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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-02-22 Council minutesINFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION FEBRUARY 22, 1982 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: February 22, 1982, 4:55 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Helling, Berlin, Stolfus, Schmeiser, Meisel, Jansen, Vitosh. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #82-5, Side 2,1206 -End, and Reel #82-6, Side 2, 1-232. 1206-2045 SENIOR CENTER Mayor Neuhauser reiterated Council's consensus to proceed with a new fire station. There were no objections. Berlin outlined the issues that consultant Newman will address in his next report on the Space Study. A timetable regarding sale of bonds, if the fire station con- struction is approved by the vote of the people, was discussed. Neu- hauser proposed that any money saved by not renting office space at the Davis Building and moving Planning and Program Development to the Senior Center, be set aside to be used for space needs. Costs for remodeling the old fire station space are not yet available. Vitosh advised that after remodeling costs are reimbursed, a three-year savings would be $45,000. Lucy Luxemberg, Elderly Services commented on long range planning and need for more space. The Senior Center Commission does the actual allocation of space. They were disappointed in the process used regarding allocation previously, and they do not want to be involved in whether the City uses the 2nd floor or not. Lynch commented that Council needs to provide for present staff needs vs a potential need in the future for Senior Center needs. The memo regarding the rearrangement of rooms was noted. Assisted Housing programs and services would remain at the Davis Bldg.on ground floor. All Senior Center activities were placed near the elevator on 2nd floor. PPD would use the remaining offices and hall space. Another issue is the lack of security at the entry level desk. There are not enough volunteers to staff both Senior Center desks full time. The Ecumenical Housing Building entrance is not staffed either. A majority of Councilmembers agreed to the decision to put a commitment to build the fire station in the Capital Improvements Progranl(CIO, and to allow staff to move to the 2nd floor of the Senior Center until a final decision is reached in three years or so regarding other space. Berlin explained traffic patterns as projected in the new plans. Regarding staff use of the elevator, it was pointed out that the Senior Center is a public building and the elevator is also used by chore service providers, vendors, and reporters, etc. However, if Council does not want the staff to use the elevator, they should say so. The lease with the Davis Building expires on June 30th. A lease willhave to be negotiated for the Assisted Housing Program offices. A resolution regarding the use of the Senior Center will be added to Council's agenda (March 16th). �n urrann naEn ov 7 I JORM MICR�LAB 1j CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MDIYES all _y Informal Council Page 2 February 22, 1982 AIRPORT CIP Item #46, Master Plan Improvements 2045 -End Commissioner Jan Reddick and Mgr. Fred Zehr were present. Reddick distributed a memo outlining the three phases of capitol improvement projects eligible for federal funding and advised that the 'must do' priority items were: Phase I, Rehabilitate Runway 17-35; Phase II, Rehabilitate Runway 6/24; Rehabilitate Runway 12-30, and Rehabilitate Taxiways and apron. She advised that unless Council is committed to redesignating Primary 6-24 as the preferential runway, they should not purchase land for extension (Phase I, Item 2) or do Item 2 in Phase II, or Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, & 7 in Phase III. Possibilities for A.D.A.P. funding for three million dollar project, and how to provide for Iowa City's share of $300,000, under the 90/10 matching share were discussed. Berlin explained that the City current- ly had $55,000 in reserve, and has committed another $35,000 if the project develops. Each year Council could reserve an additional sum of money and continue to build up the balance. Vitosh pointed out that actually the $35,000 has not been budgeted or reserved. Problems with scheduling use of a bond issue were discussed along with possibilities for raising fees. BIKEWAYS CIP Item 933, Rocky Shore Drive Bikeway Tape 82-6 Chairperson Bernadine Knight was present. Schmadeke advised that the Side 1 fill along the river can be for only 500', as per Iowa Natural Resources 1-232 regulations, otherwise an environmental impact statement is necessary. Knight noted safety concerns regarding bicyclists. Restrictions on Corps of Engineers funding if there was a washout of the street were pointed out. Neuhauser suggested pursuing the issue with our Congress- man to work out something regarding preventative maintenance. Everyone agreed to moving the priority up from "B" to "A". Staff will provide some cost figures and additional information. Item #34, River Corridor Buffer & Trails. As this is not the J1 priority, j Council will discuss later. All Councilmembers were interested in follow- 1 ing up on the dedication of property from Braverman/Sturgis Ferry. The area would continue to be a low -maintenance area. A report from both the Parks and Recreation Comm. and the Rlverfront Comm. on this, was 1 requested. Perret questioned if portions of the Stanley Plan were still viable and if there could be an inventory of the remaining land. The Mayor asked the Commission for an overview of the Stanley Plan with recommendations and priorities, at a future date. I AGENDA -COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Erdahl commented on the short time period available for discussion at the X informal sessions. Others agreed that additional time or other meetings should be explored. Mayor Neuhauser advised that she would not be present for the March 8th or 9th meetings. Balmer will not be present for the March 8th meeting and requested discussion of the appointments be deferred to the meeting on the 9th. Staff will work on scheduling options. 2. City Manager Berlin explained a problem regarding a sign variance given by the Board of Adjustment for Revco/Eagle at Wardway. Council was asked to agree to Atty. Jansen's filing an appeal in court to reserve the legal status, then scheduling discussion later. There were no objections. I I . h 1' Y I I IAVOAIC II MCA OV "DORM -M IC RIJLAB- 1 1 I CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MDIYES IF 1. Page 3 1 ti Informal Council February 22, 1982 i AGENDA -COUNCIL BUSINESS Cont. i 3. Lynch called attention to the letter from Mrs. Trummel. The Mayor stated that Trummel would be informed as to when the Council will be meeting with DOT so that she can attend. 4. City Manager Berlin asked that Council name someone to replace Roberts on the City -County Fringe Committee. McDonald agreed to be the replacement. Meeting adjourned, 7:00 P.M. uirpn urnav - —JORM MICRIJCAB' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I 1 J'! I 1 i.. f I 3 a t , f1 1 t I \ i, ; i i I 1 J'!