HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-11/06/2000November 6, 2000
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council
Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, November 6, 2000. Mayor John R. Rooff
in the Chair. Roll Call: Anders, Jordan, Krizek, Murphy, Gronen, Getty, Berry.
Invocation by: Reverend Ben Wedeking, Senior High Youth Pastor, Cedar Valley Community
Church.
Pledge of Allegiance: Frank Magsamen, Fire Chief.
114484 - Getty/Murphy
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, November 6,
2000, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
114485 - Berry/Anders
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 23,
2000, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Rooff read a proclamation declaring November 2000 as Hospice Month.
Mayor Rooff recognized the Iowa Department of Economic Development's Community
Betterment Awards winners; Tom Poe for 2000 Good Neighbor, the Millennium Youth
Club 2000 for 2000 Leadership Award, Church Row Historic Neighborhood for First
Place in the Neighborhoods Category and Franklin Gateway Neighborhood
Association for Second Place in the Neighborhoods Category.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
114486 - Anders/Jordan
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Memorial Hall A.D.A
Improvements, as published in the Waterloo Courier on October 20, 2000, be
received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
114487 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Jordan/Murphy
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
114488 - Murphy/Gronen
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with Memorial Hall A.D.A. Improvements", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-595.
114489 - Jordan/Getty
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with above said
project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-596.
114490 - Getty/Jordan
to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Building Official for review:
Bidder Bid Bond Total Bid
Kidder Construction, Inc., Waterloo, IA 5% $127,587.00
Cardinal Construction, Inc., Waterloo, IA 5% $116,015.00
Jorgensen Construction, Inc., Cedar Falls, IA 5% $125,849.00
Prairie Construction Company, Inc., Waterloo, IA 5% $128,976.00
Huff Contracting, Inc., Waterloo, IA 5% $107,955.00
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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HEARING
114491 - Getty/Jordan
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Young
Development Company, L.C., to reduce the 25 foot platted building line to 12
feet for property generally located along Pinehurst Lane at West 4th Street to
construct a multiple dwelling condominium, as published in the Waterloo Courier
on October 24, 2000, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
114492 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Jordan/Murphy
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments be received and
placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
114493 - Jordan/Anders
that "an Ordinance reducing the 25 foot platted building line to 12 feet for
property generally located along Pinehurst Lane at West 4th Street", be
received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
114494 - Murphy/Gronen
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
114495 - Krizek/Berry
that "an Ordinance reducing the 25 foot platted building line to 12'1 feet for
property generally located along Pinehurst Lane at West 4th Street", be
considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4442.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
114496 - Gronen/Murphy
that communication from Street Superintendent transmitting recommendation of
award of contract in the amount of $2,664.95 per hour to Cedar Valley
Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with Downtown Snow Removal
Contract for the 2000-2001 Winter Season, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said award of contract", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-597.
DOCUMENTS
114497 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for Safet
Pilipovic for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $2,376.00 for property
located at 618 Hammond Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area
Plan, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application",
be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward said application to the Black
Hawk County Assessor. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-598.
114498 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for Fred
Levy, Jr., for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $36,944.00 for property
located at 2125 Plain View Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area
Plan, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application",
be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward said application to the Black
Hawk County Assessor. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-599.
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November 6, 2000
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DOCUMENTS CONTINUED
114499 - Anders/Jordan
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that communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for Max L.
Lamb for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $32,500.00 for property
located at 402 Bertch Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area
Plan, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application",
be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward said application to the Black
Hawk County Assessor. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-600.
114500 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from Fire Chief transmitting revised National SAFE KIDS
Campaign 2000 Fire Prevention grant application in the amount of $2,200 to be
used to purchase smoke detectors, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said grant application", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute
same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-601.
114501 - Councilperson Anders stated that he was satisfied with the agreement after
receiving information from department heads that the contract has a 30 day
notice to cancel the agreement, and the departments have identified funding for
the contract.
Anders/Jordan
that communication from City Engineer transmitting 28E Agreement with Black
Hawk County for sharing G.I.S. data, including bi-monthly updates of parcel
information and monthly updates of maps showing lot lines, at a cost of $300.00
per month, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same.
Ayesti Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-602.
114502 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting Preliminary Plat of
Logan Plaza Second Addition, together with Engineering Department review and
staff report, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
Preliminary Plat", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-603.
114503 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from Traffic Operations Department transmitting Supplemental
Agreement No. 1 with HDR Engineering, Inc., for reallocation of original
contract fee with less spending for public involvement and more on the
implementation process in conjunction with Traffic Signalization, STP -A-
8155(36)-86-07, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-604.
114504 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Section 404 Permit with
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for construction of 2.5 mile asphalt surfaced
bike trail between Waterloo and Cedar Falls in conjunction with the Sergeant
Road/Cedar Prairie Trail Connection Project, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said permit", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute
same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-605.
114505 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from Personnel Director transmitting agreement with Fairview
Cemetery Board be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-606.
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RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
114506 - Murphy/Gronen
that "Resolution canceling November 27, 2000, Council meeting due to the
Thanksgiving Holiday and the December 25, 2000, Council meeting due to
Christmas holiday" be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-607.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
114507 - Getty/Berry
that "an Ordinance amending Chapter 2311, Litter Control, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by repealing Subsections (g) and (h)
of Section 2311-2, Definitions; Section 2311-3, Administration and Enforcement;
Subsection (d) of Section 2311-7, Storing of Refuse and Trash; Subsections
(a)(1)(B) and (a)(3), (c), (d), and (h)(2) and (h)(3) of Section 2311-7.1, Junk
Motor Vehicles; Section 2311-20.1, Refusal of Admittance; and Section 2311-25,
Administrative Order; and enacting in lieu thereof new Subsections (g) and (h)
of Section 23=1-2, Definitions; Section 2311-3, Administration and Enforcement;
Subsection (d) of Section 2311-7, Storing of Refuse and Trash; Subsections
(a)(1)(B) and (a)(3), (c), (d), and (h)(2) and (h)(3) of Section 23'1-7.1, Junk
Motor Vehicles; Section 23'1-20.1, Right To Enter Property and Refusal of
Admittance; and Section 2311-25, Administrative Order; and repealing Subsection
(j) of Section 2311-7.1, Junk Motor Vehicles, and Section 2311-23, Community
Improvement Division; Duties and Responsibilities of Supervisor and Inspectors
(to replace health officer with code enforcement officer)", be received, placed
on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
114508 - Berry/Jordan
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
114509 - Jordan/Krizek
that "an Ordinance amending Chapter 2311, Litter Control, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by repealing Subsections (g) and (h)
of Section 2311-2, Definitions; Section 2311-3, Administration and Enforcement;
Subsection (d) of Section 2311-7, Storing of Refuse and Trash; Subsections
(a)(1)(B) and (a)(3), (c), (d), and (h)(2) and (h)(3) of Section 23'1-7.1, Junk
Motor Vehicles; Section 2311-20.1, Refusal of Admittance; and Section 2311-25,
Administrative Order; and enacting in lieu thereof new Subsections (g) and (h)
of Section 2311-2, Definitions; Section 2311-3, Administration and Enforcement;
Subsection (d) of Section 2311-7, Storing of Refuse and Trash; Subsections
(a)(1)(B) and (a)(3), (c), (d), and (h)(2) and (h)(3) of Section 2311-7.1, Junk
Motor Vehicles; Section 2311-20.1, Right To Enter Property and Refusal of
Admittance; and Section 2311-25, Administrative Order; and repealing Subsection
(j) of Section 2311-7.1, Junk Motor Vehicles, and Section 2311-23, Community
Improvement Division; Duties and Responsibilities of Supervisor and Inspectors
(to replace health officer with code enforcement officer)", be considered and
passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4443.
114510 - Fire Chief Frank Magsamen stated that he has had just one call from the
Crossroads Mall security asking if the ordinance had passed and when they could
put up signage.
Mayor Rooff stated that Tricia and he have been lobbied at Hy -Vee, and they are
anxious to get going.
Anders/Krizek
that "an Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by adding Section 419, Fire
Lane/Emergency Vehicle Lane (creation of Fire Lane/Emergency Vehicle Lane)", be
received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
114511 - Getty/Gronen
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED
114512 - Krizek/Murphy
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that "an Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by adding Section 419, Fire
Lane/Emergency Vehicle Lane (creation of Fire Lane/Emergency Vehicle Lane)", be
considered and passed for the third time and adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4444.
BILLS PAYMENT
114513 - Krizek
that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-74, dated November 6, 2000, in
the amount of $2,669,924.35, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
Office", be adopted, together with recommendation of approval of the Finance
Committee. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-608.
NEW BUSINESS
114514 - Councilperson Anders stated that he is satisfied knowing that Rainbow Drive
could be put in the program within the next five years.
Mayor Rooff stated that he asked the City Engineer to supply him with a list of
road improvements by wards. Mayor Rooff stated that a lot of work has been
completed, and the council has been willing to work with each other during the
planning.
Councilperson Berry stated that she is fairly pleased with what the city has
gotten done. Councilperson Berry stated that she has received calls,
especially concerning East Tenth Street.
Eric,Thorson, City Engineer, stated that the proposed street improvement list
shows part of East Tenth Street slated for improvements in 2004 and 2005. Mr.
Thorson stated that the list is subject to change at the discretion of the
council.
Krizek/Jordan
that communication from City Engineer transmitting proposed Street
Reconstruction list for 2001 be received, placed on file and that "Resolution
approving Year 2001 Street Reconstruction List", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-609.
114515 - Berry/Jordan
to instruct Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control to prepare plans,
specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Lead Abatement for
the Anaerobic Digester Project, Contract No. 629, be received, placed on file
and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
114516 - Jordan/Krizek
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Lead
Abatement for the Anaerobic Digester Project, Contract No. 629, be received and
placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
114517 - Anders/Gronen
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-610.
114518 - Getty/Berry
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. as December 4, 2000, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council
Chambers and taking of bids on the above described project", be adopted and
City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-611.
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TRAVEL REQUESTS
114519 - Krizek/Anders
that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown,
be received, placed on file and approved:
1. Al Carrier, Police Sergeant, to attend First Line Supervisor School in Des
Moines, Iowa, on November 6-10, 2000, with costs not to exceed $558.45,
including use of city vehicle.
2. Randall Chapman, Jeffery Harrington, David McFarland and Christopher
Gergen, K-9 Handler Police Officers, to attend United States Police Canine
Association Region 21 K-9 Narcotic Certification Training Conference in
Osceola, Iowa, on November 12-14, 2000, with costs not to exceed $1,182.00,
including use of city vehicle.
3. Al Carrier, Police Sergeant, to attend Glock Advanced Armorers School in
Des Moines, Iowa, on November 2-3, 2000, with costs not to exceed $170.00.
4. Dan Youngblood, Combination Building Inspector, to attend the IABO Seminars
for IBC Nonstructural Provisions, Accessibility and Usability and the 2000
IRC Provisions in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on November 8-10, 2000, with costs
not to exceed $350.00, including use of city vehicle.
5. Robert Ball, Chief Building Inspector, to attend the IABO Conferences for
IBC Nonstructural Provision, Accessibility and Usability and 2000 IRC
Provisions, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on November 8-10, 2000, with costs not
to exceed $350.00 including use of city vehicle.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried
MISCELLANEOUS
114520 - Getty/Anders
that the following beer and liquor license permit applications be received,
placed on file and approved and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa
Beer and Liquor Control Department and the following fireworks display
application be received, placed on file and approved:
1. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Holiday Station, 1604 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 11/30/01) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Petro and Provisions, 2100 Lafayette Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/30/01)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
2. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Balkan Bar, 213-215 East 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/16/01) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Packers Inn, 201 Rath (Renewal) (Expires 10/31/01) (Includes Sunday Sales)
3. Application for Fireworks Display
Hawkeye Community College, 1501 E. Orange Road, November 25, 2000
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
BONDS
114521 - Jordan/Berry
that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the City
Clerk through November 6, 2000, be received, placed on file and report and
bonds be approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
114522 - Getty/Gronen
that the Council adjourn at 6:25 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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