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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-02-10 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 10, 1981 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/10/81, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:32), Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers tape-recorded on Tape 81-1, Hayek, Knight, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes present: Berlin, Helling, Side 1, 735-1427. Mayor Balmer proclaimed Saturday, February 14, 1981, as Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Day. Mayor Balmer announced the addition of the Woodfield's dancing permit to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Activities, reg. Council mtg., 1/27/81, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. -1/29/81; I.C. Housing Comm. -1/7/81; Resources Conservation Comm. -1/13/81; Parks and Recreation Comm. -1/14/81; United Action for Youth -11/24/80; City Council Rules Committee -1/27/81. Permits: Approving Class C Liquor' License for W. Marcus Hansen dba Gilbert Street Tap, 1134 Gilbert Street. Approving Class C Liquor License for Ambrose-Lovetinsky, Inc. dba Woodfield's, 223' Washington Street. Refunding a portion of a Liquor License. RES. 81-19, Bk. 66, p. 49, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 81-20, Bk. 66, p. 50, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT TO AMBROSE-LOVETINSKY dba WOODFIELD'S, 223! Washington Street. Setting public hearings: RES. 81-21, Bk. 66, P. 51, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2/24/81 ON BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 7/1/81 THROUGH 6/30/82. RES. 81-22, Bk. 66, p. 52, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2/24/81 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BYINGTON ROAD AND GRAND AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. / 7 Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,290,758.58 for the period of 12/1/80 through 12/31/80 as recommended by the Finance /__ ?9 Director, subject to audit. Correspondence: Robert Henley, IDOT, re flume removal project 30 on Highway 1, no reply necessary. Atty. Wm. Meardon re proposed rezoning of Bon Aire Mobile Home Court and surrounding land, referred to the City Manager for reply. Atty. Charles Traw requesting MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401NES L'. Council Activities February 10, 1981 Page 2 information re Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1, City Atty. will respond. Wilfreda Hieronymus and Atty. Jay Oehler re development of Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1. City Atty. John Hayek re proposed Highlander Lift Station, no action required. Patrice Sayre, Johnson County/Iowa City N.O.W., thanking Council for adopting Affirmative Action policy, no reply necessary. Dorothy Paul, United Nations Association of the U.S.A., re use of the City Plaza flag poles, referred to the City Manager for reply. Maurice Toomer, Sr., re retention of a cab stand, City Clerk will respond after Council discussion. Joseph Curtis, Iowa Department of Social Services, re continued support for the Mayor's Youth Employment Program, no reply necessary. Jan Souter, Director of Johnson County Juvenile Division, re continued support for United Action for Youth. Traffic Engr. re removal of two meters from the 200 block of S. Linn Street /�i and replacement with "No Parking Anytime" signs, noted. Letters previously sent to Council re continued support for agencies placed on file and no reply necessary: Joanne McDonald re Domestic Violence Project; ORita Sorenson re Crisis Center; 1Ihoda Harvey re Domestic Violence Project; "Mark Eglseder re Mayor's Youth Program; SJill Kromminga re United Action for Youth;4Russ Coleman and Dave Bayless Lf� re Mayor's Youth Program;'Louise Eastland re Mayor's Youth Program; aRonald Eide re Mayor's Youth Program and United Action for Youth. /` 7 r lzlr Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings aE set. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-23, Bk. 66, pp. 53-55, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT, PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT, AND LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF HUNTER'S RUN. Resolution declared adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Perret. Gary Sanders, 778! Oakland, appeared requesting a policy on future growth. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-24, Bk. 66, pp. 56-58, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON- RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF PROCTER & GAMBLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY. J�o Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to refer the proposed by-laws of the Planning and Zoning Commission to the Rules Committee for review. /.5'/ Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Cellv Trandafir, 2260 Davis, appeared re his request for extension of bus service until midnight. He presented figures re collection and A revenue from parking tickets, and also presented suggestions for increasing revenue by selling advertising, multi -month bus passes. Councilmembers responded by relating present efforts and problems. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES Council Activities February 10, 1981 Page 3 A public hearing was held for an ordinance amending Appendix Chapter 7, Section 712(f) of the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Building Code edited 153 by the International Conference of Building Officials. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on a proposed conveyance of real property owned by the City of Iowa City (a portion of vacated Linn Street). No one /5$ appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-25, Bk. 66, pp. 59-60, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH PHILIP C. CARY, AND AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE TO PHILIP C. CARY OF A PORTION OF VACATED LINN STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Mayor Balmer announced the following vacancies: One vacancy on Committee on Community Needs for an unexpired term ending 3/1/82 and one /e6 vacancy on Mayor's Youth Employment Board for a three-year term ending 1.4;7 3/24/84. These appointments will be made at the 3/24/81 City Council meeting. A letter was received from Bruce Washburn re his resignation 1,1,r from Broadband Telecommunications Commission. Vacancy has already been announced and the appointment will be made at the 2/24/81 City Council meeting. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to appoint John McDonald, 116 S. Dubuque Street, to the Planning and Zoning Commission for an unexpired - 1,59 term ending 5/1/83. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to appoint Robert Carlson, 1122 Penkridge, to the Board of Appeals for a term ending 12/31/84. Motion //D declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer questioned the re -opening of the Clinton Street entrance to Ramp A. City Manager Berlin will investigate and report back. /- / Councilmember Erdahl commented on timing of informal voting on the funding for Aid to Agencies when he and Perret were absent yesterday from the discussion on finalizing the FY82 Operating Budget. Neuhauser noted that . IZ-2 a public hearing will be held on the proposed budget, and depending on any vote taken then, changes could be made in finalizing the budget. City Manager Berlin noted that a decision would have to be made Thursday afternoon re the fees and charges for housing services. He also /6 announced that there would be no trash pick-up Wednesday morning due to the weather. Recommendation noted from the Parks and Recreation Commission re: 1) that the Parks and Recreation Plan 1981-1985 be approved, and 2) that the le, -6, proposed parkland in the Hunter's Run Subdivision be accepted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, restricting parking on the west side of the 500 block of South Capitol Street and directing the le.'l_'. Traffic Engineer to install the appropriate signs designating this area MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES L.,. F Council Activities February 10, 1981 Page 4 "Restricted Parking - Police Vehicles Only". Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-26, Bk. 66, pp. 61-64, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS FOR SIGNAGE FOR URBAN /� 7 RENEWAL PARCEL NO. 102-3, 4 (FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-27, Bk. 66, p. 65, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND FIXING TIME //.P AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE SCOTT BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PHASE I AT THE CIVIC CENTER FOR 3/26/81 AT 10:00 A.M. Resolution declared adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Erdahl. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-28, Bk. 66, pp. 66-70, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF 11 9 CONTRACT to Metro Pavers for $5,060.50, 1979 BDI Second Addition Improve- ments Construction Project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-29, Bk. 66, pp. 71-74, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF TAXES - URBAN RENEWAL TAX SETTLEMENT ON 170 FIRST FEDERAL PARCEL, in the amount of $1,306.81. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the Council adjourn to executive session, 8:23 P.M., under Section 20.17.3 Negotiating sessions, 171 strategy meetings of public employers or employee organizations, mediation and the deliverative process of arbitrators shall be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 28A. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Carroll, Stolfus, Karr, Rynecki*Fire Department issues were discussed. Councilmember Erdahl left the meeting. AFSCME issues were then discussed. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adjourn, 9:30 P.M. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. ATTEST: L". JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, C CL MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES a�. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: January 30, 1981 TO:, City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Material from the City Manager's office: a. Memo regarding Aid to Agencies b. Memo regarding Washington Street Transit Interchange c. Memo regarding meeting with area legislators d. Memo regarding meeting of Advisory Management Panel e. Memo regarding consultant selection/contract provisions f. Copy of letter to Mrs. Michael Olney regarding failure of motor to stop for school buses Memoranda•from the Director of Public Works regarding recent landfill PL Memoranda from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services: a. Fee schedule, housing inspection b. Implementation of the Housing Code Memoranda from the Transit Manager: a. Evening service until midnight b. Small buses Memorandum from the Library Director regarding fines for Board members. Letters supporting funding for U.A.Y. and Mayor's Youth Employment Progr a. Library Director b. Iowa Department of Social Services c. Iowa City Community School District, Community Education Center d. West High School e. Job Service of Iowa f. Johnson County Health Department g. Community Education Center h. Central Junior High School Report on City Park Pool. Copy of news release regarding CCN public hearing regarding CDBG funds. The Energy Saver News, Number 7 Calendar for February 1981. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1401IIES V I _I- City of Iowa City �r MEMORANDUM I DATE: February 6, 1981 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding report on City Attorney position.. Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding the selection process for a new city attorney. Memorandum from Linda Woito regarding public liability insurance coverage for City Plaza Fountain. i Memorandum from Lyle Seydel regarding Turnkey Public Housing. Memorandum from Dennis Showalter regarding proposed parkland and water detention area in Hunters Run Subdivision Two letters from former residents of the Domestic Violence Shelter. Memorandum from Pam Ramser regarding history of City funding of UAY. Domestic Violence Project in-kind contributions. Memorandum from Anne Carroll regarding revisions to Iowa City Service Code. Progress report from Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. 1 Minutes of staff meetings of January 14, January 21, and January 28 Article: "Code Violations Cause Most Big Fatal Blazes, Safety Officials Say."" 6tr:-€rem-dehnseR-County-Neal•th-9epartmeRt-re-Mayer=s-Yeuth-Pregram- 6tr:-€rem-Marsha-Knapp-re-Mayer=s-Youth-Pregram- -249 Memo from Energy Program Coordinator re Conservation Program 211 Information re Elderly Services Agency 212 Schedule and Proposed Capital Improvements Projects description (CIP) 213 i MICROFILMED BY `JORM MICROLAB .CEDAR RAPIDSOES'MOINES a�. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: January 30, 1981 TO:, City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Material from the City Manager's office: a. Memo regarding Aid to Agencies b. Memo regarding Washington Street Transit Interchange c. Memo regarding meeting with area legislators d. Memo regarding meeting of Advisory Management Panel e. Memo regarding consultant selection/contract provisions f. Copy of letter to Mrs. Michael Olney regarding failure of motor to stop for school buses Memoranda from the Director of Public Works regarding recent landfill pu Memoranda from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services: a. Fee schedule, housing inspection b. Implementation of the Housing Code Memoranda from the Transit Manager: a. Evening service until midnight b. Small buses Memorandum from the Library Director regarding fines for Board members. Letters supporting funding for U.A.Y. and Mayor's Youth Employment Progr+ a. Library Director b. Iowa Department of Social Services c. Iowa City Community School District, Community Education Center d. West High School e. Job Service of Iowa f. Johnson County Health Department g. Community Education Center h. Central Junior High School Report on City Park Pool. Copy of news release regarding CCN public hearing regarding CDBG funds. The Energy Saver News, Number 7 Calendar for February 1981. j MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB 'CEDAR RAPIOS•DES'MOINES L.„ City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: February 6, 1981 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding report on City Attorney position.1 Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding the selection process for city a new attorney. /9f Memorandum from Linda Woito regarding public liability insurance coverage for City Plaza Fountain. Memorandum from Lyle Seydel regarding Turnkey Public Housing. Do Memorandum from Dennis Showalter regarding proposed parkland and water detention area in Hunters Run Subdivision Two letters from former residents of the Domestic Violence Shelter. �D Memorandum from Pam Ramser regarding history of City funding of UAY. 1203 Domestic Violence Project in-kind contributions. �Of Memorandum from Anne Carroll regarding revisions to Iowa City Service Code.. X05 Progress report from Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. aDG Minutes of staff meetings of January 14, January 21, and January 28 7 Article: "Code Violations Cause Most Big Fatal Blazes, Safety Officials Say." .2 6tr.-€reFR-dehRseR-6euRty-Health-Department-re-Mayer'e-Yeuth-Pregraffl- 289• Gtr:-from-Marsha-KRapp-re-Mayers-Youth-Pregram- -210 Memo from Energy Program Coordinator re Conservation Program 211 Information re Elderly Services Agency 212 Schedule and Proposed Capital Improvements Projects description (CIP) 213 MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES L.,, _-I