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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-10/23/2000October 23, 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, October 23, 2000. Mayor Pro Tem Harold Getty in the Chair. Roll Call: Anders, Jordan, Murphy, Gronen, Getty, Berry. Absent: Krizek. Invocation by: Father George Karnik, St. John's Catholic Church. Pledge of Allegiance: Jerry Stevens, Waterloo Water Works. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 114462 - Vickie Ashton presented a petition requesting that the city install a stop sign at the corner of Fairview Avenue and Dawson Street. Ms. Ashton stated that a gentleman from Marshalltown has offered to pay for the stop sign. Councilperson Getty stated that the council will receive and file the petition and refer the petition to Traffic Operations. Councilperson Getty stated that the money offered by the gentleman from Marshalltown should be given to family as the cost of the sign is not an issue. The Sign & Traffic Department will study the intersection to see if a sign is warranted and Will bring back a recommendation to the city council. Councilperson Jordan asked Ms. Ashton if she felt the city would not install a stop sign. Ms. Ashton responded that she has asked for a stop sign for the past five years, and that there have been approximately three accidents at this corner in the past year. Ms. Ashton asked that she be notified when Traffic Operations brings a recommendation back to the council. Mary Haais, 116 Courtland, stated that she knows this corner. Ms. Haais stated that she feels Waterloo has too many stop signs, and she resents having to stop at every block down the street. Councilperson Murphy reminded everyone that a drive will be held on October 25, 2000 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Maucker Hall as part of the bone marrow program. They will take blood samples, which will be paid by private donations or the state. Nurses from Iowa University Hospitals will be there to help with the blood samples. Jordan/Anders that the above oral comments and petition be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. 114463 - Jordan/Gronen that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 23, 2000, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. 114464 - Berry/Murphy that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 16, 2000, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. Councilperson Bill Gronen read a proclamation declaring November 8, 2000, as Philanthropy Day. Councilperson Deb Berry read a proclamation declaring October 23-31, 2000, as Red Ribbon Week. HEARINGS AND BIDS 114465 - Jordan/Murphy that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the proposed Downtown Snow Removal Contract for the 2000-2001 Winter Season, as published in the Waterloo Courier on October 17, 2000, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. 114466 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor Pro Tem called for written and oral objections and there were none. Jordan/Gronen that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. October 23, 2000 HEARINGS AND BIDS CONTINUED 114467 - Murphy/Gronen Page 2 that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Downtown Snow Removal Contract for the 2000-2001 Winter Season", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2000-585. 114468 - Jordan/Berry that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with above said project", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2000-586. 114469 - Murphy/Gronen to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Street Superintendent for review: Bidder Bid Bond Total Bid Cedar Valley Corp., Waterloo, IA 5% $2,664.95 per hr per snowfall Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. HEARING 114470 - Anders/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on allocation of grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for F.Y. 2000 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program in the amount of $116,976.00, with a required local match of $12,997.00.00, as published in the Waterloo Courier on October 17, 2000, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. 114471 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor Pro Tem called for written and oral objections and there were none. Murphy/Gronen that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments and recommendation of the Advisory Committee be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. 114472 - Jordan/Anders that "Resolution approving grant allocation from the U.S. Department of Justice for F.Y. 2000 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program in the amount of $116,976.00, with a required local match of $12,997.00", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2000-587. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 114473 - Berry/Gronen that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of John B. Noack for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 710 Starlite Blvd., together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2000-588. 114474 - Berry/Gronen that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Wayne Arends for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 2646 Ranchero Road, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2000-589. • October 23, 2000 ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 114475 - Anders/Murphy • Page 3 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 first time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. BILLS PAYMENT 114476 - Jordan that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-66, dated October 23, 2000, in the amount of $2,482,113.68, 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: Six. Absent: Krizek Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2000-590. NEW BUSINESS 114477 - Gronen/Jordan that communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager transmitting request of Ella F. Brown to certify $1,416.00 for work performed by Waterloo Water Works at 121 Webster Street, together with recommendation of approval of Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2000-591. 114478 - Gronen/Jordan that communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager transmitting request of Mary Lee Denton to certify $784.61 for work performed by Waterloo Water, Works at 206 Iowa Street, together with recommendation of approval of Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2000-592. 114479 - Gronen/Jordan that communication from Traffic Operations Department transmitting request to implement Stage I of the Signal Unwarranted Study for the intersection of Jefferson and West 3rd Streets as part of the Metropolitan Area Traffic Operation and Signal Study (MATOSS) process, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2000-593. 114480 - Gronen/Jordan that communication from Assistant Director of Aviation transmitting concept of proposal from Kingfisher Aviation to construct a corporate hangar at the airport, subject to Airport Board and FAA approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said concept of proposal", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2000-594. TRAVEL REQUESTS 114481 - Anders/Berry that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Frank Magsamen, Fire Chief, to attend Fall Fire Chief's Conference in Ames, Iowa, on October 31 - November 2, 2000, with costs not to exceed $210.00, including use of city vehicle. 2. Cammie Scully, Director of Cultural & Arts Commission, to attend Iowa Museum Association Conference in Dubuque, Iowa, on October 22 - 24, 2000, with costs not to exceed $175.00. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried October 23, 2000 Page 4 MISCELLANEOUS 114482 - Gronen/Murphy 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 outdoor service area and Pawnbroker's License applications be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Z's Seven Seas Lounge, 3937 West Airline Highway (Renewal) (Expires 10/31/01) Hacienda Las Glories, 2822 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 10/14/01) (Includes Sunday Sales) 2. Liquor License Permit Application Class E Adams Supermarket, 1010 E. Mitchell Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 10/31/01) (Includes Sunday Sales) 3. Beer License Permit Application Class B Black Hawk Tennis Club, 1005 Black Hawk Road (Renewal) (Expires 10/31/01) (Includes Sunday Sales) 4. Application for Outdoor Service Area Black Hawk Tennis Club, 1005 Black Hawk Road (11/01/00 thru 11/01/01) 5. Pawnbroker's License Application Waterloo Jewelry, 330 E. 4th Street Farris Stereo & Loan, 211 West 8th Street Levi Brothers Jewelers, LTD., 306 East 4th Street Duee's Pawn & Gun, 909 Independence Avenue Mister Money USA, 900 LaPorte Road Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 114483 - Berry/Jordan that the Council adjourn at 6:00 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk