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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/10/1977October 10, 1977 The Council of City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session in Council Cham- bers in City Hall at 7:00 P.M. on October 10, 1977. Mayor Rooff in the Chair. On roll call, Present: Bowers, Dowie, Geiger, Getty, Lichty, Roehr, Wilhaiin. Absent: None. Invocation by Councilman Geiger. 72994 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session of October 10, 1977 at 7:00 P.M., be accepted and approved. Motion carried. 72995 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Getty that the Minutes of the Regular Session held October 3, 1977 at 7:00 P.M., be approved. Motion car- ried. 72996 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that proof of publication of notice of hearing on proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, esti- mate of cost, etc. for Parking Lot, Bus Transfer Station and Inciden- tals, Minor Contract No. 96, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 72997 - This being the time for hearing, the Mayor called for oral and writ- ten objections and there were none. Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that "Resolution confirming approv- al of plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated cost, etc. for Parking Lot, Bus Transfer Station and Incidentals, Minor Contract No. 96", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon ap- proval by Mayor, assigned No. 25421. 72998 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Bowers that "Resolution ordering the construction of Parking Lot, Bus Transfer Station and Incidentals, Minor Contract No. 96", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25422. 72999 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Roehr that the following bids be received, placed on file, Clerk instructed to open same, but not read, and re- ferred to Engineers for checking and report back: Bidder Rohlin Construction Co., Inc., Estherville, Iowa Cedar Valley Corporation, Waterloo, Iowa Motion carried. 73000 - Upon the Engineers reporting the bids for Minor Contract No. 96 were. in order, it was Moved by Roehr, seconded by Lichty that the Clerk be instructed to read same, which were as follows: Bidder Amount of Amount of Bid Bid Bond Rohlin Construction Co., Estherville, Ia. $161,601.31 5% Cedar Valley Corporation, Waterloo, Ia. $153,333.70 5% Motion carried. 73001 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that proof of publication of notice of hearing on proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, es- timate of cost, etc. for FY 1978 Sanitary Sewer Program #1, Contract No. 190, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 73002 - This being the time for hearing, the Mayor called for oral and writ- ten objections and there were none. Moved by Bowers, seconded by Geiger that "Resolution confirming ap- proval of plans, specifications, foam of contract, estimated cost, etc. for FY 1978 Sanitary Sewer Program #1, Contract No. 190", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25423. - 2 - 73003 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Bowers that "Resolution ordering the construction of FY 1978 Sanitary Sewer Program #1, Contract No. 190", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25424. 73004 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Bowers that the following bids be re- ceived, placed on file, Clerk instructed to open same, but not read, and referred to Engineers for checking and report back: Bidder Hurst Excavating, Inc., Waterloo, Iowa B & B Excavating, Co., Parkersburg, Iowa Larry Lehman Trucking, Waterloo, Iowa Motion carried. 73005 - The City Engineer reported the bids of Hurst Excavating, Inc. and Larry Lehman Trucking for Contract No. 190 were not submitted in du- plicate and did not meet the bidding requirements. Moved by Roehr, seconded by Geiger that the bids of Hurst Excavating Inc. and Larry Lehman Trucking for the FY 1978 Sanitary Sewer Program #1, Contract No. 190, be rejected, and the Clerk instructed to read the remaining bid, which was as follows: Bidder Amount of Amount of Bid Bid Bond B & B Excavating Co., Parkersburg, Iowa $29,646.40 10% Motion carried. 73006 - Marvin Bartels, Director of the Northeast Iowa Crime Commission, orally requested that the City of Waterloo provide $2,353 matching funds for the Urban 4-H Program for disadvantaged young people who need counsel- ing. A discussion followed on duplication of recreational and educa- tional activities with Boy and Girl Scouts, Y.M.C.A. AND Y.W.C.A., etc.; on conducting a fund raising drive, funds from United Appeal; on Iowa State University Extension Services picking up salaries if funds not available; program phasing out in four years; in 1977 out of 465 par- ticipants, 350 were from Waterloo with 60% to 70% in attendance each week. Councilman Wilharm felt that tax money should not be spent in this way. Councilman Getty urged that the request be granted for one year only. Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Roehr that the above request for $2,353 matching funds for the Urban 4-H Program, be received, placed on file j and denied. Ayes: Roehr and Wilharm. Nays: Bowers, Dowie, Geiger, Getty, Lichty. Motion not carried. 73007 - Councilman Wilharm pointed out that the group was supported by one taxing body and asked if it was right for another taxing body to sup- port the program. Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie that the request of Marvin Bartels, Director of the Northeast Iowa Crime Commission for $2,353 matching funds for the Urban 4-H Program, be approved and granted for one year only and that some other funding source be found for next year. Ayes: Bowers, Dowie, Geiger, Getty, Lichty, Roehr. Nay: Wilharm. Motion carried. 73008 - Dorothy Severson, 927 Forest Avenue, requested that parking be banned on the portion of West 7th Street south from Grant Street to Easton Avenue, as it was unsafe for two-way traffic as parking was allowed on the west side. Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that the above request be received, placed on file and referred to Quintin Parker, Sign and Traffic Main- tenance Department, with a report back and a copy sent to Dorothy Severson. Motion carried. October 10, 1977 - 3 73009 - Councilman Lichty presented a petition from the residents in the 600 blocks of Dawson and Riehl Streets objecting to the maintenance of a dog kennel at 633 Dawson Street. E.S. Kerr, 637 Dawson Street, reported there were 6 to 10 collie dogs, excess barking at all hours, offensive smells, noxious exhalations and noise, which was injurious and dangerous to their health, comfort and property. Olga Gahwiller and others complained of stench, unable to sleep due to barking dogs, etc. There was a discussion on if four or more dogs, and a R-1 Residence District. nesses to sign statements be taken to court for the zoning requirements for kennels being C-2, Councilman Lichty pointed out this was in Mayor Rooff stated it would take three wit - on the barking, and then the matter could Judge's decision. City Attorney Smith of- fered to meet with the people. Moved by Lichty, seconded by Getty that the placed on file and City Attorney instructed ors on October 12, 1977 at 9:00 A.M. in his above petition be received, to meet with the object - office. Motion carried. Dwayne Eilers asked if the Weed Ordinance had been changed and City Attorney Smith stated no changes were warranted at this time as it was fair and effective. Discussed was cutting weeds strictly on a complaint basis; Street Department cuts City property and Park De- partment private property; notification of property owners before cutting. 73011 - Mayor Rooff welcomed Don McDermott, Miami Beach, Fla., who was in attendance. 73012 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty that request of Union Baptist Crusaders for petuiission to stage fireworks display at the Union Missionary Baptist Church, 130 Jackson Street, on Sunday October 16, 1977, between 5:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M., be received, placed on file and permission granted subject to bond being filed and to approval of Fire Chief. Motion carried. 73013 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that request of Community Mortg- age and Investment Company for permission to blacktop the parking at 503-509 Ansborough Avenue for beautification purposes only without regard to sidewalk grade, together with $3.00 for recording waiver, and City Engineer's recommendation for approval, be received, placed on file, approved and "Resolution granting permission to Community Mortgage and Investment Company and authorizing blacktopping park- ing at 503-509 Ansborough Avenue for beautification purposes only irrespective of a later official grade", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25425. 73014 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Roehr that request from Robert R. Black and Keith E. Siglin for peLmission to blacktop the alley between 613 Vermont Street and 1425 West Fifth Street, together with City Engin- eer's recommendation for approval subject to the provisions of his letter, be received, placed on file and approved at no cost to the City. Motion carried. 73015 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Geiger that request tion Service, 1103 Bauch Street, for permission commercial curb cut on Aladdin Street, as shown and City Engineer's recommendation for approval on file and approved. Motion carried. 73016 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Dowie that request from John Deere Waterloo Tractor Works for peLmission to widen the curb cut from 32' to 45' on Westfield Avenue, as shown on attached plat, and City En- gineer's recommendation for approval subject to the provisions of his letter and at no cost to the City, be received, placed on file, recouaiendations approved and permission granted in accordance there- with. Motion carried. from Kerns Refrigera- to construct one 35' on attached sketch, , be received, placed October 10, 1977 - 4 - 73017 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Geiger that request from Edward H. Wilson for permission to construct one 30' curb cut to serve a three stall garage at 3375 Inverness Road, with curb cut on West Ridge Drive and existing driveway to be closed, and City Engineer's recommendation for approval subject to the provisions of his letter, be received, placed on file, recommendations approved and peiuiission granted in accordance therewith. Motion carried. 73018 - Building Official Parsons stated the Arthur's Athletic Lounge had not brought the building at 211 Linn Street up to City Code by 10/1/77, as agreed to, Mayor Rooff stated a date of hearing should be set and City Attorney Smith said disapproval of license would be the only action necessary. Moved by WilhaLm, seconded by Bowers that communication from Building Official, reporting Arthur's Athletic Lounge, 211 Linn Street, Beer Liquor License was approved conditional to bringing the building up to City Code by October 1, 1977; that same had not been done; and requesting said Class C and Sunday Sales Beer Liquor Licenses be suspended until such time as the building meets the City Code, be received, placed on file and said license disapproved. Motion carried. 73019 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Roehr that City Treasurer's Financial Report for September, 1977, showing Balance on Hand 9/1/77 $14,977,- 424.54, Receipts $2,210,007.92, Disbursements $2,669,338.94, Balance on Hand 9/30/77 $14,518,093.52, be received, placed on file and ap- proved. Motion carried. 73020 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Geiger that minutes of the Community De- velopment Board for regular meeting of September 6, 1977, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 73021 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Dowie that "An Ordinance amending Chap- ter 36, Vehicles for Hire, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Water- loo, Division 4, Rates & Fares", be received, placed on file, con- sidered and the rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two prior meetings, be suspended, the above ordin- ance recorded as having been considered and passed for the second and third times, and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 73022 - Moved by Bowers, ter 36, Vehicles loo, Division 4, ance adopted and seconded by Roehr that "An Ordinance amending Chap - for Hire, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Water - Rates & Fares", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordin- upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 2925. 73023 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie that "Resolution, A", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted by Mayor, assigned No. 25426. 73024 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie that "Resolution, B", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted by Mayor, assigned No. 25427. 73025 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that the following request for permission to attend function, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved. City Attorney to NIMLO Conference, Williamsburg, Virginia, October 30 thru November 2, 1977, $620.00. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 73026 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Geiger that the following applications for Beer and Liquor Licenses, be received, placed on file, approved, and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Con- trol Department: Beer and Liquor Licenses - Class C Gur-Land, Inc. dba The Brown Bottle, 209 West 5th Street Anthony Bostinelos dba Packers Inn, 201 Rath Street Sunday Sales - Beer and Liquor Licenses - Class C Gur-Land, Inc. dba The Brown Bottle, 209 West 5th Street Bills, Schedule and upon approval Bills, Schedule and upon approval Motion carried. October 10, 1977 - 5 - 73027 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Lichty that the following applications for permission to sell cigarettes at locations designated, be re- ceived, placed on file and granted: Wiltraut Kraft dba Y Grill, 154 West Fourth Street, David Young dba Anchor Lounge, 324 West Fourth Street. Motion carried. 73028 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Bowers that the application of John Martin Crinigan, 415 Cutler Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, be received, placed on file and granted. Motion carried. 73029 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Getty that report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk through 10/10/77, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. 73030 - The Engineers recommended acceptance of the low bid of Cedar Valley Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount of $153,333.70 for Minor Contract No. 96. Moved by Getty, seconded by Geiger that the above reconmiendation be received, placed on file and "Resolution accepting bid of Cedar Val- ley Corporation in the amount of $153,333.70 for Parking Lot, Bus Transfer Station and Incidentals, Minor Contract No. 96", adopted. Ayes: Bowers, Dowie, Geiger, Getty, Lichty, Roehr. Nay: Wilharm. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25428. 73031 - The Engineers reported that the bid for Contract No, 190 of B & B Excavating, Inc. did not meet the requirement of unit bid price being spelled out in the space provided. Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that the bid of B & B Excavating, Inc. be rejected and the Clerk instructed to republish the notice and October 24, 1977 set as new date for new hearing and receiving of bids. Motion carried. 73032 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Lichty that the Council adjourn. Motion carried. Katherine Gibbs, City Clerk October 10, 1977