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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/13/79November 13, 1979 The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa met in Regular Session in Council Chambers in the City Hall at 7:00 P.M., on November 13, 1979. Mayor Rooff in the Chair. On roll call: Pre- sent: Wilharm, Roehr, Dowie, Burton, Bowers. Absent: Getty, Penaluna. Invocation by Council- man Burton. 77437 - Moved by.Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session of November 13, 1979 at 7:00 P.M., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. 77438 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wilharm that the Minutes of the Regular Session held Novem- ber 5, 1979 at 7:00 P.M. and Special Session of November 7, 1979 at 4:30 P.M., be approved. Motion carried. 77439 - Bill Jenner of Waterloo Community Betterment Council presented two Awards to the City of Waterloo from the Iowa Development Commission Foundation, Inc. for Youth Involvement and Outstanding Achievement for communities over 10,000 population, together with two checks in the amount of $500.00 each, and gave a brief report on the seven projects entered. Mayor Rooff accepted the plaques and checks with delight and praised the Volunteers for their work. Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Burton that the above Awards and checks, be received, placed on file, the Community Betterment Volunteers congratulated, and 'Mayor Rooff instructed and directed to endorse said checks and turn sameover to the daterloo Community Betterment Council to carry on their work. Motion carried. 77440 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on site plan for St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1926 Sager Avenue, for an addition and ten parking spaces, upon recommendation of Plan and Program Commission and on Council's own motion, as published in Waterloo Courier on 10/26/79, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 77441 - This being the time for hearing, the Mayor called for oral and written objections, and there were none. Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Bowers that "Resolution approving the site plan for St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1926 Sager Avenue", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Getty, Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26632. 77442 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on site plan for John Deere Engine Works, 3801 West Ridgeway Avenue, for office building addition and parking purposes, upon recommendation of Plan and Program Commission and on Council's own motion, as published in Waterloo Courier on 10/26/79, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 77443 - This being the time for hearing, the Mayor called for oral and written objections, and there were none. :roved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that "Resolution approving the site plan for John Deere Engine Works, 3801 West Ridgeway Avenue", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Getty, Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26633. 77444 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on site plan for Bus Wash Facility at 1515 Black Hawk Street, for Metropolitan Transit Authority, upon recommendation of Plan and Program Commission and on Council's own motion, as published in Waterloo Courier on 10/26/79, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 77445 - This being the time for hearing, the Mayor called for oral and written objections, and there were none. Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers that "Resolution approving the site plan for Bus Wash Facility at 1515 Black Hawk Street", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Getty, Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26634. 77446 - Charles Demuth, 801 Reber Avenue, asked what progress was being made on rezoning back to R-1 One and Two Family Residence District the area known as Reber Square located west of Fletcher Avenue, north of Reber Avenue and east of U.S. Highway 63, and if reversion to previous R-1 classification would now be in order. Asst. Planner Temeyer stated this was recommended to be on Zoning Commission agenda for this month. A discussion followed. Moved by Roehr, seconded by Burton that the above presentation be received, placed on file and referred to the Planning Zoning Commissions. Motion carried. 77447 - Charles Demuth, 801 Reber Avenue, recommended that Quik Trip driveways on Reber and Fletcher Avenues be restricted to those actually authorized by the City. A discussion followed on giving them two on Fletcher Avenue and eliminating Reber Avenue. Mayor Rooff stated the plot plan would be checked. -2- 77447 - (Continued) Moved by Roehr, seconded by Burton that the above recommendation be received, placed on file and referred to the Engineering and Legal Departments with a report back to the Council within a reasonable time as to what they have done. Motion carried. 77448 - Bill Lemke of Waterloo Yellow Cab Company briefly explained the proposal to make each driver an independent contractor, which would result in reduction of major costs in the areas of workman's compensation, unemployment insurance and liability insurance. Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Roehr that communication from Gene Yagla, Atty. for Lemke & Williams dba Waterloo Yellow Cab Company, transmitting for Council approval a proposal to change its business procedure, be received, placed on file and referred to the City Attorney with a report back on November 19, 1979. Motion carried. 77449 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers that communication from City Engineer, transmitting a request from Wendell Lockard Construction, Inc. for a variance to the House. Numbering Ordinance for the new Job Services Building with new address to be 925 East Fourth Street, and recommending approval, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 77450 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Wilharm that request of William W. Wilcken for permission to construct one temporary concrete driveway at 150 West Orange Road, without regard to sidewalk grade, together with $3.00 for recording waiver, and City Engineer's recommenda- tion for approval subject to the provisions of his letter, be received, placed on file, approved and "Resolution granting permission to William W. Wilcken and authorizing con- struction of a temporary concrete driveway at 150 West Orange Road, irrespective of a later official grade", adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Getty, Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26635. 77451 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Burton that Finance Director's Statement for October, 1979, showing Fund Balance 10/1/79 $16,321,028.64, + Receipts $5,635,175.58, - Bill Payments $1,674,129.72, - Payrolls $839,693.05, - Transfers $133,066.00, - Commissions $746,236.95, Fund Balance 10/31/79 $18,563,078.50, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 77452 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that Change Order No. 2 for F.Y. 1979 Paving Program No. 1, Contract 4166, Section I, for additional work by Hurst Excavating, Inc., at an additional cost of $1,500.00, and City Engineer's recommendation for approval, be received, placed on file, approved and Mayor and Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Getty, Penaluna. Motion carried. 77453 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Burton that communication from City Engineer, transmitting Engineering Contract dated 11/13/79 for Wagner Road Grading, Paving, and Drainage Im- provement Project, and recommending approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving Engineering Contract with Wayne Claassen Engineering and Surveying, Inc. for Wagner Road Grading, Paving, and Drainage Improvement Project", adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized and directed to execute said Contract. Ayes: Five. Absent: Getty, Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26636. 77454 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers that "Resolution regarding issuing of Not to Exceed $900,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of Medical Clinic Revenue Bonds (Luke Tan Project) of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, directing publication of notice of intention to issue and calling a public hearing on proposal to issue said Bonds and authorizing execution of Memorandum of Agreement", be adopted and date of hearing set as December 3, 1979 at 7:OC P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall. Ayes: Five. Absent: Getty, Penaluna. Reso- lution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26637. 77455 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Burton that "Resolution authorizing and providing for: the issuance of $10,250,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of Hospital Facility Revenue Bonds, Series 1979, (St. Francis Hospital Project), of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, for the pur- pose of lending the proceeds thereof to St. Francis Hospital of Franciscan Sisters, a voluntary non-profit hospital located in the City of Waterloo, Iowa, for the purpose of financing the improvement of, and purchase of equipment for, the existing facility of St. Francis Hospital of Franciscan Sisters and for the purpose of financing the refunding of certain existing indebtedness of St. Francis Hospital of Franciscan Sisters; the execu- tion and delivery of a trust indenture to secure said Bonds; the execution and delivery of a loan agreement, mortgage and security agreement between said City and St. Francis Hospital of Franciscan Sisters, providing for the refinancing of the loan of the proceeds of said Bonds and the securing of said repayment obligation; the sale of said Bonds; and related matters", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Getty, Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26638. 77456 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that Completion Report and Recommendation of Acceptance for Contract No. 170 and City Engineer's recommendation for acceptance, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving the Completion Report and Recommendation of Acceptance for work and materials furnished by Cedar Valley Corporation for F.Y. 1979 '-November 13, 1979 -3- 77456 - (Continued) Paving Program No. 2, Contract No. 170, and authorizing payment in full accordingly", adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Getty, Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26639. 77457 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers that Completion Report and Recommendation of Acceptance for Contract No. 166, Section IV, and City Engineer's recommendation for acceptance, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving the Completion Report and Recommendation of Acceptance for work and materials furnished by Assink Brothers, Inc. for F.Y. 1979 Paving Program No. 1, Contract No. 166, Section IV, and authorizing payment in full accordingly", adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Getty, Penaluna. Reso- lution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26640. 77458 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that "Resolution, Bills, Schedule A", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Getty, Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26641. 77459 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that "Resolution, Bills, Schedule B", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Getty, Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26642. 77460 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Roehr that communication from Motor Vehicle Parking Ramp Superintendent reporting temporary lay off of Charles Meinders, effective October 25, 1979, and entitlement of 28 1/6 days sick leave pay, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving payment of $1,275.39, sick leave pay to Charles Meinders of Motor Vehicle Parking Ramp", adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Getty, Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26643. 77461 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Wilharm that communication from Plan and Program Commission, transmitting following list of locations where street lights have been requested, and recommending approval of 175 watt white mercury vapor lamp, be received, placed on file, approved and "Resolution ordering installation of certain street lights", adopted: 1 - Northeast corner of Price Street and Wycombe Street; 2 - Northeast corner of Blue Sage Road and Larkspur Drive; 3 - 1630 Carriage Hill Drive. Ayes: Five. Absent: Getty, Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26644. 77462 - Fred Debe for St. Francis Hospital of Franciscan Sisters stated they agreed that the $3,705.49 figure was not right, and also that the $14,821.94 figure was incorrect, as they were to donate the land and pay one-half of costs and the City would pay one-half. Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that communication from City Engineer, transmitting a correction of error under Contract No. 168, for special assessment to St. Francis Hospital of Franciscan Sisters for real property code X694 8888-00 105-00-0 in Unplatted Waterloo West, Section 3-88-13, from $3,705.49 to $14,821.94, be received, placed on file, approved and "Resolution approving correction of error in proposed special assess- ment for certain real property under code X694 88.88-00 105-00-0 for San Marnan Drive Paving & Incidentals, Contract No. 168", adopted and Clerk instructed and directed to certify said change to Black Hawk County Auditor. Ayes: Five. Absent: Getty, Penaluna. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26645. 77463 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that following request for permission to attend functions, with expenses allowed not to exceed amounts shown, be received, placed on file and approved: Mayor and four Council Members to National League of Cities Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 24 thru 29, 1979, $675.00 each plus registration fee; N.H.S. Inspector to NAHRO Conference, Cedar Rapids, November 15, 1979, $35.00. Ayes: Five. Absent: Getty, Penaluna. Motion carried. 77464 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Wilharm that following applications for Beer Permits and Beer Liquor License, be received, placed on file, approved and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department: Beer Permit Applications Class C Osco Drug, Inc., dba Osco Drug Store, 212 E 4th Street Allen Barg dba Al's Food Mart, 2210 Lafayette Street Beer Liquor License Applications - Class C Michael Hoye dba Iron Fireman Lounge, 341 Fletcher Avenue Sunday Sales - Beer Permit Applications - Class C Allen Barg dba Al's Food Mart, 2210 Lafayette Street Motion carried. November 13, 1979 -4 - 77465 - Bill Lemke of Waterloo Yellow Cab Company stated Steven Craft was ill and under medi- cation and the driver's permit application should not be approved at this time. Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers that the -application of Steven Craft, 423 Archer Street, for taxicab driver's permit, be received, placed on file and action deferred until Bill Lemke reports back. Motion carried. 77466 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that the following applications for massage technician permits, be received, placed on file and granted subject to the requirements of ordinance governing same: Elizabeth Johnson, 1917 Lafayette Street; Christine Lorraine Nash, 1712 East 4th Street. Motion carried. 77467 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Dowie that report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk through 11/12/79 be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. 77468 - Mayor Rooff stated he could not recommend that the Council approve the Rath contract at this time as it dictates the City of Waterloo is responsible to pick up and pay any shortage in funds to pay for plant and equipment improvements, and he did not feel the City should take local tax money and put it in Rath. He said the City would give the money and write checks to the County Economic Development Committee and Rath, and he hoped this matter would be clarified and straightened out. 77469 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that the Council adjourn. Motion carried. Katherine Gibbs, November 13, 1979 City Clerk