HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/17/1997November 17, 1997
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council
Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, November 17, 1997. Mayor John R. Rooff
in the Chair. Roll Call: Getty, Jordan, Krizek, Murphy, Anders, Collier, Mollenhoff.
Invocation by:
Ernie Boykin, Community Enabler
Pledge of Allegiance: Eric Thorson, City Engineer
109436 - Mollenhoff/Jordan
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, November 17,
1997, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
109437 - Getty/Murphy
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, November 10,
1997, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Rooff presented Mayoral Recognition of Life Savings Actions to Mike
Bessman, Wesley Billing, Jeremiah Hulscher, Austin McAhren, Danielle McAhren,
Lacy Speed, Erin Sullivan, Nick Utley, and Sam Wilson.
Mayor Rooff recognized Jeff Cutsforth, Dave Murray, and Doug Olds for promotion
to Fire Lieutenant effective November 12, 1997, and Marty Freshwater for
promotion to Driver/Engineer for the Fire Department effective November 12, 1997.
Northeast Iowa Military Order of Purple Heart presented a check to the City of
Waterloo for Veterans Memorial Hall for $250.00
109438 - Krizek/Jordan
that "an Ordinance amending the 1993 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, by repealing Section 2-195.5, Organization of Commission, of Division 5,
Memorial Hall Commission, of Article VII, Boards and Commissions, of Chapter 2,
Administration; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 2-195.5, Organization
of Commission, of Division 5, Memorial Hall Commission, of Article VII, Boards
and Commissions, of Chapter 2, Administration (changing dates for terms of
office)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
109439 - Mollenhoff/Collier
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
109440 - Collier/Murphy
that "an Ordinance amending the 1993 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, by repealing Section 2-195.5, Organization of Commission, of Division 5,
Memorial Hall Commission, of Article VII, Boards and Commissions, of Chapter 2,
Administration; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 2-195.5, Organization
of Commission, of Division 5, Memorial Hall Commission, of Article VII, Boards
and Commissions, of Chapter 2, Administration (changing dates for terms of
office)", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4266.
109441 - Mollenhoff/Getty
that communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of appointment of
the following to the Memorial Hall Commission: Craig White; Bill Bartels with
alternate Don Ross; Randy Miller with alternate Thomas Broell; Harold Fulks with
alternate Michael C. Dennis; Wayne Billman with alternate Art Weber; Stan Eastman
with alternate Dennis Geary; Lloyd Faulkner with alternate Ira Kimm; Elaine
Clemens with alternate Marcia M. Courbat; Dorothy Gillman with alternate Evelyn
Davison; Tim Rippe; Norm Beu with alternate Von Blunt; and Ray Moore with
alternate Dennis Duggan, be received, placed on file and approved.
November 17, 1997 Page 2
Randy Miller thanked the Mayor and City Council for organizing the Memorial Hall
Commission. Joining the veteran organizations is an opportunity to make things
better for all organization. Mr. Miller stated that the Memorial Hall Commission
needs the Mayor and Council's support.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
HEARINGS & BIDS
109442 - Mollenhoff/Murphy
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing for the F.Y. 1998 Salvaged
Asphalt Crushing, Contract No. 555, as published in the Waterloo Courier on
November 10, 1997, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
109443 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and
oral objections and there were none.
Krizek/Jordan
that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
109444 - Jordan/Collier
that "Resolution confirming the approval of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with the F.Y. 1998 Salvaged Asphalt Crushing,
Contract No. 555", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-703.
109445 - Jordan/Collier
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with the above said
project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-704.
109446 - Getty/Murphy
to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to City
Engineer for review:
Bidder Bid Bond. Bid Amount
Basic Materials Corp., Waterloo, Iowa 5% $ 96,240.00
Bruening Rock Products, Inc., Decorah, Iowa 5% $ 89,993.00
Kuhlman Construction Company, Colesburg, Iowa 5% $ 89,560.00
Metro Wrecking, Des Moines, Iowa $6,843.00 $136,860.00
Peterson Contractors, Inc., Reinbeck, Iowa 5% $103,700.00
Reilly Construction, Ossian, Iowa 5% $ 95,300.00
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
HEARINGS
109447 - Mollenhoff/Jordan
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the Highway 218/Cedar
Valley Lakes Trail Phase II, STP -ES -8155(12)--81-07, Contract No. 493, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on November 5, 1997, be received and placed on
file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
109448 This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and
oral objections and there were none.
Krizek/Collier
that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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HEARINGS - CONTINUED
109449 - Jordan/Mollenhoff
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed with above said project", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-705.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
109450 - Krizek/Murphy
that request from Councilperson Anders to reconsider "R-3, R -P" site plan
amendment for the Cedar Hills -South View Estates area to allow for a manufactured
homes sub -division, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
109451 - Mollenhoff/Jordan
that "Resolution approving "R-3, R-4" site plan amendment for the Cedar Hills
South View Estates area", be tabled and referred to Planning, Programming and
Zoning Commission. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
109452 - Anders/Collier
that for recording purposes communication from City Engineer transmitting request
of Waterloo Tent and Tarp Co. for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located
at 3105 Airport Boulevard, together with recommendation of approval, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-706.
109453 - Anders/Collier
that for recording purposes communication from City Engineer transmitting request
of Culver's Restaurant for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 209
E. Tower Park Drive, together with recommendation of approval, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-707.
109454 - Anders/Collier
that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request of
Contemporary Urban Development Corporation, Inc. to vacate, sell and convey for
$2,442.00 the north -south right-of-way generally located in the block bounded by
Dane Street and E. 4C° Street, former Saxon Street and Iowa Street to allow for
development of the surrounding area, together with recommendation of approval of
the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution setting date of hearing as December 1, 1997 at 7:00 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. 1997-708.
REPORTS
109455 - Anders/Collier
that communication from City Clerk transmitting Financial Report for October 1997
with total revenues of $12,650,249.84 and total expenditures of $8,950,380.44, be
received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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DOCUMENTS
109456 - Krizek/Jordan
that communication from Traffic Engineer transmitting Completion of Project and
Recommendation of Acceptance for work performed by B & B Builders & Supply of
Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with San Marnan Drive at Sears Drive Traffic
Signal Improvements, CS -TSF -8155(16)--85-07, Contract No. 508, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor
authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-709.
109457 - Krizek/Jordan
that communication from Five Star Snow Trails Association transmitting an Iowa
Department of Transportation Application to Perform Work Within State Highway
Right of Way for various snowmobile trail and crossing locations within the city
limits be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be
adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Councilperson Anders stated that with the last snowfall snowmobiles were operating
in Tibbets Parks making it hard for him to support this application.
Richard Melick, member of the Five Star Snow Trails Association, stated that he
will meet with his organization, and they will work with Police Chief Koehrsen to
enforce the city code on snowmobiling.
Following discussion a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Six. Nays: Anders.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-710.
109458 - Krizek/Jordan
that communication from Traffic Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and
Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $162,600 with Voltmer Electric, Inc.
of Decorah, Iowa, in conjunction with the F.Y. 1998 - Subsystem "W" Traffic
Signal Project, CS -TSF -8155(17)--85-07, UST -63-6(63)--4A-07, Contract No. 507, 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. 1997-711.
109459 - Krizek/Jordan
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion of Project and
Recommendation of Acceptance for work performed by Steffes Construction, Inc. of
New Hampton, Iowa, in conjunction with F.Y. 1997 Seal Coat Program #2, Contract
No. 544, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents",
be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-712.
109460 - Krizek/Jordan
that communication from Administrative Director transmitting an application to
the U.S. Department of Energy and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for a
partnership agreement to support and participate in the Rebuild Waterloo Energy
Efficiency Initiative, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
application", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-713.
109461 Krizek/Jordan
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Contemporary Urban
Development Corporation, Inc. for a loan in the amount of $55,000.00 with a
twenty year amortization, five year balloon, and interest at 75% of Prime Rate,
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DOCUMENTS - CONTINUED
to develop additional commercial space in the 1100 block of East Fourth Street,
be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said :Loan", be adopted.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Councilperson Collier stated that the renovation project is a great opportunity
for the Eastside. Fourth Street is an area that needs to be developed, and he is
happy with the developer's plans.
Following discussion a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-714.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
109462 - Mollenhoff/Collier
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Black Hawk County
Treasurer to abate special assessments for garbage and sewer in the amount of
$96.00 for property located at 1007 Franklin Street purchased by the City in
conjunction with the Peoples Community Health Clinic project, be received, placed
on file and "Resolution approving abatement of said special assessments", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-715.
109463 - Mollenhoff/Collier
that "Resolution temporarily placing stop signs at the intersection of Linden
Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and at the intersection of Martin Luther
King Jr. Drive and Idaho Street", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-716.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
109464 - Jordan/Krizek
that "an Ordinance amending the 1996 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (135)
Shaulis Road of Section 543, Thru Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof new
Subsection (135) Shaulis Road of Section 543, Thru Streets; and adding Subsection
(21a) Hess Road and E. Shaulis Road to Section 544, All -Way Stop Intersections
(installation of 4 -way stop at the intersection of E. Shaulis Road and Hess
Road)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
109465 - Krizek/Jordan
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
109466 - Murphy/Collier
that "an Ordinance amending the 1996 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (135)
Shaulis Road of Section 543, Thru Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof new
Subsection (135) Shaulis Road of Section 543, Thru Streets; and adding Subsection
(21a) Hess Road and E. Shaulis Road to Section 544, All -Way Stop Intersections
(installation of 4 -way stop at the intersection of E. Shaulis Road and Hess
Road)", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4267.
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BILLS PAYMENT
109467 - Mollenhoff
that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-81 dated November 17, 1997 in
the amount of $1,060,205.19, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
Office", be adopted with Councilperson Jordan abstaining on PV 8254 and
Councilperson Mollenhoff abstaining on PV 26277 and PV 26278, with recommendation
of approval of the Finance Committee. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-717.
NEW BUSINESS
109468 - Jordan/Murphy
that communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager transmitting
proposed budget for Waterloo Water Works for Calendar Year 1998, together with
recommendation of approval of Board of Trustees, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution setting date of hearing as December 1, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall
Council Chambers on the above described budget", be adopted and City Clerk
instructed to publish notice of same.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Councilperson Getty questioned what would happen if the council did not approve
the budget.
City Attorney Jim Walsh stated that the Water Works has taken the position that
the budget can go before the Water Works Board of Trustees if the council does not
approve the budget. Mr. Walsh will investigate and get back to the council.
Councilperson Mollenhoff questioned when the Water Works was created. City
Attorney Jim Walsh will provide the council with information on establishment of
the Water Works.
Councilperson Mollenhoff questioned what does it cost to pump water. He feels
that any costs should have a bearing on the fee charged for water.
Following discussion a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Five. Nays: Anders, Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-718.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
109469 - Krizek/Jordan
that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be
received, placed on file and approved:
1. Walter Reed Jr., Human Rights Director, to attend the "How to Conduct an
Internal Investigation" training in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on December 8, 1997
with costs not to exceed $305.00, including the use of city vehicle.
2. Robert Ball, Chief Building Inspector, to attend five day inspection program
in Madison, Wisconsin, on February 2-6, 1998 with costs not to exceed
$1,060.00, including the use of city vehicle.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
109470 - Getty/Krizek
that the following beer and liquor license permitapplications be received,
placed on file and approved and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer
and Liquor Control Department:
November 17, 1997 Page 7
MISCELLANEOUS - CONTINUED
1. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Crossroads 76, 2035 Mitchell Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 11/17/98) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
109471 - Ernie Boykin, P.O. Box 1438 and representing the Green Shirt Brigade, questioned
the status of traffic on Cottage Street. Mike Mrzlak, Superintendent of Traffic
Operations, is reviewing the Green Shirt Brigade's request. Councilperson Collier
will write the members of the Green Shirt Brigade and update them.
Councilperson Krizek reminded everyone of the Holiday Lighted Parade on Friday,
November 21, 1997 starting at 6:15 p.m. in downtown Waterloo.
Getty/Jordan
that the above oral coSents be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
109472 - Mollenhoff/Jordan
that the Council adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk