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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-03-06 Council minutesCOMPLETE 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. 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. 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. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Resources Conservation Comm. -2/13/79; Parks & Rec. Comm. -2/14/79; Council of Elders - 2/14/79; Design Review Comm. -2/14/79; United Action for Youth - 2/14/79; Mayor's Youth Empl. Bd.-1/16/79; Civil Service Comm. - 2/26/79. Permit 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. RES. 79-95, p. 230, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR HANRAHAN DBA/ST. MICHAEL'S SALOON, 800 S. Dubuque. Correspondence: Referred to City Mgr. for reply: B. Ross re parking on Wayne Ave. L. Burianek re traffic problems on N. Governor. S. Lee re transit service. Referred to Dir. HIS for reply: B. Mihalopoulas, Best Steak House, request for approval to MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MONIES Council Activities March 6, 1979 Page 2 utilize sidewalk vault area for restrooms, to expand his establish- ment. Information: D. Boothroy, PPD, re public hearing by Board of Adjustment for parking regulation variance. Memos from Traffic Engr. re parking on 800 block of Summit, & re right turn on red at Bowery & Gilbert. Setting public hearing on April 10, 1979 for public comment on application for IDOT Transit Assistance. 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 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. 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. ' 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 Association of U. I. Student Women; and Charles Eastham, 707 Rundell. Don for students,ld&esuggestedoalternatives.f Univ. Rod nJones,e918eJefferson,pJimlems 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 petition from Summit St, area residents asking for modification of parking regulations. Bill Mihalopoulas, 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 objecting included William ctingwereMr. andMrs. AagBCasey eJensenill Daniel entin � Berg &DamiantPieper. Council discussed alternatives for scope of project, alternatives for MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities March 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. 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 absent. of Project GRNeuhauser, eseconded yPerret, EENthatGeorgeMatherbereappapprove vhrecommendation ointedtotheProjectGREEN 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. #2, 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. Berlin 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. 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 housing, parking & financing. City Atty. Hayek reported that he would be meeting with the Airport Commissions 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. 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. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-97, Bk. 54, pp. 232-379, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES M0Ir1ES Council Activities March 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 unanimous, 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. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-100, Bk, 54, pp. 383-398, 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, 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. 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. 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. 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. Motion to consider carried unanimously, 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage, unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. 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: `i Perret, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser. Nays: Vevera, Balmer. Absent: MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1101tES Council Activities March 6, 1979 Page 5 Roberts. Procedure re coverage of existing tenants was discussed. It was determined that this ordinance should cover new tenants only. 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 needed. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn the meeting, 9:55 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. �wtf/ R BERT A. VEVER MAYOR ABBIE SIULFUS, CITY CLERK I r - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES FIOIRES ..T MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 3/6/79 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., 3 677-9, 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. 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. Affirm- ative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Perret & Roberts absent. Richard Lumsden was present to accept his commendation from Mayor Vevera. 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. 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. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Resources Conservation Comm. -2/13/79; Parks & Rec. Comm. -2/14/79; Council of Elders - 2/14/79; Design Review Comm. -2/14/79; United Action for Youth -2/14/79; Mayor's Youth Empl. Bd.-1/16/79; Civil Service Comm. -2/26/79. Permit 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 I. C. RACQUET CLUB. RES. 79- 95, p. 230, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ST. MICHAEL'S SALOON. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CFOAR RAPIDS•DL5 6loltIES Official Actions Correspondence: Referred to City Mgr. March 6, 1979 for reply: re 1 B. Ross Page 2 parking on Wayne Ave. L. Burianek re traffic problems on N. Governor. S. Lee re transit service. Referred to Dir. HIS for reply: B. Mihalopoulas, Best Steak House, request for approval to utilize sidewalk vault area for restrooms, to expand his establishment. Information: D. Boothroy, PPD, re public hearing by Board of Adjustment for parking regulation variance. Memos from Traffic Engr. re parking on 800 block of Summit, & re right turn on red at Bowery & Gilbert. Setting public hearing on April 10, 1979 for public comment on application for IDDT Transit Assistance. y 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 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. 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 l local groups; Diane Dennis; Denise Reushen, as ! coordinator of Association of U. I. Student Women; 3 and Charles Eastham. 6 Don Standley, Pres. of Univ. Student Senate, !{ related parking problems for students, & suggested alternatives. Rod Jones, Jim Barkus, Doug Levin, (sidewalk along Bypass request), and a represen- tative for women in the Iowa, Washington, College Sts. area, also appeared re parking. Steve Anderson presented a petition from Summit St. area residents asking for modification of parking regulations. Bill Mihalopoulas, owner of Best Steak House, appeared concerning his request for use of under- ground vault. Staff was requested to provide information on Council's previous policy, and present a recommendation to Council on this request. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -Drs 'iDIREs Official Actions Public hearing was held on the proposed March 6, 1979 Resolution of Necessity for the 1979 Street Page 3 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. 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. 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 absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to approve the recommendation of Project GREEN that George Mather be reappointed to the Project GREEN Steering Committee for a term expiring 3/1/82. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to appoint Ronald Johnson, to the Committee on Community Needs for a two-year term expiring 3/1/81. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. City Mgr. Berlin requested that the appointments to the Broadband Telecommunications Commission be postponed for a week. There were no objections from Council. City Atty. Hayek reported that he would be meeting with the Airport 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. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-98, Bk. 54, pp. 380-381, APPROVING MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DF.s 110111f Official Actions THE FY80 MUNICIPAL OPERATING BUDGET. Balmer March 6, 1979 explained his reasons for voting 'no'. Upon roll Page 4 call, Resolution adopted 5/1, with the following division of vote. Ayes: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Nays: Balmer. Absent: Roberts. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-97, Bk. 54, pp. 232-379, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 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. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-100, Bk, 54, pp. 383-398, 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, 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 under- ground construction at intersection of Benton and Capitol for Corridor Sewer Project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. 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. Moved that the ORDINANCE deProsseby MYRTLEe AVE PTOreTHROUGH 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: MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB LEDAR RAPIOS•OrC iiOIIIES Off ichI Act lone Roberts. Neuhauser suggested use of bollards which March 6, 1979 can be unlocked for entrance by emergency vehicles, Page 5 instead of a traffic island. 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. Motion to consider carried unanimously, 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage, unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. 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: Roberts. It was determined that this ordinance should cover new tenants only. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn the meeting, 9:55 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. A more complete description of Council activi- ties is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFU , CITY CLERK Submitted on 3/15/79. r � MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAN DS -DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 2/20/79 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 272-0-77-9, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret (7:38 P.M.), Roberts, Vevera. 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 Gilbert St. Tap,. RES. 79-64, p. 122, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT for Hilltop Tavern. RES. 79-65, p. 123, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT & RES. 79-66, p. 124, APPROVING SUNDAY SALES for Eagle Supermarket #157.RES. 79-67, p. 125, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT & RES. 79-68, p. 126, SUNDAY SALES for Eagle #220. RES. 79-69, p. 127, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT & RES. 79-70, p. 128, SUNDAY SALES for May's Drug #198. 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). MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DrS !fo1rj[S Ofticial A ctions Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all rehruary 20, 197f) Councilmembers present, Councilman Perret Pago. 2 arriving, 7:38 P.M. Mayor Vevera announced the public hearing as set. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-72, Bk. 53, pp. 130-131, APPROVING PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN ON WESTWINDS (WINDSHIRE), AS AMENDED. Affirm- ative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members 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 Adjust- ment. Several Councilmembers made favorable comments on Dir. Public Works Plastino's memo delineating issues involved regarding transit, & made other suggestions. 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. 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-74, Bk. 53, pp. 134-135, PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATION OF AN OPEN PARKING STRUCTURE IN IOWA CITY, assurances regarding operation of Block 83 Parking Ramp. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 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. After Council discussion, the resolution was adopted, 4/3, upon following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, deProsse. Nays: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS. DrS u101q[s .A . Official Actions February 20, 1979 Page 3 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 deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the 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 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, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CFRAP RAI'I M - Dr% 'Io DIES Official Actions Perret, deProsse, Erdahl. Nays: Roberts, Vevera, February 20, 1979 Balmer. 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 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 j considered and voted on for passage at two Council ! meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be f finally passed be suspended, that the first and second c onside 5 tion Bk. and vote be waived and that the77-2861 WHICH ADOPTED THE pUNIFORM7FIREECODE, NDING 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 iunanimously. tivi- ties s on file i n the officetion of the City ClerOf Council k. s/ROBERT A. , MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK Su itteERon 3/1/79. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP IDS- DES !IOIREs 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: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret (7:38 P.M.), Roberts, Vevera. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, Kucharzak, Kraft, Plastino. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape #79-6, Side 1, 1912 - 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 hearing as set. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP In5.OL5 !I0IDES ,:ouncil Activities February 20, 1979 Page 2 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-72, Bk. 53, pp. 130-131, APPROVING PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 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, 5 of 1-80, & 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. Asst. City Mgr. Helling will investi- 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 have anything 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 bridge projects, indicating that State projects and one county bridge had been mentioned as possible uses of the federal monies. Mayor Vevera 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, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-74, Bk. 53, pp. 134-135, PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATION OF AN OPEN PARKING STRUCTURE IN IOWA CITY, assurances regarding operation of Block 83 Parking Ramp. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•nF5 nnluEs COL—il 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 deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the 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 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. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DF-S nG(11L5 ouncil 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 apassed be cil meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally p suspended, that the second consiid2ration and vote be waived,Tand MECHANICAL that the ORD. 79-2944, Bk. 15, pp. 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 Ferret, that the ordinance be finally adoptCounced at thisers time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all 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 25 consideration 27, and vote be waived and that the ORD. 79-2945, Bk. 15, pp. 2861 WHICH ADOPTED THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1976 EDITION, SUBJECT TOarages), CERTAIN AMENDMENTS inot passagenatwet thisttime pes in Affirmativen earollgcall be voted upon for final passage 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. ROBERT A. VEVE—RA , MA OR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITT CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CFDAR RAPIDS•DLS HOFi1CS INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MARCH 5, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: March 5, 1979, 1:45 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Ferret, Erdahl, Vevera. Absent: deProsse, Neuhauser, Roberts. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus. Others present for certain dis- cussions, as noted. TAPE RECORDED -Reel 79-8, Side 2, 85 -End. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMM Boothroy, Schmeiser Americancollege Testing LSNRD 85-115 C 1. Board of Adjustment variance to allow construction of a structure which will not front on a public street, but requesting that street be improved and accepted by the City. 2. Improvements suggested by Engineers, problems because of 4 owners for street. 3. Mike Kammermeyer reported on letter from former Engr. Mel Dahl, 1967. 4. Staff will meet with Shive to discuss dedication of ACT Circle, and improvements agreeable to all parties. 122_Heights, Part II 1. Atty. Scott Barker for John Oaks asked for the same treatment for stormwater management as Council gave to Woodland fits. II, by allowing in some way to make provision for it later, a 15 year waiver. 2. Criteria used in allowing exemption for Woodland Hts. II discussed. These reasons not applicable to Lyn -Den Hts. Subd. 3. Consensus of four Councilmembers present: all not in favor of waiving stormwater management for Lyn -Den Hts. II Subd. SOUTH MARKET SQUARE UPDATE Bowl in 1. Bowlin reported on 115-280 P present status re temporary injunction filed against Chicago, Rock Island 6 Pacific RR. Judge set March 19th to receive briefs on jurisdictional issue. Court also did not give temporary restraining order to R.I. to prevent their levying against the City until decided by Supreme Court. City would be looking at a year's timeframe for resolution of an appeal. 2. City has come up with $90,000 of claims to offset the $108,000 Judgement. Staff wants to post a supersedeas bond to prevent levy. 3. During the appeal timeframe the City has two options: 1) to port a bond for $135,000 at a cost of $1350., 6 2) post a Certificate of Deposit, which would earn interest to pay the interest on the Judgement, which will accrue during the year. 4. Dir. of Finance Vitosh would make the final decision on whether Option 1 or 2 would be used. 5. Consensus of four Councilmembers present, staff is authorized to proceed as requested. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES :10IREs Page 2 Council Informal March 5, 1979 AGENDA - COUNCIL TIME - COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Additions to Consent Calendar -City Clerk requests addition of 280-440 Liquor License for St. Michael's. City Manager requests addition of setting public hearing on April 10 for comment on the IDOT Transit Assistance. Mose explained reasons for p.h. 2. Council requested that the % of objections to Tanglewood/Ventura paving project be presented at the formal meeting. 3. Plastino s memo on new parking procedures noted. Plastino & Minter will be present next Monday to discuss problems. 4. Discussion of financing for Grand Ave. widening project will be scheduled for discussion when all seven Councilmembers are to be present. (Two weeks) Plastino memo noted. 5. Re Memo of Understanding with IDOT concerning proposed primary road extension: jurisdiction and control for portions of Hwy. 218 and FW 518, City f1gr. Berlin advised that Council could discuss this procedure with IDOT at a meeting scheduled March 22nd, at the Memorial Union to which the University Heights Council, the would be invited. Coralville Council & Board of Supervisors for Johnson County 6. In answer to a question, Plastino commented that there was no explanation why the IDOT staff seems to be reversing the decision of the Commission in terms of alignment for 518, (by stating that they prefer the original alignment). 7. Balmer pointed out that the HF383. exempting from taxation the value of new industrial facilities constructed, had been deleted. City Mgr. Berlin noted that there was a Republican caucus to get support to override the deletion. DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PROJECT PHASE II Gloves, Boren, Kron, Schmadeke, Kraft, Plastino, Dietz, Mose, 440 -End Brachtel, Showalter, Gibson (Univ.) & Popelka, Nelson & Leaman from Ames Engineering, Klaus (Old Cap. Assoc.) present. Claves pointed out that in his memo of 3/2, he had listed four issues on which decisions needed to be made, but today the Staff needed a decision on street paving; whether or not Clintonwould be a four - lane or a two-lane street, and on Washington St, would automobile traffic be allowed thru the bus staging and transfer area. Leaman pointed out on the drawings provided, uses of a 2 -lane Capitol St. There are 2 entrances to the parking ramp from the South, 3 exits, both north and south, loading docks, and a truck storage area where trucks can wait to use loading docks. Washington Street had spaces for 6 east bound buses and 7 westbound buses (two using a center island). Clinton St. has one entrance to the ramp from the north, passenger & package pickup areas, & two lanes for traffic. Engineering fromtheiMalloareaabyts were slantingxtheistreet.,11water Things &ill Thingsin away & Apple Tree areas are the lowest areas. Roof of the Mall will drain to the Burlington St, storm system. Discussion to finalize location Of utilities is scheduled. Plastino & Glaves presented reasons they favored a 2 -lane Clinton St. Berlin & Mose explained reasoning for favoring 4 lanes. Vevern & Balmer favored 4 lanes; Perret & Leaman, 2 lanes; Erdahl suggested a 3 -lane consideration. Less use of Clinton will be the result of revised transit routes, more use of Cnpitol. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRLS Page 3 Council Informal March 5, 1979 Michelle Fisher, Pres. Downtown Assn. stated that it was their consensus that they want 4 lanes on Clinton, and some traffic thru on Washington, possibly one lane, one-way east. Also they suggested 20 minute meters on Clinton, 3 stalls in ab ay. Tom Wegman, Things & Things, asked Council to make it people to get d'rntown & favored 4 lanesson (Univ.) easy for . Dick Gib assumed it would be 4 -lane, but objected to referring to Madison as an arterial. Jack Klaus (Old Cap. Assoc.) noted that their tenants wanted 4 lanes, & cited the Barton-Aschman report which indicated 4 lanes. It was suggested that Councilmembers who wereabsent should listen to the tape-recording instead of rehashing the previous discussions. Regarding the Washington St. bus staging area, Glaves advised that car access had not been designed into the drawing shown. It was suggested that in addition to a one-way east for cars on Washington between Capitol and Clinton, a left turn on Washington from Capitol could be tried. Balmer & Vevera agreed that if Clinton was 4-lane,they would agree to a one-way on Washington. Mose pointed out that some buses would have to be parking north on Clinton in front of the Pentacrest, as Cambus & Coralville routes circulate clockwise around the Pentacrest, so there are more west -bound buses. Gibson introduced Rich Gardner who had reviewed plans with Leaman last week. There is a difference between the plan they reviewed and the one presented today. Leaman pointed out that a crosswalk had been located to the East for a balanced design, to retain symmetry with Old Capitol, but to accomplish this, a second bus space would have had to be deleted. The grade problem on the Engineering Bldg. i corner was explained. Many trade-offs have been made by each agency. Staff will meet with Gibson to resolve the crosswalk problem by Monday. Discussion of other issues will continue next i week, including plans for Capitol St. Gibson advised that the Cline He Building will eventually be removed, and area used for a green area. Madisone&ted Capitol. City n of staff 1parking' staffwasnotaverse Washington Glaves stated that there was not a whole lot that could be changed on Capitol St. Meeting adjourned, 5:15 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 14011JES