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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/20/95COUNCIL WORK SESSION February 20, 1995 4:30 p.m. Large Conference Room Members present: Anders, Jordan, Murphy, Getty, Krizek, Mollenhoff. Members absent: Collier. Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Mollenhoff. Motion carried. Dick Grimm, Street Superintendent, requested the council participate in discussion regarding the re-establishment of the large item pickup service. The Street Department has budgeted to begin a full time large item pickup operation however after the budget meeting in the Mayor's office it was discussed that large item pickup could be limited to a three week call in period three times a year. The full time service will require staff of three persons operating year round and the hiring of seasonal employees for the code enforcement operations. A seasonal pickup would free up employees for code enforcement but probably require Street maintenance staff to suspend operations and assist during the seasonal pickup process. Bloomington shared their program attributes for large item pickup during the recent visit to the Minneapolis metro area. Residents are charged for residential pickup which is offered twice a year. As an alternative, free drop-off sites are operated twice a year. Volunteers operate a pickup service for the elderly to relieve the cost for residential pickup. Councilperson Collier present at 4:45 p.m. Councilperson Jordan asked whether the current $10.00 monthly garbage fee will support a full time large item operation. Mr. Grimm reported that the FY 1996 budget does have enough revenue to offset the expense. Councilpersons Anders and Collier expressed their support of a year round large item pickup operation as long as the budget supports it. It was suggested by Councilperson Murphy that a drop off site would operate more efficiently if dumpsters were provided at the site and he would prefer this method. Mayor Rooff suggested that the council consider the use of a fee for service approach to the large item pickup so that only those residents using the service would pay for it. Councilperson Mollenhoff requested that the Black Hawk Solid Waste Commission and Gary Wilcox be used as a resource to assist with the organization of the system. There is ample money in the Solid Waste fund balance to assist the community in this clean up effort. Dick Grimm stated that the Solid Waste Commission focus is on disposal efforts and not collection methods. Councilperson Murphy suggested that INRCOG be contacted to assist in a recycling program. Motion by Getty, seconded by Murphy to refer this item to the Public Works Committee who will work with Gary Wilcox, Sue Vaughn and Dick Grimm on a recommendation and return to the council in two weeks. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. With no further business before the council, it was moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 4:59 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Susan Fangman City Clerk COUNCIL WORK SESSION February 20, 1995 5:00 p.m. Large Conference Room Members present: Anders, Jordan, Murphy, Getty, Krizek, Collier, Mollenhoff. Moved by Collier, seconded by Murphy that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Bob Stevenson, Administrative Director, introduced Terry Poe- Buschkamp from the Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau who presented the list of proposed allocations of the FY 96 Hotel/Motel tax proceeds. The Advisory Board received twenty-one funding requests. Each request was evaluated on criteria for impacting the number of tourists attracted to Waterloo, creating overnight stays, financial need and community support. The Advisory Board is recommending funding of 16 requests and representatives from those groups are in attendance at the work session. The council proceeded to ask questions regarding the funding as outlined in the list. Councilperson Anders asked for a clarification regarding the residencies funded by the Cedar Arts Forum. Renata Sack informed the group that the funding would help support two artist companies which would be in the metro area to work together to produce and perform a new work. Private funding is also supporting this project. Tom Gallaher was asked by Councilpersons Mollenhoff and Murphy to identify when the Silos and Smokestacks effort would have projects available to the public and how long funding would be needed. Mr. Gallaher stated that working farms should be available for visitation this summer and four additional projects are scheduled to start in 1996. Currently thirty percent of the funding is received from public funds and it is hoped that private funds will support it by 1996. Local support has decreased from seventy-five percent in 1994 to sixty percent in 1995. Don Temeyer, City Planner, explained the funding request for the Cedar Valley Bike Trail from Evansdale to George Wyth. These funds will assist with the twenty -percent match which is required if the grant application is approved. He also addressed a question about the WRA's mural proposal. The WRA has proposed to develop 10 murals on vacant walls in the downtown area. The murals will be awarded during a talent competition and should have a historical theme. Councilperson Collier asked for an explanation of the funding for the P.A.S.S. stadium. Michelle Temeyer, Waterloo Community Schools, explained that this funding is to assist in alleviating a $100,000 shortfall in construction costs. This is final year this request should be submitted. Gary Bergeron, Waterloo Softball Association, stated that his request was to support additional fencing and maintenance for the Hoing-Rice complex. The complex has several tournaments booked and each tournament brings in many teams into the metro area for overnight stays. Councilperson Getty identified My Waterloo Days as a newly funded project and asked what the funds will be used for. Representatives from My Waterloo Days explained that the funds are to be used for an advertising program outside the area. Fire Chief Magsamen was asked to explain the connection between funding cultural activities and the Hazardous Materials Training Center. Chief Magsamen identified this funding as promotional funds to develop a professional marketing program for the center which would increase the number of visitors to the City and increase the overnight stay numbers. Council Work Session February 20, 1995 Page 2 The funds for Hartman Reserve are to be used in hiring a Special Event Coordinator to assist in promotions for the park. Craig Ritland, representing the Cedar Valley Lakes Board, expressed his disappointment that the Cedar Valley Lakes project was not provided funding. The funding received assists in a group effort which advocates tourism to the lakes development. The Board through INRCOG has also assisted the City of Waterloo in making application for REAP funding for the bike trails through the area. Councilperson Mollenhoff supported the idea that the Cedar Valley Lake area will continue to bring many visitors to our area. Terry Poe Buschkamp reminded the council that if Hotel/Motel tax receipts exceed $500,000 there will be additional funds that the council can allocate as they wish. Moved by Getty, seconded by Mollenhoff to receive and file oral and written recommendations and refer to the council agenda for consideration. Ayes: Seven Motion carried. With no further business before the council, it was moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Susan Fangman City Clerk