HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/95April 17, 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, April 17, 1995. Mayor John R. Rooff in the
Chair. Roll Call: Anders, Jordan, Murphy, Getty, Krizek, Collier, Mollenhoff.
Invocation by: Reverend Wesley Paul, Covenant Pastoral Care
Pledge of Allegiance: Boy Scout Troop #25 --Nicholas Decker, Dean Tomkins and Leonard
Tomkins, Leader. Boy Scout Pack #10 --Blake Swanton, Caleb Horanshult, Danny Schultz, Josh
Thompson, Dale Schultz, Bryce Suchy, Mitch Fike, Tim Schultz, Ty Schultz.
Recognition of Week: Verbraken & Sons Painting
104643 - Mollenhoff/Anders
that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, April 17, 1995, at
7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
104644 - Krizek/Collier
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, April 10, 1995,
at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Rooff read a Proclamation declaring the week of April 23-29, 1995 as National
Boys and Girls Club Week.
Mayor Rooff read a Proclamation declaring the week of April 24-30, 1995 as Arbor
. Week .
Mayor Rooff read a Proclamation declaring April 20, 1995 as D.A.R.E. Day.
Mayor Rooff read a Proclamation declaring the week of April 17-23, 1995 as
Alzheimers Victim's Safe Return Week.
HEARINGS
104645 - Krizek/Collier
that proof of publication of notice of
Farms, Inc. to vacate, sell and convey
Camelot Drive, north of San Marnan Drive
as published in the Waterloo Courier on
file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
public hearing on request of Winchester
the platted street right-of-way known as
and west of Flammang Drive for $11,655.90,
April 3, 1995, be received and placed on
104646 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for
written and oral objections and there were none.
Jordan/Murphy
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.
104647 - Murphy/Krizek
that "an Ordinance vacating the platted street right-of-way known as Camelot Drive,
north of San Marnan Drive and west of Flammang Drive", be received, placed on file,
considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
104648 - Krizek/Jordan
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior
meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
104649 - Jordan/Murphy
that the following ordinance be recorded as having been considered and passed for
the second and third time and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
104650 - Anders/Collier
that "an Ordinance vacating the platted street right-of-way known as Camelot Drive,
north of San Marnan Drive and west of Flammang Drive", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4091.
104651 - Mollenhoff/Jordan
that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of the platted street right-of-way
known as Camelot Drive, north of San Marnan Drive and west of Flammang Drive to
Winchester Farms, Inc. for $11,655.90, plus costs", be adopted and City Attorney
instructed to prepare and deliver a deed accordingly. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-219.
April 17, 1995 Page 2
Hearings - continued
104652 - Krizek/Murphy
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the application to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for funding for 50 additional
units of Section 8 Housing Vouchers, as published in the Waterloo Courier on March
22, 1995, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
104653 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for
written and oral objections and there were none.
Ernie Boykin, PO Box 1438, asked if there is funding in the Housing budget for
additional inspectors for these additional units. Deborah Collett, Waterloo Housing
Authority Director, stated that no additional staff would be required. David Wilson
is a full-time inspector and is able to inspect the 750 Section 8 housing units on
an annual basis as required by HUD.
Mollenhoff/Jordan
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on
file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
104654 - Krizek/Jordan
that "Resolution authorizing said application", be adopted and Mayor authorized to
execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-220.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
104655 - Mollenhoff/Collier
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Carl Schuler Masonry
Construction Co. to vacate, sell and convey the southerly 1/2 of W. 20th Street for
$5,272.73 and the alley generally located between W. 20th Street and W. 21st Streets
for $2,911.52, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming
and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of
hearing as May 8, 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: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-221.
104656 - Mollenhoff/Murphy
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Shirley Frana to rezone
from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to "C -Z" Conditional Zoning
property located at 505 and 507 Wyoming to relocate a beauty shop, together with
recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as May 8, 1995 at
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers", be adopted and City Clerk instructed
to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-222.
DOCUMENTS
104657 - Krizek/Mollenhoff
that communication from City Engineer transmitting Five Year Street Construction
Program for Road Use Tax Fund (R.U.T. 4A) be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said document", be adopted and City Clerk authorized to
execute same and file with the Iowa Department of Transportation. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-223.
104658 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and
Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $309,706.70 from Cedar Falls Construction
Co. Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 1995 Downtown Concrete Repair
Program, Contract No. 481, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving
said documents", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-224.
April 17, 1995
Travel Requests
104675 - Jordan/Krizek
Page 5
that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be
received, placed on file and approved:
1. Steve Hostetler, Chief Heating Inspector, to attend ICOB Mechanical Inspector
Certification Exam in Bloomington, Minnesota on July 15, 1995, with costs not to
exceed $165.00, including the use of city vehicle.
2. Ralph Baracz, HMRTC, and Scott Siberski, Contract Instructor, to teach Awareness
Level Class to employees of Miss Marquette in Marquette, Iowa, on April 19 and
20, 1995, with costs not to exceed $100.00 and $143.00, respectively.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
104676 - Getty/Krizek
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.
1. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Wareco #672, 1008 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 4/20/96) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
T. J Family Mart, 3535 Marigold (Renewal) (Expires 4/20/96) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
2. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Broosters, 3555 University (Renewal) (Expires 4/21/96) (Includes Sunday Sales)
3. Liquor License Permit Application
Special Class C
Gram -ma Berts Pasta, 825 Commercial Street (New) (Expires 4/18/96)
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
BONDS
104677 Getty/Jordan
that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the City Clerk
through April 17, 1995, be received, placed on file and approved and report and
bonds be approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
104678 - Councilperson Krizek informed the public that there will be a D.A.R.E breakfast on
May 7th at the Knights of Columbus Hall. D.A.R.E students and instructors are
selling tickets to the public for this fund-raising event.
Jimmy Porter, 1322 Northey, announced that the 18th annual KBBG banquet will be held
on May 13th at 7 p.m. and the public is invited. Former Waterloo resident Teresa
Nash will be the speaker for this event. KBBG and the First Lutheran Church are
also sponsoring a breakfast on May 6th at the Lutheran Church.
Getty/Mollenhoff
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
ADJOURNMENT
104679 - Mollenhoff/Jordan
that the Council adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
April 17, 1995
Documents - continued
104659 - Krizek/Collier
Page 3
that communication from Associate City Engineer transmitting a Public Works
Agreement with the Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad Company to extend an elevated
public roadway above and across their tracks and right of way in conjunction with
the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Project, together with recommendation of approval,
be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted
and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-225.
104660 - Krizek/Jordan
that communication from City Planner transmitting permanent easement agreement with
the Chicago, Central and Pacific Railroad Company in conjunction with the
construction of the bridge in the vicinity of the Mobile Street crossing, Martin
Luther King Jr., Drive, Phase II Project, together with recommendation of approval,
be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted
and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-226.
104661 - Mollenhoff/Jordan
that communication from City Planner transmitting an agreement with the Iowa
Department of Transportation for funding in the amount of $357,900 in conjunction
with Sergeant Road Trail, Agreement No. 95 -RT -004, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk
authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-227.
104662 Murphy/Jordan
that communication from Administrative Director transmitting request of Wayne
Claassen Engineering to do additional engineering services for the Northwest
Sanitary Relief Sewer at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00, together with
recommendation of approval of the partnering group and the Public Works Committee,
be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-228.
104663 - Jordan/Murphy
that communication from Superintendent of Parks transmitting Contracts, Bonds and
Certificates of Insurance from Professional Lawn Care of Waterloo, Iowa in
conjunction with the 1995 Right -of -Way Mowing, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk
authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-229.
104664 - Mollenhoff/Anders
that communication from Community Development Administrator transmitting request of
Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) to authorize Community Development Board
to administer a $31,000 Emergency Shelter Grant from the Iowa Department of Ecopomic
Development for repair to their facility, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said request", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute
Certification of Administration of ESGP Contract. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-230.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
104665 - Krizek/Jordan
that "Resolution approving renewal of Annual Contributions Contract #IA05-E050-015
for 50 units of Section 8 Certificate Rental Assistance", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-231.
104666 Mollenhoff/Murphy
that "Resolution approving renaming Eternity Drive in Anderson's First Addition as
Mirage Ridge", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-232.
104667 - Mollenhoff/Jordan
that "Resolution accepting and approving Warranty Deed from Vinod and Pramod Sarin
for property located 523 East 7th Street for $1.00 and other valuable
consideration", be adopted.
April 17, 1995 Page 4
Resolutions to be Adopted - continued
Prior to a vote on the above motion the following comments were heard.
Councilperson Getty asked whether acceptance of this deed allows for four parking
spaces to be held as the property owner's title. City Attorney Jim Walsh reported
that there are no conditions to the property acquisition and the deed accepts the
property in full.
Following discussion a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-233.
104668 - Anders/Murphy
that "Resolution authorizing the Community Development Board to seek bids for
appraisal services for Sherwood Park Voluntary Acquisition, Phase III", be adopted.
Ayes: Six. Nays: Jordan.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-234.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
104669 - Mollenhoff/Jordan
that petition of objection from the manager of Cedar Knoll Park asking that
Subsection (j) Dysart Road, of Section 3234-3, Location of Operation, be deleted from
the second reading of the Snowmobile Ordinance be received and placed on file.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were. heard.
Councilperson Mollenhoff requested that the Council honor the petition asking that
Dysart Road be deleted from the ordinance and asked Chief Koehrsen to report on
whether it would be consistent with the original intent. Police Chief Bernal
Koehrsen agreed with the request to remove section (j) and stated that there are
adequate alternate routes available for the needs of the snowmobilers.
City Attorney Jim Walsh informed the Council that these changes are substantial
changes in the ordinance form and the council should reconsider the amended form in
three readings. Chief Koehrsen was directed to bring back the revised form next
week to restart the hearing process.
Following discussion a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
BILLS PAYMENT
104670 - Krizek
that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-47, dated April 17, 1995, in the
amount of $1,331,812.12, 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. 1995-235.
NEW BUSINESS
104671 - Mollenhoff/Getty
to instruct Superintendent of Traffic Operations to prepare plans, specifications,
form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Subsystem "Q" - Mullan Avenue -
Interconnect to Parker Street along with new signal poles and controller at Dane
Street, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
104672 - Getty/Jordan
that specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Subsystem
received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
104673 - Krizek/Jordan
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be
that "Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, form of contract, etc. in
conjunction with the above described project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-236.
104674 - Anders/Jordan
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, etc. and taking
of bids as May 8, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above
project", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-237.