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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/08/1993February 8, 1993 The Council of the Chambers, Waterloo, Manning, Jr. in the Budak. City of Waterloo, Iowa, me in Executive Session at City Hall Council Iowa, at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, February 8, 1993. Mayor Albert C. Chair. Roll Call: Dell, Fox, Angel, Wright, Lemke. Absent: Buck, City Attorney Jim Walsh stated that labor negotiations are an approved topic of Executive Session as authorized by Iowa Code Section 20.16. 100617 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell that the Council adjourn to Executive Session. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION 100618 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Fox that the Council adjourn the Executive Session. Motion carried. 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, February 8, 1993. Mayor Albert C. Manning, Jr. in the Chair. Roll Call: Dell, Fox, Angel, Wright, Lemke. Absent: Buck, Budak. Invocation by: Councilperson Rose Angel Pledge of Allegiance: Pack 106 --Ryan Anderson, Nathaniel Becker, Ben Cockerham, Brandon Ewing, Jon Glawe, Adam Keller, Nick Lingua, John Price, Chris Rusch, Jason Ryden, Elias Grover Jr., Timothy Schultz 100619 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Dell that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 8, 1993, at 7:00 p.m., and the Minutes of the Regular Session on Monday, February 1, 1993, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. HEARINGS AND BIDS 100620 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Wright that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. and taking of bids for the F.Y. 1993 Salvaged Asphalt Crushing, Contract No. 446, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 26, 1993, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 100621 - 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 Angel that "Resolution confirming the approval of plans, specifications, form of -.‘*` contract, etc. in conjunction with said project", be adopted. Ayes: Five, Absent: Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-55. 100622 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Dell that "Resolution ordering construction", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-56. Moved by Angel, seconded by Dell to receive, file and instruct Clerk/Auditor to open and read bids and refer\ City Engineer for review and recommendation (award of contract delayed): 100623 - February 8, 1993 Hearings and Bids - continued Bidder Basic Materials Corp., Waterloo, IA Bruening Rock Products, Inc., Decorah, IA Coots Materials Co., Inc., Mt. C lburn, IATIA Kuhlman Construction Company,es IA Reilly Construction Company, Ossian, Motion carried. Bid Bond 5% 5% $2,860.00 5% 0 5% Page 2 Bid Amount $55,120.00 $55,110.00 $57,200.00 $69,020.00 $49,800.00 HEARINGS 100624 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Angel that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Earl J. Baugh d/b/a Sery Quik Cleaners to rezone from "R-4" Multiple Family Residence District to "R-4" Multiple Family Residence District/"C-Z" Conditional Zoning property generally located at 3600 Kimball Avenue for a dry cleaners and office complex, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 26, 1993, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 100625 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Bob Stevenson, City Planner, stated that the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission recommended approval of said request subject to the following restrictions: 1) A landscaping plan, as part of the proposed site plan, in compliance with the newly adopted landscape ordinance; 2) Screening acceptable to the adjoining property owners along the north and south sides of the parking lot and screening of the westerly side of the site by a 6 foot solid fence; 3) The future building shown on the site plan be limited to no more than 10,000 square feet and be used for "R-4" uses only; 4) Stormwater drainage plan approved by the City Engineering Department; and 5) Ground signage be limited to one (1) monument type sign of no more than 40 square feet. Mr. Stevenson stated petitions were received opposing the request from the owners of approximately 21.5% of the surrounding property within 250 feet of the site and petitions were also received from the owners of approximately 36.6% of the surrounding area not objecting to the request. Max Kirk, representing Earl J. Baugh dba as Sery Quik Cleaners, presented a proposed site plan for the area which included the construction of a 20' x 30' building for expansion of his dry cleaning business and a future office building. An architectural rendering was presented. Mark Winninger, 3356 Kimball Avenue, that this use will blend in well with District uses. He predicted that no than a professional office building. Moved by Wright, seconded by Dell spoke in support of the request. He stated surrounding "R-4" Multiple Family Residence more traffic would be generated in the area that the petitions in support and opposition and oral comments be received, placed on file and the hearing on the above request be tabled to February 22, 1993. Motion carried. 100626 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Lemke that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Niles Naaktgeboren to vacate and convey a portion of street right of way generally located along Greenwood Avenue in conjunction with Relocated Highway 218, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 26, 1993, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 100627 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. February 8, 1993 Page 3 Hearings - continued Moved by Wright, seconded by Dell that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 100628 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of street right of way generally located along Greenwood Avenue in conjunction with Relocated Highway 218", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Motion carried. 100629 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of the Iowa Department of Transportation to vacate and convey a portion of street right of way generally located along Fletcher Avenue (formerly Cleveland Street) in conjunction with Relocated Highway 218 Corridor, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 26, 1993, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 100630 - 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 will be sold to the Iowa Department of Transportation pursuant to a previous agreement. The Iowa DOT will then package this property with previously purchased excess right of way for future sale. Moved by Wright, seconded by Dell 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. 100631 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Angel that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of street right of way generally located along Fletcher Avenue (formerly Cleveland Street) in conjunction with Relocated Highway 218 Corridor", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Motion carried. 100632 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Wright that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of First Security State Bank to rezone from "R-3" and "R-4" Multiple Family Residence District to "R-3" and "R-4" Multiple Residence District/"C-Z" Conditional Zoning property generally located on the northeast corner of Melissa Lane and San Marnan Drive for a bank, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 26, 1993, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 100633 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Bob Stevenson, City Planner, stated that the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission had recommended denial of the request based upon the increased traffic in a residential area that said facility would create, and that the existing land use plan showed the area as developing as "R-4" Multiple Family Residence District. A 3/4 vote of the City Council is needed to override said recommendation of denial. City staff reported that should the Council deny said request, City staff will assist the bank for an alternative location. Moved by Lemke, seconded by Dell that the above oral comments be received, placed on file and the hearing on the above request be tabled to February 22, 1993. Motion carried. February 8, 1993 Page 4 Hearings - continued 100634 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, as it pertains to additional sign regulations for on -premise signs requiring a pole covering and Design Review Board approval for on -premise signs which are not located in the front yard, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 26, 1993, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 100635 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Bob Stevenson, City Planner, reported that at the time the Gateway Ordinance was adopted, the Design Review Board would carefully review the regulations and should any prove disadvantageous to development, changes would be recommended. This change was viewed by said Board to be too expensive for property owners and was an unnecessary added cost. It was their recommendation that said regulation be deleted and less costly and less restrictive measures be substituted. Moved by Dell, 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. 100636 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Wright that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to additional sign regulations for on -premise signs requiring a pole covering and Design Review approval for on -premise sings which are not located in the front yard", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Motion carried. 100637 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Fox that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Watco Construction Inc. to vacate, sell and convey property generally located at the northeast corner of San Marnan Drive and I-380 for $4,963.98 and rescinding Ordinance No. 3911 and Resolution No. 1992-715 due to an error in the legal description, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 2, 1993, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 100638 - 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 Angel that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 100639 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Angel that "an Ordinance vacating property generally located at the northeast corner of San Marnan Drive and I-380 and rescinding Ordinance No. 3911 due to an error it the legal description" be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Motion carried. 100640 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Fox that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on a proposed Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) Plan for the Northeast Industrial Area, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 27, 1993, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. February 8, 1993 Page 5 Hearings - continued 100641 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Don Temeyer, Planning and Development Director, stated that said Tax Increment Financing District has a 10 -year sunset and does not include the Eagle Ottawa Tannery Company, Iowa Beef Processors and Deere's since the former two are already included in a TIF for Hawkeye Community College for jobs training. 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. 100642 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Wright that "Resolution approving said Plan", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-57. 100643 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel that "an Ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Northeast Industrial Area Development Area, in the City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, Waterloo Community School District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in connection with said Urban Renewal Redevelopment Project", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 100644 - Rick Tagtow, Parks & Forestry Director, stated that Mr. Miller has presented evidence from the Black Hawk County Conservation Board indicating that said request is a prescribed technique for weed control, therefore, negating any objection from his department. John Miller, 145 Blaine Road, stated that approximately 1/2 of the area will be burned this year and appreciated the Council's consideration of his request. Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell that the request of John W. Miller for an exception to burning of yard waste for prairie grass on Kimball Avenue behind 145 Blaine Road, near the city limits and 12 acres on edge of city limits, together with letter of support from Black Hawk County Conservation Board and recommendation of approval of the Waterloo Parks & Forestry Director, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Motion carried. 100645 - Larry P. Burger, Clerk/Auditor, stated that when the City Council set the date of hearing for the FY 94 Budget (see CR 100584 of January 25, 1993), it was reported that the levy rate had not been established. It was the staff's recommendation that a total levy rate of $20.41 per thousand dollars of valuation be published for said public hearing. In response to a question from Councilperson Angel, Mr. Burger stated that an affirmative vote on the $20.41 rate would require a second public hearing. Said levy rate includes a general fund levy of greater than $8.10 and will require special permission from the State of Iowa to levy said higher rate. Councilperson Dell stated that the public will have an opportunity to provide input at said hearing which is scheduled for February 16, 1993 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Councilpersons Fox and Lemke stated their apprehension of approving a levy rate of $20.41. Councilperson Dell commended the Waterloo Courier on their recent series of articles on the struggles the City has had in developing the FY 1994 Budget and also indicated he was not satisfied with said levy rate. February 8, 1993 Page 6 Unfinished Business - continued Moved by Fox, seconded by Lemke that communication from Clerk/Auditor requesting that the City Council set the rate of proposed levy for FY 1994 Budget hearings to be held on February 16 and 23, 1993, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting the levy for the FY 1994 Budget at 20.41", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-58. REPORTS 100646 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Dell that communication from City Engineer transmitting request that the variance of the truck embargo on West Fourth Street from San Marnan Drive to Hoff Road granted to Peterson Contractors in August 1991 in conjunction with Shaulis Road Reconstruction be terminated and truck embargo be reinstated, be received, placed on file and "Resolution reinstating said truck embargo", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-59. DOCUMENTS 100647 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Dell that communication from Cedar Valley Lions Club transmitting Iowa Department of Transportation application to Adopt -A -Highway for litter removal along U.S. 63 two miles south of U.S. Highway 20, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-60. 100648 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Dell that communication from Ancient Order of Hibernians transmitting Iowa Department of Transportation application to Adopt -A -Highway for litter removal along U.S. Highway 63, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-61. 100649 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Dell that communication from Transportation Program Manager transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance from Advanced Technologies of Cedar Falls, Iowa in the amount of $6,500.00 in conjunction with Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Asbestos Removal Contract A -93(A), be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-62. 100650 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Dell that communication from City Planner transmitting an agreement with the Iowa Northern Railway Company (INRC) for the installation of a traffic signal conduit under the right of way at the intersection of Washington Street and Hawthorne Avenue in conjunction with Relocated U.S. Highway 218, IX -218-7(96)--3P-07, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-63. February 8, 1993 Documents - continued Page 7 100651 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Dell that communication from Community Development Acting Administrator transmitting completion report and recommendation of acceptance of work performed by Asbestos Enviro-Clean, Inc. in conjunction with Environmental Remediation and Asbestos Abatement of the Rath Packing Plant - Phase II, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said document", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-64. 100652 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Dell that communication from Community Development Acting Administrator transmitting an Indemnity Agreement with Asbestos Enviro-Clean, Inc. in conjunction with Environmental Remediation and Asbestos Abatement of the Rath Packing Plant, Phase II, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-65. 100653 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Dell that communication from Insurance Coordinator transmitting renewal of the Umbrella Liability Insurance policy with Lexington Insurance Company for the period of January 1, 1993 through June 30, 1993 at a cost of $39,635.16, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said renewal", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-66. 100654 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Dell that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion Report and Recommendation of Acceptance of work performed by Borwig Building Service in conjunction with F.Y. 1993 Sidewalk Repair Block Grant Program - Zone 4, Contract No. 440, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said document", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-67. 100655 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Dell that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Maintenance Bond from Borwing Building Service in conjunction with F.Y. 1993 Sidewalk Repair Block Grant Program - Zone 4, Contract No. 440, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 100656 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Dell that "Resolution canceling special assessment for sidewalk repair work in the amount of $238.62 for city -owned property at 1428 Washington Street in conjunction with F.Y. 1993 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 4, Contract No. 441", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-68. 100657 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Dell that "Resolution setting date of hearing as February 15, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on sale and conveyance of property generally located at 2312 Plainview Street for $364.50", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-69. February 8, 1993 Page 8 Resolutions to Be Adopted - continued 100658 - Clerk/Auditor Larry Burger and Councilperson Buck met with members of the Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board to arrive at a compromise on the proposed expenditures for the FY 1994 hotel/motel tax proceeds. Mr. Burger stated that it was his recommendation that funding for the Civic Center, including $50,000 for debt retirement, $50,000 for ongoing maintenance, and $50,000 for an escrow account, be allocated as a part of the FY 1994 hotel/motel budget proceeds. The $50,000 for the escrow account, which was not part of the recommendation of the Advisory Board of the Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau, would be taken proportionately from the amounts they recommended for the other agencies. The $30,000 for the Parks & Recreation Commissions has also been dropped from his recommendation. Mr. Burger stated that since the City's take over of the management of the Civic Center, the City has invested considerable monies in the repair of said facilities, and he anticipates that even a larger sum of money could be expended in the near future on items such as the roof. The City receives approximately 4.5 percent of the gross revenue from the facility which will yield approximately $25,000 per year and employs a full-time person for the maintenance of the facility. Per the agreement, the Convention Center will pay the City $12,500 to offset said costs. Councilperson Wright questioned why baseball was not a proposed use of said funds. It was noted that Waterloo Baseball, Inc. did not make application for funding. In response to a question from Councilperson Dell, any excess funds received over $500,000 will be appropriated per the formula of 1/2 of the proceeds to the Convention Bureau and the rest will be at the discretion of the Council to divide among the agencies. Mr. Burger stated that upon approval of said resolution, an ordinance will be presented to the Council reflecting the intent of the voters of raising the franchise fees to 7 percent and the procedure for future distribution. Future allocation of funds was discussed and the need for contacting all potential organizations that may be eligible for said proceeds. Terry Poe, Executive Director of the Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau, presented the Advisory Committee's recommendation on the proposed expenditure of funds stating that the Board carefully reviewed the impact each would have on tourism and overnight stays in the community. Questions were raised as to the amount given to the Silos and Smokestacks project. Sharon Juon, Executive Director of the Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments, spoke in support of the funding for the Cedar Valley riverfront plan and trail construction project. In response to a question from Councilperson Fox, Ms. Juon stated that she and City staff had met concerning the use of said funds realizing that the Highway 63 Corridor also must be developed. Staff reported that alternative funding sources will be pursued for the Highway 63 bikeway. Rick Tagtow, Director of Parks & Forestry, stated that his department will begin work on vegetation management and preparing specifications and cost analysis for development of the Highway 63 bike trail. Although staff has been considerably reduced, they will attempt to begin development of the area. Mayor Manning stated that it would be his recommendation that the $50,000 escrow account for the Convention Center be delayed one year. Councilperson Angel again stated that many segments of the community were not represented by the Advisory Board's report. Moved by Dell, seconded by Fox that "Resolution of Intent directing the use of the hotel/motel tax for the FY 1994 Budget", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Nays: Angel. Absent: Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-70. ORDINANCE TO BE ADOPTED 100659 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Wright that "an Ordinance approving Re-establishment of the Downtown Self -Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Motion carried. February 8, 1993 BILLS PAYMENT 100660 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright Page 9 that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-42, in the amount of $1,284,087.11, dated February 8, 1993, copies of which are on file in the Clerk/Auditor's office", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-71. NEW BUSINESS 100661 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Angel to instruct City Planner to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. for Windows on Waterloo, Phase II, Landscaping Improvement Project, 218 Corridor, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 100662 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Angel that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., for the Window on Waterloo, Phase II, Landscaping Improvements Project, be received, placed on file and "Resolution preliminarily approving the same", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-72. 100663 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Angel that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., and taking of bids as March 8, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above project", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-73. 100664 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Angel to instruct Fire Chief to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. for the Renovation and Construction of the Hazardous Material Regional Training Center, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 100665 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Angel that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., for the Renovation and Construction of the Hazardous Material Regional Training Center, Phase II, be received, placed on file and "Resolution preliminarily approving the same", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-74. 100666 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Angel that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., and taking of bids as March 8, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above project", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-75. February 8, 1993 Page 10 New Business - continued 100667 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Angel that communication from City Engineer transmitting revised final breakdown of project costs to reflect change in totals caused by cancellation of an assessment for 1428 Washington Street in the amount of $238.62 in conjunction with F.Y. 1993 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 4, Contract No. 441, be received, placed on file and "Resolution revising said final breakdown of costs", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Buck, Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-76 100668 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Angel that communication from Mayor Al Manning transmitting recommendation of appointment of Ronald Knapp to the Cablevision Commission, with term expiration date of December 1, 1995, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 100669 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Angel that communication from Mayor Al Manning transmitting recommendation of appointment of Billie Bailey to the Design Review Board, with term expiration date of May 7, 1993, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. Travel Requests 100670 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Angel that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Mitch Bond, Maintenance Assistant, to attend National Certification and Registration Clinic for Certified Pool/Spa Operator on March 9-10, 1993, in Waterloo, Iowa, with costs not to exceed $190.00. 2. Randy Shepard, Maintenance Assistant, to attend National Swimming Pool Certification School on April 20-21, 1993, in Iowa City, Iowa, with costs not to exceed $260.00, including the use of city vehicle. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 100671 - Moved by Lemke, 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 R & D Pronto, 3012 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 2/7/94) (Includes Sunday Sales) 2. Beer/Wine License Permit Application Class E National Cigar Store dba Sycamore Convenience, 617-619 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/2/94) (Includes Sunday Sales) 3. Liquor License Permit Application Class E National Cigar Store dba Sycamore Convenience, 617-619 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/12/94) (Includes Sunday Sales) Motion carried. February 8, 1993 BONDS Page 11 100672 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the Clerk/Auditor through February 8, 1993, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 100673 - Councilperson Angel asked that Public Works Director John Meyer respond to an anonymous call she had received concerning the City's future recycling plan. Mr. Meyer stated that the City Council will be reviewing a proposal for recycling services and accompanying rate structure with an approximately 60 to 90 days start-up schedule. A final contract is being negotiated with Corkery for said services. He emphasized to citizens that our recycler, located at 96 Vinton, Street does handle many recyclables, including glass, plastic, tin and newspaper. Larry P. Burger, Clerk/Auditor, commented on a recent letter to the editor concerning the City's bonded indebtedness. He reported that the $130,000 of bond costs is not entirely for insurance purposes, but in addition pays for such items as printing costs, rating service cost and legal counsel. The purchase of insurance assures the City of a AAA rating, thus reducing the overall interest cost over the life of the bonds. The City continues to decrease its bonded indebtedness. Moved by Dell, seconded by Wright that the above oral comments be received, placed on file and the Council adjourn at 8:49 p.m. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger City Clerk/Auditor