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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-09-23 Council minutesINFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 8, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: September 8, 1960, at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. Councilmembers preset: Balmer, Roberts, Neuhauser, Vevera, Perret, Erdahl (1:45 PM), Lynch (1:50 PM). Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions as noted. TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel 80-18, Side 1, 2430 -End. and Side 2, 1-2215. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. 2430 -End Rezone Young property, RIA to R3A. This item is subject of executive session. Annexation of Wayne Waters property. Receipt of the approval of the annexation from the City Deve opment Board was noted, so Council can give the final„ reading of the rezoning ordinance at the meeting of the 9th. Spring Valley Subd. Property is in Coralville but within Iowa City's area of annexation as outlined in the agreement. Boothroy related previous action of P&Z, Staff and County. Our P&Z recommends denial of the subdivision, because of the question of the secondary access. The developer explained the county's easement, & his problem in getting a 66' access right-of-way.' Councilman Erdahl present, 1:45 PM. Councilman Lynch present, 1:50 PM. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. 2 3. Side 2, 1-397 Extension of time for Hawkeye Cablevision, Item 19. BCC Chr. Pepper was present to give the Commission's views on the questions of extension of time for completion of the 1st phase, and whether or not to fine them. A majority agreed on allowing an extension,.3 members felt it was not appropriate to fine them. Hawkeye Cablevision representatives Blough and Yulkin were present. Staff will check with Legal to make sure the fine is not mandatory. Councilmembers called attention to complaints received regarding the easements over private property. The basic problem which has not been resolved is whether or. not a utility can charge for use of their utility, and the purchaser use the utility easements also. .The method of advance notice to property owners was discussed. John Gingrich appeared re his application for liquor license for Kane's Depot. Regulations were outlined, previous problem noted and special meeting as called pointed out. Councilmembers agreed that he would have to have a complete application submitted by 5PM, to be added to the agenda. Members from Iowa City for JCCOG were named. Balmer, Lynch,.Perret, Erdahl & Roberts will be representatives, Neuhauser and Vevera as alternates. For the other 3 alternates, it was suggested that P&Z members and Dennis Showalter be named. VEHICLE FUEL CONVERSION Dailey & Vitosh present. 397-4818 Cars converte would refuel at the Service Building. Only seven gallons of compressed natural gas can be carried (not propane). Public Technology has provided sources and materials for the Staff. Costs for vehicle conversion, storage of gas,and equipment were outlined. PARCEL 82-1b INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND FINANCING Chiat present. 488-577 City Mgr. Berlin pointe out t e memo re the draft prospectus, which includes some changes from Don Zuchelli. A draft of the criteria to apply to other applications will be ready a week from Friday. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES W Page 2 Informal Council September 8, 1980 FOSTER ROAD ALIGNMENT Boothroy, Glasgow, neighborhood residents. 577-730 Council reaffirmed their agreement for the northerly alignment as outlined at the last discussion. Schmeiser's memo on purchase of house noted. A resident stated that the news article had ruined the sale of his house. A letter will be written to the two residents stating Council's intention to use the northerly route. Glasgow was directed to contact the staff in regard to appropriate street width for Foster Rd. RULES COMMITTEE Asst. City Manager called attention to need for setting a meeting of the Council Rules Committee to discuss the revised bylaws for the Committee on Community Needs. it will be posted on the bulletin board that the meeting will be held on Sept. 90, 7:20 PM, in the Conference Room. MELROSE COURT REOPENING Scholten, Zimmerman & neighborhood residents. 730-1238 Asst. Atty. Sc o ten stated that Councilman Lynch had no conflict of interest, as questioned by Atty. Zimmerman in his letter. Lynch commented on the allegation. After discussion,a majority of Councilmembers agreed to lower the speed limit, pfter the appropriate study had been made, and to install the 4 -way stop at Brookland Park Place. Traffic Engr. Brachtel's memo was discussed. Neuhauser requested a report on compliance with the 4 -way stop installed on Court & Oakland. Berlin called attention to meetings held with representatives of the University re alternatives for Melrose Ave. & Byington. HOTEL -DEPARTMENT STORE BLOCK 64 1238-1420 Don Scatena, representing Meadow Link, Inc. and Plaza Towers Assoc. reported on progress made in reaching a satisfactory lease with Armstrongs, and on financing. Bond counsel's opinion was distributed. The Management Agreement with the hotel has been signed. Staff expressed concerns about the financial commitment for both phases.` Berlin advised that the City would not convey the land until they were sure that from a financial standpoint the project would be built: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT REUSE Schmadeke, Showalter, Gilpin for Riverfront 1420-1919 Conn., and Bezanson & Dague for University present for discussion. Berlin explained the request from.the Univ. re treatment of sludge,and recommended reserving judgement on sale of larger piece of property; and pointed out two decision points, 1)agreement on the concept of use of part of the plant to treat the University sludge, as it is critical to the design of the new plant, and 2) agreement to proceed with the joint proposal to the Dept. of Energy re the feasibility study re fuel. There was Council consensus to proceed with the study. Staff to present information on other issues discussed in re to sale of land. STURGIS FERRY PARK. 1719-1774 Staff requested postponing of the discus:.ion until Parks & Rec. Comm. ha; a recommendation. Gilpin advised that the Riverfront Comm. wanted to con•.I.rur,l, the gazebos. Berlin wanted to use Block Grant monies on project; relatinel directly to the river, because of the question of responsibility--Riverfront or Parks & Rec. ADVERTISING ON THE BUSES Wioto present. 1994-2207 Memo from Wioto noted. No one favored changing the policy to allow exemption for ballot issues. APPOINTMENT TO MAYORS YOUTH BOARD Consensus to appoint Janet Lown. 2209-2215 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES n 1"niv •3 Infnr'ma1 Council 8( EXECUTIVE SESSION September 8, 19 Moved b— y� Seconded by Lynch to adjourn to executive session under Sec. 28A.5.1(c) To discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation, where disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Motion carried, 6/1, Upon the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Perret Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts. Nays: Vevera. Time: 4:50 P.M., Conference Room. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, 4lioto, Stolfus, Schmeiser. Tape- recorded on Reel #19, Side N1, 855-960. Council discussed Young and McLaughlin lawsuits. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts to adjourn, 5:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. i MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R�LAB t CEDAR RAPIDS • DES FIDINES iY MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 9/9/80 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg., mtg., 9/9/80, 7:30 P. M., at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (8:10), Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret (7:50), Roberts, Vevera, Absent: None. Mayor Balmer proclaimed Iowa City Community Theatre Week, September 9-16, 1980. Penny Hall and G. Arnold Johnson appeared, thanking the Recreation Center for their cooperation. Mayor Balmer announced the addition of a Special *class C Beer -Wine license for Bushnell's Turtle to the Consent Calendar. 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. ,8/26/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Appeals Bd.-7/10/80; Human Rights Comm. -8/25/80; Resources Conservation Comm.- 7/29/80; Broadband Telecommunications Comm.- 7/15/80; Airport Comm. -8/14/80; Planning & Zoning Comm. -8/7/80, 8/21/80; Senior Center Comm. -8/7/80; Committee on Community Needs - 8/6/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 63: RES. 384, P. 957, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 385, P. 958, SUNDAY SALESFOR; KEN'S PIZZA, 1950 Lower Muscatine. RES. 386, p. 959 CIGARETTEISSUING APPROVING SPECIAL CLASS C BEER -WINE LICENSE FOR BUSHNELL'S TURTLE, 127 E. College Street. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $3,1.72,585.69 for the period of June 1 through June 30, 1980, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Correspondence: Jen Madsen re ERA Posters on buses, referred to the City Manager for reply. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Dance Studios I and II for a performance on 8/23/80, approved. Michael Lewis for a Political rally. on 9/5/80, approved. Johnson County Republican Headquarters for 9/6 and 9/7/80, approved. Joseph Teeling for an MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions September 9, 1980 mbulatory vending permit to sell bagels, Page 2 approved. Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: New Pioneer Co-op to have a street dance on Van Buren near the closed intersection with Washington Street 9/13/80, approved. on Iowa Abortion Rights Action League for use Of Blackhawk Minipark on 9/11, 9/12, 9/13/80, approved. Mobilization for Survival for use of Civic Center parking lot for a dance 9/6/80, denied for lack of insurance. Lamda Chi Alpha Fraternity for use of alley near the fraternit' 8/28/80, approved. ys parking lot on Affirmative roll call and Perret absent. vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl � Moved by Neuhauser, seconded b set a public hearing for 9/30/80 y Roberts, t° I rezone Jack I. Young's Property 7.30 P. M., to Motion carried unanimously,p y from RIA to R3A. absent. ,.S/0, Erdahl and Perret Moved by Neuhauser, ,seconded by Veverato recommend denial of the Spring Valley Subdivision, Part 1, to Coralville City Council, for the reasons stated when the Iowa City City Council previously denied the Preliminary unanimously. Plat., Motion carried Moved, by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, that the ORDINANCE OPENING MELROSE COURT TO MOTOR VEHICULAR and TRAFFIC FROM ONLY GREENWOOD DRIVE, be considered stated that en irst vote Councilmanrnth Passage-' City Atty. Hayek interest. Councilmeman Lynch Perrhad no conflict of Motion to consider carried present, use P.M 4 Perret voting 'no' and Erdahl abse t. Roll call vote on first vote for passage, 4/2, Neuhauser and 'i Perret.voting.'no', Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded b the rulerequiringY Vevera, that cunsiaered and votedon tfor O'd'nances must be meetings prior to the meeting at we at two Council finally passed be meeting which it is to be consideration and votes n eve'd that the second 3006, Bk. 17, pp, 91-98 REZONING dAPPROX MATEthat ORD. LY THREE TO FOUR ACRES FROM COUNTY RS TO CITY RIA LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 EAST (OPPOSITE HEINZ I MANUFACTURING/WATERS PROPERTY), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved b Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ord ante be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. MICROFIL14ED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions September 9, 1980 Page 3 Jim Barfuss, 302 Melrose Avenue, objected to a statement allegedly made by the City Treasurer regarding students. Berlin stated that if the quote was correct, it was not the ;view of City government. Mayor Balmer suggested writing a letter to the Chamber of Commerce and specifically to Keith Kafer commending him for the actions taken to get rail service back in the community. Councilmembers agreed. Councilmember Erdahl present, 8:10 P.M. A public hearing was held on disposal of property -vacated College Street. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-388, Bk. 63, pp. 961-9621 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CLERK TO ATTEST A QUITCLAIM DEED CONVEYING VACATED COLLEGE STREET BLOCK TO STATE OF IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on the plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the construction of the court and corridor for the Downtown Parking Facility -Ramp A. No one appeared. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt .RES. 80-389, Bk. 63, pp. 963-964, APPROVING PLANS,SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE' CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT AND CORRIDOR FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITY -RAMP A. Affirmative roll call vote 'unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer announced two vacancies for unexpired terms ending 1/1/82 on the Resources Conservation Commission and urged Councilmembers to recruit eligible applicants. The appointments will be made at the 10/14/80 Council meeting. Mayor Balmer announced that the two vacancies on the Board of Appeals for unexpired terms ending 12/31/82 would be re -advertised. Moved by ,Perret, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Janet Garden unexpired te m ending 4/15/83on5thee� Mayor's Youth Employment Board. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application to construct an entrance from private property (new Davis Heating and Air Conditioning) to primary road extension of the IDOT (Highway 1 West). Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch abstaining. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, authorizing the Public Works Director to sign a MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Ofilctat Act[ons request to IDOT for the establishment of a special September 9, 1980 public road connection, the realignment of Scott Page 4 Blvd. at Highway 6. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-390, Bk. 63, p. 965, APPROVING ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL GOVERNMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-391, Bk.. 63, p. 966, ESTABLISHING MEMBERSHIP IN THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL GOVERNMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to approve the following appointments to the Johnson County Council of Governments: Representatives: Councilmembers Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Perret and Roberts. Alternates: Councilmembers Neuhauser and Vevera; Dennis Showalter, Dir. of Parks & Rec.; and 2 Planning & Zoning Commission members (to be announced at a later. time). Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-392, Bk. 63, pp. 967-972, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FY80 STREET FINANCE REPORT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded;by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-393, Bk. 63, pp. 973-975, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND .THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL .AGREEMENT WITH A BETTER CAB COMPANY FOR TAXI SERVICE SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE SEATS PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote, unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuahuser, to adopt RES. 80-394, Bk. 63, pp. '976-977, REGARDING THE REQUEST BY HAWKEYE CABLEVISION, INC. FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE APRIL 18, 1980, DEADLINE FOR 25 PERCENT AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE, extending contract to July 11, 1980. Resolution adopted, 6/1, Roberts voting 'no'. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-395, Bk. 63, pp. 978-981, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HILLS, IOWA, CONCERNING THE ANNEXATION OF RAILROAD RIGHT- OF-WAY. Resolution adopted, 6/1, Neuhauser voting 'no'. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-396, Bk. 63, pp. 982-1008, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SOLICITATION OF MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR 1API11 • DEB I401NE5 Official Actions OFFERS TO PURCHASE LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT, September 9, 1980 Parcel 82-1b. Affirmative roll call Page 5 unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. vote Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the resolution authorizing the sale in Block Two of Cook, Sargent, Downey's Addition (west of Gilbert Street and south of Kirkwood Avenue), be deferred two weeks. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-397, Bk. 63, p. 1009, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS PURCHASES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVE- MENTS WHEN THE TOTAL COST OF SUCH PUBLIC IMPROVE- MENTS DOES NOT EXCEED THE SUM OF $25,000. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. It was mvoed by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn to executive session under Sec. 20.17.3 Negotiating Sessions, strategy meetings of public employers or employee organizations, mediation and the deliberative process of arbitration shall be exempt from .the. provisions of Chapter 2BA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. r Time8:30 P.M.,, Conference Room at the Civic Center. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn, 9:50 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. A more complete description of Council activi- s i on he office of the City Clerk. /A I �STO FUSY CITY LERK JOHN BALMER, MAYOR SU MITTED TO R SS- TIZEN 9/19/80 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES E COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES September 9, 1980, Iowa City Council, reg., mtg., 9/9/80, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (8:10), Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret (7:50), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Hayek, Helling, Chiat, Farmer, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-19, Side 1, 630-1366. Mayor Balmer proclaimed Iowa City Community Theatre Week, September 9-16, 1980. Penny Hall and G. Arnold Johnson appeared, thanking the Recreation Center for their cooperation. Mayor Balmer announced the addition of a Special Class C Beer -Wine license for Bushnell's Turtle to the Consent Calendar. 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., 8/26/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Appeals Bd.- 7/10/80; Human Rights Comm. -8/25/80; Resources Conservation Comm. - 7/29/80; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -7/15/80; Airport Comm. 8/14/80; Planning 8 Zoning Comm. -8/7/80, 8/21/80; Senior Center Comm. -8/7/80; Committee on Community Needs -8/6/80., Permit Resolutions, Book 63: RES. 384, p. 957, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 385, p. 958, SUNDAY SALES FOR -KEN'S PIZZA PARLORS, INC. dba KEN'S PIZZA, 1950 Lower Muscatine. .RES. 386, p. 959, ISSUING CIGARETTE'PERMIT. RES. 387, p. 960,. APPROVING SPECIAL CLASS C BEER -WINE LICENSE FOR BUSHNELL'S TURTLE, INC. dba BUSHNELL'S TURTLE, 127 E. College Street. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $3,172,585.69 for the period of June 1 through June 30, 1980, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Correspondence: Jen Madsen re ERA posters on buses, referred to the City Manager for reply. -Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Dance Studios I and II for a performance on 8/23/80, approved. Michael Lewis for a political rally on 9/5/80, approved. Johnson County Republican Headquarters for 9/6 and 9/7/80, approved. Joseph Teeling for an ambulatory vending permit to sell bagels, approved. Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: New Pioneer Co-op to have a street dance on Van Buren near the closed intersection with Washington Street on 9/13/80, approved. Iowa Abortion Rights Action League for use of Blackhawk Minipark on 9/11, 9/12, 9/13/80, approved. Mobilization for Survival for use of Civic Center parking lot for a dance 9/6/80, denied for lack of insurance. Lamda Chi Alpha Fraternity for'use of alley near the fraternity's parking lot on 8/28/80, approved. MICROFIL711111A11181 JORM M CEDAR RAPIDS L .Icil Activities September 9, 1980 Page 2 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Perret absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to set a public hearing for 9/30/80, 7:30 P.M., to rezone Jack I. Young's property from RIA to R3A. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Perret absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to recommend denial of the Spring Valley Subdivision, Part 1, to Coralville City Council, for the reasons stated when the Iowa City City Council previously denied the Preliminary Plat. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, that the ORDINANCE OPENING MELROSE COURT TO MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM ONLY GREENWOOD DRIVE, be considered and given first vote for passage. City Atty. Hayek stated that Councilman Lynch had no conflict of interest, and stated his views regarding the allegation. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views re the opening of Melrose Court. Councilmember Perret present, 7:50 P.M. Motion to consider carried, 4/.2, Neuhauser and Perret voting 'no' and Erdahl absent. Roll call vote on first vote for passage, 4/2, Neuhauser and Perret voting 'no', Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be. considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 80-3006, Bk. 17, pp. 91-93, REZONING APPROXIMATELY THREE TO FOUR ACRES FROM COUNTY RS TO CITY RIA LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 EAST (OPPOSITE HEINZ MANUFACTURING/WATERS PROPERTY), be voted upon .for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by, Perret, that the ordinance bel.finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Jim Barfuss, 302 Melrose Avenue, objected to a statement allegedly made by the City Treasurer regarding students. Berlin stated that if the quote was correct, it was not the view of City government. Neuhauser called attention to the narrow curbs on River Street. Berlin explained that an asphalt overlay program will take up about one- half of the height of a curb, but the "staff "would investigate. Mayor Balmer suggested writing a letter to the ChamberofCommerce and specifically to Keith Kafer commending him for the actions taken to get rail service back in the community. Councilmembers agreed. Balmer called attention to Coralville's decision to not put the hotel -motel tax on the ballot which would give citizens the opportunity to vote on the question, noting his concern over diminishing revenues for city government. Councilmember Erdahl present; 8:10 P.M. Vevera called attention to the memo from Transit Manager Mose re the transit system and asked that it be given to the news media. Berlin advised that all information and memos were provided to the news media. A public hearing was held on disposal of property -vacated College Street. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-388, Bk. 63, pp. 961-962, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CLERK TO ATTEST A QUITCLAIM DEED CONVEYING VACATED COLLEGE STREET MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES BLOCK TO STATE OF IOWA Councilmembers present. C cil Activities September 9, 1980 Page 3 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all A public hearing was held on the plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the construction of the court and corridor for the Downtown Parking Facility -Ramp A. No one appeared. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-389, Bk. 63, pp. 963-964, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT AND CORRIDOR FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITY -RAMP A. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. Mayor Balmer announced two vacancies for unexpired terms ending 1/1/82 on the Resources Conservation Commission and urged Councilmembers to recruit eligible applicants. The appointments will be made at the 10/14/80 Council meeting. Mayor Balmer announced that the two vacancies on the Board of Appeals for unexpired terms ending 12/31/82 would be re -advertised. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Janet Lown, 417 Garden Street, to fill an unexpired term ending 4/15/83 on the Mayor's Youth Employment Board. Notion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application to construct an entrance from private property (new Davis Heating and Air Conditioning) .to; primary road extension of the IDOT (Highway 1 West). Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch abstaining. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, authorizing the Public Works Director to. sign a request to IDOT for the establishment of a special public .road connection, the realignment, of Scott Blvd. at Highway 6. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-390, Bk. 63, p. 965, APPROVING ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL GOVERNMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Perret called attention to hard work of the Committee, City staff, and Johnson County Regional Planning Commission in this area. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-391, Bk. 63, p. 966, ESTABLISHING MEMBERSHIP IN THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL GOVERNMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to approve the following appointments to the Johnson County Council of Governments: Representa- tives: Councilmembers Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Perret and Roberts. Alternates: Councilmembers Neuhauser and Vevera; Dennis Showalter, Dir. of Parks & Rec.; and 2 Planning & Zoning Commission members (to be announced at a later time). Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council - members present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES rr - :ncil Activities - September 9, 1980 Page 4 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-392, Bk. 63, pp, 967-972, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FY80 STREET FINANCE REPORT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-393, Bk. 63, PP. 973-975, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH A BETTER CAB COMPANY FOR TAXI SERVICE SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE SEATS PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuahuser, to adopt RES. 80-394, Bk. 63, pp. 976-977, REGARDING THE REQUEST BY HAWKEYE CABLEVISION, INC. FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE APRIL 18, 1980, DEADLINE FOR 25 PERCENT AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE, extending contract to July 11, 1980. Resolution adopted, 6/1, Roberts voting 'no'. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-395, Bk. 63, pp. 978-981, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HILLS, IOWA, CONCERNING THE ANNEXATION OF RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. Resolution adopted, 6/1, Neuhauser voting 'no'. Moved by Perret;'seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-396, Bk. 63, PP. 982-1008, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO PURCHASE LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT, Parcel 82-1b.. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser,' seconded by Vevera, that the resolution authorizing:the sale yin Block Two of Cook, Sargent, Downey's Addition (west of -Gilbert Street and' south, Kirkwood Avenue), be deferred two weeks. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-397, Bk. 63, P. 1009, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS PURCHASES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR. PUBLIC. IMPROVEMENTS WHEN THE TOTAL COST OF SUCH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS' DOES NOT EXCEED THE SUM OF $25,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. It was mooed by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn to executive session iunder Sec. 20.17.3 Negotiating Sessions, strategy meetings of public employers or employee organizations, mediation and the deliberative process of arbitration shall be exempt from theprovisions of Chapte 28A. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Time: 8:30 P.M., Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Scholten, Vitosh, Eggers, Helling, Karr, Gritsch and Consultant Steve Rynecki. Tape-recorded on Reel N19, Side 1, 970-2087. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn, 9:50 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES September 23, 1980 Iowa City Council, September 23, 1980, reg. mtg., 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret StaffinembersBerlin, He , Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. ll Scholten, Chiat e H uer, Stolfus, Karr. Co ncilominuteshtapeYr clorded ond dTape 80-19, Side 1, 2322 -End and Side 2, 1-628. Mayor Balmer proclaimed Diabetes Bike Ride Day, September 28, 1980. Moved by Robowing items an erts, the Consentseconded Calc enderbe receivey Lynch, that d, orllapproved, and/or adopted, as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 9/9/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -8/26/80; Board of Library Trustees -8/28/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 63: RES. 80-414, p. 1045, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-415, p. 1046, SUNDAY SALES FOR T.I. INVESTMENTS, INC. dba GODFATHER'S PIZZA, 531 Highway 1 West. RES. 80- 416, p. 1047, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-417, p, 1048, SUNDAY SALES FOR ASK CO., dba FELIX AND OSCAR'S, 5 S. Dubuque Street. RES. 80-418, p. 1049, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $3,190,652.51 for the period of July 1 through July 31, 1980, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Motion setting public hearing on 10/7/80 to adopt the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code as prepared by the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs Association. Public hearing will be held at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. RES. 80-419, Bk. 63, pp, 1050-1051, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FY81 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, by L.L. Pelling Co. RES. 80-420, BK. 63, PID. 1052-1053, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS - CURB RAMP AND SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM (HIGHLAND 1Jo 054-11055, ACCEPTINGTHECSANITARYYSEWERIIN BARKER'S OFIRST A DITION,pas constructed by Knowling Bros. Contract Co. RES. 80-422, Bk. 63, pp. 1056-1057, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE LOWER CITY PARK BIKE TRAIL FY81, by L.L. Pelling Co. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Knights of Columbus requesting two parking stalls for the handicapped in the 300 block of Washington Street. Councilmember Perret arrived, 7:33 P.M. Ltr. from Richard Summerwill re proposed issuance of industrial revenue bonds for Stephens of Iowa City, I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i i COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES September 23, 1980 Iowa City Council, September 23, 1980, reg. mtg., 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret StaffinembersBerlin, He , Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. ll Scholten, Chiat e H uer, Stolfus, Karr. Co ncilominuteshtapeYr clorded ond dTape 80-19, Side 1, 2322 -End and Side 2, 1-628. Mayor Balmer proclaimed Diabetes Bike Ride Day, September 28, 1980. Moved by Robowing items an erts, the Consentseconded Calc enderbe receivey Lynch, that d, orllapproved, and/or adopted, as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 9/9/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -8/26/80; Board of Library Trustees -8/28/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 63: RES. 80-414, p. 1045, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-415, p. 1046, SUNDAY SALES FOR T.I. INVESTMENTS, INC. dba GODFATHER'S PIZZA, 531 Highway 1 West. RES. 80- 416, p. 1047, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-417, p, 1048, SUNDAY SALES FOR ASK CO., dba FELIX AND OSCAR'S, 5 S. Dubuque Street. RES. 80-418, p. 1049, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $3,190,652.51 for the period of July 1 through July 31, 1980, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Motion setting public hearing on 10/7/80 to adopt the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code as prepared by the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs Association. Public hearing will be held at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. RES. 80-419, Bk. 63, pp, 1050-1051, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FY81 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, by L.L. Pelling Co. RES. 80-420, BK. 63, PID. 1052-1053, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS - CURB RAMP AND SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM (HIGHLAND 1Jo 054-11055, ACCEPTINGTHECSANITARYYSEWERIIN BARKER'S OFIRST A DITION,pas constructed by Knowling Bros. Contract Co. RES. 80-422, Bk. 63, pp. 1056-1057, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE LOWER CITY PARK BIKE TRAIL FY81, by L.L. Pelling Co. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Knights of Columbus requesting two parking stalls for the handicapped in the 300 block of Washington Street. Councilmember Perret arrived, 7:33 P.M. Ltr. from Richard Summerwill re proposed issuance of industrial revenue bonds for Stephens of Iowa City, I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities September 23, 1980 Page 2 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-423, BK. 63, pp. 1058-1059, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LSNRD OF THOMAS & BETTS/ANSLEY CORPORATION. Mike Kammerer, Shive Hattery, thanked City staff members for their help. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer announced that items #6, the holding of a public hearing and #7, the resolution relating to issuance of industrial revenue bonds to Thomas & Betts would be discussed at this time. There were no objections. A public hearing was held on intention to issue $5,500,00 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for the Thomas & Betts Corporation Project. Martin Kelly and Hadji Dayala, representatives of Thomas & Betts, appeared and explained how the gold plating process and sludge removal will comply with City, County and State regulations. Keith Kafer, Executive Vice -President of Chamber of Commerce, commended Council for their action. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-424, Bk. 63, pp. 1060-1072, RELATING TO THE HOLDING OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVING PROCEEDING WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,500,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer stated he was pleased the plant would remain in Iowa City. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, that ORD. 80-3007, Bk. 17, pp. 94- 96, OPENING MELROSE COURT TO MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM ONLY GREENWOOD DRIVE, be passed and adopted at this time. Roll call vote on final vote for passage carried, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Perret, Erdahl, Neuhauser. Councilmember Neuhauser voiced concern with this action. Councilmember Erdahl expressed his concerns in the area of hazardous wastes, and requested assistance of someone with impartial expertise for evaluation. City Manager Berlin will check with Veenstra & Kimm Engineers. Councilmember Neuhauser questioned whether the policy for commercial area Industrial Revenue Bonds could be amended to require them to go thru the Design Review process. Councilmember Lynch and others requested a recent report from Old Capitol on opening dates and other information for the new mall. Councilmember Vevera questioned when the crossarm would be repaired on First Avenue railroad crossing, since railroad service is coming back into the City. Keith Kafer, Chamber of Commerce, stated the crossing would be repaired. City Manager will investigate when sidewalk will be installed on Washington and Madison. Regarding the status of AMTRAK service, Mr. Kafer reported that freight lines would be first. Councilmembers offered assistance in obtaining AMTRAK service to community. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-425, Bk. 63, pp. 1073-1076, TO LEASE OFFICE SPACE ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE DAVIS BUILDING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. City Mgr. Berlin will check to make sure we are meeting safety codes. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities September 23, 1980 Page 3 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-426, Bk. 63, pp, 1077-1083, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES TO GORDON RUSSELL ENTERPRISES dba RUSSELL'S TOWING SERVICE, as amended. Asst. City Manager Halling noted the two changes in agreement. Page 3, Section 3, paragraph a, the following sentence should be added to the end of the paragraph. "Actual expenses shall not include costs paid by any reclaiming owner." Page 11 Section 1 afor the s follows: Russell's Towing is hereby designated asrthe aAgent ofph a,othe Crad ity towing es impoundeursuant to Secion 23-21 of the Code of0 dinancesrofeIowae of vCity,eIowa, 1979tl the disposiitiontof abandoned vehicles pursuant to Section 321.89 of the Code of Iowa; together with other i such towing as may be designated by the City." Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present and Lynch abstaining. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-427, Bk. 63, p. 1084, REJECTING BIDS FOR THE MERCER PARK CONCESSION/RESTROOM BUILDING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-428, Bk. 63, PP. 1085-1091, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A JOINT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE ECUMENICAL HOUSING CORPORATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-429, Bk. 63, PP• 1092-1093, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT EXTENDING THE CLOSING DATE OF THE REAL ESTATE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ECUMENICAL HOUSING CORPORATION, as amended. City Manager Berlin explained the amendment re the demolition of the loading dock. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 1094-M095i ESTABLISHINGc TIME AND RPLACE sOFtMEETINGSROF THE 4C TYBCOUN3. pp. IOWA CITY, IOWA. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch. Nays: Perret, Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-431, Bk. 63, PP• 1096-1097, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL IN THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote' Ayes: Perret, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Roberts, Vevera. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-432, Bk. 63, PP. 1098-1099, AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1981, Resolution adopted, 6/1, Vevera voting "no". This would Provide for the acquisition of the computer system. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the resolution authorizing the sale of real property owned by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, located in Block Two of Cook, Sargent and Downey's Addition (west of Gilbert Street and south of Kirkwood Avenue) be tabled. Motion withdrawn. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Lynch, to defer the above mentioned resolution indefinitely. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities September 23, 1980 Page 4 Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-433, Bk. 63, p. 1100, DIRECTING THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO INSTALL A FOUR-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF MELROSE COURT AND BROOKLYN PARK DRIVE. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, Erdahl, Lynch, Perret, Neuhauser. Nays: Balmer, Roberts. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to defer for one month 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. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. (The ordinance will be considered at the October 21, 1980, meeting of the Council.) Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 80-3008, Bk. 17, pp. 97-111, REGULATING THE USE OF THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SEWERS AND DRAINS, PRIVATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL, THE INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF BUILDING SEWERS, AND THE DISCHARGE OF WATERS AND WASTES INTO THE PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THEREOF IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, COUNTY OF JOHNSON, STATE OF IOWA, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts abstaining. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts abstaining. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded b Perret, to adjourn 8:55 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. OHN R. BALMER, MAYO ATTEST (i(i ABBIE STOLFUS, CIT' CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r w -i -3y INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 22, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: September 22, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Lynch, Roberts, Neuhauser, Perret, 1:45 Ph1, Vevera, 1:45 PM, Erdahl, 1:50 PM. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel 9480-20, Side 1, 2224 -End, Side 2, 1-2545. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. 2224-2324 Final LSNRD-Thomas & Betts Planning & Zoning Comm. recommended approval subject to compliance with stormwater management. Boothroy explained the dedications and easements. The resolution will be presented at the formal meeting Tues. Berlin called attention to a staff meeting with T&B representatives regarding Dept. of Environmental Quality requirements regarding treatment of wastewater, to be held on Tues. morning. Councilmen Perret, Vevera present, 1:45 P.M. AGENDA-COUNCILTIME 2324 -End 1. Assistant City Manager Helling introduced Anne Carroll, the new Human Relations Director. 2. Bids for the Towing and Storage contract were compared, and previous problems with Russell's Towing were discussed. Fees were questioned. Staff will check computation of fees and report back Tues. night. Councilman Erdahl present, 1:50 P.M. 3. City Manager Berlin explained that the charge for lease of the Davis Building was in line with the previous contract. 4. Several Councilmembers agreed with use of Alternative 944 regarding the construction of the Mercer Park Building, as listed on the agenda. 5. Berlin advised that the Resolution for joint maintenance agreement with Ecumenical Housing Corp. was a HUD requirement. 6. Councilmembers Vevera & Perret had several questions regarding the proposed computer system including number of personnel, expansion plans, cooperation with other agencies. The parking system will be moving to the Mall ramp and the computer will be installed in the current parking system area. Vitosh will meet with Vevera & Perret to clarify the proposal. 7. Regarding the sale of the alley to Hy -Vee, Council will defer the item, Side 2 and staff will continue to meet and negotiate with Hy -Vee. 1-110 8. Neuhauser requested a temporary stop -sign at Madison & Iowa to facilitate pedestrian crossing. 9. Schmeiser called attention to the first meeting of Johnson Co. Council of Governments on Sept. 29th for adoption of a 28E agreement, etc. 10. Berlin questioned scheduling of JCCOG meetings, on Tues. or other night opposite Council's regular Council meeting week. Councilmembers preferred not to meet on Tuesday, as if a special meeting needed to be called, they would want to keep Tuesday night open for that purpose. D$E OF LIBRARY SITE Chiat present. Side 2, Cheat memo in pac et'noted. The bid proposal will include the parking lot 110-297 area. Berlin noted some action by the Rock Island RR on resolving the issue of the parking lot behind the Recreation Center. Need for a consultant to investigate, not a staff person, explained. Councilmembers wanted several MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES R Informal Council Page 2 September 22, 198( options for re -use to consider, for private or public use. Berlin advised that remodeling costs would be significant. An in-house report on proposed City office space requirements was requested as an aid to the consultant. Neuhauser remembered that Council had agreed during the referendum for the Library bond issue that the library site was to be put back on the tax rolls. Staff will research. Chiat noted that the appraisals might be ordered after the consultant's report had been submitted. FEASIBILITY STUDY - SOLID WASTE AND SLUDGE - STANLEY CONSULTANTS 297-340 Berlin reported that the Univeristy would pay for 50% of the study. Memo in packet noted. The additional city funding could come from the funding for the design of the plant and interceptors. Neuhauser called attention to the letter from Atty. Pat White, and Berlin advised that this study would take in the area that White is interested in. Hunzinger was informed that Council had given approval to the study requested. INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND POLICY Chiat, Hauer, Vitosh; Tom Sumy present. 340-900 City Managers memo In pac et noted, with attached draft of process for obtaining information from an applicant attached. He is waiting for the Federal report on industrial revenue bonds before aCouncil policy is drafted. Council discussed need for definition of 'betterment of community' and 'public interest'; investigation of security for bonds; reasons for issuance of industrial revenue bonds; inclusion of areas adjacent to the urban renewal area; City bond rating/effect of default. Neuhauser question- ed use of question #11, Hauer explained. Vitosh requested adding a 30 -day time limit for setting up sale of bonds. Staff will provide bond agreements showing how requirements are passed on if the building is sold. Staff will also draft.material on commercial -CBD, industrial and housing policy. Berlin reported later that the bank would guarantee the bonds for Sumy/Stephens. PARKING RAMP HOURS Vitosh, Fowler present. 900-1140 Vitosh memo in packet noted. Concern with closing the Penney parking lot before both ramps are open was expressed. Both ramps should be ready by Nov. 1st, and possibly Penneys and Younkers. Removal of the surface of the Penney parking lot was discussed. Staff will determine when Old Capitol really needs the lot. General approval was given to proceed with the evening charges. MELROSE COURT SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION Woito, Brachtel present, Wolraich. 1140-1927 Brachtel memo In packet noted. Atty. Woito presented information re State and Local codes, options and consequences. Council discussed amending the local code so it is consistent with State Law; factors used in the traffic study; use of 15 MPH sign for curve warning; bicycle traffic not taken into consideration in study. Council will vote on the stop -sign, defer Item #20. GILBERT STREET RAILROAD CROSSING 1927-1950 Counci members favored repair of the crossing as explained in the memo from the City Manager on the Highway 6 crossing. Staff will investigate funding. YEAR END FINANCIAL REPORT Vitosh present. 1950-2425 Vitosh Aug. 22nd memo discussed. Expenditures were under budget because of cut in street maintenance and salaries. As salaries are usually 4% under budget, staff will program in a 2% reduction next year. Vitosh advised deletion of remodeling of Service Bldg. (page 4 of recommendations) as cost would be $200,000 not $35,000. Some concerns re need to acquire ACT Drive and downsizing of police cars were expressed. There was general Council agreement to amend the budget by $3,500 for cost overruns for the Service Building Modular Project and $7,400 for police cars. Meeting adjourned, 5:15 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES �f r r R Informal Council Page 2 September 22, 198( options for re -use to consider, for private or public use. Berlin advised that remodeling costs would be significant. An in-house report on proposed City office space requirements was requested as an aid to the consultant. Neuhauser remembered that Council had agreed during the referendum for the Library bond issue that the library site was to be put back on the tax rolls. Staff will research. Chiat noted that the appraisals might be ordered after the consultant's report had been submitted. FEASIBILITY STUDY - SOLID WASTE AND SLUDGE - STANLEY CONSULTANTS 297-340 Berlin reported that the Univeristy would pay for 50% of the study. Memo in packet noted. The additional city funding could come from the funding for the design of the plant and interceptors. Neuhauser called attention to the letter from Atty. Pat White, and Berlin advised that this study would take in the area that White is interested in. Hunzinger was informed that Council had given approval to the study requested. INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND POLICY Chiat, Hauer, Vitosh; Tom Sumy present. 340-900 City Managers memo In pac et noted, with attached draft of process for obtaining information from an applicant attached. He is waiting for the Federal report on industrial revenue bonds before aCouncil policy is drafted. Council discussed need for definition of 'betterment of community' and 'public interest'; investigation of security for bonds; reasons for issuance of industrial revenue bonds; inclusion of areas adjacent to the urban renewal area; City bond rating/effect of default. Neuhauser question- ed use of question #11, Hauer explained. Vitosh requested adding a 30 -day time limit for setting up sale of bonds. Staff will provide bond agreements showing how requirements are passed on if the building is sold. Staff will also draft.material on commercial -CBD, industrial and housing policy. Berlin reported later that the bank would guarantee the bonds for Sumy/Stephens. PARKING RAMP HOURS Vitosh, Fowler present. 900-1140 Vitosh memo in packet noted. Concern with closing the Penney parking lot before both ramps are open was expressed. Both ramps should be ready by Nov. 1st, and possibly Penneys and Younkers. Removal of the surface of the Penney parking lot was discussed. Staff will determine when Old Capitol really needs the lot. General approval was given to proceed with the evening charges. MELROSE COURT SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION Woito, Brachtel present, Wolraich. 1140-1927 Brachtel memo In packet noted. Atty. Woito presented information re State and Local codes, options and consequences. Council discussed amending the local code so it is consistent with State Law; factors used in the traffic study; use of 15 MPH sign for curve warning; bicycle traffic not taken into consideration in study. Council will vote on the stop -sign, defer Item #20. GILBERT STREET RAILROAD CROSSING 1927-1950 Counci members favored repair of the crossing as explained in the memo from the City Manager on the Highway 6 crossing. Staff will investigate funding. YEAR END FINANCIAL REPORT Vitosh present. 1950-2425 Vitosh Aug. 22nd memo discussed. Expenditures were under budget because of cut in street maintenance and salaries. As salaries are usually 4% under budget, staff will program in a 2% reduction next year. Vitosh advised deletion of remodeling of Service Bldg. (page 4 of recommendations) as cost would be $200,000 not $35,000. Some concerns re need to acquire ACT Drive and downsizing of police cars were expressed. There was general Council agreement to amend the budget by $3,500 for cost overruns for the Service Building Modular Project and $7,400 for police cars. Meeting adjourned, 5:15 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES