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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-06 Council minutesCOMPLETE 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, Helling, Hayek, Stolfus, Kraft, Vann, Glaves, Schmeiser. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape N79-6, Side 1, 1-623. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the fo.lowing 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. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 53, as recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-44, p. 102, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR SMITH & CO., 1210 Highland Ct. RES. 79-45, p. 103, REFUNDING PORTION OF CLASS B BEER PERMIT FEE TO T. G. I. FRIDAY'S, 11 S. Dubuque. 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 June 30, 1980. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: D. Wolraich, T. Baldridge & D. Diehl re proposed closing of Melrose Ct. Informa- tion: Memo from City Engr. re parking on Grove St. 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 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 resubdivision. 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. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IdDIBEs Council Activities February 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 persons present with comments. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. City Mgr. Berlin reported on meeting held by staff with School Board representatives to discuss school closings. They reviewed Council's concerns regarding the Comprehensive Plan & school closings in relation to the inner city. It was noted that the schools will actually be used for other school purposes. Another meeting has been scheduled on 2/10/79, 9 A.M. to 12, and Council 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 MORIES I') f� Council Activities February 6, 1979 Page 3 go ahead with the Senior Center on its own, with no housing on the adjoining site. 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. Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn, 8:35 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR -7. ABBIE STOL US, CI4-Y CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101NES MATERIAL SUBMLTTED AT THE INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING OF 1/31/79 & 1/5/79: NEWS RELEASE: Transit Schedules CITY ASSESSOR'S BUDGET FIGURES n MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAE CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 14011JES ,COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 23, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 1/23/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Perret, 7:40 P.M. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Helling, Vann. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape #79-2, Side 2, 470-1530. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, 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., 1/9/79, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Riverfront Comm. -1/10/79; Mayor's Youth Empl. Bd.-12/19/78; Civil Service Comm. -12/28/78; United Action for Youth Board -11/20/78; Housing Comm. -1/10/79 & subcomm.-1/10/79; City Conference Bd.-1/8/79. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 53, recomm. by City Clerk: Res. 79- 24, p. 65, Approving Class C Liquor License for Jirsa-Lovetinsky, Ltd.dba/Moody Blue, 1200 S. Gilbert; Res. 79-25, p. 66, Approving Class B Beer Permit and Res. 79-26, p. 67, Sunday Sales for Quik Trip #509, 225 S. Gilbert; Res. 79-27, p. 68, Approving Cigarette Permit. Motions setting public hearings: On February 13, 1979: To consider amending Zoning Code by deleting permit fees for signs & requiring permit fees to be established by resolution. On February 6, 1979: To Amend Mechanical Code Ord, by deleting mechanical permit fees from the ord., & having them established by resolution. To amend Uniform Fire Code, 1976 Edition, Ord. by exempting publicly - owned open parking garages from requirement of wet standpipes when approved by the Fire Marshal. To receive citizen comments on 5th year Community Development Block Grant application submitted to U.S. Dept. HUD. On February 27th: On proposed resolutions that public convenience and necessity require proposed service applied for by A Better Cab Company, for 7 taxicabs, for Super Cab Co. for 8 taxicabs, & for Yellow -Checker Cab Co. 9 taxicabs. On proposed schedule of fees and charges for A Better Cab Co., Super Cab Co., & Yellow -Checker Cab Co. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Mayor Vevera announced the 8 public hearings as set above. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that the ORDINANCE REZONING 39.84 ACRE TRACT OF LAND FROM COUNTY A-1 TO CITY RIB ZONE (TY'N CAE, EAST OF MORMON TREK & SOUTH OF CITY LIMITS), as approved by P&Z Comm., be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICP,OLAB CEDAR RAPIOS•nCs -10 tuts Council Activities January 23, 1979 Page 2 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that the ORD. AMENDING THE IOWA CITY CODE BY REVISING SEC. 8.10.3.A & Sec. 8.10.27, PROVIDING MORE COMPREHENSIVE REGULATIONS OF FENCES, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-28, Bk. 53, p. 69, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR REGENCY GARDENS, PART 1, as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Perret absent, and Balmer abstaining. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-29, Bk. 53, pp. 70-71, APPROVING PRELIMINARY & FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR LOT 2, BDI, 1st ADON., as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call voce unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-30, Bk. 53, pp. 72-73, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF MEADEVILLE SUBDIVISION, 2 miles SW of City Limits on Rohret Road, as recommended by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Bill Wright, 529 E. College, appeared regarding possible irregulari- ties in procedure for snow removal, and advising of inadequate parking in his area. City Mgr. Berlin will investigate the complaint. Councilman Perret arrived for the meeting, 7:40 P.M. Glenn Havel, 512 N. Van Buren, appeared favoring odd/even parking, with University providing parking for students. Mayor Vevera announced the public hearing on the proposed SNOW EMERGENCY ORDINANCE. City Atty. Hayek pointed out that a rough draft of a proposed ordinance, an adaption of the Ames Ord., had been distributed to Council before the meeting. Bill Wright commented. John Morrissey, 233 S. Lucas, appeared supporting calendar parking, with a reasonable hour for moving vehicles from one side to the other. City Mgr. Berlin outlined several procedural changes he was contemplating as a result of the constant snowfall, which will be given to the public in a press release. deProsse expressed concern over short notice of change given to Wednesday garbage route. Public hearing was held on use of General Revenue Sharing monies of $913,625 for the FY80 proposed budget. Marilyn Nickelsburg, Pres, of Friends of the Children's Museum, and Lois Lunetta appeared regarding their request for funding, contributions and program, as they could not attent the budget session on 1/24, which will include Aid to Agencies. Mayor Vevera announced that no action was needed at this time on the recommendations of the Riverfront Commission that up to $7,500 of the $75,000 CDBG funds be allocated for Riverfront Improvements for MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 110IpF5 Council Activities January 23, 1979 Page 3 administrative use in writing grant applications & other administrative work on Riverfront projects, and that the allocation of $30,000 or 30% (whichever is less) of the total cost of construction of a Rocky Shore Drive bicycle trail be made, this funding to be contingent upon a 70% match from Federal Aid Highway funds. Mayor Vevera then announced one vacancy for a three-year term on the Governor Lucas Square Commission expiring on Feb. 7, 1981; and one vacancy for a three-year term on the Johnson County Regional Planning Comm. The City Manager requested that the resolution awarding the contract for the Governor Street bridge project be deferred for one week to see if something can be worked out.Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to so defer the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Erdahl commented that the Muscatine/Court Bridge had opened, and letters should be written to Seaton's Grocery & neighbors thanking them for their patience and cooperation. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adodt RES. 79-31, Bk. 53, pp. 74-76, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR FAUS PROJ. NO. M- 4051(1)--81-52, AGREEMENT NO. 78 -F -040(A) (construction costs). Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved Balmer, seconded b 2 pp• 77-79, APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FORoFAUSES. PROJ9 NO' Mk4051B. (2)-- 81-52, AGREEMENT NO. 78 -F -083(A) (right-of-way acquisition costs). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-33, Bk. 53, p. 80, AUTHORIZING FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/SMALL CITIES PROGRAM PREAPPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $530,000 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED INCLUDING ALL UNDER- STANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT (Armory Area, along Ralston Creek between Harrison & Kirkwood). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt the resolution authorizing and directing the City Clerk to publish notice of intent to accepparel 82-1b North Bay Bayproposal to Constr. Co.puC tysMgr. Berlinepointedaoutethatlthiscresolution provides notice of public hearing, and Council would receive recommen- dation from Design Review Comm. before they finalized a contract. Annette Lilly, Chrp. of DRC, presented the committee's concerns. Atty. Hayek suggested not publishing the notice if there were any doubts. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to defer the resolution indefinitely. Motion carried unanimously, 7/6. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to defer the resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute & the City Clerk to attest an agreement MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CCDAP RAPIDSOF_'• '1011!F.5 Council Activities January 23, 1979 Page 4 with Johnson County/Municipal Civil Defense Agency, until after the next Civil Defense meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-34, Bk. 53, pp. 81-86, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE & THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13c OF THE URBAN MASS TRANS- PORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED, BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LEAD AGENCY, AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, LOCAL 183, AND LOCAL 12, THE UNION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. i Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 77-2859 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1976 EDITION AND SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS by exempting publicly - owned open parking garages from certain requirements, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 7/0. Affirma- tive roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING HOUSING OCCUPANCY 4 MAINTENANCE CODE BY INCLUDING A PARAGRAPH PROVIDING A CHECKLIST SUITABLE FOR USE BY TENANTS AND THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF THE RENTAL PROPERTY TO DETERMINE DEFICIENCIES EXISTING IN A RENTAL UNIT PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 4/3, Roberts, Balmer and Vevera voting 'no'. Roll call vote on first vote for passage, 4/3, on the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, deProsse, Erdahl & Neuhauser. Nays: Roberts, Balmer and Vevera. Kucharzak is to present his concerns re enforcement at informal session of 1-29-79. Rachael Dennis, 1110 N. Dubuque, appeared favoring the checklist. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 9:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CL RK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DLS 1I0INES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 1/23/79 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 1/23/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Perret, 7:40 P.M. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, 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., 1/9/79, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: River - front Comm. -1/10/79; Mayor's Youth Empl. Bd.- 12/19/78; Civil Service Comm. -12/28/78; United Action for Youth Board -11/20/78; Housing Comm. -1/10/79 & subcomm.-1/10/79; City Conference Bd.-1/8/79. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 53, recomm. by City Clerk: Res. 79-24, p. 65, Approving Class C Liquor License for Moody Blue. Res. 79-25, p. 66, Approving Class B Beer Permit and Res. 79-26, p. 67, Sunday Sales for Quik Trip #509. Res. 79-27, p. 68, Approving Cigarette Permit. Motions setting public hearings: On February 13, 1979: To consider amending Zoning Code by deleting permit fees for signs & requiring permit fees to be established by resolution. On February 6, 1979: To Amend Mechanical Code Ord, by deleting mechanical permit fees from the ord., & having them established by resolution. To amend Uniform Fire Code, 1976 Edition, Ord. by exempting publicly -owned open parking garages from requirement of wet standpipes when approved by the Fire Marshal. To receive citizen comments on 5th year Community Development Block Grant application submitted to U.S. Dept. HUD. On February 27th: On proposed resolutions that public convenience and necessity require proposed service applied for by A Better Cab Company, for 7 taxicabs, for Super Cab Co. for 8 taxicabs, & for Yellow -Checker Cab Co. 9 taxicabs. On proposed schedule of fees and charges for A Better Cab Co., Super Cab Co., & Yellow -Checker Cab Co. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES dfO RlCS Official Actions January 23, 1979 Page 2 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that the ORDINANCE REZONING 39.84 ACRE TRACT OF LAND FROM COUNTY A-1 TO CITY R1B ZONE (TY'N CAE, EAST OF MORMON TREK & SOUTH OF CITY LIMITS), be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that the ORD. AMENDING THE IOWA CITY CODE BY REVISING SEC. 8.10.3.A & Sec. 8.10.27, PROVIDING MORE COMPREHENSIVE REGULATIONS OF FENCES, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-28, Bk. 53, p. 69, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR REGENCY GARDENS, PART 1. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Perret absent, and Balmer abstaining. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-29, Bk. 53, pp. 70-71, APPROVING PRELIMINARY & FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR LOT 2, BDI, 1st ADDN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-30, Bk. 58, pp. 72-73, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF MEADEVILLE SUBDIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Bill Wright appeared regarding possible irregularities in procedure for snow removal, and advising of inadequate parking in his area. Councilman Perret arrived for the meeting, 7:40 P.M. Glenn Havel appeared favoring odd/even parking, with University providing parking for students. Mayor Vevera announced the public hearing on the proposed SNOW EMERGENCY ORDINANCE. Bill Wright & John Morrissey appeared. Public hearing was held on use of General Revenue Sharing monies of $913,625 for the FY80 proposed budget. Marilyn Nickelsburg, Pres. of Friends of the Children's Museum, and Lois Lunetta appeared. Mayor Vevera then announced one vacancy for a three-year term on the Governor Lucas Square Commission expiring on Feb. 7, 1981; and one vacancy for a three-year term on the Johnson County Regional Planning Comm. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CCDAR RAP]DS•DCS MOIfiCS Official Actions The City Manager requested that the resolutior January 23, 1979 awarding the contract for the Governor Street Page 3 bridge project be deferred for one week to see if something can be worked out. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to so defer the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-31, Bk. 53, pp. 74-76, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR FAUS PROJ. NO. M-4051(1)--81-52, AGREEMENT NO. 78 -F -040(A) (construction costs). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-32, Bk. 53, pp. 77-79, APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR FAUS PROJ. NO. M-4051(2)--81-52, AGREEMENT NO. 78 -F -083(A) (right-of-way acquisition costs). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-33, Bk. 53, p. 80, AUTHORIZING FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/SMALL CITIES PROGRAM PREAPPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $530,000 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT (Armory Area, along Ralston Creek between Harrison & Kirkwood). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt the resolution authorizing and directing the City Clerk to publish notice of intent to accept a proposal to purchase and redevelop Urban Renewal parcel -82 -lb, North Bay Constr. Co. Annette Lilly, Chrp. of DRC, presented the committee's concerns. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to defer the resolution indefinitely. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to defer the resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute & the City Clerk to attest an agreement with Johnson County/Municipal Civil Defense Agency, until after the next Civil Defense meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-34, Bk. 53, pp. 81-86, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE & THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13c OF THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED, BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LEAD AGENCY, AND THE MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•Dr'. 1I0171rS Official Actions AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL January 23, 1979 EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, LOCAL 183, AND LOCAL 12, THE Page 4 UNION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 77-2859 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1976 EDITION AND SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS by exempting publicly-owned open parking garages from certain requirements, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING HOUSING OCCUPANCY & MAINTENANCE CODE BY INCLUDING P. PARAGRAPH PROVIDING A CHECKLIST SUITABLE FOR USE BY TENANTS AND THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF THE RENTAL PROPERTY TO DETERMINE DEFICIENCIES EXISTING IN A RENTAL UNIT PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY, 'le considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 4/3, Roberts, Balmer and Vevera voting 'no'. Roll call vote on Ifirst vote for passage, 4/3, on the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, deProsse, Erdahl & Neuhauser. Nays: Roberts, Balmer and Vevera. Rachael Dennis appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 9:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/ROB�ERRTu/JAS. VEVERA, MAYOR s�/A/B'BIE STO�LUSC)ITY CL�E�itted X79. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP IDS- DES MO I lit INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 18, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING: JANUARY 18, 1979, at 7:25 PM in the Conference Room at the Civic Center, for budget discussion. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Vevera, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: deProsse, Roberts. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Vitosh, Jones, Helling TAPE-RECORDED ON REEL 79-3, Side 2, 28 -End. PARKS 6 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 28-850 Showalter, Hauber, Lee, Howell 6 Commissioners McLaughlin, Boutelle, Gilpin, Knight and Crumm present. Showalter outlined plane for the arboretum on 40 acres north of Hickory Hill Park. Plantings are received at no coat from other arboretums. Central Business Diet. Maintenance Discussion centered around who would be cleaning up trash on Washington St. 6 Plaza area, will businesses cooperate? University contracts out their work now, and contracting is not financially advantageous. The Chamber of Commerce will be discussing this issue at their meeting on Wednesday at 4:00 PM. Determination needs to be made on who takes care of the center of the Plaza and where to put trash from the 10' area. The City removes all the snow now up to the stores, and will probably have to continue to do so, so that chemicals will not be used on the bricks. Con4ensus of Council was that emphasis would be placed on trees and plantings maintenance, looking at alternatives for trash pickup with the Downtown Association, the Chamber of Commerce and Project Green. Seiberling, representing Project Green stated theyatrongly support adequate budgeting for trained personnel. Annual Tree Planting Program Hauber stated that previous consensus was to take care of the trees we already have, and noted that they are scraping the bottom to maintain these now; however; the staff could get a project together. Consensus of Council was to fund Level 2 of the Forestry -Nursery budget. Showalter suggested a long term project, dividing the town into sections. Recreation Lee advised that the expansion of outdoor activities included individual and staff ideas, a self-supporting plan with existing staff. Construction of restrooms, listed on pages 399-400, Gen. Revenue Sharing funds. Lee stated that relationships are better with Mark IV programs. Government Buildings Berlin advised that the roof still leaked making unsatisfictory working conditions. It was suggested that the Civic Center roof should not be level, but a pitch put on it. Berlin called attention to a new rubberized material. LIBRARY Eggers, Bezanson, Kirkman, Farber, Hyman, Ostedgaard, Moore 850-1700 an Ric erson present.(Board of Library Trustees 6 Library Director.) Answering a question, Eggers commented that in Iowa, compared to libraries our size, Iowa City does not stack up very well to the State 6 National Standards, because the collection is too small, however circulation is high. Re books per capita, Iowa City has about 60% of volumes necessary. They try not to duplicate the University Library collection. Because the University is here, Iowa City Library has to provide more services, because there are more library users. Chrm. Bezaneon outlined what will be transpiring in the next couple years. He commented that the MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPT DS- 01, s. !Io111F5 ' �N Page 2 Informal Council January 18, 1979 success of the bond issue shows the feelings of the citizenry. Their work has been divided between three committ4es; a building committee, one focusing on equipment and interior of building, and a fund-raising committee. They have reduced their request by $12,000 (Level 3) as grants have been received , $6,000 to build the collection, and $16,000 to provide staffing to process the added collection. He explained the first phase of con- verting circulation to data processing. The computer, $144,000, (provided for in the bond issue) will replace the card catalog. The $77,000 grant request would provide for audio visual equipment. It was pointed out that the schools are more advanced in equipment than the Library. Proposed state & federai funding (page 318) was explained. Bezanson advised that in Level 3, no change in services is reflected, as they will have too much to do with the new library. They omitted the $12,100 costs for maintenance contract for computer services already contracted for from Levels 1 & 2. They will rewrite their package to deal with information on changes presented. The seven additional hours open would be four on Sunday and three on Thursday. Provision of tapes, film, art prints and records was discussed. Charges for services for other communities will be recalculated, to make sure it is what our own taxpayers are paying. PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 1800 -End Kraft, Schmeiaer, Vann & Glaves present. Berlin advised that the bikeway improvements in Level 4 of 4 in Dept. Adm. will be picked up in the CIP as Riverfront Comm. is requesting to do it. Council discussed present progress in Development Program, Involvement of BDI considered. City Mgr. proposed that the department come back with alternative organizational mechanisms for economic development programs. He indicated that there seemed to be no consensus on Council on what the City ought to be doing. Glaves mentioned that some data had been gathered relating to employment mix and tax base mix, information on strengths and weaknesses for the City. This could be submitted for Council discussion after the budget sessions. If a committee is formed, and if the magnitude of demands for stafftime are not reflected in Level 1, he will be back to Council. Meeting adjourned, 11:00 PM MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RArIDs•DrS 110n+rs INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING: JANUARY 22, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Balmer, deProsse, Vevera, Erdahl (1:40 PM), Perret (1:40 PM). Absent: Roberts. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel 079-4, Side 1, 1 -End. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING & ZONING COMM. Schmeiser, Boothroy present. 1-290 Regency Gardens Part I Options for future street patterns in the area were discussed, de-emphasizing traffic thru to Benton. Steve Victor explained Southgate Dev. Co.'s plan for shopping center,office buildings and mixed housing units and its rela— tionship to the Bruce Orr development, & outlined the wet -bottom stormwater detention areas. Council discussed responsibility.for these areas. The plat .will be forwarded to the Parks & Recreation Comm. for their recommendation. AGENDA-COUNCILTIME 1. Amendment to FAUS contract, S. Gilbert St. Project. The formula has 290-650 changed, but as Iowa City is at the maximum contribution, the actual funding will not change. 2. City Mgr. Berlin explained why Item 07, agreement with AFSCME was needed. 3. Mutual Assistance Civil Defense resolution. Concerns of Councilmembers discussed. Mayor Vevera was asked to go back to the Committee, and rewrite the agreement along the lines discussed. deProsse will represent the view of other Councilmembers. 4. Perret suggested not adopting the resolution re Northbay Const. Co. & Parcel 82.1.b, until report from Design Review committee is received. Berlin noted that it was not likely that the developer would ask for city r -o -w. The Mayor noted that a majority of Councilmembers supported passage of the resolution. 5. Neuhauser questioned removal of parking which affects the elderly. Berlin advised making Doris Bridgeman aware of the problems. 6. Berlin pointed out that there would be no Snow Emergency Ord. for tomorrow's meeting, and that certain arterial streets would be posted by the Police Dept. for cleaning of snow, also some alleys so that refuse trucks could use them. Erdahl advised that there could be problems in Summit & Sheridan St. areas with removal of parking. Neuhauser suggested extending calendar parking to the West side of the river, (River & Grove Ste.) BUDGET DISCUSSION - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Vitosh & Jones present. 650 -End Administration-Plastino present. En>zineerin>t-Dietz present. Mass Transit -Mose present. Funding of SEATS explained. Staff to provide costs for extension of night service to midnight, the potential riders from areas of employment, & funding resulting from an in- crease in fare (5 cents). Differential rate for elderly was dis- cussed. Possible service to University Heights will be discussed Feb. 5th. Streets -Minter present. Level 3 is support of CIP, with MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAR CCOAR RAPIDS -9[S Rollins Page 2 Informal Council January 22, 1979 temporary work personnel to be hired. As 258 of complaints received are re alley problems, alternatives for projects to upgrade alleys were dis- cussed. Berlin advised that Prez. Carter had turned down Iowa's request for emergency snow removal funds. Traffic Engineering-Brachtel present. It will take 5 years to convert from paint to plastic markings, if the present installations are satisfactory. New railroad crossing materials will be used on the Sand Road crossing. The crossing with the highest automobile traffic is on Gilbert St. The Keokuk/Hwy. 6 project is to convert street lights to sodium vapor. Staff is pursuing funding for gates 6 crossings. Sewer -Boren present. Balmer suggested a raise in rates before the new plant is constructed so that there wouldn't be such a large one then. Plastino recommended considering it closer to construction time. He advised that the grant process is going very slowly. Water -Kron present. He pointed out that the number of water main breaks for 1978 was lower than for 1977. There are 6300 outside meters now. The oversize mains are a long range program suggested by Veenstra 6 Kimm. Refuse-Plastino. Neuhauser noted concerns with charging landfill fees for businesses, but supported a fee for refuse pickup. deProsse supported refuse fee. Several methods of charging were suggested. Erdahl supported a $1.50 fee. Neuhauser & Perret supported a fee if it decreased property tax. Balmer 6 Vevera did not support a fee. Recycling -Added Budget for recycling was noted. Savings at landfill noted. Market for paper or cans discussed.. Equipment Daley present. Daley explained the replace- ment process and reworking of specifications to extend the life of the vehicles, such as using heavy-duty axles. He pointed out that the one- man side -loaders are economical, and cannot be used for recycling pickup. Meeting adjourned, 5 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RnrIDS.Ors 'dORI[s 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, Ferret, Roberts, Vevera. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Belling, 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 Transpurtation 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 & 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 aldw therewas 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; & David Chancey, research assistant from Urban Regional Planning; and Pam Ramser, Human Needs Study contributed to the discussion. The City Manager was directed to meet with the Committee & 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 & 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 previous decision that tequesta not previously funded by Council would not receive funding. FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB LEDAR RAP IDS. Dr% PADIli I.S Page 2 Informal Council Babe Rut�aA`e January 24, 1979 Consensus to fund $1284. if questionnaire is returned. Boys Baseball —�_ Consensus to fund $1284. if questionnaire is returned.(7%) Friends of Childrene Museum Majority consensus to fund $2140. Girl's Softball (1%) Consensus to fund $1284.(7%) HERA No funding, as not previously funded by Council. Johnson CountZ Council on Agin_Doris Brid eman stated that she mistake in the funding request og sources of funding as their Chore Prasraskins for $19 800, had made Grant monies. Consensus to fund $19,800, not funded out OfThethe the Block ars seeking ' onor'` Youth Increase in salaries is because of the raise in minimum wage. Coensus 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 funds, the 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 the of $4,000 from last year, which could be a salaryof Y hada carry-over $5,000. Consensus was to allow thiseandofth 1/2$13time persona Rabe victim Advocacy Chief Miller's comments were noted, and consensus was to fund $9,515. United Action for Youth Swaim present to were from 4% SX. Berlin noted that more program information was to judge the merit of the Salary raises also Judge of program and request for additional staffing, al funding of present programs, A majority of Councilmembers agreed 8 $30,000, and encouraged pursuance of an independent evaluation of $30, Willowcreek Nei hborhood Center Lee's comments on good working relation- ship noted.. Majority agreed on funding of $5615. Youth h� Consensus to fund $8,000. Johnson Count Re ional Plannin ommiseion Majority conaensu8 to fund $68,195. (not including Humeri Services) Crisis Center & Transient ProjZram Consensus to fund $5,000 & $2,500. osh sed at he total 80t$10,2631wouldhbe tallocatedfftomnRevenueapproved Sharing. Council agreed. totaled $191,513, Meeting adjourned, 10:00 pM, 8• Council MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -9U, nolllrs i� MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 22, 1979 9:04 A.M. ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ROOM CIVIC CENTER COMMISSIONERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT: OTHER PRESENT: Nusser, Orelup, Anderson Higdon None RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL NONE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER AND STAFF NONE RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY ATTORNEY NONE SUMMARY OF RELEVANT DISCUSSION Bill Nusser presiding as chairman of the Commission. The Commission stated that there would be no comment on the memoran- dums from attorneys Hayek and Honohan regarding Ron Fort since the decision of the Commission has been appealed to the District Court. The Commission reviewed and discussed the memorandum dated 1-19-79 from attorney Bowlin regarding the open meetings statute. When oral interviews are held, applicants will be informed the meeting is open to the public unless the applicant signs the form requesting a closed session. Forms will be provided for the applicant to sign. Handling of test materials will not change as a result of the new statute. Higdon was instructed to place the announcement of the sergeant's examination in each police officer's mailbox in the Police Department and mail a copy to the Commission members along with the criteria for this promotion. "No applications will be accepted after the February 20 cutoff date" should be included on the announcement. Nusser will contact Chief Miller in regard to command staff input after oral interviews are conducted. Copies of Senate File 16 which relates to the publication of seniority lists and a letter from the Davenport Civil Service Commission indicating affirmative response to organizing and association of Iowa Civil Service Commissions were distributed. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEnAR RAPIDS•DE.S tI0f11Es X30 Y. jCivil Service Commission j January 22, 1979 Page 2 i The aformereCETAoemployeeehasuane beenLreferredttoethedLegaloseh Grant, Department for response. Meeting adjourned. Minutes prepared by June Higdon. I I 1 I I I j I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES FIOIRES 057 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JANUARY 31, 1979 INFCRMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: January 31, 1979, at 7:00 PM in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Vevera, Erdahl, Roberts, Neuhauser, Perret (7:40 PM). Absent: deProsse STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 79-5, Side 2, I -End, and Reel 79-7, Side I, 1-980 TRANSIT City Manager Berlin advised of possible problems with the transit drivers. Due to weather conditions, buses are behind schedules, and use of equipment strained to the maximum. ADDITIONS TO BUDGET Vitosh 8 Jones present. Council has added $3000 for Human Relations data processing, Level 3 of the Library and Level 3 in Housing, totaling $98,761. Additional receipts are $17,463, leaving a total of $81,298 needed. If taxes were increased to cover this, it would amount to an additional 55¢ per $10,000 of average residential property. Vitosh did not recommend taking this amount out of ending balance. U14BUDGFTED EXPENSES FOR FY79 Service Building ($311,000 total) Additional $81,000 Snow Removal ($117,000 budgeted) It 100,000 Calendar Parking Signs 35,000 Total $216,000 There Is a possibility of using $43,000 from water/sewer revenue, and possible allocation from the State for snow removal. RECYCLING -$40.133 Minter noted that there will not be enough one-man packers by July 179 !" to free up personnel for recycling. Pick-up of white goods was 1 discussed. Consensus of Council - leave $40,133 in budget. 1-35 35-400 HUMAN RELATIONS Z $3000 needed for data processing. Time saved worth it. CounclI agreed. Level 4 (staff), Council did not fund. g ENERGY CONSERVATION 400-715 Level 3 will need to be funded to provide matching funds for project. Narrative for Level 2 Is actually the one for Level 3, and vice versa. A majority of Councllmembers were against funding Level 3. LIBRARY Amended Level 3 budget submitted. It was suggested that $ 13,163 of revenue sharing be used, and 4 Councllmembers agreed to Level 3 8 use of revenue sharing. REFUSE COLLECTION FEE A $2.00 charge for both landfill and rof use pickup was suggested. (per month). MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Page 2 Council Informal January 31, 1979 Policy for charging landfill fee was discussed, and more publicity will be put out on who is covered, so that those who are paying and shouldn't be, can call Finance. Refuse Is collected from about 10,000 places. Four Councllmembers agreed on Landfill Fee of $5.10 per Ton. Four Councilmembers agreed on a $2.00 per month fee for refuse pickup. MANAGEMENT SALARIES Vltosh to provide a memo on costs as discussed in her memo. The composition of the committee was discussed, Council suggesting that people from Iowa City area be a part of the group, (who are not City employees), such as Bill Barnes. Past policy which did not even allow raises for management equal to cost -of -living was explained, while Union employees received c -o -I plus step raises. A long-term solution should be found. HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM Erdahl absent from the room. As the Clty and County have not met yet on the issue, the City Manager was directed to come up with a reasonable figure for the budget, for a program. CAPITAL IMPROVE14ENTS PROJECTS Vltosh advised that she would discuss the Fiscal Policy at a later date. She reviewed the three graphs in the CIP booklet, and asked that Council look at the policy for use of Revenue Sharing. She also suggested that projects be classified -'If we have the money', and advised discussing new projects with her to see If the City has the money to pay for a new project. Vltosh requested that Council not bond for operating expenses such as Asphalt Resurfacing. Out of the $947,051 of Revenue Sharing available, $33,426 was not allocated, but $10,263 will go to Aid to Agencies, $10,000 for truck for recycling and $13,163 for Library. Perret discussed designation of Iowa City as a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area, and possible operating funds for transit. A major use of Revenue Sharing Is for Transit. Road Use Tax All three levels of Streets have been approved, but will be discussed along with the CIP. PROJECTS Vitosh asked that Council answer the following questions when consid- ering each project. 1) Approve as presented? 2) a priority as compared to unbudgeted expenses? 3)proper year for construction? 4) approval of funding sources? No Increase Is expected for parking and towing fines this year because of problems as cited. PARKS 8 RECREATION PROJECTS Showalter 8 Commissioners present. Swimming Pool, leave as is. Mercer Park Restrooms, leave as is. Add- Itlon to Rec. Centerwill be left in, with the understanding that Council will get land first for parking before considering funding for addition to Rec. Center or the swimming pool, possibly using those funds for parking project. Willow Creek Tennis Courts, consensus to move up to '80. Completion of City Park Bike Trail, 3/3 to move up to '80. Check with deProsse for her vote. Southwest Park, moved back to 181. Neuhauser voiced concern over location of arboretum. HICROFILHED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES Molu[S 715-1280 1280-1480 1480-2000 Informal Council Page 3 January 31, 1979 PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS Dietz, Minter, Brachtel, Glaves, present. 200 -End Civic Center Heating, Air Conditioning 8 Ventilation, leave as is. Ralston Creek South Branch Detention Structure, leave as is. Linn St. Improvements for Senior Center, Parking Ramp 8 Library, leave as is. Central Business District Alleys -City has responsibility for maintenance of alleys. There was not a consensus for an assessment project. Utilities share of paving after putting utilities underground was explained. This area includes area'included in underground utility ordinance and area between Iowa 8 Washington. Maintenance Districts were suggested. North Branch Storm Water Deten- tion Structure -Ralston Creek,leave as Is. River Corridor Land Impr., leave as is. Benton St. Sidewalk, suggestion made to widen North side for bikeway, but decision was to leave as is. Grand Ave. Widening, leave as is. City Share Extra -Width Paving Proj. Council discussed changing the ordinance, not building streets to provide parking. Brachtel commented that there would be some areas where the City will need extra -width paving, but the policy on on -street parking will have to be dealt with. The funding for 180 will be left at $100,000, but cut In half the succeeding years, to indicate a change in policy. Level 3 of 3, Street Budget, $54,000 for Alley Surfacing - Funding 8 alternative treatments discussed. $35,000 oiling prof. is tin St. budget. It was suggested that the City not pick up garbage from alleys, Tape 79-7 then the alleys would not need so much maintenance and garbage Side I, efficiency would be improved. All Councilmembers agreed 8 Side $54,000 for alley surfacing will be subtracted from the operating 1-615 budget, and that amount freed up in RUT. Equipment Service Bldo. Impr. Proi. For FY80 only $94,500 can be funded by RUT, in '81 $142,300 and all $86,400 in 182. Blkew_ay and Handicapped Curb Cut Proj. 3/3 to leave as is unless other funding found for matching grant. General mailing of bicycle license applications was suggested. Bikeway Pedestrian Trail East Side 3/3, find other revenue, get deProsse's vote. Concrete Street 8 Curb Repair j Dietz called attention to difficulties in collecting on maintenance i bond to pay for repairs. Minter stated that I bus trip was i equivalent to 3200 car trips. Consensus to leave funding in. Sunset St. -Benton to Penfro,*leave as is. Scott Boulevard/Phase I, staff's low priority noted, leave as Is. Scott Boulevard/Phase II, Leave as is. Burlington Street Bridge DOT has many other major bridges In the State, and Is helping out Johnson County. Federal Bridge program funding noted. Leave as is. Iowa Avenue Bridge, Dietz explained new procedure. Leave as Is. Camp Cardinal Road Leave as is. Dubuque St. Improvement,*leave as Is, move back to '81. South Gilbert St. Impr. Estimates outdated, probably will be 1.9 million, problems getting appraisals. Leave as Is. Asphalt Resurfacing The $59,000 RUT saved can reduce G.O.Bonds here, "Council agreed. *The Grand Ave Pro 1. and Dubuque St. Improvement Proj. were taken out of RUT funding and moved to bonding, also Sunset St. out of RUT, moved to bonding. Council agreed, noting that if the Legislature doesn't come thru with some funds, they will rethink using bonding for Asphalt. Funding of $250,000 from RUT was agreed to for each of 5 years. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MoluCs Page 4 Informal Council January 31, 1979 Central Business District Streetscape, Phase II Glaves pointed out that paving, curbs, sidewalk, underground utilities, lighting would cost $820,000, with no amenities package, instead of $500,000. Council agreed to sell bonds, Rocky Shore Bikeway Riverfront Comm. will use block grant money for this project, so $25,000 can be subtracted from Gen. Revenue Sharing. San. Sewer/City Streetscape-Phase 2; leave as is. Ellis Ave. Alley, leave as is. POLLUTION CONTROL 615-720 Wastewater Treatment Facilities Improvement Pro.j., Leave as is. River Corridor Trunk Improvement Pro.(., might get 70/30 split for funding instead of 50/50. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING Crandlc Bridge Signage, leave as is. Benton -Riverside Intersection Impr. Proj., Leave as is. j MASS TRANSIT Bus Stops, Signs 8 Shelters, this,is an addition to the Block Grant funding and AARP funding. Mose wlII present changes later. Leave In. Transit Operation 8 Maintenance Facility, grant being pursued, location where existing maintenance facility is. Leave as is. WATER East Side Water Storage Tank 8 Water Plant Solids Disposal, leave as is. i LIBRARY, leave as is. 720-980 POLICE Animal Control Shelter, funding out of license fees, move back to 181. i Police Statlon Remodeling Pro.f•, need voter referendum for bond Issue. It was suggested that this project be deleted, and Councll look at long-range facilities question. Firing Range, leave as is. FIRE Training Tower Use of parking ramp suggested. Leave as is. PARKING GARAGES A 8 B Leave as is. AIRPORT 10 Unit T -Hangar Pro,j. The Commission will be discussing with Finance use of Revenue Bonds for this and the Shop Building. Parkin Extension, Phase 1, from State Aid 8 Operating. Auto Parking Area Surfacing Proj., will use their own money. CEMETERY WALL Vitosh noted that tests will be made to see if the wall is structurally sound, and if cosmetic work only is needed, money is available. Council agreed. Finalizing the budges' will be scheduled for Feb. 5th. TRANSIT lie II Ing outlined problems in meeting schedules. A record number of passes have been sold. Mose recommends not considering service to University Heights until Spring or Summer, as we are not servicing the Iowa City people adequately. Berlin noted that the Washington Street Parking Lot' would be out In a week. Meeting adjourned, 12:05AM, Feb. I. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DF.S MOI?IES INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 1979 N INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING: February 5, 1979, 1:30 P.N. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevera, deProsse, Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Erdahl, Perret. Absent: None. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED ON REIiL 79-7, Side 1, 980 to End, & Side 2, 1-135. APPLICATIONS TO PL-ANNINC AND ZONING COMM Schmeiser & Boothroy present. 980-1230 Woodland Hills Part -i-, Two memos from Dietz noted, packet 2/2/79. After discussion of storm water management, it was the consensus of the Council to direct the legal staff to work out an agreement to waiver construction until such time as the land is sub -divided or annexed by Iowa City. COMPfITT'I ON COMMUNITY NEEDS Vann & Milkman present. Appointments -Milkman advised that someone from the Armory area was 1230-1348 needed as a representative on the committee. Council decided to re- appoint Hall & McCormick, and actively solicit persons from the Armory area. AGENDA & COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Parking on Sheridan -a majority agreed to leave parking as scheduled1348-1712 now, and re -look at it next spring. (Schedule is for no -parking 8 to 5, Monday thru Friday.) 2. River Street-Neuhauser suggested not allowing parking on the hill, and asking the bus drivers where other problems are, in addition to Woolf Ave./Lee St. and along Woolf Ave. Staff will investigate. Perret supported no parking 8 to 5, Monday thru Friday. Staff to check Oakcrest & Woodside parking restrictions. ILII 3. Ecumenical Housing -As Bob Welsh would like to come, Council decided to discuss it at 2/6/79 meeting. 4. Mose memo on Transit/University Heights noted. Councilmembers agreed q to wait until the crisis situation has improved before discussing. Perret suggested developing a negotiating position. Cost-sharinwill r be discussed next week. g 5. Balmer commented on memo from Chairperson of Housing Commission, noting that Council does consider what they have relayed as important. Staff is checking into concerns over State code, & when Kuchnrzak is ready no report, it was suggested that Council meet with the Commission for discussion. MELROSE COURT PROPOSED CLOSING The beginning of the discussion was not taped. Plastino, Kraft, 1712-2498 Schmeiser, Boothroy, Sheets, P&Z Comm. Blum, University representatives Gibson & Mossman, and neighborhood residents were present. Observations were made concerning Blum's Proposal. Gibson commented that the street north of the Fieldhouse would he closed off in approximately two years, for expansion of the hospital, and that basically he was in agreement with the Staff recommendations. Plastino pointed out that a two - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MDIIHS Page 2 Informal Council February 5, 1979 lane circulation pattern would alleviate 75%/80% of the problems that would be corrected with a diagonal. Mossman related problems connected with the bus stop on Grand. Roberts suggested that Melrose Ct. be re -curbed. Irving Weber proposed a 4 -lane extension of Byington south to Myrtle. Neuhauser, Perret, deProsse & Erdahl agreed to closing of Melrose Ct. at the South end Just east of Brookland Place, widening the turn at Byington & Grand, and follow- ing the recommendations making a good circular pattern, also meeting with the University to plan for what is eventually going to happen to this area. Vevera, Roberts and Balmer were opposed to the closing. Later in the meeting direction was clarified, directing that the closing was the first item of action. EXECUTIVE SESSION Conference Room, 3:45 P.N. All Councilmembers present. 314-790 Staff present: Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Ryan, Helling,.11igdon, Keating, j 'Lukrowski. Tape-recorded Reel 79-14, Side 1, 314-790. City Attorney Hayek I explained the justification for holding a closed session. Moved by fdeProsse, seconded by Balmer to adjourn to closed session to discuss strategy of pending litigation where such disclosure would prejudice or disadvantage the government, regarding specific lawsuit in Johnson County District Court regarding Fire Department personnel issue. Affirmative roll call vote, 7/0, unanimous, Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perrot, Roberts and Vevera voting 'aye'. The City Council was apprised of litigation. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn the meeting, 4:30 PPI. Notion carried unanimously, 7/0. CITY CONFERENCE BOARD MEETING -See minutes of 2/5/79. i SUPIMARY OF BUDGET CHANGES Vitosh & Jones present. 2498 -End Vitosh reported that as a result of the changes made 1/31, Council was short $97,385 in the General Fund and $99,520 in the79 budget, Side 2, the' 79 would have increased property tax by those amounts, if Council 1-95 had not instituted the $2. refuse fee. Road Use Tax changes outlined included: not funding Dubuque St., Sunset St., or Grand Ave, widening (G.O. Bonds instead); increasing asphalt resurfacing to $250,000; reducing amt.for Service Bldg; reducing Streets by deleting rocking of alleys; & to zero out, using $41,135 for snow removal. Changes in s` Revenue Sharing included: increasing Aid to Agencies; adding recycling ? truck; using (ICDA for Rocky Shore Bikeway; moving SW Park to '81; moving Willow Creek Tennis Ct. to '80; and using $35,000 left for Calendar Parking signs to zero out funding. Council agreed. Council requested a review of concerns' regarding garbnge pickup policy. depresse s vote was needed on Bikeway & Handicapped Curb cut project, the Bikeway on East Side of the River, sad on City Park Bike Trail as moved up to '80. deProsse stated support of all three projects. So this made CRS short $10,000. Council decided to take the Central Business District Alley project out of CRS & bond the project. Vitosh requested permission to put asphalt resurfacing in General Fund as an operating expense, rather than in the CIP. Council agreed. MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION 95-135 Vitosh memo on cost, 2/2/79 noted. Salary & fringe are in'the budget under operating and contingency funds. Cost -of -living is 7%. Merit steps will be allowed. Actualtmounts should be made by the City Mgr. & Dept. Heads. Because of the commitment to stay within the President's guidelines, research will be done on flexibility. Meeting adjourned, 5:15 PM. PIICRUFILMED BY DORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES n0 RIES MICROFILMED By JORM MICROLAB U CITY CONFERENCE BOARD FEBRUARY 5, 1979 j CITY CONFERENCE BOARD: February 5, 1979, 4:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Vevera. JOHNSON COUNTY SUPERVISORS PRESENT: Donnelley, Cilek, Shipton. i I. C. COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD: Cazin, Karagan, Hayek. STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Stolfus, City AssessorsBelger 6 Hudson. Mayor Vevera announced that this was the time set for public hearing on the City Assessor's budget for FY'80'in the amount of $160,050, and $10,000 for special appraisal fund, as presentedfW the February 6, 1979 meeting at the meefin9 of y, It was moved by the County, seconded by the City, that Vic Belger be reappointed as City Assessor and the budget as presented be accepted. Motion carried unanimously, 3/0. Mayor Vevera declared the public hearing closed, 4:40 PM. C„J i i i i f / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES