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Home My WebLink About1979-12-18 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES DECEMBER 18, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 12/18/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Councilmember-elect Lynch present. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Hencin, Mose, Plastino, Kucharzak, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-30, Side 1, 198-1643. Mayor Vevera proclaimed Tuesday, December 18, 1979, as National Unity Day. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-562, Bk. 59, p. 1378, APPOINTING LAWRENCE LYNCH TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF CAROL DEPROSSE AS A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser absent. Councilmember Lynch now present and voting. Mayor Vevera presented "Certificates of Appreciation" to Jeanette Fulton, Martha Fulton, Melissa Fulton, Mark Fulton, Ms. Norbert Malik, and Mary Malik, who assisted elderly and handicapped residents in planting trees provided by the Neighborhood Site Improvements Tree Planting Program. City Clerk Stolfus requested two additions to the Consent Calendar, Res. for Sunday Sales for Yen Ching Restaurant and a preliminary resolution relating to the Hawkeye Sports Arena at the University of Iowa. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as amended: Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers -11/27/79; Committee on Community Needs -12/5/79; Planning and Zoning Comm. -11/13/79 (inf.), 12/3/79 (inf.), 12/6/79; Resources Conservation Comm. -12/11/79; Human Rights Comm. -11/28/79 & 7/26/79 (spec.). Permit Resolutions, Bk. 59, recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79- 563, p. 1379, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 79-564, p. 1380, SUNDAY BEER SALES FOR SOUTHLAND COPR. dba 7 -ELEVEN #18048, 820 First Ave. RES. 79-565, p. 1381, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR RICHARD CORCORAN dba THE SHAMROCK, 525 South Gilbert. RES. 79-566, p. 1382, APPROVING CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 79-567, p. 1383, SUNDAY SALES FOR YEN CHING RESTAURANT, INC, dba YEN CHING, 1515 Mall Drive. RES. 79-568, p. 1384, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 79-569, p. 1385, SUNDAY SALES FOR RANDALL'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. dba RANDALL FOODS, 1851 Lower Muscatine Rd. Petitions: Petition for Suspension or Remission of Taxes on Account of Age or Infirmity for Mildred Jennings. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIUES _.. Council Activities December 18, 1979 Page 2 Motion setting a public hearing on a proposed resolution declaring that public convenience and necessity require the proposed taxicab service applied for by Hawkeye Cab Co. within the City of Iowa City. Public hearing will be held on January 22, 1980, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers. Resolutions, Bk. 59: RES. 79-570, p. 1386, ACCEPTING THE PAVING AT THE BOYRUM STREET CONNECTION WITH HIGHWAY 6, as constructed by Metro Pavers Inc. of Iowa City. RES. 79-571, p. 1387, ACCEPTING PAVEMENT, STORM SEWER AND SANITARY SEWER FOR COURT HILL -SCOTT BLVD. RES. 79-572, pp. 1388-1389, A PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 384.42 OF THE IOWA CODE, 1979, CONCERNING THE ROAD IMPROVE- MENTS RELATING TO THE HAWKEYE SPORTS ARENA AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. Correspondence: Letter from Della Grizel re elderly care legislation, referred to the City Manager for reply. Letter from James Wells re Mall bus route, referred to the City Manager for reply. Memos from Traffic Engr.: re yield sign on Sheridan Avenue at Seventh Avenue, re parking prohibition on Normandy Drive, re parking prohibitions on Seventh Avenue, re street light installation at Clover St./Friendship Avenue, re stop sign alternation on Rohret Rd., re stop sign on Petsel Place at Mormon Trek, and re stop sign installation at Flatiron Avenue/Sycamore Street. Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearing as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Bruce Glasgow, 934 N. Johnson, appeared regarding staff memo on sewer extension for N. Dodge St. Court. Berlin advised that Council had not yet received the memo. Glasgow explained the problem and requested a decision be made by Council after receipt of the memo. Wayne Draper, 2216 California Ave., part-owner of A Better Cab Co., appeared requesting that the 10 block of East Washington St. be open to taxicabs bound, as they are public transportation. It is closed to all but bus traffic. Mayor Vevera stated that previously Council had agreed to use of Washington only by the buses, in that area. City Manager Berlin reported that this spring Madison will not be accessible because of the River Corridor sewer project. Don Stanley, 511 S. Johnson, questioned why the benches were taken out of the Blackhawk Minipark. Berlin replied that they were being repaired and painted, the same as benches from all other parks. Ferrell Turner, Chairman of the Board of Electrical Examiners, appeared with the results of the on-site inspection he took with Inspector Siders at Procter and Gamble regarding complaints of wiring violations. He stated that they saw no violation of the Iowa City Code or the National Code, as the wiring done was control wiring. He presented a written report which will be forwarded to the complaintant. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IJorrIES Council Activities December 18, 1979 Page 3 Public hearing was held regarding changes in the Iowa City Transit System route structure and use of designated bus stops. Dir. of Public Works Plastino gave a short presentation, clarifying information re transfers. The buses will wait the usual two to four minutes, but will not wait for other buses which are late, at peak urs. He reported University Heights Councilman Stan Good'sridership concerns hregarding structural strengths of bus stopssome of their streets. The proposed designated , every two blocks, Plasti will cost $9 300. no requested Council approval on this project at this meeting. Citizens appearing included: Richard Strauss, 1129 Denbigh, also representing other area residents, asking for removal of bus route on Denbigh. Barry Ginsberg, 132 Penfro; Jay Denbigh; r Denbigh; Raymond Tannous, 131 Penfro; and Larry Hunsicker, 904 Denbigh; requesting continuance of the Denbigh route. Sheila Kamath, 36 Arbury, presented a petition from 179 West High students, Leah Es kin presented a.statement from West High Student Senate and read letter from Lynne Cannon, all requesting provision of bus service to West High students. Jenny Breese, 1944 Hafor Circle, also appeared concerning the route. Brad Meyers, 840 Maggard, commented on 7th Ave. routes, problems if transfer to Westinghouseis missed, Opposition Stuart Goodale, bus driver, discussed driverinput. Al fare increase. len Grant Court, favored Seventh Ave. route down Oakland Ave. again. Jean Park, 526 S. Dubuque, bus driver, was not in favor of designatedlo bus stops 0 or increase in fares during peak hours. Lee Sandberg, 89 Forest View Trailer Ct., discussed problem encountered when Wardway bus is late & Possible potentialcomments. ridership Vanif roDuyn,, 5as 18t Ted Donn Road, commented ton riders at changes on tripper bus. Transit Mgr. Mose stated that there are too many s. Erdahl to receiveeak mthe followingnot nlettersSestatMoved by Ferret seconded ons part of the record of the public hearing: Statement -Lynne Cannon, 920 Highwood St., re West High; Della Grizel, 1530 Sheridan Ave., comments on several changes; Leah Grizel, 1530 Sheridan Ave., comments on several changes; Leah Eskin, statement from West High Student Senate Executive Board; Eleanor Trummel, 314 W. Benton, re Wardway route; Petition from Students for Mark IV bus to West High. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Vevera announced that the appointments to fill vacancies on the Human Rights Commission would be deferred. Moved by Erdahl'seconded by Balmer to approve the recommendation of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to appoint Michael Kattchee to the Senior Center Commission for a three-year term expiring 12/31/82. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. As posted, and added to the agenda, Mayor Vevera announced two four-year vacancies on the Parks & Recreation Commission. The appointments will be made at the January 22, 1980, meeting of the City Council. Balmer questioned if there would be north/south travel on Clinton during the construction for the Streetscape Improvement Project. City Mgr. Berlin will investigate and report. Balmer also called attention to the request for Council direction for Riverfront Improvement project re bikeways. Berlin will check to see where the funding is coming from. There were no objections to proceeding with the application. Roberts FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES II01nCS Council Activities December 18, 1979 Page 4 bikeways. Berlin will check to see where the funding is coming from. There were no objections to proceeding with the application. Roberts thanked the Press -Citizen for their publicity on how to report outages on street lights. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer to give Public Works the go-ahead for installation of designated bus stop signs. Motion carried, 5/1, Perret voting 'no'. Lynch noted that this would be the final meeting that Mayor Vevera would preside over, and thanked him for the fine job he has done the past two years, noting that citizens do not understand the demands on a mayor. The other councilmembers seconded his remarks. City Atty. Hayek commented on pending litigation with Henry's Hamburger/Stasi, and asked approval for settlement for $14,000. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts to grant approval of the $14,000 settlement. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-573, Bk. 59, pp. 1390-1391, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT AMENDING AN URBAN RENEWAL CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NORTH BAY CONSTRUCTION, INC. (URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL NO. 82-1b, FORMER MINIPARK NEXT TO THE COLLEGE BLOCK BUILDING). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-574, Bk. 59, p. 1392, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PARCEL NO. 3, CYCLE INDUSTRIES). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 79-575, Bk. 59, p. 1393, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UST -M - Y051(1) --8U-52. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Mayor Vevera expressed appreciation to Metro Pavers for agreeing to hold their price until acquisition of parcels was finalized. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-576, Bk. 59, p. 1394, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-577, Bk. 59, p. 1395, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO PURSUE A HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an agreement with Kelly Security Company whereby Kelly Security shall provide security services for the parking ramp at Clinton and Burlington Streets was deferred. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIfIES Council Activities December 18, 1979 Page 5 r First consideration of an Ordinance dedicating certain City property for park purposes was also deferred. i Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer,to a ourn 9:40 P.M. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CL K IIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION DECEMBER 20, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December 20, 1979, 7:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevera, Roberts, Balmer, Perret, Lynch. Absent: Neuhauser, Erdahl (8:00 PM) STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, Vitosh, Jones, Dietz, Kraft, Miller, Keating, Showalter, Hayek. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 79-31, Side 1, 1150 -End, and Reel 79-32, Side 1, 1-985. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRESENTATION BY DEPARTMENT HEADS 1150 -End City Manager Berlin advised that there would be slides and continent for each project in addition to what what stated in the memo. Council needs to put the projects in three categories; 1) need, 2)in-between,and 3) no way. Any concerns regarding the projects should be mentioned, but Council was not to get bogged down in detail at this time. The extent of commitment by the Manager or Staff has not been listed. PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS Plastino, Dietz present. Ralston -Creek Cannel Improvements, all funding from property tax. North -Branch Detention Structure, will need issuance of G. 0. Bonds to finalize un i Concern was expressed over funding for Improvements by bonding. South Branch Detention•^Dam-Scotf'Blvd. will go over the top of the dam. Plastino noE—ed•— ,that alternative program and costs would be presented for the Equipment .,Service,Buildin -Improvement Project, as they will use the Iow_a_-FFaTf-e-Gl ass Building Trom the Gilbert Street Project. Councilman Erdahl present, 8:00 P.M. ,,Transit -Service Increase/Facilities and Coaches -Timing for Federal funding wI s a us was Iscusse aff to explore scheduling meeting to discuss consolidation with Coralville and University bus systems. Consensus was to not fund in FY81. Bus�StopShheelters Cam Cardinal Road Brid a -Cost figures for a road South will be obtained by Staff. Councf iscussed assess- ment and de -annexation. Iowa 'Ave. Brid a/Burlin ton St. Bridge -Deterioration and inflation of costs were note —.Not much possibility of Federal funding. Benton/Riverside'Intersection=50/50 funding with State, when the State does ighway 1 pr Hoject. Me rose Ave. Corridor -Berlin stated that he had written to Univ. Pres. Boyd regarding t e new aw School proposed for adjacent to Melrose Ave. Dietz advised that Engineering Dept. has several projects scheduled for this year. City Share Extra Width Paving -Council can set width at 28' and not allow parking on the street. Consensus was to not fund. A memo to be sent to Planning and Zoning Comm., and need to change ordinance discussed. Dietz will send a memo clarifying procedure. Berlin stated that because of the length of discussions, all public works projects would be discussed, and the other department heads could leave, their presentations to be made on the 26th. Scott Boulevard -This project is ready for bid, the section from highway 6 to Muscatine, State officials advise that Scott will never connect to I-80. Alternative ways of funding the paving and acquisition of property were discussed. Berlin will contact BDi R Chamber of Commerce to see if they can assist in acquisition of one parcel. There will be no grade -separated railroad crossing. 157 - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES !101;;CS 1 Page 2 FREEWAY 518 Hayek, Kraft, Dietz, Plastino, Schmeiser present. Informal Council December 20, 1979 Berlin called attention to the letter from the Dept. of Transportation, and questions that had arisen from their discussion with DOT. The City has questioned if the access road from Melrose interchange, would it have to be a thru road, and would it be gravel? DOT is still exploring alternatives. Screening and sound barrier for Ty'n Cae was requested. Noise level would be equivalent to 70 decibels. The State would pave two lanes of reconstructed Mormon Trek relocated, between where our paving stops and where Mormon Trek relocated comes out on Highway 1, but does not want to put in curb 8 gutter. Staff would like to push this issue. The State will also put Rohret Road back in the same condition that it is now. The extension of the median on Melrose Ave. will be grassed, but no trees planted. The State will maintain local traffic during construction of Rohret Road. The City will provide right-of-way to the State at no cost if it is existing street, but not if it is park land. The State would have the responsibility for providing storm sewer on improved section of Mormon Trek, but City would then have maintenance responsibility. Storm water management on undeveloped land was discussed. No streetlights have been planned on Freeway at interchanges, State might consider at off Freeway onto Melrose Ave. area. After discussion, Council consensus was to have 2 lanes of relocated Mormon Trek paved, with curb and gutter. Also everyone agreed that there should be on/off ramp lights, and down the ramps. Staff will investigate cost of a bridge over the freeway for relocated Mormon Trek. If the City can determine where they want the sewer lines under the highway, the State will install them. The staff stated that the Council was interested in reaching a settlement if part of the settlement included DOT's commitment to reconstruction of Highway 1 and the intersection of Benton/Riverside. DOT will control access at Melrose within 300' of the intersection, and possibly within 600' of Highway 1. They will not spend highway road money to buy any more land. Staff thinks that the potential for commercial development is greater at Highway 1 than at Melrose, and recommends extend- ing the City limits a little beyond the Highway 1 interchange. It would be an involuntary annexation. Lynch owns land out there, but signed to agree to annex three years ago. Planning Dept. is doing an annexation study. Concerns were expressed regarding annexation. Tape 79-32 Side 1, 1-985 Concerning the sanitary:Aewer for the -County Home, estimated cost would be $109,000. To rebuild the lagoon is approximately $90,000. If the sewer is built, the City would have to let adjacent property owners hook onto it. The area would develop and the City would have to provide other services. A water line installation would be $100,000. There is enough land east of the freeway to build on for the next 75 years at the present rate of growth. Historically cities have development control only by provision of utilities. Roberts favored installation of sewer line for County Home. Council dis- cussed de -annexation of areas outside the blue line on the Comprehensive Plan. The majority of the Council did not want to extend sewer to the County home. City Atty. Hayek and City Mgr. Berlin will convey the above information to DOT. Council agreed to not ask for sewer conduit under the Freeway. The State will start acquisition of land during 1980. Meeting adjourned, 11:00 P.M. 471" - . . _^ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIIS•�%r,. '10111ES _L_" S/ INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION DECEMBER 26, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December 26, 1979, 7:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. STAFFMEMBEP,S PRESENT: Berlin, Helling, Karr. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel N79-32, Side 1, 982 -End, and Side 2, 1-510. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Vitosh, Jones present for all CIP discussions. FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief Keating presented slides of Fire Department training sessions and urged Council to construct a training tower at a central location for such sessions. Keating said the price of $300,000 would vary depending on the options included in the tower. He also pointed out that the tower would be utilized year round if constructed close to the main station. Discussion centered on the necessity of such a tower and the price. Council felt more information was needed before a decision could be made. AMINAL SHELTER City Manager Berlin showed slides of larger shelters around the country. He pointed out that the existing shelter does not have enough room, is difficult to clean, and has poor lighting. Consensus was that an addition to the shelter would be more feasible than building a new building. FIRING RANGE City Manager Berlin pointed out that the police department currently has no place to practice. A joint venture (City, County, and Coralville) has been discussed in the Past, along with the possibility of someone donating the land for the range. Mayor Vavera offered free labor for constructing a block storage shed. Majority of the COLnCil wanted the joint venture explored. LOWER RALSTON CREEK Kraft presented slides of problem areas and the housing structures that will be acquired for the Small Cities Project. Over $1 million is left for the project from existing funds. Neuhauser questioned whether some structures will be moved to other locations or whether all will be torn down. Kraft said that each site will be evaluated and the decision will be up to the owner. Consensus was to proceed. RIVER CORRIDOR BUFFER Kraft said total price would be $255,000 and would provide a trail along the river for jogging and biking, as well as a buffer for existing debris. Funding is questionable from the standpoint of federal money available. Concern was expressed on how much City money would have to be provided to get matching federal money. BIKEWAYS ALONG ROCKY SHORE AND CITY PARK - Kraft said the project would cost between $165,000 and $180,000, with the cost for the first year estimated at $105,000. Money would be requested from the federal highway monies, Project Green, and Block Grant monies. Questions arose regarding Lhe need for an 8 ft. sidewalk vs. a 6 ft. Kraft said that the state would probably dictate the width of 8 ft. Consensus was to proceed if federal monies were available. PARKS AND RECREATION Showalter proposed five new park sites: 1) Near Willow Park. A park near the existing park would allow for Willow Park to return to a nature park. The new park would have large areas for recreational sports, i.e. soccer, baseball, etc. 2) Behind Cycle Shop off Benton Street. No park exists for residents living in the area, especially the apartments. Consensus was that this park should have a higher priority than the one near Willow Park. 3) Near Village Green and Sunrise Mobile Home Park. The proposed area is a storm water detention area. Consensus was MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MONES ♦ _ } Informal Discussion December 26, 1979 Page 2 that this site should be explored. 4) Behind the new Hy -Vee store off Prairie du Chien Rd. This park would be small neighborhood park just off Caroline Ct. 5) Near the Foster Road extension was discussed for FY85. Showalter also discussed an addition to the Rec Center. Four additional handball courts could be added at a cost of $150,000, utilizing the same shower and locker rooms, as well as heating units, of the existing facility. Consensus was that such an addition could not be discussed until the land could be acquired from Rock Island Railroad. Showalter also pointed out several problems the 31 -year-old swimming pool in City Park was experiencing. A joint indoor pool was discussed with the City paying'!s and operating it in the summer months, and the School District picking up the rest. A referendum is needed for such a proposal. Mandatory park land dedication discussed. PUBLIC WORKS - continued from previous meeting. Plastino, Dietz present. LINN STREET---Plastino said an asphalt overlay and some curb work would be done in i982. ALLEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - Plastino said that six blocks were included in t.'e Central Business District Project. Two blocks would be done each year at a ..-,st of $20,000 per block. STREET SIGNS - Plastino said a request has been received for a light at the intersection of Iowa Avenue and Gilbert Street. Balmer expressed concern that lights were already installed on the intersections on either side. Perret said that minimally a stop sign should be installed. Plastino cited a request for a light at Dubuque and Church Streets. Consensus was that the light was badly needed. Plastino said the concern was expressed re the railroad crossing on Gilbert Street. For the railroad to install the flasing lights the cost would be $40,000, with the City paying 10%. WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT - Dietz said the cost has gone up from $36 millino to $57 million, but the City portion hasn't increased. The project cost had expanded but the federal government would pay all but the City portion of $12 milloin. Plastino pointed out that the old system did not meet EPA standards and had to be replaced. MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS - Plastino mentioned several projects for future Alanning dministto rative offt e tank nRochester Avenue, water severalalternatlives ent area being explored), -- Civic Center Air -Conditioning and Heating System (Consultant put the cost at $195,000 dependent on several components), and Civic Center Roof Repair (estimated at $50,000). Use of the old Pollution Control site by University was discussed. EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining under Sec. 9.3, 10:05 P.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Staffinembers FSCME, Plice, anFre collective Bbargainiing. Tape-recordedelling, Karr. onReel #16, Side the A1 #127-505. Movedlby Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn Executive Session, 10:35 P.M. carried unanimously. Motion REGULAR SESSION Meeting returned to regular session for purposes of discussing problems with Council on Aging budget. Councilmember Lynch expressed concern re City budgets and staff cutbacks. Meeting adjourned 10:50 P.M. MICROFILM BY JORM MICROLAB CEnAR RAPIDS•DLS 1101BES I.,.' INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION DECEMBER 26, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December 26, 1979, 7:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Helling, Karr. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel #79-32, Side 1, 982 -End, and Side 2, 1-510. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Vitosh, Jones present for all CIP discussions. FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief Keating presented slides of Fire Department training sessions and urged Council to construct a training tower at a central location for such sessions. Keating said the price of $300,000 would vary depending on the options included in the tower. He also pointed out that the tower would be utilized year round if constructed close to the main station. Discussion centered on the necessity of such a tower and the price. Council felt more information was needed before a decision could be made. AMINAL SHELTER City Manager Berlin showed slides of larger shelters around the country. He pointed out that the existing shelter does not have enough room, is difficult to clean, and has poor lighting. Consensus was that an addition to the shelter would be more feasible than building a new building. FIRING RANGE City Manager Berlin pointed out that the police department currently has no place to practice. A joint venture (City, County, and Coralville) has been discussed in the past, along with the possibility of someone donating the land for the range. Mayor Vevera offered free labor for constructing a block storage shed. Majority of the Council wanted the joint venture explored. LOWER RALSTON CREEK Kraft presented slides of problem areas and the housing structures that will be acquired for the Small Cities Project. Over $1 million is left for the project from existing funds. Neuhauser questioned whether some structures will be moved to other locations or whether all will be torn down. Kraft said that each site will be evaluated and the decision will be up to the owner. Consensus was to proceed. RIVER CORRIDOR BUFFER Kraft said total price would be $255,000 and would provide a trail along the river for jogging and biking, as well as a buffer for existing debris. Funding is questionable from the standpoint of federal money available. Concern was expressed on how much City money would have to be provided to get matching federal money. BIKEWAYS ALONG ROCKY SHORE AND CITY PARK - Kraft said the project would cost between 165,000 and180,000, with the cost for the first year estimated at $105,000. Money would be requested from the federal highway monies, Project Green, and Block Grant monies. Questions arose regarding the need for an 8 ft. sidewalk vs, a 6 ft. Kraft said that the state would probably dictate the width of 8 ft. Consensus was to proceed if federal monies were available. PARKS AND RECREATION Showalter proposed five new park sites: 1) Near Willow Park. A park near the existing park would allow for Willow Park to return to a nature park. The new park would have large areas for recreational sports, i.e, soccer, baseball, etc. 2) Behind Cycle Shop off Benton Street. No park exists for residents living in the area, especially the apartments. Consensus was that this park should have a higher priority than the one near Willow Park. 3) Near Village Green and Sunrise Mobile Home Park. The proposed area is a storm water detention area. Consensus was 157 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DE. MONIES Informal Discussion December 26, 1979 Page 2 that this site should be explored. 4) Behind the new Hy -Vee store off Prairie du Chien Rd. This park would be small neighborhood park just off Caroline Ct. 5) Near the Foster Road extension was discussed for FY85. Showalter also discussed an addition to the Rec Center. Four additional handball courts could be added at a cost of $150,000, utilizing the same shower and locker rooms, as well as heating units, of the existing facility. Consensus was that such an addition could not be discussed until the land could be acquired from Rock Island Railroad. Showalter also pointed out several problems the 31 -year-old swimming pool in City Park was experiencing. A joint indoor pool was discussed with the City paying ; and operating it in the summer months, and the School District picking up the rest. A referendum is needed for such a proposal. Mandatory park land dedication discussed. PUBLIC WORKS - continued from previous meeting. Plastino, Dietz present. LINN STREET - Plastino said an asphalt overlay and some curb work would be done in 1922. ALLEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - Plastino said that six blocks were included in the Central Business District Project. Two blocks would be done each year at a cost of $20,000 per block. STREET SIGNS - Plastino said a request has been received for a light at the intersection of Iowa Avenue and Gilbert Street. Balmer expressed concern that ligh'.s were already installed on the intersections on either side. Perret said that minimally a stop sign should be installed. Plastino cited a request for a light at Dubuque and Church Streets. Consensus was that the light was badly needed. Plastino said the concern was expressed re the railroad crossing on Gilbert j Street. For the railroad to install the flasing lights the cost would be $40,000, with the City paying 10%. WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT - Dietz said the cost has gone up from $36 millino to $57 m llion, but the City portion hasn't increased. The project cost had expanded but the federal government would pay all but the City i portion of $12 milloin. Plastino pointed out that the old system did not meet EPA standards and had to be replaced. MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS - Plastino mentioned several projects for future planning -- storage tank on Rochester Avenue, -- water treatment plant, -- Administrative office space (Berlin said that several alternatives are being explored), -- Civic Center Air -Conditioning and Heating System (Consultant put the cost at $195,000 dependent on several components), and Civic Center Roof Repair (estimated at $50,000). Use of the old Pollution Control site by University was discussed. EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Belmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining under Sec. 9.3, 10:05 P.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Karr. Council discussed the AFSCME, Police, and Fire collective bargaining. Tape-recorded on Reel #16, Side 1, #127-50:,. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn Executive Session, 10:3b P.M. Motion carried unanimously. REGULAR SESSION Meeting returned to regular session for purposes of discussing problems with Council on Aging budget. Councilmember Lynch expressed concern re City budgets and staff cutbacks. Meeting adjourned 10:50 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 10 IVES CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE December 22, 1979 City Council Legislative Committee Meeting with Area Legislators, Highlander Inn, Saturday, December 22, 1979, 8:00 A.M. Members Present: Councilmember Perret i Members Absent: Councilmembers Balmer and Neuhauser i Staff Present: Neal Berlin, Dale Helling i j! Others Present: Sen. Small, Rep. Hibbs, Rep. Lloyd -Jones, Cathy Carlyle (KXIC) I No majority of committee present. There was general discussion of some agenda items among Perret, staff, and legislators present. i 1 JI I s 1 fc 7 ; l I i i { i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111ES