HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/16/1985September 16, 1985
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 September 16, 1985. Mayor Bowers in
the Chair. Roll call: Wright, Dowie, Seeber, Getty, Lichty, Penaluna, Klinger.
Invocation by Klinger.
88064 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wright
that the Agenda, as amended for the Regular Session of September 16, 1985 at 7:00
p.m., be accepted and approved.
Motion carried.
88065 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Getty
that the Minutes of the Regular Session held September 9, 1985, and the Special
Meeting of September 4, 1985, at 7:00 p.m., be approved.
Motion carried.
RECESSED HEARING AND BIDS
88066 - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for the recessed hearing on the F.Y.
1986 East Side Parking Ramp Repairs, Phase II, Contract No. 292.
Moved by Klinger, seconded by Penaluna
to receive, file, instruct Clerk to open and read bids, and refer to City Engineer
for review and recommendation:
Bidder Bid Bond Certified Check Bid Amount
Daniel's Construction
Concrete Work $2,650.00 $55,277.98
Cardinal Construction Co., Inc. 5% $41,751.70
Motion carried.
88067 - Eric Thorson, City Engineer, reported that the bid of Cardinal Construction, Inc., in
the amount of $41,751.70 was in order and could be accepted.
Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber
that "Resolution awarding contract to Cardinal Construction Company, Inc., for the
F.Y. 1986 East Side Parking Ramp Repairs, Phase II, Contract No. 292", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-540.
The Mayor called for oral presentations and there were none.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
88068 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Klinger
that request of Rev. David Rainey on behalf of Gift of Life Ministries for
Special Permit request to use 1651 Sycamore Street for a church worship center,
together with recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission, be received, placed on file, and "Resolution approving said request
subject to 1) the applicant receiving approval through the Board of Adjustment to
provide additional parking on adjacent properties to meet the minimum parking
requirements of 50, and 2) the applicant making request to the City Engineer to
procure a curb cut on Sycamore Street and identifying entrances and exits to the
east side parking lot", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-541.
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PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC CONTINUED
88069 - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for discussion on the Special
Permit request of Immanuel Lutheran Church, 330 Almond Street to construct an
accessory building on said premises.
Chuck and Judy Heeney gave a background on the structure that is now being
constructed on the lot. They indicated that the property was the former site
of a house under construction but without a building permit. Subsequently the
lot was purchased by the d-iurch and conversion began on the building; however, no
permit had yet been obtained. The diurch was now requesting that a Special
Permit be approved based upon the regulations of the Zoning Ordinance.
Councilperson Wright stated that she did not agree with this type of structure
being built in a residential area.
Councilperson Getty indicated his concern for the way in which the permit process
had been handled.
Moved by Dowie, seconded by Penaluna
that the request of Immanuel Lutheran Church for a special permit request to
construct an accessory building at 330 Almond Street, together with
recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission
together with the above comments be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said special permit", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Nays: Wright, Seeber.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-542.
88070 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Dowie
that request of Wally J. Robinson to cancel garbage and sewer assessments levied
against property at 2155 Lafayette Street totalling $93.43 together with request
of Clerk/Auditor to establish policy governing same, be received, placed on file,
and "Resolution denying said request", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to
develop policy governing same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-543.
88071 The Mayor announced that the time had arrived to discuss the lease of City owned
property located east of Logan Avenue and north of Edwards Street extended to
Clifton Sallis for off-street parking purposes (deferred from September 9, 1985).
The two items of disagreement between the City and the leasee as discussed at the
last Council Meeting included the indemnity and liability insurance and the
requirement of hard surfacing of the parking lot. Both parties have agreed to a
$500,000 liability limit. After discussion the Council deleted a portion of
paragraph 8 requiring the leasee to hard surface the parking lot.
Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Dowie
that the lease between the City of Waterloo and Clifton Sallis for lease of
property east of Logan Avenue and north of Edward Street be received, placed on
file, and "Resolution_ approving said lease", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Nays:
Lichty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-544.
REPORTS
88072 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Seeber
that the Minutes of the Planning, Programing and Zoning Commission of August 12,
1985 be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
88073 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Seeber
that the Minutes of the Human Rights Commission of August 1, 1985 be received and
placed on file.
Motion carried.
88074 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Seeber
that the Waterloo Housing Authority Section 8, Existing Housing Program Report
and Financial Report of Ridgeway Towers for August 1985, be received and placed
on file.
Motion carried. '�
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REPORTS CONTINUED
88075 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Seeber
that the Community Development Board Minutes of August 13 and 22, and September
4, 1985, be received and placed on file.
Motion approved.
88076 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Seeber
that the City Auditor's Statement for August 1985 be received, placed on file and
approved:
Auditor's Balance - August 1, 1985 $32,592,633.79
Revenues - Property Tax 332,163.01
Revenues - Federal & State 758,127.05
Revenues - Other 1,570,603.42
Revenues - Transfers 497,178.08
Accounts Payable 1,984,387.90
Payrolls 2,108,318.26
Transfers 497,178.08
Auditor's Balance - August 31, 1985 $31,160,821.11
Warrants Outstanding 1,110,336.14
Treasurer's Balance - August 31, 1985 $32,271,157.25
Motion carried.
88077 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Seeber
that report from Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission on Brinkley's
Landing Beer Garden (The Ship's Helm) be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
Councilperson Klinger asked that a committee be appointed by the Mayor to
formulate a policy on outside beer gardens. Roger Morrison, 1020 Ackermant,
should be appointed as a member of the committee.
88078 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Seeber
that report frau Sign and Traffic Department on change of yield sign to stop
sign at intersection of Cornwall and LaPorte Road Access Road and report on
flashing lights at intersection of Grimm and Bopp Streets and LaPorte Road
be received, placed on file and approved.
Motion carried.
DOCUMENTS
88079 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that communication frau City Engineer transmitting utility agreement with
Waterloo Water Works for W. 4th Street, (IX -6583(1)--79-07) together with
recommendation of approval 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. 1985-545.
88080 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Penaluna
that communication from City Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 1 for FY 1985
East Side Parking Ramp Repairs, Contract No. 287 for increase of $2,819.00,
together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file, approved
and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor instructed to execute same.
Motion carried.
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RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
88081 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Penaluna
that "Resolution approving the cancellation of property taxes for Lots 38-43,
inclusive, Riverview Addition, in the total amount of $24.00 purchased by the
City of Waterloo in May, 1985", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to notify
the County Treasurer accordingly. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-546.
88082 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Seeber
that "Resolution authorizing cancellation of paving assessments for property
owned by Illinois Central Gulf Railroad in conjunction with the F.Y. 1985 Paving
Program, Contract No. 266", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
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esolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-547.
88083 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Seeber
that "Resolution authorizing the Mayor, to sign on behalf
proposed loan guarantee between the Chicago, Central and
local lending institution in the amount of $500,000.00",
Seven.
of City of Waterloo
Pacific Company and
be adopted. Ayes:
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-548.
NEW BUSINESS
88084 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Seeber
that communication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission transmitting
proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning Ordinance
relating to Bus Stop Bench Ordinance be received, placed on file, and "Resolution
setting date of hearing as October 14, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council
Chambers on above described amendments", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed
to publish notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-549.
88085 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Seeber
that communication from City Planner transmitting the appointment of John McCool
to position of Senior Planner and Superintendent of Water Pollution Control Plant
transmitting appointment of Robert Eisner to position of Sewer Pump
Operator/Mechanic, be received, placed on file and approved.
Motion carried.
88086 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Seeber
that communication frau City Engineer for 5th & 6th transmitting plans,
specifications, cost estimate, form of contract and notice for 5th and 6th Street
Project, IX -6653(3) be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of
hearing as September 23, 1985, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on
above described proposal", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish
notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-550.
88087 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Seeber
that communication from Police Chief transmitting the resignation of Michael Root
and entitlement to vacation and sick pay in the amount of $398.23 be
received, placed on file, approved, and "Resolution approving said payment", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-551.
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NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
88088 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Seeber
that the following requests for travel with expenses not to exceed amounts shown,
be received, placed on file and approved:
Travel Request
Harry Helgesen, Captain, to attend 5th Annual M.O.C.I.C. Training
Conference, Omaha, Neb., September 17-18, 1985, cost not to exceed $222.50.
Eric Gunderson, Sergeant, to attend 1st Annual LEIN Training Conference, Des
Moines, Iowa, September 16-18, 1985, cost not to exceed $189.00 plus use of
City vehicle.
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
88089 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty
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, Cigarette Permit, and Pawnbroker License be approved:
Class B - Beer and Wine Permit
QuikTrip Corporation, 1976 Franklin, (New) (Expires 10/25/86) plus
Sunday sales
Class C - Beer and Liquor Permit
The Dispensary, 2122 Kimball Avenue, (Renewal) (Expires 10/1/86)
Eight Ball Lounge, 302 Ansborough, (Renewal) (Expires 10/8/86)
plus Sunday sales
Class C - Beer and Wine
S & M Enterprises, Inc., 106 Brookeridge, (Renewal)
(Expires 9/23/86) plus Sunday sales
Cigarette Permit
Bing B. Ltd., 920 Taporte Road
Pawnbroker License
Corner Trading Post, 217 Washington
Motion carried.
BONDS
88090 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty
that the report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk through
September 16, 1985, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
88091 - W. David Tyler, City Attorney, stated that the Executive Session was permitted
under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c).
Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that the Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, meet in Executive Session.
Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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EXECUTIVE SESSION CONTINUED
88092 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Lichty
that the Executive Session adjourn.
Motion carried.
88093 - Moved by Lichty, seconded by Dowie
that the City not became involved with litigation on behalf of the Police
Sergeants as previously authorized by Council on September 3, 1985. Ayes:
Seven.
ADJOURNMENT
88094 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie
that the Council adjourn.
Motion carried.
Larry P. Burger
City Clerk/Auditor