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Home My WebLink About1978-10-17 Minutes Numberedrli�cu ILilI u by JURI•I I.1[CROLA3 -N CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 17, 1978 7:30 P.M. 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. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Hayek, Stolfus, Helling. Minutes tape-recorded on Reel #78-25, Side 1, 1415-2460. 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, 's subj. to correction, recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Boardof A4p&]s-9/7/78; /990 R:Lamaing & Zoning Comm. -10/5/78; Design Review Comm. -10/4/78. I8 Permit Resolution to refund Cigarette Permit, Bk. 51, p. 1180, X893 RES. 78-455. y Motions: To approve disbursements in amount of $1,386,113.56 for July 1978, recommended by Finance Director, subj, to audit. S9 i To set public hearing 11/7/78, on Cable TV Franchise applicants. 895_. Correspondence: M. Phillips re fence Ord., referred to City Mgr. for reply. t Applications for use of Streets & Public Grounds: To hold I.C. Multiple Sclerosis Marathon, 11-5, approved. West High 897 { School to have Homecoming Parade 10-19, approved. Delta Tau Delta / 899 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 noncon- forming 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 vacatin Capitol Street between Harrison St. & Court St. to Johnson County for use of new County jail facility, as approved by P&Z Comm. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. /94/ q.-;ICROPI LI4EU BY . JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i rli�cu ILilI u by JURI•I I.1[CROLA3 -N CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 17, 1978 7:30 P.M. 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. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Hayek, Stolfus, Helling. Minutes tape-recorded on Reel #78-25, Side 1, 1415-2460. 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, 's subj. to correction, recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Boardof A4p&]s-9/7/78; /990 R:Lamaing & Zoning Comm. -10/5/78; Design Review Comm. -10/4/78. I8 Permit Resolution to refund Cigarette Permit, Bk. 51, p. 1180, X893 RES. 78-455. y Motions: To approve disbursements in amount of $1,386,113.56 for July 1978, recommended by Finance Director, subj, to audit. S9 i To set public hearing 11/7/78, on Cable TV Franchise applicants. 895_. Correspondence: M. Phillips re fence Ord., referred to City Mgr. for reply. t Applications for use of Streets & Public Grounds: To hold I.C. Multiple Sclerosis Marathon, 11-5, approved. West High 897 { School to have Homecoming Parade 10-19, approved. Delta Tau Delta / 899 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 noncon- forming 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 vacatin Capitol Street between Harrison St. & Court St. to Johnson County for use of new County jail facility, as approved by P&Z Comm. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. /94/ q.-;ICROPI LI4EU BY . JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES c III GI(Of 16-ILu by JORM MiCROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES Council Activities October 17, 1978 Page 2 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. L,EkkEi, t' &Vw � k ` RE 0�n.a# 1*sideicn � 12002 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. Ooua Levin, 819 Iowa Ave., 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 k of construction costs for new swimming pool, one-half to maintain and police the downtown area. As the question on the ballot issue is not clear about tax on renters, staff will publicize & clarify the issue. 1903 It was suggested that the City Mgr. notify the Human_ Servicgs group that Councilmembers have a Goals & Objectives meeting on 10/25, & cannot attend the proposed meeting. Plastino's memo re ditching on Rohret Road was discussed, also increase on bus ridership was noted. To further progress on negotiations on the model housi g rental lease, the City Mgr. was apartment directed and the artmentassociation,e a representative between etenant fromtheLegalDept ,IpKucharzak & Berlin to attend. If this group does not reach a decision,C1 will step in.ouncil oy , r Approval of the Transit Grant is expected soon, approximately $168,000 for operating expenses, $15,000 for capital expense. City Mgr. Berlin reported on the Highway Act in Congress, funding aid to small cities. Atty. Ryan's January memo on Code requirements for provision of crossing guards was noted, & Roberts presented a solution re First Ave. involving installation of 160' of sidewalk east of Thrashers. Berlin noted that Public Works will have a memo in the Friday packet. / 90,5 The Mayor pointed out the violation by Earl May on First Ave. - allowing access to Firstwe. from their property. This access was prohibited when property was sold. The Legal Dept. is investigating the issue & will report. 1906 City Mgr. Berlin presented the Resolution discussed at yesterday's informal session. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-456, Bk. 51, 1181-1182, pp. APPROVING THE ag l_ DESIGN PLANS FOR REDEVELOPMENT ON URBAN R_FNF_WAL PARCELS 83-84 by D1d Caaitol Associates, for Old CaDjtol Center_. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, Councilmembers all present. 190;r .' Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-457, Bk. 51, pp. 1183-1185, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR TN -BIS ADVFRTTSTNG WITH ARROW W SIGNCOMPANY, Affirmative, roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. / Qpg Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-458 Bk. 51, p. 1186, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR $E)YICE BUILQING_ADDI.T.ION. to McComas- Lacioa Const Co.. $289,890, as recommended by Public Works. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. / 909 1' MICROFILMED BY 1 JORM MICR+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I-ii W(vI ILALV BY JURM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES 'in :'Ick. '.`l'IA Council Activities October 17, 1978 Page 3 Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 78-459, Bk. 51, pp. 1187-1189, AUTHORIZING 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. — Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. AMENDING ORD. 77- 2835, BY CHANGING THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ON GILBERT ST. SOUTH OF HWY 6 Intersection from 45 MPH to 25 MPH & 35 MPH be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Council- members 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. I Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that ORO. 78-2927 Bk. 14, pp. 298-299, AMENDING ORD. 77-2859, WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM BUILDING Z CODE AND STANDARDS, 1976 EDITIONS, SUBJ. TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council- �; members present. (IzF / Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, that regarding ORD. 76-2928, Bk. 14, pp. 300-301, GRANTING A DROADBAND 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 CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, 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 ordinance be voted upon for final passage at this time. Motion carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, that adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call the ORO. 78-2928 be finally p y 1915 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. 0101 1 Q16 141CROFIL14ED BY ,. JORM MICR6LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES hliti(UH1-NLu BY JORM 14ICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND Council Activities �. October 17, 1978 Page Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 8:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR 'i ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY ' JCRM AAICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES miu<ui iLil Lij by JURM MICROLAB TO: FROM: RE: CEDAR RAPIDS AND 'DES City of Iowa CK MEMORANDUM City Council City Manager Material in Friday's Packet DATE: October 13, 1978 Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Acting Director of Human Relations /9/7 b. Fall Nature Guide for Hickory Hill Park /?/'g Memorandum from Assistant City Manager regarding cost of the CATV election. /9/j Copy of letter from DOT to Board of Supervisors regarding bridge over Old / 920 Man's Creek. Copy of letter from DOT to Mayor Vevera regarding road use tax funds. 117.21 Copy of letter to Airport Commission from Assistant City Attorney regarding Sturgis Ferry area. / 9.Z2 Copy of letter to Mr. Marvin Hartwig from Assistant City Attorney regarding lease of Sturgis Ferry area. 19.23 Memorandum from Paul Glaves regarding meeting with Downtown Association. 19-21V Memoranda from Department of Public Works: a. Ten-hour parking on Court Street b. Street lights / 9.4 c. Ditching situation on Rohret Road /9,2 7 d. Iowa City transit ridership information 19.28 e. Recommendation on Melrose Court / 9 9 f. Notice of intent not to file an Environmental Impact Statement for Ralston Creek Storm Water Management Project, North Branch /9-30 Memorandum from Marianne Milkman regarding Council bus tour of CDBG projects /93/ Memorandum from County Zoning Department to Board of Supervisors regarding Iowa City proposed design standards for subdivisions within two-mile extra- territorial jurisdiction of Iowa City. / 73;2 September monthly reports for Departments of Housing and Inspection Services, Fire, and Police. 11733 PALS Quarterly Report. 19,3y Notice of sessions on housing / 935' Article: "Land Plays Rising Role, Labor a Reduced One in Long, Steep Climb in cost of new homes." /936 Developing Local Housing Initiatives for Iowa Communities developed by OPP 1937 MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 1 y i miu<ui iLil Lij by JURM MICROLAB TO: FROM: RE: CEDAR RAPIDS AND 'DES City of Iowa CK MEMORANDUM City Council City Manager Material in Friday's Packet DATE: October 13, 1978 Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Acting Director of Human Relations /9/7 b. Fall Nature Guide for Hickory Hill Park /?/'g Memorandum from Assistant City Manager regarding cost of the CATV election. /9/j Copy of letter from DOT to Board of Supervisors regarding bridge over Old / 920 Man's Creek. Copy of letter from DOT to Mayor Vevera regarding road use tax funds. 117.21 Copy of letter to Airport Commission from Assistant City Attorney regarding Sturgis Ferry area. / 9.Z2 Copy of letter to Mr. Marvin Hartwig from Assistant City Attorney regarding lease of Sturgis Ferry area. 19.23 Memorandum from Paul Glaves regarding meeting with Downtown Association. 19-21V Memoranda from Department of Public Works: a. Ten-hour parking on Court Street b. Street lights / 9.4 c. Ditching situation on Rohret Road /9,2 7 d. Iowa City transit ridership information 19.28 e. Recommendation on Melrose Court / 9 9 f. Notice of intent not to file an Environmental Impact Statement for Ralston Creek Storm Water Management Project, North Branch /9-30 Memorandum from Marianne Milkman regarding Council bus tour of CDBG projects /93/ Memorandum from County Zoning Department to Board of Supervisors regarding Iowa City proposed design standards for subdivisions within two-mile extra- territorial jurisdiction of Iowa City. / 73;2 September monthly reports for Departments of Housing and Inspection Services, Fire, and Police. 11733 PALS Quarterly Report. 19,3y Notice of sessions on housing / 935' Article: "Land Plays Rising Role, Labor a Reduced One in Long, Steep Climb in cost of new homes." /936 Developing Local Housing Initiatives for Iowa Communities developed by OPP 1937 MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 I 1•1Lt(U�ILMLU BY JURM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES '4I irlts, I.wH ' ar I i City o4 Iowa gCK* WMEMOFOR"'AINUUM DATE: October 13, 1978 TO: City Council' FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Acting Director of Human Relations /9/7 b. Fall Nature Guide for Hickory Hill Park /9/S Memorandum from Assistant City Manager regarding cost of the CATV election. /9/9 Copy of letter from DOT to Board of. Supervisors regarding bridge over Old / 9.20 i Man's Creek. f" Copy of letter from DOT to Mayor Vevera regarding road use tax funds. /92/ Copy of letter to Airport, Commission from Assistant. City Attorney regarding Sturgis Ferry area: Copy of letter to Mr. Marvin Hartwig from Assistant City Attorney regarding lease of Sturgis Ferry area. Memorandum from Paul Glaves regarding meeting with Downtown Association./9?IV Memoranda from Department of Public Works: a. Ten-hour parking on Court Street' /9.2-S b. Street lights c.. Ditching situation on Rohret Road /17.27 d. Iowa City transit ridership information /928 e. , Recommendation on Melrose Court / 929 f. Notice of ,intent not to file an Environmental Impact Statement for Ralston Creek Storm Water Management Project, North Branch /930 Memorandum from Marianne Milkman regarding Council bus tour of CDBG projects Memorandum from County Zoning Department to Board of Supervisors regarding ; Iowa City proposed design standards for subdivisions within two-mile extra- 1 territorial jurisdiction of Iowa City. / 93 2 f t September monthly reports for Departments of Housing and Inspection Services, Fire, and Police. /933 PALS Quarterly Report. I93y Notice of sessions on housing' / 93S i Article: "Land Plays Rising Role, Labor a Reduced One in Long, Steep Climb in cost of new homes." /93(, Developing Local Housing Initiatives for Iowa Communities developed by OPP 1937 IdICROFILMED BY _} JORM MICR4LA13.CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES