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Home My WebLink About1982-05-24 Council minutes'/I MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 5/11/82 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., 5/11/82, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: none. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed the week of May 9- 15, 1982, as Iowa City Hospital Week and the week of May 23-29, 1982, as Public Works Week. Mayor Neuhauser announced the following changes to the Consent Calendar: Official Council Actions of 4/27/82 should be amended to read that the bike sale mentioned in RES. 82-93 is scheduled for Sunday, May 23, at 1:00 P.M.; delete items 3c.(6) and 3c.(8) Beer Permit for Dusty's and issuance of a cigarette permit. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions, reg. mtg., 4/27/82, and spec. mtg., 5/3/82, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. -4/15/82; United Action For Youth -3/17/82; Resources Conservation Comm. - 4/15/82; Bd. of Library Trustees -4/22/82; Committee on Community Needs -4/7/82; Senior Center Comm. -4/8/82; Riverfront Comm. -3/3/82 & 4/14/82; Civil Service Comm. -4/14/82; Housing Comm. -4/7/82; Planning & Zoning Comm. - 4/1/82 & 4/15/82. Permit motions and resolutions, recommended by the City Clerk: Approving Class C Liquor License for The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Wareco, 828 S. Dubuque St. Approving Class C Liquor License for Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton. Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Long John Silver's #9, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Colonial Bowling Lanes, 2253 Hwy. 218 South. RES. 82-106, Bk. 73, p. 538, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT. Motions: Authorizing the City Engr. to sign an application for utilities right-of-way to Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company for Rohret Road and Highway 518. _.i IAI CROEILMEO BY DORM MIC R#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES J_,J '/I Official Actions RES. 82-107, Bk. 73, p. 539, ADOPTING May 11, 1982 SUPPLEMENT TWELVE TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF Page 2 THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Setting Public Hearings: Motion to set a public hearing for 5/25/82 to receive citizen comments re the amended budget for the 1982 Community Development Block Grant Metro Entitlement program. RES. 82-108, Bk. 73, p. 540, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 5/25/82 ON AMENDING THE FY82 OPERATING BUDGET. Correspondence: Paul Dougan re resolution opposing the current U.S. policy in E1 Salvador, if Council concurs this item will be placed on the agenda of 5/25. Ann Shires bringing some problems to Council attention, referred to the City Manager for reply after staff investigation. Mrs. George Dane re problems encountered by handicapped persons, referred to the City Manager for reply. Memo from Traffic Engr. re temporary commercial loading zone in 200 block of E. Washington. Memo from Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the follow- ing positions: Information Specialist/Finance Department and Maintenance Worker/Water Division. Residents of Orchard Ct. re change in parking regulations an that street, referred to the Traffic Engr. for recommendation. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: American Legion to conduct annual poppy sale in Iowa City on 5/21 and 5/22, approved. Women's Sports Company and Iowa City Striders for a Mother's Day Run on 5/9, approved. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: George Brown to sell manufactured jewelry in Plaza, denied. Barb Laughlin to vend baked goods in Plaza, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. -The Mayor repeated the public hearings as set and declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held to consider a preliminary and final planned area development plan of Lot 6, Aspen Lake Subdivision. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, 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 ORDINANCE NO. 82-3062, Bk. 19, pp. 60-62, AMENDING SECTION 8.10.35 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE SIGN 111CROFILMED BY I "DORM MICR6LA13 - - CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M018E5 I � I � r Official Actions REGULATIONS TO ALLOW AWNING SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL May 11, 1982 ZONES, be voted upon for final passage at this Page 3 time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Mayor Neuhauser announced that proposed changes re screening for mobile home parks has been referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to defer consideration of two ordinances, one an ordinance amending Sections 8.10.3 Definitions, 8.10.4 Districts and Boundaries Thereof, 8.10.19 Additional Regulations, 8.10.24 Area Regulations, and 8.10.26 Permitted Accessory Uses, and adding Section 8.10.10.1 Manufactured Housing Residential Zoneto the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and two an ordinance amending Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances concerning mobile homes and manufactured housing parks. The Mayor declared the motion to defer both ordinances carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the Code of Iowa City by establishing Chapter 24.1, Noise. The following people appeared: John Suchomel, 320 E. Washington St.; Peter Roan, 120 E. Davenport St.; Larry Baker, 521 S. Dodge St.; Ed Knoedel, 824 E. Jefferson St.; Wes Gullet, 1032 N. Dubquue St. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. A public hearing was held on State and Federal Transit Grant applications. A public hearing was held on plans, specifica- tions, form of contract, and cost estimate for the construction of the North Branch Detention Structure (Phase I), Ralson Creek Stormwater Management Project. Agnes Kuhn, 1185 E. Jefferson, appeared. Frank Farmer, City Engr., presented a map showing the planned area project and explained the environmental provisions. Councilmember Perret requested further information re the latest environmental review. This matter will be scheduled for informal discussion. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 82-109, Bk. 73, pp. 541-542, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE NORTH BRANCH DETENTION STRUCTURE (PHASE I), RALSTON CREEK STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING 'BIDS TO BE RECEIVED JUNE 15, 1982. Councilmember Perret announced his intention to 141CROFILMED BY ; JOR MMIC R(JLA B , j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 _V r Official Actions abstain until the new environmental review could be May 11, 1982 discussed. The Mayor declared the resolution Page 4 adopted, 6/0, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Neuhauser, Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch. Nays: none. Abstaining: Perret. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and cost estimate for the CBD Alley Paving -Phase III, Blocks 65 and 81 O.T. John Suchomel, 320 E. Washington, appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 82-110, Bk. 73, pp. 543-544, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CBD ALLEY PAVING -PHASE III, BLOCKS 65 AND 81 O.T., AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED JUNE 1, 1982, AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to appoint Kent'Cox, 614 N. Gilbert St., to fill an unexpired term ending 1/1/85 on the Resources Conservation Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember McDonald questioned a statement in the Planning & Zoning minutes of 4/15/82 re the residence of the latest commission appointment. City Manager reported that this matter had been checked out and that no problem exists, the minutes will be changed to reflect this. Councilmember Dickson pointed out a dangerous area along Van Buren Street. City Manager will have staff investigate the need for sidewalks and guardrails as well Its cost estimates. Councilmember Lynch complimented individuals involved with cleaning the downtown area. A recommendation from the Riverfront Commission was noted as follows: that Section 24- 83 of the Code of Ordinances be amended to include a provision restricting the speed of motorboats to a no wake speed on a stretch of the Iowa River between the Coralville power dam and the Burlington Street dam. This amendment would be included in the Iowa Conservation Commission Administrative Rules, if appropriate. Recommendations from the Committee on Community Needs were noted as follows: 1) that the length of term of office for Committee members be changed from two years to three years; 2) CCN accepts the Performance Assessment Report for the second year Small Cities/Lower Ralston Creek Project; 3) CCN recommends the allocation of $71,205 to the North Branch Dam project, provided that the project is under contract by 8/1/82. f. a j MICROFIL14ED BY ` -JORM MICR46LAB .1 ,(I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I z- 1 J,� r Official Actions Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to refer the May 11, 1982 first recommendation re the length of office to the declared the motion Page 5 Rules Committee. The Mayor carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an agreement with Johnson County for the extension of a water main along the Johnson County Home. After Melrose Avenue to discussion, Council agreed to defer the item until after the Fringe Committee could discuss it. Original motion withdrawn by Balmer. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to defer considera- tion of the agreement with Johnson County for two weeks. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-111, Bk. 73, pp. 545-552, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LIEN TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR LIBRARY CABLE TV EQUIPMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, sENDINGonded by hRESOLUTION RES. 82-112, Bk. 73, p.. 553, AM NO. 77-429, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN POLICIES AND RULES PERTAINING TO OILING OF DIRT AND GRAVEL STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND "DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS OR SECTIONS THEREOF FOR OILING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 82-113, Bk. 73, p. 554, SETTING PARKING TIME LIMITS IN THE CHAUNCEY SWAN PLAZA AND LIBRARY PARKING LOTS, converted from long term parking to two hour. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, by to ES SETTIconded NG PARKING RAT RES. 82-114, Bk. 73, p.. 555, FOR CHAUNCEY SWAN PLAZA, increased to 20C per hour. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. to OR Moved Balmer, se RRECTING ERRnch, RES. 82-115,, Bk. 73, pp. 556-557, CO IN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND, SERIES 1982 (JUCECO, INC. PROJECT), to provide for a ten year amortization. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Balmer, Dickson. Nays: Perret, Erdahl. i MICROFILMED BY 1" JORM MICR6LAB- j CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES I. i Official Actions May 11, 1982 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt Page 6 RES. 82-116, Bk. 73, pp. 558-561, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER. TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH VON BRIESEN AND REDMOND, S.C., FOR LABOR NEGOTIATION SERVICES, (Steven Rynecki). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn, 9:20 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A more complete description of Council activi- is on file in the office of the City Clerk. tles Ftt&U1 C-UttLWW LJs/MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR s/�ABBi1�: STOLLFFUUSS, CITY CLERK Submitted for publication on 5/21/82. � IdItROF ILIAED BY ' .—' `JOR MMIC R#CAB— CEDAR RAPIDS DES M0114ES i�e-� n I i EXECUTIVE SESSION MA Y i 2, l 982 EXECUTIVE SESSION: May 12, 1982, 4:30 P.M., in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem David Perret presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Dickson, Lynch, McDonald, Perret. Erdahl, 5:00 P.M., Neuhauser, 6:20 P.M. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Stolfus, Carroll, TAPE-RECORDED on Reel d25, Side 2, 805 -End. i Moved by Lynch, seconded by McDonald to adjourn to closed session under Section 28A.5(f) to evaluate the professional competency of individuals whose appointment or hiring is being considered and is necessary to pre- vent needless and irreparable injury to those individuals reputations and the individuals have requested a closed session. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro 7 tem declared the motion carried. Erdahl arrived at 5:00 P.M. and Neuhauser arrived at 6:20 P.M. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson to adjourn, 6:45 A.M. Mayor Mary Neuhauser declared the motion carried, 7/0. 1 l ` f I r'- r MICROFILMED BY )1- "-"JORM MICR+LAB I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I J,� r INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MAY 17, T982 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: May 17, 1982, 4:50 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Dickson, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Ramser. TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel H82-11, Side 2, 1160-1383. COUNCILTIME 1. Balmer asked Ramser if there were some volunteers for the requests to mow lawns. Ramser stated that there were some volunteers. The requests to the Elderly Services Agency are from persons who cannot afford to hire their lawns mowed. There were no objections to the proposal in Human Services Planner Ramser's memo. 2. McDonald called attention to the minutes of the Library Board re hiring of a part-time coordinator for their Foundation. He asked who would be paying this person's salary. City Manager Berlin re- plied that the Chairperson or the Library Director would respond to his question. McDonald also questioned if they had explored the use of volunteer help. 3. Mayor Neuhauser explained the offer from the Community of St. Francis. -The want to ask the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa, who owns land west of Iowa City, if they would consider allowing the City to use part of that area for community gardents. They have discussed the idea with Showalter to see if there was a need. Showalter advised that 140 requests for plots had not been filled. The Mayor would need to send a letter to the Community of St. Francis saying that the City does think there is a need for the gardens. This would be near Mark IV. Everyone thought it was a good idea. 4. Lynch asked when the restrooms at Mercer Park would open. They were not open Saturday when there was a girls softball tournament. 5. Balmer noted that he concurred with Mose' recommendation regarding air-conditioning for the buses by spending only an 'x' amount of dollars. Neuhauser commented on the effect on the drivers. The advertisement for a new transit manager is now appearing in the national publications. Mose has presented a draft for a fare policy which should be in Council's packet Friday. His last day with the City was Monday the 17th. 6. Berlin advised that the committee to chose the architect for the design of the transit facility was composed of Lundell, Helling, and Schmadeke, and there had been a lot of interest by local firms. Councilman Erdahl arrived, 5:00 P.M. 7, Balmer suggested that Council converse with federal legislators about a change in Historic Districts, which could be written into the leg- islation giving tax incentives to owner -occupied units. Lynch com- mented that if a property owner puts $10,000 into remodeling, the assessor taxes the ppropert higher. Jansen stated that it would take congressional legislation to change the law re Historic Districts. MICROFILMED BY I � 1` JO RM MIC R46LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES 1 1 1 / 1 � � 1 � 1 � 1 —y Informal Council Page 2 May 17, 1982 8. Berlin advised Dickson that the work on the Kirkwood Avenue culvert was scheduled to be finished in June. Staff will provide current information. 9. Regarding the signals on Gilbert/Benton, Berlin said that they were temporary and would be removed when the project is finished. 10. The Rules Committee decided they would schedule a meeting at 4:25 P.M. on May 24th to consider the recommendation from the Committee on Community Needs concerning the term of appointment for the 1 committee members. Meeting adjourned, 5:10 P.M. j i 1 1 � I i I 1 i MICROFILMED BY �, I JORM MICR+LAB J CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ' 11 EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY 1 7, 1 982 EXECUTIVE SESSION: May 17, 1982, 5:10 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. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Jansen, Woito TAPE-RECORDED: on Reel #26, Side 1, 1-1742. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald to adjourn to executive session under Sec. 28A.5(b) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation and under Sec. 28A.5(f) to evaluate the professional competency of the City Manager whose performance is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. The Mayor declared the motion carried, affirmative roll call vote, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. City Clerk Stolfus reported receipt of a written request for closed session from City Manager Neal Berlin. During a portion of the meeting, from 6:10 to 7:10 P.M. (tape #683-1373), the City Manager and Assistant City Manager were absent from the room. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer to adjourn, 7:30 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers.present. MICROFILMED BY "JORM-MIC R#LAB� , ' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I MINUTES OF OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/17/82 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, special meeting, 5/17/82, 4:30 P.M.-, at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser Presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret (4:32). Absent: Erdahl. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, that the following items and recommendations rin the Consent and/or adopted Calendar be received, approved, as presented: Permit Motions: Approving Class A Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Leroy Weeks Post 3949 dba V.F.W. Post 3949, 609 Highway 6 By - Grunts, Inc.dba R. T. Grunts, Ses . Clinton. Setting public hearings: Resetting a public hearing for 5/24/82 to receive citizen comments concerning the amended budget for the 1982 Community Development Block Grant Metro Entitlement program. RES. 82-117, Bk. 73, p. 562, RESETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON 5/24/82 ON AMENDING THE FY82 OPERATING BUDGET. Deferral until 6/8/82 of a resolution re agreement with 'Johnson County for the extension of a water main along Melrose Avenue to the Johnson County Home. Resetting a public hearing for 6/8/82 on a proposed ordinance amending Sections 8.10.3, 8.10-18-C 1 0, 8.10.28.H.1.0) interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance (panel). Resetting a public hearing for 6/8/82 on a proposed ordinance amending Section 8.10.25 of the Zoning Ordinance prohibiting off-street vehicular parking in locations other than valid parking spaces. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF IOWA CITY, BY ESTABLIMIING CHAPTER 24.1, NOISE, be considered and given first vote for passage. City Manager Berlin requested a deletion of the reference to Section 31-32, N24-115, on page 12 of the proposed ordinance. He explained that the time period was already covered on page 4amend Mo ea by Dickson, seconded by Lynch, as suggested. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the motion to give the ordinance first reading carried, affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. 1 141CROFILMED BY i JORM MICR#LAF3 J' I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES f 11 J Official Actions Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to May 17, 1982 defer the appointment to the Planning and Zoning Page 2 Commission from 5/25/82 to 6/8/82. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn to informal session, 4:50 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. A more complete description of Council activi- ties is on file in the office of the City Clerk. C. AtLLGtu i s/MARY C. NEUNAUSER, MAYOR s/AABB8�STOLFUS CITY CLERK Su iT21 ted for public ion on 5/26/82. i J I r p t 4 I Y � MICROFILMED BY L DORM CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOYB I(I _ I 1 _;y r I/ INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MAY 24, 1982 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: May 24, 1982, 5:20 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem Perret presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Dickson, Lynch, McDonald, Ferret. Absent: Erdahl, Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Karr, Jansen, Helling, Schmeiser, Kron Schmadeke, Knight. ' TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #82-11, Side 2, 1898 to End. Reel #82-12, Side 1, 1-477. MERCY HOSPITAL REQUEST FOR VACATION OF ALLEY Sister Venarda, Garret and Downer were present representing Mercy Hospital. City Manager Berlin's memo regarding patent for Van Buren St. noted. City Attorney Jansen explained the issue regarding public streets 'and alleys in Original Town for which the City must make a formal request to the State. Atty. Downer asked that Mercy Hospital's request for alley vacation be broadened to include alleys in Blocks 27, 38, and 47. Council discussed whether or not to request patents for all public streets and alleys in Original Town at the same time, but there was concensus to handle Piercy Hospitals request separately and to proceed on the issues. NEW ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION SCHEDULE Memo from Schmeiser noted. City Manager Berlin stated that it was very clear that Council would need to schedule special meetings for this process. He outlined the phases to be considered, first to finish reviewing approx- imately 6 preliminary area studies (long range and short range) to update the Comprehensive Plan, probably two areas at a time, then discuss new concepts, 8 listed in Schmeiser's memo, the justification and workability of these concepts, and if any problems, additional information will be provided, then identify major significant changes in the zoning ordinance that can be separated out and discussed (fences, signs, trees, floodway overlay, airport overlay, CB Zone, etc.), getting Council's direction on policy questions, then finally deal with the detail of the zoning ordinance. Schmeiser suggested that a sub -committee of P&Z and Councilmembers might expedite the process, but Council decided to meet alternate Monday nights at 7:30 P.M. starting June 14th. 1898-2159 2159 -End I RIVERFRONT COMMISSION -JOINT MEETING Mayor Pro tem Perret announced that this meeting had been deferred to a date when Mayor Neuhauser would be present, possibly June 21 or 22. URBAN FRINGE ISSUES j McDonald requested that this discussion be deferred until Erdahl, the other i Council representative on the committee, is present. There are several issues needing direction from the Council. This will tentatively be reset for June 16th. COUNCIL TIME Reel 82-12 1. Alpine Ct.-Alpine Drive Park Area. Lynch called attention to a 31, acre 1-4771, area owned by a non-profit organization. The organization is interested in donating the area to the City for a park. The City Manager will re- quest that Parks & Recreation Dir. Showalter check it out. i 1 141CROFILIIED BY "--JORM - MICR¢LAB I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1401NES ' r% Informal Council Page 2 May 24, 1982 2. Board of Supervisors/Old Library. City Manager Berlin stated that after proposals are received for the Old Library, Council will schedule a meeting to discuss the request from the Supervisors. There were no objections. 3. Balmer thought that the list of streets in the FY'83 Asphalt Resurfacing Project was a good representative list. Perret questioned if upgrading of Prentiss between Dubuque and Gilbert would be a part of the Small Cities Project. The City Manager will check. Perret also suggested that West Benton between Gilbert and the Iowa River be looked at. A majority of Councilmembers gave tentative approval to the list. 4. City Manager Berlin called attention to the agreement with the Russell/ Poulsen salvage yard regarding screening. The City Attorney stated that fie would file action to enforce the agreement and conditions. S. The City Manager advised that a memo from the Staff would be in Friday's packet regarding the Dubuque Street Improvements between Iowa Ave. and Washington St. 6. Perret suggested adding discussion of the Melrose Avenue Improvements on the Council's pending list. 7. Perret also called attention to City Attorney Jansen's memo regarding truck routes for transportation of anhydrous almnonia. Berlin said that the Fire Department had been advised on how to handle accidents regarding major shipping. j 8. Perret asked for comments regarding the IDOT letter regarding the 65' twin - trailers. The State would restrict their travel to fourlane divided highways connected to Interstates. In Iowa City it would be Riverside Drive, Burling- ton St. and Freeway 518, when built. There were no objections to the State proposal. ' 9. The City Manager summarized the responses from Dunham/IDOT to his letter re Benton/Riverside project. IDOT will participate in the cross -street paving with $5,000, they thought that the pedestrian cross -walk, although a good idea, was not warranted at this time, and regarding the median vs the 5th lane, said a 5th land was very hazardous, but it was the City's decision, but if a 5th land is put in and doesn't work, the City would bear all the costs j for a median to be installed. 10. The City Manager advised that Director Eggers would furnish information requested re employee hiring for the Library Board. 11. McDonald noted that the firemen had started housing inspections last week. He questioned the frequency of closing of the east or west fire stations. Berlin explained how stations were closed on previous occasions. The in- spectors have a vehicle equipped with lights, radio, response gear, and there is a procedure memo. The Chief used volunteers and assigned other personnel for inspection. The savings trade-off is $40,000 for two personnel vs remodeling and initial equipment. Quality of inspection will be monitored by Y.ucharzak and Chief Keating and reported on to Council after a trial period. Berlin pointed out one advantage, integrating fire inspection records with other files. He reported that so far, the attitude of the people involved had been good. Fleeting adjourned, 7:00 P.M. 1 f i MICROFIL14MED BY . J JORM IC R(�LAB 1 � ( CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOImEs I _;+