HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/05/1979February 5, 1979
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 February 5, 1979. Mayor Rooff in the
Chair. On roll call, Present: Bowers, Burton, Dowie, Getty, Wilharm. Absent:
Hutchison, Roehr. Invocation by Councilman Burton.
75715 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that the Agenda, as proposed, for the
Regular Session of February 5, 1979 at 7:00 P.M., be accepted and ap-
proved. Motion carried.
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75716 � Moved by Burton, seconded by Bowers that the minutes of January 15, 1979,
Council Action #75654, Resolution No. 26153, be corrected by deleting
the words "and authorizing execution of a Memorandum of Agreement" from
said resolution. Ayes: Five. Absent: Hutchison, Roehr. Motion carried.
75717 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Getty that the Minutes of the Regular Ses-
sion held January 22, 1979 at 7:00 P.M., be approved. Motion carried.
75718 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that proof of publication of notice
of proposal to dispose of a part of Section 4 -89N -13W, South of Illinois
Central Gulf Railroad and North,of West Airline Hiway (owned by Waterloo
Water Works), subject to utility easement and certain stipulations, as
published in Waterloo Courier on 1/19/79, to a developer selected by the
Waterloo City Council for bid plus costs, be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
75719 - This being the time for hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral
objections and there were none.
The Clerk reported 2 bids had been received.
Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty that the 2 bids, together with 10%
deposits, be received, placed on file, Clerk instructed to open same
but not read, and referred to Plan and Program Commission for checking.
Motion carried.
75720 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that proof of publication of Notice
of Public Hearing on the Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Year Community Develop-
ment Block Grant application, as published in Waterloo Courier on 1/25/79,
be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
75721 - This being the time and place for hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections or support. The Clerk reported no written objections
had been filed and no oral objections or support were made.
Community Development Administrator Mercer reported the following proposed
allocations:
Acquisition .............................................$75,000
Public Facilities
Parks, Urban Beautification .......................20,000
Paving, Sewers...................................225,200
S:Uewalks..........................................50,000
NHS Public Improvements..........................100,000
Clearance. .. ..........................................30,000
Removal of Architectural Barriers .........................7,000
Rehabilitation and Preservation Activities
Residential Loans and Grants .....................462,000
NHS Revolving Fund...............................100,000
Emergency Repairs.................................20,000
Logandale.........................................20,000
Code Enforcement.........................................23,000
Development of Comprehensive Comm. Dev. Plan.............15,000
Development of Policy Planning and Mgmt, Capacity ........ 25,0O0
Administration ..........................................165,000
Citizen Participation..............................4,000
Contingencies ........................... ................22,100
Total Cost for the first year program. $1,363,300
Discussed were line item changes, neighborhood strategy area identified,
meeting criterion as to income and needs; pointed out was if Council
wants a new activity, then there would have to be a public hearing, but
if Council wants to change a line item, this can be done without a public
hearing
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75721 - (Continued)
Moved by Getty, seconded by Wilharm that "Resolution approving the pre-
paration and submission of an application to the Department of Housing
and Urban Development for federal assistance under Titld. I of the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent:
Hutchison, Roehr. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, as-
sigred No. 26172.
75722 - Plan and Program Commission reported the bids were in order for part of
Section 4 -89N -13W.
Moved by Bowers, seconded by Burton that the Clerk be instructed to read
same, which were as follows:
B idder
1. United Beverage, Inc.
2. United Concrete, Inc.,
Waterloo, Iowa
Bid Amt.
X4$25, 000.
$11,275.
Amt. of Ck
$2,500.00
$1,127.50
*Buyer stipulates 1. offer is made subject to buyer receiving acceptable
bids for required fill material and R.R. spur construction within 60 days
from date of acceptance. If bids are unacceptable this offer shall be
void and do pymt shall be refunded; 2. Sellers agree to pay Larry
Winninger and Co., a sales fee for the sale of said premises of 10% of
the sale price first above mentioned. Motion carried.
75723 - The United Beverage, Inc. terms were discussed and consensus of opinion
was an option only was being taken; opportunity for counter offer was
mentioned; Water Works Chairman Hurst stated this was in line with what
they were requesting; City_reserved the right of 30 days to review pro-
posals before selection -,"eta
Moved by Getty, sec
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ed by $urton that action on the above bids be de-
ferred until Februa26, 1 �9. Ayes: Getty, Burton, Wilharm. Nays:
Bowers, Dowie. Abs tchison, Roehr. Motion not carried.
75724 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by None that the above bids be rejected.
Motion died for lack of a second.
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75725 - Moved by Dowie, seco}�ded by B,bwers that action on the above bids be de-
ferred until Februa y 12, 19,79 and referred to the Waterloo Water Works
Board. Ayes: Five.`` Abst: Hutchison, Roehr. Motion carried.
75726 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Burton that proof of publication of notice
of public hearing on proposal to vacate, sell and -convey to Larry L. and
Ila J. Owens, to Wayne R. and Dorothy M. Billman, to George V. Eighmey,
and to John D. and Maxine J. Scharfenberg, an 8' alley lying north of
and adjacent to Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Weishaar's Addition, with City's
retention of easement, as published in Waterloo Courier on 1/12/79, for
$0.10 per sq. ft. plus costs, be received and placed on file. Motion
carried.
75727 - This being the time for hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral
objections and there were none.
Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that "Ordinance vacating an 8' alley
lying north of and adjacent to Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Weishaar's
Addition, with City's retention of easement", be received, placed on file,
considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Hutchi-
son, Roehr. Motion carried.
75728 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that the following sealed informal bids
for one Pumping Engine with 50' Telesquirt for use by the Fire Department,
be received, placed on file, Clerk instructed to open same and referred
to the Fire Chief and Finance Committee for checking and report back:
10% Dep. Bid
1. General Safety Equipment Corporation,
North Branch, Minnesota $12,575.00 $125,658.00
2. American Lafrance, Elmira, New York $16,000.00 $141,102.00
Motion carried.
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75729 - Mayor Rooff welcomed the Boy Scouts of Troop 106 of First United Metho-
dist Church.
75730 - Harry Hill, 321 Butler Street, requested block grant funds be used to
purchase the Trinity Episcopal Church for historical preservation. 'Mayor
Rooff pointed out the Acquisition item in the allocations would be de-
cided at a later time.
Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Getty that the above request be received
and placed on file. Motion carried.
75731 - Jim Porter, Community Enabler, questioned that a decision had hot been
made when this item was in the grant request submitted. Mayor Rooff in-
vited Mr. Porter to stop in his office to discuss this item.
75732 - Hobert Dowell, 110 Blowers Street, requested on corners of intersection
of Highway 20 and Adrain Street, all four lights go red at the same time
to stop traffic to allow children to cross street. Mayor Rooff stated
he would take this up with City Electrician in the morning.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Wilharm that all the oral presentations be
received and placed on file. Motion carried.
75733 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wilharm that City Treasurer's Statement for
January, 1979, showing Balance on Hand 1/1/79 $15,656,631.33, + Receipts
- Taxes $184,615.10, + Receipts - City Clerk $549,972.05, + Receipts -
City Treasurer $1,534,338.51, + Receipts - Transfers 5379,276.06, - Dis-
bursements $3,622,523.91, Balance on Hand 1/31/79 $14,682,309.14, be re-
ceived, placed on file and approved. Motion carried.
75734 - Under Council Actions #75665 and #75666 of 1/15/79, the Waterloo Housing
Authority formula to assist in implementing current Admission Policies,
Part V, Tenant Selection and Assignment Plan, A, 2, as an addemdum to the
policies, was presented.
Moved by Dowie, seconded by Burton that above formula as an addendum to
said policies, be received, placed on file, approved and "Resolution a-
dopting an addendum to Admission Policies, Part V, Tenant Selection and
Assignment Plan, A, '2, for Project No. Ia. 50-3, Elderly Housing", adopted
Ayes: Five. Absent: Hutchison, Roehr. Resolution adopted and upon
approvel by Mayor, assigned No. 26173.
75735 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Wilharm that communication from Plan and
Program Commission, transmitting a site development plan for proposed
parking area and visitor building for Schoitz Memorial Hospital at SE
corner of East Ridgeway and Kimball Avenues, an "S-1" Shopping Center
District, and recommending approval, and on Council's own motion, be
received, placed on file, approved and date of hearing set as February 26,
1979 at 7:00 P.M. in City Hall and Clerk instructed to publish notice.
Motion carried.
75736 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Dowie that communication from Community
Development Administrator, transmitting an Easement Agreement dated
1/19/79, and recommending approval, be received, placed on file, approved
and accepted and "A resolution authorizing the execution of an Easement
Agreement with the Iowa Public Service Company of Waterloo, Iowa in
connection with the Local Flood Control Project", adopted. Ayes: Five.
Absent: Hutchison, Roehr. Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor, assigned No. 26174.
75737 - It was pointed out a rezoning public hearing was upcoming which included
this Addition.
75738
Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wilharm that Preliminary Plat of Homestead
First Addition, Deed of Dedication, Report of City Engineer, Plan and
Program Commission's resolution of approval and recommendation for
Council approval, be received, placed on file and action deferred until
February 19, 1979. Motion carried.
- Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that Preliminary Plat of Fifth Addition
to Southridge, Deed of Dedication, Report of City Engineer, Plan and Pro-
gram Commission's resolution of approval and recommendation for Council
approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving the Pre-
liminary Plat of Fifth Addition to Southridge, Waterloo, Black Hawk County
Iowa", adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Hutchison Roehr. Resolution a-
dopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 2$175.
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75739 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wilharm that "Ordinance vacating a 20' build-
ing setback line located within Lots 5, 6, 8 and 9, Regency Acres", be
received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time.
Ayes: Five. Absent: Hutchison, Roehr. Motion carried.
75740 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Bowers that "Ordinance vacating the South
3' of the 8' drainage and utility easement along the North lot lines of
Lots 1, 5 and 8, Regency Acres", be received, placed on file, considered
and passed for the second time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Hutchison, Roehr.
Motion carried.
75741 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Getty that "Resolution directing the adver-
tisement for sale of $180,000.00 Street Improvement Bonds and $200,000.00
Sewer Improvement Bonds (F.Y. 1978 Paving Program, Contract #162 and
Triangle Terrace & Suburban Heights Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project,
1978 #1, Contract # 189)", be adopted and sale date set as February 26,
1979. Ayes: Five. Absent: Hutchison, Roehr. Resolution adopted
and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26176.
75742 - Mayor Rooff recommended that more Council Members be appointed to the
various Boards, Commissions, etc.
Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Bowers that communication from Mayor Rooff,
submitting for Council approval the appointment of Councilman Frank D.
Dowie III, 159 Woodstock Road, to the McElroy -Conway Board, effective
immediately with term to expire on July 1, 1982, be received, placed on
file and approved. Motion carried.
75743 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Dowie that communication from Plan and Pro-
gram Commission, recommending Alexandra Drive and Southtown Drive, both
in Southtown subdivision, be approved and added to the City's Official
Street Index, be received, placed on file, approved and City Attorney
instructed to submit an ordinance accordingly. Motion carried.
75744 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty that communication from Police Chief,
reporting termination of Officer Paul Shader, effective 2/8/79, and en-
titlement to 22 days sick leave and 12 days vacation pay, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving payment of $1,884.96 sick leave
and vacation pay to Officer Paul Shader, Police Department", adopted.
Ayes: Five. Absent: Hutchison, Roehr. Resolution adopted and upon
approval by Mayor, assigned No. 26177.
75745 - Mayor Rooff cited the City's policy that a department head and his assis-
tant could not be away from his office at the same time but recommended
the City Engineer and his assistant be allowed to this time as they
could be reached.immediately by phone. Councilman Getty stressed that
some requests were pushing the date of departure too close to the time
of submission to Council for approval.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Bowers that following requests for permission
to attend functions, with expenses allowed not to exceed amount shown,
be received, placed on file and approved:
Personnel Director to Northwestern Bell East Iowa Communications Center
seminar, Cedar Rapids, February 16, 1979, $15.00 plus use of city car;
Milk Sanitarian to Secretary of Agriculture Committee Meeting, Des Moines,
February 8, 1979, $10.00 plus use of city car;
Electrical Inspector to National Electric Code Journeyman Update, Des
Moines, February 9 and 10, 1979, $58.50 plus use of city car;
Detective Captain to training seminar, management of investigative
function, Albuquerque, N.M., February 4 thru 9, 1979, $789.00 (75% from
N.E. Ia. Area Crime Comm.);
City Engineer and Acting Assistant to American Public Works Assn. short
course in supervisory techniques, Des Moines, February 8 thru 10, 1979,
$370.00 plus use of city car.
Ayes: Five. Absent: Hutchison, Roehr. Motion carried.
75746 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Dowie that following applications for Beer
Permits and Beer Liquor Licenses, be received, placed on file, approved
and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control
Department:
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75746 - (Continued)
Beer Permit Application
Class C
Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store #1, 306 Byron Avenue
Beer Liquor License Applications
Class C
Arvi e W. Irish dba Shamrock Tap, 737 Logan Avenue
Sally M. Fleming dba Welcome Inn, 901-903 Sycamore Street
Donald L. Anderson dba Andy's Lounge, 2844 Lafayette Street
Brinkley's Landing, Ltd. dba Brinkley's Landing, Inc., 722 Water Street
Sunday Sales - Beer Permit Application - Class C
Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inco dba Hy -Vee Food Store #1, 306 Byron Avenue
Sunday Sales - Beer Liquor License Application - Class C
Brinkley's Landing, Ltd. dba Brinkley's Landing, Inc., 722 Water Street
Motion carried.
75747 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Bowers that following applications for per-
mission to sell cigarettes, be received, placed on file and granted:
Sally Fleming dba Welcome Inn, 901 Sycamore Street
Marvin H. Cue dba High Chaparrel, 809 East Fourth Street
Motion carried.
75748 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that the application of Sally M.
Fleming dba Welcome Inn, 901 Sycamore Street, for a dance license, be
received, placed on file and granted. Motion carried.
75749 - Moved by Burton, seconded by Getty that following applications for taxi-
cab driver's permits, be received, placed on file and granted:
Jeffery Harris, 200 Courtland Street
Charles William Sexton, 1401 Vine Street
Charles E. Barnett, 414 Adams Street
Dwight Edward Rodgers, 1133 Oregon Street
Donald W. Straus, 208 State Street
Motion carried.
75750 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that report of City Attorney and list
of bonds filed with Clerk through 2/5/79 be received, placed on file
and report and bonds approved. Motion carried.
75751 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Wilharm that the Council adjourn. Motion
carried.
Katherine Gibbs,
February 5, 1979 City Clerk