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Home My WebLink About1979-02-27 Minutes numbered4 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 27, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/27/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer (8:15 P.M.), deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhabser, (8:20 P.M.), Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Hayek. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-6, Side 2, 133-1724. City Clerk Stolfus requested an addition to Consent Calendar, the setting of a public hearing on 3/20, for Sec. 8 Housing Program. Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, that the following items and recommen- dations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 2/13/79, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: 'Human Rights Comm. -1/22 & I 3 6 l 2/11/79;1Library Bd. Trustees -1/25/79;38d. Elec. Appeals -2/12/79; n Housing Comm, -2/7/79,sRiverfront Comm. -2/7/79; 4d. Adjustment- 3 2/15/79. 363 N 36H s Permit Resolutions, Bk. 53, recommended by City Clerk: RES. L 79-78, p. 154, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE for P. J. Dunton -16 7 dba/The Greenery, 11 S. Dubuque; RES. 79-79, p. 155, TO ISSUE a 3,6 F '-CIGARETTE PERMITS; RES. 79-80, P. 156, T03REFUND PORTION OF CIGARETTES 31g PERMIT & RES. 79-81, p. 157, TO REFUND PORTION OF CLASS C BEER —? PERMIT toMDowntowner Conoco. 4 3 70 CL1114*16 - TewNart.eo�l--Te«aco Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: 1T. Bogs, re 37/ plans for area on Sand Road which the City purchased. z A. Gay, re J7.2 discontinuation of refuse collection from alleys. jJ. Donkersloot,3 372 re odd -even parking regulations. Memos from Traffic Engineer: Prohibiting parking on^Woolf Ave.,sHutchinson Ave. & on60berlin 5 3 7s Street. s 3 76 Setting public hearing on March 20, 1979, re 50 units of non - elderly housing in Section 8 Existing Housing Program. 3 7L Affirmative roll call vote on amended Consent Calendar unanimous, 5/0, Balmer & Neuhauser absent. Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-82, Bk. 53, PP. 158-162, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WOODLAND HILLS, PART TWO, as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Balmer & Neuhauser absent. 3 7;? MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1 i"A Council Activities February 27, 1979 Page 2 Mayor Robert Vevera gave his State of the City address. 37q John Suchomel, 330 S. Lucas, offered congratulations to the Mayor on the fine job he is doing as Mayor, and advised he would be on vacation for a week, in case Council received complaints about dirty streets. 3 80 Christopher Coughlin & Rod Jones, 918 E. Jefferson, presented a Petition from area residents protesting the new parking regulations (No parking 8 to 5, Mon. thru Fri.), and outlined several grievances. Councilmembers Balmer (at 8:15 P.M.) and Neuhauser (at 8:20 P.M.) arrived for the meeting. Other citizens appearing for discussion of problems included Roland Peters; Mike Groh, 715 E. Davenport; Traci Maxted, 112 S. Governor; Mike Murphy, 52A Hilltop; & Wayne Draper, 2216 California. A meeting will be held after signage is completed to determine if hardships exist. 3� Public hearing was held on the proposed ORDINANCE CLOSING MYRTLE AVE. TO THROUGH TRAFFIC BY PLACING A TRAFFIC ISLAND WEST OF GREENWOOD DRIVE ON MYRTLE AVE. (This would eliminate access to Melrose Court from the south). Several area residents appeared for discussion including Louise Kruse, 624 Brookland Park Dr.; Mark Wolraich, 410 Melrose Ct.; Laura Hart, 505 Melrose Ct.; Helen Brom, 409 Melrose Ct.; Edna Johnson, 508 Melrose Ct.; Mildred Freel, 505 Melrose Ct.; & Ralph Oxford, 135 Forestview. Opinions of Fire Dept. & Police Dept, re closing will be solicited. 382 Public hearing was held on the proposed RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY DECLARING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE ISSUANCE OF EIGHT TAXICAB CERTIFICATES TO SUPER CAB CO., AND NINE TAXICAB CERTIFICATES TO YELLOW -CHECKER CAB CO. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt the above RES. 79-83, Bk, 53, pp. 163-164. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 393 Public hearing was held on the proposed taxicab fares for Super Cab Co. & Yellow -Checker Cab Co. Ralph Oxford, owner, pointed out changes for the fare schedule to reflect a $1.70 charge.for 1st mile for small parcel delivery with 504 charge for each additional 4 mile, and a $1.00 charge for each mile out-of-town instead of 904. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to amend the proposed rate schedule as outlined above. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to approve the establishment of taxicab fare as proposed by Super Cab Co. & Yellow -Checker Cab Co. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. 38 Public hearing was held on proposed RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY DECLARING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE ISSUANCE OF SEVEN TAXICAB CERTIFICATES TO A BETTER CAB CO. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt the above RES. 79-84, Bk. 53, pp. 165-166. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 3 8S Public hearing was held on the proposed taxicab fares for A Better Cab Co. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to approve the establishment MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DDS 1101MC5 Ak-� Council Activities February 27, 1979 Page 3 of taxicab fare as proposed by A Better Cab Co. Motion carried unanimously. Wayne Draper requested permission to establish a coupon system for elderly & handicapped. He was directed to present a written proposal to Council. _386 Public hearing was held'on the FY80 Budget Estimate. deProsse questioned inclusion of the last three items under the heading of Capital Improvements agreed upon by Council for FY80, on page three of Vitosh memo of 2/27/79, Changes in FY80 Budget. She asked that the minutes reflect the statement that the Council had not resolved how they felt about those three Airport issues or how they would be financed. Other Councilmembers did not object. Press -Citizen Reporter Munson was thanked for the covgrage given. Mrmre A0,n, F*."a.ot fl: . ✓, c c.t„r��o m FyaO �4ay � Recommendation of Riverfront Commission that funds for the landscaping of area at City Service Buildings on Riverside Drive and Highway 6 be included in the FY80 CIP budget allocation for construction and development in this area as first recommended in 9/78, was noted. It was pointed out that the City requires high standards from others,& should also comply with these standards. Atty. Hayek was directed to contact the attorney for the Airport Commission & request a meeting to discuss and resolve who does control this land (Sturgis Ferry Park), after which a meeting will be scheduled with the Riverfront Commission to discuss the recommendation. 399 MayorVevera announced two vacancies for three-year terms expiring 5/1/82 and one vacancy for unexpired term ending 5/1/87. on the'Housino 1 3817 Comm. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint Dennis Showalter -— z�leason Drive, to the three-year term expiring March 23, 19— 82, ' the Johnson County Regional Planning Comm;on .. n. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProosse' toMotio reappoint Lawrence n carried sly � ago Eckholt for a term expiring 2/7/81, on the30overnor Lucas S uare Comm. 3 3 9/ Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. For the vacancy on the Airport Comm. for a six-year term expiring 3/1/85, Mayor Vevera no Emmit Oeorge. Balmer & Roberts concurred. deProsse nominated Dennis Saeugling, seconded by Neuhauser. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to appoint Dennis Saeugling, 40 Arbury Drive. Motion carried, 4/3, Balmer, Roberts and Vevera voting 'no'. y 3 9,z Balmer called attention to letter received from Rep. Hibbs re property tax bill. He commented that the Council had not given direction for use of U Smash Em property. City Mgr. Berlin advised that the staff will be preparing a recommendation to come before Council. Neuhauser reported on meeting she attended in Washington, D.C. concerning cost of housing. Perret requested information on what has occurred re Elderly Housing project, and what the City can do to assist. The City Mgr. stated that a memo would be sent this week to Council. Balmer questioned reasons for delay in Mid -States housing project. Berlin explained that a change in financing will be reviewed by staff and a recommendation forwarded to Council for their consideration. 3 93 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 110111ES 10'6 Council Activities w February 27, 1979 Page 4 deProsse and Neuhauser requested permission to attend the National League of Cities Conference in Washington O.C. on March 3-6. There was no objection from a majority of the Councilmembers. 3 yy Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that a letter be sent to Transit Supt. Hugh Mose recognizing the fine work he has done and I acknowledging the commendation'he has received from the State as State Transit Director for the Year. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. City j Mgr. Berlin advised that a presentation be made on Friday at 10:00 A.M. 3 9S The City Manager announced that there will not be a Saturday meeting with the Legislators. 3 96 Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-85, Bk. 53, pp. 167-168, ESTABLISHING MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES FOR THE MECHANICAL CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 377 Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-86, Bk. 53, pp. 169-171, ESTABLISHING EUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR THE IOWA CITY BUILDING CODE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 3 98 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-87, Bk. 53, ELECTRICAL2CODE. EAffirmative rollLISHING TcallLvoteMIT FEES FOR unaniimous, 7/0, all CITY Council - members present. 3 99 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-88, Bk. 53, MBING PLUMBINGICODE75 AffirmativeNrollUcall voteMIT FEES FOR unanimous, 7/OE allACITY Council - members present. moa Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-89, Bk. 53, p. 176, ESTABLISHING SIGN PERMIT AND FENCE ERECTION FEES FOR THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. Resolution adopted, 6/1, upon the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Nays: Neuhauser. yon Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-90, Bk. 53, pp. 177-204, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY POLICE PATROLMEN'S ASSOCIATION, TO BE EFFECTIVE 7/1/79 THROUGH 6/30/80. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 5,02 Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-91, Bk. 53, pp. 205-226, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAAF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL #610, TO BE EFFECTIVE 7/1/79 THROUGH 6/30/80. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. y03 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES t401rILs w NCouncil Activities February 27, 1979 Page 5 :f I Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, THAT ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD. 78-2891 HOUSING OCCUPANCY AND MAINTENANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY BY REQUIRING AN OPERATOR OR OWNER OF RENTAL PROPERTY TO PROVIDE AN INSPECTION CHECKLIST be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider adopted, 4/3, Roberts, Balmer, Vevera voting no,, Roll call vote on second vote'for passage, 4/3, with following division Of vote. Ayes: Perret, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser. Nays: Balmer, Roberts, Vevera. v._ o y Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 9:35 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIIIES City of Iowa Com/ MEMORANDUM DATE: February 23, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from Assistant City Manager regarding the U -Smash 'Em Building. "s-, Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding the proposed Hickory Hill Arboretum. .1106 Memorandum from the Chairman of Parks and Recreation Commission regarding Hickory Hill Arboretum. 1107 Minutes of February 12 meeting of the Arboretum Planning Committee: 1108 Second quarterly report from the Department of Parks and Recreation. yo Memoranda from the Legal staff: a. Airport Noise Abatement 11/0 b. Demolition of Building y// Invitation from the President of the Library Board to attend a meeting regarding the new library building, 11/2 Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a, Status report on Calendar Parking Program S'/3 b. Council request for parking removal '1/'/ c. Trash cans left on parking strip y /5- Copy of letter from IDOT advising of selection of Iowa City Transit and Iowa City Transit Superintendent as most improved transit system of the year and as Transit Operator of the Year respectively. q16 Memorandum from Transit Manager regarding FY 80 State Transit Grant. -Y/ 7 Copy of letter from Midstates Development, Inc. regarding Autumn Park Apartments. Agenda for February 26 meeting of Human Rights Commission. ,//? H/Ff Agenda for February 27 meeting of Resources Conservation Commission. AgEv"t4o Kcb�uctY� �(, mtfilNc, oP �.QnNNnLA Zcx� d MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 14011JES 1/20 112/ 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES DATE: February 23, 1979 T0: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from Assistant City Manager regarding the U -Smash 'Em Building. yps Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding the proposed Hickory Hill Arboretum. y06 Memorandum from the Chairman of Parks and Recreation Commission regarding Hickory Hill Arboretum. 40 7 Minutes of February 12 meeting of the Arboretum Planning Committee: y0 8 Second quarterly report from the Department of Parks and Recreation. y0 Memoranda from the Legal staff: a. Air ort M b. Demolitionlse of Building y/w l 9 / Invitation from the President of the Library Board to attend a meeting regarding the new library building. 41/2 Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Status report on Calendar Parking Program q13 b. Council request for parking removal y / y c. Trash cans left on parking strip y /S - Copy of letter from IDOT advising of selection of Iowa City Transit and Iowa City Transit Superintendent as most improved transit system of the year and as Transit Operator of the Year respectively. Memorandum from Transit Manager regarding FY 80 State Transit Grant. y/ 7 Copy of letter from Midstates Development, Inc. regarding Autumn Park Apartments. Agenda for February 26 meeting of Human Rights Commission. Y/9 y/fr Agenda for February 27 meeting of Resources Conservation Commission. a 2 0 Agiv* -N,_ rzLbcucta-� :kG YhcEliNc�JLY1' Zcx� MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES