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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/09/78October 9, 1978 The Council of City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session in Council Cham- bers in the City Hall at 7:00 P.M., on October 9, 1978. Mayor Rooff in the Chair. On roll call, Present: Bowers, Burton, Dowie, Getty, Hutchison, Roehr, Wilharm. Absent: None. Invocation by Councilman Burton. 75113 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session of October 9, 1978 at 7:00 P.M., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. 75114 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Roehr that the Minutes of the Regular Session held October 2, 1978 at 7:00 P.M., be approved. Motion carried. 75115 - Mayor Rooff welcomed Cub Scout Pack 116 of Black Hawk School. 75116 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on proposal to vacate a 30' building line, parallel with the south lot line of Lot 7, Hilltop Place Addition, as published in the Waterloo Courier on 9/28/78, requested by Mike Stanley, be received, and placed on file. Motion carried. 75117 - This being the time for hearing, the Mayor called for oral and written objections, and there were none. Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Burton that "Ordinance vacating 30' build- ing line parallel with the South lot line of Lot 7, Hilltop Place Addi- tion", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 75118 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on proposal to vacate a portion of Ashland Avenue and sale and conveyance of West 2 of Ashland Avenue between North right-of- way line of Thorson Avenue and Sally riht-of-way line of U.S. Highway 20 to Newkirk Sales Co. for the sum of 230.00 plus 2 costs, and of East , of Ashland Avenue between North right-of-way line of Thorson Avenue and Sally right-of-way line of U.S. Highway 20, to Miller Fence Co., Inc. for the sum of $210.00 plus 2 costs, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 75119 - This being the time for hearing, the Mayor called for oral and written objections, and there were none. Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that "Ordinance vacating a portion of Ashland Avenue", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 75120 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that the rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two prior meetings, be suspended, the above ordinance recorded as having been considered and passed for the second and third times, and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 75121 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Hutchison that "Ordinance vacating all of Ashland Avenue lying between the North right-of-way line of Thorson Avenue and the Southwesterly right-of-way line of U.S. Highway 20", be adopted. Aye : even. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No 2990. 75122 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that "Resolution authorizing the sale and conveyance to Newkirk Sales Co. for $230.00 and one-half of costs, the West 2 of Ashland Avenue lying between the North right-of-way. line of Thorson Avenue and the Southwesterly right-of-way line of U.S. Highway 20, and to Miller Fence Co. for $210.00 and one-half costs, the East 2 of Ashland Avenue lying between the North right-of-way line of Thorson Avenue and the Southwesterly right-of-way line of U.S. Highway 20", be adopted to Newkirk Sales Co. and to Miller Fence Co. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No.25999. 75123 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on proposal to vacate, sell and convey to Bud Blanford a portion of Scott Avenue in Section 28-89-13W, as published in Waterloo Courier on 9/29/78 for $140.00 plus costs, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. ,-.N -2- 75124 - This being the time for hearing, the Mayor called for oral and written objections and there were none. Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Roehr that "Ordinance vacating a portion of Scott Avenue", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 7512 Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that the rules requiring ordinances o be considered and voted on for passage at two prior meetings, be suspended, the above ordinance recorded as having been considered and passed for the second and third times and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 75126 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Hutchison. at rdinance vacating a portion of Scott Avenue", be adopted. Ayes. Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned no 2991. 75127 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Roehr t Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of a portion of Scott Avenue adjacent to 1861 Lark Lane. to Bud Blanford for $140.00 plus costs" be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26000. 75128 - Vergestine Cooper, Marian Coney and Helen Brown, representing concerned residents of Newell Street and East 4th Street, presented petition a- gainst a proposed game or recreation room on corner of East 4th Street and Newell Street. Pastor Don R. Johnson of Calvary United Methodist Church supported the objectors. Mayor Rooff stated some answers would be found. Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Burton that above petition, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 75129 - Rose Markley requested the 5th year Community Development Block Grant citizen participation plan and where neighborhood meetings would be held prior to allocation of said 5th year Block Grant Funds. Mayor Rooff stated he would -report back later. 75130 - Charles Walter, 725 Stephen Avenue, presented a petition for discontin- uance of new construction and construction of Ex -Cel Motel until storm sewer and sanitary sewer problems on Stephan Avenue, Carriage Hill and Hanna Blvd. are corrected. Mayor Rooff reported there will be no building in this area until the storm and sanitary sewer problems are taken care of and builders will be required to submit plans prepared by a registered civil engineer to pond the water. Moved by Roehr, seconded by Burton that petition of Charles Walter, 725 Stephan Avenue requesting construction be halted until storm and sanitary sewer problems on Stephan Avenue, Carriage Hill and Hanna Blvd be solved, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 75131 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Burton that communication from City Engineer transmitting petitions for storm sewer and paving of 700 block of Hall Avenue, 1200 Block of Lucas Street and 1200 block of Midland Street, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 75132 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by,Roehr that request of R.J. Schnabel for permission to construct temporary concrete driveway at 122 Lombard Street without regard to sidewalk grade, together with $3.00 for re- cording waiver, and City Engineer's recommendation for approval subject to the provisions of his letter, be received, placed on file, approved and "Resolution granting permission to R.J. Schnabel and authorizing construction of a temporary concrete driveway at 122 Lombard Street, irrespective of a later official grade", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26001. 75133 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Burton that Finance Director's Statement for September, 1978 showing Fund Balance 9/1/78 $15,396,586.56, + Receipts $1,776,246.91, + Voided Warrants Prior Years $6,383.33%', -Bill Payments $1,269,976.83, - Payrolls $763,558.33, - Transfers $246,051.27, - Commissions $821,317.73, Fund Balance 9/30/78 $14,079,312.64, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. October 9, 1978 -3- 75134 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Wilharm that City Treasurer's Report for September, 1978, showing Balance on Hand 9/1/78 $16,184,602.16, + Receipts - Taxes $67,313.72, +Receipts City Clerk $286,313.83, +Receipts - City Treasurer $1,176,568.09, +Receipts - Transfers $246,051.27, - Dis- bursements $3,233,800.73, Balance on Hand 9/30/78 $14,727,048.34, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 75135 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that Final Plat of Ranchero Park with City Engineer's Certificate of Survey, Deed of Dedication, Contract and Waivers, Report of City Engineer, Plan and Program Commission's resolution of approval and recommendation for Council approval, be received, placed on file, approved and "Resolution approving the Final Plat of Ranchero Park"; adopted and Mayor and Clerk authorized to execute said Contract. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26002. 75136 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Burton that Estimate No. 1 for Contract No. 45 and City Engineer's recommendation for acceptance, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving Estimate No. 1 Report as to work and materials furnished by Denman Phillips Construction Co., Inc., for F.Y. 1978 Idaho Street Sidewalk Program, Contract No. 45, and authorizing payment accordingly", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26003. 75137 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Roehr that Estimate No. 8 for Contract No.163 and City Engineer's recommendation for acceptance, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving Estimate No. 8 Report as to work and materials furnished by Irving F. Jensen Company, Inc., for E.D.A. Fiscal Year 1978 Paving, Contract No. 163, and authorizing payment accordingly", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26004. 75138 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that statement for engineering ser- vices for Contract No. 170, and City Engineer's recommendation for approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving and accepting the statement dated 10/3/78 from Schenk Engineering Company for engineering services for F.Y. 1979 Paving Program II, Contract No. 170 and authorizing payment accordingly", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26005. 75139 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wilharm that statement for engineering ser- vices for Contract No. 170, and City Engineer's recommendation for approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving and accepting the statement dated 10/5/78 from Schenk Engineering Company for engineering services for F.Y. 1979 Paving Program II, Contract No.170 and authorizing payment accordingly", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26006. 75140 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that Recommendation of Acceptance and Completion Report for Contract No. 162 and City Engineer's recommend- ation for acceptance, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving and accepting Recommendation of Acceptance and Completion Re- port for work and materials furnished by Cedar Valley Corporation for F.Y. 1978 Paving Program, Contract No. 162, and authorizing payment in full accordingly", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26007. 75141 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wilharm that Recommendation of Acceptance and Completion Report for Contract No. 97, and City Engineer's recommend- ation for acceptance, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving and accepting. Recommendation of Acceptance and Completion Re- port for work and materials furnished by Hurst Excavating Company, Inc. for Crestview Avenue & Rosehill Terrace Storm Sewer, Contract No. 97, accepting the work and authorizing payment in full accordingly", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No.26008. 75142 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Roehr that "Resolution, Schedule A", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26009. 75143 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Roehr that "Resolution Schedule B", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26010. October 9, 1978 -4- 75144 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Hutchison that communication from City Plan and Program Commission transmitting request of Robert Etringer for pay- ment of $250.00 for loss of crops as a result of construction of North- east Sanitary Trunk Sewer, together with Plan and Program Commission's recommendation for approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving the payment to Robert Etringer $250.00 for crop damage due to construction of Northeast Sanitary Trunk Sewer and authorizing and directing the Finance Director to draw a warrant accordingly,, adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26011. 75145 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that Brice, Petrides & Associates, Inc, be instructed to prepare contract specifications, form of contract, estimated cost, etc. for Castle Hill Drainage Improvements, Phase I, Westbourne Road, Contract No. 85. Motion carried. 75146 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Burton that contract specifications, form of contract, estimated cost, etc., for Castle Hill Drainage Improvements Phase I, Westbourne Road Contract No. 85, be received, placed on file and "Resolution preliminarily approving contract specifications, form of co n tract, etc., for Castle Hill Drainage Improvements, Phase I, West- bourne Road, Contract No. 85", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26012. 75147 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Getty that Clerk to be instructed to publish the notice of public hearing on plans specifications, etc. and taking of bids for Castle Hill Drainage Improvements, Phase I, Westbourne Road, Contract No. 85, said date of hearing being set as November 6, 1978 at 7:00 P.M. Motion carried. 75148 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Roehr that Clerk be instructed to publish notice for taking of bids for Castle Hill Drainage Improvements, Phase I Westbourne Road Contract No. 85 and said date set as November 6, 1978 at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers. Motion carried. 75149 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that following requests for permission to attend functions, with expenses allowed not to exceed the amounts shown, be received, placed on file and approved: City Clerk and the Finance Director/Treasurer to State Municipal Finance Officers Association Semi-annual Meeting, Des Moines, Iowa, October 18 through October 20, 1978, $149.00 each. Personnel Director to attend Annual Conference of the International Personnel Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 29 through November 2, 1978, $740.00 Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 75150 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Roehr that following applications for per- mission to sell cigarettes at locations designated, be received, placed on file and granted: John L . Petersen dba Petersen's Standard, 1636 West 4th Street. Scheels Hardware and Sportshop dba Scheels Hardware & Sport Shop, 126 Crossroads Center. Motion carried. 75151 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Wilharm that following applications for 1978-79 Scavenger Licenses to expire 5/1/79, be received, placed on file and granted: Howard Aten Services Inc., Evansdale, Iowa Sanitary Septic Service, Cedar Falls, Iowa Motion carried. 75152 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Wilharm that application of Johnny Phillips, 1106 Lafayette Street, for Taxicab driver's permit, be received, placed on file and granted. Motion carried. 75153 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Hutchison that application of Dorothy M. Carr 9422 Walnut Street for Massage Technician Permit, be received, placed on file and granted subject to requirements of ordinance governing same. Motion carried. October 9, 1978 ko -5- ,ON 75154 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk through 10/9/78, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. 75155 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that the Council adjourn. Motion carried. October 9, 1978 Cohen Bond, Deputy Clerk