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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/20/1997CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 17, 1997 5:30 p.m. Large Conference Room Members present: Members absent: Moved by Jordan, proposed. Ayes: carried. Mayor Rooff, Jordan, Mollenhoff, Murphy, Getty. Anders, Collier, Krizek. seconded by Mollenhoff to approve the agenda as Four. Absent: Anders, Collier, Krizek. Motion Wayne Worthington from Wayne Engineering updated the committee on the automated garbage truck process. The last truck purchased by the City was a prototype design with a longer arm and smaller width needs. Wayne Engineering provided the prototype to the City with the understanding that the design was still being modified and input from the city's use would be impacting the final design. At this time all the necessary changes have been made and the final design has been placed in production. The city's truck is being built and delivery is anticipated to be in the next eight weeks. At that time the prototype vehicle will be returned to Wayne for additional updates and then will be available to be used as a replacement vehicle for the cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Councilperson Getty reported that a hydraulic valve wasn't operating properly in the cold weather and a private citizen that used to work in Alaska provided a practical solution for the problem. He is concerned about the amount of time that the trucks are in for repair. Worthington pointed out that the trucks replace two workers throwing the same amount of garbage and the number of repetitive movements cause more frequent repair and maintenance. The problems which have been experienced with the engine or chassis are not linked to Wayne Engineering because the city selects the chassis separately. Dick Grimm, Superintendent of Sanitation and Recycling reported that city staff is investigating Freightliner and International chassis for the next truck purchased. Cedar Falls is also experiencing some problems with the type of chassis that Waterloo is. Worthington suggested comparing the work records on the automated trucks to the rear packers to identify problems. City mechanics will be trained by Wayne's engineers and mechanics on vehicle maintenance in the near future. Historically maintenance of the automated models is higher than rear packers. Mayor Rooff asked that a list of the chassis problems and the changes to the design of the packer be supplied to the council before the selection process for the next automated truck purchase begins. With no further discussion, it was moved by Murphy, seconded by Mollenhoff to adjourn the meeting at 5:45 p.m. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Collier, Krizek. Motion carried. Susan Fangman City Clerk CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 17, 1997 5:45 p.m. Large Conference Room Members present: Mayor Rooff, Jordan, Mollenhoff, Murphy, Getty. Members absent: Anders, Collier, Krizek. Moved by Getty, seconded by Jordan to approve the agenda as proposed. Ayes: Four. Absent: Anders, Collier, Krizek. Motion carried. Mayor Rooff reviewed the lists of goals provided by the city council for the next year. The following is a list of the goals submitted: 1) Open fire station number six. 2) .Improve city image, including keeping city vehicles clean. 3) Support and build the public safety programs. 4) Continue to lower taxes to become more competitive on taxes. 5) Keep building trust with neighborhood groups. 6) Continue to develop industrial parks. 7) Continue to work on the strong street programs and include unimproved streets in fourth ward. 8) Reorganize the building inspection functions, consolidate all inspections. 9) Staff report continuation with more effective and timely responses. 10) Improve the image of the downtown corridor and continue cleanup efforts annually. 11) Improve communication between: the mayor and council; Waterloo and Cedar Falls, council and staff; and with neighborhood groups. 12) Have a more visible and receptive police department. 13) Focus economic development efforts to provide appropriate incentives to attract quality businesses and retain existing firms. 14) Provide mission driven, state of the art management of all city services. 15) Continue directing funds for housing rehabilitation and youth programming. 16) Provide job opportunities and support for small businesses. 17) Plan for Highway 20 & Ansborough interchange. 18) Public Safety Issues: Zero tolerance for drug trafficking and drug houses. Focus on problems with staff overtime. Provide fourteen uniformed officers on street at all times Streamline police operations. 19) Make fiber optic utility available to city residents & businesses. 20) Provide affordable housing to citizens. 21) Hire an affirmative action officer and promote minority hiring and recruitment. 22) Raise salaries of Mayor's staff. 23) Establish a plan for used computer distribution. 24) Investigate privatization of streets, sanitation and pollution control services. 25) Tighten budgets and provide finance teams to assist with individual department financial functions. 26) Maximize maintenance services including services to Five Sullivan Convention Center. 27) Encourage employee relationship through teamwork and acceptance of responsibility. 28) Complete automated garbage routes. 29) Complete compressed natural gas project. 30) Hire a grant writer. 31) Continue with after school clubs and incorporate police and fire participation. 32) Maximize service from MET transit subsidy. 33) Renovate Memorial Hall with participation and support of veterans groups. )[,19T3 AtFD upuffiupa uesns •peTzzeo uotpoyl •s[aztzx 'zaifToQ 'szapuy :quesgy 'nod :saAy •ui•d 01:9 ve butgaam aqq uznoCpe oq uep.zor Aq papuooas 'Ak3ap Aq panom SEM 1t 'uotssnostp zagging ou LIlTM •pagetdwa;uoo aq osTp pTnogs ;;eqs of satjtTtgtsuodsaz dtgszapeaT 3o quawuBTsse aqy •butgaaui zagfoue qp sJpob at[p ute4ge 0.4 papaau seTba;piss ssnostp oq azedazd pup 4s -FT stuff maTAaz o4 TTounoo aqf pa)[se 33oou z01E14 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 20, 1997 4:00 p.m. First Floor Conference Room Members present: Getty, Krizek, Jordan, Mollenhoff. Members absent: Murphy, Collier, Anders. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Mollenhoff that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Four. Absent: Murphy, Collier, Anders. Motion carried. Agenda items for the council meeting to be held on Monday, March 24, 1997, were reviewed and discussed with representatives from departments that have items on the agenda. With no further business before the council, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 4:37 p.m. Ayes: Four. Absent: Murphy, Collier, Anders. Motion carried. Susan Fangman City Clerk