HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/11/1985February 11, 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 February
11, 1985. Mayor Bowers in the Chair. Roll call: Klinger, Penaluna,
Lichty, Getty, Seeber, Dowie, Wright.
Invocation by Seeber.
86941 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Dowie
that the Agenda, as proposed for the Regular Session of February 11,
1985, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved.
Motion carried.
86942 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger
that the Minutes of the Regular Session held February 4, 1985 and
the Minutes of the Special Meeting held February 2, 1985, be
approved.
Motion carried.
HEARING
86943 - that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Amendments
to Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, Zoning Ordinance (Fee for vacation
of public right-of-way or easements), as published in the Waterloo
Courier on January 25, 1985, be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
86944 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright
to receive and file recommendation of approval of Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission.
Motion carried.
86945 - 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 Lichty
that "Amendments to Ordinance No. 2479, as amended Zoning Ordinance
(Fee for vacation of public right-of-way or easements)", be received,
placed on file, and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
86946 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted 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: Seven.
Motion carried.
February 11, 1985 Page Two
HEARINGS CONTINUED
86947 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Penaluna
that "Amendments to Ordinance No. 2479, as amended Zoning Ordinance
(Fee for vacation of public right-of-way or easements)", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3382.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
86948 - Wright stated that she was disturbed about the hiring practices of
the City of Waterloo.
She felt the City was discriminating against blacks.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Lichty
that the Mayor and Personnel Department implement the proposed
Affirmative Action Plan at a faster rate.
Motion carried.
86949 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Penaluna
that communication from St. Peter Claver Mission, 1112 Mobile Street,
requesting cancellation of Special Assessments for paving of Oneida
Street be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
request", be adopted.
Prior to the vote it was
Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright
that the Resolution be tabled for one (1) week to gather more
information.
Motion carried.
86950 - Lyle Taylor, President of Rath Packing Company spoke on behalf of the
City's supporting Resolution No. 1985-44 regarding loan guarantees
for the Rath Packing Company. Lyle Taylor asked that the City
reaffirm their position in the loan guarantee.
Lucille Bremer, asked the City to reaffirm the position in Resolution
No. 1985-44, to keep the Rath Trademark in Waterloo.
Moved by Klinger, seconded by Lichty
to receive and place on file the above comments.
Motion carried.
86951 - Moved by Dawie, seconded by Klinger
that the Council adjourn to Executive Session to discuss the
reconsideration of Resolution No. 1985-44.
(W. David Tyler, City Attorney, stated that this Executive Session
would be authorized under Chapter 28A of the Iowa Code). Ayes: Six.
Nays: Lichty.
Motion carried.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
86952 - Moved by Dawie, seconded by Wright
to adjourn the Executive Session.
Motion carried.
86953 - The motion to reconsider action of February 2, 1985, relating to
Rath Packing Company Resolution No. 1985-44 as tabled on February 4,
1985, (CR86923 and CR86924) now is brought to the floor for a vote.
Ayes: Getty and Seeber. Nays: Klinger, Penaluna, Lichty, Dowie and
Wright.
Motion to reconsider Resolution No. 1985-44 is defeated and
Resolution No. 1985-44 stands as adopted February 2, 1985.
86954 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger
that the Council authorize the Mayor to sign a loan agreement with
one of the local financial institution to finance on going expenses
on the Rath Packing Company regarding maintenance of said facility.
(heat, insurance, maintenance employees wages, etc.), and that a
"Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the same be adopted".
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-54
DOCUMENTS
86955 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution accepting and approving certain permanent easements
in conjunction with Falls Avenue Trunk Sewer Project: Empire Realty,
Inc.,", (Weissman Industries), be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-55
86956 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Engineer transmitting Contract for
Engineering Services with Schenk Engineering Company, for Sanitary
Sewer Investigation Kimball Avenue North Project No.
IX -6641(2)--79-07, together with recommendation of approval be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said document", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-56
RESOLUTION TO BE ADOPTED
86957 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty
that `Resolution accepting and approving certain acquisition
contracts to sell real property to the City and accepting and
approving certain deeds: Smith & Miller, Inc., (Hackett Road,.
By -Pass)", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-57
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BITJS PAYMENT
86958 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Seeber
that "Bills, Resolution Schedule A and B", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-58.
86959 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber
that "Resolution approving the following pay estimates for amounts
shown together with recommendation of approval:
East Park Avenue Parking Facility, Contract No. 251
Pay estimate from Brice, Petrides and Assoc., in the amount of
$4,804.75.
Conway Vicinity Skywalk, Contract No. 281
Pay estimate No. 2 from Cardinal Construction Company in the
amount of $8,284.00.
Hanna Blvd., Project No. IX -6605(1)--79-07
Pay estimate No. 1 (Final) from Jensen, Cary, Shoff Consulting
Engineers in the amount of $5,698.40.
Hoff Road West 4th Street to West Shaulis Road Project No.
IX -6591(1)--79-07
Pay estimate No. 12 from Robinson Engineering Company in the
amount of $1,076.01.
Dysart Road (EACIX) from Shaulis Road to Orange Road Project
No. IX -6691(1)--79-07
Pay estimate No. 3 from Robinson Engineering Company in the
amount of $4,114.98", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-59.
86960 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber
that "Resolution approving the following statement for amount
shown together with recommendation of approval:
Evaluation and Planning for the Hackett Road Bypass
Statement from Brice, Petrides and Assoc., in the amount of
$11,738.94.
F.Y. 1985 200 Block Baltimore Sanitary Sewer Replacement,
Contract No. 265
Statement from Wayne Claassen Engineering in the amount of
$779.70.
Kimball Avenue to Ridgeway Avenue to south city limits
Project No. IX -6641(1)--79-07
Statement from Schenk Engineering Company in the amount of
$12,082.22", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-60.
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NEW BUSINESS
86961 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger
that communication from Water Pollution Control Plant Superintendent
transmitting the hiring of Kenneth J. Heiar to the position of
Operator Trainee and promotion of Roger Controy and Eddy H. Haag to
Maintenance II for the Sewer Department, be received, placed on file
and approved.
Motion carried.
86962 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger
that communication from Community Development Board Administrator
transmitting the appointment of Brad McMahon as Real Estate
Acquisition/Rehabilitation Specialist be received, placed on file and
approved.
Motion carried.
86963 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger
to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, etc.,
for the F.Y. 1985 Lafayette Street Sanitary Sewer Extension No. 2,
Contract No. 275, be received, placed on file and approved.
Motion carried.
86964 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, etc.,
for the F.Y. 1985 Tafayette Street Sanitary Sewer Extension No. 2,
Contract No. 275", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-61.
86965 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as March 4, 1985, at 7:00
p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on plans and taking of bids on
the F.Y. 1985 Lafayette Street Sanitary Sewer Extension No. 2,
Contract No. 275", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish
notice accordingly. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1985-62.
86966 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright
that the following requests for travel with expenses not to exceed
amounts shown, be received, placed or file and approved:
Travel Requests
Division Chief, Frank Magsamen, to attend Fire Service Organizational
Theory Course, Emmitsburg, Maryland, March 11-22, 1985, cost not to
exceed $132.00 (meals only).
Community Development Board Administrator, James N. Lindsey, to
attend Water Resources Board Meetink, Denver, Colorado, February
19-20, 1985, cos;_ not to exceed $405.00.
City Engineer, Eric Thorson, Senior Civil_ Engineer, Dennis Gentz, to
attend Asphalt Paving Assoc., of Iowa 26th Annual Workshop, and to
receive APAI Smoothness Award for. N`u::nicippal Street Paving for the
City, Des Moines, Iowa, March 7-8, 1985, cost not to exceed $160.00
plus use of City vehicle.
Personnel Director, Roger Mogle, to attend National training
conference on Public Personnel, San Diego, Calif., March 18-22, 1985,
cost not to exceed $988.00.
Motion carried.
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MISCELLANEOUS
86967 - 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 and the
Going -out -of -Business License, Cigarette Permit Applications,
Massage Technician Permit Application be received, placed on file and
approved:
Beer and Liquor License Application Sunday sales
Class C
Red Cedar Lounge, 102 W. 11th Street, (New) (Expires 12/10/85)
Beer Permit License Application plus Sunday sales
Class B
The Taco House, 3840 University, (Renewal) (Expires 2/20/86)
Beer Permit License Application plus Sunday sales
Class C
Texas Road Pronto, 4335 Texas Street, (old location -new owner)
(Expires 2/15/86)
Ansborough Pronto, 3012 Ansborough, (old location -new owner)
(Expires 2/15/86)
Ridgeway Pronto, 334 E. Ridgeway, (old location -new owner)
(Expires 2/15/86)
Cigarette Permit Application
Airliner Lounge Tavern, 3850 Airline Hwy.
Ansborough Pronto, 3012 Ansborough
Texas Road Pronto, 4335 Texas Street
Ridgeway Pronto, 334 E. Ridgeway
Application for Going -out -of -Business
Ames News Agency, Inc., (Walt's), 218 East 4th Street
Application for Massage Technician Permit
Leilani White, 526 Independence Avenue
Motion carried.
86968 - Donna Lesyshen, Assistant City Attorney, recommended that Balko's
distress sale license extension be denied.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
to deny a 30 day extension request of Balko's distress sale
license.
Motion carried.
BONDS
86969 -Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Wright
that the report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk
through February 11, 1985, be received, placed on file and report
and bonds approved.
Motion carried.
February 11, 1985
86970 - Moved by Dawie, seconded by Lichty
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that the Council meet in Executive Session to discuss labor
negotiations strategy.
W. David Tyler, City Attorney, stated that this is authorized under
(Sec. 20.17 Sub. 3 of the Iowa Code). Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
86971 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Klinger
that the Council adjourn the Executive Session.
Motion carried.
86972 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Lichty
to authorize the City's Negotiating Committee to proceed to binding
arbitration with the Waterloo Police Protective Association.
Motion carried.
86973 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dawie
that the Council adjourn.
Motion carried.
Larry P. Burger
City Clerk/Auditor