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Home My WebLink About1980-02-12- Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 12, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/12/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera (7:32). Absent: Lynch. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Scholten, Brown, Zukrowski, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-2, Side 2, 294-2335. Mayor Balmer announced that the renewal liquor application from Woodfield's would be discussed separately after the Consent Calendar, a Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted, as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/29/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Approval of corrections to Minutes of Complete Description of Council Activities, reg. Council mtg., 1/29/80 by adding following two paragraphs: Mayor Balmer announced two vacancies on the Resources 2 / 7 Conservation Commission; one unexpired term ending 1/1/82 and an unexpired term ending 1/1/83. These appointments will be made at the 3/4/80 City Council meeting. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to approve the re- appointment of Bernadine Knight as trustee for Project GREEN funds for a term ending 3/1/83. Motionarriedd unanimously, 7/0. I+r frc. Hon*M Fiuri,olhcvrcl6n:� Ru�ri�l f. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm. -1/30/80 & a %% 2/6/80; Resources Conservation Comm. -1/17/80; Library 8d, of Trustees -1/24/80; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -1/29/80. RES. 80-41, Bk. 60, p. 52, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT FOR a Rrn EDNA ELDEEN dba HILLTOP TAVERN, 1100 N. Dodge.L Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Jan _ 2� Sauter re funding for United Action for Youth; Safety Committee of 2f the Districtwide Parent Organization re school crossing guards; Della Grizel re funds for sidewalk snow removal program; Jeanette Kinsey, President of the Districtwide Parent Organization, re school crossing guards; Diane Klaus, chrp. Housing Comm., re task force to _196review current Housing Code; Barbara Schelar & Gillian Fox 1 expressing support for United Action for Youth Program; William 9Z Gilpin re funding for Riverfront Comm.; Jim Walters re Woodfield's; letters from Terry Kelly, Marilyn Cathcart, Nancy Flinchbaugh, Linda McGuire and a petition from 44 residents re lighting for the north side; letters from Thomas & Cynthia Charlton, Roderic & Diane Lakes, 090 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities February 12, 1980 Page 2 Jacalyn Askin, Marianne Michael, Delores Friesen, Student Senate Resolution, John A„derlik, �9 / petition from 48 residents, re increase in transit fares; W. N. Kendall of American Federal P-9 Z signage for new office. Savings & Loan re ..29 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch 02 9y absent. I Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts to adopt Resolution C Liquor a 9S dba/Woodfield,S, 223 E.ass for Washing Washington Ste City ManagersBerlin explns kinedInc j why' the Human Rights Commission did not make a report. All information from Human Rights staff and citizens was included in the composite report as i included in the packet, no formal complaints were received. Comments were made by H. R. Commissioner Kuhn, Asst. City Atty. Scholten & Affirmative Action Analyst Zukrowski. David Chrapkiewicz advised that he had filed letter of a complaint with Dir. Pat Brown, & distributed it, and had formally filed a complaint with the Iowa City Human Rights Comm. and the $ State Human Rights Comm. re alleged violations of Ord. 77-2830, Sec. 18.33.b. Nancy Chapkiewicz read a letter from Tom Mikelson it. and presented Robert Morris, Pres. I.C. NAACP, discussed memos from Scholten & Helling, and advised he had filed a formal complaint. Others appearing included Eddie Barnes, Cedar Rapids; Oliver Townsend, 713 Jonathan Whiting Ave.; Robinson, representing Labor Unions; Jill Smith, 923 Iowa; Susan Jaecques, representing I.C.-J.C. Nat. Org. of Women. Atty. J. Patrick White appeared representing Ambrose-Lovetinsky, Inc. dba/Woodfield's, commenting on procedure and advising that the ruling from the State Beer/Liquor Dept, might be in the process for 2-3 years. Council discussed possible procedures with Atty. Scholten. Roll call vote on the adoption of the Resolution failed 3/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: Lynch. Mayor Balmer asked for a one week deferral and consider- ation of this Resolution again, and consideration of the dancing permit, when Lynch is present. There were no objections from Councilmembers. Moved by ver seconded by SECTIONS 8. 0.35e9C1aAND 8.10 5.180 (SIGN sORDINANCE)thateOFRDINANCE AMENDING _29(�— I APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be considered . and given second vote for passage. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch absent. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. lic was on 8.10.40.6Ab(Tree Regulations)hofdAppendix Aiof thecCodesof Iowa nan wand Ord City, Iowa, by exempting parking lots in the —L L appeared. CB zone. No one A public hearing was held on amending Sections 8.10.40.7A and 8.10.40.6A (Tree Regulations) ii of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of \ Iowa City, Iowa, by exempting existing lots. i parking No one appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted for passage at two Council MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities February 12, 1980 Page 3 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 the ORDINANCE 80-2984 AMENDING SECTIONS 8.10.40.7A AND 8.10.40.6A (TREE REGULATIONS) OF APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY EXEMPTING PROPERTY IN THE CB ZONE FROM CERTAIN TREE PLANTING REGULATIONS, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote on final passage, 6/0, Lynch absent. Jill Smith, 923 Iowa Avenue, appeared to commend Housing and _ Inspection Services for upgrading property in Iowa City and to compliment inspectors on excellent assistance. Berlin said these comments would be forwarded to the Department. He noted that Dir. Kucharzak had appeared before the legislators re changes to Housing Code. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending definition of D/ public way in Section 3301(c) of the Uniform Building Code, 1976 Edition. City Manager stated that this amendment would allow the Old Capitol Mall to use the public way as a fire escape. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on proposed taxicab fare change for A Better Cab Company. Nancy Draper, secretary for the company, appeared and pointed out that there has been no taxicab raise since August, 1977. Wayne Draper, President, also appeared. A public hearing was held on the proposed taxicab fare change for '1�5 0_5_ Super Cab and Yellow Checker Cab Companies. Ralph Oxford, President, appeared. A public hearing was held on the proposed establishment of taxicab '�Ot/ fare for Hawkeye Cab Company. Roy Finley, President, appeared and announced a fare increase would be forthcoming. After discussion, City Manager Berlin stated that a recommendation would be prepared by staff concerning the fare increases. Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy for a three-year term on the .w� Governor Lucas Square Commission. The appointment will be made at the 3/18/80 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to appoint Mabel Jones, 930 S. 30% Dubuque, and Wayne Draper, 2216 California Avenue, to two-year terms expiring 3/1/80 on the Committee on Community Needs. Neuhauser asked if Old Capitol Center had requested building permit. Berlin stated that a permit would be given after the ordinance re public way was passed by Council. Mayor Balmer reminded Council of a special meeting of the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission scheduled for February 13, 1980, in the basement of the First Christian Church. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a possible reorganization of Regional Planning and Iowa City Planning Dept. Perrot asked if 9.2% was hard MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 I. CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES s 307 Ala Council Activities February 12, 1980 Page 4 figure for management increases. Berlin stated it depended on collective bargaining figure. City Manag in ann would be s heduled for 14.00 P. Mn Friday possible executive session meeting Recommendations from the Housin Section 8 Housing for Fiscal Year 1989 Commission re application for review current' Housing Code appointment of a Task Force to staffing levels within Housing Dedt., maintenance of near -current or current 9 P ,noted. Avenue Sanitary Sewer Extension A public hearing was held on Resolution of Necessity for 1980 Melrose nt Project. announc d that no written objections have eebeen received. ity Clerk Stored, Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt ES. 8No one appeared. 53, ADOPTING FINAL RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FORTHE19 00 MEROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-43, Bk. 60, pp. 54-55, DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND NOTICES FOR THE 1980 rollc MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-44, Bk. 60 TAKEN FOR THE 1980 MELROS1980,. 56-57, ORDERIN E AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT ON MARCH 19, 1980, G BIDS TO BE AT 10;00 A.M. AND SETTING q PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MARCH 25, 1980, AT 7:30 P.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl to amend the Resolution Reclassifying Positions bydeleting paragraph number 3. reclassification of Parking Enf. Attendant. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt the amended RE59 80-45, Bk. 60, p. 58, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL BY RECLASSIFYING POSITIONS, by replacing one Police Dispatcher with a Chief Radio Operator. A reclassification of Parking Enforcement Attendants will be discussed at a later date. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/00 Lynch absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn 10;03 P.M. Motion carried. JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR ABBIE S70LFU5, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I 'Ity of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: February 8, 1980 I TO: City Council FROM: City Manager I RE: Material in Friday's PackI.t 1 Memoranda from the City Manager: a• Vehicle Policy%S b. Written Evaluations C. COD Streetscape Improvement Project - Phase If d. Cost Distribution, City -University, Washington 8 Capitol Streets c. Non-resident Board and Commission Membership Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager: a. School Crossing Guard Program b. Woodfields Memorandum from Roger Scho ILen regarding Woodflelds. 3a1 322 Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding second story bars and taverns. 323 Copy of presentation by Michael Kucharzak regarding !louse Study DI11. Comparison information regarding cab fares _ Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: —3 �5 a. Excess dirt from River Corridor Sewer b. Scott Boulevard Scheduling C. Copy of letter to Monsignor Madsen —3—,Z 7 Memorandum from Finance Director regarding general fund ending balance, Annual Report for Nelson Adult Center. Copy of Judgment Entry, Memorandum from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarrling 51 -ISA designation. AIL Article regarding rent control. t .I MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAB li CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES li' .I i g? �i 'Ity of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: February 8, 1980 I TO: City Council FROM: City Manager I RE: Material in Friday's PackI.t 1 Memoranda from the City Manager: a• Vehicle Policy%S b. Written Evaluations C. COD Streetscape Improvement Project - Phase If d. Cost Distribution, City -University, Washington 8 Capitol Streets c. Non-resident Board and Commission Membership Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager: a. School Crossing Guard Program b. Woodfields Memorandum from Roger Scho ILen regarding Woodflelds. 3a1 322 Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding second story bars and taverns. 323 Copy of presentation by Michael Kucharzak regarding !louse Study DI11. Comparison information regarding cab fares _ Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: —3 �5 a. Excess dirt from River Corridor Sewer b. Scott Boulevard Scheduling C. Copy of letter to Monsignor Madsen —3—,Z 7 Memorandum from Finance Director regarding general fund ending balance, Annual Report for Nelson Adult Center. Copy of Judgment Entry, Memorandum from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarrling 51 -ISA designation. AIL Article regarding rent control. t .I MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAB li CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES li' City of Iowa Chyrl - MEMOR.ANDUM DATE: February 8, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet hiemoranda from Lhe City Manager: a. Vehicle Policy 316 b. Written Evaluations Uk c. CDD Streetscape Improvement Project - Phase II UT d. Cost Distribution, City -University, Washington h Capitol Streetsdia e. Non-resident Board and Commission Membership &a Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager: a. School Crossing Guard Program 3;zQ b. Woodfields 3 al Memorandum from Roger Scholten regarding Woodfields. Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding second story bars and taverns. 32 3 Copy of presentation by Michael Kucharzak regarding house Study Dill. _312y Comparison information regarding cab fares - _ 32T Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a, Excess dirt from River Corridor Sewer _� b. Scott Boulevard Scheduling _3—A-7 c, Copy of letter to Monsignor Madsen _325 Memorandum from Finance Director regarding general fund ending balance, Sot Annual Report -for Nelson Adult Center. -33a Copy of Judgment Entry. alL Memorandum from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding SMSA designation. Article regarding rent control. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR(�LAS CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOINES 4 j i sr i f 1 City of Iowa Chyrl - MEMOR.ANDUM DATE: February 8, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet hiemoranda from Lhe City Manager: a. Vehicle Policy 316 b. Written Evaluations Uk c. CDD Streetscape Improvement Project - Phase II UT d. Cost Distribution, City -University, Washington h Capitol Streetsdia e. Non-resident Board and Commission Membership &a Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager: a. School Crossing Guard Program 3;zQ b. Woodfields 3 al Memorandum from Roger Scholten regarding Woodfields. Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding second story bars and taverns. 32 3 Copy of presentation by Michael Kucharzak regarding house Study Dill. _312y Comparison information regarding cab fares - _ 32T Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a, Excess dirt from River Corridor Sewer _� b. Scott Boulevard Scheduling _3—A-7 c, Copy of letter to Monsignor Madsen _325 Memorandum from Finance Director regarding general fund ending balance, Sot Annual Report -for Nelson Adult Center. -33a Copy of Judgment Entry. alL Memorandum from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding SMSA designation. Article regarding rent control. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR(�LAS CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOINES 4 j i i