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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes- 11/20/1989November 20, 1989 The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m., on November 20, 1989. Mayor Bernard L. McKinley in the Chair. Roll Call: Dell, Fox, Angel, Buck, Wright, Budak, Brown. Innovation by: Councilperson Dave Buck. Pledge of Allegiance: A Girl Scout Troop. 94808 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Buck that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on November 20, 1989, at 7:00 p.m., and the Minutes of the Regular Session of November 13, 1989, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. HEARINGS 94809 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Brown that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Waterloo Industries, 300 Ansborough Avenue, for a waiver of the building moratorium on Relocated U.S. 218 Corridor to construct an addition, as published in the Waterloo Courier on November 14, 1989, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 94810 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Moved by Brown, seconded by Budak that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Gateway Committee and the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 94811 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel that "Resolution authorizing waiver of building moratorium on Relocated U.S. 218 Corridor for Waterloo Industries, 300 Ansborough Avenue, to construct an addition", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-603. 94812 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Fox that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on minor site plan amendment request of Village Inn Restaurant to locate two signs on property located at 212 West Ridgeway Avenue, as published in the Waterloo Courier on November 10, 1989, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 94813 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for oral and written objections and there were none. Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 94814 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown that "Resolution approving minor site plan amendment request of Village Inn Restaurant to locate two signs on property located at 212 West Ridgeway Avenue", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-604. November 20, 1989 Page 2 Hearings - continued 94815 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of not to exceed $2,000,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, as published in the Waterloo Courier on November 10, 1989, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 94816 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Moved by Brown, seconded by Buck that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $2,000,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-605. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 94817 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Rock Island Mill Works, 2125 Westfield Avenue, for a variance to the building moratorium on Relocated U.S. Highway 218 Corridor to construct an addition, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and Gateway Committee, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 4, 1989, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-606. 94818 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that communication from City Planner transmitting request of C & S Auto, 812 Washington, for a variance to the building moratorium on Relocated U.S. Highway 218 Corridor to place signs above service entrances, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and Gateway Committee, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 4, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-607. 94819 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Leroy's DX, corner of West Ninth and Washington Streets, for a variance to the building moratorium on Relocated U.S. Highway 218 Corridor to remove two signs and replace them with a single sign, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and Gateway Committee, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 4, 1989, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-608. 94820 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Michelin Tire, 2084 Howard, for a variance to the building moratorium on Relocated U.S. Highway 218 Corridor to construct two additions to existing building, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and Gateway Committee, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 4, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-609. November 20, 1989 Petitions from Public - continued 94821 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright Page 3 that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Mid America Savings Bank for a variance to the building moratorium on Relocated U.S. Highway 218 Corridor to temporarily place construction sign on the Comfort Inn site on LaPorte Road, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and the Gateway Committee, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 4, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-610. 94822 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Comfort Inn for a variance to the building moratorium on Relocated U.S. Highway 218 Corridor to place signs on property located on LaPorte Road, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and the Gateway Committee, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 4, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-611. 94823 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Jack Brinkema, 501 Maynard, for a variance to the building moratorium on Relocated U.S. Highway 218 Corridor to construct a 19' X 24' addition to existing structure, together with recommendation of denial of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and the Gateway Committee, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 4, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-6.12. 94824 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Keith R. and Mary F. Wilson to rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to "M-2" Heavy Industrial District property generally located south of Ricker Street between Hewitt and Warneka Streets, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 11, 1989, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-613. 94825 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Nellie Graham Smith Estate to vacate a portion of the platted utility easement for property located at 404 Auburn Street, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 11, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-614. November 20, 1989 Page 4 Petitions from Public - continued 94826 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Karen Johnson to vacate a portion of the platted building line at 209 Zachary Court, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 11, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-615. 94827 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Brock, Inc. to rezone from "U-1" Unclassified District to "M-2, P" Planned Industrial District property generally located north of Ridgeway Avenue and west of Martin Road, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 11, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes. Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-616. 94828 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that communication from City Planner transmitting amendments to Zoning Ordinance pertaining to filing fee for certain requests for special permits, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 11, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-617. 94829 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Melvin R. Valentine for temporary concrete driveway to be located at 212 Hillside Avenue, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-618. REPORTS 94830 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Brown that the Waterloo Housing Authority Ridgeway Towers and Section 8 Existing Housing Certificate Program --November 1989, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 94831 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Brown that communication from Executive Director of Waterloo Redevelopment Authority transmitting the F.Y. 1989 Waterloo Redevelopment Authority (WRA) Annual Report be received and placed on file. Motion carried. DOCUMENTS 94832 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown that communication from City Engineer transmitting Road Use Tax Fund "Five -Year Street Construction Program" (R.U.T. 4A) with the Iowa Department of Transportation, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said program", be adopted and City Clerk/Auditor instructed to file the "Official Municipality Report for Street Construction Program" with the Iowa Department of Transportation by December 1, 1989. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and pon approval by Mayor assigned ,. 1989-619. November 20, 1989 Documents - continued 94833 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown Page 5 that communication from Transportation Program Manager transmitting Certificate of Completion and Final Acceptance of Agreement Work for work performed by Iowa Public Service/Midwest Gas in conjunction with Hackett Road Bypass, IX -6585(7)--79-07, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-620. 94834 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 2 for a net decrease of $210.50 for work to be performed by Aspro, Inc. & Subsidiary in conjunction with the F.Y. 1989 Asphalt Overlay, Contract No. 360, be received, placed on file and approved and Mayor and City Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Motion carried. 94835 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 4 for a net increase of $3,571.45 for work to be performed by Rampart Corporation in conjunction with the F.Y. 1989 Independence Avenue Area Storm Sewer Improvements -Phase 2, Contract No. 373, be received, placed on file and approved and Mayor and City Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Motion carried. 94836 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 5 for a net increase of $850.00 for work to be performed by Cedar Valley Corporation in conjunction with the F.Y. 1989 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 357, be received, placed on file and approved and Mayor and City Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Motion carried. 94837 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Completion Report and Recommendation of Acceptance for work completed by Youngblut Contracting, Inc. of Washburn, Iowa, for F.Y. 1989 Easton Avenue Bridge Repairs, Contract No. 371, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-621. 94838 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown that Maintenance Bond in conjunction with F.Y. 1989 Easton Avenue Bridge Repairs, Contract No. 371, from Youngblut Contracting, Inc. of Washburn, Iowa, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 94839 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Completion Report and Recommendation of Acceptance for work completed by Youngblut Constracting, Inc. of Washburn, Iowa, for F.Y. 1989 Commercial, Jefferson, West Seventh Streets Reconstruction, Contract No. 350, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-622. 94840 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown that Maintenance Bond in conjunction with F.Y. 1989 Commercial, Jefferson, West Seventh Streets Reconstruction, Contract No. 350 from Youngblut Contracting, Inc., of Washburn, Iowa, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. November 20, 1989 Documents - continued 94841 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown Page 6 that communication from Transportation Program Manager transmitting Detour Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation to use City streets as a detour for U.S. Highway 63 traffic in conjunction with Relocated U.S. Highway 218, IX -218-7(63)--3P-07, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-623. 94842 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown that communication from Transportation Program Manager transmitting Detour Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation to use City streets as a detour for U.S. Highway 218 traffic in conjunction with Relocated U.S. Highway 218, IX -218-7(63)--3P-07, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-624. 94843 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown that communication from Transportation Program Manager transmitting Certificate of Completion and Final Acceptance of Agreement Work for work performed by Waterloo Water Works in conjunction with Ansborough Avenue, IX -6615(6)--79-07, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said document", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-625. 94844 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown that communication from Transportation Program recommendation of award of Contract for Appraisal Acquisition with Jones Appraisal Services of Cedar Falls, of $3,600.00 for Group 3, Shaulis Road Reconstruction, IX -6470(3)--79-07, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said contract", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Manager transmitting Services for Advanced in the amount Iowa, Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-626. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 94845 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Brown that "Resolution transferring from the Trust and Agency Fund the $1,453,597.05 to the General Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-627. 94846 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Brown that "Resolution transferring from the Airport General Fund the sum of $5,458.76 to the Debt Service Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-628. 94847 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Brown that "Resolution transferring from the Tax Increment Financing Fund the sum of $425,000.00 to the Debt Service Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-629. sum of November 20, 1989 Page 7 Resolutions to be Adopted - continued 94848 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Brown that "Resolution transferring from the East Park Avenue Parking District the sum of $62,325.00 to the Debt Service Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-630. 94849 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Brown that communication from Clerk/Auditor transmitting request to set new date of hearing on the proposed budget for the Waterloo Water Works calendar year 1990 and rescinding Resolution No. 1989-593, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 4, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-631. 94850 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Brown that "Resolution authorizing the execution of a memorandum of agreement with Friends of Faith Retirement Homes, Inc. regarding the issuance of Health Care Facility Revenue Bonds not to exceed $4,000,000", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-632. 94851 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Brown that communication from City Planner transmitting request to set date of public hearing on the sale and conveyance of various structures (3922 Sager Avenue, 3930 Sager Avenue, 4050 Sager Avenue, and 823 Kimball Avenue) as December 11, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting said date", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-633. 94852 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Brown that communication from Community Development Administrator transmitting request of Power Engineering and Manufacturing, Ltd. on sale and conveyance of Building No. 166 and approximately an additional 3.1 acres of land located at the former Rath site, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 4, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-634. 94853 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Brown that "Resolution authorizing the assumption by Stetson Building Products, Inc. of certain obligations and liabilities of Fahr Beverage, Inc. under the Industrial Revenue Bond, Series 1981-B (Fahr Beverage, Inc. Project) dated July 1, 1981, and issued by the City of Waterloo, Iowa, in the initial principal amount of $400,000.00", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-635. BILLS PAYMENT 94854 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that "Resolution approving A918, pp. 1-79, in the amount of $1,459,106.52, and Schedule W900, page 1, in the amount of $ 1,615.45, copies of which are on file in the Clerk/Auditor's Office", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Abstain: Fox, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-636. November 20, 1989 Page 8 NEW BUSINESS 94855 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Wright that communication from Transportation Program Manager requesting authorization to proceed with Stage I of the traffic signal removal process at the intersection of Park Road and Broadway (Highway 57), be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said authorization", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-637. 94856 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Wright that communication from Waterloo Water Works Board of Trustees transmitting recommendation to certify an amount of $872.43 against property located at 220 Manson Street for replacement of street services, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving certification of same", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1989-638. 94857 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Wright that communication from Superintendent of Central Garage transmitting recommendation of appointment of Donald W. Colvin Jr. to the position of Mechanic and Colleen Haag to the position of Parts and Supply Clerk for the Central Garage, effective November 27, 1989, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 94858 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Wright that communication from Director of Parks and Forestry transmitting recommendation of appointment of Rick Landau to the position of Parts and Supply Clerk, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. Travel Requests 94859 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Wright that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Richard Harned, Police Officer, to attend accident reconstruction course in Des Moines, Iowa, on January 22 -February 2, 1990, with costs not to exceed $502.50, including the use of City vehicle. 2. Carroll Kienol and Richard Harned, Police Officers, to attend Field Training Officer Seminar in Davenport, Iowa, on January 15 -January 19, 1990, with costs not to exceed $880.00, including the use of City vehicle. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 94860 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Wright that the following applications for beer and liquor licenses be received, placed on file and approved and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department: 1. Beer License Permit Application Class C Vickers, 515 Broadway (Renewal) (Expires 12/7/90) (Includes Sunday Sales) Vickers, 910 Washington Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/7/90) (Includes Sunday Sales) Bishop's Corner, 700 Bishop (Renewal) (Expires 12/22/90) (Includes Sunday Sales) November 20, 1989 Page 9 Miscellaneous - continued 2. Beer & Liquor License Permit Application Class C Roadway Inn, 311 W. Mullan (New Owner) (Expires 11/22/90) (Includes Sunday Sales) North Bank Cafe, 722 Water Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/2/90) (Includes Sunday Sales) The Winning Edge, 341 Fletcher Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 12/3/90) (Includes Sunday Sales) Embassy Lounge, 225 East 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/23/90) (Includes Sunday Sales) Motion carried. BONDS 94861 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the Clerk/Auditor through November 20, 1989, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 94862 - Shirley Koslowski, 816 Archer Avenue, stated that she would like to thank all of the persons involved with producing and promoting the Waterloo Key Club concept. Koslowski stated that she would like to thank members of the City staff and various organizations of the community who worked on the program. Koslowski stated that the Key Card Club will open up new opportunities to the citizens of the community. Ms. Koslowski presented to the Mayor a thank you card for his support of the Key Card Program. L. C. Hennessey, 203 South Street, stated that he would like to acknowledge the K -Mart Corporation for their participation in the UAW's program for providing food to the needy of the community. Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright to receive and file the above comments. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 94863 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that the Council adjourn. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger City Clerk/Auditor