HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/24/84September 24, 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 September
24, 1984. Mayor Bowers in the Chair. Roll call: Getty, Lichty,
Penaluna, Klinger, Seeber, Dowie, and Wright.
Invocation by Klinger.
86488 - Moved by Dawie, seconded by Lichty
that the Agenda, as amended for the Regular Session of September 24,
1984, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved.
Motion carried.
86489 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger
that the Minutes of the Regular Session held September 17, 1984, be
approved.
Motion carried.
HEARING AND BID
86490 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Seeber
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on sale of 2027
Independence Avenue --Blowers Creek Flood Control, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on September 10, 1984, be received and placed on
file.
Motion carried.
86491 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing the
Mayor called for written and oral objections. There were none.
Clerk/Auditor, Larry P. Burger, reported that no bids had been
received for said property.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie
that said hearing be recessed until such time as bid(s) are received.
Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
86492 - Elsie Kloberdanz, 840 W. Donald Street, questioned the reported
traffic volumes on Donald Street that were discussed at the Co'-ncil
meeting of September 17, 1984 (CR86466).
Newton Dunn, 2032 Ansborough Avenue, spoke against the widening of
Ansborough Avenue and clarified his statements of September 10, 1984
regarding the Hackett Road By -Pass.
Dr. Jack Boelens, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, 505 Franklin,
asked that the Council designate October 3, 1984 a- "peace Day" in
conjunction with the October 1, 1984 visit to Waterloo of eighteen
(18) bishops and denominational executives of churches in the State
of Iowa in a Peace Caravan.
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ORAL PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED
86492 - Tim Miller, speaking on behalf of his parents residing at 555 W.
(cont) Donald Street, asked several design oriented questions relating to
the proposed retaining wall to be constructed along Donald Street, in
conjunction with the widening project.
Bob Stevenson, City Planner, reported that specifics regarding
design features would be available after completion of the design
phase in approximately 4-6 months.
Councilperson Klinger asked that the request of Larry Bedard to
rezone from 'R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to "C-1"
Commercial District a parcel of property located at the northeast
corner of the intersection of Linden Avenue and Franklin Street be
reconsidered. (see CR86403 of September 10, 1984).
Moved by Klinger, seconded by Penaluna
that the above described item be placed on the City Council Agenda of
October 1, 1984. Ayes: Six. Nays: Lichty.
Motion carried.
86493 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie
that the above oral presentations be received and placed on file and
that designation of October 3, 1984, as Peace Day be placed on the
City Council Agenda of October 1, 1984.
Motion carried.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
86494 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Engineer transmitting the request of
Bruce W. Kohlmeyer, for temporary asphalt driveway at 3570 E. Shaulis
Road, together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on
file and 'Resolution approving the request of Bruce W. Kohlmeyer for
a temporary asphalt driveway at 3570 E. Shaulis Road irrespective of
latter official grade", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-445.
86495 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Engineer transmitting the request of
Oliver R. Frazier, for temporary asphalt driveway at 4066 Suburban
Drive, together with recommendation of approval be received, placed
on file and 'Resolution approving the request of Oliver R. Frazier
for a temporary asphalt driveway at 4066 Suburban Drive irrespective
of latter official grade", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-446.
86496 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wright
that communication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Staff
transmitting the request of Rita Butters to utilize City property for
off-street parking located between Logan Avenue and U.S. Highway 63
and south of Illinois Central Railroad, together with recommendation
of denial be received, placed on file and denied.
Motion carried.
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PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC CONTINUED
86497 - Rita Butters asked that the Council consider approving the use of the
above described property for parking purposes for the bar/restaurant
establishment at 735 Logan Avenue. She stated that she was willing
to provide liability insurance and asphalt the parking area.
Bob Stevenson, City Planner, stated that the staff recommended
against the sale of the property due to the presence of a pumping
station and sewer lines within the property.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that communication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Staff
transmitting the request of Rita Butters to utilize City property for
off-street parking located between Logan Avenue and U.S. Highway 63
and south of Illinois Central Railroad, together with recommendation
of denial be received, placed on file and reconsidered.
Motion carried.
86498 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that communication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Staff
transmitting the request of Rita Butters to utilize City property for
off-street parking located between Logan Avenue and U.S. Highway 63
and south of Illinois Central Railroad, together with recommendation
of denial be received, placed on file and tabled for one (1) week.
Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
86499 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that the recommendation of the City Engineer to award the contract
for the F.Y. 1985 Installation of Roof for Sewer Department Building
Water Pollution Control Plant, Contract No. 280 to Chuck Heene
Construction in the amount of $27,000.00 be received, placed on file
and "Resolution awarding contract as recommended above", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-447.
REPORTS
86500 - Robert Lentz, Brice, Petrides & Associates, Inc., explained the scope
of the project including traffic estimates and their computation.
Martha Maxson, Environmental Department Head from Brice, Petrides &
Associates, Inc. stated that the project will not displace any
residences and that the homes after completion of the road will be
located 90 - 198 feet from the curb line. She showed the existing
sound levels as compared to the construction of a 20 foot median or a
3 foot median.
Jerry Martin, representing residents of the Prairie Meadow Condo
Association, opposed the four lane concept. He stated that traffic
volumes do not warrant the widening and that the road will create an
excessive noise level and decrease property values. He suggested
that the Council consider constructing the two (2) additional lanes
south of the existing pavement.
Robert Brown, 3665 Inverness Road and member of Citizen's Support
Group for Transportation, spoke in support of the project and
encouraged its construction within the existing right-of-way.
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REPORTS CONTINUED
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86500 - Gordon Tjelmeland, Manager of Community Relations of John Deere
(cont) Waterloo Operations, supported the widening project.
Ed Meier, 940 Prairie Meadow Court, spoke against the project.
Dave Stein, Manager of Crossroads Shopping Center, stated that the
widening would provide good access to the shopping center
particularly with the proposed expansion of the center.
Councilperson Penaluna asked for an explanation on the accuracy of
the projected traffic counts that are presented in conjunction with
Interstate Substitution Projects.
Fedon Petrides of Brice, Petrides & Associates, Inc. stated that
since the origination of using the traffic model (approximately 20
years ago), counts have been found to be quite accurate.
Bob Stevenson, City Planner, stated that in all likelihood, the state
of Iowa would not fund construction of the two (2) lanes south of
the existing pavement because right-of-way already exists for the
proposed widening.
Moved by Klinger, seconded by Getty
that the above remarks be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six.
Nays: Lichty.
Motion carried.
86501 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that communication from City Planner transmitting recommendation of
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission on four lane concept and
environmental assessment for San Marnan Drive from Ansborough to
Sheffield Avenues be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said recommendation", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Nays:
Lichty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-448.
86502 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Seeber
that communication from Personnel Department transmitting
revisions to Management Package Language, be received, placed on file
and approved.
Motion carried.
86503 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Seeber
that:1984 Annual Report of the Waterloo Building Department, be
received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
86504 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Seeber
that communication from Deputy Auditor transmitting City of Waterloo
Annual Financial Report be received, placed on file, and "Resolution
approving City of Waterloo F.Y. 1984 Annual Financial Report and
authorizing submittal to Auditor of the State of Iowa", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and.upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-449.
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REPORTS CONTINUED
86505 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Seeber
that communication from Lafayette Tap, 615 Lafayette and Millie's
Maidrite, 617 Lafayette Street on the ceasing of operations be
received and,placed on file.
Motion carried.
86506 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Engineer transmitting Change Order Nos.
2 and 3 for FY 1984 East Park Avenue Area Improvements, Contract No.
263 for no increase, together with recommendation of approval be
received, placed on file and approved and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor
instructed to execute same.
Motion carried.
86507 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Engineer transmitting recommendation of
acceptance for the Waterloo/Deere Road Reconstruction Project
M-6565(1)--81-07, Contract No. 20344 from Peterson Contractors, Inc.,
of Reinbeck, Iowa, be received, placed on file, and "Resolution
approving said document", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-450.
86508 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Engineer transmitting recommendation of
acceptance for the FY1985 Harmnond Avenue Asphalt Paving, Contract No.
277 from Peterson Contractors, Inc., of Reinbeck, Iowa be received,
placed on file, and "Resolution approving said document", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-451.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
86509 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution approving cancellation of certain Self -Supported
Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) levies for property known as
"Conway Plaza Development"", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-452.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
86510 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Getty
that "Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2644, known as the Traffic
Code, by adopting Section 2B-41, Weight Limit Signs (R12-1 to 5) of
the "Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices", be received, filed,
considered and passed for the second time. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
86511 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for
passage at two prior meetings, be suspended, and that below 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.
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ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED
86512 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright
that "Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2644, known as the Traffic
Code, by adopting Section 2B-41, Weight Limit Signs (R12-1 to 5) of
the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3370.
BILLS PAYMENT
86513 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty
that "Bills, Resolution Schedule A', be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-453.
86514 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Penaluna
that "Resolution approving the following pay estimates for amounts
shown together with recommendation of approval:
F.Y. 1985 Hammond Avenue Paying, Contract No. 277
Pay estimate No. 1 in the amount of $65,872.33 for Rohlin
Construction Company, Inc.
F.Y. 1985 East Park Avenue Area Improvements, Contract No. 263
Project No. IX6579(1)--79-07
Pay estimate No. I in the amount of 9,033.21 for Brice, Petrides
and Assoc., Inc.
F.Y. 1984 Iawder Road Area Sanitary Sewer Project, Phase II
Contract No. 262
Pay estimate No. 2 in the amount of $56,671.51 for RWF
Construction Company, Inc.
Sixth Street Bridge, Contract No. 215 Project No.
IX6653(1)--79-07
Pay estimate No. 16 in the amount of $107,456.76 for Shappart
Engineering.
East Park Avenue Improvements, Contract No. 263
Project No. IX -6579(1)--79-07
Pay estimate No. 2 in the amount of $16,474.72 for Cedar Valley
Corporation.
F.Y. 1985 Maywood Storm Sewer Improvements, Area III Outlet
Contract No. 276
Pay estimate No. 1 in the amount of $30,733.45 to Peterson
Contractors, Inc.", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-454.
86515 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Penaluna
that "Resolution approving the following pay estimates for
amounts shown together with recommendation of approval:
Ansborough Avenue (San Marnan Drive to University Avenue)
Project No. IX6615(1)--79-07
Pay estimate No. 8 in the amount of $17,569.02 for Brice,
Petrides, and Assoc., Inc.
Donald Street (U.S. 20 to Sage Road Project No. IX6662(1)--79-07
Pay estimate No. 8 in the amount ot�11,U7U.9+ for Brice,
Petrides, and Assoc., Inc.
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BILIS PAM]T CONTINUED
San Mannan Drive (Formerly Iowa Highway 412 from West 4th Street
Sheffield Avenue) Project No. IX64989(1)--79-07
Pay estimate No. 8 in the amount o ,85 .93 for Brice,
Petrides and Assoc., Inc.", be adopted. Ayes: Six.
Nays: Lichty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-455.
86516 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Penaluna
that "Resolution approving the following statements for amounts
shown together with recommendation of approval:
Railroad Crossing Signalization at Linden Avenue
the amount of $4,496.88.
Castle Hill Drainage Improvements, Phase II
Statement trom Brice, Petrides and Assoc., Inc., in the amount of
$30,564.66.
East Park Avenue Parking Facility, Contract No. 251
Statement from Brice, Petrides and Assoc., Inc., in the amount of
$5,305.61.
Intercity Interceptor, Phase III, Contract No. 254
Statement trom 'Rain City Testing in the amount of 57-7--9-.-5-0—.
Deere Road Corridor Project, Project No. CP -000-1227
Statement from City ot Cedar Falls, Iowa, in the amount o
$3,424.79", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-456.
NEW BUSINESS
86517 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Seeber
that communication from Community Development Board recommending the
appointment of Michael A. Miller to the position of Contract
Compliance Officer be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
86518 - Councilperson Penaluna reported that the Reorganization Committee had
recommended that the salary for the Contract Compliance Office be set
at Range 11, Step 2 or $22,415.
Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger
that the salary for the position of Contract Compliance Officer be
placed on the Council agenda of October 1, 1984.
Motion carried.
86519 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright
that the following requests for travel with expenses not to exceed
amounts shown, be received, placed on file and approved:
Travel Requests
Police Chief to attend the IACP Annual Conference, October 18-20,
1984, Salt Lake City, Utah, cost not to exceed $825.00.
Motion carried.
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MISCELLANEOUS
86520 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie
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 and the
Cigarette Permit Application and Pawnbroker License Application be
received, placed on file and approved:
Beer and Liquor License Permit Applications
Class C res 10/1/85)
Casey s 218 Pub Inc., 4014 University, (Renewal) (Expires
Eight Ball Lounge, 302 Ansborough, (Renewal) (Expires 10/1/85)
plus Sunday sales
Cadillac Bowling Lanes, 650 la Porte Road, (Renewal) (Expires
10/5/85) plus Sunday sales
China Star, 360 E. Ridgeway, (Renewal) (Expires 10/2/85) plus
Sunday sales
Barleycorn, 2421 Falls Avenue, (New) (Expires 5/21/85) Sunday sales
Ritz Beer Garden, 316-20 West Fourth (New Owner - Old Location)
(Expires 9/17/84)
Beer License Permit Applications
Class B
BingoB, 920 LaPorte Road, (Renewal) (Expires 10/4/85) plus Sunday
sales
Beer License Permit Applications
Class C
Virg s Superette Foods, 1761 Independence, (Renewal) (Expires 8/1/85)
plus Sunday sales
Cigarette Permit Application
Broadway Pharmacy Inc., 720 Broadway
Pawnbroker License Application
Brenda Lee Krall, Z016 Black Hawk Street
Motion carried.
86521 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wright
that the report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk
through September 24, 1984 be received, placed on file and `report and
bonds approved.
Motion carried.
86522 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that the Council adjourn.
Motion carried.
Larry P. Burger
City Clerk/Auditor