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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, Ferret, 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.
RES. 81-235, Bk. 69, pp. 891-892, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
BYINGTON ROAD AT GRAND AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, JAMES FOX
CONTRACTING.
Correspondence: Don McQuillen and Dr. William Moeller, re
noise problem in Iowa City, referred to the City Manager for 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.
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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 rol'1 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
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
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
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
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,
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
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.
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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
houses), be 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 Vevera, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 8.10.3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE (definitions of rooming houses), be
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-
tions. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council members
present.
Gary Sanders, 728's 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
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.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimate of cost for the Civic Center Roof Repair Project. No one
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
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
electrical contractor for a four-year term ending 10/26/85 on the Board of
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
also reported she has contacted the League of Municipalities re possible
assistance. Lynch thanked Library Trustee Randy Bezanson for time spent
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
outlined in Vitosh's memo, or if investing this money would be a greater
benefit to the City. City Manager will report back.
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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
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
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 PROJECT
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 according to Chapter 20.17(3). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. Staff members present:
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Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Stolfus, Karr. Tape-recorded on Reel #22, 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, all Counc' be resent.
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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.
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.
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.-6/11/81; Planning and Zoning
Comm. -7/23/81 and 8/6/81; Bd. of Adjustment -
7/21/81.
Permit Motions and Resolutions, as
recommended by the City Clerk; Approving
Class C Beer -Wine License for Bushnell's
Turtle, 127 College Street. Approving Class C
Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Time Out
Restaurant/Coaches Corner Lounge, 1220 Hwy 6
West. Approving Class B Liquor License and
Sunday Sales for The Highlander Inn and Supper
Club, Route #2. Approving Class C Liquor
License for Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Avenue.
RES. 81-219, Bk. 69, p. 819, ISSUING DANCING
PERMIT TO HIGHLANDER INN & SUPPER CLUB. RES.
81-220, Bk. 69, p. 820, ISSUING CIGARETTE
PERMITS. Approving Class C Beer -Wine License
and Sunday Sales for Superspud Food Shoppe,
Old Capitol Mall. Approving Class C Beer
Permit for 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, ACCEPT-
ING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN
ELECTRICAL REVISIONS, PHASE I.
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August 25, 1981
Setting public hearing: RES. 81-222, Bk.
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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.
Correspondence: M. Dewey McGuire re
cablecasting of the City Council meetings.
Traffic Engr. re loading zone on Jackson
Street.
Applications for City Plaza Use
GreatMidwesternIce Cream Company to vend
icecream
from a carnival wagon, denied because of
size. Old Capitol Merchants' Assn. for use of
City Plaza for "Back
a to School Country Fair"
8/13/81 through 8/15/81, approved.
eets and
PublicpGrounds: s for Use of HACAP for
use ofrBlackhawk
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. MattGavin et for
aneighborhood
picnic onos8/29/81, denied
because Street is a
Affirmative
rmativeall
rollcall vote un nrimoush 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 Councilmem-
bers
present. The Mayor declared the resolu-
tion adopted.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to
adopt RES. 81-224, Bk. 69,
P. 826, APPROVING
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THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BRYN MAWR HEIGHTS,
August 25, 1981
PART 13. Affirmative roll call vote
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unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adapt
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.• 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.
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. 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. Council requested he contact the City
Manager.
A public hearing was held to receive citizen
comments regarding the fifth year Community
Development Block Grant Grantee Performance Report.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifica-
tions, form of contract, and estimate of cost for
the construction of the Lafayette Street Railroad
Bridge Project. Max Yocum appeared.
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Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to
August 25, 1981
adopt RES. 81-226, Bk. 69, pp. 828-829, APPROVING
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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 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.
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 10/6/61 meeting of the City Council.
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.
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
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Association conference in Chicago. Councilmember
August 25, 1981
Vevera inquired as to the money spent on the Parks
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and Recreation brochure recently inserted in the
Press Citizen. 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, Sk. 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 award-
ing 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
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August 25, 1981 PROGRAM to R. Neumann Associates. The Mayor
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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 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.
For a more detailed & complete description of
r-qouncil Activities & Disbursements, see Office of
it ler in ce Department.
,,,.,. 5l�10HN R. BALMER, MAYOR
s7/MARIAN��PUTE Y CITY CLERK
Submitted on 9/4/81.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 25, 1987
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-
9, 1981, as Firefighters and Jaycees Muscular Dystrophy Week; and September 7-
12, 1981, as Union Label Week.
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.-
6/11/81; Planning and Zoning Comm. -7/23/81 and 8/6/81; Bd. of Adjustment -
7/21/81.
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
Lounge, 1220 Hwy 6 West. Approving Class B Liquor License and Sunday Sales
for Highlander, Inc. dba The Highlander Inn and Supper Club, Route B2.
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 H2. RES. 81-220, Bk. 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" 8/13/87 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 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
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.
CouncilmemberrErdahloll alrequested l vote unanimous 'I
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Manager will report back. P yard requirements.present.
a noisLarry akence521 S. Dodge, appeared who requested Council consideration of
Sherman Paul , 903 E. College; Robert Hess, 515 S. the E. Church. Individual Councilmembers expressed appearedre
eviews.°rCouncilmember
Neuhauser will contact the League of Municipa11D0egerdnd Kay Schneider, 317
available. Max Yocum appeared requesting waiving of the 48 hour waiting
required of house movers once their application has been sfiled.
assistance
requested he contact the City Manager and make arrangements. period
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. 81-2;!6,ok. 69
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
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
be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived and
that ORDINANCE N0. 81-3032, Bk. 18 passed
PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN WATER RATES BYIREPEALINGDSECTION ING IIINOF ORDINANCE NOY
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.
ordinance adopted. The Mayor declared the'
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.
JOHN R. BALM R, MAYOR
MARIAN K. KARR, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: August 31, 1981, at 2:30 P.M. at the Highlander.
Mayor John Balmer presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts,
Vevera. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Karr.
Facilitators: Clayton Ringgenberg, Tim Shields. Several members of
the Press present.
Minutes of the meeting are in City Manager memo of September 8, 1981, addressed
to the City Council.
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The following items are summarized from the Council's goal setting session for
FY82.
1. It was agreed that the City staff would look at contingency plans assuming
the wastewater treatment plant is not funded. This should take into
account both proceeding with the purchase of the land for the new site and
the consequences of delaying such land purchase. In addition we should
review what alternatives and problems might exist if funding at the
anticipated level is not available for the City. (Schmadeke, Kimm, Vitosh)
2. The City will explore whether there are possibilities under the new income
tax law which would make it advantageous for the City to lease a new
transit building constructed by private enterprise. (Mose & Vitosh)
3. The City Manager indicated that the bus equipment reserve is revised
periodically but that he would check to see if the figures are current.
(Vitosh)
4. There was some discussion of small buses and it was agreed that Glenn
Roberts would travel with Hugh and the staff to the transportation meeting
in Chicago. (Mose)
5. It was agreed that the City Manager would express to the University the
need for coordination in housing and transportation issues. (Berlin)
6. It was agreed that the staff would look at alternatives if for some reason
Old Capitol Center is unable to proceed with the construction of the
Armstrong's department store and the hotel. (Schmeiser & Hauer)
7. The City should develop a revenue strategy for the future. (Vitosh &
Berlin)
8. Would it be possible to refinance general obligation bonds if they have to
be issued in a very high market. (Vitosh)
9. It was agreed that the staff would proceed to prepare various alterantives
for park acquisition which would not be based upon the issuance of GO bonds
or general CIP support. The policy would include priorities for
acquisition of land, tentative locations with the goal of maintaining
acreage per citizen, as currently provided. The policy would also include
alternatives for acquiring park land, dedication, special funding and
other viable alternatives. Another element of the study would be the
potential for dual use of school sites. It was agreed that there would be a
preliminary discussion with the Parks and Recreation Commission concerning
this study prior to its preparation. (Showalter)
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Council's goal setting session and this could be accomplished in
conjunction with the quarterly financial report. (Helling)
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