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Home My WebLink About1978-02-07 Council Minutes., ., br JUkM 1.11(.KULmL) _CJI.: ✓� MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL FEBRUARY 7, 1978 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this cal- endar year forr saw publication is $P M Iowa City Council, reg. mtg.I 2/7 7 , at the Civic Ctr. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Mayor Vevera presiding. Council deleted from the Consent Calendar, for discussion, the letter from Stanley Blum re smoking in Council mtgs. Stan Blum appeared commenting on the nsider a "no ruleiinutheasking Councilouncil to Chambers.coThe legal deposmoking" was requested to obtain the Minnesota Ord., and report on whether or not it could apply to only one building. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recomms. in Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/24/78, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. MinNeeds-1/26/78; s l/26/78; ResourcesConservm Comm.- 1/3/78 & 1/17/78; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.-1/17/78. Permit Res., recommended by City Clerk: Bk. #45, Res. #78-31, p. 55, Approving Class C Liquor Control License appl. for Grand Daddy's of I.C., 505 E. Burlington. Correspondence: Referred to City Mgr. for reply: Stanley Blum re smoking in Council mtgs.; Mrs. H. Michael re Ebenezer Society; Katie & Tim Hoy, re Old N. Dub. Rd.; Admin. of Iowa City Care Ctr. re request for transit service; Economy Adv. Co. re proposed amendment to building moratorium. Memos from Traffic Engineer re installation of no parking sign on N. side of F St., a stop sign at intersection of Flatiron Dr. & Sycamore St., and no parking signs on N. side of Otto St. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Charles Ruppert appeared. Planning and Zoning Comm. recommendation to approve the bylaws submitted on 1/15/76 was noted. Public Hearing was held on the amendment modifying certain requirements of Chapter 8.10 of the Man. Code relating to construction limitations in the Northside changes from ePlanner creportedhmeiser 2 P&Z COMM, tothismoratoriumOrd.; adding the words 'and accessory buildings thereto' to the end of the first modification; substituting the word 'enlargement' for the word expansion. Citizens appearing were: Mrs. Charles Heath and Doris Walden. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the rule requiring that ords. be considered & voted on for passage at 2 Council mtgs. prior to the mtg. at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the 1st and 2nd consideration and vote be waived, & that the Ord. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call - _ :11r.I1II ILlIf I V DORM MICROLA13 ._.�L � by JUHM MICKULAD I,Ld"t' t.0 ..).. .. I .'- voteimous ll lmembers nt MovedubynBalmer,asecondediby Perret, toefinallyy adopt ORD. #78-2876, Bk. 13, pp. 3-4, APPROVING FINAL PLANNED AREA DEV. PLAN FOR ORCHARD CT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Council - members present, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to adopt the Res. approving the prel. plat of Oakes Meadow Addn. After discussion of agreement for payment of a portion of costs of paving, with the developer's Atty. Marion Neely it was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the Res. be tabled until resolution of this matter is reached. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to defer the Res. approving the prel. and final Large Scale Non -Residential Plan of Plamor Lanes for 1 wk. Motion carried unanimously, 7/O. Mayor Vevera read RES. #78-32, Bk. 45, p. 56, OF COMMENDATION FOR ROBERT L. PARROTT, who retired 1/31/78, after 31 yrs. of service in the Fire Dept. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt the Res. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Robt. Parrott was present to receive the Res. of Commendation. Winifred Brooks appeared continuing explanation of her personsponithenplanafornthenput Sr. Citizen low-income zenCtr. Mayor Vevera announced 1 vacancy on Bd. of Adjust., term ending 1/l/81; 1 vacancy on Civil Serv. Conn., 6 yr. term ending 4/l/84; Bds. of Trusteeeach, 4sfor yr. termice and Fire ending 4/l/82. Appts., willvacancy made 3/14/78. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that Council go on record, with the Mayor instructed to write the Legislators, that Council vehemently opposes the establishment of a single police and fire retirement system for the State. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by RES. #78-33,dBkt.o45, P. 57, ed bPerretESTABLISHING�to adopt THE DEPOSIT FEE FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY WATER/SEWER SERVICE CUSTOMERS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: appeared forion carried, TenantsUnitedlfor1. Rachael Dennis Action. Moved by Perret, seconded byNeuhauser, adopt RES. #78-34, Bk. 45, pp. GOVERNOR LUCAS SQUARE COMMISSION FOR THE MANAGE- rloll call ENT OF Hvote Vunanimous, 7/O, all CouuncilmenbersERNOR LUCAS SUARE FUND. ive pre Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. #78-35, Bk. 45, pp. 60-61, CONVEYING VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAY, SPECIFICALLY A PART OF PARSONS AVE. NEAR WILLIAM WHITE BLVD. IN WASHINGTON ST. PLACE to Robt. Kupka. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by AUTHORIZING to adopt RES. #78-36, Bk. 45, p. 6 v !d lCltUf ILh!E',I B1' JORM MICR46LAEI ..I "I .. . 0"!, , rW; ,L,'4u by UURPI MkULku IUCU.I� :au IJ- ,+.w NITY DEV. BLOCK FILING THE AMT. OF T$1,352,000 UNDERGTHEHOUSINGA TION INAND COMMUNITY DEV. ACT OF 1974, INCLUDING ALL UNDER- STANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MGR. AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECcallUTIVE vote uuFFICER FOR THnanimous, 7/OE all e T. Affirmative roll Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded bye64auser, to IZING adopt RES, #78-37, Bk. 45, pp. 63 Old Capitol Assoc.THE SALE OF URBAN RE AffiPROPERTY,NEWAL rmatiiverolB roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. #78-38, Bk. 45, p. 65, ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS OF PAVING, STORM AND SANITARY SEWER IN TY'N CAE SUBD. PART I AND II, EXCEPT LOT 90, as completed by Metro Pavers and Knowling Bros. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. #78-39, Bk. 45, p. 66, AWARDING FY78 ALLErollYcalllNG voteRunanimoust 7/0,oallvCouncilmembers�ve present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to.adjourn, 9:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ncil is oA more n file cinpthe eoffice �ofithe on oCity uClerkactivities s/ROBERT A. VEVERAI/MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 78 Su 7�j�%it��ed f r pub ication on 22//l /��7//8./' JORM MICROLAS by JUI<I4 NICkULhu _LJII;; 1 , UTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF CC IL JANUARY 23, 1978 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $---. Cumulative cost for this cal- endar year for saTJ publication is $ g- T:30 Iowa City Council, reg. session, 179/7 P.M., at Civic Ctr. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Ferret, Roberts, Vevera. Mayor Vevera Presiding. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recomms. in Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. mtg. 1/10/78, subj. to correction, recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Sr. Ctr./Elderly Housing Joint Proj. Task Farce -12/13/17, 1/4/78, 1/11/78; Airport Comm. -11/17/77, 12/6/77; Housing Comm. -1/18/78. Permit Res. recomm. by City Clerk, Res. Bk. 45: Res. #78-18, p. 25, Approving Class C Beer Permit Application & Res. #78-19, p. 26, Approving Sunday Sales for Sav-Mor Kerr-McGee Stationstore, 1104 S. Gilbert. Res. #78-20, p. 27> Approving Class C Beer Permit Application, Seaton's Market, 1331 Muscatine. Res. #78- 21, p. 28, Approving Class C Liquor License Application, Moody Blue, 1200 S. Gilbert. Res. #78-22, p. 29, Approving Cigarette Permit, Regal Vending/Plamor Bowling, 1555 lst Ave. Res. #78-23, p. 30, Refund Cigarette Permit to Regal Vending/Fairview, Amer. Legion Rd. Motion: Approving disbursements, 11/1- 30/77, $1,772,897.29, recomm. by Fin. Dir., subj. to audit. Correspondence: Referred to City Mgr: Della Grizel re sidewalk repair; Irene Murphy re calendar parking; Mayor James Stehbens, Univ. Hgts. re transit services. City Mgr. memo re material from Cable TV Information Ctr. Memo from Transit Mgr. re extension of hrs. for elderly & handicapped from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, no objections from Council. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Public hearing was held on the proposal to sell vacated portion of Parsons Ave. to Robt. Kupka. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by3Roberts, Io adopt RES. #78-24, Bk. 45, pp. 3 NG FINAL PLAT FOR WINDSOR HGTS, PART V. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. After discussion with Developer Oakes, it was moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to defer the res. approving the prel, plat for Oakes Meadow Addn. for one wk., so that Oakes can set up a mtg. with Waters and contact the City Mgr. for City representation. Motion carried unanimously. :aicRm iudtu Re DORM MICROLAB ".�.,: ,L•I!,; by JURM I-lI KULAb __ Tom L Jen, representing Cox Cable Col (Eastern IA. Cablevision) presented a statement asking Council to set 4/25 as the date to take its cable proposal before the people. The Mayor noted that Council would take it under advisement. Second public hearing was held on proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds in the amt. of $544,319, proposed to be allocated as follows: Aid to Agencies, $153,534; Mass Transp., $213,285; Remodeling for U -Smash -Em Bldg., $150,000; Transit Operation & Maintenance Facility, $7,500; City Park Tennis Ct. Overlay$20,000. City Mgr. Berlin reported on public hearing held on 12/29/77. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to write letters to thank legislators who supported Council's opposition to exemption of fraternities and sororities from property tax. Motion carried unanimously. After discussion of the Airport situation, it was moved by deProsse, seconded by Ferret, that the City Mgr. and the City Atty. look into the matters raised by Airport Commr. Embree's memo, and relative issues as raised, and report back to Council. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to refer the proposed Bylaws for the Electrical Bd. to the Council Rules Comm. for review and recomm. back to the Council within a reasonable amt. of time. Motion carried unanimously. City Mgr. Berlin announced a public hearing to be held at 1/31/78 Council mtg. at the Civic Ctr. for review of the 4th Yr. Community Dev. Block Grant application, including the Comm. Dev. Plan & Housing Assitance Plan for FY79. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to receive and file the Sewer System Evaluation Survey Interim Report and authorize Veenstra & Kimm to forward it to Ia. Dept. of Env. Quality and Env. Protection Agency for review and approval. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by34,dahl,tISHING adopt RES. N78-25, Bk. 45, pp. 3 DAMAGES FOR CITY ACQUISITION OF LAND AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MGR. TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS AND MAKE CITY ATTY. FFETOTINSTIGATEPURCHASE CONDEMNATIONAND AUTHORIZE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST SAID PROPERTY IN THE EVENT THAT A VOLUNTARY SALE CANNOT BE NEGOTIATED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by.Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. N78-26, Bk. 45, pp. 35-48, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH CARL WALKER & ASSOC. FOR DESIGN & INSPECTION SERVS. FOR PARKING GARAGE ON BLOCK 83-84. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. N78-27, Bk. 45, pp. 49-50, APPROVING THE PREL. DESIGN PLANS FOR REDEV. ON URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 81-1. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 77-28, Bk. 45, pp. 51-52, APPROVING -A I f. Rbi IL1110 0 DORM MOCROLA13 rl:�nUt ;LMLU by JUR14 b11GRULAb • LLUhit 'RhI IJJ rliiJ vL� ,• PREL. IGN PLANS FOR REDEV. OF URBAN , ,EWAL PARCEL 82-1a. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilman Balmer commended Paul Glaves and his staff for their work and cooperation on the redev. of the parcels in the urban renewal prog. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ferret, to adjourn the mtg., 8:25 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. For a more detailed & complete description of Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office of City Clerk and Finance Des/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR, s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 2/7/78 Submitted for publication on 2/2/78. :11C.R0I ILMI.I) By JORM MICRmLAB 1...,. „ ,,. L' i JUR!•1 6 11 LiNLru-��^" '•" ••' �" COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 24, 1978 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council,reg. session, 1/24/78, 7:30 P.M., at Civic Ctr. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Schreiber, Schmeiser. Mayor Vevera presiding. Minutes of mtg. recorded on Tape #78-2, Side 1, 1611 to end. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recomms. in Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. mtg. 1/10/78, subj. to correction, recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Sr. Ctr./Elderly Housing Joint Proj. Task Force -12/13/77, 1/4/78, 1/11/78; Airport Comm. -11/17/77, 12/6/77; Housing Comm. -1/18/78. Permit Res. recomm. by City Clerk, Res. Bk. 45: Res. #78-18, p. 25, Approving Class C Beer Permit Application & Res. #78-19, p. 26, Approving Sunday Sales for Krause Gentle Oil Corp. dba/Sav-Mor Kerr-McGee Stationstore, 1104 S. Gilbert. Res. #78-20, p. 27, Approving Class C Beer Permit Application, Seaton's Market, 1331 Muscatine. Res. #78-21, p. 28, Approving Class C Liquor License Application, Jirsa-Lovetinsky, LTD. dba/Moody Blue, 1200 S. Gilbert. Res. #78-22, p. 29, Approving Cigarette Permit, Regal Vending/Plamor Bowling, 1555 1st Ave. Res. #78-23, p. 30, Refund Cigarette Permit to Regal Vending/Fairview, Amer. Legion Rd. Motion: Approving disbursements, 11/1-30/77, $1,772,897.29, recomm. by Fin. Dir., subj. to audit. Correspondence: Referred to City Mgr: Della Grizel re sidewalk repair; Irene Murphy re calendar parking; Mayor James Stehbens, Univ. Hgts. re transit services. City Mgr. memo re material from Cable TV Information Ctr. Memo from Transit Mgr. re extension of hrs. for elderly & handicapped from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, no objections from Council. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Public hearing was held on the proposal to sell vacated portion of Parsons Ave. to Robt. Kupka. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. #78-24, Bk. 45, pp. 31-32, APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR WINDSOR HGTS. PART V. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. This plat deleted the proposed northerly tier of lots so that the alignment of 7th Ave. would not have to be decided. :I[( Knl IL11f',i B1' JORM MIC ROLA 6 Ili JUW4 MiI,IIULHU O Cc it Activities January 24, 1978 Page 2 Neuhauser, to defer the res. approving the prel, plat for Oakes After discussion with Developer Oakes, it was moved Y with Waters seconded by Balmer, kes t Oaa mtg. Meadow Addn. for one wk., sorthaty representation. Motion carried ots and contact the City 9 le -family unanimously. Oakes asked consideration of the ten sing portion by itself. Toni Dowden, representing Cox Cable Comm. (Eastern IA. Cablevision) date to take its presented a statement asking Council to sett 4/225dsthat The May eCouncil would cable proposal before the people. take it under advisement. Second public hearing was held on proposed proposed bee of Fallocatederal vasUe Sharing Funds in Athe gencies,t. o$153453419Mass Transp•, $213,285; Remodeling follows. Aid to Agencies, Transit Operation & Maintenance Facility, for U -Smash -Em Bldg., $ $7,500; City Park Tennis Ct. Overlay, $20,000. City Mgr. Berlin reported on public hearing held on 12/29/77• Comm., (1) that I.C. apply for 51 Sec. 8 Existing Family Units, (2) that No action required on recomn. from Housing be raised from 20 to 30. Housing Authority PP Y student Housing Reg. allocation of units in Married terms on Johnson Cty. Mayor Vevera announced 3 vacanciesmade at 2/28ymt9r. • Plan. Comm., pP rs to thank the Moved by Balmer , seconded by Neuhauser, osito nwt texemption of fraternities legislators who supported Council" opp City and sororities from property tax. Motion carried unanimously. Blvd. coming from K -Mart. After discussion ohakhe Mgr. Berlin advised that the staff would follow thru re report on truck traffic on Hollywood deProsse, seconded by Ferret, Atty. Airport Airport situation, it was moved by ort back to and the City look into the matters raised by the City Mgr. and rep Commr. Embree s memo, and relative issues as raised, Council. Motion carried unanimously- t roach tho Councilwoman Neuhausers e legislators re the Bottle Bill, reiterating A majority o f Councilmembers had no objection suggestion that she app the last session. The Council Ley night islative Council's support given during Comm., Mary, Dave & John, agreed to meet at 7:00 PM advised that stiff while the Legislature is in session. The City 9 ro osed mtg. resenting input on proposed bills, and aConcerning the status would be p scheduled early the legislators is being position re Block 83/84. of the title forfsorsthenUnhversbty'seposi area, he advised that the City is waiting will plan Zed that Ames. Moved by Councilmembers Roberts, Uevera & Neuhauser stated that they to attend the Mayor-council Neuhauser,etoation referstheiproposed Bylaws for the Roberts, seconded by Motion carried unanimously. Electrical Bd. to the Council Rules Comm. for review and recomm. bac o Plan Coordinating Comm. would the Council within a reasonable amt. of t me. Councilman Ferret announced that the Comp• bld and entati. be mtg. at noon in the Conference Room on 1/24 for the presentation by the Univ. of their Comprehensive Plan, including 9• plans. JORM MICROLAB �.nol; ,✓I; -) by joy tli 1-11LkULAL5 r:4.i ..;.. n.4j „-_ Cc :il Activities January 24, 1978 Page 3 City Mgr. Berlin announced a public hearing to be held at 1/31/78 Council mtg. at the Civic Ctr. for review of the 4th Yr. Community Dev. Block Grant application, including the Comm. Dev. Plan & Housing Assitance Plan for FY79. He also corrected a statement made at the informal mtg. re the Open Mtgs. Bill, noting that collective bargaining is not affected by this law. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to receive and file the Sewer System Evaluation Survey Interim Report and authorize Veenstra & Kimm to forward it to Ia. Dept. of Env. Quality and Env. Protection Agency for review and approval. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. H78-25, Bk. 45, pp. 33-34, ESTABLISHING DAMAGES FOR CITY ACQUISITION OF LAND AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MGR. TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS AND MAKE FORMAL OFFER TO PURCHASE SAID SITE, AND AUTHORIZE CITY ATTY. TO INSTIGATE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST SAID PROPERTY IN THE EVENT THAT A VOLUNTARY SALE CANNOT BE NEGOTIATED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. This provides for acquisition of a site for a 2 million gallon underground water storage tank on the north side of Rochester Ave. at Post Rd. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 1178-26, Bk. 45, pp. 35-48, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH CARL WALKER & ASSOC. FOR DESIGN & INSPECTION SERVS. FOR PARKING GARAGE ON BLOCK 83-84. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. k78-27, Bk. 45, pp. 49-50, APPROVING THE PREL. DESIGN PLANS FOR REDEV. ON URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 81-1. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. (Richard Pieper plans for barber shop.) Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 77-28, Bk. 45, pp. 51-52, APPROVING PREL. DESIGN PLANS FOR REDEV. OF URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 82-1a. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. (College Blk. Partners restoration of south wall.) Councilman Balmer commended Paul Glaves and his staff for their work and cooperation on the redev. of the parcels in the urban renewal prog. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the mtg., 8:25 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. BB U , 1 Y CLERK :410411 1 0 1H BY JORM MICR<1 LA6 "L1i' 1 .. 1 '4,19' ERA, MAYOR ...... )I :L4 b JURN I11CkULi;u 1,LJll;! KMI' 1 J� "Cis „_ . INFORMAI. COUNCIL DISCUSSION JANUARY 23, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: .January 23, 1978, 1:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevera, Neuhauser, Roberts, Erdahl, Perrot, deProsse. Absent: Balmer. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber. Others listed for special discussions. TAPERECORDED on Reels 478-3, Side 2, 760 -End, & 478-4, Side 1, 1-790. ZONING APPLICATIONS Schmeiser 4 Boothroy present. 478-3, Side 2, 760-860 Windsor Heights V Changes should be ready by Tues. night. Oakes Meadow Addn. a. Memo from Asst. Atty. Ryan. b. Not a cul-de-sac, but a dead-end street is what is proposed. c. Possible 88 vehicles added to traffic. d. Schmeiser to contact Atty. Neely re options 1. Developer work with Waters, Council would defer action. 2. Council could vote on Resolution on 24th. 3. New access would have to go back thru P&Z COUNCIL TIME 860-950 Open Meetings Bill in Legislature a. City Attorney will write Son. Redmond & Sen. Dodercr re collective bargaining & contract negotiations -Urban Renewal b. How to deal with appointments to Boards & Commissions? c. Majority of Council agreed with elimination of catchall phrase. d. Mayor Vevera to call both Senators. AGENDA Plastino present. 950-1127 ara a Block 83/84. Item 412, contract with Carl Walker re parking g g a. Consultant's limit of liability, this section worked out by City Atty. Hayek. b. The Engineer is responsible for bringing deficiencies to the City's attention. c. Explanation of fees and multipliers. d. Time schedule, bid in Sept. BUDGET Vitosh & .Jones present. IIOUSING f, INSPmm. ECTION SERVICES Kucharzak & Seydel present. 1127-1820 a. Housing Coas Bd. of Appeals, page 158 explained. b. lead -base paint program. c. Fire imspection of multi -family & apt. dwellings. (Fire Dept. emphasis is on commercial & fraternities and sororities.) J. Heat detector not purchased yet. c. 6% salary raises in budget, suggestion to hire new employees at lower salaries or levels until they learn the job. JORM MOCR46LA13 .,.[.,;.,_ 6i JURM 611b<00,u ILdW, lo-., „, - Page 2 f. There are no automatic st Iowa City not known for i altho citizens have high g. Autumn Park, best project h. Assistance for housing u eneral revenues. Council Informal January 23, 1978 cps or adjustments for middle management, is generosity to middle management people, expectations from management $ technical people. in State for elderly housing. nits outside Iowa City, not from City's g i. Midstates is considering establishing j. No questions re Item 6 on agenda. k. Housing Maintenance h Occupancy Code, version of Ord. being prepared. their own management group. Housing Comm. draft of their AIRPORT COMMISSION Commissioners Peterson, Perkins, Bleckwin, Embree and Airport Manager, E. K. Jones, present. Attys. Hayek C Bowlin present. Reels 478-3, Side 2, 1820 to end, 6 478-4, Side 1, 1-300. a. Commissioner Embree's statement noted, concerns Airport Comm. procedure. b. Council requested that Atty. Hayek be summoned for the discussion. c. Peterson presented letters from businesses re Airport importance. d. On page 13 of Airport Commission statement presented, deficit was corrected to $8,778. e. Bowlin explained status of payment from Highway Commission for Army Reserve Land. f. Use of payment as matching funds acceptable? g. Charges for landing fees. h. Atty. Hayek states that questions raised by Embree should be looked at. Concensus by Council to do so. i, Procedure for discussion of budget suggested by City Mgr., 1) determine the merit of request, 2) look at other possibilities of funding besides property tax. j. Elimination of T -hangars would balance the budget. Over to Reel 478-4, Side 1, 1-300 k. Snowplowing arrangements. Will transfer truck to Airport, they will remove, City will assist when other snowplowing is done. 1. Insurance- covered under Airport Commission's insurance policy. m. Need for in-depth discussion by Council and Airport Commission, later. n. Master Plan, need for. LIBRARY Library Board members and Dir. Eggers present. 300-790 a. Level of service decreased, Sunday and Thursday hours to be cut. b. Patronage increasing, staff stretched thin now, but very efficient. c. Options concerning physical plant. d. Philosophy -free public library. Charge for best-sellers? Cut publicity? e. Bond issue -time consuming. f. Background sheet presented for discussion. Adjourned, 4:30 P.M. ,nI Phit! LM n+ JORM MICROLAB INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JANUARY 25, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: January 25, 1978, 7:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBF.RS PRESENT: Balmer, Vevera, Roberts, deProsse, Neuhauser, Erdahl. Absent: Perret.(Perret advised Mayor Vevera that he would vote with deProsse.) STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Vitosh, Jones, Dietz, Kraft, Glaves, Eggers, Plastino, Showalter, Schreiber, Tinklenberg. TAPERECORDED on Reel #78-4, Side 1, 790 to end, 6 Side 2, 1-265. BUDGET DISCUSSION Preliminary Remarks -Finance Dir. Vitosh a. Airport, possibly the Attorney's opinion could be that allocations for the Airport could be changed, as it is part of the General Fund levy. b. Memo re deProsse allocations. c. 9% tax lid -'78 levy short $22,000, will be subtracted if we go to 9%, so it would add only $45,000, approximately. Raise of Subdivision Fees a. Additional staff work added because of new ordinances ✓; Council referrals back for alternatives. b. Erdahl, Neuhauscr, Vevera G deProsse favored raising fees. Icase of rental radio equipment, Police Dept. a. Vitosh-cannot be prepaid. p. Bondin to repair streets. 37,517 out of Road Use Tax will be left in Street Sealing. b. $205,000 will be added for Asphalt Overlay, add to G.O. Bond issues. Neuhauser,deProsse, Vevera 4 Erdahl in favor. c. Increase possible in RUT funds by Legislature, for use in FY'80. Additional Fundin for Librar a. Consi oration o eletion of Sunday and Thursday hours. 1. Eggers -Sunday hours are most luxurious service, only 7 Iowa libraries provide it. b. Need for managerial support. c. Add $30,000 to Library, let the Board review possible uses, but not adding an Assistant Director, but keeping open on Sundays, as 4 Councilmembers favored going past Level 2 of the proposed budget. Raise to 9% Lid a, Neuhauser, deProsse, Erdahl and Perrot favored adding certain programs, Library, Parks f, Rec. E Aid to Agencies, with various shifting of funds, which would necessitate going to the 9% lid. b. Roberts -use for ventilators for the bus barn. c. Extra public hearing will be necessary. AID TO AGENCIES Visiting Nurses, Balmer F Roberts would like to fund. 11(.Rui 10119 BY DORM MICR(I)LAB I•;; ,LIi L fsY JURN M[CkULAU Page 2 AID TO AGENCIES, CONT. Transient Services a. Neuhauser-as noted in Human Needs Study. 11,LUiv( aMr,� ".IL ,.4 Informal Council January 25, 1978 Mark IV P ram, but service thru a. Should not fund an independent recreation prog the Recreation Center.2700) b. Dir. Showalter outlined present recreation programs aprogram. (2327-2478-2810) c. No objections from majority to fund $5,000, thru P&R program. Spouse Abuse Program for a grant. (2050) a. Fund as match for LEAA Grant, or seed money b. Human Needs Study recommendation. C. Use of HCDA funding for planning. d. Berlin -need to develop as community-widfforfund $9program. e. Neuhauser, deProsse, Perrot, Erdahl, agree Baseball/Softball Programs a. 3600, add to Parks & Rec. budget to be funded with Rev. Sharing, an t for Crisis Intervention Center. (2515) use this Aid to Agencies allotmen Garbage Fee y g the 39cent landfill fee. a. Iowa Cit does not char e a garbage fee, only Rae Victim Advocacy Program p a. If funding is cut , it will cut the time of the coordinator from 1/2. b, The other 1/2 is funded by County. c, A mistake in last year's allotment was explained. HERA i. Recommendation of Human Needs Study discussed. b. Use as match. discussed. c, Other sources of funding d. Not a majority of Councilmembers were willing to add $1,500. (2155 Parks and Recreation lanned it is shoved off on this division. a. Whenever extra work has been p b. Add $5,500. (1815) Cemeter a. All departments need part-time and overtime also. b, Add $1,500. (1815) Crisis Intervention Center a. As replacement for baseball programs deleted. b. Add $3,000. (1754) Children - ort from Community. a, BerlinNo sup b. Function of Parks and Recreation c. Fund $2,000. (1754) MCMI W-111) 10 DORM MICROLAB I.I,�rul ,L,iLu by JORM M ICtkOLAd U JhK I�NPIJi .+:1 L IL_. Informul Council Pogo 3 Jnnunry 25, 1978 List of Funding At this Point for Aid to Agencies (2315) 6% increase for ICRPC 65,897 existing agencies Mayors Youth 21,271. Youth Homes 8,000. UAY 27,327. PAIS 11,893. Funding 'FY'78 RVAP 5,300. JCC on Aging 18,550. $ 161,838. $153,534 $8,000. Others Added -Speuse- W"e -$-9-so - Parks B Rec. 5,500 Cemetery 1,500 Crisis Int. 3,000 Museum 2,000 Mark IV 5,000 Library 30,000 Baseball (to PER) 3,600 AIRPORT a. Concensus T -hangar project deferred to 1980. b. Airport a benefit to whole community -development. c. Will discuss user fees. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN a. Not require extra -width paving. b. Funding for implementation and refinement of Comprehensive Plan. c. Public Hearing on allocation of $238,243 Block Grant Funds, 1/31/78. d. Employees terminate July 1, unless certain elements of Comp. Plan carried on. (microanalyses B neighborhood plans) e. Funding discussed coming out of contingencies in Block Grant fund. CITY CLERK'S OFFICE a. No extra funding provided, heavy workload. b. Reduce workload as discussed with City Manager, but retaining important legal functions. ANIMAL SHELTER a. Van needed, possible exchange for replacement of one of the new unmarked Police cars. CAPITAh IMPROVEhfENTS PROJECTS FOR FY'79. a. Scott Boulevard 1. Acquisition of right-of-way, trade for 30% paving assessments. 2. Not assess project, Staff to provide figures concerning trade-offs. 6 Gilbert Intersection Project 1. Will be using 3 years of FAUS funding in advance. SALARIES a. Berlin noted, salaries not settled, still in negotiations. BONDS a. Vitosh pointed out that we will be selling 7 Million in G. 0. Bonds and 2 Million in Revenue Bonds in FY179. CITY MANAGER and Staff will decide where the new programs as suggested will be funded. Meeting adjourned, 9:30 P.M. RICRM ILMN BY JORM MICR4�LAB ,„?,I, r1.. ':1. , 11 . '!OT•J! r IhliwfUr iLhlcU BY JORM MICROLAU LLUAM RAktdU) A11U L)L� !�,I — INFORMJIL COUNCIL DISCUSSION FEBRUARY 6, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: February 6, 1978, 1:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevera, Neuhauser, deProsse, Roberts, ferret, Balmer, Erdahl (1:25 PM) STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber, Schmeiser, Boothroy, and others listed for special discussions. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 078-5 Side 1, 1 to encl. ZONING APPLICATIONS Side 1, 1-358 Planning f, Zoning Commission Bylaws a. Rules Committee will meet with Commission. It. Staff to get the standard format for bylaws fr previous memos concerning this item for the Committee. Moratorium Ordinance a. Determine if present ordinance or amendment will allow expansion requested in Economy Advertising letter. b. Can give all three considerations of Ordinance next week. (14th) Orchard Court PAD Plan a. On previous Ordinance approving, wrong legal description used, as final plat not filed in Clerk's office. b. Can give all three considerations of Ordinance correcting, on 7th. Oakes Meadow Addition a. P$Z, special consideration,2/6 meeting. b. Condemnation of Waters property, assessment 4 need for temporary access discussed. c. Ordinance amendment suggested for future use, by Schmeiser. d. Agreement from Oakes to help pay for paving if no temporary access had to be constructed. e. A mnjority of Couneilmembers favored condemnation of Waters property. f. Resolution on condemnation considered at same meeting as approving preliminary plan, also agreement with Oakes on paving. Plamor lanes a. Approval of Replan of Lot 3, Ohl Is Subd. agreement, Council can plant and assess developer if landscaping not done. b. Agreement be furnished for Council, a legal opinion on whether or not it is still binding, for meeting of 7th. c. Applicant to be informed. COURT/MUSCATINE BRIDGE Plastino present. .358-750 n. Pub IiC Works Dir. PlastIno memo is Inst weeks packet, noted. b. Work on South Branch of Balston Creek will be clone in conjunction with bridge. c. Several citizens present to discuss traffic signals, old vs new traffic actuated signal. Majority of Council favored new signal. It will have a walk button. 1. MICRO ILMCII OY DORM MICR16LAB Crnrw Var nt . qrt !dni'ir^ LGI m; ufUi ILMLU BY JORM MICkULAB Page 2 Informal Council February 6, 1973 COUR'1'/MUSLXIINE BRIDGE Continued d. Barrier on Ringo property scheduled for construction, March/April. c. A majority of Councilmembers favored purchase of the one house where the owner is willing to sell. f. Council concensus to not widen the street, but to build new culvert. g. Plastino will talk to Seaton regarding construction schedule. COUNCIL BUSINESS -AGENDA 750-1130 a. Agreement wit Old Capital Associates/Block 83/84 1. Configuration of building not determined, this contract is for land within the property lines. 2. issues of traffic $ vista discussed with University, awaiting decision from Old Capital. 3. As soon as design is presented, it will be given to Design Review Comm. b. Letter from Stanley Blum re smoking in Council Chamber. 1. Staff to provide Fhnnesota ordinance on this subject. c. league of Municipalities re proposed legislation establishing a single fire and police retirement system for the State. 1. Advise legislators of Council's disapproval of proposal. d. City with Board of Supervisors. Mgr outlined igen da for Zion 1. Building permit re construction of (ail. 2. Animal Control 3. Landfill 4. Sewer permits with 2 -mile limit. 5. Eines processed by Clerk of Court, computerize. G. Election expense, $45,000. 1973-1977 7. Aid to Agencies 8. Senior Citizens Center 9. A majority of Councilmembors will he present. e. Meeting with Coralville, March 6, 1978, could be scheduled on 13th. 1 Congress of Cities meeting conflict. f. Comprehensive plan Coordinating Committee lee ti�S. 1. Presentation by Johnson County Planning Commission. It was not decided how to achieve a policy concensus between the City and County concerning development in the 2 -mile extra territorial arca. 2. Council and Supervisors should indicate a strong interest in determining a policy. Porret was encouraged to :Intend the Supervisor meeting. g. Other Suggestions to Public Works 1. Guard rail on North Dodge at curve. 2. Traffic Fngr. look at problems, where lova Ave. ends at Muscatine. 3. Can the City require a minimum number of feet between curb and utility poles? PRO,JFCT GRFTN Council Chambers, not taped. Nancy Sieberling gave the presentation on Green Belts and Green Spaces ns presented at tine Atlanta Convention. An overview of what has been going on in Iowa City for the last 10 yc:n•s, with appropriate slides on Lown Ave. Project, My. 6 Entrance, Melrose Ave., Chauncey Swan Plaza, the Mini -Parks, Airport Entrance, and ilikeways projects. Project Green was the inspiration and vision of Gretchen Ilarshbarger. CANDLES IN CHURCUS 1130-1481 a. Chief Boll Keating rolated provisions in 176 edition of the Uniform fire Code, :and explained their recommcndnIioil to rcfusc permission for use of hoed -hold candles. I1ICR01 ILMEa BY 1 DORM MICR6LAB rrnpC PMIn, : • !V, MIT hllulUi ILMLU BY JORM MICRULAB CLUAR RA{'lu� AND �L Informal Council I:cb. 6, 1978 Page 3 b. Rev. Deady Garrett, First Methodist Church, Rev. .Jack Zerwas, First Presbyterian Church and Rev. Robert Welsh, First Christian Church present regarding their concerns including: 1. interference with religious ceremonies, 2. safety precautions taken, 3. considered as part of tradition in insurance policy coverage, 4. request for amendment of City ordinance to allow, c. Amendment to ordinance will be prepared, staff will still recommend against it. REVIEW OF BUDGET PROCESS 1490 -End Vitosh, Jones, Showalter, Vann, present. a. City Manager asked if there were changes, additional types of information wanted, and general comments. 1. Process should tic into annual report of what was accomplished. 2. Aid to Agencies budgets should be prepared with levels. 3. Earlier decisions should have been made on Aid to Agencies, or decision to go to 9%. 4. What procedure is used by other cities who have Aid to Agencies? S. Provide summary sheets showing how accurate departments have been in their allocations for the past three years. 6. Show whether or not the ending balances have been adequate. 7. Furnish a list of amount of debt of City. 8. Not comfortable in reviewing and decisions in one day. 9. Memo out to Council members concerning principal controversial issues after each discussion session. 10. Clarification re use of $30,000 for Library, not for extra personnel? 11. Clarification re use of $5,000 for )lark IV, not to hire personnel, only programs. 12. Input from employees, budgets, issues. 13. Function of Committee on Community Needs will change, should be expanded to other areas besides (ICDA funded ones. EXECUTIVE SESSION Tape #11 Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse to adjourn to executive session for discussion of purchase of land, a negotiating position for Regina property and for litigation, Woodburn Sound Service. Upon roll call, Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Ncuhauscr, Perrot, Roberts, Vevera voted 'ayc'. Motion carried, 5 PM, unanimously, 7/0. Staffinembers present: Bowlin,Gves.annor , tlowalte, ed Plastino, Berlin, Stolfus. Moved by Perrot, Y Er 5:20 PM. Motion carried unanimously. i I41CROF I VIED By JORM MICR#LAB ffOAP PAPI^` . ')r' MOINf. MiLIWi iLilLu BY JOHFI MICROLAB LLUAR RAPIO' AiW uL JOINT MEETING COUNCILjBOARD 01' SUPERVISORS FEBRUARY 7, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: February 7, 1978, 1:00 at the Courthouse. Chairman Donnelly nresidine. Tape-recorded on Reel ft78-5, Side Z, 1-550. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevern, Neuhauser, deProsse, Perrot, Roberts SUPERVISORS PRESENT: Donnelly, Schr STAFFDIEMBERS PRESENT: City Manager Berlin, City Clerk Stolfus, Adm. Asst.Schreiber COUNTY SUBDIVISONS a. Planning f, Zoning f, Council will study material presented. b. Role of Regional Planning in Rural Land Use will coordinate efforts. SEWAGE PERMITS G. Damoron present. a. City favors the Health Dept. control over septic tanks. b. County is devising standards for water, well -drilling. Councilman Perrot arrived, 1:10 PDI LANDFILL n. City fee per ton will not increase FY 179, but probably FY'80. b. Landfill site will last for R years, depending on recycling. c. Source -separation discussed. d. University power plant proposed, maybe can burn garbage. (8 years away) DUPLICATE FUNDING a. Copies of agencies requests to the City will he furnished for the Supervisors. b. Regional Planning worked out the request forms. c. City $ County should agree on a certain date for final request presentation, possibly to a special committee of both City $ County or possibly a joint hearing of requests by Council $ Supervisors. ELECTION FEES Auditor Slockett present a. City owes for elections from 197.1-1977, but hall not been billed until May, 1977. h. There is no start lite of limitations, no arrangements have been made. c. Several questions on the legality of some of the items will he discussed With Slockott. d. County has added voter registration and elections to their own data processing system, resulting in considerable number of efficiencies, future elections should be cheaper. PERMIT 1:011 ,TAIL CONSTRUCTION a. State law mandates compliance to the Building Code by counties 1; schools, and the City suggests changing the ordinance to omit requirement for charging construction fee, but still requiring reimbursement for anv review costs. h. (:o. Atty. commented that technically the City did 1101 have to check plans Jay -to -day, but the City Mgr. stated that the City would periodically inspect the building. ANIMAI. CONTROL Doug Edmonds present. a. An ad hoc committee is meeting periodically regarding a new proposal which would propose that the County hire a 112 time person. How to ~' MICR01 ILMED BY 1 JORM MICR¢LAB rrnAV PAP!" PIS'10PIIS Mii,,Wi ILMLU BY JORM MICROLAB Page 2 • LLUAH RAPlU-� AIIJ )L� ;U• IL Informal Council Feb. 7, 1978 interface this program with the City's program has not been discussed. b. The City has in its Capital Improvements Program for F1" 79, scheduling of a referendum for a bond issue of $200,000 for an animal shelter. MECCA a. City funds only if they refer someone under the Employees Assistance Program. SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER a. As Congregate Meals are being planned for the Center, possibly the funds used to support Close Mansion by the County could be contributed to the Center. The County has other plans for the Close Mansion f, does not want to put money into the kitchen. b. The Housing Building will he started by next January, and hopefully the remodeling of the Post Office can be started by then. 'IYhe Mayor will send the tentative schedule to the Supervisors. c. Supervisor Donnelly was asked to attend the Task Force meetings to share the County's experience. COURT FINES a. The City Manager requested that the process be put on the County's computer system. ']'his would be helpful to both entities. Chairman Donnelly suggested other meetings between the City F, County to discuss mutual issues. Meeting adjourned, 1:55 PM. Minutes prepared by City Clerk Abbie Stolfus r.. r.. i. MICROFILI.1C0 BY I DORM MICR+LAB fi'Mn