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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-04/24/2000• • April 24, 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 24, 2000. Mayor John R. Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Anders, Jordan, Krizek, Murphy, Gronen, Getty, Berry. Invocation by: Reverend Richard Van Heukelum, Walnut Ridge Baptist Church. Pledge of Allegiance: Josh Wolner, Jake Powers, David Miltenberger, Dustin Blumberg, Jacob Barkow, Daniel Dix, Adis Muhamedagic and leader, Tim Powers, Irving School Cub Scouts, Den 8, Pack 1. Jake Powers, a member of Irving School Cub Scouts, Den 8, Pack 1, stated that the scouts would like to talk about the "Slow Children" signs around town. Mr. Powers commented that they feel they are not slow children and asked the council to consider other signs. The scouts showed examples of other ways to print the signs, such as Slow, Watch for Children or Don't Hit The Kids. Mayor Rooff thanked the scouts for bringing this issue before the council. Mayor Rooff stated that he will have city staff look at the new language for the signs, and that the city will invite the scouts back when a decision has been reached on the language for the signs. Anders/Jordan that the signs suggested by Irving School Cub Scouts, Den 8, Pack 1, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 113639 - The resident at 435 Conger stated that she is having problems with her driveway. She commented that she needs to have repairs on her house. She stated that she has an easement and they are blocking her driveway. Getty/Jordan that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113640 - Jordan/Gronen that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, April 24, 2000, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113641 - Berry/Murphy that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, April 17, 2000, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. HEARING AND BIDS 113642 - Anders/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the proposed F.Y. 2000 Sycamore Street Reconstruction and Vinton Street Storm Sewer Improvements, Contract No. 613, as published in the Waterloo Courier on April 7, 2000, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113643 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Jordan/Krizek that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113644 - Krizek/Jordan that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2000 Sycamore Street Reconstruction and Vinton Street Storm Sewer Improvements, Contract No. 613", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-203. April 24, 2000 HEARINGS AND BIDS CONTINUED 113645 - Jordan/Anders Page 2 that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with above said project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-204. 113646 - Krizek/Jordan to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to City Engineer for review: Bidder Bid Bond Total Bids Cedar Valley Corp., Waterloo, IA 5% $ 1,134,993.41 Peterson Contractors, Inc., Reinbeck, IA 5% $ 1,054,104.93 Rampart Corporation, Waterloo, IA 5% $ 978,598.46 Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 113647 - Gronen/Getty that communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Pat Derifield to hold KOKZ 4th Street Cruise on Saturday, May 27, 2000, starting at 12:00 noon and ending at 4:00 p.m., with Loop 1 starting at Mulberry and East 4th Streets to Jefferson Street to West Park Avenue to Mulberry Street and Loop 2 starting on Commercial and West 4th Streets to Mulberry Street to East 5th Street to Commercial Street be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-205. 113648 - Gronen/Getty that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Eric Johnson on behalf of B. Schultz Company to sell and convey a portion of vacated Litchfield Avenue generally located between David and Columbia Streets be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as May 15, 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. 2000-206. REPORTS 113649 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Associate Planner transmitting the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA) Report be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. DOCUMENTS 113650 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Senior Planner transmitting Final Plat of the Northeast Industrial Park Plat No. 3, together with Deed of Dedication and Report of City Engineer, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said final plat", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-207. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 113651 - Anders/Jordan that Release Agreement with Blue Cross/Blue Shield in conjunction with settlement of litigation be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopte40nd upon approval by Mayor assied No. 2000-208. J April 24, 2000 • • RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED 113652 - Anders/Jordan Page 3 that Master Agreement with Blue Cross/Blue Shield in conjunction with settlement of litigation be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement and authorizing City Attorney to sign Dismissal with Prejudice and other necessary documents", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-209. 113653 - Anders/Jordan that "Resolution authorizing payment of supplemental bill in the amount of $6,000.00 for attorney fees and accepting net fee rebate received as part of settlement with Blue Cross/Blue Shield", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-210. BILLS PAYMENT 113654 - Krizek that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-70, dated April 24, 2000, in the amount of $4,731,377.77, 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. 2000-211. NEW BUSINESS 113655 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Superintendent of Streets transmitting recommendation of appointment of Scott Clement to the position of Street Foreman be received, placed on file and approved. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Councilperson Anders stated that he objects to this appointment. Councilperson Anders commented that he has nothing against Mr. Clement. Councilperson Anders stated that we have gotten along fine for two or three months without filling this position. Councilperson Anders stated that he feels the Street Department should be run by the Street Superintendent and two foreman. Councilperson Anders noted that this is an opportunity for the city through attrition to hold the line on the number of employees and help the city's coffers. Councilperson Anders stated that he does not support appointment of another foreman. Mayor Rooff asked Councilperson Anders to look at the other side of the coin. The city has eliminated three positions in the Street Department as part of the budget process. Steve Decker, Superintendent of Streets, stated that Mr. Clement will get a raise with this promotion, and that the salary is budgeted. Mr. Decker commented that we have been paying a union worker additional money to work out of rank as foreman since the foreman resigned. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Six. Nays: Anders. Motion carried. 113656 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Community Development Director transmitting One Year Action Plan for CDBG and HOME funds 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 action plan", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-212. 113657 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Superintendent of Streets transmitting recommendation of award of bid to Bituminous Materials in the amount of $134,200.00 for products used for this year's Oiling/Sealing Program be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said award of bid", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-213. April 24, 2000 TRAVEL REQUESTS 113658 - Krizek/Gronen Page 4 that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Carroll Kienol, Rich Harned, Willie Keller and David Mohlis, Police Officers, to attend Midwest Association of Technical Accident Investigators certification training in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on May 21 - 24, 2000, with costs not to exceed $1,000.00, including use of city vehicle. 2. John Magdefrau, Combination Inspector II, to take ICBO Building Inspector exam in Des Moines, Iowa, on April 22, 2000, with costs not to exceed $195.00, including use of city vehicle. 3. Robert Walker, Building Inspector, to take ICBO Combination Dwelling Inspector exam in Rochester, Minnesota, on April 22, 2000, with costs not to exceed $195.00, including use of city vehicle. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 113659 - 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, and the following application for fireworks display permit, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Beer License Permit Application Class C Corks Grocery, 1956 Lafayette Street (Renewal) (Expires 4/30/01) (Includes Sunday Sales) 2. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Flirts Gentlemen's Club, 319 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 4/30/01) (Includes Sunday Sales) 3. Application for Fireworks Display Waterloo Jaycee's/Main Street Waterloo for Waterloo Fireworks Festival Show - July 1, 2000 Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. BONDS 113660 - Jordan/Berry that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the City Clerk through April 24, 2000, be received, placed on file and report and bonds be approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 113661 - Jordan/Gronen that the Council adjourn at 5:57 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk •