HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/13/92July 13, 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 July 13, 1992. Mayor Albert C. Manning, Jr.,
in the Chair. Roll Call: Dell, Fox, Angel, Buck, Wright, Budak, Lemke.
Invocation: A moment of silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Personnel Director Jim Rodemeyer
99664 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that the Agenda, as amended, for
7:00 p.m., and the Minutes of the
p.m., be accepted and approved.
Mayor Manning presented Certificates of
service on the Waterloo Library Board.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
99665 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel
the Regular Session on Monday, July 13, 1992, at
Regular Session on Monday, July 6, 1992, at 7:00
Motion carried.
Appreciation to Marilyn Pape for her years of
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on plans, specifications,
form of contract, etc. and taking of bids for the F.Y. 1992 Sidewalk Repair Block
Grant Program - Zone 4, Contract No. 440, as published in the Waterloo Courier on
June 29, 1992, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
99666 - 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 Dell
that "Resolution confirming the approval of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with said project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-396.
99667 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Angel
that "Resolution ordering construction", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-397.
99668 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Fox
to receive, file and instruct Clerk/Auditor to open and read bids and refer to City
Engineer for review and recommendation (see CR 99686 for award of contract):
Bidder
Borwig Building Service, Waterloo, IA
B & B Builders Supply, Waterloo, IA
Dolan Concrete & Masonry, Waterloo, IA
Cockhren Roofing & Cont., Inc., Waterloo,
Motion carried.
HEARINGS
99669 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Angel
Bid Bond
5%
5%
5%
IA None
Bid Amount
$35,255.30
$46,938.59
$39,383.92
$39,064.77
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing and notice to bidders for
Sixth Street Extension Construction - West, Stage II, Allen Street to Wellington
Street, HDP -9107(003)--71-07, as published in the Waterloo Courier on June 29,
1992, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
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Hearings- continued
99670 - 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 project is being funded with 80 percent
Federal Demonstration Grant Funds and 20 percent local match. This includes both
the East and West Sixth Streets' sections.
Larry Peters, 115 Amity Drive, questioned why Fourth Street did not proceed
straight rather than curve near Wellington Street. Mr. Stevenson noted that
considering the new traffic patterns in the area and design requirements, Fourth
Street would be angled into Fifth Street near Wellington Street and signalized at
said intersection providing a measure of safety to motorists.
Moved by Dell, seconded by Budak
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed with said project", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-398.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
99671 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that the request of Geneva M. Martin, 904 Linn Street, to approve repayment plan
for delinquent sewer and garbage fees in the amount of $236.15 be received, placed
on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted and Mayor and
Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-399.
99672 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Dave Trost for a
temporary concrete driveway to be located at 2154 Country Lane, together with
recommendation of approval of City Engineer, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-400.
REPORTS
99673 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that the Report from Waterloo Housing Authority Ridgeway Towers and Section 8
Waterloo Housing Certificate Program for June 1992 be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
DOCUMENTS
99674 - Police Chief Koehrsen noted that the Drug Abuse Resistance Education grant known
as D.A.R.E. is being federally funded in the amount of $7,982, which was the entire
amount of the request. A local match of $2,661 is required. The Tri -County Drug
Task Force grant, which includes participation by area law enforcement agencies,
includes an amount of $159,236 with a local match of $53,078. The City of
Waterloo's portion of the local cash match is $27,417.02. The cash match for the
Tri -County Drug Task Force is from general property tax with the former taken from
the Law Enforcement Drug account which has received public donations. The D.A.R.E.
grant will fund textbooks and handouts for students within the public school
system. Parochial schools, where D.A.R.E. is taught, pay for their portion of the
expenses.
July 13, 1992
Documents - continued
Moved by Budak, seconded by Dell
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that communication from Police Chief transmitting Grant #92-0164 for Drug Abuse
Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) funds in the amount of $7,982.00 and local cash
match in the amount of $2,661.00 and Grant #92-0266 for Tri -County Drug Task Force
funds in the amount of $159,236.00 and local cash match of $53,078.00 from the
Governor's Alliance on Substance Abuse, together with recommendation of approval,
be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said grants", be adopted and
Police Chief authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-401.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
99675 - Mark Boesen, Assistant Community Development Administrator, noted that the
Resolution Trust Corporation has offered the City of Waterloo 26 scattered site
properties that were made available through the collapse of the Savings & Loan
industry. Of the 26 properties, approximately 16 to 18 will be made available to
low- and moderate -income families with an average rehabilitation cost of $15,000
each. They will be offered for sale with the remaining properties to be demolished
using Community Development Block Grant Funds. This will allow first time low- and
moderate -income families to have a home at a very low cost. In response to a
question from Mary Lichty, 535 W. Wellington, Mr. Boesen noted that this request
would clear sewer and garbage delinquencies totaling approximately $400 for five
of the properties. This amount is in addition to approximately $20,000 of taxes
and special assessment cancellations that have previously been approved by the City
Council. Councilperson Dell expressed his support of the rehabilitation of said
homes and the partnership with the Resolution Trust Corporation on this project.
Moved by Fox, seconded by Buck
that "Resolution authorizing forgiveness of 1992 special assessments for unpaid
sewer and garbage services for property located at 2206 Clearview, 218 Glenwood,
424 Florence, 1207 Logan and 79 Mulberry Street for property offered to the City
of Waterloo by the Resolution Trust Company", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor
instructed to notify the Black Hawk County Treasurer of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-402.
99676 - Larry P. Burger, City Clerk/Auditor, noted that approximately $40 million was sent
to the State of Iowa to cover the City of Waterloo's share of its police and fire
pension fund. The remaining $2.5 million of the account has been invested by the
City. This action will allow the transfer of the remaining money to a central fund
within the City's books. Mr. Burger noted that the City of Waterloo levied 12
percent of the police and fire pension salaries to cover pension expenses; however,
the State of Iowa may force us to contribute at a rate of 18.2 percent. This could
result in an additional liability to the City, which could result in a zero balance
of cash remaining in this fund. The State may also require that an interest
penalty be assessed back to January 1, 1992 at a rate of 7.5 percent. The City is
considering repayment on a 30 -year schedule and generate interest income during
that time. Councilperson Dell expressed his concern about State mandates and the
affect it has on local finances.
Moved by Fox, seconded by Buck
that "Resolution by the City Council of the City of Waterloo, as the Waterloo
Housing Authority, approving signing of the Annual Contributions Contract (A.C.C.),
Contract No. 3047, Amendment No. 7 and Addendum for Development Project Grant
#IA05P050006 to build 10 new houses in support of the Family Self -Sufficiency
Program", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-403.
99677 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Dell
that "Resolution transferring from the City Police Pension Fund the sum of
$202,059.90 and from the City Fire Pension Fund the sum of $232,226.35 to the State
Fire/Police Pension Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-404.
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ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
99678 - City Attorney Jim Walsh noted that this ordinance amendment parallels changes
recently made to the State Code of Iowa as it relates to the Traffic Ordinance.
He also noted that the State mandated $50 fine for handicapped parking will also
be changed to automatically provide that the City ordinances will change if any
amendments are made to the State Code. It was noted that the handicap parking
violations are enforced in the downtown area by parking enforcement personnel.
Moved by Budak, seconded by Fox
that "an Ordinance amending the 1991 Traffic Code by: adding Section 440A, Repair
of Lamps Within 72 Hours of Citation; and by repealing Section 442, Rear Lamps and
Reflectors; Section 455, Required Usage of Lighting Devices; and Subsection (2)(e)
of Section 491, Safety Belts and Safety Harnesses --Use Required; and by enacting
in lieu thereof new Section 442, Rear Lamps and Reflectors; new Section 455,
Required Usage of Lighting Devices; and new Subsection (2)(e) of Section 491,
Safety Belts and Safety Harnesses --Use Required (updating Traffic Code to comply
with new laws passed by Iowa Legislature)", be received, placed on file, considered
and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
99679 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Buck
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior
meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
99680 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak
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: Seven.
Motion carried.
99681 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that "an Ordinance amending the 1991 Traffic Code by: adding Section 440A, Repair
of Lamps Within 72 Hours of Citation; and by repealing Section 442, Rear Lamps and
Reflectors; Section 455, Required Usage of Lighting Devices; and Subsection (2)(e)
of Section 491, Safety Belts and Safety Harnesses --Use Required; and by enacting
in lieu thereof new Section 442, Rear Lamps and Reflectors; new Section 455,
Required Usage of Lighting Devices; and new Subsection (2)(e) of Section 491,
Safety Belts and Safety Harnesses --Use Required (updating Traffic Code to comply
with new laws passed by Iowa Legislature)", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3878.
BILLS PAYMENT
99682 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-53, dated July 13, 1992, in the
amount of $2,798,424.35, 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. 1992-405.
NEW BUSINESS
99683 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that communication from Mayor Manning transmitting recommendation of appointment
of Terri Jackson and Cindy Wells to the Library Board, with term expiration date
of June 30, 1998, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
99684 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that the following beer and liquor license permit applications be received, placed
on file and approved and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer and
Liquor Control Department, and application for outdoor service area and application
for outdoor cafe, be received, placed on file and approved:
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Miscellaneous - continued
1. Beer/Wine License Permit Application
Class C
Dell Oil, 90 West 18th Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/29/93) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
2. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Anchor Lounge, 324 West Fourth Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/15/93)
Bo's, 118 Commercial Street (Renewal) (Expires 8/10/93) (Includes Sunday Sales)
3. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
3rd Street Market, 923 West Third (Renewal) (Expires 7/15/93) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Application for Outdoor Service Area
Winning Edge, 341 Fletcher Avenue --July 14, 1992 - November 1, 1992
Application for Outdoor Cafe
Wanderlust Gift Haus, 118 East Fourth Street --July 14, 1992- November 1, 1992
Motion carried.
BONDS
99685 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the Clerk/Auditor
through July 13, 1992, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried.
99686 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Angel
that "Resolution authorizing award of contract to Borwig Building Service of
Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $35,255.30 for F.Y. 1993 Sidewalk Repair Block
Grant Program - Zone 4, Contract No. 440, be adopted (see CR 99668 for bid
opening). Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-406.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
99687 - Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, noted that the City had spent $167,000 for
purchase of property along the U.S. Highway 218 right of way for private
development. To date, this property has not been sold. He stated that this money
could have been better utilized to fund police and fire protection. Don Temeyer,
Planning and Development Director, noted that the City is in the process of selling
said property, which includes the former Vicker Station, Bader Real Estate and the
DX Station on West Ninth. He agreed that the City needs to move forward with the
sale of this property.
Larry Peters, 115 Amity Drive, noted that a water leak was repaired at 1559 Rainbow
Drive. A cut was made in the pavement that has not been repaired and is very
annoying. Councilperson Angel stated that she has been in contact with the
Waterloo Water Works who will be preparing a contract for the repair of this and
similar pavement cuts in the very near future. Mr. Peters also noted that the left
turn arrow at the intersection of Rainbow Drive and Greenhill Road does not work.
City staff pointed out that the left arrow is only activated if four or more cars
are stacked in the on -coming traffic.
Mr. Peters also commented about the Park Commission's handling of the conversion
of Sulentic Park to a handicap facility. He stated that the City's agreement with
the former landowner should still be good and objected to the expenditure of funds
on such a facility. He encouraged the City to save the money. iir. Peters also
commented about the Total Quality Management program that is being initiated in the
City's Public Works Department. He questioned why the City was spending additional
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Oral Presentations - continued
additional funds when the director of the department should be getting the most out
of his workers without such an expenditure. Mayor Manning noted that the
institution of TQM is not an indication of the management capability in the
Division, but is an attempt to save money on operations in the long term. Mr.
Peters also commented about proposed cutbacks in the Police and Fire Departments
and stated that he needed another reason to increase their budgets other than the
decrease in the response time to incidents. He also stated that the local option
sales tax referendum did not pass in Waterloo and that the citizens of Waterloo
were not in favor of such a tax. He also presented a comparison of his 1977 tax
statement compared to 1992 indicating that it has doubled in cost and services have
been reduced. He suggested possible layoffs.
Mayor Manning noted that Sulentic Park is being redeveloped with private money and
no tax dollars are involved. He also stated that the plan calls for conversion for
handicap accessibility, but that all citizens will be able to use the park.
Randy Miller, 123 South Street, stated that based upon his comments at the City
Council meeting of July 6, the Park Department had reassessed the tree situation
and found it to be structurally unsound and removed it. He reported that for the
third time he has had raw sewage in his basement and asked that the City act on
this problem. City staff will review.
Don Miller, Miller Fence Co., stated that as an eternal optimist, he was proposing
that 5,000 individuals in the City write a check to the City in the amount of $100
each to reduce the projected $500,000 deficit in the City's current year budget.
Mr. Miller presented two checks in the amount of $100 each to begin this effort.
Scott Brand, General Manager and Vice President of the Waterloo Black Hawks, stated
that the upcoming season promises to be exciting and added that the team currently
employs five full-time people and will hopefully create 20 new jobs for the
community. He thanked Dean Myhr and Tom Reardon of the Waterloo Recreation and
Arts Center for working with them and thanked the community for the warm welcome
he has received.
Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file and the Council adjourn
at 8:24 p.m. Motion carried.
Larry P. Burger
City Clerk/Auditor