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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/23/91September 23, 1991 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 September 23, 1991. Mayor Bernard L. McKinley in the Chair. Roll Call: Fox, Angel, Buck, Wright, Budak, Brown. Absent: Dell. Invocation by: Councilperson Josef Fox Pledge of Allegiance: Planning & Development 98277 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel 98278 - 98279 - 98280 - 98281 - Director Don Temeyer that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on September 23, 7:00 p.m., and the Minutes of the Regular Session on September 16, 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. HEARINGS & BIDS Moved by Angel, seconded by Buck that proof of publication of form of contract, etc. and Reconstruction, as published received and placed on file. notice of public hearing taking of bids for the in the Waterloo Courier Motion carried. 1991, at 1991, at on plans, specifications, Gates Park Tennis Court on September 9, 1991, be HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak that "Resolution confirming the approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with said project", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dell. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-636. Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown that "Resolution ordering construction", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dell. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-637. Moved by Brown, seconded by Wright to receive, file and instruct Clerk/Auditor to open and read bids and refer to Parks Superintendent of Planning for review and recommendation (award of contract delayed): Bidder Rampart Corporation of Waterloo, IA Aspro, Inc. & Subsidiaries of Waterloo, IA Motion carried. 98282 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Budak Bid Bond 5% 0 5% 0 Bid Amount $95,590.00 $78,740.00 that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. and taking of bids for the Men's Softball Complex Concession/Rest Room Building, as published in the Waterloo Courier on September 9, 1991, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 98283 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Moved by Brown, seconded by Wright that "Resolution confirming the contract, etc. in conjunction Six. Absent: Dell. approval of plans, specifications, form of with said project", be adopted. Ayes: Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-638. September 23, 1991 Page 2 Hearings and Bids - continued 98284 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown that "Resolution ordering construction", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dell. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-639. 98285 - Larry Burger, City Clerk/Auditor, informed the Council that no bids were received on this project. Rick Tagtow, Director of Parks and Forestry, stated that the Men's Softball Complex Concession/Rest Room Building project will be rebid in the spring. 98286 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Buck that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. and taking of bids for the F.Y. 1992 Fire Station No. 1 Reroofing Project, as published in the Waterloo Courier on September 11, 1991, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 98287 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that "Resolution confirming the approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with said project", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dell. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-640. 98288 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Wright that "Resolution ordering construction", be.adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dell. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-641. 98289 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel to receive, file and instruct Clerk/Auditor to open and read bids and refer to City Fire Department for review and recommendation (award of contract delayed): Bidder Bid Amount Alternate 1 +Alternate 2 Service Roofing Co, Waterloo, IA $19,410.00 No change $6,290.00 Fuller Roofs, Inc., Waterloo, IA $23,350.00 $24,290.00 $6,820.00 Chuck's Roofing, Waterloo, IA $39,784.00 $37,600.00 $6,000.00 Borwig Building Service $26,478.00 No Bid $1,323.90 Waterloo, IA Borwig Building Service $26,858.00 No Bid $1,342.90 Waterloo, IA Motion carried. ADJOURNED HEARING 98290 - Mayor McKinley announced that the public hearing on the sale of property to Crystal Distribution Services had been delayed to allow counsel to review the Chicago Central Railroad's claim to ownership of abandoned right-of-way within property to be sold to Crystal Distribution. Based upon the recent search of William Smith, attorney for the Community Development Board, the City of Waterloo is the owner of the railroad right-of-way and can proceed with the sale as originally scheduled. Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that oral comments be received, placed on file andhe hearing be closed. ' Motion carried. September 23, 1991 Page 3 Adjourned Hearing - continued 98291 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Budak that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of various buildings and approximately 270,00 square feet of vacant land at former Rath Packing Company site to Crystal Distribution Services", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver a deed accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dell. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-642. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 98292 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Buck that communication from City Planner transmitting new ward and precinct boundaries to conform with legislative district lines, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting new date of hearing as October 7, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on said ward and precinct boundaries" be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dell. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-643. 98293 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Buck that communication from Park Board transmitting recommendation of acceptance of quote from MUSCO Lighting, Inc. for field lighting at the Municipal Stadium, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said recommendation", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dell. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-644. 98294 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Buck that communication from City Engineering transmitting recommendation to reject bid from Cedar Valley Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount of $74,527.00 for the F.Y. 1992 University Avenue and Falls Avenue Traffic Safety Improvements, Contract No. 423, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 98295 - Moved by Buck, seconded Brown that communication from Clerk/Auditor transmitting request of Laura Cannon, 620 Cordell Street, for compromise of sewer and garbage fees, together with recommendation of approval,be received, placed on file and request denied. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dell. Motion carried. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 98296 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak. that communication from Community Development Assistant Administrator transmitting request of Mt. Village Housing Corporation for funding assistance for Mt. Village II Elderly Housing Project, together with recommendation of approval of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dell. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-645. 98297 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak that communication from Clerk/Auditor transmitting request of Patricia Saffold, 504 Ankeny Street, for repayment plan for delinquent certified garbage and sewer fees, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dell. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-646. September 23, 1991 Page 4 Petitions from Public - continued 98298 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of James S. Lind for a temporary concrete driveway to be located at 720 Prospect Boulevard, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dell. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-647. 98299 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Al Redman for a temporary concrete driveway to be located at 69 Joy Drive, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dell. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-648. DOCUMENTS 98300 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Wright that communication from Izaak Walton League Troop 117 transmitting application to the Iowa Department of Transportation to adopt -a -highway for litter removal along U.S. Highway 218, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dell. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-649. 98301 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Wright that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 1 for a net increase of $1,685.00 for work to be performed by Kromline - Sanderson Engineering Corp. in conjunction with the F.Y. 1990 Waterloo Water Pollution Control Plant Sludge Dewatering Improvements be received, placed on file and approved and Mayor authorized to execute same. Motion carried. 98302 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Wright that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance from Knish Construction Company of Montgomery, Minnesota in the amount of $38,246.73 for the F.Y. 1992 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 3, Contract No. 411, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dell. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-650. 98303 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Wright that communication from City Planner transmitting Final Plat of Albert A. Oleson, together with Deed of Dedication, and the recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said Final Plat", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dell. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-651. 98304 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Wright that communication from Clerk/Auditor transmitting the lease agreement for property located at 1430 Logan Avenue to be used for police storage, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said lease agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dell. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-652. September 23, 1991 Documents - continued 98305 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Wright Page 5 that communication from City Planner transmitting proposed agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for construction of traffic signals for Relocated U.S. Highway 218, IX -218-7(96, 121)--3P-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: Six. Absent: Dell. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-653. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 98306 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that communication from Clerk/Auditor transmitting listing of financial institutions where city funds are deposited and/or invested be received, placed on file and "Resolution naming said depositories", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dell. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-654. 98307 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that "Resolution authorizing the total acquisition contract payment and acceptance of deed for Parcel No. 145 (William & Barbara Iversen) in conjunction with U.S. 218 Gateway Project", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dell. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-655. BILLS PAYMENT 98308 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-61, dated September 23, 1991, in the amount of $1,536,927.87, copies of which are on file in the Clerk/Auditor's Office", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Abstain: Buck. Absent: Dell. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-656. NEW ,BUSINESS 98309 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright that communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control transmitting recommendation of appointment of Todd Gaede to the position of Sewer Maintenance Worker, effective September 24, 1991, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 98310 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright that communication from Mayor Bernie McKinley transmitting recommendation of reappointment of Jane Christensen, James A. Hutchins, Jr., and Pam Klima to the Recreation and Arts Commission, with term expiration date of October 1, 1994, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. Travel Requests 98311 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Wright that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Mayor Bernie McKinley to attend Introduction to TQM in the Public Sector in Madison, Wisconsin on September 25 and 26, 1991, with costs not to exceed $637.00, including the use of a city vehicle. September 23, 1991 Travel Requests - continued Page 6 2. James E. Rodemeyer, Personnel Director, to attend Introduction to TQM in the Public Sector in Madison, Wisconsin on September 25 and 26, 1991, with costs not to exceed $627.00, including the use of a city vehicle. 3. James Boyd, Specialist, to attend National Association of Human Rights Workers annual conference in St. Paul, Minnesota on October 18 - 20, 1991, with costs not to exceed $403.50. 4. Patricia Reed, Specialist, to attend National Association of Human Rights Workers annual conference in St. Paul, Minnesota on October 18 - 20, 1991, with costs not to exceed $505.50. 5. Mark Langenwalter, Sergeant, to attend Internal Affairs Issues School in Boston, Massachusetts on October 16 - 18, 1991, with costs not to exceed $1,273.00. 6. Ernest Clark, Investigator, to attend Gang Seminar in Kansas City, Missouri on October 14 and 15, 1991, with costs not to exceed $351.00, including the use of a city vehicle. 7. Stanley Stapella, Fire Chief; Frank Magsamen, Assistant Chief; and Dennis Duggan, Battalion Chief, to visit a regional training center and meet with Fire Emergency Management Association in Lansing, Michigan on October 22 and 23, 1991, with costs not to exceed $300.00, including the use of a city vehicle. 8. Cammie Scully, Assistant Art Director, to meet with National Endowment of Arts people in Washington, D.C. on September 28 through October 1, 1991, with costs not to exceed $753.00. 9. Eric Schuler, Police Officer, to attend 125th Basic Training School in Johnston, Iowa on September 23 through December 26, 1991, with costs not to exceed $1,740.50, including the use of city vehicle. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 98312 - Moved by Brown, 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 and Liquor Control Department: 1. Beer & Liquor License Permit Application Class C China Star, 3840 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 10/02/92) (Includes Sunday Sales) Cadillac Lanes, 650 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 10/05/92) (Includes Sunday Sales) 2. Beer License Permit Application Class B Pizza Hut, 1130 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 11/09/92) (Includes Sunday Sales) Pizza Hut, 714 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 11/09/92) (Includes Sunday Sales) Motion carried. BONDS 98313 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the Clerk/Auditor through September 23, 1991 be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. ANN September 23, 1991 Page 7 ORAL PRESENTATIONS 98314 - Al Manning, 919 Fairview, asked whether the city was considering any changes in the garbage collection schedule for yard waste. Mayor McKinley stated that it has been the interpretation of state law that cities must provide curbside pick up for yard waste. An Attorney General's opinion is being sought, but until a decision is rendered, the city will continue this service. John Meyer, Public Works Director, stated that the disposal of yard waste with yard waste bags has done what was intended which was to reduce the stream of waste to the landfill. He stated that there are other alternatives to the disposal of yard waste other then the purchase of yard bags. Mr. Manning also questioned whether future questions prior to the election would be construed as political statements and whether there was any objection to wearing lapel buttons. Mayor McKinley stated that he would continue to answer the questions posed by Mr. Manning, and that wearing buttons was not prohibited. Don Bauman, 313 Leonard Avenue, asked as a long-time resident in the area for a stop sign at the intersection of Kern and Leonard Streets. He also alluded to a dust problem that was caused by the rocked and oiled streets. The Public Works Director will review the situation and report back. Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that the above oral comments be received, placed on file and the Council adjourn at 7:40 p.m. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger City Clerk/Auditor