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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-06-05 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JUNE 5, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg. 6/5/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Absent: Vevera, deProsse. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Schreiber, Hayek, Kraft, Glaves, Flaherty, Knight, Keller, Hencin. Tape-recorded on Tape 79-17, Side 1, 374 to 831. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, 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., 5/22/79, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. tes Of ords Commissions: Com. ty Neds 5/30/79;�uBroadbandaTelecomm. Comm. 5/8/79mando5/15/79;��Humane Rights Comm. 4/23/79. CLASSPBLIQUOR Resolution, Bk. 56, S CONTROL LICENSE FORHOWARD3JOHNSON5CO.Adba/HOWARD 1 JOHNSON'S RESTAURANT, North Dodge St. RES. 79-236, P. 753, APPROVING CLASS B LIQUOR CONTROL SUNDAY SALES FOR HOWARD JOHNSON's RESTAURANT, North Dodge St. I Set Public Hearings: Res. 79-237, Bk. 56, p. 754, setting Public hearing 6/19/79 on whether a beer permit issued to Donald J. Stucker, dba/First Avenue Kerr-McGee should be revoked or suspended I for violation of liquor regulations. Motion setting public hearing ito amend FY79 Budget on 6/26/79. Correspondence: Letter from Janet Hoffey regarding Melrose Court closure. Letter from Philip Leff, attorney representing Laura Hart MelroseCourtdcl,osure,, referredetorCity Managersforcreply. Letter from Civil Service Comm. regarding promotional examination for Police Sergeant. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Vevera and deProsse absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-238, Bk. 56, pp. 755-756, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PART 10. S- 7913. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Vevera and deProsse absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to defer APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF HY-VEE FOOD STORE, INC. S-7912. Motion carried. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities June 5, 1979 —� Page 2 Lester Kaeser, 521 S. Van Buren St., appeared to speak in favor of alley paving off Van Buren and Gilbert St. north of Bowery. Berlin noted in a mail survey that the residents in the area favored rocking and grading the alley. Erdahl requested information regarding truck traffic on the alley and cost of oiling alleys. Winifred Hollane, 1105 Diana, appeared to speak in favor of additional funding in the Neighborhood Site Improvements Program for the buffer of commercial properties on South Gilbert Court. City Mgr. Berlin will direct staff to enforce existing fence and screening ordinances. Roberts commented that City ordinance required commercial parking lots were to be paved after 1 year. John Suchomel, 330 N. Lucas, noted his pleasure in the progress in the downtown area. Mayor Pro tem Balmer announced one vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission for an unexpired term ending 1/1/83. Also announced was Pat Cain's resignation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Neuhauser suggested that the Council send a letter of thank you for the many years of service to the community. Roberts requested that the Rules Committee check into the matter of the P&Z bylaws. Erdahl commented that the authority for the P&Z from the former state code had been incorporated in the new municipal code. Neuhauser also requested the Broadband Telecommunications Comm. bylaws be reviewed by the Rules Comm. Perret requested an investigation of Brookland Park sidewalk to determine if drainage was still a problem. City Manager Neal Berlin received notification from Norm Jurgens at HUD for the approval of the Systems Unlimited scattered site housing. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, that the Council has no objection to the approval. Unanimous vote, 5/0, Vevera and deProsse absent. City Manager reported on the Jaycee's request to use the City Park for a carnival on July 3-8. The staff is recommending that the Jaycees find another location as City Park is heavily used during the summer months and a carnival location would destroy the grass. Other sites were noted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-239, Bk. 56, pp. 757-758, ESTABLISHING PLAN CHECK FEES FOR THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Vevera and deProsse absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-240, Bk. 56, pp. 759-765, APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH SHOEMAKER AND HAALAND FOR RALSTON CREEK VILLAGE SEWER RELOCATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Vevera and deProsse absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-241, Bk. 56, pp. 766-803, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY, PARCEL FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1401NES 82-1b to North Bay Construction, Inc. 5/0, Vevera and deProsse absent. Council Activities June 5, 1979 Page 3 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, ved y Perret, conded by 56 P. 804,bAUTHORIZINGeFILING OF AeCOMMUNITYto adopt RES. 79 DEVELOPMENT BLO-242,Bk. CITIES PROGRAM APPLICATION IN THE ,000 UCK SMALL AMOUNT OF $530NDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING ALL UNDER- STANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Vevera and deProsse absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE I, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY BY ADDING REGULATIONS FOR DANCES IN ESTABLISHMENTS WHICH HOLD BEER OR LIQUOR LICENSES be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 5/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 5/0, Vevera and deProsse absent. City Manager Neal Berlin noted that these establishments could hold dances without the passage of the ordinance. The ordinance would require regulations for the establishments. City Attorney Hayek noted that if the Council wished they could prohibit such dances. 1 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded erret, that the meeting be adjourned, 8:10 P.M., 5/0. YOR PRO TEM JOHN R. BALMER LINDA SCHR IBER, ACTING CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 22, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/22/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Staff - members present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Hayek, Kraft, Knight,.Seydel. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-14, Side 2, 1245-2140. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as presented: Approval of Official Actions, 5/8/79, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Resources Conservation Comm: -4/24/79; Senior Center Comm. -5/2 & 5/7/79; Comm. on Community Needs -5/2/79. Permit Resolutions, recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 56: RES. 79- 215, p. 716, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT, & RES. 79-216, p..717, SUNDAY SALES FOR PESTER DERBY OIL CO., 606 S. Riverside Dr. RES. 79-217, p. 718, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GEO. DANE dba/THE NICKELODEON, 208 N. Linn. RES. 79-218, p. 719, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE, & RES. 79-219, p. 720, SUNDAY SALES FOR BOULEVARD ROOM, LTD. dba/THAT BAR, THAT DELI, 325 E. Market. RES. 79-220, p. 721, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE for J. & T. Kane dba/KANES' DEPOT, 114 Wright St. RES. 79-221, p. 722, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR THAT BAR, THAT DELI, 325 E. Market. Correspondence: Memos from Traffic Engr. regarding short-term parking meters, 300 block Iowa Ave., & parking prohibition in 1100 block Ronalds St. Petition from Black's Gaslight Village tenants I requesting reconsideration of continuance of City Code compliance. Local 610, I. C. Assn, Prof. Firefighters, regarding sale of tickets for Christy Lane,Show, referred to City Mgr. for reply. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 79-2954, Bk. 15, pp, 70-71, AMENDING ZONING ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING USE REGULATIONS OF PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF MORMON TREK BLVD. AND SOUTH OF CITY LIMITS IN THE COUNTY AS REQUESTED BY TY'N CAE, INC., FROM Al (County) to RIB ZONE, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES ?10111[S Council Activities May 22, 1979 Page 2 Norm Pearson, 1421 Laurel, representing Iowa City bicyclist organiza- tion, requested clean-up of the bike lanes, distribution of educational material, and enforcement of laws. Later in the meeting, City Mgr. Berlin pointed out problems with street -sweeping equipment, and problems because of large amounts of sand used this winter. John Suchomel, 330 N. Lucas, welcomed Vevera and Neuhauser back to Council meetings. Charles Ruppert, 1406 North Dubuque Road, reported that a bus stop had been constructed in the neighborhood, but elderly persons were having problems getting appointments within 30 days for obtaining a Doctor's certificate which would allow them to qualify for garbage pickup. Public hearing was held to receive citizens comments regarding the City's Housing Assistance Plan to be submitted as part of the City's Small Cities Comprehensive Grant Application. Kraft called attention to this memo in 5/18 packet, and Knight explained the HAP to the audience. He & Seydel answered questions about the HAP & the rental assistance program. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse to appoint Keith Gormezano, 621 Holt Ave., to fill a vacancy on the Resources Conservation Comm. for a three-year term expiring 1/1/83. Motion carried unanimously. The other two vacancies will be readvertised. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer to appoint John Penick, 733 S. Summit, to fill a vacancy on the Board of Appeals for an unexpired term ending 12/31/79. Motion carried unanimously. The other vacancy will be readvertised. City Mgr. Berlin stated that a report on parking for Wetherby Park & other parks will be sent in Friday's packet. A petition from residents will be received'concerning Wetherby Park. A copy of the Urban Revitali- zation Bill will be distributed with Staff comments. Council discussed the installation of the island barrier in Melrose Court. There were concerns regarding the width of the emergency access and with the lighting. City Attorney Hayek explained that the City is not responsible for the Airport Commission's action in connection with the complaint that a meeting was not properly advertised, and should do nothing about it at this time, deProsse advised that she would be attending the East Central Iowa Council of Government meeting in Cedar Rapids on Thurs. regarding 518 matter. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-222, Bk. 56, p. 723, AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO READVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR SERVICE BUILDING ROOF REPAIR PROJECT, PHASE 2, on June 5th. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-223, Bk. 56, pp. 724-725, APPROVING FINAL PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, & ESTIMATE FOR RIVER CORRIDOR SEWER PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE BIDDING PROCEDURE (Bids on June 28, award by Council on July 3). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES !10tnES Council Activities May 22, 1979 Page 3 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-224, Bk. 56, pp. 726-727, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR SOUTH GILBERT STREET PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-225, Bk. 56, pp. 728-732, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH BILL MIHALOPOULOS OF BEST STEAK HOUSE REGARDING CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SIDEWALK VAULTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-226, Bk. 56, pp. 733-737, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT CLARIFYING CONTRACTUAL REMEDIES CONCERNING AN URBAN RENEWAL CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND OLD CAPITOL ASSOCIATES DATED FEBRUARY 7, 1978, for blocks 83 & 84. Council discussed the memo presented by Asst. Atty. Bowlin at the informal session re agreement in reference to property taxes for blocks 83 & 84. Atty. Hayek gave a further explanation. Affirmative roll call vote on Res. 79-226 unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-227, Bk. 56, P.-738, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. This includes ordinances adopted between 8/9/77 and 12/5/78. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse to adjourn the meeting, 8:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -M IaOUICS MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 5/22/79 The cost of publishing the following pro- ceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for psai dublication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/22/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as presented: Approval of Official Actions, 5/8/79, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Resources Conservation Comm. -4/24/79; Senior Center Comm. -5/2 & 5/7/19; Comm. on Community Needs -5/2/79. Permit Resolutions, recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 56: RES. 79-215, p. 716, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT, & RES. 79-216,' ' p. 717, SUNDAY SALES FOR PESTER DERBY OIL CO., 606 S. Riverside Dr. RES. 79-217, p. 718, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GEO. DANE dba/THE NICKELODEON, 208 N. Linn: RES. 79- 218, p. 719, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE, & RES. 79-219, p. 720, SUNDAY SALES FOR ` BOULEVARD ROOM, LTD. dba/THAT BAR, THAT DELI, 325 E. Market. RES. 79-220, p. 721, APPROVING CLASS. C LIQUOR LICENSE for J. & T. Kane dba/KANES' DEPOT, 114 Wright St. RES. 79-221, p. 722, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR THAT BAR, THAT DELI, 325 E. Market. Correspondence: Memos from Traffic Engr. regarding short-term parking meters, 300 block Iowa Ave., & parking prohibition in 1100 block Ronalds St: Petition from Black's Gaslight Village tenants requesting reconsideration of continuance of City Code compliance. Local 610, I. C. Assn, Prof. Firefighters, regarding sale of tickets for Christy Lane Show, referred to City Mgr. for reply. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111[s Official Actions second consideration and vote be waived, and that May 15, 1979 ORD. 79-2954, Bk. 15, pp. 70-71, AMENDING ZONING Page 2 ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING USE REGULATIONS OF PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF MORMON TREK BLVD. AND SOUTH OF CITY LIMITS IN THE COUNTY AS REQUESTED BY TY'N CAE, INC., FROM Al (County) to RIB ZONE, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Norm Pearson representing Iowa City bicyclist organization, &John Suchomel and Charles Ruppert appeared. Public hearing was held to receive citizens comments regarding the City's Housing Assistance Plan to be submitted as part of the City's Small Cities Comprehensive Grant Application. Kraft called attention to this memo in 5/18 packet, and Knight explained the HAP to the audience. He & Seydel answered questions about the HAP & the rental assistance program. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse to appoint Keith Gormezano, 621 Holt Ave., to fill a vacancy on the Resources Conservation Comm. for a three-year term expiring 1/1/83. Motion carried f unanimously. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer to appoint John Penick, 733 S. Summit, to fill a vacancy on the Board of Appeals for an unexpired term ending 12/31/79. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt 1` RES. 79-222, Bk. 56, p. 723, AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO READVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR SERVICE BUILDING ROOF REPAIR PROJECT, PHASE 2, on June 5th. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-223 Bk. 56 pp. 724-725, APPROVING FINAL PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, & ESTIMATE FOR RIVER CORRIDOR SEWER PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE BIDDING PROCEDURE (Bids on June 28, award by Council on July 3). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-224, Bk. 56, pp. 726-727, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY f; FOR SOUTH GILBERT STREET PROJECT. Affirmative roll ? call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. i„ Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-225, Bk. 56, pp. 728-732, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP IDS•DF.S MODIES Official Actions May 15, 1979 Page 3 AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH BILL MIHALOPOULOS OF BEST STEAK HOUSE REGARDING CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SIDEWALK VAULTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-226, Bk. 56, pp. 733-742, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT CLARIFYING CONTRACTUAL REMEDIES CONCERNING AN URBAN RENEWAL CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND OLD CAPITOL ASSOCIATES DATED FEBRUARY 7, 1978, for blocks 83 & 84. Council discussed the memo presented by Asst. Atty. Bowlin at the informal session re agreement in reference to property taxes for blocks 83 & 84. Affirmative roll call vote on Res. 79-225, unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-227, Bk. 56, p. 743, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by. Balmer, seconded by deProsse to adjourn the meeting, 8:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. A. more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR s/ABBI STO FUS, Submitted Y CLERK. �l/79. C:d�t L�/dJlr�tI66 (�// MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I4010ES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MAY 21, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: May 21, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse, Roberts, Erdahl, Vevera (2:15 PM), Perret (2:40 PM). Absent: Neuhauser. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Belling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 79-16, Side 1, 1310 -End, & over Side 2, 1-1012. REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING & ZONING COMM. Schmeiser present. 1310-1440 Ord. Rezoning Ty'n Cae, Part 2 1. Approval of annexation has been received from the City Development Board. 2. Procedure was at third consideration of the ordinance rezoning, but with change in legal description, Council should give all three considerations of Ord. with amended description. Sewer Hookup "Outside City 1. Berlin explained that Council could not make a commitment regarding zoning, with annexation procedures, & Olin Lloyd is not anxious to annex, but but he would contact him again. 2. Fitzpatrick should write his request to Council. COUNCIL AGENDA -COUNCIL BUSINESS 1440-1970 i 1. City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the letter from East Central Iowa Council of"Governments regarding May 24th meeting for dis- cussion of I-518. deProsse & Erdahl would consider attending, possibly with a staffinember. Further discussion Tuesday night. 2. Erdahl questioned if Vevera wanted to attend the Senior Center Commission meetings, or if other arrangements should be made. 3. Erdahl called attention to Kucharzak memo regarding placarding. Councilmembers agreed that wording should be added to clarify, along with a date. 4. There were no objections to memo from City Clerk requesting Council appointment at 5/29 meeting of Acting City Clerk for 6/4-8. 5. Regarding the letter to IDOT concerning the agreement for Freeway 518'from the City Manager, Councilmembers approved of the time taken to outline the difficulties. 6. Erdahl commented on Professor Norbeck's letter regarding transportation of radioactive materials (written on Univ. stationery). 7. Plastino's memo in 5/18 packet on procedure for garbage pickup noted. Citizens will have to pay the city even if they contract for private hauler. Berlin explained the billing cycle. 8. Helling requested copies of the Hawkeye proposal & Cox proposal on CATV. 9. There will be no informal session on May 28th, Memorial Day holiday. 10. Council will discuss the summer schedule at formal meeting. 11. Berlin advised that Comm. Pepper was working on legislation pending in Congress regarding cable television. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RArIDS.DEs 110HIE5 Page 2 Informal Council 12. deProsse requested Council discussion of street -lighting May 21, 1979 Policy, possible end of June. Berlin commented that 1/3 of energy used by the City is for street -lighting. 13. Berlin advised that Atty. Hayek would explain the addition of the item on the agenda regarding the contract with Old Capitol. The intent is that Old Capitol would lose the 10%. HUMAN SERVICES REPORT Emil Brandt, Pam Ramser, Schreiber, Kraft, Milkman present. 1967-2230 Mayor Vevera arrived, 2:15 PM. 1. Brandt called attention to the memo & work elements distributed with the 5/18 packet, regarding fulfillment of Human Services Contract. 2. Ramser outlined further process which includes evaluation of agency programs and budgets, and commented on tasks that United Way will do. 3. Schreiber stated that updating of information will occur & be corrected in the Agency request for funding. 4. Status of the contract for help in sharing of funding with the County will be reported by the City Manager. SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS Superintendent of Schools, Dave Cronin & Chief Miller present. 2230 -End 1. Berlin reported that the legal counsel for schools had said fthat the school had no authority to be responsible for the program. Asst. Atty. Ryan said the City was responsible for streets. i 2. Cronin stated that it was the position of the schoolboard that this was an issue both parties need to be concerned about, but they looked to the controller of the streets to be responsible for crossing guards. An areawide Parent Group committee was formed to consider administrative problems, including assisting in securing of crossing guards, sidewalk placement, bus parking on River St. 3. Mayor Vevera explained Council's decision to limit the funding. Cronin.advised that he was willing to go to the Schoolboatd, ! 'recommending that the school start sharing in financing. 4. Miller asked for police representation on the committee. Brachtel is meeting with them in May. Cronin also called attention to a suggestion that a volunteer guard supplement the adult guards. ! PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET DEFICIT Plastino, Vitosh, Minter present. Side 2, 1. Plastino called attention to his memo in 5/18 packet, stating 1-220 that the deficit would be about $240,000, requesting a recommenda- tion from Council on funding possibilities. 2. Vitosh explained that there would be a balance of funds in several departments, where all the money as budgeted would not be used, specifically in personnel allocation. 3. To achieve a cut in asphalt overlay program, Plastino explained that as it costs $5,000/$6,000 to do one block, 10 to 12 blocks could be deleted from the program. 4. Funds will also be needed for the Senior Center. Use of general fund balances for the deficit will be a significant increase in the use of property tax in the street budget. 5. The asphalt program can be bid for August construction, so Council can wait until the end of June to see what the ending general fund balance is, and all of Councilmembers present to discuss alternatives for funding. Deletion of curb cuts, bikeways & tennis courts had been suggested. blICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101DES N Page 3 EXECUTIVE SESSION Conference Room, 3:25 P.M. Council Informal May 21, 1979 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts7to adjourn to executive session under Chapter 28.A.5.j, to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably be expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Balmer, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts, Vevera voting aye, Neuhauser absent and deProsse absent from the room. Notice given in tentative agenda for informal meeting, posted on 3 bulletin boards. Lyle Seydel was present to .discuss public housing sites. deProsse present, 3:30 PM. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret to adjourn, 4:05 PM. Motion carried unanimously. HAFOR CIRCLE DRAINAGE Dietz, area residents present. 220-1012 1, Walter Gerber, 1943 Hafor Circle submitted a petition from 140 residents asking that the burden for repair of the storm sewer drainage problem be borne by the original developer and the City and not by the homeowners. Forbes, 1102 Estron,related his problems. 2. It was suggested that some residents might have water problems but won't admit it because it might affect the value of their property. 3. Staff explained request that Council consider specifying elevations, etc. as outlined in'memo from Dietz, as the storm -water management ord. Is not the entire answer. 4. Gerber questioned if Council was aware of thggt�ffer to .install -larger pipe. Dietz thoughe developer ht that�iby 'tt of another 24" pipe, you would not see a difference benstallaby cause of the level of the creek. The Highway Dept, is negotiating with the Airport Commission, regarding problems when Sunset is extended to Highway 1, for land for rerouting. 5. Staff is to draft an ordinance, working with Homebuilders organization on it, & Dietz to work with homeowners on individual solutions. APPOINTMENTS 1. Resources Conservation Commission -Keith Gormezano .2. Board of Appeals -John Penick Meeting adjourned, 5:20 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES :IOIRES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 4, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: June 4, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tein John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Neuhauser (2:30 PM). Absent: Roberts, Vevera. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Helling, Schreiber. Others present for discussions as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 79-16, Side 2, 1012 to End, and Reel 79-18, Side 1, 1-732. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND a , a o i ZONING COMMISSION Schmeiser, Boothroy Inage reen art 3 Lega papers are being prepared to re efine an easement 2. Atty. Mullen is preparing an agreement covering special sewer, consent to hook into sewer and cost. 3. City Mgr. Berlin reported that City Engr. Dietz would know in six months/one year if a relief station is necessary. A holding tank appears to be undesirable in this location. The agreement runs six years and was dated when Village Green South, Part 2 was approved. The City may require the sewer anytime during the agreement. LSNRD Plan for H -Vee Food Store CN. Dodge) S-7912 Councl wI C_.. er FICI Iminary, Final, and innovative tree plan. 2. Possible future signalization location per IDOT regulations, with projected left turn and median island, is under review. 3. Hy -Vee will pay the cost of traffic signalization. DOT must first approve location on Hwy. I. Legal papers will be revised to state that Hy -Vee will bear the costs of signal installation. Steve Victor explained DOT's new policy is to signalize for all shopping centers. Currently DOT does not project a need for signals at this location on N. Dodge. 4. Long range plan to widen the stretch of road, discussed. Perret is concerned that a four -lane street include a median island to coincide with the Comprehensive Plan. He would like to plan for the additional R -O -Id now. 5. Approval delayed one week until June 12th for a full council quorum. 6. Neighbors met with representatives of Hy -Vee to address their concerns regarding screening, entrance sign and lighting. The building face was described. COUNCIL AGENDA - COUNCIL BUSINESS Resolution establishing a plan check fee for the Uniform Building Code, Item 8, Kucharzak, Siders present. Kucharzak explained that the current practice for plan check fees, according to the Building Code, is to charge a permit fee when the proposed construction exceeds $1,000, when the plans are first brought in. Currently, a plan check fee is not paid, although the resolution would allow the City to charge and collect a fee that is 50% of the building permit. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES 0 11 1012-1347 1347-2035 Page 2 Informal Council June 4, 1979 The proposed resolution would consider a plan check fee to be 1/2 Of the building permit fee. If building plans are reviewed in-house, part of the fee would be retained to cover the plan check. If con- struction does not take place, the building permit fee would be re- imbursed, retaining the plan check fee. Sr. Bldg. Inspector Siders noted that the dollar value of construction was raised from $1,000 to $15,000. A letter from Lyle Miller concerning the fee was distributed. 2. deProsse requested information and status of an opinion from the Legal Staff regarding the electrical permits. 3. deProsse presented a report on Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee. They had reviewed the Stormwater Management Plan, and will report in detail and make recommendations to Council. The City Manager commented that the City had gone to arbitration on the previous consultant's report. 4. Erdahl requested information regarding the number of housing units that would be lost and the number of units that would be replaced, in the Small Cities Grant. His concern was to not reduce N of units. 5. City Mgr. Berlin questioned if the Council had had an opportunity to look at the Young property on Muscatine Avenue, described in Seydel's memo. Information concerning the number of units was requested. Kucharzak noted that if this proposal was approved, other sites be could freed up. Berlin advised to go with this site and see if HUD would be prepared to increase I the number of other sites that are approved. i 6. Balmer felt that Council needed to discuss Atty. Ryan's memo concerning historic buildings. Kucharzak has drafted i an ordinance which was referred for review by John Hayek. Perret requested that this matter be discussed before September. Erdahl stated that he thought it be could done under Home Rule. 7. Acting City Clerk Schreiber requested that a motion be added to the Consent Calendar to set a public hearing on June 12th, to amend the FY 79 Budget. There were no objections. I B. Erdahl asked if the City had looked into the Health Maintenance Organization. Berlin i explained that he was discouraged because it seemed to be such a hassle to put the whole thing together. J) He requested further information from Erdahl. 9. Perret had questions concerning CPR training for Fire and Police personnel. Helling is coordinating with Johnson County Ambulance Service, and will report. Council is interested in training for Police, Fire, and Transit personnel. 10. Balmer called attention to the memo of May 25 from Kraft regarding surplus 4th year CDBG funds, which are unallocated. Berlin asked that Council leave the funds unallocated for a few weeks, as any - decisions would be pure speculation at this time. 11. Kraft discussed removal of structures, relocation of present residents for the Small Cities Project -Ralston Creek Neighborhood. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Page 3 Informal Council June 4, 1979 NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVE14ENT PROPOSALS 2035 -End Kraft, Keller, Knight, Hencin present. Councilwoman Neuhauser present, 2:30 P.M. Keller explained the process to work with the residents in determining the community projects. He also explained the tree planting projects, to be done by the residents. Kraft was asked to check if Zion Lutheran Church and St. Wenceslaus Church were willing to share in the costs of paving in the Northside alley repair project. Berlin to check CIP for funding for traffic light at Dodge & Church. Funds have been set aside for the department handling the sidewalk inspection for administrative costs incurred. Total cost of projects is $410,000. Northside and Longfellow will be given priority because of the delay in these projects due to staffing problems. Berlin recommended that bus stops be funded from the grant if UDTTA can't provide, rather than the alley paving. Keller will be meeting with department heads to schedule projects, and anticipated that all projects would be completed this fall. Balmer requested that alleys be completed early, especially when the alley is the only access. Hauber will be handing tree planting in all areas. The Longfellow mini -park is completed and the school district is responsible for maintenance. South Central Berlin directed that Parks & Rec complete dog signs work out of their budget. An optional reserve of $20,000 will be used for further sidewalk repair. Erdahl, Neuhauser & Perret favored side- walk repair over alley repair, but if a coinnunity facility such as a church was involved, Erdahl favored alley repair. Creekside Projects were outlined. Concerning cost of shelters, Yeller a vise at citizens were encouraged to develop designs that met spec- ifications. Leftover funds are scheduled for paving alley behind the Oddfellow Lodge, remaining funds used for curb cuts along N. side. Berlin preferred that funds be used in the park, rather than paving of alley. Council will discuss paving & sidewalk later. Tape 79-18 Hickory Hill This is an area where a school crossing guard is Side 1, statlone A traffic count is being taken and figures will be 1-732 sent to Council. The City owns the alley, at the section to be closed, no garages exist. Questionnaire is being sent to residents. Planting of shrubs behind barricade, without obstructing the view, was suggested, or it was questioned if the purpose of the barricade was to be visible. Reasphalting of E. Washington St. east of Muscatine is not on the list of overlay projects by Public Works. Highland Mark Twain school principal is enthusiastic about project, and a proposal will be developed for the School Board. The light for pedestrian crossing at Hwy 6 & Keokuk is not long enough to accommodate pedestrians, Keller noted. The Sycamore intersection does not have a pedestrian crossing. Berlin reminded staff to keep in mind the bike riders, when repairs are made. Neuhauser questioned if sidewalk could be made larger to accommodate bikes. Perret asked for information on how many students are crossing in this area. SIDEWALK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Kraft -Keller Eligibility criteria was explained. Discrimination among landlords was discussed. The landlord could sign an agreement that rent would not be raised due to sidewalk assessments. Sidewalk repairs is a controversial area. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MONIES Informal Council Page 4 June 4, 1979 Keller advised that Staff would firm -up the program and get back to Council. Perret noted that Sycamore St. needed re -asphalting, and questioned if extra money could be used. Keller stated that CCN feels that the $20,000 remaining funds should go to sidewalk program. COUNCIL EVALUATION OF ITS FY79 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Balmer requested that this item be deferred until the full Council . is present. Erdahl commented that he and Roberts are concerned about City facilities. LEAGUE OF IOWA MUNICIPALITIES POLICY DETERMINATION Helling, Berlin 380-732 . State Housing Code status was requested. Berlin will discuss with Kucharzak. Neuhauser favored removing state requirements from the local ordinance and let the state enforce their own requirements. Erdahl agreed. 2. Berlin explained the increase of $100 limit for simple mis- demeanor fines. Erdahl questioned what the new amount would be. r 3. Neuhauser requested information regarding Community Education, which will be investigated by Staff. 4. Balmer requested information on public library records, which 'I was explained by Neuhauser, who urged support,as did Perret. Berlin noted that this would not prohibit a court order. I i 5. Neuhauser favored Historic Preservation, as is included in Chapter 414. Helling felt it could be addressed in both areas. - 6. Balmer requested status of mandated costs. Helling advised that municipal assistance covers cost of IPERS and snow removal. Neuhauser felt that a bill on mandated costs should be N1 priority. 7. Berlin advised that the bill where the City would assume in- spection of State Buildings was dead. 8. Perret requested information regarding State Transit Assistance, and Neuhauser asked if the League had lobbied for this. Berlin will check on the status. He noted that the Legislature viewed the University transit system as a student run operation. Helling will contact the League. Meeting adjourned, 4:30 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I40114ES FEaMSM REFERRED M THE CITY RK'S CFFICE Date of Request Frm REQUIEM: MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 140INES