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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-09-25 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES September 25, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 9/25/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret (7:35 P.M.), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Schmeiser, Hayek, Jones, VitDsh, Stolfus, Harr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 79-24, Side 1, 2100 -End, & Tape 79-26, Side 1, 1-175. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as presented. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm. -9/5/79; Human Rights Comm. -6/25/79, 7/5/79, 7/9/79, 7/11/79, 7/18/79; Parks & Rec. Comm. -8/29/79; Housing Appeals Bd.-8/9/79; Planning & Zoning -9/4/79, 9/13/79, 9/17/79. Motions: To approve disbursements in amount of of $1,642,138.32 for July, 1979, recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Correspondence: letter from Della Grizel re Seventh Avenue bus route referred to the City Manager for reply. Memos from Traffic Engr. re yield sign installations at Bloomington Street/Lucas Street; loading zone on 300 block of Iowa Avenue; yield signs at Bloomington Street/Capitol Street, noted. Letter from Housing Appeals Ed. re clarification of Chapter 9.30.4.1.2. (g) by Town and Campus Apartments, referred to City Manager for reply. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Regarding consideration of an ordinance approving the final PAD plan of Court Hill -Scott Boulevard VII, City Manager Berlin requested direction from the i Council re problems with site for storm water detention basin. He pointed out the possibility that future maintenance could be the responsibility of the City. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to defer consideration of the ordinance one week. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ESTABLISHING SECTION 8.10.35.11.B.7, Sign Regulations, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried unanimously, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. • I Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-459, Bk. 59, p. 1231, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MACBRIDE ADDITION, PARTS 3 AND 4. Affirmative ' roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. �I Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to forward to the Coralville City Council a recommendation re the preliminary and final plat of Dave's First Subdivision, to approve subject to the 6 contingencies listed by staff and P & Z Comm. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 140111ES Council Activities September 25, 1979 Page 2 Karla Davis, 816 Bloomington, appeared for Mod Pod, requesting improvement in review process for plans for new buildings, and outlining problem with placement of their electrical panel. Electrical Board Chairman Jim Hynes discussed the appeal and stated that the Board had found in favor of the electrical inspector. Additional information may be filed for further consideration by the Appeal Board. Dr. Eckstein questioned if Council had directed staff to not pursue use of vacated William White Blvd. for public housing sites. Mayor Vevera stated that although no formal action can be taken in informal session, there was no interest by Council to use the sites for public housing. Berlin advised that the staff had been instructed to not proceed until direction was given from Council. Public hearing was held to receive citizen comments regarding proposed amendments to the FY80 Budget. There were no interested citizens present to speak for or against the amendments. Public hearing was held on the proposed 1979 Melrose Sanitary Sewer Extension Assessment Project and for the Resolution of Necessity for Said Project. Atty. Dan Boyle, appeared for the property owners who had petitioned for the project, but were objecting to installation of a 4th man -hole being proposed, and the replacement of the sidewalk. He related previous actions taken by the City, and suggested that the City had some responsibility for paying some of the costs. Berlin suggested that because of the issues raised, the legal department should prepare a report for Council. This will be discussed by Council at their informal session on October 8th. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that Council action on said Resolution of Necessity, all objections made or filed thereto, and all other matters related or incidental thereto be and are hereby deferred and continued to a meeting of this Council, J to be held on the 9th day of October, 1979, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., at this place; that this Council retains jurisdiction of said Resolution of Necessity, objections thereto, and other related matters for consideration and action thereon at said adjourned meeting. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. i Mayor Vevera announced one vacancy on the Board of Electrical Examiners for a four year term, appointment to be made 10/30/79. i Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to accept the recommendation of the j Iowa City School District in appointing Dorsey Phelps as their representative on the Parks and Recreation Comm. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Michael Singer, 525 Iowa Avenue and Dr. James Sheperd, 520 Bowery, to the Resources Conservation Comm. to fill two vacancies expiring January 1, 1982. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Appointments to United Action for Youth for one term expiring June 30, I 1979, and the Board of Appeals for one term expiring December 30, 1979, will be re -advertised. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to re -appoint Milo Pecina, 731 Dearborn, to fill a two-year term expiring July 1, 1981; to appoint Martha fBarker, 299 Bon Aire; Margaret Bonney, 1021 Wylde Green Rd.; and Kenneth Haldeman, 221 S. Lucas, to full year terms expiring 1/l/83. J MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 110111ES Council Activities September 25, 1979 Page 3 Roberts reported on a complaint re the lights being left on all day in the City Plaza. Berlin stated that something was wrong with the system and it would be repaired. Perret questioned delaying the start of the informal session next Monday to allow for the four Councilmembers running for re-election to attend a special AARP meeting. Council felt the responsibility for a meeting change should be AARP s. P. Moved NAMING DONALD KAUL AN secondedby deProsse, MEMBERoOFdTHE PLANNING AND Bk. ZONING COMMISSION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt a resolution authorizing execution of amendment to contract for Urban Renewal legal services, by changing the salary of Atty. Jansen. After discussion, City Atty. Hayek asked the item be removed from the agenda. Councilmembers Neuhauser and Balmer withdrew their motion. d by er, seconded P. 1233,eAMENDING uTHE SCLASSIFICATION PLANrFOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL BY ADDING9A FULL-TIME POSITION, of graphics technician. Resolution adopted, 4/3, with the j following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, deProsse. Nays: i Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to defer action on a resolution i authorizing an agreement between the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Library Board of Trustees and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local #183, AFL-CIO, to be effective July 1, 1980 through June 30, 1982. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-462, Bk. 59, Pp. 1234-1235, FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MULTI-PURPOSE SENIOR CENTER FUND FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF GIFTS AND MEMORIALS TO THE MULTI-PURPOSE SENIOR CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to defer action on a resolution ! awarding contract for Ramp B, Block 64, downtown parking facility. carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion ! ) Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-463, Bk. 5, PHASE 2 9 9 , P. 1236AC , CEPTING SERVICE BUILDING MODULAR ROOF REPAIR PROJECT ! CONSTRUCTED D. C. TAYLOR COMPANY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. Affirmative roll 1 call vote unanini mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. I Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-464, Bk. 59, pp. 1237-1238, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWERS IN VILLAGE GREEN PART 10 AS INSTALLED ! BY WEBER BROTHERS, MECHANICSVILLE, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, i 7/0, all Councilmembers present. IMoved ordinances us8seconded b must considered and voteduonufor passage at two eC uncilrmeetings 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 79-2973, I Bk. 15, pp. 131-132, REPEALING 5-24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140IRES E : Council Activities September 25, 1979 Page 4 IOWA CITY WHICH PROHIBITED A PERSON TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN MORE THAN ONE CLASS OF BEER PERMIT, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn the meeting, 8:40 P.M. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140 RIES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 10, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: September 10, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, deProsse, Vevera, Perret, Erdahl. Absent: None. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel 79-23, Side 1, 1471 -End & Reel 79-25, Side 1, 1-1717. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Boothroy, Schmeiser present. 1471-2130 Court Hill -Scott Boulevard Part VII Developers Glasgow & Hershberger present. Boothroy presented an alternative street plan. Glasgow objected to its cost, $30,000 extra. After discussion, Neuhauser suggested that the Council approve the plat before them, and the developer present an agreement to develop both northern parcels together, with access to West Branch Road or Tulane. There were no objections from Councilmembers. First consideration of the ordinance will be given 9/11. Memo in packet of 9/7 noted. Amendment to PAD Ord. for T 'n Cae Staff memo n.9 pac et note , re amendment to Ordinance establishing design standards for cul-de-sac, so that the outside radius could be larger. Ord. will distributed next week. Amendment to Code re Master Electrician's License Atty. Mullins, representing Sachs E ectr c o. Procter & Gamble project, requested deletion of the requirement that a person needed to hold a Journeyman's license for a period of one year in Iowa City in order to apply to take the test for a master's license. i—CTfy`-(iUy—..Hayek advised that this provision was unconstitutional and unenforceable, and recom- mended deletion of this requirement from the Ordinance. Staff will be presenting new testing procedure and schedules later, as outlined by Electrical Board Chairman Jim Hynes, & Dir. Kucharzak. Mayor Vevera noted that there were no Council objections to the deletion from the Ord. at the meeting of the llth, notice of consideration to be posted. The Board will schedule an exam for Sachs Electric as soon as possible. DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Hotel & Parking Ramp Consultants ZucFe7i & Glaves present. Vitosh & Plastino present. Zuchelli presented the status of the parking ramp in Block 64, and an update and prospects for the rebidding of the hotel site. He stated that it was in sound public interest to immediately build the second parking garage. A series of other developments are already depending on the use of the garage, and its feasibility is not dependent on the hotel. To delay construction would cost approximately $25,000 per month to the City. Number of spaces available and timing for opening of a portion of the ramp were discussed. (use of Clinton St. entrance also as an exit). Robert Sierk, representing the Chamber of Commerce Redevelopment Comm. noted their concern in closing Penney's lot until the ramp is ready, during the holiday buying season. Tom Wegman & Roxie Haldeman agreed. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -0[s FlOIHCs 2130 -End Tape 79-25 Side 1, 1-877 Page 2 Informal Council September 10, 1979 Staff suggested going ahead and taking the bids, and putting out an addendum regarding date for take-down, as more information will be available at that time concerning the construction on the first ramp. Zuchelli and Council agreed. Long-term parking in Mall Ramp will depend on demand for short-term parking. Zuchelli stated that the draft of the prospectus for the hotel would be ready by the end of Sept., bids taken by Dec. 7th, and Dec. 21st could be Council's selection date. He discussed the options given to the developer with tax-exempt financing, and outlined procedure to use to prevent 'windfall' for a developer. Council supported the alternative of use of tax-exempt revenue bonds. Letter from Chamber of Commerce distributed. AGENDA Kraft, Mose, present. 877-1123 —T7 Report from Kraft on status of Neighborhood Projects to be sent to Chairman Swisher, Committee on Community Needs. All Block Grant programs will have a monthly report. There are some problems with special assessment projects for sidewalks. 2. Postcards will be available on the buses for citizen comments. Muse explained costs for buses and air-conditioning. Energy savings infor- mation will be presented later. Evaluation of changes made will be made later. Iowa City has an extended peak use of transit. Councilman Balmer left the meeting, 4:30 PM. 3. City Clerk pointed out a correction to the Council minutes of August 28, 1979, minutes of special P&Z meeting of 8/6/79 to be added to Consent Calendar, and the agenda item 3.b.3 corrected to read, 'Housing Board of Appeal', and addition of item 3.c.7, Resolution to issue Cigarette Permits. 5.._City _Mgr. called attention to a memo from Sr. Housing Inspector Steinbach on proposed polity to grant exemptions to storm window/door requirement for the Housing Code, as distributed. 6. City Mgr. questioned if anyone favored opening Melrose Court on the football week -ends. 7. A corrected page 4 for the Melrose Ave. Sewer project was distributed. SMALL CITIES GRANT -RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT 1123-1717 ra t, c menser, Flaherty present. Kraft discussed alternatives re housing in the project. He pointed out need for access to Harrison St. After discussion, Kraft was directed to draft a policy which spells out the options that can be used by the area residents. APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION There were no objections to the appointment of David Lundquist. Meeting adjourned, 5:15 PM MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 'IOInES COUNCIL INFORMAL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 24, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: September 24, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera, Roberts, deProsse. Absent: Erdahl. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus. Others present for certain discussions as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel P79-25, Side 1, 1720 -End, & Side 2, 1-900. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. Court Hill -Scott Blvd. VII Legal papers need to besubmitted, will e ria y for next week, Daves First Subdivision P&Z noted several contingencies. Council will need to —ma -Fe a recommendation to Coralville. Council discussed access to the one lot. No dedication for future right-of-way has been given. The City will not have any jurisdiction until the area is annexed. Dale Sanderson was present representing Woods. P&7. will accept the drainage of storm water to the river. Council can approve subject to specific contingencies. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS I. Balmer noted that the minutes of the Human Relations Commission were worthless when submitted so late. 2. Balmer commented that the memo from the City Mgr, on Housing Code Enforcement and the letter from Iva Hillman raise several good Points. Roberts noted the problem at 614 E. Jefferson re smoke detector. 3. Berlin advised that the Item N16, Res. of Agreement with City & Library was incorrect, and asked deferral of the item. 4. Berlin called attention to the memo from Plastino, asking for deferral of the award of bid for a week on the Block 64 Parking Facility. 5. City Manager Berlin called attention to the request from the Housing Appeals Board for an interpretation. He noted that the first sentence in the Code says that the Housing Appeals Board interprets the Code. They could recommend a change in the ordinance. Bob Johnson, Mgr., Town & Campus Apts. appeared re storm windows. It was suggested that the Resources Conser- vation Comm. work with Tinklenberg's information & work with the Appeals Board. 6. Mayor Vevera asked if there was any interest in becoming a sister City to Cazon City, Phillipines. He had advised them that he did not want to incur any expense that taxpayers would pay. 7. Vevera pointed out that a yield sign had been put up for traffic at Lucas/Bloomington intersection, Sept. 14th. There have been 8 accidents there in 1979. A majority of Councilmembers thought that a stop sign should be installed, with signs stopping traffic on Lucas. Berlin advised that he would so notify the Traffic Engr. 8. Perret questioned when the questionnaires would be available for comments on the bus system. The maps are out. Berlin will check. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIIIES 1720-1800 1800-2230 Page 2 Informal Council Sept. 24, 1979 9. deProsse requested that discussion of the Ralston Creek watershed plan be scheduled for informal discussion soon. 10. Council discussed results'of installation of fence at Melrose Ct. barrier for Wright. Balmer called attention to Plastino's memo re motorcycles. No one favored allowing them access. "U"N- PUBLIC HOUSING SITES Seydel, Kucharzak 5FTin a vlsed that t e pub is Baring had been postponed, and called attention to the memo distributed by Seydel. He advised that the Council would not be making any decisions today. Seydel discussed sites for public housing listed in the memo, privately owned parcels and city owned sites, analyzed each site and made a recommendation. William White Blvd. sites were discussed, with Dr. Eckstein present. Berlin stated that it seemed to be the consensus of the Council to not proceed any further with these three sites. The possibility of selling city -owned sites to adjoining property owners was discussed. Council agreed that vacated Virginia St. should be appraised and sold to adjacent property owners, retaining an easement. Mike Rittenmeyer appeared re Site D on vacated F. St. Council - members will view the site. Staff to proceed with appraisal. This property was previously offered to adjacent property owners. Resident of 436 Grant Court appeared regarding designation in Ralston Creek plan. Berlin will check further. He noted that it would be impossible to comply with the requirements in HUD letter. Appraisal will be obtained for possible sale. Seydel advised that 5th Ave. North of F St. had not been vacated, and there had been no input from the neighbors to his letter. There were no objections to his submitting the site to HUD. HOUSING REHAB UPDATE Kucharzak, Steinbach, Siders It was pointe out that if there was an item on the informal agenda, Council wanted some written material available to them beforehand. Kucharzak reviewed progress of the project, and discussed the recommendations from the Committee on Community Needs. Because of limited funds, he would like to consider only applications from the elderly. The present status of the program and workload were outlined. The use of the Federal '312' program was explained. The multi -family Summit St. Cooperative loan was discussed, also for the rental -occupied Iowa Ave. Apts. Requirement of HUD agreement for rental regulatory agreements was noted. Neuhauser commented that cities have found the 1312' program the best, and economical, program, and do not want Fed. funding cut. Kucharzak requested that the Rehab Advisory Committee be reactivated. As Council has not voted this committee out, they could start meeting again. PRELIMINARYPLAT FOR BOAT RAMP Kraft, Milkman, Comm. Gilpin & Howard. Riverfront Comm. has discussed agreement with Airport Comm. & will have it soon. Access to the river is angled, site is across from the old red -brick hangar on Highway 218 South. Parking for 20 cars & trailers, cost $30,000 for project. Liability would be assumed by the City, as it is their project, Berlin stated. Consensus of the Council was to proceed. NTMENT TO unamimuus uecision zo appoint Micha Bonney & Haldeman to CCN, unanimous I';;=-- -COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NE nger-RCC. Pecina, Bar er, Meeting adjourned 3:50 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MONIES 2230-Eiid Side 2, 1-470 470-810