HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/16/84April 16, 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 April
16, 1984. Mayor Bowers in the Chair. Roll call: Seeber, Dowie,
Wright, Getty, Lichty, Klinger. Absent: Penaluna.
Invocation by Seeber.
Councilman Penaluna now present.
85580 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber
that the Agenda, as amended for the Regular Session of April 16,
1984, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved.
Motion carried.
85581 - Mowed by Seeber, seconded by Dowie
that the Minutes of the Regular Session held April 9, 1984, at
7:00 p.m., be approved.
Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
85582 - Co ncilperson Wright presented a petition from Faith Temple Baptist -
SBC of 415 Walnut Street requesting that the parking in the 500 block
of Lime Street be changed to allow parking for evening services.
Currently parking is restricted except on Sunday.
The matter was referred to the Sign and Traffic Department for
review.
Councilperson Lichty asked that the two way traffic on Commercial
Street be reviewed since its alteration from two-way traffic to
one-way traffic.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie
to refer the above matter to the Sign and Traffic Department for
recommendation.
Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
85583 - Neighbors reported that they wanted a stop sign on Oneida at its
intersection with Beech Street.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
that communication from Sign & Traffic Department transmitting
recommendation on Stop Sign at Beech and Oneida Streets be received,
placed on file, and City Attorney instructed to amend the traffic
ordinance to reflect a stop sign on Oneida Street, with its
intersection with Beech Street.
Motion carried.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONTINUED
85584 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wright
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that additional petitions requesting City Ordinance to restrict or
eliminate the sale or possession of drug paraphernalia and drug
magazines in the City of Waterloo be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
85585 - Assistant City Attorney Donna Leseyshen outlined her memo of April
13, 1984, which raised five (5) issues for the Council's
consideration prior to enactment of a drug paraphernalia ordinance.
Rosemary Dittmer, 518 Denver spoke.in support of the Council's
enactment of an ordinance. Moved by Dowie, seconded by Seeber
that communication from City Attorney making report on Cedar Valley
Parent Support Group request for restriction or elimination of the
sale or possession of drug paraphernalia and drug magazines in the
City of Waterloo be received, placed on file and action deferred for
two (2) weeks and the Police Department asked for input.
Motion carried.
PETITIONS FRCM PUBLIC
85586 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Lich�y
that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Dermis
Reuter for temporary concrete driveway at 621 Eureka Street, together
with City Engineer's recommendation of approval, be received, placed
on file and "Resolution approving said waiver grade", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-133.
85587 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Lichty
that communication from Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission
transmitting request of William Benson to rezone from "A-1"
Agricultural District to "C-1" Commercial District a parcel of
property located north of Newell Street and east of Spring View
Street, together with Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission's
recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file, and
"Resolution setting date of hearing as May 7, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Hall Council Chambers on above described request", be
adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice accordingly.
Ayes:Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-134.
85588 - Michael Conley, 2529 W. 9th asked that he be allowed to begin
construction prior to a public hearing as he had the written
authorization from Northwestern Bell and Iowa Public Service.
Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Dowie
that communication from Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission
transmitting request of Michael. Conley, 2529 W. 9th Street to reduce
8' utility easement in rear yard to 51,'together with Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission's recommendation of approval, be
received, placed on file, and "Resolution setting date of hearing as
May 7, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on above
described request", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to
publish notice accordingly. Ayes: Ssyen.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-135.
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85589 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Penaluna
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that coommication from City Engineer transmitting construction
review of.Sanitary Sewer Crossing of relocated U.S. Highway 20 East
of Kimball Avenue (Hope Martin Anderson), be received, placed on file
and approved.
Motion carried.
85590 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Penaluna
that communication from City Engineer transmitting construction
review of Sanitary Sewer Crossing of relocated U.S. Highway 20 West
of Kimball Avenue.(Black Hawk Development Corporation), be received,
placed on file and approved.
Motion carried.
85591 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Getty
that communication from City Attorney transmitting Lease Agreement
with Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for parking lot adjacent to
their property at 403 Sycamore for a period of one (1) year at a cost
of $900.00 be received, placed on file and 'Resolution approving said
lease agreement", be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized
to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-136.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
85592 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Seeber
that 'Resolution transferring from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund
the sum of One Hundred Forty Five.Thousand Dollars ($145,000) to the
General Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Nays: Lichty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-137.
85593 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Seeber
that "Resolution transferring from the Tax Increment Financing Fund
the sum of One Hundred Fifty Six Thousand Dollars ($156,000) to the
Debt Service Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Nays: Lichty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-138.
85594 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Seeber
that 'Resolution transferring from the Trust and Agency Fund the
sum of Seventeen Thousand Two Hundred Forty -Five and 43/100 Dollars
($17,245.43) to the General Fund", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Nays:
Lichty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-139.
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85595 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Seeber
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that "Resolution transferring from the Sewer Rental Fund the sum
Of One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00) to the Debt Service Fund", be
adopted. Ayes: Six. Nays: Lichty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-140.
85596 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger
that "Resolution authorizing transfer of various capital funds", be
adopted. Ayes: Six. Nays: Lichty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 1984-141.
85597 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution reaffirming the City of Waterloo's action in
attaining goals and objectives as related to minority, female, and
disadvantaged business enterprise participation in City Projects", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.'
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-142.
85598 - Moved by Lichty, seconded by Wright
that "Resolution approving agreement with Cooperative Personnel
Services and directing execution of said agreement by Personnel
Director", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-143.
85599 - Hugh Field, Chairman of the Task Force on Greyhound Dog Racing,
reported that a site is being considered. This resolution is
substantially in the same form as the one adopted on April 9, 1984
(see CR85564).
by Getty, seconded by Penaluna
that "Resolution authorizing execution of Memorandum of Agreement
with National Cattle Congress for issuance of Industrial Development
Revenue Bands --not to exceed $10,000,000.00", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-144.
85600 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber
that "Resolution instructing the Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission staff to proceed with the establishment of urban
revitalization district known as the West Washington Urban
Revitalization Area", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-145.
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85601 - Bruce Bottorff, Superintendent of Water Pollution Control Plant,
reported that the City would be monitoring commercial businesses
in the -community for disposition of hazardous waste into the sewer
system.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that "Resolution approving Industrial Pretreatment Program and.its
implementation", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-146.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
85602 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Dowie
that "Ordinance amending Ordinance 2479, known as the Zoning
Ordinance by Repealing: Part XIX, Parking and Loading Areas, Public
Garages, Parking Lots and Filling Stations, Section 2A-45, Off -Street
Parking Area Required, Subsection B, General Requirements and
enacting in lieu thereof: Part XIX, Parking and Loading Areas, Public
Garages, Parking IAts and Filling Stations, Section 2A-45, Off -Street
Parking Area Required, -Subsection B, General Requirements", be
received, placed on file, passed and considered for the second time.
Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
85603 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Seeber
that "Ordinance vacating a portion of Alexandra Circle", be received,
filed, considered and passed for the third time. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
85604 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by_Klinger
that "Ordinance vacating a portion of Alexandra Circle", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3333.
85605 — Moved by Klinger, seconded by Dowie
that "Resolution authorizing the sale and conveyance of a portion of
Alexandra Circle to Youngblut Construction Company, Inc.", be adopted
and City Attorney instructed to prepare deed accordingly. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-147.
85606 - Jim Martin, Attorney, representing the adjacent property owners
(Floyd Brinker and John Rollins), spoke against the sale to Joe
Minard Construction Inc.
Craig Brinker, son of one (1) of the adjacent property owners, spoke
against the request.
Millard McNabb, 3746 Cedar Terrace Drive, stated that the City's sale
of $.10/sq. ft. is far less than market value, based on a recent
purchase he had made in the area.
Don Temeyer, Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission Director,
reported that it was the City's past policy to sell unbuildable
property at $.10/sq. ft.
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ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED
85606 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Penaluna
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that 'ordinance vacating portion of Ridgeway Avenue generally
located between LaPorte Road and relocated Highway 218", be
received, filed, passed and considered for the third time. Ayes:
Five. Nays: Lichty and Klinger.
Motion carried.
85607 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie
that 'ordinance vacating portion of Ridgeway Avenue generally
located between LaPorte Road and relocated Highway 218", be adopted.
Ayes: Five. Nays: Lichty and Klinger. ,
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3334.
85608 - Moved by Dame, seconded by Getty
that "Resolution authorizing the sale and conveyance of a portion of
Ridge�ay Avenue generally located between LaPorte Road and relocated
Highway 218'to Joe Minard Construction, Inc.,", be adopted and City
Attorney instructed to prepare deed accordingly. Ayes: Five. Nays:
Lichty and Klinger.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-148.
85609 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Klinger
that 'ordinance amending Chapter 34, Utilities, by Repealing
Subsection (6) regarding Sewer Rental Charges of Section 34-43; and
enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (6) regarding Sewer Rental
Charges of Section 34-43", be received, filed, passed and considered
for the first time. Ayes: Six. Nays: Lichty.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
85610 - Moved by Seeber, seconded by Klinger
that communication from City Engineer transmitting recommendation on
appointment of Mark Graham as Associate Civil Engineer, be received
and placed on file.
Motion carried.
85611 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Dowie
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
Two (2) Engineering Department Personnel to attend American
Public Works Association 1984 Tri-State Conference, Janesville,
Wisconsin, May 2-4, 1984, $360 plus use of City vehicle.
Motion carried.
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MISCELLANEOUS
85612 - Moved by D wie, seconded by Klinger
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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 Application Permit plus Sunday Sales
Class C
Steamboat Gardens, Inc., 1749 Falls Avenue, (New) (Expires 6/13/84)
Scottie Burns dba Thunderbird Tap, 715 Ansborough (Renewal)
(Expires 5/4/84)
Billiards Pocket Lounge, The Pocket, 3295 University Avenue,
(Renewal) (Expires 4/19/85)
Beer Application Permit plus Sunday Sales
Class B
American Marketing Association, 3105 Shirley Road (14 day) (New)
(Expires 5/11/84)
Beer Application Permit plus Sunday Sales
Class C
Quik Trip, 4335 LaPorte Road, (Renewal) (Expires 6/25/85)
Muether's Inc. Super Valu, 710 Broadway, (Renewal)
(Expires 4/23/85)
Motion carried.
85613 - Larry P. Burger, City Clerk/Auditor reviewed his memo of April 13,
1984, regarding the Pawnbroker's License for Steven Southworth.
Moved by Seeber, seconded by Klinger
that the following Pawnbroker's License application be received,
placed on file and,License #32 issued to the Mr. Steven M.
Southworth, 1202 Sycamore, be revoked.
Motion carried.
85614 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Klinger
that a date of hearing on the revocation of the license mentioned
above be set as Monday, April 23, 1984, at 7:00 p.m., in the City
Hall Council Chambers and the Clerk/Auditor instructed to notify Mr.
Southworth accordingly.
Motion carried.
85615 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger
that the report of City Attorney and list of bands filed with Clerk
through April 16, 1984, be received, placed on file and report and
bonds approved.
Motion ca.rri ed .
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ADJOURNMENT
85616 - Mayor Bowers and Council tkanlcied Mr. 'Dale Mercer for his many hours
of dedication to the City as Community Development Administrator.
Councilman Penaluna reported that a Goal Setting Planning Session
would be held on May 4 and 5, 1984, with members of the Council and
Tito Shields, with the Institute of Public Affairs at the University
of, Iowa.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie
that the Council adjourn.
Motion carried.
Larry P. Burger
City Clerk/Auditor