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Home My WebLink About06/04/84r June 4, 1984 N 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 4, 1984. Mayor Pro -Tem Dowie in the Chair. Roll Call: Seeber, Wright, Getty, Lichty, Penaluna, Klinger, Dowie. Invocation by Getty. 85824 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Penaluna that the Agenda, as amended for the Regular Session of June 4, 1984, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Nays: Lichty. Motion carried. 85825 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Wright that the Minutes of the Regular Session held May 29, 1984 at 7:00 p.m., be approved. Motion carried. HEARINGS 85826 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on plans, specifications for the F.Y. 1985 Oiling Program, Contract No. 267, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 16 and May 23, 1984, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 85827 - Dwight Harlan, 1220 Knoll Avenue, objected to the assessment and stated he had no knowledge of the oiling prior to the mailing. Curt VanDeest, City Engineer's Office, reported that a petition had been presented with at least 50% of the property owners requesting the oiling. Robert Ballheim, 1340 Holstein Place, stated that the assessment was too high and that the City crews do not do a good job. He asked that he be given additional time to contact property owners. Deb Chambers, 1417 Angus Drive objected to the assessment. Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger that the above remarks be received and placed an file. Motion carried. 85828 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger that hearing be continued on the oiling of Holstein Place from Charolais Drive to Angus Drive and Knoll Avenue from University Avenue to Janney Avenue Lentil Monday, June 11, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on said assessments and that the Clerk/Auditor be instructed to notify property owners of the continuation. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. June 4, 1984 HEARINGS CONTINUED 85829 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Penaluna N Page Two that "Resolution adopting resolution of necessity for the FY 1985 Oiling Program, Contract No. 267", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1984-218. 85830 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber that "Resolution ordering the work for the FY 1985 Oiling Program, Contract No. 267", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1984-219. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 85831 - Janette Smelzer, 115 Norton Avenue, presented a petition asking that the City consider moving the following streets from Group III classification to Group II classification in the City's Interstate Substitution Program: 1200 Blk. of Home Park and 100 Blk. of Norton. Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger to refer the above petition and request to the Transportation Program Manager. Motion carried. 85832 - Tom Pierce, President of Local 66 Fire Fighters Association, presented a written statement requesting that additional time be given to allow for the discussion on the appointment of an Assistant Chief and elimination of three (3) captain's positions within the department. The following main points are highlighted below: 1) the chain of command would be destroyed with the elimination of the Captain's position; 2) the department has operated efficiently and effectively for many years without the position; and 3) the elimination of three'(3) captain positions will eliminate promotional slots and cause deterioration of morale. He also reported that the union had taken a vote of no -confidence in the Chief with 18 voting in support & 84 not in support. City Attorney Dave Tyler reported that Section 28A of the State Code of Iowa states that the Fire Chief may request a closed session of the Council. Donna Leseyshen, Assistant City Attorney, reported that Fire Chief Olson had dictated the following message via telegram, that would be receiving in writing on Tuesday, June 5, 1984: If there is any action contesting my ability to run the Fire Department any further action should be delayed until such time that I can have a meeting in executive session with the City Council. Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger that discussion on the above matter be tabled until such time as the Chief returns. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. June 4, 1984 ORAL. PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED 85833 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright Page Three that the remarks of Tom Pierce be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 85834 - The McElroy Auditorium Lease Agreement was brought to the floor for discussion. The City Attorney requested that action be delayed one (1) week on the lease to clarify several provisions of the lease. Councilperson Penaluna suggested that the lease be approved subject to clarification of language. Moved by Penaluna, seconded by none that lease agreement dated June 4, 1984 with National Cattle Congress for McElroy Auditorium be received, placed on file, approved and "Resolution approving said document", be adopted. Resolution died for lack of a second. 85835 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Wright that action of the lease agreement with McElroy Auditorium be delayed for one (1) week. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 85836 - Councilperson Wright expressed her opposition to the recently imposed garbage fee increase ($4.80 per month) and yet imposing a bag limit. Councilperson Getty, Chairman of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee, reported that the Committee had reviewed various options and decided that a 15 bag limit was reasonable. He provided a brief history of previous City imposed bag limitatigns. Moved by Getty, seconded by Seeber that recommendation from Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee recommending 15 bag limit for residential garbage pick up be received, placed on file, and City Attorney instructed to submit ordinance accordingly. Ayes: Six. Nays: Wright. Motion carried. 85837 - Councilperson Penaluna, Chairperson of the Reorganization Committee, reported that in developing the City-wide management package, a large amount of time had been taken. The package includes a section for merit pay. Unlike previous agreements, the captains and lieutenants in the Police and Fire Departments are included in said package. In lieu of benefits formerly received by said group when they were a part of the bargaining unit (i.e. overtime pay, out -of -rank pay, etc.) they have been compensated in pay. A random sampling of twenty-three (23) administrative salaries in comparable cities in Iowa indicates that twenty (20) are still under the state wide average, including four (4) positions in the Fire Department and two (2) positions in the Police Department. June 4, 1984 REPORTS CONTINUED "'N Page Four 85837 - The percentage increase for police and fire personnel is 9.7% in new (con't) money with other city personnel receiving 5.8% increase in new money. It was the Committee's recommendation that the Police and Fire Department personnel be given 7.2% of the increase beginning July 1, 1984, with the remainder on January 1, 1985. He stated that no cuts in Fire Department Captain positions would be made until such time as additional information is heard. Councilperson Lichty stated that she felt the citizens of the City should have input into salaries. Councilperson Penaluna stated that Councilpersons are elected by the people to do this work. Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger that oral communication from the Reorganization Committee transmitting proposed one (1) year Waterloo Salary Schedule and Fringe Benefit Package for Administrative Employees beginning July 1, 1984, subject to possible change in the salary of the positions of Police and Fire Chief, Assistant City Attorney and Deputy Clerk/Auditor be received, placed on file, approved and "Resolution approving said plan", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Nays: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1984-220. 85838 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger that communication from City Engineer transmitting construction plans for Sanitary Sewer Extension serving Southbrooke, Tract F and Treatment Agreement Form WQ-59 3/78 for the Department of Water, Air and Waste Management, together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file, approved and Mayor Pro -Tem and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Motion carried. 85839 - Councilperson Getty asked why airport employees are being compensated while other City employees involved with My Waterloo Days are not. Jim Lawrence, Chamber of Commerce reported that Federal Aviation Requirements were being followed regarding the airshow. Dave Tyler, City Attorney, stated that the benefit derived by the City outweighs any costs we may incur. Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger that lease agreement dated June 4, 1984, with Chamber of Commerce dba My Waterloo Days for portion of terminal area at Waterloo Municipal Airport be received, placed on file, approved and Resolution approving said document", be adopted and Mayor Pro -Tem and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1984-221. June 4, 1984 85840 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright Page Five that Change Order No. 12 for decrease in the amount of $3,190.80 from Shappert Engineering Company, for Sixth Street Bridge and Approaches, Contract No. 215, together with City Engineer's recommendation of approval be received, placed on file, approved and Mayor Pro -Tem and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Motion carried. RESOLUTION TO BE ADOPTED 85841 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright that "Resolution approving and providing for the execution of Housing and Community Development Block Grant Contract No. B -84 -MC -19-0008 by and between the City of Waterloo and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1984-222. NEW BUSINESS 85842 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger that communication from Civil Service Commission transmitting the following certification lists: Foreman at Street Department; Operator II at Water Pollution Control Plant; Data Systems Manager for Police Department, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 85843 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger that communication from Street Superintendent transmitting appointment of Steven Decker to the position of foreman be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 85844 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright that the following requests for permission to attend functions with expenses not to exceed amounts shown, be received, placed on file and approved: Travel Requests Police Sergeants to attend First Line Supervision Training at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, Des Moines, Iowa, June 18-29, 1984, cost not to exceed $278.00 plus use of City vehicle. Motion carried. June 4, 1984 Page Six MISCELLANEOUS 85845 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Penaluna 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 Permit Application Class C TTE Street Station, 102 W. 11th Street, (New owner -Old location) (Expires 6/4/85) plus Sunday Sales Royal Order of Elks 42909 Inc., 407 East Park Avenue, (Renewal) (Expires 6/4/85) plus sunday sales Steamboat Gardens, Inc., 1740 Falls Avenue, (Renewal) (Expires 6/14/85) Fire Lounge, 300 W. Mullan Avenue, (Renewal) (Expires 6/17/85) plus Sunday Sales Beer and Liquor License Permit Application Class A oF�e Lodge 4328, 211 W. 18th, (Renewal) (Expires 6/29/85) Beer License Permit Application Class C 15HR-Mop Inc., 352 Fletcher, (Renewal) (Expires 6/4/85) plus Sunday Sales R & G Oil Company, Inc., 2332 Falls Avenue, (New) (Expires 6/4/85) plus Sunday Sales Motion carried. 85846 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Penaluna that the following application for Fireworks Display Application, be received, placed on file and approved: Sky Vue Drive -In, 3066 Independence Motion carried. BONDS 85847 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Klinger that the report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk through June 4, 1984, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. 85848 - Bill Zora, presented a proposal for City emloyees on the Cedar Valley Health Plan, an Alternative Health Care Delivery System. Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger that authorization to allow Cedar Valley to offer alternative insurance coverage for City employees be received, placed on file and said matter referred to the committee reviewing conventional Health, Life and Dental insurance proposals beginning July 1, 1984, for review and recommendation. Ayes: Six. Nays: Seeber. Motion carried. Irl 1-01 FAN 85849 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright that the Council adjourn. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger, City Clerk/Auditor