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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-05-05 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES May 5, 1981 Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 5/5/81, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret (7:35), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Boothroy, Milkman, Hencin, Meisel, Farmer, Gannon, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 81-7, Side 1, 721-2080. Mayor Balmer proclaimed May 3-9, 1981, as Respect for Law Week; May 4, 1981, as Chauncey Swan Day; May 4-11, 1981, as Exceptional Children's Week; and May 10-16, 1981, as Iowa City Hospital Week. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Roberts, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: j Approval of Official Council Actions, reg. Council mtg., 4/21/81, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Resources Conservation Comm. - 4/13/81; Senior Center Comm. -4/3/81; Bd. of Library Trustees -3/26/81. Permit Motions: Approving Class C Liquor License for J.S. Mummy, Inc. dba Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton. Approving Class C Beer Permit j and Sunday Sales for Ware & McDonald Oil Co. dba Wareco, 818 S. Dubuque St. w Correspondence: South East Junior High School students re school { crossing guard at First Avenue and Bradford Drive, referred to the City Manager for reply. Elderly Services Agency expressing appreciation for Council's action re the signals on Burlington Street. James C. Swaner re bus fares, referred to the City Manager for reply. Thomas Cilek, representing Rolin Investments, developer of Regency Gardens, requesting Council give first consideration to the ordinance approving this Development Plan at the time of the public hearing on 5/19/81. Memos from Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the positions of: firefighter (first and second lists), bus driver, parking enforcement officer, Maintenance Worker/Equipment Division, Equipment Superintendent/Public Works Department, Maintenance Worker I/Parking Division, Clerk Typist/Police Department. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: National Federation of the Blind for a Bike-a-Thon to be held Sunday, 5/10/81, from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m., approved. American Heart Association for the Iowa Heart Run -Walk -Jog to be held Sunday, 5/31/81, from 9:00 a.m. until I 12:00 noon, approved. Application for City Plaza Use Permits: Johnson County Landmark to promote benefit dance on 4/30/81 and 5/1/81 from 11:30 until 1:00 p.m., j approved. Perret arrived 7:35 P.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera abstaining. Motion declared carried. _f 2 i MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•OES MOINES 1 '"rT Council Activities May 5, 1981 Page 2 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, because of a problem with Publication of previous notice, to re -set a public hearing for 5/19/81 to consider the vacation of right-of-way along the original alignment of Foster Road and St. Ann's Drive between Buresh Avenue and Prairie du Chien Road. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone a two acre tract from R3 located on the west side of Emerald Street between Melrose Avenue and West Benton Street (Ed Barker), noted. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, setting a public hearing for 6/2/81 to consider rezoning this two acre tract of land from R3 to R3A. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve the preliminary and final plat and planned area development of Regency Gardens, noted. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to amend Section 8.10.20D.2 and 8.10.20E.2 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City (Planned Area Development Ordinance), noted. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that the recommendations of the Melrose Corridor Committee be noted and approved as follows: The Committee finds, based on the information presented to us including traffic counts and films, and our ensuing discussions, that there does not appear to be unacceptable traffic congestion in the Melrose Corridor at this time. Therefore, the Committee makes the following recommendations. 1. That the implementation of the Melrose traffic circle not be considered as a future option to solve traffic problems in the area. 2. That the currently planned widening of the South Byington/Grand Avenue intersection to two lanes would appear to be an adequate improvement to meet the current traffic needs. 3. That further improvements need to be considered to accommodate pedestrian traffic on Melrose Court and across Melrose Avenue at Melrose Court and to specifically reconsider our previous recommendations concerning these issues. 4. That if in the future increased traffic demands on the Melrose Corridor would necessitate a major new traffic facility, then the Committee would recommend that the Melrose Diagonal without median should be included among the options considered to remedy the traffic congestion. This should be considered an acceptable option only at such time as there are no longer private properties fronting on Grand Avenue Court. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-103, Bk. 67, pp. 293- 297, RELEASING AGREEMENT (WITH BARTELT-PETSEL) TO DEDICATE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE EXTENSION OF WEST BENTON STREET. Resolution declared adopted, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Vevera. Nays: Perret, Roberts, Balmer. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. j MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB -CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES a Council Activities May 5, 1981 Page 3 Gary Saunders, chairperson of the Resources Conservation Commission, appeared stating that the Commission was opposed to any bus fare hikes and invited Council to meet with the Commission on energy conservation goals. A written agenda will be prepared. Neuhauser requested that the session be held prior to goal setting. Dennis Ryan, 32B Meadowbrook Estates, appeared re bus fare hikes and the possibility of Councilmember conflict of interests re Hwy. 518. City Atty. Hayek requested that complaints of this nature should be written and filed with the legal department for investigation. A public hearing was held to receive citizen comments concerning the extension of the boundaries of the Lower Ralston Creek Redevelopment Plan. No one appeared. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to accept and place on file the letter from Atty. Wm. Meardon and refer it to the Legal Department. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on the City's FY82 State and Federal Transit Grant applications. No written comments were received and no one appeared. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and cost estimate for the construction of the Summit Street Bridge Deck Replacement. No one appeared. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-104, Bk. 67, pp. 298-299, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE DECK REPLACEMENT AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 5/27/81 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the construction of the Iowa City Downtown Electrical Revisions, Phase III. No one appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-105, Bk. 67, pp. 300-301, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN ELECTRICAL REVISIONS, PHASE III, AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 5/27/81 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the construction of the CBD Alley Paving -Phase I, Blocks 102 and 103 O.T. (Original Town). No one appeared. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-106, Bk. 67, pp. 302-303, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CBD ALLEY PAVING -PHASE I, BLOCKS 102 AND 103 O.T. (ORIGINAL TOWN) AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 6/9/81 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the Parking Ramp "A" Exit Lane, FY81. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-107, Bk. 67, pp. 304-305, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE PARKING RAMP "A" EXIT LANE, FY81 AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 5/26/81 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. j MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB -CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I40INES L i L, Council Activities May 5, 1981 Page 4 A public hearing was held for the sale of real property owned by the City of Iowa City and located in east Iowa City (vacated Pickard Street R.O.W. between Highland Street and Friendly Avenue). No one appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-108, Bk. 67, pp. 306-307, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A PARCEL OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO JOHN A. AND CAROLYN A. GROSS AND TO MAX E. AND MARTHA VAN KIRK (NORTH HALF OF VACATED PICKARD STREET R.O.W.). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Mayor Balmer announced the following vacancies: one vacancy for a two-year term ending 7/1/83 on the Committee on Community Needs; three vacancies for six- year terms ending 7/1/87 on the Bd. of Library Trustees; two vacancies for one- year terms on United Action for Youth Bd. These appointments will be made at the 6/16/81 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Daniel Daly, 302 Melrose Avenue, to an unexpired term ending 3/1/82 on the Committee on Community Needs. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to appoint Tom Muller, 1350 Burry Drive, and Mark Weaver, 125 Taft Speedway, to fill two vacancies for three-year terms ending 5/5/84 on the Mayor's Youth Employment Board. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Erdahl reported on the celebration and parade held by Year of the Handicapped individuals that he and Councilmember Perret participated in. He introduced Lauren Hegg, 430 Iowa Avenue, who represented the handicapped in wheelchairs. She presented a petition requesting 10 additional curb cuts in the downtown area. City Mgr. Berlin explained the purpose of the HUD grant for preparation by I.C.M.A. of a manual for cities to aid them in meeting the needs of the handicapped in their communities. Councilmember Neuhauser questioned the next step re the houses purchased by Max Yocum, Lower Ralston Creek Project, in light of the recent court decision. City Manager Berlin stated that the decision would not be appealed and that the Legal Department would proceed. Neuhauser also reported that she had received an inquiry re removal of the crossing guard at Park Rd. and Lee St. City Mgr. Berlin stated a memo would be in next week's packet re the crossing guards, and the issue would be discussed next Monday. Lynch commented that the School Board had eliminated funding from their budget, and the City had increased funding to cover salary raises. Councilmember Perret suggested a memorandum of agreement with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Senior Center Commission, and the City to allow for a temporary use for City offices of the third floor of the Senior Center, and procedures for vacation when space is needed by the Senior Center. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views on the agreement, funding for remodeling, time schedule for decisions, and also discussed the lease of the Davis Building. City Manager will report back to Council re the negotiations to extend the lease for six months for the Davis Building, at the next meeting. Supervisors Donnelly and Langenberg present. Erdahl thanked the Johnson County Supervisors for their cooperation. City Manager Berlin commented that May was the Month of Arts for the Handicapped and pointed out banner made during the festival. He noted that cooperative efforts of planning groups and the financial commitments made. He j MICROFILMED BY !JORM MICROLAB . CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES Council Activities May 5, 1981 Page 5 announced that the Special Arts Festival activities would be continuing throughout the week. The Mayor stated that he was proud of efforts made in our community. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, authorizing Director of Public Works to sign application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation, N. side of Hwy. 1 from Ashley Drive to Willow Creek Drive, for Barker's First Addn. Subd. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-109, Bk. 67, pp. 308-310, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF FIVE PARCELS OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT, for development of public housing project IA 22-3. Resolution declared adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: o Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Nays: Balmer and Vevera. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-110, Bk. 67, pp. 311-315, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT, to Parkview Co. for $11,139.55 for work completed on the 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvements Project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-111, Bk. 67, pp. 316-317, RECLASSIFYING TWO PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN THE EQUIPMENT SERVICE DIVISION AND ONE PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT/PARKS DIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. ! .. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret. to adopt RES. 81-112, Bk. 67, p. 318, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR CERTIFICATES OF STRUCTURE COMPLIANCE AND RENTAL PERMITS AS PART OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING CODE. Individual Councilmembers explained the reasons for their votes. Resolution declared adopted, 4/3, with the fallowing division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Nays: Neuhauser, Perret, Erdahl. i Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-113, Bk. 67, pp. 319- 320, ESTABLISHING THE FREQUENCY OF REGULAR RENTAL INSPECTION AS REQUIRED BY THE IOWA CITY HOUSING CODE. Resolution declared adopted, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Neuhauser, Perret, Erdahl. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, 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- 3020, Bk. 18, pp. 9-16, AMENDING SECTIONS 605, 705, 805, 905, 1005, 1205(a), 1207(a), AND TABLE 29A 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 Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. 4� MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities May 5, 1981 Page 6 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that ORD. 81-3021, Bk. 18, pp. 17- 35, ESTABLISHING A USER CHARGE SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, COUNTY OF JOHNSON, STATE OF IOWA, TO PROVIDE FUNDS NEEDED TO PAY FOR ALL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS, be passed and adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded byZOHN ZER, :55 P.M. YO i MICROFILMED BY IJORM MICROLAB I CEDAR RAPIOS•DES MOINES t, - INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION APRIL 13, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING: April 13, 1981, 3:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera (3:20 PM). Absent: Lynch. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for'certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel N81-8, Side 1, i-1135. COUNCIL TIME 1-100 1. Roberts questioned design plans for Summit St. Bridge as listed on the:projects chart. Berlin advised that the City would have to hire someone to:do it, as the Staff and Street Division would not have the. time. Farmer'_ commented that some materials have been purchased. 2. Neuhauser,noted a conflict with a university class she will be;taking,i next.fall; and requested consideration of starting the Monday meetings atc3PM:. Others, agreed,:if the meeting As not. scheduled -beyond:,SPM., Staff will. try to schedule items in that time ,period. :Berlin sugggest- ed.scheduling.executive sessions dealing with collective bargaining after; the formal Tuesday meetings. FY82 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROGRAM 'Farmer present.100-300 _. Farmer called attention to the first street on the list as submitted:in the packet,":'It`should'.read;="Van Buren from Kirkwood to Benton St." Council members called attention to other areas.of the City needing repairs, including: Greenwood Drive between railroad to Myrtle; a 1/2 block between 3rd Ave. & Friendship; cracks between seams on S. Lucas or S. Johnson;- Court Street east .past Hoover School past Dunlap Ct.; All of Friendship Street; Sycamore St., N blocks;:south, of. Lower Muscatine;. from Benton St.west ,to,,0aknoll :'" Problems caused;by vibrations. from"bus'use of;the.street were discussed." Councilman Vevera arrived, 3:20 PM. - Farmer pointed out, that the staff had grouped, streets needing,work;together in an area''This is a'large-sized project. He stated that Iowa City',s street system is.one•of:the.best in.the state. Several Councilmembers agreed. Farmer commented that -as Friendship Street would be a large project, $120,000 and North Dubuque from Iowa to the Mayflower; $260,000, they could be combined for a CIP project next year with bonds sold for financing. Several Council - members wanted to drive the streets. The issue will be discussed and decided on next Monday. NEAR NORTHSIDE STUDY Hencin, Hillstrom 300-687 The memo and the study as distributed in the packet were noted: Hencin explained that this would be a followup to the Northside Preservation.Study. This project has been discussed with the neighbors and the Committee on Com- munity Needs. Hilstrom reviewed the state of the housing included in the project,: the boundaries being Brown St.,Jefferson St., Dubuque St., and Governor St. The need for historic inventory is so that a Historic District can be designated. The advantages and disadvantages to homeowners were discussed. Hillstrom has viewed the Dubuque project. Council could give a Historic Preservation Commission as much power as they want to. They will establish reasonable standards. Other elements of the Northside Study were mentioned. General approval was given to proceed with this phase. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES Page 2 PARKS AND RECREATION FIVE-YEAR PLAN Informal Council April 13, 1981 Copy of the Plan in the acket as noted, - 1985 Showalter present pleted under the previous Plan.w Showalter related work com- are working well and were installed withcCi yvjabortatlt Approval of this plan is needed to be able to a 1 y Park ponds for federal funding from a Land & Water Conservation grant.at savings. PP o for and be eligible The shelter at Hickory Hill is being funded with Revenue Sharing Use of Camp Cardinal Park was discussed. an old landfill, and this area at the end of monies, as Mesquakie Park 1s built over 7hedgazebosnatpace forSturgls Possibly 20-50 years because iof the methanerive will gas. evaporate. Y Park have wooden floors to 1 Use of Mesquakie P et. Me gas There was Council concern with athe rk statementtonaPage 27 oflea was 5the sPlan, , where it was stated that the department disagreed with the recommended buffer. Showalter explained the reasons wh sentence could be reworded. Park dedication will be scheduled for discussion in Ma , y Berlin noted that this for use ol, school fields schools are not interested in co - of the'hew'facilit Heavy use of Mercer Park and the construction the trees in this park re mentioned. There has been heavy vandalism of,. Showalter outlined this Spring's work as 'underwa - Ferry, the softball diamonds at Napoleon Park y the gazebos at Sturgis Hill, and fixing leaks at City Park can Will be built b P The building Iter at Mercer Park the'sewer line atCNapoleonsParkSe t. P /Oct. Regarding construction of away from the.utilit the diamonds will be placed.1501 . It, will knock nut;,the existing softball diamond he west. When the sewer is constructed,, the four girls' softball areas. . but will not bother CITY MANAGER EVALUATION PROCESS Berlin questioned h 687-1076 w ether ornot to continue with th 1076-1135 year, stating that the luation is e Procedure used commented that they wouldaindividuallysdiscuss their concerns with him. Neuhauser commented that the more she sees us eful to him. Some rns with him. reminded of the :excellent job that Neale s Of people elsewhere told her -that when he wants -information about what things are going ho cause roblems for cities and h Congressman Leach has City, and that, Iowa Cit how to do things, he always relies on Iowa y. in his opinion, is the best managed city in the U;S .Berlin added that this happens because Council and Staff .work,to gather.. EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Neuhauser, seconded b Sec. 2by Ne hause lase y Vevera to adjourn to executive session under employee organizations 9 sessions, strategy meetings of Public employers or mediation and the deliberative process of arbitrators shall be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 28A, and under Sec. 28A.5(b) to d{scuss.strategy with counsei in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is Imminent Judice or disadvantage the Position ofits disclosure would body likely to pre. tion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous 6 0 Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus a in that litiga- on Reel N2p , He11{n/ ' Lynch absent, 4:50 PM, adjourn. Side 1, '747-7042. Moved by Pellet, Scholten. Tape-recorded Motion declared carried, 6/0, 5:20 PM; seconded b y Erdahl to MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110INES 4a'rtl INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION APRIL 20, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 20, 1981, 2:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Perret, Lynch,': 2:45 PM, Erdahl, 3:00 PM.- Absent: None. :Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus:Others present for certain discussions, as noted COUNCIL TIME 1140-1271 1. Vevera asked for clarification of policy on animal control: It was pointed -out that an.animal should be under leash control not just voice control, but staff was directed to use good judgement' not. "citations.- , ... ._ 2. Roberts requested detail regarding the actual rent income from the modulars on Clinton St. The City Manager supplied the, information, noting,.that the City ;had •paid for the modulars it used.. There was a total; of $7,140 not collecteQ.;1n rents:' Councilman Lynch''arrived,s2:45 PM:; This:infonriation will:, be sent..to alI those who.,rented.the modulars Th e'Epstein lawsuit was explained. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION " Boothroy "'1271-1465 "' Dedication for Right-of-way,on Extension of Benton'St. j Boot roy gave the story regarding zoning an construction in this area and explained'other-traffic pattern alternatives that could result;if this'!'r-o=w'-agreement was' released to,Bartelt/Petsel The, Braverman" !^: proposal; for a commercial. development/combination detention pond was.: discussed:' Councilwould;like to see'.the'proposal or: concept . Councilman .Erdahl.arrived, 3:00 PM. Roberts called attention :to: -the situation caused when streets,are.not extended and. there, is heavy.'traffic. The Resolution' will:, be deferred, discussed further wlth`legal department explaining' the, legality of the agreement. SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION -UPDATE 1485-1900 Chrp ,Scott, 'representing`ail'.the Comnissioners� present,; (Summerhill'; Kattchee, W1lliams, Carlton, Clover)., identified' the various; things that they have been working on', including'the'Operational Handbook, public relations, and applications from service providers.'` The report on space, allocation for service providers will be coming to Council in two weeks. •She,.asked,if any.Councilmembers had objections to the Elder Craft Shop, and. there were; none.. Council noted that they would not provide any staffing; and it was suggested that`the Mercy Hospital Guild be contacted -.for pointers on management of. the shop.,,Scott explained „the ideas they ,had had so far. In answer to the question regarding use,of the third `floor by the City for+ offices, the,Mayor noted that Perret had not yet made a decision, and his was the decisive vote. ` Perret advised that he would decide in two,weeks or so. The Center will be occupied on August 1st. Berlin explained funding that might be available for extra work on the third floor. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES Informal Council Page 2 April 20, 1981 BURLINGTON/DUBUQUE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING Brachtel, Kucharzak 1900 -End Before discussion, the cable film was shown -by Rod Blair. Luxemberg, Side 2, Good, Welsh present for discussion. The Mayor called attention to the 1-25 alternatives provided in the City Manager's memo in the packet. The City Manager advsied that this memo did not represent the views of the Traffic Engineer. Brachtel explained how the cycles are coordinated. After dis- cussion of the prohibition of right turn on red, it was decided that this prohibition would not help as it was the right turns on green causing the problem. Diagonal strip markings were suggested. Brachtel explained that In -Iowa these are used for elementary school crossings. Mayor Balmer stated that a majority agreed to try the following: A. Reduce the amount of time required for the walk light to cycle (to a 50-50 split), and B. Increase the amount of time to cross Burlington Street north and south, (6 seconds).;. Berlin advised that the Police Chief had some speed enforce- ment measures to try. An implementing resolution will be on the next agenda. LOWER RALSTON CREEK PROJECT Hencin 25-115 Mena from HencinSchmadeke in packet noted. Hencin outlined the project on the map and explained why and how the project was being changed. The status of removal of houses was reviewed. The.Kirkwood Ave. Culvert will have.a 50',,bottom width channel, starting from Harrison to 200'south of Kirkwood. :A map of the neighborhood, with project outlined, was distributed. Councilman Erdahl left the meeting, 4:30 PM. AGENDA Siders, Kucharzak 115-387 1: Appointments to City Attorney Selection Committee --after suggestion to amend the number -:of committee members, to six, the. City Manager, explained publication requirements. Council decided to name the first five persons named on the ;,list;furnlstied, to:Counc4k:-;;:.and to encourage Keith Wilson to apply for a vacancy on another Board or Commission.'_ 2. Amendments to the Building Code. Iva Hilleman questioned schedule for inspections,as they are not included in this Resolution. Kucharzak: advised that staff would be presenting other changes, as a result of the resignation of Steinbach.`- The new:;fees and schedule will take:effect on July 1, 1981. The Housing Task Force has reviewed and endorsed both the fees and the schedule.. The item will be deferred and resubmitted as one package. 3. Dick Blum, representing Henry Uouis Inc., asked that the "W" be -deleted from the name as typed in, the. proceedings for industrial revenue bonds. They should be: opening August lst. About 70% of the business' will"still be from the'College'St. 'facility. 4. Additional parking ramp exit lane, Ramp A. The City Manager explained that the staff was proceeding with the project based on the activity at the ramp." It is not currently a problem, however.will be during certain seasons. Funding will be from parking,,and Vitosh will be presenting parking revenue projections later. S. Regarding.the two new projects on the CCN recommendations for use of CDBG funds, the Independent Living Program and the Family,LIM Home Program, the City Manager stated that there would be recommendations from the Human Services Planner, -• His recommendation was to proceed with the recommendations on a tentative basis at'this time, and the staff will continue the investigation. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Page 3 Informal Council April 20, 1981 6. Neuhauser related a zoning variance problem. The Board of Adjustment (5 members) has not been able to have a quorem in attendance at several meetings. One member has been out-of-town for several months. The problem will be conveyed to this person. The City Manager will review and report on a procedure for all Boards and Commissions to handle a problem such as this one. 7. Regarding the Phase III for Underground Utilities Downtown, the City Manager stated that this does include Cable TV, and the conduit is in the alley for Old Capitol House and the Catholic Church. Kucharzak pointed out that this project includes the work for the Paul -Helen Bldg. ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT Farmer 387-570 Vevera advised that he had driven all the streets and found some were not in as bad a condition as Friendship Street is, and it carries heavy bus traffic. Farmer stated that it would cost $110,000 to resurface Friendship St. from First Avenue to Court Street. There were no objections to inclusion of Friendship St. in this year's program. The proposed project also does not include the improvements to Waterfront St. which would be $42,000 and would not be funded from Asphalt Overlay monies. Staff will prepare a revised list to include Friendship St. IOWA ILLINOIS GAS & ELEC./UTILITY RATE INCREASE 510-600 Perret introduced JoAnn Muldoon who presented material regarding the i.ncrease in the electric rates. He requested Council consideration of intervening in this case. The City Manager was - directed to contact Attorney William Sueppel at the League of Municipalities and find out whether or not there. were any issues, appropriate for. Iowa City to address. Berlin called,.attention to the upcoming expiration of Iowa -Illinois gas and electric franchises,and stated that he thought the Council should devote its time to this area. Muldoon advised that Sioux City and Des Moines have intervened. EXECUTIVE SESSION Conference Room at the Civic Center, 5:20 PM: 1 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera to adjourn'to executive session,under Sec. 28A.5(b) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters.that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of.the governmental body inthatlitigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 610, Erdahl absent. Mayor John Balmer presiding. Staff members present: .Berlin, Stolfus. Tape-recorded on Reel 22, Side 1, 1042-.1177.. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera to adjourn, 5:30 PM. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION APRIL 27, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 27, 1981, 3:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Erdahl, Roberts, Vevera, Lynch, 3:35 PM, Perret 3:55 PM. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel #81-8, Side 2, 600-1842. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Schmeiser present. 600-1200 Extension of West Benton Street n several maps, c —e ser po nted out proposed street patterns.and traffic patters which would use Aber Avenue or Melrose Avenue with W. Benton :deadended at Mormon Trek. It was pointed out that it is not practi6l 'to widen Benton. Developer Mace Braverman explained the proposed plat for WaldenWood,` pointing out its streets, accesses, ; t explaining the easement for the Orr property and the.access for the proposed Quik Trip, which would be 125' N of West Benton (PAZ recom- mends tion is for 400' distance between intersecting streets). Quik Trip has purchased the property south of the pond with the reser- vation.that Braverman would make an effort to have Benton St. extended, abandoned.:They;do not: wish, to build in the commercialarea north,of ., the pond; Alternative exits for Quik Trip are l) West Benton extended, 2) Mormon Trek:and-3)thru the residential area. It was pointed out that exiting from. the Quik.Trip.on Mormon Trek would be a traffic...,. safety hazard, which the City could make a strong argument for, but does not.have.the legal;:tools to force.it to.happen. Perret, 3:55 PM. Three Councilmembers wished to continue West Benton on to Westwinds Drive. A majority agreed to leave the streets as shown on the plat, deadending W. Benton. The item will be on next week's agenda. AIRPORT COMMISSION Commissioner Reddick, Manager Zehr present. 1200-1666 City Manager, Berlin advised that this meeting had been.scheduled to discuss.the status of the long-range development plans for,the Airport,. the effect on,the, proposals. on the, Capital Improvements Program, and because of,the cost, for the Council to give clear direction to the Airport Commission. Possible changes in federal funding were noted. Neuhauser advised that she was not interested in pursuing commuter service. Reddick stated that the project had been proposed and approved because of safety and noise considerations. FFA says that the old United Hangar must be re- moved for lengthening the runway, and the Feds will pay for this. Another runway will then be shortened. Although $45,000 has been budgeted for current engineering expenses in this year's operating budget, another $45,000 would be needed for the City's share of the $900,000 runway project, on a 90/10 basis, possibly next year. Councilmembers asked to be kept apprised of the division of funding between the Feds and the City for this proposed project. The film will be scheduled for a Tuesday night presentation, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Informal Council Page 2 April 27, 1981 COUNCIL BUSINESS 1660-1731 1) Perret expressed displeasure with Brachtel memo regarding suggestions made by Harold Bechtoldt for traffic and pedestrian safety at the Iowa/ Gilbert intersection. 2) Roberts called attention to parking problems on South Madison. The businesses in the 300 block now want 'no parking' put back in that block. However, businesses in the 500 block want parking. There were no Council objections to the changes. 3) Mayor Balmer advised that he would present a written proposal regarding reconsideration of transit fares. The shortage of Road Use Tax funds will be $30,000 less than projected for this year. Recent memo from COG Transportation Planner Lundell regarding '82 funding noted. 4) Berlin advised that the revision of the asphalt overlay list for streets in a project would be presented next week. POLICE DEPARTMENT SALARY ADJUSTMENT Carroll present. 1731-1840 City Manager Berlin explained that last year after the arbitrator provided an increase for the Police Department, the City went ahead and provided for Captains and Sergeants not in the bargaining unit,.an increase, but not equal to the increase that the arbitrator gave to the bargaining unit, and said that -when the matter was resolved, would go back and make some adjustment so that, the relationship,between.the,people in the.barggaining unit and the people outside the bargaining unit would be comparable to what it was before collective bargaining took place. After litigation, and the decision for cost -of -living adjustment, and now we are before;PERB as'to whether we are going'to-arbitrate for next year, we still have 'not ;made the adjustment to even it out. Berlin suggested somewhat less than a'5% of base, retroactive to the time we said we would do it. Carroll added that it would be 4.3% for Sergeants and 2% for Captains, and would provide a 5% gap to re-establish the distances between supervisory and others.' Traditionally this gap has been 10%. There were no objections'- from Council., EXECUTIVE SESSION Conference Room, 5:00 P.M. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera to adjourn to executive session for discussion under Sec. 28A.5(b) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation.Affirmative roll call vote unanimous; 7/0. all Councilmembers present. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Scholten: Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret to adjourn, 5:10 PM. Motion declared carried, 7/0I. Tape-recorded on Reel M22, Side 1,`1177-1390. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 4/21/81 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar yearor�T-publication is Iowa City -Council reg. mtg., 4/21/81, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of April 19- 25, 1981, as Private Property Week; April 20-24, 1981, and April 23, as .Arbor Week and Arbor Day respectively; May, 1981, as Month of the Arts for the Handicapped; and April 19-25, 1981, as School Safety Patrol Appreciation Week. City Clerk Stolfus announced the addition to the Consent Calendar of a letter from Bruce Glasgow re leasing of the Davis Building. Moved by,Vevera, 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 Council Actions, reg.„ -Council mtg., 4/7/81,as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City ,Clerk. ;i Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning, &- Zoning Comm. -3/19/81 &.4/2/81;; Housing Comm: -4/1/81; Committee.on'Community Needs -3/4/81, 3/16/81, 4/1/81; United Action for Youth -2/23/81; Design Review Committee - 3/18/81; Resources Conservation Comm. - 3/24/81; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. - 3/17/81; Riverfront ''Comm --4/1/81; Airport Comm. -4/9/81., Permit motions and resolution: Approving Class B Beer >Permit and Sunday Sales for ” Control Tower Bar, ':'18-20 S. Clinton: Refunding a portion of a Liquor License. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Hilltop Lounge, 1100 N. Dodge. Approving Class'C Beer -Wine License for Amelia Earh rdt Deli; 223 E. Washington. RES. 81-81, Bk:`d 6: p1 217, ISSUING A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $1,651,718.41 for the period of March'1 through March 31, 1981, as recommended by the Finance Director,' subject to audit. Resolutions setting public hearings, Bk. A6: RES. 81-82, p. 218, FOR 5/5/81, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE DECK REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO ti MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES Official Actions PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC April 21, 1981 INSPECTION. RES. 81-83, p. 219, FOR 5/5/81, Page Two ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CBD ALLEY PAVING - PHASE I, BLOCKS 102 & 103 O.T., DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID SPECIFICATIONS, ETC. ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 81-84,.p. 220, FOR 5/5/81, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE PARKING RAMP "A" EXIT LANE, FY81, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID. SPECIFICATIONS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 81-85, p. 221, ,FOR 5/5/81, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND -ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE IOWA. CITY • DOWNTOWN ELECTRICAL REVISIONS -.PHASE III, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AND. DIRECTING - CITY- ENGINEER - TO.PLACE.SAID SPECIFICATIONS, ETC., ON:FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.- RES.. 81- 86,. pp .222-223, FOR..5/5/81, ON '.THE SALE OF, REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY .THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LOCATED IN EAST IOWA CITY (VACATED PICKARD STREET;: R: O:W.,.BETWEEN : HIGHLAND STREET AND FRIENDLY. AVENUE.) Correspondence: Robert Stika re alleged damages caused by,. Hawkeye, Cablevision, - referred to the City Manager for reply. Nine members of, the, Southeast,. Junior High School PSTO re school crossing guard at First Avenue and Bradford Drive, referred to the City Manager for reply. ,Iowa DOT,re-bridge deck ,repair. project, no reply necessary<.:- Thomas Hafer re cable television service, referred to the City Manager for reply.._ Joe Haefner re traffic at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and. Greenwood, Drive, referred, to the City Manager for reply. Bruce Glasgow re lease of the Davis Building for City, offices. . Applications for ,Use, of Streetsand Public,Grounds: Julia Palestrina to have a May. Day Parade for Disabled Persons on 5/1/81, from 12:00 ,noon until 1: 00 .p. m., approved. Gregory; Deacon, to have the. Iowa City Jaycees Walk for.Mankind on 5/2/81 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., approved. Neal Everist to have a 10;000 meter run on 4/24/81 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. in conjunction with'Riverfest Weekend, approved. Application for City ;Plaza Use Permit: Pat Stoll of Free Environment to have a table and banner to publicize "Save the Whales" 4_ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 0 Official Actions benefit on 4/16 and 4/17/81, approved. April 21, 1981 (Blackhawk Minipark) Page Three Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, setting a public hearing for 5/19/81 to consider the preliminary and final Planned Area Development Plan of Regency Gardens. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, setting a public hearing for 5/19/81 to consider amending the Planned Area Development Ordinance. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-87, Bk. d6, p. 224, APPROVING THE AMENDED FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF LOT 96, A ! Affirmative roll IVIcall Oo�te 0 unanimous, 6/0,PErdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to defer the resolution releasing Agreement to Dedicate Right -of -Way for the Extension `of West Benton Street. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Randy Parkinson, 431 E. Market, appeared opposing the proposed increase from Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric. A public hearing was held to receive citizen comments concerning recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs -'for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for a three year period 1982-84. The following people appeared re, Independent Liviqg -Program: Grace Rose, Beverly McClelland, `San Robertson, Marti Milani, Tom Gartland, and Betty McKray. Dan Reece and Kathy Johnson appeared re the Family Life Home Program. A public hearing was held to amend Section 605, 705, 805, 905,E 1005 1205(a); 1207(a), 3305(j), and Table 29A of the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Building Code edited by the International Conference of Building Officials. Robert Carlson, Bd. of Appeals member, appeared requesting adoption of the amendment A public hearing was held for the sale of real property, 5 parcels, owned by the City of Iowa City to Southgate Development for the purpose of developing Public Housing Project 22-3. Mayor Balmer announced two vacancies for terms of ' indefinite length on the Design Review Committee. The appointments will be made at the 6/2/81 meeting of the City Council Mayor Balmer requested that letters of appreciation be sent to the two members resigning, Annette Lilly and Brian Guthe i nz. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Official Actions Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the April 21,. 1981 following appointments be made to the City Attorney Page Four Selection Advisory Committee: Philip Jones, 3201 Muscatine; William Hines, 12 Hawthorne; Robert Ogeson, 305 Woodridge; William Tucker; and William Meardon, 122 S. Linn. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Councilmembers Neuhauser and Balmer will also serve with this committee. City Manager reported that the. City, had paid $22,500 for the Clinton Street modulars purchased by the City. Councilmember Perret inquired re Council involvement into the rate increase for Iowa -Illinois. After discussion, Council decided not to intervene and discuss rates when the franchise comes up for renewal. Mayor Balmer wished Asst. City Attorney Schoiten best wishes in his new endeavor. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-88, Bk. d6, pp. 225-228.. RESOLUTION - OF NECESSITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO EXTEND 7HE BOUNDARIES OF THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, setting a Public :hearing,- for 5/5/81 to ,receive citizen . comments concerning the extension of the boundaries of. the Lower - Ralston. Creek - Neighborhood Revitalization Plan..Notion declared carried, 6/0, Erdahl, absent. , Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by. Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-89, Bk. 46, pp. 229-230, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT .ONE TO. THE, CONTRACT BETWEEN JHE CITY OF ,IOWA CITY, AND SHOEMAKER 6 HAALAND, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, INC. re Lower Ralston Creek Improvement Project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-90, Bk. 16, pp. 231-239, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT:.WITH HENRY LOUIS. INCORPORATED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried: Moved by Vev ra, seconded by Perret, to adopt' RES. 81-91, Bk. 66, pp, 240-245,. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON 5/19/81 ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (HENRY LOUIS INC.). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-92, Bk. 46,. pp. 246-256, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT, to Business Development, Inc. (BDI), for $2,500, for work done on 1979 801 Second Addition MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I40INES Official Actions Improvements.Affirmative roll call vote April 21, 1981 unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared Page Five carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-93, Bk. Q6, pp. 257-261, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT, to Shive-Hattery & Associates, for $41,275.60, for work done on 1979 -BOI Second Addition Improvements. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-94, Bk. 46, pp. 262-275, ADOPTING AND LEVYING FINAL SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF FOR THE 1979 BDI SECOND " ADDITION`IMPROVEMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhaus4r, seconded by Vevera, to adopt;RtS.-81-95, Bk. Q6, pp. 276-279,.AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN: AN AGREEMENT..FOR` WATER MAIN EXTENSION WITH ROBERT W.' STEVENS; Rochester Ave. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared. carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt.RES.11-96; Bk �6,.pp:•280-283,' AUTHORIZING I THE MAYOR TO. SIGN`,ANtAGREEMENT FOR,WATER MAIN EXTENSION'"WITH JAMES A. CLARK, Rochester Ave. Affirmative roll call .vote unanimous; -6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried: I' Moved by Vevera,'' seconded by Neuhauser, to`" . 1 adopt RES. 81-97, Bk. A6, p. 284, AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF ADDITIONAL CONVENIENCE MAILBOXES _IN; THE EAST END OF THE EXISTING ISLAND IN THE 200 BLOCK OF HARRISON STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried: Moved by Neuhaus r, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-98, Bk. d6, pp. 285-286, AUTHORIZING C ACCEPTANCE OF A FINAL ACCOUNTING OF INCOME AND EXPENSES FOR THE FINANCIAL CLOSE-OUT OF THE CLINTON STREET MODULAR UNITS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. j. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-99, Bk. 46, pp. 287-290, APPROVING AND FORMALLY ADOPTING A COMPENSATION POLICY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-100, Bk. A6, p. 291, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT EIGHT TO THF CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdalll absent. Motion declared carried. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES 3 .._7 U/1 it t .._7 U/1 it t V, s Official Actions Moved by Lynch, seconded by Neuhauser, to April 21, 1981 adopt RES. 81-101, Bk. A, p. 292, ADOPTING THE Page Six PARKS AND RECREATION PLAN 1981-1985; FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to defer consideration of a resolution establishing fees for certificates of structure compliance .and rental -. permits as part of the Iowa City Housing Code. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, „ seconded by Vevera, that the ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A USER CHARGE SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY; COUNTY OF JOHNSON, STATE OF IOWA, - TO 'PROVIDE FUNDS NEEDEDTO PAY FOR ALL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED< WITH THE, CITY'S;_ WASTEWATER TREATMENT. WORKS, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider, adopted, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Affirmative roll` call vote' on second vote for 'passage ;. unanimous, _ 6/0, Erdahl `absent. <Motion declared carried ,. Moved', by.c.Neuhauser, _seconded .by; Perret,'to adjourn 9:20 P.M.!- Motion declared carried. - For a more•detailed.and;complete: description Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office Cnce Department OHN R. BALMER, MAYOR 4A'8BIE TOLF S, C TY ERKT, u ed on MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES 0 iN a"— V,_ COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES April 21, 1981 Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 4/21/81, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser,. Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl: Staffinembers present: Berlin, Scholten, Hencin, Keller, Milkman, Hillstrom, Siders, Farmer, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 81-1, Side 2, 2283 -End and Tape 81-7, Side 1, 1-721. Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of April 19-25, 1981, as Private Property Week; April 20-24, 1981, and April 23, as Arbor Week and Arbor Day respectively; May, 1981; As Month of the Arts for the Handicapped; and April19-25, 1981, as School Safety Patrol Appreciation Week. Several members of the All -School Safety Patrol were present to accept the signed proclamation. City Clerk.Stolfus announced the addition to the Consent Calendar of a letter: from Bruce `Glasgow re leasing of',the Davis Building. Moved by 'Vevera, 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 Council- Actions;' reg. Council mtg., '4/7/81, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning &Zoning Comm. - 3/19/81 & 4/2/81; Housing Comm. -4/1/81; Committee on Community Needs -3/4/81, :3/16/81, 4/1/81; United Action for Youth -2/23/81; Design,`Review Committee -3/18/61;` Resources 'Conservation Comm. - 3/24/81; Broadband Telecommunications 'Comm. -3/17/81; Riverfront Comm. -4/1/81; Airport Comm. -4/9/81. Permit motions and resolution: Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Four Cushions, Inc. dba Control Tower Bar, 18-20 S. ,Clinton. , Refunding a portion of a Liquor License. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Hilltop Lounge, Inc. dba Hilltop Lounge, 1100 N. Dodge. Approving Class C Beer -Wine License for Eicher's Inc. dba Amelia Earhardt Deli, 223 E. Washington, RES. 81-81, Bk. 16, p. 217, ISSUING A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $1,651,718.41 for the period of March 1 through March 31, 1981, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Resolutions setting publing hearings, Bk: 46: RES. 81-82, p. 218, FOR 5/5/81, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE DECK ELACEMENT HEARING, AND EDIRECTING CT AND RCITY HENGINEER G CITY LTO B PLACE SAID PTO PUBLISH LANS, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities April 21, 1981 Page 2 ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 81-83, p. 219, FOR 5/5/81, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CLERKBTALLEY OAPUBLISHVNOTICE OF SAIDBLOCKS HEARING02DIRECT NG CITYENGINEERDIRECTINGCITY PLACE SAID SPECIFICATIONS, ETC. ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 81-84, p• 220, FOR 5/5/81, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE PARKING RAMP "A" EXIT LANE, FY81, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECUBLI TING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID SPECIFICA IONFOR TC., ON /81 FILEONPLANS, INSPECTION. RES. 81-85, p• SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF ,057 FOR THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN ELECTRICAL REVISIONS - PHASE III, DIRECTING CITY CLERK To PLACESA DH NOTICE OF SAID SPECIFICATIONS, ETC AR ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTIONING AND DIRECTING CITY EERES R TO 81-16, pp. 222-223, FOR 5/5/81, ON THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LOCATED IN EAST IOWA CITY (VACATED PICKARD STREET R.O.W. BETWEEN HIGHLAND STREET AND FRIENDLY AVENUE•) - Correspondence: .Robert Stika- re .alleged damages caused. ine Hawkeye CableVision, referred to the City Menager.fschool crY. ossing members of the Southeast Junior High School PSTO re school crossing guard at First Avenue and Bradford Drive, referred to the City necessary.r Thomas Hafer re cable teIowa DOT re levision see deck rvicaire rreferred to no the City Manager for reply. Joe Haefner.re traffic at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Greenwood r enwoow re d Drivase of the Davis s Buildingto theyfor �Cgity' er for reply. offices. Applications, for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Julia Palestrina to have a May Day Parades foro eidsabGregorysons Deacon tolhave f30 to rom 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m-, pP the Iowa City s Neal Everist Walk for Ito have nd on /a 10 000 meter arun on from 7: 4:30 p.m., approved. 4/24/81 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. in conjunction with Riverfest Weekend, approved. Application for, City Plaza Use'Permit: Pati Stoll of Free Environment tP have a table and banner anneto publicize ubl icizehawkM Saveinipahe Whales" i benefit on 4/16 and 4/17/81, app Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Mayor Balmer -repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, setting a public hearing for 5/1981 to coider Plan/of Regency Gardens• Motionideclared carried, 6/Oe Erdahl absentand final Plannd Area . Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, setting a public hearing for 5/19/8declared carriedlto consider m Erdahl the Planned absent Area Development Ordinance. MDtion MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES V:_ Council Activities April 21, 1981 Page 3 Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-87, Bk. A6, p. 224, APPROVING THE AMENDED FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF LOT 96, A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 90, TY'N CAE PART 2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to defer the resolution releasing Agreement to Dedicate Right -of -Way for the Extension of West Benton Street. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Randy Parkinson, 431 E. Market, appeared opposing the proposed increase from Iowa -Illinois Gas 8 Electric. A public hearing was held to receive citizen comments concerning recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for a three year period 1982-84. Staffinembers Hencin, Keller, Milkman and Hillstrom made a presentation on past accomplishments and the proposal for 182-'84. The following people appeared re Independent Living Program: GraceRose, Beverly: McClelland, Sam'Robertson,'Marti:Milani,'Tom.Gartland,..and Betty, r. McKrayr�..Dan'' Reece and Kathy 'Johnson appearedre the Family Life Home Program: A public hearing was held to amend Section 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 the'International Conference of Building Officials Robert, Carlson, Bd. of Appeals member, appeared- requesting „ adoption of the amendment. A public hearing was held for the sale of real property, 5 parcels, owned by the City of Iowa City to Southgate Development for the purpose of developing Public.Housing Project 22-3:: No one: appeared.. Mayor Balmer announced two vacancies for terms of indefinite length on the Design Review Committee. The.appointments will be made at the 6/2/81 meeting of the City Council. Mayor Balmer requested that letters of, appreciation be sent to the two members resigning, Annette Lilly and Brian Gutheinz. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the following appointments be made to the City Attorney Selection Advisory Committee: Philip Jones, 3201 Muscatine; William Hines, 12 Hawthorne; Robert Ogeson, 305 „ Woodridge; William Tucker; and .Wi111am Meardon,,122:S. Linn. Motion ,. declared`. carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Councilmembers Neuhauser and Balmer will also serve with this committee. Councilmember Roberts requested clarification of parking meter removal on Madison Street south of Burlington. City Manager Berlin will investigate. City Manager reported that the City had paid $22,500 for the Clinton Street modulars purchased by the City. Mayor Balmer questioned the excavation work being done on First Avenue along Ralston Creek. City Manager will check with Engineering re necessary permits. Councilmember MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROL.AB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES .7 Council Activities April 21, 1981 Page 4 Perret inquired re Council involvement into the rate increase for Iowa - Illinois. After discussion, Council decided not to intervene and discuss rates when the franchise comes up for renewal, & called attention to workload for new attorney. Mayor Balmer wished Asst. City Attorney Scholten best wishes in his new endeavor. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-88, -8k.-* Q6, pp: 225-228, RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO EXTEND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, setting a public hearing for 5/5/81 to receive citizen comments concerning the extension of the boundaries of the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-89, Bk. 66, pp. 229-230, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT ONE TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY`AND'SHOEMAKER & HAALAND, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, INC. re Lower Ralston Creek Improvement Project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES: 81-90, Bk. k6, pp. 231-239; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH HENRY LOUIS INCORPORATED. City Manager Berlin stated that the application had been reviewed by staff and the fiscal analyst and found to be in order subject to review of Henry Louis financial statement. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret; to adopt RES. 81-91, Bk. 66, pp. 240-245, SETTING 'A PUBLIC HEARING ON 5/19/81 ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (HENRY LOUIS INC.). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved -by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES.. 81-92, Bk. 46, pp. 246-256, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT, to Business,Development, Inc. (BDI), for $2,500, for work done. on 1979. BDI Second Addition 'Improvements. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-93, Bk. J6, pp. 257-261, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT, to Shive-Hattery & Associates, for $41,275160, for work done on 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvements. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-94, Bk. A6, pp. 262-275, ADOPTING AND LEVYING FINAL SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF FOR THE 1979 BDI SECOND ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities April 21, 1981 Page 5 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-95, Bk. A6, pp. 276-279, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSION WITH ROBERT W. STEVENS, Rochester Ave. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-96, Bk. IN pp. 280-283, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSION WITH JAMES A. CLARK, Rochester Ave. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-97, Bk. d6, p. 284, AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT. OF ADDITIONAL CONVENIENCE MAILBOXES IN THE EAST END OF THE EXISTING ISLAND IN THE 200 BLOCK OF HARRISON STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved.by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera,: to adopt RES. 81-98, Bk. &6, pp. 285-286, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A FINAL ACCOUNTING OF INCOME AND EXPENSES FOR THE FINANCIAL CLOSE-OUT OF THE CLINTON STREET MODULAR UNITS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-99, Bk. d6, pp. 287-290, APPROVING AND FORMALLY ADOPTING A COMPENSATION POLICYFOR. ADMINISTRATIVE AND.CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES, as prepared by the Management Advisory Panel. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous; 6/0, Erdahl absent. ! Motion declared carried. Moved by Ferret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-100, 8k: A6, p. 291, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT EIGHT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF. IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-101, Bk. d6 p. 292, ADOPTING THE PARKS AND -RECREATION PLAN 1981-1985, FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. -Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. City Manager Berlin advised that wording changes as requested by Council had been made. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to defer consideration of a resolution establishing fees for certificates of structure compliance and rental permits as part of the Iowa City Housing Code. Motion declared - carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, 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 WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider adopted, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES i,_ �, Council Activities April 21, 1981 Page 6 MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES -MOINES a, INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION APRIL 20, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 20, 1981, 2:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Perret, Lynch, 2:45 PM, Erdahl, 3:00 PM. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: r Berlin, Stolfus. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. COUNCIL TIME 1140-1271 1. Vevera asked for clarification of policy on animal control. It was pointed out that an animal should be under leash control not just voice control, but staff was directed to use good judgement regarding citations. 2. Roberts requested detail regarding the actual rent income from the modulars on Clinton St. The City Manager supplied the information, noting that the City had paid for the modulars it used. There was a total of $7,140 not collected in rents. Councilman Lynch arrived, 2:45 PM. This information will be sent to all those who rented the modulars. The Epstein lawsuit was explained. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy 1271-1485 Dedication for Right-of-way on Extension of Benton St. Boothroy gave t e istory regarding zoning and construction in this area and explained other traffic pattern alternatives that could result if this r -o -w agreement was released to Bartelt/Petsel. The Braverman proposal for a commercial development/combination detention pond was discussed. Council would like to see the proposal or concept. Councilman Erdahl arrived, 3:00 PM. Roberts called attention to the situation caused when streets are not extended and there is heavy traffic. The Resolution will be deferred, discussed further with legal department explaining the legality of the agreement. SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION -UPDATE 1485-1900 Chrp. Scott, representing all the Commissioners present, (Summerwill, Kattchee, Williams, Carlton, Clover) identified the various things that they have been working on, including the Operational Handbook, public relations, and applications from service providers. The report on space allocation for service providers will be coming to Council in two weeks. She asked if any Councilmembers had objections to the Elder Craft Shop, and there were none. Council noted that they would not provide any staffing, and it was suggested that the Mercy Hospital Guild be contacted for pointers on management of the shop. Scott explained the ideas they had had so far. ,In answer to the question regarding use of the third floor by the City for offices, the Mayor noted that Perret had not yet made a decision, and his was the decisive vote. Perret advised that he would decide in two weeks or so. The Center will be occupied on August 1st. Berlin explained funding that might be available for extra work on the third floor. ( MICROFILMED BY `JORM MICROLAB 'CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES I Page 2 BURLINGTON/DUBUQUE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING Brachtel, Kucharzak Informal Council April 20, 1981 Before discussion, the cable film was shown by Rod Blair. Luxemberg, Good, Welsh present for discussion. The Mayor called attention to the alternatives provided in the City Manager's memo in the packet. The City Manager advsied that this memo did not represent the views of the Traffic Engineer. Brachtel explained how the cycles are coordinated. After dis- cussion of the prohibition of right turn on red, it was decided that this prohibition would not help as it was the right turns on green causing the problem. Diagonal strip markings were suggested. Brachtel explained that in Iowa these are used for elementary school crossings. Mayor Balmer stated that a majority agreed to try the following: A. Reduce the amount of time required for the walk light to cycle (to a 50-50 split), and B. Increase the amount of time to cross Burlington Street north and south, (6 seconds). Berlin advised that the Police Chief had some speed enforce- ment measures to try. An implementing resolution will be on the next agenda. LOWER RALSTON CREEK PROJECT Hencin Memo from Hencin A Schmadeke in packet noted. Hencin outlined the project on the map and explained why and how the project was being changed. The status of removal of houses was reviewed. The Kirkwood Ave. Culvert will have a 50' bottom width channel, starting from Harrison to 200'south of Kirkwood. A map of the neighborhood, with project outlined, was distributed. Councilman Erdahl left the meeting, 4:30 PM. AGENDA Siders, Kucharzak I. Appointments to City Attorney Selection Committee --after suggestion to - amend the number of committee members to six, the City Manager explained publication requirements. Council decided to name the first five persons named on the list furnished to Council, and to encourage Keith Wilson to apply for a vacancy on another Board or Commission. 2. Amendments to the Building Code. Iva Hilleman questioned schedule for inspections, as they are not included in this Resolution. Kucharzak advised that staff would be presenting other changes as a result of the resignation of Steinbach. The new fees and schedule will take effect on July 1, 1981. The Housing Task Force has reviewed and endorsed both the fees and the schedule. The item will be deferred and resubmitted as one package. 3. Dick Blum, representing Henry Louis Inc., asked that the "W" be deleted from the name as typed in the proceedings for industrial revenue bonds. i They should be opening August 1st. About 70% of the business will still ![ be from the College St, facility. 4. Additional parking ramp exit lane, Ramp A. The City Manager explained that the staff was proceeding with the project based on the activity at the ramp. It is not currently a problem, however will be during certain seasons. Funding will be from parking, and Vitosh will be presenting parking revenue projections later. 5. Regarding the two new projects on the CCN recommendations for use of j CDBG funds, the Independent Living Program and the Family Life Home i Program, the City Manager stated that there would be recommendations from the Human Services Planner. His recommendation was to proceed with the recommendations on a tentative basis at this time, and the staff will continue the investigation. i , MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB "CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MINES 1900 -End Side 2, 1-25 25-175 175-387 N Informal Council Page 3 April 20, 1981 6 7. Neuhauser related a zoning variance problem. The Board of Adjustment (5 members) has not been able to have a quorem in attendance at several meetings. One member has been out-of-town for several months. The problem will be conveyed to this person. The City Manager will review and report on a procedure for all Boards and Commissions to handle a problem such as this one. Regarding the Phase III for Underground Utilities Downtown, the City Manager stated that this does include Cable TV, and the conduit is in the alley for Old Capitol House and the Catholic Church. Kucharzak pointed out that this project includes the work for the Paul -Helen Bldg. ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT Farmer 387-570 Vevera advised that he had driven all the streets and found some were not in as bad a condition as Friendship Street is, and it carries heavy bus traffic. Farmer stated that it would cost $110,000 to resurface Friendship St. from First Avenue to Court Street. There were no objections to inclusion of Friendship St. in this year's program. The proposed project also does not include the improvements to Waterfront St. which would be $42,000 and would not be funded from Asphalt Overlay monies. Staff will prepare a revised list to include Friendship St. IOWA ILLINOIS GAS & ELEC./UTILITY RATE INCREASE 570-600 Perret introduced JoAnn Muldoon who presented material regarding the increase in the electric rates. He requested Council consideration of intervening in this case. The City Manager was directed to contact Attorney William Sueppel at the League of Municipalities and find out whether or not there were any issues appropriate for Iowa City to address. Berlin called attention to the upcoming expiration of Iowa -Illinois gas and electric franchises, and stated that he thought the Council should devote its time to this area. Muldoon advised that Sioux City and Des Moines have intervened. EXECUTIVE SESSION Conference Room at the Civic Center, 5:20 PM. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera to adjourn to executive session under Sec. 28A.5(b) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of .the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Mayor John Balmer presiding. Staff members present: Berlin, Stolfus. Tape-recorded on Reel 22, Side 1, 1042-1177. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera to adjourn, 5:30 PM. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. j MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES I— INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION APRIL 27, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 27, 1981, 3:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Erdahl, Roberts, Vevera, Lynch, 3:35 PM, Perret 3:55 PM. Staffinembers present: Berlin, StOlfus, Helling Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel N81-8, Side 2, 600-1842. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Schmeiser present. Extension of West Benton Street On severs maps, Schmeiser pointed out proposed street patterns and traffic patters which would use Aber Avenue or Melrose Avenue with W. Benton deadended at Mormon Trek. It was pointed out that it is not practical to widen Benton. Developer Mace Braverman explained the proposed plat for Walden Wood, pointing out its streets, accesses, explaining the easement for the Orr property and the access for the proposed Quik Trip, which would be 125' N of West Benton (P&Z recom- mendation is for 400' distance between intersecting streets). Quik Trip has purchased the property south of the pond with the reser- vation that Braverman would make an effort to have Benton St. extended, abandoned. They do not wish to build in the commercial area north of the pond. Alternative exits for Quik Trip are 1) West Benton extended, 2) Mormon Trek and 3)thru the residential area. that exiting from the Quik Trip on Monson Trek would It was pointed out be a traffic safety hazard, which the City could make a strong argument fo does not have the legal tools to force it to happeent fo r, but n. 3:55 PM. Three Councilmembers wished to continue West Benton on to Westwinds Drive. A majority agreed to leave the streets as shown on the plat, deadending W. Benton. The item will be on next week's agenda. AIRPORT COMMISSION Commissioner Reddick, Manager Zehr present. City Manager Berlin advised that this meeting had been scheduled to discuss the status of the long-range development plans for the Airport, the effect on the proposals on the Capital Improvements Program, and because of the cost, for the Council to give clear direction to the Airport Commission. Possible changes in federal funding were noted. Neuhauser advised that she was not interested in pursuing commuter service. Reddick stated that the project had been proposed and approved because of safety and noise considerations. FFA says that the old United Hangar must be re- moved for lengthening the runway, and the Feds will pay for this. Another runway will then be shortened. Although $45,000 has been budgeted for current engineering expenses in this year's operating budget, another $45,000 would be needed for the City's share of the $900,000 runway project, on a 90/10 basis, possibly next year. Councilmembers asked to be kept apprisedof the division of funding between the Feds and the City for this proposed project. The film will be scheduled for a Tuesday night presentation. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 600-1200 1200-1660 7 Aprmal ril 27,C19B1i1 Page 2 1660-1731 COUNCIL BUSINESS 1) Perret expressed displeasure with Brachtel memo regarding suggestions made by Harold Bechtoldt for traffic and pedestrian safety at the Iowa/ Gilbert intersection. problems on South Madison. The 2) Roberts called attention to parking p businesses in the 300 block now want 'no parking' put back in that block. However, businesses in the 500 block want parking. There were no Council objections to the changes. 3) Mayor Balmer advised that he would present a written proposal regarding reconsideration of transit fares. The shortage of Road Use Tax funds will be $30,000 less than projected for this year. Recent memo from COG Transportation Planner Lundell regarding '82 funding noted. 4) Berlin advised that the revision of the asphalt overlay list for streets in a project would be .presented next week. POLICE DEPARTMENT SALARY ADJUSTMENT Carroll present. 1731-1840 City Manager Berlin explained that last year after the arbitrator provided an increase for the Police Department, the City went ahead and provided for Captains and Sergeants not in the bargaining unit, an increase, but not equal to the increase that the arbitrator gave to the bargaining unit, and said that when the matter was resolved, would go back and make some adjustment so that the relationship between the people in the bargaining unit and the people outside the !;arnaining unit would be comparable to what it was before collective bargaining tock place. After litigation, and the deciaion for cost-of-living adjustment, and now we are before PERS as to whether we are going to arbitrate for nextedr� we still have not made the adjustment to even it out. Berlin sug9es somewhat less than a 5% of base, retroactive to the time we said we would do it. Carroll added that it would be 4.3% for Sergeants and 2% for Captains, and would provide a 5% gap to re-establish the distances between supervisory and others. Traditionally this gap has been 10%. There were no objections from Council. EXECUTIVE SESSION Conference Room, 5:00 P.M. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera to adjourn to executive session for discussion under Sec. 28A.5(b) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Scholten. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret to adjourn, 5:10 PM. Motion declared carried, 7/0. Tape-recorded on Reel #22, Side 1, 1177-1390. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES -MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MAY 4, 1981 INFORIML COUNCIL DISCUSSION: May 4, 1981, 2:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Vevera, Neuhauser, Perret, Lynch, Erdahl, 2:50 PM. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Boothroy, Knight, Schmeiser, Woito, Schmadeke, Farmer, Hencin, Carroll, Vitosh, Zehr. TAPE-RECORDED On Reel k81-8, Side 2, 1842 -End, and 81-9, Side 1, 1-782. AIRPORT Council viewed the film "Making the Difference" produced by the General Aviation Manufacturing Association, and presented by Airport Manager Zehr. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 1842-2538 Foster Road, Vacation of r -o -w of original alignment/St. Anns Drive. Boothroy presented a map depicting all the parcels proposed to be vacated and sold, and explained that the hearing would need to be reset for May 19th, because of a publishing problem. Re enc Gardens, Prel. & Final PAD This is the first plan proposing zero of ine structures. Council was shown the plan for the develop- ment. There is no 'common ground', and each unit would have it's own garage, basement and yard. This will result in double the number of drives accessing the 28' wide street. Parking is restricted on one side. Ordinance Modifying the PAD requirements. This will make the application more f exlb a in the consideration of density requirements by the P&Z Commission. Emerald Court Rezoning, R3 to R3A Knight explained the staff report. This wrouTd-a low the applicant to finish the one apartment. P&Z recommendation for agreement regarding RM20 zone explained. Council discussed potential problems and concerns. Public Hearing will be set for June 2. Melrose Corridor Committee -Recommendations noted. Unanimous agreement noted. City Mgr. Berlin advised that the recommendations would be put in Resolution form for Council consideration. West Benton, Extension Mayor Balmer commented that the majority of Councl imembers at ast week's informal meeting had agreed to sign the agreement releasing the dedication of right-of-way for extension of West Benton. WOLF DEVELOPMENT ON SCOTT BOULEVARD City Mgr. Berlin noted that there 2538 -End were three items for discussion,7) Council's position on annexation in that area, 2) annexation with or without services, 3) whether or not Council likes the concept. Developer Robert Wolf presented his proposal. Letters regarding provision of sewer, and communication with DEQ were given to Council. The area is zoned commercial/county. Ed Brinton was present to answer questions regarding provision for sewers. Berlin questioned whether the future growth line on the Comprehensive Plan is the appropriate line, and if not, what was. He discussed the capacity of Reel 81-9 the BDI sewer, concerns regarding when capacity is reached and possibil- Side 1, ity of no federal funding for the proposed trunk sewer. Erdahl commented 1-61 MICROFILMED BY IJORM MICROLAB `CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Page 2. a Informal Council May 4, 1981 Fringe Committee discussion and trade-off with the County. The tract is 858' deep, the same as Sunrise Village and the tract up to the American Legion Road. Brinton explained the proposal of McCreedy, a holding tank with discharge at off-peak hours; a contingency plan that could be used by Wolf. Wolf will' operate the Court as a condo, and will be the manager Problems with annexation of the Sunrise area were noted. Berlin advised that Sunrise would not have to hook on a City sewer, if their own system was operating satisfactorily. Perret questioned if a sewer agreement would include McCreedy, Sunrise/Hames and Village Green. Berlin stated that the staff would prepare a report on sewer capacity, Schmadeke and Farmer working with Wolf on any problems. He will also set up a joint meeting of the Fringe Committee and possibly the whole Council with the Johnson Co. Board of Supervisors to discuss this issue. ELLIS & MASKE SUBDIVISION City Attorney Hayek explained the request from Helble, noting that the County approved the subdivision in 1967. It was within Iowa City's two- mile jurisdiction, but not sent to Iowa City for it's approval. He can furnish them a letter similar to the one for the Hershberger Subd., but will include applicable language prohibiting resubdivision. Access was discussed. There were no objections to. Hayek drafting a letter. AGENDA 1. Mayor Balmer called attention to the Library Board minutes concerning legislative matters. Helling will prepare written clarification of the policy for pursuing any lobbying efforts with legislative bodies. It was noted that the Library Board & Airport Comm. are not advisory boards or. commissions. 2. Vevera stated that he had received complaints from the Police Dept. regarding procedure used by the Civil Service Commission concerning employment interviews. City Manager Berlin requested that a written complaint be filed. 3. There was a concensus to appoint Daniel Daley to the Committee on Community Needs and Tom Muller and Mark Weaver to the Mayor's Youth Employment Board. 4. Mayor Balmer called attention to the low traffic count for Melrose Court. Neuhauser noted that this is different from what the residents have been saying. 5. City Manager Berlin stated that the Senior Center Commission was reviewing applications for the use of the Senior Center space, and questioned if Council would have any position regarding allocation, or whether the Staff and Commission would determine the allocations. A majority agreed that this allocation would be by the Commission and Staff. Use of the third floor for City offices will be dis- cussed at the Tuesday formal meeting, with Perret making his position on the issue known at that time. 61-132 TRANSIT FARES/ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT 340-782 Mayor Balmer expressed concern over the perception of the press regarding his reasoning in proposing the increase in transit fares. He noted that the entire Council had agreed to include paving of Friendship in the asphalt program, and that the transit budget has not been cut like other j MICRDFILMED BY `JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES IST Page 3 Informal Council May 4, 1981 areas of the budget,and the gap between expenditures and receipts has been widening considerably. He added that he had been told today that a possible $110,DOO;in additional Road Use Tax might be received in FY82 if the State legislature adds tax to the gas price. This would help to do all the overlay asphalt projects suggested, therefore he stated that there was no immediacy for raising the bus fares. Neuhauser explained why Revende Sharing should not be transferred for this use and suggested that the project be divided into alternatives. Erdahl objected to the Mayor presenting a memo, and disagreed on raising the bus fares. Perret agreed with Neuhauser and Erdahl and noted that $70,000 in unallocated monies from salaries would also be available. Vitosh explained that this money was not spent because of the turnover in authorized positions. Lynch favored the whole project if RUT funds were available. Roberts agreed but wanted riders to pay a little more of the fair share of expenses. Vevera noted he had represented all the residents of Friendship St. when he requested inclusion of Friendship in the asphalt project. Several members suggested clarification of Mose's memo, or discussion of it at goal -setting. City Mgr. Berlin stated that the staff would add Friend- ship St. to the base bid for the asphalt project, with the streets proposed to be deleted as an alternative. EXECUTIVE SESSION Tape -Recorded on Reel 1122, Side 1, 1390-1540 Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera to adjourn to executive session under Section 20, to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations; as such discussion is exempt- ed from the provisions of Chapter 28A according to Chapter 20.17(3). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0. Motion declared carried. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus. 5:00 P.M. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret to adjourn, 5:10 P.M. Motion declared carried, 7/0. .I v _1 MICROFILMED BY �JORM MICROLAB -CEDAR RAPIDS -DES -MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION May 11, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: May 11, 1981, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Neuhauser, Vevera, Perret 2:05 PM, Lynch 2:05 PM. Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Seydel, Brachtel, Boothroy, Knight TAPE-RECORDED on Reel N81-9, Side 1, 782-1338. SCHOOL -CROSSING GUARDS 783-1102 City Manager Berlin called attention to his memo in the packet and reviewed the recommendations made. Representatives from the Safety Committee were present and related concerns regarding the recommendations, and advised that the children crossing -guards were not allowed to go into the street, or to stop traffic. Council agreed on recommendation N1, recommendation 'for Longfellow -Burlington & Muscatine, and on N2, for St. Patricks-Prentiss j and Gilbert. Regarding ;13, Hoover -Court & Third, use of a folding stop -sign such as used for Kenwood in Cedar Rapids was discussed and agreed upon. The City Manager pointed out the potential difficulties if the City deviates from the standards in the Uniform Traffic Control Devises Manual. He will ' discuss with the Traffic Engineer the consideration of a traffic light and/or addition of paving on First Ave./Bradford. Regarding N4, deletion of the 4th crossing guard, Council agreed with the City Manager's comment I and recommendation. A list of names of substitutes will be furnished to I each guard and to each school, so the schools can take care of this when ' it is needed. The City will employ all personnel. Berlin thought that School Supt. Cronin would agree to this. The Mayor related his appreciation for the help of the DPO Safety Committee. CITY OFFICE SPACE 1102-1152 Memo in the packet from Asst. Mgr. Helling regarding the lease for the Davis Building, noted. He explained that Glasgow had requested a one-year lease with provision for cancellation after 9 months. Helling was directed to get a cost estimate for the work necessary to make the first floor access- ible to the handicapped. A majority favored the one-year lease as proposed. j SEVENTH AVENUE PARKING PROHIBITION 1152-1172 Memo in the packet from Mose & Brachtel noted. City Manager Berlin clarified the issue. Several Councilmembers thought that 100' was enough to remove. The City Manager will so direct the staff. IOWA -ILLINOIS GAS AND ELECTRIC CO. FRANCHISE 1172-1250 Neuhauser suggested preliminary work be started regarding the franchise and election process before the new City Attorney is on board, and so that j the Task Force, as suggested by the City Manager in his memo, could get started. Berlin advised that during the summer, interns in the Legal Department will be doing research on the issue. Councilmembers Perret and Lynch arrived, 2:05 PM. Perret and Vevera will represent the Council on the Task Force along with MICROFILMED BY ' JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ...7 a Informal Council Page 2 May 11, 1981 the City Manager and the City Attorney. Councilmembers agreed that the City Manager should ask Michael Sheehan to serve on the Task Force. He is in Urban and Regional Planning at the University, and has done research in this area. The Task Force will be formed and will advise if any other members are needed. PEPPERWOOD PART III Knight explained the reason for the lot. Mace Braverman, developer, stated that approval of this one lot would allow Systems Unlimited to apply for HUD funding and approval of the project. Knight advised that the storm - water management will be provided for when the rest of Part III is done. There were no objections. i COUNCIL TIME 1. Roberts advised that he would not be present for the May 18th meeting, but would be back for the May 19th meeting. 2. Regarding the summer schedule of Council meetings as provided by the Asst. City Manager, Helling noted that meetings would be held_as scheduled, however, if Councilmembers were planning vacations, he would like to be advised, so that there are always four members for a meeting. There will be no informal meeting on May 25th. 3:, City Manager Berlin advised that Northside Lighting Project will be on,the agenda for the May 18th meeting. 4. Berlin also reported that from the contingency fund for the Senior Center, the electrical work will be done on the third floor. Meeting adjourned, 2:20 PM. I I MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB ttOAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES