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September 18, 1995
5:00 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Mollenhoff, Collier, Getty, Krizek, Anders
Members absent: Jordan, Murphy
It was moved by Getty, seconded by Mollenhoff to approve the agenda
as proposed. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Murphy. Motion
carried.
Councilperson Jordan now present at 5:02 p.m.
Lt. Al Pryor and Investigator Dave Marshall informed the council of
the need to update the Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Goods Dealers
ordinance. They are requesting that the ordinance be separated
into separate chapters because there isn't a need to regulate
secondhand goods dealers beyond tracking firearms transactions.
The pawnbrokers ordinance has been changed to allow for better
recordkeeping through uniformity of forms and collection of
information about the customer and disposition of the items.
Officer Marshall stated that the enforcement of the ordinance is
one of his primary assignments and he has suggested these changes
to improve enforcement issues. Instances of pawnbrokers
establishing connecting secondhand goods businesses have allowed
the pawnbrokers to bypass the system. A new carbonless form was
displayed by Officer Marshall which will assist tracking the item
and its disposition. Currently pawnbrokers complete cards for
every item but there is no uniformity to the size or color of the
card and it does not track the item's sale or redemption. This
causes problems when items which are pawned are identified as
stolen goods but may be sold before seized by the police
department.
Councilperson Krizek asked if the cards get checked by the police
department. Officer Marshall reported that he tries to pick up the
forms weekly. Proposed changes would require the pawnbroker to
deliver the records to the police department weekly unless an
officer retrieves them for the department. The ordinance will also
require a longer holding period to allow more time for officers to
check for stolen items.
Councilperson Collier asked about the feasibility of requiring
pawnbrokers to engrave or mark items in a manner to allow the item
to be traced back to the pawnbroker. Officer Marshall explained
that it may deface the property and thereby reduce the value of
collector's items. Marshall stated that the pawnbrokers have been
cooperative on most occasions but the additional information
provided on the disposition of the property should help in the
successful recovery of stolen items.
Murphy now present at 5:10 p.m.
Councilperson Getty asked if the police department is required to
compensate the pawnbrokers for seizure of stolen property.
Marshall explained that the law allows for seizure and the
pawnbroker is not compensated so this acts as a disincentive to
deal in stolen goods. At times the pawnbroker is notified that an
item is stolen and will hold it until an officer arrives and issues
a property seizure notice. Councilperson Collier asked if the
pawnbrokers are supplied lists of stolen property by the police
department. Marshall explained that lists are not provided
generally but if unusual pieces of equipment or jewelry are stolen
he will provide a list of items that are likely to be pawned and
will ask for assistance from the pawnbrokers.
Councilperson Anders inquired if the pawnbrokers were notified of
the work session and proposed ordinance changes. Officer Marshall
reported that none were notified but he has discussed the proposed
City Council Work Session
September 18, 1995
5:30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Jordan, Murphy, Collier, Getty, Krizek, Anders,
Mollenhoff, Mayor Rooff.
It was moved by Collier, seconded by Mollenhoff to approve the
agenda as proposed. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Jamie Tinkey, marketing consultant for KWWL television, was
introduced the "Can Do In Waterloo" image campaign idea she has
developed. John Deere and Peterson Contractors Incorporated have
agreed to participate in the image campaign that will focus on a
business and its vision and subsequent accomplishment of success.
Tinkey presented three sample videos of promotional pieces with the
Can Do In Waterloo theme.
The image campaign includes the preparation of four videos to tell
the story of success for the City of Waterloo. Each video would be
incorporated into a year long media campaign with three hundred to
six hundred and fifty viewing throughout the year. The sponsorship
investment for the campaign would be fifteen thousand dollars for
the period between October, 1995 through December of 1996.
Councilperson Mollenhoff agreed that the City has a story to tell
about its success but felt that it could be construed as a
political campaign by some residents. Tinkey explained that it is
being presented as an image campaign and she has targeted
unconventional businesses as supporters. The focus could be
developed away from the political process and identify departmental
successes.
Councilperson Getty proposed that a more appropriate sponsor would
be the Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau. He suggested that
they could sponsor the project through hotel/motel tax funds.
Mayor Rooff proposed that the Economic Development organizations
would be appropriate sponsors and stated that he had asked Jamie if
KWWL would be willing to match the investment. Jamie Tinkey
reported that she had spoken to KWWL management and they would be
willing to provide a 75% match with a supporting schedule of public
service announcements.
Councilperson Murphy stated his support of the project but wasn't
sure if this is the correct form for the City because of the
possible perception by the public that it is a political
commercial.
Councilperson Mollenhoff suggested footage for a City presentation
could be focused on the Buzz's Bar catastrophe, the assistance
provided to Oklahoma City residents and the work done by the
Heartland Volunteers.
Mayor Rooff requested that another meeting be set up with the city
department heads to approach the economic development organizations
and the Chamber of Commerce with this image campaign promotion.
With no further discussion on this matter it was moved by Getty,
seconded by Krizek to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 p.m. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
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changes with Al Levi of Levi Brothers.
It was moved by Getty, seconded by Jordan to forward the changes as
proposed establishing separate chapters for Pawnbrokers and
Secondhand Goods Dealers and place the ordinance on the full
council agenda for approval.
Before a vote on the motion, Anders requested a strikeout and
shaded copy of the ordinance showing the original and proposed form
be provided to the council. Assistant City Attorney Sang-ki Han
agreed to provide the ordinance form as requested.
Councilperson Jordan asked if staff anticipate any opposition to
the fee increase. Officer Marshall surmised that there would be
opposition but that the fee increased is justified to cover the
increased cost of providing carbonless forms to the pawnbrokers.
There are no proposed fee changes for the secondhand goods dealers
license.
Councilperson Getty called the question. Getty withdrew the motion
to call the question.
With no further discussion on this matter the above motion was
voted on with the following results. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
There being no further discussion on this item it was moved by
Collier, seconded by Jordan to adjourn the meeting at 5:25 p.m.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk