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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.
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j Mayor Balmer announced the addition of Fairchilds and Superspud to the
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Consent
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and rec recommendations i n the Consent sCalendarecondedbbe r ecei'veda orhapproved,t and/or
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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MA AN K. KARR, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL -8/11/81
The cost of publishing the following proceed-
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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.
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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.
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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
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BALCONY/DECK FROM YARD REGULATIONS, be considered
August 11, 1981
and given first vote for passage. The Mayor
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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,
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and noted concerns raised by citizens re the poor
August 11, 1981
reception of Council meetings on cable television.
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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,
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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
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Official ActionsJ�-�JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR
August 11, 1981
Page 7 s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
or publication on 8/21/81.
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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.
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COUAbsentM6 Lynch, Neuhauser. Staffinembers, Erdahl 1presentPerbHellingeYKera
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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
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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.
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JORM MICROLAB
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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
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