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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-07/31/2000July 31, 2000 The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, July 31, 2000. Mayor John R. Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Anders, Jordan, Krizek, Gronen, Getty, Berry. Absent: Murphy. Invocation by: Dr. Keith Orr, Retired Presbyterian Minister. Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Jerry Anders. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 114102 - Mark Culpepper stated that the last time he addressed the council it was regarding the sewer plant and the issue that there are no African-Americans employed on that job. Mr. Culpepper stated that the city needs to take a calculator and look at the percentage of African-Americans for the next phase of the sewer plant. Mayor Rooff stated that there were several meetings last year addressing Mr. Culpepper's concerns. Mayor Rooff stated that everyone was notified that they were to make a list of bidders who bid on projects and indicate why a contractor was chosen or why a contractor was eliminated. Mayor Rooff stated he would be happy to meet with Mr. Culpepper. Mayor Rooff commented that the city and contractors have to follow federal guidelines when awarding contracts. Mayor Rooff asked Mr. Culpepper to visit with Councilperson Berry. Mr. Culpepper stated that it will take more than Councilperson Berry, and that it seems to him to be more than a little problem. Mayor Rooff stated that the city met with representatives from the EPA who said the city is doing everything correctly. Mayor Rooff stated that if Mr. Culpepper knows something that the city doesn't, he needs to let the city know. Mr. Culpepper stated that you can put anything on paper, and that African- Americans are 14 percent of the population in the city. Mr. Culpepper stated that they do all sorts of things. Mayor Rooff stated that sometimes it would be nice if Mr. Culpepper would give him notice that he is going to be at the meeting so that the city could have people here, such as Rudy Jones, to address Mr. Culpepper's concerns. Mayor Rooff stated that the city needs to sit down with Mr. Culpepper and address his concerns. Councilperson Berry stated that she will get in touch with Mr. Culpepper and would like to work closely with him on this issue. Steve Sinnott, Sunset Road, stated that he has been before the council before. Mr. Sinnott stated that he has had a goal to quote the city's casual and property insurance. Mr. Sinnott stated that last year he was told the city would not be interested in bidding the insurance. Mr. Sinnott stated that at the last meeting in October 1999 he was told to come earlier. Mr. Sinnott stated that on July 5, 2000 he sent a letter to the Insurance Committee, and he just received an answer on July 28, 2000. Mr. Sinnott stated that he addressed the letter to the Insurance Committee that he would like to meet with them. Mr. Sinnott stated that the letter he received was from the City Clerk that the city was reviewing the insurance and that the city would contact him within a few weeks. Mr. Sinnott stated that if the city is going to take several weeks to develop a response, just say no now. Mr. Sinnott stated that he sent the letter to the city after reading an article in the Courier that the city is looking for ways to save money. Mayor Rooff thanked Mr. Sinnott, and stated that this is the year his company will be able to bid. Mr. Sinnott stated that wouldn't you think specifications would be out prior to August 1, and that they used to be out four or five months in advance of October 1. Mayor Rooff asked Mr. Sinnott if he didn't think he would be able to respond in time, and Mr. Sinnott answered yes. Charles Pearson, 1137 Ravenwood Drive, #203, stated that he was here to talk about Summer Time Groove to be held at Sullivan Park on August 19, 2000. Mr. Pearson stated that he received a letter from the Leisure Services Director requesting that barricades be placed in areas that need to be blocked. Mr. Pearson stated that he would like to request that barricades be placed on Adams Street and Wendall Court. Mayor Rooff asked Mr. Pearson to work with the Police Department. Mr. Pearson thanked Captain Tom Jennings and Mr. Getty for their help. July 31, 2000 Page 2 ORAL PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED Police Chief Bernal Koehrsen stated that Captain Jennings is working with Mr. Pearson, and that he would like Mr. Pearson's address and phone number. Chief Koehrsen stated that Mr. Pearson is not going to serve alcohol and is not going to apply for a liquor license. Getty/Jordan that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Murphy. Motion carried. 114103 - Jordan/Gronen that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, July 31, 2000, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Murphy. Motion carried. 114104 - Jordan/Getty that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, July 24, 2000, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Murphy. Motion carried. Mayor Rooff read a proclamation declaring August 1, 2000, as National Night Out. HEARINGS 114105 - Getty/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the request of First Church of the Open Bible to sell and convey a part of vacated Bluff Street generally located at the northeast corner of Highway 218 frontage road and West 7th Street for $500.00, as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 24, 2000, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Murphy. Motion carried. 114106 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Jordan/Gronen that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Murphy. Motion carried. 114107 - Jordan/Berry that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Murphy. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-422. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 114108 - Anders/Jordan that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Sharon K. Spears for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 629 W. Donald Street, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Murphy. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-423. 114109 - Anders/Jordan that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Edward R. Murphy for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 405 Creston Avenue, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Murphy. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-424. • • July 31, 2000 • • PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC CONTINUED 114110 - Anders/Jordan Page 3 that communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Emily Mum to hold a Boot Block for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training at the corner of Kimball and Ridgeway Avenues on Saturday, September 16, 2000, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Murphy. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-425. 114111 - Anders/Jordan that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request of Jerry Gass of Performance Carbide to rezone from "C-2" Commercial District to "C -2,C - Z" Conditional Zoning property generally located at 925 Black Hawk Road for relocation and expansion of business be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as August 14, 2000, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Murphy. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-426. RESOLUTION TO BE ADOPTED 114112 - Gronen/Jordan that "Resolution adopting a new resolution selling and conveying a portion of the alley generally located in the 800 block west of Rhey Street, north of Fowler Street for $1.00 to B&G Builders and Jimmy Robinson and rescinding Resolution No. 1999-426", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Murphy. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-427. 114113 - Gronen/Jordan that "Resolution adopting a new resolution selling and conveying a portion of the vacated east -west unimproved 20 foot wide alley generally located between Thorson Avenue and Brees Street, west of Ashland Avenue for $1,344.00 to James C. and Marilyn Rae Grandon and rescinding Resolution No. 2000-248", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Murphy. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-428. BILLS PAYMENT 114114 - Krizek that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-69, dated July 31, 2000, in the amount of $1,695,702.63, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office", be adopted, together with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee. Ayes: Six. Absent: Murphy. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-429. NEW BUSINESS 114115 - Krizek/Gronen that communication from Superintendent of Street Department transmitting request to seek bids for 5,000 tons of treated rock salt for the 2000 winter season be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Murphy. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-430. 114116 - Krizek/Gronen that communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of appointment of Randy Miller to the Memorial Hall Commission, with term expiration date of December 1, 2001, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Murphy. Motion carried. July 31, 2000 Page 4 NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED 114117 - Krizek/Gronen that communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of the following appointments to the Main Street Waterloo Board: Rene Dupont, Randy Stultz and Cindy Wells, with term expiration date of July 1, 2002; Sheryl Newton, Eric Ritland, Matt Rolinger and Mary Ellen Warren, with term expiration date of July 1, 2003; and Joe Vich, with term expiration date of July 1, 2001, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Murphy. Motion carried. TRAVEL REQUESTS 114118 - Berry/Jordan that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Joe Leibold, Police Sergeant, to attend Sub -Gun Instructor School in Johnston, Iowa, on August 21-25, 2000, with costs not to exceed $193.75, including use of city vehicle. 2. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, to attend 2000 American Public Works Association Fall Conference in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on August 16-18, 2000, with costs not to exceed $480.00. 3. Fred Debe, Airport Commission Chairperson, to attend HUD's Best Practice & Technical Assistance 2000 Symposium in Washington, D.C., on August 7-10, 2000, with costs not to exceed $934.00. Ayes: Six. Absent: Murphy. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 114119 - Getty/Anders that the following beer and liquor license permit application be received, placed on file and approved and endorsed application forwarded to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department. 1. Beer License Permit Application Class B La Chiquita Mexican Store, 301 East 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/6/01) (Includes Sunday Sales) Ayes: Six. Absent: Murphy. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 114120 - Gronen/Berry that the Council adjourn at 5:58 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Murphy. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk • •