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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-11-14 Council Minutesi W1 L.',L� b, juiol 111Lk0LAb MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL NOVEMBER 14, 1978 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., 11/14/78, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: deProsse. Mayor Vevera presiding. Mayor Vevera proclaimed the day of November 16, 1978, as the day of The Great American Smokeout in Iowa. City. Moved by -Balmer,_ seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items & recommenda- tions in the Consent Calendar .be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 10/31/78,-subj, to correction, recomm::by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Plan - Ding & Zoning Comm. -11/2/78 Mayor's Youth Employment Bd -10/31/78 C ommittee on Community Needs -10/18, 10/23,'` 10/26: & 11/1/78; Resources ,.Conservation .Comm. - 10/10/78. Permit Resolution, as recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 52: RES. 78-485, p. 1291, REFUND- ING PORTION OF CIGARETTE PERMIT, DONUTLAND, N13. . Motion setting public hearing, 12/19/18:,' To_ accept, comments from public regarding City's proposed application for federal assistance under Sections 3 or 18 of Urban Mass: Trans. Act. Correspondence: Referred to City Mgr. for, reply: Comm. on Community Needs, re need' for -traffic -control on Sheridan Ave.; Atty. Downer, representing Myrtle Ave. properties, concerning,; proposed. Melrose- Ct. closure. Referred to Dept. Housing & Inspection Serv. for reply; Ia. Public Interest Research Group, re model lease. City Atty. Hayek re workload priorities for Legal Dept. Post cards from 9 individuals supporting allocation of $60,000 for Victims of Spouse Abuse, Applications for use of Streets & Public Grounds: To move camper to minipark on College St. to conduct radio marathon for Gov. Lucas Square Fountain, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that ORD. 78-2930, Bk. 14, pp. 304-306, APPROVING REZONING OF TRACT OF LAND (MT. PROSPECT ADDN. PART - MICROIIL14LD or JORNA NAICR6LA9 CrnAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES h: wi ,Li'ILU f JUi(hl MICROLAu Council Activit Les November 14, 1978 Page 2 IV) FROM R1A ZONE TO RIB AND R2 ZONES be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-486, Bk. 52, p. 1292, APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MT. PROSPECT ADDN. PART IV. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-487, Bk. 52, pp. 1293-1296, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF MT. PROSPECT, ADDN. PART IV. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Council acknowledged recommendation of Plan- ning & Zoning Comm. to deny prel. Planned Area Dev. plan & plat of Court Hill -Scott Blvd., Part 7. City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the request from the applicant for Council consideration. This discussion has been scheduled for informal session of 11/20 with P&Z. Public hearing was held on the proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance estab- -lishing special provisions for non -conforming uses, non -conforming buildings & non -conforming lots. Public hearing was held on the proposal to rezone property from R2 and CH zones to PC zone (Lots 8 & 9, St. Mathias, 2nd Addn.) as -requested by Hy -Vee Food Stores. Those appearing in favor of the rezoning included: Ron Pearson, V. P. Hy -Vee Food Stores; Jim Meyer, Hy -Vee; Dick Brown, Hilltop D -X; Charles Ruppert; Gordon Bowman. Those opposing: Bea &' Herb Davis & Bill. Gerhard. P&Z representative Bob Ogeson appeared. ' Councilman Erdahl stated that he was opposed.to the rezoning. Public hearing was continued on the applica- tion submitted by Wagner -Murphy Foundation to rezone part of an 80 -acre tract of land from A2, County Resort, to an M1 zone. Atty. Muller appeared. Moved by Roberts, seconded by 1297hl, to -1298, adopt RES. 78-488;Bk.I 52, pp. RESOLUTION ANNEXING CERTAIN`DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE TO THE 'CITY OF IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/D, deProsse absent. Karen Weir, representing '.Protective Assn. Tenants, and Paul McAndrew, 'for Univ. Student Senate Housing Comm. discussed ad placed in Daily Iowan by Apartment 'Assn, re hotel/motel tax, & requested investigation. The City Mgr. 'explained that the Council had directed the City Atty. to prosecute if there were violations. Asst. Atty. Ryan answered questions raised. Dale Barker & Tom Latta appeared. Asst. Atty. Angela Ryan explained the need for the public hearing to consider revocation of the beer license issued to Four Cushions, 18 S. Clinton, & laws governing the procedure. Dennis 141cRof ILI•IED BY ' JORM MICR4�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES gran ;L•'4,0 ui Jukl•1 L11CkOLhti COUncL1 ActLvitles November 14, 1978 Page 7 E Ellis, owner of Needs, described his problems. Kot Flora, Johnson County Health Dept., outlined complaints they had received, action taken, and possible solutions. Others appearing were Dr. Charles deProsse, Chrm. Johnson County Board of Health, & Ralph Taylor, City Plumbing Inspector appeared. John Wakefield, owner of Four Cushions, related his problems and efforts to correct them. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ferret, to continue the public hearing for one week so that the Board of Health & City could give another inspection. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Public hearing was held on the FY80 Community Development Block Grant Proposals. Citizens appearing regarding —Housing for Transients included:- Lynda & Ray Raybourn, Pat Meyer, & Pam Ramser, .Human. Needs Area, JCRPC. Concerning Emergency Shelter for victims of Spouse Abuse: Ellen Flowers, Margaret McDowell, Roxie Haldeman, Kristy' Kissel; Dir. of Aid & Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse, who presented a statement; Pam Ramser, JCRPC Human Needs;&•letters from Madeline Sutherland, Emily Paynter, Univ.; Karin Ohrn, Univ. Appearing for Rape Victim Advocacy: Jo Rabenold, Barb Robb, Jefri Provost, & Terry K'elly.' Linda McGuire, Women's Resource & Action Center, and Ann Raschke, appeared regarding both the Spouse Abuse & Rape Victim Advocacy programs. . Don Doumakes discussed River City. Co-op Housing; Doris Bridgemen, for Johnson County Council on Aging; & Mary Rock appeared .for Minor Housing Repair program for the handicapped & elderly. Regarding Neighborhood Site Improvement, letter from Rev. Msgr. Cletus Madsen & petition from area residents for alley paving was received. Pam .Ramser,'JCRPC, .called attention to the request from the Assoc. of Retarded Citizens. Members of the Committee on Community Needs were present & CON Program;` Coordinator. Julie Vann .was -r present to answer questions. Public hearing was held on the Ordinance Vacating Capitol Street between Harrison St. & Court St., to be used for a new. County jail . facility, as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Comm. Atty. Pat White, 1st Asst. County Atty. for the Board of Supervisors, outlined previous action & proposals, noting that the Board preferred the University property site., •Citizens appearing included Merle Trummel, Jeff Schabilion, Peter Harstad, Susan Hancher, Maragaret Keyes, Gerry Newsome, Harold Donnelly, Chrm. Board of Super- visors; Ed Jennings, representing the University of Iowa. Mayor Vevera noted that the University's proposal was not favorable to a majority of the MICROI WILD BY JORM MICR46LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i E Ellis, owner of Needs, described his problems. Kot Flora, Johnson County Health Dept., outlined complaints they had received, action taken, and possible solutions. Others appearing were Dr. Charles deProsse, Chrm. Johnson County Board of Health, & Ralph Taylor, City Plumbing Inspector appeared. John Wakefield, owner of Four Cushions, related his problems and efforts to correct them. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ferret, to continue the public hearing for one week so that the Board of Health & City could give another inspection. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Public hearing was held on the FY80 Community Development Block Grant Proposals. Citizens appearing regarding —Housing for Transients included:- Lynda & Ray Raybourn, Pat Meyer, & Pam Ramser, .Human. Needs Area, JCRPC. Concerning Emergency Shelter for victims of Spouse Abuse: Ellen Flowers, Margaret McDowell, Roxie Haldeman, Kristy' Kissel; Dir. of Aid & Alternatives for Victims of Spouse Abuse, who presented a statement; Pam Ramser, JCRPC Human Needs;&•letters from Madeline Sutherland, Emily Paynter, Univ.; Karin Ohrn, Univ. Appearing for Rape Victim Advocacy: Jo Rabenold, Barb Robb, Jefri Provost, & Terry K'elly.' Linda McGuire, Women's Resource & Action Center, and Ann Raschke, appeared regarding both the Spouse Abuse & Rape Victim Advocacy programs. . Don Doumakes discussed River City. Co-op Housing; Doris Bridgemen, for Johnson County Council on Aging; & Mary Rock appeared .for Minor Housing Repair program for the handicapped & elderly. Regarding Neighborhood Site Improvement, letter from Rev. Msgr. Cletus Madsen & petition from area residents for alley paving was received. Pam .Ramser,'JCRPC, .called attention to the request from the Assoc. of Retarded Citizens. Members of the Committee on Community Needs were present & CON Program;` Coordinator. Julie Vann .was -r present to answer questions. Public hearing was held on the Ordinance Vacating Capitol Street between Harrison St. & Court St., to be used for a new. County jail . facility, as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Comm. Atty. Pat White, 1st Asst. County Atty. for the Board of Supervisors, outlined previous action & proposals, noting that the Board preferred the University property site., •Citizens appearing included Merle Trummel, Jeff Schabilion, Peter Harstad, Susan Hancher, Maragaret Keyes, Gerry Newsome, Harold Donnelly, Chrm. Board of Super- visors; Ed Jennings, representing the University of Iowa. Mayor Vevera noted that the University's proposal was not favorable to a majority of the MICROI WILD BY JORM MICR46LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES •. u r,LAE.0 nl JUAM MICROLAb .EOMI RAC70S ANC `E`. Council Activities Councilmembers, but suggested a trade of College November 14, 1978 Street, from Madison to Capitol instead of Capitol Page 4 St. This idea will be explored by the agencies concerned. Mayor Vevera announced four vacancies on the Resources Conservation Comm. and four vacancies on the Human Rights Commission, appointments to be made at the 12/19/78 meeting. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to approve construction in Highway 218 right-of-way for construction of a sanitary sewer near Airline Motel, by E.E. Dyer. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-489, Bk. 52, p. 1299, SETTING PARKING RATES FOR THE IOWA CITY PARKING SYSTEM. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Neuhauser; seconded by Perret, that E the ORD. REPEALING CHAPTER 23-279 OF THE IOWA CITY CODE OF ORD. PERTAINING TO THE PARKING FUND, be considered and given :first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first mote for passage, unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE RESTRICTING TRUCK TRAFFIC ON KIRKWOOD AVE. be considered and; given first vote for passage. Tas Anthony appeared to discuss the 16- ton load limit. Motion to consider Ord. carried, 4/2, Roberts & Vevera voting 'no'. Roll call vote on first vote for passage, 4/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Roberts, Vevera. Absent: deProsse. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn to the Nov. 21, 1978 adjourned meeting at 1:00 P.M. for the sale of parking revenue bonds.. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Meeting adjourned, 11:45 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/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 11/28/78 Submitted for publicatio on 1 /22/78. c � MICROIILMLO BY DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • KS MOINES .4w(UFi[-MED BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AnU MATERIAL DISTRIBUTED AT INFORMAL SESSION Copy of proposed Agreement Regarding Real Estate from the University of Iowa concerning property in exchange for vacation of Capitol St. Copy of letter from P . Dir. to Viggo Jensen Company re 900 -Car 1 Parking Facility, Ramp A, Block 83, Iowa City, Iowa j i I 5 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES jukil MlCkOLAb �LJNii is+i :w r )I -r, MINUTES OF OFFICIALS ACTIONS OF COUNCIL OCTOBER 31, 1978 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar yea --r said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/31/78, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Mayor Vevera presiding. City Mgr. Berlin noted corrections to amount of parking facility revenue bonds to be issued in Items 2.d.1, 2.6.1 & 2.f.1: ` Perret :asked for deletion of Items '2.'c.l'& 2, permit resolutions. 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 Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 10/17/78, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk.. Minutes of Boards & Commissions received: Planning &'.ZoningComm.-10/19/78;' Comm. on Community Needs' -10/18/78; Mayor's Youth Empl. Bd.=10/17/78; Riverfront Comm. -10/4/78;' Parks & Rec. Comm. -10/11/78. .,IMotions:adopted: 'To'place' 'on file for public inspection the proposed resolution entitled "A Resolution Authorizing ,& Providing for Issuance & Securing of Payment of $5,200, 000 Parking Facilities Revenue Bonds of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, under Provisions of the City Code of Iowa, &' Providing for a Method of Payment of said Bonds." Resolutions' adopted: Book 51: RES. 78- 472, pp. 1212-1218, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING 11/7/78 ON PROPOSITION OF ISSUANCE OF $5,200, 000, PARKING FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY, & PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 78-473, pp. 1218-1222, DIRECTING .ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $5,2000,000 PARKING FACILITIES` REVENUE BONDS, sale for 11/21/78 at 1:00 P.M. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: Atty. R: 'Downer, representing Univ. Lake'Apts. re proposed closing of Melrose Ct. Supt. I. C. Comm. School Dist. with enclosed petition re safety measures at 1st Ave. RR crossing. Atty. P. Kamath, supporting Women's Resource & Action Center's request for $60,000 grant. Pam Smith, re support for shelter for spouse abuse victims. Chamber of Commerce re proposed library. No reply necessary for letter from Library Bd. Trustees Pres. re Ia. Governor's Pre -White House Conf. on Libraries. MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES u.0 iL.ILU by JuW1 NlCkOLnu Official Actions October 31, 1978 Page 2 tJtiii ,1r',ri ANC "I Application for use of streets & public grounds, from United Cerebral Palsy Assn. for Jog-A-Thon approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Vevera repeated public. hearing as set. to Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, APPROVING CLASS adopt RES. 78-470, Bk. 51, p• 1211, B BEER PERMIT and RES. 78-471, Bk. 51, P. SUNDAY SALES for I. C. Maid -Rite Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to set a public hearing 11/21/78 on application submitted by A. Greb to rezone.a tract of land south of Hwy. 6 Bypass & west of VFW, Club from CH to C2 zone. Motion.carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that the ORD -AMENDING ZONING ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING USE REGULATIONS OF FRANTZ'PROPERTY (MT. PROSPECT IV), FROM R1A To RIB & R2 ZONE be considered and given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present to Mayor Vevera commented that the appointment the Board of .Electrical. Examiners & App (professional electrical engineer) will be readver- tised, appointment to be made 11/21/78. Re closing of Melrose Ct., Neubauser favored the closing, but first doing an origin -destination . study, and enforcing speed limits. Staff was directed to report on implications of implementation of the closing, & on clarifying policy and enforcing speed limits. Helen Brom & Mark Wolraich appeared. 'Neuhauser reminded Council that they had said .they would give an indication to the voters before the,election how the City would use receipts from the, proposed hotel/motel tax, if adopted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by dofrthe to use, from the recreation portion, receipts for the maintenance & policing for downtown area ,this year. Motion carried, 6/1, Balmer voting "no.". Options for use of the general fund one-half were left open. query concerning the In answer to the Mayor's q Y Court decision on C.R.I.P. & RR/South Market Square, City Attorney Hayek requested an.executive session for discussion. deProsse called attention to the letter received from Ed Jennings, Univ. of Iowa, outlining their concerns & proposal re vacationthe County.Capitol St. for construction of the jail by deal with Mayor Vevera suggested that the County the Univ., and the City would keep the street open. A majority of Councilmembers Uwere ernittin favor of the exchange proposed bye MICROV ILMED DY JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES j ii i I tJtiii ,1r',ri ANC "I Application for use of streets & public grounds, from United Cerebral Palsy Assn. for Jog-A-Thon approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Vevera repeated public. hearing as set. to Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, APPROVING CLASS adopt RES. 78-470, Bk. 51, p• 1211, B BEER PERMIT and RES. 78-471, Bk. 51, P. SUNDAY SALES for I. C. Maid -Rite Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to set a public hearing 11/21/78 on application submitted by A. Greb to rezone.a tract of land south of Hwy. 6 Bypass & west of VFW, Club from CH to C2 zone. Motion.carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that the ORD -AMENDING ZONING ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING USE REGULATIONS OF FRANTZ'PROPERTY (MT. PROSPECT IV), FROM R1A To RIB & R2 ZONE be considered and given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present to Mayor Vevera commented that the appointment the Board of .Electrical. Examiners & App (professional electrical engineer) will be readver- tised, appointment to be made 11/21/78. Re closing of Melrose Ct., Neubauser favored the closing, but first doing an origin -destination . study, and enforcing speed limits. Staff was directed to report on implications of implementation of the closing, & on clarifying policy and enforcing speed limits. Helen Brom & Mark Wolraich appeared. 'Neuhauser reminded Council that they had said .they would give an indication to the voters before the,election how the City would use receipts from the, proposed hotel/motel tax, if adopted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by dofrthe to use, from the recreation portion, receipts for the maintenance & policing for downtown area ,this year. Motion carried, 6/1, Balmer voting "no.". Options for use of the general fund one-half were left open. query concerning the In answer to the Mayor's q Y Court decision on C.R.I.P. & RR/South Market Square, City Attorney Hayek requested an.executive session for discussion. deProsse called attention to the letter received from Ed Jennings, Univ. of Iowa, outlining their concerns & proposal re vacationthe County.Capitol St. for construction of the jail by deal with Mayor Vevera suggested that the County the Univ., and the City would keep the street open. A majority of Councilmembers Uwere ernittin favor of the exchange proposed bye MICROV ILMED DY JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Ru u.�i qu ii.0 Uf JUkM Nl CkULAb Official Actions October 31, 1978 Page 3 City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the memo re holiday schedule. Council agreed to no have the informal or formal meeting ter Thanksgiving, (Nov. 27th & 28th), & to not have the formal meetings of Dec. 26, 1978 and Jan. 2, 1979, unless a major issue arises. Moved by deProsse, seconded by 1223-1224, adopt RES. 78-474, Bk. 51, pp• AUTHORIZING THE UNIVERSITY. AffirmativeWAL Oroll call vote CEL 5/5TO unanimous,deProsse, seconded present. Moved by y by Perret, to 1225-1227, adopt RES. 78-475, Bk. 51, pi). AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY & DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF THE SOLICITATION OF BIDS (Modulars-Bushnell's Turtle, Goody Shop, Deadwood Tavern). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded b1 3PSerret, to oIadop RES. 78-476, Bk. 51, pp. 1 ZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH IOWA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HWY. 6/SOUTH GILBERT ST. INTERSECTION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 7Moved8-47 by Balmer, seconded 39-1251RoAUTHORIZING Tto HE RES. 78-477, Bk. 51, pp. MAYOR ISLAND? & EXECUTE PACIFIC ANRRAGREE CO ME FORWIINSTAL AT OWN ROCK MAINTENANCE'OF RR/HWY. CROSSING SIGNALS ON SOUTH GILBERT ST. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded 1252 Rob rts,to NGadopt RES. 78-478, Bk. 51, pp. CONTRACT TO VIGGO M. JENSEN CO. FOR DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITY, RAMP A, BLOCK 83. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adjourn to executive session for discussion of litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Meeting adjourned, 9:35 P.M. Executive session adjourned, 11:00 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/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 11/14/78 Submitted for publication on 11/9/78. ld MICROFILMED BY -I JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • OES MOINES LI .✓dv Uf JUh:'I NICkULAU n r L:�ha 14n. .J V1i .. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 31, 1978 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/31/78, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera, Absent: None. Mayor Vevera presiding. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Helling. Minutes tape- recorded on Reel M78-25, Side 2, 200-1675. City Mgr. Berlin noted corrections to amount of parking facility revenue bonds to be issued in Items 2.d.1, 2.e.1 & 2.f.1. Perret asked for deletion of Items 2.c.1 & 2, permit resolutions. 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 Off. Actions, rep. Council mtg., 10/17/78, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions received: Planning .& Zoning Comm. -10/19/78; Comm. on Community Needs -10/18/78; Mayor's Youth Empl. Bd.-10/17/78; Riverfront Comm. -10/4/78; Parks & Rec. Comm. - 10/11/78. Motions adopted: To place on file for public inspection the proposed resolution entitled "A Resolution Authorizing & Providing for Issuance & Securing of Payment of $5,200,000 Parking Facilities Revenue Bonds of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, under Provisions of. the City Code of Iowa, '& Providing for a Method of Payment of said Bonds." Resolutions adopted: Book 51: RES. 78-472, pp. 1212-1218, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING 11/7/78 ON PROPOSITION OF ISSUANCE OF $5,200,000,' PARKING FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY, & PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 78-473, pp. 1218-1222, DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE.OF $5,2000,000 PARKING FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS, sale for 11/21/78 at 1:00 P.M. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: Atty. R. Downer, representing Univ. Lake Apts. re proposed closing of Melrose Ct. Supt. I. C. Comm. School Dist. with enclosed petition re imple- mentation of safety measures at 1st Ave. RR crossing. Atty. P. Kamath, supporting Women's Resource & Action Center's request for $60,000 grant. Pam Smith, re support for shelter for spouse abuse victims. Chamber of Commerce re proposed library. No reply neces- sary for letter from Library Bd. Trustees Pres. re Ia. Governor's Pre -White House Conf. on Libraries. Application for use of streets & public grounds, from United Cerebral Palsy Assn. for Jog-A-Thon, & to solicit donations on 10/28/78, approved. MEW 11.1410 By JORM MICROLA13 CEDAR RANDS - DES MOINES ..0, ,L, -,t_.. i)i JUW-1 :-IICkol�b Council Activities October 31, 1978 Page 2 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Vevera repeated public hearing as set. Perret questioned if the beer permit applicant was complying with new smoking regulations. City Clerk Stolfus noted that compliance is an item on the Building Inspection List, so the application is not signed by the inspector unless they do comply. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-470, Bk. 51, p. 1210, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT and RES. 78-471, Bk. 51, p. 1211, SUNDAY SALES for J. Momberg dba/I.C. Maid -Rite, 630 Iowa Ave. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to set a public hearing 11/21/78 on application submitted by A. Greb to rezone a tract of land south of Hwy. 6 Bypass & west of VFW Club from CH to C2 zone, as -approved by P8Z Comm. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Planning & Zoning recommendations:. 1) approval of request by Hy - Vee Food.Stores, Inc. to rezone tract located at NW corner of N. Dodge & N. Dubuque Road from R2 & CH zones to PC zone, and 2) approval of final plat for Mt. Prospect Addn. Part 4, noted. Confusion over media interpre- tation of scheduling of_P&Z items was discussed. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that the ORD. AMENDING ZONING ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING USE REGULATIONS OF FRANTZ PROPERTY (MT. PROSPECT IV), FROM RIA TO RIB & R2 ZONE, as recommended by P&Z Comm. be. considered and given first vote for passage., Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Vevera commented that the appointment to the. Board of Electrical Examiners & Appeals (professional electrical engineer) will be readvertised, appointment to be made 11/21/78. Balmer advised that he did not favor acquisition of the two buses for Transit, as discussed yesterday, as it was an increase in service. Funding, time.of request & feasibility were discussed. ,Balmer announced that he was now in favor of the buses stopping in University Heights, after negotiating a subsidy with University Hts. deProsse, Perret & Roberts had previously agreed. Neuhauser disagreed, advocating moving to a Regional Transit System. Vevera & Neuhauser did not want to let Univ. Hts. pick & choose the services they want from I.C. Neuhauser reported on the meeting she attended in Washington, D.C., at her own expense, for the Urban Conservation Task Force, National League of Cities. Areas of interest include: 1) re-enactment of General Revenue Sharing, 2) economic development programs for areas of high unemployment, 3) mandated costs from Federal Govt., 4) Pres. Carter's initiative of 7%, & 5) discretionary Grants. Neuhauser also called attention to low level of street lighting in North part of I.C., & suggested a review of the present policy. Re closing of Melrose Ct., Neuhauser favored the closing, but first doing an origin -destination study, and enforcing speed limits. Staff was directed to report on implications of implementation of the closing, 14ICROI ILNED UY JORM MICR6LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES b Iiuitl4 WICkOLi,u Council Activities October 31, 1978 Page 3 & on clarifying policy and enforcing speed limits. Helen Brom, 409 Melrose Ct., & Mark Wolraich, 410 Melrose Ct., appeared for discussion. Neuhauser reminded Council that they had said they would give an indication to the voters before the election how the City would use receipts from the proposed hotel/motel tax, if adopted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to use, from the recreation portion, k of the receipts for the maintenance & policing for downtown area this year. Motion carried, 6/1, Balmer voting "no." Options for use of the general fund one-half were left open. In answer to the Mayor's query concerning the Court decision on C.R.I.P. & RR/South Market Square, City Attorney Hayek requested an executive session for discussion. City Mgr. Berlin advised that the Legal Department was drafting an ordinance re truck embargo on Kirkwood. Erdahl discussed procedure re model housing lease with Don Johnson, Apt. Assn. Johnson noted that the checklist procedure had been worked out, & the two groups would meet to work on the lease soon. deProsse called attention to the letter received from Ed Jennings, Univ. of Iowa, outlining their concerns & proposal re vacation of Capitol St. for construction of the jail by the County. Mayor Vevera suggested that the County deal with the Univ., and the City would keep the street open. A majority of Councilmembers were not in favor of the exchange proposed by the University. City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the memo re holiday schedule. Council agreed to not have the informal or formal meeting the week after Thanksgiving, (Nov. 27th & 28th), &. to not have the formal meetings of Dec. 26, 1978 and Jan. 2, 1979, unless a major issue arises. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 78-474, Bk. 51, pp. 1223-1224, AUTHORIZING SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY, PARCEL 95/5 TO THEUNIVERSITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES; 78-475, Bk. OF�PROPERTY5OWNED,BYUTHERCITYGOFITY IOWAANAGEO PROCEED WITH CITYR&TDIRECTING CITY CLERKTO PUBLISH NOTICE OF THE SOLICITATION OF BIDS (Modulars-Bushnell's Turtle, Goody Shop, Deadwood Tavern). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-476, Bk. 51, pp. 1228-1238, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH IOWA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HWY. 6/SOUTH GILBERT ST. INTERSECTION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-477, Bk. 51, pp. 1239-1251, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC RR CO. FOR INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE OF RR/HWY. CROSSING SIGNALS ON SOUTH GILBERT ST. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 141CRO(ILME0 BY JORM MICRbLAB CE.PAR RAPIDS • DCS MOINES bl,�rcui iLi'IL.0 b't JURM I•IICROLAB CEDI'J RAF,: -s X ; ;111 Council Activities October 31, 1978 Page 4 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-478, Bk. 51, pp. 1252-1256, AWARDING CONTRACT TO VIGGO M. JENSEN CO. FOR DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITY, RAMP A, BLOCK 83. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all'Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adjourn to executive session for discussion of litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Meeting adjourned, 9:35 P.M. Executive session adjourned, 11:00 P.M. Taped on'Reels N12 & M13. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS,;CITY CLERK E . q 1 i MICROFILMED BY • 'i ' JORM AIIICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES hiI U'%Ul iLALw by JUHI.1 HICQLAb • CCGAR RY.I TJJ AND INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 30, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 30, 1978 at 1:37 PM in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. i COUNCTLMRMBRRS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, F.rdahl, deProsse, Vevera, Perret (1:45 PM). Absent: Neuhauser sTAFr-MFMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 978-27, Side 1, 1372 -End ✓; over to Side 2, 1-1000. EXECUTIVE SESSION I -See page 2.'1:30 to 1:37 PM. APPLTCATTOW TO -PLANNING $.ZONING ;Schmeiser, Boothroy. 1400-1480 Grob Reioning-public hearing 14th. Hy-Vee�Stores a.''1Vith PC Zone can build both grocery & drug store, buying, land from Swaner. b. Public hearing on 14th. Frantz Rezoning $ Subdivision, Mt. Prospect IV a. ,Density $ sewer tie�into plan „ aaopLea with Ord. Rezoning Councilman: Perrot arrived; 1:45 PM. AGENDA -COUNCIL TIME Kucha,rzak,.Plastino ; 1480-1960 -T—Kuc arza reviewed action taken -by Tenant -Landlord' Committee f, Homeowners Assn. re tenants lease. a. Homeowners Assn. did not .feel t at t e egisla-. tive body.had jurisdiction or responsibility to apnCove a'lease used in the private market. b. Kucharzak to meet with both sides, acting as a facilitator. Ile is to try, to get a check -list that is agreeable to both sides, and is to again go'over the lease provisions with them. Kucharzak will report back. 2. item 11, agreement for signals on S. Gilbert St. with CRIf,P. a. —City Mgr. Berlin advised that arrangements have been made with DOT to get Federal money. 3. Minutes of Committee on Community Needs a. Re paragrap on Energy onservation Prog. $ requirement to return heat loss camera, Asst. City Mgr. Helling reported that the legal dept. had agreed with the interpretation. Additional information will be provided. MICROf ILMED DY JORM MICR+LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES L:ILu by DORM NICROLAu 1.LJhn RAY J_ A!I _� ;.0 .. COUNCIL INFORMAL 978 OCTOBER 30, PAGE 2 AGENDA -COUNCIL TIME CONT- ointed out memo from Vitosh re q, City Mgr. Berlin psale difference is amountresolutions fwere ddistributed. parking ramp will be worked out mentioned in Public 5, Berlin also stated that something Works re fence on Mormon Trek, monthly report. Repair Project, 6. Regarding City Bridge be replacing the epoxy theepoxy tino advised that the contractor will Melrose, the whole project should be done in threeee weeks. -EXECUTIVE SESSION I 1:30 to 1:37 PM Recorded on Tape #12, Side 2 to adjourn to executive deProsseI seconded by Erdahl, Moved by appointment to the Board of Electrical session for discussion of Tma seconded by d nanime to6/0. Examiners F, 'Appeals. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, Ne. auser absent. Moved by RalMot adjourn to informal session. `,Motion carried unanimously, EXECUTIVE SESSION II 2:15 to 2:30 Phi Plastino PrC��••` Recorded on F.S. Tape 012, Side 2 adjourn to executive deProsse,sio seconded by Vel to adj bargaining. Moved by personnel and coileuhauseasent. S10 for aoliucallnvotepunanimous, 6/0, Affirmative seconded by.deProsse'to adjourn to informal Moved by Balmer, 6/0. n carried unanimously, session. Motto _..,.mom., 1960-2500 Mose F, Plastino present. UISITION OF ADDITIONAL B and called explained.Past level: of, service, . a. Mose exp 27 7g memo. lementary attention se his ue / royidcrowdi at peak hours. b, The two buses requested would s for promotion, service in areas where rantemoneyvercrowding c. Mose explained use of g use of night service. not as much all attributtaking advantage d. Increase of ridership 2)EDOTe people ro ram and day parking because of State pass P g ian n past. of pass program, Westgate, 3)servi-o is more Te Melrose) We night ripper' route added: Hospital $ Downtown, e, Additional PP N, Entrance Hose• Seville, Oakcrest, o{ two for peak hours. proceed with acquisition A majority of Council agreed vi the contest. {, There was consensus to p buses. People Rus 971, Mose was au g. d that it g, Regarding if it met all req up to him to certify it, o thru Collective safetywise. resent were advised to g h, Transit driversPersonnel procedures with their concerns. Bargaining and ' MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR�L.AB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES !,,wW1 iL',iW by JUkM H1Ck0LAu PAGE 3 COUNCIL INFORMAL OCTOBER 30, 1978 PROPOSED CLOSING OF MELROSE COURT Plastino Side 1, 2500 -End Side 2, 1-645 a. Concern over changing traffic routes and need for Council adoption of an Area Transportation Study was expressed by Plastino. h. After Council discussion of Melrose situation, the following citizens appeared with opinions and suggestions: Mrs. Fraleigh, 703 George St.; Geo. Reba], 614 Brookland Park Dr.; Mrs. Bergmann, 124 Grand Ave. Ct.; Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr.; Joe Galbraith, 807 Oakcrest; Barbara Stacy, 807 Oakcrest, Laura Hart, 505 Melrose Ct.; Irving Weber, 421 Melrose Ct.; Jim Godwin, 311 Melrose Ct.; Jane Huit, 626 Brookland Pk. Dr.; Janet Hof.fey, 310 Melrose Ct.; Bill Klink, 49 Melrose Ct.; Leo Brachtenbach, 611 Brook - land PX Dr.; Debra Wolraich, 41Q Melrose Ct.; Charles Bock, 20 Gleason Dr.; Helen Brom, 409 Melrose Ct. c. Three Councilmembers favored closing the, street; decision will be made at formal meeting when Neuhauser is present. If the street is not closed, Plastino will look into alternatives suggested. Police Chief Miller will report on speed 'citation 1policy. i FREEWAY 518 Kraft present. 645-1000 a. Councilmembers',questioned how binding an agreement with DOT would be. Berlin advised that our legal dept—opinion was that DOT does not need a written agreement with Iowa City. (Also DOT legal understanding.) I' b. deProsse proposed that the legal staff of DOT, in writing specifically state what they.think the legal requirements are with regard to any participation Iowa,,. City might have in the 518 project, be it the alignment, interchanges, relocation of roads, installation of frontage roads, placement of intersections. Erdahl added, 'control of city streets that 'connect'. . C. Roberts suggested a compromise, the State put in the sewer line under the freeway during construction, at their expense, alleviating some of the alignment concerns. d. University has said that their problems are internal f� say interchange won't help or hinder. Mectinp adjourned, 5:00 P.M. i MICROFILMEO BY --_ JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 4w' bijwwW iLMLu BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS A110 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 13, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 13, 1978, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Balmer, Roberts, Vevera, Erdahl, Perret (1:35 PM). Absent: deProsse. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, claves, Bowlin, Schmeiser, Boothroy, Plastino, Ryan, Mose, Vann, Kraft, Vitosh TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #78-28, Side 1, 1 -end & over to Side 2, 1-490. STATUS OF PARKING RAMP CONTRACT 1-395 I. Atty. Hayek reviewed the status of the situation re contract with Viggo Jensen, calling, attention to the language typed in on the bid form by Jensen, concerning scheduling. The contractor did not want to voluntarily remove this language. Staff recom- mended revoking the contract & awarding it to the next highest bidder, Knutson. 2. Atty. Tucker was present representing the contractor. 3. Staff was directed to meet with the contractor to review scheduling and construction methods, Tues. TRANSIT DRAWING 395-420 1. Transit Supt. Mose was present for the drawing of names for ten free passes. PLANNINr & ZONINr, APPLICATIONS 420-650 Mount Pros ect IV, if legal papers are presented, three tems on agen a can be considered. Court Hill -Scott Blvd. VII The applicant is requesting Counc consi eration, so a meeting will be scheduled at informal session to discuss this item with the Planning and Zoning Commission. H -Vee Stores, Rezoning, to PC F exi ity of position of red dot on Comprehensive Plan discussed . Public Hearing on rezonin, Wapner-Murnhv Foundation area. 1. Agenda corrected -to read pon area not pave area). 2. Bowlin explained legal concerns with agreement, which will be executed before Res, is adopted. AGENDA & COUNCIL BUSINESS 650-860 I.Cty C er po me out that the Tues, formal meeting would need to be adjourned to 11/21/78 at 1:00 P.M. for consideration of proceedings for sale of bondR. 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i I i- i �i ^I i I 4w' bijwwW iLMLu BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS A110 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 13, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 13, 1978, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Balmer, Roberts, Vevera, Erdahl, Perret (1:35 PM). Absent: deProsse. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, claves, Bowlin, Schmeiser, Boothroy, Plastino, Ryan, Mose, Vann, Kraft, Vitosh TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #78-28, Side 1, 1 -end & over to Side 2, 1-490. STATUS OF PARKING RAMP CONTRACT 1-395 I. Atty. Hayek reviewed the status of the situation re contract with Viggo Jensen, calling, attention to the language typed in on the bid form by Jensen, concerning scheduling. The contractor did not want to voluntarily remove this language. Staff recom- mended revoking the contract & awarding it to the next highest bidder, Knutson. 2. Atty. Tucker was present representing the contractor. 3. Staff was directed to meet with the contractor to review scheduling and construction methods, Tues. TRANSIT DRAWING 395-420 1. Transit Supt. Mose was present for the drawing of names for ten free passes. PLANNINr & ZONINr, APPLICATIONS 420-650 Mount Pros ect IV, if legal papers are presented, three tems on agen a can be considered. Court Hill -Scott Blvd. VII The applicant is requesting Counc consi eration, so a meeting will be scheduled at informal session to discuss this item with the Planning and Zoning Commission. H -Vee Stores, Rezoning, to PC F exi ity of position of red dot on Comprehensive Plan discussed . Public Hearing on rezonin, Wapner-Murnhv Foundation area. 1. Agenda corrected -to read pon area not pave area). 2. Bowlin explained legal concerns with agreement, which will be executed before Res, is adopted. AGENDA & COUNCIL BUSINESS 650-860 I.Cty C er po me out that the Tues, formal meeting would need to be adjourned to 11/21/78 at 1:00 P.M. for consideration of proceedings for sale of bondR. 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 6LutUhiLiAw BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES Informal Council Page 2 November 13, 1978 AGENDA & COUNCIL BUSINESS CONT. 2. City Mgr. Berlin reported that the IDOT had agreed to eliminate any reference to FW 518 in the agreement regarding right-of-way for Hwy. 1, from Hwy. 6 to City limits. Council will review the plans at informal session. 3. Berlin stated that Council goals and concerns would be reviewed with Chairpersons of the Boards & Commissions at the Wednesday night meeting, as well as their goals.. and concerns. 4. He also gave further explanation of the memo on employ: ment of CETA persons. 5. After discussion of. Ryan's memo concerning the hotel/motel tax ad placed by the Apartment Association, Council agreed that the City Attorney should decide if there is a violation & if there is, to proceed. 6. In the memo from Mose re UMTA grant, the word, replace' was used. Berlin stated that it should be 'back-up' service. 7. In Item 12, the name of the motel should be 'Airline' CAPITOL STREET VACATION FOR JAIL FACILITY 860-1625 1. 1st Asst. County Atty. White was present to bring Council up-to-date regarding this issue. He presented a draft of a potential agreement between the City, County and University. The County's position is that the land the University is offering is preferable for their project. 2. Architect Roland Wehner, Richard Gibson representing the University, Jeff Schabilion, Margaret Keyes, Doug, Edmonds, contributed to the discussion. 3. It was suggested that the County & University work out a solution, as a majority of the Council did not agree to the trade for Capitol St. as green -space for the Univ. TRUCK EMBARGO ON KIRKWOOD 1625-1740 1. Plastino & Brachtel were present to interpret the provisions of the Ord. proposed. It was noted that the embargo will not be in effect when the intersection project on Gilbert St. is started. 2. Roberts & Vevera advised that they would not vote for the embargo. 5THYEAR CDIIG RECOMMENDATIONS with Committee on 1740 -End Community Nee s -Coordinator Vann -PPD Dir. Kraft 1. After the public hearing„ Council will decide on programs for the 5th year. 2. Neuhauser clarified her request re land at Central Jr.High, she meant only purchase of green -space. 141CROFILMED BY t JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i I i 1 I I `I _ j •i i. �I i 6LutUhiLiAw BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES Informal Council Page 2 November 13, 1978 AGENDA & COUNCIL BUSINESS CONT. 2. City Mgr. Berlin reported that the IDOT had agreed to eliminate any reference to FW 518 in the agreement regarding right-of-way for Hwy. 1, from Hwy. 6 to City limits. Council will review the plans at informal session. 3. Berlin stated that Council goals and concerns would be reviewed with Chairpersons of the Boards & Commissions at the Wednesday night meeting, as well as their goals.. and concerns. 4. He also gave further explanation of the memo on employ: ment of CETA persons. 5. After discussion of. Ryan's memo concerning the hotel/motel tax ad placed by the Apartment Association, Council agreed that the City Attorney should decide if there is a violation & if there is, to proceed. 6. In the memo from Mose re UMTA grant, the word, replace' was used. Berlin stated that it should be 'back-up' service. 7. In Item 12, the name of the motel should be 'Airline' CAPITOL STREET VACATION FOR JAIL FACILITY 860-1625 1. 1st Asst. County Atty. White was present to bring Council up-to-date regarding this issue. He presented a draft of a potential agreement between the City, County and University. The County's position is that the land the University is offering is preferable for their project. 2. Architect Roland Wehner, Richard Gibson representing the University, Jeff Schabilion, Margaret Keyes, Doug, Edmonds, contributed to the discussion. 3. It was suggested that the County & University work out a solution, as a majority of the Council did not agree to the trade for Capitol St. as green -space for the Univ. TRUCK EMBARGO ON KIRKWOOD 1625-1740 1. Plastino & Brachtel were present to interpret the provisions of the Ord. proposed. It was noted that the embargo will not be in effect when the intersection project on Gilbert St. is started. 2. Roberts & Vevera advised that they would not vote for the embargo. 5THYEAR CDIIG RECOMMENDATIONS with Committee on 1740 -End Community Nee s -Coordinator Vann -PPD Dir. Kraft 1. After the public hearing„ Council will decide on programs for the 5th year. 2. Neuhauser clarified her request re land at Central Jr.High, she meant only purchase of green -space. 141CROFILMED BY t JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I•uuNFiLI•ILu BY JORM I•IICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DE tell",) Informal Council Page 3 November 12, 1978 3. Council discussed programs previously funded which did not materialize. Staff to report on regulations regarding money still to be received from urban renewal; and its use. 4. Housing Rehab program viability discussed by Kucharzak. 5. Council requested same level of enforcement for housing inspection for FY80. 6. Neighborhood Site Project funding as divided into 4 areas, noted. Traffic is one major problem mentioned. Request for stop -sign on Sheridan Ave. discussed. Impact of Court St. on Sheridan will be assessed after Muscatine bridge finished. -Side 2- 7. Spouse Abuse Shelter -possible rehab of house already I- on the market. Also a County problem. Insurances for funding support should be provided. 8. Transient Shelter -Discussion of issues same as .for Spouse Abuse. Problems caused by University & Veteran's Hospitals. Mayor Vevera voiced Council's appreciation for the work done by the Committee. PARKING RATE CHANGES (47-57) 1. Vitosh was present to answer questions regarding the parking rate changes and receipting of overtime'parking revenue into the. parking fund, as previously Council had decided to implement this change when the ramp opened, 2. The majority of Council was favorable to implementing the change the first of the year (19.79.). Meeting adjourned, 5;40 PM. MICROFILMED 8Y JORM MICR+LAB I CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES fQiiwWFil-MEU BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND 0 MICROrILMED BY JORM MICR+LAE3 CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES