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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-12-11 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES December 11, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 12/11/79, 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, Helling, Hayek, Stolfus, Chiat, Hencin. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-26, Side 2, 1810 -End & Tape 79- 30, Side 2, 1-198. City Clerk Stolfus requested the addition of a motion setting a public hearing on changes in route structure for the Iowa City Transit System to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as amended: Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning and Zoning Comm. - 10/22/79; United Action for Youth Bd. - 10/22/79 & 11/19/79; Resources Conservation Comm. - 11/29/79; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. - 11/20/79; Airport Comm. - 11/27/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 59, as recommended by the City Clerk: RES. 79-548, p. 1363, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR JAY RARICK AND TERRY O'BRIEN dba THE VINE, 529 S. Gilbert St., RES. 79-549, p. 1364, APPROVING REFUND OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Resolutions, Book 59: RES. 79-550, p. 1365, ACCEPTING CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PHASE II -A PROJECT. RES. 79-551, p. 1366, ACCEPTING PAVEMENT AND STORM SEWER AND BOX CULVERT FOR THE BDI SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT. RES. 79-552, p. 1367, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN WINDSHIRE. RES. 79-553, p. 1368, ACCEPTING PAVING AND STORM SEWER FOR VILLAGE GREEN, PART 10. Correspondence: Letter from Iowa City Crisis Intervention Center re funding for Spouse Abuse Victim Advocacy Program, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Petition from 43 residents from the area of Autumn Park Apts. asking for bus shelter, referred to the City Mgr. for reply, with petition on file at the Clerk's office. Letter from Robert Lumpa requesting the City Council to refer to the Planning and Zoning Comm. a request for vacation of a portion of land on Amhurst Street, and a letter from William Robinson re the same matter, referred to the P&Z Comm. Memos from Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition on J Street, in the cul-de-sac at the south end of Western Rd., and in the area bounded by Burlington Street, Gilbert Street, Highway 6 and Seventh Avenue, noted. Motion setting a public hearing for December 18, 1979, at 7;30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, on changes in the route structure of the Iowa City Transit System and installation of designated bus stop locations on all routes. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•Dfs NOIRES Council Activities December 11, 1979 Page 2 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that ORDINANCE 79-2981, Bk. 16, pp. 151-152, VACATING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF GRANT COURT BETWEEN GRANT STREET AND RUNDELL STREET, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that ORDINANCE 79-2982, Bk. 16, pp. 153-154, VACATING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FIFTH AVENUE NORTH OF F STREET TO MUSCATINE AVENUE, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mary Jo Small, 427 Bayard St., appeared representing Goodwill Industries, presented a letter and explained their request for waiver of penalty on special assessment for First Ave. Realignment Project. City Atty. Hayek called attention to the opinion from Asst. Atty. Ryan, 7/79, but stated that he would review the situation and report back. Glenn Muller also commented. City Mgr. Berlin advised that a report on the status of special assessments levied with Johnson Co. Treasurer's office would be provided also. Mike Cain, Cedar Rapids Local 405, appeared concerning an alleged violation of the electrical code in construction at Procter & Gamble. City Mgr. Berlin stated that the department had investigated, and a written report would be prepared for Council, along with a copy of the letter outlining the complaint. Stan Barta, R#1, Iowa City, also appeared. Mayor Vevera announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending July 1, 1980, on the Committee on Community Needs. The appointment will be made at the January 15, 1980 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to defer the appointment to the Bd. of Adjustment, until after an informal meeting of the Board, Council and staff. Motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of votes: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: deProsse, Erdahl. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Stephen Lampe, 1134 E. Jefferson, to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 1980, on the Committee on Community Needs. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to appoint Harold Hueholt, 330 Orchard Ct. and Philip Hotka, 1908 "G" Street, to three-year terms expiring January 1, 1983, on the Resources Conservation Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The other three-year term will be re -advertised. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES HOMES Council Activities December 11, 1979 Page 3 Mayor Vevera asked Councilmember deProsse to attend the January 29, 1980, Council meeting, for a special ceremony to thank her for her six years of service to the City, as her resignation Monday had caught them unprepared. Attorney Hayek explained procedure that could be used to appoint Councilman elect Larry Lynch to the vacancy on the Council for the rest of the month of December, and recommended that a resolution be added to next week's agenda confirming the appointment. There were no objections from Councilmembers. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-554, Bk. 59, p. 1369, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEREBY THE CITY SHALL PLACE A BUS SHELTER ON THE GROUNDS OF THE HOOVER SCHOOL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved secondd 1370,AUTH RIZINGmTHE MAYOReTObS GN AND THE Cto ITYRCCLERK 9TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING PROGRAM, to pave a portion of North Dubuque Rd. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0 Councilmembers present. , all Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-556, Bk. 59, P. 1371, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 1980 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (SPECIAL REVENUE FUND) BUDGET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to defer consideration of a resolution authorizing and directing solicitation of offers to purchase land for private redevelopment, re Urban Renewal Disposition Parcel 64, until January 8, 1980. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. d by P. 1372,,eAU AUTHORIZING THE MAYORdTOySIGNaAND THEdCITYRCLERK TO ATT Bk. STSAN AGREEMENT WITH OUT OF DANGER, INC., DBA AID AND ALTERNATIVES FOR VICTIMS OF SPOUSE ABUSE (AAVSA), FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, REHABILITATE AND UTILIZE A SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF SPOUSE ABUSE. Resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Vevera, Balmer, Roberts. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to defer consideration of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute amendment 3 to the agreement with Wehner, Nowysz, Pattschull and Pfiffner, a partnership, to provide architectural services for the adaptive reuse of the old Post Office to serve as a Senior Center for Iowa City, Iowa. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. F - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities December 11, 1979 Page 4 Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-558, Bk. 59, p. 1373, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Nays: Roberts, Balmer. Concern was expressed by Councilmembers regarding enforcement. The suggestion was made that removal be prioritized on the following basis: 1) elderly -handicapped, 2) complaints, 3) other areas of the city. Donn Stanley, representing the Student Senate reported on action they are considering whereby students will volunteer to help remove snow for elderly -handicapped. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-559, Bk. 59, p. 1374, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACTS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote, 6/1, with deProsse voting "nay". Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-560, Bk. 59, pp. 1375-1376, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WHEREBY THE CITY SHALL ACQUIRE A PORTION OF THE COUNTRY KITCHEN PROPERTY, VACATE A PORTION OF SAND ROAD, AND RETAIN CERTAIN EASEMENTS FOR THE FAUS SOUTH GILBERT STREET PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote, 6/1, with deProsse voting "nay". Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-561, Bk. 59, p. 1377, EXEMPTING THE COLLEGE BLOCK BUILDING LOCATED AT 127 EAST COLLEGE FROM THE STORM WINDOW/DOOR REQUIREMENT FOUND UNDER CHAPER 17-4. (n) (2)g. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn 8:30 P.M. Motion carried. �9&-- ROBERT A. VEVERA,AYOhT R ABBIE 510LFUS, CITY CLUK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOInES ♦_, ' INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION DECEMBER 10, 1979 I- q 7 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December 10, 1979, 1:35 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Vevera, Neuhauser, deProsse (1:40 PM) Erdahl (1:40 P.M.), Perret (1:45 P.M.). Absent: None, STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel 79-29, Side 1, 1548 -End, Side 2, 1-993. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Regarding the letters concerning vacation of portion of Amhurst, City Mgr. Berlin advised that the matter should be referred by Council to the Planning & Zoning Commission. 2. Berlin also requested deferral of the item regarding the Senior Center, as some financial problems have not been resolved. 3. The formal agreement with the Iowa City Community School Dist. is for the purpose of assuming liability for the project. There are no objections from the school. Roberts stated that residents of West Park Road were requesting a bus shelter. Neuhauser noted that the Autumn Park area should also have a shelter Councilmembers deProsse, Erdahl & Perret arrived, 1:40/1:45 PM, 4. The City Manager explained the reason for the agreement with ACT regarding paving and stated it was not unreasonable to give credit if there is a future assessment project. 5. Councilmembers discussed holding of meetings for the rest of the year. There will be no meeting on Dec. 24th or 25th, Dec. 30th or Jan. 1st. The Organizational Meeting will be on Jan. 2nd. Council joint meeting with chairpersons of Boards and Commissions will be Thurs. 3:30 PM. Perret & Balmer will attend United Way meeting Wednesday at 3PM. Council Legis- lative Committee will meet with area Legislators BAM, Dec. 22nd. i. Neuhauser questioned taking action on the Resolution regarding Authorizing and Soliciting of Offers to Purchase Land for Private Redevelopment- U.R. Parcel 64, Hotel, and asked that Council be able to review the final prospectus including changes as discussed by Zuchelli & Council. The item will be deleted from the agenda. Mr. Lumpa was present to request action on vacation of Amhurst St. Staff will investigate findings by the Legal Dept. EXECUTIVE SESSION Tape -Recorded on Tape N16, Side 1, 1121-1236. Moved byeProsse, seconded by Perret to adjourn to executive session for discussion of Collective Bargaining under Sec. 9.3. Affirmative roll call vote 7/0, unanimous, 2:45 P.M. Council discussed Police, Fire & AFSCME collective bargaining. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Roberts to adjourn, 3:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. APPOINTMENTS TRere was Council consensus to appoint Jeanann Bartels to the Board of Adjustment; Steven Lampe to Committee on Community Needs; and Phil Hotka and Harold Hueholt to the Resources Conservation Commission, the other appointment to be readvertised, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES HOMES 1548-2414 2414-2440 Page 2 Informal Council December 10, 1979 TRANSIT RATES AND SCHEDULES Plastino, Mose, Hayek present. Staff 2440 -End was congratulate on a memo very well done. Berlin explained why a public hearing was being added to the agenda. Plastino reported that the agreements and disagreements of the bus drivers had been discussed at a meet- the m ing. Altho Councilmemberse e Of tconcentrating he public rongthe nthat ts �the ll bhearing ne awould agreed bet held, routes, and not including fares. Plastino indicated that it was important to consider their recommendations on A, C, G. & J. at this time. Funding to hire an assistant was discussed. No one on the staff has the qualifications. There was general consensus to seehowthe hiring of the extra employee can be in the MosecexpPaineddproblemspwithntransfers atdpeaknhours. Iouncil tiwasdiscuss Side suggested that use of flex -time by the University be investigated, along with consolidation t-242 of the three agencies. A site south of the service building could be used for bus storage. These ideas will be discussed at budget discussions. SPOUSE ABUSE SHELTER CONTRACT Kra t, Hencin, Coo , Ryan, C iat, Jones, & members of Spouse Abuse Shelter 242-410 present. City Mgr. Berlin requested that the contract be executed as soon as possible. Protection that the City would have is included in several ways in the proposed contract. Roberts objected to the 5 year time limit when the house would then not revert to the City. Legal advised that there would be a question of whether or not it was a grant. A memo on financial viability of the group was distributed. Other funding was discussed. A majority of the Council agreed with the proposed contract. GILBERT STREET PROJECT STATUS Chiat, Cook, Ryan present. 410-676 Cheat a vise tat eig t acquisitions had been firmed up with parcels N7, N6 & q3 condemned. Berlin stated that staff is at a point now with the settlements, that Council can now go ahead with the contract with Metro Pavers. Settlement with Country Kitchen was explained. Memo from Chiat in 12/4 packet noted. i SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL Kucharzak, Siders, present. 676-993 Kucharzak memo in 2/4 packet noted. Council discussed cooperation from { youth groups partially funded by City. Plans for publicity were explained. Enforcement time -frame was discussed, with Council agreeing that three inches i would trigger the process. It is planned that Parks & Rec. personnel will do the shoveling. City Mgr. Berlin noted that he would write U.A.Y & Mayors Youth re chore service for the elderly. Meeting adjourned, 5:35 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I101IIES AID AI.1D ALTEP.NATIVES FOP VICTIFS or SPOUSE ABUSE Board of Directors - November 1979 Susan Krohmer, Chairperson: R.N., Family Planning Nurse Practitioner University of Iowa Hospital Staff Nurse Roxanne Haldeman, Vice Chairperson: Community Organizer and Business Owner Virginia Jevne, Secretary: Graduate of the School of Social Work, University of Iowa Kay Duncan, Treasurer: Director, Iowa City Crisis Intervention Center 17ar�To Cook: Intake [•'orker, Johnson County Department of Social Services Owen Duffy- Psychologist in Private Practice Rhoda Harvey: Psychologist; Community Mental Health Center Nary Anne Klahn; Research Assistant, Child Psychiatry Department, University of Iowa I:ospital ,) Donnie Kriz: Community Organizer Kristy Kissel: Staff, Emma Goldman Clinic Sylvia Lewis: Attorney, hawkeye Legal Services Jefri Provost: Administrative Assistant, Women's•Resource and Action Center Pat Tadlock, (non-voting member): Iowa City Police Officer., Special Police Liaison J MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RANDS -DES MOINES