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Home My WebLink About1983-08-01 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES AUGUST 1, 1983 Iowa City Council, special mtg., 8/1/83, 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers. Mayor Pro tem Perret residing. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Perret. Absent: Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Helling, Jansen, Karr, Farmer, Holderness, Boothroy. Tape recorded on Tape 83-18, Side 1, 183-1184. A public hearing was held on the proposed vacation of alley right-of- way abutting 522 South Dubuque Street. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on the proposed disposition of vacation of Gilbert Street right-of-way abutting 624 South Gilbert Street. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 8.10, the Zoning Ordinance of the Municipal Code of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by deleting Section 8.10.50, Airport Overlay Zones, and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 8.10.50. Balmer stated he was removing himself from any further discussion and voting on this issue because of a connection with the company concerned. Atty. Wm. Meardon, representing Plumbers Supply, appeared re a letter filed with the Clerk earlier in the day. Meardon stated that easements obtained by the City from Plumbers Supply stated the glide slope would be 40 to 1. Review of appraisals led to a decision that a 20 to 1 would suffice. He further stated that the proposed 34 to 1 would be more restrictive and that planned construction would be prohibited if changed from 20 to 1. Russ Schmeiser, Airport Commissioner, appeared re FAA concerns on runways 6 and 30. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Erdahl, to receive and place on file letters of objection from Plumbers Supply and West Side Company. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0/1, Balmer abstaining and Neuhauser absent. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views and concerns re the proposed ordinance. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8.10, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY DELETING SECTION 8.10.50, AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONES, AND SUBSTITUTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW SECTION 8.10.50, be considered and given first vote for passage. Balmer reiterated his intention to abstain. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, 5/0/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Perret, Dickson. Nays: None. Abstaining: Balmer. Absent: Neuhauser. Councilmembers McDonald and Erdahl requested further information be furnished to Council prior to the second consideration of this ordinance. A public hearing was held on the Resolution of Necessity for Block 6, Lyon's 2nd Addition Special Alley Paving Assessment Project. Don Pietrzyk 1f1 appeared re his assessment and questioned the procedure used for the apartment complexes in the area. City Engr. Farmer stated assessments MICROFILMED BY !� t+' I:JORM MICROLAB ! CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES I J COUNCIL ACTIVITIES AUGUST 1, 1983 PAGE 2 were based on frontage and depth of properties as well as usability. Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, that the correspondence from Don and ced on file. The Mayor declared the motion carriedFowles be eunanim uslted and yl,aPro tem 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-235, Bk. 78, pp. 626-627, RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY PROPOSED FOR THE BLOCK 6, lve roll c LYON'S 2ND ADDITION SPECIAL ALLEY PAVING ENT PROJECT - 1983. all 6/0, Neuhauser�absent. The Mayor Protem declared theresolutiunanimous, resolution Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-236, Bk. 78, p. 628, DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF DETAILED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS ON THE BLOCK 6, LYON'S 2ND ADDITION SPECIAL ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT - 1983. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-237, Bk. 78, pp. 629-630, ORDERING BIDS, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS, FIXING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY AND ORDERING CLEKECIVING SAME AND FOR A PUBLICTHEARiNG LION POLANS, SPECIFICATIONS NTICE AND FIXING A AAND FORM TE FOR ROFECONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COSTS ON THE BLOCK 6, LYON'S 2ND ADDITION SPECIAL ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENNeuhauserTabsent. The Mayor Profirmative roll tem declared theall vote resolut nn adopted. 6/0, Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to informal session, 8:35 P.M. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. DAVID PERRET, MAYOR PRO EM MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB i CEDAR RAPIDS -DES -MOINES o 0 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: July 22, 1983 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. News release, memorandum from the City Manager, and attached copies of the proposed franchise and regulatory ordinance with Iowa -Illinois Gas 1 and Electric Company. Memorandum from the Mayor Pro Tem and City Manager regarding visit to Minneapolis to meet with Dr. Johnson. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Highway Commercial Zoning, Highway 218 Relocated and Highway 1 1 Interchange b. Clark Property, 624 South Gilbert Street, Formerly Moore Oil Compan; c. Comments. by Mr. Eric Rose at meeting of July 19, 1983 — Copy of letter from Mayor Pro Tem Perret to Mr. Nicholas Russo regarding "Petition for Declaratory Relief". Copy of letter from City Manager to GWG Investments regarding Old Public Library. Memorandum from the Airport Manager and City Attorney regarding tall structure overlay zone. Letter from Assistant City Attorney to the Board of Adjustment regarding a joint meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission with the Board of Adjustment. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Wastewater Treatment Works Construction Grants Priority List b.. IDOT Speed Study on Iowa 1 Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. APA Video Award b. Rezoning - 624 South Gilbert Street (V-8307) Memorandum from the Director of Human Relations regarding AFSCME Health Incentives Committee - Blue Cross/Blue Shield Utilization — Invitation from John Moreland to a showing of the Iowa -Illinois Manor on _ Thursday, July 28. Letter from League of Iowa Municipalities regarding 85th Annual Convention. Calendar for August 1983. Articles: a. Regents offer support in getting sewer grants b. Iowa City rates high in credit evaluation :i MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES'MOINES 9 J , i■ Ltr. from FAA re Airport Grant funding MICROFILMED BY WORM MICROLAB .CEDAR RAPMoDES'M iNES .' r 1 i r I I i I II f i I I 1 i I I I I, I I I I I i I i I I ,1 ✓r1 e� k City Of IOWA City MEMORANDUM DATE: July 29, 1983 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding the proposed three-story apartment complex at 624 South Gilbert Street. Memorandum from the Human Services Coordinator regarding the funding request from the American Red Cross. Memorandum from the Transportation Planner regarding 1 for transit equipment. 9 Pending Section 3 Grant Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding locations of BICYCLISTS / USE SIDEWALK signs. Minutes of the July 13 meeting of the Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee L Report regarding the Special Theatre Arts Program. Article: Bridgeport Gaffe 1 ■ MICROFILMED BY I .JORM MICROLAB II CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1701HES� r _.._..-- - City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: July 22, 1983 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. News release, memorandum from the City Manager, and attached copies o� the proposed franchise and regulatory ordinance with Iowa -Illinois Ga! and Electric Company. Memorandum from the Mayor Pro Tem and City Manager regarding visit to Minneapolis to meet with Dr. Johnson. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Highway Commercial Zoning, Highway 218 Relocated and Highway Interchange b. Clmmark Property, 624 South Gilbert Street, Formerly Moore Oil c. Coents.by Mr. Eric Rose at meeting of July 19, 1983 Copy of letter from Mayor Pro Tem Perret to Mr. Nicholas Russo regardii Petition for Declaratory Relief". Copy of letter from City Manager to GWG Investments regarding Old Publ' Library. Memorandum from the Airport Manager and City Attorney regarding tall structure overlay zone. Letter from Assistant City Attorney to the Board of Adjustment regardin a joint meeting of -the Planning and Zoning Commission with the Board of Adjustment. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Wastewater Treatment Works Construction Grants Priority List b.. IDOT Speed Study on Iowa 1 Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. APA Video Award b. Rezoning - 624 South Gilbert Street (V-8307) Memorandum from the Director of Human Relations regarding AFSCME Health Incentives Committee - Blue Cross/Blue Shield Utilization Invitation from John Moreland to a showing of the Iowa -Illinois Manor on Thursday, July 28.. Letter from League of Iowa Municipalities regarding 85th Annual Conventi Calendar for August 1983. Articles: a. R,gonts offer support in getting sewer grand b. noa. City rates high in credit evniuntion MICROFILMED BY +' IJORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES ': a D Ltr. from FAA re Airport Grant funding a M I . CRDFILMED BY �JORM MICROLAB: CEDAR R0IbS-DES'MOlNff',' it Ltr. from FAA re Airport Grant funding a M I . CRDFILMED BY �JORM MICROLAB: CEDAR R0IbS-DES'MOlNff','