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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-12-02 Council minutesi COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES December 2, 1980 Mayor Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 12/2/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Lynch, BaPerretresRoberts,Co VeveraembeAbsentsentNeuBalmer, ErdahlStaf(embers present: Helling, Hayek,, 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.-le/21/80; Housing Comm. - 11/5/80; Resources Conservation 11/18/80. Comm. -10/19/80; Rules Comm.- Permit Motions: Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday 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. Book 64: 1453-1455 ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE Resolutions, ION OFSTHE SOUTH GI 80-513, BERT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - UST -M -4051(1)--8U-52, done by Metro Pavers, Inc, of Iowa City. RES. 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 representing 12 property owners requesting patching and flush coating of a portion of Hutchinson AvenueMaurice 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 DOTre bridge deck repair, no reply necessary. Iowa DOT re transport of radioactive waste, no reply necessary. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 0 `S j i COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES December 2, 1980 Mayor Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 12/2/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Lynch, BaPerretresRoberts,Co VeveraembeAbsentsentNeuBalmer, ErdahlStaf(embers present: Helling, Hayek,, 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.-le/21/80; Housing Comm. - 11/5/80; Resources Conservation 11/18/80. Comm. -10/19/80; Rules Comm.- Permit Motions: Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday 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. Book 64: 1453-1455 ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE Resolutions, ION OFSTHE SOUTH GI 80-513, BERT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - UST -M -4051(1)--8U-52, done by Metro Pavers, Inc, of Iowa City. RES. 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 representing 12 property owners requesting patching and flush coating of a portion of Hutchinson AvenueMaurice 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 DOTre bridge deck repair, no reply necessary. Iowa DOT re transport of radioactive waste, no reply necessary. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 0 I 0 Council Activities December 2, 1980 Page 2 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) 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 and complimented gthem on theitr efforts. ribution yE dahlestat d tsses and hat�he wouldiliiked 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 Helling 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 m I i t Ft I i Council Activities December 2, 1980 Page 3 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: 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 j 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 Housing Inspector deems it necessary for protection against the elements and cold, every door, opening directly from a dwelling unit or rooming unit to outdoor space, shall have supplied storm doors with a self-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 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 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, Inc. in the amount of $45,544.50. Affirma- tive 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. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF 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 DEVELOP- MENT 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, be considered and MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1. 1 Council Activities December 2, 1980 Page 3 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: 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 j 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 Housing Inspector deems it necessary for protection against the elements and cold, every door, opening directly from a dwelling unit or rooming unit to outdoor space, shall have supplied storm doors with a self-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 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 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, Inc. in the amount of $45,544.50. Affirma- tive 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. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF 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 DEVELOP- MENT 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, be considered and MICROFILMED 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. —� JOHN R. BALMER, — MAYOR ATTE , ATTEST: ULrL. ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY LERK MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i F i , I r 1 a_ C I i i1 i it t 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. —� JOHN R. BALMER, — MAYOR ATTE , ATTEST: ULrL. ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY LERK MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i F i , I r 1 r 1 a_ ,-, INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 10, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 10, 1980, at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Vevera, Neuhauser, Roberts, Perret. Absent: Erdahl, Lynch. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel N80-22, Side 1, 2438 -End, and Side 2, 1-650. REZONING OF JACK YOUNG PROPERTY Woito, Boothroy present. 2438 -End City Atty. Hayek's memo in 10/31 packet noted. Asst. Atty. Woito explained the tentative agreement to objectors present, Ocie Trimble & Bill Gilpin, & Side 2 advised Council why it was not spot zoning. A factfinder would have to 1-250 find 'voluntary abandonment'. A City inspector had put a stop -work order on the construction. The present building will house the remaining 18 units being asked for. City Mgr. Berlin advised that provision of any specific service (including sewer and water) by the City was not required in any special time -frame because of annexation. Trimble stated that a petition would be presented from area residents regarding the nuisance problem. Septic tank provisions come under County Health area. Council will schedule an executive session for discussion of litigation on November 17th. ELLIS AVENUE PAVING Farmer present. 250-300 Berlin asked for Council direction on whether or not to proceed with the project.. Council would need six yes votes to override the possible objec- tion of one of the two owners.of adjacent property. None of the Council - members present favored proceeding with the project, unless both owners agreed on'the construction and payment of costs. i COUNCIL AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 300-650 1. Mayor Balmer requested that Councilmembers bring in their Codes for update, as supplement q6 had been received. i. 2. The Mayor pointed out that he had asked the City Manager and Staff to prepare a resolution to rescind the prohibition of travel to non -ERA states. Interested persons present commented on the effectiveness of the boycott and individual Councilmembers presented suggestions and i gave comments. 3. Neuhauser questioned what the problem was regarding posting of notices, because of the material distributed in the packet. Berlin replied that notices were being glued and stapled to all wood surfaces downtown. The one place for posting of notices is on the kiosks, and the policy re- garding their use was explained. 4. Berlin reported that the Penney's parking lot would remain open until after Christmas, and the second ramp would be open after Thanksgiving. Plans are being made for a free parking day on the day after Thanksgiving. The Mayor related Council's appreciation of the liason and efforts of the City Manager, the Asst. City Manager and the Staff with downtown businesses. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES i I 1 Page 2 Informal Council Novemb 5 Ne h er 10, 1980 u auser called attention to the memo in the packet, and volunteered to represent Council at the National Association of Social Workers meeting on Nov. 13th, where the implications of cutbacks to the Dept. of Social Welfbe 6. Neuhauser alsoare calledlattention stodthe memo regarding the leasing of buses, and questioned if the staff had explored the use of mini -buses. Staff will report, and will also investigate the source of buses leased to Coralville. Berlin advised that Transit will have the same problem with storage of the three new buses, as related in the memo,as they would hav7. Neuhauserereportedwitheoneherdmeeting of the Community Development Committee in Washington D.C., where areas of 1)fewer regulations, 2)possible first payment of 181 general revenue sharing, and 3)formation of a Council of Urban Advisors (they will consider effect of federal legislation on local governments), were discussed. Mayor Balmer commented that Mary was a very effective member on that committee. 8. Roberts voiced appreciation for the change so that pedestrians could walk to the Park Road bridge bus stop. 9. Perret questioned the status of the lawsuit brought by Yocum regarding the sale of 'houses on S. Dubuque. At the " told that the matter was resolved. hearing, the news media was report. Berlin will check with Legal and 9. Neuhauser commented that other communities are having problems regarding transportation of hazardous wastes, also., EXECUTIVE SESSION Executive session held in the Conference Room at the Civic Center, 2:45 P.M. Mayor Balmer presiding. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret to adjourn.to closed of publicssion employersroreemployee organizations, mediation andSessions atheydeliberas, 28Ae�. Affirmationarbitrators callshall votebunanimous,rom the5/0, Erdahliandions LynchChapter ent. Motion declared carried. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus,.Helling, Carroll, Scholten. Tape-recorded on Reel N19, Side 2, 1980-2547. Collective Bargaining for Police, Fire, discussed. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera to adjourn, 3:20 P.M. Motion declared carried, 5/0. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r� ^ INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 17, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 17, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Lynch, Vevera, Perret, 1:35 PM Erdahl, 1:42 PM. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Woito, Booth- roy. Others present for certain discussions as noted. TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel H 80-22, Side 2, 650-1668. (Informal meeting.) EXECUTIVE SESSION Tape -Recorded on Reel H19, Side 2, 2547 -End, and Reel H2O, Side 1, 1-125. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera to adjourn to closed session under Sec. 28.a.5(lc), to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are present- ly in litigation, where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the posision of the governmental body in that litigation, 1:30 P.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, motion declared carried, 5/0, Erdahl and Perret absent. Perret arrived at 1:35 PM, Erdahl at 1:42 PM. Litigation on Young property re- zoning discussed. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts to adjourn to in- formal session, 2:20 PM. Motion declared carried, 7/0. Staffinembers present included: Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Woito, Boothroy. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 650-860 Rezoning of Young ro ert ity Atty. Hayek presented a petition from area residents, outlininq the reasons for their objections to the rezoning. Sam Fahr called attention to proposed land use, under the new zoning ordinance, possible delay in provisionJor.sewer, and unreliability.for travel on Taft Speedway, and asked Council to leave the zoning as it is. Consideration of the Ord. is on the agenda. Set Public Hearing on Amendment to Sign Regulations, CBS zone. Public Hearing will be set for Dec. 16th. A person requested waiver.of the three readings of,the ordinance so he could proceed with changing of a'name on a sign. i Mayor Balmer announced that after the public hearing, Council could waive the three readings. P&Z has not,considered the amendment. LSNRD Plan for Old Capitol Center, Signage Plan Chiat, Hencin, Hauer 860-940 P&Z approved the signage plan, but did not address the issue of color. Chiat reported the changes agreed to at meeting of Design Review and Old Capitol: 1)lowering of Penney's sign, 2)placement of theatre signage, 3) use of white for Osco sign in daytime, and orange at night. The question regarding the Old Capitol Center sign has not been resolved. The Mayor noted Council's appreciation for the Committee's assistance in resolving these issues. Wegman and Sieberling were present. UNDERGROUNDING ELECTRIC SERVICES Kucharzak and Farmer present 940-1000 C ty Mgr. er n exp aine that the project was being presented in three phases, as Iowa -Illinois was not prepared to undertake the complete project now. Bidding is for a Spring start, with cost estimate for 1st phase of $33,000. John Hale, for Hansen Lind Meyer was present. Erdahl called attention to a possible conflict of interest as his office is in the area. URBAN REVITALIZATION Chiat, Hencin, Schmeiser present. 1000-1376 City Manager Berlin called attention to the memo in the packet outlining thn proposed procedures in designation of an Urban Revitalization area, with map of boundaries attached. He asked if Council had any concerns or MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Informal Council November 17, 1980 Page 2 objections. The two -block area south of Court, west of Gilbert was not included, as it is predominately public land, but staff will reassess in- clusion of that area. Hencin explained financing/mortgage loans for single- family owned housing rehab (no developers). Erdahl and others suggested that the areas for housing be in a ring beyond the commercial areas. Berlin staed tat the iscussed andttheyhshould beoinvolveduin thisiproject. wiNeuhauser suggesteth CCN as soon as d Council state that they were not in favor of inxanswermtotquestionsfregardingreed tstaff hat t could be omitted from the strategy. time and priorities, Chiat advised that this information would be needed in conjunction with the disposal of the Library site and Elm Grove Park site. The regular staff could receive assistance from interns. The City Manager time will delafor the reexplanfora Council decision for a week, to give Lynch 1376-1668 AGENDA -COUNCIL TIME ot 1. Berlin advised that Council is nbound to projects listed in the Road Use Tax Report. Sunset St. Bridge, should be Summit St. Bridge. 2. All Councilmembers except Vevera agreed that Hills, Iowa, should be included in the Housing Assistance Program.desin 3. servicesxforined LowerhRalston Creektwo Improvement sProject * Stafffornnegotiated d the whole contract, each has expertise. with both firms, they both wante in different areas, however. 4. Regarding, the IDOT.transit grant and memo, the Mayor commented that the made aware of e, these State mandated costs. A get - Legislature should b together with Congressmen and local legislators was suggested. costs o the Air 5._Pob*rbudget,edFurtherattention explanati naddition costsfisconvention Berlintn ted that a tentative proposal regarding the Sturgis Ferry Park land has been drafted. purchase 6. Balmer called attention to the memo from Atty. Scholten regarding of .Rock. Island property for the Rec. Center. The $100,000 is bank rent, ding will be needed for purchase (S. Market Square). additiohal'fun 7. There were no objections to appointing Sokol and Muldoon to the Riverfront Comm. or Whitlow to the Committee on Community Needs. B. Berlin called attention to the posters showing the agyingioo &sSPrGrand. to the Melrose Corridor Committee for Melrose Ave., Roberts commented that if one of the alternatives is chosen, costs for improve- ments planned for Byington/Grand corner would be wasted. Meeting adjourned, 3:45 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 14INUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL -11/18/80 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., 11/18/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Councilmember Vevera requested that item 2f.(1), letter from the Mayor of Hills, be deleted from the Consent Calendar and voted upon separately. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, 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., 11/4/80, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. - Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning &Loning Comm. -10/2/80; Design Review Comm.=10/29/80; Committee On Community Needs- 11/5/80; Airport Comm. -11/5/80; Library Bd.`of Trustee -10/23/80. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Liquor Licensefor The Annex, 819 First Avenue. RES. 80-489, Bk. 64, p. 1305, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 80-490, Bk. 64, p. 1306, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for The Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 Gilbert Street. Motion: Setting public hearing for 12/2/80 on the establishment of fares for City Cab Company. RES, 80-491, Bk. 64, pp. 1307-1308, ACCEPTING FOR TE IMPROVEMENTS E WORK SIDEWALK f1REPAIRH PROGRAM, 1 as constructed by Streb Construction Company, Inc. of Iowa City. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Henry' and Virginia Hamilton re Rider Street siren. Mrs. D.W. Kral re sidewalks. Application for use of streets and sidewalks: Paul Bowers for the use of the alley between Linn Street and Clinton to film a student production,.approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, that the City �Q I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Manager reply favorably to the letter from the Mayor of Hills, Iowa, requesting that Hills be included in the Housing Assistance Program. Motion declared carried, 6/I, Vevern voting "no". Mayor Balmer announced that item N14 re repealing a resolution hanning travel to non -ERA states would be considered at this time. There were no objections. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-492, Bk. 64, p. 1309, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 78-230 WHICH PROHIBITED TRAVEL TO STATES WHICH HAD NOT RATIFIED THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT. The following individuals appeared for discussion: Ann Shire, 301 Woodridge; Elizabeth Hill, 319 N. Linn; Janet Lyness, 24 E. Court; Diana Miller Jones, representing Johnson County National Organization of Women; Ann Raschke, 1217 Rochester; Jan Scalastico, 6 Melrose Place, representing Abortion Rights League; Dave Nichols, 629 N. Gilbert, representing Men for ERA; Dennis Ryan, 328 Meadow Brook, AFL -CIO; Joyce Fitzsimmons, I 3104 Maplewood; Margaret McDowell, 1118 E. Court; Scott Kaiser, 730 N. Linn; representing Student Senate -City Relations Committee; Mary Nixon; 1715 Wilson; Cherie Jemsek, R.R. 2, Lone Tree; Lynne - Adrian, 3E Meadow "Brook; Beverly Full,' 1820 Rochester; Francis A. Hogan, 1024 E. Washington; Linda Copeland, 618 Walnut; Kristine Frich, Rt. 2 Box 231, North Liberty; Terry Kelly, 924 E. Market; Lee Spector, 3455 Court Street, Individual Councilmembers expressed their views on continuation of the ban. Resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Motion declared carried. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing on 12/16/80 to amend the Sign Regulations for the CBS Zone. Motion declared carried, 7/O, all Councilmembers present.. A public hearing was held to consider approval of the large scale signage plan of Old Capitol Center. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl,•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. 80-3011, 8k. 17, pp. 117-118, APPROVING THE I LARGE SCALE SIGNAGE PLAN OF OLD CAPITOL CENTER, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ! R MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, Lhat an ordinance rezoning Jack 1. Young's property frum RIA to R3A be passed and adoped at this time. Atty. Dan Boyle, representing ,lack Young, appeared. After discussion, the ordinance was defeated, 1/6, with Lynch voting "aye". Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to refer the Young property rezoning request to Planning and Zoning for consideration of Zone R3, and that Planning and Zoning should report back as soon as possible. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A petition from area residents was received at the informal meeting outlining the reasons for their objections to the rezoning. Steve Cook, bus driver, called attention to the safety problem that the drivers have because of the stop sign on Washington/Madison NE corner. The City Manager will investigate. Mary A. Farley, bus driver, appeared. Bruce Chambers, Director of the Museum of Art, called attention to the publication of a brochure which outlines a walking tour of public sculpture in Iowa'City and on the University of Iowa campus. He distributed copies to Council. Philip Nychay, 740 South Summit, requested cost figures for a pedestrian overpass at. Washing ton/Madison. Berlin replied that an overpass could cost from $300,000 to $600,000, depending on length of span. John Suchomel, 330! N. Lucas, expressed appreciation for the traffic signals at College/Clinton. J.B. Rosenkild, 719 George,;questioned change of parking regulations on Washington St., a change from 15 minutes loading to 30 minutes commercial loading, and asked for restoration of the 15 minute parking. A public hearing was held an an ordinance amending Chapter 7, Animals and Fowl, of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa. A public hearing was held on plans, specifica- tions, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Downtown Electrical Revisions, Phase I. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-493Bk. 64, pp. 1310-1311, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN ELECTRICAL REVISIONS, PHASE I, AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED DECEMBER 17, 1980, AT M4 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0/1, with Erdahl abstaining. Motion declared carried. Mayor Balmer announced the following vacancies: Mayor's YOUth Employment Program -one vacancy for a three-year term expiring 12/30/83; and Committee On Community Needs -one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 7/1/82. These appointments will be made at the 12/30/80 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to re- appoint Howard Sokol, 801 Normandy, and appoint Joann Muldoon, 328 Reno, to the Riverfront Commission for three-year terms expiring 12/1/83. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to approve the recommendation of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors that Sally Johnson be appointed to the Riverfront Commission as a representative of Johnson County for a three-year term expiring 12/1/83. Motion declared carried, 7/O; all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret', seconded by Vevera, to appoint William Whitlow, 15 Gleason Drive, to the Committee On Community Needs to fill an unexpired term ending 3/1/82. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Perret called attention to vehicles parking on Washington, eastbound, in front of the Jefferson Bldg. :The City Manager was directed to contact the University.' The area will be posted for no parking or stopping. Erdahl suggested that Council write a letter of commendation to Bill Gilpin for his excellent work as a member of the Riverfront Commission. City Manager Berlin requested adoption of the RESOLUTION .NO. 80-494, Bk. 64, pp. 1312-1316, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM . for '81-'86. Moved by Vevera; seconded by Perret to ,adopt the Resolution. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, motion declared carried. Recommendations of the Design Review Committee noted: (1) That the City Council approve the lowering of the Penney's sign located on Capitol Street so that the sign is aligned with other anchor signs on the facade of the Old Capitol Center. (2) That the City Council approve the concept of the theatre reader board appearing in the sign band of the Old.Capiotl Center, providing the mechanics of changing the sign do not lead to scaffolding being left in place, and further 0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES B commend Old Capitol Center Partners on their prompt and highly satisfactory solution to this aspect of the signage. (3) That a meeting take place between the signage designer for Old Capitol Center and Kay Amert, graphic designer advising the Committee, and any representatives Old Capitol Center Partners wish to send, in order to discuss the questions of color and letter, with the intent of reaching a satisfactory compromise. At a meeting of the Design Review Committee on November 12, 1980, representatives from Old Capitol Center Partners presented revised preliminary design plans for signage for Old Capitol Center. After discussion, the Design Review Committee made the following recommendations to the City Council: (1) The Design Review Committee commends Old Capitol Center Partners and Osco's for their proposed signage solution which provides for a sign which appears white at day but orange at night, and recommends Council approval of this design. (2) Fhe Design Review Committee recommends the use of Helvetica lettering in the sign band. (3) The Design Review Committee recommends that Old Capitol .Center Partners further discuss with their designer possible changes in the Old Capitol Center sign, and then report back to the Committee. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-495, Bk. 64, pp. 1317-1318, APPROVING FURTHER ELEMENTS OF THE PRELIMARY DESIGN PLANS FOR SIGNAGE FOR OLD CAPITOL CENTER (URBAN RENEWAL PARCELS. 83-1 AND 84-1). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-496, Bk. 64, pp. 1319-1322, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH VON BRIESEN AND REDMOND, S.C. FOR LABOR NEGOTIATION SERVICES (STEVE RYNECKI). Affirmative, roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-497, 8k. 64, pp. 1323-1347, AUTHORIZ- ING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE AGREEMENT WITH IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE :TRANSIT CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FOR FY81 AND THE AGREEMENT FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE FOR FY81. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-498, Bk. 64, pp. 1348-1352, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT, on 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvements Construction Project to John Nolan, atty. for Cedar• Hill Construction, in the amount of $2,677.08. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-499, Bk. 64, pp. 1353-1363, AUTHORIZ- ING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH SHOEMAKER AND HAALAND, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK IMPROVEMENT• PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0/1, Lynch abstaining. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-500, Bk. 64, pp. 1364-1379, AUTHORIZ- ING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT PITH SHIVE-HATTERY AND ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by •Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-501, Bk. 64, pp. 1380-1381, AUTHORIZ- ING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,• LOCATED IN BLOCK TWO OF COOK, SARGENT AND DOWNEY'S ADDITION (WEST OF GILBERT STREET AND SOUTH OF KIRKWOOD AVENUE), to Hy -Vee Food Stores, resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer,• Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Roberts. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-502, Bk. 64, p. 1382, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE FIFTH YEAR HOLD -HARMLESS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved• by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt the following resolutions: RES. 80-503, Bk. 64, pp. 1383-1389, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF. A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH ROSJA, LTD. RES. 80- 504, Bk. 64, pp. 1390-1396, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (ROSJA, LTD.), for 12/16/80. RES. 80-505, Bk. 64, pp. 1397-1403, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH CARDS ET CETERA, LTD. RES. 80-506, Bk. 64, pp. 1404-1410, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (CARDS ET CETERA, LTD.), FOR MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 12/16/80. RES. 80-50/, 8k. 64, pp, 1411-1417, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH MARK HENRI LTD. OF IOWA CITY. Res 80-508, Bk. 64, pp. 1418-1424, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (MARK HENRI LTD. OF IOWA CITY), for 12/16/80. RES. 80-509, Bk. 64, pp. 1425-1431, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL J'S, INC. RES. 80-510, Bk. 64, pp. 1432-1438, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, for 12/16/80. RES. 80- 511, Bk. 64, pp. 1439-1445, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH LENOCH & CILEK, INC. RES. 80-512, Bk. 64, pp. 1446-1452, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (LENOCH & CILEK, INC.), for 12/16/80. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that ORD. 80-3012, Bk. 17, pp. 119-120, ADOPTING THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE'AS PREPARED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS AND THE WESTERN FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION, be passed and adopted at. this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 7872891 AND ALL SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS; AND HEREBY ADOPTING TITLE '24 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 FORTH HEREIN TO BE CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to' consider declared carried, 7/0, all CounciImembers. present. Affirmative roll call vote on first passage, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23-189 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, PROVIDING FOR THE REDUCTION OF THE SPEED LIMIT ON MELROSE COURT, be considered and given first vote for passage at this time. Motion to consider declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Roll call vote on first passage, 3/4, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, Erdahl, Neuhauser. Nays: W MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES '-1 Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Motion declared defeated. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn 10:05 P.M. Motion declared carried. A more complete description of Council (aqtvittes is on f'le in the office of the City rk1i70 StiNl2-BALMER, MAYOR sz.�BIF� STOL S, Cl Y CLERK SuubCmii ttteed on 12/2 0 i I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES November 18, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/18/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Hayek, Tippe, Woito, Kucharzak, Hencin, Chiat, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes recorded on Tape 80-23, Side 1, 709 -end, and Side 2, 1-200. Councilmember Vevera requested that item 2f.(1), letter from the Mayor of Hills, be deleted from the Consent Calendar and voted upon separately. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, 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., 11/4/80, as j published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning & Zoning Comm. - 10/2/80; Design Review Comm. -10/29/80; Committee On Community Needs - 11/5/80; Airport Comm. -11/5/80; Library Ed. of Trustee -10/23/80. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Lounge of Iowa City, Inc. dba The Annex; 819 First Avenue. RES. 80-489, Bk. 64, p. 1305, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 80-490, Bk. 64, p. 1306, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for inc. Limited dba The Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 Gilbert Street. Motion:' Setting public hearing for 12/2/80 on the establishment of fares for City Cab Company. RES. 80-491, Bk. 64, pp. 1307-1308, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS - SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM, as constructed by Streb Construction Company, Inc. of Iowa City. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Henry and Virginia Hamilton re Rider Street siren. Mrs. D.W. Kral re sidewalks. Application for use of streets and sidewalks: Paul Bowers for the use of the alley between Linn Street and Clinton to film a student production, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings asset. Moved by'Roberts, seconded by Perret, that the City Manager reply favorably to the letter .from the Mayor of Hills, Iowa, requesting that Hills be included in the Housing Assistance Program. Motion declared carried, 6/1, Vevera voting "no". Mayor Balmer announced that item N14 re repealing a resolution banning travel to non -ERA states would be considered at this time. There were no MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities November 18, 1980 Page 2 objections. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-492, Bk. 64, p. 1309, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 78-230 WHICH PROHIBITED TRAVEL TO STATES WHICH HAD NOT RATIFIED THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT. The following individuals appeared for discussion: Ann Shire, 301 Woodridge; Elizabeth Hill, 319 N. Linn; Janet Lyness, 24 E. Court; Diana Miller Jones, representing Johnson County National Organization of Women; Ann Raschke, 1217 Rochester; Jan Scalastico, 6 Melrose Place, representing Abortion Rights League; Dave Nichols, 629 N. Gilbert, representing Men for ERA; Dennis Ryan, 32B Meadow Brook, ALF -CIO; Joyce Fitzsimmons, 3104 Maplewood; Margaret McDowell, 1118 E. Court; Scott Kaiser, 730 N. Linn, representing Student Senate -City Relations Committee; Mary Nixon, 1715 Wilson; Cherie Jemsek, R.R. 2, Lone Tree; Lynne Adrian, 3E Meadow Brook; Beverly Full, 1820 Rochester; Francis A. Hogan, 1024 E. Washington; Linda Copeland, 618 Walnut; Kristine Frich, Rt. 2 Box 231, North Liberty; Terry Kelly, 924 E. Market; Lee Spector, 3455 Court Street. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views on continuation of the ban. Resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Motion declared carried. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing on 12/16/80 to amend the Sign Regulations for the CBS Zone. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held to consider approval of the large scale signage plan of Old Capitol Center. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 80-3011, Bk. 17, pp. 117-118, APPROVING THE LARGE SCALE SIGNAGE PLAN OF OLD CAPITOL CENTER, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that an ordinance rezoning Jack I. Young's property from RIA to R3A be passed and adoped at this time. Council discussed rezoning to a zone closer to the original number of units (R3); noted the designation of RM20, as proposed in the new zoning ordinance; and considered procedure for referral to P&Z. Atty. Dan Boyle, representing Jack Young, appeared. After discussion, the ordinance was defeated, 1/6, with Lynch voting "aye". Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to refer the Young property rezoning request to Planning and Zoning for consideration of Zone R3, and that Planning and Zoning should report.back as soon as possible. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A petition from area residents was received at the informal meeting outlining the reasons for their objections to the rezoning. Steve Cook, bus driver, called attention to the safety problem that the drivers have because of the stop sign on Washington/Madison NE corner. The City Manager will investigate. Mary A. Farley, bus driver, advised that it MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities November 18, 1980 Page 3 had been Lhree months since their first objection to the sign was filed with the IransiL Mgr. Bruce Chambers, Director of the Museum of Art, called attention to the publication of a brochure which outlines a walking tour of public sculpture in Iowa City and on the University of Iowa campus. He distributed copies to Council and left other copies to be distributed. Philip Nychay, 740 South Summit, requested cost figures for a pedestrian overpass at Washington/Madison. Berlin replied that an overpass could cost from $300,000 to $600,000, depending on length of span. John Suchomel, 330h N. Lucas, expressed appreciation for the traffic signals at College/Clinton. J:B. Rosenkild, 719 George, questioned change of parking regulations on Washington St., a' change from 15 minutes loading to 30 minutes commercial loading, and asked for restoration of the 15 minute parking. No warning tickets were given regarding the change. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Chapter 7, Animals and Fowl, of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of'cost for the construction of the Iowa City Downtown Electrical Revisions, Phase I. No one appeared. Moved by.Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-493, Bk. 64, pp. 1310-1311, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN ELECTRICAL REVISIONS, PHASE I, AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED DECEMBER 17, 1980, AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0/1, with Erdahl abstaining. Motion declared carried. Mayor Balmer announced the following vacancies: Mayor's Youth Employment Program -one vacancy for a three-year term expiring 12/30/83; and Committee On Community Needs -one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 7/1/82. These appointments will be made at the 12/30/80 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Ferret, seconded by Vevera, to reappoint Howard Sokol, 801 Normandy, and appoint Joann Muldoon, 328 Reno, to the Riverfront Commission for three-year terms expiring 12/1/83. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. I Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to approve the recommendation of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors that Sally Johnson be appointed to the Riverfront Commission as a representative of Johnson County for a three- year term expiring 12/1/83. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to appoint William Whitlow, 15 Gleason Drive, to the Committee On Community Needs to fill an unexpired term ending 3/l/82. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r. Council Activities November 18, 1980 Page 4 Perret called attention to vehicles parking on Washington, eastbound, in front of the Jefferson Bldg. The City Manager was directed to contact the University. The area will be posted for no parking or stopping. Perret also questioned if the Eastdale Mall had complied with the LSNRD provisions. Berlin advised that the staff was investigating and would report. A policy for monitoring compliance will be worked out. Neuhauser reported that a person who had previously opposed the Hy -Vee on N. Dodge, now said that it was an attractive development. In relation to the urban revitalization program, she also asked for a staff presentation on the mortgage revenue bond program. Erdahl called attention to the incline of the pedestrian walkway near the Union (Madison/Jefferson) because of the sewer project. Staff will investigate. He also suggested that Council write a letter of commendation to Bill Gilpin for his excellent work as a member of the Riverfront Commission. City Manager Berlin requested adoption of the RESOLUTION NO. 80-494, Bk. 64, pp. 1312-1316, APPROVING THE.OFFICIAL STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM for '81-186. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret to adopt the Resolution. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, motion declared carried. Recommendations of the Design Review Committee noted: (1) That the City Council approve the lowering of the Penney's sign located on Capitol Street so that the sign is aligned with other anchor signs on the facade of the Old Capitol Center. (2) That the City Council approve the concept of the theatre reader board appearing in the sign 'band of the Old Capiotl.Center,. providing the mechanics of changing the sign do not lead to scaffolding being left in place, and further commend Old Capitol Center Partners:on their.prompt and highly satisfactory solution to this aspect of the signage. (3) That a meeting take place between the signage designer for Old Capitol Center and Kay Amert, graphic designer advising the Committee, and any representatives Old Capitol Center Partners wish to send, i n order to discuss the questions of color and letter, with the intent of reaching a satisfactory compromise: j At a meeting of the Design Review Committee on November 12, 1980, representatives from Old Capitol Center— Partners presented revised preliminary designplans for signage for Old Capitol Center. After discussion, the'Design Review Committee made the following recommendations to the City Council: (1) The Design Review Committee commends Old Capitol Center Partners and Osco's for their proposed signage solution which provides for a sign which appears white at day but orange at night, and recommends Council approval of this design.1 1 (2) The Design Review Committee recommends the use of Helvetica lettering in the sign band. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities November 18, 1980 Page 5 (3) The Design Review Committee recommends that Old Capitol Center Partners further discuss with their designer possible changes in the Old Capitol Center sign, and then report back to the Committee. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-495, Bk. 64, pp. 1317-1318, APPROVING FURTHER ELEMENTS OF THE PRELIMARY DESIGN PLANS FOR SIGNAGE FOR OLD CAPITOL CENTER (URBAN RENEWAL PARCELS 83-1 AND 84-1). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Mayor Balmer thanked both parties for efforts to reach this compromise. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-496, Bk. 64, pp. 1319-1322, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH VON BRIESEN AND REDMOND, S.C. FOR LABOR NEGOTIATION SERVICES (STEVE RYNECKI). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-497, Bk. 64, pp. 1323-1347, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE AGREEMENT WITH IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE TRANSIT CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FOR FYBI AND THE AGREEMENT FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE FOR FY81. Affirmative ,roll call vote unanimous. 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-498, Bk. 64, pp. 1348-1352, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT, on, 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvements Construction Project to John Nolan, atty. for Cedar Hill Construction, in the amount of $2,677.08. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-499, Bk. 64, pp. 1353-1363, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH SHOEMAKER AND HAALAND, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0/1, Lynch abstaining. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-500, Bk. 64, pp. 1364-1379, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH SHIVE-HATTERY AND ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-501, Bk. 64, pp. 1380-1381, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LOCATED IN BLOCK TWO OF COOK, SARGENT AND DOWNEY'S ADDITION (WEST OF GILBERT STREET AND SOUTH OF KIRKWOOD AVENUE), to Hy -Vee Food Stores, resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Roberts. Motion declared carried. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities November 18, 1980 Page 6 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-502, Bk. 64, p. 1382, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE FIFTH YEAR HOLD -HARMLESS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt the following resolutions: RES. 80-503, Bk. 64, pp. 1383-1389, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH ROSJA, LTD. RES. 80-504, Bk. 64, pp. 1390- 1396, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (ROSJA, LTD.), for 12/16/80. RES. 80-505, Bk. 64, pp. 1397-1403, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH CARDS ET CETERA, LTD. RES. 80-506, Bk. 64, pp. 1404-1410, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (CARDS ETCETERA, LTD.), FOR 12/16/80. RES. 80-507, Bk. 64, pp. 1411-1417, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH MARK HENRI LTD. OF IOWA CITY. Res 80-508, Bk. 64, pp. 1418-1424, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (MARK HENRI LTD. OF IOWA CITY), for 12/16/80. RES. 80-509, Bk. 64, pp. 1425-1431, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL J'S, INC. RES. 80-510, Bk. 64, pp. 1432-1438, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTREVENUE BONDS, for 12/16/80. RES. 80-511, Bk. 64, pp. 1439-1445, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH LENOCH & CILEK, INC. RES. 80-512, Bk. 64, pp. 1446-1452, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (LENOCH & CILEK, INC.), for 12/16/80. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. City Mgr. Berlin explained that none of the proceeds from the bonds would be used .for purchase of inventory and any such matters would be resolved before the issuance of bonds. I 120,Moved ADOPTING THEre1979econded EDITIONbOF THE UNIFO M FIREthat ORD. 8C0 EI AS PREPARED pp. YITHE j INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS AND THE WESTERN FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION, be passed and adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. i Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY REPEALING ORDINANCE NO, 78-2891 AND ALL SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS; AND HEREBY ADOPTING TITLE 24 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 FORTH HEREIN TO BE CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call vote on first passage, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23-189 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, PROVIDING FOR THE REDUCTION OF THE SPEED LIMIT ON MELROSE COURT, be considered and given first vote for passage at this time. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views on the ordinance. Motion to consider declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Roll call vote on first passage, 3/4, with the MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities November 18, 1980 Page 7 following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, Erdahl, Neuhauser. Nays: j Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Motion declared defeated. i i Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn 10:05 P.M. Motion declared carried. i JOHN R. BALMER ,MAYOR i ATTEST: ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK _ I I ..I j i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 0 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 24, 1980 T-43 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 #80-22, Side 2, 1706 -End, and Reel k80-24, Side 1, 1-470. COUNCIL TIME 1706-1916 Airport Commission City Atty. Hayek, Vitosh, Zehr, Comm. Dieterlie present. Mayor Ba meme-filled 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. I. 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 parking could be provided. 4. Vevera asked why the mail 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. 1916 -End Schmeiser had 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 Univers ie t s long-range a 80-24, plans should be shown on the Comprehensive Plan map and a University zone Side 1, designated. A written explanation of terminology and a copy ve the maps 1-310 was requested for Councilmembers use, Hayek explained the zoning and building moratoriums. A rezoning moratorium is built into the ordinance, and is effective for 60 days after Council sets the public hearing. Earlier j requests should not be approved if they are not consistent with the Compre- hensive Plan or the proposed zoning ordinance. Hayek suggested letting the staff discuss and make recommendation re building permit moratorium, and if 60 days is enough time for the zoning moratorium. Any questions from the citizens can be referred to Schmeiser for clarification. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council 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/O, 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 #20, Side 1, 125-713. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret to adjourn, 4:25 P.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. I 1 i i I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB ti CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ■ i I i ■ 1 x'441 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 #80-24, 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 Ferret arrived, 1:35 PM. New Zonin Ordinance Balmer ca ed 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 in the public interest. City Manager Berlin noted the review and comments from the Board in these minutes. AGENDA -COUNCIL TIME 555-985 1: Berlin advised that there was no projected date for acceptance of the 2nd parking ramp, there are still matters to be settled. 2. Balmer advised that the City Manager would pursue further the matter of the routing for transport of radioactive waste. 3. Berlin advised that the resolution for 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 bylaws of the Human Rights Commission. 7. Regarding the problems with the banners and poles in the City Plaza, Berlin explained previous problems. The concerns of Councilmembers will B. be inaexplainednthetfundingmfor 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, Coralville 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 i Page 2 Informal Council December 1, 1980 11. Erdahl suggested that as the Housing Commission Task Force had done such a fine job, that two of the Housing Commission members should be I 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 of use of sand; safety issues; Y and public pressure. Berlin will check to make sure that plowing s 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 call vote unanimous 6/0, Neuhauser absent, motion declared carried. Staffinembbrs present: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, Carroll. Council discussed strategy concerning Police and Fire negotiations. Councilman Erdahl left the meeting at 2:11 P.M., after which Council discussed AFSCME negotiations. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera to adjourn. Motion declared carried, 5/0, Erdahl & Neuhauser absent, 2:40 P.M. Tape-recorded on Reel N20, Side 1, 723-1123. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES V 'I 1 Page 2 Informal Council December 1, 1980 11. Erdahl suggested that as the Housing Commission Task Force had done such a fine job, that two of the Housing Commission members should be I 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 of use of sand; safety issues; Y and public pressure. Berlin will check to make sure that plowing s 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 call vote unanimous 6/0, Neuhauser absent, motion declared carried. Staffinembbrs present: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, Carroll. Council discussed strategy concerning Police and Fire negotiations. Councilman Erdahl left the meeting at 2:11 P.M., after which Council discussed AFSCME negotiations. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera to adjourn. Motion declared carried, 5/0, Erdahl & Neuhauser absent, 2:40 P.M. Tape-recorded on Reel N20, Side 1, 723-1123. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES V