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Home My WebLink About1981-06-16 Minutes numbered0'4' r COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES June 16, 1981 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 6/16/81, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Woito, Farmer, Uthe, Eisenhofer, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape- recorded on Tape 81-7, Side 2, 450-822. Mayor Balmer announced the addition of a Beer Permit for Drug Fair, Inc. to 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 amended: Approval of Official Council Actions, reg. Council mtg., 6/2/81, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: 'Resources Conservation Comm .-9- 5/18/81;�Parks & Rec. Comm.-5/13/81;3Planning and Zoning Comm. -5/21/81; q�p 'Senior Center Comm. -5/1/81;% verfront Comm. -6/3/81. Permit motions and resolutions: Approving Beer -Wine License and Sunday Sales Permit for Michael Chan dba Canton House, 713-715 S. Riverside �3 Drive. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Walgreen Co., d_'L ; dba Walgreens, 1646 Sycamore. Approving Class C Liquor License for David L. Alberhasky dba Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Keith Dempster dba The Mill Restaurant, 120 E. 8a6 Burlington. Approving Class C Liquor License for EEch, Inc, dba Gabe's, ?R7 11 330 E. Washington. Approving Class C Liquor License for Sycamore Eating & Yam Drinking Co., 1600 Sycamore. Approving Class C Liquor License for Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695 dba Fraternal Order of _PR2 Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy #1, Southeast, Box 507. Approving Class C Liquor License for American Legion, Roy Chopek Post #17 dba American Legion, Roy Chopek Post #17, 3016 Muscatine Avenue. Approving P30 Class C Liquor License for Cooper Dollar of Iowa City, Inc., dba Copper I'3/ Dollar & Loft, 211 Iowa Avenue. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Drug Fair, Inc. dba Peoples Drug, 2425 Muscatine Avenue. RES. 2,32 81-143, Bk. 67, p. 440, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR FRATERNAL ORDER OF r38' 3 EAGLES, IOWA CITY AERIE #695, 225 Hwy. #1, Southeast, Box 507. RES. 81- 144, Bk. 67, p. 440, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR EECH, INC. DBA GAGE'S, 83 330 E. Washington. RES. 81-145, Bk. 67, pp. 441-443, ISSUING CIGARETTE __&35 PERMITS. Motion to approve request of City Atty. John Hayek that except for urban renewal matters and the Brown and Eaton cases, he will be free to A?G handle legal matters for clients which involve the City of Iowa City. RES. 81-146, Bk. 67, pp. 444-445, ACCEPTING THE PLANTINGS FOR THE CBD STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PHASE II -C, Pleasant Valley Orchards & S'37 Nursery, Inc. RES. 81-147, Bk. 67, pp. 446-447, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR CITY PLAZA PROJECT (SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT), Parkview Co. S'9p_ Correspondence: Resources Conservation Comm. volunteering their service as a resource in the development of the franchise with Iowa- _239 Illinois Gas and Electric Company, referred to the City Manager for reply. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 4� ,Council Activities June 16; 1981 Page 2 Edwin and Ethel Barker requesting the City Council to give three readings to the ordinance rezoning their property on Emerald Street between Melrose A1_99 and West Benton. Dennis Ryan re recently filed citizen's complaint of 9'11 possible conflict of interest. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: 'Police Officer (first and ._ )second lists);'Parking Enforcement Attendant - Parking Systems Division; Mechanic I - Equipment Division; Maintenance Worker I - Refuse Division;:. 'Maintenance Worker II - Water Distribution Division. Traffic Engr. re k'W 'loading zone in the south half of the west side of 200 block of S. Linn;s Y4V )yield sign at Governor Street and Kimball Road; -'parking meters on the 100F1f7 and 200 blocks of E. Washington Street, 10 block of S. Dubuque, and 20 P4P block of S. Clinton; 'parking prohibition on Seventh Avenue at Jackson St. _M .-F-69— Applications —PS1Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: University Homecoming Council to have Homecoming Parade on 10/9/81, approved. El Salvador/Central America Solidarity Committee of Iowa for use of Blackhawk Minipark for distribution of information and music on 5/30/81, approved. American Diabetes Association, Iowa Affiliate, Inc. to have Bike Ride/Walk/Run/Jog on 9/27/81, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing for 7/14/81 to consider an ordinance amending the Sign Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa (redefining front wall and facia sign). Motion declared carried, 5/0, Roberts abstaining and Erdahl absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing for 7/14/81 to consider the conveyance of the property owned by the City of Iowa City located along the original alignment of Foster Road and St. Ann's Drive between Buresh Avenue and Prairie du Chien. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to defer for two weeks, consideration of an ordinance approving the final planned area development plan of Regency Gardens, Parts I-IV, and a resolution approving the preliminary plat of Regency Gardens, Parts I-IV and the final plat of Regency Gardens, Parts I- IV. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, 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- 3024, Bk. 18, pp. 40-41, REZONING A TWO ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF EMERALD STREET BETWEEN MELROSE AVENUE AND WEST BENTON STREET FROM R3 to R3A (BARKER APPLICATION), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. AS? Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-148, Bk. 67, pp. 448-450, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN P59 AGREEMENT AND PROTECTIVE COVENANT WITH EDWIN K. AND ETHEL D. BARKER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES I 1' Council Activities June 16, 1981 Page 3 Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-149, Bk. 67, pp. 451-452, APPROVING THE AMENDED FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF 940 EMERALD COURT APARTMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. John Suchomel, 330k N. Lucas, appeared re the Iowa City Public Library dedication and questioned when the broken sidewalk on the south side of .the 961 Library would be repaired. City Manager Berlin advised it would be included in work to be done later. A public hearing was held on amendment of FY81 operating budget. No one $62 appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-150, Bk. 67, pp. 453-454, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING RG 3 JUNE 30, 1981. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and �1 cost estimate for the FY82 Asphalt Resurfacing Project. Roberts questioned whether the Waterfront Drive culvert/bridge would be included. Asst. City Engr. Farmer reported it was included. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-151, Bk. 67, pp. 455-456, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE FY82 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED JULY 8, 1981, at 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and 960. cost estimate for the construction of the CBD Alley Paving - Phase II, Block 82, O.T. No one appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81- 152, Bk. 67., pp. 457-458, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CBD ALLEY PAVING - PHASE II, BLOCK �bL 82, O.T. AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED JULY 8, 1981, AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. A public hearing was held on the permanent closure of Ashley Drive at its 96S intersection with Iowa Primary Highway #1. Vevera questioned if work on Sunset St. would be finished before this closure occurred. Dick Kautz, IDOT, assured Council that the closure would not take place until after the completion of the work. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to appoint Martha Jane Dodge, 2204 Lakeside Manor, to the Committee on Community Needs for a two-year term ending 7/1/83. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Riley Grimes, 946 Iowa Avenue, Herbert Lyman, R.R. #5, Box 123D (County appt.), and re -appoint Carolyn 970 Cavitt, 215 Teeters Court, to the Board of Library Trustees for six-year terms ending 7/1/87. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to re -appoint Neal Morris, 1104 Yewell, and Nina Hamilton, 1173 E. Court St., to the United Action for Youth _,y-7L— Board for one-year terms ending 6/30/82. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Councilmember Lynch commented on the new Library and expressed appreciation for the staff, volunteers, and citizens who helped with the MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES Council Activities June 16, 1981 Page 4 project. Perret requested letters of appreciation be sent to former Bd. of FL Library members Lynda Ostedgaard and Richard Hyman for their help. Additional letters will be sent to the Library staff, Board of Trustees, and former Chairperson of the Friends of the Library, Carol deProsse. Mayor Balmer requested Council consideration of the traffic problems in alley near Eagle Food Store on North Dodge. Traffic Engr. will investigate and the matter will be scheduled for discussion at an informal meeting. Roberts reported that bids would be taken next Monday on the relocation of Highway N1 by the State. Aly Neuhauser inquired as to who would be attending the IDOT meeting Thursday re P76' rail service to Iowa City, Perret indicated he would attend. Neuhauser asked when Riverside Drive work would be completed. Balmer reported that the project 876 has run into some difficulty with a steam tunnel. Neuhauser called attention to the memo from the City Manager and the City Clerk re salaries for FY82. CityF77 Manager indicated that the percentages should read 9% for City Clerk and 8% for City Manager. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an agreement for repair and maintenance, municipal extensions of primary P79 roads with the Iowa Department of Transportation. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. seconded Perret to Moved AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITt RES. Y CLERK7fO ATTEST 971 THE CONTRACT FOR THE CBD ALLEY PAVING - PHASE I, BLOCKS 102 and 103 O.T. TO METRO PAVERS, INC., OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, in the amount of $29,811. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-154, Bk. 67, p. 460, ESTABLISHING A LANDFILL USE FEE AND A RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION _ 8190 FEE, landfill use fee at $6.10 per ton and residential collection fee remains same. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved Lynch nded by AUTHORIZINGbyADDITIDNALcoFUNDING VTOerTHEt AIRPORT FOR FOR 8A AP MATCHING pFUNDS.. 2V Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-156TRIBUTONS , Bk. 67, pp. additionalAunitslofNSectionU8lExistingAHousing NNUAL �NVeveralinquiredTwhetherCT,faor ll of -�a the units would be in Iowa City. City Manager stated that most would be. Roberts commented on the large amount of money this program brings into the community. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. ded 469-475,eAUTHORIZINGSTHE CITYnMANAGERPTOrFILEtANaAPPLICATIONt RES. IFOR7CERTIFICATION OF IOWA CITY'S FAIR HOUSING ORDINANCE (AS PART OF HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE 77-2830 6,93 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 79-2951) AS SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT TO TITLE VIII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1968. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. d by Vevera, ded 476-481,eAUTHORIZING MAYOR nTO SIGN AND CITY Neuhauser, ATTEST A8 t RES.BLEASE BETWEEN'CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WASHINGTON PARK, INC. FOR THE DAVIS BUILDING, 322 E. WASHINGTON MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 4 ;Council Activities June 16, 1981 Page 5 STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Resolution declared adopted, 5/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts. Nays. Perret. Absent: Erdahl. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-159, Bk. 67, p. 482, UNCLASSIFIED SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 BEGINNING 995,: JULY 1, 1981, for the City Manager and City Clerk. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-160, Bk. 67, pp. 483-517, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL #183, AFL-CIO, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1981, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1983. Resolution declared adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer. Nays: Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-161, Bk. 67, pp. 518- 541, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IWOA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIREFIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL #610, TO BE 917 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1981, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1982. Resolution declared adopted, 5/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer. Nays: Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Moved by Neuhauser, second by Perret, to adjourn 8:10 P.M. Motion declared carried, 6/0. ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK ME JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR j MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB 'CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES L I F City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: June 5, 1981 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Memorandum from the City Manager regarding cost effectiveness of water pollution control plant. Minutes of staff meeting of May 27, 1981. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB + CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1401NES 1 i I j 9 { J� I jI f V_ City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM i0: City Council DATE: June 12, 1981 FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a*Water Rate Study b. Resolution of Land Ownership Question c. University Heights Trunk Relief Sewer d. Correspondence from Della Grizel — Copy of letter from the City Manager to Ms. Lauren Hegg regarding curb cuts._ Memorandum from Karin Franklin regarding canoe trip and official open the Sturgis Ferry Park Boat Ramp. ing of Memoranda from the Finance Director: Financial status ssem b. General fundyear� ndhfinancial projections Memorandum from the Transit Manager and Purchasing Agent regarding acquisition of transit equipment, Article: "American is wearing out: bridge by bridge, sewer by sewer." Letter from City Atty. Hayek to Councilmember Erdahl re possible conflict of interest in selecting new City Atty. MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICRO_ LAB sj CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES F ' c i City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: June 5, 1981 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. p ?g Memorandum 'from the City Manager regarding cost effectiveness of water pollution control plant. �8 9 Minutes of staff meeting of May 27, 1981. s790 MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES V,_ ^.: of Iowa City MEMORANDUM I TO: City Council FROM: City Manager DATE: June 12, 1981 RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Water Rate Study 89� b. Resolution of Land Ownership Question c. University University Heights Trunk Relief Sewer d. Correspondence from Della Grizel y� Copy of letter from the City Manager to Ms. Lauren Hegg regarding curb cuts._? 95 Memorandum from Karin Franklin regarding canoe trip and official opening of the Sturgis Ferry Park Boat Ramp. 996 Memoranda from the Finance Director: a. Financial status of the parking system 07 b. General fund year-end financial projections 9!B' Memorandum from the Transit Manager and Purchasing Agent regarding acquisition of transit equipment. Article: "American is wearing out: bridge by bridge, sewer by sewer." 900 Letter from City Atty. Hayek to Councilmember Erdahl re possible 901 conflict of interest in selecting new City Atty. j MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES C