HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/26/93July 26, 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, July 26, 1993. Mayor Albert C. Manning,
Jr. in the Chair. Roll Call: Fox, Angel, Wright, Budak, Lemke. Absent: Dell, Buck.
Invocation: Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance: City Engineer Eric Thorson
101590 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Angel
that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, July 26, 1993, at
7:00 p.m., and the Minutes of the Regular Session on Monday, July 19, 1993 at 7:00
p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck. Motion
carried.
HEARINGS
101591 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Wright
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Brian Minard
to vacate a portion of the utility easement generally located at the rear of 2733
Prescotts Drive, as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 19, 1993, be
received and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck. Motion carried.
101592 - 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 Budak
that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Ayes: Five.
Absent: Dell, Buck. Motion carried.
101593 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak
that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of the utility easement generally located
at the rear of 2733 Prescotts Drive", be received, placed on file,' considered and
passed for the first time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck. Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
101594 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Lemke
that communication from City Planner transmitting recommendation of award of
contract to Miracle Recreation Equipment of Monett, Missouri in the amount of
$181,038 in conjunction with the Waterslides at Byrnes and Gates Pools, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution authorizing award of said contract", be
adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-470.
DOCUMENTS
101595 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak
that communication from Executive Director of the Waterloo Housing Authority
transmitting Change Order No. 1 for a net increase of $1,200.00 for work to be
performed by Kayser Construction in conjunction with the Window Replacement Work,
Ridgeway Towers, 225 W. Ridgeway, be received, placed on file and approved and
Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck. Motion
carried.
101596 - Don Temeyer, Planning and Development Director, noted that this agreement would
provide for the Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments to seek a grant
application through REAP funding for a 10 foot wide, hard -surface trail between
the bridge crossing the Cedar River on Relocated U.S. Highway 218 west to the
Highway 58 bridge in Cedar Falls. The trail will proceed through the George Wyth
Park area utilizing the Rock Island railroad right of way. This will be an
important link to the overall bikeway development in the metro area.
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Ordinances - continued
101603 - Acting Clerk/Auditor Michelle Temeyer reported that the proposed ordinance
establishes and maintains a minimum General Fund cash balance of no less than 5
percent of the General Fund revenue budgeted or amended during any fiscal year.
The ordinance contemplates that 50 percent of the net increase of the taxable
valuation in Fiscal Years 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998 will be appropriated to the
increase in the General Fund cash balance. It is hoped that by June 30, 1998 a
5 percent General Fund balance can be achieved.
Councilperson Wright reminded members that this action was necessary to satisfy
the concerns of Moody's Investments Services on the City's delicate financial
position.
In response to a question from Councilperson Angel, it was reported that this
ordinance could be rescinded by future city councils.
Bruce Meisinger, Budget Analyst, provided an illustration of how the General Fund
would increase with the adoption of the proposed ordinance given a 1 percent
increase in the taxable valuation of property each of the five years and a 10
percent increase in FY 1995 when the county -wide re-evaluations become taxable.
Ernie Boykin, P.O. Box 1801, Waterloo, asked for the City's current bond rating,
which is Baa. She also questioned the 1 percent growth rate factored into the
information provided by Mr. Meisinger. It was clarified that this growth was only
an estimated amount for all residential, commercial and industrial properties
within the City. In actuality, said value could be more or less depending on real
estate circumstances.
Moved by Fox, seconded by Wright
that "an Ordinance establishing a minimum General Fund balance", be received,
placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Five. Absent:
Dell, Fox. Motion carried.
BILLS PAYMENT
101604 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-57, in the amount of
$1,554,216.66, dated July 26, 1993, copies of which are on file in the
Clerk/Auditor's office", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-474.
NEW BUSINESS
101605 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak
to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.
for F.Y. 1994 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 5, Contract No. 457, be
received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck. Motion
carried.
101606 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., for the F.Y. 1994 Sidewalk
Repair Assessment Program - Zone 5 Contract No. 457, be received, placed on file
and "Resolution preliminarily approving the same", be adopted. Ayes: Five.
Absent: Dell, Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-475.
101607 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc., and taking of bids as August 16, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Hall Council Chambers on the above project", be adopted and Acting Clerk/Auditor
instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell,
Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-476.
July 26, 1993
Documents - continued
Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak
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that communication from Planning and Development Director transmitting an
agreement for grant writing services with INRCOG in conjunction with a REAP
application for the Riverside Trail Development, together with recommendation of
approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement",
be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell,
Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-471.
101597 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak
that communication from City Planner transmitting Completion Report and
Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Cunningham Construction in
conjunction with West Mullan Avenue Improvements, Contract No. 421, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said document", be adopted. Ayes: Five.
Absent: Dell, Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-472.
101598 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak
that communication from City Planner transmitting Maintenance Bond from Cunningham
Construction in conjunction with West Mullan Avenue Improvements, Contract No.
421, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO BE ADOPTED
101599 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as August 9, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on sale and conveyance of property generally located
at 1207 Logan Avenue to Kay F. Vance for $20,500.00", be adopted and Acting
Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell,
Buck.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-473.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
101600 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak
that "an Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance 2479, as amended, as it pertains to
allowing group homes for the mentally retarded to have intermediate care for up
to eight people in all residential areas --Comprehensive Systems, Inc.", be
received, placed on file, considered and passed for the third time. Ayes: Five.
Absent: Dell, Buck. Motion carried.
101601 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Lemke
that "an Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, as it pertains
to allowing group homes for the mentally retarded to have intermediate care for
up to eight people in all residential areas", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent:
Dell, Buck.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3959.
101602 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that "Ordinance amending the 1991 Traffic Code by adding Section 5718, No Parking
6:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (limiting parking in the 900, 1000 and 1100 blocks of East
4th Street from 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.)", be received, placed on file, considered
and passed for the first time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck. Motion
carried.
July 26, 1993
Travel Requests
101608 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak
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that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be
received, placed on file and approved:
1. Tom Jennings and John Beckman, Police Sergeants, to attend Chemical Munitions
and Distraction Device Instructors School in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa on September
14-17, 1993, with costs not to exceed $1,900.00, including the use of city
vehicle.
2. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, to attend American Public Works Association fall
conference in Oskaloosa, Iowa on August 4-6, 1993, with costs not to exceed
$204.00.
3. Mike Zimmerman, Fire Inspector, to attend Fire Arson Investigation School in
Emmitsburg, Maryland on September 20 through October 1, 1993, with costs not
to exceed $170.00.
Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
101609 Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak
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/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Bo's, 118 Commercial (Renewal) (Expires 8/10/94) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Pardoe's Pizza Pub, 504 Riehl Street (New Owner) (Expires 7/31/94) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck. Motion carried.
BONDS
101610 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Angel
that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the
Clerk/Auditor through July 26, 1993, be received, placed on file and report and
bonds approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck. Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
101611 - Mayor Manning addressed an article in the Waterloo Courier dated July 25, 1993
authored by Richard Wasenius. His concern was the volume -based rate that the City
proposes to begin assessing to Waterloo residents on January 1, 1994. His
comments centered around the fact that such a volume -based rate is unfair and too
expensive. In response, Mayor Manning stated that the Council adopted the
ordinance based upon the recommendations of the Recycling Committee and complaints
from citizens that families with large amounts of garbage pay the same rate as
those with one or two bags. It was also noted that the volume -based rate is based
upon the need for the City to reduce its stream of garbage to the landfill by 50
percent by the year 2000. To achieve this goal, it is mandatory that residents
reduce their stream of garbage to the landfill by recycling and other measures.
In response to a question from Nathan Blanck, 4052 Niles Street, was reported that
the $8.50 per month fee will include one 35 -gallon container, with any additional
containers costing $1 each.
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Oral Presentations - continued
(D.M. Carter), 435 Conger Street, complained about the deplorable condition of the
property at 437 Conger Street. She reported that she had been told by the Black
Hawk County Health Department that it would be 90 days before any positive action
could be taken on the property to abate the condition of the property. She
questioned why it would take so long. In response, Don Temeyer, Planning and
Development Director, reported that most likely the property has been sold at a
county tax sale, after which time a 90 -day period .elapses at which time no one
(including the former owner or previous owner) can take action to abate any
problems with the property. The specifics of the case will be reviewed and
communicated to Mrs. (Carter).
Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel
that the above oral comments be received, placed on file and the Council adjourn
at 7:35 p.m. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck. Motion carried.
Michelle Temeyer
Acting Clerk/Auditor