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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-11-07 Council MinutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL NOVEMBER 7, 1978 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., 11/7/78,, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Mayor Vevera presiding. Mayor Vevera proclaimed 11/5-11 as Youth Appreciation Week. City Clerk Stolfus requested addition to the Consent Calendar of resolutions for Class C Beer permit & Sunday Sales for Kirkwood 76. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, 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., 10/24/78, '& special mtg., 10/26/78, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: Mrs. Wendell Johnson; Kent & Gretchen Fuller, et al; Dr. M. Varner; & Sara Putney; re closing of Melrose Court. Univ. of Iowa re site for proposed county jail. A. Zaback supporting funding of shelter for spouse abuse victims. Human Rights Comm. Chrp. re possible changes to I. I C. non-discrimination Ord. & regarding;Comm. membership. L.'Hershberger & 12 residents, support for PAD, Court Hill Scott Blvd. VII. Memos from Traffic Engr: Parking prohibition on St. Ann Drive, on Douglass St. & Douglass Ct. Applications for use of Sts. & Public Grounds: S. Rubin, to hang art objects from Park Road Bridge, approved. I. C. Evening Lion's Club to solicit funds,' downtown area, for White Cane Day, 11/18/78,. approved. Permit Resolutions, recomm. by ,City Clerk, Res. Book 52: RES. 78-479, p. 1257, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT, and RES: 78- 480, p. 1258, SUNDAY SALES for Kirkwood 76. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, that the ORD. AMENDING ZONING ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING USE REGULATIONS OF FRANTZ PROPERTY (MT. PROSPECT IV), FROM R1A TO R1B & R2 ZONE, be considered and given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 141 CROP IOLD BY r JORM MICRbLAB CCDAR RAPIDS - DCS MINES )fficial Actions November 7, 1978 ;1 Page 2 i �L,'iLo by JUlOi 1'il"OLAu Discussion by Council will be scheduled for an informal meeting, re statement read by Leo Brachtenbach requesting a change in the policy of leafburning. Mayor Vevera advised that the vacancy to the Board of Appeals for unexpired term ending 12/31/79 would be readvertised. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to appoint Patricia Wegner to the Riverfront Comm. term expiring 12/1/81. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt the recommendation from Coralville to appoint Richard G. Baker to the Riverfront Comm. for term expiring 12/1/81. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret; to approve Johnson Co. Bd. of Supervisor's recommendation to appoint Mrs. Howard Fountain to the Riverfront Comm. term expiring 12/1/81. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by 'Erdahl, seconded by Perret,. to appoint Councilwoman deProsse as the City's representative to serve on the Johnson Co. Regional Planning Comm. nominating committee. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Mayor Vevera announced the following vacancies: 1 vacancy, Bd. of Adjustment, term expiring 1/1/84; Bd. of. Examiners of Plumbers, 1 vacancy,master plumber; term expiring 12/31/80; Bd. of Appeals, 1 vacancy, term expiring 12/31/81; Parks & Recreation Comm., 2 vacancies, expiring 1/1/83;, & three vacancies on.Johnson Co. Regional Planning Comm. terms expiring 1/1/82. The correct number of at -large vacancies on the JCRPC to be advertised for, is to be checked by Staff & changed if necessary. The above appointments to be made at 12/12/78 meeting. Public Hearing was held on Cable Television Franchise applicants. Dave Olive appeared. Moved by deProsse, secondedy ENDORSINGt& to adopt RES. 78-481, Bk. 52, p. COMMENCING THE REPORT OF THE CATV ADVISORY STAFF & AUTHORIZING THE'DISTRIBUTION OF THIS REPORT TO THE RESIDENTS OF IOWA CITY PRIOR TO THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON 11/28/78. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present., Council agreed to making a change in the title of the next resolution so that it would read, 'that the Council deny'. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-482, Bk. 52, p. 1260, RES. THAT THE COUNCIL DENY CONSIDERATION OF IOWA CITY CABLE TELEVISION WHOSE NAME SHALL APPEAR ON THE BALLOT 11/28/78. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROIILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES :•I. �i(uILv4.0 by JU0 HICkOLAb kAFJ' fu. r T Actions Public Hearing was held on the proposition of Official A November ct 1978 the issuance of $5,200,000 Parking Facilities Page 3 Revenue Bonds of Iowa City, Iowa. There were no written objections filed in the Clerk's office, and no oral objections made to the issuance of the bonds by the municipality. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-483, Bk. 52, p. 1261-1263, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $5,200,000 PARKING FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-484, Bk. 52, p. 1264-1290, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to refer the matter of closing Melrose Court to the ` Planning and Zoning Comm. Motion carried unani- j mously, 7/0. Councilwoman Neuhauser stated that whether or not the people _supported the bond issue for the library, she wanted to, commend Carol deProsse for the tremendous campaign .,she worked on. Other t Councilmembers agreed. City Mgr. Berlin requested that the contract with D.O.T. concerning the right-of-way agreement for property acquisition for Hwy. 1 improvement should be deferred for investigation of alternative language. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to defer the Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement. Motion carried, unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, that the City Attorney write to Ia. Dept. of Transportation on requirements and legality of agreements concerning FW518 and Hwy. 1 between the D.O.T. and the City. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 8:10 P.M. Motion .carried unanimously, 7/0. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 11/21/78 Submitted for publication on 11/16/78.. - al p�x�1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR4�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES pi; �r,Ur ,L•i;.o n1 JGkI.1 Ml%kOLAu .\Nc 'T, MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL OCTOBER 24, 1978 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.; 10/24/78, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse,. Erdahl,. Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Mayor Vevera presiding. Mayor Vevera proclaimed 10/29-11/5 as Inter- national Week & 10/18-25 as United Nations Week. j City Clerk. Stolfus asked for addition to Consent .Calendar, 'setting of 'public hearing on - rezoning for Hy -Vee Stores. Moved by Balmer seconded.by Neuhauser, that the_folaowing items & recommendations :in Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or,adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council ,mtg. ,:.10/10/78; ,subj:,,to.correction, recomm. by City Clerk., . Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Airport Comm. -9/21/78; Sr.. Center/Elderly Housing Task Force -9/14 & 10/4/78; Library Board - 9/28/78; Human,,: Rights ;Comm. -9/25/78; Civil Service Comm: -10/9/78. Permit :Resolutions, recomm. by City Clerk, Bk., 51: RES.. 78-462, p. 1194, APPROVING CLASS, C BEER -PERMIT & RES. 78-463, p.;1195, SUNDAY SALES,; for Drug Fair N4.RES. 78-464, p. 1196, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE for Bart's Place.` RES.' 78-465, p. 1197, to J SSUE,DANCING PERMIT to That Deli - That Bar. Resolutions: Bk.51: RES. 78-466, p. . 1198, ACCEPTING PAVING & STORM SEWER WORK FOR ALLEY PAVING PROJ. M3, by Metro.Pavers, alley west .of Pentacrest Apts., RES.. .78-467, p. 1199, ACCEPTING 'PAVING & STORM & SANITARY SEWER WORK FOR WINDSOR HEIGHTS, 5th ADDN „ by Metro Pavers &•Sulzberger Excavating. Motions: To approve disbursements, $1,195,556.62 for 8/78, recomm. by Finance Director, subj. to audit. Setting Public Hearings on 11/14/78: On FY80 Community Dev. Block Grant proposals; on consideration of revocation of beer license of Four Cushions. & on rezoning of property at NW corner of N. Dodge & Old N. Dubuque Road from R2 & CH Zone to PC Zone. Correspondence: Airport Comm. to Dr. W. Moeller re problems at Airport, no reply necessary. Referred to City Mgr. for reply: M. Eberts and R. Carsons, re, Rohret Road; N. 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CFDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i .v'uu br Ju RM NlCkOLAb C , CE;,;,�< rA, tJS a � r Official Actions Seiberling, Project GREEN, re maintenance of October 24, 1978 green areas; & I. C. Chamber of Commerce re Page Two proposed new public library. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Vevera announced the public hearings as seta Public Hearing was held on the application to rezone Mt. Prospect Addn. Part IV from RI.A to RIB & R2 Zones. H: Bechtoldt appeared re traffic concerns at intersection of Iowa/Gilbert. Mayor Vevera announced vacancies on United Action for Youth, Human Rights Comm., & Housing Comma Appointments will be made at 11/28 meeting. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to appoint Betsy Hillman to the Parks & Recreation Comm. to fill unexpired term ending 1/1/82. Motion carried una' mouslMovedyb 7Balmer, seconded b Roberts, to adopt RES. ;78'468,. Bk: ` 51, pp. '1200-1207, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO 'EXECUTEAN! :AGREEMENT FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES WITH WINEGAR APPRAISAL CO. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous 7/0,•'all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret "seconded by-Neuhauser,;that the ORD. 78-2929, Bk. 14, pp. 302-303, AMENDING ORD. N77=2835 BY CHANGING THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ON GILBERT ST. SOUTH OF INTERSECTION WITH BYPASS 6 from 45 MPH to 25 MPH '& 35 MPH, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded .by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 7:50 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 11/7/78 Submitted for publication on 11/2/78. NICROI'ILMEII BY DORM MICR#LAE CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Ju,BM MlCkOLA6 CEDIJ' RAP :C;, 1AC "C' COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 24, 1978 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/24/78, 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, Stolfus, Helling, Bowlin. Minutes tape- recorded on Reel 78-25, Side 2, 1-200. Mayor Vevera proclaimed 10/29-11/5 as International Week & 10/18-25 as United Nations Week. City Clerk Stolfus asked for addition to Consent Calendar, setting of public hearing on rezoning for Hy -Vee Stores. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser; that the following items&'recommendations in Consent Calendar.be received; or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg.,'10/10/78, subj. to correction, recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Airport Comm. -9%21/78; Sr. Center/Elderly Housing Task Force -9/14 & 10/4/78; Library Board - 9/28/78;'Human Rights Comm. -9/25/78; Civil Service Comm. -10/9/78. Permit Resolutions, recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 51: •RES. 1895 462, p. 1194, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT & RES. 78-463, p. , SUNDAY SALES, for Drug Fair N4, 2425 Muscatine Ave. RES. 78-464,. p. 1196, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE for R. Bartholomew dba/ Bart's Place 826 S: Clinton. .RES. 78-465, p. 1197,.to ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Boulevard Room dba/That Deli -That Bar„ 325 E. Market. Resolutions: Bk.51: RES.:78-466, p. 1198, ACCEPTING PAVING & STORM SEWER WORK FOR ALLEY PAVING PROJ. M3, by Metro Pavers, alley,west of Pentacrest Apts. 'RES. 78-467, p. 1199, ACCEPTING PAVING'&STORM & SANITARY SEWER WORK FOR. WINDSOR HEIGHTS, 5th AODN., by Metro Pavers & Sulzberger Excavating. Motions: To approve disbursements, $1,195,556.62 for 8/78, recomm. by Finance Director, subj. to audit. Setting Public Hearings on 11/14/78: On FY80 Community Dev, Block Grant proposals; on consideration of revocation of beer license of Four Cushions, 18 S. Clinton; & on rezoning of property at NW corner of N. Dodge & Old N. Dubuque Road from R2 Si CH Zone to PC Zone. Correspondence: Airport Comm. to Dr. W. Moeller re problems at Airport, no reply necessary. Referred to City Mgr. for reply: M. Eberts and R. Carsons, re Rohret Road; N. Seiberling, Project GREEN, re maintenance of green areas; & I. C. Chamber of Commerce re proposed new public library. MICROI'1LILD BY JORM MICR4�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES -11JI .Lrr � uE JUrthl MICROL±u am LLJr�a ilA�... .. Council Activities October 24, 1978 Page 2 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Vevera announced the public hearings as set. Public Hearing was held on the application to rezone Mt. Prospect Addn. Part IV from R1A to RIB & R2 Zones. Commr. Ogeson indicated that P&Z had given its approval, noting that Council should act on the rezoning in conjunction with approval of the final plat. H. Bechtoldt, 1152 E. Court, appeared re traffic concerns at intersection of Iowa/Gilbert. City Mgr. Berlin noted that Public Works will report on the matter. Mayor Vevera announced one vacancy on United Action for Youth, for term ending 6/30/79; one vacancy on Human Rights Comm. for term ending 1/1/81; one vacancy on Housing Comm. for term ending 5/1/79. Appointments will be madeat 11/28 meeting. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to,appoint Betsy. Hillman, 313 Windsor Drive, to the Parks & Recreation Comm. to fill unexpired term ending 1/1/82. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. IJ Perret called attention to the Iowa City Education Association endorsement of the proposed library on the urban renewal site, & also gave reasons for his endorsement. Roberts reiterated.his suggestion to i asphalt sidewalk at the North Bay corner, SW Dubuque/College, now. Berlin advised that it would be done now. Staff has been discussing plans for winter. New,Dubuque Street has been constructed to accommodate heavy trucks. Berlin reminded Council of the goal setting session at 4 P.M. on Wednesday. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES., 78-468, Bk. 51, pp. 1200-1207, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES WITH WINEGAR APPRAISAL CO. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Appraisals are needed for acquisition of property for new Gilbert St. south of Hwy. 6 Bypass. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORD. 78-2929, Bk. 14, pp. 302-303, AMENDING ORD. N77-2835 BY CHANGING THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ON GILBERT ST. SOUTH OF INTERSECTION WITH BYPASS 6.from 45 MPH to 25 MPH & 35 MPH, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 7:50 P.M. Motion 'carried unanimously, 7/0. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ABBIE S OLFUS, CITY CLERK 14ICR01 I L14ED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • RES MINES i of JURM 141CR0I_tiu CEDAR RA?:ul' AILD 'JDc .-'11 r:.) MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL OCTOBER 26, 1978 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ 'Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is Iowa City Council, special session, 10/26/78, 2:55 P.M. in Conference Room at Civic Center. Waiver of Notice and Call of Special Meeting was signed by all Councilmembers. City Clerk Stolfus explained that the meeting was being held for the purpose of adopting the Resolution deleting the Tee Vee Cable Service, Inc, from the Ballot Question for Cable. TV election, as the Resolution would have to be filed with the County Commissioner to meet their time schedules. Copies of the Resolution and withdrawalnotice were distributed. On roll call those present were: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser; Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: deProsse. Mayor Vevera presiding. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-469, Bk. 51,pp. 1208-1209, AMENDING RESOLUTION '78-461 BY DELETING TEE VEE CABLE SERVICE, INC. FROM THE BALLOT ISSUE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer to adjourn, 3:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 11/9/78 Submitted for publication on 11/7/78. 141CROFILMED BY .' JORM MICR41LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES hii�nJr rL)l�u by JUM Ml CkOLAb I.LDfji RAPIDS AND DES I COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 26, 1978 2:55 P.M. Iowa City Council, special session, 10/26/78, 2:55 P.M. in Conference Room at Civic Center. Waiver of Notice and Call of Special Meeting was signed by all Councilmembers. City Clerk Stolfus explained that the meeting was being held for the purpose of adopting the Resolution deleting the Tee Vee Cable Service, Inc. from the Ballot Question for Cable TV election, as the Resolution would have to be filed with the County . Commissioner to meet their time schedules. Copies of the Resolution and withdrawal notice were distributed. On roll call those present were: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera: Absent: deProsse. I Mayor Vevera presiding. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-469, Bk: 51, I. pp. 1208-1209, AMENDING RESOLUTION 78-461 BY DELETING TEE VEE CABLE SERVICE, 'INC. FROM THE BALLOT ISSUE. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 6/0, deProsse absent.; Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer to adjourn; 3:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. i ROBERT A.. VEVERW, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS. CITY CLERK . MICROFILMED BY ! JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES '.,�nul L,'1LU Bi Jukm idICkOLAo LEDhIt RAFIJS A110 ;JET. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 23, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 23, 1978, 1:30 PM in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Vevera, Neuhauser, deProsse, Perrot, Erdahl, Roberts. Absent: None STAPFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin,. StolEus, llelling. Others present for certain discussions, ag noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #78-26, Side 2, 440 to End, f, Reel 78-27 Side 1, 1-690. EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Balmer, seconded,by.Roberts.to ,l adjourn to executive session to discuss appointment to the Parks $,Recreation Commission. Affirmative roll call vote unanimi�us,.7/O, all Councilmembers present. After discussion, moved by,Erdahl,.seconded by Perret,.to adjourn to in Formal session. Motion carried unanimously. Tape-recorded'on I f.S tape 1112. I APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING $ ZONING Schmeiser present 440-890 Ily-Vee Stores, Rezoning on N. Dodge/N. Duh. Road 1. PF,ZTias discussed the application, see 10/5 minutes. 2. Council will set public hearing for'11/14; added"' r to Consent Calendar for 24th. 1 Wagner -Murphy Annexation "L. Atty. Glenn Muller called attention to their letter withdrawing.pond.area from request. Z. Items discussed included zone, sewage plans, flood- 2. cooperation with the County. 3. Planning B Zoning has approved the request. j 4. After discussion of voluntary restriction to Indus trial.development until the,Zoning Ord. is, finished,' Muller advised that the owner would make a proposal regarding future uses. There were no 'objections from Councilmembers. Mount Prospect IV, Final plat presented. 1. Pu,lic earing will be held on rezoning R1A to RIB and R2 Zone for 18 acres. 2. Sewer capacity would not be exceeded, F, they do not have to conform to storm water management as a result of the Court's decision. 3. Rezoning and plat should be considered at the same time. 141CROfILMED By JORM MOCR46LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Fi,UIIUi iLALL) by JURt•1 MICROLAb CEDAR RAPIDS At! C D[` '14. E Council Informal October 23, 1978 Page 2 COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Memo re air rights, K.(:'s/I:cumcnicil (lousing discussed. Staff to ask E.H. if City can help with problem. Task Force can be phased out. 2. Public Hearing on revocation of Four Cushions liquor license to be set for 11/14. 3. Human Rights Comm. concern over attendance of members. Comm. to let Council know F, action will be taken. 4. Mel Jones looking into liability insurance at Airport f, its application to area of concern as noted in minutes. 5. Erdahl stated that suggestions by A.A.R.P re housing are practicable. 890-1160 0 TY'78'ANNl7AL AUDIT Vitosh present. 1160-19 Representatives of McGladrey I-lansen.Dunn, Dave "I h sen F, Ron Lindwall present. o an Vitosh called attention to memo 10/20 re audit. Ending li balance will be discussed along with financial condition of the City at an informal meeting, along with options for use of additional R.U.T. funds. Johansen noted changes in the audit process, not only compliance with State laws but now with Federal. Fie discussed each item tinder "Internal Control F, General' Complinnce, noting that conversion to.accrual will take j additional staff time.Ile discussed 'conflict of I! interest', advising that the Legal Dept. should render an opinion if there is a.question. gide 2 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (PLANNING $ PROGRAM DEV.) 1950 -End QUARTERLY REPORT Kraft, Schmeiser, Glaves, Vann 1& 27 681 1. Kraft -Overview, see memo Packet 10/6 Index 01865. 2. Glaves-Development Div. Will do all land acquisition. Appraisal service discussed. Is spending time on Urban Renewal, not Economic Development.- Needs assistance. 3. Schmeiser-Planning Adm. Div. -Neta fee 'structure i for application processing discussed. Working on Zoning Ord. Policy preparation (annexation, j etc.) not funded this FY. Need personnel to do programs already funded (technical assistance). 4. Vann -Block Grant Programs. rtuch,unbudgeted time. spent on Senior, Center, f, meed to turn this program F, Block Grant programs over to someone else. She questioned if City should make application for Sth year entitlement ($670,000.) and also apply for Small Cities CDBG Grant (2 million for 3 years). 5. Council discussed hiring consultant to prepare grants F, requested recommendation from City Mgr. on adding 3 more positions to the Dept. Meeting adjourned, 5:35 PM. 141CROrIL14CD BY _ 1 JORM MICR6LAFJ CEDAR P.APIDS • DES MOINES i wiiL?l�a by J001 MICROLAb LLDAR RAPIDS All' �)[` INFORMAL, COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 26, 1978 E INFORMAL COUNCIL. IISCUSSION WITH 11)0'1' REPRESENTA.1.1Vl:: October 26, 1978, 2:00 P.M. in Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Ferret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Kraft,Plastino, Brachtel. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Ray Kassel, Dir. TAPE-RECORDED Reel 078-27, Side 1, 681-1372 Kassel outlined the purpose of the meeting, one more discussion in a'series of communications, with all Councilmembers present. He asked if there were any areas where the Council and IDOT could come to agreement: He complimented the City on its extensive,.excellent planning. He stated that the State would delay construction of the interchange at Melrose, but would provide the right-of-way, and would grade for the ramps. Later construction costs would be assumed by the State. He explained the technical reasons why the Ilighway l intersection could not be moved. 'Concerning the westerly alignment proposed by the City, he discussed environmental factors which would necessitate a new Environmental ImpactStatement, a time delay of two years. i Council will consider the information presented, at their Monday informal session, regarding the interchanges, and the concept. Meeting adjourned, 2:55 PM. 141CROEIL14EO BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES ri,u<U1 iLA1 u BY JUR14 141CROLAB CEDAk �,.PIDS AND DE, 'T, NE 1 O MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 6, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 6, 1978, 1:55 PM in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera i presiding. j COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, deProsse, Roberts, Erdahl, Perret, (1:35 PM), Vevera, (1:40 PM). Absent: None STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel N78 27, Side 2, 1000 to End. EXECUTIVE SESSION Nov. 6, 1978, 1:30 PD1. in Conference Room, Mayor Pro tem John Balmer presiding. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Roberts,to adjourn to executive session to discuss appointments to the Board of Appeals $ Riverfront Commission, and to discuss a property matter. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Perret F, Vevera absent. Perrot arrived, 1:35 PM, Vevera arrived 1:40 PM and presided for the remainder of the executive session. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, i to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Tape-recorded on Reel E.S. N13, 535-735, Side 1. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING $ ZONING 1000-1290 j Sc meiser Boot roy present. WAGNER-MURPHY 1. Atty.Glenn Muller proposed protective covenants Fr restrictions which would not allow residential use of the property or most commercial uses. 2. Subject to legal staff approval, the proposal will be I rewritten to eliminate all but truck terminals. HALLMARK HOMES Application was defeated by P$Z, 0/7, Council will not f consider unless applicant requests it, then Council $ i PFZ would discuss together. AGENDA I, COUNCIL BUSINESS 1290-1730 1. Item 6.b.4. After discussion, deProsse agreed to to represent the Council on the nomination committee for Johnson County Regional Planning Comm. 2. City Mgr. Berlin relayed the request from Johnson Co. Board of Supervisors for discussion at Council's next informal meeting of the proposal for property for the jail. 3. City Clerk Stolfus advised that the future appoint- ments listed on the 7th agenda would be made on 12/12 instead of 12/5. Also noted correction to approval of minutes, which should be regular meeting of 10/24/78 f, special meeting of 10/26/78. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r•IibI(UI ILMLU BY JURM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DE r"1 NOVEMBER 6, 1978 PAGE 2 COUNCIL INFORMAL �.✓ 4. Vevera fl Neuhauser reported calls re CATV. Callers were told to come to Council meeting. 5. Newsprint Recycli_n_g Proj. problems were discussed. Council requeste Chat the Resources Conservation .Commission investigate alternatives and discuss at their 11/14 meeting, so that they can make a recommendation to Council as soon as possible. 6. Item 016- Ferret questioned if the contract would have implications re 518 F, frontage roads. The letter re previous questions has not been written. It was suggested that DOT start the Hwy. l Project at 218 intersection B go westward. 7. Re construction of the Washington St. Bridge, memo in packet 11/3, City Mgr. Berlin advised that possible Fed. money for bridges would come to the State, who would then have rules and regulations for applications. B. Concerning memo in 11/3 packet on distribution of new Munici al Code, Council agreed that all magistrates shoul ave a ree Code, none for the news media. They also stated that each Councilperson's code F supplements should be passed along to his/her successor. 9 i REPORT ON PUBLIC HOUSING SITES 1730-1960 Sey el, Kucjiarza present. F3A 1. Five of the publicly -owned sites which Council looked at, holding 11 units, have been submitted to HUD, F, are now at E.C.I. for A-95 review, Seydel reported. 2. On privately -owned property, he has not come up with f a site. The City cannot agree to requests from owners E of multiple -family sites, HUD advises, but when the City advertises, they can put in a bid. 3. City is 6 weeks behind schedule, HUD has set deadline of Sept., as it is end of their fiscal year. 4. It was suggested that Block Grant funds could be used for sewers to make sites available. 5. Further report, in executive session, will be made 11/20.. i CATV FRANCHISE APPLICATIONS 1960-2685 i Korte, McGarry, Tiffany, Popper 4 representatives from two cable companies present. 1. Tiffany noted material sent in 11/3 packet from the Committee F, consultant $ staff. 2. Options open to Council discussed. Mayor Vevera left the meeting, Mayor Pro tem Balmer presiding, 3:25 PM. ' 3. Council decided to not use the resolution from the Committee endorsing one application, but to write a new Resolution, endorsing the report, authorizing a general mailing focusing on informing the public $ also advising that the third application on the ballot is not qualified, as no proposal was made. 4. Campaign Finance Ordinance regulations will apply. PLANNING w PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT PERSONNEL, ALLOCATION 2685 -End Berlin po—ln-t—eU out ra t s memo outlining wRat ouncil had agreed to. There wore no questions. Meeting adjourned, 3:45 PM. t' 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB y 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES h 1 _ 1 i ,1. 4 L� i r•IibI(UI ILMLU BY JURM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DE r"1 NOVEMBER 6, 1978 PAGE 2 COUNCIL INFORMAL �.✓ 4. Vevera fl Neuhauser reported calls re CATV. Callers were told to come to Council meeting. 5. Newsprint Recycli_n_g Proj. problems were discussed. Council requeste Chat the Resources Conservation .Commission investigate alternatives and discuss at their 11/14 meeting, so that they can make a recommendation to Council as soon as possible. 6. Item 016- Ferret questioned if the contract would have implications re 518 F, frontage roads. The letter re previous questions has not been written. It was suggested that DOT start the Hwy. l Project at 218 intersection B go westward. 7. Re construction of the Washington St. Bridge, memo in packet 11/3, City Mgr. Berlin advised that possible Fed. money for bridges would come to the State, who would then have rules and regulations for applications. B. Concerning memo in 11/3 packet on distribution of new Munici al Code, Council agreed that all magistrates shoul ave a ree Code, none for the news media. They also stated that each Councilperson's code F supplements should be passed along to his/her successor. 9 i REPORT ON PUBLIC HOUSING SITES 1730-1960 Sey el, Kucjiarza present. F3A 1. Five of the publicly -owned sites which Council looked at, holding 11 units, have been submitted to HUD, F, are now at E.C.I. for A-95 review, Seydel reported. 2. On privately -owned property, he has not come up with f a site. The City cannot agree to requests from owners E of multiple -family sites, HUD advises, but when the City advertises, they can put in a bid. 3. City is 6 weeks behind schedule, HUD has set deadline of Sept., as it is end of their fiscal year. 4. It was suggested that Block Grant funds could be used for sewers to make sites available. 5. Further report, in executive session, will be made 11/20.. i CATV FRANCHISE APPLICATIONS 1960-2685 i Korte, McGarry, Tiffany, Popper 4 representatives from two cable companies present. 1. Tiffany noted material sent in 11/3 packet from the Committee F, consultant $ staff. 2. Options open to Council discussed. Mayor Vevera left the meeting, Mayor Pro tem Balmer presiding, 3:25 PM. ' 3. Council decided to not use the resolution from the Committee endorsing one application, but to write a new Resolution, endorsing the report, authorizing a general mailing focusing on informing the public $ also advising that the third application on the ballot is not qualified, as no proposal was made. 4. Campaign Finance Ordinance regulations will apply. PLANNING w PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT PERSONNEL, ALLOCATION 2685 -End Berlin po—ln-t—eU out ra t s memo outlining wRat ouncil had agreed to. There wore no questions. Meeting adjourned, 3:45 PM. t' 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB y 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES