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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06/02/2003• June 2, 2003 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, June 2, 2003. Mayor John R. Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Kincaid, Welper, Greenwood, Clark, Jordan, Hurley, Getty. Invocation by: Sandie Greco, Superintendent of Traffic Operations. Pledge of Allegiance: Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 118303 - Don Baker, 1226 Wren Road, stated that the money from the landfill was to go for young people to keep them here in the State of Iowa, not for Vision Iowa. Our taxes have about doubled the last four years. Mr. Baker stated he feels it is illegal to give money to private businesses without an election. Mr. Baker stated you can see everything on the National Cattle Congress grounds in ten minutes, when kids used to have a day off from school to visit it. There is nothing out there, with about eight to twelve empty buildings. Mr. Baker stated the DAV pays $50 per day for a booth to let veterans know about benefits. The taxpayers get nothing free. Mr. Baker stated the National Cattle Congress put its money in the dog track, and they have closed books, with no accountability to taxpayers. Mr. Baker stated he listened to the National Cattle Congress plans, but they are nothing but lies and propaganda. Mr. Baker stated he thought the Army Corps of Engineers was going to look at the Cedar River. Mr. Baker stated the city has had many plans for the Vision Iowa Project, but now we are paying another company to come and do another plan. Jordan/Hurley that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 118304 - Jordan/Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, June 2, 2003, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 118305 - Jordan/Getty that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at 5:30 p.m. be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. A presentation was given by Michelle Gholston on the Summer Trolley Kids. CONSENT AGENDA 118306 - Getty/Jordan that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved: a. Motion to approve the following: 1. Communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting appointment of Marilyn DeKoster to the Cultural and Arts Commission, with term expiration date of March 1, 2005. b. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Maple Lanes Bowling Center, 2608 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 07/09/04) (Includes Sunday Sales) Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 2780 Crossroads Boulevard (Renewal) (Expires 06/23/04) (Includes Sunday Sales) c. Liquor License Permit Application Class A El Mecca Shrine Club, 716 Commercial Street (Renewal) (Expires 06/20/04) (Includes Sunday Sales) d. Cigarette Permit Application Sapphires Gentlemens Club, 301 West 4th Street New Star Mart, 1415 Logan Avenue e. Bonds. Ayes: Seven, with Councilperson Clark abstaining on all beer and liquor license permit applications. Motion carried. June 2, 2003 HEARINGS 118307 - Hurley/Greenwood Page 2 that proof of publication of notice of public hearing request of Operation Threshold to sell and convey property generally located just south of 705 Logan Avenue in exchange for property generally located just northwest of 705 Logan Avenue, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 20, 2003, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 118308 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Jordan/Welper that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 118309 - Getty/Kincaid that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-380. REPORTS 118310 - Welper/Kincaid that communication from Fire Chief transmitting City of Waterloo Emergency Management Plan be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said plan", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Ned DeBerg, Fire Chief, reported that the plan will be distributed to all department heads, council members, the Waterloo School District, Sheriff's Department, Emergency Management, hospitals and anyone involved in disasters. Chief DeBerg stated all the organizations are intertwined and work together if a disaster occurs. Chief DeBerg stated many entities have been working together to come up with the plan. 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. 2003-381. DOCUMENTS 118311 - Kincaid/Getty that communication from Community Development Director transmitting an application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Program grant to be used towards the elimination of lead paint hazards 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 of Mayor assigned No. 2003-382. BILLS PAYMENT 118312 - Jordan/Hurley that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-59, dated June 2, 2003, in the amount of $1,894,614.47, 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. 2003-383. ADJOURNMENT 118313 - Clark/Jordan that the Council adjourn at 5:46 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. • Nancy City Cle