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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-04/17/2000April 17, 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 17, 2000. Mayor John R. Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Anders, Jordan, Krizek, Murphy, Gronen, Getty, Berry. Invocation by: Reverend Robert Olsen, Concordia Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod). Pledge of Allegiance: Don Temeyer, City Planner. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 113624 - Amelia Clemensen stated that she contacted the Mayor's office, and they refused to let her picket Covenant Hospital. Ms. Clemensen stated that she has been physically abused on several occasions while a patient at Covenant. Ms. Clemensen stated that Covenant is a big corporation, and for someone like her it is a heck of a fight. Ms. Clemensen stated that Covenant has falsified reports, and that the report of abuse did not go through the right channels to Des Moines. Ms. Clemensen stated that she visited with Mr. Burfeind, and he told her to let him know the next time she is a patient and he would make sure her stay is nice. Mayor Rooff asked Ms. Clemensen if she contacted state agencies. Ms. Clemensen stated that they did a good job of covering up. Mayor Rooff stated that the city does not feel 9th Street is a good place to picket. Police Chief Koehrsen stated that citizens can picket on public property as long as they don't interfere with traffic or block the sidewalks. Chief Koehrsen stated the area where Ms. Clemensen wants to picket has no sidewalk, but that she could go to the other side of the street. Chief Koehrsen commented that it is the fundamental right of all citizens to picket as long as they don't interfere with traffic or pedestrians. Mayor Rooff stated that the city is trying to help Ms. Clemensen and asked her to meet with Councilperson Gronen after tonight's meeting. Councilperson Gronen stated that a process is in place through the Iowa Medical Board and Iowa Hospital Association. Ms. Clemensen stated that they have in her file that she has a bladder problem. Ms. Clemensen stated that while she was a patient at Covenant, a nurse grabbed her by the ankle, yanked her around and put her on the commode. Mayor Rooff stated that he is sorry for what happened to Ms. Clemensen but it is not anything the city can get involved with. Mayor Rooff stated that we are concerned about her welfare on the busy street and urged Ms. Clemensen to meet with Councilperson Gronen. Mary Haasis, 116 Courtland Street, stated that she does not like the 5:30 p.m. council meeting time as it interferes with the supper hour and news shows. Ms. Haasis asked about the people who let their house burn, but she cannot burn her leaves. Ms. Haasis stated that the people admitted they smelled smoke, but did not report the fire and went to work. She stated something should be done. James Robison, 1555 Newell, stated that he received a letter dated April 4, 2000 from Fire Chief Frank Magsamen regarding property located at 121 Sumner Street. Mr. Robison stated that there are external problems around the property. Mr. Robison stated that he understands that Chief Magsamen has rules that citizens must comply, but he has told the city he is in compliant. Mr. Robison stated that he talked with Sang -Ki Han, Assistant City Attorney. Mr. Robison stated that Mr. Han told him he could sell the property or the city could file an injunction and force his mother to tear the building down. Mr. Robison stated that he told Chief Magsamen he needs a time frame of what will happen. Mayor Rooff stated that this property has been a problem for ten years. Mayor Rooff asked Mr. Robison to meet with Councilperson Berry. Mr. Robison stated that his mom has owned the property since 1949, and it has been vacant for about four years. Mr. Robison stated that he would like the mayor, council, police, and attorney to meet with adjacent property owners to come up with a long-term solution. Mayor Rooff asked Mr. Robison why he has not sought assistance through all the rehabilitation programs. Mr. Robison stated that he was told they do not qualify because the building is not owner occupied. April 17, 2000 Page 2 ORAL PRESENTATION CONTINUED Mayor Rooff stated that the council cannot make a determination on this item tonight and asked Mr. Robison to meet with Councilpersons Getty and Berry after tonight's meeting. Getty/Murphy that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113625 - Getty/Jordan that the Agenda, as amended to add Item la and delete Items 6 and 7, for the Regular Session on Monday, April 17, 2000, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113626 - Jordan/Murphy that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, April 10, 2000, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mayor Rooff read a proclamation declaring April 24 - 30, 2000, as Arbor Week. Mayor Rooff read a proclamation declaring the Year 2000 as the Year of the Environment in Waterloo. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 113627 - Anders/Jordan that communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Waterloo Memorial Board to hold annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29, 2000, at 10:30 a.m. starting on Commercial Street between West 5th and 6th Streets, west to Park Avenue, north to Mulberry Street, east to East 5th Street, and south to Memorial Hall be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-197. DOCUMENTS 113628 - Anders/Jordan that communication from Chief of Police transmitting request of Pony Express to conduct annual fund-raiser on Friday, April 21, 2000, starting at 3:00 p.m. with route to start at Evansdale city limits on Independence Avenue to City Hall be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-198. 113629 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for Edward and Linda Held for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $116,694.00 for property located at 1637 Butler Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward application to the Black Hawk County Assessor. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-199. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 113630 - Jordan/Anders 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 third time and adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assined No. 4413. April 17, 2000 BILLS PAYMENT 113631 - Krizek Page 3 that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-78, dated April 17, 2000, in the amount of $805,059.56, 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. 2000-200. NEW BUSINESS 113632 - Getty/Gronen to instruct Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Lagoon Control/Generator Building for WPFC, Contract No. 614, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113633 - Jordan/Murphy that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Lagoon Controls/Generator Building for WPFC, Contract No. 614, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113634 - 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. 2000-201. 113635 - Berry/Krizek that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. as May 15, 2000, 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. 2000-202. MISCELLANEOUS 113636 - Getty/Jordan 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 applications for outdoor service area and cigarette license permit, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Beer Permit Application Class B Waterloo Softball Association, Burton & Longfellow Avenues (Renewal) (Expires 10/24/00) (Includes Sunday Sales) 2. Beer Permit Application Class C Express Mart, 1027 East 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/9/01) (Includes Sunday Sales) Wareco, 1008 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 4/19/01) (Includes Sunday Sales) Holiday Stationstore, 3260 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 05/04/01) (Includes Sunday Sales) 3. Wine Permit Application Class B Express Mart, 1027 East 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/9/01) (Includes Sunday Sales) April 17, 2000 Page 4 MISCELLANEOUS CONTINUED 4. Beer/Liquor Permit Application Class C Broosters, 3555 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/22/01) (Includes Sunday Sales) Golden China, Inc., 2046 E. Ridgeway Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 05/04/01) (Includes Sunday Sales) The Bluebird Lounge, 921 Broadway Street (New) (Expires 4/19/01) (Includes Sunday Sales) 5. Application for Outdoor Service Area Broosters, 3555 University Avenue (04/22/00 - 11/30/00) Waterloo Softball Association, Burton & Longfellow Avenues (04/24/00 10/24/00) 6. Application for Cigarette Permit Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 1334 Flammang Drive Johnny Poppers, 910 West 5th Street Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. BONDS 113637 - Jordan/Anders that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the City Clerk through April 17, 2000, be received, placed on file and report and bonds be approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 113638 - Jordan/Berry that the Council adjourn at 6:02 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk • •