HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/06/90August 6, 1990
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council
Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 7:OQ p.m. on August 6, 1990. Mayor Bernard L. McKinley in
the Chair. Roll Call: Fox, Angel, Buck, Wright, Budak. Absent: Dell, Brown.
Invocation by: Mayor Bernie McKinley
Pledge of Allegiance: John Meyer, Public Works Director
96139 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on August 6, 1990, at
7:00 p.m., and the Minutes of the Regular Session on July 23, 1990, at 7:00
p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
96140 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Wright
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on plans, specifications,
etc., for the F.Y. 1991 Independence Avenue Area Storm Sewer Improvements -
Phase 3, Contract No. 393, as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 20,
1990, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
96141 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called
for oral and written objections and there were none.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution confirming the approval of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc., in conjunction with said project", be adopted. Ayes: Five.
Absent: Dell, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-447.
96142 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
to receive, file and instruct Deputy Clerk/Auditor to open and read bids and
refer to City Engineer for review and recommendation (See CR 96178 for award of
bid):
Bidder Bid Bond Bid Amount
Rampart Corporation, Waterloo, IA 5% $154,282.00
Motion carried.
HEARINGS
96143 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of John Deere
Community Credit Union to sell and convey property located adjacent to 1827
Ansborough Avenue and Highway 63, as published in the Waterloo Courier on July
20, 1990, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
96144 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called
for oral and written comments and there were none.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Angel
that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of property generally located
adjacent to 1827 Ansborough Avenue and Highway 63 to John Deere Community
Credit Union", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver a
deed accordingly. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-448.
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Hearings - continued
96145 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Irene Moody
to vacate the sidewalk adjoining property at 930 Kingsley Avenue, as published
in the Waterloo Courier on July 27, 1990, be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
96146 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called•
for written and oral objections.
Dan Moody, 930 Kingsley Avenue and representing requestor Irene Moody, stated
that this is the only sidewalk on the north side of Kingsley Avenue from Drexel
Avenue to the west and that there are no sidewalks on the south side of
Kingsley Avenue. He supported the request for vacation.
Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel
that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission and oral comments, be received and placed on
file. Motion carried.
96147 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel
that "an Ordinance vacating the sidewalk adjoining property at 930 Kingsley
Avenue", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time.
Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Brown. Motion carried.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
96148 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of David Rapp to
vacate the eight foot platted utility easement located along the west lot line
of property located at 1539 Oriole Avenue, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution setting date of hearing as August 20, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and
Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Five.;
Absent: Dell, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-449.
DOCUMENTS
96149 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 1
with Cedar Valley Corporation for F.Y. 1991 Sidewalk Repair Program - Zone 2,
Contract No. 396, for a net increase of $7,672.31, together with recommendation
of approval, be received, placed on file and approved and Mayor and Deputy
Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Motion carried.
96150 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 1
with Aspro, Inc. & Subsidiaries for F.Y. 1990 LaPorte Road Repair and Overlay
Program, Contract No. 359, for a net increase of $5,770.00, together with
recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and approved and Mayor
and Deputy Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Motion carried.
96151 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that communication from Clerk/Auditor transmitting an agreement for interior
design services with INTRA of Waterloo, Iowa for redecoration of Five Sullivan
Brothers Convention Center, together with recommendation of approval of the
Finance Committee, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Five.
Absent: Dell, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-450.
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Documents - continued
96152 - Don Temeyer, Planning and Development Director, stated that the property
proposed to be purchased from the Iowa Department of Transportation is located
in the East Lake area of the Chain of Lakes. If approved, the City may
in the future consider trading the mineral rights to the Brinker family for
property located on the westerly side of Greenhill Road.
Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that communication from Planning and Development Director transmitting offer to
buy form to purchase 17.13 acres of land generally located in the East Lake
area of the Chain of Lakes from the Iowa Department of Transportation for
$8,565.00, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on
file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and Deputy
Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-451.
96153 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that communication from Transportation Program Manager transmitting Agreement
No. 90-F-016 with the Iowa Department of Transportation for reimbursement of
construction costs for West Shaulis Road Reconstruction (Highway 63 to
Ansborough Avenue), 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 Deputy Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes:
Five. Absent: Dell, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-452.
96154 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Planner transmitting Final Plat of Regency
Estates, together with Deed of Dedication, Report of the City Engineer, and
recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission,
be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said Final Plat", be
adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-453.
96155 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that communication from Police Chief transmitting 28E Agreement with the City
of Cedar Falls for joint law enforcement services, together with recommendation
of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
agreement", be adopted and Mayor and Deputy Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute
same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-454.
96156 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Engineer transmitting agreement with Tower Park
Partnership for payment of costs of public improvement in conjunction with the
development of Tower Park, together with recommendation of approval, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted
and Mayor and Deputy Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Five.
Absent: Dell, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-455.
96157 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that communication from Director of Parks and Forestry transmitting an
application for Resource Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP) funds to be
used for demolition of Emerson and Whittier Schools to be used for parks, be
received, placed on file, and "Resolution authorizing said application", be
adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-456.
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Documents - continued
96158 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that communication from Public Works Director transmitting recommendation of
award of contract to Komline-Sanderson for belt filter presses for the
Wastewater Treatment Facility, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said contract", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-457.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
96159 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as August 20, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Hall Council Chambers on the request of Steamboat Garden, Inc. to
purchase a portion of former Cleveland Street excess right-of-way generally
located directly adjacent to property located at 1740 Falls Avenue for use as
additional parking", be adopted and Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish
notice of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-458.
96160 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel
that communication from Community Development Administrator transmitting
Warranty Deed for property located at 2312 Plainview Street, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said warrant deed", be adopted. Ayes:
Five. Absent: Dell, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-459.
96161 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel
that communication from Transportation Program Manager requesting authorization
to proceed with condemnation proceedings for properties in conjunction with
Sixth Street Extension, (West Segment), IX -6604(3)--79-07, be received, placed
on file and "Resolution authorizing said condemnation proceedings", be adopted.
Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-460.
96162 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel
that "Resolution authorizing resubmission of an application to the Iowa
Department of Economic Development for Community Economic Betterment Account
Funding for KY Railquip, Inc.", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell,
Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-461.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
96163 - Michelle Temeyer, Deputy Clerk/Auditor, reported that members of the Police and
Fire Department and Clerk/Auditor's office had met to discuss the billing for
the fire alarm fees. It was the staff's recommendation that the City not
undertake the billing process for the alarm fees. In conversing with
representatives of alarm companies today, they have agreed to bill their
customers for the annual fee and charge an additional $2 to their customers for
this service. It was reported that this $2 fee would be an administrative
charge that would not require approval by the City since we would not be
collecting it.
Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright
that "an Ordinance regulating fire alarms, alarm businesses, alarm agents and
alarm users", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second
time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Brown. Motion carried.
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BILLS PAYMENT
96164 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-27, in the amount of
$927,070.73, dated July 23, 1990 and Schedule A918, pp. 1-50, in the amount of
$517,753.38, dated August 6, 1990, copies of which are on file in the
Clerk/Auditor's Office", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-462.
NEW BUSINESS
96165 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Budak
to instruct City Engineer to prepare specifications, form of contract, etc.,
for the F.Y. 1991 Sidewalk Repair Block Grant Program --Zone 2, Contract No.
398, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
96166 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Budak
that specifications, form of contract, etc., for the F.Y. 1991 Sidewalk Repair
Block Grant Program --Zone 2, Contract No. 398, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution preliminarily approving the same", be adopted. Ayes: Five.
Absent: Dell, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-463.
96167 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Budak
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on specifications, form of contract,
etc., and taking of bids as August 27, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall
Council Chambers for the F.Y. 1991 Sidewalk Repair Block Grant Program --Zone 2,
Contract No. 398", be adopted and Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish
notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-464.
96168 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Budak
to instruct the City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc., for the F.Y. 1991 Big Rock Road Paving, Contract No. 395, be
received and placed on file. Motion carried.
96169 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Budak
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., for the F.Y. 1991 Big Rock
Road Paving, Contract No. 395, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
preliminarily approving same", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-465.
96170 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Budak
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc., and taking of bids as August 27, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Hall Council Chambers on the F.Y. 1991 Big Rock Road Paving, Contract No. 395",
be adopted and Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of hearing
accordingly. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-466.
96171 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Budak
that communication from Mayor Bernie McKinley transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of Don Temeyer to the Metropolitan Transit Authority Board of
Directors for another three year term, with term expiration date of July 1,
1993, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried.
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New Business - continued
96172 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Budak
that communication from Mayor Bernie McKinley transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Marvin K. Robinson to the Metropolitan Transit Authority Board
of Directors, effective immediately, with term expiration date of July 1, 1993,
be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried.
96173 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Budak
that communication from Street Superintendent transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Alan Mills to the position of Equipment Operator II, effective
August 7, 1990 and appointment of Willie Richmond to the position of Equipment
Operator I, effective August 20, 1990, be received, placed on file and
approved. Motion carried.
96174 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Budak
that communication from Director of Recreation and Arts Commission transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Sherri Lee to the position of Therapeutic
Recreation Specialist, effective August 13, 1990, be received, placed on file
and approved. Motion carried.
Travel Requests
96175 - The Mayor announced that the Human Rights Commission's staff has already
traveled to Kansas City and are now requesting approval for reimbursement of
these expenses. He reported that he has spoken to the Department to assure
that this does not happen again in the future.
Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown,
be received, placed on file and approved:
1. John Kehoe, Chief Electrical Inspector, to attend Western Section IAEI
86th Annual meeting in St. Charles, Illinois, on September 23-26, 1990,
with costs not to exceed $691.90, including the use of City vehicle.
2. Harold Waschkat, Chief Plumbing Inspector, to attend Annual Education and
Business Conference of International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials in Boise, Idaho on September 23-27, 1990, with costs
not to exceed $1,254.00.
3. Thomas Jennings, Police Sergeant, to attend Mid -States Organized Crime
Information Annual Conference & Training Session in Springfield, Missouri
on September 25-27, 1990, with costs not to exceed $350.11, including the
use of City vehicle.
4. Jack Lockett, Police Sergeant, and John Woods, Police Officer, to attend
Instructor Development Seminar in Grand Island, Nebraska on August 6-10,
1990, with costs not to exceed $239.00, including the use of City vehicle.
5. Steven Bagenstos, Police Investigator, to attend Practical Application of
Surveillance Equipment School in Council Bluffs, Iowa on September 11-13,
1990, with costs not to exceed $195.60, including the use of City vehicle.
6. Bob Stevenson, City Planner, and Rich Earles, Neighborhood Planner, to
attend 1990 Upper Midwest Regional APA Conference in Iowa City, Iowa on
September 24-26, 1990, with costs not to exceed $162.50 each, including
the use of City vehicle.
7. Betty Jean Furgerson, Human Rights Director, Patricia Reed, Human Rights
Specialist, and James Boyd, Human Rights Specialist, to attend
Disability/Handicap Training Seminar in Kansas City, Missouri, on August
2-3, 1990, with costs not to exceed $1,001.50.
8. John Meyer, Public Works Director, to attend the American Public Works
Association Iowa Chapter Annual Fall Meeting in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on
August 15-17, 1990, with costs not to exceed $272.00.
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Travel Requests - continued
9. John Meyer, Public Works Director, and Tony Sulentic, Sanitation Foreman,
to attend the Iowa Solid Waste Management Conference in Des Moines, Iowa
on October 29-30, 1990, with costs not to exceed $319.40.
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
96176 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that the following beer and liquor license permit applications, be received,
placed on file and approved and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa
Beer & Liquor Control Department and applications for cigarette license permit
applications, be received, placed on file and approved:
1. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Robinson's Market, 2324 Idaho Street (New) (Expires 8/8/91) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Boleyn's Grocery, 319 Edwards (Renewal) (Expires 8/28/91) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
2. Beer & Wine License Permit Application
Class E
Varly Drug, 908 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 8/31/91) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Quik Trip, 117 San Marnan Highway (Renewal) (Expires 9/4/91) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
3. Beer & Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Pizza Pub, 504 Riehl Street (Renewal) (Expires 8/13/91) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Narey's 19th Hole, 2073 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 8/23/91)
929 Tap, 929 West 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/1/91)
Bandits, 1927 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 8/7/91) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Nino's, 3551 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 8/20/91) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
4. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Independence Avenue Liquor, 1825 Independence Avenue (Renewal) (Expires
8/13/91) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Cigarette License Permit Application
Four (4)
Motion carried.
BONDS
96177 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the
Clerk/Auditor through August 6, 1990, be received, placed on file and report
and bonds approved. Motion carried.
96178 - Eric Thorson, City Engineer, reported that the bid of Rampart Corporation was
in order and recommended its approval (See CR 96142 for bid tabulation). The
minority participation goal for the project was 5 percent and the female
participation goal was 1 percent. Rampart has included a 5.3 percent minority
participation and no female participation. Attempts to contact female
subcontractors were unsuccessful. The Contract Compliance Officer has reviewed
these participation requirements and recommends their approval.
August 6, 1990 Page 8
Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution authorizing award of contract to Rampart Corporation of
Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $154,282.00 in conjunction with F.Y. 1991
Independence Avenue Area Storm Sewer Improvements - Phase 3, Contract No. 393",
be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-467.
ADJOURNMENT
96179 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that the Council adjourn. Motion carried.
Michelle Temeyer
Deputy City Clerk/Auditor