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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/19/84November 19, 1984 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 November 19, 1984. Mayor Bowers in the Chair. Roll call: Getty, Lichty, Penaluna, Klinger, Seeber, Dame. Absent: Wright Invocation by Getty. 86725 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Lichty that the Agenda, as proposed for the Regular Session of November 19, 1984, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. 86726 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Lichty that the Minutes of the Regular Session held November 5, 1984, at 7:00 p.m., be approved. Motion carried. HEARINGS 86727 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on sale and conveyance of property generally located near Commercial and W. 4th Streets to Conway Plaza Development Company as published in the Waterloo Courier on November 9, 1984, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 86728 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of hearing the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of property generally located near Commercial and W. 4th Street to Conway Plaza Development Company", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare deed accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Wright. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-527. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 86729 - Wayne Oler, 1206 Midland Street, stated that he felt that Councilperson Lichty had been orally abused by the media. Her remarks in a letter to President Ronald Reagan were a true feeling of the people and he felt that she was taking excess abuse. He also stated that the current hig,[way project in the City of Waterloo is confusing. The current transportation plan as it now existed is not acceptable. He asked that the Council reconsider their recent decision on Ansborough Avenue (widening to four lanes from U.S. Highway 218 to San Marnan Drive). He felt that the Council may have a different opinion of their current plans after traffic is established within the new highway system. November 19, 1984 Page Two ORAL PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED Vernon Weems, 637 Independence Avenue, asked for the City's assistance in purchasing Rath Packing Company. He asked that the City issue $40 million Industrial Revenue Bonds to aid in this purchase. He stated that he has been working on the purchase of Rath since July of 1983 and needs this assistance from the City to complete the plan. Mr. Weems has until November 29, 1984, to inform the federal bankruptcy court of his purchase plan and proof of the City's intent to issue said bonds. He stated that an unidentified person will put up $80 million as collateral for the bonds. Mayor Bowers stated that he would talk to Mr. Weems in his office regarding this proposal along with the City Attorney. Genevieve Gales, 312 Lafayette Street stated that she did not agree with Councilperson Lichty's letter to the President that Waterloo was a dead city. She stated that downtown property owners very positive about Waterloo. She stated that no one owed Councilperson Lichty an apology. Virginia Cleaver, 1940 Ansborough Avenue, stated that the City staff has been hesitant to allow residents to see the environmental impact statement submitted to the Department of Transportation for the widening of Ansborough Avenue. She asked that she be allowed to view the document. Jim Miller, 250 Alta Vista Drive, stated that he is a local merchant in the City and felt that the City of Waterloo should unite rather than be divided as it now is. He challenged the Council to promote the City of Waterloo in a positive way. He stated that Waterloo is not dead as has been reported by a certain council person. Greg Hutchinson, said that the 60,000 Waterloo residents being employed in Waterloo is incorrect. Mrs. Tillie Hines, 1215 Ansborough, explained that as a property owner on the southeast corner of the intersection of Ansborough and University Avenue, the estimated value of her property is $142,000. This was based on a realtor's estimate if said property were to be developed commercially. She asked the Council how they would feel if they were in the position that she is. (the widening of Ansborough Avenue.) Pat Tatum, 1934 Ansborough Avenue, stated that she and others still opposed the widening of Ansborough Avenue from U.S. Highway 218 to San Marnan Drive. She thanked Councilperson Lichty for listening to the citizens of Waterloo. Ed Newcomer, 841 Cloverdale, explained several of the goals of the City as contained in the 1969 Land Use Plan. He asked why the City was not following the established goals as set out in this document. He stated that former Mayor Leo P. Rooff owed Councilperson Lichty an apology due to the remarks he made at the Council Meeting of November 13, 1984. V November 19, 1984 Page Three ORAL PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED Agnes Robertson, 1030 Roosevelt, supported Councilperson Lichty. Mike Baker, 1300 Byron Avenue, stated that ex -Mayor Leo Rooff owes Councilperson Lichty an apology for his remarks at the Council meeting of November 13, 1984. Ed McCalley, 1317 Hawthorne, said the assessed value of his home is $45,000. He stated that this is much higher than what he could sell it for on the current market. With the proposed increase in taxes due to the Interstate Substitution Program, he said that taxes cannot continue to rise. Ernie Klatt thanked Councilperson Lichty for assisting them in their new business, Ernie's 50 Lounge, 2000 Hawthorne. Wayne Nathem, 548 Cloverdale, supported Councilperson Lichty. Councilperson Klinger asked that the Council congratulate all those persons who worked on this year's United Way Campaign which exceeded its goal ($1.9 million). Deb Knight, 724 Hammond Avenue, stated that she supported Councilperson Lichty. She stated that it is nearly impossible for the young in the community to purchase a house due to the high property taxes in the City. Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty that the above remarks be received and placed on file. Motion carried. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 86730 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Seeber that communication from the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission transmitting the site plan of Central Assembly of God generally located east of the intersection of Langley and Bethel Streets together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 3, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on above described request", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Wright. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-528. 86731 - Moved by Dame, seconded by Seeber that communication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission transmitting a site plan amendment to a tract of land zoned "R -4,R -P", Planned Residence District for property generally located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Hammond Avenue and E. Orange Road together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 3, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on above described request", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Wright. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-529. November 19, 1984 Page Four REPORTS 86732 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Klinger that the Waterloo Board of Park Commissioners Minutes for the Regular Meeting of October 10, 1984, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 86733 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Klinger that the Community Development Board Minutes for the Regular Meeting of October 9, 1984, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 86734 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Klinger that the communication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission transmitting the Wagner Road concept from U.S. Highway 218 to the north corporate limits known as Project No. IX -6589(1)--79-07 together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said concept", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: 'Wright. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-530. 86735 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber that communication from City Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 4 for net increase $873.22 and Change Order No. 5 for no increase in contract for the F.Y. 1984 East Park Avenue Area Improvements, Contract No. 263 from Cedar Valley Corporation together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file, approved and Clerk/Auditor instructed to sign same. Motion carried. 86736 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber that the Completion Report and Recommendation of Acceptance from Brice, Petrides and Assoc., Inc., for the East Park Avenue Parking Facility, Contract No. 251 be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said document", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Wright. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-531. 86737 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber that the communication from the City Planner transmitting proposed amendment to Agreement, 84 -F -056(a) for Maynard Avenue, Project No. IX -6608(1)--79-07 together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file and 'Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Wright. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-532. a IN November 19, 1984 Page Five RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 86738 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that "Resolution approving the preparation and submission of an application for Rental Rehabilitation Assistance for F.Y. 1985 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Federal Assistance under Section No. 17 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Wright. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-533. 86739 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Penaluna that 'Resolution transferring from the Tax Increment Financing Fund the sum of $286,753.00 to the Debt Service Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Wright. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor -assigned No. 1984-534. 86740 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger that 'Resolution transferring from the Trust and Agency Fund the sum of $300,677.00 to the General Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Wright. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-535. 86741 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Dowie that communication from the City Clerk/Auditor transmitting the request of the County Treasurer to cancel the following Special Assessments: 1) Cancellation of installments 1-10 for paving on Lot 12, Block 18 and Lot 11, Block 17, both in Hagerman Place Addition for property owned by the State of Iowa generally located along U.S. Highway 218 for total cancellation of $230.14 and 2) cancellation of garbage assessment for property known as 604 E. Dale Street, owned by the Waterloo Board of Park Commissioners and located in Gates Park, in the amount of $40.02 together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said cancellations", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to notify the County Treasurer accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Wright. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-536. NEW BUSINESS 86742 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Klinger that communication from Mayor Bowers transmitting following reappointments and appointments to the Electrical Examiners and Appeals Board with term expiration for each on November 1, 1987 be received, placed on file and approved: Reappointments of Donald Frank, Joe R. Myers, Fred H. Gilmore and Tom Penaluna and appointments of Paul A. Bratt and Russell R. Garling. Motion carried. 86743 - loved by Seeber, seconded by Klinger that communication from Mayor Bowers transmitting appointment of Judy Fossell and Sammie Dell to the Cablevision Commission with term expiration on December 1, 1986, and December 1, 1988 respectively, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. November 19, 1984 Page Six NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED 86744 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Klinger that communication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission transmitting amendments to Ordinance No. 2479 as amended, Zoning Ordinance regarding Manufactured Housing together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 3, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on above described amendments", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Wright. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-537. 86745 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Klinger that c==itation from Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission transmitting proposed street renaming for the following streets in southeastern Waterloo: Easton Avenue, Locke Avenue, Howard Avenue, Plymouth Avenue, relocated Highway 218, and Intercity Highway together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file, and "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 3, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on above described street renaming", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Wright. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-538. MISCELLANEOUS 86746 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger 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 Application Class C Kelley's Lounge, 801 Commercial, (Renewal) (Expires 11/29/85) Embassy Lounge, 225 E. 5th Street, (Renewal) (Expires 11/23/85) plus Sunday sales The Iron Fireman Lounge, 341 Fletcher, (Renewal) (Expires 11/23/85) plus Sunday sales The Pocket, 3295 University Avenue, (New owner -old location) (Expires 11/23/85) plus Sunday sales Southtown Lounge, 2026 Bopp Street, (New) (Expires 6/6/85) Sunday sales Beer License Application plus Sunday sales Class C ick kers, 910 Washington Street, (Renewal) (Expires 12/8/85) Vickers, 515 Broadway, (Renewal) (Expires 12/8/85) Motion carried. Y November 19, 1984 Page Seven MISCELLANEOUS CONTINUED 86747 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger that the following Going -out -of -Business applications be received, placed on file, and approved: Application for License for Going -out -of -Business Dorrie Jo's Hallmark, 1527 San Marnan Drive De Lorbe Mens Wear Inc., 3163 Brockway Road Motion carried. BONDS 86748 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Dowi.e that the report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk through November 19, 1984, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. A it WNT TDWLX Tr 86749 - Moved by Dowi.e, seconded by Getty that the Council adjourn. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger City Clerk/Auditor THANKSGIVING GREETINGS