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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-07-17 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JULY 17, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7/17/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic 1. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, ;se (7:33 P.M.), Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret (7:35 P.M.), Roberts, I. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Ryan, Berlin, Stolfus, Schmeiser, Scholten, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape Side 1, 842-2000. Mayor Vevera proclaimed Friday, July 20, 1979 as Space Day. deProsse arrived, 7:33 P.M. Stolfus requested two additions to the Consent Calendar. A public hearing on 8/28/79 on Eastern Iowa Cablevision's application for Broadband Telecommunications franchise, and a resolution setting public hearing for 7/31/79 for FY80 asphalt resurfacing project. Perret arrived, 7:35 P.M. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, 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., 6/26/79, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Committee on Community Needs -6/27/79; Civil Service Comm. -6/14/79; Senior Center Comm. - 0/28/79; Design Review Comm. -6/27/79; Planning and Zoning Comm.(inf)- 7/2/79; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -6/7/79 & 6/19/79; Planning and Zoning Comm. -7/5/79 & (sp) 7/9/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 57, as recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-298, p. 904, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 79-299, p. 905, APPROVING CLASS C BEER SUNDAY SALES FOR DON -JAY SERVICES, INC. dba 1ST AVENUE KERR-MCGEE, 2229 Muscatine Ave. RES. 79-300, p. 906, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 79-301, p. 907, APPROVING CLASS C BEER SUNDAY SALES FOR WILLIAM B. KRON JR. dba BILL'S I-80 D -X, Route 2, Highway 1 and I-80. RES. 79-302, p. 908, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE FIELD HOUSE, INC, dba THE FIELD HOUSE, 111 East College. RES. 79-303, p. 909, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE GREAT AMERICAN SALOON COMPANY dba MAXWELL'S, 121 East College. RES. 79-304, p..910, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR THE FIELD HOUSE, INC. dba THE FIELD HOUSE. RES. 79-305, p. 911, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR THE GREAT AMERICAN SALOON COMPANY dba MAXWELL'S. RES. 79-306, p. 912, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GEORGE'S BUFFET, INC., 312 Market St. RES. 79-307, p. 913, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR JOHNSON COUNTY POST 2581, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, 1012 Gilbert Ct. RES. 79-308, p. 914, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR JOHNSON COUNTY POST 5281, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS. RES. 79-309, p. 915, APPROVING J CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 79-310, p. 916, APPROVING CLASS C BEER SUNDAY SALES FOR HAWKEYE DAIRY STORE, INC. dba HAWKEYE DAIRY FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIDIIIES Council Activities July 17, 1979 Page 2 STORE, 701 E. Davenport St. RES. 79-311, pp. 917-918, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 79-312, p. 919, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 79-313, p. 920, APPROVING CLASS B SUNDAY SALES FOR THE HOUSE OF SUBMARINES, INC. dba THE HOUSE OF SUBMARINES, 12 South Dubuque St. Setting public hearings: Res. 79-314, Bk. 57, p. 912, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 7/31/79 FOR PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUNSET STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. RES. 79-315, Bk. 57, p. 922, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 7/31/79 ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR RIVER CORRIDOR SEWERS PROJECT. Setting a public hearing on 8/28/79 on Eastern Iowa Cablevision's application for a Broadband Telecommuni- cations franchise. RES. 79-316, Bk. 57, p. 923, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY80 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON 7/31/79. Correspondence referred to City Manager for reply: Mark Simmons concerning adult businesses. Letters regarding proposed route changes of the Iowa City transit system from Della Grizel, Mrs. W. M. Irvin, and Roberta Casko. Edward and Kathleen O'Brien regarding barrier constructed on Melrose Ct. Letter from Mr. and Mrs. F. X. Cretzmeyer expressing opposition to IDOT's proposal for Freeway 518. Mrs. Joseph Svatos concerning the proposed construction Of low cost housing by the City. Mrs. Frank Kuncl regarding refuse collection. Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding parking prohibition on Streb St. Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds approved: New Pioneer Food Coop to use Civic Center parking lot for a dance July 21, 1979; Mrs. Miriam Yoder of the Crowded Closet to place sale merchandise in front of their store at 940 Gilbert Court. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. j Mayor Vevera announced the public hearings as set. Recommendations from Planning and Zoning: Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON 8/14/79 ON THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.10.268.2 OF APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. ' I Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, TO SETA PUBLIC HEARING ON 8/14/79 ON THE PROPOSED CHANGE IN BUILDING ARRANGEMENT OF TY'N CAE TOWNHOUSE SITE PLAN. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Public hearing was held to receive comments regarding ordinance amending the tree regulations. No one appeared. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111ES Council Activities July 17, 1979 Page 3 City Manager Berlin commented on the proposal presented at the informal meeting 7/16/79, regarding 111750 Rochester," and advised Council that the presentation must be sent to Planning & Zoning for review. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to defer action until after it is reviewed. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Steve Cook, 218 W. Benton, advised that he was still working on legal papers regarding easement on his property. He called attention to vandalizing of Old Jet at the Airport and suggested fencing around the airplane. The City Manager was directed to investigate. Kevin Gleaves, 2 Riverside Ct., appeared regarding an investigation of public official and private citizen. deProsse will discuss the issue with him later. Mark Koenig, 625 Emerald St., appeared discussing Councilmembers' comments at the informal session regarding federal grant subsidy of transit, which he opposed, stating he favored a fare increase. Nancy Draper, 2216 California Ave., representing "A Better Cab Co.", stated that problems regarding their insurance and Affirmative Action employment practices had been resolved, and requested extension of their SEATS Overflow Program. She commented that Sophie Zukrowski and personnel from several other departments had been most helpful. Berlin stated that the present contract provides for extension of the contract and agreed that problems had been resolved. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to extend the SEATS Overflow Program until an amended contract can be brought back to the Council. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Public hearing was held on the plans and specifications for the South Gilbert Street Improvement Project, FAUS Project No. UST -M -4051(1)--8U-52. No one appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt Res. 79-317, Bk. 57, pp. 924-925, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE TAKEN FOR SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Vevera stated that the deferred public hearing on the Resolution of Necessity for 1979 Street Improvements (Tanglewood St. -Ventura Ave.) would continue. City Manager Berlin and City Engineer Dietz related data regarding percentage of objections; 3 of 11 owners objecting (Berg, Pieper, Jensen) -51/4% of value of assessment project. Six votes will be needed to adopt the Resolution of Necessity. Public hearing was closed. Berlin said that the staff had first proposed a reduction of Jensen's assessment to $6,370 but now recommended consideration of a $3,000 assessment subject to the City obtaining an easement as proposed. The City would pay the amount reduced. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt Res. 79-318, Bk. 57, pp. 926-927, AMENDING THE MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 11011IE5 Council Activities July 17, 1979 Page 4 RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY, AS PROPOSED BY STAFF (JENSEN ASSESSMENT REDUCED TO $3,000, SUBJECT TO CITY OBTAINING EASEMENT). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt the Resolution of Necessity, as amended. Resolution not adopted, 5/2, (needed 6 affirmative votes) with the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl. Nays: Robert, Vevera. Item 11 was not needed. Berlin stated that the street would be maintained in the same manner as other gravelled streets. Public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate for the Block 64 parking garage. Neuhauser questioned if the second ramp should be started, considering delays on first ramp and problems regarding the hotel. Berlin advised that the bidding dates would be held back. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt Res. 79-319, Bk. 57, pp. 928-929, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE FOR THE BLOCK 64 PARKING GARAGE AND DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Vevera announced the re -advertising of 5 vacancies on Boards and Commissions: 1) Committee on Comm. Needs for unexpired term ending 7/1/81; 2) Planning and Zoning Comm. term ending 5/1/81; 3) Bd. of i Appeals term ending 12/31/79; 4) United Action for Youth Bd. term ending )I v 5/30/80; 5) Resources Conservation Comm. term ending 1/1/82. Appointed to Parks and Recreation Bd. for an unexpired term ending 1/1/82 was i Rachel Robertson, 918 Iowa Avenue, by affirmative, unanimous vote. 7 Neuhauser reported that she had received a phone call from a lady distressed because a bus would not be running on "F" Street under the proposed transit route changes. Berlin stated that a bus would run on the street. i Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt Res. 79-320, Bk. 57, pp. 930-931, AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE 1979 BDI SECOND ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION FUND. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. { Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt Res. 79-321, Bk. 57, pp. 932-934, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF BUS ADVERTISING CONTRACT, with ADS Advertising. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt Res. 79-322, Bk. 57, pp. 935-936, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS. Motion carried, 4/3, Erdahl, Neuhauser, and Vevera voting no. Each Councilmember commented on the reasons for Jhis/her vote. Kevin Gleaves commented on the voting. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES M01?IES Council Activities July 17, 1979 Page 5 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt Res. 79-323, Bk. 57, pp. 937-940, APPROVING 3RD AMENDMENT FOR ENGINEERING AGREEMENT FOR CORRIDOR SEWER PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt Res. 79-324, Bk. 57, pp. 941-942, RESCHEDULING BID OPENING FOR RIVER CORRIDOR SEWER PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt Res. 79-325, Bk. 57, p. 943, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CITY STREETSCAPE PHASE II -A PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt Res. 79-326, Bk. 57, pp. 944-945, APPROVING OVERWIDTH PAVING AGREEMENT FOR MOUNT PROSPECT, PART IV. Res. adopted, 6/1, with following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Nays: Perret. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt Res. 79-327, Bk. 57, p. 946, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A LOW -RENT HOUSING PROGRAM. Res. adopted, 4/3, with following division of vote: Ayes: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt Res. 79-328, Bk. 57, p. 947, APPROVING APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY LOAN FOR LOW -RENT PUBLIC HOUSING. Res. adopted, 4/3, with following division of vote: Ayes: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Housing Commr. Diane Klaus pointed out that a majority of Commissioners approved of the application and asked for Council's approval i Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt Res. 79-329, Bk. 57, pp. 948-951, RESOLUTION OF COOPERATION. Res. adopted, 4/3, with following division of vote: Ayes: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to set a public hearing on 8/14/79 on the construction of a Public Housing Program. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. r Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt Res. 79-330, Bk. 57, p. 952, AMENDING SALARY, COMPENSATION, AND CHANGING POSITION TITLE FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL AND PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS POSITION CHANGES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt Res. 79-331, Bk. 57, p. 953, ACCEPTING LOW BID FOR THE PROVISION OF CRUSHED STONE FOR CDBG NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES !IOInES Council Activities July 17, 1979 Page 6 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt Res. 79-332, Bk. 57, p. 954, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER FOR THE PROVISION OF CRUSHED STONE FOR CDBG NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt Res. 79-333, Bk. 57, p. 955, REVOKING THE DESIGNATION OF THE DEY BUILDING CORPORATION AS THE PREFERRED DEVELOPER OF DISPOSITION PARCEL 64. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Berlin stated that the deposit will be returned to the developer. Moved by Balmer, seconded Neuhauser, to give first consideration and vote for passage an ordinance providing for non-refundable deposits and financing fees for the issuance of industrial revenue bonds by the City of Iowa City, Iowa. Perret questioned if anyone objected to suspending the rules and giving all three readings at this time. Balmer and Neuhauser withdrew their motion. Moved by Perret, 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 79-2961, Bk. 15, pp. 90-91, PROVIDING FOR NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS AND FINANCING FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Motion for suspension carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. i Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23-1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY BY DEFINING PARKING; AMENDING SECTION 23-235 TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON THE PARKING AND ON THE DRIVEWAYS BETWEEN THE STREET AND THE SIDEWALK; AND AMENDING SECTION 23- 166 TO PROHIBIT LEFT TURNS IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC EVEN WHEN NOT MADE AT AN INTERSECTION, be considered and given the first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council it 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 79-2962, Bk. 15, pp. 92-93, AMENDING SECTION 17-6(d) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY CEILING HEIGHT TO EXEMPT DWELLINGS WHICH WERE CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO 1919 FROM THIS PROVISION, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES n01t1E5 Council Activities q July 17, 1979 n Page 7 I Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn the meeting, 8:50 1 d P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. � I `I ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR IL ' ABBIE STOLFUS, CI'Y CLERK 1 ' i i J; 1 ` i i I ! I f i �` II + j IIICROFILMEO BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES J r-1 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 25, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: June 25, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: deProsse, Erdahl, Perret. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 79-19, Side 1, 134 -End. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy, Schmeiser 134-210 Hy -Vee, South of Bypass Hy -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. Hy -Vee; North Dodge A perms or driinge construction in the right-of-way will be submitted to DOT. . '1750 Rochester' P&Z Commission r will be available at the 7/2/79 meeting for discussion. AGENDA COUNCIL BUSINESS Atty. Hayek present. 210-510 1. Roberts 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, delivery of materials for construction, possibility of accidents is greater, and it is a'bus route. He will check on possibility of.placing of a postin-between the posts already installed. 2. Balmer 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 provisionsrechange 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 fee for '80 to $5.10. Council discussed the recycling program. & will discuss whether or not to continue after Plastino reports on whether or not the amount of paper being set out is increasing. 6. The poor performance by the street sweepers was discussed. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CF.DAP RA PI OS•III` ', 'IOIII[ s Info mal Page 2 Juner25, 1979ci1 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. 1074-1890 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/ Dubuque. Mase will check to see if buses can operate on Davenport. 3. All Councilmembers agreed that Mose had done a great job on the project. 4. Mose called attention to the additional costs, $46,000 needed to MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP[ M- DE's NDtnFS Page 3 Informal Council June 25, 1979 operate. Alternatives to acquire funding are 1) increase of fare to 352, 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 352. 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 1. 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 he 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 commented 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 CCOAR RAPInS•Or.S r1010ES Informal Council Page 4 June 25, 1979 2. Vitosh pointed out that funding for renovation of the U Smash 'Em Bldg. had been taken out of the '79 budget and reallocated to Revenue Sharing budgeted items. 3. 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 i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 'IOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 6/26/79 The cost of publishing the following pro- ceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ 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. 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 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CFnAP RAPIOS•OF: 'IOIIIFS Official Actions FINAL PLAT (BOYRUM SUBDIVISION) OF HY-VEE FOOD June 26, 1979 STORES, INC. S-7914. Motion carried unanimously, Page 2 5/0. Planning and Zoning Commr. 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 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 Wood - field's. They included Marilyn Turner representing i black students; Ben Bates; Atty. Jane Eikleberry also representing Women's Business Owners Assn. of Iowa City; Robert Martin; Ted Wells, student; Rev. Tom Mikelson; Rabbi Jeff Portman, reading statement from a group of campus ministers; David Loney; Atty. Robert Downer, Pres. & speaking for the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce, and the Downtown Associa- tion; Colleen Jones; Donn Stanley, Pres. Student Senate; Jane Vander for Nat. Organization of Women; Bruce Bennett; Atty. Clara Oleson. 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 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. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPins•OCs 'IOIOES Official Actions June 26, 1979 Page 3 Steve Cook 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Erdahl absent. 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 applica- tion 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. 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. OYER 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 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DfS 'IOIRES Official Actions June 26, 1979 Page 4 SENIOR CENTER FUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Erdahl absent. 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/O. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/ROBERT A. VEV/ERA, MAYOR s/ BRIE ST O FUS, ITY CL� °bitted, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•Df.S MOIRES Wo 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 r IDA 11 RAP IDS. DC; 'ID I:1[.S Council Activities June 26, 1979 Page 2 1ISIONS FOR COMMON SIGNAGE, be considered and given first vote for ;age. Motion to consider carried unanimously, 5/0. Affirmative roll vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Erdahl Int. Several persons appeared to discuss procedure regarding alleged riminatory conduct by Woodfield's. They included Marilyn Turner, Melrose, representing black students; Ben Bates, 232 S. Summit; 1. Jane Eikleberry, 315 Ellis, also representing Women's Business rs Assn. of Iowa City; Robert Martin, 625 Emerald; Ted Wells, ent; Rev. Tom Mikelson, 1244 E. College; Rabbi Jeff Portman, reading ement from a group of campus ministers; David Loney, 200 S. Summit; . Robert Downer, Pres. & speaking for the Iowa City Chamber of erce, and the Downtown Association; Colleen Jones, 1816 Esther Ct.; Stanley 511 S. Johnson, Pres. Student Senate; Jane Vander, 926 ch, for Nat. Organization of Women; Bruce Bennett, 2301 Friendship; . 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 CFDA R RAP IDS. DFt 1101:1CS Erdahl Council Activities June 26, 1979 Page 3 Neuhauser related concern regarding the use of Penta, a toxic ance, for treating playground equipment in City Plaza. Berlin will into the substance. Neuhauser notified the Council she had been cted the non-payment of dues to the National League of Cities. n said a letter had been sent explaining that the payment will be after the start of the FY80 budget year, July 1st. ferret stated he generally agreed with the transit changes that )eing discussed, but that he was not in favor of the rate increase. mnended Dir. Showalter on the improvements in Brookland Park. :ity Manager Berlin explained that due to an oversight by Hy -Vee stores, the Iowa Department of Transportation had not given their Pal to do grading and to build drainage structures within the State of -way. Balmer moved, and Neuhauser seconded, to approve the application to I.D.O.T. for permission for Hy -Vee to build the State road right-of-way. Motion carried, 5/0, deProsse and absent. City Manager Berlin reported that an application had been received from KX1C/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. �;7-- . MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CCDAIP. RAPIDS -DES 'IOINCs r"1 Council Activities June 26, 1979 Page 4 Moved by Perret PP. 887-889, PERMITTINGseconded THEFINANRoberts, adopt 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. MEW A. VEVE A, MAYWR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES nOlneS