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Home My WebLink About1978-10-17 Council Minutes„, ,.j, ,�.;L.� of JUI04 ;'11CkULAin LL JIT. itnY; 3'. 'AN” ".Er MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 1978 The cost of publishing the following pro- ceedings &claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/17/78, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser; Perret (7:35 P.M.), Roberts, Vevera. Mayor Vevera proclaimed the week of October 15-21 as Nurses' Week. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions,, reg. Council mtg., 10/3/78, subj. to correction, recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Board. of Appeals -9/7/78; Planning & Zoning Comm. - 10/5/78; Design Review Comm. -10/4/78. Permit` Resolution to refund Cigarette Permit, Bk. 51, p. 1180, RES. 78-455. Motions:" To approve disbursements in amount of $1,386,113.56 -:for July 1978, recom- mended by Finance Director, subj. to audit. 'To set public hearing 11/7/78, on Cable TV Franchise applicants. Correspondence: M. Phillips re fence ord., referred to City Mgr. for reply. Applications for use of Streets & Public Grounds: To hold I.C. Multiple Sclerosis Marathon, 11-5, approved. West High School to have Homecoming Parade 10-19, approved. Delta Tau'Delta to pull wheelchair from Iowa City to Ames to benefit Cerebral Palsy Fund, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous; 6/0, Perret absent. Mayor Vevera announced the public hearing as set. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to set public hearing 11-14-78 on proposed ordinance amending, Zoning Ord, by establishing special provisions for nonconforming uses, nonconforming buildings; and nonconforming lots, as recommended by P&Z &'reviewed by Board of Adjustment. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, perret absent. Councilman Perret arrived, 7:35 P.M. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to set public hearing 11-14 on Ordinance vacating Capitol :4I001l UdED BY v JORM MICRbLA13 Cf DAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES .LrlL, CSI JUI04 1-11CkOLAb Official Actions October 17, 1978 Page 2 Street between Harrison St. & Court St. to Johnson County. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to refer the request for voluntary annexation and rezoning of land located south of the Ty'n Cae & east of Mormon Trek Blvd., to Planning and Zoning Comm. for their consideration. Motion carried 7/0, unanimously, all Councilmembers present. Public hearing was held on potential uses of receipts from the proposed 5% Hotel/Motel tax which will be voted on at the 11-7-78 election. Doug Levin suggested using -receipts for the Public Library to restore hours in which it had previously been open. Chrp. of Parks & Rec. Comm., Glen Boutelle, gave the Commission's recommendations: One-half of receipts to be used for ; of construction costs for new swimming pool, one-half to maintain and police the downtown area. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-456, Bk. 51, pp. 1181-1182, APPROVING THE PREL. DESIGN PLANS FOR REDEVELOPMENT ON URBAN RENEWAL PARCELS 83-84 by Old Capitol Associates, for Old Capitol Center. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-457, Bk. 51, pp. 1183-1185, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR IN -BUS ADVERTISING WITH ARROW SIGN COMPANY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-458, Bk. 51, p. 1186, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SERVICE BUILDING ADDITION to McComas-Lacina Const. Co., $289,890, as recommended by Public Works. Affirmative, roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 78-459, Bk. 51, pp. 1187-1189,AUTH- ORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS & MAKE. A FORMAL OFFER TO PURCHASE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, with Aurelia Solnar, adjacent to & to increase size of Reno Park. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. After discussion of fee schedule, it was moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, that priority for services be given to low income and elderly first. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-460, Bk. 51, p. 1190, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR INFRARED SCANNING SERVICES. Res. adopted, 5/2, upon following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: deProsse, Erdahl. MICROI ILMLD BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES jui(IM MICkOLAu Official Actions October 17, 1978 LLi]ic: kni i.._ AN, :.L Page 3 Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. AMENDING ORD. 77-2835, BY CmANGING THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ON GILBERT ST. SOUTH OF HWY 6 Inter- section from 45 MPH to 25 MPH & 35 MPH be considered and given second vote for naasage. Motion to consider carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that ORD. 78-2926 Bk.- 14, pp. 296-297, AMENDING SEC. 3.06.1E(1) & (2) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY BY AMENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF FIRE ZONES 1 & 2 be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that ORD. 78-2927, Bk. 14, pp. 298-299, AMENDING ORD. 77- 2859, WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AND STANDARDS, 1976 EDITIONS, SUBJ. TO CERTAIN j AMENDMENTS be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, that regarding ORD. 78-2928,Bk. 14, pp. 300-301, GRANT- ING A BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR OPERATION WITHIN OR ON ANY PUBLIC STREET OR OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY OF THE CITY, OF EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES FOR DISTRIBUTION OF SIGNALS OVER A BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK TO THE that h CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, that the rule requiring 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 ordinance be voted upon for final passage at this time. Motion j carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, that the ORD. 78- 2928 be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-461, Bk. 51, pp. 1191-1193, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO SUBMIT ORD. 78-2928 & FOUR BALLOT QUESTIONS TO THE COMMISSIONER OF ELECTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF SAID ORD. AND QUESTIONS TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON 11/28/78. Affirmative roll call vote, unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 8:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEOBR RAMS • DE5 MOINES f91�n�i ,LFiCu b'Y JOk1•I MICROLAb Official Actions October 17, 1978 Page 4 For a more detailed and complete description of Council Activities and Disbursements, see Office of City Clerk and Finance Department. s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 10/31/78 Submitted for publication on 1Q/26/78, r MICROI ILMEO BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Mi�'Wl ILru� bl JUi(14 I.IICROLAb • �,EOF:a Ri+F:i; AND 1Lc '11r711 u MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL OCTOBER 3, 1978 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg. 10/3/78, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer,deProsse; ' Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts; Vevera. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilman Perret requested deletion of Items 2.d.3, 2.d:4,', 2.d.5 and 2.d.6 from the Consent Calendar. City Clerk Stolfus requested addition of Res: Approving Cigarette''Permit. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret; that the following items and recomms: in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved; and/or adopted as amended: i 7,- Approval of Off., Actions, peg. :Council mtg.,' 9/19/78,,,subj. to'correction', as recomm. by City Clerk, Minutes of'Boards & Commissions: Parks & Rec. Comm. -9/13/78;. :Planning & Zoning Comm. - 9/21/78; : Riverfront,Comm.-9/13/78; Board of Appeals -9/7/78.`,, r Permit Resolutions,` recommJ by City Clerk, Res. Book 51: RES'.' 78-438, p.' 1136, APPROVING'CLASS C BEER PERMIT APPLICATION FOR WATT'S' FOOD'. MARKET. RES: 1 78-439, p. 1137, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMIT: ' Correspondence: M.' Hartwig, Hartwig Motors, '.re amending fence regulations; D. Grizel, re Congregate Meals; both referred to City Mgr: for reply. , Applications for use of streets & public grounds,! approved. United 'Way -to erect a campaign' sign in Blackhawk mini -park. - City High.' School -to hold a homecoming parade, 10/5/78. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent during: roll call. - 'I Items deleted from the Consent Calendar were then' discussed. 'Item '2:dr3,' W. Cramer, re•truck traffic on`Kirkwood. The City Mgr.;, advised that in the ,reply he' would'state'that the matter was still under'. consideration;- &.'.that- Cramer would be notified' of 'further discussion when scheduled. Item :2.d:4, Helen Brom, re' Melrose'Ct. petition' cont:'' traffic. City Mgr., Berlin announced'' that material 'would Win Friday's packet,' then Council` could set a date for informal discussion, & he would so notify Ms. Brom. ''Item 2.d.5, letter from R. Vermace Pres. I.C, School Board, re crossing guard on Greenwood. Margo Reeg & Rosemary, Plapp h11CRUILMED BY JORM MICR46LAB' CEDAR RAPIDS • DCS '401NE.5 0 LSLu 61 JURm !.IICROLAu AND ;:C. ':'I" ;'" Official Actions appeared for discussion. City Mgr: Berlin pointed October 3, 1978 out that Council had directed Staff to employ a Page,'2 crossing guard at Greenwood. Item 2.d.6, memo from ' Traffic Engr. re installation of long -,term parking meters on Court from Madison St. ,to. 200' east of Dubuque;St. Perret'voiced concern,, also questioned sight clearance for westexit of alley from Pentacrest Apts. The Traffic Engineer'will report. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that Items 2.d.3, 2.d.4, 2.d.5 & 2.d.6 be received and placed on file. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by_deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to i adopt. RES. 78-440, Bk. 51, pp. 1138-1140, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF BRYN MAWR HEIGHTS, PART 11, as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all'Counciimembers present. Moved by, deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt, RES.:J8-441;,Bk. .51, pp- 1141-1143, APPROVING FINAL PLAT, OF BRYN MAWR :HEIGHTS,','PART 12, as J approved•by,P&Z Comm. Affirmative' roll call vote unanimous 7/0, all Councilmembers,present. Moved' by, Neuhauser,iseconded by`deProsse, to set public;hearing'on Oct..24, 1978,' to rezone Mt. Prospect Addition, Part IV''from RlA to RIB;&'R2 Zones; and to refer the rezoning back to P&Z for any possible recommendation.'Motion carried ,unani- mously, 7/Q.:41 ! Public hearing was held on, the plans, specifi- G' cations,form of contract and estimated cost of the Downtown! Parking ;Facility,; Ramp .A, Block 83. No one appeared to speak for or against the project. Moved by'Balmer, seconded by''Perret, to adopt RES. t 78-442, Bk.- 51,, pp. 1144-1145; APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST ($3,200,000) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITY, .RAMP A,I BLOCK:83,' ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF:, BID ;SECURITY• TO,,A000MPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS (Oct. 25,.1978). :d Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Public hearing, was held on plans, 'specifica tions, form `of, contract, and estimate for the River Corridor Sewers , Project,:. 'estimated '' cost, $4,000,000.:: No one• appeared to 'speak, for or against the, project: Public'hearing,was held on the disposition of real property owned, by the City consisting of the alley south of Lot 5 & 6, Block 2, Lyons 1st Addn. No one appeared.' Moved by:Neuhauser,: seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-443, AUTHORIZING' EXECUTION OF A QUIT; CLAIM DEED to Russell G. Krall.':,Affirma- tive roll, call vote', unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. IdICI10CILIdCO BY DORM MICR6LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DCS MOINES nJi 111-ILo bP UURM M1CkOLAb Official. Actions Public hearing was held to provide an oppor- Octoberl3, 1978 tunity for citizens to review and comment on the Page 3 decision-making process through which 'Community Oev. Block Grant projects for FY80 will be selec- ted.John Suchomel appeared requesting information on new library site. Mayor Vevera announced three vacancies on the Riverfront Comm.; representatives to be chosen from Iowa' City, ' Coralville, Johnson County, terms expiring 12/1/81; and one vacancy on' the Board of - Appeals for unexpired :term ending 12/31/79; all appointments to be made at 11/8/78 meeting. Erdahl &(deProsse called attention :to abate- ment of noise. Environmental Protection Agency of Kansas City can, provide a speaker on the subject. The City Mgr. will contact EPA & Dept. of Env. Quality to schedule a presentation at an informal session. -Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing on Oct. 17, 1978, for public input regarding potential 'uses for`.the receipts from the proposed hotel/motel°tax. Motioh,carried unani- mously, 7/0. Moved by'Neuhauser, seconded by•Balmer, that ORD.',78=2924,, Bk. 14, pp. 289-290, AMENDING ORO. 2238 BY REGULATING THE LOCATION OF ADULT BUSINESSES IN IOWA CITY be passed and adopted.. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that ORD. 78-2925, Bk. 14, pp. 291-295, AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE TO ALLOW, FOR A 'REDUCTION IN THE AMOUNT :OF NATURAL LIGHT, REQUIRED IN KITCHENS be passed and adopted.` Ord. 'adopted,, 5/2, upon following division of vote: ,Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Roberts.'^ Nays: Erdahl, Perret. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ORD. AMENDING SEC. 3.06.11(1)& (2) of the Municipal Code', by Amending the Boundaries of Fire Zones'1 and 2,: be considered and given' first vote for passage. ' Motion to consider carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on lst vote for passage unanimous, 7/0,'alI Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer,' seconded' by Neuhauser, that the ORD. AMENDING `'ORD. 77-2859 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 'STANDARDS AND UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1976 EDITIONS, SUBJ. ;TO :CERTAIN AMENDMENTS (re covered mall area), be considered and given first vote for passage. 'Motion to consider carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on 1st vote for passage, unanimous,' 7/0,' all Councilmembers present. I IdICROf MED BY JO RM MICR6LAB CEMR RANDS • PES MOINES ■ 1•I,utUi ,61Lu by JURM 141CkOLAb Or CEDAk RAP 1X AND UE` 'iC:'I! . , !' MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR6LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Perret Moved by Balmer, seconded11 aWORK official Actions' October 3, 1978 RES. 78-444, Bk- 51,-p. OY ACCEPTING EDWARDS, CONSTRUCTION CO. OF Page -4 COMPLETED BY J.' F. GENESEO, IL AT. THE INTERSECTION OF JEFFERSON o& MARKET SIGNALIZATION PROJECT. .Affirmative call vote unanimous, 7/0,all Councilmembers present. to Moved by deProsse, seconded by aINSTALI adopt RES. 78-445, Bk. :51, P. TO THE, INTERSECTION OF SEVENTH FOUR -WAY -STOP SIGNS AT AVE. &,GLENDALE ROAD. Moved by Neuhauser,'seconded amend the Resolution.by addinghe withby deProsse, to words, ' for. 'a trial. period of, six months, providedthen for Council'.', Motion evaluation carried, 6/0, Vevera voting 'no'. After discus- upon follow - t sion, amended.Resolution adopted,°5/2, ing of vote: : Ayes: , Neuhauser; Perret, division Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl. Nays: Roberts, Vevera. to 1 Moved by .Balmer, seconded by Perret, P.M. Motion. carried 5 " adiourn the meeting, 9:00 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR6LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Ji .L';Lv oY JURM MICROLAu CEDni RA?I A! IC ; C Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/3/78, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.,,.,Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret,, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. ?Mayor,Vevera presiding. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Ryan,;Stolfus, Helling, Glaves, Vann. Minutes tape-recorded on Reel N78-25, Side 1,-55 to 995: Councilman Perret requested.deletion of Items 2.d.3, 2.d.4, 2:d.5 and;2.d.6,from.the Consent Calendar.. City Clerk Stolfus requested_ addition of Res. Approving CigarettePermit.'; Moved by.Balmer, seconded by, Perret, that the following items and recomms. in the Consent Calendar be' received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: 01 Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg.,, 9/19/78, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards,&:Commissions:, Parks & Rec.',Comm.-9/13/78; Planning',& Zoning:Comm.-9/21/78;' Riverfront Comm. -9/13/78; Board of Appeals -9/7/78. Permit Resolutions, recomm. by City Clerk, Res'. Book 51:' RES. 78-438;:p; 1136, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT APPLICATION FOR WATT',S:FOOD'MARKET, '1603 Muscatine Ave. RES'. 78-439, p. 1137; ,,-APPROVING CIGARETTE. PERMIT:. Correspondence: M, Hartwig,. Hartwig Motors, re amending fence .regulations; D: Gr,izel, 1530 Sheridan Ave re Congregate Meals; both referred to City Mgr., for reply. Applications for use of streets & public grounds, approved. United Way -to erecta campaign sign ;in Blackhawk mini -park. City High School -to hold a homecoming parade, 10/5/78. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent during roll call. il Itemsideleted,from the Consent Calendar were then discussed.' Item 2.d.3, W. Cramer, 1422 Sycamore; re truck traffic on Kirkwood, The City Mgr.' advised that in'the reply, he would state that the matter was still under consideration, &' that -Cramer would"be,notified of further' discussion when scheduled. •. Item .2.d:4,,Helen Brom, 409 Melrose Ct:; re , Melrose Ct. petition cone- traffic.` City; Mgr. Berlin announced that material',would be in Friday's packet, then Council could set a:date for; informal_; discus- sion, & iscus-sion,'& he would,so,notify Ms. Brom. ;Item 2..d.5„ letterfrom R. Vermace, Pres. I.C. School Board,, re crossing guard on Greenwood.I Margo Reeg,, 605`Brookland Pk. Dr., & Rosemary Plapp,"902 Talwryn Ct., appeared for discussion. City.Mgr. Berlin pointed out,that Council had directed Staff to employ,a crossing guard at Greenwood. :'Item .2.d.6, memo from Traffic Engr. re installation` of long-term parking meters on Court from :41C•ROEILMED BY JORM MICROLA9 CEDAR RAPPS • DIS MOINES L I:.., blJuktl MICROLAb L,EDT r: RAF:DS ANC :;E ",. •� ,. "' 1 L .ncil Activities October 3, 1978 Page 2 Madison St, to 2001' east of Dubuque St. Perret voiced concerns & the City Mgr. explained the reasoning. Perret also questioned sight clearance for west exit of alley from Pentacrest'Apts. The Traffic Engineer will report. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that Items 2.d.3, 2.d.4, 2.d.5 & 2.d.6 be received and placed on file. Motion carried; 7/0. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-440, Bk. 51, pp. 1138-1140, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF BR YN MAWR HEIGHTS; PART 11, as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote, unanimous', 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-441, Bk. 51; pp. 1141-1143, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF BR YN MAWR:HEIGHTS,' PART 12, as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. ' Recommendation from P&Z Comm. to approve final plat for Northridge Subd., was noted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, tc set public,hearto on ; Oct: 24, 1978,' to rezone Mt. -Prospect Addition, Part IV from,R1A I R18 & R2 Zones;'and to refer the rezoning back to P&Z for any possible recommendation. Motion carried unanimously; 7/0. Public hearing was held on the plans, specifications, formRamf contract and estimated cost of the Downtown Parking Facility, p A, MoveBlock 83: No one_app'eared,to'speak for or 8gainst•the project. 1144a by Balmer seconded by Perret, to adopt RES'.', 78-442; Bk.';51,'pp. 1145, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND`ESTIMATE OF COST ($3,200,000) FOR,THE CONSTRUCTION OF DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITY, RAMP, A; BLOCK 83; ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE:'TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING;TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS (Oct. 25,1978). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate forthe River, Corridor Sewers Project, estimated cost,. $4,000;000. No one appeared to speak for or against the project. Public hearing was held on the disposition of real.property'owned by the�City, located adjacent to 624 S.Gilbert, consisting of the alley south of Lot 5,& 6, Block 2, Lyons.lst'Addn. No one iAUTHORIZINGMEXECUToved ION Neuhauser,-seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-443; AUTH OF'A QUIT CLAIM DEED to Russell G. Krall`($2,400). Affirmative roll' call .vote unanimous, 7/0 , all Councilmembers present. Public hearing was held to provide an opportunity for citizens to "review and comment on the decision-making process through which Community Dev Block Grant projects for FY80 will -be seleg$1'm000,000 Vann gave a'short presentation, noting that approximately will be available for allocation.'`A ten-minute slide presentation was -J. Hiwas cloedrran- given. 'Neuhauser suggested that if Central CDBGrfundsh for usesas�aaparkge ments could be made to purchase it using MICROFILM By JORM MICRmLAB CEDAR RANM • DIS MKS by JUkM MICRULAb • i:%JA'i i;n i'i:i, A;1D "C .. .'I!.'. '��. l ~ icil Activities October 3, 1978 Page 3 Vann.will, relay this proposal to the Committee on Community Needs. Erdahl commented on newspaper article regarding rehab program. He suggested that CCN be used as an advisory committee to get increased participation. Vann called attention to the, bus tour of the CDBG program on Oct. 16th informal, Council agenda. Kucharzak will report at that time on the impact of the program: John Suchomel, 330 N. Lucas, appeared requesting information'on new library site., i Mayor Vevera announced three vacancies on the Riverfront Comm., representatives to be chosen from Iowa City, Coralville, Johnson County, terms expiring 12/1/81; ;and one vacancy ,on the Board of Appeals for, unexpired term ending 12/31/79; all appointments.to be made at 11/8/78 meeting. Balmer expressed concern re solutionpresented for 'sump pump problem.at 217 -Mt. Vernon Drive.. City Mgr. explained solutions' suggested to'the'resident:'. Neuhauser reported on her presentation re'FW518 given to the 1ransportation.Comm. at Ames.,:Their'staff will<research;the. City's recomns.' and report. ''deProsse also attended:the'meeting &:commented on ideas discussed!'' Neu u ha ser discussed the pending Tr e d Transit Grant with P 9 Terry Fritz. Erdahl &!deProsse called attention to abatement of noise. Environ- mental Protection Agency of Kansas City can provide a speaker on the subject.. Councilmembers'were'receptive to this'suggestion;rthe City Mgra.to contact EPA & Dept. 'of,Env.rQuality,to schedule a presentation at en -informal session. Perret had suggestions for alternative language for the Ord. Regulating Interior Visibility for'liquor''establishments.: He will work with the'Legal Department to arrive at'an`acceptable amendment. The,City'Mgr. advised that Asst. City Mgr. Helling will represent the City ',at'the Chamber of Commerce' goodwill trip to Oscar Mayer at Madison, Wisc.`on Wednesday. ,City Mgr: Berlin suggested that Clayton Ringgenberg would be avail- able the.week'of Oct. 23rd to meet with Council for a goal -setting session. The 25th or 26th are possible dates to hold the meeting.' Moved by,Balmer, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing on Oct.. 17,1978,' for public ,input regarding potential uses for the receipts from the proposed hotel/motel tax.: Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. 78-2924, Bk. 14, pp. 289-290, AMENDING ORD., 2238 BY REGULATING THE LOCATION OF ADULT BUSINESSES'IN IOWA CITY be passed and adopted. Affirmative, roll call vote',unanimous,.7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser,' that ORD. 78-2925, Bk. 14, pp. 291-295, AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE TO ALLOW FOR A REDUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF NATURAL LIGHT REQUIRED IN KITCHENS be passed andadopted. I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR6LA9 CEDAR RANDS • DCS I401MFS I;I: bIiUl .G'iLu by jORM NICROLAb • CEGF.R RAPID'S AND 'JE` "f'' I' !71" .. l �icil Activities w October 3, 1978 Page 4 Ord. adopted, 5/2; upon following division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Roberts. -Nays: 'Erdahl, Perret., Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ORD. AMENDING SEC. 3.06.7E(1) & (2) of the Municipal Code by Amending the Boundaries of Fire Zones 1 and 2, be considered and ''given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on1stvote for passage unanimous, l7/0,' -all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORD. AMENDING ORD. ' 77-2859 WHICH ADOPTED THE, UNIFORM BUILDING CODE.STANDARDS AND UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1976 EDITIONS, SUBJ. TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS (re covered mall area),.be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider; carried, 7/0.. Affirmative roll call vote on 1st vote for passage, unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, ,to adopt RES. 78-444, Bk. 51, p.,1150, ACCEPTING WORK COMPLETED BY J. F. EDWARDS CONSTRUCTION CO. OF GENESEO, IL: AT THE INTERSECTION OF JEFFERSON & MARKET SIGNALIZATION f !PROJECT. " Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,,7/0; all,Councilmembers present.. by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 78-445, Bk. 5Moved 1, p. 1151,, TO INSTALL FOUR-WAY STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF SEVENTH:AVE., &',GLENDALE,ROAD.;Moved by Neuhauser,rseconded by deProsse, to amend:,the! Resolution. by adding the ,;words; 'for atrial 'period of ;six months, with evaluation provided then for:Council!J,: Motion carried; Vevera:voting 'no'. Afterdiscussion, amended Resolution adopted, 5/2, upon following division of vote:' Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret,'Balmer, ` ` deProsse, Erdahl.' Nays: _ Roberts,,Vevera. r Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 9:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, ;7/0. 6 ROBERT Ar VEVERA, MAYOR I =ABBIE,STOLFUS, CITY, CLERK ,f :. 1..:. typ'•r" M1CROrILMED BY:. - DORM MICRmLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DCS MOINES hu uiui.; L;iLl GY JURM MICROLAii • LIDAI; ;2APIDS A'lD I)C`: t ;t INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 2, 1978 INFORMAL, COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 2, 1978, 1:30'1'M in the ConferenceRoom' at the Civic Center: Mayor Robert Vevera presidinp. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT:, Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Erdahl, Roberts, Ve'vera, Perret ;(1:40 PM): Absent: None.` STAFPMEMBERS'PRESENT Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Others Present .Cor certain discussions, as .noted. j TAPE-RECORDED on: Reel #.78723, Side 1, 958 -End F, Side 2, 1-1010. ZONING E;SUBDiVISION'APPLICATIONS 970-1177 r -, ySc meiser,,,,Boot Toy'present. Northridge Subdivision' a. Deve onT -eiiwill cut.bank down for added.visibility. b. A'common drive off Governor St. was added. earlier. c. IBarber.willlbeiresponsible for, maintenance'of�open G spaces'.:,. j' ' Mt,Prospect Part IV a. etter in: Packet to Frantz. Area still zoned I1 R1A,;:lot sizes are not correct. Does not conform to ; 'Comprehensive Plan. Council should consider Previous request.,,.. b: At 10/3 meeting, Council will requetit a recommendation ,front` Pf,Z. Rezone -N. Side: N e St. (next to:St..,Josenh Cemetery) a. JI a. rezoninp to Cl., has set for Public discussion (this would prohibit otels,:gas stations,, i -a? creameries)`: Hy Vee Grocery a. T etT—y-are—going ahead with a 20,000.squaro ft. .suner market on Old North Dubuque Road site. b: Also 'are nlanninp a`store south of,By Pass ,fi/Sanrl:Road site. Highway Comm:' has 'given Permission;for,curb-cut. c. Hy -Vee has also purchased Tom's'Auto Salvage site on Kirkwood. CAPITOL STREET VACATION Requested by Johnson County 1177-1400 ttYY atttte; representinp ,Johnson,County, present. .. 'I ra"fT.present. a. Council discussed Univ. concerns re view of Old "Capitol Bldg•,'Parkinp, fundinp for jail', tree ord. h. Kraft memo of 9/2R' noted. c. 'White stated: that the cost or relocntinp the utilities would he assumed by the County. d. All Councilmembers were comfortable in prantinp the request !" i for vacation. MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR6LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES W ,61LI 8Y JUKm 111CROLAu CEDAi2 RAPIJS Al10 DE` Informal Council Oct. 2, 1978 Page 2 e, White requested that Council not vacate the street until they are ready to startconstruction. An, effective date can be stated in the ordinance. 1400-1697 AGENDA la. Re letter from School Board regestednthatothenSchool guard at Greenwood, ,it was sugg 'I participate in -funding of school crossing guards, .& in 'supervising`the'program'. b._ Signalarm installation at Greenwood and on First Ave. was discussed. c. City`Mgr: will draft letter to School Board, hire a guard for Greenwood and apply for signal arms to be installed at both locations. AMENDMENT TO LI UOR ORDINANCE Visibility Controls.'1687-2457 Police ie eller,, sst. Atty Ryan Present a. It;wis suggested that a restaurant bar be made' an exce tion. P t. en forcemen 'se � t n o>. b. ;Council .discussed exit safe y, C. 'City Mgr. will follow up on safety measureslwith . Fire Chief." e to ;the d. A majority of Council accepted the chang Ord.' by addition of the word, 'restaurant', to :the _ exceptions. e: Clerk advised that the tabled ordinance was ',dead', ( & Council could proceed with a new ordinance. PARKING GARAGE BLOCK 83 2457-2700 lastino, aves, raft, Leaman present. , Plastino advised that Council should hold the a: in a ans and authorize public hear g, PProve the pl ' bide`notice 'to be published, at,t'omorrow!$ meeting,. Rids to be 'taken on Oct. 25th. Cost approx. 3 million. b. 'Garage will hold 914 cars'F, SO .motorcycles. There o will be a 2nd contract for a fire corridor on N edge of garage, for outside signs, $ TV surveillance. c, `Plastino could not advise,concerning the cement. shortage. 'There ",will be one entrance,on.Clinton.for southbound traffic only, and an.entrance B exit on Capitol. 2700 -End COUNCIL TI14E u ser',stated that she wanted to make sure that a. eau the'Airport Comm: knew that she had voted to nay for legal counsel on the issue of seeking declaratory judgment only.. ut u for'the detour b. Erdahl commented on the signs P With the placement. to Seatons, as they were not happy Possibly a sign could be put in at Burlington/Summit. MICROf ILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR kAPIDS • DES MOINES r•I�iUr 1LI4cu BY JO'RM MICROLA3 • LEDA;� RATIDS ANC 'H • 4 CBD STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJ., PHASE Z Po elka present. Reel 78-23, Side 2, 1-1010 Glaves, Leaman, P hlet distributed, & 1. claves called attention to pamp steps that,Council will be discussed four decision, taking: Scheme A) will cost $500;000. 2. The essential work (• Co, outlined the 3. 'Jack Leaman, Ames Rngr. F Testing suggested general design considerations. (pag01 et2) it was interface on Cap • q, Regarding, a ortion of the cost - that the ost•that`the University pick up P 5.. A handout of Amenityschemes xplainedLevels fbymPaul ePopelka. distributed,"the 5 schemes explained traffic, cussed bus area; p lanes. s f iP:'di o of 6. 'Count wa1Y. $ dr P auto traffic, street lightse of�grade 'on Capitol St. 7. Popelka'explained the Chang S. City Mgr.; Berlin summarized' direction to Staff: Put Ca itol, P side -(east); P s on Clinton, pelanedotiate with the develooment rimarily on develo ed em hast pedestrian em has is on P'University <coming,`thru the Mall; g rant; regarding face on Capitol St.; pursue the UMTA fi minimal look di maintenance,questions. For other areas, I•., work Street-pavingstreet lights. , sidewalk, ' Claves'noted that Design Review has reviewed the design, $'approved unanimously:. sources. 10, A detai'provided. Design compatible alte7owith �tiYashington, will be P g s t lighting ,Level of quality of items used also R will be the same. spring. 111. Construction can begin next sp g. I, Meeting adjourned,, 5:15 PM. Y• .fir MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAE3 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ■ M1%lU1 ILMLe BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS ACID DES ' AWLS, 19W y� INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 16, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 16, 1978, 1:30 PM. -3:45 PM Bus Tour, 3:45 to 5:15 PM, Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding, COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Vevera, Erdahl, Roberts, deProsse, Ferret. Absent: Neuhauser. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Kraft, Vann,Kucharzak, Helling, Burke, Leighton, Kelly, Mose, Showalter, Plastino.l TAPE-RECORDED on. Reel 78-26, Side 1, 1920 to end, and Side 2,'' 1-440. { BUS TOUR OF CDBG PROJECT SITES - Vann Not recorded. 1 Housing Code Enforcement'- Burke, Kucharzak 1. 518-5�Uou�th,Clinton 2. 30 Washington'St. 3. 17 South Governor 4. 912 E. Davenport S. Kucharzak noted need for clarification of definition of !hard -surface driveway'. E Upper $ Lower City Park - Showalter t 1. Log, Cabin area. 2. Swimming Pool Lights 3. Spray, Pool, good comments from public on this improvement. 4. New trees 5._ Pond bank, use of paver bricks shown $explained. 6. Proposed drainage for ball'diamond area. 7. Present road alignment does not serve actual uses of park. 8. Playground, wooden equipment under shade trees, many compliments for this project. 9. Tennis Ct. Lights, resurfacing started. 10. Proposed bikepath explained.' j Longfellow Mini -Park - Vann 1. Neighbors say t at the 41 problem is traffic. 2. Only 'bad' sidewalks in area will be repaired. Re-hab Projects - Leighton, Kucharzak 1. 709 Oakland 2. 1734 F. St., slides of improvements shown previously. to Council. 3. '604, Fourth Ave., problems explained concerning this project'. 4. Staff has problems getting contractors for this type contract. S. 1031 Market, Stagg; viewed inside and outside. I �- MICROEILMCD BY +i.JORMMICR+LAB -1 .CEDAR. RAPIDS DES MOINES '. hliwWllt_i•Lb BY JURM I.1ICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES.'t0I'IES, :�wH . Y Page 2 Informal Council October 16, 1978 Ralston Creek Flood Control Plasti.no I. Ia/Ill Detention Site on Lower Muscatine, visible inspection by Council. ZONING APPLICATIONS Schmeiser present Side 1, 1920-2100 j A.T 'n Cae Annexation & Rezoning to RIB I�th of present development. 2. Pf,Z recommended rezoning to RIA, Council deferred until after Comprehensive Plan adopted. 3. Atty. Mullen requested referral back to P&Z as it has been two years since first consideration. 4. Proposed PW518, as IDOT proposes, will cut thru SW corner. 5 Storm Water Detention ' tion $ SW trunk sewer capacity restraints will have to be analyzed. 6. No one opposed to referring back to P&rZ, R- )u Hearin -Ord. Non Conformin Uses Ryan, Schmeiser 1. a 11 plug into t e new zonang ordinance with no problem. ! 2.' Separates non -conforming uses from non -conforming buildings. C:Vacation of Ca itol Street -1. Has een approvey P$Z Commission. „2. Prior to vacation of the street, et staff will analyze report on alternatives for traffic. Yze and { AGENDA Side 1, 2100 -End, &,:Side 2, 1-160 # A. Severalpersonshave questioned, the wording of the ballot 1p issue for use:of hotel -motel tax funds. 'Legal will investigate & report. Possibly publicity will need to be 1 gotten out to clarify. B. City Mgr. Berlin explained why 4 names on the ballot for CATV. Two petitioners were added to,the two proposals. All names on ballot share expenses. Legal question, 'Now can the company withdraw its name from the ballot, when a citizen's petition was filed?'" C. Glaves memo on Downtown Association I ne cling --is it too late: � 11 in the season ,to lay, cold asphalt? Nest end of College $ around Northl Bay should be done as soon as possible. 1l. Modulars--All those ready to be moved, will be moved out. f The foundation at the ServiceBuilding will be covered, i can use for storage.It was suggested that a more econom- ical alternative to slanted siding should be considered. ! Bucs Leathers is the only one to be moving to, the Mall. I E. Service Building Contract-Plastino cited the cost of concrete ; and the'cost'for the metal building as the reasons why the bid was over the estimate. 'Bid procedure' discussed. P. Litigation-Lumpa Council agreed to settlement presented by Ryan. I G. Memo re lights in downtown construction area. Temporary lighting to be provided during construction. Sign at Burlington/Summit for Seatons is in place. 1. Concern over safety at dorms re fire alarms. Berlin advised the the Dept. responds on request from the University, and this system works well. It was noted that violators should be prosecuted to the, maximum. E I ' 141CROCILFICD BY .'i I. JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES QiwWR ii_McU BY JORN IIICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES '4O1NE5, IvwM n Informal Council October 16, 1978 Page 3 I. Uses for increased Road Use 'fax will be discussed with the J. PY'80 budget. Procedure for 'vacation of Melrose Ct. will be discussed with the residents on 10/30.Staff to provide maps. OLD CAPITOL CENTER Glaves,'Kiaus, Engburg $ Markievicz. 160-440 A. All counculmembers have seen the model. B. Pedestrian, Traffic across Clinton; responsibility of dev- eloper for amenities; possible changes; discussed. C. ` if Council` agrees on the concept, any changes can be = brought back 'to,Council. Council has final authority. D. 'Res. will be prepared for meeting on the 17th,' to approve preliminary design plans. 'are ''450 in the hotel parking E. ''Glaves advised that there spaces garage; 130 cars can be parked on the bottom level. BOARDS $ COf111ISSIONS A. Councal-s meeting with the chairpersons of the Boards and Commissions' has been scheduled for Nov. 15th. I Meeting adjourned, 5:15 PM. rr ,� o yiil J j � {i l! z I P , i , I I MIcRorILMED By DORM MICR+LAF! o !'CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES