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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/17/84V r IN September 17, 1984 ka 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 17, 1984. Mayor Bowers in the Chair. Roll call: Getty, Lichty, Penaluna, Klinger, Seeber, Wright. Absent: Dowie. Invocation by: 86450 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber that the Agenda, as amended for the Regular Session of September 17, 1984, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. 86451 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Wright that the Minutes of the Special,Session and the Regular Session as amended held September 10, 1984 at 5:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m., respectively, be approved. Motion carried. HEARINGS AND BID 86452 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Penaluna that proof of publication of notice of public hearing for the F.Y. 1985 Installation of Roof for Sewer Department Building --Water Pollution Control Plant, Contract No. 280, as published in the Waterloo Courier on September 7, 1984 be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 86453 - 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 Lichty that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, etc., for the F.Y. 1985 Installation of Roof for Sewer Department Building Water Pollution Control Plant, Contract No. 280", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-429. 86454 Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber that "Resolution ordering construction of the F.Y. 1985 Installation of Roof for Sewer Department Building Water Pollution Control Plant, Contract No. 280", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-430. 86455 - Moved by Lichty, seconded by Wright to receive, file and instruct Clerk to open and read bids and refer to City Engineer for review and recommendation in one (1) week: Bidder Bid Bond Amount �c c Heene Construction $1,350 (certified check) $27—, .00 Don Gardner Construction 57. $36,438.00 Motion carried. September 17, 1984 ORAL PRESENTATIONS Page Two 86456 - Pat Tadum, 1934 Ansborough Avenue, reported to the Council her opposition and that of area residents to the Ansborougb Avenue widening. She stated that their fight would continue on (see minutes of September 10, 1984; CR86432). Councilperson Getty stated that as a Councilperson on the prevailing side he would like to bring back to the table the request for rezoning an Franklin Street from "R-2" One & Two Family Residence District to "C-1" Commercial Street (see CR86403 of September 10, 1984). Councilperson Klinger also stated an interest in reconsidering the matter. No motion was offered. PETITIONS FRIM PUBLIC 86456 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Getty that cominmication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission transmitting request of Mildred Randall to rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to "C-1" Commercial District property located at the southwest corner of intersection of West Parker and Ashland Avenue, be received, placed on file, and "Resolution setting date of hearing as October 8, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on above described proposal", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-431. 86457 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright that communication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission transmitting site plan of John Deere Engine Works to place directional and identification signs along Ridgeway Avenue, together with recommendation of approval subject to Sign "A" meeting a minimum setback distance of ten (10) feet from the curb of Ridgeway and signing a hold harmless agreement be received, placed on file, and "Resolution approving said site plan", be adopted, subject to signing of hold harmless agreement. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-432. 86458 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright that cammmication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission transmitting request of Elmwood Cemetery Association to construct Pole Building west of intersection of Elmwood Street and Sullivan Avenue, together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file, "Resolution approving said construction", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-433. September 17, 1984 PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 86459 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger Page Three that communication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission transmitting request of Brunskill-Newberry Partnership to rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to "C-1" Commercial District property located at northwest corner of the intersection of Ansborough Avenue and Black Hawk Road, together with recommendation of denial be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as October 8, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on above described request" be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed publish notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-434. 86460 -Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger that communication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission transmitting request of John Urtel, 2525 Gloria Drive to vacate 5' of an 8' utility easement in Jane Addition, together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file, and "Resolution setting date of hearing as October 8, 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: Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-435. 86461 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger that communication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission transmitting request of Dennis Osborne, to expand Waterloo Auto Parts at 1501 Grandview Avenue, together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file, and "Resolution setting date of hearing as October 1, 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: Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-436. 86462 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger that request of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson, 422 Bertch Avenue to have Anniversary Party on October 13, 1984, be received, placed on file, and approved. Motion carried. 86463 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger that communication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission transmitting request to rededicate a segment of 16' alley lying between Rhey Street and Linden Avenue and south Independence Avenue, together with recommendation of approva'1 be received, placed on file, and "Resolution setting date of hearing as October 8, 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: DDwie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-437. ..eptember 17, 1984 Page Four PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC CONTINUED 86464 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger that communication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission transmitting special permit request of Jame L. Rooff, Jr., to operate a metals yard at 1700, 1704, and 1708 Commercial Street, together with recommendation of approval, subject to following: 1) at no time will cars be parked, stripped or junked on the property. 2) at no time will cars be allowed to park in the setback area along the West Fifteenth Street side of the property. 3) the setback area along West Fifteenth Street will be maintained as an open grass covered area. 4) that a majority of the surrounding residents support the proposal. 5) that no automotive salvage operation (dismantling any vehicle) is to take place on the property. 6) an ongoing pest control program must be implemented if problems of pests are evident. "Resolution setting date of hearing as October 1, 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: Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-438. 86465 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger that communication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission transmitting site plan for supermarket at Crossroads Shopping Center, and generally located southeasterly of E. San Marnan Drive, west of Crossroad Blvd., and north of extension of Flammang Drive, together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file, and "Resolution setting date of hearing as October 1, 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: Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-439. 86466 - Mayor Bowers announced that the time had arrived for consideration of four -lane facility on Donald Street. Mrs. Elsie Kloberdanz, 840 W. Donald Street, presented petitions against the sanitary sewer and widening of Donald Street from U. S. Highway 20 to Virden Creek. She suggested that traffic lights be installed at intersection of W. Donald Street and Highway 63. She stated that several of the housing structures along Donald Street may qualify for historial designation. Martha Maxson, Environmental Department Head from Brice, Petrides and Assoc., reported that a survey had been completed; however, none of the structures qualified. September 17, 1984 Page Five PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC CONTINUED 86466 - Tim Miller, speaking on behalf of his parents residing at 555 W. (cont) Donald Street, opposed this project. A resident at 136 W. Donald, asked that during project construction consideration be given to undergound installation of existing overhead electrical wires. This may help to save the trees. Discussion was heard on the accuracy of traffic counts. Bob Stevenson, City Planner, stated that traffic volumes, in addition to other factors, are based on future traffic patterns. Kenneth Leahy, 2010 Ansborough Avenue asked the City to stop spending money on unneeded projects. Gilbert Taylor, 321 W. Donald Street, asked if his house would be acquired as a part of the widening project. He suggested that the money be diverted to the widening of Rainbow Drive. Bob Stevenson, City Planner, stated that Mr. Taylor's house would most likely be acquired. Relocation assistance will be available to displaced occupants. Moved by Wright, seconded by Penaluna that communication from Planning, Programing and Zoning Commission transmitting Four -Lane Concept and Environmental Assessment for Donald Street from U.S. Highway 20 to Virden Creek (Project No. IX -6662(1)--79-07), including the sanitary sewer project, together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file, and "Resolution approving said document", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Nays: Lichty. Absent: Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-440. 86467 - Kenneth Leahy, 2010 Ansborough Avenue, asked what the total Interstate Substitution Project would cost the tax payers. Bob Stevenson, City Planner, reported that the City's portion would be approximately $10-15 million. Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright that the above remarks be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 86468 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Seeber that communication from Mayor Del Bowers transmitting recommendation on use of following parkin stalls to be used by Library and Human Rights employees and assigned by Department Heads be received, placed on file and approved: Stalls 3-13, Lot 5 and Stalls 1-13, Lot 8. Motion carried. September 17, 1984 Page Six 86469 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Seeber that Community Development Board Minutes of August 7, 1984, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 86470 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Seeber that City Auditor's Statement for August, 1984, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 86471 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Seeber that F.Y. 1983-84 Annual Report of the Waterloo Fire Department, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 4-'roli,y1414.`j 86472 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Getty that communication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission transmitting Preliminary Plat of Crossroads Plat No. 2, together with Deed of Dedication, Certificate of Survey, and recommendation of approval be received, placed on file, and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-441. 86473 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Getty that communication from City Planner transmitting contracts for consultant engineering services with Jensen, Cary, Shoff Consulting Engineers, Inc., for Hanna Blvd., Project No. IX -6605(1)--79-07 and Robinson Engineering Company for Dysart Road, Project No. IX -6691(1)--79-07 together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file, and "Resolution approving said document", be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-442. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 86474 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger that "Resolution annroving the method of financing for the construction of a skywalk connecting the Holiday Inn -Civic Center with the West Side Parking Ramp and Conway Plaza Mall", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Nays: Lichty. Absent: Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-443. < IIN •� September 17, 1564 Page Seven RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED 86475 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Lichty that "Resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to a Financing Agreement for the Waterloo Housing Authority", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dowie. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-444. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 86476 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty that "Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2644, known as the Traffic Code, by adding Section 2B-41, Weight Limit Signs (R12-1 to 5) of the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" be received, filed, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Dowie. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS 86477 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright that communication from Human Rights Commission transmitting recamnendation on the appointment of James Boyd as Human Rights Specialist, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 86478 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright 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 Permit plus Sunday sales Class C FIEadillyScoreboard, 416 Jefferson Street, (Renewal) (Expires 10/1/85) Beer License Application Permit plus Sunday sales Class C Pester Marketing Company, 1415 Logan Avenue, (Renewal) (Expires 11/21/85) QuikTrip Corporation, 1104 Washington, (Renewal) (Expires 10/16/85) Motion carried. 86479 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright that the report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk through September 17, 1984 be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. 1_ • ): ►IUM -0i II 86480 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Klinger that the Council adjourn. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger City Clerk/Auditor