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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/25/83-N April 25, 1983 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 25, 1983. Mayor Pro -Tem Roehr in the Chair. Roll Call: Roehr, Dowie, Burton, Bowers. Absent: Getty, Penaluna and Wilharm. Invocation: Bowers 83937 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that the Agenda, as amended for the Regular Session of April 25, 1983 at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. 83938 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers that the Minutes of the Regular Session held April 18, 1983 at 7:00 p.m., be approved. Motion carried. HEARINGS & BIDS 83939 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that proof of publication of notice of public hearing and invitation for bids on the FY 1983 Park Avenue Bridge Repairs and Painting, Contract No. 240 as published in the Waterloo Courier on April 8, 1983 be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 83940 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of hearing, the Mayor Pro -tem called for written and oral objections. There were none. Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that "Resolution confirming the approval of plans, specifications, etc.", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Absent: Getty, Penaluna, Wilharm. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1983-132. 83941 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that "Resolution ordering construction", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Absent: Getty, Penaluna, Wilharm. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1983-133. 83942 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Burton that the following bids be received, placed on file, and Clerk instructed to open bids and refer to the City Engineer for review and recommendation in one (1) week: Bidder Bid Bond Amount Waterloo Construction 10% $359,879.50 Cramer Bros. Const. Co. 5% $411,785.00 Motion carried. April 25, 1983 Page Two HEARINGS & BIDS CONTINUED 83943 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the FY 1983 Maywood Storm Sewer Area 3, Contract No. 244 as published in the Waterloo Courier on April 6 and 13, 1983 be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 83944 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of hearing the Mayor Pro -Tem asked for written objections. It was reported that 44% of the area residents signed petitions of opposition on said project. Moved by Bowers, seconded by Burton to receive and place on file all written objections. Motion carried. 83945 - Ed Murphy, 1024 Creston Avenue, stated that he could not afford the proposed assessment and opposed the project. John Derifield, 724 Gilbert Avenue, asked the Council's postponement of any action. Melvin Vondracek, 1522 Schultz, stated that his assessment was the highest in his neighborhood. Curt Van Deest, City Engineer's Office, reported that each assessment was computed on square footage of each parcel or $.08/sq. ft. George Plummer, 801 Gilbert Avenue, spoke against the assessed valuation of his lot and that he could not sell his land for the assessed amount. He objected to the storm sewer. Curt Van Deest, explained that the assessment procedure allowed for payment over a ten year period at a rate of 12% on the unpaid balance. Clarence Ford, 1116 Schultz, asked that the project not be completed due to its cost, in light of the high unemployment. Timothy Weber, 1345 Schultz, spoke in support of the project. The sewer would eliminate some of the ponding. Dan Bertsch, 1311 Schultz, spoke in support of the project by adding value to their homes. Without the public improvements, their investment would not appreciate. Dorothy Nelson, 500 Bishop, questioned the opposition percentage of 44.. She thought a larger percentage was against the project. 4 April 25, 1983 Page Three HEARINGS & BIDS CONTINUED Agnes Robertson, 1030 Roosevelt stated she had a divided opinion and could live with the Council's decision. John Carney, 1320 Roosevelt, spoke in support of the project and indicated that the Block Grant Assistance may not always be available. Rick Young spoke against the assessment as the tree farm he now operates would not benefit from storm sewer improvements. Alan Reed, 1414 Cottage Grove Avenue, opposed the project. He feared future assessments for street and/or sidewalk improvements. Daniel O'Brien, 924 Calhoun Street, spoke in support of the project. Joe Ellis, 1026 Creston Street, reported that the special assessment cost could not exceed 25% of the lot's value. Curt Van Deest explained the procedure used in determining the improved value. The resident of 1122 Dearborn Avenue spoke against the project. He presented a snap shot of the road conditions. Lloyd Karlott, 1238 Ann Street, spoke against the request. Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that the above remarks be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 83946 - Mayor Pro -Tem Jack Roehr read a statement from Mayor Leo P. Doff, asking that the project be delayed until further study could be done. Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers that communication from Mayor Leo P. Rooff be received, placed on file, and the meeting adjourned until May 16, 1983. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 83947 - Councilman Bowers presented a petition requesting that the City repair, grade and oil parking lot at Municipal Stadium. Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that the above petition be received, placed on file, and referred to the Park Department. Motion carried. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 83948 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that petition from area residents requesting, paving in the 300, 400, 500, and 600 Blocks of Boston Avenue and the 1000, 1100, 1200 Blocks of Englewood Avenue, together with recommendation from the City Engineer be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. APage Four pril 25, 1983 PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC CONTINUED 83949 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers that communication from Planning & 'Zoning Commission transmitting a recommendation on the request of B & H Partnership and Anderson -Martin for approval of a Sanitary Sewer location crossing relocated Highway 20 and for City participation in the cost sharing be received, placed on file, recommendation accepted and participation in said cost denied. Motion carried. 83950 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that request of Rath Union Elderly Housing Project (Park Towers) for vacation of the alley and street lying within Block 5, Original Plat, Waterloo East --Sycamore and E. Park Avenue with recommendation to be transmitted following Commission's meeting of April 26, 1983, be received, placed on file, and "Resolution setting date of hearing as May 2, 1983 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers on above described proposal", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Four. Absent: Getty, Penaluna, Wilharm. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1983-134. 83951 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers that communication from Planning and Zoning Commission transmitting the Overall Street Plan bounded by Hammond Avenue, Ridgeway Avenue and Highway 412, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 83952 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that communication from City Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 3 for FY 1982 E. San Marnan at Sears Street & Penneys Street Improvements, Contract No. 230 for decrease in contract of $374.85 from Concrete Foundations, together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file and approved and Mayor Pro -Tem and Clerk/Auditor instructed to execute same. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 83953 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Burton that a "Resolution accepting and approving certain offers to sell real property to the City and accepting and approving certain deeds to Venice and Betty Mether, 2330 Independence Avenue, in conjunction with Blowers Creek Flood Control Project", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Absent: Getty, Penaluna, Wilharm. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1983-135. t April 25, 1983 Page Five ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 83954 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Dowie that an 'ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2644, known as the Traffic Ordinance by repealing certain sections and adding certain sections", be received, filed, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Four. Absent: Getty, Penaluna, Wilharm Motion carried. 83955 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers that "an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, by adding Sub -section No. 204 to Section 2A-5, Rezoning Certain Property", be received, filed, passed and considered for the third time. Ayes: Four. Absent: Getty, Penaluna, Wilharm. (Rezone from "R-3" Multiple Family Residence District to 7R-2" One & Two Family Residence District for property between Hackett Road & Letsch Road & either side of Maynard Avenue) . Motion carried. 83956 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that "an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, be adding Sub -section No. 204 to Section 2A-5, Rezoning Certain Property", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Absent: Getty, Penaluna, Wilharm. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 3272. 83957 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Burton that "an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2644, known as the Traffic Code, by repealing subsection (1) Commercial Street of Section 542, one-way streets and alleys, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Sub -section (1) Commercial Street", be received, filed, passed and considered for the third time. Ayes: Four. Absent: Getty, Penaluna, Wilharm. Motion carried. 83958 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2644, known as the Traffic Code, by repealing subsection (1) Commercial Street of Section 542, one-way streets and alleys, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Sub -section (1) Cotmnercial Street", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Absent: Getty, Penaluna, Wilharm. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 3273. 83959 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers that "an Ordinance vacating the westerly 130.8 feet of Forest Avenue lying between Baltimore Street and Western Avenue", be received, placed on file, passed and considered for the second time. Ayes: Four. Absent: Getty, Penaluna, Wilharm. Motion carried. April 25, 1983 Page Six ORDI14MCES TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED 83960 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that an Ordinance establishing a downtown Self Supported Municipal Improvement District and providing for the establishment of funds and the levy of annual taxes in connection therewith", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Ayes: Four. Absent: Getty, Penaluna, Wilharm. Motion carried. BILLS PAYMENTS 83961 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that 'Bills, Resolution Schedule A", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Absent: Getty, Penaluna, Wilharm. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1983-136. 83962 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers that "Resolution approving the following statements for amounts shown together with recommendation of approval: FY 1983 Conway vicinity Parking Ramp, Contract No. 241 Statement rom Brice, Petrides & Assoc., in the amount of $26,166.49. FY 1983 Kingswood Tributary Drainage Improvements, Contract No. 239 Statement from Brice, Petrides & Assoc., in the amount of $12,816.19", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Absent: Getty, Penaluna, Wilharm. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1983-137. NEW BUSINESS 83963 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that conmunica.tion from Police Chief transmitting the following promotions to the rank of Police Sergeant be received, placed on file and approved: Richard C. Boesen Jack E. Lockett Richard B. Arends Motion carried. April 26, 1983 May 15, 1983 May 15, 1983 April 25, 1983 Page Seven MISCELLANEOUS 83964 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers 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, also the approval of Cigarette Licenses and Cab Drivers Licenses Permits: Beer and Liquor License Permit Applications also Sunday Sales Class C Thudrbird Tap of Waterloo, 715 Ansborough (Renewal) (Expires 5/4/84) Beer and Liquor License Permit Application Class C Fortunes Tavern, 328 Elm (Renewal) (Expires 5/1/84) Robert L. VanErem, Pinky's Tap, 218 Division, (Renewal) (Expires 4/28/84) Beer License Permit Application Class C Louis Holmes, City View Market, 2324 Idaho, (Renewal) (Expires 5/1/84) Beer License Permit Application Class B Women's Softball, Exchange Park, 6 months (seasonal) Cigarette License Permit Application Gates Park Golf Course SkyVue Drive -In Theatre Cab Drivers Renewals 20 Motion carried. 33965 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Burton that the report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk through April 25, 1983, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. AT I TnT TRN1ViFR1T 83966 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that the Council adjourn. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger, City Clerk/Auditor