HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/27/81April 27, 1981
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at McKinstry Junior
High School Auditorium at 7:00 P.M., on April 27, 1981. Mayor Rooff in the Chair. On
Roll Call: Present: Bowers, Burton, Dowie, Getty, Penaluna, Roehr. Absent: Wilharm.
Invocation by Councilman Getty.
80323 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular
Session of April 27, 1981, at 7:00 P.M., be accepted and approved. Motion carried.
80324 - Moved by Burton seconded by Getty that the minutes of the Regular Session held April
20, 1981 at 7:00 P.M. be approved. Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
80325 - A representative of B & R Roofing, asked that the City Council consider granting a
noise variance for his operation. He explained that he operated a vacuum machine
that removes gravel from roof tops.
Mayor Rooff explained that it would be necessary for him to submit an application
for variance, which details the need for a variance. The Council would then be able
to act upon the request.
Moved by Burton, seconded by Roehr that the above matter be referred to the Council
Agenda of May 4, 1981 for formal action by the Council. Motion carried.
80326 - Bea Allen, 615 Cottage Street inquired about the status of sanitary sewer project
and was told that it was included in the Block Grant application now being reviewed
by HUD.
She also commented about past experiences with the Police Department and felt that
procedures among the department should be standardized.
Moved by Bowers, seconded by Burton that the above comments be received and placed
on file. Motion carried.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
80327 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that request of Mildred Tovar for Council on its
motion to rezone from "M-1" Light Industrial District to "R-2" One and Two Family
Residence District approximately 2.3 acres of land generally located east of Burton
Avenue and south of U.S. Highway 20 together with Zoning Commission's recommendation
for denial, be received, placed on file, and "Resolution setting date of hearing as
May 18, 1981 at 7:00 P.M., in the City Hall Council Chambers", be adopted, and Clerk
instructed to publish notice accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Wilharm.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-187.
80328 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Getty that request of Wilma M. Young for permission
to construct a temporary asphalt driveway at 2600 Ansborough 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 Wilma M. Young and
authorizing construction of temporary asphalt driveway at 2600 Ansborough Avenue,
irrespective of a later official grade", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Wilharm.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-188.
80329 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Burton that request of Steve S. Conrad for permission
to construct a temporary concrete driveway at 2221-2223 Rainbow Drive, 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 Steve S.
Conrad and authorizing construction of temporary concrete driveway at 2221-2223
Rainbow Drive, irrespective of a later official grade", adopted. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Wilharm. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.
1981-189.
80330 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Bowers that request of Earl J. Tuttle for permission to
construct a temporary asphalt driveway at 236 Auburn Street, 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 Earl J. Tuttle and
authorizing construction of temporary asphalt driveway at 236 Auburn Street,
irrespective of a later official grade", adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Wilharm.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 1981-190.
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REPORTS
80331 - Councilman Roehr suggested that perhaps Wren Road should be made a thru
street because of the current traffic pattern in the area.
Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that communication from Mike Mrzlak, Sign and
Traffic, reporting on 4 -way stop sign placement on Robin Road and Wren Road referred
to under C.R.#80300 of April 20, 1981, be received, place0on file and action
delayed for one week. Motion carried.
DOCUMENTS
80332 Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that communication from City Engineer recommending
acceptance of sanitary sewer for Pro's Addition, Phase II, together with two-year
maintenance bond for said improvement be received, placed on file and approved with
effective date of bond being that of date of Council approval. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
80333 - Hugh Field, Attorney, explained that the adoption of this resolution authorizes the
company to access all incurred costs from the present time to date of hearing to the
bond sale.
Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that "Resolution authorizing the execution of a
Memorandum of Agreement by and between the City of Waterloo, Iowa and Ken -Jan, Inc.
regarding the issuance of qualified Urban Revitalization Area Revenue Bonds", be
adopted, with the location of the project to be at the intersection of East Park and
Franklin. Ayes: Bowers, Dowie, Getty, Penaluna. Nays: Burton, Roehr. Absent:
Wilharm. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-191.
80334 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Dowie that communication from Community Development
Administrator transmitting offers to release railroad service spur line from W. H.
Hartman Company (Waterloo Courier) for property generally located at 10th &
Commercial Sts. in conjunction with local flood protection project be received,
placed on file and "Resolution accepting and approving certain offers to release
railroad service for a railroad spur line and accepting and approving agreement", be
adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Wilharm. Resolution adopted and upon ap-
proval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-192.
80335 - Roger Mogle, Personnel Director, explained that the Fire Marshall position was
placed in the step/range system.
Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that communication from Personnel Director
transmitting an 8 1/4% increase in the 1982 salary schedule for administrative
employees, be received, placed on file and approved, and "Resolution fixing the
compensation of the City of Waterloo officials and employees", be delayed for two
(2) weeks to allow further review. Motion carried.
80336 - Jack Roehr, Councilman, inquired why the fees were being lowered in Peddler's
Ordinance. Mayor Rooff explained that the current charges of $15/day would most
probably be struck down in a court of law as excessive. The proposed amount covers
costs incurred by the City Clerk's Office.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Penaluna that "an Ordinance amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by repealing Subsections 23-36 through
23-41 of Division 3, Peddlers and Solictors, of Chapter 23, Licenses and Business
Regulations, and enacting in lieu thereof new Subsections 23-36 through 23-41.4 of
Division 3, Peddlers and Solicitors, of Chapter 23, Licenses and Business
Regulations", be received, placed on file and passed for the first time. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Wilharm. Motion carried.
80337 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Roehr to receive and place on file a petition of
objection signed by Winston H. and Everett W. Scott on the rezoning request from,
"S-1" Shopping Center District to "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District
property near the intersection of Reber and Fletcher Avenues. Motion carried.
80338 - Charles Pickett (Attorney for Mr. Scott) objected to the rezoning and stated that
the area was most suited for commercial uses. He reiterated the history of the
property and explained the attempts made by the owners to secure buyers for the
property.
Moved by Bowers, seconded by Burton that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479,
as amended, by adding Subsection No. 189, Rezoning Certain Property to Section
2A-5", be received, placed on file and passed for the second time. Ayes: Bowers,
Burton, Roehr. Nays: Dowie, Getty, Penaluna. Absent: Wilharm. Motion NOT
carried.
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80339 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that "Ordinance amending Chapter 16, Garbage and
Refuse, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by repealing
Subsections (a), (d) and (e) of Section 16-8, Fee for Service; Penalty for Late
Payment; Reimbursement, and enacting in lieu thereof new Subsections (a), (d) and
(e) to Section 16-8, Fee for Service; Penalty for Late Payment; Unpaid Assessments
Certified to Taxes; Reimbursement", be received, placed on file and passed for the
second time. Motion carried.
80340 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Roehr, that the rules requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings, be suspended, the above
ordinance recorded as having been considered and passed for the second and third
times, and now placed on its final adoption. (Garbage and Refuse -- See C.R.#80339)
Ayes: Bowers, Dowie, Getty, Penaluna, Roehr. Nays: Burton. Absent: Wilharm.
Motion NOT carried.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
80341 Moved by Roehr, seconded by Burton that proof of publication of notice of public
hearing on proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, estimate of cost, etc.
for F. Y. 1981 Paving Program, Contract No. 213 as published in the Waterloo Courier
on April 10, 1981, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
80342 - HOLD HEARING - This being the time and place for hearing, the Mayor called for
written and oral objections, and there were none.
Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that "Resolution adopting plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost, for F.Y. 1981 Paving Program, Contract No.
213", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Wilharm. Resolution adopted and upon
approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-193.
80343 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie that Proof of Publication of Notice to Contractors
or Invitation for Bids for construction for F.Y. 1981 Paving Program, Contract No.
213, as published in the Waterloo Courier on April 10, 1981, be received and placed
on file. Motion carried.
80344 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Burton to receive, file and instruct Clerk to open and
read bids and refer to Engineers and delay award of contract for one week.
BIDDER BID BOND BID
Cedar Falls Const. Co. 5% $299,680.08
Cedar Valley Corp. 5% 270,123.87
Rohlin Const. Co. 5% 314,677.34
Gene Bond Plumbing & Heating Co. 10% 282,043.23
Motion carried.
80345 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that Proof of Publication of Notice of Public
Hearing on proposal to sell and convey real property generally located south of
Sager Avenue along the western city limits as published in the Waterloo Courier on
April 10, 1981, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
80346 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers that appraisal summary sheet for property
located along Sager Avenue and the western city limits be received and placed on
file. Motion carried.
80347 - 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 Bowers, seconded by Penaluna that bids be received, placed on file and
instruct Clerk to open and read and refer to the Plan and Program Department for
report back May 4, 1981. Clerk reported that the following sealed bids be
received:
BIDDER AMT. OF CERTIFIED CHECK AMT. OF BID
Joe Minard Const. Co. $20,000.00 $193,160.00
Motion carried.
80348 Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that Proof of Publication of Notice of Public
Hearing on proposal to sell and convey the West Side Library as published in the
Waterloo Courier on April 10, 1981, be received and placed on file. Motion
carried.
April 27, 1981
HEARINGS AND BIDS
80349 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that appraisal summary sheet for West Side Library
be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
80350 - 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 Penaluna, seconded by Bowers tbet that bids be received, placed on file and
instruct Clerk to open and read and refer to the Plan and Program Department for
report back May 4, 1981. Clerk reported that the following sealed bids be
received:
BIDDER AMT. OF CERTIFIED CHECK AMT. OF BID
Grout Museum of History
and Science
Motion carried.
$4,000.00 $40,000.00
Ed Gallagher briefly explained the Museum's plans for the site including their
future plan to utilize the entire block for museum purposes. He asked that no
restrictions be placed on the property.
80351 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty that proof of publication of notice of public
hearing on proposal to sell and convey property generally located at the southeast
corner of the intersection of Shilliam and Halstead Streets as published in the
Waterloo Courier on April 10, 1981, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
80352 - 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 Bowers, seconded by Getty that bids be received, placed on file and
instruct Clerk to open and read. Clerk reported that the following sealed bids be
received and referred to the Plan and Program Department for a report back on May 4,
1981.
BIDDER AMT. OF CERTIFIED CHECK AMT. OF BID
Burt's Corporation $200.00 (Cash) $3,000.00
Motion carried.
HEARINGS
80353 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that Proof of Publication of Notice of Public
Hearing on site plan for property generally located southerly of Prescotts Drive and
Easterly of Fostoria Drive as published in the Waterloo Courier on April 10, 1981,
be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
80354 - 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 Getty, seconded by Burton that "Resolution approving the site plan for
Tract B, Southland Park to be located southerly of Prescotts Drive and easterly of
Fostoria Drive", be adopted. 'Ayes: Six. Absent: Wilharm. Resolution adopted and
upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-194.
BILLS - PAYMENTS
80355 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Penaluna that Bills, Resolution, "Schedule A", be
adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Wilharm. Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor assigned No. 1981-195.
80356 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie 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. 1 - UDAG Project Public Improvements, Phase II,
Section 2, Contract No. 178 Cedar Valley Corporation --
$108,008.19",
be adopted.
Ayes: Six. Absent: Wilharm. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 1981-196.
April. 27, 1981
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NEW BUSINESS
80357 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Getty that proposed plans and specifications for F.Y.
1981 Fowler Street Sanitary Sewer Program, Contract No. 216 as prepared by Wayne
Claassen Engineering and Surveying, Inc., be received, placed on file and
"Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, form of contract, estimate of
cost, etc., for F.Y. 1981 Fowler Street Sanitary Sewer Program,Contract No. 216 and
setting date of hearing and receipt of bids as May 18, 1981 at 7:00 P.M. in the City
Hall Council Chambers", be adopted and Clerk instructed to publish notice
accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Wilharm. Resolution adopted and upon approval
by Mayor assigned No. 1981-197.
80358 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Getty that communication from Waterloo Board of Park
Commissioners, reporting death of Leo Ohrt effective April 17, 1981 and entitlement
of 192 hours vacation pay and 429 1/2 hours sick leave be received, placed on file
and "Resolution approving payment of $4,114.33 vacation and sick pay to estate of
Leo Ohrt, Park Department", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Wilharm. Resolution
adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-198.
80359 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Roehr that communication from City Clerk transmitting
specifications for the City's Health, Life, and Dental Insurance be received, placed
on file, and "Resolution authorizing Clerk to seek proposals on City's Health, Life,
and Dental Insurance", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Wilharm. Resolution
adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-199.
80360 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Roehr that the following requests for permission to
attend functions with expenses allowed not to exceed amounts shown, be received,
placed on file and approved:
Personnel Director to attend League of Iowa Municipalities, Des Moines, Iowa,
May 8, 1981 -- $56.00.
2 Personnel, Fire Department to attend Triage in Trauma, Ramada Inn,
Waterloo, Iowa, April 30 - May 3, 1981 -- $140.00, plus use of City Vehicle.
Chief Heating Inspector to attend Seminar on Solar Energy, Chicago, Illinois,
May 20 - 24, 1981 -- $620.00.
Captain, Police Department to attend Training Session on
Iowa Teletype system, Des Moines, Iowa, April 27 - 28, 1981
-- $120.00.
Ayes: Six. Absent: Wilharm. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
80361 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Penaluna that the following applications for Beer and
Liquor Licenses 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 A
El Mecca Shrine Club, 716 Commercial St. Renewal
Class C
hem lma Luloff dba Fortune's Tavern, 328 Elm St. Renewal
Zilch Ltd. dba Corner Tap, 108 Jefferson Renewal
Beer Permit License Applications
Class B
Waterloo Softball Association, Inc., Softball Complex -Corner
of Burton & Longfellow (New -Seasonal)
Rigel, Ltd dba Godfather's Pizza, 1946 Schukei Rd. Renewal
Hong Kong Cafe, Inc. dba Hong Kong Cafe, 631 Lafayette Renewal
Class C
Quiktrip Corporation dba QuikTrip #533, 4335 LaPorte Road Renewal
Quiktrip Corporation dba QuikTrip #528, 1820 Williston Renewal
Sunday Sales Beer & Liquor Permit License Application
Class A
El Mecca Shrine Club, 716 Commercial Renewal
Sunday Sales Beer Permit License Applications
Class B
Rim, Ltd. dba Godfather's Pizza, 1946 Schukei Road Renewal
Waterloo Softball Association, Inc., Softball Complex -Corner
of Burton & Longfellow (New -Seasonal)
Hong Kong, Inc. dba Hong Kong Cafe, 631 Lafayette St. Renewal
Class C
Quiktrip Corporation dba QuikTrip #533, 4335 La Porte Rd. Renewal
Quiktrip Corporation dba QuikTrip #528, 1820 Williston Renewal
Motion carried.
April 27, 1981
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MISCELLANEOUS CONTINUED
80362 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Penaluna that the following application for Junk
Dealers, be received, placed on file and approved:
Victor H. Fuller dba Vic Fuller Sal. & Wrecking Co., 2113 Mitchell
Max Long & Jerome P. Greene & John L. Smith, 2724 Lafayette
Pat's Auto Salvage, 1700 Commercial St.
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Motion carried.
80363 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Burton that the following application for Automobile
Salvage Yards, be received, placed on file and approved:
Nathan Lipkin dba Commercial Auto,1330 Commercial St.
Pat's Auto Salvage, Mitchell and Lowell Streets
Wilber Auto Body & Sales, Inc., 2220 Easton
Victor H. Fuller dba Vic Fuller Salvage & Wrecking Co., 113
Mitchell
Motion carried.
80364 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Getty that the following application for ambulance
attendant driver, be received, placed on file and approved:
Paul Lynn Hartman, 2719 Prescotts Drive
Motion carried.
80365 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Penaluna that the following application for Dance
License, be received, placed on file and approved:
Wanda A. Abbe dba The Colony Club, 612 Maynard St.
Motion carried.
80366 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Bowers that the following application for Scavenger's
License, be received, placed on file and approved:
Keith Green dba Sanitary Septic Service, 515 Grant St., Cedar Falls
Motion carried.
80367 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Getty that the following application for Taxicab
Driver's License be received, placed on file and approved:
1) Earnest Bennett, P.O. Box 1051
2) Richard Schwartz, 358 Grand Blvd.
3) Rollo Moe, 2925 Dell Dr.
4) Ronald Uhlenberg, 1027 Lafayette
5) Miriam Jacobsen, 3709 Cedar Knoll
6) Jerry Houghland, 325 4th St., Washburn
7) Gordon Woods, P.O. Box 291
8) Joan Woods, 2235 Lincoln, Cedar Falls
9) Don Martin, 411 1/2 W. 5th St.
10) Rex Davis, P. 0. Box 1051
11) Cathy Treichel, 1027 Edgewood
12) Dwanye Hansberger, 2932 Box Elder La.
13) Dody Caley 329 W. 10th St.
14) Jack Cundiff, 198 Greenwood
15) Mary Brouwer, 2018 Ansborough
16) Lind Johnson, 725 Washington
17) Ricky Grandon, 832 Lafayette
18) Susan Anderson, 1002 Clair, Lot 19, Cedar Falls
19) Steve Moore, 301 Rath
20) Douglas Brouwer, 1447 Ruth
21) Jeff Heasley, 136 E. Parker
22) Jerry Schaefer, P. 0. Box 1626
23) Ken Leiss, 620 W. Park
24) Vicki Leiss, 620 W. Park
25) Louis Jirack, 425 Allen St.
Motion carried.
80368 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Burton that application for six (6) taxicab licenses
submitted by Waterloo Yellow Cab Co-op, 117 E. llth St. for renewal of Taxicab
Licenses for year beginaipg May 1, 1981, be received, pla,,Sd on file and granted.
Motion carried.
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BONDS
80369 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers that report of City Attorney and list of bonds
filed with Clerk through April 27, 1981, be received, placed on file and report and
bonds approved. Motion carried.
80370 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Roehr that the Council adjourns. Motion carried.
Larry P. Burger
City Clerk
April 27, 1981