HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/12/1976July 12, 1976
The Council of City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session in Council Chambers
in City Hall at 7:00 P.M. on July 12, 1976. Mayor Rooff in the Chair. On roll
call, Present: Bowers, Dowie, Geiger, Getty, Roehr and Wilharm. Absent: Lichty.
Invocation by Councilman Geiger.
70314 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that the agenda, as proposed, for the
Regular Session of July 12, 1976 at 7:00 P.M., be accepted and approved.
Motion carried.
70315 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Roehr that the Minutes of the Regular Session
held July 12, 1976 at 7:00 P.M., be approved. Motion carried.
70316 - Lloyd R. Smith, Auditor of State, presented the 1974 thru June 30, 1975,
eighteen month audit report made by his staff. He complimented the City
Treasurer for his investment program, recommended the City review its use
of 313 cars and to make several other minor changes, summarizing the
City's records and accounts were found to be maintained in a satisfactory
manner.
Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Getty that the above eighteen month audit
report, be received, placed on file and State Auditor Smith thanked for
his review of the report. Motion carried.
70317 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that proof of publication of notice of
public hearing on proposed plans and specifications, and proposed form of
contract for Rennovation of Roof and Penthouse of City Hall, 715 Mulberry
Street, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
70318 - The Mayor called for written and oral objections, and there were none.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Roehr that "Resolution confirming the approval
of the pians, specifications and proposed form of contract, etc., for
the Rennovation of Roof and Penthouse of City Hall, 715 Mulberry Street",
be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon
approval by Mayor, assigned No. 24649.
70319 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Bowers that "Resolution ordering the Rennova-
tion of Roof and Penthouse of City Hall, 715 Mulberry Street", be adopted.
Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor, assigned No. 24650.
70320 Moved by Bowie, seconded by Bowers that proof of publication of advertise-
ment for bids for Rennovation of Roof and Penthouse of City Hall, 715
Mulberry Street, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
70321 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Getty that the following sealed bids for the
Rennovation of Roof and Penthouse of City Hall, 715 Mulberry Street, be
received, placed on file, Clerk instructed to open same, and referred to
the architects and Building Official for checking and report back:
Amount of
Bid Bid Bond
John G. Miller Construction Co. Base $45,718.00 5%
Waterloo, Iowa Alt.#1 630.00
Alt.#2 230.00
Alt.g3 950.00
Unit Price .51 per sq. ft.
Jens Olesen & Sons Construction Co. Base $50,815.00 5%
Waterloo, Iowa Alt.#1 692.00
Alt.#2 327.00
Alt.#3 814.00
Unit Price .53 per sq. ft.
Motion carried.
70322 - Councilman Getty suggested that future signs placed on the private roads
in mobile home parks be paid for by the owners. A discussion followed on
limiting to mobile home parks only as there were many other existing pri-
vate streets. Mayor Rooff instructed the City Engineer to make a re-
search with a report on July 19, 1976.
70323 Councilman Getty reported the Iowa State Highway Commission did not recom-
mend reducing the 55 mph speed limit on Highway 63 North unless a speed
study showed a need and the Council would have to ask for the study. A
discussion followed on having a traffic count or speed study and Mayor
Rooff stated he would have the Police Department check this for several
days.
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70323 - (Continued)
Moved by Getty, seconded by None that the Iowa State Highway Commission
be requested to make a speed study on Highway 63 North. Motion died for
lack of a second.
70324 - Councilman Bowers inquired as to what was taking place at 400 Elm Street,
corner of Mulberry Street and Elm Street, reporting high grass, weeds,
dead trees, etc. on the yard. Mayor Rooff stated the windows were boarded
and all the City could do would be to force the owner to clean up the
place.
70325 - Lucille Henkle, 731 Vinton Street, inquired about a street light instal-
lation in the middle of the 700 block of Vinton Street and Mayor Rooff
said this would be checked.
70326 - Mayor Rooff recommended that the alternates not be considered. The Archi-
tects and Building Official, having checked the bids submitted, recommend-
ed acceptance of the low bid of John G. Miller Construction Co. of Water-
loo, Iowa in the amount of $45,718.00 plus 510 per sq. ft. for removal
and replacement of deteriorated 11/2" insulation for the Rennovation of Roof
and Penthouse of City Hall, 715 Mulberry Street.
Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that the above recommendations be re-
ceived, placed on file, approved and "Resolution accepting the bid of
John G. Miller Construction Co., Waterloo, Iowa, for Rennovation of Roof
and Penthouse of City Hall, 715 Mulberry Street, in the amount of $45,
718.00 plus 510 per sq. ft. for removal and replacement of deteriorated
l2" insulation", adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution
adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 24651.
70327 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Bowers that request from Schenk Engineering
Company for K -Mart, East Ridgeway Avenue, for permission to remove tem-
porary curbing required by Council for the curb cut approval under Council
Action #67890 of 6/2/75, and City Engineer's recommendation for approval,
be received, placed on file, recommendations approved, temporary curbing
requirement waived and permission granted. Motion carried.
70328 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Geiger that request from Advanced Systems,
Inc. for permission to construct one 25' driveway at 2915 Airline Hiway,
as shown on attached plat, and City Engineer's recommendation for ap-
proval subject to the provisions of his letter, be received, placed on
file, recommendations approved and permission granted in accordance there-
with. Motion carried.
70329 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Bowers that request from Gary E. Ferrie for
permission to construct a temporary asphalt driveway at 1650 Longfellow
Avenue without regard to sidewalk grade, together with $3.00 for recording
waiver, and City Engineer's recommendation for approval subject to the
provisions of his letter, be received, placed on file, approved and "Res-
olution granting permission to Gary E. Ferrie and authorizing construction
of a temporary asphalt driveway at 1650 Longfellow Avenue irrespective
of a later official grade", adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval of Mayor, assigned No. 24652.
70330 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Getty that the Sign and Traffic Department
report on the request of Bonnie Pauling, et al, for a four way stop sign
at Greenbrier Road and Oakwood Drive with recommendation for approval,
be received, placed on file, approved and City Attorney instructed to
submit an ordinance accordingly. Motion carried.
70331 - Moved by Dowie,
for June, 1976,
$4,542,452.09,
$11,717,629.48,
seconded by Roehr that City Treasurer's Financial Report
showing Balance on Hand on 6/1/76 $12,865,700.18, Receipts
Disbursements $5,690,522.79, Balance on Hand 6/30/76
be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
70332 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by
Human Rights Commission for
ceived and placed on file.
70333 - Under Council Action #70297
Affirmative Action Program.
Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that action be deferred on the revised
Affirmative Action Program until July 19, 1976 pending a meeting with the
EEO Officer. Motion carried.
Bowers that the minutes of the Waterloo
their meeting held on June 3, 1976, be re -
Motion carried.
of 7/6/76 action was deferred on the revised
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70334 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that construction plans for storm
sewer and paving facilities serving Cedar Crest, an industrial develop-
ment, as submitted by Schenk Engineering Company, and City Engineer's
recommendation for approval, be received, placed on file, recommendations
approved and construction plans approved in accordance therewith. Motion
carried.
70335 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Geiger that Change Order No. 4 for additional
cost of $2,693.68 for additional work for 1975 Paving Program, Contract
No. 135, performed by Cedar Valley Corporation, and City Engineer's rec-
ommendation for approval, be received, placed on file, approved and Mayor
and Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty.
Motion carried.
70336 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that "An Ordinance amending Ordinance
No. 2644, known as the Traffic Ordinance", be considered and the rules
requiring ordinances to be voted on at two prior meetings, suspended,
said Ordinance passed for first, second and third times and placed on
final adoption. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Motion carried.
70337 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Getty that "An Ordinance amending Ordinance
No. 2644, known as the Traffic Ordinance", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Ab-
sent: Lichty. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned
No. 2829.
70338 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that Completion Report of City Engineer
for Deere Engine Plant Trunk Extension, with recommendations for approval,
be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving Completion Report
as to work and materials furnished by F. A. Moser & Associates, Inc. for
Deere Engine Plant Trunk Extension, Contract No. 184, accepting the work
and authorizing payment in full accordingly", adopted. Ayes: Six. Ab-
sent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned
No. 24653.
70339 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie that "Resolution, BILLS", (Schedule A),
be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon
approval of Mayor, assigned No. 24654.
70340 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie that "Resolution, BILLS", (Schedule B),
be adopted. Ayes: Six, Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon
approval of Mayor, assigned No. 24655.
70341 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Geiger that statement from Bert B. Hanson and
Associates, West Union, Iowa, for Bridge Inspection, and City Engineer's
recommendation for approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
accepting the statement dated 6/17/76 from Bert B. Hanson and Associates
for Bridge Inspection and Capacity Determination Program for 67 Bridges",
adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon
approval by Mayor, assigned No. 24656.
70342 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Roehr that communication from Waterloo Civil
Service Commission certifying the following ten persons as eligible for
appointment to the Waterloo Fire Department, be received, placed on file
and approved: Steven L. Butler, Ned R. DeBerg, Richard A. Ingersoll,
Douglas H. Olds, George Proctor, Jr., Richard A. Riker, John J. Weires,
Randy C. Wollin, Roger P. Wroten, Michael R. Zimmeiuian, Motion carried.
70343 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Bowers that the following applications for
Beer Permits and Beer and Liquor Licenses, be received, placed on file,
approved, and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer and Liquor
Control Department:
Beer - Class C
Vern C. Early dba Vern's Fruit Market, 1011 Franklin Street
Vern 0. & Goldie E. Boleyn dba Vern Boleyn Grocery, 319 Edwards Street
Beer & Liquor - Class C
Mary E. Narey dba Narey's Tap, 2073 Logan Avenue
Fuldy Enterprises, Inc. dba Quality Itn Waterloo, West 5th & Jefferson
Victor F. Deutsch dba Vic's Lounge, 1106 LaPorte Road Streets
Robert J. Cook dba Village Inn, 709 Jefferson Street
Sunday Sales - Class C - Beer and Liquor
Fuldy Enterprises, Inc. dba Quality Inn Waterloo, West 5th & Jefferson
Streets
Motion carried.
July 12, 1976
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70344 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty that fourteen (14) applications for
permission to sell cigarettes at various locations in the City of Water-
loo, be received, placed on file, approved and permits granted. Motion
carried.
70345 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Dowie that application and fee of Robert J.
Cook dba Village Inn, 709 Jefferson Street, for a dance license, be re-
ceived, placed on file and granted. Motion carried.
70346 Moved by Getty, seconded by Geiger that application and fee of Karen Nor-
ris, 215 Center Street, for Massage Technician Permit, be received, placed
on file and granted subject to the requirements of ordinance governing
same. Motion carried.
70347 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Bowers that the applications and fees of
William A. Flippo, 337 Almond Street and Roy Flippo, 337 Almond Street,
for taxicab driver's permits, be received, placed on file and approved.
Motion carried.
70348 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty that the report of City Attorney and
list of bonds filed with Clerk through 7/12/76, be received, placed on
file and approved. Motion carried.
70349 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Dowie that the Council adjourn. Motion
carried.
Katherine Gibbs,
City Clerk
July 12, 1976