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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-08-25 Council minutesY_ COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES AUGUST 25, 1981 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 8/25/81, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Neuhauseror ,meperretsl(7n35), CRoberts, Veverers a, 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- 9, 1981, as Firefighters and Jaycees Muscular Dystrophy Week; and September 7- 12, 1981, as Union Label Week. i j Mayor Balmer announced the addition of Fairchilds and Superspud to the !, Consent items and rec recommendations i n the Consent sCalendarecondedbbe r ecei'veda orhapproved,t and/or k adopted as amended: t Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of August 11, 1981, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by € the City Clerk. cMinutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -7/21/81; United Action For Youth -6/8/81; Housing Appeals Bd.- 6/11/81; Planning and Zoning Comm. -7/23/81 and 8/6/81; Bd. of Adjustment - 7/21/81. a Permit Motions and Resolutions, as recommended by the City Clerk; Approving Class C Beer -Wine License for Bushnell's Turtle, Inc. dba Bushnell's Turtle, 127 College Street. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Bur -Con, Inc, dba Time Out Restaurant/Coaches Corner E' Lounge, 1220 Hwy 6 West. Approving Class B Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Highlander, Inc. dba The Highlander Inn and Supper Club, Route #2. Approving Class C Liquor License for Cardan, Inc. dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Avenue. RES. 81-219, Bk. 69, P. 819, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT TO HIGHLANDER INN & SUPPER CLUB, Route #2. RES. 81-220Bk. 69, p. 820, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Approving Class C Beer -Wine License and Sunday Sales for Frank Leslie Fraser dba Superspud Food Shoppe, Old Capitol Mall. Approving Class C Beer Permit for Fairchild & Ayres dba Fairchild's, 105 E. 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 Director, subject to audit. RES. 81-221, Bk. 69, pp. 821-822, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY 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 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 1401NES .7 i „`— Council Activities August 25, 1981 Page 2 Correspondence: M. Dewey McGuire re cablecasting of the City Council meetings. Traffic Engr. re loading zone on Jackson Street. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Great Midwestern Ice Cream Company to vend ice cream from a carnival wagon, denied because of size. Old Capitol Merchants' Assn. for use of City Plaza for a "Back to School 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 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 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 multifamily zones. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the approval of 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 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 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 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 MOIRES 7 Council Activities August 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 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: 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 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 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 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 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 Y 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. 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. 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 apointements will be made at the 10/6/81 meeting of the City Council. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES I40INES V;— Council Activities August 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 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. He officially welcomed back people to the University and urged motorists and bicyclists to be extra careful. Mayor Balmer asked if any staff would be attending the American Public Transit Association conference in Chicago. City Manager will report back. Councilmember Vevera inquired as to the money spent on the Parks and Recreation brochure recently inserted in the Press Citizen. City Manager will report back. Councilmember Lynch congratulated Procter & Gamble on their 25th anniversary. Councilmember Perret inquired when the Plaza work would be completed around the library. City Manager stated all items were 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 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 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 Clerk to attest the contract for the Gilbert Street Railroad Crossing Improvements to Metro Pavers, Inc., of Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-229, Bk. 69, pp. 842- 860, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ASSISTANCE GRANT CONTRACT, for $221,984 (Section 18). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-230, Bk. 69, p. 861, ESTABLISHING DURATION AND FEE OF PERMITS FOR IOWA AVENUE LOT. Moved by 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. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-231, Bk. 69, pp. 862-887, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SPACE NEEDS STUDY AND PROGRAM to 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 Council Activities August 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 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, 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 ABSENCES FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, be considered and given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion to consider carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn 9:00 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. '464. R.4ALMER, MA R MA AN K. KARR, DEPUTY CITY CLERK I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110INES i 7 MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL -8/11/81 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ Cumulative cost far this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 8/11/81, 7:40 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Lynch, Neuhauser. Mayor Balmer proclaimed August 18, 1981, as Procter & Gamble Day. Mayor Balmer announced two changes to the Consent Calendar - the deletion of item 3d. approv- ing disbursements and the addition of item 3c.(11) liquor license for Micky's. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approvaof the regular meetingOfJuly Council actions 19815 as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards- and Commissions: Senior Center Commission -7/16/81, Planning and Zoning Commission -7/23/81, Library Board of Trustees -7/23/81. Permit Motions and Resolutions, as recommended by the City Clerk: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for John's Grocery, 401 E. Market. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Hy - Vee Food Store #1 and Drugtown #1, 501-502 Hollywood Blvd. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Hy -Vee Food Store #2, 310 N. First Avenue. Approving Class C .Liquor License for George's Buffet, 312 Market Street. Approving Class A Liquor License for Iowa City Moose Lodge #1096, 2910 Lower Muscatine Avenue. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Plamor Bowling, 1555 First Avenue. Approving special 14 day Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 2150 Rochester Avenue, (Regina Fall Festival). Approving Class C Liquor License for Micky's, 11 S. Dubuque. Res. 81-202, Bk. 68, p. 724, issuing cigarette permits. Res. 81-203, Bk. 68, p. 725, issuing dancing permit to Iowa City Moose Lodge #1096. Res. 81-204, Bk. 68, p. 726, issuing cigarette refund. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Official Actions Setting Public Hearings: RES. 81-205, August 11, 1981 Bk. 68, p. 727, setting public hearing on Page 2 August 25, 1981, on increased water rates. RES. 81-206, Bk. 68, p. 728, setting public hearing on August 25, 1981, on plans, specifi- cations, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Lafayette Street railroad bridge project, directing the City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing and directing City Engineer to place said plans, etc., on file for public inspection. RES. 81-207, 8k. 68, p. 729, setting public hearing on August 25, 1981, for Iowa City's fifth year hold -harmless entitlement CD8G grantee performance report, directing the City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the Director of Planning and Program Development to place information regarding said report on file for public inspection. RES. 81-208, Bk. 68, p. 730, setting public hearing on November 10, 1981, on the matter of notice of violation, notice of claim, and order of compliance issued by the City of Iowa City to Sheller -Globe Corp. on July 1, 1981, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing City Clerk to give written notification of said hearing to Sheller -Globe Corp. Correspondence: Chairperson of. the' Riverfront Commission regarding the City's maintenance yard. President of the Chamber of Commerce recommending that a study be undertaken to determine the feasibility of instituting Sunday bus service. This letter has been referred to the City Manager for reply. President of the Chamber of Commerce commending the City for the maintenance of the downtown area. No reply is necessary. Nancy Purington Tade regarding the old library. Mark Hamer of Meardon, Sueppel, Downer, & Hayes, regarding billing procedures for water. A copy of the response from the City Manager is attached. A reply from the legal staff is being prepared. Application for the Use of Streets and Grounds: Woody Kendall for the use of Tracy Lane circle drive for a neighborhood party on August 8, 1981, approved. Regina High School for a 6.2 mile run as part of the Fall Fun Festival on September 5, 1981, approved. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Official Actions Richard D. Smith for the use of Flatiron August 11, 1981 Circle for a neighborhood party on Page 3 August 15, 1981, approved. Application for City Plaza Use Permits: Mickey Matyko and Julie Spencer to vend food from a motorized vehicle on City Plaza or on parcel 82-1b, denied. A copy of the City Manager's letter and pictures of the vehicle are attached to the agenda. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Lynch absent. Asst. City Mgr. Helling noted the memo from the Finance Director changing the effective date of water rate increase from July 1 to September 1. Councilmember Perret made note of item 3f(3) letter from the Chamber re Sunday bus service and requested a report on budgetary implications and service potential. He also questioned the setting of the public hearing re Sheller -Globe. City Atty. Jansen stated the November date was set to complete an investigation and would not prejudice the City's claims. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, setting a public hearing for 9/8/81 to consider an ordinance approving the final PAD plan of Court Hill -Scott Blvd., Part VIII. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Lynch and Neuhauser absent. A public hearing was held to consider amending Section 8.10.24 (Area Regulations) and 8.10.3 (Definition) of the Zoning Ordinance (Rooming House). A public hearing was held to consider an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to provide a mobile home residential zone and an ordinance amending Chapter 22 re mobile home park standards. Mayor Balmer announced that the Council would discuss these ordinances in detail at its next informal session in 2 weeks. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to receive and place on file the letter from Atty. Meardon re the ordinance. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Lynch absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to defer for 2 weeks the resolution approving the preliminary plat of Dean Oakes Third Addition. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 3/2, Perret and Erdahl voting "•no". Lynch and Neuhauser absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, EXCEPTING A MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES .7 Official Actions BALCONY/DECK FROM YARD REGULATIONS, be considered August 11, 1981 and given first vote for passage. The Mayor Page 4 declared the motion to consider carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Lynch absent. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage, 5/0, Neuhauser and Lynch absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that ORD. 81-3031, Sk. 18, pp. 58-60, AMENDING THE SIGN ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, (redefining front wall and facia sign), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote, 4/0, Roberts abstaining, Lynch and Neuhauser absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. A public hearing was held on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Lower Ralston Creek Improvements - Phase I Project. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-209, Bk. 68, pp. 731-732, APPROVING THE PLANS, SPECIFI- CATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE I PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 9/2/81 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/83 on the Human Rights Commission.. This appointment will be made at the 9/22/81 meeting of the City Council. Mayor Balmer requested permission to attend the League of Iowa Municipalities Convention in Des Moines the last week in September. There were no objections. Councilmember Vevera referred to the memo from the Public Works Director re the necessity to remove 50 feet of paving for the Gilbert Street Railroad Crossing Project and stated he was opposed to the removal. Councilmember Vevera also pointed out that City crews were painting crossings on a street to be overlayed within 2 weeks. Asst. City Mgr. will investigate. In regard to the construction fill in the Melrose Pond area, Councilmember Perret asked several questions. The Engineering Department will investigate and report back. Councilmember Roberts expressed concern re statement in the Library Board of Trustees minutes referring to an increase in travel expenses, noting that Council had requested a cut in staff travel expenses at budget time. Roberts also requested staff consideration of smaller buses in relationship to Sunday service, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Official Actions and noted concerns raised by citizens re the poor August 11, 1981 reception of Council meetings on cable television. Page 5 Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated the problems with the lighting and sound systems are being investigated. Asst. City Mgr, announced that the Council Goal -Setting Session would be held August 31, 1981, at the Highlander. Recommendation of the Senior Center Commission that the rate of the Senior Center's 36 parking spaces be reduced to 104 per hour, noted. The Mayor stated that this was the time for receipt of sealed or oral bids for the sale of $370,000 of Public Improvement Bonds to be issued for the purpose of paying costs of the 1979 SDI Second Addition Improvements Special Assessment Project. One bid was received from Carleton D. Beh Co. of Des Moines, with net interest rate of 10.5610%. Finance Director Vitosh recommended the denial of the award of the bid because of state law stating that no municipal band shall bear interest at a rate exceeding ten percent per annum. It was moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt a resolution directing the sale of $370,000 Public Improvement Bonds. Roll call vote on resolution, 0/5, Neuhauser and Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated. Moved by V6vera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-210, Bk. 68, pp: 733-740, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AGREEMENT WITH PLUM GROVE ACRES, INC., CONCERNING EXTENSION AND RELOCATION OF SCOTT BOULEVARD, TOGETHER WITH PROPOSED CONVENIENCE. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Perret. Nays: Erdhal. Absent: Lynch, Neuhauser. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-211, Bk. 68, pp. 741-756, AMENDING THE CONTRACT DATED MARCH 4, 1975, WITH VEENSTRA AND KIMM, INC. FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE CITY'S FACILITY PLAN TO INCLUDE TECHNICAL SERVICES FOR THE UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS SEWER. Resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts. Nays: Vevera. Absent: Lynch, Neuhauser. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-212, Bk. 68, p. 757, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE SCOTT BOULEVARD PAVING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PHASE II, TO METRO PAVERS, MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB ( CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES I Official Actions INC. for $394,266.45. The Mayor declared the August 11, 1981 resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following Page 6 division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Nays: Erdahl. Absent: Neuhauser, Lynch. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-213, Bk. 68, pp. 758-786, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3 URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL GRANT CONTRACT, for purchase of equipment. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Perret, Vevera, 'Balmer. Nays: Roberts. Absent: Lynch, Neuhauser. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-214, Bk. 68, p. 787, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A THREE YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/METRO ENTITLEMENT APPLICATION. Affirmative roll., call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by.Vevera, to adopt RES. 817215, Bk. 68, pp. 788-792, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND OWNERS (ARORA & CHUDWICK), TO RELEASE AND REDESCRIBE STORM SEWER EASEMENT, LOT 13, DEAN OAKES FIRST ADDITION TO CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-216, Sk. 68, pp. 793-817, ADOPTING POLICIES CONCERNING RENTAL AND USE OF PUBLIC HOUSING UNITS - PROJECT IA 22-3. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl. Nays: Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser, Lynch. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Roberts, to defer for 2 weeks consideration of a resolution authorizing execution of agreement for City space needs study and program. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Neuhauser, Lynch absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-217, Bk. 68, p. 818, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NUMBER NINE TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser, Lynch absent.. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn, 8:35 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activi- ties is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES . L., Official ActionsJ�-�JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR August 11, 1981 Page 7 s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK or publication on 8/21/81. (. Y INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION AUGUST 17, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: August 11, 1981, 7:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. ERS COUAbsentM6 Lynch, Neuhauser. Staffinembers, Erdahl 1presentPerbHellingeYKera arr Stolfus, Boothroy, Knight, Meisel. Jansen, TAPE-RECORDED ON REEL #81-10, Side 2, 705-1131.' APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 1. Court Hill -Scott Blvd. PartVIII, public hearing will be set. 705-882 votes for 2 As willhdeferuthedResolution forsae Oakeslll IIInot bSubdiviision. ' Council 3. As Roberts abstains On the readings of the Sign Ordinance amendment, if there are not the required votes for passage, the third consider- ation will need to be deferred. 4. Amendments to the Rooming be discussed House provisions of the Housing in detail by the staff, after the public hering, wlll i 5. Mobile Home Ordinances: One will create a new zone in the zoning ordinance, the other will change the standards for mobile home parks. Knight gave an overview of sources used in draftin Councilman Erdahl arrived, 7:10 pM 9 the regulations. Staff does not feel that the changes in regulations will severely impact the exist - park are done. Ma99 parks unless improvements to over 10% of the yor Balmer stated that public input would be re- ceived at the hearing, and Council will discuss the ordinance at the next informal meeting. Atty. Jansen's comments will be needed also. Tom Alberhasky noted concerns, and late receipt of information. Erdahl suggested interested persons be encouraged to attend the Council's informal discussion. COUNCIL BUSINESS - COUNCIL AGENDA 1. Mayor Balmer announced cancellation Of the meeting with representative 882-1131 from Kansas City Dept. of Transportation scheduled for Wednesday. 2. All Councilmembers concurred with the changed schedule of Council meetings which will begin with the November 3rd regular meeting being moved back to November 10th, then meetings every other week. A resolution for implementation will be prepared. 3. Balmer noted the proposal for an Ordinance providing for removal of board members or commissioners for unexplained absences from their regular meetings. All Councilmembers agreed to consideration of the ordinance. 4. City Clerk noted addition of a beer/liquor license to the Consent Calendar and the Mayor pointed out that the approval of disburse- ments would be deleted because Councilmembers and citizens had not received the copies of the disbursements. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES V - Page 2 Informal Council August 11, 1981 5. Vevera advised that he would be voting against the University Heights Sewer project because of prohibitive cost figures. Roberts noted concern with rates paid to employees. 6. Councilmembers discussed rate of $20. paid for clerical help in rate listed in Neumann proposal for Space Study. Balmer suggested that the resolution be deferred for further discussion. 7. Mickey Matyko and Julie Spencer appeared regarding denial of their application to vend on the City Plaza or on Parcel 82-1b, next to Bushnells. Councilmembers concurred with the staff recommendation. Council adjourned to the formal meeting, 7:40 PM. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEOAR RAPIDS•DES-MOINES L .J I Ji! -._.X