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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/27/95November 27, 1995 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, November 27, 1995. Mayor John R. Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Jordan, Murphy, Getty, Krizek, Collier, Mollenhoff. Absent: Anders. Invocation by: Reverend James Hanke, First Methodist Church Pledge of Allegiance: Bruce Meisinger, Finance Manager Recognition of Week: The EyeCare Associates, Dexter Wilson, Dennis Tieszen, Steven Boeke, Jerry Stahl, Paul Creeden, Dave Neill 105849 - Mollenhoff/Collier that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, November 27, 1995 at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. 105850 - Jordan/Murphy that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, November 20, 1995 at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. HEARINGS 105851 - Mollenhoff/Collier that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Waterloo Water Works Budget for Calendar Year 1996, as published in the Waterloo Courier on November 14, 1995, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. 105852 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for oral and written objections and there were none. Murphy/Jordan that the hearing be closed Ayes: Six. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. 105853 - Krizek/Mollenhoff that "Resolution approving said Calendar Year 1996 Budget", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Anders. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-712. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 105854 - Krizek/Murphy that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Ron Penn dba Four Square Development L.C. to vacate, sell and convey the 16 foot north -south alley from Dearborn Avenue to Lafayette Street, between Colorado and Indiana Streets for $564.08 and the westerly 8 feet to Carol F. Norris for $52.80, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 11, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Anders. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-713. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 105855 - Murphy/Jordan that "Resolution approving voluntary annexation request of City of Evansdale for real property located on the east side of N. Elk Run Road, between Newell and E. Donald Streets, subject to the understanding that the City of Waterloo will not incur any expense from the extension of utilities to the annexation site", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. John Mardis, Mayor of Evansdale, explained that the voluntary annexation would assist the city of Evansdale in marketing the property to companies who could provide an economic betterment to the community. Councilperson Krizek asked if the City of Waterloo would be notified before the sale of the property was complete to verify the appropriateness of use for the infrastructure? Mardis explained that the next step after annexation is to request a rezoning of the property, so the Planning and Zoning and City Council would have final approval of proposed uses. November 27, 1995 Resolutions to be Adopted - continued Page 2 N., " Councilperson Getty asked if the property surrounding this area is owned by Evansdale or by private property owners? Mardis reported that the land is surrounded by private property, one adjoining property owner has shown interest in purchasing the property. Don Temeyer, City Planner, informed the public that there is no requirement for notice on voluntary annexation to adjacent property owners but notice of the proposed changes would be provided during the rezoning process. Bill Day, 1710 N. Elk Run Rd, is in attendance as the neighbor to the north of the proposed annexation. He asked the council not to approve the annexation of this property. He is concerned about the site being changed to an industrial site as it would affect his quality of life. An industry could cause increased noise, pollution, and traffic congestion near his property. He questioned the need to annex and develop this site when the new two -hundred fifty acre industrial park is being built in the area. The property to be annexed was originally part of his residential property line but was condemned and taken by the City of Evansdale to be mined. If the City does approve annexation he requests that the City also purchase his property. Don Temeyer, City Planner, explained that the annexation does not change the use for the property which is currently approved as an agricultural area. Mayor Rooff asked Temeyer if the County could approve rezoning or the extension of utilities without the annexation. Temeyer confirmed that the County could allow for the development of the land without the City of Waterloo annexing it however the City's annexation does provide for the property taxes as revenue to the City. Mollenhoff/Collier that this item be tabled to December 11, 1995 to allow the council to become familiar with the proposed site for annexation. Councilperson Jordan asked if this delay would cause difficulties for the City of Evansdale. Mardis explained that it wouldn't cause further delay and there are no offers on the table at this time that would be jeopardized. With no further questions, Mayor Rooff called for a vote on the motion to table the item. Ayes: Six. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. 105856 - Mollenhoff/Jordan that "Resolution setting the date of hearing as December 4, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on updating of telephone equipment, including voice mail", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Anders. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-714. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 105857 Krizek/Collier that "an Ordinance establishing grades for the F.Y. 1996 Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program - Zone 7, Contract No. 489", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. 105858 - Jordan/Murphy that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. 105859 - Mollenhoff/Collier 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. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. 105860 Collier/Murphy that "an Ordinance establishing grades for the F.Y. 1996 Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program - Zone 7, Contract No. 489", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Anders. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4139. BILLS PAYMENT 105861 - Krizek that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-58, dated November 27, 1995, in the amount of $2,039,245.34, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Anders. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-715. November 27, 1995 Page 3 Travel Rectuests 105862 - Krizek/Murphy that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Robert Walker, Building Inspector II; Steve Hostetler, Chief Mechanical Inspector; and Robert Ball, Chief Mechanical Inspector, to attend ICBO voluntary certification examination in Bloomington, Minnesota on January 20, 1996, with costs not to exceed $215.00 per person, including the use of city vehicle. 2. Dave Boesen, Medical Officer, to attend National Emergency Training Center Course --Advanced Life Support/Haz Mat Incident in Emmitsburg, Maryland on January 8-19, 1996, with costs not to exceed $178.20. 3. Two Fire Instructors to teach IBP class at Joslin, Illinois on December 4-6, 1995, with costs not to exceed $1,420.00, with total costs to be reimbursed. 4. Two Fire Instructors to teach IBP class at Joslin, Illinois on December 7-9, 1995, with costs not to exceed $1,420.00, with total costs to be reimbursed. 5. Two Fire Instructors to teach IBP class at Lexington, Kansas on December 7-9, 1995, with costs not to exceed $1,420.00, with total costs to be reimbursed. 6. Two Fire Instructors to teach IBP class at Amarillo, Texas on December 4-6, 1995, with costs not to exceed $1,420.00, with total costs to be reimbursed. Ayes: Six. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 105863 - Mollenhoff/Jordan 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 cigarette license permit applications be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Mexikelly, 801 Commercial (Renewal) (Expires 12/13/96) (Includes Sunday Sales) Red Carpet Dinner Club, 1409 Newell Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/28/96) (Includes Sunday Sales) Cigarette Permit Application Vic's Lounge, 1106 LaPorte Road Paulie's Place, 814 LaPorte Road Fleagle Foods, 2834 Ansborough Avenue Ayes: Six. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 105864 - Marilyn Metzner, 644 W. Donald, reported that yesterday the railroad had trains blocking the tracks for forty-five minutes at 10:00 am. Administrative Director Bob Stevenson agreed to contact the railroad about this matter and confirmed that there is a ten minute limit for trains blocking intersections. Councilperson Getty urged residents to move their vehicles to off street parking to help street plows in clearing the snow. He also asked the chair of the Public Works Committee to initiate an analysis of the need for extension of the leaf pickup. Getty has had calls stating that leaves are continuing to fall and there is a need for pickup. Councilperson Jordan informed the public that the City would be holding a Christmas lighting contest. He urged residents to nominate their neighbors by sending in a postcard with the name and address of exceptional decorations to the Mayor's office. Krizek stated that there is a traveling trophy to be awarded along with savings bonds to the winner. Murphy/Jordan that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 105865 - Mollenhoff/Jordan that the Council adjourn at 7:35 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. Susan Fangman City Clerk