HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/12/1988December 12, 1988
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 December 12, 1988. Mayor Bernard L. McKinley
in the Chair. Roll Call: Dell, Fox, Angel, Buck, Wright, Budak, Brown.
Invocation by: Mayor Bernard L. McKinley
Pledge of Allegiance: Troop 2, Zion Lutheran Church --Doug Casteel, Scout Master
93151 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on December 12, 1988 at
7:00 p.m. and the Minutes of the Regular Session on November 28, 1988 at 7:00
p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
93152 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell
that communication from City Planner transmitting minor site plan amendment
request of Jim Lind Standard for property located at 230 E. Ridgeway Avenue to
extend their curbing and surface paving to be one (1) foot west of Edgemont
Avenue right of way including the edge of the canopy and to locate the canopy
support pole 12.5 feet from the Edgemont Avenue property line, together with
recommendation of the Planning, Programming and Zoning staff, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-657.
DOCUMENTS
93153 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown
that communication from Superintendent of Central Garage transmitting an
agreement for underground storage tank testing with Twin City Testing at the
Central Garage and Byrnes Park Garage, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to
execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-658.
93154 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 2 for
a net increase of $375.00 for work to be performed by E. B. Spencer Engineering
Company in conjunction with F.Y. 1988 Tower Park Pump Station, Contract No.
346, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and
Mayor and Deputy Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Motion carried.
93155 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown
that communication from Transportation Program Manager transmitting Access
Agreement with Gilbralter Investments, Inc. and Heritage Trust to grant the
Pronto Station located between West Fourth Street and Ridgeway Avenue ingress
and egress over a portion of City -owned property known as Parcel No. 3018, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted
and Mayor and Deputy Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-659.
93156 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown
that communication from Waterloo Recreation Commission transmitting lease
agreement with the Waterloo Public Schools for use of gymnasium, swimming pool
and exercise room at Bunger School for recreational purposes, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor
authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-660.
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Documents - continued
93157 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown
that communication from Public Works Director transmitting indemnity agreement
with Progressive Tool Company to use parking spaces at the property located at
1624 Black Hawk Street for the purpose of parking City or employee vehicles, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted
and Mayor and Deputy Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-661.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
93158 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Angel
that "Resolution authorizing and directing the Clerk/Auditor to destroy certain
records and papers as provided in Section 372.13, Paragraph 5, Code of Iowa",
be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-662.
93159 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Angel
that communication from General Manager of the Waterloo Water Works
transmitting proposed amendments to the Calendar Year 1988 Waterloo Water Works
Budget, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as
December 27, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on proposed
budget amendments", be adopted and Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish
notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-663.
93160 - Bob Brown, Chairperson of the Public Works Committee, reported that the
Committee had reviewed the revised Snow and Ice Control Program and Policy. As
a result of this review, it was recommended that the City discontinue snow
removal from all public alleys except for the alley located behind the Jesse
Cosby Neighborhood Center, 1112 Mobile Street. It was also the recommendation
of the Committee that removal of snow from public sidewalks must be done within
a "reasonable period of time."
Moved by Dell, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution approving the revised City of Waterloo Snow and Ice Control
Program and Policy", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-664.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
93161 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that "an Ordinance amending the 1988 Traffic Code by adding Subsections (39a)
Greenhill Road and (52a) Katoski Drive to Section 541, Increasing Speed Limits
in Certain Areas; and by repealing Subsection (113) Hackett Road of Section
551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets; and by adding
Subsections (112c) Greenhill Road and (145c) Katoski Drive to Section 551,
Parking Prohibited At All Times on Certain Streets (45 mph speed limit on
Greenhill Road and Katoski Drive and no parking on Greenhill Road and Katoski
Drive)", be received, placed on file, passed and considered for the first time.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
93162 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Brown
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings, be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
93163 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel
that the following ordinance be recorded as having been considered and passed
for the second and third times and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
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93164 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that "an Ordinance amending the 1988 Traffic Code by adding Subsections (39a)
Greenhill Road and (52a) Katoski Drive to Section 541, Increasing Speed Limits
in Certain Areas; and by repealing Subsection (113) Hackett Road of Section
551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets; and by adding
Subsections (112c) Greenhill Road and (145c) Katoski Drive to Section 551,
Parking Prohibited At All Times on Certain Streets (45 mph speed limit on
Greenhill Road and Katoski Drive and no parking on Greenhill Road and Katoski
Drive)", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3606.
93165 - Chief Shook explained that as a result of the Mayor's request to decrease
budgets or increase revenues, the alarm user fee is being proposed as a new
source of revenue. Currently, the Waterloo Police Department monitors
approximately 350 burglar and hold-up alarms through the communication center.
Employees of the Police Department are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year to monitor and receive alarms. The proposed $60 per year or $5 per month
charge would defray the cost of such items as the communication center, utility
costs, human resources and police personnel. The definition of "hold-up" was
clarified.
Councilperson Angel stated that she wasn't against charging a fee, but that the
fee being proposed would be the highest in the state. She stated that from
zero to a $60 fee was a big jump. Chief Shook explained that the fee is
extremely low for the service received. Councilperson Brown stated that this
is an inexpensive service for the protection afforded to the alarm user. He
also stated that some residences and businesses need this protection for
insurance purposes.
Chief Shook stated that he had met with the two local alarm companies. Their
recommendation was to charge a $25 per year fee. Shook stated that the revenue
generated by this user fee is directly related to the number of officers on the
street.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Brown
that "an Ordinance amending the 1988 Code of Ordinances of the City of
Waterloo, Iowa, by adding Subsections 31-15 through 31-18, All Dealing with
Alarm Users, to Chapter 3Z, Alarm Systems (Alarm user fees for Police
Department)", be received, placed on file, passed and considered for the first
time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
93166 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak
that an ordinance fixing the compensation of Council Members of the City of
Waterloo, Iowa, and repealing Ordinance No. 3406, be reconsidered. Ayes:
Five. Nays: Angel, Brown. Motion carried.
93167 - Councilperson Wright asked that the proposed ordinance to increase Council
Members' salary be amended to reflect the salary of $3,950 effective July 1,
1990 rather than January 1, 1990 as approved on the first reading\ No change
was made to the January 1, 1991 salary of $4,350.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak
that "an Ordinance fixing the compensation of Council Members of the City of
Waterloo, Iowa, and repealing Ordinance No. 3406 with an amendment to approve
the $3,950 salary per year effective July 1, 1990 and $4,350 salary for
calendar year beginning January 1, 1991", be received, placed on file, passed
and considered for the second time. Ayes: Four. Nays: Dell, Angel, Brown.
Motion carried.
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BILLS PAYMENT
93168 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Brown
that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-38, in the amount of
$624,684.65, and Schedule W900, pp. 1-5, in the amount of $49,732.85, dated
December 5, 1988 and Schedule A918, pp. 1-64, in the amount of $1,420,375.59,
and Schedule W900, pp. 1-3, in the amount of $4,774.88 dated December 12, 1988,
copies of which are on file in the Clerk/Auditor's Office", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-665.
NEW BUSINESS
93169 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
that communication from Public Works Director transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Alan Mills and Craig Maire to the position of Equipment Operator
I in the Street Department effective December 13, 1988, be received, placed on
file and approved. Motion carried.
93170 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
that communication from Mayor Bernard L. McKinley transmitting reappointment of
Ray Harris to the Cablevision Commission for another three year term, with
expiration date of December 1, 1991, be received, placed on file and approved.
Motion carried.
93171 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
that the Architect be instructed to prepare plans, specifications, etc., in
conjunction with Lecture Hall/Gallery Addition at the Waterloo Recreation &
Arts Center, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
93172 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, etc., for
Lecture Hall/Gallery Addition at the Waterloo Recreation & Arts Center", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-666.
93173 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution setting date of hearing and taking of bids as January 9, 1989
at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers on plans, specifications, etc. for
Lecture Hall/Gallery Addition at the Waterloo Recreation & Arts Center", be
adopted and Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-667.
93174 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
that the City Engineer be instructed to prepare plat and schedule of
assessments in conjunction with F.Y. 1989 500 Block Derbyshire Road Paving,
Contract No. 355, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
93175 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution ordering preparation of final plat and schedule of assessments
for F.Y. 1989 500 Block Derbyshire Road Paving, Contract No. 355", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-668.
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93176 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution adopting and levying final schedule of assessments and
providing for payment thereof for the F.Y. 1989 500 Block Derbyshire Road
Paving, Contract No. 355", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
Travel Request
93177 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell
that the following travel request with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be
received, placed on file and approved:
1. Frank Magsamen, Fire Department Division Chief, to attend International
Certification Program for Certified Fitness Coordinator, Standards Setting
for Emergency Service Personnel on January 16-20, 1989, in Boulder,
Colorado, with costs not to exceed $1,268.00.
assigned No. 1988-669.
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
93178 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Angel
that the following applications for beer
placed on file and approved and endorsed
Beer and Liquor Control Department and
received, placed on file and approved:
1. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Pronto, Edgemont & Cataract (Renewal) (Expires 12/9/89) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
and liquor licenses, be received,
applications forwarded to the Iowa
cigarette license applications, be
2. Beer & Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Village Lounge, 709 Jefferson Street (New Owner) (Expires 12/13/89)
Biemanns Sky Harbor, Waterloo Municipal Airport (New Owner) (Expires
12/15/89) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Golden Dolphin, 401 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/19/89)
The Board Room, 504 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/30/89)
Red Cedar Lounge, 102 West llth Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/17/89)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
The Brothers Bar & Grill, 118 Commercial (Renewal) (Expires 12/28/89)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
3. Beer & Wine License Permit Application
Class E
Food 4 Less, 3731 University (Renewal) (Expires 1/22/90) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Cigarette License Application
Two (2)
Motion carried.
BONDS
93179 - Moved by Brown, seconded by
that the report of the City
through December 12, 1988,
approved. Motion carried.
Angel
Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk/Auditor
be received, placed on file and report and bonds
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ORAL PRESENTATIONS
93i80 - Councilperson Brown noted the increase in parking revenues for the month of
November, 1988.
L. C. Hennessey, 319 Belmont Avenue, reported on the recycled plastic companies
that have located in Iowa Falls. He asked why the City of Waterloo could not
attract such an industry. Mayor McKinley stated that a comprehensive plan on
recycling waste on a regional basis will be developed with the advice of
an advisory committee. He invited Mr. Hennessey to serve on this committee.
Mr. Hennessey also asked that Councilperson Wright speak louder into the
microphone so that everyone could hear her message.
It was noted that Councilperson Brown's last day of work with Geist Brown Geist
Insurance will be Friday, December 16, 1988.
Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel
that the above oral presentations be received and placed on file. Motion
carried.
93181 -Ci.ty Attorney Hugh Field stated that labor negotiations are an allowable
subject of Executive Session per Iowa Code, Chapter 20.16.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Buck
that the Council adjourn to Executive Session. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVESESSION
93182 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Buck
that the Council adjourn the Executive Session and that the City Attorney be
instructed to proceed with labor negotiations. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
93183 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Fox
that the Council adjourn. Motion carried.
Larry P. Burger
Clerk/Auditor