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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.15.1993February 15, 1993 The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Executive Session at City Hall Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, February 15, 1993. Mayor Albert C. Manning, Jr. in the Chair. Roll Call: Dell, Fox, Angel, Buck, Wright, Lemke. Absent: Budak. City Attorney Jim Walsh stated that labor negotiations are an approved topic of Executive Session as authorized by Iowa Code Section 20.16. 100674 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Dell that the Council adjourn to Executive Session. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION 100675 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Buck that the Council adjourn Executive Session. Motion carried. The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 15, 1993. Mayor Albert C. Manning, Jr. in the Chair. Roll Call: Dell, Fox, Angel, Buck, Wright, Lemke. Absent: Budak. Invocation by: Councilperson Willie Mae Wright Pledge of Allegiance: Cub Scout Pack 10--Roy Baker, Tyler Clark, Andrew Jamieson, Charles Jamieson, Chris Mangin, Chad Parker, Brook Reed, Tommy Schuster, Oliver Jackson. 100676 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that the Agenda, as approved, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 15, 1993, at 7:00 p.m., and the Minutes of the Regular Session on Monday, February 8, 1993, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. Mayor Manning read a Certificate of Recognition for Kimberly Chalayne Carter, Miss Black Iowa USA 1993. In her absence, the certificate will be mailed to her. HEARINGS AND BIDS 100677 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Angel that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. and taking of bids for the F.Y. 1993 Adrian Street (Block Grant) Paving Program, Contract No. 442, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 2, 1993, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 100678 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that "Resolution confirming the approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with said project", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-77. 100679 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Angel that "Resolution ordering construction", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-78. February 15, 1993 Hearings and Bids - continued 100680 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright Page 2 to receive, file and instruct Clerk/Auditor to open and read bids and refer to City Engineer for review and recommendation (award of contract delayed): Bidder Bid Bond Bid Amount Cedar Valley Corp., Waterloo, IA 5% $315,480.33 Concrete Foundations, Inc., Waterloo, IA 5% $345,314.46 Cunningham Construction Co., Inc., Cedar Falls, IA 5% $366,619.08 Langman Construction, Inc., Rock Island, IL 5% $447,086.05 Youngblut Contracting, Inc., Washburn, IA 5% $289,946.20 Motion carried. HEARINGS 100681 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Buck that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Ryan Construction Company to lease approximately 30 acres of airport property generally located at 2790 Airport Boulevard for commercial and industrial development, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 29, 1993 be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 100682 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Terry Lorenzen, Airport Director, stated that said 75-year lease allows Ryan Construction Co. to lease said real estate for the purpose of commercial and industrial development. As developers are identified for the property, individual leases will be negotiated. The agreement stipulates that within 48 months, the City may declare the agreement null and void if development has not commenced on a total of 5 acres or more of said property. The annual payments are $100 per acre plus adjustments for the Consumer Price Index. In response to a question from Councilperson Fox, the lease length provides stability to the development. Mayor Manning commended the Airport Commission for their work on this project. Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Airport Commission and oral comments be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 100683 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Lemke that "Resolution approving lease with Ryan Construction of approximately 30 acres of airport property generally located at 2790 Airport Boulevard", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-79. 100684 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Wright that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Robert Bruce to sell and convey property generally located at 2312 Plainview Street for $364.50, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 9, 1993, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 100685 - HOLD HEARING --This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Mark Boesen, Acting Community Development Administrator, stated that this sale has been requested by an adjacent property owner who will utilize the property for side yard purposes at a cost of 54 per square foot. Said property was acquired through a demolition project. Mel Smelser, 2235 Temple Avenue, requested that City Council Members and audience participants utilize the microphones. February 15, 1993 Hearings - continued Moved by Wright, seconded by Angel Page 3 that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Community Development Board and oral comments be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 100686 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of property generally located at 2312 Plainview Street to Robert Bruce for $364.50", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver a deed accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-80. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 100687 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Buck that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting recommendation of award of contract to Reilly Construction Co., Inc. of Ossian, Iowa in the amount of $49,800.00. for the F.Y. 1993 Salvaged Asphalt Crushing, Contract No. 446, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of said contract", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-81. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 100688 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Buck that communication from City Planner transmitting site plan amendment request of Southview Estates Mobile Home Park to display mobile homes for sale, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as February 22, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above request", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned no. 1993-82. 100689 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Buck that communication from City Planner transmitting request of David Heideman to rezone from "A-1" Agricultural District to "R-1" One and Two Family Residence District property generally located at 2672 Logan Avenue (U.S. 63 North) to allow a house to be moved on the property, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as March 8, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above request", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-83. 100690 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Buck that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Howard Allen and John Q. Adams to rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District/"C-Z" Conditional Zoning property generally located west of the Suzy Q Ice Cream Store at the corner of West Ninth and Williston Streets for additional parking and to locate a drive -up lane, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as March 8, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above request", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-84. February 15, 1993 Petitions from Public - continued 100691 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Buck Page 4 that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Alfred Leo Leonard, Jr. to vacate the northerly 1/2 of the platted utility and drainage easement generally located at the rear of properties at 1701 to 1725 Carriage Hill Drive, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as March 1, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above request", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-85. DOCUMENTS 100692 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Angel that communication from City Engineer transmitting an agreement with Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad Company for crossing signals at East Fourth Street, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-86. 100693 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Angel that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 4 for a net increase of $58,591.00 for extra work performed by B & B Builders and Supply in conjunction with F.Y. 1992 Concrete Pavement Patch and Repair Program, Contract No. 428, be received, placed on file and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Motion carried. 100694 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Angel that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion Report and Recommendation of Acceptance of work performed by B & B Builders & Supply in conjunction with F.Y. 1992 Concrete Pavement Patch and Repair Program, Contract No. 428, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said document", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-87. 100695 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Angel that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Maintenance Bond from B & B Builders & Supply in conjunction with F.Y. 1992 Concrete Pavement Patch and Repair Program, Contract No. 428, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. 100696 - Councilperson Lemke encouraged members of the public to support the Waterloo Black Hawk Hockey Team. Moved by Lemke, seconded by Angel that communication from Director of Recreation & Arts Commission transmitting six-month lease with National Cattle Congress for use of McElroy Auditorium, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-88. February 15, 1993 Documents - continued 100697 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Angel Page 5 that communication from City Planner transmitting an addendum to agreement with Craig Ritland for the design for the Windows On Waterloo Project, Phase II, III, and IV in the amount of $19,500, with funding from landscape allowance from State of Iowa, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-89. 100698 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Angel that communic4tion from City Planner transmitting Preliminary Plat of Cedar Hills Replat No. 1, together with Deed of Dedication and recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said preliminary plat", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-90. 100699 - Dave Tyler, Assistant City Attorney for Labor, presented the proposed Collective bargaining agreement with the Waterloo Police Protective Association and commended the bargaining unit on their cooperation with the City through these trying financial times. Mr. Tyler stated that the proposed agreement is the lowest increase for a police bargaining unit in the state. This agreement provides part of the solution to the City's financial difficulties. The agreement contains a 454 per hour increase in base rate salaries effective December 15, 1993. Major adjustments have been made to the health insurance plan whereby those employees utilizing Blue Cross Blue Shield will experience increased deductibles from the current $100-$300 for a single and family policy to $200-$400 the first year, $300-$600 the second year and $400-$800 the third year. Those employees utilizing the Heritage Health Plan will see their monthly premiums increase from the current rate of $10 for a single policy and $25 for a family policy to $20-$40 the first year, $25-$50 the second year, and $30-$60 the third year. This increased deductible and increased contributions result in a savings of $86,000. A revised sick leave policy is also included which will result in better scheduling. This three-year agreement will result in a net cost to the Police Department budget of 1 percent. Moved by Buck, seconded by Lemke that communication from Personnel Director transmitting recommendation to authorize the Mayor to sign and execute the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Waterloo and the Waterloo Police Protective Association, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and Clerk/Auditor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Following a vote on the above motion, the following discussion was heard. Rich Knief, President of the Waterloo Police Protective Association, stated that the City deserves as much credit as the bargaining unit in arriving at this agreement. He hoped that the insurance savings would continue to the other bargaining units, including non -bargaining personnel. He thanked the City for the spirit of cooperation, including city staff who assisted with negotiations. He hoped the City Council would consider the accomplishments of the contract during budget deliberations. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-91. 100700 - Jim Rodemeyer, Personnel Director, stated that senior management have recommended that all step increases be frozen, and that any non -bargaining unit individual with an annual salary of less than $40,000 receive a 1 percent increase. All others would receive a 0 percent increase. The recommendation also includes an insurance package identical to that approved for the Waterloo Police Protective Association together with the elimination of a one week vacation payout at the end of the calendar year. Sick leave provisions would also be identical to the police bargaining unit. The educational assistance would be dropped. The cost of this package is approximately $27,000 for an increase averaging $305 per individual. February 15, 1993 Page 6 Documents - continued Mayor Manning stated that his alternative proposal would grant a $180 increase for those individuals with earnings of less than $40,000. This increase would address the issue of disparities that exist within an across-the-board increase. Cost of this package is $16,500. He supported the benefit package described by Mr. Rodemeyer. A third option which was discussed was an across-the-board 1 percent increase for all non -bargaining personnel at a total cost of $40,500. Councilperson Fox suggested that a fourth alternative would be to give no salary increases. Mayor Manning stated that non -bargaining personnel should not be treated as second class citizens, and that is why he recommended the alternative salary package. Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel that communication from Personnel Director transmitting non -bargaining salary increases and changes in non -bargaining benefits, as amended to include a $180 increase for all non -bargaining personnel with incomes of less than $40,000 on June 30, 1993 and changes in non -bargaining benefits as recommended by the Personnel Director, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said changes", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Nays: Fox. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-92. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 100701 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Buck that "Resolution approving and accepting Quit Claim Deed from Black Hawk County for two parcels of property adjoining Relocated U.S. Highway 218 right of way north of Rainbow Drive and one parcel of property generally located along the west side of Mobile Street adjoining Chicago Central Railroad right of way and the proposed Martin Luther King Jr. Drive", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-93. 100702 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Buck that "Resolution authorizing certification against property taxes certain unpaid weed mowing and lot clearing fees in conjunction with Operation Pride", be adopted and Clerk/Auditor instructed to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-94. 100703 - Shirley Koslowski, 816 Archer Avenue, speaking as a representative of the League of Women's Voters to the Mayor's Reorganization Committee, questioned the proposed resolution as it conflicts with the Committee's report that all boards and commissions should be made advisory. Discussion was heard on the contents of the resolution that would allow the Community Development Board to establish their own policies and procedures. Only those board items contrary to their own policies and procedures would be brought to the City Council. City Attorney Jim Walsh stated that this proposed resolution was not intended to set the reorganization plan in motion but rather to address current problems. Following discussion with board members, Mr. Walsh stated that this resolution addresses the problems discussed previously by the Council. Ms. Koslowski expressed concerns that this measure is a piece meal type of approach and clearly is an exception to the Committee's recommendation. Several sections of the proposed resolution were discussed and clarified. Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell that communication from City Attorney Jim Walsh transmitting proposed resolution amending Resolution No. 13351 amending Community Development Board's powers and duties be received, placed on file and "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, amending prior Resolution No. 13351", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-95. February 15, 1993 ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 100704 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Buck Page 7 that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of street right of way generally located along Greenwood Avenue in conjunction with Relocated Highway 218--Niles Naaktgeboren", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Motion carried. 100705 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Motion carried. 100706 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell that the following ordinance be recorded as having been considered and passed for the third time and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Motion carried. 100707 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of street right of way generally located along Greenwood Avenue in conjunction with Relocated Highway 218--Niles Naaktgeboren", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3921. 100708 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Dell that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of a portion of street right of way generally located along Greenwood Avenue in conjunction with Relocated Highway 218", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver a deed accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-96. 100709 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Angel that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of street right of way generally located along Fletcher Avenue (formerly Cleveland Street) in conjunction with Relocated Highway 218 Corridor --Iowa Department of Transportation", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Motion carried. 100710 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Buck that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Motion carried. 100711 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Wright that the following ordinance be recorded as having been considered and passed for the third time and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Motion carried. 100712 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Wright that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of street right of way generally located along Fletcher Avenue (formerly Cleveland Street) in conjunction with Relocated Highway 218 Corridor --Iowa Department of Transportation", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3922. February 15, 1993 Ordinances to be Adopted - continued 100713 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell Page 8 that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of a portion of street right of way generally located along Fletcher Avenue (formerly Cleveland Avenue) in conjunction with Relocated Highway 218 Corridor", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver a deed accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-97. 100714 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell that "an Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, as it pertains to additional sign regulations for on -premise signs requiring a pole covering and Design Review approval for on -premise signs which are not located in the front yard", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Motion carried. 100715 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Motion carried. 100716 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Fox that the following ordinance be recorded as having been considered and passed for the third time and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Motion carried. 100717 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Wright that "an Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, as it pertains to additional sign regulations for on -premise signs requiring a pole covering and Design Review approval for on -premise signs which are not located in the front yard", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3923. 100718 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Lemke that "an Ordinance vacating property generally located at the northeast corner of San Marnan Drive and I-380 and rescinding Ordinance No. 3911 due to an error in the legal description--Watco Construction, Inc.", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Motion carried. 100719 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Dell that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Motion carried. 100720 - Moved by Fox, seconded by Dell that the following ordinance be recorded as having been considered and passed for the third time and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Motion carried. 100721 - Moved by Dell, seconded by Angel that "an Ordinance vacating property generally located at the northeast corner of San Marnan Drive and I-380 and rescinding Ordinance No. 3911 due to an error in the legal description--Watco Construction, Inc.", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3924. February 15, 1993 Ordinances to be Adopted - continued 100722 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Lemke Page 9 that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of property generally located at the northeast corner of San Marnan Drive and I-380 to Watco Construction, Inc. for $4,963.98 and rescinding Resolution No. 1992-715 due to an error in the legal description", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver a deed accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-98. 100723 - Lynn Schwandt, 451 Progress Avenue, questioned the designation of the proposed area as a Tax Increment Financing District and the resulting financial burdens that would be placed on citizens. Don Temeyer, Planning and Development Director, stated that this designation is different from that of an Urban Renewal Project Area. It provides an economic development area incentive with a 10-year sunset clause and is only for vacant property within the proposed area. As projects are proposed, each will be reviewed and Council will determine each company's incentive package. Existing developed areas are not included within the designated area. Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that "an Ordinance providing that generally property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Northeast Industrial Area Development Area, in the City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, Waterloo Community School District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in connection with said Urban Renewal Redevelopment Project", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Motion carried. 100724 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Motion carried. 100725 - Moved by Wright, seconded by Lemke that the following ordinance be recorded as having been considered and passed for the third time and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Motion carried. 100726 - Moved by Lemke, seconded by Wright that "an Ordinance providing that generally property taxes levied and collected each year on All property located within the Northeast Industrial Area Development Area, in the City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, Waterloo Community School District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in connection with said Urban Renewal Redevelopment Project", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Budak. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 3925. BILLS PAYMENT 100727 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that "Resolution approving Schedule A918, pp. 1-60 in the amount of $511,054.11, dated February 15, 1993, copies of which are on file in the Clerk/Auditor's office", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Abstain: Buck. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-99. February 15, 1993 NEW BUSINESS Page 10 100728 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that communication from Mayor Al Manning transmitting recommendation of reappointment of Rabbi Sol Serber to Operation Threshold Board, with term expiration date of December 31, 1993, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. Travel Requests 100729 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Jim Knavel, Street Foreman, to attend Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa 34th Annual Workshop on March 4-5, 1993 in•Des Moines, Iowa, with costs not to exceed $155.00, including the use of city vehicle. 2. Tim Powers, Fire Engineer, to attend Hazardous Material Conference in Rosemont, Illinois on March 9-11, 1993, with costs not to exceed $660.00. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 100730 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright 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 application for massage technician permit be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Beer/Wine License Permit Application Class E C-Mart, 1415 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/31/94)(Includes Sunday Sales) C-Mart, 508 N. Broadway (Renewal) (Expires 3/31/94) (Includes Sunday Sales) Application for Massage Technician Permit Wayne Wilson, 603 Kirkwood Motion carried. 100731 - Moved by Buck, seconded by Lemke that communication from Public Works Director transmitting proposed Solid Waste Service levels and Budget for FY 1994 be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said budget", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following discussion was heard. In response to a question from Councilperson Angel, John Meyer, Public Works Director, stated that he anticipates the initiation of a curbside recycling program by January 1994 and neighborhood drop-offs to be in operation approximately 60 to 90 days after City Council approval of the contract with Corkery. He also recommended that the change in fee not be initiated until the curbside recycling program is in operation. Mr. Meyer emphasized the need to determine the service levels and provide a starting point for initiating a budget for garbage, development of policies and procedures relating to services, and to continue work with Corkery Recycling Services on the recycling portion of the program. He reminded Council Members that these recycling efforts are to satisfy a state mandate to reduce the flow of solid waste to the landfill by 50 percent by the year 2000. We anticipate that recycling will decrease the City's tonnage by approximately 5,000 tons. Councilperson Wright expressed her frustration with dealing with this complex issue, and that the multiple number of options makes it difficult to make an appropriate decision. February 15, 1993 Page 11 Miscellaneous - continued Mr. Meyer stated that the proposal would include the following levels of service: 1) Providing for the equivalent of anadditional enforcement person within the existing Health Department contract; 2) Elimination of large item collection service; 3) Providing a drop-off site during the fall leaf season; 4) Implement neighborhood drop-offs for recyclable materials; and 5) If offsetting revenue can be obtained from either the Blackhawk County Solid Waste Commission or the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Landfill Alternatives Grants Program, establishing a public relations/education program. This list assumes the use of city personnel with the possibility of contracting garbage collection services and privatization of the recycling portion of collection. Based upon this level of service, Mr. Meyer recommended that the monthly fee be set at $9.50 per household with an additional $1 per bag in excess of one per week. Councilperson Wright stated that she could not vote for an increase in garbage fees. Mr. Meyer stated that this volume related rate addresses many of the concerns of constituents who have felt that they have been excessively charged when compared to their contribution to the overall garbage stream. This volume based rate would not go into effect until recycling efforts are initiated. Mel Smelser, 2235 Temple Avenue, presented several questions, including how bags would be distributed and how handicapped persons would take recyclables to the drop-off points. Mr. Meyer explained that tags will be purchased at various outlets in the community, and that Goodwill Industries has agreed to act as the City's wholesaler of these tags. For the standard base rate, each resident would be allowed a standard 35-gallon, 50 pound can of garbage (appropriately labeled) and would be required to purchase additional tags for more than one bag. Mr. Smelser stated that he was not against recycling, but handicapped individuals would have difficulty with the program. Councilperson Wright stated that her concern was the high cost of the service and the way it was being conducted. Darwin Lies, 229 Bourland Avenue, stated that large families would again shoulder the increased cost of this program. Again, Mr. Meyer stated that recycling does not save money but is a mandated service from the State of Iowa that is very costly. Mr. Meyer stated that this action would not set the garbage fee but would allow him to continue work on the implementation of recycling. At a later date, a fee structure would be adopted by ordinance. Councilperson Lemke expressed concern about the elimination of city-wide cleanup, and that he would be open to re - discussing this issue. Councilperson Wright stated that she could not accept an increase in garbage fees. In response to a question from Councilperson Angel, Mr. Meyer estimated that the monthly garbage fee, if curbside recycling was not initiated, would be approximately $8.25 to $8.30 per month. Councilperson Dell pointed out that unless the City was willing to decrease the services, rates would increase. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result: Ayes: Five. Nays: Wright. Absent: Budak. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1993-100. BONDS 100732 - Moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the Clerk/Auditor through February 15, 1993, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 100733 - L. C. Hennessey, 558 Montero Drive, stated that the City must approach problems enthusiastically and look for all possible solutions. Shirley Koslowski, 816 Archer Avenue, apologized for not being able to budget hearing scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 1993, and urged the make the right decision in determining budget levels for FY 1994. the budget attend the Council to February 15, 1993 Page 12 Oral Presentations - continued Councilperson Dell announced that the selection of a Human Rights Director is under way and that a committee has been selected, including members of the Human Rights Commission, to make a recommendation to the City Council. Mayor Manning announced that his call -in show would be postponed due to the lateness of the hour, and that it would be rescheduled at a later time. Moved by Buck, seconded by Dell that the above oral comments be received, placed on file and that the Council adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Motion carried. Larry P. Burger City Clerk/Auditor