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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/26/90November 26, 1990 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 November 26, 1990. Mayor Bernard L. McKinley in the Chair. Roll Call: Dell, Fox, Angel, Buck, Wright, Budak, Brown. Invocation by: Councilperson Dave Buck Pledge of Allegiance: Den 8, Pack 25 --Jason Boesen, Martin Dodge, Alex Kipp, Michael Sassack, Andy Schmitt 96660 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on November 26, 1990, at 7:00 p.m., and the Minutes of the Regular Session on November 19, 1990, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. DOCUMENTS 96661 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown that communication from City Planner transmitting agreement with the City of Hudson for detour of traffic south on Eldora Road to its intersection with Highway 63 in conjunction with Shaulis Road Reconstruction, M-6470(5)--81-07, 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: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-655. 96662 - Councilpersons Angel and Wright stated their opposition to the agreement based upon the staff's recommendation to include the Fereday Curve Project on Broadway Street between West Parker and Kern Streets in said agreement. Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown that communication from City Planner transmitting an Addendum to Pre -Construction Agreement 86-3-039 for resurfacing of Iowa 57, FN -57-2(17)--21-07, 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: Five. Nays: Angel, Wright. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-656. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 96663 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Buck that "Resolution approving acquisition contract payment and accepting of deed for real property for Parcel No. 512 Mul (Emma K. Young) in conjunction with Mullan Avenue/Alley Interconnect Project right-of-way", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-657. 96664 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Buck that "Resolution approving and providing for the execution of the Iowa Rental Rehabilitation Program Grant No. R -90 -SG -19-0112 in the amount of $103,670.00 with the Iowa Department of Economic Development", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-658. 96665 - Kathy Oberle, 710 Forest Avenue, questioned the need for a skywalk and how the City proposed to pay for the structure. Mayor McKinley stated that revenues generated by the Tax Increment Financing Fund (TIF) will finance the project. These revenues are generated in the downtown area with all monies reinvested in downtown improvements, including streets, signals, ramps, skywalks, etc. No tax money from the general fund November 26, 1990 Page 2 Resolutions to be Adopted - continued will be designated for the project. If the loan application is approved by the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City would begin making payments to the State in five years at no interest. In five years, it is anticipated that the Civic Center ramp improvements will be repaid and additional money will be available for this debt payment. Don Temeyer, Planning and Development Director, also explained that there would be additional private investment in the project in excess of $400,000. Moved by Fox, seconded by Buck that "Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a loan application for RC -2000 Funding for Skywalk Connection from Civic Center Ramp to Piper Jaffray Building to River Plaza", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-659. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 96666 - Mayor McKinley explained that the second reading of the sewer rate increase included a three-year increase for each of the years beginning February 1, 1991 through 1993. John Meyer, Public Works Director, stated that the February 1, 1991 monthly charge would be $6.85 with a monthly charge of $0.95 per 100 cubic feet after 300 cubic feet. The monthly charge would increase to $7.95 on February 1, 1992 with the monthly charge per cUbic feet after 300 cubic feet increased to $1.10. The February 1, 1993 monthly charge would be $9.55 with the monthly charge per 100 cubic feet after 300 cubic feet at $1.30. Moved Fox, seconded by Brown that "an Ordinance amending the 1988 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by repealing Subsections (2) and (6) of Section 34-43, Determination of Rates and Charges, of Chapter 34, Utilities; and by enacting in lieu thereof new Subsections (2) and (6) of Section 34-43, Determination of Rates and Charges, of Chapter 34, Utilities; and by adding a new Subsection (7) to Section 34-43, Determination of Rates and Charges, of Chapter 34, Utilities --sewer rates", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Ayes: Four. Nays: Dell, Angel, Wright. Motion carried. 96667 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Angel that "an Ordinance amending the 1988 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by repealing Subsections (b) Garbage and (j) Yard Waste of Section 16-1, Definitions, of Chapter 16, Garbage and Refuse; and by enacting in lieu thereof new Subsections (b) Garbage and (j) Yard Waste of Section 16-1, Definitions, of Chapter 16, Garbage and Refuse (Yard Waste Regulations for Florists and Greenhouses)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 96668 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings, be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 96669 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that the following 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. 96670 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell that "an Ordinance amending the 1988 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by repealing Subsections (b) Garbage and (j) Yard Waste of Section 16-1, Definitions, of Chapter 16, Garbage and Refuse; and by enacting in lieu thereof new Subsections (b) Garbage and (j) Yard Waste of Section 16-1, Definitions, of Chapter 16, Garbage and Refuse (Yard Waste Regulations for Florists and Greenhouses)", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3752. November 26, 1990 Travel Requests 96671 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Buck Page 3 that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. John Beckman, Police Investigator, and Michael McNamee, Police Officer, to attend Drug Raid Building Entry & Searches School in Indianola, Iowa on December 11-12, 1990, with costs not to exceed $467.40, including the use of City vehicle. 2. David Taylor, Police Officer, to attend Canine Handler C1 Indiana on December 3-21, 1990, with costs not to including the use of City vehicle. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 96672 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Buck that the following beer and liquor license permit application, be received, placed on file and approved and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department: 1. Beer License Permit Application Class B Godfather's Pizza, 3811 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 12/15/q1" (Includes Sunday Sales) Motion carried. BONDS 96673 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the ',Auditor through November 26, 1990, be received, placed on file and report approved. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONa L.C. Hennessey, 218 South Street, suggested that people use a weedeater to mulch their leaves to reduce the volume. Mayor McKinley stated that in response to the issue of ieaf burning, he h‘ls appointed a cominittee to review the situation and make a Council on March 1, 1991 on whether the (.''ty nhoa committee, consisting of the following iemben:, the month of December, review other eity January, and make a recommendation in February 1991: Dave Burman, Jim O'Regan, Jack Powers, Richard Cottrell, Jim Dale, Ron Lepsch, Jerry Rahn, =aid. Staff members assisting will be Public Works Stan Stapella. The first meeting will be he d there wiL be a puIic farewe.1 to rersian Guff on Friday, . -egiber 1990 at Atrcwtt1 offering for a bhii The public is ais ,rn at i:31 Larry P. burger City Clerk/Auditor