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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-01-13 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES January 13, 1981 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 1/13/81, 7:30, P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Schmadeke, Meisel, Carroll, Hencin, Milkman, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 81-1, Side 1, 1-364. Mayor Balmer proclaimed January, 1981, as Alien Address Report Month and the week of January 18-24, 1981, as Jaycee Week. Mayor Balmer announced one change to the Consent Calendar, in Item 3d, the date of a public hearing for a user charge for the City's waste water treatment works should be March 10, 1981. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as amended: i Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 12/30/80, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. I Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecommuni- cations Comm. -12/16/80; Parks & Recreation Comm. -12/10/80; Human Rights Comm. -11/24/80; United Action for Youth -10/20/80. Motions: Approving refunding cigarette permits; Approving Class C Beer for Clyde Seaton dba Seaton's Cash & Carry Market, 1331 Muscatine; Approving Class C Liquor License for William Bock, Jr. dba Studio 114 Enterprises, Inc., 114 Wright St.; Approving Class C Liquor License for Grand Daddy's of Iowa City, Inc. dba Rosebud, 505 E. Burlington St.; Approving Class C Liquor License for Lorna Smith dba Smith & Company, 1210 Highland Ct. RES. 81-1, Bk. 66, p. 1, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 3/10/81 ON AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A USER CHARGE SYSTEM TO PROVIDE FUNDS NEEDED TO PAY FOR ALL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY'S WASTE WATER TREATMENT WORKS. RES. 81-2, Bk. 66, pp. 2-3, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE II -B. Correspondence: Robert J. Stika re service from Hawkeye Cablevision referred to the Broadband Telecommunications Specialist for reply. Johnson County Association for Retired Persons re use of third floor of the Senior Center, referred to the Senior Center Commission for reply. Memo from the Traffic Engr. re parking on Village Road. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. i MICROFILMED BY `JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 140INES L" Council Activities January 13, 1981 Page 2 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Lynch, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORDINANCE 81-3017, Bk. 17, pp. 1-3, AMENDING THE SIGN REGULATIONS FOR THE CBS ZONE, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Motion declared carried, 6/1, Perret voting "no". Affirmative roll call vote, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Perret. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt the above ordinance. Ordinance declared adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Perret, Erdahl. John Suchomel, 330h N. Lucas, appeared and recommended past Asst. City Attorney Robert Bowlin as a possible successor to City Attorney Hayek. Attorney Hayek will confer with Bowlin re the position and report to Council. Robert Morris, 231 N. Riverside, appeared and commended City Atty. Hayek on his fine job and also questioned when the Affirmative Action Policy would be discussed. Mayor Balmer announced the Policy would be discussed during Council Business. Councilman Perret stated that it had been a privilege to serve on Council while John Hayek was City Attorney. A public hearing was held on the Lower Ralston Creek/Small Cities Grantee Performance Report for the first program year ended October 31, 1980. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on a proposed conveyance of real property owned by the City of Iowa City (a portion of vacated Sand Lake Drive). No one appeared. A public hearing was held on a proposed resolution declaring that public convenience and necessity require the proposed additional taxicab service applied for by Hawkeye Cab Company. Councilmember Erdahl requested the commentary be kept at a high level. City Mgr. Berlin stated that the purpose of the public hearing was on the necessity to have more cabs and that any complaints should be written and the police would investigate. Moe Toomer, Sr., City Cab Company, appeared requesting that a penalty be included in the ordinance to deter companies from acting illegally. City Atty. Hayek pointed out that illegal acts are punishable as a misdemeanor. Nancy Draper, A Better Cab Company, appeared requesting clarification of the complaint procedure. City Mgr. Berlin stated that any complaints should be written listing specific dates, times and places and delivered to either the City Clerk, Police Dept., or his office. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-3, Bk. 66, pp. 4-5, DECLARING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRES ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN TAXICAB CERTIFICATES (4) TO HAWKEYE CAB COMPANY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities January 13, 1981 Page 3 Recommendation of the Human Rights Commission noted that the Council consider the following Commission weaknesses in making new appointments: (1) Hispanic; (2) prior experience in handling grievances; (3) blue collar worker; (4) lawyer. Mayor Balmer announced the following vacancies: one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 4/15/83 on the Mayor's Youth Employment Board; three vacancies for two-year terms expiring 3/1/83 on the Committee on Community Needs; two vacancies for three-year terms expiring 3/13/84 on the Broadband Telecommunications Commission. These appointments will be made at the February 24, 1981, City Council meeting. Mayor Balmer announced the appointment to the Committee on Community Needs would be deferred until February 24, 1981, and be made at the time the other two full terms would be filled. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Rusty Nancy Barcelo, 1220 Third Street, to the Human Rights Commission for an unexpired term ending 1/1/83. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-4, Bk. 66, p. 6, APPROVING AND FORMALLY ADOPTING AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Councilmember Neuhauser expressed disappointment with the coverage by the Press -Citizen. Mayor Balmer thanked the Committee for their efforts in formulating the Policy. Because of prior commitments of Councilmembers, it was agreed to cancel the budget meeting scheduled for Thursday evening. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-5, Bk. 66, pp. 7-9, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A 28E AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER. Councilmember Neuhauser questioned if the third floor office space was included in negotiation of this agreement. City Mgr. Berlin stated that this agreement excepts the third floor. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-6, Bk. 66, p. 10, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED PERMANENT POSITIONS IN THE STREETS -SANITATION DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, addition of a Maintenance Worker I. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-7, Bk. 66, P. 11, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED PERMANENT POSITIONS IN THE PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, a one-fourth time position to allow staff support to the Riverfront Commission. Resolution adopted 6/1 with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Nays: Vevera. Motion declared carried. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Council Activities January 13, 1981 Page 4 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-8, Bk. 66, pp. 12-14, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT (PROJECT 13) OWNED BY ALBERT AND WILFRIEDA HIERONYMUS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-9, Bk. 66, pp. 15-16, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION TO TIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN OF IOWA CITY, AND FURTHER CERTIFYING THAT THE REDEVELOPER'S MORTGAGE IS AN AUTHORIZED LOAN PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT FOR SALE OF LAND. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn 8:10 P.M. Motion declared carried. HN R. BALMER MER, MAYO ATTEST: . ABB 4SOLF—U—SS, CITY ERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRO_ LAB ;CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ...7 F INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION DECEMBER 30, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December 30, 1980, 7:00 P.M. in Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Ualmer, Neuhauser, Perret, Lynch, Roberts, Erdahl, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Melling, Karr, Ilayek, Schmeiser, Chiat, Kucharzak. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel #80-25, Side 1, 615-1003. COUNCIL AGENDA - COUNCIL TIME 1. Balmer called attention to the CCN minutes discussion of payment for the poles in the Plaza. Staff should convey to the Commission that the poles were not paid for from Block Grant funds. City Mgr. Berlin reported that the problem had been referred to the Ames Engineering, where adapting them to flag -poles will be investigated. 2. The Mayor asked that the by-laws for CCN and the Riverfront Comm. be referred to the Council Rules Committee for review. All agreed. 3. Councilmembers agreed on appointment of Eugenia McGee to the Committee on Community Needs and Joan Jehle to the Mayor's Youth Employment Board. 4. Berlin advised that staff has been working on the deeds for Scott Blvd., a few remaining to be finalized. AMENDMENT TO TIIE SIGN ORDINANCE PAZ Comm. Jacobson, Schmeiser present Perrot and Erdahl disagreed with the ordinance as written, which allows 50 sq. ft. per sign face. Commissioner Jacobsen commented that 50 sq. fl.. seemed reasonable to the Commission, but it was the Council who should make the decision. Council discussion included observations on size needed for visibility; number of signs non -conforming if size reduced to 25 sq. ft.; procedure to allow the Darling -Anderson sign construction. Schmeiser suggested basing the size of the sign on the size of the front wall of the building which faces the street. Berlin pointed out that the LSNRD for First Federal Savings A Loan was approved by Design Review without the sign, so it will need to be referred back to them. The Mayor stated that as two councilmembers would not vote for the ordinance, the reading,. would not be waived, and Council would proceed with a regular votr:. HERSHBERGER TRACT Schmeiser, Hayek present. Roberts noted concerns with assurances in City Atty. Hayek's letter. Hayek stated that he understood that the City would not attack, the building permits for homes already built, and noted that the letter would not help to provide a second access to the Oakes/Wegman properly; that there was no interest in the City acquiring land between the property in question and Oakes/Wegman property. To address the concerns expressed, he suggested redrafting the letter saying that the assurance was limited to the property in concern. Other Councilmembers asked for scheduling of discussion at an informal meeting with Atty. Meardon present. Hayek will have a redraft of the letter for that meeting. Meeting adjourned, 7:30 P.M. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 615-670 670-930 r 930-1103 . i MINUTES OF OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS -12/30/80 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is Iowa Cilty Council, reg. mtg., 12/30/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, special Council mtg., 12/15/80, and reg. Council mtg., 12/16/80, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Riverfront Comm. -12/3/80; Committee on Community Needs- ! 12/3/80; Airport Comm. -12/11/80. Motions: Suspension or Remission of Taxes on Account of Age or Infirmity for Mildred Jennings. Approving - disbursements in the amount of $2,361,558.95 for the period of November 1 through November 30, 1980, as recommended by the Finance i Director, subject to audit. Resolutions, Book 65: RES. 80-533, p. 1524- 1525, ACCEPTING THE WORK ON THE BDI SPECIAL ASSESS- MENT PROJECT, 1980 LETTING, pavement and storm sewers as constructed by Metro Pavers, Inc. of Iowa City. Motions: Setting public hearing to consider the Lower Ralston Creek/Small Cities Grantee Performance Report for the program year ended i 10/31/80 fort/13/81, and RES. 80-534, Bk. 65, pp. 1526-1527, setting a public hearing for 1/13/81 on a proposed. conveyance of real property owned by the City of Iowa City (a portion'of vacated Sand Lake Drive). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 80-3016, Bk. 17, pp. 180-182, REZONING A PORTION OF JACK I. YOUNG'S PROPERTY FROM RIA to R3A, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, secondod by Perret, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Official Actions Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all December 30, 1980 Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Page 2 Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SIGN REGULATIONS FOR THE CBS ZONE, be considered and given first vote for passage. Moved by Lrdahl, seconded by Perret, to amend the Ordinance as written by changing Section II.A. 8(b) from 50 to 25 square feet per sign face. Roll call vote on amending ordinance failed, 2/5, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Perret. Nays: Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Blamer. Absent: none. Motion declared defeated. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Erdahl, Perret. Absent: none. Motion declared carried. Haywood Belle, representing Able Construction Co. ;)appeared 'questioning the language used regard- ing the minority goal in ads and specifications for federal projects.' Mayor .Balmer'-'announced one vacancy for an unexpired 'term ending 5/1/83.. on the. Planning and ZoningCommission.' This appointment 'will be made at the 2/10/81-meeting of the City Council. Mayor Balmer.' expressed'cregret on'.the resignation of Robert Ogesen, and noted' appreciation of his nine years of service.' Moved; by Vevera seconded by Erdahl, to appoint Eugenia McGee, 1316 Center Avenue, to the Committee`o'n Community Needs for-an unexpired term ending 7/1/82. -Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by, Vevera; !seconded by, Perret, to appoint--Joan Jehle, 419`7th Avenue,'. to the Mayor's Youth` Employment Board for a three-year term expiring 12/30/83. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Recommendation of the Committee on Community Needs that the City Council approve the changes in the by-laws recommended by the Committee, referred to'-the Rules Committee. Recommendation of the Riverfront Commission that the City Council approve the'-adoption of the by-laws as 'amended by the 'Commission; referred to the Rules Committee. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-535, Bk. 65, pp; 1528-1530, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT TWO TO THE AGREEMENT WITH OUT OF DANGER, INC.,. DBA AID AND ALTERNATIVES FOR VICTIMS OF SPOUSE ABUSE, FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, REHABILITATE, AND UTILIZE A SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF SPOUSE ABUSE. Resolution adopted, 4/3, With the 0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101NES s: Official Actions following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, Erdahl, December 30, 1980 Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Page 3 Absent: none. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-536, Bk. 65, pp. 1531-1532, APPROVING FINAL ELEMENT OF THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS FOR SIGNAGE FOR OLD CAPITOL CENTER (URBAN RENEWAL PARCELS 83-1 AND 84-1). Annette Lilly, Chairman of the Design Review Committee, appeared. Resolution adopted 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Erdahl, Perret. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to defer consideration of a resolution authorizing mailing of City position letter reference Sam Hershberger subdivision to William Meardon. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-537, Bk. 65, pp. 1533-1538, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE •AND THE, CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH OBL PARTNERSHIP REGARDING ACCESS TO SCOTT BOULEVARD. Resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Lynch Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Nays: Erdahl. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-538, Bk. 65, pp. 1539-1555, AUTHORIZ- ING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE PRELIMINARY LOAN CONTRACT FOR PROJECT IOWA 22- 3. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Nays: Balmer, Vevera. Absent: none. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-539, Bk. 65, p. 1556, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK, TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN ELECTRICAL REVISIONS, PHASE I, TO TOWN AND COUNTRY ELECTRIC COMPANY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $19,315.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer commented that the bids were all considerably below the engineer's estimate. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-540, BK. 65, 1557-1570, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,600,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (YOUNKERS, INC. PROJECT) SERIES 1980, WITH THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE BONDS TO BE LOANED TO YOUNKERS, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION DULY QUALIFIED AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF IOWA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING A COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES HOMES Official Actions LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, December 30, 1980 CONSISTING OF THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, Page 4 IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING OF CERTAIN RETAIL FACILITIES; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE.` OF TRUST TO SECURE SAID BONDS; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND YOUNKERS, INC.; THE ASSIGNMENT BY FHE CITY, TO THE TRUSTEE OF THE RIGHTS AND INTEREST OF THE CITY 1N AND TO SAID LOAN AGREEMENT; THE SALE OF SAID BONDS; APPOINTMENT OF A TRUSTEE; AND RELATED MATTERS: Affirmative roll, call* vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by, Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 8:30 P.M; -:Motion declared carried. For a more detailed & complete description of uncil Activities & Disbursements, see Office of s/A88 E S 0 FUS�CITce epK OHNt� ALMER, MAYOR Submitted on 1/9/ 1 ed MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ..1 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES December 30, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 12/30/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling,, Hayek, Chiat, Schmeiser, Gannon, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on.Tape 80-23, Side, 1180-2010. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, special Council mtg., 12/15/80, and reg. Council mtg., 12/16/80, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Riverfront Comm. -12/3/80; Committee on Community Needs -12/3/80; Airport' Comm. -12/11/80. Motions: Suspension or Remission of Taxes on Account of Age or _ Infirmity for Mildred Jennings. Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,361,558.95 for the period of November l through November 30, 1980, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit.. Resolutions, Book 65: RES. 80-533, p. 1524-1525, ACCEPTING THE WORK ON THE BDI SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT, 1980 LETTING, pavement and storm sewers as constructed by Metro Pavers, Inc. of Iowa City. Motions: Setting public hearing to consider the Lower Ralston Creek/Small Cities Grantee Performance Report for the program year ended 10/31/80 for 1/13/81, and RES. 80-534, Bk. 65, pp. 1526-1527, setting a public hearing for 1/13/81 on a proposed conveyance of real property owned by the City of Iowa City (a portion of vacated Sand Lake Drive). Affirmative roll call. vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by. Perret, that the rule. requiring that ordinances must'be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 80-3016, Bk. 17, pp. 180-182, REZONING A PORTION OF JACK I. YOUNG'S PROPERTY FROM R1A to R3A, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all 1 Councilmembers present. -Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SIGN REGULATIONS FOR THE CBS ZONE, be considered and given first vote for passage. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to amend the Ordinance as written by changing Section II.A. 8(b) from 50 to 25 square feet per sign face. Roil call vote on amending ordinance failed, 2/5, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Perret. Nays: Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Blamer. Absent: none. Motion declared defgated. Affirmative roll call vote on first MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES Ir - Cr ^ Al Activities December 30, 1980 Paye 2 vote lar passage, 5/2 with the fullowiny division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Erdahlsent: none. Motion declared carried. , Perret. Ab Haywood Belle, representing Able Construction Co., appeared questioning the language used regarding the minority goal in ads and specifications for federal projects. Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending5/1/83 on the Planning and Zoning Commission. This appointment will be made at the 2/10/81 meeting of the City Council. Mayor Balmer expressed regret on the resignation of Robert Ogesen, and noted appreciation of his nine years of service. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint Eugenia McGee, 1316 Center Avenue, to the Committee on Community Needs for an unexpired term ending 7/1/82. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to appoint Joan Jehle, 419 7th Avenue, to the Mayor's Youth Employment Board for a three-year term expiring 12/30/83. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Roberts commented on the article in the paper stating that 16 firefighters were protecting 50,000 peopleand 'stated that these figures were incorrect.. Councilmember Neuhauser questioned if a time had been set to meet with Congressman Leach.' Asst: City Mgr. Helling 'stated that the Congressman's office would notify the City of a time. ' Recommendationof the Commi approve the changes ttee on`Community 'Needs that the City Council in the by-laws recommended by the Committee, referred to the Rules Committee., Recommendation of the Riverfront Commission that the City 'Council ''approve the adoption of the by-laws as amended by the Commission, referred.to the Rules Committee. by Neuhauser, onded 1528-1530,1' AUTHORIZING THEc MAYORbdahlTO rEXECUTEo'ANDDPTHEES. CITY CLERK TO 80-535, Bk-6ATTEST AMENDMENT TWO TO THE. AGREEMENT WITH OUT OF DANGER,..,INC. , OBA.,AID AND ALTERNATIVESTOR VICTIMS -OF 'SPOUSE ABUSE;"FOR THE USE Of COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, REHABILITATE; AND UTILIZE A SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF SPOUSE ABUSE. Resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret,' Erdahl, Lynch Neuhauser. Nays Roberts; Vevera, Balmer. Absent: none. Motion declared carried1.. Move 1531-1532;1 APPROVING'FINALeconded ELEMENT.OFVTHErPRELIMINARY DESIGNt RES. OPLANS FOR SIG AG FOR OLD, CAPITOL CENTER (URBAN RENEWAL PARCELS 83-1 AND 84-1 NAGE Chairman of the Design Review Committee, appeared:` Individual Councilmembers expresed their opinions re the color and sign. Resolution adopted 5/2ttwithlthe following division' of vote: Ayes: 'Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Erdahl, Perret. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to defer consideration of a resolution 'authorizing mailing of City position letter reference Sam Hershberger subdivision to William Meardon. present. Motion declared carried, 7/0all Councilmembers MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Cu_ocil Activities December 30, 1980 Page 3 . Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-537, Bk. 65, pp. 1533-1538, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH DBL PARTNERSHIP REGARDING ACCESS TO SCOTT BOULEVARD. Resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Lynch Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Nays: Erdahl. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-538, Bk. 65, pp. 1539-1555, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE PRELIMINARY LOAN CONTRACT FOR PROJECT IOWA 22-3. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Nays: Balmer, Vevera. Absent: none. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-539, Bk. 65, p. 1556, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN ELECTRICAL REVISIONS, PHASE I, TO TOWN AND COUNTRY ELECTRIC COMPANY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $19,315.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer commented that the bids were all considerably below the engineer's estimate. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-540, BK. 65, 1557- 1570,, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,600,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (YOUNKERS, INC. PROJECT) SERIES 1980, WITH THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE BONDS TO,BE LOANED TO YOUNKERS, INC., A,DELAWARE CORPORATION DULY QUALIFIED AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF IOWA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING A COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY -OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, CONSISTING OF THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING OF CERTAIN RETAIL FACILITIES; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE OF TRUST TO SECURE SAID BONDS; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A, LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND YOUNKERS, INC.; THE ASSIGNMENT BY THE CITY TO THE TRUSTEE OF THE RIGHTS AND INTEREST'OF THE CITY IN AND TO SAID LOAN AGREEMENT; THE SALE OF SAID BONDS; APPOINTMENT OF A TRUSTEE; AND RELATED MATTERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Councilmembers Neuhauser and Balmer reported on the good comments they had received regarding the new building and how proud they were that Younkers was part of downtown. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adjourn B:30 P.M. Motion declared carried. 41l1E.M:1:11.'N j2VT - V I ATTEST: 7AMM STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES ..7 -417 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION DECEMBER 22, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December 22, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Perret, Vevera, Roberts, Lynch, Erdahl, Neuhauser 1:45 P.M. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel N80-25, Side 1, 261-615. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. 261-480 Ordinance Amending Si nOr ommissioner B um present. Boothroy reportedtat the Commission had reconsidered the ordinance amending the sign regulations for free-standing and monument signs. They agree that a sign should not exceed 50 square feet per sign face. Schmeiser will be present for next week's discussion, including provisions in the new zoning ordinance, and other criteria to be considered. Berlin will check to see if the Design Review Committee had reviewed the sign for First Federal Savings & Loan LSNRD. Council can waive the rules and give all three considerations of the Ord. at the next meeing. Ordinance Rezonin Portion odf Youn Tract Boothroy advised that he wou ave the legal description for the 22,000 sq. ft. portion, and the legal department would approve the new ordinance. Roberts pointed out that -the Elks Country Club has an easement for water over a portion of this land. Boothroy will check this out. COUNCIL BUSINESS Neuhauser present, 1:45 P.M. 480-615 1. Balmer questioned whether or not Riverside St. would be closed all winter. Berlin advised that it would, but would check. 2. Balmer requested that the next time a special meeting needed to be called, that Berlin make sure that all seven members would be present to sign the waiver. The Clerk advised that in the future the special letters will be delivered by the police, and signed for then, altho it takes more time by the Clerk's office and the Police Dept., instead of using the waiver process. 3. Vevera stated that he would be hooked up to the Cable TV system next week. Berlin commented that anyone who had called and requested service was being hooked up, and after those were installed, the rest of the area would be systematically contacted. 4. Lynch called attention to complaints he had received regarding the one-way at the Iowa State Bank Drive -In at K -Mart. Balmer and Berlin advised that the traffic pattern works very well, really helping the traffic flow. 5. Perret thought that the parking area for the South Hy -Vee was not clearly marked for exiting. Berlin noted that it did comply with the LSNRD. The North Hy -Vee does not, an island was deleted to facilitate parking for the bus. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl to adjourn to executive session under Chapter 20.17(3), to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations; as such discussion MICROFILMEO BY 'JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401HES Informal Council Page 2 December 22, 1980 is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 28A according to Chapter 20.17(3). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, Rynecki, Scholten, Carroll, Vitosh, Eggers. Minutes tape-recorded on Reel #20, Side 1, 1123 -End, and Side 2, 1-1029. Councilmembers discussed collective bargaining for Police and Fire. Councilman Erdahl left the meeting. Councilmembers then discussed the AFSCME contract. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret to adjourn, 5:20 P.M. Motion declared carried, 7/0. SPECIAL MEETING The special meeting was not held, as the waiver of call of the special meeting was not signed by all the Councilmembers. i I I li 3 't f I , I I i 3 j MICROFILMED BY !JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JANUARY 12, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: January 12, 1981, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Lynch, Roberts, Vevera, Erdahl, Perret. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel d80-25, Side 1, 1003 -End, and Side 2, 1-413. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 1003-1141 1. In response to the addition of two permanent positions, City Manager Berlin explained that the Union had raised the question, and staff thought it was appropriate to make these positions permanent. It does not increase the payroll. 2. Berlin stated he would find out what the business is, for which a grant is being sought by U.A.Y. Neuhauser advised that she had toured the U.A.Y. operation and was impressed with the orderly way the organization was run. 3. City Mgr. Berlin called attention to amendments to be made to the Resolution setting public hearing on user charges for expenses of the waste -water treatment works. Hearing will be set for 3/10/81, and notice will be published twice. The Resolution will be corrected for the formal meeting. 4. Lynch questioned the cost of processing taxicab applications. Clerk Stolfus outlined the costs and the charges paid by the taxicab companies. 5. Vevera advised that a notice of a no -smoking sign which had not been posted had been overlooked. 6. Balmer commended the City Manager and staff for being on top of the pro- posed changes by the State in the rules regarding soil -erosion plans, as explained in the memo in the packet. 7. Balmer also called attention to the letter in the packet sent to Rep. Leach, Sen. Jepsen & Sen. Grassley from the City Manager regarding objections to the rule changes for Section 8 Housing program. The response from NAHRO was researched by the Iowa City legal staff. Balmer commented that these changes are contrary to the proposed policy that the Federal Government be less interfering. Neuhauser advised that according to the League of Municipalities, many bills were being introduced in the state legislature which mandate City. procedures but provide no funding. 8. Roberts called attention to Meisel's memo on snow removal, and asked if there would be duplication of services by the City and County. Berlin explained the transition problems from the old to the new aging agency, and recalled that the Council' had agreed that the City would not provide services if someone else could. Equipment to be transferred was purchased with CDBG funds. 9. Balmer requested a decision be made regarding the tornado warning siren located at Lincoln School. Berlin explained that although the school administration did not view adversely the moving of the site west along the fence line, there was no concensus from the neighbors. After dis- cussion of liability and previous efforts to modify the sound, a majority of Councilmembers agreed to activate the siren by Spring. 10. Neuhauser thanked staff present, Hencin and Milkman, for work done on the Small Cities Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Project, and related one citizen's positive comments on dealing with City staff. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council January 12, 1981 11. Vevera questioned how the new telephone numbers would help the City. Berlin advised that the proposed changes regarding charges for areas away from the Civic Center would have been more costly. 12. Roberts stated that he thought it would be profitable to use small buses for transit, and if 1/3 of the transit route miles were driven by small buses, according to the figures presented by Mose, a possible $75,000 could be saved, as well as rental for used buses. Neuhauser pointed out that costs are predicated on a full bus. Berlin called attention to maintenance problems, storage space, time needed to get grant and delivery of buses. Through COG a better utilization of the three systems could be explored. Balmer commented that there would be further discussion with the budget discussion on the 26th. TRANSIT INTERCHANGE Mose & Lundell present. Lundel�l'advlset&t buses had started to use the new bus interchange areas 1441-1745 today. He distributed information regarding the ribbon -cutting ceremony on 1/20/81. Guests will include the Director of U.M.T.A., Kansas City,!Lee Waddleton and Director I.D.O.T., Public Transit, Joanne Short. Other events are scheduled. Neuhauser suggested a sign advising motorists to keep to the right, as the barricades in front of the bus stop have been removed. Berlin will check with the Traffic Engineer. APPOINTMENTS Commit— t—'— ee on Community Needs -Council agreed to defer this appointment until February 24th, when there will be two other vacancies to fill. Human Rights Commission -Balmer called attention to distribution of an addi- tional application from Rusty Barcelo. All agreed on the appointment of Barcelo. CITY ATTORNEY SELECTION PROCESS The Mayor suggested that Council should determine if the position should be 4 filled on a full-time status or as previously, with an outside attorney. Council discussed various aspects of the memo from the City Manager in the packet. Several agreed to formation of a committee, (some agreed to the inclusion of the City Manager, some wanting more than one Councilmember,) to screen applications,.but the majority of Councilmembers agreed that the Council should choose from several recommendations, not just one. Other Councilmembers wanted the Council to screen applications and choose the attorney. Several Councilmembers preferred the present set-up, a supervisory City Attorney, outside the Civic Center. Others wished to leave the options open, or set a salary for a full-time position. Several agreed that Council - members memo. Othersdiscuss suggestedPosition thewith workloadapplicants, thenot departmentstated and the qualifications for the City Attorney should be reviewed. The salary for Hayek from 1964-1980 varied from 27 to 31 thousand. Because of the question asked regarding the attorney's review of the new zoning ordinance, Berlin advised that a meeting would be scheduled with Hayek present. Legal is preparing an opinion regarding the process to be used under the open meetings laws. It is understood by Council that in any discussion with applicants that Councilmembers will make no commitments. The City Manager wil'1 provide additional information to Council regarding the process. i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES 1 1745-1765 j 1765-2281 .1 6 Informal Council Page 3 January 12, 1981 REVISED AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY 2281 -End Task Force Members, Meisel, McCart, Yates, Orelup, Eggers, Kucharzak, Keating, Miller, Morris, Carroll, Woito, Helling present. Absent: Marcus. Meisel explained the actions and deliberations of the Task Force resulting in the Draft Affirmative Action Policy. The persons assembled then viewed a slide presentation, "A Tale of '0", (Of being different). Side 2 Berlin noted interim measures to be taken which will require reports from 1-218 Department Heads on actions taken regarding construction or service contracts to comply with our 6.2 commitment to HUD regarding City minority business contracts. Phyllis Williams will work with the staff to develop a policy and a program in this area for Council adoption later. Council discussed the option of city employees filing a complaint against the City with the Human Rights Commission. Berlin related concerns from the legal staff, advising that they do not recommend this procedure. An alternative is to clarify the ordinance, or say that this avenue is not available to City employees. Woito explained that the grievance procedure included is not a remedy at law, only a personnel procedure. City Mgr. Berlin pointed out that although in 1972 the City efforts were accepted by the Federal E.E.O.C. as a policy and program, it is not adequate for today's needs, and that this draft is a policy, and institution of it will carry it into a program which will be written by the Director of Human Relations. Erdahl noted his pleasure that Morris had called attention to the City's lack of a real program. Morris commented on the definition of policy, and of program; need for statistics on minority recruitment and hiring for higher positions; and commended the Task Force for their good job on the policy, and offered their group's assistance (NAACP) in implemen- tation. Others present had comments and questions. Lynch asked how 'sexual orientation' was to be implemented. Eggers replied that as used on Page 1, Sec. II, it means that this is not a protected class under this document. The resolution will be added to Tuesday night's agenda. Balmer commented on the report showing that the City had a very good record regarding efforts in hiring of minorities. 218-312 IOWA CITY CONFERENCE BOARD The informaT meeting recessed so that the meeting of the Iowa City Conference Board could be held. Minutes of this meeting are written up separately. BUDGET SCHEDULE 312-413 As ync w— be out-of-town on January 14th, and others had prior commitments, it was agreed that the meeting would be moved to Thursday, January 15th, at 7:00 P.M. Balmer noted that the School Board was considering cutting their funding of the school crossing -guard program. Neuhauser suggested that a letter be written to the advisory group, making them aware of the changes to be made in funding. Council agreed that they would not be increasing City funding beyond the figure presented in the budget, and would not increase the level of service. Meeting adjourned, 4:45 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1401NES