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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/19/92October 19, 1992 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 October 19, 1992. Mayor Albert C. Manning, Jr. in the Chair. Roll Call: Dell, Fox, Angel, Buck, Wright, Budak, Lemke. Invocation by: Councilperson Willie Mae Wright Pledge of Allegiance: Den 5 --Scott Foulk, Issac Graham, Adam Gress, Ryan McGourty, Kyle Payton, Ryan Roe 100102 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 19, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. and the Minutes of the Regular Session on Monday, October 12, 1992, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. The Mayor read a proclamation declaring the week of October 24 -November 1, 1992 as National Red Ribbon Week. The Mayor read a proclamation declaring the week of October 23-30, 1992 as Chamber Appreciation Week. HEARINGS 100103 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Buck that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Ted Winninger to reduce the 60 foot platted building line to 20 feet on property generally located at the northwest corner of Progress Avenue and Crossway Drive, as published in the Waterloo Courier on October 12, 1992, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 100104 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Bob Stevenson, City Planner, stated that it was the recommendation of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission that the 60 foot platted building line on Crossway Drive be reduced to 20 feet; however, it was city staff's recommendation that the platted building line only be reduced to 40 feet to coincide with other property set backs in this subdivision. If the entire building line were to be reduced, there would be a 10 foot set back requirement since Crossway Drive would be the side street if the building faced Progress Avenue, pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance side yard requirements. Ted Winninger, applicant, stated that it was the intent of the medical office building owners to place the building on the center of the two lots and to face Progress Avenue. There was some confusion on the building set back requirements for side yard purposes if a building line does not exist. Mr. Stevenson explained that the side yard requirement must meet the building set back line, and in the absence of a set back line, the requirements of the zoning ordinance of that district apply. Moved by Buck, seconded by Dell that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral comments be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 100105 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Buck that "an Ordinance reducing the 60 foot platted building line to 20 feet for property generally located at the northwest corner of Progress Avenue and Crossway Drive, be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Six. Nays: Angel. Motion carried. 100106 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Fox that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Daniel R. DeVore to sell and convey property generally located at 401 E. Thompson Street for $250.00, as published in the Waterloo Courier on October 12, 1992, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. October 19, 1992 Page 2 Hearings - continued 100107 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Moved by Buck, seconded by Dell that the request of Community Development Administrator Jim Lindsey to withdraw sale and conveyance, as buyer does not meet the income guidelines established by the Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC), be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 100108 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Buck that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Allen and Dorothy McNamee to vacate the 25 foot platted building line generally located along the easterly side of 1809 Coachman Drive, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as November 2, 1992, 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: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-586. 100109 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Buck that communication from City Planner transmitting request of William and Elizabeth Collins to rezone from "U-1" Unclassified District to "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District/"C-Z" Conditional Zoning property generally located at 5050 Foulk Road to expand current taxidermy business and allow a 24' x 20' addition to single family residence for a display room and additional storage 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 November 9, 1992, 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: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-587. REPORTS 100110 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak that the Report from Waterloo Housing Authority Ridgeway Towers and Section 8 Waterloo Housing Certificate Program --September 1992, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 100111 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak that the Building Department F.Y. 1992 Annual Report be received and placed on file. Motion carried. DOCUMENTS 100112 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Completion Report and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Aspro, Inc. and Subsidiaries in conjunction with F.Y. 1991 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 409, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-588. 100113 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Maintenance Bond from Aspro, Inc. and Subsidiaries in conjunction with F.Y. 1991 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 409, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. October 19, 1992 RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 100114 - Moved by Buck seconded by Lemke Page 3 that "Resolution setting date of hearing as October 26, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on sale and conveyance of property generally located at 1306 Bertch Avenue to Marlene Oswald for $13,500.00", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-589. 100115 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Lemke that "Resolution setting date of hearing as November 2, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on sale and conveyance of excess right of way generally located off the west side of Ansborough Avenue, south and adjacent to the Pronto Convenience Store, and midway between Ridgeway Avenue and West 4th Street to Vinton Jones for $2,000.00 in conjunction with Ansborough Avenue (South) Reconstruction project", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-590. 100116 - Councilperson Dell questioned when demolition of the structures in conjunction with the East Sixth Street Extension would occur. Bob Stevenson, City Planner, stated that with a January letting, demolition will be soon. Moved by Buck, seconded by Lemke that "Resolution authorizing the acquisition contract payments and accepting the deeds for Parcel Nos. 3 (Vince M. Kobliska), 4 (Leased Restaurant Partners), and 22 (American Family Life Assurance Company of Ohio) in conjunction with Sixth Street Extension (East), IX -6604(2)--79-07", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-591. 100117 - Deb Collett, Executive Director of Waterloo Housing Authority, stated that the amendment to the Section 8 Administrative Plan and Admissions Policy is due to the addition of the Family Self Sufficiency Program tied to 20 units of Section 8 Housing Voucher. This will allow coordination of said activities. Moved by Buck, seconded by Lemke that "Resolution by the City Council of the City of Waterloo, as the Waterloo Housing Authority, approving amended Section 8 Administrative Plan and Admissions Policy for the Section 8 Housing Programs", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-592. 100118 - Ms. Collett explained that the operating budget revision No. 1 for Ridgeway Towers Apartment was to request authorization for operating subsidy from HUD in the amount of $20,868 due to recent improvements at the project site. Moved by Buck, seconded by Lemke that "Resolution by the City Council of the City of Waterloo, as the Waterloo Housing Authority, approving revision No. 1 to Operating Budget for Ridgeway Towers Public Housing Apartments", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-593. 100119 - Ms. Collett explained that use of Section 8 operating reserve funds is necessary to temporarily finance up -front costs associated with the development of the ten single family houses. Moved by Buck, seconded by Lemke that "Resolution by the City Council of the City of Waterloo, as the Waterloo Housing Authority, approving use of Section 8 operating reserve funds for public housing development expenses", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-594. October 19, 1992 Page 4 Resolutions to be Adopted - continued 100120 - Deb Collett stated that this resolution will allow the verification of account balances and the release of funds by wire transfer to the Housing Authority. Councilperson Lemke questioned whether the Housing Authority could address the abuse problem within the Section 8 program when more people live in an household than is authorized. Ms. Collett stated that the landlord is the final authority and has executed the Section 8 contract. A thorough documentation of the alleged violation must occur. If found guilty, the contract can be terminated. Moved by Buck, seconded by Lemke that "Resolution by the City Council of the City of Waterloo, as the Waterloo Housing Authority, approving Housing Director as the authorized user to the LOCCS Voice Response System", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-595. 100121 - Larry P. Burger, Clerk/Auditor, stated that this resolution was a part of the $750,000 obligation to the state retirement system and authorizes reimbursement of said funds. Moved by Buck, seconded by Lemke that "Resolution transferring from the City Police Pension Fund the sum of $175,000 and from the City Fire Pension Fund the sum of $175,000 to the City/State Fire/Police Pension Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-596. BILLS PAYMENT 100122 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-66, in the amount of $2,457,562.86, dated October 19, 1992, copies of which are on file in the Clerk/Auditor's office", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Abstain: Fox, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-597. NEW BUSINESS 100123 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. for F.Y. 1993 City Fueling Facility, Contract No. 451, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 100124 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., for the F.Y. 1993 City Fueling Facility, Contract No. 451, be received, placed on file and "Resolution preliminarily approving the same", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-598. 100125 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., and taking of bids as November 9, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above project", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-599. \ October 19, 1992 New Business - continued 100126 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox Page 5 that communication from City Planner transmitting amendments to the "H -C" Highway Corridor Ordinance as it pertains to additional spacing requirements or prohibiting additional off -premise signs within the "H -C" District, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as November 9, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described amendments prohibiting additional off -premise signs", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-600. 100127 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox that communication from Mayor Al Manning transmitting recommendation of reappointment of John Singer to the Recreation and Arts Commission, with term expiration date of October 1, 1995, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 100128 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox that communication from Director of Parks and Forestry transmitting recommendation of appointment of Scott Destival to the position of Golf Maintenance I effective October 20, 1992, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. Travel Request 100129 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox that the following travel request, with received, placed on file and approved: 1. Barry Vandenakker, Police Officer, to in Des Moines, Iowa on October 19-20, Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 100130 - Moved by Buck,seconded by Fox that the following application for license for distress sale be received, placed on file and approved: expenses not to exceed amount shown, be attend AMT Fall User Conference (CJIS) 1992 with costs not to exceed $149.00. Application for License for Distress Sale Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry, 3356 Kimball Avenue (December 31, 1992) Motion carried. BONDS 100131 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Angel that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the Clerk/Auditor through October 19, 1992, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 100132 - Gary Goodson, owner of Goodies II, 115 Sumner Street, stated that drug problems have moved from the West Coast Connection to his bar and asked for the police department's assistance with this problem. He stated that he did not want a shooting or some other incident to occur before action was taken. Chief Bernie Koehrsen stated that he appreciated Mr. Goodson's cooperative spirit, and that the police department has been successful in moving the criminal element from the West Coast Connection, but unfortunately cannot predict where new activity will occur. The department will continue to enforce existing laws within the area. He encouraged Ur. Goodson to contact Sergeant Thompson to further discuss these problems and that the department will work with Mr. Goodson as much as possible. October 19, 1992 Page 6 Oral Presentations - continued Mel Smelser, 2235 Temple Avenue, removed all microphones from the podium except the council chamber's microphone system. Mr. Smelser reported on the Riverview clean up day held on Saturday, October 17. He reported that 22 individuals assisted, and that 33 individuals have indicated an interest in joining the association. He thanked Councilperson Lemke for his support of the program by assisting with the clean up and noted that he was the only council member or department head to appear. The day's work included the collection of 300 tires and 20 tons of trash. Thanks to work of the Public Works Department, this material was hauled away today. He noted that the group will continue to make improvements in the Riverview area. Monte Bowman, 2307 Falls Avenue, distributed correspondence regarding holding a political dash on January 16, 1993 to increase public awareness of accessibility and inaccessibility for the disabled to public buildings. An obstacle course will be used consisting of natural objects _such as entryways, elevators, water fountains as well as getting from the curb into the building. Public officials will be asked to go through the course using a wheelchair and then blindfolded. Councilperson Angel asked staff to investigate the possibility of placing a temporary signal at the corner of Ansborough and Maynard Avenues. This intersection creates a very dangerous situation. Staff will review said request. Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that the above oral comments be received, placed on file and that the Council adjourn at 7:59 p.m. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger City Clerk/Auditor