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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/28/1992September 28, 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 September 28, 1992. Mayor Albert C. Manning, Jr. in the Chair. Roll Call: Dell, Fox, Angel, Buck, Wright, Budak, Lemke. Invocation by: Councilperson Dave Buck Pledge of Allegiance: Recreation & Arts Commission Director Dean Myhr 100032 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, September 28, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. and the Minutes of the Regular Session on Monday, September 21, 1992, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. Mayor Manning read a proclamation declaring the week of October 4-10, 1992 as "Fire Prevention Week." Mayor Manning read a proclamation declaring the month of October as "Quality" Month. Mayor Manning presented an Employee Recognition Award to Michael Connell and James Payton for thirty years each of service with the City of Waterloo. HEARINGS 100033 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Buck that proof of publication of notice of publication on site plan request for a proposed Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon to be generally located on the northeast corner of Crossroads Boulevard and Sears Street, as published in the Waterloo Courier on September 22, 1992, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 100034 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Bob Stevenson, City Planner, noted that it is proposed that 13 of the 64 parking spaces extend into the 40 foot platted greenbelt easement by 15 feet. The applicant has stated that the additional parking spaces are needed to provide adequate on-site parking even though only a minimum of 49 parking spaces are required to meet the zoning ordinance. It was the recommendation of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission to approve the site plan with a 25 foot greenbelt setback to provide additional parking. Moved by Wright, seconded by Buck 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. 100035 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Lemke that "Resolution approving site plan for Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon to be generally located on the northeast corner of Crossroads Boulevard and Sears Street with a 25 foot greenbelt setback", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-549. 100036 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Fox that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on site plan request of Buzz Anderson and Max Bartlett for a proposed 96 unit apartment development, day care building and office building on 7.29 acres generally located south of the west entrance to Hawkeye Institute of Technology on Orange Road, as published in the Waterloo Courier on September 18, 1992 be received and placed on file. Motion carried. September 28, 1992 Page 2 Hearings - continued 100037 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Bob Stevenson, City Planner, noted that the development would include 96 units, plus a day care building and office building served by a private street. Eighty percent of the day care area will be utilized by students of Hawkeye Institute of Technology or those residents residing in the complex. The complex will be served with city water and sewer and no septic tanks will be allowed. Gary Wilcox, Administrator for Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission, read a prepared statement asking that the Commission go on record as not opposed to the proposed project and supported the efforts to provide convenient housing for Hawkeye Tech students. The record should reflect that there is a solid waste management project located nearby and that the long-range plan calls for continued and probable expansion. Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak 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. 100038 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel that "Resolution approving site plan for a 96 unit apartment development, day care building and office building on 7.29 acres generally located south of the west entrance to Hawkeye Institute of Technology on Orange Road", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-550. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 100039 - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for discussion on communication from James Walsh, City Attorney, recommending the appointment of W. David Tyler, as Assistant City Attorney for the purposes of contract negotiations through July 1, 1993. Moved by Fox, seconded by Buck that communication from James Walsh, City Attorney, recommending the appointment of W. David Tyler as Assistant City Attorney for the purposes of contract negotiations through July 1, 1993, be received, placed on file and approved. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Jim Walsh, City Attorney, summarized his memo of September 9, 1992 stating the need to employ the services of W. David Tyler for negotiating the City's five labor contracts that expire June 30, 1993. Over the life of the contracts, total cost exceeds $50 million with employee benefits comprising $5 million a year of this amount. Mr. Walsh recommended the appointment of Mr. Tyler due to his background in labor negotiations stating that the use of outside counsel will not cost the City any more than the hourly rate that would be charged to the City by himself. Assistant City Attorney Sang -Ki Han will be available to do background research work to assist outside counsel and keep the number of hours billed as low as possible. Councilperson Angel questioned whether a potential conflict of interest exists for Mr. Tyler to serve both as legal counsel during negotiations as well as chairman of the Mayor's Reorganization Committee. Mr. Walsh responded that there is no legal conflict, but that Mr. Tyler has offered to resign as chair if this was a point of concern. Councilperson Budak stated that whether the City retains outside counsel or not will result in substantial cost to the City and questioned the amount that was spent by the City Attorney's office on the last negotiating session. It was noted September 28, 1992 Page 3 Unfinished Business - continued that then City Attorney Hugh Field billed approximately $40,000 to $50,000 for work related to labor negotiations. Councilperson Angel questioned whether a cap would be put on the contract with Mr. Tyler. It was stated that since the actual hours spent on the process are not yet known, it is difficult to arrive at a top dollar cost. Mr. Tyler is preparing a proposed budget. Councilperson Budak stated that it is the job of the Personnel Director to handle the negotiating process and that it is not necessary to pay outside legal help $75 per hour for their expertise. The Assistant Personnel Director's job description also requires negotiating skills. Kathy Oberle, 710 Forest Avenue, also stated that the job descriptions of the Personnel Director and Assistant Director require expertise in negotiating and expressed the desire that the City not pay outside counsel. Cora Turner, Assistant Personnel Director, stated that these negotiations will include language changes as well as salary and benefits packages resulting in considerable dollars to the City. The process is likely to be long and difficult and the need for a specialist in labor law is essential. Councilperson Budak again expressed his opinion that an attorney is not needed for the entire process. Mr. Walsh stated that the amount of legal expertise afforded to the process will be based upon Mr. Rodemeyer's decision to involve them. Richard Gleason, 420 Oaklawn and past president of the bargaining unit at Chamberlains, stated that it has been his experience that an attorney is not necessary in the negotiating process and that it is a waste of tax dollars. This money should be used somewhere else in the City budget. Richard Knief, President of the Waterloo Police Protective Association, questioned whether Mr. Tyler was being used as a negotiator or an attorney. He stated that it has not been the practice of the Police Association to bring in an attorney during negotiations, and that the estimated cost of $40,000 for Mr. Tyler's services is a very conservative estimate. He also stated that he felt it was a conflict of interest for Mr. Tyler to serve both as the City's legal counsel and as chair of the Mayor's Citizens Reorganization Committee. He also stated that Assistant City Attorney Sang -Ki Han had assured him that Mr. Tyler would not be involved in this year's negotiating process as had been rumored. The union has discussed filing an unfair labor practice with the Public Employees Relations Board over the matter. He indicated that this action could be a very bad starting point for negotiations that would probably end in arbitration. Mayor Manning asked Mr. Knief whether an unfair labor practice would be filed because Mr. Rodemeyer has also been a member of the Mayor's Citizens Reorganization Committee and has been privy to the "sensitive material" discussed by police bargaining units. Councilperson Fox stated that the City is very cautiously looking for solutions to spiraling costs. He also stated that he felt it was not within the bargaining units' prerogative to tell the City who we should or should not employ for bargaining purposes as we do not tell the bargaining units who they should employ for negotiations. Councilperson Angel questioned why it would be a conflict for Mr. Tyler to participate in the Reorganization Committee discussions and not Mr. Rodemeyer. Mr. Knief stated that he was against the hiring of Mr. Tyler due to his chairmanship of the Mayor's Citizens Reorganization Committee and the manner in which negotiations were handled the last time Mr. Tyler was involved. It was noted that bringing Mr. Tyler into the later part of the negotiations would prove to be disadvantageous. Involving him from the beginning would be best. Sharon Juon, a member of the Mayor's Citizens Reorganization Committee, stated that none of the information provided by the Police Protective Association was confidential in nature and would not tarnish Mr. Tyler's ability to negotiate. Upon Mr. Tyler's knowledge of his possible employment for negotiation, he immediately came to the committee asking for their advice for continuation on the committee. It was unanimously decided by the committee that he remain as chairperson even though Mr. Tyler volunteered to resign as chair. September 28, 1992 Page 4 Unfinished Business - continued Mike Connell, a representative of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 66, distributed job descriptions prepared by Watters Consulting Company stated that the positions of Assistant City Attorney, Personnel Director and Assistant Personnel Director participate in negotiations with the City's five bargaining units. He stated that there are already employees within the City's structure that are capable of negotiating said contracts. With a $500,000 deficit, why should the City spend additional monies. Rosemary Hayes, Business Representative for Teamsters Local 238, noted that attorneys are normally used at the factfinding and arbitration stage and not the preliminary negotiations. She also found the statement made earlier that the bargaining process will probably end up in arbitration as unsettling. The Teamsters position is that they go into bargaining in good faith and not with preconceived ideas. She also questioned Mr. Tyler's role on the Reorganization Committee noting that if the police and fire dispatch units were merged, the positions would need to be bargained. Councilperson Angel questioned whether the Mayor's Citizens Reorganization Committee has the authority to effectuate change or only make recommendations to the Council. The Mayor noted that they are a recommending body and all items will be brought back to the Council for their action. Richard Knief questioned whether there would be a cap put on Mr. Tyler's fees and what city budget would pay for these expenses. Jim Walsh noted that the cost is not yet known for his services and that reasonable restraints will be placed on his work by City staff. In response to a question from Kathy Oberle, Mr. Walsh noted that the last negotiations resulted in a cost to the City of $40,000 to $50,000. Councilperson Budak stated that much more had been spent in the early 80s during contract negotiations (possibly $150,000). Ms. Oberle suggested that a "try it --you might like it" approach might be applicable and why spend money now when an attorney can always be called in later. In response to a question from Mayor Manning, Cora Turner, Assistant Personnel Director, stated that Mr. Rodemeyer will be designated as the chief negotiator with city staff preparing the necessary paperwork and pre -negotiation information. In fact, some of this work is already underway. In response to a question from Councilperson Dell, Larry P. Burger, Clerk/Auditor, stated that if the City Attorney's budget is exceeded for Mr. Tyler's expenses, City staff would look within all general fund departments for the money, similar to circumstances when other departments have overrun their budget allocations. Mr. Knief asked for clarification --The City does not know how much it will cost and does not know where it will come from. Mr. Burger stated that if the bargaining units could tell the City what they were willing to accept for contracts now, we could tell them where the money was coming from and the cost. Councilperson Fox stated that during last year's budget process, personnel costs were seriously looked at and criticized as a possible means of reducing taxation. Since we are now at the beginning of the process, now is the time to look at possible reductions in these costs. Councilperson Fox viewed this expenditure as an investment to reduce future cost. Councilperson Budak alluded to a meeting that was set up for the bargaining units concerning insurance matters. Sue Fangman, Insurance Coordinator, stated that both Blue Cross Blue Shield and Heritage representatives were invited to a meeting with City and bargaining unit representation to discuss current benefit levels. Representatives were also given other possible benefit options. At that time, the police unit stated that this was an item for negotiation and not a matter to be discussed informally. Mr. Knief denied saying this. Mayor Manning stated that the City is interested in looking at a win/win situation and not to be unfair to any parties involved. Mr. Tyler will act as an advocate of the City throughout the process. Mike Connell stated that he felt no animosity to City personnel who were involved in the collective bargaining process after contract negotiations as has been alluded to in earlier discussions. September 28, 1992 Page 5 Unfinished Business - continued Councilperson Budak stated that his problem with this request was spending too much money. Richard Gleason stated that he was against hiring an attorney simply for the purpose of taking away employee benefits. Councilperson Dell stated that the City has taken a lot of flak over its employee benefit package and that an expenditure for attorney cost was truly an investment in the City's financial future. The City must conduct its business on solid legal footings, including employee benefits. Cora Turner, Personnel Director, stated that throughout the bargaining process council members will be advised on the accrual of attorney fees related to the bargaining process. After discussion, a vote was taken with the following result: Ayes: Six. Nays: Budak. Motion carried. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 100040 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Croell Redi-Mix, Inc. for a temporary concrete driveway to be located at 3553 West Airline Highway, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-551. 100041 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting a temporary signage request from Wishbone Restaurant, 201 West 18th Street, to temporarily place signs on city right of way on Washington and W. 18th Streets in conjunction with F.Y. 1992 Intercity Interceptor, Stage IX, Contract No. 432, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-552. REPORTS 100042 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that communication from Deputy Clerk/Auditor transmitting Fiscal Year 1992 Financial Report be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said report", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to file same with the Auditor of the State of Iowa. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-553. 100043 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that communication from City Planner transmitting the Fiscal Year 1992 Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission Annual Report, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. DOCUMENTS 100044 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that communication from Insurance Coordinator transmitting recommendation of approval of renewal of boiler and machinery insurance policy with Kemper Mutual Insurance Companies in the amount of $5,985, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said renewal", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-554. September 28, 1992 Documents - continued 100045 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright Page 6 that communication from Fire Chief transmitting 28E Agreement with East Waterloo Township for fire protection, 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: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-555. 100046 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that communication from City Engineer transmitting a Detour Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for use of a portion of North Elk Run Road in conjunction with culvert replacement project on Iowa 281 east of Waterloo, 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: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-556. 100047 - Eric Thorson, City Engineer, noted that the additional work will allow the repair of a water leak at the intersection of Stephan Avenue and Falls Avenue. New concrete will not be torn up to make this repair. Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 4 for a net increase of $23,312.88 for work to be performed by Cedar Valley Corporation in conjunction with the F.Y. 1992 Street Reconstruction Program - No. 2, Contract No. 430, be received, placed on file and approved and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Motion carried. 100048 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Buck that communication from Executive Director of Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments (INRCOG) transmitting a request for an increase in budget for Fiscal Year 1993, be received, placed on file and approved. Prior to a vote, the following discussion was heard. Mayor Manning stated that the dues structure established by the Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments governing board assesses a per capita cost for member agencies. It was his opinion that if the City wanted to belong to the organization, we should be willing to pay the price. He noted that when the 1990 city population decreased, dues were increased per capita with the net result being a slight decrease in City of Waterloo dues. Sharon Juon, Executive Director of the Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments, stated that the FY 1992 per capita cost was 45 cents. She stated that the board is empathic to the City's financial constraints but reducing their entitlement would be a dangerous precedent since the City of Waterloo is the largest member agency. She noted that most likely the City has not decreased its dues for memberships to the National League of Cities or the Iowa League of Municipalities. In response to a question from Councilperson Lemke, Ms. Juon noted that the City of Waterloo was the only member agency to decrease its subsidy. Councilperson Fox questioned why this issue was not dealt with during budget deliberations when the allocation was established. Ms. Juon noted that she had been told that professional dues would not be affected by the 3.5 percent across the board cut imposed on other outside agencies. Ms. Juon delineated the benefits of membership to INRCOG, including serving as the metropolitan planning organization for all transportation monies, administrative services for Cedar Valley Lakes, SAFE staff support, implementation of the joint contractors bond, depository for the federal census, and writing of grants at no charge to governmental entities. It was noted that the difference between full funding and the 3.5 percent cut was approximately $904. It was noted that the Board of Directors of INRCOG sets the fee structure. The Board is composed of mayors from the six county area. September 28, 1992 Documents - continued Page 7 In response to a question from Councilperson Dell, Larry P. Burger, Clerk/Auditor, noted that the City is a dues paying member to the National League of Cities and the Iowa League of Municipalities. He also noted that all agencies affected by the 3.5 percent across-the-board decrease were notified of these cuts. 100049 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel that action on this item be tabled for two weeks. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 100050 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak that "Resolution authorizing cancellation of special assessments for city -owned property located at 322 E. Mullan Avenue, 914 Logan Avenue, 321 E. Mullan Avenue, 40 Mulberry Street, 827 W. 4th Street and 106 Lafayette Street acquired for various projects", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-557. 100051 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak that "Resolution setting date of hearing as October 12, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, on sale and conveyance of property located in the Gateway -Franklin Urban Renewal area at 315, 317 and 321 East Mullan Avenue to Mr. and Mrs. John Dixon for $2,700.00", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-558. 100052 Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak that "Resolution setting date of hearing as October 12, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, on sale and conveyance to Crystal Distribution Services property generally located across from their facility in the 1300 block of Sycamore Street for $3,200.00", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-559. 100053 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak that "Resolution amending Ordinance No. 3887 and Resolution No. 1992-525, adopted September 14, 1992 on vacation, sale and conveyance of unused Plymouth Avenue right of way generally located at the northeast corner of I-380/U.S. 218 and Texas Street to Watco Construction, Inc. to correct legal description", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-560. 100054 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak that "Resolution recertifying special assessments for property located at 620 Cordell, 317 Linn Street and 1318 E. 4th Street", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No 1992-561. 100055 - Kathy Oberle, 710 Forest Avenue, asked for a recap of the City Council Work Session concerning the proposed ice facility. Dean Myhr, Recreation & Arts Commission Director, stated that the Commission has been interested in finding a total sports facility for some 12 years and has examined many sites throughout this process. Recently, a committee consisting of ice users, the Recreation Commission, City staff and other interested persons were gathered to review alternative sites. Based on a carefully designed model, each site was rated and weighted by various amenities. The number one site for the facility was an area bounded by West 6th Street, Bluff Street, Jefferson Street and W. 7th Street. At September 28, 1992 Page 8 Resolutions to be Adopted - continued this time, the committee was asking that the Council approve said preliminary site and authorize the Recreation Commission to proceed with preliminary design. On October 26, 1992, a total package, including cost, feasibility of site, and conceptual design, will be presented to the Council. It has been their experience that conceptual work has been done by architects at a very low cost to the City. Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox that "Resolution preliminarily approving location of Ice Facility in the block generally bounded by West 6th Street, Bluff Street, Jefferson Street and W. 7th Street," be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-562. 100056 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Fox that "Resolution authorizing Recreation Commission to proceed on Ice Facility, including employment of architect to prepare preliminary site plan, cost analysis and evaluation", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-563. BILLS PAYMENT 100057 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-62, in the amount of $803,492.25, dated September 28, 1992, copies of which are on file in the Clerk/Auditor's office", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Abstain: Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-564. NEW BUSINESS 100058 - Don Temeyer, Planning and Development Director, stated that Cedar Valley Partnership is working with several companies that are interested in locating near the Northeast site. By establishing a Tax Increment Financing District, the City will be able to package incentives and allow the Council to approve each package as they are developed. Staff will be reviewing whether the existing TIF for Hawkeye Institute of Technology can be overlaid with a second TIF. Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that communication from Planning and Development Director transmitting request for authorization to prepare a plan for a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District for the Northeast Industrial Area, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-565. 100059 - Moved by Budak, seconded Buck • that communication from Mayor Al Manning transmitting recommendation of appointment of Mal Duncan to the Airport Commission, with term expiration date of September 17, 1998, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. Travel Requests 100060 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Buck that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Jeff Hedrington, Paramedic, to attend Fire Service Instruction Methodology Course in Emmitsburg, Maryland on November 9-20, 1992, with costs not to exceed $180.00. 2. Mike Fristo, Paramedic, to attend Chemistry of Hazardous Materials Course in Emmitsburg, Maryland on October 12-23, 1992, with costs not to exceed $180.00. September 28, 1992 Page 9 Travel Requests - continued 3. David Keidel, Housing Inspector, to attend 1992 Fall Training Conference for National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials/Iowa Association of Housing Officials in Des Moines, Iowa on October 14-16, 1992, with costs not to exceed $330.00, including the use of city vehicle. 4. Dean Woelber, Paramedic, to attend Liquified Natural Gas Emergencies Course in Ames, Iowa on October 13-15, 1992, with costs not to exceed $155.00, including the use of city vehicle. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 100061 - Moved by Budak, 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 license for recycling yard and haunted house be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Cadillac Bowling Lanes, 650 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 10/5/93) (Includes Sunday Sales) Greyhound Lounge, 708 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 10/9/93) (Includes Sunday Sales) City of Waterloo Recreation Center (Hippodrome Building) (New) (Expires 10/1/93) (Includes Sunday Sales) 2. Beer License Permit Application Class C Goose Creek Auto Truck Plaza, 2424 Ranchero Road (Renewal) (Expires 10/1/93) (Includes Sunday Sales) 3. Beer License Permit Application Class B Decathlon Club, 1033 Decathlon Drive (Renewal) (Expires 9/30/93) (Includes Sunday Sales) Application for License for Recycling Yard Wilber Auto Body & Sales, Inc., 2220 Easton Avenue Application for Haunted House Request of Waterloo Jaycees for a no charge haunted house application for October 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30 and 31, 1992. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 100062- Kathy Oberle, 710 Forest Avenue, asked for a report on the disruption on Friday evening, September 25, 1992 at National Cattle Congress. She stated she felt it was much worse than was reported by the media. Chief Koehrsen noted that all officers were deployed to the fairgrounds and the midway was closed down at approximately 11:00 p.m. It was a very dangerous situation, several officers were attacked and officers recalled. Intelligence data compiled by the department had alluded to some type of potential fracas at the Cattle Congress. Since that time, it has been rumored that there will be retribution against the Police Department for their swift and conclusive action on Friday evening. Following the disturbance, many of the trouble makers proceeded to the Conger Street area vandalizing vehicles and homes. The Police Department was commended for their swift and conclusive action on this very explosive issue. Ms. Oberle questioned whether the Police Department was able to adequately respond to such a disturbance and whether the City has utilized its personnel to the maximum. She suggested possible cross training in the capacity of public safety officers. Chief Koehrsen noted that he has personally and professionally abandoned this idea, but that the department is four officers short, falling from September 28, 1992 Page 10 Oral Presentations - continued a sworn level of 126 to 122 officers. In brief conversations with the Mayor and Mr. Burger, both have indicated that there are no funds allocated for the employment of additional police officers. The Chief stressed that it is important for him to get back to his authorized full strength level. Richard Gleason, owner of property at 200 Courtland, again asked for the Council's response to problems in the neighborhood. Last week, five bullets penetrated his rental unit missing a baby by only two feet. He urged the Council to respond to this very severe problem. James Ling, 118 Franklin Street, stated that he still has many problems with his landlord and has gone through every avenue that has been presented to him by Councilperson Willie Mae Wright and Chief Koehrsen. He will soon be losing his apartment and asked for the City's help. Chief Koehrsen stated that the legal matters of his problem have been addressed and that any social matters must be taken to the proper social agencies. Catherine Schurman complained of the situation at the Cattle Congress and reported that her daughter was present during the fracas on the midway on Friday evening. She stated that she wanted very desperately to move from this City. She stated that there is no money for kids but instead we are spending money on expensive attorneys. She noted that her 11 year old daughter was on the midway by herself at 11:00 p.m. on Friday evening without parental assistance. Chief Koehrsen stated that the younger children were protected as much as possible by being herded into one area protected by squad cars and armed police officers. L. C. Hennessey, 558 Montrose Drive, stated that much of the problem at the Cattle Congress this year has been the result of the entertainment and the hype created by big name stars. Chief Koehrsen stated that he wanted to make it perfectly clear that the professional entertainment was not the reason for the discord at Cattle Congress. Councilperson Dell noted that he was present with his children on the midway prior to the fracas and could sense that something was going to happen and quickly removed his children from the fair area. Councilperson Dell also extended his condolences to Iowa State University staff who suffered a defeat at the hands of the University of Northern Iowa football team A citizen suggested that a fund raiser be established to allow the City to hire additional officers. The cost to hire one additional officer per shift would require approximately $150,000. Mayor Manning noted that the liberal employees benefits package could be reduced to allow more police officers. Councilperson Wright stated that she has already referred Mr. Ling, 118 Franklin Street, to the Legal Aid office and Human Rights, and that the Council has no authority to decide if he has been ill treated. The Chief noted that it is not within the scope of the Police Department to further assist Mr. Ling. Councilperson Fox thanked the Chief for his pro -active measures in averting problems during the summer months on Waterloo streets. Reverend Ronald Ready, 2230 Burton Avenue, stated that it would be better for the City to spend its money on causes of unrest rather than the effects such as police officers. Perhaps the City should consider a program that would work with young adolescents to prevent crime. Mayor Manning stated that the City has no legal obligation to get involved in the social problems of the community. The City does not have enough money for such action, and that prevention is a more effective method. Councilperson Budak commended the Engineering Department for work that has been completed on three blocks of reconstruction. Councilperson Fox stated that he agreed with Mayor Manning's above remarks that prevention is more effective than treating a problem after the fact. Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel that the above oral comments be received, placed on file and that the Council adjourn at 9:20 p.m. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger '� City Clerk/Ar \tor