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March 22, 1982
he Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council
;hambers, 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'v 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. Motilin carried.
8,6'062 - 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.
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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 Bowens 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 Storm 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
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replacement of garbage truck fleet and normal increases associated with garbage
collection be,rece vdd; 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 Agreement 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
82076 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty
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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 frpm 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
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82083 - Moved by Wilharm, 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:
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
C ass
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
Marlene 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.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
82089 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Dowie, that the Council close the Executive Session.
Motion carried.
82090 - Councilman Penaluna, Chairmen 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 within 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/y r.
(Range 26, Step 3)
Tom Campbell - Deputy Auditor - $24,576/yr.
(Range 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.
82091 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wilharm
that the Council -adjourn. Motion carried.
Larry P. Burger
City Clerk
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