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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-03-11 Council minutesa L_ I1. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MARCH 11, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/11/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser (7:32), Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Ryan, Vitosh, Jones, Keating, Plastino, Eggers, Mose, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-9, Side 1, 148- 1406. Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of March 16-22, 1980, as Poison Prevention Week. Mayor Balmer presented service pins to the employees present from the following groups. Five year service: Donna Hillis, Bernal Kirby, Larry Funk, Jake Babcock, Pamela Thodos, Susan Whetstine, Kathleen Walenta, Rozella Sorrenson, Darlene Donovan, Kathleen Knoll, Beth Montgomery, Jenny Poggenpohl, Jack Blanton, Elmer Brenneman, Terry Fiala, Charles Singleman, Thomas Immermann, Debra Wyjack, Linda Dyer, Catharine Eisenhofer, Beverly Horton, Monica Uthe, Richard Plastino, Nancy Heaton, Dennis Showalter. Ten year pins: Thomas Finnegan, Melvin Detweiler, Linda Kron, Edward Vorel, Earlis Stockman, Marilyn Collier, John Lumpa, Jon Delsing, Thomas Hansen, Donald Crow, Carol Spaziani, Lauretta Eggers, Lyle Seydel, Joseph Fowler. Fifteen year pins: Raymond Schooley, James Fisher, George Lehman, Richard Stutzman, Charles Mottet, Raymond Wombacher, Abbie Stolfus, Eloise Adams. Twenty year pins: Ralph Taylor, William Bogs, Donald Shimon, Arthur Kloos, Donald Strand. Twenty-five year pins: Ralph Stutzman, Robert Wolters. Thirty year pin: Hazel Westgate. City Clerk Stolfus announced a new state regulation for establishments owned by the same individual and housed in the same building in re to liquor or beer permits. Only one license will be required. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 2/26/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES N Council Activities March 11, 1980 Page 2 Minutes of Boards and Commissions: City Council Rules Committee -3/4/80; Senior Center Comm. -2/7/80; Parks and Recreation Comm. -2/13/80; City Council Legislative Committee -2/14/80. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 60: RES. 80-82. P. 114, APPROVING CLASS "C" BEER PERMIT FOR LUCKY STORES, INC. dba EAGLE DISCOUNT SUPERMARKET #157, 600 N. Dodge. RES. 80-83, p. 115, APPROVING CLASS "C" BEER PERMIT FOR LUCKY STORES, INC. dba EAGLE DISCOUNT SUPERMARKET #220 AND MAY'S DRUG #198, 1101 S. Riverside Dr. RES. 80-84, p. 116, APPROVING CLASS "C" LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SHEEP'S HEAD LIMITED dba SHEEP'S HEAD CAFE, 209 N. Linn. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $1,962,172.77 for the period of 1/1/80 through 1/31/80, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Setting public hearing for 3/25/80 on an ordinance amending Section 3302(d) of the Uniform Building Code, 1976 Edition, re provisions for distance to exits in open parking garages. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Robert and Dixie Young re Foster Rd. Jan Peterson, PALS Coordinator, expressing appreciation for Council's continued support for program. Crisis Intervention Center re financial update and policy changes. Don Strub, President of the Chamber of Commerce, re economic development. Concerned Citizens re CLASS lighting proposal. John Fenstemaker re Foster Rd. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-85, Bk. 60, pp. 117-118, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF MACBRIDE ADDITION, PART 3. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Merle Neubauer, 2203 East Court, appeared re floodwater project in Hickory Hill Park and concerning the number of trees marked for removal. PW Director Plastino stated the trees had not been marked for removal purposes and would check into the matter. A public hearing was held on the final plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate for the Washington Street bridge deck replacement. No one appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80- 86, Bk. 60, pp. 119-120, APPROVING FINAL PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE FOR THE WASHINGTON STREET BRIDGE DECK REPLACEMENT 1 AND AUTHORIZE BID TO BE RECEIVED APRIL 8, 1980. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the South Branch Detention Structure. Atty. William Meardon, appeared with several concerns re the proposed MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR¢LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities March 11, 1980 Page 3 project and it's effect on six acre parcel owned by Hieronymus. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-87, Bk. 60, pp. 121-122, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH DETENTION STRUCTURE AND DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer announced two vacancies for three-year term on the Mayor's Youth Employment Board. These appointments will be made at the Council meeting 4/15/80. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to re -appoint John Penick, 733 S. Summit, to a three-year term expiring 12/31/82 on the Bd. of Appeals. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer announced the other vacancy on the Bd. of Appeals would be re -advertised. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to appoint Bruce Walker, 19 Durham Ct., to the Civil Service Comm. for a six-year term expiring 4/1/86. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. } Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to re -appoint Billy Barnes, 1805 Glendale Rd., to four-year terms on the Bd. of Police Trustees and the Bd. of Fire Trustees. Both terms expire 4/1/84. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer thanked Gannett Co. and Sunrise Optimist for their gifts to the City Library. Perret reported on the Steering Committee meeting regarding reorganization of area planning that he attended with City Manager Berlin, and their future plans. City Manager Berlin reported on discussion by staff and the University re use of the old waste water treatment plant. Further discussion is planned. A recommendation by the Parks and Recreation Commission re the use of recreational facilities for weekly church services, noted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to approve a taxicab stand for A Better Cab Company. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent from room. I � Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-88, Bk. 60, pp. 123-124, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF j CONTRACT to Parkview Co. for construction completed on the 1979 BOI Second Addition Improvements Project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent from room. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-89, Bk. 60, p. 125, SETTING PARKING RATES FOR THE IOWA CITY PARKING SYSTEM, MONTHLY PARKING RAMP RATES. Resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. i I l MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities March 11, 1980 Page 4 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-90, Bk. 60, p. 126, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL #183, AFL-CIO, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1980 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1981. Resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Nays: Vevera. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-91, Bk. 60, pp, 127-128, APPROVING THE FY81 MUNICIPAL OPERATING BUDGET. Comments were made by Councilmembers on restoration of after-hours taxi service; inadequacy of explanation of contingency fund; addition of bond issue for buses and bus barn to Capital Improvements Project, with referendum to the public, possible funding outlined, (Hokanson has indicated that University Heights population figure can be included in the SMSA figure.); concern over budget process and form of newspaper notice; possibility that house insurance premiums would not be increased with reduction of personnel in Fire; keeping of Fire's First Responder program. Vitosh and Ryan explained the allocation for litigation as set aside for Rock Island and Stevens lawsuits, Amerex settlement had not been made, and was not provided for. Berlin stated that the Police Department union had been awarded 14% cost -of -living raise by the arbitrator, and advised that his 2/15 memo had explained the uses for the contingency fund. Erdahl presented a chart and read a statement regarding the budget allocations. Gary Saunders presented a petition from 4,000 residents asking retention of the 25a bus fare. Resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Lynch, Roberts, Vevera. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to receive and file the petition presented. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-92, Bk. 60, p. 129, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR AND URGING ACTION BY THE IDOT TO RELOCATE AMTRAK SERVICE THROUGH IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 9:12 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. OHN R. BALMER,, MAYOR ov AMIE 56FUSI CIT CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ■ IOWA CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION: February 15, 1980, 4:10 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Public Notice posted on bulletin board, given to news media & listed on tentative agenda. i COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl, Lynch. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Karr, Helling, Rynecki. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel N18 Executive Session, Side 1, 193-836. - i Open Session: Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret to adjourn to executive session under Sec. 20.17.3: (Negotiating session, strategy meetings of public employers or employee organizations, mediation and the deliberative process of arbitrators shall be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 28A.). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl, Lynch absent. 4:10 P.M. Executive Session held with negotiator Steve Rynecki're Police contract. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera to adjourn, 5:05 PM. Motion carried unanimously. j, 1 ,I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION FEBRUARY 25, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: February 25, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Vevera, Perret, Neuhauser (1:55 PM), Lynch (1:50 PM). STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel N80-6, Side 2, 1538 -End, and Reel N80-8, Side 1, 1-2110 APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy, Plastino, Farmer, Dietz, Schnittjer, Chiat, Ryan. Developer Glasgow, present. Lumpa present, 1:50PM. Lower West Branch Road Vacation The City has an easement,. if we vacate it, the property goes back to the property owner. Stevens said he needed the access, if we vacate, he would lose a point of access. The City is currently appealing damages in Court. Councilmembers agreed that with the court case pending, they would not set a public hearing. Councilman Lynch arrived, 1:50 PM. Lumpa 'arrived, the decision of Council was related to him. He discussed his problem re a loan. If the City keeps a 50' r -o -w, it would only leave 9' for Lumpa. Lumpa stated this amount of land would help. Councilwoman Neuhauser arrived, 1:55 PM. Lumpa was directed to discuss with his attorney whether or not the vacation of the property was worth waiting for. Highlander Lift Station 1575-1865 1865-2514 Berlin advised that the City, Westinghouse and Highlander representatives have been negotiating regarding building a lift station, and resolving issues concerning Grolmus estate. The three parties have resolved the issues except for access regarding a small portion of the driveway to Westinghouse which is owned by Glasgow. Efforts to decide a minimal trade- off with Glasgow are at.an impasse. James Shive, representing the Highlander,. outlined previous action to build the liftstation on the Highlander side of Hwy. 1, approved by the City Engr. & Council, and commented that they are not involved in the other issues. Dietz advised that it was cheaper and best from engineering standpoint to have the liftstation on Westinghouse side -0f the road. Glasgow offered to trade the driveway property for 15 gal: per minute capacity.in the liftstation, and would pay for the difference in size. Shive noted that the driveway was constructed prior to Glasgow's owning the land, and the flow they are asking for exceeds the total flow of the Highlander complex. Atty. Phil Leff advised that the Highlander was annexed, and the Highlander has offered to pay $170,000 to get sewer out to them. Atty. Robert Jansen spoke for Westinghouse. He stated that the present lagoon will handle the plant for 10 years, but they have offered a site for the lift station, and access. The present lagoon was bought & paid for by Westinghouse, but they do have an encroach- ment problem in the driveway. Asst. Atty. Ryan reported that previously the City had entered into an agreement with the Grolmus Estate in 1973, and MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR( LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council February 25, 1980 $12,000 was given to James Grolmus, and the City was supposed to get a deed for the site of the lagoon and the site of the easements. The City never got them. The estate is not willing to give them unless the City will help them gain access across the Westinghouse property as promised in 1973. The agreement was signed by the City Engineer. Shive noted that the problem was created by Ia. State Hwy. Comm. They made a mistake with two conflicting surveys, and chose not to settle it. Berlin stated that the staff would schedule a meeting of all the parties, and try again to resolve the issues. GLASGOW SCOTT BOULEVARD DEVELOPMENT 2514 -End Berlin explained is memo, noting that he is saying that the location seems N80-8 compatible with the Comprehensive Plan, the recommendation is that the r -o -w Side 1 should be 80', and the amount of construction by the City or developer 1-390 depends upon the timing and in the matter of how much land is developed. He questioned if Council felt comfortable on where the blue line is. Boothroy explained the Planning & Zoning Comm. discussion. They will wait for the actual application to come in. Plastino reminded everyone that the alignment of the dam is set. (South Branch Detention Dam). Glasgow offered to give the new right-of-way and grade it, worth about $168,000, and when old Scott is no longer used, they would do this plan, and want old Scott back (it is an ease- ment). Council discussed buffering, sewer capacity, construction schedule for Scott. Berlin summarized the discussion stating that the old Scott Boulevard Arrangement would be used for storm water management, and the location for new Scott was compatible with the storm water detention and Comprehensive P..lan. and Council consensus was to have 100' right-of-way. Berlin stated that the Staff would sit down with Glasgow and negotiate regarding the sewer. There were no Council objections. AREA CRIME COMMISSION 390-410 Berlin advised that a decision was needed by March 1st as to what the City's position is. Johnson County Regional Planning decided to join for another six months. Neuhauser thought that they would be obliged for another 3 months more. Berlin noted that no decision would have to be made then, only regarding how the City participates in Regional Planning. NORTHSIDE LIGHTING 410-904 Kathryn Ward presented a:memo from CLASS, and discussed their concerns regarding Plastino's memo in 2/21 packet pages 4 thru 7. She commented on their research regarding street lighting from the publication of the National Evaluation Program, Phase 1, Street Lighting Report from the National Institute of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. After discussion.of the memo, Berlin noted that if Council does not want a recommendation, but just technical information, to spell that out clearly. Police Chief Miller's memo noted as consistent with Plastino's. Lynch thought that the project needed a 4th area, where there was only a neighbor- hood safety program. Berlin will direct Miller to contact this group and meet with Carol Worlan from the Area Crime Comm. to discuss funding for evaluation or whatever. Berlin advised that $10,000 was in the budget, but he was not sure where it was funded, and when the study design is complete he will come back to Council. (no lights will be installed until then). AGENDA - COUNCIL TIME 904-1005 1. Neuhauser suggested that because there will be a huge raise in sewer rates, that the citizens should be advised to look at water saving plumbing fix- tures. Balmer stated that all fixtures have water saving now. 2. Berlin advised that the transit fares would be effective on April 1st. 3. Berlin recommended deletion of the Resolution re Housing Task Force. It will only be a study committee. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I Page 3 Informal Council February 25, 1980 4. Helling advised that the agreement with AFSCME should be deferred for one week. 5. Regarding the meeting with Planning and Zoning concerning Foster Road, Council would rather have the discussion with just one person whenever the item is on the agenda. 6. Berlin presented draft N3 of the agreement regarding Freeway 518 for Council's review. 7. Neuhauser questioned how many taxicabs would be certified, and Berlin replied that only the ones insured would be certified. 8. Regarding the concern from the Health Dept., Councilmembers did not like the alternatives presented for the drainage ditch adjacent to Long John Silver's, etc. by the Public Works Dept. memo 2/20. The information presented will be forwarded to the Johnson County Health Dept. 9 LettEEOCelawsuit. Councilmembeue of Iowa rlsndidpnotties wantra rding toparticiart cipation in pate. Staff to tell area legislators that they pass this legislation, and the cities get stuck with it. 10. Helling outlined some typographical and other minor mistakes in the Fire union contract which have been corrected. 11 Erdacould stophl asked 151 backthat fromwhen the bus stopat the intersections to lessenef chanceforaccidents. He also questioned when the route revisions would take effect. Staff will report later. It was reported that bus drivers were not following the regulations for stops during rush hours at 5 o'clock on Court Hill route: 12 Erdahl allocatedenextned CDBG Oct.., whenlocationsdraw-down of fuor ndsmwouldybe. Berlin advised it would be Oct. -Dec., whenever it was decided, could possibly be in the middle of the fiscal year. As the city will not get the third year of the Small Cities allocation, the City will take that amount of money and carryaonywithit for SmalloCities, ifdtheyrate are allowed9to. Administration still costs could be 15%. TRANSIT LEVY Plastino present 1005-1270 Balmer noted that he was not now in favor of a transit levy, and thought that general revenue sharing could be used for the subsidy, or general fund balances. Belin byrnoons sotthe transit levy nwould still otice for hshow dintthe dnotice. to be toPress-Citizen the Plastino cautioned Council to keep in mind the provisions of Sec. 5, if there is a choice between using property tax and general revenue sharing, it is wise to use general revenue sharing. If you fund transit with property tax, you can never lower the amount, or you will lose the Federal share (when we are an urban area), but you can withdraw the revenue sharing, it is not considered local for purposes of Sec. 5. Roberts also was not n favor of a sharing have been madeso transit that the budget notice t e couldbe published. Berlin venue lin stated that if Council votes down the levy, the money can be allocated from revenue sharing. 1270-1622 AGREEMENT FOR FREEWAY 518 Berlin called draft. Perret objected to the frontagedroad, pageseveral m2l#c. Berlines r om the previousstated that the City's position was that they don't want it to go thru, but the County has reconstructed bridges on that road on the premise that it would go thru. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 4 Informal Council February 25, 1980 Council discussed land use in the area, deannexation of certain area, annexation. Balmer called attention to Hayek's letter where he said no agreement could be made with West Side Co. Another area, in direct line with the airport runway should not be residential. Mayor Balmer asked for an indication of who favored the frontage road going thru to Melrose from Hwy. 6. Neuhauser, Perret, Erdahl were not in favor. Vevera, Balmer, Roberts, Lynch were in favor. Berlin advised that the issues on the sewer (line for County Home) were not resolved, but recommended that Council approve the agreement and allow the County to negotiate with the State, and then possibly amend the agreement. Council discussed whether or not they had agreed on putting the sewer in. Hayek has stated that the City is legally bound to provide sewer service if they pay for it. The City will not pay for oversizing. Schmeiser present. Berlin explained that the staff wanted to make sure that DOT would fulfill it's commitment that if services had to be extended in the immediate future west of the Freeway, that they would provide the necessary conduit. REGIONAL PLANNING REORGANIZATION 1.622-2110 Hencmn, uc arzak, Boothroy & R.P. Hokanson present. Council discussed the instruction to give Perret who will be Council's representa- tive on the Committee._. Discussion included the following topics: Transit planning priority; Human Services; support for urban fringe problems; , forming a Metropolitan;Group;,using consultants for short-term projects; finding out the other areas needs, and their commitment; A-95 review. Perret summarized the direction he received as follows: Transportation planning is the first priority of the City.. We do not know what the structure of the organization should be, but"want to find out the needs of the County and the other agencies, and once we know what their priorites are, and the extent of their commitment, we can talk about what the structure of'the organization should be. And that this should be done expeditiously. Meeting adjourned, 5:30 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 2/26/80 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ I Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/26/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Ferret, Roberts, Vevera, Absent: none. Mayor Balmer presented his State of City Message. Mayor Balmer announced the deletion of item 2c(1) liquor license renewal for The Greenery, and the addition of item 2c(6) a dancing permit for Carson City. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 2/6/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Riverfront Comm. -2/6/80; Committee On Community Needs -2/6/80; Housing Appeals Bd.- 1/10/80; Human Rights Comm. -1/28/80; Library Bd. of Trustees -1/30/80 (sp.) Permit Resolutions, Book 60: RES. 80-57, p. 70, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR PERMIT AND RES. 80-58, p. 71, SUNDAY SALES FOR RUGGER - BURNS, INC. dba GRINGO'S, 115 E. College. RES. 80-59, p. 72, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR DRUG FAIR M9, 121 E. Washington. RES. 80-60, p. 73, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR PERMIT FOR GRAND DADDY'S OF IOWA CITY, INC. dba CARSON CITY, 505 E. Burlington. RES. 8- 61, p. 74, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR CARSON CITY. RES. 80-62, Bk. 60, pp. 75-76, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 3/11/80 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH DETENTION STRUCTURE. Correspondence referred to City Manager for reply: Robert Beall re bicyclists rights on streets in Iowa City; Jane Jakobsen, Chrp. of Planning and Zoning Comm., re Foster Rd.; Bruce Glasgow re cost resulting from decisions in engineering and planning areas; Ann Bovbjerg, Pres. of League of Women Voters of Johnson County, re transit fares; Karen Carrier re school crossing guard program. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set, MICROFILMED DY JORM MICR�/LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIIIES Council February Page 2 N Actions Moved b 26, 1980 settin a y Vevera, seconded by Perret, to defer 9 Public heesaring vacating Lower West Branch Road right-of-way wt of Amhurst Street. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Comm. re proposed relocation of Scott Blvd, and surrounding land use plan by Bruce Glasgow, noted. A public hearing was held on intention to issue $2,000,000 Industrial Revenue Bonds to E.B. & A.C. Whiting Company, Atty. Chuck Mullen, local counsel for the Whiting Co., appeared, Al Guyette, rep. Whiting Co., explained the proposed project and product. City Manager Berlin stated that our consultant, Paul Speer, had investigated the Whiting Co, site in Burlington, VT, and had no reservations on this proposal. City Clerk Stolfus said no written objections had been received. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES.H HE ISSANCE AND SALE OF 80-63, Bk. 60, pp, 77-85, APPROVING PROCEEDING DEVELOPENT REVUE BONS $27000,0 0 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OFTINDUSTRIAL COMPANYMPROJE T)ENOF THEDCI YE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA WHITING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. convey Public l hevacated iPortion of Sand Rong Wi held on a ad otosDavid Braverman in connection with the FAUS Gilbert St. Project. No one appeared. 11 fare A Public hearing was held on proposed taxicab Oxford, PresidentYellowChecker es r y Company. Super No objection to the rates was made, Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt the fare change as presented. Motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Asst. City Manager. Helling asked how many Councilmembers would be able to attend the public meeting held by State Rep. Jean Lloyd -Jones re AMTRAK Rail' Service on Friday. Councilmembers Perret and Balmer expressed their intention to attend. "A notice of the meeting will beposted, City Attorney Hayek reported the favorable decision on the Rock Island lawsuit, and stated he would extend his thanks to former Ast. City Attorney Bob BOwlin for his superb job repressen the City in the lawsuitting , a very complicated issue. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to also extend thanks from the Council to Bob Bowlin for a Job well done, Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. mmunit NeedsRoof the re mat he staffing tlevelninoHousing Inspection Services, noted, NICRDFILMED DY JORM MICR�/L A9 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES Cduncil Actions Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt February 7.6, 1980 RES. 80-64, Ok. 60, pp. 86-87, DECLARING PUBLIC Page 3 CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE PROPOSED TAXICAB SERVICE FOR WHICH APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE BY SUPER CAB AND YELLOW CHECKER CAB COMPANIES. (5 cabs for Super/6 cabs for Yellow Checker). Ralph Oxford and Ronald Peters appeared. City Manager Berlin stated that total compliance by all taxicabs with applicable laws and regulations of the City would be required. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-65, Bk. 60, pp. 88-89, DECLARING PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE PROPOSED TAXICAB SERVICE FOR WHICH APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE BY A BETTER CAB COMPANY (7 cabs). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-66, Bk. 60, p. 90, SETTING FARES FOR THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM, effective April 1, 1980. Affirmative roll call vote uanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser,- seconded by ,Vevera, to receive petition from Robt. Lucas School students and faculty, re fare increase., Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt a resolution directing the City Clerk to certify to County Auditor an additional tax for the operation and maintenance of the municipal transit system and for the creation of a reserve fund for the system. Resolution not adopted, 3/4, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, t Perret. Nays: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-67, Bk. 60, pp. 91-92, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION FOR PHASE I OF THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK/SMALL CITIES PROJECT (COBG NO. B -79 -DN -19-0048). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers i present. City Manager Berlin .announced that item No. i 17, re the establishment of a,tempo.rary,task force to review the Iowa City Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code, would be deleted. The task force will function as a subcommittee of the Housing Commission. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-68, Bk. 60, pp. 93-95, APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF FREEWAY 518 LITIGATION, approving settlement agreements between the City of Iowa City and the Iowa Department of Transportation and the City of Iowa City and West Side Co. Councilmembers Balmer and Roberts commended staff for their work and MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Actions thanked West Side Co. for coming to the City's aid. February 26, 1980 Resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following Page 4 division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Lynch, Roberts Vevera. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-69, Bk. 60, pp. 96-98, APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1980, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1981, AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT AMENDING THE COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE TO THE CURRENT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT. Asst. City Manager Helling pointed out changes in tentative agreement. Resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer. Nays: Vevera. Mayor Balmer announced that item No. 12, re the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Iowa City and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, would be deferred. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, THE ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES :OF IOWA CITY TO REQUIRE THAT AN ESTABLISHMENT FOR WHICH A LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE OR BEER 'PERMIT IS ISSUED SHALL BE LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF A BUILDING AND SHALL CONTAIN WINDOWS WHICH PERMIT VISIBILITY -OF ITS INTERIOR FROM THE PUBLIC WAY, be considered and given second vote for passage. 'Motion to consider carried, 5/2, with Roberts and Balmer voting "no". Roll call vote on second vote for passage, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera, Erdahl. Nays: Roberts, Balmer. -Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn 8:50 P.M. Motion carried. A more complete description of Council activi es is on file in the office of the City Cler s l . B ER; MAYOR s/A IE �TOLFlhSf CITX CLERK Submitted on MICROFILMED 117 MED MIC R�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I - COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES February 26, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/26/80, 7:30 P.M, at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Vitosh, Hencin, Chiat, Stolfus. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-7, Side 1, 2177 -End and Side 2, 1-513. Mayor Balmer presented his State of City Message. Mayor Balmer announced the deletion of item 2c(l) liquor license renewal for The Greenery, and the addition of item 2c(6) a dancing permit for Carson City. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, i or approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 2/6/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Riverfront Comm. -2/6/80; Committee On Community Needs -2/6/80; Housing Appeals Bd.-1/10/80; Human Rights Comm. -1/28/80; Library Bd. of Trustees -1/30/80 (sp.) Permit Resolutions, Book 60: RES. 80-57, p. 70, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR PERMIT AND RES. 80-58, p. 71, SUNDAY SALES FOR RUGGER -BURNS, INC. dba GRINGO s, 115 E. College. RES. 80-59, p.-72; APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR DRUG FAIR, INC. 'dba DRUG FAIR #9, 121 E. Washington. RES. 80-60, p. 73, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR PERMIT FOR GRAND DADDY'S OF IOWA CITY, INC, dba CARSON CITY, 505 E. Burlington. RES. 8-61, p. 74, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR CARSON CITY. RES. 80-62, Bk. 60, pp. 75-76, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 3/11/80 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH DETENTION STRUCTURE. Correspondence referred to City Manager for reply: Robert Beall re bicyclists rights on streets in Iowa City; Jane Jakobsen, Chrp. of Planning and Zoning Comm., re Foster Rd.; Bruce Glasgow re cost resulting from decisions in engineering and planning areas; Ann Bovbjerg, Pres. of League of Women Voters of Johnson County, re transit fares; Karen Carrier re school crossing guard program. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to defer setting a public hearing vacating Lower West Branch Road right-of-way west of Amhurst Street. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES CL ..cil Activities February 26, 1980 Page 2 Recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Comm. re proposed relocation of Scott Blvd. and surrounding land use plan by Bruce Glasgow, noted. A public hearing was held on intention to issue $2,000,000 Industrial Revenue Bonds to E.B. & A.C. Whiting Company. Atty. Chuck Mullen, local counsel for the Whiting Co., appeared calling attention to Chapter 419 of Code of explainedithe proposed owa re Citproject andnproduct. Al Guyette, stated City Manager Berlin Whiting that our consultant, Paul Speer, had investigated the Whiting Co. site in BurlingStolfustonVT. and said o written ad no objectio ons srhad�been received. on this proMoved by CityNeuhClerk seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-63, Bk. 60, pp. 77-85, APPROVING PROCEEDING WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT -TO -EXCEED $2,000,000 AGGREGATE H TING PRINCIPAL COMPANYNT OF PROJECT) INDUSTRIAL THE CITY DEVELOPMENT IOWA CITY, OIOWA, SAND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on a proposal to convey the vacated portion of, Sand Road to David Braverman in connection with the FAUS Gilbert St. i Project. No one appeared. was held Hawkeye public Company hearing Ralph Oxford,I Preside t Yellow Che kerhanroosed taxicab fare deSuper I Cab, appeared. No objection to the rates was made.: Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt the fare change as presented.. Motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Neuhauser announced she would not be able to attend next Tuesday's Council meeting. She has been asked to testify for the House Subcommittee on Community Development Block Grant Renewal. charges for transportation, the City will Re the write a letter requesting -:payment for her expenses. Councilmember Vevera complimented Mayor Balmer on his State of City Address. Asst. City Manager Helling asked how many Councilmembers would be able to attend the public meeting held by State Rep. Jean Lloyd -Jones re AMTRAK Rail Service on Friday. Councilmembers Perret and Balmer expressed their intention to attend. A notice of the meeting will be posted. 6 City Attorney Hayek reported the favorable decision on the Rock Island lawsuit, and stated he would extend his thanks to former Asst. City Attorney. Bob Bowlin for his superb job representing the. City in the lawsuit, a very complicated issue. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to also extend thanks from the Council to Bob Bowlin for a job well done. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Recommendation of the Committee on Community Needs re maintaining the staffing level in Housing Inspection Services, noted. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES C...cil Activities February 26, 1980 Page 3 Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-64, Bk. 60, pp. 86-87, DECLARING PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE PROPOSED TAXICAB SERVICE FOR WHICH APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE BY SUPER CAB AND YELLOW CHECKER CAB COMPANIES. (5 cabs for Super/6 cabs for Yellow Checker). Ralph Oxford and Ronald Peters appeared re transferring of different cabs. City Atty. Hayek explained that the City was merely regulating the number of cabs on the street, and if one cab was unable to be used, another cab could run in its place providing the cab was inspected, insured, and the City Clerk notified. City Manager Berlin stated that total compliance by all taxicabs with applicable laws and regulations of the City would be required. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. .80-65, Bk. 60, pp. 88-89, DECLARING PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY .REQUIRE THE PROPOSED TAXICAB SERVICE FOR WHICH APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE BY A BETTER CAB COMPANY (7 cabs). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80=66, Bk. 60, p.e90; SETTING FARES.FOR.THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM,, basic' fee of 354 per person Monday through Friday, and 25C per person on Saturday;.monthly pass set at ;12 per month ;'effective.April 1,. 1980. Affirmative' roll call vote .uanimous, 7/0, al I: Councilmembers present. Moved,.by• Neuhauser, seconded by Veverb, to'receive petition from Robt. Lucas School students and faculty re fare increase.' ' Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt a resolution directing the City Clerk ,to certify, to County -Auditor an additional tax for the operation and maintenance of the municipal transit system and for the creation of a reserve fund for the system. Resolution not adopted, 3/4, with' the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-67, Bk. 60, pp. 91-92, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION FOR PHASE I OF THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK/SMALL CITIES PROJECT (CDBG NO. B -79 -DN -19-0048). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. City Manager Berlin announced that item No. 17, re the establishment of a temporary task force to review the Iowa City Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code, would be deleted. The task force will function as a subcommittee of the Housing Commission. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-68, Bk. 60, pp. 93-95, APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF FREEWAY 518 LITIGATION, approving settlement agreements between the City of Iowa City and the Iowa Department of Transportation and the City of Iowa City and West Side Co. Councilmembers Balmer and Roberts commended staff for their work and thanked West Side Co. for coming to the City's aid. Resolution adopted, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES I101NES P`, 1 - - . CL. -cil Activities February 26, 1980 Page 4 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Lynch, Roberts Vevera. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-69, Bk. 60, pp. 96-98, APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1980, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1981, AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT AMENDING THE COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE TO THE CURRENT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT. Asst. City Manager Helling pointed out changes in tentative agreement as follows: Article V, Page 4, Section 6, should read "Employees shall be allowed two (2) fifteen minute penalty -free tardiness' annually."; Article XI, Page 10, Section 1, delete the typographical error of second "more" in first sentences; Article XXVI, Page 18, DURATION, effect dates should read July 1, 1980, and June 30, 1981; Article XXVIII, Page 19, Section 2,, re longevity pay, the date should read "December 1, 1980" and last sentence should read "For example, an employee who retires on January 1, 1981, will return $200 of the December 1 payment." Resolution adopted, 6/l, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer. Nays: Vevera. Mayor Balmer announced that item No. 12, re the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Iowa City and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, would be deferred. I Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, THE ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY TO REQUIRE THAT AN ESTABLISHMENT FOR WHICH A LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE OR BEER PERMIT IS ISSUED SHALL BE LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF A BUILDING AND SHALL CONTAIN WINDOWS WHICH PERMIT VISIBILITY OF ITS, INTERIOR FROM THE PUBLIC WAY, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 5/2, with Roberts and Balmer voting "no". Roll call vote on second vote i for passage, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Parret, Vevera, Erdahl. Nays: Roberts, Balmer. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn 8:50 P.M. Motion carried. MICROFILhIED BY JORM MIC Rf�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS 0 DES Id01NE5 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES February 26, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/26/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, j Berlin, Helleng,tHayek,r Vitoshe HencAinSeChiat none. Stolfus. Councilminutestape-recorded on Tape 80-7, Side 1, 2177 -End and Side 2, 1-513. Mayor Balmer presented his State of City Message. Mayor Balmer announced the deletion of item 2c(1) liquor license renewal for The Greenery, and the addition of item 2c(6) a dancing permit for Carson City. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as amended: Of ial Actions, reg subjectto correction, ti off as recommended by the City cil mtg , 2/6/80, Of Boards and es CommitteetOn Community Needs-2/6/80;Cle onHousingerfront Appeals ComAppeals Human Rights COMM. -1/28/80; Library Bd. of Trustees -1/30/80 s p. Permit Resolutions, Book 60: RES. 80-57, P. 70, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR PERMIT AND RES. 80-58, p. 71, SUNDAY SALES FOR RUGGER -BURNS, INC. dba GRINGO's, 115 E. College. RES. 80-59, p. 72, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR DRUG FAIR, INC. dba DRUG FAIR N9, 121 E. Washington. RES. 80-60, P. 73, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR PERMIT FOR i GRAND DADDY'S OF IOWA CITY, INC. dba CARSON CITY, 505 E. Burlington. RES. 8-61, P. 74, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR CARSON CITY. RES. 80-62, Bk. 60, pp. 75-76, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 3/11/80 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH DETENTION STRUCTURE. Correspondence referred to City Manager for reply: Robert Beall re bicyclists rights on streets in Iowa City; Jane Jakobsen, Chrp, of Planning and Zoning Comm., re Foster Rd.; Bruce Glasgow re cost resulting from decisions in engineering and planning areas; Ann Bovbjerg, Pres. of League of Women Voters of Johnson County, re transit fares; Karen Carrier re school crossing guard program. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to defer setting a public hearing vacating Lower West Branch Road right-of-way west of Amhurst Street. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities February 26, 1980 Page 2 Recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Comm. re proposed relocation of Scott Blvd. and surrounding land use plan by Bruce Glasgow, noted. A public hearing was held on intention to issue $2,000,000 Industrial Revenue Bonds to E.B. & A.C. Whiting Company. Atty. Chuck Mullen, local counsel for the Whiting Co., appeared calling attention to Chapter 419 of Code of Iowa re City issuing Bonds. Al Guyette, rep. Whiting Co., explained the proposed project and product. City Manager Berlin stated that our consultant, Paul Speer, had investigated the Whiting Co. site in Burlington, VT. and had no reservations on this proposal. City Clerk Stolfus said no written objections had been received. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-63, Bk. 60, pp. 77-85, APPROVING PROCEEDING WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT -TO -EXCEED $2,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (E.B. i & A.C. WHITING COMPANY PROJECT), OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on a proposal to convey the vacated portion of Sand Road to David Braverman in connection with the FAUS Gilbert St. Project. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on proposed taxicab fare changes for Hawkeye Cab Company. Ralph Oxford, President Yellow Checker and Super Cab, appeared. No objection to the rates was made. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt the fare change as presented. Motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Neuhauser announced she would not be able to attend next Tuesday's Council meeting. She has been asked to testify for the House Subcommittee on Community Development Block Grant Renewal. Re the charges for transportation, the City will write a letter requesting payment for her expenses. Councilmember Vevera complimented Mayor Balmer on his State of City Address. Asst. City Manager Helling asked how many Councilmembers would be able to attend the public meeting held by State Rep. Jean Lloyd -Jones re AMTRAK Rail Service on Friday. Councilmembers Perret and Balmer expressed their intention to attend. A notice of the meeting will be posted. City Attorney Hayek reported the favorable decision on the Rock Island lawsuit, and stated he would extend his thanks to former Asst. City Attorney Bob Bowlin for his superb job representing the City in the lawsuit, a very complicated issue. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to also extend thanks from the Council to Bob Bowlin for a job well done. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Recommendation of the Committee on Community Needs re maintaining the staffing level in Housing Inspection Services, noted. MICROFILMED DY JORM MIC R�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES Council Activities February 26, 1980 Page 3 Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-64, Bk. 60, pp. 86-87, DECLARING PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE PROPOSED TAXICAB SERVICE FOR WHICH APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE BY S cabs for Super/6 cabs for Yellow different cabsUPER CAB AND YELLOW CHECKER CAB COMPANIES. (5 Checker), Ralph Oxford and Ronald Peters appeared re transferring of . City Atty. Hayek explained that thewas regulating the number of cabs on the street, and if one cCity merely ab was unable to baacouldin pace the inspected, cabcand the City Clerk sn tlified. CitynMa agercBerlwas in stated that total compliance by all taxicabs with applicable laws and regulations of the City would be required. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-65, Bk. 60, PP. 88-89, DECLARING PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE PROPOSED TAXICAB SERVICE FOR WHICH APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE BY A BETTER CAB COMPANY (7 cabs). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous Councilmembers present. , 7/0, all Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-66, Bk. 60, P. 90, SETTING FARES FOR THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM, basic fee of 354 per person Monday through Friday, and 254 per person on Saturday, monthly pass set at $12 per month, effective April 1, 1980. Affirmative roll call vote uanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to receive petition from Robt. Lucas School students and faculty re fare increase. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt a resolution directing the City Clerk to certify to County Auditor an additional tax for the operation and maintenance of the municipal transit system and for the creation of a reserve fund for the system. Resolution not adopted, 3/4, With the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-67, Bk. 60, PP. 91-92, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION FOR PHASE I OF THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK/SMALL CITIES PROJECT (CDBG N0. B -79 -DN -19-0048). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous Councilmembers present. , 7/0, all City Manager Berlin announced that item No. 17, re the establishment of a temporary task force to review the Iowa City Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code, would be deleted. The task force will subcommittee of the Housing Commission. function as a Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-68, Bk. 60, settlement PP. 93-95, APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF FREEWAY 518 LITIGATION, approving Department ofgTransport treements ion and en the city offIowa wCity�ty and Westthe SidelCo. Councilmembers Balmer and Roberts commended staff for their work and thanked West Side Co. for coming to the City's aid. Resolution adopted, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I, 0 Council Activities February 26, 1980 Page 4 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Lynch, Roberts Vevera. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-69, Bk. 60, pp. 96-98, APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1980, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1981, AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT AMENDING THE COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE TO THE CURRENT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT. Asst. City Manager Helling pointed out changes in tentative agreement as follows: Article V, Page 4, Section 6, should read "Employees shall be allowed two (2) fifteen minute penalty -free tardiness' annually."; Article XI, Page 10, Section 1, delete the typographical error of second "more" in first sentences; Article XXVI, Page 18, DURATION, effect dates should read July 1, 1980, and June 30, 1981; Article XXVIII, Page 19, Section 2, re longevity pay, the date should read "December 1, 1980" and last sentence should read "For example, an employee who retires on January 1, 1981, will return $200 of the December 1 payment." Resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer. Nays: Vevera. Mayor Balmer announced that item No. 12, re the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Iowa City and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, would be deferred. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, THE ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY TO REQUIRE THAT AN ESTABLISHMENT FOR WHICH A LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE OR BEER PERMIT IS ISSUED SHALL BE LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF A BUILDING AND SHALL CONTAIN WINDOWS WHICH PERMIT VISIBILITY OF ITS INTERIOR FROM THE PUBLIC WAY, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 5/2, with Roberts and Balmer voting "no". Roll call vote on second vote for passage, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera, Erdahl. Nays: Roberts, Balmer. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn 8:50 P.M. Motion carried. JON R. BA MER ABBE STOLFUS, CITY LERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES EMPLOYEE SERVICE. AWARDS 1980 Name Dept/Div Date of hire 30 Year awards Hazel Westgate Library 7/1/49 25 year awards Ralph Stutzman Parks Robert Wolters Water 4/16/54 8/9/54 20 Year awards Ralph Taylor HIS William Bogs Donald F. Shimon Pollution Control 2/2/59 4/20/59 Arthur C, Kloos Refuse Fire 6/24/59 Donald H. Strand Police 7 /22/59 11/1/59 15 year awards Raymond L. Schooley Water James V. Fisher1/16/64 Streets George A. Lehman Richard Stutzman Traffic Engineering 2/3/64 7120164 Charles L. NottetParks Parks 1/1/65 Raymond E. Wombacher Fire WA S Abbie A. stolfus City Clerk 1/21/64 Eloise F, Adams Recreation 7/28/64 9/1/64 10 year awards Thomas J. Finnegan Parks Melvin Detweiler Parks 6/2/69 Linda M. Kron Finance 6/2/69 Edward F. Vorel Earlis J. Stockman Pollution Control 11/3/69 11/3/69 Marilyn J. Collier Parks Engineering 11124169 John E. Lumpa Fire 12/22/69 Jon C. Delsing Fire 8/27/69 Thomas L. Hansen Fire 9/7/69 Donald Crow Fire 9/16/69 Carol Spaziani Library 111170 Laurette P, Eggers Library 112170 Lyle G. Seydel HIS 6/23/69 Joseph D. Fowler, Jr.9/25/69 Finance i, 112170 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES n Name 5 year awards Donna Hillis Bernal Kirby Larry Funk Jake W. Babcock Pamela J. Thodos Susan A. Whetstine ,Kathleen L. Walenta Rozella D. Sorrenson Darlene A. Donovan Kathleen M. Knoll Beth A. Montgomery Jenny E. Poggenpohl Jack Blanton Elmer D. Brenneman Terry H. Fiala Charles E. Singleman Thomas 14.'Imnerman Debra Wyjack Linda Dyer Catharine Eisenhofer Beverly E. Horton Monica Uthe Richard Plastino Nancy Heaton Dennis Showalter Summary - 55 employees 5 year awards 10 year awards 15 year awards 20 year awards 25 year awards 30 year awards Dept/Div HIS Parks Pollution Control Refuse Finance Finance Police Streets Finance Streets Finance Finance Cemetery Fire Fire Police Police Library Library Finance Animal Control Finance Public Works Finance Parks & Recreation 25 employees 14 employees 8 employees 5 employees 2 employees 1 employee 55 total MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Date of Hire 3/18/74 5/13/74 7/15/74 8/1/74 8/12/74 8/19/74 8/21/74 9/16/74 9/30/74 10/18/74 11/4/14 12/9/74 2/4/74 6/5/74 9/1/74 9/2/74 9/23/74 12/2/74 1/13/75 2/1/74 4/4/74 5%28/74 9/1/74 9/3/74 12/4/74 Sc2/ MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL RULES COMMITTEE March 4, 1980 RULES COMMITTEE: Meeting of March 4, 1980, 7:15 P.M., in the Conference Room of the Civic Center. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Karr Larry Lynch and Clemens Erdahl !. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Request from Planning and Zoning re amendment to by -Laws will have to be re -submitted. Asst. City Manager Helling will contact Commission. BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Copy of Commission by-laws and Rule Making and Dispute Resolution Procedures were discussed. Both of these documents had been adopted by the Commission. The Rules Committee approved of the amendments as presented. MAYORS YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Copy of the request from Mayors Youth Program that their by-laws be amended as follows: I. Article III, Section 1, to read "There will be a total of ten Board members. Iowa City. A minimum TheMayors Youth Boardht of may n mayexerciseoaretheroption of having two Board members from the area of Johnson County outside of the City of Iowa City.,, 2. Article III, Section 4, to read "Mayors Youth Board members shall serve three year terms." The Rules Committee approved of the amendments as presented. HOUSING COMMISSION Discussion of the following changes by the Housing Appeals Board. I. Article II, a change was made concerning appointments and length of the membership of board members. This language has been taken from Resolution No. 78-187, which was an organizing resolution by Council and other language was taken from Article III, Section 3 of the by-laws of the Housing Commission. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Ste' I I 'I i i i MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL RULES COMMITTEE March 4, 1980 RULES COMMITTEE: Meeting of March 4, 1980, 7:15 P.M., in the Conference Room of the Civic Center. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Karr Larry Lynch and Clemens Erdahl !. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Request from Planning and Zoning re amendment to by -Laws will have to be re -submitted. Asst. City Manager Helling will contact Commission. BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Copy of Commission by-laws and Rule Making and Dispute Resolution Procedures were discussed. Both of these documents had been adopted by the Commission. The Rules Committee approved of the amendments as presented. MAYORS YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Copy of the request from Mayors Youth Program that their by-laws be amended as follows: I. Article III, Section 1, to read "There will be a total of ten Board members. Iowa City. A minimum TheMayors Youth Boardht of may n mayexerciseoaretheroption of having two Board members from the area of Johnson County outside of the City of Iowa City.,, 2. Article III, Section 4, to read "Mayors Youth Board members shall serve three year terms." The Rules Committee approved of the amendments as presented. HOUSING COMMISSION Discussion of the following changes by the Housing Appeals Board. I. Article II, a change was made concerning appointments and length of the membership of board members. This language has been taken from Resolution No. 78-187, which was an organizing resolution by Council and other language was taken from Article III, Section 3 of the by-laws of the Housing Commission. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Ste' 2. Article IV, unnecessary language concerning a quorum of the Board was dropped and a statement concerning frequent absences of Board members was added. 3. Article IX, language from the Housing Code was added to the by-laws in order to determine the proper secretary to the Housing Appeals Board. 4. Article X, language was added to the by-laws in order to clarify proper application for a hearing before the Appeals Board. This language was taken from the Administrative Code of the City of Iowa City. 5. Article XII, information was added to the by-laws in this section to show that even though the decision of the Appeals Board is final, this in no way represents a waiver of further rights of the appellant. 6. Article XV, language was added to this section dealing with policy and by-laws changes. The effective date of any changes would not be until the date of the next meeting of the Appeals Board. The Rules Committee approved of the amendments as presented. Meeting adjourned. MICROFILMED OY JORM MICRLAO CEDAR RAPIDS . 0 ES MOINES Marian K. Karr Deputy City Clerk I 1 1 r 1 2. Article IV, unnecessary language concerning a quorum of the Board was dropped and a statement concerning frequent absences of Board members was added. 3. Article IX, language from the Housing Code was added to the by-laws in order to determine the proper secretary to the Housing Appeals Board. 4. Article X, language was added to the by-laws in order to clarify proper application for a hearing before the Appeals Board. This language was taken from the Administrative Code of the City of Iowa City. 5. Article XII, information was added to the by-laws in this section to show that even though the decision of the Appeals Board is final, this in no way represents a waiver of further rights of the appellant. 6. Article XV, language was added to this section dealing with policy and by-laws changes. The effective date of any changes would not be until the date of the next meeting of the Appeals Board. The Rules Committee approved of the amendments as presented. Meeting adjourned. MICROFILMED OY JORM MICRLAO CEDAR RAPIDS . 0 ES MOINES Marian K. Karr Deputy City Clerk INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MARCH 10, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: March 10, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Erdahl,Vevera, Neuhauser, Per ret (1:40 PM), Lynch;'():W PM), Roberts. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, gtolfus, Helling, Vitosh, Fowler, Keating, Boothroy, Showalter, Brachtel, Steinbach, Schmeiser, Seydel, Brown, Kucfiarzak, Jones, Miller. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel N80-8, Side 2 1905 -End. Reel H80-10, Side 1-1600. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 1905 -End MacBride Addition, Part 3, Council had no questions. AGENDA -COUNCIL TIME 17 Neuhauser asked that the informal meetings be held with a greater degree of formality, stating that the Councilmembers should address their remarks to the Mayor, and that the Mayor decide who speaks. Balmer stated that during budget discussion, all comments would be confined to those persons at the table. 2. Balmer called attention to the Parks & Recreation minutes of 2/13, re Jaycees problem in finding a place to have their carnival. Neuhauser suggested the High School grounds, as they have parking. 3. Berlin reported that the legal department had reviewed the questions - raised by Council regarding the annexation request from City of Hills. Other issues still need to be resolved before an agreement can be finalized. 4. Roberts called attention to the memo regarding permit parking in the lot behind Novotnys." Vitosh replied that they have now determined that this would be an inconvenience while Clinton St. is closed, so it will not be. designated for permit parking. Neuhauser objected to permit parking in the Mall Ramp,.and.for priority for construction workers. Vitosh advised that because the Mall has not been completed, the demand for shopper parking was not high, and staff had previously discussed balancing shopper parking with permit parking until the demand is high. 100 permits can be issued. There were no other objections. Construction workers are not to receive priority. 5. Balmer 'called attention to the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Comm. regarding use of the park shelters. Council questioned how many people are requesting use of shelters from 9 AM to 11:30 AM. Berlin commented that the Commission will come up with rules and regulations to apply equally, and -other information will be provided .for Council. 6. Berlin stated that Council had decided on the concrete for replacement of the Washington Street Bridge Deck Replacement. The project will be done this summer. The observation was made that the City will be tear- ing up many streets this summer. 7. Erdahl questioned if the legal department had agreed with the memo from. Police Chief Miller regarding the complaint at Woodfields. Staff will report back. 8. Comment was made concerning the proposed alignment of Foster Road. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Informal Council Page 2 March 10, 1980 BUDGET Mayor Balmer reiterated his proposal from last Friday. He stated that budget discussion would be confined to comments from the Council only. Berlin explained that the $23,000 was essentially salary and supplies for one person, and does not include the thermography instrument, for the Energy budget. Neuhauser commented that since Council is taking collective bargaining out of the the Human Relations Dept. and having an outside person do it, and a great deal of the time in the past had been devoted to collective bargaining by the Director, and if work could easily be absorbed by having only two people in the Dept., she would go along with it, but questioned that by eliminating the personnel position, what work would Council be eliminating from that department. Berlin replied that Council had agreed to reduce the 3/4 position, & with June leaving and that position vacant, difference is another 1/4 position. June§ responsibilities will be split up between the two remaining people and the Director whose duties in the months ahead will include revision of the personnel policy and integration of all personnel into Civil Service. If staffing for the Commission is kept at the current level, on-going work of personnel would suffer, if another position is eliminated. Neuhauser did not favor another cut. Financial material will be prepared for negotiations by the Finance Dir. not personnel, in the future. Regarding the energy program, it was suggested that the building department is an area that could accommodate this work. Berlin advised that a person from Public:Technology will be here this week and he, Dale & Roger will try to develop a' program Council could be interested in. It was pointed out that no benefits have been seen from the present program, and no leadership was provided by the Resources Conservation Comm. Perret wanted to include Side 2, money in the budget for a program, and called attention to previous memos 1-900 j from Deninger. Neuhauser discussed the possibility of raising fees for inspection and putting the money into the fire budget, rather than funding another inspector, the fee raise suggested by the Housing Commission memo. Fees were raised signif- icantly two years ago, but provide only 50% of the cost of the service, includ- ing'the,proposed raise. VanderZee & Hilliman present for discussion. Erdahl suggested that as CD monies cannot be used for housing inspection programs as in the past, that it could be combined with a neighborhood revitalization program. We already have the Northside Study, it could be implemented, and we are considering a pilot street lighting project there. Entitlement money lap over.noted. Lynch wanted the First Response program of the Fire Dept. to be continued. Housing Comm. opposes use of Fire personnel for housing inspection. Roberts was not in favor of raising inspection fees. Council agreed to make a commitment to an energy program, but will not allocate funding in the budget. A program will be presented by staff, and Council can decide later on. Erdahl presented his suggestions for use of revenues sn that all employees could be kept,'by use of year-end balances and subsidy for garbage pickup. Perret called attention to additional revenue which could be received from new licencing procedures suggested by the Animal Control. Berlin stated that possibly 1/4 to 1/3 of the positions being cut will be accomplished by attrition. Vitosh advised that an additional $4,000 income had been included from the dog licenses. The ordinance will need to be changed. Roberts sug- gested use of other local option taxes such as wage tax. Balmer mentioned hotel -motel tax. Berlin advised that receipt of revenue sharing from the State looks bleak. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 3 MANAGEMENT SALARIES Informal Council March 10, 1980 900-1320 Berlin called attention to the two meetings held by the Management Compen- sation Team. Four requests have been made. Two issues are concern over the total amount allocated, and the way it is allocated. Other issues are: comparability with other governmental agencies in Iowa City; comparability with other communities governmental agencies; comparability with other city groups; consideration of five extra vacation (annual leave/professional) days to compensate for the extra time and responsibility of management. Professional persons in other agencies and the library receive 22 days of annual leave a year. Management is requesting the five days be added to the present policy, at the beginning of the third year, with a maximum of 22 days. See Showalter memo of 3/5 for detailed request. The team felt that cost -of -living and merit should be separated. Berlin stated that he could take it upon himself to allocate to management people the way he saw fit based upon whatever criteria he came up with, unless the Council would direct it be done a certain way. The Management Team is requesting a cost -of -living raise of 7 to 9%, and merit up to 5%. There are no extra fringe benefits that all other employees do not receive. Council has previously discussed using a group of outside people to look at issues such as these, and the broader issue of the budget and how municipal services are delivered. Showalter pointed out that Council had settled on 11% plus merit for Fire and AFSCME and Confidentials. As the 9% is budgeted, the 5% merit for 63 management people (excluding City Mgr. & City Clerk) would be $64,336. Showalter explained request for increase in accumulation of annual leave. (Carry-over of unused vacation from year-to-year, maximum 36 days.) Neuhauser commented that if employees want to take off 22 days, maybe the City doesn't need them, however she would consider again after the independent group makes a,recommendation. Berlin advised that re comp time, the policy is that the City,does not recognise comp time for management. Higdon pointed out that if the City had paid her for the time she put in during the previous fiscal year, they would owe her two months more pay. She observed that all management people are in this same boat, do not take time off because of the press of duties. She stated that the Council has a very dedicated staff. None of the Councilmembers wished to raise the percentage. Vitosh replied to the question regarding the $100,000 allocation for collective bargaining, that it was a reserve for any salary adjustments, and 9.2% had been budgeted for use by all city employees. There has been no final settlement for Police union, yet. Berlin summarized his direction as: allocation of 9.2%, at his discretion; staff to do a survey on vacation (annual leave/professional leave); come back with a recommendation on comp time, and to institute a study committee. APPOINTMENTS 1320-1580 iei er & Keating advised that Barnes might stay on, if Council wishes, on the Police & Fire Ret. Boards. Staff will check. Regarding Planning & Zoning vacancies, the two whose terms are expiring agreed to remain until the zoning ordinance is completed. Replacements could be done on a staggered basis for the four terms now carried over. Council suggested implementing a training program. A majority agreed on appointment of Bruce Walker to the Civil Service Comm, and reappointment of Penick to the long term on the Board of Appeals. Staff to check State requirements. :dICROFILMEO BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 4 Informal Council March 10, 1980 CABLE TV TOWER Berlin outlined the problem that has developed. Hawkeye Cable will go to the Board of Adjustment to resolve the issue. Meeting adjourned, 4:30 PM. MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1