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September 11, 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, September 11, 2000. Mayor John R.
Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Anders, Jordan, Krizek, Murphy, Gronen, Getty, Berry.
Invocation by: Councilperson Bill Gronen.
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Deb Berry.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
114292 - Bob Huff, 1826 Epping Place, stated that Zoning Ordinance 2479 governs the
number of horses allowed on a tract of land in the city limits. Mr. Huff
stated that he and other citizens feel it is time to change the ordinance to a
reasonable and appropriate number. Mr. Huff stated that they feel the Horse
Industry Handbook's guide that two to three acres per horse are needed in order
to meet the forage standards for a 1,000 pound horse makes sense. Mr. Huff
read a letter requesting that the council change the ordinance to require three
acres of pasture land be available per horse proposed on property within the
city limits. They also feel each project should be dealt with on a case-by-
case basis, and that the council put a moratorium on any project until the
council has looked at these proposed changes. Mr. Huff presented a petition
signed by six residents petitioning the council to review Zoning Ordinance 2479
and implement these changes.
Mayor Rooff referred the letter to the Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission.
Getty/Gronen
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
114293 - Jordan/Gronen
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, September 11,
2000, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
114294 - Jordan/Murphy
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Tuesday, September 5,
2000, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Rooff read a proclamation declaring September 2000 as Wireless Etiquette
Month.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
114295 - Anders/Murphy
that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Charissee Buls
for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 1608 Woodmayr Drive,
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. 2000-507.
REPORTS
114296 - Krizek/Jordan
that communication from City Clerk transmitting August 2000 Financial Report,
with total revenues in the amount of $7,129,024.42 and total expenditures in
the amount of $9,032,226.94, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
DOCUMENTS
114297 - Berry/Jordan
that communication from City Planner transmitting amendment to Iowa Department
of Economic Development New Jobs and Income Program (NJIP) Agreement with
ConAgra Grocery Products Company (formerly Hunt -Wesson, Inc.) to create 22
full-time positions and a total investment of $10 million for property located
at Midport America 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. 2000-508.
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RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
114298 - Krizek/Jordan
that "Resolution authorizing Main Street Waterloo to extend loan agreement with
Community National Bank to the amount of $900,000.00 for development of
property located at 210-214 East 4th Street", be adopted.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Terry Poe Buschkamp, Executive Director of Main Street Waterloo, stated that
this is a construction loan for property located at 210-214 East 4th Street,
formerly known as the Osco building. The loan extends the line of credit at
Community National Bank to $578,000.00. This is a short-term loan which will
be guaranteed by Gilmore & Doyle, with $260,000.00 to be repaid by an EDA
grant. Ms. Buschkamp stated that Gilmore & Doyle will assume the loan and
repay the loan to Community National Bank. Ms. Buschkamp stated this does not
obligate the city.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-509.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
114299 - Getty/Murphy
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
second time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
114300 - Murphy/Gronen
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
114301 - Jordan/Gronen
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 considered and passed for the third time and adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4435.
114302 - Councilperson Getty stated that this is the first time he has seen this
ordinance, and he is a council representative for the Airport Board.
Councilperson Getty asked the council to table the ordinance until we find out
if the Airport Board has approved these changes.
Councilperson Anders stated that he does not believe the Airport Board has
addressed this ordinance.
Mayor Rooff stated that this ordinance is part of the architectural design
plan, and it has the full support of the Airport Board. Mayor Rooff stated
that the ordinance allows two parking lanes and a drop-off zone at the Airport.
Jeff Robbins, Aviation Director, reported that the Airport Board has not
reviewed and approved the ordinance.
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ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED
Anders/Jordan
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that "an Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by repealing Section 359,
Parking Regulations at Airport; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 359,
Parking Regulations at Airport (no parking along south side of the road; 15
minute diagonal parking for loading and unloading only shall be allowed down
the center of the street; 15 minute drop-off zone on the north side of the
road)", be tabled until Airport Board reviews said ordinance. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
BILLS PAYMENT
114303 - Krizek
that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-48, dated September 11, 2000,
in the amount of $2,210,722.22, 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. 2000-510.
ADJOURNMENT
114304 - Jordan/Getty
that the Council adjourn at 5:50 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk