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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 17, 1983
Iowa City Council, special mtg., 10/17/83, at 7:30 P.M. in the
Council Chambers. Mayor Pro tem Perret presiding. Councilmembers
present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Perret. Absent:
Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Helling, Jansen, Karr, Schmeiser,
Boothroy, Farmer, Hayek, Hauer, Boyle. Tape recorded on 83-C8, Side 1 and
2, 1 -End, and 83-C9, Side 1, 1 -End.
Mayor Pro tem Perret proclaimed the week of October 17-22, 1983, as
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A public hearing was held to consider the proposed vacation and
disposition of a portion of the South Dubuque Street right-of-way located
between the south right-of-way line of College Street and the south right-
of-way line of the alley between South Dubuque and South Clinton Streets.
John Benz, Route 6, read a statement from Richard Hansen opposing vacation
and closure of the pedestrian mall (Dubuque Street -College to
Burlington). Bruce Glasgow, 834 N. Johnson, appeared. Staffinembers Hayek
and Hauer present for discussion.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the rule requiring that
ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived and
that ORD. 83-3155, Bk. 22, pp. 169-170, VACATING PART OF DUBUQUE STREET IN
THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be voted upon for final passage
at this time. Individual Councilmembers expressed their concerns re
public access. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser
absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved by
McDonald, seconded by Lynch, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The
Mayor Pro tem declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-341, Bk. 79,
pp. 1033-1066, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1b (Hotel
Project), as amended. Staffinembers explained the amendments. City Engr.
Farmer present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the 1983 Zoning Ordinance and Map.
Planning and Program Director Schmeiser and Planning and Zoning Chair John
Seward presented an overview of the current zoning ordinance and impact of
the proposed ordinance. The following people appeared for discussion:
Bruce Glasgow, 834 N. Johnson; Don Slothower, R.R. 1; Larry Schnihjer, 465
Hwy. 1 West; Larry Svoboda, Route 6; Phil Nychay, 802 S. Summit; Richard
Ziock, 207 Myrtle Avenue; A.M. Isserman, 9 Caroline Ct.; Loras Rodman,
1301 Oakcrest; Ralph Stoffer, 1902 Broadway; William DeBruyn, 1224
Oakcrest; Frieda Hieronymus, 3322 Muscatine Avenue; Jim Sueppel, Route 3,
Box 179E; and Jim Harris, 219 Ronalds Street. Moved by Balmer, seconded
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October 17, 1983
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by Dickson, to accept the correspondence from Phyllis Williams and Atty.
Robert Downer representing Christian Retirement Services (Oaknoll). The
Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser
absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to continue the public
hearing until October 25, 1983, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers.
The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser
absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adjourn to informal
session, 10:00 P.M. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried
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unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
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DAVID PERRET, MAYOR PRO TEM
PA AN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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Informal Council Discussion
October 17, 1983
Informal Council Discussion: October 17, 1983, 10:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers
F the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem Perret presiding.
Councilmember's Present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Perret.
Absent: Neuhauser.
City Staff Present: Helling, Jansen, Karr
Tape recorded: Reel 83-05, Side 2, 100-135.
Council Business
Councilmember Balmer requested a report from the Police Department re activities
in the 600 block of South Van Buren the previous week -end. He reported numerous
calls re a truck selling beer and noise at a neighborhood party. Asst. City Mgr.
Helling stated he would refer the matter to the Police Chief for a report.
City Clerk Karr stated that the County was interested in meeting with Council
for a planning session, and have suggested two dates December 8th or 9th. Consen-
sus of Council was to have the session on December 8th.
Executive Session
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by McDonald, to adjourn to executive session to discuss
as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee
organizations; as such discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 28A
according to Chapter 20.17(3). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser
absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive
session, 10:05 P.M.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION �
OCTOBER, 17, 1983
EXECUTIVE SESSION: October 17, 1983, 10:05 P.M. in the Conference Room
at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro Tem David Perret presiding.
COUNCIUSMERS PRESENT: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Perret.
Absent: Neuhauser.
STAFRvTMBERS PRESENT: Helling, Karr.
TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel HEX -C31, Side 1, 1 -End.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by McDonald to adjourn to executive session I
under Section 20, to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding
collectivebargaining with City employee organizations; as such
discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 28A according to
Chapter 20.17(3). The affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn, 10:50 P.M. The Mayor
Pro Tem declared the motion carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. f
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