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Home My WebLink About11/15/82November 15, 1982 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 November 15, 1982. Mayor Rooff in the Chair. On Roll Call: Wilharm, Roehr, Penaluna, Getty, Bowers, Burton, Dowie. Invocation by Wilharm 83342 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session of November 15, 1982, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. 83343 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Wilharm that the Minutes of the Regular Session held November 8, 1982 at 7:00 p.m., be approved. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 83344 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Burton that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on proposal to close Fire Station No. 2, Byron Avenue, as published in the Waterloo Courier on November 5, 1982 be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 83345 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Moved by Burton, seconded by Dowie to receive and place on file the petition of opposition to the closing of Fire Station No. 2. Motion carried. 83346 - Mike Baker, 1300 Byron Avenue, reported on the neighborhood meeting held in regard to the closing of the Fire Station. He supported the full protection of the citizens of Waterloo. He spoke of a study done by an independent firm approximately eleven (11) years ago. Robert McCalley questioned the number of firefighters, paramedics employed by the City and reported on the other areas that the City has recently spent money on, including ice at McElroy Auditorium, downtown etc. Tom Pierce, President of Firefighters Local No. 66, reported on the department's fleet of fire equipment & its placement throughout the city. Sherry Swanson, 1306 Byron, stated that closing the station may result in higher insurance rates and longer response time to area residents. November 15, 1982 PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED Page Two Wayne Vickery, 1021 Forest Avenue, suggested that a committee be formed consisting of management, council and citizens to review the proposed closing. Lyle Smith, 4063 Niles, favored the reopening of the station. Ed Bernard, 1532 Glenny, reported that the emergency 911 number was not being answered. Tom Pierce stated that the manpower of the department has been reduced (due to retirement). Tom Nicol, 1009 W. Mullan Avenue, questioned what the station would be used for if it were closed. Mayor Rooff reported that no plans have yet been made. Ruby Jolls, 1221 Glenny, spoke in favor of keeping the fire station open. Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Burton that the above remarks be received and placed on file. Motion caried. 83347 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Roehr that Fire Station No. 2 located on Byron Avenue be kept open. Ayes: Wilharm, Roehr, Burton. Nayes: Penaluna, Getty, Bowers, Dowie. Motion not carried. 83348 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Burton that proof of publication of notice of bl'c Spring on special permit request of to occupy building at 844 W. 4th Street as publis6d in the Waterloo Courier on November 5, 1982 be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 83349 - 1KNIM, 0 -This being the time and place of hearing, the Mayor called for oral and written objections and there were none. Moved by Burton, seconded by Wilharm Nifflute, at "Resolution apA,rQa9 -' 'request of %. of TeI&aT* y cupy building at 844 W. 4th Street", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1982-516. 83350 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on proposal to revoke taxicab license of Robert Rath as published in the Waterloo Courier on November 12, 1982 be received and placed on file. Motion carried. November 15, 1982 Page Three A"N PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED 83351 -•HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Getty that taxicab license of Robert Rath be revoked. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 83352 - A resident requested that the obstruction near the intersection of Logan Avenue & Newell Avenue near the Dunsmore House be removed. Councilman Bowers stated that he would rectify the situation. Councilman Getty requested that the problems with completion of the Lincoln-Ackermant Storm & Sanitary Sewer Project referred to under CR 83318, 11-15-82 be placed on the agenda of 11-22-82. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 83353 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Dowie that request of Tti�4i�ty piss N .F, Kimball Avenue, to construct a, _, garage on said premises and being zoned "C -Z" tn#4i'MLoA1on ng, with Planning & Programming Commission Staff's recommendation of received, placed on file and Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 83354 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Burton that "Resolution accepting and approving certain offers to sell personal property to the City and accepting and approving certain Bills of Sale from Yen Ching Restaurant for expansion of the West Side Parking Ramp", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Nayes: Wilharm. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1982-511. REPORTS 83355 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers that Community Development Board Minutes of October 12, 1982 be received and placed on file. Motion carried. DOCUMENTS 83356 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that communication from City Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 1 for the FY 1982 E. San Marnan at Sears & Penney's Street Improvements, Contract No. 230 for decrease in contract of $230.62, together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file approved, and Mayor & Clerk/Auditor instructed to execute same. Motion carried. November 15, 1982 DOCUMENTS CONTINUED 83357 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm Page Four that communication from City Engineer transmitting construction plans for relocating storm sewer in Tract H of Cedar Crest, together with recommendation of approval be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 83358 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Burton that "Resolution transferring from the Tax Increment Financing Fund the sum of Ninety Nine Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Eight Dollars ($99,238.00) to the Debt Service Fund," be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1982-518. 83359 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Burton that "Resolution transferring from the Sewer Rental Fund the sum of Four Hundred Forty Seven Thousand Dollars ($447,000) to the Debt Service Fund," be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1982-519. 83360 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Burton that "Resolution transferring from the Airport General Fund the sum of Fourteen Thousand Dollars ($14,000.00) to the Debt Service Fund," be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1982-520. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 83361 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bower An "Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2644, known as the traffic Code, by adding subsections (10a) Brookeridge Drive and (80c) Rachael Street to section 543, thru streets, and by adding subsections (151a) Kingswood Place and (230a) Ravenwood Circle to section 551, parking prohibited at all times on certain streets", be received, filed, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 83362 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings, be suspended, and that above ordinance be recorded as having been considered and passed for the second and third times and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. November 15, 1982 Page Five ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED 83363 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Roehr an "Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2644, known as the Traffic Code, by adding subsections (10a) Brookeridge Drive and (80c) Rachael Street to section 543, thru streets, and by adding subsections (151a) Kingswood Place and (230a) Ravenwood Circle to section 551, parking prohibited at all times on certain streets", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3247. 83364 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Penaluna an "Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2644 known as the Traffic Ordinance, by adding Subsection (8) Burton Avenue and West Donald to Section 544, Four -Way stop intersections", be received, placed on file, passed and considered for the third time. Ayes: Penaluna, Getty, Bowers, Dowie. Nayes: Wilharm, Roehr, Burton. Motion carried. 83365 - Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Bowers an "Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2644 known as the Traffic Ordinance, by adding subsection (8) Burton Avenue and West Donald to Section 544, Four -Way stop intersections", be adopted. Ayes: Wilharm, Penaluna, Getty, Dowie. Nayes: Roehr & Burton. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3248. NEW BUSINESS 83366 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that communication from Mayor Leo P. Rooff recommending the appointment of Dwight Fritts, 1221 W. 5th Street to the McElroy Auditorium & Conway Civic Center Board with term expiration of July 1, 1987 be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 83367 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that communication from Mayor Leo P. Rooff recommending the appointment of Larry White, 250 Sheridan Road, to the Cablevision Commission with term expiration of July 1, 1987 be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 83368 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Wilharm that communication from City Engineer transmitting plans, specifications, etc. for the FY 1983 Orange Grove Trunk Sewer, Stage I, Contract No. 247, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 6, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Nall Council Chambers on said project", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1982-521. November 15, 1982 NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED 83369 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Roehr Page Six that communication from Manager of Conway Civic Center/McElroy Auditorium transmitting termination of Herm Sizemore, effective October 23, 1982 together with recommendation on payment for accumulated vacation pay be received, placed on file, and "Resolution authorizing payment in the amount of $586.24 to Herm Sizemore, former employee of Conway Civic Center/McElroy Auditorium", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1982-522. 83370 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Burton that the following requests for permission to attend functions with expenses allowed not to exceed amounts shown, be received, placed on file and approved. Three (3) Fire Captains to attend Hazardous Materials Incident Analysis Course, November 20-21, 1982, Ames, Iowa, not to exceed $200.00 plus use of city vehicle. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 83371 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Roehr 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 License Permit Application --also Sunday Sales Class C e�vco 6iscount Drug Centers of Iowa, Inc. dba Revco Discount Drug Center No. 3007, 2068 Logan (Renewal) (Expires: 12/11/83) Beer and Liquor License Permit Application Class C aFaWton, Inc. dba Embassy Lounge, 225 East 5th Street, (Renewal) (Expires: 11/23/83) Chen Li Chen dba Yen Ching, 609 Commercial (Old location/New owner) (Expires: 12/17/83) Motion carried. 83372 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Roehr that 1 new application for Cigarette License be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 83373 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Bowers that the Taxicab License Permit Application for At Yore Service, 2720 Airport Boulevard, for operation as a limosine service, be denied. Ayes: Wilharm, Roehr, Penaluna, Bowers, Burton. Nayes: Getty and Dowie. Motion carried. November 15, 1982 Page Seven MISCELLANEOUS CONTINUED 83374 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Dowie that the Going out of Business Application for Schrock Diamond Jewelers, Inc., 208 E. 4th Street, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 83375 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Dowie that the report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk through November 15, 1982, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. 83376 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that the Council adJourn. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger, City Clerk/Auditor