HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-05-19 Council minutes (2)COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
May 19, 1981
Iowa City reg. mtg., 5/19/81, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer
presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:35), Lynch, Neuhauser,
Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin,
Helling, Woito, Farmer, Boothroy, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape
81-7, Side 1, 2080 -End and Side 2, 1-15.
Mayor Balmer proclaimed May 22, 1981, as Tribute to Thea Sando Day and May
1981, as Older Americans' Month.
Mayor Balmer announced that the amendment to the Consent Calendar had been
withdrawn. 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 Actions, reg. Council mtg., 5/5/81, as
published, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk.
Approval of correction to 4/21/81, Council Minutes to reflect that all
resolutions are recorded in Book 66.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm. -5/6/81; Resources
Conservation Comm. -4/20/81; Bd. of Library Trustees -4/23/81; United Action
for Youth -3/30/81; Planning & Zoning Comm. -4/16/81; Rules Committee -
5/5/81; Housing Appeals Bd.-3/12/81 & 4/9/81.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and
Sunday Sales for Securities Building Corp. dba Long John Silver's, 1940
Lower Muscatine. Approving Class C Liquor and Sunday Sales for Pershell
Corp. dba Colonial Bowling Lanes, 2253 Hwy 218 South. Approving Class C
Liquor License for Spayer & Co., Ltd. dba The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton.
Approving Class C Liquor License for Boulevard Room, Ltd. dba That Bar/Fish
Hook, 325 E. Market. RES. 81-114, Bk. 67, p. 321, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT
FOR BOULEVARD ROOM, LTD. dba THAT BAR/FISH HOOK.
Setting a public hearing for 6/16/81 on the permanent closure of
Ashley Drive at its intersection with Iowa Primary Highway ill, directing
City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing City Engineer
to place said plan on file for public inspection.
Correspondence: Richard Hughes, Principal of Herbert Hoover School,
re crossing guard on Court Street, referred to the City Manager for reply.
Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Sunshine re crossing guard program, referred to the City
Manager for reply. Della Grizel re proposed housing for frail elderly,
referred to the City Manager for reply. Iowa City residents re a
pedestrian controlled traffic signal at Brown and Dodge, referred to the
City Manager for reply. Memos from the Civil Service Commission submitting
certified lists of applicants for the position of shop
superintendent/Equipment Division, and maintenance worker/Government
Buildings, Parks and Recreation Department. Memos from Traffic Engr. re
parking prohibition 300 block of South Madison and re two-hour parking
restriction from 8:00-5:00 in 500 block of South Madison.
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Application for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Steven Cook to be
in the downtown area on 5/21/81 dressed as a clown to advertise his
services as a clown, approved. Iowa City Memorial Day Association for
permission to hold services on the Iowa Avenue bridge and at Oakland
Cemetery on 5/25/81, approved. Willowwind School for use of Blackhawk
Minipark on 6/17/81 for a concert by a four -piece jazz band, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Mayor Balmer repeated
the public hearing as set.
A public hearing was held to consider 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. No one appeared. Councilmember Erdahl arrived,
7: 35.
A public hearing was held to consider the preliminary and final Planned
Area Development Plan of Regency Gardens. No one appeared.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, that the ORDINANCE APPROVING THE
j PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF REGENCY GARDENS, be
considered and given first vote for passage at this time. Motion to consider
adopted, 6/1, Vevera voting no. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for
passage, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser,
Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl. Nays: Vevera. Motion declared carried.
A public hearing was held to consider an ordinance amending Sections
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Area Development Ordinances). No one appeared.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the Ordinance AMENDING
SECTIONS 8.10.20D.2 AND 8.10.20E.2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
(PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE), be considered and given first vote for
passage at this time. Motion to consider adopted, 6/1, Vevera voting no.
Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage, 6/1, with the following
division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch.
Nays: Vevera. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-115, Bk. 67, p. 322,
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF
L THE MELROSE CORRIDOR COMMITTEE BE APPROVED. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Roberts abstaining and all Councilmembers present. Motion
declared carried.
City Manager Berlin recommended approval of the Pepperwood resolution
subject to review and approval of legal papers. Moved by Perret, seconded by
Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-116, Bk. 67, pp. 323-327, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND
FINAL PLAT OF LOT 163, PEPPERWOOD ADDITION, PART 3, as amended by addition of
language clarifying #1, so that plat and documents would be approved subject to
their execution. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-117, Bk. 67, pp.
328-329, APPROVING THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR IOWA CHAPTER
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403. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Motion declared carried.
John Suchomel, 330' N. Lucas, appeared and reported how impressed he was on
his recent tour of the new Senior Center. Tom Cilek, 317 Magowan, appeared.
A public hearing was held on intention to issue industrial development
revenue bonds (Henry Louis Inc. Project). Richard Blum, 2401 Rochester,
appeared re proper spelling of name. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to
adopt RES. 81-118, Bk. 67, pp. 330-334, TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (HENRY LOUIS INC. PROJECT) IN AN AGGREGATE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried.
Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/83 on
the Parks and Recreation Commission. This appointment will be made at the
6/30/81 meeting of the City Council.
Councilmember Lynch stated that the doors leading from the ramp into the
Old Capitol Center open toward the mall and questioned, as a fire precaution,
whether they shouldn't open out. City Manager Berlin stated that the buildings
were built separately so they both require openings out and that the stairwell
was intended as the required exit. Mayor Balmer reported on initial meeting
with the City Attorney Selection Committee that he and Neuhauser attended. The
Committee would like Council direction as to whether the new City Attorney
should have an Iowa City office and/or reside in the City. Consensus of Council
was that the City Attorney should establish or presently have an Iowa City
office. No specific residency requirement was established, but it was agreed
that the successful applicant would be expected to be readily available.
Asst. City Attorney Woito announced that a suit has been filed against the
City and several individuals by Linda Eaton with no monetary values established.
Recommendation of the Design Review Committee that the City Council approve
the preliminary design plans for landscaping submitted by the Breese Company,
noted.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt. RES. 81-119, Bk. 67, p.
335, AWARDING THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN ELECTRICAL REVISIONS, PHASE II
TO TOWN AND COUNTRY ELECTRIC COMPANY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $22,615.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-120, Bk. 67, pp.
336-342, RELATING TO AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT PREVIOULSY EXECUTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$5,000,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CITY'S INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE INTERIM BONDS (PLAZA RETAIL ASSOCIATES PROJECT) AND NOT TO EXCEED
$5,000,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CITY'S INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE BONDS (PLAZA RETAIL ASSOCIATES PROJECT). Moved by Roberts, seconded by
Neuhauser, to amend the resolution by changing the expiration date for issuance
of the bonds to February 16, 1982. Motion on amendment declared carried, 7/0,
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all Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call vote on adoption of amended
resolution unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-121, Bk. 67, pp.
343-349, RELATING TO AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT PREVIOUSLY EXECUTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$7,500,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CITY'S INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
INTERIM BONDS (TOWERS HOTEL ASSOCIATES PROJECT) AND NOT TO EXCEED $7,500,000 IN
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CITY'S INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS
(TOWERS HOTEL ASSOCIATES PROJECT). Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to
amend the resolution by changing the expiration date for issuance of the bonds
to February 16, 1982. Motion on amendment declared carried, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call vote on adoption of amended
resolution unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to defer consideration of a
resolution approving the preliminary design plans for landscaping for Urban
Renewal Parcel No. 93-3 (The Breese Company). Motion declared carried, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-122, Bk. 67, pp.
350-351, RECLASSIFYING ONE PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT, CEMETERY/FORESTRY DIVISION, AND TWO PERMANENT FULL-TIME
POSITIONS IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, WATER DIVISION. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 8:15 P.M.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
MAY 4. 1981
INFORMAL COUNCiL DiSCUSSiON: May 4, 1981, 2:30 P.M. in the Conference Rohm
at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Vevera, Neuhauser, Perret, Lynch,
Erdahl, 2:50 PM. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Boothroy,
Knight, Schmeiser, Woito, Schmadeke, Farmer, Hencin, Carroll, Vitosh, Zehr.
TAPE-RECORDED On Reel N81-8, Side 2, 1842 -End, and 81-9, Side 1, 1-182.
AIRPORT Council viewed the film "Making the Difference" produced by the
General Aviation Manufacturing Association, and presented by Airport
Manager Zehr.
APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 1842-2538
Foster Road, Vacation of r -o -w of original alignment/St. Anns Drive.
Boothroy presented a map' depicting all the parcels proposed to be
Vacated and sold. and'explained:that the hearing would need to be reset
for May 19th, because of a publishing problem.
le, Gardens, Prel: & Final PAD This is the first plan proposing
zero of ine.structures. Council was shown the plan for the develop -
ment.. There is no 'common ground', and each unit would have it s own
'garage;',basement and yard.< This will result in double the number of,
drives'accessing the 28' wide street. - Parking is restricted on.one side.
Ordinance Modifying the PAD requirements. This will make the applfication
more 55175Te in the cowaeration of density requirements by the P&Z
Commission..
Emerald Court Rezoning,` R3 to R3A 'Knight explained the staff reports
This A a ow -the applicant to finish the one apartment. P&Z
recommendation for agreement regarding RM20 zone explained. Council
discussed potential problems and concerns. Public.Hearing will be set
for June 2.
Melrose Corridor Committee -Recommendations noted. Unanimous agreement
noted.. City Mgr. Berlin advised that the recommendations would be°put
in Resolution form for Council consideration.
West.. Benton, Extension Mayor, Balmer commented that the'majori-ty of
ounce me ers at ast week's informal meeting had agreed to sign the
agreement: releasing the dedication of right-of-way for extension of
West Benton.
WOLF DEVELOPMENT ON SCOTT BOULEVARD City Mgr. Berlin noted that there
were tree items for discussion, ) Council's position on annexation in
that area, 2) annexation with or without services, 3) whether or not
Council likes the concept. Developer Robert Wolf presented his proposal.
Letters regarding provision of sewer, and communication with DEQ were
given to Council. The area is zoned commercial/county. Ed Brinton was
present to answer questions regarding provision for sewers. Berlin
questioned whether the future growth line on the Comprehensive Plan is the
appropriate line, and if not, what was. He discussed the capacity of
the BDI sewer, concerns regarding when capacity is reached and possibil-
ity of no federal funding for the proposed trunk sewer. Erdahl commented
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Fringe Committee discussion and trade-off with the County. The tract is
858' deep, the same as Sunrise Village and the tract up to the American
Legion Road. Brinton explained the proposal of McCreedy, a holding tank
with discharge at off-peak hours; a contingency plan that could be used
by Wolf. Wolf will operate the Court as a condo, and will be the manager.
Problems with annexation of the Sunrise area were noted. Berlin advised
that Sunrise would not have to hook on a City sewer, if their own system
was operating satisfactorily. Perret questioned if a sewer agreement
would include McCreedy, Sunrise/Hames and Village Green. Berlin stated
that the staff would prepare a report on sewer capacity, Schmadeke and
Farmer working with Wolf on any problems. He will also set up a joint
meeting of the Fringe Committee and possibly the whole Council with the
Johnson Co. Board of Supervisors to discuss this issue.
ELLIS'&'MASKE SUBDIVISION 61-132
City Attorney Hayek explained the request from Helble, noting that the
County approved the subdivision in 1967. It was within Iowa City's two- .
mile jurisdiction, but not sent to Iowa City for it's approval.' He can
furnish them a letter similar to the one for the Hershberger Subd., but
will include applicable language prohibiting resubdivision. .Access ,was -r
discussed. There were no objections to Hayek drafting a:letter.
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1. Mayor Balmer called attention to the Library.Board minutes concerning..
legislative matters. Helling will prepare written clarification of -�
thepo}icy.for pursuing any lobbying efforts with,.legislative bodies. i
It was'noted that the Library Board & Airport Comm. are not advisory
boards or commissions.
2 Vevera stated that he had received complaints .from the:Police Dept.
regarding procedure used by the Civil Service Commission concerning
employment interviews. City Manager Berlin requested that a written
complaint be filed.
3. ;There was a concensus to appoint Daniel Daley to the Committee. on
Community Needs and Tom Muller and Mark Weaver to the Mayor's Youth
Employment Board.
4. .Mayor Balmer called attention to the low traffic count for.Melrose•,,,.
Court. 'Neuhauser noted that this is different from what the. -residents
have been saying.
5. City Manager Berlin stated that the Senior Center Commission was
reviewing applications for the use of the Senior Center space, and
questioned if Council would have any position regarding allocation,'
or whether the Staff and Commission would determine the allocations.
A majority agreed that this allocation would be by the Commission
and Staff. Use of the third floor for City offices will be dis-
cussed at the Tuesday formal meeting, with Perret making his position
on the issue known at that time.
TRANSIT FARES/ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT 340-782
Mayor Balmer expressed concern over the perception of the press regarding
his reasoning in proposing the increase in transit fares. He noted that
the entire Council had agreed to include paving of Friendship in the
asphalt program, and that the transit budget has not been cut like other
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areas of the budget, and the gap between expenditures and receipts has
been widening considerably. He added that he had been told today that
a possible $110,000 in additional Road Use Tax might be received in
FY82 if the State legislature adds tax to the gas price. This would help
to do all the overlay asphalt projects suggested, therefore he stated that
there was no immediacy for raising the bus fares. Neuhauser explained why
Revenue Sharing should not be transferred for this use and suggested that
the project be divided into alternatives. Erdahl objected to the Mayor
presenting a memo, and disagreed on raising the bus fares. Perret agreed
with Neuhauser-and Erdahl and noted that $70,000 in unallocated monies
from salaries would also be available. Vitosh explained that this money
was not spent because of the turnover in authorized positions. Lynch
favored the whole project if RUT funds were available. Roberts agreed
but wanted riders to pay a little more of the fair share of expenses.
Vevera noted he had represented all the residents of Friendship St. when
he requested inclusion of Friendship in the asphalt project. Several
members suggested clarification of Mose's memo, or discussion of it at
goal -setting.- City Mgr. Berlin stated that the staff would add Friend-
ship St. to the base bid for the asphalt project, with the streets proposed
to. be deleted ae,.an alternative:
EXECUTIVE SESSION Tape -Recorded on, Reel #22, Side 1, 1390-1540
i Moved'by Perret, seconded by Vevera to adjourn to 'executive session under
Section 20, to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective'
bargaining with City employee organizations;.as such discussion is exempt
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ed'from the, provisions of Chapter 28A according to Chapter 20.17(3)..
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0. Motion declared carried. }
Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus. .5:OO;P.M. Moved by
Erdahl, seconded by Perret to adjourn, 5:10 P.M. Motion declared
carried, 7/0.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
May 11, 1981
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: May 11, 1981, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Neuhauser, Vevera, Perret 2:05 PM,
Lynch 2:05 PM. Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus,
Melling, Seydel, Brachtel, Boothroy, Knight
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TAPE-RECORDED on Reel N81-9, Side 1, 782-1338.
SCHOOL -CROSSING GUARDS 783-1102
City Manager Berlin called attention to his memo in the packet and reviewed
the recommendations made. Representatives from the Safety Committee were
present and related concerns regarding the recommendations, and advised
that the, children crossing -guards were not _allowed to go into the street,.
or to stop traffic. Council agreed on recommendation Nl; recommendation
for Longfellow -Burlington & Muscatine, and on N2, for St. Patricks-Prentiss
and.Gilberi.;.Regarding.B3, Hoover -Court & Third, use of a folding stop -sign-
such as used 'for Kenwood in Cedar Rapids was discussed and agreed ,upon. The
City Manager pointed out the potential difficulties if the City deviates
from the'standards i n the Uniform -Traffic 'Control Devises Manual. He will
discuss with the Traffic Engineer the consideration of a traffic light
and/or addition ofpaving on First Ave./Bradford. Regarding #4, deletion.
of the 4th crossing guard, Council agreed with, the City Manager's comment
and recommendation. A list of nimes'of'substitutes wi11 be furnished to
each guard and to each school, so the schools can take care of this when
it is needed. The City will employ all personnel. Berlin thought that
School Supt. Cronin would agree to this. The Mayor related his appreciation
for the help of the DPO Safety Committee.
CITY OFFICE SPACE 1102-1152
Memo in the packet from Asst. Mgr. Helling regarding the lease for the
Davis Building, noted. He explained that Glasgow had requested a one-year
lease with provision for cancellation after 9 months. Helling was directed
to get a cost estimate for the work necessary to make the first floor access-
ible to the handicapped. A majority favored the one-year lease as.proposed.
SEVENTH AVENUE PARKING PROHIBITION 1152-1172
Memo in the packet from Hose & Brachtel noted. City Manager Berlin clarified
the issue. Several Councilmembers thought that 100' was enough to remove.
The City Manager will so direct the staff.
IOWA -ILLINOIS GAS AND ELECTRIC CO. FRANCHISE 1172-1250
Neuhauser suggested preliminary work be started regarding the franchise
and election process before the new City Attorney is on board, and so that
the Task Force, as suggested by the City Manager in his memo, could get
started. Berlin advised that during the summer, interns in the Legal
Department will be doing research on the issue.
Councilmembers Perret and Lynch arrived, 2:05 PM.
Perret and Vevera will represent the Council on the Task Force along with
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the City Manager and the City Attorney. Councilmembers agreed that the
City Manager should ask Michael Sheehan to serve on the Task Force. He is
in Urban and Regional Planning at the University, and has done research in
this area. The Task Force will be formed and will advise if any other
members are needed.
PEPPERWOOD PART III
Knight explained the reason for the lot. Mace Braverman, developer, stated .
that approval of this one lot would allow Systems Unlimited to apply -for
HUD funding and approval of the project. Knight advised that the storm- `
water management will be provided for when the rest of Part III is done.
There were no objections.
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1:Roberts advised that he would not be present for the May 18th meeting,
but would,be back for the May 19th meeting.
2. Regarding the summer schedule of Council meetings as provided.by the
Asst. City Manager,,- noted that meetings would be held as
scheduled, however, if Councilmembers were planning vacations 'he
would like to be advised, so that there,are always four members for
a,meeting., There will be no.infoneal,meeting on May.25th
3.' City Manager Berlin advised that Northside Lighting Project will be
on•';the agenda for the May 18th meeting:
4... Berlin also; reported that,from the.contingency fund for the Senior
fCenter, the electrical work will be done on.the third floor.
Meeting adjourned, 2:20 PM.
MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 5/5/81
The cost of publishing the following
proceedings & claims is $ : Cumulative cost
for this calendar yearoar said publication is
Awa City Council reg. mtg., 5/5/81, 7:30 P.M.
at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding.
Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch,
Neuhauser, Perret (7:35), Roberts, Vevera. Absent:
none..
Mayor Balmer proclaimed May 3-9, 1981, as
Respect for Law Week; May 4, 1981, as Chauncey, Swan
Day; May 4-11, 1981, as Exceptional Children's
Week; and May 10-16, 1981, as Iowa City Hospital
j Week.
j Moved by Lynch, seconded by Roberts, that the
following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions --
reg. Council mtg., 4/21/81, as, published,
subject to correction, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Resources Conservation Conn. -4/13/81; Senior i
Center Comm. -4/3/81; Bd. of Library Trustees
3/26/81.
Permit Motions: Approving Class C Liquor
License for Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W.
Benton., Approving Class C, Beer Permit and
Sunday Stiles for Wareco, 818 S. Dubuque St.
Correspondence: South East Junior High --i
School students re school crossing guard at
First Avenue and Bradford Drive, referred to
the `City 'Manager ;for reply: Elderly Services
Agency expressing appreciation for Council's
action re the signals on Burlington Street.
James C. Swaner rebus fares, referred to the
City Manager for reply. ' Thomas Cilek,
representing Rolin Investments, developer of
Regency Gardens, requesting Council give first
consideration to the ordinance approving this
Development Plan at the time of the public
hearing on 5/19/81. Memos from Civil Service
Comm: submitting certified lists of applicants
for the positions'of: firefighter (first and
second lists), bus driver, parking enforcement
officer, Maintenance Worker/Equipment
Division, Equipment Superintendent/Public
Works Department; Maintenance
Worker I/Parking Division, Cierk /
Typist/Police Department. Ser oudss;oi corrac4o,,
Applications for Use of Streets and
Public Grounds: National Federation of the
Blind for a Bike-a-Thon to be held Sunday,
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Official Actions 5/10/81, from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m.,
May 5, 1981 approved. American Heart Association for the
Page Two Iowa Heart Run -Walk -Jog to be held Sunday,
5/31/81,' from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon,
approved.
Application for City Plaza Use Permits:
Johnson County Landmark to promote benefit
dance on 4/30/81 and 5/1/81 from 11:30 until
1:00 p.m., approved.
Perret arrived 7:35 P.M. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera abstaining. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to re-
set a public hearing for 5/19/81 to consider 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.
Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning -i
Commission .to rezone a two acre tract from R3 j
located on the west .side of Emerald Street between
Melrose Avenue and West Benton Street (Ed Barker),
noted.. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch; setting
a. public hearing, for 6/2/81 to consider rezoning {
this two acre ,tract of land from R3.to R3A. Motion
declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission to approve the preliminary and final
plat. and planned area development of Regency
Gardens, noted.
Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission to amend Section, 8.10.20D.2 and
8.10.20E.2 of.the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City
(Planned Area Development Ordinance), noted.,
Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission that the recommendations of the Melrose
Corridor Committee be noted and approved as
follows:
The Committee finds, based on the information
presented to us including traffic counts and
films, and our ensuing discussions, that there
does not appear to be unacceptable traffic
congestion in the Melrose_ Corridor at this
time.. Therefore, the _Committee makes the
following recommendations.
1. That the implementation of the Melrose
traffic circle not be considered as a
future option to solve traffic problems
in the area.
2. That the currently planned widening of
the South Byington/Grand Avenue
intersection to two lanes would appear to
be an adequate improvement to meet the
current traffic needs.
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considered to accommodate pedestrian
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traffic on Melrose Court and across
Melrose Avenue at Melrose Court and to
specifically reconsider our previous
recommendations concerning these issues.
4. That if in the future increased traffic
demands on the Melrose Corridor would
necessitate a major new traffic facility,
then the Committee would recommend that
the Melrose Diagonal without median
should be included among the options
considered to remedy the traffic
congestion. This should be considered an
acceptable option only at such time as
there are no longer private properties
fronting on Grand Avenue Court.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt
RES. 81-103, . Bk. < 67, .pp. 293-297, ,-RELEASING
AGREEMENT (WITH BARTELT-PETSEL) TO DEDICATE RIGHT-
OF-WAY FOR THE EXTENSION - OF WEST BENTON STREET.
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Resolution declared'` adopted, ; 4/3,;.' with ,the
following division of vote:Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch,
Neuhauser, Vevera:, Nays: Perret, Roberts, Balmer.
Gary Saunders, chairperson ,of. the,Resources
.:Conservation Commission, appeared: stating that the
Commission was opposed to any bus fare hikes and
invited Council to meet with the Commission on
energy .conservation goals. Dennis .Ryan, 328
Meadowbrook Estates, appeared, re bus fare hikes and
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the possibility of Councilmember , conflict of
interests re Hwy. 518. City Atty. Hayek,requested
that complaints of this nature should be written
and filed with the legal department for
investigation.
A public hearing was held to receive citizen
comments concerning the extension of the boundaries
of the Lower Ralston Creek Redevelopment Plan. No
one appeared. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl,
to accept and place on file the letter from Atty.
Wm. Meardon and refer it. to the Legal. Department.
Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
A public hearing was held on the City's FY82
State and Federal Transit Grant applications. No
written comments were received and no one appeared.
A public hearing was held on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and cost estimate
for the construction of the Summit Street Bridge
Deck Replacement. No one appeared. Moved by
Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-104,
Bk. 67, pp. 298-299, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND COST ESTIMATE
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE
DECK REPLACEMENT AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED
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5/27/81 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion
declared carried.
A public hearing was held on plans,
specifications, form of contract and cost estimate
for the construction of the Iowa City Downtown
Electrical Revisions, Phase III. No one appeared.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES.
81-105, Bk. 67, pp. 300-301, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN
ELECTRICAL REVISIONS, PHASE III, AND AUTHORIZE BIDS
TO BE RECEIVED 5/27/81 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. Motion declared carried.
A public hearing was held on plans,
specifications, form of contract and cost estimate
for the construction of the CBD Alley Paving -Phase
I, Blocks 102 and 103 O.T. (Original Town). No one
appeared: Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to
adopt -RES. 81-106, Bk. 67, pp. 302-303,, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST'
ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE+,CBD ALLEY
PAVING -PHASE I, BLOCKS 102 AND 103 O.T. (ORIGINAL
-TOWN) AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 6/9/81 AT.
10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous
7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared
carried.
A public hearing was held on plans,
specifications, form of contract and cost estimate
for the Parking Ramp "A” Exit Lane, FY81. No one
appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret,
to .adopt -RES. 81-107, Bk. 67, pp. --304-305,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT
AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE PARKING RAMP "A" EXIT
LANE, FY81 AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED
5/26/81 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion
declared carried.
A public hearing was held for the sale of real
property owned by the City of Iowa City and located
in east .Iowa City (vacated Pickard Street R.O.W.
between Highland Street and Friendly Avenue). No
one appeared. Moved by Perret," seconded 'by
Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-108, Bk. 67, pp, 306-
307, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A PARCEL OF CITY OWNED
PROPERTY TO JOHN A. AND CAROLYN A. GROSS AND TO MAX
E. AND MARTHA VAN KIRK (NORTH HALF OF VACATED
PICKARD STREET R.O.W.). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion
declared carried.
Mayor Balmer announced the following
vacancies: one vacancy for a two-year term ending
7/1/83 on the Committee on Community Needs; three
vacancies for six-year terms ending 7/1/87 on the
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May 5, 1981 terms on United Action for Youth Bd. These
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the City Council.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to
appoint Daniel Daly, 302 Melrose Avenue, to an
unexpired term ending 3/1/82 on the Committee on
Community Needs. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to
appoint Tom Muller, 1350 Burry Drive, and Mark
Weaver, 125 Taft Speedway, to fill two vacancies
for three-year terms ending 5/5/84 on the Mayor's
Youth Employment Board. Motion declared carried,
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Erdahl reported on the
celebration and parade held by Year of the
Handicapped individuals that he and Councilmember
Perret participated in. He introduced Lauren Hegg,
430 Iowa Avenue, who represented the handicapped in
wheelchairs. She presented _a petition requesting
10 additional curb cuts in the downtown area..
Councilmember Neuhauser questioned the`next step re
the houses purchased by Max Yocum, Lower Ralston
Creek Project, in light of the recent court
decision. City Manager_Berlin stated that the
decision would not be appealed. Neuhauser also
reported that she had received an inquiry re
removal of the crossing guard at Park Rd. and Lee
St. City Mgr. Berlin stated a memo would be in next
week's packet re the crossing guards, and the issue
would' be discussed next Monday.' Councilmember
Perret suggested a memorandum of agreement with the
Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Senior Center
Commission, and the City to allow for a temporary
use for City offices of the third floor of the
Senior Center, and procedures for vacation when
space is needed by the Senior Center. City Manager
will report back to Council re the negotiations to
extend the lease for six months for the Davis
Building, at the next meeting.
City Manager Berlin commented that May was the
Month of Arts for the Handicapped and pointed out
banner made during the festival. He noted that
cooperative efforts of planning groups and the
financial commitments made. The Mayor stated that
he was proud of efforts made in our community.
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Public Works tosign
application for use of highway right-of-way for
utilities accommodation, N. side of Hwy. I from
Ashley Drive to Willow Creek Drive, for Barker's
First Addn. Subd. Motion declared carried, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
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May 5, 1981 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to
Page Six adopt RES. 81-109, Bk. 67, pp. 308-310, AUTHORIZING
THE SALE OF FIVE PARCELS OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO
SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT, for development of public
housing project IA 22-3, Resolution declared
adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote:
Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts.
Nays: Balmer and Vevera.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to
'adopt RES. 81-110, Bk. 67, pp. 311-315, DIRECTING
THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF
CONTRACT, to Parkview Co. for $11,139.55 for work
completed on the 1979 BDI Second Addition
Improvements Project. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion
declared carried.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to
adopt RES. 81-111, Bk. 67, pp. 316-317,
RECLASSIFYING TWO PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN
THE EQUIPMENT SERVICE DIVISION AND ONE PERMANENT
FULL-TIME POSITION IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT/PARKS DIVISION. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, '7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret.'to'adopt
RES. 81-112, Bk. 67, p. 318, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR
CERTIFICATES. OF STRUCTURE COMPLIANCE AND RENTAL
PERMITS AS PART OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING CODE.
I Resolution declared adopted, 4/3, with the
i following division of.vote: Ayes: Lynch,Roberts,
Vevera, Balmer,_ Nays: Neuhauser, Perret, Erdahl,
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to adopt
RES. 81-113, Bk. 67, pp. 319-320, ESTABLISHING THE
FREQUENCY OF REGULAR RENTAL INSPECTION AS REQUIRED
BY THE IOWA CITY HOUSING CODE. Resolution declared
adopted, 4/3, with the following division of vote:
Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nays:
Neuhauser, Perret, Erdahl
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that
the rule. ,requiring that Ordinances must be
considered and voted on for passage at two Council
meetings prior to, the meeting at which it is to be
finally passed be suspended, that the first and
second consideration and vote be waived and that
ORDINANCE NO. 81-3020, Bk. 18, pp. 9-16, AMENDING
SECTIONS 605, 705, 805, 905, 1005, 1205(a),
1207(a), AND TABLE 29A OF THE 1979 EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE EDITED BY THE INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, be voted upon for
final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Motion declared carried. Moved by, Neuhauser,
seconded by Perret, that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion
declared carried.
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May 5, 1981 ORD, 81-3021, Bk. 18, pp. 17-35, ESTABLISHING A
Page Seven USER CHARGE SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
COUNTY OF JOHNSON, STATE OF IOWA, TO PROVIDE FUNDS
NEEDED TO PAY FOR ALL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
CITY'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS, be passed and
adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
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May 5, 1981
Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 5/5/81, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser,
Perret (7:35), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin,
Helling, Hayek, Boothroy, Milkman, Hencin, Meisel, Farmer, Gannon, Stolfus,
Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 81-7, Side 1, 721-2080.
Mayor Balmer proclaimed May 3-9, 1981, as Respect for Law Week; May 4,
1981, as Chauncey Swan Day; May 4-11, 1981, as Exceptional Children's Week; and
May 10-16, 1981, as Iowa City Hospital Week.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Roberts, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions, reg: Council mtg., 4/21/81, as
published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Resources Conservation Comm.-`
4/13/81; Senior Center Comm., -4/3/81; Bd. of Library Trustees -3/26/81.
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Permit Motions: Approving Class C Liquor License for J.S. Mummy,, Inc.
dba Mumm's'Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton.` Approving` Class C Beer Permit'
and Sunday Sales for Ware & McDonald Oil Co. dba Wareco, 818 S. Dubuque St.
" Correspondence: South East Junior High School students re school j
crossing guard at First Avenue and Bradford Drive,referred to the City
Manager for reply. Elderly Services Agency expressing appreciation for
+ Council's- action re the signals on Burlington Street. James C.;Swaner re.
bu''s `fares, `referred to the City Manager for reply: Thomas Ci1ek, l
representing Rolin Investments, developer of Regency Gardens, requesting
Council give first consideration to the ordinance approving this
Development Plan at the time of the public hearing on 5/19/81. Memos from
Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of 'applicants for the
positions ofi` firefighter (first and second lists), bus driver, parking
enforcement officer, Maintenance Worker/Equipment Division, Equipment
Superintendent/Public Works Department, Maintenance Worker I/Parking
Division, Clerk Typist/Police Department.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: National
Federation of the Blind for a Bike-a-Thon to be held Sunday, 5/10/81, from
12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m., approved. American Heart Association for the
Iowa Heart Run -Walk -Jog to be held Sunday, 5/31/81, from 9:00 a.m. until
12:00 noon, approved.
Application for City Plaza Use Permits: Johnson County Landmark to
promote benefit dance on 4/30/81 and 5/1/81 from 11:30 until 1:00 p.m.,
approved.
Perret arrived 7:35 P.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera
abstaining. Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, because of a problem with
publication of previous notice, to re -set a public hearing for 5/19/81 to
consider 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.
Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone a two acre
tract from R3 located on the west side of Emerald Street between Melrose Avenue
and West Benton Street (Ed Barker), noted. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch,
setting a public hearing for 6/2/81 to consider rezoning this two acre tract of
land from R3 to R3A. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve the
preliminary and final plat and planned area development of Regency Gardens,
noted.•
Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to amend Section
8.10.20D.2 and 8.10.20E.2 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City (Planned Area
Development Ordinance), noted.
Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that the
recommendations of the Melrose Corridor Committee be noted and approved as
follows:
The Committee finds, based on the information presented to including
traffic counts and films, and our ensuing discussions, that there does not
appear to be unacceptable traffic congestion in the Melrose Corridor at
this time. Therefore, the Committee makes the following recommendations.
1. That the implementation of the Melrose traffic. circle not be
considered as a future option to,solve traffic problems in the area.
2. That the currently planned widening of the South Byington/Grand
Avenue intersection to two lanes would appear to be an adequate
improvement to meet the current traffic needs.
3. That further improvements need to be considered to accommodate
pedestrian traffic on Melrose Court and across Melrose Avenue at
Melrose Court and to specifically -reconsider our previous
recommendations concerning these issues.
4. That if in the future increased traffic demands on the Melrose
Corridor would necessitate a major new traffic facility, then the
Committee would recommend that the Melrose Diagonal without median
should be included among the options considered to remedy the traffic
congestion. This should be considered an acceptable option only at
such time as there are no longer private properties fronting on Grand
Avenue Court.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-103, Bk. 67, pp. 293-
297, RELEASING AGREEMENT (WITH BARTELT-PETSEL) TO DEDICATE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE
EXTENSION OF WEST BENTON STREET. Resolution declared adopted, 4/3, with the
following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Vevera. Nays:
Perret, Roberts, Balmer. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views.
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Gary Saunders, chairperson of the Resources Conservation Commission,
appeared stating that the Commission was opposed to any bus fare hikes and
invited Council to meet with the Commission on energy conservation goals. A
written agenda will be prepared. Neuhauser requested that the session be held
prior to goal setting. Dennis Ryan, 328 Meadowbrook Estates, appeared re bus
fare hikes and the possibility of Councilmember conflict of interests re Hwy.
518. City Atty. Hayek requested that complaints of this nature should be
written and filed with.the legal department for investigation.
A public hearing was held to receive citizen comments concerning the
extension of the boundaries of the Lower Ralston Creek Redevelopment Plan. No
one appeared. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to accept and place on file
the letter from Atty. Wm. Meardon and refer it to the Legal Department. Motion
declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held on the City's FY82 State and Federal Transit
Grant applications. No written comments were received and no one appeared.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
cost estimate for the construction of the Summit Street Bridge Deck Replacement. j
No one appeared. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts', to adopt RES. 81-104,
Bk. 67, pp. 298-299, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND COST
ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE DECK REPLACEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 5/27/81 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call :vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried.
A,public hearing was held on plans, specifications', form of.contract and
cost estimate for the construction of the Iowa City Downtown Electrical
Revisions; Phase III. Nd one appeared. Moved by Perret; seconded by Vevera; to
adopt RES. 81-105; Bk. 67, pp. 300-301, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN
ELECTRICAL REVISIONS, PHASE III; AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 5/27/81 AT
10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. Motion declared carried.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and
cost estimate for the construction of the CBD Alley Paving -Phase I, Blocks 102
and 103 O.T. (Original Town). No one appeared. Moved by Lynch, seconded by
Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-106, Bk. 67, pp. 1302-303, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
CBD ALLEY PAVING -PHASE I, BLOCKS 102 AND 103 O.T. (ORIGINAL TOWN) AND AUTHORIZE
BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 6/9/81 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call voteunanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present, Motion declared carried.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and
cost estimate for the Parking Ramp "A" Exit Lane, FY81. No one appeared. Moved
by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-107, Bk. 67, pp. 304-305,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE
PARKING RAMP "A" EXIT LANE, FY81 AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 5/26/81 AT
10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. Motion declared carried.
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A public hearing was held for the sale of real property owned by the City of
Iowa City and located in east Iowa City (vacated Pickard Street R.O.W. between
Highland Street and Friendly Avenue). No one appeared. Moved by Perretsec,
THEDnded bSALE OF A PARCEL OF CITY to dOWNEDEPROPERTYBTOBJOHN7k. A. AND CAROLYN A.UGR SSZAND
TO MAX E. AND MARTHA VAN KIRK (NORTH HALF OF VACATED PICKARD STREET R.O.W,).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion
declared carried. '
Mayor Balmer announced the following vacancies: one vacancy for a two-year
term ending 7/1/83 on the Coemittee on Community Needs; three vacancies for six-
year terms ending 7/1/87 on the Bd. of Library Trustees; two vacancies for one-
year terms on United Action for Youth Bd. These appointments will be made at the
6/16/81 meeting of. 'the City. Council.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Daniel Daly, 302 Melrose
Avenue, to an unexpired term ending 3/l/82 on the Committee on Community Needs.
Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to appoint Tom Muller, 1350 Burry
Drive, and Mark Weaver, 125 Taft Speedway,.to fill two vacancies for three-year
terms ending 5/5/84 on the Mayor's .Youth ,Employment Board.
carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion-declared-
;Councilmember Erdahl reported on the celebration and parade held by. Year of
the Handicapped ,individuals that he and Councilmember Perret participated in.
He introduced Lauren Hegg, 430 Iowa Avenue, who represented the handicapped in
wheelchairs. She presented a petition requesting 10 additional curb cuts in the
downtown area. City Mgr. Berlin explained the purpose.of the HUD grant for
_preparation by I. C. M. A. of a manual for cities to aid them in meeting the needs
of the handicapped in their communities. Councilmember Neuhauser questioned the
next step re the houses purchased by Max Yocum, Lower Ralston Creek Project, in
light of the recent court decision.
decision would not be appealed and that City Manager Berlin stated that thethe Legal Department would proceed.
crossing also reported that she. had received an: inquiry re removal of the
crossing gee's at Park Rd. and lee St. City Mgr. Berlin stated a memo would be
in next weeks packet re the crossing guards, and the issue would be discussed
next Monday., Lynch commented that the School Board had eliminated funding from
thein budget, and the City had increased funding ,to cover salary raises.
Councilmember Perret, suggested a memorandum of agreement with the Johnson County
Board of. Supervisors, Senior Center Commission, and the City to allow for a
temporary,use for City offices of the third floor of the Senior Center, and
procedures for vacation when space is needed by the Senior Center. Individual
Councilmembers expressed their views on the agreement, funding for remodeling,
time schedule for decisions, and also discussed the lease of the Davis Building.
City Manager will report back to Council re the negotiations to extend the lease
for six months for the Davis Building, at the next meeting. Supervisors
Donnelly and Langenberg present. Erdahl thanked the Johnson County Supervisors
for their cooperation.
City Manager Berlin commented that May was the Month of Arts for the
Handicapped and pointed out banner made during the festival. He noted that
cooperative efforts of planning groups and the financial commitments made. He
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announced that the Special Arts Festival activities would be continuing
throughout the week. The Mayor stated that he was proud of efforts made in our
community.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, authorizing Director of Public Works to
sign application for use of highway right-of-way for utilities accommodation, N.
side of Hwy. 1 from Ashley Drive to Willow Creek Drive, for Barker's First Addn.
Subd. Motion declared carried, 7/0,,ali.Counci1members present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-109, Bk. 67, pp.
308-310, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF FIVE PARCELS OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO
SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT, for development of public housing `project' IA 22-3.
Resolution declared adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes:
Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Nays: Balmer and Vevera.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-110, Bk. 67, pp.
311-315, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT,
to Parkview Co. for $11,139.55 for work completed on the 1979 BDI Second
Addition. Improvements Project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-111, Bk. 67, pp.
316-317, RECLASSIFYING TWO PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN THE EQUIPMENT
SERVICE DIVISION AND ONE PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT/PARKS DIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret. to adopt RES. 81-112, Bk. 67, p. 318,
ESTABLISHING FEES FOR CERTIFICATES OF STRUCTURE COMPLIANCE AND RENTAL PERMITS AS
PART OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING CODE. Individual Councilmembers explained the
reasons for their votes. Resolution declared adopted, 4/3, with the following
division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Nays: Neuhauser,
Perret, Erdahl
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-113, Bk. 67, pp. 319-
320, ESTABLISHING THE FREQUENCY OF REGULAR RENTAL INSPECTION AS REQUIRED BY THE
IOWA CITY HOUSING CODE. Resolution declared adopted, 4/3, with the following
division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Neuhauser,
Perret, Erdahl.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that
Ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the
first and second consideration and vote be waived and that OROINANCE,NO. 81-
3020, Bk. 18, pp. 9-16, AMENDING SECTIONS 605, 705, 805, 905, 1005, 1205(x),
1207(a), AND TABLE 29A OF THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE EDITED
BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, be voted upon for final
passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded
by Perret, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
MAY 18, 1981
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: May 18, 1981, 3:15 P.M. in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Vevera, Perret 3:25 PM,
Lynch 4:30. Absent: Roberts. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling,
Karr, Boothroy, Hencin, Schmeiser, Hauer, Hauber. Other guests as
mentioned for discussion.
TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #81-9, Side 1, 311-604.
APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING 311-336
Regency Gardens, Public hearing will be held on the PAD. Requesting
first consideration at the May 19th meeting per letter from Tom Cilek.
Other two readings will be done in June.
Melrose Corridor Committee, resolution has been prepared re recommendations
and asking that the recommendations be affirmed. Committee has been
dissolved by Planning and Zoning.
Pepperwood, Lot 163, previously discussed. Legal papers not completely
revised but see no problem for Tuesday formal meeting.
Lower Ralston Creek Plan, resolution approving on agenda per Iowa Chapter
403. Hencin present for questions.
APPOINTMENT -LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES City Mgr. Berlin will contact the
County re a list of names for the Mayor to consider in filling the vacancy.
Councilman Perret arrived, 3:25 PM.
AGENDA 336-490
1. Councilmember Erdahl questionned 3d(3) re Airliner and the fact that
"No Smoking Signs Are Not Posted". Consensus of the Council was that
beer and liquor licenses would not be added to the Consent Calendar
until everything was in order including the posting of the proper
signs. City Manager will write a letter of warning to Airliner re
the matter, but license will be granted due to expiration date. i
2. Councilmember Erdahl pointed out there was no "No Right Turn On Red"
sign posted for traffic heading west on Burlington at the intersection
of Dubuque. There is a sign posted going from Dubuque onto Burlington,
City Manager will investigate.
3. Councilmember Neuhauser requested permission to attend a June 2nd meeting
with the Secretary of HUD re community block grant money allocation.
She reported she will be attending the meeting and would be present
for half of the informal meeting scheduled June 1 and be back for the
formal meeting Tuesday evening. There were no objections.
4. Mayor Balmer congratulated Councilmember Neuhauser on her fellowship rec'd
from HUD to attend a 3 -week program and executive training session in
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5. Councilmember Vevera stated his dissatisfaction with the fact that some
Iowa City people were not yet hooked up to cablevision and that Coral-
viile and other surrounding areas were now being hooked up. City Mgr.
asked Council assistance in reporting any areas that do not currently
have cablevision.
6. Councilmember Perret questionned when the renewal of the lease for the
Davis Building would be discussed. Asst. City Mgr. Helling reported
that the draft should be prepared this week,and Council should be
discussing it the first or second meeting in June. Perret questionned
if the code violations had been taken care of. City Mgr. reported that
the owner has 60 days in which to correct the violations,and that the
lease and violations are being handled separately.
Councilmembers toured the new library.
Councilmember Lynch present 4:30 P.M.
NORTH SIDE LIGHTING PROJECT (Terry Kelly, Kathy Ward, Jim Curry present) 490-604
City Manager elaborated on memo of May 15th and stated that the project would
take approximately nine months to complete. The amount of $10,000 has been
budgeted, however, cost of. $7,800 originally requested for evaluation has
now been proposed to increase to $9,200. Kathy Ward, CLASS, reported the rate
of return was considerably greater with the envelopes. There was discussion
re the cost of lights increasing over the years from $1,232 the first year to
$9,943 the tenth year. City Mgr. stated that letters would be sent to property
owners adjacent to the installation sites. Costs for letters referred'to in
the evaluation are in addition. Forestry Superintendent Hauber explained
the City's tree trimming policy and stated that trees would not be trimmed
unless it was for installation/placement of the lights and not for efficiency.
Meeting adjourned 4:40 P.M.
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