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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/15/82February 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 February 15, 1982. Mayor Rooff in the Chair. On Roll Call: Present: Getty, Roehr, Wilharm, Burton, Dowie. Absent: Bowers, Penaluna. Invocation by Councilman Wilharm. 81924 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session of February 15, 1982, at 7:00 P.M., be accepted and approved, with the discussion of the closing of Fire Station No. 2 moved ahead of the public hearings. Motion carried. 81925 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Getty that the minutes of the Regular Session held February 8, 1982 at 7:00 P.M. be approved. Motion carried. 81926 - Mayor Rooff stated that the idea of closing Fire Station No. 2 (Randolph and Byron) came as a result of the need to train firemen as paramedics. The Chief was asked by the Mayor to draw up a plan that would not result in increasing taxes. The proposal that the Chief recommended was the closing of Fire Station No. 2. Chief Olson detailed his plans for the six (6) month closing of Fire Station No. 2. A major neighborhood concern which the Chief responded to was the response time to the area served by No. 2 if it were closed. The area would be served by No. 8 (Crossroads) with an approximate response time of 3 1/2 minutes. Some of the community (Rainbow Drive area) is served by a response time of five (5) minutes. If the recommendation to temporarily close No. 2 was approved, the permanent closing would require further action of the Council in six (6) months. Richard McCalley, 1317 Hawthorne Avenue, was opposed to the proposed closing and viewed its presence as an asset to the neighborhood. Don Smith, 817 E. Ridgeway, speaking as a 30 year fireman, supported the Chief's recommendation. He stated that the temporary closing of the station would not significantly increase response time. Tom Pierce, President of the local Firefighters Union, stated that the Union supports the implementation of a paramedic program. The ultimate loss of six (6) positions in the Fire Department if No. 2 is permanently closed is viewed by the union as a result of the economic times. Ruby Jolls, 1221 Glenny Avenue, spoke against the Fire Station closing. Moved by Burton, seconded by Wilharm to receive and place on file petitions opposed to the closing of Fire Station No. 2. Motion carried. 81927 - Bill McCulley asked why the Fire Station was built in 1948 if now the City believes that it is not necessary to have.. Mrs. Wilbur Baker, 1300 Byron Avenue, stated that the neighborhood needs Station No. 2. The City would be making a mistake if it were closed and is misdirecting its priorities by funneling money into the downtown. This station has assisted the neighborhood in many areas including detection of neighborhood breakins and provided education for children. Denny Cox, 1906 Hawthorne Avenue, spoke in support of the closing. With the departments improved equipment, they are now better equipped to respond to calls. Mike Baker, 1300 Byron Avenue, commended the Mayor for not taking his pay increase and asked that the City Fathers consider not taking their pay increases in an effort to keep No. 2 open. Mayor Rooff presented three (3) alternatives to the station's closing: 1) Eliminate the paramedic training for Firemen February 15, 1982 81927 - Continued. Page 2 2) Increase taxes 1% to pay the cost of keeping the station open, and 3) Increase ambulance fees after implementation of the paramedics program. Mrs. Richard McCalley, 1317 Hawthorne Avenue, asked if the rumor was true that the station would be the site of a halfway house if closed. Mayor Rooff replied with an emphatic "No". Councilman Roehr stated that a possible solution to the closing of the station would be discontinuing our lease for McElroy Auditorium at an annual cost of approximately $200,000. Mayor Rooff asked that any cuts in recreation be across the board reductions (including support of the baseball stadium, parks in joint use with the schools) and that no one special interest should be singled out for reduction. Councilman Roehr asked that the Mayor consider a special council meeting for discussion on the lease for McElroy Auditorium. Many other tax -supported areas serve more persons than McElroy. Mayor Rooff asked that the discussion be limited to the closing of Station No. 2. Discussion beyond this point would be irresponsible on the part of the Council. Councilman Burton suggested a rate increase for City ambulance service. Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Getty to enroll Waterloo Firemen in the paramedic training program at Hawkeye Institute of Technology. Ayes: Five. Absent: Bowers, Penaluna. Motion carried. 81928 - A question was raised from the crowd in regard to insurance ratings for residences within the area served by No. 2 as to whether said rates could be expected to be increased if No. 2 were closed. Councilman Dowie stated that even with the closing of No. 2, Waterloo would remain a Class 3 rated City and no increase would result. Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wilharm to close Fire Station No. 2 for six (6) months and that a reassessment be made at that time to determine whether the station should be permanently closed. Ayes: Dowie, Getty, Wilharm. Nays: Burton, Roehr. Absent: Bowers, Penaluna. The Mayor stated he would reserve declaration on the motion pending further review of the proposal. HEARINGS 81929 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Burton that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on amendments to Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, Zoning Ordinance on changes to Commercial District Section as published in the Waterloo Courier on Janaury 29, 1982 be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 81930 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Dowie to receive and place on file Zoning Commission's recommendation of approval. Motion carried. 81931 - HOLD HEARING - This being the time and place to hold hearing the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Moved by Burton, seconded by Roehr that "an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, Zoning Ordinance, by repealing Part XII, "C-1 Commercial District"; Part XIII, "C-2 Commercial District"; Part XIV, "C-3 Commercial District"; and enacting in lieu thereof new Subsections", be received, placed on file and passed for the first time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Bowers, Penaluna. Motion carried. t February 15, 1982 Page 3 81932 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on amendments to Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, Zoning Ordinance, to create a "purpose" section to Part I as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 29, 1982 be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 81933 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie to receive and place on file Zoning Commission's recommendation of approval. Motion carried. 81934 - HOLD HEARING - This being the time and place to hold hearing the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Moved by Burton, seconded by Getty that "an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, Zoning Ordinance, by repealing Part I, Subsection 2A-1 - Title; and enacting in lieu thereof new Subsection 2A-1 - Title and Purpose", be received, placed on file and passed for the first time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Bowers, Penaluna. Motion carried. 81935 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on application of Payne Memorial A.M.E. Church to rezone 3.6 acres between Mobile and Ash Streets and Oneida and Willow Streets from "R-3" Multiple Family Residence District to "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 29, 1982 be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 81936 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty to receive and place on file Zoning Commission's recommendation of approval. Motion carried. 81937 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Roehr to receive and place on file petition of support signed by 66.7% of the area residents. Motion carried. 81938 - HOLD HEARING - This being the time and place to hold hearing the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Moved by Getty, seconded by Burton, that "an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, Zoning Ordinance, by adding Subsection No. 196, Rezoning Certain Property to Section 2A-5", be received, placed on file and passed for the first time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Bowers, Penaluna. Motion carried. REPORTS 81939 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that communication from Plan and Program Director transmitting a change in the exemption schedule to allow for a 100% exemption for three years in the Neighborhood Housing Services to be consistent with schedule in Franklin Urban Revitalization Area be received, placed on file and "resolution setting date of hearing as March 29, 1982 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers to amend the Neighborhood Housing Services Tax Exemption schedule by adding a second schedule", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Bowers, Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1982-63. 1 81940 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Dowie that Community Development Board Meeting minutes of January 12, 1982 be received and placed on file. Motion carried. February 15, 1982 Page 4 81941 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Roehr that Community Development Board 1981 Annual Progress Report be received and placed on file. Motion carried. DOCUMENTS 81942 - Councilman Wilharm asked why the City should be committing money to this study when no apparent action is being taken on the Sycamore 501 Project. Fedon Petrides and Don Temeyer, Plan and Program Director, explained that this contract will only be completed to the design development stage until such time as construction on the Sycamore 501 Project is begun. 81942 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that communication from Plan and Program Commission transmitting proposed contract with Brice, Petrides and Associates for the East Side Parking Ramp be received, placed on file and "resolution authorizing execution of Supplemental Contract No. 2 with Brice, Petrides and Associates, Inc. for the design of a proposed East Side Parking Ramp adjacent to the Sycamore 501 Project", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Bowers, Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1982-64. 81943 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that communication from City Engineer transmitting "Concept Report for the F.Y. 1982 Kimball and San Marnan Intersection Improvements", Contract No. 232 be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 81944 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wilharm that communication from City Engineer transmitting engineering services contract with Wayne Claassen Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for F.Y. 1982 Kimball and San Marnan Intersection Improvements, Contract No. 232 be received, placed on file and "resolution authorizing execution of engineering services contract with Wayne Claassen Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for F.Y. 1982 Kimball and San Marnan Intersection Improvements, Contract No. 232", be adopted and instruct Mayor and City Clerk to execute same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Bowers, Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1982-65. 81945 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Getty that contracts, performance bonds and certificates of insurance for Renovation of Former East Side Library together with recommendation for approval, be received, placed on file and "resolution approving contracts and bonds of Ideal Electric, Meyers Sheet Metal Works, Jens Olesen and Sons Construction Company, and Lincoln's Office Supply, Waterloo, Iowa, for Renovation of Former East Side Library in the amount of $60,088.00", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Bowers, Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1982-66. RESOLUTION TO BE ADOPTED 81946 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that communication from Planning Director transmitting report of the County Board of Supervisors on the cancellation of taxes due on property in Homestead Addition together with recommendation of approval of cancellation of special assessments be received, placed on file and "resolution authorizing the cancellation of special assessments for property in Homestead Addition", oe adopted and Clerk instructed to certify said cancellations to the County Auditor. Ayes: Five. Absent: Bowers, Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1982-67. W February 15, 1982 Page 5 ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 81947 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that "an ordinance amending Chapter 34, Code of Ordinances, City of Waterloo, Iowa, by repealing Subsections (a) (4) and (a) (5) of Section 34-53.1, Connection Charges, and enacting new Subsections (a) (4), (a) (5), and (a) (6) to Section 34-53.1, Connection Charges", be received, placed on file and passed for the first time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Bowers, Penaluna. Motion carried. 81948 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Roehr that "an ordinance established grades for the F.Y. 1982 Paving Program, Contract No. 223", be received, placed on file and passed for the first time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Bowers, Penaluna. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS 81949 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that communication from Superintendent of Streets reporting death benefits for Clyde Grady and entitlement of 132 hours vacation pay, and 298.5 hours sick pay be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving payment of $3,086.69 vacation and sick pay to heirs of Clyde Grady, Street Department", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Bowers, Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1982-68. 81950 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that communication from Personnel Director transmitting collective bargaining agreement with Municipal Employees Local No. 1127 for the contract period July 1, 1982 to June 30, 1984 be received, placed on file and "resolution authorizing execution of collective bargaining agreement with Municipal Employees Local No. 1127 for the contract period July 1, 1982 to June 30, 1984", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Dowie, Burton, Getty, Roehr. Nays: Wilharm. Absent: Bowers, Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1982-69. 81951 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that communication from Personnel Director transmitting collective bargaining agreement with Firefighters Local No. 66 for the contract period July 1, 1982 to June 30, 1983 be received, placed on file and "resolution authorizing execution of collective bargaining agreement with Firefighters Local No. 66 for the contract period July 1, 1982 to June 30, 1983", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Dowie, Getty, Roehr. Nays: Burton, Wilharm. Absent: Bowers, Penaluna. Resolution not adopted, as a majority of the Council is needed to pass a resolution. Attend Functions: 181952 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that the following request for permission to attend functions, with expenses allowed not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: Building Official and Inspector to attend Annual Iowa Association of Building Officials Seminar, Dubuque, Iowa, March 10 - 12, 1982 -- $210.00, plus use of City vehicle Ayes: Five. Absent: Bowers, Penaluna. Motion carried. February 15, 1982 MISCELLANEOUS 81953 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Roehr Page 6 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 & Liquor License Permit Applications Class C kiTby enterprises, Inc. dba Dutch Mill, 823 Franklin (3/1/83) (Old Location -New Owner) Guild and Johnson, Ltd. dba The Locker Room (3/6/83)(Renewal) Air Host Waterloo Company dba Air Host Restaurant and Lounge (3/1/83)(Old Location -New Owner) Beer Permit License Applications lass C he B al ckHawk Grocery Corp. dba Food -4 -Less, 3731' University Ave. (3/2/83)(New) R & G Oil Company, Inc., 600 Cleveland St. (3/7/82)(Renewal) Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc., 3808 University Ave.(3/16/83)(Renewal) Sunday Sales - Beer & Liquor License Permit Applications Class 7F ackHawk Grocery Corp., 3731 University (3/2/83)(New) R & G Oil Company, Inc., 600 Cleveland St. (3/7/82)(Renewal) Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc., 3808 University Ave. (3/16/83)(Renewal) Air Host Waterloo Company dba Air Host Restaurant and Lounge (3/1/83)(Old Location -New Owner) Motion carried. 81954 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that two (2) new Cigarette License Permits, be received, placed on file, and granted. Motion carried. 81955 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that the following applications for Ambulance Driver Attendant be received, placed on file and approved: Dave Stevens, 620 Allen Lynette K. Roberts, 135 Williston Ave. Motion carried. BONDS 81956 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Roehr that report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk through February 15, 1982, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. 81957 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Bowers to meet in Executive Session to discuss labor negotiations pursuant to Section 20.17 of the Code of Iowa. Ayes: Five. Absent: Bowers, Penaluna. Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION 81958 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Roehr to close Executive Session. Motion carried. 81959 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wilharm to wave fact finding and proceed to arbitration if mediation is not successful in the City's labor negotiations with the Waterloo Police Department and "resolution L i February 15, 1982 81959 - Continued. ko Page 7 authorizing the above described action by the negotiators of the City of Waterloo in its negotiations with the Waterloo Police Protective Association", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Bowers, Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1982-70. 81960 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Burton that the Council adjourn. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger City Clerk