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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/09/81February 9, 1981 The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session Council Chambers in the City Hall at 7:00 p.m., on February 9, 1981. Mayor Rooff in the Chair. On roll call: Present: Bowers, Burton, Dowie, Getty, Penaluna, Roehr, Wilharm. Absent: None. Invocation by Councilman Wilharm. 79907 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wilharm, that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session of February 9, 1981, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. 79908 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Burton, that the Minutes of the Regular Session held February 2, 1981, at 7:00 p.m. be approved. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING 79909 - Moved by Councilman Roehr, seconded by Dowie, that proof of publication of Notice of Intention to Issue Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (W. W. Grainger, Inc. Project) not to exceed $1,000,000 in the City of Waterloo, Iowa as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 23, 1981, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 79910 - The Mayor announced that the purpose of the meeting was to hold a public hearing on the proposal to issue not to exceed $1,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the City's Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (W. W. Grainger, Inc. Project), pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 419, Code of Iowa, for the purpose of defraying all or a portion of the cost of that amount, of certain buildings and related improvments and equipment constituting an industrial distribution center to be located on the northeast corner of Airport Boulevard and West Airline Highway (Route 57) and used by the Company for the storage and shipping of certain of its products. It is proposed that the proceeds from the sale of said bonds be loaned by the City to W.W. Grainger, Inc. Project, with loan payments sufficient to pay principal of, interest and premium, if any, on such bonds as the same shall fall due. The Mayor then asked if there was any person or persons present to express views for or against the proposal to issue said bonds, notice of said hearing having been published as required by law. Written objections or other comments were filed by the following: None. Ann T. Doherty, spoke on behalf of William Blair & Co., the underwriter of the proposed bond issuance. She explained that the proceeds of the sale would be used to finance the construction of an industrial distribution center for W. W. Grainger, who distributes electric motors, motor controls, gear motors, fans, blowers, etc. 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 Bowers proposed the following resolution and moved its adoption. Council member Wilharm seconded the motion and "Resolution determining to proceed with the issuance and sale of not to exceed $1,000,000 in aggregate principal Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (W. W. Grainger, Inc. Project) of the City of Waterloo", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-50. ,79911 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers, that a"Resolution authorizing the execution of a memorandum of agreement by and between the City of Waterloo, Iowa, and W. W. Grainger, Inc., regarding the issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds,"be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-51 ;79912 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Wilharm that proof of publication of Notice of Intention to Issue Qualified Urban Renewal Area Revenue Bonds (W. F. Mclntee & Sons, Inc. and Lincoln Park Properties Project) not to exceed $600,000 in the City of Waterloo, Iowa as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 23, 1981, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. -2- 79913 - The Mayor announced that the purpose of the meeting was to hold a public hearing on the proposal to issue not to exceed $600,000 aggregate principal amount of the City's qualified Urban Renewal Area Revenue Bonds (W. F. Mclntee & Sons, Inc. and Lincoln Park Properties Project), pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 419, Code of Iowa, for the purpose of defraying all or a portion of the cost of that amount, of acquisition and improvements to land and buildings which are suitable for use in a commercial enterprise; i.e. the construction and renovation of commercial office space retail business space at 325 E. 4th Street in Waterloo, Iowa located within the area of and consistent with the City's Urban Renewal Plan. It is proposed that the proceeds from the sale of said bonds be loaned by the City to Wm. F. Mclntee and Lincoln Park Properties Project, with loan payments sufficient to pay principal of, interest and premium, if any, on such Bonds as the same shall fall due. The Mayor then asked if there was any person or persons present to express views for or against the proposal to issue said bonds, notice of said hearing having been published as required by law. Written objections or other comments were filed by the following: None. Oral objections or other comments were made by the following: John Mclntee spoke in support of the project and explained that the Terminal Building located at the corner of E. 4th Street and Mulberry would be renovated for office use. 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 Dowie seconded the motion and "Resolution determining to proceed with issuance and sale of not to exceed $600,000 in Aggregate Principal Urban Renewal Revenue Bonds(Wm. F. McIntee & Sons, Inc. and Lincoln Park Properties Project) of the City of Waterloo", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-52. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 79914 - Clifford Hunt, 3449 Cedar Terrace Dr., stated that a garage fire had taken place at 704 Elliot Court and that he was displeased with the manner in which the Fire Department handled the situation. Chief Olson explained that the situation was under control. The Mayor expressed his confidence in the Department's work. Moved -by Roehr, seconded Bowers, that the above remarks be received and placed on file. Motion carried. Councilman Getty asked about the status of the taxicab ordinance as related to the cleanliness standards discussed three weeks earlier. Mayor Rooff explained that the attorney's would be scheduling a work session soon. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 79915 - It was explained that the portion being proposed for vacation is excess right-of-way since W. 4th St., was relocated,there remains unused right-of-way which will be used by the hotel developer for the building and skywalk. Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Roehr, that communication from William S. Smith, attorney, requesting the City Council convey and sell additional property along West 4th Street and grant an easement for air rights for the walkway over West 4th Street connecting the new Hotel and Conway Civic Center be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as February 23, 1981, to vacate the right-of-way of said parcel and to grant an easement for air rights for a walkway over West 4th Street connecting the new hotel and Conway Civic Center", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981-53. February 9, 1981 -3 - UNFINISHED BUSINESS 79916 - Questions were raised as to the contents of Ordinance No. 3103, the ordinance establishing an Urban Revitalization District and whether construction commenced before the adoption of the ordinance (Oct. 6, 1980) were eligible for tax abatement. The State Code clearly indicates that abatements can be made 1 year prior to the City's adoption of an ordinance. Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers, that communication from Don Temeyer, Plan and Program Commission Director, transmitting information concerning the Urban Revitalization Bill referred to in Council Action #79893, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 79917 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that communication from Plan and Program Director recommending approval for tax abatement for 1318 East Fourth Street be received, placed on file and "Resolution recommending approval on application of 1318 East Fourth Street for tax abatement as permitted by the Urban Revitalization Bill", be adopted and Clerk instructed to forward said application to the City Assessor for final determination of tax exemption. Ayes: Five, Nays: Roehr and Wilharm. Resolution adopted and upon approval by the Mayor assigned No. 1981 - 54. 79918 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Bowers, that communication from Plan and Program Director recommending approval for tax abatement for 726 Adams be received, placed on file and "Resolution recommending approval on application 726 Adams for tax abatement as permitted by the Urban Revitalization Bill, be adopted and Clerk instructed to forward said application to the City Assessor for final determination of tax exemption. Ayes: Five, Nays: Roehr and Wilharm. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981 - 55. X79919 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers, that communication from Personnel Director recommending approval of Bargaining Agreement with Municipal Employees Local No. 1127 for the period of July 1, 1981, to June 30, 1982, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving the agreement with Municipal Employees Local No. 1127, and authorizing the Mayor to sign and execute same in behalf of the City of Waterloo, Iowa", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981 - 56. 79920 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Burton that communication from Personnel Director recommending approval of Bargaining Agreement with Firefighters Local #66 for the period of July 1, 1981, to June 30, 1982, be received, placed on file and authorizing the Mayor to sign and execute same in behalf of the City of Waterloo, Iowa", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981 - 57. 79921 REPORTS - Moved by Burton, seconded by Dowie that City Treasurer's Statement for January, 1981, showing fund balance January 1, 1981, $17,466,939.06 + Revenues - Taxes $465,574.84 + Revenues - City Clerk $550,049.46 + Revenues - City Treasurer $1,894,383.23 + Revenues - Transfers $4,684,578.82 - Disbursements $7,971,995.00, fund balance 1/31/81 $17,089,530.41, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 79922 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Penaluna, that Finance Director's Statement for January, 1981 showing fund balance January 1, 1981, $16,988,489.56 + Revenues $7,555,779.51 - Bill payments $1,799,664.44 - Payrolls $1,090,802.38 - Commission Bills $576,527.68 - Transfers $4,514,380.02, fund balance 1/31/81 $16,562,894.55, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 79923 - Jackie Cooper, a spokesperson for John & Jan Rice & owners of the Lafayette Building, stated that they would remedy any dangerous situation. February 9, 1981 -4 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Roehr, that recommendation from C. W. Parsons, Building Official recommending property legally described as Original Plat W'loo East Lot 10 Block 28 NW 20' Lot 9 Block 28 NW 20' SW 25' Lot 8 Block 28 NW 40' SE 60' Lot 7 Block 28 SW 35' SE 20' Lot 7 Block 28 and commonly known as the Lafayette Building be declared as a dangerous building and adopt "Resolution declaring the building commonly described as the Lafayette Building a public nuisance as outlined under Chapter 26, Section 26-1 of the Waterloo Code of Ordinances and instruct the City Attorney to take the appropriate steps he deems necessary", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981 - 58. DOCUMENTS 79924 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers, that communication from City Engineer transmitting right-of-way assurance statement with the Iowa Department of Transportation and recommending approval , be received, placed on file and "Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the annual right-of-way assurance statement with the Iowa Department of Transportation", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981 - 59. 79925 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers, that final plat of Klingaman Park Addition together with Engineer's Certificate of Survey, Deed of Dedication, Petition and Waivers, Report of the City En ine r and Plan and Program (.omimiSSionreG011 m� © a0a ppr� OaQ h;� recommendation for Council approval be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving the final plat of Klingaman Park Addition, Black Hawk County, Iowa", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981 - 60. 79926 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Dowie, that final plat of Audubon Park Second Addition together with Engineer's Certificate of Survey, Deed of Dedication, Petition and Waivers, Report of the City Engineer and Plan and Program Commission's resolution of approval and its recommendation for Council approval be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving the final plat of Audubon Park Second Addition, Black Hawk County, Iowa", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981 - 61. BILLS PAYMENT 79927 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wilharm that "Bills, Resolution, "Schedule A" and "Schedule B", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981 - 62. 79928 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that "Resolution authorizing the payment of the following statements for work completed by contractors and amounts indicated together with recommendation for approval: F.Y. 1981 Columbus Area Storm Sewer, Contract No. 211, Robinson Engineering Company - $3,871.00. Downtown 80's Project, Communication Network Systems - $16,830.00;� Be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981 - 63. Mayor Rooff introduced a member of Troop 25, John Worthington & welcomed him to the Council Meeting. 79929 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Getty 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. 10 UDAG Project Public Improvements, Phase I, Section 3, Contract No. 175, See Electric, Inc., - $5,215.01. Pay Estimate No. 2 UDAG Project Public Improvements, Phase II, Section 3, Contract No. 178, See Electric, Inc., - $1,463.40. Pay Estimate No. 2 - UDAG Project Public Improvements, Phase II, Section 4, Contrac\ No. 178, See Electric, Ir 1, - $5,003.10, Be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981 - 64. -5- 79930 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Burton, that proposed plans and spec- ifications for the F.Y. 1981 18th Street Bridge Painting and repairs, Contract No. 220 as prepared by Brice, Petrides & Associates, Inc., be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing on the receipt of bids for F. Y. 1981 18th Street Bridge Painting and Repairs, Contract No. 220 as March 9, 1981, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers", be adopted and Clerk instructed to publish notice of hearing. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981 - 65 79931 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers, that proposed plans and specifications for the Paramount. Park,Project, Contract No. 218 as prepared by City Park Department and Brice, Petrides & Assoc., Inc., be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing on the receipt of bids for Paramount Park Project, Contract No. 218 as March 2, 1981, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall chambers", be adopted and Clerk instructed to publish notice of hearing. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1981 -66. 79932 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty, that the following requests for permission to attend functions, with expenses allowed not to exceed amounts shown, be received, placed on file and approval: Two Golf Course Superintendents to attend Annual Iowa Turf Grass Conference, Des Moines, Iowa, March 2-4, 1981, $365.00. Fire Chief to attend Spring Conference of Iowa Association of Fire Chiefs, Ames, Iowa, March 4-5, 1981, $70.00 plus use of City Vehicle. Clerk II, Engineering Department, to attend Office Personnel Seminar Waterloo, Iowa, February 24, 1981, - $125.00. Secretary III, Engineering Department, to attend Secretarial Seminar Waterloo, Iowa, February 25, 1981, $125.00. Motion carried. 79933 - MISCELLANEOUS Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wilharm, that 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 & Liquor Permit License Application Class C Sally Fleming dba Welcome Inn, 901 Sycamore St. (Renewal) Beer Permit License Applications Class C Osco Drug Inc., dba Osco Drug, 113 Crossroads Blvd. (Renewal) Roth R. Bryant, Jr. dba Jr's By Lo Market, 924 Linn St. (Renewal) Roth R. Bryant, Jr. dba B & M Grocery, 831 Mobile St. (Renewal) R & G Oil Company dba R & G Service #3, 1611 E. 4th St. (Renewal) Sunday Sales - Beer Permit License Application Class C R & G Oil Company, Inc. dba R & G Service #3, 1611 E 4th St. (Renewal) Roth R. Bryand, Jr dba Jr's By Lo Market, 924 Linn St. (Renewal) Roth R. Bryant, Jr. dba B & M Grocery, 831 Mobile St. (Renewal) Osco Drug Inc., dba Osco Drug, 113 Crossroads Blvd (Renewal) Motion carried. 79934 - Moved by Councilman Burton, seconded by Bowers, that the following application for Taxicab Driver, be received placed on file and approved: Gerald L Houghland, 325 Fourth St., Washburn, Iowa (New) Motion carried. 79935 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie, that report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk through February 9, 1981, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. 79936 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Dowie, that Council adjourn. Motion carried. February 9, 1981