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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-27 Council minutesJ 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, Neuhauser, (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 & 2/11/79; Library Bd. Trustees -1/25/79; Bd. Elec. Appeals -2/12/79; Housing Comm. -2/7/79, Riverfront Comm. -2/7/79; Bd. Adjustment - 2/15/79. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 53, recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-78, p. 154, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE for P. J. Dunton dba/The Greenery, 11 S. Dubuque; RES. 79-79, p. 155, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS; RES. 79-80, p. 156, TO REFUND PORTION OF CIGARETTE PERMIT & RES. 79-81, p. 157, TO REFUND PORTION OF CLASS C BEER PERMIT to Downtowner Conoco. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: T. Bogs, re plans for area on Sand Road which the City purchased. A. Gay, re discontinuation of refuse collection from alleys. J. Donkersloot, re odd -even parking regulations. Memos from Traffic Engineer: Prohibiting parking on Woolf Ave., Hutchinson Ave. & on Oberlin Street. Setting public hearing on March 20, 1979, re 50 units of non - elderly housing in Section 8 Existing Housing Program. 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. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Council Activities February 27, 1979 Page 2 Mayor Robert Vevera gave his State of the City address. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 501 charge for each additional h mile, and a $1.00 charge for each mile out-of-town instead of 901. 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 RoberSupertCabtCo.&rove thYelloweCheckeriCabeCo.nt ofMotioncarried taxicab aunanimouslby y, 7/0. 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. 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 -DES MOInES 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. 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 coverage given. 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. i Mayor Vevera announced two vacancies for three-year terms expiring 5/1/82 and one vacancy for unexpired term ending 5/1/81 on the Housing Comm. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint Dennis Showalter, 59 Gleason Drive, to the three-year term expiring March 23, 1982, on the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to reappoint Lawrence Eckholt for a term expiring 2/7/81, on the Governor Lucas Square Comm. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. For the vacancy on the Airport Comm. for a six-year term expiring 3/1/85, Mayor Vevera nominated Emmit George. i 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'. 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. l' MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities February 27, 1979 Page 4 deProsse and Neuhauser requested permission to attend the National League of Cities Conference in Washington D.C. on March 3-6. There was no objection from a majority of the Councilmembers. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that a letter be sent to Transit Supt. Hugh Mose recognizing the fine work he has done and acknowledging the commendation he has received from the State as State Transit Director for the Year. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. City Mgr. Berlin advised that a presentation be made on Friday at 10:00 A.M. The City Manager announced that there will not be a Saturday meeting with the Legislators. 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. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-86, Bk. 53, pp. 169-171, ESTABLISHING BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR THE IOWA CITY BUILDING CODE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-87, Bk, 53, pp. 172-173, ESTABLISHING ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES FOR THE IOWA CITY ELECTRICAL CODE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-88, Bk. 53, pp. 174-175, ESTABLISHING PLUMBING PERMIT FEES FOR THE IOWA CITY PLUMBING CODE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. 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. 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. 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. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DL. I10IrIES Council Activities February 27, 1979 Page 5 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 ^f vote. Ayes: Perret, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser. Nays: Balmer, Roberts, Vevera. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 9:35 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ROBERT A. vEVERA, MAY A BIC STOLFUS, C TY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101RES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 2/13/79 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for sai�blication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 27113-F7-9, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: deProsse, Neuhauser. 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: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/30/79, subj, to correction, recommended by City Clerk. 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 E1 Fronterizo. RES. 79-50, p. 108, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT & RES. 79-51, p. 109, SUNDAY SALES, for I. C. Sav-Mor Kerr-McGee Stationstore. RES. 79-52, p. 110, i APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT & RES. 79-53, p. 111, SUNDAY SALES, for Holiday Stationstore. RES. 79-54, p. 112, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE, & RES. 79-55, p. 113, DANCING PERMIT for Woodfields. RES. 79-58, p. 116, APPROVING 1 CLASS C LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE & RES. 79-56, p. 114, DANCING PERMIT for Grand Daddy's. RES. 79-57, p. 115, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 79-59, p. 117, DANCING PERMIT for Moody Blue. Motion setting public hearing on 2/27/79 on proposed Ord. closing Myrtle Ave. to through traffic. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: Ia. State Bank & Trust, re proposed amendment to HM&O Code; D. Grizel re parking regulations; W. Pickering re trash & garbage pickup regulations. 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. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB (FIIAP RAPIDS -Wq P1I1111LS j: f t Council Activities Public hearing was held on proposed ordinance February 13, 1979 amending Zoning Code, by deletion of permit fees Page 2 for signs from the Ord., and requiring permit fees to be established by resolution of City Council. Public Discussion: G. McCormick re enforcement of ordinance re garbage containers. Several persons appeared regarding changes proposed & other suggestions for the bus system including: Brad Meyers; Bus Drivers Steve Cook, Susan Crider, Kevin Haughten, Mary Farley, Laura Iliff, Gerald Berwald, Dave Iliff, Bill Peterson, & Steven Shupe. City Mgr. Berlin & Transit Supt. Mose answered questions. Mayor Vevera announced a vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/80 on the Board of Adjustment. Perret requested that Dir. of Johnson Co. Regional Planning, Emil Brandt, be commended for his efforts, as he was responsible for bringing the matter of a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA) designation for Iowa City area to the atten- tion 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 Coordinator). 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 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 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB f. FILAR RAP]DS•,9ES 'I019ES Council Activities February 13, 1979 Page 3 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. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR s/�� IE STOLFUTY CLERK �Submitted ,on 2/22/79. 7 61 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB rEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOInES COMPLETE 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, Ferret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: deProsse, Neuhauser. Staff - members present: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, Hayek, Glaves, Mose. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape N79-6, 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: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/30/79, subj. to correction, recommended by City Clerk. 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/E1 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 Dr.; RES. 79-54, p. 112, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE, & RES. 79-55, p. 113, DANCING PERMIT for Ambrose-Lovetinsky Inc. dba/Woodfields, 223h 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). Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: Ia. State Bank & Trust, re proposed amendment to HM&O Code; 0. Grizel re 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. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CIDAR RAPIDS•DF: tio1nFs 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, 1401h 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 8935,500 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 UAAP RAPms•o[1, nau+[s 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. ROBERT V A, ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CL RK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES DOIRcS 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 1119-7, 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, whichever condition comes first. Windshire Prel. LSRD Instead of a racquet club, there will be a club house and tennis courts. Traffic flow was discussed. AGENDA & COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Description being used for the closure of Melrose Ct. was 510-819 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 calla to the Finance Dept. 3. Several Councilmembers requested further information concerning the arboretum in Hickory Rill Park. Discussion will be scheduled at an informal session later. 4. deProsse questioned if the City had received an alternative 5. Rob alignmeanquestit for oned why the 518 from classification.T. Berlin ichange in ll cothe hie. Cemetery personnel, but no change in salary. Staff advised that after a trial period, a 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, itis a technical correction, changing the number of the Resolution amended. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB LE DAN RAPIDS•OFS -101 II! Page 2 Informal Council February 12, 1979 BUS SERVICE Mose present. 819-1372 Transit Mgr. Moes 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. Neuhauser 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 po3tponing 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 Plaetino, Minter & Stoddard present. Plaetino 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. B. Garbage Pickup at House-Coneensus 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-Consensue 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-hr''f01111s -�\ Page 3 Informal Council February 12, 1979 E. Size Of Apartment House Picked Up by the City -Council consensus to change ta Public Works recommendation so that service will be 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. Mandatory Service for City Garbage Pick;ip-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 Helling's suggestion regarding publicity on how to kelp animals from, -refuse. RECYCLI!94!gNUM & STEEL CANS Plaetino 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. 1720-2660 Kraft called attention to the Senior Center Organizational Chart & Job Description submitted in the packet of 2/9. Councilmembera 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 workwith 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 lat. 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 Kucharzak & 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 Councilmembera that they would be attending the School Board meeting instead of the Council meeting on 2/13/79. Meeting adjourned, 5:00 P.J. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB 1100 RAPIDS- ur`. -Jo I:I[s 2660 -2nd Reel 79-8 Side 1, 1-35 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION FEBRUARY 26, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: February 26, 1979, 1:30 P.M. In the { Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Vevera, Roberts, deProsse, Perret, Erdahl. Absent: Neuhauser STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Boothroy, Milkman, Kucharzak, Siders, Showalter, Hauber, Lee TAPE-RECORDED ON REEL 79-8, Side I, 35 to End d over to Side 2, 1-85. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy 52-100 Woodland Hills Too Legal Dept. has approved provisions for stormwater management. Council had no problems with the three conditions which trigger installation of stormwater detention basins. AGENDA - COUNCIL BUSINESS 100-780 I. Council and staff discussed concerns about the authority of the Board of Electrical Appeals to make a decision made at the 2/12/79 meeting regarding permit for E 8 S. Elec. Con tractors. Council requested that the Legal Dept. review the Issue. 2. Concerns regarding application of new parking policies to a commercial area on Bloomington, a business near Summit St. Bridge,dSouth Governor portion not an arterial, were expressed. City Mgr. Berlin requested that Councllmembers keep staff informed of calls, and if there are special problems, staff will get them sorted out. 3. Muriel Patterson appeared regarding parking and traffic 8 flooding on Ralston Creek. 4. deProsse called attention to IDOT selection of Hugh Mose as Transit Operator of the Year, and offered congratulations. 5. City Mgr. will review previous memo from Legal regarding abatement of fees for the elderly 8 report to Council. A form for exemption request was suggested. Berlin advised that the City does carry refuse for these elderly or handicapped persons who request It. This will be publicized. 6. deProsse reported,regarding the closure of Melrose Court, a citizen's concern over the failure of the University to participate as fully as Council expected, asking if It 'would be helpful to send a Joint letter from the Council and the Melrose Area Neighborhood to the University asking them to participate more extensively In transportation planning efforts on the West side of town. 7. Kucharzak reported that charges for building permits were essentially the same over the state/as most titles have adopted the National Code. The fee did not increase last year when the new Code was adopted. After a year's experience, Housing, Occupancy 8 Maintenance Code fees will be reviewed. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101RES Page 2 Informal Council February 26, 1979 B. City Clerk Stolfus requested addition to the Consent Calendar of the request for seeting public hearing on Sec. B Assisted Housing Program, for March 20th. A majority of Cou�bers agreed. 9. It was pointed out that there Is a no -strike clause in the Police Contract, it Is a provision of.State Law. Steps for the firefighters are the same as for police, but in the fire contract there is no base figure yet to which to attach the cost -of -living esca&ator. The Union Is In Volved in scheduling the Police work- week. It has been a City policy for over 5 years to pay at retire- ment for 1/2 of accumulated sick leave, but at that same time, the year accumulation was reduced from 30 days to 12 days a year. 10. Regarding the UMTA Grant, Berlin, Mose, Plastlno A Emil Brandt will review the application and decide who will assume the responsibility. Council discussed the role for the two planning agencies, County d East Central Iowa, and decided that staff should draft a letter for their review to be sent to HUD, with a copy to the Governor outlining quality of material and aid received from ECIRPC. 11. Berlin stated that If Iowa City receives SMSA designation, additional personnel would be needed to prepare d process grants. Council requested that letters be written to Sen. Culver 8 Rep. Leach thanking them for their help. Berlin added that if transit continues to expand, Mose will need extra help. DRAINAGE PROBLEMS - HAFOR DRIVE/HAFOR CIRCLE Dietz, Gannon Dietz outlined existing problem and explained alternative solutions on area maps. The natural drainage area was there when the Penny Bryn 8 Bryn Mawr subdivisions were developed. Ty'n Cae Subd.emptles into Willow Creek which backs up on Tag Drive. Design of storm water pipe size was explained. $120,000 solution would be to parallel another pipe system along the existing one. This would not completely alleviate the problem. Vevera commented that water comes from further east, Denbigh area. In Hafor Circle, drainage swails to the creek, $18,000 or $35,000. Sidewalk could be raised along Hafor Drive, south side, 611, so water stays on the street, cost of $5,000. Ditch Improvements, $6,500. To lower the street, $51,000. 70 acres contribute to the drainage area. Staff has indicated that the City would not participate In cost. Council discussed special assessment procedure. Dietz was directed to provide Information by a mailing to all persons in the drainage area, also setting up a meeting which the District Councllperson Perret for representative) would attend. CURRENT AND REVISED FISCAL POLICY Vitosh Current policy and revised policy were distributed for the discussion. Definition of tax ceiling was changed. Capital Expenditures was divided Into Capital Improvements A Capital Expenditures. Under Project Analysis, #I, re Comprehensive Plan compatibility A #3, Council goals compatibility, were added. #5 -Financing, a new section Incorporates Sec. 5 A 6 of current policy. Re maximum Gen. Fund levy, Council asked that 5A be redrafted to resolve Robert's concerns A to indicate that the City's basic policy Is a conservative posture. blICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111[5 780-1550 1550-2030 Page 3 CURRENT d REVISED FISCAL POLICY Continued Informal Council February 26, 1979 Vltosh pointed out that the City Is not following the present policy. These changes have been discussed with bonding attorney Paul Spears. Sections 8 8 C have been added to Bond Issues. Berlin advised that unless problems within the Urban Renewal Projects, no Industrial Revenue Bonds should be issued. Information will be presented later on proposed legislation re Mortgage Revenue Bonds Issued by cities. PARKS 8 RECREATION MBO QUARTERLY REPORT Showalter, Lee, Hauber Report distributed in 2/23 packet. Recreation: Napoleon Park p-oject has been set back for a year. deProsse commented that the cross-country trip was well done, well run. Parks Area for endangered plants discussed. Small pond bank will be stabilized when water is low. Only the 100 garden plots at Wetherby Park will be available this year. The small nursery for certain materials not available for purchase, might be moved to Napoleon later on. Willow Creek Park project was moved up to FYBO budget along with a Bikeway project, and the SW Park moved back to FY'81. Forestry A large percentage of the budget has been spent because of the June 26 storm. Borings 8 inspection of the Cemetery wall will commence after thawing. Government Buildings Reasons for.turnover of personnel discussed. HICKORY HILL ARBORETUM Showalter Showalter memo distributed in 2/23 packet. Receipt of the minutes of the Committee will be helpful. Operating costs were explained. Planning Is being done during the winter months. Reserved areas for parking lot expansion, amphitheatre, 8 maint- ence bldg. were shown on the proposed plan, along with areas for display gardens 3 probable planting sites. Planting sites could use 15 acres of the 40 acre site. The City can have a.1valld arboretum.wlthout buildings. Use of personnel for arboretum will not take away from the time scheduled for downtown maintenance. This area was purchased with cemetery expansion bonds, and this issue will need to be resolved. 2030-2500 Side I, 2500 -End Side 2, 1-85 APPOINTMENTS TO GOVERNOR LUCAS SQUARE COMM. d JOHNSON CO. REGIONAL PLANNING COMM. Regarding appointment to the Governor Lucas Square Comm., the majority of Counclimembers agreed that Lawrence Eckholt should be reappointed. They would like to see Dicker apply for another board or commission. A majority of Councilmembers agreed to appoint Dennis Showalter to the Johnson County Regional Planning Comm. Airport Commission appointments were not discussed. ideeting adjourned, 5:05 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES