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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-13 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 13, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/13/79 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: deProsse, Neuhauser. Staff - members present: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, Hayek, Glaves, Mose. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape M79-6, Side 1, 623-1912. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: oval Of Official subj.Atorcorrection, recommendedsbyrCityCClerkl ouncimtg.' 1/30/79, Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Committee on Community Needs -2/1/79; Planning & Zoning Comm. -1/29 & 2/1/79; Council of Elders -1/10/79; Design Review Comm. -1/24/79; Housing Comm. -1/25/79. Permit Resolutions, recommended by City Clerk, Book 53: RES. 79-48, p. 106, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT & RES. 79-49, P. 107, SUNDAY SALES, for J. Elizondo dba/El Fronterizo, 1200 S. Gilbert; RES. 79-50, p. 108, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT & RES. 79-51, p. 109, SUNDAY SALES, for Krause Gentle Oil dba/I. C. Sav-Mor Kerr- McGee Stationstore, 1104 S. Gilbert; RES. 79-52, p. 110, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT & RES. 79-53, p, 111, SUNDAY SALES, for Cedar Falls Oil Co. dba/Holiday Stationstore, Hwy. 6 & Rocky Shore Or.; RES. 3, DAN I 112, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE, & RES. 79-55, p. 113, DANCING PERMIT for Ambrose-Lovetinsky Inc. dba/Woodfields, 223! E. Washington; RES. 79-58, p. 116, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE & RES. 79-56, p. 114, DANCING PERMIT for Grand Daddy's, 505 E. Burlington; RES. 79-57, p. 115, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS; RES. 79-59, P. 117, DANCING PERMIT for Moody Blue, 1200 S. Gilbert. Motion setting public hearing on 2/27/79 on proposed Ord. closing Myrtle Ave. to through traffic by placing a traffic island west of Greenwood Drive on Myrtle Ave. (eliminates access to Melrose Court from the south). Bank &oTrust, reenproposedramendmentytogHM&OoCodeplD. Grizeltate parking regulations; W. Pickering re trash & garbage pickup regula- tions. Memos from Traffic Engr. re taxi stand at 10 block of Dubuque & on 400 block of E. College. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Neuhauser absent. Mayor Vevera noted the public hearing as set. l - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities February 13, 1979 Page 2 Recommendations of approval from Planning & Zoning Comm. concerning Woodland Hills, Part 2, final plat; Westwinds (Windshire) Prel. LSRD; deletion of sign permit fees from Ord. (to be established by Res.), noted. Public hearing was held on proposed ordinance amending Zoning Code, by deletion of permit fees for signs from the Ord., and requiring permit fees to be established by resolution of City Council. There were no interested persons present to speak for or against the amendment. Public Discussion: G. McCormick, 230 E. Fairchild, re enforcement of ordinance provision requiring garbage containers to be removed from the curb on the same day as collection is made and returned to a place at side or back of a building. Sec. 15-62(d), specifically referring to Davenport/Linn corner. Staff will investigate. Several persons appeared regarding changes proposed & other suggestions for the bus system including: Brad Meyers, 1401k Rochester; Bus Drivers Steve Cook, Susan Crider, Kevin Haughten, Mary Farley, Laura Iliff, Gerald Berwald, Dave Iliff, Bill Peterson, & Steven Shupe. City Mgr. Berlin objected to discussion of breaks, as they are an item to be negotiated with the union. He and Transit Supt. Mose answered questions, & Council discussed Federal & State funding. Perret questioned if changes were being publicized and Mose responded. Mayor Vevera announced a vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/80 on the Board of Adjustment. Perret called attention to JCRPC's letters from Senator Culver & Representative Leach regarding achievement of a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA) designation for Iowa City area. He requested that Dir. of Johnson Co. Regional Planning, Emil Brandt, be commended for his efforts, as he was responsible for bringing it to the attention of the federal officials. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-60, Bk. 53, p. 118, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL BY ADDING POSITIONS (of Broadband Telecommunications Specialist & Senior Center Coordinator) & RE-ESTABLISHING POSITION (of Energy Program Coordi- nator). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Neuhauser absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-61, Bk. 53, p. 119, AMENDING BUDGET AUTHORIZATION RESOLUTION NO. 78-128 FOR PARKS & RECREATION DEPT., CEMETERY DIV. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Neuhauser absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-62, Bk. 53, p. 120, AUTHORIZING FILING OF 5TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEV. BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $935,500 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEV. ACT OF 1974, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES Mo1NEs Council Activities February 13, 1979 Page 3 OFFICER FOR THE GRANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse and Neuhauser absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that ORDINANCE 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 COUNCIL, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 5/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage, 5/0, deProsse & Neuhauser absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD. 77-2861 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1976 EDITION, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS (re wet standpipes in open parking garages) be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 5/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage, 5/0, deProsse and Neuhauser absent. City Attorney Hayek advised against an executive session for discussion of possible acquisition of air rights re K.C.'s property and Ecumenical Housing Corp. housing project. Four Councilmembers were not in favor of purchasing air rights. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn the meeting, 9:10 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. CP6�L��(/ /1�t2sar/ ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR A BIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 30, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. meeting, 1/30/79, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl (7:40), Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Bowlin. Minutes tape-recorded on Reel 79-2, 1530 -End. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recommendations in Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/16/79, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Resources Conservation Comm. -1/23/79; Planning & Zoning Comm. -1/16/79 & 1/18/79; Parks & Rec. Comm. -1/10/79; Housing Appeals Bd.-12/14/78; Library Board -1/10/79; Design Review Comm. -1/17/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 53, as recomm. by City Clerk: RES. 79-36, p. 89, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR L. SMITH DBA/SMITH & CO., 1210 Highland Ct. RES. 79-35, p. 87, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT FOR BUSHNELL'S TURTLE, 127 College St. Motions adopted: Approving work within Highway 6 right-of- way at intersection of Iowa & Riverside for Corridor Sewer Proj. & at intersection of Burlington & Madison within Hwy. 1 right-of- way for underground sanitary sewer for Corridor Proj. To approve disbursements of $2,108,632.27 for November, 1978, as recomm. by Finance Dir., subj. to audit. Resolution: RES. 79-37, Bk. 53, p. 89, ACCEPTING WORK ON ARCHITECTURAL BARRIER PROJECT AT RECREATION CENTER as done by Paulson Constr. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: Human Rights Comm.; Natl. Org. for Women; and IA. Civil Liberties Union; re firefighter Linda Eaton. Dewey's Auto Salvage re proposed renewal proj. for Armory neighborhood. Principal of Henry Sabin School supporting Children's Museum. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that ORD. 79-2939, Bk. 15, pp. 6-10, PROVIDING THAT THE IOWA CITY CODE OF ORD. BE AMENDED BY REVISING SEC. 8.10.3.A & Sec. 8.10.27 OF SAID CODE; PROVIDING MORE COMPREHENSIVE REGULATION OF FENCES, as approved by P&Z Comm., be passed and adopted. Roll call vote, 5/1, deProsse, Neuhauser, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CCGAR RAP DS- Df`• SID I:If s C. ,Icil Activities January 30, 1979 Page 2 Roberts, Vevera and Balmer voting 'aye', Perret voting 'no', Erdahl absent. Planning and Zoning Comm. recommendations re approval of prel. plat of Village Green, Part 10; & recommendations regarding proposed closing of Melrose Court noted. Council will discuss the Melrose Ct. issue 2/5/79. Memos from PPD, Gibson (Univ.), Comm. Blum and City Staff noted. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to set public hearing 2/20/79 on application submitted by American College Testing Prog. to rezone land NW of Hwy. 1, W. of Howard Johnsons & S. of I80 from CO zone to ORP zone. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to set public hearing 2/20/79 to amend Comprehensive Plan for area described above by designating area as Research Park instead of Office Commercial. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Councilman Erdahl arrived, 7:40 P.M. John Suchomel appeared regarding his request distributed in Council Packet of 1/26/79, and explained minimum payouts. Michelle Fisher, representing the Chamber of Commerce, commented on meeting held re Iowa City's litter problem. They will investigate a Clean Community Systems project. Nancy Seiberling, presented a letter from Project GREEN re the 'Green Machine' and maintenance for downtown areas. Two residents of E. Fairchild appeared with concerns re new calendar parking. Lamar Morris, 3014 Friendship, appeared re Melrose Ct. & was advised to come to the 2/5/79 meeting. Recommendation of Parks & Rec. Comm. that Council approve the budgets for Recreation Div., Park Div., Adm., & CBD Maintenance noted. Recommendations of Resources Conservation Comm. that the Pilot Can Recycling Proj. be dropped until a cost effective method of picking up the materials is determined, & that the City Council grant permission to RCC to apply for EPA Financial Assistance for Resource Recovery Proj. Dev. funds for FY80. RCC recommendations will be discussed at a future informal session. Mayor Vevera announced vacancies on the Broadband Telecommunica- tions Comm., one one-year term expiring 3/6/80, two two-year terms expiring 3/6/81, & two three-year terms expiring 3/6/82. Appointments to be made 3/6/79. The three vacancies on the Resources Conservation Comm. for three year terms expiring 1/1/82 will be readvertised. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to reappoint David Perret to the Executive Board of the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Neuhauser announced a meeting of the Council Legislative Committee with area legislators on Saturday to discuss Transit. Regarding future conferences, she questioned if someone from CCN could attend the Natl. Comm. Against Discrimination in Housing meeting, as she will not be able to go. She will attend, at her own expense, a meeting in Washington DC re housing, sponsored by HUD and MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB LCOAP RAPI0s.!)rs •lo I IICS Cu.Icil Activities January 30, 1979 Page 3 will be absent from Feb. 27th meeting. The next week she will attend the Congress of Cities meeting. Neuhauser relayed a suggestion she received for use of the 4-H Fairground parking lot for storage of cars. Staff will contact the Fair Board. Roberts advised that snow had been cleaned off the old sidewalk on First Ave. by Southeast Junior High. Staff will check to see who cleaned it, and advise them not to. Roberts was advised that the Management Compensation Committee memo will be discussed at 1/31/79 budget session. There was a consensus of the Council that Public Works Dir. Plastino yo ahead with the 19' dam on the south branch of Ralston Creek Proj. as outlined in his memo. Perret requested an update on snowplowing still to be done, and costs for this year. Berlin advised that the information would be available at the 1/31 budget discussion. He also commented that Staff had decided to rent another garage for equipment for the next couple months, so they wouldn't have the hassle of starting cars & equipment in addition to the workload. City Manager Berlin presented the bid & resolution for the Governor St. Bridge project, and called attention to the memo from Shive-Hattery explaining the $17,411 reduction. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-38, Bk. 53, p. 90, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR GOVERNOR STREET BRIDGE TO Hanson Concrete, Washington, IA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 53, p. 91, AUTHORIZINGSAND nDIRECTINGuTHE SMAYOR ANDer, tooCITYES. CLERK TO, APPLICATION TO THE DEPT. OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR 50 FAMILY UNITS UNDER THE SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-40, Bk. 53, pp. 92-93, ADOPTING PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.. The project will be known as the 1979 Street Improvements (Tanglewood Street/Ventura Avenue). Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-41, Bk. 53, P. 94, FIXING VALUE OF LOTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts,. seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-42, Bk. 53, pp. 95-96, ADOPTING PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SCHEDULE, ESTIMATE OF COST AND PROPOSED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1979 STREET IMPROVEMENTS (TANGLEWOOD ST./VENTURA AVE.). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-43, Bk. 53, pp. 97-101, ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 6, 1979. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORD. 77-2859 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB f.F IIAR RAPIDS. :It , 1111 :It,, 1976 owned given call L^icil Activities January 30, 1979 Page 4 EDITION & SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, by exempting publicly parking garages from certain requirements, be considered and second vote for passage. Motion carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to defer consideration of the Ord. Amending the Housing Occupancy & Maintenance Code re Checklist, pending addition of appropriate language making the checklist mandatory but having limited enforcement by the Housing Inspectors. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and 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 ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 79-2936 TO CHANGE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF. THE, VACATION OF HARRISON STREET FROM THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF CAPITOL STREET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF MADISON STREET TO APRIL 1, 1979, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the above Ord. #79-2940, Bk. 15, pp. 11-12, be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and 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 ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION AND PARKING OF VEHICLESDURING SNOW EMERGENCIES; AND PROVIDING THAT VEHICLES IMPROPERLY PARKED DURING A SNOW EMERGENCY MAY BE TOWED, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, tin7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, es ttemeoveAffir ativel,roll lcallp vote5unanimously 7%pteajj Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 8:40 PM. A B E S OLFUS, CIT CL•R ROB RT A. V VER , M R MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CCDAP RAPIMS•OL4 M01ULS a MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 1/30/79 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for sated publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. meeting, VTOT7_9, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl (7:40), Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recommendations in Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/16/79, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Resources Conservation Comm. -1/23/79; Planning & Zoning Comm. -1/16/79 & 1/18/79; Parks & Rec. Comm. -1/10/79; Housing Appeals Bd.-12/14/78; Library Board -1/10/79; Design Review Comm. -1/17/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 53, as recomm. by City Clerk: RES. 79-36, p. 88, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SMITH & CO. RES. 79-35, p. 87, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT FOR BUSHNELL'S TURTLE. Motion adopted: Approving work within Highway 6 right-of-way at intersection of Iowa & Riverside for Corridor Sewer Proj. & at intersection of Burlington & Madison within Hwy. 1 right-of-way for underground sanitary sewer for Corridor Proj. To approve disbursements of $2,108,632.27 for November, 1978, as recomm. by Finance Dir., subj. to audit. Resolution: RES. 79-37, Bk. 53, p. 89, ACCEPTING WORK ON ARCHITECTURAL BARRIER PROJECT AT RECREATION CENTER as done by Paulson Constr. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: Human Rights Comm.; Natl. Org. for Women; and IA. Civil Liberties Union; re firefighter Linda Eaton. Dewey's Auto Salvage re proposed renewal proj. for Armory neighbor- hood. Principal of Henry Sabin School supporting Children's Museum. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that ORD. 79-2939, Bk. 15, pp. 6-10, PROVIDING THAT THE IOWA CITY CODE OF ORD. BE AMENDED BY REVISING SEC. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIM-Dr', untnrs 4 Council Activities 8.10.3.A & Sec. 8.10.27 OF SAID CODE; PROVIDING January 30, 1979 MORE COMPREHENSIVE REGULATION OF FENCES be passed Page 2 and adopted. Roll call vote, 5/1, deProsse, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera and Balmer voting 'aye', Perret voting 'no', Erdahl absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to set public hearing 2/20/79 on application submitted by American College Testing Prog. to rezone land NW of Hwy. 1, W. of Howard Johnsons & S. of I80 from CO zone to ORP zone. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to set public hearing 2/20/79 to amend Comprehensive Plan for area described above by designating area as Research Park instead of Office Commercial. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Councilman Erdahl arrived, 7:40 P.M. John Suchomel appeared regarding his request distributed in Council Packet of 1/26/79, and explained minimum payouts. Michelle Fisher, representing the Chamber of Commerce, commented on meeting held re Iowa City's litter problem. Nancy Seiberling, presented a letter from Project GREEN re the 'Green Machine' and maintenance for downtown areas. Two residents of E. Fairchild appeared with concerns re new calendar parking. Lamar Morris appeared re Melrose Ct. & was advised to come to the 2/5/79 meeting. Mayor Vevera announced vacancies on the Broadband Telecommunications Comm., one one-year term expiring 3/6/80, two two-year terms expiring 3/6/81, & two three-year terms expiring 3/6/82. Appointments to be made 3/6/19. The three vacancies on the Resources Conservation Comm. for three year terms expiring 1/1/82 will be readvertised. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to reappoint David Perret to the Executive Board of the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. There was a consensus of the Council that Public Works Dir. Plastino go ahead with the 19' dam on the south branch of Ralston Creek Proj. as outlined in his memo. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-38, Bk. 53, p. 90, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR GOVERNOR STREET BRIDGE TO Hanson Concrete, Washington, IA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-39, Bk. 53, p. 91, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO MAKE APPLICA- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.;)[,, !10111rs Council Activities TION TO THE DEPT. OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT January 30, 1979 FOR 50 FAMILY UNITS UNDER THE SECTION 8 EXISTING Page 3 HOUSING PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-40, Bk. 53, pp. 92-93, ADOPTING PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-41, Bk. 53, p. 94, FIXING VALUE OF LOTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-42, Bk. 53, pp. 95-96, ADOPTING PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SCHEDULE, ESTIMATE OF COST AND PROPOSED PLANS AND SPECIFICA- TIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1979 STREET IMPROVEMENTS (TANGLEWOOD ST./VENTURA AVE.). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-43, Bk. 53, pp. 97- 101, ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 6, 1979. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORD. 77-2859 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1976 EDITION & SUBJECT TO .CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, by exempting publicly owned parking garages from certain requirements, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll. call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to defer consideration of the Ord. Amending the Housing Occupancy & Maintenance Code re Checklist, pending addition of appropriate language making the checklist mandatory but having limited enforcement by the Housing Inspectors. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and 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 ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 79-2936 TO CHANGE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE VACATION OF HARRISON STREET FROM THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF CAPITOL STREET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF MADISON MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIHEs Council Activities STREET TO APRIL 1, 1979, be voted upon for final January 30, 1979 passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote Page 4 unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the above Ord. #79-2940, Bk. 15, pp. 11-12, be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and 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 ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION AND PARKING OF VEHICLES DURING SNOW EMERGENCIES; AND PROVIDING THAT VEHICLES IMPROPERLY PARKED DURING A SNOW EMERGENCY MAY BE TOWED, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the above Ord. 79-2941, Bk. 15, pp. 13-15, be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 8:40 PM. For a more detailed & complete description of Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office of City. Clerk and Finance Department. s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK. Sbmittp2/8/79. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIM.• r -10I?It5 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JANUARY 29, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: January 29, 1979, at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Vevera, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Helling, Stolfus, Berlin. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel 79-4, Side 2, 2073 -End, & Reel 79-5, Side I, I -End. APPOINTMENT TO RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION As there was'only'one application'for the'three vadancles:,' WWI i'I be readvertised. Council consideration of applications to be flnal`i'Fem on informal agenda in the future. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMM. Schmelser, Boothroy, present. Fence Ordinance Staff had contacted Univ. hospital personnel, and reported that electric fence would have no III effect on the average person, not even on heart patients. There would be an effect on a pacemaker. Village Green Part 10 Situated east of Southeast Junior High School. It will use the same sewage facility as Village Green Two. There will be four cul-de-sacs. Council discussed problems In snowplowing. Council questioned if a change In radius was needed. Stormwater detention was noted, as were street patterns. Sewage facility subject to DEQ approval. Melrose Court It was pointed out that the proposed closing of Melrose Court would be discussed on February 5th at the informal meeting. Mrs. Helen Brom and Debra Wolralch are to be notified as to date and time finally scheduled. ACT's letter requesting rezoning was distributed and explained by Boothroy & Schmelser. Council discussed the one access to the area where amendment to Comprehensive Plan was being considered. It could be a public street or an officially approved place, and there is no advantage to the City for it to be a City street. ACT does not need the 153 parking spaces, as there will be a maximum of 43 employees In that building. ORP zoning would require 75 spaces. They can provide 96 spaces. SOUTH MARKET SQUARE Atty. Hayek 8 Bowlin present. Hayek advised that they had decided to appeal the Court decision, If Council agreed. Bowlln reported on previous action, and his investigation of using other amounts owed by the CR18P as n sot -off against the Judgement. Council discussed traffic patterns at the Rec. Center. Helling suggested condemning a part of the land for access. Council agreed to the temporary Injunction, tear out the MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAN ns•f1Es 1101 tits 2073 -End 1-44 Tape 79-5 Side I, 44-270 Page 2 Council Informal January 29, 1979 meter heads and remove any other City property, and notify parking lot users. The Staff will proceed on the basis that Council wants to acquire the land, In a most expeditious and appropriate method. LIABILITY INSURANCE Vltosh 8 Jones present. 266-488 The Clty has been self -Insuring. Now that the rates are down, the City can obtain general liability with $100,000 deductible at a premium of $73,000 or $250,000 deductible , premium $55,000. This would Include the $13,000 premium for police liability. There Is $300,000 In self- insurance fund this year. Hayek commented that In addition to coverage on vehicles and buildings we also have general comprehensive liability from I million to 5 million, and what Is needed is coverage between either $100,000 or $250,000 and one million. If this policy Is obtained, Vltosh would like to maintain a reserve In the amount of the deductible, because the City would be sponslble for claims under the deductible amount. awl re -NIP TOUR OF WORD PROCESSING Councllmembers toured the word processing center. CHECKLIST ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Kucharzak present. 488-880 Kucharzak outlined his concerns regarding the mandatory requirement and the enforcement from his housing Inspection department. Housing Commissioner Cora Pollock was present. The ordinance could state that this provision of a checklist would be enforced by the City only thru the annual inspection. Staff will work with the Legal staff on the checklist, have It mandatory, but add language on how It Is to be enforced, and to work on elimination of ceiling height and other issues In State Code. Hayek can explain his position on the enforcement of the checklist at the formal meeting. BUDGET - HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES Kucharzak present. 880 -End Changes in enforcement of Weed Ordinance discussed. Hauber Is not in favor of taking it out of her area. Council -agreed. Sidewalk Inspection No one is Inspecting private sidewalks or slabs, —& he explained his proposal. During winter, Inspection for removal of snow from sidewalks would occur. Public Works has also Identified the need. Kucharzak suggested that HIS have responsibility from the curb line in, and Streets have responsibility for area between curb to curb. Council decided to leave the level where the City Mgr. had put It -in HIS budget. Regarding enforcement of the Fire Code, the Fire Dept. has not come up with a release or transfer of author- Ity to Housing for Inspection In certain areas. Kucharzak ex- plained with a graphic Illustration the problem with fire exits at Pentacrest Apts. Fed. money Is being sought to purchase an energy audit calculator. As the majority of federal money will not be available next year, employee situation was discussed. The question was asked if the Fire Dept had time to do inspections. Need for file clerks noted, and 'combination of secretarial duties of Public Works and HIS, with elimination of secretary In PW In the long run suggested, as word-processing has changed the workload. Re budget for Housing Comm.,as Level 3 of 4, page 230, was not funded, addition of $3,080 tn:Ho'using Administration agreed to by a majority. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB EEOAP RAP IOS•Or.', tIniyrs Page 3 Council Informal January 29, 1979 HOUSING -POST OFFICE SITE Berlin reported that HUD had said 'no' 'to the Ecumenical Housing exhibits for the Post Office Site housing. AID TO AGENCIES City Mgr. Berlin also explained that Council on Aging request figure was $21,000. Council did not change their allocation ($19,800). A committee wlII help them straighten out their financing. AIRPORT FUNDING Vitosh reported that the Airport Commission was prepared to leave the land sale proceeds in the Airport Budget to use to make up the deficit for two years, to use the $15,000 for parking area and to sell Revenue Bonds for the T -hangars and shop building construction. LIBRARY Level 3 will be discussed on Wednesday. It was suggested that set up for computer be funded from revenue sharing, so that all revenue sharing would be allocated. Revenue Sharing can be used to reduce taxes, or could be used to purchase South Market Square property. Meeting adjourned, 5:50 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIIIFs INFORMAL COUNCiL DISCUSSION JANUARY 31, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: January 31, 1979, at 7:00 PM In the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Roborh Vovera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Vevera, Erdahl, Roberts, Neuhauser, Ferret (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 Vltosh 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.thls amount out of ending balance. UNBUDGETED 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 discussed. Consensus of Council -leave $40,133 In budget. HUMAN RELATIONS $3000 needed for data processing. Time saved worth it. Council agreed. Level 4 (staff),Councll did not fund. 1-35 35-400 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 Councilmembers were against funding Level 3. LIBRARY Amended Level 3 budget submitted. It was suggested that $ 13,163 of revenue sharing be used, and 4 Counclimembers agreed to Level 3 8 use of revenue sharing. REFUSE COLLECTION FEE A $2.00 charge for both landfill and refuse pickup was suggested. (per month). MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEnnR RAP TDS.DEz itO IIIES Council Informal Page 2 January 31, 1979 Policy for charging landfill fee was discussed, and more publicity wlII 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 Councllmembers agreed on a $2.00 per month fee for refuse pickup. MANAGEMENT SALARIES Vitosh to provlde a memo on costsas discussed In her memo. The 715-1280 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 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS Vitosh advised that she would discuss the Fiscal Policy at a later 1280-1480 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 j money to pay for new project. Vitosh requested that Council not bond for operating expenses such as Asphalt Resurfacing. i Out of the $947,051 of Revenue Sharina available, $33,426 was not allocated, but 810,263 will go to Ald to Agencies, 810,000 for truck for recycling and 813,163 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 consld- 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. 1480-2000 Swimming Pool, leave as is. Mercer Park Restrooms, leave as is. Add- itlon to Rec. Center. will 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 180. Completion of City Park Bike Trall, 3/3 to move up to '80. Check with deProsse for her vote. Southwest Park, moved back to '81. Neuhauser voiced concern over location of arboretum. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDB.DF`, !fonrES Page 3 Informal Council January 31, 1979 PURLINS PROJFCTS Dietz, Minter, 11rachtol, 0il,iv0s Heating, Air Conditioning 8 Ventilation, leave asnis. 200 -End Cfv(c�er 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 Alle s - City has responsibility for maintenance of alleys. There was not a consensus for an assessment protect. 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. Sldewalk, suggestion made to widen North side for bikeway, but decision was to leave as is. Grand Ave. W(denlno, leave as is. City Share Extra -Width Council Paving Prof. discussed changing the ordinance, not building streets provide parking. Brachtel commented that there would be some to 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 '80 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 ollfng prof. Is In St. It was suggested that the City not then budget. pick u the alleys would not need so much maintenance andgarbagem garbage efficiency would be Improved. g Tape 79-7 g All Councllmembers agreed 8 $54,000 for alley surfacing will be Side I, subtracted from the operating budget, and that amount freed up In RUT. I-615 imp -Eguloment Service Bidg r. Proi For FY80 only $94,500 can be funded by RUT, In 181 $142,— 3 �d• all $86,400 in 182. Bikeway and Handicapped Curb Cut Proj• 3/3 to leave as is unless other funding found for matching grant. General marling of bicycle IIcense applications was suggested. Bikeway Pedestrian Trail Fact Sia revenue, get deProsse's vote. Concrete Street 8 Curb Rend other Dietz called attention to difficulties in collecting on maintenance bond pay for repairs. Minter stated al that I bus trip was 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. CampCamp Cardlnaj RoaRoad Leave as is. Dubuque St Improvement,* leave as Is, move back to 181. South Gilbert St Ipr Estimates outdated, probably will be 1.9 mllIIon, probllems getting appraisals. Leave as is. Asphalt Resurfacing The $59,000 RUT an saved creduce G.O.Bonds here, *Coun� reed. *The lGrand AveP_o, and Dubuque_ vement Proj. were taken out of RUT funding and moved to bonding, also Sunset St. out of RUT, moved to bondrnq. Council agreed, noting that if the Legislature doesn't with come thru some funds, they will rethink using bonding for Asphalt. Funding of $250,000 from RUT was agreed to fcr each of 5 years. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•Drt !1010E5 Page 4 Informal Council January 31, 1979 CentralBusiness District Streetscape, Phase II Glaves pointed out that paving, curbs, sldewaik, underground utilities, lighting would cost $820,000, with no amenities package, Instead of 8500,000. Council agreed to sell bonds. Rocky Shore Bikeway Rlverfront 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 F8cilltles Improvement Proj., Leave as is. River Corrior Trunk Improvement Proj., might get 70/30 split for funding Insteadd of 50/50. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING Crandic Bridge Signage, leave as is. Benton -Riverside Intersection Imp r. Proj., Leave as is. MASS TRANSIT Bus Stops Signs ..& Shelters, this is an addition to the Block Grant funding and AARP funding. Mose will present changes later. Leave In. Transit Operation 8 Maintenance Facility, grant being pursued, location where existing maintenance faclIity Is. Leave as Is. WATER East Side Water Storage Tank 8 Water Plant Solids Disposal, leave as Is. LIBRARY, leave as is. 720A80 POLICE Animal Control "Shelter, funding out of license fees, move back to '81. Police Station Remodeling Pro.l'., need voter referendum for bond Issue. It.was suggested that this project be deleted, and Council 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 tnit T -Hangar Pro]. The Commission will be discussing with Finance use of Revenue Bonds for this and the Shop Building. Parkin Extension, Phase I, from State Aid 8 Operating. Auto Parking Area Surfacing Proj., wlII 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 budget will be scheduled for Feb. 5th. TRANSIT Hailing 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. MICROFILM BY JORM MICROLAB CGmAR RAP IOS•mr5 '-IO 1 IIfS INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING: February 5, 1979, 1:30 P.M. 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, Melling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED ON REEL 79-7, Side 1, 980 to End, & Side 2, 1-135. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMM. Schmeiser & Boothroy present. 980-1230 Woodland Hills Part 2 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. COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS Vann & Milkman present. 1230-1348 Appointments -Milkman advised that someone from the Armory area was 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 1348-1712 1. Parking on Sheridan -a majority agreed to leave parking as scheduled 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 Oakcreat & Woodside parking restrictions. 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 to wait until the crisis situation has improved before discussing. Perret suggested developing a negotiating position. Cost-sharing will be discussed next week. 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 Kucharzak is ready.so report, it was suggested that Council meet with the Commission for discussion. MELROSE COURT PROPOSED CLOSING 1712-2498 The beginning of the discussion was not taped. Plastino, Kraft, 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 be 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- hI1CROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB LEDAP RAPIDS. I)Il f10111CS 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.M. All Councilmembers present. 314-790 Staff present: Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Ryan, Helling,Xigdon, Keating, Zukrowski. Tape-recorded Reel 79-14, Side 1, 314-790. City Attorney Hayek explained the justification for holding a closed session. Moved by deProsse, 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, Ferret, Roberts and Vevera voting 'aye'. The City Council was apprised of litigation. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn the meeting, 4:30 PM. Motion carried.unanimously, 7/0. CITY CONFERENCE BOARD MEETING -See minutes of 2/5/79. SUMMARY OF BUDGET CHANGES Vitosh & Jones present. 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 the '79 budget, which mould have increased property tax by those amounts, if Council 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 Revenue Sharing included: increasing Aid to Agencies; adding recycling truck; using HCDA for Rocky Shore Bikeway; moving SW Park to 181; 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 garbage pickup policy. deProsse's vote was needed on Bikeway & Handicapped Curb cut project, the Bikeway on East Side of the River, and on City Park Bike Trail as moved up to '80, deProsse stated support of all three projects. So this made GRS short $10,000. Council decided to take the Central Business District Alley project out of GRS & bond the project. Vitosh requested permission to put asphalt resurfacing in General Fund as an operating expense, rather than in the CIP. Council agreed. 2498 -End Side 2, 1-95 MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION 95-135 Vitosh memo on coat, 2/2/79 noted. Salary & fringe are in'the budget under operating and contingency funds. Cost -of -living is 72. Merit steps will be allowed. Actual Munts'Should be made by the City Mgr. & Dept. Heade. Because of the commitment to stay within the President's guidelines, research will be done on flexibility. Meeting adjourned, 5:15 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB fFOAP RA PI I)S•U(S ^()IluS CITY CONFERENCE BOARD FEBRUARY 5, 1979 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. C. COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD: Cazin, Karagan, Hayek. STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Stolfus, City AsaesaorsBelger S 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 presented at the February 6, 1979 meeting. 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. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES "0111ES 0 " INFORMAL, COUNCIL DISCUSSION FEBRUARY 12, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: February 12, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevera, Neuhauser, deProsse, Roberts, Balmer, Perret, 1:45 PM. Absent: Erdahl. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel 1179-7, Side 2,135 -End,& Reel 1179-8, Side 1, 1-35. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Schmeiser, Boothroy 135-510 Woodland Hills Part II Atty. Sanderson noted reservations regarding agreement as to when storm water management basin could be required to be constructed. Councilman Perret arrived, 1:45 PM. Consensus of Council was to add the condition to review development downstream after 15 years, to the conditions of annexation and resubdivision, whic5ever condition comes first. kVe st W Ih d5 (WindshirelPrel. LSRD Instead of a racquet club, there will be a club house and tennis courts. Traffic flow was discussed. AGENDA & COUNCIL BUSINESS 510-819 I. Description being used for the closure of Melrose Ct. was questioned. Legal & engineering depts. agree that it is Myrtle Ave. being closed. 2. City Mgr. Berlin advised that a water main break at First Ave./ Wayne had caused back-up of sewer water into homes in the area. All area residents will be asked to refer calls to the Finance Dept. 3. Several Councilmembers requested further information concerning the arboretum in Hickory Hill Park. Discussion will be scheduled at an informal session later. 4. deProsse questioned if the City had received an alternative alignment for F14518 from D.O.T. Berlin will check on this. 5. Roberts questioned why the classification change in the Cemetery personnel, but no change in salary. Staff advised that after a trial period, n salary change would probAbly be requested, but at this time the job should be classified as a Maintenance Worker III because of the duties required. 6. Regarding the $60,000 Spouse Abuse Funds, Berlin advised that Linda Schreiber was following up on this. If not required, the amount can be reallocated by Council. 7. Concerning the position of Cable TV Coordinator, Berlin explained duties as spelled out in the Ordinance for this full-time position. Salary range is $11,656-15,169. For the Energy Program Coordinator, it is a technical correction, changing the number of the Resolution amended. MCROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOVIES Page 2 Informal Council February 12, 1979 BUS SERVICE Mose present. 819-1372 Transit Mgr. Mose 2/9/79 memo on transit route and schedule changes noted. Regarding Lakeside Route and bus stop on Washington, Mose advised that a fence would separate the construction site from the bus stop. On the N. Dubuque route, buses can exit onto Dubuque easier with a traffic signal, and there are not many riders as Cambus goes thru every 7 minutes. Direction of W. Benton route was explained. Changes for E. College will be an increase in the level of service. The whole system has not seriously been re-evaluated in seven years. deProsse questioned what the transit drivers thought of the changes. City Mgr. Berlin stated that the City has a contract with the Union to deal with these issues, and there is now a grievance on file on the matter of routes, so he objected to the discussion. Council discussed reduced fares, raised fares, rush-hour service, night service. Steve Shupe, union steward stated that the drivers wanted schedules to reflect the driving times they experience. Neuha.user commented that 40 min. headways is a policy for Council consideration.. Mayor Vevera announced that Council would discuss bus service to University Heights. BUS SERVICE TO UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS Mose favored service to University Heights residents, but suggested postponing service until after the present crunch is over --May 1st. The majority of Councilmembers favored development of a formula for costing out services, and development of a timetable in the meantime. Vevera & Neuhauser noted their opposition, and Neuhauser outlined 3 items to take into consideration if service is provided the subsidy being paid in advance, agreement subject to yearly negotiation, & no special services to be provided. ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF REFUSE COLLECTION 1372-1720 Plastino, Minter & Stoddard present. Plastino memo of 2/9/79 noted. Each area was discussed including: A. Maintenance of Alleys -Council consensus to agree with Public Works recommendations that 1)all City garbage trucks terminate travel through all alleys and that all refuse collection be at the curb side, 2) that property owners still be given the opportunity to purchase rock is they so desire, & 3) that the City designate $.10,000 of maintenance fund for purchasing gravel in alleys, at locations chosen by the Street Superintendent. E. Garbage Pickup at House -Consensus to agree with Public Works recommendation that all residents be required to put garbage out at the public right-of-way, unless there are extenuating circumstances. C. Physically Handicapped -Consensus to agree with Public Works recommendation that present policy is continued subject to Dr.'s certification and approval of Street/Solid Waste Supt. D. Alley Versus Curb Garbage Pickup - Council consensus to agree with Public Works recommendation that all garbage pickup be switch- ed to the curb, unless there are extenuating circumstances. A year-round policy, implemented now. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES ,10I11Fs 1 Page 3 Informal Council February 12, 1979 E. Size Of Apartment House Picked Up by the City -Council consensus to r.iange C e Pu lie Works recommendation so that service will he provided to customers with four dwelling units or less, with no maximum number of containers. Others will be advised to switch to commercial pickup. F.Pfandatory Seryice for City Garbage Pickun-Consensus of Council to agree with Public Works recommendation that the service be mandatory and that the charge will be placed on the water and sewer bill. Failure to pay will result in termination of water service as is now the case. G. Pickup of White Goods -Consensus to agree with Public Works recommen- dation to keep the white goods pickup. It was suggested that this service be publicized. City Mgr. Berlin advised that there would be a City-wide mailing to advise the citizens of the new policy. This can include Holling's suggestion regarding publicity on how to keep animals from refuse. RECYCLING ALUMINUM & STEEL CANS Plastino memo 2/6/79 noted. There were no objections from Council to termination of the project as planned by Public Works. SENIOR CENTER Kraft, Vann, Showalter, Glaves present. Kraft called attention to the Senior Center Organizational 1720-2660 Chart & Job Description submitted in the packet of 2/9. Councilmembers agreed that the 7 -member commission should be established & appointed by Council; the commission to have a role in selection of a coordinator; and the relationship line drawn to link the Commission with the coordinator for day-to-day working relationship. Council discussed the role of the County Government, and appointed Vevera & deProsse to meet with County officials, after the Staff has come up with specifics to be discussed. Several bylaw sections to be redrafted for clarity & to reflect suggestions made, & to incorporate the role of the County. Regarding the Job Description, Council discussed stressing importance of ability to work with elderly & being able to relate to them. They requested that more flexibility be provided in education and experience requirements. Design Program status report --schematic ready possibly by early March, with bids prior to July 1st. Interior Design -2 grants were pointed out. Dir. Kraft stated that he is assuming that there will be housing east of the Senior Center and will direct the architect to design the Senior Center with that in mind. After details are worked out with the County, the City will advertise for applicants for the commission. HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES QUARTERLY REPORT Kucharznk & Siders present. Council discussed having staffinembers present to answer questions in their areas. If there are questions, staff will be called in to answer during an informal meeting. Kucharzak advised that the suggested changes for housing code enforcement will be presented to Council before Legal writes it up, for discussion. Neuhauser and deProsse advised the Councilmembers that they would be attending the School Board meeting instead of the Council meeting on 2/1.3/79. Meeting adjourned, 5:00 P. -%J. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 190111Es ?.660 -End Reel 79-8 Side 1, 1-35