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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
March 24, 1981
Iowa City Council reg•Counci3lmembers7 present: Bathe lmer, Balmer,c Erdahl,
Mayor Balmer presiding.
Neuhauser (7:38), Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Lynch. Staffinembers
present: Berlin, Helling, Woito, Carroll, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes
tape-recorded on Tape 81-1, Side 2, 570-1189.
Mayor Balmer proclaimed April 1, 1981, as Robert Lucas'Day.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, that the following items
and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Council Activities, reg. Council mtg.,
3/10/81, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commission: Bd. of Library Trustees -
2/26/81; Planning and Zoning Comm. -2/5/81 & 2/23/81; Broadband
Telecomm2/17/81; Airport Comm. -3/12/81; Ce
sYouthnsComm.-
2/17/81;
2/28/81.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class B Beer Permit
and Sunday Sales for E.J. Corp. dba Iowa City Racquet Club, I-80 & N.
Dodge. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Leo Lenoch
dba Leo's Standard Service, 130 N. Dubuque. Approving Class C Liquor
License for Towncrest Inn Ltd. dba Towncrest Inn Restaurant, 1011
Arthur. Approving Class C Liquor License for Richard and Marcene
Myers dba The Gas Company Inn, 2300 Muscatine. Approving Class C
Liquor License for Christopher Wilke dba Wilke's, 122 Wright Street.
Approving Class C Liquor License for James Burmeister 123dbTOSIlver
Saddle, 1200 Gilbert Court. RES, 81-48, Bk. 66, P.
DANCING PERMIT.
Motion: Approving disbursements on the amount of $2,284,231.19
for the period of 2/1/81 through 2/28/81 as recommended by the
Finance Director, subject to audit.
RES. 81-49, Bk. 66, p. 124, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 4/7/81 ON
PLANS ADOF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTIONFOFTTHE SIOWARCIOTYCONTRACT DOWNTOWN ELECTRICALTREVISIONS, PHASE
II, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID SPECIFICATIONS, ETC., ON FILE
FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Civil Service Commission submitting certified
lists of applicants for the positions of Information Specialist,
Maintenance Worker I, Assistant Transportation Planner, Parking
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Willard Boyd regarding his resignation from
Della Grizel re Congregate Meals, referred
reply.
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Operator I. President
the University of Iowa.
to the City Manager for
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Lynch and Neuhauser absent.
Motion declared carried. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set.
Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny the
preliminary planned area development plan of 1750 Rochester, noted. Mayor
Balmer announced the matter would be acted upon at the next formal
meeting.
Recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the
vacation of right-of-way along the original alignment of Foster Road and
St. Ann's Drive between Buresh Avenue and Prairie du Chien Road, noted.
Mayor Balmer announced that the matter would be acted upon at the next
formal meeting.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-50, Bk. 66, p.
125, NOT TO AMEND THE IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR LAND USE,
TRAFFICWAYS, AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES WITH REGARD TO FOSTER ROAD.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Lynch and Neuhauser absent.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to defer for two weeks resolu-
tions approving the preliminary plat of Linder Valley Subdivision and of
Deer Hill Estates. Motion declared carried, 5/0, Lynch and Neuhauser
absent.
Mayor Balmer welcomed Cablevision to the Council meetings and stated
that the success or failure of the venture depended on the participants.
He was pleased that City government would reach more people. Neuhauser
arrived 7:38 P.M. Gregory Wright, 741 Oakland Avenue, appeared re CCN
recommendation to fund Independent Living program and urged Council
consideration to fund.
Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy for a three-year term expiring
4/21/81 on the Mayor's Youth Employment Board. This appointment will be
made at the 4/21/81 City Council meeting.
Councilmember Neuhauser introduced a guest from Japan.
Councilmember Vevera stated he had received complaints from people living
on the west side re the statement that cablevision wouldn't be available
to them until July. Vevera requested that the cablevision company not go
into neighboring cities until all of Iowa City has been hooked up. City
Manager Berlin will report back.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to defer consideration of a
resolution authorizing the placement of an island east of the existing
island in the 200 block of Harrison Street for mailboxes. Motion declared
carried, 6/0, Lynch absent.
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Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-51, Bk. 66, p.
126, REINSTALLING PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF VILLAGE ROAD EAST OF
VILLAGE GREEN BOULEVARD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch
absent. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-52, Bk. 66,
p. 127, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO PURCHASE
LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT (ALL OR A PORTION OF ELM GROVE PARK).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Motion declared
carried. Councilmember Perret and Mayor Balmer commended the staff on the
Prospectus. City Mgr. Berlin answered questions asked by Councilmembers.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-53, Bk. 66,
pp. 128-129, RECLASSIFYING ONE PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN THE PARKS
AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT - PARKS DIVISION. City Manager Berlin stated
that the additional information Council requested on all the reclassifi-
cations was contained in the memo from Dir. Carroll distributed this
evening. Resolution declared adopted, 5/1, with the following division of
vote: Ayes: Perret, Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser. Nays: Roberts.
Absent: Lynch. Councilman Roberts explained why he was objecting to the
reclassifications in the Parks and in the Recreation departments.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-54, Bk. 66,
pp. 130-131, RECLASSIFYING ONE PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN THE PARKS
AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT - RECREATION DIVISION. Resolution declared
adopted, 5/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer,
Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Roberts. Absent: Lynch.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-55, Bk. 66
pp. 132-133, RECLASSIFYING ONE PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION (DEPUTY CITY
CLERK) IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Lynch absent. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-56, Bk. 66,
pp. 134-135, RECLASSIFYING ONE PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN THE
FINANCE DEPARTMENT - PARKING DIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-57, Bk. 66,
pp. 136-137, RECLASSIFYING ONE PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN THE
EQUIPMENT SERVICE DIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Lynch absent. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-58, Bk. 66,
pp. 138-151, AMENDING THE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE 1979 BDI SECOND
ADDITION IMPROVEMENT PROEJCT AND APPROVING AMENDED PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-59, Bk. 66,
pp. 152-153, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR PART C OF THE PARKVIEW CONST. CO. FOR
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THE 1979 BDI SECOND ADDITION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, SEWER WORK. Affirmative
roll call vote, unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-60, Bk. 66, pp.
154-155, ACCEPTING THE COMPLETED WORK FOR BDI SECOND ADDITION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, INCLUDING PARTS A, B AND C. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-61, Bk. 66, pp.
156-159, DIRECTING THE ENGINEER TO PREPARE FINAL PLAT AND SCHEDULE OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 1979 BDI SECOND ADDITION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn 7:55 P.M. Motion
declared carried.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
MARCH 9, 1981
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: March 9, 1981, at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Vevera, Lynch, Perret, Neuhauser (1:45 P.M.).
Absent: Erdahl, Roberts. Staffineudm rs present: Berlin, Stolfus, Hellinq.
Others present for certain discussions, as noted.
TAPE-RECORDED: Reel #81-5, Side 2, 1-777.
APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. 1-166
Rural Development Standards Regarding Linder Valley Subd. and Deerhill
Estates, staff is pursuing alternative rural development standards and
a policy for application. Staff recommendation will be sent to P&Z for
their recommendation and will be available for the March 24th meeting.
The ordinance will need to be amended. Atty. Phil Leff was present and
requested a copy of the recommendation be sent to him:
Foster Road Boothroy noted that -the resolution was on the"agenda so'I
that in the future the public would understand Council's intention re
gardinq'the two-lane facility on the Comprehensive Plan Map. This would
also answer the previous petition of neighbors to amend the CP Map.
Councilmembers derided to table the resolution and have formal minutes
state that the decision is not to delete Foster Road from the Comprehen-
sive Plan Map , but there is no decision to proceed, either. Neuhauser ,
arrived, 1:45 P.M.
COUNCIL RULES COMMITTEE
Committee member Lynch questioned inclusion of the authority in the By-laws
presented by P&Z. City Manager Berlin stated that the Staff would review
the by-laws and compare 'them with State and Municipal statutes. :The committee
meeting scheduled is cancelled.
AGENDA 166-387
1. Item N6, user charge system for payment of expenses for City's waste-
water treatment works. As no definite answer was received by Balmer
and Neuhauser in Washington, D.C. regarding the future., funding for the.
plant, Council discussed their further action. Berlin advised that the
funds to he raised are for the bonds already issued for the River
Corridor Trunk Sewer work, and for design of the Trunk Sewer and for
the Treatment Plant. The next procedure with EPA would be an application
grant'for construction. Land acquisition is funded by the City only.
Council can table any further action until funding is sorted out.
Schmadeke advised that four million had been received so far on the
Corridor Sewer. Neuhayser relayed Cong. Grassley's request for Staff
or consultant, Veenstra & Kimm, to outline the ways the regulations
are too stringent or the process is too slow, so that he can pass the
information on to OMB Dir. Stockman.
2. Item N7, Vevera noted he was favorable to appointing of Nancy Sieberlinq
to Project Green.
3. Item N14, UMTA grant amendment. Berlin advised that staff from the three
agencies had arrived at a decision of how to spend the funding remaining
in the grant. Iowa City's share will be $5,500 of the total 48,187.
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ILela I/15, financial .support. for xrntr. Veve.ra quesl.ionod I.he two year•
conmitmont for funding. Baluuor called alAvIlLion Lo I.he wording of Lh('
Final paragraph.
Balmer called attention to the Dec. 18th minutes of P&Z, noting that
it is no use sending them to Council if they are this late.
Balmer requested clarification of the F.B.O. lease at the Airport, Item 10.
Berlin advised that the items concerning BDI Second Addn. Improvement
Project, #10-11-12-13, should be deferred.
COUNCIL TIME Schnmdeke present..
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I. Vevera questioned Perret's us0 0l Lhe long distance teltphonr. lines for
a survey regarding Council salaries when a majority of Councilmembers were
not in favor of a raise in salary. Perret explained. The use of Council's
budgeted funds was discussed.
2. Neuhauser commented on the Management Advisory Committee concerns, and
commented that they are the City Manager's committee. Berlin advised that
he had named two more subcommittees, 1) long range financial planning and
overview of the budget, and 2) administrative reorganization.
3. Vevera called attention to use of the flashing light at the intersection
of Governor/Burlington, & questioned it's cost. Berlin stated that probably
the flashing light would comply with regulations. Traffic Engr. memo.
4. Vevera objected to the resurfacing project of $46,500 fon Sand Road, (Memo
by Engr. Schmadeke in packet.) and suggested that other streets _needed ,work.
Berlin pointed out that this was,just a cost update figure requested by
Council, ,and "the project can be deleted from the CIP if Council wishes.
5. Vevera was not in favor of parking on collector streets (Village Road)."
6. Vevera questioned the time when the cemetery gate would he closed in the
evenings and when it would be oponed on Sunday morning. ,Staff will
report back.
7. Neuhauser commented on Chief Miller's mento regarding the stop for school -
buses, and called attention to the last paragraph in the statute provided.
Berlin thought that the City had changed it's ordinance, but will check.
8::Neuhauser questioned the purpose of the Department Head's meeting on
March 25th. Berlin explained the reasons for the meeting. Neuhauser "
stated that her concern was when Council had reached a decision, Staff
keeps bringing it back up, or criticizes the decision. She suggested that
imput be made during discussion of the matter. Other Councilmembers agreed.
Berlin.will make staff aware of these concerns.
FINAL BUDGET DISCUSSION Vitosh"present.
Vitosh asked if Council wished to make any changes. Balmer reported on
his perception regarding information received at the Washington, D. C.
concerning funding for transit, stating that Iowa City will have to raise
the bus fares. Neuhauser pointed out that if Section 5 funding continues,
the, Cong.delegates will be working to see that Iowa City gets it's share.
Berlin commented that by May 1st staff will review the situation and advise
Council, so they can deal with a fare raise by June 1st. Iowa City levies
no transit levy, and it is too late to levy it for this ,year due to public
hearing and budget regulations, with certification by March 15th. it is
also too late to change items from the general fund to the trust and agency
fund.
PARKING SYSTEMS OFFICES TOUR Council toured the new Parking Systems offices
in Ramp B.
Neuhauser noted that she would not be able to attend the March 10th regular
meeting. Meeting adjourned, 2:50 P.M.
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IOWA CITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SESSION
EXECUTIVE SESSION: March 6, 1981, 12:00 Noon, Conference Room at the
the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Erdahl, (12:15 PM), Lynch, Neuhauser,
Perret. Absent: Roberts, Vevera.
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Miller, Carroll,
Scholten.
TAPE-RECORDED: Reel 921, Side 1, 574--1069.
Moved by' Lynch, seconded by Perret to adjourn to executive session
- - for discussion of collective bargaining under.Sec. 20.17.3 of the Code
of Iowa which states that negotiating sessions, strategy meetings of
public employers or employee organizations, mediation and the deliber-
ative process of arbitrators shall be exempt from the provisions of
Chapter 28A. Upon roll call vote, Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser and
Perret voted 'aye'. Motion declared carried, 4/0, Erdahl, Roberts
and Vevera absent. Erdahl arrived, 12:15 PM. Council discussed
negotiations for Police and Fire collective bargaining.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser to adjourn, 1:50 P.M. Motion
declared carried, 5/05/0, Roberts and Vevera absent.
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/10/81, 7:30
P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding.
Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch,
Perret, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser, Roberts.
Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of March 9-
15, 1981, as Youth Orchestra Week and the week of
March 8-14, 1981, as Downtown Dedication Week.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, that the
following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as presented:
Approval of Official Council Activities,
reg. Council .mtg., 2/24/81, as published,
subject to correction, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes. of Boards and .Commissions:
United Action for Youth -1/21/81; Design Review
Committee -1/8/81; Airport Comm. -2/19/81 &
2/23/81; Senior Center Comm. -2/6/81;
Resources. Conservation Comm. -1/27/81;
Planning and Zoning Comm. -12/18/80 & 1/15/81;
Committee on Community Needs -2/11/81;
Riverfront Comm. -2/4/81.
Permit Resolutions and Motions: RES. 81-
39, Bk. 66, p. 94, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT.
Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday
Sales for BPO Elks #590,—,637 Foster Road.
Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday
Sales for Gringo's, 115 E. College. Approving
Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for
Sheep's Head Cafe, 209 N. Linn. Approving
Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Eagle
Supermarket #157, 600 N. Dodge and Eagle
Supermarket #220, 1101 S. Riverside Drive.
Approving Class C Beer Permit for Drug Fair
#9, 121 E. Washington.
Correspondence: Richard Osterman,
president of the . Iowa City Apartment
Association, re housing inspection fees,
referred to the City Manager for reply.
Elderly Services Agency Board of Directors re
funding, referred to the City Manager for
reply. Tom Hoogerwerf,' president of the
Chamber of Commerce, commending Council's
action to keep Washington Street open between
Clinton and Capitol. Wendy Gronbeck, member
of the PALS Board, expressing appreciation for
the Council's support of the PALS program.
Jan Peterson and Janet Martin, of the PALS
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staff, expressing thanks for the Council's
support. Memo from Traffic Engr. re gate
entrance to Oakland Cemetery, noted.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Neuhauser and Roberts absent.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to defer -
consideration of a resolution approving the
preliminary plat of Linder Valley Subdivision.
Motion declared carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts
absent.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to defer
consideration of a resolution approving the
preliminary plat of Deer Hill Estates. Motion
declared carried, 5/0, Neuhauser, and Roberts
absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to defer
consideration of.a resolution clarifying the intent
of, the Iowa; City, Comprehensive Plan for land use,
trafficways,'and community4acilities, with regard
to Foster; Road. Motion;declared_;carried, 5/0,
Neuhauser_ and: Roberts absent.;._,
John` Suchomel,,,330h;N. Lucas, appeared and
commended Council and Old Capitol -Associates on the
great=job;'they have done with.- accommodations for
the handicapped,in the,Old Capitol. Center.
,A public hearing was held on an ordinance
establishing a user charge system to providefundsto pay for all expenses associated with the City's
waste water treatment works.," No interested persons
spoke for or against the proposed ordinance.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to re-
appoint -Nancy Seiberling as trustee of the Green
Fund .of Project GREEN for a three-year term
expiring 3/1/84. Motion declared carried, 5/0,
Neuhauser and Roberts absent.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to defer
-consideration of a motion accepting petition and
waiver for additional improvements for the 1979 BDI
Second Addition Improvement Project, resolution
amending the Resolution of Necessity for the 1979
BDI Second Addition Improvement Project and
approving amended preliminary schedule, resolution
accepting thework for Part C of the 1979 BDI Second
Addition Improvement Project, and a resolution
directing the engineer to prepare final plat and
schedule of assessments for the 1979 BDI Second
Addition ilmprovement Project. Motion declared
carried, 5/,0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to adopt
RES. 81-40, Bk. 66, pp. 95-96, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET
AMENDMENT TO AN APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR A
GRANT UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF
1964 AS AMENDED. Affirmative roll call vote
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Motion declared carried.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to adopt
RES. 81-41, Bk. 66, p. 97, RESOLUTION OF FINANCIAL
SUPPORT TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS (JCCOG). Resolution declared adopted,
4/0, with the following division of vote: Ayes:
Lynch, Perret, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: none.
Abstaining: Erdahl. Absent: Neuahuser and
Roberts.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt
RES. 81-42, Bk. 66, pp. 98-101, REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 81-25 AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND CLERK TO ATTEST AGREEMENTS WHEREBY CITY
SHALL CONVEY PORTION OF VACATED LINN STREET TO
PHILIP C. CARY AND AUTHORIZING SAID CONVEYANCE WITH
RESERVATION OF EASEMENT. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt
RES. 81-43, Bk. 66, pp. 102-107, AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE BOND (MARK HENRI LTD. OF IOWA CITY PROJECT)
OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,, IN THE AGGREGATE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $150,000, TO FINANCE THE COSTS
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OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS FOR
MARK HENRI LTD. OF IOWA CITY AN IOWA CORPORATION;
THE EXECUTION OF A LENDER LOAN AGREEMENT WITH FIRST
NATIONAL BANK, IOWA CITY;- IOWA,'PROVIDING4HE TERMS
AND SALE OF SUCH BOND; THE EXECUTION AND`DELIVERY
OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH MARK HENRI LTD. OF IOWA
CITY PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN OF THE -
PROCEEDS OF SUCH BOND, AND RELATED MATTERS:-
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Motion declared"
carried.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to.adopt
RES. 81-44, Bk. 66, pp. 108-113, AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
.REVENUE BOND (MICHAEL J'S INC. PROJECT) OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF $150,000, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF CERTAIN
EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS FOR MICHAEL
J'S INC., AN IOWA CORPORATION; THE EXECUTION OF A
LENDER LOAN AGREEMENT WITH FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
IOWA CITY, IOWA, PROVIDING THE TERMS AND SALE OF
SUCH BOND; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN
AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL J'S INC. PROVIDING FOR THE
REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BOND,
AND RELATED MATTERS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to adopt
RES. 81-45, Bk. 66, pp. 114-115, ADOPTING THE
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March 10, 1981 1982. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
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carried.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt
RES. 81-46, Bk. 66, pp. 116-121, CERTIFYING UNPAID
WATER CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION IN
THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and
Roberts absent. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, setting a
Public hearing on 4/7/81 on an application for
twenty-five additional units of Section 8 existing
family units. Motion declared carried, 5/0,
Neuhauser and Roberts absent.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt
RES. 81-47, Bk. 66, P. 122, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO MAKE
APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT FOR TWENTY-FIVE FAMILY UNITS UNDER
SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING PROGRAMS. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and
Roberts absent. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to
adjourn 7:55 P.M. Motion declared carried.
A more complete description of Council
ctiJities is on Ile in the office of the City
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s . I J9NM R: BALMER, MAYOR
�E STOLFUS, CITY CLERK Submitted on 3/20/81
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/10/81, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch,
Perret, :Vevera. 'Absent: Neuhauser, Roberts. Staffinembers present:
Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Vitosh, Heaton, Whetstine, Schmadeke, Stolfus,
Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 81-1, Side 2, 338-570.
Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of March 9-15, 1981, as Youth
Orchestra Week and the week of March 8-14, 1981, as Downtown Dedication
Week.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Council Activities, reg. Council mtq.,
2/24/81, as published, subject to correction,,as-recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: United Action for Youth -
1/21/81; Design Review Committee -1/8/81; Airport Comm. -2/19/81 & {
2/23/81; Senior Center Comm. -2/6/81; Resources Conservation Comm.- j
1/27/81; Planning and Zoning Comm. -12/18/80 & 1/15/81; Committee on
Community Needs -2/11/81; Riverfront Comm. -2/4/81. .
Permit Resolutions and Motions: RES. 81-39,' Bk:: 66, P. 94,
ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT. Approving Class C Liquor License and
Sunday Sales for BPO Elks #590 dba BPO #590, 637 Foster Road.
Approving Class C Liquor Licenser and Sunday Sales for Rugger -Burns
Restaurants, Inc. dba Gringo's, 115 E. College. Approving Class C
Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Sheep's.Head Limited dba Sheep's
Head Cafe, 209 N: Linn. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday
Sales for Lucky Stores, Inc, dba Eagle Supermarket #157, 600 N. Dodge
and Eagle Supermarket #220, 1101 S. Riverside Drive. Approving Class
C Beer Permit for Drug Fair #9, 121 E. Washington.
Correspondence: Richard Osterman, president of the Iowa City
Apartment Association, re housing inspection fees, referred to the
City Manager for reply. Elderly Services Agency Board of Directors
re funding, referred to the City Manager for reply. Tom floogerwerf,
president of the Chamber of Commerce, commending Council's action to
keep Washington Street open between Clinton and Capitol. Wendy
Gronbeck, member of the PALS Board, expressing appreciation for the
Council's support of the PALS program. Jan Peterson and Janet
Martin, of the PALS staff, expressing thanks for the Council's
support. Memo from Traffic Engr. re gate entrance to Oakland
Cemetery, noted.
City Clerk Stolfus stated that as advised by the Building Inspector,
the problem with the Eagles Supermarket #220 had been correced. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent.
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Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to defer consideration of a
resolution approving the preliminary plat of Linder Valley Subdivision.
Motion declared carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to defer consideration of a
resolution approving the preliminary plat of Deer Hill Estates. Motion
declared carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to defer consideration of a
resolution clarifying the intent of the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan for
land use, trafficways, and community facilities, with regard to Foster
Road. Motion declared carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent.
John Suchomel, 330' N. Lucas, appeared and commended Council and Old
Capitol Associates on the great job they have done with accommodations for
the handicapped in the Old Capitol Center.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance establishing a user charge
system to provide funds to pay for all expenses associated with the City's
waste water treatment works. Approximately twenty persons, including a
representative from Veenstra and Kimm, Consultants, and various staff and
media were in the audience. No interested persons spoke for or against
the proposed ordinance.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to re -appoint Nancy Seiberling
as trustee of the Green Fund of Project GREEN for a three-year term
expiring 3/1/84. Motion declared carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts
absent.
Councilmember, Perret questioned whether or not any Councilmember
would be interested in participating in a workshop sponsored by Niel
Ritchie, co-chairman of local Congress Watch on potential impact of
President Reagan's budget cuts. Congressman Leach has been invited to
attend. Mayor Balmer stated he and Councilmember Neuhauser had just
returned from Washington where they discussed the budget with local
legislators, and that he favored Councilmembers participating on an
individual basis only. Councilmember Perret will report back to Council
with more definite information. Mayor Balmer announced an upcoming
meeting with representatives of the Downtown Association to discuss
environmental concerns and "Clean -Up Day" and noted the need for policy re
clean-up of the downtown area as an ongoing process.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to defer consideration of a
motion acceoting petition and waiver for additional improvements for the
1979 BDI Second AdditionImprovementProject, resolution amending the
Resolution of Necessity for the 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvement
Project and approving amended preliminary schedule, resolution accepting
the work for Part C of the 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvement Project,
and a resolution directing the engineer to prepare final plat and schedule
of assessments for the 1979 801 Second Addition Improvement Project.
Motion declared carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-40, Bk. 66, pp.
95-96, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO AN APPLICATION WITH THE
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DEPARIMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR A GRANT UNDER
fHE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964 AS AMENDED. Affirmative roil
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-41, Bk. 66, p.
97, RESOLUTION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS (JCCOG). Resolution declared adopted, 4/0, with the
following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Perret, Vevera, Balmer. Nays:
none. Abstaining: Erdahl. Absent: Neuahuser and Roberts.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-42, Bk. 66, pp.
98-101, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 81-25 AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND CLERK TO ATTEST AGREEMENTS WHEREBY CITY SHALL CONVEY PORTION OF
VACATED LINN STREET TO PHILIP C. CARY AND AUTHORIZING SAID CONVEYANCE WITH
RESERVATION OF EASEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-43, Bk. 66, pp.
102-107, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE BOND (MARK HENRI LTD. OF IOWA CITY PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $150,000, TO FINANCE THE
COSTS OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS FOR MARK HENRI LTD.
OF IOWA CITY AN IOWA CORPORATION; THE EXECUTION OF A LENDER LOAN AGREEMENT
WITH FIRST NATIONAL BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA, PROVIDING THE TERMS AND SALE OF
SUCH BOND; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH MARK HENRI
LTD, OF IOWA CITY PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN OF THE PROCEEDS
OF SUCH BOND, AND RELATED MATTERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-44, Bk. 66, pp.
108-113, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE BOND (MICHAEL J'S INC. PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, IN
THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $150,000, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF
CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS FOR MICHAEL J'S INC., AN IOWA
CORPORATION; THE EXECUTION OF A LENDER LOAN AGREEMENT WITH FIRST NATIONAL
BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA, PROVIDING THE TERMS AND SALE OF SUCH BOND; THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL J'S INC. PROVIDING
FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BOND, AND RELATED
MATTERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts
absent. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-45, Bk. 66, pp.
114-115, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
1982. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts
absent. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-46, Bk. 66, pp.
116-121, CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION
IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, setting a public hearing on
4/7/81 on an application for twenty-five additional units of Section 8
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existing family units. Motion declared carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and
Roberts absent.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-47, Bk. 66, p.
122, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO MAKE
APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR TWENTY-
FIVE FAMILY UNITS UNDER SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING PROGRAMS. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 7:55 P.M. Motion
declared carried.
JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
MARCH 16, 1981
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: March 16, 1981, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Vevera, Perret, Neuhauser, Erdahl
1:40 PM, Lynch 1:50 PM. A,)sent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin,
Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted.
TAPE-RECORDED: Reel #81-5, Side 2, 777-2135.
Mayor Balmer announced that discussion of the new zoning ordinance would be
delayed until all Councilmembers were present.
COUNCIL TIME 777-837
1. Neuhauser called attention to the meeting scheduled on Wednesday with
the Housing Commission and Committee on Community Needs with Cushing
Dolbeare, Pres. of Nat. Low Income Housing Coalition.
2. Berlin advised that all Councilmembers were invited to the meeting
on Tuesday with IDOT. Discussion of the Benton/Riverside intersection
and the Basketball Arena road will be part of the discussion.
3. Roberts questioned if there was any agreement with the request to
allow'parking on one side of Village Green Boulevard, east to the
dead-end, until the road is cut thru. Several agreed to consider
a motion allowing at the next Council meeting.
Councilman Erdahl arrived, 1:40 PM.
4. Perret called attention to the meeting set for March 22nd at the Trinity
Episcopal Church at 2PM by members of Congress Watch to discuss with
Congressman Leach the impact of budget cuts in our area.
5. Balmer questioned why the Airport Commissioners were not allowed to
succeed themselves, as stated in the Municipal Directory, as it is not
a State Code provision. Several agreed with deleting this requirement.
6. Berlin commented that a tour of the Senior Center next week would
show space allocations, and would be added to the informal agenda.
Councilman Lynch arrived, 1:50 PM.
NEW ZONING ORDINANCE Atty. Hayek; P&Z Comm. Blum; Boothroy, Schmeiser 837 -
Hayek outlined the process by which the new zoning ordinance would be
brought to Council for consideration. As it will be a major piece of
legislation that Council will consider, and it will have a significant
impact on the City, he recommended that his successor conduct a careful
review, probably requiring five or six months, as this person will defend
the ordinance against litigation. Balmer noted that he would like to keep
litigation to a minimum. Blum stated that no matter how much opportunity
for input has been scheduled, many citizens will not be aware of the
effects .of the ordinance. Hayek advised that although his resignation
date was flexible, it would not include time necessary for the zoning
ordinance. Berlin pointed out that Hayek would still be involved with
finalizing current litigation and urban renewal after resignation.
The effect of thisi:legislation.on the upcoming Council election was
discussed. There was general agreement to support Hayek's position.
ATTORNEY JOB VACANCY NOTICE Carroll present.
Berlin called attention o the March 5th memo from Atty. Hayek. This memo
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will be given to all applicants. Balmer commented that the 1970 study and
report is still valid. Although some Councilmembers wished to include pro-
vision for consideration of a full-time position in the vacancy notice, a
majority agreed to retain the present system and advertise for a part-time
position. Any exceptions can be dealt with in the interview process. Hayek
commented, from the view of a previous City Attorney, the dependency and
objectivity that results from the part-time position.
Berlin suggested clarifying the duties by adding the initial time demands
required for working on the zoning ordinance. The hourly rate for compensa-
tion will be negotiated with Council. Balmer stated that Council would
receive all applications but proposed establishing a review committee,
consisting of three attorneys, two Councilmembers and two citizens who would
review the applications and make at least two, but not more than five
recommendations to Council. Neuhauser suggested that one attorney be from
the University Law Faculty, one from the Bar Association and one a previous
City Attorney. By Charter, these positions would be advertised for 30
days, as will the advertisement for the City Attorney vacancy. Council -
members agreed. Neuhauser and Balmer were chosen as Council's representa-
tives, with Roberts as an alternate.
Perret suggested that in the Vacancy Notice under Application Procedure,
where submission of the most complex brief is requested, that substitution
of other areas of general writing be considered. Berlin suggested insert-
ing the phrase 'preferably relating to'. There were no objections.
Hayek observed that he would be happy to talk with any potential candidates
Perret added that during the interview an applicant should be willing to
disclose financial holdings and business relationships in the community.
Hayek thought that this was reasonable. Berlin stated that the applicants
will be provided with the process that will be used, and a redraft of
the Job Vacancy notice will be provided to Council.
HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING - FY '82 PROGRAM REVIEW
Erdahl commented that JCCOG thought that the City should review the
program, because we are the ones who use the services. Councilmembers
are pleased with Ramser's services. Berlin stated that we should be
going in the direction outlined in the program. Ramser present, 3:25 PM.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: Conference Room, 3:25 PM, Tape Recorded on Reel 21, ��'
Side*, Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera to adjourn to �a�
executive session under Section 28A.5(b) to discuss strategy with counsel
in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is immin-
ent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the
position of the governmental body in that litigation, specifically the
threatened litigation regarding the Tort Claim filed on November 14, 1980
by College Plaza Development Co, and High Country with respect to the
sale of the Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1, the purpose of the discussion is
to discuss strategy with legal counsel concerning the tort claim and the
response of the City to the Tort Claim; and under Section 20, to discuss
as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City
employee organizations, as such discussion is exempted from the provisions
of Chapter 28A according to Chapter 20.17(3). Affirmative roll call
unanimous, all Councilmembers present, 7/0. Staffinembers present: Berlin,
Stolfus, Helling Scholten, Chiat, Carroll, Hayek. Collective Bargaining
discussion included Police and Fire contracts. Moved by Neuhauser,
seconded by Vevera to adjourn. Motion declared carried, 7/0. 4:40 P.M.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
MARCH 18, 1981
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: March 18, 1981, 4:00 P.M. in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Joint meeting with Housing Comm. and Committee
on Community Needs with Cushing Dolbeare, Pres. Low-income Housing Coalition.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Staff present:
Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Seydel, Hillis, Hencin, Milkman, Murray, Keller,
Schmeiser, Kucharzak, bloito.
HOUSING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Koenig, Klaus. COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS:
Barker. Tape-recorded Reel 81-5, Side 2, 2135 -End, 81-6, Side 1, 1-661.
Introduction of those present was made. Neuhauser presented a biography of
her guest, Cushing Dolbeare, President of the National Low Income Housing
Coalition.
Dolbeare would like to see housing be dealt with as a non-political matt6r.
_ She thought that funding under this administration would be consolidated
into new block grants. She elaborated on financing of the Section 8 program,
and explained the Housing Voucher system, and gave statistics regarding
housing available, housing needed, deductibility of mortgage interest, and
suggested a cap for homeowner's deductions. Dolbeare noted that multi-
family housing has remained constant because of the condominiums.
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Questions were asked by those present, and discussion included limiting of
income tax deduction of interest, consideration for mobile homes, industrial
housing, assistance for home ownership for low-income, cuts in farming
programs (disaster assistance loans), further explanation of the Housing
Voucher Program, fair market rents, rent income ratio increase from 25 to 30%,
how students can aid the program (contact Congressmen, be involved in
neighborhood groups), and eliminating of tandem financing.
Neuhauser and the other Councilmembers thanked Dolbeare for sharing her
time for the discussion. Meeting adjourned, 5:45 PM.
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