HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/21/94February 21, 1994
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council
Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 4:30 p.m., on Monday, February 21, 1994. Mayor John R. Rooff
in the Chair. Roll Call: Jordan, Collier, Krizek, Mollenhoff, Anders, Murphy, Getty.
102535 - Anders/Mollenhoff
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 21,
1994, at 4:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
102536 - Assistant City Attorney Sang -Ki Han stated that labor negotiation strategy is an
approved topic of Executive Session as authorized by Iowa Code Section 21.9.
Anders/Mollenhoff
that the Council adjourn to Executive Session. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
102537 - Krizek/Collier
that the Council adjourn the Executive Session. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
102538 - Murphy/Jordan
that the Council adjourn at 5:28 p.m. and reconvene at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall
Council Chambers. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Tom Campbell
Acting Clerk/Auditor
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, reconvened in Regular Session at City Hall
Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, February 21, 1994. Mayor John
R. Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Jordan, Collier, Krizek, Mollenhoff, Anders, Murphy,
Getty.
Invocation by: Reverend Merrill Siler, Pastor at St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Cadette Troop 58, Cindy Wells, Leader --Jenny Benford, Jennifer Dixon,
Lyndsey Eldridge, Sara Graham, Leah Griffin, Mandy Kennedy, Kari Lynch, Andrea Stirm,
Jennifer Wells, Melissa Wells.
Recognition of Week: Omega Cabinets, Eric Branson
102539 - Mollenhoff/Jordan
that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 21,
1994, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
HEARINGS
102540 - Murphy/Anders
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 14,
1994, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
102541 - Mollenhoff/Jordan
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the "S-1" Shopping
Center District site plan for a proposed Toys R Us Store to be generally located
between Crossroads Boulevard and LaPorte Road, south of the Bonanza Restaurant,
as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 11, 1994, be received and placed
on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
102542 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called
for written and oral objections and there were none.
Murphy/Collier
that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
102543 - Anders/Krizek
that "Resolution approving said site plan", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1994-44.
102544 - Mollenhoff/Murphy
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on "S-1" Shopping Center
District site plan for a proposed Power Center Phase II to be generally located
southwest of the intersection of Flammang Drive and Crossroads Boulevard and east
of the Crossroads Hy -Vee Store, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February
11, 1994, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Hearings - continued
102545 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called
for written and oral objections and there were none.
Bruce Radue (Schenk Engineering), representing Mr. Gerald Schoenfelder, the
developer, wanted to go on record that they have not agreed to the 25 percent or
any percentage in regard to participation of a traffic signal for this location
Getty/Jordan
that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments be received and
placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
102546 - Collier/Krizek
that "Resolution approving said site plan", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1994-45.
102547 - Collier/Anders
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on sale and conveyance of
former Resolution Trust Corporation property generally located at 316 Butler to
Robert and Rose Duncan for $16,000, as published in the Waterloo Courier on
February 15, 1994, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
102548 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called
for written and oral objections and there were none.
Mollenhoff/Krizek
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Community
Development Board be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
102549 - Anders/Jordan
that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of former Resolution Trust
Corporation property generally located at 316 Butler Street for $16,000 to Robert
and Rose Duncan", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver
a deed accordingly. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1994-46.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
102550 - Mollenhoff/Jordan
that communication from City Engineer transmitting Change Order Nos. 4 and 5 for
a net increase of $2,494.00 for work to be performed by Prairie Construction Co.,
Inc. in conjunction with Partial Interior Renovation of Former East Side Library
(deferred from February 7 and 14, 1994 meeting), be received, placed on file and
approved and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Five. Nays: Collier,
Krizek. Motion carried.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
102551 - Jordan/Getty
that petitions in opposition of the removal of the stoplight and crosswalk
located at West Fourth Street and Hubbard Avenue be received and placed on file.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
DOCUMENTS
102552 - Getty/Jordan
that communication from Executive Director of the Waterloo Housing Authority
transmitting Change Order No. 1 for a net increase of $7,882.53 for work to be
performed by Beck -Ericson, Inc. in conjunction with Waterloo Housing Authority
Family Housing Development Construction of 10 Family Public Houses, be received,
placed on file and approved and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
102553 - Murphy/Getty
that communication from Waterloo Housing Authority Executive Director
transmitting Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work
performed by Kayser Construction in conjunction with Window Replacement at 225
W. Ridgeway be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said document",
be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1994-47.
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Documents - continued
102554 - Anders/Murphy
that communication from Waterloo Housing Authority Executive Director
transmitting Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work
performed by Iowa Falls Roofing in conjunction with Roof Replacement at 225 W.
Ridgeway be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said document",
be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1994-48.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
102555 - Mollenhoff/Krizek
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as March 7, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on sale and conveyance of former Resolution Trust
Corporation property generally located at 716 West 9th Street to Joan M. Brockway
for $26,000", be adopted and Acting Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice
of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1994-49.
102556 - Jordan/Collier
that "Resolution approving Revision #1 to the Waterloo Housing Authority 1993-
1994 Operating Budget for Ridgeway Towers Apartments, 225 W. Ridgeway Avenue,
Project No. IA050003 to procure security camera system and ADA compliance of
public restrooms", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1994-50.
102557 - Jordan/Getty
that "Resolution approving 1994-1995 Operating Budget for Ridgeway Towers
Apartments, 225 West Ridgeway Avenue", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1994-51.
102558 - Mollenhoff/Murphy
that "Resolution approving the use of not more than $25,000 from Section 8
Housing Voucher operating reserve to fund costs not covered by Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant for the Family Public Housing Program",
be adopted. Ayes: Six. Nays: Collier.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1994-52.
102559 - Anders/Jordan
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as March 9, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on F.Y. 1995 Budget", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1994-53.
BILLS PAYMENT
102560 - Krizek
that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-60, in the amount of
$1,468,740.01, dated February 21, 1994, a copy of which is on file in the
Clerk/Auditor's office, with the deletion of Warrant Voucher 85831 in the amount
of $569.48", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1994-54.
NEW BUSINESS
102561 - Anders/Mollenhoff
that communication from City Planner transmitting request for a time extension
from December 31, 1993 to December 31, 1994 to allow Peterson Contractors, Inc.
an opportunity to complete work on the East Lake Bike Trail, Contract No. 437,
be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1994-55.
102562 - Krizek/Collier
that communication from Mayor John Rooff transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Bob Molinaro to the Community Development Board effective
immediately to replace J. Russell Lowe, with term expiration date of March 1,
1995, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Travel Requests
102563 - Getty/Jordan
that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be
received, placed on file and approved:
1.
Jim Knavel, Street Foreman,
Decker, Equipment Operator I
Iowa 35th Annual Workshop in
costs not to exceed $390.00,
Herb Thompson, Street Foreman, and Bobby
, to attend Asphalt Paving Association of
Des Moines, Iowa on March 3-4, 1994, with
including the use of city vehicle.
2. Willie Keller and Dave Mohlis, Police Officers, to attend Advanced
Technical Traffic Accident Investigative Training in Johnston, Iowa on
April 18-29, 1994, with costs not to exceed $1,250.00, including the use
of city vehicle.
3. John Daws, Police Officer, to meet with President and Cabinet Members in
Washington, D.C. to discuss the D.A.R.E. Program on February 25-26, 1994,
with costs not to exceed $522.00.
4. Dean Woelber, Paramedic, to attend 5th Annual Fire School in Ames, Iowa
on February 26-27, 1994, with costs not to exceed $137.50.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
102564 - Anders/Murphy
that the following beer and liquor license permit applications be received,
placed on file and approved and endorsed applications be forwarded to the Iowa
Beer and Liquor Control Department:
1. Beer License Permit Application
Class E
S & S Meats, 930 West 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/7/95) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
2. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Crawford's Laundromat, 523 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 9/7/94)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
BONDS
102565 - Getty/Collier
that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the
Clerk/Auditor's office through February 18, 1994, be received, placed on file and
report and bonds approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
102566 - Bruce Kaesser, 1730 Easton Avenue, asked about the status of his garbage
exemption. Mr. Kaesser was informed it would be on the Finance Committee agenda
of Monday, February 28, 1994, and that he would receive a letter as to the time.
Charlotte Yuza requested that the City Council take a serious look at installing
traffic lights at Orange Road and the west entrance to Hawkeye Community College,
and also at Orange Road and Highway 21. Her 6 year old daughter, Ashley, was hit
by a car on February 8, 1994 at the intersection of Orange Road and the west
entrance to Hawkeye Community College. She has heard that the City was
interested in doing a survey on traffic at these intersections. She presented
a copy of a "Traffic Parking Study for Hawkeye Community College" prepared by
Shive-Hattery Engineers on December 14, 1993. It was pointed out that the City
of Waterloo did erect "School Bus Stop Ahead" signs on both sides of the school
to at least inform people that school buses do stop there as a temporary solution
until a study is done.
Jordan/Mollenhoff
to receive and place on file the "Traffic Parking Study For Hawkeye Community
College" prepared by Shive-Hattery Engineers and refer the document to the City
Engineer for review and report back as soon as possible. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
ADJOURNMENT
102567 - Murphy/Jordan
that the above oral comments be received, placed on file and the Council adjourn
at 7:59 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Tom Campbell
Acting Clerk/Auditor