HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/10/91June 10, 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 June 10, 1991. Mayor Bernard L. McKinley in
the Chair. Roll Call: Dell, Fox, Buck, Wright, Budak, Brown. Absent: Angel.
Invocation by: Councilperson Willie Mae Wright
97532 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on June 10, 1991, at 7:00
p.m., and the Minutes of the Regular Session on June 3, 1991, at 7:00 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Motion carried.
HEARINGS
97533 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Fox
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of James and
Nancy McClain to vacate, sell and convey the unimproved portion of Bluff Street
between West Fourteenth and West Fifteenth Streets, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on May 30, 1991, be received and placed on file. Motion
carried.
97534 - 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 the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Motion
carried.
97535 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Dell
that "an Ordinance vacating the unimproved portion of Bluff Street between West
Fourteenth and West Fifteenth Streets", be received, placed on file, considered
and passed for the first time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Angel. Motion carried.
97536 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Angel. Motion carried.
97537 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Fox
that the following ordinance be recorded as having been considered and passed
for the second and third times and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Angel. Motion carried.
97538 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Brown
that "an Ordinance vacating the unimproved portion of Bluff Street between West
Fourteenth and West Fifteenth Streets", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent:
Angel.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3790.
97539 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of the unimproved portion of
Bluff Street generally located between West Fourteenth and West Fifteenth
Streets to James and Nancy McClain", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to
prepare and deliver a deed accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Angel.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-320.
June 10, 1991 Page 2
Hearings - continued
97540 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Steve
Harbaugh to vacate a portion of the five foot platted utility easements
generally located on Lots 4 and 5 in Audubon Park Second Addition and
dedication of eight feet of property generally located along the north side of
Lot 4 for utility easement, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 30,
1991, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
97541 - 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 Fox, seconded by Wright
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.
97542 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Budak
that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of the five foot platted utility
easements generally located on Lots 4 and 5 in Audubon Park Second Addition",
be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Angel. Motion carried.
97543 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Brown
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings, be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Angel. Motion carried.
97544 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell
that the following ordinance be recorded as having been considered and passed
for the second and third times and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Angel. Motion carried.
97545 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Wright
that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of the five foot platted utility
easements generally located on Lots 4 and 5 in Audubon Park Second Addition",
be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Angel.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3791.
97546 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Kim
Kuenstling to vacate a portion of the ten foot platted utility easement
generally located along the north side of property located at 739 Stephan
Avenue, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 30, 1991, be received and
placed on file. Motion carried.
97547 - 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 Budak, seconded by Brown
that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission and subject to the City Engineer's
recommendation that the footing and foundation wall be constructed so the top
of the footing is at or below the level of the top of the sanitary sewer, and
the deep footing be carried a minimum of four (4) feet on the intersecting wall
before being stepped up to the standard depth, be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
97548 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Wright
that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of the ten foot platted utility easement
generally located along the north side of •property located at 739 Stephan
Avenue", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time.
Ayes: Six. Absent:A ngel. Motion carried. ,�
June 10, 1991
Hearings - continued
97549 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Dell
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that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings, be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Angel. Motion carried.
97550 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell
that the following ordinance be recorded as having been considered and passed
for the second and third times and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Angel. Motion carried.
97551 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Budak
that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of the ten foot platted utility easement
generally located along the north side of property located at 739 Stephan
Avenue, subject to the City Engineer's recommendation that the footing and
foundation wall be constructed so the top of the footing is at or below the
level of the top of the sanitary sewer, and the deep footing be carried a
minimum of four (4) feet on the intersecting wall before being stepped up to
the standard depth,", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Angel.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3792.
97552 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Evelyn
Rohrssen to vacate a portion of the 25 foot platted building line generally
located along the east side of 1226 Julian Avenue, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on May 30, 1991, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
97553 - 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 Brown
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.
97554 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Budak
that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of the 25 foot platted building line
generally located along the east side of 1226 Julian Avenue", be received,
placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Six. Absent:
Angel. Motion carried.
97555 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Wright
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings, be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Angel. Motion carried.
97556 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Brown
that the following ordinance be recorded as having been considered and passed
for the second and third times and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Angel. Motion carried.
97557 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright
that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of the 25 foot platted building line
generally located along the east side of 1226 Julian Avenue", be adopted.
Ayes: Six. Absent: Angel.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3793.
June 10, 1991 Page 4
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
97558 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Fox
that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Michael F.
Amundson for a temporary concrete driveway to be located at 633 Eureka Street,
together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Angel.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-321.
97559 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Fox
that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Roy Cain for a
temporary concrete driveway to be located at 1751 Wakonda Drive, together with
recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Angel.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-322
DOCUMENTS
97560 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that communication from Transportation Program Manager transmitting
recommendation of award of appraisal contract to Keith Jones Appraisal Services
for Parcel No. 2 in conjunction with Relocated Westfield Avenue Improvements
Project, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said contract",
be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Angel.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-323.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
97561 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Fox
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Douglas and Doris
Conley to sell and convey the unimproved portion of alley adjoining the rear of
properties located at 631 Linden Avenue and 520 Rhey Street, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as June 24, 1991, at
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request and
rescinding Resolution No. 1991-165", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to
publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Angel.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-324.
97562 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution amending Resolution No. 1989-45, which established parking
regulations in the Central Business District (one handicapped parking meter to
be placed just west of alley entrance on the southerly side of Mulberry Street
between East Fourth and East Fifth Streets)", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent:
Angel.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-325.
97563 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Fox
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Grace Chapel
Church to purchase property located at 1509 Rainbow Drive acquired for the
Interstate Substitution Program, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
setting date of hearing as June 24, 1991, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council
Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor
instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Angel.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-326.
June 10, 1991 Page 5
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
97564 - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for discussion on Ordinances to
be Adopted.
Police Chief Koehrsen reported that this ordinance would preclude minors under
the age of 21 from entering establishments whose sale or disbursement of
alcoholic beverages is more than 50 percent of the business conducted within
the premise. The intent of this ordinance (and those that will be considered
by the Council this evening) is to send a clear message to our city's youth
that drugs and alcohol abuse will not be tolerated. He stated that alcohol
abuse by our youth is the number one problem in this city.
Russ Tidwell, 1003 Vine Street, indicated that he fully supported the adoption
of this ordinance.
Kathy Green suggested that establishments with over 50 percent of their sales
from alcoholic beverages be so designated with a sticker.
Chief Koehrsen stated that all holders of licenses or permits issued by Iowa
Beer & Liquor Control Commission will be required to display a prominent sign
that reads, "Warning to Minors: You are subject to punishment under the City
of Waterloo Code of Ordinances if you are on the premises without your parent
or legal guardian or spouse or if you attempt to possess and/or purchase any
alcoholic beverages."
Councilperson Budak questioned what affect this will have on false IDs.
Councilperson Dell questioned whether the 50 percent figure was too low and
should be increased.
Kathy Oberle, 710 Forest Avenue, questioned whether this ordinance would apply
to private clubs such as the Eagles. Chief Koehrsen stated that minors may be
allowed to enter such premises if they are accompanied by a parent, legal
guardian or spouse.
Ruth Anderson, 1503 Newell Street, spoke in support of the ordinance.
Moved by Budak, seconded by Dell
that "an Ordinance amending the 1988 Code of Ordinances of the City of
Waterloo, Iowa, by adding Section 4-35.1, Minors Prohibited from Certain
Premises, to Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages (Prohibit minors under 21 years of
age from entering or remaining in establishments whose sale or dispensing of
alcoholic beverages is more than 50 percent of the business conducted)", be
received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Angel. Motion carried.
97565 - Chief Koehrsen summarized the proposed loitering ordinance. The Chief stated
that the city currently has a loitering ordinance on the books but has no
penalty associated with it. This ordinance would provide a $100 fine for any
person found to be loitering for the purpose of illegally using, possessing,
transferring, or selling any controlled substance. The person must be a known
unlawful drug user, possessor, or seller of controlled substances. The Chief
stated that this ordinance is not aimed at any one particular group. Assistant
City Attorney Sang -Ki Han stated that after careful review, the Attorney's
Office feels that this ordinance is constitutional. The Chief stated that this
ordinance very clearly sends a message to drug dealers that the community will
not tolerate such activities.
E. J. Gallagher III, Vice President of the Iowa Civil Liberties Union, stated
that the proposed ordinance violates the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution
and opposed the proposed ordinance.
Joy Lowe, President of the local NAACP, stated that the national organization
has withdrawn its support for the proposed ordinance. Should the ICLU sue the
city for this ordinance, the NAACP will also join in this suit.
Russ Tidwell, 1003 Vine Street, stated that he supported the ordinance as it
provided a tool to policeman to curtail drug activity.
June 10, 1991 Page 6
Ordinances to be Adopted - continued
Jimmie Porter, 332 Saxon Street, stated that he was clearly opposed to the use
and distribution of drugs but opposed the ordinance due to how it could be
applied in different situations. He stated that drugs are not the problem, but
the fact that there are not enough jobs for our young people. He stated that
this ordinance is clearly aimed at one group of people, namely the blacks.
Pat Seliger, owner of Club Rendezvous at 829 East Fourth Street, stated that
there is a drug problem in the city that is out of control.
Chief Koehrsen stated that the ordinance is intended to arrest only those
individuals who are known to be drug dealers. It will be the department's goal
to enforce the ordinance equally throughout the community.
Joy Lowe, 130 Webster Street, supported the ordinance with some modifications.
She alluded to problems in her neighborhood and the need to address the
problem.
A citizen spoke in support of the ordinance and related incidents near her home
that have caused her great concern relating to drugs.
Portia Hopper, 1531 Newell Street and a teacher in the Waterloo School System,
stated that she greatly cares about our young people and supported the
ordinance.
Councilperson Dell stated that he could not totally support the ordinance at
this time until several of the loopholes have been closed. He stated that this
was our opportunity to do it right and we should proceed accordingly.
Chief Koehrsen stated that the ordinance could be tabled for one week to allow
for modification but cautioned the Council to proceed as quickly as possible
since the summer months are upon us and drugs in the community are becoming a
problem.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Dell
that "an Ordinance amending the 1988 Code of Ordinances of the City of
Waterloo, Iowa, by adding Section 27-10, Loitering for the Purpose of Engaging
in Drug -Related Activity, to Chapter 27, Offenses -Miscellaneous (Prohibit
loitering in or near any public or private place in a manner and under
circumstances manifesting the purpose of illegally using, possessing,
transferring, or selling any controlled substance)", be received, placed on
file, and tabled for one week. Ayes: Six. Absent: Angel. Motion carried.
97566 - Chief Koehrsen explained that the next ordinance would establish a curfew and
make parents, guardians or other adult persons responsible for the legal care
and custody of a minor and be fined $100 or imprisonment not to exceed 30 days
for violations. The curfew would be enacted from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Sunday through Thursday and from 12:30 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
There are several exceptions that would allow minors to travel between their
home or place of residence and any approved place such as employment, church,
municipal or school function, etc.
Councilperson Dell stressed the need for parenting skills which would make the
need for these ordinances unnecessary.
E. J. Gallagher III, Vice President of the Iowa Civil Liberties Union, stated
that the organization was opposed to this ordinance.
Jody Tompkins stated that as a younger member of the community, he opposed this
ordinance due to the infringement on constitutional rights of youth. He asked
that the city help solve the problem of youths not having anything to do rather
than punish them because there is nothing for them to do.
Chief Koehrsen noted that the school police liaison officers will be hosting
dances throughout the summer, with the first dance to be held this Thursday,
June 13, for middle school aged students and on Friday, June 14, for high
school aged students.
June 10, 1991 Page 7
Ordinances to be Adopted - continued
Russ Tidwell, 1003 Vine Street, spoke in support of the ordinance.
Kathy Oberle, 710 Forest Avenue, suggested that perhaps parents should be given
one warning prior to issuing the ticket.
Pat Seliger, owner of Club Rendezvous at 829 East Fourth Street, spoke in
support of the ordinance and relayed problems she has with minor children
congregating in and around her establishment.
Moved by Buck, seconded by Budak
that "an Ordinance repealing Section 27-8, Curfew, of Chapter 27,
Offenses -Miscellaneous, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa; and by enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 27-8, Curfew, of Chapter
27, Offenses -Miscellaneous (Establishing curfew for persons below the age of
sixteen)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first
time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Angel. Motion carried.
97567 - Chief Koehrsen stated that this ordinance deals with the sale of kegs and would
require all licensees or permitees to keep a register of persons who purchase
kegs and remit this register to the Clerk/Auditor's Office by the 10th of each
month. This would allow the Police Department to review the registers from
time to time to ascertain that no laws have been violated. Penalties for
violation of this ordinance would be $100 or imprisonment not to exceed 30
days.
Councilperson Buck stated that he was worried about the Freedom of Information
Act and did not necessarily support this ordinance.
E. J. Gallagher III, Vice President of Iowa Civil Liberties Union, opposed this
ordinance.
Bob Fahr, 1040 Sunrise Boulevard and representing Fahr Beverage Inc., supported
the intent of the ordinance but opposed its contents. He also stated that it
would be a burden to retailers. He asked that the Council consider voting
against this ordinance.
Moved by Buck, seconded by Dell
that discussion on this ordinance be tabled for one week. With the approval of
the mover and seconder, this motion was withdrawn.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak
that "an Ordinance amending the 1988 Code of Ordinances of the City of
Waterloo, Iowa, by adding Section 4-29.1, Keg Sales, to Chapter 4, Alcoholic
Beverages (Establishing regulations and procedures concerning the conduct of
keg sales)", be received, placed on file, considered and denied: Ayes: Six.
Absent: Angel. Motion carried.
BILLS PAYMENT
97568 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-62, dated June 10, 1991, in the
amount of $1,573,645.88, copies of which are on file in the Clerk/Auditor's
Office", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Angel.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-327.
NEW BUSINESS
97569 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Budak
to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc., for the F.Y. 1991 Daniel Drive Paving, Contract No. 416, be received,
placed on file and approved. Motion carried.
June 10, 1991 Page 8
New Business - continued
97570 - Moved by Brown, seconded by
that plans, specifications,
Drive Paving, Contract No.
preliminarily approving the
Budak
form of contract,
416, be received,
same", be adopted.
etc., for the F.Y. 1991 Daniel
placed on file and "Resolution
Ayes: Six. Absent: Angel.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-328.
97571 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Budak
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc., and taking of bids as July 1, 1991, at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Hall Council Chambers on the above described project", be adopted and
Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Angel.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-329.
97572 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Budak
to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc., for F.Y. 1991 WCF&N Frontage Road Paving, Contract No. 417, be received,
placed on file and approved. Motion carried.
97573 - Moved by Brown, seconded by
that plans, specifications,
Road Paving, Contract No.
preliminarily approving the
Budak
form of contract, etc., for F.Y 1991 WCF&N Frontage
417, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
same", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Angel.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-330.
97574 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Budak
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc., and taking of bids as July 1, 1991, at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Hall Council Chambers on the above described project", be adopted and
Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Angel.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-331.
97575 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Budak
that communication from Waterloo Water Works Board of Trustees transmitting
request of Anna H. Abbott to certify $939.44 for work performed by the Waterloo
Water Works at 537 Riehl Street, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving certification of same", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Angel.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-332.
97576 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Budak
that communication from Waterloo Water Works Board of Trustees transmitting
request of Margaret I. Strottman to certify $939.75 for work performed by the
Waterloo Water Works at 1943 Byron Avenue, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving certification of same", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent:
Angel.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1991-333.
97577 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Budak
that communication from Mayor Bernie McKinley transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Diana Fortenberry to the Recreation & Arts Commission, with term
expiration date of October 1, 1993, be received, placed on file and approved.
Motion carried.
June 10, 1991
Page 9
Travel Requests
97578 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Buck
that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown,
be received, placed on file and approved:
1. Rick Tagtow, Director of Parks and Forestry, to attend International
Society of Arboriculture Annual Conference and Trade Show in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, on August 10-14, 1991, with costs not to exceed $1,224.00.
2. Allan Holms and Ernest Clark, Police Investigators, to attend Covert
Operations Seminar in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 30 -August 1, 1991,
with costs not to exceed $520.13, including the use of city vehicle.
3. Bruce Arends, Police Sergeant, to attend Video/Law Enforcement School in
Chicago, Illinois, on October 13-17, 1991, with costs not to exceed
$895.00, including the use of city vehicle.
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
97579 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Buck
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 and application for fireworks display,
applications for automobile salvage yard and applications for junk dealer's
license, be received, placed on file and approved:
1. Beer & Wine License Permit Application
Class E
Warehouse Market, 4026 Alexandria (Renewal) (Expires 7/2/92) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
2. Liquor License Permit Application
Class B
Ramada Hotel, 214-228 Washington (New Owner) (Expires 6/5/92) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Application for Fireworks Display
Sunnyside Country Club, 1600 Olympic (July 4, 1991)
Application for Automobile Salvage Yard
Pat's Auto Salvage & Metals, 924 Lowell Avenue (Yard --924 Lowell)
Pat's Auto Salvage & Metals, 924 Lowell Avenue (Yard --951 Lowell)
Wilbur Auto Body & Sales Inc., 5724 Applewood (Yard --22201 Easton)
Chase Auto Parts Co. Inc., 1015 South Hills Drive (Yard --1041 Sheffield Avenue)
Chase Auto Parts Co. Inc., 1015 South Hills Drive (Yard --1117 Sheffield Avenue)
Pat's Auto Salvage & Metals, 924 Lowell Avenue (Crushing Yard)
Application for Junk Dealer's License
Pat's Auto Salvage & Metals, 924 Lowell Avenue (Yard --924 Lowell)
Pat's Auto Salvage & Metals, 924 Lowell Avenue (Crushing Yard)
R & M Metals Inc., 1524 Grandview (Yard --2704 Violet Drive)
Pat's Auto Salvage & Metals, 924 Lowell Avenue (Yard --951 Lowell Avenue)
Weismann Iron & Metal, Inc., 1500 West Airline Hwy (Yard --1500 West Airline
Hwy)
B. Schultz Company, 1500 David Street (Yard --1500 David Street)
Motion carried.
BONDS
97580 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the
Clerk/Auditor through June 10, 1991, be received, placed on file and report and
bonds approved. Motion carried.
June 10, 1991 Page 10
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
97581 - Mayor McKinley stated that Tom O'Rourke, Director of the Black Hawk County
Health Department, and Mark Linda, Black Hawk County Disease Prevention
Manager, asked to appear before the Council concerning problems that were
brought before the City Council at last Monday evening's meeting (see CR 97531
under Oral Presentations). Tom O'Rourke stated that the Health Department has
been the recipient of complaints in the Sherwood Park area and has responded
accordingly. Mark Linda stated that during the last three years, a total of 33
environmental health concerns have been brought to their attention, including
open dumping along Hackett Road. The normal response time is 13.7 days. He
stated that the health inspectors are working with the citizens group in the
area to address the many problems in the area.
Councilperson Buck stated that the neighborhood has formed an association which
will help solve problems in the area. He also stated that the Council may want
to reconsider its junk car ordinance and require that one of the criteria to be
considered a junk car be that it not be licensed. Councilperson Wright thanked
the Black Hawk County Health Department for their hard work in solving the
problems in the Sherwood Park area.
Larry Moses, 112 Greenwood Avenue and a member of the Sherwood Park
Association, asked that the city consider pumping the water from low lying
areas. He also asked that after addressing this problem, the city consider
some type of street repair in the area.
Mayor McKinley stated that city officials are willing to meet with the
association as needed to respond to the problems of the neighborhood.
Terry McGee, 845 Steely Street, asked that the Council again consider an
embargo on Steely Street due to the heavy truck traffic from Construction
Machinery. He presented pictures of trucks trying to negotiate the
intersection of Steely and Glenwood Streets. Don Temeyer, Planning and
Development Director, stated that the city would contact Construction Machinery
to determine an alternate route for the trucks coming and going to that
facility.
Kathy Oberle, 710 Forest Avenue, asked several questions concerning recent
articles in the Waterloo Courier concerning City Attorney Hugh Field and
alleged underage drinking at his residence. Mayor McKinley responded to
several questions but then asked that any person wanting additional information
to contact him individually.
John Kincaid, 1513 Newell Street, expressed his support for a truck embargo on
Newell Street. Mayor McKinley emphasized that Newell Street and Independence
Avenue are arterial streets to the northeast commerce section of the community.
Upon completion of the Fifth and Sixth Street Extension, traffic should be
reduced significantly on these arterials.
Mel Smelser, 2235 Temple Avenue, asked whether there had been any progress on
amendments to the animal control ordinance. Assistant City Attorney Sang -Ki
Han stated that the Council is investigating whether it wants to change the
ordinance.
A petition requesting that truck traffic on Newell, Beech, Linden, Sumner,
Oneida, Willow, Idaho, Glenwood, Steely, and Mohawk be banned was presented to
the Council.
Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that the above oral comments be received, placed on file and the Council
adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Motion carried.
Larry P. Burger
City Clerk/Auditor