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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-11-20 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 20, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/20/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Hayek, Helling, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-26, Side 2, 1-575. City Clerk Stolfus requested an addition to Consent Calendar, the letter from Della Grizel re no parking signs. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 11/6/79, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment -11/7/79; Planning and Zoning Comm. -9/29/79; Resources Conservation Comm. - 9/25/79 & 11/8/79; Airport Comm. -9/8/79 & 9/18/79; Bd. of Library Trustees -9/26/79. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 59, recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79- 534A, p. 1348, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR FIRST AVENUE LOUNGE, 819 First Avenue. RES. 79-535A, p. 1349, APPROVING REFUND OF PORTION OF CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FEE. RES. 79-536A, p. 1350, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 79-537A, P. 1351, SUNDAY SALES FOR INC. LTD. dba THE SANCTUARY RESTAURANT, 405 S. Gilbert. Public hearings were set for December 4, 1979, on amending the FY80 Community Development Block Grant Budget and to receive citizen comments re second year application for funding the Lower Ralston Creek -Small Cities Project. RES. 79-538, p. 1352, ACCEPTING PAVING AND STORM SEWER IN RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 90 OF TY'N CAE ADDITION, PART 2. Correspondence: Charles Wunder, re proposed route to new University of Iowa Sports Arena, referred to City Mgr. for reply. Memo from Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition on Crosby Lane, noted. Della Grizel, re parking for snow emergencies, referred to City Mgr. for reply. Application for use of streets and public grounds: request from Ms. Kathy Davis to use Blackhawk Minipark for sale of Bluebird's candy November 16, from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M., approved. Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearings as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES Council Activities November 20, 1979 Page 2 Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, that the ordinance vacating the right-of-way of Grant Court between Grant Street and Rundell Street, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider adopted, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance vacating the right-of-way of Fifth Avenue north of F Street to Muscatine Avenue, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider adopted, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Steve Cook, 218 W. Benton, reported on harassment from Sanitation employees regarding a missing stove incident. He also threatened to take the Council to Court if the street was not put in front of his house. City Atty. Hayek advised Cook to have his attorney contact him (Hayek), and he will attempt to work out something. John Suchomel, 330! S, Lucas, thanked Council and Metro Pavers for the paving behind the Zion Luthern Church. He also reported that the streets had been full of litter this week because he had been on vacation. It was moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to ask the citizens of Iowa City to please be more careful with littering, especially until John can recover and come back to work. Motion carried unanimously. Stan Barta, RR #6, advised Council that one of the electrical commissioners was under the influence of alcohol when an applicant appeared for a test, and stated that a notice of a meeting to discuss amendments to the electrical ordinance was not received by interested persons in time to attend the meeting. James Hynes discussed the action taken concerning the first complaint. City Mgr. Berlin will investigate the sending of the notice. Regarding the investigation of the controversy between the Board & the City Mgr., Berlin noted that the second meeting had been held and Council would soon receive a copy of the minutes, and his recommendations. Larry Lynch, Councilmember-elect, called to Council's attention the discussion by the Airport Commission to void contracts and leases, and asked that a councilmember monitor the Commission meetings. City Atty. Hayek noted that the Commission will be discussing options and courses of action they might take with their attorney, Wm. Tucker. Atty. Hayek was asked to investigate procedures for recall of commissioners, and comment on leases. This report will be in 11/30 packet. Mayor Vevera announced a vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/82, on the Resources Conservation Comm., appointment to be made at 1/8/80 meeting. Balmer called attention to Dir. Public Works memo regarding business district thru traffic, and asked that the memo be routed to the Chamber of Commerce & Downtown Association for their comment, and then brought back for Council discussion. Neuhauser asked for the status of the Beldon Ave. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES !101 BES Council Activities November 20, 1979 Page 3 rezoning appeal. Atty. Hayek stated that an appeal petition had been filed by the neighbors to the Board of Adjustment. Vevera called attention to the cemetery wall project. Berlin stated that Hauber & Public Works would explore a way to have the sidewalk and stabilize the ee�nx wall. Perret asked when Council would discuss the committee for the Rehab program. Staff will schedule discussion at an informal meeting. Perret also called attention to the wobbling of the flood -lite poles in the Plaza. Staff will check to see if they were designed that way. City Manager Berlin reported that the construction of the parking ramp is on schedule. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-539, Bk. 59, p. 1353, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT SITE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-540, Bk. 59, p. 1354, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR MODULAR BUILDING RENOVATION, IOWA CITY SERVICE CENTER to George Kondora for Division I, $11,780 (plumbing); Jones Construction for Division II, $3,685 (heating); and Nate Moore for Division III, $9,625 (electrical). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-541, Bk. 59, pp. 1355-1356, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH AFSCME AMENDING ARTICLE VIII SECTION 4 OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND AFSCME FOR THE CONTRACT DATED JULY 1, 1978 THRU JUNE 30, 1980, (standby for Street Division snow season). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-542, Bk. 59, p. 1357, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT CONTRACTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-543, Bk. 59, p. 1358, SETTING PARKING RATES FOR THE IOWA CITY PARKING SYSTEM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to delete from the agenda a resolution re the leasing of additional parking with Grand Daddy's. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn 8:25 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR �1 ABBIE TOLFUS, ITY'CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MORIES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 5, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 5, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, deProsse, Vevera, Erdahl, Perret, (1:40 PM). Absent: Roberts. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel N79-26, Side 1, 696-2360. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. 700-750 T 'n Cae Subd.-Ordinance and Resolutions ready for next week. Board of Adjustment Special hearing on exception for zoning requested y aw eye Cablevision, staff recommending approval. Council did not want to take a position re the request. A communication has gone from the Broadband Communications Commission to the Board of Adjustment. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 750-960 1. Regarding minutes of Resources Conservation Comm., Balmer asked what provisions were made for space for the intern. There is no permanent space, either they work in Tinklenberg's office or the conference room. 2. Item 7b. Appointment to special task committee for swimming pool, to be deferred. Buxton mentioned for citizen representative. 'Majority aqreed to appoint Roberts to JCRPC Nominatinn Committee. 3. It was suggested that applicants for the Library Board be contacted in regard to vacancies on other Boards & Commissions. 4. Item 3.d.1, Plastino's memo in regard to Grizel proposal concerning no -parking signs. City Mgr. Berlin asked that Plastino be allowed to show the changes on a map to Councilmembers at informal session. 5. Council discussed whether or not there should be a Council policy acknowledging concern over city employees when they are injured, It was decided that the Mayor would send a letter. SPRUCE STREET DRAINAGE Schmadeke present. Schmadeke explained the three options. Council discussed results of 960-1306 cleaning out the ditch and cutting down the high portion. Grading of three yards would be needed. A project could be funded with Block Grant Funds, and installation of a pipe would make it maintenance froe. Staff was asked to re-examine the possibility of having the residents grade down ue the ditch, nderstandingthat dif that doesn't s, the City uimprove nthe tproblem, the wCity twould put in the pipe. UNIVERSITY OF IOWA BASKETBALL ARENA Randall Bezanson, Richard Gibson and Max Hawkins, for the University of Iowa, were present to discuss the slides shown for the project which included Outdoor Recreation Space, Remodeling the Fieldhouse, and schematic design for the Arena, which will house intercollegiate athletics estimates are 'in budget'. Construction of the new road to connect with Woolf Ave. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB UPAP. RAPIDS•DE;-10111ES Page 2 Informal Council November b, 1979 to serve both hospital and athletic complexes was explained. Also a new west entrance to campus, junction with Hwy. 6/218 will be needed at a cost of $550,000, which can be funded by IDOT as a primary, secondary highway. Bezanson proposed that under Chapter 307.A.5 of the Iowa Code, the City request an appropriation of $1,300,000 from the General Assembly to be given to the Executive Council for the construction of the road up from the intersection of Hwy. 6/218. No funding would be required from the City. The University would build the road for the City and then the City would dedicate the road to the University. The following topics were also discussed: traffic projections, signalization, bikepaths, possible City work on Newton Road. There were no objections by Councilmembers to adding a Preliminary Resolution to the 11/13 agenda. RALSTON CREEK WATERSHED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN Plastino present. 1308-1754 Plastino reported on the meeting with Regina Schoolboard. Atty. Meardon will be sending the City the outcome of that meeting re the North Branch dam. Staff will continue design, but will stop short of construction depending on the outcome of the litigation. Land acquisiton for the South Branch dam is going well, altho land costs were high. There was not enough HCDA funding for this,so money from the N. Branch funds was used, so increased funding will need to be budgeted for N. Branch dam in the next budget. A report is out regarding Channel Improvements, $2,091,000 funding package over a 4 year period, from unknown federal funds, bond issue or massive special assessments. $635,000 for land acquisition. This can be discussed with budget discussion. Council will be asked to consider the idea of a drainage crew on a 4-6 month basis, working thruout the City. Plastino noted a shortage of Road Use Tax funds for operating expenses in the street program this year. E.P.A. does not fund storm sewer projects. Any project would be an increase level of service in the operations budget. Neuhauser suggested that additional property tax received from improvements in the Small Cityes area could be ear -marked for Ralston Creek improvements, Staff to report on amount with next report. Timeschedule for purchase of land for sewer plant will be reported on by Dietz. Information on how the river will be helped will be needed. Several concerns need to be discussed. SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL PROGRAM Kucharzak, Seydel, Stockman present 1754-2360 Kucharzak's memo outlining the program was noted. Council discussed use of personnel, need for concensus on level of enforcement, fee structure, priority system by districts, assistance for elderly and handicapped. Staff will investigate how to decide on eligibility. Council asked that there be limited snow plowing of parks until people can get out of their homes. The consensus of Council was that basically the program made sense, will start with existing personnel, work out purchase of equipment, have lots of publicity, increase the costs, utilize magistrate's court. EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl to adjourn to executive session, 4:30 P.M in the Conference Room, for discussion of (I'ir(!) collective bargaining under Sec. 9.3. Affirmative roll call vote unaniniow., 5/0, Mayor Vevera out of the room, Roberts absent. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Vitosh, Brown. Taped on Reel H15, Side 1, Z Side 2, 1-284. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl to adjourn, 5:15 PM, Motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Roberts absent, deProsse left meeting at 5:10 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB C[DAG kA I IIS•m[', 70IIt[ 5 MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 11/6/79 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/6/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Perret. Mayor Vevera proclaimed November 11-17, 1979 as Youth Appreciation Week. 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., 10/23/79, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Electrical Examiners and Appeals - 10/17/79; United Action for Youth Bd. - 9/18/79; Riverfront Comm. - 10/24/79; Human Rights Comm. - 10/22/79; Planning & Zoning Comm. - 10/22/79; Resources Conservation Comm. - 10/9/79; Housing Appeals Bd. - 10/11/79; Parks and Recreations Comm. - 10/10/79. Resolutions, Book 59: RES. 79-518, p. 1322, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER IN MT. PROSPECT, PART IV. RES. 79-519, p. 1323, ACCEPTING SERVICE BUILDING SANITARY SEWER PROJECT. Correspondence: Letter from Della Grizel re placement of "no parking" signs, referred to City Manager for reply. Letter from Brad Meyers re transit routes, referred to the City Manager for reply. Memo from Traffic Engr. re parking on Cedar St., noted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to defer action on an ordinance amending the final PAD plan of Ty'n Cae, Parts 1 and 2, for one week. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent. Larry McNertney, 1602 Dover Street, presented a petition signed by 1175 persons requesting a north -south bus route on First Avenue. City Mgr. Berlin will discuss with staff and report to Council at a later date. John Suchomel, 330h N. Lucas, appeared re whether or not handicapped spaces being reserved on main floor of parking ramp. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB unnR RAP i:)S.9Ls 'cnlu[s Official Actions Mayor Vevera announced the following November 6, 1979 vacancies: one vacancy for a five year term Page 2 expiring January 1, 1985, on the Bd. of Adjustment; three vacancies for three year terms expiring January 1, 1983, on the Human Relations Comm.; three vacancies for three year terms expiring January 1, 1983, on Resources Conservation Com.; one vacancy for an unexpired term ending July 1, 1980, on Committee on Community Needs. The above appointments will be announced December 11, 1979. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to appoint Councilmembers Glenn Roberts to the Nominating Committee of Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-520, Bk. 59, p. 1324, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT, to Cedar Hill Construction for 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvements. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-521, Bk. 59, p. 1325, GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TERMINAL IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CITY PARK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-522, Bk. 59, p. 1326, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE CEDAR RAPIDS AND IOWA CITY RAILWAY COMPANY FOR THE CORRIDOR SEWER PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-523, Bk. 59, p. 1327, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH SHIVE-HATTERY AND ASSOCIATES FOR SOIL TESTING AND SURVEYING SERVICES TO THE NORTH BRANCH DETENTION STRUCTURE OF RALSTON CREEK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. 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 the ORDINANCE 79-2978, Bk. 16, pp. 144-146, AMENDING ORDINANCE 78-2891 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, THE HOUSING CODE, by suspending enforcement of the existing requirements for storm windows and storm doors until November 1, 1980, be voted upon MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB �:EPAW RAPIDS.DE". 'iJ!gIS Official Actions for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll Nwenber 6, 1979 call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Page 3 deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ferret absent. 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 and second consideration and vote be waived, and the ORDINANCE 79-2979, Bk. 16, pp. 147-149, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2550 ARITCLE V SIDEWALKS DIVISION 3 ICE AND SNOW REMOVAL, TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND TO PROVIDE RULE MAKING (H.I.S.) AUTHORITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn the meeting 7:45 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. s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK Sitbmitt d to PresG�Citi�en on �/ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB EDAR RAPIDS- DEs •tunas COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES November 6, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/6/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councllmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Rnberts, Vevera. Absent: Ferret. Staffinembers present: Hayek, Helling, Berlin, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape #79-26, Side 1, 1473-1704. Mayor Vevera proclaimed November 11-17, 1979 as Youth Appreciation Week. 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., 10/23/79, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Electrical Examiners and Appeals - 10/17/79; United Action for Youth Bd. - 9/18/79; Riverfront Comm. - 10/24/79; Human Rights Comm. - 10/22/79; Planning & Zoning Comm. - 10/22/79; Resources Conservation Comm. - 10/9/79; Housing Appeals Bd. - 10/11/79; Parks and Recreations Comm. - 10/10/79. Resolutions, Book 59: RES. 79-51B, p. 1322, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER IN MT. PROSPECT, PART IV. RES. 79-519, p. 1323, ACCEPTING SERVICE BUILDING SANITARY SEWER PROJECT. Correspondence: Letter from Della Grizel re placement of "no parking" signs, referred to City Manager for reply. Letter from Brad Meyers re transit routes, referred to the City Manager for reply. Memo from Traffic Engr. re parking on Cedar St., noted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to defer action on an ordinance amending the final PAD plan of Ty'n Cae, Parts 1 and 2, for one week. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent. Larry McNertney, 1602 Dover Street, presented a petition signed by 1175 persons requesting a north -south bus route on First Avenue. City Mgr. Berlin will discuss with staff and report to Council at a later date. John Suchomel, 330 N. Lucas, appeared re whether or not handicapped spaces being reserved on main floor of parking ramp. Mayor Vevera announced the following vacancies: one vacancy for a five year term expiring January 1, 1985, on the Bd. of Adjustment; three vacancies for three year terms expiring January 1, 1983, on the Human Relations Comm.; three vacancies for three year terms expiring January MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB f.E0AR RAPIDS•D( Council Activities November 6, 1979 Page 2 7, 7983, on Resources Conservation Com.; one vacancy for an unexpired term ending July 1, 1980, on Committee on Community Needs. The above appointments will be announced December 11, 1979. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to appoint Councilmembers Glenn Roberts to the Nominating Committee of Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent. po ments to the committee oof the Iowaannounced City Community School IDI District will be deferredtoask ne week. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-520, Bk 591 P. 1324, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT, to Cedar Hill Construction for 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvements. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-521, Bk. 59, p. 1325, GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TERMINAL IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CITY PARK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent, Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-522 Bk. 59, P. 1326, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE CEDAR RAPIDS AND roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, IOWA CITY RAILWAY COMPANY FOR THE CORRIDOR SEWER PROJECT. Affirmative Perret absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-523, Bk. 59, P. 1327, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT SURVEYING WITH SHIVE-HATTERY AND ASSOCIATES FOR SOIL TESTING AND SERVICES STRUCT E OFRALSTON CREEK. Affi mats a roll call voteDunan mo ON s, 6/0, Perret absent. 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 the ORDINANCE 79-2978, Bk, 16, pp, 144-146, AMENDING ORDINANCE 78-2891 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY HOUSING CODE, by suspending enforcement of the existing requirements for storm windows and storm doors until November 1, 1980 THE for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,� Perret absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -,DE', •IDIIILS Council Activities November 6, 1979 Page 3 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 and second consideration and vote be waived, and the ORDINANCE 79-2979, Bk. 16, pp. 147-149, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2550 ARITCLE V SIDEWALKS DIVISION 3 ICE AND SNOW REMOVAL, TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND TO PROVIDE RULE MAKING (H.I.S.) AUTHORITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn the meeting 7:45 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES ...' INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 19, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION; November 19, 1919, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Erdahl, Roberts, Perret, Vevera. Absent: deProsse TAPE-RECORCED on Tape 79-28, Side 2, 1-1660, and Tape 79-29, Side 1, 1-490. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present 1660-1700 Ordinance Vacating portion of Grant Court & portion of Fifth Ave. will be on the agenda for first consideration. Board of Adjustment will continue public hearing on special exception for the Cable TV on 12/5. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 1700-1745 1. Because the possibility of another level of the parking ramp being open for holiday parking, the Council decided to not consider Item N13, contract with Granddaddys. 2. City Clerk Stolfus called attention to addition to Consent Calendar of letter from Della Grizel on parking for snow emergency. 3. YOUTH HOMES, INC. Letter in 11/16 packet noted. Faith Knowler & 1745-2166 Ron Henderson present. They explained the request for receipt of $4,000 now instead of 1/1/80, of their allotment from the City. Occupancy problems and acceptance of SE Asia refugees, discussed. Council consensus was to agree to the request. I 4. PARKING FOR SNOW EMERGENCY Della Grizel, Plastino present. 2166 -End A letter from Grizel was distributed. She pointed out that the City would be establishing calendar parking on narrow streets, and questioned what hours the prohibition would be in effect. Council discussed method of informing public, use of paper signs posted when ready to plow area, clarification that ordinance was for use when a snow emergency, probably a couple times a year (12 inches or so). A majority agreed to moving signs in Grizel's neighborhood, essentially South of Kirkwood from Gilbert to Seventh and Bypass 6 to Burlington, and to use the paper signs with the present Ordinance enforcement for snow emergency. Roberts asked that it be noted that he was not in favor of this procedure. Plastino memo 11/16 noted. 5. LABOR PROTECTION PROVISION IN CITY CONTRACTS Hayek present. Memo from City Atty. Hayek noted, a copy was sent to Joe Grant. Hayek advised that there is a specific and adequate procedure, and Council - members agreed. Grant did not attend the meeting for discussion. PUBLIC HOUSING SITES -CITY OWNED PROPERTY Seydel, Kucharzak present. Tape 79-29 ! Lye Seydel distributeda memo s ng pertinent data on seven sites Side 1, owned by the City for possible use as public housing construction sites, 1-430 Project 22-3, 48 units. He requested that public hearing be set for vacation; with use for public housing or disposal by some other means (sale), and Council agreed on the following sites: 333 S Lucas, 921 N. Dodge, 441 Rundell St., 835 Third Ave., 1900 F. St., 500 Grant Court, & 2010 Muscatine Ave. Seydel commented that the time taken for research will be charged back to the program. Berlin advised that re 500 Grant Court, HUD requirements would need to be revised before the City could comply. The gas line for 2010 Muscatine & 835 Third Ave. would be removed by Ia.-Ill. at no cost to the City. Council suggested that the City retain MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1DIRCS Informal Council I Page 2 November 19, 1979 title to the creek area at 1900 F. St. Seydel stated that when the total package is advertised, he might ask Council to underwrite the price of the I lots to be used. 'He mentioned that money gained in sale of lots could be earmarked for future public housing purposes. Seydel has had several inquiries re construction by private developers program. AFSCME CONTRACT AMENDMENT/STANDBY TIME Plastino, Brown present. 430-490 Plastino exp acne previous pracf ce. Memo in 11/16 packet noted. There would be no pyramiding of overtime. Brown advised that standby time was already in the contract, the hours were negotiated instead of car use. WASHINGTON STREET A Counci mem ers agreed with memo in 11/16 packet re temporary parking on Washington Street between Capitol and Clinton, and agreed to opening of the transit interchange on November 26th, instead of providing temporary parking. EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret to adjourn to executive session for discussion of collective bargaining, under Sec. 9.13 and litigation, under Sec. 6.1.c, re Freeway 518. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. 3:35 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Kraft, Hayek. Tape- recorded on Reel N15, Side 2, 284-2371. Council discussed negotiations re Police contract. Atty. David Elderkin reported re Freeway 518, status of litigation. Councilman -elect Larry Lynch was present for discussion of litigation. Staffinembers Brown, Miller & Vitosh were also present for discussion of collective bargaining. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret to adjourn, 6:05 P.M. Motion carried, unanimously. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES raDIMEs