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January 3, 2000
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Organizational Meeting and Regular
Session at the Waterloo Center for the Arts, Petersen Town Hall, 225 Commercial Street,
Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:00 p.m., on Monday, January 3, 2000. Mayor John R. Rooff in the
Chair. Roll call: Anders, Jordan, Krizek, Murphy, Gronen, Getty, Berry.
District Court Judge Bruce Zager administered the Oath of Office to Mayor -elect John R.
Rooff.
Mayor John Rooff administered the Oath of Office to the following Council Members -elect:
Council Member, at Large - Harold Getty
Council Member, at Large - Dr. William Gronen
Council Member, Second Ward - Scott Jordan
Council Member, Fourth Ward - Deborah Berry
Pledge of Allegiance: Joint Public Safety Color Guard and Jr. ROTC.
Star Spangled Banner: Timina McDonald, East High School student.
America: Emily Schmitz, Mimi Nguyen, Barry Gackle, Cara Grusha and Jon Glawe, West High
School students.
Invocation by: Reverend James Carstensen, Good Shepard Lutheran Church.
Mayor Rooff introduced City Department Heads.
113192 - Getty/Murphy
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Organizational Meeting and Regular
Session on Monday, January 3, 2000, at 5:00 p.m., be accepted and approved.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113193 - Jordan/Gronen
that the Oaths of Office of the Mayor and City Council Members be received and
placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113194 - Anders/Murphy
that communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of appointment
of Harold Getty as Mayor Pro Tem be received, placed on file and approved.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113195 - Krizek/Jordan
that communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of Bernal Koehrsen as Chief of Waterloo Police Department be
received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113196 - Jordan/Krizek
that communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of Frank Magsamen as Chief of Waterloo Fire Rescue be received,
placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113197 - Murphy/Gronen
that communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of James Walsh as City Attorney and Eric Thorson as City Engineer
be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113198 - Gronen/Jordan
that the reappointment of Nancy Eckert as City Clerk be received, placed on
file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113199 - Anders/Jordan
that communication from City Clerk transmitting reappointment of Marge Hirdler
as Deputy City Clerk be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
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113200 - Jordan/Anders
that communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting the appointments of the
following Council Standing Committees 2000 be received, placed on file and
approved:
FINANCE
Chairperson -
Barb Krizek
Scott Jordan
Bill Gronen
BUILDING & GROUNDS
Chairperson - Bill Gronen
Harold Getty
Barb Krizek
PUBLIC WORKS
Chairperson -
Scott Jordan
Jerry Anders
Barb Krizek
ORDINANCES
Chairperson - Mayor Pro Tem
All Council Members
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113201 - Berry/Getty
HUMAN RESOURCES
Chairperson - John Murphy
Harold Getty
Deborah Berry
PUBLIC SAFETY
Chairperson -
Jerry Anders
John Murphy
Deborah Berry
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Chairperson - Deborah Berry
Bill Gronen
Jerry Anders
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, December 20,
1999, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried
HEARINGS
113202 - Jordan/Krizek
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the proposed plans,
specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with the F.Y. 2000 West
Airline Highway Bridge Replacement Program, Contract No. 560, BRM -8155(30)-8N-
07, as published in the Waterloo Courier on December 22, 1999, be received and
placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113203 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Anders/Jordan
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113204 - Jordan/Murphy
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with the F.Y. 2000 West Airline Highway Bridge
Replacement Program, Contract No. 560, BRM -8155(30)-8N-07", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-1.
113205 Murphy/Gronen
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with above said
project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-2.
BILLS PAYMENT
113206 Krizek
that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-98, dated January 3, 2000, in
the amount of $3,124,760.73, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
Office", be adopted with Councilperson Anders abstaining on PV3595 and
Councilperson Murphy abstaining on PV3592, together with recommendation of
approval of the Finance Committee. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-3.
January 3, 2000
NEW BUSINESS
113207 - Jordan/Anders
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to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2000 Eighteenth Street Bridge Deck Repair
Program, Contract No. 621, be received, placed on file and approved.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Councilperson Getty asked how long it will take to complete the project.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, stated that the contract and bonds will be placed
on the council agenda of Tuesday, January 18, 2000, and as soon as weather
permits, the contractor will start on the project. Mr. Thorson stated that the
goal is to complete the repairs as soon as possible, and there is about two or
three weeks of work.
Councilperson Anders asked if the bridge will be, closed, and Councilperson
Krizek asked if an embargo will be placed on the bridge after the repairs are
made. Mr. Thorson stated that the engineers are investigating these items and
will make a recommendation as soon as possible.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113208 - Jordan/Berry
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y.
2000 Eighteenth Street Bridge Deck Repair Program, Contract No. 621, be
received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
113209 - Krizek/Murphy
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-4.
113210 - Krizek/Jordan
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. as January 10, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council
Chambers and taking of bids on the above described project", be adopted and
City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-5.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
113211 - Gronen/Jordan
that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown,
be received, placed on file and approved:
1. John Magdefrau, Combination Inspector, and Dan Youngblood, Chief
Combination Inspector, to attend Fundamentals of Building Inspection,
Mechanical Inspection and Plumbing Inspection Seminars in Des Moines,
Iowa, on January 17-19, 2000, with costs not to exceed $469.00 per
person, including use of city vehicle.
2. John Kehoe, Chief Electrical Inspector, to attend UMC Fundamentals of
Mechanical Inspection Seminar in Des Moines, Iowa, on January 18, 2000,
with costs not to exceed $140.00, including use of city vehicle.
3. Robert Osgood, Chief Plumbing Inspector, to attend Fundamentals of
Building Inspection and Mechanical Inspection Seminars in Des Moines,
Iowa, on January 17-18, 2000, with costs not to exceed $369.00, including
use of city vehicle.
4. Robert Walker, Chief County Building Inspector, to attend Fundamentals of
Mechanical Inspection and Plumbing Inspection Seminars in Des Moines,
Iowa, on January 18-19, 2000, with costs not to exceed $369.00, including
use of city vehicle.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
113212 - Krizek/Anders
that communication from City Clerk transmitting Surety Bonds from Old Republic
Surety Company in the amount of $50,000 for all city employees be received,
placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
January 3, 2000
MISCELLANEOUS CONTINUED
113213 Krizek/Anders
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that "Resolution naming John Deere Community Credit Union, Union Planters Bank,
Mercantile Bank, Norwest Bank, Public Employees Credit Union, Bank Iowa,
Citizens Bank & Trust, Community National Bank and Iowa Public Agency
Investment Trust as depositories for the City of Waterloo", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-6.
113214 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 Permit Application
Class B
Cedar Valley Fish Market, 218 Division Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/25/01)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Petro N Provision, 1615 Bishop Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 12/30/00)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Petro N Provision, 2100 Lafayette Street (Renewal) (Expires 06/09/00)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
East Side Enterprises, Inc., 521 Dane Street (New) (Expires 01/21/01)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
3. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
East Side Enterprises, Inc., 521 Dane Street (New) (Expires 01/21/01)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
4. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
The Cellar, 320 East 4" Street (Renewal) (Expires 01/06/01)
Tuxedos Show Club, 301 West 4" Street (Renewal) (Expires 01/15/01)
Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
East Side Enterprises, Inc., 521 Dane Street (New) (Expires 01/21/01)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Councilperson Berry stated that regarding the applications for East Side
Enterprises she is torn for the Eastside because she is for economic
development, but she is troubled that its another liquor store. Councilperson
Berry stated that she hopes it is not something we will continue to see in the
4th Ward.
Mayor Rooff suggested that Councilperson Berry talk with Police Chief Koehrsen
when applications for the 4th Ward are on the agenda.
Councilperson Berry stated that she believes everyone is entitled to start a
new business, but she wanted everyone to know that she has concerns.
Police Chief Koehrsen stated that he met with Roosevelt Roby, the owner of the
property at 521 Dane Street, and Mr. Roby has agreed to five points in a
letter.
Councilperson Berry stated that most community people are interested in
businesses such as a hardware store. Councilperson Berry stated that everyone
deserves a chance, and she is not against them starting a business, but this
kind of business.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Rooff addressed the audience.
Benediction by: Father Jerry Kopacek, St. Edwards Catholic Church.
ADJOURNMENT
113215 - Getty/Jordan
that the Council adjourn at 6:05 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk