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Home My WebLink About1979-02-20 Council minutes1 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 20, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/20/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: almer, B deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret (7:38 P.M.), Roberts, UBalme PlastStaffino. Councilnminutesltape-recordedSonlTape #79h6,ZSideKraft, 12 - End, & over to Side 2, 1-133. Mayor Vevera proclaimed the week of February 18-24, 1979, as Big Brothers/Big Sisters Appreciation Week. City Clerk Stolfus requested addition of the Resolution setting public hearing on the amendments to the FY79 budget, to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 2/6/79, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.-1/16/79; United Action for Youth Bd.-1/10/79; Airport Comm. - 1/18/79. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 53, as recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-63, P. 121, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT for W. M. Hansen dba/Gilbert St. Tap, 1134 S. Gilbert; RES. 79-64, p. 122, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT for E. Eldeen dba/Hilltop Tavern, 1100 N. Dodge; RES. 79-65, p. 123, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT & RES. 79- 66, p. 124, APPROVING SUNDAY SALES for Lucky Stores, Inc. dba/Eagle Supermarket #157, 600 N. Dodge; RES. 79-67, p. 125, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT & RES. 79-68, P. 126, SUNDAY SALES for Lucky Stores dba/Eagle #220, 1101 S. Riverside Dr.; RES. 79-69, p. 127, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT & RES. 79-70, p. 128, SUNDAY SALES for Lucky Stores, dba/May's Drug #198, 1101 S. Riverside Dr. Correspondence referred to City Manager for reply: Ecumenical Housing Corp, request for one-week extension to complete negotiations with Knights of Columbus. M. Goldberg, re proposed closing of certain schools. B. Curry re discontinuation of refuse pickup from alleys. Rep. J. Lloyd -Jones, re emergency snow removal funds. Memo from Traffic Engr. re stop sign at Oakcrest St. & Woodside Drive. Resolution: RES. 78-71, Bk. 53, p. 129, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 6, 1979, ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE FY79 BUDGET, (ending July 1979). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present, Councilman Perret arriving, 7:38 P.M. Mayor Vevera announced the public .i hearing as set. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities February 20, 1979 Page 2 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Pp. 130-131, APPROVING PRELIMINARY RLARGE sSCALE to aRESIDENTIALdot RES.9-72DEVELOPMENT' PLAN ON WESTWINDS (WINDSHIRE), AS AMENDED, and as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. City Manager Berlin advised that the public hearings scheduled to be held at this time on the application submitted by American College Testing Program, Inc. to rezone a tract of land from a CO zone to an ORP zone, & amending the Comprehensive Plan for an area located NW of Hwy. 1, S of I-80, & W of Howard Johnson's from Office Commercial to Research Park would not have to be held as these matters had been presented to the Board of Adjustment. The Board made a favorable decision on both matters, so these items will not have to come before Council. Several Councilmembers made favorable comments on Dir. Public Works Plastino's memo delineating issues involved regarding transit, & made other suggestions. Perret called attention to complaints again received regarding Russell's Towing Service. A gate and report. City Manager Berlin advised he would check on the present status of the UMTA grant. Any corrections to the preliminary draft of the JCRPC Transit Development Program should be passed on to Emil Brandt. Berlin advised that Plastino would meet with the Army Corp. of Engineers during the first week in March re potential flooding problems. Neuhauser commented that she had again been asked to serve on the National League of Cities Community & Economic Development Committee, and stated that she would like to continue. There were no objections from Councilmembers. The Council Legislative Committee informed the City Manager that they did not haveanything of importance to discuss at the March 3rd meeting with area legislators, & unless the legislators had something in particular to discuss, Councilmembers would not attend the meeting. City Mgr. Berlin discussed IDOT financing of future haddbeenrmentionednascating Possiibleausesate of thejects federaland moneesounMayorRVevera will give the annual State of the City message at the next Council meeting. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-73 Bk. 53, pp. 132-133, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS FOR DEVELOPMENT ON URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL(S) 93-1/101/2, Pentacrest Garden Apts. planting Plan. Dir. Kraft explained the proposed plan. Accessibility for handi- capped can be provided from the parking lot to the sidewalk by means of a curb cut. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, pp. 134-135, PROVIDINGSFOR nTHE OPERATIONsOFtANadoOPEN PARKING STRUCTURE3IN IOWA CITY, assurances regarding operation v Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, aof ll CounciBlock 83lParking Ramp. members present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP IDS- DE. MoIHEs Council Activities February 20, 1979 Page 3 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-75, Bk. 53, pp. 136-145, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH CHARLES J. R. McCLURE & ASSOCIATES of St. Louis, Missouri, to study heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems in the Civic Center, cost not to exceed $12,150. Plastino outlined past history & decisions made, & reported on study of use of Class A audit program. After Council discus- sion, the resolution was adopted, 4/3, upon following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, deProsse. Nays: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-76, Bk. 53, pp. 146-151, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HY- VEE FOOD STORES, INC., MARY L. BOYD AND FRIEDA L. RUMMELHART AND THE IOWA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AN AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SPECIAL PUBLIC ROAD CONNECTION TO U. S. HIGHWAY 6 IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to amend the resolution by adding the condition that approval of the agreement would be subject to the Hy -Vee paying for the extension of Hollywood Boulevard to the special public road connection to Bypass 6. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0. Roll call vote on amended resolution, 4/2, upon the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Neuhauser. Nays: deProsse, Perret. Abstain: Erdahl. Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-77, Bk, 53, pp. 152-153, APPROVING IOWA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION'S 1979 RIGHT-OF- WAY ASSURANCE STATEMENT for FAUS funding. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 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 ORD. 79-2943, Bk. 15, pp. 20-22, AMENDING ORD. 2238, THE ZONING CODE, BY DELETING THE PERMIT FEES FOR SIGNS FROM THE ORDINANCE AND REQUIRING PERMIT FEES TO BE ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by ENING ORD. 78-2891, HOUSING eOCCUPANCYdAND MAINTENANCEtCODE OF the THE NCITY CE MOFD IOWA CITY, BY REQUIRING AN OPERATOR OR OWNER OF RENTAL PROPERTY TO PROVIDE AN INSPECTION CHECKLIST, be considered and given first vote for passage. The amendment clarifies that the City will only monitor use of the checklist provision at the time of annual inspection. Motion to consider carried, 4/3, Roberts, Vevera and Balmer voting no. Roll call vote on first passage carried, 4/3, upon the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, deProsse, Erdahl. Nays: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. .i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110I11ES Council Activities February 20, 1979 Page 4 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, 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 second consideration and vote be waived, and that the ORD. 79-2944, Bk. 15, pp. 23-24, AMENDING ORD. 77-2863, THE MECHANICAL i CODE, BY DELETING THE PERMIT FEES FOR MECHANICAL PERMITS FROM THE ORD. AND HAVING THEM ESTABLISHED INSTEAD BY RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL 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 ordinance 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 ORD. 79-2945, Bk. 15, pp. 25-27, AMENDING ORD. 77- 2861 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1976 EDITION, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS (not requiring wet standpipes in open parking garages), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the Ordinance 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, 8:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. J .21 ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR 1. A BIE STOLFUS, CITY ;"LERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES Id01MES I MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 2/6/79 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., MM, 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. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items & recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/23/79, subj. to correction, recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Civil Service Comm. -1/22/79. j Permit Resolutions, Bk. 53, as recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-44, p. 102, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR SMITH & CO., RES. 79-45, p. 103, REFUNDING PORTION OF CLASS B BEER PERMIT FEE TO T. G. I. FRIDAY'S. i 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 re- subdivision. Mayor Vevera advised that Council had discussed, at their informal meeting, the recommendation from Planning & Zoning Commission MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB crone RAPIOS•o[S tioIOCS Official Actions regarding the closing of Melrose Court and a February 6, 1979 majority had decided to close the street. The Page 2 Legal Dept. is investigating an the item will be onthe Feb P 13to hagenda for consideration. Public hearing was held to receive citizen comments regarding the City's 5th year application for Community Development Block Grant funds of $935,000. 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. Public hearing was held on the proposed Ord. amending Ord. 77-2861, which adopted the Uniform Fire Code, 1976 Edition, subject to certain amendments re wet standpipes in publicly-owned ' parking garages. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to reappoint James Hall and Cora McCormick 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 neighbor- hood should be on the Committee. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. 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. 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. Or. W. W. Morris, V.P. of EHC, discussed their problems with consultant, Ebenezer a Society; and problem regarding air rights with i Knights of Columbus. A majority of Councilmembers agrl for ther eaitrights byhat if eFriday, the City mwould goake a aahead 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 AG CODE STANDARDS, 1976 PTEEDITION, ANDTHEFORM SUBJECTI TO NCERTAIN 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. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAN 2APIOS•I1f5 9oINES i Official Actions February 6, 1979 Page 3 A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/ROBERT A. VEEVEERA, MAYOR S/ BB �STOLF S, CITY CLERK e t1� 2/15/79. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DF.S MOINES COMPLETE 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 #79-6, Side 1, 1-623. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items & recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/23/79, subj. to correction, recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Civil Service Comm. -1/22/79. 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 re -subdivision. 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.DE'. !IDIIlIs C.l.cil Activities 4� 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 RAN DS.DF. in n+rs 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 .VE ERA, hA 0 N` MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIREs