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City Hall, Waterloo, Iowa
Regular Session
November 12, 1968 - 7:30 F..i�
Tie City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall in said City at 7:30 P , on November 12,
1968.
Mayor Turner in the Chair.
Present: Councilmen Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller.
Absent: Councilman O'Connor.
Councilman Charles Dykeman offered the Invocation,
55427 - Moved by Keller, seconded by Miller that the Agenda, as proposed, for
the Regular Session of November 12, 1968, at 7:30 ? '.,, be accepted
aad approved.
Motion carried,
55428 Moved by Cohea, seconded by Dykeman that the Minutes of the Regular
Session held November 4, 1968 at 7:30 <';M , be approved,
Motion carrict:..
55429 - Moved by Miller, seconded by Cohea that the proof of publication of
the Notice of Public Hearing on Proposal for Granting of an Easement
in the City of Waterloo, Iowa, to Iowa Public Service Company to
construct, reconstruct, operate and maintain gas distribution pipe
lines and electric transmission and/or distribution lines over, upon
and under certain property, being in the block of Lincoln. Street,
between Bratnober and Edwards Streets, and in the alley between
Bratnober and Edwards Streets for 100' west of Lincoln Street, as
fully described in the said notice published in the Waterloo Daily
Courier on October 10, 1968, be received and placed on file.
Motion carrier'.
55430 - The Mayor announced the time had arrived to hear objections, if any,
and asked if anyone present wished to be heard or make objection, or
if any written objections had been filed with the Clerk.
No one appeared to object orally, and the Clerk reported there had
been no written objections placed on file.
After public hearing and no objections having been made or filed, it
was moved by Dykeman, seconded by Miller that Resolution No. 19300,
being a resolution approving the granting of an easement in the block
of Lincoln Street, between Bratnober and Edwards Streets, and in the
.l'_.ey between Bratnober and Edwards Streets for 100' west of Lincoln
Street; to the Iowa Public Service Company for the purpose to construct,
reconstruct, operate and maintain gas distribution pipe lines and
electric transmission and/or distribution lines, and authorizing
the execution of the Utility Right -of -Way Agreement and Easement, be
adopted.
On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman. Keller and Miller voted Aye.::,
Nay: Non;=. Absent: O'Connor, Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
55431 - Moved by Cavanaugh, seconded by Keller tat tine proof of publication
of the Notice of Public Hearing on. Proposal to Sell Real Estate in
1_he City of Waterloo, Iowa, to Bruce Read, Steve Nelson, Art Carter
and Denman Phillips, known as Disposal. Parcels 22. 23, 24-A, 25 26
and 38-C in the Logar Avenue Urban Renewal Area, Project N. 'owa R-2.
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55431 - (Continued)
as fully described in the said notice published in the Waterloo Daily
Courier on October 10, 1968, be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
55432 The Mayor announced the time had arrived to hear objections, if any,
and asked if anyone present wished to be heard or make objection, or
if any written objections had been filed with the Clerk.
No one appeared to object orally, and the Clerk reported there had
been no written objections placed on file.
After public hearing and no objections having been made or filed, it
was moved by Miller, seconded by Dykeman that Resolution No. 19301,
a resolution approving the sale of Disposal Parcel Nos. 22, 23, 24A,
25, 26 and 38C in the Logan Avenue Urban Renewal Area, Project No.
Iowa R-2, and authorizing the execution of the necessary contract
for sale of land for private redevelopment and deed, be adopted.
On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye.
Nay None. Absent: O'Connor. Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
55433 Moved by Keller, seconded by Cohea that the proof of publication of
the Notice of Public Hearing for the removal of the restriction contain-
ed in the deed dated 7/20/64, of the City of Waterloo, Iowa to the
vacated portion of Meadow Lane lying adjacent to and between Lot 7,
Hilltop Addition and Lot 1, Holmes Addition, as described in the
publication in the Waterloo Daily Courier on October 17 and 24, 1968,
be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
55434 The Mayor announced the time had arrived to hear objections, if any,
and asked if any one present wished to be heard or make objections,
or if any written objections had been filed with the Clerk.
No one appeared to object orally, and the Clerk reported no written
objections had been filed.
Thereupon, it was moved by Dykeman, seconded by Miller that Resolution
No. 19302, being a resolution to remove restriction against building
any dwelling on property known as "vacated Meadow Lane," be adopted.
On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye.
Nay: None. Absent: O'Connor. Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
55435 - The Street Commissioner and the Streets & Alleys Couiniittee, having
checked the bids for one (1) 2 Ton Dump Truck to be used by the
Street Department (referred to them by C.R. #55395), recommend the
acceptance of the bid of Jim Cordes Ford, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in
the amount of $4,049.00, both quality and price being taken into
consideration.
Moved by Cohea, seconded by Keller that the above recommendations be
received, placed on file, said bid accepted and the Clerk instructed
and authorized to issue a purchase order and warrant in payment for
same accordingly.
On roll call,Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye.
Nay: None. Absent: O'Connor. Mayor declared the motion carried.
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55436 - Mrs. Gilbertson, 1205 Bishop Avenue, questioned the Council as to when
the City was going to finish the cleaning of the area near Blowers
Creek, as water was standing on four acres of her land.
55437 - Mr. Wallace Butler, Atty., representing a group of citizens living in
an area lying South of Headford Avenue, East of Scott Avenue, North
of Robin Road and West of Black Hawk Road and Ansborough Avenue,
expressed appreciation to the Mayor and the Council for their interest
and work on the situation in the Alabar Hill area, and that they have
done everything within the scope of the law to prevent the building
of apartments in this neighborhood.
55438 - Mr. Harland L. Swaim, 1726 Sager Avenue, questioned the Council as to
the sanitary sewer system being adequate for complexes in the Alabar
Hills area.
55439 - Moved by Miller, seconded by Keller that the communication from the
City Engineer, transmitting a request from Young Coal Company for
permission to asphalt the parking area in front of office, and garage
across the street, at 430 West First Street, as shown on the attached
sketch, and recommending approval subject to provisions of his letter,
concurred by the Police Department, be received, placed on file,
recommendations approved and permission granted in accordance therewith,
at no cost to the City and no parking allowed in said parking area.
Motion carried.
55440 - Moved by Dykeman, seconded by Cohea that the communication from the
City Attorney, reporting on the traffic court and recommending that
the current policy be continued and the situation reviewed in
another sixty days, be received, placed on file and recommendations
approved.
Motion carried.
55441 - Moved by Cohea, seconded by Cavanaugh that the Monthly Reports of
Supt. of Water Pollution Control Plant and Clerk of Municipal Court
for the month of September, 1968; and the City Auditor & Clerk, City
Treasurer, Housing Inspector, Dairy Inspector and Building Official
for Building Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Heating & Air Pollution
Inspector, Police Chief, and Plumbing Inspector for the Month of
October, 1968, be received, placed on file and referred to the
respective committees.
Motion carried.
55442 - Moved by Cavanaugh, seconded by Cohea that the communication from the
Sign & Traffic Maintenance Department reporting on the traffic and
parking in the 1200 block of Knoll Avenue, referred to them under
C0R. #55397 of 11/4/68, and recommending parking be taken off of one
side of the street, be received, placed on file and recommendations
approved.
Motion carried,
55443 - Moved by Keller, seconded by Cohea that the communication from the
Assistant City Solicitor, transmitting a Warranty Deed dated 10/31/68
from James E. and Susie Evans, husband and wife, conveying unto the
City of Waterloo Lot 1, Block 3, Liberty Addition, for the. Dry Run
Creek Development Project, be received, placed on file and Resolution
No, 19303, approving and accepting said Deed, and directing the City
Clerk to have same recorded, be adopted.
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55443 - (Continued)
On roll call, Cavanaugh, Conea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye.
Nay: None. Absent: O'Connor. Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
55444 - Moved by Correa, seconded by Miller that the Contract and Bond of Oscar
Aarenholz & Sons Excavating Company, Waterloo, Iowa, Contractors, for
tcie construction of the Schoitz Relief Sanitary Sewer, known as Contract
No. 165, in the City of Waterloo, Iowa, be received, placed on file
and Resolution No. 19304, approving said contract and bond, be adopted.
On roll call, Cavanaugh, Conea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye.
Nay: None. Absent: O'Connor. Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
55445 - Moved by Cavanaugh, seconded by Cohea that the Contract and Bond of
R. E. "Hap" Rooff Construction & Demolition for Demolition of Old
Buildings in the City of Waterloo, Iowa, known as Demolition Contract
No. B-5, be received, placed on file and Resolution No, 19305, approving
said contract and bond, be adopted.
On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye.
Nay. None. Absent: O'Connor. Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
55446 - Moved by Cavanaugh, seconded by Dykeman that the communication from the
City Planning Commission, transmitting Final Plat of Lockard Addition
in the City of Waterloo, Iowan and a certified copy of Resolution of
said Commission approving the plat, together with City Engineer's
report, Owner's Deed of Dedication, Engineer's Certificate of Survey,
Contract for construction of sewer and water services and streets,
and performance bond in the amount of $12,034.72, be received, placed
on file, approved and Resolution No. 19306, approving the Final Plat
of Lockard Addition, be adopted,
On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman and Keller voted Aye. Nay
Miller. Absent: O'Connor. Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
55447 - In the "Notice of Assessment" for the Repair of Permanent Sidewalks
under Sidewalk Contract No. 36, the last day to file objections was
shown as October 30, 1968, and in error tne hearing was called on
October 28, 1968, Therefore, it was moved by Cohea, seconded by
Keller that Resolution No. 19307, being a resolution rescinding and
repealing Council Actions Nos. 55357, 55358 and 55359 of 10/28/68
(which actions received and filed the Notice of Assessment for the
Repair of Permanent Sidewalks under Sidewalk Contract No. 36, called
a hearing, received and filed a written objection from 0. J. Keiper,
and adjourned the hearing until 11/12/68), and directing the re-
publication of the Notice of Assessment, be adopted, and the date of
hearing set as December 16, 1968.
On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye.
Nay: None. Absent: O'Connor.. Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
55448 - Moved by Dykeman, seconded by Cohea that Resolution No. 19308, being
a resolution approving tne minutes of the Waterloo Urban Renewal
Board for their regular meeting held September 10, 1968, and for their
special meeting held September 19, 1968,.in the City of Waterloo, Iowa,
be adopted.
On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye.
Nay None. Absent: O'Connor. Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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55449 - Moved by Dykeman, seconded by Cavanaugh that the communication from
the City Engineer, transmitting Estimate ##5 Report as prepared by
Stenson and Warm, Inc., Architects and Engineers, Waterloo, Iowa,
as to work performed and materials furnished by Jens Olesen & Sons
Construction Company, Waterloo, Iowa, for the Headquarters Fire
Station (General Contract) and recommending approval, be received,
placed on file, and Resolution No. 19309, approving the report and
authorizing payment accordingly, be adopted.
On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye.
Nay: None. Absent: O'Connor. Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
55450 - Moved by Cohea, seconded by Keller that the communication from the
City Engineer, transmitting the Estimate #4 Report as prepared by
Stenson & Warm, Inc., Architects and Engineers, Waterloo, Iowa, as
to work performed and materials furnished by Oscar D. Hansen & Son,
Inc. for Headquarters Fire Station (Mechanical Contract) in the City
of Waterloo, Iowa, and recommending approval, be received, placed
on file and Resolution No. 19310, approving the report and authorizing
payment accordingly, be adopted.
Onroll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye.
Nay: None. Absent: O'Connor. Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
55451 - Moved by Miller, seconded by Keller that the communication from the
City Engineer, transmitting Estimate #5 Report for Headquarters Fire
Stationas prepared by Stenson & Warm, Inc., Architects and Engineers,
Waterloo, Iowa, as to work performed and materials furnished by E & S
Electrical Contractors, Inco (Electrical Contract) in the City of
Waterloo, Iowa, and recommending approval, be received, placed on
file and Resolution No. 19311, approving the report and authorizing
payment accordingly, be adopted.
On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye,
Nay: None. Absent: O'Connor. Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
55452 - Moved by Keller, seconded by Cohea that the communication from the
City Engineer, transmitting the Estimate #5 Report as prepared by
Stenson & Warm, Inc., Architects and Engineers, Waterloo, Iowa, as
to work performed and materials furnished by Youngblut Construction
Co., Inc., Washburn, Iowa, for Fire Sub -Stations b3, #4, #6 and #8
(General Contract) in the City of Waterloo, Iowa, and recommending
approval, be received, placed on file, and Resolution No. 19312,
approving the report and authorizing payment accordingly, be adopted.
On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye.
Nay: None. Absent: O'Connor. Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
55453 - Moved by Cohea, seconded by Cavanaugh that the Estimate #5 Report of
the City Engineer, as submitted by Brice, Petrides & Associates,
Engineers, Waterloo, Iowa, as to Uork performed and materials furnish-
ed by Diesch Constructors, Inc., Waterloo, Iowa, for the construction
of the Westfield -Virden Urban Renewal Project, Street Improvements,
Sewers and Incidentals for Part of Area No. 1, Contract No. 115, and
recommending approval, be received, placed on file and Resolution
No. 19313, approving the report and certifying payment accordingly,
be adopted.
On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye.
Nay: None. Absent: O'Connor. Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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55454 - Moved by Cohea, seconded by Dykeman that the Estimate #3 Report of the
City Engineer as to work performed and materials furnished by Hennessey
Bros., Inc., Marion, Iowa, Contractors, for the construction of the
1968 Sanitary Sewer Program, Contract Noo 160, in the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, and recommending approval, be received, placed on file, approved
and Resolution No. 19314, approving the report and authorizing payment
accordingly, be adopted.
On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye.
Nay: None. Absent: O'Connor. Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
55455 - Moved by Keller, seconded by Cohea that the Estimate #2 Report of the
City Engineer as to work performed and materials furnished by
Hennessey Bros., Inc., Marion, Iowa, Contractors, for the construction
of the 1968 Sanitary Sewer Program #2, Contract No. 164, in the City
of Waterloo, Iowa, and recommending approval, be received, placed on
file, approved and Resolution No. 19315, approving the report and
authorizing payment accordingly, be adopted.
On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye.
Nay: None. Absent: O'Connor. Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
55456 - Moved by Dykeman, seconded by Cavanaugh that the Estimate #6 Report
of the City Engineer as to work performed and materials furnished by
Hurst Excavating Company of Waterloo, Iowa, Contractors, for the
construction of the Hansen -Noble District Storm Sewer Program, Contract
Noo 71, in the City of Waterloo, Iowa, and recommending approval,
be received, placed on file, approved and Resolution Noo 19316, approving
the report and authorizing payment accordingly, be adopted.
On roll. call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye.
Nay: None. Absent O'Connor. Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
55457 - Moved by Cavanaugh, seconded by Cohea that the Monthly Estimate #4
Report of the City Engineer as to work performed and materials
furnished by the Cornhusker Paving Company, Omaha, Nebraska, Con-
tractors, on the 1968 Paving Program #1, Contract No. 117, in the
City of Waterloo, Iowa, and recommending approval, be received, placed
on file, approved and Resolution Noo 19317, approving the report and
authorizing payment accordingly, be adopted.
On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye.
Nay None. Absent: O'Connor. Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
55458 Moved by Miller, seconded by Cohea that the Estimate #2 Report of the
City Engineer as to work performed and materials furnished by the See
Electric Company, Waterloo, Iowa, on the 1968 Traffic Signal and
Street Lighting Program, Contract No. 27, in the City of Waterloo, Iowa,
and recoilihtending approval, be received, placed on file and Resolution
Noo 19318, approving and accepting the report of the City Engineer
and authorizing payment accordingly, be adopted.
On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye.
Nay: None. Absent: O'Connor. Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
55459 - Moved by Cohea, seconded by Dykeman that the Estimate ¥,1 Report of
the City Engineer as to work performed and materials furnished by
Jens Olesen & Sons Construction Co., Waterloo, Iowa, Contractors, for
the Construction of Tie -In Party Wall Between Building at 514 Commercial
and Brown-Wilharm Building, a Minor Contract, and recoup.' ending approval,
be received, placed onfile, approved and Resolution No. 19319, approving
the report and authorizing payment accordingly, be adopted.
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On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye.
Nay: None. Absent: O'Connor, Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
55460 Moved by Keller, seconded by Cohea that Resolution No. 19320, BILLS,
be adopted.
On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye.
Nay: None. Absent: O'Connor. Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
55461 Moved by Miller, seconded by Keller that the communication from the
Police Chief requesting authorization to begin the Police -School
Liaison Program on January 2, 1969, with the assignment of two Police
Officers on a full-time basis, with officers' salaries and automobile
maintenance to be shared equally by the City and School Administration,
be received, placed on file and approved.
On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye.
Nay: None. Absent: O'Connor. Mayor declared the motion carried.
55462 Moved by Keller, seconded by Miller that the communication from the
Chief of Police, submitting a copy of ordinance adopted by the City
of Cedar Rapids, Iowa regarding 'glue sniffing', and requesting
Council consideration of passing a similar ordinance for the City of
Waterloo, be received, placed on file and referred to the City
Attorney for study and report back.
Motion carried.
55463 Moved by Dykeman, seconded by Miller that the following requests
for permission to attend the functions on the dates and at the locations
designated, with expenses allowed not to exceed the amounts shown,
be received, placed on file, approved and permission granted:
FROM ATTEND
Fire Chief Iowa Fire Chiefs
Annual Meeting
LOCATION
Des Moines,
Iowa
Fire Chief for National Fire Pro- Milwaukee,
2 Men tection Assn. Wisconsin
DATES EXPENSE
November 15 $55.00
thru 17, 1968,
inclusive
November 15 $145.00 +
thru 17, 1968 City Vehi-
cle
On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye.
Nay: None. Absent: O'Connor, Mayor declared the motion carried.
55464 - Moved by Cavanaugh, seconded by Cohea that the application, bond and
fee of The Great Tri State Surplus Stores, Inc,, dba The Great Waterloo
Surplus Store Company, 318 East Fourth Street, for license to conduct
a Going -Out -Of -Business or Liquidation Sale, effective November 12,
1968 and to terminate January 12, 1969, be received, placed on file
and license granted.
Motion carried.
55465 - Moved by Cohea, seconded by Cavanaugh that the following applications
and bonds for permission to sell beer at the locations designated, be
received, placed on file, the bonds approved, and Resolution No. 19321,
approving said applications for certain beer permits in the City of
Waterloo, Iowa, be adopted:
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CLASS "B" PERMIT
Louis J. Schmitz dba T V Tap, 1435 Sycamore Street
CLASS "C" PERMIT:
Allen Barg dba Al's Food Mart, 2210 Lafayette Street
CLASS "B -CLUB" PERMIT
Supervisors Club, Inc., Highway 218 North
On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Keller and Miller voted Aye,
Nay: None° Absent O'Connor. Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
55466 Moved by Miller, seconded Cohea that the report of the City Attorney,
advising that the bonds filed with the City Clerk up to the close
of business on. November 12, 1968, as shown on thelist attached to
said report, have been approved by him, be received, placed on file,
and the report and bonds approved,
Motion carried.
55467 - Moved by C�?' ea,, seconded by Cavanaugh that the Council adjourn,
Motion carried.
James R. Wilson, City Clerk
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