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March 19, 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, March 19, 2001. Mayor John R. Rooff
in the Chair. Roll Call: Anders, Jordan, Krizek, Murphy, Gronen, Getty, Berry.
Invocation by: Helen Seenster, Koinonia Ministries.
Pledge of Allegiance: Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
114923 - Randal Robinson and his wife, Patricia McGivern, asked the council to
reconsider the encroachment agreement for a 1' by 96' portion of alley located
behind 907 Byron Avenue. Mr. Robinson reported that he was out of town when
his request came before the council, and he did not have an opportunity to
attend the hearing. Mr. Robinson stated that it was the opinion of all city
agencies that his request would have no negative impact on the neighborhood and
felt it was an equitable solution.
Mayor Rooff stated that the city will research the vote on the Robinsons'
request, and that any council member on the prevailing side could ask that this
item be reconsidered by the council.
Councilperson Gronen stated that as a member of the prevailing side he would be
willing to place this item on the council agenda for reconsideration.
Jordan/Berry
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
114924 - Jordan/Murphy
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, March 19,
2001, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
114925 - Murphy/Jordan
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, March 12,
2001, at 5:30 p.m. and the Special Session on Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at
9:00 a.m. be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
HEARINGS
114926 - Anders/Jordan
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of: the
University of Northern Iowa for a ten-year lease agreement to use the Chicago
Great Western Depot building as classroom and office space for UNI -CUE and a
Welcome Center, with two five-year renewal periods at an annual lease amount of
$72,420, as published in the Waterloo Courier on March 9, 2001, be received and
placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
114927 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Jim Walsh, City Attorney, reported that the agreement is for ten years, with
two five year extensions.
Councilperson Getty noted that there was an original bid from a contractor, and
he asked if that would remain the same.
Don Temeyer, City Planner, stated that the original contract with Peters
Construction of $794,00 will be amended to reflect the use by UNICUE. Mr.
Temeyer reported that it is estimated the cost will increase $65,000.00. Mr.
Temeyer stated that this will be bid, and the actual cost is estimated at
$865,000. Mr. Temeyer stated that a change order will be sent to the council
in the future after the lease has been signed by the University of Northern
Iowa. Mr. Temeyer stated that the inside of the building was redesigned. Mr.
Temeyer reported that there is a $15,000 contingency.
Jordan/Murphy
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
114928 - Getty/Gronen
that "Resolution approving said lease agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City
Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-96.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
114929 - Berry/Jordan
that "Resolution approving Quit Claim Deed and disclaimer affidavit to convey
to Interstate Brands Corporation property generally located in the Northeast
Industrial Park", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and
deliver deed accordingly. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-97.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
114930 - Jordan/Getty
that "an Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (300)
Park Lane of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets;
and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (300) Park Lane of Section 551,
Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets (change no parking from the
northeast side to the southwest side of Park Lane from West 9`h Street to
Fairlane Avenue)", be tabled indefinitely. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
114931 - Anders/Jordan
that "an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, by repealing Section 14-12, Violation and Penalty, of Article I, In
General, of Chapter 14, Fire Prevention and Protection; and enacting in lieu
thereof a new Section 14-12, Violation and Penalty, of Article I, In General,
of Chapter 14, Fire Prevention and Protection; and repealing Section 14-51,
Annual Inspections, and Subsection (a) of Section 14-58, Permits and
Certificates Required, of Article III, Fire Prevention Inspections, of Chapter
14, Fire Prevention and Protection; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section
14-51, Annual Inspections, and Subsection (a) of Section 14-58, Permits and
Certificates Required, of Article III, Fire Prevention Inspections, of Chapter
14, Fire Prevention and Protection (establishing penalty for violation and
allowing authorized personnel entry to buildings)", be received, placed on
file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
114932 - Murphy/Gronen
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
114933 - Jordan/Anders
that "an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, by repealing Section 14-12, Violation and Penalty, of Article I, In
General, of Chapter 14, Fire Prevention and Protection; and enacting in lieu
thereof a new Section 14-12, Violation and Penalty, of Article I, In General,
of Chapter 14, Fire Prevention and Protection; and repealing Section 14-51,
Annual Inspections, and Subsection (a) of Section 14-58, Permits and
Certificates Required, of Article III, Fire Prevention Inspections, of Chapter
14, Fire Prevention and Protection; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section
14-51, Annual Inspections, and Subsection (a) of Section 14-58, Permits and
Certificates Required, of Article III, Fire Prevention Inspections, of Chapter
14, Fire Prevention and Protection (establishing penalty for violation and
allowing authorized personnel entry to buildings)", be considered and passed
for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4461.
114934 - Getty/Jordan
that the request of Fereday Heating Company to vacate, sell and convey the
alley abutting property generally located at 1010 Broadway Street for $75.00 be
tabled for one week. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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BILLS PAYMENT
114935 - Krizek
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that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-88, dated March 19, 2001, in
the amount of $745,247.48, 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. 2001-98.
NEW BUSINESS
114936 - Jordan/Anders
to instruct Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to prepare plans, specifications,
form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Remodeling of Rooms 10-13 at the
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, be received, placed on file and
approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
114937 - Jordan/Murphy
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with
Remodeling of Rooms 10-13 at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, be
received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
114938 - Anders/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. 2001-99.
114939 - Murphy/Gronen
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. as April 2, 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. 2001-100.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
114940 - Berry/Jordan
that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown,
be received, placed on file and approved:
1. Steve Grimm and Ralph Baracz, Fire Instructors, to teach 40 -hour technician
class for Fisher Controls in Marshalltown, Iowa, on March 25-30, 2001, with
costs not to exceed $835.00.
2. Jeffrey Robbins, Director of Aviation, and Kim Bakker, Assistant Director
of Aviation, to attend 18th Annual Airports Conference in Kansas City,
Missouri, on May 1-2, 2001, with costs not to exceed $955.00.
3. Jeffrey Robbins, Director of Aviation, to attend Cedar Valley Coalition in
Washington, D.C., on March 27-29, 2001, with costs not to exceed $1,736.00.
4. Jeffrey Robbins, Director of Aviation, to attend FAA Terminal Conceptual
Plan meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 22, 2001, with costs not to
exceed $216.50.
5. Walter Reed, Jr., Executive Director, and Brian Krischke, Fair Housing
Coordinator, to attend Regional Executive Council on Civil Rights Planning
Session in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 21-23, 2001, with costs not to
exceed $598.24, including use of city vehicle.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
March 19, 2001
MISCELLANEOUS
114941 - Getty/Jordan
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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 the following fireworks display
applications be received, placed on file and approved:
1. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Express Mart, 1027 East 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/9/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
2. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Express Mart, 1027 East 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/9/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
3. Application for Fireworks Display
Trinity Episcopal Parish, 4535 Kimball Avenue on April 14, 2001.
West High School, 425 E. Ridgeway Avenue on April 23, 2001.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
BONDS
114942 - Jordan/Anders
that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the City
Clerk through March 19, 2001, be received, placed on file and report and bonds
be approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
114943 - Jordan/Berry
that the Council adjourn at 5:50 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk