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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/24/95July 24, 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, July 24, 1995. Mayor John R. Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Anders, Jordan, Murphy, Getty, Krizek, Collier, Mollenhoff. Invocation by: Reverend Jim Coddington, Church of Christ Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Barb Krizek Recognition of the Week: Allbee Printing, Joe Fox 105202 - Mollenhoff/Collier that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, July 24, 1995 at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 105203 - Jordan/Murphy that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, July 17, 1995 at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mayor Rooff read a Proclamation declaring Tuesday, August 1, 1995 as National Night Out. Mayor Rooff recognized Waterloo Fire Rescue Members Bob Boeck, Rich Kalianov, Dave Murray, Andy Olson and Doug Carter for their quick response and treatment of Mike Pietz during a cardiac arrest emergency. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 105204 - Mollenhoff/Collier that communication from University of Northern Iowa Women's Track and Field transmitting request to hold race on city streets beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, 1995, with race to begin and end on Katoski Drive, to raise money for the Quakerdale organization, together with recommendation of approval of Waterloo Police and Street Departments, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. REPORTS 105205 Jordan/Murphy that communication from General Manager transmitting calendar year 1994 audit for Waterloo Water Works be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. DOCUMENTS 105206 - Krizek/Collier that communication from City Clerk transmitting renewal of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for wastewater treatment facility, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 105207 - Anders/Murphy that communication from Police Chief transmitting a grant application with the Iowa Department of Human Rights, Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning for continuation grant in the amount of $7,783, with match requirement of $1,947 being provided by the Family and Children 's Council, Village Initiative, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-456 RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 105208 - Murphy/Mollenhoff that communication from City Clerk transmitting request to abate sewer assessment in the amount of $714.84 for the former Nino's building located at 3551 University Avenue, be received, placed on file and "Resolution abating sewer assessments in the amount of $714.84 for property located at 3551 University Avenue", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-457. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 105209 - Mollenhoff/Jordan that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of the east -west alley generally located between 1208 and 1216 Logan Avenue", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. July 24, 1995 Page 2 Ordinances to be Adopted - continued 105210 - Murphy/Collier that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 105211 - Collier/Jordan that the following ordinance be recorded as having been considered and passed for the third time and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 105212 - Jordan/Murphy that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of the east -west alley generally located between 1208 and 1216 Logan Avenue", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4112. 105213 - Mollenhoff/Collier that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of a portion of the east -west alley generally located between 1208 and 1216 Logan Avenue to Robert W. and Ellen M. Diederichs-Faig for $707.20", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver a deed accordingly. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-458. 105214 - Mollenhoff/Jordan that "an Ordinance amending the 1991 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (179) Irving Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at all Times on Certain Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (179) Irving Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets (eliminating parking in the 100 and 200 block of Irving Street)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 105215 - Murphy/Jordan that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following discussion was heard. Richard Gleason, 305 Broadway, stated that rental properties located in this area. The necessary to eliminate the drug trafficking tenants and the elderly residents that will their vehicles. this will eliminate parking for his residents understand the procedure is but it will place a hardship on his have to walk long distances to reach Mary Haasis, 116 Courtland, explained that she feels the parking concerns need to be addressed for residents. She opposes the suggestion of creating a cul de sac in this area as it will create a dangerous situation. Councilperson Getty asked that the residents contact the Mayor's office or their council representatives if the no parking creates a burden so that the issue may be reviewed. Following discussion a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 105216 - Getty/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: Seven. Motion carried. 105217 Krizek/Jordan that "an Ordinance amending the 1991 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (179) Irving Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at all Times on Certain Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (179) Irving Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets (eliminating parking in the 100 and 200 block of Irving Street)", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4113. BILLS PAYMENT 105218 - Krizek that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-78, dated July 24, 1995, in the amount of $848,863.17, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-459. July 24, 1995 NEW BUSINESS 105219 - Mollenhoff/Collier Page 3 that communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager transmitting request of Barbara Wilder to certify $1,047.93 for work performed by the Waterloo Water Works at 312 Webster Street, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-460. 105220 - Krizek/Collier that "Preliminary Resolution for the construction of sidewalk improvements in conjunction with F.Y. 1996 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 7, Contract No. 489", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-461. 105221 - Anders/Murphy that "Resolution fixing value of lots in conjunction with F.Y. 1996 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 7, Contract No. 489", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-462. 105222 - Krizek/Murphy that "Resolution adopting preliminary plat and schedule and estimate of cost for the F.Y. 1996 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 7, Contract No. 489", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-463. 105223 - Jordan/Anders that "Resolution of Necessity (Proposed) setting date of hearing as August 21, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on proposed assessments for the F.Y. 1996 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 7, Contract No. 489", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-464. 105224 - Mollenhoff/Murphy that communication from Street Superintendent transmitting recommendation of appointment of Curt Mauer, David Roeder, and Dennis Moore to the position of Solid Waste Operator, effective July 25, 1995, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 105225 - Getty/Jordan that communication from Street Superintendent transmitting recommendation of appointment of Glen Tate, Joe McCracken and LeRoy Sisk to the position of Utility Operator, effective July 25, 1995, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Travel Requests 105226 - Krizek/Murphy that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Frank Magsamen, Fire Chief, to attend 1995 Fire Rescue International Conference in Louisville, Kentucky on September 7-13, 1995, with costs not to exceed $1,580.00, including the use of city vehicle. 2. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, to attend 1995 Iowa/Nebraska American Public Works Association Joint Fall Conference and Board meeting in Council Bluffs, Iowa on August 9-11, 1995, with costs not to exceed $341.00. 3. Kent Shankle, Curator/Registrar, to transport exhibit to South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota on August 28, 1995, with costs not to exceed $135.00, including the use of city vehicle. 4. Tom Jennings, Police Sergeant, to attend 15th Annual Mid -States Organized Crime Information Center Conference in Rapid City, South Dakota on September 19-21, 1995, with costs not to exceed $353.00, including the use of city vehicle. 5. Kevin Blanshan, Associate Planner, to attend 2 -day workshop organized by the Bicycle Federation of America in Madison, Wisconsin on September 16-17, 1995, with costs not to exceed $205.00. July 24, 1995 Page 4 Travel Requests - continued 6. Greg Maifield, Police Systems Manager, to attend Applied Micro Technology Fall Conference in Virginia Beach, Virginia on September 18-20, 1995, with costs not to exceed $1,057.20. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 105227 - Jordan/Murphy that the following beer and liquor license permit applications be received, placed on file and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department and the following fireworks display application be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Beer License Permit Application Class C El Rinconcito, 302 Commercial (Renewal) (Expires 6/7/96) 2. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Pardoes Pizza Pub, 504 Riehl Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/27/96) (Includes Sunday Sales) Application for Fireworks Display Sunnyside Country Club, 1600 Olympic Drive on September 2, 1995 or September 3, 1995 Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. BONDS 105228 - Mollenhoff/Krizek that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the City Clerk through July 24, 1995, be received, placed on file and report and bonds be approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 105229 - David Blecha, 615 Sonya Dr., came representing the residents of Sturdy Addition in Waterloo. The residents are faced with a property owner that has placed a residence in their neighborhood that does not comply with the deed of dedication for their addition. The house was moved from 912 Kimball Avenue and has been moved to the lot at 607 Sonya Dr. The residents of the addition have asked the council to have the house removed. The house is not of similar design to other homes in the neighborhood and distracts from the rest of the homes. The home is forty years older than any other home in the addition and the current appraised property value is less than half of the other homes in the addition. If this home is left it will have an economic impact on Waterloo and the residents of Sturdy Addition and adjoining additions. The home can affect the resale value of the present homes and may deter prospective buyers from purchasing homes or lots in the Sturdy Addition. The residents request that the City of Waterloo take action to prevent further activity on the property, initiate the process for removing the home located at 607 Sonya and address the issue of moving pre-existing homes into neighborhoods where it will substantially depreciate current values. A petition against placement of the home was placed into the council record. Jim Blackledge, 136 Woodlawn Rd, is a resident of the Hammitt Hills Addition and he is currently building a house on Tami Terrace for resale. He agrees with the residents that the older house shouldn't have been moved into the neighborhood. This property, as it is on the corner, will impede any further new construction in the area. He recommends the council consider acting on an ordinance to prevent violation of deeds of dedication. Councilperson Getty expressed his feeling that the National Cattle Congress Board has sold out the citizens of Waterloo. The deals cut by the NCC haven't addressed the $944,000 debt owed to the City from Community Development loans and road construction costs. Councilperson Getty asked that a meeting be set up with the NCC Board and the City Council to discuss the intent of the Board with regard to this outstanding obligation. Jim Blackledge, 136 Woodlawn Rd, suggested that the City could recoup its costs by establishing an industrial park next to the Greyhound Park. Councilperson Krizek thanked the Waterloo's 150th Birthday Party Committee for their work and congratulated them on their success in providing a wonderful celebration for the residents of Waterloo. Mollenhoff/Jordan that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. July 24, 1995 ADJOURNMENT 105230 Murphy/Krizek that the Council adjourn at 7:50 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Susan Fangman City Clerk Page 5