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Home My WebLink About1979-04-17 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES APRIL 17, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/17/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: deProsse. Staff - members present: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, Hayek, Glaves, Plastino. Council minutes tape-recorded on Reel N79-9, Side 2, 2460 -End, & Reel N79-14, Side 1, 1-501. Mayor Vevera proclaimed the week of April 15-21 as Private Property Week. City Mgr. Berlin asked for deletion of Item 3.f(2), request for closing of Ellis St. City Clerk Stolfus asked for deletion of Traffic Engr. memos, 3.e.(4), (5), & (6). Don Stanley requested discussion of Item 3.d(1), rescinding of previous traffic memos, from Consent Calendar. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, 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., 4/3/79, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -4/3; Board of Adjustment -4/4; Planning & Zoning Comm. -4/2 & 4/5; Riverfront Comm. -4/4; Comm. on Community Needs -4/4; Parks & Rec. Comm. 3/14; Library Bd. Trustees -3/22. Permit Resolutions, Book 55, recomm. by City Clerk: RES. 79- 156, p. 546, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR K. O'Donnell dba/ Lamplighter II, 1310 Highland Ct. RES 79-157, p. 547, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMIT. Correspondence: C. Lane commending Council for improvements to parking situation, referred to City Mgr. for reply. M. McNamara, thanking Council for restoring parking near her beauty salon. Memos from Traffic Engineer re parking meter zone in 300 block of South Linn St. & Memos N1 thru k9 re alternate side parking, parking prohibitions, and calendar parking. Application for use of streets and public grounds: I.C. Jaycees, "Walk for Mankind", 5/5/79, 7 A.M. to 4 P.M., approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Regarding Item 3.d.(1), Don Stanley, Student Senate Pres., thanked J Council for changing the parking policies, noting disappointment that MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES J Council Activities April 17, 1979 Page 2 Linn St. was not considered under street width criteria. Bruce Kahn, 610 Church, appeared regarding request from Office of Student Activities to close Ellis St. between River St. & Moss Court on 4/27, from 6 P.M. to midnite for an all fraternities and sororities party, which had been denied. He stated that only Moss St. would be closed for safety reasons, the party would not be on the street, hours had been shortened to 8 P.M. to midnite, & parking in the area will be discouraged. Council - members had no objections to the City Manager making arrangements with the Police and Public Works Depts, to close Moss St., but any complaints will be acted upon. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to rescind acceptance of recommendations from Traffic Engineer Brachtel on calendar parking (memo of 1/4/79) and on parking prohibitions between 8:00 A.M. & 5:00 P.M., Mon. thru Fri. (memo of 1/12/79). Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to accept the recommendations of the Traffic Engineer for the following memos: Alternate Side Parking Alterations Memo #1 4/16/79 Calendar Parking Alterations Memo #2 4/16/79 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Parking Prohibitions Alterations Memo #3 4/16/79 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Parking Prohibitions Memo #4 4/16/79 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Parking Prohibitions Alterations Memo #5b 4/13/79 One Side Parking Prohibitions Memo #6 4/13/79 Parking Prohibition on Bowery Street Memo #7 4/13/79 Parking on Bloomington Street Memo #8 4/13/79 Parking Meter Zones in the 300 Block of Bloomington Street and the 200 Block of Linn Street/Gilbert Street Memo #9 4/16/79 Additional Parking Prohibition on Oakcrest Street from George Street to the Easterly Intersection of Oakcrest Street with Woodside Drive Memo #10 4/16/79 The Traffic Engineer is directed to implement the items in these memos as soon as possible. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, deProsse absent. Bill Wright, 529 E. College; Jim Barfuss, 412 N. Linn; John Suchomel, 330 N. Lucas; & Kevin Gleaves appeared with comments on parking problems. Recommendation from Planning & Zoning Commission approving final amended large-scale residential dev. plan of Lots 3 & 4, Westwinds (Windshire), noted. IIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MORTES Council Activities April 17, 1979 Page 3 Mayor Vevera responded to and objected to comments made in Press - Citizen article by Midge Costanza regarding Council position in the Linda Eaton case. Neuhauser reported on her committee meeting at the White House on formulation of a Rural Policy. She also met with Environ- mental Protection Agency and Housing and Urban Development representatives. Neuhauser introduced 'Municipal Ownership of Utilities' as a topic for future discussion. Balmer questioned when action would be taken to install a tornado siren in the Lincoln School area. The City Manager will investigate. City Manager Berlin reported that the Iowa Department of Transpor- tation voted 5/1 to proceed with their original alignment for Freeway 518. He presented two resolutions for Council action, as follows. Moved by Perret, pp. 548-552, AUTHORIZINGseconded55 AGREEMENT EWITH IMIHALOPOULOS, BEST STEAKBHOUSE, REGARDING PERMISSION & INDEMNIFICATION FOR SIDEWALK VAULT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-159, Bk. 55, pp. 553-556, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 79-154, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO REAL ESTATE CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ECUMENICAL HOUSING CORP., to revise a legal description. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0 deProsse absent. Berlin called attention to City's receipt of the preliminary applica- tion for the Small Cities Program. Comments from Council for the final application were solicited. Asst. Mgr. Helling requested approval for attendance by Craig Minter at a 'Keep America Beautiful' meeting in Missouri, a non -ERA state. There were no objections. A letter from the Mayor supporting the program will be sent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-160, Bk. 55, p. 557, ENGAGING AUDITOR, MCGLADREY, HENDRICKSON & CO., AS AUDITOR FOR YEAR ENDING 6/30/79. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-161, Bk. 55, pp. 558-559, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT TO SELL Modular Units to West Branch Community Schools. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Glaves memo, 4/17/79 noted, Council agreeing with recommendation. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-162, Bk. 55, pp. 560-565, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH "A BETTER CAB COMPANY" TO PROVIDE SUBSIDIZED CAB SERVICE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Wayne Draper, representing "A Better Cab Co.," noted reservations made by Johnson County Board of Supervisors. The City Mgr. agreed to work J out a provision in the contract to cover calls for medical emergencies after SEATS duty hours. Roberts noted reservations, will reassess the program after the trial period. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MONIES Council Activities April 17, 1979 Page 4 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-163, Bk. 55, p. 566-567, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOYRUM STREET CONNECTION AND AUTHORIZE CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (5/2/79), regarding Hy -Vee Store construction -South. Resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Nays: Perret. Absent: deProsse. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 79-2941, THE SNOW EMERGENCY ORDINANCE, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 6/0. Affirma- tive roll call VOL Moved by Balm 8:35 P.M. Motion A�STOL MATERIAL DISTRIBUTED AT THE INFORMAL DISCUSSION OF APRIL 16, 1979: The subsequent packet of memoranda was distributed at the Informal Council Meeting of April 16, 1979. These memoranda were to replace Items 3.e (4), (5), and (6) which were at that time stricken from the agenda. After discussion, changes were recommended to the memoranda. At Tuesday's Formal Council Meeting, Memoranda N1 - #10 were substituted for the memoranda that was distributed on Monday. See Index Numbers 768 - 777 for memoranda which were approved. THE ABOVE MEMORANDA IS REGARDING PARKING REGULATIONS - ALTERNATE PARKING, CALENDAR PARKING. Agenda for April 17, 1979 for Broadband Telecommunications Comm. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 4/3/79 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendaryear for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4_/_3_F79_, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Mayor Vevera proclaimed April 7, 1979, as Muscular Dystrophy Day. 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.,, 3/20/79, subj.to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. (Correction of roll call on Ord. 79-2948, was noted. The ordinance was adopted on a 4/3 roll call vote, Balmer, Roberts & Vevera voting 'no'.) Minutes of Resources Conservation Comm.- 3/16/79. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 55, recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-138, P. 472, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE and RES. 79-139, p. 473, SUNDAY SALES for TOWNCREST INN. RES. 79- PORTION OF CLASS LIQUOR LICENSE RFEENDING TO ST. MICHAEL'S SALOON• RES. 79-141, P. 475, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE and RES. 79-142, P. 476, DANCING PERMIT for KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLDG. ASSOC., Motion adopted: Setting public hearing on 4/10/79 for Boyrum St. connection with Highway 6 Bypass. Correspondence referred to the City Mgr. for reply: Regarding parking, M. Shanan, et al; H. J. Anstedt; Loren & Ellen Hickerson; D. Hempel. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-143, Bk. 55, pp. 477-479 APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LSNRD PLAN OF OWENS BRUSH COMPANY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A corrected page 3 of resolution had been provided for Council. City Manager Neal Berlin introduced three members of the Community Technology Initiative Program; Ron Russell, Ron Lewis, and Maryland Kemp, who will meet with the City staff tomorrow to discuss utilization of technology to solve problems availabilityin our City. ionin Jofparkingohn hforlchurr chmembers ed tduring MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DE.S 'IOIRES Official Actions the Easter season, as several received parking April 3, 1979 tickets last Sunday on Bloomington St. Page 2 Roger Mildenstein, Nyle Kauffman, and Joe Kauffman appeared rzy:rding proposed alignments for FW 518. Carol Casey gLlestioned whether or not the proposed paving nroja.ct would be started this summer. Public hearing was held on the plans for the Service Building Modular Unit Roof Repair Project, Phase 2. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-144, Bk. 55, pp. 480-481, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (4/18/79), for above project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint Leonard VanderZee to an unexpired term on the Housing Comm., term expiring on 5/1/81. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to appoint Rebecca Pittman and reappoint Doug Hillstrom.to three year terms on the Housing Comm., terms expiring 5/1/82. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-145, Bk. 55, pp. 482-490, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH BURNS AND ASSOCIATES FOR ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR FY80 SERVICE BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera abstaining. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-146, Bk. 55, pp. 491-499, CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-147, Bk. 55, pp. 500-524, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR A STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE CAPITAL AND OPERATING GRANT FROM THE IOWA STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-148, Bk. 55, p. 525, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PURSUE A HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM, with CDBG funds, outlined in Emergency Repair and Home Winterization program as amended & as endorsed by the Housing Commission. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by deProsse, to defer consideration of the Ordinance Amending the Housing Occupancy and Maintenance Code as outlined on the agenda, for one week. Motion carried unani- mously. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CCDAP RAP IDS•DF, 'IOIIICS Official Actions Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that April 3, 1979 the rule requiring that ordinances must be Page 3 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 ORD. 79- 2950, Bk. 15, pp. 39-41, 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 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 ORD. 79-2950, be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the 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 second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn the meeting, 8:25 P.M. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR SjOLF��TY CL,ERK,S/ubmftt don 4/12/79. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES APRIL 3, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/3/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Hayek, Heaton, Kucharzak. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-9, Side 2, 440-1010. Mayor Vevera proclaimed April 7, 1979, as Muscular Dystrophy Day. 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., 3/20/79, subj.to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. (Correction of roll call on Ord. 79-2948, was noted. The ordinance was adopted on a 4/3 roll call vote, Balmer, Roberts & Vevera voting 'no'.) Minutes of Resources Conservation Comm. -3/16/79. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 55, recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-138, p. 472, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE and RES. 79-139, p. 473, SUNDAY SALES for TOWNCREST INN, 1011 Arthur St. RES. 79- 140, p. 474, REFUNDING PORTION OF CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FEE TO ST. MICHAEL'S SALOON, 800 S. Dubuque. RES. 79-141, p. 475, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE and RES. 79-142, p. 476, DANCING PERMIT for KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLDG. ASSOC., 328 E. Washington. Motion adopted: Setting public hearing on 4/10/79 for Boyrum St. connection with Highway 6 Bypass. Correspondence referredto the City Mgr. for reply: Regarding parking, M. Shanan, et al; H. J. Anstedt; Loren & Ellen Hickerson; D. Hempel. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-143, Bk. 55, pp. 477-479, APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LSNRD PLAN OF OWENS BRUSH COMPANY, as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A corrected page 3 of resolution had been provided for Council. City Manager Neal Berlin introduced three members of the Community Technology Initiative Program; Ron Russell, Ron Lewis, and Maryland Kemp, who will meet with the City staff tomorrow to discuss utilization of technology to solve problems in our City. John Suchomel appeared questioning availability of parking for church members during the Easter season, as several received parking tickets last Sunday on Bloomington St. The City Manager advised that MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CFDAR RAP IDS- DES !101tlrs .,uncil Activities April 3, 1979 Page 2 those who had received tickets should appeal them, and noted that he would be discussing this matter with the Police Chief. Roger Mildenstein, Nyle Kauffman, and Joe Kauffman appeared regarding proposed alignments for FW 518. Carol Casey, 2039 Tanglewood, questioned whether or not the proposed paving project would be started this summer. City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the memo in the 3/30 packet. The residents will be notified when Council will review this information at an informal Council meeting. Public hearing was held on the plans for the Service Building Modular Unit Roof Repair Project, Phase 2. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-144, Bk. 55, pp. 480-481, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (4/18/79), for above project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint Leonard VanderZee, 2813 Friendship, to an unexpired term on the Housing Comm., term expiring on 5/1/81. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts,to appoint Rebecca Pittman, 1220 Village Road, and reappoint Doug Hillstrom, 923 E. Washington, to three year terms on the Housing Comm., terms expiring 5/1/82. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. deProsse advised that she would not be at the 4/17 meeting. Perret pointed out that the Transportation Committee of the Regional Planning had met regarding the three bus systems, & the agreement to prioritize areas of coordination will be discussed on Monday with Council. He noted concern over the quality of work being done at City Plaza. Inspection of the project was discussed, the City Manager advising that there have been no major problems with this contractor. In answer to questions, Berlin reported that the paving of Court/Muscatine is planned for the first part of May, and commented that the complaints regarding newspaper pickup are down considerably. Berlin advised that the bump in the paving at the top of Dubuque Street has been discussed with Public Works. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-145, Bk. 55, pp. 482-490, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH BURNS AND ASSOCIATES FOR ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR FY80 SERVICE BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera abstaining. Atty. Hayek reported on U. S. Supreme Court decision regarding public access to cable television systems, pointing out that Iowa City's regulatory ordinance requires public access, and he congratulated the Council on their foresight. City Mgr. Berlin advised that the Cable Commission had met on 4/3 and elected Robert Pepper as chairman. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-146, Bk. 55, pp. 491-499, CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB C..CDAP RAPIM-DL", '101tirS '"�uncil Activities mpril 3, 1979 Page 3 Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-147, Bk. 55, pp. 500-524, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR A STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE CAPITAL AND OPERATING GRANT FROM THE IOWA STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-148, Bk. 55, p. 525, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PURSUE A HOUSING REHABILI- TATION PROGRAM, with CDBG funds, outlined in Emergency Repair and Home Winterization program as amended & as endorsed by the Housing Commission. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by deProsse, to defer consideration of the Ordinance Amending the Housing Occupancy and Maintenance Code as outlined on the agenda, for one week. Motion carried unanimously. 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 second consideration and vote be waived, and CODEtOFtORDINANCES9OF,Bk. 15 IOWA CITYPTO CORRECT AMENDING ERROR)OF HE WHICH OMITTED THE CLOSING TIME FOR ESTABLISHMENTS SERVING ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR OR BEER ON WEEKDAYS, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that ORD. 79-2950, be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the 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 second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn the meeting, 8:25 P. M. ;l�l:ldalrl�9K�/N:LA�L\(4;i ABBIE STOLFUS,C L MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CCOAR RAPIDS -DCS ROIRCS INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION APRIL 2, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 2, 1979, 1:35 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Roberts, Erdahl, Vevera, Perret (1:42 P.M.). Absent: None. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Helling, Brei, Boothroy, Schmeiser, Kucharzak, Ryan, Plastino. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #79-11, Side 2, 434-1250. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy, Schmeiser 434- 50. Owens Brush Co., LSNRD 1. Agreements are still needed including dedication document for water main, and the legal description needs to be resolved. Dore to be notified. 2. Council will take action at tomorrow night's meeting if above contingencies have been met. Ralston Creek Village, LSRD I. Packet memo, 4/30, noted. 2. Staff still studying maps to find sewer locations. 3. Before any action taken by Council, a discussion with the Board of Adjustment should be held, possibly next Monday. 4. deProsse asked what had happened to the legal staff investigation regarding the legality of a variance on electrical permit fee. Berlin stated that he would check on it. COUNCIL AGENDA 550-900 I. Berlin distributed a memo from H.I.S.-Kucharzak, correcting typographical error on material for emergency home winteriza- tion program. 2. Plastino explained work to be done under Service Building contract. The modulars, when finished, will be 40 -year permanent buildings. Possibly the West Branch School District will buy the rest of the modulars. 3. Berlin advised that some figures will be corrected in the transit grant, but this will not change the intent or the overall amount of the grant. 4. Council decided to defer consideration of Item #14, Ord. amending HOM Code until Legal & H.I.S. can review it. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB F.EDAR RAPIDS•OL`. 110111i � r Informal Council Discussion April 2, 1979 Page 2 5. It was noted that the amendment to the Liquor Ordinance could be adopted. 6. Regarding the memo from Glaves concerning the width for Washington Street between Capitol and Madison; Roberts pointed out that he wanted to retain the street at its full width. Balmer and deProsse favored leaving options open. Staff will prepare an estimate for four travel lanes and set further discussion. 7. Neuhauser called attention to an invitation from the White House to attend a meeting next Tuesday regarding a rural development policy. She would also visit with the people not available when deProsse and Erdahl made their trip. There were no Council objections. 8. Deputy Clerk Brei called attention to a correction to the date for public hearing on Boyrum Street connection with Highway 6 Bypass. It should be April 10; Item 3.d(1). 9. Mayor Vevera called attention to an incorrect roll call vote in the Council minutes of March 20th. On the Ordinance Vacating Myrtle Street, the vote was 4/3, Balmer, Roberts and Vevera voting 'no'. 10. Balmer suggested reviewing the State Land Preservation Commission material with area legislators at the Saturday meeting. deProsse absent from the room, 2:14 to 2:20. 11. Erdahl related discussion on tenant model lease with Attorney Ryan, which will be finalized soon. FILMS 1. Council adjourned to the Council Chambers to view the film on Keep America Beautiful Program, "A Place to Begin" with Michele Fisher. 2. Also with Jan Lown, Special Populations Involvement (SPI), Programs of Parks and Recreation Department, Film, "Very Special Arts Festival". QUARTERLY REPORT - POLICE DEPARTMENT & FIRE DEPARTMENT 900-1250 1. Berlin will check into the status of the grant re vandalism for Northside. 2. Vandalism in downtown area was discussed, along with restitution and cleanup. PARKING 1. City Manager Berlin reminded Council of the meeting with Student Senate President Don Stanley on April 4th at 1:30 P.M. Information re student parking policies will be provided. 2. Before fall registration at the University, parking information should be made clear. 3. Staff could contact Ann Arbor & Notre Dame for their parking policy. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES TORIES Infon,ul Council Discussion April 2, 1979 Page 3 4. University at Ames is going to be charging students to park bicycles on campus. OTHER I. Several Councilmembers expressed interest in the City pursuing the comparison evaluation of City governments as outlined in the City Manager's memo in packet of 3/30. 2. deProsse reported that she would be the Council liaison for preparation of a model budget manual for the National League of Cities. 3. deProsse also noted concern that the Resources Conservation ar ener. 4. MateCommission rialregardingcbus iservice ng eto University Heights will be in the next packet. APPOINTMENTS TO HOUSING COMMISSION I. Council agreed to reappoint Hillstrom, to appoint Vander Zee the unexpired term, and Pittman to regular term. EXECUTIVE 4:00 P.M. in Conference Room at the Civic Center. for Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn to executive session Finance discussion Pending litigation: Eaton, nanceDisclosurecases. Affiirmative rollb allvote Zunanimousig7/0, all Councilmembers present. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Ryan, Brown, Keating, Brei. Tape-recorded on executive session tape #14, Side 1, 790-1245. Consensus to not appeal the Campaign Finance Disclosure case. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by deProsse,to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, 4:20 P. M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES M0114CS c� 0 s INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION APRIL 16, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 16, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in'the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Perret, Vevera, Erdahl, deProsse (2:40 P.M.) STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel H78-12, Side 1, 2293 to End, & Reel 79-13, Side 1, 1-1624. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy, Schmeiser 2293-2400 Westwinds Windshire) Lots 3 & 4 1. There are now 48 units instead of 52. 2. Councilman Balmer advised he would abstain, as he did on the prelimi- nary. 3. Steve Victor is no longer with Southgate Dev. Co. Continuity urge. i AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 2400 1. Council discussed last paragraph of Brd of Adjustment oaminutes which stated that the Board felt that they were an independent body and not accountable to Council for their decisions and actions, noting that j they had invited the Board to come for discussion only as a courtesy. I! Material regarding concerns of staffinembers will be sent to Council. Abrams will be present at 4/23 informal Council dIscusSion. Schmeiser advised that the parking area ameeting for t Chauncey Swan is higher than Abrams. 2. Berlin advised that HV -Vee has agreed to pay for the conduit to tie ' all three together. 3. Concern over the cost of the salt dome at the Service Building was discussed. Reel 79-13 i 4. Helling advised that the nt Comm. would attend the 4/30 2 Riverfro meeting to discuss the boatramp pro,lect. It was pointed out that the ramp should be located where the City is not expecting to put a park. 5. Berlin pointed out City Atty s approval of agreement for Best Steak House, so it can be added to the agenda. Letter from Eastern Iewa Caelevision was referred to the Cable Comm. 6. Eitherret or Roberts will accompany the Mayor to the meeting with j the Univ�t He_ jghts Mayor for discussion of several issues. 7. Letter regarding the Public Housing Sites discussed, Neuhauser called attention to asses ante offered b—Elaine Baxter. Council will push the Orchard Court and Pepperwood sites, 8. Council affirmed decision t0 consider Copper Dollar situation after the criminal cases are settled, if this has been reasonable time. accomplished within a I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIPS•DES 110111ES REFUSE FEE Vitosh present 232-355 1. Berlin called attention to memo from Vitosh in 4/13 packet on a reduced fee for handicapped and low-income elderly persons. 2. Vitosh stated that the guidelines were based mainly on low-income. Social Services had said about 2% (1000) of citizens would be affected. This excludes students. 3. A majority of Councilmembers agreed to the reduced fee, based on income, the reduced fee to be $0. Legal will draft the necessary resolution. TANG LEWOOD-VENTURA PAVING PROJECT Dietz, Farmer 355-730 1. Dietz explained additional information sent by packet memo, which answered several questions brought out at the public hearing. Some project costs had been cut before the assessment figured. The City will have to pay for any reduction in assessments. deProsse present, 2:40 P.M. Bill Grell & Mrs. Jensen and other area residents entered into the discussion. The City Manager will reassess the program with staff, then talk to the Jensens regarding reducing their assessment. Public Hearing will be rescheduled. PARKING MEMOS Plastino, Brachtel -1317 1. Memo #1 -Majority agreed to put calendar parking back on LinnStreetfrom Bloomington to Brown Street. 2. Memo #2-o.k. as stated. r 3. Memo #3-o.k. as stated. Neuhauser related concerns. 1 4. Berlin advised that if there is calendar parkir'g, there will be no iexceptions for churches. There was a consensus to suspend parking regulations only on Sundays (not holidays). 5. Memo #4-o. k, except for Oakcrest Street from George Street to Woodside Drive where there was agreement to prohibit parking on both sides. 6. Memo #5b was chosen as the alternative wanted. 7. Memo #6-o.k. as stated. The Police Department will be advised to not enforce these signs until 48 hours after they have been installed. City Manager Berlin stated that there is no set plan for cleaning of streets. A clean-up ordinance similar to Snow Ordinance was suggested. Staff will investigate. 8. Memo #7-o.k. as stated. j 9. Memo #8-CounciImembers agreed with this new prohibition. 10. Mrmo #9-Councilmembers agreed to leave the diagonal parking meters in on west side of Gilbert from Market to Bloomington, as parking was being removed from the east side. Brachtel advised that this is the 1 location of the highest number of mid -block accidents. Staff will keep monitoring this location. Short-term meters are being added on I Linn from Market to Bloomington. 11. Brachtel advised that work was to start again on April 27th and would take approximately two months, but he asked that Council direct him to proceed with action immediately. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES tI01nES 3 UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS-OUS SERVICE Mose, Vitosh 1317-1438 1. Memo 4 5 79 from City Manager noted. 2. A majority agreed on alternative for cost breakdown should be $11,820. 3. Mayor's discussion with University Heights will be on Thursday. MEETING WITH IDOT It was decided that deProsse would represent Council at the Ames meeting re Freeway 518, and would speak after the Chamber of Commerce. Staff has obtained all materials from DOT files. Councilmembers were reminded of the 1 PM meeting tomorrow. PROGRESS REPORT -ENERGY COORDINATOR Tinklenberg 1438-1624 I. Material from 4/13 packet noted. 2. Tinklenberg explained his present work program, auditing City buildings re energy consumption, to be used in computer analysis. 3. Advertising for locations for recycling outlets is being prepared. Center East (at Memorial Union) will serve as redemption center for two downtown businesses after the new law goes into effect 7/1/79. 4. Tinklenberg advised that he is behind schedule, his goals were too Optimistic, and several otherprojects were added to his work schedule. He is presently working on usage of gasoline policy and subsidized parking. 5. Councilmembers supported looking into his recommendations for a preventive maintenance program. Two major buildings will be added to inventory of City buildings, soon. Meeting adjourned, 4:30 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401NES