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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-01-23 Council MinutesCOMPLETE 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: Riverfront Comm. -1/10/79; Mayor's Youth Empl. Bd.-12/19/78; Civil Service Comm. -12/28/78; United Action for Youth Board -11/20/78; Housing Comm. -1/10/79 & subcomm.-1/10/79; City Conference Bd.-1/8/79. 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 -- Class B Beer Permit and Res. 79-26, p. 67, Sunday Sales for Quik Trip #509, 225 S. Gilbert; Res. 79-27, p. 68, Approving Cigarette Permit. Motions setting public hearings: On February 13, 1979: To consider amending Zoning Code by deleting permit fees for signs & 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. To amend Uniform Fire Code, 1976 Edition, Ord, by exempting publicly - owned open parking garages from requirement of wet standpipes when approved by the Fire Marshal. To receive citizen comments on 5th year Community Development Block Grant application submitted to 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 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. 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 R1B 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 110MFS Council Activities January 23, 1979 Page 2 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. 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. 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. iMoved 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. 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. 1 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. 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. 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. 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 HOMES '-1 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. 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. 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 tjlanking them for their patience and cooperation. 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. ' 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. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-33, Bk. 53, P. 80, AUTHORIZING FILING OF A COMMUNITY 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 roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, 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. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to defer the resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute & the City Clerk to attest an agreement MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES t 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. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Ferret, 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, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 77-2859 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1976 EDITION AND SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS by exempting publicly - owned open parking garages from certain requirements, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 7/0. Affirma- tive roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING HOUSING OCCUPANCY & MAINTENANCE CODE BY INCLUDING A PARAGRAPH PROVIDING A CHECKLIST SUITABLE FOR USE BY TENANTS AND THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF THE RENTAL PROPERTY TO DETERMINE DEFICIENCIES EXISTING IN A RENTAL UNIT PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY, be considered and given first vote for passage. J Motion to consider carried, 4/3, Roberts, Balmer and Vevera voting no,. Roll call vote on first vote for passage, 4/3, on the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, deProsse, Erdahl & Neuhauser. Nays: Roberts, Balmer and Vevera. Kucharzak is to present his concerns re enforcement at informal session of 1-29-79. Rachael Dennis, 1110 N. Dubuque, appeared favoring the checklist. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 9:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ABBIE 5TOLFUS, CI K CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MINES MATERIAL DISTRIBUTED AT INFORMAL SESSION OF 1/22/79 LETTER FROM JCRPC RE MEETING TO BE HELD 2/3/79 CONC. ISSUES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES f e i I i i , I i I ,I i i MATERIAL DISTRIBUTED AT INFORMAL SESSION OF 1/22/79 LETTER FROM JCRPC RE MEETING TO BE HELD 2/3/79 CONC. ISSUES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES ; OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 1/9/79 le cost of publishing the following proceed - claims is $ Cumulative cost for =alendar year for said publication is wa City Council, reg, mtg., 1/9/79, 7:30 the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. members present: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, , Vevera, Perret (7:36). Absent: deProsse. yor Vevera proclaimed the month of January, is Alien Address Report Month. Moved by er, seconded by Balmer, that the following nd recommendations in the Consent Calendar eived, or approved, and/or adopted as Approval of Official Actions, reg. uncil mtgs. of 12/12/78 & 12/19/78, subject correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Design Review Rm. -12/13/78; Human Rights Comm. -12/18/78; rerfront Comm. -12/6/78; Housing Appeals -11/9/78; CCN -12/6/78; Library Bd. of Istees -11/16/78; Housing Comm. -12/6/78; 1 & RalstonCreek Coord. Comm. -1/3/79; ,ks & Rec. Comm. -12/6/78. Permit Resolutions, Resolution Bk. 53, as ommended by City Clerk: Res. #79-1, p. 1, roving Class B Beer Permit Application & . #79-2, p. 2, Approving Class B Beer day Sales Permit Application for Happy Joes za. Resolution #79-3, p. 3, Approving ss C Beer Permit Application for Seaton's h & Carry Market. Resolutions, Res. Bk. 53: RES. #79-4, p. ACCEPTING SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN EASTDALE L SUBDIVISION. RES. #79-5, p. 5, ACCEPTING ING AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN COURT HILL - IT BLVD. ADD., PT. 4. " RES. #79-6, p. 6, :PTING LIFT STATION IN VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH. #79-7, pp. 7-13, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO :UTE ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR LIFT 'ION. Motions setting public hearings: Ord. iding Ord. #77-2859, Building Code, on /79. Ord. Amending Ord. #78-2891, Housing pancy & Maintenance Code, re tenant klist, 1/16/79. General Revenue Sharing public hearing), on 1/23/79. Correspondence: Referred to City ger: University Hgts. Mayor, re transit s. & snow removal from Melrose Ave.; MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DF.S MOINES Official Actions American Television & Comms. Corp. re Cable January 9, 1979 TV; Human Rights Comm. Chairperson, re Page 2 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 Mayor's Youth Employmt, Prog. Dir., re appreciation for City's support; Johnson Co. Health Dept. Sanitarian, re proposed Ord. prohibiting bars above 1st floor; ACT, re Old Dubuque Rd. improvement; Cox Cable Comms., Inc., responding to questions conc. 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 Carl Eldeens and the Charles Curls, and Atty Scott Barker appeared. P & Z Commr. Cain and City Planner 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. 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 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 Ty'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 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•D[S 1101t1ES Official Actions Ord. by establishing provisions for location & January 9, 1979 types of fences permitted. Page 3 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. N79-2936, Ord. Bk. 15, p. 1, VACATING HARRISON STREET be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. It was moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. N79-9, Res. Bk. 53, p. 17, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN & CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON CO. & THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. 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, iRoberts. Nays: Erdahl, Perret. Absent: deProsse. Second consideration given, 4/2. 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. 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., 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 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. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES nOn+Es Official Actions The public hearing was held to receive citizen January 9, 1979 comments regarding the pre -application for Page 4 Community Development Funds under the Small Cities Program to be used in the Armory neighborhood for Ralston Creek flooding. CDBG Coord. Julie Vann & Ed Brintoti, Shoemaker Consulting Engrs., were present. Vevera left, 9:04 P.M. Vevera returned, 9:09 P.M. Others appearing included: George Swisher, CCN; Jim Hall, CCN & Ralston Creek Coord. Comm.; Dewey Peterson; Pat McCormick, CCN; & Marie Alexander. 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 PROJ. & AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. i" Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to approve the Mayor's appointment of Earl Eyman to fill vacancy on Bd. of Electrical Examiners (professional elect. engr.) with term expiring 10/26/82. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. 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. 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. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIIIES J. . Official Actions Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to January 9, 1979 adopt RES. #79-15, Res. Bk. 53, pp. 51-52, Page 5 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. 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: Perret, Roberts, Balmer. Nays: Neuhauser, Vevera, Erdahl. Absent: deProsse. Resolution failed, 3/3, deProsse absent. 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.) A more complete description of Council activities is .on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR s/AC�STOj.FUSh CITY CLERK cSubmitted � 8/79. i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP IDS- DES MO III[S COMPLETE 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: 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; Human Rights Comm. -12/18/78; Riverfront Comm. -12/6/78; Housing Appeals Bd. -11/9/78; CCN -12/6/78; Library Bd. of Trustees - 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, p. 1, Approving 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. RES. #79-51 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 Mayor's Youth Employmt. Prog. Dir., re appreciation for City's support; Johnson Co. Health Dept. Sanitarian, re proposed MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES HOMES ( ^ Icil Activities January 9, 1979 Page 2 Ord. prohibiting bars above 1st floor; ACT, re Old Dubuque Rd. improvement; Cox Cable Comms., Inc., responding to questions conc. 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 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. 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 R18 zone. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by 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 as submitted by Ty'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 & 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. 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 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DF.S HOMES C. :il 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. M79-10, 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 public 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. A79-11, 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 RAPIDS•DCs 1101uES Cecil Activities Jalwary 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 I10f7lES CL .cil Activities January 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: Perret, Roberts, Balmer. Nays: Neuhauser, Vevera, Erdahl. Absent: 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.) i ROBE VERA, AYOR MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JANUARY B, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: January 8, 1979, at 1:55 PM, In the Con- ference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevera, Roberts, Balmer, Neuhauser, Perret, Erdahl. Absent: deProsse. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Halling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED ON REEL fl, Side I, 1-1755. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1:30 P.M., Conference Room, Civic Center Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts to adjourn to closed session for discussion of Collective Bargaining. Motion carried, 5/0, Balmer Erdahl, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera present voting 'aye'; Absent: deProsse, Perret. Councllmembers requested that cards be provided for them,llsting the reasons for which they can go into a closed session. Council voted 5/0 to accept the proposal for Fire outlined by City Manager Berlin. Councilman Perret arrived, 1:52 PM. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser,to adjourn, 1:53 PM. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Tape-recorded E.S. Reel k14, Side 1, 1-136. INFORMAL SESSION APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS 8 APPEALS Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser,to formally appoint on 1/9/79, Earl Eyman, 438 Clark St.. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. REVIEW ZONING APPLICATIONS Boothroy 8 Schmelser present. 10-740 Area South of N. Dodge between N. Summit 8 Conklin -Rezone from CH to Cl zone. Ordinance will need a 3/4 majority vote to rezone because of objections filed. Rezoning of Hy -Vee area as deferred will be also on agenda. jTy'n Cae Area Annexation Public Hearing and Resolution Annexing on agenda. This excludes j r -o -w on Mormon Trek. A committee to resolve Issues with Johnson County was agreed to, with Erdahl 8 Roberts working with Shipton 8 Cilek to work out a policy.: City Mgr. to contact Board $ JCRPC. jI Fence Ordinance Kucharzak, Siders present. Previous changes requested by Council have been made. Side fences height limit has been raised to 81. Council discussed fence require- ments at intersection of streets (2' over curb level), but a majority decided to keep the requirement as drafted. Ord. Vacating Harrison St. There were no objections to giving the three readings of the Ord. at the formal meeting Tues. Meadville Subd. Subdivision preliminary approved six months ago. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council January 8, 1979 Court HI II -Scott Blvd. Part 7 The plat as revised and approved by P&Z has no access to Scott Blvd. The developer agreed to give 50' right-of-way. AGENDA -COUNCIL TIME I. Plastlno explained the need for the agreement with Stanley Consultants on the Ralston Creek Project. The City needs the design so they can tell property owners affected what is being proposed. He asked for a commitment from Councilmembers for possible condemnation and for proceeding with the project. There were no objections from Council. It was suggested that a mock-up of the North Branch Stormwater Detention Facility be constructed. Cost will be investigated. 2. Glaves explained the problems with the site plan for First Federal project. Applicability of tree ordinance to Klrwin site was questioned; Siders thought It was not In effect. 3. Vevera suggested that the Clty-County Mutu6I Aid Agreement would not benefit Iowa City. 4. Regarding Res. Authorizing City Mgr. to settle claims, Council agreed to change the amount to 83,000, and use wording, 'City Mgr. or his designee'. 5. Perret suggested discussion Informally of the Willis report on alternatives for bridge construction. 6. A discussion of possible contract with University Heights for bus service will be scheduled with the budget discussion for the Public Works Dept. on. Jan. 22, 1979. 7. There were no objections to the City Clerk's request to add the Abstract of the Cable Television election to the Consent Calendar for 1/9/79. 8. Staff to investigate fire regulation prohibitions regarding movie patrons standing in movie theatre lobbies. 9. City Mgr. Berlin advised that Second Avenue Court is not a city street, but an alley. 10. Berlin also requested no action on Brachtel memo on snow removal as the staff will come to Council with all proposals at the same time, so the total effect can be understood by the public. 11. Cable Television, the rumor Is that the local people for American would be in only for one year, then would sell their Interest. Berlin noted that altho the City Attorney filed a request In District Court to have the case dismissed, Cox wants their own election. I SMALL CITIES CDBG THREE-YEAR GRANT PROPOSAL -Armory Neighborhood 740-1470 Kraft, Vann, Martzahn, 8 Ed Brinton, Shoemaker Haaland Cons. Engrs. present. Kraft outlined Information received as a result of a visit to HUD, major problems, and changes contemplated to make a more competitive application. Addition of area north of the railroad tracks was suggested. Acquisition, relocation, demolition and clearance were explained. Brinton outlined possible changes to the channel for Ralston Creek. Timetable was presented for the project. See Index #2332 for Grant Application. Alternatives re Benton St. discussed. Possibility for railroad crossing signals on Gilbert/Lafayette will be investigated. Notification of project will be made to expanded area persons tomorrow. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MO11IEs A Informal Council Page 3 January 8, 1979 EVALUATION OF THE CITY MANAGER 1470-1755 Mayor Vevera reported that as far as he was concerned things were going along fine. Roberts stated that he had no criticism, 8 thought that the City Manager did a tremendous Job. Erdahl commented that a previous concern,re counting Council votes on issues -being discussed, had improved. Neuhauser also stated that things were going very well. Erdahl pointed out that the addition of an Asst. City Mgr. helped. Perret was pleased with the Manager's relationship with the Council, and said he was doing an excellent Job. Neuhauser added that the staff's suggestion that Council review its goals quarterly was good. Berlin Indicated that work on the Area Transportation Study should be a high priority after the budget discussions. Copies of the ATS will be provided for P8Z 8 Councllmembers Meeting adjourned, 4:20 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MDIIIES City of Iowa Cif MEMORANDUM DATE: January 19, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule January 22, 1979 Monday 1:30 - 5:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. - Review zoning applications and Council time Council Budget Review 2:00 P.M. - Public Works January 23, 1979 Tuesday 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers January 24, 1979 Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. - Council Budget Review, Aid to Agencies 7:00 P.M. - Regional Planning and Human Services Planning 8:00 P.M. - All other agencies January 29, 1979 Monday 1:30 - 5:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. - Consider appointments to the Resources Conservation Commission (3) 1:35 P.M. - Review zoning applications and Council time Council Budget Review 2:00 P.M. - Housing and Inspection Services 2:45 P.M. - C.I.P. January 30, 1979 Tuesday 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers January 31, 1979 Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. - Council Budget Review 7:00 P.M. - Complete C.I.P. if necessary and "leftovers" February 5, 1979 Monday 1:30 - 5:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. - Consider appointments to the Committee on Community Needs (3) 1:35 P.M. - Review zoning applications 2:00 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, and Council committee reports 2:30 P.M. - Bus service to University Heights' MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES 1 City Council Informal Council Agenda and Meeting Schedule January 19, 1979 Page 2 PENDING LIST EEOC Update Northside Study Board/Commission views to State and Federal agencies Area Transportation Study - February Demonstration of Thermography Instrument Leaf Burning Policy Non -Discrimination Ordinance Appointments to Airport Commission, Governor Lucas Square Commission, and Johnson County Regional Planning Commission - February 27 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•OCS 1101fIES j, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•OCS 1101fIES 0 INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 18, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING: JANUARY 18, 1979, at 7:25 PDI in the Conference Room at the Civic Center, for budget discussion. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Vevera, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: deProsse, Roberts. S'TAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Vitosh, Jones, Helling TAPE-RECORDED ON REEL 79-3, Side 2, 28 -End, PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 28-850 Showalter, Hauber, Lee, Howell & Commissioners McLaughlin, Boutelle, Gilpin, Knight and Crumm present. Showalter outlined plans for the arboretum on 40 acres north of Hickory Hill.Park. Plantings are received at no cost from other arboretums. Central Business Dist. Maintenance Discussion centered around who would be cleaning up trash on Washington St. & Plaza area, will businesses cooperate? University contracts out their work now, and contracting is not financially advantageous. The Chamber of Commerce will be discussing this issue at their meeting on Wednesday at 4:00 PM. Determination needs to be made on who takes care of the center of the Plaza and where to put trash from the 10' area. The City removes all the snow now up to the stores, and will probably have to continue to do so, so that chemicals will not be used on the bricks. Consensus of Council was that emphasis would be placed on trees and plantings maintenance, looking at alternatives for trash pickup with the Downtown Association, the Chamber of Commerce and Project Green. Sciberling, representing Project Green stated theystrongly support adequate budgeting for trained personnel. Annual Tree Planting Program Hauber stated that previous consensus was to take care of the trees we already have, and noted that they are scraping the bottom to maintain these now; however; the staff could get a project together. Con6ensus of Council was to fund Level 2 of the Forestry -Nursery budget. Showalter suggested a long term project, dividing the town into sections. Recreation Lee advised that the expansion of outdoor activities included individual and staff ideas, a self-supporting plan with existing staff. Construction of restrooms, listed on pages 399-400, Gen. Revenue Sharing funds. Lee stated that relationships are better with Mark IV programs. Government Buildings Berlin advised that the roof stillleaked making unsatisfactory working conditions. It was suggested that the Civic Center roof should not be level, but a pitch put on it. Berlin called attention to a new rubberized material. LIBRARY Eggers, Bezanson, Kirkman, Farber, Hyman, Ostedgaard, Moore 850-1700 and Ric erson present.(Board of Library Trustees & Library Director.) Answering a question, Eggers commented that in Iowa, compared to libraries our size, Iowa City does not stack up very well to the State & National Standards, because the collection is too small, however circulation is high. Re books per capita, Iowa City has about 60% of volumes necessary. They try not to duplicate the University Library collection. Because the University is here, Iowa City Library has to provide more services, because there are more library users. Chrm. Bezanson outlined what will be transpiring in the next couple years. }le commented that the MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ..bll'SYR. !•�!ciC:.:T.:l'!.I ^�S'T.�•�" � .� .-�.w.���... .... Page 2 Informal Council January 18, 1979 success of the bond issue shows the feelings of the citizenry. Their work has been divided between three committees; a building committee, one 'r focusing on equipment and interior of building, and a fund-raising committee. They have reduced their request by $12,000 (Level 3) as grants have been received , $6,000 to build the collection, and $16,000 to provide staffing to process the added collection. Re explained the first phase of con- verting circulation to data processing. The computer, $144,000, (provided for in the bond issue) will replace the card catalog. The $77,000 grant request would provide for audio visual equipment. It was pointed out that the schools are more advanced in equipment than the Library. proposed state & fct:cal funding (page 318) was explained. Bezanson advised that in Level 3, no change in services is reflected, as they will have too much to do with the new library. They omitted the $12,100 costs for maintenance contract for computer services already contracted for from Levels 1 & 2. They will rewrite their package to deal with information on changes presented. The seven additional hours open would be four on Sunday and three on Thursday. Provision of tapes, film, art prints and records was discussed. Charges for services for other communities will be recalculated, to make sure it is what our own taxpayers are paying. PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Kraft, Schmeiser, Vann & Glaves present. 1800 -End Berlin advised that the bikeway improvements in Level 4 of 4 in Dept. Adm. will be picked up in the CIP as Riverfront Comm, is requesting to do it. Council discussed present progress in Development Program, involvement of BDI considered. City Mgr. proposed that the department come back with alternative organizational mechanisms for economic development programs. Ile indicated that there seemed to be no consensus on Council on what the City ought to be doing. Claves mentioned that some data had been gathered relating to employment mix and tax base mix, information on strengths and weaknesses for the City. This could be submitted for Council discussion after the budget sessions. If a committee is formed, and if the magnitude of demands for stafftime are not reflected in Level 1, lie will be back to Council. Meeting adjourned, 11:00 PM MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MONIES INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING: JANUARY 22, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Balmer, deProsse, Vevera, Erdahl (1:40 PD), Ferret (1:40 PM). Absent: Roberts. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel #79-4, Side 1, 1 -End. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING & ZONING COMM. Schmeiser, Boothroy present. 1-290 Regency Gardens Part I Options for future street patterns in the area were discussed, de-emphasizing traffic thru to Benton. Steve Victor explained Southgate Dev. Co.'s plan for shopping center, office buildings and mixed housing units and its rela- tionship to the Bruce Orr development, & outlined the wet -bottom stormwater detention areas. Council discussed responsibility for these areas. The plat will be forwarded to the Parks & Recreation Comm. for their recommendation. AGENDA-COUNCILTIME 290-650 1. Amendment to FAUS contract, S. Gilbert St. Project. The formula has changed, but as Iowa City is at the maximum contribution, the actual funding will not change. 2. City Mgr. Berlin explained why Item 07, agreement with AFSCME was needed. 3. Mutual Assistance Civil Defense resolution. Concerns of Councilmembers discussed. Mayor Vevera was asked to go back to the Committee, and rewrite the agreement along the lines discussed. deProsse will represent the view of other Councilmembers. 4. Perret suggested not adopting the resolution re North Bay Constr. Co. & Parcel 82.1.b, until report from Design Review committee is received.' Berlin noted that it was not likely that the developer would ask for city r -o -w. The Mayor noted that a majority of Councilmembers supported passage of the resolution. 5. Neuhauser questioned removal of parking which affects the elderly. Berlin advised making Doris Bridgeman aware of the problems. 6. Berlin pointed out that there would be no Snow Emergency Ord. for tomorrow's meeting, and that certain arterial streets would be posted by the Police Dept. for cleaning of snow, also some alleys so that refuse trucks could use them. Erdahl advised that there could be problems in Summit & Sheridan St. areas with removal of parking. Neuhauser suggested extending calendar parking to the West side of the river, (River & Grove Sts.) BUDGET DISCUSSION - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Vitosh & Jones present. 650 -End Administration-Plastino present. Engineering -Dietz present. Mass Transit -Mose present. Funding of SEATS explained. Staff to provide costs for extension of night service to midnight, the potential riders from areas of employment, & funding resulting from an in- crease in fare (5 cents). Differential rate for elderly was dis- cussed. Possible service to University Heights will be discussed Feb. 5th. Streets -Minter present. Level 3 is support of CIP, with Z MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES NOIRES Page 2 Informal Council January 22, 1979 temporary work personnel to be hired. As 25% of complaints received are re alley problems, alternatives for projects to upgrade alleys were dis- cussed. Berlin advised that Pres. Carter had turned down Iowa's request for emergency snow removal funds. Traffic Engineering-Brachtel present. It will take 5 years to convert from paint to plastic markings, if the present installations are satisfactory. New railroad crossing materials will be used on the Sand Road crossing. The crossing with the highest automobile traffic is on Gilbert St. The Keokuk/Hwy. 6 project is to convert street lights to sodium vapor. Staff is pursuing funding for gates & crossings. Sewer -Boren present. Balmer suggested a raise in rates before the new plant is constructed so that there wouldn't be such a large one then. Plastino recommended considering it closer to construction time. He advised that the grant process is going very slowly. Water -Kron present. He pointed out that the number of water main breaks for 1978 was lower than for 1977. There are 6300 outside meters now. The oversize mains are a long range program suggested by Veenstra & Kimm. Refuse-Plastino. Neuhauser noted concerns with charging landfill fees for businesses, but supported a fee for refuse pickup. deProsse supported refuse fee. Several methods of charging were suggested. Erdahl supported a $1.50 fee. Neuhauser & Perret supported a fee if it decreased property tax. Balmer & Vevera did not support a fee. Recycling -Added Budget for recycling was noted. Savings at landfill noted. Market for paper or cans discussed. Equipment -Daley present. Daley explained the replace- ment process and reworking of specifications to extend the life of the vehicles, such as using heavy-duty axles. He pointed out that the one- man side -loaders are economical, and cannot be used for recycling pickup. Meeting adjourned, 5 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MO RIES johnson c'�)jnfy regional planning commission . south dubuque street, iowo city Iowa 52240 (319)3518556 Isobel Turrwr cK,,r„�„ ® anuary 19, 1979 Emil L. Brandt r...>,,D""V i Mr. Neal Berlin, City Manager Civic Center iIowa City, IA 52240 ( ))j Dear Mr. Berlin: 1 The Johnson County Regional Planning Commission is sponsoring a meeting on current state legislative issues for State legislators, local elected officials and the general public on Saturday morning, Februar from 10:00 to 12:00 a.m. at the Coralville City Hall. The y 3, 1979 of the meeting is to provide a forum for state and local electedrpose officials and the general public to discuss the issues that are of most interest to the Iowa City -Johnson County area and that are presently being con- sidered by the State Legislature. The meeting will be chaired by the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. In this regard, we would like you or your City Council to identfy the highest priority legislative items for your city and inform our office Of your choice by Friday noon, January 26th, 1979. We will then advise our legislative representatives to prepare information on these items. Please contact our if office you have an y questions on this matter. 7%S;,{3rellXyQ, Emil L. Brandt Executive Director .�1 CC: State Legislators Iowa City City Council ELB/fb k� at MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIIIES