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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-01-08 Council minutesINFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION DECEMBER 3, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December 3, 1979, 1:30 P.M. Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuheuser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: deProsse, Erdahl. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Karr, Helling. Others present for certain discussions as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 79-29, Side 1, 570-1548. DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Don Zuchelli, Zuchelli & Assoc. present. Chiat; 570-1122 Paul G aves, Ames Engineering; John Benz, Hansen Lind Meyer. Memo from Chiat-Potential vacancies in selected buildings in CBD, and memo from Zuchelli-Iowa City Retail Analysis, as distributed with packet, noted. Chiat summarized information from his report and Zuchelli discussed the conclusions in his report. He stated that population and income figures j were conservative. The report states that 39t of each shoppers goods dollar is leaving the area, at least a thirty million dollar outflow. All figures are current dollar values (not inflated). The analysis clearly shows, Zuchelli_ stated, support for the third market place, without undue impact on existing merchants. After discussion of changing language regarding definition of 'department store', Zuchelli noted that Council could reject any unworthy proposal. There were no objections to offering the bid in two parts, Option A, without retail space, only ancillary retail supported by hotel or Option B, retail space supported by hotel including the depart- ment store. Zuchelli discussed major changes made from the first draft issub of the prospectus; meeting minimum price of $250,000, and consideration of.revene bonds (industrial), which will require a change in the City's ordinance; specifications for # of floors, # of rooms, HVAC system, conference space restaurant, swimming pool; importance of hotel management; and addition of limiting factors for department store. Zuchelli called attention to EPA funds: available, and possible Iowa City eligibility. Council will move at Tues. meeting to submit the prospectus for bidding in January, (early April for receipt of bids) AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 1122-1350 1. Regarding Dir. Brown memo concerning appointments to Human Relations Comm., Council agreed to postpone consideration for one week. 2. City Mgr. Berlin explained that the Ecumenical Housing project, plans for remodeling are complete, and construction plans have been sub- mitted to HUD for approval. 3. Roberts questioned whether or not the amendment to Spouse Abuse budget should be handled differently. Neuhauser advised that Enbry (HUD) had announced a change in regulations stating that other agencies would have to go thru the same relocation procedures as the City. 4. Berlin clarified licensing procedure as proposed in the memo re Board of Electrical Examiners independent administration of exam., and suggested that an ad-hoc committee be named to draft a Code of Ethics. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r-. Page 2 APPOINTMENTS Informal Council December 3, 1979 1. Riverfront Commission, reappoint Bernadine Knight, readvertise for other position. 2. Senior Center Commission, reappoint Rev. Lawrence Carlton. 3. Board of Appeals, appoint Waverly Ormond, readvertise for two other positions. 4. Board of Electrical Examiners, appoint Clyde Hale 5. Housing Commission, appoint Goldene Haendel. 6. Board of Examiners of Plumbers, public representative, appoint Dr. Jesse Irwin; readvertise for journeyman vacancy. 7. Board of Adjustment, appoint Peter Vanderhoef. 1250-1350 BUDGET PROCESS REVIEW 1350-1547 City Mgr. Berlin proposed changes in procedure for budget review. The Capital Improvements Program will have two discussions, the first will be provision of information on each project, general overall cost consid- erations for specific projects and total program; provision of information of kinds of problems Staff is dealing with with the general operating budget in regards to revenue for the City, and an indication of whether or not the general fund is in balance or not. Secondly, Staff will provide more specific information about the general operating budget with the emphasis on general fund, indicating preliminary cost estimates, how they are balanced (or unbalanced) with various revenue sources, and discuss program priorities, Council giving some indication of priorities. Finally Staff would come back with a CIP in the standard format with supporting documents, and then the operating budget in a standard format. Council agreed that this method was worth a try. Councilman -elect Lynch will be invited to attend. Budget hearings will be held on Wednesdays except for third Wed. (JCRPC). Council will meet.on 12/13 with chair- persons of Boards and Commissions. Neuhauser expressed concern about the, energy.conservation program, and direction of Commission. EXECUTIVE SESSION Reel H16, Side 2, 1-1121. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret to adjourn to executive session for discussion under Sec. 9.31itAffirmativedroll ecall voteaunanimousi 5/0, deProsse and Erdahl absent, 4:00 P.M., Conference Room. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Karr, Helling, Plastino, Hayek, Brown, Miller, Vitosh. Litigation discussed -Freeway 518; Collective Bargaining; Collective Bargaining, Police, Fire, AFSCME. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret to adjourn, 5:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 12/4/79 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cummulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 12/4/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, 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 mtgs., 11/13/79 and 11/20/79, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Electrical Examiners and Appeals -11/14/79; Resources Conservation Comm -11/15/79; Airport Comm.-ll/13/79; Riverfront - Comm. -11/13/79; Planning and Zoning Comm. -11/8/79 & 11/15/79; Housing Comm. -11/7/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 59, as recommended by the City Clerk: RES. 79-544, p. 1359, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR WALT'S TAVERN, 928 Maiden Lane. RES. 79-545, p. 1360; APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMIT. Motion: To approve Abstract of Election as 'certified by the Johnson 'County Auditor (General election.- November 4, 1979) Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Letter from Della Grizel re Iowa'City's sidewalk snow removal program, letter from Barry Ginsberg re bus routes, letter from South East Junior High School re j crossing guards, and letter from Deborah Prince informing Council of her resignation as director of the Willow Creek Neighborhood Center. Letter from City Atty. re notice of appeal filed by Oakes Construction and a j lawsuit filed against City by LaVerna Snider, noted: Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ordinance vacating the right-of-way of Grant Court between Grant Street and Rundell Street, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider adopted, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAI':�S • DES MOINES Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance vacating the right-of-way of Fifth Avenue Official Actions north of F Street to Muscatine Avenue, be December 4, 1979 considered and given second vote for passage. Page 2 Motion to consider adopted, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held to receive citizen comments re Iowa City's second year application for federal assistance under the Community Development Block Grant/Small Cities Program for. improvements in the Lower Ralston Creek, Neighborhood. Mike Flaherty and Jim Hencin made a presentation on the three-year project and listed improvements to be made. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on amendments to the FY80 Community Development Block Grant (Special Revenue Fund) budget. No one appeared. A public ,hearing was held on suspension or revocation of a beer and liquor license issued to Magoo's, Inc. dba Magoo's, 206 N. Linn St. Atty. Hayek represented the City and Ron Evans of the Police Dept. appeared for the City. Atty. Robert Jansen represented Magoo's. Jeff Knight, manager of Magoo's'and John Wakefield, owner of Magoo's appeared. After Neuhauser, secondediscussion, s by Vevera, to continue thas moved e public.-hearing one week to allow the Chief of Police time to make a recommendation to Council re matter. Motion failed, 2/5, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, Neuhauser. Nays: deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts, Balmer. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts; that no action be taken at this time.Motion carred 4/3, with .the following division of vote: lyes, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Nayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser,- Perret. Balmer requested that the minutes' show that Council is putting Magoo's and other establishments on notice that if similar violations occur again, action will.be more severe. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perrets, to accept the recommendation from the Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors to appoint Robert Oehmke as a Johnson County representative to the Riverfront Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to re- appoint Bernardine Knight, 425 Lee Street, to one of two vacancies for a three-year term expiring December 1, 1982, on the Riverfront Commission. Motion carried unaninously, 7/0. The other vacancy will be re-advertised. 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to re- appoint Rev. Lawrence Carlton, 810 N. Linn, to a Actions three-year term expiring December 31, 1982, on the Of Ficial December Ac 1979 Senior Center Commission. Motion carried Page 3 unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to appoint Clyde Hale, 3038 Wayne Avenue, to an unexpired term for a professional electrical engineer expiring October 26, 1982. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Peter Vanderhoef, 2403 Tudor Dr., to an unexpired' term ending January 1, 1984, on Bd. of Adjustment. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Motion by Perret seconded by Balmer, to appoint Waverly Ormond, 414 Amhurst, to one of two vacancies for a three-year term ending December 31, 1982, on the Bd. of Appeals. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. The other three-year vacancy and the unexpired term ending December 31, j 1980, will be re -advertised. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to appoint Dr. Jesse Irwin, 10 S. First Ave., as i representative of the public for a two-year term expiring December 31, 1981, on the Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. The appointment for a journeyman plumber for a two-year term expiring December 31, 1981, will be re - advertised. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to appoint Goldene Haendel, 402 McLeanSt., to fi11 an unexpired term ending May 1, 1982, on the Housing Comm. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-546, Bk. 59, P. 1361, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH SHIVE-HATTERY AND ASSOCIATES OF IOWA CITY FOR INSPECTION SERVICES ON THE BLOCK 64 PARKING GARAGE. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0 all Counciimembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-547, Bk. 59, p. 1362, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH CARL WALKER AND ASSOCIATES FOR FULL-TIME PROJECT INSPECTION OF THE BLOCK 64 PARKING GARAGE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt a resolution authorizing agreement between City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Police Patrolmen's Association, to be effective July 1, 1980 through June 30, 1981. Resolution not MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r-, adopted, 2/5, with the following division of vote: Ayes: deProsse, Erdahl. Nays: Roberts, Vevera, Official Actions Balmer, Perret, Neuhauser. December 4, 1979 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to Page 4 adjourn 9:20 P.M. Motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/ROBERT A. VVE�EVERA, MAYOR 5/MARIAN I NON.KARR, DEPUTY CI7 G'"�TED TO PRESS—ChTIZEN O/(N.12/14/79 i P ;1 .a Y 1 vv c i , i-4 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES December 4, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 12/4/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Hencin, Flaherty, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-26, Side 2, 580-1810. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, 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 mtgs., 11/13/79 and 11/20/79, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Electrical Examiners and j Appeals -11/14/79;, Resources Conservation Comm -11/15/79; Airport Comm. - 11/13/79; Riverfront Comm. -11/13/79; Planning and Zoning Comm. -11/8/79 & 11/15/79; Housing Comm. -11/7/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 59, as recommended by the City Clerk: :RES. 79-544, p. 1359, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR WALTER POGGENPOHL dba WALT'S TAVERN, 928 Maiden Lane. RES. 79-545, p. 1360, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMIT. Motion: To approve Abstract of Election as certified by the Johnson County Auditor (General election - November 4, 1979) Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Letter from Della Grizel re Iowa City's sidewalk snow removal program, letter from Barry Ginsberg re bus routes, letter from South East Junior High School re crossing guards, and letter from Deborah Prince informing Council of her - resignation as director of the Willow Creek Neighborhood Center. Letter i from City Atty, re notice of appeal filed by Oakes Construction and a i lawsuit filed against City by LaVerna Snider, noted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Neuhauser questioned City Manager re response to letter from.South East Junior High School re crossing guards. City Manager said that Citywide Committee would discuss the situation further and report back to Council for the final determination. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ordinance vacating the right-of-way of Grant Court between Grant Street and Rundell Street, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider adopted, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance vacating the right- of-way of Fifth Avenue north of F Street to Muscatine Avenue, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider adopted, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Cc, .zil Activities December 4, 1979 Page 2 John Suchomel, 330h N. Lucas, expressed appreciation to the Fire Dept. for their quick response to the Sheller -Globe fire earlier and notified Council that he was reporting back to work. A public hearing was held to receive citizen comments re Iowa City's second year application for federal assistance under the Community Development Block Grant/Small Cities Program for improvements in the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood. Mike Flaherty and Jim Hencin made a presentation on the three- year project and listed improvements to be made. No one appeared. IA public hearing was held on amendments to the FY80 Community Development Block Grant (Special Revenue Fund) budget. No one appeared. Balmer questioned the additional costs mentioned in the report. Berlin explained that exact cost wouldn't be known until the final acquisition of land. A public hearing was held on suspension or revocation of a beer and liquor license issued to Magoo's, Inc. dba Magoo's, 206 N. Linn St. Atty. Hayek represented the City and Ron Evans of the Police Dept. appeared for the City. Atty.-Robert Jansen represented Magoo's. Jeff Knight, manager of Magoo's and John Wakefield, owner of Magoo's appeared. After discussion, it was moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to continue the public hearing one week to allow the Chief of Police time to make a recommendation to Council re matter. Motion failed, 2/5, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, Neuhauser. Nays: deProsse; Erdahl, Perret, Roberts, Balmer. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, that no action be taken at this time. Motion carred ., 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Nayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Balmer requested that the minutes show that Council is putting Magoo's and other establishments on notice that if similar violations occur again, action will be more severe. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perrets, to accept the recommendation from the 'Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors to appoint Robert Oehmke as a Johnson Countyrepresentative to the Riverfront Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to re -appoint Bernardine Knight, 425 Lee Street, to one of two vacancies for a three-year term expiring December 1, 1982, on the Riverfront Commission. Motion carried unaninously, 7/0. The other vacancy will be re -advertised. Moved by Neuhauser, Carlton; 810 N. Linn, to Senior Center Commission. seconded by Balmer, to re -appoint Rev. Lawrence a three-year term expiring December 31, 1982, on the Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to appoint Clyde Hale, 3038 Wayne Avenue, to an unexpired term for a professional electrical engineer expiring October 26, 1982. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Peter Vanderhoef, 2403 Tudor Dr., to an unexpired term ending January 1, 1984, on Bd. of Adjustment. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Motion by Perret seconded by Balmer, to appoint Waverly Ormond, 414 Amhurst, to one of two vacancies for a three-year term ending December 31, 1982, on the Bd, of Appeals. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. The other three-year vacancy and the unexpired term ending December 31, 1980, will be re -advertised. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Co it Activities December 4, 1979 Page 3 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to appoint Dr. Jesse Irwin, 10 S. First Ave., as representative of the public for a two-year term expiring December 31, 1981, on the Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. The appointment for a journeyman plumber for a two-year term expiring December 31, 1981, will be re -advertised. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to appoint Goldene Haendel, 402 McLean St., to fill an unexpired term ending May 1, 1982, on the Housing Comm. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Roberts questioned City Manager on proper procedure for reporting breaks in the lighting system. He reported tht lights have been out on the Benton St. bridge for some time. Berlin stated that people should report outages to City or Ia.-Ill. and that more publicity will be generated to the public re reporting procedure. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-546, Bk. 59, p. 1361, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH SHIVE-HATTERY.AND ASSOCIATES OF IOWA CITY FOR INSPECTION SERVICES ON THE BLOCK 64 PARKING GARAGE. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0 all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-547, Bk. 59, p. 1362, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH CARL WALKER AND ASSOCIATES FOR FULL-TIME PROJECT INSPECTION OF THE BLOCK 64.PARKING GARAGE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt a resolution authorizing agreement between City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Police Patrolmen's Association, to be effective July 1, 1980 through June 30, 1981. Resolution not adopted, 2/5, with the following division of vote: Ayes: deProsse, Erdahl. Nays: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Perret, Neuhauser. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn 9:20 P.M. Motion carried. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR Marian K. Karr, Deputy City Clerk MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAE! CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION DECEMBER 10, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December 10, 1979, 1:35 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Vevera, Neuhauser, deProsse (1:40 PM) Erdahl (1:40 P.M.), Perret (1:45 P.M.). Absent: None. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel 79-29, Side 1, 1548 -End, Side 2, 1-993. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Regarding the letters concerning vacation of portion of Amhurst, City Mgr. Berlin advised that the matter should be referred by Council to the Planning & Zoning Commission. 2. Berlin also requested deferral of the Item regarding the Senior Center, as some financial problems have not been resolved. 3. The formal agreement with the Iowa City Community School Dist. ..is for the purpose of assuming liability for the project. There are no objections from the school. Roberts stated that residents of West Park Road were requesting a bus shelter. Neuhauser noted that the Autumn Park area should also have a shelter j Councilmembers deProsse, Erdahl & Perret arrived, 1:40/1:45 PM. 4. The City Manager explained the reason for the agreement with ACT regarding paving and stated it was not unreasonable to give credit if there is a future assessment project. 5. Councilmembers discussed holding of meetings for the rest of the year. There will be no meeting on Dec. 24th or 25th, Dec. 30th or Jan. 1st. The i Organizational Meeting will be on Jan. 2nd. Council joint meeting with chairpersons of Boards and Commissions will be Thurs. 3:30 PM. Perret`.& Balmer will attend United Way meeting Wednesday at 3PM. Council Legis- lative Connittee will meet with area Legislators BAM, Dec. 22nd. 6. Neuhauser questioned taking action on the Resolution regarding Authorizing and Soliciting of Offers to Purchase Land for Private Redevelopment- U.R. Parcel 64, Hotel, and asked that Council be able to review the final prospectus including changes as discussed by Zuchelli & Council. The item will be deleted from the agenda. 7. Mr. Lumpa was present to request action on vacation of Amhurst St. Staff will investigate findings by the Legal Dept. ESECUTIVE SESSION Tape -Recorded on Tape N16, Side 1, 1121-1236. Move y eProsse, seconded by Perret to adjourn to executive session for discussion of Collective Bargaining under Sec. 9.3. Affirmative roll call vote 7/0, unanimous, 2:45 P.M. Council discussed Police, Fire & AFSCME collective bargaining. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Roberts to adjourn, 3:30 P.M. M6tion carried unanimously, 7/0. APPOINTMENTS There was Council consensus to appoint Jeanann Bartels to the Board of Adjustment; Steven Lampe to Committee on Community Needs; and Phil Hotka and Harold Hueholt to the Resources Conservation Commission, the other appointment to be reddvertised. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1548-2414 2414-2440 i Page 2 Informal Council December 10, 1979 TRANSIT RATES AND SCHEDULES Plastino, Mose, Hayek present. 2440 -End Staff was congratulated on a memo very well done. Berlin explained why a public hearing was being added to the agenda. Plastino reported that the agreements and disagreements of the bus drivers had been discussed at a meet- ing. Altho the students will be gone at the time of the public hearing, Councilmembers agreed that the hearing would be held, concentrating on the routes, and not including fares. Plastino indicated that it was important to consider their recommendations on A, C, G. & J. at this time. Funding to hire an assistant was discussed. No one on the staff has the qualifications. There was general consensus to see how the hiring of the extra employee can be accomplished in the present budget, and then Council will discuss it. Side 2, Mose explained problems with transfers at peak hours. It was suggested that 1-242 use of flex -time by the University be investigated, along with consolidation of the three agencies. A site south of the service building could be used for bus storage. These ideas will be discussed at budget discussions. SPOUSE ABUSE SHELTER CONTRACT 242-410 Kraft, Hencin, oo an, iat, Jones, & members of Spouse Abuse Shelter present. City Mgr. Berlin requested that the contract be executed as soon as possible. Protection that the City would have is included in several ways in the proposed contract. Roberts objected to the 5 year time limit When the house would then not revert to the City. Legal advised that there would be a question of whether or not it was a grant. A memo .on financial viability of the group was distributed. Other funding was discussed. A majority of the Council agreed with the proposed contract. GILBERT STREET PROJECT STATUS Chiat, Cook, Ryan present. 410-676 Chiat advised that eight acquisitions had been firmed up.with parcels N7, N6 & N3 condemned. Berlin stated that staff is at a point now.with the . settlements, that Council can now go ahead with the contract with Metro Pavers. Settlement with Country Kitchen was explained. Memo from Chiat in 12/4 packet noted. SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL Kucharzak, Siders, present. 676-993 Kucharzak memo in 4 packet noted. Council discussed cooperation from youth groups partially funded by City. Plans for publicity were explained. Enforcement time -frame was discussed, with Council agreeing that three inches would trigger the process. It is planned that Parks & Rec, personnel will do the shoveling. City Mgr. Berlin noted that he would write U.A.Y & Mayors Youth re chore service for the elderly. Meeting adjourned, 5:35 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES •MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 12/11/79 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings 6 claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication iz S w 12/1/79 7:30 P.M. atthe iCivic Center. tCouncil, eMayorgVeveralpresiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perrot, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. City Clerk Stolfus requested the addition of a motion setting a public hearing on changes in route structure for the Iowa City Transit System to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as amended: of Boards Planningutes and Zoning Comm. -Xnd 10/22/79; United Action.for Youth Bd. - 10/22/79 6 11/19/79; Resources Conservation Comm. - 11/29/79; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. - 11/20/79; Airport Comm. - 11/27/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 59, as recommended by the City Clark: RES. 79-548 p. 1363, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE VINE, 529 S. .Gilbert St., RES. 79-549, p. 1364, APPROVING REFUND OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. 1365, ACCEPTING CENTRALBook S BUSINESS 79-55D P. STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PHASE II -A PROJECT. RES. 79-551, p. 1366, ACCEPTING PAVEMENT AND STORM SEWER AND BOX CULVERT .FOR THE BDI j SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT. .RES. 79-552, p. 1367, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN WINDSHIRE. RES. 79-553, p. 1368, ACCEPTING PAVING AND STORM SEWER FOR VILLAGE GREEN, PART 10. Correspondence: Letter from Iowa City Crisis Intervention Center re funding for i Spouse Abuse Victim Advocacy Program, referred j to the City Mgr. for reply. Petition from 43 residents from the area of Autumn Park Apts. j asking for bus shelter, referred to the City i Mgr. for reply, with petition on file at the f Clerk's office. Letter. from Robert Lump& requesting the City Council to refer to the Planning and Zoning Comm. a request for vacation of a portion of land on Amhurst Street, and a letter from William Robinson re the same matter, referred to the PdZ Comm. Memos from - Traffic Engr. re parking MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r prohibition on J Street, in the cul-de-sac at Official Acticirz 1979 the south end of Western Rd., Glbertnin the area Deoenber Zl, bounded by Burlington Streets i Page 2 Highway 6 and Seventh Avenue, noted. for Motion setting a public hearing December 18, 1979, at 7;30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, on changes in the route structure of the Iowa City Transit System and installation of designated bus stop locations on all routes. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7 0, a Councilmembers present. auser, that Moved by Balmer, seconded by NeuhNeuh2, VACATING ORDINANCE 79-2981, Bk. 16, pp. THERIGHT AND RUNDELL�57REETN7be passedCOURT EandEadopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. that Moved by Neuhauser, seconded 153-154,rVACATING ORDINANCE 79-2982, Bk. 16, pPF STREET NUE TO RIGHT - I- A AVENUE OF FT beAVE EpassedRTand F adopted. Affirmative roll Call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. eared Mary J0 Gooard dwill 42Industries,Sipresented a representing. letter and explained ed their assesrequest nteSfor oFirstVeAve. penalty Atty. Hayek called Realignment Project. City Ryan, attention to the opinion from Asst. Atty. Y and9�reportt back.but sated GlennoMullerialst he wuld revew o ecsoemented City Mgr. Berlin advisedthat a report on the status of special assessments levied with Johnson Co. Treasurer's office wRapidsould e Locald405ed a1 appeared Mike Cain, Cedar concerning an alleged violation of the electrical node in construction at Procter & Gamble. City Mgr. Berlinstatedawrittenthat hereportrtment would hid be investigated, with a copy of the prepared for Council, along letter outlining the complaint. Stan Barta, RNl, Iowa City. also appeared. an Mayor Vevera announced one 1� o v1980,y onr the unexpired term ending ointment will Committee on Community Needs. The app City be made at the January 15, 1980 meeting of the Council. to Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauserr, t, defer the appointment to the Bd. of Adj until after an informal meeting of the Board, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions -Council and staff. Motion carried, 5/2, with the December 11, 1979 following division of votes: Ayes: Neuhauser, Page 3 Perret, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: deProsse, Erdahl. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Stephen Lampe, 1134 E. Jefferson, to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 1980, on the Committee on Community Needs. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to appoint Harold Hueholt, 330 Orchard Ct. and Philip Hotka, 1908 "G" Street, to three-year terms expiring January 1, 1983, on the Resources Conservation Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The other three-year term will be re -advertised. Mayor Vevera asked Councilmember deProsse to attend the January 29, 1980, Council meeting, for a special ceremony to thank her for her six years of service to the City, as her resignation Monday had caught them unprepared. Attorney Hayek explained procedure that could be used to appoint Councilman elect Larry Lynch to the vacancy on the Council for the rest of the month of December, and recommended that a resolution be added to next week's agenda confirming the appointment. There were no objections from Councilmembers. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-554, Bk. 59, p. 1369, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEREBY THE CITY SHALL PLACE A BUS SHELTER ON THE GROUNDS OF THE HOOVER SCHOOL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-555, Bk. 59, p. 1370, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING PROGRAM, to pave a portion of North Dubuque Rd. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perrot, to adopt RES. 79-556, Bk. 59, p. 1371, AUTHORIZING AMEND;IEHT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 1980 CO"NITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (SPECIAL REVENUE FUND) BUDGET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to defer consideration of a resolution authorizing and directing solicitation of offers to purchase land 141CROFILI•IED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions 'for private redevelopment, re Urban Renewal December 11, 1979 Disposition Parcel 64, until January 8, 1980. Page 4 Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt Res. 79-557, Bk. 59, p. 1372, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH OUT OF DANGER, INC. , DBA AID AND ALTERNATIVES FOR VICTIMS OF SPOUSE ABUSE (AAVSA), FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, REHABILITATE .AND UTILIZE A SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF SPOUSE ABUSE. Resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Vevera, Balmer, Roberts. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to defer consideration of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute. amendment 3 to the agreement with Wehner, Nowysz, Pattschull and Pfiffner, a partnership, to provide architectural services for the adaptive reuse of the old Post Office to serve as a Senior Center for Iowa City, Iowa. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-558, Bk. 59, P. 13730 ESTABLISHING FEES ' FOR SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL.— Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Nays: Roberts, Balmer.. Concern was expressed by Councilmembers regarding enforcement. Donn Stanley, representing the Student Senate reported on action they are considering. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-559, Bk. 59, p. 1374, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACTS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote, 6/1, with deProsse voting "nay". Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-560, Bk. 59, pp. 1375-1376, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WHEREBY THE CITY SHALL ACQUIRE A PORTION OF THE COUNTRY KITCHEN PROPERTY, VACATE A PORTION OF SAND ROAD, AND RETAIN CERTAIN EASEMENTS FOR THE FAUS ' SOUTH GILBERT STREET PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote, 6/1, with deProsse voting "nay". Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-561, Bk. 59, p. 13771 EXEMPTING THE MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions 'CULLEGE HLUL;K buiwl ui LKAItU 1 127 EAST COLLEGE Decelber 11, 1979 FROM THE STORM WINDOW/DOOR REQUIREMENT FOUND UNDER Page 5 CHAPER 17-4. (n) (2)p. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present, Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn 8:30 P.M. Motion carried. A more detailed complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR s/V�5 STOLFUS, CITY CL ER S bm ted on 2/14/79 ��iv i MICROFILMEO BY JORM MICR¢LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES December 11, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 12/11/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Stolfus, Chiat, Hencin. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-26, Side 2, 1810 -End & Tape 79- 30, Side 2, 1-198. City Clerk Stolfus requested the addition of a motion setting a public hearing on changes in route structuro for the Iowa City Transit System to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Balder, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recommendations In the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as amended: Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning and Zoning Comm. - 10/22/79; United Action for Youth Bd. - 10/22/79 & 11/19/79; Resources Conservation Comm. - 11/29/79; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. - 11/20/79; Airport Comm. - 11/27/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 59, as recommended by the City Clerk: RES. 79-548, p. 1363, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR JAY RARICK AND TERRY O'BRIEN dba THE VINE, 529 S. Gilbert St., RES. 79-549, p. 1364, APPROVING REFUND OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Resolutions, Book 59: RES. 79-550, p. 1365, ACCEPTING CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PHASE II -A PROJECT. RES. 79-551, p. 1366, ACCEPTING PAVEMENT AND STORM SEWER AND BOX CULVERT FOR THE BDI SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT. RES. 79-552, p. 1367, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN WINDSHIRE. RES. 79-553, p. 1368, ACCEPTING PAVING AND STORM SEWER FOR VILLAGE GREEN, PART 10. Correspondence: Letter from Iowa City Crisis Intervention Center re funding for Spouse Abuse Victim Advocacy Program, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Petition from 43 residents from the area of Autumn Park Apts. asking for bus shelter, referred to the City Mgr. for reply, with petition on file at the Clerk's office. Letter from Robert Lumpa requesting the City Council to refer to the Planning and Zoning Comm. a request for vacation of a portion of land on Amhurst Street, and a letter from William Robinson re the same matter, referred to the P&Z Comm. Memos from Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition on J Street, in the cul-de-sac at the south end of Western Rd., and in the area bounded by Burlington Street, Gilbert Street, Highway 6 and Seventh Avenue, noted. Motion setting a public hearing for December 18, 1979, at 7;30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, on changes in the route structure of the Iowa City Transit System and installation of designated bus stop locations on all routes. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES I101NEs Council Activities December 11, 1979 Page 2 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mavnr Vovera ranoated the public hearing as set. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that ORDINANCE 79-2981, Bk. 1i, pp. 151-152, VACATING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF GRANT COURT BETWEEN GRANT STREET AND RUNDELL STREET, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that ORDINANCE 79-2982, Bk. 16, pp. 153-154, VACATING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FIFTH AVENUE NORTH OF F STREET TO MUSCATINE AVENUE, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mary Jo Small, 427 Bayard St., appeared representing Goodwill Industries, presented a letter and explained their request for waiver of penalty on special assessment for First Ave. Realignment Project. City Atty. Hayek called attention to the opinion from Asst. Atty. Ryan, 7/79, but stated that he would review the situation and report back. Glenn Muller also commented. City Mgr. Berlin advised that a report on the status of special assessments levied with Johnson Co. Treasurer's office would be provided also. Mike Cain, Cedar Rapids Local 405, appeared concerning an alleged violation of the electrical code in construction at Procter & Gamble. City Mgr. Berlin stated that the department had investigated, and a written report would be prepared for Council, along with a copy of the letter outlining .the complaint. Stan Barta, RMI, Iowa City, also appeared. Mayor Vevera announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending July 1, 1980, on the Committee on Community Needs. The appointment will be made at the January 15, 1980 meeting of the City Council. - Moved by, Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser,'to defer the appointment to the Bd. of Adjustment, until after an informal meeting of the Board, Council and staff. Motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of votes: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: deProsse, Erdahl. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Stephen Lampe, 1134 E. Jefferson; to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 1980, on the Committee on Community Needs. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to appoint Harold Hueholt, 330 Orchard Ct. and Philip Hotka, 1908 "G" Street, to three-year terms expiring January 1, 1983, on the Resources Conservation Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The other three-year term will be re -advertised. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES CI iii Activities December 11, 1979 Page 3 Mayor Vevera asked Councilmember deProsse to attend the January 29, 1980, Council meeting, for a special ceremony to thank her for her six Years of service to the City, as her resignation Monday had caught them unprepared. Attorney Hayek explained procedure that could be used to appoint Councilman elect Larry Lynch to the vacancy on the Council for the rest of the month of December, and recommended that a resolution be added to next week's agenda confirming the appointment. There were no objections from Councilmembers. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-554, Bk. 59, AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING RN T WITHTHEIIOWA THE O YCOMMUNITY SCHOOL YOR TO SIGN AND H DISTRICT E CITY LWHEREBY ERK TO A HESCITY SHALL PLACE A BUS SHELTER ON THE GROUNDS OF THE HOOVER SCHOOL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved 1370, AUTHORIZING THE seconded TOb S GN AND THE CITY to RES. CLERK9 TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING PROGRAM, to pave a portion of North Dubuque Rd. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,' 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES.: 79-556, Bk. 59, P. 1371; AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR1980COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. BLOCK GRANT (SPECIAL REVENUE FUND) BUDGET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to defer consideration of a resolution authorizing and directing solicitation of offers to purchase land for private redevelopment, re Urban Renewal Disposition Parcel 64, until January 8, 1980. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt Res. 79-557, Bk. 59, j p. 1372, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH OUT OF DANGER, INC., DBA AID AND ALTERNATIVES FOR VICTIMS OF SPOUSE ABUSE (AAVSA), FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, REHABILITATE AND UTILIZE A SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF SPOUSE ABUSE. Resolution adopted, 4/3, with .the following division of vote: Ayes: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Vevera, Balmer, Roberts. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to defer consideration of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute amendment 3 to the agreement with Wehner, Nowysz, Pattschull and Pfiffner, a partnership, to provide architectural services for the adaptive reuse of the old Post Office to serve as a Senior Center for Iowa City, Iowa. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY DORM MIC R+LA8 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities December 11, 1979 Page 4 Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-558, Bk. 59, p. 1373, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Nays: Roberts, Balmer. Concern was expressed by Councilmembers regarding enforcement. The suggestion was made that removal be prioritized on the following basis: 1) elderly -handicapped, 2) complaints, 3) other areas of the city. Donn Stanley, representing the Student Senate reported on action they are considering whereby students will volunteer to help remove snow for elderly -handicapped. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-559, Bk. 59, p. 1374, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACTS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote, 6/1, with deProsse voting "nay". Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-560, Bk. 59, pp. 1375-1376, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WHEREBY THE CITY -SHALL ACQUIRE A PORTION. OF THE COUNTRY KITCHEN PROPERTY, VACATE A PORTION OF SAND ROAD, AND RETAIN CERTAIN EASEMENTS FOR THE FAUS SOUTH GILBERT STREET PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote, 6/1, with deProsse voting "nay". Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer,.to adopt RES. 79-561, Bk. 59, p. 1377, EXEMPTING THE COLLEGE BLOCK BUILDING LOCATED AT 127 EAST COLLEGE FROM THE STORM WINDOW/DOOR REQUIREMENT FOUND UNDER CHAPER 17-4. (n) (2)g. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn '8:30 P.M. Motion carried. Tldcir:!lIR�7d;7.1rld$1: ABBIE STOLFUS, ciTTTLRK- MICROFILMED 3Y JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES JOINT COUNCIL -BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING DECEMBER 13, 1979 JOINT MEETING WITH CHAIRPERSONS OF IOWA CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: December 13, 1979 at 3:30 P.M. at the Highlander. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Perret, Vevera and Councilmember-elect Lynch. Absent. deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Meeting not tape-recorded. City Manager Berlin stated that each representative would discuss the accomplish- ments of the previous year, plans for the next year, and would advise if any assistance from Staff or Council was needed. Representatives of various Boards and Commissions present were as follows: I I� Board of Appeals -Warren Buchan i Broadband Telecommunications Conn. -Robert Pepper Airport Commission -Dick Phipps Senior Center Commission -Lawrence Carlton " ResourcesConservation Comm. -Phil Hotka Parks & Recreation Conn. -Bob Crum 1 Civil Service Commission - Jane Anderson 1 Housing Commission -Diane Klaus, Human Rights Commission -Agnes Kuhn Riverfront Commission -Bernadine Knight CBoard of Zoning Adjustment -Jim Harris ` Committee on Community Needs -George Swisher f Board of Electrical Examiners -Ferrell Turner Design Review Committee -Annette Lilly Library Board of Trustees -Randall Bezanson Planning & Zoning Commission -Richard Blum Meeting adjourned 6:30 PM. 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION Room at the Civic Center INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION DECEMBER 17, 1979 December 17, 1979, 1;10 P.M. in the Conference Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Perret, Vevera, Councilmember-elect Lyncb. Absent: Erdahl, Neuhauser. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel N79-29, Side 2, 933 -End, and Reel d79-31, Side 1, 1-1150. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 993-1823 1. Balmer questioned intent of memo from Traffic Engr. Brachtel re street light at Clover/Friendship. City Mgr. Berlin explained the present policy. There would be the same number of lights,but at different locations. He agreed that the residents should be notified, and advised that Northside residents had presented a petition requesting changes in their area at the Revenue Sharing hearing. A memo regarding this hearing will be received by Council next week. Lynch asked for a memo from the Police Chief re lighting or alternatives to solve assault problems. Discussion will be scheduled for an informal meeting. 2. Item N15, contract with Kelly Security in the Block 84 Parking Ramp was questioned. How many people will be hired, hours? Berlin stated that the staff did not want to advertise hours, and a trained policeman was not necessary. The car is necessary and is the small vehicle assigned to parking systems during the day. Contract will be amended to provide for one guard only. There were no Council objections. 3. Regarding memo from Plastino/Vitosh concerning the hiring of an Asst. Transit Mgr., Berlin advised that no decision on the routes was necessary Tues. nite, but if there was no objection, staff would like to proceed with installing the signs and advertising the position immediately'. 4. Perret called attention to memo from Mose on FY81 Transit Assistance. Mose advised that DOT is receiving negative responses from all over Iowa, and asked.that the area legislators get input from Council - members. This will be added to the agenda for Saturday's meeting. 5. Item M16, Ordinance and memo from Showalter regarding division of cemetery/park property. The property was purchased with cemetery bonds, only 5 of the 80 acres is suitable for cemetery use. If land is given to the park, it can be given back for cemetery use if needed. Legal description of park needs to be resolved for grant regarding shelter at park. Lynch observed that the need had not been shown for a change from cemetery to park. Berlin will check to see if the State will accept the present boundaries. 6. City Clerk Stolfus requested addition of Resolution approving Sunday Sales Liquor Permit for Yen Ching, 1515 Mall Drive to the Consent Calendar. 7. Berlin reported on the problems concerning the cemetery wall, and the request from citizens for a sidevialk for safety of school children. It was noted that consultant Noel Willis had studied the problem & reported previously. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1. Informal Council Page 2 December 17, 1979 Kucharzak explained use of CDBG 5th year funding for housing rehab in renter -occupied properties, under '312' program. Present and proposed projects were noted. There is a one-person staff, and the program will end June 30, 1980, if possible. STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, PHASE II -B Hencin, Chiat, Consultant Leaman, Poupe a; Gibson & F16ssman for n v.; D etz Berlin advised that the consultant would make a presentation, and staff was seeking permission to go out to bid. Leaman called attention to the memo regarding the construction schedule and budget summary. Poupelka explained the concept, & gave an overview of why things are the way they are, outlined the coordination with the University, and answered questions. Bus shelters will be placed in the median strip. During Mall opening hours, riders can wait there. Gibson stated that the University opposes bus shelters along the Pentacrest, as they are not architecturally compatible with the historic register designation of the Pentacrest. City Mgr. & staff are negotiating with University representatives regarding sharing costs of amenities, benches, new cable as a result of River Corridor Sewer project. Concern was expressed by Councilmembers over the higher cost of the benches the University wants to install. A majority of Councilmembers were agreeable to preparation of the bid proposal as discussed, subj. to negotiations. SENIOR CENTER PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Miller, Showalter, Benz, Hencin, & 2764 -Edd Consultant Bill Nowysz. City Manager Berlin stated that staff needed a decision to proceed to the bidding stage. Roberts suggested that hiring Tape 79-31 of a consultant for cost estimate was unusual. Nowysz reimbursed the Side 1, City for the fee. (This process was used in Library project, also.) 1-500 Alternatives were discussed, and will be left in the bid proposal. Balmer expressed concern in tearing out sidewalk just installed on the Washington St. side, for on -grade access. Other entrances were pointed out. An alternative for q4, painting, is cloth -back vinyl sheet. An historical grant has been applied for, and will be used for replacement of windows. In funding, it is possible for the $35,000 from Ecumenical Housing to go into the General Fund,and then $248,400 will be needed to balance with CDBG funds. Space for offices was discussed. Berlin advised that the Space Committee will be coming up with alternatives. The Center will have a 50 yr. life expectancy, and is designed as a low maintenance building. Nowysz advised that there is no grant available for solar energy. After discussion of roof repair, the consultant will look into the new type of roofing. There was Council consensus to move ahead on the bidding schedule. DEFERRAL OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM PRESENTATION City gr. er n a vise that the IP presentat on would be moved to 7:30 PM Thursday, December 20th, along with the discussion on Freeway 518. And discussion of collective bargaining Would be rescheduled for Dec. 26th. BUDGET PROJECTIONS Vitosh, Jones present 500x150 Memo in pac et noted. Funding of housing inspection discussed. State law mandates inspection every year, legislators could change it. Program is almost self-supporting, not counting minimum housing inspection. Concern was expressed over costs of maintenance of Senior Center. Some costs will be one- time expense. Staff wil] meet with County to discuss participation in operating costs. If health & life ins. costs are moved out of the general fund, it would raise taxes. $800,000 shortage of funding discussed. Berlin noted that MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+L4B CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Informal Council Page 3 December 17, 1979 there will be soveral options, and mechanisms within the budget to cut and paste, or face the music and make decisions. Mayor Vevera stated that he sensed a consensus to not put off till next year what is bound to happen. Berlin noted that Councilmembers are going to tell their problems to the legislators. EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera to adjourn to executive session for discussion of collective bargaining under Seca 9.3, 4:45 P.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser, Erdahl absent. Councilman - elect Lynch present. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Vitosh, Jones. Council discussed the AFSCME collective bargaining. Tape-recorded on Reel #16, Side 2, 1236-2224. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer to adjourn, 5:15 PM. Motion carried unanimously. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES W MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 12/18/79 The cost of publishing the following pro- ceedings & claims is ; Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 12/18/x:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Councilmember-elect Lynch present. Mayor Vevera proclaimed Tuesday, December 18, 1979, as National Unity Day. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-562,,,Bk. 59, p. 1378, APPOINTING LAWRENCE LYNCH TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF CAROL DEPROSSE AS A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser absent: Councilmember Lynch now present and voting. Mayor Vevera presented "Certificates of Appreciation" to Jeanette Fulton, Martha Fulton, Melissa Fulton, Mark Fulton, Ms. Norbert Malik, and Mary Malik, who assisted elderly and handicapped I residents in planting trees provided by the Neighborhood Site Improvements Tree Planting Program. + City Clerk Stolfus requested two additions to i the Consent Calendar, Res. for Sunday Sales for Yen f Ching Restaurant and a preliminary resolution relating to the Hawkeye Sports Arena at the Univer- sity of Iowa. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as amended: Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers -11/27/79; Committee on Community Needs -12/5/79; Planning and Zoning Comm. -11/13/79 (inf.), 12/3/79 (inf.), i 12/6/79; Resources Conservation Comm. - 12/11/79; Human Rights Comm. -11/28/79 & 7/26/79 (spec.). Permit Resolutions, Bk. 59, recommended i by City Clerk: RES. 79-563, p. 1379, APPROVIiiu" CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 79-564; p. 1380, SUNDAY BEER SALES FOR 7 -ELEVEN #18048, 820 First Ave. RES. 79-565, p. 1381, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE SHAMROCK, 525 South Gilbert. RES. 79-566, p. 1382, APPROVING CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 79-567, p. 1383, SUNDAY SALES FOR YEN CHING, 1515 Mall Drive. RES. 79-568, p. 1384, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 79-569, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES I10INES official Actions DCxmbeI 18, 1979 Page TAU p. 1385, SUNDAY SALES FOR RANDALL FOODS, 1851 Lower Muscatine Rd. Petitions: Petition for Suspension or Remission of Taxes on Account of Age or Infirmity for Mildred Jennings. Motion setting a public .hearing on a proposed resolution declaring that public convenience and necessity require the proposed taxicab service applied for by Hawkeye Cab Co. within the City of Iowa City. Public hearing will be held on January 22, 1980, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers. Resolutions, Bk. 59: RES. 79-570, p. 1386, ACCEPTING THE PAVING AT THE BOYRUM STREET CONNECTION WITH HIGHWAY 6, as constructed by Metro Pavers Inc. of Iowa City. RES. 79-571, p. 1387, ACCEPTING PAVEMENT, STORM SEWER AND SANITARY SEWER FOR COURT HILL - SCOTT BLVD. RES. 79-572, pp. 1388-1389, A PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 384.42 OF THE IOWA CODE, 1979, CONCERNING THE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS RELATINGTO THE HAWKEYE SPORTS ARENA AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. Correspondence: Letter from Della Grizel re elderly care legislation, referred to the City Manager for reply. Letter from James Wells re Mall bus route, referred to the City Manager for reply. Memos from Traffic Engr.: re yield sign on Sheridan Avenue at Seventh Avenue, re parking prohibition on Normandy Drive, re parking prohibitions on Seventh Avenue, re street light installation at Clover St./Friendship Avenue, re stop sign alternation on Rohret Rd., re stop sign on Petsel Place at Mormon Trek, and re stop sign installation at Flatiron Avenue/Sycamore Street. Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearing as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Bruce Glasgow, 934 N. Johnson, appeared regarding staff memo on sewer extension for N. Dodge St. Court. Berlin advised that Council had not yet received the memo. Glasgow explained the problem and requested a decision be made by Council after receipt of the memo. Wayne Draper, 2216 California Ave., part-owner of A Better Cab Co., appeared requesting that the 10 block of East Washington St, be open to taxicabs westbound. Mayor Vevera stated that previously Council had agreed to use of Washington only by the buses, in that area. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAEI CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES official Actions Don Stanley, 511 S. Johnson, questioned why Ih,c.-nder 18, 1979 the benches were taken out of the Blackhawk Page Three Minipark. Berlin replied that they were being repaired and painted, the same as benches from all other parks. Ferrell Turner, Chairman of the Board of Electrical Examiners, appeared with the results of the on-site inspection he took with Inspector Siders at Procter and Gamble regarding complaints of wiring violations. He stated that they saw no violation of the Iowa City Code or the National Code, as the wiring done was control wiring. He presented a written report which will be forwarded to the complaintant. Public hearing was held regarding changes in the Iowa City Transit System route structure and use of designated bus stops. Dir. of Public Works Plastino gave a short presentation, clarifying information re transfers. He reported University Heights Councilman Stan Good's concerns regarding structural strengths of some of their streets. Plastino requested Council approval on this project at this meeting. Citizens appearing included: Richard Strauss, 1129 Denbigh, also representing other area residents, asking for removal of bus route on Denbigh. Barry Ginsberg, 132 Penfro; Jay Stimmel, 36 Denbigh; Raymond Tannous, 131 Penfro; and Larry Hunsicker, 904 Denbigh; requesting continuance of the Denbigh route. Sheila Kamath, 36 Arbury, presented a petition from 179 West High students, Leah Eskin presented a statement from West High Student Senate and read letter from Lynne Cannon, all requesting provision of bus service to West High students. Jenny Breese, 1944 Hafor Circle, also appeared concerning the route. Brad Meyers, 840 Maggard, commented on 7th Ave. routes, problems if transfer to Westinghouse is missed, opposition to fare increase. Stuart Goodale, bus driver, discussed driver input. Allen Wolfe, 1210 Grant .Court, favored Seventh Ave. route down Oakland Ave. again. Jean Park, 526 S. Dubuque, bus driver, was not in favor of designated bus stops or increase in fares during peak hours. Lee Sandberg, 89 Forest View Trailer Ct., discussed problem encountered when Wardway bus is late & possible potential ridership if route was retimed. Donn Stanley presented general comments. Richard Van Duyn, 510 Terrace Road, commented on changes on tripper bus. Transit Mgr. Mose stated that there are too many 'riders at peak times, and not enough buses. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl to MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC RI LAB CEDAR RRPIDS • BES MOINES Official ACtiOns receive the following letters, statements and Dect3nber 18, 1979 petitions as part of the record of the public Page Four hearing: Statement -Lynne Cannon, 920 Highwood St., re West High; Della Grizel, 1530 Sheridan Ave., comments on several changes; Leah Grizel, 1530 Sheridan Ave., comments on several changes; Leah Eskin, statement from West High Student Senate Executive Board; Eleanor Trummel, 314 W. Benton, re Wardway route; Petition from Students for Mark IV bus to West High. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Vevera announced that the appointments to fill vacancies on the Human Rights Commission would be deferred. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Balmer to approve the recommendation of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to appoint Michael Kattchee to the Senior Center Commission for a i three-year term expiring 12/31/82. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. As posted, and added to the agenda, Mayor Vevera announced two four-year vacancies on the Parks & Recreation Commission. The appointments will be made at the January 22, 1980, meeting of the City Council. Balmer questioned if there would be north/south travel on Clinton during the I construction for the Streetscape Improvement Project. City Mgr. • Berlin will investigate and report. Balmer also called attention to the request for Council direction for Riverfront Improvement project re bikeways. Berlin will check to see where the funding is coming from. There were no objections to proceeding with the application. Roberts thanked the Press -Citizen for their publicity on how to report outages on street lights. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer to give Public Works the go-ahead for installation of designated bus stop signs: Motion carried, 5/1, Perret voting 'no'. Lynch noted that this would be the final meeting that Mayor Vevera would preside over, and thanked him for the fine job he has done the past two years, noting that citizens do not understand the demands on a mayor. The other councilmembers seconded his remarks. City Atty. Hayek commented on pending litigation with Henry's Hamburger/Stasi, and asked approval for settlement for $14,000. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts to grant approval of the $14,000 settlement. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-573, Bk. 59, pp. 1390-1391, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions AGREEMENT AMENDING AN URBAN RENEWAL CONTRACT rksamlxer 18, 1979 BETWEEN 111E CITY OF IOWA CITY' AND NORTH BAY Pd9Q Five CONSTRUCTION, INC. (URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL NO. 82-1b, FORMER MINIPARK NEXT TO THE COLLEGE BLOCK BUILDING). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-574, Bk. 59, p. 1392, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR 'TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PARCEL NO. 3, CYCLE INDUSTRIES). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 79-575, Bk. 59, p. 1393, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE -CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UST-M-Y051(l)--8U-52. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Mayor Vevera expressed appreciation to Metro Pavers for agreeing to hold their priceuntil acquisition of parcels was finalized. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-576, Bk. 59; p. 1394, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE .AMENDMENT 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH WEHNER, NOWYSZ, PATTSCHULL, AND PFIFFNER, A PARTNERSHIP;' TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE ADAPTIVE REUSE OF THE OLD POST OFFICE TO SERVE AS A SENIOR CENTER FOR -IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Ferret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-577, Bk., 59, p. 1395, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO PURSUE A HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM.. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. 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 parking ramp at Clinton and Burlington Streets was deferred. First consideration of an Ordinance dedicating certain City property for park purposes was also deferred. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn 9:40 P.M. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK Submitted to P-Cit�� n og�u/79• C'l/ � e W - �( U MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES DECEMBER 18, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 12/18/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Councilmember-elect Lynch present. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Hencin, Mose, Plastino, Kucharzak, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-30, Side 1, 198-1643. Mayor Vevera proclaimed Tuesday, December 18, 1979, as National Unity Day. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-562, Bk. 59, p. 1378, APPOINTING LAWRENCE LYNCH TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF CAROL DEPROSSE AS A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser absent. Councilmember Lynch now present and voting. Mayor Vevera presented "Certificates of Appreciation" to Jeanette Fulton, Martha Fulton, Melissa Fulton, Mark Fulton, Ms. Norbert Malik, and Mary Malik, who assisted elderly and handicapped residents in planting trees provided by the Neighborhood Site Improvements Tree Planting Program. City Clerk Stolfus requested two additions to the Consent Calendar, Res. for Sunday Sales for Yen Ching Restaurant and a preliminary resolution relating to the Hawkeye Sports Arena at the University of Iowa. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as amended: Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers -11/27/79; Committee on Community Needs -12/5/79; Planning I and Zoning Comm. -11/13/79 (inf.), 12/3/79 (inf.), 12/6/79; Resources Conservation Comm. -12/11/79; Human Rights Comm. -11/28/79 & 7/26/79 (spec.). Permit Resolutions, Bk. 59, recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79- 563, p. 1379, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 79-564, p. 1380, SUNDAY BEER SALES FOR SOUTHLAND COPR. dba 7 -ELEVEN #18048, 820 First Ave. RES. 79-565, p. 1381, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR RICHARD CORCORAN dba THE SHAMROCK, 525 South Gilbert. RES. 79-566, p. 1382, APPROVING CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 79-567, p. 1383, SUNDAY SALES FOR YEN CHING RESTAURANT, INC. dba YEN CHING, 1515 Mall Drive. RES. 79-568, p. 1384, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 79-569, p. 1385, SUNDAY SALES FOR RANDALL'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. dba RANDALL FOODS, 1851 Lower Muscatine Rd. Petitions: Petition for Suspension or Remission of Taxes on Account of Age or Infirmity for Mildred Jennings. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities December 18, 1979 Page 2 Motion setting a public hearing on a proposed resolution declaring that public convenience and necessity require the proposed taxicab service applied for by Hawkeye Cab Co. within the City of Iowa City. Public hearing will be held on January 22, 1980, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers. Resolutions, Bk. 59: RES. 79-570, p. 1386, ACCEPTING THE PAVING AT THE BOYRUM STREET CONNECTION WITH HIGHWAY 6, as constructed by Metro Pavers Inc. of Iowa City, RES. 79-571, p. 1387, ACCEPTING PAVEMENT, STORM SEWER AND SANITARY SEWER FOR COURT HILL -SCOTT BLVD. RES. 79-572, pp. 1388-1389, A PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 384.42 OF THE IOWA CODE, 1979, CONCERNING THE ROAD IMPROVE- MENTS RELATING TO THE HAWKEYE SPORTS ARENA AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. Correspondence: Letter from Della Grizel re elderly care legislation, referred to the City Manager for reply. Letter from James Wells re Mall bus route, referred to the City Manager for reply. Memos from Traffic Engr.: re yield sign on Sheridan Avenue at Seventh Avenue, re parking prohibition on Normandy Drive, re parking prohibitions on Seventh Avenue, re street light installation at Clover St./Friendship Avenue; re stop sign alternation on Rohret Rd., re stop sign on Petsel Place at Mormon Trek, and re stop sign installation at Flatiron Avenue/Sycamore Street. Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearing as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/O, Neuhauser absent. Bruce Glasgow, 934 N. Johnson, appeared regarding staff memo on sewer extension for N. Dodge St. Court. Berlin advised that Council had not yet received the memo. Glasgow explained the problem and requested a decision be made by Council after receipt of the memo. Wayne Draper, 2216 California Ave., part-owner of A Better Cab Co., appeared requesting that the 10 block of East Washington St. be open to taxicabs bound, as they are public transportation. It is closed to all but bus traffic. Mayor Vevera stated that previously Council had agreed to use of Washington only by the buses, in that area. City Manager Berlin reported that this spring Madison will not be accessible because of the River Corridor sewer project. Don Stanley, 511 S. Johnson, questioned why the benches were taken out of the Blackhawk Minipark. Berlin replied that they were being repaired and painted, the same as benches from all other parks. Ferrell Turner, Chairman of the Board of Electrical Examiners, appeared with the results of the on-site inspection he took with Inspector Siders at Procter and Gamble regarding complaints of wiring violations. He stated that they saw no violation of the Iowa City Code or the National Code, as the wiring done was control wiring. He presented a written report which will be forwarded to the complaintant. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities December 18, 1979 Page 3 Public hearing was held regarding changes in the Iowa City Transit System route structure and use of designated bus stops. Dir. of Public Works Plastino gave a short presentation, clarifying information re transfers. The buses will wait the usual two to four minutes, but will not wait for other buses which are late, at peak ridership hours. He reported University Heights Councilman Stan Good's concerns regarding structural strengths of some of their streets. The proposed designated bus stops, every two blocks, will cost $9,300. Plastino requested Council approval on this project at this meeting. Citizens appearing included: Richard Strauss, 1129 Denbigh, also representing other area residents, asking for removal of bus route on Denbigh. Barry Ginsberg, 132 Penfro; Jay Stimmel, 36 Denbigh; Raymond Tannous, 131 Penfro; and Larry Hunsicker, 904 Denbigh; requesting continuance of the Denbigh route. Sheila Kamath, 36 Arbury, presented a petition from 179 West High students, Leah Eskin presented a•statement from West High Student Senate and read letter from Lynne Cannon, all requesting provision of bus service to West High students. Jenny Breese, 1944 Hafor Circle, also appeared concerning the route. Brad Meyers, 840 Maggard, commented on 7th Ave. routes, problems if transfer to Westinghouse is missed, opposition to fare increase. Stuart Goodale, bus driver, discussed driver input. Allen Wolfe, 1210 Grant Court, favored Seventh Ave. route down Oakland Ave. again. Jean Park, 526 S. Dubuque, bus driver, was not in favor of designated bus stops or increase in fares during peak hours. Lee Sandberg, 89 Forest View Trailer Ct., discussed problem encountered when Wardway bus is late & possible potential ridership if route was retimed. Donn Stanley presented general comments. Richard Van Duyn, 518 Terrace Road, commented on changes on tripper bus. Transit Mgr. Mose stated that there are too many riders at peak times, and not enough buses. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl to receive the following letters, statements and petitions as part of the record of the public hearing: Statement -Lynne Cannon, 920 Highwood St., re West High; Della Grizel, 1530 Sheridan Ave., comments on several changes; Leah Grizel, 1530 Sheridan Ave., comments on several changes; Leah Eskin, statement from West High Student Senate Executive Board; i Eleanor Trummel, 314 W. Benton, re Wardway route; Petition from Students for Mark IV bus to West High. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Vevera announced that the appointments to fill vacancies on the Human Rights Commission would be deferred. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Balmer to approve the recommendation of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to appoint Michael Kattchee to the Senior Center Commission for a three-year term expiring 12/31/82. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. As posted, and added to the agenda, Mayor Vevera announced two four-year vacancies on the Parks & Recreation Commission. The appointments will be made at the January 22, 1980, meeting of the City Council. r Balmer questioned if there would be north/south travel on Clinton during the construction for the Streetscape Improvement Project. City Mgr. Berlin will investigate and report. Balmer also called attention to the request for Council direction for Riverfront Improvement project re bikeways. Berlin will check to see where the funding is coming from. There were no objections to proceeding with the application. Roberts MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities December 18, 1979 Page 4 bikeways. Berlin will check to see where the funding is coming from. There were no objections to proceeding with the application. Roberts thanked the Press -Citizen for their publicity on how to report outages on street lights. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer to give Public Warks the go-ahead for installation of designated bus stop signs. Motion carried, 5/1, Perret voting 'no'. Lynch noted that this would be the final meeting that Mayor Vevera would preside over, and thanked him for the fine job he has done the past two years, noting that citizens do not understand the demands on a mayor. The other councilmembers seconded his remarks. City Atty. Hayek commented on pending litigation with Henry's Hamburger/Stasi, and asked approval for settlement for $14,000. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts to grant approval of the $14,000 settlement. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-573, Bk. 59, pp. 1390-1391, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT AMENDING AN URBAN RENEWAL CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NORTH BAY CONSTRUCTION, INC. (URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL NO. 82-1b, FORMER MINIPARK NEXT TO THE COLLEGE BLOCK BUILDING). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. i Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-574, Bk. 59, p. 1392, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A ' CONTRACT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PARCEL NO. 3, CYCLE INDUSTRIES). Affirmative roll call .vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 79-575, Bk. 59, p. 1393, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UST -M - Y051(1) --8U-52. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Mayor Vevera expressed appreciation to Metro Pavers for agreeing to hold their price until acquisition of parcels was finalized. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-576, Bk. 59, p. 1394, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH WEHNER, NOWYSZ, PATTSCHULL, AND PFIFFNER, A PARTNERSHIP, TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE ADAPTIVE REUSE OF THE OLD POST'OFFICE TO SERVE AS A SENIOR CENTER FOR IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-577, Bk. 59, p. 1395, AUTHORIZING' THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO PURSUE A HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the attest an agreement with Kelly Security Company whereby shall provide security services for the parking ramp Burlington Streets was deferred. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES City Clerk to Kelly Security at Clinton and Council Activities December 18, 1979 Page 5 First consideration of an Ordinance dedicating certain City property for park purposes was also deferred. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn 9:40 P.M. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r, t 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. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, Karr, Cook. Council minutes tape- 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 approved 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. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - 12/11/79; Human Rights Comm. - 11/7/79, 12/17/79; Housing Appeals Bd. - 11/8/79; 8d. of Library Trustees - 11/15/79; Parks & Recreation Comm. - 11/1/79, 11/14/79; Bd. of Adjustment - 12/5/79; Planning & Zoning 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: 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 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 j 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 1 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 Sections 8.10.35.9C1 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 i 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. I 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. j Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to re -appoint Richard Yates, I 213 Haywood Drive, to a three-year term expiring January 1, 1983, on the Human Rights Commission. Potion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Joseph Penny, 1025 Walnut Street, and January 1, Jeffrey983, onanthe 202 HumanarRightso C mmiss three-yea Motterlion exirin carried unanimously, 7/0. at the next announced that the xt Materialwillbe distributedbrought up in the packet. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. i 80-8, Bk. 60, p. 8, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO PURCHASE LAND FOR refinancingVonEP ge 12LofMfinalUdraftPProspectus arcel 64. LyBerinchginestatedustionedthatwording intent was that the City doesn't went to provide financing as a substitute i I' i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 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 1st 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. OIN R. BALMER, MAYOR �l)��L4 , azz ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK i i i MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAB 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 N79-32, Side 2, 510 -End. AIRPORT COMMISSION LEGAL REPRESENTATION City Atty. Hayek present. 510-925 Airport Mgr. Zehr, Commissioners Embree & Phipps present. Mayor Balmer outlin- 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 legal repre- sentation in the lawsuit re alleged violations of the Open Meetings Law. It was pointed out that Airport Atty. Tucker could be called as a witness. 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 the charge -back system used by the Finance Dept. for services rendered to the Airport. Neuhauser stated that the Council should defend official actions of appointed commissions.:.Zehr requested Council consideration of use of the City legal department for routine problems he encounters. After further discussion, the consensus of the Council was that the Legal Staff would represent the Airport Commission in the Open Meetings lawsuit, and Finance would bill the Commission for the services provided, an informal discussion would be scheduled regarding Zehr's request. ECUMENICAL HOUSING PROJECT Boothroy, Schmeiser, Meisel 925-1300 The question is -should the Tree Ordinance regulations apply to both City and Ecumenical Housing parking lots. Planning & Zoning Comm, says that the intent was that it would apply to existing parking lots in CB Zone. The legal department did not reach that decision. City Mgr. Berlin stated that it was inconsistent to have it apply as the City does not allow private parking lots in CDD. 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 LSRO, 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.) Berlin said that P&Z should be told the Council's Position, which is that the Ordinance should be amended as it relates to the CB zone. HUMAN SERVICES REQUESTS, Pam Ramser, Human Services Planner 1300-1810 er 5 pointe —Tout that the budget for the Council on Aging had not been 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+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES f Page 2 Informal Council January 9, 1980 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. Aft ss ion, a majority of Councilmembers present agreed that the dirt should be removed from the wall, so sidewalk can be used. Showalter advised p; that the holes cannot be fixed as the consultant recommends. BUS ROUTE CHANGES Plastino & Mose present 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 1/1/80, 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) a 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 E West High School, unless after installation of designated bus stops, the time can be squeezed in. Several area residents were present for discussion. f Plastind 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 publication. 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. Neu auser ca a 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/l/80, so the JCRPC will hot pay for the final six months of the contract (to 7/80). BUDGET Berlin advised that Council will have a budget session on 1/17/79, others to be scheduled later. Rollback figure was clarified. EXECUTIVE SESSION er in state that the executive session scheduled would not be needed, but would be rescheduled for after next Tuesday's regular meeting. Meeting adjourned, 10:10 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAE] CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1810-190C 1900-236C