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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/06/1993December 6, 1993 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 Monday, December 6, 1993. Mayor Albert C. Manning, Jr. in the Chair. Roll Call: Dell, Fox, Angel, Buck, Wright, Budak, Lemke. Invocation by: Councilperson Joe Fox Pledge of Allegiance: Webelo Scouts, Pack 1, Den 5 --Scott Foulk, Issac Graham, Adam Gress, Ryan McGourty, Ryan Roe, and Robert Chase. 102221 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, December 6, 1993, at 7:00 p.m., and the Minutes of the Regular Session on Monday, November 22, 1993, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mayor Al Manning presented a Certificate of Appreciation to J. Russell Low. ADJOURNED HEARINGS 102222 - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for the adjourned hearing from October 25, 1993 (see CR 102047) on the request of Thomas Biemann to rezone from "C-1" Commercial District to "C-2" Commercial District property generally located along the east side of Bishop Avenue and extending approximately 450 feet south of Independence Avenue to expand existing lawn mower sales and service business and the renovation and sale of used mobile homes. Bob Stevenson, City Planner, reported that a petition representing 65.2 percent of the people lying within 250 feet of the request are in favor of said rezoning, with 14 percent against. The Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission on a nine to one vote recommended denial of said request as it does not comply with the Land Use Plan and does not benefit the overall area. Said recommendation of denial requires a 3/4 vote of the Council to override. Craig Ament, attorney representing Mr. Tom Biemann, stated that a neighborhood meeting had been held, and as a result, the request to allow the renovation and sale of used mobile homes is being withdrawn. Moved by Wright, seconded by Fox that the hearing be closed, the recommendation of denial of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and written and oral comments be received, placed on file and said item be referred back to the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission for possible consideration as a "C -Z" Conditional Zoning request. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 102223 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright the Mayor announced that the time had arrived for the adjourned hearing from October 25, 1993 (see CR 102048) on the request of Thomas Biemann to rezone from "C-1" Commercial District to "M-1" Light Industrial District property generally located along the north side of Independence Avenue at the intersection of Bishop Avenue to expand existing tire and sales and service business and continue to display tires and rims. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 102224 - Bob Stevenson, City Planner, stated that a petition of opposition representing 93.8 percent of the people lying within 250 feet of the request has been received and a petition representing .03 percent in favor. The Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission on a nine to one vote recommended denial of said zoning request. The Land Use Plan shows the area as neighborhood commercial. The "M-1" Light Industrial District designation allows outside storage. A "C-1" or "C-2" zoning classification does not. Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak that the hearing be closed, the recommendation of denial of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and written and oral comments be received, placed on file and said item be referred back to the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission for a possible "C-2" Commercial District classification, with the restriction that outside storage or a bar not be allowed. Prior to a vote on this item, Mr. Ament reported the possibility that the property may be bought out as a part of the widening of Bishop Avenue. City staff reported that there is no funding for said project at the current time and exact right of way needs are not known. A vote was taken on the above motion with the following result: Ayes: Five. Nays: Angel, Lemke. Motion carried. REPORTS 102225 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Buck that communication from Acting Clerk/Auditor transmitting revised policy for use of hoods on parking meters be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. December 6, 1993 Page 2 Reports - continued 102226 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Buck that communication from Acting Clerk/Auditor transmitting proposed cash handling procedures be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. DOCUMENTS 102227 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Buck that communication from Acting Clerk/Auditor transmitting occupancy agreement with Community Development Board, Waterloo Housing Authority, Human Rights Commission and City Engineer for use of former East Side Library (Carnegie Annex), together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and Acting Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-699. 102228 - Eric Thorson, City Engineer, stated that said change order was initiated by the Community Development Board, which includes several changes to the renovation plans for the former East Side Library. The Community Development Board has approved and will fund said change order request. Moved by Fox, seconded by Buck that communication from City Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 1 for a net increase of $11,200.00 for work to be performed by Prairie Construction Co., Inc. in conjunction with Partial Interior Renovation of Former East Side Library be received, placed on file and approved and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 102229 - Eric Thorson, City Engineer, stated that said change order allows for asbestos removal, additional roof joist modification and additional elevator requirements. Moved by Fox, seconded by Buck that communication from City Engineer transmitting Contingency Allowance Change Order No. 1 for a net increase of $1,509.00 for work to be performed by Prairie Construction Co., Inc. in conjunction with Partial Interior Renovation of Former East Side Library be received, placed on file and approved and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 102230 - Don Temeyer, Planning and Development Director, stated that following a public hearing, a majority of the property owners in the area have voluntarily supported the extension of the assessment for the original ramp to match a portion of this grant. In addition to the grant, the revenue from the 163 new parking spaces will pay the principal and revenue bonds. Based upon a parking needs analysis of the downtown area, 250 parking stalls are needed within the area and possibly 800 would be needed if all empty floor space in the downtown area were rented. Councilperson Lemke spoke in support of the EDA grant. Moved by Buck, seconded by Dell that communication from Planning and Development Director transmitting an application for $1,000,000 EDA Grant for expansion of the East Park Avenue parking ramp, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and Mayor and Acting Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-700. 102231 - John Meyer, Public Works Director, stated that the consent order was a negotiated document outlining the City's plan of action for compliance with wastewater quality standards to remove ammonia nitrogen from the waste stream. The consent order sets forth a time schedule for compliance, civil penalties and schedule for completion of improvements by 1998. The document does allow flexibility on the type of improvement to be constructed. An engineering report has been prepared by RUST Environment identifying improvements totaling $36.5 million. He recommended approval of said documents, and if the Attorney General disapproves of the proposed civil penalties, the City's approval of said order should be withdrawn. December 6, 1993 Page 3 Documents - continued James Walsh, City Attorney, suggested the following action: 1) That the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Attorney to sign the consent order in its current form on any date after December 20, 1993 but no later than December 27, 1993 unless otherwise directed by this Council, 2) That on or before December 20, 1993, the Director of Public Works shall meet and communicate with interested citizens and businesses and with the Attorney General's office concerning the exact amount of the proposed fine. He shall report back to the Council his findings in writing on or before the Council meeting of December 20, 1993, and 3) That this matter may come back to the Council for action on December 20, 1993 at the request of any Councilmember for any necessary action following receipt of report referred to. Moved by Dell, seconded by Lemke that communication from Public Works Director transmitting proposed Consent Order, Judgment and Decree with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in conjunction with proposed improvements to Wastewater Treatment Plant, be received, placed on file and that the action as outlined by the City Attorney's office be approved and "Resolution approving same", be adopted and Mayor and City Attorney authorized to execute same. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following discussion was heard. Darrel McAlister, Chief of the Department of Natural Resources Water Quality Bureau, stated that the proposed action by the City Council would show progress towards the plan. Lou Krast questioned the efforts of the City to obtain federal funding for the proposed improvements. Mr. Meyer stated that there are no available federal construction grants for said project; however, the City has been working with its legislative delegation for a site specific grant. The City remains optimistic that federal funding will be available. In response to a question from Councilperson Budak, Mr. Meyer stated that costs associated with flood fighting efforts during the summer months have been reimbursed for labor and equipment costs. Ross Blow, 320 Oak Park Circle, questioned whether the City's agreement with Eagle Ottawa Tannery would allow them to pay their fair share of the plant improvement cost. City Attorney James Walsh stated that this matter will be open for discussion with the company. Robert White, representing Eagle Ottawa Tannery, stated that they will continue to work with the City to resolve this matter, and that their engineering analysis of plant improvements will continue. In response to a question from Councilperson Wright, Mr. Meyer stated that the consent order commits the City to making the improvements according to the engineering plan that is currently under consideration. In addition, a value engineering study will be completed which will provide a "second opinion" on the proposed improvement plan prepared by RUST Environment. Moved by Wright, seconded by Dell that the question be called and to cease discussion. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 102232 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Lemke that communication from Public Works Director transmitting proposed Consent Order, Judgment and Decree with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in conjunction with proposed improvements to Wastewater Treatment Plant, be received, placed on file and that the action as outlined by the City Attorney's office be approved and "Resolution approving same", be adopted and Mayor and City Attorney authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-701. 102233 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that communication from Public Works Director transmitting Stream Study and Alternative Water Pollution Control Evaluation Report prepared by RUST Environment & Infrastructure be tabled until December 28, 1993. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. December 6, 1993 RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 102234 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak Page 4 that "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 28, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the request of Keith D. Sandvold to sell and convey excess right-of-way generally located in the 700 block of Ansborough Avenue acquired in conjunction with Ansborough Avenue (North) project", be adopted and Acting City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-702. 102235 - Bruce Meisinger, Budget Analyst, presented three proposed transfer resolutions addressing the City's financial audit for the years ending June 30, 1992 and June 30, 1993 related to Trust and Agency levies. The proposed resolutions will resolve the excess transfers that were made from the Trust and Agency Fund to reimburse employee benefits to the General Fund. The resolutions also utilize the Road Use Tax Fund which is an allowable use of Trust and Agency tax levies for employee benefits. Said resolutions will properly account for property tax levies intended for certain employee benefit reimbursements in those funds allowed by the State Code of Iowa. Failure to take corrective action could result in continuation of the audit exceptions and eventually jeopardize the City's ability to obtain a bond rating. Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak that "Resolution transferring from the General Fund the sum of $1,729,231.10 to the Trust and Agency Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-703. 102236 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak that "Resolution transferring from the Trust and Agency Fund the sum of $1,729,231.10 to the Road Use Tax Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-704. 102237 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak that "Resolution transferring from the Road Use Tax Fund the sum of $1,729,231.10 to the General Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-705. 102238 Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak that "Resolution transferring from the Street Construction Fund the sum of $52,023.39 to the General Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-706. 102239 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak that "Resolution transferring from the General Fund the sum of $3,469.42 to the Local Option Tax Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-707. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 102240 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Buck that "an Ordinance amending Chapter 14, Fire Prevention and Protection, of the 1988 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, by repealing Section 14-59, Life Safety Inspections; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 14-59, Life Safety Inspections", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 102241 - The Mayor announced that the time had arrived for the first reading on an ordinance to rezone from "R-4" Multiple Family Residence District to "C-1" Commercial District property located at 1318 West Fifth Street. The first reading of said request was denied on November 8, 1993 on a vote of five to one. A 3/4 vote of the City Council is required to override the recommendation of denial of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Councilperson Buck stated that he voted against said request (see CR 102122) since he could not determine that the Commission had made a mistake in its decision, and that the off-street parking standards had not been applied. In response to a question from Councilperson Angel, Bob Stevenson, City Planner, stated that the parking requirement is a factor in the rezoning even though the existing use does not meet the minimum parking requirements. The accounting office now located at the site has been "grandfathered in" and is not required to meet the parking requirements. A change in use of said property requires compliance with parking requirements. He also noted that the "C-1" zoning classification requires a greater number of stalls than the existing classification. December 6, 1993 Page 5 Ordinances to be Adopted - continued Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning Ordinance by adding Subsection No. 281 to Section 2A-5 Rezoning Certain Property (request of Arnold Deich, Jr. and Jon Flo to rezone from "R-4" Multiple Family Residence District to "C-1" Commercial District property generally located at 1318 West Fifth Street to operate a photography studio)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Six. Nays: Buck. Motion carried. 102242 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Nays: Buck. Motion carried. 102243 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright 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: Six. Nays: Buck. Motion carried. 102244 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Fox that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning Ordinance by adding Subsection No. 281 to Section 2A-5 Rezoning Certain Property (request of Arnold Deich, Jr. and Jon Flo to rezone from "R-4" Multiple Family Residence District to "C-1" Commercial District property generally located at 1318 West Fifth Street to operate a photography studio)", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Nays: Buck. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3991. 102245 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Dell that "an Ordinance amending the 1991 Traffic Code by repealing Subsections (1) Fifth Street and (12) Sixth Street of Section 542, One -Way Streets and Alleys; and enacting in lieu thereof new Subsections (1) Fifth Street and (12) Sixth Street of Section 542, One -Way Streets and Alleys; and by adding new Subsections (2a) Fourth Street and (16) Williston Avenue to Section 542, One -Way Streets and Alleys", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 102246 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 102247 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell 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. 102248 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright that "an Ordinance amending the 1991 Traffic Code by repealing Subsections (1) Fifth Street and (12) Sixth Street of Section 542, One -Way Streets and Alleys; and enacting in lieu thereof new Subsections (1) Fifth Street and (12) Sixth Street of Section 542, One -Way Streets and Alleys; and by adding new Subsections (2a) Fourth Street and (16) Williston Avenue to Section 542, One -Way Streets and Alleys", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3992. 102249 - Chief Koehrsen stated that a meeting was held earlier in the day with attorney Hugh Field representing the landlords and Iowa Citizens for Community Improvements (CCI) and asked that action on this item be tabled for one week. Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox that "an Ordinance amending the 1988 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by adding Chapter 9.6, Crime Property Prohibited (brought back for reconsideration from City Council meeting of November 8, 1993", be tabled for one week. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. BILLS PAYMENT 102250 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-52, dated December 6, 1993, in the amount of $1,554,946.81, copies of which are on file in the Clerk/Auditor's office", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Abstain: Fox, Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-708. December 6, 1993 Page 6 NEW BUSINESS 102251 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Buck that communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting recommendation to install street lights at the intersection of Williston and W. 5th Street, Teton Drive and Winghaven Road, Teton Drive and Yellowstone, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving installation of said lights", be adopted and Acting Clerk/Auditor instructed to notify Midwest Power of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-709. 102252 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Lemke that Items Nos. 25 through 31 on tonight's agenda be approved. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following discussion was heard: Jimmie Porter, 1322 Northey Street, stated that the purpose of his remarks were not personal in nature, and that he had no axe to grind but asked that the Council table action on the proposed appointments. He stated that it was his impression that Mayor -elect John Rooff had asked that no appointments be made to the City's boards and commissions without his approval. Mr. Porter also added that these types of issues do not allow for good government to prevail. Mayor Manning responded that his written communication to Mayor -elect Rooff stated that he would be willing to work with him on the appointments, but that he would retain authority to make appointments prior to the expiration of his term. He stated that the Mayor's term of office is for 24 months and does not end after the election of a new mayor. He also stated that he is in a better position to choose people to serve on the boards and commissions given his experience the last several years. Mr. Porter responded that working together on this item would assure a smooth transition. Mayor Manning responded that then Mayor Bernie McKinley in November and December 1991 made approximately 20 appointments to boards and commissions after his defeat in November 1991. No objections were raised at that time, noting that the chief executive office of the city retains this authority and control. Mayor Manning also added that he was not sure that Mayor -elect John Rooff could remove persons appointed to boards and commissions during Mayor Manning's term of office as Mr. Rooff has stated. Councilperson Budak stated that if he had a problem with the appointments and would vote against them. Councilperson Angel questioned which persons Mayor -elect had a problem with those listed. Moved by Wright, seconded by Fox that communication from Mayor Al Manning transmitting the reappointment of Ronald Erne to the Board of Adjustment, with term expiration date of December 8, 1998, be tabled. Ayes: Four. Nays: Angel, Budak, Lemke. Motion carried. 102253 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Fox that communication from Mayor Al Manning transmitting the reappointment of Rabbi Sol Serber to the Operation Threshold Board, with term expiration date of December 31, 1994, be tabled. Ayes: Four. Nays: Angel, Budak, Lemke. Motion carried. 102254 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Fox that communication from Mayor Al Manning transmitting the reappointment of Timothy Ament, Charles Reed and Russell Burt to the Cablevision Commission, with term expiration date of December 1, 1996, be tabled. Ayes: Four. Nays: Angel, Budak, Lemke. Motion carried. 102255 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Fox that communication from Mayor Al Manning transmitting the reappointment of Peg Moses (VanArsdale) and Jim Glaza to the Human Rights Commission, with term expiration date of January 1, 1997, be tabled. Ayes: Four. Nays: Angel, Budak, Lemke. Motion carried. 102256 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Fox that communication from Mayor Al Manning transmitting the reappointment of Mary Ann Burk and Clatterie "Clyde" Thomas to the Recreation and Arts Commission, with term expiration date of October 1, 1996, be tabled. Ayes: Four. Nays: Angel, Budak, Lemke. Motion carried. 102257 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Fox that communication from Mayor Al Manning transmitting the appointment of William H. Kammeyer to the Recreation and Arts Commission, with term expiration date of October 1, 1995, be tabled. Ayes: Four. Nays: Angel, Budak, Lemke. Motion carried. December 6, 1993 Page 7 New Business - continued 102258 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Fox that communication from Mayor Al Manning transmitting the appointment of Jeannie Hoosman-Brown to the Human Rights Commission, with term expiration date of January 1, 1995, be tabled. Ayes: Four. Nays: Angel, Budak, Lemke. Motion carried. Travel Requests 102259 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Louis Cutwright, Jr., Building Official, to attend The Basics of Facilities Compliance Under the ADA Seminar in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on January 25, 1994, with costs not to exceed $152.50 including the use of city vehicle. 2. Rick Tagtow, Director of Parks and Forestry, to attend Midwestern Chapter, International Society of Arboriculture, Annual Conference and Board of Directors meeting in St. Louis, Missouri on January 26-28, 1994, with costs not to exceed $365.00 including the use of city vehicle. 3. Cammie Scully, Associate Director, and Bonnie Winninger, WMA, to pick up artwork and visit exhibits in Chicago and Milwaukee on December 15-17, 1993, at no cost to the city. Ayes: Six. Nays: Lemke. Motion carried. Mr. Lemke originally voted to abstain on this motion, but City Attorney James Walsh stated that Mr. Lemke's vote would have to be recorded as a nay vote. MISCELLANEOUS 102260 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox 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 going out of business be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Beer & Liquor License Permit Application Class C Fitzgeralds, 360 E. Ridgeway (Renewal) (Expires 12/9/94) (Includes Sunday Sales) The Winning Edge, 341 Fletcher Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 12/3/94) (Includes Sunday Sales) Ashley's, 120 Sumner Street (New) (Expires 11/23/94) (Includes Sunday Sales) Going Out of Business Sale Boleyn's Grocery & Used Furniture, 319 Edwards Street (December 15, 1993 - February 15, 1994) Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. BONDS 102261 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Wright that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the Clerk/Auditor through December 6, 1993, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 102262 - Bill Kammeyer stated that as a proposed appointee to the Waterloo Recreation & Arts Commission (see CR 102257 above), it was this Council's opportunity to represent him, and that they failed to do so. He stated that the letter he received from Mayor -elect John Rooff asking him to decline the appointment was interpreted by him as a threat. He stated that although he was a losing candidate on the Shirley Koslowski ticket for Mayor, he was not bitter and was willing to serve the City in this capacity. He stated that the Council should look at the individuals rather than the political side of the issue. In response to a question from Councilperson Dell, reconsideration of the appointments could be brought up by the prevailing side at a later time. Councilperson Fox questioned why the current Mayor and Mayor -elect are not getting along, and that these issues would not come to the forefront if communication between said officials was taking place. December 6, 1993 Page 8 Oral Presentations - continued Mayor Manning responded that his November 9 letter to Mayor -elect John Rooff pledged his support for a smooth transition, but to date, Mr. Rooff has not requested his assistance. He stated that he would be willing to help with him as necessary, but that he would not turn over the responsibility of appointments to boards and commissions to him. The Mayor stated that he and Mr. Rooff have had face-to-face discussion and was willing to do what was within his bounds as Mayor. Pierre Denault, 205 Lovejoy Avenue, questioned whether the tabling of his appointment to the Cable Commission allowed him to continue to serve in that capacity until official action was taken. It was noted that the tabling action would not interfere with the reappointments, and that they would continue to serve in their current capacities. Mr. Denault also questioned whether any other nomination would be coming before the Council prior to January 1, 1994. The Mayor responded that there could be several appointments considered by this Council. Mr. Denault offered his consulting assistance to assist conversation between the Mayor and Mayor -elect. Leon Mosley, 99 John Street, stated that the Mayor has not shown any leadership during his term of office and should not be so pressing on these issues. Carol Ennenga asked that the City Council stop the Powers Manufacturing project. As a property owner of property that eventually will be purchased by the City for use by Powers Manufacturing, she stated that she could not support the project as she had plans for her property located at East 11th and Lafayette Streets. She stated that the City was not offering a fair price for the property. Don Temeyer, Planning and Development Director, stated that an appraisal had been obtained for said property, initiated at the request of the property owner. Ms. Emnenga responded that she was not aware of the Powers Manufacturing expansion project until recently, and that she would not settle for the appraisal price. She also questioned whether or not Powers was willing to guarantee their continued operation in the City. Mr. Temeyer stated that the designation of the revitalization area followed a public hearing and notification to the affected property owners. Additionally, a public meeting was held concerning the project. Ross Blow, 320 Oak Park Circle, asked that the Council consider those who are paying the sewer bills when sewer rates are increased. Henoted as a landlord many tenants leave bills unpaid that eventually become a lien on the property. He urged the Council not to place this responsibility on the backs of landlords. Mayor Manning read an excerpt from the Golf Journal, November -December 1993 concerning the fine work of Golf Course Coordinator Dean Fagerlind. The excellent golf facilities in Waterloo were highlighted, and Mayor Manning congratulated Mr. Fagerlind for his fine work. Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that the above oral comments be received, placed on file and the Council adjourn at 9:06 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Michelle Temeyer Acting City Clerk/Auditor