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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-07-14 Council minutesINFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 13, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: July 13, 1981, at 1:30 PM in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Erdahl, Roberts, Vevera 1:30 to 1:50 PM, Perret, present at 1:45 PM. Absent: Lynch, Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Boothroy, Gannon, Schmadeke, Keating, Franklin, Jansen, Schmadeke, Seydel, Uthe, Vitosh, Marcus -Felton, Seydel, Zehr, Davidson TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 81-10, Side 1, 429-2140 Mayor Balmer announced that he was changing the agenda items schedule so that Councilman Vevera could have input on certain items, as he was leaving early. AGENDA 430-630 1. Vevera stated that regarding the memo from Siders regarding the Yocum property in the Showers Addition, he expected Yocum to have to do what other citizens have to do. 2. Vevera commented on newspaper articles regarding the firefighters union contracts, as appearing in the Cedar Rapids Gazette and the Iowa City Press -Citizen. He objected to Hopkins statement, statinq that if Hopkins was misquoted, he expected a retraction, and if Hopkins was not misquoted, he expected a public apology.for statement made in Press -Citizen. Mayor Balmer noted that the Council had been discussing this change in procedure for inspections by firefighters, for a year. Roberts agreed with Vevera regarding the statement. Erdahl objected to having the firefighters do housing inspections. The Mayor said that the decision had been made and the City Manager could proceed with the change. Councilman Perret present, 1:45 PM. 3. Appointment to the Board of Library Trustees -a majority agreed to appoint Charles Drum, 308 Kimball Ave. 4. Balmer called attention to the correspondence regarding the Old Library, and advised that Council wished to maintain their previous position to sell the library and apply the proceeds to the cost of the new library site. Other Councilmembers agreed. Councilman Vevera left the meeting, 1:50 PM. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 630-1190 1. Oakes Third Addition -Oakes, Kammerer, Ruppert present. Boothroy recalled Council's previous discussion on this preliminary plat regarding the secondary access and the approval given for a lift - station, February '81 meeting. Franklin explained the new submission, the issue of the trunk line sewer (to sewerage the whole watershed), and the proposal for City sharing the cost with this developer. Schmadeke advised it would cost the City an additional $6,000 for the pipe. Berlin pointed out that based on previous policy, the City would enter into an agreement with the developer regarding costs. Jansen noted he was un- certain if costs could be recovered later on. In this alternative plan, the sewer dumps into the NE Interceptor. The proposed site of the lift -station has not been settled. Perret voiced concerns regarding setting precedent by allowing a lift- station,"and concerns regarding traffic accessing onto Prairie du Chien Road. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1 ._7 Page 2 Informal Council July 13, 1981 A resident noted several concerns of the neighbors regarding proposal for Rita Linn St. It's 31' width will allow parking on one side. Boothroy stated that Rita Linn is not an alternative to Foster Road. The neighbors will present their concerns at Tuesday's meeting. City Manager Berlin reminded Council that after detailed discussion, a decision had been made on the secondary access and plan for Oakes III Addn. and plan filed on Feb. 1981. He was directed to provide information regarding this previous discussion, and schedule further discussion in two weeks. Oakes proposed future development plan was distributed. The Mayor commented that Old Dubuque Road would have to be repaired, eventually. 5. City Manager Berlin presented information regarding reorganization of City structure, noting that after discussion with the Management Advisory Committee, all reorganization would be deferred, except that for the Public Works Dept. In the next week or so he will name Chuck Schmadeke as Public Works Director. The structure for the whole City will then be looked at by the subcommittee in the next month. They advised appoint- ing a Public Works Director now, and if any reorganization in that Dept. is necessary, it will be done later. Berlin stated that his assessment was that Schmadeke was better qualified and had more experience than the applicants, and it didn't make sense to let his (Berlin's) unwritten Policy that department heads had to live in the City, stand in the way of what was beneficial to the City. He pointed out that he did want Council's input in discussion of reorganization. EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl to adjourn to executive session under Sec. 20.17(3) to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations; as such discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 28A according to Chapter 20.17(3), and under Sec. 28.A.5(d) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are present - MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES L., Regarding the trunk sewer, Kammerer requested permission to install san- itary sewer along the back lot lines, which is a deviation from Council Policy. Kammerer was directed to work out this issue with Schmadeke, also to work on an agreement to share cost for the oversize pipe. Oakes offered an easement for future installation of pipe to I-80. 2. There were no questions regarding the other P&Z items. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS I. 1190-1670 Atty. Willard Freed requested Council to add the liquor application j and the dancing permit for VFW Post 2581 to Tuesday's agenda. City j Clerk Stolfus requested addition of two refunds. Council agreed. j 2. Mayor Balmer requested an explanation of why the lowest bidder was not awarded the contract for SEATS Supplemental Taxi service. Asst. Trans. s Planner Davidson advised that after checking references submitted by the bidder, the Committee (Transp. Planner, SEATS Operator & Transit Mgr.) decided it was not adviseable to award the contract to the low bidder. Toomer and Findley were present. 3. Berlin advised that the compensation plan for Administrative Employees was within the budgeted figure. 4. Balmer questioned the definition of 'clear tread width' as written in Item N5, Ordinance Amending the Building Code. Berlin explained that the structural part of the stairs was not included, only the area where one walks. 5. City Manager Berlin presented information regarding reorganization of City structure, noting that after discussion with the Management Advisory Committee, all reorganization would be deferred, except that for the Public Works Dept. In the next week or so he will name Chuck Schmadeke as Public Works Director. The structure for the whole City will then be looked at by the subcommittee in the next month. They advised appoint- ing a Public Works Director now, and if any reorganization in that Dept. is necessary, it will be done later. Berlin stated that his assessment was that Schmadeke was better qualified and had more experience than the applicants, and it didn't make sense to let his (Berlin's) unwritten Policy that department heads had to live in the City, stand in the way of what was beneficial to the City. He pointed out that he did want Council's input in discussion of reorganization. EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl to adjourn to executive session under Sec. 20.17(3) to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations; as such discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 28A according to Chapter 20.17(3), and under Sec. 28.A.5(d) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are present - MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES L., Page 3 Informal Council ly in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosureJuly would3' 1981 be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation, 3:00 P.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Lynch, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Woito, Jansen. Tape- recorded on Reel #22, Side 2, 180-320. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl to adjourn to informal session. The Mayor declared the motion carried, all voting aye, 4/0. PUBLIC HOUSING TOUR Housing Coordinator Lyle Seydel and his staff, Developer Braverman & Hersh- berger took Council on a tour of construction sites for public housing at 921 N. Dodge and 333 South Lucas. Seydel pointed out excavation problems encountered on both sites, noting that the City will have to pay for these excavation costs. COMPUTER FACILITY After returning to the Civic Center, Council toured the Computer Facility. Uthe explained which areas were now on computer, and those scheduled to go on next. Vitosh pointed out that the parking ticket collections were higher since the tickets were being put on the computer. The equipment is adaptable to being enlarged. There are maintenance contracts on the hardware and on the terminals. Duties of Marcus -Felton were explained. Vitosh called attention to the excellent job done by the Parks crew in remodeling their facility. This saved a large amount of money for the City. AIRPORT LAND OWNERSHIP Commissioners Phipps, Reddick and Manager Zehr present. City Manager Berlin called attention to his memo in the June 12th packet, titled Resolution of Land Ownership Question, outlining the eight proposals These could resolve the land question and the City would cooperate with appropriate zoning or uses allowing the Airport Commission to develop its atthe wish to nlal base. If an Airport, the City cwould chelp inally adevelopmentble ,� contingent upon oanteco- nomic benefit because of the amount of City investment would be quite significant. Reddick stated that she was pleased that the City intended to help with development the all good, but fnoting ais stated definitely. ointd out tBerlinesuggestehat thoints drthateifathe Council approves of the proposal, a written understanding would be drafted outlining what the City and the Airport Commission are trying to do. Perret noted concerns relating to building restrictions in the floodplain, and effect on the value of the land. Berlin advised that construction costs would be higher, and this was taken into consideration in preparing the estimate for the larger (29A) piece of land. Zehr advised that four Perret or five feet of fill would be added to the NW corner of the Airport property. a y,ansetting strategy for leconomic rdevelopment. Balmerhstatednthat rhe, Berlin, Univ. representatives and the Chamber have met to get a game plan established and to coordinate efforts to attract the best quality industry. The Council and the Airport Commission can work out a definite agreement on how the land would develop. Zehr reminded all that the Commission has FFA to deal with. Roberts noted concerns regarding sale of this property, questioning if the money would go back to the Federal Govt. The legal dept. will be asked to research this. Meeting adjourned, 4:40 P.M. i MICROFILMED BY �JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDSOES MOINES 1670-2010 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JULY 14, 1981 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7/14/81, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:45), Lynch, Perret, Roberts. Absent: Neuhauser, Vevera. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Boothroy, Farmer, Mose, Davidson, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes Tape-recorded on Tape 81-1, Side 2, 1919 - End and Tape 81-11, Side 1, 1-61. Mayor Balmer announced the addition of 4 items to the Consent Calendar, 2 refunds of portions of beer permits and dancing permit and liquor license for VFW. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, 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., 6/30/81, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm. -6/3/81 & 7/8/81; Library Ed. of Trustees -6/23/81; Parks and Rec. Comm. - 6/10/81; Bd. of Adjustment -6/25/81; Senior Center Comm. -6/12/81; Planning and Zoning Comm. -7/2/81; Committee on Community Needs - 7/1/81. Permit motions and resolutions: Approving Class C Liquor License for The Great American Saloon Company dba Maxwell's, 121 E. College St. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Osco Drug, Inc. dba Osco Drug Store, Old Capitol Center, 201 S. Clinton St. Approving Class C Liquor License for Field House, Inc, dba The Field House, 111 E. College St. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Bill Mihalopoulos dba Best Steak House and Taverna, 1 S. Dubuque St. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for QuikTrip Corp. dba QuikTrip #539, 301 Market St. Approving Class C Liquor License for James J. Tucker dba Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn St. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for William B. Kron, Jr. dba Bill's I-80 DX, Rt. 2. Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for HHIC Corp. dba Hungry Hobo, 517 S. Riverside Dr. Refunding a portion of a beer permit. RES. 81-178, Bk. 68, p. 612, ISSUING DANCING PERMITS TO FIELD HOUSE, INC. DBA THE FIELD HOUSE, 111 E. College and THE GREAT AMERICAN SALOON CO. DBA MAXWELL'S, 121 E. College. RES. 81-179, Bk. 68, pp. 613-614, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Refunding a portion of a beer permit. Approving Class C Liquor License for Johnson County Post No. 2581, Veterans of Foreign Wars dba VFW Post #2581, 1012 Gilbert Ct. RES. 81-180, Bk. 68, p. 615, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT TO JOHNSON COUNTY POST NO. 2581, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, 1012 Gilbert Ct. Refunding a portion of a beer permit. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES L.,. i Council Activities July 14, 1981 Page 2 Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $1,995,594.77 for the period of May 1 through May 31, 1981, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application for utilities right- of-way to Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for Riverside Drive and Benton Street. Authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application for approval to do grading, etc., on highway right-of- way on Highway 6 and 218 at the corner of Rocky Shore Drive. RES. 81-181, Bk. 68, p. 616, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE COURT AND CORRIDOR FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITY - RAMP A. Setting public hearings: RES. 81-182, Bk. 68, p. 617, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 7/28/81 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GILBERT STREET RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Motion setting a public hearing for 7/28/81 to receive citizen comments concerning the Communtiy Development Block Grant Metro -Entitlement Application for the first year of a three-year community development program (1982-84). Correspondence: Ruth Baldwin, Chairperson of Iowa City/Johnson County Arts Council, requesting use of old library as an arts center, City Manager will respond reviewing Council's decision that the old library and site shall be utilized for private redevelopment. Dave Cahill requesting City Council to waive the requirement for three readings of the ordinance amending the sign ordinance. Gregory Kovaciny, President of Bicyclists of Iowa City, Inc., re enforcement of traffic laws, referred to the City Manager for reply. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for following positions: Shop Supervisor/Equipment Division (corrected); Maintenance Worker II/Water Distribution; Maintenance Worker III/Equipment Division; Maintenance Worker I/Streets Division; Bus Driver/Transit Division; Cashier/Parking Systems; Mechanic I/Equipment (corrected); Maintenance Worker II/Water Distribution Division. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Dorothy Rozeff to have a bake sale downtown on Sidewalk Days, 7/23, to benefit Martin Luther King Scholarship Award, approved. Kate Klaus to have a block party on Maplewood Lane 7/26, from 3:00-10:00 P.M., approved. Chamber of Commerce to have Sidewalk Days in downtown Iowa City on 7/23 and 7/24, approved. Iowa City Striders Running Club to have Sun Race 6/27, approved. Kathy Kron to close Caroline Court for block picnic, approved. Knights of Columbus to distribute Tootsie Roll candy in downtown and to accept donations for Special Olympics on 8/1, approved. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES L.,. 0 --l- L,. Council Activities July 14, 1981 Page 3 Application for City Plaza Use: KXIC to set up a remote broadcast and give away hot dogs and softdrinks on Sidewalk Day, 7/23, from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve the preliminary plat of Dean Oakes Third Addition, noted. Steve Baker, 1528 Prairie du Chien, representing Citizens Concerned with Dean Oakes Third Addition, presented a statement outlining concerns of the neighborhood group, and signed petitions from citizens opposed to the proposed Rita Linn Avenue between Prairie du Chien Road and Oakes Drive. Councilmember Erdahl arrived 7:45 P.M. Mayor Balmer announced that this matter would be scheduled for further discusssion at the next informal Council meeting on 7/28, and that previous discussion material would be transmitted to the neighborhood representative. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to set a public hearing for 8/11/81 amending Section 8.10.24 (Area Regulations) and 8.10.3 (Definitions) of the Zoning Ordinance (Rooming Houses). The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing for 8/11/81 to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance permitting mobile home residential zone, and an amendment to Chapter 22 regarding mobile home park standards. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. A public hearing was held to consider an ordinance amending the Sign Ordinance of the Code'of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa (redefining front wall and facia sign). No one appeared. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Lynch, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SIGN ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA (redefining front wall and facia sign), be considered and given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared motion to consider carried, 4/0, Roberts abstaining. Affirmative roll call vote, 4/0, Roberts abstaining and Vevera and Neuhauser absent. A public hearing was held to consider the conveyance of property by the City of Iowa City located along the original alignment of Foster Road and St. Ann's Drive between Buresh Avenue and Prairie du Chien Road. No one appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-183, Bk. 68, pp. 618-621, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LOCATED ALONG FOSTER ROAD AND ST. ANN'S DRIVE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. John Suchomel, 330k N. Lucas, appeared and announced he would be on vacation from 8/13 to 8/15 and requested cooperation from citizens and businesses on keeping the downtown area clean. Brian Jones, 812 Maggard i MICROFILMED BY `JORM MICROLAB CCDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities July 14, 1981 Page 4 St., appeared re questions on recent AFSCME contract. City Manager stated that any questions related to his relationship with the Union should be addressed by the Dept. Supervisor first, and if not resolved, then the City Manager would review the issue with the Supervisor and Dept. Head and complainant. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to re -set a public hearing for 7/28/81 on an ordinance amending Sections 1205(a) and 3305(b) of the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Building Code as edited by the International Conference of Building Officials, regarding window size and stairway width. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and cost ectimate for the Scott Blvd. Paving Improvement Project - Phase II. No one appeared. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-184, Bk. 68, pp. 622-623, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE SCOTT BLVD. PAVING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PHASE II, AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 8/5/81 AT 10:00 A.M. S Councilmember Erdahl reiterated his disagreement with project and other Councilmembers expressed their views on the project. The Mayor declared the Resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Erdahl. Absent: Vevera, Neuhauser. Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/82 on the Board of Adjustment. This appointment will be made at the 8/25/81 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to appoint Charles S. Drum, 308 Kimball Road, to the Board of Library Trustees for an unexpired term ending 7/1/83. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Mayor Balmer stated that the incident in Waterloo, re the deaths of two police officers, indirectly affects us and our thoughts for our police force knowing that they're putting their lives on the line daily, and announced that a trust fund has been established by the Iowa City Police Department for the families of the two officers. The Mayor stated that a recent article in Nation's Cities Weekly reported that the Supreme Court ruled local governments cannot be sued for punitive damages, when actions of its officials may violate the civil rights of persons or businesses. City Manager Berlin requested a motion re the City's provision of stormwater drainage in the Highway N1 project. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to authorize the City Engineer to enter into the necessary agreement with the Iowa Dept. of Transportation to provide for storm drainage for the portion extending from the intersection of Hwys. 1/6/218 to the Iowa River, based on the actual bid received by IDOT. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES L". ..7 Council Activities July 14, 1981 Page 5 Mayor Balmer welcomed City Attorney Bob Jansen to his first meeting. Jansen advised that his department is starting review of the proposed new zoning ordinance. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to delete the Preliminary Resolution for the Construction of Sidewalk Improvements on Petsel Place, as this sidewalk has been installed. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-185, Bk. 68, p. 624, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE FY82 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT TO L. L. PELLING CO., INC. OF IOWA CITY, at $335,670.60. The City Manager listed streets deleted to add Friendship St., and stated that with ending balance funds, possibly Prairie du Chien and Caroline and the alley behind the Ecumenical Housing Project can be overlayed. Balmer thought that the second special Legislative session might pass the gas tax, then all deleted streets could be done. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-186, Bk. 68, p. 625, AWARDING THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE CBD ALLEY PAVING - PHASE II, BLOCK 82 O.T. 1981 TO METRO PAVERS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, at $28,236.25. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-187, Bk. 68, pp. 626-627, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS,' for FY82 at $17,976. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-188, Bk. 68, pp. 628-633, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH CITY CAB COMPANY OF IOWA CITY FOR FY82 SEATS SUPPLEMENTAL TAXI SERVICE, for $4000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-189, Bk. 68, pp. 634-657, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY PATROLMEN'S ASSOCIATION, TO BE EFFECTIVE 7/1/81 THROUGH 6/30/82. Asst. City Manager Hel ling pointed out 5 typographical errors in original contract distributed in 7/10 packet and announced that the errors had been corrected and in no way affected the content. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. i MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB 'CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Council Activities July 14, 1981 Page 6 Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-190, Bk. 68, pp. 658-667, ESTABLISHING A CLASSIFICATION COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ADMINI- STRATIVE EMPLOYEES. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/0, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lynch, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl. Abstaining: Perret. Absent: Neuhauser and Vevera. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-191, Bk. 68, pp. 668-669, ESTABLISHING A CLASSIFICATION COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 75-2773 BY PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN WATER RATES BY REPEALING SECTION II OF ORDINANCE NO. 75-2773, AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION IN LIEU THEREOF, be considered and given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion to consider carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Affirmative roll call vote on 1st vote for passage, unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn, 8:33 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried. HNR. BALMER, MAYO ABBIE STOLFUS4CL j MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEOAR RAPIDSOES MOINES L,. ...7 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 30, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: June 30, 1981, 6:45 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, 6:50 PM., Roberts, Vevera, 6:55 PM. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Seydel, Lundell, Mose, Karr, Schmadeke, Milkman, Hauer, Meisel, Hencin TAPE-RECORDED: Reel 81-10, Side 1, 116-429 APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 116- 1. Boothroy called attention to setting of the public hearing on amending the Zoning Ord. re balcony decks, to be set for July 28th. 2. The legal papers are in order for the Regency Gardens subdivision. AGENDA j 1. City Clerk Stolfus noted the addition of three beer/liquor license applications to the Consent Calendar, and the .correction of'the word Wnicipal':in Item N20, to..the word fiunicipalities . 2. City.Mani ger Berlin will check to see if the bus shelters being pur- chased are to be installed near Oaknoll. Mose will provide`a list showing where they will be installed. - 150- 3. Public housing acquisition and Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program. Seydel called attention to his memo in the packet of June 26th. For conversion of the public housing units to acquisition of existing units, buy purchasing homes on the market which the City would then own, a motion by Council will be needed. Seydel was instructed to draft a motion to use. Councilman Perret arrived, 6:50 PM. Councilman Vevera, 6:55 PM Items 10 and 11 are in regard to the application for 30 more units of subsidized housing, Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation. Regarding additional staff for the above projects, 2 spaces will be needed. Seydel has not had a staff increase in four years and 150 units have been added to the programs during this time. These programs are not funded with City money, 8;% of fair market rent for a two-bedroom unit is the fee allocated for administration for Seydel's unit to operate on, from the Federal funding. 4. A majority of Councilmembers agreed to appoint Jerry Mitchell to the 249 - Parks and Recreation Commission. 5. Neuhauser stated, and there was consensus that Asst. City Manager Helling's memo regarding Council's policy on legislative and political issues was very well put, and there were no changes in the language. 6. Perret called attention to his concern regarding language in the agreement with Johnson County for support of Senior Center operations. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES L.- V_ N Informal Council Page 2 June 30, 1981 He questioned if the County portion would be figured only on the 295 - amount paid by taxes and not on funds from Revenue Sharing. Berlin thought that revenue sharing funds would be included, but special federal grants would not. 1. Vevera_stated he agreed with Della Grizel that Congregate Meals should be for low and moderate income elderly. Neuhauser said that she agreed that the advertisement and Senior Center bulletins should explain the requirements. Some persons are now confused about who can participate. Berlin advised that this is a County program and these concerns have been repeatedly relayed to the County. Meisel noted that the Senior Center Commission should not be asked to contact the County, as they are advisory to the Council. Mayor Balmer offered to contact the Supervisors informally. 8. Mayor Balmer agreed with reconmentations of the City Engineer,:Chuck 429- Schmadeke regarding pavingof a portion of Benton St. for the Univer sity Heights Sewer Project, but Perret had some questions, so the matter will be discussed in formal session. - EXECUTIVE, SESSION Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn to executive session under Section 20.17(3), to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee ;organizations, as..such discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 28A according to Chapter 20.17(3), 7:10 P.M.: Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers. present.; Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Karr. Tape- recorded on Reel #22, Side 2, 1-180. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret . to adjourn, 7:33 P.M. Motion declared carried, 7/0. i I. i i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES -.7 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES June 30, 1981 Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 6/30/81, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Keating, Hauer, Hencin, Schmadeke, Lundell, Mose, Meisel, Seydel, Milkman, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 81-7, Side 2, 822-1919. Patrick Lumsden, President of the Iowa City Jaycees, presented a $2500 contribution to the City for emergency medical technician training for 21 fire personnel. Mayor Balmer expressed Council's thanks for the gift. Mayor Balmer announced the addition to the Consent Calendar of Beer Permit for: People's Drug, Beer -Wine License and Sunday Sales for The: Breadline, and .Beer Permit and 'Sunday Sales for, House of Submarines.. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, 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., 6/16/81, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk: Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - 5/26/81 & 6/9/81; Committee on Community -Needs -6/3/81; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -5/.19/81; Resources Conservation Comm. -6/2/81; Library .Bd.. of Trustees. -5/21/81; Housing Appeals Bd.-5/14/81; Planning & Zoning Comm. -6/4/81. & 6/18/81; Human Rights Comm. -6/22/81 & 5/27/81; Airport Comm. - 6/11/81; UAY Bd. of Directors -4/27/81. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Don Jay Services, Inc. dba First Avenue Kerr-McGee, 2229 Muscatine Avenue. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for. Warren & Leah Cohen dba Diamond Dave's Taco Co., Inc., #279 Old Capitol Center. Approving Class C Beer Permit for Drug Fair,, Inc. dba People's Drug, 121 E. Washington. Approving Class C Beer -Wine License Sunday Sales for The Breakbasket Corp. dba The Breadline, 325 E. Washington. Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for the House of Submarines, Inc. dba House f ISSUING CIGARETTE Dubuque, RES. 81-162, Bk. 68, pp. 542-543, PERMITS. Approval of petition for Suspension or Remissions of Taxes on Account of Age or Infirmity for Opal Hochstetler. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities June 30, 1981 Page 2 Motions: Authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application for utilities right-of-way to Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric for Highway 6 By -Pass and Sycamore Street. Authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application for utilities right-of-way to Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric for Highway 1 from Riverside Drive to Mormon Trek Boulevard. Authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application for utilities right-of-way to Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric for Riverside Drive and Myrtle Avenue. RES. 81-163, Bk. 68, pp. 544-545, ACCEPTING STORM SEWER IN THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BASIN (VILLA PARK EXTENDED) FOR MACBRIDE ADDITION, PART III. Setting public hearings: RES. 81-164, Bk. 68, p. -546, setting public hearing for 7/14/81 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Scott Boulevard Paving Improvement Project - Phase II, . directing the City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing City Engineer to place said plans, etc., on file for public inspection. Motion setting public hearing for '7/14/81 j on an ordinance amending Sections 1205(a) and 3305(b) of .the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Building Code as edited by the International Conference of Building Officials. Correspondence: Della Grizel re Congregate Meals. Wm. Ambrisco, President of the Bd. of Directors of OaknolI, and from the - Resident Council Members of Oaknoll, requesting construction of two bus shelters in the area, referred to the City, Manager for reply. Traffic Engr. re one-way alleyrin block bounded by Ronalds/Governor/Church/Lucas. Traffic Engr. re passenger loading zones for the Senior Center. I Applications for City Plaza Use Permits. KXIC to display a car for promotional purposes•on 6/12 and 6/13, approved. The Clothes Cottage to display clothes on a rack in front of store on 6/21, approved. Chester Miller for performance by gospel singers on 6/22 and 6/25, approved. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: HACAP for use of Blackhawk to sell lemonade and baked goods on 7/1, approved. Becky Anderson to close Penn Circle for a block party 7/4, approved. Mobilization for Survival for use of Blackhawk Minipark for a bake sale on 6/27, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, setting a public hearing on 7/28/81 to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the Code MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1401NES x ._T I— /"\ Council Activities June 30, 1981 Page 3 of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, excepting a balcony/deck from yard regulations. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Neuhauser, that ORD. 81-3025, Bk. 18, pp. 42-43, APPROVING THE FINAL PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF REGENCY GARDENS, PART 1-4, be passed and adopted at this time. Motion declared carried, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer. Nays: Vevera. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 165, Bk. 68, Pp. 547-573, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT AND PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF REGENCY GARDENS, PARTS 1-6, AND THE FINAL PLAT AND PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT OF REGENCY GARDENS,. PARTS 1-4. Motion declared carried, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl. Nays: Vevera. Max Yocum, south Iowa City, appeared objecting to certain provisions of the Housemoving Ordinance, and regarding difficulty in obtaining remodeling permits. The City Manager requested that,Yocum submit specific written questions which he will answer. He will also report back to Council. John Suchomel wished everyone a safe Fourth Of July holiday. Jim Linn,. President of Iowa City Patrolmen's Association, read a statement regarding their position on contract negotiations. They asked Council not to appeal the PERB decision, asked for public bargaining and support from the public. Mayor Balmer stated that it was not proper for Council to comment on the questions tleunderway, and this an be setledbtween the Cityarganingteam and the Police bargaining team. Moved the recommendation of e Mayor rKattcheeaof Coed ralville oto appoito ntRichardShaffer to the Riverfront Commission as a representative of Coralville to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Richard Baker: Mayor Kattchee recommended that Mr. Shaffer be appointed for the 'unexpired term as well as the following three-year term, ending 12/1/84. Council agreed. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to appoint Jerry Mitchell, 133 Green Mountain Drive, to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending 1/1/83. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer explained to the viewing audience that an informal meeting precedes each televised formal meeting and that many of the items are discussed thoroughly a Berlin suggested taping an t the informal session. City Manager informal session for airing prior to a formal Council meeting. Mayor Balmer stated that this was the last MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities June 30, 1981 Page 4 day of FY81, that the City had a healthy year -ending balance, and that services were still at top level. Balmer announced that this would be the last night for current City Atty. Hayek and commented that he had served the City very ably over the past 11 years. Individual Councilmembers also expressed appreciation. Neuhauser questioned the memo from the Traffic Engr. re the one-way alley conversion. Mayor Balmer explained that this was the alley near Eagle Food Store discussed earlier. Roberts questioned the status of the overhead stop sign at Burlington/Governor. The City Mgr. replied that the application had been sent to IDOT, and he would follow-up on it. Roberts suggested consideration of a left turn signal on N. Dubuque turning west onto Park Road. City Mgr. will investigate. Perret related his concerns about the paving project recommended by the City Engr. for Benton Street as a result of the University Heights sewer project, Erdahl agreed. City Engr. Schmadeke answered several questions. A majority of Councilmembers supported the recommendation of the City Eng r. to widen to 31 feet and pave Benton Street from Orchard Street to Michael Street. Lynch commented on the recent accident concerning a storm sewer drain and questioned possible solution for these hazards. City Mgr. noted that staff would make a report. City Mgr. Berlin requested Council direction re Urban Renewal Parcel 82-1b. Consensus of Council was to proceed with his recommendation as set forth in memo in June 26th packet, to place Parcel 82-1b on the market at some future date, i.e. mid-1982,,when the status of general economic conditions, the downtown retail/.office. space market, and the hotel -department store project is more certain. Recommendation of the Committee on Community. Needs that any funds remaining in the Senior Center project contingency be used to finish the third floor of the Senior Center to the extent that those funds would allow, noted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, that a letter be prepared and submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development requesting that Project IA 22-4 and the funds associated therewith be transferred from Public Housing New Construction to Public Housing Acquisition. Motion declared carried, 6/1, with Vevera voting "no". Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, setting a public hearing for 7/28/81 for public input regarding the proposal to participate in the Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program pursuant to the Housing Act of 1937. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-166, Bk. 68, pp. 574-582, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT PROGRAM, MODERATE REHABILITATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES a -- Council Activities June 30, 1981 Page 5 Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-167, Bk. 68, p. 583, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER, UNDER THE AUTHORITY PROVIDED BY SECTION 206 OF THE UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND CAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES ACT OF 1970 (UNIFORM ACT) TO USE SMALL CITIES/LOWER RALSTON CREEK PROJECT FUNDS, NOT TO EXCEED $10,000 IN EXCESS OF THOSE ALREADY AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION 203 OF THE UNIFORM ACT, FOR THE TIMELY RELOCATION OF JOSEPHINE GRAHAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-168, Bk. 68, p. 584, AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE PERIOD FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS TO PURCHASE LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT (ALL, OR A PORTION OF, ELM GROVE PARK), until September 30, 1981. Affirmative roll call vote unaimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. - Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-169, Bk. 68, pp. 585-587, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A FOURTH RENEWAL OF A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN IOWA CITY JOHNSON COUNTY,FOR TRANSIT SERVICES, (SEATS). Affirmative roll call vote uhanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to defer consideration of RES. 81-.170, re a 28E agreement with Johnson County for operation of the Senior Center, until later in the meeting. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-,171, Bk. 68, p. 592, AWARDING CONTRACT TO MOTOROLA COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A TWO-WAY RADIO SYSTEM FOR THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM, for $55,086. Affirmative. roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-172, Bk. 68, p.'593, AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO COLUMBIA EQUIPMENT CO. FOR THE PURCHASE OF TEN (10) BUS SHELTERS FOR .THE IOWA CITY ,TRANSIT SYSTEM, for $15,980. Affirmative rola call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-173, Bk. 68, p. 594, AWARDING CONTRACT TO WARD BUS BODY SALES FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ADULT -SEAT PASSENGER BUS WITH LIFT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, for.$30,898.63. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-174, Bk. 68, p. 595, AWARDING CONTRACT TO NEOPLAN-USA FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIX (6) ADVANCED DESIGN TRANSIT COACHES WITH LIFTS, WITH AN OPTION ON ONE MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES Council Activities June 30, 1981 Page 6 (1) ADDITIONAL UNIT, FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, THE CITY OF CORALVILLE; AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, for $934,492. Affirmative roll call' vote unaimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-175, Bk. 68, pp. 596-606, PROVIDING FOR PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, IN THE FORMATION OF THE IOWA MUNICIPALITIES WORKERS, COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION, as amended. Affirmative roll call vote unaimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-176, Bk. 68, pp. 607-610, APPROVING SIGNING OF RELEASES IN CONNECTION WITH BLOCK 64 URBAN RENEWAL DEVELOPMENT with College Plaza Dev. Co., High Country Corp., and other individuals. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried.. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES .81-177, Bk. 68, p: 611, APPOINTING CITY ATTORNEY AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 BEGINNING JULY 1, 1982, for Robert Jansen. " Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, 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. 81-3026, Bk. 18, pp. 44-45, AMENDING SECTION 23-1 OF THE CODE* OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY ALTERING THE DEFINITION OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Counci I members' present. Motion declared carried. Moved by,Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that Ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORDINANCE NO. 81-3027, Bk. 18, pp. 46-47, AMENDING SECTION 23-235(11) REQUIRING USE OF CURBSIDE SPACES WHEN AVAILABLE, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perrot, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-170, Bk. 68, pp. 588-591, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities June 30, 1981 Page 7 TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER, with the understanding that letters would be exchanged to clarify the interpretation of language regarding operating expenses. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Councilmember Neuhauser hoped that the new air conditioning project had not been paid for because of the many problems still being experienced. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn, 8:45 P.M. Motion declared carried. R MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 6/30/81 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council reg, mtg., 6/30/81, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Patrick Lumsden, President of the Iowa City Jaycees, presented a $2500 contribution to the City for emergency medical technician training for 21 fire personnel. Mayor Balmer expressed Council's thanks for the gift. Mayor Balmer .announced the addition to the Consent Calendar of.Beer Permit for .People's Drug, Beer -Wine License and Sunday Sales for The Breadline, and Beer. Permit and:Sunday Sales for House of Submarines. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, 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.`, 6/16/81, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes..of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment -5/26/81 & 6/9/81; Committee on Community ; " -Needs _6/3/81; Broadband Telecommunications Comm: -5/19/81; Resources Conservation Comm. -6/2/81; Library Bd. of Trustees -5/21/81; Housing Appeals Bd.- 5/14/81; Planning & Zoning Comm. -6/4/81 & 6/18/81; Human Rights Comm. -6/22/81 & 5/27/81; Airport Comm. -6/11/81; UAY Bd. of Directors-' 4/27/81. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for First Avenue_Kerr.McGee, 2229 Muscatine Avenue. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday sales for Diamond Dave's Taco Co., Inc., #279 Old Capitol Center. Approving Class C Beer Permit for People's Drug, 121 E. Washington. Approving Class C Beer -Wine License Sunday Sales for The Breadline, 325 E. Washington. Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for House of Submarines, 12 S. Dubuque, RES. 81-162, Bk. 68, pp. 542-543, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. //0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES Official Actions June 30, 1981 Page 2 Approval of petition for Suspension or Remissions of Taxes on Account of Age or Infirmity for Opal Hochstetler. Motions: Authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application for utilities right-of-way to Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric for Highway 6 By -Pass and Sycamore Street, for Highway 1 from Riverside Drive to Mormon Trek Boulevard, for Riverside Drive and Myrtle Avenue. RES. 81-163, Bk. 68, pp. 544-545, ACCEPTING STORM SEWER IN THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BASIN (VILLA PARK EXTENDED) FOR MACBRIDE ADDITION, PART III. Setting public hearings: RES. 81-164, Bk. 68, p. 546, setting public hearing for 7/14/81 on plans, specifications, form of contract, .and .estimate. of .cost .for the 'construction of the Scott Boulevard Paving Improvement Project - Phase II, directing the City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing City Engineer to place said plans, etc., on file for public inspection. Motion setting public hearing for 7/14/81 on an ordinance amending Sections 1205(a) and 3305(b) of the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Building Code.as edited by. International Conference of Building Officials. Correspondence: Della Grizel re Congregate Meals. Wm. Ambrisco, President of the .Bd. .of Directors of Oaknoll, and from the ResidentCouncil Members of Oaknoll, requesting construction of two bus shelters in the area, referred to the City Manager for reply. Traffic Engr. re one-way alley in block bounded by Ronalds/Governor/Church/Lucas. Traffic Engr. re passenger loading zones for the Senior Center. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits. KXIC to display a car for promotional purposes on 6/12 and 6/13, approved. The Clothes Cottage to display clothes on a rack in front of store on 6/21, approved. Chester Miller for performance by gospel singers on 6/22 and 6/25, approved. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: HACAP for use of Blackhawk to sell lemonade and baked goods on 7/1, approved. Becky Anderson to close Penn Circle for a block party 7/4, approved. Mobilization MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES r1fir -7 Official Actions June 30, 1981 Page 3 for Survival for use of Blackhawk Minipark for a bake sale on 6/27, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, setting a public hearing on 7/28/81 to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, excepting a balcony/deck from yard regulations. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Neuhauser, that ORD. 81-3025, Bk. 18, pp. 42-43, APPROVING THE FINAL PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF REGENCY GARDENS, PART 1-4, be passed and adopted at this time. Motion declared carried, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, .Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer. Nays: Vevera. Move.7.by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt --.7165, Bk. 68, pp. 547-573, APPROVING THE e PRELIMINARY PLAT AND PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF REGENCY GARDENS, PARTS 1-6, AND THE FINAL PLAT ;AND PLANNED -AREA DEVELOPMENT OF REGENCY GARDENS, PARTS 1-4. Motion declared carried, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl..Nays: Vevera. Max.Yocum, south Iowa City, appeared objecting to certain provisions of the Housemoving Ordinance, and regarding difficulty in obtaining remodeling permits., The City Manager requested that Yocum .submit specific written questions,. which he will answer. Jim Linn, President of Iowa City Patrolmen's Association, read a statement regarding their position on contract negotiations. Mayor Balmer stated that it was not proper for Council to comment on the questions because of the bargaining process underway, and that the City believes this can, be settled between the City's bargaining team - and the Police bargaining team. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to approve the recommendation. of Mayor-Kattchee of Coralville to appoint Richard Shaffer to the Riverfront Commission as a representative of Coralville to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Richard Baker. Mayor Kattchee recommended that Mr. Shaffer be appointed for the unexpired term as well as the following three-year term ending 12/l/84. Council agreed. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to appoint Jerry Mitchell, 133 Green Mountain Drive, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Official June 30, Page 4 Actions to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill an 1981 unexpired term ending 1/1/83. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer explained to the viewing audience that an informal meeting precedes each televised formal meeting and that many of the items are discussed thoroughly at the informal session. City Manager Berlin suggested taping an informal session for airing prior to a formal Council meeting. Mayor Balmer stated that this was the last day of FY81, that the City had a healthy year -ending balance, and that services were still at top level. Balmer announced that this would be the last night for current City Atty. Hayek and commented that he had served the City very ably over the past 11 years. Individual Councilmembers. also expressed appreciation. Roberts questioned the status of the overhead .stop sign at Burlington/Governor. The City Mgr. replied that the application had been sent to,IDOT, and he, would follow-up on it. Roberts suggested consideration of a left turn signal on N. Dubuque _turning west onto Park Road. City Mgr. will investigate. Perret related his concerns about the paving project recommended by the City Engr. for Benton Street as a'- result of the University Heights sewer project, Erdahl agreed. City Engr. Schmadeke answered several questions. A majority of Councilmembers supported the recommendation of the City. Engr. to widen to 31 feet and pave Benton Street from Orchard Street to Michael Street. Lynch commented on the recent accident concerning a storm sewer drain and questioned possible solution for these hazards. City Mgr.' noted that staff would make a report. City Mgr. Berlin requested Council direction re -Urban Renewal Parcel 82-1b. Consensus of Council was to proceed with his recommendation as set forth in memo in June 26th packet, to place Parcel 82-1b on the market at some future date i.e. mid -1982^, when the status of general economic conditions, the downtown: retail/office space market, and the hotel -department store project is more certain. Recommendation of the Committee on Community Needs that any funds remaining in the Senior Center project contingency be used to finish the third floor of the Senior Center to the extent that those funds would allow, noted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, that a letter be prepared and submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development requesting that MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES M Official Actions Project IA 22-4 and the funds associated therewith June 30, 1981 be transferred from Public Housing New Construction Page 5 to Public Housing Acquisition. Motion declared carried, 6/1, with Vevera voting "no". Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, setting a public hearing for 7/28/81 for public input regarding the proposal to participate in the Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program pursuant to the Housing Act of 1937. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded y Roberts, to AUTHORIZING adopt RES. 81-166, Bk. 68, pp. AND DIRECTING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT PROGRAM, MODERATE REHABILITATION. 1 Councilmemll call bers opresent. vote unanimous, 7/0, Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded 3by VeveraAUTHORIZING to adopt RES. 81-167 Bk. 68, p. MANAGER, UNDER THCITY E AUTHORITY PROVIDED BY SECTION 206 OF THE UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL - PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES ACT OF 1970 (UNIFORM ACT) TO USE SMALL CITIES/LOWER RALSTON CREEK PROJECT. FUNDS, NOT TO EXCEED $10,000 IN EXCESS OF THOSE ALREADY AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION 203 OF THE UNIFORM ACT, FOR THE TIMELY RELOCATION OF JOSEPHINE GRAHAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion-< declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl , to AUTHORIZING AN adopt: RES. 81-168, Bk. 68, p• 584 1EXTENSION OF THE PERIOD FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS TO PURCHASE LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT (ALL, OR A PORTION OF, ELM GROVE PARK), until September 30, 1981. Affirmative roll call vote unaimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded d5by Vevera,Ito adopt RES. 81-169, Bk. 68, pp. THE CITY CLERK To ATTEST A FOURTH TORENEWALOF AG THE MAYOR EXECUTEN28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY FOR TRANSIT SERVICES, (SEATS). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to defer consideration of RES. 81-170, re a 28E agreement with Johnson County for operation of the Senior Center, until later in the meeting. Motion declared Movecarried Neuhau,ser1 secondedby Councilmembers Pe,ltto adopt RES. 81-171, Bk. 68, p. 592, AWARDING W-9 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Official Actions CONTRACT TO MOTOROLA COMMUNICATIONS AND June 30, 1981 ELECTRONICS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION Page 6 OF A TWO-WAY RADIO SYSTEM FOR THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM, for $55,086. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-172, Bk. 68, p. 593, AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO COLUMBIA EQUIPMENT CO. FOR THE PURCHASE OF TEN (10) BUS SHELTERS FOR THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM, for $15,980. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-173, Bk. 68, p. 594, AWARDING CONTRACT TO WARD BUS BODY SALES FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ADULT -SEAT PASSENGER BUS .WITH LIFT FOR THE UNIVERSITY -OF IOWA, for $30,898.63. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,all Councilmembers' present: Motion declared carried. i 'Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to'adopt RES. 81-174, Bk. 68, p. 595, AWARDING CONTRACT TO NEOPLAN-USA FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIX.(6) ADVANCED DESIGN TRANSIT'COACHES'WITH LIFTS, WITH AN OPTION ON ONE (1)'ADDITIONAL UNIT, FOR THE'CITY.OF IOWA CITY, THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, .for $934,492: Affirmative roll call vote unaimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-175, Bk. 68, pp. 596-606, PROVIDING FOR PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY,OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, IN THE FORMATION OF THE IOWA MUNICIPALITIES WORKERS' 'COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION, as amended. Affirmative roll call vote unaimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-176, Bk. 68, pp. 607-610, APPROVING SIGNING OF RELEASES IN CONNECTION WITH BLOCK 64 URBAN .RENEWAL DEVELOPMENT with College Plaza Dev. Co., High Country Corp., and other individuals. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES 81-177, Bk. 68, p. 611, APPOINTING CITY ATTORNEY AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 'BEGINNING JULY 1, 1982, for Robert Jansen. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.. Motion declared carried. IRA MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Official Actions June 30, 1981 Page 7 Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, 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. 81-3026, Bk. 18, pp. 44-45, AMENDING SECTION 23-1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY ALTERING THE DEFINITION OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that Ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings. prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first. and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORDINANCE NO. 81-3027, Bk. 18, pp. 46-47, AMENDING SECTION 23-235(11) REQUIRING USE (`� CURBSIDE SPACES WHEN AVAILABLE, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Lynch, 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. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-170, Bk. 68, pp. 588-591, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY FOR THE CPERATION OF THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER, With the understanding that letters would be exchanged to clarify the interpretation of language regarding operating expenses. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Councilmember Neuhauser hoped that the new air conditioning project had not been paid for because of the many problems still being experienced. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn, 8:45 P.M. Motion declared carried. A more complete description of Council aivitiesjs.7o!,_;ile in the Office of the City MAYOR /ABBIIE STOLFUS,, �CITTY CLERK Submitted on 7/10/61. al'G,� 4'r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 0_ i INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 13, 1981 01 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: July 13, 1981, at 1:30 PM in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Erdahl, Roberts, Vevera 1:30 to 1:50 PM, Perret, present at 1:45 PM. Absent: Lynch, Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Boothroy, Gannon, Schmadeke, Keating, Franklin, Jansen, Schmadeke, Seydel, Uthe, Vitosh, Marcus -Felton, Seydel, Zehr, Davidson TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 81-10, Side 1, 429-2140 i Mayor Balmer announced that he was changing the agenda items schedule so that Councilman Vevera could have input on certain items, as he was leaving early. AGENDA 430-630 1. Vevera stated that regarding the memo from Siders regarding the Yocum property in the Showers Addition, he expected Yocum to have to do what other citizens have to do. 2. Vevera commented on newspaper articles regarding the firefighters union contracts, as appearing in the Cedar Rapids Gazette and the Iowa City Press -Citizen. He objected to Hopkins statement, statinq that if Hopkins was misquoted, he expected a retraction, and if Hopkins was not misquoted, s he expected a public apology -for statement made in Press -Citizen. f Mayor Balmer noted that the Council had been discussing this change in procedure for inspections by firefighters, for a year. Roberts agreed with Vevera regarding the statement. Erdahl objected to having the j firefighters do housing inspections. The Mayor said that the decision had been made and the City Manager could proceed with the change. Councilman Perret present, 1:45 PM. j t 3. Appointment to the Board of Library Trustees -a majority agreed to appoint a Charles Drum, 308 Kimball Ave. 4. Balmer called attention to the correspondence regarding the Old Library, s and advised that Council wished to maintain their previous position to { sell the library and apply the proceeds to the cost of the new library j site. Other Councilmembers agreed. ECouncilman Vevera left the meeting, 1:50 PM. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 630-1190 1. Oakes Third Addition -Oakes, Kammerer, Ruppert present. Boothroy recalled Council's previous discussion on this preliminary plat regarding the secondary access and the approval given for a lift - station, February 181 meeting. Franklin explained the new submission, the issue of the trunk line sewer (to sewerage the whole watershed), and the proposal for City sharing the cost with this developer. Schmadeke advised it would cost the City an additional $6,000 for the pipe. Berlin pointed out that based on previous policy, the City would enter into an agreement with the developer regarding costs. Jansen noted he was un- certain if costs could be recovered later on. In this alternative plan, the sewer dumps into the NE Interceptor. The proposed si;te of the lift -station has not been settled. Perret voiced concerns regarding setting precedent by allowing a lift - station, and concerns regarding traffic accessing onto Prairie du Chien Road. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council July 13, 1981 A resident noted several concerns of the neighbors regarding proposal for Rita Linn St. It's 31' width will allow parking on one side. Boothroy stated that Rita Linn is not an alternative to Foster Road. The neighbors will present their concerns at Tuesday's meeting. City Manager Berlin reminded Council that after detailed discussion, a decision had been made on the secondary access and plan for Oakes III Addn. and plan filed on Feb. 1981. He was directed to provide information regarding this previous discussion, and schedule further discussion in two weeks. Oakes proposed future development plan was distributed. The Mayor commented that Old Dubuque Road would have to be repaired, eventually. Regarding the trunk sewer, Kammerer requested permission to install san- itary sewer along the back lot lines. which is a deviation from Council policy. Kammerer was directed to work out this issue with Schmadeke, also to work on an agreement to share cost for the oversize pipe. Oakes offered an easement for future installation of pipe to I-80. 2. There were no questions regarding the other P&Z items. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 1.190-1670 1. Atty. Willard Freed requested Council to add the liquor application and the dancing permit for VFW Post 2581 to Tuesday's agenda. City Clerk Stolfus requested addition of two refunds. Council agreed. 2. Mayor Balmer requested an explanation of why the lowest bidder was not awarded the contract for SEATS Supplemental Taxi service. Asst. Trans. I Planner Davidson advised that after checking references submitted by the III bidder, the Committee (Transp. Planner, SEATS Operator & Transit Mgr.) decided it was not adviseable to award the contract to the low bidder. Toomer and Findley were present. 3. Berlin advised that the compensation plan for Administrative Employees was within the budgeted figure. 4. Balmer questioned the definition of 'clear tread width''as written in Item #5, Ordinance Amending the Building Code. Berlin explained that the structural part of the stairs was not included, only the j area where one walks. 5. City Manager Berlin presented information regarding reorganization of City structure, noting that after discussion with the Management Advisory Committee, all reorganization would be deferred, except that for the Public Works Dept. In the next week or so he will name Chuck Schmadeke as Public Works Director. The structure for the whole City will then be looked at by the subcommittee in the next month. They advised appoint- ing a Public Works Director now, and if any reorganization in that Dept. is necessary, it will be done later. Berlin stated that his assessment was that Schmadeke was better qualified and had more experience than the applicants, and it didn't make sense to let his (Berlin's) unwritten policy that department heads had to live in the City, stand in the way of what was beneficial to the City. He pointed out that he did want Council's input in discussion of reorganization. EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl to adjourn to executive session under Sec. 20.17(3) to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations; as such discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 28A according to Chapter 20.17(3), and under Sec. 28.A.5(d) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are present - i MICROFILMED BY `JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES Informal Council Page 3 July 13, 1981 ly 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, 3:00 P.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Lynch, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Woito, Jansen. Tape- recorded on Reel #22, Side 2, 180-320.. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl to adjourn to informal session. The Mayor declared the motion carried, all voting aye, 4/0. PUBLIC HOUSING TOUR Housing Coordinator Lyle Seydel and his staff, Developer Braverman & Hersh- berger took Council on a tour of construction sites for public housing at 921 N. Dodge and 333 South Lucas. Seydel pointed out excavation problems encountered on both sites, noting that the City will have to pay for these excavation costs. COMPUTER FACILITY After returning to the Civic Center, Council toured the Computer Facility. Uthe explained which areas were now on computer, and those scheduled to go on next. Vitosh pointed out that the parking ticket collections were higher since the tickets were being put on the computer. The equipment is adaptable to being enlarged. There are maintenance contracts on the hardware and on the terminals. Duties of Marcus -Felton were explained. Vitosh called attention to the excellent job done by the Parks crew in remodeling their facility. This saved a large amount of money for the City. AIRPORT LAND OWNERSHIP 1670-2010 Commissioners Phipps, Reddick and Manager Zehr present. City Manager Berlin called attention to his memo in the June 12th packet, titled Resolution of Land Ownership Question, outlining the eight proposals. These could resolve the land question and the City would cooperate with appropriate zoning or uses allowing the Airport Commission to develop its financial base. If an economically viable industry would wish to locate at the Airport, the City would help in development, contingent upon an eco- nomic benefit because of the amount of City investment would be quite significant. Reddick stated that she was pleased that the City intended to help with development of the land. Zehr pointed out that the points proposed are all good, but noting is stated definitely. Berlin suggested that if the Council approves of the proposal, a written understanding would be drafted outlining what the City and the Airport Commission are trying to do. Perret noted concerns relating to building restrictions in the floodplain, and effect on the value of the land. Berlin advised that construction costs would be higher, and this was taken into consideration in preparing the estimate for the larger (29A) piece of land. Zehr advised that four or five feet of fill would be added to the NW corner of the Airport property. Perret was also concerned about defining 'heavy industry', and setting strategy for economic development. Balmer stated that he, Berlin, Univ. representatives and the Chamber have met to get a game plan established and to coordinate efforts to attract the best quality industry. The Council and the Airport Commission can work out a definite agreement on how the land would develop. Zehr reminded all that the Commission has FFA to deal with. Roberts noted concerns regarding sale of this property, questioning if the money would go back to the Federal Govt. The legal dept. will be asked to research this. Meeting adjourned, 4:40 P.M. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES