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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/10/81August 10, 1981 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 August 10, 1981. Mayor Rooff in the Chair. On Roll Call: Present: Getty, Penaluna, Roehr, Wilharm, Bowers. Absent: Burton, Dowie. Invocation by: Councilman Bowers. 80914 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session of August 10, 1981, at 7:00 P.M., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. 80915 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty that the minutes of the Regular Session held August 3, 1981 at 7:00 P.M. be approved. Motion carried. HEARINGS 80916 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on site plan for Walnut Ridge Baptist Church for proposed addition at 1307 W. Ridgeway Avenue as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 24, 1981, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 80917 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Wilharm that communication from Plan and Program Director transmitting recommendation of approval of the Plan and Program Commission on site plan for Walnut Ridge Baptist Church expansion, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 80918 - HOLD HEARING - This being the time and place to hold hearing the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Getty that "Resolution approving the site plan for proposed addition to Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, 1307 W. Ridgeway Avenue", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Burton, Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-397. 80919 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on proposed issuance of not to exceed $4,725,000 Urban Renewal General Obligation Bonds as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 28, 1981, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 80920 - HOLD HEARING - This being the time and place to hold hearing the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Mayor Rooff explained that the bonds would be used to finance the renovation of the West Side Parking Ramp for the hotel, Conway Civic Center and other businesses on the west side. Moved by Bowers, seconded by Wilharm that "Resolution determining to proceed with the issuance and sale of not to exceed $4,725,000 Urban Renewal General Obligation Bonds of the City of Waterloo", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Burton, Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-398. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 180921 Councilman Roehr presented a proposed resolution congratulating Local 1835 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America for their one hundred years of service. Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that "Resolution congratulating the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and Local No. 1835 of this City of the Union's Centennial Anniversary, with sincere thanks for its contributions over the years to the public welfare", be adopted, and said resolution forwarded to said Union. Ayes: Five. Absent: Burton, Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-399. 80922 - Councilman Bowers asked that the intersection of Independence Avenue and Idaho Street be reviewed for traffic volumes. This is a high volume intersection used by students attending McKinistry. Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty to refer the above matter to the Engineer and Sign and Traffic Departments for a report back. Motion carried. 80923 - Councilman Wilharm, Chairman of the Safety Committee, reported that in conversations with Police Chief Junior Grimm the removal of the motorcycles from the streets was for the following reasons: they are not safe during rainy weather, a back-up squad car is usually needed when called, and equipment cannot be carried that may be needed on a call. Councilman Wilharm felt that the Chief should decide on whether to keep the cycles on the road. Councilman Getty disagreed with this recommendation and felt the subject needed further review and discussion. Moved by Bowers, seconded by Roehr to receive and place on file Councilman Wilharm's recommendation. Ayes: Penaluna, Roehr, Wilharm, Bowers. Nays: Getty. Absent: Burton, Dowie. Motion carried. 80923 - Mayor Rooff reported that he has instructed City crews to pave over the Rock Island railroad crossings, since his nearly one year attempt to get the railroad to fix the tracks has been unsuccessful. The Illinois -Central and the Great Northwestern have been fairly cooperative in working with the City. Unless the Council instructed him otherwise, he would proceed as stated. 80924 - Mayor Rooff stated that Police Officer Stainbrook had filed a grievance with the Police Chief and that he had denied it. In an appeal, Officer Stainbrook asked that the Council meet in Executive Session to discuss the matter. Under the advice of the City Attorney, moved by Roehr, seconded by Penaluna that the Council meet in Executive Session. Ayes: Five. Absent: Burton, Dowie. Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION 80925 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Penaluna that the Council meet in REGULAR SESSION. Motion carried. 80926 - Kurt Klatt, Attorney for the Firefighters Union, asked that the Council consider the subject of the residency requirement for City employees. Vic Kennedy, Assistant City Attorney asked that the Council not discuss the subject since it was a matter of pending litigation. Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers to receive and place on file the above comments. Motion carried. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 80927 Moved by Roehr, seconded by Penaluna request of Gary L. Warner for permission to construct a temporary asphalt driveway at 1337 Stratford Avenue, without regard to sidewalk grade together with $3.00 for recording waiver, and City Engineer's recommendation for approval subject to the provisions of his letter be received, placed on file, approved and "Resolution granting permission to Gary L. Warner authorizing construction of a temporary asphalt driveway at 1337 Stratford Avenue, irrespective of a later official grade", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Burton, Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-400. 80928 Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Bowers that request of Carl W. Roschke for permission to construct a temporary asphalt driveway at 1222 Hartman Avenue, without regard to sidewalk grade together with $3.00 for recording waiver, and City Engineer's recommendation for approval subject to the provisions of his letter be received, placed on file, approved and "Resolution granting permission to Carl W. Roschke authorizing construction of a temporary asphalt driveway at 1222 Hartman Avenue, irrespective of a later official grade", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Burton, Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-401. August 10, 1981 -2- 80929 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Penaluna that communication from Plan and Program Director transmitting request for the sale and conveyance of property generally located west of the intersection of Newell and Linn Streets, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as September 8, 1981 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers on proposal to sell and convey the property located west of the intersection of Newell and Linn Streets", be adopted and minimum bid established at $500.00. Ayes: Five. Absent: Burton, Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-402. 80930 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Bowers that communication from Plan and Program Commission transmitting request of Frank McGurn to vacate, sell and convey a portion of an alley located between Calhoun and Schultz Streets and west of Creston Avenue be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as September 8, 1981 at City Hall Council Chambers", be adopted and Clerk instructed to publish notice of hearing. Ayes: Five. Absent: Burton, Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-403. REPORTS 80931 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that Finance Director's Statement of July, 1981, showing Fund Balance July 1, 1981, $15,837,754.39 + Revenues $3,302,797.73 - Bill Payments $3,187,389.40 - Payrolls $1,250,248.52 - Commission Bills $369,059.13 - Transfers $719,463.00, Fund Balance July 31, 1981 -- $13,614,392.07, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 80932 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that City Treasurer's Statement of July, 1981, $16,309,213.51 + Revenues - Taxes $270,988.25 + Revenues - City Clerk $334,476.95 + Revenues - City Treasurer $1,836,452.35 + Revenues - Transfers $878,811.91 - Disbursements $5,025,487.00, Balance on Hand July 31, 1981 -- $14,604,455.97, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 80933 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that communication from Community Development Board transmitting property agreement between the City of Waterloo and City of Evansdale for borrow dirt for Stage V -F Flood Control Project together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file and "Resolution authorizing the execution of the agreement between the City of Waterloo and City of Evansdale for borrow dirt Stage V -F of the Flood Control Project by the Mayor and City Clerk", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Burton, Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-404. 80934 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty that communication from Community Development Board transmitting property agreement between the City of Waterloo and City of Evansdale for waste disposal for Blowers Creek Flood Control Project together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file and "Resolution authorizing the execution of the agreement between the City of Waterloo and City of Evansdale for waste disposal for the Blowers Creek Flood Control Project by the Mayor and City Clerk", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Burton, Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-405. DOCUMENTS 80935 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Penaluna that communication from Plan and Program Director transmitting necessary documents for the dedication of a public utility easement in Southtown Addition from Youngblut Construction Company, Inc. for sanitary sewer project together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file, same approved and accepted and Clerk instructed to record same. Motion carried. 80936 Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty that Change Order No. 1 for work performed in connection with F.Y. 1981 Fowler Street Sanitary Sewer Program, Contract No. 216, Lehman Trucking and Excavating, Inc., together with City Engineer's recommendation for approval, be received, placed on file, approved and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Motion carried. August 10, 1981 -3- RESOLUTION TO BE ADOPTED 80937 Hugh Field stated that this issuance was not related to the clinic to be located at the intersection of Donald and Logan Avenue. Moved by Roehr, seconded by Penaluna that "Resolution authorizing execution of Memorandum of Agreement by and between the City of Waterloo and Frank Wingrove, Gerry Giener and Jim Nelson relating to Clinic Revenue Bonds, Series 1981, not to exceed $1,500,000", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Burton, Dowie. Resolution adopted an upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-406. ORDINANCE TO BE ADOPTED 80938 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Bowers that "an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, by adding Subsection No. 190, Rezoning Certain Property to Section 2A-5", be received, placed on file and delayed for one week to allow for all councilmen to be present.(H & F Realty - W. Donald and Logan Avenue) - rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence to "R-4" Multiple Family Residence District. Motion carried. BILLS - PAYMENT 80939 Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Bowers that "Bills, Resolution, Schedule "A" and "B", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Burton, Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-407. 80940 Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Roehr that "Resolution authorizing the payment of the following pay estimates for work completed by contractors and amounts indicated together with recommendation for approval: Pay Estimate No. 4 - F.Y. 1981 18th Street Bridge Painting and Repairs, Contract No. 220, Taylor-Isenhower, Inc. -- $27,533.63 Pay Estimate No. 4 - Shaulis Road Grading and Paving, Federal Project No. M-6470(2)--81--07, Contract No. 201, Fred Carlson Company, Inc. -- $108,686.10 Pay Estimate No. 4 - F.Y. 1981 Paving Program, Contract No. 213, Cedar Valley Corp. -- $90,731.72 Pay Estimate No. 2 - F.Y. 1981 Fowler Street Sanitary Sewer Program, Contract No. 216, Lehman Trucking and Excavating -- $11,358.00 Pay Estimate No. 4 - UDAG Project Public Improvements, Phase II, Section 1, Contract No. 178, Cedar Falls Construction Co., Inc. -- $26,912.36 Pay Estimate No. 5 - UDAG Project Public Improvements, Phase II, Section 2, Contract No. 178, Cedar Valley Corp. -- $168,837.74 Pay Estimate No. 7 - UDAG Project Public Improvements, Phase II, Section 3, Contract No. 178, See Electric, Inc. -- $1,228.11 Pay Estimate No. 7 - UDAG Project Public Improvements, Phase II, Section 4, Contract No. 178, See Electric, Inc. -- $21,375.39 Pay Estimate No. 10 - UDAG Project Public Improvements, Phase I, Section 1, Contract No. 175, Cedar Falls Contruction Co., Inc. -- $11,144.92 Pay Estimate No. 12 - UDAG Project Public Improvements, Phase I, Section 3, Contract No. 175, See Electric, Inc. -- $972.13", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Burton, Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-408. August 10, 1981 -4- NEW BUSINESS 80941 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that Communication from Police Chief reporting retirement of Harold Rieks effective August 7, 1981 and entitlement of 46 days vacation pay and 122 days sick pay be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving payment of $12,055.68 vacation and sick pay to Harold Rieks, Police Department", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Burton, Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-409. MISCELLANEOUS 80942 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wilharm that that the following requests for permission to attend functions, with expenses allowed not to exceed amounts shown, be received, placed on file and approved: Assistant Supt. Central Garage & Mechanic to attend Factory sponsored computorized ignititon training, Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 27 - 28, 1981 -- $350.00, plus use of City vehicle. Street Supt. to attend International Public Works Congress & Equipment Show, Atlanta, Georgia, September 12 - 17, 1981 -- $860.00. Ayes: Five. Absent: Burton, Dowie. Motion carried. 80943 Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty that the following applications for Beer & Liquor Licenses, be received, placed on file and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department: Beer & Liquor Permit License Application Class C The Dugout, Inc., 1125 W. Donald St. (New) Beer Permit License Applications Class B Lee R. Smith dba Cliff's Supper Club, 106 Linn St. (Renewal) Class C QuikTrip Corp. dba QuikTrip #536, 117 San Marnan Hwy. (Renewal) Dave's W. 4th St. Grocery, 508 W. 4th St.(Old location -New Owner) Sunday Sales - Beer & Liquor License Permit Application Class C The Dugout, Inc., 1125 W. Donald St. (New) Sunday Sales - Beer Permit License Application Class C QuikTrip Corp. dba QuikTrip #536, 117 San Marnan Hwy. (Renewal) Dave's W. 4th St. Grocery, 508 W. 4th St.(Old location -New Owner) Motion carried. 80944 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Wilharm that the following application for Taxicab Driver be received, placed on file and approved: Roger D. Marvets, 220 Michigan Dr., Evansdale Motion carried. 80945 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that one new Cigarette License Permit be received, placed on file and granted. Motion carried. BONDS 80946 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Roehr that report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk through August 10, 1981, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. 80947 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that the Council adjourn. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger City Clerk