HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-04/10/2000April 10, 2000
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, April 10, 2000. Mayor John R. Rooff
in the Chair. Roll Call: Anders, Jordan, Krizek, Murphy, Gronen, Getty, Berry.
Invocation by: Reverend John Moore, Grace Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod).
Pledge of Allegiance: D.A.R.E. students Scott Fisher, Charles King and Mola Sulentic,
Logan; Jeff Wilson and Cody Paine, St. John's; Cortney Koehrsen and Yvonne Peterson,
Hoover; and Lee Kuenstling, Troop 144.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
113579 - Charles Person, 1137 Ravenwood, stated that he has established the Downtown
Athletic Club in the Eastside of Waterloo. Their message is about family,
education, friends, and work. Mr. Person reviewed the Downtown Athletic Club's
programs. Mr. Person stated that youth who are currently incarcerated need his
program. Mr. Person stated that he is working on a program entitled, "Beat The
Street", and the First Judicial Court System, the School System and Area VII are
working with him on the program. Mr. Person stated that image is everything,
and the Eastside is not as bad as people think. Mr. Person stated that
community support is not there, and it's time to make changes necessary to
change Waterloo. Mr. Person stated that he is working with a group of friends
at Hawkeye Community College who did research and found out certain people we
depend on for our kids are not doing their job, so they figured it was time for
them to step up. Mr. Person commented that a lot of people don't know about the
Eastside. Mr. Person stated that it is time we start coming up with programs
and marketability for the Eastside. Mr. Person stated that he is trying to set
up funding for his program, and he wants to change the image of the Eastside in
the positive. Mr. Person stated that he is working closely with Councilperson
Berry and is just trying to establish credibility.
Mayor Rooff stated that he appreciates Mr. Person bringing this to the council
and asked Mr. Person to work with Councilperson Berry and keep her apprised.
Councilperson Berry stated that she has talked with Mr. Person regarding his
ideas for kids on the Eastside. Councilperson Berry stated that Mr. Person
wants to establish a positive outcome for disadvantaged, and she supports his
program.
Getty/Jordan
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
113580 - Jordan/Anders
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, April 10, 2000,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113581 - Murphy/Gronen
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, April 3, 2000,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
The West High School Leadership Class gave a presentation.
Mayor Rooff read a proclamation declaring April 17, 2000, as West Fest Day.
Mayor Rooff read a proclamation declaring April 13, 2000, as National D.A.R.E.
Day.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
113582 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting recommendation of award
of contract in the amount of $415,566.94 to Rampart Corporation of Waterloo,
Iowa, in conjunction with F.Y. 2000 Concrete and Structure Repair Program,
Contract No. 617, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
award of contract", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-169.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONTINUED
113583 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from Facilities Maintenance Supervisor transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of $55,771.00 to Kowalsky
Signs of Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with the Five Sullivan Brothers
Convention Center Sign Enhancement be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said award of contract", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-170.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
113584 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of South View
Estates for a variance to Subdivision Ordinance Section 2.4(2a) requiring plat
and accompanying documents to be recorded within nine months of the date of City
Council approval be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-171.
113585 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Castle Hill School
for an exception to burning yard waste to burn a prairie grass area
approximately 60 x 60 feet located at 1720. Maynard Avenue on April 10, 2000,
together with recommendation of approval of the Fire Chief, Leisure Services
Director and Superintendent of Recycling/Sanitation, be received, placed on file
and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-172.
113586 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Pam and Bud Jones
for a site plan amendment to the "C -Z" Conditional Zoning District for property
commonly known as 2452 Burton Avenue for the addition of a curb -cut on the north
side of the property for the storage of asphalt contracting equipment, together
with recommendation of denial of the Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing
as May 1, 2000, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above
described request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of
same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-173.
113587 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of John Hospaodarsky
for a site plan amendment to the "M -2,P" Planned Industrial District to use a
portion of Greyhound Park for a parabounce balloon ride, together with
recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission,
be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as May 1,
2000, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described
request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-174.
113588 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Schenk
Engineering on behalf of Allen Memorial Hospital to vacate the drainage easement
generally located along the westerly side of Lots 10 through 18 in Vold
Addition, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming
and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date
of hearing as May 1, 2000, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the
above described request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice
of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-175.
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PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC CONTINUED
113589 - Anders/Jordan
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that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Eppstein Uhen
Architects for a site plan amendment to the "S-1" Shopping Center Commercial
District for development of an Osco Store to be generally located on the
southwest corner of Kimball and Ridgeway Avenues, together with recommendation
of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as May 8, 2000, at 5:30
p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted
and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-176.
113590 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Rose Hill Church of
God in Christ, 800 Broadway Street, for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on
April 15, 2000, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in conjunction with a church band
playing at an outdoor fundraiser, together with recommendation of approval of
the Police Chief, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-177.
113591 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Eppstein Uhen
Architects to vacate, sell and convey for $22,500.00 the 50' x 150' portion of
Kimball Avenue frontage road generally described as in front of the AAA office
building, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming
and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date
of hearing as May 8, 2000, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the
above described request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice
of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-178.
113592 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Eppstein Uhen
Architects to vacate the 16' sanitary sewer easement generally located along the
southern boundary of Lot 23 in Southgate Addition, together with recommendation
of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as May 8, 2000, at 5:30
p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted
and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-179.
REPORTS
113593 - Krizek/Murphy
that communication from City Clerk transmitting March 2000 Financial Report,
with total revenues in the amount of $6,410,855.53 and total expenditures in the
amount of $6,706,634.03, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
DOCUMENTS
113594 - Krizek/Murphy
that communication from Facilities Maintenance Supervisor transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $55,771.00 from
Kowalsky Signs of Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with the Five Sullivan Brothers
Convention Center Sign Enhancement, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to
execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-180.
April 10, 2000
DOCUMENTS CONTINUED
113595 - Krizek/Murphy
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that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting an agreement with the
Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad for removal of existing railroad crossings
and concrete patching along the unused Freight House Spur at the following
crossings: Linden Avenue, Vinton Street, Mulberry Street, E. Lafayette Street,
Rhey Street, Fowler Street, Elm Street and Sycamore Street, be received, placed
on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor
authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-181.
113596 - Krizek/Murphy
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion of Project
and Acceptance of Work performed by Paulson Electric Company of Waterloo, Iowa,
in conjunction with F.Y. 1999 River Road Walkway Lighting, Contract No. 574, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted
and two-year maintenance bond be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-182.
113597 - Krizek/Murphy
that communication from Police Chief transmitting Governor's Alliance on
Substance Abuse Grant application in the amount of $14,625.00, with a 25 percent
cash match of $4,875.00, for a total amount of $19,500.00, to be used for
investigative workstation for mug shots and fingerprints, be received, placed on
file and "Resolution approving said grant application", be adopted and Mayor
authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-183.
113598 - Krizek/Murphy
that communication from City Planner transmitting Preliminary Plat of Midport
America, Plat No. 2, together with letter from Engineering Department and staff
report, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said Preliminary
Plat", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-184.
113599 - Krizek/Murphy
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting Preliminary Plat of Audubon
Heights 2nd Addition, together with report of City Engineer and staff report, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said Preliminary Plat", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-185.
113600 - Krizek/Murphy
that communication from Traffic Engineer transmitting an agreement with the Iowa
Department of Transportation for Traffic Safety funding in the amount of
$44,397.00 in conjunction with traffic signal improvements at Ridgeway Avenue
and Hillcrest Road, CS -TSF -8155(45)--85-07, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk
authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-186.
113601 - Krizek/Murphy
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and
Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $415,566.94 from Rampart Corporation
of Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with F.Y. 2000 Concrete and Structure Repair
Program, Contract No. 617, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving
said documents", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-187.
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DOCUMENTS CONTINUED
113602 - Krizek/Murphy
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that communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for Richard
Budde for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $5,448.00 for property located
at 331 Hammond Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-188.
113603 - Krizek/Murphy
that communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for Karen
Burroughs for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $9,514.00 for property
located at 547 Mildred Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area
Plan, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application",
be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-189.
113604 - Krizek/Murphy
that communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for Ed Dolan
for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $158,000.00 for property located at
1455 Newell Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-190.
113605 - Krizek/Murphy
that communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for Todd
Eastman for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $40,000.00 for property
located at 1491 Newell Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area
Plan, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application",
be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-191.
RESOLUTION TO BE ADOPTED
113606 - Gronen/Jordan
that communication from City Planner transmitting request to name east -west
private street off of West 4th Street serving the Pine View Apartment Complex as
Pine View Place, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-192.
113607 - Gronen/Jordan
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting recommendation to post
weight limit restrictions for the Eighteenth Street Bridge be received, placed
on file and "Resolution approving said weight limit restrictions", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-193.
113608 - Gronen/Jordan
that communication from Waterloo Housing Authority transmitting Revision ##1 to
the Comprehensive Improvement Assistance Program be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said revision", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-194.
April 10, 2000
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
113609 - Jordan/Krizek
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that "an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, by repealing Section 2-16, Meetings: Dates, Time and Place for Regular
Meetings; Adjourned Meetings; Calling Special Meetings; Limitation on Business,
of Division 1, Generally, of Article II, the Council, of Chapter 2,
Administration; and by enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 2-16, Meetings:
Dates, Time and Place for Regular Meetings; Adjourned Meetings; Calling Special
Meetings; Limitation on Business, of Division 1, Generally, of Article II, the
Council, of Chapter 2, Administration (permanently change the time of council
meetings from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)", be received, placed on file, considered
and passed for the second time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113610 - Krizek/Jordan
that "an Ordinance amending the 1993 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, by repealing Section 2-177, Qualifications of Board Members, of Division
2, Waterloo Airport Board, of Article VII, Boards and Commissions, of Chapter 2,
Administration, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 2-177, Qualifications
of Board Members, of Division 2, Waterloo Airport Board, of Article VII, Boards
and Commissions, of Chapter 2, Administration (allow up to two members to be
appointed from Black Hawk County or any county within the State of Iowa, and one
member may be a resident of the City of Cedar Falls)", be received, placed on
file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113611 - Jordan/Gronen
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113612 - Jordan/Murphy
that "an Ordinance amending the 1993 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, by repealing Section 2-177, Qualifications of Board Members, of Division
2, Waterloo Airport Board, of Article VII, Boards and Commissions, of Chapter 2,
Administration, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 2-177, Qualifications
of Board Members, of Division 2, Waterloo Airport Board, of Article VII, Boards
and Commissions, of Chapter 2, Administration (allow up to two members to be
appointed from Black Hawk County or any county within the State of Iowa, and one
member may be a resident of the City of Cedar Falls)", be received, placed on
file and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4411.
113613 - Berry/Getty
that "an ordinance amending the 1993 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, by repealing Subsection (d), Duties, of Section 30-8, Board of Plumbing
Examiners and Appeals, of Chapter 30, Plumbing; and enacting in lieu thereof a
new Subsection (d), Duties, of Section 30-8, Board of Plumbing Examiners and
Appeals, of Chapter 30, Plumbing (allow Waterloo Board of Plumbing Examiners and
Appeals to act as Black Hawk County Plumbing Board), be received, placed on
file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113614 - Jordan/Berry
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113615 - Anders/Jordan
that "an ordinance amending the 1993 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, by repealing Subsection (d), Duties, of Section 30-8, Board of Plumbing
Examiners and Appeals, of Chapter 30, Plumbing; and enacting in lieu thereof a
new Subsection (d), Duties, of Section 30-8, Board of Plumbing Examiners and
Appeals, of Chapter 30, Plumbing (allow Waterloo Board of Plumbing Examiners and
Appeals to act as Black Hawk County Plumbing Board), be received, placed on file
and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4412.
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BILLS PAYMENT
113616 - Krizek
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that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-70, dated April 10, 2000, in
the amount of $1,724,563.90, 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. 2000-195.
NEW BUSINESS
113617 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of Barbara Blow, Mark Gardner, and Dee Zevenbergen to the Housing
Board of Appeals, with term expiration date of February 1, 2003, be received,
placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113618 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of appointment
of Michael Hogan to the Waterloo Airport Board, be received, placed on file and
approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
113619 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from Superintendent of Street Department transmitting request
to seek bids for asphalt emulsion/bituminous products in conjunction with F.Y.
2000 Oiling/Seal Coating Program be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-196.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
113620 - Berry/Getty
that the following travel request, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be
received, placed on file and approved:
1. James Walsh, Jr., City Attorney, and Sang Ki Han, Assistant City Attorney, to
attend Government Practice Seminar in Des Moines, Iowa, on May 10, 2000, with
costs not to exceed $242.50.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
113621 - Getty/Murphy
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:
1. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Triple J Mart, 1807 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 4/9/01) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
2. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
The Grand Hotel, 300 W. Mullan Avenue (New) (Expires 04/10/01)(Includes
Sunday Sales)
3. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Olive Garden, 1315 E. San Marnan Drive (Renewal) (Expires 5/29/01)(includes
Sunday Sales)
AJ's Eatery E. Spirits, 1415 E. San Marnan Drive (Renewal) (Expires 4/22/01)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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BONDS
113622 - Jordan/Murphy
that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the City Clerk
through April 10, 2000, be received, placed on file and report and bonds be
approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
113623 - Kevin Everding, 325 Cornwall, stated that he wished to address the traffic
signal improvements at Ridgeway and Hillcrest Road. Mr. Everding stated that a
school crossing was installed in 1956, and we don't need to spend that much
money, its a waste of money. Mr. Everding stated that the city should put a
light on Baltimore and Mitchell.
Tim Mrozek, Traffic Engineer, stated that this is not anther light, we just want
to update the signal and integrate it with Kimball Avenue.
Mayor Rooff stated that the state gave the city funding to update the signal,
and the city improves traffic signals as money becomes available. Mayor Rooff
stated that a meeting was held with residents in the area because the state was
requiring us to put in sidewalks. The residents did not want to uproot the
trees to put in the sidewalks, so the city went back to the state and the state
approved the project without the sidewalks.
Mr. Everding stated that isn't adoption of the Black Hawk Plumbing Board self-
serving, and asked if that would put money in Mayor Rooff's pocket.
Mayor Rooff stated that the ordinance adopted tonight was an amendment to the
Board of Plumbing Examiners and has nothing to do with his personal company.
The ordinance will allow the city's Plumbing Board to act as Black Hawk County's
Plumbing Board.
Jordan/Getty
that the council adjourn at 6:25 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk