HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/08/92June 8, 1992
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 June 8, 1992. Mayor Albert C. Manning, Jr. in
the Chair. Roll Call: Dell, Fox, Angel, Buck, Wright, Budak, Lemke.
Invocation by: Councilperson Rose Angel
Pledge of Allegiance: Mark Boesen, Community Development Assistant Administrator
99444 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, June 8, 1992, at
7:00 p.m., and the Minutes of the Regular Session on Monday, June 1, 1992, at 7:00
p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
99445 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Dell
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on plans, specifications,
form of contract, etc. and taking of bids for the F.Y. 1992 Street Reconstruction
Program - No. 2, Contract No. 430, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 27,
1992, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
99446 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for
written and oral objections and there were none.
Moved by Buck, seconded by Dell
that "Resolution confirming the approval of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with said project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-297.
99447 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution ordering construction", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-298.
99448 - Assistant City Engineer Dennis Gentz reported that bid opening on said contract has
been extended to June 15, 1992 and that the completion date for said project be
extended to May 28, 1993. After talking with contractors, city staff concluded
that contractors had too much work this construction season to complete said
project within the original time frame.
Moved by Dell, seconded by Fox
that the date of bid opening be extended to June 15, 1992 on above said project.
Motion carried.
HEARINGS
99449 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Dell
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of George Marquart
to rezone from "C-1" Commercial District and "C-2" Commercial District to "C -Z"
Conditional Zoning District property generally located on the east and west side
of Logan Avenue and north of Airline Highway to allow expansion of the existing
manufacturing site, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 27, 1992, be
received and placed on file. Motion carried.
99450 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for
written and oral objections.
Don Temeyer, Planning and Development Director, stated that the recommendation of
approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission was subject to the
following stipulations: 1) The lot on the west side of U.S. Highway 63 shall be
used only for parking of employees' vehicles in accordance with the proposed site
plan and all materials and equipment currently stored on the lot shall be removed
by June 1, 1992, 2) The existing parking lot on the west side of the highway shall
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Hearings - continued
99457 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell
that "Resolution approving said site plan amendment", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-299.
99458 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Dell
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Ben & Dick's
Auto Parts and adjoining property owner to vacate the sidewalk generally located
along the east side of West Tenth Street, north of Commercial Street, as published
in the Waterloo Courier on May 27, 1992, be received and placed on file. Motion
carried.
99459 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for
written and oral objections.
Don Temeyer, Planning and Development Director, stated that said sidewalk is along
West 10th Street between Commercial Street and the alley. The Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission had recommended denial of the request since said
sidewalk connects into other existing sidewalks and is part of a network of
sidewalks in the area.
Councilperson Budak stated that there was no reason to require the sidewalk. It
was noted that there is not a sidewalk on the westerly side of West 10th Street.
A member of the public stated that if the reason for the vacation was to dodge the
repair assessment, the owner should have to repair it like everyone else.
Marlene Vaughn, 1828 East Mitchell Avenue, noted that no one uses this sidewalk,
and that it leads to a dead end route.
Mary Lichty, 535 West Wellington Street, noted that two homes in the area will soon
be demolished and that the area is zoned "M-1" Light Manufacturing.
An owner of adjacent property stated that the tenant does not need the sidewalk and
must keep it free of snow and debris.
Moved by Buck, seconded by Fox
that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of denial of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission and oral comments be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
99460 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Buck
that "an Ordinance vacating the sidewalk generally located along the east side of
West Tenth Street, north of Commercial Street", be received, placed on file,
considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
99461 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Budak
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior
meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
99462 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright
that the following ordinance be recorded as having been considered and passed for
the second and third times and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
99463 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Angel
that "an Ordinance vacating the sidewalk generally located along the east side of
West Tenth Street, north of Commercial Street", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3866.
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Hearings - continued
99472 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for
written and oral objections and there were none.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Buck
that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
99473 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of property generally located
between Commercial Street and the Cedar River and West Sixth and West Seventh
Streets to George Shimek for $2,224.00", be adopted and City Attorney instructed
to prepare and deliver a deed accordingly. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-301.
99474 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Dell
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Alice Patten
to sell and convey excess right-of-way generally located off Wellington Street,
West Fifth Street and Wellington Court in conjunction with Sixth Street Extension,
as published in the Waterloo Courier on June 1, 1992, be received and placed on
file. Motion carried.
99475 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for
written and oral objections and there were none.
Moved by Angel, seconded by Dell
that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning staff be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
99476 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Budak
that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of excess right-of-way generally
located off Wellington Street, West Fifth Street and Wellington Court in
conjunction with Sixth Street Extension to Alice Patten for $1.00 and other
consideration", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver a
deed accordingly. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-302.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
99477 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Dell
that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting request of KBC, Inc.
(Kasbohm Custom Drilling) of Savanna, Illinois for a blasting permit to be used in
conjunction with the F.Y. 1991 Intercity Interceptor, Stage VIII --Treatment Plant
to West 18th Street, Contract No. 392, together with recommendation of approval,
be received, placed on file and approved, subject to provisions of the permit, and
Deputy Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Motion carried.
99478 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Dell
that the request of Effie Montgomery, 919 Newell Street, to approve repayment plan
for delinquent certified garbage and sewer fees, subject to receipt of necessary
documents, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said repayment
plan", be adopted and Mayor and Deputy Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-303.
June 8, 1992
Resolutions to be Adopted - continued
99485 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel
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that "Resolution authorizing certification against property taxes certain unpaid
garbage and sewer bills for placement against tax roles in Fall 1992", be adopted
and Deputy Clerk/Auditor authorized to notify Black Hawk County Treasure of same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-310.
99486 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel
that "Resolution approving Operation Budget Revision No. 1 for Fiscal Year 1992 for
Ridgeway Towers Apartments, 225 West Ridgeway, acting as Public Housing Authority
of the City of Waterloo, Iowa", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-311.
99487 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel
that "Resolution accepting and approving acquisition of property generally located
between Commercial Street and the Cedar River and West Sixth and West Seventh
Streets from George Shimek", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-312.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
99488 - City staff noted that the 100 block of Adams Street had been deleted from the
ordinance and meets with the approval of adjacent property owners (see CR 99434 of
the June 1, 1992 Council meeting).
Shirley Koslowski, 816 Archer Avenue, inquired about handicap parking in and around
Sullivan Park. She asked that the city consider two or three handicapped stalls in
the area. Staff will review.
Moved by Dell, seconded by Budak
that "an Ordinance amending the 1991 Traffic Code by adding a new Section 571A, No
Parking 11:00 p.m to 5:00 a.m. (west side of the 200 block of Ankeny Street, west
side of the 1300 and 1400 blocks of East Fourth Street, and the south side of the
00 block of Webster Street)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed
for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
99489 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Dell
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior
meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
99490 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell
that the following ordinance be recorded as having been considered and passed for
the second and third times and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
99491 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Buck
that "an Ordinance amending the 1991 Traffic Code by adding a new Section 571A, No
Parking 11:00 p.m to 5:00 a.m. (west side of the 200 block of Ankeny Street, west
side of the 1300 and 1400 blocks of East Fourth Street, and the south side of the
00 block of Webster Street)", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3868.
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Hearings - continued
be screened by a solid fence of no less than six (6) feet in height from the
adjoining residential district to the north, excluding the front 20 feet of the
lot, 3) Any expansion of said parking lot shall be hard surfaced, and 4) Future use
of the property shall be restricted to the current manufacturing use, all wholesale
or warehouse uses and all commercial uses. Mr. Temeyer reported that this property
is a legal non -conforming use and is allowed to continue to operate subject to the
conditions stated above.
Moved by Dell, seconded by Fox
that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission, letter of objection from property owner at 3241
Logan Avenue and written and oral comments be received and placed on file. Motion
carried.
99451 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Dell
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning Ordinance
by adding Subsection No. 38 to Section 2A -7N Conditional Zoning Certain Property",
be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
99452 - George Marquart requested that the Council consider passage of the ordinance this
evening to allow him to begin construction as soon as possible.
Moved by Buck, seconded by Dell
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior
meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
99453 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Angel
that the following ordinance be recorded as having been considered and passed for
the second and third times and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
99454 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning Ordinance
by adding Subsection No. 38 to Section 2A -7N Conditional Zoning Certain Property",
be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3865.
99455 Moved by Budak, seconded by Wright
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the site plan amendment
request of Fitzgerald's Grill & Pub for a proposed parking lot expansion at 360
East Ridgeway Avenue, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 27, 1992, be
received and placed on file. Motion carried.
99456 - Don Temeyer, Planning and Development Director, stated that the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission had approved this request subject to additional
screening between said property and residential properties to the east, and that
the entrance to the new parking area be moved from the northerly side of the
expanded area to the westerly side.
HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for
written and oral objections and there were none.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Angel
that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission and oral comments be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
June 8, 1992
Hearings - continued
99464 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Dell
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that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of George Shimek
to vacate, sell and convey the alley generally located between West Sixth and West
Seventh Streets, north of Commercial Street for $2,728.00, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on May 27, 1992, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
99465 - Don Temeyer, Planning and Development Director, noted that the city and Mr. Shimek
will be trading property in the general area of West Sixth and West Seventh
Streets, north of Commercial Street, providing each with a clear and definable
property line. Mr. Temeyer noted that the price for this land sale was based upon
recent real estate transactions in the area.
HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for
written and oral objections there were none.
Moved by Buck, seconded by Dell
that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission and oral comments be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
99466 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Wright
that "an Ordinance vacating the alley generally located between West Sixth and West
Seventh Streets, north of Commercial Street", be received, placed on file,
considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
99467 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior
meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
99468 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Buck
that the following ordinance be recorded as having been considered and passed for
the second and third times and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
99469 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Budak
that "an Ordinance vacating the alley generally located between West Sixth and West
Seventh Streets, north of Commercial Street", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. '3867.
99470 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Buck
that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of a portion of the alley
generally located between West Sixth and West Seventh Streets, north of Commercial
Street to George Shimek for $2,728.00", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to
prepare and deliver a deed accordingly. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-300.
99471 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Dell
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of George Shimek
to sell and convey property generally located between Commercial Street and the
Cedar River and West Sixth and West Seventh Streets for $2,224.00, as published in
the Waterloo Courier on May 27, 1992, be received and placed on file. Motion
carried.
June 8, 1992
Petitions From Public - continued
99479 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Dell
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that the request of Daniel Devore to approve a repayment plan for 108 Mulberry
Street for delinquent certified sewer fees, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said repayment plan", be adopted and Mayor and Deputy
Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-304.
DOCUMENTS
99480 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Buck
that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and
Certificates of Insurance from Fagen, Inc. of Granite Falls, Minnesota in the
amount of $3,193,790.00 in conjunction with F.Y. 1992 Industrial Wastewater
Pretreatment Facilities, Contract No. 435, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and Deputy
Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-305.
99481 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Buck
that communication from Fire Chief transmitting 28E Agreement with Elk Run Heights
for fire protection, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed
on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and Deputy
Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-306.
99482 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Buck
that communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control
transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance from Nutri-Ject Systems
of Hudson, Iowa in the amount of $225,185.28 for Total Base Bid, $115,031.00 for
Alt. #1, and $218,528.00 for Alt. #2 in conjunction with F.Y. 1992-93 Water
Pollution/Flood Control Sludge Disposal Contract, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and Deputy
Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-307.
99483 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Buck
that communication from Transportation Program Manager transmitting an application
for State Recreational Trail funds in conjunction with proposed Sergeant Road Trail
Facility from Shaulis Road to Relocated Westfield Trail, together with
recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving
said application", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-308.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
99484 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel
that "Resolution authorizing total acquisition contract payments and acceptance of
deeds for Parcel Nos. 1-A and 1-B (Helen B. Mason), 2, 21 and 51 (Waterloo
Schools), and 8 (Quakerdale Home) in conjunction with Sixth Street Extension", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-309.
June 8, 1992
BILLS PAYMENT
99492 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
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that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-60, dated June 8, 1992, in the
amount of $1,715,952.44, copies of which are on file in the Clerk/Auditor's
office", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Abstain: Fox.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-313.
NEW BUSINESS
99493 - John Meyer, Public Works Director, stated that said Request for Proposals would
include two options as follows: 1) The operation of drop-off recycling stations
throughout the community and the operation of a material handling transfer facility
that would take recyclables, yard waste, large items, and regular garbage and trash
under certain circumstances, and 2) Curbside collection of recyclable materials.
Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel
to instruct Public Works Director to prepare a request for proposals, form of
contract, etc. for various Solid Waste/Recycling Services, be received, placed on
file and approved. Motion carried.
99494 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel
that request for proposals, form of contract, etc., for various Solid
Waste/Recycling Services be received, placed on file and "Resolution preliminarily
approving the same", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-314.
99495 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel
that "Resolution setting date for receipt of request for proposals as July 8, 1992,
at 4:00 p.m. in the Clerk/Auditor's Office at City Hall on the above project", be
adopted and Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-315.
99496 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel
that communication from Waterloo Water Works Board of Trustees transmitting request
of Enoch L. and Donna J. Epps to certify $938.00 for work performed by the Waterloo
Water Works at 1721 Franklin Street, be received, placed .on file and "Resolution
approving certification of same", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-316.
99497 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel
that communication from Waterloo Water Works Board of Trustees transmitting request
of Marlin E. and Geraldine I. Freeman to certify $786.00 for work performed by the
Waterloo Water Works at 1417 Mulberry Street, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving certification of same", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-317.
99498 - Moved by Budak, seconded by Angel
that communication from Waterloo Water Works Board of Trustees transmitting request
of Dorothy Robinson to certify $745.00 for work performed by the Waterloo Water
Works at 335 Newell Street, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving
certification of same", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1992-318.
June 8, 1992
Travel Requests
99499 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak
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that the following travel request, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be
received, placed on file and approved:
1. Rick Tagtow, Director of Parks and Forestry, to attend International Society
of Arboriculture Annual Conference and Trade Show in Oakland, California, on
August 8-12, 1992, with costs not to exceed $990.00.
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
99500 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Budak
that the following beer and liquor license permit applications be received, placed
on file and approved and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer and
Liquor Control Department:
1. Beer License. Permit Application
Class B
Garfield's Cafe, 2820 Falls Avenue (New) (Expires 5/15/93)
2 Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Pony Express, 1459 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 7/10/93) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Motion carried.
BONDS
99501 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright
that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the Clerk/Auditor
through June 8, 1992, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved.
Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
99502 - Charles Burrell, 1416 Ridgemont Avenue, noted that as a property owner adjacent to
Sulentic Park, he opposed several proposals contained in the plan to convert
Sulentic Park to a handicap facility. He noted that he did not oppose the creation
of a handicap facility but did oppose the location of the parking area and the
construction of toilet facilities. He noted that restrooms provide opportunities
for young people to gather and congregate. He stated that the Waterloo Courier
reported that the Park Board had approved the conceptual plans at its meeting of
May 24, 1992, but Mr. Burrell disagreed with this Courier report.
Councilperson Buck noted that it would make sense to have parking facilities close
to the equipment rather than using the existing parking facilities north of the
school building. Councilperson Lemke noted that restrooms are very important to
users of parks.
Mayor Manning noted that the Park Board had assured neighbors that they were
willing to work with them on the plan and still accommodate handicap needs. Mr.
Burrell urged the Mayor to respond to Mr. Sulentic's letter urging that Sulentic
Park not be converted to a handicap facility.
L. C. Hennessey, 558 Montrose Drive, questioned how Sulentic Park was picked for
a proposed handicapped facility. Rick Tagtow, Director of Parks and Forestry,
noted that he and members of the Civitan Club had carefully reviewed all city parks
and determined that Sulentic Park was best suited. He emphasized that the plan is
only conceptual and is only the first step to development of such a facility.
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Oral Presentations - continued
Alva Hunter, 1311 Randolph Street, stated that the city is cluttered with
furniture, tires, appliances, and garbage in street right-of-way, and that he was
ashamed to bring guests to our city. He questioned the process for removal of such
items. Sang -Ki Han, Assistant City Attorney, noted that the Health Department and
Operation Pride are very diligent in their duties to rid the community of these
eyesores but are hampered by the due process clause of the Constitution. He noted
that every effort is made to rid the city of these accumulations.
Forrest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, questioned the need for two workers in a
yard waste truck this past week. He stated that the city should do a complete
analysis of its hours and manpower to provide said yard waste services, and that
a cheaper alternative must be found.
John Meyer, Public Works Director, noted that this past week only one man per truck
was operating each of the city's yard waste truck. During the weeks of May 18 and
May 26, there were three men in each truck to accommodate the free yard waste pick
of leaves and branches during these two weeks. Mr. Meyer also noted that state law
also requires that cities provide curb side pick up of yard waste. He stated that
the Council has authorized requests for proposals to streamline the yard waste
collection process.
Walter Reed, speaking on behalf of the Gates Park Basketball Leagues, asked that
the Police Department consider routine police patrol between the hours of 5:30 p.m.
and 8:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, at the Gates Park basketball courts. Mr.
Reed's assistant, Bennie Walker, 421 Wendell Court, noted that the 300 plus members
host many out-of-town teams, and that police patrol would be helpful in preventing
any disturbances.
Chief Koehrsen noted that the F.Y. 1993 police budget has been reduced, and that
he cannot guarantee protection on a regular basis. Noting that it was a money
issue, he reported that the Recreation Department has employed off-duty policemen
to provide protection at the Gates Park pool.
Councilperson Wright stated that the city must find a way to fund extra patrol in
the area. Councilperson Dell also noted that we must find money to enhance patrols
in the area and subdue the tide of vigilantes in the community.
Mr. Reed noted that newly installed fencing in and around the basketball court area
has presented problems and needs modification. City staff will review said fencing
issue.
Councilperson Dell noted that Porky's Red Carpet was recently fined nearly $8,000
for violating child labor laws. Violations were for allowing underage youth to
begin work before 7:00 a.m. and several other minor infractions. Councilperson
Dell noted that this is a travesty and that the owner has helped many neighborhood
children learn the value of work.
Councilperson Budak suggested that the city revisit the issue of establishing a
fine system for garbage accumulations. Councilperson Wright urged the Public Works
Committee to restudy this issue as well as Operation Pride. John Meyer, Public
Works Director, noted that the request for proposals authorized this evening (see
CR 99493 ) contains an alternative of collection of yard waste materials.
Councilperson Wright noted that a volunteer staffed home at 207 Newell Street
provides a very needed service to the community for the homeless and substance
abusers by providing coffee, fellowship, homemaking skills and many other. She
complimented the volunteers for their intense efforts.
Cora Turner, Assistant Personnel Director, noted that she had meant with Bill
Grimm, who had appeared at the June 1, 1992 Council meeting (see CR 99443)
concerning the step/range system for non -bargaining personnel. She briefly
summarized her comments to Mr. Grimm who seemed satisfied with her comments.
Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright
that the above oral comments be received, placed on file and the Council adjourn
at 8:44 p.m. Motion carried.
Larry P. Burger
City Clerk/Auditor