HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes- 09/12/1977September 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 September 12, 1977. Mayor Rooff in
the Chair. On roll call, Present: Bowers, Dowie, Geiger, Getty, Lichty,
Roehr, Wilharm. Absent: None. Invocation by Councilman Getty.
72808 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that the Agenda, as amended, for
the Regular Session of September 12, 1977 at 7:00 P.M., be accepted
and approved. Motion carried.
72809 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Bowers that the Minutes of the Regular
Session held September 6, 1977 at 7:00 P.M., be approved. Motion
carried.
72810 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Geiger that proof of publication of no-
tice of public hearing on Conditional Zoning in an "R-2" One and
Two Family Residence District, upon request of Jimmie Porter, Com-
munity Enabler, for Program, Inc., upon recommendation of City Zon-
ing Commission, and Council's own motion, at 527 Cottage Street,
Lot 10, Block 7, Auditor Francis Rose Hill Plat, on north side be-
tween North Barclay Street and Hewitt Street, as published in Water-
loo Courier on 8/25/77, be received and placed on file. Motion car-
ried.
72811 - This being the time for hearing, the Mayor called for oral and writ-
ten objections, and there were none.
Plan and Program Director Franke stated the 110° aerial was limited
on size, if the station becomes more commercial it would have to re-
locate, and if it generated interference, the station would have to
alleviate the problems.
City Zoning Director Gunderson reported that W. Louis Beecher, Atty.,
was to submit an executed document agreeing to the above stipulations
upon passage of the ordinance for the first time and before final a-
doption.
Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that "An Ordinance amending Ordin-
ance No. 2479, as amended, by adding Sub -Section No. 130 to Section
2A-5, Conditional Zoning in a R-2 One and Two Family Residence Dis-
trict", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the
first time, subject to the above conditions. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
72812 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that proof of publication of no-
tice of public hearing on proposal to vacate, sell and convey to
Kenny Corporation certain excess right-of-way in part of Section
30-89-12 in the vicinity of Idaho Street and Butler Street, as pub-
lished in Waterloo Courier on 8/25/77 for $600.00 plus cost, be re-
ceived and placed on file. Motion carried.
72813 - This being the time for hearing, the Mayor called for written and
oral objections, and there were none.
Plan and Program Director Franke stated the price was figured at
more than 100 per square foot and unless there was a need that
blacktopping would not be required.
Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty that "Ordinance vacating certain
excess right-of-way in part of Section 30-89-12 in vicinity of Idaho
Street and Butler Street", be received, placed on file, considered
and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
72814 - Mayor Rooff recoimuended that the Chief of the Fire Department and the
Chief of the Police Department be designated as the City of Water-
loo's official representatives to the Black Hawk County Communica-
tions Commission, which on 9/6/77 the Council agreed to participate
in.
Moved by Roehr, seconded by Geiger that "Resolution appointing the
Chief of the Fire Department and the Chief of the Police Department
as delegates to the Black Hawk County Communications Commission",
be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor, assigned No. 25369.
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72815 - Larry Ross, 1958 West 6th Street, reported that when the paving
was put in on Jefferson Street, no pay box was installed on his
property, the water pipes froze and it cost $516.24 to take care
of it; also, that the catch basin on the corner of West Sixth Street
and Mitchell Avenue is breaking and the street is broken out from
the center to 12' to 15', his sewer was starting to settle and the
sidewalk next to the catch basin is starting to crack. Mayor
Rooff asked that he contact his office in the morning and he would
go out and take a look at the problem.
Moved by Wilhatm, seconded by Geiger that the above report be re-
ceived and placed on file. Motion carried.
72816 - Mayor Rooff explained that the CCC Quality Cleaning and Supply pur-
chased this property in May, 1977 and now couldn't use it, so the
City was reselling same, however, they did forfeit a portion of
their good faith deposit.
Moved by Dowie, seconded by Geiger that the offer of Lowell J.
Walker, Trustee, Grace H. Walker Trust, to purchase Disposal Parcel
No. H-9, 317 West First Street, in Westfield -Virden Urban Renewal
Area, Project No. Iowa R-7, for the sum of $20,500 for parking for
Hawkeye School of Technology purposes, as shown on attached map,
and approval report of Community Development Board, be received,
placed on file, "A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 25089 a-
dopted April 18, 1977 and rescinding Resolution No. 25136 adopted
May 23, 1977, and authorizing the sale of Disposal Parcel No. H-9
in the Westfield -Virden Urban Renewal Area, Project No. Iowa R-7",
adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor, assigned No. 25370.
72817 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Dowie that request from Wendell Lock-
ard Construction, Inc. for permission to construct one 35° commer-
cial curb cut to serve IBM Ernst Building at 3644 University Avenue,
as shown on attached sketch, and City Engineer's recommendations for
approval subject to the provisions of his letter, be received, placed
on file, recommendations approved and permission granted in accord-
ance therewith. Motion carried.
72818 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Geiger that request from Arlin Zeven-
bergen for Red Carpet Apartments of Waterloo, Inc. for permission
to construct one 26° commercial curb cut at 1113-1115 Flammang
Drive, as shown on attached plat, and City Engineer's recommenda-
tions for approval subject to the provisions of his letter, be re-
ceived, placed on file, recommendations approved and permission grant-
ed in accordance therewith. Motion carried.
72819 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Roehr that request from Q. H. Moore
for permission to construct a temporary asphalt driveway at 875
Hickory Street without regard to sidewalk grade, together with
$3.00 for recording waiver, and City Engineer's recommendations for
approval subject to the provisions of his letter, be received, placed
on file, approved and "Resolution granting permission to Q. H. Moore
and authorizing construction of a temporary asphalt driveway at
875 Hickory Street irrespective of a later official grade", adopted.
Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, as-
signed No. 25371.
72820 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Roehr that request from James Majewski
for permission to construct two temporary asphalt driveways at 109
Hillcrest Road without regard to sidewalk grade, together with $3.00
for recording waiver, and City Engineer's recommendations for ap-
proval subject to the provisions of his letter, be received, placed
on file, approved and "Resolution granting permission to James Ma-
jewski and authorizing construction of two temporary asphalt drive-
ways at 109 Hillcrest Road irrespective of a later official grade",
adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor, assigned No. 25372.
72821 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that the minutes of the Waterloo
Human Rights Commission for regular meeting of August 4, 1977, be
received and placed on file. Motion carried.
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72822 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Getty that the minutes of the Community
Development Board for regular meeting of August 9, 1977, be received
and placed on file. Motion carried.
72823 Moved by Bowie, seconded by Geiger that the following Construction
Permits from the Iowa Department of Environmental Quality, subject
to certain conditions and requirements, be received and placed on
file:
No. 77-642-5 for Sanitary Sewer Extension for FY 1978 Sanitary Sewer
Program ##1;
No. 77-624-5 for Sanitary Sewer Extension for Georgian Heights;
No. 77-634-W for Water Main for Georgian Heights,
Motion carried.
72824 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that Change Order No. 3 for FY 1977
Paving Program, Contract No. 157, for additional work by Cedar Valley
Corporation at an additional cost of $1,881.00 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.
72825 - Moved by Lichty, seconded by Getty that Change Order No. 4 for East
Park Avenue Area Street Improvements, Sewers, and Incidentals, Contract
No. 159, for a thirty day time extension to September 23, 1977, and
Coiuuiunity Development Administrator's recommendation for approval,
be received, placed on file, approved and Mayor and Clerk authorized
to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
72826 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty that Contract and Bond for Minor
Contract No. 95, in the amount of $204,837.50, be received, placed on
file and "Resolution approving Contract and Bond of Watco Construct-
ion, Inc., Waterloo, Iowa, for F.Y. 1978 Maywood Water Extension,
Minor Contract No. 95", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted
and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25373.
72827 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Lichty that "An Ordinance amending Or-
dinance No. 2644, Traffic Ordinance, by adding Subsection (119) North
Barclay Street to Section 543, Thru Streets", be received, placed on
file, considered and the rules requiring ordinances to be received,
placed on file, considered and passed on at two prior meetings, 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.
72828 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Lichty
dinance No. 2644, Traffic Ordinance
Barclay Street to Section 543, Thru
Ordinance adopted and upon approval
that "An Ordinance amending Or-
, by adding Subsection (119) North
Streets", be adopted, Ayes: Seven.
by Mayor, assigned No. 2919.
72829 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that "An Ordinance amending Ordin-
ance No. 2644, Traffic Ordinance, by adding Subsection 24 to Section
544, Four -Way Stop Intersections", be received, placed on file, con-
sidered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried
72830 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty that the rules requiring ordinances
to be considered and voted on for passage at two prior meetings, 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.
72831 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Roehr that "An Ordinance amending Ordin-
ance No. 2644, Traffic Ordinance, by adding Subsection 24 to Section
544, Four -Way Stop Intersections", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordin-
ance adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 2920.
72832 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that "Ordinance vacating portion
of Ralph Road lying adjacent to Lots 21, 24, 25, 28, 29 and 32, Lob -
dell's Second Addition", be received, placed on file, considered and
the rules requiring ordinances to be received, placed on file, con-
sidered and passed on at two prior meetings, be suspended, the above
Ordinance recorded as having been considered and passed for the sec-
ond and third times, and now placed on its final adoption. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
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72833 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that "Ordinance vacating portion
of Ralph Road lying adjacent to Lots 21, 24, 25, 28, 29 and 32, Lob -
dell's Second Addition", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopt-
ed and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 2921.
72834 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Dowie that "Resolution authorizing the
sale and conveyance of certain parcels of Ralph Road lying adjacent
to Lots 21, 24, 25, 28, 29 and 32, Lobdell's Second Addition to Her-
bert G. Smith, Robert M. and Judith K. Winters, and Ernest Lang, and
directing and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute and deliver
a deed for said property", be adopted with City retention of Utility
Easement. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor, assigned No. 25374.
72835 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Geiger that Estimate #5 Report for Minor
Contract No. 90, with Community Development Board's recommendation
for approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving
Report for work and materials furnished by Acton Construction Com-
pany, Inc. for Repairs to West Side Parking Ramp, Minor Contract No.
90, and certifying payment accordingly", adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25375.
72836 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that communication from City Engin-
eer, transmitting Completion Report and Recommendation of Acceptance,
for Recreation Center Parking Lot Addition, Minor Contract No. 92,
and recommending approval, be received, placed on file, and "Resolu-
tion approving and accepting the Completion Report and Recoiuuendation
of Acceptance as to work and materials furnished by Dale J. Clark Con-
tracting Company for the Recreation Center Parking Lot Addition, Min-
or Contract No. 92, accepting the work and authorizing payment accord-
ingly", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval
by Mayor, assigned No. 25376.
72837 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Bowers that Estimate No. 6 for Contract
No. 159, with Community Development Board's recommendation for ap-
proval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving Report
for work and materials furnished by Cedar Valley Corporation for East
Park Avenue Area Street Improvements, Sewers and Incidentals, Contract
No. 159, and certifying payment accordingly", adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25377.
72838 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie that Estimate #2 for Contract No.
160, with Community Development Board's recommendation for approval,
be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving Report for work
and materials furnished by Cedar Falls Construction Company for Sans
Souci Bridges Approaches, Paving, Sewers and Incidentals, Contract No.
160, and certifying payment accordingly", adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned
No. 25378.
72839 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by %v'ilharm that Estimate #3 Report for Con-
tract No. 95, with City Engineer's recommendation for approval, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving Report for work
and materials furnished by Hurst Excavating, Inc. for Huntington Road
Stoic: Sewer District, Contract No. 95, and authorizing payment accord-
ingly", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval
by Mayor, assigned No. 25379.
72840 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that Estimate #2 Report for Contract
No. 157, with City Engineer's recommendation for approval, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving Report for work and materials
furnished by Cedar Valley Corporation for FY 1977 Paving Program, Con-
tract No. 157, and authorizing and certifying payment accordingly",
adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor,
assigned No. 25380.
72841 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Lichty that Estimate #5 Report for Con-
tract No. 187, with City Engineer's recommendation for approval, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving Report for work and
materials furnished by Brown & Cris, Inc. for Guernsey's Orange View
Sanitary Sewer, Contract No, 187, and authorizing and certifying pay-
ment accordingly", adopted, Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and
upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25381.
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72842 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Bowers that Estimate #1 Report for Minor
Contract No. 93, with Community Development Board's recommendation
for approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving
Report for work and materials furnished by Paulson Electric Company
for Electrical Repairs to the West Side Parking Ramp, Minor Contract
No. 93, and certifying payment accordingly",adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25382.
72843 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that communication from Community
Development Board, transmitting statement dated 7/22/77 from Brice,
Petrides & Associates, Inc. for final engineering design services
and resident construction review for River Road, Stage I, Contract
No. 142, and recommending approval, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving statement of Brice, Petrides & Associates, Inc.
for final engineering design services and resident construction re-
view for River Road, Stage I, Contract No. 142, and authorizing and
certifying payment accordingly", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution
adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25383,
72844 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Wilharm that communication from Community
Development Board, transmitting Change Order No. 3 for Falls Avenue
Area Street Improvements, Sewers and Incidentals, Phase II, Contract
No. 158, for final quantity changes at a decrease in cost of $23,115.
21, and Engineer's Declaration of Completion and Recommendation of
Acceptance, and recommending approval, be received, placed on file,
approved, accepted, and Mayor and Clerk authorized to execute said
Change Order No. 3. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
72845 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Roehr that "Resolution,
A", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted
by Mayor, assigned No. 25384.
72846 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Roehr that "Resolution,
B", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted
of Mayor, assigned No. 25385.
72847 Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie that communication from Community
Development Board, transmitting Final Estimate for Contract No. 158,
and recommending approval, be received, placed on file, and "Resolu-
tion approving and accepting Final Estimate Report as to work and
materials furnished by Cedar Falls Construction Co., Inc. for Con-
struction of Falls Avenue Area Street Improvements, Sewers and Inci-
dentals, Phase II, Contract No. 158, accepting the work and certify-
ing payment accordingly", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted
and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25386.
72848 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that the City Engineer be instruct-
ed to prepare plans and specifications, form of contract, estimate of
cost, etc. for Parking Lot, Bus Transfer Station and Incidentals,
Minor Contract No. 96. Motion carried.
Bills, Schedule
and upon approval
Bills, Schedule
and upon approval
72849 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Dowie that the plans and specifications,
form of contract, estimate of cost, etc. for Parking Lot, Bus Trans-
fer Station and Incidentals, Minor Contract No. 96, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution preliminarily approving plans and
specifications, form of contract, estimate of cost, etc. for Parking
Lot, Bus Transfer Station and Incidentals, Minor Contract No. 96",
adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor, assigned No. 25387.
72850 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that the Clerk be instructed to
publish the notice of public hearing on plans and specifications,
etc. for Parking Lot, Bus Transfer Station and Incidentals, Minor
Contract No. 96, and the taking of bids for the improvement, said
date being set as September 26, 1977 at 7:00 P.M. Motion carried.
72851 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Lichty that communication from Street
Superintendent, reporting retirement of Val Gruver from Street Depart-
ment as of September 2, 1977, and entitlement of 168 hours of sick
leave and 302 hours vacation pay, be received, placed on file, and
"Resolution approving payment of $2,566.20 sick leave and vacation
pay to Val Gruver, Retiree of Street Department", adopted. Ayes:
Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No.
25388.
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72852 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie 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 Permits
Class C
Leon V. Voshell dba L & L Service, 4044:Logan Avenue
Richard E. Griffith dba Griffis Deep Rock, 801 Franklin Street
The Southland Corporation dba 7 -Eleven Food Store,
504 Riehl Street
The Southland Corporation dba 7 -Eleven Food Store,
1309 Lafayette Street
The Southland Corporation dba 7 -Eleven Food Store,
1105 Cedar Bend Street
The Southland Corporation dba 7 -Eleven Food Store,
2302 Falls Avenue
Sunday Sales - Beer Permits
Class C
Larry J. Wagner dba Reber Avenue Grocery, 600 Reber Avenue
Leon V. Voshell dba L & L Service, 4044 Logan Avenue
Richard E. Griffith dba Griffis Deep Rock, 801 Franklin Street
The Southland Corporation dba 7 -Eleven Food Store,
504 Riehl Street
The Southland Corporation dba 7 -Eleven Food Store,
1309 Lafayette Street
The Southland Corporation dba 7 -Eleven Food Store,
1105 Cedar Bend Street
The Southland Corporation dba 7 -Eleven Food Store,
2302 Falls Avenue
Motion carried.
72853 Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that the following applications
for Beer PeLlnits and Beer Liquor Licenses, be received, placed on file,
approved subject to the approval of various City Inspectors, and en-
dorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control
Department:
Beer Permits
Class B
Electric Park, Inc., Dairy Cattle Congress Grounds
Sunday Sales
Class B
Electric Park, Inc., Dairy Cattle Congress Grounds
Beer Liquor Licenses
Class C
Ira Harrington dba Arthur's Athletic Lounge, 211 Linn Street
Sunday Sales
Class C
Ira Harrington dba Arthur's Athletic Lounge, 211 Linn Street
Motion carried.
72854 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Lichty that the following applications
for permission to sell cigarettes at the designated locations, be re-
ceived, placed on file and granted:
Timothy J. Casey dba Casey's 218 Pub, 4010-4014 University Avenue
Leon E. Voshell dba L & L Service, 4044 Logan Avenue
B & B Tobacco Stand, Dairy Cattle Congress Grounds
Hartman's Gas & Grocery, 2243 Independence Avenue
Big Country dba Northville North, 3420 University Avenue
Motion carried.
72855 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Bowers that the application, bond and
fee of Calvin F. Folkers, 274 Black Hawk Villiage, Cedar Falls, for
Sign Erector's License, under Sign Ord. #2447, as amended, be re-
ceived, placed on file and license granted. Motion carried.
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72856 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Lichty that the application and fee
from Metropolitan: Patient Transfer, Inc., 4304 Rownd Street, Cedar
Falls, for one Ambulance License, be received, placed on file and
granted. Motion carried.
72857 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Geiger that application of Dennis Blox-
ham, 700 West Ridgeway Avenue, for taxicab driver's permit, be re-
ceived, placed on file and granted. Motion carried.
72858 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Lichty that report of City Attorney
and list of bonds filed with Clerk through 9/12/77, be received,
placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried.
72859 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Lichty that the Council adjourn. Motion
carried.
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September 12, 1977
Katherine Gibbs,
City Clerk