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Home My WebLink About07/06/1976July 6, 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 6, 1976. Mayor Rooff in the Chair. On roll call, Present: Bowers, Dowie, Geiger, Getty, Lichty, Roehr and Wilharm. Invoca- tion by Councilman Getty. 70286 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session of July 6, 1976 at 7:00 P.M., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. 70287 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Dowie that the Minutes of the Regular Ses- sion held June 28, 1976 at 7:00 P.M., be approved. Motion carried. 70288 - Mayor Rooff welcomed twelve students from France, and presented to each one a letter making him or her an honorary citizen of the City of Water- loo, Iowa. Jacqueline Soliveau, Chaperone, introduced the students. The students presented to Marvin Haugebak, Chairman of Black Hawk County Bicentennial Committee, the French Tri -Color Flag, and he, in turn, pre- sented the Flag to Mayor Rooff, who thanked the students. Imre Takacs, President of International Student Exchange of Black Hawk County, Inc. expressed gratitude to the host families who opened up their homes to the students and stated he was very proud of Iowa. Marvin Haugebak distributed to each student, the Mayor and Council Members, a copy of the Bicentennial Times and thanked the Mayor and Council for the courtes- ies extended. Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Lichty that the above event and visit of the students from France be recorded and thanks given to the host fam- ilies. Motion carried. 70289 - Mayor Rooff briefly reported on the flood control project, stating the Corps of Engineers was proposing the City purchase a number of acres of land to build a dam, which the area residents opposed and the farmers were against. Robert B. Scism, Atty. for owners of properties proposed to be taken for the Virden Creek Dam project, stated he reviewed design memorandum #2 of the Corps the environmental impact statement and updated himself on the court decisions, and asked reconsideration of the project as the Corps had never presented the City with (1) alternatives, (2) full cost financial analysis, and (3) environmental impact statement. He expressed concern that an estimated 1,000 acres of farmland would be taken out of production and loss of crops. Mayor Rooff responded that he proposed the project be rebuilt on the original site but was told by the Corps (1) there wasn't enough room to build spillways, etc. and (2) when the Cedar overflowed, the water had to be put somewhere, until it could be run in- to the river. On the environmental aspect, he was not surprised that the federal agencies had not gotten together. Mr. Scism offered his help if the Council was inclined to review the project. Mayor Rooff stated he was not in favor of the proposed site but the Council would have to take the position of continuing to meet with the Corps; also, he would write the Corps as the City didn't want to take farmland or crops, but the loss of life must be taken into consideration. Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that the above presentation be re- ceived and placed on file. Motion carried. 70290 - Councilman Getty presented two petitions from Greenbrier Road and Oak- wood Drive residents objecting to sidewalks, and requested said side- walks be removed from the sidewalk program at this time. Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty that the above two petitions be re- ceived and placed on file. Motion carried. 70291 - A discussion followed and Mayor Rooff stated the proposed sidewalk pro- gram with dollar amounts would be brought to the council on July 19th and the streets could be removed at that time. Bonnie Pauling asked for stop signs instead of sidewalks and Mayor Rooff reported the Sign and Traffic Department would report to the council next week. 70292 - Mayor Rooff reported the City of Cedar Falls adopted an ordinance allow- ing Waterloo taxicabs to operate in Cedar Falls without city license if Waterloo extended the same privilege to Cedar Falls taxicabs. A discus- sion followed. Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Roehr that the Council not consider the above any further. Motion carried. - 2 - 70293 - Councilman Getty inquired about stoLui sewer installation to carry water out of parking lot and was infoiwed this was not a new building and the owner was only trying to satisfy the ordinance to dust proof. Moved by Geiger. seconded by Bowers that communication from City Engin- eer, transmitting a request from Warren Transport, Inc. for permission to blacktop the parking area in the 300 block of Vaughn Street for dust control purposes, and recommending approval, be received, placed on file and approved at no cost to the City. Motion carried. 70294 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Department that Beech Street side of Sumner Street to the placed on file, approved and dinance accordingly. Motion Dowie that recommendation of Sign & Traffic be designated a thru street from the north south side of Newell Street, be received, City Attorney instructed to submit an or- carrie d. 70295 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that proposed Engineering Services Contract dated 7/6/76 for a cost not to exceed $13,640, and recommending approval and authorization to proceed immediately, be received, placed on file, recommendations approved and "Resolution approving the Engin- eering Services Contract with Brice, Petrides & Associates, Inc. for Delane Avenue Flood Control Study and directing execution of same by Mayor and Clerk", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 24645. 70296 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that Change Order No. 5 for a time extension to September 30, 1976 for River Road, Stage II, Contract No. 150, Irving F. Jensen Co., Inc., Sioux City, Iowa, Contractors, and Community Development Administrator's recommendation for approval, be received, placed on file, approved and Mayor and Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 70297 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty that the revised AffiLnative Action Program, be received, placed on file and action deferred until July 12, 1976. Motion carried. 70298 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that construction plans for sanitary sewerage facilities serving MPH, INC. APARTMENTS, together with Treat- ment Agreement Form C 9/75 for Department of Environmental Quality, and City Engineer's recommendation for approval with final acceptance of plans to be reviewed and accepted by said Department, be received, placed on file, recommendations approved and Mayor and Clerk authorized to execute said Agreement Fotm. Motion carried. 70299 - Councilman Roehr questioned if changes could be made at any time and was told they could as long as they stayed within the program. Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that couwmnication from Plan and Pro- gram Commission, transmitting 1976-1981 Capital Improvements Program for review and approval, be received, placed on file, and approved. Motion carried. 70300 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that the following Construction Petuiits from the Iowa Department of Environmental Quality, subject to certain conditions and requirements, be received and placed on file: Construction Permit No. 76-503-S for Sanitary Sewer Extension, Prairie Meadow West 3rd Addition; Construction Permit No. 76-505-S for Sanitary Sewer Extenstion, Ridgeway Office Center. Motion carried. 70301 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Roehr that couuuunication from Community Development Administrator, transmitting the following offers of sale to the City of Waterloo certain real properties for Phase IIID of the Water- loo Flood Control Project, be received, placed on file, and "Resolution accepting and approving certain offers to sell real property to the City and accepting and approving certain deeds", adopted: Parcel No. 70 + 00 - Owner Gerald Allen - $3150 Parcel No. 64 + 50 - Owner B. E. Vaughn - $7000 Parcel No. 66 + 50 - Owner Fred Gallmeyer- $8500 July 6, 1976 Address 1700 Block River Street Address 1609 River Street Address 1633 River Street 70301 (Continued) Parcel No. 68 + 50 - Owner Floyd Allen - Address 1705 River Street $11500 Parcel No. 67 + 75 - Owner Victor Kollman - Address 1703 River Street $9500 Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 24646. 70302 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that "An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2723, an Ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all real property located within the Downtown Waterloo Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Project area in the City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, Waterloo Com- munity School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said City in connection with said Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Project, to clarify actual value of $15,132,279 as the same taxing figure as former "ASSESSED VALUE" of $4,428,951 by adding Subsection (a) to Section 2", be considered and 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: Seven. Motion carried. 70303 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Bowers that "An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2723, an Ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all real property located within the Down- town Waterloo Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Project area in the City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, Waterloo Community School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies, advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said City in connection with said Urban Renewal and Redevel- opment Project, to clarify actual value of $15,132,279 as the same tax- ing figure as former "ASSESSED VALUE" of $4,428,951 by adding Subsection (a) to Section 2", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 2827. 70304 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Lichty that "An Ordinance amending Section • 29-14, Plan and Program Commission rules generally, of Code of Ordinances, City of Waterloo, Iowa, by repealing Subsection (a), COMPOSITION, and enacting in lieu thereof new Subsection (a), COMPOSITION", be considered and 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: Seven. Motion carried. 70305 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Lichty that "An Ordinance amending Section 29-14, Plan and Program Commission rules generally, of Code of Ordinances, City of Waterloo, Iowa, by repealing Subsection (a), COMPOSITION, and enacting in lieu thereof new Subsection (a) COMPOSITION", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 2828. 70306 - Councilman Getty noted for public information that the City Council would not receive a wage increase. Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty that "Resolution fixing the compensa- tion of the City Officials and Employees in the City of Waterloo, Iowa", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 24647. '0307 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that communication from City Engineer, reporting Faye Martin Anderson and Dr. Robert E. Morrison have requested sanitary sewer service for 5643 and 5640 Kimball Avenue under Waiver of Assessment, and recommending approval, be received, placed on file, rec- ommendations approved and City Engineer instructed to proceed according- ly upon execution of Waiver of Assessments with cost to be assessed in the same manner as Orange Township Assessment District. Motion carried. 0308 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Lichty that communication from McElroy Aud- itorium reporting retirement of Paul L. George as of 6/30/76 and is en- titled to 51 hours sick leave pay, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving payment of $323.34 accumulated sick leave to Paul L. George, retiree of McElroy Auditorium", adopted. Ayes: Seven. "Res- olution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 24648. 70309 Moved by Geiger, seconded by Bowers that the following applications and bonds for renewal Auto:.Salvage Yard Licenses, be received, placed on file, approved and licenses granted subject to the requirements of ordin- ance governing same: Jack and Carol Weekley dba Weekley Salvage, 1015 Sycamore Street E. A. Jones dba Jones Auto Salvage, 819 Clinton Street Motion carried. 70310 Moved by Roehr, 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 B Marian Lucille O'Neal dba Lucille's Cafe, 729 Mobile Street Beer - Class C W.C. Stokes dba S -Mart, 1500 E. 4th Street National Tea Co. dba Mark N Bag #098, llth & Washington Streets Beer & Liquor - Class C Bruce Harlan dba Club El Dorado, 3811 University Avenue Herbert P. Hunt dba Herb's Round Table Lounge, 1307 W. 5th St. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #1623, 612 Jefferson Street Sunday Sales - Class C - Beer & Liquor Herbert P. Hunt dba Herb's Round Table Lounge, 1307 W. 5th St. Motion carried. 70311 Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty that thirty-eight (38) applications for permission to sell cigarettes at various locations in the City of Waterloo, be received, placed on file, approved and permits granted. Motion carried. 70312 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Bowers that the report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk through 7/6/76, be received, placed on file and approved. Motion carried. '0313 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Geiger that the Council adjourn. Motion carried. Katherine Gibbs, City Clerk my 6, 1976