HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/06/92January 6, 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 6, 1992. Mayor Albert C. Manning, Jr.
in the Chair. Roll Call: Dell, Fox, Angel, Wright, Budak, Brown. Absent: Buck.
Invocation by: Mayor Al Manning
Pledge of Allegiance: John Mann, Troop 11, Longfellow School
Officer Mike O'Connor was awarded a retirement certificate from the Waterloo Police
Department for his 151 years of service to the community. Officer O'Connor was the
leading officer in the number of OWI arrests. Although not present, Officer Richard
Voyek was also presented a retirement certificate by Police Chief Koehrsen.
Mayor Al Manning read a proclamation by Governor Branstad declaring the week of January
13-20 as a Week of Reconciliation throughout Iowa in response to the recent spate of bias
motivated crimes and bigotry in Iowa communities.
98746 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, January 6,
1992, at 7:00 p.m., and the Minutes of the Regular Session on Monday, December
23, 1991, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried.
HEARINGS
98747 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Brown
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Quality Mat
Company to purchase buildings and property at the former Rath Packing Company
site (Buildings 166 and 308) for $40,000.00, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on December 30, 1991, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
98748 - 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 Brown, seconded by Angel
that the hearing be closed. Motion carried.
98749 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Fox
that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of buildings and property at
the former Rath Company site (Buildings 166 and 308) to Quality Mat Company for
$40,000", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver a deed
accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-2.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
98750 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Brown
that communication from City Planner transmitting site plan amendment request
of Long John Silvers Restaurant located at 2775 Crossroads Boulevard for an 84
sq. ft. building addition, together with recommendation of approval, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said site plan amendment",
be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-3.
DOCUMENTS
98751 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell
that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Iowa Department of
Transportation Application to Perform Work Within State Highway Right of Way to
allow Robert Mastain to clean an existing ditch in the right-of-way of U.S. 63
near the south City limits, together with recommendation of approval, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be
adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-4.
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Documents - continued
98752 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell
that communication from Clerk/Auditor transmitting Change Order No. 1 for a net
increase of $1,535.00 for work to be performed by Michael Painting and
Decorating of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with Interior Renovation of 5
Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, be received, placed on file and approved
and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Motion carried.
98753 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell
that communication from Clerk/Auditor transmitting Change Order No. 1 for a net
increase of $1,200.00 for work to be performed by Dyball Acoustical, Inc. of
Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with Interior Renovation of 5 Sullivan Brothers
Convention Center, be received, placed on file and approved and Clerk/Auditor
authorized to execute same. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
98754 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as January 27, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Hall Council Chambers on adoption of the 1991 Traffic Code of the City
of Waterloo", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of
same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-5.
98755 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel
that "Resolution approving temporary easement for property owned by Russell A.
and Ann M. Folkers in conjunction with F.Y. 1992 Industrial Wastewater
Pretreatment Facilities, Contract No. 435", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent:
Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-6.
98756 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel
that "Resolution approving permanent and temporary easements for property owned
by IBP, Inc. in conjunction with F.Y. 1992 Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment
Facilities, Contract No. 435", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-7.
98757 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel
that "Resolution transferring from Community Development Block Grant Fund the
sum of $24,134.00 to Rath Liquidation Project Fund and from Rath Site
Demolition Fund the sum of $74,877.91 to the Rath Liquidation Project Fund", be
adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-8.
98758 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as January 21, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Hall Council Chambers on revised boundaries for wards and precincts
for the City of Waterloo, Iowa", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to
publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-9.
98759 - In response to questions from Councilperson Fox, Sue Fangman, Insurance
Coordinator, stated that the City has experienced a 5.73 percent increase in
its general liability premium and a 1.93 percent increase in its automobile
insurance premium. The City's liability umbrella remained unchanged. She
stated that this is the final year of a three year retrospective policy whereby
the City has received reimbursement for the low claim rate.
January 6, 1992
Resolutions to be Adopted - continued
Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel
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that "Resolution approving renewal of the General Liability, Business Auto and
Liability Umbrella policies with CNA Insurance and Lexington Insurance
Company", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-10.
98760 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel
that "Resolution authorizing the partial acquisition contract payments and
temporary easements and acceptance of deeds for Parcel Nos. 1 -AA (Star
Refrigeration Co.), 2 -BB (Kristie Bisbey), 3-CC(#1) (Don Chamberlin Plumbing),
3-CC(#2) (H.G. Simmons Estate) and 4 -DD (Harold & Ruth Messingham) in
conjunction with Blowers Creek Bridge Improvements Project, Contract No. 318",
be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-11.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
98761 - Mayor Manning announced that Councilpersons Buck, Wright and Dell would be
appointed to a special committee together with members of the Waterloo Chamber
of Commerce, Anna Mae Weems, and Robert Rappaport, developer of the property,
as well as the Mayor, to monitor the ongoing efforts to recruit minority
business owners in the Logan Avenue Plaza.
Don Temeyer, Planning & Development Director, explained that the designation
would give a property tax break to the increased value of the improvements
either on a three or a ten year exemption schedule.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Angel
that "an Ordinance adopting the Logan Plaza Urban Revitalization Area (LPURA)
located on the northeast corner of East Donald Street and Logan Avenue", be
received, placed on file, considered and passed for the third time. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Buck. Motion carried.
98762 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Fox
that "an Ordinance adopting the Logan Plaza Urban Revitalization Area (LPURA)
located on the northeast corner of East Donald Street and Logan Avenue", be
adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Buck.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3841.
BILLS PAYMENT
98763 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-47, dated January 6, 1992, in
the amount of $786,694.19, copies of which are on file in the Clerk/Auditor's
Office", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Abstain: Fox, Budak. Absent: Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-12.
NEW BUSINESS
98764 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Angel
that communication from Director of Parks & Forestry transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Rick Curran to the position of Construction
Coordinator effective January 7, 1992, be received, placed on file and
approved. Motion carried.
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New Business - continued
98765 - Moved by Brown, seconded by Angel
that communication from Mayor Manning transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Barry L. McCammon to the Board of Park Commissioners, with term
expiration date of January 1, 1998, be received, placed on file and approved.
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
98766 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Angel
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 C
Paul's Standard, 428 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/28/93) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Pronto Market, 4335 Texas Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/7/93) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
2. Beer/Wine License Permit Application
Class E
Pistol Pete's, 1020 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/3/93) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
3. Beer & Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Player's Lounge, 109 Oneida Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/12/93) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Motion carried.
98767 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Angel
that communication from Clerk/Auditor transmitting request to set date of
hearing as January 13, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to
determine licensing of G & G Fuel Stop, 325 Franklin Street, for Class E
Beer/Wine, be received, placed on file and approved and Clerk instructed to
publish notice of same. Motion carried.
BONDS
98768 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the
Clerk/Auditor through January 6, 1992, be received, placed on file and report
and bonds approved. Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
98769 - Councilperson Dell publicly thanked Mike Zegarac, a retiring member of the
Board of Park Commissioners, for his many years of service.
L.C. Hennessey asked that the City consider marking the newly constructed
portion of Relocated U.S. Highway 218 near John Deere. Lighting is also
necessary in the area. Bob Stevenson, City Planner, stated that the project is
under construction and final signs, markings and lighting will be completed as
construction is finalized.
Moved by Brown, seconded by Wright
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file and the Council
adjourn at 7:27 p.m. Motion carried.
Larry P. Burger
City Clerk/Auditor