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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/05/84i March 5, 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 March 5, 1984. Mayor Bowers in the Chair. Roll call: Seeber, Dowie, Wright, Getty, Lichty, Penaluna, and Klinger. Invocation by: Klinger. 85411 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Dowie that the Agenda, as amended for the Regular Session of March 5, 1984, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. 85412 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber that the Minutes of the Regular Session held February 27, 1984 and the Special Meeting Minutes of February 23, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. be approved. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 85413 - Amy Clemmensen, 222 Randall, reported a problem with litter at the Corner Grocery, 229 Sunnyside. Bill Hoffman, Director of Health and Sanitation, stated that he would be contacting the State Department of Health, the agency responsible for inspection of grocery stores. Moved by Klinger, seconded by Lichty that the above remarks be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 85414 - Kathy Oberle reported that she has been in communication with local elected officials to begin a state wide campaign to amend the Intrastate Compact Agreement by closing the State's doors to habitual felons on parole or probation. She presented a petition in this regard. The Assistant City Attorney stated that a report to the Council will be forthcoming. Moved by Seeber, seconded by Dowie that the above information be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 85415 - Councilperson Lichty stated perhaps Ordinance No. 3324, adopted on February 6, 1984, an ordinance authorizing an increase in parking fees should be reviewed due to the large expenses at the ramp (particularly the electrical bill for the West Side Parking Ramp). Revenues are not sufficient to cover the expenses. Mayor Bowers reported to the Council that the Landfill Service Corporation will be requesting an increase in sanitary garbage tipping fees. He provided this as a matter of information. Mayor Bowers introduced Mark Gobeli, Troop 106, who has been working on an Eagle Badge with Boy Scouts of America. March 5, 1984 Page Two UNFINISHED BUSINESS 85415 - Tim Luce, Assistant City Attorney, presented a list of properties (continued) that had been demolished with Community Development Block Grant Funds during the last three (3) years. He reported that State Law requires that cities maintain the existing housing stock prior to demolition. Luce stated that the demolition of the Lafayette Building is a policy decision of the Council. If the courts would order condemnation, the owners may not have funds to tear it down. As an option, the Council could elect to waive the liens associated with the demolition. Councilperson Lichty stated that we should "let it go" to scavenger sale in light of the liens against the property. Tim Luce reported that further research would be needed if Antioch Baptist Church could be forced to pay a lien. Mr. Luce gave the building's ownership from 1969 up to the current lease back agreement between Johnnie Rice and Antioch Baptist Church. Councilperson Lichty reported that she did not want tax money used in the building's demolition. Jim Walker, Chairman of the Waterloo Redevelopment Authority, supported the building's demolition. Walker stated that with the redevelopment occurring downtown, the building is a detriment to positive feelings about downtown. Walker also supported the eventual demolition of the Ellis Hotel Building (intersection of E. 5th and Lafayette Streets). Councilperson Lichty suggested the use of Tax Increment Funds for financing of the project. Councilman Getty stated that if the Lafayette Building were demolished at City expense that a precedent may he set for the Ellis Hotel Building. Don Temeyer, Planning, Programming and Zoning Director, stated that Community Development has $70,000 appropriated for this project. If the project ran more than $70,000 T.I.F. funds would then be used for the difference. Assistant City Attorney Lesychen stated that the agreement be signed prior to seeking bids for the project. Pete Broadway, owner of the Lafayette Tap, asked the City's consideration in relocation of his business if the building were demolished. Mayor Bowers stated that the Community Development staff would be available immediately to assist in relocation efforts. Moved by Wright, seconded by Penaluna that communication from Assistant City Attorney transmitting agreement with Antioch Baptist Church deferred on February 27, 1984 (Under CR #85392) for demolition of Lafayette Building located at intersection of Lafayette and E. 4th Streets, together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file, approved, an "Resolution approving said document", be adopted and authorization given to take bids for demolition and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Dowie, Wright, Penaluna, Klinger. Nayes: Seeber, Getty, Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-76. t' March 5, 1984 Page Three UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONTINUED 85416 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Seeber that communication from Police Chief, Planning & Programming Director, and Sign and Traffic Department transmitting recommendation on traffic problem on Progress Avenue referred to on February 20, 1984 (under CR #85350) be received, placed on file, approved and no changes made. Motion carried. REPORTS 85417 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Seeber that communication from City Engineer transmitting recommendation for reinstatement of F.Y. 1984 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 257 be received, placed on file, approved, said program be reinstated to include portions of Vincent Road from Rainbow Drive to Castle Street, Castle Street from Westbourne Road to Lambeth Road, Progress Avenue from Acorn Lane to Cadillac Drive, Oak Park Circle from Progress Avenue to Progress Avenue, Cadillac Drive from End P.C.C. to Midway Drive, Loma Street from Cadillac Drive to Longview Drive, Longview Drive from Castle Street to Loma Street, Drynan Drive from Longview Drive to Castle Street, Saratoga Drive from Park Lane to Alpine, West 8th Street from Leavitt Street to Grant Avenue and Engineers be instructed to begin plan preparation and that program costs be financed through the issuance of General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $820,000. Ayes: Six. Absention: Klinger, due to conflict of interest. Motion carried. 85418 - Councilman Getty, Chairman of the Cable Commission, reported that this expenditure was necessary in order that the City meet its obligation as stated in Ordinance No. 2.949, an ordinance regulating cable TV. Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie that communication from Cable Commission transmitting recommendation on extension of cable to parochial schools in amount of $11,934.00, together with recommendation of approval of Finance Committee be received, placed on file, and "Resolution approving said expenditure", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-77. 85419 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Getty that communication from City Engineer transmitting the request of Cardinal Construction Company to close Parking lane on north side of Lafayette Street from E. Park Avenue to the alley toward E. 4th Street and close parking lane on E. Park Avenue from Lafayette Street to north limit line of construction area and taking out parking meters #'s 501-519 on Lafayette Street and #32-38 on E. Park Avenue, for the purposes of demolition of buildings in conjunction with the FY 1984 E. Park Avenue Parking Ramp Facility, Contract No. 251, be received, placed on file, and approved. Motion carried. March 5, 1984 Page Four REPORTS CONTINUED 85420 - Councilperson Lichty stated that the Council did not have adequate input into the plan; that the combination was ridiculous, that the plan should not come from a department head, but from the Reorganization Committee. Lichty stated for the record that any department head could still contact her directly without going through the Planning & Development Director. Councilman Penaluna stated that the plan is a positive step for the City, and that there is citizen support for the plan. Councilman Seeber suggested that the plan be tried and if found not working, the reorganization would be abandoned. Councilman Penaluna stated that the plan has been formulated over a two (2) year period, and was not formulated by a department head. Ken Mast, president of Jens OlesenConstruction, supported the reorganization from the standpoint that it would assist the building trades personnel. Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Klinger that communication from Reorganization Committee transmitting the recommeddation of the Reorganization of Engineering, Community Development, Planning and Zoning and Building Inspection Departments, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said recommendation", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Nayes: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-78. DOCUMENTS 85421 - Councilperson Lichty reported that the City's share of the following project was not 20% but closer to 40%. Mayor Bowers stated that the City's share of the construction cost is 20% and that the City is responsible for the engineering, design and inspection. Moved by Dowie, seconded by Seeber that communication from City Engineer transmitting Agreement No. 84-F-029, Project No. BRM -6470(4)--8N-07 Shaulis Road; Agreement No. 84-F-030, Project No. BRM -6460(1)--8N-07 East Orange Road; Agreement No. 84-F-031, Project No. BRM -6589(2)--8N-07 Wagner Road; and Agreement No. 84-F-032, Project No. BROS-07WA(1)--8J-07 Burton Avenue, together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file, approved and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-79. 85422 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of KBC, Inc., (Kasbohm Custom Drilling) for blasting permit in conjunction with FY 1984 Lafayette Street Sanitary Sewer Program, Contract No. 259, together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 85423 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty that communication from Planning, Programming and Zoning Department transmitting Parking and Indemnity Agreement with the Pizza Hut, 1130 Ansborough Avenue, concerning hard -surfacing of parcel of land adjacent to said property for additional parking together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file, approved and "Resolution approving said document", be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-80. March 5, 1984 DOCUMENTS CONTINUED 85424 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wright Page Five that communication from Police Department transmitting the 28E Agreement for Criminal Justice Information System, together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file, approved and "Resolution approving said document", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-81. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 85425 - Moved by Klinger, seconded by Wright that "Resolution approving the preparation and submission of a statement of Community Development objectives and projected use of funds to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for Federal Assistance under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-82. NEW BUSINESS 85426 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie that communication from Fire Department transmitting the promotion Fire Equipment Operator, James H. Eggleston, to rank of Fire Inspector effective March 1, 1984, be received, placed on file, and approved. Motion carried. 85427 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie that communication from Fire Department transmitting the appointment of Cole B. Southworth and Dennis D. Curtis to the Waterloo Fire Department, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 85428 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie that communication from Mayor Del Bowers transmitting the appointment Councilperson Mary Lichty to the Plumbing Code Committee and Examining Board, term expiring March 1, 1986, be received, placed on file, and approved. Motion carried. 85429 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie that communication from Civil Service Commission transmitting Certified List for Civilian Dispatchers, be received, placed on file, and approved. Motion carried. 85430 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie that communication from Police Department transmitting the resignation of Patricia Mohorne and entitlement to vacation and sick pay in the amount of $1,778.18 be received, placed on file, approved, and "Resolution approving said payment", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1984-83. March 5, 1984 NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED 85431 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger Page Six that the following requests for permission to attend functions with expenses not to exceed amounts shown, be received, placed on file and approved: Attend Functions Assistant Superintendent of Central Garage to attend Maintenance Management Seminar, April 4-6, 1984 St. Paul, Minnesota, cost not to exceed $655.00 plus use of City vehicle. Land Agent, Technician from City Engineer's Office, Transportation Program Manager to attend Acquisition & Property Mangement Course presented by the Iowa Department of Transportation, March 19-2.2, 1984, Ames, Iowa, cost not to exceed $180.00 per person plus use of City vehicle. Milk Sanitarian to attend Annual Food and Drug Milk Rating Officers Seminar, March 13-15, 1984 cost not to exceed $150.00 plus use of City vehicle. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 85432 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty 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 Permit Application plus Sunday Sales Class r1n_kTey1s Landing, 722 Water Street, (New owner -Old location) (Expires 3/5/85) Yen Ching, 109 Commercial, (Renewal) (Expires 3/15/85) Porky's Red Carpet, 1449 Newell, (Renewal) (Expires 4/5/85) Beer Permit Application plus Sunday Sales Class y- ee Food Stores, Inc., 3808 University Ave., (Renewal) (Expires 3/16/85) Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc., 306 Byron Street, (Renewal) (Expires 3/24/85) Motion carried. BONDS 85433 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger that the report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk through March 5, 1984 be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 85434 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wright that the Council adjourn. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger City Clerk/Auditor