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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-02-12- Council minutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 1/29/80 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year fo—fid publication is b Iowa City Council, reg. ratg., 1/29/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch (7:40), Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Scholten, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-30, Side 2, 1054 -End and Tape 80-2,,Side 1, 1-570. Mayor Balmer proclaimed Wednesday, January 30, as Carol deProsse Day, and Councilmembers presented her several gifts, honoring her for six years of service as a Councilmember for the City. Mayor Balmer requested the deletion of Woodfield's license renewal from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. Moved by Perret, seconded by. Vevera, 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., 1/15/80, subject to correction by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Mayor's Youth Bd.-1/8/80; Human Rights Comm. - 1/16/80; Airport Comm. -1/17/80; United Action for Youth Bd.-12/17/79; Parks & Rec. Comm. - 1/9/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 60: RES. 80-26, p. 33;•APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-27, p. 34, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR HY-VEE FOOD STORES q3, 1201 N. Dodge. RES. 80-28, p. 35, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80- 29, p. 35, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR DRUGTOWN N2, 1201 N. Dodgem Public hearings: Motion setting a public hearing on proposed change of taxicab fares for Yellow Checker and Super Cab Companies. Motion setting a public hearing on proposed change- of taxicab fares for Better Cab Company. Both public hearings will be held February 12, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. RES. 80-30, Bk. 60, p. 37, setting public hearing on February 19, 1980, for the FY81 Landfill Excavation Project. Motion setting public hearing on February 12, 1980, on an ordinance amending the definition of public way in Sec. 3301(c) of the Uniform Building Code, 1976 Edition. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions January 29, 1980 Page 2 Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: John Evans re proposed increase in bus fares. Sharon Birney, President of Bicyclists of Iowa City, expressing support for the proposed Rocky Shore Drive bike trail. Dr. and Mrs. James Spoden supporting the continued closing of Melrose Court. Kathy Donelson, Liz Kelly, Jean Saxton, Cindy Moore and Chris Oehler expressing appreciation for SPI program. Kay Duncan, Director of Crisis Intervention Center, re increased funding. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. Councilman Lynch arrived, 7:40 P.M. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to defer` resolutions renewing liquor license for Woodfield's 'pending decision from Liquor Control Bd., and discuss the: matter then. The following people appeared for discussion: David Schuldt, Assn. of Campus Ministers; Robert Morris; Eddie Barnes; Thomas Mikelson, N.A.A.C.P.; Jonathon Roberts, I.C. Federation of Labor; David Chrapkiewicz; Robert Arn; and Steve Munzenmaier, speaking as a private citizen. After discussion the motion was not adopted, 1/6, with Neuhauser voting "aye". Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to defer this issue until February 12, 1980; at 7:30 P.M.. and attempt to get something in writing from the State Liquor Comm. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to set a public.hearing to amend the Comprehensive Plan by deleting all or part of Foster Road as an arterial street. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The public hearing will be held February, 19, 1980, .at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Roberts, to postpone a public hearing to February 12, 1980, 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. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. City Mgr. Berlin reminded Council that another public hearing would be held on 2/12/80 for Tree Regulation amendment for the Central Business Dist. & asked for consideration of three readings of that ordinance to facilitate procedures for Ecumenical Housing Project. MICROFILMED 8Y JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIIIES Official Actions January 29, 1980 A public hearing was held re amending Sectior Page 3 8.10.35.9C1 and 8.10.35.188 (Sign Ordinance) of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa. John Kammermeyer, Planning & Zoning Commissioner, reported that the Eagle Store's individual problem was in addition to several complaints re ordinance. Mayor Balmer announced that items N14 and 15 would be taken up at this time. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-31, Bk. 60, pp. 38-39, DECLARING PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE PROPOSED TAXICAB SERVICE FOR WHICH APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE BY HAWKEYE CAB COMPANY for two taxicabs. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to set a public hearing on February 12, 1980, on notice of_proposed taxicab fares for Hawkeye Cab Company. Motion -carried .unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The publichearingwill be held at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. A public hearing was held re Human Services funding. . The following agencies/individuals appeared: Mary Cote, American Red Cross;. David Schuldt and Kay Duncan, Iowa City Crisis Center and Transient Program; Jim Swaim,United Action for Youth; Ron Henderson, Youth Homes;,Jack Robinson, Mayor's Youth Employment Program; Royal Benjamin, Willow Creek Neighborhood Center; Janet Martin and Jan Peterson, Johnson County PALS; Nancy Hauser, Rape Victim Advocacy Program; I.C. Babe Ruth League, Bill Cook; I.C. Boy's Baseball, Howard Villhauer. City Manager Berlin advised that material for the Friends of Childrens Museum request would be presented soon for Council consideration. He also reminded Council that no budget had been presented for Council on Aging. Johnson County Regional Planning Human Services Coordinator Pam Ramser was present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to approve the application for work in Highway H1 Right -of -Way by Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric, for replacement of overhead installation west of Miller Avenue. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-32, Bk. 60, pp. 40-41, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT FOR THE CITY PLAZA PROJECT WITH THE PARKVIEW COMPANY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES , Official Actions January 29, 1980 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. •80-33, Bk. 60, P. 42, ACCEPTING WORK AS Page 4 PERFORMED BY THE PARKVIEW COMPANY FOR THE CITY PLAZA PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-34, Bk. 60, p. 43, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT, to Parkview Company for 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvements. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn, 10:05 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. A more complete description of Council act' ities is on ile in the office of the City Cl r MAYOR s B S is CITY CLERK Submitted L o0 2% /80. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES January 29, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 1/29/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch (7:40), Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Scholten, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape- recorded on Tape 79-30, Side 2, 1054 -End and Tape 80-2, Side 1, 1-570. Mayor Balmer proclaimed Wednesday, January 30, as Carol deProsse Day, and Councilmembers presented her several gifts, honoring her for six years of service as a Councilmember for the City. Mayor Balmer requested the deletion of Woodfield's license renewal from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, 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., 1/15/80, subject to correction by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Mayor's Youth Bd.-1/8/80; Human, Rights Comm. -1/16/80; Airport Comm. -1/17/80; United Action for Youth Bd.-12/17/79; Parks & Rec. Comm. -1/9/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 60: RES. 80-26, p. 33, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-27, p. 34, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT,FOR HY-VEE FOOD STORES INC. dba HY-VEE FOOD STORES M3, 1201 N. Dodge. RES. 80- 28, p. 35, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-29, p. 35, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR NY -VEE FOOD STORES INC dba DRUGTOWN N2, 1201 N. Dodge. Public hearings: Motion setting a public hearing on proposed change of taxicab fares for Yellow Checker and Super Cab Companies. Motion setting.a public hearing on proposed change. of taxicab fares for Better Cab Company. Both public hearings will be held February 12, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. RES. 80-30, Bk. 60, p. 37, setting public hearing on February 19, 1980, for the FY81 Landfill Excavation Project. Motion setting public hearing on February 12, 1980,.on an.ordinance amending -the definition of -public way in Sec. 3301(c) of the Uniform Building Code, 1976 Edition. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: John Evans re proposed increase in bus fares. Sharon Birney, President of Bicyclists of Iowa City, expressing support for the, proposed Rocky Shore Drive bike trail. Dr. and Mrs. James Spoden supporting the continued closing of Melrose Court. Kathy Donelson, Liz Kelly, Jean Saxton, Cindy Moore and Chris Oehler expressing appreciation for SPI program. Kay Duncan, Director of Crisis Intervention Center, re increased funding. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. Councilman Lynch arrived, 7:40 P.M. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Ferret, to defer resolutions renewing liquor license for Woodfield's pending decision from Liquor Control Bd., and discuss the matter then. The following people appeared MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Ci �:il Activities January 29, 1980 Page 2 for discussion: David Schuldt,.Assn. of Campus Ministers; Robert Morris; Eddie Barnes; Thomas Mikelson, N.A.A.C.P.; Jonathon Roberts, I.C. Federation of Labor; David Chrapkiewicz; Robert Arn; and Steve Munzenmaier, speaking as a private citizen. After discussion,the motion was not adopted, 1/6, with Neuhauser voting "aye". Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to defer this issue until February 12, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. and attempt to get something in writing from the State Liquor Comm. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to set a public hearing to amend the Comprehensive Plan by deleting all or part of Foster Road as an arterial street. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The public hearing will be held February 19, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Roberts, to postpone a public hearing to February 12, 1980, 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. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. City Mgr. Berlin reminded Council that another public hearing would be held on 2/12/80 for Tree Regulation amendment for the Central Business Dist. .& asked for consideration of three readings of that ordinance to facilitate procedures for Ecumenical Housing Project. A public hearing .was held re amending Section 8.10.35.901 and 8.10.35.1BB (Sign Ordinance) of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa.- John Kammermeyer, Planning & Zoning Commissioner, reported that the: Eagle Store's individual problem was in addition to several complaints 're ordinance. Berlin stated he concurred with Planning & Zoning recommendation to amend these sections. Public hearing declared closed. Mayor Balmer announced that items M14 and 15 would be taken up at this time. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-31, Bk. 60, pp. 38-39, DECLARING PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE PROPOSED TAXICAB SERVICE FOR WHICH APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE BY HAWKEYE CAB COMPANY for two taxicabs. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The City will inspect for compliance to the regulations before Mar. 1, the starting date of operation. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to set a public hearing on February 12, 1980, on notice of proposed taxicab fares for Hawkeye Cab Company. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The public hearing will be held at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers.. A public hearing was held re Human Services funding. The following agencies/individuals appeared: Mary Cote, American Red Cross; David Schuldt and Kay Duncan, Iowa City Crisis Center and Transient Program; Jim Swaim, United Action for Youth; Ron Henderson, Youth Homes; Jack Robinson, Mayor's Youth Employment Program; Royal Benjamin, Willow Creek Neighborhood Center; Janet Martin and Jan Peterson, Johnson County PALS; Nancy Hauser, Rape Victim Advocacy Program; I.C. Babe Ruth League, Bill Cook; I.C. Boy's Baseball, Howard Villhauer. City Manager Berlin advised that material for the Friends of Childrens Museum request would be presented soon for Council consideration. He also reminded Council that no budget had been presented for Council on Aging. Johnson County Regional Planning Human Services Coordinator Pam Ramser stated that the MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES C cil Activities January 29, 1980 Page 3 total request for FY81 for Human Services was $198,239 (not including Council on Aging) compared with FY80 total of $198,400. Perret notified Council of postponement of February 2, 1980, meeting of Regional Planning Commission to be held at the Highlander. Council considered applications for Parks & Recreation Comm. and agreed on two applicants. These appointments will be placed on the agenda for the February 5, 1980, Council meeting. Neuhauser asked that the Northside lighting request be considered at next week's budget session. Staff will schedule. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to receive and file a letter, read by Erdahl, from Tom Mikelson re the allocation of monies for a strong affirmative action and human rights programs. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to approve the application for work in Highway N1 Right -of -Way by Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric, for replacement of overhead installation west of Miller Avenue. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-32, Bk. 60, pp. 40-41, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT FOR THE CITY PLAZA PROJECT WITH THE PARKVIEW COMPANY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-33, Bk. 60, p. 42, ACCEPTING WORK AS PERFORMED BY THE PARKVIEW COMPANY FOR THE CITY PLAZA PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. . Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-34, Bk. 60, p. 43, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT, to Parkview Company for 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvements. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Items M14 and 15 were considered earlier in'the meeting. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn, 10:05 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. JOHN R. BALM R, M_A76R­ ABBIE STOL U , CITY CLER MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION FEBRUARY 11, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: February 11, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Perret, Erdahl, Absent: Lynch. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. i TAPE-RECORDED: RE21 N80-5, Side 2, 1275 -End. Reel N80-6, Side 1, 1-1189 APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. Amendment to Sign Ordinance, 2nd consideration. Public hearing to he held on exempting parking lots from meeting tree regulations in CB Zone. Hearing for entire city will be cancelled. Ordinance for CB zone will be adopted. COUNCIL AGENDA -COUNCIL TIME I. Neuhauser expressed concerns regarding poor illumination of the entrance to Ridge Road from North Dubuque. 2. After short discussion, it was decided that Woodfields licenses should be added to the agenda, as it previously had been deferred for two weeks, & should have been on the agenda. 3. An Ordinance regarding prohibition of bars on second floors which had been deferred 12/78 was discussed, and it was decided that Council would look at the ordinance again, so it will be added to next week's agenda. 4. Vevera called attention to a complaint he received about a downspout which is icing the sidewalk at 618 Dearborn. Staff will check. 5. Roberts called attention to the memo from the City Manager in the packet regarding the sharing of funding for the Washington/Capital Sts. improve- ments. Different areas of cooperation on both sides were pointed out. Staff to detail trade-offs made in written memo for discussion with University representative next Monday. All Councilmembers agreed with recommendations made by Leaman in his memo concerning Design Review Board and their concerns. 6. Neuhauser called attention to the vehicle policy and stated that she would like to amend the vehicle policy so that from now on, the City would not give a car as a condition Of employment. The change will be added to the agenda 1275-1325 1325-1654 EXECUTIVE SESSION Move y Vevera, seconded by Perret to adjourn to executive session for discussion of the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increasethe price the governmental body would have to pay for that property, Sec. 28A.5.j. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, sLynch absent, 2:10 P.M. Tape-recorded on Reel N18, Side 11 1-193. Staff present: itesn, Moveduby Perret, seconded byeVeveraetoeadjournitol informal9session,h2U25nPM. Motion carried unanimously. SECTION 8 HOUSING -EXISTING Seydel present. Sey a requeste permiss on to add to the agenda a Resolution authorizing 1654-1050 submission of request for 25 units (out of 48 elderly/13 family units) from HUD, and to seta public hearing to increase number of units the City has from 384 to 409, as also recommended by the Housing Commission. He can absorb the extra work r 25 advise dthat uthe soption uhad nnot cbeen erenewed in ffor purchasef. 9ofuthe cSouthgate Dev. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council February 11, 1980 site. The developer's packet should be ready for publication in late February. Letter received by Neuhauser mentioned. Seydel might ask developers to submit a proposal on that site. ADULT CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM 1850-End Council a Journed to the Council Chambers as a large group was present for Side 2, the discussion. Mayor Balmer explained the reasons for cutting back on the 1-181 FY81 budget allocation for crossing guards, and suggested that City Manager Berlin contact Supt. Cronin to have the School Board review the request that they contribute some financial funding so that the City can continue with this year's program, as the $25,000 allocated for this year is running out, and approximately $4,000 will be needed to continue with the present number of guards. Representatives of the Parent Organization Safety Committee; Principal Dewey, Hoover School; Principal Ferguson, S.E. Jr. High; Principal Harvey, Elem. School; & Dr. Cronin, Supt. of Srh0ols were present. They had been proceeding I on the assumption that the memo of 8/23/79, delineating responsibilities, as signed by School Board Pres. Vermace and Iowa City Mayor Vevera was valid. Vevera stated that at the next Council meeting he was told that the statement he had signed did not represent the wishes of the majority of the Councilmemlbers, and he advised Vermace of this. It was pointed out that next year Council is allocating $22,500 funding in the budget for school crossing guards, which would cut funding for five guards compared to this fiscal year. Contribution to the funding for the rest of this year could not be considered by the School Board until their meeting of 2/26/80. The legal responsibility for safety of streets rests with the City, but other Iowa cities jointly share in funding for the guards. The City is saying that this is all they can fund. The Committee did not provide minutes of their meet- ings, and it was suggested that the role of the Committee had not been clearly defined. From now on all minutes and correspondence will be provided, so that Council will know what the position of the Colmmittee is on various areas, and will have other criteria on which to evaluate requests besides the gap studies. i Copiesof today's minutes will be provided for the School Board and the Committee. COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Helling reported that the meeting of the Council onnittee wit Congressman Leach would be 2/13 at 4 PM in the Conference Room. BUDGET 181-1156 _i Vitosh passed out a recapitulation of the Aid of Agencies funding. Berlin advised that Lee Jacobs, Pres. of Council on Aging, questioned why no fundinq i was allocated for Council on Aging. He pointed out that Council had not re- ceived a request. United Way has reserved an amount of funding, Johnson County gives in-kind services. The City can do this also at the Senior Center. There was a majority agreement on Aid to Agencies funding. Vitosh reminded Council that a final decision had not been made on Johnson County Regional Planning funding. Regarding funding for the Children's Museum, Slowa ter wil provide ad_a1ttonal information. Salaries for Ilm on an Non -Union Employees. Finance will prepare figures for the tyro unions, and project the settlement for Police. Berlin stated that for non-union, a 9.2 % figure had been added to all non-union proposed salaries, and he will set the actual percentage for the Department Head's salaries. Concern was expressed that the salary proposed for the Airport Manager was not justified (it will be above all but one Dept. Head salary). Berlin advised that when Zehr was hired, the Commission agreed that after probation Zehr would receive the normal city department head salary. It was pointed out that the Commission i might not know the difference between department heads and division heads, and division heads are in Range 15, $17,760-$24,312. As city departments were cut from 10 to 15%, there was a consensus to cut the Airport $8,500. 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES a Page 3 Council Informal February 11, 1980 BUDGET -CONT. Non -union -Salaries -There are 17 confidential employees. And the list of other non-union employees had been presented to Council. Recommendations for Division Heads are made by the Department Heads. Vitosh pointed out that the 9.2% is both step (or merit) at 5%, and cost of living, 4.2%, compared possibly with the union groups base of 11% plus merit. A list of the top salaries in AFSCME/ Police/Fire bargaining units had been provided. Vitosh also stated that when the current increase is added to these salaries, they will be making higher salaries than lower -paid supervisory positions. 11 positions (mgmt.) are above i $25,000. Last year a flat dollar cost of living increase was computed on the average of all management salaries which came to 7% or $104. a month for cost of living,with up to 5b merit added, based upon job performance. The $104 added to the bottom of the manage.nent pay scale computed out to a total 16.2% (11.2% c.o.l. & 5% merit) and for the top, 9.1% (4.1% c.o.l. R 5% merit), to reflect adjustment upward for supervibory personnel. There are also discrepancies in contributions to the pensions, sheet of explan- ation also distributed. The city contributes 5.75% to IPERS for non-upion, & ASFSCME employees, but 23.6% to police pension and 30.7 to fire pension systems. Usually there are greater increases after hiring during the first year with the 6 month probation and then the July 1st raise. Some supervisory with longenvity are making less than newly hired union employees. Additional benefits for Dept. Heads are; use of car for six positions, which could be a benefit of $360 to $1590 a year. Realistically it takes 4i years to get to the top of the police range, it takes management much longer. Management does not get overtime. fli�don cautioned that Council should not let the union salaries creep up over mid -management salaries, because of the super- visory responsibility and hours put in on the job. Vitosh commented tti9t the 9.2 figure was only a figure used for preparation of the budget, not a recommendation. Some confidential employees make less than union employees doing the same work. Education needed should be considered for some positions, along with comparable jobs in the private market. Management has an opportunity to move up the ladder and build a career. There are no extra vacation days allowed for administration. A majority agreed on use of 9.2% for the budget figure. This is 4.2% c.o.l. compared with the union 11% as reported by the newspaper. Council will hold their informal meeting on Monday, a city holiday, as no one had any major plans. A recommendation on transit fares will be sent in Friday's packet, so that Council can discuss it then on Monday. Vitosh advised that information would be sent to Council regarding advertising on the exteriors of the buses, as a revenue generator. Perret reminded Councilmembers of the Planning meeting at the First Christian Church on Wed, night. The Mayor stated that if it is decided that the City will hire an outside negotiator, the City Manager should report on the reorganization of the Human Relations Dept. and personnel reduction. The City Manager stated that if 1, collective bargaining is handled differently, Council should look at the rest of the functions and how it all fits together, not Monday, but in the next several months. APPOINTMENTS- City Clerk Stolfus advised that two appointments could be made. 1158-1189 Count agreed on appointing Mabel Jones and Wayne Draper to the Committee on Community Needs. Meeting adjourned, 6:00 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES COMPLETE 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. 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. Approv l of corrections Council Activities, reg. CouncilMmtg., 1 29/80pbytaddingrfotion of llowing two paragraphs: Mayor Balmer announced two vacancies on the Resources 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. Motion carried unanimously, f 7/0. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm. -1/30/80 & 2/6/80; Resources Conservation Comm. -1/17/80; Library Bd. of Trustees -1/24/80; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -1/29/80. RES. 80-41, Bk. 60, p. 52, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT FOR EDNA ELDEEN dba HILLTOP TAVERN, 1100 N. Dodge. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Jan Souter re funding for United Action for Youth; Safety Committee of 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 review current Housing Code; Barbara Schelar & Gillian Fox expressing support for United Action for Youth Program; William 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, MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities February 12, 1980 Page 2 Jacalyn Askin, Marianne Michael, Delores Friesen, Student Senate Resolution, John Anderlik, petition from 48 residents, re increase in transit fares; W. N. Kendall of American Federal Savings & Loan re signage for new office. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts to adopt Resolution Approving uor Licensfor dba/Woodflield's, 223 E.ass C LWashington Ste City Managers sBerlin explkainedlwhy, the Human Rights Commission did not make a report. All information from Human Rights staff and citizens was included in the composite report as 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 a letter of 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 and presented it. 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 Whiting Ave.; Jonathan 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- Loveti ns ky, 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 thefollowing 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 Vevera, seconded by Roberts, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 8.10.35.901 AND 8.10.35.188 (SIGN ORDINANCE) OF 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 hearing 8.10.40.6Ab(Tree Regulations) ahofdamending AofSections s theCodeo f 0 d 4 an esaof Iowa City, Iowa, by exempting parking lots in the CB zone. No one appeared. lic was on 8.10.40.6Ab(Tree Regulations) ons)hofdAppendix Aiof theCodeof Ordinances aof 1 Iowa City, Iowa, by exempting existing parking lots. 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 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. i Wayne Draper, President, also appeared. A public hearing was held on the proposed taxicab fare change for Super Cab and Yellow Checker Cab Companies. Ralph Oxford, President, appeared. A public hearing was held on the proposed establishment of taxicab 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 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. 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 meeting of the Joassed hnMayor nsonC unt egioBalmer dCouncil alPlanningCom ission scheduledc ial for February 13, 1980, 1n 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. Perret asked if 9.2% was hard i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities February 12, 1980 Page 4 figure for management increases. Berlin stated it depended on collective bargaining figure. City Manager Berlin announced a possible executive session meeting would be scheduled for 4:00 P.M. Friday. Recommendations from the Housing Commission reapplication for Section 8 Housing for Fiscal Year 1981, appointment of a Task Force to review current Housing Code, and maintenance of near -current or current staffing levels within Housing Dept., noted. A public hearing was held on Resolution of Necessity for 1980 Melrose Avenue Sanitary Sewer Extension Assessment Project. City Clerk Stolfus announced that no written objections have been received. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-42, Bk. 60, p. 53, ADOPTING FINAL RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE 1980 MELROSE 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 MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Bk. 60 ORDERING BIDS TO BE TAKENr� FORTHE 1980 MELROSE AVto adot RES. ENUE SANITARY SEWERp. 56-57, EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT ON MARCH 19, 1980, AT 10:00 A.M. AND SETTING A 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 by deleting paragraph number (3.) regarding reclassification of Parking Enf. Attendant. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt the amended RES. 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, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by evera, to adjourn 10:03 P.M. Motion carried. JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR t MDDit STOLI-Ub, CITY FLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I i Approve correction to Council Activites, regular Council meeting, 1/29/80, by adding the following two para- graphs: Mayor Balmer announced two vacancies on the Resources Conservation Commission; one unexpired term ending January 1, 1982 kW8K8Itdx3tAq@Kxxe9ignedJ and an unexpired term ending January 1, 1983. These appoint- ments will be made at the March 4, 1980, City Council meeting. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to approve the re -appoint of Bernadine Knight as trustee for Project GREEN funds for a term expiring March 1, 1983. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Consider ordinance amending Section 8.10.35.1BB and Section 8.10.35.901 of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, to provide a new definition for sign area and to permit facia signs to extend above the roof line of buildings. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i p f i Approve correction to Council Activites, regular Council meeting, 1/29/80, by adding the following two para- graphs: Mayor Balmer announced two vacancies on the Resources Conservation Commission; one unexpired term ending January 1, 1982 kW8K8Itdx3tAq@Kxxe9ignedJ and an unexpired term ending January 1, 1983. These appoint- ments will be made at the March 4, 1980, City Council meeting. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to approve the re -appoint of Bernadine Knight as trustee for Project GREEN funds for a term expiring March 1, 1983. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Consider ordinance amending Section 8.10.35.1BB and Section 8.10.35.901 of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, to provide a new definition for sign area and to permit facia signs to extend above the roof line of buildings. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i p INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION FEBRUARY 6, 1980 �YO --T- 7 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: February 6, 1980, 7:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Neuhauser, Perret, Lynch, Vevera. Absent Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Vitosh, Jones, Kraft, Plastino, Karr, Scholten, Higdon. Others: Hokanson, D. Klaus. Erdahl present: 7:45 PM. Chiat, Hencin, Kucharzak, Showalter, Schmeiser, Malone, Zehr TAPE-RECORDED, Reel N80-5, Side 1, 804 -End, and Side 2, 1-1275. BUDGET Vitosh memo, 2/1/80 3 P -Tannin and Program Dept. Berlin advised that $30,000 had been deleted 804-1721 rom tle ann ng u get, but not allocated to any specific division, as the question of Regional Planning, etc. had not been settled. A conmlitment f from other governmental agencies would be needed to explore other structures { for planning area. Kraft's position will not be advertised yet. There will be five vacancies in the department as of 2/5. Milkman has been assigned to Small Cities Program. Riverfront Commissioners Knight & Sokol were present. With present employees, Kraft noted that the Rocky Shore Bikeway Proj., the River Corridor Overlay, and the Boat Ramp Project will be completed, but no new projects started. Knight noted need for aid in procedures for meetings. Schmeiser & Boothroy will be the back-up for Planning & Zoning Comm., Committee on Community Needs, Design Review Committee, Resources Conserv. Comm, and Riverfront Commission. It was suggested that Human Rights area staff could be moved over. Consolidation with Johnson County would take months, so ®supervision of the division heads would be handled administratively. Councilman Erdahl arrived, 7:50 P.M. Perret called attention to a workshop 2/13, 7:30, called by the Exec. Board of Johnson County Regional Planning Comm. to discuss consolidation of planning function as we move into SMSA era, to be attended by the County, Iowa City, Coralville, and Mayors of small towns. PPD-Qen. Supervision, reduced graphics technician to 3/4 time, & deletion one secretary. Planning Adm., reduce 1/2 planning technician., Program Dev.-reduce planning program analysis from 1 1/4 to 3/4 time. Kraft identified the functions of the Planning area. City Mgr. will report after 2/13 meeting. Housin and In lection Services Reductions of 2 housing inspectors, 1 selffra�y, E er -typ st, 1 bu{Td n� g nspector. Inspections to be done by Fire Dept. Housing Commissioner Klaus presented suggestions to save money in this area. 1721-2390 Resolution from CCN read. Housing Comm. suggestions outlined. Erdahl question- ed legal liability of disregarding State Law and having biennial inspection. Berlin pointed out that Kucharzak is going to Des Moines Mon. night to testify re State Housing Law. Process used by Ames Fire Dept. outlined. Council agreed that the Housing Comm. should proceed with proposal to streamline the present regulations. Phase-in time re training of inspectors discussed. Airport Commission- Commissioners Redick, Phipps, Sauegling, Rleckwenn present 2390 -End Berlin called attention to the detail budget distributed earlier. The interest income figure of $6,750 FY80 should be deleted. Also the letter from Atty. Hayek regarding the ongoing legal support for the Commission was noted. Baln hand, andmer askedted that the if they could Justify nahfullad -timeamanager. er wPhipps &ithout uRedick�outlined reasons. Zehr pointed out that $3,000 funding was lost from State matching funds because of work not done. Previously the commission was advised that they could use the money from sale of land, but now told the can use f 1 capital expenditures. Phipps stated that the airport had not been operatednwell MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Informal Council Page 2 February 6 , 1980 with a part-time manager. The City signed the agreement with FAA restricting use of sale of property monies to capital expenditures. Zehr is applying for a grant to get $10,000 for noise abatement study. Phipps noted that with part-time mgmt. the Airport had deteriorated, and two airlines were let go by default (Ozark - United). Possible uses for the monies in question were discussed, T -hangars could also be built with private money. Balmer noted that the City had thrown up Side 2, roadblocks on alternate sources of revenue. Perret pointed out that receipts 1-345 for flowage fees were down (less gas allocated), raising fee can be negotiated with fixed base operator, not.; is 2d, average is 4�. Farm receipts are down, a good crop in '79, poor in '78. Proposal for restaurant proposed. In Services & Charges, $42,000 is for matching funds for first phase of Airport Study. The Airport Mgr. receives BCBS & Life Ins. $1,500 is for temporary help. Balmer proposed an arrangement that the City provide the Airport with mowing and plowing services. Berlin stated that we could make direct charges to the enterprise fund, the park personnel has been cut back and that street equipment is funded out of Road Use Tax. Phipps replied that the City had taken their equipment. Bleck- wenn stated that the City maintenance facility is on Airport Land, should they charge the City. Berlin noted that if the Council wants the employees to mow and plow, just tell him. The financial transaction would be to put the money in the airport commission enterprise fund budget, and it would pay the general fund or RUT fund. Lynch stated that Jones did many good things, Bleckwenn noted that for what he was paid, he did a very good job. Several Councilmembers thought he should be thanked publicly for what he did for Iowa City Airport. Working toward being self-supporting will include changing the farming income, by not sharecropping, but having cash rent for land.not needed for airport. Neuhauser explained that the City did not dant industry to locate at the airport because the City would not get tax money then, but aviation industry would be acceptable. Bleckwenn explained the T -hangar project. Vitosh stated that the Airport was ®asking for $32,318 this year, and $80,938 in FY'81 budget. Balmer stated that there was general approval of the request. Zehr commented that to develop new income will take a full-time manager. Phipps stated that they would work closer with the Council. Berlin advised that before the Commission had hired Atty. Tucker, the City staff had provided legal support for the Airport. A majority of Councilmembers did not want the Commission to provide its own legal counsel. Bleckwenn noted that they had cut 20% from their budget already. Vitosh said that the $85,145 included fringes and $80,938, and was the correct figure. 345-1275 Aiddt2 A enccies In prioritizing the agencies, Red Cross was eliminated. No FY'81 bu gem et has �n received for Council on Aging, the FY80 budget was received today. Youth Homes budget, deleted. Compared to $111,705 in FY80 budget, it is $108,634 in FY'81 budget, with above cuts. After discussions the agencies were funded as follows: Crisis Center, $5,000. Transient Program, $2,500. Willow Creek Neighborhood Center (Mark IV), $4,800. United Action for Youth, $30,000. Mayor's Youth Employment, $20,000. Johnson County Pals, $15,500. Rape Victim Advocacy, $9,515. I.C. Babe Ruth League, $1,100. I.C. Girls Softball, $1,100. I.C. Boys Baseball, $1,100. Friends of Children's Museum, $1,100 thru the Parks & Rec. budget. Final total allocated, $90,615. (without Council on Aging,.Jo. Co. Regional Planning or Human Services Program). City Mgr. Berlin distributed several memos; Current Salary Rates for Management; Compensation Trends 7640 between AFSCME, Confidential, Management, Police & Fire; Dept. Head salary survey, and increases '76-'80; salary comparisons for several employee slots; difference between benefits of the various employee units. Meeting adjourned, 11:10 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES