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Home My WebLink About1980-03-25 Council minutesINFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MARCH 10, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: March 10, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Erdahl,Veveea, Neuhauser, Perret (1:40 PM), Lynch':' :45'PM), Roberts. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, gtolfus, Helling, Vitosh, Fowler, Keating, Boothroy, Showalter, Brachtel, Steinbach, Schmeiser, Seydel, Brown, Kucgarzak, Jones, Miller. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #80-8, Side 2 1905 -End. Reel H80-10, Side 1-1600. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 1905 -End MacBride Addition, Part 3, Council had no questions. AGENDA -COUNCIL TIME 1. Neuhauser asked that the informal meetings be held with a greater degree of formality, stating that the Councilmembers should address their remarks to the Mayor, and that the Mayor decide who speaks. Balmer stated that duringbudget discussion, all comments would be confined to those persons i at the'table. 2. Balmer called attention to the Parks & Recreation minutes of 2/13, re Jaycees'problem in finding a place to have their.carnival. Neuhauser suggested the High School grounds,as they have parking. 3. Berlin reported that the legal department had reviewed the questions raised by Council regarding the annexation request from City of Hills. Other issues still need to be resolved before an agreement can,be finalized. 4. Roberts called attention to the memo regarding permit parking in the lot f _behind Novotnys. Vitosh replied that they have now determined"that this'` would be an inconvenience while Clinton St. is closed, se it will not be designated for permit parking. Neuhauser objected to permit parking in the Mall Ramp, and for priority for construction workers. Vitosh advised that because the Mall has.not been completed, the demand for shopper,, parking was not high, and staff had previously discussed balancing shopper parking with permit parking until the demand is high.` 100 permits can be issued. There were no other objections. Construction workers are not to receive priority. 5. Balmer called attention to the recommendation of the. Parks & Recreation i Comm.'' regarding use of the park shelters. Council questioned how many people are requesting use of shelters from 9 AM to 11:30 AM. Berlin commented that the Commission will come up with rules and regulations to apply equally, and other information will be provided for Council. 6. .Berlin stated that Council had decided on the concrete for replacement of the Washington Street Bridge Deck Replacement. The project will,.be done this'summer. The observation was made that the City will be tear- ing up many streets this summer. 7. Erdahl questioned if the legal department had agreed with the memo from Police Chief Miller regarding the complaint at Woodfields. Staff will report back. 8. Comment was made concerning the proposed alignment of Foster Road. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council March 10, 1980 BUDGET Mayor Balmer reiterated his proposal from last Friday. He stated that budget discussion would be confined to comments from the Council only. Berlin explained that the $23,000 was essentially salary and supplies for one person, and does not include the thermography instrument, for the Energy budget. Neuhauser commented that since Council is taking collective bargaining out of the the Human Relations Dept, and having an outside person do it, and a great deal of the time in the past had been devoted to collective bargaining by the Director, and if work could easily be absorbed by having only two people in the Dept., she would go along with it, but questioned that by eliminating the personnel position, what work would Council be eliminating from that department. Berlin replied that Council had agreed to reduce the 3/4 position, & with June leaving and that position vacant, difference is another 1/4 position. Junes responsibilities will be split up between the two remaining people and the Director whose duties in the months ahead will include revision of the personnel policy and integration of all personnel into Civil Service. If staffing for the Commission is kept at -i the current level, on-going work of personnel would suffer, if another position is eliminated. Neuhauser did not favor another cut. Financial material will be prepared for negotiations by the Finance Dir. not personnel, in the future. Regarding the energy program, it was suggested that the building department is an area that could accommodate this work. Berlin advised that a person from Public Technology will be here this week and he, Dale & Roger will try to develop a program Council could be interested in. It was pointed out that no benefits have, been .seen from the present program, and no leadership was provided by the -Resources Conservation Conn. Perret wanted to include Side 2, money in the budget for a program, and called attention to previous memos 1-900 j from Deninger. Neuhauser discussed the possibility of raising fees for inspection.and putting the money .into the. fire budget, rather than funding another inspector, the fee raise suggested by the Housing Commission memo. Fees were raised signif- icantly two'years ago, but provide only 50% of the cost of the service, includ- ing `the proposed raise. VanderZee & Hilliman present for discussion.- Erdahl suggested that as CD monies cannot be used for housing inspection programs as in the past, that it could be combined with a neighborhood revitalization program. We already have the Northside Study, it could be implemented, and we are considering a pilot street lighting project there. Entitlement money lap over noted. Lynch wanted the First Response program of the Fire Dept. to be continued.Housing Conn, opposes use of Fire personnel for housing inspection. Roberts was not in favor of raising inspection fees. Council agreed to make a commitment to an energy program, but will not allocate funding in the budget. A program will be presented by staff, and Council can decide later on. Erdahl presented his suggestions for use of revenues so that all employees could be kept,'by use of year-end balances and subsidy for garbage pickup. Perret called attention to additional revenue which could be received from new licencing procedures suggested by the Animal Control. Berlin stated that possibly 1/4 to 1/3 of the positions being cut will be accomplished by attrition. Vitosh advised that an additional $4,000 income had been included from the deg licenses. The ordinance will need to be changed. Roberts sug- gested use of other local option taxes such as wage tax. Balmer mentioned hotel -motel tax. Berlin advised that receipt of revenue sharing from the State looks bleak. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICFR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 3 MANAGEMENT SALARIES Informal Council March 10, 1980 900-1320 Berlin called attention to the two meetings held by the Management Compen- sation Team. Four requests have been made. Two issues are concern over the total amount allocated, and the way it is allocated. Other issues are: comparability with other governmental agencies in Iowa City; comparability with other communities governmental agencies; comparability with other city groups; consideration of five extra vacation (annual leave/professional) days to compensate for the extra time and responsibility of management. Professional persons in other agencies and the library receive 22 days of annual leave a year. Management is requesting the five days be added to the present policy, at the beginning of the third year, with a maximum of 22 days. See Showalter memo of 3/5 for detailed request. The team felt that cost -of -living and merit should be separated. Berlin stated that he could take it upon himself to allocate to management people the way he saw fit based upon whatever criteria he came up with, unless the Council would direct it be done a certain way. The Management Team is requesting a cost -of -living raise of 7 to 9%, and merit up to 5%. There are no extra fringe benefits that all other employees do not receive. Council has previously discussed using a group of outside people to look at issues such as these, and the broader issue of the budget and how municipal services'are delivered. Showalter pointed out that Council had settled on 11% plus merit for Fire and AFSCME and Confidentials. As the 9% is budgeted, the 5%.merit for 63 management people (excluding City Mgr. & City Clerk) would be $64,336. Showalter explained request for increase in accumulation of annual leave. (Carry-over of unused vacation from year-to-year, maximum 36 days.) Neuhauser commented that if employees want to take off 22 days, maybe the City doesn't need them, however she would consider again after the independent group makes a recommendation. Berlin advised that re comp time, the policy is that the,City does not recognise comp time for management. Higdon pointed out that if the City had paid her for the time she put in during the previous fiscal year, they would owe her two months more pay. She observed that all management people are in this same boat, do not take time off because of the press of duties. She stated that the Council has a very dedicated staff. None of the Councilmembers wished to raise the percentage. Vitosh replied to the question regarding the $100,000 allocation for collective bargaining, that it was a reserve for any salary adjustments, and 9.2% had been budgeted for use by all city employees. There has been no final settlement for Police union, yet. Berlin summarized his direction as: allocation of 9.2%, at his discretion; staff to do a survey on vacation (annual leave/professional leave); come back with a recommendation on comp time, and to institute a study committee. APPOINTMENTS 1320-1580 ie s er & Keating advised that Barnes might stay on, if Council wishes, on the Police & Fire Ret. Boards. Staff will check. Regarding Planning & Zoning vacancies, the two whose terms are expiring agreed to remain until the zoning ordinance is completed. Replacements could be done on a staggered basis for the four terms now carried over. Council suggested implementing a training program. A majority agreed on appointment of Bruce Walker to the Civil Service Comm. and reappointment of Penick to the long term on the Board of Appeals. Staff to check State requirements. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 4 CABLE TV TOWER Berlin outlined the problem that has developed. the Board of Adjustment to resolve the issue. Meeting adjourned, 4:30 PM. Informal.Council March 10, 1980 Hawkeye Cable will go to i I i I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAR CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES .W 1 MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL 3-11-80 The cost of publishing the following procedures b claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is a Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/11/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser (7:32), Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of March 16- 22, 1980, as Poison Prevention Week. Mayor Balmer presented service pins to the employees present from the following groups. Five year service: Donna Hillis, Bernal Kirby, Larry Funk, Jake Babcock, Pamela .. Thodos; Susan Whetstine, Kathleen Walenta, Rozella Sorrenson, Darlene Donovan, Kathleen Knoll, Beth Montgomery, Jenny Poggenpohl,.Jack Blanton, Elmer Brenneman, Terry Fiala, Charles Singleman, Thomas 'Immermann, Debra Wyjack, Linda Dyer; Catharine Eisenhofer, Beverly Horton, Monica Uthe, Richard Plastino, Nancy Heaton, Dennis Showalter. Tena year. pins:. Thomas Finnegan, Melvin Detweiler, Linda .Kron, Edward Vorel, Earlis Stockman, Marilyn Collier, John Lumpa, Jon Delsing, Thomas Hansen, Donald Crow, Carol Spaziani, Lauretta Eggers, Lyle Seydel, Joseph Fowler. Fifteen year pins:. Raymond Schooley, James Fisher, George Lehman, Richard Stutzman, Charles Mottet, Raymond Wombacher, Abbie Stolfus, Eloise Adams. Twenty year pins: Ralph Taylor, William Bogs, Donald Shimon, Arthur K1oos, Donald Strand. Twenty-five year pins: Ralph Stutzman, Robert, Wolters. Thirty year pin: Hazel Westgate. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official` Actions, reg. Council mtg., 2/26/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: City Council Rules Committee -3/4/80; Senior Center Comm. -2/7/80; Parks and Recreation Comm. - 2/13/80; City Council Legislative Committee - 2/14/80. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS . DES 1401NES Official Actions March 11, 1980 Page 2 Permit Resolutions, Bk. 60: RES. 80-82, P- 114, APPROVING CLASS "C" BEER PERMIT FOR LUCKY STORES, INC. dba EAGLE DISCOUNT SUPERMARKET #157, 600 N. Dodge. RES. 80-83, P. 115, APPROVING CLASS "C" BEER PERMIT FOR LUCKY STORES, INC, dba EAGLE DISCOUNT SUPERMARKET #220 AND MAY'S DRUG #198, 1101 S. Riverside Dr. RES. 80-84, p. 116, APPROVING CLASS "C" LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SHEEP'S HEAD LIMITED dba SHEEP'S HEAD CAFE, 209 N. Linn. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $1 7 the od of 1/1/80 thro gb 1/31/80? asfor recommendedlby the Finance Director, subject to audit. Setting public hearing for 3/25/80 on an ordinance amending Section 3302(d) of the Uniform Building. -Code, 1976 Edition, re provisions for distance to exits- in open parking garages: Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply:Robert and Dixie Young re . Foster Rd.:; Jan Peterson,', PALS Coordinator' I expressing appreciation for Counc'il's continued support for program. Crisis Intervention Center re ;financial update and Policy changes. Don Strub, President of the. Chamber of Commerce;re economicdevelopment. i Concerned Citizens re CLASS lighting proposal. John, Fens temakerre Foster Rd. Affirmative roll call. vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. ` Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-85, Bk. 60, pp: 117-118, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF MACBRIDE ADDITION, PART 3. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, :all Councilmembers present. Merle Neubauer, 2203 East Court, appeared re i floodwater' project in ,Hickory .Hill Park and concerning the number of trees marked for removal. PW marked for r o removal Purposes stated t and would he trees a heck into ' the matter. iA public hearing was held on the final plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate for the Washington Street bridge deck replacement. No one appeared. . Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to -adopt R€S. 80-86, 8k. 60, pp. 119-120, APPROVING fINAL PL€ NS, SPECI.FICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE FOR THE WASHINGTON STREET BRIDGE DECK REPLACEMENT AND AUTHORIZE BID TO BE RECEIVED APRIL 8, 1980. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR$LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 0 Official Actions A public hearing was held on the plans, March 11, 1980 specifications, form of contract and estimate of Page 3 cost for the South Branch Detention Structure. Atty. William Meardon, appeared with several concerns re the proposed project and it's effect on six acre parcel owned by Hieronymus. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80- 87, Bk. 60, pp. 121-122, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH DETENTION STRUCTURE AND DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer announced two vacancies for three-year term on the Mayor's Youth Employment Board. These appointments will be made at the Council meeting 4/15/80. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to re- appoint John Penick, 733 S. Summit, to a three-year term expiring 12/31/82 on the Bd. of Appeals. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present:. Mayor Balmer announced the other vacancy on the Bd. of'Appeals would:be re -advertised. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to appoint Bruce Walker, 19.Durham Ct., to the Civil Service.Comm.. for a six-year term expiring 4/1/86. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to re- appoint Billy Barnes, 1805 Glendale Rd., to four- year terms on the Bd. of Police Trustees and the 8d. of Fire Trustees. Both terms expire 4/1/84. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers ;present.-.. Mayo resent.- Mayor Balmer thanked.Gannett Co. and Sunrise Optimist for their gifts to the City Library. A recommendation by the Parks and Recreation Commission re the use of recreational facilities for weekly church services, noted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to approve a taxicab stand for A'Better Cab Company. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent from room. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt -88, Bk. 60,; pp. 123-124; .DIRECTING THE RES.. 80 DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT to Parkview Co. for construction completed on the 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvements Project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent from room. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES Official Actions March 11, 1980 Page 4 I l� I� Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-89, Bk. 60, p. 125, SETTING PARKING RATES 'FOR THE IOWA CITY PARKING SYSTEM, MONTHLY PARKING RAMP RATES. Resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret: Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-90, Bk. 60, p. 126, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL #183, AFL-CIO, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1980 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1981. Resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Nays: Vevera. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-91, Bk. 60, pp. 127-128, APPROVING THE FY81 MUNICIPAL OPERATING BUDGET. Comments were made by Councilmembers. Berlin stated that the Police Department union had been awarded 14% cost -of - living raise by the arbitrator. Erahl presented a chart and read a statement regarding. the budget allocations. Gary Saunders presented, a petition from 4,000 residents asking retention of the 25d bus fare. Resolution adopted,. 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes:Balmer, Lynch, Roberts, Vevera. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser,.to receive and file the petition presented. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded .by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-92; Bk. 60, p. 129, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR AND URGING ACTION: BY THE IDOT TO RELOCATE AMTRAK SERVICE THROUGH. IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 9:12 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. For a 'more detailed & complete.. description of C until Activities & Disbursements, see Office of —4 It 1 .finance Department.. JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR s/ABBIE STD US, CITY C K MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-89, Bk. 60, p. 125, SETTING PARKING RATES 'FOR THE IOWA CITY PARKING SYSTEM, MONTHLY PARKING RAMP RATES. Resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret: Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-90, Bk. 60, p. 126, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL #183, AFL-CIO, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1980 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1981. Resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Nays: Vevera. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-91, Bk. 60, pp. 127-128, APPROVING THE FY81 MUNICIPAL OPERATING BUDGET. Comments were made by Councilmembers. Berlin stated that the Police Department union had been awarded 14% cost -of - living raise by the arbitrator. Erahl presented a chart and read a statement regarding. the budget allocations. Gary Saunders presented, a petition from 4,000 residents asking retention of the 25d bus fare. Resolution adopted,. 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes:Balmer, Lynch, Roberts, Vevera. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser,.to receive and file the petition presented. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded .by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-92; Bk. 60, p. 129, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR AND URGING ACTION: BY THE IDOT TO RELOCATE AMTRAK SERVICE THROUGH. IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 9:12 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. For a 'more detailed & complete.. description of C until Activities & Disbursements, see Office of —4 It 1 .finance Department.. JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR s/ABBIE STD US, CITY C K MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES March 25, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/25/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch (7:35), Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Roberts. Staffinembers present: Mose, Plastino, Milkman, Scholten, Tinklenberg, Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes Tape-recorded on Tape 80-9, Side 1, 2421 - End and Side 2, 1-290. Mayor Balmer proclaimed Wednesday, March 26, 1980, as a Day of Tribute to Coach of the Year, Lute Olson, All-American Ronnie Lester, and the Iowa Hawkeye Basketball Team. Councilman Lynch present, 7:35 P.M. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as presented: 1 Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 3/11/80, ,•i subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Library Trustees - 2/28/80; Resources Conservation Comm. -3/4/80; Bd. of Appeals - 2/14/80; Planning & Zoning Comm. -2/7/80 & 3/6/80; Committee on f Community Needs -3/5/80; Housing Appeals Bd.-2/14/80. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 60: RES. 80-101, p. 139, APPROVING CLASS A LIQUOR PERMIT FOR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLDG. ASSN INC. OF IOWA CITY dba KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 328 E. Washington. RES. 80-102, p. 140, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR E -J CORP., INC. dba IOWA CITY RACQUET CLUB, I-80 & N. Dodge. RES. 80-103, p. 141, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR PERMIT AND RES. 80-104, p. 142, SUNDAY SALES FOR HOWARD JOHNSON CO. & MCLEAN ENTERPRISES, INC. dba HOWARD JOHNSON'S, N. Dodge St. RES. 80-105, p. 143, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR PERMIT FOR DELIGHT FRANTZ dba H & D TAP, 800 S. Dubuque St. RES. 80-106, p. 144, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A BEER PERMIT. RES. 80-107, p. 145, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 80-108, Bk. 60, p. 146, ACCEPTING THE WORK ON THE SERVICE BUILDING ADDITION done by McComas-Lacina Construction Company. Correspondence: Iris Baskett re personnel reductions, referred to the City Manager for reply. Memo from Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition on George Street, noted. i Applications for City Plaza Use Permit: Hardees of Plaza Centre One for fountain area for a performance on 5/10/80 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 P.M. by the Tri -City Symphony Youth Orchestra, approved. Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds: University of Iowa Student Senate for a Pabst Riverfest Run on 4/19/80 from 8:00 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities March 25, 1980 Page 2 i A.M. to 10:00 A.M., approved. Greek Week Committee for a raft race on Iowa River on 4/25/80 at 3:30 P. M. approved. National Foundation for the Blind for a Bike -a -Thou on 4/27/80 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 P.M., approved. Bicyclists of Iowa City, Downtown Association, and the Daily Iowan for Third Annual Old Capitol Criterium 5/11/80 from 1:00 to 8:00 P. M., approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous 6/0, Roberts absent. ,I Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve an amendment to the preliminary and final Large Scale Residen::ial Development Plan of Pentacrest Garden Apartments, noted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing for 4/8/80, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, to consider the vacation of College Street between Capitol and Madison Streets. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing for 4/15/80, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, to consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, to delete all or part of Foster Road as an arterial street. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Roberts absent. + A public hearing was held to consider amending Section 8.10.35.2 of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, to permit buildings located on corner lots in all zones to erect an additional facia sign. No one appeared. ' A public hearing was held to consider amending the Comprehensive Plan to include as part of the plan a Bikeways Plan. The following individuals appeared: Gertrude MacQueen, 454 Lexington Avenue; David Christ, R.R. N3; George Mather, chrp. Project GREEN, 606 Holt Avenue; Adrian Anderson, 1414 Plum. Staffinember Marianne Milkman was also present. t Recommendation of the Committee on Community Needs that the proposed budget and Housing Assistance Plan for the Second Year Small Cities application be approved, noted. The recommendations of the Resources Conservation Commission (items 1-9) re the Civic Center HVAC repairs, noted. A public hearing was held on an Ordinance amending Section 3302(d) of the Uniform Building Code, 1976 Edition, as adopted by Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, to amend the provisions for distance to exits in open parking garages. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on a proposal to convey the vacated portion of Sand Lake Drive to James Robert and Brenda L. Schintler; Ronald Williams and Marilyn Anne Schintler; and Richard Joseph and Barbara J. Schintler, as part of a settlement of Parcel 5 of the South Gilbert Street Project. No one appeared. iI I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 'Council Activities March 25, 1980 Page 3 A public hearing was held for Regional Transit Planning & Programming Document. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-109, Bk. 60, p. 147, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY81 REGIONAL TRANSIT PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING (RTPP) DOCUMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Michele Fisher, 201 Woolf Avenue, to the Governor Lucas Square Commission for a three year term expiring 3/21/85. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Roberts absent. Councilmember Erdahl complimented Public Works Director Plastino on his recent letter to Merle Neubauer replying to questions raised at a Council meeting of 3/11/80. Councilmember Neuhauser stated she found the memo re mandated costs very interesting and requested that copies be sent to area Legislators and to the Iowa League of Municipalities. She also requested further Council discussion re the appeal of the Amerex case. City Manager Berlin said an executive session was being planned for Monday. Mayor Balmer requested a discussion with members of the Riverfront Commission re future course of the Commission. City Manager Berlin said that Parks and Recreation and Planning and Zoning would also provide information to the Council for that meeting. Mayor Balmer also asked Councilmembers to contact Legislators urging the Iowa Senate to pass House File 2536 re the Housing Code in this Legislative session. Councilmember Perret reported on the latest session of the Steering Committee on Planning Reorganization. He also called attention to the memo from JCRP re SMSA criteria, and to the next meeting with legislators, April 5. City Manager Berlin announced that, as per budget sessions earlier in the year, an Advisory Committee would be set-up to review the budget preparation and establishment of salaries. Any suggestions for individuals to serve on the Committee should be forwarded to him. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-110, Bk. 60, p. 148, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 4/8/80 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE SCOTT BLVD. PAVING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. The public hearing will be held at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-111, Bk. 60, pp. 149-159, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST LETTERS OF INTENT FROM PROPERTY OWNERS ALONG SCOTT BLVD. Resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Erdahl. Absent: Roberts. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuahuser, to adopt RES. 80-112, Bk. 60, pp. 160-164, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH AMES ENGINEERING AND TESTING FOR DESIGN WORK ON STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE IIB. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities March 25, 1980 Page 4 Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-113, Bk. 60, pp. 165-171, ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-114, Bk. 60, p. 172, MAKING AWARD OF CONTRACT CONCERNING THE MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT TO WEBER BROS., MECHANICSVILLE, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-115, Bk. 60, p. 173, AUTHORIZING FILING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/SMALL CITIES PROGRAM APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $775,000 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING ALL UNDER- STANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn, 8:20 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. "OHN!R.ALMER, MA OR tie ABBIE STOLFUS, CIT CLERK MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAB k , CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES i 01