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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-09-12 Minutes numberedI�ICROFILMED,BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 12, 1978 7:30, P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 9/12/78, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer,deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Ferret, Roberts; Vevera. Mayor Vevera presiding. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek,'Bowlin, Kraft,,Glaves, Kucharzak,'Brei, Eickhoff. Minutes tape-recorded on Reel 78-24, Side 1, 530 to end,, and Side 2, 1 to 256. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret,'that the following items and j recomms. in Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: i Minutes of Bds. & Comms,: Airport Comm. -8/17/78; Human Atyo=Rights Comm. -8/28/78; U.A.Y. Bd.-8/9/78.f Permit Resolutions, recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 50: RES. #78- /6 9 / I 409, p. 1069, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE for Club Car Lounge, 122 Wright St. RES.' #78-410, p. 1070, APPROVING CLASS'C LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE for Deadwood Tavern,l6 S. Dubuque St. RES. #78-411, p. 1071, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE, and 6 tl RES. '#78-412,Ip. 1072, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR SUNDAY SALES, for Bottle, 114 S Clinton St. RES. #78-413' . 1073 „ APPROVING „ the Brown B P MIT. G r Foot6a¢Q S`Ago(�'t�.:�, /6 �i CIGARETTE PER •� _ �—; i t Resolutions, Bk. 50: RES. #78-414, pp. ,1074-1078, APPROVING OFFICIAL FY78'STREET FINANCE REPORT. I6�1S Public Hearings: RES. #78-415, Res. Bk. 50, p. 1079, SETTING ; PUBLIC, HEARING' ON 9/19/78 FOR PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATE FOR y6 R. ` THE RIVER CORRIDOR SEWERS PROJECT, t Correspondence: J. Patrick White, 1st Asst. Co. Atty., I q 7 i requesting vacation & conveyance by, City to Johnson Co'. of portion i of S. Capitol St. 'adjacent to courthouse. Johnson Co. Citizens Comm. for Handicapped,' commending City for downtown'parking spaces for handicapped. TRRffic Engr., re, signal ization, of College & Linn St. intersection. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0 all Councilmembers present. , Mayor Vevera announced the public hearing as set. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE REZONING A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 1804 W.'BENTON ST. FROM RIA TO R2 as requested by Jehovah's Witnesses (Kingdom Subd.) be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion carried„ 7/,0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICRO CROFILMCD BY JORM MICR#LAB: ([DAR. RAPT DS • DCS MOINES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES 1401NES; 104A ` ^'ancil Activities dtember 12, 1978 Page 2 Moved by Balmer,, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY ESTABLISHINGPROVISIONS FOR ELDERLY HOUSING IN THE CBS ZONE be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. a 5/ Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that ORDINANCE #78-2919, Bk: 14, pp. 275-278, TO REZONE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED W. OF HWY. 1 AND SOUTH OF INTERSTATE HWY. 80 FROM RIA TO CO (Hawkeye-Real Estate Investmt.) ' be passed and adopted. 'Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 7G_SZ Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that ORDINANCE #78-2920, i Bk. 14, pp. 279-281, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY ESTABLISHING PRO- VISIONS FOR FAMILY CARE CENTERS be passed and adopted.'- Affirmative roll ! I' :callvoteunanimous; 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 6s3_ ro Rirhard Craio, Iowa City Firefighter, appeared and asked for a I response from Council to the letter sent by the Firefighters regarding a personnel' matter. City Mgr. Berlin indicated a response had been sent ' by the Human Relations Dir. and he would send copies of it to Council. r It was agreed that Council would discuss this matter at:a'future date and that Mayor Vevera would send a letter to the Civil Service Comm. asking them, to discuss! it (copy to Firefighters). Monty Sklar, The Spirit That Moves Us, presented a replica of a plaque given to him and a book entitled, "The Actualist and Anthology", in' appreciation for the City grant given to fund the poetry contest. He read two poems, "Love Poem" by Robt. Bly and "Elegy!' by Anselm Holo. Kenny Kinvon, on behalf of, the V.F.W., reported they had found a suitable memorial for the' plane at the Iowa City Airport. It consists of a bronze plaqueona 4'x4'x6' stone surrounded by cement sidewalk. The V.F.W. will try to maintain it through a trust fund which they have started. He was advised to make arrangements' for an agreement with the'Airport Commission.) Harold Bechtoldt, 1152 E. Court, read a statement concerning suggestions' for the downtown: 1) yield to pedestrian signs on Gilbert, 2) stop signs at f Clinton & College, at Washington & Dubuque, and at Linn & College, & 3) trash containers in parking lots. �b y Mayor. Vevera declared the public'hearing on the Ord. to Amend I Ord, #77-2859,, Uniform. Building Code Standards (a provision regarding windows in kitchens) open.' LY19--Miller, 13d._o1—Appeals member, ap- peared and stated the Board recommends that the requirement for window space in kitchens be reduced to "0%".I Roland Wehner: of Wehner; Nowysz, Pattschull, & Pfiffner, concurred with the recomm. of "0%". 'H.I.S. Dir. Mike Kucharzak was present to explain staff's recommendation of "3%" and to 'answer questions. Public hearing closed. The public hearing on the Ord. Amending Ord. 2238 by Regulating Location of 'Adult Businesses was held. Harold Shipton, 820 Woodside Dr., appeared. /49X6 � I I xII _ _ Y 141cRorIL1110 BY '.JORM' MICR6LAB.^i 'i CEDAR RAPIDS • RCS MOINES ',. r r11CROFILMED BY DORM 141CROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES 1101i1ES, iUWA Council Activities September 12 1978 Page 3 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to defer the public hearing on whether a Beer & Liquor License issued to the Copper Dollar Should be Revoked or Suspended for Violations of Liquor Regulations of the Municipal, Code for a period of three months as recommended by the Police Chief. Motion carried,' 7/0. Mtw 4 tea+,.. Tot4c-t CkiEp 1 Mayor Vevera announced that he just received the results from the election polls for school candidates and read them in order of highest 1 inumber of votes: Patricia Hayek, John Cazin, Jr. and Stan Aldinger. j The public hearing to consider providing assistance to the Ecu- menical HousingCorp. in the construction of 100 units of subsidized housing for the elderly was held. Irene Murphy, 304 Ronalds St., read a statement supporting the Project. Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Rd., was present to answer questions. /{ No one appeared at the public hearing held on'a proposal to sell a portion of the Capitol and Washington St. right-of-way for development 7 to Old Capitol Associates. /6 6Q •, ', ,., 7 Mayor Vevera opened the public hearing on,the ,proposed plans & specifications for the Service Building' Addition Project: No one ' appeared.. Moved, by,Neuhauser, seconded by,deProsse; to adopt RES. #78- 416, Res. Bk. 50; pp. 1080-181, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF y CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE FOR THE SERVICE BUILDING ADDITION PROJECT. ! Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 1661 It was moved by deProsse, seconded, by Perret, to approve the Mayor's appointment of Marian K. Karr, 6 Bedford Ct., to the Mayor's t Youth'Employment Bd. for'an indefinite term. Motion carried, 7/0. - Moved,by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to approve the Mayor's appointment of Michael L. Rose, 4 Norwood Circle, to the United Action for Youth Bd. ; for a,term expiring 6/30/79. Motion carried, 7/0. Balmer requested a report as to whether or not City housing inspectors ;are measuring,&making diagrams of rental properties; and he asked that staff check into the possibility of having building contractors' inspect Knew construction energy efficiency rather than the Engineer so homeowners s could 'save some money. In response to Balmer's concern, Urban Redev'. Coord.+Glaves indicated, the City Plaza contractor's deadline for having sidewalks in was November 15, in time for winter. Neuhauser asked for a status report on possible annexation of property on Route 1 (Barker's, 2nd Addn.). Mayor Vevera distributed pictures, which were included in a 'letter written to him, showing downtown streets littered with trash. After discussion of what City staff has been doing to help alleviate, the problem, it was suggested that U.R. Coord. Glaves discuss the, matter with members of the Downtown Assoc, at their next meeting. 'Perret expressed concern for trees & bushes on'Washington St. City Mgr. Berlin will arrange for a tour of some of the trees with P & R Dir. Showalter & City Forester Hauber so that problems can be explained.' Caroline Embree, I 741 Dearborn, appeared re lack of tree variety. In response to Perret's I Y TMICROFILMED BY JORM. MICR+LAB. CEDAR RAP IM • IES MOINES t•1ICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MUINLS, IUOm Council Activities September 12, 1978 Page 4 inquiry about sidewalks on Benton St., City Mgr. Berlin will ask Public Works to indicate by memo when it is in their program to make them accessible. In a spirit of cooperation and with respect for the independent authority'of the Airport Comm., it was ,moved 'by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, that the City Council recommend .to the Iowa City Airport Comm. that they',seek a declaratory judgment as to whether or not a conflict of interest exists when the FBO'and the Airport Manager are'one and the same person. Atty. Joe Johnston, River Heights, expressed concern regarding litigation. Harold Shipton, 820 Woodside Dr., suggested that problems with Airport be defined. Elliot Full, 1820, Rochester Ct.,' stated a' few:pros & cons re F60 & Airport Mgr. Airport Commr. Pete Petersen stated he felt that if City recommends that Comm. seek declaratory, judgment, the City should pay for court costs. 'Dennis Gordon, River Heights, also appeared. 'It was moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to amend the above motion to, provide that Council ask the Comm., to, s proceed in that direction (declaratory), if the City provides money for the declaratory judgment. There were no objections from the original motioner & seconder. Vote on amendment to motion carried, 7/0. Roll call on original motion: Ayes Vevera, deProsse, Erdahl, Perret.' Nays:' Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts. Motion carried, 4/3. 166 y Mayor declared 5 -minute recess (10:08 P.M.) l'• � ! I City 1-1gr. Berlin informed:that staff would be meeting at 10:'00 A.M. on Sept. 15 in the Conference Room to formulate a statement for DOT meeting re FW518. He further stated that the Coralville Council adopted a Hotel/Motel-Ordinance earlier this evening which proposes 'a 5% tax. /_6; Asst. City Atty. Bowlin indicated the decision reached today by court in the City vs.' Max Yocum lawsuit involving a house on 801 S. Van: Buren St. favored the City and that Yocum was to move the house within 90 days. Moved by. Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. #78-417, Bk. 50, pp. 1082-1095, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH C.R.I. &. P. RAILROAD CO. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 7/0, all Coun- cilmembers present. The Legal Dept, will check to see if the City is presently taxing the railroad property even though it is in bankruptcy proceedings. 1667 Movedby Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE VACATING STREETS WITHIN THE URBAN RENEWAL PROJ. AREA be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion' carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 1669 Asst. City Atty. Bowlin explained the impact of the Res. Authorizing Hotel/Motel tax. It was decided at yesterday's Informal Mtg..to consider a resolution rather than the ordinance. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #78-418, Res. Bk. 50, pp. 1096-1099, AUTHORIZING & micRoEILMEO BY : JORM MIC R+LAB T CEDAR RAPIDS. DCS MOINES 1�ICROFILMED BY JORMIMICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MOINES, IOWA Council Activities i { September 12, 1978 ! Page 5 1 ; DIRECTING AUDITOR OF JOHNSON CO., IOWA, TO PLACE THE QUESTION OF THE ELECTORS OF IOWA IMPOSITION OF A HOTEL -MOTEL TAX BEFORE THE QUALIFIED ELECTION OF 11/7/78. Several Councilmembers' CITY, IOWA, AT THE GENERAL stated their Position on the Resolution. Rolllcall. Ayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, deProsse. Nays:, Roberts, Vevera, Balm er.l Res. � adopted, 4/3.) 1 Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn the meeting I (10:30 P.M.) Motion carried, 7/0. 1, ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ,I I r _I ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 1 Ir , 1 1 I � I I oil 1 I 1 1 II } I : I l 4 1 1 141CROEILMED RY Iw� JORM MIOR+LAB.. ! I` - CEDAR, RAPIDS • DES 1401NES 1.11CROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS HOINES, IOWA City of Iowan C9^Q► MEMORANUUM DATE: September 8, 1978 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE. lMaterial in Friday's Packet Copy .of letter from U. S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Iowa, Iowa C1670oncerns Administration, Region Seven, Ames, regarding about Freeway 518. Copy ofletter from Iowa Department of Transportation regarding the City 3, Council's meeting with the Iowa Transportation commission /on 1978, in Ames. Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager: a. City Council meeting with Johnson County Board of Supervisors 1672— b: Information on Parkingfor the Handicapped /673 Material from the Airport Commission including report, by C. E. Peterson dated September 11, 1978. /471 Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney and Senior Planner regarding /6.75 1 applicability of tree ordinance. rdng. Memorandum from Director of Planning and Program Development regai to, Ecumenical Housing P /6 7� public hearing on conveyance of land Memorandum from Development'. Coordinator regarding vacation of streets. /67,7 Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a.. Sod on American Legion Road /678 b., Eliminating trucks on Kirkwood Avenue /6'7:9 /68� c. North Dodge Street Court Sanitary Sewer Assessment Copy of letter from Director of Public Works to Alert Towing and Road Service regarding newsprint, pickup. 1691 Minutes of Staff Meeting of August 30, 1978, /GSz Human Services Planning Program monthly report, September 1, 1978. 1683, United Action for Youth monthly report, July 1978. 1691 /6 8S f 13 September 1978. The BuildingLiVolume p — i I >.a -^ ICZ :-�. I11CRor1LMED By JORM MICRd)LAB CEDAR RANDS • DES MOVICS f41CROFILMED BY JORM 141CROLAB • CEDAR RAPIUS AND DES MUINLS, IUWA 1 cep@y of 8®wppae�� Ci4^ mE O ANDU DATE: September 8, 1978 TO: City',Council FROM: City Manager i I RE: Material in Friday's Packet Copy of letter from U. S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Iowa, regarding Iowa City's concerns Administration; Region Seven, Ames, 1670 about Freeway 518. Copy of letter from Iowa Department of Transportation regarding the City, 3, Council's meeting with the Iowa Transportation Commission /on/October 1978, in Ames. i Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager: 1 a. City meeting with Johnson County Board of Supervisors :16 72— ,Council b. Information on Parking for the Handicapped /673 Material from the Airport Commission including report by C. E. Peterson 7 dated September 11, 1978: / y Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney and Senior Planner regarding /675 ;. applicability of ,tree ordinance. j i Memorandum from Director of Planning and Program Development regarding to Ecumenical Housing Corporation . /6 7(, public hearing on conveyance of land Memorandum from Development Coordinator regarding vacation of ;streets. -'/6 77 Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: 1 a: Sod on American Legion Road /brs / 79 b. Eliminating trucks on Kirkwood Avenue North Dodge Street Court'.Sanitary Sewer Assessment / b ro' c: Copy of letter from Director of Public Works to Alert Towing and Road Service 1 regarding newsprint pickup. Minutes of Staff Meeting of August 30, 1978. Human Services Planning Program monthly report, September, 1, 1978. / 6 8.3 United Action for Youth monthly report, July 1978. /6 Sy F 68S Y The Building Line, Volume 13, September 1978. I-0ICRDCIL IACD BY u JORM MIC R(6LAB 1 CCDW RAPIDS • US MOINES .