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Home My WebLink About1979-10-30 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES October 30, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/30/79, 7:35 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret (7:40 P.M.), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Ryan, Knight, Kucharzak, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes taped -recorded on Tape 79-26, Side 1, 1010-1473. Jane Jakobsen, Vice chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Comm., gave a clarification of their vote re the use of the northern part of 5th Avenue as a park, as stated in the last paragraph on page 3 of the Planning and Zoning minutes of October 18, 1979. Councilmember Perret arrived, 7:40 P.M. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that items and recommendations the following in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as the Of . Council subject colrrection, asarecommended by reCity Clerk. mtg., 10/16/79, Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P & Z Comm. - 10/15/79 & 10/18/79; Bd. of Library Trustees - 9/21/79, Permit Resolutions, Book 59, as recommended by the City Clerk. RES. 79-507, p. 1311, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT FOR JOSEPH MOMBERG dba IOWA CITY MAID -RITE, 630 Iowa Avenue. RES. 79-508, p. 1312, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR RICHARD BARTHOLOMEW dba BART'S PLACE, 826 South Clinton St. RES. 79-509, p, 1313, APPROVING CLASSFAIR INC• dbERMa DRUG AIR #4, 2425 Mu cat ne Avenue. ALES PRMIT FOR Resolutions, Book 59: RES. 79-511, p. 1315, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NUMBER TWO TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES. RES. 79-512, p. 1316, ACCEPTING THE BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, by Concrete Treatments of Iowa. RES. 79-513, p. 1317, ACCEPTING THE COURT STREET AND MUSCATINE AVENUE CULVERT PROJECT, by United Contractors, Inc. RES. 79-514, p. 1318, ACCEPTING THE NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS - ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM, by L.L. Pelling Co. Correspondence: Letter from Eric Schwarz, representing Eagle Discount Supermarket, re amending the sign ordinance, referred to the Planning and Zoning Comm. for reply. Letter from Iowa City Kickers Soccer Club inviting Councilmembers to attend events, no reply necessary. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to set a public hearing on November 13, 1979, on the vacation of the right-of-way between Grant Street and Rundell Streetof Grant Court . Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to set a public hearing on November 13, 1979, on the vacation of the right-of-way of Fifth Avenue north of F Street to Muscatine Avenue. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIIIES Council Activities October 30, 1979 Page 2 P & Z recommendation re the approval of the final plat of the resubdivision of Lot 90 Ty'n Cae, Part 2, noted. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, 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 by suspended, that the first consideration be waived, and that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FINAL PAD PLAN OF TY'N CAE, PARTS 1 AND 2, be given the second consideration at this time. Affirmative roll call vote to waive first consideration unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Affiramtive roll call vote for second vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. John Suchomel, 330k N. Lucas, reported on concern over numbers of broken beer bottles on Iowa Ave. on the week -end. Robert Morris, appeared regarding Woodfield's, questioning what counter -action Council had planned to the opening of the tavern. Atty. Ryan stated that the State Liquor Control Board had set a hearing on November 29th, and she stated the City's position re this action. Mayor Vevera announced the following vacancies: one unexpired term ending October 26, 1982, for Bd. of Electrical Examiners and Appeals; two vacancies (one, a representative of the public and one journeyman plumber) for two-year terms expiring December 31, 1981, for Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers; one unexpired term ending May 1, 1982, on the Housing Comm.; one vacancy for a three-year term ending December 31, 1982, for Senior Center Comm. The above appointments will be filled at the December 4, 1979, City Council meeting. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to appoint Jack I. Young, 1720 Muscatine Avenue, as a public representative, to the Bd. of Electrical Examiners and Appeals for a four-year term expiring October 26, 1983. Motion carried unanimously. Neuhauser suggested that Council discuss the matter re drainage on Spruce Street, & recommended following the Dir. of Public Works' recommendation to install 18" pipe, using block grant monies from the Ralston Creek Project. Several Councilmembers objected. Staff will schedule discussion at informal session on 11/5. City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the ordinance distributed which would amend Chapter 17, Housing Code by suspending enforcement of the requirements for storm windows and doors until 11/1/80. Council will consider it at the next meeting, as it was not posted with the agenda items. He also called attention to the letter from the Chamber of Commerce asking for Council support in communicating with the Interstate Commerce Commission in regard to the need of maintaining good rail service in the Iowa City area. Berlin suggested a letter be written, also that the Council Legislative Committee discuss the matter with area legislators. There were no objections. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-515, Bk. 59, B1319, SETTING A BID DATE OF NOVEMBER 20, 1979, FOR "THE MODULAR UILDING RENOVATION AT THE IOWA CITY SERVICE CENTER". Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 'TORIES . 1 Council Activities October 30, 1979 Page 3 Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-516, Bk. 59, p. 1320, SUPPORTING STATE LEGISLATION TO REGULATE THE TRANSPORTATION OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS IN THE STATE OF IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Linda Manuel commented on concerns of Department of Environmental Quality. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-517, Bk. 59, p. 1321, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT, to Metro Pavers for work completed on 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvements Project. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, 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 by suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and the ORDINANCE 79-2977, Bk. 16, pp. 1-5, AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 78-2891 (CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSING CODE) re ceiling heights, handrails, guardrails, faucet installations, and light switches 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 Roberts, to adjourn 8:05 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. VL6�s�G GC•l/¢.�..uiC/ ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY 4 --,) RK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIIIES BEST DOCUN '' AvpILO IA MIIIIIIES OF OFI ICTAL ACIIOIIS Of cot1NC11. - 10/16/79 The Cost of Pill' lif, hilift th" IollowiIll proceed- ings & claims is $ ' Cumulative cost, for this calendar• year for said publication is $ mtg. l0/16/79, Iowa City Council, reg. 9•, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Cente�esent Mayor VeverBalmer, presiding. Councilmembers p deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Perret. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, that the e following items and recommendations sainons theadopted, be received, or approved, as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 10/2/79, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Committee on Community Needs -10/3/79; Riverfront Comm.-IO/3/79; SeniorCenter Comm.-9/19/79 & 9/26/79; Housing Appeal 9/27/79; Airport Comm. -9/20/79 & 9/27/79;Parks & Rec. ` Comm. -9/22/79; Human Rights Comm. -9/4/79; BCivil d of Library Trustees -9/29/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 59, as recommended ,PROV JG CLASthe S C,LIQUOR AND RES.erk. RES. 479- 4 9� 494, p. 1289, SUNDAY SALES FOR ASK CO. dba FELIX AND OSCAR'S, 5 South Dubuque. Correspondence: Letter from IDOT re I-80 lighting conversion, noted. Letter from . Airport Comm. Chrp. requesting appropriation of additional funds for FY80, referred to City Mgr: for reply. Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounc%: University -of Iowa Homecoming Council request re street dance on October 19, 1979, denied. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved.by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to schedule discussion re recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Comm. to adopt the Ralston Creek Watershed Management . Plan for informal discussion. Motion carried unanimously, Perret absent. Ernie Lehman presented concerns from the Downtown Association regarding their advertising for the resolution openingof of the the Boardwnrewnconcern a ead aa over the A MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES FIOIIIEs 0 Off.icinl. Actions respunse b� Some CDUnCilmemhprS l.o Zuchelli L O,Lc:her 1.6, 1979 Assoc. propos;) regarding the hotel. hlayo1. Vevera Paye 2 advise' that Council had requested further information from the consultant. Moved by Balmer•, seconded by Erdahl, to accept the correspondence from the Downtown Assn. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Katherine Hull presented a resolution in behalf of the Univ. of Iowa Student Senate calling for updating and enforcement of the snow removal ordinances. City Mgr. Berlin stated that the staff is preparing input for Council on an amendment, and the Student Senate would be contacted for Council's informal discussion. John, Suchomel, 330' N. Lucas, wished all candidates best of luck in the primary election. Robert Ogeson, 305 Woodridge Ave., called attention to the proposed use of Woodridge as an access road for construction vehicles and equipment for the N. Branch of Ralston Creek Detention Dams, and requested that Seventh Ave. be used instead. Berlin advised that staff would look at alternatives. Public hearing was held of the assessment of the costs. of Weed/Grass Control to the County Auditor. _Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to " adopt RES. 79-496, Bk. 59, pp. 1291-1292, CERTIFYING DELINQUENT WEED CONTROL CHARGES TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Mayor Vevera announced two vacancies on the Board of Appeals for three-year terms expiring 12/31/82; appointments to be made at the 11/27/79 meeting. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to approve the recommendation of the Iowa City Board' of Education that Bill Kidwell be appointed j as the Board's representative on the Mayor's Youth ! Employment Board. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. s City 'Mgr. Berlin called attention to the meeting with the Cl ectrical Board, which has been set for 7:30 Wednesday evening, to discuss recent issues regarding staff.. City Atty. Hayek reported that regarding the article in the Daily Iowan re access by Council candidates toresidencehalls, f that there is a policy voted on by the students to notallow soliciting door-to-door in the dorms. Hayek asked if it was Council's wish that he investigate. Council did not direct him to do so. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt`-., RES. 79-497, Bk. 59, pp. 1293-1296, AUTHORiLING THE' MAYOR TO SIGN AN EASEMENT RELEASE FOR -AN EXISTING SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 4 EASTDALE MALL l 11.;�- .. - _, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DE, 11011JES Official. Actions AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A NEW October 16, 1979 SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 4 EASTDALE MALL.' Page 3 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-498, Bk. 59, p. 1297, ACCEPTING THE REALIGNED' SANITARY SEWER ON LOT 4 EASTDALE . MALL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-498, Bk. 59, pp. 1298-1299, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH RALSTON CREEK STORMWATER DETENTION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-500, Bk. 59, pp. 1300-1302, AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT FOR IN -BUS ADVERTISING WITH ADS ADVERTISING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn the meeting, 8:10 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent. A more. complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. j s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK Submitted by 10/22/79. , It MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111ES 1 AL � 4 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 16, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. ntg., 10/16/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Perret. Staff - members present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Chiat, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tapes 79-24, Side 2, 2230 -end b Tape 79-26, Side 1, 175-260. Mayor Vevera proclaimed October 20, 1979 as WSUI Day, and October 15, 1979 as White Cane Safety Day. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, 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., 10/2/79, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Conaissions: 'Committee on Community Needs- l0/3/79;4Riverf rent Comm. -10/3/79; 'Senior Center Coon. - 9/19/79 d 9/26/79-. 'Housing Appeals Bd.-9/27/79; 'Airport Cow.- 9/20/79,5 9/27/79 - 'Parks 6 Rec.'Comm. -9/12/79• tiviI Service Comr.- 9/22/79- 'Human Rights Comm. -9/4/79;'Bd, of Library Trustees - 9/29/79. Permit Resolutions, 800k 59, as recommended by the City Clerk. RES. 79-493, p. 1288, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR AND RES. 79-494, p. 1289, SUNDAY SALES FOR ASK CO. dba FELIX AND OSCAR'S, 5 South Dubuque. Correspondence: Letter from IDOT re I-80 lighting conversion, noted. Letter from Airport Comm. Chrp. requesting appropriation of additional finds for FYBO, referred to City Mgr. for reply. Applications for use of. Streets and Public Grounds: University of Iowa Homecoming Council request re street dance on October 19, 1979, denied. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to schedule discussion re recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Comm. to adopt the Ralston Creek Watershed Management Plan for informal discussion. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent. Ernie Lehman presented concerns from the Downtown Association regarding their advertising for the opening of the downtown ramp, and read a resolution of the Board re concern over the negative response by some Councilmembers to Zuchelli 6 Assoc. proposal for a major department MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPInS•DCS MOInES Councl)— �tivities Octobe i 1979 Page 2 store with the downtown hotel, and urging reconsideration of the initial reaction to the proposal. Mayor Vevera advised that Council had requested further information from the consultant, possibily available in two weeks. Moved by Barer, seconded by Erdahl, to accept the correspondence from the Downtown Assn. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Katherine Null presented a resolution in behalf of the Univ. of Iowa Student Senate calling for updating and enforcement of the snow removal ordinances. City Mgr. Berlin stated that the staff is preparing input for Council on an amendment, and the Student Senate would be contacted for Council's informal discussion. John Suchomel, 3305 N. Lucas, wished all candidates best of luck in the primary election. Robert Ogeson, 305 Woodridge Ave., called attention to the proposed use of Woodridge as an access road for construction vehicles and equipment for the N. Branch of Ralston Creek Detention Dams, as recommended by Stanley Consultants, and requested that Seventh Ave. be used instead. Berlin advised that staff would look at alternatives. Public hearing was held of the assessment of the costs of Weed/Grass Control to the County Auditor. No one was present for discussion. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-496, Bk. 59, AUDITOR. Affirmative. 1291-1292, YrollDcallvote unaNT nimous, L CHARGES 6/0, Perret0absent�UNTY Mayor Vevera announced two vacancies on the Board of Appeals for three-year terms expiring 12/31/82, appointments to be made at the 11/27/79 meeting, Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to approve the recommendation of the Iowa City Board of Education that Bill Kidwell be appointed as the Board's representative on the Mayor's Youth Employment Board. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Mayor Vevera announced the birth of twin granddaughters this morning. City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the meeting with the Electrical Board, which has been set for 7:30 Wednesday evening, to discuss recent issues regarding staff. He also advised that the staff is contacting other communities re suggestions on Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA) procedures. City Atty. Hayek reported that regarding the article in the Daily Iowan re access by Council candidates to residence halls, that there is a policy voted on by the students to not allow soliciting door-to-door in the dorms. The decision of the Baculis Trailer Court matter was discussed. Hayek asked if it was Council's wish that he investigate. Council did not direct him to do SO. Moved by ded PP. 1293-1296,BAUTHORIZINGnTHE MAYORbTOtSIGN oANdEASEMENT RELEASt RES. E Bk. 59 FOR AN, EXISTING SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 4 EASTDALE MALL AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A NEW SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 4 EASTDALE MALL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/00 Perret absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-498, Bk. 59, P. 1297, ACCEPTING THE REALIGNED SANITARY SEWER ON LOT 4 EASTDALE MALL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret. absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAN D5.0ES 'IOIIILS �- Council -Activities October , 1979 Page 3*` Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-491j, Bk. 59, pp. 1298-1299, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH RALSTON CREEK STORMWATER DETENTION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-500, Bk. 59, pp. 1300-1302, AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT FOR IN -BUS ADVERTISING WITH ADS ADVERTISING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn the meeting, 8:10 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent. MAYOR is ATTEST: CLERKCITY i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES •..' INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 12, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 12, 1979, 1:30 P.M., Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser, Roberts. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Karr, Helling, Chiat, Scholten. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel H79-27, Side 1, 1030 -End. Don Zuchelli was present to discuss the proposed prospectus for the hotel site, Block 64, as distributed to Council, with admonition by City Manager Berlin that all copies were to be returned at the end of the discussion. Zuchelli started with page 14, noting that $250,000 would be the minimum price for the parcel, and a higher offer could be made. He is urging the use of conventional financing, but agreeable that revenue bonds will be issued upon request, under the following conditions: 1) it is clearly understood that the City is not legally responsible for the debt,if a default, and 2) a rescinding of an ordinance which required a developer to prepare a bond prospectus for City review. Attorneys Haynie & Hayek agreed that the City should be responsible for re -drafting the bond prospectus. Berlin agreed. The cooperation of the developer would be required to provide data for the city. After discussions with bonding attorney, he decided that the developer would need to put up 10% equity, 90% debt. The minimum number of rooms has raised to 135, the building.should not be less than three stories, installation of a central heating, air conditioning and ventilation system will be re- quired,:conference space and banquet rooms to accommodate 350 people will be required, with a minimum number for seating requirements for dining room, indoor swimming pool required, also pedestrian connection between parking garage and hotel. Regarding hotel management issue, the City will require provision of a guarantee of a management agreement that would be non -cancellable for length of time bonds are outstanding. City would make no parking cost concessions for utilization for ramp, the ramp access and egress would not be changed, but if changed under a change order, the developer would pay costs. The foundations are sufficient for an additional 250 cars, but these two floors would be added at the devel- oper's cost. It would probably be a 6-8 story hotel, with 5 story parking. Zuchelli then announced one major change. One developer has secured a letter of intent from a large department store & for other support shops to be built with the hotel. Because of the success of the downtown, Zuchelli stated that he thought that it was in the public interest to encourage this alternative. deProsse was concerned about vacant space from businesses moving into the Mall. Zuchelli is recommending an additional 90,000 square feet, 65,000 for major dept. store and 25,000 for specialty stores. Developers will have the option of bidding on a hotel only, or for a hotel with retail space. Zuchelli will evaluate the bids, and stated that unless he was instructed by Council, the parameters on which Council wants him to evaluate, is that we have changed market circumstance and are in a position to stem further expenditure outflows at a level he did not think we could achieve two years ago. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES U MES Informal Council Page 2 October 12, 1979 After discussion of previous analysis, Zuchelli stated that he could go thru expenditure pattern and income flows and see if there is a sufficiency of dollars in the market place, then Council could decide to strike or modify the alternative. deProsse called attention to the impact on existing develop- ments of an additional two floors on the ramp. Zuchelli advised letting the developer worry about the design and impact. Library site was discussed. Zuchelli said that it was a unique opportunity to work in a City that can choose a department store, usually they are trying to find a department store to come in. Additional rooms in the hotel help guarantee a name hotel. He stated that a hotel is mandatory on this site, and will help provide full service to.the City. City Mgr. Berlin agreed that staff would work with Zuchelli in the following areas: 1) expenditure analysis, 2) library site, & 3) use of existing build- ings, and report back to Council, and publishing of the.prospectus will be delayed. Zuchelli indicated that 90 days was an adequate bid period, and time enough to conduct a market study. He suggested that both hotel and store be on.the Plaza Corner, as a single integrated development. Tom Cilek asked several.questions. Berlin noted that as there are no height limitations in the prospectus, they might want to add them. Meeting adjourned, 2:50• MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MoIREs r, INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 29, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 29, 1979, 1:30 P.M., Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse (1:50 PM), Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret (1:35 PM), Roberts, Vevera. T -q,-2 STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel #79-27, Side 2, W/375 -End, and 79-28, Side 1, W/1-311. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING Boothroy, Seydel present W/375-400 VacationsR=O-W Grant Court/Fifth Ave. Publichearing on vacation set for 11/13, public hearing on disposition will be set later. Plastino memo re utilities mentioned. Neuhauser advised that L. Lafore owns property west and south of the creek and has an ease- ment on the r -o -w in William White Blvd. area. Seydel reported that the easement was not recorded. Councilman Perret arrived, 1:35 PM. Resub. Lot 90 T 'n Cae, Final Plat First const e% tion will be given, resolutions necessary will be ready for the next meeting when 2nd and final consideration of the ordinance is given. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS400-450 I. City Mgr. Berlin out fined the project for repair Jt�he/PggJer$5,500, and advised that there was no guarantee that it would stop all the leaking. There were no objections from Council. 2. Mayor Vevera questioned if the same plan would be used for the modular project. Berlin answered that it would, but the City would be the general contractor, and sub -contract the work. 3. Neuhauser stated that she was opposed to taking any action regarding Mrs. Kindl's house. Seydel advised of contacts he had made. Could (Councilwoman deProsse arrived, 1:50 PM.) Council on Aging contact? 4. Berlin advised that staff will discuss the petition re challenge of Housing Appeals Board decision re 611 N. Johnson (Rhodes), at 2:15 PM. 5. Berlin asked if Council had any objections to having an informal session on November 12th which is a holiday, if there is any business. There were no objections. 6. Also, previously Council has not held a meeting the Tues. after the Thanksgiving vacation, as there is no time to get out an agenda. A majority of Councilmembers agreed to cancel Nov. 27th meeting. 7. Berlin called attention to a request from Wes Fotsch who questioned if two diagonal brick strips would have to be put back in with the sidewalk on their corner, College/Dubuque. After discussion, the majority agreed that he would not have to replace the brick. 8. Clerk Stolfus advised Councilmembers to bring in their Municipal Codes so that Supplement H1 could be inserted. HOUSING CODE AMENDMENTS AND PENDING LITIGATION 450 -End Kucharzak, Steinbach, Cook, Ryan, Seydel present. Tape 79-28 Robert Johnson presented alternative language for Ord. on amendments. Side 1 W/1 - and outlined problems in compliance re storm windows for Town & Campus W/1-120 Apts. Council discussed time period for compliance. This issue has FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140IIIEs V r� I Page 2 Informal Council October 29, 1979 \ been referred to Resources Conservation Comm. for consideration of energy benefits. Citizen input on amendments can be discussed at a series of meetings held by the Housing Commission with apartment groups and tenant groups and citizens. Strong community support is needed to pressure the State legislature to change the State code. Departmental procedure re inspection was Presented concerns reviewed. ofthe Commissions oRules will�be suspended nComm, nand lthree readings of the ordinance given. Council will await RCC study before acting on Ord. amendment re storm windows. The petition re Appeals Board decision on Rhodes will be withdrawn. VANDALISM VIDEO TAPE Miller present. Counci a Journe to the Council Chambers to view the Vandalism Video Tape produced by United Action for Youth. ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT Vitosh; Dave Johansen from McGladreys present. 119-196 Vitos ca a attention to the report presented, and discussed the comments from the auditors. Council discussed delegation of a person who would have discusslthelmatterto monitor during budgetance discussios. grant2procedures, ofeCity's totalireto ceipts are from government grants. Johansen stated that the State Auditor had requested comments on 7 particular items. The auditorsnoted compliance with the sample items audited. A status report on the insurance problem will be sent to Council later. ADDITIONAL OFFICE SPACE Kraft, Ryan,, Hayek{ present. Ber in a vise tat the memo dealt with a short-term alternative for the 196-295 shortage of space. Shortage of space was discussed at last budget time, but no money was allocated. Council would like to see a presentation of long-term alternatives. Hayek stated that there are advantages and disad- vantages of being in the Civic Center, and they were just trying to cooperate with the other departments. deProsse said that Council had not given direction to negotiate for space. A space study was done when the Joint Law Enforcement building was being planned. Staff will prepare alternatives for Council consideration. Berlin stated that a long-term solution would probably i depend on a bond issue. APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS There were no o jections to the appointment of Jack I. Young. EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by eProsse, seconded by Erdahl to adjourn to executive session for j discussion for an update on Collective Bargaining with Fire Union under II( Sec. 9.3. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present, 4:15 P.M. Tape Recorded, Reel N15, Side 1, 2287. Dir. Brown reported. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret to adjourn, 4:30 P.M. Motion carried f unanimously. I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES