HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/15/91July 15, 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 July 15, 1991. Mayor Pro Tem Robert J. Brown
in the Chair. Roll Call: Dell, Fox, Angel, Wright, Budak, Brown. Absent: Buck.
Invocation by: Councilperson Rose Angel
Pledge of Allegiance: Mark Boesen, Assistant Administrator Community Development Board
97785 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Angel
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on July 15, 1991, at 7:00
p.m., and the Minutes of the Regular Session on July 8, 1991, at 7:00 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Motion carried.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
97786 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Budak
that proof of publication of
form of contract, etc., and
Program, Contract No. 409,
1991, be received and placed
notice of public hearing on plans, specifications,
taking of bids for the F.Y. 1991 Asphalt Overlay
as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 3,
on file. Motion carried.
97787 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor Pro
Tem called for written and oral objections and there were none.
Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel
that "Resolution confirming the approval of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc., in conjunction with said project", be adopted. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-408.
97788 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Dell
that "Resolution ordering construction", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent:
Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-409.
97789 - Moved by Angel, 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 97832 for award of
contract):
Bidder
Aspro, Inc. & Subsidiaries of Waterloo, IA 5% $952,156.30
Bid Bond Amount of Bid
Motion carried.
HEARINGS
97790 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on amendments to Zoning
Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, as it pertains to the Highway Corridor Overlay
District (H -C), as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 5, 1991, be
received and placed on file. Motion carried.
97791 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor Pro
Tem called for written and oral objections.
Rich Earles, Neighborhood Planner, explained that the amendments to the
Highway Corridor Overlay District provide greater flexibility for existing
businesses to expand their properties. Specifically, the ordinance allows for
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Hearings and Bids - continued
a sliding scale for business expansions. The proposed ordinance allows
businesses to meet a portion of the requirements for landscaping purposes. A
second change allows property located on large sites and smaller business under
separate ownership who share access or parking an additional post sign. The
final change decreases the required rear yard in cases where the front yard
setback is increased under the ordinance. The remaining changes are generally
procedural in nature. After review by the Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission, the Commission added a section that requires the Board of Review to
give reasons for denial of any proposal. The ordinance also requires the
guidelines developed by the Design Review Board to be approved by the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission.
Harold Andrews, representing Warren Transport, stated that he has concerns with
the ordinance, particularly because it does not cover residential or city -owned
properties. He also stated that it is unfair to only require businesses that
are expanding to comply with the ordinance. Bob Stevenson, City Planner, urged
the Council to pass the ordinance on the first reading only to allow Mr.
Andrews to express his concerns to the Mayor and staff.
Moved by Dell, seconded by Wright
that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments, be received
and placed on file. Motion carried.
97792 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that "an Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, as it
pertains to the Highway Corridor Overlay District (H -C)", be received, placed
on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
97793 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Dell
that communication from Assistant
award of contract
of $161,570.34 for
Program, Contract
approving award of
to Cedar Valley
the F.Y. 1991 W
No. 417, be
said contract",
City Engineer transmitting recommendation of
Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount
.C.F. & N. Drive Frontage Road Paving R.I.S.E
received, placed on file and "Resolution
be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-410.
97794 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Dell
that communication from City Engineer transmitting recommendation of award of
contract to Tschiggfrie Excavating of Dubuque, Iowa in the amount of $49,204.00
for the F.Y. 1991 City Hall Sanitary Lift Station, Contract No. 406, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of said contract", be
adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-411.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
97795 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Dennis Lee to
vacate a portion of the eight foot platted utility easement generally located
along the rear of property at 918 Colby Road, together with recommendation of
approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as August 5, 1991 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:
Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-412.
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Petitions form Public - continued
97796 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
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that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Bob Reichenbacker
to vacate the five foot platted utility easement generally located along the
north side of property at 509 Creston Avenue, together with recommendation of
approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as August 5, 1991 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:
Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-413.
97797 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Frederic Friedman
to vacate a portion of the fifty foot platted building line located at 1345
Prospect Boulevard, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
setting date of hearing as August 5, 1991 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: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-414.
97798 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Vose Moving
Company to vacate the sidewalk generally located along David Street, adjoining
property at 520 West Parker, together with recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution setting date of hearing as August 5, 1991 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: Six. Absent:
Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-415.
97799 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Gerald
Schoenfelder to rezone from "R-1" One and Two Family Residence District and
"R-3" Multiple Residence District to "R-3, R -P" Planned Residential District
property generally located south of vacated Murphy Road and east of Alexandria
Drive to allow more flexible development of the area, together with
recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission,
be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as August
5, 1991, 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: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-416.
97800 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of the Federal Flood
Insurance Agency to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, as it pertains
to the Flood Plain Management Program definitions of "substantial improvement"
and "substantial damage", together with recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution setting date of hearing as August 5, 1991, 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: Six. Absent:
Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-417.
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Petitions from Public - continued
97801 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Terri Semelroth to
rezone from "R-3" Multiple Residence District to "C -Z" Conditional Zoning
property generally located at 700 West Eleventh Street to allow a hair salon to
be built at rear of location, together with recommendation of denial of the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution setting date of hearing as August 5, 1991 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 the same. Ayes: Six. Absent:
Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-418.
97802 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of William T. Colwell
to rezone from "R-3" Multiple Residence District to "C-2" Commercial District
property generally located across the alley to the west of Bill Colwell's Auto
Mart to allow 2 lots to be used as a parking lot for leased cars, together with
recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission,
be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as August
5, 1991 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: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-419.
97803 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Beverly Smelser
for a temporary asphalt driveway to be located at 1143 Longfellow, together
with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-420.
97804 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Planner transmitting request for a variance to
truck embargo on Galloway Court from Maynard Avenue to Upton Avenue from July
16, 1991 to November 15, 1991, in conjunction with Relocated U.S. 218,
IX -218-7(147)--3P-07, together with recommendation of approval, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-421.
REPORTS
97805 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Angel
that that Waterloo Housing Authority Ridgeway Towers and Section 8 Waterloo
Housing Certificate Program --June 1991, be received and placed on file. Motion
carried.
DOCUMENTS
97806 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Planner transmitting Five Year Capital
Improvements Program for F.Y 1992-1996, together with recommendation of
approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said document", be adopted. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-422.
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Documents - continued
97807 - Bob Stevenson, City Planner, reported that this agreement would allow for
cost sharing for the installation of storm sewers between the State of Iowa and
the City of Waterloo with the former paying 85 percent and the later 15
percent.
Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Planner transmitting an agreement with Iowa
Department of Transportation for cost sharing of installation of storm sewers
in conjunction with Relocated U.S. Highway 218, IX -218-7(117)--3P-07, together
with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy
Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-423.
97808 - Jim Rodemeyer, Personnel Director, stated that the insurance contracts
represented a 10 to 12 percent increase in cost. The city did not seek
competitive bids for health insurance this year but anticipates taking bids in
the next year or two.
Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright
that communication from Insurance Coordinator transmitting health insurance
coverage contracts with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Heritage National Healthplan
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1991, together with recommendation of
approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
contracts", be adopted and Mayor Pro Tem authorized to execute same. Ayes:
Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-424.
97809 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright
that communication from Director of Waterloo Housing Authority transmitting
Change Order No. 1 for a net increase of $957.00 for work to be performed by
Lockard Construction of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with Ridgeway Towers CIAP
Project, 225 W. Ridgeway Avenue, be received, placed on file and approved and
Mayor Pro Tem authorized to execute same. Motion carried.
97810 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Engineer transmitting an agreement with U.S. West
Communications for construction of a communications conduit support structure
in city right-of-way in conjunction with F.Y. 1990 Blowers Creek Bridge
Improvements, Dubuque Road and Lafayette Street, Contract No. 318, together
with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy
Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-425.
97811 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Planner transmitting a supplemental agreement with
Brice, Petrides -Donohue for design costs in conjunction with Relocated U.S.
Highway 218, (Westfield Project), IX -218-7(117)--3P-07, together with
recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy
Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-426.
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RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
97812 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as July 22, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on sale and conveyance of various buildings and
approximately 270,000 square feet of vacant land on former Rath Packing Co.
site to Crystal Distribution Services", be adopted and Deputy Clerk/Auditor
instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-427.
97813 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution accepting warranty deed and dedicating property generally
located east of Fletcher Avenue, north of Rock Island Avenue for street
right-of-way purposes", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-428.
97814 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution authorizing total acquisition contract payments and accepting
the deeds for 147 University Avenue (Michael and Bonnie Elin) and 215
University Avenue (Cynthia Balsanek) in conjunction with U.S. 218 "Gateway"
Project", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-429.
97815 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution authorizing the total acquisition contract payments and
accepting the deeds for 1344 Lafayette Street (Charles & Margaret Henkle) and
1330 Lafayette Street (Vickie & Timothy Day) in conjunction with Powers
Manufacturing Expansion Project", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-430.
97816 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution authorizing the compromising of special assessment for
sidewalk repair at 940 Riehl Street in conjunction with Sidewalk Repair
Assessment Program - Zone 1", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-431.
97817 - Treno Evers, 1320 West Donald, asked for clarification of the money received to
date for the demolition of Rath Packing Co.
Mark Boesen, Assistant Administrator of Community Development, stated that this
grant allows phase 2 of the demolition project to proceed. Phase 1 demolition
funds consisted of general obligation bonds proceeds in the amount of $475,000.
An additional amount of $67,000 was provided by Block Grant Funding.
Vonnie Jackson, 1838 Howard Avenue, questioned the amount of administrative
money that would be expended from the $2.5 million grant.
Mr. Boesen indicated that no administrative costs would be utilized from this
grant and that the entire amount would be utilized for engineering, inspection,
asbestos removal and demolition.
Moved by Dell, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution approving and providing for execution of agreement with the
Department of Housing and Urban Development for Housing and Urban Development
Special Purpose Grant in the amount of $2,500,000 for the Rath site clearance",
be adopted and Mayor Pro Tem authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent:
Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-432.
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BILLS PAYMENT
97818 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-49, dated July 15, 1991, in the
amount of $2,223,317.29 copies of which are on file in the Clerk/Auditor's
Office", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Abstain: Fox. Absent: Buck
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-433.
NEW BUSINESS
97819 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Dell
to instruct Architect to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.
for the F.Y. 1991 Waterloo Recreation and Arts Center Reroofing Project, be
received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried.
97820 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Dell
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., for the F.Y. 1991 Waterloo
Recreation and Arts Center Reroofing Project, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution preliminarily approving the same", be adopted. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-434.
97821 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Dell
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc., and taking of bids as August 5, 1991, at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Hall Council Chambers on the above described project", be adopted and Deputy
Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-435.
97822 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Dell
that "Preliminary Resolution for the construction of the F.Y. 1991 Gram Court
Sanitary Sewer Project, Contract No. 405", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent:
Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-436.
97823 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Dell
that "Resolution fixing value of lots for the F.Y. 1991 Gram Court Sanitary
Sewer Project, Contract No. 405", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-437.
97824 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Dell
that "Resolution adopting Preliminary Plat and Schedule, estimate of cost and
proposed plans and specifications for the construction of the F.Y. 1991 Gram
Court Sanitary Sewer Project, Contract No. 405", be adopted. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-438.
97825 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Dell
that "Resolution of Necessity (Proposed) setting the date of hearing as August
5, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the F.Y. 1991 Gram
Court Sanitary Sewer Project, Contract No. 405", be adopted and Deputy
Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of hearing according. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-439.
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New Business - continued
97826 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Dell
that communication from Parks & Forestry Director transmitting recommendation
of appointment of Brett Barnett to the position of Golf Course Maintenance I,
subject to passing of physical, be received, placed on file and approved.
Motion carried.
97827 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Dell
that communication from City Planner transmitting request for street name
designations for location purposes for newly constructed roads in the vicinity
of Relocated U.S. 218 interchange with University Avenue and Sergeant Road,
together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and
Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of
hearing as August 5, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers", be
adopted and Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of hearing of
same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-440.
Travel Requests
97828 - Treno Evers, 1320 West Donald Street, questioned the travel request amount paid
by the city each week for city employees to travel. He suggested that this
travel should not be paid for by taxpayers but that the employee should be
responsible for paying for these costs.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Angel
that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown,
be received, placed on file and approved:
1. Sang -Ki Han, Assistant City Attorney, to attend NIMLO Conference in San
Diego, California on October 27-30, 1991, with costs not to exceed
$1,399.00.
2. John Kehoe, Chief Electrical Inspector, to attend annual meeting of
Western Section of International Assoc. of Electrical Inspectors in
Dearborn, Michigan on September 7-11, 1991, with costs not to exceed
$1,049.00.
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
97829 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Angel
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 License Permit Application
Class C
Kwik Trip #715, 1636 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/21/92) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Kwik Trip #722, 1309 Lafayette Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/21/92)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Kwik Trip #723, 510 Conger Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/21/92) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Kwik Trip #724, 1105 Cedar Bend Drive (Renewal) (Expires 7/21/92)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Kwik Trip #732, 352 Fletcher (Renewal) (Expires 7/21/92) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
2. Beer & Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Bo's, 118 Commercial Street (Renewal) (Expires 8/10/92 (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Motion carried.
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BONDS
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97830 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Fox
that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the
Clerk/Auditor through July 15, 1991, be received, placed on file and report and
bonds approved. Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
97831 - Vonnie Jackson, 1838 Howard Avenue, questioned the retirement of Ann Hoover,
Bookkeeper at the Waterloo Recreation Center. Jim Rodemeyer, Personnel
Director, indicated that Ms. Hoover has been employed by the city for over 18
years and that he would provide Ms. Jackson with the exact amounts paid for
accumulated sick leave and vacation.
Anna Mae Weems, 1835 Independence Avenue, voiced several concerns, including
the train on East Fourth Street and the excessive noise it creates. She stated
that the East Side has suffered serious neglect and is being treated by the
city like "peacocks feet." She indicated that there was a big difference
between the city's maintenance of Byrnes and Gates Park. She stressed the need
for the community to study the problems of youth in our community as well as
development of an OIC (Opportunities Industrialization Centers). She also
complained of the gathering of people in the evening hours on East Fourth and
Dane Street. She suggested that the Logan Avenue Plaza project should not be
credited totally to the city but was the original brainchild of East Side
residents. She urged the city to correct statements made by the press
concerning this project's origination.
Councilperson Dell concurred in Ms. Weem's comments for
press concerning the development of the Logan Avenue P1
Russ Tidwell, 1003 Vine Street, asked the status of
that was tabled by the City Council on June 17, 1991.
proceed with the adoption of an ordinance due to the
problems on the city's East Side streets. He urged the
quickly as possible.
the need to correct the
aza.
the loitering ordinance
He urged the Council to
serious substance abuse
city to move forward as
Police Chief Bernal Koehresen stated that the city is currently reviewing a
multitude of ordinances with the hopes of adopting one that has already been
tested in the court system.
Roosevelt Taylor, 311 Iowa Street, stated that the problems on the East Side
have gotten to the point that persons traveling on East Fourth Street stop at
UNI -CUE and turn around and go back.
Jody Tompkins, 909 West Third Street, withdrew his former opposition to the
loitering ordinance. He stated that the problems that exist on University
Avenue suggest the need for implementation of a loitering ordinance as soon as
possible. He also suggested that Police Chief Koehresen's remarks concerning
the cigarette law that became effective on July 1, 1991 (persons 18 years and
younger cannot possess cigarettes) that it was a low priority in terms of
enforceability should be explained. Chief Koehresen explained that there are
many more laws that are the books than can be reasonably enforced by the Police
Department. He stated that the department must prioritize the types of crimes
it will investigate and that the department is doing as best as it can within
the budget confines.
Councilperson Dell stated that the cause of many problems in our community
cannot be totally solved by the adoption of ordinances. He stated that there
must be fundamental changes in the fabric of our society in what we do and say
to make any difference in the community's attitude. He also suggested that the
problems are often caused by a few and that this small group can disrupt the
large masses. He urged the community to focus on the small group and not
condemn everyone for the problems of the few.
Moved by Budak, seconded by Fox
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
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Oral Presentations - continued
97832 - Eric Thorson, City Engineer, recommended that the bid be awarded to Aspro, Inc.
& Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa. He stated that the contract exceeded
minority goals.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Angel
that "Resolution awarding contract to Aspro, Inc. & Subsidiaries, of Waterloo,
Iowa, in the amount of $952,156.30, for the F.Y. 1991 Asphalt Overlay Program,
Contract No. 409", be adopted (see CR 97789 for bid opening). Ayes: Six.
Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1991-441.
ADJOURNMENT
97833 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Fox
that the Council adjourn at 7:58 p.m. Motion carried.
Michelle Temeyer
Deputy Clerk/Auditor