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Home My WebLink About1978-04-18 Minutes Numberedh11t,RU1 IL4LD BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UL) 1U:I,L., COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES APRIL 18, 1978 7:30 P.N. Iowa City Council, reg. mtg. 4/18/78, 7:30 PM, at Civic Center. Coun- (8:15 PM), Neu- cilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (8:10 PM), deProsse Perret (7:37 PM), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Mayor Vevera hauser, presiding. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Schreiber, 1, 1-1800. Dietz, Schmadeke. Minutes tape-recorded on Reel k78-12, Side Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the following items & approved, and/or adopted as recomm. in Consent Calendar be received, or presented: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 4/4/78, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. 1 7 5 Minutes of Bds. & Commissions: 1Riverfront Comm.-3/15/78;'Comm. __Y__2 — 7 Comm mitt' Needs -4/5/78;3M nrIs Youth Emn. Bd.-3/28/78;1'haUsina a 6Racnnrcp� Conserv. Conlm.-4/5/78;51 ibrary Bd.- Tr I_ sstees_-3/23/78; - - - 6 Z30 Comm. -3/28/78. Permit Res., as recomm. by City Clerk: RES. 78-132, Bk. 47, p. 291, C LIQUOR LICENSE FEE TO WATERFRONT LOUNGE. REFUNDING PORTION OF CLASS RES. 78-133, Bk. 47, p. 292, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. 73/ 7.31A Res. 78-134, Bk. 47, p. 293, Setting Public Hearing, 5/2/78, on for Transit Garage Ventilation 7 3 2 Plans, Specs., Contract & Est. Cost Proj. Correspondence: Referred to City Mgr. for reply: Ipalla Grizel re r Comm- School Dist. re comments in P&Z minutes 1 73-3 1 73-Y congregate meals;IT of 3/9;$Mrc• U. Grimlund requesting stop signs at Washington St. & re property 3 7.3-5- 3SMt. N_73 6 Mt.Vernon Dr. Information: NPCes Bd Fducatiga-Bpaina acquisition;5(hrm Airpor omm. re 'Old Jet', & City Mgr. reply; S 7.57 bla. D.O.T. re repair on bridge deck on I-80.-. Memoranda froOI 'lash- 6 73 9 Engineer: Parking prohibitions on 'ParUj ewAve•, DavJ5 5 Oakcrest St., Second St. & Capitol St. ington S1<., Kirkwood Ct., Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, deProsse, Erdahl & Perret ab- sent. Mayor Vevera announced the public hearing as set. Public Hearing - on rezoning application submitted by ;'agner-Murohv Faun- YO dwas announced. Atty. Don Hoy's letter requesting deferral on atio action was acknowledged. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to con tinue the public hearing at a later date. Atty. Jay Honohan representing Gordon Russell spoke regarding the problems in implementing the agreement for screening of the car -crushing operation. Councilman Perret arrived, 7:37 PI.1. After discussion, it was agreed that Atty. Honohan would respond. -tt MICRorILM10 BY JORM MICR+LAB Mii.,Wi ILMLO BY JORM 141CROLAB LEDAk RAPm AHD A'> Council Activities April 18, 1978 Page 2 to the April 5, 1978, letter. Staff & Council would then discuss this proposal at informal session. Previous motion carried unanimously, public hearing to be continued at a later date. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-135, Bk. 47, pp. 294-295, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF E.L. KESSLER SUBD. PART II Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Erdahl absent. The sub- divider has provided both the city & county with an agreement which stipu- lates that no building permits will be issued by the county until the stormwater management facilities have been installed. This subdivision is west of Mormon Trek Blvd., 600' south of City limits. 71// Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-136, Bk. 47, P. 296, APPROVING PREL. PLAT OF BDI THIRD ADDN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Erdahl absent. A letter will be written to BDI and the proposed industry indicating that the additional right-of- way on Scott Blvd. will be required by the City as a condition, when we consider the LSNRD plan. �'itnil 1peflw{ - IS Dr 3Rd.. 71/.2 Edgar Folk, 430 N. Linn, representing the Northside Neighbors, questioned when the date for the hearing on the proposed interim rezoning would be set. Neuhauser stated it would be May 2, 1978. ,He asked if there would be a time lapse between the end of the present moratorium & the proposed interim moratorium. City Manager Berlin advised that the staff would in- vestigate these questions. 7113 Public Hearing was held on the location and design for the South Gilbert Street Improvement Proie.t. City Engineer Gene Dietz made the presentation for the FAUS project as proposed. He introduced DOT representative William Nelson, Ames,& City Project Director Charles Schmadeke. A transcript of the public hearing will be available. Councilman Erdahl arrived, 8:10 PM., and Councilwoman deProsse arrived at 8:15 PM. Citizens appearing included: Ron Schintler, 116 Tog Drive, re utilities for proposed office & warehouse on a now vacant lot; Atty. Pat White representing Pleasant Valley Nursery, 1301 S. Gilbert, requesting no further acquisition of property in front of the building or provision of parking in IDOT r -o -w. Dietz called attention to the letter of objection from Frantz Realty. noting a mistake had been 7119 made in measurement, so the problem had been minimized. Perret advised he would be absent on 4/24-25. Roberts questioned the statement in the elderly housing nuestionnaire which said that the site had not been determined. City Mgr. Berlin explained, and noted that clari- fication should made. Neuhauser asked for information re screening of any junkyards. Balmer asked that left -turn arrows and lanes be painted to assist in the use of the new signals at Hwy. 218 & I. He also asked for an update on how the work was progressing on the modular buildings at the Service Buildino. A report will be prepared by Transit Mgr. Mose re cost and funding for the Free Ride promotion. 74/6 Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to approve the application for use of Highway right-of-way for installation of underground cable on south side of Hwy. 1, Miller Ave., by Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. Motion 7� 6 carried unanimously, 7/0. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LAB 11r'1' PIP", 'i,`, r40I'tl` hi1�i2UFILiIED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES Mu:NL'j, 'Je." Council Activities April 18, 1978 Page 3 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to rPiPrt all bids received on the city Plaza project. Atty. Al Leff, representing O'Brien Electric, requested a 1 week delay for discussion of the problems. City Mgr. Berlin & City Atty. Hayek explained the reasoning behind the staff's recomm. to reject the bids, primarily because it was an unbalanced bid, also it is unfair to the other bidders, as discussed at 4-17 informal session. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, to reject all bids. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret,to adopt RES. 78-137, Bk. 47, p. 297, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO READVERTISE NOTICE TO BIDDERS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS, 4 28-78) & ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CITY PLAZA -CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT STREET- SCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJ. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all 7y 7 Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RFS. 78-138, Bk. 47, p. 298, AMENDING OILING BEE T'TTATION FINANCING HANDBOOK TO REFLECT INCREASES IN INCOME ELIGIBILITY OF GRANT CASES (ELDERLY'AND/On CouncDlmembe0rs APPLICANTS). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, _— present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-139. Bk. 47, pp. 299-302, ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE FOR CONSIDERATION OF SABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Atty. Hayek answered several questions. Dave Olive. 422 Brown, volunteered to participate in the CATV process. Also appearing, Doug Levin. '819 Iowa Ave. Atty. Hayek suggested discussion of coordination of input with Council at a later date. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that ORD. 78-2889. Bk. 13, pp. 43-46, PROHIBITING SMOKING IN DESIGNATED PLACES IN I041A CITY be passed and adopted. Upon roll call deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret and Roberts voted 'aye', Balmer & Vevera voted 'no'. Ordinance adopted, 5/2. 7.S6 Stan Blum appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to defer action on the first consideration of the Ordinance Estoblish3ng a Housing occupancy .& Main- 751 tenance Code. for one week. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn, 10:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK :41CRGI 1LIM t JORM MICR LAB ROBERT A. VEVERA, h1AYOR BY MiOWfILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS ANP JLS }lui:!L�, iJA„ Citi/ 04 IOWA! C^ i MEMORANDUM DATH April 14, 1978 TO: City Council FKN; City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Data Processing Committee. 7.5.7 Copies of letters from the City Manager to: a. Federal Aviation Administration 753 b. Mr. Glenn Miller, Planning and Research Division, DOT 7,5-�l Copies of correspondence between the City and Johnson County Council on Aging regarding the senior citizen center. 755' Copy of regulations concerning cable television. 756 Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding sidewalk vending ordinance. 7S 7 Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Ryan regarding the Comprehensive Plan. 7.5'61 Memorandum from the Director of Community Development regarding the Comprehensive Plan. 759 Copy of memorandum from Bev Horton regarding adoption policy. 760 Copies of letters from the Director of Public Works: \ a. Merchants 76/ (2b ('oMc/¢)u6.cgar IY12QL ece,zcuo'ioa, J b. Robert Henley 762 (nom FW 18) / c. Charles D. Phelps 763 !so,a.v,; j of s:*eC-*As) Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation concerning programs and plans for Happy Hollow Park. 76# Copy of letter to the Director of Parks and Recreation from Patricia Kamath regarding softball and baseball for children and youth in Iowa City. 7 6,5- Human SHuman Service Planning Program monthly report. 766 March 1978 monthly reports for the Departments of Housing and Inspection Services, Parks and Recreation, and Fire. 76 7 Material from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. 76E MEMO FROM H.I.S. DIR. RE HOUSING, REHAB. INCOME R AREA CHANGES 7' 6;? MEMO FROM KEVIN KECK, FINANCE, TO COUNCIL RE REFUND OF FICA TAXES 770 URBAN REVITALIZATION PROGRAM 77/ MATERIAL ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 77,7 REVISION OF PAGES 27 A 28 OF HOUSING OCCUPANCY R MAINTENANCE CODE 773 PROJ. CONCEPT STATEMENT - S. GILBERT ST. RELOCATION PROJECT (FAUS) 77-1 -�(.-.1.11001 IL14ED BY i JORM MICR+LAB r; pAP Pp r!q� SES V10I'IE4 r. M,ILRUilLMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND A" 14UUJLJ, :L)W1 City '+ Iowa MEMORANDUM DAM April 14, 1978 T0: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Data Processing Committee. 75.2 Copies of letters from the City Manager to: a. Federal Aviation Administration 7S3 b. Mr. Glenn Miller, Planning and Research Division, DOT 7Sy Copies of correspondence between the City and Johnson County Council on Aging regarding the senior citizen center. 755 - Copy of regulations concerning cable television. 7-6—,6 Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding sidewalk vending ordinance. 7S7 Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Ryan regarding the Comprehensive Plan. 7S51 Memorandum from the Director of Community Development regarding the Comprehensive Plan, 76f Copy of memorandum from Bev Horton regarding adoption policy. 760 Copies of letters from the Director of Public Works: \ a. Merchants 76/ (R6 Co 7E/¢iahugae IYtaa1 coxarueo'ioat) b. Robert Henley 76; en -E FW �Y,Y t8 U c. Charles D. Phelps 763 at zteO4As) Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation concerning programs and plans for Happy Hollow Park. 7 6# Copy of letter to the Director of Parks and Recreation from Patricia Kamath regarding softball and baseball for children and youth in Iowa City, 76,5 - Human 6SHuman Service Planning Program monthly report, 766 March 1978 monthly reports for the Departmentsof Housing and Inspection Services, Parks and Recreation, and Fire. 76 7 Material from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. 76F MEMO FROM H.I.S. DIR. RE HOUSING, REHAB. INCOME A AREA CHANGES 7 6 MEMO FROM KEVIN KECK, FINANCE, TO COUNCIL RE REFUND OF FICA TAXES 770 URBAN REVITALIZATION PROGRAM 7 7/ MATERIAL ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 7 7,;? REVISION OF PAGES 27 A 28 OF HOUSING OCCUPANCY A MAINTENANCE COOF 77.:? PROJ, CONCEPT STATEMENT - S. GILBERT ST. RELOCATION PROJECT (FADS) 7 7y AICROFILMED BY i 1 JORM MICR+LA9