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Home My WebLink About1981-08-25 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES AUGUST 25, 1981 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 8/25/81, 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, Jansen, Gannon, Meisel, Hencin, Schmadeke, Parrott, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 81-11, Side 1, 1848 -End and Side 2, 1-405. Mayor Balmer proclaimed September 1, 1981, as Transit Day; September 2- 1 9, 1981, as Firefighters and Jaycees Muscular Dystrophy Week; and September 7- 1 12, 1981, as Union Label Week. la,34 Mayor Balmer announced the addition of Fairchilds and Superspud to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of August 11, 1981, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -7/21/81; United Action For Youth -6/8/81; Housing Appeals .Bd.- 1,979 6�11�81; Planning and Zoning Comm. -7/23/81 and 8/6/81; Bd. of Adjustment - i Permit Motions and Resolutions, as recommended by the City Clerk; I Approving Class C Beer -Wine License for Bushnell's Turtle, Inc. dba /a�l� Bushnell's Turtle, 127 College Street. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Bur -Con, Inc. dba Time Out Restaurant/Coaches Corner l t Lounge, 1220 Hwy 6 West. Approving Class B Liquor License and Sunday Sales E for Highlander, Inc. dba The Highlander Inn and Supper Club, Route #2. 12W [ Approving Class C Liquor License for Cardan, Inc. dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa 1�246gr Avenue. RES. 81-219, Bk. 69, p. 819, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT TO HIGHLANDER / INN & SUPPER CLUB, Route #2. RES. 81-220, Bk. 69, p. 820, ISSUING/— ? �-y7 CIGARETTE PERMITS. Approving Class C Beer -Wine License and Sunday Sales ` for Frank Leslie Fraser dba Superspud Food Shoppe, Old Capitol Mall. 12 Approving Class C Beer Permit for Fairchild & Ayres dba Fairchild's, 105 E. 42 Burlington. Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $3,166,604.29 for the period of 6/1/81 through 6/30/81, as recommended by the Finance /e75o Director, subject to audit. RES. 81-221, Bk. 69, pp. 821-822, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITYQc�. DOWNTOWN ELECTRICAL REVISIONS, PHASE I. Setting public hearing: RES. 81-222, Bk. 69, p. 823, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 9/8/81 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE a5 OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CIVIC CENTER ROOF REPAIR PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PLACE SAID PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I40INES Cc il Activities August 25, 1981 Page 2 Correspondence: M. Dewey McGuire re cablecasting of the City Council USS meetings. Traffic Engr. re loading zone on Jackson Street. la -51i Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Great Midwestern Ice Cream Company to vend ice cream from a carnival wagon, denied because of size. /:253/ Old Capitol Merchants' Assn. for use of City Plaza for a "Back to School is s Country Fair" 8/13/81 through 8/15/81, approved. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: HACAP for use of Blackhawk Minipark on 8/10/81 to sell lemonade, approved. Transit Division to set up a table by Old Capitol Center to distribute coffee, cookies, and 1257 transit information on 9/1/81, approved. Matt Gavin to close Ash street for a neighborhood picnic on 8/29/81, denied because Ash Street is a la5y through street. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, setting a public hearing on 9/22/81 to consider an amendment to Section 8.10 (Additional Regulations) of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, allowing funeral homes/mortuaries to be located in multi -family zones. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the approval of L26Q the final plat of Linder Valley Subdivision, noted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-223, Bk. 69, pp. 824-825, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON -RESIDENTIAL/ - DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-224, Bk. 69, p. 826, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BRYN MAWR HEIGHTS, PART 13. Affirmative roll J,26 call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-225, Bk. 69, p. 827, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF DEAN OAKES THIRD ADDITION. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views and concerns re the subdivision. Public Works Director Schmadeke present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Perret, Erdahl. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.10.24 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE (area regulations for rooming houses), be ._LaG, considered and given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion to consider carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.10.3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE (definitions of rooming houses), be considered la4 and given vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion to consider carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Ce --i1 Activities Au,_it 25, 1981 Page 3 Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, EXCEPTING A BALCONY/DECK 12 FROM YARD REGULATIONS, be considered and given the second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion to consider carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Erdahl requested information re open yard requirements. City Manager will report back. Larry Baker, 521 S. Dodge, appeared and requested Council consideration of a noise ordinance. Other individuals who appeared re the ordinance were: 1267_ Sherman Paul, 903 E. College; Robert Hess, 515 S. Dodge; and Kay Schneider, 317 E. Church. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. Councilmember Neuhauser will contact the League of Municipalities re possible assistance available. Max Yocum appeared requesting waiving of the 48 hour waiting period, i�6R required of house movers once their application has been filed. Council requested he contact the City Manager and make arrangements. A public hearing was held to receive citizen comments regarding the fifth year Community Development Block Grant Grantee Performance Report. No one 069 appeared. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Lafayette Street Railroad Bridge, 12 70 Project. Max Yocum appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-226, Bk. 69, pp. 828-829, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LAFAYETTE STREET RAILROAD BRIDGE PROJECT AND i a 7i AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED SEPTEMBER 16, 1981, AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 75-2773 by providing for a change in water rates by repealing Section II of Ordinance No. 127c2- 75 -2773, 27c2.75-2773, and enacting a new Section in lieu thereof. No one appeared. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 75-2773, AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION IN LIEU THEREOF, be considered and given first vote for passage. Councilmember Lynch requested that all three readings be waived in view of the fact the increase would occur September 1. Max Yocum appeared. Original motion withdrawn. Moved by Lynch, 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. 81-3032, Bk. 18, pp. 61-63, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 75-2773 BY PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN WATER RATES BY REPEALING SECTION II OF ORDINANCE NO. IQ 73 75-2773, AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION THEREOF, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, that the Ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Mayor Balmer announced three vacancies for two-year terms ending 10/1/83 on the Committee On Community Needs. These appointments will be made at the /22 10/6/81 meeting of the City Council. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Cr 'il Activities Auy..st 25, 1981 Page 4 Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint John Milligan, 710 S. Summit, to the Board of Adjustment for an unexpired term ending 1/1/82. The /a 7S Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer stated he was pleased with the meeting with the Resources Conservation Commission and that the members were volunteers doing their best. 1274 He officially welcomed back people to the University and urged motorists and 1,977 bicyclists to be extra careful. Mayor Balmer asked if any staff would be attending the American Public Transit Association conference in Chicago. City Q 7? Manager will report back. Councilmember Vevera inquired as to the money spent on the Parks and Recreation brochure recently inserted in the Press Citizen. ),)79 City Manager will report back. Councilmember Lynch congratulated Procter & /.2 XO Gamble on their 25th anniversary. Councilmember Perret inquired when the Plaza work would be completed around the library. City Manager stated all items were —/2,?L on order , with completion next spring. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-227, Bk. 69, pp. 820-834, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AGREEMENTS WITH ALBERT AND ALFREDA HIERONYMUS, OWNER, AND LESLIE COLE, TENANT, CONCERNING /ag—z EXTENSION AND RELOCATION OF SCOTT BOULEVARD. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Erdahl. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-228, Bk. 69, pp. 835- 841, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CEDAR RAPIDS AND IOWA CITY RAILWAY COMPANY CONCERNING THE KIRKWOOD /ar'5' AVENUE AT -GRADE CROSSING REPAIR. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to defer for two weeks consideration of a resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City e'/ Clerk to attest the contract for the Gilbert Street Railroad Crossing __Z21Z Improvements to Metro Pavers, Inc., of Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried. seconded b to ahl 860, UTHORIZINGdTHE EXECUTION OF THE FEDERAL TRANS T ASSIt RES.ISTANCE GRANT CONTRACT, /.-X5, for $221,984 (Section 18). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved y to ESTABLISHINGDURATION AND seconded FEE byVevera, PERMITS FOR ptI WA AVENUE LOT. 69Moved Eby/ -7,P6 Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to change the duration from five years to one year. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Perret and Vevera changed original motion to include amendment. Affirmative roll call vote on adoption of amended resolution unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Erdahl, seconded 862-887,,eAUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SPACto E NEEDS STUDY At RES. ND PROGRAM to QX7 R. Neumann Associates. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Nays: Vevera. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt a resolution reclassifying one permanent full-time position in the Police Department and one permanent MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES -` Cc ail Activities Au,..st 25, 1981 Page 5 full-time position in the Parks and Recreation Department. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to delete consideration of the position in the Police Department. The Mayor declared the motion to delete the Police Dept. position carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-232, Bk. 69, p. 888, RECLASSIFYING ONE PERMANENT FULL- TIME POSITION IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT (Maintenance Worker II to /Zrt Maintenance Worker III). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-233, Bk. 69, p. 889, ESTABLISHING TIME AND PLACE OF MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, /2 99 IOWA. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes; Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl. Nays: Perret. Abstaining: Vevera. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-100 OF CHAPTER 2, THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, REGARDING la 9D ABSENCES FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, be considered and given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion to consider carried, 7/0, all i Councilmembers present. i Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn 9:00 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, DEPUTY CITY CLERK C MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES L. .I 0 City o4 Iowa City MEMORANDUM DAT11 August 14, 1981 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager R11 Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. 1 Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding the City Code Supplements Memorandum from the Director of Finance regarding purchase of outstanding water revenue bonds. Police Department monthly report for July 1981. Minutes of staff meetings of August 5 and August 12. i MICROFILMED BY `JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1401NES V_ City of Iowa Ch/ MEMORANDUM OARS August 21, 1981 TO' City Council FROM: City Manager Rf: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding the Waste -to -Energy Feasibility Study with copy of the study. Letter from Mr. Larry Baker regarding noise control. Memorandum from the Energy Program Coordinator regarding the Council's meeting with the Resources Conservation Commission. Memorandum from the Assistant City Engineer regarding fill at the -end of Tower Court, north of Oakcrest. Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding Iowa City transit's tenth 1 anniversary. 1 Copy of press release regarding school year schedule for rush-hour transit service. Copy of press release and letter from HUD regarding approval of Federal application for Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Housing Program Letter from HUD furnishing comments as a* follow-up to visit to Iowa City to monitor the Community Development Block Grant programs. Memorandum from Human Services Planner regarding the Crisis Center transient service funding request. (The letter from the Crisis Center requesting this funding was on the consent calendar of July 28, 1981,) Letter from Atty. Meardon re objections to mobile home ordinance 1305 Memo from City Atty. Jansen re legal review 6f proposed mobile home zoning classification and mobile home park standards and development regulations. 1306 MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES i If City 01 Iowa City MEMORANDUM DAM August 14, 1981 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager REs Material in Friday's Packet i Informal agendas and meeting schedule. _ /� 9/ Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding the City Code Supplements Memorandum from the Director of Finance regarding purchase of outstanding water revenue bonds. ? i Police Department monthly report for July 1981. Minutes of staff meetings of August 5 and August 12. W5,; !i j i 1 s g I e i a j t 1 I I 1 MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES