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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 16, 1979
Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 1/16/79, 7:35 P.M. at the Civic
Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer,
deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None.
Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Helling, Glaves, Keating,
Siders. Minutes tape-recorded on Reel #79-2, Side 1, 1476 -End, & over
to Side 2, 1-470.
Mayor Vevera proclaimed January 21-27 as JAYCEE Week. Roberts
requested deletion of Item 2.d.1, setting public hearing on snow emergency
ord. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the following items
and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as amended:
Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Library Bd. Trustees -
12/19/78; Council of Elders -12/13/78; United Action Youth Bd.-
11/8/78; Planning & Zoning Comm. -12/21/78 & 1/4/79; Housing Bd. of
Appeals -7/6/78, 8/78, 9/14/78.
Resolutions: RES. 79-19, Bk. 53, p. 59, APPROVING CIGARETTE
PERMITS. RES. 79-20, Bk. 53, P. 60, ACCEPTING PAVING AND STORM
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 3-18, RESUB. LOT 30, CONWAY'S SUBD.
Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: Irene Murphy,
re snow removal; Thea Sandore funding request of AARP for chore
service. Memo Traffic Engr. re stop sign at Morningside & College.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Councilman Roberts requested that the public hearing, Item 2.d.1,
be changed by deletion of calendar parking program from the notice.
After explanation of problems re emergency snow ord., it was moved by
Roberts,.seconded by Traffic Engr. BrachtNeuhauser
el oncalendar parking, 1/ 4/79 mmemo, &nonfparking
prohibition between 8 & 5, Mon. thru Fri., 1/12/79 memo, as attached to
Plastino memo of 1/12/79, recommendations to be implemented immediately;
& the public hearing on the proposed snow emergency ordinance only set
for 1/23/79 at 7:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring
that ordinances must be considered & voted on for passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived,
and that the ordinances be voted upon for final passage at this time.
Motion to suspend carried, 6/1, Vevera voting 'no'. Roll call vote on
waiving considerations carried, 6/1, with the following division of
vote: Ayes: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer.
Nays: Vevera. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to finally adopt
ORD. 79-2937, Bk. 15, pp. 2-3, REZONING AREA LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF NORTH
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DODGE ST. BETWEEN NORTH SUMMIT ST & CONKLIN ST. FROM CH ZONE TO C1
ZONE, as approved by P & Z. Roll call vote on adoption of ordinance,
carried, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl,
Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: Vevera. (Favorable
vote of three-fourths of Councilmembers was needed).
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORD. REZONING TY'N
CAE PROPERTY, 39.84 Acres from County A-1 to City RIB Zone, be considered
and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried unanimously,
7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that the ORD. AMENDING THE
ZONING ORD. BY ESTABLISHING PROVISIONS FOR LOCATION AND TYPES OF FENCES
PERMITTED, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to
consider carried, 6/1, Perret voting 'mo'. Roll call vote on first vote
for passage carried, 6/1, on the following division of vote: Neuhauser,
Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse & Erdahl voting 'aye'; Perret voting
'no'.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. 79-2938, Bk. 15,
.pp. 4-5, REZONING LOTS 8 AND 9, ST.-MATHIAS SECOND ADDN. FROM R2 and CH
ZONES TO PC ZONE, as requested by Hy -Vee Stores, and approved by P&Z
Comm., be finally adopted at this time. Roll call vote on adoption
carried, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Roberts, Vevera,
Balmer & Neuhauser voting 'aye'; Perret, deProsse & Erdahl voting 'no'.
(NW corner of N. Dodge & N. Dubuque Road).
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-21, Bk.
53; p. 61, APPROVING PREL. PLANNED AREA DEV. PLAN AND PLAT OF COURT
HILL -SCOTT BLVD., PT. 7 as approved by P&Z. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations approving preliminary
plat of Regency Gardens, Pt. 1; approving final plat of Woodland Hills,
Part 2; and approving prel. & final Large Scale Non -Residential Dev.
Plans of Lot 2, BDI, First Addn. were noted.
John Suchomel, 330 N. Lucas, appeared asking that Council consider
his request regarding the Johnson County Disaster Fund explained in a
letter to the Mayor.
Public hearing was held on the proposal to amend the Iowa City
Building Code, by eliminating the Building Code requirements for sprinklers
or automatic fire extinguishing systems and wet standpipes, and to
further amend the code to allow an enclosed shopping mall to be built
adjacent to a parking garage owned by the City and be interconnected
through fire corridors, and to be further modified to reword the definition
of an open parking garage to allow a public parking ramp to be built
according to the Council approved design plans as submitted by the
architect. City Mgr. Berlin commented on the three issues raised, and
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each issue was further explained by Staffinembers Glaves, Siders, & Fire
Chief Keating.
Public hearing was held on the proposed ORD. AMENDING HOUSING
OCCUPANCY AND MAINTENANCE CODE BY INCLUDING A PARAGRAPH PROVIDING A
CHECKLIST SUITABLE FOR USE BY TENANTS & THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF THE
RENTAL PROPERTY TO DETERMINE DEFICIENCIES EXISTING IN A RENTAL UNIT
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY, AND REQUIRING THAT A COPY OF THE COMPLETED CHECKLIST
BE GIVEN TO THE TENANT PRIOR TO EXECUTION OF THE LEASE. Jean Lawrence
and Jeff Albright, representing the Protective Assn. of Tenants, and
Senior Housing Inspector Burke appeared. After discussion of whether or
not the list was to be provided only upon request of the tenant; the
role of the inspection dept.; and answers to several questions by City
Atty. Hayek: it was moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the
proposed ordinance be amended by striking the words, 'UPON THE REQUEST
OF THE TENANT'., from the Title, and in Sec. II.F. striking the words,
'When requested by a prospective tenant'. Motion carried, 4/3, on roll
call vote; deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret voting 'aye'; Roberts,
Vevera and Balmer voting 'no'. City Mgr. Berlin commented that the
staff policy will be that at the time the rental permit is issued, staff
will ask fora file copy of the checklist for the City file, unless
Council says different. Apartment Assn. & others concerned will be made
aware of the change in the ordinance.
Public hearing was held on the proposed RES. of Necessity declaring
that public convenience and necessity required the proposed taxicab
service applied for by A Better Cab Co. (7 taxicabs). Moved by deProsse,
seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-22, Bk..53, pp. 62-63, DECLARING
THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRES ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN
TAXICAB CERTIFICATES TO 'A BETTER CAB CO.' Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Public hearing was held on
the proposed taxicab fare for this company. Ralph Oxford, representing
Super Cab & Yellow -Checker Cabs, and Rollin Peters appeared with several
questions which were answered by Atty. Hayek. Moved by Neuhauser,
seconded by Roberts, to approve the fares as submitted and published.
Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. The Police Chief will report on request
for cab stand at the next regular meeting.
Mayor Vevera announced a vacancy for a six-year term expiring
3/1/85, on the Airport Commission. He stated that the 2 vacancies on
the Board of Appeals would be readvertised.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the City Manager
convey to all crews working on the recent snow removal, a resolution
from the Council commending them for their outstanding efforts. Motion
carried unanimously, 7/0.
Balmer asked if other Councilmembers would reconsider the Council
Policy prohibiting travel to non -ERA states. The City Mgr.'s memo was
discussed. Asst. City Mgr. Helling advised that the CATV Commission job
description and application form had been finalized and minor changes
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made on the standard Commission application. Moved by Neuhuaser, seconded
by Perret, to authorize advertising for the 5 vacancies on the CATV
Commission in accordance with the ordinance. Motion carried unanimously,
7/0.
City Mgr. Berlin pointed out that requests for emergency snowplowing
should be made to the Council, the Dir. of Public Works or to him.
deProsse called attention to her concerns regarding the closing of
public schools and effect on the Comprehensive Plan. City Mgr. Berlin
advised that he had had several conversations with Supt. Cronin on the
matter. Cronin suggested an informal discussion. Council requested
that a letter be written to the School Board noting Council's concerns,
stating that Neuhauser and Balmer would represent the Council at an
informal discussion, the staff to make a presentation on the Comprehensive
Plan.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-23, Bk. 53,
p. 64, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT TO PURCHASE LAND FROM SOLNAR,
for extension of Reno Park, $1,200. Affirmative roll call.vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn the.meeting,
9:45 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
ROBERT A. VNRT, RAW
B E S OL US, CITY CLERK
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BUDGET SESSION
JANUARY 10, 1979 7PM
Iowa City City Council met in informal session for discussion of the
FY80 budget, in the Conference Room at the Civic Center at 7:00 PM on
January 10, 1979. Councilmembers present: deProsse, Vevera, Roberts,
Perret,-Balmer. Absent: Neuhauser, Erdahl. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding.
Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Vitosh, Jones. Others
present as noted for certain budget discussions. Tape-recorded on Reel
1179-1, Side 1, 2120 to End, & over to Side 2, 1 -End.
City Manager Berlin stated that compensation for management would be
discussed at a later date, and that Capital Improvements had not been
included in the budget. Budgets discussed were as follows:
CITY CLERK Stolfus present.
The only change was the addition of a part-time person. Vitosh explained
wage adjustment.
HUMAN RELATIONS Zukrowski, Helling, Higdon, present.
Berlin noted that additional funding might have to be added to Level III
for computer services. Level IV was addition of part-time assistant.
Applications are now being received for the vacancy in the Director's
position, 2 Councilmembers not favoring filling the vacancy. Outreach
programs & benefits of computer services explained. 3 Councilmembers
thought the salary was too high. 2 Councilmembers did not favor -.-
the part-time person addition, l did not want to expand the work.
City Mgr..Berlin pointed out that if any.level of the budget had not
been stamped !Approved', by the Administration, it wouldn't be in the
budget unless Council decided to add as they go along. Vevera stated
that there were not 4 votes to add Level IV.
CITY MANAGER Berlin, Helling, Tinklenberg present. .
Berlin explained that there were no significant changes in Levels I & II,
and Broadband Telecommunications Specialist was in Level III. There is
no revenue from fees yet to support the position for the first year.
As Council adopted the Ord. setting out the duties for this position,
it will be funded.
For Energy Conservation, Berlin explained the change in funding at Level I.
He suggested that Tinklenberg and the Commissioners should list the savings
to the City from their projects. There was no consensus to fund Level II.
CITY ATTORNEY Hayek present.
City Attorney John Hayek presented several comments regarding management
salaries, a copy of these comments distributed with the packet of 1/19/79.
He asked that Council look not only at the Legal Dept., but at the whole
picture, and pointed out changes in salary levels that he wanted for his
department.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Conference Room, 10:00 P.M.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer�to adjourn to closed session to
discuss litigation with CRI&P Railroad, as announced at 1/9/79 Council
meeting. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Erdahl
absent; Balmer, deProsse, Perret, Roberts & Vevera voting 'aye'.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret to authorize the City Attorney to
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proceed as he had requested and outlined. Affirmative vote unanimous,
5/0, Neuhauser b Erdahl absent. Moved by Perret,seconded by Roberta,
Motion
adjourn
Tape-recordedbudget ndiscussion carried
to Reel 79 -ES 14, Side1, 136tounanimously,
314
10:05 5/0.
FINANCE DEPT.- vitosh & Jones present.
The $100,000 for self insuring of general liability is carried in the
celebrate their fire[ year in operation,
balances of the general fund. To
Word Pry ng will give Councilmembers a demonstration. Word Process -
out the budgetyear, as
ing saved considerable time in puttingRiek Management tCouncilmembersell
his
as not having extra help for typing.
are covered under Public Official Liability Bond. There is a possibility
of purchasing liability insurance soon which could include Police & Fire
Public Official liability insurance. Berlin will check with ICMA re
self-insuring against fire. Parkk& Level 3 includes staff for
maintenance of the new parking ramp, only an estimate at this point.
Increase in long-term parking rates was discussed. Berlin noted that
the Council's policy was to not allow long-term parking in CBD, but
also to remain somewhatflexible. vitosh questioned whether or not the
U Smash 'Em Bldg. should be torn down and area used for parking. There
was no consensus regarding the building's use.
COUNCIL
�loyee Appreciation'Dinner One Councilmember against including union
agreed
employees, 2 Councilmembers favoregd the dinner, 2 Councilmembers parkingp
eolicies
if employes paid the full parkin fee. Differences in parking
at all buildings were discussed. State law will not allow cities to
require that employees live in the city where they work. Increase
in Council Salaries A 7Y. increase was suggested by Ferret. There was
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a majority who wished to increase the salaries.
Meeting adjourned, 11:00 P.M.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
JANUARY 15, 1979
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: January 15, 1979, 1:30 PM in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Roberts, deProsse, Vevera, Neuhauser, Balmer,
Perret, Erdahl.
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for
certain discussions, as noted.
TAPE-RECORDED ON REEL 79-3, Side 1, 1 -End, & over to Side 2, 1-30.
PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATIONS Schmeiser present.
Rezoning SEof N. Dodge between Summit & Conklin from CH to Cl Zone.
Council discussed the zone for the private cemetery. Berlin noted
that the ordinance could be broadened to include some other way to
deal with this issue.
Rezoning; Ty'n Cae,from County Al to City RIB
Has been annexed and Council may proceed with the readings of the Ord.
rezoning, but the final consideration will not be on the agenda until
the approval of the City Development Board has been received.
Fence Ordinance On second page, the word object has been changed to
sphere.
Prel. PAD of plan & plat for Court Hill Scott Blvd. VII
A public hearing is not required on the preliminary, but on the final.
The resolution on the agenda approves the preliminary subject to the
approval of the final plan and plat. Staff will investigate possibility
of having hearing on preliminary.
Prel.Plat ReAencvCardene Part I
Balmer advised that he would abstain from voting on this subdivision as
he has a financial interest in the company. Schmeiser noted that 3,4,5-
plexes are planned. Proposed street patterns were discussed, Staff will
bring a plan for the whole area to the next informal meeting for
discussion.
Woodland Hills
Developer Schintler & his attorney were present. Regarding the policy for
maintenance of the storm water management detention area, the City Mgr.
advised that the property owner will maintain the grass and cleaning of
area & outlet, the City will maintain the outlet. Schintler outlined
the proposal which would remove 200 trees for the retention area. This
is in the Rapid Creek watershed to the Iowa River. Staff will consider
absorption rate formula in undeveloped land as present formula is for
in -city land. Schintler will waive Feb. 13th consideration date.
Prel./Final LSNRD BDI (Business Dev. Inc.) Lot 2, Bill Bywater present
Note re 6" main & hydrant has been placed on the plat. Staff has
checked attainment of air-quality standards & they came out o.k.
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Council Informal
January 15, 1979
AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Checklist for Housing Rental -Housing Cormnission resolution against 500-575
noted. City Mgr. to investigate suggestions.
2. Regarding memo from Ryan on demolition of Yocum building on city
property, it was suggested that the work be done at the City's
convenience.
3. Taxicab fares requested by A Better Cab Co. are approximately the
same as existing cab fares. Police Chief Miller is investigating
request for cab stand. Council discussed licensing of cab drivers
and identification for them, several agreeing that they would like
to pursue the idea. Staff to investigate if and why this was
deleted from consideration in the new taxicab ordinance.
BUDGET DISCUSSION Vitosh & Jones present.
Airport Commission Bleckwenn present.
Berlin called attention to additional budget material on the airport sent
out in the packet. Council discussed the access easement on page 328, and
as the agreement involved landowners, they will have to do the basic
improvement to the road; survey showed that 2/3 of people would be willing
to financially help in T -hangar with long term lease on land; need for
Master Plan to get federal funding; utilization of airport by industry
& hospital, should hospital pay instead of taxpayers?; increase in flow-
age fees; airport as a viable part of the community, attracting industry
to provide jobs & taxpayers; a financial analysis for the airport from
outside to make operation more profitable. Berlin requested that Vitosh
look at the economic projection of leasing hangars at the rates we have,
etc, so that Council can see the payoff. He suggested that the Commission
look at alternative methods of funding to finance operations by user
fees such as, charging parking fees, financing shop building with the
fixed based operator, looking into condomimium T -hangar financing. It
was suggested that as the Airport Commission is a voluntary group, that
the Staff could give them some help, if they request it. Council asked
to see the City Attorney's legal opinion given to the City Assessor
re taxes on present shop building. Mayor Vevera stated that a majority
of Councilmembers agreed with the City Manager's comments and level
approved for the budget. Comm. Embree discussed 3 basic problems she sees.
575-1677
SNOW REMOVAL Plastino present. 1677-1780
Plastino reported that the cleaning of snow from the streets would be
done by 5PM tomorrow. There was no trash pickup Monday and Tuesday.
In answer to a question, he advised that the women handle the trucks
as well as the men do. Possible help for the situation would be for
Council to adopt the two resolutions on parking as recently discussed,
on calendar parking and parking prohibitions.
Police Department Budget Chief Miller present. 1780-2000
Level 3 of 4 includes 2 officers assigned to the uptown area. He is
requesting one four-wheel drive vehicle & 7 add'l. patrol vehicles.
The State pays for training at the State Training Academy, the City
pays for food and transportation. Miller called attention to the Crime
Prevention program, target area the near northeide. Crossing Guards
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Miller reported that Don Akin is doing a super job as supervisor of the
program. As this item had previously been discussed, the consensus of
the Council was that the City Manager write to the Iowa City School
Board offering to allot $25,000 for employment of crossing guards,
with the school board administering the program and financing any
other costs above that amount. Miller reported that they receive
about 150 false intrusion alarms each month, and later Council will
receive information on licensing and regulating alarm systems.
Animal Control Extra help is needed for licensing procedures. He
explained the proposed new policy on licensing and computerizing
files. The added revenues could be applied to funds for a new
animal shelter. They are not using CETA employees, as they are
not as reliable as needed.
Fire Department Chief Bob Keating present. 2000 -End
Keating commented that equipment is in good shape and pointed out that 6 1-30 Side 2
meal money is now in personal services. The question was asked whether
or not the City could require smoke detectors in all mobile homes, as
we do license mobile home parks. We now require them in new single-
family dwellings. Vitosh explained how the Fire Protection Contract (Univ.)
was calculated. The $270,000 charge (up from $225,000 last year) is based
on buildings square footage. Staff was requested to report on formula
iused,for the calculations.
I' MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
As deProsse has said she would vote in favor of the resolution, the City
Manager was directed to add the resolution to the next agenda.
Meeting adjourned, 5:00 PM.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 24, 1979
INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING: JANUARY 24, 1979, 7:00 P.M. in the Conference
Room and later in the Council Chambers for budget discussions.
Mayor Vevera presiding until 8:40 PM, Mayor Pro tem Balmer finishing
the meeting.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perrot,
Roberts, Vevera.
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Vitosh, Jones.
TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 79-4, Side 2, 22-2073.
JOHNSON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION Emil Brandt present. 22-150
Brandt answered several questions on the following subjects: Area
Transportation Study, transit plan update, quality of planning in East
Central Iowa RPC., funding from crime commission. There is 3.5% increase
in budget request for Iowa City, altho the total budget is up 6%.
HUMAN SERVICES STUDY Carol Spaziani 6 Pam Ramser present. 150-994
As Pam Ramser is the wife of Councilmember Erdahl, an opinion on
conflict of interest was given by Asst. Atty. Bowlin, who advised that
aldio there was not a conflict of interest, there is an appearance
of a conflict of interest, so Erdahl stated that after careful
thought, he would abstain from voting on this issue.
Spaziani outlined the present status of the Human Services program,
advising that 14 service area profiles had been completed to
establish a data base, and asked for a response from Council to
their questions in cover letter sent 12/1/78. At a recent meeting
with the committee, the four Johnson County Supervisors present
did not have a high level of interest in funding for this project,
however they endorsed the 3 -way program and budget review process.
Mary Ann Volm was present for United Way, and presented a proposal
as did Human Services,on the program broken down into three sub -
packages. Spaziani noted that they could operate in either
proposal. Concern was expressed that altho there was a lot of
information, some evaluation should have been provided. Linda
Schreiber, City representative; Harold Donnelly, County repre-
sentative; 6 David Chancey, research assistant from Urban Regional
1 Planning; and Pam Ramser, Human Needs Study contributed to the
discussion. The City Manager was directed to meet with the
Committee d Supervisors or representative to decide on key elements.
Mayor Vevera advised that he was sick and would leave the meeting.
Mayor Pro -tem Balmer presided for the rest of the meeting, 8:40 PM -
10:00 PM, which was held in the Council Chambers to make decisions
on funding for the requests in Aid to Agencies.
AID TO AGENCIES
Aid 6 Alternative for Victims of Spouse Abuse -request was withdrawn 994-2073
Berlin's memo re Regional Service noted. Several questions
surfaced regarding the regional program, so a discussion will
be scheduled later.
American Red Cross - no funding. Council had made a previouF jecision
that requests not previously funded by Council would not receive
funding.
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January 24, 1979
Babe Ruth League Consansus to fund $1284. if questionnaire is returned.
Boys Baseball Consensus to fund $1284. if questionnaire is returned.(7%)
Friends of Children's Museum Majority consensus to fund $2140. (7%)
Girls: Softball Consensus to fund $1284.(7%)
HERA No funding, as not previously funded by Council.
Johnson County Council on Aging Bridgeman stated that she had made a
mistake in the funding request, so was asking for $19,800. They are seeking
sources of funding as their Chore Program was not funded out of the Block
Grant monies. Consensus to fund $19,800.
Mayor's Youth Increase in salaries is because of the raise in minimum wage.
Consensus was to fund $23,133.
Vitosh explained that there was $33,400 in general revenue sharing funds
not allocated, which could be used if Council exceeds the amount of $181,250
allocated to Aid to Agencies by the Staff.
MECCA Altho it was pointed out that at one time (1972) Council had provided
Puuds, [be consensus was to not fund this program.
PALS City Mgr. Berlin commented that the program was very effective and
deserved consideration. Janet Martin advised that they had a carry-over
of $4,000 from last year, which could be applied to the 1/2 time persons
salary of $5,000. Consensus was to allow this and fund $13,763.
Rape Victim Advocacy Chief Miller's comments were noted, and consensus
was to fund $9,515.
United Action for Youth Swaim present to answer questions. Salary raises
were from 4%/5%. Berlin noted that more program information was needed
to judge the merit of the program and request for additional staffing,
I also results of present programs. A majority of Councilmembers agreed
on funding of $30,000, and encouraged pursuance of an independent
evaluation of UAY.
Willowcr eek Neighborhood Center Lee's comments on good working relation-
ship noted. Majority agreed on funding of $5615.
Youth homes Consensus to fund $8,000.
Johnson County Regional Planning Commission (not including human Services)
Majority consensus to fund $68,195.
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Crisis Center & Transient Program Consensus to fund $5,000 & $2,500.
Vitosh advised that the total funding approved by Council totaled $191,513,
so $10,263 would be allocated from Revenue Sharing. Council agreed.
Meeting adjourned, 10:00 PM.
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MATERIAL DISTRIBUTED AT INFORMAL SESSION OF 1/29/79
Letter from Jon Graham, Iowa City Housing Conm., re inspection checklist
amendment to Housing Occupancy & Maintenance Code
FY80 Agency Request Funding Breakdown (Budget)
Basic Elements that would be provided by United Way (Budget)
Basic Elements which would be provided by Human Service Support Program
(Budget)
Copy Of C.I.P., FY80-84
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