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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/13/92January 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 January 13, 1992. Mayor Albert C. Manning in the Chair. Roll Call: Fox, Angel, Wright, Budak, Brown. Absent: Dell, Buck. Invocation by: Councilperson Bob Brown Pledge of Allegiance: Jeff Perry, Boy Scout Troop 11 98770 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Fox that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, January 13, 1992, at 7:00 p.m., and the Minutes of the Organizational Session on Thursday, January 2, 1992 at 11:00 a.m., and the Minutes of the Regular Session on Monday, January 6, 1992, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. Mayor Al Manning read a proclamation declaring the week of January 20, 1992 as "Hockey Week in the Cedar Valley." Mayor Al Manning presented an award to Betty Bergman for her thirty years of service as a City employee. She has been a very loyal employee during her many years of employment. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 98771 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel that communication from City Engineer transmitting the request of Weyerhaeuser Paper Company for a temporary concrete driveway to be located at 800 West Parker, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-13. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 98772 - The first item of discussion was the first reading of a truck embargo on on Birmingham from Hawthorne to Regal Street, on Sheffield from Regal Street to Mitchell Avenue and on Lowell from Regal Street to Mitchell Avenue. John Meyer, Public Works Director, stated that repairs to the roads were effects of the freezing and thawing weather. It was hoped that by limiting truck traffic, damage to the roadbed would be minimal. He stated that the ultimate solution to the problem would be construction of a storm sewer system and paving. Pat Rooff, representing Pat's Auto Salvage, 924 Lowell Avenue, stated that he did not feel that the City's oiling program had been done correctly last year. Jack Fuller, 941 Lowell Avenue, representing Fuller Salvage & Wrecking, stated that he had surveyed many roads in the community that had been done under the City's oiling program and many were breaking up. He stated that he did not feel that the embargo was fair to businesses in the area. He presented pictures of other city streets in similar condition. Mr. Meyer stated that the embargo would not restrict delivery vehicles to the businesses in the area. The embargo was intended to keep trucks off the streets that could reach their designation by alternative means. He stated that he has directed all City trucks to stay off the proposed embargoed streets. If a citizen witnesses a City truck using the roads, he asked that he be contacted. Mr. Meyer stated that the City, in the early stages of the oiling program, had problems with the emulsion but quickly changed its procedure to accommodate the problems. Mike Mrzlak, Director of Traffic Operations, stated that trucks would be allowed to make business deliveries even with an embargo. Mr. Meyer stated that the embargo was based upon a request to the Street Department and because the streets were no longer passable. He also stated that the only alternative would be an assessment paving program and that there have been no provisions in the oiling program to undertake such an extensive program within the $300,000 budget. January 13, 1992 Page 2 Ordinances to be Adopted - continued Moved by Brown, seconded Budak that "an Ordinance placing truck embargo on Birmingham from Hawthorne to Regal Street, on Sheffield from Regal Street to Mitchell Avenue and on Lowell from Regal Street to Mitchell Avenue", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Prior to a vote on this matter, the following additional discussion was heard. Councilperson Fox asked how much truck traffic there is in the area. It was indicated that there have been no truck traffic counts done in the area, and that the signs have been posted but are not enforced. Councilperson Wright stated that she was very upset with the proposed embargo and that it was wrong to do so. Ayes: Four. Nays: Wright. Absent: Dell, Buck. Motion carried. BILLS PAYMENT 98773 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. the amount of $1,542,513.90, copies of which Office", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor 98774 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Brown 1-60, dated January 13, 1992, in are on file in the Clerk/Auditor's Dell, Buck. assigned No. 1992-14. that payment to Councilperson Wright for Payment Voucher No. 57399 in the amount of $574.00 be approved. Ayes: Four. Abstain: Wright. Absent: Dell, Buck. Motion carried. 98775 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak that payment to Councilperson Angel for Payment Voucher No. 57400 in the amount of $562.44 be approved. Ayes: Four. Abstain: Angel. Absent: Dell, Buck. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS 98776 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown that communication from Mayor Manning transmitting recommendation of reappointment of Leon Mosley to the Water Works Board of Trustees, with term expiration date of January 1, 1998, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. Travel Requests 98777 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. James L. Boyd, Human Rights Specialist, to attend seminar in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 30-31, 1992, with costs not to exceed $237.00. 2. Steven Witt, Police Lieutenant, to attend Task Force Management Training in Coralville, Iowa on January 29-30, 1992, with costs not to exceed $113.00, including the use of city vehicle. 3. Ernest Clark, Police Investigator, to attend MGIA Gang Crimes Seminar in Dubuque, Iowa on April 13-14, 1992, with costs not to exceed $305.00, including the use of city vehicle. January 13, 1992 Page 3 Travel Requests - continued 4. B J. Furgerson, Human Rights Director, to attend seminar in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 30-31, 1992, with costs not to exceed $357.00. 5. Larry Johnson, Police Sergeant, to attend Canine Officers' Survival & Tactics in Homestead, Florida, on January 22-24, 1992, with costs not to exceed $840.00, including the use of city vehicle. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 98778 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Brown 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: 1. Beer License Permit Application Class B The Main Channel Fish Co., 218 Division (Renewal) (Expires 1/27/93) 2. Beer/Wine License Permit Application Class E C -Mart, Inc., 1415 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/31/93) (Includes Sunday Sales) C -Mart, 508 N. Broadway (Renewal) (Expires 3/31/93) (Includes Sunday Sales) Hy -Vee Food Store, 2325 Crossroads Boulevard (Renewal) (Expires 2/8/93) (Includes Sunday Sales) 3. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Bar L.T.D., 903 Sycamore Street (New) (Expires 1/14/93) (Includes Sunday Sales) Cigarette Permit Application One (1) Motion carried. 98779 - This being the time and place of public hearing on the application of G & G Fuel Stop, 325 Franklin Street for a Class E Beer/Wine License Permit Application, the Mayor called for written and oral comments Larry P. Burger, City Clerk/Auditor, stated that the gas station has come in substantial compliance with the requirements of the health regulations requiring restroom facilities. Although the restrooms are not totally operable, significant progress has been made to date. He suggested that license be granted with the provision that within a reasonable time, a final inspection be conducted and approval given to occupy. This determination has been made in concurrence with the Black Hawk County Health Department and Building Department. Moved by Brown, seconded by Angel that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. 98780 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright that the Class E Beer/Wine License Permit Application for G & G Fuel Stop, 325 Franklin Street, be approved. Motion carried. BONDS 98781 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the Clerk/Auditor through January 13, 1992, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. January 13, 1992 Page 4 ORAL PRESENTATIONS 98782 - James Robison, 1555 Newell Street, asked whether the City had any plans for the block bounded by East Fourth, Sumner, Linn, and Cottage Streets in light of the violence in the area last summer. Police Chief Koehrsen stated that there are many social concerns that must be addressed, but that the department is investigating proposed responses to potential violence in the area. Last year, the department instituted a power shift, the Community Action Team (CAT), the School Liaison Program, and the Bike Patrol. Mr. Robison asked whether a loitering ordinance would be proposed. It was stated that the City Council rejected this idea because it was unconstitutional. The Chief stated that a curfew ordinance was adopted as well as prohibiting minors in bars. The Chief stated that citizens have the right to peacefully assembly, and no arrest can be made unless there is proven criminal activity. He also stated that bar owners in the area have been cooperating to find a solution to the problems. Mr. Robison responded that the City should look out for people in the area and commented that his mother lives in the area, has paid taxes for many years and feels the need for additional police protection. Mr. Robison stated that solutions that he would suggest would include closing existing businesses where trouble has initiated, cleaning trash in the area, addressing parking concerns, and establishing standards for bars to operate. Mayor Manning stated that the City is very interested in solving the problems in the area, and that the Chief is working to address the problems within the constraints discussed above. Steve Droste, representing the Sherwood Park Improvement Association, thanked the City of Waterloo and Councilpersons Rose Angel and Sammie Dell, Leon Mosley, and Black Hawk County Disease Prevention Coordinator Mark Linda for their efforts last summer. He stated that although much work has been done, much more needs to be done to improve the area. Problems that remain include drainage problems which have created a mosquito haven, the removal of inoperable vehicles, and the repair of streets in the area due to spring flooding. He also stated that signage for U.S. 218 North is not adequate and many motorists are diverted to the Sherwood Park area due to inadequate signage. He also asked whether the City was considering purchasing property in the area through a special grants program. Many in the area are concerned and want to know what is happening in this regard. Don Temeyer, Planning and Development Director, stated that there are no plans to obtain federal grants to purchase property in the area. Public Works Director John Meyer stated that as soon as conditions warrant this spring, street work will continue on damage caused by spring floods. Moved by Wright, seconded by Brown that the above oral comments be received and placed on file and the Council adjourn at 8:10 p.m. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger City Clerk/Auditor