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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/06/1997October 6, 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 6, 1997. Mayor John R. Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Getty, Jordan, Krizek, Murphy, Anders, Collier, Mollenhoff. Invocation by: Reverend Robert Fleshman, Waterloo Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance: Police Chief Bernie Koehrsen 109244 - Mollenhoff/Jordan that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 6, 1997, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109245 - Mollenhoff/Murphy that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, September 22, 1997, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mayor Rooff read the proclamation declaring October 5-11, 1997 as Mental Illness Awareness Week. Mayor Rooff read the proclamation declaring October 19-25, 1997 as National Massage Therapy Awareness Week. Mayor Rooff read the proclamation declaring October 17, 1997 as Senior Citizens Day. HEARINGS AND BIDS 109246 - Mollenhoff/Murphy that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the E.Y. 1998 Downtown Snow Removal for 1997-98 Winter Season, as published in the Waterloo Courier on September 26, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109247 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Jordan/Collier that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109248 - Jordan/Krizek that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with the F.Y. 1998 Downtown Snow Removal for 1997-98 Winter Season", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-616. 109249 - Collier/Mollenhoff that "Resolution authorizing to proceed with the above said project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-617. 109250 - Collier/Murphy to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Superintendent of Streets for review (award of contract delayed): Bidder Bid Bond Bid Amount Cedar Valley Corporation, Waterloo, IA 5% $2,331.00 per hour Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. October 6, 1997 Page 2 HEARINGS AND BIDS - CONTINUED 109251 - Getty/Collier that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. for the Belmont and Grant Parks Play Equipment and Installation Project, as published in the Waterloo Courier on September 29, 1997, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109252 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for oral and written objections and there were none. Jordan/Mollenhoff that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109253 - Collier/Jordan that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, estimate of costs, form of contract, etc., in conjunction with the Belmont and Grant Parks Play Equipment and Installation Project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-618. 109254 - Jordan/Mollenhoff that "Resolution authorizing to proceed with the above saidproject", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-619. 109255 - Murphy/Jordan to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Superintendent of Parks for review (see CR 109294 for awardof contract): Bidder Gazaway and Associates, Marshalltown,IA Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. HEARINGS 109256 - Krizek/Collier Bid Amount $74,475.00 that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Waterloo Community Playhouse/Black Hawk Children's Theater to vacate, sell and convey a portion of sidewalk generally lying east of the Community Playhouse Building located at 224 Commercial Street to construct a secondary' access utilizing the existing 2"d Street access, as published in the Waterloo Courier on September 26, 1997, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109257 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Jordan/Collier that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109258 - Collier/Mollenhoff that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of sidewalk generally lying east of the Community Playhouse Building located at 224 Commercial Street" be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109259 - that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. October 6, 1997 Page 3 HEARINGS - CONTINUED 109260 - Jordan/Collier that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of sidewalk generally lying east of the Community Playhouse Building located at 224 Commercial Street" be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4259. 109261 - Mollenhoff/Jordan that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of a portion of sidewalk generally lying east of the Community Playhouse Building located at 224 Commercial Street to Waterloo Community Playhouse/Black Hawk Children's Theater", be adopted, and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver a deed of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-620. 109262 - Getty/Collier that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Stanford & Associates, Inc. to vacate, sell and convey a portion of the alley generally located in the block bounded by Sumner and Linn Streets and the Illinois Central Railroad for $2,684.00, as published in the Waterloo Courier on September 26, 1997, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109263 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Murphy/Collier that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109264 - Collier/Jordan that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of the alley generally located in the block bounded by Sumner and Linn Streets and the Illinois Central Railroad", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109265 - Jordan/Collier that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109266 - Collier/Murphy that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of the alley generally located in the block bounded by Sumner and Linn Streets and the Illinois Central Railroad", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4260. 109267 - Collier/Murphy that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of a portion of the alley generally located in the block bounded by Sumner and Linn Streets and the Illinois Central Railroad to Stanford and Associates, Inc. for $2,684.00", be adopted, and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-621. October 6, 1997 Page 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 109268 - Anders/Collier that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of $387,026.12 to Borwig Building Service of Waterloo Iowa, in conjunction with the F.Y. 1998 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 9, Contract No. 541, 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. 1997-622. 109269 - Anders/Collier that communication from Superintendent of Parks transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of $331,266.00 to Midwest Irrigation, L.L.C. of East Dubuque, Illinois in conjunction with the Gates Park Golf Course Irrigation System, 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. 1997-623. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 109270 - Mollenhoff/Krizek that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting request of Weichers Construction, Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa for a variance to Chapter 25.5 of the Noise Control Ordinance from October 7, 1997 through December 19, 1997 in conjunction with F.Y. 1998 Washington Street and River Road Parking Lot Improvements, Contract No. 531, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-624. 109271 - Mollenhoff/Krizek that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting request of Weichers Construction, Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa for a variance to Chapter 25 5 of the Noise Control Ordinance from October 7, 1997 through December 1, 1997 in conjunction with F.Y. 1997 MidPort America Plat No. 1 Sanitary Sewer, Contract No. 547, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-625. 109272 - Mollenhoff/Krizek that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of McDonalds Restaurant for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 2222 Logan Avenue, 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. 1997-626. 109273 - Mollenhoff/Krizek that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Virgil C. Graybill for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 353 Fairfield Street, 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. 1997-627. 109274 - Mollenhoff/Krizek that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Rodney P. Ritenour for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 2425 Kaiser Court, 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. 1997-628. October 6, 1997 Page 5 PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC - CONTINUED 109275 - Mollenhoff/Krizek that communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Lee Whitmore of Edison Elementary School to change date of One Mile Run originally scheduled for Thursday, October 2, 1997 to Tuesday, October 28, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. to coincide with Red Ribbon Week, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109276 - Mollenhoff/Krizek that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting request for variance to the Truck Embargo Ordinance on West Donald Street from Broadway Street to Logan Avenue and Burton Avenue from Broadway Street to West Airline Highway from October 7, 1997 through July 1, 1998 in conjunction with F.Y. 1998 Airline Highway Overlay Program Contract No. 559 be received, placed on file, and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-629. DOCUMENTS 109277 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $387,026.12 from Borwig Building Service of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with the F.Y. 1998 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 9, Contract No. 541, 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. 1997-630. 109278 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Superintendent of Parks transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $331,266.00 from Midwest Irrigation, L.L.C. of East Dubuque, Illinois in conjunction with the Gates Park Golf Course Irrigation System, 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. 1997-631. 109279 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $139,026.58 from Railroad Service, Inc. of Lakeville, Minnesota in conjunction with the F.Y. 1998 Hunt -Wesson Railroad Spur Ballast and Rail, Contract No. 546, 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. 1997-632. 109280 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $645,000.00 from E.B. Spencer Engineering Co. of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with the F.Y. 1997 Hunt -Wesson Sanitary Flow Equalization Facility, Contract No. 538, 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. 1997-633. October 6, 1997 Page 6 DOCUMENTS - CONTINUED 109281 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Building Official transmitting Certificate of Substantial Completion for work performed by Cardinal Construction, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with 1996 Parking Ramp Renovation, East Fifth Street Ramp, West Fifth Street Ramp and Commercial Street Ramp, 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. 1997-634. 109282 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance for work performed by Suckow Construction, Inc. of Hazleton, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 1997 Sidewalk Repair Program - Zone 9, Contract No. 530, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-635. 109283 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of work performed by Rampart Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 1996 Columbus Drive Storm Sewer Improvements, Contract No. 518, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-636. 109284 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from City Attorney transmitting an Agreement with McLeod USA for Use of Public Right -Of -Way for the installation, operation and maintenance of fiber optic network and Fiber Optic Cable Lease Agreement, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said Agreement", be adopted subject to amendments from city attorney, and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-637. 109285 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from City Planner transmitting an Agreement with the Iowa Department of Economic Development for a Community Economic Betterment Account (CEBA) loan to Auto Tech, Inc. in the amount of $100,000.00 ($50,000 forgivable), be received, placed on file, and "Resolution approving said Agreement", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Nays: Collier. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-638. 109286 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control transmitting a Joint Agreement with U.S. Geological Survey to fund the 6r" Street Cedar River Gage Station at an amount of $4,750.00 each, 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. 1997-639. October 6, 1997 Page 7 RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 109287 - Anders/Jordan that "Resolution amending Resolution No. 1992-546, which established parking regulations in the Central Business District to remove two 2 -hour metered parking spaces on West 5th Street between Commercial and Jefferson Streets, to add one 10 -hour metered parking space on Water Street between East 6th and East 5th Streets, to add one 4 -hour metered parking space and to delete one leased parking space in Lot 3 on Water Street between 4th and 5th Streets", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-640. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 109288 - Anders/Mollenhoff that "an Ordinance adopting the Sewer Use Ordinance which establishes sewer use, user charge and industrial wastewater pretreatment requirements", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4261. BILLS PAYMENT 109289 - Mollenhoff that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-112 dated October 6, 1997 in the total amount of $3,434,593.89, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office", be adopted, with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee and with Councilperson Jordan abstaining on PV7719. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-641. NEW BUSINESS 109290 - Getty/Anders that communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager transmitting request of Mary E. Cooper to certify $1,100.00 for work performed by Waterloo Water Works at 441 Lane Street, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-642. 109291 - Getty/Anders that communication from City Engineer transmitting recommendation of appointment of Larry Crain to the position of Technician, effective October 7, 1997, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. TRAVEL REQUESTS 109292 - Krizek/Anders that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved. 1. Don Temeyer, City Planner, to attend PDI Fall Conference, Economic Trends in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 29-31, 1997, with costs not to exceed $359.00. 2. Walter Reed, Executive Director of Human Rights, to attend 1997 Annual Training Conference for the National Association of Human Rights Workers in Detroit, Michigan on October 14-18, 1997, with costs not to exceed $1,014.00, including the use of city vehicle. 3. Tim Pillack, Investigative Sergeant, to attend Supervision/Management of Drug Investigations School in Evanston, Illinois on November 17-21, 1997, with costs not to exceed $1,130.00, including the use of city vehicle. October 6, 1997 Page 8 TRAVEL REQUESTS - CONTINUED 4. Rich Earles, Program Manager, to attend Community Connections 2020 Software Training - HUD Certified in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 23-24, 1997, with costs not to exceed $1,172.00. 5. Dave Keidel, Housing Inspector, to attend Iowa NAHRO '97' Fall Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on October 15-17, 1997, with costs not to exceed $280.00, including the use of city vehicle. 6. Frank Magsamen, Fire Chief, to attend Iowa Association of Professional Fire Chiefs Fall Conference in Ames, Iowa on October 28-30, 1997, with costs not to exceed $235.00. 7. S. Maureen Newbill, Business & Marketing Coordinator, to attend Faces & Voices Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on October 20-22, 1997, with costs not to exceed $357.50. 8. S. Maureen Newbill, Business & Marketing Coordinator, to attend IMA Annual Meeting in Des Moines, Iowa on October 27-28, 1997, with costs not to exceed $277.50. 9. Jim Schmidt, Brent Cirksena, Mark Meyer, Police Investigators, to attend Methamphetamine Tracking & Trafficking Seminar in Ankeny, Iowa on November 4- 6, 1997, with costs not to exceed $325.00, including the use of city vehicle. 10.Ken Shankle, Curator/Registrar, to return paintings and to attend Iowa Museum Association's Annual Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on October 25-28, 1997, with costs not to exceed $480.00, including the use of city vehicle. 11.Cammie Scully, Museum Director, to attend Iowa Museum Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on October 26-29, 1997, with costs not to exceed $337.50. 12.Jim Ellis, Associate Engineer, to attend Seminar Stream Stability and Scour at Highway Bridges in Ames, Iowa on November 13, 1997, with costs not to exceed $135.00, including the use of city vehicle. 13.Jerry Anders and Barb Krizek, Councilpersons, to attend NLC 1997 Congress of Cities & Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 3-6, 1997, with costs not to exceed $1,340.00 per person. 14.Barb Krizek, Councilperson, to attend the Waterloos of the World Exposition in Waterloo Ontario, Canada on October 9-13, 1997, with costs not to exceed $1,150.00. 15.Joe Collier, Councilperson, to attend the 1997 Training Conference for the National Association of Human Rights Workers in Detroit, Michigan on October 14-18, 1997, with costs not to exceed $934.00, including the use of city vehicle. 16.Bruce Meisinger, Finance Manager, to attend Fall Conference of Iowa Municipal Finance Officers Association in Des Moines, Iowa on October 22-24, 1997, with costs not to exceed $199.00. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Councilperson Murphy questioned the travel requests for Councilperson Anders, Krizek and Collier. He feels that the three travel requests cost thousands of dollars that could be used for smaller items here in the city. The council scrutinizes all city department's travel budgets, and Councilperson Murphy feels that the council's travel budget should also be monitored by someone. Councilperson Getty explained that Councilperson Anders and Krizek are attending the Congress of Cities Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and that council representatives attend this meeting every year. Councilperson Krizek is attending the Waterloos of the World Exposition in Waterloo Ontario, Canada to gather information and ideas for next year when the meeting will be held in our city. Councilperson Collier is attending the National Association of Human Rights Workers in Detroit, Michigan at the request of the Executive Director of Human Rights, and it is a good investment for the city. October 6, 1997 Page 9 TRAVEL REQUESTS - CONTINUED Councilperson Collier stated that attending the meeting in Michigan will assist him in his work with youth, the Police Department and the neighborhood associations. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 109293 - 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: 1. Beer License Application Permit Class B Pizza Hut, 2825 Crossroads Boulevard Sunday Sales) Godfather's Pizza, 3811 University (Includes Sunday Sales) Godfathers Pizza, 1946 Schukei Road Sunday Sales) (Renewal) (Expires 12/31/98) Avenue (Renewal) (Expires (Renewal) (Expires 11/1/98) (Includes 11/1/98) (Includes 2. Beer License Permit Application Class C Citgo, 515 Broadway (Renewal) (Expires 10/11/98) (Includes Sunday Sales) Metro 66, 821 Broadway (Renewal) (Expires 10/31/98) (Includes Sunday Sales) Triple J Mart, 4335 Texas (Renewal) (Expires 11/5/98) (Includes Sunday Sales) Triple J Mart, 3535 Marigold (Renewal) (Expires 10/12/98) (Includes Sunday Sales) 3. Beer/Liquor License Class C Club Wanabe's, 226 Ground Round, 1425 Sunday Sales) Cadillac Lanes, Sales) Permit Application West 5th (Renewal) (Expires 10/19/98) E. San Marnan Drive (Renewal) (Expires 11/26/98) (Includes 650 LaPorte road (Renewal) Expires 10/5/98) (Includes Sunday 4. Beer/Wine License Permit Application Class E Express Mart 2, 1309 Lafayette (Renewal) (Expires 10/15/98) (Includes Sunday Sales) Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109294 - Krizek/Collier that "Resolution authorizing award of contract in conjunction with the Belmont and Grant Parks Play Equipment and Installation Project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. (See CR 109255 for bid opening.) Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1997-643. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 109295 - L. C. Hennessey stated that on March 18, 1994 he received a letter banning him from the National Cattle Congress, Electric Park Ballroom and McElroy Auditorium or he would be arrested for trespassing. He went to the National Cattle Congress to talk to Mr. Beck. The security guard informed Mr. Hennessey that he could enter the National Cattle Congress grounds but not the Electric Park Ballroom. Mr. Hennessey is going to contact the Attorney General and Governor Branstad for their assistance in this matter. Dan Gaven, 2401 West Seventh Street, stated that he wished to address the agreement with McLeod USA on tonight's agenda. Mr. Gaven is a cable user and does not work for TCI of Northern Iowa. He does not want his tax money to be used for October 6, 1997 Page 10 a public utility. Mr. Gaven stated that Des Moines is ecstatic having digital compressed cable. At one time Waterloo approved two cable franchise agreements, ORAL PRESENTATIONS - CONTINUED but only one chose to provide the service because two companies cannot survive in our town. If we have a public utility, Mr. Gaven feels that as a taxpayer he will be forced to use the services provided by the public utility. Mr. Gaven feels that with technology the fiber optic system will be outdated quickly and the city will have a "white elephant." Mayor Rooff stated that before this administration explored the possibility of fiber optics, the city had nothing but now we have two private companies interested in providing fiber optics. The city will conduct a feasibility study to access the need for a public utility. Mayor Rooff stated that the city was faced with the possibility that TCI of Northern Iowa would not provide fiber optic cable to our citizens, and he took action. Mayor Rooff stated that he will not do anything to jeopardize the taxpayers, but Waterloo deserves more than they are receiving. Councilperson Murphy stated that he appreciated the new traffic lights at the intersection of Ansborough Avenue and San Marnan Drive. He feels the traffic lights have taken care of the traffic problem in that area. Mollenhoff/Jordan that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 109296 - Collier/Jordan that the Council adjourn at 8:02 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk