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Home My WebLink About07/10/78q,„ Y July 10, 1978 The Council of City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session in Council Chambers in the City Hall at 7:00 P.M., on July 10, 1978. Mayor Rooff in the Chair. On roll call, Present: Bowers, Burton, Dowie, Getty, Hutchison, Roehr, Wilharm. Absent: None. Invocation by Councilman Getty. 74595 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session of July 10, 1978 at 7:00 P.M., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. 74596 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Hutchison that the Minutes of the Regular Session held July 3, 1978 at 7:00 P.M., be approved. Motion carried. 74597 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that proof of publication of notice of meeting for issuance of Corporate Purpose Bonds ($2,670,000) be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 74598 - This being the time and place for hearing on issuance of $2,670,000 Corporate Purpose Bonds, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. The City Council investigated and found that notice of intention to take action at this meeting for the issuance of $2,670,000 Corporate Purpose Bonds of said City had heretofore been published on the 23rd day of June, 1978, in the "Waterloo Daily Courier", a newspaper published and having a general circulation in said City, and that no oral or written objections of any kind had been filed or made to the issuance of any of said bonds and that no one had appeared responsive b3said notice to make objection to such action. Whereupon Councilman Dowie introduced and caused to be read the resolution shown below: Moved by Dowie, seconded by Roehr that "Resolution initiating proc- eedings for the issuance of $2,670,000 Corporate Purpose Bonds of the City of Waterloo, Iowa", be adopted, and that this hearing, be, and the same is, hereby adjourned to the 24th day of July, 1978, at the Council Chambers in the City Hall in said City at 7:00 P.M., at which time and place a Resolution authorizing the issuance of $2,670,000 Corporate Purpose Bonds of said City and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same will be presented to this Council for consideration. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25845. 74599 - Mayor Rooff reported on the meeting with the Downtown Council and Green Scene, and read a letter recommending (1) Alternate 1 providing for open space area and 16 parking spaces off Water Street, and (2) City begin to aquire property between the East Side Ramp and Water Street. Moved by Hutchison, seconded by Bowers that Resolution supporting the Plan and Program Commission's 1978 Downtown Parking Study and approving Alternative IV providing for no parking in "Paramount Theatre" site", be adopted. Ayes: Bowers, Dowie, Hutchison, Roehr. Nays: Burton, Getty, Wilharm. Resolution adopted and Mayor Rooff vetoed the resolution. 74600 - Wallace Parrish stated, when parking lot at East Fifth and Water Streets was sold "Dear Old Dad" was assured an equal amount of parking would be provided in the "Paramount Theatre" site, otherwise he would have objected to the sale, and that the business was hurting from lack of -parking. Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Burton that "Resolution approving Alternate I of the 1978 Downtown Parking Study providing for open space area and parking in the "Paramount Theatre site", be adopted. Ayes: Burton, Getty, Wilharm. Nays: Bowers, Dowie, Hutchison, Roehr. Resolution not adopted. 74601 - Immediate acquisition of property for future ramp improvements was discussed, with demolition of buildings and providing parking spaces within 90 days until such time as funds were available for ramp improvements. Moved by Roehr, seconded by Burton that the Comprehensive Plan for 74601 - .:% - 2 - (Continued) Downtown Parking, be received, placed on file, and "Resolution approving the 1978 Downtown Parking Study with the exclusion of the "Paramount Theatre" site", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25846. 74602 - Linda Benson of Westbourne Terrace Addition inquired if the drainage and sewer study was available and was told the Council should have it next week. 74603 - Hugh Field, Atty. for Anita Andries, stated the purpose of the request was to set a date for public hearing so everyone could be heard. Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers that request of Anita Andries for Council on its own motion to rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to "R-4" Multiple Residence District the E. 113.78' of E 10 acres of "Orange Park", on south side of East Ridgeway Avenue and west of elderly housing project west of K -Mart, and City Zoning Commission's recommendation for denial, be received, placed on file, recommendation approved and request denied. Ayes: Bowers, Burton, Dowie, Hutchison, Roehr, Wilharm. Nays: Getty. Motion carried. 74604 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Hutchison that request of Robert C. Lee and Katie L. Lee for vacation, sale and conveyance of all N -S alley in Koepke's Subdivision with City's retention of 8' utility easement, for $396.48 plus costs, together with consent petition from adjacent property owners, and Plan and Program Commission's recommendation for approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution fixing the time and place of hearing as July 24, 1978 on proposal to vacate, sell and convey all N -S alley in Koepke's Subdivision with City's retention of 8' utility easement to Robert C. Lee and Katie L. Lee", adopted and Clerk instructed to publish notice of hearing. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25847. 74605 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that City Treasurer's Report for June, 1978, showing Balance on Hand 6/1/78 $16,267,875.57, Receipts $3,196,402.83, Disbursements $4,380,537.46, Balance on Hand 6/30/78 $15,083,740.94, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 74606 - Under Council Action #74563 of 7/3/78 action was deferred on proposal to vacate, sell and convey to Oran R. Wingler and Marcia J. Wingler a portion of unopened Willow Street. Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that report of Plan and Program Commission on proposal to vacate, sell and convey to Oran R. Wingler and Marcia J. Wingler a portion of unopened Willow Street (se C.A. #74563 of 7/3/78), be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 74607 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Hutchison that communication from Fire Chief reporting on fire protection for Willow Street extended, be received, placed on file and Clerk instructed to read the letter. Motion carried. 74608 - Discussed was cost of culvert if street opened, building development, and City's retention of permanent easement. After due consideration it was moved by Hutchison, seconded by Dowie that request of Oran R. Wingler and Marcia. J. Wingler for vacation, sale and conveyance of a portion of unopened Willow Street located between SWly R -O -W line of Waterloo RR and E R -O -W line of Idaho Street, with City to retain drainage easement, for $542.90 plus costs, be denied. Ayes: Burton, Dowie, Getty, Hutchison, Wilharm. Nays: Roehr. Motion carried. Councilman Bowers declined to vote by, reason of possible conflict of interest under Section 362.6 of Code of Iowa. 74609 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that communication from Personnel Director, transmitting Agreement dated 7/10/78 with International Association of Fire Fighters, Local No. 66, be received, placed on file and action deferred until July 17, 1978. Motion carried. 74610 - Moved by Hutchison, seconded by Bowers that Final Plat of Areostat Heights with Engineer's Certificate of Survey, Deed of Dedication, Contract and Waivers, Report of City Engineer, Storm Sewer Design Report, 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 Areostat Heights", adopted, and Mayor and Clerk authorized to execute said Contract. - 3 - 74610 - (Continued) Ayes: Bowers, Burton, Dowie, Getty, Hutchison, Wilharm. Nays: Roehr. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25 848 . 74611 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution Control, transmitting four IDE( Treatment Agreements, namely John Deere Waterloo Tractor Works, Chamberlain Mfg. Corp., The Rath Packing Company and Mississippi Valley Milk Producers Ass'n., Inc., be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 74612 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Burton that "Resolution designating "Smoking" and "No Smoking" areas in public buildings owned by City of Waterloo, Iowa", be adopted, subject to revision of designated areas. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25849. 74613 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that "Resolution providing for the issuance of $152,000.00 Street Improvement Bonds for F.Y. 1977 Paving Program, Contract No. 157", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25850. 74614 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that communication from Acting Police Chief, submitting the following promotions in the Waterloo Police Department, effective July 11, 1978, be received, placed on file and approved: To rank of Captain Harry G. Helgesen To rank of Uniform Sergeant Robert D. Shafer Motion carried. 74615 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that communication from Fire Chief, requesting Council approval of the following five appointments to the Waterloo Fire Department, effective July 10, 1978, be received, placed on file and approved: David G. Barnes Randall D. Fox Patrick T. Murphy Timothy J. Powers LaVern D. Schrader Motion carried. 74616 - Moved by Hutchison, seconded by Roehr that following request for permission to attend function, with expenses allowed not to exceed the the amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: Building Official to 56 Conference on Education and Code Development of the International Conference of Building Officials, Denver, Colorado, October 1 thru 5, 1978, $563.00. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 74617 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that following applications for Beer Permits and Beer and Liquor Licenses, be received, placed on file, approved and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department: Beer - Class B Larry A. R. Kuhlmann dba The Taco House, 3840 University Avenue Beer Liquor - Class C Victor F. Deutsch dba Vic's Lounge, 1106 LaPorte Road David A. Young dba Anchor Lounge, 324 West 4th Street Sunday Sales - Beer Class B Larry A. R. Kuhlmann dba The Taco House, 3840 University Avenue Motion carried. July 10, 1978 J S'... - 4 - 74618 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Roehr that seventeen (17) applications for permission to sell cigaretts at various locations in the City of Waterloo, be received, placed on file, approved and permits granted. Motion carried. 74619 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk through 7/10/78, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. 74620 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Roehr that the Council adjourn. Motion carried. Katherine Gibbs, City Clerk July 10, 1978