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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/22/82The attached minutes indicate additional information relating to C.R.#82090. Please disregard the minutes that had previously been distributed. The attached copies will be the copies of official record. W March 22, 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 March 22, 1982. Mayor Pro -Tem Roehr in the Chair. On Roll Call: Present: Getty, Penaluna, Roehr, Wilharm, Bowers, Burton, Dowie. Invocation by Councilman Bowers. 82056 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session of March 22, 1982, at 7:00 P.M., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. 82057 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Getty that the minutes of the Regular Session held March 15, 1982, at 7:00 P.M. be approved. Motion carried. 82058 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Dowie that the minutes of the Special Session held March 15, 1982, at 6:00 P.M. be approved. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 82059 - Thomas Hansen, 408 Oaklawn requested that the lighting at North Straub Field be improved. He stated that the cost would be approximately $8,000.00 and would produce a more efficient operation, comparable to the softball complex. Moved by Getty, seconded by Wilharm to receive and file the above comments and refer to the Park Commission for review and recommendation in two (2) weeks. Motion carried. 82060 - Councilman Wilharm, Chairman of the Safety Committee, reported that after reviewing the current bus bench proposal with the staff and committee, the City Attorney should be instructed to notify Professional Services, Inc. of the City's intention to terminate the Company's contract by means of court action. Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Bowers to approve this recommendation and subsequent action by the City Attorney. Motion carried. 82061 - Don Mitchell, 727 West Mullan, inquired about a proposed increase in the fee for garbage haulers. He questioned the City's authority to inspect trucks which haul to the County landfill. Bill Hoffman, Director of Health and Sanitation, responded that no increase in rates is being proposed. Current fees reflect costs associated with yearly inspection of the trucks. The City's authority for said inspections are allowed because the trucks travel city streets. Jerry Wallace, 3847 Wagner Road, asked whether the ditch near his property could be dug out to allow the natural flow of water. Eric Thorson, Assistant City Engineer, stated that this area lies within the No -Name Creek Basin. The drainage study for this basin recommends that the entire creek be dredged from the Cedar River northward. Dredging only a portion of the ditch would not substantially relieve the situation without the possibility of creating a ponding situation. Moved by Getty, seconded by Wilharm to receive and file the above remarks and refer the matter to the City Engineer for further review and recommendation. Motion carried. 82062 - Councilman Burton presented a request for placement of a painted crosswalk on East Ridgeway Avenue between Kimball and Baltimore Avenues, as well as a reduction in the speed limit from 35 mph to 25 mph. Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers to receive and file the above request and refer to the Attorney for review and recommendation. Motion carried. March 22, 1982 Page 2 PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 82063 Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Wilharm that request of Anita Andries for Council on its own motion to rezone from "C-1" Commercial to "C-2" Commercial District a parcel of land of approximately one acre generally located one-quarter of.a.mile north of East Donald Street and east of U.S. Highway 63, together with recommendation of denial, be received, placed on file, and "resolution setting date of hearing as April 12, 1982 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers on proposal to rezone said property", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of hearing. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1982-90. 82064 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Dowie that communication from Plan & Program Director, transmitting minor site plan for the expansion of the existing buildings of Law Partners Building Co. and the Cooper, Jenner, Strafford & Associates building located at 3139 and 3151 Brockway Road, currently zoned "S-1" Shopping Center District together with Plan & Program Commission's recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file, and "Resolution setting date of hearing as April 5, 1982, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers for review of minor site plan at 3139 and 3151 Brockway Road," be adopted and Clerk instructed to publish notice of hearing. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1982-91 82065 An area resident requested the City's assistance in improving the streets in the Blowers Street area, particularly with the spring water problems. Councilman Bowers will contact this resident to seek alternative solutions. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 82065 - Eric Thorson, Assistant City Engineer, commented on meetings held with the contractor (Hurst Excavation) to alleviate problems<in the Lincoln-Ackermant area (Lincoln-Ackermant Area Storm and Sanitary Sewer Program, Stage II, Contract No. 214). He outlined the procedures that will now be adhered to by all parties. Marion Hutchison, 2148 Touchae, inquired as to when David Street will be reopened. The street is heavily used by trucks. Moved by Bowers, seconded by Burton that communication from City Engineer transmitting reports on petitions from residents of the Lincoln-Ackermant area (see Council Record 82039 of March 15, 1982) in regard to Lincoln-Ackermant Area Stdrm and Sanitary Sewer Program, Stage II, Contract No. 214, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 82066 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wilharm that communication from Manager of Conway Civic Center/McElroy Auditorium transmitting request for additional payment to LaVern Fratzke for accrued vacation in the amount of $529.20 for one -and -one-half weeks to correct the initial retirement pay (approved under Council Record No. 81986 of February 22, 1982) be received, placed on file and "Resolution authorizing additional payment to LaVerne Fratzke, retiree of Conway Civic Center, in the amount of $529.20", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1982-92. REPORTS 82067 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that communication from Plan & Program Director transmitting proposed increases in garbage collection fees from $3.30/month to $4.10/month for the purposes of ..E March 22, 1982 Page 3 S replacement of garbage truck fleet and normal increases associated with garbage collection be received, placed on file, and "Resolution setting date of hearing as April 5, 1982, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the purposes of consideration of garbage collection fee increases", be adopted and Clerk instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1982-93. 82068 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wilharm that communication from Sign and Traffic Department making recommendation on truck embargo on Longfellow Avenue from Highway 20 to Midland Drive (referred to C.R. #82020 of March 8, 1982) be received, placed on file, and approved. Motion carried. 82069 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Penaluna that the minutes of the Community Development Board meeting held on February 9, 1982, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 82070 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Bowers that communication from City Engineer transmitting recommendation on acceptance of oiling petitions for the FY 1983 Oiling Program, Contract No. 235, with last date for filing petitions as April 27, 1982, be received, placed on file, and approved. Ayes: Six. Nayes: Burton. Motion carried. 82071 - Tom Campbell, Finance Director, requested that the Council meet in Executive Session. Moved by Burton, seconded by Penaluna, that the Executive Session be deferred until the end of the Council meeting. Motion carried. DOCUMENT 82072 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers that communication from City Engineer transmitting construction agreement No. 82-3-020, Construction Agreefent for I-380, Project No. I-380-7(41)316--01-07, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file, and "Resolution authorizing Mayor Pro -Tem and City Clerk to execute said agreement in connection with I-380 construction", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1982-94. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 82073 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that communication from Planning Director transmitting recommendation to notify County Auditor to levy property taxes in the amount of one dollar and twenty five cents per thousand dollars of valuation against the property located within the Self -Supported Municipal Improvement District, as authorized by Ordinance No. 3121 be received, placed on file, and "Resolution instructing the City Clerk to certify said property taxes to the County Auditor for collection," be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1982-95. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 82074 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Burton that "an ordinance regulating burglar and holdup alarm, business, systems, and users", be received, placed on file and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. BILLS PAYMENT 82075 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers "Bills, Resolution, Schedule 'A'", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1982-96. March 22, 1982 Page 4 82076 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty that "Resolution authorizing the payment of the following statements for work completed by companies and amounts indicated together with recommendation for approval: Conway Plaza - West side parking ramp expansion, Ahlers, Cooney, Dorweiler, Haynie & Smith - $1,852.42. East Side Library Renovation, Ideal Electric, Inc. - $1,600.28. East Side Library Renovation, Jens Olesen & Sons Contruction Co., - $2,090.00," be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1982-97. NEW BUSINESS 82077 - Councilman Burton asked that a light be placed at 225 West Ridgeway. Moved by Burton, seconded by Getty that communication from Electrical Inspector transmitting locations for the installation of 175 watt white mercury vapor lights be received, placed on file, "Resolution authorizing the installation of certain street lights in the City of Waterloo including the location known as 225 West Ridgeway", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Iowa Public Service. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1982-98. 82078 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty communication front Fire Chief transmitting the promotion of Lt. David A. Wickersheim to the rank of Captain Specialist be received, placed on file, and approved. Motion carried. 82079 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Getty that "Preliminary Resolution for the construction of sanitary sewer improvements in the City of Waterloo, Iowa", be adopted. (FY -1982 Lowder Road Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project, Contract No. 180.) Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1982-99. 82080 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Burton that "Resolution fixing values of lots", be adopted. (FY -1982 Lowder Road Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project, Contract No. 180.) Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1982-100. 82081 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Bowers that "Resolution adopting preliminary plat and schedule, estimate of cost and proposed plans and specifications for the construction of the Waterloo, Iowa, FY -1982 Lowder Road Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project (Contract #180)", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1982-101. 82082 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wilharm that "Resolution of necessity", be adopted and set date of hearing as April 12, 1982, at 7:00 P.M. in City Hall Council Chambers and Clerk instructed to publish notice of hearing accordingly. (FY -1982 Lowder Road Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project, Contract No. 180.) Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1982-102 "1- \� s March 22, 1982 Page 5 82083 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Bowers �4. 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 Renewal License Applications Class B Waterloo Baseball, Inc., 850 Park Road (6 month seasonal) (10/9/82) Dubuque Capital Company dba Long John Silver's, #23, 2320 University Avenue - Old Location/New Owner (April 15, 1983) Class C Richard Clute dba Clute's Highland Mkt., Inc., 909 Independence Avenue. Renewal (April 6, 1983) Sunday Sales - Beer Permit License Applications Class B Waterloo Baseball, Inc., 850 Park Road (6 month seasonal (10/9/82) Dubuque Capital Company dba Long John Silver's, #23, 2320 University Avenue - Old Location/New Owner (April 15, 1983) Class C ' Richard Clute dba Clute's Highland Mkt., Inc., 909 Independence Avenue. Renewal (April 6, 1983) Beer & Liquor Permit License Applications Class Wanda A. Abbe dba The Colony Club, 612 Maynard (Renewal) (April 1, 1983) D.E.P. Pub Ltd. dba The Downtown Lounge, 504 Sycamore - Old Location/New Owner (April 1, 1983) Sunday Sales - Beer & Liquor License Permit Applications Class aN�rTene K. Wright dba Glenn's Packers Inn, 201 Rath - New (February, 1983) Motion carried. 82084 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Burton that the following application for Ambulance Driver Attendant Permit License be received, placed on file and approved: James A. Mackey 1207 1/2 W. 2nd Street, Waterloo Motion carried. 82085 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Penaluna that the following application for Ambulance License Permit be received, placed on file and approved: Metropolitan Ambulance Service, Inc. (1982 Brown Ford, VIN 1FDKE30L4CHA48141) Motion carried. 82086 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wilharm that one (1) new Cigarette License Permit be received, placed on file, and granted. Motion carried. 82087 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Wilharm that report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk through March 22, 1982, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. 82088 - City Attorney Hultman reported that the Council's meeting in Executive Session was appropriate. Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Dowie, to meet in Executive Session, as requested by Tom Campbell, Finance Director. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. An oral objection as to the reasons for the Council's meeting in Executive Session was heard from Ron DeChristopher, Courier News reporter; Pam Hildebrand, KWWL TV; and the Black Hawk County Journalism Association. (March 22, 1982 Page 6 EXECUTIVE SESSION 82089 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Dowie, that the Council close the Executive Session. Motion carried. 182090 - Councilman Penaluna, Chairman of the Reorganization Committee, reported that the Committee, consisting of himself, Councilman Dowie and Bowers, had met with various department heads to discuss their activities. In so doing, their intent was not to abolish job positions, but to improve efficiency with city government. As a result of their study, the Committee was making the following recommendations: 1) The implementaion of a central purchasing department with Charles Marbles, Contract Compliance Officer, responsible for said department under the direction of the Clerk -Auditor, beginning July 1, 1982. 2) The combination of the Clerk/Finance-Treasurer's office into the office known as Clerk/Auditor. The following position changes and salaries were recommended: Larry Burger - Clerk/Auditor - $27,137/yr. (Range 26, Step 3) Tom Campbell - Deputy Auditor - (Range6. 18, Step 5) Michelle Temeyer - Deputy Clerk - $20,378/yr. (Range 18, Step 1) The above changes become effective April 1, 1982. These changes will reflect the cross -utilization of employees. 3) The appointment of Al Gardner to the position of head of the Electrical Department at a yearly rate of $20,378 effective April 1, 1982 (Range 10, Step 5). 4) The future combination of the Water Pollution Control Plant and the Sewer Department. Moved by Penaluna, seconded by Bowers to receive and file the above recommendations and "resolution approving each of the four (4) recommendations outlined above", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro -Tem assigned No. 1982-103. ,82091 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wilharm that the Council adjourn. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger City Clerk '