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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/20/95r March 20, 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, March 20, 1995. Mayor John R. Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Jordan, Murphy, Getty, Mollenhoff. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Invocation by: Joyce Wilder, Ambassadors for Christ Church Pledge of Allegiance: Jeanna Jordan Recognition of Week: Dick Witham Ford 104484 Getty/Mollenhoff 104485 that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, March 20, 1995 at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Motion carried. - Jordan/Murphy that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, 7:00 p.m., and the Special Session on Tuesday, March 14, 1995 accepted and approved. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, carried. Mayor Rooff performed the swearing-in of Police Officers Jody Erie. HEARINGS AND BIDS 104486 - Mollenhoff/Jordan March 13, 1995 at at 7:00 p.m., be Collier. Motion Clark and Gregory that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. and taking of bids for the F.Y. 1995 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 473, as published in the Waterloo Courier on March 3, 1995, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Motion carried. 104487 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Getty/Murphy that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Motion carried. 104488 - Jordan/Mollenhoff 104489 104490 104491 that "Resolution confirming the approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with said project", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-163. - Mollenhoff/Jordan that "Resolution ordering construction on the Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor - Getty/Murphy above said project", be adopted. assigned No. 1995-164. to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and Engineer for review (award of contract delayed): Bidder Aspro, Inc. & Subsidiaries, Waterloo, IA Cedar Valley Corporation, Waterloo, IA Concrete Foundation, Waterloo, IA Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. - Murphy/Jordan refer to City Bid Bond Bid Amount 5% $3,186,206.65 5% $3,314,509.90 5% $3,372,573.50 Motion carried. that proof of publication of notice of public hearing Mowing, as published in the Waterloo Courier on March placed on file. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, on the 1995 Right of Way 3, 1995, be received and Collier. Motion carried. 104492 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Getty/Murphy that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Motion carried. March 20, 1995 Hearings and Bids - continued 104493 - Jordan/Mollenhoff Page 2 that "Resolution confirming the approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with said project", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-165. 104494 - Murphy/Jordan that "Resolution authorizing to proceed with said project", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-166. 104495 - Mollenhoff/Jordan to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Superintendent of Parks for review (award of contract delayed): Bidder Professional Lawn Care, Waterloo, IA Scotland Yard, Waterloo, IA Bid Bond Bid Amount $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $28.75 per acre $29.25 per acre Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Jordan. Motion carried. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 104496 Jordan/Murphy that communication from City Clerk transmitting request for variance to Ordinance No. 3094, Noise Ordinance, on April 8, 1995 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in conjunction with a live band performing at 4756 Charolais Drive for a retirement party, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said variance", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-167. 104497 - Getty/Jordan that communication from City Planner transmitting the "S-1" Shopping Center District site plan for a proposed Pier One Imports Store to be generally located east of the intersection of Flammang Drive and Crossroads Boulevard, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as April 10, 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: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-168. REPORTS 104498 - Getty/Mollenhoff that the Waterloo Water Works 1994 Operating Report be received and placed on file. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Motion carried. DOCUMENTS 104499 - Murphy/Jordan that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $96,477.11 from Suckow Construction, Inc. of Hazleton, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 1995 Sidewalk Repair Program - Zone 7, Contract No. 482, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-169. 104500 - Getty/Mollenhoff that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Fagen, Inc. in conjunction with F.Y. 1992 Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Facilities, Contract No. 435, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said document", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-170. March 20, 1995 Page 3 Documents - continued 104501 - Getty/Mollenhoff that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting ten-year warranties for liner and cover from Fagen, Inc. in conjunction with F.Y. 1992 Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Facilities, Contract No. 435, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Motion carried. 104502 - Jordan/Murphy that communication from Administrative Director transmitting Contract in the amount of $64,360.64 with 3-E Electrical Engineering Equipment Co. of Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with the Energy Lighting Conservation Program, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said contract", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-171. 104503 - Mollenhoff/Murphy that communication from Administrative Director transmitting agreement and amendment to agreement with Environmental Protection Agency in conjunction with Water Pollution Control Plant, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement and amendment to agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-172. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 104504 - Jordan/Murphy that "Resolution amending the Deed of Dedication for Audubon Park Fifth Addition designating Lot 2 for residential use and not for a private swimming pool and tennis court area", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-173. 104505 - Mollenhoff/Jordan that "Resolution setting date of hearing Hall Council Chambers on application to Development for 50 additional units of Certificates for the Waterloo Housing instructed to publish notice of same. Collier. as April 17, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the City the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Section 8 Rental Assistance Vouchers or Authority", be adopted and City Clerk Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-174. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 104506 - Murphy/Jordan that "an Ordinance amending the 1993 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa: by repealing Section 9-1 Building Codes Adopted, and Section 9-2, Amendments to Building Code, of Article I, In General, of Chapter 9, Buildings; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 9-1, Building Codes Adopted, and Section 9-2, Amendments to Building Code, of Article I, in General, of Chapter 9, Buildings; by repealing Section 9-18, Code Adopted, of Article II, Dangerous Buildings, of Chapter 9, Buildings; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 9-18, Code Adopted, of Article II, Dangerous Buildings, of Chapter 9, Buildings; and by adding Section 9- 19, Amendments to Dangerous Building Code, of Article II, Dangerous Buildings, of Chapter 9, Buildings (adoption of the 1994 Uniform Building Code, 1994 Uniform Code for Building Conservation, amendments to the Building Code, adoption of the 1994 Uniform Code of the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and amendments to Dangerous Building Code)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Motion carried. 104507 - Getty/Mollenhoff that "an Ordinance amending the 1993 Code of Ordinance of the City of Waterloo, Iowa: by repealing Section 14-2 Uniform Fire Code Adopted, Section 14-3, Life Safety Code Adopted, and Section 14-4, Fire Prevention Code and Uniform Building Code Adopted, of Article I, In General, of Chapter 14, Fire Prevention and Protection; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 14-2, Uniform Fire Code Adopted, Section 14-3, Life Safety Code Adopted, and Section 14-4, Fire Prevention Code and Uniform Building Code Adopted, of Article I, In General, of Chapter 14, Fire Prevention and Protection (adoption of 1994 Uniform Fire Code, 1994 Life Safety Code, 1994 Fire Prevention Code and 1995 Uniform Building Code)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Motion carried. March 20, 1995 Page 4 NEW BUSINESS 104508 - Jordan/Murphy that communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of appointment of Art Hellum, Lyle Reed and Eric Johnson to the Community Development Board, with term expiration dates of March 1, 1996, March 1, 1997 and March 1, 1998 respectively, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Motion carried. 104509 - Getty/Murphy to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. for the F.Y. 1995 Downtown Concrete Repair Program, Contract No. 481, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Motion carried. 104510 - Jordan/Getty that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. for the F.Y. 1995 Downtown Concrete Repair Program, Contract No. 481, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Motion carried. 104511 - Murphy/Jordan that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, etc. for the above project", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-175. 104512 - Mollenhoff/Jordan that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, etc. and taking of bids as April 10, 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: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1995-176. Travel Requests 104513 - Getty/Jordan that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Steven Witt, Police Lieutenant, and John Beckman, Police Sergeant, to attend Narcotics Workshop in Des Moines, Iowa on May 22-24, 1995, with costs not to exceed $220.00, including the use of city vehicle. 2. Dennis Damon, Police Lieutenant, to attend FBI National Academy Associates Spring Training Session in Des Moines, Iowa on April 19-21, 1995, with costs not to exceed $181.70, including the use of city vehicle. 3. Dennis Gentz, Assistant City Engineer, to attend Pavement Design Seminar in Waterloo, Iowa on March 22, 1995, with costs not to exceed $135.00, including the use of city vehicle. 4. James Walsh, City Attorney, to attend National Institute of Municipal Legal Officials meeting in Washington, D.C. on April 8-11, 1995, with costs not to exceed $1,270.00. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 104514 - 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: 1. Beer License Permit Application Class B South Hills Golf Course (Seasonal --4/1/95 thru 10/1/95) (Includes Sunday Sales) 2. Beer/Wine License Permit Application Class E Midtown Foods, 710 Broadway (Renewal) (Expires 3/19/96) (Includes Sunday Sales) March 20, 1995 Page 5 Miscellaneous - continued 3. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Waterloo Bowl -In, 120 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/29/96) (Includes Sunday Sales) Holiday Inn, 205 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/31/96) (Includes Sunday Sales) Civic Center, West 4th & Commercial (Renewal) (Expires 3/31/96) (Includes Sunday Sales) Golden's Broadway Tap, 921 Broadway (Renewal) (Expires 3/22/96) (Includes Sunday Sales) Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Motion carried. BONDS 104515 - Jordan/Murphy that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the City Clerk through March 20, 1995 be received, placed on file and report and bonds be approved. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 104516 - Tom Hall, 303 Logan Ave, requested that the Chief of Police assist residents at 2308, 2311 and 2312 Lafayette with a parked car that is blocking the sidewalk. The Chief of Police indicated he would have staff look into the situation. Ernie Boykin, PO Box 1801, asked for a clarification on item twelve about the fifty additional Section 8 certificates. Deb Collett, Waterloo Housing Authority, explained that this was to set the date of hearing for approval of an application to receive 50 additional units of Section 8, which will result in a total of 850 Section 8 units. There is currently a waiting list for these units. Councilperson Jordan submitted a petition he received from the residents by Elmwood asking for street improvements to be done in their area. L.C. Hennessy, 717 Eastgate, expressed his disapproval of the fact that there is an individual receiving a salary in excess of the Mayor and Council to run a business which is down the drain. He also expressed displeasure with the report that the person who runs the School Board will be paid $120,000. He stated that many are concerned about these conditions and displayed the U.S. News and World report about "The Death of Common Sense in America". Getty/Murphy that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 104517 - Getty/Jordan that the Council adjourn at 7:40 p.m. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Krizek, Collier. Motion carried. Susan Fangman City Clerk