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Home My WebLink About1978-09-05 Minutes numberedr41LR0F1L14EU BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIUS ANU ULS 1u1hL:,, lUv,h COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 5, 1978 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 9/5/78, 7:30 P.M., at Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Perret, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Erdahl arrived at 8:40 P.M. Mayor Vevera presiding. Staff - members present: Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Helling, Schmeiser, Glaves. Minutes tape-recorded on Reel 78-21, Side 2, 980 to end; and Reel 78-24, Side 1, 1-530. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to amend the Consent Calendar by deletion of Item 2.b.2, Resource Conservation Comm. minutes, and Item 2.f.1, petition from Brookland Park neighborhood for closure of Melrose Ct. at Myrtle/Greenwood. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, that the following items and recomms. in Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council Mtg., 8/22/78, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: IParks & Rec. Comm. -B/9/78; 2 i� 'Library Bd. Trustees-7/27/78;3Bd. Adjustment - 8/17/78;q Design ? Review Comm.-8/23/78;5Sr. Center/Elderly Housing Joint Proj. Task" /.SSS! Force -8/1 & 8/23/78, s isR Permit Resolutions, recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 50: RES. 78- 394, p. 1045, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT, & RES. 78-395, p. /58� 1046, SUNDAY SALES, for Ken's Pizza Parlor, 1950 Lower Muscatine. RES. 78-396, p. 1047, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE & 78-397, p. 1048, SUNDAY SALES, for Rugger -Burns Rest., Inc, dba/Iowa Thrashers, 1515 Mall Dr. /S86 I Resolutions, Bk. 50: RES. 78-398, p. 1049, SETTING PUBLIC /5g7 HEARING 9/12/78 ON PROPOSED PLANS, SPECS., ETC. FOR SERVICE BUILDING ADDN. PROJECT. RES. 78-399, p. 1050, AUTHORIZING DIR. FINANCE TO PURCHASE OUTSTANDING SERIES 1961 & SERIES 1967, WATER REVENUE BONDS. RES. 78-400, p. 1051, OF INTENT FOR THE FACILITY PLAN (Sec. �C5"89 1, Treatment Plant & Corridor Sewer). At4" 4'A&M F.u44.�C4 VR. Re 'PwRCh*Jf of Outj7b"v 00U ReV"4c _8and.1 Correspondence: Memos from Traffic Engr. regarding 'stop sign I'/s88 ` installation at Penfro Drive & Sunset St., at Arbury Drive & Sunset /590 St., & at Derwen Drive .S Sunset St. Application for Use of Sts. & Public Grounds: Request from Barbara Schelar for use of Blackhawk Mini -park for plant and book sale to benefit Willowwind School, denied. /S9I Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Mayor Vevera announced the public hearing as set. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CFDAR 1W11 , • OCS 'd0VV, i I.116(OFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Council Act!, Mies September 5, 78 Page 2 CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS MUIhL�, Council discussed whether or not the Resources Conservation Commis- sion should make a recommendation to the Dept. of Energy. Council policy on recommendations was discussed. Representatives of Boards and Commissions could be invited to discuss this matter at a later informal meeting. It was suggested that a disclaimer could be added to any recommendation to the effect that 'this recommendation is not a recommen- dation from the policy-making body, the Council.' /S'%2 u 'REsowf.0 Co�aW • Caw y . VWLK %o pg Wug • `1) IqY $ Regarding the petition from Brookland Park neighborhood residents for closure of exit -entrance to Melrose Ct. at Myrtle Ave./Greenwood Dr., the following persons appeared: William Klink, 219 Melrose Ct.; John Kammermever. 2 Woolf Ave. Ct.; Mark Wolraich. 410 Melrose Ct. Staff will investigate and report. /B93 Mayor Vevera announced the continuation of the public hearing on the application submitted by Wagner -Murphy Foundation to rezone an 80 - acre tract of land from A2, County Resort, to M1 and C1 zones. Sr. Planner Schmeiser outlined the proposal, noting that Parks & Rec. Comm. and Riverfront Comm. had given their approval of the annexation. Atty. Hayek recommended further discussion by Council of information to be presented by Staff which would answer questions asked. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to further continue the public hearing to September 19, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. This item will be on the informal agenda of the 18th. /S9y Public hearing was held on the application submitted by Jehovah's Witnesses to rezone a tract of land located at 1804 W. Benton St. (Kingdom Subdivision) from RIA to R2 Zone. No one appeared. /4-9S Public hearing was held on a proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ord. by establishing provisions for elderly housing in the CBS Zone. An innovative parking lot plan has been proposed. No one appeared. /S96 Councilman Erdahl arrived at the meeting, 8:40 P.M. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and 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 consideration and vote be waived, and that the second consideration and vote for passage be given at this time. Motion carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORD. REZONING A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED WEST OF HWY. 1 & S. OF INTERSTATE 80, requested by Hawkeye Real Estate Investment, FROM R1A TO CO ZONE, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. - SCS 9r S�o}� REP01* Moved by Neuhauser, seconadrd by Roberts, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and 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 consideration and vote be waived, and that the second consideration and vote for passage be given at this time. Motion carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the ORD. AMENDING THE ZONING ORD. BY ESTABLISHING 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAB CCD6C PVP" • STC tOMIS r4I1,RUFILMEU BY JORM MICROLAB Council Acti ies September 5, �J78 Page 3 CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULl MUiN u , ;Un.+ PROVISIONS FOR FAMILY CARE CENTERS be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. z ?ff Atty. Bill Meardon appeared questioning clarification of enforcement of housing code provisions. He will present his inquiry in writing, then Staff can investigate. Planning & Zoning Commissioner John Kammermeyer relayed the Commission's request to make a recommendation on the vacation of a portion of S. Capitol St. for construction of the new jail facility. There were no Council objections. He also called attention to the problem regarding blockage of the sidewalk from the Law College by CRANDIC trains. Staff will add this item to the agenda for the next City -University meeting. /S99 Public hearing was held on the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for Governor Robert Lucas Square and Fountain Project. Tom Wegman was present for discussion. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the letter from Jerry Parks be made part of the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. X600 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-401, Bk. 50, p. 1052, APPROVING PLANS, ETC. FOR GOV. ROBERT LUCAS SQUARE AND FOUNTAIN PROJECT & AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED, 9/19. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 1601 City Council Information: deProsse asked that back-up material be sent to DOT Regional Administrator John Kemp, Kansas City, re proposed Freeway 518 and issues the City has raised. Mayor Vevera advised that IDOT will chair the 9/14 meeting, but each Councilmember was assured of time to give their viewpoint. He asked permission for attendance by i Balmer and himself to the Iowa League of Municipalities meeting in Des Moines on September 28th and 29th. There were no Council objections. Roberts questioned when staff would replace sod on Muscatine Ave. project. Staff response will be in Friday's packet. City Mgr. Berlin reported on meeting with BDI representative; draft of alternatives for economic development are being developed. Glaves noted that the parking ramp on Bl. 83/84 would be ready for occupancy on 9/15/79, a two-week overlap on the beginning of the Hotel Ramp. Balmer called attention to the fact j that KXIC reporter Dick Hogan was leaving Iowa City and wished him well in his new endeavor. 1602 Regarding the memo on proposed expansion of Sunrise Village trailer court by Curt Hames, all Councilmembers agreed that they did not wish to consider annexation of that area. 1603 The proposed reconstruction of the Iowa Ave. Bridge, as outlined in memo from Public Works will be discussed later. Staff will check into proposed federal legislation re bridge construction and reconstruction, do y and will draft a statement for Council consideration. City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the Certificate of Eligibility for Police Officers presented by the Civil Service Commission. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to accept the list. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. lie explained problems Alert Towing is having in 141CROFILMCO BY JORM MICR+LA6 MIAR PAN!" • !'T5 '4011(.`, I 14IuRUr1LMED BY JORM MICROLAB Council Acti'`ies September 5, .78 Page 4 CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS AUiNL�, :Uri,; picking up paper to be recycled. If they have not corrected the problems in a week, the contract will be cancelled. City Atty. Hayek explained the judge's ruling regarding Frantz/Mt. Prospect IV/Stormwater Management Ord. lawsuit. He recommended that Council not appeal the ruling. Mt. Prospect IV will not have to comply with the stormwater management provisions. He also advised that he and the City Mgr. are meeting with Webb Cramer of the Rock Island RR to discuss the recent citizen complaints. He called attention to new legislation giving IDOT jurisdiction in certain areas. /606 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-402, Bk. 50, p. 1054, ESTABLISHING A POLICY CONCERNING CITY COUNCIL CONTACTS AND RELATIONSHIPS WITH POTENTIAL BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS APPLICANTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. GO % Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-403, Bk. 50, p. 1055, AMENDING RES. 78-212 & PROVIDING FOR POSITION CHANGE IN CLASSIFIED PAY PLAN (Electronics Technician Position). Affirmative roll 6 O $ call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 78-404, Bk. 50, pp. 1056-1058, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS ON WOOLF AVE. NEAR UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all 60 Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-405, Bk. 50, pp. 1059-1062, APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSION ON MORMON TREK BLVD. with Cameron family. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 78-406, Bk. 50, pp. 1063-1064, OF ASSURANCE/SANITARY SEWER SERVICE FOR UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR EPA & IDEQ. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all 6 !/ Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-407, Bk. 50, pp. 1065-1066, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY, PARCEL 93-3, RATH. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all 1461.0- 6 /� Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 78-408, Bk. 50, pp. 1067-1068, PROPOSING TO SELL REAL PROPERTY AND SETTING THE DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, 9/12/78, THEREON (portions of Capitol and Washington St. right-of-way to Old Capitol Assoc.). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilman Roberts asked that it be a matter of record that he was against selling public right- of-way to build private buildings on, but did vote for this resolution with the other six councilmembers so as to not slow up the urban renewal 6 /3 project. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that the ORD. VACATING STREETS WITHIN THE URBAN RENEWAL PROJ. AREA, PORTIONS OF CAPITOL AND T. ° MICROMMED BY JORM MICRdtLA9 CCD,1Ii (4V'i D'. "[S '101AES MILROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Council Acti ies September 5, _j78 Page 5 CEUAk RAPIDS AND DLS ?1Dii1LJ, wr, WASHINGTON STS., adjacent to Blocks 83/84 to Old Capitol Assoc., be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. P & Z Comm. Kammermeyer requested that the P & Z Comm. be allowed to make recommendation on this vacation. There were no objections from Council. /4L+s44 yFvnw fleU. Coaad. RE Sde&a A-o-uws Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and that the ORD. 78-2918, Bk. 14, pp. 268-274, ADOPTING THE'CODIFICATION OF ALL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, OF A GENERAL OR PERMANENT NATURE OR IMPOSING A FINE OR PENALTY, INCLUDING CODES AND MAPS ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, AS THE OFFICIAL CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AS PROVIDED FOR AND PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 380 OF THE CODE OF IOWA; PROVIDING FOR THE TITLE AND CITATION OF THE CODE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES OF A GENERAL OR PERMANENT NATURE OR IMPOSING A FINE OR PENALTY, PASSED ON OR PRIOR TO AUGUST 9, 1977; EXCEPT THOSE NOT CONTAINED IN SAID CODE OR RECOGNIZED AND CONTINUED IN FORCE BY REFERENCE THEREIN; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF SEVERAL SECTIONS THEREOF; AND PRESCRIBING THE TIME WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that ORD. 78-2918 be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call 16115 vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to defer Item 18, the Ord. i amending the Uniform Building Code, for two weeks, after public hearing has been held. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. 164 After discussion where several questions were raised, it was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to defer the first consideration of the ORD. TO IMPOSE A TAX ON THE GROSS RECEIPTS OF MOTELS, HOTELS, AND SIMILAR ACCOMMODATIONS IN IOWA CITY, EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 1979, & PLACING THE QUESTION ON THE BALLOT FOR THE 11/7/78 GENERAL ELECTION, to September 12th meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Atty. Hayek will repo r),—,7-- at jb/7at 9/11 meeting. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn the meeting, 10:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAB i.Ci1AR PAP:Pc . WF %101NF5 t•11CROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS i•IU UuL IU++ii City of Iowa C!"f MEMORANDUM DATE: August 25, 1978 I TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Program Development regarding substantiation of financial assistance for subsidized low rent housing report. Copy of letter from Director of Public Works to IDOT confirming date and time of meeting regarding Freeway 518. Memorandum from Director of Public Works regarding construction of county jail on Capitol•Street /624 Memorandum from Glenn Siders, Senior Building Inspector, regarding fences. / 62/ 1 Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Tony Kushnir regarding barbed wire fences. Notice of Auction for the Arts from the'Iowa City/Johnson County Arts Council /b� 3 Minutes of staff meetings of August 9 and August 23, 1978 ni CRorILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB •� CEDAR RAPIDS • ')CS MOVIES YIILROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DLS HUIIIL;, w>h C8tV of Iowa Clf—, 'rti•1 111, SIR.y. �.` DATE: September 1, 1978 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Parking Ramp Schedule /62S b. Employee Questionnaire /✓026 w,,c/, c&*mp/a"& iy Af5014E C. Proposed Development of Curt Hames Trailer Park 16 2 7 d• Building Permits for Non -Conforming Buildings /46.2 g Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding Iowa Avenue Bridge. 162t7 Copy of letter from City Manager to Director of IDOT requesting meeting with DOT Commissioners on October 3, 1978. /6 30 Copy of letter from Mayor Vevera to Docket Clerk, Office of the General Council, U. S. Department of Transportation, regarding proposed Section 504 regulations regarding transit accessibility for the handicapped. /( 3/ Letter from Natural Resources Council regarding postponement of meeting regarding realignment of Ralston Creek. / 6 3 2 Copy of letter to City Manager from U. S. Department__'PTransportation in reply to City Manager's letter regarding Freeway 518. / 6 33 Copy of letter from Mechanical Contractors, Inc. expressing appreciation to City Manager and staff for assistance regarding Sheller -Globe's prelimi- nary and final plan for their plant development. / 6 3q Minutes of August 10, 1978, City -University meeting. 16.3S- Monthly G3SMonthly report for Planning and Program Development Department for the months of May, June, and July 1978. Ito -36. Agenda for September 6, 1978, meeting of the Riverfront Commission 1637 Calendar for September 1978 Yom.• •`:,r-�—._. — . NICRUILMED BY I JORM MICR+LAB CFDAR RAPIDS , 9ES..'401IFS