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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-01-09 Council MinutesCOMPLETE 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 #79-2, Side 1, 1-1476. Mayor Vevera proclaimed the month of January, 1979, as Alien 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: Appro& 12/19/781, al of subjeOfficialmtgs. 12/12/78 tocorrectireg. on, asrecommendedy Ci City Clerk. Minutes HumanRights Comm. -12/18/78; RivverfrReview C-12/6/78; ontComm. Housing Appeals Ed. -11/9/78; CCN -12/6/78; Library Bd. of Trustees - D 11/16/78; Housing Comm. -12/6/78; CCN & Ralston Creek Coord. Comm. -1/3/79; Parks & Rec. Comm. -12/6/78. Permit Resolutions, Resolution Bk. 53, as recommended by City Clerk: Res. #79-1, 1, Approving I p. Class B Beer Permit Application & Res. #79-2, 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: RES. #79-4, p. 4, ACCEPTING SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN EASTDALE MALL SUBDIVISION. a s RES. #79-5, p. 5, ACCEPTING PAVING AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN COURT HILL -SCOTT BLVD. ADD., PT. 4. RES. #79-6, p. 6, ACCEPTING LIFT STATION IN VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH. RES. #79-7, pp. 7-13, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR LIFT STATION (Village Green South). Motions setting public hearings: Ord. Amending Ord. #77-2859, Building Code, on 1/16/79. Ord. Amending Ord. #78-2891, Housing Occupancy & Maintenance Code, re tenant checklist, 1/16/79. General Revenue Sharing (2nd public hearing), on 1/23/79. Correspondence: Referred to City Manager: University Hgts. Mayor, re transit servs. & snow removal from Melrose Ave.; American Television & Comms. Corp. re Cable TV; Human Rights Comm. Chairperson, re staffing level in FY80 budget; Johnson Co. Council on Aging, incl. petition re snow removal; J. W. Colloton, U of I, re impending serv. offered by U of I Hospitals & Clinics; Joan Van Steenhuyse, former Mayors Youth Employmt. Prog. Dir., re appreciation for City's support; Johnson Co. Health Dept. Sanitarian, re proposed ,i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110 RIES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IIOINES Council Activities January 9, 1979 Page 2 i Ord. prohibiting bars above 1st floor; ACT, re Old Dubuque Rd. improvement; Cox Cable Comms., Inc., responding to questions cont. Cable TV. Johnson Co. Bd. of Supervisors, expressing appreciation for support re jail site; Human Rights Comm. Chairperson, re Human Rights Ord.; B. F. Brown, Veterans Admin. Hospital Dir., expressing appreciation for assistance during recent fire; Civil Service Comm., re certified list of applicants for position of Police Captain; Johnson Co. Commr. of Elections, CATV Election Abstract. Memoranda from Traffic Engr., re parking at 624 N. Gilbert St., parking on Hollywood Blvd., and calendar parking. (No action to be taken on calendar parking at this time). 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. A. Bartley, repres. the f 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 Glasgow opposing the proposed rezoning. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. Public hearing closed. '1 J The public hearing was held on the application submitted by Ty'n Cae, Inc. to rezone a 39.84 acre tract of land from county A-1 zone to an RIB zone. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to i 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 as - submitted by 7y'n Cae, Inc.) Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. No one appeared at the public hearing which was held on the proposed Ord, amending the Zoning Ord. by establishing provisions for location & i types of fences permitted. The public hearing was held on the vacation & disposition of Harrison St. 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., J It was moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES, 079-9, 1 Res. Bk. 53, p. 17, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN & CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IIOINES Council Activities January 9, 1979 Page 3 AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON CO. & THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (agreeing to convey a scenic easement over Capitol St. r -o -w and vacate Harrison St.) 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. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. #79-10, Res. Bk. 53, pp. 18-19, APPROVING PREL. & FINAL LSNRD PLAN OF OLD CAPITOL CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. 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 puhlic hearing on January 30, 1979, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers on the PAD & plat for Court Hill -Scott Blvd., Pt. 7. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. (Staff later determined dev. was not ready for public hearing & withdrew it). 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. The public hearing was held to receive citizen comments regarding the pre -application for Community Development Funds under the Small Cities Program to be used in the Armory 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 housing for relocated residents. Vevera returned, 9:09 P.M. Others appearing included: George Swisher, CCN; Jim Hall, CCN & Ralston Creek Coord. Comm.; Dewey Peterson, 1109 DeForest; and 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. #79-11, Res. Bk. 53, pp. 20-21, APPROVING PLANS & SPECS. FOR GOVERNOR ST. BRIDGE U PROJ. & AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES u u Council Activities January 9, 1979 Page 4 Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to approve the Mayor's appointment of Earl Eyman, 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. 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. 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. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to authorize the Public Works 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. 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. 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 roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. 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. 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. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt the substitute RES. #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. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 140111ES r' ............ Council Activities January 9, 1979 Page 5 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. #79-17, Res. Bk. 53, p. 54, AUTHOIINGRELEASES. AffirmativeZrollCcalllvoteTunanimous, 6/0,EdeProsseLabsent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON CO. Balmer. Nays: Neuhauser, Vevera, Erdahl. AbsPerret, deProsse. Resolution failed, 3/3, deProsse absent. Several Councilmembers asked for more information regarding this matter. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #79-18, Res. Bk. 53, pp, 55-58, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER OF IOWA CITY TO OFFER A CABLE TV FRANCHISE TO HAWKEYE CABLE VISION CORP. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Elliott Full, Hawkeye Cable Vision Corp., answered questions. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried, 6/0. (9:39 P.M.) ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CIT CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 3 -!17. r' ............ Council Activities January 9, 1979 Page 5 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. #79-17, Res. Bk. 53, p. 54, AUTHOIINGRELEASES. AffirmativeZrollCcalllvoteTunanimous, 6/0,EdeProsseLabsent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON CO. Balmer. Nays: Neuhauser, Vevera, Erdahl. AbsPerret, deProsse. Resolution failed, 3/3, deProsse absent. Several Councilmembers asked for more information regarding this matter. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #79-18, Res. Bk. 53, pp, 55-58, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER OF IOWA CITY TO OFFER A CABLE TV FRANCHISE TO HAWKEYE CABLE VISION CORP. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Elliott Full, Hawkeye Cable Vision Corp., answered questions. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried, 6/0. (9:39 P.M.) ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CIT CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 12/19/78 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., 1271-978-, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. A musical group invited citizens to go caroling with them on December 23rd, meeting at Old Brick to start. City Clerk Stolfus requested addition of Resolution issuing Cigarette Permit, motion to accept abstract of election for Library Bond issue, & motion to set public hearing on Governor St. Bridge project, to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recommendationsin Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval _. of .Official Actions; reg. Council meeting, 12/5/78,,subj. to correction, I. recomms'by City Clerk. Minutes of:8oards &Commissions: Airport Comm. -11/16/78; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.- 11/21/78; Housing Comm..,7/5,;8/2, 9/6;•10/4, 10/20, 11/1/78 ;'& subcommittee meeting of 10/6/78; Planning &.Zoning Comm. -12/7/78. Permit Resolutions, recomm. by City Clerk, ,Bk.: 52:'.: RES; 18-517, p. 1352, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT•FOR NEEDS. RES. 78-518, p; 1353; APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT and RES. .78-519, p.:1354, -SUNDAY SALES, FOR RANDALL FOODS. RES. 78-520, p. 1355, APPROVING CLASS '-C LIQUOR .,LICENSE FOR THE SHAMROCK. : RES.: 78-521,, p. 1356, REFUNDING PORTION OF --CLASS B BEER PERMIT FOR O'BRIEN'S. RES. 78-522, p. 1357, & RES; 78-523, p. 1358, REFUNDING PORTIONS OF CIGARETTE PERMIT FEES FOR VFW;'POST 2581 & COPPER DOLLAR TO HAWKEYE AMUSEMENT CO. RES. 78-524, p. 1359, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT, SINCLAIR MARKETING. Motions: To approve petition for suspen- Sion of Taxes for Mildred Jennings. To accept Abstract -of Election for Library Bond Issue. To'set public hearings on 1/9/79,'1) on Small Cities Prog. Preapplication for CDBG funds for Armory area improvements, 2) on Plans, Spec., Form of Contract & Est. Cost for Governor St. - Bridge. Resolutions: RES. 78-525, Bk. 52, p. 1360, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN BEL AIRE ADDN. PT. 1. M MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for December 19, 1978 reply: Chrm. Riverfront Comm. re funding of Page 2 river corridor capital improvement program; S. Eskin re maintenance of ice on City Park ponds for skating. Memos from Traffic Engr. prohibiting parking on Westminster St.; re parking meter stalls, 1000 N. Clinton St. Application for use of streets from Jaycees to close Iowa Ave. between Clinton & Gilbert St. for carnival, 7/3-14/79; denied. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopte RES. 78-526, Bk. 52, pp. 1361-1362, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF LYN-DEN HEIGHTS, as approved by P&Z.Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Ferret, that ORD! 78-2935, Bk. 14, pp. 318-319, AMENDING ZONING ORD. :2238, BY.. CHANGING USE REGULATIONS :OF GREE PROPERTY SOUTH OF HWY. 6 BYPASS WEST OF VFW CLUB, FROM'CH>TO C2 ZONE, as recommended by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll:.'.ca11, vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. ' &' - Jack Rob 1 actnson. Pau ,Ltlltos.appeared re news paper.`. recycling & pickup :project. Both persons were,,directed to bring a:proposal to Staff for future consideration. Moved by Perret, seconded by. Neuhauser,`to give five-day notice of cancellation of contract as of,12/24/78, to Mr..Wayner. of Alert Towing, as he has not performed according to his contract. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Public hearing to accept comments from the - public .regarding the> City's proposed application for Federal;assistance under Sec. 3 or 18 of Urban Mass Trans. Act, was held. 1.Public hearing was held .to receive citizen comments regarding implementing a community improvement .programin the "Armory neighborhood, utilizing CDBG funds.. Ron Johnson asked for an explanation,. of the project. PPD Dir. Kraft answered questions. Mayor Vevera announced continuance of public hearing re Four Cushions, 18 S. Clinton. City Mgr. Berlin noted receipt: of letter. from Johnson County Health Dept. advising that all problems have been corrected. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 78-527, Bk. 52, p. 1363,. AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACTIVITIES FOR IOWA CITY BUDGET YEAR FY79. Moved by Balmer, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES CouncLl Activities seconded by Vevera, to delete the following December 19, 1978 activities and budget amounts from the resolution: Page 3 Acquisition & Rehablitation of Structure for victims of spouse abuse, $80,000, and Riverfront Improvements, $75,000, (total $155,000). Upon roll call, motion was defeated, 2/5, upon following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Vevera. Nays: deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Neuhauser, Roberts. Roll call vote on adoption of resolution carried, 5/2, upon the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Roberts, deProsse, Erdahl, Perret. Nays: Vevera, Balmer. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to designate the Community Dev. Programs to be included in the 5th Year Community Dev. Block Grant Application as follows: Minimum Housing Code Enforcement, $101,000; " Housing Rehabilitation, $100,000;' -SeniorCenter, $214,000; Energy Conservation,' $26,880;: .Planning; $40,775; Administration $155,000; Contingency, $32,345; totalling '$670,000. Motion carried; 6/1, Vevera voting 'no',. City Mgr. Berlin' requested deferral of the '-Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Offer a Franchise for Cable Television so that staff could review: add itional• written information. Moved by Roberts;. seconded 1by Neuhauser, to defer the resolution to the 1/9/79 meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. r'Richard Hook, representing Cox Systems, presented additional information. Mayor Vevera announced three vacancies to two- year.terms on the Committee on Community Needs, 'appointments 'to - be at Feb.`_ 6th meeting, terms expiring 3/1/81. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to reappoint Harold Stager to the Resources Conservation Comm. Motion carried unanimously.. .The other - appointments will be readvertised.' Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to appoint Richard 'McCartt, Linda McGuire, and Angelita' Reyes' to three-year terms expiring 1/1/82 on the Human Rights Comm. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Richard Yates to unexpired term ending 1/1/80 on Human Rights Comm. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Vevera advised that the appointment to the Board of, Electrical Examiners and Appeals (professional electrical engineer) for a term expiring 10/26/82 would be readvertised after Council had seen changes to be suggested by the Board in criteria re appointments. Moved by T MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140 RIES 1 CouneLL ActLvitLes Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to reappoint Carol December 19, 1978 deProsse and David Perret to the Johnson County j Page 4 Regional Planning Comm. for three-year terms expiring 1/2/82. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Erdahl left the meeting, 9:15 P.M. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-528, Bk. 52, pp. 1364-1366, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY i ACQUISITION FOR THE HIGHWAY 1 IMPROVEMENT, WITH DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,.6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to j adopt RES. 78-529, Bk. 52, p. 1367, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH GRAND DADDY'S OF IOWA CITY for use of their parking lot as a.permit parking,lot. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt, RES. 787530,.Bk..52, p.:.1368,.ESTABLISHING A ' PERMIT PARKING ' LOT AND ESTABLISHING THE FEE THEREFORE (Grand Daddy's). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. . Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-531, Bk. 52,.:p. _1369, AMENDING SALARIES FOR CLASSIFIED, PERSONNEL, reclassifying Planner/ Program ,Analyst: I positions to Range 12. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent.,. Moved by Roberts,. seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt 'RES. 78-532, Bk. 52, p. .1370, AMENDING CLASSIFICATION. PLAN FOR .CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL BY ADDING AND RECLASSIFYING POSITIONS, (Planner/Program;Analysts). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous';`6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD. 2605 TO REQUIRE THAT AN ESTABLISHMENT FOR WHICH A LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE OR BEER; PERMIT IS ISSUED SHALL BE. LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF A BUILDING .AND SHALL CONTAIN WINDOWS: WHICH PERMIT VISIBILITY..OF ITS INTERIOR FROM THE PUBLICWAY, A5 AMENDED, be given second - consideration and vote for passage. After discussion it was moved by deProsse,seconded by Perret,to defer the second consideration and refer the Ordinance to the staff for further review and consideration of a commercial building code or other alternatives. Motion carried, 5/1, Vevera voting 'no'. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 9:50 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. i I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES ROInES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES r� MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 12/12/78 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., 127-12T-8, 7:30 P.M. at the. Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: deProsse, Erdahl, .Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent:. Balmer.. The.Council deferred the resolution of commen- _ dation for Richard Lumsden, for a future presenta- tion when Mr. Lumsden is able to be present. Council wished him a speedy recovery. - Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhuaser, that the following :items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be. received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Permit Resolutions, recommended by City Clerk, . Bk.. 52: RES. 78-512, p. 1339, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT; &-RES. 78-513, p.:1340, SUNDAYSALES7-ELEVEN STORE. RES: 78-514, p. 1341, ACCEPTING STORM SEWER: FOR: BRYN MAWR HTS.' PARTS 11 & 12, constructed by"Knowling Brothers.. - Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply .:'Old: Capitol Assoc. ;re proposed ordinance prohibiting bars -above .first floor .: in;a building. :;Mrs. I.:Haugen.re.snow removal & street storage of cars. Chrm. Airport Comm. re airport property:. . Affirmative, roll • call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer 'absent. Moved.: by :Perret,rseconded by. Roberts, that ORD. REZONING GREB PROPERTY FROM CH TO C2 ZONE, -South .of ..Hwy. , 6:, Bypas.st & west of VFW Club, be considered and..igiven;'second vote for 'passage. Motion ,to consider carried, 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote.for passage unanimous, 6/0,`Balmer absent. :':Moved by.Neuhauser,'seconded by Roberts, that ORD. -78-2934, Bk. 14, pp. 315-317, REZONING PART OF 80-ACRE,TRACT-OF:`LAND-.FROM::A2', COUNTY RESORT, TO CITY '. M1'; ZONE, submitted by Wagner -Murphy Foundation, .be passed .and adopted.. Affirmative roll call.vote'unaninwus,:6/0, Balmer absent. Jud 7ePaske,;Asst. Zoning :Adm., representing Johnson County presented their concerns regarding annexation proceedings. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, that the Ordinance .vacating Capitol' Street between Harrison St. & Court St. be deferred until other r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOImES N Council Activities arrangements can be worked out with the County and December 12/12/78 University. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. 1st Page 2 Asst. Johnson Co. Atty. Pat White called attention to the informal proposal presented, asking for vacation of Harrison St. between Capitol and Madison to the State of Iowa, and preparation by the City Atty. & City Mgr. of a scenic easement for Capitol St. Ed Jennings, representing the Univ., was present, his letter noted. All agreed that resolving this issue was a• fine example of cooperation between the agencies, & the City Mgr. was thanked for his assistance. deProsse stated that one area where the City needed University help was "re FW 518 and hospital related traffic. Jennings advised that they would work with the City Mgr. re this issue. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse,:to set public hearing on vacation of a portion of Harrison St. between Madison & Capitol, for 1/9/79, 7:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by Neuhauser,- seconded by Roberts, to refer the street vacation to Planning and Zoning for their -.recommendation. 6Motion carried unanimously, 6/0.:: Public hearing was continued on whether or not the Copper Dollar Liquor.License should be revoked or- suspended for. violations. Chief Miller's memo advised that no complaints had been received during the past three months, and recommended no action be taken and hearings be° closed.'I No one objected. Mayor.Vevera declared the hearing closed. Moved by Roberts," seconded rby Erdahl, to accept the. recommendation. of ,the Parks & Rec. Comm. ,'and to appoint James Berry to the Riverfront Comm.,for a one-year term beginning 1/1/79. Motion carried' unanimously, 6/0. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint Glenn Johnson to the Johnson County RegionalPlanning Comm. for a three-year term ,expiring:1/1/82x; Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved .by Perret, seconded .by Roberts, to appoint Barbara Humbert & reappoint,Trudy Ward to the Parks &`Rec. Comm. for four-year terms expiring 1/1/83; Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Appointments to the Board of Appeals will be readvertised. , Moved , by Roberts,* seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Jay Burkett to the Board of Examiners of Plumbers as a master plumber representative for a two-year term expiring 12/31/80: Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by deProsse, to appoint Vicki Hughes to the Board of Adjustment for MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES FIOIDES Y Council Activities a five-year term expiring 1/1/84. Motion carried December 12/12/78 unanimously, 6/0. Page 3 Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to set a public hearing on the proposed resolution that public convenience and necessity require proposed service applied for by 'A Better Cab Company', on 1/16/79. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing on their proposed schedule of fees and charges, 1/16/79. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-515, Bk. 52, pp. 1343-1350, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH SHIVE- HATTERY CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR INSPECTION & TESTING SERVICES ON THE 900 -CAR PARKING GARAGE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl to adopt RES. 78-516, Bk. 52, p. 1351, AMENDING BUDGET i AUTHORIZATION RESOLUTION 78-128, FOR THE DEPT. OF PLANNING AND - PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT (graphic services). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. City Atty.. Hayek presented a new draft of the Item w M13 Ord. , Motion by .Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to waive rules failed as Neuhauser and Roberts voted and six "yes" ,votes were needed. Moved by deProsse,. seconded by .Perret, that ,the new ORD. AMENDING ORD. 78-2605 TO REQUIRE THAT AN ESTABLISHMENT FOR WHICH A LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE OR BEER PERMIT IS ISSUED SHALL BE LOCATED ON THE'GROUND FLOOR OF A BUILDING AND, SHALL CONTAIN WINDOWS WHICH PERMIT VISIBILITY OF ITS INTERIOR FROM, THE PUBLICWAY, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 4/2, Neuhauser and.Roberts voting "no", Balmer absent.. Roll tall vote on first vote for passage carried, 4/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, deProsse, Erdahl, Perret. Nays: Neuhauser, Roberts. Absent: Balmer. Moved by deProsse, 'seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 8:30 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. VEVEERA, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK RAw 12/20/78. ,�.Gcsri MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES DECEMBER 12, 1978 Iowa City Council, reg.,mtg., 12/12/78, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center., Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera Absent: Balmer. .,,Staffinembers present:. Berlin, Hayek, Stolfus, Helling. Minutes tape- recorded on Reel *78-31, Side 1, 1-590. The Council deferred the resolution of commendationfor Richard Lumsden, for a future presentation when Mr. Lumsden is able to be present. Council.wished him a speedy recovery. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhuaser, that the following items and. recommendations- in _the -Consent .Calendar -be ,received, _or approved, and/or adopted as presented. Premit Resolutions,, recommended by'City Clerk, Bk. 52: RES, 78-512, p..1339, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT, & RES. 78-513, p. 1340, SUNDAY SALES FOR SOUTHLAND CORP. DBA/7-ELEVEN STORE, 820 lst Ave. RES. 78-514, p. .1341, ACCEPTING STORM SEWER FOR BRYN MAWR HTS,`, PARTS 11.& 12,'constructed by Knowling Brothers: Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: " Old Capitol Assoc.. re proposed. ,ordinance ,prohibiting ,bars above first floor in i a building. Mrs. I. Haugen re.,snow removal & street storage of Cars..,;.Chrm.. Airport Comm:. re airport property.. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by.Roberts, that 'ORD. REZONING GREB PROPERTY"FROM CH TO C2 ZONE,' south of Hwy. 6 Bypass & west"of VFW Club, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried,,.6/0..:Affirmative :roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. Moved by,Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts; that ORD. 78-2934, Bk, 14, Op. 315-317, REZONING PART OF 80 -ACRE TRACT OF LAND FROM A2 'COUNTY RESORT, TO CITY MI ZONE, submitted by Wagner -Murphy Foundation, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. Jud TePaske, Asst. Zoning Adm., representing Johnson County, presented their concerns regarding annexation proceedings. They requested that the Board and staff be allowed to participate in proceedings when road maintenance is a consideration. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded ,by.deProsse, that the Ordinance vacating Capitol Street between Harrison St.'& Court St. be deferred until other arrangements can be worked out with the County and University. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DCS 1.101JIES r - f�lcil Activities December 12, 1978 Page 2 Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. 1st Asst. Johnson Co. Atty. Pat White called attention to the informal proposal presented, asking for vacation of Harrison St. between Capitol and Madison to the State of Iowa, and preparation by the City Atty. & City Mgr. of a scenic easement for Capitol St. Ed Jennings, representing the Univ., was present, his letter noted. All agreed that resolving this issue was a fine example of cooperation between the agencies, & the City Mgr. was thanked for his assistance. deProsse stated that one area where the City needed University help was re FW 518 and hospital related traffic. Jennings advised that they would work with the City Mgr. re this issue'. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to set public hearing on vacation of a portion of Harrison St, between Madison & Capitol, for 1/9/79, 7:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0., Moved by.Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to refer the street vacation to Planning and Zoning for theirrecommendation. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Public hearing was continued on whether or not the Copper Dollar Liquor License should be revoked or suspended for violations. Chief Miller'smemo was noted. It advised that no complaints had been received during the,past three, months;- andrecommended no.action be taken and hearing be closed. ,No,one objected. Mayor Vevera declared the hearing closed. ' Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to accept the recommendation 'of the Parks & Rec.'Co1m.,'and to appoint James Berry to the Riverfront Comm" for a'one-year term beginning 1/1/79.' Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by'deProsse; seconded by Erdahl, to appoint Glenn Johnson, 532 Plum St.', to the Johnson County,Regional Planning.Comm. for a three- year term expiring 1/1/82. Motion carrieC unanimously, 6/0. i Moved by Perret,.seconded by Roberts, to appoint Barbara Humbert, 414,P1easant,St., & reappoint,Trudy, Ward, 438 Lexington Ave., to the Parks & Rec: Comm. for four-year terms expiring 1/1/83. 'Motion carried j unanimously, 6/0. Appointments'to the Board of Appeals will be readvertised. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to'appoint Jay'Burkett, 1312 Kirkwood Ave., to the Board of Examiners of Plumbers as a master plumber represen- "tetive fo'r a,two-year,'term'expI ing 12/31/80.".Motion carried unanimously, 6/0.' Moved;by Erdahl, seconded by deProsse, to appuint Vicki`Hughes, 15 woolf'Ave. to the Board of Adjustment for a five-year term'expiring 1/1/84: Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Erdahl commented that he had received interesting information in Memphis which should be helpful later. deProsse advised that she had attended the in-service training session for H.I.S'. She will be absent 1/8/79 meeting, Perret will be absent 12/18/78 meeting. Discussion of MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES C,..Icil Activities December 12, 1978 Page 3 bus service to University Heights will be held along with the budget discussions, which are scheduled twice a week thru January. Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to set a public hearing on the proposed resolution that public convenience and necessity require proposed service applied for by 'A Better Cab Company', on 1/16/79. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing on their proposed schedule of fees and charges, 1/16/79. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Neuhauser called attention to an article re funding for the Crime Comm. The Executive Committee of Regional Planning will discuss payment of only the portion of the budget within the guidelines set by the President. Perret called attention to the proposed new rules of the Census Bureau regarding qualification for Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area Designation. Staff is considering a special census & filing of letter of protest to changes, also a possible meeting of those concerned, in. Washington. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-515, Bk, 52, pp. 1343-1350, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH SHIVE HATTERY CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR INSPECTION& TESTING SERVICES ON THE 900 -CAR PARKING GARAGE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, 'Balmer absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahljto adopt RES. 78-516, Bk. 52, p. 1351, AMENDING BUDGET AUTHORIZATION RESOLUTION 78-128, FOR THE DEPT. OF PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT (graphic services), Affirmative I roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. City Atty. Hayek presented.a new draft of the Item #13 Ord. City Mgr. Berlin outlined the amendment as per letter from Old Capitol. Motion by,Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to waive rules failed as Neuhauser and.Roberts,voted "no",.and six "yes" votes were needed.. Discussion followed concerning,need.and enforcement. Moved by,deProsse, 'seconded by Perret, that the new ORD. AMENDING ORD. 78-2605 TO REQUIRE THAT AN ESTABLISHMENT FOR WHICH A LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE OR BEER PERMIT IS ISSUED SHALL BE LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF A BUILDING AND SHALL CONTAIN WINDOWS WHICH PERMIT VISIBILITY OF ITS, INTERIOR FROM THE PUBLICWAY, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 4/2, Neuhauser and Roberts voting "no",,Balmer absent. Roll call vote on first vote for passage carried, 4/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, deProsse, Erdahl, Perret. Nays: Neuhauser, Roberts. Absent: Balmer. u MICROFILHED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1 i 1�. I"icil Activities L_ -ember 12, 1978 Page 4 I i r -- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES Moved by"'deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 8:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR. I _ i ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK . I 1 � t 1 ( 1 � 3 I: i I i ) • 1 } d LI L.� 1 � � r -- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION DECEMBER II, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December II, 1978, 1:30 PM in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevera, Roberts, Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Ferret 1:40 PM. Absent: Erdahl. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Hailing. Others present for certain discussions, as.noted. TAPE. -RECORDED on Reel 78-30, Side I, 2519 -End, 8 over to Side 2, 1-2421. i, EXECUTIVE SESSION -8 AM Tape N13, Side I, 2016-2512. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret to adjourn to executive session for discussion of collective bargaining negotiations with John Carpenter, as continued from 12/4/78 executive session. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 5/0, Erdahl &'Neuhauser absent. Finance Dir. Vitosh present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Ferret to adjourn, 8:50 PM. Motion carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION=1:30 FM Tape kl-, Side I,"2512 -End; Side 2, 1-85. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse)to adjourn to executive 'sesslon for discussion of appointments to the Parks & Recreation Comm., the Board of Appeals, the Board of Examiners of Plumbers, and to Johnson County Regional Planning Comm., also for report on negotiations from.John Carpenter. Affirm- ative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl & Ferret absent.; 'Perret arrived, 1:40 PM." Moved by heuhauser,`'seconded by Perret, to adjourn, 2:00 PM. Motion carried unanimously, APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING & ZONING COMM.-Schmeiser Tape 78-30,'S1de I "':2519 -End Annexation 300' _ Side 2 1-360 City MI' / that Berlin stated no formal.agreement with the County had been executed, regarding.annexation procedures. The'3001' is the dlstance back from the paving for which a property owner can be assessed, so in some . Instances, the:City obtained this area. Amendment To Fence Ordinance Sr..Bldg.--Inspector Siders, PBZ Comm. Blum present. Discussion Included whether,or:not to; Issue permits, different views of Staff & Commission, complaints, received and need for permit, addition of requirement that at such tfine,sidewal,k:is Instal led would agree to move fence back 5 regulations In commercial areas. Majority of Council favored issuing permits, a..letter..to be sent to fence installers when Ord. Is adopted. Staff will rewrite ordinance to .incorporate suggestions discussed, and send out in.next packet. Councilwoman deProsse left the room, 2:35 PM. AGENDA ITEMS 360-425 I Clty Clerk Stolfus advised that Item 6 should not be on the agenda for the 12th but on the 19th, and requested addition to Council Business to set public hearings on application and fares for 'A Better Cab Co.' Council decided to defer the. Lumsden resolution of commendation until he is able to a+tend the presentation. City, Manager Berlin asked that Council defer action on the vacation of Capitol St. Atty. White & Ed Jennings will be present on 12th to present the new Proposal. Public hearing on vacation of Harrison St. should be set, and issue referred to•Planning & Zoning. Balmer had advised his approval. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110INES -, Informal Council Page 2 Dec. II, 1978 AGENDA CONTINUED Asst. City Mgr. Halling called attention to proposed changes to the local non-discrimination ordinance as recommended and submitted by Staff. A final draft to be sent out next week. The words, 'It shall be unlawful' to be added to paragraphs added In 10.2.5 8 10.2.7. A Council policy will be needed for Instances when the Commission makes a determination of discrimination. NOISE CONTL ORDINANCE 425-1130 RO Joseph Galbraith, Nolse Control Specialist for the Environmental Protection Agency,was present to outline avenuesthe City can take to establish regula- tions for noise. He distributed the booklet 'Noise, A Health Problem'. .Each Community Helps Others, ECHO, can provide technical assistance in development of a reasonable ordinance and its enforcement, can loan measurement equipment, can train enforcement personnel. Grants might be available from the.Quiet Communities Act for purchase of equipment. Another booklet outlined EPA noise programprogressto date, including airport noise abatement planning and model'_community noise ordinance. Councilman Vevera left the room, 3:10 PM. Galbraith reviewed regulations now in force:in other Iowa towns.and.. discussed al l: areas of unnecessary noise (transportation, construction, garbage collection,. dogs, parties, industrial noise). Councilwoman deProsse present; 3: 30:PM.,FChrm. Citizens Committee -Airport. Ken Lowder suggested the City.,;Investigate.noise control.., Iowa City has expertise at the Univ. for help'on..thIs issue .!The City Manager will see if there, is any interest In Univ: Departments for an.Intern program. CABLE -TELEVISION -FRANCHISE: 113072421 MayortPro tem.Belmer.presiding...City Attorney Hayek, C. Tiffany present. For Eastern .Iowa: Larry Aldrldge, Robert Keller. For Hawkeye: Michael Krueger, Gene Claussen, ElIlott Full. Hayek advised that granting of the franchise:can,.;take,as•long ,-as Council wants, but afterwards. there are: several actions,to take .according to a timetable. He advised that,,award of the franchise does not depend on whether or not there were violations of the 'campaign' finance,ardinance. deProsse had several concerns regarding public access commitment, which each group answered. There wlII be an 800' space aIlowed-An !the, newFlibrary`building for public access' activity:' Discussion Included: N of staff available,' equipment charges, cost`of baslc equipment, free use of equipment with limitations. deProsse observed applicants both seemed willing to, allow the Commission to play a strong role In determining.the,need''for pub I Ic. access. .:Members of Ecumenical Committee were present. Dave Olive questioned making of productions;if trained:' This will be allowed : Amount of time allowed for free training to use equipment was explalned., Cox Is -to reply to Olive's previous questions; a copy:of the letter .to:.be!sent to the City. Hayek advised that the franchise Is not subject:.to outcome of ;negotiations with the Library Board. The City Mgr. w111 advertise,for applications for the Broadband Cortmission, and Council will consider budget implications. Legal' procedure for Ordinance Awarding Franchise will be Investigated. Meeting adjourned, 5:20 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP IDS•DES MIO INES 1'1 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES DECEMBER 19, 1978 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 12/19/78, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Melling, Kraft, Vann, Glaves, Milkman, Mose. Minutes tape-recorded on Reel #78-31, Side 1, 590 -End. A musical group invited citizens to go caroling with them on December 23rd, meeting at Old Brick to start. City Clerk Stolfus requested addition of Resolution issuing Cigarette Permit, motion to accept abstract of election for Library Bond issue, & motion to set public hearing on Governor St. Bridge project, to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recommendations in Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as.amended: . Approval of.Official Actions, reg. Council meeting, 12/5/78, subj.-to correction, recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions:. Airport Comm. -11/16/78; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.-11/21/78; Housing Comm. -7/5, 8/2, 9/6, 10/4, 10/20, 11/1/78 & subcommittee.meeting.of 10/6/78 (comment was made that when minutes are so late, they are not helpful to Council); Planning & Zoning Comm. -12/7/78. Permit Resolutions, recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 52: RES. 78- 517; p. 1352; APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR D. ELLIS DBA/NEEDS, 18 S. Clinton.. RES. 78-518, p. 1353, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT and RES..78-519, p. 1354, SUNDAY SALES, FOR RANDALL FOODS, 1851 Lower Muscatine. : RES. 78-520, p .1355, APPROVING CLASSIC LIQUOR LICENSEFOR R. CORCORAN DBA/THE SHAMROCK, 525 S. Gilbert. RES. 78- 521; p. 1356, REFUNDING PORTION OF CLASS B BEER PERMIT FOR O'BRIEN'S, 119 Iowa Ave. RES. 78-522, p. 1357, & RES. 78-523, p. 1358, REFUNDING PORTIONS OF CIGARETTE PERMIT FEES FOR VFW, POST 2581, 1012 Gilbert Ct.-& COPPER DOLLAR, 211 Iowa Ave TO HAWKEYE AMUSEMENT CO. 'RES. 78-524, p. 1359, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT, SINCLAIR MARKETING, 731 S. Riverside. Motions: To approve petition for suspension of Taxes for Mildred'dennings. To accept Abstract of Election ,for Library Bond .Issue. .To set public hearings on 1/9/79, 1) to receive comments from citizens on Small Cities Prog. Preapplication.for CDBG funds for Armory area improvements, 2) on Plans, Spec., Form of Contract & Est. Cost for Governor St. Bridge. Resolutions: RES. 78-525, Bk. 52, p. 1360, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN BEL AIRE ADON. PT. 1. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES �! (,icil Activities December 19, 1978 Page 2 Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: Chrm. Riverfront Comm. re funding of river corridor capital improvement program; S. Eskin re maintenance of ice on City Park ponds for skating. Memos from Traffic Engr. prohibiting parking on Westminster St.; re parking meter stalls, 1000 N. Clinton St. Application for use of streets from Jaycees to close Iowa Ave. between Clinton & Gilbert St. for carnival, 7/3-14/79, denied. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Recommendations of Planning & Zoning Comm. re approval of final plat of Village Green South, Part 2, & re approval of prel. & final LSNRD plans of Old Capitol Centre, noted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopte RES. 78-526, Bk. 52, pp. 1361-1362, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF LYN-DEN HEIGHTS, as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that ORD. 78-2935, Bk. 14, pp. 318-319, AMENDING ZONING ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING USE REGULATIONS OF GREB PROPERTY -SOUTH OF HWY. 6 BYPASS &`WEST OF VFW CLUB, FROM CH TO C2 ZONE, as' recommended by P&Z Comm.' Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. .Jack Robinson, 221 College Ct., presented a statement requesting permission to bid on the newspaper recycling & pickup project. Paul Lillios, Coralville, stated.that.he had been hired by Alert Towing to reorganize the program. Both persons were directed to bring a proposal to Staff for- future consideration. Moved by Perret,.seconded,by Neuhauser, to give five-day notice ofcancellation of contract as of 12/24/78, to Mr. Wayner of Alert Towing, as he has not performed according to his contract. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. City pickup of newspaper Will start on 1/8/79. Public hearing to accept comments from the public regarding the City's proposed application for Federal assistance under Sec. 3 or 18 of Urban Mass Trans. Act, was held. .There were no interested citizens present to speak for or against the application. Public.hearing was held to receive citizen comments regarding implementing a community improvement program in the Armory neighborhood, utilizing CDBG funds. Several residents from.the area were present. Ron Johnson; 219.E. Benton, asked for an.explanation of the project. PPD Dir. Kraft gave a sum ary of activities to date, and called attention to future hearings. Several concerns were discussed. It was pointed out that pressure had been brought to bear regarding violations found by minimum housing inspections in the area. City Mgr. Berlin advised that he would investigate inspection & enforcement of housing code in the project area. 11 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RANDS -DES MoIr1ES G 'Al Activities De6ember 19, 1978 Page 3 Mayor Vevera announced continuance of public hearing re Four Cushions, 18 S. Clinton. City Mgr. Berlin noted receipt of letter from Johnson County Health Dept. advising that all problems have been corrected. Public hearing closed. Mayor Vevera asked that Items 12 & 13 be considered at this time. There were no Council objections. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 78-527, Bk. 52, p. 1363, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACTIVITIES FOR IOWA CITY BUDGET YEAR FY79. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to delete the following activities and budget amounts from the resolution: Acquisition & Rehablitation of Structure for victims of spouse abuse, $80,000, and Riverfront Improvements, $75,000, (total $155,000). Upon roll call, motion was defeated, 2/5, upon following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Vevera. Nays: deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Neuhauser; Roberts. Rollcall vote on adoption of resolution carried, 5/2,upon the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Roberts, deProsse; Erdahl, Perret. Nays: Vevera, Balmer.= Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to designate the Community Dev. Programs to be included in the 5th Year Community Dev. Block Grant Application n follows <Minimum Housing ;Code -Enforcement, $101,000; Housing Rehabilitation, $100,000; Senior Center,'$214,000;�Energy Conser- vation,'"$26,880; Planning, $40,775; Administration $155,000; Contingency, $32,345; totalling $670,000. Motion carried, 6/1, Vevera voting 'no'. `It was noted that the Humane Services Planning will be discussed along with the Regional Planning Commission budgets Mayor Vevera noted that Item 17 would be taken up at.this time. There were no objections. City Mgr. Berlin requested deferral of the Resolution Authorizing the City ManagertoOffer a Franchise for Cable Television 'so that staff could review additional written information. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to defer the resolution to the 1/9/79 meeting. Motion carried unanimously,.' ?/0. : Richard Hook, repre- senting'Cox Systems, presented additional information re how much money was being allocated for local origination equipment (and public access), also for operating expenses. Mayor.Vevera announced three vacancies to two—year terms on the Committee on Community Needs, appointments to be at Feb. 6th meeting, terms expiring 3/1/81- Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to reappoint Harold Stager, 1221 Kirkwood, to the Resources Conservation Comm. Motion,carried unanimously. The other appointments will be readvertised. `Moved by Perret, seconded by`deProsse,'to appoint. Richard McCartt, 413 Crestview;: Linda McGuire,'430 Ronalds; and Angelita Reyes, 102 Westgate St.; to three-year terms expiring 1/1/82 on the Human Rights Comm. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Richard Yates, 213 Haywood Dr., to unexpired term ending 1/1/80 on Human Rights Comm. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Vevera advised that the appointment to the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals (professional electrical engineer) for a term FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES (—icil Activities De,:ember 19, 1978 Page 4 expiring 10/26/82 would be readvertised after Council had seen changes to be suggested by the Board in criteria re appointments. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to reappoint Carol deProsse and David Perret to the Johnson County Regional Planning Comm. for three-year terms expiring 1/2/82. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Erdahl left the meeting, 9:15 P.M. Balmer suggested that the staff keep in touch with the School Board re school closings. Dev. Coord. Glaves outlined plans of renters of the modulars on Clinton and recommended the date for moving be keyed to the leasing schedules for opening of other existing space in downtown area. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-528, Bk. 52, pp. 1364-1366, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION FOR THE HIGHWAY 1 IMPROVEMENT, WITH DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser,,seconded by. Balmer, to adopt.RES. 78-529, Bk. 52, p. 1367, AUTHORIZING.THE.CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH GRAND DADDY'S OF IOWA CITY for use of their parking lotus a permit parking.lot.. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Perret,:seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-530, Bk. 52, p. 1368, ESTABLISHING A PERMIT PARKING LOT AND ESTABLISHING THE FEE THEREFORE (Grand Daddy's). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-531, Bk. 52, p. 1369, AMENDING SALARIES FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL, reclassifying Planner/Program Analyst I positions to Range 12.. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-532, Bk. 52, p. 1370, AMENDING CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL BY ADDING AND RECLASSIFYING POSITIONS, (Planner/Program Analysts). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD. 2605 TO REQUIRE THAT AN ESTABLISHMENT FOR WHICH A LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE OR BEER PERMIT IS ISSUED SHALL BE LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF A BUILDING AND SHALL CONTAIN WINDOWS WHICH PERMIT VISIBILITY OF ITS INTERIOR FROM THE PUBLICWAY, AS AMENDED, be given second consideration and vote for passage. After discussion it was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to defer the second consideration and refer the Ordinance to the staff for further review and consideration of a commercial building code or other alternatives. Motion carried, 5/1, Vevera voting 'no'. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES iaOnlEs MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES i 1 i I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 1 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION DECEMBER 18, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December 18, 1978, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevera, Neuhauser, Roberts, Erdahl. e:,a<nre Perret. Balmer. deProsse STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Melling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 1178-30, Side 2, 2440 -End, 6 Reel 978-32, Side 1, 1-2260. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING S ZONING Boothroy, Ryan present. 2440-2690 Vi11aBe Green -South Part 2. Council can adopt, subject to approval received from Iowa Dept. of Environmental Quality, ..,final -plat on 1/9/79. Old Capitol Center, LSNRD Boothroy explained the three conThis of. tree ordinance requirements. This item can be approved 1/9/79. -Ly L,Den'Hes hts Final,Plat 'Legal papers will be 'presented by Tues.', signed, and applicant 'asks Council approval. .::Ryan; quoted Seo. 32-30., to answer P&Z concern about rural design ' standards !! If-lowa'C1ty'ever.annexes,the property,.;they-can decide'whether''or not to accept the street. A aesament "'"waivers for paving',could -be required. 2690 -End AGENDA -COUNCIL "BUSINESS 'Reel 11'18-32 Side 1, 1-330 1.:. Steve Bissell.repreienting the Jaycees, explained their request..for carnival on closed Iowa Ave., July 3-8. N S S streets would be open. Lettere from the Downtown -Asan. .6 Chamber will,.be presented later. Staff had denied the application because of construction planned, and shortage of parking spaces during the summer. Applicant to come'to,Jan. 9th meeting with letters. 2. City Clerk Stolfus asked for addition of two items to 'the Consent Calendar, approval.of cigarette permit and acceptance of Abstract of Election -Library Bonds. 3.'`City ,Mgr...Berlin noted receipt of letter ,from Johnson County;Mealth Dept. re compliance by Four.Cushions, Inc.' to health regulations. 4. Re letter on snow removal,atskating ponds, it was pointed oui.that'boards used to be provided so that skaters could remove the snow from the pond if'they wished. Showalter will be answering the letter. 5. Berlin advised that use of Federal Highway Assistance money for the Rocky Shore bikepath will be discussed at budget discussion, and funding for the Riverfront Comm. can be discussed today along with the Block Grant Funding. 7. Because',paper pick-up is.still not working, Council will give the 5 -day notice in the contract to Alert. The Public Works department will schedule pickup. r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council December 18; 1978 8. City Mgr. Berlin requested addition of a motion to set public hearing on Governor St. Bridge project to the agenda for 1/9/78. 9. It was pointed out that 4 street lights at Burlington/Clinton intersection were out. Also it was suggested that Council look at adding a signal or stop at Iowa & Gilbert. 10. Lettere received prior to the responses sent in the packet re the environmental review for Ralston Creek had been passed out. Berlin advised that the City is not going to undertake an environmental inspection statement. Berlin & Atty. Bowlin were complimented on their responses. Re the dam.near Scott Blvd., land acquisition will begin next i spring. Berlin had not heard from Jim Powers since the last letter was written. 11. Application to Resources Conservation Commission was discussed. A majority of Councilmembers agreed to appoint Harold Stager. 12. Applications to Human Rights Comm. discussed. A majority of Councilmembers agreed to appoint Richard McCartt, Angelita Reyes, Linda McGuire & to the unexpired term, Richard Yates. 13. Concerning appointment to Board of Electrical Examiners & ..Appeals, Kucharzak stated that the Beard had decided to recommend changes to the criteria for appointment to Council. 14. A majority of Councilmembers agreed.to.appoint deProsse &' Perrot to the Johnson County Regional Planning Comm. :Neuhauser'was.congratulated for being the new chairman of the':Commission. v •nnua-acne-bnA1Y1 YKUVUSAL-AKMORY AREA 330-911 Kraft; Wnn,i.Milkman & Engr. Ed Brinton present. Vann reported that HUD officials had been apprised of the proposal. Council discussed relocation, public housing. Brinton presented a plat and explained 1. , the .proposal to close Benton. Councilmembers agreed.that'the Armory area was a good area, & to apply for the grant. Staff to review relocation policies and to outline tradeoffs re of traffic on `Benton. Estimated costs were noted. Material sent with packet of 12/15 noted. Kraft, Vann, Milkman, Martzahn present. Vann explained amend- ments to FY'79 as outlined in material sent in 12/15 packet. One issue discussed was amount to be left in contingency and whether or not to fund Spouse,Abuse and Transient Shelter. There was not a"majority present wanting to fund the transient center.. R.iverfront Commissioner Bill Gilpin was present. There will'be'$250,0O0 available from sale of hotel land, which Council had said previously would go back to Rlverfront Comm. Gilpin advised that $75,000 now would keep their enthusiasm up. This could be matched with BOB 'funds, possibly. Re FY80 budget, j a majority of Councilmembers agreed with staff recommendations. 911-1440 CALENDAR PARKING Plastino, Minter, Stockman present. 1440-2260 Minter outlined on a map and explained problems and alternatives for cleaning streets in several areas. Council discussed odd/ even parking,, prohibition during certain hours, emergency snow procedure. Staff to identify areas for calendar parking, to investigate signage procedure with legal, and draft a snow emergency ordinance. Area for calendar parking outlined, on tape at 2039. Meeting adjourned, 4:45 PM. FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 14011JES