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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-11-24 Council minutes3" - COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES November 24, 1981 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/24/81, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Hauer, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 81-14, Side 1, 2270 -End, and Side 2, 1-244. Mayor Balmer proclaimed November 22-28, 1981, as Salute to the University of Iowa Hawkeye Football Team Week. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Council Actions, reg. mtg., 10/10/81 and Spec. mtg., 10/16/81, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -10/20/81 & sp. mtg. 11/2/81; Housing Appeals Bd.-9/10/81 & 11/12/811 Resources Conservation Comm - 10/28/81; Design Review Comm. -10/28/81 & 11/18/81; Airport Comm - 11/12/81; Parks and Rec. Comm. -11/4/81; Planning & Zoning Comm. - 11/5/81. Permit Motions: Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for INC Incorporated dba The Sanctuary, 405 S. Gilbert Street. Approving Class C Liquor Sunday Sales for The American Legion Post #17, Roy L. Chopek dba The American Legion Post #17, Roy L. Chopek, 3016 American Legion Rd. RES. 81-296, Bk. 70, p. 2096, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 81-297, Bk. 70, p. 2097, ISSUING A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Motions: Approving Abstract of Election as certified by the Johnson County Auditor (General Election: District B-Erdahl; and At -Large -Dickson and McDonald). Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,107,653.23 for the period of 10/1 through 10/31/81, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to a4dit. Correspondence: John Morrissey expressingopposition to the use of Industrial Revenue Bonds for the Marcia Kay Roggow Project, referred to the City Manager for reply. Jay Honohan, Honohan, Epley, Kron and Haymond, re the proposed apartment complex at Court and Gilbert, referred to the City Manager for reply. Margaret Stokley re parking on Village Road South, City Manager will respond after suggestions have been discussed with the Traffic Engr. Petition from 21 residents from the 600 block of South Governor re the parking in that block, City Manager will reply after investigation from Traffic Engr. Charles Mullen re the lease for Union Bus Depot at 404 East MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES X Council Activities November 24, 1981 Page 2 College Street, City Manager will respond indicating a delay to review the City Space Study. Charles Wunder re an accident and traffic in general on Park Road, copy of City Manager response attached. Petition from 46 residents re traffic on Washington Street between First Avenue and Scott Blvd., Traffic Engr. will investigate and give his recommendation. Petition from 15 residents of the 500 block of South Dodge re a moratorium on apartment construction which would require demolition or removal of existing housing, City Manager will reply after receiving instructions from Council. Kent Studio re parking, referred to the City Manager for reply. Plaza Towers Associates re hotel -department store project, Associates will meet with Council on 12/7/81 unless Council instructs staff otherwise. Gary Sanders re Industrial Revenue Bonds, referred to the City Manager for reply. Memo from Traffic Engr. re parking meters on the 10 block and 100 block of East Court Street. Memo from the Traffig Engr. re metered parking on the east side of the 400 block of South Capitol Street. Memo from the Police Chief re suspension of beer permit, recommendation concerning scheduling of a suspension hearing will follow. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to defer for two weeks consideration of a resolution approving the preliminary subdivision plat of Waters First Addition. Atty. J. Pat White, representing Court Crest, Inc., appeared requesting passage of Waters First Addn. preliminary. Mike Kammerer, Shive-Hattery, appeared re sidewalk question on Oakes Meadow Addition and after the discussion, requested deferral so that Council could discuss the matter with the developer. City Manager Berlin noted the items should be considered jointly. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to defer for two weeks consideration of a resolution approving the preliminary subdivision plat of Oakes Meadow Addition. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Lauren Hegg, 430 Iowa Avenue, appeared and invited Councilmembers tc a public forum on energy policies on 11/29/81 at 7:30 at the City Library. John Suchomel, 330k N. Lucas, appeared. Recommendations of the Design Review Committee noted as follows: (1) The Design Review Committee reviewed the proposed plans for the remodeling and reconstruction of the Thomas & Roggow Real Estate office and found the plan satisfactory and an improvement to the corner. (2) That the City proceed with the installation of newspaper dispensers in City Plaza. The larger dispenser unit with space for six newspapers, should be painted Van Dyke brown, and should be located in the planter opposite the Jefferson Building on Washington Street. A second smaller dispenser with space for up to four newspapers, should be located on the College Street portion of MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES RE Council Activities November 24, 1981 Page 3 City Plaza. (3) That the City should pursue the purchase and installation of flag poles for City Plaza as designed; these poles should be lit if the budget allows; and the flags should be the American, the State of Iowa, and a representative Iowa City flag. (4) The Design Review Committee reviewed the plans for Brown Bottle renovation at 111 East Washington (the old Younkers building) and found the plans satisfactory. In addition, they would like to recommend that other businesses locating in the building have a compatible design in terms of materials and colors with the Brown Bottle design. A public hearing was held on intention to issue Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for the I.C.B.B. Project, in an amount not to exceed $460,000. Atty. Robert Downer appeared representing the applicants. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-298, Bk. 70, pp. 2098-2104, TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS FOR THE I.C.B.B. PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a proposed resolution declaring that public convenience and necessity require the proposed additional taxicab service applied for by City Cab Company. No one appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-299, Bk. 70, pp. 2105-2106, DECLARING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRES ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN TAXICAB CERTIFICATES TO CITY CAB COMPANY, for an additional four cabs. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced one vacancy for unexpired term ending 5/1/83 on the Planning and Zoning Commission. This appointment will be made at the 1/5/82 Council meeting. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to approve the recommendation of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors that Jean Fountain be reappointed as one of Johnson County's representatives on the Riverfront Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Mayor Balmer noted the correspondence from the Safety Committee re the Hoover school crossing situation. Staff was directed to meet with the Committee and work out usage procedures for the roll-out stop sign which will be provided by the City for the intersection of Second Avenue and Court Street. Councilmember Roberts stated that DOT was advertising for bids for Hwy. 518 and that the work should be starting by next summer. Councilmember Neuhauser advised she would be out of town next week for the National League of Cities meeting. Lynch stated that he would be absent Monday. Mayor Balmer questioned whether there was a need for an informal meeting on Monday. Consensus of those present was that the meeting should be cancelled. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401NE5 Council Activities November 24, 1981 Page 4 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-300, Bk. 70, pp. 2107-2109, AUTHORIZING GIVING OF ASSURANCES CONCERNING TRACT NO. 1 ON PLAT RECORDED PLAT BOOK 14, PAGE 64, PLAT RECORDS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, Helble Subdivision. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by pp. 2110-2111, AUTHORIZING FILING OF PROGRAM STATEMENT IN THE AMOUNT expressed his intent to vote against Housing. The Mayor declared the following division of roll call vo Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Vevera. Ab Perret, to adopt RES. 81-301, Bk. 70, A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT OF $698,400. Councilmember Vevera the resolution as it included Public resolution adopted, 5/1, with the te: Ayes: Perret, Roberts, Balmer, sent: Erdahl. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-302, Bk. 70, pp. 2112-2113, NOT TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS PARCELS 17, 19, AND 20 FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-303, Bk. 70, pp. 2114-2120, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A 28E AGREEMENT WITH IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR THE PROVISION OF SPACE, FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES AND SERVICE AT THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER FOR THE IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/O, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded pp. 2121-2133, REPEALING THE 1975 AND ESTABLISHING NEW AND AMENDED roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, resolution adopted. by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-304, Bk. 70, PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS MANUAL PERSONNEL POLICIES MANUAL. Affirmative Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-305, Bk. 70, pp. 2134-2135, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED PERMANENT POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT - PARKING DIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn 8:20 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried. �� - H R. SA MtR, MA R ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY C ERK MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING August 31, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: August 31, 1981, at 2:30 P.M. at the Highlander. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr. Facilitators: Clayton Ringgenberg, Tim Shields. Several members of the Press present. Minutes of the meeting are in City Manager memo of September 8, 1981, addressed . to the City Council. i MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES S -1 Date: September 8, 1981 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: City Council Goal Setting Session, August 31, 1981 The following items are summarized from the Council's goal setting session for FY82. I. It was agreed that the City staff would look at contingency plans assuming the d take account bothproceedingplant, treatment roceeding withthe purchase of funded. he land lfor the new siteinto the consequences of delaying such land purchase. In addition we should review what alternatives and problems might exist if funding at the anticipated level is not available for the City. (Schmadeke, Kimm, Vitosh) 2. The City will explore whether there are possibilities under the new income tax law which would make it advantageous for the City to lease_ a new transit building constructed by private enterprise. (Mose & Vitosh) 3. The City Manager indicated that the bus equipment reserve is revised periodically but that he would check to see if the figures are current. (Vitosh) 4. There was some discussion of small buses and it was agreed that Glenn C Roberts would travel with Hugh and the staff to the transportation meeting in Chicago. (Mose) 5. 'It was agreed that the City Manager would express to the University the need for 'Coordination in housing and transportation issues. (Berlin) 6. It was agreed that the staff would look at alternatives if for some reason Old Capitol Center is unable to proceed with the construction of the Armstrong's department store and the hotel. (Schmeiser & Hauer) 7. The City should develop a revenue strategy for the future. (Vitosh & Berlin) 8. Would it be possible to refinance general obligation bonds if they have to be issued in a very high market. (Vitosh) 9. It was agreed that the staff would proceed to prepare various alterantives for park acquisition which would not be based upon the issuance of GO bonds or general CIP support. The policy would include priorities for acquisition of land, tentative locations with the goal of maintaining acreage per citizen, as currently provided. The policy would also include alternatives for acquiring park land, dedication, special funding and other viable alternatives. Another element of the study would be the potential for dual use of school sites. It was agreed that there would be a preliminary discussion with the Parks and Recreation Commission concerning this study prior to its preparation. (Showalter) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES . 4. r-, z 10. There was some discussion that perhaps there should be a periodic review of Council's goal setting session and this could be accomplished in conjunction with the quarterly financial report. (Helling) bj/sp j MICRDFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ,.7 . 4. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 9, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 9, 1981, at 3:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Lynch, Roberts, Vevera, Perret. Absent: Erdahl, Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Boothroy, Knight, Helling, Jansen, Vitosh. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #81-13, Side 1, 1394 -End. Because of large audience, meeting was moved to the Council Chambers. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 1394-1672 Amend Zonin Ordinance Boothroy suggested an addition to the consent ca endar of setting a public hearing for December 8th to remove the bldg. moratorium on the Northside, as stated in 8.10.4D. Council agreed. Waters First Addn./Oakes Meadow Addn. Knight gave the previous history regarding this area. T ere are two remaining issues, the alignment of Dover St. regarding the curves, and preference by staff for Dover St. to hook up with Carver. P&Z approved both preliminary plats subject to an agreement between the City and Oakes, stating that the entire length of Dover be constructed prior to any residential development, and assurance that the secondary access is taken care of. Atty. Neely representing Oakes stated that Oakes will pick up the tab for paving the extension of Dover St. Oakes and Waters have easements, subject to the Moose Lodge approval of dedication of r -o -w. The developer would lose Lot 27 by changing the curves. Kammerer noted that the street was an access to a subdivision only, not a'secondary collector. The duplex lots will have two driveways from each lot. The preliminary plats will be added to the Nov. 24th agenda. The final plats will be on agenda only when clear.title has been received to the right-of-way for the secondary access. RALSTON CREEK VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT 1672-1780 Developer James Clark and Atty. Holland were present. Berlin called attention to the memo in the packet sulmnarizinq the project and inclusion of additional relevant documents. Layout of the project was distributed, 60 units. Boothroy advised that it would be 17 days after the application before the Board of Adjustment could consider a special use permit, be- cause of the publication requirements. Holland pointed out time limitations regarding applications for Industrial Revenue Bonds. Clark stated he would pay for one-half the cost of the sewer. Berlin discussed previous arrange- ments regarding the sewer. Perret noted concerns regarding enlarging the Industrial Revenue Bond area for housing purposes when the original policy was for commercial purposes downtown. He was also concerned with the inconsistency with the Ralston Creek plan. Council will approve amendment to the IRB policy under Item #17 on the agenda, then Clark can file an application for IRB's and go thru the legal process. Holland pointed out addition of tax revenue by addition of this project to the City's tax base. AGENDA/COUNCIL BUSINESS 1780-2022 1. City Manager Berlin requested deferral of the Resolution regarding agreement with IDOT concerning Benton St./Riverside Dr. Improvements.' MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401NES 9 -I Page 2 Informal Council November 9, 1981 2. Berlin explained the idea behind the gift ideas for service clubs, as in Library Board minutes of 10/22. Reduction of library hours will be discussed at budget time. 3. Vevera requested deferral of resolution regarding personnel rules and regulations for informal discussion. There were no objections. 4. City Clerk Stolfus pointed out the distribution of the Resolution regarding Doe Beverage Industrial Revenue Bonds and change in wording. 5. Vevera called attention to the letter from Jim Mulford, and noted receipt of calls from other citizens. Berlin advised that the Board of Housing Appeals had ruled on the issue, and if the result was not the intent of the Council, an amendment to the Ordinance would need to be made. Atty. Jansen agreed. The item will be brought up for further discussion at a later date. 6. Roberts called attention to an error in the Informal Minutes of October 26, 1981, where he is listed both as present and absent. - The Clerk will correct the minutes. (Roberts was present.) 7. Roberts noted dissatisfaction with time spent by the Resources Conservation Comm. regarding consideration of bus fares/parking fines. 8. The Clerk noted addition of Beer License for Star Port, to the Consent Calendar. 9. Lynch called attention to calls he received regarding pickup of leaves. Berlin stated that when it rains, the crew gets behind. A revised list will be sent out. SHELLER -GLOBE PUBLIC HEARING Atty. Jansen advised of the illness of the City's chief witness (Dague), 2022-2100 who is still conducting tests, and has not been able to make a deposition for the Sheller-Globe;attorney. Their attorney can not come here during December, Council has set several budget hearings in January, so the last two weeks in February is an acceptable time for the hearing for both parties, if Council is agreeable. There were -no objections from Council - members. APPOINTMENTS 2100 -End I. Councilmembers agreed to reappoint. Patricia Boutelle as the University representative to the Riverfront Commission. 2. The appointments of commission members as recommended by the following Commissions were acceptable to Council: Committee on Community Needs - Bonney; Planning and Zoning Comm. -Horton; Design Review -La Fore; Housing Comm. -Graf. Councilmembers then agreed to appoint McCormick, Nowysz, and Kolp as citizen volunteersto the City Historic Preserva- tion Task Force. BUDGET/COMPUTER Finance Director Vitosh demonstrated the budget application to the computer by use of the terminal. Ease of computation of salaries and fringes was explained. Collection of parking tickets has increased. They are convinced the right system was selected, but addition of programs is not. moving as fast as expected. In the future additional terminals might have to be added. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I40INES Page 3 Informal Council November 9, 1981 EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera to adjourn to closed 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 dis- closure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation, and under Sec. 20, 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). Affirmative roll call vote 5/0, Neuhauser, Erdahl absent. The Mayor delcared the motion carried, 4:00 P.M.' Mayor Balmer presiding, Conference Room at the Civic Center. Councilmembers Balmer, Lynch, Perret, Roberts; Vevera and Councilmembers-Elect McDonald and Dickson present. Staffinembers Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Jansen, Woito, Hencin, Schmeiser present. Tape-recorded on Reel #24, Side #2, 1-351. Hencin, Schmeiser left the meeting, 4:35 P.M. before collective bargaining discussion. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn, 4:55 P.M. Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0. i MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES L". Ir - MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF CDVNCIL-11110181 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/10/81, 7:30• P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of November 16-22, 1981, as Sisters of Mercy Week; November 9- 14, 1981, as Youth Appreciation Week; and November 9-15, 1981, as International Students' Week. Mayor Balmer announced two additions to the Consent Calendar, beer permit for Star Port and setting of hearing for amending the ic ordinance. aCPtylClerk Stolfus announced thatning the application for Star Port was not in order. Atty. Richard Zimmerman, representin�q Star Port, appeared requesting a conditional approval of the permit. After discussion, Council deleted consideration of the permit from the agenda since it was not in order. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, that i the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions, reg, mtgs., 10/6/81 and 10/20/81 and special mtgs. of 10/12/81 and 10/26/81, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Riverfront Comm. -10/7/81; Senior Center Comm. -10/1/81; Resources Conservation Comm. - 9/24/81; Library Bd. of Trustees -10/22/81 - Parks & Recreation Comm. -10/14/81; Housing Comm. -10/1/81, 10/21-22/81; Planning and Zoning Comm. -10/15/81; Design Review Comm. - 9/24/81 & 9/29/81; Committee on Community Needs -10/7/81 & 10/22/81; Civil Service Comm.- 10/8/81; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. - 9/15/81; Airport Comm. -10/8/81; Human Rights Comm. -8/31/81 & 9/21/81. i Permit Motions: Approving Class C Beer and Sunday Sales for Dividend Oil Company dba Dividend Bonded Gas, 302 S. Dubuque Street. Motions: Approving Abstract of Election as certified by the Johnson County Auditor for the 10/15/81 Primary. Authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application for utilities right-of-way to the City for Sycamore Street and Highway #6. Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,152,812.11 for the period of 9/1/81 through 9/30/81, as E MICROf ILMED BY JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 0 S" - Official Actions recommended by the Finance Director, subject November 10, 1981 to audit. Page 2 Resolutions, Bk. 70: RES. 81-282, p. 2039, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT 10 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 81-283, pp. 2040-2041, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FY82• ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT. RES. 81-284, pp. 2042-2043, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CBD ALLEY PAVING - PHASE II, BLOCK 82, O.T. Setting public hearings: RES. 81-285, Bk. 70, p. 2044, POSTPONING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MATTER OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION, NOTICE OF CLAIM, AND ORDER OF COMPLIANCE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO SHELLER -GLOBE CORP., ON JULY 1, 1981, AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO GIVE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF SAID POSTPONEMENT TO SHELLER -GLOBE CORP., BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED. Resolution fixing date of 12/8/81 for a hearing on proposed ' increase in amount of industrial development revenue bond, Henry Louis Project. (See change in 11/16/81 Special Meeting folder). Setting a public hearing for 12/8/81 to amend the zoning ordinance, Chapter 8.10, by repealing 8.10.4D. Correspondence: Bicyclists of Iowa City, Inc. re the recent discussion re bicycles in the downtown transit interchange, no reply necessary. Safety Committee of the District - wide Parents' Organization requesting City hire a half-time adult school crossing guard for the remainder of the school year, City Manager will reply after Council consideration. Jim and Kellie Mulford re fee for inspection of owner -occupied duplex, referred to the City Manager for reply. Petition from 43 residents requesting bus shelter be placed at corner of Waterfront Drive and Southgate Avenue, referred to the City Manager for reply. Memo from Traffic Engr. re handicapped parking stall on west side of 100 S. Linn Street. Memos from Civil Service Commission submitting certified list of applicants for the following positions: Legal Assistant/Administrative; Assistant City Engineer/Public Works; Maintenance Worker I/Refuse Division; Police Dispatcher/Police Department; Recreation Program Supervisor II/Recreation Division; Clerk Typist/Leased Housing Division. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried, and repeated the public hearings as set. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ��J I— Official Actions Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning November 10, 1981 Commission concerning the preliminary subdivision Page 3 plat of Waters First Addition, and the preliminary subdivision plat of Oakes Meadow Addition, noted. These matters will be considered at the next meeting. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning the final subdivision plat of Waters First Addition, and the final subdivision plat for Oakes Meadow Addition, noted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to set a public hearing for 12/8/81 to consider rezoning a 7.3 acre tract of land, the north portion from R1A to R3 and the south portion from RIA to R1B, located at the southeast corner of Scott Boulevard and Court Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to set a public hearing for 12/8/81 to consider rezoning a four acre tract of land from R1A to R3 located at the northeast corner of Westgate and Benton Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, that ORD. 81-3041, Bk. 18, pp. 84-85, AMENDING SECTION 8.10.19 II (Additional Regulations) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ALLOWING FUNERAL HOMES/MORTUARIES TO BE LOCATED IN MULTI -FAMILY ZONES, be passed and adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adapted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Erdahl. Karen Kubby, 914 S. Dubuque Street, appeared re present status of Lower Ralston Creek Project re property at 912 and 914 South Dubuque. City Manager announced that the matter would be discussed at the next formal meeting. James Barfuss, 130 Grove Street, appeared and suggested a 'negative' poll tax for people who do not vote. Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/85 on the Board of Adjustment. This appointment will be made at the 12/22/81 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to re- appoint Patricia Boutelle, as University of Iowa representative, to the Riverfront Commission for a three-year term ending 12/1/84. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council - members present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to appoint the following individuals to the City Historic Preservation Task Force: Citizen Volunteers -George McCormick, 230 E. Fairchild, John MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Official Actions Kolp, 409 S. Summit, and Margaret Nowysz, 1025 November 10, 1981 River St.; representative for Committee on Page 4 Community Needs -Margaret Bonney; Planning and Zoning Comm. -Loren Horton; Design Review Comm. - Laurence LaFore; Housing Comm. -Kathleen Graf. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, - all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer reported on a meeting held in Davenport with UMTA representative Arthur Teele, City Manager Berlin, Councilmember Neuhauser, Coralville Mayor Kattchee, staffinembers Lundell and Mose, and himself. Neuhauser reported on the Governor's Conference on Economic Growth for Iowa which she attended. A public hearing was held on intention to issue $165,000 of industrial development revenue bonds for Marcia Kay Roggow Project. No one appeared. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to accept the letter from John Morrissey, 233 S. Lucas, as part of the public hearing. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-286, Bk. 70, pp. 2045-2049, TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, MARCIA KAY ROGGOW PROJECT, in an amount not to exceed $165,000. Perret expressed his intent to vote against the resolution and explained his concerns. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Perret. A public hearing was held on intention to issue $434,000 of industrial development revenue bonds for Doe Beverage Compahy, Inc. Project. No one appeared. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-287, Bk. 70, pp. 2050-2054, TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS FOR DOE BEVERAGE COMPANY, INC. PROJECT, for an amount not to exceed $434,000. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch. Nays: Neuhauser, Perret. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-288, Bk. 70, pp. 2055-2060, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH JUCECO, INC., re $100,000 industrial development revenue bonds. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-289, Bk. 70, pp. 2061- 2065, FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES k. Official Actions INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1981 November 10, 1981 (JUCECO, INC. PROJECT), for 12/8/81. Affirmative Page 5 roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Recommendations from Boards and Commissions noted as follows: Committee on Community Needs: (1) That the City not acquire the following proper- ties for the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization Project: 201 E. Benton Street, 912 S. Dubuque Street, and 914 S. Dubuque Street. This recommendation was made in light of the current austerity which led the Committee to consider possible cutbacks in the program which would not result in a loss of flood protection. (The estimated cost savings to the project is $209,000.) (2) That there are no problems which. can be eliminated from the (1982 COBG) budget at this time in order to provide additional funds for the Ralston Creek North Branch Dam. Recommendations of the Housing Commission: (1) That CDBG funds for FY82, specifically the $129,000 allocated for Housing Rehabilitation and the $12,000 for Code Enforcement be left alone, as they are, for those specific items, due to the fact that Housing Rehabilitation deals specifically with improving the quality of housing in our community, not only for the elderly, but ultimately those houses will remain livable, restored and not deteriorating. (2) That the CIP funds for FY82, specifically the $250,000 allocated and approved by Council for Assisted Housing be utilized for the purposes as outlined in the memo attached to the minutes of October 21-22 meetings. (3) That the Housing Commission would encourage the City Council to use Industrial Revenue Bonds for residential uses. Recommendation of the Resources Conservation Commission that at any time bus fares are raised, parking fees shall be raised by an equal or greater percentage. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-290, 8k. 70, pp. 2066-2067, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND POLICY FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, enlarging the area. Allan Wolfe, 1210 Grant Ct., appeared expressing concern re the proposed apartment structure to be built along Ralston Creek. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-291, Bk. 70, pp. 2068-2069, STATING THE DESIRE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS BE DESIGNATED THE R MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 3. - Official Actions METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION. Affirmative November 10, 1981 roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all -Councilmembers Page 6 present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-292, Bk. 70, pp. 2070-2073, APPROVING IOWA• CITY'S 1982 THROUGH 1987 STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to defer consideration of a resolution authorizing an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation concerning the Benton Street/Riverside Drive Improvements and rescinding of Resolution 81-261. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-293, Bk. 70, p. 2074, AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED PERMANENT POSITION$ ON THE PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, by abolishing a Development Programs Coordinator and a Planner I position, and adding two Planner II positions. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. i Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to defer for two weeks consideration of a resolution amending the number of authorized permanent positions on the Finance Department - Parking Division. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to defer for two weeks consideration of a resolution repeal- ing the 1975 Personnel Rules and Regulations Manual and establishing new and amended Personnel Policies Manual. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, that ithe 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. 81-3042, Bk. 18, pp. 86-87, AMENDING ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 15 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, giving the City jurisdiction to deal with littering problems at the landfill, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion 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. The Mayor declared the Ordinance adopted. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IIOINES Official Actions Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to November ]O, 1981 adjourn, 8:35 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion Page 7 carried. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. For a more detailed and complete description of Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office Ci y C k Fiance Department. C s/JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR s/A BZ0 F CIT C�yC L�TF�- Submitted for pub ication on 11/20/81. MICROFILMED By JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES kin MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 11/16/81 The cost of publishing the followinc proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is Iowa City Council, special meeting, 11/16/81, 3:10 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch (3:15 P.M.), Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-294, Bk. 70, pp. 2075-2082, FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED INCREASE IN AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (Henry Louis, Inc. Project), in the amount of $95,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Councilmember Lynch arrived, 3:15 P.M. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-395, Bk. 70, pp. 2083-2095, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (RALSTON CREEK APARTMENTS, LTD. PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE, CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SAID BONDS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Developer Clark and Atty. Holland were present to answer questions. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl. Nays: Perret. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 3:30 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council ,-activities is on file in the office of the City C�erk,—„"',��,,641GHN R. BALMER, MAYOR aa s/ABUE STOLFU S, I Y CL K Submitted on 11/25/81. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 23, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 23, 1981, 3:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Perret, Roberts, Vevera, Lynch 3:15 P.M., Neuhauser 3:05 P.M. Absent: Erdahl. Councilmembers-elect Dickson and McDonald also present. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Boothroy, Knight, Vitosh, Jansen. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel N81-13, Side 2, 1-1009. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Oakes Meadow and Waters Subdivisions Boothroy advised that a separate legal document providing for construction 1-120 of paving and sidewalks, and other public improvements, from Brookside Dr. to Muscatine Ave, was needed if the preliminary Oakes Meadow Subd. was to be adopted by Council. Council was not in favor of waiving any sidewalk construction. Staff will advise if document is received prior to the formal meeting. COuncilmember Neuhauser arrived, 3:05 PM. HELBLE SUBDIVISION City Attorney Jansen called attention to his request regarding the Helble Subdivision. Assurances will be given to the owner of the property if Council agrees. There were no objections from Council. Councilmember-Elect Dickson present, 3:10 P.M. CITY ATTY. JANSEN PROGRESS REPORT Jansen stated that since July 1st, he had been getting acclimated and 120-275 oriented litigation the Mcthe Laughls in inlch casehhadlbeenosettlednbyhagrte eeingltoaanaamof end- ment to the Environmental Impact Statement; the Midwest Contractor/Mall case had also been settled. Three new cases have been filed. Old pending cases, Bjornsen Development (sewer capacity at lift station near Procter and Gamble) and some urban renewal condemations will be disposed of or boughtsfromnRockrIsland There aresevere abstracting s to be uproblems sed for awith the latland ing tive He repode. These rted on staff relationships, proposed revisions for the Administra- -Boardsoand Commissionssandswillill takeeawaysome somerule-making some Council. Councilman Lynch arrived, 3:15 P.M. Regarding land acquisition, he advised that Council is familiar with this area, and everything is on course. The Sheller -Globe case is of great significance to the City, and is taking a lot Of time. Jansen commented that he is also available to the City Manager and staff on a day-to-day basis. The new zoning ordinance is a tandem effort with Schmeiser/Planning. Jansen is starting the legal review of the ordinance text and probably will finish in early January. He thought that the ordinance, in it's completed form, would be to P&Z, and hearings could be held, by early summer, so it would be forwarded to Council by fall. A time -table will be worked out, and status report given. MICROFILMEO BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES Page 2 Informal Council November 23, 1981 The petition from residents, on the agenda, requesting a moratoirum on demolition and building permits in areas to be downzoned was dis- cussed. The exact area is not known. City Manager Berlin summarized Council's decision as, it will be appropriate to consider the proposal at the time when specific recommendations go to P&Z for downzoning the area. If staff has any strong feelings about whether this is the way to follow, they are to let Council know. CAMPAIGN FINANCE ORDINANCE CHANGES 275-460 Vevera comnente tat t e -memo the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the City Clerk did not solve any of the problems regarding the dead- line for reporting of contributions. If the ordinance is not enforced, he stated, why have it? He thought the State regulations for reporting contributions were sufficient. Neuhauser agreed. Berlin noted that the staff had also had these questions, and thought the purpose of the legislation was to make all contributions public, and the remedy was unworkable, as it is absurd to have the staff have the responsibility to enforce the ordinance. Lynch questioned the procedure needed to amend the charter. Neuhauser asked if the Council had the power to en- force the penalty now in the Ordinance. Jansen commented that that is a question which would arise in trying to enforce the present penalty. She suggested publishing all contributions. Some did not want the City to pay for publishing. Several agreed on elimination of filing with the City. The City Attorney, City Manager and City Clerk were directed to come back with a solution regarding filing, and with a workable penalty. Roberts voiced dissatisfaction with public access TV programs A4 the candidates. Berlin offered to go to which were biased regar Ing the CATV Commission and ask for guidelines for local elections. Procedures as used in commercial TV were suggested. Council agreed that guidelines are needed, and the City Manager will follow up with the CATV Commission. ORGANIZATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING tiers should be sworn in before noon on Jansen reported tat new Counci mem Saturday, January 2nd, 1982. The organizational meeting (on second secular day in January) could be held on Monday, January 4th, 1982 at 11:30 P.M. it was decided the new Councilmembers would take the oath at the Dec. 8th meeting. There were no objections to the schedule from those present. COUNCIL BUSINESS Mayor Balmer commended City employees for their generous giving co the United Way Campaign this year, an increase of 36% over last year. Balmer stated he was not interested in the two signalization projects on Governor and Burlington Sts. as outlined in the memo. They will be discussed at the Capital Improvements Program meeting. Neuhauser advised she would not be present for the Nov. 30th meeting and the discussion of the CIP. 460-570 3. The Mayor suggested that the Assistant City Manager set up a meeting of the Council Legislative Committee with the area Legislators in December, and prepare an agenda of discussion items. AGENDA 1. Vevera advised he would be voting 'no' on the Resolution re CDBG program statement, Item 15, because of the amount for Public Housing. 2. Balmer commented that he did not favor flag poles for City Plaza. Berlin will check the status of the contract. No one favored spending City money on them. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Page 3 3. Vevera advised that he favored amending the positions for parking division. Berlin stated that the memo from Fowler ed Erdahl's questions regarding this Resolution, Item 19, Council Informal November 23, 1981 the answer - 4. Balmer pointed out that the minutes of the Housing Appeals Board showed that variances granted show the Housing Code as being very flexible, exhibiting some use of common sense, the intention of the Council. BUDGET FY'83 Councilmembers-elect McDonald and Dickson were asked to participate in the preliminary discussion of the FY:'83 Budget. Berlin asked for direction for the Staff in certain areas as noted in his memo, with the understanding that this will not be a final commitment. Vitosh commented that assuming the City maintains the current level of services, she has estimated that we are short $600,000 in revenue. $250,000 of expenditures have already been reduced from department budget requests. This assumes a 12% reduction in revenue sharing, and that we get the same amount of federal aid for transit for operating expense as we did this fiscal year. Lynch asked consideration that the first priority be to maintain the status quo, that staff recommend where to come up with the $600,000, and that expanded services be a secondary consideration. Berlin commented that revenue sources available are the same as for previous years, and for a sufficient block of money, the following sources could be discussed: the transfer of certain insurance costs from the General Fund to Trust and Agency; the transit levy; the property tax; increase in refuse collection fee, or transit fares. Neuhauser called attention to McDonald's suggestion for a policy on the relation between the transit fares and the amount of subsidy the City puts in, and also a policy regarding garbage collection fees. Berlin offered to provide information regarding statistics on what is common among communities who provide these kinds of services. Vitosh added that she would provide information on what the City has funded in the past and can provide infor- mation on how much money certain alternatives would raise. Several Councilmembers favored consideration of a transit policy as suggested by McDonald. To maintain flexibility in collective bargaining, the issue of fire- fighters doing housing inspections was not discussed. Revenue sharing expected to be received in FY83 amounts to $593,000. Mayor Balmer stated that the Council Legislative Committee will discuss passage of a local option tax with the area legislators, and suggested securing the aid of the Chamber of Commerce to work on it with the City, and to pursue with the Coralville Council the proposal to put the hotel - motel tax question on the ballot. Neuhauser proposed that if a local option tax is put on the ballot, that Council give a commitment for funding a certain purpose with the revenue. Others agreed. Everyone, including the Councilmembers-elect, agreed to not chart new areas until current services are provided for. City Manager Berlin pointed out one new area where expansion of services will need to be discussed, the use of franchise fees from CATV. All agreed that the first priority was for the general fund to be reimbursed, and to maintain the current level of service now provided by the CATV Specialist and the Library. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1401NES 620-1009 Page 4 Informal Council November 23, 1981 Polic Ch' e el Miller will be explaining his request for additional Police officers. Vitosh stated that the final ending balance for FY'82 will be $600,000 although $700,000 is more appropriate figure to carry over. For FY 81 the ending balance was $600,000. The additional property tax revenue that will be received from downtown renewal will be approximately $500,000 when it all tax is finally added to the tax base. The revenue figures she has used for these calculations include the increased assessed valuations added so far. All agreed to put in a percentage increase for Human Services Agencies in the proposed budget, as has been done in the past. Adjusting can be done later. There will be two new requests, MECCA and the Lakeside Neighborhood Center. Vitosh advised that all profits from permits for Sunday sales of liquor and beer go to Johnson County for alcohol programs. Figures showing Iowa City's contributions will be provided. Berlin noted the revised budget discussion calendar provided. EXECUTIVE SESSION 4:35 P.M. Moved by Perret, sernnded by Neuhauser to adjourn to executive session, under Section 20, tc 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) Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Staffinembers Berlin, Stolfus, Helling present. Tape-recorded on Reel #24, Side 2, 567-776. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret to adjourn, 4:52 P.M. Mayor Balmer declared the motion carried, 6/0. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES