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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.22.1998COUNCIL WORK SESSION June 22, 1998 5:15 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Getty, Anders, Murphy, Jordan , Krizek, Collier. Members absent: Mollenhoff. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Collier, Mollenhoff. Motion carried. The appeal of Lorrie Rouse to the Cedar Bend Humane Society's order to destroy a Dalmatian owned by Ms. Rouse was reviewed. Sang-Ki Han, Assistant City Attorney, reported that a Dalmatian dog owned by Lorrie Rouse has been ordered to be put to sleep by the Cedar Bend Humane Society for biting three children and attacking the animal control officer. According to the provisions of Chapter 7 of the Waterloo Code of Ordinances, Ms. Rouse has appealed that order. Mr. Han stated that Ms. Rouse has requested that rather than have the Dalmatian put to sleep she be allowed to find a home for the dog outside the city limits. Mr. Han informed the council that they can either affirm the Cedar Bend Humane Society's order or to approve Ms. Rouse's request. Mr. Han stated that it would be bad policy to export our problems to other cities. Josh Colvin, Cedar Bend Humane Society Animal Control Officer, stated that allowing the dog to be sent to a different city or out of the city limits will not solve the problem. The dog has bitten three children, and he has a major concern for public safety. Collier now present at 5:27 p.m. Jody Hepler, Cedar Bend Humane Society Animal Control Officer, stated that on March 18, 1998 the Cedar Bend Humane Society received a call from Lorrie Rouse that her dog was missing. Ms. Hepler investigated and found the dog chasing a business owner, and the dog came after Ms. Rouse and bit down on her hiking boots. Lorrie Rouse, 1517 West 2nd Street, stated that in the first incident the dog was tied to her front porch and a child got nipped. The second incident a neighbor girl entered Ms. Rouse's back yard where the dog is kept and was bitten, and the third incident Ms. Rouse's daughter had the dog on a leash and the dog got loose and a child was bitten. Ms. Rouse stated that she has a party, who lives outside the city limits, interested in owning the dog. Councilperson Getty questioned what would happen if the council approved the order of the Cedar Bend Humane Society to have the dog destroyed, and the dog is no longer at Ms. Rouse's residence. Mr. Han reported that Ms. Rouse would be in violation of the council's order, and the city could issue a municipal citation until Ms. Rouse produces the dog. Councilperson Krizek stated that she agrees that the dog is a danger for small children, and that the dog should be euthanized. Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the order of the Cedar Bend Humane Society deeming the Dalmatian owned by Lorrie Rouse to be a dangerous animal and its decision to euthanize the Dalmatian be affirmed. Ayes: Five. Nays: Murphy. Absent: Mollenhoff. Motion carried. Bruce Meisinger, Finance Manager, presented the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ending June 30, 1997. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) is the first audited financial report since converting to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The report, as prepared by Hogan -Hansen, indicates no findings or exceptions in either the city's financial statements or in the financial and accounting operations. Moved by Getty, seconded by Collier that the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ending June 30, 1997 be received, placed on file, and that the report be placed on the council agenda of July 6, 1998. Ayes: Six. Absent: Mollenhoff. Motion carried. With no further business before the council, it was moved by Jordan, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 5:54 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Mollenhoff. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert city, f iPrk COUNCIL WORK SESSION June 22, 1998 5:45 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Anders, Getty, Murphy, Jordan, Collier, Krizek. Members absent: Mollenhoff. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Collier that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Mollenhoff Motion carried. The truck traffic on East Donald Street from Logan Avenue to the east city limits was reviewed. Councilperson Collier stated that many constituents have telephoned him about putting a truck embargo on East Donald Street. Councilperson Collier stated that he is concerned for the safety of the children walking or riding their bikes on East Donald Street to get to the Gates Park swimming pool. Councilperson Collier stated that he also has concerns that the trucks could potentially damage the new asphalt overlay on Donald Street. Councilperson Getty reported that he received a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Dale Wilcox, 106 Sans Souci, expressing their concerns regarding the truck traffic on Conger Street and the Sans Souci bridge. Councilperson Getty also presented a petition requesting that the council establish an ordinance which would prohibit or limit the flow of semi-tractors/trailers on Conger Street. Councilperson Getty stated that he would like the city to look at routing truck traffic away from residential areas throughout the city and to get all truck traffic out of the interior of the city. Moved by Collier, seconded by Jordan that the above letter and petition be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Mollenhoff. Motion carried. Councilperson Anders stated that if the city puts a truck embargo on East Donald Street from Logan Avenue to the east city limits, truck traffic would probably go back to Newell Street. Councilperson Anders stated that the city needs to evaluate what effect lifting the truck embargo on East Donald Street has had on Newell Street, and if we put the truck embargo back on East Donald Street what effect that will have on Newell Street. Councilperson Collier stated that the ordinance allowing truck traffic on East Donald Street has been in effect for seven months, and he is requesting that the truck embargo be put back on East Donald Street. Councilperson Collier agrees that the city needs to look at routing truck traffic away from residential areas in the city. Mike Mrzlak, Superintendent of Traffic Operations, stated that allowing truck traffic on East Donald Street was put into effect at the request of residents living on Newell Street and the Gates Neighborhood Association. Mr. Mrzlak will prepare a traffic count for Newell and East Donald Streets for the July 6, 1998 council meeting. Moved by Collier, seconded by Jordan that the Superintendent of Traffic Operations be instructed to do a traffic count on Newell and East Donald Streets, and that an ordinance be placed on the council agenda of July 6, 1998 placing a truck embargo on East Donald Street from Logan Avenue to the east city limits. Ayes: Six. Absent: Mollenhoff Motion carried. With no further business before the council, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 6:12 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Mollenhoff. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk