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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-06-26 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JUNE 26, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 6/26/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl, deProsse. Staff - members present: Hayek, Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Mose, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-17, Side 2, 1-2061. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, 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., 6/12/79, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. - 6/13/79; Civil Service Comm. -5/21/79; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -6/7/79; Board of Library Trustees -5/24/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 57, as recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-278, p. 870, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 79-279, p 871, APPROVING SUNDAY SALES FOR JOHN'S GROCERY, INC., 401 East Market. RES. 79-280, p. 872, APPROVING CLASS B PERMIT AND RES. 79- 281, p. 873, SUNDAY SALES FOR BILL MIHALOPOULOS dba THE BEST STEAK HOUSE, 1 South Dubuque. RES. 79-282, p. 874, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR COPPER DOLLAR OF IOWA CITY, INC. dba COPPER DOLLAR, 211 Iowa Avenue, and RES. 79-283, p. 875, APPROVING DANCE PERMIT FOR COPPER DOLLAR. Atty. Hayek reported that no charges had been filed against Copper Dollar. RES. 79-284, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMITS, pp. 876-877. Correspondence referred to City Manager for reply: John F. Gillispie, request re property on 'F' Street. Memo from Traffic Engr. re parking at 800 block of Iowa Avenue and the 10 block of North Lucas. Application from Mrs. Richard Otis for a block party on Gould Street on June 22, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and deProsse absent. Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to defer action on RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND FINAL PLAT (BOYRUM SUBDIVISION) OF HY-VEE FOOD STORES, INC. 5-7914. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Planning and Zoning Commr. Jane Jakobsen corrected the vote of the P & Z Commission to 4-1-1. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 8.10.35.1 and 8.10.35.12A.2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES I i COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JUNE 26, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 6/26/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl, deProsse. Staff - members present: Hayek, Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Mose, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-17, Side 2, 1-2061. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, 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., 6/12/79, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. - 6/13/79; Civil Service Comm. -5/21/79; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -6/7/79; Board of Library Trustees -5/24/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 57, as recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-278, p. 870, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 79-279, p 871, APPROVING SUNDAY SALES FOR JOHN'S GROCERY, INC., 401 East Market. RES. 79-280, p. 872, APPROVING CLASS B PERMIT AND RES. 79- 281, p. 873, SUNDAY SALES FOR BILL MIHALOPOULOS dba THE BEST STEAK HOUSE, 1 South Dubuque. RES. 79-282, p. 874, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR COPPER DOLLAR OF IOWA CITY, INC. dba COPPER DOLLAR, 211 Iowa Avenue, and RES. 79-283, p. 875, APPROVING DANCE PERMIT FOR COPPER DOLLAR. Atty. Hayek reported that no charges had been filed against Copper Dollar. RES. 79-284, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMITS, pp. 876-877. Correspondence referred to City Manager for reply: John F. Gillispie, request re property on 'F' Street. Memo from Traffic Engr. re parking at 800 block of Iowa Avenue and the 10 block of North Lucas. Application from Mrs. Richard Otis for a block party on Gould Street on June 22, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and deProsse absent. Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to defer action on RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND FINAL PLAT (BOYRUM SUBDIVISION) OF HY-VEE FOOD STORES, INC. 5-7914. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Planning and Zoning Commr. Jane Jakobsen corrected the vote of the P & Z Commission to 4-1-1. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 8.10.35.1 and 8.10.35.12A.2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 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 tem 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 ZONING COMMISSION Schmeiser, Boothroy 7, n, a o i age reen ar _ �— l. Lego papers are being prepare 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 N. Dodge) S-7912 . Counci .wi consider pre iminary, Tinal, 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. l.' Legal papers will be revised to state that,H..-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 -W 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. 1012-1347 COUNCIL AGENDA - COUNCIL BUSINESS I. Resolution establishing a plan check fee for the Uniform Building 1347-2035 Code, Item .8, Kucharzak, Siders present. Kucharzak explained that the current practice for plan check fees, according to the Building s to truction exceeds $1,000, when them planseare efirst n the broughtdin.osed 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 tjo IBES Page 2 Informal- 69'hcil 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. i 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 e requested. Kucharzak noted that if this proposal was approved, other sites could be freed up. Berlin'advised to go with this site and see if HUD would be prepared to increase the number of other sites that are approved. 6. Balmer felt that Council needed to discuss Atty. Ryan's memo' concerning historic buildings. Kucharzak has drafted 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 could be 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 1 FY'79 Budget. There were no objections. 8. Erdahl asked if the City had looked into the Health Maintenance y Organization. Berlin explained that he, was discouraged because ! it seemed to be such a hassle to put the whole thing together. 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 RAPIDSOES iaourES Informal Council Page 3 June 4, 1979 NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENT 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 UMTA 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 community facility such as a church was involved, Erdahl favored alley repair. Creekside Projects were outlined. Concerning cost of shelters, Keller I as vi1se that 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. Hickory n Hill This is an area where a school crossing guard is statioA traffic count is being taken and figures will be 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 MOIIIEs Tape 79-18 Side 1, 1-732 Page 4 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. Informal Cotjkl l' June 4, 1979 COUNCIL EVALUATION OF ITS FY79 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Balmer requested that this item be e erre unti 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 1. 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. I 3. Neuhauser requested information regarding Community Education, which will be investigated by Staff. 4. Balmer requested information on public library records, which . was explained by Neuhauser, who urged support,as did Perret., Berlin noted'that this would not prohibit a`court order': 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 Nl priority. s 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 nOIREs INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 11, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: June 11, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Vevera, Perret, deProsse (1:40 PM), Neuhauser (1:40 PM), Erdahl (1:40 PM) Absent: None. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #79-18, Side 1, 732 -End, & Side 2, 1-50. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION-Boothro Schmeiser present. 723-772 Hy_Vee Store -North. Dodge 1. correction will be made to the LSNRD plan to include trees removed. 2. Steve Victor read the document concerning access & traffic signal. Signed document will be available Tues. night. Councilmembers deProsse, Neuhauser and Erdahl arrived, 1:40 PM. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Nancy Blum was present to discuss her letter regarding greenhouses. City Mgr. Berlin advised that Staff will investigate alternatives for handling this matter. Bldg. Inspector Siders explained other permits. given for greenhouse additions: 2. ErdahT called attention to conference on Extra -territorial Growth Management he attended with four Johnson Co. supervisors. They were pleasedwith,the presentation: The Committee will meet again Thurs. 3. Berlin explained the request from the Board of Supervisors for monthly funding of $50.00 to .cover costs associated with the Special Trans- portation -Cab Co. contract. This program -is to be evaluated the end of June, so Transit Mgr. Mose was authorized to pay for that period of time. 4. The draft of the agreement with University Heights on Transit is on hold,awaiting theoutcomeofthe closure of streets as proposed by University Heights. The Neuzil problem and traffic in the area were discussed. Acquisiton of park land will not be pursued, at this time. .A majority agreed to wait and see what happens. 5. Regarding.letter from Atty. Eikelberry requesting meeting with Council concerning Linda Eaton, all Councilmembers agreed thatthis was an administrative matter, and Council participation was not allowed under the Charter. Berlin advised that Staff will meet with Council before the meeting with the Civil Rights Commission in July. 6. Regarding the letter from College Block Partners concerning citation for lack of screens and storms, it was noted that these were not requirements of the earlier housing code. Legal will be discussing historical building exemptions with Council later, draft of Ord. is being reviewed by Legal. Siders commented that fraternities and sororities have complied with this provision, and as the applicant has appealed to the Housing Board, inspection has been stayed. 7. Motorcycle parking between the Standard Station and the Mill Restaurant was explained by Glaves. A majority of Councilmembers wanted the spaces metered. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I40In ES 772-1560 Page 2 Informal Council June 11, 1979 8. Berlin explained that in Item 13, the amendment to the Veenstra 1560-1917 & Kimm contract for Sanitary Facilities Plan would make it easier for the City. 9. Regarding memo from Public Works on oiling of streets, concern was expressed regarding malfunctioning equipment. Berlin stated that the work program could be rescheduled, with oiling done during first of June. Pelling could be hired to oil the road to the park, Conklin Lane, now. The same streets oiled last year will be oiled this year, with a very few alleys where there is heavy traffic, such as Gilbert/Van Buren, but not Friendship/ Court. 10. Regarding Public Works memo on right-of-way for Scott Boulevard, a majority of Councilmembers reaffirmed their previous decision to acquire 100' right-of-way. 11. Balmer called attention to the up-to-date cost estimates for Ralston Creek provided by PUblic Works. He asked consideration of using contingency & carryovers as outlined in Kraft's previous memo, rather than G.O. bonds. Land purchases will be settled soon. 12. Berlin advised that staff is getting HUD's approval for the site on American Legion Road for public housing. 13. Glaves commented that the first parking ramp will be finished in October, and the second one should commence in October, depending if it is pre -cast or poured -in-place structure. His brochure I in"packet was 'noted. APPOINTMENTS !1-iL 6rary Board: Ed Zastrow, Tom Imnerman, Linda Gritsch. 1917-2240 The Mayor will write a letter to the applicants calling attention to need for applicants for other Boards and Commissions. 2. United Action for Youth Board: Neal Morris, with second vacancy i to 'be readvertised. 3. Committee on Community Needs, vacancy will be readvertised. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Glaves present 2240 -End { . G ayes ca ed attention to his Economic Development Profile, J Index #79-736, presented 4/9/79, explaining the slowing of i growth. They did not specify which activities should be taken by the separate agencies, but questioned if the staff was going in the right direction. Berlin commented that a combining of ! efforts of public & private, is where we want to be. A clear understanding of roles will be necessary. BDI will need new land soon. A combination of efforts results in earlier payoff. 2. Balmer stated that due to City Mgr. Berlin's efforts, a line of communications has been opened with the Chamber of Commerce. BDi is also receptive to a joining of efforts. 3. In answer to the question of what type industry would be most beneficial to Iowa City's tax base, Glaves answered that to the degree you are talking about actual University institutional vs. all other, that diversification and an increase in the non - University sector is beneficial, however, to the degree that in so doing, you build on the strengths of the University; in the academic sense, the non-medical research sense, the medical research sense. 4. Industry is attracted by the attitude of the community, the job market, if there is suitable land available. Neuhauser stated that Iowa City is in a good position, and asked what was being done to compete for industry, as everybody in the country wants the industry that Iowa City wants. Staff will be working with MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIIIES 1 % Informal Council Page 3. June 11, 1979 the other agencies to develop strategies for accomplishing goals. In discussions with Zuchelli, it was advised that we identify what we are interested in and focus on them. 5. It was suggested that two Councilmembers work with BDI & the Chamber. Iowa City will look more attractive in a year or so, when our several projects are completed. Berlin stated that one area where Iowa City could gain a lot of publicity was by utilizing people who live here, who travel constantly all over the world, getting them to be pitchmen and women, also consultants. 6. Staff could look at funding from certain Federal programs for non-profit development corporations, of which Iowa City could be a member. It was ' again noted that the attitude of the community has changed because of the City Mgr.'s working with the business community, he is there and is available. For industry,it helps knowing what you have to do to comply with City regulations. EXECUTIVE SESSION Conference Roam, 4:05 PM. Notice. given on tentative agenda & bulletin board. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn to executive session as outlined by sec. 28.A.5 (c), litigation, Stoll Claim 794125 & Rock Island leasehold. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0; Ayes: Balmer,.Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: deProsse. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, 'Atty. Bowlin.: Bowlin explained the offer to Stoll, and the status of the litigation with -Rock -Island. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret,to adjourn to informalsession, 4:20 PM. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, deProsse absent. Ta ped' on Reel,ES=15, Side 1,'1-112. URBAN RENEWA[ HOTEL`SITE 1. Bir in a vise that there would be, material in Friday's packet regarding the hotel. Meeting adjourned, 4:39 PM. 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RANDS -DES 110111E5 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JUNE 12, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 6/12/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:40 PM), Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: deProsse. Staff members present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Hayek. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-17, Side 1, 831-1241. Mayor Vevera proclaimed the week of June 11-16 as Tribute to John Wayne Week. City Clerk Stolfus corrected agenda Item 2.d(1), noting that the disbursements were for the month of April instead of May. City Mgr. Berlin asked for deletion of Item 2.f(5), Memo regarding motorcycle parking, until the issue is resolved. 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: 5/29/79, subj. to correction; as recommended by City Clerk. - Minutes of Boards and Commissions: United Action Youth Board -5/8/79; Civil Service Comm: -5/26/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 57, as recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-243, p. 805, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE, RES. 79- 244, p. 806, ISSUANCE OF DANCING PERMIT FOR EECH, INC. dba/GABE N' WALKERS, 330 E. Washington. RES. 79-245 p. 807, ISSUING '79- '80 CIGARETTE PERMITS. Motion to approve disbursements of $1,297,379:15 for April 1979, as recommended by Finance Director, subject to audit. RESOLUTION 79-246, Bk. 57, p. 808, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING 6/19/79 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT & ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CENTRAL BUSINESS STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE II -A, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGR: TO PLACE PLANS, ETC. ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: Atty. Eikleberry, request for executive session with Council re Eaton case, (at informal session Council agreed not to meet). Blums' Blooms, Ltd, re greenhouses. College Block Partners re citation for College Block Bldg. Memo from Traffic Engr. re passenger loading zone, 1107 Kirkwood Ct. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse and. Erdahl absent. Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearing as set. IIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MoiRES Council Activities June 12, 1979 Page 2 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-247, Bk. 57, pp. 809-810, APPROVING PRELIMINARY & FINAL LARGE SCALE NON- RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR HY-VEE FOOD STORE, INC. (North Dodge/Old Dubuque Rd.) S-7912, as approved by the P&Z Comm. There were no objections to the request to I.D.O.T. for entrance permit to Hwy N1, for Consolidated Properties, Inc. (Hy -Vee). Upon roll call, Res. adopted, 4/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Nays: Perret. Absent: deProsse, Erdahl. John Suchomel, 3304 N. Lucas, appeared thanking the Mayor for the proclamation on John Wayne. Councilman Erdahl arrived, 7:40 PM. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to encourage Iowa City establishments who have American flags, to consider flying them at half-staff for one week. Motion carried. Clifford Ziskovsky, 2329 Cae Drive, and Gaylord McGrath, 2365 Cae Drive, appeared supporting the westerly route for the 518 Bypass, noting there were many other area residents who favor this route. Tom Muller, 1350 Burry Drive, presented a petition with 200 signatures, addressed to the Council and the Dept. of Transportation, opposing the easterly alignment, favoring the westerly alignment as shown on I.C. Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Vevera announced a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Comm. for unexpired term ending 5/1/82, appointment to be made at 7/17/79 meeting. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to appoint Edward Zastrow, Jr., 514 Terrace Road; Tom Immerman, 405 S. Summit; and Linda Gritsch, 138 Washington Park Road, to the Board of Library -Trustees for- terms expiring 7/1/85. Motion carried unanimously. City _Mgr .- Berlin noted that Immerman was, a member of a City bargaining unit, and might have to withdraw from discussions of collective bargaining. This will be communicated to Immerman and the Library Board by the City Mgr. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by + Roberts,.'to reappoint Neal, Morris, 817 N. Linn, to the United Action ` for Youth Board for one-year term expiring 6/30/80. Motion carried unanimously. ,The other vacancy will be readvertised along with the vacancy on the Committee on Community Needs. Letter from UAY President of Board of Directors, noted. Balmer called attention to the dumping of debris in the Ralston Creek up from the bridge on First Avenue. Staff will check on National Resources Commission's approval, and determine if there is an obstruction to the natural watercourse, & report back to Council. If necessary, Legal staff will advise further procedure. Balmer also questioned. procedure re weeds on privately owned undeveloped land. Staff will investigate any specific locations. He requested a status report on the widening of Grand Ave. because of the estimate of additional costs. Erdahl welcomed Marian Karr, new Deputy City Clerk, to the meeting. He noted that he would be absent the next three meetings. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB MAR RAPIns•DEs MOInES Council Activities June 12, 1979 Page 3 Neuhauser called attention to the memo in 6/8 packet regarding Administrative Review Panel for review of parking citations instead of legal review, noting her support of this procedure. All Councilmembers favored this approach. She reported several misstatements in Dept. of Transportation Director Kassel's letter to Asst. Secretary Downey of U.S. Dept. of Transportation re Hwy. 518, and requested that the City Manager send clarification to Downey. There were no Council objections. Erdahl read RES. 79-248, Bk. 57, p. 811, NAMING JOHN JOHNSON AND FRED BROWN OF THE SEATTLE SUPERSONICS AS HONORARY CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Copies of the resolution will be sent to these individuals. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to approve the agreement for funding of dispatching services for off -hours cab service, to Johnson County for month of June. Motion carried, unanimously. The City Manager called attention to the new location of the business, Bucs Leathers, in the old Roshek's building on College. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts to approve the form of ordinance establishing a user charge.system for sanitary sewers, a %condition of the grant for the Corridor Sewers Project. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. The Ordinance will be finally adopted later. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-249, Bk. 57, ;. 812-816, OF NECESSITY AND SETTING PUBLIC ON 1979 STREET pp IMPROVEMENTS, TANGLEWO D STREET AND VENTURA AVENUE HEARINGfor.July 3; 19795 There was agreement that Council would proceed with the project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-250, Bk. 57, p. 817, DIRECTING ENGINEER AND ATTORNEY TO PREPARE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND NOTICES FOR 1979 STREET IMPROVEMENTS, TANGLEWOOD STREET AND VENTURA AVENUE. Affirmative - roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,-deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-251, Bk. 57, pp.818-825, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH WATER TANK PAINT AND, REPAIR COMPANY, INC., FOR WATER TANK MAINTENANCE SERVICES ON THE ONE MILLION GALLON TANK ADJACENTTO HOME TOWN DAIRIES, as recommended by Public Works. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-252, Bk. 57, pp. 826-828, APPROVING 5th AMENDMENT TO ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH VEENSTRA & KIMM FOR SANITARY FACILITIES PLAN, for modifications required as a result of revision of stream quality standards by IDEQ. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MoulEs Council Activities June 12, 1979 Page 4 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-253, Bk. 57, p. 829, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SERVICE BUILDING MODULAR UNIT ROOF PROJECT PHASE II TO D.C. TAYLOR COMPANY for $13,370. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse 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 the ORDINANCE 79-2957, Bk. 15, pp. 76-78, ESTABLISHING THE CENTERLINE GRADE OF HEINZ ROAD EXTENDED FROM THE NORTH END OF EXISTING PAVEMENT NORTHWESTERLY 780 FEET IN IOWA CITY (AS PART OF THE I BDI SECOND ADDITION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, I 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by' Neuhauser, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt the RES. 79- 254, Bk. 57, p. 830, AWARDING PART A OF BDI SECOND ADDITION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT TO CEDAR HILLS CONSTRUCTION, $28,794.58; RES. 79- 255, Bk. 57, p. 831 AWARDING PART B TO METRO PAVERS, $41,718; and RES.. 79-256, Bk.. 57, p. 832, AWARDING PART C TO PARKVIEW COMPANY, $19,265. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-257, Bk. 57, p. 833, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,333,945 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.ACT OF 1974, 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, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, 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 second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 5/1, Vevera voting 'no'. After further explanation of ramifications of this ordinance, Vevera withdrew his 'no'vote. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 8:10 PM. Motion carrried unanimously. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 6/12/79 The cost of publishing the following pro- ceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for sa di publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 6/12/F9,-7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:40 PM), Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: deProsse. Mayor Vevera proclaimed the week of June 11-16 as Tribute to John Wayne Week. City Clerk Stolfus corrected agenda Item 2.d(1), noting that the disbursements were for the month of April instead of May. City Mgr. Berlin asked for deletion of Item 2.f(5), Memo regarding motorcycle parking, until the issue is resolved. 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., 5/29/79, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: United Action Youth Board -5/8/79; Civil j Service Comm. -5/26/79. " Permit Resolutions, Book' 57, as recommended by City Clerk: RES."79-243, p. 805, ,APPROVING CLASS C. LIQUOR LICENSE, RES. 79-244, p. 806, ISSUANCE OF DANCING PERMIT FOR EECH, INC. dba/GAGE N' WALKERS, 330 E. Washington. RES. 79-245 p. 807, ISSUING '79- '80 CIGARETTE PERMITS. Motion to approve disbursements of $1,297;379.15 for April 1979, as recommended by Finance Director, subject to audit. RESOLUTION 79-246, Bk. 57, p. 808, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING 6/19/79 ON PLANS, i SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT & ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CENTRAL BUSINESS STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE II -A, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGR. TO PLACE PLANS, ETC. ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. -Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: Atty. ' Eikleberry, request for executive session with Council re Eaton case. Blums' Blooms, Ltd. re greenhouses. College Block Partners re citation for College Block Bldg. Memo from Traffic Engr. re passenger loading zone, 1107 Kirkwood Ct. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES PIDIIICs Official Actions Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse June 12, 1979 and Erdahl absent. Page 2 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-247, Bk, 57, pp. 809-810, APPROVING PRELIMINARY & FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR HY-VEE FOOD STORE, INC. (North i Dodge/Old Dubuque Rd.) S-7912, as approved by the P&Z Comm. There were no objections to the request to L 0.0.7. for entrance permit to Hwy N1, for Consolidated Properties, Inc. (Hy -Vee). Upon roll call, Res. adopted, 4/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Nays: Perret. Absent: deProsse, Erdahl. John Suchomel appeared thanking the Mayor for the proclamation on John Wayne.Councilman Erdahl arrived, 7:40 PM. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to encourage Iowa City establishments who have American flags, to consider flying them at half-staff for one week.. Motion carried. Clifford Ziskovsky, 2329Cae Drive, and Gaylord McGrath, 2365 Cae .Drive, appeared supporting the westerly route for the 518 Bypass, noting there were many other area residents who favor this route. Tom Muller, 1350 Burry Drive, presented a petition with 200 signatures, addressed to the Council and the Dept. of Transportation, opposing the easterly alignment, favoring the westerly alignment as shown on I.C. Comprehensive Plan. Mayor, Vevera announced a_ vacancy on the Plarining and Zoning Comm. for unexpired term ending 5/l/82, appointment to be made at 7/17/79 meeting. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to appoint Edward Zastrow,, Jr., Tom Immerman, and Linda Gritsch to the Board of Library Trustees for terms expiring 7/1/85. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by . Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to reappoint Neal Morris to the United Action for Youth Board for one-year term expiring 6/30/80. Motion carried unanimously. The other vacancy will I be readvertised along with the vacancy on the i Committee on Community Needs. Erdahl welcomed Marian Karr, new Deputy City Clerk, to the meeting. Neuhauser called attention to the memo in 6/8 packetregarding Administrative Review Panel for review of parking citations instead of legal review, noting her support of this procedure. All !' Councilmembers favored this approach. She reported I:+ several misstatements in Dept. of Transportation MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Official Actions Director Kassel's letter to Asst. Secretary Downey June 12, 1979 of U.S. Dept. of Transportation re Hwy. 518, and Page 3 requested that the City Manager send clarification to Downey. There were no Council objections. S. Erdahl JOHN JOHNSONEAND FRED BROWN OFTHESEATTLE NAMING SUPERSONICS AS HONORARY CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to approve the agreement for funding of dispatching services for off -hours cab service, to Johnson monthCounty for Motion carried, unanimously. The City Manager calledattentionto the new of thebusiness, i the old Roshek snbuilding on College.cs Leathers, in Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts to approve the form of ordinance establishing a user charge system for sanitary sewers, a condition of I the grant for the Corridor Sewers Project. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt REST 79-249; Bk. 57, pp. 812-816, OF NECESSITY AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 1979 STREET IMPROVEMENTS, TANGLEWOOD STREET AND VENTURA AVENUE for July 3, 1979. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, .to adopt RES. 79-250, Bk. 57, p. 817, DIRECTING ENGINEER AND ATTORNEY TO PREPARE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,: FORM:OF CONTRACT, AND NOTICES FOR 1979 .STREET IMPROVEMENTS, TANGLEWOOD STREET AND VENTURA AVENUE. 'Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-251, Bk. 57," pp.818-825, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH WATER TANK PAINT AND REPAIR COMPANY, INC., FOR WATER TANK MAINTENANCE SERVICES ON THE ONE MILLION GALLON TANK ADJACENT TO HOME TOWN DAIRIES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-252, Bk. 57, pp. 826-828, APPROVING 5th AMENDMENT TO ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH VEEAffirmative O rmative roll call vote ulnaAnimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-253, Bk. 57, p. 829, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SERVICE BUILDING MODULAR UNIT ROOF PROJECT PHASE II TO D.C. TAYLOR COMPANY for $13,370. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES I Official Actions June 12, 1979 Page 4 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 the ORDINANCE 79-2957, Bk. 15, pp. 76-78, ESTABLISHING THE CENTERLINE GRADE OF HEINZ ROAD EXTENDED FROM THE NORTH END OF EXISTING PAVEMENT NORTHWESTERLY 780 FEET IN IOWA CITY (AS PART OF THE BDI SECOND ADDITION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt the RES.. 79-254,. Bk. ,57, p. 830, AWARDING PART A OF BDI SECOND ADDITION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT TO CEDAR HILLS CONSTRUCTION, $28,794.58; RES. 79-255, Bk. 57, p. 831 AWARDING PART B TO METRO PAVERS, $41,718; and RES. 79-256, Bk. 57, p. 832, AWARDING PART C TO PARKVIEW COMPANY, $19,265. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-257, Bk. 57, p. 833, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,333,945 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, 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, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, 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 second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 5/1, Vevera voting 'no'. After further explanation of ramifications of this ordinance, Vevera withdrew his 'no' vote. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 8:10 PM. Motion carrried unanimously. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDSOLS 110111Es 11 Official Actions June 12, 1979 Page 5 For a more 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 R1'jSmitte on 6/21/79. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities June 26, 1979 Page 2 PROVISIONS FOR COMMON SIGNAGE, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried unanimously, 5/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Erdahl absent. Several persons appeared to discuss procedure regarding alleged discriminatory conduct by Woodfield's. They included Marilyn Turner, 303 Melrose, representing black students; Ben Bates, 232 S. Summit; Atty. Jane Eikleberry, 315 Ellis, also representing Women's Business Owners Assn. of Iowa City; Robert Martin, 625 Emerald; Ted Wells, student; Rev. Tom Mikelson, 1244 E. College; Rabbi Jeff Portman, reading statement from a group of campus ministers; David Loney, 200 S. Summit; Atty. Robert Downer, Pres. & speaking for the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce, and the Downtown Association; Colleen Jones, 1816 Esther Ct.; Donn Stanley 511 S. Johnson, Pres. Student Senate; Jane Vander, 926 Church, for Nat. Organization of Women; Bruce Bennett, 2301 Friendship; Atty. Clara Oleson, 208 -6th St., Coralville. City Atty. Hayek advised Council of legal authority and options available. Dir. of Human Relations Pat Brown and H.R. Commr. Mace Braverman outlined procedures being followed and action taken. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the Iowa City Council contact the Attorney General and the Iowa State Human Rights Comm, on alleged complaint of discrimination, to take action recommended by Hayek on court action (for an injunction to prevent any discriminatory conduct from taking place while the investigation is going on). Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to set public hearing on July 24, 1979 at 7:30 P.M. on whether or not to revoke the liquor license for Woodfield's. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the Council condemns any discrimination which may have occurred at Woodfield's or any other public place in Iowa City and does intend to take steps to see that it does not occur again. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Brad Meyers, 840 Maggard, presented a statement re citizen input on changes proposed for the transit system, not favoring an increase in rates. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to set a public hearing on July 3, 1979 on the proposed bus route changes and increase in rates. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Steve Cook, 218 W. Benton, related problems regarding access to properties over an easement on his property. Berlin advised that the Legal Department would investigate. Cook was also concerned about the transit fuel supply. Public hearing was held to receive comments regarding amendments to the FY79 operating budget. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt Res. 79-285, Bk. 57, pp. 878-879, ON AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1979 OPERATING BUDGET. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Erdahl absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Council Activities June 26, 1979 Page 3 Neuhauser related concern regarding the use of Penta, a toxic substance, for treating playground equipment in City Plaza, Berlin will check into the substance. Neuhauser notified the Council she had been contacted the non-payment of dues to the National League of Cities. Berlin said a letter had been sent explaining that the payment will be made after the start of the FY80 budget year, July 1st. Perret stated he generally agreed with the transit changes that were being discussed, but that he was not in favor of the rate increase. He commended Dir. Showalter on the improvements in Brookland Park. City Manager Berlin explained that due to an oversight by Hy -Vee Food Stores, the Iowa Department of Transportation had not given their approval to do grading and to build drainage structures within the State right-of-way. Balmer moved, and Neuhauser seconded, to approve the formal application to I.D.O.T. for permission for Hy -Vee to build within the State road right-of-way. Motion carried, 5/0, deProsse and Erdahl absent. City Manager Berlin reported that an application had been received from KXIC/KICG to broadcast a concert at City Park after the July 4th fireworks, also to extend the permit time to 12:15 A.M. on July 5th. City Manager stated he was concerned about sound levels. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to grant, on an experimental trial basis, the request to broadcast a concert by KXIC/KICG until 12:15 A.M. on July 5th. Motion carried, 3/2, Roberts and Balmer voting no. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to approve the settlement claim for water main break damage at 2119 'I' St., Dr. and Mrs. Barrett Stoll, in the amount of $4,600. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to approve the IDOT permit application, for work in Burlington St. right-of-way, for Streetscape Phase II -A. Motion carried, 5/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt Res. 79-286, Bk. 57, p. 880, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION FOR E.E. DYER PROPERTY on S. Riverside Dr. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Erdahl absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt Res. 79-287, Bk. 57, pp. 881-882, AWARDING BIDS FOR SENIOR CENTER FURNITURE TO BE ACQUIRED WITH FUNDING AVAILABLE THROUGH STATE SENIOR CENTER FUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Erdahl absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt Res. 79-288, Bk. 57, pp. 883-886, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ELEVEN SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS OF FURNITURE TO BE ACQUIRED WITH FUNDING AVAILABLE THROUGH STATE SENIOR CENTER FUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Erdahl absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIIIES Council Activities June 26, 1979 Page 4 Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt Res. 79-289, Bk. 57, pp. 887-889, PERMITTING THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR AUDIO EQUIPMENT, VISUAL EQUIPMENT, STAGE EQUIPMENT, AND SEWING EQUIPMENT TO BE ACQUIRED WITH FUNDING AVAILABLE THROUGH STATE SENIOR CENTER FUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Erdahl absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORD. AMENDING SECTION 17-6(d) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, REGARDING CEILING HEIGHT TO EXEMPT DWELLINGS WHICH WERE CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO 1919 FROM THIS PROVISION to 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, deProsse and Erdahl absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 9:55 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYO�R IL A BIE STOLFUS, CIT CLERK FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION o7� JUNE 25, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: June 25, 197, 7*30 at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presidi�9 In the Conference Room COUNCILME, PerERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: deProsse, Erdahl, Perret. ' STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, StOlfus, Hellin . as noted. 9 Others present for discussions, TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 79-19, Side 1, 134 -End. 'Id APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy, Schmeiser Hly-Vee South of Bvpass NY Vee does not yet have title to Dept, of Transp. right-of-way, so the Project will be delayed possibly a month. Resolutions will be deferred. H -Vee, North Dod e A permit or rainage construction in the right-of-way will be submitted to DOT. 11750 Rochester' P& Commissloner will be available at the 7/2/79 meeting for discussion. AGENDA -.COUNCIL BUSINESS 1• Roberts Atty. Hayek present. questioned why angular parking was not considered for the parking area along Clinton, now that the modulars are being moved. City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the congestion, storage and idslgreater, andeitais aobusoroutectiHe,wPtsschecktonof accidents Of placing of a postin-between the posts already installed�lity 2. Balm. r asked if trucks would be backing over the brick in the City Plaza alleys. Berlin replied that bollards would be installed. 3• Stolfus advised that the Copper Dollar had new shareholders. Hayek explained the liability of owners & employees re violations. He is checking the provisions re change of ownership in State Code, and will report on Tues. night. 4. Re MBO reports, Berlin explained that concerning Housing Rehab, money available is from 312 Loan, Federal Program. The loan is to the land owners, and as the units are sold individually, each will pay a Portion of the loan. The Johnson County contract is being phased out because they did not get funded again. 5. Public Works MBO -Berlin explained the increase in the landfill e &wy '80 to he ill discuss whether discussedcling on whether or not the amount of paper being set o t ' u 1s increasing. 6. The Poor performance by the street sweepers was discussed. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 14011JES 134-210 210-510 Informal Council Page 2 June 25, 1979 7. The need for plastic arrows in the turn -lanes on Burlington was noted by Neuhauser. Berlin advised that putting signs over these turn lanes had been contemplated. 8. Neuhauser pointed out that the computerizing of complaint records being done by the County for the City had been discontinued, and the County didn't like it. Berlin noted that Chief Miller did not think it was worthwhile, because of the high cost. 9. Neuhauser wished to meet with Veenstra & Kimm to get an update on design of Treatment Plant, etc. Berlin noted that EPA will not require us to separate the storm water, as the project was not cost-effective. 10. Roberts suggested that the manpower analysis compiled by Dietz was not useful to him. Berlin explained why it had been done. 11. Councilmembers agreed that receiving quarterly MBO reports, in one package, was fine, informative. Also they were well-done. HOUSING CODE AMENDMENTS Hayek, Kucharzak,present. 510-980 1. Hayek advised that the local authority has no power to waive or eliminate State Code requirements, and can't ignore the provisions of Chapter 413. The problem comes when employees have to make certification of compliance. Council cannot create exemptions for historic buildings. 2. Councilmembers suggested and discussed challenging State Law, getting sponsorship by either party or a bi-partisan effort. 3. The ordinance in the packet makes the City Code consistent with State Law on ceiling heights. This will affect 5 cases in appeal at this time. The ord. will be redrafted to reflect that the owner has to show that the building was built before 1919. 4. Kucharzak advised that the windows of the Burkley Apts. can be changed without changing the outside of the building. Council discussed exempting storm windows if a building meets the Energy Code. ZONING ORDINANCE PREPARATION Kraft, Schmeiser,present. 980-1074 1. Kraft called attention to the schedule as sent out in the 6/22 packet. Schmeiser & the legal dept. are doing the definitions. 2. A letter will be sent to P&Z from the Council, outlining Council's intent for review process for the ordinance. REVISED BUS ROUTES AND SCHEDULES Mose, Plastino,present. d Mose reviewed each route and the five objectives, as listed in his memo in 6/22 packet. Even with these changes, overcrowding will occur. 1. Council discussed concern regarding change in North Dodge route as Congregate Meals are served at St. Wenceslaus. 2. Neuhauser and Roberts agreed on need for traffic signals at Church/ t Dubuque. Mose will check to see if buses can operate on Davenport. 3. All Councilmembers agreed that Mose had done a great job on the project. 6 4. Mose called attention to the additional costs, $46,000 needed to MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1401NES 1074-1890 i Page 3 Informal Council June 25, 1979 operate. Alternatives to acquire funding are 1) increase of fare to 35C, 2) $69,000 to be received From State (This money was not budgeted.) Roberts thought that the money from the State should be put back in the replacement fund, and fares raised. Vevera & Balmer agreed to a raise to 35C. Neuhauser was concerned that the City would be penalized by lower State funding if fares were raised. 5. Berlin commented that the DOT will not accept the special census figures, will use 1980 census for operating assistance allocation. Balmer suggested consideration of the Area Transportation Study. 6. Staff will present funding projections, and figures on present status of funding for Council's discussion later. The news media will be publicizing the changes, and Council should receive public input from this. Base maps have been updated, new streets added. Mose would like to get started on the new maps. NORTHSIDE STREET LIGHTING Plastino present. 1890-2350 I. Mayor Vevera called attention to the memo in 6/22 packet from Police Chief Miller, noting his agreement. Berlin stated that it would help if 1) people were not on the streets late at night alone, and 2) if they would not leave bars with people they do not know. Neuhauser thought that the 'porch -lighting'. idea was interesting. 2. Plastino discussed the use of sodium vapor lights, & pay for unused depreciation of life of lights (16 yrs. is life estimate). 3. Berlin called attention to the vandalizing of the bollards in downtown area. Neuhauser thought that Park Road bridge, N. Dubuque, Melrose were over -lit. OTHER ISSUES - PUBLIC WORKS 2350-2430 1. Roberts called attention to the problem at the corner of Mormon Trek/Melrose, because of poor design of the street, cars are cutting over the curb. Plastino advised that fie had deleted the work order to correct this, because of limited funding. 2. Balmer stated that Council had given no direction to staff on the widening of North Grand, because of additional funding needed. Vitosh advised that interest income from bond proceeds, totaling $30,000, had been earmarked for• this project, to be constructed next summer. 3. Plastino disclosed problems with motorcycles going up on the sidewalk to bypass the barrier on Melrose Ct. 4. Berlin conunented that the State had installed arrows on the N. Dodge curve. GENERAL FUND BALANCE PROJECTIONS Vitosh present. 2430 -End 1. Vitosh called attention to her memo in 6/22 packet. The total amount of the University fire contract is not in the general fund, a portion is in Trust & Agency. Funds for Senior Center remodeling are for the third floor & the mezzanine. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 110INES E1 "If3 Page 4 2. 3 Vitosh pointed out that funding for renovation of the U Smash 'EDI Bldg. had been taken out of the '79 budget and reallocated to Revenue Sharing budgeted items. Neuhauser did not favor building the parking lot at this time. Balmer agreed. After discussion, Berlin stated that the majority of Councilmembers wanted to wait while before deciding on the issue, so Dietz will not make the presentation on July 2nd for addition to Chauncy Swan Parking lot. PUBLIC WORKS - MEMO ON CHIPSEAL, ETC. 1. Plastino's memo in 6/22 packet was noted. Berlin advised that the City received less Road Use Tax this year. 2. Balmer, Roberts & Neuhauser favored the chipseal program, with additional rolling -in of stone. The streets will have to be closed for additional time to accomplish this extra rolling. 3. Staff will go ahead with the list except for Dodge Street, Plastino will check with the State, firm up the costs, and see what the State will contribute to the funding. Roberts left the meeting, 4:40 PM. 4. There were no objections to Vitosh's suggestion that $100,000 from general fund balances be used for streets. She will have the actual general fund balance year-end figure in July. 5. Neuhauser asked what the daily balance in the checking account was. Vitosh replied that we usually have a negative balance. Meeting adjourned, 4:45 PM MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Informal Council June 25, 1979