HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/01/1999November 1, 1999
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 1, 1999. Mayor John R. Rooff
in the Chair. Roll Call: Getty, Murphy, Jordan, Krizek, Gronen, Collier, Anders.
Invocation by: Reverend Chuck Orr
Pledge of Allegiance: Larry Cunningham, Superintendent of Central Garage
112978 - Jordan/Krizek
that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, November 1,
1999, at 7:00 p.m., to add Item 30a and table Item 2, be accepted and approved.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
112979 - Michael Douglas, owner of property at the corner of Rainbow Drive and Niagara,
stated that he has been before the council before regarding flood damage to his
property. Mr. Douglas stated that Councilperson Anders and Mayor Rooff have
been to his property. Mr. Douglas stated that it is his understanding that
nothing will be done to help him." The engineer was going to contact him, but
nothing has been done. Mr. Douglas stated that its not like he is asking to
have the street repaired, but just to widen the catch basin along Rainbow Drive.
Mr. Douglas stated that the storm sewer cannot handle the water. Mr. Douglas
stated that he presented the council pictures of the damage to his property, and
that the last storm totally took out his yard. Mr. Douglas stated that he was
promised something would be done and now he has been told that nothing will be
done. Mr. Douglas stated that hauling in dirt will not do it. Mr. Douglas
commented that if it were his property causing the city a problem, he would be
in big trouble, but its not, it is the city causing the problem. Mr. Douglas
asked if the city was going to stick by what they said they were going to do.
Mr. Douglas stated that the city needs to widen the catch basin. Mr. Douglas
commented that he was not going away, and his problem is not going away.
Mayor Rooff stated Mr. Douglas has been concerned about the direction of the
flow of the storm water. Mayor Rooff commented that he told Mr. Douglas the
city would get him some relief. Mayor Rooff stated that he has put the
engineering department on this issue. Mayor Rooff stated that the city is
looking at two catch basins, and he has asked the Engineering Department to look
at designing two catch basins because it will be 2001 before storm sewer
improvements will be completed in Mr. Douglas's area and 2002 before the street
is reconstructed. Mayor Rooff stated that he anticipates Mr. Douglas will see
something happening in about two weeks.
Krizek/Collier
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
112980 - Getty/Murphy
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 25,
1999, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Rooff recognized Steve Cochran, Waterloo Fire Rescue paramedic, for 15
years of service with the city.
HEARINGS
112981 - Anders/Jordan
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Mohammad
Islami to rezone from "A-1" Agricultural District to "M -2,P" Planned Industrial
District property generally located north of West Ridgeway Avenue approximately
one-quarter mile west of Martin Road to construct a greenhouse, as published in
the Waterloo Courier on October 20, 1999, be received and placed on file.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
112982 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
- and oral objections and there were none.
Jordan/Murphy
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments be received and
placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
112983 - Collier/Gronen
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning
Ordinance, by adding Subsection No. 318 to Section 2A-5, Rezoning Certain
Property", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first
time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
112984 - Murphy/Collier
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
112985 - Collier/Anders
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning
Ordinance, by adding Subsection No. 318 to Section 2A-5, Rezoning Certain
Property", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4389.
112986 - Getty/Murphy
that request of John Dixon to rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence
District to "C-1" Commercial District property generally located at the
southwest corner of Grandview Avenue and West Parker Street and generally known
as the East Side Used Furniture Store, be tabled indefinitely at request of
applicant. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
112987 - Krizek/Gronen
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Lavern and
Eleanor Droste to rezone from "R-2" One & Two Family Residence District to "C -
2/C -Z" Conditional Zoning property generally located southeast of the corner of
Fletcher and University Avenues to construct a storage warehouse for Red's
CB/Sound Room, as published in the Waterloo Courier on October 20, 1999, be
received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
112988 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Jordan/Anders
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments be received and
placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
112989 - Collier/Murphy
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning
Ordinance, by adding Subsection No. 88 to Section 2A-5, Rezoning Certain
Property", be received, placed and file, considered and passed for the first
time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
112990 - Murphy/Collier
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
112991 - Collier/Jordan
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning
Ordinance, by adding Subsection No. 88 to Section 2A-5, Rezoning Certain
Property", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4390.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
112992 - Jordan/Gronen
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting recommendation of award
of contract in the amount of $30,815.38 to Cedar Valley Corporation of
Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with the F.Y. 2000 Riverview Recreational Area
Parking Lot, Contract No. 619, 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. 1999-730.
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PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
112993 - Gronen/Krizek
that communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Main Street
Waterloo to hold 4th annual lighted holiday parade on 4th Street beginning at the
public parking area under Highway 218 to Mulberry, Mulberry to 5th Street and 5th
Street back to the public parking area under 218, and various other events at
Soldier's and Sailors Park, 4th Street from Washington Street to Mulberry
Street, Mulberry Street from 4th to 5th Streets, 5th Street from Washington Street
to Mulberry Street, and the public parking lots located under Highway 218 in
conjunction with the "Downtown Lights the Night" Event on Saturday, December 4,
1999 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-731.
DOCUMENTS
112994 - Anders/Murphy
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds, and
Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $30,815.38 from Cedar Valley
Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2000 Riverview
Recreational Area Parking Lot, Contract No. 619, 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. 1999-732.
112995 - Anders/Murphy
that communication from Associate Planner transmitting an application for Sue
A. Milligany for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $5,000.00 for property
located at 800 Wellington Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area
Plan be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application",
be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-733.
112996 - Anders/Murphy
that communication from Associate Planner transmitting an application for Dan
Distler for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $4,500.00 for property
located at 366 California Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area
Plan be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application",
be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-734.
112997 - Anders/Murphy
that communication from City Planner transmitting partial acquisition contract
and accepting deed for Parcel Nos. 69 and 71 (Waterloo Industrial Development
Association) in the amount of $190,500.00 in conjunction with the Martin Luther
King Jr. Drive/Bishop Avenue Extension Project, STP -U-8155(31)-70-07, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said contract and deed", be
adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-735.
112998 - Anders/Murphy
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting an agreement with the
Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad for removal of existing railroad crossings
and concrete patching along the unused Freight House spur at the following
crossings; Fairview Street, Edwards Street, Center Street, Bratnober Street and
Park Road, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-736.
112999 - Anders/Murphy
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting Hazard Mitigation Grant
Application with Iowa Emergency Management Division in conjunction with the
Hanna Box Culvert Replacement Project, with an estimated cost of $550,000.00,
with 15 percent local match, 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 by Mayor assigned No. 1999-737.
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DOCUMENTS CONTINUED
113000 - Anders/Murphy
that communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting 28E
Agreement with Black Hawk County for maintenance of traffic signals located at
Dubuque Road and Lafayette Street/Plaza Drive and street lights located at the
intersection of Highway 218 and County Road C-57 be received, placed on file
and "Resolution approving said 28E Agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City
Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-738.
113001 - Anders/Murphy
that communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting 28E
Agreement with the City of Elk Run Heights for maintenance of traffic signals
and street lights located at Dubuque Road and Elk Run Road and street lights
located at Evansdale Road and Gilbertville Road be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said 28E Agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk
authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-739.
113002 - Anders/Murphy
that communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting 28E
Agreement with the City of Evansdale for maintenance of traffic signals located
at Dubuque Road and Evans Road and traffic signals located at Evansdale Drive
and Doris Drive be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said 285
Agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-740.
113003 - Anders/Murphy
that communication from Community Development Director transmitting a contract
with the Iowa Department of Economic Development for Emergency Shelter Grant
Program Funds (ESGP) in the amount of $105,780.00 to be used by Exceptional
Persons, the Salvation Army, YWCA of Black Hawk County, Family Service League,
Christian Community Development, and Operation Threshold to prevent
homelessness be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
contract", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-741.
RESOLUTION TO BE ADOPTED
113004 - Jordan/Collier
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. as November 22, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council
Chambers in conjunction with the F.Y. 2000 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive -Phase
IV, STP -U-8155(31)-70-07, and Phase V, STP -U-8155(34)-70-07, Contract No. 556",
be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-742.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
113005 - Krizek/Jordan
that "an Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by: adding Subsections (6a)
Ashland Avenue and (97a) Main Street to Section 543, Thru Streets; and
repealing Subsection (84) Reber Avenue of Section 553, No Parking Here to
Corner; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (84) Reber Avenue of
Section 553, No Parking Here to Corner (installation of stop signs on Ashland
Avenue at Dawson Street and on Moir Street at Reber Avenue, and No Parking Here
to Corner sign on Reber at Moir Street)" be received, placed on file,
considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113006 - Collier/Murphy
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED
113007 - Collier/Gronen
that "an Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by: adding Subsections (6a)
Ashland Avenue and (97a) Main Street to Section 543, Thru Streets; and
repealing Subsection (84) Reber Avenue of Section 553, No Parking Here to
Corner; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (84) Reber Avenue of
Section 553, No Parking Here to Corner (installation of stop signs on Ashland
Avenue at Dawson Street and on Moir Street at Reber Avenue, and No Parking Here
to Corner sign on Reber at Moir Street)", be considered and passed for the
second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4391.
113008 - Krizek/Jordan
that "an Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by: repealing Subsection
(17) Dysart Road of Section 541, Increasing Speed Limits in Certain Areas; and
enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (17) Dysart Road of Section 541,
Increasing Speed Limits in Certain Areas (increase speed limit on Dysart Road
from Shaulis Road to Orange Road from 35 to 45 m.p.h.)" be received, placed on
file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113009 - Collier/Murphy
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113010 - Collier/Gronen
that "an Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by:
(17) Dysart Road of Section 541, Increasing Speed Limits
enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (17) Dysart
Increasing Speed Limits in Certain Areas (increase speed
from Shaulis Road to Orange Road from 35 to 45 m.p.h.)
passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes:
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.
113011 - Krizek/Jordan
repealing Subsection
in Certain Areas; and
Road of Section 541,
limit on Dysart Road
", be considered and
Seven.
4392.
that "an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo by:
adding Subsection (d) to Section 9-19, Amendments to Dangerous Building Code,
of Article II, Dangerous Buildings, of Chapter 9, Buildings (designate dollar
amounts for fines in the enforcement of abating dangerous buildings)" be
received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
113012 - Collier/Murphy
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113013 - Collier/Gronen
that "an Ordinance amending the Code of
adding Subsection (d) to Section 9-19,
of Article II, Dangerous Buildings, of
amounts for fines in the enforcement
considered and passed for the second
Seven.
Ordinances
Amendments
Chapter 9,
of abating
and third
of the City of Waterloo by:
to Dangerous Building Code,
Buildings (designate dollar
dangerous buildings)", be
times and adopted. Ayes:
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4393.
113014 - Krizek/Jordan
that "an Ordinance amending the Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation Code
by: repealing Section 18-9, Journeyman HVAC; and enacting in lieu thereof a
new Section 18-9, Journeyman HVAC, Journeyman Sheet Metal, Technician
(licensing of persons installing heating and air conditioning in structures)"
be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
113015 - Collier/Murphy
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED
113016 - Collier/Gronen
that "an Ordinance amending the Heating,
by: repealing Section 18-9, Journeyman
new Section 18-9, Journeyman HVAC,
(licensing of persons installing heating
be considered and passed for the second
Seven.
Air Conditioning and Ventilation Code
HVAC; and enacting in lieu thereof a
Journeyman Sheet Metal, Technician
and air conditioning in structures)",
and third times and adopted. Ayes:
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4394.
BILLS PAYMENTS
113017 - Murphy
that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-77, dated
the amount of $702,207.38, a copy of which is on file
Office", be adopted, with Councilperson Krizek abstaining
with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.
NEW BUSINESS
113018 - Krizek/Gronen
that communication from Waterloo Water
request of Katherine S. and Michael L.
performed by Waterloo Water Works at
recommendation of approval of Board of
received, placed on file and "Resolution
and City Clerk instructed to notify Black
Seven.
November 1, 1999, in
in the City Clerk's
on PV 1725, together
Ayes: Seven.
1999-743.
Works General Manager transmitting
Shaw to certify $1,217.50 for work
127 Dawson Street, together with
Waterloo Water Works Trustees, be
approving said request", be adopted
Hawk County Treasurer of same. Ayes:
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-744.
113019 - Krizek/Gronen
that communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager transmitting
request of Joe and Teresa M. Jordan to certify $987.25 for work performed by
Waterloo Water Works at 1940 East 4th Street, together with recommendation of
approval of Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees, be received, placed on file
and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed
to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-745.
113020 - Krizek/Gronen
that communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of the following
appointments to the Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board:
Bonnie Smith and Mary Swehla, with term expiration date of November 2, 2002,
Dolly Fortier, with term expiration date of November 2, 2001, and Becky Bertch
and Don Landau, with term expiration date of November 2, 2000 be received,
placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113021 - Krizek/Gronen
that communication from City Planner transmitting recommendation of appointment
of Alan Stockdale to the position of Housing Coordinator effective on a
mutually agreed upon date be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
113022 - Gronen/Jordan
that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be
received, placed on file and approved:
1. Emily Highland -Kuntz, Internal Auditor, to attend Continuing Professional
Education for C.P.A. "Governmental and Non Profit Update" in Des Moines,
Iowa on November 1, 1999, with costs not to exceed $305.00.
2. Charles G. Linker, Signal Technician Foreman, and Randy Heiberger, Signal
Technician II, to attend 30th Annual Trade Show and User's Group Meeting in
Davenport, Iowa on November 30 - December 1, 1999, with costs not to exceed
$500.00, including use of city vehicle.
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TRAVEL REQUESTS CONTINUED
3. Council Members Jerry Anders, Dr. William Gronen, Barb Krizek and John
Murphy to attend National League of Cities 1999 Congress of Cities and
Exposition in Los Angeles, California on December 1 - 5, 1999, with costs
not to exceed $6,017.56.
4. Jim D. Ellis, Associate Engineer, to attend Excelling as a First Time
Supervisor Seminar in Waterloo, Iowa on December 16, 1999, with costs not
to exceed $149.00, including use of city vehicle.
5. Roger Carr and Mike Moore, Fire Instructors, to teach recertification at
Fisher Corp. on November 4 - 5, 1999, with costs not to exceed $370.00.
6. Andrea Brasch, Police Officer, to attend the 172°" Basic Level 1 Officer
Training School in Johnston, Iowa on November 1 - December 3, 1999, with
costs not to exceed $175.00.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
113023 - Getty/Jordan
that the following beer and liquor license permit application be received,
placed on file and approved and endorsed application forwarded to the Iowa Beer
and Liquor Control Department:
1. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class A Club
The Supervisors Club, 3265 Dewitt Road (Renewal) (Expires 11/9/00)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
BONDS
113024 - Collier/Jordan
that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the City
Clerk through November 1,. 1999, be received, placed on file and report and
bonds be approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
113025 - Jordan/Collier
that the Council adjourn at 7:38 p.m Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk