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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-03-10 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES March 10, 1981 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/10/81, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser, Roberts. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Vitosh, Heaton, Whetstine, Schmadeke, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 81-1, Side 2, 338-570. Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of March 9-15, 1981, as Youth Orchestra Week and the week of March 8-14, 1981, as Downtown Dedication Week. Moved by Lynch, 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 Council Activities, reg. Council mtg., 2/24/81, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: United Action for Youth - 1/21/81; Design Review Committee -1/8/81; Airport Comm. -2/19/81 & 2/23/81; Senior Center Comm. -2/6/81; Resources Conservation Comm. - 1/27/81; Planning and Zoning Comm. -12/18/80 & 1/15/81; Committee on Community Needs -2/11/81; Riverfront Comm. -2/4/81. Permit Resolutions and Motions: RES. 81-39, Bk. 66, p. 94, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for BPO Elks #590 dba BPO #590, 637 Foster Road. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Rugger -Burns Restaurants, Inc. dba Gringo's, 115 E. College. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Sheep's Head Limited dba Sheep's Head Cafe, 209 N. Linn. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Lucky Stores, Inc. dba Eagle Supermarket #157, 600 N. Dodge and Eagle Supermarket #220, 1101 S. Riverside Drive. Approving Class C Beer Permit for Drug Fair #9, 121 E. Washington. Correspondence: Richard Osterman, president of the Iowa City Apartment Association, re housing inspection fees, referred to the City Manager for reply. Elderly Services Agency Board of Directors re funding, referred to the City Manager for reply. Tom Hoogerwerf, president of the Chamber of Commerce, commending Council's action to keep Washington Street open between Clinton and Capitol. Wendy Gronbeck, member of the PALS Board, expressing appreciation for the Council's support of the PALS program. Jan Peterson and Janet Martin, of the PALS staff, expressing thanks for the Council's support. Memo from Traffic Engr. re gate entrance to Oakland Cemetery, noted. City Clerk Stolfus stated that as advised by the Building Inspector, the problem with the Eagles Supermarket #220 had been correced. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES L... Council Activities March 10, 1981 Page 2 Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to defer consideration of resolution approving the preliminary plat of Linder Valley Subdivision. Motion declared carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to defer consideration of a resolution approving the preliminary plat of Deer Hill Estates. Motion declared carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to defer consideration of a resolution clarifying the intent of the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan for land use, trafficways, and community facilities, with regard to Foster Road. Motion declared carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. John Suchomel, 330h N. Lucas, appeared and commended Council and Old Capitol Associates on the great job they have done with accommodations for the handicapped in the Old Capitol Center. A public hearing was held on an ordinance establishing a user charge system to provide funds to pay for all expenses associated with the City's waste water treatment works. Approximately twenty persons, including a representative from Veenstra and Kimm, Consultants, and various staff and media were in the audience. No interested persons spoke for or against the proposed ordinance. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to re -appoint Nancy Seiberling as trustee of the Green Fund of Project GREEN for a three-year term expiring 3/1/84. Motion declared carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Councilmember Perret questioned whether or not any Councilmember would be interested in participating in a workshop sponsored by Niel Ritchie, co-chairman of local Congress Watch on potential impact of President Reagan's budget cuts. Congressman Leach has been invited to attend. Mayor Balmer stated he and Councilmember Neuhauser had just returned from Washington where they discussed the budget with local legislators, and that he favored Councilmembers participating on an individual basis only. Councilmember Perret will report back to Council with more definite information. Mayor Balmer announced an upcoming meeting with representatives of the Downtown Association to discuss environmental concerns and "Clean -Up Day" and noted the need for policy re clean-up of the downtown area as an ongoing process. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to defer consideration of a motion accepting petition and waiver for additional improvements for the 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvement Project, resolution amending the Resolution of Necessity for the 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvement Project and approving amended preliminary schedule, resolution accepting the work for Part C of the 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvement Project, and a resolution directing the engineer to prepare final plat and schedule of assessments for the 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvement Project. Motion declared carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-40, Bk. 66, pp. 95-96, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO AN APPLICATION WITH THE MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES L.' Council Activities March 10, 1981 Page 3 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR A GRANT UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964 AS AMENDED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-41, Bk. 66, p. 97, RESOLUTION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (JCCOG). Resolution declared adopted, 4/0, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Perret, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: none. Abstaining: Erdahl. Absent: Neuahuser and Roberts. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-42, Bk. 66, pp. 98-101, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 81-25 AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND CLERK TO ATTEST AGREEMENTS WHEREBY CITY SHALL CONVEY PORTION OF VACATED LINN STREET TO PHILIP C. CARY AND AUTHORIZING SAID CONVEYANCE WITH RESERVATION OF EASEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-43, Bk. 66, pp. 102-107, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND (MARK HENRI LTD. OF IOWA CITY PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $150,000, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS FOR MARK HENRI LTD. OF IOWA CITY AN IOWA CORPORATION; THE EXECUTION OF A LENDER LOAN AGREEMENT WITH FIRST NATIONAL BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA, PROVIDING THE TERMS AND SALE OF SUCH BOND; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH MARK HENRI LTD. OF IOWA CITY PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BOND, AND RELATED MATTERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-44, Bk. 66, pp. 108-113, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND (MICHAEL J'S INC. PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $150,000, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS FOR MICHAEL J'S INC., AN IOWA CORPORATION; THE EXECUTION OF A LENDER LOAN AGREEMENT WITH FIRST NATIONAL BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA, PROVIDING THE TERMS AND SALE OF SUCH BOND; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL J'S INC. PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BOND, AND RELATED MATTERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-45, Bk. 66, pp. 114-115, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1982. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-46, Bk. 66, pp. 116-121, CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, setting a public hearing on 4/7/81 on an application for twenty-five additional units of Section 8 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 4 �g I,— Council Activities March 10, 1981 Page 4 existing family units. Motion declared carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-47, Bk. 66, p. 122, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR TWENTY- FIVE FAMILY UNITS UNDER SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING PROGRAMS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 7:55 P.M. Motion declared carried. 40iHN_RBALMER, MAYOR AB IE S OLFUS, CITY CLVRK MICROFILMED BY 1JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION FEBRUARY 23, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: February 23, 1981, at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Neuhauser, Perret, Lynch, Erdahl, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED, Reel H81-5, Side 1, 1-2444. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING Boothroy, Schmeiser, Schmadeke, Farmer 1-650 Spring Valle Su�bd. Prel. & Final Boothroy noted previous concern over adequate access .Is Coralville had requested an indication from the Council on a recommendation, the concensus was to deny Part I and approve Part II as recommended by Planning and Zoning and Staff. Linder Valle Subdivision Prel. Johnson County is waiting for the City's recon t on. T e applicant was willing to provide an access along the East property line forfuture extension of the Street. The County Board of Health,has approved a'redrawing of lot sizes which will allow use of septic tanks. Council discussed the requirement for provision of rural development standards for the streets and decided to.require compliance from this Subdivision, but asked for relooking.at the standards for the streets. River Crest Estates/Deer Hill Estates Dr. Hershfield and Dennis Sauegling p`resenelATW(Td'gli-Thln su6-dT'vTs onTs within the Iowa City area of juris- diction, the likelihood of annexation is very remote (30 years), as the area is north of the Iowa River. Dedication for future easements and detention basin will be provided. The letters regarding the water distri- bution system and storm water management have been received. After further discussion of requiring of rural development standards for the proposed private drive, Council asked that the matter be removed from the County's agenda. Staff will come back with recommendations for revision of rural development standards for Council discussion on March 9th. OAKES SUBDIVISION Oakes present. Mayor Balmer called attention to memo 650-820 from c ma a e, 2/19, regarding lift station for Oakes Subdivision drainage area. Schmadeke noted that this area will always need a lift station. There will be no provision of sewer north of Interstate 80 for 40 years. There is enough land within the City limits now for 200,000 population. By using Prairie du Chien Sewer to connect to the River Corridor System, the capacity will be exceeded for the Prairie du Chien Sewer. It handles 68 acres now, would increase to capacity for 230 acres. The Prairie du Chien sewer will need to be upgraded in the future anyway. A lift station has a life of 20 years, is paid for by the subdivider and will be the City's responsibility after 20 years. The Mayor noted that a majority agreed to use of the lift station, Perret & Erdahl objecting. FOSTER ROAD East of Prairie du Chien Road. The Planning and Zoning Comm. 820-1030 recommended not amending the Comprehensive Plan Map, leaving Foster Road in, but agreed to an offset at Prairie du Chien. Boothroy presented a preliminary sketch for Oakes Third Addition showing access to Prairie du Chien thru Lot 7, and northerly alignment for Foster Road. This concept MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140111ES 1, - �1 Page 2 Informal Council February 23, 1981 was agreeable to Council. They did not wish to amend the Comprehensive Plan Map by deletion of Foster Road. The sketch as discussed was filed with the City Clerk. Oakes expressed concern that they would be providing a short-cut thru their subdivision. Alternatives regarding purchase of property for the Dubuque/Prairie du Chien portion will be provided soon. TRANSIT ISSUES Mose, Lundell Washincton Street Transit Interchange The Mayor reported that he did not favor t e recommen ationfro m the -City Manager and Transit Manager to close Washington St. to automobile traffic in front of the Mall. A majority of Councilmembers agreed. Representatives from Downtown Association, Lehman and Crum, asked consideration to leave the street open, and offered other suggestions. Parking enforcement and use of island by passengers was discussed. Council was urged to view the problem area at 5 P.M. Staff was requested to look at operational procedures and report on practical alternatives to minimize the problems. A representative for the bus drivers noted their preference for closure of the street to automobiles. Lundell called attention to a study by graduate students of the problem. Small Buses Mose summarized conclusions shown in charts submitted with is mFi� emo. Hours for drivers on most routes are either 6AM to 2PM or 2PM to IOPM. Councilmembers discussed use of small buses with the large buses at peak hour, 4PM, and running until 6:30 when large buses would stop, small buses continuing to IOPM. If small buses were decided on, Council favored purchase of good quality buses. Funding alternatives were suggested. Staff will report on alternatives for funding using the small buses and prepare a budget. 1030-1447 Capital Improvements Projects 1447-1990 Accessible Vans Page 40 CIP. It was noted that the University would like to get out of providing accessible vans for the students. This item will remain in the CIP. New Transit Garage Concensus was to move this item up to FY84. Bus Fleet Ex ansion/Re lacement Buses have not converted to natural gas use. Deese is used in summer and N2 used in winter, for a savings of $30,000. This item will remain in the CIP. MANAGEMENT ADVISORY PANEL City Manager Berlin asked if Council had any add- itions to the agenda ist of panel priorities and procedures. Regarding N2, Discussion of Council Salaries, Neuhauser stated that she would not support a raise for Councilmembers, but would support a decrease; and would support a raise for the Mayor because of the number of hours worked by a Mayor, but would limit the term to be served. She also opposed the proposed raise for the County Supervisors. After discussion, the Mayor advised that a majority of Councilmembers were not in favor of an increase in Council salary. However, Perret will appear before the Management Advisory Panel regarding the issue. APPOINTMENTS Mayor's Youth Employment Board, Council agreed to appoint 1990-2060 Dav— e BayTs; to Committee on Community Needs, Sandra Lockett, Janet Cook, and reappoint Pat (Cora) McCormick; to Broadband Telecommunications Comm., William Terry and Nicholas Johnson. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES F Page 3 Informal Council February 23, 1981 AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 2080-2444 1. Berlin asked whether or not there were any objections to the request from City Cab Co. for a cab stand in front of Wilsons on College St. for the period from Mar. '81 to Mar. '82. As there were no other written requests for space or objections to this request, Council agreed to approve the request. 2. Regarding Item N20, acceptance of five parcels of right-of-way from IDOT for access and frontage roads to Highways 1 and 518, Berlin advised that it was appropriate to accept the parcels at this time. 3. John Willers, Shive-Hattery, was present to discuss proceedings for amending 1979 BDI Second Additions Improvement Project. As there was a question regarding setting public hearing, staff will look into the matter. 4. The City Clerk advised that there would be addition of a Proclamation and an approval of a liquor license to the agenda. 5. Roberts questions proposed action to be taken regarding Dr. Hicks request regarding parking on Village Road. Berlin advised that the item had been referred to Traffic Dept., and he would report back, i 6. Lynch reported noticing that school buses do not put out their 'STOP' arm when stopped, and questioned if this meant that cars could go around the stopped bus. Staff will report. 7. Erdahl questioned procedures regarding excessive charges at the Animal Shelter. Berlin will check. He also advised that the March 15th dead- line for purchase of licenses will be extended for this year. 8. Vevera commented on the poor signs for exiting of cars from Parking Ramp B. 9. Vevera reported on a storm water drainage problem in the Oakcrest area, and repair suggested by Nate Moore. Staff will investigate. 10. Neuhauser commented on problems aired at the meeting of the Northside residents, especially when several different city departments would have jurisdiction over the problems reported by citizens. Berlin suggested that a complaint be filed with HIS who could coordinate all compliance, or all complaints could be directed to him. Meeting adjourned, 4:40 P.M. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES -1 V - --I MICROFILMED By `JORM MICROLAB CtDAR RAPIDS -DES -MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL -2/24/81 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/24/81, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Mayor Balmer gave his State of the City Message. Mayor Balmer proclaimed March 8-14, 1981, as Girl Scout Week. Mayor Balmer announced the addition of a 'Class C Liquor License for Magoo's to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 2/10/81, as published, subject to 'correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human " Relations Comm. -1/26/81; Airport Comm. -2/5/81 & 2/12/81 Bd. of Library Trustees -1/22/81; City Conference Bd.-2/9/81; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -1/20/81; Civil Services Comm. -1/20/81; Housing Comm. -2/4/81; Design Review Comm. -1/8/81 & 1/28/81; Committee on Community Needs -2/4/81; Riverfront Comm. 1/7/81, RES. 81-30, Bk. 66, p. 75, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT. Approving Class C Liquor License for Magoo's, 206'N. Linn. Approving disbursements in the amount of $3,154,712.83 for the period of 1/1/81 through 1/31/81, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Correspondence: Della Grizel re the Congregate Meal Program, referred to the City Manager for reply. Notice of Oral Argument from Chief Justice Reynoldson of the Supreme Court, Des Moines, re Oakes Construction Company vs. City of Iowa City (concerning property adjacent to Moose Lodge). Ted Pacha, Hawkeye Medical Supply, re problems with his new building, City Manager's reply attached. Patricia Hicks re "no parking anytime" signs on a section of Village Road, referred to the MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Official Actions City Manager for reply. Memos from Traffic February 24, 1981 Engineer noted re stop sign installation at Page 2 Spencer Drive, re stop sign on Lafayette Street at Clinton Street, re parking prohibition in the 500 block of South Capitol Street, and re commercial vehicle loading zone - 500 block of South Capitol Street. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to forward a recommendation to the Coralville City Council denying Part 1 and approving Part 2 of the preliminary and final plat of the resubmission of Spring Valley Subdivision, consistent with the Planning and Zoning recommendation. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve the preliminary plat of Linder Valley„ noted. Mayor Balmer announced that the recommendation would be acted upon in two weeks. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to defer for two weeks a resolution approving the preliminary plat of Deer Hill Estates. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. John Kammermeyer, 116 Ferson, appeared and explained the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation re street standards. fcr Deer Hill Estates. Harold Bechtoldt, 1152 E. Court Street, appeared re; new pet regulations, hours of the Animal Shelter, and the late fee charge. City Manager will report back to Council. A public hearing was held on budget estimate for the fiscal year 7/1/81 through 6/30/82. The following people appeared: Iva Hilleman re housing inspection fees; Marian Van Fossen, Martha Barker, Pam Ramser, re Elderly Services Agency; Wendy Grombeck and Janet Martin re PALS; Bruce Hagemann, representing Student Senate, re Crisis Center; John Suchomel re Domestic Violence Program; Bob Welsh re Human Services, school crossing -guards, Senior Center, snow removal downtown, and suggestions for other procedures. Harold Bechtoldt re traffic signs and signals. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret to accept and place on file letters from Elderly Services re funding and Peter Harstad, Iowa State Historical Society, re Gilbert Street/Iowa Avenue intersection. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on final plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Official ActLnns February 24, 1981 Page 3 cost for the Byington Road and Grand Avenue intersection improvements. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-31, Bk. 66, pp. 76-77, APPROVING FINAL PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR THE BYINGTON ROAD AND GRAND AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS; AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS AT THE CIVIC CENTER FOR 3/26/81 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, authoriz- ing the Public Works Director to sign an application to do grading within the highway right- of-way in conjunction with the Byington-Grand Avenue intersection. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on a proposed resolution of necessity declaring that public convenience and necessity require the proposed renewal of taxicab service applied for by A Better Cab Company, seven cabs. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-32, Bk. 66, pp. 78-79, DECLARING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE PROPOSED TAXICAB SERVICE FOR WHICH APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE BY A BETTER CAB COMPANY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on a proposed resolution of necessity declaring that public convenience and necessity require the proposed renewal of taxicab service applied for Hawkeye Cab Company, four cabs. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-33, Bk. 66, pp. 80-81, DECLARING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE PROPOSED TAXICAB SERVICE FOR WHICH APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE BY HAWKEYE CAB COMPANY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Mayor Balmer announced the following vacancies: two vacancies for five-year terms on the Planning and Zoning Commission expiring 5/1/86 and two vacancies for three-year terms an the Housing Commission expiring 5/1/84. These appointments will be made at the 4/7/81 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to appoint Dave Bayless, 324 Samoa, to the Mayor's Youth Employment Board for an unexpired term ending 4/15/83. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Official Actions Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to re - February 24, 1981 appoint Pat (Cora) McCormick, 230 E. Fairchild, and Page 4 appoint Sandra Lockett, 2535 Bartelt Road, Janet Cook, 1128 Prairie du Chien Road, to the Committee on Community Needs for two-year terms expiring 3/13/84. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl , to re- appoint William Terry, 415 -7th Avenue N. and appoint Nicholas Johnson, 1010 W. Benton, to the Broadband Telecommunications Commission for three- year terms expiring 3/13/84. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Erdahl commended Jim Hall for the two terms served on the Committee on Community Needs. Mayor Balmer requested a letter be sent thanking him for his service. Councilmember Perret expressed concern re filling of vacancies on the Planning and Zoning Commission, noting that continuity was important in light of the redraft of the zoning ordinance. City Manager Berlin and Council will discuss the matter with City Attorney Hayek. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-34, Bk. 66, p. 82, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT SEVEN TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-35, Bk. 66, pp. 83-84, AUTHORIZING MAILING OF CITY POSITION LETTER REFERENCE SAM HERSHBERGER SUBDIVISION TO WILLIAM MEARDON. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-36, Bk. 66, pp. 85-86, ACCEPTING FIVE PARCELS OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM IOWA DOT FOR ACCESS AND FRONTAGE ROADS TO HIGHWAY 1 AND 518. Resolution declared adopted, 4/3, with the follow- ing division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, Lynch, Roberts. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-37, Bk. 66, p. 87, NAMING DEPOSITORIES, and increasing maximum deposit limit at three local banks to $8,000,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to defer for two weeks the resolution amending the resolution of necessity for the 1979 BDI Second MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Official Actions Addition Improvement Project and approving amended February 24, 1981 preliminary schedule. Motion declared carried, Page 5 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-38, Bk. 66, pp. 88-93, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND (STEPHENS PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $100,000, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS FOR STEPHENS OF IOWA CITY, INC., AN IOWA CORPORATION; THE EXECUTION OF A LENDER LOAN AGREEMENT WITH IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY PROVIDING THE TERMS AND SALE OF SUCH BOND; s THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH i STEPHENS OF IOWA CITY, INC. PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BOND, f AND RELATED MATTERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, that the llp 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 first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 81- 3018, Bk. 17, pp. 4-6, AMENDING APPENDIX CHAPTER 7, SECTION 712(f) OF THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM t BUILDING CODE EDITED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded f by Perret, that the above ordinance be finally t adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn 9:30 P.M. Motion declared carried. For a more detailed & complete description of ouncil Activities & Disbursements, see Office of it Ile a i nce Department. ,A�9—ems,./JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 24, 1981 7: 30 P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/24/81, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Counci]members present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Woito, Schmadeke, Farmer, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 81-1, Side 1, 1427 -End, and Side 2, 1-138. i Mayor Balmer gave his State of the City Message. t Mayor Balmer proclaimed March 8-14, 1981, as Girl Scout Week. i Mayor Balmer announced the addition of a Class C Liquor License for Magoo's to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as amended: s I Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 2/10/81, as j published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Relations Comm. - 1/26/81; Airport Comm. -2/5/81 & 2/12/81; Bd. of Library Trustees - 1/22/81; City ,Conference Bd.-2/9/81; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -1/20/81; Civil Services Comm. -1/20/81; Housing Comm. -2/4/81; g Design Review Comm. -1/8/81 & 1/28/81; Committee on Community Needs - 2/4/81; Riverfront Comm. -1/7/81. RES. 81-30, Bk. 66, P. 75, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT. Approving Class C Liquor License for Magoo's Inc. dba Magoo's, 206 N. Linn. Approving disbursements in the amount of $3,154,712.83 for the period of 1/1/81 through 1/31/81, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Correspondence: Della Grizel re the Congregate Meal Program, referred to the City Manager for reply. Notice of Oral Argument from Chief Justice Reynoldson of the Supreme Court, Des Moines, re Oakes Construction Company vs. City of Iowa City (concerning property adjacent to Moose Lodge). Ted Pacha, Hawkeye Medical Supply, re problems with his new building, City Manager's reply attached. Patricia Hicks re "no parking anytime" signs on a section of Village Road, referred to the City Manager for reply. Memos from Traffic Engineer noted re stop sign installation at Spencer Drive, re stop sign on Lafayette Street at Clinton Street, re parking prohibition in the 500 block of South Capitol Street, and re commercial vehicle loading zone - 500 block of South Capitol Street, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I40INES L.,, M 1_'\ 1� Council Activities February 24, 1981 Page 2 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to forward a recommendation to the Coralville City Council denying Part 1 and approving Part 2 of the preliminary and final plat of the resubmission of Spring Valley Subdivision, consistent with the Planning and Zoning recommendation. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve the preliminary plat of Linder Valley, noted. Mayor Balmer announced that the recommendation would be acted upon in two weeks. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to defer for two weeks a resolution approving the preliminary plat of Deer Hill Estates. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. John Kammermeyer, 116 Ferson, appeared and explained the Planning and "Zoning Commission recommendation re street standards for Deer Hill Estates. Harold Bechtoldt, 1152 E. Court Street, appeared re new pet regulations, hours of the Animal Shelter, and the late fee charge. City Manager will report back to Council. A public hearing was held on budget estimate for the fiscal year 7/1/81 through 6/30/82. The following people appeared: Iva Hilleman re housing inspection fees; Marian Van Fossen, Martha Barker, Pam Ramser, re ElderlyServices Agency; Wendy Grombeck and Janet Martin re PALS; Bruce Hagemann, representing Student Senate, re Crisis Center; John Suchomel re Domestic Violence Program; Bob Welsh re Human Services, school crossing - guards, Senior Center, snow removal downtown, and suggestions for other procedures. Harold Bechtoldt,re traffic signs and signals. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret to accept and place on file letters from Elderly Services re funding and Peter Harstad, Iowa State Historical Society, re Gilbert Street/Iowa Avenue intersection. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on final plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the Byington Road and Grand Avenue intersection improvements. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, e INGser,secondeFINAL d by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-31, Bk. 66, pp. 76 SPECIFICATIONS, AND FORM OF CONTRACT .FOR THE BYINGTON ROAD AND GRAND AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS; AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS AT THE CIVIC CENTER FOR 3/26/81 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application to do grading within the highway right-of- way in conjunction with the Byington-Grand Avenue intersection. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ,, - Council Activities February 24, 1981 Page 3 A public hearing was held on a proposed resolution of necessity declaring that public convenience and necessity require the proposed renewal of taxicab service applied for by A Better Cab Company, seven cabs. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-32, Bk. 66, pp. 78-79, DECLARING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE PROPOSED TAXICAB SERVICE FOR WHICH APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE BY A BETTER CAB COMPANY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. A public hearing was held on a proposed resolution of necessity declaring that public convenience and necessity require the proposed renewal of taxicab service applied for Hawkeye Cab Company, four cabs. No one appeared. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81- 33, 8k. 66, pp. 80-81, DECLARING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE PROPOSED TAXICAB SERVICE FOR WHICH APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE BY HAWKEYE CAB COMPANY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Mayor Balmer announced the following vacancies: two vacancies for five-year terms on the Planning and Zoning Commission expiring 5/1/86 and two vacancies for three-year terms on the Housing Commission expiring 5/1/84. These appointments will be made at the 4/7/81 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to appoint Dave Bayless, 324 Samoa, to the Mayor's Youth Employment Board for an unexpired term ending 4/15/83. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to reappoint `Pat (Cora) McCormick, 230 E. Fairchild, and appoint Sandra Lockett, 2535 Bartelt Road, Janet Cook, 1128 Prairie du Chien Road, to the Committee on Community Needs for two-year terms expiring 3/13/84. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to re -appoint William Terry, 415 -7th Avenue N. and appoint Nicholas Johnson, 1010 W. Benton, to the Broadband Telecommunications Commission for three-year terms expiring 3/13/84. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Erdahl commended Jim Hall for the two terms served on the Committee on Community Needs. Mayor Balmer requested a letter be sent thanking him for his service. Councilmember Perret expressed concern re filling of vacancies on the Planning and Zoning Commission, noting that continuity was important in light of the redraft of the zoning ordinance. City Manager Berlin and Council will discuss the matter with City Attorney Hayek. Councilmember Perret also expressed concern re annexation and urban fringe policies. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-34, Bk. 66, p. 82, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT SEVEN TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES t' e- council Activities February 24, 1981 Page 4 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-35, Bk. 66, pp. 83-84, AUTHORIZING MAILING OF CITY POSITION LETTER REFERENCE SAM LLIAM HERSHBERGER SUB IVIS ON TO Ibers present. Motion rdeclared cmative arried- unanimous, vote unanimous, 7/0, Bk. 66, Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-36, pp. 85-86, ACCEPTING FIVE PARCELS OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM IOWA DOT FOR ACCESS AND FRONTAGE ROADS TO HIGHWAY 1 AND 518. Resolution declare r, Lynch, 4/3, with the following division o Perret. vote Ay Roberts. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, L nch, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-37, Bk. 66, P. Moved by Y 87, NAMING DEPOSITORIES ,and increasing maximum deposit limit at three local banks to $8,000,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. to defer for two weeks the Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, 1979 resolution amending the resolution of necessity for the preliminary Bschedule. Addition Improvement Project and approving amended preliminar Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-38, Bk. 66, pp, 8Moved AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF AN INDUSTRIAL IOWAELONMTHE REVENUE BOND (STEPHENS PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $100,000, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS FOR STEPHENS OF IOWA CITY, INC., AN IOWA CORPORATION; THE EXECUTION OF A LENDER LOAN AGREEMENT WITH IOWA STATE BANK TION & TRUST COMPANY PROVIDING THE TERMS AND SALE OF SUCH BOND; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH STEPHENS OF IOWA CITY,' all RELATED PROVITHEDING FOR REAffirmatiivT OFe HE LOAN OF roll callTHvoteOCunan mous, BOND, AND Councilmembers present. that Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed and be suspended, that the first and seco6nd AMENDINGeAPPENDIX CHAPTER tion and vote be w7,vSECTlON nside that ORD. 81-3018, E TI pp. 712(f) OF THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE EDITED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, alL nch, Councilmembers present. tabove ordinance be finally adopteion declared caied. Moved d atythis seconded by Perret, that the Affirmative Motion declar ed carried. unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101NES Council Activities February 24, 1981 Page 5 Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn 9:30 P.M. Motion declared carried. JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES W r L" " 3y Board Minutes United Action for Youth, Inc. January 21, 1981 7:00 p.m. Board Members Present: Dennis Hedges, Roberta Patrick, Mary Larew, Nina Hamilton, Neal Morris, Selma Connors, Paul McCue, John Murray. Staff Present: Jim Swaim, Craig Wunderlich, Peg McElroy, Bill Newbern, Chuck Hollister. Guests Present: Rod Blair, Barbara McLean, Barclay Kuhn, Roxanne Ward. AGENDA Approval of Minutes: The January minutes were approved with a motion from Neal and a second from Paul. All in favor. Directors Report: Jim went over the Director's report and pointed out that Rita Leaman is the new office assistance trainee at UAY. Rita will be working in the office 27 hours weekly and training 8 hours weekly. it was also announced that Randy Butterbaugh is working with the outreach staff 10 hours weekly. Jim reported that the staff retreat held In December went well and plans are being made for another 2 - 3 day retreat. Finance Report: Peg reported that the quarterly finance itport tthe Fhas not returned from the computer service and will be app roved ary meeting. Quarterly Reports: Synthesis and Outreach reports were discussed. arew Neal Morris moved that the quarterly service reports be app All were in favor. Old Business Synthesis Coordinator Position: Bill Newbern's position at Synthesis was discussed. Neal Morris moved to accept Bill in the coordinator position. Seconded by Roberta Patrick. All were in favor. New Business Synthesis Telethon: Rod Blair presented his ideas for fund raising. He is working on the idea of a telethon on cablevision. Rod will keep us Informed of his success with the idea. Meeting Time for Board Meetings: The board meeting time was discussed and theyadecided contact UAY with dmeeting ctime preferences. The e to all of the board mnext rboard uesting that meeting will be set on the basis of the response. City Budget Hearings: Jim announced that the budget hearings with the City Council will occur February 3, 1981. Board Meetings: Jim would like more input on scheduling for discussion i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES a9a. a at board meetings. Roberta suggested role playing. The board is urged to call Jim or Dennis. Quaker Contigency Group: Selma introduced Barclay and Barbara and responsibility for the house was discussed. UAY expressed a commitment to work towards maintaining the building in the future. i The meeting was adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, Selma Connor, Secretary 1 { MICROFILMED BY ! 'JORM MICROLAB Jj CEDAR RAPIDS -DES -MOINES .7 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MARCH 9, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: March 9, 1981, at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Vevera, Lynch, Perret, Neuhauser (1:45 P.M.). Absent: Erdahl, Roberts. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel N81-5, Side 2, 1-777. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. 1-166 Rural Development Standards Regarding Linder Valley Subd. and Deerhill Estates, staff is pursuing alternative rural development standards and a policy for application. Staff recommendation will be sent to P&Z for their recommendation and will be available for the March 24th meeting. The ordinance will need to be amended. Atty. Phil Leff was present and requested a copy of the recommendation be sent to him. Foster Road Boothroy noted that the resolution was on the agenda so that in the future the public would understand Council's intention re- garding the two-lane facility on the Comprehensive Plan Map. This would also answer the previous petition of neighbors to amend the CP Map. Councilmembers decided to table the resolution and have formal minutes state that the decision is not to delete Foster Road from the Comprehen- sive Plan Map , but there is no decision to proceed, either. Neuhauser arrived, 1:45 P.M. COUNCIL RULES COMMITTEE Committee member Lynch questioned inclusion of the authority in the By-laws presented by P&Z. City Manager Berlin stated that the Staff would review the by-laws and compare them with State and Municipal statutes. The committee meeting scheduled is cancelled. AGENDA 166-387 1. Item N6, user charge system for payment of expenses for City's waste- water treatment works. As no definite answer was received by Balmer and Neuhauser in Washington, D.C. regarding the future funding for the plant, Council discussed their further action. Berlin advised that the funds to be raised are for the bonds already issued for the River Corridor Trunk Sewer work, and for design of the Trunk Sewer and for the Treatment Plant. The next procedure with EPA would be an application grant for construction. Land acquisition is funded by the City only. Council can table any further action until funding is sorted out. Schmadeke advised that four million had been received so far on the Corridor Sewer. Neuhauser relayed Cong. Grassley's request for Staff or consultant, Veenstra & Kimm, to outline the ways the regulations are too stringent or the process is too slow, so that he can pass the information on to OMB Dir. Stockman. 2. Item H7, Vevera noted he was favorable to appointing of Nancy Sieberling to Project Green. 3. Item N14, UMTA grant amendment. Berlin advised that staff from the three agencies had arrived at a decision of how to spend the funding remaining in the grant. Iowa City's share will be $5,500 of the total $8,187. MICROFILMED BY ' JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council March 9, 1981 Item H15, financial support for JCCOG. Vevera questioned the two year commitment for funding. Balmer called attention to the wording of the final paragraph. Balmer called attention to the Dec. 18th minutes of P&Z, noting that it is no use sending them to Council if they are this late. Balmer requested clarification of the F.B.O. lease at the Airport, Item 10. Berlin advised that the items concerning BDI Second Addn. Improvement Project, N10-11-12-13, should be deferred. COUNCIL TIME Schmadeke present. 387-630 1. Vevera questioned Perret's use of the long distance telephone lines for a survey regarding Council salaries when a majority of Councilmembers were not in favor of a raise in salary. Perret explained. The use of Council's budgeted funds was discussed. 2. Neuhauser commented on the Management Advisory Committee concerns, and commented that they are the City Manager's committee. Berlin advised that he had named two more subcommittees, 1) long range financial planning and overview of the budget, and 2) administrative reorganization. 3. Vevera called attention to use of the flashing light at the intersection of Governor/Burlington, & questioned it's cost. Berlin stated that probably the flashing light would comply with regulations. Traffic Engr. memo. 4. Vevera objected to the resurfacing project of $46,500 for Sand Road, (Memo by Engr. Schmadeke in packet.) and suggested that other streets needed work. Berlin pointed out that this was just a cost update figure requested by Council, and the project can be deleted from the CIP if Council wishes. 5. Vevera was not in favor of parking on collector streets (Village Road). 6. Vevera questioned the time when the cemetery gate would be closed in the evenings and when it would be opened on Sunday morning. Staff will report back. 7. Neuhauser commented on Chief Miller's memo regarding the stop for school - buses, and called attention to the last paragraph in the statute provided. Berlin thought that the City had changed it's ordinance, but will check. 8. Neuhauser questioned the purpose of the Department Head's meeting on March 25th. Berlin explained the reasons for the meeting. Neuhauser stated that her concern was when Council had reached a decision, Staff keeps bringing it back up, or criticizes the decision. She suggested that imput be made during discussion of the matter. Other Councilmembers agreed. B-rlin will make staff aware of these concerns. FINAL BUDGET DISCUSSION Vitosh present. Vitosh asked if Council wished to make any changes. Balmer reported on his perception regarding information received at the Washington, D. C. concerning funding for transit, stating that Iowa City will have to raise the bus fares. Neuhauser pointed out that if Section 5 funding continues, the Cong.delegates will be working to see that Iowa City gets it'.s share. Berlin commented that by May 1st staff will review the situation and advise Council, so they can deal with a fare raise by June 1st. Iowa City levies no transit levy, and it is too late to levy it for this year due to public hearing and budget regulations, with certification by March 15th. It is also too late to change items from the general fund to the trust and agency fund. PARKING SYSTEMS OFFICES TOUR Council toured the new Parking Systems offices in Ramp B. Neuhauser noted that she would not be able to attend the March 10th regular meeting. Meeting adjourned, 2:50 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM WROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 630-777