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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-05-30 Minutes NumberedMILROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS MUINLS, IOWA COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES 14AY 30, 1978 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/30/78, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. Staffinembers present: Ber- lin, Schreiber, Ryan, Stolfus, Kraft, Schmeiser, Milkman, Glaves. Minutes of mtg. are recorded on Reel N78-14, Side 2, 1562 -End, & 78-17, Side 1, 1-220. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recomns. in Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 5/16/78, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Parks & Rec. Comm. -5/10/78; Re- /0/q sources Conserv. Comm. -5/9/78. 7o/s Permit Resolutions, Res. Bk. 48: Res. 78-194, P. 465, Approving Class C Liquor License, & Res, 78-195, Sunday Sales, p. 466, for Boulevard Room, Ltd. dba/That Deli -That Bar, 325 E. Market. 10/6 Motion to approve disbursements in amount of $1,223,673.88 for April 1 thru April 30, 1978, as recomm. by Finance Dir., subject /017 to audit. Setting public hearings: Motion to set hearing on June 13, to consider amendments to Ord. 77-2859 Uniform Building Code as modified /0/8 by the Iowa City Building Code. Amendment modifies the Building Code by deleting drywall and lath inspections as the required minimum in- spection, allows an exception in the handrail requirements for steps having less than four risers, establishes definition of engineered trusses & establishes limitations and regulations on field modifica- tion of engineered trusses, and to add sections to the code providing definitions, standards, and interpretations necessary to permit the development of enclosed shopping malls. RES. 78-196, Bk. 48, p. 4673 TO SET PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 13, 1978, FOR PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATE FOR FY78 ALLEY PAVING PROJECT N3. Alley is located east of 10/9 Madison St. between Burlington & Court. Correspondence from Traffic Eng. regarding parking prohibition on Harrison St. /0.20 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0. Erdahl absent. v IdICROf ILlifm By ' JORM MICR6LA13 r1luROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS MUINL�), 104A Council Activities May 30, 1978 Page 2 Mayor Vevera announced that Council would take up Item 11, Res. on Compre- hensive Plan, at this time. There were no objections. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-197, Bk. 48, P. 468jADOPTING THE COM- PREHENSIVE PLAN FOR LAND USE, TRAFFICWAYS, AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY (includes both the map & the text). Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the May 11th document, Final Draft of Comprehensive Plan, be amended by changes as discussed at the May 22nd informal Council meeting, and outlined in Kraft memo of May 26. Motion carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Comm. Dev. Dir. Dennis Kraft & his staff were commended for their work on the Plan, & it was pointed out that the Plan will be updated every three years. Citizens appearing included: John Morn- ing, 1409 Laurel, & Herb Davis, 707 Kimball Ave. Affirmative roll call vote to,, I on Resolution unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. S,g Mayor Vevera stated that the Council wished to discuss informally items IO �J0 qs recommended by the Planning & Zoning Comm. re rezonings, Items 3a, 3b, 3d, Grw'-d' 3e, 3f, 3g, 3h. Council discussed ownership of property in Abrams' requests, �E1 Items 3a & 3b. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that all Items men- tioned above be deferred for one week, & scheduled for discussion on June 5th informal meeting. Motion carried 6/0, Erdahl absent. For Item 3c, it was /O moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the rule requiring that ordin- ances must be considered & voted on for passage at 2 Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the 1st & 2nd consideration & vote be waived, & that ORD. 78-28951Bk. 13, pp. 96- 101, AMENDING ZONING ORD. #2238 BY CHANGING USE REGULATIONS OF CERTAIN PROP- ERTY ON THE NORTH SIDE OF IOWA CITY as recommended by P&Z Conn., be voted upon for final passage at this time. Motion carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser) seconded by Perret, that the Ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. )001q Isk d.w�c OA Ond. - N6Qt%. Sadt + k,3. &efdfn Robert Woolson, 211 Mt. Vernon Dr., appeared re drainage water from sump pump emptying into street causing a year-round safety hazard. City Mgr. Berlin stated that the legal staff is investigating the authority of City to correct the problem. Pat White's letter of May 26th was noted. Charles Ruppert Old N. Dubuque Road, commented on improvements to the streets & in Oakland Cemetery, complimenting these departments for their work. /00,5- Moved Das Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to accept the following recom- mendations from the Parks & Rec. Comm.; 1) approval of Staff recommendations for park development, as outlined in their:5/10/78 minutes, 2) approval of request by Johnson Co. American Red Cross to hold swim-a-thon at City Park, Mercer Park & Rec. Center on 7/22-23. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Er- dahl absent. /oay Mayor Vevera announced the vacancy for unexpired term ending 5/1/79 on the Housinq Comm., appointment to be made on 7/11/78. / 0 -?7 0i WAi-1 1kESCjM0*;0+ ;0.o,w S*"Cu L.ow.btMLt City Mgr. Berlin advised that he did not have information regarding the increase in Road Use Tax funds to be received this fiscal year. Balmer suggested that it could be used to repair the.`unmit St. Bridge, J.ak Morning 1409 Laurel, appeared regarding previous contract for repair of the I4ICROI ILnEm BY JORM MICROLAB M1LROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DLS MUIHL_�, iU+IA Council Activities May 30, 1978 Page 3 bridge & costs to citizens. Neuhauser asked for the draft of the Downtown Commission Ord. Perret called attention to the zoning variance for prop- erty near Triangle Place, & Asst. Atty. Ryan explained appeal procedure & three alternatives for use of the land. deProsse commented on calls from Windsor Drive area residents regarding truck traffic, & Berlin ad- vised that a letter was sent to developer Pat Harding. /00,? Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to defer the Res. Establishing Policy That No City of Iowa City, Iowa, Monies Shall Be Spent on Out of State Travel, Food or Accommodation Expenses for Government Employees Who Attend Conventions or Meetings in States Which Have Not Ratified the Equal Rights Amendment. Motion failed, 3/3, Vevera, Roberts & Balmer voting "no". Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to table the Res. indefinitely. Motion failed, 3/3, Vevera, deProsse & Neuhauser voting "no". Moved by Vevera, seconded by deProsse, to consider the Resolution at this time. Negative roll call vote unanimous, 0/6, Erdahl absent, Res. not adopted. 10.2? Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adopt Res. Authorizing Agreement between City of Iowa City & Iowa City Libre Board of Trustees & the Amer- ican Federation of State. Countv. & Municipal Employees, Local #183. AFL—CIO, to be Effective July 1, 1978, through June 30, 1980. After discussion, Roberts and Perret retracted the motion & second. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to defer the Res, one week. Motion 5/1, deProsse voting "no". Dir. Morgan will be requested to discuss the final agreement with Council. (Start of Tape 78-17, Side 1). 1 030 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-198, Bk. 47, pp. 469-472, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA ILLINOIS GAS & ELECTRIC CO. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. This resolution authorizes the placement of the transformers as shown in City Plaza plans. /03/ Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-199, Bk. 47, p. 473, ESTABLISHING REVISED FEES FOR THE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT (on Blocks 64-65, across from Penney's). City Mgr. Berlin pointed out changes made in the rate structure as suggested by the Downtown Association, and distribution pro- cedure. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. /03-R Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-200, Bk. 48, P. 474, REJECTING BIDS FOR THE TRANSIT BARN VENTILATION PROJECT. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. 1033 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-201, Bk. 48, p. 475, APPROVING LOCATION DESIGN STUDY REPORT FOR S. GILBERT ST. IMPROVE- ME T PR J., FAUS M4051(1)--81-52 & AUTHORIZE CITY ENGR. TO FORWARD REPORT TO IA. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the two letters from Engr. Dietz as attached. 103-1 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-202. Bk. 48, pp. 476-477, AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF "LOCATION & DESIGN APPROVAL REQUEST" FOR SOUTH GILBERT ST. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, FAUS M4051(1)-- 81-52. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. 1 O3-5- �:. alcmolno-mo By DORM MICROLAB 1'I!V,.C.`, MILROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MOINES, IOWA Council Activities May 30, 1978 Page 4 Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, that ORD. 78-2896, Bk. 13, pp. 102-103, AMENDING ORD. N75-2760 TO PROHIBIT INDECENT EXPOSURE & CONDUCT, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. City Mgr. Berlin advised that the legal staff had said that the amendment proposed last week would create problems. 1036 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn, 9:10 PM. Motion carried unanimously. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ATTEST: ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK. fir.,_-E+� •--MICRorILMED By ;t 'DORM MICR+LAB UDAR RA; 'Iii': • DE:; MIM `< MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA .. City ®f Iowa Cl MEMORANDUM DATE: May 26, 1978 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: -Material in Friday's Packet Letter from Mr. Pat White, Attorney, representing Robert and Linda Woolson regarding an unsafe situation in the street at 211 North Mount Vernon Drive. /037 Memoranda from the Department of Community Development: a. Proposed rezoning of property in Johnson County east of Scott Blvd. /o3g b. Changes in Comprehensive Plan Text i039 c. Downtown parking system i0 y0 Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Downtown Street Sweeping Program /0`7/ b. Summit Street Bridge 0y2 c. Repairs on Madison Street lo 4'.3 Monthly report for March and April 1978 for the Finance Department lo -'111 Copy of letter from the Library to the Chamber of Commerce. ions MICROFILMED BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINLS, IOWA -, city ®9 Iowa C0,4V DATE: May 26, 1978 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager REI -Material in Friday's Packet Letter from Mr. Pat White, Attorney, representing Robert and Linda Woolson regarding an unsafe situation in the street at 211 North Mount Vernon Drive. 1037 Memoranda from the Department of Community Development: a. Proposed rezoning of property in Johnson County east of Scott Blvd. /038 b. Changes in Comprehensive Plan Text /0,3? c. Downtown parking system /04/0 Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Downtown Street Sweeping Program /05'/ b. Summit Street Bridge 1 Dye c. Repairs on Madison Street 10,13 Monthly report for March and April 1978 for the Finance Department /o �/y Copy of letter from the Library to the Chamber of Commerce. /,0w5- June owsJune calendar from the Iowa City Public Library. i o v6 Calendar for June, 1978. Articles: a. •A California Town is able to Kill a Watt in its War on Waste 10 9 7 b. The Talk of the Town 10,18 I41CROFILI4ED BY JORM MICR+LAB Q:DM 6:111P`. • ':IS 'M!''11:5 e� MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MUINLS, !UWA City of Iowa CN, MEMORANDUM OATEI May 26, 1978 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Informal Session Agendas Monday May 29 1978 HOLIDAY May 30 1978 Tuesda 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers Monday June 5 1978 1:30 - 5:00 P.M, 1:30 P.M.- .Executive e on ComnunityeNeeds,ssion tRiverfront co consider ommission, on, and Mayor'sointments to eYouth Employment Board 1:40 P.M. - Review zoning applications 2:00 P.M. - Review Council agenda and Council time 2:15 P.M. - BDI and Oscar Mayer 2:45 P.M. - Enforcement of codes and rehabilitation eligibility - Housing and Inspection Services 3:30 P.M. - Moratorium area rezoning - Community Development and Legal June 6 1978 Tuesday 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers June 12 1978 Monday 1:30 - 5:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. - Review zoning applications 1:45 P.M. - Review Council agenda and Council time 2:00 P.M. - Discuss recodification - Legal 2:45 P.M. - Discuss pending litigation - Legal I(. MICROFILMED BY 1 DORM MICR( FLAB Ci:pNi k�d'll'. .i.-i4p l'a1: Tuesda June 13, 1978 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers Monday June 26 1978 1:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. - Executive s to eNeeds (3), United Actiontfor tYouth t Board (2)he tee n and Community Housing Commission (2) Monday July 10 1978 1:30 P.M. - Executive session to consider appointment to Housing Commission. Pending List: Northside Parking, Calendar Parking, Independents Bds & Commissions I(. MICROFILMED BY 1 DORM MICR( FLAB Ci:pNi k�d'll'. .i.-i4p l'a1: