HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/15/1988August 15, 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 August 15, 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: Councilperson Dave Buck
92602 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Brown
that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on August 15, 1988 at 7:00
p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried.
92603 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Brown
that the Minutes of the Regular Session on August 8, 1988 at 7:00 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Motion carried.
HEARINGS
92604 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that proof of publication on request of David J. Hershberger to sell and convey
a portion of the east -west alley from Wisconsin Street to LaPorte Road and
between Hawthorne Avenue and Byron Avenue as published in the Waterloo Courier
on August 8, 1988, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
92605 - 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 Budak, seconded by Brown
that the recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning
staff be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
92606 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown
that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of a portion of the east -west
alley from Wisconsin Street to LaPorte Road and between Hawthorne Avenue and
Byron Avenue to David J. Hershberger", be adopted and City Attorney instructed
to prepare and deliver a deed accordingly. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-461.
92607 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Robert D.
Mason and Max Guernsey to rezone from "R-3" Multiple Family Residence District
to "C-2" Commercial District/"C-Z" Conditional Zoning property located between
Summit Avenue and Reber Avenue east of Fletcher Avenue, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on July 29, 1988, be received and placed on file. Motion
carried.
92608 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called
for written and oral objections.
Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
that the petition of opposition containing owners of 69.5 percent of the land
within 250 feet of the proposed development and the recommendation of approval
of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on
file. Motion carried.
92609 - Richard Haggin, 621 Summit Avenue, opposed the request for rezoning. He
stated that property values would be adversely affected and that such an
improvement would only increase the property value of the property proposed to
be rezoned. He stated that no lasting employment would be developed as a
result of the rezoning, and that it would further cause congestion on Fletcher
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Avenue. He also asked what control would be put on the kinds of materials that
could be stored in the garages including hazardous materials. He also asked
when the site could come back for reconsideration for rezoning if denied
tonight. It was explained that the request could come back to the Council in
four months.
Karma Cahill, representing the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Board of Realtors, stated
that the proposed rezoning would be a deterrent to the area, particularly as it
affects traffic on Fletcher Avenue. She asked that the Council carefully
consider the effect of the rezoning on traffic patterns in the area.
Charlie Lynch, 334 Euclid Avenue, stated that he opposed the alley vacation
since utilities are within the right of way.
Don Temeyer, Planning and Development Director, stated that the alley vacation
public hearing was scheduled later in the Council meeting; however, the
rezoning, alley vacation and "S-1" site plan review are all related to the same
development, but acted on separately.
Charlie Lynch, 334 Euclid Avenue, asked the estimated value of the alley being
sold to the developers. It was explained that the City sells unbuildable
property such as the alley described above at 10 cents per square foot. It was
also explained that easements are attached to the real property and that they
become a matter of record with the vacation.
Joe Bartels, 646 Summit Avenue, asked what assurances residents have that a
storage facility will be built on the site. It was explained that the
Conditional Rezoning request will list the conditions by which the developers
must abide by. In response to questions relating to whether adjoining property
owners would be allowed to buy their one-half of the alley, it was reported
that all four adjacent property owners have agreed to purchase their portion of
the alley.
Jim Blackledge, developer of the site, answered several of the concerns raised
by the neighbors. He stated that he cannot substantiate that property values
will decrease as a result of this development. The proposed use will be a low
volume generator of traffic and that the materials stored in the garages will
be no more hazardous than materials stored in anyone's garage.
Access to the property was explained. Councilperson Brown asked whether the
Council could approve the "S-1" andnotthe alley vacation. It was stated that
this situation would need to be reviewed.
Anita Andries, 2260 Logan Avenue, stated that the proposed use will detract
from property values in the area. After discussion, it was explained that ten
feet of the twenty foot alley had been vacated in the 1940s leaving a ten foot
alley.
Richard Haggin, 621 Summit Avenue, stated that within the alley right of way,
there are fire hydrants and an underground transformer and asked how access
would be maintained to these facilities. Jim Blackledge responded by
indicating that a survey would be completed and that the necessary arrangements
would be made to maintain these utilities or move them at the developers cost.
Charlie Lynch, 334 Euclid Avenue, asked what measures were being taken
concerning the storm water runoff from the area. Don Temeyer, Planning and
Development Director, stated that a drainage plan would be submitted. The City
requires that the runoff from the site be maintained at the current rate and
metered into the storm sewer.
Charlie Lynch, 334 Euclid Avenue, objected to no buffer zone. It was explained
that the front yard will be on Fletcher Avenue and that the side yards are on
Summit Avenue and opposite Summit Avenue. Objection was raised that only a
five foot buffer zone is being proposed along Summit Avenue. Richard Haggin
stated that safety problems already exist in the Fletcher Avenue area and that
this will continue to add to the problem.
Rudolph Gonzalas, 609 Summit Avenue, stated that neighbors do not want this
type of structure and development in their backyard.
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Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning
Ordinance, by adding Subsection No. 19 to 2A -7N, Conditionally Rezoning Certain
Property", be denied. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
92610 - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for review of the site plan
amendment request of Robert D. Mason and Max Guernsey for a portion of Fletcher
Avenue for a mini storage facility. It was stated that the site plan requires
a 35 foot setback along the alley portion of the project.
Bill Bartels, 646 Summit Avenue, asked for an explanation of the "S-1" zoning.
It was stated that the property under consideration for site plan review was
zoned many years ago as "S-1" Shopping Center District. Said designation
allows for approval of the layout of the buildings, setbacks, access and other
similar items.
Chuck Rogers, 918 Baltimore Street, owner of the eight plex on the north side
of Summit Avenue, stated that he opposed the development plan. Harry Zanville,
attorney, asked what City standards are required for a site plan and what the
role of the Council is for review of site plans. Assistant City Attorney Molly
Frazer stated that the site plan must meet the criteria of the zoning
ordinance.
Moved by Buck, seconded by Dell
that "Resolution approving site plan amendment request of Robert D. Mason and
Max Guernsey for a portion of Fletcher Square for a mini -storage facility", be
adopted.
Prior to a vote, the following discussion was heard. Discussion on a buffer
was heard. Jim Blackledge stated that the five foot setback on Summit would
include shrubbery.
Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown
that the developers be required to have a five foot setback on Summit Avenue to
include shrubbery as a buffer. A vote was taken on this motion with the
following result: Ayes: Six. Nays: Wright. Motion carried.
A vote was taken on the above resolution approving the site plan amendment, as
amended, with the following result: Ayes: Six. Nays: Wright.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-462.
92611 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Joseph and
Raymond Litzkow to rezone from "A-1" Agricultural District to "M-1" Light
Industrial District property generally located along the north side of Black
Hawk Road adjoining the City's flood control levee, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on July 29, 1988, be received and placed on file. Motion
carried.
92612 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called
for written and oral objections.
Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel
that the petition of opposition of 93.7 percent of property owners of the land
within 250 feet of the proposed rezoning and the recommendation of denial of
the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission staff, be received and placed
on file. Motion carried
92613 - Dale Davis, 1861 Lark Lane, stated that his backyard view is a scrap iron and
metal yard. He stated that since this area lies within the flood plain, it
presents an environmental issue and health hazards that must be addressed. He
also stated that the scrap iron and metal yard depreciates the property values
in the area. He stated that the levee provides recreation such as bicycling
and jogging and that the area should be preserved. He asked that the Council
reject the request.
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Jenny Shaffer, 1740 Lark Lane, opposed the request and stated that the scrap
iron and metal yard presents a fire hazards.
Steve Hopka, 1350 Black Hawk Road, stated that he was disgusted with Mr.
Lentzkow and his operation as it now exists.
The resident at 1737 Lark Lane stated that the view from his deck is very
unpleasant.
It was explained that this rezoning request is coming to the Council as a
result of a complaint from the neighborhood. Mr. Lentzkow was given two
choices: 1) To rezone the property to allow such a use, or 2) To cease and
desist operations. If the Council denies said request, Mr. Lentzkow will be
given 30 days to cease operations.
Moved by Angel, seconded by Buck
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning
Ordinance by adding Subsection No. 241 to Section 2A-5, Rezoning Certain
Property", be denied. Ayes: Seven.
92614 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Buck
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Max
Guernsey to rezone from "R-3" Multiple Family Residence District to "C-1"
Commercial District/"C-Z" Conditional Zoning property generally located along
the south side of Alabar Avenue and east of Linbud Lane, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on July 29, 1988, be received and placed on file. Motion
carried.
92615 - 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 Buck, seconded by Angel
that the recommendation of denial of the Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
92616 - Don Temeyer, Planning and Development Director, stated that the developers have
submitted a revised site plan which includes 88 parking spaces (meeting
requirements of ordinance). They will also be providing on-site drainage
retention that will be metered off the site.
Jim Blackledge pointed out that they had requested a "C-1" Commercial zoning
classification and not a "C-2" Commercial District.
Jeff Shirley, 1100 Linbud Lane, asked for assurance that the storm water runoff
will not flood basements.
Jim Blackledge stated that storm water will be addressed in the development
plans.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning
Ordinance by adding Subsection No. 19 to 2A -7N, Conditionally Rezoning Certain
Property", be received, placed on file, passed and considered for the first
time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
92617 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Wright
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings, be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
92618 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
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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Hearings - continued
92619 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Buck
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that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning
Ordinance by adding Subsection No. 19 to 2A -7N, Conditionally Rezoning Certain
Property", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3574.
92620 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Max
Guernsey and Jim Blackledge to vacate, sell and convey a portion of the
north -south alley between Summit Avenue and Reber Avenue, east of Fletcher
Avenue, as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 29, 1988, be received and
placed on file. Motion carried.
92621 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called
for written and oral objections.
Charlie Lynch, 334 Euclid Avenue, objected to the vacation and stated that
adjacent property owners would like to purchase their portion.
Anita Andries asked for clarification on the south one-half of the alley. Ms.
Andries was assured that the alley vacation did not include the south one-half
of the alley and that this part would remain open to public use.
Chuck Rogers, 918 Baltimore Street, opposed the closing of said alley.
Moved by Brown, seconded by Buck
that the recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission and the above remarks be received and placed on file. Motion
carried.
92622 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Buck
that "an Ordinance vacating the north -south alley between Summit Avenue and
Reber Avenue', east of Fletcher Avenue", be received, placed on file, passed and
considered for the first time. Ayes: Four. Nays: Fox, Angel, Brown. Motion
carried.
92623 - Mayor McKinley announced that the time had arrived for the public hearing on
the special permit hearing of Gary Stuber dba S & M Engine for a proposed
engine and auto salvaging and recycling business generally located north of
Independence Avenue between Starr Avenue and Bishop Avenue. The Mayor stated
that this item has been remanded to the Board of Adjustment for review at their
next regularly scheduled meeting on August 23, 1988. He stated that the City
Attorney has determined that this request does not lie within the jurisdiction
of the City Council and that only the Board of Adjustment may act on special
permit requests. Mayor McKinley stated that this opinion only applies to this
particular request. The City Attorney's opinion was issued following the
Mayor's request to have the City Attorney review this item.
Harry Zanville asked whether or not the Mayor was also suggesting that the
Stuber request as proposed on Burton Avenue also be remanded back to the Board
of Adjustment. Mayor McKinley stated that the opinion of the City Attorney was
rendered after said request and that his opinion only pertained to the request
on Independence Avenue.
Gary Stuber asked what the time frame would be for the Board of Adjustment to
act on his request. Don Temeyer, Planning and Development Director, stated
that the Board will be meeting on August 23, 1988 to review the request. The
Board will be provided with the necessary information to make a decision on
said request. Mr. Stuber asked whether or not the Mayor would allow anyone who
had come to tonight's meeting to speak for or against the request.
Councilperson Brown asked whether or not Mr. Stuber would consider going back
to the Burton Avenue location. Mr. Stuber answered by saying no.
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Mayor McKinley stated that anyone present could speak for or against the
request, but their purpose would better be served making their comments before
the Board of Adjustment.
Councilperson Angel expressed her concern that the Council was not provided
with a copy of the City Attorney's opinion to the Mayor concerning this
request. She asked that Councilpersons be provided a copy of the opinion.
Harry Zanville asked why this special permit request was different than the
previous request on the Burton Avenue site.
Again, the Mayor reiterated that the Attorney had ruled that the Board of
Adjustment is the cognizant board to hear said request.
Molly Frazer stated that the City does not have an opinion on the previous
hearing held for Gary Stuber for his special permit request on Burton Avenue.
Ms. Frazer read verbatim the opinion dated August 5, 1988 from City Attorney
Hugh Field to Mayor McKinley. The copy of said opinion is available in the
Clerk/Auditor's Office.
Harry Zanville asked why the City Attorney's opinion referred to above was not
issued prior to the initiation of the review of the special permit request of
Gary Stuber on Burton Avenue. Mayor McKinley responded by stating that he had
asked the City Attorney to review the issue at the time the Independence Avenue
site was initiated because he felt that it should be researched thoroughly.
Councilperson Angel stated that the City Council does not have any power to
affect a special permit request based upon the City Attorney's opinion and that
the Board of Adjustment does. She stated that she felt that this was unfair to
the Council.
No action was taken on a special permit request of Gary Stuber as described
above.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
92624 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
that communication from Clerk/Auditor requesting a hearing on the sale and
conveyance of City -owned property to Northland Products Co., Inc. property
generally lying adjacent to Fairbanks Drive and Northland Products Co., Inc.,
be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as August
22, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described
request", be adopted and Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of
same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-463.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
92625 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Angel
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Robert Wright to
rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to "C -Z" Conditional
Zoning District property generally located at 239 Sumner Street on the
northwest corner of Sumner and Manson Streets, together with recommendation of
approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission subject to
conditions, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing
as September 6, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the
above described request", be adopted and Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to
publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-464.
August 15, 1988
Petitions from Public - continued
92626 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Angel
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that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Eugene N. Petersen
to rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to "C -Z" Conditional
Zoning property generally located at the northwest corner of Black Hawk Road
and Robin Road, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission subject to conditions, be received, placed on
file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as September 6, 1988 at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted
and Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-465.
92627 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Angel
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Schenk Engineering
to vacate certain drainage and utility and haul road easements within Kingswood
Second Addition, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
setting date of hearing as September 6, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall
Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and Deputy
Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-466.
92628 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Angel
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Rampart
Corporation to name existing private street known as Eilers Lane to Rampart
Lane generally described as the first street east of Starr Drive running north
of Independence Avenue, together with recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-467.
REPORTS
92629 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that the Waterloo Housing Authority Ridgeway Towers and Section 8 Existing
Housing Certificate Program Report dated August 4, 1988, be received and placed
on file. Motion carried.
DOCUMENTS
92630 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell
that communication from Clerk/Auditor transmitting recommendation on award of
contract to Vaughan & Pedersen Insurance for insurance coverage for property
and extended coverage of buildings owned by the City of Waterloo, together with
recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee, be received, placed on
file and "Resolution approving said one-year contract", be adopted and
Clerk/Auditor authorized to consummate said coverage. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-468.
92631 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell
that communication from Planning and Development Director transmitting 28E
Agreement with Black Hawk County and Elk Run Heights for application to the
Iowa Department of Transportation for a R.I.S.E. grant on North Elk Run Road
from Dubuque Road to Donald Street, 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. 1988-469.
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RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
92632 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution authorizing submission of an application to Iowa Department of
Economic Development (IDED) for Community Economic Betterment Account (CEBA)
funding for expansion of Cedar Metal Works Corp. in the amount of $50,000", be
adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-470.
92633 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution authorizing reprinting of Series 1982 lost bonds on behalf of
Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc. of New York, New York acting as an agent for Ruth M.
Turivas", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-471.
92634 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution accepting and approving acquisition contract payment to sell
real property to the City and accepting and approving certain deed for Lot 31,
Block 55 of Riverview Addition from Walter H. Wobbeking", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-472.
92635 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution authorizing submission of an application to the Iowa
Department of Transportation for a R.I.S.E. grant for completion of a roadway
on Martin Road in the amount of $424,500.00", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-473.
92636 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution fixing date of hearing as September 6, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Hall Council Chambers on the proposition to issue not to exceed
$15,000,000 Wheaton Franciscan Services, Inc. System Revenue Refunding Bonds,
Series 1988 (Covenant Medical Center, Incorporated)", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-474.
92637 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Agreement with
Covenant Medical Center, Incorporated regarding the issuance of not to exceed
$15,000,000 in Wheaton Franciscan Services, Inc. System Revenue Refunding
Bonds, Series 1988", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-475.
92638 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution authorizing no future special assessments for future sidewalk
and street improvements on Louise, Fairview Street and Dale Street, against Mt.
Village Housing Corporation, Project No. 074-EH180-WAH-L8", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-476.
August 15, 1988
BILLS PAYMENT
92639 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
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that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-43, in the amount of
$296,041.10 and Schedule W900, pp. 1-2, in the amount of $66,387.00, copies of
which are on file in the Clerk/Auditor's Office", be adopted. Ayes: Six.
Abstain: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-477.
NEW BUSINESS
92640 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Fox
that the City Engineer be instructed to prepare plans, specifications, etc. in
conjunction with F.Y. 1989 Storm Sewer Improvements and Repairs, Contract No.
354, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
92641 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, etc. for F.Y.
1989 Storm Sewer Improvements and Repairs, Contract No. 354", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-478.
92642 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution setting date of hearing and taking of bids as September 6,
1988 at at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers on plans, specifications,
etc. for F.Y. 1989 Storm Sewer Improvements and Repairs, Contract No. 354", be
adopted and Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-479.
92643 - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for discussion on the
recommendation of appointment of Scott Clement to the position of Equipment
Operator II and Craig Maire to the position of Equipment Operator I in the
Street Department.
Councilperson Wright asked that action on this item be tabled for one week. It
was reported that these appointments are the result of a vacancy in the
Equipment Operator II position and that those individuals recommended for
appointment were on the certified list for appointment to said positions.
Jim Rodemeyer, Personnel Director, stated that the list for the position of
Equipment Operator I expires August 19, 1988, and that appointments cannot be
made from this list after that time. Any hiring for this position would
require that the Civil Service process be commenced for said position.
Councilperson Wright stated that her main concern was that minorities were not
being appointed to these positions and that the Affirmative Action Plan of the
City was not being followed.
Mayor McKinley stated that each of these individuals are full time City
employees being promoted to these positions. Jim Rodemeyer also stated that
approximately 50 percent of John Meyer's appointments in the last year have
been from protected classes. Councilperson Brown asked what the City's goals
are for hiring minorities. Mr. Rodemeyer stated that goals are different for
each Department. Councilperson Wright stated that Mr. Meyer's have been more
like one minority to every five persons hired.
Councilperson Dell stated that the procedures to get onto certified lists
should be reviewed.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Angel
that communication from Public Works Director transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Scott Clement to the position of Equipment Operator II and Craig
Maire to the position of Equipment Operator I in the Street Department
effective August 16, 1988, be tabled for one week. Motion carried.
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Travel Requests
92644 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that the following travel requests with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be
received, placed on file and approved:
1. Mark Boesen, Assistant Transportation Program Manager, to attend
Geographic and Facilities Data Management: Capture Conversion Sharing
course on October 11 - 14, 1988 in Madison, Wisconsin, with costs not to
exceed $879.00, including the use of City vehicle.
2. Mark Boesen, Assistant Transportation Program Manager, to attend
Geographic Mapping and Analysis Systems course on September 19 - 21, 1988
in Madison, Wisconsin, with costs not to exceed $665.50, including the use
of City vehicle.
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
92645 - Moved by Buck, 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 and applications for automobile Salvage
Yard, applications for Junk Dealer's license and cigarette license
applications, be received, placed on file and approved:
1. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
County Market, 1411 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 8/26/89) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Urban Oil Co., 2100 Lafayette Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/24/89) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
2. Beer & Wine License Permit Application
Class E
Siechs Varley Drug, 908 La Porte Road (Renewal) (Expires 8/31/89(
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Bradfield's Jack and Jill, 2834 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires
9/7/89) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Application for Automobile Salvage Yard
Chase Auto Parts Co., Inc., 1041 Sheffield (Yard --1041 Sheffield)
Chase Auto Parts Co., Inc. 1041 Sheffield (Yard --1117 Sheffield)
Gene Sheetz, 720 River Forest Road (Yard --808 Dearborn)
Wilber Auto Body & Sales, Inc., 212 E. Dunkerton Road (Yard --2220 Easton)
Waterloo Auto Parts Inc., 213 E. Dunkerton Road (Yard --1501 Grandview)
B & L Auto Salvage, Creston Avenue (Yard --953 Fulton Avenue)
Application for Junk Dealer's License
B. Schultz Company, 1500 David Street (Yard --1500 David Street)
Weissman Iron & Metal Inc., 700 Falls Avenue (Yard --700 Falls Avenue)
Cigarette License Applications
Thirteen (13)
Motion carried.
BONDS
92646 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that the report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk/Auditor
through August 15, 1988, be received, placed on file and report and bonds
approved. Motion carried.
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ORAL PRESENTATIONS
92647 - Councilperson Angel reminded the citizens that the next ward meeting is
scheduled for August 18, 1988 at Fire Station No. 1. It will begin at 7:00
p.m.
Mayor McKinley encouraged citizens to make nominations for the Mayor's
volunteer luncheon award. Please see Judy in the Mayor's office if you would
like to make a nomination.
Leon Mosley stated that he had been asked to inform Councilmembers that
Goodies, 120 Sumner Avenue, closes their bar to the sale of alcoholic beverages
on Tuesday evenings after 9:00 p.m. Hopefully, this will encourage teenagers
to come in and enjoy themselves, in an alcohol -free atmosphere.
Mrs. Robert L. Brown asked that all Councilpersons used their microphones as it
is difficult to sometimes hear all of the conversation at the table.
Councilperson Brown stated that he is now the official tour director of
Pandora's Box.
Councilperson Angel stated that she had talked with Police Chief Shook about
the excessive number of kids on the street in the area of Hardee's Restaurant
on University Avenue. He stated that his Department would try to beef up
patrol of the area.
Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
that the above remarks be received and placed on file and that the Council
adjourn. Motion carried.
Larry P. Burger
Clerk/Auditor