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Home My WebLink About1979-01-23 Minutes NumberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 23, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 1/23/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Perret, 7:40 P.M. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Helling, Vann. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape #79-2, Side 2, 470-1530. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/9/79, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: IRiverfront Comm. -1/10/79; 1 130 7'Mayor's Youth Empl. Bd.-12/19/78;3Civil Service Comm. -12/28/78; x 1 3 1 H United Action for Youth Board-11/20/78;5Housing Comm. -1/10/79 & 3 13:% subcomm.-1/10/79;6City Conference Bd.-1/8/79. 4 1 3 a Permit Resolutions, Bk. 53, recomm. by City Clerk: Res. 79- 24, p. 65, Approving Class C Liquor.License for Jirsa-Lovetinsky, Ltd.dba/Moody Blue, 1200 S. Gilbert; Res. 79-25, p. 66, Approving 1 36 Class B Beer Permit and Res. 79-26, p. 67, Sunday Sales for Quik 13 7 Trip #509, 225 S. Gilbert; Res. 79-27, p. 68, Approving Cigarette Permit. Smith + Ca.lf/awkeyc AMUSE/nu t Isis Motions setting public hearings: On February 13, 1979: To consider amending Zoning Code by deleting Permit fees for signs & 1:34 requiring permit fees to be established by resolution. On February 6, 1979: To Amend Mechanical Code Ord, by deleting mechanical Permit fees from the ord., & having them established by resolution. 1140 To amend Uniform Fire Code, 1976 Edition, Ord. by exempting publicly - owned open parking garages from requirement of wet standpipes when 1 141 approved by the Fire Marshal. To receive citizen comments on 5th year Community Development Black ,rant_applicatio submitted to 1'11, U.S. Dept. HUD. On February 27th: On proposed resolutions that public convenience and necessity require proposed service applied for by A Better Cab CompAny, for 7 taxicabs, for Super Cab Co. for 1`93 8 taxicabs, & for yellow -Checker Cab Co. 9 taxicabs. On proposed schedule of fees and charges for A Better Cab Co., Super Cab Co., & Yellow -Checker Cab Co. I H y Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Mayor Vevera announced the 8 public hearings as set above. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that the ORDINANCE REZONING 39.84 ACRE TRACT OF LAND FROM COUNTY A-1 TO CITY RIB ZONE (TY'N CAE, EAST OF MORMON TREK & SOUTH OF CITY LIMITS), as approved by P&Z Comm., be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities January 23, 1979 Page 2 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. 14 S Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that the ORD. AMENDING THE IOWA CITY CODE BY REVISING SEC. 8.10.3.A & Sec. 8.10.27, PROVIDING MORE COMPREHENSIVE REGULATIONS OF FENCES, 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, Perret absent. 14 6 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-28, Bk. 53, p. 69, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR REGENCY GARDENS, PART 1, as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Perret absent, and Balmer abstaining. 114 7 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-29, Bk. 53, pp. 70-71, APPROVING PRELIMINARY & FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR LOT 2, BDI, 1st ADDN., as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. 1'18 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-30, Bk. 53, pp. 72-73, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF MEADEVILLE SUBDIVISION, 2 miles SW of City Limits on Rohret Road, as recommended by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. 14 Bill Wright, 529 E. College, appeared regarding possible irregulari- ties in procedure for snow removal, and advising of inadequate parking in his area. City Mgr. Berlin will investigate the complaint. Councilman Perret arrived for the meeting, 7:40 P.M. Glenn Havel, 512 N. Van Buren, appeared favoring odd/even parking, with University providing parking for students. 150 Mayor Vevera announced the public hearing on the proposed SNOW EMERGENCY ORDINANCE. City Atty. Hayek pointed out that a rough draft of a proposed ordinance, an adaption of the Ames Ord., had been distributed to Council before the meeting. Bill Wright commented. John Morrissey, 233 S. Lucas, appeared supporting calendar parking, with a reasonable hour for moving vehicles from one side to the other. City Mgr. Berlin outlined several procedural changes he was contemplating as a result of the constant snowfall, which will be given to the public in a press release, deProsse expressed concern over short notice of change given to Wednesday garbage route. 151 Public hearing was held on use of General Revenue Sharing monies of $913,625 for the FY80 proposed budget. Marilyn Nickelsburg, Pres. of Friends of the Children's Museum, and Lois Lunetta appeared regarding their request for funding, contributions and program, as they could not attent the budget session on 1/24, which will include Aid to Agencies. IS.Z Mayor Vevera announced that no action was needed at this time on the recommendations of the Riverfront Commission that up to $7,500 of the $75,000 CDBG funds be allocated for Riverfront Improvements for MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111ES Council Activities January 23, 1979 Page 3 administrative use in writing grant applications & other administrative work on Riverfront projects, and that the allocation of $30,000 or 30% (whichever is less) of the total cost of construction of a Rocky Shore Drive bicycle trail be made, this funding to be contingent upon a 70% match from Federal Aid Highway funds. . 153 Mayor Vevera then announced one vacancy for a three-year term on the Governor Lucas Square Commission expiring on Feb. 7, 1981; and one vacancy for a three-year term on the Johnson County Regional Planning Comm. 159 The City Manager requested that the resolution awarding the contract for the Governor Street bridge project be deferred for one week to see if something can be worked out. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to so defer the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Erdahl commented that the Muscatine/Court Bridge had opened, and letters should be written to Seaton's Grocery & neighbors thanking them for their patience and cooperation. 155 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-31, Bk. 53, pp. 74-76, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR FAUS PROJ. NO. M- 4051(1)--81-52, AGREEMENT NO. 78 -F -040(A) (construction costs). Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 156 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-32, Bk. 53, pp. 77-79, APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR FAUS PROJ. NO. M-4051(2)-- 81-52, AGREEMENT NO. 78 -F -083(A) (right-of-way acquisition costs). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 157 Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-33, Bk. 53, P. 80, AUTHORIZING FILING OF A COM14UNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/SMALL CITIES PROGRAM PREAPPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $530,000 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED INCLUDING ALL UNDER- STANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT (Armory Area, along Ralston Creek between Harrison & Kirkwood). Affirmative rollcall PPD ..u...cQ vote unanimous, c7/0,t%all Councilmembers present. MEredJ1;i0A1 J5$ . cap<r o fycGna� . Moved by Ba me , seconded by Roberts, to adopt the resolution authorizing and directing the City Clerk to publish notice of intent to accept a proposal to purchase and redevelop Urban Renewal parcel 82-1b, North Bay Constr. Co. City Mgr. Berlin pointed out that this resolution Provides notice of public hearing, and Council would receive recommen- dation from Design Review Comm. before they finalized a contract. Annette Lilly, Chrp. of DRC, presented the committee's concerns. Atty. Hayek suggested not publishing the notice if there were any doubts. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to defer the resolution indefinitely. Motion ,carried unanimously, 7/0. Muse fw>K E0ev. Qooed. tiQavcs rce 7)Ispos:t.0.v 82 - /b . —I_T-7— Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to defer the resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute & the City Clerk to attest an agreement FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IaoINES ! Council Activities January 23, 1979 Page 4 with Johnson County/Municipal Civil Defense Agency, until after the next Civil Defense meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. 1 6 0 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-34, Bk. 53, pp. 81-86, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE & THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13c OF THE URBAN MASS TRANS- PORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED, BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LEAD AGENCY, AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, LOCAL 183, AND LOCAL 12, THE UNION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers present Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORD: ORDINANCE NO. 77-2859 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM BUILDING 1976 EDITION AND SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS by exemptir owned open parking garages from certain requirements, be i given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, tive roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, i members present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINAN HOUSING OCCUPANCY & MAINTENANCE CODE BY INCLUDING A PARAGR A CHECKLIST SUITABLE FOR USE BY TENANTS AND THE OWNER OR 0 RENTAL PROPERTY TO DETERMINE DEFICIENCIES EXISTING IN A RE PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY, be considered and given first vote for Motion to consider carried, 4/3, Roberts, Balmer and Vever Roil call vote on first vote for passage, 4/3, on the folli of vote: Ayes: Perret, deProsse, Erdahl & Neuhauser. Na, Balmer and Vevera. Kucharzak is to present his concerns ri at informal session of 1-29-79. Rachael Dennis, 1110 N. Di favoring the checklist. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK to adjourn the me ROBERT A: VEVERA, MAYOR MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES City of Iowa C(_j MEMORANDUM DATE: January 19, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material'in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding reported accidents on and near Melrose Court. 16 1 Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding FY 80 budget for recycling. Memoranda from the Department of Housing and Inspection Services: /6S a. Kirwin's Furniture Store 166 b. Proposed UBC Amendments /6 7 c. HUD Allocation Plan /68 Copy of letter to Senator Small from Jolin Hayek regarding cable television. /6 9 Letter from the City Attorney regarding the Legal Department budget for FY 80. Letter from John Suchomel regarding Johnson County Disaster Fund. / 7/ 1 70 Letter from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding efforts to be designated as a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area. /7.2 Agenda for January 22 meeting of the Human Rights Commission. / 7 3 Article: ."Neighborliness Shot" / 7y Letter from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding its program and budget materials. i 7S Memorandum from the City Manager regarding spouse abuse shelter. / 76 Memorandum from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding proposed human services support program for FY 80. i 7 7 Memorandum from the City Manager regarding aid to agencies funding with attached copies of agencies' budget requests. / 71? MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES HOINEs