HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/24/94COUNCIL WORK SESSION
October 24, 1994
5:15 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Jordan, Krizek, Anders, Mollenhoff, Murphy,
Getty.
Members absent: Collier.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Mollenhoff that the Agenda, as
proposed, be approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Collier. Motion
carried.
The Council reviewed material that was presented regarding the
history and time frames for setting the Mayor and Council salaries.
It was the general feeling of the Council that the Mayor's salary
is inadequate for a City the size of Waterloo. Currently, there
are department heads who are compensated at a higher level than the
Mayor.
A review of comparable salaries for cities in Iowa shows the
disparity in Mayor's salaries versus city manager's salaries. With
a full-time mayor form of government, the City of Waterloo needs to
set a salary for the Mayor which attracts and holds good people by
compensating them appropriately. Councilperson Anders expressed
his embarrassment that the Mayor of Cedar Falls is paid a higher
salary than the Mayor of Waterloo.
Councilperson Murphy reminded the Council that any changes in
salary that are set by this Council would become effective in
January of 1996. It was stated that the increase in salary is then
set for a two year period so the raise in compensation should
reflect at least a two year growth.
Councilperson Mollenhoff supported the need to deal with this issue
before any elections are imminent because it is an issue that is
always criticized. He suggested the Council deal with only the
Mayor's salary at this point and address any change to the Council
salaries at another time.
Councilperson Krizek supports the need to change and suggested that
the two ordinances be rewritten as one which requires the setting
of the Mayor's salary to result in a corresponding change to
Council salaries.
It was moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the issue be brought
before the Council in three weeks for a recommendation on formal
action for setting the Mayor's salary. Moved by Murphy, seconded
by Krizek that the above motion be amended to include the council
salaries at the same time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Collier. Motion
carried.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Getty,
seconded by Mollenhoff that the meeting be adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
October 24, 1994
5:45 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Mayor Rooff, Jordan, Krizek, Mollenhoff, Anders,
Murphy, Getty.
Members absent: Collier.
Also present: Steve Finigan from Black Hawk County Conservation
Board.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed,
be approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
The Mayor and Council reviewed the proposed ordinance change which
would allow for bow hunting of deer during the time specified by
the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Steve Finigan, Black Hawk County Conservation Board, suggested that
additional language be added to specify that the hunting is limited
to the special deer management zone.
Discussion was heard on the need to lower the footage requirement
below 600 feet near bike trails, nature trails and recreational
facilities. It was agreed that no bows could be carried or
displayed within 600 feet of residential areas and city parks and
a 75 foot limit would be established near bike trails, nature
trails and other recreational facilities.
Councilperson Mollenhoff stated that all of the calls that he has
been receiving are supporting the "No Deer Hunting" movement.
Councilperson Krizek informed the group that she is receiving calls
both for and against this issue. Councilperson Anders was opposed
to the hunting when the issue was first brought up but after
attending the meetings and receiving the information he does
support the deer management zone now.
It was reaffirmed that the DNR has set a limit of 100 licenses to
be issued for the period of November 1, 1994 through January 10,
1995, and the Black Hawk County Conservation license application
limits two hunters per zone. It was requested that the proposed
changes to the ordinance be placed on the November 7, 1994 agenda
for approval.
Councilperson Jordan informed the Council that between his business
and his home he has received 38 calls from citizens requesting a
change to the ban on burning. Councilperson Jordan surveyed some
neighborhoods in his ward and spoke with over 10 residents that
support the right to burn. Councilperson Getty agreed that many
citizens would like to burn but feels there is too small of a
window for burning now and the City should continue with the plans
for free leaf pickup to quantify the costs of such a project.
Councilperson Getty suggested that the ban on burning issue be
addressed in early spring for a trial period.
Councilperson Murphy stressed that open burning now would be very
concentrated and could pose a serious health hazard to citizens
with respiratory problems. A consensus was reached to leave the
current ban in place.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by
Krizek, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 6:20
p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk