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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-12-16 Council minutesINFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 24, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 24, 1980, 1.:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Erdahl, Lynch, Vevera, Perret. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel H80-22, Side 2, 1706 -End, and Reel N80-24, Side 1, 1-470 COUNCIL TIME 1706-1916 Air ort Commission City Atty. Hayek, Vitosh, Zehr, Comm. Dieterlie present. Mayora mer cafTed attention to the problem regarding the leases for the Proposed hangars. Dieterlie outlined alternatives considered. City Mgr. Berlin stated that the staff had not had time to review alternatives, and it was his understanding that Council had agreed to consider G.O. bonds if the term of the leases was long enough to pay off the bond issue. Probably 5 years. Leaseholders rejected a five-year lease with escalator clause after three years, and favor a three-year lease with option to renew. The difficulty of discussing strategy with open negotiations was noted. The Commission was directed to present their problems to the Staff for review, Zehr working with the legal, department. 1.. Mayor Balmer commented on the report received from the Director of Human Relations, Anne Carroll in regard to Affirmative Action, the report describ- ing the Iowa City minority work -force representation. He commended the City Manager and staff for their efforts. 2. Neuhauser informed Council that she would be attending the National League of Cities meeting and would not be here for the 12/2 meeting. Balmer re- ported that Mary was seeking a position on the League Board. He added that he would not be present on 12/8 and Roberts would be Mayor Pro tem. 3. Lynch called attention to problems regarding parking downtown, specifically across from the Englert Theatre on Washington. Berlin noted a problem in parking on the west side of Clinton. Lynch questioned how 15 minute 4. parking could askedwhy provide. hemail collection boxes on the island in Harrison St. all faced one way, and also suggested placing three at one end of the area and three at the other end. ZONING ORDINANCE Schmeiser, Hencin, Hauer, Chiat present. Sc me sera posted the old and new zoning maps so that Council could see the changes. He explained the designations on the new map, which is being. developed to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. To clarify the changes, Lynch suggested use of an overlay. Although the University is not subject to city zoning, it was suggested that the University's long-range plans should be shown on the Comprehensive Plan map and a University zone. designated. A written explanation of terminology and a copy of the maps was building requested gmoratoriums. Almembers u rezoning moratorium explainedse. Hayek um isbuiltinto the the Bordinance, and is effective for 60 days after Council sets the public hearing. Earlier requests should not be approved if they are not consistent with the Compre-. hensive Plan or the proposed zoning ordinance. Hayek suggested letting the 60a aysff iisuenough time for ss and make thenzoning moratorium. dation re building pAn q ermit moratorium, and if citizens can be referred to Schmeiser for clarificationquestions from the MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1916 -End 80-24, Side 1, 1-310 Informal Council Page 2 November 24, 1980 URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA 310-470 City Manager Berlin advised that the staff would proceed with the detail work to tie in the Lower Ralston Creek project with the Urban Renewal project, emphasizing commercial use, and would do preliminary work on the residential circle, which would not include the Northside. Lynch advised that he had met with Staff and would support designation of an urban revitalization area. Vevera did not want. any part of picking an area. Roberts did not wish to pick out one area for mortgage financing for housing over another. As a majority agreed on the concept, more detail work and information will be forth- coming. A majority also agreed to delete the tax-abatement provisions. EXECUTIVE SESSION Conference-Room, 3:20 PM, Mayor John Balmer presiding. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser to adjourn to closed session under Sec. 20:17.3; Negotiating Sessions, strategy meetings of public employers or employee organizations, mediation and the deliverative process of arbitrators shall be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 28A. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,:7/0, all.Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Staffinembers present for. discussion of collective bargaining. for Police, Fire and AFSCME employees included: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, Rynecki,; Carroll, Vitosh, Eggers. Tape-recorded on Reel'M20, Side 1, 125-713.' Moved by Vevera, seconded.by Perret to adjourn, 4:25 N.M. Motion declared carried, 7/0.'(Because of a conflict of interest, Councilman Erdahl left. - .the session at 4:10 PM, and did,not`participate in discussion of AFSCME', contract.: MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION DECEMBER 1, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December 1, 1980, at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Lynch, Vevera, Erdahl, Roberts, Perret (1:35 PM) Absent: Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: On Reel N80-24, Side 1, 470-985. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. 470-555 Oakes Second Addition, Final Plat Boothroy advised that P&Z would discuss the extension of Foster Road during consideration of Oakes Third Addition, which is scheduled for the next meeting. Councilman Perret arrived, 1:35 PM. New Zonin Ordinance Balmer calla attention to the minutes of August 19th of the Board of Adjustment, and suggested, incorporation of some latitude in the new zoning ordinance regard- ing additions to existing.buildings, when.it'is Manager Berlin'noted the revieCity w and comments in the public interest. from the Board in theseminutes. AGENDA=COUNCIL TIME 1. -Berlin advisedthat there was no projected date for acceptance of the 2nd555-985 2. Balmerarkin9advisthere lmatters to eadvised the CityManagerwouldpursuefurther the matter,of routingI the 3. Berlin advised rthat nthe rresolution afor vwaste fees was needed before the Housing Ordinance could be adopted, so the third reading will be on the agenda for Dec. 16th. 4. Helling explained that Item 13(b) was on the agenda, because automatically any recommendation from a board or commission is added to Council's agenda, and the minutes regarding this matter were on the agenda (Resources Conser- vation Comm. 10-28-80). 5. Vevera voiced his displeasure regarding the article quoting Robert Morris, in the Daily Iowan, regarding the City Manager and Affirmative Action. 6. The City Manager will check the procedure needed for further action on the 7. Regardbylaws Human of the ingthe problemswithhthets Cbannersoand poles in the City Plaza, bbBerlin explaooined previous problems. The concerns of Councilmembers will 8. Ber�fnaexplainednthetfundingmfor transit, including the letter from IDOT regarding additional Sec. 18 Fed. funding. COG will allocate the total Sec: 18 funding among the three bus systems, Iowa City, Coral and the University. 9. Councilmembers discussed possibility of scheduling the starting of the informal sessions later in the afternoon, if the agenda is light. 10. Stolfus called attention to Toomer s request for the cab stand in front of Wilsons. Council suggested that the fee for the authorization for use by Yellow -Super Cabs for the remaining months be refunded and the cab stand space be re -sold. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council December 1,1980 ll. Erdahl suggested that as the Housing Commission Task Force had done such a fine job, that two of the Housing Commission members should be appointed to study the mortgage financing question with the Committee on Community Needs. 12. Council agreed to appoint Thomas Gartland to the Resources Conservation Commission. . 13. Berlin commented on the steps taken in regard to the inspection and maintenance of the elevators on Ramp A. They are under warranty. 14. Council discussed the policy for salting and sanding of streets for snowstorms. This procedure makes it easier to remove the snow. Observations were made regarding the time needed to remove after a heavy snow, and manpower available; the -cost of salt and its effect on bridges and streets; the effect oU use of sand; safety issues; and public pressure. Berlin will check to make sure that plowing will start.with,accumulation of 4" of snow. Previous use of weather forecasting has been very helpful to the Department. EXECUTIVE SESSION Conference Room, 2:07 P.M. Mayor Balmer presiding. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch to adjourn to closed session under .. Sec:;,20 17.3: Negotiating Sessions, strategy meetings of public employers or employee organizations, mediation and the deliberative process: of: arbitrators ;shall be;exempt:from the provisions of Chapter'28A'.'''Affirmative roll tall. vo.te.'unanimous 6/0,:Meuhauser, absent, "motion declared' carried.. - Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling.' Stolfus, Carroll. Council discussed strategy , concerning Police and :Fire negotiations. Councilman Erdahl; left the meeting at 2:I1 P.M.,,after. which Council discussed AFSCME negotiations:' Movedl- ',rby,Perret;',seconded by'Vevera to adjourn. Motion declared. carried, 5/0, .! Erdahl & Neuhauser absent, 2:40 P.M.;Tape-recorded:on Reel.M20, SideA, 723-1123. , MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION DECEMBER 8, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December 8, 1980, 3:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl, Lynch. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel N80-24, Side 1, 985 -End, and Side 2, 1-415. YOUNG REZONING Boothroy present. 985-1060 Boot roy advised that Planning and Zoning Commission action would be detailed in their next minutes. Council procedure to override was discussed. The proposed new P&Z rules are still pending with the Council Rules Committee. City Manager Berlin stated that the staff will review the legal and P&Z issues. OLD CAPITOL CENTER SIGNAGE Chiat, Hauer present. 1060-1556 er in ca e a ant on to the memo from Design Review Committee in the packet, noting their reservations regarding the Old Capitol Center logo. D.R. Committee member Joyce Summerwill was present and explained their reservations. Don Scatena for O.C.C. demonstrated the color of the sign as lit and unlit, and explained the marketing program using the color and circle. He requested. Council consideration of the orginal blue color. Several questions were answered and each Councilmember commented on the issue. The Mayor advised that a decision will be made when all seven Councilmembers were present. SENIOR CENTER THIRD FLOOeR IMPROVEMENTS Meisel, Hencin present. 1556 -End City gr. er n ca a en on to the memo in the packet and recommended proceeding with the proposal to remodel the third floor of the Senior Center, and to use all but one room for City offices for three to five years, instead of leasing the Davis Building, as it would save money for the City. Council members were concerned that once the City offices were moved to the Senior Center, they would never move out. Berlin replied that alternative office space would be available by that time, and didn't think that the City would be expanding during that period (5 years). Eventual use by the Senior Center was discussed, and a possible problem for future Council was noted. A resolution will be drafted which will not bind the future Councils, but will state the intentions of the present Council. Other funding alternatives were suggested, and questions answered. MEEING WITH LEGISLATORSSide 2, a mer, Perret an eu auser are the Legislative Committee and will attend the 1-225 meeting on Saturday. The need for an agenda was mentioned; & items suggested for discussion included local option tax, gas tax (or a % of pump price), and need for continued transit assistance. Councilmembers suggested that they would like to meet separately with the legislators, possibly for the first hour, the remainee of the time for the public. Helling was requested to pro- vide the League's priorities. Berlin explained the action of the Committee on Statewide Insurance, investigating pool -sharing of liability and casualty insurance which should provide financial advantages. COUNCIL TIME 225-415 1. Neuhauser reported that the Swimming Pool Committee had interviewed archi- tects. Berlin commented that concerns of Kattchee had been resolved and the Committee had reached a consensus on the architect to be named. A MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Informal Council Page 2 December 8, 1980 site has not been determined, but three sites do include West High School, N.W. Junior High, and Coralville Recreation Center. 2. Balmer called attention to the fact that the Spouse Abuse Center was renting apartment space, and are asking for operating funds for FY '82. Berlin stated that when Council furnished seed money for the building, it was under- stood that the City would not provide operating funds. The Clerk was asked to check the minutes where this was discussed. The agency representatives on the Human Services meeting did not have a chance to discuss the requests, and no conclusions were reached. 3. Neuhauser relayed a comment from a citizen who stated that the work of the City Clerk's Office was great public relations for the City, they were always pleasant, helpful and knew what they were doing. 4. Roberts called attention to a light pole which obstructs the view of drivers at the corner of Benton/Mormon Trek, those going west,.looking to.the right. Another problem for traffic is the corner of Melrose/Mormon Trek. The curb was removed from one corner so the bus could turn. Traffic at the, NW corner, coming from the North, wanting to turn left, block the lane. If this curb was removed, the cars -not turning could proceed straight thru, south. The area already has.been covered with crushed rock. 5. Berlin reported on an exiting problem that patrons at the parking ramp ex- perienced on Saturday, -when'_not enough gates,were open.- Extra persons MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES '-1 MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL -12/2/80 The cost of publishing the follow- costefornthis&claims is $ e calendar yearor sa d publication is 3 Cumulative ttCivoreg. B/2180 gP•M. aheCiicCenter. Myor almerpresidin ouncilmembers present: Balmer', Erdahl (7:40) Lynch, Perret, Roberts, Neuhauser. Vevera. Absent: Mayor Balmer announced that item 2.d.(2) re Washingtoinstalling No StreeParkingaor ront Sofppthe Jefferson BuildiLynch,nse co by Vevera, that thewould be deferred twoeeksfollow ng items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg, Council mtg., 11/18/80, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.., nutes of nd SenioriConter Con11n.B10/2/80oards aand 11 missio/80ns of Adjustment -8/19/80 and 9/9/80; Riverfront Comm. 711/5/80; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -10/21/80; - Housing Comm.-Ii/5/80; Rules Resources Conservation Comm. -10/19/80; Rules Comm. -11/18/80. Permit License and Sunday sSalespPermit for Yen Ch ingr 1515 Mall Drive.. Approving. Class C Liquor License . ,for Walt's, 928 Maiden Lane. Approving Class C Liquor License for The Vine, 330 E. Prentiss. Refunding beer permit. a portion of a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $3,595,454.24 for the o October I through October 31, 1980, asriod r comf muddmened by the Finance Director, subject to Resolutions, Book 64: RES. 80-513 1453-1455, ,ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR pp, CON57RUCTI ON OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENT, PROJECT - UST -14-4051(1)--8U-52 dgne by Metro Pavers, Inc. of Iowa City. RES, . 80-514, pp, 1456-1457, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE S7URGIS FERRY BOAT RAMP, done by Sulzberger Excavating, Inca of Muscatine. RES. 80-515, pp. 1458-1459, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR - THE WASHINGTON STREET BRIDGE DECK REPLACEMENT, done by Oliphant Engineering and Construction of Toddville, MICROf ILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r-, Official Actions Correspondence referred to the Cit December 2, 1980 Manager for reply: Mrs. Sam Becker Page 2g representing 12 property owners requesting patching and flush coating of a portion of Hutchinson Avenue. Maurice Toomer, Sr. re a cab stand in front of John Wilson's Sporting Goods Store. Director, Iowa State Historical Department, concerning traffic control at Gilbert Street and Iowa Avenue. Iowa DOT re bridge deck repair, no reply necessary. Iowa DOT re transport of radioactive waste, no reply necessary. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent. Motion declared carried. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve the final plat of Dean Oakes Second Addition, noted. - - A public meeting was held on a proposed resolution declaring that public convenience and necessity >require the proposed taxicab service applied for by City Cab Company. No one appeared. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-516, Bk. 64;- pp. 1460-1461, DECLARING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN (FOUR) TAXI CAB'CERTIFICATES, to City Cab Company. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent. Motion declared carried. Public hearing was held on the proposed taxicab fares for City Cab. Co. Wayne Draper, representing,A Better Cab Co. asked if the rates were maximums. City•Atty.-Hayek advised that they were maximum and minimum, or the established rate to be charged, as published in the notice. Councilman Erdahl present, 7:40 P.M. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to affirm the ,rates as --proposed' for. City Cab Co. Motion declared 6arried,'6/0. Mayor Balmer announced the following vacancies on Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm. -one vacancy for an, unexpired term ending 1/1/83; Committee on 'Community Needs -one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 3/1/81. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Thomas Gartland, 922 N. Dodge to the Resources Conservation Commission for an unexpired term ending 1/1/82. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Mayor Balmer, called attention,to the Christmas 'Tree erected - in Governor Lucas Square, a contribution by businesses and private citizens. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR�LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 6Z1 Official Actions The Mayor advised that the DI article could be December 2, 1980 discussed when the new Affirmative Action policy is Page 3 on the agenda. Assistant City Manager Helling called atten- tion to the necessity for addition of a resolution to the agenda to facilitate the finalization of the Capitol States housing project with HUD. Atty. Hayek distributed the memo from Chiat explaining the situation, and outlined steps taken to publicize the addition to the agenda with the news media and the residents of Capitol House Apartments. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-517, Bk. 64, pp. 1462-1464, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 103-3 (CAPITOL STATES ASSOCIATES). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Motion declared carried. Recommendations of the Boards and Commissions noted: .l) Riverfront Commission that the Council maintain a liaison with the Johnson County Conser- vation Board and show an interest in the preserva- tion of the dam and recreational facilities i provided by the pool. 2) Resources Conservation Commission that the City Council retain Chapter 17- j 4(1)(2)g. of the existing housing chapter. of the Iowa City Code of Ordinances in the proposed 3 Ordinance to replace Chapter 17 of the Iowa Code of Ordinances. 3) Housing Commission to retain the biannual. inspections of all units and more frequently on a complaint basis only and that a cooperative_ agreement be entered into with the City of Hills, Iowa. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-518, Bk. 64, pp. 1465-1468, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT, to Metro Pavers, lnc ;in,;the amount of $45,544.50.• Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-519, Bk. 64, pp. 1468-1474,, AUTHORIZING THE , EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT.BETWEEN THE CITY.OF IOWA CITY AND THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL'OF GOVERNMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-520, Bk. 64, pp. 1475-.1476, ACCEPTING PARKING RAMP A AND AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO VIGGO JENSEN CO. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Motion declared carried, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, that the December 2, 1980 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF Page 4 ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 78-2891 AND ALL SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS: AND HEREBY ADOPTING TITLE 25 C.F.R. SECTION 882.109(a)-(1) THE HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS" PROMULGATED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF HOUSE FILE NO. 2536 (68TH G.A. 1979), AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS AS SET FORTHHEREIN TO BE CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider declared carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Affirmative ro1T call vote on second vote for passage, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on; for passage 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 ORD. 80- 3013, Bk." 17, pp: '.121-137, AMENDING' CHAPTER 7, ANIMALS AND FOWL, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be voted upon for final passage at this time. ' Motion declared carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.` Moved' by Lynch, seconded 'by Vevera, that the above ordinance be,.final ly adopted at, this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, ..Neuhauser'absent.',Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera,''seconded 'by' Perret, to adjourn 7:50 P.M. Motion declared carried. For amore detailed & complete description of cil Activities Disbursements; see Office of Ci C n ' a epartment. . HN R. LMER, MAYOR / BBIE S 0 FUS; ITY CLERK Submitted on 12/12/80 m MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES December 2, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 12/2/80,.7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:40), Lynch, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Helling, Hayek, Chiat, Stolfus. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-23, Side 2, 200-375. Mayor Balmer announced that item 2.d.(2) re installing No Parking or Stopping Signs on Washington Street in front of the Jefferson Building would be deferred two weeks. 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: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 11/18/80, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Senior Center Comm. -10/2/80 and 11/6/80; Bd. of Adjustment -8/19/80 and 9/9/80; Riverfront Comm. - 11/5/80; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -10/21/80; Mousing Comm. - 11/5/80; Resources Conservation Comm. -10/19/80; Rules Comm. - 11/18/80. Permit Motions: Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday li Sales Permit for Peter Pei dba Yen Ching, 1515 Mall Drive. Approving Class C Liquor License for Walter Poggenpohl dba Walt's, 928 Maiden Lane. Approving Class C Liquor License for Jay Rarick and Terry O'Brien dba The Vine, 330 E. Prentiss. Refunding a portion of a beer permit. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $3,595,454.24 for the period 'of October 1 through October 31,.1980, as recommended by the Finance Director,.subject to audit. Resolutions, Book 64: RES. 80-513, pp. 1453-1455, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE, SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT -.UST-M-4051(l)--8U-52, dow by Metro Pavers, Incl of Iowa City. FES. 80-514, pp. 1456-1457, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STURGIS FERRY BOAT RAMP, done by. Sulzberger Excavating, Inc. of Muscatine. RES. 80-515, pp. 1458-1459, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WASHINGTON STREET BRIDGE 'DECK REPLACEMENT, done by Oliphant Engineering and Construction of Toddville. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply:— Mrs. Sam Becker reprpsegting 12 property owners requesting patching and flush coating of a portion of Hutchinson Avenue. Maurice Toomer, Sr. re a cab stand in front of John Wilson's Sporting Goods Store. Director, Iowa State Historical Department, concerning traffic control at Gilbert Street and Iowa Avenue. Iowa DOT re bridge deck repair, no reply necessary. Iowa DOT re transport of radioactive waste, no reply necessary. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities December 2, 1980 Page 2 Affirmative roil call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent. Motion declared carried. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve the final plat of Dean Oakes Second Addition, noted. A public meeting was held on a proposed resolution declaring that public convenience and necessity require the proposed taxicab service applied for by City Cab Company. No one appeared. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-516, Bk. 64, pp. 1460-1461, DECLARING 'THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN (FOUR) TAXICAB CERTIFICATES, to City Cab Company. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent. Motion declared carried. Public hearing was held on the proposed taxicab fares for City Cab. Co. Wayne Draper, representing A Better Cab Co. asked if the rates were maximums. City Atty. Hayek advised that they were maximum and minimum, or the established rate to be charged, as published in the notice. Councilman Erdahl present., 7:40 P.M. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to affirm the rates as proposed for City Cab Co. Motion declared carried, 6/0. Mayor Balmer announced the following vacancies on Boards and Commis- sions: Human Rights Comm. -one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/83; 'Committee on Community Needs -one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 3/1/81. These appointments will be made at the January 13th City Council meeting. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Thomas Gartland, 922 N. Dodge to the Resources Conservation Commission for an unexpired term ending 1/1/82. Motion declared carried, 6/0,,Neuhauser absent. Mayor Balmer called attention to the Christmas Tree erected in Governor Lucas. Square, a contribution by businesses and private citizens, and complimented them on their efforts, Erdahl stated that he would liked to have discussed the affirmative action article in.the Daily Iowan, but would not as the City Manager was not present. The Mayor advised that the matter could be discussed when the new Affirmative Action policy is on the agenda. Erdahl commented that the Council is unanimous in their concern that everyone gets equal opportunity in our City. Assistant City Manager Heliing called attention to the necessity for addition of a resolution to the agenda to facilitate the finalization of the Capitol States housing project with HUD. Atty. Hayek distributed the memo from Chiat explaining the situation, and outlined steps taken to publicize the addition to the agenda with the news media and the residents of Capitol House Apartments. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS . DES MOINES Council Activities December 2, 1980 Page 3 adopt RES. 80-5170 Bk. 64, PP.. 1462-1464, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 103-3 (CAPITOL STATES ASSOCIATES). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Motion declared carried. Recommendations of the Boards and Commissions noted: 1) Riverfront Commission that the Council maintain a liaison with the Johnson County Conservation Board and show an interest in the preservation of the dam and recreational facilities provided by the pool. 2) Resources Conservation Commission that the City Council retain Chapter 17-4(i)(2)g. of the existing housing chapter of the Iowa City Code of Ordinances which reads: "Effective November 1, 1980: During the portion of the year when the j and Housing Inspector deems it necessary for protection against the elements unit cold, every doortto outdoorspace, opening iallhai vesupplied storm doorswithaiself-locking device; and every window or other device with openings to the outdoor space shall likewise be supplied with storm windows, except where such other device for protection against the elements and cold is provided such t as insulating glass and insulated metal exterior doors. Exception: Dwellings designated by official action of the City Council as having special historical or architectural) significance shall be exempted from the above door/window requirements. in the proposed Ordinance to replace I Chapter 17 of the Iowa Code of Ordinances. 3) Housing Commission to complai th basis only and thations a cooperativeOf allnits agreem agreement beande- tered intfreuentlo on a with the City of Hills, Iowa, Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-518, Bk. 64, PP. 1465-1468, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT, to Metro Pavers, Inc. in the amount of $45,544,50. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/O, Neuhauser absent, Motion declared carried. to adot RES. 80-519, Bk, 64 PP. 1468-1474, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIONaOF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent, Motion declared carried. Moved 1475-1476, ACCEPTING PARKING dRAMP A AND AUTHORto IZINGSTHE FINAL PAYMENTBk. 64 pTo VIGGO JENSEN CO. .Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY REPEALING TITLE 25 ORDINANCE NO. 78-2891 AND ALL SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS: AND HEREBY ADOPTING PROMULGATED BYRTHE EUNITED STATES DEPAR MENTEOFHHOUSING AND URBANTDEVELOP-' MENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF HOUSE FILE N0, 2536 (68TH G,A, 1979), AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS AS SET FORTH HEREIN TO BE CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, be considered and 6NICROFILMED BY JORM MICR<�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities December 2, 1980 Page 4 given second vote for passage. Motion to consider declared carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Motion declared carried. ' Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage 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 ORD. 80-3013, Bk. 17, pp. 121-137, AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ANIMALS AND FOWL, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be voted upon for final passage at .this time. Motion -declared carried; 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera; that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera; seconded by Perret, to adjourn 7:50 P.M. Motion declared carried. r JON R. BALMER, MAYOR ATTEST: ABBIE STOUTS, TTTT CLERK i a MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 0 r COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES December 16, 1980 i Iowa City Council reg, mtg., 12/16/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Scholten, Knight, Keller, Vitosh, Chiat, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-23, Side 2, 620-1180. Mayor Balmer proclaimed December 17, 1980, as Wright Brothers Day. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 12/2/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Civil Service Comm. - 12/2/80; Planning & Zoning Comm. -11/10/80; Design Review Comm. - 11/12/80 & 12/4/80; Housing Comm. -12/3/80; Parks & Rec. Comm. - 11/19/80; Housing Appeals Bd.-10/9/80 & 11/13/80; Airport Comm. - 11/19/80 & 12/2/80; Resources Conservation Comm. -11/13/80 & 11/25/80; Bd. of Library Trustees -11/20/80; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -11/18/80. Permit Motions: Approving Class C Beer and Sunday Sales for Randal l's International, Inc. dba Randall Foods, 1851 Lower Muscatine. Approving Class C Liquor License for Richard Corcoran dba The Shamrock, 525 S. Gilbert. Approving Class C Beer Permit for Inn Ho Shinn dba East-West Oriental Foods, 615 Iowa Avenue. Approving Class C Beer and Sunday Sales for Southland Corp. dba 7 -Eleven #18048, 820 First Avenue. Motions: Setting a public hearing for 1/13/81 on a proposed Resolution declaring that public convenience and necessity require the proposed additional taxicab service applied for Hawkeye Cab Company. Authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an applica- tion for utilities right-of-way to Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric for the Airport T -hangars. Resolutions, Book 65: RES. 80-521, pp. 1477-1478, ACCEPTING PAVING, STORM SEWER, AND SANITARY SEWER IN MACBRIDE ADDITION, PART III, as constructed by Metro Pavers of Iowa City and Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc, of Cedar Rapids. RES. 80-522, pp. 1479-1480, ACCEPTING PAVING AND STORM SEWER IN RESUBDIVISION OF PORTIONS OF BLOCK 5 AND 6 OF BRAVERMAN'S CENTER, PARTS 1 AND 2, as constructed by Metro Pavers of Iowa City and Weber Brothers of Mechanicsville. RES. 80-523, pp. 1481-1482, ACCEPTING THE WORK ON THE SOUTH BRANCH DETENTION STRUCTURE, as constructed by Gee Grading and Excavating, Inc. of Cedar Rapids. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 ^ Council Activities December 16, 1980 Page 2 Correspondence: Memo from Traffic Engr. re parking on Madison Street. City Manager Berlin stated that the Traffic Engr. had agreed to parking on the area south of Burlington Street, on one side, as discussed in informal session. Memo from Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition on Sturgis Corner Drive. Memo from Traffic Engr. re loading zone in the 100-200 blocks of S. Clinton. City Mgr. stated that the posted signs would be changed to delete the wording that drivers must be in their cars. Memo from Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition on Esther Street. Memo from Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition on Wheaton Rd. Iowa City Firefighter's Benevolent Assn. requesting permission to sell tickets for the annual Benefit Ball. i Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Motion declared carried. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. A public hearing was held to consider an amendment to the Sign Regulations for the CBS Zone. Richard Blum, Planning & Zoning Commission, appeared re size restrictions on two faced monument signs and for free- standing Bender signs. Bob Bender, 335 S. Clinton, appeared re a change in Federal Savings &gn. oanBsigne After discuss0aonmit hwas appeared d to refer the matter back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for clarification. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to defer until December 30th in order to amend legal description on the ordinance rezoning a portion of Jack I. Young's property from RIA to R3A. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Tom Gelman, attorney for Jack Young, appeared objecting to the deferral. Mayor Balmer announced that the public hearings dealing with the intention to issue Industrial Development Revenue ect; Mark Bonds toroMichael i's a lCetera,LtdPoject; and Lenoch&Clek,IncProject would Project; at ` this time. No one appeared. City Manager Berlin stated that the applica- tions had been reviewed by City staff and a fiscal consultant who had no reservations regarding these applications. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt the following I resolutions: RES. 80-524, Bk. 65, pp. 1483-1487, TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (MICHAEL J'S, PROJECT) IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $175,000. RES. 80-525, Bk. 65, pp. 1488-1492, TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (MARX HENRI, LTD, OF IOWA CITY PROJECT) IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $175,000. RES. 80-526, Bk. 65, pp. 1493-1497, TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (ROSJA, LTD. PROJECT) AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $,000. RES. 80-527Bk. 65, IN AN 70,DUSTRIAL Pp. 1498-1502, TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF IN DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (CARDS ET CETERA, LTD. PROJECT) IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000. RES. 80-528, Bk. 65, pp. 1503- 1507, TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT t MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 ISI CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities December 16, 1980 Page 3 REVENUE BONDS (LENOCH & CILEK, INC., PROJECT) IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous Neuhauser absent. Motion declared carried. , 6/0 Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy for an unexpired atlthe 1/27/81 meeting of the City This appointment will be made et term ending y Council. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to appoint Isabel Turner Cedar Street; John Watson, 2923 Cornell; and Nancy Kimball Rd. to fill three- 1310 Commission. Motion declaredcarried, expiring 1/1/84 ontheHuman rRights 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to appoint R. Scott Barker E. Burlington, to the Bd. of Adjustment for a five- ear 1/1/86. Motion declared carried 6 131 /0, Neuhauser absee-y term expiring Moved Roberts, 1310 Bristoll Drive seconded by Vevera, to appoint Jack W. Barrows, and re -appoint Warren Buchan, 1927 Keokuk,. to the Bd. ofr d pealsfor three-year terms expiring 12/31/83. Motion declared /0 , Neuhauser absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to appoint Dwight Juniper Drive, to the master plumber vacancy expiring of Examiners of Plumbers. Motion declared carried 6/0, uNorris, 909 12/31/82 on the Bd. Moved by Perret, seconded b/ Neuhauser absent. Hawthorne St., and E. Jeannie on 35 Wi1llams Vevera,91Oakcrto estint Allan Commission for three- to the S niorsCenter carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absenterms expiring 12/31/83. Motion declared Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to re -appoint Robert Crum E. Court and appoint Harry Dean, Jr., 2906 Brookside Drive and Recreation Commissjon for four- 2934 declared carried, m7s Neuhauser ab -year terms expiring to the Parks ion fine quality of applicants considered for all of thor e vacaciese8ted on5. theCouncilmember Vevera called attention to overpayment Police collective bargaining settlement. Councilmember L attention to the letter received from HUD comp limecilmemIer Lynch ty on their industrial development revenue bond polic Ynch called insistence that the policy was y, noting that it was at Pn the r permission to attend a National formulated. Mayor Balmer re D.C., in February/March. League of Cities meetingquested present, he offered There were no objections. Altough shehwastnot Board of Directors forothe National Leaguetions to eOf Citiesn her election is the highly of her efforts. noting that it spoke Recommendations of Boards and Commissions Recommendations r the Housing Commission: (1) That the Iowa follows Commission concurs as follows,noted. with the study design for the Areawide Housing Housing MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities December 16, 1980 Page 4 Opportunity Plan with the inclusion of the following into the plan: (a) Credit for past performance in providing low-income housing (fair share circulations); (b) Direct input from Iowa City Planners in developing Part IV, Identification of Barriers, and Part V, Implementation of Activities to Address Barriers. (2) That the City Council indicate to East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) that it is the present intent of the City of Iowa City to sign a Letter of Agreement. (3) That the Fee Schedule for Housing Inspections be approved as presented. Recommendations of the Design Review Committee: (1) That the Design Review Committee sets out the following reservations concerning the Old Capitol Center logo: (a) That a deeper shade of blue in the arch would be more satisfactory, and (b) That the letter style, to an extent, lacks sufficient legibility; nevertheless, the Committee recommends the approval of the concept of the logo design. (2) That the City Council approve Lenoch and Cilek's preliminary design plans for the old J.C. Penney building, subject to Committee and Council approval of the exterior signage. (3) That, in the event that the City Plaza banner poles are removed, the Design Review Committee recommends that the City replace the banner poles with shorter flag poles. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to approve the Area Housing Opportunity Plan (A.H.O.P.), as proposed by ECICOG. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-529, Bk. 65, pp. 1508-1511, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A 28E AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HILLS, IOWA. (Housing Assistance Payments) Resolution declared adopted, 5/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl. Nays: Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Moved by Vevera, resolution amending Resolution 80-91 dtolpprovide to defer financing considerationof othe renovation of a portion of the third floor of the Senior Citizens Center. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-530, Bk. 65, pp. 1512-1515, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT, for 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvements Project, to Shive- Hattery of Iowa City, Iowa, in the amount of $905.84. Affirmative roll - call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-531, Bk. 65, Pp. 1516-1520, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD STATISTICS PROGRAM OF THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF THE CENSUS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Motion declared carried. Moved 1521-1523,UTHORIZING seconded CITY MANAGER TOdSIGNRAND 80-532 HE3CITYkCLERKPTO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT (PARCEL NO. 9 OWNED BY i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities December 16, 1980 Page 5 BENJAMIN RITTGERS). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt a resolution approving final element of the preliminary design plans for the'nage for Old Capitol Center (Urban Renewal Parcels 83-1 and 84-1). Individual Council - members expressed their views on the color of the proposed sign and their interpretations of the recommendations from the Design Review Committee. Resolution not adopted, 3/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Erdahl, Perret, Roberts. Absent: Neuhauser. Motion declared defeated. Moved seconded by that ORD, O17138-176AMEDINGCHAPTER17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, HEREBY ADOPTING ITLE 24 C F.R. SECTION 882.109(a) -(I) THEBY REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 78-2891 AND ALL SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS; AND HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS" PROMULGATED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OFIHOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF HOUSE FILE NO. 2536 (68TH G.A. 1979), AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS AS SET FORTH HEREIN TO BE CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be passed and adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, Neubauser arred. Counil- memberErdahl/thanked Diane Klaus tand Mother embers ofotion declared ctheicommitteecfor work done on the ordinance. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 8:20 P.M. Motion declared carried. J IN R. BALMER, MA R - ATTEST: ABBIE STOL US, CIT CLERK I \ � b MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB .t CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES -�ZS INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION DECEMBER 8, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December 8, 1980, 3:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl, Lynch. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel N80-24, Side 1, 985 -End, and Side 2, 1-415. YOUNG REZONING Boothroy present. 985-1060 Boothroy advised that Planning and Zoning Commission action would be detailed in their next minutes. Council procedure to override was discussed. The proposed new P&Z rules are still pending with the Council Rules Committee. City Manager Berlin stated that the staff will review the legal and P&Z issues. OLD CAPITOL CENTER SIGNAGE Chiat, Hauer present. 1060-1556 Berlin called attention to the memo from Design Review Committee in the packet, noting their reservations regarding the Old Capitol Center logo. D.R. Committee member Joyce Summerwill was present and explained their reservations. Don Scatena for O.C.C. demonstrated the color of the sign as lit and unlit, and explained the marketing program using the color and circle. He requested Council consideration of the orginal blue color. Several questions were answered and each Councilmember commented on the issue. The Mayor advised that a decision will be made when all seven Councilmembers were present. SENIOR CENTER THIRD FLOOR IMPROVEMENTS Meisel, Hencin present. 1556 -End City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the memo in the packet and recommended proceeding with the proposal to remodel the third floor of the Senior Center, and to use all but one room for City offices for three to five years, instead of leasing the Davis Building, as it would save money for the City. Council - members were concerned that once the City offices were moved to the Senior Center, they would never move out. Berlin replied that alternative office space would be available by that time, and didn't think that the City would be expanding during that period (5 years). Eventual use by the Senior Center was discussed, and a possible problem for future Council was noted. A resolution will be drafted which will not bind the future Councils, but will state the intentions of the present Council. Other funding alternatives were suggested, and questions answered. Side 2, MEEING IJITH LEGISLATORS 1-225 Balmer, Perret and Neuhauser are the Legislative Committee and will attend the meeting on Saturday. The need for an agenda was mentioned, & items suggested for discussion included local option tax, gas tax (or a % of pump price), and need for continued transit assistance. Councilmembers suggested that they would like to meet separately with the legislators, possibly for the first hour, the remainer of the time for the public. Helling was requested to pro- vide the League's priorities. Berlin explained the action of the Committee on Statewide Insurance, investigating pool -sharing of liability and casualty insurance which should provide financial advantages. COUNCIL TIME 225-415 1. Neuhauser reported that the Swimming Pool Committee had interviewed archi- tects. Berlin commented that concerns of Kattchee had been resolved and the Committee had reached a consensus on the architect to be named. A MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES _M Informal Council December 8, 1980 site has not been determined, but three sites do include West High School, N.W. Junior High, and Coralville Recreation Center. 2. Balmer tailed attention to the fact that the Spouse Abuse Center was renting apartment space, and are asking for operating funds for FY '82. Berlin stated that when Council furnished seed money for the building, it was under- stood that the City would not provide operating funds. The Clerk was asked to check the minutes where this was discussed. The agency representatives on the Human Services meeting did not have a chance to discuss the requests, and no conclusions were reached. 3. Neuhauser relayed a comment from a citizen who stated that the work of the City Clerk's Office was great public relations for the City, they were always pleasant, helpful and knew what they were doing. 4. Roberts called attention to a light pole which obstructs the view of drivers at the corner of Benton/Mormon Trek, those going west, looking to the right. Another problem for traffic is the corner of Mel.rose/Mormon Trek. The curb was removed from one corner so the bus could turn. Traffic at the NW corner, coming from the North, wanting to turn left, block the lane. If this curb was removed, the cars not turning could proceed straight thru, south. The area already has been covered with crushed rock. 5. Berlin reported on an exiting problem that patrons at the parking ramp ex- perienced on Saturday, when not enough gates were open. Extra persons will be used at Christmas time in the future. 6. Berlin also advised that some persons not having tarps covering their refuse had been turned away at the landfill. Meeting adjourned, 5:05 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i 1 i Informal Council December 8, 1980 site has not been determined, but three sites do include West High School, N.W. Junior High, and Coralville Recreation Center. 2. Balmer tailed attention to the fact that the Spouse Abuse Center was renting apartment space, and are asking for operating funds for FY '82. Berlin stated that when Council furnished seed money for the building, it was under- stood that the City would not provide operating funds. The Clerk was asked to check the minutes where this was discussed. The agency representatives on the Human Services meeting did not have a chance to discuss the requests, and no conclusions were reached. 3. Neuhauser relayed a comment from a citizen who stated that the work of the City Clerk's Office was great public relations for the City, they were always pleasant, helpful and knew what they were doing. 4. Roberts called attention to a light pole which obstructs the view of drivers at the corner of Benton/Mormon Trek, those going west, looking to the right. Another problem for traffic is the corner of Mel.rose/Mormon Trek. The curb was removed from one corner so the bus could turn. Traffic at the NW corner, coming from the North, wanting to turn left, block the lane. If this curb was removed, the cars not turning could proceed straight thru, south. The area already has been covered with crushed rock. 5. Berlin reported on an exiting problem that patrons at the parking ramp ex- perienced on Saturday, when not enough gates were open. Extra persons will be used at Christmas time in the future. 6. Berlin also advised that some persons not having tarps covering their refuse had been turned away at the landfill. Meeting adjourned, 5:05 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION DECEMBER 15, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December 15, 1980, 3:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Cetner. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Lynch, Vevera, Perret, - Erdahl. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel 80-23, Side 2, 375-490/560-600, and Reel 80-24, Side 2, 415 -End, and Reel 80-25, Side 1, 1-216. COUNCIL BUSINESS As Councilman Erdahl was not present, the decision was made to start the 375-490 informal meeting. City Manager Berlin advised that the resolution setting fees for the Housing Code was not ready, but the ordinance could be given the final reading. 1. Roberts called attention to the memo from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking on Madison St. and suggested that parking south of Burlington St. was needed. The City Manager will check. He also questioned why the driver must be in a vehicle parking in the loading zones in the 100 and 200 block of S. Clinton. Neuhauser agreed. The Mayor advised that the suggestions would be tried, if they didn't work, Council could try something else. Berlin will check suggestions with Traffic Engineer. 2. Berlin reported that Mossman is preparing some information regarding parking for the Jefferson Building for the University. 3. Mayor Balmer commended the Library Board for their efforts in private fund-raising. Vevera pointed out that the proposed cost for service to Johnson County taxpayers was lower than the cost to Iowa City taxpayers. Staff will be working with Johnson County regarding the new contract. Mayor Balmer called the Special Council meeting to order, as Councilman Erdahl 490-560 had arrived, 3:15 P.M. Meeting adjourned, 3:25 P.M. SENIOR CENTER -USE OF THIRD FLOOR Meisel, Hencin, Seydel present. 560-1050 Balmer reques a views from Lynch & Erdahl as they had not been present for last week's discussion. Erdahl suggested an analysis of City space needs, to facilitate preparation of a plan for the next five years. Lynch was i impressed with the savings for the City. There is no plan in CIP for City offices. Berlin stated that the City will fund operating costs of $125,000 for next year for the Senior Center. Linn Co. has three times the number of senior citizens, and the City contributes no money for them. Meisel advised that it was accepted from the beginning that the City would use the third floor, and she would try to get a statement from the Commission on the issue. Berlin commented that funds for an analysis of space had been added to the FY82 budget proposal. The Library space is not an alternative. Observations made: the partitions will be moveable, so can be changed for Senior Center use when necessary; no decision has been made regarding operating hours or need for security; if Leased Housing is on third floor, with use of the elevator, is this visible accessibility?. Staff will provide the original Johnson County I Space Study, the material sent when U'Smash Em was being considered for re- modeling, and the recent staff report on space allocation and accessibility. i I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES '! Council Informal December 15, 1980 Page 2 APPOINTMENTS ounce me ers agreed to appoint Isabel Turner, John Watson and Nancy Baum- 1050-113 gartner to the Human Rights Commission; Scott Barker to the Board of Appeals; reappoint Warren Buchan, and appoint Jack Barrows to the Board of App appoint Dwight Norris to the Board of Examiners of Plumbers; Allan Arneson and Jeannie Williams to the Senior Center Commission, and to re -appoint Robert Crum to the Parks & Recreation Commission, the other vacancy to be decided by Tues. night meeting. 1133-1484 AREA HOUSING OPPORTUNITY PLAN AHOP Seydel, Schmeiser present. Berlin ca led attention to Seyoel s memo in the agenda. Any costs are al- ready included in the City's contribution to ECICOG. If an AHOP is not approved, the money will be designated for another use. ECICOG Director Jim Elza was present to discuss request for approval by Council of a draft study design for preparation of an AHOP. (a Housing Assistance Plan, HAP, is the localities implementation of their portion of the AHOP). The effect of the change in classification from a Metro area to a SMSA for Iowa City was discussed. Need by smaller counties for gaining the 50 points for having an AHOP, explained. 1484 -End APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. explained why and how the Si n Re u, -'u's - Amendment CBS Zone Boothroy ens. Staff was directed Range wou d affect monument and freestanding sig to advise the applicants, Perpetual Savings & Loan, Darling -Bender and 1st Federal Savings & Loan, requesting changes, to attend the public hearing, as Council did not wish to double the size for these signs. Booation Young Tract Rz Hayek, rezonet22,000rsquare feet toesent. The cR3gendinstead fofmthe anning and Zoning proposing andpbetc reforming to the zoning. The rest Yoflthe tract would�be R1A22 units, ill be changed by the meeting on the 30th. legal description in the Ordinance w SANITARY SEWERAGE FACILITY PLAN Schmadeke, Gannon, Farmer, Scholten, Hayek, Boot roy, Sc meiser present. Also Atty. Marion Neeley, Dean Oakes, Atty. Phil Leff and Jim Shive present. City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the memos in the packet from Planning and Zoning Comm., Engineer Gannon and Asst. City Mgr. Helling, regarding Council policy, lift stations for future develop - city in Oakes Mgr. station. Addn. and for res Schmadeke outlinedlthe9Trunkl&m Interceptor Sewerwith tPlanhe �onithe map prepared by Veenstra & Kimn, giving Present useanoted. A and capacities. The 1963 re residentialydevelopmentpsequenceort and lwas epresented. r on file we The nnew 0treatmentsplant 9ishe scheduled to be on line in 1985. Staff will provide information regarding alternatives re hook -on of above areas to the River Corridor Sewer. Reel 80-25 Side 1, 1-91 CABLE TV Vevera called attention to the promises of service for the residents in the southeast part of the City, made by Hawkeye Cable. TRlong ANSIT Neuhauser commented on the memo from Transit Mgr. Mose regarding the use OFsmaller buses noting that she did not mean substitutes for the buses, but small (not even 30 passenger), like airport buses, for relief service. Council discussed alternatives to meet the need to provide extra servie urig the winter. have busescduringnwinter months. BNeuhauserlcommended eMose pfor the are a uoperation dget 9small of MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES Page 3 Council Informal December 15, 1980 of the bus system, as shown by the chart submitted with his letter. Councilmembers agreed. Other COUNCIL 1. Neuhauser called attention to reading material from a meeting of a group 160-261 consisting of politicians, planners and developers regarding the eighties, noting that Iowa City policies had anticipated these things. 2. Councilmembers discussed the request for the removal of the stop -sign at Washington/Madison by busdrivers. Balmer called attention to the City Manager's memo in the packet. A majority of Councilmembers agreed with his resolution of the issue. he Berlin will check and make sure that a re - 3. Balmergporouting inteduld dout receiptust circle tof theblocletterromDonald nfcback hDodge, Diron . O.P,p ., HUD, complimenting Iowa City on their industrial revenue bond policy and requesting permission to distribute it to other cities. Balmer stated that this reflected well on our City and on our Staff. 4. Roberts read a section from the contract for the Spouse Abuse Shelter which says the building would be occupied solely by AAVSA, and advised that they are renting out space. Berlin's memo was noted. Berlin advised that the matter would be brought to their attention,and the contract would have to be amended. Staff will proceed. Meeting adjourned: 5:20 P.M. I, i i i - 1 -I 4 i I I I I C l I ' Page 3 Council Informal December 15, 1980 of the bus system, as shown by the chart submitted with his letter. Councilmembers agreed. Other COUNCIL 1. Neuhauser called attention to reading material from a meeting of a group 160-261 consisting of politicians, planners and developers regarding the eighties, noting that Iowa City policies had anticipated these things. 2. Councilmembers discussed the request for the removal of the stop -sign at Washington/Madison by busdrivers. Balmer called attention to the City Manager's memo in the packet. A majority of Councilmembers agreed with his resolution of the issue. he Berlin will check and make sure that a re - 3. Balmergporouting inteduld dout receiptust circle tof theblocletterromDonald nfcback hDodge, Diron . O.P,p ., HUD, complimenting Iowa City on their industrial revenue bond policy and requesting permission to distribute it to other cities. Balmer stated that this reflected well on our City and on our Staff. 4. Roberts read a section from the contract for the Spouse Abuse Shelter which says the building would be occupied solely by AAVSA, and advised that they are renting out space. Berlin's memo was noted. Berlin advised that the matter would be brought to their attention,and the contract would have to be amended. Staff will proceed. Meeting adjourned: 5:20 P.M. 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