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Home My WebLink About1979-06-19 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JUNE 19, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 6/19/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Perret (7:35 PM), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Hayek, Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Glaves, Schmeiser. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-17, Side 1, 1241 -End. Mayor Vevera proclaimed Saturday, June 23rd as Sun Day, and the week of June 22-29 as Area Home Builders Assn. Week, Iowa City area. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as amended at the informal meeting: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 6/5/79, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Planning & Zoning Comm. -6/4 & 6/7/79; Riverfront Comm. -5/30/79; Resources Conserv. Comm. -5/8 & 6/12/79; Senior Center Comm. -6/6/79. 13 Permit Resolutions, Book 57, as recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-258, p. 834, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR D. ALBERHASKY dba/DAVE'S FOXHEAD TAVERN, 402 E. Market. RES. 79-259, p. 835, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE and RES. 79-260, p. 836, SUNDAY SALES FOR K. DEMPSTER dba/THE MILL RESTAURANT, 120 E. Burlington. RES. 79-261, p. 837, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR L. & J. McNERTNEY dba/SYCAMORE EATING AND DRINKING CO., INC., MALL SHOPPING CENTER. RES. 79-262, p. 838, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CHOPEK POST #17, AMERICAN LEGION, 3016 American Legion Road. RES. 79-263, p. 839, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT and RES. 79-264, p. 840, SUNDAY SALES FOR WALGREEN, 1646 Sycamore. RES. 79-265, p. 841, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR MCRO, INC. dba/WHITEWAY SUPERMARKET, 212 S. Clinton. RES. 79-266, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMITS, pp. 842-843. RES. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 79-267, Bk. 57, p. 844, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 7/17/79 ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SOUTH GILBERT STREET PROJECT. RES. 79-268, Bk. 57, p. 845, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE FOR TRUCK WASH BUILDING AT SERVICE CENTER, FOR 7/3/79, at Civic Center, bids opened 7/26, and awarded 7/31. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: R. Reddig, concerning distribution of handbills. Petition from R. Crow & eight residents of 1600 Block of Broadway requesting re-evaluation of 'no parking' signs on west side of Broadway. Memo from Traffic Engr. re Ij addition of motorcycle parking at Burlington St. Parking Lot. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1101NE5 Council Activities June 19, 1979 Page 2 Application from J. & T. Shymansky to hold annual block party on McLean St., June 23, approved. j Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl & Perret absent. Mayor Vevera announced the public hearings as set. Recommendations from Planning & Zoning Comm.: 1) denying prel. planned area development plan of '1750 Rochester' and 2) approving final large scale non-residential development plan and final plat of Hy -Vee Food Stores, south of Hwy. 6 Bypass. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to set public hearing on the revised Tree Regulations, on July 17, 1979, as recommended by P&Z. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Staff memo also, noted. Public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Sections 8.10.35.1 and 8.10.35.12A of the Sign Ordinance. No one appeared. I 4 � John Suchomel appeared for clarification on issuance of bonds for the Dey Bldg. construction of the hotel, and commented on flag request 'f compliance. Councilman Perret arrived, 7:35 P.M. j Public hearing was held on whether a beer permit issued to Donald Stucker, dba/First Avenue Kerr-McGee, should be revoked or suspended for I I 1 violation of liquor regulations. City Atty. Hayek indicated that Officer Keating was present to give evidence if the Council wished, however he was asking for a deferral for one week to verify if the conviction was i obtained. If it is, there is a mandatory 14 day suspension. Moved by I deProsse, seconded by Perret, to defer the public hearing for one week. Donald Stucker stated that he had entered a guilty plea at court. Hayek stated that Council could act now on the matter, and deProsse and Perret withdrew their motion. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to suspend j, the license for two weeks, starting July 9th. Motion carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Public hearing was held on the plans, specifications, form of contract for Streetscape Improvement Project II -A, paving & sewer on Capitol between Burlington and Washington, and Washington between Madison & Clinton. Development Coordinator Glaves relayed the request of the University to hold the paving alignment of a portion of Washington St. from Capitol to Madison to the North edge. He asked that Council adopt the plans, and the change could be made by addendum or field change later, j so that the bidding process would not be delayed. Glaves gave an explanation of the request and noted that it would not adversely affect Iowa City. Roberts reiterated his concern over the narrowness of Washington, and re turning radius for trucks. He also questioned the replacement of two storm sewers with one, which was answered by Glaves. John Suchomel advised Council of two plugged sewer drains, one by the Engineering Building and the other at the Iowa Ave. parking lot. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret to adopt RES. 79-269, Bk. 57, pp. 846-847, Ij APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR j STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT II -A, bids to be received on 7/12. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1101NE5 Council Activities June 19, 1979 Page 3 The recommendation of the Riverfront Commission regarding allocation of $75,000 CDBG funds was discussed. Berlin explained that Stanley Consultants reported that a boat ramp at Sturgis Corners was not feasible. Vevera was upset that Iowa City does not make use of its river. Commis- sioner Gilpin advised that they would be considering the report and alternative locations at their next meeting. The report will also be sent to Councilmembers. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to appoint Rachel Dennis, 1110 N. Dubuque, to the Housing Commission for an unexpired term ending May 1, 1982. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-270, Bk. 57, p. 848, ON UNCLASSIFIED SALARIES for FY80. Balmer suggested that a 10% raise would be fair for the City Manager's salary, and stated that salaries should be discussed without the individuals present. Other Councilmembers explained why they were in favor of the proposed raise. Jim Lyons, 808 S. Dubuque, questioned how Council was exempting this move from President Carter's guidelines. Perret explained that the 7% can be the average of the whole group, or City unit. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. City Manager Berlin reported that he understood that regarding the Nagle hotel, that Nagle does not want to proceed with conventional financing. Staff will schedule a discussion for July 2nd, and at that time a draft of the new bidding documents, memo on alternative financing and a recommendation will be presented, to get the bids out early in July. The City legally has to rebid the project, to be able to use the Revenue Bond financing. The City Manager requested that any calls concerning cable television franchise should be referred to Atty. Hayek or Asst. Atty. Ryan. He also called attention to the parking ramp, Block 83/84, report as distributed, from Carl Walker & Associates. Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated that Senator Small had called a meeting on Thursday at 3 PM with Mr. Stanek of the Iowa Energy Policy Council, which would be at the Civic Center and open to the public. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to approve the Revised Fiscal Policy as presented by the Finance Director. Motion carried unanimously. I Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret to approve the Curb Cut Program I Portion of the Architectural Barrier Removal Program, as proposed by Planning and Program Dept. Motion carried unanimously. Status report on other elements of the program was distributed with agenda. Previously this CDBG-funded program had been approved by Resolution, this approval is for curb -cut sites. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer to adopt RES. 79-271, Bk. 57, pp. 849-858, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE JOHNSON COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS FOR THE MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RANDS -DES MOINES Council Activities June 19, 1979 Page 4 USE OF $50,000 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR DAY CARE SERVICES (NELSON ADULT CENTER) TO ADULTS CONSTRAINED BY DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (PRIMARILY MENTAL RETARDATION). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. City Manager Berlin announced his resignation as an officer of the organization. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-272, Bk. 57, pp. 859-861, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, transferring the ownership of lighting systems at the intersection of I-80 & Primary Road #1 to D.O.T. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. i City Mgr. Berlin requested that the following resolution and ordinance in Item 21, be implemented before July. Because the adoption of these items was inevitable, Vevera & Roberts noted that they would vote i for them to facilitate implementation by the Finance Dept., although actually they were against the items. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-273, Bk. 57, p. 862, SETTING FEES FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE. Resolution adopted upon the following division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, deProsse, Neuhauser, Perret, it Roberts. Nays: Balmer. Absent: Erdahl. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-274, Bk. 57, pp. 863-866, APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE CEDAR RAPIDS AND IOWA CITY RAILWAY COMPANY, necessary for the Corridor Sewers Project, for construction within CRANDIC right-of-way. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-275, Bk. 57, p. 867, ON INDUSTRIAL COST RECOVERY, a condition of Corridor Sewer grant. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-276, Bk. 57, p. 868, ACCEPTING SANITARY AND STORM SEWER AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS IN BRAVERMAN CENTER ADDITION, specifically all of Block 7, and Lots 1, 2, & 3 of Block 5. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-277, Bk. I 57, p. 869, AWARDING PART C OF THE BDI SECOND ADDITION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT I TO PARKVIEW COMPANY FOR $199,265.00, as changed and recommended by Public Works. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. t4 Council discussed the mandatory collection portion of the ordinance, as there can be no private collection. Atty. Hayek advised passage of the ordinance at this time, but he will review the provision for mandatory collection. 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. 79-2958, Bk. 15, pp. 79-83, AMENDING AN ORDINANCE MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1101NES Council Activities June 19, 1979 Page 5 AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY (SOLID WASTE ORD.), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Staff was requested to check into complaint received from Byron Ross. Moved bBalmer, 84-86, AMENDING CHAPTERc5,IdARTICLE PI, OF THEed b,aCO ED OF79 O 1 , RDINANCES IOWA CITY BY ADDING REGULATIONS FOR DANCES IN ESTABLISHMENTS WHICH HOLD BEER OR LIQUOR LICENSES, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn the meeting, 8:55 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. W_Ied �✓�,�i ROBERT A. VE ERA, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CI CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL -6/5/79 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is 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. 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, j as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of, Boards & Commissions: Comm. on ,Community Needs 5/30/79; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. 5/8/79 and. 5/15/79; Human Rights Comm. 4/23/79. Permit Resolution, Bk. 56 „RES. 79-235, p. 752, APPROVING CLASS B LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE FOR HOWARD JOHNSON CO. dba/HOWARD JOHNSON'S RESTAURANT, North Dodge St. RES. 79-236,,. p. 753,;APPROVING CLASS B LIQUOR CONTROL SUNDAY SALES. FOR HOWARD JOHNSON's I RESTAURANT. 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/Fi rst Avenue Kerr-McGee should be revoked or, suspended for violation of liquor regulations.; Motion setting public hearing to amend FY79 Budget on 6/26/79. Correspondence: Letter from Janet Hoffey regarding Melrose Court closure. Letter from Philip•Leff, attorney representing Laura Hart and Mildred Freel, regarding. problems j encountered by Melrose Court closure, referred to City Manager for reply. 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 !+ou¢s Official Actions June 5, 1979 Page 2 Lester Kaeser, 521 S. Van Buren St., appearec to speak -in favor of alley paving off Van Buren anc Gilbert St. north of Bowery. Winifred Hollane, 1105 Diana, appeared to speak in favor of additional funding in the Neigh- borhood Site Improvements Program for the buffer of commercial properties on South Gilbert Court. Mayor Pro tem Balmer announced one vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission for an un- expired term ending 1/1/83. 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. 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. rAffirmative roll call vote unanimous, f 5/0, Vevera and deProsse absent. Moved ,by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt' RES:;79-240,'Bk; 56, pp. 759-765, APPROVING AGREEMENT'FORENGINEERING SERVICES WITH SHOEMAKER k . AND HAALAND FOR 1ALSTON CREEK VILLAGE SEWER RELO- CATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Vevera and deProsse absent. Moved by. Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to i, adopt RES. 79-241, Bk. 56, pp. 766-803, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY, PARCEL 82-1b to North.Bay Construction, Inc. Affirmative roll call voteunanimous, 5/0, Vevera and deProsse absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-242, Bk. 56, p. 804, AUTHORIZING FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/SMALL ff CITIES PROGRAM APPLICATION. IN THE AMOUNT OF I $530,OOD " UNDER` THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS 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. MICROFILM BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES nOnIES j Official Actions i June 5, 1979 j_ Page 3 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the meeting be adjourned, 8:10 P.M., 5/0. A more complete description of Council activities is o ile in the office of the City Cle . HN . BAL AYOR PRO TEM L A 5 HREIBER, ACTING CITY CLERK Submitted on 6/14/79 Vsj r I I " MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIIIES COMPLETE 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. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Comm. on Community Needs 5/30/79; Broadband, Telecomm: Comm. 5/8/79 and 5/15/79;. Human Rights Comm..4/23/79. Permit,Resolution,.Bk...56, RES. 79-235, p. 752, APPROVING CLASS B;LIQUOR'CONTROL.LICENSE FOR HOWARD JOHNSON CO. dba/HOWARD JOHNSON' S,RESTAURANT, North Dodge St. RES. 797236, p. 753, APPROVING CLASS B LIQUOR CONTROL SUNDAY SALES FOR HOWARD JOHNSON's RESTAURANT, North Dodge St. 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 for violation of liquor regulations. Motion setting public hearing to amend'FY79 Budget on 6/26/79. Correspondence: Letter from Janet Hoffey regarding Melrose Court,closure. Letter from Philip Leff, attorney representing Laura Hart_and Mildred Freel, regarding problems encountered by Melrose Court closure, referred to City Manager for reply. 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. 5- 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 8rookland 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 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES H0111ES Council Activities June 5, 1979 Page 3 82-1b to North Bay Construction, Inc. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Vevera and deProsse absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-242, Bk. 56, p. 804, AUTHORIZING FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/SMALL CITIES PROGRAM APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $530,000 UNDER 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. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the meeting be adjourned,. 8:1D P.M., 5/0. LINDA SCHREIBER, ACTING CITY CLERK MAYOR PRO TMJ HN R. BALMER MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL -6/5/79 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is 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. 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. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Comm. on Community Needs 5/30/79; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. 5/8/79 and 5/15/79; Human Rights Comm. 4/23/79. Permit Resolution, Bk., 56,, RES. 79-235, P. 752,, APPROVING CLASS 8 LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE FOR HOWARD JOHNSON CO. dba/HOWARD JOHNSON'S RESTAURANT, North Dodge St. RES. 79-236,: p..753, APPROVING .,CLASS, 8 LIQUOR CONTROL ;SUNDAY SALES FOR HOWARD. JOHNSON's RESTAURANT. 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 for violation of liquor regulations. Motion setting public hearing to amend FY79 Budget on 6/26/79., Correspondence: letter from Janet Hoffey regarding Melrose Court closure. Letter from Philip Leff, attorney representing Laura Hart and Mildred Freel,.. regarding problems encountered by,Melrose Court closure, referred to City Manager for reply. 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 noplus Official Actions June 5, 1979 Page 2 Lester Kaeser, 521 S. Van Buren St., appearec to speak in favor of alley paving off Van Buren anc Gilbert St, north of Bowery. Winifred Hollane, 1105 Diana, appeared to speak in favor of additional funding in the Neigh- borhood Site Improvements Program for the buffer of commercial properties on South Gilbert Court. Mayor Pro tem Balmer announced one vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission for an un- expired term ending 1/1/83. 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. 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 RELO- CATION. 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 82-1b to North Bay Construction, Inc. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Vevera.and deProsse absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-242, Bk. 56, p. 804, AUTHORIZING FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/SMALL CITIES PROGRAM APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $530,000 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS 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. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.DF.S MDRIES Official Actions June 5, 1979 Page 3 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the meeting be adjourned, 8:10 P.M., 5/0. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR PRO TEM s/LINDA SCHREIBER, ACTING CITY CLERK Submitted on 6/14/79 t I i. i I � , I f I I' 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101NE5 11 . INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION a JUNE 18, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: June 18, 1979, 1:30 P.M., in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Perret, deProsse, Neuhauser. Absent: Roberts, Erdahl (1:40 PM), Vevera (3:00 PM) STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 79-18, Side 2, 30 to End, and Reel 79-19, Side 1, 1-134. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Schmeiser, Boothroy 38-600 "1750 Rochester" T. Boothroy explained denial by P&Z. In the Windsor Hts. V subdivision, P&Z said Windsor Court should be extended to Seventh Ave. as an access, now Glasgow wants to extend this street thru the storm -water detehtion basin, will give the r -o -w thru to the City, but will not construct the street. 2. Schnittjer was present for Glasgow & he explained that the street alignment in Windsor Hts. V. was not good, too steep. Councilman Erdahl present, 1:40 PM. 3. As the developable lots belong to Schneider, Glasgow says Schneider should provide the storm -water detention. 4. Traffic patterns were discussed. 5. Schnittjer commented on Glasgow's plans to get building permits, access to Rochester. Berlin stated that he would prefer that Glasgow 6. Acompilation ooftall Pstaff reports nwill ted Nbedsent sor Cto Council, a meeting scheduled with P&Z for Monday, with Glasgow present if he wishes to be. H -Vee Store Nl South of B ass 6 1. T isFi is both anLSNRD an a subdivision (Boyrum Subd.). 2. One-half of the r -o -w will be quit -claimed to the City by Miller, the other half by Boyd. The plan meets the requirements of the new tree regulations. 3. The same language, "existing unauthorized access!" not approved by RR or City, should be written on final plat. Council discussed the unprotected rail crossing, which Steve Victor advised was on a private street, on private land. The legal department will determine if there is any City liability. 4. A report from the Traffic Engineer was requested regarding the railroad crossing, the accesses and traffic patterns in the area. 5. The final plat for Boyrum St. Subd. does not show medians that were on the preliminary. DOT wanted a free-flow type of access. The Traffic Engr. agreed with the final plat. Traffic flow was explained. PQ approved as shown on final, (no median). Schmeiser commented that it would be a problem, when there is heavy traffic on Boyrum. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES Informal Council June 18, 1979 Page 2 TREE REGULATIONS tO Fosse a sent from the room, 2:20 PM. Boothroy stated that the memo from the packet of 6/15 outlined changes made, but there are other subtle and minor changes. It was noted that it was more beneficial to have larger trees. This ordinance will be enforceable. Other discussion will be held at the public hearing. SIGVORDINANCE The amendment will benefit Norm Bailey, as well as others, to have one common sign on Gilbert St., for the six stores on Quincy St. deProsse returned, 2:35 PM. This ordinance is applicable only to five or more businesses. RIDGE ROAD DRAINAGE Dietz present. 1. Mr. & Mrs. Hendershot were present. 2. Dietz outlined the problem on a map on the blackboard. Mayor Vevera arrived, 2:40 PM. 3. Erosion between the Lambert & Cutler properties, dumps into the Ball (Hendershot) property: 4. Dietz explained remedies, and problems in implementation. 5. There is a 7' strip of land, originally used for a walkway, city inlets concentrate a flow of water onto this area. There are no deed restrictions on the 7' or no city access for drainage. 6. The Ball triangle can be developed. 7. Dietz advised Council that what they decided would have an impact on other similar locations and problems. Lambert will not give access for filling from the tnp. 8. Council asked for information on the magnitude of the costs, and list of other areas of the City where there are problems, also the responsibility of the City. Staff will discuss alternatives at a later date. Balmer asked if a consultant could be retained. 9. Dietz explained the situations at the end of Virginia Drive and at Ridgewood Lane. City crews have dumped rip -rap at the end of Virginia Drive, which has stabilized the erosion. At Ridge- wood there is a hole in the storm sewer, which is now surrounded by a snowfence. There is no easement for sewer pipe. This could be an in-house project. ARCHITECTURAL BARRIER REMOVAL PROGRAM Kraft, Keller, present. 1. Ke er ca a attention to toe memo in the 6/15 packet. 200 curb cuts from $50,000. This construction package will be tied in with the Neighborhood Site Improvement Program, possibly will be bid in one month. Keller explained the rationale for the locations of cuts. the Civic Center, the Rec 2. There were programs in three areas, Center and City Park, a status report was given for each area. The Plaza will be accessible. SPOUSE ADUSE Kraft present. Kra t called attention to the memo presented in the 6/15 packet. ] The Sept. 4 date should be changed to Sept. 17th. Berlin commented i that the schedule as presented, was realistic. i 2. Diane Dornburg stated that the shelter could be opened 3/l/B0, depending on time for rehab. 3. Berlin explained whythe City could not option property. Any intention to circumvent regulations of HUD would be risky. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES 600-750 750-1190 1190-1535 1535-1750 Informal Council Page 3. June 18, 1979 4. Several houses could be looked at, in the '403' area. 5. United Way will be exploring a way of finding funding for the program, the City giving them this start. AGENDA - COUNCIL TIME 1750-2710 Councilmembers do not wish to receive Board & Commission agendas in the packet. Also both sides of paper should be used if possible, on other items. 2. deProsse called attention to the letter from Old Brick as distributed, asking for donation of bricks for bordering sidewalk on Clinton St. (in public right-of-way). Berlin advised that they would have to get approval of Public Works re construction procedure. 3. deProsse noted that bicyclists are using the old bike -way on First Ave. Berlin stated that Staff is meeting with the School District on Tues. and will discuss this problem, along with the crossing guard issue. 4. deProsse advised that she would not be attending the June 25th & 26th meetings. 5. After a short discussion, Councilmembers agreed to go ahead and charge for motorcycle parking, as recommended by Brachtel in his memo on the agenda. 6. Berlin clarified the procedure used in support for the Nelson Adult Center, noting that it was HUD regulation. 7. Berlin stated that only the Washington/Capitol segment of the Streetscape Project is being done at this time. Clinton will be another segment. 8. deProsse questioned if the Boat Ramp, as explained in the recommendation from Riverfront Comm., met the requirements for funding for low, moderate income. Berlin explained that the rest of the program,overall, should meet the 75% require- ment, but he would check to make sure. As the City does not own the property, dedication of the 80' from Braverman, was discussed. 9. Berlin explained that handbill advertising was not allowed. Stolfus noted that in one Sec. of the Code, a permit is required, in another section, distribution is not allowed. 10. Helling outlined the present plans for the Muscular Dystrophy parade on Nov. 4th. Starting at 9 AM on Sun. morning would eliminate cross -traffic problems on the Bypass. He noted that a lot more work on safety matters had been done this year. They will make an application later. 11. Regarding the letter from Robert Crow, the Traffic Engineer will investigate and do a card survey. Helling advised that Plastino wanted to discuss the problem on Broadway. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES , Page 4 Informal Council June 18, 1979 12. City Clerk made corrections to the agenda as follows: Items Z.c (6), (7), & (8), are Beer licenses not Liquor; Items 2.c (9) & (10) should be deleted, at request of applicant; Item 19, should be improvements in Braverman Center Addn. not Southgate; and a proclamation for Sun Day will be added. The Mayor added another proclamation, Area Home Builders' Week. 13. Berlin called attention to a problem concerning a public housing site on 'F' St., brought to his attention by John Gillespie. Gillespie was advised to write a letter to Council. 14. Mayor Vevera asked if any other Councilmembers had had problems with persons given citations by the Animal Shelter re dogs & leashing. Berlin noted two complaints had been received. Council discussed the Code, attitude of City employees, dogs under 'control'. Some Councilmembers suggested giving a warning the first time there is a violation. Berlin noted that there are not as many complaints now as in previous years. Horton will provide a report on both circumstances, as well as on problems they are having, and progress of a new ordinance. APPOINTMENT TO THE HOUSING COMMISSION 1. City Clerk advised that Lorna Mathes had withdrawn her application. 2. Councilmembers agreed to appoint Rachel Dennis. COMPENSATION -CITY MANAGER & CITY CLERK 1. Vevera commented that there was not a big enough spread between department head salaries and the City Mgr.'s salary. Berlin outlined survey of Big 10 -Big 8 cities taken by personnel for City Mgr. salaries. Councilmembers agreed that they were pleased with the job Berlin is doing, bringing the City together, and for the five years, he has not had a merit raise. Replacement cost to be competitive, was discussed. Council agreed to set the salary at the third quartile for the northwest geographic region,. in personnel survey, at $38,985. 2. Council agreed an $20,000 for the City Clerk salary. Meeting adjourned, 5:05 PM. 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