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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/27/1997October 27, 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, October 27, 1997. Mayor John R. Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Getty, Jordan, Krizek, Murphy, Anders, Collier, Mollenhoff. Invocation by: Councilperson Jerry Anders Pledge of Allegiance: Steve Decker, Superintendent of Streets 109350 - Mollenhoff/Getty that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 27, 1997, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109351 - Murphy/Jordan that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 20, 1997, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mayor Rooff read a plaque presented to the Mayor and Council by Waterloo Pollution/Flood Control staff in appreciation of dedicated public service by the Rooff Team for Satellite Treatment Facility. Mayor Rooff presented the Certificate of Excellence in Management Operations for Waterloo Housing Authority from HUD on October 16, 1997 for achieving high performance. Mayor Rooff read a proclamation declaring October 26 through November 2, 1997 as Pornography Awareness Week. PETITIONS FROM THE PUBLIC 109352 - Mollenhoff/Collier that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Evelyn Jean Kay for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1523 Woodmayr 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. 1997-667. 109353 - Mollenhoff/Collier that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Jeff Scarbrough for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 1645 Lafayette Street, together with recommendation for approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-668. 109354 - Mollenhoff/Collier that the request of Parkview Nursing Center to place directional sign on city right of way on the east side of Ansborough Avenue at the intersection of Ansborough Avenue and Upland Drive, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-669. DOCUMENTS 109355 - Getty/Jordan that the renewal of Iowa Department of Transportation Adopt a Highway Application to allow Boy Scout Troop 117 to pick up trash on U.S. Highway 218 from Shaulis Road south to the city limits, 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. 1997-670. October 27, 1997 Page 2 DOCUMENTS - CONTINUED 109356 - Getty/Jordan that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Van Nevel Coatings & Construction of Victor, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 1997 University Avenue Bridges & Miscellaneous Structures Painting, Contract No. 554, be received, placed on file and that "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-671. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 109357 - Anders/Murphy that "Resolution setting date of hearing as November 3, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and cost estimate in conjunction with Broadway Street/West Donald Street Intersection Improvements, STP -U-8155(11)-70-07, Contract No. 511", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-672. 109358 - Anders/Murphy that "Resolution setting date of hearing as November 17, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on plans, specifications, form of contract, and cost estimate in conjunction with Highway 218/Cedar Valley Lakes Trail Phase II, STP - ES -8155(12)--81-07, Contract No. 493", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-673. 109359 - Anders/Murphy that "Resolution setting date of hearing as November 3, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the amendment to Lease Option with Ryan Construction for 30 acres of airport property generally located along Airline Highway", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-674. 109360 - Anders/Murphy that "Resolution authorizing commencement of condemnation proceedings for Parcel No. C in conjunction with agreement with Peoples Community Health Clinic to acquire property for the new health clinic west of Expo School", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-675. 109361 - Anders/Murphy that "Resolution approving partial acquisition and accepting deeds for Parcel No. A (Marlene Bown), Parcel No. B (Harold Brock), and Parcel No. E (O'Neal Metals) at no cost in conjunction with the Martin Road Reconstruction Project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-676. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 109362 - Murphy/Mollenhoff that "an Ordinance amending the 1993 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by repealing Chapter 30, Plumbing, and any other ordinances regarding plumbing; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Chapter 30, Plumbing; (Adoption of the Uniform Plumbing Code and fee adjustments)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. October 27, 1997 Page 3 ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED - CONTINUED Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Councilperson Jordan asked if the Plumbing Board approved the proposed ordinance and would all boards be at this level. Lou Cutwright, Building Official, stated that with the adoption of the ordinance, the city is accepting use of materials as regulated by the Uniform Plumbing Code. In addition, the proposed ordinance sets a new schedule for inspection and permit fees. Mr. Cutwright stated that the Plumbing Board unanimously approved the proposed ordinance. Following discussion a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109363 - Jordan/Getty that "an Ordinance amending the 1996 Traffic code by: reducing the speed limit to 25 m.p.h. on Hammond Avenue from Ridgeway Avenue to San Marnan Drive and lowering the speed limit to 30 m.p.h. on Ridgeway Avenue from Baltimore to San Marnan Drive", 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. Mayor Rooff stated that the above ordinance is on tonight's agenda at the request of the Hurst Neighborhood Association. The Hurst Neighborhood has requested that the speed limits be lowered, the city evaluate a flashing light crosswalk for children and turning lanes. Councilperson Getty stated that a meeting was held on October 23, 1997 with the Hurst Neighborhood Association, Traffic Engineer, City Engineer and the Superintendent of Traffic Operations. Councilperson Getty stated that the increased activity at Crossroads is pushing too much traffic onto Hammond Avenue. The council previously lowered the speed limit on a 30 -day trial basis with no improvement. Councilperson Getty stated that he does not think reducing the speed limit will help the traffic problem. At the October 23, 1997 meeting, the Hurst Neighborhood strongly urged the city to lower the speed limit, and he felt the council should vote on the request. Councilperson Anders stated that prior to tonight's meeting he drove the proposed speed limits on Hammond and Ridgeway Avenues. When he drove the proposed 25 mph speed limit on Hammond Avenue, he felt like he was holding the traffic up. He does not support the ordinance, and that there are other ways to address the traffic problem. He feels that passing the ordinance will make 30 to 40 families happy, but will hinder the 8,000 citizens who use the roads on a daily basis. Councilperson Mollenhoff stated that the problem in the area should be part of a comprehensive plan submitted by Barton Aschmann. He feels that there is a problem in the area, but this ordinance will not solve this problem. Mayor Rooff stated that the city needs to commit to helping the neighborhood to control the intersection, and that the city needs to address the concerns of these citizens. Councilperson Krizek asked if there have been any discussions other than lowering the speed limit, such as crosswalks and turning signals. Mayor Rooff stated that crosswalks with a flashing yellow light may gave the children a false sense of security. Sheryl Bickford, representing the Hurst Neighborhood Association, stated that they are concerned that the city is only proposing the reduction of the speed limit on a 30 -day trial basis. People hate change, it takes time for citizens to adjust to the lower speed limit. The Neighborhood Association does not believe that a crosswalk is the only solution. Ms. Bickford stated that in. addition to the lower speed limit, the Association wold like to have Bethel Street opened to the Crossroads area, and a change in the traffic flow by making Hammond Avenue one-way north between-Flammang Drive and Ridgeway. Ms. Bickford requested that the speed limit be lowered for six months. October 27, 1997 Page 4 ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED - CONTINUED Dick Meyerhoff, a resident of Hammond Avenue, stated that he was speaking as a concerned citizen. Mr. Meyerhoff feels that lowering the speed limit is unfair to the motoring public. He does not support the reduction in the speed limit. Mr. Meyerhoff cautioned the council to be careful regarding the speed limit, and that the perception is that the up and down speed limit is getting to be a joke. Mr. Meyerhoff suggested that a third lane be constructed to be used as a turning lane. Councilperson Getty asked that staff look at other alternatives to solve the problem. Councilperson Mollenhoff requested that the Chief of Police enforce the existing speed limit. Mayor Rooff stated that the city will explore the options suggested by the Hurst Neighborhood Association. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Two. Nays: Krizek, Murphy, Anders, Collier, Mollenhoff. Motion failed. BILLS PAYMENT 109364 - Mollenhoff that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-63 dated October 27, 1997 in the total amount of $3,480,919.99, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office", be adopted with Councilperson Jordan abstaining on PV 8072 and Councilperson Mollenhoff abstaining on PV 24957, together with recommendation of approval of Finance Committee. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-677. TRAVEL REQUESTS 109365 - Krizek/Jordan that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Robert Ball, Chief Building Inspector, to attend Fire and Life -Safety Issues of Inspection and Special Topics of Inspection seminar in Des Moines, Iowa on November 13-14, 1997, with costs not to exceed $459.36, including the use of city vehicle. 2. Kandace Shirley, Human Rights Specialist, to attend the Council on Education In Management Personnel Law Conference in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on October 27- 28, 1997, with costs not to exceed $625.00. 3. Randall Chapman, Mark Meyer, and Larry Coffin, Police Sergeants, to attend the First Line Supervisors School at Iowa Law Enforcement Academy on December 15- 19, 1997, with costs not to exceed $985.00 total, including the use of city vehicle. 4. Brooke Carter, Police Investigator Child Abuse/Sexual Assault, to attend Sexual Assault Seminar in Waterloo, Iowa, on November 3-6, 1997, with costs not to exceed $325.00. 5. Brett Bredman, Medical Supervisor, to attend Annual State EMS Convention in Des Moines, Iowa, on November 11-16, 1997, with costs not to exceed $480.00. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 109366 - 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 outdoor service area application and fireworks display application be received, placed on file and approved: October 27, 1997 Page 5 MISCELLANEOUS - CONTINUED 1. Beer License Permit Application Class B Black Hawk Tennis Club, 1005 Black Hawk Road (Renewal) (Expires 10/31/98) (Includes Sunday Sales) 2. Beer License Permit Application Class C Holiday Stationstore, 1602 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 11/30/98) (Includes Sunday Sales) 3. Beer and Liquor License Permit Application Class C Packers Inn, 201 Rath Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/13/98) (Includes Sunday Sales) 4. Beer and Wine License Permit Application Class E Q & T Pharmacy, 920 W. 5th Street (New) (Expires 11/13/98) (Includes Sunday Sales) 5. Liquor License Permit Application Class E Q & T Pharmacy, 920 W. 5`h Street (New) (Expires 11/13/98) (Includes Sunday Sales) 6. Application for Outdoor Service Area Black Hawk Tennis Club, 1005 Black Hawk Road - From November 1, 1997 to October 31, 1998. 7. Fireworks Display Application Off Road Promotions at McElroy Auditorium on October 24-25, 1997 for Monster Jam. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. BONDS 109367 - Mollenhoff/Krizek that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the City Clerk through October 27, 1997, be received, placed on file and report and bonds be approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 109368 - Dennis Leahy, a license realtor, stated that he has two prospective buyers for the former Rath Administration Building and would like a listing of the property. Don Temeyer suggested that he bring his request before the Council. Mayor Rooff stated that no action would be taken tonight. Mr. Leahy's request will be discussed with the City Attorney and a meeting will be scheduled. Councilperson Krizek stated she would like an update on the petition submitted for berm on University Avenue. Don Temeyer, City Planner, stated that this type of work is let in the spring. It is been submitted for the capital improvement plan that has not yet been approved. Getty/Murphy that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 109369 - Mollenhoff/Jordan that the Council adjourn at 7:57 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk