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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-11-13 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES November 13, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/13/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: deProsse. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Plastino, Vitosh, Seydel, Fowler, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes Tape-recorded on Tape 79-26, Side 1, 1704 - End. Mayor Vevera proclaimed November 15, 1979 as the Great American Smokeout Day, and November 14, 1979 as National Operating Nurse Day. 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: i Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 10/13/79, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. TelecommunicationsMinutes ds and fComm. - 10/16/79; Committee s tteeon Community r Needsnd 10/31/79; Planning and Zoning Comm. - 11/1/79; Civil Service Comm. - 10/16/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 59, as recommended by the City Clerk: RES. 79-524, p. 1328, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 79-525, p. 1329, SUNDAY SALES FOR EAR LE N. GRUESKIN dba DIVIDEND BONDED GAS, 302 S. Dubuque. RES. 79-526, p. 1330, APPROVING CIGARETTE REFUND. RES. 79-527, Bk. 59, p. 1331, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 4, 1979, ON WHETHER A BEER AND LIQUOR LICENSE ISSUED TO MAG00'S, INC. SHOULD BE REVOKED OR SUSPENDED FOR VIOLATION OF SECTION 123.96 OF THE CODE OF IOWA. RES. 79-528, Bk. 59, p. 1332, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR MERCER PARK BASEBALL DIAMOND LIGHTING PROJECT, by Fandel, Inc. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Ltrs. from Theresa Semel, Jay Semel, and Diana Semel re transit services on Denbigh Dr. ions requestpfromtU itedoWaysofoJohnsoncGrounds and C County to erecttheStreets approved: Thermometer" in Blackhawk Minipark. Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearing as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that ORD, 79-2980, Bk. 15, p. 150, AMENDING THE FINAL PAD OF TY'N CAE, PARTS 1 AND 2, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPT nS•DES 1101 NES Council Activities November 13, 1979 Page 2 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-529, Bk. 59, pp. 1333-1334, APPROVING THE AMENDED FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF LOT 90, TY'N CAE, PART 2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-530, Bk. 59, pp. 1335-1337, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF LOT 90 TY'N CAE, PART 2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. A public hearing was held on the vacation of the right-of-way of Grant Court between Grant Street and Rundell Street. Allen Wolfe, 1210 Grant Ct., appeared re west side of Grant Street and water drainage problems. Audrey Scott, 502 Grant Street, appeared and expressed concern to Council re (Section D of Storm Water Management Plan) possible flooding of intersection. Councilmember Erdahl stated the consensus of the Council at an informal meeting was to vacate the street, but agreeing that it was not a viable place for public housing. A public hearing was held re the vacation of the right-of-way of Fifth Avenue north of F Street to Muscatine Avenue. No one appeared. A motion setting a public hearing on December 4, 1979, on the rezoning of the north 181 feet of a parcel of land located at the northeast corner of the intersection of West Benton Street and Westgate Street from R1A to R3 was removed from the agenda at informal Council meeting. Joe Grant, Riverside, Iowa, appeared re problem previously explained concerning Hasting Co., noting that the company was still working in Iowa City. Atty. Hayek advised that the matter would be scheduled for discussion at the informal Council meeting next Monday. Niel Ritchie, 732 Manor Drive, appeared requesting Council examination of weapons ordinance. John Suchomel, 330h N. Lucas, appeared re Christmas shopping parking alternatives. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint the following individuals to a special task committee of the Iowa City Community Schoil District re construction of indoor swimming facilities: Mary Neuhauser - elected official, Dick Buxton - citizen representative, and an administrator to be appointed by the Park & Recreation Comm. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, deProsse absent. City Mgr. Berlin will check to see when the Housing Commission is planning to meet with other groups in the City concerning interpretation of the Housing Code. He also answered the question re Summit Street, advising that the request was for regulation of truck traffic. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-531, Bk. 59, p. 1338, AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR RAMP B, BLOCK 64, DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITY to Knutson Construction Company. Memo from City Manager noted. Ernie Lehman reported on a meeting of the Downtown Merchants where there MICROFILMED BY DORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES Council Activities November 13, 1979 Page 3 was unanimous consensus that the start of the second ramp was imperative. spaces be put wherever they can be, to They requested that parking alleviate parking problems. They will revitalize the Park & Shop program. During Council discussion of alternatives, the suggestion was made that number construction in College St. lot could be phased -toarking lot withprovidemshuttle of spaces. Staff will pursue use of Granddadd deProsse absent. bus service. Affirmative roll call vote, 6/0, Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-532, Bk. 59, p. 1339, ADOPTING THE RALSTON CREEK WATERSHED SToRMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AS THE GUIDE FOR ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE RALSTON CREEK WATERSHED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. 59 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Pi 1340, APPROVING THE AGREEMENT TESTING SERVICES, INC. of Cedar unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-533, Bk. , FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH SOIL Rapids. Affirmative roll call vote 9 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-534, Bk. 5, p. 1341, APPROVING OFFICIAL STREET COriSTRUCTION PROGRAM foattentFY 8on'Bto Councilpersons Neuhauser, Roberts, and disagreement with several ;tams listed. City Mgr. Berlin asked that the minutes reflect that this Resolution is needed to comply with State requirements and does not represent the Council's policy decisions regarding capital items in the budget. Resolution adopted, 5/1, on Erdahl, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, following roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer. Nays: Ferret. Absent: deProsse. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-535, Bk. 59, pp, 1342-1344, APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA the for ect. Public Works easements employeerasorequest�OCity tor xe for Manager stated thatthisxpendi edture need would tend to minimize City liability. Resolution adopted 4/2, on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Perret, Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl. Nays: Neuhauser, Roberts. Absent: deProsse. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-536, Bk. 59 pp. 1345-1346, EXPRESSING AN INTENT BY CITY COUNCIL TO COOPERATE WIFOR TH THE UNIVERSITY OF INCONSTRUCTION OF WA ROAD TOTIHEOHA KEYS PORTS ARENA AT THEOBTAIN LEGISLATIVEATIONS UNIVERSIITYTOF IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-537, Bk. 59, p, 1347, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL BY ESTABLISHING A PAY RANGE FOR THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. ion on an Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, fordefer eparkc purposes (Hickory ordinance dedicating certain city property Hill Park). Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, deProsse absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIIIES Council Activities November 13, 1979 Page 4 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn 8:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR BIE STOLFUS, CITY ERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES COMPLETE 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 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., 10/16/79, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. 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 CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 79-510, p. 1314, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR DRUG FAIR INC. dba DRUG FAIR f14, 2425 Muscatine Avenue. 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 of Grant Court between Grant Street and Rundell Street. 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. IIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CE DAN RAP In S•DES rIO 1MCS 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, 330h 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 1. 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, p. 1319, SETTING A BID DATE OF NOVEMBER 20, 1979, FOR "THE MODULAR BUILDING RENOVATION AT THE IOWA CITY SERVICE CENTER". Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. r.. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DE, ❑OIH[s L' 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 NO. 78-2891 (CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSING CODE) re ceiling heights, handrails, guardrails, faucet installations, and liqht 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. ROBERT A..VEVERA, MA OR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK j I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CUM RAPIDS•DES 1101MfS MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 10/30/79 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is wP.M. atthe �Civic uCenter reMayorgVevera3presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret (7:40 P.M.), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. 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 the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as presented. rovOf Official Councilpmtga, 10/16/79, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. 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 CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 79-510, p. 1314, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR DRUG FAIR N4, 2425 Muscatine Avenue. 1315,RAD ADOPTING sSUPPLEMENT NUMBER TW0Book 59: RES.511TO 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. Pelting 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 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAHDS•DES '10111[S Official Actions Club inviting Councilmembers to attend events, Octcber 30, 1979 no reply necessary. Paqe 2 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 of Grant Court between Grant Street and Rundell Street. 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. 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 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•Dr,, t10 RIrS official Actions October 30, 1970 Page 3 FUM 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. 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. 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 goad 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, p. 1319, SETTING A BID DATE OF NOVEMBER 20, 1979, FOR "THE MODULAR BUILDING RENOVATION AT THE IOWA CITY SERVICE CENTER". Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 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. 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 BOI 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 NO. 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, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB U. BAR RAPT DS- Dr' 110 1urS Official Actions seconded by Perret, that the ordinance be finally October 30, 1979 adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote Page 9 unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn 8:05 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. A more complete description of Council activities is on f.'e in the office of the City Clerk. s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK Submitted n 11/2/79 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DEs '10IRES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 29, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 22, 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. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Hellin;. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel N79-27, 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. Public ging 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. ResubLot 90 T 'n Cae, Final Plat First const % on 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 BUSINESS CC tt 400-450 I. City Mgr. Berlin out ined the project for repair of� l�e/r807r$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. Clerl; Stolfus advised Councilmembers to bring in their Municipal Codes so that Supplement N1 could be inserted. HOUSING CODE AMENDMENTS AND PENDING LITIGATION 450 -End Kucharzak, Steinbach, Cook, Ryan, Seydel present. Tapp. 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 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB C.EOAR RAP IDS- D[s R01MCS Page 2 Informal Council October 22, 1979 been referred to Resources Conservation Coma. for consideration of energy benefits. Citizen input on amendments can he 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 reviewed. Chairperson of the Housing Comm. Diane Klaus presented concerns of the Commission. Rules will be suspended and three 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. Council adjourned 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 Vitosh called attention to the report presented, and discussed the comments from the auditors. Council discussed delegation of a person who would have responsibility to monitor compliance with grant procedures, deciding to discuss the matter during budget discussions. 22% of City's total receipts are from government grants. Johansen stated that the State Auditor had requested comments on 7 particular items. The auditors noted compliance with the sample items audited. A status report on the insurance problem will be sent to Council later. ADDITIONAL OFFICE SPACE Kraft, Ryan, Hayeki present. 196-295 Berlin advised tat the memo dealt with a short-term alternative for the 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 depend on a bond issue. APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS There were no o Jections to t e 'appointment of Jack I. Young. EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by deProsoe, seconded by Erdahl to adjourn to executive session for discussion for an update on Collective Bargaining with Fire Union under 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 unanimously. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEnmR RAPiDs.nEs �101u Es INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 12, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 12, 1979, 1:30 P.M., Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, deProsse, Perret, Roberts, Erdahl (1:45 P.M.). Absent: Vevera. I STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions as noted. TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel 79-28, Side 1, 2360 -End, and Side 2, 1-1660. AGENDA -COUNCIL TIME 1: Balmer asked for clarification of Item N16 City Property, Cemetery, and Hickory Hill Park BerDedicating Certain clear legal definition on boundaries was needed forlin grantvised purposthat es. a This area for park land is not suitable for Cemetery use. 2. Nehauser advised that the Council Legi any legislative matters. 9 slative Comm, would meet monthly with legislators, and pale Hellinwould be the contact person for 3. Regarding Item #11, contract for Soil Testing Services, this procedure is the only alternative if we would have another problem in the future. 4. Council discussed Item N13, funding of utility employee for Corridor Sewer project. Atty. Ryan stated that the intent of the resolution is that the Univ, was assuming control and responsibility. This item could be deferred until the question is resolved re responsibility. Councilman Erdahl arrived, 1:45 P.M. 5. Perret stated that with construction of the new road system for the Univ. arena, he had met with residents of Park Road who did not want traffic on Park Road and Rocky Shore Drive increased or encouraged because of this new road. Staff will investigate some design alternatives. 6. Regarding appointments to the special task committee of I. C. Community School Dist. re construction of indoor swimming facilities, Neuhauser volunteered to serve as elected official. Buxton has expressed interest in serving as citizen representative. Showalter will attend meetings. 7. Berlin commented on rescheduling the so that neighbodiscussion of Spruce St. drainage rs can attend. B. Erdahl called attention to the waiver of storm window regulations. Housing Comm. Chr y P• Diane Klaus advised that the Comm, had not et heard the Town & Campus appeal. Kucharzak commented that the Comm. will give I Staff input on interpretation of certain sections, such as definition of 'alternative to storm windows'. 9. Erdahl also advised that there was no security guard at Mark IV now, and residents allege at there no police owner/managing artic{gecidednottoppate in the Sec. 8 program. SeyBerlin will check to see if there is routine police patrolel advised that P 2360 -End UBLIC HOUSING SITES Seydel present. Seydel gave an update on the status of three sites. Re Site N1, from Side 2, University Baptist Church, he advised that HUD will a 1-522 ditch is removed. P&z Comm. voted 0/5 denying the rezoning,iandfatphe e tion from property owners will require a majority vote of Council to rezone Council discussed drainage into Willow Creek, appropriate zone in Comprehen- sive Plan, H of units applied for, commitment to public housing, strictness MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RANDS -DES F10111ES _.- Informal Council Page 2 November 12, 1915 of HUD regulations, & possibility of asking P&Z what area they had in mind for public housing construction. Randall Miller, representing the seller of the property, stated the Church would not sell to anyone but the City. Valda Gebhard, 8 Westgate Circle, presented letter outlining concerns re drainage, density, busing to schools, and safety if area rezoned. Boothroy stated that Horn School principal had said enrollment was declining. Berlin advised that Vevera had said he would not vote for the rezoning, Balmer & Roberts agreed and stated their reasons. With 3 'no' votes, public hearing will not need to be held for this site. On Site N.2, 8 units (2 four-plexes), across the street from Gays Funeral Home, and Site k3, 36 units (12 three-bedroom units), Council had no objections to submission. BLOCK 64 PARKING LOT Plastino, Vitosh present. 522-867 Memo from Plastino in meeting folder noted. Construction plans to complete partial area for parking by Thanksgiving were discussed. Changes to reduce cost were explained. Spaces for Christmas shopper parking compared to last year were discussed. Postponement of award of contract for second ramp and ramifications were noted. Vitosh commented on financing, if a delay. Merchants Don Hebert & Ernie Lehman were present and spoke of the need of more parking j spaces, and possible delay of the contract until Jan. lst. Staff to contact contractor. Later in the afternoon Bob Hardin, representing Knutson Con- struction Co. appeared and discussed price increases if project is delayed, 1363-1660 and stated that they could not take steel delivery and store it because of j tight space onsite. He advised that they would prefer not accept a delay of i the bid. Vitosh was requested to provide financial information concerning I rebid, additional costs because of inflation, and affect of increase in rates. Also number of spaces available in the downtown area. This information will 9 be discussed at the formal meeting. EVALUATION OF CITY MANAGER 867-870 There were no objections to the use of procedure .used last year, starting with 1 evaluation by Department Heads. Another time will be scheduled to discuss 1 the evaluations. PARKING PROHIBITIONS Plastino present. 870-1363 Plastino pointed out the problem with the present system, as called to Council's attention by Della Grizel. Various alternatives to correct the problems were discussed. Signs could read "No Parking Anytime, Except Odd(or Even, depending on prohibition) during Snow Emergency, and could be installed. Staff to correct problems. Meeting adjourned, 4:30 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES