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Home My WebLink About08/26/1985August 26, 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 August 26, 1985. Mayor Bowers in the Chair. Roll call: Wright, Dowie, Seeber, Getty, Penaluna, and Klinger. Absent: Lichty. Invocation by Wright. 87967 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed for the Regular Session of August 26, 1985, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. 87968 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright that the Minutes of the Regular Session held August 19, 1985, and Special Meeting of August 21, 1985, be approved. Motion carried. HEARING AND BID 87969 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Seeber that proof of publication of notice of public hearing for the F.Y. 1986 Sans Souci Island Bypass Cheuiel Wing Dam, Contract No. 237, for plans, specifications, etc., taking of bids, as published in the Waterloo Courier on August 9, 1985 be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 87970 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place for public hearing the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie that "Resolution confirming the approval of plans, specifications, etc., for the F.Y. 1986 Sans Souci Island Bypass Channel Wing Dam, Contract No. 237", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-489. 87971 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber that "Resolution ordering construction for the F.Y. 1986 Sans Souci Island Bypass Channel Wing Dam, Contract No. 237", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-490. 87972 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty to receive, file, and instruct Clerk to open and read bids, and refer to City Engineer for the F.Y. 1986 Sans Souci Island Bypass Channel Wing Dam, Contract No. 237 (with report and recommendation in one (1) week:) Bidder Bid Bond Bid Amount Peterson Contractors, Inc. 5% $183,392.00 Rampart Corporation 5% $141,201.46 Tschiggfrie Excavating 5% $205,554.23 Cedar Valley Corporation 5% $175,643.59 Motion carried. August 26, 1985 Page Two ORAL PRESENTATIONS 87973 - Ernie Klatt, 938 Prairie Meadow Court, commented about the Wing Dam to be built on the Cedar River on Sans Souci Island. John Bedard, 1938 Franklin Street, reported on the condition of the intersection of Lafayette Street and Mulberry Street. The cement is breaking up and needs repair. Mayor Bowers reported that this will be reported to the Street Department. Moved by Wright, seconded by Dowie that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Motion carried. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 87974 -Moved by Dawie, seconded by Wright that communication from City Engineer transmitting the request of Timothy Lake, 4165 Chico Drive, for temporary concrete driveway together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-491. 87975 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wright that communication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission transmitting request of Clifton Sallis, 743 Logan Avenue, to lease City owned property located east of Logan Avenue between Edward and Center Streets together with recommendation of Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as September 9, 1985, at 7:00 p.m. on above described proposal", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-492. 87976 - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for discussion on the beer garden for The Jet, 451 W. Parker. Roger Morrison, 1020 Ackermant Street, presented a petition of area residents opposing the beer garden at The Jet. The petition asked that the City declare this location a public nuisance based on the following items: 1) the dirt and dust from the parking lot; 2) the tall weeds; 3) whenit rains, water must be pumped out of the beer garden; 4) noise late into the evening; 5) beer being taken into the parking lot; 6) frequent urination in the parking area and sometimes in the daytime; 7)the obscene language; and 8) the bright street lights that eluminate the parking area. Mr. Morrison complimented the Police Department on their assistance. On several occasions, the Police Department has measured the sound level at the establishment, however at no time did the noise level exceed the noise ordinance. The Mayor askedthe City Attorney if the City could terminate the beer garden permit. The City Attorney reported that if various conditions of the permit have not been complied, with the City could take action to remove the permit. Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger that a public hearing on the status of the beer permit license issued to The Jet, 451 W. Parker be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of public hearing as September 9, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to give notice, including notification to the holders of said beer garden license. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-493. August 26, 1985 Page Three DOCUMENTS 87977 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Seeber that communication from Engineering Department transmitting agreement for Engineering Services, Inc., with Wayne Claassen Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for Independence Avenue Reconstruction, Area Sanitary and Storm Sewer Improvements, IX -6600(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: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-494. 87978 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Seeber that communication frau City Planner transmitting Utility Agreement with Waterloo Water Works for Hoff Road, IX -6587(4)--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: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-495. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 87979 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger that 'Resolution accepting and approving certain acquisition contracts to sell real property to the City and accepting and approving certain deeds frau C. James and Jeanne Mittan for 1234 Flammang Drive, Parcel No. 7, for San Marnan Drive", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-496. BILLS PAYMENT 87980 - Moved by Dawie, seconded by Seeber that "Bills, Resolution Schedule A", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-497. 87981 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright that 'Resolution approving the following pay estimates for amounts shown together with recommendation of approval: Donald Street (U.S. 20 to Sage Road), Project No. IX6662(1)--78-07 Estimate No. 12 from Brice, Petrides/Donohue in the amount of $12,339.90. San Marnan Drive (from West Fourth Street to Sheffield Avenue), Project No. IX -6498(1)--79-07 Estimate No. 17 frau Brice, Petrides/Donohue in the amount of $17,915.40. Sixth Street (Fifth and Sixth Street - Franklin Street to Washington Street, Project No. IX -6653(2)--79-07 Invoice No. 8 from Brice, Petrides/Donohue in the amount of $9,491.12. Sixth Street Bridge, Contract No. 215, Project No. IX -6653(1)--79-07 Invoice No. 10 from Brice, Petrides/Donohue in the amount of $8,027.69", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-498. August 26, 1985 Page Four NEW BUSINESS 87982 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Getty that communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager transmitting a water repair for 220 Madison and the certification of the assessment of $595.00 to the County Treasurer's Office be received, placed on file, approved and 'Resolution authorizing said certification", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-499. 87983 -Moved by Wright, seconded by Getty that communication from Police Chief transmitting resignation of Sherry Meleney together with accumulated sick pay in the amount of $1,285.96 be received, placed on file, approved and "Resolution approving said payment", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-500. 87984 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Getty that communication from Police Chief transmitting list of officers eligible for clothing allowance for the first half of F.Y. 1986 be received, placed on file, approved and 'Resolution authorizing payment", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-501. 87985 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Getty that the following requests for travel with expenses not to exceed amounts shown, be received, placed on file and approved: Travel Requests Darwin Cunningham, Patrolman, to attend International Association of Chiefs of Police, Crime Analysis School, St. Louis, Missouri, August 26-29, 1985, cost not to exceed $1,000. Jack Fellenzer, Transportation Specialist, to attend Appraisal School for Eminent Domain Acquisition, Ames, September 5-6, 1985, cost not to exceed $134 plus use of City vehicle. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 87986 - Moved by Getty, 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 the Cigarette License be approved: Class C Beer Uban Oil Co. dba Kerr McGee, 2100 Lafayette, (Renewal) (Expires 9/24/86) plus Sunday sales Class E Beer Pester Marketing Company #97, 508 N. Broadway, (New) (Expires 10/1/86) plus Sunday sales Beer and Liquor License Application Permit plus Sunday sales Class C The Hitchin Post, 749 Rainbow, (Renewal) (Expires 9/9/86) Porky's Red Carpet, 1409 Newell, (Renewal) (Expires 9/1/86) The 4th Street Station, 3251 W. 4th, (Renewal) (Expires 9/1/86) Electric Park Lanes, W. Conger & Rainbow, (Renewal) (Expires 9/7/86) Cigarette Permit B & B Tobacco, 239 Denver Motion carried. ''\ August 26, 1985 Page Five BONDS 87987 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk through August 26, 1985, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. 87988 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Dowie that the Council adjourn. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger Clerk/Auditor