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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/27/81"July 2/, 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 July 27, 1981. Mayor Pro Tem Roehr in the Chair. On Roll Call: Present: Getty, Roehr, Wilharm, Bowers, Burton, Dowie. Absent: Penaluna. Invocation by Councilman Getty. 80851 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Wilharm that the Agenda, as proposed for the Regular Session of July 27, 1981, at 7:00 P.M., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. 80852 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that the minutes of the Special Session held July 16, 1981 at 11:00 A.M. and the Regular Session held July 20, 1981, at 7:00 P.M. be approved. Motion carried. HEARINGS 80853 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Notice of Intention to Issue Industrial Revenue Bonds, Series 1981 (Northeast Professional Clinic Project) as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 10, 1981, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 80854 - HOLD HEARING - This being the time and place to hold hearing the Mayor Pro Tem called for written and oral objections and there were none. Hugh Field, Attorney, explained that the monies would be used to finance a professional clinic of doctors and dentists for a site located east of Logan Avenue Plaza and north of E. Donald Street. After ample opportunity had been given to all persons who appeared at the hearing to express their views for or against the proposal to issue the bonds, Council Member Wilharm proposed the following resolution and moved its adoption. Council Member Burton seconded the motion and "Resolution determining to proceed with the issuance and sale of not to exceed $300,000 in aggregate principal Industrial Revenue Bonds 1981 (Northeast Professional Clinic Project) of the City of Waterloo", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1981-377. 80855 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on transfer of title of property on the existing site of the Metropolitan Transit buildings located at 1515 Black Hawk Street from the City of Waterloo to Metropolitan Transit Authority as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 10, 1981, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 80856 - HOLD HEARING - This being the time and place to hold hearing the Mayor Pro Tem called for written and oral objections and there were none. Moved by Burton, seconded by Wilharm that "Resolution transferring title of property on the existing site of the Metropolitan Transit buildings located at 1515 Black Hawk Street from the City of Waterloo to Metropolitan Transit Authority", be adopted and instruct City Attorney to prepare deed accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1981-378. 80857 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Burton that proof of publication of notice of public hearing to rezone property located north of East Donald Street and east of Logan Plaza as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 10, 1981, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 80858 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton to receive and place on file objections to the proposed rezoning signed by approximately 65% of the area residents. Motion carried. 80859 - HOLD HEARING - This being the time and place to hold hearing the Mayor Pro Tem called for written and oral objections. Don Temeyer, Plan and Program Director, reported the Zoning Commission's recommendation on the rezoning. By a unanimous vote of the Commission, it was recommended to approve the request. He stated that additional storm inlets would be constructed to accommodate storm water run-off. Pipe size is adequate to facilitate additional flow. Fred Debe, Schenk Engineering, spoke in favor of the request and explained the proposed storm sewer plan for the development. Dassine Melcher, 752 Sherman Avenue, spoke against the rezoning. She objected to having the area proposed for a higher density use. The tranquility of the neighborhood would be jeopardized. Sue Yossi, 755 Sherman Avenue, spoke against the rezoning, and in particular the litter problem created by Logan Plaza. The owners of the property stated that they did not object to the rezoning of the property to "R-2" by the City if a professional Office Clinic is not considered. 80859 - Continued. The residents have been unsuccessful in working with the shopping center owner in solving the litter problem. John Kramer, 742 Sherman Avenue, spoke against the rezoning and reiterated his concerns for the litter problem. Verna Hawn, 306 - 308 E. Donald Street, spoke against the rezoning. General discussion on the increasing traffic on Donald Street due to the John Deere traffic at the Northeast Site was discussed. Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Dowie to receive and place on file the above comments. Motion carried. 80860 Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, by adding Subsection No. 191, Rezoning Certain Property to Section 2A-5", be received, placed on file and passed for the first time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Motion carried. 80861 Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Dowie that the Sign & Traffic Department review the traffic situation on Donald Street from Logan Avenue to East 4th Street and report back to the Council. Motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Roehr called for oral presentations and there were none. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 80862 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Wilharm that petition from property owners in the 700 Block of Dearborn Avenue requesting water and sanitary sewer service, be received and placed on file with the City Engineer to report to the Council on the matter on August 10, 1981. Motion carried. 80863 Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that communication from Plan and Program Director transmitting request of 0. L. Love for sale and conveyance of property generally located at the northeast corner of Newell and Carl Streets, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as August 17, 1981 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers on proposal to sell and convey property located at the northeast corner of Newell and Carl Streets", be adopted and minimum bid established at $500.00. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1981-379. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 80864 - Don Temeyer, Plan and Program Director reported that the owner will be given thirty (30) days to vacate the premises. Their progress will be monitored. Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Burton that communication from Zoning Commission reporting on status of Stanley Steamer Rug Cleaning Co., be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 80865 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Burton that report on Lauer Fruit Stand located at S. Hackett Road & University Avenue be received, and placed on file, with premises to be vacated by August 1, 1981. (See C.R. 80831 of 7/20/81). Councilman Burton asked that the Street Department and Plan and Program Office investigate a method to limit traffic on the frontage road between Nino's and South Hackett Road. Motion carried. DOCUMENTS 80866 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion Report and Final Acceptance of Work for the F.Y. 1981 Sidewalk Repair Program, Sections I, II and III, Contract No. 221 be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving the Completion Report and Final Acceptance of Work for the F.Y. 1981 Sidewalk Repair Program, Section I, II and III, Contract No. 221", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1981-380. 80867 Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers that communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion Report and Final Acceptance of Work for the F.Y. 1981 Sidewalk Repair Program No. 2, Contract No. 224 be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving the Completion Report and Final Acceptance of work for the F.Y. 1981 Sidewalk Repair Program No. 2, Contract No. 224", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1981-381. July 27, 1981 -2- , n 80868 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Bowers that communication from City Engineer transmitting Certificate of Completion and Final Acceptance of Work for the Hackett Road Sanitary Sewer Pumping Station Storage Basin & Controls, Contract No. 206 be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving the Certificate of Completion and Final Acceptance of work for the Hackett Road Sanitary Sewer Pumping Station Storage Basin & Controls, Contract No. 206", be adopted. Ayes; Six. Absent: Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1981-382. 80869 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Dowie that Change Order No. 1 for work performed in connection with F.Y. 1981 Sidewalk Repair Program, Contract No. 221, by Larry Hope, together with City Engineer's recommendation for approval, be received, placed on file, approved and Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Motion carried. 80870 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty that Change Order No. 1 for work performed in connection with F.Y. 1981 Sidewalk Repair Program No. 2, Contract No. 224, by Denman Phillips Construction Co., Inc., together with City Engineer's recommendation for approval, be received, placed on file, approved and Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Motion carried. 80871 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that Change Order Nos. 15, 16, and 17 for work performed in connection with West Ridgeway Avenue Paving, Contract No. 165, by Irving F. Jensen Co., Inc., together with City Engineer's recommendation for approval, be received, placed on file, approved and Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 80872 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Bowers that "Resolution providing for the issuance of $4,725,000 General Obligation Bonds - Downtown Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan and providing for levy of taxes", be adopted and setting date of hearing as August 10, 1981 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers and Clerk instructed to publish notice accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1981-383. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 80873 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Getty 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 action deferred for one week. (Sid Lederman rezoning on Dysart Road & U.S. Highway 218 - See C.R.#80795 of 7/6/81). Motion carried. BILLS - PAYMENT 80874 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that "Bills, Resolution, Schedule "A" and "B", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1981-384. 80875 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that "Resolution authorizing the payment of the following statements for work completed by contractors and amounts indicated together with recomendation for approval: Shaulis Road Improvements - Bridge - From State Highway 21 to relocated U. S. Highway 218, Federal Project No. M-6470(1)--81-07, Contract No. 200, Brice, Petrides & Associates, Inc. --,$2,379.53 Construction Staking & Construction Review Services, Shaulis Road Grading and paving from State Highway 21 to relocated U.S. Highway 218, Federal Project No. M-6470(2)--81--07, Contract No. 201, Brice, Petrides & Associates, Inc. -- $25,709.46 F.Y. 1982 Cedar Terrace Area Paving Program, Contract No. 226, Schenk Engineering Company -- $29,075.87", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1981-385. 80876 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Burton 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. 9 - UDAG Project Public Improvements, Phase I, Section 1, Contract No. 175, Cedar Falls Construction Co., Inc. -- $76,261.38 July 27, 1981 -3- 80876 Continued. Pay Estimate No. 11 - UDAG Project Public Improvements, Phase I, Section 3, Contract No. 175, See Electric, Inc.-- $1,457.10 Pay Estimate No. 3 - UDAG Project Public Improvements, Phase II, Section 1, Contract No. 178, Cedar Falls Construction Co., Inc. -- $83,027.28 Pay Estimate No. 4 - UDAG Project Public Improvements, Phase II, Section 2, Contract No. 178, Cedar Valley Corporation -- $120,088.00 Pay Estimate No. 6 - UDAG Project Public Improvements, Phase II, Section 3, Contract No. 178, See Electric, Inc. -- $1,787.49 Pay Estimate No. 6 — UDAG Project Public Improvements, Phase II, Section 4, Contract No. 178, See Electric, Inc. -- $12,614.90 Pay Estimate No. 5 - Lincoln-Ackermant Area Storm Sewer & Pumping Station, Contract No. 205, Hurst Excavating, Inc. -- $65,799.54 Pay Estimate No. 2 - F.Y. 1981 Rachael Street Storm Sewer, Contract No. 212, R.E.A., Ltd. -- $99,189.56 Pay Estimate No. 3 - Shaulis Road Grading and Paving, Federal Project No. M-6470(2)--81-07, Contract No. 201, Fred Carlson Company, Inc. -- $146,395.75 Final Pay Estimate - Paramount Park Improvements, Contract No. 218, Dale J. Clark Contracting Co. -- $14,758.18 Pay Estimate No. 1 - F.Y. 1981 Fowler Street Sanitary Sewer Program, Contract No. 216, Lehman Trucking and Excavating, Inc. -- $10,830.60 Pay Estimate No. 3 - F.Y. 1981 18th Street Bridge Painting and Repairs, Contract No. 220, Taylor-Isenhower, Inc. -- $94,782.34 Pay Estimate No. 3 - F.Y. 1981 Paving Program, Contract No. 213, Cedar Valley Corporation -- $33,831.21 Final Pay Estimate - F.Y. 1981 Sidewalk Repair Program, Sections I, II and III, Contract No. 221, Larry Hope -- $11,832.39 Final Pay Estimate - F.Y. 1981 Sidewalk Repair Program No. 2, Contract No. 224, Denman Phillips Construction Co. -- $8,519.67", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1981-386. NEW BUSINESS 80877 Moved by Bowers, seconded by Burton that "Resolution authorizing payment to beneficiaries of slain Police Officers Michael Hoing ($17,144.16) and Wayne Rice ($16,566.61)", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 1981-387. Attend Functions: 80878 Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers that the following request for permission to attend functions, with expenses allowed not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: Superintendent of Sewers to attend International Public Works Congress & Equipment Show, Atlanta, Georgia, September 11 - 17, 1981 -- $940.00. Ayes: Six. Absent: Penaluna. Motion carried. July 27, 1981 -4- MISCELLANEOUS 80879 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Getty that the following applications for Beer and Liquor License, be received, placed on file, approved and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department: Beer and Liquor License Permit Applications Class C James R. Schoo dba Jim's Lounge, 1406 Commercial St. (Renewal) H & F, Inc. dba The Round Up, 1927 Jefferson St. (Renewal) Cadillac Enterprises, 650 LaPorte Rd. (Renewal) Beer Permit License Applications Class C R & G Oil Company, Inc. dba R & G Service #12, 1925 W. 4th St.(Renewal) Nash Finch Company dba Warehouse Market, 4026 Alexandria (Renewal) Sunday Sales - Beer & Liquor Permit License Applications Class C H & F, Inc. dba The Round Up, 1927 Jefferson St. (Renewal) Cadillac Enterprises, 650 LaPorte Rd. (Renewal) Sunday Sales - Beer Permit License Applications Class C R & G Oil Company, Inc. dba R & G Service #12, 1925 W. 4th St.(Renewal) Motion carried. 80880 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty that the following Dance License Permit Application be received, placed on file and approved: Miriam L. Rand dba L & M Tap, 1607 Sycamore Motion carried. 80881 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Getty that the following application for Taxicab Driver be received, placed on file and approved: Thomas Roby, 1306 W. Donald Street, Apt. 211 Motion carried. BONDS 80882 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wilharm that report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk through July 27, 1981, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. '.80883 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that the Council adjourn. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger City Clerk