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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/18/1973City Hall, Waterloo, Iowa REGULAR SESSION June 18, 1973 - 7:30 P.M, The City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers in the City Hall in said City at 7:30 P.M. on June 18, 1973. City Clerk Blomberg in the Chair. Present: Councilmen Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey. Absent: Councilmen Keller and Miller. Councilman Glenda Mabrey offered the invocation. 63977 - City Clerk Blomberg announced that Mayor Turner and Mayor Pro Tempore Miller were absent. It was moved by Cohea, seconded by Mabrey that Councilman Dykeman be ap- pointed as Temporary Chairman. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Mabrey and Miller voted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Nay: None. Abstained: Dykeman. City Clerk Blomberg declared the motion carried. TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN DYKEMAN NOW IN THE CHAIR, 63978 - Moved by Cohea, seconded by Cavanaugh that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session of June 18, 1973 at 7:30 P,M,, be accepted and appro- ved. Motion carried. 63979 - Moved by Cavanaugh, seconded by Morrissey that the Minutes of the Regular Session held June 11, 1973 at 7:30 P.M., be approved. Motion carried. 63980 - Moved by Morrissey, seconded by Cohea that the proof of publication of Notice of Public Hearing on Plans, and Specifications for the construc- tion of Westfield Avenue Sanitary Sewer in the City of Waterlco, Ica, and the taking of bids for the project, Contract No. 179, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 63981 - The Temporary Chairman announced the time had arrived to hear obje-`=ons, if any, to the proposed plans, specifications, etc. for the construction of Westfield Avenue Sanitary Sewer, Contract No. 179, and asked if anyone present wished to be heard or make objection, or if there were any writ- ten objections filed with the Clerk. The Clerk reported there were no written objections, and no one appeared to object orally. After public hearing and no objections having been made or filed, it was moved by Mabrey, seconded by Cohea that Resolution No. 22614, confirming the approval of plans, specifications, etc. for the construction of Westfield Avenue Sanitary Sewer, Contract No. 179, in the City of Waterloo, Iowa, be adopted. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairman declared the resolution adopted. 63982 - Moved by Cohea, seconded by Morrissey that Resolution No. 22615, ordering the construction of the Westfield Avenue Sanitary Sewer, Contract No. 179, in the City of Waterloo, Iowa, be adopted. - 2 63982 - (Continued) On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairman declared the resolution adopted. 63983 - Moved by Mabrey, seconded by Cavanaugh that the Clerk open the bids, which were as follows: Name of Bidder Amount of Check Amount of Bid or Bid Bond 1. Mepco, Inc., Waterloo, Iowa $19,920.80 2. Hurst Plumbing Co., Waterloo, Iowa $17,383.50 Motion carried. Bid Bond Bid Bond 63984 - Moved by Morrissey, seconded by Mabrey that the bids be received, placed on file and referred to the Engineers to check and report back to the Council. Motion carried. 63985 - Moved by Cavanaugh, seconded by Cohea that the proof of publication of the Notice of Public Hearing on Re -zoning, upon the request of the First Federal Savings and Loan Association, upon the recommendatton of the Cita Plan and Zoning Commission and the City Council's own motion, to rezone Lots 66, 67, 68 and 69 in Dixon Place Fourth Addition, lying east of Ansborough Avenue between West Ridgeway Avenue and Dixon Drive, gs fully described in said Notice published in the Waterloo Daily Courier oz May 31, 1973, from "R-1" One and Two Family Residence District to "R-4" Mul- tiple Residence District, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 63986 - The Temporary Chairman announced the time had arrived to hear objections, if any, and asked if anyone present wished to be heard or make objection: or if there were any written objections filed with the Clerk. The Clerk reported there were no written objections, and no one appeared to object orally. After public hearing and no objections having been made or filed, it was moved by Cohea, seconded by Morrissey that an Ordinance be drawn and sub- mitted for said re -zoning. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. temporary Chairman declared the motion carried. 63987 - An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, by adding Sub -Sec- tion No. 46 to Section 2A-5, rezoning certain property in the City of Waterloo, Iowa, was read by the Clerk. Bob Broshar explained the site development plan for Lots 66, 67, 68 and 69 in Dixon Place Fourth Addition, east of Ansborough Avenue between West Ridgeway Avenue and Dixon Drive, on which First Federal Savings and Loan Association proposes to build a branch office.Temporary Chairman Dykeman pointed out to the Council the two curb cuts on Dixon Or. & one on West Ridgeway Avenue. Moved , by Morrissey, seconded by Cohea that said Ordin- ance be recorded as having passed its first reading. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairman declared the motion carried. s 63988 - Temporary Chairman Dykeman recognized Craig Cohea of Long Beach, Califor- nia, who was in attendance at the Council meeting. 63989 Councilman Mabrey praised the City workers for their efforts in cleaning up after the recent storm and recommended that the Council commend the employees of the Departments of Public Works, Fire, Police, Street, Sewer Park, Civil Defense, the Iowa Public Service Co., Northwestern Bell Tele- phone Co. and all others who helped. Moved by Mabrey, seconded by Cohea that Resolution No. 22616, commending the City workers for their efforts in cleaning up after thE. Lecent storm, be adopted. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey vr\ted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairman declared the resolution adopted. 63990 - Moved by Cohea, seconded by Cavanaugh that the communication from Wayne Lichty in behalf of the Orange Community Council, together with bond, requesting permission to stage fireworks display at the Orange School grounds on July 4, 1973 with alternate date of July 5, 1973 in case of inclement weather, be received, placed on file and permission granted subject to the approval of the Fire Chief. Motion carried. 63991 - Moved by Cavanaugh, seconded by Morrissey that the commun!cation from the City Engineer, transmitting a request from Vickers Petroleum Company 906 Washington Street, for permission to construct a 35' curb cutn West Seventh Street, as shown on the attached print, and recommending ap- proval subject to the 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 tc the City of Waterloo, Iowa. Motion carried. 63992 - Moved by Mabrey, seconded by Cohea that the communication from the City Engineer, transmitting request from Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for permission to construct four (4) temporary asphalt driveways 0,T_thout regard to sidewalk grade at 1010 Stratford Avenue, one on Stratford Ave. nue and three on Aladdin Street, Waterloo, Iowa, together with ;: - 4 63994 - Moved by Mabrey, seconded by Cohea that the communication from the City Engineer, transmitting the request from Gladys L. Rooff for permission to construct a temporary asphalt driveway without regard to sidewalk grade at 2036 Lafayette Street, Waterloo, Iowa, together with $3.00 in cash for recording waiver, and recommending approval, subject to the provisions of his letter, be received, placed on file, request approved and Resolution No. 22619, granting permission and authorizing construc- tion irrespective of a later official grade, be adopted. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey, and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairma... declared the resolution adopted. 63995 - Temporary Chairman Dykeman mentioned the Grant Offer of the Federal Avi- ation Administration was to purchase two Fire/Crash/Rescue vehicles and communication equipment on the 50-50 participation basis, with the Fed- eral Government's share in the amount of $52,700 and the Airport having set aside matching funds. Moved by Cohea, seconded by Morrissey that the Grant Offer issued by the Chief, Airports Division, Central Region, Federal Aviation Administra- tion, on behalf of the United States of America to the City of Waterloo, Iowa, for the purpose of obtaining Federal aid in the Development of the Waterloo Municipal Airport, under Project No. 8-19-0094-0273, be recei- ved, placed on file and Resolution No. 22620, a Resolution adopting and approving the execution of an acceptance of a Grant Offer from the Ad- ministrator of the Federal Aviation Administration acting for the united States of America to the City of Waterloo, Iowa, for the purnrse of ob- taining Federal aid in the development of the Waterloo Municipal Airport, under Project No. 8-19-0094-0273, be adopted. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairman declared the resolution adopted. 63996 - Temporary Chairman Dykeman reported the Deed from the Chicagc and North Western Transportation Company were for lots between Sycamore and a- berry Streets, the original cost was $95,000; the lots were leased for a year for $9,500, with one-half of lease price to be applied against the purchase, net cost $90,250; the parking lots would be for monthly parkers and also some metered spaces. City Attorney Lybbert mentioned the Transportation Company reo rved the mineral rights. Moved by Cavanaugh, seconded by Mabrey that the communication from tie City Attorney, transmitting a Quit Claim Deed dated 5/21/73 from the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company conveying unto the City of Waterloo, Iowa, parts of lots 2, 3, 6, 7 and 10, Block 16, parts of Lots 2, 3, 6, 7 and 10, Block 26, parts of Lots 2, 3 and 6, Block 41, parts of Lots 7 and 10, Block 41, in the City of Waterloo, East Side, for the amount of $95,000 for parking lot purposes, reporting good title with all mortgages and encumbrances released, provisions requiring the City to remove the SEly portion of depot not included in land acquisi- tion within six months, and installation and maintenance of a chain link fence along the SEly side of premises, and recommending acceptance, be received, placed on file and Resolution No. 22621, approving and accept- ing said deed and directing the recording of same, be adopted. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairman declared the resolution adopted. June 18, 1973 • - 5 63997 - Moved by Morrissey, seconded by Cohea that the communication from the City Engineer, transmitting Change Order #2, for additional work for the Huntington Road Storm Sewer in conjunction with Phase "A" of the Army Corps of Engineers' Flood Control Dike, Contract No. 88, at an additional cost of $224.00, done by F. A. Moser & Associates, Inc., Waterlco, Iowa, Contractors, be received, placed on file, approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign same in behalf of the City of Waterloo, Iowa. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairman declared the motion carried. 63998 - Moved by Morrissey, seconded by Cavanaugh that the communication from the Iowa State Highway Commission, transmitting Patent No. 1704 (Deed) dated 5/24/73 from the State of Iowa conveying unto the City of Waterloo, the E 15' of Lot 14 and E 15' of S 17' of Lot 15, Block 17, Dowaing Pla- ce, 900 square feet, more or less, be received, placed on file, and Res- olution No. 22622, approving and accepting said Patent, be adopted. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairman declared the resolution adopted. 63999 - Moved by Cohea, seconded by Mabrey that Construction Permit No. 73-98-S for the Relocation of Randall -Wellington Pumping Station, Contract No. 176, in the City of Waterloo, Iowa, from the Department c Environmental. Quality, subject to certain conditions and requirements, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 64000 - City Engineer King reported the Iowa State Highway Commission was plan- ning to install a culvert on Independence Avenue, which made a need for a drainage channel through the Droste Trailer Court area, and .,pie rate of $750.00 per acre was the same as the City had paid for other land in this storm sewer drainage area. Moved by Cavanaugh, seconded by Cohea that the communication from the City Engineer, transmitting a contract dated 6/5/73 between the Ci.t:,,,-of Waterloo and LaVerne Droste, Ruth Halliday and Harriet Fairbanks, ere in the City offers to purchase certain real property in Section 30-89-12 (Droste Trailer Court) in the City of Waterloo, Iowa, for the sum of $750.00 per acre, for right-of-way for development of Greenway adjacent to and a part of Blowers Creek Channel for storm sewer design, and rec- ommending approval, be received, placed on file, approved and accepted, Mayor and City Clerk authorized and directed to execute same in behalf of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, and the City Clerk instructed to issue a warrant accordingly in payment thereof. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairman declared the motion carried. 64001 - Moved by Morrissey, seconded by Cavanaugh that Resolution No. 22623, accepting the bid of Hurst Plumbing Company, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa, for the construction of Westfield Avenue Sanitary Sewer, Contract No. 179, in the City of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $17,383.50, be adopted. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairman declared the resolution adopted. June 18, 1973 - 6 - 64002 - Temporary Chairman Dykeman reported the new Bridge on Ranchero Road would replace the old bridge because of structural weakness and would be over the overflow channel. City Engineer King stated that this Bridge would not be reopened for five or six months. Moved by Mabrey, seconded by Cohea that the communication from the City Engineer, submitting a proposed Contract dated 6/18/73 with Brice, Pet- rides & Associates, Inc., Engineers, Waterloo, Iowa, for engineering ser- vices for the design, plans, specifications, cost estimate, inspection and supervision, etc. for a bridge on Ranchero Road over the-7erflow channel of Black Hawk Creek, be received, placed on file, approved and Resolution No. 22624, approving and directing the execution of said con- tract by the Mayor and City Clerk in behalf of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, be adopted. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairman declared the resolution adopted. 64003 - Moved by Cohea, seconded by Cavanaugh that the communication from the Community Development Administrator, transmitting a proposed "Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 22566 adopted May 21, 1973, and approving Reso- lution establishing fair reuse value for certain parcels to be disposed of in the Logan Avenue Urban Renewal Area, Project No. Iona k-2.", and requesting adoption, be received, placed on file and Resolut;ici No, 22625; rescinding Resolution No. 22566 and approving Resolution ests11.tsh;.ng said fair reuse value, be adopted. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairmen declared the resolution adopted. 64004 - Moved by Cavanaugh, seconded by Cohea that the communication from the Community Development Administrator, transmitting a proposed "Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 22567, adopted May 21, 1973, and approving Res- olution establishing fair reuse value for certain parcels to be, dx.sysed of in the Westfield -Virden Urban Renewal Area, Project No. Iowa R-7'' and requesting adoption, be received, placed on file and Resolution No, 22626, rescinding Resolution No. 22567 and approving Resolution establish- ing said fair reuse value, be adopted. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairman declared the resolution adopted. 64005 - Moved by Morrissey, seconded by Mabrey that the communication from the Community Development Administrator, transmitting a proposed "Resolution establishing fair reuse value for certain parcels to be disposed of in the Logan Avenue Urban Renewal Area, Project No. Iowa R-2", and request- ing adoption, be received, placed on file and Resolution No. 22627, est- ablishing said fair reuse value, be adopted. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairman declared the resolution adopted 64006 - Moved by Cohea, seconded by Cavanaugh that the communication from the Community Development Administrator, transmitting a proposed "Resolution establishing fair reuse value for certain parcels to be disposed of in the Westfield -Virden Urban Renewal Area, Project No. Iowa R-7", and June 18, 1973 7 64006 - (Continued) requesting adoption, be received, placed on file, and Resolution No, 22628, establishing said fair reuse value, be adopted. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairman declared the resolution adopted. 64007 Moved by Cavanaugh, seconded by Cohea, that the communicati_o.nfrom the Community Development Administrator, transmitting a proposed "Resolution establishing fair market value for certain properties to be acquired in the Westfield -Virden Urban Renewal Area, Project No. Iowa R-7", and re- questing adoption, be received, placed on file and Resolution No. 22629, establishing said fair market value, be adopted. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay: Non Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairman declared the resolution adopted. 64008 - Moved by Morrissey, seconded by Cavanaugh that the communication from the Low Rent Housing Commission submitting the minutes of their regular meeting and executive session held on May 2, 1973, be received, placed on file and Resolution No. 22630, approving said minutes, be adopted. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairman deet4r@d the resolution adopted. 64009 - Councilman Mabrey reported the NYC money was impounded and eliminated; the County had refused to fund this project as it was no longer federally funded; the City would receive EEA funds for students to work during the surriner; that none of this money would be used for administrative costs; the City approved the original $6,720, and the new amount would be $11,846 being the County would not share in this project, to be paid out of revenue sharing funds; that failure on projects of this sort was due to lack of leadership and insufficient supervision, but that the Cite has had good results. Jack Tischer, Administrator of Black Hawk -Buchanan County Neighb:. .oc'. Youth Corps, stated 90% of the students were assigned, Temporary Chairman Dykeman commended Councilman Mabrey and Mr. Tiscner for their efforts in this worthwhile.project. Moved by Mabrey, seconded by Cohea that the communication from the Black Hawk -Buchanan County Neighborhood Youth Corps reporting that the City of Waterloo's share of Administrative Costs for the Summer Youth Employment program has been revised to $11,846.00 and requesting partial payment in the amount of $6,720.00, with the balance to be paid on July 3, 1973, be received, placed on file and Resolution No. 22631, authorizing the City Clerk to draw a warrant on the General Fund in the City of Waterloo, Iowa in payment thereof, be adopted. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairman declared the resolution adopted. 64010 - Moved by Cohea, seconded by Cavanaugh that the communication from the City Engineer, transmitting the Completion Report for the Demolition of Structures at 518-520-522-524-526-528 Commercial Street and 210-212 West Fourth Street, known as 1973 Conway Square Civic Center Demolition June 18, 1973 - 8 64010 - (Continued) Contract No. 1, as to work performed and materials furnished by J. C. White Excavating Company, Contractors, Des Moines, Iowa, and recommendin€ approval, be received, placed on file, approved and Resolution No. 22632 approving the report, accepting the work and authorizing payment accord- ingly, be adopted. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay. None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairman declared the resolution adopted. 64011 Moved by Cavanaugh, seconded by Cohea that the communication from the City Engineer, transmitting Estimate No. 9 as submitted by Brice, Pet- rides & Associates, Inc., Engineers, Waterloo, Iowa, as to work and ma- terial furnished by M. F. Goerdt Construction Co., Dubuque, Iowa, for the construction of the Westfield -Virden Urban Renewal Project R-7, Falls Avenue Area Street Improvements, Sewers and Incidentals, Contract No. 132, Phase I, and recommending approval, be received, placed on file and Resolution No. 22633, approving the report and certifying payment ac cordingly, be adopted. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairman declared the resolution adopted. 64012 Moved by Mabrey, seconded by Cohea that the communication from the Com- munity Development Administrator, reporting receipt from the Corps of Engineers of revised right of way for Phase "A" Flood Control at the western end of the Dairy Cattle Congress grounds and a portion of the right of way requirements for Phase "B" along Black Hawk Creek from the western end of the Cedar River, and requesting permission to order the necessary appraisals in order to establish the value of the land to be purchased, be received, placed on file, approved and Resolution Ho. 22634, authorizing the Community Development Board to order said apprai- sals, be adopted. On roll call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairman declared the resolution adopted. 64013 - Moved by Morrissey, seconded by Cavanaugh that the communication from the Building Official, reporting Richard Eaves has requested a be iding permit for a new Country Kitchen restaurant to be located on the west side of the Goodyear Store at Crossroads Shopping Center, as shown in the plot plan and detailplans on file in the Building Inspection De- partment, and recommending approval, be received, placed on file, said plans approved and the Building Official authorized and instructed to issue a building permit in accordance therewith. Motion carried. 64014 Moved by Mabrey, seconded by Cohea that the following mission to attend the function on the date and at the nated, with expenses allowed not to exceed the amount placed on file, approved and permission granted; From Attend Location Commission of Human Rights Executive Director June 18, 1973 National Con- Atlanta, ference of Ga, IAOHRA request for per - location desig- shown, be received Dates tense July 15 thru $386.00 20, 1973, inclusive 9 64014 0 (Continued) On roll. call, Cavanaugh, Cohea, Dykeman, Mabrey and Morrissey voted Aye. Nay: None. Absent: Keller and Miller. Temporary Chairman declared the motion carried. 64015 - Moved by Morrissey, seconded by Cohea that the following application, together with doctor's certificate and approval of the Chief of Police, for taxicab driver's license, be received, placed on file a.;ad the lic- ense granted: Kathryn Oberle, 710 Forest Avenue Motion carried. 64016 - Moved by Cavanaugh, secondedby Morrissey that the thirty-six (36) ap- plications and bonds for permission to sell cigarettes at various loca- tions in the City of Waterloo, Iowa, be received, placed on file, the bonds approved and permits granted. Motion carried. 64017 - Moved by Cohea, seconded by Mabrey that the report of the City Attorney, advising that the bonds filed with the City Clerk up to the close of business on June 18, 1973, as shown on the list attached to said report, have been approved by him, be received, placed on file, and the report and bonds approved. Motion carried. 64018 - Moved by Cohea, seconded by Mabrey that the Council adjourn. Motion carried. June 18, 1973 Andrew A. Blombe. City Clerk