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Home My WebLink About1978-11-21 Council MinutesPli �i<ur LLAa by JURM MICROLAb CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES 'IT' MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 1978 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, adjourned session, 11/21/78, 1:00 P.M. at Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl, Perret.- Mayor Vevera presiding. Mayor Vevera opened the meeting for the purpose of receipt of bids for the sale of $5,200,000 Parking Facilities Revenue Bonds. Three sealed bids were received and not opened. There - were no oral bids. Consultant Paul Speer recommended award of the bid to Wauterlek & Brown. Moved by Balmer, �. seconded by Roberts, to.adopt RES. 78-490, Bk. 51, pp. 1300-1303, DIRECTING SALE OF $5,200,000 PARKING I FACILITIES ,REVENUE BONDS,to Wauterlek & Brown at a net interest rate of 6.5803575%. Affirmative roll call vote. unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl,& Perret absent. Moved by. Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to f return the checks of the unsuccessful bidders. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn the meeting,, 1:20 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. i A more complete description of Council activi- ties is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 12/5/78 Submitted for publication on 11/30/78. r..., ,. MICROFILMED BY ,( DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i hit u(Ur 1LMLU BY JORIA MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND 'DES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 21, 1978 1:00 P.M. Iowa City Council, adjourned session, 11/21/78, 1:00 P.M. at Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl, Perret. Mayor Vevera presiding. Minutes tape-recorded on Reel 78-29, Side 2, 500-530. Present were Paul Speer & Lawrence Rimmer, bond consultants from Paul Speer & Associates. Staff present: Berlin, Stolfus, Vitosh. Mayor Vevera opened the meeting for the purpose of receipt of bids for the sale of $5,200,000 Parking Facilities Revenue Bonds. Three sealed bids were received and not opened. There were no oral bids. Oral bidding was closed. Sealed bids were opened and read as follows: Net Interest Rater 21-23 Carleton D.Beh Co., Des Moines 6.7971% i John Nuveen & Co.', Inc. & Assoc., Chicago 6.645893% Wauterlek & Brown, Chicago, & Miller & 6.5803575% Schroeder Municipals, Inc. & Associates, Minneapolis i Consultant Paul Speer recommended award of the bid to Wauterlek & Brown, Chicago, Illinois. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-490, Bk 51, pp. 1300-1303, DIRECTING SALE OF $5,200,000 PARKING FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS -to Wauterlek & Brown, Chicago, Ill., at a net interest rate of 6.5803575%. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl & Perret absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to return the checks of the unsuccessful bidders. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn the meeting, 1:20 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. I ROBERT A. VEVE A, MAY R ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK � MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB 1 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i i ,a I i hit u(Ur 1LMLU BY JORIA MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND 'DES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 21, 1978 1:00 P.M. Iowa City Council, adjourned session, 11/21/78, 1:00 P.M. at Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl, Perret. Mayor Vevera presiding. Minutes tape-recorded on Reel 78-29, Side 2, 500-530. Present were Paul Speer & Lawrence Rimmer, bond consultants from Paul Speer & Associates. Staff present: Berlin, Stolfus, Vitosh. Mayor Vevera opened the meeting for the purpose of receipt of bids for the sale of $5,200,000 Parking Facilities Revenue Bonds. Three sealed bids were received and not opened. There were no oral bids. Oral bidding was closed. Sealed bids were opened and read as follows: Net Interest Rater 21-23 Carleton D.Beh Co., Des Moines 6.7971% i John Nuveen & Co.', Inc. & Assoc., Chicago 6.645893% Wauterlek & Brown, Chicago, & Miller & 6.5803575% Schroeder Municipals, Inc. & Associates, Minneapolis i Consultant Paul Speer recommended award of the bid to Wauterlek & Brown, Chicago, Illinois. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-490, Bk 51, pp. 1300-1303, DIRECTING SALE OF $5,200,000 PARKING FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS -to Wauterlek & Brown, Chicago, Ill., at a net interest rate of 6.5803575%. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl & Perret absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to return the checks of the unsuccessful bidders. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn the meeting, 1:20 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. I ROBERT A. VEVE A, MAY R ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK � MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB 1 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES M w%UrjL1'ILu by JUkM MICROLAU CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES '1� MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 1978 proceed The cost of publishing the following p - Cumulative cost for ings & claims is $ _ ublicaiton is this calendar year for said p $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/21/78, 7:30 pat the Civic Center. Cou N uhausers pPerret, Balmer, deProsse, Roberts,"Vevera. Absent:. Perret. Mayor Vevera presiding. Neuhauser, that Moved by Balmer, seconded bythe the following items and recommenda�oved,ions �and/or Consent Calendar be received, or app adopted as presented: Council Approval correciione9 ecomm. by mtg., 11/7/78; subj. f. City Clerk.. Minutes of Boards -& Commiissiort* LCommrY ` Bd.; Trustee! ..0/26/78; P I 10/19/78;`Riverfront Comm. -11/1/78; Resources Conserv: Comm. -10/24/78; United Action Youth Bd.-9/27 & 10/18/78. Permit Resolutions, recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 51:,. RES. 78-491, , p: 1304, APPROVING 1305, SUNDAY SALES forMITDowntowner Conoco,' Inc: RES. 78-493; p: 1306, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR, CONTROL,; LICENSE for Walt's. RES: 78- LIQUOR R. 1307 'APPROVING, CLASS C LIQUOR CONT494;ROL i LICENSE for The Annex, RES. 78-495, P. 1308, j. s pizza. TO REFUND BEER PERMIT to Godfath t'abstract of Motions adopted: To accept ` election issues, Library and Hotel/Motel Tax, from Johnson Co. Commissioner 8, of Elect00 ion. ' n set public hearing Manager to receive Council Chambers for ,City 9 public input regarding General Revenue Sharing Funds 78- Resolutions Adopted,, Bk. ST RES. 496, p• 1309 „ :.ACCEPTING STORM SEWWEE R 'IMPROVEMENTS310ACCEPT NG IMPROVEMENTS SINCLUDING PAVING STORM SEWER & OTHER INCIDENTALS, ON MORMON TREK BLVD. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: - Letters from Univ: of Ia.'Student n. fin Senate & Protective Ass osedorhotel/mot 1 Tenants reatax. about Ram Bd• Diirectors�r a proposed closing of J. Nolan re proposed truck Melrose Ct. P. embargo on Kirkwood t Are'vacation rof Capitol State Historical Dep 141CROI'I LMCD BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES uwi :L,ILU by JUi*1 I•IICROLAu LLCii r( �rr S AND CC K:.. t=_.F, •_ MICROI ILMCD BY I JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • nES MOINES St. Information: Ia. Dept. Transarebrepair ct ct OfPEctnl Actions prof.. on bridge on HWY. 6 Bypass . ' November 1978 Nov2 Gilbert & Riverside. Memos from Traffic Engr. Page re stop sign at Clinton St. & Court St. and re parking prohibition on Maggard St. call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret Affirmative roll absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that the ORD. BY AMENDING NON- SPECIALI PROVISIONS FORZONING NON-CONFORMINGESTABLUSESISHING CONFORMING BUILDINGS, AND NONCONFORMING LOTS be considered and givefirst vote for passage. n carried, 6/0. Affirmative roll Motion to consider call vote on 'first vote for passage unanimous, 6/0; i' Perret absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that ( the ORDINANCE REZONING LOTSIB & 9; -ST. MATHIAS, 2ND Stores FROM R2 AND ADDN. (as requested by Hy -Vee CH ZONES TO PC ZONE be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion:to`consider carried, 6/0, first vote for Perret absent. 'Roll call vote on 3/2; with the following division of vote: passage,' Ayes: Neuhauser, - Roberts,Balmer. Nays: Absent: •' deProsse, Erdahl. -.` Abstain: Vevera. discussion of. for Veverals Perret.After .basis conflict of interest, theCityAtty. advised him did that according to the'information presented, he to `'not have a conflict ofinterest. Vevera asked no objections from the Attorney revote;'there were Councilmembers. On roll call, Vevera voted or 'aye', changing the vote to 4/2; on first vote for passage. City Mgr. Berlin explained the correction to the legal description needed tb delete # of the county road. inthe.proposed annexation of Wagner - Murphy Foundation property. Moved by deProsse , RES. 78-498, Bk. I seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt ANNEXING.CERTAIN DESCRIBED REAL 51; pp.,'1311-1312 ESTATE TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, in place of Res. 78-488 adopted on Nov. 14, 1978. Affirmative roll Moved by call vote unanimous; 6/0, Perret absent. seconded by Roberts, that the ORDINANCE i Neuhauser, REZONING WAGNER-MURPHY' FOUNDATION TRACT OF LAND FROM A2, COUNTY RESORT, TO M1 ZONE, be considered Motion to and given first vote for passage. consider cart, ied;';6/0.'�'Affirmative roll call vote unanimous'; 6/O; Perret absent., Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the ORDINANCE VACATING CAPITOL '.STREET BETWEEN HARRISON ST. &-COURT ST. be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first carried, vote for passage, unanimous, 6)(0, Perret absent. K:.. t=_.F, •_ MICROI ILMCD BY I JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • nES MOINES ,Lr'aLi by JURM I•IICROLAb LiDAR RAPIDS ANC official Actions Public hearing was held on the application November 21, 1978 submitted by A. Greb to rezone aawest tract VFW Club located south of Hwy. 6 Bypaof land ss and Page 3 CH one to C2 zone, as approved by P&Z Comm. I z Kevin Cleaves discussed his views re necessity and problems of the Airport. Public hearing was continued on the consider- ation to revoke the Beer License issued to Four Cushions. Johnson Co. Health Dept. representative Kot Flora gave a summation of activities to date. Dennis Ellis and .John Wakefield were seconded resent for discussion. Moved by Neuhauser, for two by deProsse, .to continue the public hearing weeks so.that a final resolution of the problem can be made. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. ointment to Mayor _Vevera advised that the appointment will be 1 Examiners•& App the Board of Electrica readvertised. resented the following City, Mgr. Berlin p resolution. Moved by deProsse, seconded by 1313rdahl to-. adopt RES. 78-499, Bk. 51, pp• 1315, AUTHORIZING? EXECUTION ;OF AN NAGR2EEOMEN�o TOSELL CLINTON STREET MODULARS, E, Building & Equipment, Inc. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous „6/O, Perret absent. City Atty., Hayek presented.Nere following two resolutions. Moved by 1316 - by deProsse, to adopt RES. 78-500, Bk. 51, pp. 1318, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER To EXECUTE ACCEPTANCE OF. LETTER FROM ,OLD, CAPITOL ASSOCIATES REQUESTINGPERMISSION To TAKE POSSESSION OF URBAN RENEWAL DISPOSITION PARCELS 83/1 &'84/1 IN IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neu1319er,to adopt RES. 78-501, Bk. 51, , pp. 1321, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CLERK TO ATTEST A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE PERTAINING TO URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64/1. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. City, Attorney; Hayek, and City Clerk Stolfus distributed the recodified Municipal Code for Iowa City to the Councilmembers. Hayek thanked the City Clerk and her staff and Asst. Atty. Robert project, for their ,hours of work spent, on this prof Council for their funding.of th.project. Moved • by.Balmer,• seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-502, Bk. 51, p. 1322, AMENDING SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL AND PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS sion Affirmative s o Public Works. POSITION Aroll calNGES in l vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Id ICRUYIL14E0 BY ' JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES !•I��nJr.Uic.0 by JURM NICROLAb I.CJAi< RAPI11" AND .,r Orflrinl AcrlonH Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to Novemher 7.1, 1978 adopt RES. 78-503, Bk. 51, p. 1323, AUTHORIZING THE Ilagv 4 - CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTONEGOTIATIONS AND OBTAIN OPTIONS ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES for Public Housing Units. Affirmative roll call vote, 4/2, with following division of vote: 'Ayes: Neuhauser, Roberts, deProsse, Erdahl. Nays: Vevera, Balmer. Absent: Perret. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RESOLUTION 'AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION FOR THE HIGHWAY #1 IMPROVEMENT. After discussion of j city responsibility for accessses,'it was moved by {_ deProsse;`,' seconded by Erdahl ;'to defer action on I the Resolution for two weeks, staff to provide further information.:. Motion carried unanimously, } 6/0. a Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by. deProsse, to adopt RES. 78-504, Bk. 51, pp. 1324-1327, APPROVING "OFFICIAL STREET >CONSTRUCTION 'PROGRAM" '(Five -Year Comprehensive)' for 'IDOT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. .Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 23 -279 -OF -THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA-CITY,PERTAINING TO,-THE'PARKING I METER `FUND, ,be considered and given second vote for passage Motion to 'consider carried unanimously, i 6/0.;1Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage,'unanimous,`6/O,.Perret absent:': Moved' by Erdahl, seconded by deProsse,` that ORDINANCE RESTRICTING TRUCK' TRAFFIC :ON KIRKWOOD AVENUE be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to' "consider "carried unanimously, 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote,' 4/2 with the following division ''ofvote: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser: Nays:' Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Perret. Moved' by, Erdahl, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn the meeting; 8:35 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. A more complete description of Council activi- ties is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/ROBERT A.'VEVERA, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 12/5/78 Su mitted for publication on 11/ 4 0/78. MICROI I LI•IEO BY DORM MICR(rLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DCS MOINES of JU41 MICROLAb MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL NOVEMBER 7, 1978 The cost of publishing the following cost (d- ings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $---fwa 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 the Consent Calendar be received, or, approvedd,, and/or adopted as .amended:, Approval 0officials Council mtg., 10/24/78 & specialmtg., 10/26/78, subj. to correction, .as recomm. by City Clerk. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: Mrs. Wendell Johnson; Kent & Gretchen Fuller, at a1; 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. 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. hy. 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 RIB & R2 ZONE, b considered ons dere rod given vecall second vote for passage. vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. :-0ICROE ILI•IED BY DORM MICR(�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES bf JUM MICk0LAB RAPIDS AN M )fficial Actions Discussion by Council will be scheduled for an November Actions ons informal meeting, re statement read by Leo Page 2 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 1 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. I- Moved by deProsse, 'seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-481; Bk. 52, p. 1259, ENDORSING & COMMENCING THE REPORT OF THE CATV ADVISORY STAFF & i 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. Y;.._w::.,�-... IdICRDEI LIdL0 61' l Y JORM MICRWLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I•,i 1,W .L'iLJ by JuAM MICkOLAB LEDAiI RAPD" AND DES Official Actions Public Hearing was held on the proposition of November 7, 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. iMoved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to refer the. matter of closing Melrose Court to the Planning and Zoning Comm. Motion carried unani- 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 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. MICRUMMED BY 1, JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 140INES I•i, �i•.�t «.ii_� bl UUi1M M1001_(+u �ED;J� itAPED� 11PIC JC`_ COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 7, 1978 7:30 P.M. 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. Absent: None. Mayor Vevera presiding. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Minutes tape-recorded on Reel #78-25, Side 2, 1680-2425. 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, 300 Kirkwood Ave. 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.,,:IO/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, at al; Dr. M. Varner; & Sara Putney; re closing of Melrose Court. Univ. of Iowa re site_for proposed county jail. A :aback supporting funding of shelter for spouse abuse victims. Human Rights Comm. Chrp. re possible changes to 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 Inland Transport dba/Kirkwood'76, 300 Kirkwood Ave: Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, 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 RIA TO RIB & R2 ZONE, be considered and given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. Discussion by Council will be scheduled for an informal meeting, re statement read by Leo Brachtenbach, 611 Brookland Park Dr., requesting a change in the policy of leafburning. UICROE ILI•IED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r.,, L.,L, bf JURM MICkOLAD CCDAi, R,U 1 L, , A! f'11cil Activities November 7, 1978 Page 2 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, 1107 E. College, to the Riverfront Commission, 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 County. Board of Supervisor's recommendation to appoint Mrs. Howard Fountain to the Riverfront Commission, 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 County Regional Planning Comm. nominating committee. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Mayor Vevera announced the following vacancies: 1 vacancy, Board of Adjustment, term expiring 1/1/84; Board of Examiners of Plumbers, 1 .vacancy, master plumber, term expiring 12/31/80; Board of Appeals, 1 vacancy, term expiring 12/31/81; Parks & Recreation Comm., 2.vacancies, expiring 1/1/83; & three vacancies on Johnson County Regional Planning Commission, 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, rural N. Liberty appeared. Moved 1259, ENDORSING &sCOMMENCING THE econded by rREPORT Fet to DTRTHE 52, p. STAFF ,& AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF THIS REPORT TO THE RESIDENTS .OF IOWA CITY PRIOR TO THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE ,HELD ON NOVEMBER 28, 1978. i 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 NOVEMBER 28, 1978. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Public Hearing was held on the proposition of the issuance of $5,200,000 Parking Facilities Revenue Bonds of Iowa City; Iowa. There were nowritten objections filed in the Clerk's office, and no oral objections made to the issuance of the bonds by the municipality. 1261Movea by Neuhauser, seconded,by Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-483, Bk. 52, p. 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. City Clerk Stolfus called attention to an amended page 4 of the next resolution, as furnished by the bonding attorney. 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 MI CRUII LMEB BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1.1i SAJI :L;•ILU BY JUM MICkOLAB CEDAR RAPI'J`, AND M C zil Activities November 7, 1978 Page 3 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. City Atty. Hayek advised that he would have a report in the next Council packet re,the ad in the Daily Iowan concerning the hotel/motel tax. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to refer the matter of closing Melrose Court to the Planning and Zoning Comm. Motion carried unanimously, 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 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. � I „ ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR I + ABBIE-STOL US, CITY CLERK I i I 14ICROI ILMEO BY I JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES h„�nUr iL.ILu by JURt'I MICROLA6 CE3W, RAPIDS At1D :, INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 6, 1978 E M in INFConferenceCRoom latUthe Ocivic oCenter.vemer 6�Mayor�Robert Phe Vevera presiding. C011NCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuha(ie40 pMjrosAbsentteTNone Erdahl, Perrot, (1:35 PM), Vevera, STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #78-27, Side 2, 1000 to End.' I ” EXECUTIVE SESSION Nov. 6, 1976,'1:30`PM. in Conference Room, Mayor Pro. tem John Balmer.:presiding. Moved by Erdahl,.secondediby Roberto the adjourn to executive session to discus s.apand to, discuss a Board of Al'peals'& Riverfront Commission, property matter. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,, Perret F, Vevera absent. Perrot arriged,_1c35 PM, Vevera arrived 1:40 PM and presided for the remainder ofthe,I executive session. -Moved by Balmer, seconded by ,ed to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Tape record on Reel E.S. #13, 535-735, Side I. f 1290 APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING $ ZONING 1000 c meiser oot roy present. WAGNER-MURPHY 1. tty.Glenn Muller proposed protective covenants;d + restrictions which would not allow residential use of the property or most commercial uses• will be 8. Subject to legal staff approval, the proposal.1. rewritten to eliminate,alL but truck terminals. HALLMARK HOMES Application was defeated by P$Z,'0/7, Council will not consider unless applicant requests it, then Council $ PF,Z would discuss togetherr. 1290-1730 AGENDA & COUNCIL BUSINESS 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 discussitforuproperty on next informal meeting of the proposal 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'w of 10/24/78 & specialmeetinghicoofal0/26/be �glar meeting Y,. e.,�...._ 141CROPILMED BY l DORM MICR6LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i hi. ..nu; .L'i,,) bf Jukm I.1ICROLhb PAGE 2 LLJi,n IZhr NOVEMBER 6, 1978 COUNCIL INFORMAL 4. Vevera $ Neuhauser reported calls re CATV. Callers were told to come to Council meeting. 5. News rint Rec clip Pro]. problems were discussed. Council requeste that 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 H16- Ferret questioned if the contract would have implications re 518 $ frontage roads. The letter re previous questions has not been written. It was suggested that DOT start the Hwy. 1 Project at 218 intersection $ To—westward. 7. Re construction of the Washin ton St. Bridge, memo in packet 11/3, City Mgr. Berlin a vised that possible Fed. money for bridges would come to the State, who would then have rules and regulations for applications. 8. Concerning memo in 11/3'packet on distribution of new,_Municipal Code,, ,Council agreed that all magistrates shoul avd h e a free Code none for the news media IThey also stated.that each.Councilperson's codel& , supplements should be passed along to his/her successor. I REPORT ON PUBLIC HOUSING SITES 1730-1960 Sey el,, Kucharzak present. 11 Five of the ublicly-owned sites which Council looked P at, holding 11 units, have been submitted to HUD, & are now at E.C.I. for A-95 review,'Seydel reported. 2; On privately -owned property, he has ,not come up with. a site. The City cannot agree to requests from owners of multiple -family sites, HUD advises, but when the City advertises, they can put in a bid. 3. Cit +lisi6 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. S. Further report, in executive session, will be made 11/20.. CATV FRANCHISE APPLICATIONS 1960-2685 d Korte, McGarry, Tiffany, Pepper, $ representatives from two cable companies present. 1. Tiffany noted material sent in 11/3'packet from the Committee $ 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 f, 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 $'PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT PERSONNEL ALLOCATION 2685 -End Berlin pointed out ra t s memo out ming ww a-Touncil had agreed to. There were no questions. Meeting adjourned, 3:45 PM. 141CROG ILMEII BY JoRM MICR6LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • OGS MOINES 611CR0F1L4EO BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MUIIIL�,, INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION 1; NOVEMBER 20, 1978 ? INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 20, 1978, 2:05 PM in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera { presiding. '- COUNCILMEMBF.RS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Perret. STAFFMEMIIERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Melling, Schmei.ser, Kraft Boothroy, Siders, Plastino, Vitosh, Jones, Keck, Heaton, Vann TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 078-28, Side 2, 490 -End, F Reel 78-30, Side 1, 1-415. EXECUTIVE SESSION Tape-recorded on Tape 013, Side 1, 735-1120. Seydel F, Kucharzak present. 1:30 P.M. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts,to adjourn to executive session to discuss public housing sites. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn.Motion carried unanimously, 6/0 2:05 PM, APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING F ZONING 490-920 1. Court llill-Scott Blvd. PAD Dulicant requeste Council consideration after denial by PFZ. Jane Jakobsen, PFZ Commissioner, i related PF,Z's concerns re access to Scott Blvd. £, neighbors concerns regarding traffic impact. Larry Schnittjer represented Hallmark Developers. Appropriate right-of-way allowance was discussed in relation to the Comprehensive Plan, for Scott Blvd. A majority of Councilmembers did not favor access on Scott, the staff F, developer to work out street concerns. 2. My Vee Rezoning 11 1 to 2e a simple majority vote to approve re zoning, as Council is not over-riding PFZ vote. 3. 1Va ner Murphy Foundation Annexation 2 As tics property includes 1 o a county road, an amended resolution will he presented which will delete the road F leave it to the County. z Council concurred with the amendment. 4. Vacation of Capitol Street Counc>1 will give tie first reading of the Ord. 1 , AGENDA F COUNCIL BUSINESS 920-960 1, Additional information will be prepared .for Council explaining the raise in rates for parking. i f i �v t=------- -__ 141CROFILMEO BY .I JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Page 2 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES HU1Ncj, ,uru; �I November 20, 1978 Informal Council 2. City Mgr. Berlin advised that Old Capitol Assoc. would leave the major parking lot open Lentil after Christmas. (Block 83/84). It was suggested that the public be given the present status of urban renewal. 3. Berlin also advised that the parking lot attendants were distributing the material concerning the $2.50 charge to every parker. I.D.O.T. - H14Y. 1 PLANS 960-1460 1. Leonard Balcom, Dist. Materials Engineer, F, Richard Kautz, Resident Construction Engr., represented IDOT. They discussed the scope of the project, the timing and land acquisition. This project is scheduled for 181-182. They requested that during construction that there be no left turns at the 218/6/1 intersection east on Hwy 6. 2. He explained that the agreement probably gives the IDOT the right to buy right-of-way for City streets. They have acquired approximately 75% of the land, and will build the extension of Sunset St. Council requested information re land acquired within the City limits. BUDGETING PMENT OF S AND 1460-1475 1. Plastino F, Vitosh memo, 11/16/78,noted. 2. Councilmembers concurred with the solutions presented. FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE CITY 1475 -End Reel 78-30 Side 1, 1-50 1. Vitosh report, 11/15/78,noted. 2. Vitosh, Jones, Keck, Heaton present. 3. Management By Objectives, Finance Dept. report, discussed re use of handicapped parking F procedure for employee counting of transit fares. 4. In discussion of Special. Assessment Funds, Vitosh recommended eliminating the working capital. S. Trust F Agency -Discussion of transit funding, and a request that associated costs be provided for Council to analyze. Berlin advised that the State is now funding only the deficit in transit. 6. Vitosh recommended taking out the deficit in Equip- ment Maintenance by transferring General Funds to zero out the net deficit. Staff was directed to investigate taking a percentage for charge back to water and sewer enterprise funds, also to apportion some Road Use Tax funds. Total cost of Sewer Plant and River Corridor Sewer, $12,000,000. The city's grant has been allocated by Dept. of: Environmental i Quality. i 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I U C-5 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Page 3 CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES FIU iNt�, . nr November 20, 1978 Informal Council 7. Refuse Collection -recommendation for raise in fee, F, zeroing out year-end deficit, possibly putting refuse collection back in General Fund. S. Road Use Tax -Asphalt Resurfacing Proj. F, Gilbert/ Bowery Signal were not funded in bond issue, but add'1 road use tax rec'd will be used. Plastino wants the amount left over this year to be used for FY80. 9. General Revenue Sharing monies -Staff thinking serious- ly of not funding Aid to Agencies with GRS, because of Federal restrictions on use of monies, and the City does not have control over the agencies. City Park tennis court overlay cost an extra $10,000 to comply with Davis -Bacon wages. City Mgr. to check status of ventilation project. 10. General Fund-Vitosh explained how the projected 6/30/79 ending balance of $270.837 had been figured, and advised that $700,000 was an appropriate ending balance needed for the 1st quarter of the next year. 11. Concern of the bonding attorneys when disbursements exceed receipts was noted. Vitosh asked that when new or expanded programs are contemplated that she be contacted to see if there are any problems in financing, first. Several agreed to the suggestion that there be a Finance stamp of approval. The Data re parking lot might be purchased with GRS funds. increase in user fees (refuse, transit, rec., subd.) mentioned. Property tax limit information will be available at budget time. Vitosh asked for approval of the three transfers requested. Neuhauser objected to refuse collection transfer. Policy for overwidth paving funding for arterials to be discussed later. HIGHLANDER LIFT STATION -discussion deferred to later date. NORTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS 50-415 Kraft, Sheets, Vann, present. Report of 11/17 noted. 1. Sheets discussed the priorities for improvement projects proposed; sidewalk repair, bus stop benches FI shelters, Alley repairs and pedestrian traffic signalization. 2. Council decided to take $10,000 from $40,000 sidewalk repair to use for bus shelters. City to assist only low income families in sidewalk repair. Shelters located at Johnson Co. Social Services on Governor, at corner of Church F, Dodge, FI on Market FI Van Buren at Mercy hospital. As many benches as possible. 3. Pastor Trost of Zion Lutheran Church $ Allan Baker were present to discuss paving behind the Zion Lutheran Church. They called attention to the drainage problem. Council had no objections to paving behind this church and St. Wenceslaus Church. A resident spoke about repair of: City portions of sidewalksstaff will do some traffic counts on Dodge traffic $ pursue hording of suggested traffic lights with other funds. Meeting adjourned, 5:10 P.M. FILMEO BY I 1 JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • nES MOINES ■ i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Page 3 CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES FIU iNt�, . nr November 20, 1978 Informal Council 7. Refuse Collection -recommendation for raise in fee, F, zeroing out year-end deficit, possibly putting refuse collection back in General Fund. S. Road Use Tax -Asphalt Resurfacing Proj. F, Gilbert/ Bowery Signal were not funded in bond issue, but add'1 road use tax rec'd will be used. Plastino wants the amount left over this year to be used for FY80. 9. General Revenue Sharing monies -Staff thinking serious- ly of not funding Aid to Agencies with GRS, because of Federal restrictions on use of monies, and the City does not have control over the agencies. City Park tennis court overlay cost an extra $10,000 to comply with Davis -Bacon wages. City Mgr. to check status of ventilation project. 10. General Fund-Vitosh explained how the projected 6/30/79 ending balance of $270.837 had been figured, and advised that $700,000 was an appropriate ending balance needed for the 1st quarter of the next year. 11. Concern of the bonding attorneys when disbursements exceed receipts was noted. Vitosh asked that when new or expanded programs are contemplated that she be contacted to see if there are any problems in financing, first. Several agreed to the suggestion that there be a Finance stamp of approval. The Data re parking lot might be purchased with GRS funds. increase in user fees (refuse, transit, rec., subd.) mentioned. Property tax limit information will be available at budget time. Vitosh asked for approval of the three transfers requested. Neuhauser objected to refuse collection transfer. Policy for overwidth paving funding for arterials to be discussed later. HIGHLANDER LIFT STATION -discussion deferred to later date. NORTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS 50-415 Kraft, Sheets, Vann, present. Report of 11/17 noted. 1. Sheets discussed the priorities for improvement projects proposed; sidewalk repair, bus stop benches FI shelters, Alley repairs and pedestrian traffic signalization. 2. Council decided to take $10,000 from $40,000 sidewalk repair to use for bus shelters. City to assist only low income families in sidewalk repair. Shelters located at Johnson Co. Social Services on Governor, at corner of Church F, Dodge, FI on Market FI Van Buren at Mercy hospital. As many benches as possible. 3. Pastor Trost of Zion Lutheran Church $ Allan Baker were present to discuss paving behind the Zion Lutheran Church. They called attention to the drainage problem. Council had no objections to paving behind this church and St. Wenceslaus Church. A resident spoke about repair of: City portions of sidewalksstaff will do some traffic counts on Dodge traffic $ pursue hording of suggested traffic lights with other funds. Meeting adjourned, 5:10 P.M. FILMEO BY I 1 JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • nES MOINES ■