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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-01-22 Council minutesMICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 1/8/80 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings $ claims is $ Cumulative cost of this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 1_187W, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret (7:45), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor Balmer proclaimed January 1980 as Alien Address Report Month. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Neuhauser, that the fon llowing the alendartbe received,o ornapproved i and/or adopted, as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtgs, 12/4/79,,12/11/79 and 12/18/79, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. z Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Mayors Youth Employment Bd. - 12/11/79; Human Rights Comm. - 11/7/79, 12/17/79; Housing 7 Appeals 8d. - 11/8/79; 8d. of Library Trustees - 11/15/79; Parks 6 Recreation Comm. - 11/1/79, 11/14/79; Bd. of Adjustment - 12/5/79; Planning 8 Zoning Comm. - 12/10/79, K 12/17/79, 12/13/79; Housing Comm. - 12/7/79; i Airport Comm. - 12/20/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 60, as e recommended by City Clerk: RES. 80-1, p. 1, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-2, p. 2, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR QUICK TRIP CORP. dba QUICK TRIP #509, 225 South Gilbert. RES. 80-3, P. 3, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A BEER PERMIT. RES. 80-4, P. 4, APPROVING CIGARETTE 4 PERMITS. RES. 80-5, p. 5, REFUNDING A PORTION OF CIGARETTE PERMIT. Motions: disbursements in V amountof $2,010,080.96 fohe period October- 1 through October 31, 979 as p recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. 1{ Resolutions: RES. 80-6, Book 60, p. 6, ACCEPTING PAVING ON OBERLIN STREET FOR COURT HILL -SCOTT BLVD. PART 6. RES. 80-7, P. 7, ACCEPTING CONCRETE PAVING AND STORM SEWER AS CONSTRUCTED BY METRO PAVERS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IN MOUNT PROSPECT ADDITION, PART IV. Correspondence: George Nickelsburg re proposed changes in transit system, referred to City Manager for reply. Petition from 13 residents i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES Offical Actions January 8, 1980 Page 2 of Hutchinson Avenue re street repairs, referred to City Manager for reply. Bd. of Regents re construction of road to proposed Sports Arena, referred to City Manager, no reply necessary. Willard. Boyd in reply to Mayor Vevera's letter re -proposed site for the law school and resulting traffic in Melrose Avenue area, no reply necessary. City Attorney re waiver of assessment for Goodwill Industries, no reply necessary. Asst. City Attorney Scholten and Finance Director re collection of delinquent special assessment. Memos from Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition on Rochester Court and Keswick Drive. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to set a public hearing on January 29, 1980, (at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers), amending Sections 8.10.35.90 and 8.10.35.1BB (Sign Ordinance) of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances. Motion carried, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded' by Roberts, to set a public hearing for January 29, 1980, (at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers), amending Sections 8.10.40.7 and 8.10.40.6A (Tree Regulations) of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City. Motion carried, 6/0, Perret absent.. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to defer a,resolution approving the preliminary and final Large Scale Residential Development Plan of the Ecumenical Housing Corporation. Motion carried, 6/0, Perret absent. Mike- Cain, 1109 Essex St. read a reply from Mike Powrie, Business Manager for IBEW Local 405, to City Manager Berlin's memo of 12/18/79 regarding electrical work at Proctor & Gamble plant. Council discussed further, procedure,. and asked the complainants to formally present their complaint to the Electrical Board. Councilman Perret arrived, 7:45 P.M.. Other citizens appearing supporting the complaint included: John Peaker, Bennington, Nebraska; David Rieble, Omaha, Nebraska; Doug Walkow, Fairbanks, Alaska, Gen. Forman for Sachs Elec. at P&G project; and Stan Barta, Route 6, Iowa City•-, Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to re- appoint Jeanann Bartels, 536 South Summit, to a five-year term expiring January 1, 1985, on the Board of Adjustment. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to re- appoint Richard Yates, 213 Haywood Drive, to a MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions three-year term expiring January 1, 1983, on the January 8, 1980 Human Rights Commission. Motion carried Page 3 unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Joseph Penny, 1025 Walnut Street, and Jeffrey Portman, 1202 Marcy, to three- year terms expiring January 1, 1983, on the Human Rights Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-8, Bk. 60, p. 8, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO PURCHASE LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT, U. R. Parcel 64. Lynch questioned wording re financing on Page 12 of final draft Pros ect�us. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, W contingent upon clarification of lst sentence, paragraph 82, page 12, of final draft Pros ectus, as stated by the City Mgr. ova by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt Res. 80-9, Bk. 60, pp. 9-10, CONVEYING A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST INTERSECTION OF SOUTH GILBERT STREET AND U.S. HIGHWAY 6 to Arie Kroeze. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-10, Bk. 60, pp. 11-15, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT to Parkview Construction in the amount of $17,981.93 for work completed on the 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvements Project. Affirmative roll, call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to defer action on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an agreement with Kelly Security Company for the Block 84 parking ramp. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-11, Bk. 60, p. 16, ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT TRANSIT MANAGER IN THE MASS TRANSIT DIVISION. Resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Vevera. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the ORDINANCE DEDICATING CERTAIN (CEMETERY) CITY PROPERTY FOR PARK PURPOSES, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote for first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to January 8, 1980 adjourn 8:45 P.M. Motion carried. Page 4 A more complete description of Council +act—ties is on file in the office of the City ALMER, MAYOR LFU5 CITY ERIK Submitted on 1/11/80 i �G�J r - • i I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITES January 8, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 1/8/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser•, Perret (7:45), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. present: Berlin, Melling, StolStaffinembers fus, Karr, Cook. Council minutes tape- i recorded on Tape 79-30, Side 1, 1794 -End, and Side 2, 1-147. Mayor Balmer proclaimed January 1980 as Alien Address Report Month. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or adopted, as presented: approved and/or j 12/11/79and r1Of Official 12/18/79, subject Actions, o correctioCouncil asrec mmended2by/the `( City Clerk. E H Bd. Minutes12/11/79; Human R gh so Comm�ons:11/7/79'x12/17/79- Housing Appeals Dd. 11/8/11 8d, of Library Trustees - 11/15/79; Parks & Recreation Comm. 11/1/79, 11/14/79; Bd. of Adjustment - 12/5/79; Planning & Zonirr9 Comm. - 12/10/79, 12/17/79, 12/13/79; Housing Comm. - 12/7/79; Airport Comm. - 12/20/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 60, as recommended by City Clerk: RES. 80-1, P. 1, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-2, p. 2, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR QUICK TRIP CORP, dba QUICK TRIP #509, 225 South Gilbert. RES. 80 3, p. 3, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A BEER PERMIT. RES. 80-4, P. 4, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 80-5, p. 5, REFUNDING A PORTION OF CIGARETTE PERMIT. Motions: To approve disbursements in amount of $2,010,080.96 for the period of October 1 through October 31, 1979, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Resolutions: OBERLINSTREETFOR COURT HO -6. Book 60ILL-SCOTT BLVD.pPART 6.CCRES. 80-7,6, AEPTING PAVING. 7N ACCEPTING CONCRETE PAVING AND STORM SEWER AS CONSTRUCTED BY METRO PAVERS, INC, OF IOWA CITY, IN MOUNT PROSPECT ADDITION, PART 1V. systeCorresponde1ce:George City Manager kelsfor berl re proposed changes in transit Ilutchinson Avenue re street repairs, referred otCity ion fManager rom 13 efor repsly. Bd. of Regents re construction of road to proposed Sports Arena, referred to City Manager, no reply necessary. Willard Boyd in reply to Mayor Vevera's letter re proposed site for the law school and resulting traffic in Melrose Avenue area, no reply necessary. City Attorney re waiver of assessment for Goodwill Industries, no reply necessary. Asst. City Attorney Scholten and Finance Director re collection of delinquent MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES D Council Activities January 8, 1980 Page 2 special assessment. Memos from Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition on Rochester Court and Keswick Drive. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to set a public hearing on January 29, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers , amending j Sections 8.10.35.901 and 8.10.35.186 (Sign Ordinance) of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances. Motion carried, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to set a public hearing for January 29, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers , amending Sections 8.10.40.7 and 8.10.40.6A (Tree Regulations) of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City. Motion carried, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to defer a resolution approving the preliminary and final Large Scale Residential Development Plan of the Ecumenical Housing Corporation. Motion carried, 6/0, Perret absent. Mike Cain, 1109 Essex St. read a reply from Mike Powrie, Business Manager for IBEW Local 405, to City Manager Berlin's memo of 12/18/79 regarding electrical work at Proctor & Gamble plant. Council discussed further procedure, and asked the complaintants to formally present their complaint to the Electrical Board. Councilman Perret arrived, 7:45 P.M. Asst. Atty. Linda Cook suggested legal alternatives. Staff was directed to instruct the Board to meet as soon as possible after the complaint'is filed, and report to Council. Other citizens appearing supporting the complaint included: John Peaker, Bennington, Nebraska; David Rieble, Omaha, Nebraska; Doug Walkow, Fairbanks, Alaska, Gen. Forman for Sachs Elec. at P&G project; and Stan Barta, Route 6, Iowa City. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to re -appoint Jeanann Bartels, 536 South Summit, to a five-year term expiring January 1, 1985, on the Board of Adjustment. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to reappoint Richard Yates, 213 Haywood Drive, to a three-year term expiring January 1, 1983, on the Human Rights Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Joseph Penny, 1025 Walnut Street, and Jeffrey Portman, 1202 Marcy, to three-year terms expiring January 1, 1983, on the Human Rights Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Mayor Balmer announced that the Melrose Ct, issue would be brought up at the next meeting. Material will be distributed in the packet. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-8, Bk. 60, p. 8, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO PURCHASE LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT, U. R. Parcel 64. Lynch questioned wording re financing on Page 12 of final draft Prospectus. Berlin stated that the intent was that the City doesn't want to provide financing as a substitute MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES t Council Activities January 8, 1980 Page 3 for a first-class project, and if the City does provide financing it's going to establish certain quality criteria. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, contingent upon clarification of lst sentence, paragraph B2, page 12, of final draft Prospectus, as stated by the City Mgr. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt Res. 80-9, Bk. 60, pp. 9-10, CONVEYING A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST INTERSECTION OF SOUTH GILBERT STREET AND U.S. HIGHWAY 6 to Arie Kroeze. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-10, Bk. 60, pp. 11-15, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT to Parkview Construction in the amount of $17,981,93 for work completed on the 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvements Project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to defer action on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an agreement with Kelly Security Company whereby Kelly Security shall provide security services for the Block 84 parking ramp at Clinton and Burlington Streets. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-11, Bk. 60, p. 16, ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT TRANSIT MANAGER IN THE MASS TRANSIT DIVISION. Resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Vevera. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the ORDINANCE DEDICATING CERTAIN (CEMETERY) CITY PROPERTY FOR PARK PURPOSES, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote for first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn 8:45 P.M. Motion carried. BA,� LMER, MAYOR ABBIE STOL•US, CITY1,'CLERK i ' t 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JANUARY 9, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: January 9, 1980, 7:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. Meeting convened at 7:45 PM when a quorum was present. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Vevera, Roberts, Lynch, 7:45 PM, Neuhauser, 7:50 PM. Absent: Erdahl, Perret. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain dis- cussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel H79-32, Side 2, 510 -End. AIRPORT COMMISSION LEGAL REPRESENTATION City Atty. Hayek present. Airport Mgr. Zehr, Commissioners Embree & Phipps present. Mayor Balmer outli m 510-925 ed the issues as addressed in Hayek's memo distributed in the packet, and agreed with Hayek that the City should deny the request for City legalrepre- sentation in the lawsuit re alleged violations of the Open Meetings Law. It was pointed out that Airport Atty. Tucker could be called asa witness. 111J Vevera, Neuhauser and Lynch favored use of the City's legal' department to represent the Airport Commission in this instance. Roberts stated that the City should not use taxpayers money to defend them. Berlin explained ea totheAirport. SNeuhauserdstatedethat Finathe Councilnce Det.fshouldVdefendeoffic or serices el actions of appointed commissions. Zehr requested Counci of use of the City legal department for routine problemslheonsideration encounters. After further discussion, the consensus of the Council was that the Legal and fFinance wof would uldsbillent ttheACommissionhe irort mfor �the on �servicen thseprovided, ann Metings informaldiscussion would be scheduled regarding Zehr's request. ECUMENICALHOUSING PROJECT Boothroy, Schmeiser, Meisel The question is -should the Tree Ordinance regulations apply to both City 925-1300 athe nd Ecumenical Housing parking lots. Planning & Zoning Comm. says that intent was that iwould The legaldepartmentdidnot reach thatxdecision. City Mgrs BerliinZstated that it was inconsistent to have it apply as the City does not allow.private parking lots in CBD. Sketches, exemptions, options were discussed. Council has set public hearings regarding amendments to the Code for 1/22; Mark' Hamer for EH, & Meisel for Senior Center present for discussion. Consensus was that Council would approve the LSRD, subject to compliance with Tree Ord. regulations. P&Z will make a recommendation on amending the zoning ordinance. (It will take 6 votes to overturn P&Z recommendation, which will be discussed with p&Z.the ) Berlin said that P&Z should be told the Council's Position, which is that Ordinance should be amended as it relates to the CB zone. HUMAN SERVICES RE VESTS Pam Ramser, Human Services Planner er in po me out that the budget for the Council on Aging had not been 1300-1810 presented, as problems have not been resolved, Meisel commented that Rev. Carlson stated that their Board would be relieved to meet with all the funding bodies, Ramser & Meisel to work out alternatives suggested at the joint meeting of funding agencies. Ramser stated that the funding for Friends of Children's Museum had been added in the Parks & Recreation budget. She called attention to corrections on page 2 of summary of Aid To Agencies Funding MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Informal Council Page 2 January 11, 1180 Requests-FY81--Rape Victim Adv. should be $9,515; Iowa City Boy's Baseball should be $3,000; also changing totals. Council discussed funding for Youth Homes; Red Cross; and outlined further procedures to consider requests. Berlin asked for consensus to disperse funds for the Spouse Abuse Program, as they have raised 79% of their operating budget. There were no objections. Budget will be sent to Council for their discussion on the 17th, at which time Council can discuss policy decisions. The public hearing to be held on the 22nd. on use of revenue sharing funds. CEMETERY WALL Showalter present, and some area residents. 1810-1900 After discussion, a majority or Councilmembers present agreed that the dirt should be removed from the wall, so sidewalk can be used. Showalter advised that the holes cannot be fixed as the consultant recommends. BUS ROUTE CHANGES Plastino & Mose present 1900-2360 Plastino called attention to his memo of 12/7 from the City Manager re memo prepared by Plastino & More re transit system, and Plastino memo of l/l/80, the final staff recommendations on the bus routes after receipt of information from the general public, Univ. Heights councilmember, and transit employees. He recommended three changes from the 1st set of recommendations (12/7); 1) K-Mart/Sycamore Route will be run on Bypass 6., 2) University Heights route will stay on Sunset, 3) Denbigh Drive route will not make special trips to West High School, unless after installation ofdesignated bus stops,.the time can be squeezed in. Several area residents were present for discussion. Plastino agreed that service to West High would not be dropped. There were no objections to the staff' getting the schedules and route changes ready for publ.ication'., Mose explained placement of•bus shelters in the Hoover School area. Funding for.the Autumn Park bus shelter was explained. JOHNSON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMM. 2360 -End Neu auser called attention to action taken by JCRPC in voting to terminate .. the contract with the East Central Area Crime Commission. The ECACC Director has notified all agencies,that funds will be cut off as of 1/1/80, so the + JCRPC will not pay for the final six months of the contract (to 7/80). i I BUDGET Berlin advised that Council will have a budget session on 1/17/79, others to be scheduled later. Rollback figure was clarified. 3 EXECUTIVE SESSION Berlin state that the executive session scheduled would not be needed, but would be rescheduled for.after next Tuesday's regular meeting. 3 Meeting adjourned, 10:10 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES t - - - - CO"PLETE 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 iI Councilreg. mtg., 1/22/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic cBalmer presiding. CouncilmeBalmer, Lynch, NeuhPrRoberts Vevera. Absent: none. present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Meisel, Hencin, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-30, Side 2, 481-1054. I 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, 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. 'i Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/8/80, subject to correction by the City Clerk. Minutes of and 12/13/79; RiverfrontdsC mm.-1/9/80;�oLibraryuBd.g of peals Trustees - 12/20/79; City Conference Bd.-1/14/80; Senior Center Comm. - 12/5/79. Permit Resolutions- RES. 80-18 Bk. 60 CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LORNA SMITH dba SMITH & COMPANYR01210 Highland Ct. RES. 80-19, Bk. 60, P. 26, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR CLYDE SEATON dba SEATONIS CASH & CARRY MARKET, 1331 Muscatine Avenue. RES. 80-20, Bk. 601 P. 27, APPROVING CLASS C BEER FORKRAUSE TG NOT EE OIL 80-21, CORPORATION dba IOWASCITY YSAVLMORSAESPKERMIT ERR- MCGEE STATIONSTORE, #104, 1104 S. Gilbert Street. RES. 80-22, Bk. 60, p. 29, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMITS. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Cr :il Activities Ja,,,,ary 22, 1980 Page 2 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 Darking 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. 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, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. On a proposed resolution declaring that public convenience 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 held at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. A public hearing was set 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. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. 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 Streets which may be hazardous to pedestrians; the moving of a light pole, by Iowa -Illinois Gas and 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. Ralph Oxford, 1134 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 the number of cabs that could be licensed. Wayne Draper, vice-president of Better Cab Company, appeared re the 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 DORM MIC R+LA8 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Cc__1 1 Activities Jaiwary 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 break -downs. Insurance policies can be rotated for the 4 cabs but each cab must be individually licensed. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to appoint Antonia W. Hamilton, 615 Templin Rd., to the Resources Conservation Commission for a three-year term expiring January 1, 1983. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. i 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. B-76-19-0001. Erdahl called attention to the fact that the Planning staff has hired a 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Ce'--.il Activities Jalwary 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 H13 was deferred earlier. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that ORD. 80-2983, Bk. 17, pp. 1-2, DEDICATING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY (CEMETERY) FOR PARK PURPOSES, be passed and adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn, 8:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. 0}N R. ALMER, MAYOR MARIAN KARR, DEPUTY CITY CLERK ti MICROFILMED j JORM MICRLABCEDAR RAPIDS DE01NES �� .� City of Iowa Ci{ MEMORANDUM DATE: January 22, 1980 TO: Lorraine Saeger //�� FROM: Captain Donald H. Strand eet' P/rne. RE: Council Attention - Poor Lighting Locations Listed below are locations where adequate lighting is lacking. Within boundaries of: North -Iowa Avenue East -Dubuque Street West- Dodge Street South- Brown Street Particular emphasis on assault areas are: 10 block of North Johnson 300 block of E. Fairchild Near the intersections of Gilbert and Church Streets DHS/mkc MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I . N l i I I � I ; D I ` j j I l D i j 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, Stolfus, Vitosh, Helling, Kraft, Meisel, Showalter, Jones, 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, construction will 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 alternatives 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, 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 put 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 looney. BUDGET 1725 -End Ber in 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, 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 moveins. 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 DORM MICR+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES pU.t-3 Informal Council Page 2 January 17, 1980 Increase in refuse collection fee was discussed, along with raise in transit fares, and levy of transit tax. (page 3). Formula for state transit assistance explained. Police Dept. suggestions on page 4 were discussed, and Council agreed to not charge for unlocking cars (3690 for 1979), but agreed to increase charge for insurance reports, charge for false alarms, charge for removal of cars from private property, receive subpoena & court appearance fees, go to computerized dog licensing, and increase in impound fees & accepance fees at animal shelter. Ordinance change needed for removal of cars/private property. Collection of white goods items by refuse dept. was discussed. There were no Side 2 problems in raising the Design Review fees (page 3). Council discussed the 1-1460 formula used for charging for services, and possibility of Library services for University Heights and cable TV issue. All agreed that Iowa City should not subsidize areas outside the City. Vevera opposed dealing with University Hts. Other options for revenue were suggested, in expanded service areas. (paintings, movies). It will be up to the Library Board to make decisions on revenue sources. Parks & Rec. (page 6) One question was how does the City justify having a Parks & Rec. Director and a separate Park Director and Recreation Director. Berlin will discuss with Showalter & report back. Increases in swimming fees were discussed. The turnstile at the Rec. Center accepts quarters, so increases are on 25t increments. Showalter suggested eliminating 'dime' days, but having one free day instead in the Sumner. It was suggested that the staff and commission review increases in swimming fees and park shelter fees. Finance -Council agreed to try once, a grace day when parking tickets could be paid at 1/2 of fee. There is a possible $100,000 in unpaid tickets. There 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 programs. This will take a couple years to set up, but in the long run it would benefit. Engineering present policy was explained by Dietz. Once the percentage was approved by the Fed. govt., it could be used in all Fed. projects. There were no objections to raising fees for zoning applications, subdivision fees and Board of Adjustment fees, increase of 30%. No one favored raising housing and inspection fees, as they were raised last year. A majority did not favor establishing a CBD Maintenance District. Some would, when the downtown is completed. Council directed the City Manager to provide revenue figures if transit fare is increased this fiscal year. EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera to adjourn to executive session, 9:40 P.M. for discussion of collective bargaining. See Sec. 20.17.3 of Iowa Code. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl P, Perret absent. Staff members present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Vitosh, Brown. Tape-recorded on Reel M17, Side 1, 1042-1352. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser to adjourn, 10:05 PM. Motion carried unanimously. i MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES is INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JANUARY 21, 1980 INFOR14AL 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 Ph1). 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 Amendment to Tree Ordinance-ECumenica 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 the 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. i COUNCIL AGENDA, COUNCIL BUSINESS 490-700 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 I. 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 I MICROFILMED 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 attenpt 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 upl e�sgow 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 33', 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 incurredshould be discussed with i 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 Ber in called attention to 12/21/79 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�LA9 CEDAR RAPIOS •DES MOINES Informal Council Page 3 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 'copulation 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 he 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 2700 -End Ctt— y 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-T50 with DOT figures. Access control is approximately 600' from freeway. i Council consensus was to still request 3l' -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 app tcattons would be discussed at tomorrow's formal meeting. INFORMAL SESSION MEETING TIME Council discussed if Monday afternoon was the best time for the informal meeting. Monday is the day most likely to be in court. Neuhauser has already switched classes 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. - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES