HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-03/11/2002March 11, 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 Monday, March 11, 2002. Mayor John R. Rooff
in the Chair. Roll Call: Berry, Welper, Greenwood, Clark, Jordan, Hurley, Getty.
Invocation by: Reverend Robert McMurdock, Heartland Church.
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Scott Jordan.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
116576 - Jerry Shatzer, 1829 West 7th Street, spoke about the need to stop hiring so many
consultants. Mr. Shatzer stated he doesn't think the council knows how many
people in the city we have who are talented and would do consultant work for
free. Mr. Shatzer named several persons he knows who be willing to do
consultant services for free for the city who have the skills, background and
experience to do a good job for the city.
Getty/Jordan
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
116577 - Hurley/Jordan
that the Agenda, as amended to add Item Nos. 25a and 25b, for the Regular
Session on Monday, March 11, 2002, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
116578 - Jordan/Clark
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, March 4,
2002, at 5:30 p.m. be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
116579 - Berry/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on 2002 Cleaning Contract
for City Hall, Carnegie Annex and Police Training Center, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on February 25, 2002, be received and placed on file. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
116580 - This being the time and place of public hearing the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Jordan/Hurley
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
116581 - Jordan/Clark
that "Resolution confirming approval of Request for Proposals, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with 2002 Cleaning Contract for City Hall,
Carnegie Annex and Police Training Center", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-123.
116582 - Getty/Berry
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with above said
project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-124.
116583 Clark/Jordan
to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Building Official/Maintenance Administrator for review:
March 11, 2002 Page 2
HEARINGS AND BIDS CONTINUED
Bidder
Service Master, Waterloo, IA
Diamond Shine, Cedar Rapids, IA
Grovo's Janitorial & Floor
Maintenance, Waterloo, IA
Cue's Janitorial Service, Waterloo, IA
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
HEARINGS
116584 - Getty/Berry
City Hall
$64,632.00
$49,056.00
$192,000.00
$37,560.00
Carnegie
Annex
$55,575.00
$11,856.00
$39,301.56
$8,028.00
Police
Training
$2,223.00
$2,592.00
$25,176.00
$1,560.00
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on amendment to Zoning
Ordinance as it pertains to location of new freestanding wireless communication
towers, as published in the Waterloo Courier on March 4, 2002, be received and
placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
116585 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Sherry Peters, 520 Greenbrier, read a prepared statement. Ms. Peters thanked
Mayor Rooff and Noel Anderson for working on this ordinance. Ms. Peters stated
that a cellular tower was constructed in her neighborhood close to the homes,
and the residents did not have prior notice that the tower was going to be
built. The cellular tower still sticks out like a sore thumb. Ms. Peters
stated many cities adopt ordinances such as this due to the citizens' concerns.
Ms. Peters stated that requiring freestanding towers in residential areas to be
placed at least 500' from the nearest property line and requiring notification
of property owners within 250' of the proposed tower is a balanced solution.
Ms. Peters stated she has nothing against cell towers, but she is opposed to
the towers being located too close to residential areas.
Noel Anderson, Assistant City Planner, stated the Planning, Programming and
Zoning Commission recommended Draft #2 by a vote of 4 to 3. The three votes
against the ordinance feared that 500' was too far from residential homes. Any
towers which could not meet the 500' setback would need to go through the
Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment and require 250' notification of
property owners.
Jordan/Hurley
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments be received and
placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
116586 - Jordan/Clark
that "an Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to location of new
freestanding wireless communication towers", be received, placed on file,
considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
116587 - Jordan/Clark
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
116588 - Hurley/Getty
that "an Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to location of new
freestanding wireless communication towers", be considered and passed for the
second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4541.
March 11, 2002
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
116589 - Welper/Jordan
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that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting recommendation of award
of contract in the amount of $43,893.60 to B & B Builders and Supply of
Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with F.Y. 2002 Sidewalk Repair Program -Zone 2,
Contract No. 648, 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. 2002-125.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
116590 - Getty/Jordan
that communication from City Clerk transmitting request of John W. Miller for
an exception to burning yard waste to burn approximately 2% acres of prairie
grass located on South Kimball Avenue behind 145 Blaine Road on the edge of the
city limits in March/April 2002, together with recommendation of approval of
the Fire Chief, Leisure Services Director and Superintendent of Waste
Management Services, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-126.
116591 Getty/Jordan
that communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Leisure Services
Department for an exception to burning yard waste to burn approximately three
acres of prairie grass located in the Katoski Greenbelt, north of the shelter
on Ridgeway Avenue in early April 2002, together with recommendation of
approval of the Fire Chief, Leisure Services Director and Superintendent of
Waste Management Services, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-127.
116592 Getty/Jordan
that communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Sharon Free on
behalf of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to hold Boot Block at the corner of
Ridgeway and Hammond Avenues on April 13, 2002, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-128.
116593 - Getty/Jordan
that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request of Schenk
Engineering Company on behalf of South View Estates, Inc., for a site plan
amendment for Cedar Hills Second Addition, generally located along LaPorte Road
at Memory Lane, together with recommendation of approval of Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
setting date of hearing as March 25, 2002, 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. 2002-129.
DOCUMENTS
116594 Berry/Welper
that communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of Project and
Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Bowers Masonry, Inc., of
Waterloo, Iowa, at a total cost of $62,188.00 in conjunction with F.Y. 2002
Chicago Great Western Depot Parking Lot, Contract No. 642, 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. 2002-130.
March 11, 2002
DOCUMENTS CONTINUED
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116595 - Berry/Welper
that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting Completion of
Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Peters
Construction of Waterloo, Iowa, at a total cost of $909,635.00 in conjunction
with Chicago Great Western Depot Renovation-UNICUE Facility, STP -ES -E8155(25) -
8T -07, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents",
be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-131.
116596 - Berry/Welper
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Supplemental Agreement
No. 5 with Earth Tech, Inc., for wetland monitoring for the 2002-2005 growing
seasons at a cost of $26,000.00 in conjunction with the Martin Luther King Jr.
Drive Project, Contract No. 556, 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. 2002-132.
116597 - Berry/Welper
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and
Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $43,893.60 from B & B Builders and
Supply of Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with F.Y. 2002 Sidewalk Repair
Program -Zone 2, Contract No. 648, 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. 2002-133.
116598 - Berry/Welper
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Right of Entry
Agreement with Ridgeway Association -Iowa Limited Partnership to allow temporary
access driveway across 1650 Camelot Drive in conjunction with F.Y. 2002 Street
Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 646, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk
authorized to execute same.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Dennis Gentz, Assistant City Engineer, reported that the right -of -entry
agreement allows for temporary access across Sears Street to 1650 Camelot.
Camelot Drive is a cul-de-sac, dead-end street with no other access for the
residents. These agreements will allow access during construction.
Councilperson Berry questioned if the council should approve the agreements
before the project is let for bids. Mayor Rooff responded that if the F.Y.
2002 Street Reconstruction Project is approved, the agreements will be needed,
and if the project does not proceed, the agreements will not be required.
Mayor Rooff reported that because of the elderly housing in the targeted area,
we will be closing the alley behind K -Mart. Mayor Rooff stated he has asked
Sign & Traffic to put up signage informing the citizens on Sears Street.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-134.
116599 - Berry/Welper
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Right of Entry
Agreement with Waterloo Properties to allow temporary access driveways across
1641, 1643, 1647 and 1649 Camelot Drive in conjunction with F.Y. 2002 Street
Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 646, 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. 2002-135.
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March 11, 2002
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DOCUMENTS CONTINUED
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116600 - Berry/Welper
that communication from Associate Planner transmitting application from Joe M.
Jones for tax exemptions in the amount of $119,841.00 for 910 Short Street
located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA), 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.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Don Temeyer, City Planner, stated that $119,841.00 is the cost to build a new
home in the Maywood area. The applicant has chosen a 100 percent exemption for
three years on the actual value added by the improvements.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-136.
116601 - Berry/Welper
that communication from City Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 1 for a net
increase in the amount of $2,460.61 for work performed
Services, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with
Repair Block Grant Program -Zone 1, Contract No. 632, be
file and approved and Mayor authorized to execute same.
by Borwig Building
F.Y. 2002 Sidewalk
received, placed on
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Dennis Gentz, Assistant City Engineer, reported that additional sidewalk panels
were found that were in poor condition requiring additional work by the
contractor.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
116602 - Berry/Welper
that communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of Project and
Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Borwig Building Services,
Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, at a total cost of $32,238.26 in conjunction with F.Y.
2001 Sidewalk Repair Block Grant Program, Contract No. 632, 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. 2002-137.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
116603 - Clark/Jordan
that "Resolution authorizing certification against property taxes $2,250.00 of
with demolition and removal of the
adopted and City Clerk instructed to
same. Ayes: Seven.
unpaid code enforcement fees in conjunction
building located at 83 Lane Street", be
notify the Black Hawk County Treasurer of
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-138.
116604 - Clark/Jordan
that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request to extend
the moratorium on placement of half -way houses in residential zoning
classifications for an additional sixty days be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said extension of moratorium", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-139.
116605 - Clark/Jordan
that communication from Fire Chief transmitting request to increase billable
ambulance supply fees be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving
said fees", be adopted.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
March 11, 2002 Page 6
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED
Councilperson Jordan asked if 25 percent increase is an appropriate increase as
medical costs are constantly changing. Councilperson Jordan stated he cannot
believe we can wait a year before looking at these fees again as the costs
change all the time.
Mayor Rooff stated the council wants the Fire Department to assess costs to
individuals using the medical packet during ambulance calls. The Fire Chief
has set the fees based on our costs, and he will bring the fees backed to the
council as needed.
Ned DeBerg, Fire Chief, stated he would like to look at the fees either every
six months or annually.
Councilperson Greenwood stated the prices on some items might go up and vary
due to supplies. Councilperson Greenwood stated he would need to look at the
med box as there might be some brand name drugs, and they can go up 5 to 16
percent per year.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-140.
116606 - Clark/Jordan
that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request 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 in conjunction with the Northeast Industrial Park Plat No. 3
be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-141.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
116607 - Jordan/Hurley
that "an Ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of
Waterloo, Iowa, establishing rates for Fire Investigation Fees (increase fire
investigation fees)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for
the first time.
Prior to a vote on the above motion the following comments were heard.
Ned DeBerg, Fire Chief, reported that these fees are for persons who
intentionally set fires. If the fire turns out to be an arson fire and the
person is convicted of arson, when the person is released from prison they are
liable to pay for time spent on investigation and preparing for the trial. At
the present time, we are not billing enough to cover our costs. These fees
mirror the fees charged for haz mat incidents.
Councilperson Clark asked if the city cannot collect these fees can a warrant
be issued for the person. Jim Walsh, City Attorney, responded that we can get
a judgment against the person and try to collect the outstanding fee.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Seven Motion carried.
116608 Hurley/Getty
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
116609 - Hurley/Berry
that "an Ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of
Waterloo, Iowa, establishing rates for Fire Investigation Fees (increase fire
investigation fees)", be considered and passed for the second and third times
and adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4542.
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March 11, 2002
BILLS PAYMENT
116610 - Jordan/Hurley
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that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-70, dated March 11, 2002, in
the amount of $1,409,102.30, 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. 2002-142.
NEW BUSINESS
116611 - Hurley/Welper
to instruct Traffic Operations Superintendent to prepare specifications, form
of contract, etc. in conjunction with Red and Don't Walk L.E.D. Replacement
Project be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
116612 - Jordan/Clark
that specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Red and Don't
Walk L.E.D. Replacement Project be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
116613 - Jordan/Hurley
that "Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, form of contract, etc.
in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-143.
116614 Berry/Jordan
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on form of contract, etc. as March 25,
2002, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers and taking of Request for
Proposals 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. 2002-144.
116615 - Jordan/Greenwood
to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2002 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No.
646, be received, placed on file and approved.
Prior to a vote on the above motion the following comments were heard.
Councilperson Berry stated that some council members have met with the minority
contractors and will be meeting with the prime contractors. Councilperson
Berry asked if we approve moving forward with this project where does that put
the minority program. Mayor Rooff responded that everything must be done by
the date of hearing.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
116616 Getty/Greenwood
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y.
2002 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 646, be received and placed on
file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
116617 - Berry/Greenwood
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. 2002-145.
116618 - Jordan/Greenwood
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. as April 1, 2002, 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.
March 11, 2002
Page 8
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Dennis Gentz, Assistant City Engineer, stated that the notice to bidders does
contain wording on the minority contractors, using the 1986 MBE/WBE Program.
Jim Walsh, City Attorney, stated that the plans and specifications could be
amended at the time of the hearing, if necessary.
Mayor Rooff stated that by the end of the week most of the council members will
have met with the prime and minority contractors. If all the council have met
with the contractors by next week, we could file an addendum, go to bid using
the 1986 program or decide not to proceed with the program.
Councilperson Hurley asked if the specifications contain asphalt vs. concrete.
Dennis Gentz, Assistant City Engineer, responded that since 1984 the
specifications contain alternates which means the documents contain concrete
and asphalt specifications for bidding purposes.
Mayor Rooff stated that the specifications call for 7;,' of asphalt vs. 6" of
concrete when 4" or 5" would hold up just as well in some areas of the city
because of the sanding conditions. No one wants to require less on the
Eastside of the city than the Westside of the city.
Mr. Walsh stated that any consideration of material change could affect the
bid. Mr. Walsh suggested holding off sending out for bid or tell the
contractors there could be changes and have them submit separate bids.
Mayor Rooff stated he would like to see some kind of consensus reached in a
week. Mayor Rooff stated the council needs to make a decision soon on the
minority program.
Councilperson Clark stated he does not feel the program should be let for bid
until we have a minority program. Councilperson Hurley state he agrees as
there is a chance there could be substantial changes.
Councilperson Getty stated when the minority contractors met with the council
we talked about using the 1986 program until such time the minority and prime
contractors can reach an agreement. If we hold up the project, it could hamper
construction this year.
Mayor Rooff suggested that the council table setting the date of hearing for
one week.
Clark/Berry
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. as April 1, 2002, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers
and taking of bids on the above described project", be tabled for one week.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
116619 - Hurley/Clark
that communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of appointment
of Nikki M. Evans to the Leisure Services Commission, with term expiration date
of March 1, 2004, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
116620 - Clark/Jordan
that communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of John Delorbe, Aundra Meeks and Mark Weidner to the Leisure
Services Commission, with term expiration date of March 1, 2005, be received,
placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
116621 - Hurley/Jordan
that communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of Dennis Clark, with term expiration of January 12, 2008; and
appointment of Vickie Angove, with term expiration of January 12, 2004, and
Terry Kuntz, with term expiration of January 12, 2006, to the Waterloo Water
Works Trustees Board be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
March 11, 2002
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TRAVEL REQUESTS
116622 - Berry/Welper
that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown,
be received, placed on file and approved:
1. Sang -Ki Han, Assistant City Attorney, to attend Bankruptcy Seminar in Ames,
Iowa, on August 15-16, 2002, with costs not to exceed $447.00.
2. John Daws, Police Sergeant, to pick up a copy machine in Springfield,
Missouri, on March 19, 2002, with costs not to exceed $185.00, including
use of city vehicle.
3. Paul Huting, Leisure Service Director; Tom Reardon, Sports Commissioner;
Mark Gallagher, Assistant Sports Commissioner; and Bob Etringer, Program
Supervisor, to attend Iowa Park and Recreation Association State Conference
in Waterloo, Iowa, on March 25-27, 2002, with costs not to exceed $435.00.
4. Ann Meyer, Police Lieutenant, to attend the 2002 Iowa Women's Police
Association Training Conference in Altoona, Iowa, on March 25-26, 2002,
with costs not to exceed $258.20.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Councilperson Hurley spoke concerning the travel request for the Assistant City
Attorney to attend a Bankruptcy Seminar. Councilperson Hurley stated he was
concerned with the travel request as the Finance Committee approved the travel
request prior to setting the levy on Friday. Councilperson Hurley stated that
the request for the Assistant City Attorney may be a legitimate request, but he
is concerned funds will be used in the FY03 Budget, and the council needs to
find $600,000. Councilperson Hurley stated he will vote against this travel
request.
Councilperson Greenwood asked if the Police Sergeant will be on the payroll
when he picks up the copy machine in Springfield, Missouri. Councilperson
Greenwood asked why would we send an officer on the clock. Tom Jennings,
Police Chief, responded that Sergeant Daws is a member of MOCIC. The Police
Department won a $17,000 copy machine, and the cost is to travel to Missouri to
pick it up. Chief Jennings stated he feels this is the most cost efficient way
to do that, and he doesn't know who else to send.
Jim Walsh, City Attorney, stated the seminar for the Assistant City Attorney is
something he would like to do, and we like the attorneys to learn, we don't
want them to look stupid. Mr. Walsh answered this travel may not be essential,
but he would prefer that his office not be singled out for travel.
Mayor Rooff stated that he feels it is better if these travel requests are
discussed at the Finance Committee meetings.
Councilperson Jordan stated he thought we only approved the levy rate.
Councilperson Jordan stated it is his understanding that by attending the
seminar the Assistant City Attorney will bring in more dollars. Councilperson
Jordan stated the Assistant City Attorney led him to believe the bankruptcy
laws change, and this seminar will allow him to better collect our money.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result.
Ayes: Six, with Councilperson Greenwood voting Nay on Item No. 1. Nays:
Hurley. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
116623 - Getty/Welper
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 fireworks display permits be received, placed on file and
approved:
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MISCELLANEOUS CONTINUED
1. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Porky's Red Carpet, 1449 Newell Street (Renewal) (Expires 4/4/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Babes Tap, 210 Division Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/14/03) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
A.J.'s Eatery & Spirits, 1415 East San Marnan (Renewal) (Expires 4/21/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
2. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
South Hills Golf Course, 1830 E. Shaulis Road (New) (Expires 3/15/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
3. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Express Mart, 1027 East 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/9/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
4. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Express Mart, 1027 East 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/9/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
5. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Porky's Red Carpet, 1449 Newell Street 4/5/02 thru 4/5/03
South Hills Golf Course, 1830 E. Shaulis Road 03/15/02 thru 3/15/03
6. Application for Fireworks Display
John Deere Community Credit Union/Iowa Credit Union League Annual
Convention on April 18, 2002 on the 5th Street Bridge
East High School, 214 High Street on April 9, 2002.
West High School, 425 East Ridgeway on April 22, 2002.
Ayes: Six. Abstain: Clark. Motion carried.
BONDS
116624 - Jordan/Berry
that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the City
Clerk through March 11, 2002, be received, placed on file and report and bonds
be approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
116625 - Jordan/Clark
that the Council adjourn at 6:40
p.m.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy ckert
City Clerk
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