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Home My WebLink About1979-02-06 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 6, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/6/79, 7:40 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret (7:45 P.M.), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Balmer. Staffinembers present: Berlin, :gelling, Hayek, Stolfus, Kraft, Vann, Glaves, Schmeiser. Council minut:s tape-recorded on Tape N79-6, Side 1, 1-623. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items & recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/23/79, subj. to correction, recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Civil Service Comm. -1/22/79. 230 Permit Resolutions, Bk. 53, as recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-44, p. 102, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR SMITH & CO., 1210 :131 Highland Ct. RES. 79-45, p. 103, REFUNDING PORTION OF CLASS B BEER PERMIT FEE TO T. G. I. FRIDAY'S, 11 S. Dubuque. 3% Resolution Setting Public Hearing, Bk. 53: RES. 79-46, p. 104, on 2/27/79 on budget estimate for fiscal year July 1, 1979 to 2 3 3 June 30, 1980. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: ID. Wolraich, 1 FL 3 H a T. Baldridge &3D. Diehl re proposed closing of Melrose Ct. Informa- 3,J_ tion: N Memo from City Engr. re parking on Grove St. s 33 6 N 237 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Balmer & Perret absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-47, Bk. 53, p. 105, APPROVING PREL. PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PART 10, as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Balmer & Perret 238 absent. Councilman Perret arrived, 7:45 P.M. City Mgr. Berlin pointed out staff concern with storm -water detention for Woodland Hills, Part 2. Council consensus was that staff was to work with Legal Dept. to add the requirement that construction of storm - water detention would be requested when Council considered it necessary because of amount of development downstream, to the other two conditions, annexation and re -subdivision. x.39 ; Mayor Vevera advised that Council had discussed, at their informal meeting, the recommendation from Planning & Zoning Commission regarding the closing of Melrose Court and a majority had decided to close the street. The Legal Dept. is investigating proper procedure, and the item will be on the Feb. 13th agenda for consideration. FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES C'_ Al Activities F... ,Lary 6, 1979 Page 2 Public hearing was held to receive citizen comments regarding the City's 5th year application for Community Development Block Grant funds of $935,000. There were �no interested pgrsons present with comments. ,41two .fcnn P>oD v c / 'Ve p tnf+o0eaia*ccE h.Ecoect Public hearing was held on the proposed Ord. amending Ord. 77-2863, the Mechanical Code, by deleting the permit fees for mechanical permits from the ordinance and having them established instead by resolution of City Council. No interested persons were present to speak for or against the amendment. ,2 Q;Z .2 q/ Public hearing was held on the proposed Ord. amending Ord. 77-2861, which adopted the Uniform Fire Code, 1976 Edition, subject to certain amendments. This amendment deletes requirement for wet standpipes in publicly -owned parking garages. There were no interested persons present to speak for or against the amendment. .241-3 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to reappoint James Hall, 712 Second Ave., and Cora McCormick, 230 E. Fairchild, for two-year terms expiring March 1, 1981 on the Committee on Community Needs. The third vacancy will be readvertised, as someone from the Armory neighborhood should be on the Committee. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. 2 H4j Perret pointed out that he had previously called attention to the dangerous railroad crossing on Lafayette/Gilbert St., and noted that there had been an accident there today. He questioned whether or not the City had applied for funds for signals. City Mgr. Berlin noted that Public Works had not yet finished the report. 2q.5' Mayor Vevera, speaking as Mayor and for the Council, commended Mercy Hospital for their energy-saving program. Council requested that a letter of commendation be written to them. Council questioned the status of the City's program. Neuhauser clarified funding for bikeways in the CIP budget; Rocky Shore Bikeway will be funded from CDBG funds, Federal Aid to Highways Act funds & Project Green funds; the other bikeway projects will be funded with Federal Grants (FAHA), the City funding a local share. 21146 City Mgr. Berlin Board representatives concerns regarding the to the inner city. It for other school purpo 9 A.M. to 12, and Coun reported on meeting held by staff with School to discuss school closings. They reviewed Council's Comprehensive Plan & school closings in relation was noted that the schools will actually be used ses. Another meeting has been scheduled on 2/10/79, cil representatives Neuhauser & Balmer will attend. The City Mgr. pointed out staff concerns regarding progress by the Ecumenical Housing Corp. with its application to HUD for elderly housing at Senior Center site. Dr. W. W. Morris, V.P. of EHC, discussed their problems with consultant, Ebenezer Society; and problem regarding air rights with Knights of Columbus. Council discussed possible alternatives & time constraints. A majority of Councilmembers agreed that if the K.C.'s did not make a deal for the air rights by Friday, the City would MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 110111ES I f it Activities Feuruary 6, 1979 Page 3 i i go ahead with the Senior Center on its own, with no housing on the adjoining site. :2 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that ORD. 79-2942, Bk. 15, Pp. 16-19, AMENDING ORD. 77-2859 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1976 EDITION, AND SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, exempting publicly -owned parking garages from certain requirements, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. _2 y� Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn, 8:35 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. ROBERT A VVEVERA, MAYOR ABBI STOLFUS, CIT L R I i I , MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES City of Iowa C-- r MEMORANDUM DATE: February 2, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Ecumenical Housing Corporation housing development. 2,510 Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding complaints about Russell's Towing. 2S / Memoranda from the Director of Finance: 1 a. Summary of budget changes to date AS 2 b. Cost of Management Compensation Committee recommendations 2573 Material from Transit Superintendent: a. Legislative Committee Report 2.5-,qb. Memo - Transit service to University Heights .Z SS c. Memo - Bypassed persons at bus stops zs6 Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Woodland Hills Part 2/Detention Facility 25 7 b. Storm water detention basins 2 6 S c. Recommendations concerning closing of Melrose Court Zs9 d. Alternate side parking 9.60 e. Feasibility of calendar parking on River Street and Grove Street ;26 / f. Design outline for the Ralston Creek South Branch 2 6 2 - Memoranda Memoranda from the Chairman of the Housing Commission to the City Attorney and to the City Council 2 6 3 Copy of letter from Congressman Jim Leach to Secretary of Commerce regarding SMSA status. 2 Gy Minutes of January 24 staff meeting. .Z bS Mayor's Youth Employment Program monthly report for December 1978 a6 6 Agenda for February 7 meeting of the Riverfront Commission -R6 7 Articles:a.Tale of Three Cities' War with Snow ;Z6 V b.Gold ranks 1977 "top 25" most accurate assessors 26 7 c.Not much of a case ,Z 70 d.Consultant reveals plan for D.M. redevelopment 2 7/ Calendar for February 1979 2 7.1, HUMAN SERVICE STUDY - .1CRPC - re DISABILITIES 2 % 21 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIn ES ■ City of Iowa C"`y DATE: February 2, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Ecumenical Housing Corporation housing development. 2So Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding complaints about Russell's Towing. 2 S / Memoranda from the Director of Finance: a. Summary of budget changes to date .25 2 b. Cost of Management Compensation Committee recommendations 253 Material from Transit Superintendent: a. Legislative Committee Report ;zSq b. Memo - Transit service to University Heights Z,55 c. Memo - Bypassed persons at bus stops 25-6 Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Woodland Hills Part 2/Detention Facility A57 b. Storm water detention basins 2 s S c. Recommendations concerning closing of Melrose Court ;Z -s9 d. Alternate side parking a 60 . e. Feasibility of calendar parking on River Street and Grove Street ;26 / f. Design outline for the Ralston Creek South Branch .'2 6 2 - Memoranda from the Chairman of the Housing Commission to the City Attorney and to the City Council 2 6 3 Copy of letter from Congressman Jim Leach to Secretary of Commerce regarding SMSA status.. z 6,y Minutes of January 24 staff meeting. ;z 6 S Mayor's Youth Employment Program monthly report for December 1978 a6 6 Agenda for February 7 meeting of the Riverfront Commission -R6 7 Articles:a.Tale of Three Cities' War with Snow .2 6 V b.Gold ranks 1911 "top 25" most accurate assessors 2 6 7 c.Not much of a case 2 70 d.Consultant reveals plan for D.M. redevelopment 7/ Calendar for February 1979 :2 7-14 HUMAN SERVICE. STUDY - JCRPC - re DISABILITIES 2 7 2 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140MES