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OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL -11/14/83
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Iowa City Council, spec. mtg.,
11/14/83, 7:00 P.M., in the Civic Center.
Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers
present: Balmer, Dickson, Lynch,
McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret, Erdahl
(7:30) .
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch,
to set a public hearing for November 22,
1983, on the Wastewater Collection and
Treatment Program as proposed by the
Wastewater Facility Committee. Individual
Councilmembers expressed concerns and
requested the matter be discussed in
detail. Moved by Balmer, seconded by
Perret, to recess the formal meeting
until after discussion of the program.
The Mayor declared the motion carried,
6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by
Perret, to adjourn to Executive Session
to discuss a public employer, strategy
regarding collective bargaining with City
employee organizations; as such discus-
sion is exempted from the provisions of
Chapter 28A according to Chapter
20.17(3). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and
adjourned to Executive Session, 7:10
P.M.
Council returned to informal open
session, 7:25 P.M. After discussion,
Council returned to formal meeting, 9:45
P.M. Erdahl present. Moved by Balmer,
seconded by Lynch, to set a public
hearing for November 22, 1983, on the
Wastewater Collection and Treatment
Program as proposed by the Wastewater
Facility Committee. ne Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perrot,
to adjourn to informal session. The
Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present, 10:00 P.M.
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November 14,
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CQ\WLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACHVITIES
November 14, 1983
Iowa City Council, spec, mtg., 11/14/83, 7:00 P.M., in the
Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present:
Balmer, Dickson, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Ferret, Erdahl (7:30).
Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, .Jansen, Karr, Schmadeke.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 83-C18, Side 1, 492 -End,
and Side 2, 1-10; and Tape 83-C23, Side 2, 11-86.
Abved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to set a public hearing
for ldovember 22, 1983, on the Wastewater Collection and Treatment
Program as proposed by the Wastewater Facility Committee. Individual
Councilmembers expressed concerns and requested the matter be
discussed in detail. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ferret, to recess
the formal meeting until after discussion of the program. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, to adjourn to Executive
Session to discuss 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, Erdahl absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and adjourned to Executive Session, 7:10
P.M.
Council returned to informal open session, 7:25 P.M. After
discussion, Council returned to formal meeting, 9:45 P.M. Erdahl
present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to set a public hearing
for November 22, 1983, on the Wastewater Collection and Treatment
Program as proposed by the Wastewater Facility Committee. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn to informal
session. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present, 10:00 P.M.
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Flary L euiauser, Mayor
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rian N. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL ACPIONS OF COUNCIL -11/22/83
Iowa City Council reg, mtg.,
11/22/83, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding.
Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson,
Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret.
Absent: Erdahl.
The Mayor proclaimed Hone Care
Week, November 27 through December 3,
1983, and a moment of silence was observed
to reflect the 20th anniversary of the
assassination of John F. Kennedy, our 37th
President.
The Mayor noted that Dr. L. E.
January was present re item 3g(11), Scott
Blvd. Dr. January appeared and presented
additional petitions. City Mgr. stated a
letter will be sent to Dr. January when
the matter would be scheduled for discus-
sion. Moved by McDonald, seconded by
Dickson, to delete from the Consent
Calendar and defer for two weeks item
3f(1) setting a public hearing on the
southeast interceptor system. Moved by
McDonald, seconded by Perret, that the
following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council
Actions, spec. mtg., 11/7/83, as
Published, subject to correction, as
recommended ended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Historic Preservation Cann. -8/24/83,
9/14/83; Housing Appeals
Board -9/8/83, 10/11/83; Broadband
Telecommunications Comm. -9/27/83 and
10/26/83.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as
recommended by the City Clerk:
Approving Class C Liquor License and
Sunday Sales for The Sanctuary
Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert.
Motions: Approving disbursements
in the amount of $2,121,526.48 for
the period of 10/1 thru 10/31/83 as
recommended by the Finance Director,
subject to audit. Approving Abstract
of Election for the November 8, 1983,
City Council Election, as certified
official Actions
November 22; 1983
Page 2
by the Johnson County Auditor
(At -Large: William Ambrisco and
George Strait; District A: Ernest V.
Zuber; and District C: Larry Baker).
Resolutions: RES. 83-363, Bk. 80,
p. 1095, APPR7vING SUPPLEMENT 18 TO
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES. RES. 83-364,
Bk. 80, p. 1096, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE PAVING, STORM SEWER, AND
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN WALDEN
RIDGE PARTS 1, 2, 3 & 4 IN IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Setting public hearings: Motion
to set a public hearing on December
6,1983, to amend Chapter 17, Housing,
of the Code of Ordinances by re-
defining rooming house.
Correspondence: Letters concern-
ing the proposed new zoning ordinance
from: Mace Braverman, Southgate
Development; Anthony Frey; John and
Joyce Sales; Larry Svoboda; Joseph
Holland regarding 618 North Dodge and
various proprties of Jim and Loretta
Clark. Bruce Haupert regarding
application for building permit of
Preucil School of Music, referred to
the Planning stafff or recommenda-
tion. Deb Schoelerman regarding play-
ground equipment for Longfellow
School. A letter from Mayor
Neuhauser has been sent to Ms.
Schoelerman explaining the Council's
position. Grant Wood PTO President,
Marlo Laing, regarding adult crossing
guard at California and Sycamore,
referred to the City Manager for
reply. Atty. William Meardon
regarding Plaza Centre One and the
proposed hotel design. Atty. William
Meardon regarding the hotel configu-
ration. Atty. Joseph Holland
regarding the extension of the area
eligible for industrial revenue bond
financing to include the former Boyd
and Rummelhart Plumbing building.
City Mgr. will reply after Council
discusses this matter. Allen J.
Wolfe, GWG Investments, regarding the
Old Public Library parking lot. Memo
official Actions
November 22, 1983
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from the Traffic Engineer regarding
parking on the scath side of the 290
block of Court Street. Memo from the
Civil Service Comm. submitting
certified list of applicants for the
following positions: Recreation
Program Supervisor (SPI)/Parks and
Recreation; Maintenance Worker
I/Streets and Sanitation; Mass
Transit Operator/Transit; Maintenance
Worker III/Streets and Sanitation;
Maintenance Worker II/Streets and
Sanitation; Maintenance Worker
I/Government Buildings. Petition
signed by 58 residents regarding
proposed truck route on extended
Scott Boulevard. Allen J. Wolfe
regarding Old Library property.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Erdahl absent. The Mayor announced
Council discussion re the southeast
interceptor system would be held on
December 5, 1983. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and repeated the public
hearing as set.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by
Balmer, to accept the letter from 5
members of the Historic Preservation
Commission re Jim Clark's request to
extend the urban renewal area. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by
Perret, to accept the letter from Lorna
Mathes regarding the College Park area and
refer it to the Parks and Recreation
Commission for a reply. The Mayor
requested that additional information to
Council should be received by Thursday to
be included in the Friday packet. No
information would be handed out to Council
at the informal or formal Council meetings
unless it was an emergency.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by
McDonald, to defer setting a public
hearing regarding ordinances establishing
the proposed South Summit Street and
Woodlawn Avenue Historic Preservation
Districts. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
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Official Actions
November 22, 1983 -
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by
Perret, to adopt RES. 83-365, Bk. 80, pp.
1097-1098, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TWO QUIT
CLAIM DEEDS DISPOSING OF VACATED ALLEY
RIGHT-OF-WAY ABUTTING THE REAR OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 522 S. DUBUQUE STREET TO THE
ABUITING PROPERTY OWNERS. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by
Dickson, to defer consideration of a
resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign
and the City Clerk to attest a quit claim
deed disposing of a portion of the vacated
alley right-of-way between Valley Avenue
and Lincoln Avenue located adjacent to Lot
23 for the appraised value of $5 per
square foot or $3,200. 11be Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Erdahl absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by
Dickson, that Ord. 83-3158, Bk. 21, pp.
180-182, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY
REGULATING THE NUMBER OF ROOMERS PERMITTED
IN RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS be passed and
adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
A public hearing was held on
proposed Industrial Development Revenue
Bonds (Systems Unlimited, Inc.). The
hearing was then adjourned to December
6,1983.
The Mayor announced the following
vacancies on Boards and Commissions:
Committee on Community Needs - one vacancy
for an unexpired term ending 3/1/86;
Planning & Zoning Comm. - one vacancy for
an unexpired term ending 5/1/87; Resources
Conservation Comm. - one vacancy for an
unexpired term ending 1/1/85; Iowa
City -Johnson County Airport Zoning Comm. -
two vacancies, one to be a member of the
P&Z Comm. and one a member of the Airport
Commission. These appointments will be
made at the January 3, 1984, meeting of
the City Council.
Official Actions
November 22, 1983 -
Page 5
Moved by Balmer, seconded by
Dickson, to appoint William L. Reddick,
Jr., 403 Amhurst, to the Board of Electri-
cal Examiners and Appeals for a four-year
term ending 10/26/87. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Erdahl absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by
Dickson, to reappoint Fred Riddle, 2041
Ridgeway Dr., and appoint William
Steinbach, 404 Magowan to the Parks and
Recreation Comm. for four-year terms
ending 1/1/88; to appoint Henry W. Fox,
1009 Tower Ct., and re -advertise a second
vacancy to the Senior Center Comm. for
three-year terms ending 12/31/86. Council
requested a preference for persons
eligible to be beneficiaries of Senior
Center services;to appoint Linda McGuire,
430 Ronalds St., to the Riverfront
Commission for a three-year term ending
12/1/86; to appoint Martha D.
Christiansen, 3347 Tulane Ave., to the
United Action for Youth Bd. for an
unexpired term ending 6/30/84; to
reappiont Joan H. Jehle, 156 N. Friend-
ship, to the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.
for a three-year term ending 12/31/86; to
re -advertise the three vacancies for
three-year terms ending 1/1/87 on the
Human Rights Commission; to appoint Chiles
W. Mason, 639 S. Lucas and Douglas L.
DePPey, 1318 Whiting Avenue Ct., to the
Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers for two-year
terms ending 12/31/85; to reappoint Jack
Barrows, 1310 Bristol Dr. and Warren
Buchan, 1 Wellsley Avenue, to the Bd, of
Appeals for a five-year term ending
12/31/88; and to. reappoint Robert C.
Randall, 1650 Ridge Rd., to the Board of
Adjustment for a five-year term ending
1/1/89. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by
McDonald, to accept the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors recommendation to
appoint Doug Allaire, 233 Highland Drive,
to the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. as a
representative of Johnson County for a
three-year term ending 11/22/86,and to
Official Actions
November 22; 1983
Page 6
accept the Iowa City Community School
Board recommendation to appoint Michael
Hart, 328 E. Jefferson, to the Parks and
Recreation Comm. as a representative of
the School Bd. for a one-year term ending
10/1/84. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Councilmenber Balmer questioned
the status of the railroad overpass on
Capitol. The City Manager stated a memo
would be in next week's packet. Dickson
noted concern re work being done by a
bulldozer near the Mayflower Apts. The
City Manager reported a building permit
had been issued for apartments.
The City
Manager monies shouldbevailable or for tted he
rehabilitation of the Iowa Avenue Bridge
in FY85, and reconstruction of the
Burlington Street Bridge and Benton Street
Bridge would follow. Balmer questioned
the cost of a pedestrian walkway on the
Iowa Avenue Bridge being absorbed by the
City. The City Manager stated that
discussions were continuing with the
University but no decision would probably
bemade by January 1st. The Mayor
inquired re the improvements on Shamrock
and Arbor. The City Manager replied a
memo would be to Council listing two
alternatives in the next packet. He
stated that Council should approve the
project this fall to allow Public Works to
acquire the necessary easements this
winter for beginning of construction next
season.
The City Attorney reported to
Council on recent developments concerning
the Highland/Westinghouse Lift Station
Project and requested a special formal
Council meeting be held Monday, the 28th,
for the purpose of adopting the prelimi-
nary resolutions necessary to proceed.
Consensus was to hold the special meeting
but Council stated that the agreement
should be signed by December 20th for
Council to continue. City Attorney Jansen
noted a request from Millard Warehouse to
set a public hearing on their Series B
Industrial Revenue Bonds. Finance
Official Actions
November 22, 1983
Page 7
Director Vitosh explained to Council the
by need for the item to be acted upon, Moved
Public e,seconded by McDonald, to set a
Proposal to hearing for 12/20/83 on the
principal amount sof sue $700,00 aggregate
Bonds (Millard Industrial Revenue
of the Cit Warehouse Projects Series B
declared thhe motionwa CitY. Iowa. The Mayor
6/0, Erdahl absent. carried unanimously,
City Clerk stat The City Attorney and
take action on a that Council should also
reso-
lution establishing deferred signs. After discugssion for right-of-way
seconded by Dickson • moved by Balmer,
establishing' to adopt a resolution
ments for fees and insurance require -
declared theght-of-way signs. The Mayor
resutiomouely, 0/6, Erdahl able defeated w�i_
absent,
Perret, �adoptR �nald, seconded by
1099_11011 AUIHORIZ 03-366, Bk. 80, pp,
COPP1[)n7ITY DEVELOPMENTING FILING OF THE 1984
1984 IN EJTITLEMENT �K GRAM RO-
1984 IN THE AMOUNT OF $830,22NT FOR
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY $830,DEVELOPMENT` � OF
1974
STANDINGS A�ED, IMCLUDING ALL UNDER -
AND DESIGNATING 1011E I CONTAINED HEREIN
AUlf1ORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER THE
Gam• Karen Hradek sen THE
Miller/Orchard Neighborhood,
Council for their support thanked
absent, call vote unanimous, 6/0, Affirmative
absent,. The Mayor declared the resolution
McDonald, by Balmer, seconded y
PP. 1102-1103, adopt
AGRE ' 83-367, Bk. 80,
FAMILY SERVICES ING EXECUTION OF AN
ADDENDUM 1p
. DBA IGEN WITH HILLCREST
FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY D CITY RESIDENCE,
GRANT F�1D6 10 ACQUIRE, RE(MLO B �K
UTILIZE A RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY AND
vote LLY ILL ADULTS, Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
McDonaldMo ed adopt Balmer, seconded by
PP. 1104-1110 RES, 83-368, ek. 80,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR 1,
Official Actions
'November 22, 1983
Page 8
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND THE ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS
OF JOHNSON COUNTY FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLACK GRANT FUNDS FOR RENOVA-
TION AND EXPANSION OF THE NELSON ADULT
CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
ADULTS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by
Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-369, Bk. 80, pp.
1111-1112, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT
TO THE FY84 FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH UNITED
ACTION FOR YOUTH. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by
McDonald, to adopt RES. 83-370, Bk. 80,
pp. 1113-1114, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TU
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AMENDMENT TO THE FY84 FUNDING AGREEMENT
WITH THE WILLOW CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by
Lynch, to adopt RES. 83-371, Bk. 80, pp.
1115-1118, TO CONSIDER THE ADDPTION OF
BY-LAWS FOR THE IOWA CITY HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by
Balmer, to adopt RES. 83-372, Bk. 80, p.
1119, RESOLUTION GRANTING TO HAWKEYE
CABLEVISION PERMISSION TO INCREASE THE
RATE FOR BASIC CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE by
$.95 a month. Individual Councilmembers
expressed their views on the request and
noted the work done by the Broadband
Telecommunications Commission. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 5/1/1,
with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Balmer, Dickson, Lynch,
McDonald, Neuhauser. Nays: Perret.
Absent: Erdahl.
Official Actions
November 22, 1983
Page 9
The Mayor memo from Attorney David Brown proposed
Cable Ordinance amendments. Moved by
McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the
ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2
OF CHAPTER 14 OF THE IOWA CITY CODE (THE
ENABLING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY'S BROADBAND
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE) as amended,
be given first vote for passage. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl
absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by
McDonald, Balmer,
that ORD. 833159, Bk. seconded1, pp.
183-185, TO AMEND CHAPTER 11 TO SpECIFy
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A MASTER
ELECTRICIAN'S LICENSE, be passed and
adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Public
hearing was
Wastewatercollecti nand heldTreatment
Program as proposed by the Wastewater
Facility Cemnittee. The Mayor noted
appreciation for the work by the Commit-
tee. The following people appeared for
discussion: Prof. Richard Dague, U. of
I.; Mikelis Briedis, Veenstra & Kim.
Dennis Saeugling, 40 Arbury Drive; Merle
Trummel, 314 w. Benton; Jim Hynes, 621
Dearborn St.; Larry Schnittjer, MMS; Bruce
Glasgow, 834 N. Johnson; Public Works
Director Charles Schmadeke; and Finance
Director Rosemary Viosh.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by
Lynch, to adjourn 12:05 A.M. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Erdahl absent.
moreFor a detailed
complete
Disbursements, se Office of City Clerk and
Finance Department.
s/Y C. C USER,
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY C
Submitted for publication 12/2/83
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 22, 1983
Iowa City Council reg, mtg., 11/22/83, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Center, Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Co:ncilmembers present: Balmer,
Dickson, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers
present: Berlin, Jansen, Karr, Schmadeke, Boren, Vitosh. Council minutes
tape recorded on Tape 83-C32, Sides 1 and 2, 1 -End; 83-C33, Sides 1 and 2,
1 -End; and 83-C34, Side 1, 1-208.
The Mayor proclaimed Horne Care Week, November 27 through December 3,
1983, and a moment of silence was observed to reflect the 20th anniversary of
the assassination of John F. Kennedy, our 37th President.
The Mayor noted that Dr. L. E. January was present re item 3g(11),
Scott Blvd. Dr. January appeared and presented additional petitions. City
Mgr, stated a letter will be sent to Dr. January when the matter would be
scheduled for discussion. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to delete
from the Consent Calendar and defer for two weeks item 3f(1) setting a public
hearing on the southeast interceptor system. Moved by McDonald, seconded by
Ferret, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions, spec, mtg., 11/7%83, as
Published, subject to correction, as recommended by'the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions; Historic Preservation
Comm. -8/24/83, 9/14/83; Housing Appeals 130ard-9/8/83, 10/11/83; Broad-
band Telecommunications Camm.-9/27/83 and 10/26/83.
Permit Motions and -Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk:
Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Inc. Limited dba
The Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,121,526.48 for
the period of 10/1 thru 10/31/83 as recommended by the Finance Director,
subject to audit. Approving Abstract of Election for the November 8,
1983, City Council Election, as certified by the Johnson County Auditor
(At -Large: William Ambrisco and George Strait; District A: Ernest V.
tuber; and District C: Larry Baker).
Resolutions: RES. 83-363, Bk. 80, p. 1095, APPROVING SUppLEMW 18
TO THE CODE OF ORDDMNCES. RES. 83-364, Bk. 80, p. 1096, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE PAVING, STORM SEWER, AND SpNrBW SWM IMPROpMMM IN
WALDEN RIDGE PARTS 1, 2, 3 6 4 IN IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Council Activities
November 22, 1983
Page 2
Setting public hearings: Motion to set a public hearing on December
6,1983, to amend Chapter 17, Housing, of the Code of Ordinances by
redefining rooming house.
Correspondence: Letters concerning the proposed new zoning ordinance
from: Mace Braverman, Southgate Development; Anthony Frey; John and
Joyce Sales; Larry Svoboda; Joseph Holland regarding 618 North Dodge and
various proprties of Jim and Loretta Clark. Bruce Haupert regarding
application for building permit of Preucil School of Music, referred to
the Planning staff Xor recommendation. Deb Schoelerman regarding play-
ground equipment for Longfellow School. A letter from Mayor Neuhauser
has been sent to Ms. Schoelernan explaining the Council's position.
Grant Wood PIO President, Marlo Laing, regarding adult crossing guard at
California and Sycamore, referred to the City Manager for reply. Atty.
William Meardon regarding Plaza Centre One and the proposed hotel
design.. Atty. William Meardon regarding the hotel configuration. Atty.
Joseph Holland regarding the extension of the area eligible for indus-
trial revenue bond financing to include the former Boyd and Rwmnelhart
Plumbing building. City Mgr. will reply after Council discusses this
matter. Allen J.. Wolfe, GM Investments, regarding the Old Public
Library parking lot. Mery from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking
on the south side of the 200 block of Court Street. Memo from the Civil
Service Conn, submitting certified list of applicants for the following
positions: Recreation Program Supervisor (SPI)/Parks and Recreation;
Maintenance Worker I/Streets and Sanitation; Mass Transit Opera-
tor/Transit; Maintenance Worker III/Streets and Sanitation; Maintenance
Worker II/Streets and Sanitation;- Maintenance Worker I/Government
Buildings. Petition signed by 58 residents regarding proposed truck
route on extended Scott Boulevard. Allen J. Wolfe regarding Old Library
property.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor an-
nounced Council discussion re the southeast interceptor system would be held
on December 5, 1983. The Mayor declared the notion carried and repeated the
public hearing as set.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Balmer, to accept the letter from 5
members of the Historic Preservation Commission re Jim Clark's request to
extend the urban renewal area. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Perret, to accept the letter from Lorna
Mathes regarding the College Park area and refer it to the Parks and Recrea-
tion Commission for a reply. The Mayor requested that additional information
to Council should be received by Thursday to be included in the Friday
packet. No information would be handed out to Council at the informal or
formal Council meetings unless it was an emergency.
Council Activitie.
November 22, 1983
Page 3
Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to defer
hearing regarding ordinances establishing the
and Woodlawn Avenue Historic Preservation Districts, The C setting a public
the matter wouldp1OPOS� South Summit Street
was received. The be considered after the Iowa State Historical eager noted
absent. The �laYor declared the motion carried unan.oricImusl Dept.
report
Y, / Erdahl
ed
PP. 1097-1098, bAUTHOR AUTHORIZING
TU SIGN to adopt BFC, 83-365, Bk. 80,
PROPERTYQUIT CLAIM DEERS DISPOSING OF VACATED ALLEY AND THE
CITY CLERK 1U ATTEST TM
Affirmative
LOCATED AT 522 S. RIGHT�F-My ABUTTING THE
REAR OF
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, STREET6 Erdahl TE ABnUrr= PRDPERTy OWNERS,
the resolution adopted,
t. The Mayor declared
resolution o McDonald,
seconded by Dickson, to defer consideration of a
claim deed authorizing
n4 the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a quit
Valley Avenue disposing of a Portion of the vacated alley right -Of ay
y and Lincoln Avenue located adjacent to Lot 23 for Y between
value of $5 per square foot or $3,200.
unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent, The Mayor declared the appraised
the notion carried
180-182,5II2,M�� � Z� � by Dickson, that Otd. 83-3158, Bk. 21
IN RF$ nate ss dEand aNG THE WIMBER OF RDS
call vote unanimous 0, ErBabs�ent a� adopted. Affirmative roll
adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance
A public
Bonds (Systems Unlimited w� held o No pPOS� Industrial Development adjourned to Deceiber 6,1983. appeared, The hearing was then
The Mayor announced the following vacancies on Boards
Bions: Committee on Commanit cancy for an un
ending 3/1/86; Plane Y Needs one va a� Conmis-
ending 5/1/87: ResourcesfiConservatining Con one vacancy for an expired term
term ending 1/1eso Iowa n Comm• - one vacancy unexpired term
vacancies, one to be a City-17°�Oq County Airport
for an unexpired
member of the Pyx Comm. rport Zoning Come. - two
Airport Commission. These appointments will be made atone Jamembernuary g th
Of 1984,
meeting of the City Council.
Jr., 40 �� by Bal the Board
by Dickson, to appoint William L.
four-year farm Board of Electrical Examiners and Reddickfor ,
Wan mously, 6/0, Erdahl aa�nt7' The Mayor declared the motion carried
Ridgy Dr. , ret, seconded by Dickson, to reappoint Fred Riddle, 2041
Recreation Comm. for tYWirliam Steinbach, 404 ,Mag, toowan to the Parks and
forandCt., and re -advertise a secondnva�ar y8,8to a Senappoiioc Cern et r•CoOx
year terms ending 12/31/86- . Council requested a preference for
Council Activities -
November 22, 1983
Page 4
Persons eligible to be beneficiaries of Senior Center services;to appoint
Linda McGuire, 430 Ronalds St., to the Riverfront Commission for a three-year
term ending 12/1/86; to appoint Martha D. Christiansen, 3347 Tulane Ave., to
the United Action for Youth Bd. for an unexpired term ending 6/30/84; to
reappiont Joan H. Jehle, 156 N. Friendship, to the Mayor's Youth Employment
Bd. for a three-year term ending 12/31/86; to re -advertise the three vacan-
cies for three-year terms ending 1/1/87 on the Human Rights Commission; to
appoint Chiles W. Mason, 639 S. Lucas and Douglas L. Deppey, 1318 Whiting
Avenue Ct., to the Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers for two-year terms ending
12/31/85; to reappoint Jack Barrows, 1310 Bristol Dr. and Warren Buchan, 1
Wellsley Avenue, to the Bd. of Appeals for a five-year term ending 12/31/88;
and to reappoint Robert C. Randall, 1650 Ridge Rd., to the Board of Adjust_
lent for a five-year term ending 1/1/89. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to accept the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors recommendation to appoint Doug Allaire, 233 Highland
Drive, to the Mayors Youth Employment Bd- as a representative of Johnson
County for a three-year term ending 11/22/86,and to accept the Iow
Community School Board recommendation to appoint Michael Harta City
Jefferson, to the Parks and Recreation Cenm, as a representative of the, 328 E.
School Bd, for a one-year term ending 10/1/84. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Councilmember Balmer questioned the status of the railroad overpass
on Capitol. The City Manager stated a memo would be in next week's packet.
Dickson noted concern re work being done by a bulldozer near the Mayflower
Apts. The City Manager reported a building permit had been issued for
apartments.
The City Manager reported that monies should be available for the
rehabilitation of the Iowa Avenue Bridge in FY85, and reconstruction of the
Burlington Street Bridge and Benton Street Bridge would follow. Balmer
questioned the cost of a pedestrian walkway on the Iowa Avenue Bridge being
absorbed by the City. The City Manager stated that discussions were continu-
ing with the University but no decision wouldpcabably be made by January
1st. The Mayor inquired re the improvements on Shamrock and Arbor. The City
Manager replied a memo would be to Council
next packet. He stated that Council should listing two alternatives in theapprove the project this fall to
allow Public Works to acquire the necessary easements this winter for
beginning of construction next season.
The City Attorney reported to Council on recent developments concern-
ing the Highland/Westinghouse Lift Station Project and requested a special
formal Council meeting be held Monday, the 28th, for the purpose of adopting
the preliminary resolutions necessary to proceed. Consensus was to hold the
special December meeting
for�Councilcil to continue. ted that
the
eAtatorrnney Jan sen l noted aiin� by
from Millard Warehouse to set a public hearing on their Series B Industrial
Revenue Bonds. Finance Director Vitosh explained to Council the need for the
Council Activities
November 22, 1983
Page 5
item to be acted upon. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to set a
Public hearing for 12/20/83 on the proposal to issue $700,00 aggregate
principal amount of Industrial Revenue Bonds (Millard Warehouse Project)
Series B of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The City Attorney and City Clerk
stated that Council should also take action on a previously deferred resolu-
tion establishing fees for right-of-way signs. After discussion, moved by
Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt a resolution establishing fees and
insurance requirements for right-of-way signs. The Mayor declared
resolution defeated unanimously, 0/6, Erdahl absent. the
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Ferret, to adopt RES. 83-366, Bk. 80,
PP. 1099-1101, AUTHORIZING FILING OF TBE 1984 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
G$RA6PP/METROPOLITAN ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM STATFMQ� FOR 1984 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$830,2IN UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED,
ALL INCLUDING
CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZEINGS AND D CONTAINED THERE]N AND DESIGNATING
Karen Bradek representing Miller/Orchard Neighborhood, thanked Council
their support. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by. Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 83-367, Bk. 80,
Pp. 1102-1103, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
HILLCRESST FAMILY SERVICES, DHA IOWA CITY RESIDENCE, FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, 0.
$20,00
the resolution adopted, A
REHABILITATE, AND UTILIZE
RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY FOR MENTALLY ILL ADULTS, for an additional ILIZE
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared
Moved bYY Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 83-368, Bk. 80,
Pp. 1104-1110, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TC) SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREDIM BETWEEN THE CITY OF IONA CITY AND THE CITI OF JOHNSON COUNTY FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
FOR NT
E11" FOR RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF TBE NELSON DEVEL
OPMENT BLDCK GRANT
M2MLLY DISABLED ADULTS, a $50,000 allocation. AffirmativerollrollRcal�1 vote
unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-369, Bk. 80,
1111 1112
PP. , AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AMMC*!ENT TO THE FY84 FUNDING AGREEMENT WrM UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH , a $500
allocation with an additional $250 held in abeyance. Affirmative roll call
vote adopt unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl abseed.nt. The Mayor declared the resolution
Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 83-370, Bk. 80,
Pp. 1113-1114, AUTHORIZING, THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TD ATTEST AN--
ACENTERf M'MR I4T M THE FY84 FUNDING AGREEMENT WTTH THE WILLOW CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD
, an additional $500. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
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November 22, 1.983
Page 6
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES, 83-371
1115-1118, TO C@ISIDER THE �PPION OF BY-LAWS FOR THE pRE`ERVPTION COMMISSION, v Bk. 80, pp,
relatingto a s BY -TAWS Lynch noted ArticleIVI HIS1t7RIC
minute taker w secretary being a Commission member, The v Section 2,
absent. The Mayor declared Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, stated a
the resolution adopted. LmOnv 6/00 Erdahl
Moved
Lynch, s
1119, RESOL MOONN To ded by Balmer, to adopt PE%RESIO8 2' Bk. 80, P.
RATE FOR BASIC AYE
Councilmembers TtheirSICN SERVICE by $.95 a month. INCREASE THE
by the Broadbandexpressed their views on the request and noted Individual
resolution adopted
Tel Commission.- The Mayor declaredthe
done
Ayes: Balmer, Dicks 5/1/11 with n' Lynch, the following division of roll call the
Erdahl. ,McDonald, Neuhauser. Nays: vote.-
,
Perret. Absent:
The
proposed CablMayor
0 dinrioted
ce �that the ORDINANCE AMENDINGn�nts from Asst. City Attorney David Brown re
Moved by McDonald, by Dickson,
CITY CODE (THE ENABLING ORDINANCE OFNTBE CITY'S
2 OF CHAseconded OF � IOWA
FRANfAISE) as amended, be NANO given first vote for passage AffBROADBAND irmative roll MSE
unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declazedrmative roll
carried.
the motion
Moved by
183-185, To AMEND s�O�� by McDonald, that ORD. 83-3159, Bk. 21, pp,
� R
CHAPTER 1, a SPECIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A
vote unanimous, 6/0, ErdahEl absent The ed and adopted' Affirmative roll call
adopted. Mayor declared the ordinance
Program Public hearing was held on the Wastewater
eCollection and Treatment
Proposed by the Wastewater Facility Committee. The Mayor toted
appreciation for the wRichardDag�e�Otto .I The following people appea1ed
for discussion; prof.
Him; Dennis Saeugling, 90 Arbrury Drive; Merle Mikelis riedis,Ben�tra 6
Hynes, 621 Dearborn St.; y Schnitt'er, 314 ;Jim
Rosemacp VPublic Works Director Charles 3 Sehmadeeke•eruce Glasgow, B3q p
and Finance Director
Mov
declared thedmotion iriseconded-by Lynch, to adjourn 12:05 A.M.urmimou�Y. 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor
-MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR
MARIAN R. —O,—RR, CITY CLERK
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
December 6, 1983
Iowa City Council reg, mtg., 12/6/83, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer,
Dickson, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Ferret. Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers
present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr, Schmeiser, Milkman, Boothroy,
Franklin, Kucharzak, Brachtel, Schmadeke, Hauer. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 83-C34, Side 1, 257 -End, and Side 2, 1 -End; Tape 83-C40,
Side 1, 1 -End and Side 2, 1-241.
Councilmember Ferret requested that item 3d(7) be deleted from the
Consent Calendar re setting a public hearing for construction of the south-
east interceptor system and correction to minutes of 11/22/83, John F.
Kennedy as the 35th President. Council agreed to discuss and vote on the
Southeast Interceptor Sewer resolution as the last item on the agenda. Moved
by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, that the following items and recommendations
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of
11/14/83, and regular meeting of 11/22/83, as published, subject to cor-
rection, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Library Bd.-11/17/83;
Parks & Rec. Comm. -11/9/83; Airport Comm. -11/17/83; Planning & Zoning
Comm. -10/20/83, 11/3/83; Riverfront Cann.-ll/2/83.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk:
Approving Class C Beer Permit for Imm Ho Shinn dba East-West Oriental
Foods, 615 Iowa Ave. Approving Class C Liquor Permit for First Avenue
Lounge of Iowa City, Inc. dba The Annex, 819 First Avenue. Approving
Class C Liquor Permit and Sunday Sales for Yen Ching Restaurant, Inc. dba
Yen Ching Restaurant, 1515 Mall Dr. Approving Class C Liquor Permit for
Russell W. Poggenpohl dba Poggie's Tap, 928 Maiden Lane.
Setting public hearings: Motion setting a public hearing for
12/20/83 to adopt the 1982 edition of the Uniform Building Code as
amended. Motion setting a public hearing for 12/20/83 to adopt the 1982
edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code as amended. Motion setting a
public hearing for 12/20/83 to adopt the 1982 edition of the Uniform
Plumbing Code. Motion setting a public hearing for 12/20/83 to adopt the
1982 edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
Code. Motion setting a public hearing for 12/20/83 to adopt the 1982
edition of the Uniform Fire Code, known as the Iowa City Fire Code. Res.
83-377, Bk. 80, p. 1147, setting a public hearing for 12/20/83, on an
Industrial Waste Ordinance and Pretreatment Program for Iowa City.
RES. 83-378, Bk. 80, pp. 1148-1149, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR A PORTION
OF THE STORM SEWER AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN TY'N CAE SUBDIVI-
SION, PART III, TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 83-379, Bk. 80, p.
1150, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE IDOT RIGHT-OF-WAY ASSURANCE
STATEMENT.
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December 6, 1983
Page 2
Correspondence: Letter regarding the new zoning ordinance from:
William Sueppel; Charles A. Muller; David Smith; and Bruce R. Glasgow.
Chamber of Commerce re the new zoning ordinance, referred to the City
Mgr. for reply. Alan R. Leff, representing Drs. Wallace, Rosenberger,
and Hackbarth, requesting a special Council meeting to be held 12/9/83 to
consider approving Memorandum of Agreement regarding Industrial Revenue
Bonds, City Mgr. will reply after Council discusses this request.
Ecumenical lowers regarding congregate housing facilities, referred to
the City Mgr, for reply. Chamber of Commerce regarding the sewage
treatment system, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Historic Preser-
vation Comm. regarding redevelopment of the property on the southwest
corner of the intersection of Gilbert and Prentiss Streets and its
relation to Close Mansion, City Mgr, will respond after the City council
discusses the issue. Jean Skog regarding the new hotel, referred to the
City Mgr. for reply. Television Development Association of Iowa regard-
ing the Airport Commission's denial of construction of a television
tower, and a copy of TDA's letter to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding: time limit of parking meters on
south side of 400 East Iowa Ave.; parking prohibition on Cambria Court;
parking prohibition in the 400 block of South Oakland Ave.; parking
prohibition on Wright St.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Mayor Neuhauser
noted item 3f(3), request from Drs. Wallace, Rosenberger, and Hackbarth for
Industrial Revenue Bonds and stated a special Council meeting will be held
12/7/83, 5:30 P.M., Meeting Room A of the Iowa City Public Library, to
consider the item.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 83-380, Bk. 80,
pp. 1151-1153, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL SUBDIVISION PLATS OF WEST
SIDE PARK. Staffinembers Franklin and Brachtel present for discussion.
Charles Barker, representing the developer, appeared. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted. Councilmember Perret left the room.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 83-381, Bk. 80,
pp. 1154-1155, APPROVING THE LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF
O3MMUNICATIONS BUILDING CO., MA PARCEL, LOT 2, EMPIRE ADDITION. Staff -
member Franklin stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recom-
mended approval at their 12/1/83 meeting. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 4/0, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Neuhauser, McDonald, Dickson, Lynch. Abstained: Balmer. Absent: Erdahl,
Perret.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-382, Bk. 80,
pp. 1156-1157, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF PRAIRIE VIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION,
PART 1. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl, Perret absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Councilmember Perret returned.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Lynch, that the ordinance repealing
Appendix A of the Iowa City Code of Ordinances and establishing a new Chapter
36 entitled "Zoning," be given first vote for passage. Planning and Program
Director Don Schmeiser reiterated parking provisions for fraternities and
J
Council Activities
December 6, 1983
Page 3
sororities. Council commended the Planning & Zoning Commission and staff for
work done on the ordinance. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor noted that
the tree and sign regulations were not considered at this time but would be
dealt with later. She also announced second consideration of the Zoning
Ordinance would be Monday, December 12th.
A public hearing was held regarding amendment to Chapter 17 of the
Code of Ordinances by redefining rooming house. No one appeared.
Ed Zastrow, owner of Bushnell's Turtle and co-owner of the College
Block Building, stated concerns re the walkway thru the proposed downtown
hotel and the stucco exterior. John Lind, R.R. 6, and Richard Hansen, 2008
Ridgeway, presented proposed site plans which would allow a wider pedestrian
walkway. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. A joint Hotel
Steering Committee and Design Review Committee meeting will be held on 12/7
to discuss the hotel design. William Newbrough, representing Television
Development Assn. of Iowa, requested Council approval for construction of a
multi -use tower. Consensus was to defer the matter until after January 1
when a joint Council/Airport Comm. meeting could be scheduled. John Gross,
820 Kirkwood, owner of Technigraphics, presented petitions for a wider access
thru the hotel. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ferret, to receive the
petitions. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl
absent.
A public hearing was held on proposed Housing Revenue Bonds, Series
1983 (Systems Unlimited, Inc. Project) in an aggregate principal amount not
to exceed $375,000. No one appeared.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 83-383, Bk. 80,
pp. 1158-1164, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF HOUSING REVENUE BONDS
(SYSTEMS UNLIMITED, INC. PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, IN THE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $375,000, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF ACQUISITION BY CON-
STRUCTION OR PURCHASE OF LAND, BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS SUITABLE
TO BE USED TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR THE HANDICAPPED; THE EXECUTION OF A LENDER
IRAN AGREEMENT WITH IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA,
PROVIDING THE TERMS AND SALE OF SUCH BOND; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A
IRAN AGREEMENT WITH SYSTEMS UNLIMITED, INC. PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF
THE IRAN OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BOND, AND RELATED MATTERS. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies on Boards and Commis-
sions: Planning and Zoning Came. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending
5/1/88, an appointment will be made at the 1/17/84 meeting of the City
Council; Iowa City/Coralville Convention Bureau - John Balmer's term ends in
December, replacement to be appointed at the 1/3/84 meeting.
Councilmember Ferret reported on the National League of Cities
Meeting he attended with Councilmember McDonald. Councilmember Balmer noted
appreciation of the memo from Housing and Inspection Services Dept. re the
Acacia House appeal. Balmer also questioned the reference to purchase of ads
in the Asst. City Manager's memo re Sidewalk Snow Removal. The City Manager
stated that ads are purchased to inform the public of enforcement matters.
Council Activities
December 6, 1983
Page 4
Councilmember Balmer noted the memo from the Senior Center Coordinator re
appointments to the Senior Center Bd. The matter will be discussed by the
new Council after January.
Recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission that a request
for $10,000 be put in the FY85 budget to be identified as gymnasium acquisi-
tion funds, hopefully to be added to on a periodic basis until such time as
specific plans are perpetuated, referred to next Council in budget process.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 83-384, Bk. 80, pp.
1165-1172, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT WITH VEENSTRA AND KIMM, INC., ENGINEERS AND PLANNERS, REGARDING
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ROCHESTER AVENUE WATER RESERVOIR. After
discussion, Council requested a policy statement be drafted re the selection
of consultants on City projects. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-385, Bk. 80,
pp. 1173-1174, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED BY MAUDE A. GLICK.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-386, Bk. 80,
p. 1175, APPROVING AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT AGREEMENT FOR URBAN
RENEWAL PARCEL 64 -ib (HOTEL SITE). Mayor Neuhauser noted that adoption of
this resolution does not effect the design. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 83-387, Bk. 80,
pp. 1176-1178, RESCINDING THE FILING OF THE 1984 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT/METROPOLITAN ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM STATEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $030,220
AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE 1984 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT/METROPOLITAN ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM STATEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $751,116
UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, INCLUD-
ING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE
CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRAM'.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING
ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2 OF CHAPTER 14 OF THE IOWA CITY CODE (THE ENABLING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY'S BROADBAND TELECOM4UNICATIONS FRANCHISE), be given
second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl
absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor announced that item 3d(7), a resolution setting a public
hearing on the southeast interceptor sewer, would be discussed at this time.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt a resolution setting a public
hearing on December 20, 1983, on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of the southeast interceptor sewer.
Individual Councilmembers expressed their concerns. The Mayor declared the
Lr
Council Activities
December 6, 1983
Page 5
resolution failed, 3/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Dickson, McDonald, Perret. Absent: Erdahl.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, to adjourn to Executive
Session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in
litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be
likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in
that litigation and to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only
where pr^,oA he rnacnnahi" enema M to increase the nice
the goveri
call vote
carried ar
AN K.