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Home My WebLink About1982-03-02 Minutes numered■, ; l �- COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MARCH 2, 1982 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/2/82, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem Perret residing. Councilmembers present: Balmer (7:32), Erdahl, Dickson, Lynch, McDonald, Perret. Absent: Neuhauser. Staff'members present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Knight, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 82-1, Side 2, 1-1162. Mayor Pro tem Perret announced the rescheduling of a public hearing scheduled for this date for the Mercy Hospital Industrial Revenue Bond _a/L Project. The public hearing will be held on March 16, 1982. Mayor Pro tem Perret announced three changes to the Consent Calendar, the addition to item 3b(5) Broadband Telecommunications minutes of 1/19/82; addition, 3c(5), of a Class B Beer Permit for Sub 'N Suds; and the deletion of item 3g(7) Better Cab requesting a cab stand. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Erdahl, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions, reg. mtg., 2/16/82, and Spec. mtg., 2/22/82, as published, subject to correction, as recom- mended by the City Clerk. = Minutes of Boards and Commissions: 'Bd. of Adjustment -1/28/82; Airport Comm. -2/16/82; fid. of Library Trustees -1/28/82, Resources —317 Conservation Comm. -2/10/82; 'Broadband Telecommunication Comm.- x/A 1/19/82 & 1/29/82; 6Historic Preservation Task Force -2/10/82; a/9 IT 'Committee on Community Needs -2/3/82; fOesign Review Comm. -2/10/82; ao (Planning & Zoning Comm. -2/18/82. 3 �/ Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Pester- Marketing Company dba Pester Marketing 5,12� ,'• Co., #59, 302 S. Dubuque Street. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Krause Gentle Oil Corporation dba Iowa City Sav-Mor Kerr-McGee Stationstore #104, 1104 S. Gilbert St. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Sheep's Head Limited dba Sheep's "� Head Cafe, 209 N. Linn St. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Rugger -Burns Restaurant, Inc. dba Gringo's, 115 E. 3076 College St. Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Jeff and Dad Enterprises, Inc, dba Sub 'n Suds, 208 N. Linn St. Motions: To approve disbursements in the amount of $1,864;133.90 for the period of 1/1 through 1/31/82 as recommended by L the Finance Director, subject to audit. Authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application for utilities right-of-way to Iowa- X29 Illinois Gas and Electric Company for Highway 6, 1, and 218. RES. 82-43, Bk. 72, pp. 305-306, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN ELECTRICAL REVISIONS, PHASE III. _V I� ; ; F uironni upn ov IJORM . MICRd LAB- ' { CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 � I r Council Activities March 2, 1982 Page 2 Setting public hearings: To set a public hearing on 3/16/82 to �(� consider an amendment to Sections 17-2; 17-5.i.(1); 17-6.a; 17-B.i 3 3 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, the Housing Code. To �2�t' set a public hearing for 3/16/82 to consider an amendment to Chapter � 3,ar 11 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, by repealing the entire chapter and enacting a new chapter in lieu thereof. Correspondence: President of Old Capitol Center Merchants Association expressing appreciation for Council's funding of Library ' services on Sunday and for additional police and urging award of a contract for the hotel/department store project. Wm. Meardon to John Hayek re Old Capitol Center, ltr. furnished to Council for discussion 2/22 informal session. Johnson County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections re the consolidationof the northern segment of East Lucas 3S ' Township and Precinct No. 7 of the City of Iowa City, County is requesting Council pass a resolution. Petition by 269 people requesting parking along Riverside Drive between 5:00 and 7:00 P.M. on Saturdays during Mass at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, referred to the City Manager for reply after Council consideration. Bicyclists of Iowa City, Inc. expressing appreciation for the City's 137 government access 'channel, the library channel, and Community j Programming Channel 26. Early childhood centers of Iowa City concerning trash collection, referred to the City Manager for more 1331 information and further Council consideration. John Hayek to Jay.3,V Oehler re a proposed quitclaim deed. Executive Director of Mark IV/Willow Creek Neighborhood Center re additional funding, referred Cyd to the Human Services Planner for recommendation. Lorna Mathes exprassing appreciation for the new streetlight in the 100 block of•3/// S. Johnson St. Gladys Scott, Chrp. of the Senior Center Commission, .342 expressing views on the use of the upper floor of the Senior Center. Memo from the Traffic Engr. re parking on Pleasant Street; parking prohibition on Calvin Court; and parking prohibition on "I" Street. 3/ 5 I! Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor I Pro tem declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Lynch, seconded by McDonald, to set a public hearing for 3/16/82 on the proposed conveyance of vacated Maiden Lane right-of-way — located between Prentiss Street and Des Moines Street. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed rezoning of certain property from RIB to C2 located at 1014 and 1016 Hudson Street. The following people appeared opposing the rezoning: Norval and Joan — Tucker, 1020 Hudson; Lawrence Redig, 811 Hudson; John Daggett, 812 Hudson; William Kraemer, 820 Hudson; Ann Huntington Tucker, 854 Hawkeye Ct.; Jeff Kern, 820 Hudson; Donald Sutherland, 725 W. Benton; J. Merle Trummel, 314 W. Benton; William Buss, 747 W. Benton; Beth Sietsema, 1012 Hudson; Atty. Mike Kennedy, representing Norval and Joan Tucker. Atty. William Sueppel, representing Shirley and Ken Ranshaw, appeared requesting approval of the uvonri, urn ay ORRAPIDS .CR6oAM DES J _;A Council Activities March 2, 1982 Page 3 rezoning. Jane Jakobsen, Planning & Zoning Commissioner, appeared to answer questions relating to the recommendation from Planning & Zoning to approve the rezoning. A public hearing was held on the proposed vacation of an alley right- 3�8 of -way platted in Lyman Cook's Subdivision of Berryhill and Pierce Addition (Ralston Creek Village) and located in the 400 block of South Gilbert Street. Atty. Joseph Holland, representing Ralston Creek Village, appeared and requested Council waive the three readings necessary for the ordinance. He referred to a letter passed out to Councilmembers prior to the meeting stating the reasons for the action and advising alternate steps if six Councilmembers were unable to attend this meeting. Since six members were in attendance the ordinance could be passed. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, 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 ORDINANCE NO. 82-3051, Bk. 19, pp. 9-10, VACATING THE ALLEY RIGHT-OF- WAY PLATTED IN LYMAN COOK'S SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT 25 AND BERRYHILL AND PIERCE ADDITION (RALSTON CREEK VILLAGE) AND LOCATED IN THE 400 BLOCK OF SOUTH GILBERT STREET, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, that the Ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor declared the Ordinance adopted. A public hearing was held on the proposed conveyance of an alley right-of-way platted in Lyman Cook's Subdivision of Outlot 25 and Berryhill and Pierce Addition (Ralston Creek Village) and located in the 400 block of South Gilbert Street. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-44, Bk. 72, p. 307, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF VACATED ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY PLATTED IN LYMAN COOK'S SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT 25 AND BERRYHILL AND PIERCE ADDITION 3.5-/ (RALSTON CREEK VILLAGE) AND LOCATED IN THE 400 BLOCK OF SOUTH GILBERT STREET. 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. 82-45, Bk. 72, pp. 308-309, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON- 3So2 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN SUBMITTED BY H.P. SMITH COMPANY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser, absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, that the ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF MAIDEN LANE LOCATED BETWEEN PRENTISS STREET AND DES MOINES '13 STREET, be considered and given second vote for passage. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, 6/0,, Neuhauser absent. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. r' r 1 j WrDAM Urn RV '- -�JORM MIC R(SLAB 1 j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES _M Council Activities March 2, 1982 Page 4 A public hearing was held on the budget estimate for the fiscal year July 1, 1982, through June 30, 1983. No one appeared. Finance Director j f� Vitosh reminded Council of the special formal meeting scheduled for Monday, March 8th, to consider the resolution adopting the budget. Mayor Pro tem Perret announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 7/1/85 on the Board of Library Trustees. This appointment will be.5` made at the 4/13/82 meeting of the City Council. Mayor Pro tem Perret stated that Council had decided at the informal session to wait until all Councilmembers could be present to consider the two appointments to Committee on Community Needs, two appointments to the Broadband Telecommunications Commission, and one appointment to the Airport Commission. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Dickson, to defer the me' appointments until the March 8th special Council meeting. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Councilmember Balmer reported on his recent meeting with State ,3,5% legislators and the League of Cities meeting in Washington, D.C. Mayor Pro tem Perret reminded Councilmembers of the special meeting tomorrow V' night on hotel/department store project and inquired as to when discussion of the Capitol Improvements would be scheduled. City Manager Berlin 05Y replied he would report back and announced two additional informal sessions had been scheduled for April 6 and April 20, 1982. Berlin also .. stated that a formal Council meeting would be held on March 30. The following recommendations from Boards and Commissions were noted. Committee on Community Needs: 1) that the remaining 1982 CDBG_ .36/ ! monies be reallocated as follows: Rental Rehabiliation-$75,000; Housing Reehhabbilitation (owner -occupied) and weatherization-$16,300; Congregate /Pav nd IndependentOLmvi g- $ 0,000 Cel) that CCN(rhad revpiewed andrapproved tthe94 Grantee Performance Report for the 1981 Metro Entitlement Program. Broadband Telecommunications Commission that the Council provide a 12- 3-6e2" year payback plan at nine percent interest to the City General Fund for cable related expenditures from the cable franchise fees, and to propose the implementation of an Access Support Fund for the promotion and development of cable access related activities. Resources Conservation•3�! Commission that the City Council consider the report dated February 3, 1982, by Perucca and Tinklenberg dealing with flashing traffic signals and that Council adopt the flashing mode as suggested in the report. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 82-46, Bk. 72, p. 310, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK IMPROVEMENT .5 PROGRAM - PHASE II TO MCANINCH CORPORATION OF DES MOINES, IOWA, for $88,024.10. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 82-47, Bk. 72, AT pp. 311-315, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO TEST AN rnron_ru urn ov 1 I JORM MICR6LAB- i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES '� Council Activities March 2, 1982 Page 5 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A FEDERAL -AID BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO REPLACE I THE BRIDGE ON CAMP CARDINAL ROAD OVER CLEAR CREEK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-48, Bk. 72, pp. 316-320, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL TRAFFIC :�6G SIGNALS AT U.S. #6 AND FAIRMEADOWS BOULEVARD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 82-49, Bk. 72, pp. 321-342, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY POLICE PATROLMEN'S ASSOCIATION, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1982, THROUGH JUNE 30, 3G 7 1984. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 9:10 P.M. Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. MARIAN K. KARR, DEPUTY CITY CLERK 0 DAVID PERRET, MAYOR PRO,TE1•1 3 i Qif Gnrp NVn 4V JORMMIC Rd/LA B' - CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES } F:'_. ti i s i i i T F, City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: February,26, 1982 TO: City Council FROM: • City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Urban renewal update b. Water billing - Copy of letter from Mayor Neuhauser to Victor Belger regarding his retirement 370 from the City Assessor position. Copy of letter from Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company regarding north side lighting project. Information regarding urban renewal land sales. —� Memorandum from the Transportation Planner regarding local match .required for small bus demonstration program. — 9 Article regarding management of downtown malls. 74 Copy of letter from the former chairman of the. Human Rights Commission regard'ng7� the Civil Rights Specialist. 3 Articles: a. Being mayor prompts enrollment in law school b. Iowa. City groups tackling elderly housing problem C71enl r �or /%far�� 378 1 ' ieiranoiiiern av - -JORM.'MIC R#L AB - j I CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MDIYES r''_ _y U IF City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: February126, 1982 TO: City Council FROM: ' City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Urban renewal update b. 'dater billing Copy of letter from Mayor Neuhauser to Victor Belger regarding his retirement from the City Assessor position. Copy of letter from Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company regarding north side lighting project. ' Information regarding urban renewal land sales. Memorandum from the Transportation Planner- regarding local match .required for small bus demonstration program. Article regarding management of downtown malls. Copy -of letter from the former chairman of the.Human Rights Commission regard the Civil Rights Specialist. _ Articles: a. Being mayor prompts enrollment in law school — b. Iowa. City groups tackling elderly housing problem _ Catcnlar ier rkarc,� uircnni urn av JORM""MICR#LAB" ij CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOIRES 1 � J ti