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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/15/1985July 15, 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 July 15, 1985. Mayor Bowers in the Chair. Roll call: Wright, Seeber, Getty, Lichty, Penaluna, and Klinger. Absent: Davie. Invocation by Klinger. 87698 -Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Lichty that the Agenda, as amended for the Regular Session of July 15, 1985, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. 87699 Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber that the Minutes of the Regular Session held July 8, 1985, at 7:00 p.m., be approved. Motion carried. HEARINGS AND BIDS Dowie now present. 87700 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Klinger that proof of publication of notice of public hearing and taking of bids on the F.Y. 1985 East Side Parking Ramp Repairs, Contract No. 287, as published in the Waterloo Courier on June 28, 1985, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 87701 - 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 Klinger, seconded by Penaluna that "Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the F.Y. 1985 East Side Parking Ramp Repairs, Contract No. 287", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-350. 87702 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie that "Resolution ordering construction", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-351. 87703 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright to receive, file, instruct Clerk to open and read bids, and refer to City Engineer for recommendation (see CR87738 for further action): Bidder Bid Bond Bid Amount Cardinal Construction Co. 5% $36,484.00 Motion carried. 87704 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Dowie that proof of publication of notice of public hearing and taking of bids on the F.Y. 1985 Maywood Storm Sewer Improvements, Contract No. 278, as published in the Waterloo Courier on June 28, 1985, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. July 15, 1985 Page 2 HEARINGS AND BIDS CONTINUED 87705 - 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 Wright that "Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the F.Y. 1985 Maywood Storm Sewer Improvements, Contract No. 278", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-352. 87706 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright that "Resolution ordering construction", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No, 1985-353. 87707 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Dowie t o receive, file, instruct Clerk to open Engineer for recommendation (see CR87739 for Bidder Happel Excavating, Inc. Hurst & Sons Contractors, Inc. NUCON Construction, Inc. Petersen Contractors, Inc. Winmor Construction Co., Inc. Winter Construction Bid Bond 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% and read bids, and refer to City award of contract): Bid Amount $618,513.42 $714,055.30 $584,884.53 $604,258.45 $569,935.43 $971,260.34 Motion carried. HEARING 87708 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wright that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the sale and conveyance of property located in Blowers Creek Flood Control Area-- Thompson's Used Cars and Strohm property, as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 8, 1985, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 87709 - 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 Klinger, seconded by Lichty that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of property located in Blowers Creek Flood Control Area to Thompson's Used Cars and L.C. and Alice M. Strohm", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-354. ORAL PRESENATIONS 87710 - Sydney Thomas, 115 Sheridan Road, appeared before the Council in regard to a complaint against the City of Waterloo on a traffic hazard due to a hedge at the intersection of Sheridan Road and Ridgeway Avenue. He explained that on June 24, 1985 (see CR87652) that he had advised the Council of the hedge on the south side of Ridgeway Avenue and east of Sheridan Road. To date nothing has been cone on this matter. He had two questions for the Council: (1) Will the shrubs be taken out? (2) If so, when? City Attorney, W. David Tyler, indicated that the property owner has obtained bids from two tree trimmers. today. His understanding was that the owner would employ one of the two to remove the hedges as soon as possible. Mr. Thomas indicated his displeasure with the length of time that it has taken to rectify this matter and felt that this matter should not have been handled at the Council level but should have been taken care of immediately by the staff. July 15, 1985 Page 3 ORAL PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED Reverend Alexander requested the Council's permission to conduct an outdoor prayer meeting at the corner of Almond and Iowa Streets. He stated that prior to the time that they could get electrical service to this temporary location, it was necessary to gain City Council approval. He stated that the meeting would take place for approximately one week during the evening hours. Bob Stevenson, City Planner, indicated that he had told Reverend Alexander to bring this item before the Council for their approval. The Council concurred in allowing this event. The owner of the Sleepy Time Motel, 3961 Logan, indicated that due to sanitary sewer repairs in the area the drainage has been changed in the area and is causing problems at his motel. The Mayor indicated that he was aware of the situation and that the contractor was making necessary repairs to alleviate the situation. Councilperson Wright presented a petition signed by area residents along Beech Street requesting a truck embargo. The petitioners indicated that Beech Street has been recently repaired and that they did not wish trucks to destroy the surfacing. This item will be referred to the Sign and Traffic Department. Councilperson Seeber indicated that on July 25, 1985, RAGBRAI will be riding through Waterloo and will be spending the evening in the Crossroads and Bontrager Park area. Due to new management at Crossroads Center,- the cleaning personnel have been terminated and new non-union personnel hired. Due to this situation, there may be a picket line or a picket at the Crossroads Center during the RAGBRAI event. He indicated that this could be a potential problem and suggested that the City consider moving all RAGBRAI events to City parks. Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Wright that all the above comments be received, placed on file with the latter item concerning RAGBRAI referred to the Park Department for further review and study. Motion carried. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 87711 -Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that petition from area residents requesting installation of stop sign at the intersection of West Second Street and Wellington Street together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file and referred to Sign and Traffic. Motion carried. REPORTS 87712 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright that the Community Development Board Minutes of June 11, 1985 be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 87713 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright that the Recreation Commission Minutes of June 13, 1985 be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 87714 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright that the City Auditor's Report for June, 1985 be received and placed on file. Motion carried. July 15, 1985 Page 4 DOCUMENTS 87715 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that communication from City Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 18 for net increase of $620.00 from Shappert Engineering Co., for the Sixth Street Bridge, Contract No. 215 together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file and approved and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor instructed to execute same. Motion carri ed . 87716 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that communication from City Planner transmitting utility agreement with Iowa Public Service for Hackett Road Bypass (Phase I) together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor instructed to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-355. 87717 - Moved by Dawie, seconded by Getty that communication from City Planner transmitting utility agreement with Iowa Public Service for Wagner Road together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor instructed to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-356. 87718 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that Amendment to contract with State Historic Preservation Office for continuation of Citywide Architectural and Historical Study, together with recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said amendment", be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor instructed to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-357. 87719 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that communication from City Engineer transmitting recommendation of acceptance and completion report for the F.Y. 1985 Conway Vicinity Skywalk, Contract No. 281, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said report", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-358. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 87720 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Wright that "Resolution authorizing to proceed with condemnation of property in conjunction with Hackett Road Bypass awned by Marion Costarella, 3551 University Avenue", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor asigned No. 1985-359. 87721 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Wright that "Resolution accepting and approving certain acquisition contracts to sell real property and accepting and approving deeds from Betty DuBois and John and Eva Dean Derfield in conjunction with Maywood Storm Sewer and Drainage Project (parcel W-11 and W-12)", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-360. 87722 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Wright that "Resolution approving certain permanent easements in Maywood for Storm Sewer and Drainage Project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-361. July 15, 1985 Page 5 RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED 87723 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Wright that "Resolution approving permanent and temporary easements in Maywood for Storm Sewer and Drainage Project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-362. 87724 Moved by Klinger, seconded by Dowie that "Resolution accepting acquisition contracts to sell real property and accepting and approving deeds from William J. Fuller, 3760 Wagner Road (Parcel No. 10)", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-363. 87725 Moved by Klinger, seconded by Dowie that "Resolution accepting acquisition contracts to sell real property and accepting and approving deeds from Wilbur J. and Lorna D. Heroninus, 3865 Wagner Road (Parcel No. 28)", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-364. 87726 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Dawie that "Resolution accepting acquisition contracts to sell real property and accepting and approving deeds from Robert D. and Wilma L. Jordan, 3951 Wagner Road (Parcel No. 31)", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-365. 87727 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Dowie that "Resolution accepting acquisition contracts to sell real property and accepting and approving deeds from Eugene and Christie Elliott, 3961 Wagner Road (Parcel No. 32)", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-366. 87728 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Dowie that "Resolution accepting acquisition contracts to sell real property and accepting and approving deeds from James C. Kobliska, 3971 Wagner Road (Parcel No. 33)", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-367. 87729 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Dowie that 'Resolution accepting acquisition contracts to sell real property and accepting and approving deeds from Jerry and Margaret Wallace, 3847 Wagner Road (Parcel No. 27)", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-368. BIT T S PAYMENT 87730 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty - that 'Bills Resolution Schedule A and B copies of which are available in the Office of the Clerk/Auditor", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-369. July 15, 1985 Page 6 BILIS PAYMENT CONTINUED 87731 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Penaluna that "Resolution approving the following pay estimates for amounts shown together with recommendation of approval: Conway Vicinity Skywalk, Contract No. 281 Pay Estimate No. 7 from Cardinal Construction in the amount of $9,976.00. Lafayette Street Sanitary Sewer Extension No. 2, Contract No. 275 Estimate from Brice, Petrides & Assoc., Inc., in the amount of $1,155.57. Falls Avenue (University Avenue to Cleveland Street) Project No. IX -6570(1)--79-07 Pay estimate No. 1 from Brice, Petrides and Assoc., Inc., in the amount of $11,251.34. Ansborough Avenue (from University Avenue to Rainbow Drive) Project No. IX -6615(2)--79-07 Pay estimate No. 1 from Brice, Petrides and Assoc., Inc., in the amount of $11,957.37. F.Y. 1985 Falls Avenue Trunk Sewer Intercity Interceptor Stage III, Contract No. 254 Pay estimate No. 3 from Brice, Petrides and Assoc., Inc., in the amount of $6,327.16. F.Y. 1985 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 283 Pay estimate No. 2 from Cedar Valley Construction in the amount of $506,670.28. West Fourth Street (Shaulis Road to Ansborough Avenue) Project No. IX -6587(1)--79-07 Pay estimate No. 12 from Wayne Claassen & Surveying, Inc., in the amount of $12,218.36. F.Y. 1986 Paving Program, Contract No. 288 Pay estimate from Wayne Claassen & Surveying, Inc., in the amount of $143.41. F.Y. 1985 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 283 Pay estimate No. 5 from Jensen Cary Shoff Engineers, Inc., in the amount of.$4,116.12. F.Y. 1985 Falls Avenue Trunk Sewer Intercity Interceptor Stage III, Contract No. 254 Pay estimate No. 5 fran McAninch Corporation in the amount of $51,878.22. Hoff Road (W. 4th Street to W. Shaulis Road) Project No. IX -6591(1)--79-07 Pay estimate No. 2 frau Robinson Engineering Company in the amount of $244.79 (lighting). Hoff Road (W. 4th Street to W. Shaulis Road) Project No. IX -6587(3)--79-07 Pay estimates No. 17 frau Robinson Engineering Company in the amount of $5,754.90. Dysart Road (from Shaulis Road to Orange Road) Project No. IX -6691(1)--79-07 Pay estimate No. 8 frau Robinson Engineering Company in the amount of $992.92. Hoff Road Sanitary Sewer Improvements (W. 4th Street to W. Shaulis Road), Project No. IX -6591(1)--79-07 Pay estimate No. 2 -from Robinson Engineering Company in the amount of $240.99. July 15, 1985 BILLS PAYMENT CONTINUED Sixth Street Bridge, Contract No. 215 Pay estimate No. 25 from Shappart Engineering Company in the amount of $144,146.28. Kimball Avenue to Ridgeway Avenue to South City Limits Project No. IX -6641(1)--79-07 Pay estimate No. 18 from Schenk Engineering Company in the amount of $5,831.34", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval of Mayor assigned No. 1985-370. 87732 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Penaluna that 'Resolution approving the following statements for amounts shown together with recommendation of approval: F.Y. 1986 Paving Program, Contract No. 280 Invoice from Wayne CI sen Engineering Company in the amount of $17,643.75. IDOT Structure Inventory and Appraisal Forms Statement from Brice, Petrides and Assoc., Inc., in the amount of $4,950.00", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Page 7 Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-371. NEW BUSINESS 87733 -Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber that communication from Police Chief transmitting list of officers eligible for cleaning and clothing allowance for first half F.Y. 1985-86 be received, placed on file and 'Resolution approving said allowance", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to issue warrants accordingly. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-372. 87734 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber that communication from Fire Chief transmitting recommendation on pranotion of Thomas J. Lanigan to position of Fire Equipment Operator be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 87735 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, etc., for the F.Y. 1986 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 290 be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 87736 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Getty to receive and file plans, etc., prepared by the City Engineer for the F.Y. 1986 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 290 and 'Resolution preliminarily approving same", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-373. 87737 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that "Resolution setting date of hearing as August 5, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on plans and taking of bids on the F.Y. 1986 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 290", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-374. July 15, 1985 Page 8 NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED 87738 - Moved by Getty, seconded by that the following requests be received, placed on file Travel Requests Seeber for travel with expenses not to exceed amounts shown, and approved: Jeff Murphy. Engineering Technician, to attend Soil and Asphalt Testing Seminar, Oak Creek, Wisconsin, July 25-26, 1985, cost not to exceed $220.00, plus use of City vehicle. Gerald L. Olson, Fire Chief, to attend International Association of Fire Chiefs Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 14-19, 1985, cost not to exceed $1,000.00. Motion carried. 87739 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright that award of contract on F.Y. 1985 East Side Parking Ramp Repairs, Contract No. 287 be delayed for one (1) week. Motion carried. 87740 - The City Engineer reported that the low bid of Winmor Construction Company, Inc. for the F.Y. 1985 Maywood Storm Sewer Improvements, Areas I, Il,and II, Contract No. 278 was in order and recommended its approval. Moved by Wright, seconded by Getty that "Resolution awarding contract for Contract No. 278 to Winmor Construction Company, Inc.", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-375. MISCELLANEOUS 87741 - Moved by Lichty, seconded by Dowie, 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: Class C Beer and Liquor Jim's Lounge, 1406 Commercial St. (Renewal Expires Rail's End, 110 Ida St. (Renewal Expires Decathlon Club, 1033 Decathlon Dr. (Old location - New Owner - Motion carried. August 7, July 24, Expires July 15, 1986) 1986) 1986) 87742 - W. David Tyler, City Attorney, reported that it was appropriate to conduct an Executive Session as the matter related to the purchase of property and as authorized under Iowa Code Section 28A.5(j). Moved by Dowie, seconded by Klinger that the Council adjourn to Executive Session. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. July 15, 1985 Page 9 EXECUTIVE SESSION 87743 -Moved by Klinger, seconded by Dowie to adjourn the Executive Session. Motion carried. 87744 -Moved by Davie, seconded by Getty that the City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa waive its right of repurchase of certain property and the City Attorney be instructed to notify the affected parties. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 87745 -Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty that the Council adjourn. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger City Clerk/Auditor