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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-20 Regular MeetingREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 1979 f�3 25 ' 3 60 ' li,y Juni Jul IhII; Sap 0u No, Dec j 2 i i 4 5 g 7 JORM MICROLAR TO (!•_'.:'", fl: CAH' •.IL`lC ]IL'. .. /. I IV �.; t 1;4 I, • f J t• k ! y y 1 t ( fll✓t reR1. fir. c l�1'74 S� u ..0 :..` ��.\ l y/t 14,+�1�F C ✓SII t} I'�'. xr t Y y pj }l l JORM MICROLAR ROLL CALL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 1979 7:30 P.M. PRESENT ABSENT i BALMER ✓ dePROSSE c ERDAHL NEUHAUSER ✓ i PERRET ROBERTS ✓ VEVERA i<. I' i. j. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES COUNCIL MEETING OF �ea. F'ie ROUTING FOR ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS, NOTICES. P.w• V P.P.D v ORIGINAL ORIGINAL XEROX XEROX DEPUTY COPIES AGENDA CERT. OF COPIES COPIES CONT. INSTRUCTION ITEM A FILE H RECR. ITEMS OF CONTRACT OF ITEMS AFTER EXECUTION FOR FINALIZATION I 3 — Dina HCeV e 1-19 6 i - %U g MP�t �9 �ea. F'ie 225. P.w• V P.P.D v � , M(�eefir; iV �CeS. F le V (20 2ecorc�eJt, Re S. (I -Ile !r Paul• !� • 1"Jw-�. I�JIa¢I• v Dina HCeV %3 s Meeflwq v 41J, Ca%�t. Fi b v rvt�ClJr-¢. u7, 1.0.07E . ;%Jy•Ve..e. v D.T.% TGDOT Il 'QYO E r- x �Ddf.-2 ✓ 74q+' / oor-FAus v / - Pvoj. File V Irl �- pPV,6. `— Ilo�rr FHauoP v Cao-,;t4iIPv Meefi� �oclp� v nNS. iIIe v P PD. P to. Cc "'T File P. w AeTi.q ✓ I?es 2ps. FN e )�vo�. 1e v P. Ev 0,,i 0,V P.uo• ` les. h ]ell L�•��i. 1•Je MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES /5 a / '41%/ r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES COUNCIL MEF.TING OF � a L9 ROUTING FOR ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS, NOTICES. AGENDA ORIGINAL COPIES ORIGINAL COPIES XEROX XEROX COPIES DEPUTY ITEM b FILE q CERT. OF RECR. ITEMS OF CONT. OF AFTER INSTRUCTION FOR ✓ CONTRACT ITEMS EXECUTION FINALIZATION 13 heo-y. i /5 a / '41%/ r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 20, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/20/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret (7:38 P.M.), Roberts, Vevera. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, Kucharzak, Kraft, Plastino. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape #79-6, Side 1, 1912 - End, & over to Side 2, 1-133. Mayor Vevera proclaimed the week of February 18-24, 1979, as 619 3-25' Brothers/Bio Sisters Appreciation_Wee.k. City Clerk Stolfus requested addition of the Resolution setting public hearing on the amendments to the FY79 budget, to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 2/6/79, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: 'Mayor's Youth Employment 3.26 Bd.-1/16/79;'Nnited Action for Youth Bd.-1/10/79;3Airport Comm.- 3,2 7 1/18/79. 9a 8 Permit Resolutions, Bk. 53, as recommended by City Clerk: RES.p79-63, P. 121, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT for W. M. Hansen 1 3a9 dba/Gilbert St. Tap, 1134 S. Gilbert RES..79-64, p. 122, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT for E. Eldeen dNilltop Tavern, 1100 N. J 3:30 Dodge; RES. 79-65, p. 123, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT & RU. 79- 66, p. 124, APPROVING SUNDAY SALES for Lucky Stores, Inc. db Eagle 3 331 Supermarket #157, 600 N. Dodge; RES. 79-67, p. 125, APPROVING CLASS C NER PERMIT & RES. 79-68, p. 126, SUNDAY SALES for Lucky Stores db Eagle #220, 1101 S. Riverside Dr.; RES. 79-69, p. 127, APPROVING`+ 33R CLASS C BE PERMIT & RES. 79-70, p. 128, SUNDAY SALES for Lucky Stores, db May's Drug #198, 1101 S. Riverside Dr. - L333 - Correspondence referred to City Manager for reply: 'Ecumenical 1 3311 Housing Corp. request for one-week extension to complete negotiations with Knights of Columbus. � M. Goldberg, re proposed closing of s 3.35" certain schools. 3 B. Curry re discontinuation of refuse pickup from 3 336 alleys. "Rep. J. Lloyd -Jones, re emergency snow removal funds. A 33J b Memo from Traffic Engr. re stop sign at Oakcrest St. & Woodside s 33$ _ Drive. Resolution: RES. 78-71, Bk. 53, p. 129, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 6, 1979, ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE FY79 BUDGET, (ending July 1979). 33 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present, Councilman Perret arriving, 7:38 P.M. Mayor Vevera announced the public hearing as set. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES C •cil Activities FL.,ruary 20, 1979 Page 2 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-72, Bk. 53, pp. 130-131, APPROVING PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN ON WESTWINDS (WINDSHIRE), AS AMENDED, and as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. -.,3,90 City Manager Berlin advised that the public hearings scheduled to be held at this time on the application submitted by American College Testing Program, Inc. to rezone a tract of land from a CO zone to an ORP zone, & amending the Comprehensive Plan for an area located NW of Hwy. 1, S of I-80, & W of Howard Johnson's from Office Commercial to Research Park would not have to be held as these matters had been presented to the Board of Adjustment. The Board made a favorable decision on both matters, so these items will not have to come before Council. 3411 Several Councilmembers made favorable comments on Dir. Public Works Plastino's memo delineating issues involved regarding transit, & made other suggestions. Perret called attention to complaints again received regarding Russell's Towing Service. Asst. City Mgr. Helling will investi- gate and report. City Manager Berlin advised he would check on the present status of the UMTA grant. Any corrections to the preliminary draft of the JCRPC Transit Development Program should be passed on to Emil Brandt. 3 N, Berlin advised that Plastino would meet with the Army Corp. of Engineers during the first week in March re potential flooding problems. Neuhauser commented that she had again been asked to serve on the National League of Cities Community & Economic Development Committee, and stated that she would like to continue. There were no objections from Councilmembers. The Council Legislative Committee informed the City Manager that they did not have anything of importance to discuss at the March 3rd meeting with area legislators, & unless the legislators had something in particular to discuss, Councilmembers would not attend the meeting. City Mgr. Berlin discussed IDOT financing of future bridge projects, indicating that State projects and one county bridge had been mentioned as possible uses of the federal monies. Mayor Vevera will give the annual State of the City message at the next Council meeting. 31Y3 Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-73, Bk. 53, pp. 132-133, APPROVING THE PRELIMI14ARY DESIGN PLANS FOR DEVELOPMENT ON URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL(S) 93-1/101/2, Pentacrest Garden Apts. planting plan. Dir. Kraft explained the proposed plan. Accessibility for handi- capped can be provided from the parking lot to the sidewalk by means of a curb cut. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 3y11 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-74, Bk. 53, pp. 134-135, PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATION OF AN OPEN PARKING STRUCTURE IN IOWA CITY, assurances regarding operation of Block 83 Parking Ramp. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 35u - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDs•DE.S n0 ulES IN l icil Activities February 20, 1979 Page 3 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-75, Bk. 53, pp. 136-145, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH CHARLES J. R. McCLURE & ASSOCIATES of St. Louis, Missouri, to study heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems in the Civic Center, cost not to exceed $12,150. Plastino outlined past history & decisions made, & reported on study of use of Class A audit program. After Council discus- sion, the resolution was adopted, 4/3, upon following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, deProsse. Nays: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-76, Bk. 53, pp. 146-151, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HY- VEE FOOD STORES, INC., MARY L. BOYD AND FRIEDA L. RUMMELHART AND THE IOWA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AN AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SPECIAL PUBLIC ROAD CONNECTION TO U. S. HIGHWAY 6 IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to amend the resolution by adding the condition that approval of the agreement would be subject to the Hy -Vee paying for the extension of Hollywood Boulevard to the special public road connection to Bypass 6. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0. Roll call vote on amended resolution, 4/2, upon the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Neuhauser. Nays: deProsse, Perret. Abstain: Erdahl. 3 A17 Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-77, Bk. 53, pp. 152-153, APPROVING IOWA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION'S 1979 RIGHT-OF- WAY ASSURANCE STATEMENT for FAUS funding. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, 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 and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 79-2943, Bk. 15, pp. 20-22, AMENDING ORD. 2238, THE ZONING CODE, BY DELETING THE PERMIT FEES FOR SIGNS FROM THE ORDINANCE AND REQUIRING PERMIT FEES TO BE ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers 3 y9 present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD. 78-2891, HOUSING OCCUPANCY AND MAINTENANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, BY REQUIRING AN OPERATOR OR OWNER OF RENTAL PROPERTY TO PROVIDE AN INSPECTION CHECKLIST, be considered and given first vote for passage. The amendment clarifies that the City will only monitor use of the checklist provision at the time of annual inspection. Motion to consider carried, 4/3, Roberts, Vevera and Balmer voting no. Roll call vote on first passage carried, 4/3, upon the following division of vote: Ayes: 3-6-0 s Q Neuhauser, Perret, deProsse, Erdahl. Nays: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES t1oltIES C �cil Activities F" ruary 20, 1979 Page 4 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. 79-2944, Bk. 15, pp. 23-24, AMENDING ORD, 77-2863, THE MECHANICAL CODE, BY DELETING THE PERMIT FEES FOR MECHANICAL PERMITS FROM THE ORD. AND HAVING THEM ESTABLISHED INSTEAD BY RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 3.S/ 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 and second consideration and vote be waived and that the ORD. 79-2945, Bk. 15, pp. 25-27, AMENDING ORD. 77- 2861 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1976 EDITION, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS (not requiring wet standpipes in open parking garages), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, 'seconded by Neuhauser, that the Ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn the meeting, 8:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MONIES City of Iowa Ci MEMORANDUM DATE: February 16, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding transit issues. -`.3 Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding parking permits. 35-9 Copy of letter to President Carter from the Chamber of Commerce regarding emergency funding for the State of Iowa. 3.ss Copy of letter from Senator Culver to Johnson County Regional Planning 356 Commission regarding SMSA status. Copy of press release from Ecumenical Housing Corporation. SS -7 Copy of letter from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding 3S meeting with State legislators. $ Article: Widening Women's Role in NLC Activities by Mary Neuhauser 3 3 Material from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. 360 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IIOIN[s 1 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 20, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/20/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: almer, B deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret (7:38 P.M.), Roberts, UBalme PlastStaffino. Councilnminutesltape-recordedSonlTape #79h6,ZSideKraft, 12 - End, & over to Side 2, 1-133. Mayor Vevera proclaimed the week of February 18-24, 1979, as Big Brothers/Big Sisters Appreciation Week. City Clerk Stolfus requested addition of the Resolution setting public hearing on the amendments to the FY79 budget, to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 2/6/79, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.-1/16/79; United Action for Youth Bd.-1/10/79; Airport Comm. - 1/18/79. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 53, as recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-63, P. 121, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT for W. M. Hansen dba/Gilbert St. Tap, 1134 S. Gilbert; RES. 79-64, p. 122, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT for E. Eldeen dba/Hilltop Tavern, 1100 N. Dodge; RES. 79-65, p. 123, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT & RES. 79- 66, p. 124, APPROVING SUNDAY SALES for Lucky Stores, Inc. dba/Eagle Supermarket #157, 600 N. Dodge; RES. 79-67, p. 125, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT & RES. 79-68, P. 126, SUNDAY SALES for Lucky Stores dba/Eagle #220, 1101 S. Riverside Dr.; RES. 79-69, p. 127, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT & RES. 79-70, p. 128, SUNDAY SALES for Lucky Stores, dba/May's Drug #198, 1101 S. Riverside Dr. Correspondence referred to City Manager for reply: Ecumenical Housing Corp, request for one-week extension to complete negotiations with Knights of Columbus. M. Goldberg, re proposed closing of certain schools. B. Curry re discontinuation of refuse pickup from alleys. Rep. J. Lloyd -Jones, re emergency snow removal funds. Memo from Traffic Engr. re stop sign at Oakcrest St. & Woodside Drive. Resolution: RES. 78-71, Bk. 53, p. 129, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 6, 1979, ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE FY79 BUDGET, (ending July 1979). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present, Councilman Perret arriving, 7:38 P.M. Mayor Vevera announced the public .i hearing as set. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities February 20, 1979 Page 2 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Pp. 130-131, APPROVING PRELIMINARY RLARGE sSCALE to aRESIDENTIALdot RES.9-72DEVELOPMENT' PLAN ON WESTWINDS (WINDSHIRE), AS AMENDED, and as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. City Manager Berlin advised that the public hearings scheduled to be held at this time on the application submitted by American College Testing Program, Inc. to rezone a tract of land from a CO zone to an ORP zone, & amending the Comprehensive Plan for an area located NW of Hwy. 1, S of I-80, & W of Howard Johnson's from Office Commercial to Research Park would not have to be held as these matters had been presented to the Board of Adjustment. The Board made a favorable decision on both matters, so these items will not have to come before Council. Several Councilmembers made favorable comments on Dir. Public Works Plastino's memo delineating issues involved regarding transit, & made other suggestions. Perret called attention to complaints again received regarding Russell's Towing Service. A gate and report. City Manager Berlin advised he would check on the present status of the UMTA grant. Any corrections to the preliminary draft of the JCRPC Transit Development Program should be passed on to Emil Brandt. Berlin advised that Plastino would meet with the Army Corp. of Engineers during the first week in March re potential flooding problems. Neuhauser commented that she had again been asked to serve on the National League of Cities Community & Economic Development Committee, and stated that she would like to continue. There were no objections from Councilmembers. The Council Legislative Committee informed the City Manager that they did not haveanything of importance to discuss at the March 3rd meeting with area legislators, & unless the legislators had something in particular to discuss, Councilmembers would not attend the meeting. City Mgr. Berlin discussed IDOT financing of future haddbeenrmentionednascating Possiibleausesate of thejects federaland moneesounMayorRVevera will give the annual State of the City message at the next Council meeting. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-73 Bk. 53, pp. 132-133, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS FOR DEVELOPMENT ON URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL(S) 93-1/101/2, Pentacrest Garden Apts. planting Plan. Dir. Kraft explained the proposed plan. Accessibility for handi- capped can be provided from the parking lot to the sidewalk by means of a curb cut. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, pp. 134-135, PROVIDINGSFOR nTHE OPERATIONsOFtANadoOPEN PARKING STRUCTURE3IN IOWA CITY, assurances regarding operation v Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, aof ll CounciBlock 83lParking Ramp. members present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP IDS- DE. MoIHEs Council Activities February 20, 1979 Page 3 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-75, Bk. 53, pp. 136-145, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH CHARLES J. R. McCLURE & ASSOCIATES of St. Louis, Missouri, to study heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems in the Civic Center, cost not to exceed $12,150. Plastino outlined past history & decisions made, & reported on study of use of Class A audit program. After Council discus- sion, the resolution was adopted, 4/3, upon following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, deProsse. Nays: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-76, Bk. 53, pp. 146-151, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HY- VEE FOOD STORES, INC., MARY L. BOYD AND FRIEDA L. RUMMELHART AND THE IOWA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AN AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SPECIAL PUBLIC ROAD CONNECTION TO U. S. HIGHWAY 6 IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to amend the resolution by adding the condition that approval of the agreement would be subject to the Hy -Vee paying for the extension of Hollywood Boulevard to the special public road connection to Bypass 6. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0. Roll call vote on amended resolution, 4/2, upon the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Neuhauser. Nays: deProsse, Perret. Abstain: Erdahl. Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-77, Bk, 53, pp. 152-153, APPROVING IOWA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION'S 1979 RIGHT-OF- WAY ASSURANCE STATEMENT for FAUS funding. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, 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 and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 79-2943, Bk. 15, pp. 20-22, AMENDING ORD. 2238, THE ZONING CODE, BY DELETING THE PERMIT FEES FOR SIGNS FROM THE ORDINANCE AND REQUIRING PERMIT FEES TO BE ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by ENING ORD. 78-2891, HOUSING eOCCUPANCYdAND MAINTENANCEtCODE OF the THE NCITY CE MOFD IOWA CITY, BY REQUIRING AN OPERATOR OR OWNER OF RENTAL PROPERTY TO PROVIDE AN INSPECTION CHECKLIST, be considered and given first vote for passage. The amendment clarifies that the City will only monitor use of the checklist provision at the time of annual inspection. Motion to consider carried, 4/3, Roberts, Vevera and Balmer voting no. Roll call vote on first passage carried, 4/3, upon the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, deProsse, Erdahl. Nays: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. .i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110I11ES Council Activities February 20, 1979 Page 4 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. 79-2944, Bk. 15, pp. 23-24, AMENDING ORD. 77-2863, THE MECHANICAL i CODE, BY DELETING THE PERMIT FEES FOR MECHANICAL PERMITS FROM THE ORD. AND HAVING THEM ESTABLISHED INSTEAD BY RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 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 and second consideration and vote be waived and that the ORD. 79-2945, Bk. 15, pp. 25-27, AMENDING ORD. 77- 2861 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1976 EDITION, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS (not requiring wet standpipes in open parking garages), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the Ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn the meeting, 8:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. J .21 ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR 1. A BIE STOLFUS, CITY ;"LERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES Id01MES I014A CITY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 1979 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES ■ AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIJ, MFFTING FEBRUARY 20, 1979 Item No. 1 - MF.ETINC TO ORDER.IIll M&-LlPi Raborf!/e�ei2. i ROLL CALL. PeVV,ot,adseaf. Item No. 2 - MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION, i a. Rig Brothers/Sig Sisters Appreciation Week, - Item No. 3 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED. a• Approval of official actions of regular Council meeting of February 6, 1979, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk, i h, Minutes of Boards and Commissions. i (1) Mayor's Youth Employment Board meeting of ,January 16, 1979, + (2) United Action for Youth Board meeting of ,January 10, 1979, (3) Airport Commission meeting of January 18, 1979. 3 C. Permit Resolutions, as recommended by City Clerk: — (1) Resolution Approving Class R Beer Permit Application for W. Marcus Hansen dba/Gilbert St. Tap, 1134 S. Gil- bert St. (renewal) (2) .Resolution Approving Class B Beer Permit Application for Edna F.ldeen dha/Hilltop Tavern, 1100 N. Dodge St, (renewal) = 5 (3) Resolution Approving Class C Beer Permit Application for Lucky Stores, Inc. dba/Eagle Discount 8157, 600 N. Dodge St. (renewal) Supermarket -el t (4) Resolution Approving Class C Beer Sunday Sales Permit Application for Lucky Stores, Inc. dha/Eagle Supermarket Discount 8157, 600 N. Dodge St. (renewal) h11CROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES nolnts Agenda Regular Council Meeting February 20, 1979 7:30 P.M. Page 2 3 e. (5) Resolution Approving Class C Beer Permit Application 6 7 for Lucky Stores, Inc. dba/Eagle Discount Supermarket 0220, 1101 S. Riverside Dr. (renewal) (6) Resolution Approving, Class C Beer Sunday Sales Permit (/ Application for Lucky Stores, Inc. dba/Eagle Discount Supermarket 0220, 1101 S. Riverside Dr. (renewal) (7) Resolution Approving, Class C Beer Permit Application for Lucky Stores, Inc. dba/May's Drug Store 0198, 1101 S. Riverside Dr. (renewal) (8) Resolution Approving Class C Beer Sunday Sales Permit Application for Lucky Stores, Inc. dba/May's Drug Store �— 0198, 1101 S. Riverside Dr. (renewal) d. Correspondence. (1) Letter from the Ecumenical Housing Corporation requesting a one-week extension to complete negotiations with Knights of Columbus. This letter has been referred to the City Manager for reply. (2) Letter from Michael E. Goldberg regarding the proposed closing of certain local schools. This letter has been referred to the City Manager for reply. (3) Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding a stop sign at Oakcrest Street and Woodside Drive. (4) Letter from Ms. Barbara Curry regarding discontinuation of refuse pickup from alleys. This letter has been referred to the City Manager for reply. (5) Letter from State Representative Jean Lloyd -Jones re- garding emergency snow removal funds. The City Manager will respond to this letter after receiving comments from the Council members. S n I 1I Amle. ���K� 1'li0�iclJ�a1i',.c Ao..nuc( ,� FV7�E.fo1(n/3o179. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 4 - PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. a. Consider resolution approving preliminary Large Scale Resi- dential Development plan of Wentwinds as amended. S-7902. (IJindshire) Comment: The Planning and zoning Commission at a regular meeting held February 1, 1979, recommended by a unanimous MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Agenda Regular Council Meeting February 20, 1979 7:3n P.M. Page I Item No. 4.a. continued. Action: Action: Action: vote (6-0) approval of the subject plan located south of Melrose Avenue and east of West High School. This recom- mendation Is consistent with a staff recommendation pre- sented In a staff report dated January 29, 1979, which was attached to the Council agenda of February 13. This item Is ready for Council consideration. b. Public hearing on an application submitted by American College Testing Program, Inc. to rezone a tract of land from a CO zone to an ORP zone. Comment: The subject request is to rezone a tract of land located northwest of Highway 1, south of Interstate 80, and westerly of Howard Johnson's. The Planning and Zoning Commission will be unable to furnish its recommendation before this public hearing since Its meeting of February 15, 1979, was cancelled. Therefore it is recommended that this public hearing he cancelled. This rezoning will be set for a hearing at a later date. c.=� —Public hearing amending the Comprehensive Plan for an area located northwest of Highway 1, south of Interstate 80, and westerly of Howard Johnson's from Office Commercial to Re- search Park. Comment: According to the Comprehensive Plan document, any amendments or additions to said document require public meetings and hearing to he held by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council prior to adoption. The meeting at which the Planning and Zoning Commission was to have considered this proposed amendment was cancelled, and the Commission will be unable to furnish its recommendntinn before the Council meeting. Therefore, it Is recommended that this public hearing be cancelled. Another date for a hearing will be set. M! (FILMED BY JORNI MICROLAB CEDAR kV. S•DES MoluES 1 Agenda Regular Council Meeting February 20, 197q 7:30 P.M. Page 4 Item No. 5 - PUBLIC DfSCU.S3fON. o�D o n,nDY Pee KT. Item No. 6 - CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION. P&4 raowr W_ ro 6P rrn>r q4,,^p Ufir �r i / H ro h vim(.. .'� C R p �,� i G a*y eYP'JprIIfP �, NNOA IYP u9�]. �r Item No. 7- REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY. a. City Manager. y� b. City Attorney. 4/,,.t MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Irl _ipged Io—v R S I T P Lv ti 1�7 c 2 Pc Sal G,!- t ,U, l i r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES a 1pdas� I�eSv�U-2 6-�/ Qox o I V.�VJ �"'.' l,l'l,V✓�� V. (%� ✓ I L I � — \n. I. JQ V.�I w1 n L(_ 1" � I pII� Cue q "Com.. S i d It C _ipged Io—v R S I T P Lv ti 1�7 c 2 Pc Sal G,!- t ,U, l i r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1 6l.�LCC..YI -� i"E ✓r%rY41..G-f-Gt......� 'L✓l rfrLiJCw,..KL/f..� r - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 11011JES Agenda Regular Council Meeting February 20, 1979 7:30 P.M. Page 5 Item No. 8 - CONSIDER RESOLIITION APPROVING 'PHE PRELIMINARY nRSICN PLANS FOR REDEVELOPMENT ON URBAN RI?NhaJAI, PARCEL(S) 93-1/101-2. Comment: The City Council npprovell the Preliminary Dealgn Plans for Penta - crest rarden Apnrtments by ReaOlutlon A77-446 dated November 22, 1977, subject to the re -review of the lighting, pinn nod the plant- ing plans. The revised lighting plan was approved by Resolution No. 78-339, dated July 25, 1978. A revised planting plan was reviewed by the Design Review Committee on February 14, 1979. The Design Review Committee unanimously approved a motion approv- ing the revised plan. The staff recommends adoption of this resolution. A nd memoraum on_this subject accompanies.thiR_agenda. Action: P/n_I N...... /U . / ./ _ i Item No. 9 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATION OF AN OPEN PARKING rz STRUCTURE. IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. Comment: This resolution provides assurances, to he recorded In the Records Of the Johnson County Recorder, regarding the operation of the Block 83 parking, ramp. A memorandum on this subject accompanies this agenda. The staff recommends adoption of this resolution. Action: QQ�� 11P_L r , % , .,�, ^� Item No. 10 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT r=— WITH CHARLES J. R. MCCLURE AND ASSOCIATES OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. Comment: The scope of services directs the Consultant to study the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems in the Civic Center in detail. Recommendations and costs will he given to 1) fix the air conditioning system and 2) reduce energy costs. The Consultant will also prepare plans and specifications after the City decides on a course of action. The contract stipulates a Isnot to exceed" sum of $12,150 for the study with amounts to be negotiated later for actual preparation of the plans and spec- ifications. Action: _/gra / so '! l't1 oxe,I Gl,,.r rJ�,C.h rt , O�tw�<n� o I I g7 (nn - -P ✓ee cC/ � , � �2r /,_ C fir. �" -G-e:r Cn�fQ,'�i S"n e. 77 Fi�1 u'n�/lf`r�. C'r .•: ri i.r �/C .. ..dam./t..I .•f nf.nl r. r. r,.. M,. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES nDIDES j - _ ../�-GG. �-�(. c`�."»•• / Ci L�LvL� (�e..��� Get-L';j / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES I r 'V-• , ' Vn.-a.t --.�-t'7 1'l1a-•n..Gn...� �.� rJ.l..... r.Q_t.l t C`--_ L_ _ ,P��c� Q �, C 1 �..��_R —�• � p Al_ -1 GGvLc oe�=,. G'n-�✓.. �_ �T /U a �. /S moi,-, '=ij v, o < <� i r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Agenda Regular Council Meeting February 20, 1979 7:30 P.M. Page 6 Item No. 11 - CONSIDER RESOLIITrON AUTHORf%ING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREE - KENT WITH HY-VFE FOOD STORES, INC., MARY L. BOYD AND FRIEDA L. RUMMF.LHART AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AN AGREE- MENT AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SPECIAL PUBLIC ROAD CON- NECTION TO U.S. HIGHWAY 6 IN THE CITY OF I014A CITY, IOWA. Comment: This agreement states that parties other than the City will pay the total cost of the traffic signal and intersection improvements necessary to provide another access to U.S. Highway 6 Bypass. It also states the City will t�ke over maiintenance of the signals after completion. �Lz 7 Action: C V OX Item No. 12 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 7 1979 RIGHT-OF-WAY ASSURANCE STATEMENT. Comment: Action: Item No. 13 - _Le This resolution would authorize the Mayor to execute an assurance statement to IDOT regarding right-of-way acquisition for FAUS projects. Each year we sign this same form but it is a pre- requisite to Federal funding. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE. NO. 2238, THE 7.ONING CODE, BY DELETING THE PERMIT FRES FOR SIGNS FROM THE ORDINANCE AND REQUIRING PERMIT FEES TO BE ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL. (first consideration) Comment: Last year the City Council instructed the staff to delete the requirements for permit fees from all ordinances and have them established by resolution of City Council. The Sign Ordinance was overlooked during that resolution establishment process. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved this proposed amendment. A public hearing was held February 13, 1979. Action: �cL/�t_ 4 7 lo Item No. 14 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE A14F.NDING ORDINANCE NO 78-2891 HOUSING OCCUPANCY AND MAINTENANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY BY ' REQUIRING AN OPERATOR OR 014NER OF RENTAL PROPERTY TO PROVIDE. �1 AN INSPECTION CHECKLIST. (first consideration) Comment: The proposed ordinance requires owners or operators of rental property to use a checklist prior to the commencement of a r FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DE5 MOINES P� 7/0 l oI-L./ Agenda Regular Council Meeting February 20, 1979 7:10 P.M. I Page 7 Item No. 14 continued. I tenancy. The purpose of the checklist is to determine whether or not deficiencies exist in a rental unit. A copy of the check- list is to he given to the tenant prior to the execution of a lease. This amendment has been changed, in accordance with the Council's instructions, to clarify that the City will only en- force the checklist provision at the time of the annual inspec- tion. A public hearing on this proposed amendment was held January 16, 1979. Action: Item No. 15 - CIfyy Comment: Action: Item No. 16 - C2 -L 1 i Comment: Action: CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 77-2863, THE MECH- ANICAL. CODE., BY DELETING THE PERMIT FRES FOR MECHANICAL PERMITS FROM THE ORDINANCE. AND HAVING THEM F„STABLISHED INSTEAD BY RESOLU- TION OF COUNCIL. (second consideration) The City Council instructed the staff last year to delete permit fees from the codes and have them established per resolution of City Council. The Mechanical Code was overlooked during this process. There is no Board of Review for the Mechanical rode. A public hearing on this proposed amendment was held on Febru- ary 6, 1979. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE. NO. 77-2861 14HICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM FIRE, CODE, 1976 EDITION, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS. (second consideration) The Uniform Fire Code presently requires wet stand pipes in open parking garages. The Fire Chief is of the opinion that other facilities will provide sufficient protection with a reduction in cost. Chief Keating states that there is no State Code pro- vision in conflict with this amendment. A public hearing on this proposed amendment was held on February 6, 1979. Item No. 17 - ADJOURNMENT. �C' V Y a'I•( '���' % U 33 iIICROFILMEO BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES 4 7/6 r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES i 1 r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES 6) i CITY OF CIVIC CENFER 410 E. WASHINGTON S1 IOWA CITY OWA b224U (319) 354.180D PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, there are a large number of girls and boys in our community who suffer from a lack of adequate adult time and attention, whether because of death, divorce, I or other causes, and WHEREAS, this deprivation can cause serious problems for the children and for the community, and WHEREAS, there is a dire need for service that can give such children the individual support, help and counseling of a stable, adult friend, and WHEREAS, Big Brothers/Big Sisters work is dedicated to this aim with their unique one-to-one concept of friendship, and WHEREAS, the PALS Program is the local representative of Big Brothers/Big Sisters, NOW, THEREFORE, I, RobeAt A. Veveha, Mayon. o6 .the City o6 Iolaz City, Iowa, do heAeby paocta.im .the week o6 Febnuohy 18 - 24, 1979, as BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS APPRECIATION WEEK and 6uAthe4mone do catt upon .the citizen o6 Iowa City .to duppont .the Big Bno.theu/Big S,it.teat and .the PALS PAogA=. MYVK i Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, .th.Ce 20th day o6 Febauany 1979. r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MONIES 325 I MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 2/6/79 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., MM, 7:40 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret (7:45 P.M.), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Balmer. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items & recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/23/79, subj. to correction, recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Civil Service Comm. -1/22/79. j Permit Resolutions, Bk. 53, as recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-44, p. 102, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR SMITH & CO., RES. 79-45, p. 103, REFUNDING PORTION OF CLASS B BEER PERMIT FEE TO T. G. I. FRIDAY'S. i Resolution Setting Public Hearing, Bk. 53: RES. 79-46, p. 104, on 2/27/79 on budget estimate for fiscal year July 1, 1979 to June 30, 1980. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: D. Wolraich, T. Baldridge & D. Diehl re proposed closing of Melrose Ct. Informa- tion: Memo from City Engr. re parking on Grove St. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Balmer & Perret absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-47, Bk. 53, p. '105, APPROVING PREL. PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PART 10, as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Balmer & Perret absent. Councilman Perret arrived, 7:45 P.M. City Mgr. Berlin pointed out staff concern with storm -water detention for Woodland Hills, Part 2. Council consensus was that staff was to work with Legal Dept. to add the requirement that construction of storm -water detention would be requested when Council considered it necessary because of amount of development downstream, to the other two conditions, annexation and re- subdivision. Mayor Vevera advised that Council had discussed, at their informal meeting, the recommendation from Planning & Zoning Commission MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB crone RAPIOS•o[S tioIOCS Official Actions regarding the closing of Melrose Court and a February 6, 1979 majority had decided to close the street. The Page 2 Legal Dept. is investigating an the item will be onthe Feb P 13to hagenda for consideration. Public hearing was held to receive citizen comments regarding the City's 5th year application for Community Development Block Grant funds of $935,000. Public hearing was held on the proposed Ord. amending Ord. 77-2863, the Mechanical Code, by deleting the permit fees for mechanical permits from the ordinance and having them established instead by resolution of City Council. Public hearing was held on the proposed Ord. amending Ord. 77-2861, which adopted the Uniform Fire Code, 1976 Edition, subject to certain amendments re wet standpipes in publicly-owned ' parking garages. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to reappoint James Hall and Cora McCormick for two- year terms expiring March 1, 1981 on the Committee on Community Needs. The third vacancy will be readvertised, as someone from the Armory neighbor- hood should be on the Committee. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Mayor Vevera, speaking as Mayor and for the �. Council, commended Mercy Hospital for their energy- saving program. Council requested that a letter of commendation be written to them. The City Mgr. pointed out staff concerns regarding progress by the Ecumenical Housing Corp. with its application to HUD for elderly housing at Senior Center site. Or. W. W. Morris, V.P. of EHC, discussed their problems with consultant, Ebenezer a Society; and problem regarding air rights with i Knights of Columbus. A majority of Councilmembers agrl for ther eaitrights byhat if eFriday, the City mwould goake a aahead with the Senior Center on its own, with no housing on the adjoining site. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that ORD. 79-2942, Bk. 15, pp. 16-19, AMENDING ORD. 77- 2859 WHICH AG CODE STANDARDS, 1976 PTEEDITION, ANDTHEFORM SUBJECTI TO NCERTAIN AMENDMENTS, exempting publicly-owned parking garages from certain requirements, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn, 8:35 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAN 2APIOS•I1f5 9oINES i Official Actions February 6, 1979 Page 3 A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/ROBERT A. VEEVEERA, MAYOR S/ BB �STOLF S, CITY CLERK e t1� 2/15/79. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DF.S MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 6, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/6/79, 7:40 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret (7:45 P.M.), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Balmer. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Stolfus, Kraft, Vann, Glaves, Schmeiser. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape #79-6, Side 1, 1-623. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items & recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/23/79, subj. to correction, recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Civil Service Comm. -1/22/79. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 53, as recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-44, p. 102, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR SMITH & CO., 1210 Highland Ct. RES. 79-45, p. 103, REFUNDING PORTION OF CLASS B BEER PERMIT FEE TO T. G. I. FRIDAY'S, 11 S. Dubuque. Resolution Setting Public Hearing, Bk. 53: RES. 79-46, p. 104, on 2/27/79 on budget estimate for fiscal year July 1, 1979 to June 30, 1980. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: D. Wolraich, T. Baldridge & D. Diehl re proposed closing of Melrose Ct. Informa- tion: Memo from City Engr. re parking on Grove St. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Balmer & Perret,absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-47, Bk. 53, p. 105, APPROVING PREL. PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PART 10, as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Balmer & Perret absent. Councilman Perret arrived, 7:45 P.M. City Mgr. Berlin pointed out staff concern with storm -water detention for Woodland Hills, Part 2. Council consensus was that staff was to work with Legal Dept. to add the requirement that construction of storm - water detention would be requested when Council considered it necessary because of amount of development downstream, to the other two conditions, annexation and re -subdivision. Mayor Vevera advised that Council had discussed, at their informal meeting, the recommendation from Planning & Zoning Commission regarding the closing of Melrose Court and a majority had decided to close the street. The Legal Dept. is investigating proper procedure, and the item will be on the Feb. 13th agenda for consideration. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.DE'. !IDIIlIs C.l.cil Activities 4� February 6, 1979 Page 2 Public hearing was held to receive citizen comments regarding the City's 5th year application for Community Development Block Grant funds of $935,000. There were no interested persons present with comments. Public hearing was held on the proposed Ord. amending Ord. 77-2863, the Mechanical Code, by deleting the permit fees for mechanical permits from the ordinance and having them established instead by resolution of City Council. No interested persons were present to speak for or against the amendment. Public hearing was held on the proposed Ord. amending Ord. 77-2861, which adopted the Uniform Fire Code, 1976 Edition, subject to certain amendments. This amendment deletes requirement for wet standpipes in publicly -owned parking garages. There were no interested persons present to speak for or against the amendment. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to reappoint James Hall, 712 Second Ave., and Cora McCormick, 230 E. Fairchild, for two-year terms expiring March 1, 1981 on the Committee on Community Needs. The third vacancy will be readvertised, as someone from the Armory neighborhood should be on the Committee. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Perret pointed out that he had previously called attention to the dangerous railroad crossing on Lafayette/Gilbert St., and noted that there had been an accident there today. He questioned whether or not the City had applied for funds for signals. City Mgr. Berlin noted that Public Works had not yet finished the report. Mayor Vevera, speaking as Mayor and for the Council, commended Mercy Hospital for their energy-saving program. Council requested that a letter of commendation be written to them. Council questioned the status of the City's program. Neuhauser clarified funding for bikeways in the CIP budget; Rocky Shore Bikeway will be funded from CDBG funds, Federal Aid to Highways Act funds & Project Green funds; the other bikeway projects will be funded with Federal Grants (FAHA), the City funding a local share. City Mgr. Berlin reported on meeting held by staff with School Board representatives to discuss school closings. They reviewed Council's concerns regarding the Comprehensive Plan & school closings in relation to the inner city. It was noted that the schools will actually be used for other school purposes. Another meeting has been scheduled on 2/10/79, 9 A.M. to 12, and Council representatives Neuhauser & Balmer will attend. The City Mgr. pointed out staff concerns regarding progress by the Ecumenical Housing Corp. with its application to HUD for elderly housing at Senior Center site. Dr. W. W. Morris, V.P. of EHC, discussed their problems with consultant, Ebenezer Society; and problem regarding air rights with Knights of Columbus. Council discussed possible alternatives & time constraints. A majority of Councilmembers agreed that if the K.C.'s did not make a deal for the air rights by Friday, the City would MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAN DS.DF. in n+rs Council Activities February 6, 1979 Page 3 go ahead with the Senior Center on its own, with no housing on the adjoining site. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that ORD. 79-2942, Bk. 15, pp. 16-19, AMENDING ORD. 77-2859 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1976 EDITION, AND SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, exempting publicly -owned parking garages from certain requirements., be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn, 8:35 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. ROBERT .VE ERA, hA 0 N` MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIREs MINUTES MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT BOARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JANUARY 16, 1979 MEMBERS PRESENT: Barber, Holzhammer, Johnson, Karr, Kelly, and Schreiber MEMBERS ABSENT: Aldinger, Curtis, Kaefer, and Nelson SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAI, ACTIONS TAKEN Linda Schreiber, chairperson, called the meeting to order at 4:00. The first item of business was presented by Linda and was in ref- erence to establishing terms of service for board members. It was suggested that in the process of amending the bylaws that a sys- tem be considered in which current board members serve for terms of one year, two years, and three years, thus providing a rotating type basis for board members, Johnson motioned that this system be put into effect and Karr seconded the motion. Linda will contin- us to check out the process for amending the bylaws. The second item of business dealt with items or topics for board meetings. Marylee Dixon encouraged board members to suggest items for upcoming meetings. Judy Kelly informed the board that she in in the process of plan- ning a "job workshop" at the library. Tentative scheduling has been set for sometime in March, Judy explained that after a survey local students desired information on jobs as far as what's avail- able in the Iowa City area, how to get jobs, work permits, etc.. The final item of business dealt with budget hearings. Linda Schrei- ber informed the board that the City will be having a Revenue Shar- ing meeting on Tuesday, Janu4y 23, and a Budget meeting on Wednes- day, January 24. Both meetings are scheduled for 7:00 P.M. and will be held at the Civic Center. February 20, 1979 at 4:00 is set for the next board meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. The meeting was adjourned at 4145. 326 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES uirila H1.11u1Y run 1uU111 BOARD MIN(ITES JANUARY 10, 1979 7:00 p.m. i MUff E[?.S PRFSENr: Mike Rose, Al Bohanan, Tan Conway, Roberta Patrick, (Proxy), Mazy Larew, Hanne Hierholzer, Jeff Schabilion, Neal Morris M040ER9 ABSE'Nr: Karen Sixt, John Jenks, Selma. Connors, Dennis Hedges I STAFF PRESENT: Jim Swaim The meeting was called to order by President, nfary Larew who asked Jeff Schabilion to take minutes in the absence of Secretary, Dennis Hedhes. The announcement of a son, Amos , born to Scott Hayward, Office Manager and wife was the first announcement. Minutes of the meeting of November 20 were approved as stated. A brief discussion of announcements made at the pot luck on December 10, 1978 ensued. Since there was not a quorum present there was not an official meeting called. The appointment of Neal Morris to the Board by Mayor Vevera was announced, as was the resignation of Howard Weinberg effective 12/31/78 and Susan D1nva effective 3/30/79. j The Finance and balance sheet for the month ending December 31, 1978 were Presented and approved, moved by Mike Rose, seconded by Tan Conway, unanimous approval. The service report for the month of October was approved, moved by Mike Rose, seconded by Hanne and given unanimous approval. Due to Scott's illness the service reports for November and December have not been typed and presented to the Board. Jim Swaim gave the Board an oral report of the* activities of the last tiro months. The Board withheld approval of the reports until they are received in a written form. Jim asked for and received approval from the Board for a leave of absence for Craig for the duration of the basketball season. Scott Hayward will be working fulltime (as previously approved) and will be making valuable contributions to the teaching at Synthesis. Jim is seeking a replacement for Susna Duwa. Due to the pressure of work Tan Conway asked to be replaced on the Personnel Comm ittee during the search. Maty appointed Neal Morris to serve in his place, along with Hanne and Roberta. Hopefully interviews will be conducted during the first week of February. Board members were encouraged to attend the city budget hearins on January 23rd at 7:00 and January 24th at 7:30 in the City Council chambers. 327 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111[5 A few members have been lax iii their attendance at the Board meetings. This subject was discussed at length. In most instances it was felt that the people had had good excuses for their absence and hopefully will improve since the matter has been drawn to their attention. The Board discussed the possibility of a change of meeting time if that would solve any conflicts. When it became apparent this was not needed the Board decided to stay with the prescribed time, the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 Due to the lack of a volunteer coordinator Jim asked the Board to consider stopping the tutoring program. Apparently it has taken a great deal of time from Scott's hours and although the need exists there is noone willing to give their time to keep the program going. Tam moved and Hanne seconded and the Board gave their unanimous approval to discontinue the program. Tomand Jim propose to write a letter to Dave Cronin and others explaining the need and the hope that the school system would take over this project. Jim and Susan are writing up a report for the Board on their experiences in advocacy proceedings in the Juvenile Courts. The Board had expressed a desire to learn more of the day to day routines of the staff, With the announcement of Susan's resignation the question arose as to the status of the Young Wcmens' Project. The Board will encourage its devel- opment through the Women's Center rather than to continue to underwrite the staffing.and development. The next meeting will be February 14, 1979 at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jeffn Maty Larew For Dennis Hedges, Secretary VA MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1101RES r, Minutes: Iowa City Airport Commission January 18, 1979 Iowa City Municipal Airport Members Present: Bleckwenn, Embree, Peterson, Phipps, Redick Others Present: Jones, Drury Byers (Master (Plan yConsultant) eaves, Summary of Discussion and Actions Taken: Chairman Bleckwenn called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. General discussion followed, and the minutes of December 21st were reviewed. It was moved by Redick second by Peterson to accept the minutes of the December 21st meeting. Motion carried. Jones presented the bills for the month. Jones explained that of the $5,469.43 owed to Nate Moore Wiring Service, $2,300.00 was the charge for overhauling the beacon light. The rest was the charge to repair the runway lights and transformer that were damaged by lightning last summer. General discussion followed. It was moved by Peterson second by Redick to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried. Redick asked Jones whether or not the Iowa City Flying Service had installed jet fuel. Jones replied that they had not installed jet fuel as yet. Redick and Embree expressed the opinion that no jet fuel should be available at the Flying Service, General Discussion followed. It was moved by Phipps second by Peterson that the Iowa City Flying Service be permitted to sell all types of fuel. Motion carried, with Peterson, Bleckwenn, and Phipps voting aye, Embree and Redick nay. Chairman Bleckwenn asked if there were any corrections to the Iowa Airlines contract, as written by Aktorney Tucker. General dis- cussion followed. It was moved by Embree second by Peterson that Chairman Bleckwenn be authorized to approve, for the Commission, the newly corrected contract. Motion carried. Beginning the Chairman's report, Chairman Bleckwenn mentioned the new open meetings law. General discussion followed. Chairman Bleckwenn read a letter from Stephen L. Ummel, Assc. Director of University Hospitals. The letter concerned the University Hospital's helicopter service. 'General discussion followed. Chairman Bleckwenn presented the following letters: 1) Letter to Wm. Tucker concerning Iowa Airline's contract and Airport property east of Highway 218. 2) Letter from Neal Berlin concerning Airport property east of Highway 218. 3) Letter from Neal Berlin concerning noise abatement at the airport. General discussion followed. 329 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIODIES Master Plan Consultant Byers reported on the meeting with the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission, which was also attended by Chairman Bleckwenn, Embree, and Jones. of a questionnaire concerning the Airport Master Plan were Copies distributed to members. General discussion followed. It was moved by Embree second by Redick that Phase I of the Master Plan Study, as presented by Byers, would not be acceptable unless improvements were made in four areas: 1) Business survey - questions and comments on Master Plan. 2) Service area - population 3) Data on traffic count- types and numbers 4) Assessing public opinion The motion carried. Redick reported that there is a Hawkeye home basketball game on January 25th, the night of the Master Plan Study Public Information Meeting, It was moved by Redick, second by Phipps j to reschedule the meeting to February 1st, a Thursday, in order to avoid conflict with the basketball game. Motion carried with Embree, Redick, Phipps, and Peterson voting aye, Chairman Bleckwenn nay. Embree agreed to reschedule space at the Civic or Recreation Center. i iChairman Bleckwenn reported on the budget meeting with the City. Council. Bleckwenn reported that the Commission had asked for $12,733.00, and that the informal vote as read by the mayor was 4-3 against the Commission receiving the money. followed. General discussion Chairman Bleckwenn mentioned the possibility of leasing.one acre of land on the northeast corner of Airport property, General discussion followed. Bleckwenn also mentioned the proposed lease of present Highway Commission space in the Airport terminal building to the Iowa City Flying Service. Jones reported that their lease was to expire soon. Bleckwenn agreed to draft a letter to the Highway Commission concerning the matter. Peterson reported that McCrabb has not paid some bills incurred during his building renovation. General discussion followed. It was moved by Embree second by Peterson that Chairman Bleckwenn be authorized to ask Attorney Tucker's advice in this situation. The motion carried. Chairman Bleckwenn adjourned the meeting at 10:50 P.M. FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 6101BE5 ^IESOLUTION NO. 79-63 RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE APPLICA= BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class C Liquor Control License application is hereby approve%Tor the following named person or persons at the following described location: W. Marcus Hansen dba Gilbert Street Tap, 1134 S. Gilbert St. Said approval shall be subject to any conditions or re- strictions hereafter imposed by ordinance or State law. The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for approval to he endorsed upon the application and forward the same together with the license fee, certificate of financial responsibility, surety bond, sketch of the premises and all other information or documents required to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department. It was moved by Roberts and seconded by Nie _haauuseC that the Resolution as res a adopted, and upon roll call there were: Balmer deProsse Erdahl Neuhauser Perret Roberts Vevera AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: I Passed and approved this 20th day of February 19 79 Mayor Attest:! utJ City Clerk MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•OES 1101RES 3-29 RESOLUTION NO. 79-64 RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASS "B" BEER PERMIT APPLICATION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class "B" Beer Permit Application is hereby approved for the following named person or persons at the following described location; Edna Eldeen dba Hilltop Tavern, 1100 North Dodge St. Said approval shall be subject to any conditions or re- strictions hereafter imposed by ordinance or State law. The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for approval to be endorsed upon the application and forward the same together with the license fee, certificate of financial responsibility, surety bond and all other information or documents required to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department. It was moved by Roberts and seconded by Ljbausar that the Resolution as reeaa adopted, and upon rho Ica there were: Balmer deProsse Erdahl Neuhauser Perret iRoberts Vevera AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Passed and approved this 20th day of February , 19 79 i Mayor I Attest: City Clerk 33O MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPT OS -DES MOIRES RESOLUTION NO. 79-65 RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF CLASS "C" BEER PERMIT APPLICATION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class "C" Beer Permit Application is hereby approved for the following named person or persons at the following described locations: Lucky Stores, Inc. dba Eagle Discount Supermarket #157, 600 N. Dodge St. Said approval shall be subject to any conditions or restrictions hereafter imposed by ordinance or state law. The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for approval to be endorsed upon the application and forward the same together with the license fee, surety bond,and all other information or documents required to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department It was moved by _Rob rt and seconded b that the Resolution as read d� opted, and upon by Ncahall:Fhere were: i Balmer deProsse l Erdahl Neuhauser Perret Roberts Vevera AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x x Passed and approved this 20th day of February Attest: L City Clerk Mayor MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES 19 79 33/ RESOLUTION N0. 79-66_ RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF CLASS C Beer PERMIT APPLICATION— SUNDAY j BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class C r Sunda Permit application hereby approved for t�ollowing named person orpersons at the following described location: Lucky Stores, Inc. dba Eagle Discount Supermarket #157, 600 N. Dodge St. I Said approval shall be subject to any conditions or restrictions hereafter imposed by ordinance of state law. The City be endorsed upon ethe sapplicationaandcforwardtthe samereommendaion foratproval ogetherto With the license fee, bond, and all other information or docu- ments required to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department. It was moved by Roberts and that the Resolution as read be adopted, and dupon ed yrollNc�there were: i AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Balmer x I deProsse x Erdahl x Neuhauser x Perret x Roberts x Vevera x j Passed and approved this 19 79 20th day of February Mayor Attest:. City Clerk MCROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 33/ RESOLUTION NO. 79_67 RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF CLASS "C" BEER PERMIT APPLICATION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class "C" Beer Permit Application is hereby approved for the following named person or persons at the following described locations: Lucky Stores, Inc. dba Eagle Discount Supermarket #220, 1101 S. Riverside Dr. Said approval shall be subject to any conditions or restrictions hereafter imposed by ordinance or state law. The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for approval to be endorsed upon the application and forward the same together with the license fee, surety bond,and all other information or documents required to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department. It was moved by Roberts and seconded by Neuhauser that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll calms 1 there were: Balmer deProsse Erdahl Neuhauser Perret Roberts Vevera AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x x r Passed and approved this 20th day of February , 19 79 . Attest: /( City Clerk Mayor r - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOINES 332 t 1 RESOLUTION NO. 79-68 RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF CLASS C Beer SUNDAY PERMIT APPLICATION j BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, j that a Class r.gpn, Sunday Permit application is hereby approved for the following named person or persons at the following described location: Lucky Stores, Inc. dba Eagle Discount Supermarket #220, 1101 S. Riverside Dr. Said approval shall be subject to any conditions or restrictions hereafter imposed by ordinance of state law. The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for approval to be endorsed upon the application and forward the same together with the license fee, bond, and all other information or docu- ments required to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department. It was moved by Roberts and seconded by Neuhauser that the Resolution aT read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: Roberts x Vevera x Passed and approved this 20th day of February 1979 Attest: City Clerk Mayor FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110E11Es 332 AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Balmer x deProsse x Erdahl x Neuhauser x Perret x Roberts x Vevera x Passed and approved this 20th day of February 1979 Attest: City Clerk Mayor FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110E11Es 332 RESOLUTION NO. 79-69 RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF CLASS "C" BEER PERMIT APPLICATION I BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class "C" Beer Permit Application is hereby approved for the following named person or persons at the following described locations: Lucky Stores, Inc. dba May's Drug Store #198, 1101 S. Riverside Dr. Said approval shall be subject to any conditions or restrictions i hereafter imposed by ordinance or state law. ! The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for approval to be endorsed upon the application and forward the same together with the license fee, surety bond,and all other information or documents required to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department. i i It was moved by Roberts and seconded by Neuhauser that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon rol ca3— ll there l were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Balmer x deProsse x I Erdahl x Neuhauser x Perret x Roberts x Vevera x Passed and approved this 20th day of February , 1979 , 2A�&, Mayor Attest: �t City Clerk 333 FIICRDFI LMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1, i RESOLUTION NO. 79_70 RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF CLASS C Beer SUNDAY PERMIT APPLICATION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class f.Bear Sunday Permit application is hereby approved for the following named person or persons at the following described location: Lucky Stores, Inc. dba May's Drug Store #198, 1101 S. Riverside Dr. Said approval shall be subject to any conditions or restrictions hereafter imposed by ordinance of state law. The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for approval to be endorsed upon the application and forward the same together with the license fee, bond, and all other information or docu- ments required to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department. It was moved by Roberts and seconded by Neuhauser that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: j Balmer x deProsse x Erdahl x Neuhauser x Perret x Roberts x Vevera x Passed and approved this 20th 19 79 Attest: City Clerk Mayor ABSENT: day of February MICROFILMEO BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RANDS -DES MOINES 333 HF, KC1JMVdICAL HOUSING CO\ Fabruanj 9, 1979 City Council Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Members of .The City CounciZ: I am writing on behalf of the Ecumenical Rousing Corporation to request a one week extension in completing negotiations with the Knights of Columbus. We would reaffirm our commitment to the elderly of this com- munity and to the ,joint Senior Center/Rousing project, Sincerely, Robert L. Welsh RLW:rew President Frr;--.� ALIL,I C I I V CL 3341 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIMES iebruary 11, 1979 Iowa City City Council Civic Center 410 E. Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Vevera and Members of the City Council: The potential closing of certain local schools in the Iowa City School District could be beneficial to the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Police Department. The acquisition of a school building whose services are no longer needed by the School Dis- trict and its subsequent utilization as the headquarters of the Iowa City Police Department could help alleviate the growing needs of the city administration and the Police Department. Physical conditions within the Civic Center are crowded. The Police and other departments housed in the Civic Center have a growing need for floor space. Additional floor space would become available to city government for expansion and relief of current crowded conditions by utilization of the space currently occupied by the Police Department. In addition, elements of city government which are at present housed in separate facilities could be incorporated into the same physical structure. There is a severe need for additional space within the Police Department. The Records and Communications sections are operating under very confining conditions. Administrative office space is limited as are areas for storage of equipment and supplies. The selection of a vacant school buliding as a police facility has several physical advantages. The availability of a gymnasium within the building should be considered significant. Its util- ization could upgrade and maintain the physical condition of police personnel, reducing health problems associated with the law enforcement fieldi and therefore health costs to the City. Space in the lower level of the building could be modified for use as an acceptable small arms firing range for use by the Iowa City Police Department and possibly other area agencies as no such facility exists in the Iowa City- Cedar Rapids area. Other adaptations of the space within a school building are limited only by one's own imagination. The cost of constructing a facility today that would have the physical assets of an ex- isting school building would be prohibitive. Of the schools currently under consideration for closure, one facility presents itself as the best candidate. Its proximity to the Johnson County Courthouse, the proposed Sheriff's depart- ment and the Federal Building as well as its centralized location within the city make the facilities of Henry Sabin School:.an outstanding choice. I hope I have stimulated discussion on the crowded conditions existing in the Civic Center. The proposal stated above would appear- to be a solution to this problem should the opportunity arise and prove economically feasible. Sincerely, 'Michael oldb� 3359 Tulane Ave. Iowa City, Iii 522110 33,57 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIIIES March 6, 1979 Mr. Michael E. Goldberg 3359 Tulane Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Goldberg: At its regular meeting of February 20, 1979, the City Council received and placed on file your letter regarding the potential closing of certain local schools and the possible use of the school buildings by the City government. Your suggestions certainly warrant consideration. However, one overriding factor would be the cost of obtaining the building and the necessary renovation. Funds for a project of this size have not been included in the budget for fiscal year 1980. Your suggestions will be kept in mind for future planning. If you should have any questions or further comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager Is cc: City Clerk'/ 335' MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVES Io::a Ci -t r Co:.mcil 10 c, 3Ltj, _:':.a, j2_/i10 Gen t I c:n,.,n FL U LS DD FEB 1 6 1979 AB'F;IE STOLFUS crry CLERIC 216 Iota ;JonJ:Y, reb. U, 1;79 I h.Pve just learned - to my dis±n_.y - that th:: riilin:;; that garbage be nut out on the curb for collection is in effect till Jpring, and you arms considering mating it permanent: I would not have kno:rn either of thcso "durations", if I had not phoned to ask if the alley pick-ups are now to be resured -- and, follo:.i ng through, learned you are consido_ing the permanent ruling in today's informal session! I ?o hope that, you will not only abandon the thought of a permanent ruling for garbage to be brought to the curb, but that the Spring date be moved closer. I live on Market Street, neA to the Shelly station. If I am correct, there is no "private residence" Garbage pick-up from Gilbert to Clinton Streets, except for our three families here at 212, 2111, and 216. This makes our pick-up almost a special stop on Market Street; but, in the alley, the south side of Bloomington is picked -up at the same time. i But my concern is not only --in fact, not primarily, for our situation - rather our situation highlights why curb -side garbage pick-up doesn't make sense where alleys are available. In the winter there is as much snow piled un on the street as in the alley--alt,rough driving the street might be easier. But, winter or summer, it ju^t doesn't na'.ce sense to lug garbage already collected in fire alley, to the curb, and then lug the empty cans back to the alley to collect the next load to lug. i'here arc nail older citizens for ;;tom this is ora only an inconvenience, but, espacially in winter, it is a real hardshi-. And here, at 212 Ba:,t Harket, it,,; hard to find a place to leave it at curbside, where cars are parked, hiding it, making it likely it gets knocked abut, etc. also, there are many houses occupied by students who are not al, are of the householder's responsibility to be sure that garbage is taken care of. I feelrete p y sure, for inst^nce, that the students living across the alley from us, don't even know about the curbside ruling, for their garbage bags are accwnulatinp,. From an efficiency point of view, it seems that alley pick-up allows pick-up from both streets in one op -.:,,tion -- -,;ith :Aarl.cdly lcc;s interference with movement of other traffic. It is very understandable that this exec tional ,:intcrIs problems needed special arrangements. But, let's remember it is exceptional, and not routine. Iowa City garbage pick-up has been excellent. I i•Iould hate to see it deteriorate in the name of improvement. I would hate to see garbage strewn on front lanmp as it is sometimes stre,m in alleys. It is rood for citizens to serve the welfare of the corr:iunity. ilut, I '.oulrl hnto Co a, ta::i: d,.:uended that ran ht be, m rt of a deterioration of cit :an11-bu1ng--es,,eci:il.l' o:re tdlat prcu;nts a hardship to soon. citizens. J'lease don't undo an exc:,P_ mt service for ]',-it :i;ht :!ppcar desirable in some aspects, but would be :ouch more, undesirable in othci s --even rur:•l di x.rlv.antages. nk .7..,.. 1'ni' r0 ill' Co ❑a i. :Ul'al;inn. ,;� �'; MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES CITY OF CIVIC CLNIER 410 L. WASHINGTON Sl. February 21, 1979 Barbara Curry 216 E. Market Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. Curry: OWA CITY IOVVA C11Y IOWA 522210 (319) 354.1300 The City Council has received your letter concerning curb side garbage pick up . Curbside garbage pick up in your area of town would operate in the same Danner as curbside pick up in newer portions of the community without Alleys. Your cans or plastic bags would be left next to your house during the week and then on the day of pick up you would take the cans or plastic bags out to the curb. As you state in your letter it does not make much sense to take garbage out to the alley and then carry the can or plastic bag from the alley out to the curb. Changing to curbside pick up is being done this winter in response to the impassable conditions of the alley. This change should have been made several years ago but the recent weather brought the situation to a head. In the summer and spring time the garbage trucks are also brought to a standstill in the muddy bogs in many alleys. In addition, our heavy garbage trucks are the primary culprits responsible for rip- ping up many alleys and leaving deep ruts in the alleys. We believe that curbside pick up will be more sanitary then alley pick up. Alley pick up operates on the premises that "out of sight is out of mind". We believe that it will actually be better to have storage of containers located where they can be easily seen by everyone. If there are unsanitary conditions we will be able to contact those occupants and remedy the situation. 336 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES Mo RIES It is our intent to continue to provide you with the same excellent garbage service that you have obtained in the past. You will be sub- stituting a walk out to the curb in placeof a walk out to the alley. We believe this will provide you with the same level of service and it will certainly aid our operation during the winter months and during the summer and spring time. Sin r yours, , exl ,2�/c'%i�l/� Neal G. Berlin City Manager jml/29 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401tIES 2 It is our intent to continue to provide you with the same excellent garbage service that you have obtained in the past. You will be sub- stituting a walk out to the curb in placeof a walk out to the alley. We believe this will provide you with the same level of service and it will certainly aid our operation during the winter months and during the summer and spring time. Sin r yours, , exl ,2�/c'%i�l/� Neal G. Berlin City Manager jml/29 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401tIES � t AM vl�o I: 31j011!5E Of Rp1Jloentatlba STATE OF IOWA STATE HOUSE 30e5 A10inc15, 310WA 50319 Neil Berlin City Manager Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Berlin: FI 6 k rpFEB 16 1979 ABBIE STOLFU.. CITY CLERK February 8, 1979 We have been getting mixed signals from counties on the subject of emergency snow removal funds. Some local officials oppose the special disaster funds on the grounds that they set up another administrative level to dis- tribute funds that belong to the local government anyway. I have co-sponsored a bill proposed by Representative Robert Bina of Davenport which would establish a $15 million fund: $10 million from the state general fund and $5 million to come from the gas tax increase. I would appreciate a letter from you stating the position of the Iowa City Council on this proposal. It will help Representative Bina and the other sponsors in perfecting the bill. Sincerely, 2�Tloyd-jones JLJ:jh State Representative 337 r - , MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140111E5 i ■ City of Iowa city MEMORANDUM Date: February 8, 1979 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer \,,B Re: Stop Sign at Oakcrest Street and Woodside Drive Pursuant to Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City this is to advise you of the following action: ACTION: Pursuant to Section 23-160 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City the Traffic Engineer will direct that a stop sign be installed at the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Woodside Drive and Oakcrest Street so as to stop southbound vehicles on Woodside Drive. This action will be taken on or shortly after February 26, 1979. COMMENT: This action is being taken to protect the right-of-way of vehicles on Oakcrest Street. It has been determined that Oakcrest Street is of a higher rank than the northern leg of the Woodside Drive portion of this intersection and therefore vehicles southbound on Woodside Drive should be made to yield the right-of-way. jm4/25 r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CCDAR RAPIDS -DES Mo1MEs 0)��)res i U'z 19796 Ali 33$ RESOLUTION NO. 79-71 RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE FY79 BUDGET ENDING JUNE 30, 1979. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, that a Public Hearing be held in the Civic Center at 7:30 p.m., March 6, 1979, June 30, 1979. to permit any taxpayer to be heard for or against the proposed amendment to the FY1979 Budget ending The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of Public Hearing and time and place thereof by publication in the Iowa City Press Citizen, a newspaper of j general circulation in Iowa City, at least four (4) days before the time set for such hearing. i It was moved by Roberts and seconded by Neuhauser j that the Resolution as rea be a opte , and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Balmer x deProsse i — x Erdahl X Neuhauser X Perret x Roberts i X — Vevera Passed and approved this 20th day of February 1979 i (� l•�i'0 zz&z MAYOR CITY CLERK RECEIVED E: APPROVED BY TBE LEGLI, DEPARTWT 339 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES ?10111ES RESOLUTION NO. 79-72 RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE WESTWINDS (WINDSHIRE) '2i' /. ,y. , Medivetments, Lt., hs filed it City clerkRofSIowaeCity, Iowa, ansapplication fora approvalwofhathe Preliminary large scale residential development plan for the following described premises located in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, to -wit: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 17, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian; thence N 000 13' 31" W, 1875.00 feet on the Centerline of Mormon Trek Blvd.; thence West 524.10 feet to the Southeast Corner of the Westwinds; thence West 6the 19.00 13" Wt 715b36innin;feet9tothene West 17.5 thecSoutherly7Right- of-Way line of Melrose Avenue; thence N 890 09' 16" E, 273.79 feet; thence Southeasterly 31.58 feet along a 20.00 foot radius curve, concave southwesterly, whose 28.40 foot chord bears S 450 36' 49" E; thence S 000 22' 55" E, 57.45 feet along the Westerly Right -of -Way line of Westwinds Drive; thence Southeasterly 51.17 feet along a 775.00 foot radius curve concave Northeasterly whose 51.16 foot chord bears S 020 16' 24" E; thence S 040 09' 53" E, 136.24 feet; thence Southwesterly 108.70 feet along a 325.00 foot radius curve concave Northwegterly, whose 108.20 foot chord bears S 050 25' 04" W; thence S 15 00' 00" W, 249.84 feet; thence Southwesterly 71.99 feet along a 275.00 foot radius curve whose 71.79 foot chord bears S 220 30' 00" W; thence S 300 00' 00" W, 45.84 feet to the point of beginning. Said tract of land containing 4.49 acres. (South of Melrose Ave. & east of West High School - Lots 3 & 4 of Westwinds) WHEREAS, the Department of Planning & Program Development and the Public Works Department have examined the proposed preliminary large scale residential development plan and have approved the same; and, WHEREAS, plan hasbeenexami� nedbypreliminary thePlanninga&9ZoningeCommissionaandeaftermdue deliberation said Commission has recommended that it be accepted and approved. is found HtoEconform dwith lrequirementseofcthe CitydordinanceseofpthetCipla tyn of Iowa City, Iowa. 3 ,/D MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MDIIIES I r I � Resolution No. 79-72 Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: 1. That the said preliminary plan is hereby approved as a large scale residential development. 2. That the said large scale residential development shall conform with all the requirements of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, Pertaining to preliminary large scale residential developments. Passed and approved this 20th day of February , 1979. It was moved by and seconded by Roberts that the Resolution as read be a opte , and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X BALMER X dePROSSE x EROAHL X NEUHAUSER X PERRET x ROBERTS x VEVERA ATTEST:(2 - i CITY CLERK r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES M011JES b NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Iowa City, Iowa, proposes to rezone from CO Zone to ORP Zone, the following described property, to -wit: Commencing as a point of reference at the Southeast corner of Section 35, Township 80 North, Range 6 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; thence North 020 21' 25" West 64.91 feet to a point of intersection with the Southerly right-of-way line of Interstate Highway N80; thence North 640 58' 00" West 240.85 feet along the Southerly right-of-way line of said highway to a point (this is an assumed bearing for purposes of this description only); thence North 720 10' 19" West 103.22 feet along the Southerly right-of-way line of said highway to point of beginning of tract herein described; thence South 330 26' 23" West 442.45 feet to a point; thence West 130.87 feet along a line parallel with and measured 172.98 feet perpendicularly from the Southerly line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 35 to a point; thence South 330 26' 23" West 305.49 feet to a point; thence Westerly 272.43 feet along a 480.32 foot radius curve concave Southerly (chord length 272.43 feet, chord bearing North 870 03' 37" West) to a point; thence West to a point of intersection with the Westerly line of the Northeast Quarter of the North- east Quarter of Section 2, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th Principal Meridian; thence Northerly along said Westerly line of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 2 to a point of intersection with the Southerly line of said Southeast Quarter of Section 35; thence Westerly along said Southerly line of the Southeast Quarter of Section 35 to a point of inter- section with the Westerly line of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 35; thence Northerly along said Westerly line of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 35 to a point of intersection with said Southerly right-of-way line of Interstate Highway 80; thence Easterly along the Southerly right-of-way of said highway to point of beginning, and containing 12 acres, more or less. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 110INEs 3y/ (located on Highway Al & Interstate N80, Westerlof Howard Johnson!s) y as requested by American College Testing Program, Inc. Notice is further given that pursuant to Section 414.4 of the 1977 Code of Iowa, a hearing by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, on the said proposed rezoning will be held at the Council Chambers at the Civic Center of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:30 P.M. on February 20, 1979, and any person having objections to said proposed action may appear and file objections at said hearing. Dated at Iowa City, Iowa, this 2nd day of February, 1979. /s ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, will hold a Public hearing on February 20, 1979, at 7:30 P.M. in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 410 j E. Washington St., on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map. iThe proposed amendment would change the land use designation of an area located northwest of Highway 1, south of Interstate 80, and westerly of Howard Johnson's from Office Conmercial to Research Park. Copies of the proposed amendment are on file for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa. This notice is given pursuant to Section 414 of the Code of Iowa, 1977. Dated this 2nd day of February, 1979. r s/ ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 3 y( MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIIIEs RESOLUTION NO. 79-73 RESOLUTION APPROVING 711E PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS FOR REDEVELOPMENT ON URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL(S) 93-1/101-2 WIMRMS, the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Lown, has solicitated Offers to Purchase and Redevelop Urban Renewal parcels; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has, under the terms of the land disposition agree- ment, reserved the right to approve preliminary design plans of all redevelopment to occur on Urban Renewal parcels; and, WHEREAS, Pentacrest Garden Apartments has submitted preliminary design plans for the redevelopment of Parcel(s)93-1/101-7 in the Iowa City Urban Renewal Project; and, WHEREAS, said preliminary design plans have been reviewed by the City staff and the Design Review Committee; and, WHEREAS, recommendation from the staff and the Design Review Committee have been received by the City Council, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the preliminary design plans submitted by�entacrecr ( ;n_�rrmrnrc for the redevelopment of Parcel(s) 93-1/101-2 are hereby approved, subject to the conditions and reservations set forth in Attachment A to this Resolution, which attachment is by this reference hereby incorporated herein; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon this approval, necessary permits may be issued for this development upon full compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. It was moved by Perret and seconded by Neuhaucar that the Resolution as read be adopted and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x Balmer x deProsse x Erdahl x Neuhauser x Perrot x Roberts x Vevera Passed and approved this 20th day of February 1979• ATTEST: City Clc �J2�i� Mayor MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES 11r,a,I FD k uTR(:'flv"1 BY^Tijf IEGi`(�s �z 3�/�f I ATTACHMENT A TO RESOLUTION NO. 79-73 The approval of the preliminary design plans for the redevelopment of Parcel(s) 93-1/101_2 submitted by I'entacrest Garden Apartments , as set forth in Resolution No. 79-73 datedFebruary 20 1979_, is hereby made subject to the ollowing conditions or reservations. I. The redeveloper may substitute Cockspur, Hawthorn, Calory Pear, or Bradford Pear instead of using Russian Olive. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140IIIES w, I r City of Iowa Cit, MEMORANDUM Date: February 16, 1979 To: City Council From: Paul Glaves, Development Coordinator Re: Design Review Parcel 93-1/101-2 (Planting Plan) On November 22, 1977, the City Council approved the preliminary design plans for Pentacrest Garden Apartments, subject to the reservation of the right to subsequently re -review the lighting plan and the planting plan. The lighting plan was subsequently reviewed and approved by action nting Plan related eto�species cselectilonrrather tthan placement ofions regarding ethealandscape materials. The Design Review Committee had objected to the use of three species of trees as shown on the initial plans. The planting plan has been revised and has been reviewed by the Design Review Committee. The Committee had previously objected to the placement of sugar maple trees in islands in the parking lot because this species is extremely susceptible to damage from salt and to damage from exhaust fumes. A substitution of hackberry 'trees for the sugar maples was made at these locations. The Design Review Committee had objected to the use of hopa crabapple trees because they drop their fruit and are generally messy. The hopa crabs have been deleted from the planting plan and other species of flowering crabs have been substituted in their place. The Design Review Committee had sug- gested to the developer that the use of Russian olives was a problem because they are more appropriate in a more rural setting and because they require high maintenance in an urban setting. The objections to the Russian olives were transmitted to the landscape architect who chose to continue to use them. The revised planting plan was reviewed by the Design Review Committee at its meeting of February 14. The Committee reiterated its concerns regarding the Russian olives and suggested that the developer use Cock- spur hawthorne, calery pear or sargent crab in place of the Russian olives. However, the Design Review Committee felt that overall the Planting plan was good, and should be approved. The suggestions for replacement of Russian olives with one of the other species has been forwarded to the developer. resolutionThe approving iilminary f,tntntaafor this developntcontans, nattachmentAhestaementhtthe developerutThe staffur orecommendscaleryadoptionearorofathist resolution. jm4/23 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I10IREs ,�s RESOLUTION NO. 79-74 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATION OF AN OPEN PARKING STRUCTURE IN IOWA CITY, IOWA WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, is engaged in a redevelopment project in downtown Iowa City; and, WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City has prepared and adopted an Urban Renewal Plan for said project, consisting of the Urban Renewal Plan, dated September 3, 1969, adopted by Resolution Number 2157, as amended from time to time, which Plan has been recorded among the land records in the Office of the Johnson County Recorder in Book 490 at Page 408; and, WHEREAS, in furtherance of the Objectives set forth in said Urban Renewal Plan the City of Iowa City has adopted a "Resolution Authorizing and Providing for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of $5,200,000 Parking Facilities Revenue Bonds of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, Under the Provisions of the City Code of Iowa, and Providing for a Method of Payment of Said Bonds," Resolution Number 78-484, passed and approved on November 7, 1978, hereinafter referred to as the Bond Resolution; and, WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City is constructing an open parking structure located on Block 83, Original Town, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; and, WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to provide assurances to certain parties regarding the use and operation of said open parking structure. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the following assurances are provided to all Retail Tenants, now, or at any time during the next twenty-five years, occupying leased premises of more than 10,000 square feet within the boundaries of the Iowa City Central Business District for a lease term of more than four years. 1. The City of Iowa City, Iowa, is now constructing and shall complete the construction of an open parking structure on Block 83, Original Town, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa. Said parking structure is owned by the City of Iowa City, Iowa; is being constructed fully in accordance with applicable Codes and Ordinances; and is exempt from real property taxation under the laws of Iowa now in effect. I 2. The City of Iowa City, Iowa, shall operate and maintain said parking structure for a minimum period of twenty-five years from the date of the completion of construction of said structure which, barring acts of God or other unavoidable delays, shall be not later than .January 1, 1980. The City shall insure said structure in the manner set forth in Section 16(c) of the Bond Resolution and shall use the proceeds of such insurance, to the extent necessary, to repair or replace the stricture in the event of damage to, or destruction of the structure, provided such repair or replacement remains a viable method of meeting the customer access needs of the Central Business District. This shall not serve to commit any funds other than the proceeds of said insurance. During the twenty-five year period set forth above, the City shall not otherwise convert the structure to a use other than parking. 3. During the twenty-five year period set forth above, the City shall operate said structure so that it is suitable and available for use by the public at the rates then in effect, at least between the hours of 7:00 a.m, and 10:00 p.m., daily. During such hours of availability, the City shall maintain 3 S'S MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -D[5 1101aES Res. No. 79-74 -2- access to the structure for automobiles and pedestrians, and shall maintain access between the parking areas and the stairs and elevators, and shall operate the elevators in said structure. 4. The City, rather than any other party, shall provide or cause to be pro- vided, security for said structure, at a level which is in the City's sole judgment, appropriate. DE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that nothing contained herein shall serve to reduce any OF the City's obligations as set forth in the Urban Renewal Plan or the Bond Resolution. Illi IT FURTHER RESOI.VEU that the City Manager and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to cause this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder, .Johnson County, Iowa. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Roberts that tile Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Balmer X deProsse x Erdahl x Neuhauscr Jc Perrot x Roberts X Vevera Passed and approved this 20th day of February , 1979 Nayor Arrrs•r: City C rk MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES RECEIVED 6 APPROVED EY THE LEGAL DEPARTIMT "I City of Iowa Cif`` Date: February 16, 1979 To: City Council From: Paul Glaves, Development Coordinator Re: Operation of the Block 83 Parking Ramp I. Included on the agenda for the February 20 Council meeting is a Resolution Providing for the Operation of an Open Parking Structure in Iowa City, Iowa. The resolution has been drafted to be adopted by the City Council and recorded in the records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office. The City has, for a number of years, recognized the necessity to provide an adequate number of parking spaces to support the central business district's economic activ- ity. This policy is reflected in the adopted parkingpolicy, the Urban Renewal Plan, and in several recent Council actions. The issuance of the parking facility's revenue bonds and the on-going construction of the Block 83 parking ramp are the steps being taken to provide the parking facilities needed. Now that the City has taken the actions necessary to construct the facility, it is necessary to provide assurances to several pro- spective long-term tenants seeking downtown locations regarding the City's intention to operate and maintain the parking facilities so that they remain available for use by the public. The resolution provided to the City Council references the Urban Renewal Plan and the provisions of the parking facilities revenue bond resolution. The assurances contained within the resolution are straightforward and reasonable. .For the most part they are specific comments relating to restatements of existing Council intentions. Listed below are ments: each of the four assurance state - A. Statement #1 simply states the facts that the parking struc- ture is owned by the City, is tax exempt, and is being con- structed in accordance with the applicable codes and ordin- ances. This requires no explanation. 3. Assurance State #2 states that the City shall operate the parking ramp for at least 25 years. The resolution restates the requirement contained in Section 16C of the bond reso- lution to maintain insurance on the structure. The bond resolution does, however, specify that the City shall use the proceeds of the insurance to rebuild or repair the structure or to use the proceeds to pay off the bonds. Because paying off the bonds without rebuilding or repairing the structure should it be damaged provides no parking supply to support MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401REs downtown retail activity this does not provide sufficient assurance that the parking will be available in the future. This resolution provides that as long as it is viable to repair or replace the parking structure to meet customer access needs of the CBD the proceeds will be used to repair or replace the parking ramp. This does not commit any additional funds other than the proceeds of the insurance, and then only j to the extent necessary. The resolution also states that the City onvert he i use other thanwill not cparkingtforuae25 year of the peri�od9 structure to a C. Assurance #3 states that the parking ramp will be open, with ( pedestrian and vehicle access between the hours of 7:00 A.M. Ji and 10:00 P.M. daily. This does not mean that the facility needs to be attendent controlled at all times during that period but rather means it needs to be possible to get cars and people in and out of the facility. D. Assurance #4 simply states that it is the City's respon— sibility to provide security in the parking rather than the responsibility of any other party. It however specifies that the appropriate level of security shall be determined solely by the City. 3. The provisions contained in this resolution are designed to provide assurances to the large, major retailers whose operation depends on the ready availability of a substantial number of parking spaces. This applies specifically to certain tenants seeking space in Old Capitol Center but applies equally to other tenants who may be seeking space in existing CBD buildings such as the Roshek's building or the building now containing Younker's. The resolution has been discussed with, and reviewed by, the City Attorney, and has been reviewed by the Parking Superintendent and the Director of Finance. Staff strongly recommends the adoption of this resolu- tion. I jm4/22 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES l� RESOLDTION NO. 79-75 RESOLUTION ALZHORIZING EXI=ION OF AGREEMENT WITH CHARLES J. R. MCCLURE & ASSOCIATES WHEFEF1.S, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, has negotiated an agreement with �d attac to s Resolution , a Oopy of said e reference made a WHEREAS, the City Council deans it in the public interest to enter into said agreement to direct the consultant to study the heating ventilating and air cond,t,nn;nn a„s*.. in the ..• i - r In detail and Prepare plans & s ecifications for a contract after the Cit Council j decides on a course of action. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TES CITY COUNCIL: 1. That the Mayor and City Clerk to aare hereby authorized and directed araamant with Charles J. R. McClure & Associates 2. That the City Clerk shall furnish copies of said agreement to any citizen requesting same. It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by Resolution be adopted, ar upon rod cail there were: Balmer the AYES: NAPS: ABSENT: x BALMER x -- dePROSSE x ERDAHL x NEUHAUSER x PERRET x ROBERTS X VEVERA Passed and approved this 20th dayoof FFebruary 1979. ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk By Tire 3 i�w MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES AGREEMENT This Agreement, made and entered into this27th daBebruary , 1979, by and between the City of Iowa City, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as ,the City and Charles J. R. McClure and Associates Inc. of St. Louis Missouri, hereinafter referred to as the Consultant. Now therefore, it is hereby agreed by and between the parties hereto that the City does retain and employ the said Consultant to act for and represent it in all matters involved in the terms of this Agreement.' Such contract of employment to be subject to the following terms and conditions and stipulations, to wit: The Consultant shall not commit any of the following employment prac- tices and agrees to prohibit the following practices in any subcon- tracts. a. To discharge from employment or refuse to hire any individual because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, or sexual preference. b. To discriminate against any individual in terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, or sexual preference. I. SCOPE OF SERVICES The City of Iowa City Civic Center is divided into two general areas. the Police and Fire Department compose one area and the general government composes the other area. The air conditioning system on the general government portion is antiquated and constantly breaks down under summer cooling loads. The primary objective of this agreement is to determine the deficiencies of the present air conditioning system on the general government area of the Civic Center and provide recommendations and plans and specifications to remedy the problems. While studying the air conditioning problem on the general government area of the building, the City also wants to take this opportunity to do an energy audit of the entire Iowa City Civic Center from the standpoint of energy usage to determine (1) whether the building uses excessive energy, and (2) whether there are additions, modifications, or alterations which could feasibly be made to the building or its use to reduce the overall consumption of energy. A. AUDIT To accomplish the above named objectives the Consultant shall prepare an energy audit and describe the modifications and im- provements recommended to remedy the air conditioning system and to achieve energy conservation. The Consultant shall use his professional judgment and discretion in determining how much detail and complexity each step of the audit should entail. The audit should include but not be limited to the following steps: 1. Develop an inventory of each component of the existing energy system. This should include the electric service entrance, power distribution, lighting systems, major electrical appliances, fuel system, boilers, heat exchangers, temperature controls, pumps, fans, refrigeration systems, condensors and domestic water service equipment. 2. Inspect the existing building and its equipment to confirm construction materials; evaluate operating characteristics MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIOS•DES MOINES 2 of the existing heating and air conditioning equipment; measure ventilation rates; and compare observations with prior reports and drawings. 3. Calculate the design maximum heating and cooling loads and required rates. 4. Prepare detailed schedules of normal use of the facility and calculate monthly and annual energy uses as a function of normal annual weather occurrence and proper performance of existing systems. 5. Develop estimated allocations of the uses of electricity and gas for the following functions: illumination, air handling, heating auxiliaries, refrigeration auxiliaries, appliances and machinery, outdoor lighting, refrigeration, space heating, ventilation air heating, domestic hot water heating, cooking and appliance fuel. 6. Develop alternative systems, equipment and building operations that may reduce energy use; calculate the annual energy use variation with each alternative and evaluate the impact of the change on quality of performance. 7. Prepare estimates of cost avoidance and implementation expenses for those alternatives that will provide significant improvement in the energy use or quality of performance. Alternates should be compared using rate of return and other comparative measures deemed suitable by the Consultant. 8. Prepare a report of the different system analyses, cost and benefits and include charts and diagrams where applicable. Review the report with City representatives. B. DESIGN PHASE I When authorized by the City the Consultant shall prepare construction documents, plans, specifications, detailed cost estimates and other engineering services to implement those alterations to the building facility as are found feasible by the City. These shall include: 1. Preparation of required contract forms, including the proposal forms and notice to bidders, drawings, technical specifications, and other documents as needed to complete the construction contract documents. 2. Advise the City of any changes in the Consultant's latest opinion of the probable project construction costs caused by changes in scope, design requirements, construction costs or other conditions. 3. The Consultant shall furnish the City with five (5) copies of the plans and specifications for the final review by the City. C. BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE The Consultant shall provide the following services in this phase upon written authorization from the City: a. Assist the City in securing bids and providing bid documents for contractors. b. Tabulation and analysis of bid results and furnishing recommendations on the award of the construction contracts. C. Assistance on the preparation of the formal documents for award of the contract. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES n01NEs a Review shop drawings and samples, the results of tests and inspections and other data which any contractor is required to submit for general conformance with the design concept of the project and general compliance with the information given in the contract documents; determine the general acceptability of substitute materials and equipment proposed by contractor(s); and receive and review (for general content . as required by the specifications) maintenance and operating instructions, schedules, guarantees, bonds and certificates of inspection which are to be assembled by contractor(s) in accordance with the contract documents. This review does not relieve the construction contractor or supplier from responsibility for errors, correctness of details, or conformance with the contract(s). e. The Consultant and the City shall discuss interpretation of the requirements of the construction contract documents. The Consultant shall have the authority to act on behalf of the City; however, final decisions on any matter shall rest with the City. f. Review and process application for progress payments. g. Conduct an inspection to determine if the project is substantially complete and a final inspection to determine if the project has been completed in accordance with the contract documents and if each contractor has fulfilled all of his obligations thereunder so that the Consultant may approve, in writing, final payment to each contractor. h. Issue all instructions of the City to the contractor; prepare routine change orders as required for approval by the City; and require special instruction and testing of the work as the Consultant deems necessary. i. Make visits at appropriate intervals to the site of the project to familiarize himself generally with the progress and quality of the work and determine in general if the work is proceeding in accordance with the construction contract documents. On the basis of on-site observations, the Consultant shall endeavor to guard the City against defects or deficiencies in the work of the contractor and may disapprove or reject work as failing to conform to the construction contract. ADDITIONAL SERVICES OF THE CONSULTANT If authorized in writing by furnish or obtain from others following types which are not basic services. These will be Compensation for Services. the City, the Consultant shall the additional services of the considered normal or customary paid for as stated in Section V, a. Preparation of applications and supporting documents for governmental grants, loans or advances in connection with the Project; preparation or review of environmental assessments and impact statements; and assistance in obtaining approvals of authorities having jurisdiction over the anticipated environmental impact of the Project. b. Assist the City as expert witness in litigation arising from the development or construction of the Project. C. Preparation of operating and maintenance manuals, extensive assistance in the utilization of any equipment or system, and training personnel for operation in maintenance. d. Preparation of original contract drawings modified to reflect significant changes made after the contract(s) award or during construction progress. These Mylar reproducibles shall be provided for the City's files and MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MDnIEs use and be based on data furnished to Consultant by the Contractor or City, or furnished by the Resident Project Representative if provided by the Consultant. The Consultant shall not be liable for use of such documents on other projects. e. Services resulting from significant changes in general scope of the Project or its design including, but not limited to, changes in size, complexity, and revising previously accepted studies, reports, design documents, or contract documents when such revisions are due to causes beyond the Consultant's control. Technical observation of construction by a full-time Resident Project Representative and supporting staff. The duties, responsibilities and the limitations on the authority of the Resident Project Representative and assistants are as set forth in Exhibit A and are made a part of this Agreement before such services begin. Through more extensive on-site observations of the work in progress and field checks of materials and equipment by the Resident Project Representative and assistants, the Consultant shall endeavor to provide further protection for the City against defects and deficiencies in the work. II. GENERAL TERMS 1. The Consultant or the City may terminate this Agreement upon seven (7) days notice. If the Agreement is terminated, the Consultant shall be paid on the basis of work satisfactorily completed and accepted by the City. The portion of work completed under each phase not yet accepted by the City shall be determined mutually by the City and the Consultant. If the City and the Consultant are unable to agree on the percentage of completion, the matter shall be settled by the procedures of the American Arbitration Association. 2. The agreement to arbitrate is limited to disagreements as to the meaning and scope of the Agreement; nothing herein shall be construed to bind the parties to arbitration nor to bar legal remedies in law or in equity with regard to civil liability, breach of contract or other issues arising from this Agreement. 3. Venue of any suit or cause of action under this Agreement shall lie in Johnson County, Iowa. 4. Records of the Consultant's Standard Time Charges pertaining to the Project shall be kept on a generally recognized accounting basis and shall be available to the City or its authorized representative at mutually convenient times. It is agreed that any duly authorized representative shall have access to any books, documents, papers, and records of the Consultant which are directly pertinent to this specific contract for the purpose of making audit examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions. It is agreed such examinations by any party shall be made at the St. Louis office. 5. This Agreement shall be binding upon the successor and the assigns of the parties hereto; provided, however, that no assignment shall be made without the written consent of all parties to said Agreement. 6. It is understood and agreed that the employment of the Consultant by the City for the purposes of said Project shall be exclusive, but the Consultant shall have the right to employ such assistance as may be required for the performance of the Project. Said Consultant shall be responsible for the compensation, insurance, and all clerical detail involved in their employment. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 11010CS 5 7. It is further agreed that no party to this Agreement will perform contrary to any State, Federal or County law or any of the Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. 8. The Consultant shall attend such meetings of the City Council relative to the work set forth in this contract as may be requested by the City. Any requirement made by the above named representatives of the City shall be given with reasonable notice to the Consultant so that he/she may attend. 9. The Consultant agrees to furnish all reports and/or drawings with the seal of a Professional Engineer or Architect affixed thereto where such seal is required by law. 10. The City agrees to tender to the Consultant all fees and money in accordance with this Agreement except that failure by the Consultant to satisfactorily perform in accordance with this Agreement shall constitute grounds for the City to withhold payment of the amount sufficient to properly complete the Project in accordance with this Agreement. j11. Should any section of this Agreement be found to be invalid, it is agreed that all other sections shall remain in full force and effect as though severable from the part invalid. III. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY The City shall: 1. Provide full information as to the requirements for the Project. 2. Designate Richard J. Plastino to act as the City's representative with respect to the work to be performed under this Agreement and such person shall have complete authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define the City's policies and decisions with respect to materials, equipment, elements and systems pertinent to the work covered by this Agreement. 3. Assist the Consultant by placing at his disposal all available information pertinent to the site of the project including previous reports and any other data relative to design and construction of the Project. 4. Make all provisions for the Consultant to enter upon public and private land as required for the Consultant to perform his work under this Agreement. 5. Examine all studies, reports, sketches, estimates, specifications, drawing proposals, and other documents presented by the Consultant and render in writing decisions pertaining to the documents within fifteen (15) days after receipt so as not to delay the work of the Consultant. IV, TIME OF COMPLETION Section I.A. AUDIT - The Consultant shall submit the report within 90 days after award of this contract. Section I.B. DESIGN PHASE - Design shall be completed 90 days after authorization to proceed is received from the City. Section I.C. BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE - There will be no specific time limits on the bidding and construction phase. V. COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES The City agrees to pay the following amounts as compensation for ser- vices under this contract. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES I40InES 6 Phase I.A. - Audit. The City will pay the Consultant on an hourly rate based on the rate schedule attached as Appendix B with a "not to exceed" of $12,150. Phase I.B. - Design Phase - The City will pay the Consultant on an hourly rate based on the rate schedule attached as Appendix B. The "not to exceed" for this portion of the Agreement will be negotiated at a later date after the Scope of Services has been better defined. Phase I.C. - Bidding and Construction Phase - The City will pay the Consultant on an hourly rate based on the rate schedule 1 attached as Appendix B. The "not to exceed" for this portion of the Agreement will be negotiated at a later date after the Scope 1 of Services has been better defined. Phase I.D. - Additional Services of the Consultant - The City will pay the Consultant on an hourly rate based on the rate schedule attached as Appendix B. The lump sum figures listed or negotiated above do not include reimbursable costs. The City will pay the Consultant the actual cost .of all reimbursable expenses as listed below. A. Expense of transportation and living when traveling in connection with the project and for long-distance calls times a multiplier of 1.05. B. Expense of reproduction, postage and handling of drawings and specifications excluding copies for the Consultant's office use times a multiplier of 1.05. C. Computer time for design work times a multiplier of 1.10. The Consultant shall submit monthly statements for the work under this Agreement and for reimbursable expenses incurred. These statements shall list each classification of employee, the hours worked, and the rate of compensation. Reimbursable expenses shall be shown as a separate item. The City shall make monthly payments in response to these statements. The undersigned do hereby state that this Agreement is executed in triplicate, as though each were an original and that there are no oral agreements that have not been reduced in writing in this instrument. FOR THE CITY: ATTEST: CHARLES J. R. McCLURE AND ASSOCIATES, INC. S CITY CLERK (�7 STATE OF IOWA JOHNSON COUNTY /%7% On thisLdfday of, T ., 1478, before me, a Notary Public duly commissioned and quae in and for said County and State, plifl personally appeared / a4._rY/ C7. `; v�,n__, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and Abbie Stolfus, City Clerk of said City, each being to me personally known to be the identical persons and officers named in the foregoing instrument, who executed the same under and by virtue of the authority vested in them by the City Council of said MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110IRES 7 City, and each for himself acknowledged the execution thereof to be his voluntary act and deed for purposes herein expressed. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal at Iowa City, Iowa, the day and year last above written. Notary Public in and and f� Johnson County, Iowa STATE OF MISSOURI COUNTY OF YAQNM ST. LOUIS 9 On this 27th day Of February , 197fi, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and said State, personally appeared Charles I. R. M�Clure and Philip D. Sutherlin to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that they are the President and Secretary , respectively, of said corporation; that no sea has been procured by the said) (the -seal affixed thereto is the seal of said) corporation; that said instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of said corporation by authority of its Board of Directors and that the said cClure and philio Suther i , as such officers, acknowledged the execution of said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said corporation, by it and by them voluntarily executed. Notary Pu ltc Th and f0said County and State My Comrission E>:pires lune 15, mr N^, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES CX141BIT "A" TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS BETWEEN THE OWNER AND THE CONSULTANT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Duties, Re•ponslbihties and Limitations of the Authority of the Resident Project Representatively) A. GENERAL The Resident Project Representative is she CONSULTANT's Agent and shall act under the supervision and direction of the CONSULTANT. B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Resident Project Representative shall: 1. Schedule: Review the progress schedule piepa(ud by the Contractorls) for compliance with the contiacl(s) and give writ- ten advice to the CONSULTANT concerning its acceptability. Z Conferences: Attend pre•construclion conferences. Ar. range a schedule of progress meetings and other job confer• ences as required in consultation with the CONSULTANT and notify in advance those expected to attend. Maintain and circulate copies of records of the meetings. 3. Liaison: a. Serve as the CONSULTANT's liaison with the Contractors) working principally through the Conlractor(s)' superinten- dent(s). Alert the Contractor(s), through his superintendent, to the hazards involved in accepting and acting upon instructions from others, except such instructions liansmitled through the CONSULTANT. b. Cooperate with the Contractor(s) in his dealings with the various local agencies having jurisdiction over the PROJECT in order to complete service connections to public utilities and facilities. c. Assist the CONSULTANT in obtaining from the OWNER additional details or information, when required at the job site for proper execution of the work. 4. Approvals: When required, assist the CONSULTANT in ob. taining from the Contracmrfs) a list of his proposed supptius and subcontractors. 5. Samples: Assist the CONSULTANT in obtaining field sam- ples of materials delivered to the site which are required to be furnished, and keep record of actions taken by the CONSULT- ANT. 6. Shop Drawings: A Receive reviewed shop drawings and other submission from the CONSULTANT; record the data received, maintain a file of the drawings and submissions, and check the consliuction for compliance with them. b. Alen the Conlractor(s)' superiniendenl(s) when he observes materials or equipment being installed before review of shop drawings or samples, where such is required, and advise the CONSULTANT when the believes it is necessary to disap- prove work as faVing to conform to the construction con- tract(s). 7. Review of Work, Inspections and Tests: a. Conduct on-site observations of the work in progress for the CONSULTANT as a basis for determining that the PRO- JLCT is proceeding in accordance with the construction contract(s). It. Disapprove of or reject work observed which is defective; i.e., it is unsatisfactory, faulty, or does not conform to the requirements of the construction contract(s). e. Verify that tests, including equipment and systems start- up, which are required by the construction contract(s) are con- ducted and that the Contractor(s) maintains adequate records thereof; observe, record and report to the CONSULTANT appropriate details relative to the Iml procedures and startups. d, Accompany visiting inspectors representing public or other agencies having jurisdiction over the PROJECT, record the out- come of these inspections and report to the CONSULTANT. 8. Interpretation of Construction Contract: Transmit to the Conlraclor(s) the CONSULTANT's interpretations of the con. struction contiaci(s). 9. Modifications: Consider and evaluate the Contractor($)' sug. gestions for modifications in the drawings or specifications and report them with recommendation to the CONSULTANT. 10 lo. Records: a. Maintain at the job site orderly files lot correspondence, reponsof job conferences, shop drawings and other submissions, reproductions of original contract documents including all ad• denda. change authorizations, field orders, and additional draw. ings issued subsequent to the award of the eomract(s), the CONSULTANT's interpretations of the construction contract($), progress reports, and other PROJECT related documents. b. Keep a diary or log book, recording hours on the job site, weather conditions. Inst of visiting officials, daily activities, decisions, observations in general and specific observations in more detail as in the use of observing the Isms procedures. c. Record the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all contractors, subcontractors and major material suppliers. d. Maintain a set of drawings on which authorized changes are noted, and deliver to the CONSULTANT at the completion of the PROJECT. 11. Reports: a. Furnish the CONSULTANT periodic reports as required of progress of the PROJECT and she Contractor(s)' compliance with the approved progress schec lelsl. b. Confer with the CONSULTANT in advance of scheduled major tests, inspections or start of important phases of the' PROJECT. 12. Payment Requisitions Review applications for payment with the Contractorls) for compliance with the established procedure for their submission and forward them with recommendations to the CONSULT. ANT, noting particularly their relation to the work completed and materials and equipment delivered at the site. 13. Guarantees, Certificates, Maintenance and Operation Manuals During the course of the work, assemble the Guarantees. Certifi. cates, Maintenance and Operation Manuals and other required data to be furnished by the Contractor(s) and upon acceptance of the PROJECT, deliver this material to the CONSULTANT for his review and forwarding to the OWNER. 14. Completion: s. Prior to inspection for substantial completion, submit to the Contractor(s) a list of observed items requiring correction. It. Conduct final inspection in the company of the CONSULT. ANT and the OWNER and prepare a final list of items to be corrected. c. Verify that all items on the final list have been corrected and make recommendations to the CONSULTANT concerning acceptance, C. LIMITATIONS OF AUTHORITY Except upon written instructions of the CONSULTANT the Resident Project Representative: 1. Shall not authorize any deviation from the construction contract(s) or approve any substitute materials or equipment. 2. Shall not undertake any of the responsibilities of the Con. tractor(s). the subcontractors or the Coniiaclor(s)' superinten. dent. 3. Shall not expedite the work for the Contracior(s). 4. Shall not advise on or issue directions relative to any aspect of the means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction untess such is specifically called for in the Com structlon Contract(s). 5. Shall not authorize the OWNER to occupy the PROJECT in whole or in part. 6. Shall not participate in specialized field or laboratory tests or inspection conducted by others. 7. Shall not assist contractor(s) in maintaining up to -date copy of Record Drawings. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES rlofuLS f •'..."�Is.sA.r.�MfLJ Exhibit 'B" CHARLES J. R. MCCLURE AND ASSOCIATES INC. HEATING . AIR CONDITIONING . PLUMBING • POWER GENERATION CONSULTING ENGINEERS ASSOCIATE ENGINEERS RALPH H. METCALF WILLIAM J. COAD' THOMAS M. MCCARTHY PHILIP D. SUTHERLIN ALBERT W. BLACK, III GERALD J. WILLIAMS 2018 S. BIG BEND BOULEVARD Sr. Louts, MISSOUNI 83117 (314) 845.8232 Rate Schedule for Engineering Services Effective October 1, 1977: Principals --------------------------------- $45.00/hour Senior Engineers ------------------------------- $32,50/hour Office Engineers ------------------------------- $27.50/hour Maintenance Engineers ------------------------- $20.00/hour Designers ------------------------------------ $20.00/hour Draftsmen ---------------- —----------------- $16.50/hour Stenographers -------------------------------- $10.00/hour Reimbursement of expenses of travel and document duplication. United Computing System shared time service charges will be Invoiced at cost plus 10%. r PIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110I1JES 1 RESOLUTION NO. 79-76 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH HY-VEE FOOD STORES, INC., MARY L. BOYD AND FRIEDA L. RUMMELHART AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, has negotiated an agreement with Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc., Mary L. Boyd and Frieda L. Rummelhart and the Iowa Department of Transportation, a copy of said agreement being attached to this Resolution and by this reference made a part hereof, and, WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the public interest to enter into said agreement to authorize the construction of a special public road connection to U.S. Highway 6. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 1. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the agreement with Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc., Mary L. Boyd and Frieda L. Rummelhart and the Iowa Department of Transportation. 2. That the City Clerk shall furnish copies of said agreement to any citizen requesting the same. 3. That approval of this agreement is subject to Hy -Vee Food Stores, Ro Inc. paying for the extension of Hollywood Boulevard to Special Public ad to US6. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Roberts that the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x BALMER x . dePROSSE eta n ERDAHL x NEUHAUSER x PERRET x ROBERTS x VEVERA Passed and approved this 20th day of February , 1979. J MAOY-R�— ATTEST: CITY CLERK 14 By The La;,al >-/I. •7Yil,C 3v7 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES h101REs Forty810ml 4-77 REQUEST FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIAL PUBLIC ROAD CONNECTION It is hereby requested that a special public road connection be authorized and established on Primary Road No, IS -A . (See, 15 , T. 79–N R 6–W –4 2 Miles_ T at from 1 �)' JOhneon County, Otroceon - Town, 1 lace or OLJwct ' more specifically described as follows: At oentmlina ctatirn M+82.815 elf f 'jahc. V 6 A Plat of the proposed development Is attached to and is part of this request. The undersigned agree and affiml that if the request for a special public road connection is authorized the following Stipulations shall govern. j 1. The Department reserves the right to remove or relocate the special public road connection. 2. There shall be a minimum distance of 77' between the centerline of primary road f IS_ F, or a minimum distance of 17' from the right of way line (whichever is the greater distance) and the near edge of the frontage road. 3. The frontage road reservation shall comply with the minimum width that will be accepted by the county (city XX Z3& for the establishment of aXpt c(street), but in no instance shall the frontage road reservation be less than 50' in width. r h-;ldJMe nrhn. 1. 1 1� 1. •t r.,...._ _ ..1 . Rnos_Irt r h., maa5r_roari�_u,hr..l,,, of 5. Septic tanks, cess pools or cellar drains shall not outlet into the primary road right-of-way, 6. In the establishment of a special public road connection at Station 1 75+A7 AA , Project�lJ the following existing private entrances will be permanently removed or extinguished. Station : Side None 7. We, the undersigned, are the owner, or owners, of record, or the legal and duly authorized representative of the owner, of the property abutting Primary Road US.6 _between Station 167+20 and Stolon 186+17 on the Falth side, Project T1I_DF – 1n52 , have read, understand and agree to the conditions and requirements set forth in this request and policy of the Iowa Department of Transportation, Highway Division on the Acquisition of Access Rights along the Interstate and Primary Road Systems dated 1977, for the establishment of a special public road connection. It is further agreed that the undersigned shall Savo the State. and the lown Department of Transportation harmless of any damage or losses that may be sustained by any Person, or persons, on account of the conditions and requirements of this agreement. Failure to comply with conditions and requirements of this agreement shall render this agreement and request null and void. See A lditional Requirements on Attachrtent. IRn.1.'. Ad ..Is ern nr ' m .mn YIRnHmn AtlGrn.. Tyr. nr Punt Noon MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DEI, I40111ES File 472 OI IggHr. .' / Connection No. .S� `� C' 9� — 7nhnanrl County Project No. TSl_nF 1n57 lo.. Date REQUEST FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIAL PUBLIC ROAD CONNECTION It is hereby requested that a special public road connection be authorized and established on Primary Road No, IS -A . (See, 15 , T. 79–N R 6–W –4 2 Miles_ T at from 1 �)' JOhneon County, Otroceon - Town, 1 lace or OLJwct ' more specifically described as follows: At oentmlina ctatirn M+82.815 elf f 'jahc. V 6 A Plat of the proposed development Is attached to and is part of this request. The undersigned agree and affiml that if the request for a special public road connection is authorized the following Stipulations shall govern. j 1. The Department reserves the right to remove or relocate the special public road connection. 2. There shall be a minimum distance of 77' between the centerline of primary road f IS_ F, or a minimum distance of 17' from the right of way line (whichever is the greater distance) and the near edge of the frontage road. 3. The frontage road reservation shall comply with the minimum width that will be accepted by the county (city XX Z3& for the establishment of aXpt c(street), but in no instance shall the frontage road reservation be less than 50' in width. r h-;ldJMe nrhn. 1. 1 1� 1. •t r.,...._ _ ..1 . Rnos_Irt r h., maa5r_roari�_u,hr..l,,, of 5. Septic tanks, cess pools or cellar drains shall not outlet into the primary road right-of-way, 6. In the establishment of a special public road connection at Station 1 75+A7 AA , Project�lJ the following existing private entrances will be permanently removed or extinguished. Station : Side None 7. We, the undersigned, are the owner, or owners, of record, or the legal and duly authorized representative of the owner, of the property abutting Primary Road US.6 _between Station 167+20 and Stolon 186+17 on the Falth side, Project T1I_DF – 1n52 , have read, understand and agree to the conditions and requirements set forth in this request and policy of the Iowa Department of Transportation, Highway Division on the Acquisition of Access Rights along the Interstate and Primary Road Systems dated 1977, for the establishment of a special public road connection. It is further agreed that the undersigned shall Savo the State. and the lown Department of Transportation harmless of any damage or losses that may be sustained by any Person, or persons, on account of the conditions and requirements of this agreement. Failure to comply with conditions and requirements of this agreement shall render this agreement and request null and void. See A lditional Requirements on Attachrtent. IRn.1.'. Ad ..Is ern nr ' m .mn YIRnHmn AtlGrn.. Tyr. nr Punt Noon MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DEI, I40111ES R 8. That the Entnsnoe, including Drainage Structure, Grading and Sur- fac 9 shall be amstructed by the Applicant at the Applicants er._ pane and shall thereafter be maintained at the Applicants e%Tense. I / ( 2 Mary Lucilled �1 A. E. Greb MYS000DtemOn MW E9M0 Frieda L. Rlmnelhart 612 Park Road / Iowa City, Iaaa 52240 / / ��:.� Duane W. Lewis �•�' $ Boyd 6 Rummel! -ort 601 S. Gilbert Iaaa City, Iaaa 52240 1610 S. Gilbert Street Prank Boyd Ia7a City, Iaaa 52240 S JUDITH F. PETERSEX Bert J. Miller MY COMMISSION EXPIRES C — Se (ember 30.1979 %Boyd s Rummelhart = t lyEC 1 1977 601 S. Gilbert Iaaa City, Iowa 52240 R.R. H2 Holly d Propertie Irma City, Iowa 52240 ��,. V. F.47. Post (13949 Tru JUDITH F. PCTE4SEX--- MY COMMISSIO 30 1979 k2ttmberDEC 2 9 1977 114 East Monroe Street Mount Pleasant, Iaaa 52641 UghTay 6 By Pass East Iaaa City, Iaaa 52240 _ W JUDITH F. POINISEX MY COMMISS'" F7%�°FS DEC 2 y 1977 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101NES I' t FORM aai 3. _,s 0 IOWA DEPARTSIENT OF TRANSPORTATION Highway Division ACCESS PLAT County JohlI1S01'1 Proj. No. DlJ—DF — 1052 SPECIAL PUBLIC ROAD CONNECTION CHECK i PRIVATE PROPERTY ENTRANCE Access Rights Acquired Access Rights Not Acquired Attach To Form 566 X —� Attach To Form 559 Location Description: Primary Road No. tt-S. R - Sea 15 , T. 79–N , R. E—Id Johnson County, Being — =Z Tn COD: IM0 City , More Specifically described as: (a tncuon) � psi V � \L . iii r,. •.!. 1 �� `_h i%rn Lia.ir. IS •�r<. f'r:. .fr,y, I _�–_--,^. D. Y/• •T• __� '_ ws� � `f '1 • t Li • Z .(_'Yco.-.�I.SL_i.�C d ../ \ 4• \ ...1 •' `'n rL� \I ('.u�m:'•_I.^. CERTIFICATION I nc ,,tq certify that this sketch was preload by me or under my direct personal supervision APPLICANT Fn- A t'a-h m et and i!at I am a duly rceiste:cd profess mn+l engineer under the laws of the/tate of Iuwa. – ec inwr RNo. 4 79 ADDRESS_ ,3.r '.� DATE t9_ r – MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110HIES 1�'1C.Yta tall.^.'.•r.111rIl'L- Kary Lucille Poyd 6 Boyd 9 Runcnelhzwt 601 South Gilbert Iowa City, los:u 52240 i 1. Greb Tara r,I' 1;12 P: -u'1: Road City, Iaaa 52240 Doane 1.1. Le -;!is 1610 South Gilbert Street Iaaa City, Ia:�1 52240 .:,� 'P1.;...:.•I :$ I'BertJ. Miller I : j,::,,_."•; I„� v cs.+a City, Iowa 527.40 CLIy i,t iJ7i Gvmd Prop u't:ics Corpinztion. 0114 t'Fzst lbnroc Street 1!1bunt Pleasant, Iowa 52041 nCC 1 7 1977 V.F.W. Post 17139119 HiBhauy G By -Pass &i,t City, la.+a 52240 ,. G/ . MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES 1 V Four copies of appl "Rion FAL_ and sketch must be filed with �u the Division of Highways, Iowa Department of Transportation Ames, Iowa County Johnson (52) IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Application for approval to install and maintain a traffic control device, Applicant ['.i r., nF T,...., Name of Governmental Authority Gentlemen: Approval is requested for authority to install and maintain a traffic control device at the following location: At the intersection of Bo rum Street and Iii hwa US -6. See Agreement No, 505. (At Station 175+82.85) I THE APPLICANT UNDERSTANDS THAT THE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE MUST COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS CONTROL THE CURRENT MANUAL OF UNIFORM TRAFFIC CO DEVICES, IC71A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. NTROL Attach (to all copies of application) a sketch of proposed installation. Drawing to be complete, showing location of traffic control device in j relation to sidewalks, driveways, streets, etc. Show extra indication such as pedestrian "Walk - Don't Walk", etc., in detail on proposed installation sketch, DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT Signal - - - - - - - - - - (Manufacturer Eagle Controller - - - - - - - - (Manufacturer Automatic Sienal (Model 3 phase MF -10 111-7 PIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES i4OIRES OPERATION \ The traffic control shall function as follows: Three-phase, fully vehicle actuated control West bound left turn phase is a lcading,_permissive movement as shown in sequence chart Date 41=117' By_(; rJe 1�/C•rfL '/ I Name RoBeTT/1. V(.`1'EkA Title MAYIIC (Mayor, Clerk, or Engineer NOTE: THE SIGNAL INSTALLATION MUST HAVE FINAL INSPECTION AND THE- APPROVAL OF THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BEFORE BEING PLACED IN OPERATION. PLEASE NOTIFY OFFICE OF TRAFFIC AND SAFETY, DIVISION OF HIGIWAYS, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AMES, IOWA. AUTHORIZATION Approval is granted, subject to the conditions and restrictions set forth herein, the installation and maintenance of a traffic control devico at the location described above. CONDITION AND/OR RESTRICTIONS I THE IaIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO: (1) Require the removal of such traffic control device upon thirty days' written notice. Either lack of supervision, inadequate enforcement, unapproved operation, or intolerable congestion shall be considered sufficient reason to require removal. (2) Revoke and annul the issued permit if the installation is not in operation within eighteen (18) months after date of approval. DATE T&S 8-27-75 NAME State Traffic Erg .neer, Division of liigh Iowa Department of Transportation / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401flE5 FULL Ve•. lip ]Y... yG 4f, 5 (o,7 16 k1A LS LEFT TURN PROTECTED ON GREEN ARROW -. - T i4y -vea TkAFFIC GHAL ST i.% t MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES P7 7 EE �. 7 15 �fz WNW 0— ps u E Nt: F FULL Ve•. lip ]Y... yG 4f, 5 (o,7 16 k1A LS LEFT TURN PROTECTED ON GREEN ARROW -. - T i4y -vea TkAFFIC GHAL ST i.% t MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES IOWA HIGHWAY DIVISION 6 • z; RE[. N0. 472 Johnson County Post Office Box 427 Special Public Road Connection #516P Iowa City, Iowa 52240 March 30, 1979 i Larry R. Schnittjer; MMS Consultants Inc. 465 Hwy.' I'West Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Schnittjer: Enclosed please find an agreement authorizing the construction of a O Type "A" connection, a plat and an Approved Request for the establ ment of a Special Public Road Connection. ish- The proposed Special Public Road Connection will be on the south side at station. 175+82.85..on Primary Road Extension U.S. 6 approximately 0.2 miles east'from'Gilbert Street in Iowa City in Johnson County, Sincerely yours, Elvert F Lombard Maintenance Operations Assistant EFL:jg cc: Records Center Frank Boyd Mary Boyd Frieda; Rummel hart„ A.E. Grab Bert Miller Frank'Thomas Abbie S,tolfus, City:,Clerk ✓ �E ;I couwac ONIAS S JULESmN. S°UnY SAD" LLNut DONCt"AN,16, :!CIS MIY1iI-µp W,3 '1l.'11101GiL STANLEY SCHOELEAWN ♦LLAf7{{{Q;[9Y"OJ� CMM hDM. 00 New WTpipA SWAGE ,,• DiAngW MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DEs NOINES AGIt1:1:MEN'I AU1'110RIZING'I'111: CONSTM11CTIOP OF A SPECIAL PUBLIC ROAD CONNECTION TO U.S. 6 IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY; JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA Agreement No. 505 --L THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between Ily-Vcc Food Stores, Inc., Mary L. Boyd, and Frieda L. Rummelhart, owners of record, (hereinafter referred to as owners), and the Iowa Department of Transportation, Highway Division, acting for the State of Iowa, (hereinafter referred to as the Department), and the City of Iowa City, (hereinafter referred to as the City). IDENTIFICATION WHEREAS, the owners own land generally located in the SWSE of Section 15, Twp. 79 North, Range 6 West, of the 5th Principal Meridian, which lies south of the south right of way line of Primary Ilighway No. U.S. 6 and •.IYIIEREAS, the State of Iowa previously acquired all rights of direct access from said property from former owners Wilbert Frantz, Mary L. Boyd, and Frieda L. Rummelhart by Warranty Deed dated May 25, 1956, and recorded in the Johnson County Recorder's Office in Book 208, Page 510, and WHEREAS, the owners have submitted plans for the modification and additional signalization required at the location of the Public Road Connection, south side of station 175+82.85, and WHEREAS, these plans have been received a:td approved by the Department and the City and are attached hereto as Exhibit A, and NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed that the Department and the City hereby authorize the construction of a Public Road Connection, right side of station 175+82.25. Ily-Vee agrees to perform, at no cost to the Department or to the City, the construction of the access and the necessary modifications and additional signalization as prepared by the owner in accordance with the Department's current specifications and as. shown on the attached Exhibit A. The modifications of U.S. 6 and the signalization work must be completed prior to the opening of the access location. The City shall be responsible for preparing a contract, letting, and inspection of the additional signalization and modifications as necessary, at no cost to the Department, and the fly -Vee shall reimburse the City for all costs in connection therewith. It is further agreed that after completion and final acceptance has been made by the City and the Department of the U.S. 6 modifications and traffic signals, the ownership of the traffic signals shall become that of the City who shall thereafter be responsible for their maintenance. 3319.14 Code of Iowa requires any work performed under this agreement to be in conformity with the specifications of the D.O.T. If the applicant does not conform to these specifications, the U.O.T. may make the necessary changes and charge the cost against the owners of record, including court action if necessary. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has executed Agreement No. SOS as of the date shown opposite its signature below. RECOXMENDED FOR APPROVAL i 17 Authorized City Official Date Authorized Zoning'Officinl Date District Engineer \ Date , Development Support Engineer Da e APPROVED: o r D. 1.. McLcan Date 111 t'C': r.Uf 17i.'e., .4•. - .. .. .. V OWNERS Signed on this day of , 19 . (Type or Block Print Names below Signature) IIY-VEI: FOOD STORES, INC. By Z\'3 10 _ Uw'Vredenburg, Tr dent , 1 I i . rl • : L' fel ,1 JI .I.t �� Fktfy L. Boyc cc Frieda 1.. RUMMalhart MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140IIIES k I r' RESOLUTION NO. 79-77 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN A RIGHT-OF-WAY ASSURANCE STATEMENT FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECTS i WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Transportation requires cities to comply with the provision of the 1970 Uniform Relocation Assistance and Land Acquisition Policies Act by furnishing assurances concerning acquisition of right-of-way for highway projects funded with Federal Aid funds to them. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign a right-of-way assurance statement for Federal Aid Projects. i It was moved by Roberts and seconded by deProsse that the Resolution be adopted and upon roll call vote there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: I x BALMER —x dePROSSE - x— ERDAHL —x-- NEUHAUSER x PERRET x ROBERTS x VEVERA i I Passed and approved this 20th day of Fahri,ary 1979. I MAYOR ATTEST: J CITY CLERK i ,1 r, r.;:;:;..,:a By T!r_ Legal 3y$ FA MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES To: Iowa Department of Transportation Office of Urban Systems 826 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY 1979 Subject: Assurances regarding future acquisition of right of way for highway projects funded with Federal -Aid funds. I To comply with the provisions of the 1970 Uniform Relocation Assistance and Land Acquisition Policies Act, the City Council Of the City of Iowa Cit assurances to the Iowa Department of Trafurnishes the following nsportati1. It is the policy of the City of Iowa City acquire right-of-way in accord with Title II to o�aidto 1970 Act and applicable State laws. 2. It is the policy of the City of Iowa City provide relocation assistance benefits ito n accord with Title II of said 1970 Act and applicable State laws. 3. The above named City will contact the Iowa Department of Transportation for assistance as needed to assure compliance with applicable laws which are summarized in the instructions entitled "Right -of -Way Acquisition Policies and Procedures.', _�a� ;Zd /-19 � Date Approved L rri Mayor of City MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES M011JEs ORDINANCE N0. 79-2943 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2238, THE ZONING CODE, TO DELETE THE AMOUNTS OF SIGN PERMIT FEES. SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to delete the section which sets sign permit fees. SECTION II. AMENDMENT. Section 8.10.35.22 is hereby amended to read as follows: 8.10.35.22 PERMIT FEES Every applicant, before being granted a permit hereunder, shall pay to the building official a permit fee for each sign, other than those enum- erated in section 8.10.35.2 and non -illuminated window signs in C, M1, and M2 zones, said fee to be established by resolution of the City Council, and subject to the following: A. The fee for an alteration to an existing sign shall be based on the actual area of the alteration, and not on the total area of the sign. B. Any person found to be erecting a sign prior to the issuance of a permit shall be charged double the normal fee, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any person from fully complying with the requirements of this ordinance in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein. SECTION III. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts Of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provi- sion or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication as required by law. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CrOAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 3119 E0M ORC" NCE NO. 79-2943 ' PAGe 2 Passed and approved this 20th day of February, 1979. 6a�� & MAYOR' ATTEST: � .� CITY CLERK RECEIVED & APPROVED LE04 DEPARTMENT �( 111191-79 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RANDS -DES IdoINES i OR'-)ANCE NO. 79-2943 PAt,_ 3 It was moved by Balmer and seconded by a rosse that the Ordinance be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Balmer x deProsse x Erdahl X Neuhauser X Perret X Roberts x Vevera First consideration Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that the rule requiring ordinances to 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, the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and the ordinance be.voted upon for final passage at this time. Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl; Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Nays: none. Date of publication February 28, 1979 r - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RANDS -DES MOINES ORDINANCE NO. 79-2944 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 77-2863 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1976 EDITION AS AMENDED TO DELETE THE AMOUNTS OF MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES. SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to delete the section which sets mechanical permit fees. SECTION II. AMENDMENT. Section 304 is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 304 Permit Fees. A fee for each permit shall be paid to the building official as established by resolution of Council. Where work for which a permit is required by this code is started prior to obtaining a permit, the fee specified above shall be doubled. The payment of a double fee shall not relieve persons from fully complying with the requirements of this code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein. SECTION III. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts Of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provi- sion or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after --its passage, approval and publication as required by law. Passed and approved this 20th day of February, 1979. .✓� /e'%i-evt"�C/o�..k'-tri MAYOR ATTEST: �_C -��L CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101NES 3S/ Ordinance No. 79-2944 It was moved by Balmer Page 2 seconded byand tht the Ordinance be adopte and upon -roll there were: REOBI M & APFnevigy MAL DUAt TNgyf AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x Balmer x deProsse x Erdahl x Neuhauser x Perret x —Roberts x _ Vevera First consideration 2/13/79 Vote for passage: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts. Nays: none. Absent: deProsse, Neuhauser. Second consideration Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring ordinances to 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, the second consideration and vote be waived, and the ordi- nance be voted upon for final passage at this time. Ayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: none. Date of publication February 28, 1979 r MICROFILMED Bf JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MONIES 1 w ORDINANCE NO. 79-2945 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 77-2861 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1976 EDITION, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend Section 13.311(a) of the Uniform Fire Code by exempting publicly owned open parking garages from the requirement of wet standpipes when approved by the Fire Marshall of Iowa City. SECTION II. AMENDMENT. Section 13,311(a) is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 13.311(a) General. Wet standpipes shall comply with the requirements of this Section. Occupancy classifications shall be as determined by the Building Code. Required wet standpipes extending from the cellar or basement into the topmost story shall be provided in Group A, Divisions 1, 2, and 2.1 Occupancies with an occupant load exceeding 1000; in Groups B, H, I and R Occupancies four or more stories in height; and in Groups H and B, Divisions 1, 2 and 3 Occupancies having a floor area exceeding 20,000 square feet per floor. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Wet standpipes are not required in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic fire - extinguishing system. 2. Wet standpipes are not required in basements or cellars equipped with a complete automatic fire -extinguishing system. 3. Wet standpipes shall not be required in assembly areas used solely for worship. 4. Wet standpipes shall not be required in publicly owned open parking garages when approved by the Fire Marshall of Iowa City. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOInEs 3.s.� 1 Ord. No. 79-2945 SECTION III. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts Page 2 of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provi- Sion or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication as required by law. I Passed and approved this 20th day of February, 1979. I _ MA OR I ATTEST: CITY CLERK _I I Rb1CL'; vaD 1 ,.,f BY TIM LEGAL Lfs:hit I'MENT MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIIIES Ord. No. 79-2945 It was moved by Balmer and Page 3 seconded by Neuhauser that the Ordinance be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x_ Balmer x deProsse x Erdahl _x Neuhauser _x Perret x_ Roberts _x Vevera i First consideration 2/13/79 Vote for passage: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Nays: none. Absent: deProsse, Neuhauser. Second consideration Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the rule requiring ordinances to 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, the second consideration and vote be waived, and the ordi- nance be voted upon for final passage at this time. Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: none. Date of publication February 28, 1979 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 210 141DROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB i City of Iowa Cit.. MEMORANDUM DATE: February 16, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule February 19, 1979 Monday HOLIDAY - No informal meeting February 20, 1979 Tuesday 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers February 26, 1979 Monday 1:30 - 5:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. - Review zoning applications 2:00 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, and Council committee reports 2:30 P.M. - Drainage problem, Hafor Drive/Hafor Circle - Public Works 3:00 P.M. - Discuss fiscal policy - Finance 3:30 P.M. - Hickory Hill Park Arboretum - Parks and Recreation 4:00 P.M. - Parks and Recreation quarterly report 4:30 P.M. - Consider appointments to Airport Commission, Governor Lucas Square Commission, and Johnson County Regional Planning Commission February 27, 1979 Tuesda 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers March 5, 1979 M-4- 1:30 - 5:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. - Review zoning applications 2:00 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, and Council committee reports 4:00 P.M. - Consider appointments to Broadband Telecommunications Commission and Committee on Community Needs PENDING LIST EEOC Update Northside Study Board/Commission views to State and Federal agencies Area Transportation Study Demonstration of Thermography Instrument Leaf Burning Policy Non -Discrimination Ordinance Economic Development Strategies Appointments to Board of Appeals - March 12 Appointments to Board of Adjustment and Resources Conservation Commission - March 19 Meeting with Housing Commission - Housing and Inspection Services MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES City of Iowa C"y MEMORANDUM DATE: February 16, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding transit issues. 3`3 Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding parking permits. 354 Copy of letter to President Carter from the Chamber of Commerce regarding emergency funding for the State of Iowa. • N ass Copy of letter from Senator Culver to Johnson County Regional Planning 356 Commission regarding SMSA status. Copy of press release from Ecumenical Housing Corporation. S5-7 Copy of letter from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding 3Sg meeting with State legislators, Article: Widening Women's Role in NLC Activities by Mary Neuhauser 3 S 9 Material from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. 3 6 O MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: February 16, 1979 To: City Council From: Richard Plastino, Director of Public Works Re: Transit Issues During the past few weeks there has been a great deal of discussion about the operation of the Transit Division. A few facts have been brought to light but there has been no written document presented to Council with detailed information about the issues. This memo will present the issues raised, provide facts and answers and provide an analysis of each particular situation. Seventeen issues will be examined. 1. Issue - City management has not listened to the concerns of the dr -rivers. Facts and Answer - the City has conscientiously listened to the concerns o? the drivers. Analysis - In January, 1979, a driver filed a grievance in Which the driver made the following demands: (1) That the City of Iowa City assume responsibility for an accident of 1-5-79 and admit negligence in the issuance of bus number three on said day; (2) That Iowa City transit routes be rewritten so as to be "makeable" without breaking posted speed limits and without risking the safety of drivers, passengers and public. On January 29, I met with the driver and had a lengthy discussion about the various problems. At that meeting the driver was told he would be contacted for future discussions. At the conclusion of the meeting the grievant made it clear that unless the issue was resolved in his favor he would take the matter to the news media. He further stated that with the publicity being generated by the Linda Eaton case he felt that the City would be reluctant to have any more adverse publicity. I stated that management did not make decisions based on the reaction of the news media to any given situation. On January 30, the driver was contacted and a meeting was set up for January 31. ,3,3-3 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140IRts A meeting was held January 31st with the driver and the union steward. The meeting appeared to be productive and the union steward stated that the City appeared to be listening to the concerns of the driver. Unfortunately, a few hours later it was learned that a few transit drivers were planning to hand out leaflets to the general public regarding the mechanical condition of the buses and difficulty in making route schedules with high passenger loads and adverse weather conditions. We were concerned about this action since it was a one-sided action which directly contradicted our cooperative meeting only a few hours earlier in the day. It also circumvented the management -union contract which specifies how problems are to be resolved. That evening City management was able to contact the union steward by phone. Management stated that we believed solutions could be worked out and that the precipitous action did not appear useful. The steward indicated she would phone back later that evening with the union's answer. No phone call was received and finally late in the evening the transit manager called the union steward. The steward stated that the drivers were going ahead with handing out the leaflets. On February 2, leaflets were handed out to the general public. On Monday, February 5, a labor-management committee meeting, which had been scheduled several days earlier, was held to discuss this and other subjects. 2. Issue - Drivers must break the speed limit to make schedules. Facts and Answer - No, not under high passenger load and normal road conditions. Analysis - A transit route is composed of four time elements. Element number one is the time spent travelling between stops. Element number two is the time to slow down and pick up a passenger. Element number three is the time spent picking up a passenger. Element number four is the time to pull away from the stop and accelerate. The amount of time spent on element number one is a very small proportion of the total travel time on low routes. For example, on the East College route during rush hour there are approximately 30 stops made during the half hour trip. With this many stops, the 25 mile an hour speed limit is not a guiding factor. Only a few routes afford the opportunity to travel near or at the speed limit. These routes would include MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DF.S IIOInES Portions of Benton Street, N. Dubuque, Gilbert, Highway 1 (north), Melrose, Morman Trek, Rochester, and Highway 6 Bypass. Portions of these routes have speed limits of 30, 35, and 45 mph. In agreeing with employees that violation of speeding laws is not an acceptable course of action, this particular concern has been given far too much emphasis. Particularly during peak hours the number of stops, and traffic congestion limit the j bus's speed. When the speed limit controls, it must be obeyed. 3. Issue - There is too much stress on drivers during the rush hour. Facts and Answer - No. I Analysis - Transit routes in Iowa City are set up on 30 minute I headways. In this system this means it takes the bus 3o minutes to travel its route under the following conditions: 1) a high passenger load; and 2) dry streets. Whenever conditions vary from this the transit route will either take less time or more time to travel. It would not be efficient to set up a transit route assuming the worst conditions of the year since this would mean during the rest of the year the transit system would be under-utilized with large amounts of slack time. Management expects that during rush hour traffic and during severe winter conditions drivers will feel pressured from traffic the time fromslippe congestion, andmfrom others adverse conditions. This type of stress is no less nor any more severe than the stress faced by any employee in the public or private sector. I Employees in the Water Division repairing a main break at 3:00 a.m, in the morning with the temperatures below zero feel stress; a Street Division employee plowing snow in a blinding snowstorm for 12 to 16 hours feels stress; a Finance employee j working an irate citizen who is paying a traffic ticket feels stress and a garbage collector picking up refuse with the chill factor at -45°F feels stress. In the American market place compensation is given to an employee in return for job performance. Almost all jobs involve stress. We do not believe that transit routes should be manipulated for the express purpose of eliminating all types of stress a driver might feel. When employees begin work for the transit system they become aware that driving during peak hour, with severe winter weather under adverse road conditions is stressful. This is an expected and normal part of the job. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MORTES Issue - Redoing routes and schedules will resolve all problems. Facts and Answer - No. Analysis - There has been discussion about the fact that a comprehensive review of the routes is planned for this coming summer. All of the problems about scheduling can be easily resolved if the routes are shortened or headways increased so that there is a generous amount of slack time on all of the route under peak load adverse road conditions. Unfortunately, this also means that large areas of town will have transit service discontinued or headways increased. It is management's objective to plan transit schedules so that they can be made on schedule under high passenger load conditions on bare, dry streets. Making the schedule will mean accelerating away from a stop while passengers are still seating themselves, making change while the bus is moving, and minimizing the time spent decelerating to a stop to pick up a passenger. If the route schedule is set up under these conditions there will be more slack time available during periods of low ridership demand and there will be no slack time available during conditions of high ridership and adverse road conditions. It should be obvious that there is no way to set up a transit route on any type of headway so that an exact amount of time is needed under all types of road conditions and passenger loads. While each route could be given so much slack time that the route could be made under even the most severe conditions, this means that bus capacity could waste the other 35 or 40 weeks a year. This is a concept management cannot embrace. While the transit manager will review the routes next summer, management will always attempt to provide maximum service to the customer with minimum headway times. Issue - The driver's viewpoint always represents what is best for transit. Facts and Answer - No. Analysis - While bus drivers are very knowledgeable about their particular routes and their particular set of conditions, there are many other factors which must determine how a transit system operates. As mentioned earlier, the main one is the trade-off between adequate slack time and service to the customer. This ties in with the amount of financial support the City gives to transit J MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RARIDSOCS r10114Es 5 system, the citizens perception of what is expected from the transit system, the viewpoint of elected officials, comments the transit system receives from passengers, the amount of state aid the transit system receives, federal funding, ability to service the vehicles during off hours, as well as other factors. The one place where all of these factors come together is in the transit manager's office, The transit manager is expected to absorb input from all of the parties affectd by route scheduling and form them into a policy that is acceptable to the elected officials. In many cases a bus driver's viewpoint, while sincere, is very narrow in scope and may represent only what is best for a driver. 6. Issue - Routes and schedules should be set up by a committee composed of management and the union. Facts and Answer - No. Analysis - As stated earlier, the driver's viewpoint is an important element in determining schedules but the transit manager must provide schedules that utilize the buses to the maximum extent possible consistent with all of the many other concerns that go into making a route schedule. An objective of the Transit system is to provide maximum convenience to the Transit customer and not necessarily to the Transit driver. Working conditions for the driver should be acceptable but acceptable does not necessarily mean relaxing, pleasant, socially satisfying, or socially relevant. 7. Issue - The transit buses are unsafe. Facts and Answers - No. Analysis - The mechanical condition of the buses has improved steadily since a comprehensive preventive maintenance program was established in March 1978. Since no organized program existed before that time, a large number of needed repairs were identified when the first group of comprehensive inspections were conducted. As we get into the second year of this program we will begin to reap the benefits of the large volume of work done as a result of the first year's inspections. The following inspection schedule has been in effect for the past year: MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DE, IIOII1Es 59 Daily - lights, oil/water levels, tire condition. 4 week interval - Complete safety inspection and lubrication. This includes a brake adjustment. 6 month interval - pull all wheels; inspect drums and linings, replace if necessary; pack wheel bearings. Most of the drivers complaints have centered around brake i problems. To put the problem in perspective, the driver comments and resulting repair actions from 10/9/78-2/8/79 are described below for the bus which was the subject of the recent maintenance grievance. REPAIR HISTORY COACH #603 DATE: 10/9/78 DRIVER COMMENT: Bus drifts right, alignment or tire pressure. i REPAIR ACTION: 9/19/78 - Front brakes relined. 10/12/78 P.M. (pre- ventative maintenance) - Inspection, brakes adjusted. DATE: 10/11/78 DRIVER COMMENT: Steering is very tight and bus pulls a lot to the left. REPAIR ACTION: 10/13/78 - Adjust steering gear, brakes seem OK. DATE: 10/25/78 DRIVER COMMENT: Brakes bad when doing, pull to the right. REPAIR ACTION: 10/31/78 - 6 month P.M. Brakes adjusted. DATE: 11/14/78 DRIVER COMMENT: When brakes are used it moves from side to side; acts like the drums are egg-shaped. REPAIR ACTION: 11/19/78 - Repaired front brakes - pads came loose from shoes. DATE: 1/15/78 DRIVER COMMENT: Bad brakes, they pull to the left side. REPAIR ACTION: 11/16/78 - Brakes adjusted. DATE: 11/22/78 DRIVER COMMENT: Little tread on right front tire. REPAIR ACTION: 11/22/78 - Replaced right front tire. 12/1/78 P.M. Inspection - Brakes adjusted. DATE: 12/13/78 DRIVER COMMENT: Rfight front brake locks up. REPAIR ACTION: 12/11/78 - Adjust brakes. 12/28/79 P.M. Inspection - Adjust brakes. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 7 DATE: 12/28/78 ACTION: P.M. inspection; adjust brakes. DATE: 1/5/79 DRIVER COMMENT: Left front slides on slightest pressure. CITY COMMENT: First shift driver did not notify mechanics or Transit Superintendent of problem at time problem occurred. DATE: 1/5/79 Second shift driver has accident and later files grievance. CITY COMMENT: First shift driver did not notify mechanics or Transit Superintendent of problem at time problem occurred. DATE: 1/8/79 DRIVER COMMENT: Bad brakes on certain surfaces. REPAIR ACTION: 1/8/79 - Bus brought in off street. Equipment Superintendent inspects brakes and found no mechanical problem. Relined and replaced drums. DATE: 1/11/79 DRIVER COMMENT: The brakes are great now. No grabbing. DATE: 1/12/79 DRIVER COMMENT: Brakes still grab, pull right. DATE: 1/13/79 DRIVER COMMENT: Brakes very spongy. DATE: 1/30/79 DRIVER COMMENT: Brakes grab left and hard to press. DATE: 1/30/79 DRIVER COMMENT: Poor brakes. REPAIR ACTION: 1/30/79 - Equipment Superintendent road tested vehandlcle on found brakes tlo bele usafesIncluded Alsof and that brakes would pull 1/4 to 1/2 turn at the wheel at very slow speeds with no hand on the wheel. Slightest pressure from hand made pulling undetectable. DATE: 1/31/79 DRIVER COMMENT: Poor brakes. DATE: 2/1/79 DRIVER COMMENT: Please check brakes. They are weak. REPAIR ACTION: 2/1/79 P.M. Inspection - Regular brake adjustment. DATE: 2/8/79 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES DRIVER COMMENT: Brakes lock up too easily. REPAIR ACTION: 2/10/79 - Adjust brakes. If this complaint history is examined carefully it becomes obvious that there was very little consensus among the drivers about what kind of problem the brakes really had. Attached to this memo is a photograph of a front brake assembly on a typical transit coach. It should be noted that the shoes and drum are completely exposed to water, salt, sand and dirt which can be thrown up from the road. These types of foreign substances will lead to erratic front brake action. If both brakes are wet they can at times be spongy, if one gets wet it will not function properly and the bus will pull the other way somewhat; if a foreign substance gets between the pad and drum that brake will grab. If you combine this exposure problem with the weather and street conditions that were experienced in December and January it should be obvious that the brakes will respond differently under varying road and weather conditions. It also should be noted that the accident which gave rise to the grievance occurred on "glare" ice. Mechanics too are subject to "high ridership - dry road" considerations; they must adjust brakes so that they will stop the bus at normal operating speeds with a load of passengers. This type of brake adjustment is not good at all for an empty bus on a slippery pavement. The most important thing to remember about bus safety is that it is a result of competent mechanics adhering to a stringent preventive maintenance inspection schedule. The driver complaint system ("green cards") is valuable only as a "barometer" for the preventive maintenance system. The Equipment Superintendent and transit lead mechanic review these cards and identify trends that need more attention on the regular Preventive Maintenance inspections. They also, of course, schedule repair of any reported mechanical problem if they can duplicate or verify these problems. Issue The interim changes proposed by the transit manager doT go far enough to resolve the problems. Answer and Facts - City management does not plan to completely eliminate all stress situations during peak load, adverse road conditions. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOInCS Analysis - As stated earlier, the transit routes should preferably be set up to handle high ridership, dry road conditions. Under these conditions most of the transit routes can be made within four to five minutes of scheduled time. With the objective of providing maximum transit service to customers, the transit routes, as they are now composed, are close to satisfactory. In an effort to accommodate the drivers and fine tune the system, the transit manager has proposed several changes which will provide a bit more slack time while not compromising service to the customer too much. All of the changes proposed fall under the category of "fine tuning." Issue - The two buses purchased from Chicago are not fit to travel. Facts and Answer - This is incorrect. The buses are fit. Analysis - Buses #18 and N19 are the two buses that we bought from Hausman Bus Sales in Chicago. #18 is a 1967 coach and X19 is a 1963 coach. Bus N18 was not in good shape when we received it. It broke down on the road when it was being brought back from Chicago and had to be repaired. Before this coach ever went on the street, the transit mechanics put 120 hours of repair, inspections and adjustments into it. There have been some minor problems with the heating system because the bus was originally used in Louisianna. (It has no radiator shutters or fan clutch.) There have been no safety deficiencies. Bus N19 was in much better shape when received and only a standard Preventive Maintenance inspection was needed before being put on the street. The lead mechanic drove this coach from Chicago himself and encountered no serious problems. The purchase of these buses for a total of $30,000 was a good solution from both a bus availability and maintenance spare standpoint. 10. Issue - More federal money will solve all of the problems. Answer - No. Analysis - Additional federal money would likely provide additional buses and a new transit garage. With additional buses we could provide more transit routes with shorter headways. If weather conditions occurred similar to those of the last few weeks, these buses would fall behind schedule. It is not feasible to set up transit schedules based on the worst week of the worst month of the worst winter. A new transit garage, while it would increase repair efficiency would do nothing to address the type of road conditions that have occurred in the last several weeks. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES 10 11. Issue - More mechanics are needed with more equipment. Facts and Answer - No. Analysis - With the current staffing level of three day shift mechanics and one night shift mechanic we have instituted a preventive maintenance and accomplish the huge volume of repairs neeProgramection needed to bring the buses up to an acceptable mechanical condition. We feel that the second year of the system will tell the tale as regards the required personnel staffing level. When and if a decision to increase staff is made, the bargaining agency input will come from the lead transit mechanic who is the one person with the daily exposure to provide this input intelligently. If this recommendation is made, this activity will have to be evaluated by the City Council against other City enterprises to determine where additional personnel assets are more urgently needed. 12. Issue - Consolidating bus stops will not help the situation. Factsand Answer - Incorrect, it will help the situation. Anal sis - It was mentioned earlier a transit route is composed of four elements. The four elements are travel time between stops, decelerating to pick up a passenger, time spent picking up a passenger, and time spent accelerating away from the stop. The majority of the travel time for a bus is spent on the last three portions. If a bus is able to travel between point A and point B without making a stop it saves approximately 15 to 20 seconds by eliminating that stop. The typical example is on the East College route where the bus now makes 30 stops. By consolidating each two stops into one the system would save 2 to 3 consolidation inutes ctrip. dation ofbus s 0 h options opss the besteanstoincreasesthe slack time on a route while not decreasing the area of town served by transit. But, as stated earlier, most transit routes are very close to being correct for peak load, dry road conditions. 13. Issue - Providing for exact change will make a major improvement in travel time. Answer - No. 9V sis - Each driver carries at least $30 change. This will provide change for approximately 30 passengers assuming each of them hands the driver a dollar bill. No driver has asked for additional change in the last several months. On one shift a driver carries between 300 to 400 passengers and this means , - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES HOMES 11 that a maximum of 30 passengers could ask for change without the driver running out of change. The amount of time spent on these few passengers is very small and this is not an option which represents any great time savings. 14. Issue - Peak hour problems could be eliminated by raising fares. Answer - Yes, but this is not a desirable option. Analysis - This question gets into a matter of philosophy. In general, experts in the field predict that increasing fuel prices will continue in the near and long-term future. If our society continues to operate on economic incentive, more and more citizens will utilize transit. The City Council must make the determination of how transit is financially supported. Ultimately all money comes from the general public. The decision involves what part comes from society as a whole (general fund) and what part comes from the individual rider. The City staff feels that it is a desirable objective to put as many alternativee n sthat cthe litizens ses as Possible use their gautomobile which also calls for a high expenditure of public funds. This entire issue must be addressed in the near future by completion of the Area Transportation Study. If the City becomes a standard metropolitan statistical (SMSA) area, it is a requirement that we have a completed Area Transportation Study before we will be showeligible federal hve nthat thetrhh transit system isa popular form of travel rwhich our community supports. Council must make logical decisions over the next few years to determine what percentage of funds should go into mass transit and what percentage should go into road construction. Based on our current Capital Improvement Program we are running both programs with very high levels of funding. This level of funding cannot be kept up indefinitely. 15. Issue - The drivers have proposed 40 minute headways. It is a good plan and should be used. Answer - No. Analysis - The 40 minute headway plan has several deficiencies. The following is a route schedule for arrival times of a transit bus at the corner of approximately Brookside srive chedules the Friendship. secoe first rcolumn shows h shows theactualroutetimesundershigh ridership, adverse road conditions, and the third column shows the driver's proposal. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Schedule 7: 00 a.m. 7: 30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10: 00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12 BROOKSI-FRIENDSHIP Actual Drivers Times Proposal 7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 7:35 a.m.± 7:30 a.m. 8:10 a.m.± 8:10 a.m. 8:40 a.m.± 9:40 a.m. 9:10 a.m.± 9:20 a.m. 9:35 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. You will note in the time span from 7:00 to 10:30 the drivers' proposal represents a decrease by one bus during the time that a maximum number of trips are needed. It has been alleged that the drivers' proposal represents actual conditions. It does not. Management runs time checks under all types of conditions. A time check is attached as Exhibit A. It shows most routes were only a few minutes off schedule with difficult conditions. A few routes were off by larger amounts. The drivers' proposal represents a set of conditions in which the driver is given more slack time. If management were to institutionalize this slack time the result would be a decrease in service and a reduction in our ability to move passengers. There are additional difficulties with this 40 minute system and other modifications. Shown as Figure 1 is a figure eight which represents a typical route. The right-hand side of the page is the East College route and the left-hand side is the Manville Heights route. Each route has two buses on it at any nay given time and the buses switch with each other at their downtown exchange point. Almost without exception, each transit route has a "tight schedule" combined with a "easy" schedule. In this example, the East College route is difficult to keep on schedule during peak load, adverse road conditions, While the Manville Heights schedule is possible to make under, any conditions. We have shown bus A travel times as it traverses the East College -Manville Heights route also and bus 8 as it traverses the route. You will note that the headway between buses on the route bounces back and forth between 30 minutes, 40 minutes, 30 minutes, 40 minutes, etc. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -OEs 1101rICS ROU1'G I lawkeye N. Dubuque Manville Heights Gast College N. Dodge 'I'owncrest IV. Benton Lakeside Road Conditions: Exhibit A Wet Pavement, Foggy High Ridership (8382) Afternoon Rush Hour 2/14/79 AW I VAL I XIWI'0{VN Scheduled Actual 3:44 3:45 4:14 4:15 4:44 4:43 5:14 5:21 5:44 5:46 3:45 3:54 4:15 4:20 4:45 4:51 5:15 5:24 5:45 5:59 3:44 3:46 4:14 4:18 4:44 4:47 5:14 5:17 5:44 5:50 3:44 3:47 4:14 4:15 4:44 4:45 5:14 5:16 5:44 5:45 3:30 3:42 4:00 4:05 4:30 4:38 5:00 5:11 5:30 5:41 6:00 6:03 3:59 4:02 4:29 4:38 4:59 5:07 5:29 5:32 5:59 6:02 3:59 4:04 4:29 4:35 4:59 5:00 5:29 5:37 5:59 6:09 3:43 3:45 4:13 4:14 4:43 4:50 5:13 5:37 5:43 5:42 DEPAK11110i TIMI: Scheduled* Actual 3:45 3:50 4:15 4:20 4:45 4:50 5:15 5:27 5:45 5:50 3:48 3:56 4:18 4:22 4:48 4:59 5:18 5:25 5:48 6:01 3:45 3:50 4:15 4:24 4:45 4:49 5:15 5:20 5:45 5:51 3:45 3:50 4:15 4:18 4:45 4:49 5:15 5:21 5:45 5:51 3:32 3:45 4:02 4:08 4:32 4:40 5:02 5:12 5:32 5:42 6:02 6:05 4:00 4:05 4:30 4:41 5:00 5:11 5:30 5:34 6:00 6:06 4:00 4:08 4:30 4:37 5:00 5:05 5:30 5:40 6:00 6:10 3:45 3:50 4:15 4:20 4:45 4:53 5:15 5:40 5:45 5:50 *Schedules permit 5 minutes dorntown if needed for transfers. **Accident caused major delay. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DE.S MOINES I'bne Ihrtn. OI'I' Schedule (Minutes) (pIinutos) 5 5 5 5 7 5 6 12 4 5 2 8 2 4 2 11 1 7 2 13 4 5 6 9 2 4 3 5 1 6 3 5 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 6 3 13 3 6 2 8 1 10 1 10 2 3 3 5 3 1.1 4 11 2 4 4 6 4 8 2 7 5 5 3' 10 3 10 5 5 6 5 3 8 3 25** 8 5 MITI: ARRIVAL notwo N Scheduled Actual DBPARPURF. TIME. Time Dntn. Off Schedule Scheduled* Actual(Minutes) (Minutes) Rochester*** 3:40 3:42 3:45 3:45 3 0 4:10 4:08 4:15 4:15 7 0 4:40 4:43 4:45 4:50 7 5 5:10 5:07 5:15 5:20 3 5 5:40 5:40 5:45 5:46 6 1 6:10 6:10 6:15 6:15 5 0 Mall*** 3:44 3:50 3:45 3:52 2 4:25 4:25 4:30 4:30 5 7 0 4:55 4:48 5:00 4:59 11 -1 5:25 5:28 5:30 5:32 4 2 5:55 5:52 6:00 6:00 8 0 Wardway 4:22 4:28 4:25 4:31 3 6 5:22 5:22 5:25 5:26 4 1 Goodwill 3:52 3:51 3:55 3:57 6 2 4:52 4:53 4:55 4:56 3 1 5:52 5:52 5:55 5:56 4 1 ***Extra Rochester -Mall bus allows 45 minute trips during afternoon rush-hour. i r -- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES A B 10 50 80 120 Manville 30 minute trip 30 and 40 minute headway A B 20 60 90 130 Disadvantages: Varying headways Confusing schedules Reduced capacity Difficult to coordinate Wastes time consistently A B A B 0 0/ 40 10 30'/ 40 �- 110 80 70 \, 70-/ 150 100!/ 110\- 140\_ 140-/ / East College 40 minute trip Downtown 30 and 40 minute headway A B 60 30 130 100 170 Figure 1 East College - Manville i 30 and 40 minute headways r -- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES A B 50 20 120 90 13 Varying headways like this makes it extremely difficult for transit routes to be written and for information to be given to a transit passenger. Riders become familiar with a bus coming by at 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, etc. It is difficult for them to mentally keep track of a bus schedule that comes by at 7:00, 7:30, 8:10, 8:40, 9:20, 9:50, etc. Other deficiencies are as follows: I. The proposal would affect all routes (except Wardway- Goodwill) equally, even those whose time problems are not severe. 2. In order to provide meal breaks to full-time drivers, relief drivers now hop from one bus to another to another. When -the buses arrive downtown 1/2 hour late, it becomes impossible to make the right connections with the West Benton -Lakeside buses. A new schedule of meal reliefs would be needed. 3. The same problem occurs at shift change time. Drivers' runs are carefully laid out to coordinate shift changes. We now change at 10:45, 2:00, 2:15 and 2:45. With the buses running 1/2 hour off schedule, shift changes would occur at 10:45, 11:15, 2:00, 2:15 2:30, and 2:45. It would be very difficult to keep track of everyone, to say nothing of the inconvenience and bad feeling caused by changing starting and quitting times. 4. Worst of all, rush hour capacity is reduced by almost 15%. During the period from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. the seven trips on each route are reduced to six. Even though on some routes we do run late, and occasionally miss trips, overall we are operating at capacity, and anything that reduces the number of trips cannot be justified. The transit manager will be among the first to acknowledge that we have had some severe scheduling problems this winter, and that some changes are needed to alleviate the immediate situation. He does not regard the drivers' proposal as the best approach to solving the problem. Switching to headways of other than 30 minutes is not a solution. Figures 2 and 3 show other headways. Disadvantages are noted on the Figures. There has also been a considerable amount of discussion about slack time. During high ridership and dry road conditions slack time is not often deliberately planned into the route schedule. On this subject the City Management -Union contract states the following: MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES A B 47 12 117 82 A B 59 24 129 94 Figure 2 35 minute headway both legs MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MORTES A B 24 59 94 129 Disadvantages: Increase headway Reduces capacity wastes time consistently Bus A Bus B A B e 0 n 12 47 35p 35-,' 82 117 707 70'-- 105 105 1404 140 A B 59 24 129 94 Figure 2 35 minute headway both legs MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MORTES A B 24 59 94 129 A B 10 50 90 130 30 minute trip 40 minute headway A B 20 60 100 130 Disadvantages: 40 minute headways Reduces capacity Wastes time consistently Bus A Bus B A B 0\` 0-,,f 50 10 30-401 40\- 130 90 80 \` 70-80'/ 110-120-/ 120\, 160 \- 150-160 40 minute trip 40 minute headway Figure 3 30 minute trip one leg 40 minute trip other leg 10 minute layover downtown to match routes / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES A B 70 30 150 110 A B 60 20 140 100 14 "Rest Periods. Except for the transit employees, the City will provide a 15 minute rest period at two times during the regular work day. To the greatest extent possible full-time transit employees whose shifts begin before noon are entitled to take a 30 minute paid break during the middle of the work day." This means that transit employees do not and should not expect to receive the typical 15 minute coffee break morning and afternoon. These two breaks have been combined into a half hour lunch hour for which the employee is paid. As an example, a typical Civic Center employee works from 8:00 to 12:00 and takes an hour lunch break without pay and then works from 1:00 to 5:00. In the transit system, an employee works the first portion of the day without breaks, takes a half hour break with pay and then completes the remainder of their shift without a break. During rush hours, management does not expect transit employees to have "slack" time. We expect that under high load, dry road conditions drivers will be under pressure and stress to keep on schedule. Under high load, icy road conditions drivers would not normally be expected to stay on schedule, however, there should still be pressure to keep to the schedule to the extent possible. 16. Issue - Should a dissident group of drivers be allowed to use the news media and the Council as a public forum to promote their individual viewpoint? Answer - No. Analysis - In our society most individuals grow up with a fine sense of individual freedom of thought and speech. Most people consider this desirable. However, in all employment situations there are usually subordinates who do not necessarily agree with the methods and means used by their supervisors. For example, there may be employees in the Water Division who do not agree on the method used to operate the water treatment plant. There may be employees in the Street Division who do not necessarily agree with the superintendent's snow removal operation. These employees are given an opportunity to talk to the superintendent and express their viewpoint. However, chaos would result if every employees group followed a course of action now being used by a limited number of bus drivers. Management believes that the small group of drivers now using the public forum to promote their individual viewpoints should work within the procedures of the Union -Management contract. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 15 As long as these individuals do not comply with the contract, dissension and chaos will continue. The transit system is sound. The difficulties experienced by the division this winter are similar to difficulties being experienced by the Street Division, the Water Division, and many other divisions in the City where operations must continue despite adverse winter conditions. 17. Issue - At the Council meeting of 2/13/79 a driver stated that fuel was not ordered once and buses were on the street running out of fuel. People were inconvenienced and couldn't get to work. Facts and Answers - This is incorrect. Analysis - During a recent severe snow storm a transit mechanic was pulled over to the service building to aid in repair of snow removal equipment. A substitute was sent to the Transit garage. This individual did not realize that fuel needed to be ordered. The next day it was necessary to rotate buses to refuel some of the buses. No bus ran out of fuel. No transit rider was delayed. No schedule was missed. SUMMARY The basic question to be addressed is as follows: Is the Transit system to be operated for the convenience of the customers or is the Transit system to be be operated for the convenience of drivers? Management realizes that drivers work under difficult conditions at times but management also recognizes its responsibility to provide the maximum amount of transit service to the customer. We are interested in clean buses, mechanically sound buses and buses that run on schedule. Other concerns are driver comfort, and driver environment but these are subordinate to our concerns to satisfy our customers needs. Management does not believe that Transit drivers should manage the Transit system. We believe that it is imperative that this small group of drivers utilize the written procedures specified in the City -Union contract to resolve any perceived difficulties. It is obvious that there are serious differences in viewpoint between management and this small group of drivers about the overall objectives of the Transit system. We believe that the system works best if problems between management and this group of union drivers be resolved now, and in the future, under the guidelines of the City -Union contract. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MoIMCs � City of Iowa C"y MEMORANDUM Date: February 14, 1979 To: City Council From: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of FinanceY� l� Re: Parking Permits Council It has been brought to my attention that we do not have records of members' numbers are needed lsonthat se lifeanparking umbers fticket or lispissued arking toraipermithese holder in a permit parking lot, we are able to identify the vehicle and can dismiss the ticket. Please give the license number of the vehicle or vehicles (if you have a floating permit) to Lorraine so that our records will be complete, jm3/25 II MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES asy MM r'T'' REC�IVp ; 1 1979 Iowa City F(IChamber I= -it Cha , a� er of Commerce HOME rT-^^••^�^^ P.O. OOX 7366 07-� UNIVERSITY (IOWA CITY, IOWA 67310 07._ PHONE 337.9631 IOWA 9 February 1979 I President Jimmy Carter The White House Washington, DC 20500 Mr. Presidents Eastern Iowa has experienced an unusually hard winter this season. Large amounts of snow accumulation and bitter cold have hampered state, county and city crews in their efforts to keep Iowa roads safe for travel. Rural farm families have faced being snowed in for a period of time because Of county roads being drifted shut. At one time the majority of county roads were closed and many roads today have only one lane traffic, a clearly dangerous situation for motorists. City and county governments have either shifted budget allocations to cope with the extraordinary expense, thereby being forced to re- duce other meritorious programs, or have not provided adequate snow removal. The latter course of action, where taken, has resulted in substantial costs in lost salaries, motor vehicle accident claims, and an inability to respond to emergencies of various types. Equip- ment maintenance and long overtime hours have placed both mental strain and financial burden on road crews and government officials. Despite these problems, state and local governments have responded well and it now appears that the State of Iowa is being penalized for effic- iency. We would recommend, Mr. President, in view of the unusual circum- stances, you reconsider your previous decision and grant emergency funding for the State of Iowa. e 1 , f obert owne President owa City Chamber of Commerce cc: Governor Robert Ray U. S. Senator Culver U. S. Senator Jepsen U. S. Rep. Leach City Manager, Meal Berlin City Council_ of Iowa City IIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 355- JOHN C. CULVER IOWA '�IlfrrifeD ,$fafc� ,$er>:csfa _ WASHINGTON, D.C. 20310 CDUNT�y ReG10i�L FEB1 1179 1 I � CC:.;�;ISSIpY February 6, 1979 Mr. Emil Brandt Johnson County Regional Planning Commission 22 1/2 South Dubuque Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Brandt: Enclosed please find a copy of a letter I have received from the Department of Commerce regarding the options for Johnson County designation as a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA). I believe you will find the answer useful. Should you have any questions regarding Mr. Duncan's reply, please do not hesitate to let me know. Best wishes. JCC:ws Enclosure Sincerely, &4� 0 N C. CULVER c - - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 35-6 1 FEB 0 6 1979 Honorable John C. Culver United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Culver: CyF, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Ol/ico of Federal Statistical Policy and Standards WorhmOton. U.C. 20230 This is in reply to your letter of January 18, on behalf of Isabel Turner, Chairperson, Johnson County Regional Planning Commission, concerning the possible designation of Iowa City as a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA). Before answering Ms. Turner's questions, I would like to point -out that the Federal Committee on SMSA's has made several technical modifications to the metropolitan statistical area criteria proposal which was published in November 1978. These modifications are the result of the comments received from Members of Congress, local officials, and other members of the public on the criteria proposal. One of the changes will probably allay the concerns of the Iowa City area that it may not achieve metropolitan statistical area status as a result of the 1980 census. Specifically, Criterion 1 will be modifi-. ed so that for a city with a population of 50,000 or more, the 100,000 minimum population for the metropolitan statistical areas would be waived. Since Iowa City may have a population over 50,000 for the 1980 census, metropolitan statistical area designation would, of course, also be achieved, assuming the currently proposed criteria are finally adopted for the 1980 census. It also should be pointed out that Iowa City may still qualify for SMSA status under the current criteria when the 1977 popu- lation estimates for Federal revenue sharing are issued later this year. The population of Iowa City or the combined popu- lation of Iowa City and University Heights would have to be 50,000 or more in order to achieve SMSA status. SMSA status achieved in this manner would be lost if the area fails to meet current qualifications as of the 1980 census. With respect to Ms. Turner's questions concerning a special census and deannexation, I would like to make the following MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101r1E5 points; 1• Iowa City would achieve SMSA status under the current Criterion la if a special census indicated that Iowa City had a population over 50,000, or under Criterion lb if the combin- ed total population of Iowa City and University Heights were over 50,000 population. he owa 1980 census,ttheISMSAcstatusewould ach1beeretainedSMAtatus underbCritre the erion 9a of the proposed criteria. This status would be retained as long as the urbanized area is over 50,000 population. 3. If a special census is to be conducted to qualify under the current criteria, it would only have to be for Iowa City (to qualify under Criterion la) or for Iowa City and University Heights (to qualify under Criterion lb). The popu- lation of Iowa City or combined population of Iowa City and University Heights would have to be 50,000 or more in order to qualify. 4. The approximate cost of a special census for Iowa City, based on an estimated population of 51,500 would be $35,000 to $40,000. Arrangements for a special census must be made with the U.S. Bureau of the Census. 5• The Iowa City area would have achieved SMSA designa- tion after the 1974 special census if Coralville Cit is contiguous to Iowa City, had it had a population densitych o of 1,000 persons per square mile. (Coralville had a popula- tion of 6,605 with 7.9 square miles with a density of 836 per square mile thus disqualifying it from being counted toward the required 50,000 population.) Iowa City could be designat- ed as an SMSA if Coralville were to detach a sufficient area that would enable the overall population density of Coralville to be 1,000 persons per square mile or more. 6. It would not be necessary for a special census to be conducted if Coralville elected to detach area. The Bureau of the Census could certify the population of the area detached by a Census -office procedure using the records of the 1974 special census. The cost for determining the population in the detached area would be borne by the local agency making the request. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DCS MOIMCS r t 3 In view of the most recent modification of the proposed SMSA criteria to allow areas with a city of 50,000 or more popula- tion which do not have 100,000 population in the metropolitan statistical area to qualify as an SMSA, iuld appear that any special step such as a detachment wou w b necessary. I hope you find this information helpful. If you require additional information or clarification, please let me know. Sincerely, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES II For Release: Immediately (2/15/79) Contact: Bob Elliott 356-3740 or Rev. Robert L. Welsh 337-4181 After several months on "hold," the joint Senior Center/Housing project in down - Iowa City is very much on the move again. That's the result of actions by the local Ecumenical Housing Corporation and Iowa City's City Council during the past week of deadlines and decisions. j The joint project will have the old Post Office building renovated into a new Senior Center and a tower apartment building for low -rent elderly housing constructed adjacent to it. Much of the renovation and construction is being financed by funding provided through federal government loans and grants. A lengthy statement released today by the Ecumenical Housing Corporation (EHC) a nonprofit corporation formed by 12 local churches, clarifies the negotiations with the Knights of Columbus, the current status and future plans for the housing portion of the joint project. I The statement confirms that the EHC now plans to construct and manage approxi- mately 64 units of elderly housing in a nine story apartment building. "We regret that it is no longer possible for us to build the 100 units we had originally planned," said the Rev. Robert L. Poelsh, president of the local corporation, in the prepared statement. He said the original plans required the EHC to obtain a 20 -foot easement (air rights) above a possible third floor to the present Knights of Columbus building in order I I to comply with conditions established by the Des Moines HUD office, when they approved the corporation's preliminary proposal. "Being forced to construct the reduced number of apartments will not only mean that there will be fewer apartments to serve those in need, it will mean (based on 64 units) that over $1,200,000 of federal funds will not be available to assist the elderly, and that some management services we had planned for the on-going operation of our housing facility will need to be curtained" explained Welsh. r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140tt4ES 3.S% "It's a crying shame that the elderly of this community will be deprived (if the ) additional apartments, federal funds, and special services. "But," he added In a positive note, "there will be ino roduction in the quality of the apartments we are able to construct. We will make each of the units in our building the very largest and best possible. The building will be a fine facility and certainly a fine service, especially when combined with the city's new senior center, to the elderly of our community." The air rights problem, which surfaced into a point of some controversy earlier this month, was responsible for placing the entire joint project on "hold" for the past several months. In commenting on the problem, Rev. Welsh recounted the long process of negotiations between EHC and local Knights of Columbus organization. He said it all began with a preliminary inquiry to the Knights last May. "At that time, they (Knights) expressed hope that air rights would not be needed and we mutually i agree not to proceed unless the air rights were required. "By October it became clear we would need the air rights in order to proceed as planned with our 100 -unit apartment building. At that time the Knights informed us that they had the ability to add a third story and that if we needed air rights above the present I building, that would cause some problems. HUD agreed to allow us to proceed if we obtained air rights above a possible future third story. The Knights felt, even with this concession, their air rights were worth $50,000. "However, based on land cost, square footage of easement, potential heights of future buildings, and other consideration, we felt that $5,000 was a fair and equitable price, but because of our commitment to the elderly and our desire to see the project move forward without further delay, we offered to pay $12,500. This offer was rejected. "After that, it Is our understanding that the Knights of Columbus membership urged the Board of Directors of their Building Association to negotiate with us for a figure less than $50,000. In light of that action by the Knights' membership, we offered to mutually select an independent qualified appraiser, which we would pay for, if the Knights would agree to seJI us the air rights for the appraised value. But the KC's r'A MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1a010ES 3) Building Association's Board of Directors again refused, indicating they would consider only an offer equal to or for more than their original asking price of $50,000. "After much soul searching, our corporation's board members decided to offer the Knights $50,000 to be paid with $10,000 down and the remainder over the 40 -year period of our mortgage with HUD. When that offer was also rejected, we offered to make payments over a 20 -year period. That, also, was rejected by the association's board. "Their offer of last Tuesday to sell us the air rights for $50,000 to be paid over a 10 -year period, giving us 24 hours to consider and reply, would have doubled the funds we needed to put in escrow, and thus made it economically unfeasible for us. We were forced to reject that and turn to the alternate plan for a building with considerably fewer apartments, but one that would not require the air rights. "Through the negotiations, our prime concern has been to do what would enable us to best serve the elderly of this community. We extended ourselves as far as we could. "The churches of this community formed our corporation and got involved In this project to serve the elderly and to provide them with apartments that will exceed the minimum standards and with a management of compassion and concern. We are still in that business and will do the best we can to achieve that goal. "We are committed to the joint Senior Center/Housing Project," added Welsh, who is also pastor of the local First Christian Church, "and we believe this will be an important contribution to the life of our community's present and future elderly. We are proud to be a part of the joint project with the city. We know that we will need the sup- port of the entire community, as we proceed, and trust that we will all now work together for the good of the elderly." Although he emphasized that the Ecumenical Housing Corporation is now proceed - Ing "full speed ahead" with construction plans for the reduced number of housing units, Welsh pointed out that the next six days provide at least the possibility of an "11th hour" move that might possibly revert the housing project to its original 100 -unit plan. He r - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES I101NES 4) said those possibilities include the chance that (1) the Knights of Columbus membership might jointly act to override the board of directors of their Building Association, or that (2) some individual or group could purchase the KC's building and give or sell the necessary air rights. "But," he pointed out, "The EHC's board meeting set for next Wednesday marks the point of no return in finalizing the basic design for the housing facility, because of HUD deadlines. "We are most anxious to get on with our final planning and begin construction as soon as possible." The EHC is composed of seven members from each of the 12 participating churches with a 13 -member Board of Directors coordinating its efforts on the joint project. Welsh Ispresident of the corporation, Dr. W. W. Morris, associate dean of The Univ- ersity of Iowa's College of Medicine, is the corporation's vice president. r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 190 RIES & Johnson county , r 1179 go regional planning commission 2 5oulh tlu y Isobel turner E. ,,, m Mj4T txpue street, iowo cd rowo 52240 319 3518556 Emil L. Brandt F.eeuuw ®Prectb February 13, 1979 Mr. Neal Berlin City Manager Civic Center Iowa City, IA 52240 Ucar Mr. Berlin: The Johnson County Regional Planning Commission is sponsoring another meeting on current state legislative issues for State legislators, local elected officials and the general public on Saturday morning, March 3, 1979 from 10:00 to 12:00 a.m. at the Coralville City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to provide a forum for state and local elected officials and the general public to discuss the issues that are of most interest to the Iowa City -Johnson County area and that are presently being considered by the State Legislature. The meeting will be chaired by the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. In this regard, we would like you or your City Council to identify the highest priority legislative items for your city and inform our office of your choice by Friday noon, February 23, 1979. We will then advise our legislative representatives to prepare information on these items. Please contact our office if you have any questions on this matter. S erely �LiL// /t /lzrG Ltfl L. Brandt Executive Director cc: State Legislators ELB/tdm r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOINEs 35-8 Widening women's role in NLC With this issue of Nation's Cities Weekly begins a series of occasional 'articles on the activities of women in municipal government, as a general 'topic, and of NLC's Women in Municipal Government caucus as a .specific one. The first is by Court- cilrnember Mary Neuhauser of Iowa City, Iowa, the chairperson of Women in Municipal Govenr»ient. y Mary Neuham rr Before I d3cuss-myideas and plans 'for Women in Municipal Government in 1979, 1 think weneedto consider ;again the reason WIMG was created. 'In 1974, several' women elected of- ficials discussed the need for greater .involvement by women officials in the League's policymaking and activities. ;They decided that a caucus was needed — a special forum in which women elected officials could exchange ideas And encourage the 'participation of women officials in NLC. In 1974, the NLC Board of Directors approved the creation of Women in Municipal Government and -bylaws were 'established. .. : WIMG was seen as a way to en- courage and identify qualified women elecied officials for servke' on NLC committees and task forms and promote issues of interest to women. Through its leadership of five officers and len regional representatives, WIMG has started a network of Women local officials. In addition, WIMG has coordinators in stale municipal leagues responsible for sharing the caucus' concerns and program with women at the slate level in the 13 states where there are statewide drganizations of women in municipal government. In the past five years, WIMG sponsored workshops at the Congress of Cities, the Congressional -City Conference, and the several regional meetings. Strategies for working with other local officials, 'improving political skills and public relations techniques were among the many topics. During the coming year we will concentrate on three goals. The first is to create a strong network of state women's groups. At the Congress of • Cities in St. Louis, Sheila Cheimets of the Massachusetts League of Cities and Towns described the organization of women mayors'and councilmembers that'promoles the interests of cities in • the state legislature. This organization, WEMO (Women Elected Municipal Officials), serves as a network - a line of'communication among women local officials. Its impact is evident in the number of women it identified who were appointed recently to state commissions and other offices. The second goal of WIMG this year Is the promotion of women within the structure of NLC. WIMG has been successful in the past few years in getting women officials elected to leadership positions within NLC. We must continue to promote qualified .women to positions on the Board of Directors, the various NLC policy committees and task forces, and ad- visory committees. Finally, our most vital concern this year must be the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. Every woman elected official worked hard for her position and now we must work equally as hard to achieve equal -activities E rights for all women. Other women's groups have led the way, but as elected t officials we have an opportunity to reach some state legislators that others cannot. We have the strength, both in, numbers and in resolve. In my state of Iowa alone, there are 32 women mayors and 454 women coun- , clmembers. We cannot allow, ourf differences or tactical approaches to - divide divide us, but must support each' other's efforts. Make your plans now to attend the; Congressional -City Conference and;, the Sunday breakfast and workshop; and Monday business meeting of WIMG where we will learn how to be. more effective as elected officials.: i More on this next month.❑ t MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -Ors polars ® johnson county "® GDregional planning commission ® 0 221/2 south dubuque street, iowa city, iowo 52240 (319)351-8556Isabel Turner cw,,, Emil L.8rorldt 6ec�iire O.r«ror February 13, 1979 MEETING NOTICE Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Subcommittee Monday, February 26, 1979 3:00 p.m. First Christian Church Lounge Iowa City, Iowa 52240 AGENDA Development of the position paper on substance abuse using the out- line submitted by Larry Schmidt. The outline is included in this mailing. Note: Please refer to the enclosed minutes as a guideline for your ideas. Fq CAOFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB :ulna nnrl:��,•;n •I.u�il �. ® johnson county ® regional planning commission ® 22 2 south dubuque street, iowo city. iowo 52240 (319)351.8556 Isobel Turner cno,c,rwn Emil L. 8rondt E.eq;ure crew, February 7, 1979 MINUTES Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Monday, February 5, 1979 Subcommittee 3:00 P.M. First Christian church Library Iowa City, Iowa 52240 PRESENT: Rachel Haverkamp, Larry Schmidt, Lori Springer Nick Karagan , Gladys Benz, ABSENT: Verne Kelley (Chair), Craig Wunderlich, Steve Shuett (for Al Colston), Karin Carlisle, Nina Hamilton, Duan Zaback, Susan SiJoel Hoffman, Duncan mon, Ethan Fox, Gretchen Grimm, Kay STAFF; Pam Ramser; Bernice Weinberger Pam Ramser opened the meeting in the absence of Verne Kelley, Ms. Ramser disto the tributed copies of a memorandum entitled OMB CircularmAn95 from hthe sEast tCentral Iowa sCouncon ilty Regional Planning'.__= ssion (J—ua Pose of review andcomment on a Of Governments (ECICOG) for the portion Agency. The plan submitted by the Iowa Health Systems Of the plan devoted to mental health and substance abuse was also given to the Subcommittee members. There was a discussion of the goals and objectives for the plan, with Subcommittee members questioning how the objectives were derived and how they would be imple- mented. Not everyone was aware of the function of the HSA and it was agreed that a representative of the agency be invited to meet with the Subcommittee before February 22, 1979, which is the last date that comments on the plan can be submitted to JCRPC and then to ECICOG. A tentative date for this meeting was set for Tuesday, February 13, 1979. Copies of Larry Schmidt's outline for a position were distributed. It was agreed that existing ty Prevention Coordinator up ag community agencies should paper on substance abuse be used in setting up the position of a Communiterms contributing funds, staff time and space rather than setting up a new agency. FIICROFILIIED BY JORM MICROLAB 2. Ms. Ramer said the outline will be included in the mailing for the next meeting. Subcommittee members suggested that everyone contri- bute their ideas for # 1 on the outline. It was recommended that Alan Zaback develop # 2 since this is his area of expertise. A list of resources from the profile on substance abuse will be used for # 3. Unmet needs, # 4, will be determined by the contributions of all Subcommittee members at the next few meetings. The meeting for discussion of the outline was scheduled for Monday, February 26, 1979 at 3:00 P.M. MICROFILMED fir JORM MICROLAB nr„,nr; .,i JOF IN COMM REGIONAL PLANNING C;r LSSION 'I7 11 Y: M'li 1 II' II III I : 1 I 1 II Substance Abuse Prevention in Johnson County I. Statement of Purpose II. Statement explaining and endorsing Primary Prevention III, Evaluation of Community Resources IV, Unmet Needs V. Recommendations: 4 FQMd position of Community Prevention Coordinator 1% to provide prevention traininmp technical assistance and consultation to school personnel and human service and law enforcement professionals 2) to coordinate substance abuse referrals with community-based treatment resources 3) to coordinate prevention education services with Iowa City and Johnson County school systems B, Utilization and implementation of A.E.A.%D.P.I. "peer helper', Programs in Iowa City and Johnson County school systems. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB