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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/05/1977July 5, 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 July 5, 1977. Mayor Rooff in the Chair. On roll call, Present: Bowers, Dowie, Geiger, Getty, Roehr, Wilharm. Absent: Lichty. Invocation by Councilman Geiger. 72392 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session of July 5, 1977 at 7:00 P.M., be accepted and ap- proved. Motion carried. 72393 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that the Minutes of the Regular Session held June 27, 1977 at 7:00 P.M. and the Special Session of June 28, 1977 at 4:00 P.M., be approved. Motion carried. - 72394 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that the proof of publication of notice of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for Electrical Repairs to the West Side Parking Ramp and the taking of bids, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 72395 - This being the time and place for hearing, Mayor called for oral and written objections, and there were none. Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Roehr that "Resolution confirming ap- proval of plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated cost, etc. for Electrical Repairs to West Side Parking Ramp, Minor Contract No. 93", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution a- dopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned Noe 25244. 72396 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty that "Resolution ordering the con- struction of Electrical Repairs to West Side Parking Ramp, Minor Con- tract No. 93", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25245. 72397 Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Dowie that the following bids, be re- ceived, placed on file, Clerk instructed to open same and referred to the Engineers for checking and report back: Bidder Amount of Check Amount of Bid or Bid Bond Paulson Electric Company, Waterloo, Iowa See Electric, Inc., Waterloo, Iowa $32,666.00 10'/ $50,875.00 10% Miller Electrical Contractors, Inc. Cedar Falls, Iowa $37,460.00 Motion carried. 10% 72398 - Mayor Rooff reported the City of Waterloo was sponsoring a new Scout Explorers group and welcomed Scott McDonald and Mark Freudenberg. 72399 - Ray Mayes dba Braley's, Inc., 403 Jefferson Street, presented an ap- plication, bond and fee for a license to conduct a Going -Out -Of - Business or Liquidation Sale. Moved by Roehr, seconded by Geiger that the above application, be received, placed on file and license granted. Motion carried. 72400 - City Attorney Smith introduced Tim Luce, the new Assistant City At- torney and Mayor Rooff welcomed him. 72401 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Geiger that request from Alice H. Kline and Lillian A. Kline, 219 Allen Street, for permission to construct a railing from the lower step of the house to the curb of the street, with the property owners to assume the proper insurance coverage, and City Engineer's recommendation for approval subject to the pro- visions of his letter, be received, placed on file, recommendations approved and permission granted in accordance therewith. Motion carried. - 2 - 72402 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Geiger that request from Peoples Bank and Trust Company for permission to construct three commercial curb cuts, two on Bluff Street and one on West Fourth Street, to serve new Drive -In facility at 405 West Fourth Street, as shown on at- tached plat, 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. 72403 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that request from Robert Schatz for permission to construct a temporary asphalt driveway at 1632 Easton Avenue 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 Robert Schatz and authorizing construction of a temporary asphalt driveway at 1632 Easton Avenue irrespective of a later official grade", a- dopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25246. 72404 - Under Council Action #72347 of 6/27/77 action was deferred on the petition of James M. Penne, 34 Elm Drive, et al, for the City to take possession, and maintain Elm Drive as a public street, and Plan and Program Commission's recommendation for denial until all adjacent property owners are in favor of dedication. Opposed was Gunther Maser and in support were Grace Burington and Mr. and Mrs. James Penne. Discussed was increased traffic, blocking off resi- dents access, fire and police protection and other city services. Plan and Program Director Franke stated four residents wanted the dedication and two did not. It was suggested that this year the City put in the sewer and then, next year review street improvements, which would have to meet minimum requirements. Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Bowers that the above petition of James M. Penne, et al, be denied. Motion carried. 72405 - The Engineers reported the bid of Paulson Electric Company, of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount of $32,666.00 was the lowest bid re- ceived for Minor Contract No. 93. Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that "Resolution making award of contract for Electrical Repairs to West Side Parking Ramp, Minor Contract No. 93, or accepting the low bid of Paulson Electric Com- pany of Waterloo, Iowa in the sum of $32,666.00", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25247. 72406 - Under Council Action #72336 of 6/27/77 action was deferred on ac- ceptance of (1) The Family Guard -M self insuring proposal of the Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America, New York, N.Y., subject to the Council agreeing to give an additional benefit to all City em- ployees of $10,000 life insurance which is mandatorily included in their bid, and (2) the Group UAW Prototype Dental proposal for Union Local 1127 and Waterloo Police Department of Aetna Life & Casualty Company. Mayor Rooff called for the bidders to present their proposals on accident and health insurance. Paul Rose for Blue Cross/Blue Shield stated his proposal matched the specifications, the benefits were explained, and monthly rates were: Single $38.10, Family $97.75. Robert Hall for Guardian Life Insurance Company stated his proposal met the specifications in all areas, including mental, and in many areas exceeded the specifications, the benefits were explained which included $10,000 life insurance for each employee, and monthly rates were: Single $38.60, Family $92056. A discussion followed, both bidders stated their companies would handle all details of claims, etc. with no extra work on the City's part; accident and health and life insurance convertible upon re- tirement, etc. Bob Scharnweber, not supporting either company, asked that the City be sure of what they were purchasing. Age 65 and over supplemental coverage to Medicare was brought up and both bid- ders explained their coverage. Tom Pierce asked that mental coverage - 3 72406 - (Continued) not be different than present. Moved by Bowers, seconded by Wilharm that the City of Waterloo place its accident and health insurance, as shown in the proposal, with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, effective August 1, 1977 for a eleven month period to expire June 30, 1977. Ayes: Bowers. Geiger, Roehr, Wil - harm. Dowie: Declined to vote by reason of possible conflict of in- terest under Section 362.6 of Code of Iowa. Nay: Getty. Absent: Lichty. Motion carried. 72407 - Mayor Rooff called for the bidders to present their proposals on dental insurance. Paul Rose for Blue Cross/Blue Shield explained the benefits in the proposal for Local 1127, which matched the specifications, and quoted monthly rates of Single $6.24 and Family $16.74. For the Police spec- ifications, which had additional benefits, the monthly rates were Single $8.43 and Family $27.11. Dave Lansing for Aetna Life and Casualty explained the benefits in the proposal for Police and quoted monthly rates of Single $7.69 and Family $21.88. Local 1127 coverage was explained and monthly rates quoted of Single $7.79 and Family $20.82. Mayor Rooff stated the final cost figures were Aetna $56,823.96 and Blue Cross/Blue Shield $58,788.16. He asked the Aetna representative if an individual outside of the groups, who would pay his own premium, would be allowed to join the program, and this was to be checked with the company. Moved by Getty, seconded by Bowers that the City of Waterloo place its dental insurance for Local 1127 and the Police with Aetna Life and Casualty, effective August 1, 1977 for an eleven month period to expire June 30, 1977. Ayes: Bowers, Geiger, Getty, Roehr, Wil- hatta. Dowie: Declined to vote by reason of possible conflict of interest under Section 362.6 of Code of Iowa. Absent: Lichty. Motion carried. 72408 - Under Council Action #72270 of 6/20/77, consideration was to be given for additional funds for the Library Board as promised at the FY 1977 Budget hearing if additional funds became available. Moved by Dowie, seconded by Geiger that the request be received, placed on file and $8,000 added to the Library Board budget from revenue sharing funds, approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Motion carried. 72409 - Under Council Action #72271 of 6/20/77 consideration was to be given to replacement of the roof on McElroy Auditorium. Mayor Rooff reported the total cost, which included insulation, would be paid $12,500 by Dairy Cattle Congress, $10,000 concession fund, $20,000 general fund, and $37,500 by City in next four years. Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Roehr that replacement of the roof on Mc Elroy Auditorium in keeping with the lease agreement, with the total cost to be $80,000, with the City of Waterloo to pay $20,000 from general fund and $37,000 to be paid over the next four years, be approved. Ayes: Dowie, Geiger, Getty, Roehr, Wilharm. Bowers: Declined to vote by reason of possible conflict of interest under Section 362.6 of Code of Iowa. Absent: Lichty. Motion carried. 72410 Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that Architectural Agreement dated 6/23/77 with Stenson, Warm & Grimes, Architects, Inc., for design of City Hall Annex Addition on Sixth and Franklin Streets, and City En- gineer's recommendation for approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving Architectural Agreement with Stenson, Warm & Grimes, Architects, Inc. for design of City Hall Annex Addition of Sixth and Franklin Streets and directing execution of said contract by the Mayor and City Clerk", adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25248. July 5, 1977 - 4- 72411 - 72411 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that communication from Community Development Administrator, transmitting Contract and Bond for Con- tract No. 160, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving the Contract and Bond of Cedar Falls Construction Co., Inc. for the Sans Souci Bridge Approaches, Westfield -Virden Urban Renewal Project R-7, Contract No. 160", adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Res- olution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25249. 72412 Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that the Bituminous Casualty Cor- poration Policy No. WC 542 296 for Workmen's Compensation and Em- ployers' Liability Policy for period of 7/1/77 to 7/1/78 for the City of Waterloo, Iowa, for a premium in the amount of $98,414, subject to later audit, be received, placed on file and "Resolution accepting Bituminous Casualty Corporation Policy for Workmen's Com- pensation and Employers' Liability, etc. and directing and author- izing payment therefor", adopted. Ayes: Bowers, Geiger, Getty, Roehr, Wilharm. Dowie: Declined to vote by reason of possible conflict of interest under Section 362.6 of Code of Iowa. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25250. 72413 - Mayor Rooff recommended the following changes be made in the Fringe Benefit Program: 1. Under Item 3. Vacation Leave: Second sentence, strike the words "appointment by the Mayor" and insert in lieu thereof the words "one full year of service". 2. Under Item 4. Sick Leave (on Page 2): the renumeration stipu- lations to follow union contracts. 3. Add Item 6: Non-union secretaries (those not eligible for union membership) shall receive the same benefits as Teamsters contract. Gene Bernstein in behalf of the Assistant Fire Chiefs, who were non- voting members of the Firefighters Association and not included in collective bargaining benefits, objected to the fringe benefits not being as good as those of the fire deparLment union contract. Mayor Rooff stated the benefits in the program were the minimum and the Chiefs and Assistants would receive the same benefits as the union contract. Clerk Gibbs inquired if other department heads and assistants would receive the same benefits as the union contract governing their de- partments Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Bowers that the communication from the Personnel Assistant, transmitting the Fringe Benefit Program entitled to all Directors and Assistant Directors in the employment of the City of Waterloo, and recommendation for adoption, and Mayor Rooff's above recommendations, be received, placed on file, Mayor Rooff's recommendations approved and "Resolution adopting the Fringe Benefit Program entitled to all Directors and Assistant Dir- ectors", adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25251. 72414 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that the objections of Harry Peter- sen, Jr. for denial of conditional zoning on Kimball Avenue between Cornwall Avenue and Terrace Drive to allow construction of two tri- plexes, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 72415 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that the revised plans for proposed Tri-plex Residence for Lots 1, 2 and 3, Kimball Heights Replat, lo- cated on east side of Kimball Avenue between Cornwall Avenue and Terrace Drive, be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 72416 - Moved by Getty, seconded by WilhaLm that "An Ordinance amending Or- dinance No. 2479, as amended, by adding Sub -Section No. 120 to Section 2A-5, conditional zoning certain property", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the third time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Motion carried. July 5, 1977 - 5 - 72417 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie that "An Ordinance amending Ordin- ance No. 2479, as amended, by adding Sub -Section No. 120 to Section 2A-5, conditional zoning certain property", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor, as- signed No. 2898. 72418 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Getty that "Ordinance vacating that part of Riehl Street located West of the Westerly line of vacated Riverside Drive, Cedar River Place", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Motion carried. 72419 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that 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 third time, and now placed on its fi- nal adoption. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Motion carried. 72420 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that "Ordinance vacating that part of Riehl Street located West of the Westerly line of vacated Riverside Drive, Cedar River Place", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Ab- sent: Lichty. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assign- ed No. 2899. 72421 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that "Resolution authorizing the sale and conveyance of part of Riehl Street located West of the West- erly line of vacated Riverside Drive, Cedar River Place, to Ralph and Hazel Thierman for $131.70 plus costs, and directing and author- izing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and deliver a deed for said property", be adopted, with City retention of utility easement. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 25252. 72422 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Roehr that "An Ordinance vacating All of the East-West Alley located North of Falls Avenue between Dundee and Ansborough Avenues, First Addition to Galloway", 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: Six. Absent: Lichty. Motion carried. 72423 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Geiger that "Ordinance vacating All of the East-West Alley located North of Falls Avenue between Dundee and Ansborough Avenue, First Addition to Galloway", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 2900. 72424 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty that "Resolution authorizing the sale and conveyance of All of East-West Alley located North of Falls Avenue between Dundee and Ansborough Avenues, First Addition to Gal- loway to Basil J. and Helen F. Libbey, The National Bank of Waterloo for Mary Florence Armstrong Trust, Melvin L. Cook dba C.C.C. Quality Cleaning, Inc., Larry L. and Janet M. Padden, Glenn E. and Doris E. Smith,and Vern Nelson for Nelson Insurance Company, and directing and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and deliver deeds for said property", be adopted, with City retention of utility ease- ment. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Resolution adopted and upon ap- proval by Mayor, assigned No. 25253. 72425 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that "An Ordinance establishing grade", be received, placed on file, considered and the rules requir- ing 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: Six. Absent: Lichty. Motion carried. 72426 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty that "An Ordinance establishing grade", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 2901. 72427 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that "An Ordinance repealing Sec- tion 14-15, Established; Composition, under Article II, Fire Depart- ment, of Chapter 14, Fire Prevention and Protection, of the Code of July 5, 1977 - 6 72427 - (Continued) Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, and enacting in lieu thereof New Section 14-15, Established; Composition", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Motion carried. 72428 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Getty that the rules requiring ordin- ances to be received, placed on file, cnnsidered and voted 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: Six. Absent: Lichty. Motion carried. 72429 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Roehr that "An Ordinance repealing Sec- tion 14-15, Established; Composition, under Article II, Fire Depart- ment, of Chapter 14, Fire Prevention and Protection, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, and enacting in lieu there- of New Section 14-15, Established; Composition", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Lichty. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 2902. 72430 Moved by Bowers, seconded by Geiger that application of Sunnyside Country Club for permission to stage a fireworks display at 1600 Olympic Drive, on July 4, 1977 with alternate date of July 5, 1977 in case of inclement weather, be received, placed on file and per- mission granted. Motion carried. 72431 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Dowie that the following applications for Beer Permits, be received, placed on file, approved and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department: Beer Class C Vern C. Early dba Vern's Fruit Market, 1011 Franklin Street Pester Derby Oil Company, 611 Rainbow Drive Elmer Paul Miller dba Paul's Market, 437 Sullivan Avenue Motion carried. 72432 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that the following applications for Class C and Sunday Beer Liquor Licenses be received, placed on file, and approved subject to the building being approved by various City Inspectors: Terry Loeser dba Gas Light Lounge, 319 West 4th Street Motion carried. 72433 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Getty that fifty-three (53) applications for permission to sell cigarettes at various locations in the City of Waterloo, Iowa, be received, placed on file, approved and permits granted. Motion carried. 72434 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that report of City Attorney and list of bonds filed with Clerk through 7/5/77, be received, placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried. 72435 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that the Council adjourn. Motion carried. Katherine Gibbs, City Clerk July 5, 1977