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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-10-21 Council minutesINFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 30, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: September 30, 1980, 7:00 P.M. in the Conference Room of the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Lynch, Vevera, Perret, (7:05 PM). Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Helling, Stolfus, Hayek, Karr. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #180-20, Side 2, 2425 -End. Reel #80-21, Side 1, 1-20. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 2425 -End 1. Balmer called attention to the two items added to the Consent Calendar. a) Regarding the indemnification agreement with Davis, Hockenburg & Wine for the Ecumenical Housing Project, Atty. Hayek explained the concern regarding the judgements with Rock Island and the Stevens case,by the HUD attorney who is examining the title re the transfer of property. Hayek recommended adoption of the agreement. b) Concerning the three houses in the Ralston Creek neighborhood, a public hearing can be set for October 7th regarding disposal. Councilman Perret arrived, 7:05 PM 2. The City Clerk explained that the refund of liquor permit license was for I St. Mary's Catholic Church. 3. Lynch noted a complaint re use of the library for commercial purposes, and questioned the policy used. Assistant City Mgr. Helling will report back, as it is under the purview of the Library Board. Vevera called attention to a display at the Library which supports the ERA, question- ing if the display can also be used by those opposing. This is also the Library Board's perogative. 4. Neuhauser called attention to the newspaper article regarding the con- struction and funding for the new hangar at the Airport. Several agreed that the Commission should not come to the Council for the extra funding. Staff was directed to address any problems with the Commission soon, and report on status of funding. 5. Hayek advised that he would report back on the policy for rebuilding, if a single family house on a 40' residential lot was more than 50% destroyed by fire, as questioned by Vevera. He will also report on Reel 80-21 what the new zoning ordinance policy will be. Side 1 6. Balmer called attention to the names of applicants for Board &Commission 1_20 vacancies. All agreed to appoint Don Hebert to the Senior Center Conn. and Melvin Schweer'professional electrical engineer, and Rick Chambers, journeyman electrician to the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals. Meeting adjourned, 7:20 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL -9/30/80 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 9/30/80, 7:30. P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of September 29 -October 5, 1980, as Handicapped Awareness Week and October 6-12, 1980, as Private Enterprise Week. Mayor Balmer announced two additions to the Consent Calendar: a resolution setting a public hearing re sale of Lower Ralston Creek property and a resolution re Ecumenical Housing. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received; or approved and/or ' adopted, as recommended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 9/16/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Resources Conservation Comm. -9/9/80; Airport Comm. -9/18/80; Mayor's 'Youth Employment Board -9/9/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 63: RES. 80- 434, p. 1101, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-435, p. 1102, SUNDAY SALES FOR QUIK TRIP #503, 123 W. Benton, RES. 80-436, p. 1103, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A BEER PERMIT. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $2,916,026.62 for the period of 7/1/80 through 7/31/80, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Della Grizel re sidewalk snow removal program for the elderly and handicapped. Rabbi Jeffrey Portman re a possible opening and appointment to the City Council. Mrs. Irene Murphy re the feasibility study for solid waste incineration. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: University of Iowa Homecoming Council re use lightpoles near the fountain for banners, approved. League of Conservative Voters to set up an information table 9/19 and 9/20/80, approved. Johnson County Democrats to set up an information table 10/4/80, approved. MICROFILMED BY J ORM MIC R+L A B CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities Applications for use of Streets and Grounds: Multiple Sclerosis Society to September 30, 1980 Public have MS Marathon 11/2/80, approved. Louis Cox 9/26 and Page 2 re annual sale of Buddy Poppies 9/27/80, approved. 1104, SETTING A RES. 80-437, Bk. 63, P• PUBLIC HEARING FOR 10/7/80, ON THE DISPOSITION �CREEK OCouncil 7RTY N30HEPN OF PUBLIC inLOWER the NEIGHBORHOOD�PEfor .M. Chambers. 1105-1107, RES. 80-438, Bk. 63, pp. THE CLERK AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH TO ATTEST AN DAVIS, HOCKENBURG AND WINE LAW FIRM, DES MOINES, IOWA, re Ecumenical Voucabsent from 6/0, era Affirmative roll call vote, Balmer repeated the public hearing the room. Mayor as set. A public hearing ris consider R3A.reN000ne Jack I. Young's property from R1A Councilmember Vevera expressed concern appeared. of the septic tank. Asst. City Manager re overload Helling will. investigate and report back. to dTHE Moved. by Roberts; seconded 1108-1112, APPROVINGvera RES. 80-439, Bk. 63, pp• FINAL PLAT OF EMPIRE ADDITION. PRELIMINARY AND Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all 330>1 N. Lucas, appeared and Councilmembers present.John Suchomel, County to distributed material re Joh Committee for the Handicapp and urged the workshops being try and advantage of _take offered during Awarenea s Week.Perret,by Perret, to Moved by `/ the Cit toothd eyIowa approve therecommendatiionto of Education to re-,appoint Motion carried Parks and Recreation Commission. 7/0, all Councilmembers present. unanimously, Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to Board . fathe I waHoyCitto approve the recommendation ofthe of Education to appoint Employment. Board. Motion carried Mayors Youth. 710, all Councilmember present. to unanimously, Moved by Roberts, seconded by enters, Rd., to fi11 an appoint Donald Herbert, 419 Terrace on the Senor en ter nc 8unanimously i unexired 7/O0 all Motion carried Commission. Councilmembers present. ed by Perret, to by Roberts, second Moved appoint Melvin Schweer, 1140 Spruce Street, to the unexpired tern professional electrical engineer MICROFILMED BY JORM mic F3 JLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities ending 10/26/80 on the Board of Electrical September 30, 1980 Examiners and Appeals. Motion carried unanimously, Page 3 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to appoint Rick Chambers, 212 6th Street, to the journeyman electrician four year term ending 10/26/84 on the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Erdahl questioned the status of an earlier request re installation of stop signs at the corner of Madison and Iowa. Asst. City Manager Netting will report back. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application for permit to construct entrance from private property to primary road extension of the IDOT, to allow for resurfacing the driveway to the Eagles Club on Highway 81. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn 7:42 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. For a more detailed & complete description of Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office of _4tyle n finance Department. s/JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOL US, CI Y C SuuW tteo for publi tion on 10/10/80 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES September 30, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 9/30/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Helling, Hayek, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80- 19, Side 2, 628-795. Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of September 29 -October 5, 1980, as Handicapped Awareness Week and October 6-12, 1980, as Private Enterprise Week. Mayor Balmer announced two additions to the Consent Calendar: a resolution setting a public hearing re sale of Lower Ralston Creek Property and a resolution re Ecumenical Housing. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted, as recommended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 9/16/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk... Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Resources Conservation Comm. -9/9/80; Airport Comm. -9/18/80; Mayor's Youth Employment Board - 9/9/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 63: RES. 80-434, P. 1101, APPROVING i CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-435, p. 1102, SUNDAY SALES FOR QUIK TRIP CORP. dba QUIK TRIP #503, 123 W. Benton, RES. 80-436,-p. 1103, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A BEER PERMIT. i Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $2,916,026.62 for the period of 7/1/80 through 7/31/80, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Della i Grizel re sidewalk snow removal program .for the elderly and handicapped. Rabbi Jeffrey Portman re a possible opening and appointment to the City Council. Mrs. Irene Murphy re the feasibility study for solid waste incineration. i Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: University of Iowa Homecoming Council re use lightpoles near the fountain for banners, approved. League of Conservative Voters to set up an information table 9/19 and 9/20/80, approved. Johnson County Democrats to set up an information table 10/4/80, approved. Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Multiple Sclerosis Society to have MS Marathon 11/2/80, approved. Louis Cox re annual sale of Buddy Poppies 9/26 and 9/27/80, approved. i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities September 30, 1980 Page 2 RES. 80-437, Bk. 63, p. 1104, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR B0, ON THE for 7:30 RALSTON CREEKNEIGHBORHOOD, 7 30 P.M. intheCouncil Chambers. RES. 80-438, Bk. 63, pp. 1105-1107, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO CLERKEXECUTE AND THE ITH DAVIS, HOCKENBURGAND WINE ALAW SINDEMNIFICATION DES MOINES, AGREEMENT IOWA,re Ecumenical Housing Project. Affirmative roll call vote, 6/0, Vevera absent from the room. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. A public hearing was held to consider rezoning Jack I. Young's property from RIA to R3A. No one appeared. Councilmember Vevera expressed concern re overload of the septic tank. Asst. City Manager HelIing will investigate and report back. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-439, Bk. 63, pp. 1108-1112, ,APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY. AND FINAL PLAT OF EMPIRE ADDITION. Asst. City Manager `Helling reported that the contingencies had been met.. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. John Suchomel, 330k N. Lucas, appeared and distributed material re Johnson County Citizens Committee for the Handicapped and urged everyone to try and take advantage of the workshops being offered during Awareness Week. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to approve the recommendation of the Iowa City Board of Education to reappoint Dorsey Phelps to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Ferret, seconded by Erdahl, to approve the recommendation of the Iowa City Board of Education to appoint Classie Hoyle to the Mayor's Youth Employment Board. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmember present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Donald Herbert, 419 Terrace Rd. ,.to fill an unexpired term ending 12/31/80 on the Senior Center Commission. Motion carried Unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to appoint Melvin Schweer, 1140 Spruce Street, to the professional electrical engineer unexpired term ending 10/26/80 on the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to appoint Rick Chambers, 212 6th Street, to the journeyman electrician four year term ending 10/26/84 on the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES �\1 Council Activities September 30, 1980 Page 3 I CCOUTICilmember Roberts announced he would be unable to attend the informal session next Monday afternoon. Councilmember Erdahl questioned j the status of an: earlier request re installation of stop signs at the corner of Madison and Iowa. Asst. City Manager Helling will speak to the Traffic Engr. and report back. Councilmember Neuhauser reminded Council that this was a second request for stop signs at the intersection. I Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application for permit to construct entrance from private property to primary road extension of the IDOT, to allow for resurfacing the driveway to the Eagles Club on Highway AIL Motion carried i unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn 7:42 P.M. Motion iI carried unanimously, 7/0. I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB it CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES �1 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES October 7, 1980 Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 10/7/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Ferret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Helling, Hayek, Hencin, Milkman, Farmer, Chiat, Knight, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded .on Tape 80-19, Side 2, 795- 1343. Mayor Balmer announced the additions of Pizza Hut Beer Permit and Breadline Sunday Sales application to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Perret, 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., 9/23/80, subject to correction by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Parks & Recreation Comm. - 9/10/80; Housing Comm. -9/3/80; Human Rights Comm. -9/22/80; Airport Comm. -6/26/80 & 9/29/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 63: .RES. 80-440, p. 1113, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-441, pp. 1114-1115, SUNDAY SALES FOR MICHAEL CHAN dba CANTON HOUSE, 713-715 S. Riverside Drive. RES. 80- 442, p. 1116, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR DALE E. WATT dba WATT'S FOOD MARKET, 1603 Muscatine Avenue. RES. 80-443, p. 1117, REFUNDING' A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 80-444, p. 1118, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-445, p. 1119, SUNDAY SALES FOR PIZZA HUT OF AMERICA, INC. dba PIZZA HUT, 1921 Keokuk Street. RES. 80-446, p. 1120, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE SUNDAY SALES FOR THE BREADBASKET INC. dba THE BREADLINE, 325 E. Washington. RES. 80-447, Bk. 63, pp. 1121-1122, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 10/21/80 FOR THE SALE OF VACATED "F" STREET BETWEEN MUSCATINE AVENUE AND THIRD AVENUE. RES. 80-448, Bk. 63, pp. 1123-1124, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS - SIDEWALK PROGRAM (NORTHSIDE AND HICKORY HILL NEIGHBORHOODS). Correspondence: Joan Hart, Chrp. of Safety Committee, District Parent Organization, expressing appreciation for continuation of school crossing guard program at its present level. College Block Partners acknowledging receipt of proposal packet for Parcel 82-1b. Robert Downer _re proposed issuance of $100,000 industrial development revenue bonds for Lenoch & Cilek project. City Atty. Hayek re his hiring of an assistant City Attorney. Memos from Traffic Engr- re. parking meter on Clinton Street south of Market; parking meter on Court Street west of Gilbert; parking on Sunset Street; parking prohibition at intersection of Court and Clark Streets; parking prohibition on Church Street at Dubuque Street. MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES Council Activities October 7, 1980 Page 2 Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Iowa City/Johnson County Arts Council for folk dance instructions 9/26/80, approved. Jim Larew for political speech, approved. Ms. Terri Thomas to sell helium -filled balloons on 9/26, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/17, 10/18, approved. Field House to sell souvenirs on sidewalk 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, approved. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: City High School for a Homecoming Parade, approved. League of Conservative Voters for use of Blackhawk Minipark 10/2, 10/6, 10/8, 10/10, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, that the ORDINANCE REZONING JACK I. YOUNG'S PROPERTY FROM RIA TO R3A, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage, unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Councilmember Neuhauser questioned if there are regulations for issuance of building permits when City water is not available. Staff will report. „ A public hearing was held on an 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. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on the proposed sale, of houses acquired by the City in the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood, Staffinembers Hencin and Milkman present for discussion. Roberts questioned the possibility of using the money from the Pittsburg Plate Glass Proj.,that was put back .into the general; fund, for the, purpose of..renovation_of houses for low rent housing. Asst. City Mgr. Helling will discuss this with Finance Director and Leased Housing Coordinator and report. Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy on,the Committee on Community Needs for an unexpired term ending 3/1/82. This appointment will be made at the 11/18/80 meeting of the .City Council. Mayor Balmer announced that the two vacancies on the Board of Appeals would be re -advertised. Councilmember Vevera .questioned the expense of and wisdom of installation of the new barricade at the end of Virginia Drive. Asst, City Mgr. will report back. Councilmember Perret requested that staff check the provisions of the LSNRD of Eastdale Mall and whether or not the development is currently complying with the provisions as approved by Council. Asst. City Mgr. will check. Perret also called attention to the damage to curbing on Washington, Clinton, and Capitol by the Mall and asked for restitution of damages. Staff will report on action taken. Mayor Balmer expressed concern re payment for repair being the responsibility of the property owner where sidewalks have settled due to MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities October 7, 1980 Page 3 the installation of utilities under these sidewalks in the new subdivisions. Asst. City Mgr. will investigate and report back. Councilmember Neuhauser commented on Atty. Meardon's letter re Bernard Campion property on S. Dubuque. Neuhauser pointed out the shoulders were giving way on the south side of Rohret Road (between Stevens and Carson's). Staff will investigate. City Atty. Hayek reported concerning item 3a, on the sewer and water requirements. Hayek also reported on a meeting with Highlander representatives (Atty. Leff and Mr. Shive) re lift station. Councilmember Roberts expressed appreciation for Atty. Hayek's letter re tap -on fees. The following recommendations from the Parks & Recreation Commission were noted: 1) That a boat ramp should not be built at City Park. 2) That Elm Grove Park be put up for bids, with separate bids on the eastern portion and on the entire property, and that the money derived from the sale go to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the specific purpose of park land acquisition. 3) To accept two gazebo shelters, picnic tables, and grills for Sturgis Ferry Park as recommended by the Riverfront Commission. Moved by Neuahuser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 449, Bk. 63, pp. 1125-1127,, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PHASE II OF THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT (Parcels #10 owned by Johnnie Anderson and M13 owned by Wilfrieda Hieronymus). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 450, Bk. 63, pp. 1128-1130, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT (PARCEL N12 OWNED BY DEWEY AND 3 LORRAINE PETERSEN). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser , seconded by Perret, to defer for two weeks the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract with Shive-Hattery and Associates to provide professional engineering design services for the Lower Ralston Creek Improvement p Project. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent.' g Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-451, Bk. 63, pp. 1131-1133, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT IO THE CITY'S UMTA SECTION 18 CONTRACT, ADDING NEW LANGUAGE REGARDING MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MBE) AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (WBE) PARTICIPATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 452, Bk. 63, pp. 1134-1136, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RENOVATION OF AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING SYSTEMS AT THE CIVIC CENTER BUILDINGS to MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities October 7, 1980 Page 4 Jones Inc. for the total bid price of $167,400. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-453, Bk. 63, pp. 1137-1139, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT AND CORRIDOR FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITY RAMP A, BLOCK 83/84, IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO STREB CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for the bid price of $31,928.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-454, Bk. 63, pp. 1140-1143, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CBD STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE II -C TO PLEASANT VALLEY ORCHARD AND NURSERY, INC., OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $134,488.77. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-455, Bk. 63, pp. 1144-1149,AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH STEPHENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Tom Summy, President of Stephens, appeared and assured Council that no commitment has been made for expenditure of the bond proceeds. City Atty. Hayek commented on amendments to the resolution requested by bond, counsel, and stated that the City was not bound by matters that have occurred so far. Individual;Councilmembers expressed their views re procedure and policy. Resolution. adopted, 4/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Roberts, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Perret, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Moved by Neuhauser, 'seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-456, Bk. 63, pp. 1150-1156, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP- MENT REVENUE BONDS (STEPHENS PROJECT), for 10/4/80 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. ,Resolution adopted, 5/1, .with Perret voting "no" and Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-457, Bk. 63, pp. 1157-1163, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSION WITH BRAVERMAN DEVELOPMENT, INC. 16 conjunction with new Gilbert Street alignment. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-458, Bk. 63, pp. 1164-1170;, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSION .WITH .PAUL JR. AND MARY KENNEDY in connection with new Gilbert Street alignment. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to defer consideration of an ordinance changing the name of Gilbert Street from Waterfront Drive to 735 feet south of Southgate Avenue to the name of Waterfront Drive, until Engineering and PPD can consider other names. Asst. City Mgr. Melling MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I Council Activities October 7, 1980 Page 5 stated that PPO felt the use of South Gilbert Drive would be confusing, and motion withdrawn. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 80-3009, Bk. 17, pp. 112-114, CHANGING THE NAME OF GILBERT STREET FROM WATERFRONT DRIVE TO 735 FEET SOUTH OF SOUTHGATE AVENUE TO THE NAME OF WATERFRONT DRIVE, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent, Moved by Lynch, 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 first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 5/1, Vevera voting "no" and Erdahl absent. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage, 5/1, Vevera voting "no" and Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 8:12 P.M. Motion ! carried unanimously. i JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 10/7/80 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 10/7/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Mayor Balmer announced the additions of Pizza Hut Beer Permit and Breadline Sunday Sales application to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Perret, 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., 9/23/80, subject to correction by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Parks & Recreation Comm. -9/10/80; Housing Comm. - 9/3/80; Human Rights Comm. -9/22/80; Airport Comm. -6/26/80 & 9/29/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 63: RES. 80- 440,' p. 1113, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-441, pp. 1114-1115, SUNDAY SALES FOR CANTON HOUSE, 713-715 S. Riverside Drive. RES. 80-442, p. 1116, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR WATT'S FOOD MARKET, 1603 Muscatine Avenue. RES. 80-443, p. 1117, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 80-444, p. 1118, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-445, p. 1119, SUNDAY SALES FOR PIZZA HUT, 1921 Keokuk Street. RES. 80-446, p. 1120, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE SUNDAY SALES FOR THE BREADLINE, 325 E. Washington. RES. 80-447, Bk. 63, pp. 1121-1122, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 10/21/80 FOR THE SALE OF VACATED "F" STREET BETWEEN MUSCATINE AVENUE AND THIRD AVENUE. RES. 80-448, Bk. 63, pp. 1123-1124, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS — SIDEWALK PROGRAM (NORTHSIDE AND HICKORY HILL NEIGHBORHOODS). Correspondence: Joan Hart, Chrp. of Safety Committee, District Parent Organization, expressing appreciation for continuation of school crossing guard program at its present level. College Block Partners acknowledging receipt of proposal packet for Parcel 82-1b. Robert Downer re proposed issuance of $100,000 industrial development revenue bonds for Lenoch & Cilek project. City Atty. Hayek re his hiring of an assistant City Attorney. Memos from Traffic Engr, re MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions October 1, 1980 Page Two parking meter on Clinton Street south of Market; parking meter on Court Street west of Gilbert; parking on Sunset Street; parking prohibition at intersection of Court and Clark Streets; parking prohibition on Church Street at Dubuque Street. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Iowa City/Johnson County Arts Council for folk dance instructions 9/26/80, approved. Jim Larew for political speech, approved. Ms. Terri Thomas to sell helium -filled balloons, approved. Field House to sell souvenirs on sidewalk, approved. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: City High School for a Homecoming Parade, approved. League of Conservative Voters for use of Blackhawk Minipark, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, that the ORDINANCE REZONING JACK I. YOUNG'S PROPERTY FROM RIA TO R3A, be considered and given first vote for .,passage. Motion to consider carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage, unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. A public .hearing was heldon an 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. No one appeared: A public hearing was held on the proposed sale of houses acquired by the City in the Lower Ralston Creek • Neighborhood.:- - Roberts questioned the possibility of renovation of houses for low rent housing. Asst. City Mgr.,Helling will report. Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy on the Committee on Community Needs for an unexpired term ending 3/1/82. This appointment will be made at the 11/18/80 meeting of the City Council. Mayor Balmer announcedthat the two vacancies on the Board of Appeals would be re -advertised. Councilmember Vevera questioned the expense of and wisdom of installation ofthenew barricade at the end of Virginia Drive. Asst. City Mgr. will report back. Councilmember,Perret requested that staff check the provisions of the LSNRD of Eastdale Mall and whether or not the development is currently complying with the provisions as approved by Council. Asst. City Mgr. will check. Perret also called attention to the damage to curbing on Washington, Clinton, and Capitol by the Mall and asked for. restitution of damages. Staff will MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES Official Actions October 7, 1980 report on action taken. Mayor Balmer expressed Page Three concern re payment for repair being the responsibility of the property owner where sidewalks have settled due to the installation of utilities under these sidewalks in the new subdivisions. Asst. City Mgr, will investigate and report back. Councilmember Neuhauser commented on Atty. Meardon's letter re Bernard Campion property on S. Dubuque. Neuhauser pointed out the shoulders were giving way on the south side of Rohret.Road (between Stevens and Carson's). Staff will investigate. Hayek reported on a meeting with Highlander representatives re lift station. The following recommendations from the Parks & Recreation Commission were noted: 1) That a boat ramp should not be built at City Park. 2) That Elm Grove Park be put up for bids, with separate bids on the eastern portion and on the entire property, and that the money derived from the sale go to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the specific purpose of park land acquisition. 3) To accept two gazebo. shelters, picnic tables, and grills for Sturgis Ferry Park as recommended by the Riverfront Commission. Moved by Neuahuser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 449, Bk. 63, pp. 1125-1127, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PHASE II OF THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT (Parcels M10 owned by Johnnie Anderson and N13 owned by Wilfrieda Hieronymus). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES..450, Bk. 63, pp. 1128-1130, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT (PARCEL N12 OWNED BY DEWEY AND LORRAINE PETERSEN). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser , seconded by Perret, to defer for two weeks the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract with Shive-Hattery and Associates for.the Lower. Ralston Creek Improvement' Project. Motion carried unanimously, 6/O, Erdahl absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-451, Bk. 63, pp. 1131-1133, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S UMTA SECTION 18 CONTRACT, ADDING NEW LANGUAGE REGARDING MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MBE) AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (WBE) PARTICIPATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt October 7, 1980 RES. 452, Bk. 63, pp. 1134-1136, AWARDING CONTRACT Page Four AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RENOVATION OF AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING SYSTEMS AT THE CIVIC CENTER BUILDINGS to Jones Inc. for the total bid price of $167,400. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-453, Bk. 63, pp. 1137-1139, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT AND CORRIDOR FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITY RAMP A, BLOCK 83/84, IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO STREB CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for the bid price of $31,928.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-454, Bk. 63, pp. 1140-1143, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CBD STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE II -C TO PLEASANT VALLEY ORCHARD AND NURSERY, INC., OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $134,488.77. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent..' Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt. RES. 80-455, Bk. 63, pp. 1144-1149, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION.. OF. .A. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH STEPHENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Tom .Summy,,President of.Stephens, appeared and assured Council that no commitment has been made for expenditure of the bond proceeds. City Atty. Hayek commented on amendments to the resolution requested by bond counsel, and stated that the City was not bound by matters that have occurred so far. Resolution adopted, 4/2, with the following division of 'vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Roberts, Balmer, Lynch., Nays: Perret, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Moved by Neuhauser,. seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-456, Bk. 63, pp. 1150-1156, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSEDINDUSTRIAL'DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (STEPHENS PROJECT), for 10/4/80 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Resolution adopted, 5/1, with Perret voting "no" and Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES._ 80-457, Bk., 63, . pp. 1157-1163, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSION WITH BRAVERMAN DEVELOPMENT, INC. in Fonjunction with new Gilbert Street alignment.' Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-458, Bk. 63, pp. 1164-1170, AUTHORIZING THE MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSION October 7, 1980 WITH PAUL JR. AND MARY KENNEDY in connection with Page Five new Gilbert Street alignment. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to defer consideration of an ordinance changing the name of Gilbert Street to the name of Waterfront Drive, until Engineering and PPD can consider other names. Motion withdrawn. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for i passage two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 80-3009, Bk. 17, pp. 112-114, CHANGING THE NAME OF GILBERT STREET FROM WATERFRONT DRIVE TO 735 FEET SOUTH OF SOUTHGATE AVENUE TO THE NAME OF WATERFRONT DRIVE, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent.. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the above ordinance be finally_ adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Lynch, 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 first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 5/1, Vevera voting "no" and Erdahl absent. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage, 5/1, Vevera voting"no" and Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 8:12 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. i A more -complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City ler OHN R. BALMER, MAYOR /ABBIE STOLFUS, CIT CLERK, Submitted on � I I 0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+L AB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 13, 1980 COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 13, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Neuhauser, Erdahl, Perret (1:35 PM), Lynch (3:15 PM). Absent: Vevera. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel N80-21, Side 1, 1016- End, and Side 2, 1-650. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy, Schmeiser present. 1016-1209 Prel. LSRD Court Hill Part 8 Glasgow, Schnittjer present. Schmeiser called attention to the staff concerns in the staff report, and contingencies recommended by Planning and Zoning. Westview Acres Part 2 Boothroy noted information sent in the packet regarding this property which is in Iowa City's annexation area. As it is unlikely that it will be annexed, P&Z agreed that they would not review the application, and this is what will be relayed to Coralville Council. There were no Council objections. Sew er -In Fees ity gr. Berlin pointed out that the City Atty. Hayek had provided the legal opinion that Council had requested. If Council proceeds with requests, they will proceed on the basis of the hold harmless clause. A majority of Council - members agreed. Trunk Sewer behind Regina School Glasgow questioned funding for the oversized sewer needed behind Regina High School. The Highlander will hook onto it at the intersection. Berlin will.: investigate further. .COUNCIL TIME 1209-1530 i 1. Human Services Coord. Pam Ramser presented information regarding the joint budget hearings for agencies requesting funding. Council plans to have two Councilmembers attend each hearing. Ramser will'contact agencies to have them get input to the congressional delegations re cuts in revenue sharing. 2. Neuhauser questioned information presented in the memo from the Airport Comm. regarding construction of the hangar. Councilmembers had several questions. Berlin will request a financial analysis from the manager. Balmer noted that the University is investigating the helicopter crash along with FAA. Vitosh advised that hangars are an essential, corporate purpose. 3. Erdahl reported that he would attend the Conservation Comm. meeting re- garding the Coralville Dam, but would not make a commitment for the City. Observations were made regarding participation by the restaurant and regarding funding from the Comm. for urban projects. 4. Asst. Mgr. Helling asked for volunteer for judging the Chamber symbol/ slogan contest. If Lynch is not interested, someone from City staff will serve. 5. Helling also asked if the annual meeting with the Chairpersons of the Boards and Commissions could be held on an 'off' Tuesday in November. Council agreed. 6. Roberts questioned settlement of financing on the modulars on Clinton St. Berlin will request a final report from Finance. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council October 13, 1980 ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE Horton, Scholten present. 1530-2205 Berlin noted that Horton had summarized the major changes in the cover memo re the ordinance, and advised that fees and charges would be adopted by resolution. The delinquent fee was added as there is no incentive or penalty now re obtaining licenses. It will be simpler and more convenient to go to the yearly system. Issues discussed included leashing cats, barking dogs, city providing for dog runs, permits for livestock and exotic animals, guard dogs, animals as gifts, reduced fees for senior citizens. Council will consider a reduced fee for senior citizens. INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS Scholten, Vitosh, Chiat, Hauer present. 2205 -End Vitosh called attention to the draft policy provided in the packet. Berlin Side 2 distributed a letter from First Fed. Savings & Loan. Regarding the limit of 1_600 5% of assessed valuation, is applied to outstanding balance at any given time. This is approximately $24,000,000, of which $20,000,000 is committed now. Council discussed use of the Management Advisory Committee, staff or con- sultants, before applications come to Council; charging deposit to cover city costs; the three financing alternatives in the memo; guarantees; effect of default on sale of municipal bonds; serving a public purpose. Councilman Lynch present, 3:15 P.M. Atty. Downer read a letter from Moody's to Carleton Beh re Ind. Rev. Bonds, and requested streamlining the procedures for those in the urban renewal area forleasehold improvement applications. Council continued with discussion of rent for Mall/length of lease; use of City staff vs consultant, noting legal concerns re disclosure requirements for review; and lack of staff time; ex- tension of urban renewal area/revitalization area. Council agreed to split, out industrial use from the policy and to have the 5% policy apply to commercial, and to emphasize public purpose and the urban renewal policy and to be flexible regarding alternative financing requirements. Council will discuss the issue again at next Tuesday's meeting. Dick Blum and John Koza presented information. RIVERSIDE CUB SCOUT GROUP Mayor Balmer recognized Cub Scout Pack 235 from Riverside. They are working on their citizenship badges. PUBLIC HOUSING SITES Seydel present. 600-650 Seydel called attention to two memos in the packet re public housing. He summarized the material regarding proposal IA 22-3 & HUD approval of S 1/2 of Pickard site. He asked approval to ammend the preliminary loan by $60,000 to buy the site on Muscatine Ave., as the option might not be extended. If the project is not done, the Housing Authority is obligated to repay the preliminary loan, and this property is worth $55,000. There were no objections from Council. The resolution amending the loan will be added to the agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION 4:10 P.M., Conference Room. Mayor Balmer presiding. Move y Ro erts, seconded by Neuhauser to adjourn to executive session under Sec. 28A.5.j, to discuss purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property and under Sec. 20.17.3, negotiating sessions, strategy meetings of public employers or employee organizations, medi- ation and the deliberative process of arbitrators shall be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 28A. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Tape-recorded on Reel N19, Side 1, 2087 -End, and Side 2, 1-917. Staff members present: Berlin, Helling, Carroll, Miller, Keating, Seydel, Vitosh, Stolfus Scholten, Consultant Rynecki. Seydel discussed public housing. Collective bargain /Police and FFire. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts to adjourn, 6:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vevera absent. MICROFILMED BY JO RM MIC R+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 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 1017180, subject to correction, asnrecommendCouncil the tgsity Clerk and 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; Community Needs -10/1/80; -9/25/80. Design Review Committee Committee on -9/17/80 & 10/8/80; Library Bd. e LIQUOR LICENSE sFOR Book RICHARD J RES. SBARTHOLOMEW dba 7BART S PLACE, LAS1, APPROVINGC826SSC 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 1175-1178, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 11/4/80 ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTSPTO 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. conservativerounds: Leaue of Applications oh Votersforuse sof B1 ckhawk MiniparbkltoGregister 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 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council 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 for passage, 6/1, Erdahl voting "no". 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 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: I. That the City Council approve of the landscaping d bOld Capitol Center Partners for the Old Capitol Center as resented. 2. That the MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS s CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council 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. jMoved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-465, Bk. 64, pp. I 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. MovedNeuhauser seconded 1189-1190,OPPOSING THE CALLING OF Ay CONSTITUTIONAL to adoCONVENTION4ANt RES. D OPPOSINGPAN 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 1191-1197, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTPAN 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 seconded by 1198-1202, bDIRECTING THE DELIVERY otsOFr CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS, to adot RES.6IN PAYMENT pp 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. 1209-1210, Moved bESTABLISHINGseconded JUST by Neuhauser, FOR to THERES. THE OF4 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 N2 OWNED BY PHILIP CARY). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r Council 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". Move Vevera, to RES. 80 1217-121Ua AUTHORIZINGrTHEeCITY BMANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTTS4FOR THE SALE OF 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. 1219-1227tl DOPTINGNeuhauser, INDUSTRIAL by ENUE BONDnch, to POLICYFORt RES. OTHE4CITY OF IOWA Attorney IOWA. Hayek�spokenreesubmittingr Berlin xtheiapplicationsnonrefundable documentsclause fornrevieCity and consideration by City's bonding counsel. Atty. Robert Downer appeared. Move by hl authorizingbthe eMayor tocsign dand the aCitytClerk et for aecontract foreks a thesalePlaza T owfor r Associatesrivatee(UrbanPRene al ParceltNo. 64-1). Motionocarried and 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". ion landscaping and signage for Old CapitolpCenter ( the Urban Renewal dParcelplans 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 majority 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 objectif ons.Rolll of the callsBalmrno lvoteon approval ofed Osco sin.ethegOsco' signraswproposed, 3/41 Ayes: Balmer, Lynch, Vevera. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Motion did not carry. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to amend the Resolution to I disapprove the blue color in the Old Capitol Center logo. After further discussion and suggestions, the motion was withdrawn. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by VeveraI PRELIMINARY adopt DESIGN�PLANSFR LANDSCAPING AND SIGpp. 1228-1229, APPROVING THE NAGE, FOR OLD CAPITOL CENTER (URBAN RENEWAL PARCELS 83-1 AND 84-1), as amended by adding to the attachment i I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council 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 Coun embers present. ��/�/I JO N R. BALM R, OR �L ATTEST: ��%!LUyc , ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i 0 -77 - INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 13, 1980 COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 13, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Neuhauser, Erdahl, Perret (1:35 PM), Lynch (3:15 PM). Absent: Vevera. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE4ECORDED ON Reel #80-21, Side 1, 1016 -End, and Side 2, 1-650, APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy, Schmeiser present. 1016-1209 Prel. LSRD Court Hill Part 8 Glasgow, Schnittjer present. Schmeiser called attention to the staff concerns in the staff report, and contingencies recommended by Planning and Zoning. Westview Acres Part 2 Boothroy noted information sent in the packet regarding this property which is in Iowa City's annexation area. As it is unlikely that it will be annexed, P&Z agreed that they would not review the application, and this is what will be relayed to Coralville Council. There were no Council objections. Sewer Tap -on Fees 'ity Mgr. Berlin pointed .out that the City Atty. Hayek had provided the legal opinion that Council had requested. If Council proceeds with requests, they will proceed on the basis of the hold harmless clause. A majority of Council - members agreed. Trunk Sewer behind Regina School Glasgow questioned funding for the oversized sewer needed behind Regina High School. The Highlander will hook onto it at the intersection. Berlin will investigate further. COUNCIL TIME 1209-1530 1. Human Services Coord. Pam Ramser presented information regarding the joint budget hearings for agencies requesting funding. Council plans to have two Councilmembers attend each hearing. Ramser will contact agencies to have them get input to the congressional delegations re cuts in revenue sharing. 2. Neuhauser questioned information presented in the memo from the Airport Comm. regarding construction of the hangar. Councilmembers had several questions. Berlin will request a financial analysis from the manager. Balmer noted that the University is investigating the helicopter crash along with FAA. Vitosh advised that hangars are an essential corporate purpose. 3. Erdahl reported that he would attelid the Conservation Comm. meeting re- garding the Coralville Dam, but would not make a commitment for the City. Observations were made regarding participation by the restaurant and regarding funding from the Comm. for urban projects. 4. Asst. Mgr. Helling asked for volunteer. for judging the Chamber symbol/ slogan contest. If Lynch is not interested, someone from City staff will serve. 5. Helling also asked if the annual meeting with the Chairpersons of the Boards and Commissions could be held on an 'off' Tuesday in November. Council agreed. 6. Roberts questioned settlement of financing on the modulars on Clinton St. Berlin will request a final report from Finance. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES M Page 2 Informal Council 9 October 13, 1980 ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE Horton, Scholten present. 1530-2205 Berlin noted that Horton had summarized the major changes in the cover memo re the ordinance, and advised that fees and charges would be adopted by resolution. The delinquent fee was added as there is no incentive or penalty now re obtaining licenses. It will be simpler and more convenient to go to the yearly system. Issuesdiscussed included leashing cats, barking dogs, city providing for dog runs, permits for livestock and exotic animals, guard dogs, animals as gifts, reduced fees for senior citizens. Council will consider a reduced fee for senior citizens. INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS Scholten, Vitosh, Chiat, Hauer present. 2205 -End Vitosh called attention to the draft policy provided in the packet. Berlin distributed a letter from First Fed. Savings & Loan. Regarding the limit of Side 2 5% of assessed valuation, is applied to outstanding balance at any given time.] -600 This is approximately $24,000,000, of which $20,000,000 is committed now. Council discussed use of the Management Advisory Committee, staff or con- sultants, before applications come to Council; charging deposit to cover city costs; the three financing alternatives in the memo; guarantees; effect of default on sale of municipal bonds; serving a public purpose.. Councilman Lynch present, 3:15 P.M. Atty. Downer read a letter from Moody's to Carleton Beh re Ind. Rev. Bonds, and requested streamlining the procedures for those in the urban renewal area for leasehold improvement applications. Council continued with discussion of rent for Mall/length of lease; use of City staff vs consultant, noting legal concerns tensionofeurban lrenewal earea/revitalization area. Council agreedquirements fr rvie; and lack f staffttoesplit out industrial use from the policy and to have the 5% policy apply to commercial, and to emphasize public purpose and the urban renewal policy and to be flexible regarding alternative financing requirements. Council will discuss the issue again at next Tuesday's meeting. Dick Blum and John Koza presented information. RIVERSIDE CUB SCOUT GROUP Mayor Ba mer recognized Cub Scout Pack 235 from Riverside. They are working on their citizenship badges. PUBLIC HOUSING SITES Seydel present. 600-650 He Seydel called attention to two memos in the packet re public housing. summarized the material regarding proposal IA 22-3 &HUD approval of S 1/2 of Pickard site. He asked approval to ammend the preliminary loan by $60,000 to buy the site on Muscatine Ave., as the option might not be extended. If the project is not done, the Housing Authority is obligated to repay the `J preliminary loan, and this property is worth $55,000. There were no objections from Council. The resolution amending the loan will be added to the agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION 4:10 P.M., Conference Room. Mayor Balmer presiding. Moved by Ro erts, seconded by Neuhauser to adjourn to executive session under Sec. 28A.5.j, to discuss purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property and under Sec. 20.17.3, negotiating sessions, strategy meetings of public employers or employee organizations, medi- ation and the deliberative process of arbitrators shall be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 28A. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera ! absent. Tape-recorded on Reel 019, Side 1, 2087 -End, and Side 2, 1-917. Staff ! members present: Berlin, Helling, Carroll, Miller, Keating, Seydel, Vitosh, Stolfus Scholten, Consultant �ynecki. Seydel discussed public housing. Collective bargaining/Police and Fire. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts to adjourn, 6:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vevera absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Z / 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 PP.EHENT: 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 H80-21, Side 2, 650 -End, and Reel N80-22, Side 1, 1-345. ELM GROVE PARK 650-971 Dir. Showa 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 Rezoning of Young Property Woito present. Boothroy called 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 is su ivision. Amendment to �SSIngnd�Ord�. Boot—Troy exp ainl i the request from Old Capital 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+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i ■ i I Z / 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 PP.EHENT: 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 H80-21, Side 2, 650 -End, and Reel N80-22, Side 1, 1-345. ELM GROVE PARK 650-971 Dir. Showa 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 Rezoning of Young Property Woito present. Boothroy called 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 is su ivision. Amendment to �SSIngnd�Ord�. Boot—Troy exp ainl i the request from Old Capital 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+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i ■ Page 2 Informal Council 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 '80-'81 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 City 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 HANGAR CONSTRUCTION 1423-1434 Letter from Airport Manager Zehr was distributed, regarding proposed leasing of the hangar space which would realize enough revenue to support a G. 0. bond issue. Council will discuss the matter with the Comm, when the leasing - - - is finalized. HOUSING CODE REVISION UDAT-TASK FORCE 1434-1800 as orce me ers ausP, aEmer, arre 1, Crass, Nowysz, Haendel, Dennis, Bailey, Barfuss (3:05) present. Staffinembers Kucharzak, Steinbach, W6ito present. Chrp. Klaus called attention to the submission of a proposed draft for the Housing Code. The Task Force concensus is that it is a fair balance of interests of landlords, tenants, City and public. Major changes in 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 1800-2224 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 CAPITAL CENTER Chiat, Hieronymus, Klaus, 2224-End Wegman, ei er ing. Minutes rom t e 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 recommendations was questioned. Hieronymus explained the planter 1 placement, and plantings of plum, evergreens and annuals. Design Review had approved the blue signs. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAO i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 3 PLAZA TOWERS Chiat, Hauer, Klaus, Hieronymus present. Discussion included inclusion of an entrance on College St. from Armstrong's, there is a covered way on Linn St. from the ramp and the elevator to the Library; placement of the Galleria; requirements in the Prospectus xplan- ationthat cthe hotel dkitchen exhaust swillabe ventedioutntheol4thefloor; 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 Roberts questioned the procedure regarding the key to the elevators at the Parking Ramp because of the incident Friday night. Staff will investigate and report. Meeting adjourned, 4:30 PM. I MICROFILMED 8Y DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES Informal Council October 20,1980 Reel #80-22 Side 1, 1-324 M a