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Home My WebLink About1979-04-10 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES APRIL 10, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/10/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Helling, Stolfus, Ryan, Schmeiser, Glaves. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-9, Side 2, 1010-2260. Mayor Vevera proclaimed April 17, 1979, as Women's Day. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 3/27/79, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Council of Elders -3/4/79. Motions: To December 1978 & of approve1 242 809.19efortJanuarys of 1�197945subj. 1.37 for audit, as recommended'by Finance Dir. Resolutions, Book 55: RES. 79-149, P. 526, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING 5/1/79 FOR PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS FOR SERVICE BLDG. SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION. RES. 79-150, P. 527, NAMING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS. Robisonr&epetitionereferred i re parking for 8033 Church St./beauty shop. J. Neuzil re property owned at Leamer Court & Marietta & anticipated action by University Heights Council. Petition re parking on Jefferson St. & in front of 623 E. Jefferson. T. Steinocher re refuse collection. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-151, Bk. NON- RESIDENTIAL TIALDEVELLOAPPROVING8-530, PMENTPLAN OFA CL T. T FINAL SCALE LARGE ESTINGPROCESSINGFACILITY, as recommended by P&Z Comm. subj. to agreements. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Don Stanley appeared questioning when final action would be taken on parking as discussed at the informal session. Mayor Vevera advised that it could possibly be at the next meeting. Dale McCormick & Susan Hesser, 321 E. Church, appeared urging Council to work out a settlement in the Eaton case. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MoIIIEs Oki Council Activities April 10, 1979 Page 2 Public hearing was held re Boyrum Street connection with Highway 6 Bypass, part of Hy -Vee project. appeared. No interested persons Public hearing was held on whether a beer and liquor license issued to the Copper Dollar of Iowa City, Inc. dba/Copper Dollar should be revoked or suspended for violations of liquor regulations of the Iowa City Municipal Code and the Code of Iowa. Attorney Angela Ryan advised that the City had withdrawn the allegation that liquor was sold to minors. Attorney Mark Hamer appeared for owner, Bud Corieri, who also appeared. Police Chief Miller and Sgt. Harris appeared for the City. After statements were made by those appearing, the Mayor stated that the Council would not act on the proposed suspension at this meeting, but would allow a reasonable amount of time for disposition of the criminal charges. There were no Council objections to this statement. Public hearing was held to accept citizen input regarding Iowa City's application for transit capital and operating assistance from the State Dept. of Transportation. No interested persons appeared. Mayor Vevera announced a vacancy for a three-year term expiring Sean on the Housing Commission, and a vacancy for an unexpired term ending 10/1/79 on the Committee on Community Needs. These appointments will be made at the 5/15/79 meeting. Balmerved beappointed dePres a memberofd Motion carried unanimously. hPerret, that Councilman United Way Planning Balmer requested discussion at an informal meeting of the city car policy and policy for employee parking. Acting City Mgr. distributed v id utedto h at a memo on the department heads nangWednesday.conservation Coun ilmembers agreed to scheduling discussion. Roberts asked if action was needed regarding the request from Bill Mihalopoulos of Best Steak House re sidewalk vault. There were no Council objections to granting the request subject to his signing the indemnification agreement. Mayor Vevera reported that he and Mayor Stehbens of University Heights and one other councilmember from each council will be meeting to discuss several issues affecting both agencies. Helling called attention to a meeting set for 4/17 at 11 A.M. at Ames with IA Dept. of Transportation to discuss the 518 controversy. A representative from Iowa City can make a statement. Council did not decide who would represent the City. Mov application from Balmer, Northwestern Bed Telephone Co.ato for construction under Highway 6 r -o -w & Industrial Park Road adjacent to Sheller - Globe. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 79-152, Bk. 55, pp. 531-537, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENTS I AND MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES Council Activities April 10, 1979 Page 3 II TO THE AGREEMENT WITH WEHNER, NOWYSZ, PATTSCHULL & PFIFFNER, TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE ADOPTIVE REUSE OF THE OLD POST OFFICE TO SERVE AS A SENIOR CENTER FOR IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Development Coordinator Glaves gave further explanation of the amendments. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-153, Bk. 55, pp. 538, APPROVING A TRANSFER OF INTEREST AND INCREASED CAPITALIZATION PROPOSED BY CAPITOL STATE ASSOCIATES. Resolution adopted, 5/1, on following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Perret, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl. Nays: Roberts. Absent: Neuhauser. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-154, Bk. 55, pp. 539-542, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE REAL ESTATE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ECUMENICAL HOUSING CORPORATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Council discussed the final dimensions of the building & Glaves explained funding and costs. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that ORD. 79-2951, Bk. 15, pp. 42-50, AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY CONSISTENT WITH AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 601A OF THE CODE OF IOWA, Human Rights Ord., be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting to 1:00 P.M. on April 17, 1979, to consider receipt of bids and sale of $5,500,000 general obligation bonds. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. 9:00 P.M. For a more detailed & complete description of Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office of City Clerk and Finance Department. Rooftft dVL � AS -A Y U N MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES MATERIAL DISTRIBUTED AT INFORMATION MEETING OF APRIL 9, 1979: Memo from City Mgr. re Acting City Mgr. during his absence while at the Manager's Meeting in Kansas. Petition from residents of Northside Neighborhood re even/odd parking. Petition from residents of Iowa, Washington, & College Streets requesting removal of calendar parking restrictions. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOVIES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 3/27/79 The cost of publishing the following pro- ceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/27/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser, Roberts. Mayor Vevera presiding. Mayor Vevera proclaimed the week of April 1-7, 1979, as Host Family Week. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received or approved and/or adopted, as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 3/13/79, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: P & Z Comm. -3/15/79; Bd. of Adjustment -3/15/79; Resources Conserv. Comm. -2/27/79; Housing Appeals Bd.-1/11/79. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 55, recommended by City Clerk: RES. #79-132, p. 457, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMIT. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: Diane Dornburg, re parking on S. Governor St. Clyde Hanson, re reasons for choosing Iowa City to live. Protective Assoc. for Tenants, re suggestions for model lease. Memorandum from Traffic Engr., parking prohibition on: Mayfield Rd., 200 block of Hutchinson Ave., & 300 block of Lee St. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Roberts absent. Leda Bergmann, from Melrose Neighborhood Assoc., appeared and stated the Assoc. endorses the editorial which appeared in Iowa CityPress-Citizen urging joint participation -in planning between IDOT, U of I, Iowa City, Coralville, University Hgts., and Johnson Co. regarding FW 518 and the proposed U of I arena in relation to traffic. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to send a letter from the Mayor to the U of I requesting that we set up a committee, which would include a minimum of two representatives each, from the City, U of I, members of the Melrose neighborhood area (and possibly U. Hgts. & IDOT) to look at questions relating to the development of the sports arena and traffic problems; furthermore, the letter should indicate appreciation for past cooperation. Motion carried, 5/0. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP IDS -DE > !101tirs Official Actions John Suchomel appeared and thanked Council for March 27, 1979 renewing his contract for litter pickup. Mike Page 2 Furman and Dell Richards appeared and endorsed the speedy development of FW 518 due to overloading of trafficways in westside area. The public hearing was held on the issuance of $2,000,000 General Obligation Bonds. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 879-133, Res. Bk. 55, pp. 458-461, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Roberts absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 879-134, Res. Bk. 55, pp. 462-466, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE OF $5,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Roberts absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to direct the City Attorney to investigate possible outside counsel to look into litigation against the IA Dept. of Transportation regarding FW 518, as soon as possible. Balmer suggested that the City request the IA Dept, of Transportation Committee to clarify in writing their position on FW 518 alignment. City Mgr. Berlin indicated he would like to send a staff person to IDOT's office to review file material since Nov. 2, 1978. Council was agreeable to both suggestions. Motion for outside counsel was passed, 3/2, Balmer & Vevera voting "no" and Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to authorize the City Attorney to do what he can to defeat Senate File 406, property tax exemption for nursing homes & care facilities, possibly by letter to the Committee introducing it. Motion carried, 5/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 879-135, Res. Bk. 55, p. 467, IMPOSING WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS UPON VEHICLES TRAVELING ROHRET ROAD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/O, Neuhauser & Roberts absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 879-136, Res. Bk. 55, pp. 468-469, AWARDING BIDS FOR SENIOR CENTER FURNITURE TO BE ACQUIRED WITH FUNDING AVAILABLE UNDER TITLE V OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT OF 1965. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Roberts absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 879-137, Res. Bk. 55, pp. 470-471, AMENDING THE FY79 BUDGET ENDING JUNE 30, 1979. Affirmative MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•D[5 MOINES Official Actions March 27, 1979 roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Roberts absent. Page 3 Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-2(2) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY TO CORRECT A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR WHICH OMITTED THE CLOSING TIME FOR ESTABLISH- MENTS SERVING ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR OR BEER ON WEEKDAYS be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion carried, 5/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Roberts absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY CONSISTENT WITH AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 601A OF THE CODE OF IOWA (Human Rights Ord.) be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion carried, 5/0. Affirmative i roll call vote unanimous, 5/O, Neuhauser & Roberts absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn the meeting, 8:14 P.M. 5/0. Motion carried, A more complete description of Council activi- ties is on file in the office the City Clerk. s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR s/ BBIE STOLF CITY CLERK Submitted on 4/5/79. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLA g CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MARCH 27, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/27/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser, Roberts. Mayor Vevera presiding. Staff - members present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Vitosh, Brei. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-9, Side 2, 1-439. Mayor Vevera proclaimed the week of April 1-7, 1979, as Host Family Week. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received or approved and/or adopted, as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 3/13/79, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: P & Z Comm. -3/15/79; Ed. of Adjustment -3/15/79; Resources Conserv. Comm. -2/27/79; Housing Appeals Bd.-1/11/79. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 55, recommended by City Clerk: RES. #79-132, p. 457, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMIT. Correspondence referred to City Mgr, for reply: Diane Dornburg, re parking on S. Governor St. Clyde Hanson, re reasons for choosing Iowa City to live. 'Protective Assoc. for Tenants, re suggestions for model lease. Memorandum from Traffic Engr., parking prohibition on: Mayfield Rd., 200 block of Hutchinson Ave., & 300 block of Lee St. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Roberts absent. Council noted the recomms. from P & Z Comm. to approve the prel. & final LSRD plan of Ralston Creek Village and to approve the prel. & final LSNRD plan of Owens Brush Co. Leda Bergmann, from Melrose Neighborhood Assoc., appeared and stated the Assoc. endorses the editorial which appeared in Iowa City Press -Citizen urging joint participation in planning between IDOT, U of I, Iowa C ty, Coralville, University Hgts., and Johnson Co. regarding FW 518 and the proposed U of I arena in relation to traffic. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to send a letter from the Mayor to the U of I requesting that we set up a committee, which would include a minimum of two representatives each, from the City, U of I, members of the Melrose neighborhood area (and possibly U. Hgts. & IDOT) to look at questions relating to the development of the sports arena and traffic problems; furthermore, the letter should indicate appreciation for past cooperation. Motion carried, 5/0. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP IDS -of S HOIIIFS ,'—)uncil Activities ..arch 27, 1979 Page 2 John Suchomel, 611 E. Burlington, appeared and thanked Council for renewing his contract for litter pickup. He reported on a survey he took on the amount of garbage in the municipal parking lot. Mike Furman, 2305 Cae Dr., and Dell Richards, 723 E. Washington, appeared and endorsed the speedy development of FW 518 due to overloading of trafficways in westside area. The public hearing was held on the issuance of $2,000,000 General Obligation Bonds. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. #79-133, Res. Bk. 55, pp. 458-461, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Roberts absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #79-134, Res. Bk. 55, pp. 462-466, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE OF $5,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Roberts absent. Balmer stated that the financial figures which he had requested regarding bus service to University Heights were now available. He hoped that Council could discuss and take action on this matter in April. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to direct the City Attorney to investigate possible outside counsel to look into litigation against the IA Dept. of Transportation regarding FW 518, as soon as possible. Balmer suggested that the City request the IA Dept. of Transportation Committee to clarify in writing their position on FW 518 alignment. City Mgr. Berlin indicated he would like to send a staff person to IDOT's office to review file material since Nov. 2, 1978. Council was agreeable to both suggestions. Motion for outside counsel was passed, 3/2, Balmer & Vevera voting "no" and Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to authorize the City Attorney to do what he can to defeat Senate File 406, property tax exemption for nursing homes & care facilities, possibly by letter to the Committee introducing it. Motion carried, 5/0. City Mgr. Berlin presented two Resolutions to Council for consider- ation, re Rohret Rd. and Senior Citizen Furniture. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #79-135, Res. Bk. 55, p. 467, IMPOSING WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS UPON VEHICLES TRAVELING ROHRET ROAD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Roberts absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #79-136, Res. Bk. 55, pp. 468-469, AWARDING BIDS FOR SENIOR CENTER FURNITURE TO BE ACQUIRED WITH FUNDING AVAILABLE UNDER TITLE V OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT OF 1965. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Roberts absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•Or, 'IOINrs uncil Activities arch 27, 1979 Page 3 Movedby Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #79-137 Res. Bk. 55, pp. 470-471, AMENDING THE FY79 BUDGET ENDING JUNE 30, 1979. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Roberts absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-2(2) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY TO CORRECT A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR WHICH OMITTED THE CLOSING TIME FOR ESTABLISHMENTS SERVING ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR OR BEER ON WEEKDAYS be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion carried, 5/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Roberts absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY CONSISTENT WITH considerd AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 601A OF THE CODE OF IOWA (Human Rights Ord.) be Affirmativeagivennd firstMotion crrie/0. rollcallvote unanimous, 5/0, N*euhauser &a Roberts5absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn the meeting, 8:14 P.M. Motion carried, 5/0. ROGER A. EEVERA, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110UIEs INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MARCH 26, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: March 26, 1979, 1:35 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser, Roberts. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Helling, Brei, Schmeiser, Boothroy, Hayek, Brachtel, Minter, Kucharzak, Vann, Kraft, Glaves, Dietz, Daley, Kron. TAPE RECORDED: Reel N79-11, Side 1, 1022 -end & Side 2, 1-434. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMM. Boothroy, Schmeiser. 1022-1280 Ralston Creek Village, Prel. & Final LSRD 1. Developer to provide continuation of sidewalk through drive & back to existing sidewalk and also sidewalk access on their property extending to Burlington Street. 2. Granted special use permit by Bd. of Adjustment for parking by Ralston Creek subject to approval by IA Natural Resources Comm. 3. A 1970 agreement & easement allows developer to locate building on existing trunk sewer creating undesirable situation for City. Public Works will research the history of this matter and present to Council. 4. Proposed building is one foot out of water if 100 -year flood should occur. Owens Brush Co., Prel. & Final LSNRD 1280-1329 1. Plan includes 6700+ sq. ft. of building expansion & upgrading of parking facility. 2. Developer will voluntarily comply with proposed new tree ordinance. 3. Matter will be submitted for Council's approval after receipt of stormwater detention agreement and dedication for water main. Vevera left 1:55 P.M. Mayor pro tem Balmer presiding. AGENDA - COUNCIL TIME - COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS 1329-1667 Additions to agenda - City Manager stated a Res. Imposing Weight Restrictions on Rohret Road and a Res. Awarding Bids for Senior Center Furniture will be presented for Council consideration. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•D[S MIOIIIES Page 2 Council Informal March 26, 1979 Vevera returned 2:00 P.M. 2. Erdahl inquired about formulation of ditch cleaning & weed cutting policy, City Mgr. stated it had been taken care of. 3. Perret questioned status of County participation for support of Senior Center. City Mgr. will check into. 4. Vann & Kraft were present to explain bids received for Senior Center Furniture as outlined in memo distributed. LEGAL DEPARTMENT Hayek. 1667 -end. Freeway 518 1. As a result of discussions with Federal officials in Washington, D.C. by deProsse & Erdahl, the City Attorney felt the City has legitimate concerns for litigation based on IDOT's environmental review of the easterly alignment, the segmented nature of the environmental review and the failure of the environmental review to take into account the findings and planning in the Comprehensive Plan. 2. Due to the present Legal staff's workload, the City Attorney recommended that the City hire outside counsel in connection with any future litigation concerning 518 alignment. Balmer noted opposition to litigation at this time, as many citizens are in favor of Freeway 518. 3. deProsse distributed the Res. on Urban Interstate Hwys. which was approved by the Natural Resources Steering Comm. and an article, "A U -Turn for Beltways" from the National Journal. 4. The majority of the Council agreed to pass a motion to pursue the hiring of an attorney for litigation at tomorrow night's formal meeting. Legal Staffing 1. Discussion of obvious backlog of H.I,S. cases. One possible solution might be for the City to seek outside counsel to help with backlog using Federal funds (CDBG) for H.I.S. 2. As the Legal Department is presently interviewing applicants to replace former Asst. Atty.Kushnir, and Asst. Atty. Bowlin has indicated he will be leaving in Dec., 1979, the City Attorney recommended that the City hire two new assistants now. The fourth Asst. could help with the temporary backlog and would be trained by Dec. There is a possibility of using some Federal funds. 3. The City Atty. would also like to designate the position of 1st. Asst. City Attorney, who would have some administrative power. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1101N1:S Page 3 Council Informal March 26, 1979 4. There was Council consensus to hire two attorneys now and to establish position of 1st. Asst. Atty. Senate File #406 1. The City Atty. explained that the purpose of this bill was to exempt nursing homes & care facilities from property tax. 2. He opposes this bill and would like Council backing. 3. A motion will be made at tomorrow night's formal meeting. Model Lease 1. Erdahl asked for status of model lease and was advised that 'Asst. Atty. Ryan is still working on. 2. Erdahl will meet with Asst. Ryan for discussion. Recess - 3:00 P.M. NON-DISCRIMINATION ORDINANCE Pat Brown. Side 2, 1-72 1. Our present Human Rights Ordinance is inconsistent with the new State law. 2. Council consensus to use different word than "discriminate" on Page 6 of current Ord., #7 under "D. Exceptions." PPD QUARTERLY REPORT Kraft, Vann, Glaves 72-215 PPD has recently hired six new planners to replace vacancies which have existed for some time, including two new vacancies. The new planners will start working at various dates. One position is designated as area planner. PUBLIC WORKS QUARTERLY REPORT Dietz, Brachtel, Minter, Daley, Kron. 215-434 1. Although acquisition of right-of-ways has taken longer than expected, the Gilbert St. Relocation Proj. will be started this year. - 2. Actual construction on Riverside/Benton Proj. is scheduled to begin in 1980, r -o -w acquisition may start this year. Possibly application for FAUS funds can be made. 3. A refuse truck that was unacceptable was delivered to the City from a dealer. An additional item was placed on the truck which made the tire size, axle capacity, exhaust system, and 10 other items either off -balanced or wrong. 4. System failure of traffic lights at Washington & Clinton intersection was caused by a small part popping out of place. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES I Page 4 Council Informal March 26, 1979 5. Progress report on Maintenance Building. 6. Transit load is down 20% yet is still ahead of last year. Staff is currently working on bus rescheduling. 7. The P.W. construction schedule will be set for informal discussion, material will be sent through the packet. 8. Discussion of alley clean-up. Letters sent to people who have violated code by leaving refuse cans out on street. 9. Staff should prepare press releases stating that people can now sign up for rock for their alleys. Project will be done in May and June. The City will bring the rock and grade the alley, and the people will pay for the rock. Meeting adjourned 4:00 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRO CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 11 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION APRIL 9, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 9, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Vevera, Roberts, Perret, Erdahl, deProsse. Absent: Neuhauser. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 79-11, Side 2, 1250 -End, & Reel 79-12, Side 1, 1-2293. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy, Schmeiser 1250-1311 ACT-LSNRD 1. Explanation was made of agreement regarding dedication of street which hinges on the occupancy permit instead of the construction permit. 2. Legal staff is proceeding on condemnation of Howard Johnson street area. 3. Council decided to add a reference to the agreement to the resolution. Highlander Lift Station Engineering personnel have met with Westinghouse representatives. City Manager will find out when that information will come to Council. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS Glaves 1311-2235 1. Balmer questioned rationale being used regarding University Heights action, described in letter from Neuzil. Proposal from Showalter noted. The Mayor was directed to contact University Heights Mayor to set up an informal discussion of several issues. 2. Glaves explained the proposed change in composition of Capitol States Associates for limited partnership, Item N15, basically it will be the same people. The Ecumenical Housing project will close with HUD on April 17th instead of March 22nd as scheduled. The shopping center is two months behind, and at least 100,000 square ft. of retail space, a minimum, will be built. There is no major change in the building plan that Council viewed. They might submit a change in construction plans, to get the foundation in. It will take six months to review the construction plans after they are submitted. They are still negotiating with Penneys. Norm Bailey will have his plan back to Design Review by the 18th, construction could start mid -summer. Laying of brick sidewalk at that corner & hotel corner will be deferred & developer will pick up cost overrun. Ecumenical Housing building design (11 floors) will go to Design Review Comm. 1st week in May. 3. City Manager Berlin explained request for attendance by a police officer at Int'l. Assoc. Chief of Police's meeting in Williamsburg, Va., a non -ERA state, for a course in developing administrative staff skills. This will be refunded by 79.5% LEAA funds. Additional information will be provided before Council decision is made. He also presented a request for attendance by Pat Brown, to Hartford, Conn., for a collective bargaining program, then proceeding on to Atlanta, Ga. to attend another program. Permission was given. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIIIES Informal Council Discussion April 9, 1979 Page 2 4. Attention was called to detail missing for travel vouchers & also the cost of electricity. City Manager Berlin explained how street lighting is paid. 5. deProsse suggested that John Balmer be appointed as Council's representative to United Way. Balmer agreed to serve. 6. Berlin called attention to the death of former Mayor Louis Loria. Flag will be flown at half-mast & funeral procession will have police escort. 7. Regarding the Economic Development Profile submitted in the packet, the City Manager indicated that representatives of the Chamber of Commerce, Business Development & City staff will meet to discuss how development can take place. 8. Berlin advised that lead time will be needed to organize billing and present information to the public regarding a reduced fee for refuse collection for elderly, low-income or handicapped persons, as explained in Vitosh memo of 4/2 in the packet. Discussion will be scheduled for next informal session. TRANSIT SYSTEMS COORDINATION Mase, Plastino 2235-2737 JCRPC Trans. Planner Keith Friese reviewed the memo as distributed in the 4/2 packet, and the three recommendations of staff and committee. Problems in consolidation were pointed out, Mose stating that he thought that a good job of consolidation was being done now. Some Councilmembers wished to discuss some of the suggestions, & Mose's objections. Friese will check the operating deficit per ride for Iowa City transit, 284, to see if it is correct. MEETING WITH RIVERFRONT COMMISSION 3:00 P.M. 2737 -End Reel 79-12, Side 1, 1-600 1. Commissioners Gilpin, Knight, Neuzil, Kroeze and Berry were present, along with staffinembers Kraft, Milkman & Plastino for discussion. 2. Projects outlined in memo from PPD, 4/6 packet, will be discussed by Parks & Rec. Comm. at their next meeting. P&R representative Berry stated that P&R was open to the idea of a boat dock if the Riverfront Commission could come up with the money. Maintenance was discussed. 50/50 matching funds from State Conservation Comm. can be committed. Sturgis Corner and City Park locations discussed. Comparison of sports vs. fishing was mentioned. Council will not discuss further until recommendations from Parks & Rec. Comm. are known. 3. Milkman stated that there will be no federal funding available for bikeway, but they are waiting to hear from I.D.O.T. for funding if bikeway can be considered a part of a linking to the Finkbine system. 4. Purchase of land depends on other projects approved. It was suggested that landscaping at the City Maintenance area be started in '80. Plastino pointed out that their Dept. cannot physically do all these items in one year. Berlin has discussed extension of this entryway area with Project Green. Council agreed to sell some of the stored bricks. Mayor Vevera thanked the Riverfront Commission for their creative ideas, which will be discussed after P&R makes their decisions, and the Riverfront Commission Chairman will be notified of this meeting. CONSTRUCTION TIMETABLE Dietz - discussion postponed until a later date. CALENDAR PARKING Plastino, Brachtel 600-2293 1. City Manager Berlin called attention to Plastino's memo in 4/6 packet, observing that overall, calendar parking is having the effect of reducing street parking. Police Chief Miller's memo which states that one -side parking doesn't alleviate street storage, noted. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1401NES Informal Council Discussion April 9, 1979 Page 3 2. Council agreed to change the hours of calendar parking to 8 to 5, and exempt Sundays. Policy for holidays to be determined later. 3. Persons offering suggestions included Joe Campbell, 528 N. Gilbert; Monica Seretti, 222 Fairchild; Don Stanley, Student Senate Pres.; Neil Ritchie, S. Johnson; Margaret MacDonald; Opal Allen, Jefferson St.; Della Grizel, Sheridan. 3. Stanley presented two petitions, one from Northside Neighborhood, the other from Iowa, Washington & College St. residents. He suggested income -generating neighborhood lots for off-street parking. 4. Council review of design standards for parking was suggested. It was pointed out that emergency vehicles or taxicabs can stop anytime. 'No parking except for services vehicles' could be stated on signs. Chief Miller would agree to amend the current parking ordinance to provide special cards for service vehicles. 5. Changes to Arterial Streets, Collector Streets and Bus Routes were numbered from 1 to 10, and the following decisions were made: 1. Wayne exempted from this regulation by allowing parking on the north side. No consensus on Friendship & Hollywood. 2. Put parking back on the north side of Sheridan from Summit to Sheridan. 3. Agreement to put back parking on Summit, west side from Burlington to Bowery. No agreement for portion of Bowery to railroad. 4. Majority agreed to take parking off north side of Bowery from Gilbert to Dodge. 5. Majority agreed to allow parking on the south side of Market/Rochester system. 6. Agreement to take parking off Oakcrest, 8 to 5 from George to Sunset. 7. Consensus to not allow parking on west side of Teeters St, from Rider to deadend, 8 to 5. 8. Agreement to not allow parking 8 to 5 on the south side of Church Street from Dubuque to Dodge, and move the no parking sign back further from the intersection. 9. Agreement to leave parking off Whiting -Caroline area. 10. Agreement to eliminate prohibition of parking 8 to 5 on Dodge from Burlington to Bowery. Council agreed to have Linn St. remain calendar parking so it is consistent with the width policy guidelines as outlined in the memo. A majority agreed, as per street width guidelines, memo 4/6/79, to take calendar parking off Iowa Ave., Washington & College Sts. Vevera asked to go on record as being opposed to taking parking off Iowa and Washington. Plastino pointed out that on streets under 25' width, south of Kirkwood, the City will be taking parking off one side. They will evaluate each street separately to see which side has the prohibition. Meeting adjourned, 6:00 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MolAES