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Home My WebLink About1979-01-09 Minutes NumberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 9, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 1/9/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer,. Erdahl, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Perret (7:36). Absent: deProsse. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Brei, Boothroy, Vann, Milkman, Glaves, Martzahn. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape k79-2, Side 1, 1-1476. Mayor Vevera proclaimed the month of January, 1979, asiAlien Address Report Month. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, 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 mtgs. of 12/12/78 & 12/19/78, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: 'Design Review Comm. -12/13/78; y Human Rights Comm.-12/18/78;3Riverftront Comm. -12/6/78;`IHousing s Appeals Bd.-11/9/78;5CCN -12/6/78; Library Bd. of Trustees - 6 11/16/78;lHousing Comm. -12/6/78;kCN & Ralston C -eek Coord. 7 Comm.-1/3/79;9Parks & Rec. Comm. -12/6/78, s Permit Resolutions, Resolution Bk. 53, as recommended by City Clerk: Res. N79-1, p. 1, Approving Class B Beer Permit Application & Res. #179-2, p. 2, Approving Class B Beer Sunday Sales Permit Application for Happy Joes Pizza, 805 1st Ave. Resolution ##79-3, p. 3, Approving Class C Beer Permit Application for Seaton's Cash & Carry Market, 1331 Muscatine Ave. Resolutions, Res. Bk. 53: IRES. N79-4, p. 4, ACCEPTING SEWER I 11A IMPROVEMENTS IN EASTDALE MALL SUBDIVISION. 2 -RES. 1#79-5, p. 5, 13 ACCEPTING PAVING AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN COURT HILL -SCOTT BLVD. ADD., PT. 4. 3 RES. N79-6, p. 6, ACCEPTING LIFT STATION IN VILLAGE 3 ►`�_' GREEN SOUTH. OES. N79-7, pp. 7-13, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR LIFT STATION (Village Green South). I 15 Motions setting public hearings: Ord. Amending Ord. N77-2859, 14, {, Building Code, on 1/16/79. Ord. Amendieg Ord. 1178-2891, Housing 1-1 Occupancy & Maintenance Code, re tenant checklist, 1/16/79. General Revenue Sharing (2nd public hearing), on 1/23/79. Ig Correspondence: Referred to City Manager: 1 University Hgts. 19 ' Mayor, re transit servs. & snow removal from Melrose Ave.;2-American x 1 0 Television & Comms. Corp. re Cable TV;3Human Rights Comm. Chairperson,3 21 re staffing level in FY80 budget;AJohnson Co. Council on Aging, N ? A incl. petition re snow removal;yi. W. Colloton, U of I, re impending5 23_ serv. offered by U of I Hospitals & Clinics;6Joan Van Steenhuyse, former Mayor's Youth Employmt. Prog. Dir., re appreciation for y City's support;lJohnson Co. Health Dept. Sanitarian, re proposed 7 �5 i I� I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1 Cecil Activities jary 9, 1979 Page 2 Ord. prohibiting bars above 1st floor -SACT, re Old Dubuque Rd, 3 Z 6 improvement;ycox Cable Comms., Inc., responding to questions conc.9 2 7 Cable TV.iOJohnson Co. Bd. of Supervisors, expressing appreciation L_23 for support re jail site;°Human Rights Comm. Chairperson, re Human i�,q__ Rights Ord.;"B. F. Brown, Veterans Admin. Hospital Dir., expressingl. appreciation for assistance during recent fire;tivil Service Comm., re certified list of applicants for position of Police Captain; Johnson Co. Commr. of Elections, CATV Election Abstract. in_3 2, Memoranda from Traffic Engr., re parking at 624 N. Gilbert St., is 11 %bparking on Hollywood Blvd.,0and calendar parking. (No action to be16 taken on calendar parking at this time). I� 35 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Mayor Vevera declared the public hearing open on the proposed rezoning of an area located southeast of N. Dodge St. between N. Summit & Conklin St. from CH zone to C1 zone. Atty, W. q Bartley, repres. the Carl Eldeens and the Charles Curls, and Atty Scott Barker appeared & questioned the need to rezone this property. P & Z Commr, Pat Cain and City Planner Doug Boothroy were present to answer questions. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to receive and file the letter from Bruce GLIK—ow opposing the proposed rezoning. Motion carried, 6 0, deProsse absent. Public hearing closed. lA itwa se�es�«9 The publicring was held on the application submitted by Ty'n Inc, A84 acre A -I zone to an RIB zone. rNooone aappeared. Moved tbyfBalmer, secondedland from countyby Roberts, to adopt RES. #79-8 Res. Bk. 53, pp. 14-16, ANNEXING CERTAIN PROPERTY (39.84 acre tract located E. of Mormon Trek Blvd. & S. of City limits ; submitted by Ty'n CL:� , Inc.) Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. 3_ No one appeared at the public hearing which was held on the proposed Ord, amending the Zoning Ord. by establishing provisions for location & types of fences permitted. 3% The public hearing was held on the vacation & disposition of flarGisog_ from the westerly r -o -w of Capitol St. to the easterly r -o -w of Madison St. It was moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that the ordinance be voted upon for final passage at this time. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that ORD. #79-2936, Ord. Bk. 15, P. 1, VACATING HARRISON STREET be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. 3 9 It was moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES._ #79-9_ Res. Bk. 53, P. 17, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN & CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN r - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1 i Cr cil Activities J, ary 9, 1979 Page 3 i AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON CO, & THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (agreeing to convey a scenic easement over Capitol St. r -o -w and vacate Harrison St.) j Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that the ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R2 AND CH ZONES TO PC ZONE (Lots 8 & 9, St. Mathias, 2nd Add., as requested by Hy -Vee) be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion carried, 4/2, Erdahl & Perret voting "no" and deProsse absent. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts. Nays: Erdahl, Perret. Absent: deProsse. Second consideration given, 4/2. ♦ j Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. N79-10. Res. Bk. 53, pp. 18-19, APPROVING PREL. & FINAL LSNRD PLAN OF OLD CAPITOL_ CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. y2 Council noted the recommendations from the P & Z Comm. to approve the final plat of Meadeville Subd. and approve the prel. PAD plan and plat of Court Hill -Scott Blvd., Pt. 7. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing on January 30, 1979, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers on the PAD & plat for Court Hill -Scott Blvd. , t. 7. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. (Staff later determined dev. as nut ready for public hearing & withdrew it). y Jean Lawrence & Jeff Albright, Protective Assoc. of Tenants,_ appeared and urged expedition of Council adoption of the model lease form. Helen Brom, 409 Melrose Ct., asked that Council make a decision on closing of Melrose Ct. soon. Mayor Vevera asked for a report from the Police Chief re accident on Melrose Ct. last week. *el The public hearing was held to receive citizen comments regarding the pre -application for Community Development Funds under the Small _C_iSies Program to be used in the Amo -Cy neighborhood for Ralston Creek flooding. CDBG Coord. Julie Vann presented charts and explained proposed additions to the program as a result of meetings with HUD and citizens' committees. Additions included enlargement of project area, possible rehabilitation of houses by floodproofing, and Federally -assisted housing at site where waterworks piping is now being stored. Ed Brinton, Shoemaker Consulting Engrs., showed slides and explained drainage improvements. Vevera left, 9:04 P.M. Pat McCormick,.CCN member, expressed concern for affordable replacement dousing for relocated residents. Vevera returned, 9:09 P.M. Others appearing included: George Swisher, CCN; Jim—Eau, CCN & Ralston Creek Coord. Comm.; De a ete_rson., 1109 DeForest; and HS Marie Alexander, 916 S. Dubuque. The public hearing on the plans & specs for the Governor St. Bridge Proj. was held. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. N79-11., Res. Bk. 53, pp. 20-21, APPROVING PLANS & SPECS. FOR GOVERNOR ST. BRIDGE PROJ. & AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RANDS -DES MOINES H Cr -cil Activities J, ary 9, 1979 Page 4 Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to approve the Mayor's appointment of Earl Evman. 438 Clark St., to fill vacancy on Bd. of Electrical Examiners (professional elect. engr.) with term expiring 10/26/82. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. y 21 Pursuant to Perret's request, City Mgr. Berlin will check to see when traffic signals will be operating at intersection of Bowery, Gilbert & Prentiss. Perret questioned P & Z Commr. Cain as to the status of their discussions on the closing of Melrose Ct. Cain responded that P & Z was awaiting information from Public Works & Transit staff re other improvements suggested by P & Z, but hoped to be able to make a decision at their next mtg. Vevera requested information as to when Court Muscatine bridge will be open to traffic. '19 i City Mgr. Berlin asked that Council hold an Executive Session after the budget hearing tomorrow night, 1/10/78, to disc. Rock Island Railroad litigation. Council noted recomm, from Parks & Rec. Comm, that public library parking lot be preserved as public parking after Library moves to new site. i Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to authorize the Public Works i Director to sign an application for highway r -o -w utilities accommodation submitted by Barker Dev. Co. on the west side of Hwy. #1 near Dane's Dairy. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. S2 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #79-12,. Res. Bk. 53, pp. 22-36, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH STANLEY CONSULTANTS FOR DESIGN & INSPECTION SERVS. FOR STORM WATER DETENTION STRUCTURE ON N. BRANCH OF RALSTON CREEK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. 53 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. #79-13, Res. Bk. 53, p. 37, ADOPTING WATER MAIN COSTS EFFECTIVE 2/1/79. Affirmative I roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. y Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #79-14, Res. Bk. 53, pp. 38-50, APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR TECHNICAL SERVS. BETWEEN CITY & VEENSTRA & KIMM FOR RIVER CORRIDOR SEWERS PROJ. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. SS Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. #79-15, Res. Bk. 53, pp. 51-52, APPROVING PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS FOR REDEV. ON URBAN RENEWAL PARCELS 102-3, 4 by First Federal Savings & Loan Assoc. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. 5-6 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt the substitute RFS.. #79-16. Res. Bk. 53, pp. 53, AUTHORIZING CITY MGR. OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE TO SETTLE CLAIMS UP TO $3,000 (rather than $10,000 for City Mgr. and $2,000 for Legal Dept.). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. ..... 5-17— MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ("1 JP^'il Activities il .1rY 9, 1979 Page 5 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. #79-17, Res. Bk. 53, p. 54, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEES TO EXECUTE CLAIM RELEASES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. _ Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON CO. MUNICIPAL CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer. Nays: Neuhauser, Vevera, Erdahl. Perret, Roberts, Absent failed, 3/3, dePro: deProsse. Resolution sse absent. Several Councilmembers asked for more information regarding this matter. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt a 53, pp, 55-58, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER OF IOWA CITY TO OFFERBA CABLEOk. FRANCHISE TO HAWKEYE CABLE VISION CORP. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Elliott Full, Hawkeye Cable Vision Corp., answered questions: Lez1ttA fmaww L� q"AIVAI. of -Fac xCJ%;S C.*ud ` bt Q RE — 6 MoJed by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried, 6/0. (9:39 P.M.) ROBE T A. VEVERA, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOINES () City of Iowa Ci- j MEMORANDUM DATE: December 22, 1978 T0: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Council review of departmental budgets. 61 Copy of memo from City Manager to chairpersons of boards and commissions regarding the 6 2 open meeting law. Copy of City Manager's reply to letter from Sandra Eskin regarding maintenance of City pond. 63 Copies of letters to the City Manager from IOOT regarding minutes of DOT (o�I Commission's meetings and regarding Freeway 518. Memoranda from Public Works: a. Court -Muscatine Culvert (,5 b. Storm Water Detention Projects (PG c, Iowa and Gilbert Study ro 7 Leisure Needs Survey prepared by Tabor J. Ray, Recreation Intern. 69' Public Works monthly report for November 1978. % cl Calendar for January 1979. 6'y A Articles: a, FCC Intends to Ease Curbs on Cable TV Despite Broadcast Executives' 70 Warnings b. Pontiac; Mich., Plans for Redevelopment are Threatened by Suit to `7 / Bar Bond Issue Memorandum from Human Services Planner, JCRPC, regarding COBB Human Service 7:Z Funding Requests, FY 80. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES 1 i i i i I City of Iowa Ci' MEMORANDUM DATE: December 29, 1978 TO: City COUnCil FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet I Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Memo for record regarding phone call from Mrs. Means about calendar parking. 7,q Memorandum from Dr. Wolraich regarding closure of Melrose Court. -115- Memorandum 7SMemorandum from Fire Chief Keating regarding tavern inspections. 7 6 Letter from Executive Director of Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding a meeting of State legislators and local officials. -77 Flyer regarding public meeting on Small Cities Grant Application. 7 g MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES i i s r) City of Iowa CI' MEMORANDUM DATE: January 5, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding the evaluation of the Manager 71 scheduled for January 8, 1979. Copy of letter from the City Manager to Rev. Heininger regarding cable %0 television. . Copy of letter from the City Manager to Johnson County Regional Planning 8 I Commission regarding State transit assistance. Memorandum from Housing and Inspection Services Department regarding' S,2 electrical permit for ACT building. Memorandum from Director of Public Works regarding right-of-way for Highway 1.: 83 Memorandum from Police Chief regarding calls pertaining to cabs. Agenda for January meeting of Council of Elders. `d 5 Agenda for.January 10 meeting of Parks and Recreation Commission. 3 6 Minutes of December 6 staff meeting. 9% MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB y CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401NES 1■ 1® 1 1= t I j 1 r I i I i r) City of Iowa CI' MEMORANDUM DATE: January 5, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding the evaluation of the Manager 71 scheduled for January 8, 1979. Copy of letter from the City Manager to Rev. Heininger regarding cable %0 television. . Copy of letter from the City Manager to Johnson County Regional Planning 8 I Commission regarding State transit assistance. Memorandum from Housing and Inspection Services Department regarding' S,2 electrical permit for ACT building. Memorandum from Director of Public Works regarding right-of-way for Highway 1.: 83 Memorandum from Police Chief regarding calls pertaining to cabs. Agenda for January meeting of Council of Elders. `d 5 Agenda for.January 10 meeting of Parks and Recreation Commission. 3 6 Minutes of December 6 staff meeting. 9% MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB y CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401NES 1■ 1® 1 1=