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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-11-04 Council minutes0 i r1� COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES November 4, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/4/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Perret. Staff present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Kucharzak, Steinbach, Chiat, Hencin, Milkman, Vitosh, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 80-23, Side 1, 214-709. Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of November 9-15, 1980, as Youth Appreciation Week. Maved by Vevera, 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., 10/21/80, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Resources Conservation Comm. - 9/9/80 & 9/23/80; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -9/23/80; Parks & Recreation Comm. -10/8/80; Airport Comm. -10/22/80; Human Relations Comm. -10/27/80. Motions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Earle Grueskin dba Dividend Bonded Gas, 302 S. Dubuque Street.; Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Drug Fair, Inc. dba Drug Fair #4, 2425 Muscatine Avenue; Approving Sunday Sales Class C Beer Permit for Osco Drug, Inc. dba Osco Drug, Old Capitol Center, 201 S. Clinton. Resolutions: RES. 80-476, Bk. 64, p. 1230, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT TO MICHAEL B. AND MARK A. ANDERSON dba THE ART GALLERY, 1200 Gilbert St.; RES. 80-477, Bk. 64, p. 1231, ISSUING A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $3,583,452.09 for the period of 9/1/80 thru 9/30/80, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Setting public hearings: Setting public hearing on a proposed resolution declaring that public convenience and necessity require the proposed taxicab service applied for City Cab Company within the City of Iowa City, Iowa for 12/2/80, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers. Setting public hearing for 11/18/80 on an ordinance amending Chapter 7, Animals and Fowls, of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City RES 80-478 Bk. 64, p. 1232, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON 11/18/80 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COSTS FOR THE II CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN ELECTRICAL REVISIONS, PHASE I, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND u - DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID SPECIFICATIONS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r, Coil Activities November 4, 1980 Page 2 Correspondence: Iowa State Bank re Industrial Revenue Bond financing for Cards EtCetera, Ltd.; Mark Henri, Ltd.; Rosja, Ltd., application has been forwarded to the applicants. Hawkeye Cab Co. re a cab stand in the 100 or 200 block of S. Clinton Street, City Clerk will respond. Patrick McCarney, Johnson County Civil Defense Director, re reactivitation of the Rider Street warning siren, referred to the City Manager for reply. Richard Osterman, President of the Iowa City Apartment Assn., re adoption of the new Housing Code, referred to the City Manager for reply. Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors re the reactivation of the Lincoln School siren, referred to the City Manager for reply. Della Grizel re the sidewalk snow removal program, referred to the City Manager for reply. Traffic Engr. memo re designation of the "One Hour Parking" on the east side of a portion of Orchard Street. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to defer for two weeks the third reading of an ordinance rezoning Jack I. Young's property from RIA to R3A. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Perret absent. Richard Blum, 204 Rochester Ct., appeared and thanked Council for time spent with Boards and Commissions at the Annual Meeting. John Suchomel, 330k N. Lucas, appeared and commended Councilmember Vevera on the wonderful job he has done for Iowa City. A public hearing was held on the proposed ordinance amending the Municipal Code of the City of Iowa City, Iowa by adopting the HUD Housing Quality Standards in compliance with House File #2536 and additional standards and provisions of a revised Housing Code and which repeals the existing Housing Code; Ordinance No. 78-2891. Pat Fett, 1507 Tracy Lane, appeared representing the Resource Conservation Commission requesting inclusion of provisions for storm windows and doors into the new Code. Diane Klaus, Housing Comm.; Mark Hammer, Apartment Association; and Dan Cross, Protective Assn. Tenants; representatives of the Housing Code Task Force appeared for discussion. Mayor Balmer and Councilmember Lynch commended the Task Force for the many hours spent on the Code. A public hearing was held on the proposed amendments to the fifth year Hold -Harmless Community Development Block Grant budget. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on the intention to issue Industrial Development Bonds (Stephen's Project). City Manager Berlin stated that the papers had been reviewed by staff and the City's bonding consultant. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-479, Bk. 64, pp. 1233-1237, TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS (STEPHEN'S PROJECT). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret \ absent. Motion declared carried. Mayor Balmer announced the following vacancies for Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm. -three vacancies for three year terms expiring 1/1/84; Bd. of Adjustment -one vacancy for a five-year term expiring MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 Cc it Activities November 4, 1980 Page 3 I/l/86; Bd. of Appeals -two vacancies for three-year terms expiring 12/31/83; Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers -one vacancy for a master plumber for a two-year term expiring 12/31/82; Parks and Recreation Comm. -two vacancies for four- year terms expiring 1/1/85; Senior Center Comm. -two vacancies for three-year terms expiring 12/31/82. These appointments will be made at the 12/16/80 regular Council meeting. Councilmember Neuhauser requested a list of individuals who had not served full terms. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Roberts, to appoint Richard Ziock, 207 Myrtle Avenue, to fill an unexpired term on the Bd. of Appeals ending 12/31/82. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Perret absent. The other vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/31/82 will be re -advertised. Councilmember Neuhauser questioned whether a speed check had been done on Rohret Road to determine the number of cars that used the road. City Manager will discuss the matter with Traffic Engineer. Neuhauser also asked for a report on the number of extra buses that will needed for the winter months. Councilmember Roberts expressed concern re pedestrian safety because of construction on N. Dubuque Street. City Manager will have Public Works investigate. Mayor Balmer questioned whether the City had received information from the Nuclear Regulatory Comm. re transportation of wastes thru Iowa City. City Manager stated that IDOT had not been contacted re the decision. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-480, Bk. 64, pp. 1238-1239, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL BY THE CREATION OF A POSITION, one public service trainee. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Recommendations of the Boards and Commissions noted: Human Rights Commission that amended by-laws be accepted or approved by the Commission. Parks and Recreation Commission that (1) Council approve the C.I.P. as amended: FY82 Recreation Center addition to provide four racketball/handball courts; FY82 Miller Park; FY83 Neuzil Tract; FY84 Southwest Park; FY85 Caroline Park; FY 86 City Pool. (2) Council pursue acquisition of the Neuzil tract as per April 11, 1978 motion of the Commission (reaffirmed): That the south 200' (approximately 3 acres) of the Neuzil Tract be purchased for a price not to exceed $25,000 per acres. The purchase would be financed as follows: University Heights paying 4, Iowa City paying ;, and ' H.C.R.S. grant. Mayor Balmer questioned the status of the court battle with Rock Island. City Manager Berlin stated that a status report would be prepared by the Legal Department. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-481, Bk. 64, pp. 1240-1245, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSION WITH MABEL CONKLIN WOODS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-482, Bk. 64, pp. 1246-1253, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 80-473 AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AT 916 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, 926 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET AND 930 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY PUBLIC AUCTION. City Attorney Hayek announced that Max Yocum had filed action against the City and a Al . MICROFILMED BY JORM N11CR+LAB i. :7 CEDAR RAPIUS • DES MOINES i cc il Activities November 4, 1980 Page 4 hearing would be held on November 10, 1980. Max Yocum appeared for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-483, Bk. 64, p. 1254, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT SIX TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-484, Bk. 64, p. 1255, SETTING PARKING RATES FOR THE IOWA CITY PARKING SYSTEM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-485, Bk. 64, p. 1256, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT, one Information Specialist. Motion declared carried, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Balmer. Nays: Vevera. Absent: Perret. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-486, Bk. 64, pp. 1257-1258, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LOCATED IN BLOCKS 25 AND 26 OF EAST IOWA CITY, IOWA, (VACATED F STREET R.O.W. BETWEEN MUSCATINE AVENUE AND THIRD STREET). After discussion, Council agreed that adoption of the Resolution was subject to the condition that the triangular section of land next to the property on Muscatine Avenue would be conveyed to Svatos. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Lynch abstaining and Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-487, Bk. 64, pp. 1259-1294, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND PLAZA TOWERS ASSOCIATES (URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL NO. 64- 1). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-488, Bk. 64, pp. 1295-1304, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT ON URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the ORDINANCE 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 considered and given second vote for passage. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Perret absent. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, that ORD. 80-3010, Bk. 17, pp. 115-116, AMENDING SECTION 23-188(c) (TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, be passed and adopted at this time. Motion declared carried, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts. Nays: Vevera. Absent: Perret. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Ii a i i I I ,i I , cc il Activities November 4, 1980 Page 4 hearing would be held on November 10, 1980. Max Yocum appeared for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-483, Bk. 64, p. 1254, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT SIX TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-484, Bk. 64, p. 1255, SETTING PARKING RATES FOR THE IOWA CITY PARKING SYSTEM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-485, Bk. 64, p. 1256, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT, one Information Specialist. Motion declared carried, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Balmer. Nays: Vevera. Absent: Perret. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-486, Bk. 64, pp. 1257-1258, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LOCATED IN BLOCKS 25 AND 26 OF EAST IOWA CITY, IOWA, (VACATED F STREET R.O.W. BETWEEN MUSCATINE AVENUE AND THIRD STREET). After discussion, Council agreed that adoption of the Resolution was subject to the condition that the triangular section of land next to the property on Muscatine Avenue would be conveyed to Svatos. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Lynch abstaining and Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-487, Bk. 64, pp. 1259-1294, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND PLAZA TOWERS ASSOCIATES (URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL NO. 64- 1). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-488, Bk. 64, pp. 1295-1304, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT ON URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the ORDINANCE 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 considered and given second vote for passage. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Perret absent. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, that ORD. 80-3010, Bk. 17, pp. 115-116, AMENDING SECTION 23-188(c) (TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, be passed and adopted at this time. Motion declared carried, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts. Nays: Vevera. Absent: Perret. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Ii a CoAl Activities November 4, 1980 Page 5 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn, 8:10 P.M. Motion declared carried. - 'J HN R BALMER, MAYUH ATTEST: L— ABBIE STOLFUS, CICLERK MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAF3 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES - l ry -1 I, 1, r � I + r I r y j i 1 i 1 M MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAF3 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES - l ry I, 1, + r ry u 1, INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 20, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 20, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Lynch, Vevera, Roberts, Perret, Erdahl (1:40 PM). Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #80-21, Side 2, 650 -End, and Reel #80-22, Side 1, 1-345. ELM GROVE PARK 650-971 Dir. owa ter and Commissioners Crum, Hillman, Wooldrick & Phelps present. Parks & Rec. Comm. priority is to buy more level park land, for use as ball - diamonds. Their minutes will show in order of priority the recommendations for the CIP. (Miller Park, south three acres of Neuzil tract, and SW park) Council discussed use of tennis court, need for space now, availability of Page St. Park, setting up of a park fund for land acquisition, implementation of Comprehensive Plan in that area, and whether or not to sell both parcels. Councilman Erdahl arrived, 1:40 P.M. Council decided to put both the east and west parcels out for bid, then determine if both will be sold. Neuhauser requested that at the meeting with Chairpersons of the Boards and Commissions that they outline the major shift in thinking re Capital Improvements from previous years. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. 971-1060 Rezonin of Youn Property - Woito present. Boothroy ca ed attention to his memo re sewer concerns. Woito advised that two large septic tanks will serve that property but cannot be expanded. Neu- hauser called attention to concerns for fire control. Prel. Plat for Court Hill -Scott Blvd. Part 8 There is enough sewer capacity fort s su ivision. Amendment to Si n Ord. Boot roy exp acne the request from Old Capitol Center for an amendment to the.Sign Ord. Public Hearing to be set on Nov. 18th. Ralston Creek Village Boothroy noted the memo sent to Council AGENDA -COUNCIL TIME 1060-1423 1. Berlin clarified CCN minutes re Neighborhood Statistics Program stating that it would be input from staff, CCN, & neighborhoods to the Bureau of Census on how those neighborhoods are divided up. 2. Roberts called attention to needed sidewalk repairs, possibly with CDBG funds, in other areas (On College east of Muscatine). Memo on funding of this program is forthcoming. Staff will investigate to see if the area memtioned is in the program area. 3. Neuhauser noted that re CCN minutes concerning Ralston Creek Coord. Comm. priorities, that Council could program BG funds for these priorities, later. 4. Berlin stated that the sewer extension for Dickens was set up in accordance with Hayek's memo, for a flat fee. 5. He also reported that there were no staff concerns regarding the sale of City property to Mr. Cary. 6. Vevera questioned limiting the use of Industrial Revenue Bonds to the urban renewal area. Staff will look at areas to be included in a revitalization area. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Informal Council Page 2 October 20, 1980 7. Roberts and Neuhauser will attend the joint hearing for Human Services Agencies funding, Wednesday. Ramser present. 8. Perret questioned how the Council plans to cope with the overload on City buses as explained by the Transit Manager. Staff will not look into leasing of buses unless Council is interested in pursuing that alternative. Staff will prepare a report on costs. Extra service could justify fare raise. Council congratulated Mose on fellowship given him to attend the 180-181 Urban Mass Transp. Mgmt. Seminar. 9. Erdahl requested a report or literature re effect from use of salt on streets and cars. 10. Council agreed to appoint Nancy Sheehan to Resources Conservation Comm. 11. Balmer asked if the amity had implemented any savings because of the walk- thru audit of buildings. 12. Lynch was advised that Police Quarterly reports are distributed only occasionally. 13. Balmer called attention to the J.C.C.O.G. meeting on Oct. 30th. 14. Erdahl apologised for not attending the Johnson Co. Conservation Comm. meeting re the Coralville Dam. Five of the Riverfront Commissioners attended. Gilpin had been briefed by the City Manager. AIRPORT HANfr5mGAR CONSTRUCTION 1423-1434 oftt�rthe hangar space whichewouldrwas realizesen ugherevenuertonsupportsadG.00. leasing bond issue. Council will discuss the matter with the Comm. when the leasing is finalized. HOUSING CODE REVISION UPDATE -TASK FORCE 1434-1800 Tail; orce me ers aus,amer, arre 1, Cross, Nowysz, Haendel, Dennis, Bailey, Barfuss (3:05) present. Staffinembers Kucharzak, Steinbach, WOito present. Chrp. Klaus called attention to the submission of a proposed draft Housing Code. ThTask Fore landlords, tenants,cCitynandspublic.us is Major t it ichanges s a rinaCe the the code were noted. The Mayor and other Councilmembers thanked the group for their work. Some small changes were made before the Housing Comm. 6/0 approv- al was given. Implementation of the possible 2600 additional inspections to be made will be discussed later. Variances will be decided by the Appeals Board. Legal is in the process of reviewing the ordinance. INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND POLICY Sta Is wor Ing on oun ary changes for the policy. Berlin related informa- tion received from consultant Paul Speer and revision of the application. A financial analysis of the application will be done in-house or locally. Atty. Hayek approves of the policy. Council discussed conflict of interest/State Law; benefits/disadvantages to certain businesses, and Council decision re Page 2, E-3. SIGNING AND LANDSCAPING FOR OLD CAPITOL CENTER Chiat, Hieronymus, Klaus, egman, eI er Ing. Minutes rom the Design Review Comm. outline concerns with the theatre sign placement and the color of the Osco sign. Council discussed alternatives. A majority of Councilmembers wanted to keep the continuity of the band signs, and several did not want to allow the color orange for Osco's sign, and it was suggested that the theatre changeable sign be in the recessed area. The vote required for overriding Design Review d the planter placement,oandnplantingsmedations aofgplumgoevergreensoanduannuals. Design.Review had approved the blue signs for Old Capitol Center. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1800-2224 2224 -End Page 3 Informal Council October 20,1980 PLAZA TOWERS Chiat, Hauer, Klaus, Hieronymus present. Reel Discussion included inclusion of an entrance on College St, from Side X80-22 Armstrong's, there is a covered way on Linn St. from the ramp and the 1_324 I elevator to the Library; placement of the Galleria; requirements in the Prospectus xlan- ationthat cthe hotel dkitchen exhaust swill tem abe vented nd the iout ntheol4thg Pol; efloor; explanation that the hotel entrance would not be closed, will be open at all times, and that buses will be able to unload; suggestion of using something other than brick. AGENDA I Ro erts questioned the procedure regarding the key to the elevators at the Parking Ramp because of the incident Friday night. Staff will investigate and report. f Meeting adjourned, 4:30 PM. 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r'!1 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 27, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 27, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Perret. Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel H80-22, Side 1, 345-1295. NORTH SIDE STUDY Schmeiser, Hencin present. 345-790 Memo from Schmeser in Oct. 24th packet, noted. Staff requested Council direction regarding the alternatives presented in the 1978 North Side Neighborhood Preserva- tion Study. Another meeting could be held with the neighborhood. CCN should have input. Existing staff can continue the study and recommend specific action steps to add to the CIP for funding. Council discussed adequacy of present parking controls, addition of stop signs and traffic signal at Church/Dubuque to help the traffic flow. Formation of historic preservation districts and setting up of the Commission, possibly using a sub -committee of P&Z or Design Review, was suggested. The Commission allows city input in the designation of historic buildings. The proposed geographic area to be covered was shown on the map. Other preservation districts east of Governor, and in other City areas were discussed. Item 4.a. on page 4 of the memo, re land use control, would be impossible to do under Iowa law. Staff will review previous neighborhood comments. TORNADO SIREN - LINCOLN SCHOOL AREA 790-844 Dr. Hogben present. Mayor Balmer advised Hogben that a letter requesting per- mission to move the siren onto school property had been written to Schoolboard Pres. Hayek, and Council was awaiting an answer. Dr. Hogben stated that the Civil Defense had turned off the siren. He was advised to contact the School - board also: Roberts commented that some residents on Post Road could not hear the siren if they were indoors. AGENDA - COUNCIL TIME 844-1295 i 1. Regarding designation of Hwy. 218 as route to be used to transport hazardous wastes, City Mgr. Berlin reported on previous Council actions regarding reg- ulations, and on subsequent DEQ, PIRG, DOT and Nat. Regulatory Comm. actions. Cong. Leach is seeking clarification of the ruling, and the City will pre- ! pare a letter of complaint, also notifying the County Supervisors and the ! City of Coralville of the designation of Hwy. 218. 2. Cable Television -0e City's franchise allows construction on public property 9 only. Construction on private property is between Hawkeye Cablevision and 9 the property owner. All complaints are investigated by CATV Specialist Drew Shaffer. Perret reported low -hanging cables on S. Madison. 3. Berlin will schedule discussion of the proposed Ellis Ave. alley paving project for Nov. 3rd, and cost to the City will be explained then. 4. Mayor Balmer called attention to the memo re sewer construction/sidewalk problems, and need for a Council policy on placement of the utilities, or possible change of specifications for sidewalk installed over utilities. i S. Vevera reported that one of the Center St./Dearborn trunk sewer manholes was still plugged. 6. Vevera also questioned regulations for dog -runs near property lines. Staff will investigate. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council October 27, 1980 7. Neuhauser called attention to flooding on Dearborn St. Berlin will check with the City Engineer. 8. Neuhauser also reported a wash-out on Rohret Road. There are no speed limit signs in this area. Staff will investigate and report. 9. Mayor Balmer thanked the City Manager and Staff for their work which resulted in Penneys opening in the Old Capitol Center on Sunday. Meeting adjourned, 2:50 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES {`e + t, i j' i i i i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES {`e MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 10/21/80 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/21/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, ' Erdahl (7:35 P.M.), Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor Balmer proclaimed .October 24, 1980, United Nation's Day. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as presented. Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtgs., 9/30/80 and 10/7/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Approval of correction to 10/7/80 Council minutes to reflect that the date of the public hearing for Stephens Industrial Revenue bonds should be 11/4/80. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm: -10/1/80; Housing Appeals Bd.- 8/28/80; Planning & Zoning Comm. -9/18/80; Committee. on Community Needs -10/1/80; Design Review Committee -9/17/80 &`10/8/80; Library Bd.-9/25/80. Resolutions, Book 64: RES. 80-459, p. 1171, APPROVING CLASS C _LIQUOR LICENSE FOR RICHARD J. BARTHOLOMEW'dba BART'S PLACE, 826 S. Clinton. RES. 80-460, p. 1172, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FY81 LANDFILL EXCAVATION PROJECT, as constructed by Barkers, Inc. RES. 80-461, pp. 1173-1174, ACCEPTING THE NORTH DODGE STREET COURT SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION, as constructed by Drake Construction, Inc. RES., 80-462, pp. 1175-1178, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 11/4/80 ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE FIFTH YEAR HOLD -HARMLESS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK.GRANT BUDGET. Motion setting a public hearing at 7:30 P.M., on 11/4/80, on the proposed Housing Code, submitted by the Task Force. Correspondence: First Federal Savings & Loan Assn. re revenue bond financing, City Manager to respond after Council discussion. Old Capitol Center requesting approval of signage and plantings, a resolution re the approval will be provided to Council in the near future. 0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions October 21, 1980 Applications for City Plaza Use Permit: Page 2 Jean Lloyd -Jones to meet and greet people in City Plaza relative to her candidacy for the Iowa Legislature, approved. Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: League of Conservative Voters for use of Blackhawk Minipark to register voters on 10/13, 10/15, 10/17/80, approved. Debbie O'Leary, representing "Frontlash", for use of Blackhawk Minipark to register voters on 10/14, 10/15, 10/16, 10/17/80, approved. Regina High School to have a homecoming parade on 10/16/80, approved. Sue Nickerson, representing Grey Panthers; for use of Blackhawk Minipark for a bake sale on 10/16/80, approved. Michael John Flanders to close a portion of Johnson Street for a neighborhood party, denied. Down To Earth Florist to sell mums in front of their store on 10/18/80, approved. Sigma Chi Fraternity for use of streets for a race benefiting the American Cancer Society, approved. Affirmative roil call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to set a public hearing for 11/18/80, at 7:30 P.M., on a large scale regulations variance in the 'sign regulations, re 01d Capitol Center. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Planning and Zoning recommendation to the City of Coralville of no comment on the preliminary and final plat of West View Acres, Part 2, because of the distance from Iowa City and the unlikelihood that Iowa City will annex the area in the near future, noted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-463, Bk. 64, pp. 1179-1181, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT, PAD, AND LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD, PART VIII. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE REZONING JACK 1. YOUNG'S PROPERTY FROM RIA TO 'R3A, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 6/1, Erdahl voting "no". Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage, 6/1, Erdahl voting "no". City Attorney Hayek will respond to questions raised before the third reading of the ordinance. The following people appeared objecting to the MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions October 21, 1980 Page 3 rezoning: Ocie Trimble, 103 Taft Speedway; Bill Gilpin, 301 Taft Speedway; and Samuel Fahr, 6 Knollwood Lane. John Suchomel, 130 N. Lucas, appeared re opening date for the Old Capitol Center. A, public hearing was held for the sale of vacated "F" Street between Muscatine Avenue and Third Avenue. No one appeared. Mayor Balmer announced two vacancies for three year terms expiring 12/1/83 on the Riverfront Commission. These appointments will be made at the 11/18/80 City Council meeting. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to appoint Nancy Sheehan, 823 Clark Street, to fill one of the unexpired terms on the Resources Conservation Commission expiring 1/1/82. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The other vacancy will be re -advertised. The following recommendations of the Design Review Committee were noted: 1. That the City Council approve of the landscaping plan presented by Old Capitol Center Partners for the Old Capitol Center as presented. 2. That the City Council approve the signage plan presented,by Old Capitol Center Partners for Old Capitol Center, with the following exceptions:(a) That the proposed relocation of the theater reader board from the interior Washington Street entrance to the exterior corner of Washington and Clinton Streets be deleted. (b) That the colors in the Osco Drug sign be changed and that Council disapprove signage until the sign reads in white letters as the other signs. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-464, Bk. 64, pp. 1182-1184, AMENDING THE PROCEDURE FOR APPROVING LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSES AND BEER PERMITS, AND APPROVING REFUNDS OF LICENSE FEES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-465, Bk. ,64, pp.' 1185-1188, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF CORALVILLE FOR THE JOINT ACQUISITION OF TRANSIT EQUIPMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-466, Bk. 64, pp. 1189-1190, OPPOSING THE CALLING OF A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION AND OPPOSING AN AMENDMENT WHICH PLACES LIMITS ON STATE MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Eli Official Actions AND LOCAL REVENUES. Affirmative roll call vote October 21, 1980 unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Page 4 Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-467, Bk. 64, pp. 1191-1197, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR NORTH DODGE STREET COURT SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION WITH WILLA J. AND CATHERINE A. DICKENS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-468, Bk. 64, pp. 1198-1202, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT, to Shive-Hattery, for work done on the 1979 BDI Second Addition. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-469, Bk. 64, pp. 1203-1208, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT. TO PRELIMINARY LOAN CONTRACT, PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT IA 22-3. Resolution adapted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Nays: Balmer, Vevera. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-470, Bk. 64, pp. 1209-1210, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE NORTH BRANCH RALSTON CREEK STORMWATER DETENTION PROJECT (owned by Iowa City Roman •Catholic Vicariate, Don Gatens and Eugene Meade, Plum Grove Acres, Inc., Gary & Susan Hamdorf, Robert Boyd, Nadine Larson). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all,Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt .RES. 80-471, Bk. 64, pp. 1211-1213, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT (PARCEL 02 OWNED BY PHILIP CARY). Affirmative roll call vote j unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-472, Bk. 64, pp. 1214-1216, AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AT 916 S. DUBUQUE, 926 S. DUBUQUEAND930 S. DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Staffinembers Hencin and Milkman present for clarification of procedures. Affirmative roll call vote, 6/1, Roberts voting "no". Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-473, Bk. 64, pp. 1217-1218, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1401NE5 Le MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions October 21, 1980 FOR THE SALE OF THREE HOUSES AND TWO GARAGES IN THE Page 5 LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD, to Max Yocum for the following prices: 916 S. Dubuque St. -$50.00; 926 S. Dubuque St. -$503.50; and 930 S. Dubuque St. - $253.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, Councilmembers all present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-474, Bk. 64, pp. 1219-1227, ADOPTING AN INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND POLICY FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Atty. Robert Downer appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to defer for two weeks a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for the sale of land for private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and Plaza Towers Associates (Urban Renewal Parcel No. 64-1). Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to defer for, two weeks a resolution approving the preliminary design plans for private redevelopment on Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1. Motion carried 6/1, Vevera.voting "no". Regarding the resolution' approving the preliminary design plans for landscaping and signage for Old Capitol Center (Urban Renewal Parcels 83-1 and 84-1), and on City Atty. Hayek's advice, it was moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to consider the three issues in the resolution (landscaping, color of Osco sign and Theatre sign) separately. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to approve the preliminary design plans for the landscaping for Old Capitol Center (Urban Renewal Parcels 83-1 and 84-1), as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-475, Bk. 64, pp. 12:8-1229, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS FOR LANDSCAPING AND SIGNAGE, FOR OLD CAPITOL CENTER (URBAN RENEWAL PARCELS 83-1 AND 84-1), as amended by adding to the attachment that the following three issues would be referred back to the Design Review Committee for additional review and further recommendation re 1) blue color in Old Capitol Center sign, 2) orange color in Osco Drug sign, and 3) theatre signage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Those appearing for discussion included Dr. Bob Jones, Nancy Seiberling, Atty. Jay Oehler. Le MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions October 21, 1980 Page 6 Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, that the ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AS PREPARED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS AND THE WESTERN FIRECHIEFS ASSOCIATION, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried Affirmative roll unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. call vote on first vote for, passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23-188(c) (TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 6/1, Vevera voting "no". Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage, 6/11 Vevera voting "no". Moved .by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 9:15 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. A more complete description of Council a ties is on fi a in the office of the City Cl . FUS CITY CLERK Submitted onR. u10/31 80ER 0R n1/Z� O MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 i 'i CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES i COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES October 21, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/21/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:35 P.M.), Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Farmer, Hencin, Chiat, Milkman, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-19, Side 2, 1343 -End and Tape 80-23, Side 1, 1-214. Mayor Balmer proclaimed October 24, 1980, United Nation's Day. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as presented. Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtgs., 9/30/80 and 10/7/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Approval of correction to 10/7/80 Council minutes to reflect that the date of the public hearing for Stephens Industrial Revenue bonds should be 11/4/80. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing, Comm. -10/1/80; Housing Appeals Bd.-8/28/80; Planning & Zoning Comm. -9/18/80; Committee on Community.Needs-10/1/80; Design Review Committee -9/17/80 & 10/8/80; Library Bd.-9/25/80, Resolutions, Book 64: RES. 80-459, p. 1171, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR RICHARD J. BARTHOLOMEW dba BART'S PLACE, 826 S. Clinton. ,RES. 80-460, p. 1172, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FY81 LANDFILL 1 EXCAVATION PROJECT, as constructed by Barkers, Inc. RES. 80-461, pp. 1173-1174, ACCEPTING. THE NORTH DODGE STREET COURT SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION, as constructed by Drake Construction, Inc. RES. 80-462, pp. 1175-1178, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 11/4/80 ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE FIFTH YEAR HOLD -HARMLESS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF SAID PUBLIC HEARING. Motion setting a public hearing at 7:30 P.M., on 11/4/80,. on the proposed Housing Code, submitted by the Task Force. Correspondence:. First Federal Savings & Loan Assn. re revenue bond financing, City Manager to respond after Council discussion. Old Capitol Center requesting approval of signage and plantings, a resolution re the approval will be provided to Council in the near future. Applications for City Plaza Use Permit: Jean Lloyd -Jones to meet and, greet people in City Plaza relative to her candidacy for the Iowa Legislature, approved. Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: League of Conservative Voters for use of Blackhawk Minipark to register voters on 10/13,, 10/15, 10/17/80, approved. Debbie O'Leary, representing "Frontlash", for use of Blackhawk Minipark to register voters on 10/14, 10/15, 10/16, 10/17/80, approved. Regina High School to have a i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIRES Cc .il Activities October 21, 1980 Page 2 homecoming parade on 10/16/80, approved. Sue Hickerson, representing Grey Panthers, for use of Blackhawk Minipark for a bake sale on 10/16/80, approved. Michael John Flanders to close a portion of Johnson Street for a neighborhood party, denied. Down To Earth Florist to sell mums in front of their store on 10/18/80, approved. Sigma Chi Fraternity for use of streets for a race benefiting the American Cancer Society, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to set a public hearing for 11/18/80, at 7:30 P.M. on a large scale regulations variance in the sign regulations, re Old Capitol Center. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Planning and Zoning recommendation to the City of Coralville of no comment on the preliminary and final plat of West View Acres, Part 2, because of the distance from Iowa City and the unlikelihood that Iowa City will annex the area in the near future, noted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-463, Bk. 64, PP. 1179-1181, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT, PAD, AND LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD, PART VIII. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE REZONING JACK I. YOUNG'S PROPERTY FROM RIA TO R3A, be considered and given second vote for Passage. Motion to consider carried, 6/1, Erdahl voting "no". Affirmative roll call vote on second vote forpassage, 6/1, Erdahl voting 11no", Councilmember Roberts questioned time frame between annexation of the Property into the City and the recording of the zoning, and whether a time limitation exists. Councilmember Neuhauser questioned the' Possible consequences if the property were not rezoned. City Attorney Hayek will respond before the third reading of the ordinance. The following people appeared objecting to the rezoning: Ocie Trimble, 103 Taft Speedway; Bill Gilpin, 301 Taft Speedway; and Samuel Fahr, 6 Knollwood Lane. John Capitol Old Ca Suchomel, 130 N. Lucas, appeared re opening date for the Ol Center. P I A public hearing was held for the sale of vacated 11F" Street between Muscatine Avenue and Third Avenue. No one appeared. Mayor Balmer announced two vacancies for three year terms expiring 12/1/83 on the Riverfront CoInmission. These appointments will be made at the 11/18/80 City Council meeting. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to appoint Nancy Sheehan, 823 Clark Commission Street, to fill one of the unexpired terms on the Resources Conservation Councilmembe sxe111182. present. The other vacancy willrbe re -advertised. 7/O all I. The the following recommendations of the Design Review Committee were noted: CapitoltCenter Partnerscil foratheove of theOld CapitollCenter as presented. 2. andscaP g plan resented by Old That the MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES C :il Activities October 21, 1980 Page 3 City Council approve the signage plan presented by Old Capitol Center Partners for Old Capitol Center, with the following exceptions: (a) That the proposed relocation of the theater reader board from the interior Washington Street entrance to the exterior corner of Washington and Clinton Streets be deleted. (b) That the colors in the Osco Drug sign be changed and that Council disapprove signage until the sign reads in white letters as the other signs. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-464, Bk. 64, pp. 1182-1184, AMENDING THE PROCEDURE FOR APPROVING LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSES AND BEER PERMITS, AND APPROVING REFUNDS OF LICENSE .FEES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-465, Bk. 64, pp. 1185-1188, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF CORALVILLE FOR THE JOINT ACQUISITION OF TRANSIT EQUIPMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-466, Bk. 64, pp. 1189-1190, OPPOSING THE CALLING OF A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION AND OPPOSING AN AMENDMENT WHICH PLACES LIMITS ON STATE AND LOCAL REVENUES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-467, Bk. 64, pp. 1191-1197, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR NORTH DODGE STREET COURT SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION WITH WILLA J. AND CATHERINE A. DICKENS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-468, Bk. 64, pp. 1198-1202, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT, to Shive-Hattery, in the amount of $5,694.29, for work done on the 1979 BDI Second Addition. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-469, Bk. 64, pp. 1203-1208, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO PRELIMINARY LOAN CONTRACT, PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT IA 22-3. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes:. Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Nays: Balmer, Vevera. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-470, Bk. 64, pp. 1209-1210, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE NORTH BRANCH RALSTON CREEK STORMWATER DETENTION PROJECT (owned by Iowa City Roman Catholic Vicariate, Don Gatens and Eugene Meade, Plum Grove Acres, Inca, Gary & Susan Hamdorf, Robert Boyd, Nadine Larson). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-471, Bk. 64, pp. 1211-1213, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT (PARCEL N2 OWNED BY PHILIP CARY), Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES Ct .11 Activities October 21, 1980 Page .4 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-472, Bk. 64, pp. 1214-1216, AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AT 916 S. DUBUQUE, 926 S. DUBUQUE AND 930 S. DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Staffinembers Hencin and Milkman present for clarification of procedures. Affirmative roll call vote, 6/1, Roberts voting "no". Moved Vevera, to 1217-1218,AUTHORIZINGrTHEeCITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS4FOR THE SALEpOF THREE HOUSES AND TWO GARAGES IN THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD, to Max Yocum for the following prices: 916 S. Dubuque St. -$50.00; 926 S. Dubuque St. -$503.50; and 930 S. Dubuque St, -$253.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-474, Bk. 64, pp. 1219-1227, ADOPTING AN INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND POLICY FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. City Manager Berlin explained the nonrefundable clause and City Attorney Hayek spoke re submitting the applications and documents for review and consideration by City's bonding counsel. Atty. Robert Downer appeared. Moved by Perrot, seconded by Erdahl, to defer for two weeks a resolution .authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for the sale of land for private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and Plaza Towers Associates (Urban Renewal Parcel No. 64-1). Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perrot, seconded by Erdahl, to defer for two weeks a resolution approving the preliminary design pians for private redevelopment on Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1. Motion carried 6/1, Vevera voting "no". Regarding the resolution approving the preliminary design plans for landscaping and signage for Old Capitol Center (Urban Renewal Parcels 83-1 and 84-1), and on City Atty. Hayek's advice, it was moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to consider the three issues in the resolution (landscaping, color of Osco sign and Theatre sign) separately. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to approve the preliminary design plans for the landscaping for Old Capitol Center (Urban Renewal Parcels 83-1 and 84- 1), as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Regarding approval of the Osco sign, City Mgr. Berlin related a message from Osco's Vice -Pres. of Real Estate, asking Council to reconsider use of their sign. City Atty. Hayek explained Council's legal position, stating that it was appropriate for Council to review the signage. No extra -ordinary mejority vote of Council is required to over -ride the Design Review Comm. recommendation. Councilmembers made several observations regarding the issues. Freda Hieronymus, Old Capitol Center, explained the lease with Osco. Vevera requested voting on the aprovl ere no Council objectif ons.Rollthepcallsvotes on approval ofethegOsco�signrasthee wproposed, 3/4: Ayes: Balmer, Lynch, Vevera. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perrot, Roberts. Motion did not carry. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perrot, to amend the Resolution to disapprove the blue color in the Old Capitol Center logo. After further discussion and suggestions, the motion was withdrawn. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-475, Bk. 64, pp. 1228-1229, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS FOR LANDSCAPING AND SIGNAGE, FOR OLD CAPITOL CENTER (URBAN RENEWAL PARCELS 83-1 AND 84-1), as amended by adding to the attachment MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES C cil Activities October 21, 1980 Page 5 that the following three issues would be referred back to the Design Review Committee for additional review and further recommendation re 1) blue color in Old Capitol Center sign, 2) orange color in Osco Drug sign, and 3) theatre signage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Others appearing for discussion included Dr. Bob Jones, Nancy Seiberling, Atty. Jay Oehler. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, that the ORDINANCE 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 considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING'SECTION 23-188(c) (TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 6/1, Vevera voting "no"., Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage, 6/1, Vevera voting "no" Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 9.15 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. JOHN R. BALMER, MAYO ATTEST:. ABBIE-STOLFUS, L MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES T 40 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 3, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 3, 1980, 1:30 P.M., in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Lynch. Absent: Perret, Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel H80-22, Side 1, 1295-2438. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING Boothroy & Schmeiser present. Rezonin of Jack Youn Property As copies of Atty. Hayek's memo had not D een distribute with the packet, Council agreed to read the material pre- sented and discuss it with Hayek at the next informal meeting. Boothroy advised that the Planning &Zoning Comm. vote was 5-2 in favor of rezoning. Hershberpeer Tract Schmeiser called attention to his memo regarding the materia pr1 esented regarding the request from Atty. Meardon for a statement concerning waiver of City approval for the Hershberger Tract. Previous denial of Oakes/Wegman request because of no second access, discussed. Atty. Hayek advised that he had no objection, but noted that Schmeiser did have valid concerns. He will draft a letter which recites the reasons for the City action, and bring it back for Council's approval. COUNCIL AGENDA AND COUNCIL TIME 1. Memo from Hencin regarding disposal of houses on S. Dubuque St. by auction as distributed in 10/24 packet, noted. Milkman advised date had not been set, but would be soon. 2. City Manager Berlin called attention to the resolution which adds a public service trainee position to the Administrative Pay Plan (CETA) to meet federal requirements, as distributed. The resolution will be posted and added to the agenda. 3. The Human Rights Comm, bylaws will be referred to the Council Rules Committee. Comments were directed to Sec. 3A concerning recommendations for appointments and interviews. A majority did not agree with this statement. 4. Roberts questioned the resolution setting evening parking rates for the ramps, suggesting adding a rate for Sunday use. Observations were made regarding continuing regular procedures for service and when to implement. Berlin commented on the request for provision of bus service on Sunday. 5. Berlin clarified the information regarding addition of position in the Finance Dept. It is Range 9, not nine positions. Previous ranges were noted. 6. Memo from Chiat regarding purchase of the vacated alley by Hy -Vee, and City purchase of 20' of the parcel, noted. Previous assumption was that the City would vacate and sell the property in exchange for the clarification of City ownership of land along Ralston Creek. No one favored purchasing the parcel at $400,000. 7. Atty. Hayek's letter regarding the complaint from Deborah Greer concern- ing destroying a dog. Berlin will investigate and report. Under the proposed ordinance these matters will be under the City Manager's juris- diction. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r" 1295-1450 1450-2147 i i Informal Council November 3, 1980 Page 2 2047-2147 ELLIS AVE. ALLEY PAVING Schmadeke, Farmer present. Property owner Carl Ostrem present. The City Engineer's memo explaining the costs for the 'tion City. noted. Of the two property Owners, Richard Naynvotesof the Council. to the project, which would trigger an extra -ordinary to At the formal meeting, Council will decide if the engineering department is 2141-2300 RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMM. Tinklenberg present. prog. Coordinator Tinklen- Recommendation from the Commission as rioted by Energy of the berg memo. The recommendation was to retain Chapter 17-4(i)(was 2)9 existing Housing Code (concerning storm windows and doors).arding an proposedhousing as the Comm. was not involved or asked for input reg t dprovidetinformatgionstodtheaTaskmeone Force. Hellingowillsinvestigatetto seeif the Commission had discussed this area. 2300-2438 COUNCIL 1 held Mayor renesday announced the30iatlthe Firsnt t Christian Church. Balmer andd e Lynch will attend. 2. City Clerk Stolfus requested direction regarding the request for cab stand downtown. After discussion -of possibilities, Council uld bedecided decided athat it was premature to consider the request, that t the buses have been finally stationed. ms th3 wRoalking t liedthe attentionbus t of the prconstructionaonlhaving Dubuque. Staff chec. SOUTH BRANCH STORMWATER DETENTION FACILITY ounce mem ers a Journe an toure t e South Branch stormwater detention area. EXECUTIVE SESSION Conference Room at the Civic Center, 3:40 P.M. Mayor John Balmer prion esiding. cutive sess Moved by Roberts, secondedSessNonsaustrategy ser to dmeetings ofourn to epublic employersor Sec. 20.17.3 (Negotiating employee organizations, mediation and the dfebkaAt�VeAffirmative rollcall shall be exempt from the provisions of Chap vote, 4/O, Erdahl�Scholten.Vevpra Movedaby Lynch, secondedStafffflembe nt.rbypNeuhauserBetoun� Stolfus, Helling, adjourn, 4:15 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 27, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 27, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Perret. Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel N80-22, Side 1, 345-1295. NORTH SIDE STUDY Schmeiser, Hencin present. 345-790 Memo from Schmeiser in Oct. 24th packet, noted. Staff requested Council direction regarding the alternatives presented in the 1978 North Side Neighborhood Preserva- tion Study. Another meeting could be held with the neighborhood. CCN should have input. Existing staff can continue the study and recommend specific action steps to add to the CIP for funding. Council discussed adequacy of present parking controls, addition of stop signs and traffic signal at Church/Dubuque to help the traffic flow. Formation of historic preservation districts and setting up of the Commission, possibly using a sub -committee of P&Z or Design Review, was suggested. The Commission allows city input in the designation of historic buildings. The proposed geographic area to be covered was shown on the map. Other preservation districts east of Governor, and in other City areas were discussed. Item 4.a. on page 4 of the memo, re land use control, would be impossible to do under Iowa law. Staff will review previous neighborhood comments. TORNADO SIREN - LINCOLN SCHOOL AREA Dr. Hogben present. Mayor Balmer advised Hogben that a letter requesting per- 790-844 mission to move the siren onto school property had been written to Schoolboard Pres. Hayek, and Council was awaiting an answer. Dr. Hogben stated that the Civil Defense had turned off the siren. He was advised to contact the School - board also. Roberts commented that some residents on Post Road could not hear the siren if they were indoors. AGENDA - COUNCIL TIME 1. Regarding designation of Hwy. 218 as route to be used to transport hazardous 844-1295 wastes, City Mgr. Berlin reported on previous Council actions regarding reg- ulations, and on subsequent DEQ, PIRG, DOT and Nat. Regulatory Comm. actions. Cong. Leach is seeking clarification of the ruling, and the City will pre- pare a letter of complaint, also notifying the County Supervisors and the City of Coralville of the designation of Hwy. 218. 2. Cable Television The City's franchise allows construction on public property only. Construction on private property is between Hawkeye Cablevision and the property owner. All complaints are investigated by CATV Specialist Drew Shaffer. Porret reported low -hanging cables on S. Madison. 3. Berlin will schedule discussion of the proposed Ellis Ave. alley paving project for Nov. 3rd, and cost to the City will be explained then. 4. Mayor Balmer called attention to the memo re sewer construction/sidewalk problems, and need for a Council policy on placement of the utilities, or possible change of specifications for sidewalk installed over utilities. 5. Vevera reported that one of the Center St./Dearborn trunk sewer manholes was still plugged. 5. Vevera also questioned regulations for dog -runs near property lines. Staff will investigate. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i Page'2 Informal Council October 27, 1980 7. Neuhauser called attention to flooding on Dearborn St. Berlin will check with the City Engineer. 8. Neuhauser also reported a wash-out on Rohret Road. There are no speed limit signs in this area. Staff will investigate and report. 9. Mayor Balmer thanked the City Manager and Staff for their work Whioh resulted in Penneys opening in the Old Capitol Center on Sunday. Meeting adjourned, 2:50 P.M. i I i i I j� j I c J .y MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i Page'2 Informal Council October 27, 1980 7. Neuhauser called attention to flooding on Dearborn St. Berlin will check with the City Engineer. 8. Neuhauser also reported a wash-out on Rohret Road. There are no speed limit signs in this area. Staff will investigate and report. 9. Mayor Balmer thanked the City Manager and Staff for their work Whioh resulted in Penneys opening in the Old Capitol Center on Sunday. Meeting adjourned, 2:50 P.M. i I i i I j� j I c J .y MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ■ -39 JOINT MEETING WITH BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS/COUNCIL October 28, 1980 JOINT MEETING COUNCIL/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: October 28, 1980, 3:00 P.M. at the Highlander. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Erdahl (3:35 PM), Lynch (4:00 PM). Absent: Perret. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus.' AIRPORT COMMISSION Chrp. Caroline Dieterle called attention to maintenance repairs needed at the Airport. She reported less opposition to the Airport than before, and ex- plained the hangar project, noting that it will not be useable and rentable at the $90,000 phase. They will request to join the equipment replacement fund of the City. Staff and Commissioners are working on the land use problems. Neuhauser suggested concessions be made by each of the parties. Councilman Erdahl present, 3:35 PM. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT Chrp. James Harris advised that there had not been many appeals this year. Their board had drafted new procedure rules and had reviewed the new zoning ordinance. The case re non -conforming use at 344 Beldon is now in Court. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Commissioner Richard B um reported a relatively light workload this year for applications, but they have had many meetings regarding the new zoning ordinance and map. Their public hearing on the ordinance will be Nov. 24th, and Dec. 1st for the map. Each protest will be handled as an individual case. The map will be published, which should precipitate news media coverage. Cable TV can also be used. They have not received a complete report from the legal department on the wording of the ordinance. RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION Chrp. Phtl Hotka commented on several projects, the Energy Fair, the walk- thru audits of public buildings, carpooling. Two pilot solar demonstration projects are almost completed and will be in operation this winter. They recommended more insulation for the Senior Center, which was carried out. They are distributing Energy Saver Manuals. Problems in retaining full membership were noted. Next year they hope to see the completed HVAC project at the Civic Center, and will review energy audits as they are completed. He questioned if P&Z had considered inclusion of solar easements in the new zoning ordinance. Blum replied that they had, in a general way. Some of the measures for improvement noted in the walk-thru energy audits have been instituted. Energy is addressed in the new building code. Councilman Lynch present, 4:00 PM. RIVERFRONT COMMISSION Chrp. Bill Gilpin noted that the river corridor zone for the new zoning ord. had been Tinalized. Construction of the Rocky Shore bikepath has been deferred. The Sturgis Ferry Boat Ramp is operable, but has not been accepted by the City, so there has been no publicity or opening ceremony. The bike path is finished at City Park. For FY'82 they will be meeting regarding erosion along the river, will work for a boat ramp above Burlington St. He stated that altho no Councilmember was present at the Johnson County Conserva- tion Comm. meeting regarding the restoration of the Coralville power dam and walkway, six Riverfront Comm. members were present. Erdahl apologized for missing the meeting. Gilpin requested assurance that they would have services MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 y CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council October 28, 1980 of a staffperson for the coming year, possibly 7/2-time. He noted good cooperation from the other Commissions during the past year, from the University & Council also. The Coralville Dam issue will be on the agenda for the COG meeting on Wednesday. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Chrp. Jim Berry pointed out that services to the public had been maintained despite budget and personnel reductions, and noted concerns regarding funding for the Mercer Park Concession/Restrooms/Storage Building needed. There are 400 persons 1 four nights a week using the playing field area. They are asking for consider- ation of construction of four racquetball courts, three areas for parks, 8 acres/ Miller Park, 3 acres/Neuzil tract (U. Hts.), and 8 acres/SW Park. He requested a Council policy to guide P&R re provision of new parks, Council providing the fund- ing and P&R identifying the area. He asked for reappointment of Robert Crum to the Commission, knowing that it was Council's policy not to reappoint persons to the Commission. Balmer explained that there is a lot of interest in Parks & Rec. and there is a waiting list for applicants to the Commission. Neuhauser explained that Council had discussed park land acquisition at the last informal session, and had suggested that an amount of money be reserved each year so there would be funding available. Berry requested that there be a responsible person on the City staff that volunteers could turn to for problems, such as training for umpires. He questioned what Council would do with Elm Grove Park. Mayor Balmer stated that appraisals of the property are being gotten, for 1/2 of the parcel, and for the whole parcel, and then Council will consider sale of the property. HOUSING COMMISSION/HOUSING BOARD OF APPEALS Chrp. Diane.K aus called attention to the many meetings held on revision to the Housing OcCUpancy and Maintenance Code. The final draft is ready today. They also held a meeting for public input on these revisions, upheld the City regarding the Lakeside case, reviewed seven housing rehab grants, heard many appeals, She related concerns they have concerning the public housing program. Next year they might have a workshop on congregate housing, will be working with Council on implementation and enforcement of the new Housing Code, possibly having a public hearing to educate the public, as the Code will now cover rental duplexes and rental single family houses. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE C 7p. Annette i y noted that the Committee appreciated Council's decisions re- garding the Plaza and the Streetscape projects. They have written a letter of commendation to Perpetual Savings & Loan re their ,iew, building. The building department now notifies the committee when a building permit is taken out. One problem they have is that the developer brings plans that are not completed, for their review. She called attention to the design symposium that is being held at Old Brick on Oct. 30th at 5 PM. Neuhauser related Council's previous discussion re having historic preservation districts and naming of a commission. COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS Chrp. Jim a FRZ the committee's responsibilities, monitoring of Community Dev. Block Grant programs, They received some complaints regarding sidewalks installed in the neighborhood site program. Councilmembers noted other areas, Kirkwood arid Bloomington/Davenport, where contractors corrected their work. Dieterlie mentioned inadequate refilling of dirt along the edges of sidewalk. Erdahl called attention to the problem of staff not presenting an issue early enough for the Committee's review, such as the undergrounding of cable downtown. The Committee was advised to contact the City Manager or Council in these i instances. MICROFILMED BY i JORM MICR+LAB i` CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES Page 3 Informal Council BOARD OF APPEALS/BUILDING CODE October 28, 1980 Chrp. Warren Buchan commented on their review of the Building Code, and amendments and deletions. They had four appeals this last year. Next year they will work with the Fire Dept, on appeals, and will work more closely with the Homebuilder's Association. He noted that they also have a problem in keeping members, and have two vacancies. The Building Inspector calls a meeting when necessary. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Comm-Arletta Ore up stated that the Commission had held one hearing last year. had administered examinations twice, had made changes in examinations for entry- level firefighter. They are working on full compliance with Chapter400, with the attorneys, for employees other than Police and Fire. She called attention to legislation to eliminate the Civil Service Comm. Neuhauser questioned if there was any problem with seniority between Civil Service and collective bargaining. Orelup advised that the person had to pick one area or the other. SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION They hreviewedythecfinalizedadvised architecturalplans a�for�the Center (Old Post Office). There will be a photo historical record of the project. The Commission hasrst full Year of been planning for co-ordination of services to the elderly with the Council of Elders and service provider organizations, and has been preparing an Operational Hand- book. They have established a.gift fund. The construction work on the Center is on schedule, and opening might be scheduled in July , if not it will be Sept. They will have a contest to name the center and to design a logo. The Center will serve Cbngregate Meals, will be open from 9 to 5. She called attention to the limited parking available, and concern over pedestrian traffic from the buses, timing of the traffic lights. They wi11 be co-ordinating with the Ecumenical Housing program, and a proposed day-care center for elderly program initiated by the Board of Supervisors. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Chrp. Linda McGuire outlined the duties of the Commission, and stated that the complaints wpre not moved to the Commission quickly enough, but they will now have thlr major portion of time of the Civil Rights Specialist. Several problems were resolved informally, such as making the theatres and the parks accessible to.the handicapped; Educational activities included a breakfast, representation on Chamber of Commerce Affirmative Action Committee. They have redone the bylaws, attended the City Affirmative Action Task Force meeting's, assisted in filling two vacant staff positions. They would like to have the Co� uncil. She ttion of hankebhearing e their suppoofficer, anrtmight be requestinthe geeld funds from thruout and the department reorganization, and requested permission to make recommendations regarding appointments to the Commission. Erdahl suggested that they try to but not get people to apply, and make informal recommendations to one Councilmember, o Regarding the kWoodfield rcase, ethe tfirst phaseriso inc District CunilmembersCourt, the I second has been conciliated with the State (advertisements). BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES oar mem er E astrow reported that the new Library building is on schedule for construction, and on budget, with a.projected May 4, 1981 opening date. The 1 new computer, the only one where circulation and bibliographic areas both are computerized, is functioning. Participation has increased in several program areas. Fines are up 44%. They absorbed the increased patronage with a decrease in em- ployees, but have reduced Sunday operating hours, deleted income tax services, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 4 Informal Council October 28, 1980 reduced Special programs for adults and children. The cost of materials has risen three times the inflation rate. The small collection is circulated rapidly, and with the new building, increased patronage is anticipated. They will request additional funding for staff and materials. They are concerned about keeping the accesses to the Library open, on Linn St., during the construction of the Hotel/Armstrong project. Berlin explained recompensating the block grant program $155,000, for the library site. Zastrow commented on their fund drive, which now has $28,000 pledged, one item for the blind being a private project. One out of five is a gfft book. BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Chrp. Bob Pepper out toed the function of the Commission. The next deadline for Hawkeye Cablevision is April 1981, calling for provision of cable to 90% of area. In phase 1 and 2A, 50% of households have been connected. 28 will be done next week, and the rest of the City by the end of the year, except for those being installed underground, and those will be after the spring thaw. There are 1600 subscribers, 10% of the households in Iowa City, of which 95% are taking pay services, 75%. taking two pay services. University Heights and Coralville will follow after the first of the year. All complaints are to go to Cable TV Special- ist Drew Shaffer, and if he cannot settle them, the Commission will be the arbi- trator, however, all complaints should be written. They are encouraging local programming, and free workshops on how to use the equipment are being run by Shaffer. The City channel was used 78 times the first two weeks in October. He reported on the notoriety Iowa City has received regarding its system, a model for other communities. He commented that the resolution passed by Council limiting developers discussion with Councilmembers, except at formal meetings, will probably keep Council out of litigation. POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Boar mem er i Barnes commente on coDlposition of the membership on the Boards. They receive funds from four sources, Police and Fire employees, the State, the City, and from investment of funds. Retirement benefits are recomputed each year. Data accumulated by the City staff, commended for their very competent work, is prepared and sent to an outside actuarial firm for study and recommenda- tion, as al'U actuarial assumptions should be correct. Refunds from the annuity program have been made. Mayor Balmer thanked each Chairperson and their commission members for their efforts, their input and their time.He noted that Iowa City has a very active citizenry. He requested that those present and their fellow members continue their interest in all areas of city government. Meeting adjourned, 6:00 P.M. i i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA13 } CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES