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Home My WebLink About07/08/1985July 8, 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 8, 1985. Mayor Bowers in the Chair. Roll call: Klinger, Lichty, Getty, Seeber, Dowie, Wright. Absent: Penaluna. Invocation by Getty. Mayor Bowers introduced Evansdale Mayor Fred Saul and welcomed him to the meeting. 87678 -Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as amended for the Regular Session of July 8, 1985, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. 87679 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Lichty that the Minutes of the Regular Session held July 1, 1985, at 7:00 p.m., be approved. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 87680 Sandy Traug, 207 Oaklawn Avenue, asked of the status of legal proceedings against the properties at 204 and 208 Oaklawn. She reported that aver the past week -end an arson fire was set at 208 Oaklawn. In response to this request for information, City Attorney W. David Tyler reported that the necessary letters and legal proceedings have been sent to the property owners asking for their assistance in tearing the structures down. To date, the owners of these properties have not responded to these letters. He thanked the neighbors in assisting 4-o obtain the addresses of the owners of said properties. Councilperson Seeber reported that the Housing Committee will meet on July 16, 1985, at 4:00 p.m. At that time, Assistant City Attorney Donna Lesyshen will report on the status of these structures and others. John Bedard,1924 Mulberry Street reported to the Council an idea he had on the revitalization of downtown Waterloo. He suggested the closing of East 4th Street, between Mulberry and Water Street and that the side streets of Lafayette Street between Park Avenue and East 5th Street and Sycamore Street between Park Avenue and East 5th Street be closed to traffic. He suggested that a pedestrian Mall be constructed within the confines of these boundaries. No parking would be allowed in these areas. With this type of arrangement, pedestrians would have easier access to retail stores, vendors could locate within the mall area, bridges would still be accessible for usage as well as the parking ramps. He asked that the Council look into this type of arrangement for the downtown. L. C. Hennesey, 319 Belmont Street, asked for amends to previous camnents that he had made to the pigeon problems at 204 and 208 Oaklawn Avenue. (see Minutes of June 3, 1985) Ramona TePaske, 302 Sunnyside, asked that the Housing Committee look into appropriate rules and regulations so that the situation at 204 and 208 Oaklawn do not repeat themselves other places in the City. Moved by Lichty, seconded by Seeber that the above remarks be received and placed on file. Motion carried. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 87681 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Lichty that communication from City Engineer transmitting the request of Steve Bloom for temporary asphalt driveway at 705 Prospect Blvd., to be located on Derbyshire Road, together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving the request of Steve Bloom for a temporary asphalt driveway asphalt at 705 Prospect Blvd., irrespective of latter official grade", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-342. July 8, 1985 Page Two DOCUMENTS 87682 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger that communication from City Engineer transmitting Contract, Bonds, and Certificate of Insurance from Cedar Falls Construction, Inc., for the F.Y. 1986 Paving Program, Contract No. 288 together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", and Mayor and Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-343. 87683 - Councilperson Lichty stated that the City of Waterloo cannot afford paying for 25% of the project cost (Rainbow Drive reconstruction from Waterloo Road to Hackett Road Bypass). She stated that several months ago she reported to the Council that instead of a 15% local match of the Interstate Substitution Project that the City's portion would be increased to 25%. She stated that the City should not fund projects at the ratio of 75% Federal money and 25% local match. Bob Stevenson, City Planner, explained that this project is a Priority 3 project and may not be funded through Interstate Substitution money. As an alternative, funding is being sought through the Federal Aid to Urban Systems (FAUS) which means the City would pay 25% of the total cost and that Federal Government would pay 75%. The Agreement does not bind the City to construction of Rainbow Drive between Hackett Road ByPass and Waterloo Road in Cedar Falls. Funding for design with FAUS Funds has been approved by the Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments (INRCOG) and is available for use on this project. Moved by Davie, seconded by Klinger that 28E Agreement with the City of Cedar Falls for design and construction of Rainbow Drive from Hackett Road Bypass to Waterloo Road be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to execute same. Ayes: Five. Nays: Lichty. Absent: Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-344. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 87684 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber that "Resolution approving temporary easement frau Cecil H. Sieglaff, Robert L. Sieglaff, George H.C. Sieglaff, and Waterloo Savings Bank, Trustee for Dorothy D. Sieglaff, for Hackett Road ByPass, 2703 Huntington Road, (Parcel No. B-2)", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-345. 87685 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Klinger that "Resolution accepting acquisition contracts and approving deed from Cecil H. Sieglaff, Robert L. Sieglaff, George H.C. Sieglaff, and Waterloo Savings Bank, Trustee for Dorothy D. Sieglaff, for Hackett Road ByPass, (Parcel No. AD -1, AD -2, B-1, and B-3)", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-346. 87686 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright that "Resolution approving acquisition payment and accepting deed and temporary easement from Westfield Lumber Company for Wagner Road, (Parcel No. 6)", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-347. 87687 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright that "Resolution accepting and approving certain acquisition contracts to sell real property to the City and accepting and approving certain deeds from Westfield Lumber Company for property along Wagner Road", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-348. July 8, 1985 Page Three ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 87688 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Klinger that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and wted for passage at two prior meetings, be suspended, and that below ordinance be recorded as having been considered and passed for the second and third times and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Motion carried. 87689 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber that 'Ordinance establishing grades for F.Y. 1986 Paving Program, Contract No. 288", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3397. 87690 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Wright that "an Ordinance vacating an alley between Roosevelt and Ann Streets and east of Gilbert Street", be received, filed, considered and passed for the third time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Motion carried. 87691 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Dowie that "an Ordinance vacating an alley between Roosevelt and Ann Streets and east of Gilbert Street", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3398. 87692 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Lichty that 'Resolution authorizing the sale and conveyance of the alley located between Roosevelt and Ann Streets and east of Gilbert Street to Dale Elwood and Martha Louise DuBois and Augustus C. Anderson, Jr., Kecia D. Anderson and Augustus C. Anderson III", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-349. NEW BUSINESS 87693 -Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber that communication from Police Department transmitting resignation of Brian Snyder and entitlement to vacation and sick pay in the amount of $263.20 be received, placed on file, approved, and 'Resolution approving said payment", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-350. 87694 - A brief discussion was heard on the communication from the Affirmative Action Officer/Personnel Analyst concerning the appointment as related to the Affirmative Action Plan. Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber that communication frau Park Director recommending the appointment of Gary Roedema to the position of Construction Foreman be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. July 8, 1985 Page Four MISCELLANEOUS 87695 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dawie 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 Permits be approved: Wine Permit Application Class B Cork's Grocery, 1956 Lafayette, (New) (Expires 5/1/86) Gordy's Inc., 2834 Ansboraugh, (New) (Expires 3/18/86) Gordy's Inc., 2052 Logan Avenue, (New) (Expires 7/11/86) Kwik Shop #521, 352 Fletcher, (New) (Expires 7/12/86) Siech's Varly Drug, 1108 LaPorte Road, (New) (Expires 9/1/85) Beer and Liquor Permit License Application Class C Herb's Round Table, 1307 W. 5th Street, (Renewal) (Expires 7/13/86) plus Sunday sales Cigarette Permits 9 Cigarette Renewals Motion carried. BONDS 87696 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Klinger that the report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk through July 8, 1985, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 87697 -Moved by Klinger, seconded by Dowie that the Council adjourn. Motion carried. Michelle Temeyer Deputy Clerk/Auditor