HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/18/84June 18, 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 June 18,
1984. Mayor Bowers in the Chair. Roll call: Seeber, Dowie, Wright,
Getty, Lichty, Penaluna, and Klinger.
Invocation by Klinger
85898 - Moved by Dame, seconded by Klinger
that the Agenda, as amended for the Regular Session of June 18, 1984
at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved.
Motion carried.
85899 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber
that the Minutes of the Regular Session held June 11, 1984 at
7:00 p.m., and the minutes of the Special Session held June 12, 1984
at 10:00 a.m., be approved.
Motion carried.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
85900 - Moved by Dame, seconded by Klinger
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing and taking of
bids for the F.Y. 1984 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No.
257 as published in the Waterloo Courier on June 1, 1984, be received
and placed on file.
Motion carried.
85901 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of hearing the Mayor
called for written and oral objections and there were none.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty
that "Resolution confirming the approval of plans, specifications,
etc., for the F.Y. 1984 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No.
257", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-241.
85902 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Getty
that "Resolution ordering construction for the F.Y. 1984 Street
Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 257", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-242.
85903 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty
to receive, file, and instruct Deputy Clerk to open and read bids,
and refer to City Engineer for the F.Y. 1984 Street Reconstruction
Program, Contract No. 257 for review and recommendation: (see
CR#85932 for award of contract)
Bidder
Aspro, Inc. Waterloo
Cedar Falls Const., C. F.
Cedar Valley Corp.
Peterson Cont., Inc.
Motion carried.
Bid Bond
Amount
57.
$7084
57.
$760,336.49
57.
$717,901.64
5%
$729,216.00
June 18, 1984 Page Two
HEARINGS AND BIDS CONTINUED
85904 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wright
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on plans,
specifications, etc., and taking of bids for the F.Y. 1984 Lowder
Road Area Sanitary Sewer Project, Phase II, Contract No. 262 as
published in the Waterloo Courier on June 1, 1984, be received and
placed on file.
Motion carried.
85905 - 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 Getty, seconded by Klinger
that "Resolution adopting plans, specifications, etc.", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-243.
85906 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
to receive, file, instruct Deputy Clerk to open and read bids, and
refer to City Engineer for the F.Y. 1984 Lowder Road Area Sanitary
Sewer Project, Phase II, Contract No. 262 for review and
recommendation: (see CR#85933 for award of contract):
Bidder Amount
Ernster & Company, Inc. $267,352.05
Happel Excavating, Inc. Strawberry Pt. $242,821.74
Lehman Trucking & Excavating Inc. $180,601.00
NUOON Construction, Waverly $239,611.72
RWF Const., Council Bluffs $155,548.39
Van Hauen-Keller Cont. W. Des Moines $378,053.00
Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
85907 - Councilman Seeber presented a letter of request from Grace United
Methodist Church, E. 5th at Walnut to change the flow of traffic
on E. 5th Street towards the church.
Moved by Dowie, seconded by Klinger
that the above request be received, placed on file, and referred to
the Transportation Program Manager and the City's Consultant on the
5th and 6th Street Project.
Motion carried.
85908 - Bennie Warren, 1210 Columbia Street, asked why his driveway had not
been replaced when the street was paved.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, reported that the City does not replace
illegal curb cuts, and that no permit had been obtained from the
owners.
Moved by Dowie, seconded by Klinger
that the above comments be received, placed on file, and referred to
the City Engineer for review, and that future action in regard to
this matter not be precedent setting.
Motion carried.
June 18, 1984
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
85909 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright
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that request of Fred Ritchie, 251 Valley Road to reduce platted
setback line located east of Valley Drive between Pleasant Valley
Drive and Maynard Avenue, together with petition of approval of 85%
of residents within Pleasant Valley Subdivision and Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission's recommendation of denial, be
received, placed on file, and "Resolution setting date of hearing as
June 25, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on
above described request", be adopted and Deputy Clerk/Auditor
instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-244.
85910 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that request of Frank Donovan, 3909 Monterey Drive to vacate three
(3) foot of an eight (8) foot utility easement in Central Heights II
Addition, together with recommendation of denial of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission be received, placed on file, and
"Resolution setting date of hearing as July 9, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Hall Council Chambers on above described request", be
adopted and Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of
hearing accordingly. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-245.
85911 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that request of James Blackledge to rezone from "R-2" One & Two
Family Residence District to "C-1" Commercial District property
located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Ansborough
Avenue and Black Hawk Road, together with Planning, Programming &
Zoning Commission's recommendation of denial be received, placed on
file, and "Resolution setting date of hearing as July 9, 1984 at 7:00
p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on above described request",
be adopted and Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of
hearing accordingly. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-246.
85912 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that request of Harvey and Patricia Jackson to vacate, sell, and
convey portion of sixteen (16) foot alley located between Rhey
Street and Linden Avenue and south of Independence Avenue, with
retention of permanent utility easement over, under, and above said
parcel together with Planning, Programming & Zoning Commission's
recommendation of approval be received, placed on file, and
"Resolution setting date of hearing as July 9, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Hall Council Chambers on above described request", be
adopted and Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of
hearing accordingly. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-247.
June 18, 1984 Page Four
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
85913 - Mayor Bowers stated that this lease deals with time change only and
that the lease price will be $65,000/year, as contained in previous
lease arrangements.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Penaluna
that agreement with National Cattle Congress for McElroy Auditorium,
dated June 18, 1984 be received, placed on file, and "Resolution
approving said document", be adopted and Mayor and Deputy
Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Five. Nays: Seeber
and Lichty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-248.
85914 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Klinger
that communication from City Engineer transmitting recommendation on
award of contract to Rampart Corp., of Waterloo, Iowa, for F.Y. 1984
200 block Baltimore Sanitary Sewer Replacement, Contract No. 265 in
the amount of $104,728.88 be received, placed on file, approved and
"Resolution awarding said contract to Rampart Corp., in the amount of
$104,728.88", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-249.
85915 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Penaluna
that the Community Development Board Minutes of May 8, 1984, be
received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
85916 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dgwie
that communication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission
transmitting proposed F.Y. 1985 General Obligation Bond Sale Program
in the amount of $8,000,000, together with Public Works Committee's
recommendation of approval be received, placed on file, approved and
Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to direct the Ahlers Law Firm & Speer
Financial Consultant to prepare the necessary documentation for July
1984 Bond Sale.
Motion carried.
85917 - Councilman Seeber presented the recommendation of the Insurance
Committee who had reviewed proposals for employee's Health, Dental,
Prescription Drug and Life Insurance Program. He reported that the
Committee recommended approval of a one (1) year contract with Blue
Cross/Blue Shield. Prior to acceptance of the Blue bid, however, it
will be necessary to meet with the respective bargaining units and
to discuss several alternative proposals put forth by said company.
June 18, 1984
REPORTS CONTINUED
Page Five
85917 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Getty
(Cont)
that the City of Waterloo accept the proposal from Blue Cross/Blue
Shield for a one (1) year contract for City employees, as described
above, with a recommendation on the alternatives to be forthcoming on
June 25, 1984.
Prior to a vote on this motion, the following motion was offered:
Moved by Seeber, seconded by Penaluna
that action on City employee's Health, Dental, Prescription Drug, and
Life Insurance Program be tabled until June 25, 1984. Ayers: Seven.
Motion carried.
Councilperson Klinger asked that the Council be supplied with
additional information concerning each proposal.
85918 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Wright
that the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) be authorized to
solicit City employees for open enrollment beginning July 2, 1984,
with mailings to be distributed through the Clerk/Auditor's Office,
at HMO's cost. Ayes: Six. Nays: Lichty.
Motion carried.
85919 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Penaluna
that communication from Transportation Program Manager transmitting
agreements with Brice, Petrides and Associates, Inc., for
construction engineering services for Project No. IX -6579(1)--79-07,
East Park Avenue Construction Engineering Contract be received,
placed on file, and "Resolution approving said document", be adopted
and Mayor and Deputy Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-250.
85920 - Prior to a vote on the Change Order described below, Mayor Bowers
reported that this expenditure would allow culverts to be constructed
at various intersections prior to pavement work. This work would be
a permanent improvement but would not impact drainage problems the
area is experiencing. Assessments account for 20% of the total
project cost.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that communication from City Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 2
for F.Y. 1984 Maywood Area Paving, Contract No. 256, for increase in
contract of $77,119.35 together with recommendation of approval be
received, placed on file, approved and Mayor and Deputy Clerk/Auditor
instructed to execute same. Ayes: Six. Nays: Lichty.
Motion carried.
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DOCL>NIENM CONTINUED
85921 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Getty
that lease agreement with Iowa Public Service for parking lot located
at Rock Island & Vaughn Street known as Lots 13 & 14, Blk. 26,
Westfield Addition, for one year from date of June 1, 1984, in the
amount of $1.00 per year, together with recommendations of approval
of Planning, Programming, and Zoning and City Attorney be received,
placed on file, approved, and 'Resolution approving said document",
be adopted and Mayor and Deputy Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute
same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-251.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
85922 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Seeber
that "Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept on behalf of the
City of Waterloo effective July 2, 1984, the assumption of operation
and maintenance responsibilities for the flood protection devices
constructed as part of Blowers Creek Stage V -G by the Corps of
Engineers for the local flood control project", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-252.
85923 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Seeber
that 'Resolution transferring from the Tax Increment Financing Fund
the sum of Seventy -Eight Thousand Eighty Two Dollars and 07/100
($78,082.07) to the Debt Service Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-253.
85924 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Seeber
that "Resolution transferring from the Trust and Agency Fund the sum
of Nineteen Thousand Seven Hundred Twelve and 33/100 Dollars
($19,712.33) to the General Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-254.
85925 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Seeber
that 'Resolution transferring fron the General Fund the sum of
Twenty -One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($21,500.00) to the Paving
#176 Bond Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-255.
85926 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Dowie
that "Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Loan Agreement Bond
Sale for Swisher and Cohrt Law Office Project Industrial Revenue
Bond, Series 1982 in the amount of $400,000.00", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-256.
June 18, 1984 Page Seven
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED
85927 - Tim Ince, Assistant City Attorney reported that when the city
purchased the property a sum of $40,000 had been withheld to pay
liens against the property. In calculating the liens, several
assessments were not picked up or paid. The approximate $9,000 of
remaining unpaid amounts must be cancelled prior to closing.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty
that 'Resolution authorizing the cancellation of certain property
taxes, paving assessments, and levy for the Self Supported Municipal
Improvement District for property purchased from Johnny and Janice
Rice now a part of Conway Plaza Development, located at W. 4th and
Commercial Street", be adopted and Deputy Clerk/Auditor instructed to
notify the County Treasurer accordingly. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-257.
85928 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Klinger
that 'Resolution by City Council of the City of Waterloo, as the
Waterloo Housing Authority, approving final application for
Comprehensive Improvements Assistance Program Funds and making
applicable certifications Re Project IA50003", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-258.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
85929 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that "Ordinance establishing and designating boundaries of Urban
Revitalization District known as West Washington Urban
Revitalization Area W. Park Avenue, Washington Street, South Street
and W. Mullan", be received, placed on file, considered and passed
for the second time. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
85930 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Getty
that "Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Waterloo, Iowa, by repealing Subsection 16-5(a), regarding number of
containers allowed, of Chapter 16, Garbage and Refuse; and enacting
in lieu thereof New Subsection 16-5(a), regarding number of
containers allowed, of Chapter 16, Garbage and Refuse", be received,
placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes:
Seven.
Motion carried.
85931 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Dowie
that "Ordinance amending Ordinance "To. 2644, known as the Traffic
Code, by repealing Subsections (20) Donald Street, (54) Kimball Ave.
and (55) Kimball Avenue, of Section 541, increasing speed limits in
certain areas; and by enacting in lieu thereof New Subsections (20)
Donald Street, (20a) Donald Street, (54) Kimball Avenue and (55)
Kimball Avenue to Section 541, increasing speed limits in certain
areas", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the
first time. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
June 18, 1984
NEW BUSINESS
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85932 - Eric Thorson, City Engineer reported that the bid of Aspro, Inc in
the amount of $703,342.84 was in order and recommended approval.
This bid was for asphalt surfacing for all streets.
Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Seeber
that "Resolution awarding contract to Aspro, Inc., for F.Y. 1984
Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 257 in the amount of
$703,342.84", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-259.
85933 - Eric Thorson, City Engineer, reported that the bid of RWF
Construction, Inc., Council Bluffs, in the amount of $155,548.39 was
in order and recommended approval.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that "Resolution awarding contract to RWF Construction, Inc., for the
F.Y. 1984 Loader Road Area Sanitary Sewer Project, Phase II, Contract
No. 262 in the amount of $155,548.39", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-260.
85934 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Seeber
that authorization be given to the Deputy Clerk/Auditor to publish
notice to bidders on the east Park Avenue Reconstruction Project
No. IX -6579(1)--79-07.
Motion carried.
85935 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Wright
that communication from Recreation Commission on the appointment of
Sharon Andreassen as Clerk/Receptionist be received and placed on
file.
Motion carried.
85936 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger
that communication from Fire Chief transmitting the retirement
of Robert G. Rohle and entitlement to vacation and sick pay in the
amount of $16,802.50 be received, placed on file, approved and
"Resolution approving said payment", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-261.
85937 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dawie
that communication from Police Department on the appointment of
Charles F. Hosier as Dispatcher be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
June 18, 1984
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
85938 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Penaluna
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that authorization be given to the establishment of a Laboratory
Technician II position at the Water Pollution Control Plant.
Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
85939 - Moved by Dowie, 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
Class C
Knights of Columbus, 1955 Locke Avenue, (Renewal) (Expires
7/1/85) plus Sunday sales
T.E.E.N.S. Nightclub, 321 E. 4th (New) (Expires 5/15/85)
The Other Bar, 735 Logan, (Renewal) (Expires 6/28/85)
Order of Eagles, 202 E. 1st, (Renewal) (Expires 7/1/85)
plus Sunday sales
Veteran's of Foreign War, 612 Jefferson, (Renewal) (Expires
7/4/85) plus Sunday sales
Maples Lanes, 2608 University, (Renewal) (Expires 7/10/85)
plus Sunday sales
Beer License Application Permit plus Sunday sales
Class C
R & G Oil Company, Inc., 600 Cleveland Street,i(Renewal) (Expires
7/6/85)
Dane Street Market, 521 Diane Street, (Renewal) (Expires 7/8/85)
One Stop Food Mart #2, 1622 University Avenue, (Renewal) (Expires
6/29/85)
Gordy's Food, 2052 Logan Avenue, (Renewal) (Expires 7/11/85)
plus Sunday sales
Motion carried.
85940 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wright
that the following Fireworks Display Application be received, placed
on file and approved:
Waterloo Baseball, Inc., 850 Park Road
Motion carried.
85941 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Wright
that licenses be issued to the following cabs (Yellow Cab Company)
effective through date of April 30, 1984:
Cab No.
VIN. Number
Plate No.
# 36
#1 L35U4J1 42354
#JAN 0
# 32
#1L69H5J209112
#JAN 067
# 7
#1L45R3J188090
#JAN 903
# 16
#1M35H2J233815
#JAN 932
# 10
#1 L45U4J1 22200
#JAN 902
subject to final inspection of Cab #36 by the Police Department.
Motion carried.
June 18, 1984 Page Ten
85942 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Seeber
that the report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk
through June 18, 1984 be received, placed on file and report and
bonds approved.
Motion carried.
85943 - City Attorney, Dave Tyler stated that the items could be discussed
in Executive Session.
Moved by Seeber, seconded by Klinger
to adjourn to Executive Session, to discuss negotiation strategy and
litigation authorization on Police Protective Assoc., and Lafayette
Building.
Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
85944 - Moved by Dawie, seconded by Penaluna
that Executive Session be adjourned.
Motion carried.
85945 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Seeber
that the City Attorney take expeditious action to proceed with
judicial demolition on the Lafayette Bldg., located at E. 4th and
Lafayette Street. Ayes: Five. Nays: Getty and Lichty.
Motion carried.
85946 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Klinger
that the City Attorney be instructed to proceed with the
rectification and settlement of the contract for the Police
Protective Assn. (beginning July 1, 1984), within the parameters of
the publically adopted contractual agreement (see min. of 3/12/84,
Resolution No. 1984-100). Ayes: Six. Nays: Lichty.
Motion carried.
85947 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Getty
that the Council adjourn.
Motion carried.
Michelle Temeyer
Deputy Clerk/Auditor