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Home My WebLink About1978-03-28 Council Minutesfy;l.iltJI iLi1Iu BY JORM MICRULAB LLUAk kArIjS ii41U .)LI ';_.:,L • ,- MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL MARCH 28, 1978 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this cal- endar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/28/78, 7:30 P.M., at Civic Ctr. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Mayor Vevera presiding. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, that the following items & recomms. in Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 3/14/78, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Design Review Comm. -3/15/78; P & Z Comm. -3/9/78; Bd. of Adjustment -12/19/77; Parks & Rec. Comm. - 3/8/78; Comp. Plan Coord. Comm. -2/22/78; United Action Youth Bd.-3/8/78; Library Bd.- 2/23 & 3/9/78. Permit Res. recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 46: Res. 78-103, p. 210, Approving Class C Liquor License & Res. 78-104, p. 211, Sunday Sales for Towncrest Inn, Ltd., 1001 Arthur. Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 46: Res. 78- 105, P. 212, on Plans, Specs., etc. for Bridge Improvement Program for 4/4/78. Res. 78-106, p. 213, second public hearing on budget estimate for FY 79, as it exceeded a 7Z increase, for 4/4/78. Correspondence referred to City Mgr, for reply: Judith Felder & John Thompson re no - smoking ord. Edna Franz re City land use. Loren Hickerson, various topics. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Vevera announced the public hearings set out above. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neu- hauser, to set a public hearing 4/18/78 on re- zoning for Wagner -Murphy Foundation tract from A2 - County Resort to City M1 & C1 Zones. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the ORD. AMENDING ZONING CODE OF IOWA CITY, BY ADDING DEFINITION OF ELDERLY HOUSING AND SPECIAL CONDI- TIONS FOR ELDERLY HOUSING IN CB ZONE TO SEC. 8.10.3 & 8.10.19, be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Motion carried unanimously. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmem- bers present. MKIZ01 ILIO) BY JORM MICR6LAB :.,.o iliuu JiY JORM MILROLAb I,LUA;< RAv1US r, 14, OL - Public Hearing was held on proposed ORD. ESTAB- LISHING A HOUSING OCCUPANCY AND MAINTENANCE CODE. Citizens appearing included: Ira Bolnick & at reopened hearing later in the meeting: Larry Svoboda, Bob Johnston, Dick Osterman. Public Hearing was held on proposed lease agree- ment re property leased by USA at Iowa City Air- port for Army Reserve Ctr. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to reap- point Nancy Seiberling as Trustee of the GREEN fund, as recomm. by Project GREEN. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ferret, to adopt RES. 78-107, Bk. 46, p. 214-216, DECLARING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRES ISSUANCE OF 17 TAXICAB CERTIFICATES for Yellow Checker and Super Cab Cos. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt the RES. AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT OFFER FROM USA RELATING TO PREPARATION OF MASTER PLAN STUDY OF AIRPORT. Airport Commissioners Caroline Embree, Gary Bleckwenn, & Jan Redick appeared. After discussion, it was moved by deProsse, and seconded by Erdahl, to table the Res. until resolu- tion of the matters questioned, no later than 4/12. Roll call: Ayes: Perret, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser. Nays: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Motion carried 4/3. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, that the City Mgr. be directed to take action to check if an extension of the dead- line was possible, and to investigate the procedures that can legally be taken. Upon roll call, Vevera, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser & Perret voted 'aye.' Roberts & Balmer voted 'no.' Motion carried, 5/2. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to table the RES. AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND L. ROBERT KIMBALL & ASSOCS. FOR IOWA CITY AIRPORT MASTER PLAN STUDY. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Balmer, Roberts. Motion carried, 5/2. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-108, Bk. 46, pp. 217-223, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR S. GILBERT ST. RELOCATION WITH IOWA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION, (M- 4051(1)--81-52; Agreement H78 --F-040). Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. ;a1Cem 10110 BN JORM MIC R6LAB r9;..rtur: L�-4U by JORM MICkULAb uLuA,< kAt, Iw Allo Ji- 9.,• �.., - - Moved by deProsse, seconded 226,Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-109, Bk. 46, pp- OF- FICIAL MUNICIPALITY REPORT FOR STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Councilman Erdahl absent from the room. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 78-110, Bk. 46, pp. 227-228, APPROVING OVER - WIDTH PAVING AGREEMENT IN PEPPERWOOD, PART I. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent from the room. Movedby Balmer, seconded by deProsse,Ito OVER - WIDTHRES. 78-111, Bk. 46, pp. WIDTH PAVING AGREEMENT IN PEPPERWOOD, PART II. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent from the room. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to defer the Res. approving overwidth paving agreement for resubdivision of lots 1-24 of Pepperwood, Parts I & II. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Erdahl returned to the meeting. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the ORD. AMENDING ORD. 77-2835 BY PROVIDING FOR DESIG- NATION OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES & CLARIFYING TIME LIMITATIONS FOR LOADING OR UNLOADING IN CERTAIN LOADING ZONES BY REPEALING SEC. 6.15.03.A & 6.01.09 of ORD. 77-2835 & ENACTING NEW PROVISIONS IN LIEU THEREOF be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Motion carried unanimously. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. City Atty. Hayek recomm. starting with the 1st consideration SMOKING fh IN DESIGNATED PLACESINI WA CITYe ORD. ;HIBIT- INGREQUIRING ENFORCEMENT BY PERSONS HAVING CONTROL OF THE PREMISES, & PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF ITS PROVISIONS. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, that the above ordinance be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Citizens appearing were: Stan Blum, Carol Freedman, and Jerry Full. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to amend the Ord. by deletion of Sec. 7, Penalty on Viola- tion. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Motion carried to consider, 5/2, Vevera & Balmer voting 'no.' Roll call on 1st vote for passage, Roberts, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret voting 'aye.' Vevera & Balmer voting 'no.' Motion carried, 5/2. __71 •�- :11CROI 10110 BY 1 JORM MICR6LA6 hli uuli ,L:'!Lu BY JORM 141CROLAB 6LOAI< RAI iw AND LJL, %!I,, IL Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn the meeting, 9:45 PM. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the ty Clerk. s/R BERTHA. VEVERA, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 4/11/78 S mute for publication on 4/6/7 ell � L V/ / J MICRUI ILME0 BY DORM MICR6LAB OYYN ',L �,,A; , L A 1 0 by JURM MI LkULA6 • L,LUAit kAiliw ,iiIU .,L- • . " MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL MARCH 14, 1978 The cost of publishing the following proceedings claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this cal- endar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7/14/78, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Ct. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Roberts. Mayor Vevera presiding. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recomms. in Consent Calendar be received, approved and/or adopted: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 2/28/78, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Ods. & Comms.: P&Z Comm. -1/5, 1/19, 2/6, 2/9 & 2/23/78; Comm. on Community Needs -3/l/78; Design Review Comm. -3/1/78; Housing Comm. -3/1/78; Comp. Plan Coord. Comm. -1/25, 2/2 & 2/13/78. Mayor's Youth Empl, Bd.-2/28/78; Human Rights Comm. -2/27/78; Civil Serv. Comm. -2/10/78; Airport Comm. - 2/16/78; Sr. Ctr./Elderly Housing Joint Task Force -3/1/78. Permit Res. recomn. by City Clerk, Bk. 46: Res. 78-84, p. 181, Approving appl. Class C Liquor License-Magoo's, 206 N. Linn. Res. 78-85, p. 182, Approving appl. Class C Liquor License -Sheep's Head Cafe, 209 N. Linn. Res. 78-86, p. 183, Approving appl. Class C Beer Permit, Drug Fair N9, 121 E. Washington. Public Hearings Set: Res. 78-87, Bk. 46, p. 184, SETTING A LOCATION/DESIGN PUBLIC HEARING ON 4/18/78, FOR S. GILBERT ST. RELOCATION PROJ. Motion setting public hearing 3/28/78, to consider Ord. Establishing a Housing Occupancy & Maintenance Code. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: Mary Hauser, re cable tv proposals. Vivian Hickman re parking problems on Essex. Paul & Winifred Holland re parking problems on Diana. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. N78-88, Bk. 46, pp. 185-186, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF RESUBD. OF PORTION OF LOT 30, CONWAY'S SUBD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. q78-89, Bk. 46, pp. 187-188, APPROVING REVISED FINAL LARGE SCALE RES. DEV. PLAN OF LOT 2 OF WESTWINDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Public hearing was held on the Ord. to Establish Provisions for Elderly Housing in the Central Business Zone. ;ina:unua[u uv DORM MICR46LAB '•1; i, r"Of :L'I BY JOR11 1.11CROLAB • l,cUtir( RArI U'o .ANu �,L .. �,,. ,; Page 2 " Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to appoint Arletta Orelup to a 6 yr. term on the Civil Serv. Comm., term expiring 4/1/84. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to reappoint Paul Scott to the Bd. of Police Trustees and Bd. of Fire Trustees for 4 yr. terms expiring 4/1/82. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to appoint David Baldus to the Bd. of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending 1/1/81. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint Irl Carter to the Committee on Comm. Needs for a 2 yr. term expiring 3/1/80. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Roberts absent. Airport Commissioner Jan Redick advised that a letter from Chrm. Peterson re the draft environmental impact statement for the expansion of the Cedar Rapids Airport did not reflect the opinion of all Commissioners. Moved by deProsse, seconded l- b9190,I auser, o adopt RES. 78-90, Bk. 46, pp. 8 NG CALLING ON 6/1/78 OF ALL OUTSTANDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BONDS ISSUED FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ISSUED 5/1/70. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded AUTHORIZING,to adopt EXECUTION JOH RES. 78-91, Bk. 46, PP• OF CONTRACT BETWEEN N SUCHOMEL & THE CITY FOR STREET, SIDEWALK & ALLEY CLEANUP IN DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY AREA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-92, Bk. 46, pp. 192-196, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT N3 WITH IOWA COITYARMY AIRPORTC. LAND & SETTINGAPUBLICC HEARINGMonAT 3/28/78. Affirmative roll call vote unanomous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded b197Neuhauser, toISHING adopt RES. 78-93, Bk. 46, pp. EXAMINATION FEES & ELECTRICIAN'S LICENSING FEES FOR IOWA CITY ELECTRICAL CODE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORD. PROHIBITING SMOKING IN DESIGNATED PLACES IN IOWA CITY; REQUIRING ENFORCEMENT BY PERSONS HAVING OF THEPENALTIESNFOR LVIOLATIONSEESOFSITS PROVISIONSING be considered and given first vote for passage. Persons appearing included: Nelle Neafie, Ronald Grassi, Rodney Vienette, Stan Blum. The legal staff was directed to look at ways to incorporate suggestions as discussed by the Councilmembers re seating in restaurants & taverns. Roll call on 1st consideration: Ayes: deProsse, Erdahl, Perret. consideration, 4/2, Roberts VabsentBalmer. 1st . MICRO[ ILMCI7 By JORM MICROLAS Nilu,Wi ILAL) BY JORM 1.1ICROLAb LLJAR RAFIJS ANU JL •'_-^' Page 3 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. 78-2886, Bk. 13, pp. 34-35, AMENDING A PORTION OF SUED. CODE. ORD. NO. 2567 (SEC. 9.50.4D(4) (h)(4) OF MUN. CODE) BY ALLOWING NON-PROFIT ORGAN- IZATIONS WHO SUBDIVIDE PROPERTY FOR PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO PETITION CITY COUNCIL THAT IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED TO BE INSTALLED BY THE SUBD. CODE BE CONSTRUCTED BY THE CITY PURSUANT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROG., be passed and adnnfn,1 Aff irmafive ....11 -11 ..,.4.. .......___.._ !L �, rxlr iL.",u by JURM 1.11CRULA6 itA'riuj AiiJ COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MARCH 14, 1978 Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 7/14/78, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Ctr. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Roberts. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Kushnir, Stolfus, Schreiber. Mayor Vevera presiding. Minutes recorded on Reel #78-6, 1163-2180. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recomms. in Consent Calendar be received, approved and/or adopted: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 2/28/78, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: P&Z Comm. -1/5, 1/19, 2/6, 2/9 & 2/23/78; Comm. on Community Needs -3/1/78; Design Review Comm. -3/1/78; Housing Comm. -3/1/78; Comp. Plan Coord. Comm. -1/25, 2/2 & 2/13/78. Mayor's Youth Empl. Bd.-2/28/78; Human Rights Comm. -2/27/78; Civil Serv. Comm. -2/10/78; Airport Comm. -2/16/78; Sr. Ctr./Elderly Housing Joint Task Force -3/1/78. Permit Res. recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 46: Res. 78-84, p. 181, Approving appl. Class C Liquor License-Magoo's, 206 N. Linn. Res. 78-85, p. 182, Approving appl. Class C Liquor License -Sheep's Head Cafe, 209 N. Linn. Res. 78-86, p. 183, Approving appl. Class C Beer Permit, Drug Fair #9, 121 E. Washington. Public Hearings Set: Res. 78-87, Bk. 46, p. 184, SETTING A LOCATION/DESIGN PUBLIC HEARING ON 4/18/78, FOR S. GILBERT ST. RELOCATION PROJ. Motion setting public hearing 3/28/78, to consider Ord. Establishing a Housing Occupancy & Maintenance Code. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: Mary Hauser, agreeing with City procedure re cable tv proposals. Vivian Hickman re parking problems on Essex. Paul & Winifred Holland re parking problems on Diana. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Mayor Vevera explained the 2 public hearings set. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. N78-88, Bk. 46, pp. 185-186, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF RESUBD. OF PORTION OF LOT 30, CONWAY'S SUBD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. H78-89, Bk. 46, pp. 187-188, APPROVING REVISED FINAL LARGE SCALE RES. DEV. PLAN OF LOT 2 OF WESTWINDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Public hearing was held on the Ord. to Establish Provisions for Elderly Housing in the Central Business Zone. Concern was expressed by Councilman Balmer re problems in providing parking. VICAR; ILMED fly JORM MICROLAB '•li u•:�i ;L:'I:_u BY JORM MICRULAB • LLL)Al< kAi'iu� Ahu OL. '.. Council Activities March 14, 1978 Page 2 Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to appoint Arletta Orelup, 23 Warwick Circle, to a 6 yr. term on the Civil Serv. Comm., term expiring 4/1/84. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to reappoint Paul Scott, 504 Oakland Ave. to the Bd. of Police Trustees and Bd. of Fire Trustees for 4 yr. terms expiring 4/1/82. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to appoint David Baldus, 332 E. Davenport to the Bd. of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending 1/1/81. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint Irl Carter, 58 Regal Lane, to the Committee on Comm. Needs for a 2 yr. term expiring 3/1/80. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Roberts absent. Councilwoman Neuhauser called attention to a book, "Housing Costs and Government Regulations" which she recommended for Housing Commission members, P&Z Commrs., Council or Staff, as being very helpful. She advised that she would be absent from the 3/21 mtg., attending a HUD, Housing Task Force mtg. Councilman Balmer asked for clarification re the Comprehensive Plan, and new zoning ord. moratorium on bldg. Areas that will be affected will be pointed out. City Mgr. Berlin announced that the Johnson Co. Regional Planning Comm. would be mtg. 3/15 for an A95 review of the draft environmental impact statement for the expansion of the Cedar Rapids Airport. Airport Commissioner Jan Redick advised that a letter from Chrm. Peterson did not reflect the opinion of all Commissioners. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-90, Bk. 46, pp. 189-190, APPROVING CALLING ON 6/1/78 OF ALL OUTSTANDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BONDS ISSUED FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ISSUED 5/1/70. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-91, Bk. 46, pp. 191, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT BETWEEN JOHN SUCHOMEL & THE CITY FOR STREET, SIDEWALK & ALLEY CLEANUP IN DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY AREA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-92, Bk. 46, pp. 192-196, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT #3 WITH DEPT. OF ARMY CONC. LAND LEASED TO U.S. ARMY AT IOWA CITY AIRPORT & SETTING PUBLIC HEARING on 3/28/78. Affirmative roll call vote unanomous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-93, Bk. 46, pp. 197-198, ESTABLISHING EXAMINATION FEES & ELECTRICIAN'S LICENSING FEES FOR IOWA CITY ELECTRICAL CODE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Dir. Kucharzak explained fee charges & enforcement procedure. 11CRIM ILIt!) By JORM MICRmLAB 61iuWr 1LAL ) BY JORM 14ICkOLAd JLDA,t kAVIJ� AND 11Lu n. +- Council Activities March 14, 1978 Page 3 Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORD. PROHIBITING SMOKING IN DESIGNATED PLACES IN IOWA CITY; REQUIRING ENFORCEMENT BY PERSONS HAVING CONTROL OF THE PREMISES, & PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF ITS PROVISIONS be considered and given first vote for passage. Persons appearing included: Nelle Neafie, 2613 Ferndale; Ronald Grassi, Coralville; Rodney Vienette, RR2; Stan Blum, 113 E. Prentiss. The legal staff was directed to look at ways to incorporate suggestions as discussed by the Councilmembers re seating in restaurants & taverns. Roll call on 1st consideration: Ayes: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Vevera, Balmer. 1st consideration, 4/2, Roberts absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. 78-2886, Bk. 13, pp. 34-35, AMENDING A PORTION OF SUBD. CODE. ORD. NO. 2567 (SEC. 9.50.4D(4) (h)(4) OF MUN. CODE) BY ALLOWING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHO SUBDIVIDE PROPERTY FOR PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO PETITION CITY COUNCIL THAT IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED TO BE INSTALLED BY THE SUBD. CODE BE CONSTRUCTED BY THE CITY PURSUANT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROG., be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn. Motion carried, 6/0. (8:30 P.M.) BB1E ST L US, CITY CLERK ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR MICRO[ WILD By JORM MICROLAB I )w' I . , I '! yi,. 5..a1I iL''au by JOW4 MICHULAu LLJ{ill kAl W .A;IU UL. . . " INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MARCH 13, 1978 INFORK%L COUNCIL DISCUSSION: March 13, 1978, 1:00 P.M. in the Conference Roan at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera Presiding. NCIIr1ET48ERS PRESENT: Vevera, Neuhauser, deProsse, Balmer, Perret, Erdahl. Absent: Roberts STAFTKMID RS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber. Others as noted, present for certain discussions. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #78-8, Side 1, 750 to end, Side 2, 1-740. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adjourn to executive session for discussion of appointments to the Civil Service Commission, the Boards of Police and Fire Trustees, the Board of Adjustment, and the Committee on Commmity Needs. Affirmative roll call vote unanirrous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn, 1:20 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ZONING APPLICATIONS Schmeiser & Boothrcy present. Side 1, 750-850 Conways, Resub. Lot 30 a. Still some problems with the legal papers. b. Trunk sewer planned for the area, should be in to service area. Westwinds ISRD, Final a. A shift in building location to better fit the terrain. b. No minor deviations are allowed by the ISRD ori. without carting back thru the P&Z Comm. & the Council. Elden Housin ,Public Hearin a. Part g re temente will be one space for 4 units. b. P•arkina will be allowed within 300', to use City parking lot. CABLE TELEVTISION 850 -end, Side 1; 1-485, Side 2. Hayek & Kushnir present. aa. Cityintroduced Dave Korte, from Cable Information Center in Washington D.C., a non-profit organization, who advised that he would discuss alternatives concerning the *Process and the calendar. Their primary concern is to assist cities in getting information thev need to make decisions. b. Council adjourned to the Chambers to watch a film. c. Basic approach to franchise, consider 1. Financinrr-for Iowa City system & other areas. 2. Technical Design—can the system provide the service Iowa City wants. 3. Legal Aspects re Ord. and Franchise, define items to be negotiated. d. Steps to Award Franchise 1. Develop requests for proposals on unified forms, to be undertaken immediately. 2. Simultaneously work on a draft ordinance, to be supplied to aoolicants. 3. Establish a local Cable Co mmmications Commission? 4. City Attorney's department provides draft of Ord.; probably three months before adoption of Ord. & request for proposals. 5. Seek proposals, by publishing in trade publications besides the local interest; give 60-90 days to prepare proposals. Councilwoman deProsse left the meeting. I41UU11 I LMI 0 111' DORM MICRO LAB Page 2 by JORM I-lICRULAd • '�LUNrt i;hr i�1.: ii�lu ., �,. �. - .• Informal Council March 13, 1978 6. CIC's main function is to assist in evaluation of proposals. Can the applicant deliver what they propose? e. A referendum could be scheduled in Novelber if we work at it. f. Korte reccumends applications be open to public inspection. g. City Attorney Hayek eamented that applicants have said that the City need not worry about regulations for cable conpanies because the Federal Communications Commission would take care of it for us. Korte responded, "This is hogwash". He also suggested leaving in an option to allow the City to step in and regulate rates. h. Pay cable is an attractive alternative, now is viable & the salvation of the industry, so prospect for industry growth is now good. i. CIC also recommends awarding a non-exclusive franchise. j. City Mqr. Berlin introduced Ms. Tiffany from the City Library, Mr. Russo, from the School Dist. & Mr. Pepper from the Univ. of. Iowa, as persons who will be working with the City on this issue. k. Mayor Vevera stated that the Council basically understands and agrees with what Mr. Korte is saying. 1. It was pointed out that 2 -way systems exist now. m. Korte discussed useage of government access channels and public channels. n. Some communities use franehisp fee money for helping public channels. o. Being a university community is 'a plus for Iowa City. p. Kerte responded to questiors on strict mandatory requirements and inter- connection with other systems. He pointed out the Discussion Outline presented in Friday's packet along with other materials, and camiented on each item listed as follows: 1. Franchise term, 10-15 years, to allow for technology changes. Items of non-compliance should be spelled out specifically. 2. One franchise is recamlended. 3. Non-exclusive franchise 4. Define areas to be covered on a city nap 5. To cover less dense areas, maybe a higher installation fee and subscriber fee. 6. Wen other utilities are underground, these should be; when overhead, these could be overhead. 7. Special hardware so that two-way can be added. Tape over to Side 2. q. As Atty. Havek had to leave, he called attention to future pmcelures that Council could take including, 1) adoption of a Resolution outlining the plan for proceeding to implement these types of criteria, with a tentative time table, and 2) making a statement of Council policy on how the election will be handled. Staff recamLended a single election. There were no Council objections. Resolution & policy will be drafted. r. Korte pointed out that a franchise fee can be assessed on all revenues each year. ORD. PROHIBITING SMOKING IN CERTAIN AREAS Ryan present. Side 2, 485-740 a. Ryan clarified Sec. 2.2, as applicable when City building is used. b. Recreation Center has had regulations for years. c. Council will regulate the Chambers & Conference Roan. d. Council discussed signage to be used. e. Smoking permitted on right side of Chambers except when Court is in session. f. Smoking permitted on Mayor's end of table in Conference Prom. SENIOR CITIZEN PROrPA*uNG Council agreed to not comIdt space to activities until, e elderly ci izens ecu a what they want. Cost of land for housing has not been determined. Meeting adjourned, 4:55 PM. I'II( 0111LMI.il 10 JORM MICRmLAe f•1it, u1i IU4;J by JOHM MIUOLAb • L�UAtf itAV'IJ'j ANu 0L JOINT MEETING WITH CORALVILLE COUNCIL MARCH 13, 1978 INFORMAL JOINT MEETING Wri'H CORALVILLE CITY COUNCIL: March 13, 1978 at 7:00 PM in the Conference Foran. Mayor Vevera presiding. IOWA CITY COUNCILMD BERS PRESENT: Balmer, Vevera, Neuhauser, Perret, 7:30 PM, Erdahl, 7:45 PM. CORALVILLE CCUWIEXEMBERS PRESENT: Kattchee, Fhmsen, Shoemaker, Fausett and Stewart. PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus. Not tape-recorded. Issues discussed: 1. Fire Protection for Ernest Horn School. The School &)ard has requested that Iowa City provide police and fire protection for the Ernest Horn School and the City has agreed. A letter outlining responsibilities of School & Iowa City will be forwarded to the Coralville City Council. 2. Decision on 518 Freeway. Iowa City has suggested a westerly realignment to DOT. Coralville wants to get truck traffic off the First Avenue Corner. It was suggested that Coralville staff or eouncilmenbers work with Iowa City with DCT. 3. Removal of snow from Finkbine Bikepath. Whose responsibility is it? Coralville suggested a flashing yellow sign on Iowa City's side of the under- pass on Mormon Trek for a warning. 4. Power Dam on Iowa River. Coralville's position is that the dam is important to the river, and that Iowa City and the County should be interested. The matter can be referred to the Riverfront Commission for a recamerdation. The Conservation Commission owns the dam. 5. Solid waste. Coralville questioned the availability for landfill, lona term. City Mgr. Berlin noted that it was 7-10 years, and now we are re- cycling the paper. There has been sore preliminary discussion with the University re use at the power plant. Other actions were noted. Source separation was pointed out. Plans for our area could be an item that Regional Planning could look at. 6. Annexation Policy. Councilman Erdahl present; Councilman Perret left the meeting. Coralville contemplates no large annexation. Their Population projection was discussed. Councilwoman Neuhauser left the meeting. 7. Bus Grant. Application arrangements, same as last time were o.k. The University will be doing much of the grant preparation. S. land Use Policy. Coralville suggested that the 2 mile limit does not make a lot of sense. Each community should have a development Plan, and a proposed plan. At the last meeting of Land Use Policy committee, no one spoke for the cities. The recommendation policy should be ready by July 1, 1978. Next public hearing is on March 29th. Meeting adjourned, 8:05 PM. Minutes prepared by City Clerk Abbie Stolfus !MAR01 ILMIA) BY JORM MICR6LAB I.1ILRUFILMEU BY JORM I4ILROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS APIU ULS I•iUii1L :w+,. INFORMAh COUNCIL DISCUSSION MARCH 27, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: March 27, 1978, 1:00 PM in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro -tem Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse (1:10 PM), Perret (1:10 PM), Erdahl (3:00 PM). Absent: Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber. Others as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #78-8, Side 2, 1070 to end, & @78-10, Side 1, 1-1060. ZONING APPLICATIONS Schmeiser, Boothroy present. 1070-1435 Pepperwood Addn. Replat I & II Braverman & Victor present. a. Agreement for extension of Broadway to Hwy. 6 was distrib- uted for Council review. b. Altho not stamped, the agreement form has been reviewed by the legal staff, and it met with their approval. c. Schmeiser discussed items 3A & 3B in the agreement. d. Legal Dept. will be asked to sort out legal obligations regarding obtaining permission from abutting property owners and role of State Dept. of Transportation. e. It is Council policy to vote separately on access to Highway 6 Bypass. Wagner -Murphy Foundation Atty. Hoy present. a. Staff memo was distributed regarding rezoning & annexation. b. Hoy -applicant is agreeable to rezoning a portion to C, and a portion to M1, with both tracts being annexed. c. Legal dept, has said that the City does not have to provide all services, if land is voluntary annexed. d. Schmeiser-Under the County regulations, you cannot build in the flood plain under any circumstances. Extra -Width Pavinq-Budqet a. Balmer questioned if Council deleted extra -width paving allocation from the budget. b. Berlin -this year there is money in the Special Assessment balances, but will check out budget. 1435-2290 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Hayek, Kraft, Blum, Martzahn present. a. deProsse commented that she would not vote for an inter- change at Melrose for Freeway 518. b. Cooperation by School Board was discussed. c. The wording to the effect that objectives would be met, depending on the financial condition of the City could be in the front of Opr.Budget, along with C.I.P., for emphasis. Page 50, 2.a.1 d. Page 53. Is prioritize a word? Add to Library, "if approved by voter referendum. " flf :4ICOF1011n By DORM MIGROLAS Cf f1AH IEai^o� ��( FIBI9fS [A HILRUFILHED BY JORM 141CROLAB Page 2 CEDAR RAPIUS AND ULS •IUIIIL�, !Jri,, Informal Council March 27, 1978 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONTINUED e. Balmer suggested that Park Dedication be discussed when all Councilmembers were present. f. Page 64. 3.c.3, essentially multi -family. g. Bill in legislature, accessibility not required until 12 units. h. Page 65. Facade Easement, explained by Hayek. i. Page 77. Add to 2,'encourage energy conservation practices by builders & contractors'. j. Sun rights, prevents building of structures which Prevents use of energv source. k. Martzahn will check calculations of acreages on Page 87, to see if Showers Addn. was included. 1. Page 92. Office Space area is 4 blocks on east side of Van Buren St. m. 40 A park opposite Power Dam is on E. side of river in Iowa City property. n. Page 94, deProsse questioned how much longer the sites could be utilized. Figures had previously been given to P&Z regarding Stevens site. o. Page 101, #2, Melrose Ave., tied to 518 issue. Shuttle - bus parking was suggested for Univ. staff p. Plan will be discussed on April 3rd, for further questions. URBAN RENEWAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE -USE AND REGULATIONS FOR LEASING IN CITY PLAZA Glaves present. 2290 -End a. Glaves-this discussion is re what will be allowed in the 10' strip, and how permits will be handled by City Mgr. b. The draft ordinance incorporates general guidelines. Design Review Committee will review applications and recommend to the City Manager prior to issuance of a permit. c. Laurence LaFore and Bob Alexander from Design Review Committee were Present. Lafore discussed variation in the front lines of buildings,& preservation & restoration of old existing buildings. Alexander presented slides and commented on architectural points involved. Councilman Erdahl arrived, 3:00 PM, Start of. Reel 07R-10, Side 1 d. City Mgr. Berlin advised that provisions for regulations not be required in the Ordinance but by Resolution. e. Leases will be voted on by Council. f. Atty. Hayek has reservations about the City's ability to exercise police power & to do design review. g. Discussion -design control/incentives. h. Glaves to draft changes re Council vote to over -ride Design Review recommendations & that guidelines will be adopted by Res. This will be sent out in Friday's packet, with final determination next Monday. i. Zuchelli's suggestion was to give Bailey first option to purchase Dubuque right -of. -way, because it abuts his property, if Council decides to sell. j. Freda Hieronymus commented that to get a mortgage, you need to have title to the land, so Council should consider sale of the land for permanent structures. k. Glaves-terms of leases will depend on specific circumstances of what is being done. wr— IdICROFILFI[n BY JORM MICR+LAO rrVP enrh, yrs !a01'ICS MILROFIL;gED BY JORM MICROLAB Page 3 CEDAR RANIUS AND DLS HUiIIL�, :Ue- Informal Council March 27, 1978 BRIDGE REPAIR PROJECT Dietz & Gannon present. 585-850 a. Because the State mandated inspection, 33 of the 90 City structures were inspected. b. $895,000 has been budgeted for the 3 large bridge projects and the 20 bridges in this project. c. Locations include: Woolf Avenue -sidewalk -repair & surface. Melrose -deck & sidewalk (RR bridge) repair & surface Benton -over Iowa River, clean & paint Park Road -seal with epoxy, deck & sidewalk Kirkwood -wall repair O and Road project is not needed.) Gilbert St. College St. Washington/Van Buren (1910) Deck & timbers replaced, $45,000 cost, should have 20 years life. New bridge would cost $250,000. Johnson Rochester Center Ave Dodge Muscatine Summit St. -approaches need fixing. Could -reinstate it as a timber bridge. Will be painted chestnut brown. Third Second Friendship Meadow -a drainage problem Brookside Dr. -approaches replaced and new storm water inlets. d. Gannon commented that Benton St. Bridge shouldn't have been asphalted. Asphalt could be stripped from it. SMOKING ORDINANCE 850-1060 a. Balmer called attention to the bill the State is working on. & suggested it as an alternative. It does not cover restaurants. b. Ted McLaughlin, representing the Annex, pointed out that the City ordinance would be difficult to enforce. C. After reasonable attempts to enforce the ordinance, modifications could be considered. Meeting adjourned, 4:40 PM s ` it MICROFILMED BY i JORM MICR+LAB CrMll v,A f^T.. TC Fm VF