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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/10/93May 10, 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, May 10, 1993. Mayor Albert C. Manning, Jr. in the Chair. Roll Call: Dell, Fox, Wright, Budak, Lemke. Absent: Angel, Buck. Invocation: A Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance: Troop 32--Shanaivia Hughes, Laquetta Hughes, Erin Payne, Abby Nieman, Dominique Wallican, Shante Wallican-Nesbit. 101138 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, May 10, 1993, at 7:00 p.m., and the Minutes of the Regular Session on Monday, May 3, 1993, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. Mayor Manning read a Proclamation declaring the week of May 16 through May 22, 1993 as National Public Works Week. Mayor Manning read a Proclamation declaring the week of May 9 through May 15, 1993, as National Police Week. Mayor Manning read a Proclamation declaring the week of May 9 through May 15, 1993 as National Historic Preservation Week. HEARINGS 101139 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Lemke that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Iowa Department of Transportation to vacate, sell and convey a portion of street right of way generally located along Fletcher Avenue (formerly Cleveland Street) and rescinding Ordinance No. 3922 and Resolution No. 1993-97, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 3, 1993, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 101140 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Bob Stevenson, City Planner, reported that the public hearing was to correct an error in a legal description submitted by the Iowa Department of Transportation. No other changes are being requested. Moved by Dell, seconded by Fox that the hearing be closed and oral comments be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 101141 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Wright that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of street right of way generally located along Fletcher Avenue (formerly Cleveland Street) and rescinding Ordinance No. 3922", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Angel, Buck. Motion carried. 101142 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Budak that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of city staff to rezone from "C-2" Commercial District to "C-3" Commercial District property generally located between W. Mullan Avenue and W. First Street and from Jefferson Street to the Cedar River, as published in the Waterloo Courier on April 27, 1993, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 101143 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Bob Stevenson, City Planner, stated that the proposed zoning is a logical expansion of the "C-3" Commercial District and will be more conducive to construction of the proposed ice arena and commercial redevelopment in the area. Moved by Wright, seconded by Fox that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral comments be received and placed on file. Motion carried. May 10, 1993 Hearings - continued 101144 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Lemke Page 2 that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning Ordinance by adding Subsection No. 277 to Section 2A-5 Rezoning Certain Property", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Angel, Buck. Motion carried. 101145 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Dell that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of city staff to rezone from "C-2" Commercial District to "C-1" Commercial District property generally located at the southwest corner of the intersection of West Ninth Street and Washington Street, as published in the Waterloo Courier on April 27, 1993, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 101146 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Bob Stevenson, City Planner, stated that this property is owned by the City of Waterloo and is being down zoned. The City has requested proposals and is working with a potential owner on a development plan. The development proposals were submitted assuming "C-1" Commercial District uses. Moved by Fox, seconded by Wright that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral comments be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 101147 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning Ordinance by adding Subsection No. 278 to Section 2A-5 Rezoning Certain Property", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Angel, Buck. Motion carried. 101148 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Christian Community Development Corporation to sell and convey property generally located at 79 Mulberry Street, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 4, 1993, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 101149 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Rudy Jones, Contract Compliance Officer, stated that the property will be redeveloped and reoccupied. The Community Development Board has recommended the proposed sale. Moved by Dell, seconded by Wright that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Community Development Board and oral comments be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 101150 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Dell that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of property generally located at 79 Mulberry Street to Christian Community Development Corporation (CCDC) for $1.00, plus other considerations", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver a deed accordingly. Ayes: Five. Absent: Angel, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-273. May 10, 1993 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 101151 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Budak Page 3 that communication from Director of Waterloo Housing Authority transmitting recommendation of award of contract to Iowa Falls Roofing Company of Cedar Rapids, Iowa in the amount of $64,993.00 in conjunction with Roof Replacement at Ridgeway Towers Apartments, 225 West Ridgeway Avenue, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said award of contract", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Angel, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-274. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 101152 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Budak that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Donald D. Dana for a concrete driveway waiver to be located at 1539 Liberty Avenue, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed of file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Angel, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-275. 101153 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Budak that communication from City Attorney transmitting letter of agreement for 60 day extension from May 14, 1993 for an agreement between the City of Waterloo and Civic Foundation on behalf of the Ice Facility, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Angel, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-276. 101154 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Budak that the request of My Waterloo Days to close Wagner Road on June 12, 1993 in conjunction with Laser Light Show, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted, subject to review by the Police Department. Ayes: Five. Absent: Angel, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-277. REPORTS 101155 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Budak that the Calendar Year 1992 Audit for Waterloo Water Works be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 101156 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Budak that communication from Mayor Al Manning transmitting investigative report on joint Park and Recreation Board meeting of April 13, 1993, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. DOCUMENTS 101157 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright that communication from Police Chief transmitting agreement with Iowa Department of Public Safety, Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau, for services provided by Lieutenant Robert Greenlee in conjunction with the Operation Buckle Down Program for a period of 20 days through September 1993, 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: Angel, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-278. Page 4 May 10, 1993 Documents - continued 101158 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright that communication from Waterloo Housing Authority Director transmitting Contract with Iowa Falls Roofing Company of Cedar Rapids, Iowa in the amount of $64,993.00 in conjunction with Roof replacement at Ridgeway Towers Apartments, 225 West Ridgeway Avenue, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said contract", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Angel, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-279. 101159 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright that communication from Personnel Director transmitting Drug -Free Work Place Policy, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said policy", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Angel, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-280. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 101160 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright that "Resolution by the City Council of the City of Waterloo, as the Waterloo Housing Authority, approving Revision No. 2 to Operating Budget for Ridgeway Towers Apartments, 225 W. Ridgeway for year ending June 30, 1993", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Angel, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-281. 101161 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright that "Resolution setting date of hearing as May 24, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on amendments to City of Waterloo F.Y. 1993 Budget", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Angel, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-282. 101162 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak that "Resolution recertifying special assessments for unpaid sewer and garbage services for property located at 919 Newell Street", be tabled for one week. Motion carried. BILLS PAYMENT 101163 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Lemke that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-42, in the amount of $337,116.10, dated May 10, 1993, copies of which are on file in the Clerk/Auditors office", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Angel, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-283. NEW BUSINESS 101164 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell that communication from Superintendent transmitting recommendation of appointment Plant Operator Trainee, subject to passing and approved. Motion carried. of Water Pollution/Flood Control of Steve Isenhower to the position of physical, be received, placed on file May 10, 1993 MISCELLANEOUS 101165 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell Page 5 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 dance license and application for fireworks display be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Beer/Wine License Permit Application Class E Rays Super Valu, 1975 Franklin (Renewal) (Expires 5/29/94) (Includes Sunday Sales) 2. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Hickory House, 315 Park Road (Renewal) (Expires 5/24/94) (Includes Sunday Sales) Rita's Place, 3005 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 6/1/94) (Includes Sunday Sales) Paulies Place,, 814 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 5/14/94) (Includes Sunday Sales) 3. Beer License Permit Application Class B Becker -Chapman American Legion Post #138, 619 Franklin (New) (Expires 5/13/94) (Includes Sunday Sales) Application for Dance License Fraternal Order of Eagles #764, 202 East First Street Application for Fireworks Display My Waterloo Days Laser/Fireworks Show on June 12, 1993 at the Waterloo Municipal Airport Grounds Motion carried. BONDS 101166 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Lemke that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the Clerk/Auditor through May 10, 1993, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 101167 - Orren G. Nicholson, 3460 Bristol Road, reiterated concerns of trailer owners in the Southview Estates Mobile Home Park with the illegal parking of trailers within the park. The Mayor and several Councilperson have viewed the problem as described by Mr. Nicholson. He asked that the City act on this non-compliance issue and to help the neighborhood with this situation. Bob Stevenson, City Planner, noted that today the Mayor authorized the issuance of citations addressing the alleged violations. The City continues to work on the problem. Marvin Williams, 3421 Bristol Road, informed the Council that the State of Iowa has not assisted the mobile home residents in alleviating the situation. Hobert Dowell, 110 Blowers Avenue, expressed previous concerns he has addressed to the Council concerning the catch basin in the 100 block of Blowers Avenue, the pot hole near the intersection of Idaho and Lafayette Streets, and the driver of city vehicle number 24 who he felt was rude. Don Temeyer, Planning and Development Director, stated that City staff had reviewed the catch basin problem and would advise Mr. Dowell of our recommendation. Robert Sieglaff, 914 West Third Street, complained about the condition of West Third Street and also urged that the Council not authorize the placement of mid - block street lights at City costs. May 10, 1993 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak Page 6 that the above oral comments be received, placed on file and the Council adjourn at 7:40 p.m. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger City Clerk/Auditor CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION May 10, 1993 5:30 p.m. Large Conference Room Roll call: Mayor Manning, Buck, Budak, Dell, Fox, Lemke and Wright. Members absent: Angel. The Agenda, as proposed, as approved. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the proposed formation of a contractor board/plan review. Louis Cutwright, Building Official, stated that said advisory board is being established to insure a unified working relationship between the construction industry and the city. Specific responsibilities of the board include the following: 1. Provide the communication link between the Building Department and the construction industry. 2. Review proposal from the Building Department to mitigate opposition from the building community. 3. To refine said proposal to meet the need of the City and the building community. 4. Review new building codes as they appear each year in our updates to the Uniform Building Code. 5. Review the complete code for adoption every three (3) years. NOTE: 1994 will be our next code adoption year. 6. Bring building industry concerns back to the Building Department in an organized format. The board will also help in implementing the plan review fee that has not yet been adopted by the city due to its uncertainty by some segments of the industry. It was noted that the proposed board membership does not include female participants. It was reported that the board members will serve in a three (3) year rotation. The board will consist of two members from the residential field, two from the commercial, and one representing minority business. It was also noted that the board is reflective of the general contractors make up within the community. In response to a question by Councilperson Budak, general contractors are only being recommended as they are the only group not represented on any of the boards within the Building Department structure, i.e. Electrical Board, Plumbing Board, etc. It was suggested that as the board moves forward in its work, the membership could be expanded to include females. It was generally agreed by council members that the formation of said board be approved and recommended to the city council for approval. The second item of discussion was the proposal to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Larry P. Burger, Clerk/Auditor. Mayor Manning stated that a task force of the Chamber had recommended several years ago the establishment of the position of an administrative assistant to the mayor. Such a structure could allow the mayor's position to become part time. Councilpersons Fox, Dell and Buck supported the idea of an administrative assistant if done correctly. It would provide continuity to city administration. It was suggested that such a person have a strong financial background. The city clerk's position would be a separate position at the department head level. Councilperson Buck reported that when the original concept was presented, he was not in favor of it at that time since it would City Council Work Session May 10, 1993 Page 2 cost additional monies. Now it appears that such a position could be created without costing additional money. The suggested range of an administrative assistant was $50,000 - $52,000. By reducing the mayor's salary to approximately $35,000 funds would be available within the budget to hire such a person. It was noted that the salary for the mayor and city council members would need to be decided prior to the filing of papers for the municipal election which will be held in November, 1993. Councilperson Budak stated that he would support such a concept if it would not add additional people to the payroll. He also urged that the council not move too quickly and questioned whether the council would appoint a temporary city clerk. Councilperson Buck stated that the window of opportunity now is present to create such a position. The exact structure of the position was not decided as it relates to whether or not the administrative assistant would also serve as division head for the administrative services area. Jim Rodemeyer, Personnel Director, was instructed to develop a job description for position of administrative assistant with a strong financial background. It was suggested that a joint meeting with the Governmental Affairs of the Chamber, the Reorganization Committee, and the task force of the Chamber that initially suggested the administrative assistant position three years ago be called together to discuss options. Following their discussion, it was recommended that the city council again meet to discuss the options based upon their input. It was suggested that the Human Resources meeting scheduled for 6:15 p.m. this evening be canceled, as the new structure of the administrative services area has not yet been finalized. It was suggested that the city council name an interim clerk until said positions have been permanently filled. A work session will be scheduled on May 17th to further discuss this item. No official action was taken on said matter. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Larry P. Burger City Clerk/Auditor