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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-10-26 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 26, 1981 Iowa City Council, special meeting, 10/26/81, 3:00 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Lynch, Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Jansen. Notice of Call of Special Council Meeting received by all Councilmembers. Tape-recorded on Reel #81-14, Side 1, 523-600. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-280, Bk. 70, pp. 2026-2031, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH I.C.B.B., INC. (Iowa City Brown Bottle) re issuance of $460,000 Industrial Revenue Bonds. City Manager Berlin and Attorney Downer answered questions asked. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Lynch and Neuhauser absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-281, Bk. 70, pp. 2032-2038, FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1981 (I.C.B.B., INC. PROJECT). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Lynch and Neuhauser absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn to informal session. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0. OHN R. BALM R, MA OR ATTEST: E SIULFUb, MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 4- INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 26, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 26, 1981, 3:05 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Jansen, Boothroy, Keller, Lundell, Mose, Davidsen. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Roberts. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #81-13, Side 1, 502-1303. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Plum Grove Acres, Inc, request for rezoning of 7.3A tract. Boothroy ex- p acne the sta f recommendation to divide the RIA zoned tract into two parts: the 4.46A tract to the north to R3 zone, the 2.86A tract to the south to R3 zone. Glasgow has amended his petition to conform to the. Staff recommendation and has waived the 45 da. limitation. At the P&Z meeting, residents noted concerns re storm water runoff. Berlin said that the staff would solve the issue re Shamrock St. Council does not want it to go thru to the new Scott Boulevard. Glasgow has made improve- ments for sewer. University Baptist Church Keller explained the rezoning from R1A to/R3 of the 4A tract for multi -family use. This conforms to the Comprehensive Plan. Residents were concerned with the storm water runoff, and have filed a petition objecting to the rezoning. If the petition is official, a 3/4 vote of Council will be needed to adopt the rezoning ordinance. Stormwater management will be considered when the development plans come thru. Randall Miller, representing the University Baptist Church, stated that they do not plan to develop the tract, are only selling the land. There were no objections to setting of a public hearing at the Nov. 10th meeting. AGENDA - COUNCIL TIME Balmer stated that he agreed with the recommendations in Transit Manager's memo and suggested that Mose could submit suggestions on an on-going basis. Mose replied that it took manpower and time to study the situations,and he had had help from Lundell and Davidson to make it possible. Vevera called attention to the memo from the Housing Comm. and suggested meeting with them and CCN on the issues mentioned. It was noted that Council had previously decided that it was premature to make any decisions. City Manager Berlin stated that the staff had been instruct- ed to proceed with land acquisision, preparation of plans and bidding, and when all was ready, probably next Spring, assess where we stand. In the meantime, by Dec. 1st, the Block Grant application would be filed, staff and CCN would look at the alternatives available, but it would be on hold until all the information is together. Also Council will need to consider the CIP plan. This information will be trans- mitted to CCN and Housing Commission. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401NES 502-739 739-800 4 I; W:_ Page 2 Informal Council October 26, 1981 3. Erdahl suggested meeting with Boards and Commissions when there are disagreements. 4. Neuhauser noted disappointment with the number of requests outlined in the letter to the Chamber of Commerce, in view of the budget'situation. She suggested that offers of assistance from them were needed and sugges- tions on how to pay for the improvements. Berlin advised that parking ramp issues would be taken care of. Neuhauser discussed creation of a maintenance district or levy of hotel -motel tax. Perret noted concern re sidewalk at Old Capitol Center. The Mayor stated that these issues will be discussed at budget time. BICYCLE TRAFFIC IN TRANSIT INTERCHANGE AREA 800-1235 Mayor Balmer questioned if all the alternatives had been explored, and if the problem had been discussed with the University. Davidsen related his discussion with the University Facilities Planner, who was negative to using any of the Pentacrest area. City Attorney Jansen's legal opinion was noted. Bruce Goddard representing Bicyclists of Iowa City and Shelley Plattner were present for the discussion. Council agreed to the suggestion to have the issue added to the agenda for the City/University staff meeting, with representatives for the bicyclists invited for the discussion. SHELLER -GLOBE HEARING 1235-1302 Regarding the Sheller -Globe hearing, Neuhauser questioned whether or not the City Attorney would be functioning as Council's legal counsel or as the prosecutor. Jansen replied that he would be the prosecutor, and that the role of the Council is viewed as an administrative process and no independent advise would be needed. He stated he was being very circumspect, and not discussing the merits of the case, only the framework of the procedure, which will be explained to Council later. Meeting adjourned, 4:10 P.M. j MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 4'