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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-04-24 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES APRIL 24, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 4/24/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl (7:50 P.M.), Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Helling, Schmeiser. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape #79-14, Side 1, 501-1183. Mayor Vevera called attention to a special announcement which was then given by Freda Hieronymus. She reported that she had been authorized to announce that all negotiations had been completed for a three-story J.C. Penney Co. store in the Old Capitol Center. Mayor Vevera proclaimed Apri1 27, 1979, as Arbor Day, and week of April 23-27 as Arbor Week. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Ferret, to add the additions as presented by the City Clerk, to the Consent Calendar: a cigarette permit, a Class B Beer license for Control Tower, a petition for sanitary sewer, and a memo from City Engineer. Motion carried unanimously. 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., 4/10/79, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Airport Comm. -3/15/79; Housing Comm. -4/4/79. Permit Resolutions, as recommended by City Clerk, Bk. 55: RES. 79-164, P. 568, APPROVING CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE and RES. 79-165, p. 569, SUNDAY SALES, FOR VFW POST 3949, Hwy. 6 Bypass. RES. 79-166, p. 570, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE and RES. 79-167, p. 571, SUNDAY SALES FOR PERSHELL CORP. dba/COLONIAL BOWLING LANES, 2252 Hwy, 218 South. RES. 79-168 p. 572, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT and RES. 79-169, p. 573, SUNDAY SALES FOR WARE & MCDONALD OIL CO., 828 S. Dubuque. RES. 79- 170, p. 574, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR B.P.O. ELKS #590, 637 Foster Road. RES. 79-171, p. 575, APPROVING REFUND OF PORTION OF CLASS B BEER PERMIT TO HAPPY JOE'S PIZZA & ICE CREAM PARLOR, 805 First Ave. RES. 79-172, P. 576, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT TO DONUTLAND #4, 817 S. Riverside Dr. RES. 79-173, p. 577, TO APPROVE CLASS B BEER PERMIT FOR FOUR CUSHIONS, INC., dba/CONTROL TOWER, 18 S. Clinton. Correspondence: P. Ayers requesting permission to hold Firefighter's Benefit Ball in May. J. Dinsmore requesting MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES Council Activities April 24, 1979 Page 2 permission to sell Memorial Poppies, May 18 & 19. D. Grisel re parking on Sheridan. Petition from Melrose Ave. residents for sanitary sewer line on south side of Melrose, (referred to Public Works). Memo from City Engineer re bids for roof at Service Bldg. (As none were received, a recommendation will be made in two weeks re alternatives.) Civil Service Commission Police Certification List dated 4/19/79. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl absent, Roberts abstaining, as he had filed the application for the Elks Lodge. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to defer the recommendation of Planning & Zoning Comm. to approve prel. & final LSRD plan of Ralston Creek Village. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Vevera stated that the vacancies on the Resources Conservation Comm. and the Board of Appeals would be readvertised. Neuhauser suggested that the City approach Mercy Hospital for recommendations for RCC. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to appoint Lawrence Carlton, 810 N. Linn to a one-year term expiring 12/31/79 on the Senior Center Comm. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Vevera pointed out that Council expects to reappoint him when this term expires. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to appoint William Ambrisco, Savings & Loan Bldg., and Jeannie Williams, 910 Oakcrest, for two-year terms expiring 12/31/80, to the Senior Center Comm. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Per - ret, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint W.W. Summerwill, 933 Highland, and Thea Sando, 1321 Oakcrest, for three-year terms expiring 12/31/81 on the Senior Center Comm. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser to adopt RES. 79-174, Bk. 55, pp. 578-585, APPROVING FINAL AMENDED LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF LOTS 3 & 4, WESTWINDS (WINDSHIRE), as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl absent, Balmer abstaining because of a financial interest in the company building the development. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-175, Bk. 55, p. 586, APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MORELAND SUBDIVISION, as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. City Manager Berlin stated that Glasgow is obligated to extend the sewer to the property line of this lot & Moreland has executed an agreement to connect within one year of that time. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-176, Bk. 55, pp. 587-588, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, MORELAND SUBDIVISION, as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. John Suchomel, 330 N. Lucas, appeared thanking all citizens for their help in collecting trash on Sunday. Roberts called MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Council Activities April 24, 1979 Page 3 ' attention to rubbish & trash in alleyway by Copper Dollar. Staff will investigate. Mayor Vevera commented on the press release issued by the Human Rights Commission regarding comments made by Councilwoman deProsse concerning the Iowa Civil Right's Comm./Linda Eaton case. Vevera, Balmer & Roberts agreed that deProsse had a right to express her opinion, Roberts also agreed that the opinion was correct. City Attorney Hayek clarified action which will be taken after his review of the issues outlined in his memo, packet 4/20, re urban renewal disposition of Blocks 83 & 84 to Old Capitol Associates. Councilman Erdahl arrived, 7:50 P.M. He made the suggestion that automatic consideration of a salary raise for City Councilmembers be put in the budget process. t Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-177, Bk. 55, pp. 589-590, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE SOUTH GILBERT ST. PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. I Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79- 178, Bk. 55, p. 591, APPROVING CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH ATTY.-DAVID A. ELDERKIN TO REPRESENT THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE FREEWAY 518 MATTER. Balmer questioned the change in procedure. Each Councilmember discussed the reason for their proposed vote on the resolution. Resolution adopted, 4/3, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser & Perret voting 'aye'; Roberts, Vevera and Balmer voting 'no'. The City Manager stated that he could not support the alignment proposed by the I. D. 0. T. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-179, Bk. 55, p. 592, SETTING TAPPING FEES FOR THE WATER DIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt the Resolution Accepting Four Stormwater Management Projects. After discussion of the Engineer's memo, it was moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to defer action on the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-180, Bk. 55, p. 593, APPROVING ENGINEERING AGREEMENT FOR WASHINGTON STREET BRIDGE DESIGN OVER RALSTON CREEK WITH NNW, INC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-181, Bk. 55, pp. 594-604, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $5,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS. City Clerk Stolfus advised that two corrected pages had been submitted by bonding attorney, Ken Haynie. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities 1 April 24, 1979 j Page 4 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD. #78-2891, THE HOUSING OCCUPANCY AND MAINTENANCE CODE FOR ESTABLISHING A TYPE III DWELLING AND DWELLING UNIT AND BY PRESCRIBING METHODS FOR LICENSING SAID DWELLINGS INCLUDING MINIMUM STANDARDS BY DELETING SECTIONS FOUND TO BE IN CONFLICT WITH OTHER LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES AND BY MAKING SUCH CHANGES SO AS TO IMPROVE THE READABILITY OF THE CODE AND ITS ADMINISTRATION, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried unanimously. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORDINANCE NO. 79-2952, Bk. 15, pp. 51-53, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 79-2941, THE SNOW EMERGENCY ORDINANCE, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved,by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the Ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn meeting, 8:25 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR at ABBIE STOLFUS, CIJY CLERK •- - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 140INES MATERIAL DISTRIBUTED AT INFORMAL SESSION OF APRIL 23, 1919: Memo from City Mgr. re Senior Center Architectural Plans ICMA NEWSLETTER, Supplement N2, Nuts & Bolts re Iowa City Animal Control Officers giving certificates of merit to pet owners i i F f MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOVIES 18L - MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 4/10/79 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this d calendar year for sa publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4�9, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. 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 approve disbursements of $1,618,451.37 for December 1978 & of $1,242,809.19 for January 1979, subj. to 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. Correspondence referred to City Mgr, for reply: E. Robison & petition re parking for 803 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. 55, pp. 528-530, APPROVING PREL. & FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF A.C.T. TESTING PROCESSING FACILITY, 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. Dale McCormick & Susan Hesser appeared re Eaton case. Public hearing was held re Boyrum Street connection with Highway 6 Bypass, part of Hy -Vee project. No interested persons appeared. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DfS ItOIIIES Official Actions Public hearing was held on whether a beer and April 10, 1979' liquor license issued to the Copper Dollar of Iowa Page 2 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 5/1/81 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. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that Councilman John Balmer be appointed as a member of the United Way Planning Division. Motion carried unanimously. 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. 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. Council did not decide who would represent the City. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to approve the application from Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. for construction under Highway 6 ro- 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 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 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP IDS- OL. M0I11Ls i Official Actions April 10, 1979 Page 3 SENIOR CENTER FOR IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. 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 adapt 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/O, Neuhauser absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that ORD. 79-2951, Bk. 15, pp. 42-503 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 amore detailed & complete description of Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office of City Clerk and Finance Department. s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CL K S bmit ed on 4/19/79. r �� MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DLS Mo IREs COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES APRIL 10, 1979 lowa 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 79-91 Side 2, 1010-2260. Mayor Vevera evera proclaimed imed 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 approve disbursements of $1,618,451.37 for December 1978 & of $1,242,809.19 for January 1979, subj, to audit, as recommended'by Finance Dir. Resolutions, Book 55: RES. 79-149, PUBLIC HEARING 5/1/79 FOR PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS FOR SETTING SERVICE BLDG. SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION. RES. 79-150, P. 527, NAMING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: Robison & petition re parking for 803 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. 5Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-151'NON: Bk. 5, pp, 528-530, APPROVING PREL. & FINAL LARGE SCALE NON- RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF A.C.T. TESTING PROCESSING FACILITY, 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 1I0If1E5 r -k 1�)uncil Activities April 10, 1979 Page 2 Public hearing was held re Boyrum Street connection with Highway 6 Bypass, part of Hy -Vee project. No interested persons appeared. 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 5/1/81 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. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that Councilman John Balmer be appointed as a member of the United Way Planning Division. Motion carried unanimously. Balmer requested discussion at an informal meeting of the city car policy and policy for employee parking. Acting City Mgr. Helling advised that a memo on energy conservation was being distributed to the department heads on Wednesday. Councilmembers 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. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to approve the application from Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. 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 RAPID S•DLs 710 14LS juncil 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. Pp. 538 APPROVING ATRANSFER OF INTEREST AND Balmer, Nr tERE79INCRE Ok 55, ASED CAPITALIZATION PROPOSED BY CAPITOL STATE ASSOCIATES. Resolution adopted, 5/1, on following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Neuhauser. Perret, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl. Nays: Roberts. Absent: Pret Balmr to 55, pp. 5396542erAUTHORIZINGeTHEYMAYOReAh CITY CLERKSTO EXECUTEBk. 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 Activities & Disbursements, see Office of City Clerk of Council and Finance Department. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CIVAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 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. HiVander Lift Station Engineer ng 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 I. 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 #15, 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' I. 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 (rune PnPInS•nF`,m nle; 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 W hbeded 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 Mose, 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.CityManager 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 CLDAR RAPIDS•11f5 'IOINCS 2. 3. 4. 5. Informal Council Discussion April 9, 1979 Page 3 Council agreed to change the hours of calendar parking to 8 to 5, and exempt Sundays. Policy for holidays to be determined later, 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. Stanley presented two petitions, one from Northside Neighborhood, the other from Iowa, Washington & College St. residents. s for oHe suggested income -generating neighborhood lot ff-street parking. Council review of design standards for parking was suggested. It was pointed out that emergency vehicles or taxicabs can stop anytime. 'No Parkinct 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. Changes to Arterial Streets, Collector Streets and Bus Routes were numbered from 1 to 10, and the following decisions were made: I. 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. Dodge 4. Majority agreed to take parking off north side of Bowery from Gilbert to . 5• Majority agreed to allow parking on the system. south side of Market/Rochester 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 of Iowa Ave., Washington & College Sts. Vevera asked to go on record as being on o d parking off Iowa and Washin t g on. p se to taking 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 MICROL.AB CEDAR RAMS•Dr5 !JD1Drs 0 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION APRIL 23, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 23, 1979, 1:30 PM in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, I Erdahl, Perret (1:40 PM). STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel N79-13, Side 1, 1624 -End, Side 2, 1-1562. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 1624 -End Ralston Creek Village Dietz, Boothroy Schmeiser present Side 2, 1. Developers letter regarding easements to relocate 1-766 sewer, noted. Relocated sewer is along the front of the property. 2. Dietz advised that an indemnification agreement is needed from the builders, so if they choose to ignore the sewer and build over it, the City is not responsible. 3. Cost of $81,000 would be paid from Sewer Utility Fund. 4. City's liability if cars were inundated was questioned, also what the effect on Federal Flood Insurance would be. Legal will report. I Moreland Subdivision 1. New Employee, Dan Johnson,introduced to make the presentation. 2. Lot 1 is being subdivided now, 1.69 Acres. Lot 2 will be be subdivided at a future date (has been sold to Glasgow). An agreement regarding sewer is needed from Glasgow. Public improvements will be provided with Lot 2. 3. Council agreed that it should be compulsory to tie into the sewer when it is constructed. Zoning Ordinance 1. Schmeiser thought it would be completed by July 1, with parts of it to P&Z for review previous to that date. He questioned if he should work on the sign ordinance before the Zoning Ordinance. There are problems enforcing the present ordinance which may be alleviated by a new ordinance. Councilmembers directed the City Manager to advise Kraft that more people be allocated under Don's control, and the Zoning Ordinance is to be ready by 7/1/79. Planning & Zoning Commission will be expected to cooperate with their review process. MEMO ON BLOCK 83/84 URBAN RENEWAL 1. Freda Hieronymus, Jay Oehler and Jack Klaus were present to discuss issues outlined in the memo distributed with the 4/20 packet. She explained the status on the concerns expressed; there will be no problem paying for the contract for moving dirt. Iowa State Bank assured her that if Atty. Meardon approved the abstracts, a loan will be funded to Old Capitol Center Partners for the land. They PIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB crnAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES Informal Discussion April 23, 1979 1 ' have approval from the State Insurance Department of their prospectus, and are asking for approval of a transfer of interest, so they will have no problems meeting the 5/1 timetable. 2. Atty. Oehler advised that there was no change in control, names of investors will be furnished later. Their objections to title were legitimate. Berlin agreed. 3. Berlin pointed out that the money for the land is Side 2 available when Council agrees to the transfer of 1-490 interest, his concern was a delay in the schedule of several months, also additional time to raise equity was a concern and not in the agreement. The City is ready to make further decisions on construction, Construction on the second ramp will start in a couple months, so the progress of the Mall is critical. Hieronymus agreed with Berlin's statement that on the 15th of May, they would start caisson construc- tion, whether they have received 100% the of equity or not, and proceed without delay, and the rest of the plans will be submitted 4. in a timely fashion so that construction can proceed. Hieronymus advised that the Mall would be built in one entire package, Younkers section would be turned over to them in June, 1980, and they planned to open 90 days after that, but would not open unless the rest of the Mall was complete. Leasingis at 90%. NELSON ADULT CENTER 1. Memo in packet 4/20, noted. 2. Several Cowreilmembers agreed that the Staff should look at the contingency in the Community Development Block Grant money, to see if extra funding could be allocated. AGENDA Dietz 1. 490-766 Dietz answered questions regarding widening or deepening Ralston Creek channel. Reason for Special Services portion of contract with Willis was explained, such 2. as soils testing fees, etc. Re contract for legal services with Elderkin, on Freeway 518 matter, deProsse suggested changing wording in N2, not using 'initially', and substitute the following "This wording for paragraph 2, resolution shall constitute authorization by the City Council for commencement of litigation pursuant to the determination by outside counsel that a basis for such litigation exists.", because Neuhauser will not be present for the next three weeks to vote on such authorization. Four councilmembers agreed. 3. City Clerk Stolfus requested addition of four items to the Consent Calendar, 24-hour notice being that given so Council may take action. Addition of cigarette permit, beer permit for Four Cushions, petition for sewer from Melrose Avenue residents,and memo from City Engineer regarding roof for Service Building. She reported other changes in procedure which will be needed to comply with the Open Meetings Law. 4. Neuhauser suggested that for the Boards and Commissions where the members have powers, they could be sworn in to their duties. Several councilmembers agreed. 5. Summer schedule, every two weeks, probably during July and August, will be drafted by the Staff. IIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MoInES Informal Discussion April 23, 1979 6. City Manager Berlin presented additional information on proposal for Washington Street between Capitol and Madison. Two-lane street would cost $24,000, and four -lane would cost $33,000. The street is 71 feet wide. The majority of Councilmembers agreed to take parking off this portion and leave 45 feet, four 11 -foot lanes, and allow planting in the remainder. PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT Seydel present. 766-1120 1. Memo in 4/2-0 packet noted, follow-up on cost analysis. 2. Neuhauser reported on letter written to Larry Simons, Assistant Secretary for Housing, Housing Finance Commissioner, and FHA Commissioner in Washington asking for a program change. If legislative changes are needed, Council could work with Elaine Baxter at that time. 3. Seydel pointed out that the City must operate and maintain the program on the rent collected, and demonstrated how he computes rent and eligibility. Additional operating subsidy can be applied for after the first operating budget. Also he has applied for 50 additional Section 8 units. In the Housing Assistance Plan, our unmet need is for units for large families. 4. A one-year extension of time to look for additional sites may be requested from HUD. Fair market rents are published and established for Johnson County as a whole, and this is why they are low for Iowa City. Council could review sites they previously turned down. Council agreed to requesting an extension. 5. Neuhauser stated that the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission has gone on record as not endorsing the Regional Housing Authority Plan (HAP). Seydel advised that the Regional Housing Authority cannot participate in Iowa City without the Council's permission, as a Housing Authority is already set up. They could operate without Iowa City but in Johnson County, 72% of housing is in Iowa City. Berlin suggested that Council should look at the whole question of Eastern Iowa, and where the interests are. A letter has been sent noting that we have no interest in HOP (Housing Opportunity Plan), and why. ENGINEERING CALENDAR FOR PROJECTS Dietz 1120-1235 1. Dietz presented the chart of projects. Several Councilmembers wished to study it later. Projects are listed according to priority. 2. Plastino is exploring options re Grand Avenue/Byington, with the University. Maybe the median can be taken out. 3. The Rocky Shore Bikeway is on 'hold' because of no Federal funding, and if Council decides it is a high priority, maybe they could reallocate funds. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS 1235-1562 Mayor Vevera commented that vacancies for the Resources Conservation Commission and the Board of Appeals would be readvertised. Regarding consideration of applicants for the Senior Center Commission, Council agreed that they would each vote for five persons, and if any five received a majority of votes, they would be appointed, the persons receiving the highest number of votes would be appointed to the three year terms. On MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIMEs 4 Informal Discussion April 23, 1979 { the first ballot Summerwill and Sando received five votes, Carlton i Ambrisco and Williams received four votes. Council determined that Summerwill and Sando would be appointed to the 3 -year terms, Ambrisco and Williams to the 2 -year terms and Carlton to the one-year term, with the I comment that Carlton would be reappointed to another term, after expiration of this one-year term. OTHER I. Neuhauser suggested that a policy for street sweeping where there is alternate parking should be explored. Berlin advised that more equipment might be needed, especially with use of so much sand. 2. Council discussed how to enforce parking where regulations have been changed by Council, but signs have not. 3. Mayor Vevera reported that he and David Perret had met with University Heights Mayor Stehbens and Councilmembers Good and Breese. They accepted the City's offer of $11,820 for bus service. Regarding the Mutual Aid agreement for Civil Defense, they will furnish trucks and endloaders. University Heights is planning to vacate Marietta and Leamer but not Olive Court. There are only three inches of concrete on these streets. The Neuzil tract can also be approached from Woodside Drive, a private drive, except that in 1975, Iowa City shut this access off by allowing the private drive for University Lake Apts. The City could condemn this. Access is still available from Olive Court. University Heights was interested in park acquisition, not where Iowa City is discussing, but to the North. 4. Assistant City Manager Helling advised that he had given the Council Legislative Committee a copy of the amendment to the legislation regarding a tax break for corporations who are registering as coming in. deProsse commented that there should be special thanks to Paul Glaves for his analysis of the bills. Councilmembers agreed. Helling advised that the City has had better cooperation from the League. Neuhauser suggested that a letter of thanks be written to the League stating that the Council has been better informed and has had better communications this year. Berlin pointed out that Helling had initiated a lot of that. Meeting adjourned, 4:45 PM MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIIIES