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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-03-04 Council minutesINFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION FEBRUARY 18, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: February 18, 1980, 1:00 P.M., in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Erdahl, Vevera, Perret (1:10 PM), Lynch (1:25 PM), Neuhauser (1:30 PM). Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Higdon. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel N80-6, Side 1, 1190 -End. Side 2, 1-1528. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. Vacation of Lower West Branch Road Boothroy advised that P&Z recommended to \. not vacate, t e staff wants to vaca IY There are objections from a property owner. Legal Dept. advises that it is not wise to proceed while in court with the other litigation, City Manager also agreed. Staff directed to tell Lumpa they will not now proceed with vacation. Foster Road Staff will make a presentation on Tuesday night, and will discuss The item with Council on Monday. I AGENDA A" ttCOUNCIL BUSINESS 1190-1780 Leer re Heinz Roa Railroad Crossin . DOT could participate.with 1/3 costs. L;ounc1I agreedon a temporary asphalt patch, staff to provide costs. Councilman Lynch arrived, 1:2513M. 2. Concern was expressed over the receipt of letters from individuals on public ioffice stationary. Those from University, Berlin sends to Boyd. 3. Helling pointed out that the Downtown Assn. is questioning uses in the City. Plaza. 'Berlin asked that either he or Dale be contacted with Downtown Assn. concerns. It was also questioned if Gormezano's group is a recognize , established group. If they are, they should contact CCN with their concerns. Councilwoman Neuhauser arrived, 1:30 PM., 4.`A ointments -Broadband Telecommunications Comm., majority agreed to reappoint San ra Es in, 1047 Woodlawn. Johnson County Regional Planning; agreement to appoint David Perret, and Berlin as staffinember. Airport Commission -majority agreed to appoint Emmet George. { 5. Taxicab Fares Council discussed whether or not to have uniform rates. Berlin advadv esid that.Yellow-Super Cabs would be issued certificates subject to all cabs passing police inspection at one location. Stolfus noted requirement for all the cab companies regarding necessity for insurance on all taxicabs. Nancy Draper asked if the Senior Citizen discount could be kept. Council ' agreed, adding that it should be so stated on the rate card. Public hearing will be held on 26th on necessity. STREETSCAPE PHASE II -B Consultants Leaman & Poupelka; Chiat, Dietz, Plastino, 1780-2350 ' c ma a e; Univ. representatives Bezanson & Gibson present. Leaman explained the scope of the project. Bids will be taken on the Washing- ton/Clinton intersection on March 25th, with the contract early in April, with a 5h month construction period. He commented on the quality of the amenities; plantings planned for the narrow space between the ramp & the sidewalk; and the construction scheduling for transfer from one entrance to the other. The Clinton access will be open until Capitol St. is ready for use, (for entrance to the parking ramp.). Alleys will be open, a half will be closed at one time. Bus traffic will not be stopped. Iowa -Illinois wants 2 on -grade trans- formers on Clinton St., 6 ft, square, 5 ft. high, in front of St. Clair -Johnson. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r. Page 2 Informal Council February 18, 1980 Dietz advised that they were considering with access thru a vault. Leamon explained work tobeudone gaththeuAppleTreederdcorner, raising grades two to four inches. Dietz cautioned there would still be problems with this project despite the plans for coordination for access and delivery, traffic & pedestrians. Sidewalk on the west side of the Mall could be delayed some. There is no firm construction schedule from Old Capitol yet. Building permit should be issued Thursday. Cos ween Memo note�,� ase�isLriUutect er�ntt a pac etStThetUniversitype edoes not think the vacation of College St. is related to the Washinton/Capitol project, but was 2350 -End asked for in conjunction with their Lindquist Project, so should not be con- sidered when dividing costs for the urban re 1 Bezanson explained as follows: newa project. City share of $60,000 project where University moved an electrical--- $32,000 line under the street, because of grade changes, University costs, 50/50 of Capitol St. amenities and extra costs aver -$45,350 standard amenities on Washington St. Subtract 32,000 from 45,350, leaves $13,000 plus $4,000 (Cline Bldg.) and this is the $17,000 the University owes the city,according to them. Berlin thought that the electrical line was replaced to provide a different voltage. The Univ. said no. Gibson stated that the vacation Of College was a part of the original urban renewal plan, and the University contributed Ibout 2 million dollars of in-kind credits, as a sha Berlin advised that it was a fair distribution of cos s,7andg here weerreemany areas of cooperation back and forth. Leaman outlined changes made to the project to accommodate the Univ. amounting to $45,000. Councilmembers thought that the Univ. was contributing $50,000 for this project, not their special requests: There was no written agreement. Four councilmembers agreed to go ahead and accept the $17,000 from the University. General concensus was to proceed with the project. SANITARY SEWERAGE FACILITY PLAN Consultant Jim Kimm, Dietz, Plastino present. Dietz ca a attention to material in the packet, a memo, copy of facility plan, and copy of draft ordinance, and 6th amendment to contract with Veenstra & Kimm. Kinin outlined the three steps to comply with Clean Water Act. As regulations changed, an addendum to the plan was prepared. They have conserved energy as much as possible. He called attention to staffing requirements of the new plant, & maintenance crews. Dietz stated that an offer has been made for the land, but City will probably go to condemnation. Recommendations are on page 5 of Dietz memo, Council will set public hearing for April lst. The as user charge ordinance hbeen transmitted to EPA, will adopt this fall; the amendment to Veenstra & Kimm contract is on agenda & is subject to EPA agreeing. A table on page 4 lists rates re either G.O. bonding, or revenue bonding. A decision is not necessary at this time. Side 1 1-387 387-767 BUDGET Vitosh, Jones, Showalter & several confidential employees, 767-1140 & Higdon present. Berlin commented that $494,670 was unallocated resources. If Council did not levy insurances of $340,000 in Trust & Agency (resulting in extra taxes), and reserved $100,000 for collective bargaining settlements, this would equal the unallocated resources. The insurances could et changed next year. A majority agreed with this change, & will.not reevaluate cuts. Re confidential employees, letter from Eggers distributed. They have not re- ceived the same increases as union employees the last few years, and so for comparable duties, salaries are much lower. There was concensus that the confidential employees should be put on the same basis as union employees with comparable duties. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 3 Informal Council February 18, 1980 Decisions regarding areas of additional funding in 2/15/80 memo from City Manager were as follows: 1) reserve $100,000 for collective bargaining j reserve, 2) $75,000 asphalt resurfacing, already determined, 3) $429,000 reduction in salaries, already determined, 4) reserve $10,000 for Northside Lighting project, 5) delete $10,000 paper recycling proj., 6) delete Fall street marking, $10,000, 7) leave in $20,000 for Senior Citizen services, ' 8) Aid to agencies, already determined, 9) Equipment Service Bldg. Impr. Proj., already determined, 10) crossing guards, already decided 10% cut. Neuhauser outlined the crossing guard funding problem for Lynch. advised that a letter of explanation had been sent to the SchoolboBerlin BUS FARES AND FUNDING Berlin called attention to a correction in the memo on bus fares. In the 1140-1538 beginning the subsidy from the State for bus pass was 50%, but now it is 25% ($2.) There was a concensus to approve the City Manager's recom- mendations for bus fare of 35t; effective April 1, 1980, monthly pass of $12., Saturday fare of 25t, increase in special off-peak rides to 25t, and transit property tax levy of lot per thousand of assessed valuation. Each councilmember outlined their specific concerns and decisions on each area. Meeting adjourned, 6:00 P.M. �I i i i i i i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAE3 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL -2/19/80 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., 2/19/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret (7:32), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of February 24 -March 1, 1980 as National Letter Writing Week. Mayor Balmer announced that items 3c(2) and 3c(3) re Woodfield's would be discussed separately after the acceptance of the Consent Calendar. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as amended: rovof Official Councilpmtga1 2/5/80, subject to correction reg. the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. -1/9/80; Parks and Rec. Comm. -1/30/80; Planning & Zoning Comm. - 1/14/80, 1/17/80, 1/26/80; Resources Conservation Comm. -2/5/80; City Conference Bd.-2/4/80. Permit Resolution, Book 60: RES. 80-46, P. 59, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR PERMIT FOR W. MARCUS HANSEN dba GILBERT STREET TAP, 1134 Gilbert St. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 80-47, Bk. 60, p. 60, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 4/1/80 ON THE ADDENDUM TO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM FACILITY PLAN, 1979. RES. 80-48, Bk. 60, p. 61, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 3/4/80 ON THE BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 7/1/80 THRU 6/30/81. RES. 80-49, Bk. 60, P. 62, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2/26/80 ON PROPOSAL TO CONVEY VACATED PORTION OF SAND ROAD TO DAVID BRAVERMAN AND D.J. TRUST. Correspondence referred to City Manager for reply: Janet Crow; Jeannine Burk y re bus fares. Mrs. D.W. Kral re sidewalk snow removal and proposed transit levy. Bruce Glasgow re proposed alignment of Scott Blvd. Johnson County Health Dept. re Melrose Avenue Sanitary Sewer Extension Assessment Project and re proposed reduction in Animal Shelter personnel. Michael Hart, Pres, of Horace Mann Parent-Teacher Organization re school crossing guard program. Juanita Vetter, P & Z Comm. member, re reorganization of planning MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions functions. William Sueppel re needed repairs February 19, 1980 of Rock Island Railroad spur crossing at Heinz Page 2 Rd. Sue Clark, re school crossing guard program. Keith Gormezano re Woodfield's Liquor License. Assn. of Student Women re lighting. Suzanne Barb re school crossing guard program. Jean Bott re Woodfield's. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. The Mayor announced that the items deferred from the Consent Calendar regarding licenses for Woodfields would be discussed at this time. Those appearing included:, David Chrapkiewicz; Atty. Thomas Kelly Jr., Davenport, NAACP; Mark Heslinga, 227h E. Washington; Thomas Mikelson; Robert Morris; i Orville Townsend; Mary Jo Small, 427 Bayard St.; Colleen Jones, 1216 Esther Ct.; Patricia Sheppard, 1244 E. College; Atty. J. Patrick White I representing Woodfields. Several supported holding of an administrative hearing, and it was noted that a complaint had been filed with the State last week. Council discussed the legal basis for denial of a permit. City Atty. Hayek recommended renewal of the license, and cited six reasons for his recommendation. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts to adopt RES. 80-50, Bk. 60, p. 63, APPROVING CLASS "C" LIQUOR PERMIT FOR AMBROSE- LOVETINSKY INC. dba/WOODFIELD'S, 223 E. Washington St. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, j Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Erdahl, Perret. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera to adopt RES. 80-51, Bk. 60, p. 64, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT for WOODFIELDS. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Perret, Erdahl. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to defer for one week the setting of a public hearing vacating Lower West Branch Road right-of-way west of Amhurst Street. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held to consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, to delete all or part of Foster Road as an arterial street. Kevin Laverty, staffinember, presented a slide show explaining project and that staff recommends the amendment. Richard Blum, Planning & Zoning Comm., appeared and stated reasons why the Comprehensive Plan should not be amended. Jeff Sales, 1607 Prairie du Chien, appeared requesting Council set other public hearings to discuss the proposal. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, that ORD. February 19, 1980 80-2986, Bk. 17, pp. 7-9, AMENDING SECTIONS Page 3 8.10.35.901 and 8.10.36.1BB (SIGN ORDINANCE) OF APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be passed and adopted at this time. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. A public hearing was held on plans, specifica- tions, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the FY81 Landfill Excavation Project. No one appeared.. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-52, Bk. 60, p. 65, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE FY81 LANDFILL EXCAVATION PROJECT ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on the final plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate for the Streetscape Improvement Project Phase II -B. No one appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-53, Bk, 60, p. 66, APPROVING FINAL PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE FOR THE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE II -B AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED MARCH 25, 1980, AT 2:00 P.M. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Vevera and Erdahl. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Emmit George, 712 Normandy Drive, to the Airport Commission for a six-year term ending March 1, 1986. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to re- appoint Sandra Eskin, 1047 Woodlawn, to the Broadband Telecommunications Commission for a three-year term expiring March 13, 1983. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to appoint Councilmember Perret as City Council delegate and City Manager Berlin alternate to Regional Planning Commission Steering Committee. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Balmer announced that he had been uncomfortable with his decision re a tax levy for transit and would not now support it, and wanted the Council to know before a vote was taken next week. City Atty. Hayek presented a draft agreement and copies of a letter explaining the agreement MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+L.AB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r�) Official Actions between Iowa City, IDOT, and various intervenors February 19, 1980 concerning the alignment and construction of Page 4 Freeway 518. Council and staff will review the material presented and the issue will be added to next week's agenda. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to accept the taxicab fare change proposed for A Better Cab Company. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to accept the taxicab fare change proposed for Super Cab Company and Yellow Checker Cab Company. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to accept the taxicab fare proposed by Hawkeye Cab Company. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to set a public hearing for proposed fare change for Hawkeye Cab Company on 2/26/80 at 7;30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to approve permit application for Hawkeye CableVision Company construction in highway right-of-way, for use of Primary Highway 1-218-6-I80 and 6-218. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-54, Bk. 60, p. 67, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR THE CORRIDOR SEWER PROJECT (PROJECT NUMBER C190830 02). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-55, Bk. 60, p. 68, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH VEENSTRA & KIMM, (new treatment plant and outfall sewer) SUBJECT TO IDEQ AND EPA APPROVAL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-56, Bk. 60, p. 69, CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Kevin Gleaves, 2 Riverside Ct., appeared re problems. City Manager Berlin will meet with him to discuss problems. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 80-2985, Bk. 17, pp. 5-6, AMENDING THE MICROFIL14ED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions DEFINITION OF PUBLIC WAY IN SECTION 3301(c) OF THE February 19, 1980 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1976 EDITION, be voted upon Page 5 for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuahuser, seconded by Lynch, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 80-2987, Bk. 17, pp. 10-13, PROVIDING FOR FINANCING FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, (Whiting Co.), be voted'upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved - by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY TO REQUIRE THAT AN ESTABLISHMENT FOR WHICH A LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE OR BEER PERMIT IS ISSUED SHALL BE LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF A BUILDING AND SHALL CONTAIN, WINDOWS WHICH PERMIT VISIBILITY OF ITS INTERIOR FROM THE PUBLIC WAY, be considered and given first vote for passage.. Motion for first consideration carried, 5/2. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Balmer, Roberts. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 10:40 P.M. Motion carried. A more complete description of Council acti ies is on file in the office of the City Cle k LJ6MN R. BALMER, MAYOR s SJLFUS/} CITYSLERK Submitted on 2/26/80 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES /1 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES February 19, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/19/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret (7:32), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staff present: Berlin, Melling, Hayek, Scholten, Schmeiser, Laverty, Zukrowski, Brown, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-2, Side 2, 2335 - end, and Tape 80-7, Side 1, 1-2177. Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of February 24 -March 1, 1980 as National Letter Writing Week. Mayor Balmer announced that .items 3c(2) and 3c(3) re Woodfield's would be discussed separately after the acceptance of the Consent Calendar. Moved by Vevera, 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., 2/5/80, subject to correction by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. -1/9/80; Parks and Rec. Comm. -1/30/80; Planning & Zoning Comm. -1/14/80, 1/17/80, 1/26/80; Resources Conservation Comm. -2/5/80; City Conference Bd.-2/4/80. Permit Resolution, Book 60: RES. 80-46, p. 59, APPROVING CLASS C -LIQUOR PERMIT FOR W. MARCUS HANSEN dba GILBERT STREET TAP, 1134 Gilbert St. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 80-47, Bk. 60, p. 60, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 4/1/80, ON THE ADDENDUM TO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM FACILITY PLAN, 1979. RES. 80-48, Bk. 60, p. 61, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 3/4/80 ON THE BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 7/1/80 THRU 6/30/81. RES. 80-49, Bk. 60, p. 62, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2/26/80 ON PROPOSAL TO CONVEY VACATED PORTION OF SAND ROAD TO DAVID BRAVERMAN AND D.J. TRUST. Correspondence referred to City Manager for reply: Janet Crow; Jeannine Burky re bus fares. Mrs. D.W. Kral re sidewalk snow removal and proposed transit levy. Bruce Glasgow re proposed alignment of Scott Blvd. Johnson County Health Dept. re Melrose Avenue Sanitary Sewer Extension Assessment Project and re proposed reduction in Animal Shelter personnel. Michael Hart, Pres. of Horace Mann Parent- Teacher Organization re school crossing guard program. Juanita Vetter, P & Z Comm. member, re reorganization of planning functions. William Sueppel re needed repairs of Rock Island Railroad spur crossing at Heinz Rd. Sue Clark, re school crossing guard program. Keith Gormezano re Woodfield's Liquor License. Assn. of Student Women re lighting. Suzanne Barb re school crossing guard program. Jean Bott re Woodfield's. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAE! CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities February 19, 1980 Page 2 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. The Mayor announced that the items deferred from the Consent Calendar regarding licenses for Woodfields would be discussed at this time. Those appearing included: David Chrapkiewicz; Atty. Thomas Kelly Jr., Davenport, NAACP; Mark Heslinga, 22731 E. Washington; Thomas Mikelson; Robert Morris; Orville Townsend; Mary Jo Small, 427 Bayard St.; Colleen Jones, 1216 Esther Ct.; Patricia Sheppard, 1244 E. College; Atty. J. Patrick White representing Woodfields. Several supported holding of an administrative hearing, and it was noted that a complaint had been filed with the State last week. Council discussed the legal basis for denial of a permit. City Atty. Hayek recommended renewal of the license, and cited six reasons for his recommendation. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts to adopt RES. 80-50, Bk. 60, p. 63, APPROVING CLASS "C" LIQUOR PERMIT FOR AMBROSE-LOVETINSKY INC. dba/WOODFIELD'S, 223 E. Washington St. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Erdahl, Perret. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera to adopt RES. 80-51, Bk. 60, p. 64, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT for WOODFIELDS. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, 'Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays:. Perret, Erdah l. Schedule for Human Rights Commission and staff investigation discussed. The Police Chief will be instructed to investigate allegation by Heslinga of violation of terms of suspension. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to defer for one week the setting of a public hearing vacating Lower West Branch Road right-of-way west of Amhurst Street. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held to consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, to delete all or part of Foster Road as an arterial street. •Kevin Laverty, staffinember, presented a slide show explaining project and that staff recommends the amendment. Richard Blum, Planning & Zoning Comm., appeared and stated reasons why the Comprehensive Plan should not be amended. Jeff Sales, 1607 Prairie du Chien, appeared requesting Council set other public hearings to discuss the proposal. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, that ORD. 80-2986, Bk. 17, pp. 7- 9, AMENDING SECTIONS 8.10.35.9C1 and 8.10.36ABB (SIGN ORDINANCE) OF APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be passed and adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the FY81 Landfill Excavation Project. No one appeared. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-52, Bk. 60, p. 65, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE FY81 LANDFILL EXCAVATION PROJECT ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities February 19, 1980 Page 3 SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on the final plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate for the Streetscape Improvement Project Phase II- B. No one appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-53, Bk, 60, p. 66, APPROVING FINAL PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE FOR THE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE II -B AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED MARCH 25, 1980, AT 2:00 P.M. Resolution adopted, 5/2,. with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Vevera and Erdahl. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Emmit George, 712 Normandy Drive, to the Airport Commission for a six-year term ending March 1, 1986. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to re -appoint Sandra Eskin, 1047 Woodlawn, to the Broadband Telecommunications Commission for a three-year term expiring March 13, 1983. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to appoint Councilmember Perret as City Council delegate and City Manager Berlin alternate to Regional Planning Commission Steering Committee. Motion carried unanimously; 7/0. Balmer announced he would be attending a conference in Des Moines on Thursday with Large City Mayors to discuss tax issues with Legislators and to possibly meet with the Governor. Balmer also announced that he had been uncomfortable with his decision re a tax levy for transit and would not now support it, and wanted the Council to know before,a vote was taken next week. City Atty. Hayek presented a draft agreement and copies of a letter explaining the agreement between Iowa City, IDOT, and various intervenors concerning the. alignment and construction of Freeway 518. This will provide construction of the bypass as originally planned because of the payment of $90,000 to Iowa City by West Side Co., (Yoder, Nagel, Thomas, Barker) developers who will benefit by construction of the bypass. Mormon Trek Bypass will be constructed 31 ft. wide with curb and gutter under urban design. Council and staff will review the material presented and the issue will be added to next week's agenda. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to accept the taxicab fare change proposed for A Better Cab Company. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to accept the taxicab fare change proposed for Super Cab Company and Yellow Checker Cab Company. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r Council Activities February 19, 1980 Page 4 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to accept the taxicab fare proposed by Hawkeye Cab Company. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to set a public hearing for Proposed fare change for Hawkeye Cab Company on 2/26/80 at 7;30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to approve permit application for Hawkeye Cablevision Company construction in highway right-of-way, for use of Primary Highway 1-218-6-180 and 6-218. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-54, Bk. 60, p. 67, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT j WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR THE CORRIDOR SEWER PROJECT (PROJECT NUMBER C190830 02). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80=55, Bk. 60, p. 68, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH VEENSTRA h KIMM, (new treatment plant and outfall sewer) SUBJECT TO IDEQ AND EPA APPROVAL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-56, Bk. 60, p. 69, CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Kevin Gleaves, 2 Riverside Ct., appeared re problems a landlord faces with unpaid tenant bills. City Manager Berlin will meet with him to discuss problems. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 80-2985, Bk. 17, pp. 5-6, AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF PUBLIC WAY IN SECTION 3301(c) OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1976 EDITION, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuahuser, seconded by Lynch, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 80-2987, Bk. 17, pp. 10-13, PROVIDING FOR FINANCING FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, (Whiting Co.), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities February 19, 1980 Page 5 Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY TO REQUIRE THAT AN ESTABLISHMENT FOR WHICH A LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE OR BEER PERMIT IS ISSUED SHALL BE LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF A BUILDING AND SHALL CONTAIN WINDOWS WHICH PERMIT VISIBILITY OF ITS INTERIOR FROM THE PUBLIC WAY, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion for first consideration carried, 5/2. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Balmer, Roberts. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 10:40 P.M. Motion carried. JOHN R. B LM R, MAYOR ABBIE L U , L K MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES M COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES March 4, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/4/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staff present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Vitosh, Meisel, Steinbach, Higdon, Miller, Keating, Loney, Hencin, Zukrowski, Immerman, Fuhrmeister, Stolfus, Karr, and several members of the Fire Dept. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-7, Side 1, 513 -End and Tape 80-9, Side 1, 1-148. Mayor Balmer proclaimed March, 1980, as Red Cross Month. 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., 2/19/80, subject to correction by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.-2/12/80; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -2/12/80; Airport Comm. -2/21/80; United Action for Youth -1/28/80; Human Rights Comm. - 2/25/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 60: RES. 80-70, p. 99, APPROVING CLASS "C" LIQUOR LICENSE FOR PHILIP DUNTON dba THE GREENERY RESTAURANT, 11 S. Dubuque. RES. 80-71, p. 100, APPROVING CLASS "C" LIQUOR PERMIT FOR MAG00'S, INC. dba MAG00'S, 206 N. Linn. RES. 80-72, p. 101, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 80-73, Bk. 60, P. 102, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 3/11/80 FOR WASHINGTON STREET BRIDGE DECK REPLACEMENT. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 3/18/80 RE SECOND YEAR APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FOR LOWER RALSTON CREEK -SMALL CITIES PROJECT. RES. 80-74, Bk. 60, pp. 103-104, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 3/18/80 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Margaret Wu and Michael Kattchee re School Crossing Guard Program. Norman Jurgens re appointment to Community Housing Resources Board. State of Iowa City Development Board re Hills voluntary annexation within urbanized area of Iowa City. Memo from Traffic Engr. re bus loading zone on the east side of the 100 block of S. Clinton St. and yield sign at intersection of Bradford and Dover Streets, noted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to set a public hearing for 3/25/80 to consider amending Section 8.10.35.2 of Appendix A of the Code MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES council Activities March 4, 1980 Page 2 Of Ordinances (Sign Ordinance), Motion carried unanimousl Councilmembers present. Y, 7/O, all Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, settinga 3/25/80 to amend the Comprehensive Plan to Motion carried unanimousl public hearing for include as part of the plan a Bikeways Plan. Moti present. Y, 7/0, all Councilmembers Moved by 105, APPROVING VTHErLARGEseconded SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR OWENS BRUSH CO. Affirmative roll call vo present. te unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers John Suchomel, 330! N. Lucas, appeared re ice and snow removal program and commented that it was not working in the north end of town. A public hearing was held on the budget estimate for fiscal 1, 1980 through June 30, 1981. The following people a Year July Loney, a Fire Dept. employee; Tom Immerman, a police officer Connell, a fireman; Jim Lenz, 23 Bedford Ct." ppeared: Dave Ambulance driver; Mike Spain, � Richard rry Mumford, a fireman; Jon RobinsDiane Klaus, 909 Maplewood Lane � J'C• Emergency fire representing AFSCME #183; Bill eCrow, fireman; Nancy Draper, 2216 California; Jim Sprott, 2119 Davis fireman; Gary Saunders; Herman Villhauer, 1911 H. Street; Ron Whittaker, Fire an t. Gary Silva, a Dept.; Niel Ritchieruse, 624 Brookland Park Dr.; Daphne Fuhrmeister, Fire meeting for 12:30 p•' 732 Manor Dr. Mayor Balmer set a special Council M. on Friday, March 7th, to discuss the budget. Mayor Balmer announced the following vacancies: Human Rights comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/81; Housing Comm. -three vacancies for three-year terms from 5/1/80 through 5/1/83; Planning and Zoning Comm. -two vacancies for five-year terms from 5/1/80 through 5/1/85. All the appointments will be made 4/8/80 at the Council meeting. The appointments to the Resources Conservation Comm. will be readver- tised. Mayor Balmer commented that the City had not made a decision on whether or not to appeal the Eaton case. He was disturbed about the remarks State Representative Hibbs and Lloyd -Jones made to area newspaper re the case. Neuhauser reported on her testimony before the Subcommittee on Community Block Grant Renewals. Erdahl asked that a special time be set to discuss Foster Road to enable members of Planning & Zoning Comm. to attend. City Manager said that he would schedule such a time within 2-3 weeks. City Manager Berlin reported the deferral of the decision of the School Board re School Crossing Guard Program. The reduced level has been Plugged into the City budget for FY81. The program will continue at the current level until the Council makes a decision. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities March 4, 1980 Page 3 Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to approve the taxicab stand for Super Cab Company and Yellow Checker Cab Company, in the 400 block of East College. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-76, Bk. 60 „ p. 106, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, UNDER THE AUTHORITY PROVIDED BY SECTION 206 OF THE UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY POLICIES ACT OF 1970 (UNIFORM ACT) TO USE SMALL CITIES PROJECT FUNDS, NOT TO EXCEED $10,000 IN EXCESS OF THOSE ALREADY AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION 203 OF THE UNIFORM ACT, FOR THE TIMELY RELOCATION OF RAYMOND AND NETTIE LOTHRIDGE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-77, Bk. 60, p. 107, ACCEPTING SUPPLEMENT #3 TO THE IOWA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-78, Bk. 60, p. 108, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL BY RECLASSIFYING A POSITION, by changing the position of Parking Enforcement Attendant in the Finance Dept. from Range 1 to Range 3. Finance Director Rosemary Vitosh and Personnel Analyst June Higdon appeared. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Roberts, Vevera. Mayor Balmer thanked June Higdon for her service to the City and wished her well in her new job at American College Testing. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-79, Bk. 60, p. 109, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL BY DELETING A POSITION AND ADDING A POSITION, by changing a five -eights time Planner/Program Analyst II to a three-fourths time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-80, Bk. 60, p. 110, ACCEPTING ALLEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - BLOCKS 28 and 29 O.T. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer announced that item #17 re an agreement with Ecumenical Housing Corporation would be deferred indefinitely. Mayor Balmer announced that item #18 re the agreement with the City and AFSCME Local #183 would be deferred one week. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to amend the ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF SOUTH GILBERT STREET (Sand Road from the south ROW of Highway 6 Bypass, south to the north ROW of Waterfront Street extended easterly) by changing the effective date from 11/5/79 to 3/5/80. Motion 1 carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 80-2988, Bk. 17, p. 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities March 4, 1980 Page 4 13, VACATING A PORITION OF SOUTH GILBERT STREET, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-81, Bk. 60, PP. 111-113, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO CONVEY THE VACATED PORTION OF SAND ROAD TO DAVID BRAVERMAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, that ORD. 80-2929, Bk. 17, pp. 14-16, AMENDING SECTION 5-26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY TO REQUIRE THAT AN ESTABLISHMENT FOR WHICH A LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE OR BEER PERMIT IS ISSUED SHALL BE LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF A BUILDING AND SHALL CONTAIN WINDOWS WHICH PERMIT VISIBILITY OF ITS INTERIOR FROM THE PUBLIC WAY, be passed and adopted at this time. Ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera, Erdahl, Lynch. Nays: Roberts, Balmer. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 10:23 P.M. Motion carried. AAEMERMAYD�R�� *BIE US, C Y CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES �j 1 i i Council Activities March 4, 1980 Page 4 13, VACATING A PORITION OF SOUTH GILBERT STREET, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-81, Bk. 60, PP. 111-113, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO CONVEY THE VACATED PORTION OF SAND ROAD TO DAVID BRAVERMAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, that ORD. 80-2929, Bk. 17, pp. 14-16, AMENDING SECTION 5-26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY TO REQUIRE THAT AN ESTABLISHMENT FOR WHICH A LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE OR BEER PERMIT IS ISSUED SHALL BE LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF A BUILDING AND SHALL CONTAIN WINDOWS WHICH PERMIT VISIBILITY OF ITS INTERIOR FROM THE PUBLIC WAY, be passed and adopted at this time. Ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera, Erdahl, Lynch. Nays: Roberts, Balmer. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 10:23 P.M. Motion carried. AAEMERMAYD�R�� *BIE US, C Y CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES 0(-/-- -T 3 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MARCH 3, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: March 3, 1980, 1:40 P. M., in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Perret, Vevera, Erdahl (1:43 PM). Absent: Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, Boothroy, Showalter, Keating, Miller, Hencin, Vitosh, Jones. Also several members of the Fire Department. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel N80-8, Side 1, 2110 -End. Side 2, 1-1250 APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 2110-2140 LSNRD-Owens Brush -correction of error in legal description. Ready for Council consideration. Final Plat Mac Bride III Ready for Council consideration. Councilman Erdahl present, 1:43 PM. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 2140-2468 1. Agenda item N17, regarding agreement with Ecumenical Housing Corp. to be deferred indefinitely, as HUD needed only a draft. 2. Agenda item k18, regarding agreement with AFSCME, defer for one week. Contract received today needs review and processing. 3. Agenda item H19, Ordinance vacating portion of South Gilbert St. (Sand Road). Date is changed so that all agreements regarding Country Kitchen will be finalized at the same time. The City will continue to use Sand Road until the new road is finished. 4. Balmer asked if temporary traffic could be allowed when Clinton between Washington & Burlington is torn up, on Washington between Capitol & Clinton,so that traffic can go West. Berlin advised that he & Plastino would meet with Brachtel & report back. 5. Erdahl advised that he had reviewed the by-laws, but a Rules Comm., meet ing public notice should be posted for Tues. 3/4, 7:15 PM. 6. Berlin explained the City of Hills request re annexation of railroad right-of-way. He will check definition of Urbanized area', and ' will, check the relationship with other boundaries of the city to see if this annexation would create problems in the future. An i agreement could be. suggested such as we have with Coralville. BUDGET REDUCTIONS- POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS 2468 -End Chief Keating explained repercussions from the personnel cuts. He pointed out that the department operates with 2 1/5 people off at all times to accommodate the time off. Another problem area is complying with recom- mendations of the insurance service people, Iowa City could revert back to a Class 5 rating, because of the personnel cuts. The Department earns $325,000 by furnishing fire protection and training at the University of Iowa. They are now working with a 1970 allocation of personnel doing a 1980 workload. Council discussed the effect of having fire personnel make the housing inspections, the cuts and effect on the Housing Dept., present CD funding, and future funding. Berlin advised that staff had specifically visited HUD and were told that CD funds could not be used for ongoing housing programs. Berlin also stated that there will probably be no Side 2, changes in the State Housing Code this session. Chief Miller related his 1 concerns, noting that he would present a proposal regarding the cuts later. Empty slots will need to be filled by officers, 12% of patrol cut. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 2 Informal -Council March 4, 1980 Vitosh explained use of tort liability. Funding for future by use of additional taxes (Local Option Tax). Some existing taxing mechanisms not now used. Allocation of RUT discussed. Possibility of a police captain retiring 1/1/81. Council had three members who did not want to fund the energy program. Berlin stated that the staff would come back with a revised program, & Lynch to report his decision on the program along with the other members. Municipal Assistance has gone up from 6.17 to 6.94 per capita, as a result of State legislative action, possibly $40,000 extra. So with deletion of Energy, $23,000, this would total $53,000. Advertising on outside of buses should be in good taste, meeting high standards. No income has been included for this as yet. Mayor Balmer pointed out the resignation of June Higdon from the Human Relations Dept. & suggested that her functions be assumed by the present employees. The FY80 budget did not include the 3/4 person salary, $10,000. The collective bargaining negotiator is included in the FY81 proposal. Berlin noted that the Human Relations Conn. absorbs almost 100% of Sophie's time, so a reduction would result in less time for H.R. Comm. if the day -to -;day processing of personnel were to go on The Commission uses legal staff, also specialist & director time. Berlin noted that he & Brown agreed that June's position would not be filled and the responsibilities of all persons would be looked at, to determine reallocation of functions. So the elimina- tion of a person there would not be the clerk, but the specialist position. Roberts noted that the Riverfront Commission should have some staff time, to keep minutes & post notices. The present staff will complete Drograms already started, this will. take about six months. The conservative estimate for bus advertising income will be $10,000. Mose will have the final say as to what good taste is. The income will go into Mass Transit. The l% reduction in City Manager budget was part-time personnel, $6,000. In the $111,000, FY80 budget, there was $20,000 for Broadband Communication. In FY81, it is separated as a single line item. Vitosh explained where University payment of fire contract would go. $250,000 into General Fund and $75,000 into Trust and Agency. Several councilmembers would like to renegotiate the contract, which is based on square footage, not assessed valuation of University property. Belger has said there is no acceptable amount for assessed valuation. Keating discussed cost of fighting multi -storied buildings and dangerous buildings. He stated that the Chemistry building was no more dangerous that other commercial buildings, such as Sheller -Globe & Proctor & Gamble. Th0e was no consensus on what to do about the Human Relations Dept., it will be discussed again tomorrow. The Finance Dept. has cut 315 people. There will be office space for parking people in the second ramp. One division will be moved downstairs, 5 people, in addition to having room for computer hardware. Remodeling will be $4,700. Two of -the 3� cuts are parking enforcement attendants. The 8% decrease is from taking parking enforcement attendants out of the general fund and putting them into parking revenue fund, about $90,000. Concern was expressed over the construction schedule of the Mall. The staff is considering picking up additional revenue by selling monthly parking permits until the Mall is open. Council will need to vote on the budget a week from Tuesday. Councilmembers want to discuss the budget process, as there have been some problems. Balmer asked that staff call up the Senate to see if the municipal assistance was passed. Staff will also check with HUD to see if CD funds can be used for housing inspection. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I Page 3 Council Informal March 3, 1980 EXECUTIVE SESSION I Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera to adjourn to executive session under Sec. 28a.6.1c: To discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are present- ly in litigation, where its disclosure would be likely top rejudice or dis- advantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirm- ative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Lynch & Perret absent, 4:05 P.M. Staffinembers present to discuss the Eaton lawsuit included: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Ryan, Keating. Tape-recorded on Reel #18, Side 1, 836-1149. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera to adjourn, 4:35 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. GOALS &OBJECTIVES - COUNCIL He ing passe out a raft of the Council goals and objectives for review. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR( LAB CEDAR RARIOS • DES MOINES i I' i. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR( LAB CEDAR RARIOS • DES MOINES i