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Home My WebLink About1982-05-03 Council minutesr COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES May 3, 1982 Iowa City Council, special meeting, 5/3/82, at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Stolfus, Karr, Schmeiser, Boothroy, Hauer, Mose, Lundell. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 82-11, Side 1, 98-1830. The Clerk advised that the Waivers of Call of Meeting had been signed by all Councilmembers and returned. Mayor Neuhauser stated that Council would consider a motion setting a public hearing on an ordinance restricting the issuance of building permits in the College Hili Park area. City Attorney Jansen called attention to the Moratorium and Rezoning Schedule for College Hill Park area that had been distributed by Schmeiser. The public hearing on the moratorium could be held on June 8th. The R3A area would be used for the property description. Legal procedures required and results of Council's proposed actions under the alternatives, were discussed. City Attorney Jansen's memo of April 30, 1982 was noted. Those appearing were: George Woodworth, 226 S. Johnson; Attorney John Cruise for Mike Furman, John Mooreland and Bill Van Duyn; John Mooreland, 525 S. Johnson; Mildred Marquis, 526 S. Johnson; E. Borchardt, 516 S. Dodge; Margaret Nowysz, 506 E. College. It was moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to set public hearing on June 8, 1982 on an ordinance restricting the issuance of building permits in the College Hill Park area. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, Erdahl, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret, Balmer. Nays: Lynch. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Perret, to refer this motion to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their consideration and recommendation. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, Lynch voting no. It was the Council's understanding that the City would not issue building permits for construction with a greater density than R3. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone all or a part of an area within the vicinity of College Hill Park from an R3A Zone to an R3 Zone. After discussion, motion withdrawn by Erdahl. Erdahl then moved, seconded by Lynch, to defer this action until Planning and Zoning Commission has had an opportunity to review the question of downzoning from R3A to R3 in this area. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0. (In accordance with the Staff's interpretation of the intent of Council, this is a referral of the zoning question to P&Z.) It was moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to approve the Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales, Conditional Permit, for Thomas E. Harris dba/Harris Discount, 71 Commercial Court. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0. MICROFILMED BY DORM 'MIC REILA B- j � CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES i 1 _y J ,I r 1 Council Activities May 3, 1982 Page 2 It was moved by Lynch, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 82-105, Bk. 73, p. 537, ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 8, 1982, THE CITY OF IOWA CITY'S URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION SECTION 3 APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROPOSED TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY. City Manager Berlin commented that Transportation Planner Lundell and Transit Manager Mose would review the process used for the site selection and make a recommendation for the site. The request for proposals went out Friday night. Lynch noted the importance of the City's delegate attending the ECICOG meetings. Lundell outlined the time schedule that will have to be followed for the application. The criteria used for the site selection process was explained. Seventeen two -acre sites were listed, the top three sites being the Elm Grove Park, the area next to the County Jail owned by the University, and the area near the City's Service Bldg. Staff recommended the N1 site as the one near the Service Building. Berlin pointed out a study done in 1976 regarding the soil problems in that area. There will be additional costs for foundation and excavation. Regarding the University -owned site, he stated that in a recent conversation with Mr. Bezanson, the University's position is that they do not desire to dispose of this land. There are time constraints in getting action by the Board of Regents. An environmental review might be needed for the Elm Grove Park site. Mose gave advantages and disadvantages of the chosen site. Affirmative roll call vote on the resolution unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn to informal session, 6:30 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried. "(/lam G il�iaa,.¢�.au,a,ea 1 MARY C. EUHAUSER, MAYOR 1 y ABBIE STO F , CIT CLERK - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR46LA13 1 ] .,c CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i s _y 1/ INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MAY 3, 1982 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: May 3, 1982, 6:30 P.M. to 6:40 P.M. and 7:15 P.M. to 7:20 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Karr, Helling, Jansen. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel H82-11, Side 1, 98-1830, taped along with the formal session, at the finish of the formal meeting. COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Balmer requested earlier scheduling of the May 10th meeting, possibly after the Mercy Hospital luncheon. Several other Councilmembers would have conflicts. (See later.) 2. Balmer pointed out the request he had received for oiling of Hanover Court (adjacent to Scott Boulevard). The present policy does -not provide for it, so City Manager Berlin advised that the Resolution could be amended if Council so wished. He will present an amendment. 3. City Attorney Jansen was asked for his opinion on holding an executive session for discussion of personnel. Jansen stated that it was a proper reason. This is for discussion of candidates for the City Assessors position, and all individuals have requested a closed session. 4. After executive session: Mayor Neuhauser questioned the items being scheduled for May 10th informal meeting. The screening provisions for the mobile home ordinance and an appointment could be scheduled for 7:00 P.M. on May llth, prior to the formal meeting. Erdahl asked that attorneys and interested parties be informed of this change in time for discussion of the mobile home ordinance. There were no objections to cancelling the May 10th meeting. Meeting adjourned, 7:20 P.M. v j ' MICROFILMED BY 1-JORM- MIC R#LAB� 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ! i I _y J_,J EXECUTIVESESSI0N MAY 3, 1982 EXECUTIVE SESSION: May 3, 1982, at 6:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser Perret. Absent: None. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Carroll, Helling TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #25, Side 2, 411-805. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by McDonald to adjourn to executive session under Section 28A.5(f) of the Code of Iowa to evaluate the professional competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to those individuals reputations and that ail individuals request a closed session. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, .7/0, all Councilmembers present. Previously Attorney Jansen stated that he'had discussed the justification for holding the session with Dir. Carroll, and had given his approval. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret to adjourn to informal session, 7:15 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. -y 1 + MICROFILMED BY .'"JOR MMIC R6LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES /