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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-04-26 Council MinutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL APRIL 26, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this cal- dendar year forsaid publication is S Iowa City Council, regular. session, 4/26/77, at 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Coun cilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, N euhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Mayor Neuhau ser presiding. John Kraus, Jr. presented a letter asking for restoration of the airport memorial by Memorial Day. Others appearing concerning the plane were: Mark Sutton, Ken King, Max Yocum, Airport Commr. Jack Perkins, and Dean LaMaster, Commander Post 7. Airport Comm..Chrmn. Claude Peterson outlined his interpretation of events leading up to the removal of the plane. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Selzer, to adopt: RES. #77-122, Res. Book 39, pp. 226, CONCERNING RETURN OF JET AIRPLANE FORMERLY LOCATED AT THE IOWA CITY, IOWA MUN. AIRPORT. Affirmative roll call unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Foster seconded by Selzer to' receive & file the statements from Kraus & Peterson. Motion carried unanimously. The Mayor asked that a portion of Para. 16 in the 4/12/77.Official Actions be corrected by deletion of the last sentence. , Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that the followz ng items & recomm. in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of official actions, reg. meeting, 4/12/77, subject to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comm.; Parks & Rec. Comm. 4/13/77; Comprehensive Plan Coo rd. Comm. - 4/6/77 & 4/14/77; Airport Conn. - 3/17/77; P & Z Conn. - 4/14/77. Permit Res., Res. Book 39, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. 077-118, p. 222, Approving Class B Beer Permit application and Res.. #77.119, p. 223, Approving Class B Beer Sunday Sales Permit application for Long John Silver's, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd. Res. #77-120, p. 224, Approving Class C Liquor Control license application and Res. #77-121, p. 226, Approving Class C Liquor Control License Sunday Sales application for Colonial Lanes, 2253 Hwy. 218 S. Motions setting public hearings: An amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan on 5/10/77; Final planned area dev. of Ham's 2nd Add. on 6/17/77; Ord. to vacate part of Parsons Ave. on 6110/77, at 7;30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Correspondence: Debora Miller, re leash law i adoption fees; Mrs. Dave Funk, re leash law, both referred to Police Dept- R. L. Vero, Craru,4rfPle R*or. rt new flbrrt of buses, referred to Ci ty Mgr. .Affirmative roll call unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Neuhauser announced vacancies on the following commissions: CCN, 3 vacancies expiring 1/1/79; Bd. of Library Trustees, 3 vacancies expiring 7/1/83; U.A.Y. Bd., 2 vacancies expiring 7/1/78; Mayor's Youth Employment Prog. Bd., 1 vacancy for an indefinite term. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to appoint Charles McComas, 508 Kenwood Dr., to fill unexpired tern ending 1/1/78 on the Human Rights Comm. Motion Carried, 7/0. Mayor Neuhauser announced she had been asked by HUD Secretary Patricia Harris to serve on the Mayor's Ad Hoc Task Force on Housing and asked for Council's approval- There were no objections. Council unanimously commended the City Mgr.'s secretary, Lorraine Saeger, for the fine job she is doing. Councilman Foster clarified a previous statement concerning feline delinquency. Council- man Vevera expressed his objections concerning con- version to the metric system. Councilwoman deProsse and Councilman Selzer favored the conversion. City Mgr. Berlin commended the Recreation Dept. staff for making the Nonesuch Fair such a success. Council directed that the City Mgr. should write a letter to S.R.- Huntley, who is leaving the community, expressing appreciation for the quality work he has done concerning bus advertising and Bicentennial Week. Fredine Branson, Housing Comm. Chrmn., outlined revisions made to Chapter 9.30, Minimum Housing Standards and Occupancy Code. The Mayor declared the public hearing open. John Lee appeared regarding inspection of single family rental units. Public hearing closed. The Mayor declared the public hearing on the plans & specs. for the 'Muscatine Ave. Improvement Proj. open. Robert Cowell expressed concern regarding the proposed 8 ft. wide sidewalk on the south side of Muscatine Ave. Public hearing closed. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that ORD. AMENDING MUN. CODE BY REPEALING CHAP. VI., TRAFFIC & PARKING, AND ESTABLISHING NEW CHAP. IN LIEU THEREOF be considered and given lst vote for passage. Affirmative roll call on Ist consideration was unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Selzer. seconded by deProsse, that the ruse requiring that orris. must be considered and voted on for passage at 2 Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the 1st & 2nd consideration and vote be waived, end that the Ord. be voted upon for final passage a -L this time. Rn ll call: lyes: Neuhauser, Selzer, Wevera, Bulmer, deProsse, Foster. Nays: Perret. Motion carried, 6/1. Moved by Selzer, seconded by deProsse, that ORD. N77-2831, Ord. Book I1, pp. 28 & 29, REPEALING ORD. 77-2827 TO CORRECT TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS AND 7HFRFFORE AMENDING 75-2783 BY AMFNDING SFC. 1 AND SEC. V AND BY DELETING W. V11 M. {it). RND (U) be finally adopted at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: Perret. Ord. adopted, 6/1. Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, that ORD. REZONING PART OF LOT 6, BLK. 42, OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY (522 E. BURLINGTON) FROM A C2 TO AN R3A ZONE be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Affirmative roll call on 2nd considera- tion unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the ORD. PROVIDING FOR CARE & MAINTENANCE OF THE IOWA CITY MUN. CEMETERY, AUTHORIZING COUNCIL TO ESTAB- LISH REGS., RATES & CHARGES FOR THE CEMETERY, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR ANIMALS FOUND IN THE CEMETERY, AFTER-HOURS USE OF THE CEMETERY, SPEED- ING, DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS AND INJURY TO MONUMENTS AND PLANTS, AND REPEALING ORD. #2331 and ORD. #838 AND SUBSTITUTING THIS ORD. IN LIEU THEREOF be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Affirm- ative roll call on 2nd consideration was unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that ords. must be considered and voted on for passage at 2 Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and that the ord. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Mored by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that ORD. #77-2832, Ord. Book 11, pp. 30-47, TO ESTABLISH DEV. AND USE REGS. FOR CERTAIN FLOOD HAZARD AREAS OF IOWA CITY, IA., AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINIS- TRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF be finally adopted at this time. Max Yocum, John Lee, and Jim Hynes appeared. Affirmative roll call vote for passage was unanimous, all Council- members present. Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-123, Res. Book 39, pp. 227, TO ESTABLISH AND CHARGE A FEE FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF ANIMALS TO ALL PERSONS RESIDING OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF IOWA CITY. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Nays: Neuhauser, Perret. Resolution adopted, 5/2. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the Council's appreciation be made known for the hard work done by the City' s Animal Shelter staff. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, that RES. 077-124, Res. Book 39, pp. 228, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER 779PROVEMENTS SN VILLAGE GRE'tN, FT. 1'1 be adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Selzer, that RES. #77-125, Res. Rook 39, pp. 229.230, TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT or tiAMM'S 2ND ADD. be adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Council- members present. 'Mowed by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn the meeting. notion carried, 7/0. (10:10 P.M.,) A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. VARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK May 10, 1977 MrES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COV APRIL 12, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this cal- endar year for publication is $ Iowa City Council, regular session, 77, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Robt. Welsh appeared conc. Cemetery Ord. Marilyn Levin & Janet Lawn, Recreation Dept., presented invitation to the Nonesuch Fair on 4/22-24/77 at Rec. Center, mini -parks, & University Rec. Bldg. John Ma pointed out the parking problem at the Recreation Center's parking lot since Grand Daddy's customers had started using it. City Mgr. Berlin indicated the Police have contacted Grand Daddy's. Dave Arens and Wes Fotsch presented a picture and plaque depicting 52 events of the past 200 years to commemorate the bicentennial from the Optimist Clubs to the City. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to request City Mgr. to write a letter to all five Optimist Clubs expressing Council's appreciation for the gift. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed week of 4/17-23/77 as Nat'l. Auctioneers Week. Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, that the following items & recomms. in Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of official actions, reg. Council meeting. 3/29/77, subject to correction, as rec. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bd. & Comm.: Civil Serv. Comm. - 3/15/77., 3/29/77, 4/6/77; Comprehensive Plan Coord. Comm. - 3/24/77. 3/31/77; Library Bd. of Trustees - 3/24/77; Human Relations Comm. 3/28/77: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - 3/28/77 - Permit Res.., Res. Book 38, as rec. by City Clerk: Res. 077-105, p.192, Approving Class B Beer Permit application for Four Cushions, Inc., 18-20 S. Clinton St. Res. 077-106, p.193, Cigarette Permits. Res. N77-107, p.194, Refunding Portion of Class C Liquor License for Mama flachacek's Bar & Dirty Doug's Dairy, Deli, & Pizzeria, 6 S. Dubuque St. P.es_ #77-108, ,p_195, to Refund Cigarette Permit. Motion ,to approve disbursements for 2/1- 28/77, amount of $777,976.94, subject to audit, as rec. by Finance Dir. C• espondence: Bruce Glasgow, res. Mrs. Ester Sippel, requesting hearing before Housing Appeals Bd., referred to Housing Appeals Bd. Bruce Glasgow, re problems in Tanglewood area; James Burke, re postponement of Court Hill, Scott Blvd. #5 rezoning; Gayle Walter, re pet problem in City; referred to City Mgr. Stephen Lombardi, member of Housing Comm., re Tenant/Land lord Ord. Civil Serv. Comm., recertification of persons eligible for police officer. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Council - members present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Selzer, to adopt Res. #77-109 & #77-110, Res. Book 38, p.196 and p.197, Approving Class C Liquor Control License application and Sunday Sales Permit for Lung Fung Restaurant, 715 S. Riverside, presented by John Ma. Affihnative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Cora Pollock, Mary Owens, and Jerald Smithey, to the Housing Comm. with terms expiring 5/1/80. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to appoint Eve Baschnagel, 1311 Kirk- wood Ave., to the Comm. on Community Needs with term expiring 6/30/77. Motion carried, 7/0. The Mayor noted she would be attending the Steering Comm. of the Community Dev. Comm. for the Natl. League of Municipalities in San Francisco on May 3 & 4. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to rec. & file the letter from James Walters, re agricultural exhibit at the Sycamore Mall. Motion carried, 6/1. Vevera voting "no." The City Mgr. reported the owner of property having rubbish in the Tanglewood/ Ventura area was contacted. The owner will level and cover the material with dirt. The Legal Dept. will write a letter concerning time frame and possible legal action. The Legislative Conn. will meet on 4/16/77 to discuss the Collective Bargaining Bill. Mayor'Neuhauser opened and closed the public hearing on the request to rezone Oakes property, part of Lot 6, Blk. 42, to Orig. Town (522 E. Burlington) from C2 to R3A zone, as no one appeared for discussion. Public hearing on the proposed Flood Plain Management Ord. was held. Public hearing closed. Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to receive Brw-e Glasgow's letter and make it a part of the public hearing. Motion carried, 7/0. Mayor Neuhauser opened the public hearing on the proposed Cemetery Ord. Those appearing in- cluded: Paul 6andin, Phil Englert, 6t. Joseph's Cemetery Dir. & Mgr., Sdndre [skin. Memorial Society - IA River Valley. Public hearing closed. Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to receive and filoetters from Rev. Msgr. Madsen t Paul Sandin and make them a part of the public hearing. Motion carried, 7/0. Public hearing on the proposed plans, specifi- cations, contracts, and estimated cost for the FY78 Landfill Excavation Proj. was held. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RESOLUTION 877-111, Res. Book 38, pp.198-199, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FY78 LANDFILL EXCAVATION PROJ. Affirmative roll call unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Foster, seconded by Foster, seconded by Perret, to amend 10.2.12 of the Human Rights Ordinance as stated by memo from Asst. Atty. Ryan. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, the ORD. DEFINING AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES IN EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, AND CREDIT TRANS- ACTIONS, ESTABLISHING HUMAN RIGHTS COMM., PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR INVESTIGATION AND CONCILIATION OF COMPLAINTS, PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS IN CONTESTED CASES, AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OR ORDERS OF THE COMM. be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, deProsse, Foster. Nays: Selzer, Vevera, _Balmer. Second consideration given, 4/3. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that ORD. REZONING COURT H ILL/SCOTT BLVD., 85 FROM R1A AND R3A TO RIB AND R3A ZONES be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Affirmative roll call unanimous, all Councilmembers present. After discussion. it was moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RESOLUTION 811-112, Res. Book 38, pp.20O-203, AUTHORIZING MAYOR & CITY CLERK TO SIGN COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF RIVERSIDE to provide rental assistance to low- income elderly families. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse. Foster„ Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Selzer, Vevera, Second consideration given 5/2. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RESOLUTION 877-113, Res. Book 38, pp.2O4-209. AUTHORIZING MAYOR'S SIGNATURE ON AGREEMENT WITH CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND, PACIFIC RAILROAD CO. to allow City to place sanitary sewer line under Rock Island tracks in conjunction with one of Ralston Creek interim projects. Affirmative roll cell vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RESOLUTION 877-114, Res. Book 38, pp.21O-211, PROHIBITING PARKING .ON E. SIDE OF ORCHARD FROM INTERSECTION OF ORCHARD ST, WITH BENTON 5T, S, TO POINT 175 FT. E. OF 1NTERSEC.IDN OF DRCHARD ST. WITH BENTON ST. Affimative roll call vote unen- imous, all Councilmembers present. 0 0 Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RESOLUTION R77-115, Res. Book 38, pp. 212-213, PROHIBITING PARKING ON S. SIDE OF PRENTISS ST. E. FROM ALLEY BETWEEN DUBUQUE ST. AND LINN ST. TO POINT 30 FT. E. OF ALLEY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perre t, to defer the RES. PROHIBITING PARKING ON W. SIDE OF GILBERT CT. FROM POINT 260 FT. N. OF INTERSECTION OF GILBERT CT. WITH HIGHLAND AVE. N. TO POINT 380 FT. OF INTERSECTION OF GILBERT CT. WITH HIGHLAND AVE. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried, 7/0. (9: 05 P.M.) For a more detailed & complete description of Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office of City Clerk and Finance Department. MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK April 26, 1977 0 0 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES APRIL 12, 1977 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, regular session, 4/12/77, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Counciimembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Robt. Welsh, 2526 Mayfield, appeared conc. Cemetery Ord. and asked that the letter from Rev. Msgr. Madsen be rec. & filed. Marilyn Levin & Janet Lawn, Recreation Dept., presented invitation to the Nonesuch Fair, an Arts & Games Festival, on 4/22-24/77 at Rec. Center, mini -parks, & University Rec. Bldg. John Ma, 209 Oberlin, appeared and requested Council's approval of his Class C Liquor Control License & Sunday Sales Permit for Lung Fung Restaurant. The Mayor advised Council would consider it later. In addition, John Ma pointed out the parking problem at the Recreation Center's parking lot since Grand Daddy's customers had started using it. City Mgr. Berlin indicated the Police have contacted Grand Daddy's; and if the situation does not improve, stringent measures will be taken. Dave Arens and Wes Fotsch presented a picture and plaque depicting 52 events of the past 200 years to commemorate the bicentennial from the Optimist Clubs to the City. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to request City Mgr. to write a letter to all five Optimist Clubs expressing Council's appreciation for the gift. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed week of 4/17-23/77 as Nat'l. Auctioneers Week. Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, that the following items & recomms. in Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of official actions, reg. Council meeting, 3/29/77, subject to correction, as rec. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bd. & Comm.: Civil Serv. Comm. - 3/15/77, 3/29/77, 4/6/77; Comprehensive Plan Coord. Come. - 3/24/77, 3/31/77; Library Bd. of Trustees - 3/24/77; Human Relations Conn. - 3/28/77; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - 3/28/77. Permit Res., Res. Book 38, as rec. by City Clerk: Res. 077-105, P.192. Approving Class B Beer Permit application for Four Cushions, Inc., 18-20 S. Clinton St. Res_ 077-106, p.193, Cigarette Permits. Res. 077-107, p.194, Refunding Portion of Class C Liquor License for Name Machacek's Bar & Dirty Doug's Dairy, Dell, & Pizzeria, 6 S. Dubuque St. Res. N77-108, p.195, to Refund Cigarette Permit. Motion to approve disbursements for 2/1-28/77, amount of $777,976.94, subject to audit, as rec. by Finance Dir. CorMv%pondActca: !truce Glr.sgow, xepres. M -s.. Ester Sippel. requesting hearing before Housing Appeals Bd., referred to Housing Appeals Bd. Bruce Glasgow, re problems in Tanglewood area; James Burke, re post- ponement of Court Hill, Scott Blvd. 06 rezoning; Gayle Walter, re pet problem in City; referred to City Mgr, Stephen Lombardi, member of Housing Comm., re Tenent/Landlord Ord. Civil Serv. Comm., re certi- fication of persons eligible for police officer. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. ■- - • cil Activities Ap it 12, 1977 Page 2 Moved by Vevera, seconded by Selzer, to adopt Res. k77-109 & *77-110, Res. Book 38, p.196 and p.197, Approving Class C Liquor Control License application and Sunday Sales Permit for Lung Fung Restaurant, 715 S. River- side, presented by John Ma. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Council noted the recommendation from the Human Relations Comm. that Council accept invitation to attend the Iowa Civil Rights Comm. meeting April 13 & 14 and the recommendation of Library Bd. of Trustees for Legal Staff to provide opinion on power of Couo provide library ncil to contract t serv. to other municipalities. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Cora Pollock, 2608 Bartelt, Mary Owens, 932 S. Van Buren, and Jerald Smithey, 1102 Hollywood 7/0.,MovedhbyHdeP rosse, secondedbyFoster,ito appoiMotion to teousing Comm. with nt EveBas chnagel, 1311 Kirkwood Ave.. to the Comm. on Community Needs with term expiring 6/30/77. Motion carried, 7/0. City Mgr. Berlin stated he would StVestigate between Highland & Euclssible idsSt and tight parking situathe tion on Broadwayuested turn on Ride Cthe poor ouncilman Perret.s�The Mayor tuion tnoted the sshe pwould be attending they Steering byin Comm. of the Community Dev. Comm. for the Natl. League of conded by MuniciPerretpalities San Francisco on May 3 & 4. Moved by file the letter from James Walters, re agricultural exhibit at the Sycamore Mall. Motion carried, 6/1, Vevera voting "no." City Mgr. Berlin noted it was decided at the 3/29/77 City/University meeting that the Institute of Urban and Regional Research at the University would, in cooperation with the City's traffic Engineering Div.,, conduct a Semple trafficf vehicleson9Itewasssuggestedtthewsurvey alsolinc'lude originne ofthe vehicles. Mr. Berlin will Area investigate whether or not this information will th the The City Mgr.. ^reported the owner of property having rubbish in the Ventura area was Legal Dept. willTwrite a lowner etteriii iconcernevel ing time material to disframe cuss possible ossibl e'legal action. ni The BLegislative Comm. will meet on 4/16/77 on uest to Mayor Neubauser perty,partnofcLot 6,the B1k. 42,ctoe0rig9 Town (522gE, Burlington) rezone Oakes property, P appeared for discussion. from C2 to R3A zone, as no one apps Public hearing on the proposed Flood Plain Management Ord. was held. public Works Dir. flastinn Jove a brief resume of what the Ord. will do. oved by Foster, seconded by deProsse . to rece've Public hearing closed. M n Management Ord. end make it a pert of Bruce Glasgow's "letter re Flood Plai the public hearing. Motion carried, 7/0. iSuyor Neuhaus jncluded- t9aulu5andiin,a2ti11 Eastwood Or* .ppr� eedYaOrd. Those appearing statement; Phil Englert, St. Josaph's Cemetery Dir. s Mgr., concerning fee • Coil Activities April 12, 1977 Page 3 increases; Sandra Eskin, Memorial Society - IA River Valley, discussion of various rules. Public hearing closed. Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to receive and file letters from Rev. Msgr. Madsen and Paul Sandin and make them a part of the public hearing. Motion carried, 7/0. Public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, contracts, and estimated cost for the FY78 Landfill Excavation Proj. was held. There being no one present for discussion, the public hearing closed. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RESOLUTION N77-111, Res. Book 38, pp -198-199, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FY78 LANDFILL EXCAVATION PROJ. Affirmative roll call unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Foster, seconded by Foster, seconded by Perret, to amend 10.2.12 of the Human Rights Ordinance as stated by memo from Asst. Atty. Ryan. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, the ORD. DEFINING AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES IN EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, AND CREDIT TRANSACTIONS, ESTABLISHING HUMAN RIGHTS COMM., PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR INVESTIGATION AND CONCILIATION OF COMPLAINTS, PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS IN CONTESTED CASES, AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OR ORDERS OF THE COMM. be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, deProsse, Foster. Nays: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Second consideration given, 4/3. floved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that ORD. REZONING COURT HILL/SCOTT BLVD., N5 FROM RIA AND R3A TO RIB AND R3A ZONES be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Affirmative roll call unanimous, all Councilmembers present. After discussion, it was moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RESOLUTION #77-112, Res. Book 38, pp,200-203, AUTHORIZING MAYOR & CITY CLERK TO SIGN COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF RIVERSIDE to provide rental assistance to low-income elderly families living in Riverside Senior Village, a proj. funded by Farmers Home Admin. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Selzer., Vevera. Second consider- ation given 5/2. City Mgr. Berlin explained inspection of the housing would be by the Riverside inspector. ,loved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RESOLUTION N77-113, Res. Book 38, pp.204-209. AUTHORIZING MAYOR'S SIGNATURE ON AGREEMENT WITH CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND. PACIFIC RAILROAD CO. to allow City to place sanitary sewer line under Rock Island tracks in conjunction with one of Ralston Creek interim projects. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RESOLUTION M77-114, Res. Book 38, pp.210-211, PROHIBITING PARKING ON E. SIDE OF ORCHARD FROM INTER- SECTION OF ORCHARD ST. WITH BENTON ST. S. TO POINT 175 FT. S. OF INTERSECTION OF ORCHARD ST. WITH BENTON ST, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Bahner, to adopt RESOLUTION N77-115, Res, Book 38. pp.Z12-213, PROHIBITING PARKING ON S. SIDE OF PNENTISS ST. E. FROM AL1.£'Y BETWEEN DUBUQUE ST, AND LINN ST, 10 POINT 30 f T. E. of ALLEY. Affi motive roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. • •ncil Activities April 12, 1977 Page 4 Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to defer the RES. PROHIBITING PARKING ON W. SIDE OF GILBERT CT. FROM POINT 260 FT. N. OF INTERSECTION OF GILBERT CT. WITH HIGHLAND AVE. N. TO POINT 380 FT. OF INTERSECTION OF GILBERT CT. WITH HIGHLAND AVE. Motion carried, 7/0. City Mgr. Berlin stated the proposed Taxicab Ordinance would be given to the Council to review by the end of the week and would be discussed at the Informal Session on 4/18/77. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried, 7/0. (9:05 P.M.) CITY CLERK The minutes of this meeting are recorded on Reel N77-11. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION APRIL 11, 1977 1:00 P.M. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 11, 1977, 1:00 P.M., Conference Room at the Civic Center. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, deProsse, Foster, Perret, Balmer. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Vitosh, Schreiber, Dietz, Kraft, Glaves, Jones. AGENDA Item 21 - To be deferred, the legal papers for Westwinds have not been submitted. Item 4.e.2. - The City Manager advised that the matter had been referred to the Legal Department. Item 3.b.6. - The City Manager explained the disagreement between the Library Board and University Heights, and as negotiations continue, wants to be sure that no problems exist between the Board and the City regarding this. Item 3.b.4. - Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee minutes of March 24th, Councilman Perret explained the microwave tower. Item 16 - Councilman Vevera expressed opposition to the agreement with Riverside. Housing Chairman Fredine Branson explained scattered sites agreement. URBAN RENEWAL -FINANCING (Financial Plan memo in packet of April 8, 1977) Mayor Neuhauser stated that Scott MacDonald would be explaining the financial plan and key financial parameters in four sections: public improvements, parking ramps, master cash flow, and Urban Renewal Project R-14 budget, as Don Zuchelli was in the hospital. MacDonald pointed out that they had worked closely with an excellent Iowa City staff (especially Rosemary Vitosin and Paul Gloves) on this extremely complex financing plan. As Iowa City is a financially well-managed city, to conserve the Triple A rating and image, the approach was conservative. A higher interest -rate was used, for a safety margin. There is no problem in stIling the bonds. Public Improvenrents - For budget planning purposes, $500,000 was added —construction costs for streets, underground utilities and land- scaping, divided as follows: $150,000 for the Washington Street bus waiting urea, (planting, lighting, graphics, shelter and paving); $128,000 ^for new roadway, walks, large trees, lighting„ graphics on 0• irmal Discussion t 11, 1977 Page 2 Capitol Street; for other areas downtown, $75,000 for trees, signage, street furniture, lighting; 10% for contingency and 10% for fees. Added to the 1.8 million for improvements on College and Dubuque, this totals the 2.3 million (Page 5) as total cost of public improve- ments. Architects Associated Engineers and Sasaki will discuss the possibilities with Council later- The 2.3 million would be funded by General Obligation Bond for essential corporate purposes, with level principal payments for 15 years. This will not require a referendum. Parking - On Page 6, parking ramp on Block 83/84, the correct cost per car space under I.A. is $3,500, and the estimate is for 880 cars, for a total cost of $3,090,000. Because investors are wary of parking bonds, because it is all related to parking revenue and not the general revenues of the City, they demand that you show them projections of 150% revenue of what you actually need, a 50% safety margin. By using the 1 million on hand in the parking enterprise fund, the bond issue would be just over 2 million dollars, and would allow the City to show $294,528 of income. This proposal did not eliminate any meter maids salaries. Construction would be staged as well as removal of parking, as there will be a shortage of parking spaces while construction is going on. One alternative is to use the Library lot. Glaves pointed out that 150 spaces will be lost on the Washington Street Lot, 31, from the Moose Lot on Block 83, 27 on College St. from Clinton to Capitol, and 16 on College/Dubuque, a total of 224 spaces. There are some problems with the second parking ramp. You do not sell a second bond issue, the system as a whole finances the revenue bonds. The staff looked at alternative revenue sources, and to come up with an equity of one mil lion, MacDonald pointed out Item F. on Page 9. (The Iowa State Bank money is on hand and was counted in the first million.) There may be a legal question about using $75,000 of interest on G.O. Bonds on deposit, so they are substituting interest from the first parking garage bonds, $50,000, plus some contingency, plus cutting into the safety margin. There will also be some interest from the first million in securities during the second year. One Page 8, Annual Costs are shown as $550,000, (150% for investors), of this $418,000, (100%) is actual costs, so $132,000 will be surplus. Glaves advised that there would not be any legal problem in using the return from a parking revenue bond to replace community development funds. It is an allowable purpose. The typical downtown lot generates about 200 hours per space. To show investors that Iowa City can come up with $550,000 of revenue, fees for meters and lots will have to be increased by 5E an hour. Ramps will also be 15t an hour, which could be increased at a later date. This can tie into the merchants Park and Shop Plan. Council discussed alternative pricing mechanisms. Library consultant Rolfe asked who would provide parking for the Library if it was in the Central Business District, and was told that the policy of the City was that the City provides pdrkint; in the 0D. There are clreody 3UO parking spaces at that lot, artd the ramp would add 140 spaces to those already there. The City would not sell revenue bonds for • Ial Discussion Apt 11, 1977 Page 3 a ramp unless the developer would buy the land and be committed to building the hotel. There can be an arrangement with a hotel developer to lease space in the parking ramp. Probably both ramps would not be open at night. The City would have to test and experiment; maybe use automatic equipment. Parking meters can be adjusted to reflect any changes. Cash Flow -Urban Renewal Project R-14 - Glaves handed out a paper showing the Community B oc rant app ication for FY78. Page 22 of the Financial Plan sets forth the strategy to completely 'buy out HUD', and will allow the City to dispose of all the land under the Block Grant Program. The extra sheet showed Block Grant funds in the amount of $535,000 not to be spent until after July, 1978. Glaves suggested buying all the remaining urban renewal land from the LPA with it, after which the CDBG application could be amended- On Page 22 of the Financial Plan, $965,650 is the value of the balance of land in inventory now owned by the LPA, according to re—use values set by Council in March. This will save paying interest. To be able to pay $1,613,000 outstanding notes in August, $412,388 will need to be refinanced. It is important to expend the $152,000, project improvements, as soon as possible, so that HUD will release the 5% it is withholding from the capital grant in September, after the City has applied for the audit, which is done by the City auditors. Although the McGladrey auditing firm has not reviewed the program; the financial consultant, Paul D. Speer & Co. has. Downtown Develo ant- Master Cash Flow - A correction for Page 10 in Line T.s sou a an urc ase rom LPA' (not HUD). The first parking garage would begin construction early in 1978, opening mid 1979, consistent with opening of the shopping mall. The second parking garage hinges on two things: (1) completion of the first garage, and (2) a firm commitment by the hotel developer. MacDonald saw some improvement regarding financing for hotel/motels. Council discussed the consensus to put the Library on Block 65, depending on the bond issue. Gieves advised that Block 64 had specifically been ruled out. MacDonald explained the budget deficit of $63,250, in Debt Service, Page 16, second paragraph. It was pointed out that the $152,000 could be used for architectural fees. Land sales revenues are explained on Page 1B. It was noted that Block 84 is the key issue. The mini -parks will be bid. Selzer objected to not bidding Block 65, as it could be of prime interest for 7 ocal developers. MacDonald stated that the City is saying that it is City policy to provide parking ramp sites, site for housing for the elderly and a library site, and that is whey the reserve fund is lower than it would otherwise be, and revenues are understated. The $800,000 already spent is the bottom line to rebudget back into block grants. Another correction is on Page 18, Line 9 in Land Sales Revenues, the Parcel should be 65,14 (not 65/2). MacDonald stilted that in regard to the location of the parking ramp, the access will be of f Capitul 'Street, also the exit will be on so Capitol St. The City Manager advised that the staff will consider any alternatives that developers come up with. Parking needs to serve not only the mail area but the other commercial area, and •ormal Discussion ril 11, 1977 Page 4 this will be stated in the bidding documents. MacDonald stated that the disposition document will give a complete picture, including pricing, how land parcels were, massing, floor area ratios. This criteria will be evaluated, along with the rules for submitting bids, within the next four to six weeks. General discussion included: using South 1/2 of Block 83 for elderly housing; cost factor and legal documents needed for an air rights integrated project; conservation of energy; probability of having to enclose the mall to get a department store; Council pol icy for an exit on Clinton; Clinton will be kept open and at the present width; pedestrian crossing problems at Clinton and College and Clinton and Washington; question of putting Block 65 up for bid, because there is not enough retail to fill up both Blocks 84 and 65. Concerning the relationship between the public investment vs. projected private investment, MacDonald presented a written Value Table, and pointed out that the ratio was 6.5, with Plaza Centre improvements not included. If Plaza Centre was included, the ratio would be 8.0. (a normal ratio is between 6 and 10). The City Manager stated that concerning the grade for the sidewalk at Plaza Centre, it was under control. The final decision on public improvements will be brought to Council by the architects. Council agreed that the staff should proceed with preparing the bid documents with these financial parameters in mind. The CDBG application will be amended, and preparations be made for the bond sale. The rate increase for parking meters will be later. Concerning the recap of information presented at the previous urban renewal discussion as outlined in the Blue Document, the City Manager advised that they were not viable for alternatives and decisions. It was noted that the typed portion concerning cost analyses would be useful. Glaves advised that the retention of either mini -park cannot be justified on an economic basis. The mini -parks will be on the market for private development. Regarding the focal point, the Mayor cautioned that everyone be aware of the limitations of essential corporate purpose bonds. Robert Welsh asked why Block 103/3 was designated for just elderly housing, and not for subsidized housing. Glaves replied that the site certification by the insuring office was for elderly only. The post office site was also for elderly only. ZONING APPLICATIONS (Senior Planner Don Schmeiser was present for discussion.) Oakes Subdivision - This was instigated by the Planning and Zoning ommssion. Scott Boulevard - The intent is to do the zoning and the subdivision at the same time. Council will not approve the subdivision without the agreement. Uindin Creek - Council has been provided with a draft of the letter being sent. The Mayor noted that if the Council turned this down. • Ie -mal Discussion April 11, 1977 Page 5 they would not get any other Section 8 proposals. City Manager Berlin advised that he had changed his mind and did not feel as negative about it, as there will be other development out there. Also some recreation facilities will be provided. Housing Commission Chairman Fredine Branson stated that their Commission had voted 4 to 1 against, however she thought that it fell within the City's housing assistance plan. Severe police problems in that area were discussed. Bob Johnson, representing the Tommy Tucker Agency and Manager for the Mark IV Apartments, stated that the situation has improved. Applicants are screened, and not everyone is taken. The swimming pool will be free for Winding Creek and Mark IV residents, a fee will be charged for other neighborhood people. Atty. John Maher, representing Winding Creek, stated that the swimming pool was in the project, and paid for by them. HUD is putting emphasis on recreational facilities for children. There will be other common areas when the pool is closed. Housing Coordinator Lyle Seydel called attention to the addition of improvements to Willow Creek Park. Council discussed expressing their concern over the very poor management at Mark IV, along with the need for recreational facilities in the area, as changes to the letter. Johnson stated that they had had no cooperation with the Recreation Department in Iowa City, and stated that funds had been cut for the summer program at Mark IV. The City Manager stated he would investigate. Our recreation people have stated that their experience with Mark IV management has been dreadful. Robert Welsh noted that their congregation had written to the Tommy Tucker organization twice and had received no answer. AGENDA Councilman Selzer asked for clarification in Comprehensive Plan Committee meeting minutes of March 24th, Page 3, regarding rezoning moratorium. 'Mayor Neuhauser stated that City Attorney Hayek had said that at some time the City should consider having a building moratorium when do ni g a fomprehensive Plan. Her concern was if Council could have something other then a general moratorium to forbid all building in Iowa City, Attorney Hayek discussed a moratorium on lands that were going to be rezoned to a more restrictive category., and noted that the legal depart- ment could draft something on a short term comprehensive plan moratorium. The special survey on citizen input report will be ready by the end of the week. The City Manager advised that the contract with Attic 8 Cellar had been terminated. COUNCIL BUSINESS The City Manager advised that if Council's philosophy was not consistent with Public Works on Truck Routes, they should make it clear. An informal session will be held for more discussion. fbyor Neuhauser asked that the Council Legislative Committee meet and make recommendations to Council. It was +roved by Furter and seconded by derrosse to adjourn to executive session for purchase of property and appointments to Boards and Commissions. . ormal Discussion i l 11 , 1977 Page 6 Upon roll call Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Per ret, Selzer and Vevera voted 'aye'. Motion carried, 7/0. Meeting adjourned at 5.30 P.M. The minutes of this meeting are recorded on Reel #77-13. 1 anal Discussion A l 26, 1977 Page 3 The Washington Street project will be completed by May 15th, with some tree replacement by the contractor. The Chamber of Commerce is moving out this week from the Jefferson Building, and the underground vault work can begin. Everyone agreed that the sign in front of the First National Bank was good, but wording should be on both sides. PARKS AND RECREATION FY78 CIP RANKINGS (See Exhibit A) Parks and Rec. Director Showalter and Commissioner Mary Mascher were present for discussion. It was determined that these projects were in the FY76-FY80 Five Year Plan. Council decided that they would discuss each item, but would not rank them according to priority. The staff was complimented on the equipment installed at City Park. Councilman Vevera stated that he did not favor any of the projects. He suggested that rest rooms be put in parks that the City already has. Showalter stated that the public has been telling them of the need for handball and tennis courts. The need for more benches in parks was noted. Council will see appraisals and discuss the Hayek property soon. McLaughlin's statement about the illegality of the Ralston Creek Project was noted. It was noted that Item N10, the heated shelter, had been estimated at a low cost. Also the maintenance and operating costs over the years were pointed out_ The suggestion of cooperative use of the schools be discussed was well received, The Mayor noted that inclusion of this project was questionable. She also pointed out the the City had never made an offer for the Riverfront property, and all agreed that the appraisal price was too high. The City Manager outlined procedures for purchase with HCDA funds. In Item N13, the 14 acres of property east of Hickory Hill Park is scheduled to be purchased from Schlaegel. The City Code requires hard -surfaced parking lots. Some Councilmembers favored an indoor ice rink and others favored outdoor rink. Showalter was requested to make a list, but not in priority order. STORM WATER ORDINANCE BOOKLET ON SPECIFICATIONS Public Works Director Dick Plastino was present and called attention to his memo of April 22nd. He felt that the document was better because of the experience they have already had. The consultants are complying with the document. The superior recommendation from Plastino was noted. A major change is from curb -type grates to the slant grants. These cost 1/2 to 1/3 less. Prohibition of use of corregated metal pipe was discussed. MUSCATINE AVENUE City Engineer Gene Dietz was present for discussion. Rerouting of traffic was discussed. The 8' sidewalk will be on the south. The retaining wall on Southlawn Drive and the sidewalk are in the project, which is scheduled to be federally funded. Council suggested that the pre -planning be released to the Press, Auturmn Park will hr- nhwrning while the project is being constructed. Parking by the American Legion was discussed. Parking will be taken off Wayne temporarily and buses will route both ways on Wayne. It was suggested that parking be permanently taken off Wayne. Wiormal Discussion • t 26, 1977 Page 4 Dietz explained the installation of the sanitary sewer on the south side of Muscatine between Arthur and Carver, a City cost of $14,000. This is exempt from federal participation, and the City can no longer charge a tapping fee. One property owner objects to stubbing the line to his lot line. The City Manager called attention to a dead tree problem on that lot. Selzer and Vevera will consult with the property owner. COUNCIL HANDBOOK - TIME MANAGEMENT Administrative Assistant asked that all the yellow comment sheets for the handbooks be turned in. Council then viewed a film, "Time Management", based on a book by Alan Lakin, "How to Get Control of Your Time and Your Life". Meeting adjourned, 5:15 P.M. The minutes of this meeting are recorded on Reel N14. • INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION • Z\ APRIL 25, 1977 1:00 P.M. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 25, 1977, 1:00 P.M., in the Conference Room, Civic Center. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, dePros se, Selzer, Foster, Perret, Balmer, Vevera (1:10) STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber, Hayek, Glaves. It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Perret to adjourn to executive session for discussion of appointment to the Human Rights Commission. Roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret to adjourn to informal session, 1:05 P.M. Motion adopted unanimously, 6/0, Vevera absent. ZONING APPLICATIONS Senior Planner Don Sc hmeiser was present for discus- sion. Sturgis Corners, Lot 2 - Council discussed the riverfront area. South- gate Development Co. will dedicate a 50' strip to the City. Council- man Vevera arrived, 1:10 P.M. Council discussed maintenance, and their preference that the area remain in a natural condition. There was a consensus to approve the dedication if the area is to remain natural until there are plans to develop the entire area. Traffic solutions were discussed with Steve Victor and Mace Braverman. The City Manager pointed out that the City was not obligating itself to a street tying the area into Benton St., and he would discuss the issue with Plastino and B rachtel. Hamms Second Addition - If the legal papers have not been signed, Item 18 will be e erred. There was a short discussion with Engineer Gene Dietz of the variation for a 25' street, and there was no objection from Councilmembers. Court Hill/Scott Boulevard V - The developer still needs to comply with t e s orm water management ordinance. JET AIRPLANE AT THE AIRPORT Mayor Neuhauser explained that Nancy Siebe rling of Project Green will make every effort to get the plane restored to the Airport, but will have to work with the Airport Commission as they have total authority over the Airport. City Attorney Hayek advised that the Airport Commission could under State Law, have management, use and control of the property, could lease it but not sell it. They also have authority over the funds derived from any source and control over their expenditure. Council appoints the members to the Commission and can fund the Airport out of tax monies. The existence of the Commission can be put up to the citizens formal Discussion • it 26, 1977 Page 2 for vote. The Airport Commission is more autonomous than other Commissions because they do not have to come to the City for funds. The City provides several ad-hoc services on a charge -back basis, and City Manager Neal Berlin recommended a service agreement which spells out what the City's responsibilities are. Council would like to see the Master Plan being developed; and discussed the possibility that the City should have direct control of the Commission. Concerning the jet replacement, there should be no costs to the City. The City Manager advised that there was an arrangement that the Comprehen- sive Plan would pay for the number of surveys turned in for a parking fee or bus ride. Problems in distribution of the survey to apartments were discussed. The Mayor thought that a 7% return would be good. AGENDA Item 14, Cemetery Ordinance. There will be a separate resolution which will list the rates, that will be considered with the third reading of the ordinance. Councilman Foster announced he would be attending a NAHRO meeting on April 27, 28 and 29. City Manager Neal Berlin advised that the Architectural Barrier Removal program would be started this year. He needed to know if Council wanted to delete the elevator for the Civic Center and the Library. After discussion, it was determined to start on the project with the portions that can be accomplished, to delete plans for the elevator for the Library and to hold on plan alternatives for the Civic Center elevator. Concerning the swimming pool project, the City Manager was to check with the handicapped persons to get their view on the project. BOND 'ISSUE Finance Director Rosemary Vitosh was present to discuss the information presented in her memo. She pointed out an error in page three, under 'Budgeted in FY78,' the item, Continued Development -New Parks, $50,000, will need to be deleted. It is not an essential corporate purpose, and would need a voter referendum. The bond issue therefore, will be reduced to $3.015,000. The time schedule was discussed, and the bond bid opening date was changed to June 28th, when a majority of Councilmembers would be present. Vitosh will check this date with bond counsel. There will be a Resolution setting public hearing date on May 17th for the bond Issue. at the May 3rd Council meeting. The City Manager suggested, that as the urban renewal scheduling is known, Councilmembers should let the staff know their summer vacation plans. Selzer and Neuhauser will be absent on June 23rd. Regarding the $500.000 for the Pedestrian Ma11, the City Manager commented that the quality will be consistent with the work to be done on College/ Dubuque. Council discussed relocation of utilities. The Power Co. relocates its utilities, and underground. The scheduling fres not been completed. if there is not room in the alleys to handle transformers, it will have to be provided for outside the alleys. The individual property owners will have to pay costs of relocation of utilities from underground to the connection from their building and will then have to bring their unit up to Code.