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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/04/92ake May 4, 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 May 4, 1992. Mayor Albert C. Manning, Jr. in the Chair. Roll Call: Fox, Angel, Wright. Absent: Dell, Buck, Budak, Brown. The Mayor declared that a quorum was not present and no official businnes was transacted. Invocation by: Councilperson Angel Pledge of Allegiance: Troop 144 --Christopher Judas, Jeremie Knutson, Markin, Chad Trower Mayor Manning read a Proclamation declaring Saturday, May 23, 1992 as Day." Mayor Manning read a Proclamation declaring the week of May 3-10, 1992 Week." Jeremy Markin, Tim "4th Street Cruise as "National Music Larry P. Burger, Clerk/Auditor, opened and read the following bids for the F.Y. 1992-93 Water Pollution/Flood Control Sludge Disposal Contract and referred to Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for review and recommendation: Bidder Bid Bond Base Bid Alt. 1 Alt. 2 C & E Services, Cedar Rapids, IA Nutri-Ject Systems, Hudson, IA Enviroland, Inc., DeWitt, MI 5% $225,888.10 5% $225,185.28 5% Incomplete The Mayor called for oral presentations. $116,921.00 $115,031.00 No Bid $219,052.50 $218,528.00 No Bid Kathy Oberle, 710 Forest Avenue, questioned the absence of several councilmembers. Mayor Manning stated that with the vacancy created by the resignation of former Councilperson Brown, four members are still required for a quorum. Councilperson Buck and Budak are out of town and Councilperson Dell was attending the Hawkeye Institute of Technology Board of Directors meeting regarding the appointment of a new president. Ms. Oberle commented on a recent article in the Des Moines Register written by Councilperson Dave Buck concerning Wal -Mart's participation in community affairs. Based upon this article, another letter to the editor has appeared countering Councilperson Buck's original argument. She also stated that if any elected officials, including the Mayor and City Council Members, are thinking about resigning to do so now so that the petition/election process is not required another time. Duane Wee, 327 Longview Avenue, stated that it was ridiculous to spend so much money on the removal of yard waste when the City could authorize burning. Vonnie Jackson, 1838 Howard Avenue, questioned the receipt and expenditure of local option sales tax revenues. Don Temeyer, Planning and Development Director, stated that there are two contracts under way utilizing said funds, including the Asphalt Overlay Program for streets such as Hammond Avenue, Martin Road, Burton Avenue, East Fourth Street and Idaho Street. Also the Street Reconstruction Project has been let and includes such streets as West Ninth Street, Midway Drive and others. Ms. Jackson questioned the use of local option monies on arterial streets when there are so many residential streets to be done. Mr. Temeyer stated that there are many residential streets included in the program, and that local option sales tax receipts are not restricted only to residential streets. Ms. Jackson also complained about the mowing of City rights-of-way and the many dandelions. Rick Tagtow, Director of Parks & Forestry, stated that the department has determined that dandelions are not a threat to the health, safety and welfare of the community, and that dandelion control is done only on a spot treatment basis every three to four years. Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, questioned when the Council hearing on the rezoning of property located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Ansborough and Black Hawk Road would be held. Mr. Dillavou will be advised of the hearing date. Larry P. Burger, Clerk/Auditor, stated that the liquor licenses that were on this evening's agenda will be timely filed with the State of Iowa to advise them that the Council will be acting on the applications on May 11, 1992. No interruption of service is expected. Councilperson Wright commended Chief Koehrsen for the marvelous job of controlling street violence in light of the racial tension in the Los Angeles area this past week -end. Mayor Manning stated that on Saturday, May 2, Clean Sweep was held with City employees picking up litter on University Avenue between Highway 63 and Progress Avenue. In addition to these twelve City employees, approximately 30 City employees were involved in the March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon. Larry P. Burger Clerk/Auditor No official business was conducted.