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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-09-08 Minutes numberedS" - COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES - 9/8/81 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 9/8/81, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Council members present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Staff members present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Hencin, Hauer, Farmer, Boothroy, Tippe, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes Tape-recorded on Tape 81-11, Side 2, 405-920. Mayor Balmer announced that there would be discussion re Taco John's, item e(5), after adoption of the Consent Calendar. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of August 25, 1981, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Senior Center Comm 8/6/81; Human Rights Comm. -8/3/81; Housing Comm. -8/5/81; Resources Conservation Comm. -8/19/81; Airport Comm. -8/27/81; Committee on Community Needs -8/5/81. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for I.C.B.B., Ltd. dba The Brown Bottle, 114 S. Clinton. Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Ken's Pizza Parlors, Inc. dba Ken's Pizza, 1950 Lower Muscatine. Approving Class C Liquor License for Deadwood, Inc. dba Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque Street. Approving Class C Beer Permit for David Stimmel dba Big 10 DX Service, 513 S. Riverside Drive. RES. 81-234, Bk. 69, p. 890, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. 1,3 RES. 81-235, Bk. 69, pp. 891-892, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE BYINGTON ROAD AT GRAND AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, JAMES FOX 1�vf CONTRACTING. noise Correspondence: seproble miMcQuillen and Dr. in Iowa City, referred William ferred to the City Manager afor, reply. William McGlynn, Jr., re proposed sidewalk and pedestrian bridge over Iowa River, referred to the City Manager for reply. Joan Jehle re cablecasting of Council meetings, referred to the City Manager for reply. Michael Brawner re proposed location for Taco John's in downtown Iowa City, referred to the City Manager for reply after Council discussion. Della Grizel re congregate meals priority, referred to the City Manager for reply. Michael Nagh re parking on Wayne Avenue, referred to the City Manager for reply. Memos from Civil Service submitting list of certified applicants for position Of Dispatcher/Police Department; Clerk Typist/Senior Center; Cashier/Parking Systems. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES _L _L3aS_ Council Activities September 8, 1981 Page 2 Applications for Use of Streets: James Schwab for use of Blackhawk Minipark on 9/1/81 for Johnson County Citizens' Party to distribute information, approved. Chamber of Commerce to have Sidewalk Day on 9/24/81, approved. Stephen Koch for use of Blackhawk Minipark on 9/12/81 for American Diabetes Association to distribute information and balloons, approved. Johnson County Citizens' Committee for the Handicapped to sell tickets on Clinton Street and in City Plaza for annual banquet, approved. David Rockwell of Delta Chi to use Moss Circle for party on 8/29/81 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Michael Brawner appeared and answered questions re site proposed for Taco John's location. After /.3 3� discussion, the Mayor stated that Council was reaffirming their previous decision to develop the Blackhawk Minipark area as an entire parcel. There were no objections to the Mayor's statement. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing on 9/22/81 to consider vacation of a portion of Scott Boulevard right-of-way 13 located south of Court Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, Erdahl voting "no". Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing for 10/6/81 to amend the Planned Area Development plan of Orchard Court 1,53e-, Subdivision. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council members present. A public hearing was held to consider the final Planned Area Develop- ment plan of Court Hill -Scott Boulevard Addition, Part VIII. No one J31 appeared. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, 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. 81-3033, Bk. 18, pp. 64-66, APPROVING THE FINAL PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD, PART VIII, IOWA CITY, 133F IOWA, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. 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, 7/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-236, Bk. 69, pp. 893-894, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT AND LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOP- MENT PLAN OF COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD, PART VIII. Affirmative roll call _13.39 vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-237, Bk. 69, pp. 895-896, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF LINDER VALLEY SUBDIVISION. 134ZO MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I40INES Y" r-. Council Activities September 8, 1981 Page 3 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.10..24 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE (area regulations for rooming /34f/ houses)declared the motion to be cons dand erlven second carried, 7/0, ate for ll Council members presee. The nts Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.10.3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE (definitions of rooming houses), be /3`/Z considered and given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion to consider carried, 7/0, all Council members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Roberts, to defer indefinitely consideration of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, excepting a balcony/deck from yard regula- Ll 1/ tions. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council members present. Gary Sanders, 728k Oakland appeared re noise problems and suggested alternatives to passage of a comprehensive noise ordinance. He also asked questions concerning availability of federal funding for the new waste /3�f water treatment plant and sewer capacity for new subdivisions. Erdahl advised that regulations could be modified, and that staff had been instructed to compile contingency plans. ublic eld on and estimate ofhearing cost forhthe Civic aCentercRoofations, frm of Repair Project. Noaone /315 appeared. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-238, Bk. 69, pp. 897-898, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CIVIC CENTER ROOF REPAIR PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE BIDS /.351 j TO BE RECEIVED 9/30/81 AT 10:00 P.M. Asst. City Engineer Farmer answered Council's questions. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 7/1/83 on the Board of Library Trustees and one vacancy for a licensed 13,17 electrical contractor for a four-year term ending 10/26/85 on the Board of3�. Electrical Examiners and Appeals. These appointments will be made at the 10/20/81 Council meeting. Neuhauser reported that she had received a copy of a noise ordinance from Council Bluffs and has given it to Helling for distribution. She 1.3�12 also reported she has contacted the League of Municipalities re possible assistance. Lynch thanked Library Trustee Randy Bezanson for time spent /350 helping the community by serving on the Library Board. Mayor Balmer reported a letter of appreciation will be sent. Vevera questioned if there was a requirement that we buy back the water revenue bonds as 135E outlined in Vitosh's memo, or if investing this money would be a greater benefit to the City. City Manager will report back. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities September 8, 1981 Page 4 Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-239, Bk. 69, p. 899, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK IMPROVEMENT (32 PROGRAM - PHASE I TO NORTH IOWA CONTRACTORS, INC., OF MANCHESTER, IOWA, for $494,832.11. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-240, Bk. 69, pp. 900-901, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY J-35' 1 CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE GILBERT STREET RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS TO METRO PAVERS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, in the amount of $56,850. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Perret. Nays: Vevera, Neuhauser. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-241, Bk. 69, pp. 902-909, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL MUNICIPALITY REPORT FOR MUNICIPAL STREETS AND PARKING AND THE OFFICIAL STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM PROJECTS STATUS REPORT FOR FY1981. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present.. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to delete a resolution reclas- sifying one permanent full-time position on the Police Department. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council members present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, 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 second consideration and vote be waived and that ORDINANCE NO. 81-3034, Bk. 18, pp. 67-68, AMENDING SECTION 2-100 OF CHAPTER 2, THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, REGARDING ABSENCES FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. 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, 7/0, all Council members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adjourn to executive session, in Conference Room, 8:15 P.M., under Sec. 28.A.5(b) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation; and under (g) to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property; and under Sec. 20.17(3) to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations exempted from provisions of Chapter 28A unanimous, 7/0, alingto CounciChapter memberrs17presentAffirmative call members present: MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES —0,57- W J W Council Activities September 8, 1981 Page 5 Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Stolfus, Karr. Tape-recorded on Reel N22, Side 2, 706-1242. Litigation and collective bargaining issues were discussed. Staff members Hencin and Hauer entered the room. Acquisition of real estate was discussed. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adjourn, 9:10 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council members present. JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK j MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 5 M1 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DAT11 August 28, 1981 TO: City Council FAOMi City Manager 111 Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. i3S Information for the City Council's Goal Setting Session, Monday, August 31, at the Highlander Inn. /Tqq Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding the.Recreation Program brochure. Copy of letter from the Police Chief which was sent to all sororities and fraternities. Quarterly reports for the departments of Housing and Inspection Services, ; Senior Center, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Human Relations, Police, 3 0 and City Clerk. i Article: Seven ways to improve Iowa City. Calendar for September 1981. •/.344 i i I MICROFILMED DY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES n i City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 4, 1981 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding the new zoning ordinance. Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding noisy vehicle charges. Memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding storm water detention, Ty'n Cae Addition, Parts 1 and 2. Memoranda from the Finance Director: a. Purchase of outstanding water revenue bonds b. IRB Application c. Telephone system summary Memorandum from the Human Services Planner regarding schedule for 1981 joint budget hearings. Quarterly report for the Fire Department. Minutes of the August 26 staff meeting. Articles: a. After 22 years, downtown Iowa City renewal is nearly complete b. Moribund Bonds: How they hurt cities and states c. Silence is Golden d. Suddenly Workers Want To Be More Productive i MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES City of Iowa May/ MEMORANDUM DAf[I August 28, 1981 TO: City Council FROM: - City Manager BE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. j s Information for the City Council's Goal Setting Session, Monday, August 31, at the Highlander Inn. Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding the. Recreation Program brochure. Copy of letter from the Police Chief which was sent to all sororities and fraternities. I&Y i Quarterly reports for the departments of Housing and Inspection Services, Senior Center, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Human Relations, Police, 1.?le and City Clerk. i Article: Seven ways to improve Iowa City. 1,31 i Calendar for September 1981. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES I. -A — -Ai City of Iowa Chy MEMORANDUM Date: September 4, 1981 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE:, Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding the new zoning ordinance. Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding noisy vehicle charges. Memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding storm water detention, Ty'n Cae Addition, Parts 1 and 2. Memoranda from the Finance Director: a. Purchase of outstanding water revenue bonds b. IRB Application c. Telephone system summary Memorandum from the Human Services Planner regarding schedule for 1981 joint budget hearings. Quarterly report for the Fire Department. Minutes of the August 26 staff meeting. Articles: a. After 22 years, downtown Iowa City renewal is nearly complete b. Moribund Bonds: How they hurt cities and states c. Silence is Golden d. Suddenly Workers Want To Be More Productive MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES wry � _ 2.7