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Home My WebLink About1981-07-14 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JULY 14, 1981 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7/14/81, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:45), Lynch, Perret, Roberts. Absent: Neuhauser, Vevera. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Boothroy, Farmer, Mose, Davidson, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes Tape-recorded on Tape 81-7, Side 2, 1919 - End and Tape 81-11, Side 1, 1-61. Mayor Balmer announced the addition of 4 items to the Consent Calendar, 2 refunds of portions of beer permits and dancing permit and liquor license for VFW. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions, reg. Council mtg., 6/30/81, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm. -6/3/81 & �/ p 7/8/81; Library Bd. of Trustees -6/23/81; Parks and Rec. Comm.- 6/10/81; Bd. of Adjustment -6/25/81; Senior Center Comm. -6/12/81; Planning and Zoning Comm. -7/2/81; Committee on Community Needs - 7/1/81. Permit motions and resolutions: Approving Class C Liquor License for The Great American Saloon Company dba Maxwell's, 121 E. qql College St. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Osco 917.7 Drug, Inc. dba Osco Drug Store, Old Capitol Center, 201 S. Clinton St. Approving Class C Liquor License for Field House, Inc. dba The 913 Field House, 111 E. College St. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Bill Mihalopoulos dba Best Steak House and Taverna,_ 99t 1 S. Dubuque St. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for QuikTrip Corp. dba QuikTrip #539, 301 Market St. Approving Class C 9115' Liquor License for James J. Tucker dba Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn St. 991 Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for William B. Kron, Jr. dba Bill's I-80 DX, Rt. 2. Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for HHIC Corp. dba Hungry Hobo, 517 S. Riverside Or'AM? Refunding a portion of a beer permit. RES. 81-178, Bk. 68, p. 612,-:T - ISSUING DANCING PERMITS TO FIELD HOUSE, INC. DBA THE FIELD HOUSE, 111 �000_ E. College and THE GREAT AMERICAN SALOON CO. DBA MAXWELL'S, 121 E. o62"_ College. RES. 81-179, Bk. 68, pp. 613-614, ISSUING CIGARETTE 1001 PERMITS. Refunding a portion of a beer permit. Approving Class C _[ooh. Liquor License for Johnson County Post No. 2581, Veterans of Foreign Wars dba VFW Post #2581, 1012 Gilbert Ct. RES. 81-180, Bk. 68, p. 615, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT TO JOHNSON COUNTY POST NO. 2581, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, 1012 Gilbert Ct. Refunding a portion of a beer yao permit. �vcalaw a��'o� -CPR Mcv.+k JD0to_ MICROFILMED BY :JORM MICROLAQ CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 0 Council Activities July 14, 1981 Page 2 Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $1,995,594.77 for the period of May 1 through May 31, 1981, as .L009 recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application for utilities right- I& of -way to Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for Riverside Drive and Benton Street. Authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application for approval to do grading, etc., on highway right-of- way on Highway 6 and 218 at the corner of Rocky Shore Drive.Ce.R.Gmet) 1=1 RES. 81-181, Bk. 68, p. 616, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE COURT AND CORRIDOR FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITY - RAMP A. 1010 Setting public hearings: RES. 81-182, Bk. 68, p. 617, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 7/28/81 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GILBERT 161E STREET RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Motion setting a public hearing for 7/28/81 to receive citizen comments concerning the Communtiy Development Block Grant Metro -Entitlement Application JOA for the first year of a three-year community development program (1982-84). Correspondence:- Ruth Baldwin, Chairperson of Iowa City/Johnson County Arts Council, requesting use of old library as an arts center,.►o l3 City Manager will respond reviewing Council's decision that the old I library and site shall be utilized for private redevelopment. Dave Cahill requesting City Council to waive the requirement for threeJelzl readings of the ordinance amending the sign ordinance. Gregory Kovaciny, President of Bicyclists of Iowa City, Inc., re enforcement I/Aly of traffic laws, referred to the City Manager for reply. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants forJO RL following positions: Shop Supervisor/Equipment Division i. (corrected); Maintenance Worker II/Water Distribution; Maintenance Worker III/Equipment Division; Maintenance Worker I/Streets Division; Bus Driver/Transit Division; Cashier/Parking Systems; Mechanic I/Equipment (corrected); Maintenance Worker II/Water Distribution Division. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Dorothy Rozeff to have a bake sale downtown on Sidewalk Days, 7/23, to10J1_ benefit Martin Luther King Scholarship Award, approved. Kate Klaus to have a block party on Maplewood Lane 7/26, from 3:00-10:00 P.M., Io IA approved. Chamber of Commerce to have Sidewalk Days in downtown Iowa City on 7/23 and 7/24, approved. Iowa City Striders Running Club to have Sun Race 6/27, approved. Kathy Kron to close Caroline Court for 10_.L block picnic, approved. Knights of Columbus to distribute Tootsie Roll candy in downtown and to accept donations for Special Olympics10,22 on 8/1, approved. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities July 14, 1981 Page 3 Application for City Plaza Use: KXIC to set up a remote broadcast and give away hot dogs and softdrinks on Sidewalk Day, 1010 7/23, from 8:00 A.N. until 5:00 P.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve the 1e2`/ preliminary plat of Dean Oakes Third Addition, noted. Steve Baker, 1528 Prairie du Chien, representing Citizens Concerned with Dean Oakes ThirdioaS Addition, presented a statement outlining concerns of the neighborhood group, and signed petitions from citizens opposed to the proposed RitakAL Linn Avenue between Prairie du Chien Road and Oakes Drive. Councilmember Erdahl arrived 7:45 P.M. Mayor Balmer announced that this matter would be scheduled for further discusssion at the next informal Council meeting on 7/28, and that previous discussion material would be transmitted to the neighborhood representative. 91a9f wepc�T. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to set a public hearing for 8/11/81 amending Section 8.10.24 (Area Regulations) and 8.10.3 14 (Definitions) of the Zoning Ordinance (Rooming Houses). The Mayor&,, declared the motion carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing for 8/11/81 to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance permitting mobilelea9 home residential zone, and an amendment to Chapter 22 regarding mobile home park standards. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. A public hearing was held to consider an ordinance amending the Sign Jol D Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa (redefining front wall and facia sign). No one appeared. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Lynch, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SIGN ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF,Wl ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA (redefining front wall and facia sign), be considered and given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared motion to consider carried, 4/0, Roberts abstaining. Affirmative roll call vote, 4/0, Roberts abstaining and Vevera and Neuhauser absent. A public hearing was held to consider the conveyance of property by the City of Iowa City located along the original alignment of Foster Road /232 and St. Ann's Drive between Buresh Avenue and Prairie du Chien Road. No one appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-183, Bk. 68, pp. 618-621, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE L 69 CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LOCATED ALONG FOSTER ROAD AND ST. ANN'S DRIVE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. John Suchomel, 330k N. Lucas, appeared and announced he would be on vacation from 8/13 to 8/15 and requested cooperation from citizens and(A businesses on keeping the downtown area clean. Brian Jones, 812 Maggard_L3y MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB i CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities July 14, 1981 Page 4 al St., appeared re questions on recent AFSCME contract. City Manager stated Io3K that any questions related to his relationship with the Union should be addressed by the Dept. Supervisor first, and if not resolved, then the City Manager would review the issue with the Supervisor and Dept. Head and complainant. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to re -set a public hearing for Edition of the Uniform Building Code as edited by the 7/28/81 on an ordinance amending Sections 1205(a) and 3305(b) of the 1979LQ3(e_ International Conference of Building Officials, regarding window size and stairway width. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and cost estimate for the Scott Blvd. Paving Improvement Project - Phase /037 II. No one appeared. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-184, Bk. 68, pp. 622-623, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE SCOTT BLVD. PAVING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PHASE II, AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 8/5/81 AT 10:00 A.M.`0L Councilmember Erdahl reiterated his disagreement with project and other Councilmembers expressed their views on the project. The Mayor declared the Resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Erdahl. Absent: Vevera, Neuhauser. Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending /DSA 1 1/1/82 on the Board of Adjustment. This appointment will be made at the I 8/25/81 meeting of the City Council. AafTev F' ew i Moved Kimball Road, Perret, rthe Board secondedby Lit rary TrusLnch, to tees appoint an eunexpired term ending 7/1/83. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Mayor Balmer stated that the incident in Waterloo, re the deaths of two police officers, indirectly affects us and our thoughts for our police 1041 force knowing that they'reves j announced that a trust and has been established by the Iowa Con the line it ylPoliice Department for the families of the two officers. The Mayor stated that a recent article in Nation's Cities Weekly reported that the Supreme Court /n�La ruled local governments cannot be sued for punitive damages, when actions Of its officials may violate the civil rights of persons or businesses. j City Manager Berlin requested a motion re the City's provision of stormwater drainage in the Highway N1 project. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to authorize the City Engineer to enter into the necessary agreement with the Iowa Dept. of Transportation to provide for storm /043 drainage for the portion extending from the intersection of Hwys. 1/6/218 to the Iowa River, based on the actual bid received by IDOT. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES r Council Activities July 14, 1981 Page 5 Mayor Balmer welcomed City Attorney Bob Jansen to his first meeting. ()44 Jansen advised that his department is starting review of the proposed new zoning ordinance. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to delete the Preliminary ---1 i Resolution for the Construction of Sidewalk Improvements on Petsel Place, as this sidewalk has been installed. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-185, Bk. 68, p. 624, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE FY82 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT T610- 2- L.L. PELLING CO., INC. OF IOWA CITY, at $335,670.60. The City Manager listed streets deleted to add Friendship St., and stated that with ending balance funds, possibly Prairie du Chien and Caroline and the alley behind the Ecumenical Housing Project can be overlayed. Balmer thought that the second special Legislative session might pass the gas tax, then all deleted streets could be done. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 81-186, Bk. 68, p. 625, AWARDING THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE CBD ALLEY PAVING - PHASE II, BLOCK 821n41 O.T. 1981 TO METRO PAVERS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, at $28,236.25. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-187, Bk. 68, pp. 626-627, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS1(Me FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, for FY82 at $17,976. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. j Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-188, Bk. 68, pp. 628-633, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH CITY CAB COMPANY OF IOWA CITY FOR FY82 SEATS SUPPLEMENTALIQ-l9 TAXI SERVICE, for $4000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-189, Bk. 68, pp. 634-657, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE/O SO IOWA CITY PATROLMEN'S ASSOCIATION, TO BE EFFECTIVE 7/1/81 THROUGH 6/30/82. Asst. City Manager Helling pointed out 5 typographical errors in original contract distributed in 7/10 packet and announced that the errors had been corrected and in no way affected the content. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. i MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES Council Activities July 14, 1981 Page 6 Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-190, Bk. 68, pp. 658-667, ESTABLISHING A CLASSIFICATION COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ADMINI-JD-gl STRATIVE EMPLOYEES. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/0, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lynch, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl. Abstaining: Perret. Absent: Neuhauser and Vevera. M R. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-19% Bk. 68, pp. 668-669, ESTABLISHING A CLASSIFICATION COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CONFIDENTIALJoa EMPLOYEES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. IAe».ciPyPIAK Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, that the 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 J IN LIEU THEREOF, be considered and given first vote for passage. Thele K Mayor declared the motion to consider carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Affirmative roll call vote on lst vote for passage, unanimous, 1 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn, 8:33 P. M. The Mayor declared t..a motion carried. s JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR - ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK i i s I J Y �.1 j MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB i CEDAR RAPTDS-DES 1401NES City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: July 2, 1981 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Thursday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager to the Chairpersons of boards and commissions regarding the annual report. le 5'4 Agenda and supporting material for meeting of the Management Advisory Panel to be held on July 6, 1981. o.s5 Third quarter report for the Finance Department. Article: Santa Monica's Suburban Radicals 105E io57 j - MICROFILMED BY IJORM MICROLAB �. CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES C1ty o4 Iowa Chi MEMORANDUM DATES July 10, 1981 TO: City Council FAW: City Manager REI Material in Friday's Packet Copy of memorandum to the Management Advisory Panel from the City Mananer. IBSY Memorandum from Glenn Siders regarding Max Yocum. JO -0 Memorandum from Chuck Schmadeke regarding. Highway 1 Relocation Project - /D 0 Storm Sewer. Copy of letter from the Senior Center Commission to Ms. Della Grizel regarding congregate meals. Police Department Report for June 1981. Q/n2 Articles.: 3 a. Tax-exempt land poses a dilema — b. Police, City solve contract dispute c. but new troubles brew with firefighters d. Councilman wrestles feminine constituent i0�6 Map of proposed Dean Oakes Subdivision -Part III, distributed at informal j MICROFILMED BY IJORM MICROLAB CtOAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES L