HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.04.2001June 4, 2001
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, June 4, 2001. Mayor John R. Rooff in
the Chair. Roll Call: Anders, Jordan, Krizek, Murphy, Gronen, Getty, Berry.
Invocation by: Merrill Siler, St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Pledge of Allegiance: Fire Chief Frank Magsamen.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
115336 - Jerry Shatzer, 1829 West 7th Street, stated he does not believe the downtown
plan is going to fly because we have a big problem in the State of Iowa. Mr.
Shatzer stated that the type of citizens this plan will attract will be very
aware, and they will see that State of Iowa workers are paid almost 15 percent
more than the average Iowa worker. Mr. Shatzer stated in August 1997 he
visited Russia and noticed the educational system dictated to the Russian
government. Mr. Shatzer stated that didn't work in Russia and it is not going
to work here. Mr. Shatzer stated that the State of Iowa and the City are not
retirement friendly. Mr. Shatzer stated he believes Mayor Rooff would make a
good Governor, and he would like Mayor Rooff to run for Governor. Mr. Shatzer
stated that he looked at what Governor Branstad accomplished and Governor
Villsack is following him, and he believes the State needs leadership.
Jordan/Murphy
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Mayor Rooff recognized Unity Neighborhood.
Mayor Rooff read a proclamation declaring July 7 & July 8, 2001, as Unity
Neighborhood Association Weekend.
115337 - Murphy/Jordan
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, June 4, 2001,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
115338 - Berry/Gronen
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Tuesday, May 29,
2001, at 5:30 p.m. be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
HEARINGS
115339 - Anders/Jordan
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Walt
Tournier to sell and convey property generally located just east of the quarry
site at the southeast corner of Burton Avenue and Donald Street for $17,952.00,
as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 24, 2001, be received and placed on
file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
115340 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Krizek/Berry
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
115341 - Jordan/Gronen
that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance", be adopted and City
Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-264.
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DOCUMENTS
115342 - Krizek/Anders
that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting agreement with St.
Edward's Catholic Church for temporary and permanent easements in conjunction
with construction of traffic signals at the intersection of Kimball and
Mitchell Avenues 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. 2001-265.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
115343 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from Fire Chief transmitting request to certify to property
taxes unpaid Life Safety and Rental Inspection fees be received, placed on file
and "Resolution approving said certification", be adopted and City Clerk
instructed to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-266.
115344 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer transmitting
amendment to Bidding Policy that consideration should be given for purchasing
goods or services from locally -owned business if cost and other considerations
are relatively equal be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
amendment" be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-267.
115345 - Anders/Jordan
that "Resolution approving increase in ambulance non -emergency transport fee
from $175.00 to $225.00, emergency basic transport fee from $200.00 to $275.00,
and emergency advanced life transport fee from $300.00 to $375.00", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-268.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
115346 - Berry/Jordan
that "an Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (136a)
Kimball Avenue and Rachael Street to Section 540, Obedience to Official
Traffic -Control Devices; and by repealing Subsection (87) Kimball Avenue of
Section 543, Thru Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (87)
Kimball Avenue of Section 543, Thru Streets (installation of traffic signal at
the intersection of Kimball Avenue and Rachael Street)", be received, placed on
file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
115347 - Murphy/Gronen
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
115348 - Jordan/Krizek
that "an Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (136a)
Kimball Avenue and Rachael Street to Section 540, Obedience to Official
Traffic -Control Devices; and by repealing Subsection (87) Kimball Avenue of
Section 543, Thru Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (87)
Kimball Avenue of Section 543, Thru Streets (installation of traffic signal at
the intersection of Kimball Avenue and Rachael Street)", be considered and
passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4483.
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BILLS PAYMENTS
115349 - Krizek
that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-53, dated June 4, 2001, in the
amount of $1,274,054.56, 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. 2001-269.
NEW BUSINESS
115350 - Getty/Krizek
to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2001 Virden Creek Dam and Channel Repairs,
Contract No. 626, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
115351 - Jordan/Murphy
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y.
2001 Virden Creek Dam and Channel Repairs, Contract No. 626, be received and
placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
115352 - Krizek/Jordan
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
etc. in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes:
contract,
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-270.
115353 - Jordan/Murphy
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. as June 18, 2001, 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. 2001-271.
115354 - Getty/Krizek
to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Repair Program —Zone 1 and Greenhill
Road Recreational Trail Repair, Contract No. 631, be received, placed on file
and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
115355 - Jordan/Murphy
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y.
2001 Sidewalk Repair Program —Zone 1 and Greenhill Road Recreational Trail
Repair, Contract No. 631, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
115356 - Krizek/Jordan
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. 2001-272.
115357 - Jordan/Murphy
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. as June 18, 2001, 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. 2001-273.
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MISCELLANEOUS
115358 - Getty/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:
1. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Knights of Columbus, 1955 Locke Avenue (Renewal)(Expires 6/30/02)(Includes
Sunday Sales)
Steamboat Gardens, 1740 Falls Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 6/13/02)
Light House Lounge, 1307 West 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 6/28/02)
2. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class B
Club Wanabe's, 226 West 5th Street (New Owner) (Expires 6/20/02)
3. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Osco Drug Store, 2068 Logan Avenue(Renewal)(Expires 7/5/02)(Includes Sunday
Sales)
4. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Main Street Waterloo, Lincoln Park, East 4th and Mulberry Streets (Transfer
to 422 Commercial Street on June 15-17, 2001)
5. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Hy-Vee, 1422 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 7/21/02)
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
BONDS
115359 - Jordan/Anders
that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the City
Clerk through June 4, 2001, be received, placed on file and report and bonds be
approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
115360 - Jordan/Getty
that the Council adjourn at 5:59 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk