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.
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Council Activities
May 30, 1978
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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,,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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May 30, 1978
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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-
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Council Activities
May 30, 1978
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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