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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-02-05 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 5, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/5/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:45), Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret (7:45), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-2, Side 1, 570 -End, and Side 2, 1-294. Moved by Neuhauser, 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., 1/22/80, subject to correction by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Appeals -1/22/80; Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers -1/24/80; Airport Commission -1/22/80; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -1/15/80; Civil Service Comm. - 1/14/80 & 1/17/80; Senior Center Comm. -1/16/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 60: RES. 80-35, p. 44, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-36, p. 45, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR JOSE M. ELIZONDO dba EL FRONTERIZO RESTAURANT, 1200 S. Gilbert. RES. 80-37, p. 46, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CROW'S NEST INC. dba THE CROW'S NEST, 328 E. Washington. RES. 80-38, p. 47, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT FOR THE CROW'S NEST, 328 E. Washington. RES. 80-388, Bk. 60, p. 48, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2/19/80, AT 7:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FOR CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE II -B. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $1,867,270.19 for the period of 12/1/79 through 12/31/79, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Jeffrey Renauder re prohibition of travel to non -ERA states. Jacques Bourgeacq re closure of Melrose Court. Emilie Rubright re funds for construction of the Rocky Shore Bikeway. Dee Runnels re proposed increase in transit fares. Deborah Svatos re Sycamore bus route. Dr. Miles Weinberger re the chipseal process. Memo from Traffic Engr. re revised parking prohibition on Keswick Dr., noted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Perret absent. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. Councilmembers Perret and Erdahl arrived 7:45 P.M. A public hearing was held to receive comments re proposed increase in transit fares from 25 to 50 cents. The following individuals appeared: MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB I. CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES Council Activities February 5, 1980 Page 2 Gary Saunders, representing Citizens for Reasonable Bus Fares, reported that he had a petition signed by 4,000 individuals against the fare increase; Frank dePirro, an Iowa City bus driver and AFSCME steward; Richard Van Dyke, 518 Terrace Rd.; Ann Shires, 301 Woodridge; Gilby Strub, 205 Black Springs Circle, representing West High Students; Leslie Haschel, 409 First Avenue; Matthew Stein, 1509 Brookwood; James Pusack, 1040 E. Burlington; John Boyle, 1442 Oakland Avenue; Laura River, 1131 Fairchild; Mark Albanese, 1621 Wilson; Jerry Full, 447 Douglas Court; Dennis Beckmann, 1339 Dolen Place, presented results of survey; Donn Stanley, 511 S. Johnson; Brad Knott, 1615 Wilson, presented a Resolution adopted by University Student Senate; Pete Burns, 1110 N. Dubuque; Mark Johnson, 1908 Taylor Drive; Aggie Albanese, 1621 Wilson; Mary Von Ah Gregory, 367 Bon -Aire Trailer Ct.; Keith Gormezano, a member of the Resources Conservation Comm. read a statement; Isabel Turner, 1310 Cedar Street; Leroy Huey, 142 Forestview Trailer Ct.; Bill Petersen, 923 Iowa Avenue; Sherri Zastrow, 514 Terrace Rd.; Pat Barnes, 2212 California Avenue; Stuart Goodale, bus driver and AFSCME steward; John Burns, Burge i Hall; David Blair, 2430 Muscatine Avenue; Gloria Deanne Wortman, bus f driver; Dennis Ryan, Meadowbrook Trailer Ct., representing AFL/CIO; Joe i Chambers, 629 Iowa Avenue; Phil Heckel, 29 Brookfield Drive; Raymond White, 2254 S. Riverside; Sue Brooks, 403 McGowan; Mark Weintraub, 436 S. Governor; Kathleen Hill, 17 Dunnugan Ct.; Ken McMartin, 421h Oakland; Jim j Barfuss, 302 Melrose Avenue; Wetherall Winder, 1033 Howell St.; Jean Parker, 526 S. Dubuque St,; Barbara Marland, 707 Walnut. Individual Councilmembers presented their views on the transit fare increase. Consensus of the Council was to wait for staff recommendations and schedule further discussion for the February 19 meeting. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 8.10.35.9C1 AND 8.10.35.186 (SIGN ORDINANCE) OF APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Motion failed, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl. Nays: Neuhauser and Perret. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, that the above Ordinance be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to appoint David Wooldrick, 1923 Grantwood Dr. and Fred Riddle, 2041 Ridgeway Dr. to two vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Commission with terms expiring January 1, 1984. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Councilmember Lynch to the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission to fill the position formerly held by Carol deProsse. Motion carried unanimously; 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint David Perret to the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission Executive Board. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES C Council Activities February 5, 1980 Page 3 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-39, Bk. 60, p. 49-50, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (E. B. & A. C. WHITING COMPANY PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE, AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SAID BONDS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. City Attorney Hayek stated that this addition to the agenda did not violate posting requirements as it sets a public hearing for public input, and the intent of the law is to give public notice. The bonding attorney had also approved the addition to keep this project on a legal time schedule. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-40, Bk. 60, p. 51, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PARCEL NO. 4, OWNED BY RONALD AND PATRICIA WADE). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn 10:45 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. ZN R. BALMER, MA OR A BIE STOLFUS, CIT CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ■ - i I , Council Activities February 5, 1980 Page 3 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-39, Bk. 60, p. 49-50, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (E. B. & A. C. WHITING COMPANY PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE, AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SAID BONDS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. City Attorney Hayek stated that this addition to the agenda did not violate posting requirements as it sets a public hearing for public input, and the intent of the law is to give public notice. The bonding attorney had also approved the addition to keep this project on a legal time schedule. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-40, Bk. 60, p. 51, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PARCEL NO. 4, OWNED BY RONALD AND PATRICIA WADE). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn 10:45 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. ZN R. BALMER, MA OR A BIE STOLFUS, CIT CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ■ INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JANUARY 17, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: January 17, 1980, 7:30 P.M., Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevera, Balmer, Roberts, Lynch, Neuhauser (8:30PM) Absent: Erdahl, Perret. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stnlfus, Vitosh, Helling, Kraft, Meisel, Showalter, folies, Keating, Mose, Dietz, Brown, Hidgon, Miller, Malone, Cook, Steinbach, Eggers, Denison, Hoard, Keubler, Schmeiser. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel N80-1, Side 1, 1566 -End. Side 2, 1-460. FREEWAY 518 City Manager Berlin reviewed the status of negotiations with DOT staff '1566-1725 regarding remaining issues. Regarding the Benton/Riverside intersection, constructionwill be in 1982 with the City paying 50% and preparing the plans, etc. Plastino agreed that this would not be a problem. The Highway 218 project will also be in 1982. The County feels that the frontage road should not be cul-de-sac, but if it isn't, the City doesn't want gravel. Berlin explained the chip -seal process. They might be willing. The exact amount of money for the lagoon will be worked out with the County.: Other falternatives are being discussed. Noise on Mormon Trek will be .less. than 70 decibels, so they will not take measures against noise.They will do landscaping. .On relocated Mormon Trek, the City is asking for 31 " paving; J curb & gutter and sufficient right-of-way, so if the road ever had; to be widened, more property would not have to be bought. This is not'settled. Staff will investigate cost for, maintenance of lighting at the ramp terminals, but in by DOT, maintenace by the City. If a grade separation at Mormon Trek instead of relocation, the costs are $800,000 vs $300,000,,` A majority agreed to hold out for 31' paving, curb and gutter, and not spend $125,000 of city money. i BUDGET 1725 -End j Berlin called attention to the fact that "revenue projections show a 5.8 increase and inflation is 13%. With state contraints on evaluation and rollback on commercial. assessments, not having a firm figure ;on'transit assistance I there will be difficult decisions to make. His FY81 Operating Budget Memorandum of 1/11/80 and Report Summary were discussed. He advised that from the Department Heads preliminary budgets, $239,283 had already, been cut, leaving the. deficiency of revenue at 1.1 to 1.5 million -in the General Fund. Additional cut of $250,052 is 5% of operating expense.,A further cut of $340,000 is from personnel. If these are instituted, service levels will be reduced. Council discussed moving insurance costs from the General Fund to Trust and Agency, outside the 8.10, additional tax. Other large cities have been doing this for several years. Then reducing of the year-end balances was discussed. Consensus was to move ins. costs to Trust & Agency, but to not reduce ending balances. Constraints and limitations given to Dept. Heads in preparation of their budgets were outlined, inflation costs were noted. Adjustments that can be made in FY80 budgets will be prepared. Councilwoman Neuhauser arrived, 8:30 PM. Prior discussion and agreements were explained. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council Increase in refuse collection fee was discussed danuary 17, 1980 fares, and levy of transit tax. (page 3 along with raise in transit explained. Police Dept. 9 ) Formula for state transit assistance agreed to not charge for unlocking c on page 4 were discussed, and Council charge for insurance reports, chargeaforrs (fai�efalarms9) charge but agreed to increase from private property, receive subpoena R court a charge for removal of animal s ized dog licensing, and increaso M impound feeseRrance fees, 0 to accepance fees at animal shelter. Ordinance change needed for removal of cars/private property. fCollectiin on of white goods items by refuse dept. was discussed. There were no Side 2 ormulas usedrforlchargingefornservicesfees and(possibilit of 1-1460 University Heights and cable TV issue, s )' Council discussed the subsidize areas Outside the Cit All agreed that Iowa�Cityyshouldservicnotfor Other options for revenue were su Vevera opposed dealin movies ggested, in expanded ser iceh areas. (py (paintings, ). It will be up to the Library Board to make decisions on revenue Sources. (Paintings, Parks & Rec. (page 6 Parks & Rec. Director and eagseparateuestionwas ParkoDirectoroeshand�Recreation Director. Berlin will discuss with Showalter & report back. were discussed. mThe turnstile at the Rec. Center accepts quarters, mi increases are on 25 Q increments. Showalter suggested Increases in swimming fees one free day instead in the summer.. It was suggested ggested eliminating 'dime', days, but having commission review increases in swimming fees and park shelter fees. ggested that the staff and Finance -Council agreed to try once, a grace day when parking tickets could be in unpaid tickets. There paid at 1/2 of fee. There is a possible $100,000 was no agreement to engage a private towing company at this time. Disposal of unneeded City -owned parcels, no objections. Council agreed to trying to develop indirect ,cost allocations of administrative costs for all Federal This will take a couple years to set up, but in the longra Engineering present policy was explained b e run a wouldbenefit.it. approved by the Fed. govt., it could be used0intall Fed. the ojectsentage was _There were no objections to raising fees for zoningapplications, fees and Board of Adjustment fees, increase of 30%onefavoreduraisingon housing and inspection fees, as they were raised last year . A majority did not favor establishing a CBD Maintenance District. is completed. Council directed .the City Manager tSome would, when the downtown o provide revenue figures if transit fare is increased this fiscal year. EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Roberts, seconded b y Vevera for discussion of collective bargaining adjourn to executive session, 9;40 P.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,See Erdahl &Sec,20.Perret aOf Iowa bsent. Codeabsent.members present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Vitosh, Brown. Tape-recorded on Reel #17, Side 1, 1042-1352. Moved by Vevera, seconded to adjourn, 10:05 PM. Motion carried unanby Neuhauser imously, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JANUARY 21, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: January 21, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Neuhauser, Perret, Erdahl (1:40 PM). Absent: Lynch, Vevera STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus. Others present for certain discussions as noted. TAPE-RECORDED Reel 80-1, Side 2, 460 -End. Reel 80-3, Side 1, 1-228 APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. 460-490 Amen ment to Tree r Inance-Ecumenlca Housing Project. Boothroy advised that the Planning & Zoning Commission had approved the amendment, 4/2, regarding parking lots in CB Zone. Foster Road- Amendment to Comprehensive Plan - P&Z recommended not to amend comp. Plan. Neuhauser questioned if an extra -ordinary majority by Council was needed to override the P&Z vote. Boothroy said a majority was all that was necessary, as it was not a zoning matter. Staff will investigate vote needed for amendment to a Comprehensive Plan. 490-700 COUNCIL AGENDA COUNCIL_ BUSINESS 1. Balmer explained why he was requesting deferral of the Resolution regarding travel by employees to non -ERA states, until after the November election. Other Council members commented, no one objecting: Councilman'Erdahl arrived, 1:40 PM. 2. Stolfus pointed out three public hearings to be added to the Consent Calendar, 2 regarding taxicabs, and one for Human Services funding. 3. Roberts questioned what the City Manager's answer was going to be to the residents of Keswick Drive re parking requested. Berlin advised that the neighbors wishes decide, unless Public Works has an over- riding consideration. 4. Neuhauser stated that the National League of Cities had asked her to serve as Chair of the Community Development Committee, but she had declined, so they were asking her to serve as Vice -Chair. She would like to accept, but would be attending several meetings. Non-payment of travel costs by NLC was discussed. There were no objections to Neuhauser's serving as Vice -Chair. 5. Balmer called attention to Chief Miller's memo regarding school crossing guards. Berlin said that the City is waiting for the group recommendation on the $25,000 figure. 6. Balmer also called attention to Lee's memo regarding the Senior Center,' requesting that input such as this be given to Council earlier. Balmer asked if arrangements had been made with the County regarding funding. Berlin reported that after the meeting Wed. with the Council on Aging, he would discuss funding with County officials, as the budget has been broken down by use for the building now, so that uses that the County has previously funded can be identified. 7. Berlin advised that he would furnish a summary of what has taken place from discussions of budget previously, with a list of significant decisions that Staff would like to bring to a head, for Wed. discussion. SOUTH•GILBERT STREET PROJECT Schmadeke, Cook Chiat, Hencin present 700-837 Chiat outlined the problem re offer for Wade property. Berlin commented that MICROFIL14ED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council January 21, 1980 last fall Wade indicated he would accept the offer, and the Council passed the resolution agreeing to it. Wade has been seeking other property, and has found that inflation has increased the value of possible alternative property, and now is not anxious to proceed with the agreement. In Dec. Council approved an increase of $7,000. He is now asking for an additional $10,000, a total of 10% increase over the City offer. Berlin said that Staff will attempt to resolve it, or condemn the parcel. State contribution was discussed, and timetable for condemnation explained. All Councilmembers agreed to stay with the original offer, $172,000, file condemnation, but still talk with Wade and try to settle. SCOTT BOULEVARD Glasgow, Boothroy, Schnittjer, Dietz present. 837-1493 Deve oyer G asgow presented explanation of his proposal for a new, improved Scott Boulevard. Copies were provided for Council only. About 1/2 of the dev- elopment is in the City limits, they will annex, but want Council to.give planning and engineering some direction of whether or not they like the concept. All but one area is in the Comprehensive Plan. The commercial area, super market, small retail shops, is sik acres. There is also a church, and a medical center. When Scott Blvd. goes thru, one area will be cut 25'. Half at city expense, half at Glasgow's expense, and Glasgow will keep his dirt. Glasgow could cut out the area that is not in the Comp. Plan. Council has always talked about a 100' right-of-way for Scott Blvd. The bubble route is for the City's benefit, for the storm water basin, with road over the dam. This dam will be started this spring. Glasgow asked that Council refer the concept to P&Z with some kind of statement. He would not abandon the first Scott -Blvd, until the new one was in and paved. Paving on the proposal was shown at 331, an arbitrary number. Glasgow said that this way Council could control access. They are asking the City to pave Scott, they will grade .it down and give us the ground. Consensus was that Council agrees with the concept, but needs more information on Comprehensive Plan City limits, and land use there; wants staff to report on how wide the right- of-way should be, and reasonable capacity for traffic projections, and wants information on costs for various widths. Schmeiser did not think that the City.should,pay -for all the paving costs. Hieronymus property was . outlined on the map. Glasgow is willing to take off the 3 acres outside the blue line of the Comp. Plan. Costs incurred should be discussed with staff, including swap of ground, cutting of 3 acres, shared paving costs, The project is .1100' out from the existing Scott Blvd, and 600' from the proposed Scott Blvd. NORTH DODGE STREET COURT SEWER Plastino, Dietz present 1493-2036 Berlin called attention to /21/79 memo, which listed options available regarding this, problem. Glasgow & Dickens have agreed to a tap -on fee,by letter. Responding to Plastino's question as to why the City is providing the sewer for Glasgow, Glasgow responded that the sewer presently is on private property, not public, and not available for tap -on. Glasgow.has 3/4 acre there, zoned RIA, could get six houses on it. Presently there are 6 septic tanks in the area. Roberts questioned if city is obligated to bring sewer to the r -o -w. Glasgow suggested the City pay for sewer up to the public r -o -w, and he would take it up to the top of the hill and terminate it at the manhole. Everyone agreed to split .the cost 50-50, to the top of the hill, with Glasgow; staff will explore with legal the status of the tap -on fee with Dickens. As engineering will not be able to do the job, Glasgow wanted to be the contractor. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 3 Informal Council January 21, 1980 CRIME COMMISSION Miller present. Hokansen (JCRPC) 2036-2700 Miller stated that he had no real objection to the authority of the. Johnson County Regional Planning Commission to withdraw from the Eastern Iowa Area Crime Commission. His concern is that alternative funding mechanisms be developed very quickly,(so that areas funded under continuation grants now, and those proposed, can have fair treatment in the process,)prior to 3/1/80, so Johnson County is not left out of the funding cycle. As an interim step, a Johnson County Crime Commission could be considered. There would be benefits for a local site. Now there is no local input to EIACC. Roberts suggested combining with Iowa Co. or Washington Co. to meet population requirements, and questioned if additional staff would be needed. Even if there was an ad-hoc group, the entry fee would have to be paid to EIACC. Miller has asked for $17,800 for next year, he can operate without it, but it would facilitate record systems and obviate the need for future employees. Neuhauser suggested that Johnson County be the member, and the City work out an arrangement with the County regarding payment, after going to the County with the request. The County would have to go thru all the requests for grants. Hokansen stated that to change the structure will still leave the accountability problem. A possible change to judicial districts could change the whole format. Miller suggested a Johnson County Crime Comm. made up of elected representatives, for local input in the processes and programs for Criminal Justice planning. State match for grant was dis- cussed. Council agreed that JCRPC should interpret what is going on, regarding EIACC, and Council is willing to take other directions to get a Crime Commission together to assess these things for the future. FREEWAY 518 27007End CityT Manager Berlin reported on the latest discussion with Bob Goodwin. Regarding lighting, as the City has no equipment to service 50' poles, the DOT will install 30' poles. On Mormon Trek relocated, they are proposing 24' paving, without curb and gutter, including rough grading at a cost of $300,000/$350,000. If we want curb and gutter, paving 31' wide, without storm sewer, estimate another $124,000. As an option they will allow the City to bid the Mormon Trek work, independent of the IDOT contract, so the City could use the $350,000 any way we want to. They would give us the Reel 80-3 money now, so it could be invested. Public Works Dept. estimated current Side 1, costs of construction, which were distributed, noting that they do compare 1-150 with DOT figures. Access control is approximately 600' from freeway. Council consensus was to still request 31' wide paving. Plastino favored curb & gutter. The State will give a lump sum for the lagoon. An alter- native, to run sewer north of Melrose, across University land, would enable the County Home to have sewer without other hook -ons. New regulations call for a minimum of three lagoons. An agreement could be made with the County and University re sale of the land. Balmer will call Kassel, and ask for 31' and settle the rough grading, keeping in mind City costs in next years. APPLICATIONS FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Balmer advised that the applications would be discussed at tomorrow's formal meeting. INFORMAL SESSION MEETING TIME F ci iscusse f Mon ay afernoon was the best time for the informal meeting. ay is the day mostikely to be in court. Neuhauser has already switched ses so she can come on Monday. Berlin called attention to problems getting the packet out if it is any other day. Erdahl asked for consideration of 3PM-7PM Monday. There are several meetings on Mon. night that staff attends. Neuhauser reminded everyone to come to tour at 6:45 for Northside lighting. WRAC should be notified. Northside Study will be scheduled for discussion at a later date. Meeting adjourned, 5:10 PM. MICROFIL14ED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 1/22/80 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is b . Cumulative cost for this calendar yearods d publication is 5 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 1/22/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor Balmer announced that item #13 re repealing Resolution 78-230, which prohibited travel to states which have not ratified the equal rights amendment, would be deferred. Minnette Doderer, 2008 Dunlap Ct., appeared and thanked .Council. for their action. Ann Bovbjerg, 1710 Ridge Rd., read a letter on behalf of the League of Women Voters on Johnson County, and of the League of Women Voters of Iowa and of the United States. Diana Miller Jones, 220 Sunset Street, also appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the resolution repealing Resolution #78-230 which prohibited travel to states which have not ratified the Equal Rights Amendment, be deferred. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Mayor Balmer requested three additions to the Consent Calendar, motions setting public hearings for A Better Cab Company, Super Cab and Yellow Checker Company, and Human Services Funding. Moved by Perret, seconded by 'Vevera, to add a public hearing on transit fares for February 5, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Ferret, 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.; 1/8/80; subject to correction by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Appeals. Bd.-12/13/79; Riverfront Comm. -1/9/80; Library Bd. of Trustees - 12/20/79; City Conference Bd.-1/14/80; Senior Center Comm. -12/5/79. Permit Resolutions: RES. 80-18, Bk. 60, p. 25, APPROVING CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SMITH & COMPANY, 1210 Highland Ct. RES. 80- 19, Bk. 60, p. 26, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR SEATON'S CASH & CARRY MARKET, 1331 Muscatine Avenue. RES. 80-20, Bk. 60, p. 27, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-21, 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions Bk. 60, p. 28, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR IOWA January 22, 1980 CITY SAV -MOR KERR-MCGEE STATIONSTORE, #104, Pane 2 1104 S. Gilbert Street. RES. 80-22, Bk. 60, p. 29, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Correspondence: John Bixler family re proposed reopening of Melrose Ct., referred to the City Manager for reply. Dedra and Paul Diehl re Melrose Ct., referred to City Manager for reply. Petition from all residents of 800 block of Keswick re parking in the 800 block of Wheaton, referred to the City Manager for reply. Eldon B. Fry re Melrose Court, referred to the City Manager for reply. Memorandums from the Civil Service Comm. I certifying candidates for training officers in the Fire Department, lieutenant in the Fire Department, captain in the Fire Department, battalion chief in the Fire Department. Motions setting public hearings: On a proposed resolution declaring that public convenience and necessity require the proposed taxicab service applied for by Better Cab Company within the City .of Iowa City, Iowa, set for February 26, 1980, atr7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. On a proposed resolution declaring _ that publicconvenience and necessity require the proposed taxicab service applied for by Yellow Checker and Super Cab Company within the City of Iowa City, Iowa, set for February 26, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. A public hearing was set for January 29, 1980, to receive human services agencies requests for City funds. The hearing will be heldat hea0i.Mwas set Council Chambers. A public for February 5, 1980, on transit fare changes. The public hearing will be held at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved .by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to set a public hearing for 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, exempting parking lots from meeting the Tree Regulations in the CB zone. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. The public hearing will be at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Charles Ruppert, 1406 N. Dubuque Rd., appeared re old parking meter posts near College and Linn MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions January 22, 1980 Pane 3 Streets whicn may be hazardous to pedestrians; the moving of a light pole, by Iowa -Illinois Gas. anc Electric, from the west side to the east side of the street in the 900 block of North Dodge; and widening of the paving width between Oakes Drives and North Dodge to allow for turning trucks. Public hearing was held on a proposed resolution declaring that public convenience and necessity require the proposed taxicab service applied for by Hawkeye Cab Company. Those appearing with questions included Ralph Oxford, representing Super -Yellow Cab and Wayne Draper, representing Better Cab. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to appoint Antonia W. Hamilton, 615 Templin Rd., to the Resources Conservation Commission for a three- yearterm expiring January 1, 1983. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to appoint Diana L. Lewis, 1906 Hafor Circle, to the Riverfront Commission for a three year term expiring December 1, 1982. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint Jim Mulford, 2103 ,Taylor Drive, to the Board of Examiners of Plumbers for a two-year term expiring " December 31, '1981'. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Erdahl;'seconded by Roberts, to defer for one week the appointments to fill two vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Mayor Balmer announced that the.two vacancies on the Bd. of Appeals would be re -advertised. A recommendation from the Senior Center Commission re a change in their meeting time was discussed. As all Councilmembers agreed, the recommendation was not referred to the Rules Committee. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to change the regular meeting date of the Senior Center Commission to the first Thursday of each month beginning February 7, 1980. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-23, Bk. 60, p. 30, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF A CONTRACT to Metro Pavers for work done on the 1979 BDI Improvements Project, in the amount of $6,421.20. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES Official Actions Moved b January 22, 1980 adopt y Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to pane 4 WORT RES. 80-24, Bk- 60, p. 31 AC H SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION C S UDY AND AND AUTHORIZING THE CLOSE-OUT OF HUD INNOVATIVE HOUSING NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION GRANT NO. B-76-19- 0001 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous all Councilmembers present. , 7/0 ado tMoved by RobeRES. 80-25 rts, seconded by Neuhauser, to NECESSITY OF THE 1980 MELROSE AVENUE SANITARYISEWEOF R EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous Present. , 7/0, all Councilmembers Item M13 was deferred earlier. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that CITY pR PER7Y Bk.0-2983 17, FOR' DEDICATING CERTAIN passed and adopted at this time,PARK PURPOSES, be call vote unanimous, is Affirmative roll Present. all Councilmembers Moved 'by Neuhauser, seconded, by Per ret, to adjourn, 8:30 P: M. 1/0. , Motion carried. unanimously, A more complete description of Council aXAR 'ti is on file in the office of the City C (/Y�J /N KARR,�rY CITy"�' BALMER, MAYOR RK, Submitted on MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES January 22, 1980 Councilmembers Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, and Roberts toured the northside and viewed street lighting problems. Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 1/22/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Meisel, Hencin, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-30, Side 2, 481-1054. Mayor Balmer announced that item #13 re repealing Resolution 78-230, which prohibited travel to states which have not ratified the equal rights amendment, would be deferred. Minnette Doderer, 2008 Dunlap Ct., appeared and thanked Council for their action on deferring the resolution and hoped by November ERA would be ratified and the resolution would not have to be considered again. Ann Bovbjerg, 1710 Ridge Rd., read a letter on behalf of the League of Women Voters on Johnson County, and of the League of Women Voters of Iowa and of the United States. Diana Miller Jones, 220 Sunset Street, also appeared. Individual Councilmembers explained their views on the action. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the resolution repealing Resolution #78-230 which prohibited travel to states which have not ratified the Equal Rights Amendment, be deferred. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. g Mayor Balmer requested three additions to the Consent Calendar, motions setting public hearings for A Better Cab Company, Super Cab and Yellow Checker Company, and Human Services Funding. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to add a public hearing on transit fares for.February 5, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, 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., 1/8/80, subject to correctionby the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Appeals Bd.- 12/13/79; Riverfront Comm. -1/9/80; Library Bd. of Trustees - 12/20/79; City Conference Bd.-1/14/80; Senior Center Comm. - 12/5/79. Permit Resolutions: RES. 80-18, Bk. 60, p. 25, APPROVING CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LORNA SMITH dba SMITH & COMPANY, 1210 Highland Ct. RES. 80-19, Bk. 60, P. 26, APPROVING CLASS -C BEER PERMIT FOR CLYDE SEATON dba SEATON'S CASH & CARRY MARKET, 1331 Muscatine Avenue. RES. 80-20, Bk. 60, p. 27, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-21, Bk. 60, p. 28, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR KRAUSE GENTLE OIL CORPORATION dba IOWA CITY SAV -MOR KERR- MCGEE STATIONSTORE, #104, 1104 S. Gilbert Street. RES. 80-22, Bk. 60, p. 29, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMITS. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES L�.,ncil Activities January 22, 1980 Page 2 Correspondence: John 8ixler family re proposed reopening Of Melrose Ct., referred to the City Manager for reply. Dedra and Paul Diehl re Melrose Ct,, referred to City Manager for reply. Petition from all residents of800 block of Keswick re parking in the 800 block of Wheaton, referred to the City Manager for reply, Eldon B. Fry re Melrose Court, referred to the City Manager for reply. Comm, certifying candMemorandums from the Civil Service idates for training officers in the Fire Fere Departnt,ubattalion chief in theFire De Department in the Fi' captain in the Motions setting Public hPartmenY. declaring that hearings-. On a proposed resolution proposed taxicab Public convenience and necessity require the within the Cit of service applied for by Better Cab Company at 7:30 P.M. y Iowa City, Iowa, set for February 26, 1980, in the Council Chambers. On a declaring that public On and necessityrequire proposed taxicab service applied for by Yellow Checker and Super Cab Company within the City of Iowa City, Iowa, set for February 26, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. A i - Public hearing was set for January 29, 1980, to receive human j services agencies requests for City funds. The hearing will be ij held at 7:30 P,M. in the Council Chambers. A public hearing was set for February 5, 1980, on transit fare changes. Theublic hearing will be held at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers.- Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0 l Co present, Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings ias set cilmembers Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to set a public hearing for February 12, City, I 1980, amending Sections 8,10.40.7A and 8,10.40.6A (Tree Regulations) of Appendix A of the Code owa, exempting parkinof Ordinances of Iowa g lots from meeting the Tree Regulations in the CB zone. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. The public hearing will be at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Charles Ruppert, 1406 N. Dubuque Rd., appeared re old parking meter posts near College and Linn Streets which may be hazardous to Pedestrians; the moving of a light pole, b Electric, from the west side to the east side of the streetowa-Iinois0as and n the 900 block of North Dodge; and widening of the paving width between Oakes Drives and North Dodge to allow for turning trucks. Public hearing was held on a proposed resolution declaring that Public convenience and necessity require the service applied for by Hawkeye Cab Company, RalphpOxford taxicab Forest View, owner of Super Cab and Yellow Checker Cab Companies appeared asking Council for clarification re ordinance allowing 24 cabs total on City streets. City Manager Berlin informed Council that there were no restrictions on_s that could be appeared re the the number of cab licensed. Wayne Draper, vice-president of Better Cab Company, setting of a public hearing for a rate increase. City Atty. Hayek informed Mr. Draper that he should check with City Clerk in the morning on the proper procedure. Neuhauser questioned MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES C_ acil Activities January 22, 1980 Page 3 Mr. Oxford on why his cab company was licensed for 17 cabs but insured for 13. Oxford informed Council that 4 insurance policies were spares that could be rotated to allow for breakdowns. Insurance policies can be rotated for the 4 cabs but each cab must be individually licensed. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded Hamilton, 615 Templin Rd., to the for a three-year term expiring unanimously, 7/0. by Perret, to appoint Antonia W. Resources Conservation Commission January 1, 1983. Motion carried Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to appoint Diana L. Lewis, 1906 Hafor Circle, to the Riverfront Commission for a three year term expiring December 1, 1982. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint Jim Mulford, 2103 Taylor Drive, to the Board of Examiners of Plumbers for a two- year term expiring December 31, 1981. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Roberts, to defer for one week the appointments to fill .two vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Mayor Balmer announced that the two vacancies on the Bd. of Appeals would be re -advertised. Erdahl stated that the quality of the chip seal process is not the same as it has been in the past. He had spoken to the City Manager earlier about 7th Avenue. Roberts said the process was done too early in the year to allow for proper setting of the seal. Berlin said that the Public Works Director had been contacted and would try to allow time earlier in the year in the future. Balmer reminded Councilmembers of the importance of the budget sessions scheduled on Wednesday evenings and urged all to attend. A recommendation from the Senior Center Commission re a change in their meeting time was discussed. As all Councilmembers agreed, the recommendation was not referred to the Rules Committee. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to change the regular meeting date of the Senior Center Commission to the first Thursday of each month beginning February 7, 1980. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-23, Bk. 60, p. 30, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF A CONTRACT to Metro Pavers for work done on the 1979 BDI Improvements Project, in the amount of $6,421.20. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-24, Bk. 60, p. 31, ACCEPTING THE NORTH SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION STUDY AND AUTHORIZING THE CLOSE-OUT OF HUD INNOVATIVE HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION GRANT NO. 8-76-19-0001. Erdahl called attention to the fact that the Planning staff has hired a MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i^ rte` L.,,ncil Activities January 22, 1980 Page 4 neighborhood planner who had worked with the project earlier. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-25, Bk. 60, p. 32, RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY OF THE 1980 MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Item M13 was deferred earlier. i j Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that ORD. 80-2983 Bk. 17, pp. 1-2, DEDICATING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY (CEMETERY) FOR i PARK PURPOSES, be passed and adopted at this time. Affirmative roll i call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. I Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn, 8:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. JOHN R. , MA I N.KARR, DEPUTY CI CL RK i i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES -, r- '4V 9 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION FEBRUARY 6, 1980 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 #80-5, Side 1, 804 -End, and Side 2, 1-1275. BUDGET Vitosh memo, 2/1/80 Plannin and Pro ram Dept. Berlin advised that $30,000 had been deleted 804-1721 from t e P anning uuuguL, but not allocated to any specific division, as the question of Regional Planning, etc. had not been settled. A commitment 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 -ren Supervision, reduced graphics technician to 3/4 time, & deletion one secretary. Planning Adm., reduce 1/2 planning technician..Proaram 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 Ins ection Services Reductions of 2 housing inspectors, 1 seSLPHOY , c erk-typist, u Ing sni pector. Inspections to be done by Fire Dept. Housing Commissioner Klaus presented, suggestions to save money in this area. 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. Airort Contlllission- Commissioners Redick, Phipps, Sauegling, Bleckwenn present Derlin ca led 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. Balmer noted that the Comnd ssicn had hired a manager without funding in hand, and asked if they could justify a full-time manager. Phipps & Redick 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 they can use for only capital expenditur(,a. Phipps stated that the airport had not been operated well MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1721-2390 2390 -End 1 Page 2 r°'I informal Council with a part-time manager: The City signed the agreement with FAA restrictinyuary 6 1980 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 1119nrt. 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 roadblocks on alternate sources of revenue. Perret pointed out that receipts for flowage fees were down (less gas allocated), raising fee can be negotiated Side 2, With fixed base operator, now is 2Q, average is 4t. Farm receipts are down, 1-345 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 ifund or n the airport commission enterprise fund budget, and it would pay the general RUT ns, Bleckwenn noted that for what uhe was ypaid, heedid hatvery egood djob. many Sevveralood nCouncilmembers thought he should be thanked publicly for what h•: 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. N explained that the City did not want 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 conmrented 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 Coimlrission had hired Atty. Tucker, the City staff had provided legal support for the Airport. A majority of TuckerCounci, Citers 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. Aid to A encies In prioritizing the agencies, Red Cross was eliminated. No FY'81 1275 t�ulcget las PL 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; OOpt. (lead salary survey, and increases '76-180; salary comparisons for several employee slots; difference between benefits Of the various employee units. Meeting adjourned, 11:10 Phi. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES JOINT MEETING IOWA .CITY LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE WITH AREA LEGISLATORS FEBRUARY 2, 1980 JOINT MEETING OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE WITH AREA LEGIS- LATORS: February 2, 1980, 8:00 A.M. at the Highlander Inn. COUNCILMEMBERS ON LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE PRESENT: Neuhauser, Balmer, Perret. Absent: None. LEGISLATORS PRESENT: Hibbs, Lloyd -Jones, Small STAFF PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. D.I. Reporter Boshart present. Various bills pending before the Iowa Legislature and other issues of concern were discussed including: Funding for Transit System; Amendments needed to the Housing Code; Local Option Tax Bill -referendum needing only a majority vote, explained by legislators. No problems were expected with the Library bill. Hibbs questioned if Council would support a Cigarette Tax. Hannah Weston's report on privacy was mentioned. Berlin advised that the Civil Service law is antiquated, and most cities do not comply to regulations. Legislators Lloyd -Jones and Small arrived, 8:20 P.M. Small asked for Forkenbrock transit formula. Berlin stated that the bill regarding waiver of platting requirements would be a disaster. There will be an amendment to allocation of Road Use Fees, Lloyd -Jones stated. She also advised that Iowa City was not on the list of being at the limit of 8.10 tax levy. Statement was made that citizens do not make the connection between provision of services and tax levy. When questioned, Councilmembers noted approval for two year collective bargaining. This would enable Council to do fiscal planning in advance. Hibbs stated that the possibility of referendum for tax was a major change in philosophy, the referendum is a beginning. Berlin pointed out that the schools have been provided with a growth factor, the cities have not, and school enrollment is declining. There was discussion of the railroad problem. Councilmembers agreed to make a pitch for CRANDIC. Possibility of government keeping railbed was noted. Lloyd -Jones thought there was some interest in DOT for Rail Finance Authority. HR2006 was discussed, as were amounts for year-end balances. Perret question- ed use of gasohol for transit. Legislators agreed that this bill will not go anywhere. Open Meetings Law was discussed, additional workload noted. Changes in provisions for election of representatives to the Land Use Comm. noted. Physical Fitness bill mentioned. Neuhauser did not favor amending the bill re gifts. Berlin noted that the City really needed help concerning amendments to the Housing Bill including annual inspection regulations. Small noted that the session would end April 24th, and the City should not get its hopes up that anything would pass this year unless it had been con- sidered by one House last year. Berlin questioned if there would be a gas tax increase, and legislators thought there would be some. They also thought it was favorable for the arena road & intersection funding. There is a possibility for pari -mutual betting. Meeting adjourned, 9:35 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES