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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-03-20 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL_ACTIVITIES MARCH 20, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/20/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Perret (7:35 P.M.), Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Glaves. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-9, Side 1, 1688 to End. Mayor Vevera proclaimed the week of March 18-24, 1979 as Substance Abuse Prevention Week, and March 19-24 as Runnin' Regals Week, for Iowa City Regina High School State Champion Boys' Basketball Team. City Clerk Stolfus requested two additions to the Consent Calendar, the setting of public hearing on 3/27 for $2,000,000 G.O. Bond Issue, and approval of Class C Beer permit for Drug Fair, 121 E. Washington. deProsse questioned action to be taken on 2.d(6), request from 'A Better Cab Co.'. City Mgr. Berlin explained that if Council was still interested in the project discussed previously, staff would negotiate a contract with this company. All Councilmembers were agreeable to the negotiation of a contract. Wayne Draper appeared questioning what action would be taken on 2.d(5), request for reduced rate for the elderly. City Attorney f Hayek advised Council action by motion. (Action taken later in meeting). Council had indicated that if a proposal was submitted, they would be favorably disposed to consider it. Moved by Perret, 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., 3/6/79, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Committee on Community Needs -3/7/79; Riverfront Comm. -3/7/79; Human Rights Comm. -2/26/79; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.-2/20/79; Design Review Comm. -3/14/79. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 55, recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-119, p. 429, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR Harold & Delight Frantz dba/Hal & Dee 's 800 S. Dubuque. RES. 79-120, p. 430, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT for Drug Fair, 121 E. Washington. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 79-121, Bk. 55, p. 431, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING 4/3/79 FOR SERVICE BUILDING MODULAR UNIT ROOF REPAIR PROJECT (PHASE II). RES. 79-122, Bk. 55, pp. 432-433, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING 4/10/79, ON WHETHER LIQUOR LICENSE ISSUED TO COPPER DOLLAR SHOULD BE REVOKED OR SUSPENDED FOR VIOLATIONS OF LIQUOR REGULATIONS. RES. 79-123, Bk. 55, pp. 434-437, FIXING DATE, 3/27/79, FOR MEETING ON PROPOSITION OF ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MDIRES i Council Activities March 20, 1979 Page 2 Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: C. Bausermans, re calendar parking on Ronalds St. M. Hunter re calendar parking & trash pickup. A. Rittenmeyer re parking. A. Hauer re problems encountered with West Benton transit route. 'A Better Cab Co.' proposal to supplement available transportation programs for elderly & handicapped. R. Wolf re parking regulations. Eble Music Co. re Clinton St. H. Louis Inc. re parking. Affirmative roll call vote on amended Consent Calendar unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Vevera repeated three public hearings set. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to permit reduced fare for elderly as requested by 'A Better Cab Co.'. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-124, Bk. 55, pp. 438-440, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH, PART 2, as approved by the Planning & Zoning Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Don Stanley, Pres. of Univ. Student Senate, reported on meeting 1 held with interested citizens re parking regulations. He requested that Council action be delayed until after Spring Break, and a meeting with their committee be scheduled with Staff to work on solutions to problems. Council agreed & staff will schedule a discussion. Gene Edmon, 721 Iowa Ave., & James Barfuss, 412 Linn St. also appeared. Public hearing was held on the Resolution Proposing to Sell a Block of Harrison Street to the State of Iowa for the University as per agreement with Johnson County for construction of the new jail facility. There were no interested persons present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-125, Bk. 55, pp. 441-443, TO SELL PROPERTY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Public hearing was held on Resolution Proposing to Sell an Interest in Real Property, a scenic easement over portion of Capitol Street to the State of Iowa, pursuant to agreement between the City, Johnson County & the State of Iowa. There were no interested persons present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-126, Bk. 55, pp. 444-446, TO SELL AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Public hearing was held on the amendments to the FY79 Budget, as listed in the detailed material presented. There were no interested persons present. Public hearing was held for comments on the proposal to add 50 additional units of Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment Program for existing housing units designed for non -elderly families. There were no interested persons present to comment. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 11011IES Council Activities March 20, 1979 Page 3 Mayor Vevera announced vacancies for the Senior Center Commission; two vacancies for 1 -year term expiring 12/31/79, two vacancies for 2 - year terms expiring 12/31/80 & three vacancies for 3 -year terms, expiring 12/31/81, to be made at 4/24/79 Council meeting. (These terms were changed later in meeting when ordinance was adopted). Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to appoint Jeanann Bartels, 536 S. Summit, to the Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending 1/1/80. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to readvertise for vacancies on the Resources Conservation Comm. for 3 -year terms expiring 1/1/82. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Erdahl reported that the trip to Washington, D.C. to talk with various governmental agency representatives was fruitful and encouraging. A detailed memo will be in Friday's packet. Neuhauser suggested having the garbage fee calculated as a percentage of the water bill. The staff will explore this idea. Recommendation from Design Review Comm. to approve design plans for Anna's Place was noted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-127, Bk. 55, pp. 447-448, APPROVING PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS FOR _ REDEVELOPMENT ON URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 93-3, Anna's Place. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Design Review Comm. will approve the colors before materials are ordered. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-128, Bk. 55, p. 449, AUTHORIZING THE STAFF TO INITIATE LAND ACQUISITION PROCEDURES FOR THE SOUTH GILBERT ST. PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-129, Bk. 55, p. 450, AMENDING BUDGET AUTHORIZATION RES. 78-128 FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPT., EQUIPMENT DIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-130, Bk. 55, pp. 451-453, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN JOHN SUCHOMEL & THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR STREET, SIDEWALK, AND ALLEY CLEANUP IN DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY AREA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-131, Bk. 55, pp. 454-456, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY/MUNICIPAL DEFENSE AGENCY (monthly testing of siren system). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers ! - present. Perret offered three changes regarding the Senior Center Commission Ord. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to amend ORD. 79-2947, Bk. 15, pp. 30-34, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities March 20, 1979 Page 4 1 BY ADDING ARTICLE V. SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION TO CHAPTER 25, PARKS AND RECREATION by changing Sec. 25-60 (a) so that it would reflect a five member committee; changing Sec. 25-61 so that 2 members would be appointed for three-year terms and 1 member appointed for the one-year term; and adding to Sec. 25-63, "Item (7) To assist City Manager in evaluation of personnel." Motion to amend adopted, 7/0. Previous motion to give ordinance first consideration, withdrawn. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring 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 consider- ation and vote be waived, and that ORD. 79-2947, as amended, 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 deProsse, seconded by Perret, that ORD. 79-2948, Bk. 15, pp. 35-36, CLOSING THE EASTERN TERMINUS OF MELROSE COURT TO MOTOR _ VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM MYRTLE AVENUE BY PLACING A TRAFFIC ISLAND DIRECTLY I WEST OF GREENWOOD DRIVE ON MYRTLE AVENUE be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that ORD. 79-2949, Bk. 15, pp. 37-38, AWARDING A FRANCHISE FOR CABLE TELEVISION TO HAWKEYE CABLEVISION CORPORATION be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 8:30 iP.M. Motion carried unanimously. {p/Q ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR .. �tF,_ ABBIE STOLFUS, GIJY CLERK i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101NES 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 spidublication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3-76-77-9, 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 CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140114ES Official Actions Correspondence: Referred to City Mgr. March 6, 1979 for reply: B. Ross re parking on Wayne Ave. Page 2 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 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 1 Comm. of 2/26/79, deleted from Consent Calendar. j 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 local groups; Diane Dennis; Denise Reushen, as coordinator of Association of U. I. Student Women; and Charles Eastham. 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•DES MOINES 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 ho favored the project included William Grel1, 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 1 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 -DES MOINES Official Actions THE FY80 MUNICIPAL OPERATING BUDGET. Balmer March 6, 1979 explained his reasons for voting 'no'. Upon roll Pape 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 I 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 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 i 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 CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Neuhauser suggested use of bollards which mlocked for entrance by emergency vehicles, of a traffic island. ,ed by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that ;E AWARDING A FRANCHISE FOR CABLE TELEVISION =YE CABLEVISION CORPORATION be considered en first vote for passage. Motion to carried unanimously, 6/0, Affirmative ill vote on first vote for passage, s, 6/0, Roberts absent. ed 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 STOL,US, CITY CLUE KK S' fitted on 3/15/79. Jof CERA INDEX 79601, Letters from citizens: I Julia Persson, 79230 Mayflower, re sidewalk on N. Dubuque St. (flooding) Marian McNamara, 803 Church St., re parking at beauty salon business on Church Diane L. Dornburg, Atty., re parking on Governor including petition Petition from residents of N. Dubuque St. re condition of sidewalk Petition from residents of Northside re odd -even parking Don Stanley, memo from re alternatives to parking regulations i f i , -i i i t MICROFILMED DY ' ' JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES 1 ' MATERIAL DISTRIBUTED AT INFORMIAL SESSION OF 3/19/79: 1 I 'I Memo from Lyle Seydel, Housing Coord., re Public Housing Sites I, L Letters regarding parking: A. F. Rittenmeyer Louise Pauley Rachel Robertson Ann Raschke & Kent Seacrest I i I i I j - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES COMPLETE 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 .'t.>;;,t,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 MOINES „ouncil Activities March 6, 1979 Page 2 utilize sidewalk vault area for restrooms, to expand his establish- ment. Information: 0. 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 I 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 Standley, Pres. of Univ. Student Senate, related parking 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 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 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 Mo1NEs .,ncil 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. 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, 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 y 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 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 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 IiOIUES ouncil 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: Perret, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser. Nays: Vevera, Balmer. Absent: MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES HDIIICS uncil 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 BO 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. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY ' i JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MO MES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MARCH 5, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: March 5, 1979, 1:45 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Cetner. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Perret, 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 85-115 American College Testing LSNRD 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. F 4. Staff will meet with Shive to discuss dedication of ACT Circle, and improvements agreeable to all parties. Lyn Den Heights, Part II I. Atty. Scott Barker for John Oaks asked for the same treatment for stormwater management as Council gave to Woodland Hts. 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 Bowlin 115-280 1. Howlin reported on present status re temporary injunction filed againstChicago, 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 pact a bond for $135,000 at a cost of $1350., S 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 unuu S Page 2 Council Informal March 5, 1979 t AGENDA - COUNCIL TIMF. - COIINCIi. CO1MfI9'TEI: REPORTS 280-440 1. Additions to Consent Calendar -City Clark requests addition of Liquor Licens00r- l's. City Manager requests addition of aettIng public hearing on April 10 for cortsnent on the IDOT Transit Assistance. Mose explained reasons for p,h. 2. Council requested that the of objections to Tanglewood/Ventura paving proiect be presented at the formal meeting. 3. Plasties 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 tfgr. Berlin advised that Council could diecuse this procedure with IDOT at a meeting scheduled March 22nd, at the Memorial Union to which the University Heights Council, the Coralville Council & Board of Supervisors for Johnson County would be invited. 5. 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 S 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 Glavea, Boren, Kron, Schmadeke, Kraft, Plastino, Dietz, Mose, 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. wauld 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 constraints were explained. All water will drain away from the Mall area by slanting the street. Things & Things & 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. Vevera & Balmer favored 4 lanes; Perret & Leaman, 2 lanes; Erdnhl suggested a 3 -lane consideration. Less use of Clinton will be the result of revised transit routes, more use of Capitol. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOFIIES 440 -End 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 a bay. Tom Wegmen, Things & Things, asked Council to make it easy for people to get downtown & favored 4 lanes. Dick Gibson (Univ.) 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, Claves 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 i 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. 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 week, including plans for Capitol St. Gibson advised that the Cline Building will eventually be removed, and area used for a green area. He requested consideration of 'no parking' on Washington between Madison & Capitol. City staff was not averse to this idea. Gloves 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 MOIRES I INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION ?ARCH 19, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: March 19, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera prr,oiding. COUNCILMEM@ERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera, Erdahl, Roberts, Perret, deProsse (1:35 PM). Absent: None STAFFMIEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED - REEL 79-10, Side 2, 405 to end, & REEL 79-11, Side 1, 1-796. I APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COM@1. Boothroy, Schmeiser 405-850 Village Green South Part II Ready for Council action. j ACT LSNRD Ryan present. Also Kammermeyer & Davidsen. I 1. Memo from Asst. Atty Ryan noted, packet 3/16, 3 alternatives. 2. Staff requested direction on how to resolve the street problem. 3. Investment of one million dollars will benefit the City in property tax. City Mgr. Berlin recommended Alt. P2. 4. Majority of Councilmembers agreed to alternative Il2, to approve 1 the LSNRD plan, accept $2,000 from ACT & Shive-Hattery for improvements, and condemn the street. Appraisal price, $10,000, j' minimum, for street up to ACT property; Shive & ACT will dedicate 'I their part of the street to the City, City will condemn the Texaco & Howard Johnson portion of the street. Component Homes Schnittger & Strub present. 1. Changes to previous plat were explained, 6 units to be added on 2 lots. Homeowner's Assn. would maintain drive, (45' r -6-w), j which would have sidewalk on one side. i 2. Developer has requested a waiver to 20' setback. 3. Council ha., no particular objections, but will see what the Planning and Zoning Commission has to say about the changes. AGENDA -COUNCIL BUSINESS Gloves, Vitosh present 850-1151 1. Roberts & Neuhauser will be absent Mar. 26th & 27th. 2. City Mgr. Berlin called attention to public hearing on issuance of $2,000,000 G. 0. Bonds to be added to consent calendar, hearing to be set on 3/27/79. 3. Gloves explained involvement of Design Review in public sector. 4. Berlin outlined 3 travel requests in non -ERA states, 2 as noted in 3/16 packet, another to Computers for Local Govt. -Oklahoma. Vitosh advised that sharing with the County was not workable, because they are backlogged in getting D2pts.on computer. There were no Council objections to attendance by staff to the three travel requests. 5. Neuhauser suggested renewing discussion of annexation policy. 6. deProsse advised that a memo to travel to Washington, D. C. by herself & Erdahl, will be in the next packet. PUBLIC HOUSING SITES Seydel 1. Packet material 3/16, noted, letter from Berlin to Jurgens, memo from Seydel regarding sites. Seydel memo re visit distributed. 2. Seydel discussed reasons that Site 11., Muscatine Ave.; Site 10, Lot 2, Block 2, Braverman Addn; Site 12, Orchard Court, & Sites MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.DES 41oIRES Informal Council Page 2 March 19, 1979 7, 8, & 9, Pepperwood were not approved. 3. HUD officials will be here Thurs., 1:15 PM, Mar. 22nd. Perret or deProsse will accompany them on the morning tour of sites. Erdahl will attend the afternoon meeting. (meeting with DOI' is at 3:30 PM at the Memorial Union on the 22nd, also.) Housing Corrin. members will also attend. CHANGES IN TUE HOUSING CODE Kucharzak & Commission members 1151-1535 1. Memo from Kucharzak in 3/16 packet noted. ! 2. Words, 'second-class dwelling' not acceptable to Cov*+cil, could 'type III dwelling be used? 3. Kucharzak requested that Council advise which areas Staff should not spend time on changing. 4. Perret noted that several items to be deleted, had originally been added so that all regulations would be in that place, and not have to be searched out in another portion of the Code. I 5. Three major areas of concern for Council to think about. 1)Licensing for 2nd class dwellings, allowing cooking units, and sharing bath, 2) ceiling requirement lowered to 7 feet, 3) phase-out date of 2005. HOUSING REHAB/HOME WINTERIZATION PROGRAM 1535-1973 _ 1. Kucharzak explained difference between Task force & Staff recommendation (packet 3/9), and (lousing Comm. recommendation • (packet 3/16), which would consider needs of low-income younger people. 2. The program proposed does not require bringing the whole house up to Code, and would cover foundation problems, leaking roofs, { wiring, heating & insulation up to $80,000 of work. 3. A majority of Councilmembers agreed to expansion of the program, as suggested by the (lousing Commission, but re-evaluation at end of fiscal year, then another decision as to whether or not { to continue the expanded program. GARBAGE PICKUP Plastino, Minter, Stoddard 1973 -End & 1. Plastino memos in 3/16 packet re termination of alley garbage Tape 79-11 pickup and policy for Senior Citizens & location of containers 1- 333 noted. Enforcement re cans & clean-up explained, procedure for confiscating cans discussed. One more pass thru alleys scheduled. 2. Observations made: alley areas cleaner, no rats, if pickup is on curb, & will be easier for new side -loader trucks; change of location & charge for pickup -poor timing; personnel need super- vision; rooming houses should use dumpsters; City owns alleys, citizens can't park on them, and City will plan to plow next year. 3. Re pickup for elderly policy, no other city provides such service. Ordinance can be changed to 3 PM, so it is not dark. A majority of Councilmembers favor present policy, letter from Dr., with follow-up by Superintendent to explain process. 4. Citizens contributing to the discussion included: Stilly Smith, George McCormick, Anna Gay, Margaret MacDonald. 5. Ordinance can be amended regarding rooming houses. Consensus Of Council, publicize curbside pickup. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES n B n Informal Council Page 3 March 19, 1979 MODIFICATIONS TO PARKING REGULATIONS Brachtel, Plastino 333-796 1. Plastino's memo 6 Brachtel's memo, packet 3/14 noted. Signing has stopped, with 40% of signs posted and 55% of posts placed. 2. Change of calendat parking hours to 8-6 was proposed. Also on streets narrower than 24', parking on one side only, with no parking at all during snow emergency. 3. Discussion of snow routes included regulation, permanent signage, consistent policy need, publicity, year-round policy. 4. Changing hours to 8-7 doesn't force people to find off-street parking. Residents of Northside area happy to get rid of storaged cars. Suggestion to change to 24 hr. storage, and enforcement. Need to discuss with University need for storage of student cars. 5. What should parking policy be for Washington, College 6 Iowa? For Sundays, for church parking? 6. On Sheridan, residents were told that Council will consider 24 hr. parking on one side. Perret requested a traffic signal. on Sheridan. 7. A majority of Councilmembera agreed that for streets which will accommodate alternate side parking, they will keep alternate side parking. Meeting adjourned, 5:30 PM MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110114ES t t i B n Informal Council Page 3 March 19, 1979 MODIFICATIONS TO PARKING REGULATIONS Brachtel, Plastino 333-796 1. Plastino's memo 6 Brachtel's memo, packet 3/14 noted. Signing has stopped, with 40% of signs posted and 55% of posts placed. 2. Change of calendat parking hours to 8-6 was proposed. Also on streets narrower than 24', parking on one side only, with no parking at all during snow emergency. 3. Discussion of snow routes included regulation, permanent signage, consistent policy need, publicity, year-round policy. 4. Changing hours to 8-7 doesn't force people to find off-street parking. Residents of Northside area happy to get rid of storaged cars. Suggestion to change to 24 hr. storage, and enforcement. Need to discuss with University need for storage of student cars. 5. What should parking policy be for Washington, College 6 Iowa? For Sundays, for church parking? 6. On Sheridan, residents were told that Council will consider 24 hr. parking on one side. Perret requested a traffic signal. on Sheridan. 7. A majority of Councilmembera agreed that for streets which will accommodate alternate side parking, they will keep alternate side parking. Meeting adjourned, 5:30 PM MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110114ES I bh111:111AL DIS'I'RIkUITI) Al' INFORP b,mo from Lyle Soydel, Ilousinf Letters regarding parking: A. F. Rittenmeyer Louise Pauley f Rachel Robertson Ann Raschke & Kent Seacrest 'I JOR CEDAR