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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 Minutes of Meeting Safety Committee November 20, 1975. The Safety Committee met on November 20, 1975 at 4 :30 P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall. Present : Chairman Russell Burt , Fred Owen, B. C. Hawn, William O'Connor, Mrs . Paul Jay, Maurice Parker, Katherine Gibbs ; also, Police Captain Grimm and Asst. City Engineer Gary Heinick. Presiding : Chairman Russell Burt . Chairman Burt welcomed a sizable group of representatives of the P.T.A. and introduced Asst. City Engineer Helmick who briefly outlined the contents of the Traffic Control Booklet and the criterion for traffic signal lights . A discussion followed on procedure and it was pointed out that a signal re- quest from the P.T.A. should be made to the Safety Committee to be evaluated and a. recommendation directed to the Mayor; also, any questions , complaints and comments should be directed to the Safety Committee. Also discussed were issuance of tickets for bicycle violations , parent co-operation, change in the State laws to help enforcement , P.T.A. members writing legislators to put teeth into the laws, and review of present City ordinances to remove what cannot be enforced. Mention was made of the safety requirements in equipment such as horns , bells , reflectors, etc . The P.T.A. people asked what more they could do as they were a great force on the State and National level and would have an impact. The new K-Mart area was brought up and the consensus of opinion was to educate the people and if necessary to route the children to other streets in going to school. Copies of the Traffic Control Booklet were passed out to the persons present and it was agreed that copies would be sent to the principal of each school. Police Captain Grimm recommended that safety articles be placed in the school papers. Chairman Burt thanked the P.T.A. people for coming and invited them to come to future safety meetings. Moved by Owen, seconded by Parker that a letter be sent from the Mayor and Safety Committee to the Building Official to inspect the moat and lake in the Granger development off Kimball and Brookeridge to see if there was any vio- lation of the City safety requirements . Motion carried. Asst . City Engineer Heinick would take care of this. Moved by O'Connor, seconded by Owen that minutes of last meeting be approved. Motion carried . Moved by Jay, seconded by Hawn that there be no meeting in December, and the next meeting be January 15, 1976 , 3rd Thursday, at 4 :30 P.M. Motion carried° Heinick reminded the Committee the deadline for input in the Sidewalk Program was getting close and asked for recommendations for sidewalks to be submitted at the next meeting. The Committee agreed to review the program of last year to see what they could come up with. The Committee felt the Halloween letter put out by Mr. O'Connor was tremend- ous and that the public was becoming aware of what the Safety Committee was trying to accomplish. Parker presented to the Committee members copies of a request from parents of Hawthorne School area for more protection on Highway 281 (Independence Avenue) on corners of South Barclay and Irving; also, on Highway 20 at the corners of East 9th and Courtland. The feasibility of traffic control lights at various corners was discussed. Chairman Burt announced at the January meeting a representative from the Downtown Merchants Council would be in attendance. The Committee concurred with Chairman Burt that a letter of acknowledgment should be sent to Mary West . Moved by Jay, seconded by Owen that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried . Katherine Gibbs, Secretary Russell Burt, Chairman Minutes of Meeting Safety Committee November 20, 1975. The Safety Committee met on November 20, 1975 at 4 :30 P.M. in the Council_ Chambers in City Hall. Present : Chairman Russell Burt , Fred Owen, B. C. Hawn, William O'Connor, Mrs . Paul Jay, Maurice Parker, Katherine Gibbs ; also, Police Captain Grimm. and Asst. City Engineer Gary Heinick. Presiding : Chairman Russell Burt . Chairman Burt welcomed a sizable group of representatives of the P.T.A. and introduced Asst . City Engineer Helmick who briefly outlined the contents of the Traffic Control Booklet and the criterion for traffic signal lights . A discussion followed on procedure and it was pointed out that a signal re- quest from the P.T.A. should be made to the Safety Committee to be evaluated and a recommendation directed to the Mayor; also, any questions , complaints and comments should be directed to the Safety Committee . Also discussed were issuance of tickets for bicycle violations , parent co-operation, change in the State laws to help enforcement , P.T.A. members writing legislators to put teeth into the laws , and review of present City ordinances to remove what cannot be enforced. Mention was made of the safety requirements in equipment such as horns , bells , reflectors , etc . The P.T.A. people asked what more they could do as they were a great force on the State and National level and would have an impact . The new K-Mart area was brought up and the consensus of opinion was to educate the people and if necessary to route the children to other streets in going to school. Copies of the Traffic Control Booklet were passed out to the persons present and it was agreed that copies would be sent to the principal of each school. Police Captain Grimm recommended that safety articles be placed in the school papers . Chairman Burt thanked the P.T.A. people for coming and invited them to come to future safety meetings . Moved by Owen, seconded by Parker that a letter be sent from the Mayor and Safety Committee to the Building Official to inspect the moat and lake in the Granger development off Kimball and Brookeridge to see if there was any vio- lation of the City safety requirements . Motion carried. Asst . City Engineer Heinick would take care of this. Moved by O'Connor, seconded by Owen that minutes of last meeting be approved. Motion carried . Moved by Jay, seconded by Hawn that there be no meeting in December, and the next meeting be January 15, 1976 , 3rd Thursday, at 4 :30 P.M. Motion carried, Heinick reminded the Committee the deadline for input in the Sidewalk Program was getting close and asked for recommendations for sidewalks to be submitted at the next meeting. The Committee agreed to review the program of last year to see what they could come up with. The Committee felt the Halloween letter put out by Mr. O'Connor was tremend- ous and that the public was becoming aware of what the Safety Committee was trying to accomplish. Parker presented to the Committee members copies of a request from parents of Hawthorne School area for more protection on Highway 281 (Independence Avenue) on corners of South Barclay and Irving; also, on Highway 20 at the corners of East 9th and Courtland . The feasibility of traffic control lights at various corners was discussed. Chairman Burt announced at the January meeting a representative from the Downtown Merchants Council would be in attendance. The Committee concurred with Chairman Burt that a letter of acknowledgment should be sent to Mary West . Moved by Jay, seconded by Owen that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried . Katherine Gibbs , Secretary Russell Burt , Chairman Minutes of Meeting Safety Committee October 16, 1975 The Safet\r Committee met on October 16, 1975 at 4:30 p.m. in the Mayor's conference Room at City call. Present ; Chairman Russell Burt, Gary Heinick, B.C. Hawn, Richard Price, Carl Rogers, dm. O'Connor and Mrs. Paul Jay. Absent : Maurice Patrker (P. T.A. ) , Fred Owens, I.J. lilladsen, Kenneth Stultz and John White. Presiding : Chairman Russell Burt Minutes were approved by Price motion and seconded by Heinick. Discussion on Halloween Safety : The SafetyCommittee suggests the elementary schools be notified that during the week of October 31st the teachers in the classroom of all schools remind the children not to eat the treats until their parents have checked it. Also to remain in their own neighborhoods while we are not dictating as a committee we feel that giving and obtaining treats from neighbors there is less chance of a child receiving foreign objects in the treats. Mr. O' Connor will give us assistance in this matter through the Waterloo School Administration and Area 7 newsletter that goes out to the schools. Russell Burt will approach the Courier, radio and T-V for help in our concern for the safety of the children on that night. Gary Heinick reported the side walk program 9004 completed. The ',,hest side to he finished bir the end of October. The East side program is complete. Heinick moved that the 1976 Sidewalk Program be presented to Mayor Leo Rooffand the Waterloo City Council after the Safety Meeting in January. Seconded br Richard Price. Discussion on the ramps pertaining to the sidewalks in the residental areas. Gary Heinick reported that the Traffic Safety Book will be updated and distributed to the elementary school principals and other concerned people. Mr. O' Connor stated that Mr. George Diestelmeier, Superintendent of the waterloo Schools, w-'as ver-T safety conscious and this year we could expect the school administrations support and cooperation. Discussion on the Ansborough speed limit near the Westridge School is a real concern. Mr. O' Connor pointed out the speed , now at 35ner ,hour, should be reduced and school signs erected on Ansborough. The committee members agreed that a letter be sent to the Mayor with a copy to each council member recomending a 25 mile per hour limit and the erection of school signs immediately in this area. It was suggested that Maurice Parker, City Council P. T.A. Chairman on Safety, invite P. T.A. Safety Cliairpersons and and or P. T.A. Presidents to attended the November meeting of the Safety Committee. The meeting to be held in the City Council Chambers on Thursday November 20, 1975 at 4:30 p.m. Moved by Heinick, Seconded by Jay meeting adjourn. Motion carried. Mrs. Paul Jay, Secretary Mr. Russell Burt, Chairman MINUTES OF MEETING SAFETY COMMITTEE September 18, 1975 The Safety Committee met on September 18, 1975 at 4 :30 P.M. in the Mayor 's Conference Room in City Hallo Present : Chairman Russell Burt , Fred Owen, B. C. Hawn, Mrs . Paul Jay, Maurice Parker, Police Capt . Grimm, Fire Capt . Fortune, Civil Defense Director Rogers , and City Clerk Katherine Gibbs . Presiding : Chairman Russell Burt . The Minutes of 7/17/75 were read. Moved by Jay and Seconded by Hawn that the Minutes of July 17, 1975 be approved. Motion carried. Chairman Burt reported on a letter from T. MPrjorie Pratt, Principal, Frances Grout School on the sidewalk program; stated the program was progressing and sidewalks were being constructed. He felt the Committee should follow up on the other areas where sidewalks were recommended but not put in, to see if the sidewalks could be included in the 1976 pro- gram, mentioning McKinstry Junior High area , Idaho Street. A discussion followed on the Council meeting of June 30, 1975, at which the Resolution of Necessity hearing was held, and it was agreed that sidewalk in the Hoover area should be reconsidered. Capt . Grimm reported a complaint from a lady on Ruth Street about children crossing from the east side of the street to the west side of the street. Moved by Grimm and Seconded by Owen that the City Engineer send a copy of the criteria on stop signs to Supt . Diestelmeier. Motion carried . Chairman Burt stated every school has a copy of the criteria on stop signs and suggested that the main issues should be brought out through the PTA. Mrs . Jay stressed that the Committee needed more publicity as to its existence. A letter from Mrs . Duane L. Miller, President , P.T.A. Edison School was presented as to lights at Ansborough Avenue and Falls Avenue. Capt . Grimm responded that Ansborough Avenue and Falls Avenue were not hazardous and he would not recommend push button control school walk traffic light . Several members felt it was a busy street and Chairman Burt suggested a letter be drafted, or a safety book be presented to the P.T.A. , or a representative attend the next Safety Meeting. The question of the safety book being up to date was mentioned and it was decided the City Engineer would bring the book up to date. Moved by Owen and Seconded by Jay that the letter from T. Marjorie Pratt, Principal, Frances Grout School be received and placed on file. Motion carried. Mrs . Jay read a letter from Mary Jo Davidson, Chairman, Safety Committee, Roosevelt School P.T.A. on traffic hazard of children living on west side of Highway 63 who attend Roosevelt School, and poor performance of duties of patrol lady hired by the City. Moved by Jay, Seconded by Owen that the letter from the Safety Committee be received and placed on file. Motion carried . Moved by Hawn, Seconded by Jay that the communication from Mrs . Miller be received and placed on file. Motion carried. Chairman Burt stated the Roosevelt School situation had been brought up before several times . Capt. Grimm said it was no worse than before, he has tried to teach the children not to put faith in the lights . A dis- cussion followed and it was suggested that Capt. Murray could replace the patrol lady who was not doing her job. - 2 - Chairman Burt pointed out this was the beginning of the school year and. suggested that all school safety children attend the next Safety Committee meeting to gather information to be presented at the schools . Capt. Grimm felt the book should be updated and then the Committee go through the proper school people. A discussion followed as to number of schools with P.T.A. City Council representatives , including parochial schools . It was decided to get in touch with Bill O'Connor to get the criteria out to the schools . Capt. Grimm mentioned Halloween being one month away and Capt . Fortune said Fire Prevention Week would be in two weeks . Chairman Burt said the Committee would wait until the next meeting on Halloween. Hawn brought up the progress of putting in ramps for the handicapped and Capt. Grimm reported on downtown area. Chairman Burt said he would get with O'Connor about the letter to the schools, Curt Van Deest would check with Gary Heinick about Idaho Street sidewalk being extended out to Newell Street . Moved by Owen, Seconded by Jay meeting adjourn. Motion carried. Katherine Gibbs, Secretary Russell Burt , Chairman V-,4k10-9 I�M'Mtes of i iayors Safety Council IMM'^ Thurs 7-17-75 taken by J.l.Grimm for K.Gibbs Roll Call by Sec. Present: Pres Burt, Theola Jay, B.C.Hawm, I.J.Willadsen, Capt. Fortune, Lt. Grimm, Gary Hienick(Eng), Mr. Bryant (Comm Development), John White ( Chambe r of Comm) Called to Order by Chinn Burt at 16)40 after quorum was established. Minutes of previous mtg read by Sec and Approved. Motion by Willadsen, 2nd by White. Old Business: 1. Discussion by Chnn lAirt on the 6-23-75 Council Titg on sidewalk proposals. Stated we could have had more Safety members in attendance and aske: for better attendance if possille in furture to back up our position. 2. Discussed the negative actions by the residents of the Hoover Jr High area in regards to th sidew 1k program. Apparently the residents of the area are NOT safety minded. There was a block of persons that did not wish to have the sidewalks in now or apparently later in the Hoover area. There was other areas also that had scattered objections also. Due to the negative attitudes expressed at the Council mtg for the proposals it does appear that more interest will have to be generated through the schools if the sidewalk porposals are going to get the proper backing- from some areas. It is also urged that the schools do get the Safety messages about proper walking_ and riding bicycles in the street to the school children as it does not sound like there will be sidewalks in all areas. 3. Mrs Jays was critical of Council members who did not acknowledge having received the sidewalk program prior to coming to the Council meeting. It has been established that this information did go out to all members prior to this scheduled herring meeting. ( approximately 3 weeks prior ) )4. Gary Heinick reports that 105 of the approved sidewalks program in now underway. y 5. Heinick reports the City has installed 1. ramp sidewalks for the hanicapped in the downtown area and they have been well received and they work well. More are in the planning stages for the rest of Conway areas. Also plans are underway and progress beina made on the handicapped sidewalk ramps in the shopping areas. 6. Chinn Burt suggests that the Safety Committee be reorganized to include the ex-officio members as regular members of the Committee so that the problem of not having a quorum for the meetings can be resolved as most of these members are always here but they are not full members and can't vote. He is to look into this. There may be a conflict of interest involved. mo ti on 7. Clean Burt that the meeting for August 21 be dispensed with as usual and the next meeting be held Sept. 18th 1975. Seconded by Jays. Carried. 8. John White reported that the Chamber is still working on a motorcycle Safety program and they are looking into possibility of using the UNI course through _Drivers Ed or similar group. UNI has facilities and course. hould be able to report on at next meeting. New Bus: Safety Committee congratulated Grimm on making Captain of Police. Motion to adjourn by Willadsen seconded and adjourned at 1735. MINUTES OF MEETING MAYOR' S SAFETY COMMITTEE June 19 , 1975 The Safety Committee met on June 19, 1975 at 4: 30 P.M. in the Mayor' s Conference Room in City Hall. Present : Chairman Russell Burt , B. C. Hawn, William O' Connors and Katherine Gibbs ; also, Police Lt . Grimm, Fire Capt. Fortune, Asst. City Engineer Heinick and Community Development Lawrence Bryant. Chairman Burt announced the meeting adjourned for lack of a quorum. Katherine Gibbs , Secretary Russell Burt, Chairman A discussion followed: Heinick reminded those present that the hearing on the Resolution of Necessity for the 1975 Sidewalk Program, Contract No. 42 , was set for this coming MONDAY NIGHT, JUNE 23, 1975 at 7: 00 P.M. He presented copies of the 2/24/75 letter to the Mayor outlining the streets to be included in the program, stating the Council has given the Committee a three year program, the money was available in revenue sharing, objec- tions have been filed and it was very important that the program get every bit of support it could. He said he would present pictures of children in the streets , etc. Chairman Burt said the PTA people should come to support the program and the news media asked to publicize the hearing would be on MONDAY NIGHT, JUNE 23 , 1975 at 7: 00 P.M. It was agreed that the best way to support this program was to stress safety. Chairman Burt said people would be needed to support Independence , Idaho and Rainbow Drive as the property owners were not in favor of being assessed for the sidewalks. Hawn brought out that the National Safety Council wanted a mortorcycle training program and the Community Development Council of the Chamber of Commerce had voted to support it subject to the approval of the Chamber Board of Directors . CHAIRMAN BURT URGED ALL MEMBERS OF THE MAYOR' S SAFETY COMMITTEE TO ATTEND THE COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY NIGHT, JUNE 23, 1975 AT 7 : 00 P.M. TO SUPPORT THE 1975 SIDEWALK PROGRAM;ALSO, PTA MEMBERS SHOULD BE CON- TACTED AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO BE PRESENT AT THE COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY NIGHT, JUNE 23, 1975 at 7: 00 P .M. WE NEED YOUR HELP ! MINUTES OF MEETING MAYOR' S SAFETY COMMITTEE MAY 15, 1975 The Safety Committee met on May 15, 1975 at 4 :30 P.M. in the Mayor 's Confer- ence Room in City Hall. Present : Chairman Russell Burt , I. J. Willadsen, B. C. Hawn, Mrs . Paul Jay, John White, William O'Connors , Police Lt . Grimm, Fire Capt. Fortune, Civil Defense Director Roger, Asst . City Engineer Heinick, Community Development Lawrence Bryant, Mayor Rooff, Katherine Gibbs , Rudy Bloemker, Principal Find PTA Whittier School and Jack Hilton, Principal of Kittrell School. Chairman Burt presided over the meeting. Chairman Burt called for any corrections to the minutes of the April 17 , 1975 meeting, there being none, announced the minut es stand approved. Chairman Burt reported on his meeting with Mayor Rooff on adequate lighting on Highway 63 and around the hospital. Mayor Rooff reported the Council received the Committee ' s recommendations for the sidewalk program and instructed the City Engineer to proceed accordingly. He, then, requested all the Committee to come to the hearing to support the program (June 23, 1975 at 7 :00 P.M. in Council Chambers in City Hall) as if the objections are overwhelming, the Council may go against the program. Mayor Rooff continued, on lighting, that lights were turned off in places where the City Electrician thought were overlighted ; the City was trying to cut 20% off the consumption of energy in the City; federal government is going to tell power plants they have to cut, the City was doing a complete citywide study with IPS as to needs and to cut any waste. He stated this was not a final thing, some lights may be cut and then added again, the City was very much concerned about safety and were testing and trying, and when they come up with what the City should do, it would be brought to the Safety Committee. He reported on the cost of City energy and the savings if 20% could be cut . If any areas are pinpointed as needing more lightings , he said the City would take a favorable look at them. Speed limits in school areas were discussed and the Mayor reported on the traffic signals recently installed . Heinick reported on the sidewalk program; hearing on Resolution of Necessity being set for June 23, 1975; slides could be obtained and a map colored. Chairman Burt stated he received the City Engineer 's letter as to priorities on curb ramps for handicapped and the letter was read. Hawn reported on the Governor's Ccyrmittee 's meeting for help for handicapped, and his meetings with Stan Tusler as to getting private construction to meet the new building code requirements . Moved by Willadsen, seconded by Jay that the Committee forward the recommenda- tions with our blessing to the Community Development Board and Board of Super- visors for the locations mentioned in the letter. Motion carried. Heinick stated he would talze care of this. Chairman Burt called for new business and bicycle safety was discussed, includ- ing new State laws, people being taught rules and regulations , co-operation from news media, parent support. Motorcycle and mini-bikes were also taken up, including posting of school grounds, authority on private property. Jay stated the City Police Department and Lt . Grimm were doing an excellent job, this was the week to say thanks, and suggested a letter be sent saying "Thanks to the Police Department and Lt . Grimm, representative on the Safety Committee". O'Connors indicated he would like to become a member of the Safety Committee, and it was moved by Jay, seconded by Willadsen that Mr. O'Connors be asked to join the Safety Committee and voted a full member. Motion carried. Moved Willadsen, seconded by Burt , the meeting adjourn, Katherine Gibbs, Secretary Russell Burt , Chairman MINUTES OF MEETING MAYOR' S SAFETY COMMITTEE APRIL 17 , 1975 The Safety Committee met on April 17, 1975 at 4: 30 P .M. in the Mayor' s Confer- ence Room in City Hall . Present : Russell Burt , Chairman, John Clover, I . D. Willadsen, KennethStutz , B. C. Hawn, Mrs . Theola Jay and Katherine Gibbs ; also Fire Captain Gene Fortune, Asst. City Engineer Gary Heinick, Lawrence Bryant and Bill O'Connor. Presiding: Chairman Russell Burt. Chairman Burt called the meeting to order and asked for discussion of any sug- gestions made March 20th. There being none, Community Development Representative Bryant gave a report on the Community Block Grant , stating $10,000 has been proposed for special needs of handicapped and elderly, which included a special entrance to City Hall and accessible sidewalks from the housing for elderly project to the shopping cen- ter on West Ridgeway Avenue. He recommended that the Committee made sure all new structures adhered to the rules and regulations . Asst . City Engineer Heinick reported the recommendations were ready and a pri- ority list needed to be established and asked if Mr. Burt would write Commun- ity Development. Mrs . Jay informed the Committee of a petition from Barabara Call for Westridge School PTA for a traffic control light at intersection of Ansborough Avenue and Ridgemont Road. A discussion followed on need of a traffic count , type of light, patrol doing a good job, but children going to school 20 minutes before school starts . Chairman Burt stated the petition could be presented to the Council with the recommendation a study be made, but he felt the Committee should work out a system whereby the petitioners would not get in the habit of going to the Council and bypass the Committee. Moved by Stultz and seconded by Jay that the Committee forward the petition to the Mayor and Council with the recommendation that a new study be made at Ansborough Avenue and Ridgemeont Road. Motion carried. Chairman Burt asked that some of the members come to the Council meeting on May 5th. Mrs . Jay introduced Mr. Bill O ' Connors who asked for any suggestions which might help solve the traffic problem at Elk Run School. A discussion followed on portable signs and it was agreed this worked well when the patrol was on duty, but children came to school too early. Stultz mentioned if children came to school thirty minutes early the school couldn' t assume the liability, that the school was liable from home to school and school back home. It was suggested the proper channel could be the County Sheriff, INRCOG, Board of Supervisors , Wally Reed. Mr. OConnors enformed the group that Bicycle Safety Workshop for first thru sixth grades were being held in the Administration Building. Chairman Burt stated it was hard to enforce the bicycle laws . Asst. City Engineer Heinick gave a progress report on the sidewalk program, stating a priority list was being prepared for presentation to the Council. Fire Capt . Fortune reported several complaints concerning the curbing and in- adequate lighting on streets where children and women walk and asked that def- inite corrective recommendations be made. Chairman Burt asked for a list of the different areas, stating other areas could be added and some type of authority should be set up . The question was raised as to who had the authority to decide and to be responsible. It was agreed that Mayor Rooff should oe asked to attend the next Meeting. O 'Connors stated the week of April 20th was designated a Tornado Safety Week, and the schools were sending to all parents a brochure . Several public build- ing, including the Hippodrome were discussed. A new proposed residency of the Black Hawk County Health Center was discussed with regard to safety of the children in the Frances Grout and McKinstry School area. Moved by Stultz, seconded by Jay that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. Katherine Gibbs , Secretary Russell Burt , Chairman MINUTES OF MEETING SAFETY COMMITTEE MARCH 20, 1975 The Safety Committee met on March 20, 1975 at 4 :30 P.M. in the Mayorls Con- ference Room in City Hall. Present : Chairman Russell Burt, Richard Price, B. C. Hawn, Mrs. Paul Jay, John White, Lt. Grimm, Stan.Tusler and Katherine Gibbs . Presiding : Chairman Russell Burt. Chairman Burt adjourned the meeting for lack of a quorum. Katherine Gibbs , Secretary Russell Burt , Chairman Chairman Burt , in informally discussing the Council action of 3/17/75, mient i o ned the petition for flashing yellow light on West Third Street, near Vermont Street corner, and a reduction of speed limit to 20 mph for three block stretch from Vermont Street to Marsh Street, should have been brought to the Safety Committee as this might set a precedent for bypassing the Committee and the requests not being checked out. It was agreed that the correct procedure was to go through the Committee. Stan Tusler gave a report on the Building Code requirements as to sidewalks; also, street light installation in new subdivisions , ramps in multiple dwell- ings and into City Hall, Ramps in other public buildings were discussed. B. C. Hawn reported he was meeting with the City Engineer to come up with priorities, Stan Tusler said the Builders have been very concerned, stating the State Building Commissioner was in charge of enforcing the law. Chairman Burt remarked that the Safety Committee was off to a good start it was involved in a number of things , making recommendations, meeting vari- ous people. He felt by having these people come to the Committee meetings , the Committee was getting straight answers . He asked John White to present to the Safety Committee any items that he thought should be looked into-as the Committee was getting involved with the total City and not just the schools, MINUTES OF MEETING SAFETY COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 18 , 1975 The Safety Conaiiittee met on February 18 , 1975 at 4 : 30 P .M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall . Present : Chairman Russell Burt , Fred Owen, B . C . Hawn, Mrs . Paul Jay, John Clover , Kenneth Stultz, Richard Price and Katherine Gibbs ; also , Police Lt. Grimm, Fire Captain Fortune , Civil Defense Director Rogers , Asst . City Engineer Heinick and Lawrence Bryant of Community Development . Presiding: Chairman Russell Burt . Moved by Owen, seconded by Grimm that the minutes of January 21 , 1975 , be corrected by striking "four-way stop signs" and inserting "signal lights" in the action on Ansborough Avenue and Ridgemont Road near the new Sun- nyside Temple , and approved . Motion carried. Chairman Burt asked for any old business , there being none he asked the Committee to get right to the sidewalk priority list for 1975 . He re- ported on the meeting last Thursday with the City Engineers , discussed some of the sidewalks in the priority list and asked for comments , Mrs . Jay stated (1) the Frances Grout Area, Vine Street to Highway 20 along Idaho Street , (2) Independence Avenue from corner of Idaho Street and (3) Independence Avenue out to Blowers Creek, (4) Castle Hill area, Rainbow Drive, Hackett Road east to existing walk (north side only) (5) Hillcrest Road to Ridgeway Avenue and from Ridgeway Road and Hill- crest down to Baltimore Avenue , (6) From Ridgeway Avenue down Kimball Avenue to Mitchell Avenue, Shultz stated 600 Easton Avenue is the only house in the block which doesn' t have a sidewalk. He checked the 1973 priority list and reported Westridge Avenue to St. Francis Hospital and Greenbrier School area were not included. Jay remarked West High area and sidewalks at the Housing for Elderly on Ridgeway Avenue could be done next year. Grimm suggested looking into safety, federal and state fund programs . Jay reported on the Committee' s Meeting with the City Council , stated the Council favored a program including several different schools and suggested a letter of recommendations be given the Mayor . Chairman Burt said the Committee assumed the present Council received past recommendations but the Council was unaware of these . Schultz and Price asked that copies of the Committee' s minutes should be given Council . Chairman Burt asked if there was any more discussion on sidewalks in the top priority list. Hawn asked about Bishop Avenue and was informed this was not on top pri- ority list . Jay mentioned the new sidewalks would have the new curbs for handicapped persons . Moved Jay, seconded Hawn that the sidewalks discussed as top priority be recommended for 1975 . Motion carried. Fortune suggested the committee have a second list with fewer priorities . Chairman Burt announced Lawrence Bryant would give a report on informa- tion on handicaps . White of Chamber of Commerce stated they didn' t have a report but sug- gested Building Official Tusler be contacted for a copy of the new law and was informed the bill was coming out of Des Moines . Hawn expressed his concern about improvements for the handicapped and getting started with downtown in buildings like the post office , etc. and asked if funds were available. - 2 - Bryant stated as far as priorities and specifics on the program, he didn' t know. Heinick slid the ramps should be included in the program and a letter should come from this committee. Shultz said the letter should come from another committee , not this group . Heinick felt the scope should include the handicapped persons . A discussion followed, Safety Committee means all citizens , ramps not a safety matter but part of Building Code and has to do with Building Commissioner . Price stated ramp off curb was a safety factor and the handicapped and elderly should not be bypassed . Shultz said there was an unawareness of present laws . Clover said the Building Commissioner had charge of that. Owen recommended that we get on with a quick and complete compliance with the new law. Bryant said we write Building Official to see if he is aware of the law. Heinick said as a committee, a formal request should be made to the Build- ing Commissioner to make a report on the progress . Shultz asked that the committee write the Mayor and Council that the Building Commissioner should be made aware of this law. Chairman Burt said a letter should be sent to the Mayor and Council mak- ing them aware of 104A, Chapter 1119 - 65th GA - 1974 Session (Chapter 1120) SF 1125 . Chairman Burt asked if the committee would want to bring up Wren Road from Huntington Road to Downing Avenue and Heinick said it would be in- cluded on the paving program. Moved by Clover , seconded by Owen that the committee go back to meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 4 : 30 P.M. Motion carried. Moved by Jay and seconded by Grimm the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. Katherine Gibbs , Secretary Russell Burt , Chairman. SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, December 19, 1974 - 4 :30 P.M. In the Mayor's Conference Room, City Hall Waterloo, Iowa AGENDA Roll Call . Minutes of previous meeting approved. Oral presentations. New business. Adjournment. Mayor Leo Rooff will attend the meeting, so we hope you can be present. Katherine Gibbs Secretary 1 �,,, �.� 2 - Mayor Rooff, with regard to the Better Community Fund Grant , asked the Committee to consider the follo-ling two things : 1 - 'afficial recommendation from the Committee for use of Community act money for safety for handicapped persons in the sidewalk, public buildings , etc . areas . 2 - Recommendations for sidewalks , including the Lafayette School area up to Adrian Street . Mayor Rooff presented a request from Charles E. Miller, Vice Principal of Hoover Junior High School, for sidewalks from Hillcrest Road from Ridgeway to Hoover Junior High. Chairman Burt stated the Safety Committee would like to meet with the Council on Monday night when it was feasible. Willadsen asked if the meetingss had to be held on Thursday at 4 :30 P.M. and Fortune suggested Tuesday at 4 :30 P.M. on January 21, 1975 . Moved by Fortune and seconded by Owen that next meetira_ date and time be changed to Tuesday, January 21, 1975 at 4 :30 P.M. Motion carried . 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' � ' ` ^.` ^ � ' � . . . -' . ` ^ ` `� ` � ` ` � , - / ' � ^ ^ . �' ` .`- �- '� ^ �� � . o � - ^� ` � ^ - -^ ' � ` , �� ' , ' ' �c' ' / . ` ` - ' ` ^ `�' ^�' � '� � , ^ � - `` - `' ' . . � ^ MINUTES OF MEETING SAFETY COMMITTEE November 21, 1974 The Safety Committee met on November 21, 1974 at 4 :30 P.M. in the Mayor ' s Conference Room in City Hall. Present : Chairman Russell Burt , John Clover, Mrs . Paul Jay and Katherine Gibbs . Presiding : Chairman Russell Burt . Chairman Burt stated the Safety Committee meeting is held every 3RD THURS- DAY OF EACH MONTH AT 4 :30 P.M. and adjourned the meeting for lack of a quorum. Katherine Gibbs , Secretary Russell Burt , Chairman Give some thought to the following suggestions : Re : Halloween Night Tricks or Treats PTA, Churches , Civic Clubs , etc . to sponsor the distribution of treats at designated locations , with the citizens to contribute the funds , for which they will receive a sign for their doors stating "I've contributed". Russell Burt , Chairman