HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/24/1977January 24, 1977
The Council of City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session in Council
Chambers in City Hall at 7:00 P.M. on January 24, 1977. Mayor Rooff in the
Chair. On roll call, Present: Bowers, Dowie, Geiger, Getty, Lichty, Roehr
and Wilharm. Absent: None. Invocation by Councilman Getty.
71308 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Roehr that the Agenda, as amended, for
the Regular Session of January 24, 1977 at 7:00 P.M., be accepted
and approved. Motion carried.
71309 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that the Minutes of the Regular
Session held January 17, 1977 at 7:00 P.M., be approved. Motion
carried.
71310 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm that communication from Community
Development Administrator, transmitting proposed resolution for ap-
plication for Block Grant Funds to HUD, and recommending approval,
be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving the submission
of an application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development
for federal assistance under Title I of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974", adopted.
In response to a large group of concerned citizens, Mayor Rooff
reported on the allocation of $1,182,000 Third Program Block Grant
Funds as follows:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Paving $265,500
City View Park Development $14,000
Sidewalks $30,000
Maywood Water $160,000
Tree Planting $5,000
Hawthorne Storm Sewer $20,000
Dangerous Building Demolition $20,000
Code Enforcement $5,000
(9) Housing Rehabilita-
tion $225,500
(10) Emergency Repairs -
Rehab $17,000
(11) Planning Develop-
ment $20,000
(12) Special Projects for
Handicapped and El-
derly $10,000
(13) Completion of Urban
Renewal Project
$236,400
(14) Disposition of real
property $13,000
(15) Administrative Costs
$98,000
(16) Contingencies $42,600
He stated the Maywood Water Project would also receive money from
unspent block grant funds and assistance from Waterloo Water Works,
that for those who need water and will make a committment to use
water, the City would get water to them this year; also, that the
Jesse Cosby Center would receive $2,000 from the Special Projects
for Handicapped and Elderly allocation provided it was eligible. Lyle(
Taylor, Terry Culpepper, Martin Culpepper questioned the adequacy of
the Maywood Water allocation and Mayor Rooff said $1,182,000 did not
go far enough to cure all the City's problems but stressed that the
people in Maywood who need water and will make a committment to use
the water, will get water running to the property and not to the house,
but money would not be spent on the blocks with no committment.
On the paving allocation, the Mayor said the staff was reviewing
petitions, etc. and would make a recommendation in the next six weeks,
but tonight all the Council was doing was allocating funds to the
above areas and after the federal government approves the funds
then the City would decide where specifically to use the funds.
Betty Hruska and Betty Weber, 700 block Colorado Street, were told
their street was in the 1976-1977 fiscal program and the contract
would be let this year. Ida Tillman, 328 Anthony Street, inquired
about the west end of her street, and this also was to be let this
year. Agnes Robertson, 1030 Roosevelt Street, asked the citizens to
trust the City Council to get the water in.
Moved by Roehr, seconded by Dowie that the previous question be
voted on. Motion carried.
There was further discussion and then Mayor Rooff called for the
roll call, and the vote was: Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and
upon approval of Mayor, assigned No. 24940.
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71311 The Housing Rehabilitation moratorium was brought up, Mayor Rooff
reported that John Balaun, the federal investigator, said it ap-
peared there was no substance to the allegation of wrongdoing by
employees of Community Development Department, and that when he
receives the HUD report he would lift the moratorium. Della Roberts,
1007 Beech Street, angrily confronted the Mayor, stating she wanted
to see Bill Cook and his partner in court, and the Mayor. Peg Thomas
stated we want Bill Cook and his companion suspended. Mayor Rooff
said unless someone was indicted, there would be no suspension, as
the Department could get a clean bill.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty that the Council support the
moratorium. Motion carried. Mayor Rooff said he would lift the
moratorium when he received the HUD report.
71312 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that proof of publication of
Notice of Proposal to Dispose of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9,
Auditor Rainbow's Plat of Maywood Second Filing, at intersection
of Ann and Creston Streets in Maywood Addition, as published in
Waterloo Courier on 1/13/77, to the highest bidder plus costs, be
received and placed on file. Motion carried.
71313 - The Mayor called for oral and written objections, and there were
none.
Moved by Bowers,
with deposits in
to open same and
R. R. Eilers $1,
seconded by Roehr that the following bids, together
full, be received, placed on file, Clerk instructed
referred to Plan and Program Commission: Dwayne
800. Motion carried.
71314 - Moved by Bowers, seconded. by Geiger that proof of publication of
notice of public hearing to sell Disposal Parcel No. H-6 in Westfield -
Virden Urban Renewal Area, Project No. Iowa R-7, 208 Jefferson Street,
as published in Waterloo Courier on 12/23/76, to Henry Zander, be
received and placed on file. Motion carried.
71315 - The Mayor called for oral and written objections, and there were none.
Moved by Bowers, seconded by Geiger that "A resolution approving the
sale of Disposal Parcel No. H-6 in the Westfield -Virden Urban Renew-
al Area, Project No. Iowa R-7, and authorizing the execution of the
necessary contract for sale of land for private redevelopment and
deed", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon ap-
proval by Mayor, assigned No. 24941.
71316 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Lichty that proof of publication of
notice of public hearing on proposal to vacate an easement in Tract
"A" of Bronson's Addition, as published in Waterloo Courier on
1/6/77, requested by City Engineer, be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
71317 - The Mayor called for written and oral objections, and there were none.
Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Geiger that "An Ordinance vacating an
easement in Tract "A" of Bronson's Addition.', be received, placed on
file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Mo-
tion carried.
71318 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Lichty that the rules requiring ordin-
ances to be received, placed on file, considered 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: Seven. Motion carried.
71319 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Lichty that "An Ordinance vacating an
easement in Tract "A" of Bronson's Addition", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No.
2861.
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71320 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Dowie that proof of publication of
notice of public hearing on revised site development plan for Prairie
Meadow West located East of Ansborough Avenue and North of Iowa High-
way No. 412, on application of Country Manor, Inc., upon Plan and
Program Commission's recommendation and Council's own motion, as pub-
lished in Waterloo Courier on 1/6/77, be received and placed on file.
Motion carried.
71321 - The Mayor called for oral and written objections and there were none.
Moved by Dowie, seconded by Getty that "Resolution approving revised
site development plan for Prairie Meadow West", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No.
24941A.
71322 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that proof of publication of
notice of public hearing on re -zoning, upon request of Fred Debe
for Westgate Villa, Inc., upon recommendation of City Zoning Com-
mission, and Council's own motion, to rezone from "A-1" Agricultural
District to "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District the N2 of
SE4 of NE4 Section 11 -89N -13W, about 20 acres on west side of Logan
Avenue about 1/3 mile South of Airline Hiway, as published in Water-
loo Courier on 1/6/77, be received and placed on file. Motion carried.
71323 - The Mayor called for oral and written objections and there were none.
Moved by Bowers, seconded by Lichty that "An Ordinance amending Ordin-
ance No. 2479, as amended, by adding Sub -Section No. 109 to Section
2A-5, rezoning certain property", be received, placed on file, con-
sidered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
71324 - Moved by Lichty, seconded by Getty that the rules requiring ordin-
ances to be received, placed on file, considered 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: Seven. Motion carried.
71325 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Getty that "An Ordinance amending Ordin-
ance No. 2479, as amended, by adding Sub -Section No. 109 to Section
2A-5, rezoning certain property", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordin-
ance adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 2862 in ordin-
ance book.
71326 - Councilman Bowers stated he has received many complaints about dogs
and submitted that the Council study Chapter 7 Section 29 relating
to kennels. He asked the City Attorney to review kennel inspection,
how close to buildings, etc. and suggested raising the dog license
fee, possibility of kennel fee, etc.
Moved by Bowers, seconded by Wilharm that the above report be received,
placed on file and the City Attorney instructed to proceed according-
ly with a report back to the Council on February 14, 1977. Motion
carried.
71327 - Ida Tillman reported junk cars were still on Anthony Street and she
was informed citations had been issued and the Sanitation Director
would check into having the cars towed out.
71328 - Mayor Rooff reported the animal control ordinance may have to be
amended as not all animals were covered. Mrs. George Berdell, 252
Jackson Street, reported a mule in the area was chasing and biting
the children. The Animal Control Department was instructed to check
into this.
71329 - Dorothy Perkins reported a house on Oneida Street needed to be de-
molished.
71330 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Lichty that request of Wendell Lockard
Construction Company for vacation, sale and conveyance of all East-
West alley located between Ida Street and Courier Street, subject to
the retention of a utility easement, to said firm for $80.00 plus
costs and The Culligan Soft Water Service for $160.00 plus costs, and
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71330 - (Continued)
Plan and Program Commission's recommendation for approval, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution fixing the time and place of hearing
as February 7, 1977 on proposal to vacate, sell and convey certain
real property to Wendell Lockard Construction Company and The Culli-
gan Soft Water Service", adopted and Clerk instructed to publish no-
tice of hearing. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approv-
al by Mayor, assigned No. 24942.
71331 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Lichty that communication from City At-
torney, reporting a settlement has been negotiated with Clarissa
Howard and Vi -Vim, Inc., owners of real property in SW% SEw, Section
31-89-13, on West Ridgeway Avenue, whereby the City will be allowed
to remove necessary borrow and fill at no cost to the City and will
not be responsible for placing back or spreading any top soil, trans-
mitting a copy of the proposed stipulation to be filed with the Court,
and requesting authorization to enter into this on behalf of the City
and file same with the Court, be received, placed on file, and ap-
proved. Motion carried.
71332 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Bowers that minutes of Community Develop-
ment Board for their regular meeting held December 7, 1976, be re-
ceived and placed on file. Motion carried.
71333 - Under Council Action #71284 of 1/17/77 action on the Class C Beer and
Liquor and Sunday Sales License applications of Billiards Pocket Lounge,
Inc. dba Corner Pocket Billiard Lounge, 3295 University Avenue, was
deferred for one week. City Attorney Smith reported the Attorney
General's Office does not respond and that Office has the obligation
of filing the transcript and certain documents with Black Hawk County
District Court.
Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that action on the above Class C
Beer and Liquor and Sunday Sales License applications of Billiards
Pocket Lounge, Inc. dba Corner Pocket Billiard Lounge, 3295 University
Avenue, be further deferred for thirty days and City attorney instruct-
ed to proceed with summary judgement or default judgement proceed-
ings immediately. Ayes: Bowers, Dowie, Geiger, Roehr, Wilharm.
Nays: Getty and Lichty. Motion carried.
71334 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Lichty that construction plans for
sanitary sewerage, storm sewer, and paving facilities serving Bond's
Addition, together with Treatment Agreement Form C 9/75 for Depart-
ment of Environmental Quality, and City Engineer's recommendation
for approval with final acceptance of plans to be subject to review
and acceptance by said Department, be received, placed on file, reco-
uuuendations approved and Mayor and Clerk authorized to execute said
Agreement Form C, 9/75. Motion carried.
71335 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Roehr that construction plans for sani-
tary sewerage facilities serving Cloverdale Acres Replat No. 1, to-
gether with Treatment Agreement Form C 9/75 for Department of Envir-
onmental Quality, and City Engineer's recommendation for approval
with final acceptance of plans to be subject to review and acceptance
by said Department, be received, placed on file, recommendations ap-
proved and Mayor and Clerk authorized to execute said Agreement Form
C, 9/75. Motion carried.
71336 - Moved by Lichty, seconded by Wilharm that communication from Commu-
nity Development Administrator, transmitting a Grant Offer approved
by Economic Development Administration of the U. S. Department of
Commerce in the amount of $462,000 for reconstruction and renovation
West Side Parking Ramp, and recommending approval and acceptance, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving and providing for
the execution of offer of grant for Project No. 05-51-00255 by and
between the City of Waterloo, Iowa, and the U. S. Department of
Commerce", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon ap-
proval by Mayor, assigned No. 24943.
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71337 - Councilman Getty thanked the Citizens Advisory Committee for their
work and recommendations on the budget askings and the rest of the
Council concurred.
71338 - The Plan and Program Director reported the offer of Dwayne R. R.
Eilers in the amount of $1800.00 for Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 8 and
9, Auditor Rainbow's Plat of Maywood Second Filing was 3.680 per
square foot, 50 per square foot was the minimum for alleys, and
recomdiended the Council make the determination if this was acceptable.
Water Works General Manager Craft recommended this be accepted as
this was in excess of what his Board paid.
Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Getty that the above recommendations
be received, placed on file and "Resolution accepting the bid of
Dwayne R. R. Eilers, Waterloo, Iowa, in the total amount of $1800.00
approving and authorizing the sale and conveyance of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, Auditor Rainbow's Plat of Maywood Second Filing,
as published in Waterloo Courier on 1/13/77, and directing and au-
thorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute and deliver a deed for said
property", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon ap-
proval by Mayor, assigned No. 24944.
71339 - Heating Inspector Boesen reported the increase in permit fee would
be approximately $2.00 per permit.
Moved by Bowers, seconded by Dowie that communication from Heating
Board, transmitting proposed "An Ordinance repealing Section 400
of Ordinance No. 1971, as amended, in its entirety and enacting in
lieu thereof a new Section 400 covering Schedule of Permit Fees",
and recommending approval, be received, placed on file, and said
Ordinance considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
71340 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Bowers that the rules requiring ordin-
ances to be received, placed on file, considered 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: Seven. Motion carried.
71341 - Moved by Bowers, seconded by Lichty that "An Ordinance repealing
Section 400 of Ordinance No. 1971, as amended, in its entirety and
enacting in lieu thereof a new Section covering Schedule of Permit
Fees", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon ap-
proval by Mayor, assigned No. 2863.
71342 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Bowers that statement from Victor N.
Kennedy, Attorney, for overtime services, be received, placed on
file and "Resolution accepting and approving the statement dated
1/14/77 from Victor N. Kennedy, Attorney, for overtime services in
connection with 1977-1978 labor negotiations, and authorizing!.payment
accordingly", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon
approval by Mayor, assigned No. 24945.
71343 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Wilharm that "Resolution, Bills", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor, assigned No. 24946.
71344 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Bowers that communication from City
Engineer, reporting retirement of Marlowe Cunningham as of 1/21/77
and entitlement to 5162 hours sick leave, two weeks vacation and
birthday pay, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving
payment of $2,938.42 sick leave, vacation and birthday pay to Marlowe
Cunningham, Retiree of Engineering Department", adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 24947.
71345 - Moved by Roehr, seconded by Lichty that communication from Plan and
Program Commission, transmitting request of City Engineer for approval
of names for various private streets and one public street within
the City of Waterloo, as described in attached Exhibit "A", and recom-
mending approval, be received, placed on file, approved and City At-
torney instructed to submit an ordinance accordingly. Motion carried.
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71346 - Moved by Dowie, seconded by Geiger that Delinquent Weed Certification
List, together with cost for the destruction of weeds, vines, bushes,
etc. be received, placed on file and "Resolution fixing the time and
place for hearing on proposed assessments for cutting and destruction
of weeds for the calendar year 1976", adopted, with date of hearing
set as February 14 , 1977. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and
upon approval by Mayor, assigned No. 24948.
71347 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Lichty that coumiunication from Waterloo
Recreation Commission, reporting retirement of Marguerite Boyd as of
1/31/77 after 15 years of service and entitlement of 60 days sick
leave and 15 days vacation pay, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving payment of $2,310 sick leave and vacation pay
to Marguerite Boyd, Retiree of Waterloo Recreation Department", adopted.
Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor, assigned
No. 24949.
71348 - Moved by Getty, seconded by Lichty 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 Permit Applications - Class C
Arthur P. Sorge dba Kwik -Shop #2521, 352 Fletcher Avenue
Osco Drug, Inc. 113 Crossroads Center, 2060 Crossroads Blvd.
Hy -Vee Food Store, 2332 Crossroads Blvd.
Beer & Liquor License Applications - Class B
Ramada Inn, W. 1st & Washington Streets
Class C
Arvide W. Irish & Dennis D. Haley dba Shamrock Tap, 737 Logan Avenue
Security House, Inc. of Amalgamated Local 838, UAW, 515 Rainbow Drive
Sunday Sales - Beer & Liquor License Application
Class B
Ramada Inn, W. 1st Street & Washington Street
Motion carried.
71349 - Moved by Wilharm, seconded by Geiger that report of City Attorney
and list of bonds filed with Clerk through 1/24/77, be received,
placed on file and report and bonds approved. Motion carried.
71350 - Moved by Geiger, seconded by Lichty that the Council adjourn.
Motion carried.
Katherine Gibbs,
City Clerk
January 24, 1977