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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/01/94August 1, 1994 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, August 1, 1994. Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Anders in the Chair. Roll Call: Jordan, Collier, Krizek, Mollenhoff, Anders, Murphy, Getty. Invocation by: Reverend Cathy Young, 1st Presbyterian Church Pledge of Allegiance: Cub Scout Pack #11, Charlene Mishler, Cub Master Recognition of Week: Maple Lanes Bowling Center, Bruce D. Strom, President 103344 Mollenhoff/Murphy that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, August 1, 1994, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 103345 - Jordan/Krizek that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, July 25, 1994, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Anders read a Proclamation declaring Tuesday, August 2, 1994 as the llth Annual National Night Out. HEARINGS AND BIDS 103346 - Mollenhoff/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. and taking of bids for the FEMA Tree Replacement Program, Phase II, as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 22, 1994, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 103347 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor Pro Tem called for written and oral objections and there were none. Murphy/Jordan that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 103348 - Krizek/Collier that "Resolution confirming the approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with said project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1994-363. 103349 - Jordan/Murphy that "Resolution authorizing to proceed with said project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1994-364. 103350 - Getty/Mollenhoff to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Parks Department for review and recommendation: Bidder Platt's Inc., Waterloo, IA Jordan's Nursery, Cedar Falls, IA Bid Bond Bid Amount 5% $76,203.51 5% $55,490.00 Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 103351 - Mollenhoff/Murphy that "Resolution authorizing approval of 1995 Street Improvement List", be adopted and City Engineer instructed to prepare plans and specifications of same. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following discussion was heard. Councilperson Collier stated that he did not feel that the Fourth Ward received the portion of the street repairs that it should have. He recommended that future decisions be made on a more equal basis. Councilperson Krizek stated that the Council tried to focus on the streets that showed need based on the survey by the Pavement Management System and also based on input by Council members. August 1, 1994 Page 2 Unfinished Business - continued Ernie Boykin, PO Box 1801, questioned how many blocks were on the schedule for repair in each Ward. Staff provided the following breakdown: Ward 1 - 8 blocks, Ward 2 - 21 blocks, Ward 3 - 48 blocks, Ward 4 - 11 blocks and Ward 5 -76 blocks. Ms. Boykin then requested staff prepare a list of where the total local option tax money has been spent for the years of 1990 through 1994, with a breakdown by ward. Ms. Boykin came to the Council representing citizens in the 174 blocks of Ward 4. She questioned the equity in the number of dollars spent in the 4th Ward. Bill Lemke, 149 Madison, expressed that he was 100% satisfied with his street. He explained that the 4th Ward is favored with better soil for the maintenance of street conditions and called attention to the use of Block Grant funds for street repair in the 4th Ward. Mr. Lemke recommended the continued use of the Pavement Management System to remove politics from the process of selection. Elizabeth Distler, 415 Courtland, reiterated that the 4th Ward has not gotten its share of option tax dollars. She stated that this ward also has the greatest percentage of unpaved streets in the City. Ms. Distler asked whether the overlay process requires all curbs to be repaired and the installation of handicap ramps. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, responded that the Reconstruction process involves total re-evaluation of the sewer systems, curb and gutter and street for reconstruction needs. The overlay process evaluates the need for curb repair before the overlay of a new asphalt surface but does involve the installation of handicap ramps at all corners. Karen Atwood, 902 W. 8th St, has lived in the 5th Ward for 28 years. She is pleased to be getting decent streets in her area and knows that this process will help the neighborhood revitalization efforts. Councilperson Jordan stated that he has been opposed to the current system for selection; however, he will support this list due to the compromises that have been made and the timing limitations. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Five. Nays: Collier, Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1994-365. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 103352 - Krizek/Mollenhoff that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Monica Watters for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 2507 Kaiser Court, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1994-366. 103353 - Krizek/Mollenhoff that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Jack Dill for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1522 Wakonda Drive, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1994-367. 103354 - Krizek/Mollenhoff that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Reverend Rudy Jones for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1220 Roosevelt Street, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1994-368. 103355 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting temporary signage request from Best Western - Starlite Village to temporarily place signs on city right of way to be generally located at the intersections of First Street and Randolph Street, Third Street and Randolph Street, and South Street and Third Street in conjunction with 1994 Street Reconstruction Program, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1994-369. August 1, 1994 DOCUMENTS 103356 - Jordan/Murphy Page 3 that communication from City Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 2 for a net increase of $98,767.50 for work to be performed by Aspro, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with the F.Y. 1994 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 462, be received, placed on file and approved and the Mayor Pro Tem authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 103357 - Getty/Mollenhoff that a lease agreement with National Cattle Congress for use of McElroy Auditorium for a period of four months beginning September 1, 1994 and ending December 31, 1994 be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1994-370. ORDINANCE TO BE ADOPTED 103358 - Murphy/Mollenhoff that "an Ordinance amending the 1991 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (186) Johnson Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at all Times on Certain Streets; and by enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (186) Johnson Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at all Times on Certain Streets (changing the on -street parking in the 100 block of Johnson Street from the north side to the south side) ", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following discussion was heard. Councilperson Krizek placed a written objection on file from Steven Webber, 700 Western. Mr. Webber raised concerns regarding the fact that parked vehicles may hinder the visibility of drivers exiting from the alley. Mr. Webber is also concerned whether storm water drainage would be inhibited. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, stated that the location and concerns were reviewed after receipt of the written letter. He indicated that there were storm water intakes on both sides of the street and this should not affect the runoff at all. Staff would paint curbs for no parking near the alley exit if needed. Art Grange, 606 Russell Rd, explained that the City has reduced the parking in this area over the years and the four businesses in this block are hurt by the lack of parking. The property pays over $7,000 in taxes but needs to be able to keep tenants in the property. Beverly Donovan, 107 Montrose Road, stated that as a tenant of the building she has lost business because of the lack of parking. She commented that there is little traffic on this street. The return of teachers to West Intermediate in the fall also causes a parking shortage for this location. A vote was taken on the above motion, with the following result. Ayes: Six. Nays: Krizek. Motion carried. 103359 - Mollenhoff/Collier that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Nays: Krizek. Motion carried. 103360 - Getty/Murphy that the following ordinance be recorded as having been considered and passed for the second and third times and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes: Six. Nays: Krizek. Motion carried. 103361 - Mollenhoff/Jordan that "an Ordinance amending the 1991 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (186) Johnson Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at all Times on Certain Streets; and by enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (186) Johnson Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at all Times on Certain Streets (changing the on -street parking in the 100 block of Johnson Street from the north side to the south side) ", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Nays: Krizek. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 4031. BILLS PAYMENT 103362 - Krizek that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-42, in the amount of $1,184,990.33, dated August 1, 1994, a copy of which is on file in the Clerk/Auditor's office", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1994-371. August 1, 1994 NEW BUSINESS 103363 - Mollenhoff/Jordan Page 4 that "Preliminary Resolution for the construction of sidewalk improvements in conjunction with F.Y. 1995 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 6, Contract No. 470", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1994-372. 103364 - Getty/Murphy that "Resolution fixing value of lots in conjunction with F.Y. 1995 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 6, Contract No. 470", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1994-373. 103365 - Mollenhoff/Jordan that "Resolution adopting preliminary plat and schedule and estimate of cost for the F.Y. 1995 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 6, Contract No. 470", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1994-374. 103366 - Krizek/Collier that "Resolution of Necessity (Proposed) setting date of hearing as August 22, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Friendship Village Retirement Center, 600 Park Lane, on proposed assessments for the F.Y. 1995 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 6, Contract No. 470", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1994-375. 103367 - Getty/Collier to instruct City Engineer to prepare specifications, form of contract, etc. for F.Y. 1995 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 6, Contract No. 470, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 103368 - Jordan/Murphy that specifications, form of contract, etc., for the F.Y. 1995 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 6, Contract No. 470, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 103369 - Krizek/Collier "Resolution preliminarily approving the specifications, form of contract, etc. for the F.Y. 1995 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 6, Contract No. 470", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1994-376. 103370 - Mollenhoff/Jordan that "Resolution setting date of hearing on specifications, form of contract, etc., and taking of bids as August 22, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Friendship Village Retirement Center, 600 Park Lane, on the above project", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1994-377. 103371 - Jordan/Mollenhoff that "Resolution approving the FY 1995 Proposed Oiling List", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Councilperson Krizek inquired whether this List Superintendent, stated that it was approximately developed by Staff through physical inspections public and input from the Council. A breakdown follows: Ward 1 - 9 blocks, Ward 2 - 11 blocks, blocks, Ward 5 - 37 blocks. was complete. Mr. Grimm, Street 75% to 80% complete. The list is of streets, complaints from the of the oiling list by ward is as Ward 3 - 14 blocks, Ward 4 - 51 Following discussion, a vote was taken with the following result. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1994-378. August 1, 1994 Travel Requests 103372 - Krizek/Jordan Page 5 that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, to attend American Public Works Association Iowa Chapter Fall Conference in Carroll, Iowa on August 10-12, 1994, with costs not to exceed $210.00, including the use of city vehicle. 2. Bernal F. Koehrsen, Police Chief, to attend Regional Chiefs of Police and U.S. Attorneys Law Enforcement Executive Conferences in Des Moines, Iowa, on August 29 - September 2, 1994, with costs not to exceed $330.00, including the use of city vehicle. 3. Jack Lockett, Police Sergeant, and Jimmie Schmidt, Police Officer, to attend Police Armorers Seminar in Illion, New York on September 27-30, 1994, with costs not to exceed $870.00, including the use of city vehicle. 4. Eric Gunderson, Tim Pillack, Carroll Kienol, Sue Taylor, Kevin Nobis, Jeffrey Duggan, and Cliff Caughron, D.A.R.E. supervisor and instructors, to attend 5th Annual Iowa DARE Association Training Conference in Iowa City, Iowa on August 7-9, 1994, with costs not to exceed $1,359.36, including the use of city vehicle. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 103373 - Mollenhoff/Collier 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 the following applications for dance license, recycling yard and outdoor service area be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Beer License Permit Application Class B UpDowntowners of Waterloo, National Bank Park, 500 Block of Jefferson, and Lincoln Park (Temporary --8/26/94 - 8/30/94) 2. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Bandits, 1927 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 8/7/95) (Includes Sunday Sales) Application for Dance License Club Ashley's, 120 Sumner Street Application for License for Recycling Yard Quail's Auto Salvage, 202 Glendale Application for Outdoor Service Area UpDowntowners of Waterloo, National Bank Park, 500 block of Jefferson Street and Lincoln Park --8/26/94 through 8/30/94 Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. BONDS 103374 - Krizek/Collier that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the City Clerk through August 1, 1994, be received, placed on file and report and bonds be approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 103375 - David Barber, 1460 Bishop, told the Council that the Virden Creek culvert was causing water to stand and breed insects. The concrete in the culvert is uneven and needs to be repaired. Councilperson Getty stated that they had looked at this problem and would request the Sewer Department to clean the gate again and evaluate the problem. Allen Quenton, 1126 Ackermant, made a complaint about the grass height at the property at 1120 Ackermant. He stated that he had reported it to Operation Pride but it has not yet been mowed. Dorothy Card, 435 Conger, questioned where she should report a nuisance. The landlord of the property next door is not taking care of the property. Mr. Brooks, 432 Center, affirmed that there are problems in this neighborhood and the Council cannot raise taxes if the property is not maintained. Getty/Mollenhoff that petition requesting that the 2100 block of Mulberry Street be paved be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. August 1, 1994 Page 6 Oral Presentations - continued 103376 Collier/Jordan that petition requesting that the 400 block of Rhey Street from Franklin Street to Fowler be extended to include the 500 and 600 blocks of Rhey Street from Fowler to Independence. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 103377 - Jordan/Mollenhoff that petition from Southdale Addition residents regarding sewer problems be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 103378 - Mollenhoff/Jordan that the Council adjourn at 8:25 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Susan Fangman City Clerk