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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-10-23 Council minutes0 1 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 23, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/23/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Staffinembers present: Helling, Hayek, Schmeiser, Chiat, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-Wollensak on Tape 79-26, Side 1, 130-376. Day. Mayor Vevera proclaimed Wednesday, October 24th as United Nation's Moved by Perret, 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., 10/9/79, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm. -10/3/79; P & Z Comm. -10/4/79 & 10/11/79; Bd. of Electrical Examiners -8/28/79, 9/14/79, 9/19/79 & 10/3/79; Airport Comm. -10/11/79; Human Rights Comm. -9/24/79. `J Motions: To approve disbursements in amount of $2,179,467.69 for September, 1979, recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Resolutions, Book 59: RES. 79-501, p. 1303, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN KINGDOM SUBDIVISION. RES. 79-502, pp. 1304- 1305, ACCEPTING FY80 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, BY L. L. PELLING j CO. RES. 79-503, pp. 1306-1307, ACCEPTING THE BOYRUM STREET iCONNECTION WITH HIGHWAY 6 BYPASS. Applications for the use of streets and g i public rounds: Application from Lynn Sigler for poetry reading in Blackhawk iMinipark on October 20, 1979, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held re the amended final PAD Plan of Ty'n Cae, Parts 1 and 2. No one appeared. Joe Grant, Riverside, appeared calling attention to problems workers had with payment for overtime work for the Hastings Co., who had the contract for work on Gov. Lucas Square, and requested Council look into adding provisions in contracts to protect the workers. Information has F been given to the Revenue Dept. on this complaint. Mayor Vevera advised I` that the City Attorney would look into what Council can do and will report J back. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB iCEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140 RIES Council Activities October 23, 1979 1 Page 2 Linda Manuel, 212h S. Clinton, appeared regarding the problem of transportation of nuclear waste, and reported on the State hearing. She requested Council consider adoption of a resolution supporting IPIRG proposal to establish a permit system which would not apply to transpor- tation of medical or defense materials, but just waste; in an attempt to influence IDOT & DEQ. Manuel was requested to provide a proposed resolution for Council's study, to be distributed with 10/26 packet. Mayor Vevera announced three vacancies on the Riverfront Comm. for three year terms expiring 12/1/82, agenda previously corrected to read that appointments will be made on December 4. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to appoint Nina Hamilton, 1173 East Court Street, to an unexpired term on the United Action for Youth Bd., term expiring June 30, 1980. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Vacancies on the Bd. of Adjustment and the Bd. of Appeals will be re - advertised. Council discussed requirement in Housing Code which required a light switch by the door. Staff to report on number of violations in this area. Concerning porch railings, it was suggested that 36" height for first floor installation was appropriate for existing construction. There were no objections. Helling was requested to convey to Kucharzak that Council would like the Housing Inspectors to tell them if there are any other regulations which should be changed. Acting City Mgr. Helling stated that the letter waiving the time limit for the R. H. Davis Subd. had been received, so consideration of denial was not to be added to the agenda. City Atty. Hayek called attention to ruling by Dist. Court re Oakes Meadow Addn., sustaining the City's position that Council had the authority to refuse the subdivision because of insufficient access proposed. It also dealt with the division of property in three or more parts without filing a subdivision plat, advising that even though the process had taken place over a period of several years, Council could require the filing of a subdivision plat. Regarding the material on the second Amerex lawsuit, Hayek presented the brief as filed, with a chronology, so that Council would get an idea of the work that goes into a case. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-504, Bk. 59, p. 1308, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH METRO PAVERS, INC. TO EXTEND THE AWARD DATE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-505, Bk. 59, p. 1309, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS - SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT to Streb Construction Co., Inc. for $85,394.40. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Council Activities t October 23, 1979 Page 3 i Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-506, Bk. 59, i P. 1310, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPRATMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE TRANSIT CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FOR FY80. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. i Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn the meeting 8:35 P. M. ously, 7/O, Motion carried unanim r ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, C Y CLERK re MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 8, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 8, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others ,resent for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel N79-27, Side 1, 1-1030. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Schmeiser present. 1-50 Schmeiser called attention to the agreement with Strub to permit construction of a facade on old Roshek's Bldg. which will overhang sidewalk on Clinton for 3', noting that they will not be permitted to put a sign on it. Staff will check with legal re insurance. AGENDA -COUNCIL BUSINESS 50-330 . Balmer ca -e attention to the letter from Darling -Bender re enforcement of housing code. Berlin advised that a tour is tentatively scheduled for next Monday. Afterward, if Council wishes, the Code could be amended. The situation re house at 912,E. Davenport has been referred to Legal for guidance on how to proceed. 2., Regarding the, Neighborhood Site Improvements, Sidewalk Repair Program, staff will report on rationale used in priority list for; repair. Council.had received calls from D..Grizel. 3. There were no objections to giving three readings to tFie Ord. Dedicating a portion of Clinton St. 4. Dir. of Human Relations Dept., Pat Brown discussed the work being accomplished and procedures being developed in her department, which will necessitate the hiring of additional 3/4 time employee, for the remainder of FY80. There have been an unusual amount of vacancies'for the last two months to add to the workload. An operations manual, rules & regulations,is being developed for supervisors and employees. City Mgr. Berlin stated that he favored the additional employee, currently, but not for a permanent position. Council agreed for a position for FY80, but will re- assess this position at budget time. 5. Riverfront Comm. Chrp. Gilpin was present for discussion of the memo of understanding with the Airport Commission for construction of a boat ramp at Sturgis Ferry Park. Airport Commissioner Saueglirg reported that he did not see any problems with the memo. Council - members had no questions. 6. Distribution of employees on refuse pickup was discussed. Maintenance Worker I is beginning of the classification. 7. Neuhauser stated that she would be attending the Steering Comm. meet- ing of the Nat. League of Cities on Fri. & would miss the informal session with Zuchelli, who will discuss the prospectus for the hotel. ELECTRICAL BOARD 330-521 City Mgr. Berlin advised that because of recent news stories, he would like to bring Council up-to-date on the situation. Chrp. Hynes has made serious charges about the staff, only one specific charge MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MIRES Page 2 Informal Council mentioned was regarding denial to Hynes of an electrical permit October 8, 1979 for the Old Capitol House until the issue of conflict of interest was settled. Siders, as the responsible division head, has requested he be a part of any phone calls from the Appeal Board members. Hynes has been asked to put his complaints in writing to clarify the issues. Council agreed that the Staff should meet with the Board, to discuss the problems and possible changes in operating procedure, and Councilmembers Balmer and Erdahl will attend this meeting to observe. MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION Plastino, Gannon present. 521-660 the memo fromeAttySeRyanCand reviewedaers ethe memonon fromaEngr.aDietz.onto Johnson County has told Noser & Chamhers that they had to hook into city sewers. Gannon outlined on the blackboard, the positions of the manholes and gave reasons for placement. If property owners give a 15' easement, the sidewalk can be installed on this private property, to save redoing the sidewalk, saving $4200. The owners have agreed to give the ease- ments. Staff does not recommend a private sewer line along another private property to save installation of a manhole. The City is paying for 101 f no the costsforvmanhole.#2. This eproject ewill nbetdeferredtfromctheo the Ciy pikingagenda, as redoing of the plans will delay the project until next spring. EXECUTIVE SESSION 2:45 P.M. Conference Room, as posted. Taped on Reel H15, Side 1, 698- 912. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts to adjourn to executive session as stated in Sec. 6.1.c/litigation and Sec. 9.3,/collective bargaining negotiation/strategy. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Staff present: Berlin, Stolfus, Brown, Helling, Ryan. Staff presented strategy for negotiation with the Fire Dept. and in the McLaughlin lawsuit. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser to adjourn to informal session, 3:10 PM, motion carried unanimously, 7/0. SPRUCE STREET STORM SEWER Plastino, Schmadeke present Two rest ents rom t e area were present. Memo with alternatives, noted. 660-1030 Three homes have flooded back yards. Schmadeke explained alternatives. Roberts suggested ;deepening the ditch (on railroad property), instead of installing pipe. Councilmembers would like to view the area before they decide, so this item will be added to the tour. Material re bus route on Denbigh Drive was distributed. Meeting adjourned, 3:50 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DE', IfJRiEs MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 10/9/79 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings 8 claims is S Cumulative cost for said publication is Iowa City Council, reg. mtg."10/9/79, 7:35 P.M., at the Civic Center; Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Moved by ,Balmer, seconded,by Neuhauser, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent' Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted, as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg. 1, 9/25/79, subject to correction, as,recommended by City Clerk. Minutes.;of Boards and Commissions: 8d. of Adjustment -9/27/79;. Planning 3 Zoning Comm. -9/21/79; Housing Appeals Bd.-9/13/79; Civil Service, Cow. -9/17/79. Permit Resolutions,' Book 59, as recommended by' City ,Clerk: ,RES. 79-482, p. 1265, APPROVING CLASS,,C BEER -PERMIT ANDAES. 179-483,' p. .. 1266, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR INLAND TRANSPORT CO.,.dba KIRKWOOD 76, 300 :Kirkwood Ave. '. Motion: To approve disbursements in amount of $1,961,087.73 for August, 1979, recommended by the Finance.Director, subject to audit." " , Correspondence: " Notice of claim from Atty. Pat White re Woodfield's and Harry Amrbose's 'claim against City; noted. Letter from Iowa Beer.and Liquor Dept. re suspension of :liquor .license Jor';Sgt.,Pepper Corp., noted. Letter; from Della Grizel re Seventh ,Ave. bus; referred to.;City'Manager for reply. Letter from..Jemes Surratt, Fuller Brush Co., ire solicitors license, .,referred to 'City Manager f6iiieply."'Darli6g-Bender letter re _ City„Code covering handrail,s,-referred to City } Manager, fo'r,' rep]y. r BEST Applications for use of streets and DOCUMENT' I ;+ ,Public grounder . Multiple Sclerosis Society to AVAILABLE;' have MS Marathon on.,10/4/,79;,approved. iWest High School for H`omecominy Parade on 10/4/79, approved ' Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret,I seconded,by IdeProsse, that ORDINANCE 79-2975, Bk. 15, pp. 135-136, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ESTABLISHING SECTION MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CHAP RAPIDS -OC`, 1f0111FS Council Activities 8.10.35.11.8.7, re two (2) facia signs on corner October 9, 1979 lots in CBS zone, be passed and adopted, Page 2 Affirmative roll .call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Brad Meyers, 840 Haggard, appeared re changes to bus routes, & requested a commission be formed to direct Transit.. He commended the Police Dept. for their quick response to accident calls. LaMar Morris, 3014 Friendship, stated that Iowa City had the best bus system in the State, & requested citizen support for it. Judy Strauss, 1129 Denbigh Drive, called attention to letter and material presented regarding but use in their area, and commented on letter from Mose. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse that the letter and attached materials be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. City Mgr. Berlin stated that after'all citizen input had been received, possibly early November,. Councilwould be scheduled to discuss modifications to the routes. Helen Brom, 1409 Melrose Court, presented a letter of appreciation from 196 citizens, for the closing of Melrose Court, ,noting resulting benefits. Moved; by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, that the petition be received and filed. Motion carried'unanimously- 7/0: "Harold Shaffner, field manager for Fuller Brush, appeared requesting exemption for.their salesaan from the door-to-door license provision which requires 'posting a $1,000 bond ',for' each' pirson. After' discussion, Mayor Vevera. advised. Shaffner , that.the,majority,of the Council` was not;" intereisted 'in' waiving; the requirement.'' John;Suchomel;`,330h:S:; Lucas, called attention to' need_ for' street -lighting. in, the ",Northside', and ''agreed that, bonding provisions should.remain for.peddler!,s permits.', ": Ch -1 ;of Board . of ': Electrical Examiners & Appeals' Jim from and.read some of the material from their, yearly ,report'.' Vevera stated thit`it'the informal session Council had discussed ,the.0ie4nt situation regarding allegations against the `Staff, and had decided that the Staff should meet :with the Board,- with': two 'Councilmembers present: ' Moved. by:Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, `that the Electrical,. Board schedule a public''..: meeting, at the earliest opportunity, with the City;; Naneger,and concerned'staffinembers and Councilmen Balmer.and Erdahl, who will convey the outcome of this meeting to the other Councilmembers. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR, AAPIDS•DE'. 'iDIRE.; MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•Dr 110IBrS C=Idl Activities Public hearing, was held on the Neighborhood October 9, 1979 Site Improvements-Sidewalk� Repair Program. Page 3 s,';' Councilmembers expressed concern over inclusion of Summit St. It was the consensus of Council to delete sidewalk from Summit St. and add sidewalk in 'areas,. of Jackson, Dearborn':'Seventh Ave. & continuation of Sheridan; an4 if any additional " funds, on Summit.' Suchomel was advised that the Northside area will be surveyed next spring. An addendum to the plans and specifications will be made as discussed above. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret; to adopt the RES. 79-484, Bk. 59,.. pp. .126771268, APPROVING PLANS AND ,FINAL SPECIFICATIONS 'FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND, 'AUTHORIZE .BIDS TO 'BE; RECEIVED,October 23, 1979i` Affirmative''roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, al1'Councilmeiebers'present.'' 'J At their informal session 10/7'Council decided to change the :plans .•for'',the 1979 MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY. SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Moved by d@Prosse, ftconded by'Roberts; +to deter Items 7, ,B„9„6!10, as;;it'iiill binext:ipring before staff can'make the changes.' MotioW carried unanimously, 7/0.;'. Neuhauser questioned why -la. -Ill. has not started,to install underground utilities downtown. ' Berlin relayed Staff's 'frustration. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret'that a letter be written to Ia.-I11. Gas `,& . Elec. Co. noting Council's concerns and requesting a report on plans and timing for these installations. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. deProsse called attention to a complaint she receivedthat'after truck traffic was taken off Kirkwood, the trucks were using Sycamore Street instead of the First 'Ave: Extension for access to that Area. Moved by; deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that Public Works make some assessment of this problem and report back to Council. Motion carried; 6/1, Roberts voting 'no.' 'Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-485, Bk. 59,'',pp. 1269-1273, ACCEPTING STORM SEWER AND PAVING IN VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH PART 2;,done by Knowling Bros:",and„Metro Pavers, Inc. "Affirmative DOCU.141 NT'. roll ,'call vote” unanimous, 7/0, all Council'members `°' presen0 AVAILABLI; Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt' RES. 79-486, Bk. 59, p. 1274, ACCEPTING SUNSET STREET IMPROVEMENT 'PROJECT, done by Metro 'Inc. Pavers, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all'Councilmeabers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•Dr 110IBrS Council October Page 4 Activities Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to 9, 1979 adopt RES. 79-487, Bk. 59, p. 1275, AUTHORIZING FOUR MAINTENANCE WORKER II!S AND SIX MAINTENANCE WORKER I'S .IN THE REFUSE. COLLECTION OPERATIONS ENTERPRISE FUND. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0; all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-488, Bk. 59, p.. 1276, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIF,.IED PERSONNEL BY ADDING A POSITION. in the,.Human Relations Dept. ;'Affirmative roll ,`call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilkembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-4890 Bk. 59, pp. 1277-1278, AUTHORIZING THE INITIATION OF;,LAND ACQUISITION PROCEDURES FOR THE'LOWER RALSTON. CREEK- SMALL CITIES GRANT APPLICATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by, Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. .79-490, Bk. 59, pp, 1279-1280, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE IOWA CITY. MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. ,COMMISSION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BOAT RAMP AT STURGIS FERRY PARK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by .Barer, seconded by,Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-491,,Bk. 59,,pp. 1281-1285, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT on 1979 BDI Second Addn::Impr. Construc- tion� Project,y'to ;Parkview Co.. Affirmative roll call:: vote unanlsious, 7/0; all;;':Councilmembers Present ; ..: Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to iadopt, RES 79492, Bk., 59 .,ppr. 1286-1288, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN.AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH CARL F. STRUB TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FACADE ON.THE.STRUB BUILDING (FORMERLY, ROSHEK',S) WHICH WILL .OVERHANG THE SIDEWALK ON CLINTON STREET A MAXIMUM OF THREE FEET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ' rule requiring that, ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be' suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORDINANCE 79-2976, Bk. 15, p. 137, DEDICATING A PORTION OF CLINTON STREET IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, be voted upon for final passage at this time. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DU, '171NES Council Activities Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,', all October 9, 1979 Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded Page 5 by Perret, that the Ordinance be finally adopted at this. time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded.by Neuhauser, to adjourn 9:15 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. A more complete description of . Council activities is on file in the office of,tWCity Clerk. s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK Submitted on 10/16/79 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIIIES L� COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 9, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg. 10/9/79, 7:35 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Cook, Kraft, Flaherty, Knight, Hencin, Mose, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79- 24, Side 2, 685-2230. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted, as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 9/25/79, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment -9/27/79; Planning 8 Zoning Comm. -9/21/79; Housing Appeals Bd.-9/13/79; Civil Service Comm. -9/17/79. Permit Resolutions,Book 59, as recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-482, p. 1265, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 79- 483, p. 1266, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR INLAND TRANSPORT CO, dba KIRKWOOD 76, 300 Kirkwood Ave. ,o 'Motion: To approve disbursements in amount of $1,961,087.73 for August, 1979,"recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Correspondence: Notice of claim from Atty. Pat White re Woodfield's and Harry Amr6ose's claim against City, noted. Letter from Iowa Beer and Liquor Dept. re suspension of liquor license for Sgt. Pepper Corp., noted. Letter from Della Grizel re Seventh Ave. bus, referred to City Manager for reply., Letter from James Surratt, Fuller Brush Co., re solicitors license, referred to City Manager for reply. Darling -Bender letter re City Code covering handrails, referred to City Manager for reply. Applications for use of streets and public grounds: Multiple Sclerosis Society to have MS Marathon on 10/4/79, approved. West High School for Homecoming Parade on 10/4/79, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, that ORDINANCE 79-2975, Bk. 15, pp. 135-136, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ESTABLISHING SECTION 8.10.35.11.B.7, re two (2) facia signs on corner lots in CBS zone, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DE, 11010Es Council Activities October 9, 1979 Page 2 Brad Meyers, 840 Maggard, appeared re changes to bus routes, & requested a commission be formed to direct Transit. He commended the Police Dept. for their quick response to accident calls. LaMar Morris, 3014 Friendship, stated that Iowa City had the best bus system in the State, & requested citizen support for it. Judy Strauss, 1129 Denbigh Drive, called attention to letter and material presented regarding bus use in their area, and commented on letter from Mose. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse that the letter and attached materials be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. City Mgr. Berlin stated that after all citizen input had been received, possibly early November, Council would be scheduled to discuss modifications to the routes. Helen Brom, 1409 Melrose Court, presented a letter of appreciation from 196 citizens, for the closing of Melrose Court, noting resulting benefits. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, that the petition be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Harold Shaffner, field manager for Fuller Brush, appeared requesting exemption for their salesmen from the door-to-door license provision which requires posting a $1,000 bond for each person. After discussion, Mayor Vevera advised Shaffner that the majority of the Council was not interested in waiving the requirement. John Suchomel, 33031 S. Lucas, called attention to need for street -lighting in the Northside, and agreed that bonding provisions should remain for peddler's permits. Chrp. of Board of Electrical Examiners & Appeals Jim Hynes appeared and read some of the material from their yearly report. Vevera stated that at the informal session Council had discussed the present situation regarding allegations against the Staff, and had decided that the Staff should meet with the Board, with two Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the Electrical Board schedule a public meeting, at the earliest opportunity, with the City Manager and concerned staffinembers and Councilmen Balmer and Erdahl, who will convey the outcome of this meeting to the other Councilmembers. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. City Mgr. Berlin asked that Mr. Hynes chair the meeting, prepare the agenda, post the notice and provide some written information re problems at the meeting or prior to the meeting. There were no Council objections. Public hearing was held on the Neighborhood Site Improvements - Sidewalk Repair Program. Berlin called attention to the memo distributed by Kraft which outlined planning & methodology used, & it was noted that the Building Line pamphlet contained criteria used by inspectors. Councilmembers expressed concern over inclusion of Summit St. It was the consensus of Council to delete sidewalk from Summit St. and add sidewalk in areas of Jackson, Dearborn, Seventh Ave. & continuation of Sheridan, and if any additional funds, on Summit. Suchomel was advised that the Northside area will be surveyed next spring. An addendum to the plans and specifications will be made as discussed above. Moved 7- Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adopt the RES. 79-484, Bk. 59, pp. 126 1268, APPROVING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED, October 23, 1979. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -0[1, n0111Cs I Council Activities October 9, 1979 Page 3 At their informal session 10/7 Council decided to change the plans for the 1979 MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to deter Items 7, 8, 9 & 10, as it will be next spring before staff can make the changes. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Staff was requested to keep next week's agenda and schedule light, because of election day Tuesday. Neuhauser questioned why Ia.-Ill. Gas & Elec. has not started to install underground utilities downtown. Berlin relayed Staff's frustration. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret,that a letter be written to Ia.-Ill. Gas & Elec. Co. noting Council's concerns and requesting a report on plans and timing for these installations. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. deProsse called attention to a complaint she received that after truck traffic was taken off Kirkwood, the trucks were using Sycamore Street instead of the First Ave. Extension for access to that area. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that Public Works make some assessment of this problem and report back to Council. Motion carried, 6/1, Roberts voting 'no.' Roberts commented that Council would be adding to the workload of the department, and some other project would be delayed. Erdahl explained that the rule against candidates campaigning in the dormitories was a rule passed by the University students. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-485, Bk. 59, pp. 1269-1273, ACCEPTING STORM SEWER AND PAVING IN VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH PART 2, done by Knowling Bros. and Metro Pavers, Inc. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-486, Bk. 59, p. 1274, ACCEPTING SUNSET STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, done by Metro Pavers, Inc. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-487, Bk. 59, p. 1275, AUTHORIZING FOUR MAINTENANCE WORKER II'S AND SIX MAINTENANCE WORKER I'S IN THE REFUSE COLLECTION OPERATIONS ENTERPRISE FUND. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-488, Bk. 59, p. 1276, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL BY ADDING A POSITION in the Human Relations Dept. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-489, Bk. 59, pp. 1277-1278, AUTHORIZING THE INITIATION OF LAND ACQUISITION PROCEDURES FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK -SMALL CITIES GRANT APPLICATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-490, Bk. 59, pp. 1279-1280, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.DE.S '10 RIGS Council Activities October 9, 1979 Page 4 AIRPORT COMMISSION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BOAT RAMP AT STURGIS FERRY PARK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-491, Bk. 59, pp. 1281-1285, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT on 1979 BDI Second Addn. Impr. Construction Project, to Parkview Co. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-492, Bk. 59, pp. 1286-1288, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH CARL F. STRUB TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FACADE ON THE STRUB BUILDING (FORMERLY ROSHEK'S) WHICH WILL OVERHANG THE SIDEWALK ON CLINTON STREET A MAXIMUM OF THREE FEET. City Manager Berlin pointed out that an amended agreement with insurance provisions added had been distributed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to .the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORDINANCE 79-2976, Bk. 15, p. 137, DEDICATING A PORTION OF CLINTON STREET IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the Ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn 9:15 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. R08ERT A. V V mi ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.DES nolraS , COUNCIL INFORMAL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 15, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 15, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Helling, Karr. Others present for certain discussions as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel #79-27, Side 2, 1-115. HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTION TOUR Kucharzak, Steinbach, Bd. member Van erZee present. 624 North Linn - Iva Hilleman and Atty. Dan Boyle present. (ceiling height) 915 East Washington - Willie Wulf, manager, present. (ceiling height) 331 South Johnson - Robert Bender present. (guardrails) 320-322 South Johnson - Exterior tour only. (condition) 3 East Harrison - Exterior tour only. (condition) Berlin distributed tour schedule and agenda of priorities at sites. SPRUCE STREET DRAINAGE INSPECTION astino and Schmadeke present. deProsse left meeting. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Balmer wanted discussion scheduled re Airport Comm. request for additional funds. Neuhauser noted that the request did not contain enough information. 2. Roberts questioned item #14 re just compensation for property for South branch Ralston Creek Stormwater Detention Project. Berlin explained that compensation had been set as a result of appraisals by City and outside appraisers. 3. Balmer questioned memo from Cablevision Specalist re laying of cable in i January. Berlin will have representative of ATC talk to Council. 4. Vevera asked if any Councilmember had read letter from Cazon City, Phillipines, j re becoming a sister City. 5. Erdahl questioned SMSA status and asked that other cities with such status be questioned re tips on procedure they followed. 6. Helling announced that Ralston Creek Watershed discussion will be postponed until October 29th. 7. Balmer asked that discussion of obtaining additional office space for Legal Dept. be slated later. B. Vevera announced that proclaimation re White Cane Safety Day would not be read in its entirety since it would be observed prior to reading. Meeting adjourned 3:50 P.M. FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES Mo1MES a+ i I 0 i -T- y1 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 22, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 22, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Neuhauser, Vevera, Erdahl, Perret, (1:50 PM), deProsse, (2:20 PM) STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Helling, Stolfus. Others present for certain discussions as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel # 79-27, Side 2, 115-1646. t i APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. v PAD, LSDg,PREL. PLAT FOR TY'N CAE, AMENDED No pro ems remaim ng re cul -de --sac and redesigned site. i R. H. DAVIS SUBO. Needto re ve a waiver on 60 day limitation, or staff will add to { agenda for Council denial of subd. Roberts questioned if the house that had been moved in would have to be removed. There are several legal questions. Boothroy was directed to post notice of addition of agenda item on bulletin board, if necessary. P&Z MINUTES October 4th minutes mention problems with cars, bikes and skateboards in the Plaza. Boothroy explained what was happening. Reference was made to frequency of police patrol. Also the problem with signage for truck route for Interstate 80 traffic now being routed thru Clabubv4' Washington St. was noted. Council asked that Public Works correct the problem by installing 'truck route' signs, a memo to Council not needed. AGENDA 1. Item #10, contract with Metro Pavers, S. Gilbert St. Project to defer award until 1/1/80. Helling noted that this is just an extension of time, the consideration will be before that date. (1/1/80 is a holiday, Council meeting will be on 1/2/80). Roberts asked for an explanation of N5 in the agreement in re Pleasant Valley Nursery, which Helling gave. COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Neu{auser requested that as a result of the tour of housing taken last week, that Council make some decisions re ceiling height and handrails. She suggested an amendment to the Housing Code, stating that the handrail requirement would be enforced only for new construction, same with ceilings, if the rest of the dwelling unit meets code standards. No one objected. Perret arrived, 1:50 PM. Staff can make certification to the State, with exceptions noted, and if they wish, the State can come back to the City. Kucharzak stated he would prepare an amendment which would 'grandfather' existing handrails and ceiling heights by saying, "Hereinafter erected". He will enforce the problem with faucets in bathtubs in the same manner. Regarding the situation with light switches `i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES FIOINES 115-298 298-426 i I Paye 2 Informal Council ober 22, 1979 in rooms connected by archway, Staff is recommending change to reflect that at least one light switch be provided. Erdahl suggested addition of a date by which citizens can expect enforcement of new provisions, (six months after passage). Council expressed appreciation of seeing of the violations, noting that they would have to watch what they incorporate from the Uniform Building Code, as the inspectors are only doing their jobs. ""-���itl1Mf,L ovnrcu 426-500 Balmer and Erdahl reported on joint meeting with staff and Electrical Board members regarding recent situation. City Mgr. Berlin will follow thru on specific areas with the Inspection Dept. Councilmembers appreciated the minority report by one Boardmember. Neuhauser called attention to the fact that the Board was not following the recommended format for presentation of minutes to Council. (Airport Commission does not follow standard procedure I either.) Erdahl stated that Kucharzak did a fine job at a very difficult meeting. Balmer hoped that another meeting would be held to further resolve the situation. i REPORT FROM HAWKEYE CABLEVISION ON CONSTRUCTION STATUS Drew S affer & Bob Pepper present. -9-17-8-To-u-g added some information to the status report Council had received from Shaffer. Problems with the utility 500-957 companies should be resolved in two or three weeks. Engineering design for the downtown area is started. The tower proposed for the northside area has been approved by FAA, is 175', and does not have to be lighted. The Board of Adjust- ment withdbidsefrom9on 11/7 on the contractorrswere explained,tion ln th& iteisePossirzoninbleethatttheir own company will build the system. There will be 95 aerial miles and 30 under- ground miles of cable. Starting in the N.E., then to S.E. then N.W. and Councilwoman deProsse arrived, 2:20 PM. then to S.W. areas of the City, building completely around University Heights. Both Coralville and University Heights have cable franchise on the ballot at this election. The reception should be ready in the first area by March 1, 1980. Pepper advised that the Broadband Telecommunications Comm. is sending a letter to Bd. of Adjustmentas they felt that the problems raised by not I granting the exception are significant. The tower area is 501x50', tower is self- supporting, and will not interfere with regular television. The installation at the University will be built separately, and paid for by them. Labor concerns were noted. JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING Doris ri geman presente sides and narration on the programs of the agency. 957-1448 I including Outreach, Supportive Services, Business Help, Resource, Recreation, Tours, Greenhouse, Visiting, Shoppers service. She explained the difference f between the AARP and the Heritage Agency on Aging, the HAA is concerned with 1 but with the choredeict services. I J project. CDBG PROJECTS UPDATE Kraft, Hencin present Hencin advised that the letters re recipients of trees would be delivered this 1448-1648 week. Staffing for the Senior Center was discussed. Helling will check to j see if funding participation by Johnson County has been settled. APPOINTMENTS Board of Appeals will be readvertised, as will Board of Adjustment. All agreed to appoint Nina Hamilton, 1173 E. Court St. to United Action for Youth Board. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES DOMES a I Page 3 Informal Council OTHER BUSINESS October 22, 1979 Erda ted that Council discuss the memo re lease of space from Henry Louis, othrs eagreed. Helling will schedule it for Hayek can be Present. informal discussion when COLLECTIVE BARGAINING Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts to adjourn to executive session for discussion of collective bargaining under Sec. 9.3 on the Police Union proposal. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Council embers Present. Staffinembers present: Helling, Stolfus, Brown. Meeting held in the Conference Room, 3:35 P.M., as posted. Tape-recorded on Reel #15, Side 1,1698-2287, Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret to adjourn, 4:20 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS __T_-_Uu;c_ffFmembers called attention to a change in the meetings for United Way, Helling will advise if each meeting has been moved up a week. 2 Asberts CraigrMinterdwascall workingmonothis, Plastinoardinwiillgbelaskedlforsthap eplication. information. Meeting adjourned, 4:30 PM, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES i , , I � � i i. I , I � _i 1 i I Page 3 Informal Council OTHER BUSINESS October 22, 1979 Erda ted that Council discuss the memo re lease of space from Henry Louis, othrs eagreed. Helling will schedule it for Hayek can be Present. informal discussion when COLLECTIVE BARGAINING Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts to adjourn to executive session for discussion of collective bargaining under Sec. 9.3 on the Police Union proposal. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Council embers Present. Staffinembers present: Helling, Stolfus, Brown. Meeting held in the Conference Room, 3:35 P.M., as posted. Tape-recorded on Reel #15, Side 1,1698-2287, Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret to adjourn, 4:20 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS __T_-_Uu;c_ffFmembers called attention to a change in the meetings for United Way, Helling will advise if each meeting has been moved up a week. 2 Asberts CraigrMinterdwascall workingmonothis, Plastinoardinwiillgbelaskedlforsthap eplication. information. Meeting adjourned, 4:30 PM, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES