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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-10-26 Council minutesr COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 26, 1982 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/26/82, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Farmer, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 82-18, Side 2, 817-1565. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed October 24-29, 1982, as Iowa City Salutes Industry Week. Councilmember Perret requested item 3e.1, a resolution accepting the work for the library plaza brick installation project, be considered separately from the other items on the Consent Calendar. 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., 10/12/82, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. -10/7/82; Housing Appeals Bd.-9/14/82; Parks and Recreation Comm. -9/8/82; Library Bd.-10/14/82 (spec. mtg.); Senior Center Comm. -9/20/82. Permit Motions as recommended by the City Clerk: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Inland Transport Co. dba Kirkwood 76, 300 Kirkwood Avenue. Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Pizza Hut of America, Inc. dba Pizza Hut, 1921 Keokuk Street. Setting public hearings: To set a public hearing for 11/9/82 to receive citizen comments concerning the proposed program statement of community development objectives and projected use of 1983 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. RES. 82-258, Bk. 74, pp. 961-967, FIXING DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON 11/9/82 ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $2,700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 82-259, Bk. 74, p. 968, DECLARING THE CELLS OPERATED BY THE IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AS A TEMPORARY DETENTION FACILITY. Correspondence: Norman Bailey re responsibility of water bills for tenants, subject scheduled for informal discussion. Memo from the Traffic Engr. re stop signs on Bowery at Summit Streets. Memos from the Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Administrative Secretary/H&IS and Public Works; Human Services Coordinator/Planning and Program Development; Asst. Treatment Plant Operator/Pollution Control; Maintenance Worker II/Parking Systems; Maintenance Worker + 1-01 CROF ILnEDDY JORM MICROLAB 1 I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES mui.WS J r L Council Activities October 26, 1982 Page 2 I/Parking Systems; Parking Cashier/Parking Systems; Maintenance Worker III/Landfill. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Iowa Socialist Party for use of Blackhawk Minipark to register voters on October 19-23, approved. Iowa Abortions Rights Action League to set up a literature table in Blackhawk Minipark on 10/16 and 10/30 and 11/13, approved. Regina High School for a Homecoming Parade on 10/14, approved. Interfraternity Council for closure of Ridgeland Avenue for a picnic, 10/16, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-260, Bk. 74, p. 969, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE LIBRARY PLAZA BRICK INSTALLATION PROJECT AS CONSTRUCTED BY WOLF CONSTRUCTION, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Balmer, Dickson. Nays: Erdahl and Perret. The Mayor repeated the public hearings on the Consent Calendar as set. The recommendation submitted to the Council by the Planning & Zoning Commission on the rezoning of the College Hill/South Dodge St. moratorium area, noted. Mayor Neuhauser announced the subject will be discussed at the informal Council meeting •11/3. Councilmember McDonald publicly thanked the Planning & Zoning Commission for their time and effort re the moratorium. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-261, Bk. 74, Pp. 970-972, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, that consideration of an ordinance rezoning certain property located at 603 S. Dubuque Street from C2 to R3A be deferred until later in the Council meeting to allow the City Attorney time to clarify whether the applicant was requesting R3A or R3B zoning. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS FOREST VIEW COURT FROM R1A TO RMH, be considered and given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS TOWNCREST MOBILE HOME PARK FROM C2 TO RMH, be considered and given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS HILLTOP MOBILE HOME PARK FROM C2 TO RMH, be 111CRUILMED DY j JORM MIC R(SLAB j CEDAR RAPIDS DES N019ES 1 r C Council Activities October 26, 1982 Page 3 considered and given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS BON AIRE MOBILE HOME LODGE FROM C2 TO RMH, be considered and given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present and Erdahl abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to make the following appoint- ments, or re -advertise or defer the appointments as stated: to appoint David Levy, 23 Durham Ct., Henry Howe, 11Bh S. Dubuque, and Michael McPeak, 1029 N. Summit, to the Resources Conservation Commission for three-year terms ending 1/1/86; to defer until 11/23/82 the appointment to the Senior Center Commission; to defer the appointment to the Board of Adjustment until after the City Attorney's meeting with the Board; to re- appoint Nancy Rusty Barcelo, 715 N. Gilbert, and appoint Ann Scupham, 431 Oakland Ave., to the Human Rights Commission for three-year terms ending 1/1/86, the other appointment to the Human Rights Commission will be re - advertised; to appoint Ira Anderson, 1608 Court Street, to the Board of Examiners of Plumbers for a master plumber for a two-year term ending 12/31/84; to appoint Craig Willis, 333 Magowan, to the Parks and Recreation Commission to complete an unexpired term of two months plus a four-year term ending 1/1/87. Jerry Mitchell, 133 Green Mt. Drive, was re -appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a four-year term beginning 1/1/83 and ending 1/1/87. The Mayor declared the preceding motion regarding appointments, deferrals, and re -advertisements carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Erdahl announced he would not be present for the Council meeting of November 9th. Mayor Neuhauser noted the letter distributed to Council from Tim Brandt re naming the City Park baseball fields in memory of Bobby Oldis, Jr. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to prepare a resolution for the next Council meeting naming the present Little League Baseball Diamonds, located at the west end of City Park, Bobby Oldis Fields. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Neuhauser explained the hotel/motel tax that will appear on the November 2nd ballot. She explained that 25% of the tax would be used for a convention and tourist bureau; 25% for a high priority recreation project, possibly a swimming Pool; and the remaining 50% for additional police protection. The Mayor announced that the same question will appear on the Coralville ballot and that both cities have agreed not to implement the tax unless it passes in both communities. All Councilmembers urged people to support the tax. Councilmember Lynch requested the issue of the need for Council's extraordinary vote on overturning negative Planning & Zoning votes be looked into. After discussion, moved by Lynch, seconded by McDonald, that this matter be referred to the City Attorney for a report and recommendation re amending the ordi Mayor declared the motion carried unance to conform to state law. The nanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers 111CROE I LMED BY JORM MICR4/LAEI I CEDAR RAPIDS - DES 'd01`!ES 1 J r Council Activities October 26, 1982 Page 4 present. Councilmember Lynch also requested the City Attorney formalize the Council voting policy re abstentions. Consensus of the members was that it should be treated as if the member was absent. Councilmember Balmer requested an update on the negotiations re the Old Library. The City Manager stated that the bidder had requested information on use of the parking lot, the information had been provided, and the City is trying to close as soon as possible. Councilmember Balmer noted the art object placed near the equipment maintenance facility. The City Manager replied that the artist was a City employee using scrap pieces for the work. City Attorney Jansen reported on the rezoning of 603 S. Dubuque Street deferred from earlier in the meeting. He stated that the original application had requested R3A zoning but that Planning & Zoning had suggested R38. The applicant, Tom Lepic, appeared for discussion. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, that the ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 603 S. DUBUQUE STREET FROM C2 TO R3B, be considered and given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 82-262, Bk. 74, pp. 973-977, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY AND THE CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, ST. PAUL AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, for maintenance of railroad crossing and signals on Scott Blvd. Councilmembers discussed the malfunction of signals on First Avenue. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 82-263, Bk. 74, Pp. 978-980, ADOPTING A CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN AS A POLICY GUIDE FOR CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM IN IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Councilmember Erdahl noted that this policy represents a lot of effort on the part of CCN and thanked them for the time spent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 82-264, Bk. 74, p. 981, APPROVING COMPENSATION FOR A FLOWAGE EASEMENT FROM GENEVA LINDEMANh AND GENEVA LINDEMANN, TRUSTEE FOR THE JOHN R. LINDEMANN TRUST, FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH RALSTON CREEK STORMWATER DETENTION PROJECT, in the amount of $2,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17, THE HOUSING CODE (re Type III apartments with their own kitchen but with shared bathroom), be considered and given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council MICR0f1LMiD BY DORM MIC RpLA13 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOI^IES J L r Council Activities October 26, 1982 Page 5 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 revised ORDINANCE NO. 82-3085, Bk. 20, pp. 175-177, DELETING THE REFERENCES TO PERMANENT STRUCTURES IN ORDINANCE NO. 82-3058 WHICH AMENDED CHAPTER 9.1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE USE OF CITY PLAZA, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, 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. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn 8:30 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 16&&M M C. �ALUJA&� 9 MARY C. N HAUSER, MAYOR Y . ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY C RK 1 j tncaorul+ED BY � t + -"JORM MICRbLAE) CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES J r EXECUTIVE SESSION October 4, 1982 EXECUTIVE SESSION: October 4, 1982, 4:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Perret and Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Jansen, Helling, Seydel. TAPE-RECORDED ON REEL 82-20, Side 2, 1500-1855. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to adjourn to executive session under Section 28A.5(b) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are present- ly in litigation where disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Lynch to adjourn, 6:30 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all.Councilmembers present. 1 111 CROFILVIED BY ' j JORM MIC R(SLAB � � CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES i 1 _ l F J-1 • r L INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 4, 1982 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 4, 1982, 4:40 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Dickson, Neuhauser, Lynch, McDonald, Perret, Erdahl-4:50 PM. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Jansen, Hauer, Special Atty. Hayek. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 82-20, Side 2, 305-1500. BLOCK 64 DEVELOPMENT/ARMSTRONGS Mayor Neuhauser introduced representatives from Armstrongs; Alan Peremsky, Jeanie Mefford, Robert Armstrong and Jim Miller, who were present for the discussion. Peremsky stated that they have requested an extension of time because in the last four months, they have been unable to put together a financing package for this parcel, after spending 2; years with two other developers, then deciding to try to put it together alone. In answer to the Mayor's question, he noted they were definitely interested in the project, and had been for three years. Lynch called attention to the fact that the City had gone ahead with the process in advertising for the hotel. This project interfaces with the department store project. Peremsky stated that until September 24th, they thought they had a viable concern going, but the Board considering the investment in the construction of the building for Armstrongs, then leasing it back to Armstrongs, had decided against the investment. The Mayor said Council would take no action until the issue of the extension had been discussed with Consultant Zuchelli, and his recommendation received. Berlin advised that Zuchelli would look at ways the City canhelp put a deal together. Armstrongs are meeting next Tuesday with Zuchelli 's financial anal- ysist. Any Council action will be taken in approximately two weeks after that. Attorney Hayek stated he had no concern about Armstrong's request, and would help Staff prepare the report after Zuchelli's recommendation. Councilman Erdahl arrived, 4:50 P.M. 305-426 USE OF HOTEL/MOTEL TAX 426-611 Various suggestions were discussed for use of receipts from the proposed hotel/motel tax. Jansen will report on options which are legally possible. City Manager Berlin suggested using a base figure of '580,000 for proposed receipts. Council agreed to use 25% for the Convention Bureau, 25% for other recreation uses, and 50% to add to the General Fund (for use by any City operations which are a proper purpose for expenditure of city revenues derived from ad valorem taxes). Several Councilmembers commented on how clean the downtown area was Sunday morning after the parade. ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT 611-670 Alley in Lyons Second Addition, Block 6, from Bowery Street north and east to Johnson St. Berlin explained that Staff would like an indication that Council was in full agreement regarding assessment of this paving project. There were no Council objections. MICRUIEMED 61' JORM MIC Rd1L AES 1 j CEDAR RAPIDS DCS MOINES L r L Page 2 Informal Council October 4, 1982 SOUTH VAN BUREN SIDEWALK PLACEMENT 670-685 Mayor Neuhauser called attention to the Staff memo received two weeks ago, outlining three options. Berlin recommended the option to negotiate with Clark and pointed out the project on the map. Clark is obligated to put in some sidewalk. Council agreed with Berlin's suggestion, and he will contact Clark and come back to Council with a specific proposal. INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS AREA EXPANSION 685-860 Council decided to not discuss expansion of the area, Block 26, until they know what would be proposed. It should be compatible to the Central Business District. An applicant will contact Council later. Perret called attention to previous discussion on changing the boundary for the revitalization area in the Small Cities Project, south of Burlington to the railroad and from the University property to Gilbert St. (memo from Chiat, 11/80). Balmer suggested consideration also of expansion from Block 26 south to the residential area. Neuhauser advised that Council would wait until a specific proposal is received for Block 26, and the area south of Burlington would be re-examined. In answer to Perret's question, Berlin will investigate if local banks participate in loans under Finance Housing Authority. Neuhauser com- mented that the City does have a problem spending the moderate rehab allocation. COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Balmer questioned the status of the question on ownership of Central Junior High property. Berlin noted that he and Atty. Jansen would be meeting with the Superintendent and their attorney tomorrow. 2. McDonald called attention to the letter from Iowa -Illinois regarding discon- tinuance of the discount rate for mercury vapor lighting. Berlin stated that it affects only the addition of lights in residential area that we add from now on (which we rent). Along the arterials or at intersections, the City has been installing sodium vapor lights, and the City owns these. 3. An interim report can be made concerning the effectiveness of the Northside Lighting Project, Berlin stated. The continuance of addition of mercury vapor lights in subdivisions will have to be analysed. The Franchise Com- mittee is awaiting an answer to the last letter they sent to Iowa -Illinois. 4. McDonald called attention to the article regarding firefighters and request- ed a report on how the inspection process was working. Berlin said he would request a report from Kucharzak and Keating. HOME TOWN DAIRIES 980-1420 Neuhauser questioned if there was anything more the City could reasonably ex- pect the Dairy to do than was listed in their letter. Erdahl received an explanation of why the City resisted mediation from City Atty. Jansen. Ex- change of property to reroute St. Clements, adequate fencing, the present lawsuit, City's legal authority, application to Board of Adjustment were among the items discussed. A resident pointed out that all the steps taken as listed in the letter from Home Town had occured before the noise ordinance meeting, and pointed out that the proposed loading dock was in the back, adja- cent to residential area. A. Frey noted that there had been great improvement in noise level, and suggested measuring the present decibel level and not let- ting Home Town go over that level. It was suggested that standards regarding noise in CH zones be compared to those in Industrial zones. Council will take no action until a review of decibel levels. Staff will report back. There I7ICROEILMED BY JORM MICR4�LAE1 J CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES, I J r I Page 3 will be no ordinance Exempting Home Town from the Noise Ord. on next week's agenda. 1420-1500 COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. City Manager Berlin explained that at Tuesdayrnight's meeting, on the Comprehensive Plan draft, only the would be discussed. 2. LibraryrfornmeetingnwitheStaff forers of the Goalseand9on Thursday, 0bjectives. the input not condif therethe areany projects suggested theance yMager and will ive cil a do not like. to object up front Meeting adjourned to executive session, 6:10 PM � f IIICRo(IL14ED BY 1 JORM MICR6LAB -� CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOMES 1 J r INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 5, 1982 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 5, 1982, 7:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Lynch, Dickson, Perret, Balmer, Erdahl- 7:15 PM. Absent: McDonald. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Jansen, Helling, Boothroy, Franklin. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel #82-20, Side 2, 1865 -End. and Side 1, 1-671. IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -LAND USE UPDATE 1982 1865 -End Planner Franklin suggested going thru the material, item by item, with Council commenting at any time. Noted in the introduction is the con- tinued acceptance of the basic goals and objectives stated in the present Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, and the two assumptions on Page 2 of this draft. In Development Parameters -Growth Pressures -Population, it was stated that annexation would probably not occur for 15-20 years. On page 5, Developable Land Analysis, there is an added assumption, regard- ing annexation of the area near FW218. Under Developable Acreage Totals -Major Findings, Franklin pointed out that timeframes can apply to alternative solutions to sewerage problems as well as to the Wastwater Pollution Control Plant. The City can handle the projection for Pre-WPCP. The new 21"' sewer north of Rochester will dump into the 'horseshoe'. Looking at Table 2, it was noted that the North Branch Dam is #10, and is in the Post WPCP, and there is an agree- ment to install this sewer; #12 is Village Green and full development has not been proposed; #12 is BDI, an agreement on sewer here also. Berlin commented that while it is appropriate to list these in the Post WPCP Table, it would be desireable to footnote what the actual situation is, saying that there are outstanding agreements regarding development of this land. Lynch stated that developers already able land. Boothroy commented that land. Councilman Erdahl present, 7:15 PM. think there is a shortage of develop - is because only a few people own the Franklin advised that when the development sequence was formed, this was taken into consideration, a concern they were aware of. They wanted land in various parts of the City to be available for development in various phases, so not concentrating the amount of developable land in any one phase, with any one person. The Highlander lift station will pump into the 'horseshoe'. One page 8, Trafficways, the Southeast Bypass has been deleted. Staff questioned whether or not to leave the dotted line in, representing Foster Road from Prairie du Chien to Old Dubuque Road, as collectors and arterials will be shown on the maps. Council had not discussed the transit system proposed. There was confusion over the meaning of a 'loop' system. Mose and Lundell had worked on this portion of the report. Berlin asked Staff to clarify the map and wording. Council discussed the extension of Scott, and First Avenue extended. i• — MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRbLAO CEDAR RAPIDS DES t101•""ICS 1 J r �1 Informal Council Page 2 October 5, 1982 Councilmembers reiterated their intent that Scott be considered a bypass with extra right-of-way, and requested that the Plan reflect this intent to alert future Councils. Justification for keeping it was weakened be- cause of removal of the proposed southeast section of the bypass. Trucks will use the route from I-80 to Rochester and down Scott. Franklin ad- vised that this intent would be added in the East Area Study. Boothroy stated that the City has from ACT, a future dedication of r -o -w for Scott to go directly east. Boothroy called attention to a change in Appendix C.2 in standards for Trafficway Design Standards re access. Balmer questioned limited access regarding Scott. Franklin pointed out need for access points for transit on Scott between Court & Highway 6. Clarification of language on Page E-4 will be made. Page 9 -Neighborhood Commercial Centers have been set on the map at Mormon Trek and Court & Scott. Neuhauser asked if the Plan Side 1, differentiated between convenience centers and shopping centers. After 1-671 discussion of criteria for each, Berlin commented that the present defin- ition or descriptive material was more for an area center, and Council was discussing neighborhood centers. Other cities have dealt with this issue. Boothroy advised that they would add a section on neighborhood convenience centers and would develop criteria for it. Page 11 -Franklin advised that the entire Housing Section will be rewritten, and pointed out on Page 13, a change regarding age groups. Page 16 -Schools - Franklin stated that P&Z had had problems understanding the table on Page 17. and they will add further explanation. It should be looked at in the con- text of school capacity only. Balmer thought that the material should be sent to the School Board for review. Staff wanted P&Z and Council to review it first, and Berlin stated that then it would be sent to the School Board. Neuhauser commented that at the state level, it has been mentioned that schools would like to get out of the busing business and turn it over to other units of government. Berlin asked whether or not the matter should be discussed with the Board or the staff, and Neuhauser agreed that a letter should go from the Mayor to the Chairman of the School Board. Page 19 -Human Needs Services -Franklin said it would be up to Council to decide if they want to update the baseline reports. Neuhauser commented that this was a city -county effort. Lynch had problems relating this section to comprehensive land use. Neuhauser suggested separating out the physical facility from the program, for instance develop standards for Systems Unlimit- ed Housing, Senior Citizen housing, nursing homes -where they belong -standards to use in the zoning ordinance. P&Z has said that the above uses plus cor- rection centers, mental retardation homes, etc., would have to apply under the special exceptions. All Councilmembers disagreed with this process, noting that the uses should be provided for in the context of the zoning ord. Recreation -Open Space. Franklin stated that other criteria for standards will be developed for a long range plan. Although Council has adopted the Five - Year Plan, there is no commitment to the parks as listed. Council wants to discuss the purpose and function of each park as proposed, and discuss if more can be done within existing parks. • Concerns will be discussed with Dir. Showalter at the goal -setting session with Staff. Environment -Item k4, regarding W.P.C.P. Berlin suggested additional language to say that the WPCP would provide additional capacity and solve existing problems with sewers that are currently not adequate in wet weather conditions. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR6LAB 1! j CEDAR RAPIDS DES IdDIAES r Council Informal October 5, 1982 Page 3 Economic Development-Boothroy advised that the Community Profile, as referenced, will be included in the Appendix. Neuhauser agreed that a policy was needed to relate economic development back to the zoning ord. re what provisions the City is going to make in its land use plan for the kind of economic growth it wants to see. Lynch questioned how the City was working on economic development with the University and potential future expansion of their interests. Berlin replied that Staff has had discussion with the University about what their plans are if there should be academic development on this side of the river on land they currently own. The major issue that developed when they initially talked about the Comprehensive Plan, and he was concerned about, was that the University may at some point, relocate the power plant, and that would impact the City more than anything else. The University continues to say they will not relocate the power plant. Lynch questioned the impact on streets, parking, etc. of the twenty million dollar hospital expansion. Neuhauser agreed that Staff should ask the University what things they have that would impact on our Comprehensive Plan. Dickson pointed out a University prediction of enrollment increases. Planning staff will follow up on this comment. Boothroy related analysis done on Melrose Avenue and improvements for the short -run, with the under- standing that if the University expands, the problems would be readdressed. Staff will expand the Economic Development section. The Maybr complimented the Staff on their refinement of the original ideas in this update of the Comprehensive Plan. Page 23 -Development Sequence will be discussed on October 19th meeting. Meeting adjourned, 9:00 P.M. 141CROnuIED BY 1 JORM MIC R#L AB i CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOINES I i r L. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 11, 1982 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 11, 1982, 4:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Councilman Balmer started the meeting, then Mayor Pro tem Perret arrived. Mayor Neuhauser presided, 4:35 PM. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Lynch, McDonald, Dickson, Perret, Neuhauser- 4:35 PM., Erdahl-4:40 PM. Absent: None.. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Jansen, Stolfus, Helling, Knight, Boothroy, Franklin, McGonagle, Prior, Lundell, Vitosh, Milkman TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 82-20, Side 1, 671 -End, and Reel 82-21, Side 1, 1-70. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Rezonin SW intersection Rochester/Amhurst Knight advised that Staff wou d present a report prior to the public hearing. Historic Preservation Ord. A revised copy of the ordinance will be sent to Council. As the revisions are minor, it has not been referred back to Planning and Zoning. Rezonin Moratorium area College Hill Park/South Dodge St. Neighborhood Frank in stated that the Planning and Zoning recommendation will be made on Thursday. Mayor Neuhauser arrived, 4:35, and presided. Annexation and Rezonin -Sladek, near Willowcreek Drive/Highway 1. Staff requested two const erations of the Ord. Rezoning, if six members are present to suspend the rules. Final consideration will not be until approval is received from the City Development Board. Mayor Neuhauser commented that Council did not want to give any considerations to the ordinances at the meeting the public hearing is held, unless it is an emergency. Rezoning 603 S. Dubuque The applicant is requesting waiver for three readings, and requesting adoption of the ordinance. Councilman Erdahl arrived, 4:40 PM. Amended Subdividers en Height's, Part 2 Knight requested that t;ouncii approve the amenaea agreement su Ject to Atty. Barker obtaining the one remaining signature. Barker agreed, noting that the Resolution could be signed after the signature is submitted. The City Atty. had no problem with this procedure. All Councilmembers agreed. TRANSIT FARE POLICY The several issues to be decided or discussed were listed on the board. The memo and material in the packet were noted. The schedule for purchase of six new buses would be a minimum of eighteen months from the time the purchase process is started. The cost would be $150,000 for six new buses and remanufacture of twelve buses. Berlin called attention to the break- down for funding the equipment on the last page of McGonagle's memo, show- ing the contribution to equipment reserves each year. Mose's figures were different, because of higher fares proposed and reserves accumulated were higher. After review by McGonagle and Vitosh, these figures were lowered. McGonagle explained the scope of the remanufacturing process, and stated that he thought it was satisfactory and would have a possibility of adding 11ICRDEILMED BY JORM MICR46LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MDIN 671-840 840-1647 1 t r L Page 2 Council Informal October 11, 1982 a life expectancy of another 10 years to each bus. He said there would be no difficulty in getting the GMC parts. After reading the additional information, and receiving McGonagle's objections to use of the small buses, a majority of Councilmembers agreed to not pursue use of the small buses. Regarding the small bus grant, a majority decided to advise UMTA that Council would like to withdraw their application for the grant, explaining that they have found another alternative. Fare Policy/Revenue Sharing/Transit Levy Continued receipt of revenue sharing funds to use for operating expense was discussed. McGonagle thought Federal operating monies would be about 8% less than the City is receiving now. Neuhauser pointed out that it has always been Council's intent that when Federal operating expense was re- ceived, use of revenue sharing for transit operating expense would be phased out. Use of three coins as being inconvenient was noted. Berlin thought the proposed ticket purchase process would aid in that area. Several agreed with the ticket proposal. Justification of increase in fare to replace vehicles can be made to the public. There will also be operational expense in the new transit facility. Erdahl suggested fares to be raised in small increments (52). Vitosh stated that for this year a 54¢/ evy would have brought $370,000 and would not replace the $415,000 now going into transit from revenue sharing. Balmer requested additional information regarding revenue from a 402 fare, and a 502 fare, projections for the transit levy, projections regarding revenue from Sec. 5, and the six months remaining in the revenue sharing funds. Erdahl pointed out Iowa City's recipt of 45% of expense from the fare box, high compared to expense ratio of other cities as listed in the memo. Vitosh explained that the levy would be phased in gradually over three years. Berlin summarized direction as proceeding with the acquisition schedule in the memo and remanufacturing 12 buses and politely refusing the UMTA grant. Further discussion regarding Saturday fare resulted in agreement to keep the reduced fare as it is now, no change in fee for handicapped and elderly (no fee), and agreement to proceed with the suggestion for tickets. McGonagle explained the reason for the picture ID's to replace the black and white cards. The medicaid card will still be accepted for elderly. JOINT MEETING WITH COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS 1647-2366 Chrp. Bonney introduced committee members present: Leshtz, McGee, Hirt, Whitlow, Lauria and Becker. Asst. City Manager Helling advised that concerning the new application form, additional language will be added stating that if an applicant does not wish to provide the information requested, the application will still be considered. Receipt of thememo and attachments from Milkman noted, two items for informal discussion. Regarding priorities for 1983 CDBG funding, Balmer stated that he thought that Storm Drainage Improvements, Creekside, were a high priority. Others agreed, (4220,300.), but did not want to see the budget demolished by funding one project. Erdahl pointed out that Rundell St. and Creekside neighbors said drainage problems were more important than sidewalks. nlCRor]LnED BY JORM MICR46LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1•1018ES 7 J Page 3 Council Informal October 11, 1982 The Hemsted wall item is replacement of a retaining wall, 500 Block of Kirkwood. Item B. Human Services (5) is a halfway house for psychiatric patients. Council disagreed with a committee member's statement that Council had said they would fund start-up costs for one yEar for Human Service projects if other funding was assured for the following year. Council agreed with the criteria being used to evaluate capital expenditures for human service projects. Berlin commented that Council had discussed funding the Rocky Shore Bike- way project this year, so it would not be appropriate for CCN to consider it. Neuhauser stated that the Council will be considering the Willow Creek Project at the Airport. In answer to the question whether or not the committee could fund a project halfway, the Mayor replied that there would be no guarantee that Council would complete the funding. Erdahl suggested that the Committee could recommend the project, but say that they can't justify funding the whole cost. It was suggested that the group applying for funding could come up with other funding sources. Neuhauser submitted a name for source of funds for the Hospice Project. Citizen Participation Plan -On page 2, #5, Neuhauser questioned why Council would hold the public hearing instead of CCN. Milkman noted that this used to be HUD requirement, and is what has been done previously. The committee makes a presentation at this hearing. Neuhauser asked if, on Page 5, Complaint Procedure, if 10 calendar days was a reasonable.time period for the committee to forward a recommendation to the City Mgr. Berlin thought it would not be a problem. In answer to Erdahl's question re due process, Atty. Jansen replied that this was not a due process situation because of the discretionary power given to the local agency. There were no objections to the Plan. Councilmembers took a short recess. SCHOOL BOARD REQUEST FOR DEED/CENTRAL JR HIGH PROPERTY The memo from City Attorney Jansen, noted. School Board President Lynne Cannon present. Neuhauser stated that the Council would now discuss how to proceed on the issue. If Council has a claim on the property, they would have more flexibility regarding disposition in ways the Schoolboard wouldn't. City Manager Berlin noted that Mercy Hospital has had some interest, also the City for Congregate Housing. In answer to Councilman Lynch's question if the deed should be discussed in open session, City Attorney Jansen stated that there are serious legal questions, and he should inform Council that, also in his opinion, litigation is imminent, and if Council wished to discuss legal issues, then an closed session is necessary. Berlin commented that when he and Atty. Jansen discussed the issue with Superintendent Cronin and Attorney Cruise, it was the City's position that it would be extremely desireable for both parties to resolve the issue without litigation. The school representatives said that there was a very strong likelihood they would take it to litigation, Three members of the news media questioned on what grounds Council would consider a closed session. It was pointed out that the City Attorney had said that litigation was imminent, The Mayor explained that if Council had been advised that it looks like the School would litigate the question, then Council could go into closed session. She said Council would take the advice of the City Attorney, and asked him again if it was proper. Jansen replied that in his opinion, it was. 141CROFILIIED DY JORM MICROLAE3 I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1401;IES 2366-2590 1 J r, C, r I I r'^, Page 4 Council Informal October 11, 1982 AGENDA -COUNCIL TIME 1. The Mayor reported that she had talked to John Hughes, Chamber of Commerce, regarding being more specific concerning Council's allocation of receipts from the proposed hotel/motel tax. As foot patrol benefits only the downtown, Council decided to earmark 50% for police protection, and of the restricted amount, 25% for the Convention Bureau and 25% for Recreation needs (with a swim- Reel #82-21 ming pool having a high priority). Side 1, 2. Berlin explained that regarding Item 16, Ordinance re City Plaza 1-70 staff needs to add an item regarding city -owned kiosks, so the consideration of the ordinance should be deferred. 3. Concerning the 28E agreement with Johnson County regarding the water main, Erdahl advised that the Fringe Committee would be discussing the issue at a'public meeting. APPOINTMENTS 1. Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals, all agreed to reappoint Mel Schweer. 2. Resources Conservation Commission, all agreed to appoint applicant Clair Rausch and reappoint Diana Lewis. Meeting adjourned, 7:00 P.M. to executive session. MICRDE1LMCD BY i CORM MIC R(�LAB � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES i i r LF_.. 1 i EXECUTIVE SESSION OCTOBER 1 1, 1 9 8 2 EXECUTIVE SESSION: October 11, 19821 7:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Jansen, Helling TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #26, Side 2, 710-1133. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson to adjourn to executive session on the oral opinion of the City Attorney Jansen as to the necessity for a closed meeting, under Section 28A.5(b) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters where litigation isaimminent ntage where posiits disclosure would be likely toprejudice under of the governmental body in that liti9reiardingdcollective Section uss ectivebargaining with t as a public employer, strategy 9 City employee organizations; as such discussion is exempteAffirmathve provisions of Chapter 28A according to Chapter 20.17(3)• roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret to adjourn,,7:30 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 111CROFILMED BY � JORM MIC Rfi1LA B _) 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I I 1 k r MINUTES OF OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/12/82 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is 3 Iowa City Council, regular• meeting, 10/12/82, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: None. The Mayor proclaimed 10/15/82 as White Cane Safety Day; 10/17/82 as Domestic Violence Awareness Day; and 10/24/82 as United Nations Day. City Clerk requested deletion of Item 3.c(1), Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales and Item 3.d(3), Dancing Permit for Starport, 18-20 Clinton, as applicant withdrew the applications. 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 Actions, regular Council meeting 9/28/82 and Special meeting 10/4/82, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.-9/23/82; Senior Center Comm. -9/9/82; Human Rights Comm. - 9/20/82; Board of Adjustment -9/15/82; Library Board -9/30/82; Housing Comm. -8/12 & 9/1/82; Committee on Community Needs -9/1 & 9/9/82. Permit Resolution recommended by City Clerk: RES. 82-249, Bk. 74, p. 941 TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT. Motions: To authorize City Engineer to sign application for use of highway right-of- way for utilities accommodation to Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. for Orchard St. & Highway 1, south. To affirm discharge of City employee William Stoner. Resolutions: RES. 82-250, Bk. 74, p. 942, ACCEPTING STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN BRYN MAWR HEIGHTS ADDN. PART 13. RES. 82-251, Bk. 74, p. 943, ACCEPTING PAVING IMPROVEMENTS IN BRYN MAWR HEIGHTS ADDN. PART 13. Correspondence: Protective Assn. for Tenants regarding water billing procedures, no reply necessary. Petition signed by 112 residents regarding streetlights on Wylde Green Road, referred to Traffic Engr. for recommendation. Convention Bureau regarding hotel/motel tax; Robert Armstrong regarding development and lease of department store 1 111CROEILMED BY I JORM MICR4ILAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 J L 1 01 _ial Actions October 12, 1982 Page 2 building on Parcel 64, referred to City Manager for reply. Housing Comm. expressing appreciation for dedicated performance of Lyle Seydel, no reply necessary. Memoranda from Traffic Eng. regarding: Taxicab stand, 400 block E. College; Parking on 900 Block of N. Summit St.; Yield sign at Winston Drive and 7th Avenue; supplemental flashing beacon at intersection of Burlington St./Governor St.; Parking in 1500 Block of Rochester Ave.; Parking prohibitions on Washington St. east of Dartmouth St. Applications for Use of Streets & Public Grounds: David Lubaroff, to have race to benefit Iowa City Hospice, Inc., 10/10/82, approved. Cooper Evans to set up table in Blackhawk Minipark to distribute literature, approved. Teresa Galeno, Newman Center, to have candlelight procession to the Pentacrest 10/9/82, approved. Application for City Plaza Use Permit, Eby's Sporting Goods Co. to sell Hawkeye paraphernalia in front of their store during home football games, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to set public hearing on 11/9/82, on the proposed rezoning of certain property located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Rochester Avenue and Amhurst St. from RIA to RIB. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Perret, to set public hearing on 11/9/82, on a proposed ordinance establishing an historic preservation commission for the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and providing for the establishment of historic preservation districts, and defining powers and duties in association therewith. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to set public hearing on 11/9/82, on the proposed rezoning of the moratorium area which was established by ordinance and is known as the "College Hill/South Dodge Street Neighborhood." The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Public hearing was held on the proposed rezoning of a 2.5 acre tract located south of and adjacent to the Iowa City corporate limits near the intersection of Willowcreek Drive and Highway 1 from County highway commercial to C2. Councilman Lynch explained that he was a part-owner of the property, and would abstain from voting. MICROrILMED SY J JORM MICROLA6 i I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I r C Ot -ial Actions October 12, 1982 Page 3 Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-251, Bk. 74, pp. 944-945, TO ANNEX A 2.5 ACRE TRACT LOCATED SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO THE IOWA CITY CORPORATE LIMITS NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF WILLOWCREEK DRIVE AND HIGHWAY I. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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 consideration and vote be waived for the Ordinance rezoning a 2.5 acre tract (Sladek) located south of and adjacent to the Iowa City corporate limits near the intersection of Willowcreek Drive and Highway 1 from County Highway Commercial to C2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/O, Lynch abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the above ordinance be considered and given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch abstaining, The Mayor declared the motion carried. Public hearing was held on the proposal to change the name of a portion of Dover Street to Perry Court. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, 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 ORD. 82-3084, Bk. 20, pp, 173-174 CHANGING THE NAME OF A PORTION OF DOVER STREET TO PERRY COURT, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, that the Ordinance be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. rezoninglof 603aSouth DubuquelfromnC2tto R38 Zone. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the Ordinance rezoning certain Property located at 603 S. Dubuque from C2 to R3B be considered and given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, that the Ord. rezoning certain property known as Forest View Court from RIA to RMH Zone, be considered and nICROFILMED BY JORM MIC ROLIN B' ' � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 1 i 1 r L Of ^.ial Actions October 12, 1982 Page 4 given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the Ord. rezoning certain property known as Tonwcrest Mobile Home Park from C2 to RMH Zone, be considered and given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, that the Ordinance rezoning certain property known as Hilltop Mobile Home Park from C2 to RMH Zone, be considered and given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, that the Ordinance rezoning certain property known as Bon Aire Mobile Home Lodge from C2 to RMH Zone, be considered and given first vote for passage. Councilman Erdahl reported that as he was involved in a litigation suit regarding Bon -Aire, he would abstain. Affimative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to amend the Resolution approving the amended subdivider's agreement of Lyn -Den Heights Subdivision, Part 2, by addition of language stating that approval was subject to Atty. Barker getting the final signature on the agreement. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 82-253, Bk. 74, p. 946, APPROVING THE AMENDED SUBDIVIDER'S AGREEMENT OF LYN-DEN HEIGHTS SUBD., PART 2, AS AMENDED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. John Suchomel, 320 E. Washington, noted his receipt of a certificate of appreciation presented to him from the Iowa Chapter of Muscular Dystrophy Assn. Public hearing was held on the Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, the Housing Code. Dir. Kucharzak gave a brief synopsis of the changes made. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to reappoint Melvin Schweer, 1140 Spruce St., for the Electrical Engineer slot on the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals, for a four-year term ending 10/26/86. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret to appoint Clair I4ICRDEILME0 BY JORM MICROLAB ) I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES I401.1ES J r 04 A al Actions October 12, 1982 Page 5 Rausch, 612 Manor Drive, and reappoint Diana Lewis, 1906 Hafor Circle to three-year terms ending 12/1/85 on the Riverfront Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Lynch, who was elected chair for the Citizens Committee on the Wastewater Treatment Plant, reported on their organizational meeting. Mayor Neuhauser asked who would be attending the Human Services meeting, 7-9 PM, at the First Christian Church and attendance was determined. The Mayor questioned whether Council would be discussing discontinuance of police towing of cars from private property. City Manager Berlin requested delay until several issues can be discussed with the Chief. Councilmember Perret called attention to the large amount of smoke coming from the University power plant last Sunday night, and asked if there were any emission standards. Berlin will check. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 82-254, Bk. 74, p. 947, ESTABLISHING MONTHLY FEES FOR INDIVIDUAL ALARMS TERMINATING AT THE IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 82-255, Bk. 74, p. 948, ESTABLISHING A FALSE ALARM FEE SCHEDULE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Staff will report on administrative process. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to adopt the Resolution Establishing Fees for Sound Permits and Sound Variances. It was decided to discuss the issue at an informal meeting. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to defer the consideration of the Resolution. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 82-256, Bk. 74, p. 949, AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHWEST INTERCEPTOR SEWER REPAIR TO BE RECEIVED 11/16/82 at 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to defer consideration of the Resolution establishing certain fees and charges with respect to the administration of regulations for taxicabs and taxicab drivers. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 14ICRONUIED BY JORM MIC RbLA6 ' � CEDAR RAPIDS DES I•IOIYES i I 1 r 0 :ial Actions October 12, 1982 Page 6 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 82-257, Bk. 74, pp. 950-960, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES TO GORDON RUSSELL ENTERPRISES d/b/a RUSSELL'S TOWING SERVICE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, call Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to defer second consideration of the Ordinance deleting the references to kiosks and permanent, privately - owned, free-standing structures in Chapter 9.1 providing for the regulation of public and private use of City Plaza, for additional and necessary changes. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 8:45 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A more complete description of Council activi- ties is on � file in 't"he office of the City Clerk. _"euu+lwu�pL� s/MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR s/A BB IE ST O FU�SQ, IITTY CLERK 6344-01 Submitted for publication on October 22, 1982. i MICROFILIIED BY JORM MICR6LA13 l ? I j CEDAR RAI -IDS - DES MOINES J r COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 12, 1982 Iowa City Council, regular meeting, 10/12/82, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Jansen, Knight, Kucharzak. Council minutes tape-recorded on Reel 82-18, Side 2, 1-817. The Mayor proclaimed 10/15/82 as White Cane Safety Day; 10/17/82 as Domestic Violence Awareness Day; and 10/24/82 as United Nations Day. City Clerk requested deletion of Item 3.c(1), Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales and Item 3.d(3), Dancing Permit for Starport, 18-20 Clinton, as applicant withdrew the applications. 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 Actions, regular Council meeting 9/28/82 and Special meeting 10/4/82, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.-9/23/82; Senior Center Comm. -9/9/82; Human Rights Comm. -9/20/82; Board of Adjustment -9/15/82; Library Board -9/30/82; Housing Comm. - 8/12 & 9/1/82; Committee on Community Needs -9/1 & 9/9/82. Permit Resolution recommended by City Clerk: RES. 82-249, Bk. 74, p. 941 TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT. Motions: To authorize City Engineer to sign application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation to Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. for Orchard St. & Highway 1, south. To affirm discharge of City employee William Stoner. Resolutions: RES. 82-250, Bk. 74, p. 942, ACCEPTING STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN BRYN MAWR HEIGHTS ADDN. PART 13. RES. 82-251, Bk. 74, p. 943, ACCEPTING PAVING IMPROVEMENTS IN BRYN MAWR HEIGHTS ADDN. PART 13. Correspondence: Protective Assn. for Tenants regarding water billing procedures, no reply necessary. Petition signed by 112 residents regarding streetlights on Wylde Green Road, referred to Traffic Engr. for recommendation. Convention Bureau regarding hotel/motel tax; Robert Armstrong regarding development and lease of department store building on Parcel 64, referred to City Manager for reply. Housing Comm. expressing appreciation for dedicated performance of Lyle Seydel, no reply necessary. Memoranda from Traffic Eng. regarding: Taxicab stand, 400 block E. College; Parking on 900 Block of N. Summit St.; Yield ,sign at Winston Drive and 7th Avenue; supplemental flashing beacon at intersection of Burlington St./Governor St.; Parking in 1500 Block of Rochester Ave.; Parking prohibitions on Washington St. east of Dartmouth St. j, MICROf RMED BY JORM MICR46LA13 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i J r Council Activities October 12, 1982 Page 2 Applications for Use of Streets & Public Grounds: David Lubaroff, to have race to benefit Iowa City Hospice, Inc., 10/10/82, approved. Cooper Evans to set up table in Blackhawk Minipark to distribute literature, approved. Teresa Galeno, Newman Center, to have candlelight procession to the Pentacrest 10/9/82, approved. Application for City Plaza Use Permit, Eby's Sporting Goods Co. to sell Hawkeye paraphernalia in front of their store during home football games, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to set public hearing on 11/9/82, on the proposed rezoning of certain property located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Rochester Avenue and Amhurst St. from RIA to R1B. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Perret, to set public hearing on 11/9/82, on a proposed ordinance establishing an historic preservation commission for the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and providing for the establishment of historic preservation districts, and defining powers and duties in association therewith. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. She explained that the ordinance would establish procedures not districts. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to set public hearing on 11/9/82, on the proposed rezoning of the moratorium area which was established by ordinance and is known as the "College Hill/South Dodge Street Neighborhood." The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Public hearing was held on the proposed rezoning of a 2.5 acre tract located south of and adjacent to the Iowa City corporate limits near the intersection of Willowcreek Drive and Highway 1 from County highway commercial to C2. Applicant John Sladek was present. Councilman Lynch explained that he was a part-owner of the property, and would abstain from voting. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-251, Bk. 74, pp. 944-945, TO ANNEX A 2.5 ACRE TRACT LOCATED SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO THE IOWA CITY CORPORATE LIMITS NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF WILLOWCREEK DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 1. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried.. 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 consideration and vote be waived for the Ordinance rezoning a 2.5 acre tract (Sladek) located south of and adjacent to the Iowa City corporate limits near the intersection of Willowcreek Drive and Highway 1 from County Highway Commercial to C2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the above / m LRo(ILMID BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MINES J L r Council Activities October 12, 1982 Page 3 ordinance be considered and given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Public hearing was held on the proposal to change the name of a portion of Dover Street to Perry Court. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, 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 ORD. 82-3084, Bk. 20, pp. 173-174 CHANGING THE NAME OF A PORTION OF DOVER STREET TO PERRY COURT, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, that the Ordinance be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Public hearing was held on the proposed rezoning of 603 South Dubuque from C2 to R36 Zone. Applicant Garry Ambrose, present. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the Ordinance rezoning certain property located at 603 S. Dubuque from C2 to R38 be considered and given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor noted that the Council does not usually waive all three readings at the public hearing. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, that the Ord. rezoning certain property known as Forest View Court from RIA to RMH Zone, be considered and given first vote for passage. Attorney Jansen stated that because of the official objection an extra -ordinary majority vote of Council would be required. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the Ord. rezoning certain property known as Towncrest Mobile Home Park from C2 to RMH Zone, be considered and given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, that the Ordinance rezoning certain property known as Hilltop Mobile Home Park from C2 to RMH Zone, be considered and given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, that the Ordinance rezoning certain property known as Bon Aire Mobile Home Lodge from C2 to RMH Zone, be considered and given first vote for passage. Because of an official objection, an extra -ordinary majority vote of Council (6) was required. Councilman Erdahl reported that as he was involved in a litigation suit regarding Bon -Aire, he would abstain. Affimative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried. t L I11cA0r ILMED a1' JORM MIC RWLAB CEDAR RAI -IDS DES MOVIES ' 1 L� Council Activities October 12, 1982 Page 4 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to amend the Resolution approving the amended subdivider's agreement of Lyn -Den Heights Subdivision, Part 2, by addition of language stating that approval was subject to Atty. Barker getting the final signature on the agreement. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 82-253, Bk. 74, p. 946, APPROVING THE AMENDED SUBDIVIDER'S AGREEMENT OF LYN-DEN HEIGHTS SUBD., PART 2, AS AMENDED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. John Suchomel, 320 E. Washington, noted his receipt of a certificate of appreciation presented to him from the Iowa Chapter of Muscular Dystrophy Assn. The Mayor commented that this was a very nice honor and Councilman Erdahl stated that there was always some good work John is doing. Public hearing was held on the Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, the Housing Code. Dir. Kucharzak gave a brief synapsis of the changes made in clarifying the existing language. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to reappoint Melvin Schweer, 1140 Spruce St., for the Electrical Engineer slot on the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals, for a four-year term ending 10/26/86. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret to appoint Clair Rausch, 612 Manor Drive, and reappoint Diana Lewis, 1906 Hafor Circle to three-year terms ending 12/1/85 on the Riverfront Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Lynch, who was elected chair for the Citizens Committee on the Wastewater Treatment Plant, reported on their organizational meeting, stating that they will meet in a month when they will be presented with alternative solutions and costs by the present consultant, Veenstra & Kimm, this study at no charge to the City. Minutes of meetings will be provided to Council. Mayor Neuhauser asked who would be attending the Human Services meeting, 7-9 PM, at the First Christian Church. Balmer will attend the first three meetings, McDonald will attend all meetings, Neuhauser and Lynch will attend the meeting on the 21st. After the City Attorney read theportion of the code which applies to official meetings, it was determined that only three Councilmembers should attend on the 21st. The Mayor questioned whether Council would be discussing discontinuance of police towing of cars from private property. City Manager Berlin requested delay until several issues can be discussed with the Chief so priorities can be set. Councilmember McDonald voiced his objection to discontinuing this practice. Councilmember Perret asked when the alley improvements between Linn and Clinton would be completed, and why it was taking so long. Berlin advised that from Linn to Dubuque is done, but the utility poles would not be removed until next Spring, and paving there would be done at that time. Perret requested a report on the status of the Dubuque St. renovation project. i� I-IICROFILI-CD By JORM MIC R(SIAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES '401AES L� L. M1 Council Activities October 12, 1982 Page 5 Councilmember Perret called attention to the large amount of smoke coming from the University power plant last Sunday night, and asked if there were any emission standards. Berlin will check. Councilmember Erdahl thanked the Mayor for filling in for him at a journalism class. He stated that the headline saying Council met in secret irked him, that there was a difference between that and a closed session, noting that important legal counsel was given at yesterday's session. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 82-254, Bk. 74, p. 947, ESTABLISHING MONTHLY FEES FOR INDIVIDUAL ALARMS TERMINATING AT THE IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT. Berlin explained that the fee was for maintaining a private system in the Police Dept. Perret questioned the time it would take and the process. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 82-255, Bk. 74, p. 948, ESTABLISHING A FALSE ALARM FEE SCHEDULE. Berlin explained that the department thought that five false alarms was a reasonable figure to start from. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Staff will report on administrative process. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to adopt the Resolution Establishing Fees for Sound Permits and Sound Variances. After 'an explanation of the types of permits and fees for each, it was decided to discuss the issue at an informal meeting. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald,. to defer the consideration of the Resolution. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 'Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 82-256, Bk. 74, p. 949, AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHWEST INTERCEPTOR SEWER REPAIR TO BE RECEIVED 11/16/82 at 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to defer consideration of the Resolution establishing certain fees and charges with respect to the administration of regulations for taxicabs and taxicab drivers. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 82-257, Bk. 74, pp. 950-960, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES TO GORDON RUSSELL ENTERPRISES d/b/a RUSSELL'S TOWING SERVICE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, call Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to defer second consideration of the Ordinance deleting the references to kiosks and permanent, privately -owned, free-standing structures in Chapter 9.1 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, providing for the regulation of public and private use of City Plaza, for additional and necessary changes. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. I 11ICROEILMCD BY J 1 JORM MICROLAB CEDAR NAPIDS • DCS '•t01NC5 I a- r Council Activities October 12, 1982 Page 6 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 8:45 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. ATTEST: ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR 1 MICROFILMED BY 1 JORM MICRQLAS -� CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I 1 J� INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 19, 1982 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 19, 1982, 7:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, McDonald, Erdahl, Balmer, Dickson, Perret. Lynch. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Stolfus, Jansen, Boothroy, Franklin. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel f82-21, Side 1, 1008 -End. IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE UPDATE - DEVELOPMENT SEQUENCE 1008 -End Balmer stated that it would be helpful to have an agenda. Erdahl pointed out his concern that Council might be making decisions without realizing they are making decisions. Boothroy stated that the neve format for the development sequence would be discussed tonight. Franklin reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission had suggested shifting the emphasis of the whole document away from the W.P.C.P. to alternative solutions for the wastewater management problems, and asked if Council agreed. Neuhauser said that one alternative could be delay, Staff agreed. Any time -frame for the Wastewater Pollution Control Plant is hard to predict. Balmer suggested that Council should look at two areas: 1) Phases I & II which can be handled by the present plant, 2) the situation of the problem areas in the 'horseshoe' and areas we are uuligateJ to take care o1. Franklin cited a correction to the first assumption to say that the Phase III time period is dependent on completion of the WPCP or some alternative solution. She explained how each area study was scored for the development sequence (page 25) resultinq in the map on page 26iii. The base year on all documents, computations, and all analysis is 1980. Any phase will be shifted forward if the previous phase is not finished. 1980 was used as the base year for starting the phases as it is a known population figure, census 1980. Erdahl stated that as a body, one of the important legal points Council is dealing with is that they are fulfilling a projected phasing and reasonably supply- ing substantial services, so they want a deadline they can easily meet. Jansen agreed. Erdahl asked what was the harm in kicking in Phase II at '83-'88, using '80-'82 as a data gathering period. Jansen stated that the '80 fix was very important from the standpoint of working with approved plats. Results of installing trunk sewers were discussed. Boothroy stated that the Plan indicates that short of any alternative system or any solution to the sewer problems, there are areas which can develop for eight years or so. Page 26iii is the long range development plan after the three phases. Boothroy explained the agreement signed by Hunters Run developers that they would allow the City to reconsider their zoning in five .years, and downzone it appropriately or change it. P&Z's concern was that there should be continual review of PAD's. The appropriateness of an agreement regarding zoning vs. an ordinance was discussed. Boothroy explained that for the area south of Sycamore, a trunk sewer would have to be installed, with lift station. Some of the land near Sand Road would need the WPCP to be sewered. The Highlander will dump into the 'horse- shoe'. P&Z has strong reservations approving new subdivisions proposed there over what is committed to, given the problems in the Rundell St. area. This could lead to a policy dealing with new subdivision plants. Some applications FIICRDFUMED BY J JORM MICR6LA13 ' ` j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES %1D19ES r Page 2 Council Informal October 19, 1982 from the West Branch Road area and Village Green area have been received. A color map showing the densities of areas was shown and explained. Perret stated that he had reservations regarding statements in the Inner City area. Franklin replied that P&Z also wanted further input. Regarding public lands, Lynch noted his pet peeve was that schools, city or University did not have to follow the Comprehensive Plan or zoning. Boothroy cited comments regarding the maintenance facility on First Avenue. The Airport Commission has said they will make agreements regarding use of their unused land. The intensity of University uses is not shown. Neuhauser thought an agreement regarding edges of University property was being discussed. Lynch would like to see what the University short-range and long-range plans are, so the City could assess the impact on transportation, utilities, etc. An overlay could be an internal planning tool for the City, but not a part of the document. Boothroy noted that specific industries are not shown on the map either. Staff is developing material in the Economic Development section dealing with the University and some of its projections, and things that may be of mutual interst between the City and the University,so the text may be expanded as opposed to the map. Cooperative planning thru the 28E Agreements should be pursued. Erdahl, Neuhauser and Dickson will be meeting with University representatives soon. The Comprehensive Plan will be sent to School, County, University for review. These agencies might not make public statements, but will discuss with staff. The map on Page 27i will be changed. The CIP schedule will have to be revised. A comment on page 30 regarding lift stations was pointed out. Neuhauser thouqht that it reflected reality. The second sentence, Franklin noted, reflects directly on the situation at the Highlander and lift station proposed east of Prairie du Chien. The engineers say this is a desireable situation. 28E Neuhauser noted that she had talked with the Supervisors, and/'perfectly agreeable to qoing ahead, to get the fringe agreement finally done. Erdahl pointed out that rather than make the agreement for two years, to put language in to extend it to five .years. A draft will be furnished to Council. City Attorney Jansen advised that the Clerk had received the payment for the water -main from Supervisor Donnelly this afternoon, who pointed out that all Supervisors had signed the warrant. AIRPORT OVERLAY aoothroy noted that the County legal staff is looking into the necessity for a joint Planning and Zoning Commission to enforce the airport overlay zone in the county. It could be handled with a 28E agreement, too. Meetinq adjourned, 8:50 P.M. ! 141CROFILMED BY JORM MIC REIL AB 1 ! CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1.10CVES r I 2721 -End =-13 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 25, 1982 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 25, 1982, 3:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Balmer, Lynch, Erdahl, Dickson, Perret, McDonald. Absent: None. Staffroembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Boothroy Jansen- 5 PM, Schmadeke, Farmer, Boren. Consultant Kfinn. Franklin, Vitosh. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel=82-21, Side 2, 1-950. TOUR OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT Supt. Harry Boren gave Councilmembers, Staff, news media and interested citizens a tour of the facility, and answered several questions. AGENDA - COUNCIL BUSINESS 1-30 1. Balmer asked if a new assistant City Attorney had been hired, if so, he would like a written memorandum. Other Councilmembers agreed. Later in the meeting City Attorney Jansen stated that Dick Boyle, 1st Asst. City Atty. would be attending the executive session, and he would introduce him then. 2. Balmer called attention to the new stop sign on Bowery/Suminit. Berlin explained that because of a letter from the neighbors, they had investi- gated; and this was the best interim solution. 3. Perret commented that he did not think enough care was given to the placement of the brick in front of the Library. Berlin advised that the letter in the packet was the Staff answer to this concern. Several Councilmembers wished to view the site. REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL, 505 E. Burlington 30-427 Developer Moreland and partners Miller and Apel presented a preliminary plat for development of 40-44 apartments on this parcel, a cost of two million dollars. A portion of the present building will be torn down, the histori- cal portion remaining. They have applied for R3A zoning, (which could allow 60 units), are asking for an extension of boundary for the revitalization area so they can apply for use of lls million in Industrial Revenue Bonds. The open space concept was noted. Perret commented that housing nearer to downtown was desireable, but his concern was that there is no policy for issuing IRB's for housing, and was also disturbed over expanding the revital- ization district on a case by case basis. Erdahl pointed out that this zon- ing could be the transition area to the zoning to the east. Councilmembers McDonald and City Attorney Jansen present at 5:00 P.M. The apartments will have balconies. The feasibility of using the old build- ing was discussed, also the question of the set -back if it is torn down. Effect of the flood plain, and effect of North Branch Dam on this area when finished, and this resulting effect on certification for the City Section 8 housing units was questioned. The planning staff was asked to report on changing the boundaries of the revitalization district, in- cluding the area south of the business district, and the engineering dept. to report on where the 100 year flood line is and effect of the Dam. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROIAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I i i r M1 Council Informal Page 2 October 25, 1982 LUMPA SUBDIVISION 427-500 Robert Lumpa appeared and presented a letter requesting a discussion of their proposed subdivision plat in the SW quadrant of intersection of Rochester Blvd. and Amhurst St. Boothroy said that this area would be served by the Rundell St. Sewer and P&Z Comm. had strong reservations on allowing any development on the East Side. City Attorney Jansen was aware of this issue, and of the decision on the Steven's litigation in 1979. Council asked for a report from the City Attorney as soon as possible. ZONING APPLICATIONS 500-562 Planning and Zoning's recommendation on rezoning of College Hill/South Dodge St. moratorium area noted. Council will meet on Monday night, November lst, 7-9 PM, to discuss this matter only. There will be no informal afternoon meeting that day, and no informal meeting on Tuesday that week. City Attorney Jansen has reviewed and concurs with P&Z recommendations. Staff is to alert citizens regarding this meeting. PROPOSED GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ISSUE 562-600 Memo in packet from Vitosh noted. This bond issue would fund projects in this fiscal .year. To sell bonds now, the interest rate would be 81,`;, and if the market holds, the City could save $400,000 over interest costs of the prior year. In the meantime internally funded projects speaks well for the City's financial management, Balmer stated. Councilmembers questioned the total cost for the Highway 1 improvements. Staff will provide a break- down. The cost of the Airport T -hangars will be abated with revenue from the rentals. The $920,000 figure for Ralston Creek North Branch Dam is for acquisition of land, design costs and sewer costs. AGENDA 600-720 1) Balmer, McDonald and Dickson will be attending the Human Services Agency budget hearing on Thursday. Budget forms are available from the City Manager. 2) The Mayor called attention to the letter from the University of Iowa Services for the Handicapped regarding their special day on Oct. 28th. Lynch will be at the ECICOG meeting, and the Mayor in Des Moines at a HUD meeting. Erdahl considered attending the kickoff. Dickson com- mented that she had heard that some of the handicap cuts on the side- walks are steep and severe. Location of these should be supplied to the City Manager so they can be checked. 3) City Manager Berlin reminded Council of their goal -setting session on November 3rd at 2:30 P.M. 4) Perret requested permission to attend the National League of Cities convention in Los Angeles, Nov. 27th. The Mayor is on the Board of Directors, but doesn't have time to attend all the sessions, and said she would welcome some assistance. There were no objections. Neuhauser commented that any Councilmember should bring to Council's attention any meeting relating to City business that they are interest- ed in attending. URBAN FRINGE COMMITTEE 720-950 Erdahl reported on their meeting discussing the 28E agreement in connection with the water main for the County Home; a 2 -year time period with a 2 -year automatic renewal. If the fringe agreement isn't done in two years, we'd 111CRD(ILMED BY CORM MIC R(jLS I ! CEDAR RAPIDS • DES F10N1NE5 ' rr � _ J r Page 3 Council Informal October 25, 1982 have another two years on the agreement. He was confident the details would be worked out. Neuhauser asked if the main would be installed before winter. Erdahl replied that he thought the details of the agree- ment were close to being worked out, and would hope we could proceed with whatever needs to be done with the water main and not hold it up. Neuhauser suggested a meeting with the Supervisors, before budget time, similar to goal -setting, with Ringgenberg as moderator, to set direction. Lynch commented that this would be helpful with Coralville and University Hts. councils also. Erdahl noted that work on the urban fringe agreement will begin after election. Lynch suggested discussing at goal session, and setting down precisely what Council will be doing the next few months. Others agreed. The City Manager asked if Council agreed with Erdahliscomment that the watermain construction not be held up. Neuhauser stated that she would not agree until water main contract is worked out. Lynch commented that the Mayor had missed that discussion at the last meeting. Erdahl ex- plained that the 28E agreement was net, as he understood it, a contract for the provision of the water, but an agreement going along with our provison of the water, and he has dealt with the Board under this assumption. He agreed to calling a special meeting to deal with the 28E agreement, on Monday, Nov, 1 at 6:45 PM, APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS The Clerk advised that the appointments to the Senior Center had been Postponed until November 23, so that the vacancies could be listed in the Post, so should not be considered by Council today. Board of Plumbers Examiners -all agreed on the appointment of Ira Anderson. Resources Conservation Comm. Balmer noted that Levy is a representative of Iowa -Illinois Gas & Elec. and Hotka was their representative whose term has ended. Councilmembers agreed on Howe, Levy and McPeak. Board of Adjustment -The City Attorney is arranging a meeting with members of this committee and the Mayor. Council decided to defer the appointment until after this meeting. Neuhauser pointed out that one person wanting to apply for this board could work only afternoons. Berlin suggested some way to know more about the applicants. 99ested finding Human Rights Commission -all agreed to reappoint Barcelo, appoint Scupham, and readvertise one vacancy. Parks and Recreation Commission -Berlin advised that Showalter had asked that the appointee represent a broad perspective, not just one sport. Council agreed to appoint Mitchell and willis. Meeting adjourned to executive session, 6:15 P.M. 111Lft0(ILnEO BY JORM MIC R(SLAB � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIRES I i r Z-74 EXECUTIVE SESSION OCTOBER 25, 1982 EXECUTIVE SESSION: October 25, 1982, 6:15 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: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, Jansen, Boyle, Carroll, Eggers, Grimes, Vitosh, Rynecki. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel X26, Side 2, 1133 -End. Reel #27, Side 1, 1-78. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret to adjourn to closed session under Section 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 Section 20, to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations; as such discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 28A according to Chapter 20.17(3). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilman Erdahl left the meeting when discussion of collective bargain- ing started. Moveded by ickson to adjourn 6/0, Erdahleabsent9' 8:00 P.M. f 141CRorILMED DY I JORM MIC RbLINB CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOINES I L INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 18, 1982 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 18, 1982, 4:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Balmer, McDonald, Lynch, Dickson, Perret- 4:36 PM, Erdahl-4:55 PM. Staffinembers present: Helling, Stolfus, Jansen, Shaffer, Kucharzak. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel 82-21, Side 1, 70-1008. CABLE TV COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS BTC Chrp. Terry present. Regarding the Universal Service Clause, Balmer questioned when the 61 dwellings, as listed in the memo, would be served, and if the extension policy had been formalized. Terry replied that some of the units fall under the required extension policies or the service clause. Sterling Ct. should not have been wired until Dec. 31st of thi-s year. Terry related previous efforts and stated the Commission has submitted a draft policy to ATC even though it was a requirement that ATC submit it, but they have not answered the letter. He explained the problem in Block 80, and the applicant might ask for a variance to bring the cable overhead. Helling called attention to the language in the Ordinance regarding under - grounding, alluding to the cable company being legally and reasonably able to supply service. The question is one of reasonableness, is the cost to provide a reasonable cost of return. McDonald stated that Joes has now built their own dish. Yutkin of ATC will be asked to attend a BTC meeting. Council members had no concerns regarding the ordinance changes listed in the memo, (4), in 10/6/82 memo from Terry. In relation to the material received regarding the TriAnnual Review, Balmer pointed out the success of the local access channels. Hawkeye has purchased a third porta-pack and camera, and have hired more people than they said they would. Terry commented that the only problem was the different answers given to each question by different office members. Councilman Erdahl arrived, 4:55 P.M. The Commission's suggestions for better use of the channels are on page 19 of the August 1982 Triannual Review Report. Neuhauser suggested a show interview- ing Chairpersons of Boards and Commissions, or presenting a 5 to 10 minutes commentary before Council meetings, by the City Manager or someone else, on items citizens might be particularly interested in. Terry said Access Iowa City group could follow up on this idea. He also complimented those volunteers on their work. He suggested a program showing the public what housing inspect- ors look for during an inspection. Terry commented that they could go to the University as a source, maybe a pre -Council show could be a project for a film class. Shaffer advised that there is no mechanism to have the cable company justify a raise in the monthly charge, but he is investigating along with the finance dept. personnel. Terry noted the Commission had asked for notice of any rate increase by Hawkeye, at least 30 days prior to a BTC meeting. Another concern of the Commissioners is that Iowa City is sharing, at their expense, some of the benefits with Coralville, University Heights and the University, as they r IIICRDr ILIAED By j JORM MICR6LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 70-516 J r L Page 2 Council Informal October 18, 1982 use the Access equipment. He pointed out that Hawkeye can only come to the Council to increase the base fee. INSPECTION OF OWNER -OCCUPIED DUPLEXES Memoran a rom Kuc arzak an A� tty. Jansen noted. Councilmember Erdahl asked that he not be involved in the decision on this issue, as it affects the value of his home. Neuhauser questioned if all the exemptions listed are required for a rental unit. Council discussed provisions which could be exempted for owner -occupied units, except for health and safety aspects. Kucharzak called attention to the liability for the City for negligent in- spection if deficiencies are not picked up in inspection of an owner -occu- pied portion of a duplex. The strongest resistance is to the fee, and it is costing the City to inspect. Owners have no monetary benefit, such as with the rental units. He suggested setting fees by class --single family, duplex, etc., regardless of ownership. He explained how sales or conversions could be handled. Neuhauser summarized Council's agreement to maintain the inspections, allow the appeal process for owner -occupied dwellings as long as they are owner -occupied, and reducing the fee. Kucharzak will draft a resolution on fees. 516-706 COUNCIL SALARIES Erda ca ed attention to the assumption in his July 1982 proposal that 706-1008 at the 1976 salary was a fair salary at that time. He suggested establishing a mechanism to consider a modest increase in Council salary every two years. niattention Hcalled heavy on ghts. Balmeragreed onedifficulty aofsbeing �away mfrom nyour family, it is a heavy burden, but stated a monetary figure could not be put on that issue. He does not want to see the salary attractive enough to make it a profession. He did agree that the Mayor's salary should definitely be increased. McDonald agreed that the demand on time was great. He called attention to the fact that Council had been congratulating themselves that they raised taxes only 4% last year. Now they are contemplating a transit levy. He would not vote for a pay increase. Lynch was basically against much of, or any, increase. He wanted an independent body to make a judgement. He pointed out that Council does not pay Boards and Commissions for their assistance. Neu- hauser asked if the City Manaqer's Advisory Panel could function. Asst. City Manager Helling advised that it could. Neuhauser thought it would be helpful to establish a review process, and establish an appropriate spread between Council and Mayor salaries. Helling advised a meeting would be set with Balmer and Neuhauser discussing the role of the Mayor with the Panel. Lynch wanted a survey of salaries in other Iowa cities. FRINGE COMMITTEE REPORT Erdahl reported on his meeting with Sehr, Donnelly and McDonald for discussion of the water main 2BE aqreement and the urban fringe issues at their recent Fringe Committee meeting. The Board of Supervisors have concerns with the length of the proposed 28E agreement, and say they do not want to bind future boards for a long period of time. They also say they do not intend to develop. Mayor Neuhauser left the meetinq, 5;55 P.M. The watermain 28E agreement will be redrafted for a term of two years, or until the overall urban fringe 28E agreement is passed. In 5 years, when the Comprehen- sive Plan is redone, the issue can be reviewed. Erdahl thought the City I, IIICROFIL141D BY JORM MICR6LA6 � CEDAR R4I1IOS DES F101YES 7 J 4 Council Informal October 18, 1982 Page 3 should rely on the good faith of the County Board of Supervisors, and work toward getting the Urban Fringe Agreement worked out and signed before the water main agreement expires. He discussed Attorney White's contention that the City was required to put water out to the area, as the City had annexed the area. McDonald added that he felt positive that after January 1, 1983 details could be worked out on the whole area. City Attorney Jansen advised that the proposed 20 years was keyed to the policy for development, and there was no harm to shorten it. There were no objections from Councilmembers, and as the Mayor was not present for the discussion, she will be consulted at tomorrow night's meeting to see if she agrees to the proposal.Erdahl presented. COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Balmer stated that an agenda for discussion of the comprehensive plan issues would be helpful, especially if there is an area to make a decision on. 2. Councilmember Balmer advised he would not be present the week of November 15th. 3. Helling called attention to the earlier starting time of the informal meeting on the 25th. There will be a tour of the wastewater treat- ment facilities. A bus will go from the Civic Center. Balmer will meet the group there. Meeting adjourned, 6:30 P.M. i i MICRDEILMED BY 1 J JORM NAICR6LAB j CEDAR RAPIDS DES MD IIVES I