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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
August 17, 1982
Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 8/17/82, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center.
Mayor Pro tem Perret presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Dickson,
Lynch, McDonald, Perret. Absent: Erdahl, Neuhauser. Staffinembers
present: Helling, Jansen, Keller, Knight, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes
tape recorded on Tape 82-14, Side 2, 1592 -end.
City Clerk Stolfus noted one addition, a resolution refunding a
portion of a cigarette permit. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald,
that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be
received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, reg. mtg., 8/3/82, as published,
subject to correction, as recommended b the City Clerk.
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Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm. -7/26/82; A? ZZ
Design Review Comm. -7/21/82; Housing Appeals Bd.-7/29/82; Planning & 1,577.
Zoning Comm. -7/1/82, 7/15/82, & 7/22/82.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit
for Dennis Ellis dba Needs, 18 S. Clinton. Approving Class C Beer A262
Permit and Sunday Sales for John Alberhasky dba John's Grocery, Inc., /3
401 E. Market. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for
Hy -Vee Food Store, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store #1 and Drugtown #1,
501-521 Hollywood Blvd. Approving Class C Liquor License for Cardan,
Inc. dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Avenue. Approving Class C Liquor
License and Sunday Sales for Robert Jeter dba Plamor Bowling, Inc., 73
1555 First Avenue. Approving Class C Beer -Wine License for
Bushnell's Turtle, Inc. dba Bushnell's Turtle, 127 College Street. A
Approving Class A Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Iowa City Moose
Lodge #1096 dba Iowa City Moose Lodge #1096, 2910 Muscatine Avenue. 1.346
Approving Class B Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Highlander,
Inc. dba The Highlander Inn & Supper Club, Route #2. Approving Class IW 7
C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Micky's of Iowa City, Inc. dba, 1.3ff
Micky's, 11 S. Dubuque Street. Approving Class C Beer Permit and
Sunday Sales for Hy -Vee Food Store, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store #2, 11? L
310 N. First Avenue. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales
for Rene Schilling and Dennis Arps dba Stop Gap, 105 Burlington, /190
Street. Approving Class C Liquor License for Mama's LTD. dba Mama's, 1.291
5 S. Dubuque Street. Approving Class C Beer -Wine License and Sunday
Sales for Fraser Foods Corp. dba Superspud Food Shoppe, Old Capitol _Z9�
Center - S. Clinton Street. RES. 82-211, Bk. 74, p. 818, ISSUING /I?—?
CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 82-212, Bk. 74, p. 819, ISSUINGDANCING J•39ie
PERMITS. Refunding a portion of a beer permit. RES. 82-213, Bk. 74, _L3Yi
p. 820, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of
$2,111,333.12 for the period of June 1 through June 30, 1982, as _119L_
recomemnded by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Authorizing
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the Public Works Director to sign an application for utilities r.o.w.
to Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for Melrose Avenue and 518.
Authorizing the Public 'Works Director to sign an application for
approval to do grading and build drainage structures to Hills Bank
and Trust Company at southwest corner of intersection of Highway N6
and Gilbert Street.
Setting public hearings: RES. 82-214, Bk. 74, p. 821, TO SET A
PUBLIC HEARING ON 8/31/82 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE SOUTHWEST INTERCEPTOR SEWER ...13 Lp
REPAIR, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID SPECIFICATIONS, ETC., ON FILE
FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Trinity Christian Reformed Church re massage
parlors, referred to the City Manager for reply. Five residents re
retaining wall across rear lot line of Systems Unlimited house, O/
referred to the City Manager for reply. Hawkeye Cab Company re cab
stand on College Street, referred to the City Manager for reply. 1410.2 -
Johnson County Committee for Citizen CPR re the work of the /xW3
committee, referred to the City Manager for reply. Alan Saltzman,
owner of two properties on Riverside Drive, re the Benton -Riverside /yp�
intersection, referred to the City Manager for reply. Hartwig Motors
re the Benton -Riverside intersection, referred to the City Manager
for reply. Jay Honohan expressing appreciation for the Council's_ 19ae
decision not to construct the median at Benton -Riverside
intersection, no reply necessary. Memo from Traffic Engr. re parking. IiW
on the south side of the 500 block of Bloomington Street. Memo from
Civil Service Comm. submitting two certified lists of applicants for
the position of Police Officers. �
Applications for use of streets and public grounds: Peace Walk 1szo9
Committee for use of Blackhawk Minipark on 8/6/82, approved. Mrs.
Jim Wombacher to close Flatiron Circle for a block party on 8/28/82, 1�LL
approved. Athlete's Foot Hawkeye Classic 5K and IOK road races on e4///
8/28/82, approved.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permit: Iowa City Telephone
Company to use 5 feet in front of store for display, approved.2-
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent.
Mayor Pro tem Perret declared the motion carried and repeated the public
hearing as set. He also noted the letter from Johnson County Committee
for Citizen CPR and urged support.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for
9/14/82 for the proposed rezoning to Residential-14anufactured Housing /yam
(RMH) of nine existing mobile home parks in Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor
Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser
absent.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 82-215, Bk. 74, pp.
822-823, A CORRECTIVE RESOLUTION REGARDING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT ',/
OF ASPEN LAKE SUBDIVISION, correction of legal description contained in
Res. 82-86. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and
Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to defer consideration of an
ordinance establishing an Historic Preservation Commission for the City
of Iowa City, Iowa, and providing for the establishment of historic / /;
preservation districts, and defining powers and duties in association
therewith. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion to defer carried
unanimously, 5/0, Neuhauser and Erdahl absent. Asst. City Mgr. Helling
stated that this item would be brought back to Council in 2 to 4 weeks.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 8.10.35 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A MECHANISM FOR
LICENSING SIGN INSTALLERS AND ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM OF FEES FOR SIGN 1/
PERMITS, be considered and given first vote for passage. The Mayor Pro
tem declared the motion to consider carried, and first vote given, 5/0,
Erdahl and Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Lynch, that the ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE
AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONES, be considered and given first vote for passage.
The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion to consider carried, and first vote ;
given, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 8.10.18(A) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING SCREENING FOR
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES AND MANUFACTURED HOUSING USES TO BE LOCATED A�zf
IN THE PROPOSED RNH ZONE, be considered and given second vote for passage.
The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion to consider carried, and second vote
given, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTIONS 8.10.3 DEFINITIONS; 8,10.4 DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES THEREOF;
8.10.19 ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS; 8.10.24 AREA REGULATIONS; AND 8.10.26 /9
PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES; AND ADDING SECTION 8.10.10.1 MANUFACTURED
HOUSING RESIDENTIAL ZONE TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, be considered and given second vote for passage. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the motion to consider carried, and second vote given, 5/0,
Erdahl and Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CONCERNING MOBILE HOMES AND /z eq
MANUFACTURED HOUSING PARKS, be considered and given second vote for
passage. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion to consider carried, and
second vote given, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent.
Jim Hynes, 621 Dearborn, appeared questioning results from DEQ
hearing re the treatment plant. Asst. City Mgr. Helling replied that a x
DEQ staff meeting had been called relative to Mayor Neuhauser's letter.
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Councilmember Lynch requested the list of past members of the Technical �l
Committee be provided for an upcoming informal meeting for discussion. ceti
John Suchomel, 320 E. Washington, appeared.
A public hearing was held to receive citizen comments regarding the
1979 fifth year Hold -Harmless Community Development Block Grant Grantee
Performance Report. No one appeared.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 82-216, Bk. 74,
P. 824, AUTHORIZING FILING OF THE 1979 HOLD -HARMLESS COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT. Affirmative roll . ZIQ�
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Erdahl absent. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to appoint Jack Robinson, 1229
E. Burlington, to the Mayor's Youth Employment Board to fill an unexpired
term ending 4/15/83. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, 5/0,
Erdahl and Neuhauser absent.
Councilmember
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the alley between rJohnson and uVan dBuren. when Council
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memo from the Public Works Dept. was forthcoming. Councilmember Lynch
welcomed back into Iowa City the students and staff at the University_. 112d -
Mayor Pro tem Perret noted the memo re the high voltage transmission line
to be constructed by Iowa -Illinois, and noted his opposition to the
request, asking that it be considered in negotiation of the franchise.
Councilmember McDonald requested the item of parking in the Chauncey Swan /y.2d'
lot be scheduled for the next informal session. Moved by McDonald,
seconded by Balmer, to adopt a resolution suspending the beer permit for
Four Cushions, Inc. dba Star Port for fourteen days. Atty. Richard. /yav
Zimmerman present. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution defeated,
3/l/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer,
McDonald, Perret. Nays: Dickson. Abstaining: Lynch (possible conflict
of interest). Absent: Erdahl and Neuhauser. Councilmember Dickson noted
she would reconsider the resolution after the resolution re suspension
Policy was considered later in the meeting.
A recommendation from the Resources Conservation Commission that the
Council formally endorse the Sierra Club Community Energy Project and the
participation of the Resources Conservation Commission in that project as
a co-sponsor, noted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to endorse
the project and the co -sponsoring by the Resources Conservation
Commission. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, 5/0, Erdahl
and Neuhauser absent.
Recommendations of the Design Review Committee noted as follows: (1)
The Design Review Committee recommends' approval of the design for the
Dubuque Street improvements with the exception of the tree plantings, �IS
which will be subject to further study by a subcommittee composed of
Lafore, Seiberling and Sinek. This recommendation is of an advisory
nature and does not require any further action by the City Council. (2)
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The Design Review Committee recommends the screening for the Iowa -
Illinois Gas & Electric Company transformer on Clinton Street not be
installed. (3) The Design Review Committee be consulted when the need 1'131
arises for repair, maintenance or potential changes that would have an Cont
aesthetic impact on the City Plaza area. The Committee would like to have
the different City departments that deal with City Plaza be aware of the
Committee's function to assist and comment on public work projects
connected with City Plaza. (4) Work projects for the 1983 fiscal year
would include drafting a set of recommendations for a uniform graphics
system for the City and creating an educational presentation on graphics.
This item is included in the FY1983 Goals and Objectives Report of the
Committee. (5) The Committee and the City Council meet to discuss future
directions of the Committee. Councilmember Balmer requested a meeting be
set up in the near future with the Design Review Committee. Councilmember
Lynch requested that after prioritizing again, that time be allotted at
each informal session to consider a pending item.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 82-217, Bk. 74,
P. 825, ADOPTING A POLICY REGARDING IMPOSITION OF MANDATORY SUSPENSION OR _Z�1,1�
REVOCATION OF BEER PERMITS OR LIQUOR LICENSES. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, to reconsider the vote on the
resolution re the suspension of the beer permit for Star Port. The Mayor
Pro tem declared the motion to reconsider carried, affirmative roll call
vote, 4/0/1, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent and Lynch abstaining (possible
conflict of interest). Moved by McDonald, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
RES. 82-218, Bk. 74, p. 826, AUTHORIZING THE SUSPENSION OF THE CLASS B
BEER PERMIT, NO. BB -5052, HELD BY FOUR CUSHIONS, INC., DBA STAR PORT, 18- .
20 S. CLINTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA, for 14 days beginning at 6 a.m. on
August 18, 1982, and ending at 6 a.m. on September 1, 1982. Affirmative
roll call vote, 4/0/1, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent and Lynch abstaining
(possible conflict of interest). The Mayor Pro tem declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 82-219, Bk. 74,
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WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and
Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by McDonald, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 82-220, Bk. 74,
pp. 876-879, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN, AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST,
THE FY83 CAMBUS SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICE 28E AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll 1y3i
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 82-221, Bk. 74, p.
880, AFFIRMING EMPLOYEE DISCHARGE, of Dale H. Brown. Affirmative roll 1y3�
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhsuer absent. Councilmembers
objected to the procedures requiring Council action.
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CHAPTER 4 (AIRPORT) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, be considMoved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING
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and given second vote for passage. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion
to consider carried, and second vote given, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser
absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to defer consideration of an
ordinance amending Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Iowa City to add Article VIII., "Alarm Systems." The Mayor Pro tem .
declared the motion to defer carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and
Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by McDonald, to adjourn, 8:30 p.m. The
Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and
Neuhauser absent.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 6, 1982
TO: City Council
FROM: Assistant City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Informal agendas and meeting schedule • -
Memorandum from the Acting City Manager regarding the informal Council
meeting of August 9, 1982.
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Iowa City transit facility
project.
Letters from Senator Jepsen and Congressman Evans regarding Iowa City's
transit facility project.
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Benton -Riverside intersection
Copy of letter from Mayor Neuhauser to the Chairperson of the Airport
Commission regarding clear title for property on which to build the
transit facility.
Copy of letter from Mayor Neuhauser to Director of IDOT regarding State
transit assistance allocation methodology.
Copy of letter from Mayor Neuhauser to Director of Iowa Department of
Environmental Quality regarding Iowa City's sanitary sewerage system
facility plan. -
Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development:
a. Supporting information for East Area development policy
b. Development policy for the East and Northeast portions of
Iowa City pending construction of the water pollution control
plant
Memoranda from the Department of Public Works:
a. Dearborn Street/ Center Avenue/ Rundell Street Stormwater
drainage problem
b. Construction costs for Scott Boulevard improvements - Court Stl
to Rochester Avenue
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 13, 1982
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding College Street City
Plaza Extension.
Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding Library Plaza Brick Project_
Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager:
a. Permanent Structures on City Plaza(A$ema from 7%a &Dr)
b. Iowa -Illinois High Voltage Transmission Line
c. Staffing of Resources Conservation Commission
Copy of letter from the Executive Director, Iowa Department of Environmental
Quality, in reply to Mayor Neuhauser's letter regarding funding for the
waste water treatment plant.
Copy of letter from Mr. 0. R. Woods, Vice President of Crandic Railway
Company, in reply to City Manager's letter regarding condition of railroad
crossings in Iowa City. `
Copy of memorandum from the City Manager to Committee on Community Needs
regarding human services funding. J
Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding conditional approval of beer
license. 141�<
Memorandum from the Housing Coordinator regarding proposals for public /4(1housing.
Letter from John Cruise representing GWG Investments regarding additional
information on the bid for the Old Public Library.
Information regarding hotel -motel tax across the State of Iowa.
Copy of letter from Committee on Conmunjty Needs to ?1r. Jim Hynes regarding
Creekside flooding problems. 1171.1-3
Copy of official notice from Johnson County Health Department to Mr. Joh
Wakefield regarding Star Port Bar.
Police Department monthly report for July 1982.
Articles: a. Will Ames become energy -policy leader?�
b. Why balance bill means unisex toilets. 1<7—
Memo from PPD re Historic Preservation Ordinance 1461a
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 6, 1982
TO: City Council
FROM: Assistant City (tanager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Informal agendas and meeting schedule .=.
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Memorandum from the Acting City Manager regarding the informal Council
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meeting of August 9, 1982.
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Iowa City transit facility
project.
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Letters from Senator Jepsen and Congressman Evans regarding Iowa City's
transit facility project.
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Benton -Riverside intersection,_!!Vi��—
Copy of letter from Mayor Neuhauser to the Chairperson of the Airport
Commission regarding clear title for property on which to build the
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transit facility.
Copy of letter from Mayor Neuhauser to Director of IDOT regarding State
transit assistance allocation methodology.
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Copy of letter from Mayor Neuhauser to Director of Iowa Department of
Environmental Quality regarding Iowa City's sanitary sewerage system
facility plan.="
Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development:
a. Supporting information for East Area development policy
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b. Development policy for the East and Northeast portions of
Iowa City pending construction of the water pollution control._/-���
plant
Memoranda from the Department of Public Works:
a. Dearborn Street/ Center Avenue/ Rundell Street Stormwater
drainage problem
b. Construction costs for Scott Boulevard improvements - Court Street
to Rochester Avenue
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