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Home My WebLink About1978-05-30 Council MinutesX51 u<Ui ILALJ UY JORM MICROLAB • CLUAR RAPIDS ANU ULA :1kiil1L,J11„ MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL MAY 30, 1978 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/30/78, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recomms. in Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as pre- sented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 5/16/78, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Parks & Rec. Conn. -5/10/78; Resources Conserv. Comm. - 5/9/78. Permit Resolutions, Res. Bk. 48: Res. 78- 194, p. 465, Approving Class C Liquor Lic- ense, & Res. 78-195, Sunday Sales, p. 466, That Deli -That Bar, 325 E. Market. Motion to approve disbursements in amount of $1,223,673.88 for April 1 thru April 30, 1978, as recomn. by Finance Dir., subject to audit. Setting public hearings: Motion to set hearing on June 13, to consider amendments to Ord. 77-2859, Uniform Building Code as modi- fied by the Iowa City Building Code. RES. 78-196, Bk. 48, p. 467, TO SET PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 13, 1978, FOR PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATE FOR FY78 ALLEY PAVING PROJECT H3. Correspondence from Traffic Eng. regarding parking prohibition on Harrison St. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-197, Bk. 48, p. 468, ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR LAND USE, TRAFFICWAYS, AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the May 11th document, Final Draft of Comprehensive Plan, be amended by changes as discussed at the May 22nd informal Council meet- ing, and outlined in Kraft memo of May 26. Motion carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Comm. Dev. Dir. Dennis Kraft & his staff were commended for their work on the Plan. Citizens appearing in- cluded: John Morning & Herb Davis. Affirmative roll call vote on Resolution unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. :an;annuaru By JORM MOCROLA13 i,t,,WU !L:-40 BY JORM MICROLAB LEDAR kAPIDJ AND OLS SIU I'iL .,, :JI..1 Official Actions May 30, 1978 Page 2 Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that all Items mentioned above be deferred for one week, & scheduled for discussion on June 5th informal meeting. Motion carried 6/0, Erdahl absent. For Item 3c, it was moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered & voted on for passage at 2 Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the lst & 2nd consideration & vote be waived, & that ORD. 96-101, AMENDING ZONING ORD. 78-2895, Bk. 13, PP• #2238 BY CHANGING USE REGULATIONS OF CERTAIN PROP- ERTY ON THE NORTH SIDE OF IOWA CITY as recommended by P&Z Comm., be voted upon for final passage at this time. Motion carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the Ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Robert Woolson.appeared re drainage water from sump pump emptying into street causing a year- round safety hazard. City Mgr. Berlin stated that the legal staff is investigating the authority of City to correct the problem. Pat White's letter of May 26th was noted. Charles Ruppert, Old N. Dubuque Road, commented on improvements to the streets & in Oakland Cemetery, complimenting these departments for their work. Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to accept the following recommendations from the Parks & Rec. Comm.; 1) approval of Staff recom- mendations for park development, as outlined in their 5/10/78 minutes, 2) approval of request by Johnson Co. American Red Cross to hold swim-a-thon at City Park, Mercer Park & Rec. Center on 7/22- 23. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Mayor Vevera announced the vacancy for un- expired term ending 5/1/79 on the Housing Comm., appointment to be made on 7/11/78. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to defer the Res. Establishing Policy That No City of Iowa City, Iowa, Monies Shall Be Spent on Out of State Travel, Food or Accommodation Expenses for Government Employees Who Attend Conventions or Meetings in States Which Have Not Ratified the Equal Rights Amendment. Motion failed, 3/3, Vevera, Roberts & Balmer voting "no". Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to table the Res. HMMI ILME0 BY DORM MICR6LAB F-1iwWt 1LX, BY JORM MICROLAB LLUAR kAPIUS AND ULj ,-)e- Official Actions May 30, 1978 Page 3 indefinitely. Motion failed, 3/3, Vevera, deProsse & Neuhauser voting "no". Moved by Vevera, sec- onded by deProsse, to consider the Resolution at this time. Negative roll call vote unanimous, 0/6, Erdahl absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adopt Res. Authorizing Agreement between City of Iowa City & Iowa City Library Board of Trustees & the American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees, Local #183, AFL-CIO, to be Effective July 1, 1978, through June 30, 1980. After dis- cussion, Roberts and Perret retracted the motion & second. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to defer the Res. one week. Motion 5/1, deProsse voting "no". Dir. Morgan will be requested to discuss the final agreement with Council. (Start of Tape 78-17, Side 1). Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-198, Bk. 47, pp. 469-472, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA - ILLINOIS GAS & ELECTRIC CO. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. This resolu- tion authorizes the placement of the transformers as shown in City Plaza plans. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-199, Bk. 47, p. 473, ESTABLISHING REVISED FEES FOR THE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT (on Blocks 64- 65, across from Penney's). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,*6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-200, Bk. 48, p. 474, REJECTING BIDS FOR THE TRANSIT BARN VENTILATION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-201, Bk. 48, p. 475, APPROVING LOCATION DESIGN STUDY REPORT FOR S. GILBERT ST. IMPROVEMENT PROJ., FAUS M4051(1)--81-52 & AUTHORIZE CITY ENGR. TO FORWARD REPORT TO IA. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-202, Bk. 48, pp. 476-477, AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF "LOCATION & DESIGN APPROVAL REQUEST" FOR SOUTH GILBERT ST. IMPROVE- MENT PROJECT, FAUS M4051(1)--81-52. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, that ORD. 78-2896, Bk. 13, pp. 102-103, AMENDING ORD. #75- 2760 TO PROHIBIT INDECENT EXPOSURE & CONDUCT, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. ��--- ;•11 Clilll I L411:11 6V Jo RM MIC RO L A B Mk,tWiIL 0 BY JORM MICROLAB Official Actions May 30, 1978 Page 4 • CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS MU PIU , iUw Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to ad- journ, 9:10 PM. Motion carried unanimously. For a more detailed & complete description of Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office of City Clerk and Finance Department. s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 6/13/78 Submitted for po llication on 6 8/7 MuuorwauD By JORM MICR6LA13 -,n�,c o-li w�Ur ILSILD BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DLS u1111 1 6/6/78, ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY & UNION BUS DEPOT OF IA CITY; Motion to reset public hearing on Planned Area Development for Hickory Corner on 6/6/78. Letter from Jean Walker for Melrose Ave. Neighborhoods Assn., referred to City Mgr. for reply. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. The public hearing on the P.A.D. Plan of a tract of land located at the northwest corner of Rochester Ave. & Seventh Ave. was not held & was reset for 6/6/78. (Hickory Corner) P&Z approval of prel. plat of Court Hill -Scott Blvd. Addn. Part 4 was noted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-175, Bk. 37, pp. 406-407, APPROVING FINAL LARGE SCALE RES. DEV. PLAN OF BENTON MANOR APTS., with contingency that development schedule as presented be adhered to. Upon roll call, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Roberts & Balmer voted "aye", Perret voted "no", 5/1, Vevera absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to approve P&Z Comm. recommendations concerning prel. & final plat of Rustic Acres to Coralville subject to contingencies as noted on agenda, motion car- ried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to approve, as recommended by P&Z Comm., RES. 78-176, Bk. 47, pp. 408-409, APPROVING PREL. & FINAL LARGE SCALE NON -RES. DEV. PLAN OF LOT 5, AUDITOR'S PLAT 32, submitted by Mel Boggs. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Mayor Pro tem Balmer announced 3 two-year term vacancies on the Comm. on Community Needs, 2 one- year vacancies on Bd. of Dir. of United Action for Youth, appointments to be made 6/20/78. Council decided to readvertise for two vacancies, 3 -year I terms on the Housing Comm. with a special ad, appointment to be made 6/20/78. Regarding the memo received from Human Services concerning the procedure to be used by all agent cies in reviewing requests, Balmer and deProsse tolbeteereto be alternate, &CLinda lSchreibertto�besret Staff representative. City Mgr. Berlin stated that Iowa City is designated on the CETA contract as the employer of Joseph Grant, Admin. Aide to the City Spirit/IA City -Johnson Co. Arts Council, & that Mr. Grant had been discharged & relieved of his duties. b11CR01 I LITA) BY JORM MICRbLAO I•li w(Ui iU4i.0 BY JORM 141CROLAB • CEDAR kAPLUS ANU ULA 61U :Ili;,, .'Jell The reason for his discharge was misconduct by rea- son of his participation in an act of vandalism against municipal property at the Airport on 5/10/78. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to ap- prove the discharge. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 78-177, Bk. 47, pp. 410-430, APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT WITH WEHNER, NOWYSZ, PATT- SCHULL & PFIFFNER FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE DE- SIGN OF THE IA CITY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, as recommended by the City Manager. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 78-178, Bk. 47, p. 431, OF INTENT TO OFFER PROPERTY FOR SALE FOR ELDERLY HOUSING TO THE ECUMENICAL HOUSING CORPORATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. APPROVING PREL. DESIGN PLANS FOR RE- DEVELOPMENT ON URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 102-1, by Mod Pod. After discussion, it was moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to defer considera- tion of the resolution for one week. Motion car- ried, 6/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-179, Bk. 47, pp.432-435, AUTHORIZ- ING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH IA CITY ROTARY CLUB FOR LEASING OF CAMP CARDINAL BY THE CITY OF IA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-180, Bk. 47. pp. 436-440, CERTIFYING DE- LINQUENT SNOW REMOVAL CHARGES TO JOHNSON COUNTY. Allen Grundstadt objected to his charge. Admin- istrative procedures under the ordinance were discussed. City Atty. Hayek commented on the appeal procedure that could be used, either con- tacting the City Atty.'s office or going to Small Claims Court. The snow removal policy will be scheduled for an .informal session. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-181, Bk. 47, p. 441, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH MOORE- BINGHAM & ASSOC. FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING DESIGN SERVICES. Resources Conservation Commis- sioner Hotka appeared & related several concerns with items in the material presented for consider- ation on this issue. Affirmative roll call vote on adoption was unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. MICRO I ILVICD Bl' JORM MICR6LA6 iLMLL; BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIUS AND ULj DIUihL�, :vo.. Questions raised will be answered by P.W. Dir. Plastino, and signing of the contract will be delayed until Council has had a chance to discuss the new information. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 78-182, Bk. 47, pp. 442-444, AUTHOR- IZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH NNW, INC. FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT WHICH PROVIDED DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE SERVICE BLDG. ADDN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 78-183, Bk. 47, pp. 445-446, APPROVING OVERWIDTH PAVING AGREEMENT FOR RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1-24 PEPPERWOOD, PARTS I & II. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-184, Bk. 47, pp. 447-448, REJECTING THE BID FROM CONCRETE TREATMENTS OF IA FOR BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM & AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO RE -ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE PROGRAM MAKING ITEMS 6, 7, & 8 ALTERNATES. Revised date for bid opening is 6/6/78. Roger Kirkpatrick, Amana IA Concrete Treatments, questioned re -bid procedure. Affirmative roll call vote on Res. was unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 78-185, Bk. 47, pp. 449-450, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF IA CITY FOR DISTRIBUTION OF BUS COUPONS TO SHOPPERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered & voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first & second consideration & vote be waived, & that the ordin- ance be voted upon for final passage at this time. Motion carried unanimously. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Neu- hauser, seconded by deProsse, that Tthe HOORD. 78- 2893, Bk. 13, pp. _ MENTOCCUPANCY & THAT FEESINTENANCE FOR PERMITSDINTTTHENCLUDE A LICENSINGTOFE MULTIPLE DWELLINGS SHALL BE ESTABLISHED BY RESO- LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-186, Bk. 47, p. 451, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR ANNUAL LICENSING OF ROOMING HOUSES & 4 r MICRO[ 10ILO By DORM MICROLA6 hliwtUI IL: -ILO BY JORM MICROLAB • LEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS AUI:IL.,, MULTIPLE DWELLINGS AS PART OF THE RECENTLY ADOPTED HOUSING OCCUPANCY & MAINTENANCE CODE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-187, Bk. 47, p. 452, APPOINTING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION TO SERVE AS THE HOUSING BOARD OF APPEALS. THE RESOLUTION STATES BY NAME THE APPOINTEES AS FIVE REGULAR MEMBERS & TWO ALTERNATES, & MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE RECENTLY PASSED HOUSING OCCUPANCY & MAIN- TENANCE CODE REQUIRING A FIVE MEMBER BOARD OF APPEALS. Regular members of the Housing Appeals Board will be Stephen Lombardi, Carole Ivie, Jerald Smithey, Cora Pollock, & Mary P. Owens. Upon roll call Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, & deProsse voted "aye", Balmer voted "no", 5/1, Vevera absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ORD. 78-2894, Bk. 13, pp. 86-95, PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLIC & PRIVATE USE OF CITY PLAZA, ESTABLISH- ING REGULATIONS GOVERNING SUCH USE, & PRESCRIBING PERMIT & LEASE PROCEDURES FOR SUCH USE, be passed and adopted. Upon roll call Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, deProsse & Erdahl voted "aye", Balmer voted "no", 5/1, Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORD. AMENDING ORD. N75-2760 TO PROHIBIT IN- DECENT EXPOSURE & CONDUCT be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider car- ried, unanimously. Affirmative roll call vote on 1st passage, unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser to adjourn the meeting, 9:40 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. A more complete description of Council activ- ities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR PRO TEM s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 5/30/78 Submitted for publication on 5/25/78. NUR01 I l.ldC(l 6Y JORM MICR6LA13 BY JORM MICROLAU CEUAk RAPIDS ANU UL) 1U1:iL.1111. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 16, 1978 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/16/78, 7:30 P.M. at Civic Center. Coun- cilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Absent: Vevera. Mayor Pro tem Balmer presiding. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Hayek, Stolfus, Schreiber, Schmeiser, Kucharzak. Minutes tape- recorded on Reel 78-14, Side 1, 590 to End. Mayor Pro tem Balmer proclaimed May 14-20 as Municipal Clerk's week. City Clerk Stolfus advised that she had attained the Certified Municipal Clerk's status awarded by the International Institute of Mun. Clerks. The month of May, 1978, was proclaimed as Poppy Month. The City Clerk asked that two items be added to the Consent Calendar: liquor license for Mumm's and resetting of a public hearing on Hickory Corner, P.A.D. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, that the following items and reconms. in Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 5/2/78 & adjourned mtg. of 5/1/78, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Housing Comm. -5/3/78; Airport Comm. -5/4/78. Permit Resolutions recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 47: RES. 78-165, p. 395, Approving Class B Beer Permit & RES. 78-166, p. 396, Sunday Sales for Triangle Inv. Inc. dba/Godfather's Pizza, 531 Hwy. N1 W.; Res. 78-167,, p. 397, Approving Class B Beer Permit, & RES. 78-168, p. 397, Sunday Sales for Securities Bldg. Corp. dba/Long John Sil- ver's, 1940 Lower Muscatine; RES. 78-169, p. 399, Approving Class C Beer Permit & RES. 78-170, p,400, Sunday Sales for Ware & McDonald Oil Co. dba/Wareco, 828 S. Dubuque; RES. 78-171 p. 401, Approving Class C Liquor License & RES. 78-172, Sunday Sales, p. 402, for Pershell Corp. dba/Colonial Bowling Lanes, 2253 Hwy. 218 S.; RES. 78-173, p. 403, Approving Class C Liquor License, J.S. Murtmey dba/Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton. Setting Public Hearings: Motion to set on June 13, 1978, for acceptance of public input regarding City's proposed application for an IA Dept. of Transportation Transit Assistance Grant; RES. 78-174, Bk. 47, pp. 404-405, AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE & SET PUBLIC HEARING ON 6/6/78, ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY & UNION BUS DEPOT OF IA CITY; Motion to reset public hearing on Planned Area Development for Hickory Corner on 6/6/78. Letter from Jean Walker for Melrose Ave. Neighborhoods Assn., referred to City Mgr. for reply. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. • �. `��;aicuonuani nr JORM MICROLAS r4,.,;Wl ;L:-�i.0 by JOHM hIICROLAb UDArt RA4IX` AIIJ A, ii„,;.L.. . in Council Activities May 16, 1978 Page 2 Councilman Perret asked for delay of renewals of beer & liquor permits if the applicants had,not complied with the "No -Smoking" Ordinance. City Mgr. Berlin advised that material regarding the ordinance will be sent to all establishments concerned, before any delays are contemplated. Due to an error in timing of publication of notice, the public hearing on the Planned Area Development Plan of a tract of land located at the northwest corner of Rochester Ave. & Seventh Ave. was not held & was re- set for 6/6/78. (Hickory Corner) P&Z approval of prel. plat of Court Hill -Scott Blvd. Addn. Part 4 was noted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-175, Bk. 37, pp. 406-407, APPROVING FINAL LARGE SCALE RES. DEV. PLAN OF BENTON MANOR APTS., with contingency that development schedule as presented be adhered to. Perret expressed concern over amount of traffic exiting.onto Benton. Upon roll call, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Roberts & Balmer voted "aye", Perret voted "no", 5/1, Vevera absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to approve P&Z Comm. recom- mendations concerning prel. & final plat of Rustic Acres to Coralville subject to contingencies as noted on agenda, motion carried unanimously, 6/0. The Planning Div. will so notify the Coralville Council. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to approve, as recommended by P&Z Comm., RES. 78-176, Bk. 47, pp. 408-409, APPROVING PREL. & FINAL LARGE SCALE NON -RES. DEV. PLAN OF LOT 5, AUDITOR'S PLAT 32, submitted by Mel Boggs, 2804 Industrial Park Road. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Mayor Pro tem Balmer announced 3 two-year term vacancies on the Comm. on Community Needs, 2 one-year vacancies on Bd. of Dir. of United Action for Youth, appointments to be made 6/20/78. Council decided to readver- tise for two vacancies, 3 -year terms on the Housing Comm. with a special ad, appointment to be made 6/20/78. City Mgr. Berlin advised that Council will be discussing the work at the Gilbert/Bowery intersection at next week's informal meeting. After discussion of installation of the parking meter posts at the new Post Office, it was pointed out that there is free public parking at one side of the Federal lot. There were no objections to proceeding with the project. Regarding the memo received from Human Services concerning the procedure to be used by all, agencies in reviewing requests, Balmer and deProsse vol- unteered to be Council representatives, Perret to be alternate, & Linda Schreiber to be Staff representative. It was suggested that Summit St. Bridge be timbered like the Washington St. bridge. Public Works is look- ing at alternative repairs. Concerning the memo on use of debris for fill at the Elks Club, Council action needed to allow this was explained. It was noted that on Rocky Shore Dr. at River St., the Iowa River bank needed some fill. An Environmental Protection Agency permit had been ob- tained previously, but has not been used. -:aicaoniwin il� DORM MICROLAB '•L .,W I :L2[� BY JOkF11.11CkOLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND Ju IUi!iL Council Activities May 16, 1978 Page 3 Councilman Perret expressed concern that bus coupons were not as avail- able from the merchants as they ought to be. Schreiber explained that the new format should eliminate some of the problems. Perret, as a point of personal privilege, congratulated Councilman Erdahl on being elected as a national delegate to the Democratic Convention & Party Organization Structure in Tennessee. Erdahl congratulated the members of the Willow Creek Community Center on the excellent attendance at their Open House. Mayor Pro tem Balmer recognized foreign students who are participating in the programs sponsored by the Univ. of Iowa School of Social Work, and welcomed them to the Council meeting. City Mgr. Berlin pointed out that when the request from Mark IV comes to Council as a contract for services, representatives from Mark IV will be notified. He stated that Iowa City is designated on the CETA contract as the employer of Joseph Grant, Admin. Aide to the City Spirit/IA City - Johnson Co. Arts Council, & that Mr. Grant had been discharged & relieved of his duties. The reason for his discharge was misconduct by reason of his participation in an act of vandalism against municipal property at the Airport,. 5/10/78. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to approve the discharge. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 78-177, Bk. 47, pp. 410-430, APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT WITH WEHNER, NOWYSZ, PATT- SCHULL & PFIFFNER FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE IA CITY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, as recom- mended by the City Manager. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 78-178, Bk. 47, p. 431, OF INTENT TO OFFER PROPERTY FOR SALE FOR ELDERLY HOUSING TO THE ECUMENICAL HOUSING CORPORATION (parking lot immediately east of the old Iowa City Post Office). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Although the parking requirements have been reduced, HUD has not stated which they will require. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. APPROVING PREL. DESIGN PLANS FOR REDEVELOPMENT ON URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 102-1, by Mod Pod. After discussion, it was moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to defer consideration of the resolution for one week. Motion carried, 6/0. Minutes of the Design Review Comm. regarding their discussion on this parcel will be provided in the next packet. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-179, Bk. 47, pp. 432-435, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH IA CITY ROTARY CLUB FOR LEASING OF CAMP CARDINAL BY THE CITY OF IA CITY. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. The area will be re- tained as a nature area for the use by the public, the City providing supervision and permits for use. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-180, Bk. 47, pp. 436-440, CERTIFYING DELINQUENT SNOW REMOVAL CHARGES TO JOHNSON COUNTY. Allen Grundstadt, 312 Ronalds, objected to his charge. Administrative procedures under the ordinance were discussed. City Atty. Hayek •. _,.... w 10101 l data 6Y DORM MICROLAS "':, �[) :L 1. :, by JORM 1.11LROLAb P:..y LGUAk RAPIDS AND JL: `h:l'i .. ..!1 ,ouncil Activities May 16, 1978 Page 4 commented on the appeal procedure that could be used, either contacting the City Atty.'s office or going to Small Claims Court. The snow removal policy will be scheduled for an informal session. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-181, Bk. 47, p. 441, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH MOORE-BINGHAM & ASSOC. FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING DESIGN SERVICES. Resources Conservation Commissioner Philip Hotka, 1908 G. St., appeared & related several concerns with items in the material presented for consider- ation on this issue. Berlin pointed out that the Commission's concerns had been investigated, and could not be documented or substantiated. Admin. Aide Tinklenberg stated that the Commission did not like the report, as it did not go into the total envelope, but had not said this system was the wrong system. It was pointed out that differences should be discussed at the informal meeting discussion. Berlin stated that the problem is, "who is going to make the technical decisions, the staff & consultant, or the Resources Conservation Comm.?". Affirmative roll call vote on adoption was unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Questions raised will be an- swered by P.W. Dir. Plastino, and signing of the contract will be delayed until Council has had a chance to discuss the new information. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 78-182, Bk. 47, pp. 442-444, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH NNW, INC. FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT WHICH PROVIDED DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE SERVICE BLDG. ADDN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. $205,000 will be available for the construction. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 78-183, Bk. 47, pp. 445-446, APPROVING OVERWIDTH PAVING AGREEMENT FOR RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1-24 PEPPERWOOD, PARTS I & II. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. City share of paving of Broadway St. will not exceed $6,900. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-184, Bk. 47, pp. 447-448, REJECTING THE BID FROM CONCRETE TREATMENTS OF IA FOR BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM & AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO RE -ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE PROGRAM MAKING ITEMS 6, 7, & 8 ALTERNATES. Revised date for bid opening is 6/6/78. Roger Kirkpatrick, Amana IA Concrete Treatments, questioned re -bid procedure. City Engr. Dietz was directed to contact Kirkpatrick. Affirmative roll call vote on Resolution was unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 78-185, Bk. 47, pp. 449-450, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF IA CITY FOR DISTRIBUTION OF BUS COUPONS TO SHOPPERS. Af- firmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Perret's previous comments noted. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered & voted on for passage at two Council meet- ings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first & second consideration & vote be waived, & that the ordinance JoRM MICROLA13 I'I;,.;r ; ILMIu 6Y JORM MICROLAU CEDAR RAP IJS AND LJL1 '10,'1L � , 1111 Council Activities May 16, 1978 Page 5 be voted upon for final passage at this time. Motion carried unanimously. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Neu- hauser, seconded by deProsse, that the ORD. 78-2893, Bk. 13, pp. 83-85, AMENDING THE HOUSING OCCUPANCY & MAINTENANCE CODE TO INCLUDE A STATEMENT THAT FEES FOR PERMITS IN THE LICENSING OF MULTIPLE DWELLINGS SHALL BE ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-186, Bk. 47, P. 451, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR ANNUAL LICENSING OF ROOMING HOUSES & MULTIPLE DWELLINGS AS PART OF THE RECENTLY ADOPTED HOUSING OCCUPANCY & MAINTENANCE CODE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Dir. Kucharzak explained the relationship between the. proposed and existing fees. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-187, Bk. 47, p. 452, APPOINTING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION TO SERVE AS THE HOUSING BOARD OF APPEALS. THE RESOLUTION STATES BY NAME -THE APPOINTEES AS FIVE REGULAR MEMBERS & TWO ALTERNATES, & MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE RE- CENTLY PASSED HOUSING OCCUPANCY & MAINTENANCE CODE REQUIRING A FIVE MEMBER BOARD OF APPEALS. Balmer explained his "no" vote. Regular members of the Housing Appeals Board will be Stephen Lombardi, Carole Ivie, Jerald Smithey, Cora Pollock, & Mary P. Owens. Upon roll call Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, & deProsse voted "aye", Balmer voted "no", 5/1, Vevera absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ORD. 78-2894, Bk. 13, pp. 86-95, PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLIC & PRIVATE USE OF CITY PLAZA, ESTAB- LISHING REGULATIONS GOVERNING SUCH USE, & PRESCRIBING PERMIT & LEASE PROCEDURES FOR SUCH USE, be passed and adopted. Balmer expressed concern over the provision that Design Review Comm. recommendations could only be overruled by 5 Council votes. Upon roll call Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, deProsse & Erdahl voted "aye", Balmer voted "no", 5/1, Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORD. AMENDING ORD. N15-2760 TO PROHIBIT INDECENT EXPOSURE & CONDUCT be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, unanimously. Affirma- tive roll call vote on 1st passage, unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser to adjourn the meeting, 9:40 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST: JOHN BALMER, MAYOR PRO TEM IE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK ?ii l.lil 11 ILMN [1Y JORM MICROLAB f4li,kUi IL?li.0 BY JORI.1 I.IICROLAB • LEDAR RAPIDS AND UL's 'lUlliu, � )eJ11 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MAY 15, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: May 15, 1978, 1:40 PM in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Perret, (1:45 PM), deProsse, (2:30 PM). Absent: Vevera, Erdahl. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber. Others present as noted, for certain discussions. TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel #78-15, Side 2, 176 -End. Executive Session Mayor Pro tem Balmer advised that no names a een received for vacancies on the Housing Comm., so no executive session was held. Vacancies will be readvertised. ZONING APPLICATIONS Schmeiser, Boothroy present. 176-320 Benton ManorFinal LSRD pp kation p an more than meets the requirements of the tree ordinance. 2. Subdivision attorney has asked that the item be added to the meeting agenda for the 16th. Legal papers will be ready. 3. There will be some 12% grades. The Staff F, the developer are working on the secondary means of access. A time - schedule has been presented for construction, for Res. LSNRD Plan ofLot 5, BDI First Addn. Auditor's Plat #32 1. Developer as comp ie with all of staff's concerns. Rustic Acres 1. Is within Coralville's territorial jurisdiction and within Iowa City's annexation area. 2. Schmeiser will forward the deficiencies and discrepancies noted to Coralville City Council. (R6 not P&Z recommendation.) Court Hill, Scott Blvd. Part IV 1. torm water management as been worked out. 2. Letter in last week's packet from PFZ asking that Council tie down the alignment of Scott Blvd. 3. This development will not be affected by the existing or future aligment for Scott Blvd. 4. Commission is not asking for a full-blown traffic study for where alignment should be, but some preliminary design to aid staff F P$Z in advising developers. The Comprehen- sive Plan will be adopted first. 5. Detention sites for the South branch of Ralston Creek are still in environmental review status, but staff has had discussion with property owners. I41CR01 ILM111 By J oR M MIC ROLA 6 !1;64h ILMLO BY JORM I.IICROLAB Page 2 ZONTNG APPLICATIONS CONTINUED • CEOAk RAPIDS AND UE" aUILL:, :Veli. Council Informal May 15, 1978 Hickory Corner 1 P5 IN Ileal" on PAD will be held. 2. The gravel drive in the subdivision will be resurfaced. Ken's 1. Schmeiser advised that Ken's had planned trees in their parking lot. AGENDA Kucharzak, Glaves present. 320-620 1. Council will give all 3 readings to Item N20, Ord. Amendin Ifousin Occupant F, Maintenance Code. 2. It was pointed out t at It 24, Or Prohibiting. Indecent Exposure f, Conduct, applied everywhere, not only in public places. Atty. Kushnir explained, advising that Sec. A parallels the State Code, except for exposing of female breast. The City has had trouble getting convictions with Sec. D. 3. Letter from Du Bldg. relative to parking $ hotel. Berlin noted a financial analysis will he re- ceived from Consultant Walker, which will be sent to Bond Consultant Paul Speer for his sign -off on the City's ability to issue bonds for both parking ramps jointly. It was stated that there was no way to build the hotel ramp first, but maybe both could be built at the same time. 4. Parcel 102-1, Urban Renewal, Mod Pod, corner Burl./Dub. a. Developer Wes roc F, rchitect Pierce King appeared. 1. Drawings were presented. Design Review Comm. has given approval of the design plans. 2. Discussion included window size, energy regula tions. Windows have been lengthened B inches. S. Neuhauser questioned when a draft ordinance given to Glaves would be ready. It is being typed to send to the City Mgr - AN SP.RVICES PIINDING .JOHNSON CO. RF.G. PLANNING COMM. 62D-7411 1. Councilman Balmer volunteere to serve as ane of the Council representatives for the joint hearings by agencies F, united Way, to review funding requests. 2. City Mgr. Berlin commented that the procedure doesn't really deal with how he agencies will coordinate their decisions on funding, but maybe this item can he worked t out next year. 3. It would help if all agencies were on the same financial year. 4. Schreiber explained the hearings where a Human Services Center was suggested and concerns were discussed. 5. Berlin noted that United Way had done a good job last year with their planning and review. iI I CRIIf IL141:0 BY JORM M,CROLAB Il�u(Ui ;-bli L) 8Y JORt4 141CROLAb Page 3 CEDAR RAPIDS AtIU UL, JI -11 Council Informal May 15, 1978 LEASE FOR BUS DEPOT Atty. Mullen present. 740-775 1. Public Hearing on lease will be held on the 16th. Councilwoman deProsse present, (2:30 P.M.) PLAZA CONST. SCHEDULE 775-830 1. Claves e a preconstruction conference with the contractor regarding schedule for construction of City Plaza. They will start on Wednesday. 2. A press release has gone out, and merchants have been notified. CBD PARKING SYSTEM EVALUATION 1. Berlin stated that staff would still work on provision of off-site, long-term parking, and change in time limits & fee for parking across from Penneys, as requested by merchants. 2. The charge of $2.50 for over 4 hours was questioned. Glaves explained that the fee structure was compared to the Student Union lot. They will monitor turn -over, and can restructure the fee if necessary. 3. This will be discussed after the Walker & Speer reports. 4. Glaves agreed that the lights can be put in on Dubuque. Both City 4 utility can get in. 830-1465 LIBRARY $ BOND ISSUE. Eggers, Kirkman F, Board members present. 1. Chuck Eng erg, Hansen -Lind -Meyer made the presentation of the proposed building, its relation to the site, the Plaza; parking; vehicular, pedestrian and service access; and explained the various areas. 2. Kirkman noted that the cost had been cut to 3.5 million. The basement has been deleted,$ 8.7% of the area was cut; altho the second floor can be expanded. One elevator was eliminated, but space provision will still be there. 3. The new proposal has 3 times as many shelves, allowing for several years expansion. 4. Eggers advised that vending machines was a demanded service, the third most frequently suggested item. S. Is the video studio for producing a duplication of Univ. efforts? Maybe the City could contract with the Univ. Berlin advised that the cable group would discuss these items. 6. Council discussed whether or not to sell both the old Library Building and the parking lot (1/2 block). Council agreed that the existing bldg. would be put back on the market. 7. Berlin advised that a resolution setting the referendum along with the general election (Nov. 7th) would be prepared. 8. The proposed encroachment into the street has been before the Design Review Board. There is ample room for emergency vehicles. CIVIC CENTER AIR CONDITIONING F,HEATING Plastino present. 1465-2059 1. Bruce Bingham o Moore Bing am F, Assoc. presented a synopsis of their study F, recommendations. 2. The recommendation was to replace the heating F, air conditioning systems. 3. The cost of a basic system was $100,000, which could be I KNA IuaN By JORM MICROLAB r.. !li u,Wr IC-ii.0 9y JORM 1-11 CROL A6 • CEUAR RAP IUS AND UL) :dUi ii.:, .J+.1' Council Informal Page 4 May 15, 1978 CIVIC CENTER ACF,H CONTINUED amortize in 17 13 years. A solar system assist would cost from $12-$30 a sq. ft. for 6000 square feet, F, would take 25 years to amortize. 4. The system serving the police and fire stations is working. The new system would be designed so that it would he ver)' easy for them to hook onto it. S. 'there is $80,000 allocated from Gen. Revenue Sharing. 6. Resources Conservation Comm. reviewed their criticisms with Plastino F, they were fnund to be not valid. 7. Plastino was comfortable with the proposed system for a combination of reasons. 8. Moore advised that the solar systems were hard to cost justify at this time. 9. Plastino advised he would amend the contract by deleting its scope and would delete the alternate for solar. Plastino $ SERVICE. BUILDING ADDITION IVillis $ Pfiffner; Mose present. 2059-2340 last ino presence slides of work being done at site. 2. They will use only a total of 5 of the modulars. 3. Long range transit storage, etc., will be just South of the building. 4. Add'1 funding can come from add'1 Road Use Tax F, other sources to make up the $48,000 already spent. Costs to redo the modulars was 5 times what was estimated. Council will approve funding by budget amendments 5. Council requested a schedule of work anticinated heing done this summer by the Street Dept. STATE TRANSIT GRANT APPLICATION Mose present. 2340 -End 1. Mose was compliment- on his memo of May 11th,(3.d.1 on 16th agenda),for content F, clarity. 2. Mose advised that the public responded favorably to programs, and altho we are requesting $250,000, the grant would nrobably amount to 2/3 of that amount. 3. Berlin commented that expenditures are running less that budgeted F, Congress is considering the Mass Transportation Act which has a provision for allocation of operating assistance for cities under 50,000, funding fed thru the State. 4. After discussing the priority for deletion items, Berlin suggested that the letter say that Council hasn't determined priorities, but these items will be considered to eliminate. There were no objections. 5. Roberts called attention to the request from Univ. students for bus service to sororities F, fraternities in the East part of town, after 10:30 PM, or all evening. 6. Berlin noted that the Univ. has talked to Plastino F, Mose. The staff is receptive, but there are funding questions. If City is subsidized, it is within the realm of possibility. 7. Cambus is not enthusiastic about providing the service. Students are looking for free Cambus service. S. Councilmembers agreed that they had no objections to Cambus providing the service after the City buses are off the streets. Meeting adjourned, 4:40 P.M. :I ICNOI IU -10 P DORM MIC R O L A B