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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-01-15 Council minutesINFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION DECEMBER 20, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December 20, 1979, 7:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevera, Roberts, Balmer, Perret, Lynch. Neuhauser, Erdahl (8:00 PM) Absent: STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, Vitosh, Jones, Dietz, Kraft, Miller, Keating, Showalter, Hayek. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 79-31, Side 1, 1150 -End, and Reel 79-32, Side 11 1-985. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT P_ ROJECTS PRESENTATION BY DEPARTMENT HEADS City Manager Berlin advised that there would be slides and comment for each 1150 -End project in addition to what what stated in the memo. Council needs to put the projects in three categories; 1) need, 2)in-between,and.3) no way. Any concerns regarding the prcjects should be mentioned, but Council was not to get bogged down in detail.at this time. The extent of commitment by the Manager or Staff has not been listed. PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS Plastino, Dietz present. CRalston Creek Cannel Improvements, all funding from property tax. North Branch oncernowastexpressedwoverill nfundinguforetsnby bondingds to � Improvement7ZSo thdBranch Detention Dam -Scott Blvd. will go over the top of the dam. Plastino'noied that alternative program and costs would be presented for the Equipment Service Building Improvement Project, as they will use the Iow-a a Teass ass a guilaing�r°m tale i �er�'Street Project. Councilman'Erdahl present, 8:00 P.M. i Transit Service Increase/Facilities and Coaches -Timing for Federal funding - wI s a us was Iscusse off to explore scheduling meeting to' discuss consolidation with Coralville and University bus systems. Consensus was to not fund in FY81. Bus Sto Shelters Cam Cardinal Road Brid a -Cost figures for a road South wi e o to Med by Staff. Counci isc1, ed assess- ment and de -annexation. Iowa Ave. Brid a/Burlin ton St.Brid f and inflation of costs were note . Not -e-Deterioration muc Ot { Benton/Riverside Intersection -50/50 funding with State, when theStatedoe SwFrns Highway l project. Me rose Ave. Corridor -Berlin stated that he had written to Univ. Pres. Boyd regar Ing t new aw School proposed for adjacent, to Melrose Ave. Dietz advised that Engineering Dept. has several projects scheduled for this year. Cit Share Extra Width Paving- Council can -set' Width at 28' and not al low par Ing on t e street. 'Consensus was to not fund. A'memo to be sent to Planning and Zoning Comm., and need to change ordinance discussed. Dietz will send a memo clarifying procedure. Berlin stated that because of the length of discussions, all public works projects would be discussed, and the other department heads could leave, their presentations to be made on the 26th. Scott_ Bou_ levard-This project is ready for bid, the section from Highway 6 to Muscatine. State officials advise that Scott will never connect to I-80. Alternative ways of funding the paving and acquisition of property were discussed. Berlin will contact BDI & Chamber Of Commerce to see if they can assist in acquisition of one parcel. There will be no grade -separated railroad crossing. MICROFILMED OY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council December 20, 1979 FREEWAY 518 _Hayek, Kraft, Dietz, Plastino, Schmeiser present. Berlin c111P.11 attention to the letter from the Dept. ofTransportation, and quP;l.ions that had erisen from their discussion wiUI DOT. The City he, givationed if the access road from Melrose interchange, would it have to be a thru road, and would it be gravel? DOT is still exploring alternatives. Screening and sound barrier for Ty'n Cae was requested. Noise level would be equivalent to 70 decibels. The State would pave two lanes of reconstructed Mormon Trek relocated, between where our paving stops tonPuthinecurrbm&nTrek gutter. Staffdcoeut on uroulldslike to pushwthis�isbut sue. Theot State will also put Rohret Road back in the same condition that it is now. The extension of the median on Melrose Ave. will be grassed, but no trees planted. The State will maintain local traffic during construction of Rohret Road. The City will provide right-of-way to the State at no cost if it is existing street, but not if it is park land. The State would have the responsibility for providing storm sewer on improved section of Mormon Trek, but City would then have maintenance responsibility. Storm have been eplanned eonnFreeway t on dateinterchanges, Stateu umight consider loeland was discssed. No eatights Off Freeway onto Melrose Ave, area. After discussion, Council consensus was to have 2 lanes of relocated Mormon ,Trek paved, with curb, and gutter. Also everyone agreed that there should be on/off ramp lights, and down the ramps. Staff will investigate cost of abridge over the freeway for relocated Mormon Trek. If the City can determine where they want the sewer lines under the highway, the State will install them. The staff stated that the Council was interested in reaching a settlement if part of the settlement included DOT's commitment to reconstruction of Highway 1 and the intersection of Benton/Riverside. DOT will control access at Melrose within 300' of the intersection, and possibly within 600' of Highway I. They will not spend highway road money to buy any more land. Staff thinks that the potential for commercial development is greater at Highway 1 than at Melrose, and recommends extend- ing the City limits a little beyond the Highway l interchange. It would be an involuntary annexation. Lynch owns land out there, but signed to agree to annex three years ago. Planning Dept. is doing an annexation study. Concerns were expressed regarding annexation. Concerning the sanitary sewer for the County Home, estimated cost would be built, 0the C tyebould haveuild thelto�leton is aroxmately $o,o. IfadjacentiProperty9ownerOs hooktohe ntoeitr is The area would develop and the City would have to provide other services.. A water line installation would be $100,000. There is enough land east of the freeway to build on for the next 75 years at the present rate, of growth. Historicallies have lomentrovin Of dis�es. cussed de -annexation of areas outside the blue line on the Comprehensive Plan. The majority of the Council did not want to extend sewer to the County Home. City Atty. Hayek and City Mgr. Berlin will convey the above information to DOT. Council agreed to not ask for sewer conduit under the Freeway. The State will start acquisition of land during 1980. Meeting adjourned, 11:00 P,M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Tape 79-32 Side 1, 1-98b Page 2 Informal Council December 20, 1979 79-32 FREEWAY 518 Hayek, Kraft, Dietz, Plastino, Schmeiser present. Tape 1, i ___ side 1, Berlin called attention to the letter from the Dept. of Transportation, I-r)8b and qui-,l.ions that had arisen from their discussion with DOT. Tho City ha, qur!,tioned if the access road from Melrose interchange, would it have to be a thru road, and would it be gravel? DOT is still exploring alternatives. Screening and sound barrier for Ty'n Cae was requested. Noise level would be equivalent to 70 decibels. The State would pave two lanes of reconstructed Mormon Trek relocated, between where our paving stops and where Mormon Trek relocated comes out on Highway 1, but does not want to put in curb & gutter. Staff would like to push this issue. The State will also put Rohret Road back in the same condition that it is now. The extension of the median on Melrose Ave. will be grassed, but no trees planted. The State will maintain local traffic during construction of Rohret Road. The City will provide right-of-way to the State at no cost if it is existing street, but not if it is park land. The State would have the responsibility for providing storm sewer on improved section of Mormon Trek, but City would then have maintenance responsibility. Storm water management on undeveloped land was discussed. No streetlights have been planned on Freeway at interchanges, State might consider at off Freeway onto Melrose Ave. area. After discussion, Council consensus was to have 2 lanes of relocated Mormon Trek paved, with curb and gutter. Also everyone agreed that there should be on/off ramp lights, and down the ramps. Staff will investigate cost of a bridge over the freeway for relocated Mormon Trek. If the City can determine where they want the sewer lines under the highway, the State will install them. The staff stated that the Council was interested in reaching a settlement if part of the settlement included DOT's commitment to reconstruction of Highway 1 and the intersection of Benton/Riverside.. DOT will control access at Melrose within 300' of the intersection, and possibly within 600' of Highway 1. They will.not spend highway road money to buy any more land. Staff thinks that the potential for commercial development is greater at Highway l than at Melrose, and recommends extend- ing the City limits a little beyond the Highway l interchange. It would be an involuntary annexation. Lynch owns land out there, but signed to agree to annex three years ago. Planning Dept. is doing an annexation study. Concerns were expressed regarding annexation. Concerning the sanitary sewer for the County Home, estimated cast would be $109,000. To rebuild the lagoon is approximately $90,000. If the sewer is built, the City would have to let adjacent property owners hook onto it. The area would develop and the City would have to provide other services. A water line installation would be $100,000. There is enough land east of the freeway to build on for the next 75 years at the present rate of growth. Historically cities have development control only by provision of utilities. Roberts favored installation of sewer line for County Home. Council dis- cussed de -annexation of areas outside the blue line on the Comprehensive Plan. The majority of the Council did not want to extend sewer to the County Home. City Atty. Hayek and City Mgr. Berlin will convey the above information to DOT. Council agreed to not ask for sewer conduit under the Freeway. The State will start acquisition of land during 1980. Meeting adjourned, 11:00 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE December 22, 1979 City Council Legislative Committee Meeting with Area Legislators, Highlander Inn, Saturday, December 22, 1979, 8:00 A.M. Members Present: Councilmember Perret i Members Absent: Councilmembers Balmer and Neuhauser i Staff Present: Neal Berlin, Dale Helling Others Present: Sen. Small, Rep. Hibbs, Rep. Lloyd -Jones, Cathy Carlyle (KXIC) i No majority of committee present. There was general discussion of some agenda items among Perret, staff, and legislators present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA13 CEDAR RAPI05 • DES MOINES I i i i I I i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA13 CEDAR RAPI05 • DES MOINES I INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION DECEMBER 26, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December 26, 1979, 7:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Helling, Karr. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel N79-32, Side 1, 982 -End, and Side 2, 1-510. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Vitosh, Jones present for all CIP discussions. FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief Keating presented slides of Fire Department training sessions and urged Council to construct a training tower at a central location for such sessions. Keating said the price of $300,000 would vary depending on the options included in the tower. He also pointed out that the tower would be utilized year round if constructed close to the main station. Discussion centered on the necessity of such a tower and the price. Council felt more information was needed before a decision could be made. AMINAL SHELTER City Manager Berlin showed slides of larger shelters around the country. He pointed out that the existing shelter does not have enough room, is difficult to clean, and has poor lighting. Consensus was that an addition to the i shelter would be more feasible than building a new building. FIRING RANGE City f Manager Berlin pointed out that the police department currently. as nopTace to practice. A joint venture (City, County, and Coralville) has been discussed in the past, along with the possibility of someone donating the land for the range. Mayor i Vevera offered, free labor for constructing a block storage shed. Majority of the Council wanted the joint venture explored. LOWER RALSTON CREEK Kraft presented slides of problem areas and the housing f structures that will be acquired for the Small Cities Project. Over,$l,million is left for the project from existing funds. Neuhauser questioned whether some structures will be moved to other locations or whether all will be torn down. Kraft said that each site will be evaluated and the decision will be up to the owner. Consensus was to proceed. RIVER CORRIDOR BUFFER Kraft said total price would be $255,000 and would provide a trail along the r— a for jogging and biking, as well as a buffer for existing debris. Funding is questionable from the standpoint of federal money available. Concern was expressed on how much City money would have to be provided to get matching federal money. BIKEWAYS ALONG ROCKY SHORE AND CITY PARK - Kraft said the project would cost between 1 ,000an�0��with t e cost for the.first year estimated at $105,000. Money would be requested from the federal highway monies, Project Green, and Block Grant monies. Questions arose regarding the need for an 8 ft. sidewalk vs. a 6 ft. Kraft said that the state would probably dictate the width of 8 ft. Consensus was to proceed if federal monies were available. PARKS AND RECREATION Showalter proposed five new park sites: 1) Near Willow Park. A park near the existing park would allow for Willow Park to return to a nature park. The new park would have large areas for recreational sports, i.e. soccer, baseball, etc. 2) Behind Cycle Shop off Benton Street. No park exists for residents living in the area, especially the apartments. Consensus was that this park should have a higher priority than the one near Willow Park. 3) Near Village Green and Sunrise Mobile Home Park. The proposed area is a storm water detention area. Consensus was 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Informal-Iscussion December 26, 1979 Page 2 that this site should be explored. 4) Behind the new Hy -Vee store off Prairie du Chien Rd. This park would be small neighborhood park just off Caroline Ct. 5) Near the Foster Road extension was discussed for FY85. Showalter also discussed an addition to the Rec Center. Four additional handball courts could be added at a cost Of $150,000, utilizing the same shower and locker rooms, as well as heating units, of the existing facility. Consensus was that such an addition could not be discussed until the land could be acquired from Rock Island Railroad. Showalter also pointed out several problems the 31 -year-old swimming pool in City Park was experiencing. A joint indoor pool was discussed with the City paying -4 and operating it in the summer months, and the School District picking up the rest. A referendum is needed for such a proposal. Mandatory park land dedication discussed. PUBLIC WORKS - continued from previous meeting. Plastino, Dietz present. LINN STREET - Plastino said an asphalt overlay and some curb work would be done in 1982. ALLEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - Plastino said that six blocks were included in the Central Bus— in" esn District Project. Two blocks would be done each year at a cost of $20,000 per block. STREET SIGNS - Plastino said a request has been received for a light at the intersec n of Iowa Avenue and Gilbert Street. Balmer expressed concern nstalled on the Perret said that gminimally al stop sign should be installed. sPla tinoectionsocit d either request for a light at Dubuque and Church Streets. Consensus was that the light was badly needed. Plastino said the concern was expressed re the railroad crossing on Gilbert Street. For the railroad to install the flasing lights the cost would be $40,000, with the City paying 10%. WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT - Dietz said the cost has gone up from $36 millino to $5 mi 13on, but the City portion hasn't increased. The project cost had expanded but the federal government would pay all but the City portion of $12 milloin'Plastino pointed out that the old system did not meet EPA standards and had to be replaced. MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS - Plastino mentioned several projects for future -- Administrative trativet off cetank space n(BerlinRochester saidAvenue, several water alternatilves ent wren being explored), - Civic Center Air -Conditioning and Heating System (Consultant put the cost at $195,000 dependent on several components), and Civic Center Roof Repair (estimated at $50,000). Use of the old Pollution Control site by University was discussed. FEXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining under Sec. 9.3, 10:05 P.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Karr. Council discussed the AFSCME, Police, and Fire collective bargaining. Tape-recorded on Reel #16, Side 1, #127-505. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser,, to adjourn Executive Session, 10:35 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. REGULAR SESSION Meeting returned to regular session for purposes of discussing problems with Council on Aging budget. Councilmember Lynch expressed concern re City budgets and staff cutbacks. Meeting adjourned 10:50 P.M. 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES D EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION: January 3, 1980, Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Perret, Roberts, Vevera, Lynch (7:40 PM). Absent: Neuhauser, Erdahl. f STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, Scholten, Hayek, Vitosh. Steven Rynecki. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel N16, Side 1, 505-2091. E Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera to adjourn to executive session for discussion Of collective bargaining, under Sec. 9.3 of Open Meetings Law. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser absent. Councilman Lynch arrived, 7:40 PM, Public notice given on official bulletin board and to news media. Council discussed negotiations re Police contract with consultant Steve Rynecki. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera to adjourn, 9:25 PM. Motion carried unanimously. i i i MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 1/2/80 The cost of publishing the 'following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is Iowa City City Council, organizational mtg., 1/2/80, at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. City Clerk Stolfus gave the oath of office to Councilman Perret and Councilwoman Neuhauser at 11:50 A.M., and to Councilman Lynch at 11:55 A.M. At 12 noon, moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint City Clerk Abbie Stolfus as Temporar6/0, Erdahlh absent. Motioncarried Chairman iStolfus presiding. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to use r the following procedures for election of officers: Nominations to be made from the floor; election of mayor and mayortem made voice vot instead of ballot pro Notion ecarried b unanimous lye 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Clerk announced that nominations were in ordeof IowaCity. rfor t Councilman Vevera he office of the nominated Councior of the lman i Balmer. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, that k nominations close. Motion carried unanimously, p 6/0, Erdahl absent. John R. Balmer was elected by f unanimous vote, 6/0; as mayor for 2-year term; January 1, 1980 - 1982. Mayor Balmer now presiding. Mayor Balmer asked for nominations for the office of Mayor Pro tem. Councilwoman Neuhauser nominated Councilman Perret. Vevera nominated Councilman Roberts. The uvoteman for Perret was 2/4, Perret and Neuhauser voting "aye". The vote for Roberts was 4/2, Perret, Neuhauser voting 'Ino." Mayor Balmer announced taht Councilman Roberts would be the Mayor Pro tem. City Clerk Stolfus gave the oath of office to Mayor Balmer and Mayor Pro tem Roberts. Mayor Balmer thanked Mayor Vevera for his two years as mayor and presented him with his name Plate, and announced that further recognition will be forthcoming. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhuaser, to re- appoint John Hayek for a two-year term as City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR( LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES official Actions Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to January 2, 1980 reappoint Abbie Stolfus for a two-year term as Page 2 City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Mayor Balmer reminded the Council of a special executive session, as posted, scheduled for tomorrow evening, 1/3/80, at 7:30 P.M., to discuss collective bargining. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to i adjourn 12:15 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/JOHN R.,BALMER, MAYOR s/AB IE STOLFU11J, CITY CLERK Submitted on 1/9/80 f MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES d -7k COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 2, 1980 11:50 A.M. Iowa City City Council, organizational mtg., 1/2/80, at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Minutes of this meeting are recorded on Tape M79-30, Side 1, 1645-1794. City Clerk Stolfus gave the oath of office to Councilman Perret and Councilwoman Neuhauser at 11:50 A.M., and to Councilman Lynch at 11:55 A.M. At 12 noon, moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint City Clerk Abbie Stolfus as Temporary Chairman. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Temporary Chairman Stolfus presiding. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to use the following procedures for election of officers: Nominations to be made from the floor; election of mayor and mayor pro tem be made by voice vote instead of ballot. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Clerk announced that nominations were in order for the office of the Mayor of the City of Iowa City. Councilman Vevera nominated Councilman Balmer. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, that nominations close. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. John R. Balmer was elected by unanimous vote, 6/0, as mayor for 2 -year term; January 1, 1980 - 1982. Mayor Balmer now presiding. Mayor Balmer asked for nominations for the office of Mayor Pro tem. Councilwoman Neuhauser nominated Councilman Perret. Councilman Vevera nominated Councilman Roberts. The vote for Perret was 2/4, Perret and Neuhauser voting "aye". The vote for Roberts was 4/2, Perret, Neuhauser voting "no." Mayor Balmer announced taht Councilman Roberts would be the Mayor Pro tem. City Clerk Stolfus gave the oath of office to Mayor Balmer and Mayor Pro tem Roberts. Mayor Balmer thanked Mayor Vevera for his two years as mayor and presented him with his name plate, and announced that further recognition will be forthcoming. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhuaser, to re -appoint John Hayek for a two-year term as City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to reappoint Abbie Stolfus for a two-year term as City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES } i -7k COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 2, 1980 11:50 A.M. Iowa City City Council, organizational mtg., 1/2/80, at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Minutes of this meeting are recorded on Tape M79-30, Side 1, 1645-1794. City Clerk Stolfus gave the oath of office to Councilman Perret and Councilwoman Neuhauser at 11:50 A.M., and to Councilman Lynch at 11:55 A.M. At 12 noon, moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint City Clerk Abbie Stolfus as Temporary Chairman. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Temporary Chairman Stolfus presiding. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to use the following procedures for election of officers: Nominations to be made from the floor; election of mayor and mayor pro tem be made by voice vote instead of ballot. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Clerk announced that nominations were in order for the office of the Mayor of the City of Iowa City. Councilman Vevera nominated Councilman Balmer. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, that nominations close. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. John R. Balmer was elected by unanimous vote, 6/0, as mayor for 2 -year term; January 1, 1980 - 1982. Mayor Balmer now presiding. Mayor Balmer asked for nominations for the office of Mayor Pro tem. Councilwoman Neuhauser nominated Councilman Perret. Councilman Vevera nominated Councilman Roberts. The vote for Perret was 2/4, Perret and Neuhauser voting "aye". The vote for Roberts was 4/2, Perret, Neuhauser voting "no." Mayor Balmer announced taht Councilman Roberts would be the Mayor Pro tem. City Clerk Stolfus gave the oath of office to Mayor Balmer and Mayor Pro tem Roberts. Mayor Balmer thanked Mayor Vevera for his two years as mayor and presented him with his name plate, and announced that further recognition will be forthcoming. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhuaser, to re -appoint John Hayek for a two-year term as City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to reappoint Abbie Stolfus for a two-year term as City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i CN1nI Activities Jury 2, 1980 Page 2 Mayor Balmer reminded the Council of a special executive session, as Posted, scheduled for tomorrow evening, 1/3/80, at 7:30 P.M., to discuss collective bargining. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn 12:15 P. M. Motion carried unanimously, G/0, Erd 1 bsen . JOH R. BALMER, M OR c ABBI STOL U IT (CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA8 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I I COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES January 15, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 1/15/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl, Perret. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Hayek, Helling, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes Tape- recorded on Tape 79-30, Side 2, #147-481. Mayor Balmer requested discussion of the motion re reopening of Melrose Court, 2e(1) of the Consent Calendar by citizens present at this time. Debra Wolraich, 410 Melrose Court, appeared re wording of motion and problems re traffic. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to correct the motion to read "....refer to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a recommendation on the opening of or remaining closed of the eastern terminus of Melrose Court....". Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to refer the amended motion to Planning and Zoning Comm. Motion carried, 4/1, Neuahuser voting "no", Erdahl and Perret absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Lynch, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as amended: Approval of Official Actions, organizational mtg., 1/2/80, subject to correction by the City Clerk. Correction of Council Official Actions, 12/4/79, by deleting the word "unanimously", page 2, paragraph 4, line 16, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecommunications Comm. - 12/18/79; Planning and Zoninq Comm. - 12/20/79 & 1/3/80; Committee on Community Needs - 1/2/80; Riverfront Comm. - 12/12/79. Permit Resolutions: RES. 80-12, Bk. 60, p. 17, APPROVING CLASS "B" BEER PERMIT FOR BUSHNELL'S TURTLE INC. dba BUSHNELL'S TURTLE, 127 COLLEGE STREET. Motions: To refer to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a recommendation on the opening of or remaining closed of the eastern terminus of Melrose Court to motor vehicular traffic from Myrtle Avenue by removing the traffic island directly west of Greenwood Drive on Myrtle Avenue; to approve disbursements in the amount of $2,736,057.14 for the period of November 1 through 30, 1979, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Resolutions: RES. 80-13, Bk. 60, P. 18, ACCEPTING THE GOVERNOR STREET BRIDGE PROJECT. RES. 80-14, Bk. 60, p. 19, ACCEPTING CONCRETE PAVING AND RELATED STORM SEWER PIPE CULVERTS ON NORTH DUBUQUE ROAD, approximately 2,400 feet as constructed by Metro Pavers, Inc. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES N i Cov' `l Activities Jar.. y 15, 1980 Page 2 Correspondence: Harold Burck, Sr. re bus service, referred to the City Manager for reply. Rod and Judy Slack re Melrose Court street closure, referred to the City Manager for reply. Robert Long re Freeway 518, referred to the City Manager for reply. Petition from five Iowa City residents re proposed construction of new law school, referred to the City Manager for reply. Charles Mullen, counsel for E.B. and A.C. Whiting Co., re issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds. Memo from City Clerk re City Council Rules Committee appointment. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Larry Lynch to the vacancy on the City Council Rules Committee. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-15, Bk. 60, pp. 20-22, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE ECUMENICAL HOUSING CORPORATION, (subject to compliance with Tree Regulations). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Perret absent. Richard Blum, 204 Rochester Ct., appeared as a private citizen approving Council's decision to defend the Airport Commissioners re open meetings lawsuit, with City Legal Dept., but disagreeing with Council's decision to have the Airport Commission pay for their legal defense out of Commission funds, instead of from general funds. Balmer stated that the Airport Commission had requested additional funds for this year and that this request would include payment for the defense. Recommendation of the Riverfront Commission to proceed with an application for Federal Bikeway funds for Rocky Shore Drive, and that if such funds are not available, a hard surface trail be constructed with remaining CDBG funds, noted. Council had previously agreed to submission of the application. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that a recommendation of the Committee on Community Needs that their by-laws be amended, be referred to Rules Committee. Motion carried, 5/0. Board & Commission Vacancies: Broadband Telecommunications Commission - one vacancy for a three-year term expiring March 13, 1983. Airport Commission - one vacancy for a six-year term expiring March 1, 1986. These appointments will be made at the February 19, 1980, City Council meeting. Vevera complimented the City Manager and City staff for their quick response to removing the dirt on the cemetery wall. Neuhauser suggested that the tour re Northside lighting be taken before the budget is determined for upcoming year. Lynch asked that the Police Chief be involved from a safety point of view. Staff will schedule. Mayor Balmer announced the re -appointment of Councilmember Vevera to the Civil Defense MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES .-� Cot,' -i1 Activities Jar, .ry 15, 1980 Page 3 Comm. where he has served notably for the past 4 years. There were no objections. Balmer asked that the resolution re prohibition of travel to non -ERA states be reconsidered. Mayor Balmer presented former Mayor as Robert Vevera with an oversized gavel symbolizing Veverawspnkerloudmand Mayor, not quite the Teddy Roosevelt theory, as carried a big stick. Vevera thanked Council and staff for their help in { making the past two years very easy. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute an application for overhead construction in highway right-of-way by Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric at Lakeside Drive. I Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neushuser, to adopt RES. 80-16, Bk. 60, p. 23, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE IDOT RIGHT-OF-WAY ASSURANCE STATEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Perret absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-17, Bk. 60, p. 24, 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 PARKING RAMP AT CLINTON AND BURLINGTON STREETS. Vevera stated his intention to vote 'no' because of budget concerns. Councilmembers stated that the contract was for six months, and that it would be looked at closely at the end of that time. Resolution adoted, 4/1 with the Balmfollowing er, Lynch, Ne hauser. Nays: Vs�v Vevera. Erdahl and dPer e t erts, Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that AN ORDINANCE DEDICATING i CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY FOR PARK PURPOSES, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion for second consideration carried, 5/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 5/0, erdahi and Perret absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, that the Council adjourn to executive session, 8:10 P.M. , for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Perret Vevera i absent. Councilmembers Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser,Schltens Stolfus, present. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, o Karr. Council discussed the Police, Fire and AFSCME collective bargaining. Tape-recorded on Reel #16, Side 1, #2660 -End and Reel #17, Side 1, #1-1042. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn 9:50 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. J NN R. BALMER, MAYOR i ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY GLERK I MICRO"'MED DY JORM MICR �LA 19 j� CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES s d6 % a - INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JANUARY 14, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: January 14, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Vevera, Roberts, Neuhauser, Lynch (1:40 Ph1) Absent: Perret, Erdahl, STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel k80-1, Side 1, 1-1020 APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING, COMMISSION Boothroy present. 1-50 LSRD-Ecumenica Housing Project Most of the deficiencies and discrepancies have been taken care of, or will be, by Tues. night. Resolution reflects contingency re Tree Ord. COUNCIL AGENDA -COUNCIL BUSINESS 50-360 I. Application by Iowa -Illinois for construction in r -o -w at Lakeside Dr. discussed. City Mgr. Berlin thought that the emphasis on underground installation should be in the Central Business Dist. A majority agreed. 2. Balmer reported on discussion with Legislator BobHibbs, who advised that the Legislature will be looking at the problem of loss of City revenue because of the commercial assessment change. 3. Neuhauser stated that she had been asked to fill an unexpired term on the Iowa League of Municipalities Executive Board, and advised Councilmembers that she would fill the vacancy unless there were objections from Councilmembers. Duties were discussed. Lynch was informed of the Council policy regarding conference attendance by Councilmembers, which is to request permission from Council to get a majority approval. There were no objections to Neuhauser's filling the vacancy. 4. All Councilmembers agreed that Lynch should be appointed to the Council Rules Committee. Stolfus pointed out that there are by-laws to review. 5. Roberts pointed out his concern regarding security for the parking ramp. Berlin advised that staff did not want to open the ramp without adequate security,so the firm was hired before authorization by Council, which he stated was an administrative matter, but Legal wanted a contract with the firm. Councilmembers agreed to try the arrangement for another month. Funding from parking revenue and other uses for funding were discussed. 6. Berlin reported on a conversation with Bob Goodwin, IDOT, regarding Freeway 518. DOT will work out the situation on the lagoon with the Johnson Co. supervisors. DOT will install limited lighting on the ramps, but the City would assume the operating costs (sodium vapor lamps). Altho the City asked for curb and gutter on paving of Mormon Trek relocated (from the City limits to Highway 1), IDOT will only pave two lanes, and install a wide shoulder, or install curb & gutter if the City funds it. As issues are related to the litigation, further discussion should be in executive session. EXECUTIVE SESSION -2:15 P.M. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser to adjourn to executive session for discussion of litigation -Eaton lawsuit, under Sec. 28A.6.1c of the Code, to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation, where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl & Perret absent. Atty. Ryan present for dis- MICROFILIIED BY JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i r Page 2 Informal Council cussion. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera to adjourn to informalany 14, 1980 6idei1,I 2091 -End. Staffinembers. Motion ried presentnlmBerlin, Tape rStolfucorded,on Tape 016, MCCTTur "I,-- _._ g, Ryan. BLIC Chairman DickVPlanningl&uZoning-Comm.PUChalrpersonGDiane Klaus, Housing Commission, Lyle Se del, Mike Kucharzak & DougBoothro ITE 360-1001 recalled that Council had asked P&Z for guideines or criiteriatusedeforn P&Z discussion of public housing sites. Blum noted that the public housing on University Baptist Church area site was treated the same as any request for rezoning, and they did not address the pros and cons of public housing. Drainage problems were outlined, as viewed by the Commission and as by the Staff. The Commission wanted assurance that the area would develop according to the storm water management plan, the City could not give it as it does not have control over the whole parcel. Blum advised that the Commission looks at a request in light of the lowest and worst use, a traditional consideration. Berlin suggested that the Planning staff, the x Legal staff sit down with Planning and Zoning and discuss issues raised, such as the question as to whether the Commission can take into consideration when it examines any given specific parcel, the various complexities of making that parcel fit into a certain zone that are in other ordinances, as it is P&Z's practice to do that; or the Comprehensive Plan issue. Klaus suggested that P&Z & Housing get together to see if problems can be solved before developer's packets go out. Blum agreed. A new submission was discussed. BUDGET DISCUSSION FOR THURSDAY NIGHT ler in suggested discussion of the major issues first. Neuhauser noted 1001-1020 concern over the way the budget is being presented. Berlin stated that the situation was different this year, and there is greater flexibility this way. Meeting adjourned, 3:45 P.M., Councilmembers to return for City Conference Board meeting at 4:30 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES