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Home My WebLink About1983-12-12 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES DECEMBER 12, 1983 Iowa City Council, special mtg., 12/12/83, at 9:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Mayor Neuhauser presiding., Councilmembers present: Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: Balmer. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Barr, Hauer, Schmeiser,.Hayek. Tape recorded on 83-C40, Side 2, 277 -End. Recommendations of the Design Review Carmittee that the Design Review 3 �� Comm. to approve the Preliminary Design Plans for Urban Renewal Parcel -� 64-1b (hotel site) as presented by the developer, noted. Recommendations of the Hotel Steering Committee that the Hotel Steering Cam. approve the Preliminary Design Plans for Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1b (hotel site) subject to the following provisions: (1) The height of the interior walkway be at least 18 feet in height. (2) The width of the interior walkway be between 30 to 35 feet. (3) The exterior walkway between the hotel and the College Block Building be covered. (4) All abutting property owners are to be signatories to any change(s) proposed in the operation of the interior and exterior pedestrian ease- ments. (5) The Design Review Committee must approve the final plans for the appearance and configuration of the interior public space in the hotel, noted. Recommendations of the Design Review Committee and the Hotel Steering Committee regarding the Hotel project design changes, Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1b, be apprised in writing of all (major and minor) design changes in the hotel design by the developer, noted. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-390, Bk. 80, pp. 1190-1195, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE OLD CAPITOL HOSTS LITIGATION SETTLEMENT DOCUMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 83-391, Bk. 80, pp. 1196-1198, AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES.83-392, Bk. 80, pp. 1199-1214, AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE CONTRACT REQUIRED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE UDAG AGREEMENT. It was noted that the parking agreement was separate and not included with this resolution. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. B.� Moved by Erdahl, seconded by McDonald, to defer until 12/20/83 ;7 consideration of a resolution authorizing an access easement for Urban — Renewal Parcel 64-1b (hotel site). Reservations were expressed re air rights for future development. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Balmer absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 83-393, Bk. 80, 4 ' .J MICROFILMED BY _. JORM MICR¢LAE3 CEDAR RAPIDS • DEC MOINES i i Council Activities December 12, 1983 Page 2 PP. 1215-1220, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ACCESS EASEME1p FOR INTERIOR WALKWAY PUBLIC RIGBT-OF-WAY AND AN EXTERIOR PEDESTRIAN PUBLIC RIGROF-WAY ON URBAN RENEML PARCEL 64-1b (HOTEL SITE) BEIIIEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND DR. HARRY A. JOENSON, JR., DOINGIBUSINESS AS MID -CITY HOTEL ASSOCI- ATES -IOTA CITY. It was noted that the developer would be responsible for maintenance of both the exterior and interior walkways. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 83-394, Bk. 80, Pp. 1221-1222, APPROVING PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1b (HOTE[, SITE). Individual Councilmembers expressed their views re the design. General consensus was that the design was acceptable and revi- sions to plans have considerably lessened concerns. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by Lynch, seconded by McDonald, that the ORDINANCE REPEALING APPENDIX A OF THE IOM CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES AND ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 36 ENTITLED "ZONING", be given second vote for passage. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in Sitiga- tion 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 as a public employer, strategy regarding collec- tive 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, Balmer absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to Executive Session, 9:45 P.M. MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, CITYCLERK - 1 MICRONUIED BY DORM MIC 14+LA6 1 CEDAR RXP!OS • DE' MOINES 32. I i 0 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: December 9, 1983 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Parking Study - b. Adoption Schedule for FY85 Budget — c. Strategic Planning for Cities — d. Hotel Project - Discussion with Owner — Copy of letter from hotel architect regarding Iowa City Holiday Inn. — Copy of memorandum from Vernon Beck regarding plan revisions. — Copy of letter from the City Manager to College Street merchants regarding_ concerns raised about the hotel development. — Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding City Council policy resolutions. — Memorandum from the Department of Public Works regarding drainage problems associated with the South Branch Ralston Creek Tributary running between Friendship Street and Shamrock and Arbor Drive . — Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding change in duties and procedures. = Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding parkland needs for central area. Letter from Chairman of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission regardi the November 22 Council meeting. — Copy of letter from FAA to Television Development Association of Iowa regar proposed television antenna. Police report for November 1983. Article: Iowa City eats up state restaurant rivals. �— ._.,FIILROFILMED.BY.. JORM MICR+LAS Ii �CEDAR RA CIDS - DEC MOINES l I j M City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: December 9, 1983 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Parking Study b. Adoption Schedule for FY85 Budget c. Strategic Planning for Cities 3 d. Hotel Project - Discussion with Owner Copy of letter from hotel architect regarding Iowa City Holiday Inn. Copy of memorandum from Vernon Beck regarding plan revisions. Copy of letter from the City Manager to College Street merchants regarding concerns raised about the hotel development. Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding City Council policy resolutions. Memorandum from the Department of Public Works regarding drainage problems associated with the South Branch Ralston Creek Tributary running between Friendship Street and Shamrock and Arbor Drives. Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding change in duties and procedures. Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding parkland needs for central area. 1 Letter from Chairman of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission regarding the November 22 Council meeting. —a3 Copy of letter from FAA to Television Development Association of Iowa regardil proposed television antenna. 3 -� Police report for November 1983. Article: Iowa City eats up state restaurant rivals. _..,,. _..__...MICROFILMED.. BY. t JORM MICR+LAE R c.... RP PIOS • Dc5 MOINES