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Home My WebLink About1979-03-06 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MARCH 6, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/6/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret (7:40 P.M.), Vevera. Absent: Roberts. Council minutes tape_recorded on Tape 79-6, Side 2, 1724 -End, & Tape 79-9, Side 1, 1-1030. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 79-92, Bk. 54, p. 227, OF COMMENDATION FOR RICHARD LUMSDEN FOR OVER 26 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Perret & Roberts absent. Richard Lumsden was present to accept his commendation from Mayor Vevera. U 2 a Mayor Vevera announced the award of service pins to City employees. Those present to accept included: For 30 years service: John J. Ruppert, Henry Rios. For 25 years service: Ruth Walsh. For 20 years service: Donald Walton. For 15 years service: Charles Fulton, Charles Belger, Mary Coburn. For 10 years service: William Nutt, Carol Bahmler, Ruth Kistler, Ellen Lorenz, Paul Bowers, Thomas Walden, Harry Boren, Donald Stoddard, Wilma Billie Grace. For 5 years service: Donald Schmeiser, Lee Grabin, David Malone, Ronald Perry. Councilman Perret arrived, 7:40 P.M. yas Councilman Balmer asked for deletion of Item 3.b(1) and Item 3.d(6) for discussion. City Clerk Stolfus asked for addition of Item 3.e, setting public hearing on IDOT Transit Assistance Program and Item 3.c(3) Liquor License for St. Michael's Saloon. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, 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., 2/20/79, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. ' q.241 Minutes of Boards & Commissions: 'Resources Conservation > v ;?s Comm.-2/13/79;''Parks & Rec. Comm.-2/14/79;3Council of Elders- 3 v.26 2/14/79;ADesign Review Comm.-2/14/79;'United Action for Youth- 4 u a 7 2/14/79;eMayor's Youth Empl. Bd.-1/16/79;7Civil Service Comm.- s 14.2? 2/26/79. b 41.�9 Y H3 U ":rmit Resolutions, Bk. 54, recommended by City Clerk: Res. 79-93, p. 228, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT & RES. 79-94, p. 229, SUNDAY SALES FOR E -J CORP. DBA/I. C. RACQUET CLUB, I-80 & N. Dodge. 1121 RES. 79-95, p. 230, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR HANRAHAN DBA/ST. MICHAEL'S SALOON, 800 S. Dubuque. y3a Correspondence: Referred to City Mgr. for reply: IB. Ross re X133 parking on Wayne Ave. 2L. Burianek re traffic problems on N. y3y Governor. 3S. Lee re transit service. Referred to Dir. HIS for 3 y3S reply: 4 B. Mihalopoulas, Best Steak House, request for approval to 9 v36 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEnAR RAPIDS - DES no IHCS I`— ncil Activities I. .ch 6, 1979 Page 2 utilize sidewalk vault area for restrooms, to expand his establish- ment. Information: j D. Boothroy, PPD, re public hearing by Board of Aojustment for parking regulation variance. Memos from Traffic Engr. rebparking on 800 block of Summit, & reyright turn on red at G '727 Bowery & Gilbert. 7 x2? Setting public hearing on April 10, 1979 for public comment on application for IDOT Transit Assistance. -Yyo Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearing as set. Item 3.b(1), minutes of Planning & Zoning Comm. of 2/26/79, deleted from Consent Calendar. Page 3, 1st S 7/ paragraph, Councilmembers explained that they did appreciate the work which Chrm. Blum & the Comm. had done re closing of Melrose Ct. and they did not mean to convey the impression that they were criticizing the Commission. Re Item 3.d(6), Memo from Traffic Engr. re parking on Hutchinson, the City Manager advised that they could not deal with the problem in any other way. �P ah, �v W. = dr_ �7�e/wrzam�. Ave. U Recommendations from Planning & Zoning Comm. approving the preliminary and final large scale non-residential development plan of ACT Testing Processing Facility and approval of final plat of Lyn -Den Heights Part 2,. were noted. Stot Hsf0Rts_AC7r + I_yN.0� 11-93 Several persons appeared in support of Linda Eaton including: Susan Guenther. representing NOW. and coordinator of Linda Eaton Support Task Force; Dennis Ryan, Pres. I. C. Fed. of Labor AFL-CIO, for local groups; Diane Dennis, 729 Highland; Denise Reushen, as coordinator of Z141.11 Association of U. I. Student Women; and Charles Eastham, 707 Rundell. Don Standlev, Pres. of Univ. Student Senate, related narking problems for students, & suggested alternatives. Rod Jones, 918 Jefferson,.Jim Barkus, Doug Levin, 819 Iowa (sidewalk along Bypass request), and a representative for women in the Iowa, Washington, College Sts. area, also appeared re parking. Steve Anderson presented a etion from Summit St, area residents asking for modification of parking regulations. S' HS Bill Mihal000ulas, owner of Best Steak House, appeared concerning his request for use of underground vault. Staff concern is that this would be a more permanent use than a storage area use. Staff was requested to provide information on Council's previous policy, and present a recommendation to Council on this request. Public hearing was held on the proposed Resolution of Necessity for the 1979 Street Improvements on Tanglewood/Ventura Ave. Engineer Frank Farmer gave a brief presentation and answered several questions. Written objections presented were from Jensen, Berg & Pieper, whose properties amount to 53% of the assessment area. Those appearing who favored the project included William Grell, Bill Casey & Quentin Pitzen: those objecting were Mr. and Mrs. Aage Jensen, Daniel Berg & Damian Pieper. Council discussed alternatives for scope of project, alternatives for /" MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIIIES 1 _I r— icil Activities A. .:h 6, 1979 Page 3 financing, present problems & previous history of the subdivision, with the residents. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to defer action on the Resolution Adopting the Resolution of Necessity for the 1979 Street Improvements for Tanglewood St. & Ventura Ave. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Roberts absent. Staff to meet with area residents to discuss alternatives to the project. yam/ 7 Public hearing had been scheduled for amendment to the FY79 Budget. Mayor Vevera explained that it would not be held, but would be reset for 3/20/79. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-96, Bk. 54, p. 231, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON FY79 BUDGET AMENDMENTS ON 3/20/79. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts a sent. y`/8 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to approve the recommendation of Project GREEN that George Mather be reappointed to the Project Steering Committee for a term expiring 3/1/82. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to appoint Ronald Johnson, 1025 Keokuk St. 112, to the Committee on Community Needs for a two-year term expiring 3/1/81. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Neuhauser suggested that a resident of the Armory area be appointed to the next vacancy. City Mgr. Berling requested that the appointments to the Broadband Telecommunications Commission be postponed for a week. Additional information will be sent thru the packet. There were no objections from Council. y�/9 Councilwomen deProsse & Neuhauser reported on meetings attended and areas of interest to Iowa City which were covered during their attendance at the National League of Cities meeting in Washington, D.C., including strategies for revenue sharing, priorities for Iowa, Board action re non -ratified states, and problems faced by University cities in areas of AIS10 housing, parking & financing. City Atty. Hayek reported that he would be meeting with the Airport ys/ Commission's attorney soon & would report back to Council. He called —� attention to his memo in 3/2/79 packet regarding the proposal for his defense for the Mayor on Joe Grant's charge, and explained his reasons. Motion to authorize that the expenses of a lawsuit against Mayor Vevera be paid by the City, either by use of the Legal Staff or other legal counsel, was withdrawn, as after discussion it was decided that the Legal Dept. should carry out legal procedures as they do in any violation of law. Atty. Hayek stated that he would proceed to defend Mayor Vevera as outlined in the memo. 4/5.2 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-98, Bk. 54, pp. 380-381, APPROVING THE FY80 MUNICIPAL OPERATING BUDGET Balmer explained his reasons for voting 'no'. Upon roll call, Resolution adopted 5/1, with the following division of vote. Ayes: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Nays: Balmer. Absent: Roberts. -�/S3 Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-97, Bk. 54, pp. 232-379. AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE DEPART14ENT MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES tlojR[s incil Activities ..-rch 6, 1979 Page 4 OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED. Affirmative roll call vote q,5-1unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-99, Bk. 54, p. 382, AUTHORIZING THE STAFF TO INITIATE LAND ACQUISITION PROCEDURES FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH OF RALSTON CREEK STORMWATER DETENTION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. /lSS Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-100, Bk, 54, pp. 3P--398, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH SHIVE- HATTERY FOR -SOIL TESTING SERVICES AND SURVEYING SERVICES ON THE DAM ON THE SOUTH BRANCH OF RALSTON CREEK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,ySG 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-101, Bk. 54, pp. 399-404, APPROVING RAILROAD CROSSING AGREEMENT with CRI&P for underground construction at intersection of Benton and Capitol for Corridor Sewer Project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. /457 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to defer the resolution directing the engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the 1979 Street Improvement Project on Tanglewood/Ventura. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. y se Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE CLOSING MYRTLE AVE. TO THROUGH TRAFFIC BY PLACING A TRAFFIC ISLAND WEST OF GREENWOOD DRIVE ON MYRTLE AVE. be replaced by ORDINANCE CLOSING THE EASTERN TERMINUS OF MELROSE COURT TO MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM MYRTLE AVENUE BY PLACING A TRAFFIC ISLAND DIRECTLY WEST OF GREENWOOD DRIVE ON MYRTLE AVENUE, and the substitute ordinance be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 4/2, Balmer and Vevera voting 'no'. Roll call vote on first vote for passage, 4/2, with following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, deProsse. Nays: Vevera, Balmer. Absent: Roberts. Neuhauser suggested use of bollards which can be unlocked for entrance by emergency vehicles, instead of a traffic island. `/S9 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that ORDINANCE AWARDING A FRANCHISE FOR CABLE TELEVISION TO HAWKEYE CABLEVISION CORPORATION be considered and given first vote for passage. Notion to consider carried unanimously, 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage, unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. le/60 Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, that ORDINANCE 79-2946, Bk. 15, pp. 28-29, AMENDING ORD. NO. 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 passed and adopted. Ordinance adopted 4/2, upon following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Perret, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser. Nays: Vevera, Balmer. Absent: MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401RES 1 �Icil Activities h,., ch 6, 1979 Page 5 Roberts. Procedure re coverage of existing tenants was discussed. It was determined that this ordinance should cover new tenants only. z/ 6 / Neuhauser voiced concern over sites for public housing as discussed in Seydel memo of 2/22 in packet of 3/2 and City Mgr. Berlin's letter to HUD, and asked that the issue be scheduled for informal discussion. Development Coordinator Paul Glaves announced that the Ecumenical Housing Project now calls for 80 units instead of 64 units, with no air rights y 6 a needed. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn the meeting, 9:55 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES City o9 Iowan C'`y MEMORANDUM DATE: March 2, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager; a. Civil Rights Commission Finding 1q63 b. Management Compensation JU y Copy of letter to HUD regarding sites for public housing. 1453 Memorandum from the Police and Fire Chiefs regarding the closing of Melrose Court. 1166 Draft copy of guidelines for emergency repair and home winterization. 116 r Memoranda from the Legal Staff: a. Model Lease H 6 8 b. State v. Vevera 4 6 9 Copy of letter from City Attorney to Chairman of the Airport Commission regarding leasing of Airport property. H 70 Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. House File 629 N7l �rcc, cars A -e y6°2/aIW4"MEn27`5) b. House File 383 H72 (as. p&OICeafy �hx care ops �z �n*d«sY/�R2Qf7�ca c. CBD Streetscape Improvement Project, Phase II `173 d. CDBG Program Work Schedule, second half of FY 79 N 7'i e. Nominations for Council of Elders V71r Memorandum from Finance Director regarding additional changes to tye FY 80 budget. 1176 Memoranda from Transit Manager: a. Extending evening bus services until midnight •1 77 b. Bus barn project H78 Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Review of certain parking prohibitions b. Grand Avenue widening — ,,t,h, 5).f IV so c. Freeway 518 //B/ Copy of letter to the Mayor from IDOT with attached Memorandum of Understanding. y 92 Copy of letter from Association of Retired Persons to Board of Supervisors submitting recommendations, y g 3 Copy of Interim Planning Report, Hickory Hill Arboretum H 8'/ Minutes of Staff Meetings of January 31, February 7, 14, and 21. q&5' MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Mayor's Youth Employment Program monthly report for January 1979 y96 Human Services Planning Program monthly reports for December and January 1/97 Agenda: a. Committee on Community Needs meeting of March 7, 1979 '4196 b. ing of q V1 c. Council roof Elders smeeiontingmeetof-March a14` 979 , 1979 H 90 Articles: a. Municipal bonds provide home buyers with cut-rate loans y 2 b. A good way to get a fat lip Calendar for March 1979 N 93 r - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES City of lows C -qty MEMORANDUM DATE: March 2, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager; a: Civil Rights Commission Finding 463 b, Management Compensation '/6f Copy of letter to HUD regarding sites for public housing. 46.5' Memorandum from the Police and Fire Chiefs regarding the closing of Melrose Court. 466 Draft copy of guidelines for emergency repair and home winterization. y6 y Memoranda from the Legal Staff: a. Model Lease x/613 b. State v. Vevera 4 6 9 Copy of letter from City Attorney to Chairman of the Airport Commission regarding I leasing of Airport property. Y W Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. House File,629 /N7/ EKE � y 0 pUa� �P/ZWE^%ts b. House File 383 H72 (kE Pn�aF¢/y Aax e,reVp/ s A/z �*das�haPpre C. CBD Streetscape Improvement Project, Phase II y 73 d. CDBG Program Work Schedule, second half of FY 79 A17'1 e. Nominations for Council of Elders AVIS Memorandum from Finance Director regarding additional changes to tye FY 80 budget. y76 Memoranda from Transit Manager: a. Extending evening bus services until midnight 'V77 b. Bus barn project 472 Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a, Review of certain parking prohibitions •� hI' '7'` y go b, Grand Avenue widening — Abbe h. s c. Freeway 518 //8/ Copy of letter to the Mayor from IDOT with attached Memorandum of Understanding. Copy of letter from Association of Retired Persons to Board of Supervisors submitting recommendations, H S3 Copy of Interim Planning Report, Hickory Hill Arboretum y Ry Minutes of Staff Meetings of January 31, February 7, 14, and 21. 4 SS / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAQ CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ■ I I Mayor's Youth Employment Program monthly report for January 1979 yg(, Human Services Planning Program monthly reports for December and January z167 Agenda: a. Committee on Community Needs meeting of March 7, 1979 y gg b. Riverfront Commission meeting of March 7, 1979 c. Council of Elders meeting 0f•March 14, 1979 y 90 90 Articles: a. Municipal bonds provide home buyers with cut-rate loans 5'9 / b.• A good way to get a fat lip H92 Calendar for March 1979 y 93 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111Es