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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-09/05/2000September 5, 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 Tuesday, September 5, 2000. Mayor John R. Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Anders, Jordan, Krizek, Murphy, Gronen, Getty, Berry. Invocation by: Reverend Mary Peterson, Interim Pastor, Trinity American Lutheran Church. Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Harold Getty. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 114259 - Pat Treloar, 210 Zachary Court, thanked the mayor and council for supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Drive (MDA). The firefighters raised $28,300.00 during their Boot Block Drive over the weekend, which is $5,000.00 more than was raised last year. Mr. Treloar stated that the MDA families recognize that Mayor Rooff and the Council Members support them. Mr. Treloar commented that the amount raised is impressive for the size of our city, and it shows the generosity of the citizens of this community. Krizek/Jordan that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 114260 - Getty/Gronen that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Tuesday, September 5, 2000, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 114261 - Murphy/Jordan that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, August 28, 2000, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Richard Hurtado presented an American flag to the city in behalf of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local Union 288, to be flown on the Welcome to Waterloo Sign. Mayor Rooff presented a Certificate of Recognition to Battalion Chief Larry Olson for 30 years of service to the City. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 114262 - Getty/Murphy that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of $38,107.50 to Mike Dolan Concrete & Masonry, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with F.Y. 2001 Soldiers and Sailors Park, Phase I, Contract No. 627, 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. 2000-488. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 114263 - Anders/Getty that communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Daryl and Meri Kay Chase, 555 W. Wellington Street, for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on September 23, 2000, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in conjunction with a band performing in their backyard facing the woods, together with recommendation of approval of Acting Chief of Police, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-489. 114264 - Anders/Getty that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Gary Bush for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1401 Vine Street, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-490. September 5, 2000 • • PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC CONTINUED 114265 - Anders/Getty Page 2 that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Cory Kohrs for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 807 Hanna Boulevard, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-491. 114266 - Anders/Getty that communication from Acting Chief of Police transmitting request of Cedar Bend Humane Society to hold Humane Society Bank Day on September 30, 2000, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hy -Vee entrance at Crossroads Center, main entrance to Crossroads Mall and the Hy -Vee entrance on University Avenue be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-492. 114267 - Anders/Getty that communication from Acting Chief of Police transmitting request of Tim Atkins on behalf of Rolling Thunder, Inc., Iowa Chapter #1, to use Veteran's Memorial Hall facilities on September 15, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. for a balloon launching ceremony in conjunction with National Prisoner of War -Missing in Action Recognition Day be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-493. 114268 - Jordan/Berry that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Allen L. Tarr to place asphalt in the area between the curb and sidewalk located at 301 Rath Street for beautification and maintenance purposes, be received, placed on file and approved. Prior to a vote on the above motion the following comments were heard. Councilperson Anders stated that the area Mr. Tarr is asking to asphalt is city property located between the curb and sidewalk. Councilperson Anders stated that Mr. Tarr would like to black top the area because of the dirt and weeds, and he feels it is Mr. Tarr's responsibility to maintain that area. Councilperson Anders stated that he feels Mr. Tarr only wants to do this so that he won't have to mow. Councilperson Anders stated that he opposes this request due to the fact Mr. Tarr will be the only one on the block paving this area. Councilperson Anders stated that he does not want to start a precedent by adopting a resolution allowing Mr. Tarr to blacktop the front. Councilperson Anders stated that he would like to put together language that will give the City Engineer authority to approve or disapprove these requests rather than the council. Councilperson Anders stated that the city has several businesses around town that have put asphalt in this area, and that is not bad, but he feels it would be bad to allow this to be done in residential areas. Councilperson Jordan asked what has been the past practice. Mayor Rooff stated that there is one on Fletcher Avenue that has asphalt on the front of the yard up to the porch and it is painted green. Allen Tarr, 301 Rath Street, stated that the reason he is requesting to asphalt the area between the curb and sidewalk is because there is railroad property across the street, and they do not maintain the property. Mr. Tarr stated that he has tried for two years to get a decent yard; he has sprayed for weeds, and there are still weeds. Mr. Tarr stated that there is heavy truck traffic on Rath Street which is constantly kicking up dust and dirt. Mr. Tarr stated that he realizes this area is city property, but he feels he has done the best to his ability to improve his yard. Mr. Tarr stated he cannot govern what the rest of his neighbors do. Mr. Tarr stated that the city council wants neighborhood pride, and he is trying to give that to them. Mr. Tarr commented that he knows General Sheet Metal put in new sod, and it is now full of weeds, and his neighbor's yard is also nothing but crab grass. Mr. Tarr stated that he feels this would look better, and he could maintain it better if he were allowed to lay the asphalt. September 5, 2000 • • PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC CONTINUED Page 3 Mayor Rooff stated that he and the council drove by Mr. Tarr's property, and it is the best in the neighborhood. Mayor Rooff stated that he will ask Code Enforcement to approach the railroad company and investigate the possibility of the railroad cleaning up their property. Councilperson Jordan stated that he does not want to tell him flat no, but we can have Code Enforcement help out. With the approval of the mover and seconder, the above motion was withdrawn. Jordan/Murphy that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Allen L. Tarr to place asphalt in the area between the curb and sidewalk located at 301 Rath Street for beautification and maintenance purposes, be tabled indefinitely and Code Enforcement instructed to approach the railroad company to ask them to clean up and maintain their property. Ayes: Six. Nays: Anders. Motion carried. REPORTS 114269 - Jordan/Murphy that communication from Deputy Finance Manager transmitting Fiscal Year 2000 Street Finance Report, Road Use Tax Fund, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said report" be adopted and said report be filed with the Iowa Department of Transportation. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-494. DOCUMENTS 114270 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Community Development Director transmitting Economic Development Improvements (EDI) Grant Agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $462,500.00 to be used in conjunction with creating home ownership opportunities and rehabilitation of existing housing 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. 2000-495. 114271 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Acting Chief of Police transmitting an application for F.Y. 2000 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) with the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of $116,976.00, with City match of $12,997.00, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-496. 114272 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Fire Chief transmitting Center of Disease Control Grant in the amount of $150,000.00 in conjunction with the FIRE PALS Safety Program for injury prevention education be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-497. 114273 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting Final Plat of Pine View Subdivision, together with report of City Engineer, Deed of Dedication and Certificate of Survey, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said Final Plat", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-498. September 5, 2000 • • ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 114274 - Getty/Gronen Page 4 that "an Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by adding Subsections (14a) Dewitt Road and (65a) Soccer Complex Access to Section 541, Increasing Speed Limits in Certain Areas; and adding Subsection (41a) Dewitt Road to Section 543, Thru Streets; and adding Subsections (82a) Dewitt Road and (364a) Soccer Complex Access to Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets (prohibit parking on both sides of the access road from Dewitt Road to the Dead End; install 20 mph speed limit signs on both sides of the access road from Dewitt Road to Dead End; install stop sign at Dewitt Road and the access road; prohibit parking on both sides of Dewitt Road from Ridgeway Avenue to the Dead End; change the speed limit on Dewitt Road to 25 mph from Ridgeway Avenue to the Dead End)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Councilperson Getty asked why the speed limit on Dewitt Road from Ridgeway Avenue to the Dead End is being reduced from 35 mph to 25 mph. Sandie Greco, Administrative Secretary for Traffic Operations, stated that representatives of the Cedar Valley Youth Soccer Association requested the changes because of all the traffic that will be created when the soccer field opens up. Councilperson Getty stated that he would like the council not to suspend the rules so that he has time to visit with members of the Supervisor's Club. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. BILLS PAYMENT 114275 - Krizek that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-50, dated September 5, 2000, in the amount of $545,873.34, 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. 2000-499. NEW BUSINESS 114276 - Berry/Jordan that communication from Superintendent of Streets transmitting recommendation of award of bid to Independent Salt Company of Kanopolis, Kansas, for roadway deicing salt in the amount of $29.70 per ton, for an estimated total cost of $148,500.00, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of said bid", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-500. 114277 - Jordan/Murphy to instruct Leisure Services Director to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with 2000 Golf Course Path Construction, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 114278 - Jordan/Getty that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with 2000 Golf Course Path Construction, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 114279 - Getty/Anders 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. 2000-501. September 5, 2000 NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED 114280 - Krizek/Gronen Page 5 that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. as September 25, 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. 2000-502. 114281 - Jordan/Murphy to instruct Leisure Services Director to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with 2000 South Hills Pro Shop Addition, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 114282 - Jordan/Getty that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with 2000 South Hills Pro Shop Addition, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 114283 - Getty/Anders 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. 2000-503. 114284 - Krizek/Gronen that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. as September 25, 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. 2000-504. 114285 - Jordan/Murphy to instruct Leisure Services Director to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with 2000 Waterloo Women's Softball Concession Stand, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 114286 - Jordan/Getty that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with 2000 Waterloo Women's Softball Concession Stand, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 114287 - Getty/Anders 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. 2000-505. 114288 - Krizek/Gronen that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. as September 25, 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. 2000-506. September 5, 2000 MISCELLANEOUS 114289 - Getty/Jordan • • Page 6 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: 1. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Mexikelly, 307 W. 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/30/01) (Includes Sunday Sales) Mama Nick's Circle Pizzeria, 1934 Washington Street (New) (Expires 9/10/01) (Includes Sunday Sales) Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. BONDS 114290 - Jordan/Murphy that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the City Clerk through September 5, 2000, be received, placed on file and report and bonds be approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 114291 - Jordan/Anders that the Council adjourn at 6:03 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk