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July 23, 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 July 23,
1984. Mayor Bowers in the Chair. Roll call: Getty, Lichty,
Penaluna, Seeber, Dowie, Wright. Absent: Klinger.
Invocation by: Wright.
86152 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Wright
that the Agenda as proposed for the Regular Session of July 23, 1984
at 7:00 p.m., be approved.
Motion carried.
86153 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Lichty
that the Minutes of the Regular Session held July 16, 1984 at
7:00 p.m., be approved.
Motion carried.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
86154 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Getty
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on plans,
specifications, and taking of bids for the F.Y. 1985 Paving Program,
Contract No. 266 as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 6,
1984 be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
86155 - Hold Hearing --This being the time and place of public hearing, the
Mayor called for oral and written objections and there were none.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie
that "Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimate of cost," be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Klinger.
ed and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-332.
Resolution adopt
86156 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Seeber
to receive, file, and instruct City Clerk/Auditor to open and read
bids and refer to Engineer for recommendation. (See CR 86160 for
award of contract):
Bidder Bid Bond Bid
Cedar Falls Construction 5 percent $721,194.68
Cedar Falls
Cedar Valley Construction 5 percent $740,858.12
July 23, 1984
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
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86157 - Jimmie Porter, 330 Saxon, asked that the City take action to remedy
the tall weed situation in the City View area. A petition had
earlier been presented to the City from area property owners. He
also asked that the trees and limbs resting on wires in the same area
be trimmed.
Mayor Bowers reported that Iowa Public Service had been contacted in
this regard.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Lichty
that the above matter be received, placed on file and referred to the
Park Department for review.
Motion carried.
86158 - Councilperson Wright asked that the weed situation in the East
Seventh and East Eighth Streets area be addressed.
Donna Lesyshen, Assistant City Attorney, stated that the Weed
Ordinance (Ordinance No. 3341) provides for the complaining party to
submit a written complaint in the Park Department.
Jeanette Smelser, 115 Norton Avenue, asked that the City take action
to pave portions of Home Park Boulevard, Norton Avenue and West Third
Street from U.S. Highway 63 to Ansborough Avenue due to the safety
hazard of pedestrians in the area.
Bob Stevenson, Transportation Program Manager, reported that the
scheduling of this project (known as the Third Street Extension) is
for design in 1985 and construction in 1986. Federal money is
available for the design if carried out in the time table described
above. However, should the City wish to move the construction phase
up, the City would be responsible for the design costs with no
reimbursement. Estimated cost of design is $60,000.00.
Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Dowie
that the above remarks be received, placed on file and referred to
City Engineer, Sign and Traffic and Transportation Program Manager.
Motion carried.
86159 - Mayor Bowers read a letter from Christopher P. Dunn submitting his
letter of resignation effective immediately from the position of
Acting Affirmative Action Officer for Contract Compliance.
Moved by Wright. seconded by Dowie
that the above letter be received, placed on file and referred to
the Personnel Department.
Motion carried.
86160 - Eric Thorson, City Engineer, reported that the low bid of Youngblut
Construction in the amount of $694,119.15 was in order and
recommended its approval. (See CR 86156).
Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty
that "Resolution awarding the FY 1985 Paving Program, Contract No.
266 to Youngblut Construction of Washburn, Iowa", be adopted. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Klinger.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-333.
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PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
86161 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Penaluna
that communication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission
transmitting request of Jeff Grey, 605 Riverside Drive, to vacate,
sell and convey a portion of Norwood Avenue lying between Riverside
Drive and Cedar River together with recommendation of approval, be
received, placed on file, and "Resolution setting date of hearing as
August 13, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on
above described request," be adopted and City Clerk/Auditor
instructed to publish notice accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent:
Klinger.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-334.
86162 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of A.
Miller Roscamp, 227 East San Marnan Drive, for temporary concrete
driveway without regard to sidewalk grade, together with
recommendation of approval be received, placed on file, and
"Resolution approving said request," be adopted. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Klinger.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-335.
86163 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of George
Strumpel, 2918 Saratoga Drive, for temporary concrete driveway
without regard to sidewalk grade, together with recommendation of
approval be received, placed on file, and "Resolution approving said
request," be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Klinger.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-336.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
86164 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty
that communication from Waterloo Housing Authority Director
transmitting recommendation on award of contract for conversion to
gas heat and hot water conversion for 225 West Ridgeway Avenue
(Ridgeway Towers) to low bid of Young Plumbing and Heating in the
amount of $167,000 including Alternate 3 be received, placed on file
and "Resolution awarding said contract to Young Plumbing and
Heating", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Klinger,
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-337.
REPORTS
86165 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty
that communication from Planning, Programming and Zoning transmitting
report regarding paint smells at Quality Refinishing, 2059 Logan
Avenue, be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
July 23, 1984
DOCUMENTS
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86166 - Mayor Bowers inquired about the compliance audit dealing with
Neighborhood Housing Service's allocation of Community Development
Block Grant Funds. Walter Reed, Executive Director of Neighborhood
Housing Services, reported that said audit is in progress and should
be completed within two (2) weeks. He stated that the week of
October 7, 1984 has been declared National Neighborhood Housing
Services Week. Upon questioning by Councilperson Dowie, Mr. Reed
reported that Neighborhood Housing Services sells a portion of their
loans on the secondary mortgage market through Neighborhood
Reinvestment. The average loan rate is 8 percent, with only one (1)
loan written off for non-payment during the five (5) years the
program has been in operation.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Getty
that communication from Director of Neighborhood Housing Services,
Inc. transmitting the'reinvestment data for Neighborhood Housing
Services program be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
86167 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie
that communication from City Engineer transmitting agreement for
repair and maintenance of municipal extensions of primary roads with
the Iowa Department of Transportation together with recommendation
for approval be received, placed on file, and "Resolution approving
said document," be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Six. Absent: Klinger.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-338.
86168 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie
that communication from City Engineer transmitting recommendation of
acceptance for the FY 1985 Rooff Avenue Connection to U.S. Highway
20, Contract No. 269 from Peterson Contractors, Inc. be received,
placed on file, and "Resolution approving said document," be adopted.
Ayes: Six. Absent: Klinger.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-339.
86169 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie
that communication from City Engineer transmitting recommendation of
acceptance for the Intercity Interceptor, Stage I, FY 1983 Orange
Grove Trunk Sewer, Contract No. 247 from Lametti and Sons, Inc. be
received, placed on file, and "Resolution approving said document,"
be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Klinger.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-340.
86170 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Getty
that "Resolution authorizing and approving the execution of an
easement agreement by and between the City of Waterloo, Iowa and
Illinois Central Gulf Railroad (Rooff Avenue - Blowers Creek Flood
Control)," be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Klinger.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-341.
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RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED continued
86171 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Getty
that "Resolution accepting and approving certain offers to sell real
property to the City of Waterloo, and accepting and approving certain
deeds from Leo and Lois Rooff for Maywood Drainage Project," be
adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Klinger.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-342.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
86172 - The resident at 609 Rhey Street opposed the closing of the alley.
Harvey Jackson, 616 Rhey Street, spoke in support of the request.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie
that "an Ordinance vacating portion of sixteen (16) feet alley
located between Rhey Street and Linden Avenue and south of
Independence Avenue," be received, placed on file, passed and
considered for the third time. Ayes: Seeber, Dowie, Getty, and
Penaluna. Nays: Wright. Absent: Klinger. Abstain: Lichty.
Motion carried.
86173 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Penaluna
that "an Ordinance vacating portion of sixteen (16) feet alley
located between Rhey street and Linden Avenue and south of
Independence Avenue," be adopted. Ayes: Seeber, Dowie, Getty, and
Penaluna. Absent: Klinger. Nays: Wright. Abstain: Lichty.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3354.
86174 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Seeber
that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of westerly 210 feet
of the sixteen (16) feet alley located in Block 1, Cowin's Addition
to Harvey H. and Patricia A. Jackson," be adopted and City Attorney
instucted to prepare deed accordingly. Ayes: Getty, Penaluna,
Seeber, and Dowie. Nays: Wright. Absent: Klinger. Abstain:
Lichty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval of Mayor assigned No. 1984-343.
86175 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Waterloo, Iowa by adding new Subsection (h) to Subsection 15-2, Food
Quality Requirements, of Chapter 15, Food and Food Handlers," be
received, placed on fi e, passed and considered or t e irst time.
Ayes: Six. Absent: Klinger.
Motion carried.
86176 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that "an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Waterloo, Iowa, by repealing Subsection 33 1/2-29, Fees for Permit,
of Chapter 33 1/2, Swimming Pools; and enacting in lieu thereof new
Subsection 33 1/2-29, Fees for Permit and Testing, of Chapter 33 1/2,
Swimming Pools," be received, placed on file, passed and considered
for the first time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Klinger.
Motion carried.
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BILLS - PAYMENT
86177 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty
that "Bills, Resolution Schedule A", be adopted. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Klinger.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-344.
86178 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution approving the following pay estimates for amount
shown together with recommendation of approval:
Hoff Road (West 4th Street to West Shaulis Road) Project No.
IX -6591(1)--79-07
ay estimate No. 5 from Robinson Engineering in the amount o
$1,091.18.
FY1984 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 257
Tay es,.imate No. 17 from spro, Inc. in the amount o
Sixth Street Brid e, Contract No. 215
Tay estimate No. 13 from Shappart Engineering Company in t e
amount of $61,217.45.
Ansborough Avenue (Ridgeway Avenue to U.S. 218 (University
Avenue), Project No. IX -6615(1)--79-07
Pay estimate o. from rice, Petrides ssociates,Inc. in the
amount of $25,360.08.
Sixth Street (Fifth Street & Sixth Street-- Franklin Street to
Washington Street), Project No. IX -6653(2)--79-07
Pay estimate o. from rice, Petrides ssociates, nc. or
engineering services in the amount of $5,045.82.
Donald Street (U.S. 20 to Sage Road), Project No.
IX -6662(1)--79-07
Tay estimate No. 6 from Brice, Petrides & Associates, Ince in t e
amount of $19,755.47.
San Marnan Drive (Formerly Iowa Highway 412 from West 4th Street
to Sheffield Avenue), Project No. IX -6498(1)--79-07
Pay estimate No. 6 from Brice, Petrides & Associates, Inc. in the
amount of $11,855.34.
FY 1984 Maywood Area Paving, City Contract No. 256
ay estimate No.from Kohlin Construction Company, Inc. �n the
amount of $192,457.98.
Rooff Avenue Connection to U.S. Highway No. 20, Contract No. 269
Pay estimate No. inafrom Peterson Contractors Inc. in the
amount of $17,616.14.
Intercity Interceptor, Stage I F.Y. 1983 Orange Grove Trunk Sewer
Contract No. 247
Pay es imate o. ina from amettTan ons,Inc. in e
amount of $1,026.49," be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Klinger.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-345.
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BILLS - PAYMENT continued
86179 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution approving the following statements for amounts shown
together with recommendation for approval:
West Fourth Street (Ansborough Avenue to West Shaulis Road),
Project No. IX -6587(1)--79-07
Statement No. 4 from Wayne Claassen Engineering & Surveying, Inc.
in the amount of $10,616.32.
Shaulis Road (Iowa 21 to U.S. 63), Project No. IX -6470(3)--79-07
Statement o. 5 from Wayne Claassen Engineering & Surveying, Inc.
in the amount of $4,843.68,"
be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Klinger.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-346.
86180 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Engineer transmitting plans and
specifications on the F.Y. 1985 Hammond Avenue Asphalt Paving,
Contract No. 277 and recommendation for approval be received, placed
on file, and "Resolution setting date of hearing as August 6, 1984 at
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers," be adopted and City
Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly.
Ayes: Six. Absent: Klinger.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-347.
86181 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Engineer transmitting plans and
specifications on the F.Y. 1985 Maywood Storm Sewer Improvements,
Area III Outlet, Contract No. 276 be received, placed on tile, and
"Resolution setting date of hearing as August 13, 1984 at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Hall Council Chamber," be adopted and City Clerk/Auditor
instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Klinger.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-348.
NEW BUSINESS
86182 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie
that communication from Street Superintendent transmitting
recommendation on appointment of Ron Johnson to position of Foreman
be received and placed on file. Ayes: Getty, Penaluna, Seeber,
and Dowie. Nays: Lichty and Wright. Absent: Klinger.
Motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS - continued
86183 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie
that communication from Fire Chief transmitting recommendation on
appointment of following fire fighters:
DOUGLAS W. CARTER
JEFFREY J. RUEHS
BRETT A. BREDMAN
MICHAEL C. JUNK
STEPHEN L. COCHRAN
be received and placed on file. Ayes: Getty, Lichty, Dowie, Seeber,
and Penaluna. Nays: Wright. Absent: Klinger.
Motion carried.
86184 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Getty
that communication from City Attorney transmitting the notice of
possible claim of civil damages from Ken Jan, Inc. and Wendell
Lockard against the City of Waterloo be received, placed on file, and
referred to City Attorney.
Motion carried.
86185 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wright
that the following requests for permission to attend functions with
expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and
approved:
Community Development Administrator to attend Water Resources
Congress Board Meeting, September 19, 1984, Nashville, Tennessee;
cost not to exceed $385.00.
Planning and Development Director and Transportation Program Manager
to attend Joint Conference of the Iowa Association of Regional
Councils and Iowa Chapter of American Planning Association in
cooperation with Iowa Office of Planning and Programming, August
9-109 1984, Clear Lake, Iowa; cost not to exceed $145.00 plus use of
City vehicle.
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
86186 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty
that the following applications for Beer and Liquor Licenses be
received, placed on file, approved and endorsed applications
forwarded to the Beer and Liquor Control Department:
Beer License Permit Applications
Class
ho'� mpson's Used Cars, 2230 Independence Avenue (Renewal) (Expires
7-24-85)
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MISCELLANEOUS - continued
86186 - continued
Beer License Application Permit plus_Sunday sales
Mass c
Boleyn' Grocery, 319 Edwards (Renewal) (Expires 8-29-85)
Pronto, 325 Franklin (Old Location -New Owner) (Expires 7-23-85)
4th Street Pantry, 508 W. 4th Street (Old Location -New Owner)
(Expires 7-1-85)
Quik Trip #502, 3012 Ansborough (Renewal) (Expires 9-11-85)
Quik Trip # 536, 117 San Marnan (Renewal) (Expires 9-5-85)
Beer License Permit Application
Class
R & G S rvice #12, 1625 West Fourth (Renewal) (Expires 8-11-85)
Motion carried.
86187 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty
that the following applications for 10 Cigarette Renewal Applications
be received, placed on file, and approved:
Motion carried.
86188 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty
that the following application for Junk Dealer be received, placed on
file, and approved:
Junk Dealer License
owar s ecyc ing Center, 900 Fulton
Motion carried.
86189 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty
that the beer garden for El Mecca Shrine Club, 316-318 Commercial
Street, be approved for August 3-5, 1984, be received, placed on
file, approved and City Clerk/Auditor instructed to notify the Iowa
Beer and Liquor Control Department.
Motion carried.
86190 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with
Clerk through July 23, 1984 be received, placed on file and report
and bonds approved.
Motion carried.
86191 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie
that the Council adjourn.
Motion carried.
Larry P. Burger
City Clerk/Auditor