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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-12-08 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES December 8, 1981 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 12/8/81, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Helling, Jansen, Boothroy, Franklin, Hauer, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 81-14, Side 2, 244-768. Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of December 13-19, 1981, as Systems Unlimited Week. Mayor Balmer announced the addition of a Sunday Sales Permit for Amelia Earhart Deli to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: published,Approval Of Official subj ct tocorrection,las recommended byActions, reg. tthe City2Clerk,as Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Committee on Community Needs 11/4/81; Human Rights Comm. -11/3/81; Planning and Zoning Comm. -11/19/81; Riverfront Comm. -11/4/81; Design Review Comm.- 12/2/81; Historic Preservation Task Force -11/18/81. Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk: Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Yen Ching Restaurant, Inc. dba Yen Ching Restaurant, 1515 Mall Drive. Approving Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Lounge of Iowa City, Iowa, dba The Annex, 819 First Avenue. Approving Class C Liquor License for Walter Poggenpohl dba Walt's, 918 Maiden Lane. Approving Class C Beer Permit for Shinn, Inn Ho dba East-West Oriental Foods, 615 Iowa Avenue. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Southland Corp, dba 7 -Eleven #18048, 820 First Avenue. Approving Class C Liquor License for Jay Rarick and Terry O'Brien dba The Vine, 330 East Prentiss. RES. 81-306, Bk. 70, p. 2136, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 81-307, Bk. 70, p. 2137, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Approving refunding a portion of a liquor license. Approving Special Class C Beer/Wine Sunday Sales Permit for Eicher, Inc. dba Amelia Earhart Deli, 223 East Washington. Motions: Authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application for utilities right-of-way to Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric for Rocky Shore Drive and Highway 218. Approving request of Brentner Aircraft, Inc., Marion, Iowa, to land a helicopter within the city limits of Iowa City, on University of Iowa property. Correspondence: reathe Hproposed improv improvements at Riversideoand Benton Streets. Bob Henely of IDOT will respond. Before construction of McDonalds at this location, the City reviewed the plans, informed McDonalds in writing of the City's plans for a median, and urged McDonalds to plan accordingly. Tom Slockett, Johnson County Auditor, commenting on the proposed plan for reprecincting. Kathryn J. Kelly re inspection of owner -occupied rental property, referred to the City Manager for reply. Council MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES L.,. Council Activities December 8, 1981 Page 2 will discuss this issue early in 1982. University of Iowa Credit Union re parking on Iowa Avenue. Traffic Engr. contacted the Credit Union and one private property owner, who did not respond, re this matter. The City Manager will respond after Engr. contacts this owner and completes his survey. Della Grizel re Congregate Meals, referred to the City Manager for reply. Memos from the Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Housing Specialist/Leased Housing Division; Planner II/Planning and Program Development; Planner I/Planning and Program Development. Memos from the Traffic Engr. re yield sign at Keneton Green and Wylde Green; stop sign at Ealing Drive and Sunset Street; stop sign at Wrexham Drive and Sunset Street; stop sign at Keneton Green and Sunset Street; stop sign at Ashley Drive and Sunset Street; stop sign at Denbigh Drive and Sunset Street; yield sign at Wylde Green and Ashley Drive. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing for 1/5/82 to amend Section 8.10.25A.10 of the Code of Ordinances concerning off-street parking requirements for clinic uses. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing for 1/5/82 to consider the adoption of airport overlay zones. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers,present. A public hearing was held to consider rezoning a 7.3 acre tract of land, the north portion from RIA to R3 and the south portion from RIA to RIB, located at the southeast corner of Scott Boulevard and Court Street, Plum Grove Acres, no one appeared. A public hearing was held to consider rezoning a four acre tract of land from RIA to R3 located at the northeast corner of Westgate and Benton Streets, University Baptist Church, no one appeared. A public hearing was held to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance to delete Section 8.10.40 concerning a building moratorium in the Northside area. No one appeared. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-308, Bk. 70, pp. 2138-2139, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT OF WATER'S FIRST ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-309, Bk. 70, pp. 2140-2142, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT OF. OAKES MEADOW ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-310, Bk. 70, pp. 2143-2144, APPROVING THE FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD, PART VIII, ADDITION TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. This resolution clarifies wording of Res. 81-236. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOVIES Council Activities December 8, 1981 Page 3 Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment reapplication fees, noted. Mayor Balmer stated that the staff will come back with an interim proposal, as discussed at the informal meeting. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORDINANCE NO. 81-3043, Bk. 18, pp. 88-99, AMENDING SECTION 10.35 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE VOTING PRECINCTS IN IOWA CITY, 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 Neuhauser, 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. John Suchomel, 320 E. Washington, appeared and thanked Mayor Balmer and Councilmember Neuhauser for attending the grand opening at Ecumenical Towers. A public hearing was held on intention to issue industrial development revenue bonds for Juceco, Inc. Project. Atty. Robert Downer, representing Juceco, appeared and presented a letter from Iowa State Bank & Trust re financing. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to accept the letter as part of the public hearing. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views on the project. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-311, Bk. 70, pp. 2145-2151, TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (JUCECO, INC. PROJECT) IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Perret, Erdahl. A public hearing was held on intention to issue industrial development revenue bonds for Ralston Creek Apartments Ltd. Project. John Suchomel, 320 East Washington, appeared. The following people appeared voicing opposition: Larry Baker, 521 S. Dodge; Tim Dickson, Student Senate President, with a proposed resolution; Steve Price, 328 S. Dodge; Dee Wunschel, 618 N. Dodge. Councilmembers expressed concerns re special use permit and proposed use for IRB's. Atty. Joseph Holland appeared representing the applicant. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-312, Bk. 70, pp. 2152-2158, RELATING TO THE HOLDING OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVING PROCEEDING WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (RALSTON CREEK APARTMENTS LTD. PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Perret, Erdahl. A public hearing was held on proposed increase in amount of industrial development revenue bonds for Henry Louis Project, from $80,000 to $95,000. Atty. Robert Downer appeared representing the applicant. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-313, Bk. 70, pp. 2159-2164, TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1401NES Council Activities December 8, 1981 Page 4 DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (HENRY LOUIS, INC. PROJECT) IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $95,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Councilmember Roberts addressed inquiries from the public re use of I.R.B. monies not spent by applicants stating that if less money is used than anticipated, it is not given. Recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows: (1) The Committee unanimously approved submitting to the City Council revision A as the budget for the 1982 Metro Entitlement CDBG Program. (Revision A is attached to the minutes of 11/4 meeting of the CCN. (2) That since the goal of the Committee on Community Needs is to discern the needs of the community and make recommendation on community development programs and priorities to the City Council, the CCN would like to invite a member of the City Council to attend meetings of the CCN. Mayor Balmer announced that Councilmember Lynch has been named delegate to CCN and Councilmember Erdahl, alternate. Recommendation of the Design Review Committee noted: The Committee reviewed the proposed landscaping and design plans for Ralston Creek Village Apartments and offered suggestions on the type and placement of trees and the color choice for bricks and trim. The Committee was unable to comment on signage or lighting since neither of these plans were submitted by the developer. (See minutes of 12/2). Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to approve the recommendation of the Johnson County Board of. Supervisors and re -appoint Gladys Scott to the Senior Center Commission for three-year term as a representative of Johnson County. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to re -appoint John Milligan, 710 S. Summit, to the Board of Adjustment for a five-year term ending 1/1/87. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Loren Ellarson, 3153 E. Washington, to the Board of Appeals for a three-year term ending 12/31/84. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Susan Futrell, 406 Grant, Edward Raupp, 1912 Hafor Drive, and Diane Gill, 725 Gilpin Dr., to the Human Rights Commission to fill three vacancies for three-year terms ending 1/1/85. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to appoint Ellen Martin, 1210 William, and Mark Jennings, 3202 Friendship, to the Parks and Recreation Commission for four-year terms ending 1/1/86. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer announced that the vacancy for a representative of the public on the Board of Examiners of Plumbers will be re -advertised. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Rick Kondora, 1108 Oakcrest, as the journeyman plumber on the Board of Examiners of Plumbers for a two- year term ending 12/31/83. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1401NES Council Activities December 8, 1981 Page 5 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to re -appoint Thomas Gartland, 922 N. Dodge, and Nancy Sheehan, 823 Clark St. and appoint Robert Singerman, 1176 Hotz, and Douglas Parsons, 807 Oakcrest, to the Resources Conservation Commission for three-year terms ending 1/1/85. Councilmember Erdahl noted that all four members whose terms were ending had re-applied and that Council chose two who had served for the shortest period of time, along with two new members. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to appoint William Coen, 313 N. Mt. Vernon Rd. and re -appoint Margaret Clover, 320 S. Dubuque #606, to the Senior Center Commission for three-year terms ending 12/31/84. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor thanked all individuals who had served on the various Boards and Commissions. Councilmember Neuhauser reported on her attendance at the National League of Municipalities meeting and discussion of the future of Community Development Block Grants. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-314, Bk. 70, pp. 2165-2166, RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF. IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO EXTEND THE BOUNDARY OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT in Creekside area and N. Dodge area. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-315, Bk. 70, pp. 2167-2168, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A QUITCLAIM DEED WHEREBY THE CITY CONVEYS A PARCEL OF LAND IN FURTHERANCE OF GILBERT STREET REALIGNMENT IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, IN EXCHANGE FOR A QUITCLAIM DEED FROM JOHN AND ELLEN ROCCA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-316, Bk. 70, pp. 2169-2172, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF OFFER TO BUY REAL ESTATE AND ACCEPTANCE BY AND BETWEEN THE IOWA CITY ROMAN VICARIATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (acting for Regina High School) AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Councilmember Neuhauser expressed appreciation for the cooperation from the Vicariate and urged keeping them informed of our progress. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Veenstra & Kimm to study waste water treatment alternatives and to provide recommendations to insure the continuation of the City's current level of service in the event federal money to construct the new treatment plant be adopted. Consensus of councilmembers at the informal meeting was to not proceed with this study and await the decision re the federal funding. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated, 0/7, all Councilmembers present. Helling advised that recommendation for site acquisition would be made later. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-317, Bk. 70, pp. 2173-2195, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES —.1 Council Activities December 8, 1981 Page 6 AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL 0610, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1982, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1984. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera abstaining because of a possible conflict of interest. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Jerry Eyman, 443 Scott Blvd., appeared re the proposed name change on Scott Blvd. He requested Council defer consideration of the ordinance until after the neighborhood had time to discuss possible names. Developer Glasgow was present for discussion and agreed to the delay. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to defer indefinitely consideration of an ordinance changing the name of Scott Boulevard from Court Street to 1495 feet south of Court Street to the name of Cayman Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, 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. 81-3044, Bk. 18, pp. 100-101, AMENDING SECTION 23-255 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, (ESTABLISHING A $15.00 PENALTY FOR UNAUTHORIZED PARKING IN A HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE), 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 Erdahl, seconded by Perret, 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. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn, 9:35 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried. WOHN . BALMER, MAY R ATTEST: ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY LERK MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 16, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 16, 1981, at 3:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Vevera, Roberts, Erdahl, Perret. Council- man -elect McDonald. Absent: Lynch, Neuhauser (3:10 PM). Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Woito, Vitosh. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel N81-14, Side 1, 1494 to 1650 and 2137 to 2270. There was a short special meeting taped at 1650-2137. COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Berlin stated that he had called and reminded Old Capitol that they were to give and update and progress report regarding Parcel 64. 2. The City Manager also called attention to an item added to the informal agenda, a tour of the Ecumenical Housing building. 3. The Clerk asked Councilmembers to bring in their Codes for addition of Supplement 10. 4. Berlin advised that the state is interested in having a stop light at Burlington, and there would be a memo in Friday's packet regarding it and funding. Also he is getting complaints that a left -turn is needed at the Dubuque/Church signal. 5. Erdahl advised that he would not be attending the November 23 and 24th meetings. 6. Regarding the personnel rules and regulations, those present advised that they were satisfied. Berlin clarified the difference in time of probation between Police and Fire was because of the collective bargaining agreements. Perret suggested approving by Resolution the Administrative and Confidential employees rights. Berlin stated that the benefits are approved through the budget. 1494-1650 SPECIAL MEETING HELD HERE. Neuhauser present, 3:10. Lynch present, 3:15 PM.1650-2137 AGENDA 2137-2270 1. Erdahl noted his concern regarding industrial revenue bonds for Juceco. It is a small local business, and the developer will attend the public hearing. 2. Berlin pointed out that Woito was present if there were any questions regarding the beer license for Star Port; or questions regarding young people playing video games in bars. As the matter has been settled, there were no questions.about Star Port. 3. Neuhauser and Lynch were given the opportunity to discuss the personnel rules and regulations. There were no comments. 4. Erdahl suggested having an assistant attorney present for discussion of special cases they are working on. Jansen will be giving an update on his progress. EXECUTIVE SESSION Move y Perret, seconded by Vevera to adjourn to executive session under Sec. 20, to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations; as such discussion is exempted MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council November 16, 1981 from the provisions of Chapter 28A according to Chapter 20.17(3). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present, 4:50 P.M. Staff - members present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Carroll, Eggers, Kron. Library Trustee Riley Grimes, and Councilmember-elect McDonald also present. Tape- recorded on Reel #24, Side 2, 351-567. Councilman Erdahl left the meeting before discussion started, 4:50 P.M. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser to adjourn. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0. 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 #81-13, 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 .If 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 oriented to the ways in which the City works. In the specific area of litigation, the McLaughlin case had been settled by agreeing to an amend- 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 dismissed in Court. There are severe abstracting problems with the land bought from Rock Island Railroad, which is to be used for a parking lot. He reported on staff relationships, proposed revisions for the Administra- tive Code. These revisions will give some rule-making powers to some Boards and Commissions and will take away some of the discretion of 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. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 1-120 120-275 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 commented that the memo from 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 which were biased regarding the candidates. Berlin offered to go to 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 Jansen reported that new Councl members should be sworn in before noon on 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 460-570 1. Mayor Balmer commended City employees for their generous giving to the United Way Campaign this year, an increase of 36% over last year. 2. 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. 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. 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 MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Informal Page 3 November 23, 1981 3. Vevera advised that he favored amending the positions for the parking division. Berlin stated that the memo from Fowler answer- ed Erdahl's questions regarding this Resolution, Item 19. 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 FY183 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. 620-1009 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 Chambet 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 V_ Page 4 Informal Council November 23, 1981 Police Chief 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. i EXECUTIVE SESSION 4:35 P.M. Moved by Perret. seconded 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 MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 140INES 4- 1"_ MINUTES OF OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/24/81 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/24/81, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Mayor Balmer proclaimed 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 The Sanctuary, 405 S. Gilbert Street. Approving Class C Liquor Sunday Sales for 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. 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 audit. Correspondence: John Morrissey expressing opposition 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 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES r S" - Official Actions Governor re the parking in that block, City November 24, 1981 Manager will reply after investigation from Page 2 Traffic Engr. Charles Mullen re the lease for Union Bus Depot at 404 East 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. 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 to 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 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Official Actions improvement to the corner. (2) That the City November 24, 1981 proceed with the installation of newspaper Page 3 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 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. 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. 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 '99 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES V;_ Official Actions situation. Staff was directed to meet with the November 24, 1981 Committee and work out usage procedures for the Page 4 roll-out stop sign which will be provided by the City for the intersection of Second Avenue and Court Street. 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. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-300, Bk. 70, pp. 2107-2109, AUTHORIZ- ING 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 Perret, to adopt RES. 81-301, Bk. 70, pp. 2110-2111, AUTHORIZ- ING FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM STATEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $698,400. Councilmember Vevera expressed his intent to vote against the resolution as it included Public Housing. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Vevera. Absent: 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, AUTHORIZ- ING 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, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-304, Bk. 70, pp. 2121-2133, REPEALING THE 1975 PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS MANUAL AND ESTABLISHING NEW AND AMENDED PERSONNEL POLICIES MANUAL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-305, Bk. 70, pp. 2134-2135, AMENDING MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES :101NES 1zl .1- I— Official Actions November 24, 1981 Page 5 THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED PERMANENT POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT - PARKING DIVISION. Affirmative roil 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. For a more detailed & complete description of Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office of thy le n nce Department. /�, JOH R. BALMER, MAYOR s/A IE STOLFU ITY CLERK v Submi ted for public ion on December 4, 1981. j MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CCDAR RAPIDS -DES -MOINES 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- Airort Com - 10/28/81; Desi 11/12/81; Parksnandvie Rec.CComm.-11/ /81;&Planningl& Zoning Commm- 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 #1209RoyRL. ChoNGk, 3016 American Legion Rd. RES. 81-296, Bk. 70, p. 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 stric B-Ersahin the l; and At -Large -Dickson and McDonald). Approving amount of recommended2by07,65.23 fr the the F3nanceoDirectorr,iod of subjectOthrough 10/31/81, as to audit. Correspondence: John Morrissey expressing opposition 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 Manager will re the lease fore Union Bus Depotation fatmTraffic 404 East MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES N 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, 330h 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 1401NES ir_ 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. 2 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 140INES 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 Perret, to adopt RES. 81-301, Bk. 70, pp. 2110-2111, AUTHORIZING FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM STATEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $698,400. Councilmember Vevera expressed his intent to vote against the resolution as it included Public Housing. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Vevera. Absent: 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, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-304, Bk. 70, pp. 2121-2133, REPEALING THE 1975 PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS MANUAL AND ESTABLISHING NEW AND AMENDED PERSONNEL POLICIES MANUAL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. 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. JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION DECEMBER 7, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December 7, 1981, at 2:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Neuhauser, Vevera, Perret-2:35 PM, Lynch -4:00 PM, Erdahl-4:10 PM. Councilmembers-elect: McDonald, Dickson -3:00 PM. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Boothroy, Franklin, Hauer, Schmadeke. TAPE-RECORDED ON Reels #81-13, Side #2, 1009 -End, and Reel 81-15, Side 1, 1-44. APPLICATIONS_ TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 1009-1592 Parking Requirements/Clinics Regarding Item 5a, off-street parking require- ments for clinics, Boothroy stated that Bob Ogeson had surveyed the Towncrest area. Existing businesses would be grandfathered -in. He will check regarding existing regulations in other communities. Airport Overlay Zone Boothroy advised that the airport overlay zone was model- ed after DOT standards and had been reviewed by the Airport Commission and Planning and Zoning. The base maps and flight patterns are over County land, so the material will be sent to the County for consideration. In this plan, 80-90% of the traffic will be on one runway. In the future, high-rise build- ings in this area might have to apply for a variance from the Board of Adjust- ment. Problems should be worked out before the Ordinance is adopted. Ord. Changing Name of Street A change in the Ordinance changing the name of a street was explained. Instead of Cayman Drive, it should be Caymen Street. There were no objections. Rezoning University Baptist Church property There were no objections filed with the Clerk regarding the rezoning of the University Baptist Church property at Westgate/Benton corner. Rezoning property at Scott Blvd./Court St. There were no objections filed regarding the rezoning of this property for Plum Grove Acres. Northside Moratorium Because the six-month time limitation period was dropped when the Northside Moratorium ordinance was codified, Staff now requests can- cellation of the moratorium. There were no objections. Staff had been enforcing. Oakes Meadow and Waters First Subds. The developers are satisfied with the resolutions approving the preliminary plans for Oakes Meadow and Waters First Addn. Court Hill -Scott Boulevard VIII Boothroy explained that regarding item 5h, the finalLSRD plan for Court Hill -Scott Boulevard VIII, the attorney wanted the text of the resolution to read "Preliminary Plat", not "Plan", so the resolution was being submitted. SUBDIVISION FEE STUDY Staff requested direction regarding increase in fees for submissions to Panning and Zoning Comm. and to the Board of Adjustment. Accord- ing to the survey presented previously, other cities are underwriting more of the costs than Iowa City does, and the Iowa City proposed fees were based on staff time actually used, with a flat fee proposed. Franklin explained charges for the preliminary plat and for the final plat - submitted separately or in combination. The City Manager noted that the survey process followed was accurate, but it was a policy question for Council whether or not the application costs would be fully funded by fees or what percentage the City would pay. Several Councilmembers thought the increase MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES Page 2 proposed was high and should be was interested in streamlining used. Franklin stated that use to the developer to comply with Informal Council December 7, 1981 discussed each year at budget time. Perret the review process to cut down on staff time of a charge -back procedure would be an incentive regulations. Councilwoman -elect Dickson present, 3:00 PM. Boothroy added that fees set by Resolution would be easier to change. Now we amend an ordinance, publish it and codify it, and these costs would be elim- inated. The consensus of Council was that the Staff should work out a proposal that would be an incentive to the developer, then come back to Council with it. VOTING PRECINCT BOUNDARIES Boothroy explained that input received from those present at a meeting to 1592-1700 review the proposal, had been incorporated into the map. Perret questioned if the Election Commissioner would notify all the voters whose precincts are being changed. Polling places for Precincts 2,9, & 17 were discussed, the consensus was that the Election Commissioner could establish the polling places where he wanted them. Council will adopt the ordinance with all three considerations, to comply with State Law regarding adoption of changes, as it is to be sent to the State Commissioner before Dec. 31, 1981, AGENDA/COUNCIL BUSINESS I. City Clerk Stolfus distributed a corrected resolution for the Ralston Creek Industrial Revenue Bonds, all amounts should be $2,000,000. 2. Regarding the letter from McDonalds, the City and the State jointly will decide on the plan. The two-way turn is not workable. DOT had previously planned a median and all businesses were notified at that time. 3. City Manager Berlin suggested that the City could reimburse the Elderly Services for snow removal for elderly who qualify and proposed that Elderly Services put this item in their budget for next year. Councilmembers concurred with the memo written by Human Services Coordinator Ramser on 11-24-81 1700-1893 4. The ordinance increasing penalty from $5 to $15 for unauthorized parking in handicapped spaces was discussed Neuhauser thought the penalty should be added to the signs. Roberts suggested surveying use of present handi- capped parking stalls in the ramp, as many are oftentimes empty. Staff will report. 5. Parking for Johnson Office on Iowa Avenue was discussed. Only in front of his office will be acceptable, Council decided. 6. Lynch was chosen as the Councilmember representative to attend the Committee on Community Needs meetings, with Erdahl as alternate. 7. A representative from Amelia Earhart Deli was present to request addition to the consent calendar of a license for Special Sunday Sales/Beer-Wine. The Clerk stated that his papers were in order. The Mayor agreed to the addition, and there were no objections from Councilmembers. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES For discussion with area legislators on December 15th, agenda items of priority will include (1) local option tax, (2) liability of cities, Sadistribute article tateassistancefortrransit. Council wiwill llreiteratem the Iowa ilReview), to) limits on taxation. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES 1893-2093 Page 3 PLAZA TOWNERS ASSOCIATES PROGRESS REPORT Informal Council December 7, 1981 Freda Hieronymus and Attorney Oehler present. Hieronymus stated that they are still working on financing for the Hotel/Armstrongs project. Armstrongs want to open their store by the fall of 1983. She pointed out that the market has been poor for the sale of bonds, and discussed their difficulty in planning for use of Industrial Revenue Bonds for a several million dollar bond issue. The time deadline in the contract calls for signing the contract by February 16, 1982, and issuance of IRB's by March 18, 1982. The contract calls for building the hotel and Armstrongs as one package. ALTERNATIVES TO NEW SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT Consultant Jim Kimm from Veenstra & Kimm present. In answer to several questions, Kimm stated that Reagan's modified proposal, not accepting expansion for growth would not affect Iowa City that much, but Iowa City could compromise and design for ten years in the future and not for as much industrial expansion. City Manager Berlin advised that the City could live with either the Senate or House proposal. Kimn commented that on the State priority system, Iowa City does not have a high priority, altho Des Moines is not as ready as Iowa City, they are a higher priority. Councilman Lynch present, 4:00 PM. 2093-2283 2283-2692 Kinin said that Iowa City's treatment plant is toward the end of its useful life, and does not always meet the standards, and Iowa City should plan what to do in the interim until Federal funding does come. In answer to the question whether or not Iowa City should purchase the land for the site, he thought Iowa City should be able to show the federal government that it has a piece of land. Councilman Erdahl present, 4:10 PM. Kimm thought that the disposal of the federal portion of funding would be dictated by Congress. Although in some grant formulas the federal share will be reduced 10%, this will not apply to Iowa City as we are in Step 2 of our Plan already. Any lobbying should be on the Federal level as the State is interested in supply of water, saving soil, etc. Several Councilmembers were not interestedin funding a study for an alternate plan. The Mayor advised that the City would not proceed with the contract as proposed on the agenda, until things are clearer for a course of action. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 2692 -End Councilmembers agreed on the following appointments: Board of Adjustment- #81-15 Milligan. No letters are to be written to the other applicants, as another Side 1, appointment will be made at the next Council meeting. Board of Appeals- 1-44 Ellarson; Board of Examiners of Plumbers-Kondora for Journeyman. The vacancy for citizen representative will be readvertised. Senior Center Comn.-Clover and Coen. Human Rights Comm. -Futrell, Raupp and Gill. Pakrs and Recreation Comm. -Martin, Jennings. Resources Conservation Comm. -Gart- land and Sheehan as present members who have served the shortest term, and Singerman and Parsons, new appointments. Meeting adjourned, 4:30 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1401NES