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Home My WebLink About1978-02-28 Council MinutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL FEBRUARY 28, 1978 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this cal- endar year for std publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg. 2/287-78,7-30 P.M. at the Civic Ctr. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Mayor Vevera presiding. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ferret, that the following items and recomms. in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 2/14/78, subj. to correction, recomm. by City Clerk. Permit Res., recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 46: Res. 78-64, p. 146, Approving Dancing Permit for Moody Blue, 1200 S. Gilbert Ct. Res. 78- 65, p. 147, Approving Appl. Class C Liquor License, St. Michael's Saloon, 800 S. Dubuque. Motion to approve disbursements for 12/1- 31/77, $1,482,233.31, subj. to Audit, recomm. by Finance Dir. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to amend the Design Standards as stated in the 1st paragraph of City Engr. Dietz' response to letter from MMS Consultants. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-66, Res. Bk. 46, p. 148, ADOPTING A POLICY IN REGARD TO STANDARDS FOR COUNTY SUBDIVISIONS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. APPROVING PREL. PLAT OF LIN -DEN HGTS., PART 2. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Balmer, to amend Res. to waive street requirements as long as the property owner is willing to sign a waiver on assessments for sts. at time of annexation. Motion carried, 4/3, Erdahl, Neuhauser & Perret voting 'no'. Roll call on adoption of above RES. 78-67, Bk. 46, p. 149. Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: Neuhauser, Perret, Erdahl. Res. adopted, 4/3. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-68, Bk. 46, pp. 150-151, APPROVING AMENDED PREL. & FINAL LARGE SCALE NON -RES. DEV. PLAN OF LOT 11 OF EASTDALE MALL ADDN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-69, Bk. 46, p. 152, APPROVING PREL. PLAT OF WOODLAND HILLS, PART 2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Public Hearing was held on the proposed FY79 Budget. Robert Long, for Willow Creek Neighborhood Ctr., and Virginia Alexander, current director, appeared conc. the allocation of $5000 for Mark IV. City Mgr. Berlin suggested that the staff review the matter & report back to Council. There were no objections from Council. JORM MICROLAB �....,i. Vi JUitl1 11i Page 2 Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to reappoint Councilwoman Mary Neuhauser, and appoint Councilman Glenn Roberts and Isabel Turner to fill the 3 vacancies on the JCRPC for 3 -yr. terms ending 2/28/81. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to appoint Councilmen Clemens Erdahl & John Balmer as alternates. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to approve the application to the Ia. Dept. of Trans. for Hawkeye State Bank for an entrance permit on N. side of Hwy. 1, 230' W. of Miller Ave. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-70, Res. Bk. 46, pp. 153-154, AMENDING THE FY78 BUDGET ENDING 6/30/78. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-71, Res. Bk. 46, pp. 155-159, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE PERTAINING TO CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF.IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND LOCATED WITHIN THE URBAN RENEWAL PROJ. AREA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 1/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that ORD. 78-2880, Ord. Bk. 13, pp. 11-12, AMENDING ORD. NO. 76-2820 TO LIMIT THE USE OF MOTORIZED VEHICLES TO PARK ROADS AND TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PARK ROADS BY UNLICENSED VEHICLES be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that ORD. 78-2881, Ord. Bk. 13, pp. 13-16, TO REQUIRE GAS, ELECTRIC, AND COMMUNICATION FRANCHISE HOLDERS TO MOVE CERTAIN OF THEIR FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO INSTALL THEM UNDERGROUND; TO REQUIRE UTILITY CUSTOMERS IN CERTAIN AREAS TO REMOVE ABOVE -GROUND UTILITY INSTALLATIONS AND INSTALL THEM UNDERGROUND; AND PROVIDING PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS FOR EXEMPTIONS FROM THE REQUIREMENTS be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY ADOPTION THE 1978 EDITION OF THE NATL. ELECTRICAL CODE WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS AND AMEND- MENTS THERETO; REPEALING CHAPTER 9.20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER IN LIEU THEREOF be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that ORD. AMENDING THE 1976 UNIFORM FIRE CODE TO ALLOW THE USE OF HAND-HELD CANDLES IN CONNECTION WITH RELIGIOUS AND RITUALISTIC CEREMONIES, AND AMENDING SEC. 26.116(b)(4) 1976 UNIFORM FIRE CODE be con - 11(:1101 It ) to J O RM MIC ROLA B ;L:^.i_j by JURM 14ICkULAO Official Actions - 2/28/78 Page IA - Additions LLJFit Ki J',J, rii L) L,L� fhe public hearing was held on the plans & speci- fications for City Plaza - CBD Streetscape Improve- ment Proj. No one appeared. Mayor Vevera announced a vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/79 on the Resources Conservation Comm. Appointment will be made 4/4/78. r.0,'aJ. ILYnI by JORM 1-1ILkULAb Page 3 sidered and given second vote for passage. Motion carried, 5/2, deProsse & Erdahl voting 'no.' Roll call vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: deProsse, Erdahl. Second consideration given, 5/2. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ORD. AMENDING A PORTION OF THE SUBDIVISION CODE, ORD. 2567 (SEC. 9.50.4D (4) (h) (4) OF THE MUNIC- IPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA) BY ALLOWING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHO SUBDIVIDE PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO PETITION THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED TO BE INSTALLED BY THE SUBDIVISION CODE BE CONSTRUCTED BY THE CITY PURSUANT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROG. be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the mtg. Motion carried, 7/0 (8:50 P.M.). 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 3/14/78 Submitted for publication on 3/9/78. �% intu0k14 �-11LkuLmo .._.i,•�< "',I .,,: ,. ,.,iUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF CO. -IL FEBRUARY 14, 1978 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calen- dar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2 :30 P.M. at the Civic Ctr. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Mayor Vevera presiding. City Clerk Abbie Stolfus asked that 2 items be added to the Consent Calendar: Res. Setting Public Hearing on CBD Streetscape Impr. Proj.; and motion to accept sketch plan for Copper Dollar remodeling, instead of Res. on agenda setting public hearing on violations. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recomms. in Consent Calendar be received, approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/31/78, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Housing Comm. - 2/1/78; Human Rgts. Comm. -1/23/78; United Action Youth -1/25/78; Library Bd.-1/19/78; City Conf. Bd.-1/30/78. Permit Res., recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 45: Res. 78-40, p. 67, Approving Appl. Class C Liquor License, Jack's Office, 1210 Highland Ct.,; Res. 78-41, p. 68, Issuing Cigarette Permits; Res. 78-42, p. 69, Issuing Dancing Permit to Grand Daddy's, 505 E. Burlington. Setting Public Hearings: Res. 78-43, Bk. 45, p. 70, Setting hearing 2/21/78 on Amending FY78 budget ending 6/30/78. Motion setting hearing 3/21/78 on applications for 17 taxicab certificates of necessity by Super Cab Co. & Yellow -Checker Cab Co. Res. 78-44, Bk. 45, p. 71, Setting hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract & estimated cost for City Plaza Central Bus. Dist. Streetscape Impr. Proj., 2/28/78. Moved by Ferret, seconded by Neuhauser, to approve sketch plan as filed by Copper Dollar, 211 Iowa Ave., of their remodeled area & remit to the State Dept. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: Clerk's memo re validity of petition for CATV system by Iowa City Cable Television, Inc. Johnson Co. Reg. Planning Comm. vacancy on Executive Bd., consensus to reappoint David Perret. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that the rule requiring that ords. be considered and 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 & 2nd consideration and vote be waived, & that the ord. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse that ORD. 78- AiCRnl ILI!f11 [1 � DORM MICROLA6 i�Y JURIM ;-IILIWLAD 2877, Bk. 13, pp. 5-6, MODIFYING CERTAIN REQUIRE- MENTS OF CHAPTER 8.10 OF MUN. CODE, (Ord. 77-2868) RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION LIMITATIONS WITHIN A DESIGNATED AREA be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Council - members present, 7/0. City Atty. Hayek called attention to his review and report on questions raised by Council re the prel. plat of Oakes Meadow AddnPlatesented,oved by along with a Res. Disapproving the Neuhauser, seconded 72-73, DISAPPROVINGdopt RES. PREL. PLAT 45, Bk. 45, pp.pp• OAKES MEADOW ADDN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. or Ma The State of the City Message was read by Y Vevera. Rich Clinite appeared re traffic problems on Kimball Rd. during the winter, especiathe lly re buses. Wes Fotsch appeared ord. for Northside. Public hearing was held on the Ord. Adopting the 1978 National Electrical Code, as Amended. Public Hearing was held on the Ord. Amending Ord. 77-2874, which Adopted the Uniform Plumbing Code, with Certain Amendments, of the Mun. Code of Iowa City. Perret, to make Moved by deProsse, seconded by the appts. to the Conn. an Community Needs for 2 yr. terms ending 3/l/80tasfo follows: Swisher. Franklin, Loren Horton, and reapp . Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Jan Redick to the Airport Comm., term ending 3/1/84• Motion carried, 5/2, Balmer and Roberts voting 'no'. Moved by Balmer, p. 74deAUTHORIZING,to ABANDONED RES. 78-46, Bk. 45, p. BICYCLE SALE, Sunday, 4/2/78. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present, 7/0. Perret Moved by deProsse, seconded AUTHORIZINGtAGREEMENT RES. 78-47, Bk. 45, pp• BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAFF, LOCAL 610, TO BE EFFECTIVE 7/1/78 thru 6/30/80. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, secondedby8-100, Erdahl, to THE RES. 78-48, Bk. 45, pp. MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVS. IN IOWA CITY WITH IOWA CITY GIRLS -SOFTBALL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.to by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-49, Bk. 45, pp. 101-103, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVS. IN IOWA CITY WITH IOWA CITY BOYS' BASEBALL, INC. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. :ncuni uwr.I or DORM MICR6LA9 ....,.�,. L " - by JUKM M1Li<UL;,u ,.L.;h" •1.11 11.u1 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-50, Bk. 45, pp. 104-106, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVS. IN IOWA CITY WITH IOWA CITY BABE RUTH LEAGUE. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. Moved by deProsse,seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-51, Bk. 45, pp. 107-119, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVS. BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY & EBENEZER CTR. FOR AGING & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, re the Sr. Ctr. Proj. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Council - members present, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-52, Bk. 45, pp. 120-121, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN ASSURANCE RE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR FAUS PROJS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, that the ORD. AMENDING ORD. 76-2820 TO LIMIT THE USE OF MOTORIZED VEHICLES TO PARK RDS. & TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PARK RDS. BY UNLICENSED VEHICLES be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Motion carried unanimously. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, that the revised draft of the ORD. REQUIRING GAS, ELECTRIC & COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE HOLDERS TO MOVE CERTAIN OF THEIR FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO INSTALL THEM UNDER- GROUND: TO REQUIRE UTILITY CUSTOMERS IN CERTAIN AREAS TO REMOVE ABOVE -GROUND UTILITY INSTALLATIONS AND INSTALL THEM UNDERGROUND: & PROVIDING PROCE- DURES AND STANDARDS FOR EXEMPTIONS FOR THE REQUIRE- MENTS be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Motion carried unanimously. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adjourn, 9:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 2/28/78 Submitted for publication on 2/23/78. -- ;aurin ILIU) u, JORM MICROLGB 'V' . ; 'Irl":1.. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 14, 1978 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/14/78, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Ctr. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Schreiber, Kraft. Mayor Vevera presiding. Minutes recorded on Reels k78-2, Side 2, 2270 to end & 78-6, Side 1, 1-680. City Clerk Abbie Stolfus asked that 2 items be added to the Consent Calendar: Res. Setting Public Hearing on CBD Streetscape Impr. Proj.; and motion to accept sketch plan for Copper Dollar remodeling, instead of Res. on agenda setting public hearing on violations. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recomms. in Consent Calendar be received, approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/31/78, subj. to correction, as recomn. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Housing Comm. -2/1/78; Human Rgts. Comm. -1/23/78; United Action Youth -1/25/78; Library Bd.-1/19/78; City Conf. Bd.-1/30/78. Permit Res., recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 45: Res. 78-40, p. 67, Approving Appl. Class C Liquor License, Jack's Office, 1210 Highland Ct.,; Res. 78-41, p. 68, Issuing Cigarette Permits; Res. 78-42, p. 69, Issuing Dancing Permit to Grand Daddy's, 505 E. Burlington. Setting Public Hearings: Res. 78-43, Bk. 45, p. 70, Setting hearing 2/21/78 on Amending FY78 budget ending 6/30/78. Motion setting hearing 3/21/78 on applications for 17 taxicab certificates of necessity by Super Cab Co. & Yellow -Checker Cab Co. Res. 78-44, Bk. 45, p. 71, Setting hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract & estimated cost for City Plaza Central Business District Streetscape Improv.Proj., 2/28/78. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to approve sketch plan as filed by Copper Dollar, 211 Iowa Ave., of their remodeled area & remit to the State Dept. Motion carried unanimously. Correspondence: Clerk's memo re validity of petition for CATV system by Iowa City Cable Television, Inc. Johnson Co. Reg. Planning Conn. vacancy on Executive Bd., consensus to reappoint David Perret. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that the rule requiring that ords. be considered and 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 & 2nd consideration and vote be waived, & that the ord. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, JoRM MICRmLAB {i by JURN I L. Council Activities February 14, 1978 Page 2 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse that ORD. 78-2877, Bk. 13, pp. 5-6, MODIFYING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER O OF CNSRUCTN LIMITATIONS WITHIN NA DEESIGNATED AREA 2be8finally ladopNG ttedOatTthisIttime. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present, 7/0. This amends the Northside Moratorium Ord. City Atty. Hayek called attention to his review and report on questions raised by Council re the prel. plat of Oakes Meadow Addn., as presented, along with a Res. Disapproving the Plat. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded PLATeOFeOAKES MEADOWRADDN78 Afterrkdiscussion, affirmativeRrroll call unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The res. approving LSNRD for Plamor Lanes Addn. deferred for 1 wk., as requested at informal session. The State of the City Message was read by Mayor Vevera. Rich Clinite, 538 Kimball Rd., appeared re traffic problems on the narrow st. during the winter, especially re buses. Wes Fotsch, 221; E. Washington, appeared conc. the moratorium ord. for Northside. Public hearing was held on the Ord. Adopting the 1978 National Electrical Code, as Amended. Fees will be delineated in a res. Public Hearing was held on the Ord. Amending Ord. 77-2874, which Adopted the Uniform Plumbing Code, with Certain Amendments, of the Mun. Code of Iowa City. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to make the appts. to the Comm. on Karen Franklin,�i428Needs Clarkfor St.? Lorenr. terms Horton, 5153E,/80 as follows. Jefferson, and* reappt. of George Swisher, 805 E. Washington. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Jan Redick, 402 Brookland Place, to a 6 yr. term on the Airport Comm., term ending 3/1/84. Motion carried, 5/2, Balmer and Roberts voting 'no'. Short discussion was held re suggestion that city employees be considered for serving on committees where they might have expertise, but not on commissions. Erdahl reported on attendance at the Energy Conf. He discussed ces Co. City Atty. aHayek explained the fprogress re negotiatifmemers to the onsefor rsettlement of the lawsuit conc. access for the handicapped at the Dodge/Market apt. bldg. The item was to be discussed further with Asst. Atty. Bowlin. Councilmembers were reminded of the Sat. morning mtg. with the Legis- lators. Six councilmembers are planning to attend. Council decided to discuss further, at informal session, the memo from City Eng. Dietz, 2/10/78, on Corridor Sewer Proj., Pavement Replace- ment on Madison St. item has th Univ. rere- sentatives. Regardinghis FW518, Balmer esuggested en sthated iCouncil revise their statement. There was no support. ii l t. WH IU11 ii m DORM MOCROLA13 Council Activities February 14, 1978 Page 3 City Atty. Hayek reported that re W.E. Eckhardt vs. Bd. of Adjust., the District Ct. had upheld a City motion seeking to have the appeal by Eckhardt overturned (construction on Church St.). Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-46, Bk. 45, p. 74, AUTHORIZING ABANDONED BICYCLE SALE, Sunday, 4/2/18. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present, 7/0. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-47, Bk. 45, pp. 75-97, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAFF, LOCAL 610, TO BE EFFECTIVE 7/1/78 thru 6/30/80. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 78-48, Bk. 45, pp. 98-100, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVS. IN IOWA CITY WITH IOWA CITY GIRLS'SOFTBALL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-49, Bk. 45, pp. 101-103, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVS. IN IOWA CITY WITH IOWA CITY BOYS' BASEBALL, INC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. pp.Moved by 104-106,BAUTHORIZINGnded by THE MAYORuTOuser, to adopt EXECUTE CONTRACTSFORBB YOUTH SERVS. IN IOWA CITY WITH IOWA CITY BABE RUTH LEAGUE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-51, Bk. 45, pp. 107-119, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVS. BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY & EBENEZER CTR. FOR AGING & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, re the Sr. Ctr. Proj. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-52, Bk. 45, pp. 120-121, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN ASSURANCE RE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR FAUS PROJS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, that the ORD. AMENDING ORD. 76-2820 TO LIMIT THE USE OF MOTORIZED VEHICLES TO PARK RDS. & TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PARK RDS. BY UNLICENSED VEHICLES be considered and given lst vote for passage. Motion carried unanimously. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Citizens concerns were discussed. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, that the revised draft of the ORD. REQUIRING GAS, ELECTRIC & COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE HOLDERS TO TOVINSTALLIN OF THEIR THEM UNDERGROUNDITITO REQUIRES WITHIN THE CITY OF IOWA UTILITY CCUSTOMERSCITY, AND IN CERTAIN AREAS TO REMOVE ABOVE -GROUND UTILITY INSTALLATIONS AND INSTALL THEM UNDERGROUND: & PROVIDING PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS FOR EXEMPTIONS FOR THE REQUIREMENTS be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Motion carried unanimously. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Biu urn lual',� n�. DORM MICROLAB by JURM 1,11CNOLAb I.LUNi( iCArIJ, Council Activities February 14, 1978 Page 4 It was called to Council's attention that a motion and second is needed on any item before discussion, as this puts that item on the floor for discussion. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adjourn, 9:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK R BERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR N[CIZoI IU1H 6Y JORM MICROL A 1 rt ')nin �.,r ,)UW1 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION FEBRUARY 13, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: February 13, 1978, 1:00 PM in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Roberts, deProsse, Neuhauser, Perrot, Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl, 1:25 Ph1. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber. Others noted present for certain discussions. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel N78-5, Side 2, 560 -End, Reel a78-7, Side 2, 1-50. ZONING APPLICATIONS Schmeiser, Boothroy present. 560-1127 Oakes Meadow Addn. Dev. Oakes 8 Atty. Neely present. a. Oakes stated he had never said he would pave or gravel temporary access, but was only giving the access easement to the City. b. The City is still in litigation over the land in question. Councilman Erdahl present, 1:25 PM. c. Question regarding division of the property, and this is third parcel. Atty. to answer regarding ramifications, at Tues, nite meeting. Moratorium Ordinance Ryan, Kucharzak, Siders present. a. Legal Dept, has approved the amended version of Ord. b. Three considerations can be given at regular meeting. c. Siders stated that the definition of 'enlargement' would include construction in unused space such as a basement. Schintler a. Report on status by Ryan, new plan, drops to 14 unit apartment bldg. Copper Dollar Building Permit a. Permit has been purchased, at double fee. b. Amended floor plan to be presented for Council approval. c. Procedure concerning permits will be reviewed with Council. NORTMSIDE STUDY -REPORT ON LAND USE REGULATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION 1127-1613 a. Doug Lee called attention to preliminary report sent in packet, and noted finalization of this project by May. b. Jerry Thompson presented the findings. 1. Present process by Iowa City which controls use of land. 2. Deficiencies in Existing Schemes 3. Corrective Measures c. City Mgr. Berlin suggested that the underlying premise on what the philosophy was,or the premise on what this report was written, was not clear. d. Staff will present a report regarding their views on this study. e. Impact Assessment Ordinance discussed as corrective measure. f. Relationship of this study to Comprehensive Plan discussed. g. Pages 2,3,$4 are not applicable, as Charter Initiative 8 Referendum does not apply to zoning. JORM MICROLA6 bl .i0kll 14I(.HULAO Council Informal Feb. 13, 1978 Page 2 BUDGET AMENDMENTS Vitosh F, Jones present. 1613-1767 a. Block Grant projects removed to one place in budget. b. Addition of $62,000 to carryover, will cover encumbrances from FY 77. c. Election expense owed, legal investigating. d. To the suggestion to supplement HCDA funds with property tax (from carry- over) to fund Energy Conservation, Vitosh noted that the carry-over has already beencut down 50% at the end of FY79. Then we will have balances in the Enterprise Funds to internally borrow money. e. The City will not have to borrow money to pay for snow removal. An additional $50,000 in Road Use Tax is available, on top of the original snow removal budget. f. Error on page 15 of explanation memo from Vitosh regarding proposed nds should be $3,497,091 FY'78 Budget Amendments --Total Revisions -All Fu and FY 1978 Adopted Budget should be $21,827,478. R. Error on page 16, should be 10,000 bike licenses. SEN10RCENTER - EBENEZER CONTRACT Kraft present. 1767-1905 a. Payment for Old Post as been sent in. --Office b. Phases 1 $ 2 in contract are pretty much carried out, $ are somewhat into Phase 3. The next step is for the Staff to prepare a contract acceptable to the architect, & come to Council for review. c. $25,000 is the total expense for the Ebenezer contract. d. Energy compliance discussed, regulations for existing buildings are not out yet. e. City funds in better shape now for capital expenses instead of expending maintenance costs in the future. EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret,to adjourn to executive session pursuant to Sec. 28A.3 of Code of Iowa, (some exceptional reason so compelling as to override the general public policy in favor of public meetings), to discuss appointments to the Airport Colramission and the Committee on Community Needs. Affirmative roll tali vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present, 7/0. 3:00 P.m. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Ferret, to adjourn, 3:20 PM. Motion carried unanimously. CABLE TELEVISION Hayek present. a. A fifth application turned in today. b. City Atty. Hayek recommended having this year. 1905-2095 all franchise elections at one time, some time c. City Mgr. Berlin proposed that the Information Center represenLdLIVUill to Iowa City and explain options, prepare bidding documents. They also help evaluate proposals. d. The Franchise Ordinance will be prepared by Staff, with consultant evaluation. c. The proposed Committee would review service levels, implementation of programs, monitor changes in laws. f. As Council had no problems with the proposal, Staff will go ahead and plan for election this year. NOSMOKING REGULATIONS A. City Atty. will report regarding possibilities of an Ordinance. JORM MICROLAB b UURM MICkULAo Lcuh< I'M' -JI Page 3 Council Informal Feb. 13, 1978 FIRE UNION CONTRACT 2300 -End Morgan a. Increase of up to 74%• t longevity pay. Department Heads b. Staff and lsuppororied to base pay. Food allowance will be app c. POLICE UNION CONTRACT 27th. agreement January a. Tentative b. 5% wage increase . acket. be sent out with 17th p C. Copy of contract will AGENDA not hearing will be set iconditions Dollar for the City Plaza, for a. Copper plans b. Res. setting public hearing on the p calendar. Feb. 28th, can be added to consent Reel 078-7, side 2, 1-50 rr itohCounciing Code. videdview C. Housing Commission has completed comments will be p discuss significant d. Draft and staff ers to e. Meeting between Councilmembers and Commissioners for piThis meeting u Feb. 27th. issues, before public hearing set Mgr. Earl May Garden Center. City will f. Concern over traffic from investigate.osed Land Use Plan, Neighborhood meetings on pro p g, Announcement of for this week. Meeting adjourned 4:10 P.M. R ICRAI ILI!(U BY DORM MICR0LA6 HILiWI iLMLU BY JORM MICRULAB LLUAit RAP103 AND ii_, '1�, ,L INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION FEBRUARY 27, 1978 INFORPLII. COUNCIL DISCUSSiON: February 27, 1978, 1:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevera, Roberts, Balmer, Perrot, F.rdahl, Neuhauser, deProsse (1:15 PM). Absent: None. sTAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber. Others as noted, present for certain discussions. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #78-7, Side 1, 50 -end, f, over to Side 2, 1-295. ZONING APPLICATIONS cluncimr,B ooh r,lakobesent. Side 1, 50-414 Eastdale Mall, Prel. 6 Final LSNRD a.All ]egal papers have been revised and are acceptable. Lin -Den Heights II a. Relationship to proposed design standards discussed. b. one deficiency, regarding road, not corrected. c. Possibility for annexation? d. Is in Rapid Creek watershed, sanitary sewer would have to be extended up the river. e. John Oaks explained function of Homeowner's Assn. f. Future requests for City assuming responsibility explained by City Mgr. g. Oaks statement -would be willing to annex. (Could have 49 lots instead of 16.) Woodland Hills a. Jim Schintler present. b. Development complies with stormwiter management ordinance. c. Requested changes have been made. Pf,Z recomm. waiver of pavine thickness. County Zoning Standards a. Joint meeting with PT,Z regarding Design Standards? b. Addition of last paragraph to Design Standards is helpful. c. Each application will have to be considered individually. HOUSING MAINTENANCE CODE: Side 1, 414-1757. (lousing Comm. Chr. Ilibbs, Kucharzak, Atty a. (Discussion divided into three irons, 1) where Council doesn't agree with consensus of Staff F, (lousing Comm., 2) area of 413, 3) area outside 413 where Stiff f, Comm. do not agree. All is listed by Staff, on Green paper draft. b. Change in 9.30.0.1), no objection to change allowing access thru kitchen. c. Standards for mobile homes will be written separately. d. As an administrative procedure, the tenant could get a copy of code violations as listed. e. Staff comments, page 31, Add as H4, litigation, as a protected category, majority consensus for. f. Regarding 413 of State Code, whether or not to ignore --discussion. Legal Dept. recommends inclusion in Iowa City Code. g. Page 1, Green, definition of 'family' consensus for italic typed version. h. Page 2, Green, 'illfostation' discussed, Agreement to leave out the words, 'which poses a clear threat'. i. Page 3, Green, Rooming (louse Opt., majority agree to leave in the words, 'in which he resides'. Jeff Albright commented. .111CRUl ILnEB BY JORM MICR<�LA9 rrnnm r.��". �rz ancar� Ryan !—^- 61il.I U1 iLbii_U BY DORM 1.11LRULAB LLUAU RAPiJI AfIU ULA ''�-,L HOUSING MAINTENANCE CODE Continued. j. Page 3, Green, consensus for use of first explanation. k. Page 5, Green, 14th sentence in C, delete word, 'and', and substitute word, 'or'. Majority in agreement. 1. Page 5, Green, Change 812, First sentence redundant? Cunsensus to use original language, not italicized. mu . Page 9, Green, Judicial Review, consensus to leave as proposed, not italicized. n. Further consideration of the Code will be scheduled for informal of 2/6. CITY PLAZA Jack Leaman, Glaves, Kraft, Dietz present. 1757-2300 a. Concept has not been changed nor present budget. b. Bids accepted for Area A, Focal Point; Arca B, Fast end of College St. and Area C, Other. Alternative bids for Fire Lanc, Walkways, Kiosk Roof, and Play Area Surface. C. Six month construction schedule, April 11/Oct. 16th, reasonable. d. Trellis features near Osco, Baskin-Robbins. e. Banner poles, banners of yellow, blue & green; explained reasons for. F. Regarding the Focal Point, City Mgr. Berlin had met with Wegman. 'Dle committee will proceed with the plan as originally envisioned. g. The fire access lanes plan, as submitted to the Iowa Inspection Bureau, have been approved as not increasing or altering the fire insurance rates, and adequate access is still possible. h. Leaman complimented the Staff regarding the working out of problems. i. A draft ordinance will be discussed in one month regarding encroachment on public right -o£ -way, f, governing use of vehicles and bicycles. j. Possible free-standing areas for location of two transformers, will be explained in a memo from Glaves. BUDGET FY 179 Vitosh f, Jones present. Side 1, 2300 -end, Side 2, 1-220 a. City Mgr. Berlin explained ]low the election expense owed to the County for several elections would he paid. $25,000 from City Clerk's budget for election; $1,438. from Ending Fund Balances; and $20,260 from unanticipated Municipal Assistance funding. One election is charged to Parking Revenue. b. Vitosh explained revisions, 1) $100,000 -Airport $ 2) FICA-TPERS to Mass Transit. c. Proposed expenditure of $30,000 allocation for Library discussed. Consensus to not allocate $30,000. Majority consensusto allow $5,000 for election expense and $4,875 for materials.($11,000 will be added back into fund balances.) d. Majority consensus to add $1,200 to Rape Victim Advocacy Budget, (total would be $6,081.) e. Discussion of $5,000 allocated to Parks it Rec. for Mark IV programs, proposed use for. It was decided to leave this allocation as proposed. EASTERNIOWA CABLE -.VISION, INC. LAWSUIT a. City Mgr. CABLE announced receipt of a lawsuit from Eastern Iowa Cablevision, Inc. (Cox) for an election on the franchise on June 6, 1978. OTHER a. BRIDGE OVER RAILROAD ON SUM1,IIT, some way to fix it? b. Suggestion to publicize CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS schedule. c. Meeting with Regina, tonite at 7:30 PM. d. Legal Dept. prepare in update of Court Cases. EXECUTIVE SESSION, Moved by deProsse,seconded by Perrot to adjourn to executive session to discuss litigation/Phipps-Ilun[er. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmemhers present, 4:55 P.M. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perrot to adjourn, S:25 PM, motion carried unanimously. MICRUL I UILD BY ' JORM MICR�LAB 1l11Au I`�1'I[''4f1I'ILS M;r,mUr iLil�U BY JORM 141CROLAB CLDA9 kAeIL)� A1111 UL �- JOINT DISCUSSION WITH REC1NA SCHOOL BOARD FEBRUARY 27, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: February 27, 1978, 7:30 P.M. in the Library at Regina High School, with the Regina School Board and interested citizens. COUNCILMEMERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Neuhauser, Vevera, ferret, Erdahl. Absent: deProsse. STAFFIDIBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Plastino, Showalter OTHERS: Consultants Lindley, Brinton F Powers. PFR Commissioner Boutelle. Lindley commented on slides shown regarding other storm water detention projects. Monsignor Madsen explained that the land had been purchasedfor future needs. Public Works Director Plastino explained the City's plans. Mayor Vevera stated Council's preferences. Appraisal of 40A was $199,000, the 23A was $88,000 including 'borrow' F flow easements. Copies of the appraisal will be sent to the Regina School Board. Questions were asked concerning restrictions on building below the dam, the reduction of water flow, plans for the South branch of the creek, and reasons for not building the dam in the park. It could be 15 months before necessary environmental review and assessments could be completed. Then the City could prnceed with land acquisition and construction. Funding has been budgeted for the South Branch, both projects could go forward together. Plastino explained use of the 'borrow' and grading of the land to aid Regina in future development. The suggestion was made that the City swap other land for this land. Also that the City buy the easement area. Glasgow commented on stormwater detention requirements. A committee from the School Board will meet with the City Staff for further discussion. Minutes prepared by City Clerk Abbie Stolfus MICIM ILnED BY JORM MICROLA13 r"Ap . nfS '101,111,