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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-01/10/2000January 10, 2000 • • 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, January 10, 2000. Mayor John R. Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Anders, Jordan, Krizek, Murphy, Gronen, Getty, Berry. Invocation by: Reverend Jerry Miller, Associate Pastor, Church of the Open Bible. Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Jerry Anders. 113216 - Jordan/Murphy that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113217 - Getty/Jordan that the Minutes, 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. HEARINGS AND BIDS 113218 - Murphy/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the proposed F.Y. 2000 Salvaged Asphalt Crushing, Contract No. 620, as published in the Waterloo Courier on December 30, 1999, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113219 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none Jordan/Gronen that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113220 - Anders/Krizek that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2000 Salvaged Asphalt Crushing, Contract No. 620", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-7. 113221 - Jordan/Murphy that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with above said project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-8. 113222 - Krizek/Jordan to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to City Engineer for review: Bidder Bid Bond Total Bid Basic Materials Corp., Waterloo, IA 5% $ 74,610.00 Bruening Rock Products, Inc., Decorah, IA 5% $ 69,999.99 Kuhlman Construction Co., Colesburg, IA 5% $ 68,820.00 Manatts, Inc., Brooklyn, IA 5% $ 71,650.00 Peterson Contractors, Inc., Reinbeck, IA 5% $ 69,550.00 Reilly Construction Co., Inc., Ossian, IA 5% $ 67,000.00 Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113223 - Anders/Berry that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the proposed F.Y. 2000 Eighteenth Street Bridge Deck Repair Program, Contract No. 621, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 4, 2000, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. J • January 10, 2000 Page 2 HEARINGS AND BIDS CONTINUED 113224 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Jordan/Krizek that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113225 - Murphy/Gronen that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2000 Eighteenth Street Bridge Deck Repair Program, Contract No. 621", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-9. 113226 - Getty/Jordan that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with above said project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-10. 113227 - Jordan/Berry to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to City Engineer for review: Bidder Bid Bond Total Bid Borwig Building Service, Waterloo, IA 5% $ 112,182.00 Cedar Falls Construction Co., Inc., Cedar Falls, IA 5% $ 71,475.00 Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. HEARINGS 113228 - Anders/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Schenk Engineering to vacate easement generally located on the northeasterly 30 feet of Lots Cl, C2, and C3 of Cedar Crest Third Addition, as published in the Waterloo Courier on December 29, 1999, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113229 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Jordan/Krizek 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. 113230 - Getty/Gronen that "an Ordinance vacating an easement generally located on the northeasterly 30 feet of Lots C1, C2, and C3 of Cedar Crest Third Addition", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113231 - Murphy/Jordan that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113232 - Jordan/Murphy that "an Ordinance vacating an easement generally located on the northeasterly 30 feet of Lots C1, C2, and C3 of Cedar Crest Third Addition", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4402. January 10, 2000 HEARINGS CONTINUE 113233 - Anders/Jordan • Page 3 that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on allocation of grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for F.Y. 1999 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program in the amount of $123,467.00, with,a required local match of $13,719.00, as published in the Waterloo Courier on December 30, 1999, be received and placed on file. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard Police Chief Koehrsen stated that the allocation is based on a formula decided by the U.S. Department of Justice for money granted by Congress. There are five areas that may receive these grant funds: prosecutor, police, courts, schools and community groups. The city is required to establish an advisory committee of these five groups, which determines the method the grant will be allocated. Mayor Rooff established the advisory committee. The committee met on December 14, 1999 and approved use of the grant funds to the Waterloo Police Department ($96,967), Black Hawk County Attorney ($12,500), Waterloo Community Schools ($10,000), and Village Initiative ($4,000). ' Following discussion a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113234 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Terry Stevens, 1629 Ackermant, stated that criminal behavior among our young people continues to rise. The number of African American youth involved in the juvenile justice system in Waterloo is astounding. The types of crimes committed are much more severe than in days past and the archaic methods used to deter youth have continuously failed. Ms. Stevens stated that she believes the greatest possible enhancement for the community would be a de-escalation of crime at the juvenile level. Ms. Stevens stated that she would like to propose that a portion of the $123,000.00 justice grant be utilized for prevention programs. Ms. Stevens suggested the following: 1) a law education program much like the DARE program whereby young people would be taught at an early age what the laws are and the penalties for breaking them, 2) improved diversity training to better equip law enforcement, juvenile court officers and staff at treatment centers to more successfully deal with the problems facing African American youth, 3) a youth specialist who could work closely with these same people as an advocate for youth in a concerted effort to deter them from continued involvement with the juvenile justice system. Ms. Stevens commented that for many the answer to juvenile crime is to build more jails and prisons at a faster rate. Ms. Stevens stated that she has worked with young people for many years, and she does not feel the answers are with incarceration but rather with hope and opportunity. Ms. Stevens stated that by providing more prevention programs rather than intervention and punishment, we stand a much better chance of saving greater numbers of our children from what for many of them will turn out to be a life of crime. Mayor Rooff stated that he agrees with Ms. Stevens' prevention programs and asked if this information was passed along to the committee. Chief Koehrsen stated that this is the fourth year the city has received the grant. Chief Koehrsen noted that the five areas are: prosecutor, police, courts, schools and community groups. Mayor Rooff asked if after the council votes is there still room for Ms. Stevens to talk to the committee. Chief Koehrsen responded that he doesn't know if it is set up for soliciting public proposals. Chief Koehrsen stated that after the vote, he will visit with Ms. Stevens. Mayor Rooff stated that he feels the juvenile court system is broken, and that we should at least listen to Ms. Stevens. Chief Koehrsen asked Ms. Stevens to send her comments to him. Mayor Rooff commented that if this grant doesn't allow for prevention programs, what grants do we need to apply for which will fund prevention programs. Mayor Rooff stated that if we can get more voice from the community then we will know which grants to submit applications. Jordan/Getty that the hearing be closed and recommendation of the Advisory Committee and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 1 January 10, 2000 HEARINGS CONTINUED 113235 - Getty/Jordan Page 4 that "Resolution approving grant allocation from the U.S. Department of Justice for F.Y. 1999 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program in the amount of $123,467.00, with a required local match of $13,719.00", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-11. 113236 - Krizek/Berry that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Gary Bertch and Steve and Sue Reiter to vacate, sell and convey a portion of Crestwood Drive generally located northwest of Lackland Drive intersection for $1.00, as published in the Waterloo Courier on December 30, 1999, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113237 - 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. 113238 - Murphy/Getty that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of Crestwood Drive generally located northwest of Lackland Drive intersection", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113239 - Getty/Jordan that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113240 - Krizek/Jordan that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of Crestwood Drive generally located northwest of Lackland Drive intersection", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4403. 113241 - Jordan/Gronen that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-12. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 113242 - Gronen/Anders that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Southview Estates to vacate Cedar Hills plat, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as February 7, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-13. 113243 - Gronen/Anders that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Southview Estates to vacate, sell and convey streets generally located in Cedar Hills, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as February 7, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-14. January 10, 2000 DOCUMENTS 113244 - Anders/Jordan • • Page 5 that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting grant application for State Water Access Cost -Share Program funds in the amount of $75,133.00, with an estimated local match of $25,045.00, in conjunction with the Riverview Recreation Area Boat Ramp and Parking Project, 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. 2000-15. 113245 - Anders/Jordan that communication from Cultural and Arts Director transmitting request for $6,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Tax discretionary fund to be used for a business plan, which is a requirement for the Community Attraction and Tourism grant application to be submitted to the Iowa Department of Economic Development in amount of $3,000,000.00 for renovation projects at the Waterloo Center for the Arts, the Great Western Depot, amphitheater, public market and plaza, the Grout Museum, and the African-American Museum, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-16. 113246 - Anders/Jordan that communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for Carl Wheeler for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $6,900.00 for property located at 1010 South 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. 2000-17. 113247 - Anders/Jordan that communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for Lonnie J. Richardson for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $7,420.00 for property located at 921 West 6th 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. 2000-18. 113248 - Anders/Jordan that communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for Dawn Forney for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $28,000.00 for property located at 821 East 4th 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. 2000-19. BILLS PAYMENT 113249 - Krizek that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-83, dated January 10, 2000, in the amount of $1,183,593.51, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office", be adopted, together with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-20. NEW BUSINESS 113250 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Acting Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control transmitting recommendation of appointment of Tina Knebel to the position of Laboratory Tech I, effective January 11, 2000, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113251 - Anders/Gronen that communication from City Clerk transmitting recommendation of appointment of Cheryel Stevenson to the position of Clerk II, effective January 10, 2000, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. t January 10, 2000 NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED 113252 - Getty/Berry Page 6 that communication from Street Superintendent transmitting recommendation of appointment of Herbert Thompson to the position of Street Operations Supervisor, effective January 11, 2000, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113253 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of appointment of Carolyn Earney to the ADA Compliance Commission, effective immediately, with term expiration date of February 21, 2001, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113254 - Krizek/Jordan to instruct Contract Compliance Officer to prepare specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Asbestos Removal and Disposal, Rath Vertical Building, CDBG-112-AR-1-18-00, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113255 - Jordan/Gronen that specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Asbestos Removal and Disposal, Rath Vertical Building, CDBG-112-AR-1-18-00, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 113256 - Getty/Anders that "Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Asbestos Removal and Disposal, Rath Vertical Building, CDBG-112-AR-1-18-00", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-21. 113257 - Jordan/Krizek that "Resolution setting date of hearing on specifications, form of contract, etc. as January 18, 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. 2000-22. TRAVEL REQUESTS 113258 - Gronen/Krizek that the following travel request, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Doug Erpelding, Plan View Specialist, to take Building Code Accessibility/Usability Specialist exam in Des Moines, Iowa, on February 26, 2000, with costs not to exceed $165.00, including use of city vehicle. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 113259 - Getty/Murphy that the following beer and liquor applications be received, placed on file and approved and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department and the following applications for cigarette license, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Beer License Permit Application Class C Hy -Vee, Inc., 1422 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/8/01) (Includes Sunday Sales) 2. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Electric Park Ballroom, 257 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 1/27/01) (Includes Sunday Sales) Greyhound Lounge, 708 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/4/01) (Includes Sunday Sales) 3. Wine License Permit Application Class B Hy -Vee, Inc., 1422 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/8/01) (Includes Sunday Sales) january 10, 2000 Page 7 MISCELLANEOUS CO411,UED 4. Application for Cigarette License Permit Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 1334 Flammang Drive A & M Foods, 2834 Ansborough Avenue Locker Room Lounge, 1918 Hawthorne Avenue Pat's Tavern, 303 West 4th Street Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 113260 - Jordan/Anders that the Council adjourn at 7:37 p.m. • Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk