HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/12/1977December 12, 1977
The Council of City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Special Session in
Council Chambers in City Hall at 1:00 P.M. on December 12, 1977,
to -the following call:
TO CITY COUNCILMEN OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA:
the
pursuant
You are hereby notified that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Waterloo, Iowa, will be held at the Council Chambers in the City
Hall in the City of Waterloo, Iowa, at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, December 12,
1977, and that said Special Meeting is being called for the purpose of
hearing presentations from the applicants for non-exclusive cable T.V.
franchises.
You are further notified that no other business except the above will be
transmitted at said Meeting.
(Signed) Leo P. Rooff, Mayor
Due, timely and legal service of the above notice is hereby accepted this
28th day of November, 1977, by me, a duly elected, qualified and acting
Councilman of the City of Waterloo, Iowa.
(Signed)
(Signed)
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(Signed)
(Signed)
Harold E. Getty, East at Large
Jack L. Roehr, First Ward
Frank D. Dowie, Second Ward
Delman Bowers, Fourth Ward
Calvin J. Geiger, Fifth Ward
Due, timely and legal service of the above notice
3rd day of December, 1977, by me, a duly elected,
Councilman of the City of Waterloo, Iowa.
I, P. Heun, hereby certify that I have served the
man Lichty by leaving a copy thereof at her place
is hereby accepted this
qualified and acting
above notice on Council -
of residence.
(Signed) P. Heun
Officer Serving Call
Due, timely and legal service of the above notice is hereby accepted this
4th day of December, 1977, by me, a duly elected, qualified and acting
Councilman of the City of Waterloo, Iowa.
(Signed) Robert R. Wilharm, West attarge
Mayor Rooff in the Chair. On roll call, Present: Geiger, Getty, Roehr,
Wilharm. Absent: Bowers, Dowie, Lichty.
73288 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that the Copies of the Call for
the Special Meeting of December 12, 1977 at 1:00 P.M., be received
and placed on file. Motion carried.
73289 -
COUNCILMAN BOWERS NOW PRESENT.
Mayor Rooff reported that John J, Murray, Atty., had withdrawn the
application of Black Hawk Community Cablevision, Inc.; also, that
Heritage Communications, Inc. had merged with Cable Country T.V.,
Inc.
COUNCILMAN DOWIE NOW PRESENT.
Mayor Rooff called for all applicants to
proposals
Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Getty that
be received and placed on file:
Waterloo Cablevision, Inc.
Cable Country,T.V., Inc.
Cox Cable Communications, Inc.
American Cablevision of Waterloo, Inc.
Motion carried.
present their written
the following proposals
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73290 - Alan McDonald, Birmingham, Ala., for Waterloo Cablevision, Inc.,
stated that if granted a franchise, it would make Waterloo its
midwestern headquarters; have financial ability and financial
statement furnished Mayor Rooff; copy of proposed franchise fur-
nished City Attorney; first to apply since 1971; conducted polls
and citizens' criticisms alleviated; have been working with local
pepole; Federal Communications Commission regulates television
stations a cable system can carry and they will carry NBC, ABC and
CBS, Education and two independent of WTCN, Minneapolis, and
WGN, Chicago, with WTCG, Atlanta, Ga. only after midnight; will
apply immediately for waiver of FCC rules to carry additional
signals; local cable channel carrying school games and events,
church events, council meetings, local news 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a
week, etc.; carry movie channel, Christian Broadcast Network
from Newport News, Virginia, Madison Square Garden events, wire
service news, city channel for Mayor and city officials. Public
access channel for citizen to voice viewpoint, current weather,
radar weather for thunderstorms, tornadoes, etc., city bulletin
board, civil defense alert, 16 FM radio stations; these were
avilable now. He mentioned future offerings, which included
Lincoln Center of Performing Arts, telecast a CATV network,
a fourth network. He said they would be actively involved in
community affairs; in educational work at no charge to schools;
medical education involvement; proposed a CATV commission to
approve or disapprove programming, service policy, etc. Proposed
rates were first TV or FM outlet $7.50 monthly, additional outlet
each $2.00 per month, and all service calls answered within 24
hours except in event of emergency.
In the question and answer period it was brought out that CATV
Commission would be Mayor's appointment; convertor would be
another $2.50 per month; additional employment within 18 months
of 100 persons and after construction 30 to 35 employees; cable
for all parts of Waterloo.
Robert Molinaro for Cable Country T.V., Inc. agreed with Alan
McDonald, as to offerings. He stated the group selected should
be responsible to local citizens and be responsive to needs of
community and should be able to work with, and for, and the
benefit of this community. He listed the members of the group
as Warren Transport, Inc., Heritage Communications, Inc., Robert
J. Molinaro, Calvin C. Peterson, William C. Dangles, Zunis Den
Hartoq, Barton L. Schweiger, William F. Mclntee, Rowland Sver-
dahl, Dale DeKoster and Kenneth R. Nelson. He said the money
would stay in the City and State; that they aligned with Heri-
tage Communications by choice and reported on said firm's opera-
tions. Bill Riley of Heritage Communications, Inc. talked on
services being offered and James Hoak answered technical ques-
tions. Monthly rates proposed were one cable outlet $7.50,
additional outlets each $1.50, Home Box Office $8.00, FM with
cable $1.00, FM without cable $7.50.
In question answer period it was brought out that Council and
Mayor would determine the fee regardless of what was proposed,
that FCC sets a maximum; FCC feels that payment to the City
of franchise fee of more than 3% as improper.
David Dutton, Atty. introduced Cox Cable Communications, Inc.
and Henry Harris, President, Bill Pittman and Bob Keller. He
stated Cox has franchise in Quad -Cities and will serve Cedar
Rapids; also has a hook up with John Deere Moline Administra-
tion Building; will submit applications in Marion, Iowa City
and Cedar Falls. Henry Harris pledged to work with community
as to needs, outline operation and offerings; rates not to
exceed $7.50 per month with each additional outlet not to ex-
ceed $2.00 per month; One half million per year payroll;
In question and answer period it was brought out station could
begin in 10 to 12 months with 20 channels to start and expanded
to 35, proposed offerings the same as other applicants, and a
consumer channel.
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73290 - (Continued)
William Ball, Atty. for American Cablevision of Waterloo, Inc.
listed local stockholders as Frank Nelson, Ron McLaughlin,
Walter Cunningham and William Ball. Mike McCrudder briefly
outlined the operations of the company, $21/2M would be invested,
offered to furnish $250,000 performance bond guaranteeing ser-
vice in two years; rate not to exceed $6.50 per month for two
years for those who subscribe to it; 12 channels to begin with,
additional channel for $5.95 additional.
In the question and answer period dual cables were discussed,
and the opinion was it was not desirable.
73291 - Mayor Rooff thanked the applicants for participating; stated
the Council would have to digest the information presented; no
doubt would draw up its own proposed ordinance, taking the
best parts of each proposal, which would be submitted to each
applicant to see if they could live with it; a decision would
not be made until that has been done, and the answers were
back.
73292 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Geiger that the Council adjourn.
Motion carried.
December 12, 1977
The Council of City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session in Council
Chambers in City Hall at 7:00 P.M. on December 12, 1977. Mayor Rooff in
the Chair. On roll call, Present: Bowers, Dowie, Geiger, Getty,Lichty,
Roehr, Wilharm. Absent: None. Invocation by Councilman Bowers.
73293 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed,
for the Regular Session of December 12, 1977 at 7:00 P.M., be ac-
cepted and approved. Motion carried.
73294 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that the Minutes of the Regular
Sessions held November 28, 1977 and December 5, 1977, both at 7:00
P.M., and the Special Session held December 12, 1977 at 1:00 P.M.,
be approved. Motion carried.
73295 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilhatm that proof of publication of
notice of hearing on plans and specifications for Virden Creek Cun-
ette Repairs, Contract No. 96, and taking of bids for said improve-
ment, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
73296 - This being the time for hearing, the Mayor called for oral and writ-
ten objections and there were none.
Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that "Resolution confirming ap-
proval of plans, specifications, foLm of contract, estimated cost,
etc. for Virden Creek Cunette Repairs, Contract No. 96", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, as-
signed No. 25503.
73297 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that "Resolution ordering the
construction of Virden Creek Cunette Repairs, Contract No. 96",
be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval
by Mayor, assigned No. 25504.
73298 - City Clerk Gibbs reported that three bids had been received.
Moved by WilhaLui, seconded by Roehr that the three bids be received,
placed on file, Clerk instructed to open same, but not read, and
referred to Engineers for checking and report back. Motion carried.
73299 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that proof of publication of
notice of proposal to dispose of a certain parcel of land South of
Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and North of West Airline Hiway, as
published in Waterloo Courier on 12/2/77, to a developer selected
by the Council, plus costs, be received and placed on file. Motion
carried.
73300 - This being the time for hearing, the Mayor called for oral and writ-
ten objections and there were none.
City Clerk Gibbs reported two bids had been received.
Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that the two bids, together with
10% deposits, be received, placed on file, Clerk instructed to open
same but not read, and referred to Plan and Program Commission for
checking. Motion carried.
73301 - Councilman Geiger gave a detailed report on the sessions, workshops,
events, etc. which he attended at the 1977 National League of Cities
Convention.
Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that the above report, be received
and placed on file. Motion carried.
73302 - Councilman Dowie asked if there had been a determination as to who
would pay for improvements on Hammond Road and Shaulis Road, wheth-
er City or community participation. City Engineer Radue stated in
checking with the bonding attorney as to whether properties not
affronting the roads could be assessed, he felt this could be done
by waiver of assessment and he was going to investigate further
if the City could assess on a non -voluntary basis the people who
are using the road. He said these roads were both on the federal
aid FAUS system which made them eligible for federal funding, with
Hammond Road being on the priority list.
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73303 - City Engineer Radue reported on the Virden Creek Cunette Repairs,
Contract No. 96, that on the bid of Action Construction Co., Inc.,
Hugo, Minnesota, the "Attorney-in-fact" was not in order, but the
other two bids could be read.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Roehr that the bid of Action Construct-
ion Co., Inc. be returned unread, and the other two bids read, which
were as follows:
Amount of
Bidder Amount of Bid Bid Bond
$48,000 104
Cedar Valley Corporation
Waterloo, Iowa
Service Construction Co.
Waterloo, Iowa
Motion carried.
$56,850 10%
73304 - City Engineer Radue reported these two bids on Contract No. 96 should
be reviewed and checked for additional funding.
Ybved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that the above bids be referred
back to the City Engineer. Motion carried.
73305 - Plan and Program Director reported that neither of the two bidders
for the purchase of a certain parcel of land South of Illinois
Central Gulf Railroad and North of West Airline Hiway had met the
stipulation of submitting a preliminary drawing indicating the pro-
posed development to be constructed, that bids could be rejected,
or bidders asked to submit said drawing.
Councilman Getty stated the bids should be rejected and readvertised.
Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that action be deferred until
December 19, 1977 and Plan and Program Director instructed to re-
quest said preliminary drawings. Motion carried.
73306 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that request of Joseph C. Roeth-
ler for vacation, sale and conveyance of that part of Dearborn Ave-
nue located E of Ely right-of-way line of Rooff Avenue, Sunshine
Subdivision, for $600.00 plus costs, and Plan and Program Commis-
sion's recommendation for approval, be received, placed on file
and Resolution fixing the time and place of hearing as December
27, 1977 on proposal to vacate, sell and convey a part of Dearborn
Avenue to Joseph C. Roethler", adopted and Clerk instructed to
publish notice of hearing. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and
upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25505.
73307 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Roehr that request from Ralph Grady
for permission to construct one 36' commercial curb cut at 1806-
1812 Williston Avenue to be used for church parking only, and one
30' commercial curb cut for Quik Trip and Colonial Store at 1816
and 1820 Williston Avenue, and to close an existing entry on Willis-
ton Avenue, and City Engineer's recommendation for approval subject
to the provisions of his letter, be received, placed on file, recom-
mendations approved and permission granted in accordance therewith
Motion carried.
73308 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that communication from Black
Hawk County Auditor, advising offers have been made on 11/28/77
for the following properties in the amounts shown, on which Black
Hawk County holds title, and requesting Council approval to accept
same subject to City of Waterloo waiving all special assessments
and City to receive all proceeds from the sale, be received, placed
on file and approved:
Special Amount to
Description Assessments be Waived Bid
Lot 1, Block 2, Eddy Addition $454.32 $254.32 $-20.00
Lot 16, Block 3, Manson's
2nd Addition $1126.21 $ 26.21 $1100.00
Lot 4, Morris Cases Addition $ 896.55 $321.55 $ 575.00
S 95' Lot 4, Block 2,
Manson's Sub. $ 676.05 $526.05 $ 150.00
Lot 12, Block 5, Manson's
2nd Addition $1318.80 $1018.80 $ 300.00
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73308 - (Continued)
Lot 13, Block 5, Manson's
2nd Addition
Lot 8, Block 7, Shilliams
3rd Sub.
$ 983.16 $ 683.16 $ 300.00
$ 202.07 $ 152.07 $ 50.00
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
73309 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that request from Hurst Exca-
vating Co., Inc. for permission to temporarily suspend the work on
the Crestview Avenue and Rosehill Terrace Storm Sewer, Contract
No. 97, until such time as weather conditions permit construction
to proceed, together with City Engineer's report that "Temporary
Suspension of Work" has been granted, be received, placed on file
and approved. Motion carried.
73310 - The City Council investigated and found that pursuant to notice of
intention to issue $4,600,000 Revenue Bonds under Chapter 419, Iowa
Code, (in behalf of Allen Memorial Hospital Corporation), of said
City duly given by publication on August 4, 1977, in the Waterloo
Courier, a legal newspaper published and having a general circula-
tion within said City, this Council met on August 22, 1977 and con-
ducted a public hearing at the time and place specified in said
published notice, and that said public hearing had been adjourned
from time to time, and to the time and place of the present meeting.
Andrew Merry of Juran & Moody, Inc. gave a progress report and
tentative timetable for finalizing the above sale.
Whereupon it was
Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that "Resolution relating to the
proposal that the City of Waterloo issue Revenue Bonds under
Chapter 419, Iowa Code, in behalf of Allen Memorial Hospital Cor-
poration", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon
approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25506.
73311 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Bowers that City
Report for November, 1977, showing Balance on
487.02, Receipts $5,191,883.07, Disbursements
on Hand 11/30/77 $14,732,690.48, be received,
approved. Motion carried.
73312 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Roehr that the eight communications from
the City Engineer, advising improvements required as a condition
precedent to the final approval of the following Additions, have
been completed in substantial confoLmance with construction plans,
standards and requirements of his office, submitting four-year
Maintenance Bonds for street improvements and two-year Maintenance
Bonds for sewer improvements, and recommending acceptance, be re-
ceived, placed on file, approved and accepted, with effective dates
on bonds being December 12, 1977:
Tract A --H. Ray Hughes Addition Improvements (Coachman Drive);
East San Marnan Drive Improvements (Family Practice Center);
Richland Park Addition (Phase I);
Oleson Addition;
Hickory Court Addition;
Southdale Addition (Phase II);
Park Ridge Addition;
Central Heights II.
Treasurer's Financial
Hand 11/1/77 $14,976,-
$5,435,679.61, Balance
placed on file and
Motion carried.
73313 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that construction plans for
sanitary sewerage facilities serving Regal Heights Addition, together
with Treatment Agreement Form C 9/75 for Department of Environmental
Quality, and City Engineer's recommendation for approval with
final acceptance of plans subject to review and acceptance by DEQ,
be received placed on file, recommendations approved and Mayor and
Clerk authorized to execute said Agreement Form. Motion carried.
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73314 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that Change Order No. 1 for
Parking Lot, Bus Transfer Station and Incidentals, Minor Contract
No. 96, for additional work done by Cedar Valley Corporation at
an additional cost of $1,020, and City Engineer's recommendation
for approval, be received, placed on file, approved and Mayor and
Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
73315 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that Change Order No. 4 for
1977 Paving Program, Contract No. 157, for additional work done
by Cedar Valley Corporation at an additional cost of $2,203.17,
and City Engineer's recommendation for approval, be received,
placed on file, approved and Mayor and Clerk authorized to execute
same. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
73316 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that Change Order No. 1 for re-
locating a culvert at no additional cost, and Change Order No. 2
for additional work done by Cedar Valley Corporation at an additional
cost of $1,600, for EDA Huntington Road Paving, Contract No. 164,
and Community Development Administrator's recommendation for ap-
proval, be received, placed on file, approved and Mayor and Clerk
authorized to execute same in behalf of the City. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
73317 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that Engineering Services Con-
tract dated 12/6/77 with Wayne Claassen Engineering & Surveying,
Inc. for field survey for F.Y. 1977 Paving Program, Contract No.
157, and City Engineer's recouuuendation for approval and author-
ization to proceed, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving the Engineering Services Contract with Wayne Claassen
Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for F.Y. 1977 Paving Program, Contract
No. 157, and directing execution of said contract by Mayor and
City Clerk", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon
approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25507.
73318 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty that "An Ordinance amending
Chapter 32 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Waterloo, Iowa,
Railroads, by repealing Section 32-4 and enacting in lieu thereof
new Section 32-4, Obstruction of Crossings: Maximum Time Limit",
be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first
time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
73319 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Bowers that the rules requiring ordin-
ances to be considered and voted on for passage at two prior meet-
ings, be suspended, the above ordinance recorded as having been
considered and passed for the second and third times, and now
placed on its final adoption. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
73320 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Roehr that "An Ordinance amending
Chapter 32 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Waterloo, Iowa,
Railroads, by repealing Section 32-4 and enacting in lieu thereof
new Section 32-4, Obstruction of Crossings: Maximum Time Limit",
be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval
by Mayor, assigned No. 2931.
73321 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that statement for engineering
services for Contract No. 189, and City Engineer's recoumiendation
for approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution accepting
the statement dated 12/6/77 from Schenk Engineering Co. for engin-
eering services for Triangle Terrace Sanitary Sewer, Contract No.
189, and authorizing payment accordingly", adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25508.
73322 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that Completion Report and
Recommendation of Acceptance of City Engineer for Contract No. 187,
be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving the Complet-
ion of Report and Recommendation of Acceptance as to work and
materials furnished by Brown & Cris, Inc. for Orange View Sanitary
Sewer, Contract No. 189, accepting the work and authorizing pay-
ment in full accordingly", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution
adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25509.
December 12, 1977
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73323 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Roehr that "Resolution, Bills, Schedule
A", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval
by Mayor, assigned No. 25510.
73324 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Roehr that "Resolution, Bills, Schedule
B", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approv-
al by Mayor, assigned No. 25511.
73325 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Dowie that communication from Police
Chief, submitting for Council approval the promotion of the follow-
ing officers, to the rank as shown, effective December 15, 1977, be
received, placed on file and approved:
To rank of Sergeant
Gene W. Thompson
James F. Milne
Motion carried.
73326 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Lichty that report of Waterloo Civil
Service Commission certifying the following officers of Waterloo
Fire Department as qualified and eligible for promotions to ranks
as shown, be received and placed on file:
To
V.
H.
V.
S.
E.
R.
To
T.
F.
M.
L.
To
P.
D.
R.
L.
rank of Division
Fairbanks
Wenzel
Cutsforth
5tapella
Fortune
Scharnweber
rank of Captain
Shepherd
Magsamen
Cook
Cuts forth
Chief
rank of Lieutenant
Vollbrecht
Whitesell
Cockerham
Schoer
Motion carried.
D. Moore
R. Rohle
B. Libbey
G. Smith
J. Lanigan
L. Olson
D. Duggan
W. Grimm
R. Moore
D. Paulson
D. Wickersheim
G. Carter
73327 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that coiumunication from the City
Engineer, requesting Council approval of January 23, 1978 as the
proposed date for holding public hearing on proposed Resolution of
Necessity and public hearing on plans, specifications, etc. and
contract letting for Triangle Terrace and Suburban Heights Sanitary
Sewer, Contract No. 189, be received, placed on file and approved,
and City Engineer instructed to proceed accordingly. Motion carried.
73328 - Merle Shea stated Garden Avenue was petitioned for oiling but nothing
was done and he was asked to contact the City Engineer.
73329 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that City Engineer's Certificate
of Completion, Breakdown of Costs, etc. for the 1977 Oiling Program,
be received, placed on file, and "Resolution accepting work and
ordering preparation of plat and schedule of assessments for the
1977 Oiling Program", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted
and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25512.
73330 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Roehr that the Engineer's Final Plat
and Schedule of Assessments, etc. for the 1977 Oiling Program, be
received and placed on file. Motion carried.
73331 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that "Resolution adopting and
levying final schedule of assessments, and providing for the
payment thereof", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted
and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25513.
December 12, 1977
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73332 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty that the following request for
permission to attend function, with expenses allowed not to exceed
amount shown, be received, placed on file, and approved:
Chief Building Inspector to Annual Iowa Chapter, International Con-
ference of Building Officials Seminar, Boone, Iowa, January 25 thru
27, 1978, $85.00 plus use of City car.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried,.
73333 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Geiger that the following applications
for Beer Permits and Beer Liquor Licenses, be received, placed on
file, approved and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer
and Liquor Control Department:
Beer
Class C
Osco Drug, Inc. dba Osco Drug Store, 212 East 4th Street
3-J Pizza, Inc. dba The Godfather Pizza, 3811 University Avenue
Beer Liquor
Class C
James A. and Carol M. Hollingsworth dba Rustic Lounge,
3937 Airline Hiway
Kay's Oasis, Inc., 708 Jefferson Street
Sunday Sales - Beer - Class C
3-J Pizza, Inc. dba The Godfather Pizza,
3811 University Avenue
Motion carried.
73334 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that the following applications
for taxicab driver's permits, be received, placed on file and ap-
proved:
Randall William Remetch, 1133 East Ridgeway Avenue
John Fink, 4432 Center Street
Gary Lee Cox, 454 Riehl Street
Earnest Bennett, 512 West Dale Street
Lynn Brechtbill, 1314 Vermont Street
Motion carried.
73335 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Roehr that report of City Attorney and
list of bonds filed with Clerk through 12/12/77, be received, placed
on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried.
73336 - Mayor Rooff reported the Council, at a special meeting today, heard
the presentations of the prospective vendors of cable T.V. for the
City of Waterloo and a recommendation would be made after the first
of 1978.
Mayor Rooff commended the employees who worked last week in removing
the snow on the streets, etc. and paid tribute to the people who
cooperated by staying off the streets.
73337 - Councilman Getty suggested that all questions on cable T.V. be chan-
neled to the Mayor's office. Mayor Rooff said the Council would
chose a company and if a signature petition is presented, it would
be another referendum.
73338 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that the Council adjourn. Motion
carried.
Katherine Gibbs,
City Clerk
December 12, 1977