HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/13/1985May 13, 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 May
13, 1985. Mayor Bowers in the Chair. Roll call: Klinger, Penaluna,
Lichty, Getty, Seeber, Dowie, Wright.
Invocation by Seeber.
87378 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Getty
that the Agenda, as proposed for the Regular Session of May 13, 1985,
at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved.
Motion carried.
87379 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Dowie
that the Minutes of the Regular Session held May 6, 1985, at 7:00
p.m., be approved.
Motion carried.
87380 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Lichty
that the City Council adjourn to meet as the Board of Health.
Motion carried.
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met as the Board of
Health in the City Hall Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, May 13,
1985. Roll call: Klinger, Penaluna, Lichty, Getty, Seeber, Dowie,
Wright. Mayor Bowers in the Chair.
87381 - The Memorandum of Consent and Cooperation between the City of
Waterloo and the Iowa State Department of Health known as a 28E
Agreement was reviewed. Donna Balk, Coordinator of Health and
Sanitation Department, reported that their department's
recommendation was not to enter into this Agreement, as the State is
already performing the task of investigating complaints of Health
Care Facilities. Within the last year approximately twelve (12)
complaint calls have been filed with the State concerning Health Care
Facilities in Black Hawk County. Consensus of the Council was to
delay action on this matter until Bill Mayes, Black Hawk County
Health Director could be present to explain the need for this
Agreement.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that the communication from Black Hawk County Health Department
transmitting the Memorandum of Consent and Cooperation between the
Iowa State Department of Health and Black Hawk County for the
purposes of investigating complaints of Health Care Facilities within
the City limits of the City of Waterloobe received, placed on file
and action delayed for one week.
Motion carried.
87382 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Lichty
to adjourn to full Council.
Motion carried.
May 13, 1985 Page Two
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
87383 - Mike Baker, 1300 Byron Avenue, asked why the sound system in the
Council Chambers could not be better.
Mayor Bowers reminded Councilmembers to speak into the microphone
lapel. It was also suggested that at next week's Council Meeting the
table model of microphones be utilized.
Councilperson Wright read a letter from Orrin E. Miller, 1920
Franklin Street asking the Council not to oppose any limitations or
restrict any activity in anyway during the 4th Street Cruise.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Klinger
that the above remarks be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
87384 - MDved by Daaie, seconded by Wright
that request of the Northeast Iowa Sports Car Club for variance to
Ordinance No. 3094, Noise Ordinance, for Auto Cross to be held on
June 9, 1985, together with map indicating the routing of said event
and recommendation of approval from the Police Department be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said variance",
be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-206.
87385 - Moved by Daaie, seconded by Wright
that request of Crossroads Center Merchants Association for variance
to Ordinance No. 3094, Noise Ordinance for a celebration to be held
at Crossroads Center on the evening of July 25, 1985, for the RAGBRAI
Riders at the upper level of the parking lot, together with
recommendation of approval of the Police Department be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said variance", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-207.
87386 - Moved by Daaie, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Oma A.
G. Fergurson for temporary asphalt driveway at 1530 Newell Street
together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file
and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-208.
REPORTS
87387 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Dowie
that the City Auditor's Statement for April, 1985 be received and
placed on file:
Auditor's Balance - April 1, 1985 $26,689,191.20
Revenues - Property Tax 3,520,943.24
Revenues - City Clerk 340,989.99
Revenues - City Treasurer 2,093,718.20
Revenues - Transfers 5,303,243.47
Accounts Payable 1,864,006.70
Payrolls 1,393,042.23
Transfers 5,303,243.47
Auditor's Balance - April 30, 1985
Warrants Outstanding
Treasurer's Balance - April 30, 1985
Motion carried.
$29,387,793.70
714,530.49
$30,102,324.19
May 13, 1985 Page Three
REPORTS CONTINUED
87388 -Moved by Wright, seconded by Dowie
that the Minutes of the Waterloo Board of Park Commissioners held on
April 10, 1985, be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
87389 - The communication frau Economic Development Committee transmitting
recommendation on participation with the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce
on Highway Relocation to assist affected property owners with the
expenditure of $15,000 annually for the new position was reviewed.
Chairperson Penaluna indicated that approximately 75 businesses
representing $7.5 million dollars in assessed value lie within the
218 Corridor and will be affected by the new highway. These
businesses generate approximately $220,000 in tax revenues annually.
He recommended that the Council fund the program for one year with
reevaluation of the program 9 to 10 months after the hiring of the
new staff person. Weekly reports will be provided to the Council of
progress in the relocation effort.
Mayor Bowers indicated his support of this position and asked the
Council's approval.
Jim Bockelman, President of the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, spoke
in favor of the request and indicated that the City would be involved
in the selection process for the new position.
Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Dowie
that said communication be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said request", be adopted with weekly reports to the
Council and reevaluation of the program 9 to 10 months after its
initiation. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-209.
DOCUMENTS
87390 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Getty
that communication from the City Engineer transmitting a Crossing
Agreement with Chicago and North Western Transportation Company for
5th and 6th Streets (IX -6653(3)--79-07) together with recommendation
of approval be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving
said document", be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to
execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-210.
87391 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Getty
that communication from the City Planner transmitting the revised
Agreement No. 85-17-145 with the Iowa Department of Transportation
for the installation of traffic signals at the north and south ramp
terminals of Relocated Highway 20 with U.S. 63 in Waterloo (Project
No. (IX -520-6(13)--3P-07) together with recommendation of approval
be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said document",
be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-211.
May 13, 1985 Page Four
DOCUMENTS CONTINUED
87392 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Getty
that communication from City Engineer transmitting recommendation of
Acceptance for the F.Y. 1985 Installation of the Roof for Sewer
Department Building at the Water Pollution Control Plant, Contract
No. 280, with Chuck Heene Construction, Inc., be received, placed on
file and "Resolution approving said document", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-212.
87393 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Getty
that communication from City Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 1
for the F.Y. 1985 Lafayette Street Sanitary Sewer Extension No. 2,
Contract No. 275 for Rampart Corporation for a net increase of
$1,668.45 together with recommendation of approval be received,
placed on file, approved and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to
execute same.
Motion carried.
87394 - Councilperson Seeber extended his thanks to the National Cattle
Congress for their cooperation in approving this contract.
Moved by Seeber, seconded by Getty
that Amendment to Lease Agreement with the National Cattle Congress
for McElroy Auditorium dated May 13, 1985, be received, placed on
file and "Resolution approving said amendment to lease agreement",
be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-213.
Mayor Bowers reported that Councilperson Seeber has been appointed
Chairperson of a task force to begin looking at a new ice facility.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
87395 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber
that "Resolution accepting and approving the contract to sell real
property to the City and accepting and approving deed for 1509
Rainbow Drive with the Reorganized Church of the Latter Day Saints
for Parcel No. Y (Hackett Road By -Pass)", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-214.
87396 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger
that "Resolution authorizing the destruction of certain records and
papers as provided in Section No. 372.13 paragraph 5 of the 1981 Code
of Iowa in the Clerk/Auditor's Office", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-215.
ANN
May 13, 1985 Page Five
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED
87397 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that "Resolution authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of
Agreement by and between the City of Waterloo, Iowa and James E.
Walsh, Jr., Law Office Project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-216.
87398 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that "Resolution fixing date of hearing as June 3, 1985, at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Hall Council Chambers on proposed Qualified Urban Renewal
Area Revenue Bonds, Series 1985 James E. Walsh, Jr., (Law Office
Project) in an amount not to exceed $350,000", be adopted and
Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-217.
87399 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that "Resolution authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of
Agreement by and between the City of Waterloo, Iowa and Omega
Cabinets, Ltd", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-218.
87400 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that "Resolution fixing date of hearing as June 3, 1985, at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Hall Council Chambers on proposed Industrial Revenue
Bonds, Series 1985 (Omega Cabinets Expansion Project) in an amount
not to exceed $800,000", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to
publish notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-219.
87401 - Donna Lesyshen, Assistant City Attorney, gave a brief overview of the
amusement/entertainment ordinance including the requirements of the
application and the $25.00 fee.
Sharon Juon, Director of the Waterloo Downtown Council, indicated
that the requirement of a $25.00 fee for each event may require each
event during My Waterloo Days to be so licensed. If this were the
case, this would put the My Waterloo Days event in jeopardy.
Mayor Bowers indicated that he would not recommend approval of this
ordinance at this time.
W. David Tyler, City Attorney, indicated that the ordinance was
developed as a result of meetings with the 4th Street Cruise
Commission, persons and various other organizations following last
year's cruise days. It was his understanding that the parties had
mutually agreed to the requirements of this ordinance. He also
indicated that the City Departments expend large amounts of money for
such events including security, clean up, and planning.
It was decided that a Committee be formulated to review the
requirements of the ordinance and make changes as needed.
Councilperson Getty agreed to convene this Committee. Dave Stein,
Manager of Crossroads Center, asked to be on the Committee. Jim
Miller of the Highland Area also requested membership on the
Committee and invited the Mayor and Council to the Highland Festival
on May 18, 1985.
Moved by Lichty, seconded by Wright
that the above remarks be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
May 13, 1985 Page Six
BILLS PAYMENT
87402 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Seeber
that 'Bills Resolution Schedule A and B", be adopted with said bills
available in the Office of the Clerk/Auditor. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-220.
87403 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber
that "Resolution approving the following pay estimates for amounts
shown together with recommendation of approval:
Conway Vicinity Salk, Contract No. 281
Pay estimate No. from Brice, Petrides & Assoc., in the amount
of $109,936.00.
East Park Avenue Improvements, Contract No. 263
(IX -6579(1)--79-07)
Pay estimate No. 1 from Cedar Valley Corporation in the amount
of $17,269.82.
F.Y. 1985 Installation of Roof and Siding for a Sewer Department
Building at Water Pollution Control Plant, Contract No. 280
Pay estimate No. 3 from Chuck Heene Construction Company in the
amount of $440.80.
F.Y. 1985 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 283
Pay estimate No. 3 from Jensen Cary Shoff Consulting Engineers
in the amount of $24,972.75.
F.Y. 1985 Falls Avenue Trunk Sewer Intercity Interceptor, Stage
III, Contract No. 254
Pay estimate No. 3 from McAninch Corporation in the amount of
$136,360.72.
F.Y. 1984 Lowder
Contract No. 262
Pay estimate No.
of $31,373.75.
Road Area Sanitary Sewer Project, Phase II,
5 from RWF Construction Company in the amount
F.Y. 1985 Lafayette Street Sanitary Sewer Extension No. 2
Contract No. 275
Pay estimate No. 1 from Rampart Corporation in the amount of
$10,540.31.
Dysart Road (frau Shaulis Road to Orange Road)
IX -6691(1)--79-07
Pay estimate No. 6 from Robinson Engineering Company in the
amount of $5,017.13.
Hoff Road from West 4th Street to
IX -6587(3)--79-07
Pay estimate No. 15 from Robinson
amount of $2,299.33.
West Shaulis Road Project No.
Engineering Department in the
Sixth Street Bridge, Contract No. 215
Pay estimate No. 23 from Shappart Engineering Company in the
amount of $21,789.20.
Kimball Avenue to Ridgeway Avenue to south City limits Project
No. IX -6641(1)--79-07
Pay estimate No. 16 from Schenk Engineering Company in the
amount of $5,927.50", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-221.
May 13, 1985
rage Seven
BILLS PAYMENT CONTINUED
87404 -Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber
that "Resolution approving the following statement for amount
shown together with recommendation of approval:
Release retainage for Railroad Crossing Signalization at Linden
Avenue - CRA#200-778-D
Statement from Chicago & Northwestern Transportation in the
amount of $907.68", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-222.
NEW BUSINESS
87405 -Moved by Wright, seconded by Dowie
that communication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission
transmitting amendments to the Waterloo City Zoning Ordinance No.
2479, as amended, relating to Flood Plain Management together with
recommendation of approval be received, placed on file and
"Resolution setting date of hearing as May 28, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Hall Council Chambers on the Flood Plain Management
changes", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice
of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-223.
87406 Moved by Wright, seconded by Dowie
that the following requests for travel with expenses not to exceed
amounts shown, be received, placed on file and approved:
Travel Requests
Sgt. Larry Johnson, Crime Prevention Officer, to attend Crime
Prevention Institute at the University of Louisville,
Louisville, Ky., June 10-14, 1985, cost not to exceed $550.00
plus use of City vehicle.
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
87407 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Penaluna
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
Dance License, License for Junk Dealer and Automobile Salvage Yard
be approved:
Beer and Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Wheel House Restaurant and Lounge, 626 Water Street (Renewal)
(Expires 5/17/86) plus Sunday sales
The Purple Parrott, 2043 Logan Avenue, (Renewal) (Expires
6/1/86)
Rita Pepperling dba Rita's Place, 3005 University Avenue,
(old location -new owner) (Expires 6/1/86) plus Sunday sales
Paulie's Place, Inc., 814 LaPorte (old location -new owner)
(Expires 5/13/86)
Request of Crossroads Center for Beer Garden on July 25, 1985,
-- RAGBRAI Celebration.
Beer License Permit Application
Class C
City View Market, 2324 Idaho, (Renewal) (Expires 5/ /86)
plus Sunday sales
Pony Express Days, 3535 Marigold, (old location -new owner)
(Expires 5/14/86)
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MISCELLANEOUS CONTINUED
Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, My Waterloo Days, W. 4th and
Bluff, (14 day - New) (Expires 6/12/85) plus Sunday sales
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, My Waterloo Days, Cedar River
Park, (14 day - New) (Expires 6/12/85) plus Sunday sales
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, My Waterloo Days, Byrnes Park,
(14 day - New) (Expires 6/12/85) plus Sunday sales
Dance License Permit Application
Donald A. Weatherman, Hitchin Post, 749 Rainbow Drive
Application for License for Junk Dealer
Victor Fuller, 950 Sheffield Avenue
Howard S. Tournier, 900 Fulton Street
B. Schultz Company, 1500 David Street
Weissman Iron & Metal, Inc., 600 Falls Avenue
James Rooff, Jr., 431 Gladys Street
Application for License for Automobile Salvage Yard
James Rooff, Jr., 431 Gladys Street
Nathan Lipkin dba Commercial Auto, 1330 Commercial Street
Wilber Auto Body & Sales, Inc., 2220 Easton
Victor H. Fuller, 950 Sheffield
Robert Jack Quail, 341 Glendale Street
Richard Beenken, B & L Auto Salvage, 321 Creston Avenue
Dennis Osborn, 1501 Grandview
Motion carried.
BONDS
87408 - Moved by Davie, seconded by Wright
that the report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk
through May 13, 1985, be received, placed on file and report and
bonds approved.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
87409 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Penaluna
that the Council adjourn.
Motion carried.
Larry P. Burger
City Clerk/Auditor