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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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"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:
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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.
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City of Iowa City
�r MEMORANDUM
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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.""
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Memo from Energy Program Coordinator re Conservation Program 211
Information re Elderly Services Agency 212
Schedule and Proposed Capital Improvements Projects description (CIP) 213
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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.
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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.
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Memorandum from Linda Woito regarding public liability insurance coverage
for City Plaza Fountain.
Memorandum from Lyle Seydel regarding Turnkey Public Housing.
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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.
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Memorandum from Pam Ramser regarding history of City funding of UAY.
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Domestic Violence Project in-kind contributions.
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Memorandum from Anne Carroll regarding revisions to Iowa City Service Code.. X05
Progress report from Veenstra & Kimm, Inc.
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Minutes of staff meetings of January 14, January 21, and January 28
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Article: "Code Violations Cause Most Big Fatal Blazes, Safety Officials
Say." .2
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Memo from Energy Program Coordinator re Conservation Program
211
Information re Elderly Services Agency
212
Schedule and Proposed Capital Improvements Projects description (CIP)
213
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