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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/19/93January 19, 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 Tuesday, January 19, 1993. Mayor Albert C. Manning, Jr. in the Chair. Roll Call: Fox, Angel, Wright, Budak, Lemke. Absent: Dell, Buck. Invocation by: Councilperson Sammie Dell Pledge of Allegiance: Troop 573 --Ecco Conry, Emily Jones, Emily Kishman, Amanda Marks, Heather Monter, Jennifer Radziewicz, Sara Simbric, Elizabeth Slade, Breanna Spore, Jaclyn Weaver and Chauntia White. 100547 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Fox that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Tuesday, January 19, 1993, at 7:00 p.m., and the Minutes of the Regular Session on Monday, January 11, 1993, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 100548 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Budak that communication from Forestry Coordinator transmitting an agreement with Peters Logging & Milling for access through Katoski Greenbelt for logging on private property be received, placed on file and tabled for one week. Motion carried. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 100549 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel that communication from City Planner transmitting 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 Family Residence District/"C-Z" Conditional Zoning property generally located on the northeast corner of Melissa Lane and San Marnan Drive for a bank facility, together with recommendation of denial of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as February 8, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-22. 100550 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Earl J. Baugh dba 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, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as February 8, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-23. REPORTS 100551 - In response to a question from Councilperson Lemke, Deputy Clerk/Auditor Michelle Temeyer stated that the City Council acts as the Housing Authority pursuant to a resolution and agreement with the Chamber of Commerce when management of Section 8 Housing Program was transferred to the Chamber. Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel that report from Waterloo Housing Authority Ridgeway Towers and Section 8 Waterloo Housing Authority Certificate Program --December 1992 be received and placed on file. Motion carried. January 19, 1993 Page 2 DOCUMENTS 100552 - Assistant Fire Chief Frank Magsamen stated that the contract amount of $12,452.16 was based upon last year's rate plus a 5 percent increase. Less than 20 calls were made during the last fiscal year, and the community has no significant industrial or heavy commercial uses; therefore, reducing the fire hazards. In addition, ambulance service is available to the community and is billed to the party receiving the service. There is no state law that establishes a rate for 28E Agreements. Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel that communication from Fire Chief transmitting 28E Agreement for fire protection with Elk Run Heights, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and Deputy Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-24. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 100553 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel that "Resolution closing July 1989 Bond Proceeds Fund and August 1990 Bond Proceeds Fund by reallocating $2,114.67 of the original $10,150,000.00 proceeds", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-25. 100554 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel that "Resolution naming private street serving Hawkeye Village apartment complex to be located off E. Orange Road in a southerly direction as Academic Drive and the street going in a westerly direction off Academic Drive as Hawse Drive for location purposes", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-26. 100555 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel that "Resolution setting date of hearing as February 8, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on vacation and conveyance of a portion of street right of way generally located along Fletcher Avenue (formerly Cleveland Street) to the Iowa Department of Transportation in conjunction with Relocated Highway 218", be adopted and Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-27. 100556 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Angel that "Resolution setting date of hearing as February 8, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on vacation and conveyance of a portion of street right of way generally located along Greenwood Avenue to Niles Naaktgeboren in conjunction with Relocated Highway 218", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-28. BILLS PAYMENT 100557 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-54, in the amount of $469,977.48, dated January 19, 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. 1993-29. January 19, 1993 NEW BUSINESS 100558 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Fox Page 3 that communication from City Planner transmitting amendments to "H -C" Highway Corridor Ordinance as it pertains to additional sign regulations for on -premise signs requiring a pole covering and Design Review approval for on -premise signs which are not located in the front yard, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as February 8, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above amendments", be adopted and Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-30. 100559 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Fox to instruct City Engineer to prepare specifications, form of contract, etc. for F.Y. 1993 Salvaged Asphalt Crushing, Contract No. 446, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 100560 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Fox that specifications, form of contract, etc., for the F.Y. 1993 Salvaged Asphalt Crushing, Contract No. 446, 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. 1993-31. 100561 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Fox that "Resolution setting date of hearing on specifications, form of contract, etc., and taking of bids as February 8, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above project", be adopted and Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-32. 100562 - In response to a question from Councilperson Angel, Eric Thorson, City Engineer, stated that the abandonment was necessary to delete assessments for city -owned properties and for individuals who had done the work but did not obtain a permit. This action will delete the proposed assessments from said properties. Moved by Angel, seconded by Fox that "Resolution authorizing abandonment of certain assessments in conjunction with F.Y. 1993 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 4, Contract No. 441", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dell, Buck. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-33. Travel Requests 100563 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Fox that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. John Meyer, Public Works Director, to attend 38th Annual Asphalt Paving Conference in Ames, Iowa on January 26, 1993 with costs not to exceed $115.00. 2. Bob Donels, Senior Planner, to attend Back to School Conference in Ames, Iowa on February 4 and 5, 1993, with costs not to exceed $179.50. Motion carried. January 19, 1993 MISCELLANEOUS 100564 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Fox Page 4 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 B Main Channel Fish Co., 218 Division Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/26/94) 2. Beer/Wine License Permit Application Class E Hy -Vee, 2325 Crossroads (Renewal) (Expires 2/8/94) (Includes Sunday Sales) Kimball Ridge Grocery, 2206 Kimball Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 1/31/94) (Includes Sunday Sales) Motion carried. BONDS 100565 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Angel that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the Clerk/Auditor through January 19, 1993, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 100566 - Wayne Winkie, 1530 Maxine Street, stated that Maynard Avenue, between Ansborough Avenue and Hackett Road, is carrying more traffic with the opening of Greenhill Road and Relocated U.S. Highway 218. Although the Police Department has had radar checks to control speed in the area, he suggested that a four-way stop be considered at the intersection of Maynard Avenue and Hanna Boulevard. He also asked that the City consider putting sidewalks in the area due to an increase in recreational facilities, including the construction of the YMCA and the bike trails along Greenhill Road. Mayor Manning stated that historically sidewalks have been the responsibility of adjacent property owners. If a majority of the adjacent property owners agree to an assessment, the City will contract the work and assess adjacent property owners. Councilperson Angel agreed with Mr. Winkie's request for a four-way stop. City staff will investigate said request. Roxanne Ash, 913 Lynda Road, suggested that the City consider eliminating some of the street lights on West Fourth Street between Lafayette and Washington Streets. The Mayor noted that he was in agreement with this assessment, but that the cost of removing or reducing the wattage would require a heavy initial cost. Councilperson Budak stated that this may be a suggestion worth investigating. Bob Stevenson, City Planner, stated that changing the ballast could cost $5,000 to $6,000, with an approximate seven year pay back. Ms. Ash also questioned the New Year's Day garbage pickup noting that sanitation workers in her area seemed to be "bouncing around the neighborhood" and that three employees were used on each truck. She questioned whether this method of collection was "soaking the taxpayers". In response, John Meyer, Public Works Director, stated that he was present with the New Year's Day crew and that five employees were called back to finish the Thursday routes. Mr. Meyer reported that the "bouncing around" could have been caused by a driver needing to empty his load and returning to the neighborhood, thus giving a perception of irregular routes. Mr. Meyer stated that none of the employees were "milking" the system. They had a job to do and wanted to return home to their families. L. C. Hennessey, 558 Montero Drive, questioned whether the City would derive any benefit from the logging operation if the Council were to approve said action (see CR 100548). He said that the City should receive some type of benefit if approved. January 19, 1993 Page 5 Oral Presentations - continued Dave Boesen, 542 Devonshire Drive, questioned an article in the Des Moines Register dated January 17, 1993 concerning comments of Larry P. Burger, Clerk/Auditor, stating that the effects of the state -imposed freeze for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1993 would result in the layoff of five more police officers and shutting down another fire station. Mr. Boesen questioned how Mr. Burger could make such remarks when this decision has not been made. If this information is incorrect, he questioned whether there would be a retraction. Councilperson Angel stated that the Chief of Police and Fire Chief both reported that the impacts of the 2.5 percent decrease in current year budgets would result in the loss of five or six officers. Chief Koehrsen supported these comments. Councilperson Fox stated that because of the state -imposed freeze, it will be necessary that we again cut expenditures because taxes cannot be raised to support these services. Mayor Manning will clarify these statements with Mr. Burger. Councilperson Fox questioned why a resolution was not on this evening's agenda concerning the appointment power of the Community Development Board. A resolution of the Council would clarify the conflicting opinions that have been aired to this point. Mayor Manning stated that it was his intent not to proceed on changing the resolution until the Council has had an opportunity to review the recommendations contained in the Mayor's Reorganization Committee's report, after which time a clarifying resolution would be presented. Councilperson Fox stated that there may not be any legal reasons to proceed with a resolution, but there are political reasons to address the issue. Mayor Manning stated that as a part of his ongoing efforts to clarify comments made in the press concerning City issues, he was responding to a letter to the editor in the Waterloo Courier dated January 17, 1993 from Lloyd Everding. His comments concerned the City's snow removal policy, and that a recent picture on the front page of the Waterloo Courier showed a snowplow going down the street with its blade up. In response, John Meyer, Public Works Director, stated that the City has a formalized policy for snow removal and invited members of the public to view their operations at any time. The City is divided into 20 geographical districts, and one or two vehicles are assigned to each area, and must travel the distance between the garage and that area with their blades up. He also reminded the public that the snow policy does not provide for plowing of City streets with less than 2 to 3 inches of snow, and that a mixture of salt and sand is used for traction and keeping ice from binding during such snowfalls. Councilperson Angel questioned whether snow could be removed more quickly from intersections. Mr. Meyer stated that it is the City's policy not to clean intersections with the initial plowing, but as time permits, return to those areas and remove the snow. Mayor Manning stated that in speaking with his insurance agent, Mr. Everding's remarks that his insurance was decreased because he no longer drove on Waterloo streets was incorrect. The decrease in Mr. Everding's premium was because he was driving less miles and not the fact that he was no longer driving in Waterloo. Mayor Manning read an editorial dated January 19, 1993 in the Cedar Rapids Gazette supporting the Cedar Rapids City Council intent to cablecast City Council meetings. They supported it as a means of supporting open government. Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel that the above oral comments be received, placed on file and the Council adjourn at 7:50 p.m. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger City Clerk/Auditor