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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-04-07 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES APRIL 7, 1981 Iowa City Council regular meeting, 4/7/81, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Absent: Vevera. Staffinembers present: Berlin, I, Sid s, Helling, Parrott, Scholten. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 81- , Side 2, 1189-2283. Mayor Balmer proclaimed April 6-12, 1981, as week of the Young Child and ?3 April 11, 1981, as Muscular Dystrophy Day, April 12-18, 1981, as "Clean Reflections Week" in Iowa City, and April 5-11, 1981, as National Auctionrarc a n� Week. ds their supervisor: Pollutionwere ControlnRolandto e Schumwln20 yrs. by the Mayor and ames Wonick, 15 yrs.; Finance -Margaret Hootman, 5 yrs.; Programy& PlanneingtDev-,Doug Boothroy and Marianne Milkman, 5 yrs.; Parks -Robert Howell, 5 yrs.; Police Dept. -James Hazlett and Bill Cook, 15 yrs.; Cheryl Stevens and Harvey Miller, 5 yrs.; and Richard Lee, 30 yrs.; Administration -Neal Berlin, Dale Helling and Lorraine Saeger, 5 yrs. Other employees not in attendance included: Water -Cleo Kron, 35 yrs.; Ruth Walters, 15 yrs., Art Hining, 5 yrs.; Police -Daniel Moore and Danny Sellers, 10 yrs., Becky Neuzil and Michael Goldberg, 5 yrs.; Pollution Control -Charles Zinkula and John Funk, 20 yrs., William Halstead and Glenn Vineyard, 15 yrs.; Fire -Ken Irving, 20 yrs., Larry Kinney, 15 yrs., David Loney, Frank Dolezal and Dennis Henry, 10 yrs., Elmer Beckler and Rick Kibbee, 5 yrs.; Parking -William Stoner, Mary Fischer, Paula Secrest, 15 yrs.; Transit -Malcolm Powers, 10 yrs., Sylla Lowther, 5 yrs.; Finance -Janet Burr, 15 yrs., Regina Schreiber, 10 yrs., Barbara Coffey and Jeanne Somsky, 5 yrs.; Recreation -Robert Bogs, 10 yrs.; Streets -Bud Stockman, 10 yrs., Roger Slagle, 5 yrs.; Equipment - Dan Fountain and Steve Reichardt, 5 yrs.; Engineering -Ed McGinness, 5 yrs.; Library -Michael McGuire and Joanne O'Mara, 5 yrs.; Housing Inspection -Glenn Siders, 5 yrs. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, that the following items and in tor adopted, aslamended byonshadditionnof Resolution for I sCalendar be�uanc�e of DancingePor ermitdand for Resolution to Authorize Sale of Abandoned Bicycles, as noted by the Mayor: as published, Officialoval of Actions, subject to correction, asrecommended by th emeeting, 4/24/81, City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: 'Senior Center Comm. -3/6/81 ;'Housing Comm. 3/4/81; jRiverfront SComm.-3/4/81; "Housing Appeals Board -2/18/81; Human Rights Comm.-2/23/81•`Resources Conservation Comm.-3/10/81;7Parks & Rec. Comm. -3/11/81;`Civi1 Service Comm. -3/12/81. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class A Liquor License for Knights of Columbus Bldg. Ass'n., 328 E. Washington St.; Approving Class C Liquor License for Pamela Hanes dba The Kitty Hawk, 800 S. Dubuque. RES. 81-62, Bk. 66, p. 160 ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 81-63, Bk. 66, p. 161 ISSUING DANCING PERMIT. MICROFILMED DY DORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES s<ay -. Council Activities April 7, 1981 Page 2 Setting Public Hearings: On 4/21/81, to amend Sec. 605, 705, 805, 905, 1005, 1205(a), 1207(a), 3305(j) and Table 29A of the 1979 Edition of }� the Uniform Building Code edited by Int'l Conference of Bldg. Officials. On 4/21/81 to receive citizen comments concerning recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs for the use of Community Dev. Block GrantL (CDBG) funds for three year period, '82-'84. Correspondence: Memo from Board of Appeals re change in bylaws. Memos from Traffic Engineer , re parking prohibition on Seventh Ave. at Jackson St., and re loading zone in 200 block _Z:Z� of Iowa Ave. Robert Welsh appeared regarding policy for use of loading zone Sundays � on and evenings. Berlin advised that the loading zone was enforced 24 hrs. _ a day, 7 days a week, but will check into alternatives for hours of enforcement. Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Mary Gates to have K101 car parked in front of Pentacrest on 4/23/81, from 12:15 to 1:30 P.M. as part of the Riverfest celebration (approved). Muscular Dystrophy Superdance Committee for permission for dancers to parade through downtownL on 4/11/81, from 3:30 to 5:30 P.M. (approved). Muscular Dystrophy Superdance Committee .to accept donations in the downtown area on 4/11/81, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. (approved). To hold Greek Week Relay on 4/30/81, from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M. ( for the use of Elm Grove Park for camp ng and activities esu on 5/7-utits Manager has waived 10:30 P.M. 8 D curfew for 5/8/81n Kilpatrick to hold Capitol Criterium on 4/26/81, from 00 P.M. (approved). 10a A.M. to 7:00 S!ri Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Application from Jeffrey Lint for the use of City Plaza for filming a scene for a movie. (Approved pending receipt of information from the University regarding liability coverage.) Resolution: RES. 81-64, 8k. 66, p. 162, AUTHORIZING ABANDONED BICYCLE �lS3 SALE, May 3, Chauncey Swan Parking Lot. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Motion declared carried. Mayor Ae seconded by Peret,torrefer ethe Bos ard of Appeals bylaw ublic hearings as tch change toythe uCouncil �r Rules Committee for recommendation. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Vevera absent. Recommendation from Planning & Zoning Comm. to approve the amended final large scale residential dev, plan of Lot 96, a subdivision of Lot 90, Ty'n Cae 11S4 Part 2, noted. Roberts onde APPROVINGdTHE PRELIMINARYcPLAT OF DEER HILLtESTATES.R AffiBrmat eve rollcallvotp. e 415(� unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-66, Bk. 66, p. 164, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LINDER VALLEY SUBDIVISION. Affirmative f1S7 roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Motion declared carried. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICRO_ LAB .CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES L". 7 Council Activities April 7, 1981 Page 3 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-67, Bk. 66, p. 165, TO DENY THE PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF 1750 ROCHESTER. Neuhauser explained the reason for the denial. The applicant wanted to construct a road thru the stormwater detention pond. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to set a public hearing for 5/5/81, to consider the vacation of right-of-way along the original alignment of Foster Road and St. Ann's Drive between Buresh Ave. and Prairie du Chien Road. Motion declared carried, 6/0„ Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to set a public hearing for 4/21/81, to consider the preliminary and final Planned Area Development Plan of Regency Gardens. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Vevera absent. 14. -ro., C Ie K. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to set a public hearing for 4/21/81, to consider amending the Planned Area Development ordinance. Motior declared carried, 6/0, Vevera absent. Exec.Director of Elderly Services of Johnson County, Lucy Luxenberg, appeared re problems of the elderly in crossing the Burlington/Clinton intersection, noting additional time is needed. Others appeared including Rod 46 F 1 Blair, who has made a videotape of the problem; Lily Christian, Capitol House _ 411 Apts., and others who related several concerns including problems caused by right turn on red, and the speed of vehicles. Councilmembers and the City Manager outlined short-term solutions to be presented in two weeks, and long- term solutions available for discussion in approximately three months. Helen Brom, 409 Melrose Court, appeared regarding the situation on Melrose lldf Ct. and requested traffic surveillance. Roberts commented that this information was not the information provided to the Melrose Ave. Committee. City Mgr. Berlin outlined the enforcement policy of the Police Dept. Tom Gelman, representing the Environmental Concerns Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, �6G explained the city-wide clean-up program proposed and presented a brochure outlining the system by which they are proposing to keep downtown clean. He called attention to the fact that the City will need to help occasionally. Mayor Balmer commended the Committee for their efforts. Public hearing was held on the application for twenty-five additional units 4� 7 of Sec. 8 existing family units. No interested persons appeared. Public hearing was held on the plans, specifications, and form of contract and cost estimate for the construction of the Iowa City Downtown Electrical y/n9 Revisions, Phase II. No interested persons appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-68, Bk. 66, pp. 166-167, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN ELECTRICAL REVISIONS, PHASE II, AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED MAY 6, 1981. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to appoint Horst Jordan, 1433 Buresh Ave. and Thomas Heaney, 368 Samoa Place, to fill vacancies for five-year terms y11L MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES L' Council Activities April 7, 1981 Page 4 expiring 5/1/86 on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Lynch, to reappoint Leonard Vander Zee, 2813 Friendship and appoint Michael Farran, 51 Gleason Drive, to 117/ fill vacancies for three-year terms expiring 5/1/84 on the Housing Commission. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Vevera absent. Mayor Balmer called attention to the passage of an amendment by the Iowa House of Representatives which would give the City the authority to reverse decisions made by the Liquor Control Dept. It was moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the Council go on record as approving of this measure, and that the legislators be notified of this approval. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Vevera absent. Balmer suggested consideration of a roll-out stop -sign to be used at Southeast Jr. High School crossing. Berlin advised that the School 173 Committee would be reporting on alternatives and costs. Perret questioned when the traffic signal for Iowa/Gilbert would be installed, and if a four-way stop could be used until the sign is in. The traffic light will be installed in the next construction season, 1982. Bechtoldt's six alternatives are being reviewed by the Traffic Engineer. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-69, Bk. 66, p. 168, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR STATE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ASSITANCE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-70, Bk. 66, p. 169, ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 5, 1981, ON THE CITY OF IOWA CITY'S FY82 STATE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ASSISTANCE APPLICATION. Affirmative roll call vote Xi7� unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-71, Bk. 66, p. 170, AWARDING THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE SCOTT BOULEVARD PAVING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE —SQL I TO METRO PAVERS, INC. OF IOWA CITY for $893,334.50. Roberts pointed out the benefit to the City of this low bid. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-72, Bk. 66, p. 171, AWARDING THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE BYINGTON ROAD AND GRAND AVENUE INTERSECTION y7f— IMPROVEMENTS TO JAMES T. FOX CONTRACTING CORP. OF MARION, IA., $36,494. City Manager Berlin stated that the Legal Department advised that there is no basis under State Law for the City to not award the contract to the lowest bidder. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to defer the Resolution adopting and levying the final schedule of assessments and providing for the payment %79 thereof for the 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvements. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Vevera absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities April 7, 1981 Page 5 Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-73, Bk. 66, pp. 172- 174, ESTABLISHING INCOME LIMITS FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC 5_I80 HOUSING PROGRAM, SEC. 8. Resolution declared adopted, 5/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Erdahl, Lynch. Nays: Balmer. Absent: Vevera. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-74, Bk. 66, pp. 175-188, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND THE DEVELOPMENT COST BUDGET FOR HOUSING PROJECT IA -22-3. Resolution declared !�4.Y/ adopted, 5/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, Roberts, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Balmer. Absent: Vevera. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-75, Bk. 66, pp. 189-191, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING PUBLIC XP2 HOUSING PROJECT 22-3, (333 S. Lucas, 921h N. Dodge, 1900 F St., 1200 Highland Ave., 2721 and 2727 Muscatine Ave.). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-76, Bk. 66, pp. 192-195, AMENDING PREVIOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ENTITLED: 'RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND &3 (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 tali vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Motion declared carried. This resolution reduced the amount of bond to $70,000. Moved y L, seconded by Ro, to adot RES. ch 201, AUTHORIZINGnTHE ISSUANCE AND SALErtsOF AN IN USTR AL DEVIELOPME T REVENUE BOND (CARDS ET 1AMOUNT OF $100,0PR IN PRINCIPAL 00, TOFINAN EOTHEHC STS OF CERTAIN E CITY OF IOWA YEQUIPMENTNANDE LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS FOR CARDS ET CETERA, LTD., AN IOWA CORPORATION; THE EXECUTION OF A LENDER LOAN AGREEMENT WITH IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA PROVIDING THE TERMS AND SALE OF SUCH BOND; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH CARDS ET CETERA, LTD. PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BOND, AND RELATED MATTERS; and RES. 81-78, Bk. 66, pp. 202- /0,15 207, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND (ROSJA, LTD. PROJECT) CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $70,000, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS FOR ROSJA, LTD., AN IOWA CORPORATION; THE EXECUTION OF A LENDER LOAN AGREEMENT WITH IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA PROVIDING THE TERMS AND SALE OF SUCH BOND; THE EXECUTION ANDDELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH ROSJA, LTD. PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BOND, AND RELATED MATTERS; and RES. 81-79, Bk. 66, pp. 208-213, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND (LENOCH & CILEK, INC. PROJECT) CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $150,000, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS FOR LENOCH & CILEK, INC. PROJECT, AND IOWA CORPORATION; THE EXECUTION OF A LENDER LOAN MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES F" Council Activities April 7, 1981 Page 6 AGREEMENT WITH IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA PROVIDING THE TERMS AND SALE OF SUCH BOND; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH LENOCH & CILEK, INC. PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BOND, AND RELATED MATTERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-80, Bk. 66, p. 214-216, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CLERK TO ATTEST AGREEMENTS WITH SUNRISE ENTERPRISES, INC. AND ROBERT AND ERMA WOLF REGARDING ACCESS TO �f?7 SCOTT BOULEVARD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Motion declared carried. 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 ORDINANCE NO. 81-3019 Bk, 18, pp. 7-8, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2584 OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY BY DELETING ACTUAL AMOUNTS OF LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED AND PROVIDING FOR INSURANCE 4i AMOUNTS BY RESOLUTION be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative ., roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A USER CHARGE SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF JOHNSON, STATE OF IOWA, TO PROVIDE FUNDS NEEDED TO PAY FOR ALL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY'S yA9_ WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider adopted 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first passage unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn, 8:48 P.M. Motion declared carried. JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR ATTEST: ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED DY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES I40INES (�+y CJerk City of Iowa Chi MEMORANDUM DAPI: March 27, 1981 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Information in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Copies of letters from Mayor Balmer to Senator Jepsen and Senator Grassley. Copy of letter from City Manager to Mr. Robert L. Lande regarding incident in Parking Ramp. Quarterly report for Broadband Telecommunications Specialist Article from Passenger Transport: Severe weather causes leap in Midwest ridership figures. Energy Saver, March 1981. Calendar for April 1981. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES ,,"IN City of Iowa City �- MEMORANDUM - DATE: April 3, 1981 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding the monthly report of the Civil Rights Specialist. Memorandum from the Management Advisory Panel regarding compensation policy proposal - administrative and confidential employees. Copy of letter from City Manager to Representative John Clark regarding the Housing Law. Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding fire arbitration. _ Memorandum from the Director of Human Relations regarding Affirmative Action Report. Memoranda from the Finance Director: a. Road Use Tax Revenue — b. Budget Review Process Memorandum from Doug Boothroy regarding interim policy for application of Rural Development Standards. Minutes of February 11 meeting of the Melrose Corridor Committee. i Minutes of staff meeting of March 18 and copy of referrals from the Council meetings of March 23, 24. Articles: a. Mass Transit is Facing a Financial Crisis; Service Cutbacks and Higher Fares Loom. b. Firms' Wider Use of Tax -Exempt Bonds Sparks Renewed Concern in Congress. c. Transit Center, Business Development Combine in Iowa City. f I I � . i i .j MICROFILMED BY ' JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES L.,. ■ , (;+y C-Ivrk Cloy of Iowa Chy MEMORANDUM F� DATQi March 27, 1981 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Information in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Si90 Copies of letters from Mayor Balmer to Senator Jepsen and Senator Grassley. Copy of letter from City Manager to Mr. Robert L. Lande regarding incident in Parking Ramp. �JeZ Quarterly report for Broadband Telecommunications Specialist '<Y� Article from Passenger Transport: Severe weather causes leap in Midwest ridership figures. yyi� Energy Saver, March 1981.95". Calendar for April 1981. MICROFILMED BY `JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES I � City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: April 3, 1981 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding the monthly report of the Civil Rights Specialist. �Z? 7 Memorandum from the Management Advisory Panel regarding compensation policy proposal - administrative and confidential employees. Copy of letter from City Manager to Representative John Clark regarding the Housing Law.9� Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding fire arbitration. 5vD Memorandum from the Director of Human Relations regarding Affirmative Action Report. So/ Memoranda from the Finance Director: a. Road Use Tax Revenue b. Budget Review Process_ Memorandum from Doug Boothroy regarding interim policy for application of Rural Development Standards. _$ Minutes of February 11 meeting of the Melrose Corridor Committee. Minutes of staff meeting of March 18 and copy of referrals from the Council meetings of March 23, 24. Articles: a. Mass Transit is Facing a Financial Crisis; Service Cutbacks and Higher Fares Loom., b. Firms' Wider Use of Tax -Exempt Bonds Sparks Renewed Concern in Congress. �p c. Transit Center, Business Development Combine in Iowa City. _Som MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICRO_ LAB .CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES