HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/02/84July 2, 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 2,
1984. Mayor Bowers in the Chair. Roll call: Seeber, Wright, Getty,
Lichty, and Klinger. Absent: Dowie and Penaluna.
Invocation by: Seeber.
85998 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber
that the Agenda, as amended for the Regular Session of July 2, 1984,
at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved.
Motion carried.
85999 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Klinger
that the Minutes of the Regular Session held June 25, 1984 at
7:00 p.m., be approved.
Motion carried.
HEARINGS
86000 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Getty
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Resolution
of Necessity for FY1985 Paving Program, Contract No. 266, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on June 13 and 20, 1984 be received
and placed an file.
Motion carried.
86001 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place for public hearing the
Mayor called for written and oral objections.
Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright
that petition of object�on from Hugh Griesbaum, 1209-1213 Magnolia
Parkway and petitions of support from Bernice and Wayne Eisele, 250
Monroe Street, and Rachel Farmer, 236 Monroe Street, be received and
placed on file.
Motion carried.
86002 - The Mayor called for comments on Polk Street. R.K. Spiegel, 209
Polk, asked why underground work must be done. Curt VanDeest, City
Engineer's Office, reported that any water service that is not copper
tubing must be replaced to meet City standards. The underground
portion includes only work from the street to the property line. The
owner is responsible for paying anything between the property line
and house.
In response to a question about low income persons ability to pay for
improvement, Jim Lindsey, Community Development Administrator,
reported that the form that each property owner received via mail
should be returned to his office for determination of eligibility for
state or city financial assistance.
July 2, 1984
HEARINGS CONTINUED
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86002 - It was explained that the property owner could employ a private
continued bonded plumber to do the underground work. In so doing, they would
not be assessed for the underground portion.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that Polk Street be retained in the FY1985 Paving Program, Contract
No. 266. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dowie and Penaluna.
Motion carried.
86003 - The Mayor called for comments on Monroe Street. Property owners at
222 and 230 Monroe Street spoke against the paving.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Seeber
that Monroe Street be retained in the FY1985 Paving Program, Contract
No. 266. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dowie and Penaluna.
Motion carried.
86004 - The Mayor called for comments on Jackson Street. One (1) resident
spoke in support of the paving.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that Jackson Street be retained in the FY1985 Paving Program,
Contract No. 266. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dowie and Penaluna.
Motion carried.
86005 - The Mayor called for comments on Peek Street and there were none.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that Peek Street be retained in the FY1985 Paving Program, Contract
No. 266. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dowie and Penaluna.
Motion carried.
86006 - The Mayor called for comments on Englewood Street. One (1) property
owner spoke in support of the paving.
Moved by Seeber, seconded by Klinger
that Englewood Street be retained in the FY1985 Paving Program,
Contract No. 266. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dowie and Penaluna.
Motion carried.
86007 - The Mayor called for comments on Magnolia Parkway and there were
none.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that Magnolia Parkway be retained in the FY1985 Paving Program,
Contract No. 266. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dowie and Penaluna.
Motion carried.
July 2, 1984
HEARINGS CONTINUED
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86008 - The Mayor called for comments on Knoll Street and there were none.
Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright
that Knoll Street be retained in the FY1985 Paving Program, Contract
No. 266. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dowie and Penaluna.
Motion carried.
86009 - The Mayor called for comments on Lamont Street. One (1) property
owner spoke in support of the paving.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Seeber
that Lamont Street be retained in the FY1985 Paving Program, Contract
No. 266. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dowie and Penaluna.
Motion carried.
86010 - The Mayor called for comments on Adrian Street and there were none.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Getty
that Adrian Street be retained in the FY1985 Paving Program, Contract
No. 266. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dowie and Penaluna.
Motion carried.
86011 The Mayor called for comments on Wycombe Street and there were none.
Moved by Seeber, seconded by Getty
that Wycombe Street be retained in the FY1985 Paving Program,
Contract No. 266. Ayes: Five. Nays: Dowie and Penaluna.
Motion carried.
86012 - The Mayor called for comments on Locke Street and there were none.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that Locke Street be retained in the FY1985 Paving Program, Contract
No. 266. Ayes: Five. Nays: Dowie and Penaluna.
Motion carried.
86013 - Eric Thorson, City Engineer, reported that the paving would be done
this summer.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that all objections be overruled.
Penaluna.
Motion carried.
86014 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
Ayes: Five. Absent: Dame and
that "Resolution adopting Resolution of Necessity, as proposed", be
adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dowie and Penaluna.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-286.
July 2, 1984
HEARINGS CONTINUED
86015 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
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that "Resolution directing engineer to prepare detailed plans and
specifications and directing attorney to prepare form of contract and
notice to bidders on FY1985 Paving Program, Contract No. 266", be
adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dowie and Penaluna.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-287.
86016 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright
to receive and file engineer's detailed plans, specifications, etc.
and adopt a resolution ordering bids, approving plans, specifications
and form of contract and notice to bidders, fixing amount of bid
security, and ordering Clerk to publish notice and fixing a date for
receiving same, and for a public hearing on plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimate of costs and "Resolution setting date
of hearing and receiving of bid as July 23, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on above", be adopted and Deputy
Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice accordingly. Ayes: Five.
Absent: Dowie and Penaluna.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-288.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
86017 - Mike Baker, 1300 Byron, asked that the bushes on City property at the
intersection of West Seventh and South Streets be cut.
Councilperson Seeber asked that the Building Department investigate
the safety of the building at 1118 LaPorte (Gateway Trucking). He
stated that it was a hazardous situation.
Moved by Seeber, seconded by Klinger
that the above matter be referred to the Building Official and City
Attorney.
Motion carried.
86018 - Bob Graves reported that a large waterhole exists on Prince Street
and presents a danger to children in the area.
Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright
that the above comments be received, placed on file, and referred to
the City Attorney.
Motion carried.
City Attorney Dave Tyler reported that Lafayette Building has been
ordered to be demolished. (See CR85945 of June 18, 1984).
86019 - Councilperson Wright reported that rude swimming was occurring in
Blowers Creek along Lafayette Street. Director of Health and
Sanitation, Bill Hoffman, reported,that "No Swimming" signs may be
posted as authorized by City Ordinance.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Getty
that the above comments be received, placed on file, and referred to
Sign and Traffic.
Motion carried.
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ORAL PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED
86020 - Councilperson Wright requested that the weeds obstructing the
intersection of Beech and Oneida Street be investigated. Assistant
City Attorney, Donna Lesyshen, reported that the Park Department
would assist in the matter.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that the above remarks be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
86021 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Hugh
Wurmle, 255 Windsor Drive, to construct temporary asphalt driveway,
together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file,
and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Five.
Absent: Dowie and Penaluna.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-289.
86022 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that request of Reed Cadillac/Oldsmobile to construct a temporary
sign on City property located northeast of the intersection of
Hammond Avenue and San Marnan Drive, in conjunction with excavation
and construction of new facility, together with recommendation of
approval of Planning, Programing and Zoning Commission staff,
subject to one year restriction, be received, placed on file and
approved, subject to one year limitation.
Motion carried.
86023 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright
that communication from City Engineer transmitting the following
recommendations on changes to Ordinance No. 2644, Traffic Ordinance:
1. On San Marnan Drive at West Fourth Street provide a new stop sign
on San Marnan Drive for westbound traffic.
2. On West Fourth Street at San Marnan Drive remove the two present
stop signs for the northbound and for the southbound traffic.
3. On East San Marnan beginning at Hammond Avenue and extending to
Texas Street reduce the present speed limit to 35 mph.
4. On Park Avenue make the following changes:
a. Establish two-way traffic from Wellington Street to Franklin
Street, and
b. Provide a stop sign on Park Avenue at Wellington Street for
southbound traffic on Park Avenue.
be received, placed on file, and City Attorney instructed to prepare
changes to the ordinance accordingly.
Motion carried.
July 2, 1984
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86024 - City Attorney Dave Tyler presented several minor amendments to the
agreement.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that communication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission
transmitting Supplemental Agreement with Conway Plaza Development
Company for Phase I of Conway Plaza Development together with
recommendation of approval be received, placed on file, and
"Resolution approving said document", be adopted and Mayor and Deputy
Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Five. Absent:
Dowie and Penaluna.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-290.
86025 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that Change Order No. 1 with Jens Olesen and Sons Construction
Company for an increase of $1,857.00 for FY1983 Highway 63 Pumping
Station, Intercity Interceptor Stage II, Contract No. 248, be
received, placed on file, approved and Mayor and Deputy Clerk/Auditor
authorized to execute same.
Motion carried.
86026 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that communication from City Engineer transmitting contract for
construction staking services with Schenk Engineering Company for
FY1984 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 257, together with
recommendation of approval be received, placed on file, and
"Resolution approving said document", be adopted and Mayor and Deputy
Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Five. Absent:
Dame and Penaluna.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-291.
86027 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that communication from City Engineer transmitting contract, bond,
and certificate of insurance from RWF Construction Company for the
FY1984 Lowder Road Area Sanitary Sewer Project, Phase II, Contract
No. 262, together with recommendation of approval be received, placed
on file, and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and
Mayor and Deputy Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes:
Five. Absent: Dowie and Penaluna.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-292.
86028 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Klinger
that communication from City Engineer transmitting recommendation on
acceptance of plat improvements for St. Francis Professional Park, be
received, placed on file and approved.
Motion carried.
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RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
86029 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution effectuating the deposit of public funds with First
Federal Savings Bank", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dame and
Penaluna.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-293.
86030 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution by the City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa,
as Waterloo Housing Authority, authorizing its managing agent, the
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce to make application to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for 11 units of
Section 8 Existing Housing for use under the provisions of the Rental
Rehabilitation Program, Project #IA05-E050-008", be adopted. Ayes:
Five. Absent: Dame and Penaluna.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-294.
86031 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution by the City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa,
as Waterloo Housing Authority, establishing the equal opportunity
Housing Plan for the Waterloo Section 8 Existing Housing Program,
Projects #IA05-E050-001-8", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dowie
and Penaluna.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-295.
86032 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution by the City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa,
as Waterloo Housing Authority, establishing the Authority Lease
Agreement for use with the Waterloo Section 8 Existing Housing
Program, Projects #IA05-E050-001-8", be adopted. Ayes: Five.
Absent: Dowie and Penaluna.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-296.
86033 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution by the City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa,
as Waterloo Housing Authority, establishing the Administrative Plan
and Admission Policy for the Waterloo Section 8 Existing Housing
Program, Projects #IA05-E050-001-8", be adopted. Ayes: Five.
Absent: Dowie and Penaluna.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-297.
86034 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution approving the preparation and submission of an
application for rental rehabilitation assistance to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development for Federal Assistance
under Section 17 of the United States Housing Act of 1937", be
adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dowie and Penaluna.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-298.
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RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED
86035 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept on behalf of the City
of Waterloo effective July 23, 1984, the assumption of operation and
maintenance responsibilities for the flood protection devices
constructed as the closure structures at Blowers Creek and the Chicago
N.W. Railroad Bridge", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dowie and
Penaluna.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-299.
NEW BUSINESS
86036 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Getty
that communication from Milk Lab transmitting the resignation of Ralph
Sander and entitlement to vacation and sick pay in the amount of
$8,709.80 be received, placed on file, approved, and "Resolution
approving said payment", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Dowie and
Penaluna.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-300.
86037 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber
that communication from Fire Chief transmitting recommendation on
promotion of Larry L. West to the rank of lieutenant, effective July
1, 1984 be received, placed on file, and approved.
Motion carried.
86038 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Wright
that communication from Waterloo Housing Authority transmitting plans,
specifications on conversion of electric heat units to gas heat and
hot water at Ridgeway Towers Elderly Housing Project, 225 West
Ridgeway, be received, placed on file, and "Resolution setting date of
hearing as July 16, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council
Chambers and receipt of bids as July 17, 1984", be adopted and Deputy
Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly.
Ayes: Five. Absent: Dowie and Penaluna.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-301.
86039 - Moved by Getty, 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:
Travel Requests
City Clerk/Auditor, Planning & Development Director, Chairman of
Finance Committee, and Citizen Representative regarding City's
upcoming General Obligation Bond Sale, New York, July 11-12,
1984, cost not to exceed $520.00 each.
Director and Two (2) Human Rights Commissioners to attend 36th
Annual Convention of the International Association of Official
Human Rights Agencies, July 8-13, 1984, St. Louis, Mo., cost not
to exceed $1,450.00.:
Deputy Clerk to attend Municipal Clerks' Institute, July 18-20,
1984, Ames, Iowa, cost not to exceed $168.40.
Motion ^a.rried.
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MISCELLANEOUS
86040 - 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
uor License Application Permit
sales
David G. Roberts dba Silver Cue, 814 LaPorte Road, (Renewal)
(Expires 7/14/85)
Beer License Application Permit plus Sunday sales
Larry TePaske dba Korner Grocery, 229 Sunnyside, (New)
(Expires 7/2/85)
Thyletta C. Hartman dba, Hartman's Meat & Grocery, 923 W. 3rd,
(New) (Expires 7/2/85)
Motion carried.
86041 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that 34 Cigarette Renewal Applications be received, placed on file and
approved.
Motion carried.
86042 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that the following Alarm Business Application License be received,
placed on file and approved:
Hawkeye Alarm & Signal Company, 419 Denver Street
Motion carried.
86043 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that the following Fireworks Display Application be received, placed
on file, and approved:
Sunnyside Country Club, 1600 Olympic
Motion carried.
86044 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that the following Going -out -of -Business Application be received,
placed on file, and approved:
Charmers Boutique, Inc., 1519 E. San Marnan Drive
Motion carried.
86045 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty
that the Taxi Cab Driver License of John W. Pratt, 1208 Garden Avenue,
be received, placed on file, and Mr. Pratt notified that the Council
would reconsider said issuance at the Council meeting of July 9,
1984.
Motion carried.
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86046 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright
that the report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk
through July 2, 1984 be received, placed on file and report and
bonds approved.
Motion carried.
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86047 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that the Council adjourn.
Motion carried.
Michelle Temeyer
Deputy Clerk/Auditor