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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 Page Two 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 Page Three 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 Page Four 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. July 2, 1984 Page Five 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 Page Six 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. July 2, 1984 Page Seven 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. July 2, 1984 Page Eight 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. July 2, 1984 Page Nine 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. July 2, 1984 Page Ten F1,001 ti 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. 1. • R �tuI�I�M 86047 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright that the Council adjourn. Motion carried. Michelle Temeyer Deputy Clerk/Auditor