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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/15/93March 15, 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, March 15, 1993. Mayor Albert C. Manning, Jr. in the Chair. Roll Call: Dell, Fox, Angel, Budak, Lemke. Absent: Buck, Wright. Invocation by: Councilperson Sammie Dell Pledge of Allegiance: Cadet Girl Scout Troop #225 --Kari Ketter, Michelle Reiseck, Trishia Parker, Lisa Murphy Mayor Manning read a proclamation declaring the week of March 21-27, 1993, as National Boys and Girls Club Week. Mayor Manning presented a Certificate of Recognition to members of the Hollingsworth Neighborhood Association for working together to fight drugs and unite their neighborhood consisting of Keystone, Lakeside, Homer, Niles and E. Donald. Mayor Manning also presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement for their help in organizing the Hollingsworth Neighborhood Association. 100868 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, March 15, 1993, at 7:00 p.m., and the Minutes of the Regular Session on Monday, March 8, 1993, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 100869 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel that communication from City Planner transmitting recommendation of award of contract to Platt's, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount of $69,250.00 in conjunction with the Windows on Waterloo, Phase II, Landscape Improvement Project, Highway 218 Corridor (from 13th Street to 6th Street), be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of said contract", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following discussion was heard. Dan Lichty, 144 Toneff Drive, Elk Run Heights, stated that the contractor may have planted undersized trees in Phase I of the Windows on Waterloo awarded in 1992. He stated that he measured some of the trees planted in the fall on the first phase of the landscaping project that were not up to specifications. (Phase I of the Windows on Waterloo project includes Hawthorne Avenue to 12th Street.) Bob Stevenson, City Planner, stated that any trees planted that were undersized and did not meet specifications would have to be replaced by the contractor. Mr. Stevenson stated that Todd Derifield, Forestry Coordinator, has been supervising the project and has not indicated that there are any problems with the size of the trees. Moved by Budak, seconded by Fox that communication from City Planner transmitting recommendation of award of contract to Platt's, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount of $69,250.00 in conjunction with the Windows on Waterloo, Phase II, Landscape Improvement Project, Highway 218 Corridor, be tabled for one week. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Wright. Motion carried. REPORTS 100870 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Dell that the Report from Waterloo Housing Authority Ridgeway Towers and Section 8 Waterloo Housing Authority Certificate Program --February 1993 be received and placed on file. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 100871 - Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington, stated that buying property is a poor use of taxpayers dollars. Mr. Dillavou stated that we are short of money for city services now and do not need to spend money on acquiring more property, which requires more upkeep. March 15, 1993 Page 2 Resolutions to be Adopted - continued Bob Stevenson, City Planner, stated that this parcel of land is excess right of way acquired by the Iowa Department of Transportation in conjunction with Relocated Highway 218 project located between Texas Street and I-380. Said property contains approximately 19,092 square feet and because of the shape of the parcel it is of no use to anyone else. The Iowa Department of Transportation is selling said excess right of way to the City of Waterloo for $1.00. Moved by Angel, seconded by Dell that "Resolution approving an offer to buy from the Iowa Department of Transportation for $1.00 and other consideration property generally located adjacent to Texas Street north of Bopp Street (Disposal Parcel 47) in conjunction with Relocated Highway 218 Project", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Wright. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-150. 100872 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Dell that "Resolution amending Resolution No. 1989-49, which established parking regulations in the Central Business District in the City of Waterloo (eliminating parking meters in the 500 block of East Park Avenue)", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Wright. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-151. 100873 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Dell that "Resolution authorizing various fund transfers and reallocations for various capital improvements projects", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Wright. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-152. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 100874 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Dell that "an Ordinance amending the 1991 Traffic Code by adding a new Subsection (3a) Park Avenue (E) to Section 566, Two Hour Parking Between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (two-hour parking limit in the 500 block of East Park Avenue)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Wright. Motion carried. BILLS PAYMENT 100875 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-47, in the amount of $458,258.86, dated March 15, 1993, copies of which are on file in the Clerk/Auditor's office", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Wright. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-153. NEW BUSINESS 100876 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell that communication from City Planner transmitting request to rezone from "A-1" Agricultural District to "C-2" Commercial District property generally located at the southwest corner of San Marnan Drive and Iowa Highway 21, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as April 5, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Wright. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-154. March 15, 1993 New Business - continued 100877 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell Page 3 that communication from Clerk/Auditor transmitting increase in garbage rental deposits to $30 and sewer rental deposits to $50 effective April 1, 1993, together with recommendation of approval of Public Works Committee, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said deposit rate increases", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following discussion was heard. Councilperson Lemke stated that the $105 proposed rental deposit for sewer, water and garbage for new tenants is too high. Said proposed deposits will make it difficult for landlords to rent out their buildings. Mr. Lemke stated that he would like the City to go to monthly billing instead of the current quarterly billing. With monthly billing, the rental deposits could be reduced. Mayor Manning stated that Landlords of Iowa, Inc. agree with the need to increase the deposits because it helps pay for delinquent bills if a tenant moves out and does not pay a final bill. If payment is made in full, the deposit is returned. Mayor Manning stated that he is in agreement with Councilperson Lemke that monthly billing would be a better way of serving our customers, but estimates are that it would cost approximately $75,000 per year to mail out monthly billings which would have to be passed onto the customers. Councilperson Dell stated that City staff has looked into monthly billing and the Waterloo Water Works has stated that they cannot do it. Mayor Manning stated that anyone can request monthly billing by filling out an application. Councilperson Angel stated that a small monthly fee is charged to customers who apply for monthly billing. Mayor Manning stated that he would discuss monthly billing with the Public Works Director and the Clerk/Auditor's office. Councilperson Dell suggested that representatives of the Waterloo Water Works be invited to attend a Public. Works Committee meeting to discuss monthly billing. Ayes: Four. Nays: Lemke.. Absent: Buck, Wright. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-155. Travel Requests 100878 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Don Temeyer, Planning and Development Director, to attend Employee Performance Evaluations Seminar in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on April 29, 1993, with costs not to exceed $132.50, including the use of city vehicle. 2. John Shea, Wastewater Facilities Supervisor, to attend Wastewater Pretreatment Technology Transfer Workshop in Kansas City, Missouri on April 26 & 27, 1993, with costs not to exceed $225.00, including the use of city vehicle. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 100879 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell 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 License Permit Application Class B Waterloo Women's Softball, Exchange Park (Seasonal --4/25/93-10/25/93) (Includes Sunday Sales) 2. Beer License Permit Application Class C Family Circle, DX, 111 West Ridgeway Avenue (Expires 4/6/94) (Includes Sunday Sales) March 15, 1993 Page 4 Miscellaneous- continued 3. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Porky's Red Carpet, 1409 Newell Street (Renewal) (Expires 4/5/94) (Includes Sunday Sales) 4. Beer/Wine License Permit Application Class E Fast Eddie's, 1027 East 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/19/94) (Includes Sunday Sales) Going Out of Business Les Dolls, Inc., 3657 Kimball Avenue (3/15/93-5/15/93) Motion carried. City Attorney Jim Walsh stated that there were no bonds on file for Council's approval. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 100880 - Councilperson Dell stated that he wished to congratulate athletes from Columbus, East High and Hudson and wish them well in the upcoming state basketball tournament. Councilperson Lemke stated that he attended the Northeast Iowa Figure Skating Show at McElroy Auditorium this past weekend and suggested that a future show be shown on our local cable channel. Mayor Manning stated that he also was impressed by the performance of the skaters and our local people, some as young as 4 years old. Skating is something participants of all ages can do. Mayor Manning stated that when the new arena is built, it will give our skaters and even Olympic skaters who train here a facility that will be available for use year-round. A fund-raiser will be started to help with the cost of the ice arena and it is hoped everyone will contribute to it as it will be an asset to our community. Mayor Manning stated that there is also a fund-raiser in progress to help with costs for improvements at the Municipal Stadium to meet the professional standards that have to be completed prior to the start of the next baseball season. Mayor Manning stated that pot holes are not unique to the City of Waterloo, and many other municipalities are faced with the same battle. He stated that the local option sales tax revenue has enabled us to repair many of our streets and we are making progress. Freezing temperatures at night and thawing during the day time have combined to make the pot holes a problem this winter. Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak that the above oral comments be received, placed on file and the Council adjourn at 7:33 p.m. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger City Clerk/Auditor