HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/21/1990May 21, 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 May 21, 1990. Mayor Bernard L. McKinley in the
Chair. Roll Call: Fox, Angel, Buck, Wright. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Invocation by: Mayor Bernie McKinley
Pledge of Allegiance: Pack 127, Den 1 --Matt Drewelow, Morgan Cowell, Brad Clinton
Frank Wingrove, representing Citizens for Youth Achievement (CYA), approached the Council
and asked that the Council pass a resolution addressing effective means for addressing
problems besetting the youth of our community. Mr. Wingrove stated that the mission
statement of this organization is to develop and promote a community atmosphere which
supports a desire for our youth to seek a drug and crime -free life style. Wingrove
asked the Council to pass a resolution at the next Council meeting supporting this
organization.
Mayor McKinley stated that Mr. Wingrove is also working with the new Safe Committee that
is presently operating in the community.
This item will appear on the May 29, 1990 Council agenda.
95720 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel
that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on May 21, 1990 at 7:00
p.m., and the Minutes of the Regular Session of May 14, 1990 at 7:00 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Motion carried.
HEARINGS
95721 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Dan and
Shirley Dunlap to vacate three (3) feet of the eight foot platted utility
easements located at the rear of 2515 West Ninth Street (for purpose of
constructing a detached garage), as published in the Waterloo Courier on May
11, 1990, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called
for written and oral objections and there were none.
95722 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Fox
that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Motion
carried.
95723 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel
that "an Ordinance vacating three (3) feet of the eight foot platted utility
easements located at the rear of 2515 West Ninth Street --Dan and Shirley Dunlap
(for purpose of constructing a detached garage)", be received, placed on file,
considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Four. Absent: Dell, Budak,
Brown. Motion carried.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
95724 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel
that communication from City Planner transmitting signing request from Ramada
Hotel to temporarily place signs on City right-of-way in conjunction with
Relocated U.S. Highway 218 Project, IX -218-7(78)--3P-07, together with
recommendation of approval with the stipulation the City be held harmless from
any situations that may be created due to the placing of said signs on City
right-of-way, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
request", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-289.
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Petitions from Public - continued
95725 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel
that communication from City Planner transmitting signing request from Heaton
Adams & Co. to temporarily place signs on City right-of-way in conjunction with
Relocated U.S. Highway 218 Project, IX -218-7(78)--3P-07, together with
recommendation of approval with the stipulation the City be held harmless from
any situations that may be created due to the placing of said signs on City
right-of-way, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
request", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-290.
95726 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel
that communication from City Planner transmitting signing request of Lindgren
Glass Products to temporarily place signs on City right-of-way in conjunction
with Relocated U.S. Highway 218 Project, IX -218-7(78)--3P-07, together with
recommendation of approval with the stipulation the City be held harmless from
any situations that may be created due to the placing of said signs on City
right-of-way, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
request", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-291.
95727 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel
that communication from City Engineer transmitting request by Leon R. Gronowski
for temporary concrete driveway to be located at 202 Palmer Drive, together
with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving same", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-292.
95728 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of B. Schultz Company
and Arlene Eilers to vacate, sell and convey the remaining portion of
Litchfield Street not vacated in 1980, together with recommendation of approval
of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file
and "Resolution setting date of hearing as June 11, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City
Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Four. Absent:
Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-293.
95729 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel
that communication from City Planner transmitting signing request of Waterloo
Downtown Council to temporarily place signs on City right-of-way in conjunction
with Relocated U.S. Highway 218 Project, IX -218-7(78)--3P-07, together with
recommendation of approval with the stipulation that the City be held harmless
from any and all situations that may be created due to the placing of signs on
City right-of-way, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
request", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-294.
REPORTS
95730 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Clerk/Auditor transmitting City of Waterloo
Auditor's Report and Financial Statements for F.Y. 1989, be received, placed on
file and Clerk/Auditor instructed to transmit said F.Y. 1989 Audit to the State
Auditor. Motion carried.
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DOCUMENTS
95731 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel
that communication from City Planner transmitting Final Plat for Audubon Park
Fourth Addition, together with Deed of Dedication, Report of 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: Four. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-295.
95732 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel
that communication from Transportation Program Manager transmitting Statement
of Completion and Final Acceptance of Work Certificate for work performed by
City of Waterloo's Traffic Operations Department in conjunction with traffic
signals improvements for Broadway at Parker, Mullan at Newell/Conger and
Logan/Mullan at Parker, together with recommendation of approval, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said document" be adopted and Mayor
authorized to execute same. Ayes: Four. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-296.
95733 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel
that communication from Transportation Program Manager transmitting
recommendation of award of contract for appraisal services with Keith Jones
Appraisal Services in the amount of $1,000 for right -of way acquisition in
conjunction with Greenhill/Sager Reconstruction, IX -6560(2)--79-07, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said contract", be adopted
and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Four. Absent:
Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-297.
95734 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel
that communication from Transportation Program Manager transmitting
recommendation of award of contract for appraisal services with Appraisal
Associates Company in the amount of $650.00 for Disposal Parcel "G" in
conjunction with Ansborough Avenue, IX -6615(3)--79-07, be received, placed on
file and "Resolution approving said contract", be adopted and Mayor and
Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Four. Absent: Dell, Budak,
Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-298.
95735 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel
that communication from Personnel Director transmitting two-year employment
agreement with the Public Works Director, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor
authorized to execute same. Ayes: Four. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-299.
95736 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel
that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting construction plans
for sanitary sewerage facilities and sewage treatment agreement DNR Form 29
(Dec 86) with the Department of Natural Resources for Audubon Park Fourth
Addition, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file
and "Resolution approving said document", be adopted and Mayor authorized to
execute same. Ayes: Four. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-300.
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Documents - continued
95737 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel
that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting construction plans
for sanitary sewerage facilities and sewage treatment agreement DNR Form 29
(Dec 86) with the Department of Natural Resources for Pinnacle Place First
Addition, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file
and "Resolution approving said document", be adopted and Mayor authorized to
execute same. Ayes: Four. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-301.
95738 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel
that communication from Clerk/Auditor transmitting occupancy agreement with
Deaf Services Commission of Iowa, for unoccupied space in the basement of City
Hall, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be
adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Four.
Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-302.
95739 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel
that communication from Clerk/Auditor transmitting occupancy agreement with
Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) for unoccupied space in the
basement of City Hall, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving
said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute
same. Ayes: Four. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-303.
95740 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel
that communication from Clerk/Auditor transmitting occupancy agreement with the
U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers for unoccupied space in the basement of City
Hall, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be
adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Four.
Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-304.
95741 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel
that communication from Personnel Director transmitting recommendation to
authorize Mayor to sign and execute three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement
with Teamsters Local 238A, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Four. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-305.
95742 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel
that communication from City Planner transmitting easement agreement with the
Waterloo Company of Jehovah's Witnesses for ingress and egress purposes for
property generally located off Pleasant Valley Drive and west of Letsch Road,
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: Four. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-306.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
95743 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution dedicating the southeast corner of Vine Street and South
Barclay Street as public right-of-way for street purposes", be adopted. Ayes:
Four. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted "%d upon approval by Mayor assigr^l No. 1990-307.
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Resolutions to be Adopted - continued
95744 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution renaming a portion of the former West Fourth Street alignment
extending from Sky Line Drive to relocated West Fourth Street as Sky Line
Drive", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-308.
95745 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Fox
that communication from Transportation Program Manager transmitting
recommendation that the four-way stop sign at the intersection of West Second
and Locust Street be removed, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
setting date of hearing as June 11, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council
Chambers", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same.
Ayes: Four. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-309.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
95746 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Buck
that "an Ordinance amending the 1988 Traffic Code of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, by repealing Subsections (10) and (l0a) Broadway Street, of Section 541,
Increasing Speed Limits In Certain Areas; and by enacting in lieu thereof a new
Subsection (10) Broadway Street, of Section 541, Increasing Speed Limits in
Certain Areas (reduction of speed limit to 35 mph on Broadway Street from West
of Grandview Avenue to Utica Street)", be received, placed on file, considered
and passed for the second time. Ayes: Four. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Motion carried.
95747 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that "an Ordinance vacating the platted drainage and utility easements
generally located in the Final Plat now known as Pinnacle Place First
Addition--Lockard Development", be received, placed on file, considered and
passed for the second time. Ayes: Four. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown. Motion
carried.
95748 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel
that "an Ordinance amending the 1988 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (la)
Bellaire Road to Section 561, Two Hour Parking (two hour parking on Bellaire
Road on the east side from Ridgeway Avenue to Midlothian Boulevard)", be
received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes:
Four. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown. Motion carried.
BILLS PAYMENT
95749 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Buck
that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-69, in the amount of
$1,056,187.04, and Schedule W900, pp. 1-4, in the amount of $1,481.08, copies
of which are on file in the Clerk/Auditor's Office", be adopted. Ayes: Four.
Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-310.
NEW BUSINESS
95750 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. for F.Y. 1990 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 1, Contract No.
382, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
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New Business - continued
95751 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. for F.Y. 1990 Sidewalk
Repair Assessment Program - Zone 1, Contract No. 382, be received, placed on
file and "Resolution preliminarily approving the same", be adopted. Ayes:
Four. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-311.
95752 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc., and taking of bids as June 11, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Hall Council Chambers on the F.Y. 1990 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program -
Zone 1, Contract No. 382", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish
notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Four. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-312.
95753 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Wright
to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc., for F.Y. 1991 Sidewalk Repair Program - Zone 2, Contract No. 396, be
received and placed on file. Motion carried.
95754 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Wright
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., for F.Y. 1991 Sidewalk
Repair Program - Zone 2, Contract No. 396, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution preliminarily approving the same", be adopted. Ayes: Four.
Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-313.
95755 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc., and taking of bids as June 11, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Hall Council Chambers on the F.Y. 1991 Sidewalk Repair Program - Zone 2,
Contract No. 396", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of
hearing accordingly. Ayes: Four. Absent: Dell, Budak, Brown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1990-314.
95756 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Angel
that communication from Director of Parks and Forestry transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Gary Roedema to the position of Construction
Coordinator; appointment of Mark Cutsforth to the position of Mowing Crew
Leader; appointment of Joel Jensen, Douglas O'Neil, Scott Schmit, Andrew
Gilliam, Allen Craft, Patricia Quail, Cedric Hill, Kevin Butler, Phillip
Burkett, Teresa Clark, Leroy Sisk and Harris Ceaser to the position of Park
Maintenance I, subject to successful completion of physical examinations, be
received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried.
Travel Request
95757 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Buck
that the following travel request, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be
received, placed on file and approved:
1. Rick Tagtow, Director of Parks and Forestry, to attend Metropolitan Tree
Improvement Alliance Conference in Lisle, Illinois, on June 11 and 12,
1990, with costs not to exceed $234.00, including the use of City vehicle.
Motion carried.
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MISCELLANEOUS
95758 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Buck
that the following applications for beer and liquor licenses be received,
placed on file and approved and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa
Beer and Liquor Control Department and application for outdoor cafe/beer
garden, applications for temporary beer garden, applications for dance
license, application for fireworks display, applications for junk dealer's
license, and applications for automobile salvage yard license, be received,
placed on file and approved:
1. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Latin American Club, Lincoln Park - East 4th Street & Franklin (Renewal)
(Expires 6/5/91)
Shoepskis 3rd Street, 923 West 3rd Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/29/91)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Chamber of Commerce, 1000 Fletcher (14 days --6/2/90 - 6/15/90) (Includes
Sunday Sales), together with request to transfer said license to each of
the following locations: Byrnes Park, Cedar River Park and the
Waterloo Airport
2. Beer & Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Goodies II, 115 Sumner Street (Renewal) (Expires 6/9/91) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Application for Outdoor Cafe/Beer Garden
North Bank Cafe, 722 Water Street (4/1/90 - 9/30/90)
Application for Temporary Beer Garden
Latin American Club, Lincoln Park - East 4th Street (1 day --6/5/90)
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, Byrnes Park, 1000 Fletcher Avenue (1 day --6/2/90)
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, Cedar River Park, 615 Park Road (2 days --6/3/90
and 6/10/90)
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, Waterloo Airport Grounds, 2790 Airport Boulevard
(1 day --6/9/90)
Application for Dance License
B.P.O. Elks #290, 407 East Park Avenue
The Winning Edge, 341 Fletcher Avenue
Goodies II, 115 Sumner Street
Application for Fireworks Display
Chamber of Commerce, Waterloo Municipal Airport (June 9, 1990)
Application for Junk Dealer's License
Howard S. Tournier, 900 Fulton Street (Yard --900 Fulton Street)
James, Rooff Jr. 431 Gladys Street (Yard --1700-1704-1708 Commercial Street)
James L. Rooff, Jr., 431 Gladys Street (Yard --924 Lowell Ave.)
James L. Rooff, Jr., 431 Gladys Street (Yard --960 Lowell Ave.)
James L. Rooff, Jr., 431 Gladys Street (Yard --951 Lowell Ave.)
Stuber Enterprises, 501 Evergreen (Yard --275 Rampart)
Application for Automobile Salvage Yard
Pierce Used Cars, 1410 W. 4th Street (Yard --1500 Commercial St.)
J & L Auto Salvage, 1017 Mulberry St. (Yard --1003 Winona St.)
Pat's Auto Salvage, 431 Gladys St. (Yard --960 Lowell St.)
Pat's Auto Salvage #1, 431 Gladys St. (Yard --951 Lowell St.)
James L. Rooff, Jr., 431 Gladys St. (Yard --924 Lowell Ave.)
Waterloo Auto Parts, 213 Dunkerton Rd. (Yard --1501 Grandview)
B & L Auto Salvage, 321 Creston Ave. (Yard --953 Fulton St.)
Motion carried.
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BONDS
95759 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the
Clerk/Auditor through May 21, 1990, be received, placed on file and approved.
Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
95760 - Mayor McKinley distributed a letter and petition from Trudy Johnson, Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation Services, objecting to the upcoming parking ramp fee
increases. Mayor McKinley stated that this was for informational purposes
only.
Jim Kreckman, District Chairman for Sundance District of Boy Scouts of
America, presented Parks & Forestry Director Rick Tagtow with an award for his
hard work and efforts on behalf of the scouts of the community. Mr. Kreckman
stated that during a recent event, Tagtow had shown untiring devotion to the
Scouts.
Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel
that the above oral comments be received, placed on file and the City Council
adjourn. Motion carried.
Larry P. Burger
City Clerk/Auditor