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May 16, 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 May 16, 1988. Mayor Bernard L. McKinley in the
Chair. Roll Call: Dell, Fox, Angel, Buck, Wright, Budak, Brown.
Invocation by: Councilperson Brown
Pledge of Allegiance: Troop 25 --John Backes,
Colin Carolus, Darin Carolus, Michael Dunlap,
Charles Higgins, Aaron Hoel, Brent Hoffman,
Matthew Reilly, Robert Riley, Mark Ritchie,
Wisher, Ryan Veldhuizen.
Terry Beczak, Fred Bushby, Timothy Butler,
Adam Galbraith, Aaron Harman, Michael Harn,
Kenneth Kalsem, Kevin Minor, Paul Oppold,
Brian Tomkins, Mark Tomkins, Christopher
92091 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Fox
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on May 16, 1988, at 7:00
p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried.
92092 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Fox
that the Minutes of the Regular Session of May 9, 1988, at 7:00 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Motion carried.
92093 - Mayor McKinley read two proclamations designating National Public Works Week
May 15 - May 24, 1988 and National Police Week from May 15 - May 21, 1988.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
92094 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution approving the bid of Miller Sandblasting & Painting in the
amount of $122,711.52, including Alternate B, Furnish & Install Steel Handrail,
for F.Y. 1988 Fourth Street Bridge Walkway Painting and Repairs, Contract No.
351", be adopted.
Prior to the vote, Kathy Oberle, 710 Forest Avenue, stated that she was
concerned over the expense of the walkway. She stated that she had spoken with
Councilperson Rose Angel prior to the meeting regarding doing a face-lift job
at a lesser cost. Oberle continued that the bridge should be looked at as much
of a liability as the rocket slide in Cedar River Park.
Mayor McKinley stated that the funds for the rejuvenation of the Fourth Street
covered walkway were coming from the City's capital improvement funds to be
refunded by the tax increment finance district.
Jim Walker, 440 Kingbard Boulevard, stated that he has worked with many groups
in the downtown area, such as the UpDowntowners and the WRA, and that maybe he
had some insight into the goals of the downtown that other people may not have.
Walker stated that the WRA has done a fantastic job on rebuilding the downtown
and that many of the merchants in the downtown area have reinvested millions of
dollars into the stores and buildings in the downtown area. He continued that
not only did the business people invest in downtown, but there were hundreds of
volunteers on the UpDowntowners and the Downtown Council who have spent
countless hours on the rejuvenation of the downtown area. Walker stated that
now the Council needs to make a commitment to the downtown to refurbish the
Fourth Street Bridge Walkway. Walker continued that not only did the downtown
have the T.I.F. Funds but also the downtown property owners have assessed
themselves $1.50 per thousand for monies to go back into the area for
rejuvenation of the downtown area.
Jeff Shirley, 1100 Linbud Lane and Director of the Waterloo Convention and
Visitor's Bureau, stated that the walkway is a very important part of the
downtown area and very important to the visitors of the community. Shirley
continued that the walkway is a landmark and is used in most of the promotional
materials for the City of Waterloo. He stated that not only is it a landmark
and good for the visitors, but it is also nice when the weather does not
cooperate with the people crossing the River. Shirley stated that the downtown
not only needs vehi:le traffic tut pedestrian traffic for the merchants in the
area.
May 16, 1988
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Unfinished Business - continued
Ernie Boykin, 530 Hope Avenue, stated that in 1987, forty new businesses moved
to the downtown area. She stated that she is in support of some type of a
walkway on the East Fourth Street and Chicago Central railroad tracks but also
she would support the rejuvenation of the covered walkway in downtown Waterloo.
Councilperson Dell stated that Ms. Oberle's comparison to the walkway and the
rocket slide is incorrect. Dell continued that many reports have come of
crimes being committed in the covered walkway which have been checked by the
Police Chief and just are not factual. Dell stated that he had watched people
using the bridge and was very surprised at the number of people who use the
Fourth Street covered walkway.
Mayor McKinley explained the assessment process of the T.I.F. District in the
downtown area and how that interacts with the sale and retirement of the
principal and interest in debt service. He stated that 8,000 people presently
work in the downtown area and that the employees in that area do enjoy using
the covered walkway on the Fourth Street Bridge. McKinley continued that the
lights would be replaced in the covered walkway.
Councilperson Wright stated that it was a joint recommendation from the
Building & Grounds Committee and the Public Works Committee to accept the low
bid for the restoration of the Fourth Street covered walkway.
With no further comments, the Council vote was seven ayes and no nays.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-225.
92095 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Angel
that communication from Transportation Program Manager transmitting
recommendation on award of contract for Independence Avenue, IX -6600(2)--79-07,
to Allied Construction Co., Inc. of Charles City, Iowa, in the amount of
$1,903,012.49, be received, placed on file and "Resolution awarding said
contract to Allied Construction Co., Inc.", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-226.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
92096 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Dell
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Ted Winninger to
rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District and "C-2" Commercial
District to "C-2" Commercial District/"C-Z" Conditional Zoning Residence
District property generally located one-half block south of University Avenue
along east side of Ansborough Avenue, together with recommendation of approval
of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file
and "Resolution setting date of hearing as June 6, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and
Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-227.
92097 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Dell
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Dave Hershberger
to vacate, sell and convey a portion of Forest Avenue east of Wisconsin 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 June 6, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the
above described request", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish
notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-228.
May 16, 1988
Petitions from Public - continued
92098 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Dell
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that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Charles Granger to
rezone from "R-4" Multiple Family Residence District to "C-1" Commercial
District property generally located at the northwest corner of Brookeridge
Drive and Canterbury Court for a proposed building with two garage stalls for
sales and installation of cellular car phones, together with recommendation of
approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as June 6, 1988 at 7:00
p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be
adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-229.
92099 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Dell
that communication from City Planner transmitting special permit request of
James L. "Pat" Rooff for a proposed salvage and junk yard to be generally
located along the north side of the Cedar River flood control levee and along
the west side of Dunham Place, together with recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution setting date of hearing as June 6, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and
Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-230.
92100 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Dell
that communication from City Planner transmitting special permit request of
Covenant Medical Center for a proposed helicopter landing pad to be located
immediately east of the emergency door of the Kimball Avenue Hospital, which is
generally located east of Kimball Avenue and north of Ridgeway Avenue, together
with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing
as May 23, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above
described request", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice
of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-231.
92101 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Dell
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Manager of
Bradfield's Jack -N -Jill and the owner of the 4th Street Station to temporarily
place signs on City right-of-way generally located at the corner of Ridgeway
Avenue and Russell Road; the corner of West Ridgeway and Ansborough; the
intersection of West Ridgeway and Fourth Street; the intersection of West
Fourth Street and Russell Road; the intersection of Ansborough and West Fourth
Street; the joint driveway from the Jack -N -Jill and The 4th Street Station off
of West Fourth Street; and a lighted arrow sign at the drive between the two
properties off of West Fourth Street, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-232.
92102 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Dell
that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Brian Bouck for
temporary concrete driveway, without regard to sidewalk grade, to be located at
315 E. San Marnan Drive, together with recommendation of approval of the City
Engineer, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request",
be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-233.
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DOCUMENTS
92103 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Budak
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and
Certificates of Insurance from Cedar Valley Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa, in
the amount of $373,292.56, in conjunction with F.Y. 1988 Lafayette & East
Fourth Streets Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 332, together with
recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to
execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-234.
92104 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Budak
that communication from Transportation Program Manager transmitting Contract
for Consultant Engineering Services for Phase I - Location and Design
Evaluation with Brice, Petrides -Donohue Co. in conjunction with Ansborough
Avenue to Hackett Road Bypass Bikeway Connection, IX -6615(8)--79-07, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said contract", be adopted
and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-235.
92105 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Budak
that communication from Transportation Program Manager transmitting Contract
for Engineering Services with Wayne Claassen Engineering and Surveying, Inc.
for construction engineering services in conjunction with Independence Avenue,
IX -6600(2)--79-07, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
Contract", be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-236.
92106 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Budak
that communication from Transportation Program Manager transmitting Award of
Demolition Contract "A-88 (D)" to Lehman Trucking & Excavating, Inc. of
Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $30,810.00 in conjunction with Interstate
Substitution Program, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving
said Contract", be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute
same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-237.
92107 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Budak
that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Agreement for the
Construction, Maintenance and Use of Sanitary Sewer Crossing Chicago and North
Western Transportation Company Property, in conjunction with F.Y. 1988
Northeast Area Sanitary Sewer Extension, Contract No. 344, be received, placed
on file and "Resolution approving said Agreement", be adopted and Mayor and
Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-238.
92108 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Budak
that communication from Transportation Program Manager transmitting Agreement
with General Traffic Controls of Spencer, Iowa, for traffic signal control
equipment for intersection improvements at Logan/Parker, Newell/E. Mullan and
Broadway/Parker in conjunction with Contract No. 341, UST -57-2(15)--4A-07,
UST -63-6(52)--4A-07, 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. 1988-239.
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Documents - continued
92109 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Budak
that communication from Personnel Director transmitting an addendum to the
Collective Bargaining Agreement with Municipal Employees Local #1127, together
with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said Addendum", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-240.
92110 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Budak
that communication from Recreation Commission Director transmitting the
proposed extension of a six month lease agreement for McElroy Auditorium
between the City of Waterloo and the National Cattle Congress be received,
placed on file and "Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk/Auditor to
execute extension of lease agreement between the City of Waterloo and the
National Cattle Congress to be in effect from October 1, 1988 through March 31,
1989", be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-241.
92111 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Budak
that communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution Control Plant
transmitting Engineering Services Contract with Brice, Petrides -Donohue Co. for
evaluating and upgrading treatment capabilities and capacities for the Water
Pollution Control Plant, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving
said Contract", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-242.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
92112 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Fox
that communication from Budget Analyst transmitting proposed amendments to the
Fiscal Year 1987-88 Operating Budget of the City of Waterloo be received,
placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as May 23, 1988 at 7:00
p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on proposed budget amendments", be
adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-243.
92113 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution transferring from the Airport General Fund the sum of
$6,293.62 to the Debt Service Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-244.
92114 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution transferring from the Tax Increment Financing Fund the sum of
$375,797.81 to the Debt Service Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-245.
92115 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution transferring from the East Park Avenue Parking District the
sum of $4,321.73 to the Debt Service Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-246.
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Resolutions to be Adopted - continued
92116 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution transferring from the Trust and Agency Fund the sum of
$1,114,905.49 to the General Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-247.
92117 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution transferring from the General Fund the sum of $26,439.72 to
Special Assessment Bond Funds", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-248.
92118 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution transferring from the Special Assessment Bond Funds the sum of
$37,984.87 to the General Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-249.
ORDINANCE TO BE ADOPTED
92119 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that "an Ordinance amending the 1988 Code of Ordinances of the City of
Waterloo, Iowa, by repealing Article I, in General, of Chapter 14, Fire
Prevention and Protection; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Article I, in
General, of Chapter 14, Fire Prevention and Protection; and by adding Article
III, Fire Prevention Inspections, to Chapter 14, Fire Prevention and Protection
(Building Inspections)", be received, placed on file, passed and considered for
the first time.
Prior to the vote, Fire Chief Stan Stapella stated that the ordinance is being
changed to accommodate fire prevention and inspection fees to be assessed to
the property owners that are being serviced. Stapella stated that this would
allow the Fire Department to maintain the present number of employees for the
coming Fiscal Year.
Jim Lawrence, President of the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, expressed concern
over the increase in the inspection fees. Lawrence stated that he would ask
the Council not to suspend the rules but just pass the ordinance on its first
reading tonight to allow the Chamber to gather information and further speak
about the ordinance changes.
Councilperson Buck stated that speaking as a citizen this ordinance change will
cost his company several hundred additional dollars every year in order to
comply with the new ordinance and the inspection fees. Buck continued that he
is still in support of the inspection fees based on the fact that he does not
want to see seven firefighters laid off and would be concerned over his
insurance rates being raised due to the cutback in manpower of the Fire
Department. Buck stated that in his opinion, the inspection fees are fair and
just for the services offered by the Waterloo Fire Department.
John Bedard Jr.,
inspection fees.
by the City are
streets.
1924 Mulberry Street, stated that he is in support of the
Bedard noted that the three most important services offered
fire protection, police protection and the maintenance of
Fire Chief Stan Stapella stated that he would be concerned if the seven
additional firefighters were lost that the City would go from a Class 3
insurance rating to a Class 4 insurance rating; thus, causing increases in
commercial insurance rates.
With no further comments, the Council vote was seven ayes and no nays. Motion
carried.
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BILLS PAYMENT
92120 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Dell
that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-42, in the amount of
$133,649.24, and Schedule W900, pp. 1-2, in the amount of $10,312.71, 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. 1988-250.
NEW BUSINESS
92121 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Buck
that the City Engineer be instructed to prepare plans, specifications, etc. in
conjunction with F.Y. 1988 Dry Run Creek Improvements, Contract No. 348, be
received and placed on file. Motion carried.
92122 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, etc. for F.Y.
1988 Dry Run Creek Improvements, Contract No. 348", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-251.
92.123 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as June 6, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on plans, specifications, etc., on F.Y. 1988 Dry Run
Creek Improvements, Contract No. 348", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed
to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1988-252.
MISCELLANEOUS
92124 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Wright
that the following applications for Beer and Liquor Licenses, be received,
placed on file, approved and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer
and Liquor Control Department and applications for Temporary Beer Garden, be
,,received, placed on file and approved:
1. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Godfather's Pizza, 1946 Schukei Road (Renewal) (Expires 5/16/89) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, 1000 Fletcher (14 days --6/3/88 - 6/17/88)
(Includes Sunday Sales), together with request to transfer said license
to each of the following locations: Brynes Park, Cedar River Park
and the Waterloo Airport.
2. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Shoepske's 3rd Street Market, 923 West 3rd Street (Renewal) (Expires
5/29/89) (Includes Sunday Sales)
3. Beer and Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Rita's Place, 3005 University (Renewal) (Expires 5/31/89)
Packers Inn, 201 Rath Street (New Owner) (Expires 5/21/89 (Includes Sunday
Sales)
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Miscellaneous - continued
Application for Temporary Beer Garden
Carpenter's Restaurant & The Piano Bar, 226 West 5th Street, request for
Saturday, May 28, 1988 in conjunction with 4th Street Cruise.
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, Byrnes Park, 1000 Fletcher
(2 days --June 4 and June 5, 1988)
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, Cedar River Park, 615 Park Road
(2 days --June 5, 1988 and June 12, 1988)
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, Waterloo Airport Grounds, 2790 Airport Boulevard
(1 day --June 11, 1988)
Motion carried.
BONDS
92125 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Fox
that the report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk/Auditor
through May 16, 1988, be received, placed on file and report and bonds
approved. Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
92126 - L. C. Hennessey, 319 Belmont, stated that he was concerned over the splitting
of various organizations, such as the Chamber of Commerce and the City, on
various issues. He stated that a new slogan for the City could be "Us -Not Them
and Us." He continued that the City government and Chamber of Commerce should
work closer together.
Mayor McKinley stated that since his administration, Jim Lawrence, of the
Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor meet on a bi-weekly basis, and that in his
opinion the communication has come a long way.
Ernie Boykin, 530 Hope Avenue, questioned the $10 million fee estimated for the
overpass on the East Fourth Street Chicago Central Railroad Crossing. Boykin
questioned whether that was a realistic figure of $10 million.
Mayor McKinley stated that it was just an estimate and that he could see that
cost for a traffic underpass ranging up to $2 million based on the fact that
probably there would have to be property acquisition involved and the
dismantling and reassembling of the railroad tracks now presently used by the
Chicago Central Railroad.
Ernie Boykin stated that in her conversations with Senator Grassley's office,
an official letter from the City requesting funding for the development of an
underpass at that location is necessary.
Mayor McKinley stated that no letter had been sent from the City based on the
fact that they were working through the Department of Transportation for the
funding.
Councilperson Wright suggested that a community group be formed to look at the
situation.
Moved by Buck, seconded by Brown
to receive and file the above comments. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
92127 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Angel
that the Council adjourn. Motion carried.
Larry P. Burger
Clerk/Auditor