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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-07-28 Council minutest1✓ L", k", COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JULY 28, 1981 Iowa City Council reg, mtg., 7/28/81, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Helling, Jansen, Ramser, Schmadeke, Gannon, Hencin, Milkman, Meisel, Showalter, Karr. Council minutes Tape recorded on Tape 81-11, Side 1, 61-1034. Mayor Balmer proclaimed August 1, Tootsie Roll Sale Day. 1981, as Knights of Columbus Mayor Balmer announced addition of two liquor licenses to the Consent Calendar, Applegate's Landing and "6:20". Mayor Balmer noted the letter listed under correspondence re the water problem on Aber Avenue and stated a report would be forthcoming from the Public Works Director. Sue Nathan, 2047 Aber, appeared with pictures of the water problem on her property. Charles Schmadeke, Public Works Director, appeared and answered questions pertaining to the Stormwater Management Ordinance and the storage problem. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Of Official il + 7/14/81, asapublished, subject toccor correction, asActions,rerecommended byCounciltthe City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. -7/9/81 Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -6/23/81; Riverfront Comm.- 7/8/81. and otions for Needs,tInlc. dba Needs, 18uS. Clinton. ApprrovingsClasseC LPrmit iquor License and Sunday Sales for Paul E. Poulsen dba Senor Pablo's Ltd., 830 First Avenue. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales far Harold Dickey dba Dickey's Sav-A-Lot, 1213 S. Gilbert Ct. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Voss Petroleum Co. dba Discount Dan's Shell, 933 S. Clinton. RES. 81-192, 8k. 68, P. 670, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Cedar River Pasta Company, Inc. dba Applegate's Landing, 1411 Waterfront Drive. Approving Class C Liquor License for 6:20 Inc. dba 6:20, 620 S. Madison. RES. 81-193Bk. SETTING HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, , FORM7OF OF uANDCESTIMATE OFRCOSTIFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE I, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. MICROFILMED BY .JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES ...7 Council Activities July 28, 1981 Page 2 Correspondence: Amy L. Bender re lack of air conditioning in her Lakeside apartment, copy of reply from Housing Inspection Division attached. Adrian Anderson, Director, State Historic Preservation Officer, advising of possible nomination of the old Iowa City Public Library to the National Register of Historic Places, reply forthcoming on possible implications of inclusion. Mrs. Margaret Stokley, Chairperson of the Deerfield Common Management Committee, re parking on Village Road. Susan Nathan re potentially dangerous water problem along Aber Avenue, Director of Public Works to prepare complete report. Kay Duncan, Director of Crisis Inter- vention Center, requesting additional funds, will be answered by City Manager after Council consideration. Memos from Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for following positions: Account Clerk/Treasury Division; Maintenance Worker I/Refuse; Maintenance Worker II/Water Treatment; Maintenance Worker II/Pollution Control; Clerk Typist/Housing & Inspection Services; Maintenance Worker III/Equipment; Maintenance Worker I/Water Division; Transit Operator/Transit Division. Memo from Traffic Engr. re yield sign at Gilbert and Brown Streets. Entry of Appearance, Petition for Hearing, Notice of Appeal, and Request for Documents from Sheller -Globe Corporation, item to appear on 8/11/81 agenda for public hearing to be set. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Hawkeye Canoe Club to have a race on Iowa River for 8/9/81, approved. James (�y Harwood to sell photographs in Blackhawk Minipark, approved one day a month. Iowa City Society of Friends for use of Blackhawk Minipark to distribute information on 8/4/81, approved. Collegiate Association for Research of Principles for use of Blackhawk Minipark for presentation on 7/17 and 8/21/81, approved. Iowa State Bank & Trust Company to set up refreshment stand on 7/23 & 7/24/81 for Sidewalk Days, approved. National Anti -Drug Coalition for the use of Blackhawk Minipark for sale of memberships and subscriptions to War on Drugs, approved subject to choosing a specific date. New Pioneer Co-op for use of Blackhawk Minipark for bake sale on 7/23/81, approved. HACAP to have a lemonade stand in Blackhawk Minipark on 7/15/81, approved. Association of Minority University Women to have a bake sale on 6/23/81, approved. Chamber of Commerce and Women's Panhellenic to have annual bed races on 9/11/81, approved. Application for City Plaza Use Permits: Sierra Club to set up a table near the fountain for the purpose of solicitiing signatures on a petition on 7/25/81, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, excepting a balcony/deck from yard regulations. No one appeared. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES .V .7 Council Activities July 28, 1981 Page 3 Moved by Lynch, seconded by Ferret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SIGN ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA (redefining front wall and facia sign), be considered and given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared motion to consider carried, 5/0, Roberts abstaining. Affirmative roll call vote, 5/0, Roberts abstaining and Neuhauser absent. Councilmember Erdahl left the room. Marlette Larsen appeared re new lights to be installed in the north end of Iowa City and questioned the delay in installation. Mayor Balmer explained that the lights were on order. Asst. City Manager Helling announced that the installation would take approximately 9 months once Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric started. A public hearing was held to receive citizen comments concerning the City's application for •Community Development Block Grant Metro - Entitlement Funding for the first year of a three year community develop- ment program (1982-84). The following people appeared re the Independent Living Program: Dave Barloon, Asst. Coordinator; Jesse Bromson and Sheila Landfair, advocates; Janette Okenfield, client -member; Jim Hencin and Pam Ramser, City Staff. A public hearing was held re the proposal to participate in the Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program pursuant to the Housing Act of 1937. No one appeared. I y A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Sections 1205(a) j and 3305(b) of the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Building Code as edited by the International Conference of Building Officials. No one appeared. Mayor Balmer announced that Item 49 re adoption of the ordinance would be considered after Councilmember Erdahl returns. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Gilbert Street Railroad Crossing Improvements. Councilmember Erdahl returned. Councilmember Ferret questioned the Engineer's estimate of $44,503.50. Public Works Director Schmadeke explained that the rubberized crossing estimate is $30,000 and paving an additional $14,000. Councilmembers discussed other possible alternatives. Schmadeke will report back to Council re the decision to how much paving to remove from Gilbert Street for the project and also the reason for settling that has occurred on Highway 6 crossing. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-194, Bk. 68, pp. 672-673, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GILBERT STREET RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 8/19/81 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Mayor Balmer announced that Item #9 re the Building Code ordinance would be considered at this time. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, that the rule requiring that Ordinances must be considered and voted on MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1401NES Council Activities July 28, 1981 Page 4 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. 81-3028, BK. 18, pp. 48-51, AMENDING SECTIONS 1205(a) AND 3305(b) OF THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AS EDITED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, that the Ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor declared the Ordinance adopted. Mayor Balmer stated he was pleased to learn of the new regulations issued by the Secretary of Transportation which allows for use of local option for transportation for handicapped rather than all fixed route buses being required to be made accessible to wheelchair bound persons. He also commented on the positive publicity generated by the Quad City Times article "Out of Rubble"; referred to the memo from Finance Director Vitosh on the purchase of outstanding water revenue bonds and the savings to the City of $7453; and reminded Councilmembers of the special informal meeting scheduled for Monday, 8/3, to discuss the Dean Oakes Third Addition and to meet with Old Capitol Associates. Councilmember Perret questioned how the City had first heard of the alleged dumping of toxic wastes by Sheller -Globe and how much fled been dumped. Asst. City Mgr. Helling replied that the discovery was made by an individual using the landfill and that the chemical was not banned for dumping at the City landfill, but rather Sheller -Globe had been banned by the Department of Environmental Quality to dump that particular waste. Councilmember Perret requested an update on the federal funds to be encumbered by 10/1 for the North Branch Ralston Creek dam and the status of Iowa -Illinois franchise review. Both items will be discussed at the informal meeting of 8/3. Councilmember Perret requested information re the dumping of concrete and construction material in area of Melrose Pond headwaters near Oakcrest. Mayor Balmer referred to a letter received from Mark Hamer re water billing procedures. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to refer the letter to staff for reply. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Councilmember Lynch reported on several phone calls received re street project in University Heights and urged the callers to call University Heights Council. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-195, 8k. 68, pp. 674-696, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICA- TION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY WITH THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR A GRANT IN AID FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS SEWER PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-196, Bk. 68, pp. 697-701, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A TWO-YEAR LEASE WITH JOHNSON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR RENTAL OF STORAGE SPACE FOR EQUIP14ENT AT THE JOHNSON COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote una6imous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Council Activities July 28, 1981 Page 5 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-197, Bk. 68, pp. 702-708, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY FOR THE PROVISION OF SPACE, FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES AND SERVICE AT THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER FOR THE JOHNSON COUNTY SEATS PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent, The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-198, Bk. 68, pp. 709-714, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS FOR THE PROVISIONS OF SPACE, FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES AND SERVICE AT THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER FOR THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-199, Bk. 68, pp. 715-720, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY FOR THE PROVISION OF SPACE, FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES AND SERVICE AT THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER FOR THE ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY PROGRAM. Councilmember Lynch questioned the length of the contracts. Senior Center Coordinator Meisel reported that all contracts expire June 30, 1982. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-200, Bk. 68, p. 721, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES, by adding the position of City Engineer and changing ranges for Police Chief and Fire Chief. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-201, Bk. 68, pp. 722-723, RESCINDING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CAPITOL STREET FROM THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BURLINGTON STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COLLEGE STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Roberts, 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. 81-3029, BK. 18, pp. 52-53, TO REDEDICATE ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 101, 102 AND 82 IN THE R-14 PROJECT AREA IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Councilmember Perret pointed out the description listed in the ordinance was not correct and should be amended by deleting the Gilbert Street reference and adding Court Street (for Block 101). Motion amended to include the change. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, that the Ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor declared the Ordinance adopted. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES L'. -.7 7 .-I Council Activities July 28, 1981 Page 6 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, 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. 81-3030, BK. 18, pp. 54-57, AMENDING CERTAIN PARAGRAPHS OF SECTION 23-189 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WHICH DEAL WITH SPECIFIC SPEED REGULATIONS IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ALSO ADDING TWO SECTIONS OF CITY STREET SYSTEM TO THE SPECIFICALLY DEFINED PORTION OF THE SPEED LIMIT SECTION OF THE CODE (allowing changes for Hwys. 218, 6, 1 and Park Road), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, that the Ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor declared the Ordinance adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 75-2773 BY PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN WATER RATES BY REPEALING SECTION II OF ORDINANCE NO. 75-2773, AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION IN LIEU THEREOF, be considered and given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion to consider defeated, 0/6. Roll call vote on second vote for passage, 0/6, Neuhauser absent. The Mayor declared the Ordinance defeated. Mayor Balmer announced that a public hearing would be set at. the 8/11 meeting to be held on 8/25 on this ordinance. Councilmember Lynch expressed his intention not to vote for this ordinance , at that time. { Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn 9:00 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried. hn R. Balmer, Mayor Marian Karr, Deputy • _f MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES rr� MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL -7-14-81 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $I— owa City Council, reg, mtg., 7/14/81, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:45), Lynch, Perret, Roberts. Absent: Neuhauser, Vevera. Mayor Balmer announced the addition of 4 items to the Consent Calendar, 2 refunds of portions of j beer permits and dancing permit and liquor license for VFW. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, that I the following items and recommendations in the I Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions, reg. Council mtg., 6/30/81, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm. -6/3/81 & 7/8/81; Library Bd. of 6/10/81; Bd. of � Adjustment -6/25/81; Parks / Senior Center Comm. -6/12/81; Planning and Zoning I Comm. -7/2/81; Committee on Community Needs - 7/1/81. Permit motions and resolutions: Approv- ing Class C Liquor License for Maxwell's, 121 E. College St. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Osco Drug Store, 201 S. Clinton St. Approving Class C Liquor License for The Field House, 111 E. College St. Approicense and Sunday Salesvfor Best ing sS Steak Houseor Land Taverna, I S. I Dubuque St. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for QuikTrip #539, 301 Market St. I Approving Class C Liquor License for Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn St. Approving Class C Beer 1 Permit and Sunday Sales for Bill's I-80 DX, Rt. 2. Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Hungry Hobo, 517 S. Riverside Dr. Refunding a portion of 3 beer permits. RES. 81-178, Bk. 68, p. 612, ISSUING DANCING PERMITS TO THE FIELD HOUSE, and MAXWELL'S. RES. 81-179, Bk. 68, pp. 613-614, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Approving Class C Liquor License for VFW Post #2581, 1012 Gilbert Ct. RES. 81-180, Bk. 68, p. 615, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT TO POST NO. 2581, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Vi - Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $1,995,594.77 for the period of May 1 through May 31, 1981, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application for utilities right-of-way to Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for Riverside Drive and Benton Street, for approval to do grading, etc., on highway right-of-way on Highway 6 and 218 at the corner of Rocky Shore Drive. RES. 81-181, Bk. 68, p. 616, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE COURT AND CORRIDOR FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITY - RAMP A. Setting public hearings: RES. 81-182, Bk. 68, p. 617, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 7/28/81 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GILBERT STREET RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Motion setting a public hearing for 7/28/81 to receive citizen comments concerning the Communtiy Development Block Grant Metro - Entitlement Application for the first year of a three-year community development program (1982-84). Correspondence: Ruth Baldwin, Chairperson of Iowa City/Johnson County Arts Council, requesting use of old library as an arts center, City Manager will respond reviewing Council's decision that the old library and site shall be utilized for private redevelopment. Dave Cahill requesting City Council to waive the requirement for three readings of the ordinance amending the sign ordinance. Gregory Kovaciny, President of Bicyclists of Iowa City, Inc., re enforcement of traffic laws, referred to the City Manager for reply. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for following positions: Shop Supervisor/Equipment Division (corrected); Maintenance Worker II/Water Distribution; Maintenance Worker III/Equipment Division; Maintenance Worker I/Streets Division; Bus Driver/Transit Division; Cashier/Parking Systems; Mechanic I/Equipment (corrected); Maintenance Worker II/Water Distribution Division. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES M Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Dorothy Rozeff to have a bake sale downtown on Sidewalk Days, 7/23, to benefit Martin Luther King Scholarship Award, approved. Kate Klaus to have a block party on Maplewood Lane 7/26, from 3:00-10:00 P.M., approved. Chamber of Commerce to have Sidewalk Days in downtown Iowa City on 7/23 and 7/24, approved. Iowa City Striders Running Club to have Sun Race 6/27, approved. Kathy Kron to close Caroline Court for block picnic, approved. Knights of Columbus to distribute Tootsie Roll candy in downtown and to accept donations for Special Olympics on 8/1, approved. I Application for City Plaza Use: KXIC to set up a remote broadcast and give away hot I1 dogs and softdrinks on Sidewalk Day, 7/23, from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve the preliminary plat of Dean Oakes Third Addition, noted. Steve Baker, 1528 Prairie du Chien, representing Citizens Concerned with Dean Oakes Third Addition, presented a state- ment outlining concerns of the neighborhood group, and signed petitions from citizens opposed to the proposed Rita Linn Avenue between Prairie du Chien Road and Oakes Drive. Councilmember Erdahl arrived 7:45 P.M. Mayor Balmer announced that this matter would be scheduled for further discusssion at the next informal Council meeting on 7/28. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to set a public hearing for 8/11/81 amending Section 8.10.24 (Area Regulations) and 8.10.3 (Definitions) of the Zoning Ordinance (Rooming Houses). The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing for 8/11/81 to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance permitting mobile home residential zone, and an amendment to Chapter 22 regarding mobile home park standards. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. A public hearing was held to consider an ordinance amending the Sign Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa (redefining front wall and facia sign). No one appeared. Moved by M MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ...7 Erdahl, seconded by Lynch, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SIGN ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be considered and given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared motion to consider carried, 4/0, Roberts abstaining. Affirmative roll call vote, 4/0, Roberts abstaining and Vevera and Neuhauser absent. A public hearing was held to consider the conveyance of property by the City of Iowa City located along the original alignment of Foster Road and St. Ann's Drive between Buresh Avenue and Prairie du Chien Road. No one appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-183, Bk. 68, pp. 618-621, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LOCATED ALONG FOSTER ROAD AND ST. ANN'S DRIVE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. John Suchomel, 330h N. Lucas, appeared and announced he would be on vacation from 8/13 to 8/15 and requested cooperation from citizens and businesses on keeping the downtown area clean. Brian Jones, 812 Maggard St., appeared re questions on recent AFSCME contract. City Manager stated that any questions related to his relationship with the Union should be addressed by the Dept. Supervisor first, and if not resolved, then the City Manager would review the issue with the Supervisor and Dept. Head and complainant. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to re -set a public hearing for 7/28/81 on an ordinance amending Sections 1205(a) and 3305(b) of the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Building Code as edited by the International Conference of Building Officials, regarding window size and stairway width. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. A public hearing was held on plans, specifica- tions, form of contract, and cost estimate for the Scott Blvd. Paving Improvement Project - Phase II. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-184, Bk. 68, pp. 622-623, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE SCOTT BLVD. PAVING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PHASE II, AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 8/5/81 AT 10:00 A.M. The Mayor declared the Resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Erdahl. Absent: Vevera, Neuhauser. Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/82 on the Board of MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES f r - Adjustment. This appointment will be made at the 8/25/81 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to appoint Charles S. Drum, 308 Kimball Road, to the Board of Library Trustees for an unexpired term ending 7/1/83. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Mayor Balmer stated that the incident in Waterloo, re the deaths of two police officers, indirectly affects us and our thoughts for our police force knowing that they're putting their lives on the line daily, and announced that a trust fund has been established by the Iowa City Police Department for the families of the two officers. The Mayor stated that a recent article in Nation's Cities Weekly reported that the Supreme Court ruled local governments cannot be sued for punitive damages, when actions of its officials may violate the civil rights of persons or businesses. City Manager Berlin requested a motion re the City's provision of stormwater drainage in the Highway #1 project. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to authorize the City Engineer to enter into the necessary agreement with the Iowa Dept. of Transportation to provide for storm drainage for the portion extending from the intersection of Hwys. 1/6/218 to the Iowa River, based on the actual bid received by IDOT. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0. Mayor Balmer welcomed City Attorney Bob Jansen to his first meeting. Jansen advised that his department is starting review of the proposed new zoning ordinance. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to delete the Preliminary Resolution for the Construction of Sidewalk Improvements on Petsel Place, as this sidewalk has been installed. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-185, Bk. 68, p. 624, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE FY82 ASPHALT RESURFAC- ING PROJECT TO L. L. PELLING CO., INC. OF IOWA CITY, at $335,670.60. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-186, Bk. 68, p. 625, AWARDING THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE CBD ALLEY PAVING - PHASE II, BLOCK 82 O.T. 1981 TO METRO 61 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ...7 PAVERS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, at $28,236.25. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 5/O, Neuhauser anc Vevera absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-187, Bk. 68, pp, 626-627, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, for FY82 at $17,976. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. The Mayor declared the resolution ! adopted. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-1889 Bk. 68, pp. 628-633, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH CITY CAB COMPANY OF IOWA CITY FOR FY82 SEATS SUPPLEMENTAL TAXI SERVICE, for $4000. Neuhauservandroll Vevera callaabsent to Then animousMayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-189, Bk. 68, pp, 634-657, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY PATROLMEN'S ASSOCIATION, TO BE EFFECTIVE 7/1/81 THROUGH 6/30/82. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved RES. 81-190, by Lyn h, seconded by Perret, to adopt CLASSIFICATIN COMPENSATION67, ESTABLISHING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES. The Mayor declared the divisionoof roll vote:: Ay swith Lynch, fRoberts9 Balmer, Erdahl. Abstaining: Perret. Absent: Neuhauser and Vevera. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to adopt j RES. 81-190, Bk. 68, pp. 668-669, ESTABLISHING A CLASSIFICATION COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CONFIDENTIAL i EMPLOYEES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. The Mayor, declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 75-2773 BY PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN WATER RATES BY REPEALING SECTION II OF ORDINANCE NO. 75-2773, AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION IN LIEU THEREOF, be considered and given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion to consider carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Affirmative roll call vote on first MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101NES L'. 0 1'1 vote for passage, unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn, 8:33 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried. For a more detailed & complete description of ouncil Activities & Disbursements, see Office of ty ler Tan a Department. s/JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR s%ABBIE S OLF CITY CLE Sub�for publication on 7/24/81. 21L- JyL/) MICROFILMED BY ,JORM MICROLAB 'CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES . L" • \J V_ L., INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 28, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: July 28, 1981, 7:15 P,M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Roberts, Vevera, 7:26 PM. Absent:, Perret, Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Jansen, Helling, Karr, Ramser. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel N81-10, Side 1, 2010, 2307. COUNCIL AGENDA - COUNCIL BUSINESS 2010-2307 I. In answer to Erdahl's guestion, Deputy City Clerk Karr stated that when cigarette permits are issued for bars, there is no inspection for the no -smoking area signs. 2. Erdahl questioned what type of information would be distributed by the Iowa City Society of Friends. Helling offered to check the application, but thought that as long as it was not forced upon people, any distri- bution was allowed. 3. Karr pointed out two license applications to be added to the Consent Calendar and distribution of 7/28 agenda page and Official Actions for 7/14 ,Council meeting. 4. At�y. Jansen pointed out a procedural problem in regard to the second consideration of the Ordinance Changing the Water Rates. A public hearing had not been held as required by law. He recommended voting the Ordinance down at the formal meeting, and at the August 11th meet- ing, setting a public hearing for August 25th at which meeting the three considerations could then be waived and the ordinance adopted and published in time for implementation by September 1st. The rate will still be figured retroactive to July 1st. Council agreed. 5. Roberts stated that he had been contacted by the Downtown Business Association regarding placing of Christmas wreaths on light poles downtown during the holiday season, because of the time limitation for purchase of the decorations. Council asked what previous Council policy was, and Helling will investigate and report back. 6. Asst. City Manager Helling reminded everyone of the special Monday, August 3rd meeting at 1:30 PM for discussion with Old Capitol Assoc. and for discussion of Oakes III Subd. 7. There were no objections to scheduling of a Council goal -setting session some Monday.afternoon in September, 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM. 8. Human Services Planner Ramser asked if there were any questions regarding a memo on Independent Living projectVevera questioned where future funding would come from. Ramser advised that a grant application had been submitted to the State. Meeting adjourned, 7:30 P.M. MICROFILMED BY ' JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION AUGUST 3, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: August 3, 1981, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Erdahl, Roberts, Vevera, Lynch, Perret. Absent: Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Hauer, Schmadeke, Gannon, Boothroy, Schmeiser, Franklin. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #81-10, Side 1, 2301 -End, and Side 2, 1-705. PLAZA TOWERS ASSOCIATES/HOTEL AND ARMSTRONGS 2307 -End Representatives for PTA included Don Scatena, Freda Hieronymus, Jay Oehler and Jack Klaus, For Armstrongs; Alan Peremsky, Jim Miller and Mimi Mefford, the Executive Committee. Spokesman Scatena gave a chronology of events regarding Parcel 64-1 and proposals for the hotel and store, and reported that Armstrongs, who have signed a lease for 75,000 sq. ft. of space, should have occupancy on or by July of 1983, with the Galleria finished also. The hotel should be ready for occupancy the winter of 1983. If the legal issue regarding the tort claim is resolved, and if a financing commitment is obtained within the next three months, Scatena stated that construction could start in the spring of 1982. City Manager Berlin ad- vised that although a letter had been received from the attorney for College Plaza Dev./High Country withdrawing the tort claim, Attorney Hayek wanted the release to be individually signed by all parties. Councilmembers had understood that these obstacles had been cleared up, and Side 2 this meeting scheduled to discuss a timetable for beginning the project. 1-25 Scatena said they could be working on financing and design concurrently for the hotel and store. Possibilities for financing were mentioned. Peremsky commented on Armstrongs timetable needed to open their store by Aug. 1983. Scatena added that if he cannot get the financing, he will so advise Council as soon as possible. OAKES III SUBDIVISION 25-542 Atty. Neely & Mike Kammerer represented the developer. Residents Anthony Frey, Charles Ruppert and Steve Baker were present. Schmeiser stated that the plat had been revised and the deficiencies corrected. The staff feels it is absolutely necessary to have a secondary means of access, which Oakes has provided thru property he owns. The area will develop as single-family use. Agreement for reserving land for later construction of Rita Linn Ave. was suggested. Need for vehicular and pedestrian or school- children access to Shimek School, noted. A majority of Councilmembers favor- ed providing a second access at this time (Rita Linn to Prairie du Chien). Ruppert called attention to the pollution of the creek and other alternatives for access. The letter from Public Works Director Schmadeke regarding the lift station for this drainage area was distributed. Attorney Neely asked that the method of cost-sharing of the oversize sewer be decided. Berlin explained that the City usually paid the difference, in this case, $6000., and later assessed a connection fee for add-ons. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB -CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Informal Council Page 2 August 3, 1981 Franklin commented that Rita Linn is proposed to be 31', and the City would need to pay for the extra width over 28'. Berlin reminded Council that in discussion of Capital Improvement Projects, Council said they would not pro- vide extra -width paving to be used for parking. A majority agreed that on Rita Linn, if the subdivider wanted to provide for parking on the street, he would have to pay for the extra width. Balmer called attention to other traffic on Prairie du Chien, to and from the Coralville Reservoir, and pointed out that on the Comprehensive Plan, Council had moved the proposed commercial use off Prairie du Chien. Frey stated that there are now not enough children in the area to keep Shimek School without busing, and the sewer and lift station were needed to eventually solve the pollution problems. COUNCIL TIME 542-705 1. Vevera called attention to the traffic accidents at the creek guard rail on Brookside Drive and asked what could be done. Berlin will check. 2. Perret was advised that the Engineering Dept. is checking on the dumping of construction materials in the area north of Oakcrest Melrose Pond) and will report. 3. Helling inquired if Council liked the new agenda packet format. A majority did not like the continuous format. Berlin suggested trying a one -side format next time. 4. Helling asked for direction regarding the request of the Crisis Center for additional funding. Mayor Balmer asked that the Human Services Planner make a recommendation. 5. Regarding the Christmas decorations, Helling reported on the decision of Council regarding plug -ins on the light poles on Washington Street. They were bid as an alternative and not accepted by Council. Now it would cost $100 for parts and $200 for labor for each pole, to retrofit with City crews. Berlin thought that previously Council had not objected to decorations, but didn't want anything gaudy. Councilmembers agreed. The use of small lights in the trees made them bud in winter. There were no objections to the proposed wreaths or snowflakes, without lights. 6. The cable people have requested that no white shirts be worn for telecast of the Council meetings. Meeting adjourned, 3:30 P.M. j MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES