HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-01/22/2002January 22, 2002
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 Tuesday, January 22, 2002. Mayor Pro Tem
Harold Getty in the Chair. Roll Call: Berry, Welper, Greenwood, Clark, Jordan, Hurley,
Getty.
Invocation by: Reverend Abraham Funchess, Antioch Baptist Church.
Pledge of Allegiance: Denny Bell, Superintendent of Central Garage.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
116356 - Councilperson Getty stated that the Iowa Commission on Status of African
Americans recognized former mayor Leo Rooff with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Councilperson Getty stated that Mr. Rooff's health did not allow him to attend
the ceremony, and it was an honor and a privilege to receive the award on Mr.
Rooff's behalf. Councilperson Getty stated Mr. Rooff was delighted to be
nominated and overwhelmed to receive the award.
Hurley/Welper
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
116357 - Jordan/Hurley
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Tuesday, January 22,
2002, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
116358 - Berry/Greenwood
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, January 14,
2002, at 5:30 p.m. and Special Session on Thursday, January 17, 2002, at 9:30
a.m. be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Getty presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Don Sparks for
30 years of service.
Mayor Pro Tem Getty presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Sandie Greco for
30 years of service.
Mayor Pro Tem Getty presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Charles "Gordy"
Linker for 30 years of service.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
116359 - Jordan/Hurley
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Manufacture and
Installation of Skate Park Equipment, as published in the Waterloo Courier on
January 14, 2002, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
116360 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor Pro Tem called for
written and oral objections and there were none.
Clark/Jordan
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
116361 - Jordan/Greenwood
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, form of contract, and request
for proposals, etc. in conjunction with Manufacture and Installation of Skate
Park Equipment", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2002-28.
116362 - Berry/Jordan
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with above said project",
be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2002-29.
January 22, 2002
HEARINGS AND BIDS CONTINUED
116363 - Hurley/Berry
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to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Leisure Services Director for review:
Bidder
American Ramp Company, Joplin, MO
Bid Bond
$2,819.65
Total Bid With
Total Bid Alternates 1-3
$55,409.00 $10,950.00
Landscape Structures, Elkhorn, NE 5% $71,704.00 $76,510.00
Trueride, Duluth, MN 5% $61,746.94 $64,646.94
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
116364 - Welper/Jord;n
that communication from City Clerk transmitting request of the American Cancer
Society Relay for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on May 10, 2002, from 7:00
p.m. to 12:00 p.m. in conjunction with singing and band activity at Waterloo
Memorial Stadium -Central Middle School, together with recommendation of Police
Chief to approve from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said request from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2002-30.
116365 - Hurley/Jordan
that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request of Lincoln
Savings Bank for a minor site plan amendment to allow a temporary building and
ATM machine facility prior to construction of a new facility generally located
near the Tower Park office complex be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said minor site plan amendment", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2002-31.
116366 - Welper/Jordan
that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Black Hawk Center
for Independent Living on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Corwin, 1105 Evergreen
Avenue, for a variance to Section 7-1-6 Property Owners to Maintain Right of
Way of the Waterloo Code of Ordinances to allow a wheelchair ramp on city
right-of-way, together with Indemnity Agreement holding the city harmless from
any potential liability regarding the placement of the ramp on city right-of-
way, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request and
agreement", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2002-32.
REPORTS
116367 - Jordan/Hurley
that communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting December 2001
Financial Report, with total revenues in the amount of $4,816,799.45 and total
expenditures in the amount of $4,353,218.15 be received and placed on file.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
DOCUMENTS
116368 - Greenwood/Jordan
that communication from Police Chief transmitting Grant Application with the
Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in conjunction with 2002
Bulletproof Vest Partnership to replace 50 bulletproof vests be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said grant application", be adopted
and Mayor Pro Tem authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2002-33.
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DOCUMENTS CONTINUED
116369 - Berry/Greenwood
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that communication from Senior Planner transmitting application for Joel Cizek
for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $26,000.00 for property located at
77 West 16th Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together
with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said application", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward
same to County Assessor. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2002-34.
116370 - Clark/Jordan
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting application for Thomas L.
Gehl for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $26,830.00 for property
located at 235 Leland Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area
Plan, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said application", be adopted and City Clerk instructed
to forward same to County Assessor. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2002-35.
116371 - Hurley/Jordan
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting application for James and
Marcella Dunnwald for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $5,540.00 for
property located at 205 Linden Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on
file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and City Clerk
instructed to forward same to County Assessor. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2002-36.
116372 - Greenwood/Jordan
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting request from Earth Tech
the assignment of Leah Roger's Sub -consultant Agreement to Tallgrass Historians
to provide Phase I, Cultural Resources Evaluation, in conjunction with F.Y.
2001 Eighteenth Street Bridge Replacement, Contract No. 622, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2002-37.
116373 - Jordan/Hurley
that communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services
transmitting Change Order No. 15 for a net increase in the amount of $14,459.00
for work to be performed by Fagen, Inc., of Granite Falls, Minnesota, in
conjunction -with Easton Avenue Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract No.
549, be received, placed on file and approved and Mayor Pro Tem authorized to
execute same. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
BILLS PAYMENT
116374 - Jordan
that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-80, dated January 22, 2002, in
the amount of $441,833.23, 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 Pro Tem assigned No. 2002-38.
NEW BUSINESS
116375 - Welper/Jordan
that communication from City Attorney transmitting request to hire Segal
Company as a consultant to assist in evaluation of city's obligations relative
to possible changes in health insurance plans, with expenses not to exceed
$2,500.00, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request",
be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2002-39.
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TRAVEL REQUESTS
116376 - Berry/Jordan
that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown,
be received, placed on file and approved:
1. Walter Reed, Jr., Human Rights Director, and Rebecca Johnson and Constance
McGovern, Human Rights Specialists, to attend National Fair Housing School
in Columbus, Ohio, on February 3-8, 2002, with costs not to exceed
$3,979.17.
2. Dennis Gentz, Assistant City Engineer, to attend Iowa Concrete Paving
Associations 38th Annual Concrete Paving Workshop in Des Moines, Iowa, on
February 6-8, 2002, with costs not to exceed $287.06, including use of city
vehicle.
3. Kent Shankle, Curator, to attend "I'll Make Me A World" Celebration and
conference in Des Moines, Iowa, on January 25-27, 2002, with costs not to
exceed $250.00, including use of city vehicle.
4. Richard Earles, Don Temeyer, Dr. Charles Means and John Rathjen to meet
with potential Economic Development Planning personnel for site visit for
the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Project and meet with city staff and
entrepreneurs in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on January 25, 2002, with costs not
to exceed $1,450.00.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
116377 - Jordan/Berry
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 Pawnbroker's License
applications be received, placed on file and approved:
1. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Amalgamated Local 838 U.A.W., 2615 Washington Street (Renewal) (Expires
2/28/03)
2. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
The Pit Stop, 1459 Ansborough Avenue (New) (Expires 2/1/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
3 Star Mart, 127 Jefferson Street (New) (Expires 2/1/03) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Express Super Valu, 1975 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/14/02)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Downtown Amoco, 428 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 01/21/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
3. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
3 Star Mart, 127 Jefferson Street (New) (Expires 2/1/03) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Express Super Valu, 1975 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/14/02)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
4. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Grand China Buffet, 106 Brookeridge (Renewal) (Expires 1/18/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
5. Pawnbroker's License Application
Waterloo Jewelry, 330 E. 4th Street
Levi Brothers Jewelers, LTD., 306 East 4th Street
Mister Money USA, 900 LaPorte Road
Duee's Pawn & Gun, 909 Independence Avenue
Farris Stereo & Loan, 211 West 18th Street
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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ADJOURNMENT
116378 - Hurley/Berry
that the Council adjourn at 6:02 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy "Eckert
City Clerk