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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-06-16 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION une 16F COUNCIL ACTIVITIES Council, reg. mtg., 6/16/81, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Iowa City bers present: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmem Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absesenhoferda Stolfusaf mKarr. Council minutesetape- Helling, Woito, Farmer, Uthe, recorded on Tape 81-7, Side 2, 450-822. rmit for Inc. to Mayor Balmer announced the additioneof Beer by Vevera, that the following +tio Concent Calendar. Moved by - �* rniPndar be received, or approved, ano/or duup6cu ••..._..---.. Approval of Official Council Actions, reg. Council mtg., 6/2/81, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. n Comm-- esources M1; Boards and Comm. 5/13/81�;oplanning and Zoning Comm -5/21/81; Senior Senior Center Comm. -5/1/81; Riverfront comm. -6/3/81. Permit motions and resolutions: Approving Beer -Wine License and Sunday Sales Permitfor Michael ic a Beer ChanPerdba dnSunday Ston ales for Walg713-715 S. reenrCo.d Drive. Approving roving Class C Liquor License for David dba Walgreens, 1646 Sycamore. App roving Class C Liquor L. Albert dba Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market. App 120 E. Approving Class a Liquor License for EEch, Inc. dba Gabe's, License and Sunday Sales for Keith Dempster dba The Mill Restaurant, Burlington. APP g roving Class C Liquor License for Sycamore Eatinnse g 330 E. Washington. APP roving Class C Liquor Drinking Co., 1600 Sycamore. APP Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695 dba Fraternal Ordoving Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy #1, Southeast, Ch x 07. pr dba Class C Liquor License for American Legion, Roy roving American Legion, Roy Chopek Post #17, 3016 Muscatine Avenue. dbaCopper Class C Liquor License for Cooper Dollar ClasOf os C Beewa r�Permit and Sunday Dollar & Loft, 211 Iowa Avenue. Approving2425 Muscatine S. Sales for Drug Fair, Inc APPROVINPeoples DrG9PERMIT FOR FRATERNALuE ORDEROF 81-143, Bk. 67, p•I Southeast, Box EAGLES, IOWA p. 440, AP ROVINGE #695 225 DANCING PERMIT 44; 443, ISSUEECH, INCINGBA GABE'S, CIGARETTE 144, Bk. 67, p• 330 E. Washington. RES. 81-145, Bk. 67, pp• PERMITS. Motion to approve request of City Atan cases, he will be free to y. John Hayek that except for urban renewal matters and the Brown and the City of Iowa City. Eato handle legal matters for clients which involve RES. 81-146, Bk. 67, pp. 444-445, ACCEPTING THE PLANTINGS FOR THE CBD STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PHASE. 446-II-C4471,e ACCEPTING asant THE WORK dF R Nursery, Inc. RES. 81-147, Bk. 67, pp. CITY PLAZA PROJECT (SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT), Parkview Co. their Correspondence: Resources Conservation Comm. volunteering Iowa - service as a resource in the developmeto the City Manager for reply. nt of the franchise with owa- Illinois Gas and Electric Company, referred MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP lDBi DES Id01NE5 V;_ L.,. 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 and West Benton. Dennis Ryan re recently filed citizen's complaint of 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 loading zone in the south half of the west side of 200 block of S. Linn; yield sign at Governor Street and Kimball Road; parking meters on the 100 and 200 blocks of E. Washington Street, 10 block of S. Dubuque, and 20 block of S. Clinton; parking prohibition on Seventh Avenue at Jackson St. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: University Homecoming Council to have Homecoming Parade on 10/9/81, approved. E1 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. 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 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 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 EMERALD COURT APARTMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. John Suchomel, 330h N. Lucas, appeared re the Iowa City Public Library dedication and questioned when the broken sidewalk on the south side of the 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. appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-150, pp. 453-454, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JUNE 30, 1981. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl Motion declared carried. No one Bk. 67, ENDING absent. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and 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 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 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 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 1230 (County appt.), and re -appoint Carolyn 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 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 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 #1 by the State. Neuhauser inquired as to who would be attending the IDOT meeting Thursday re rail service to Iowa City. Perret indicated he would attend. Neuhauser asked when Riverside Drive work would be completed. Balmer reported that the project 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. City 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 roads with the Iowa Department of Transportation. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-153, Bk. 67, p. 459, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST 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 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 by AUTHORIZING ADDITIONALco FUNDING nded by VVevera, to AIRPOR t RES. 8 RTFOR A AP MATCHING pFUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-156, Bk. 67, pp. 462-468, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT, for 25 additional units of Section 8 Existing Housing. Vevera inquired whether all of 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. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-157, Bk. 67, pp. 469-475, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION OF IOWA CITY'S FAIR HOUSING ORDINANCE (AS PART OF HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE 77-2830 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. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-158, Bk. 67, pp. 476-481, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE BETWEEN CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WASHINGTON PARK, INC. FOR THE DAVIS BUILDING, 322 E. WASHINGTON MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES 1 Council Activities June 16, 1981 Page 5 i 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 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 IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL #610, TO BE i 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.` z'/moi-•_ 9 OHN R. BALMER, MAYOR �AGOJ A BIE b](JUU5, CITY LERK F MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB 'CEDAR RAPIDS -DES• MOINES �' I _U �_T INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 1, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: June 1, 1981, 2:45 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Perret, 2:52 P.M. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Boothroy Kucharzak, Schmadeke, Woito, Hayek, Fowler, Ruppert TAPE-RECORDED on Reel N81-9, Side 2, 604-1601. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 604-704 1. Vacation of St. Ann's Drive, no problems, three considerations can be given. 2. Amendment of Planned Area Development Ordinance, second reading can be waived and ordinance adopted at Tuesday's meeting. 3. Ord. Approving Prel. & Final Plat for Re enc Gardens, Parts I-IV, first and second consideration can be given at ues ay s mee ing. 4., Rezppind Barker tract on Emerald Streetpublic hearing is to rezone to.R3A. Boothroy will have waiver for readings for next meeting. 5. Rezoni'no from RIB to R3B, lot at 223 S. Riverside Ct. for Rocca. Council discussed traffic pattern, amendment needed to Comprehensive Plan,`objection from Hughes, informal maintenance agreement. Councilman Ferret arrived, 2:52 P.M. After, discussion, the Mayor stated that there were not six votes to rezone. (Six votes were needed because P&Z had denied the rezoning.) AGENDA - COUNCIL TIME 704-1024 1. Mayor Balmer stated that the reply and enclosure sent to Nancy Baumgart- ner of the Human Relations Commission is Council's policy regarding public'statements by Boards and Commissions. Helling will prepare a procedure for Boards and Commissions to contact Council when necessary. Erdahl will explain the policy to Baumgartner. 2. Mayor Balmer expressed his satisfaction with City Attorney Hayek's statement concerning Freeway 518/Larry Lynch, and advised he would not allow any, further discussion of the matter. Erdahl suggested that the City Attorney's office prepare a formal policy regarding procedure for personal accusations against Councilmembers. 3. Regarding the Human Relations Commission's minutes of 4/27, Item 15, Balmer asked that the information be transmitted to the Commission that regarding Sec. 18-32, the non-discrimination ordinance, as it reads,represents a majority of Councilmembers feelings. 4. City Manager Berlin pointed out that Council Agenda Items 16 and 18 regarding Public Housing were being incorporated into one Resolution under Item 16, so Item 18 would be deleted from the agenda. 5. Neuhauser questioned when the portion of Riverside Drive, north, would be paved. City Manager will check and report. 6. Lynch called attention to complaints of noise in the downtown area and suggested the police patrols be more visible. Balmer questioned if damages to trees were paid by the offender. Erdahl suggested publicity on the issue. Lynch suggested use of steel posts to protect the trees from cars. Balmer asked for assistance from citizens in apprehending MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Page 2 the offenders. 1T Informal Council June 1, 1981 7. Vevera called attention to a very courteous response from a Parks and Recreation employee to a question. He then questioned if a notice of deadline for picking up of cemetery wreaths had been published. Berlin will check. 8. Perret questioned if sod on Madison Street had been accepted. Berlin said it would be replaced. 9. Kucharzak stated that clearance from the State was needed to add the 'no right turn on red' sign on the SW corner of Burlington/Dubuque. 10. Neuhauser asked where the project was that IDOT was taking bids on listed as Highway 218, beginning on Iowa Ave. Berlin replied that it was just a repair (patching) project. 11. Appointmentsof Eckholt and Amert to the Design Review Committee and Phelan to Planning and Zoning Comm. were agreed upon. HIGHWAY #1 WEST/STORM SEWER IDOT: Dick Kautz, Leonard Balcom present. 1050-1300 City Manager Berlin called attention to the memo of 5/22 regarding this project. The Mayor noted his appreciation for the good job done by the staff in negotiating this. agreement. Funding was discussed. Alternative proposals considered after the Airport Commission would not agree to having an open ditch on the north side of their property were explained by IDOT representatives present and the City Manager. Berlin and Schmadeke also explained the maintenance problems anticipated if the ditch is open. After discussion by Councilmembers, it was decided that the project would be added to the State's project, as allowed for in the agreement, and if a favorable bid is received, Council can then make the final decision on the storm sewer project. The City Manager pointed out that during September the City will receive a grant for sewer trunk line construction starting in University Heights, following the Rock Island Railroad to Giblin St., and out onto Benton. It needs to be completed before the Benton/Riverside project is started next year:. LOADING-UNLOADING/CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT 1300-1520 Berlin pointed out that the Downtown Association Board of Directors was not. averse to the lowering of time on the meters, as proposed. In the 5/28 memo changes #1, 2, and 3 were agreed to by Council. These changes will be pub- licized. Neuhauser suggested a 15 minute grace period in the ramp. Berlin called attention to change #3, the exception is that parking will be allowed on Sunday. Robert Welsh asked for clarification of enforcement of the new policy in alleys.and during the evening. Berlin replied that it will be enforced to 9 P.M., when the stores close. After the utility poles are re- moved in the alleys, there will be more room for trucks to park and for cars to be able to get through. FUTURE SERVICES FOR CITY ATTORNEY HAYEK 1520-1601 Mayor Balmer called attention to the memo in the packet outlining the three areas in which Hayek will continue serving (Urban Renewal, Brown and Eaton lawsuits). All Councilmembers agreed with the memo. EXECUTIVE SESSION Tape-recorded on Reel #22, Side 1, 1540-1900. Moved by Ear ah , seconded by Lynch, to adjourn to executive session under Sec. 28A.5.1(c) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES Informal Council June 1, 1981 Page 3 where disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in those litigations. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present, 4:00 P.M. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Hayek, Stolfus, Helling, Woito. Councilwoman Neuhauser left the meeting, 4:10 P.M. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera to adjourn, 4:30 P.M. Motion declared carried. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES• MOINES V„_ MINTUES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 6/2/81 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for a d publication is Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 6/2/81, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:39), Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts (7:38), Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of June 7-13, 1981, as Child Care Providers Week. Mayor Balmer announced the addition of a Liquor License and Sunday Sales permit for Howard Johnson's to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, 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., 5/19/81, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City. Clerk. Approval of correction to the Complete Description and the Official Council Actions of 5/5/81 to include a memo from the Traffic Engr. re Yield Sign at Davenport and Van Buren Streets. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. -5/14/81; Design Review Comm. - 5/13/81; Bd.of Adjustment -5/7/81; Planning and,. Zoning; Comm. -5/7/81; Resources Conservation Comm. -5/11/81; Broadband Telecommunciations Comm. -4/21/81 and 4/28/81; Committee. on Community Needs -5/6/81; Human Rights Comm. -4/27/81. Permit Motions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Pester Derby Co., 606 S. Riverside Drive. Approving Class A Liquor License and.Sunday Sales dor VFW 3949, 609 Hwy. 6 By -Pass. Approving Class B Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Howard Johnson's, North Dodge Street. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $1,681,707.54 for the period of 4/1/81 through 4/30/81 as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Setting public hearings: RES. 81-123, Bk. 67, p. 352, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 6/16/81 ON AMENDING THE FY81 BUDGET ENDING 6/30/81. RES. 81-124, Bk. 67, p. 353, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 6/16/81 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE FY82 ASPHALT RESURFACING MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES 'NJ Official Actions PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH June 2, 1981 NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CITY Page Two ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 81-125, Bk. 67, p. 354, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 6/16/81 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CBD ALLEY PAVING - PHASE II, BLOCK, 82, O.T., DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Correspondence: John Cruise, atty., representing Bruce Glasgow, Florence Glasgow and Condowa, Inc., requesting Council waive the three readings of the ordinance vacating the right-of-way along Foster Road and St. Ann's Drive. Della Grizel re Congregate Meals, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Nancy Baumgartner of the Human Rights Commission re public statements by Boards and Commissions, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. City Atty. Hayek re Freeway 518 -Larry Lynch (letter is a citizen's complaint and complete list of signatures and attachments available at City Clerk's office). IDOT re a repair project on U.S. 218. Applications for City Plaza Use: Northwest Junior High School requesting permission to have a concert on 5/27/81, approved. Mrs. V. Naggatz requesting permission to sell Girl Scout cookies on the Plaza on 5/23 and 5/31/81, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Roberts absent. Motion declared carried. A public hearing was held to consider the rezoning of a two -acre tract located on the west side of Emerald Street between Melrose Avenue and West Benton Street from R3 to R3A (Edwin Barker property). Councilmember Roberts arrived, 7:38. Moved by Neuhauser, 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. 81-3022, Bk. 18, pp. 36-37, TO VACATE RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG THE ORIGINAL ALIGNMENT OF FOSTER ROAD AND ST. ANN'S DRIVE BETWEEN BURESH AVENUE AND PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Councilmember Erdahl arrived, 7:39. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOVIES 4 Gl Official Actions June 2, 1981 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Page Three Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, 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. 81-3023, Bk. 18, pp. 38-39, AMENDING SECTIONS 8.10.20D.2 AND 8.10.20E.2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA (PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Motion to consider carried, 6/1, Vevera voting no. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote on final passage carried, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays:- Vevera. Motion declared carried. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, 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 .consideration and vote be waived, and that the second consideration be given to an ordinance approving the preliminary and final planned area development plan of Regency Gardens, Parts I-IV. Motion to, waive first consideration and vote for passage and give second consideration and vote for passage carried, 6/1, Vevera voting no. Roll call vote on waiver of first vote for passage and giving of second vote for passage, 6/1, with the following division of 'vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Nays: Vevera. Motion declared carried. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny an application to rezone a lot located at 223 S. Riverside Court from RIB to R38 (Andrew Rocca property) and to amend the Comprehensive Plan noted. Reference made to the correction on the agenda to reflect that the rezoning request was from R18 to R38. Recommendation of the Human Rights Commission that the Commission desires to discuss policy statements procedure for boards and commissions prior to implementation of a policy on this matter, noted. Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 7/1/83 on the Board of Library Trustees. This appointment will be made at the 7/14/81 meeting of the City Council. Mayor Balmer requested a letter of appreciation be sent to Suzanne Richerson for her long term of service to the Board. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES 4 L/A Official Actions Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to June 2, 1981 appoint Lawrence EckhDlt, 1520 Crosby Lane and Kay Page Four Amert, 831 N. Dodge, to the Design Review Committee for indefinite terms. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Kevin Phelan, 315 Kimball Road, to an unexpired term ending 5/1/86 on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Erdahl expressed concerns regarding Iowa City's role in the Civil Defense plans for emergency evacuation plans for Duane Arnold Energy Plant. City Council representative to Civil Defense Commission, Robert Vevera, relayed that the Commission was working on finalizing their plans for evacuation. Councilmember Neuhauser inquired when the Civic Center air conditioning would be working. City Mgr. Berlin reported on lack of activity by the contractor and other problems. Neuhauser reported on her meeting with Secretary of HUD, state and county representatives, and representative from League of .Cities re Community Development Block Grant programs and funding, and suggested alerting our Congressmen regarding several concerns. City Mgr. Berlin announced the addition of a resolution re South Market Square to the agenda. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-126, Bk. 67, p. 355, AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT PAYMENT AND OFFER TO PURCHASE PORTION OF SOUTH MARKET SQUARE (from CRI&P Railroad). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-127, Bk. 67, p. 356, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE PARKING RAMP "A” EXIT LANE, TO MIDWEST ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC., OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $27,724.50. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-128, Bk. 67, p. 357, AWARDING THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN ELECTRICAL REVISIONS, PHASE III, TO TOWN AND COUNTRY COMPANY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $58,152.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-129, Bk. 67, pp. 358-369, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES M Official Actions AGREEMENT AND A LETTER OF INTENT WITH THE IOWA June 2, 1981 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION Page Five OF IOWA PRIMARY HIGHWAY NO. 1 WITHIN IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-130, Bk. 67, p. 370, AWARDING THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE DECK REPLACEMENT TO MCCOMAS-LACINA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $28,976.30. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to defer indefinitely a resolution approving the preliminary design plans for landscaping for Urban Renewal Parcel No. 93-3. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor. Balmer announced that items 16 and 18 had been combined into one new resolution. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by.Perret, to adopt RES. 81- 131, Bk. 67,..pp. 371-381, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT AND GENERAL DEPOSITARY AGREEMENT AND ISSUANCE OF PROJECT LOAN AND PERMANENT NOTES, FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT IA, 22-3. Resolution declared adopted, 6/1, with the; following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Vevera. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-132, Bk. 67, pp. 382-402, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT OF SALE OF PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT IA 22-3.. Resolution declared adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Nays: Vevera. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-133, Bk. 67, pp. 403-404, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LESLIE COLE FOR THE LEASE OF CROPLAND, near S. Ralston Creek Dam. Resolution declared adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuahuser, Perret, Vevera. Nays: Roberts. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-134, Bk. 67, p. 405, ENGAGING AUDITOR FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1981, McGladrey, Hendrickson & Company. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt. RES. 81-135, Bk. 67, pp. 406-410, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 140INES 0 Official Actions AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR June 2, 1981 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH THE Page Six IOWA CITY CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER. Resolution declared adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl. Nays: Vevera. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-136, Bk. 67, pp. 411-414, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT. Resolution declared adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Erdahl, Lynch. Nays: Vevera, Balmer. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-137, Bk. 67, pp.415-419, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY IN JOHNSON COUNTY. Afirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. I Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-138, Bk. 67, pp. 420-423, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVICES IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH. THE MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt. RES. 81-139, Bk. 67, pp. 424-427, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVICES IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH THE PALS PROGRAM OF JOHNSON COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-140, Bk. 67, pp. 428-430, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH THE RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-141, Bk. 67, pp. 431-435, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVICES IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH. Resolution declared adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer. Nays: Vevera. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-142, Bk. 67, pp. 436-439, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH WILLOW CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER. Resolution declared adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl. Nays: Vevera. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES V_ I Official Actions June Seven 1981 for the 1982 United Way campaign Mayor Balmer reported on the kick-off meeting Page Sen and announced a P 9 goal of $303,000. He reported that the University would allow information sessions to be conducted on campus for the first time. Councilmember Erdahl thanked Mayor Balmer for his efforts in obtaining University cooperation. J Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to ajourn, 8:12.P.M. Motion declared carried, 7/0. { Fora more detailed and complete description f Council Activities and Disbursements, see Office I ey4r nance Department. s/J -R. BALMER, MAYOR s� CLE Submitted on June 12, 1981. J t i f i i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES June 2, 1981 Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 6/2/81, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7none. Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts (7:38), Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Farmer, Stolfus, Karr. Councilminutes tape-recorded on Tape 81-7, Side 2, 15-450. Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of June 7-13, 1981, as Child Care Providers Week. Mayor Balmer announced the addition of a Liquor License and Sunday Sales permit for Howard Johnson's to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the following items and'recommenda- tions in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: i Approval of Official Council Actions, reg: Council mtg., 5/19/81, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the i City Clerk. Approval of correction to the Complete Description, and the Official Council Actions of 5/5/81 to include a memo from the Traffic Engr. re Yield Sign at Davenport and Van Buren Streets. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. -5/14/81; Design Review Comm. -5/13/81; Bd. of Adjustment -5/7/81; Planning and Zoning Comm. -5/7/81; Resources Conservation Comm. -5/11/81; Broadband oaHuman Rights Commt81 and 4/28/81; Committee, on Community Needs -5/6/81; Permit Motions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Pester Marketing Co., dba Pester Derby Co., 606 S. Riverside Drive. Approving Class A Liquor License and Sunday Sales ,for Leroy Weeks Post 3949 dba VFW 3949, 609 Hwy. 6 By -Pass. Approving Class B ELiquor nterprisesF,se and Inc. dba Howardles for Johnson's,ard Johnson North Dodge Street anand McLean Motion to approve disbursements .in the amount of $1,681,707.54 for the period of 4/1/81 through 4/30/81 as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Setting public hearings: RES. 81-123, Bk. 67, p. 352, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 6/16/81 ON AME353 NGSTHE ETTINGY81 BUDGET HEARINENDING 6/30/81. RES. 81-124, Bk. 67, p. COSTG ON /FOR THELFY82 ASPHALTCRESURFACINGMOF PROJECT, DIRECTINGAND ESTIMATE CITY CLERK POLACEBSAID PLANSE ETC.LISH NOTICOF SAON FILEAID FOR PUBLIC AND INSPECTION. RES. 81-125, CITY ENGINEER TO Bk. 67, p. 354, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 6/16/81 ON PLANS, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities June 2, 1981 Page 2 SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CBD ALLEY PAVING - PHASE II, BLOCK, 82, O.T., DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Correspondence: John Cruise, atty., representing Bruce Glasgow, Florence Glasgow and Condowa, Inc., requesting Council waive the three readings of the ordinance vacating the right-of-way along Foster Road and St. Ann's Drive. Della Grizel re Congregate Meals, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Nancy Baumgartner of the Human Rights Commission re public statements by Boards and Commissions, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. City Atty. Hayek re Freeway 518 -Larry Lynch (letter is a citizen's complaint and complete list of signatures and attachments available at City Clerk's office). IDOT re a repair project on U.S. 218. Applications for City Plaza Use: Northwest Junior High School requesting permission to have a concert on 5/27/81, approved. Mrs. V. Naggatz requesting permission to sell Girl Scout cookies on the - Plaza on 5/23 and 5/31/81, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Roberts absent. Motion declared carried. Balmer repeated the public hearings as set and encouraged all Councilmembers to personally contact their local legislators requesting support for the gas tax increase. Mayor Balmer deferred consideration of the ordinances re Foster Road, amending the Planned Area Development Ordinance, and Regency Gardens until the required three-fourths of the Councilmembers were present. There were no objections. A public hearing was held to consider the rezoning of a two -acre tract located on the west side of Emerald Street between Melrose Avenue and West Benton Street from R3 to R3A (Edwin Barker property). Councilmember Roberts arrived, 7:38. No one appeared. Mayor Balmer announced that the Ordinances deferred earlier would be considered at this time. Moved by Neuhauser, 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. 81-3022, Bk. 18, pp. 36-37, TO VACATE RIGHT- OF-WAY ALONG THE ORIGINAL ALIGNMENT OF FOSTER ROAD AND ST. ANN'S DRIVE BETWEEN BURESH AVENUE AND PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD,be voted upon for final passage at this time. Councilmember Erdahl arrived, 7:39. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I10INES Sm - Council Activities June 2, 1981 Page 3 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, 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. 81-3023, Bk. 18, pp. 38-39, AMENDING SECTIONS 8.10.20D.2 AND 8.10.20E.2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA (PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Motion to consider carried, 6/1, Vevera voting no. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser; that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote on final passage carried, 6/1, with the following division of .vote: Ayes: Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Vevera. Motion declared carried. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, 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 consideration and vote be waived, and that the second consideration be given to an ordinance approving the preliminary and final.. planned area development plan of Regency Gardens, Parts I-IV. Motion to waive first consideration and vote for passage and give second consideration and vote for passage carried, 6/1, Vevera voting no. Roll call vote on waiver of first vote for passage and giving of second vote j for 'passage; 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer; i Erdahl; ;Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Nays: Vevera. Motion ',declared carried. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny an application to rezone a lot located at 223 S. Riverside Court from RIB to R3B (Andrew Rocca property) and to amend the Comprehensive Plan noted. Reference made to the correction on the agenda to reflect that the rezoning request was from RIB to R3B. (It had been determined at informal i session on 6/l that there were not the required six votes to rezone this property.) Recommendation of the Human Rights Commission that the Commission desires to discuss policy statements procedure for boards and commissions prior to implementation of a policy on this matter, noted. Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 7/1/83 on the Board of Library Trustees. This appointment will be made at the .7/14/81 meeting of the City Council. Mayor Balmer requested a letter of appreciation be sent to Suzanne Richerson for her long term of service to the Board. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Lawrence Eckholt, 1520 Crosby Lane and Kay Amert, 831 N. Dodge, to the Design Review Committee for indefinite terms. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Kevin Phelan, 315 Kimball Road, to an unexpired term ending 5/1/86 on the Planning and MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities June 2, 1981 Page 4 Zoning Commission. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Erdahl expressed concerns regarding Iowa City's role in the Civil Defense plans for emergency evacuation plans for Duane Arnold Energy Plant. City Council representative to Civil Defense Commission, Robert Vevera, relayed that the Commission was working on finalizing their plans for evacuation. Councilmember Neuhauser inquired when the Civic Center air conditioning would be working. City Mgr. Berlin reported on lack of activity by the contractor and other problems. Neuhauser reported on her meeting with Secretary of HUD, state and county representatives, and representative from League ofCitiesrCommunity Develour pment Block Grant programs and funding , d suggested ssmen regarding several concerns. City Mgr. Berlin announced the addition of a resolution re South Market Square to the agenda. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-126, Bk. 67, p. 355, AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT PAYMENT AND OFFER TO PURCHASE PORTION OF SOUTH MARKET SQUARE (from CRI&P Railroad). Affirmative roll` call 'vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-127, Bk. 67, p. THE CITY C356, LERKTODING ATTESTCONTRACT CONTRA CONTRACTAUTHORIZING THE PARKINGMAYOR RAMP "A" NEXIAND LANE, TO MIDWEST ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC., OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $27,724.50. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 61-128, Bk. 67, p. 357, AWARDING THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN ELECTRICAL REVISIONS, PHASE III, TO TOWN AND COUNTRY COMPANY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for Councilmembers$58,152.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all present. Motion declared carried; Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-129, Bk. 67, pp. 358-369, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT AND A LETTER OF INTENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF IOWA PRIMARY HIGHWAY NO. 1 WITHIN IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-130, Bk. 67, p. 370, AWARDING THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE DECK REPLACEMENT TO MCCOMAS-LACINA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $28,976.30. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. Motion declared carried. MICROFILMED BY JORM MiCROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to defer tion approving the preliminary design plans for Renewal Parcel No. 93-3. Motion declared carried, present. Council Activities June 2, 1981 Page 5 indefinitely a resolu- landscaping for Urban 7/0, all Councilmembers Mayor Balmer announced that items 16 and 18 had been combined into one new resolution. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-131, Bk. 67, pp. 371-381, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ANNUAL CONTRIBU- TIONS CONTRACT AND GENERAL DEPOSITARY AGREEMENT AND ISSUANCE OF PROJECT LOAN AND PERMANENT NOTES, FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT IA 22-3. Resolution declared adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Vevera. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-132, Bk. 67, pp. 382-402, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT OF SALE OF PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT, IA 22-3. Mayor Balmer announced that he would vote for this resolution, as he signs the legal documents, but he still was not in favor of the project. Resolution declared adopted, 6/1, with the following divisionofroll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Nays: Vevera. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-133, Bk. 67, pp. 403-404, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LESLIE COLE FOR THE LEASE OF CROPLAND, near S. Ralston Creek Dam. Councilmember Roberts stated he felt the land. should have been advertised for bids.. City Mgr. Berlin explained that there was mutual benefit. Resolution declared adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl„ Lynch, Neuahuser, Perret, Vevera. Nays: Roberts. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-134, Bk. 67, p. 405, ENGAGING AUDITOR FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1981, McGladrey, Hendrickson & Company.. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt.. RES. 81-135, Bk. 67, pp. 406-410, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH THE IOWA CITY CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER. Resolution declared adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl. Nayes: Vevera. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-136, Bk. 67, pp. 411-414, AUTHORIZING.THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT. Resolution declared adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Erdahl, Lynch. Nays: Vevera, Balmer. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-137, Bk. 67, pp.415-419, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY IN JOHNSON COUNTY. Afirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities June 2, 1981 Page 6 Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-138, Bk. 67, Pp. 420-423, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVICES IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH THE MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present: Motion declared carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to'adopt. RES. 81-139, Bk. 67, pp. 424-427, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVICES IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH THE PALS PROGRAM OF JOHNSON COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-140, Bk. 67, pp. 428-430, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH THE RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-141, Bk. 67, pp. 431-435, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVICES IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH. Resolution declared adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser; Perret, Roberts, Balmer. Nays: Vevera. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-142, Bk. 67, pp. 436-439, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH WILLOW CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER. Resolution declared adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl. Nays: Vevera. Mayor Balmer reported on the kick-off meeting for the 1982 United Way campaign and announced a goal of $303,000. He reported that the University would allow information sessions to be conducted on campus for the first time. Councilmember Erdahl thanked Mayor Balmer for his efforts in obtaining University cooperation. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to ajourn, 8:12 P.M. Motion declared carried, 7/0. ATTEST: ABBE STOLFUS, CITY CL RK IN JOHN R. BALM R, A MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ._T � 3-Z INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 15, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: June 15, 1981, Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Lynch, Perret (1:35 PM) Vevera (1:45 PM). Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Boothroy, Lundell, Mose, Schmeiser, Milkman, Williams, Uthe, Fowler. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel N81-9, Side 2, 1601 -End, and #81-10, Side 1, 1-116. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 1. Boothroy reported that public hearing would be set for July 14th on amendment to the Sign Ordinance re facia signs. Permits have been approved for many signs on mansard roofs, but they should not have been approved. This will correct the problem. 2. Items for Emerald Court are ready. BIDS FOR TRANSIT BUSES AND EQUIPMENT Coralville Mayor Kattchee presented a letter outlining options'for Council to consider to assist Coralville in their consideration of the bids. July 30th Is the deadline for Council decision. Discussion included: Period of time needed for rebid; consideration of when new regulations deleting wheelchair lift will be in effect; whether or not a protest from the other two bidders would be made if there were any deletion or reduction in the bid; clarification of Federal funding; opposition of University to deletion of bionic bus; grant for rehabilitation of second-hand buses; change in bid procedure if new bid; decision from legal department needed to see if application could be reduced to six buses. Doug Rogers, Federal Highway Administration was present and explained the process for new bids, taking from four to six months. Councilmbn Vevera present, 1:45 PM. j The consensus was to reject the bid for the Iowa City buses, with an option for Coralville to go ahead and purchase their two buses if they desire. SPECIAL MEETING 1630-1650 City MT anger Berlin called attention to a meeting with the Chamber of Commerce, IDOT and area legislators at 5:30 P.M. on June 18th at the Highlander, re rail service. Neuhauser commented that it was interesting to note that the Rock Island had always operated at a profit in Iowa. AGENDA- COUNCIL BUSINESS 1650-2200 1. Mayor Balmer called attention to the correspondence in the packet, with Della Grizel, relating to eligibility requirements for Congregate Meals. The ad has not been changed. Rev. Welsh is in charge of this area. The County Attorney has advised that the regulations aren't clear. Issues discussed included: regulation on no -means test, reservation policy. Roberts suggested that as there is no problem now, we should wait to see if there is a problem in the future, and others agreed. Council's agreement that people with need should be provided for first, will be conveyed to Della Grizel by the City Manager. 2. Roberts asked the City Manager to investigate why small trees along Summit St. are being torn out. Berlin will investigate. i MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1%`_ Page`- Page 2 Informal Council June 15, 1981 3. Perret voiced concerns with the lease for the Davis Building, suggesting that the following items were not covered: handicapped accessibility, air conditioning, fire escapes, heating and ventilation and plumbing. Lynch noted legal approval of the lease and questioned where the offices would go for space. Erdahl called attention to the addendum on the lease. 4. B. W. Sheridan appeared asking that something be done about the seven-inch drop-off near Aero Rental & railroad crossing. Berlin will have the street department check this out. 5. Neuhauser and Lynch commented on Atty. Hayek's memo regarding clients, noting professional ethics would cover this area. 6. City Clerk Stolfus called attention to addition of a beer permit for Drug Fair #4/Peoples Drug and deletion of Item 2b5, a duplication of minutes previously received, from the Consent Calendar. 7. Council agreed upon the appointment of Martha Jane Dodge to Committee on Community Needs; of the reappointment of Cavitt and appointment of Grimes to the Library Board with Lyman as the County representative; and to the reappointment of Morris and Hamilton to the United Action for Youth Board. FAIR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2200-2263 Williams was present to answer questions. Milkman advised that there was a very good chance to get assistance under this program with the compliance being sent to HUD. WATER RATES + A agreed with the recommendation in the City Manager's memo regarding water I rates. Berlin commented that if it did not work, it would have to be changed. FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE PARKING SYSTEM/RAMPS 2263-2451 Berlin summarized information in Vitosh memo of June 10th. He suggested emphasis be placed on getting construction started in Block 64. Council discussed monthly ramp permits. Berlin thought that when the lot behind the Recreation Center was metered, more cars would park in Ramp B. He noted that per space costs are generally higher in smaller ramps. Lynch called attention to complaints regarding signs in Ramp B. Vevera commented on how beautiful and clean the pedestrian mall was on Saturday night. Neuhauser called attention to the resurfacing plans for the Market St. parking lot, suggesting some trees also be installed there. GENERAL FUND YEAR-END FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS 2451-2619 City Manager Berlin summarized the in ormation in Vitosh memo of June 10th. He stated that the consultant had been here and would draft a report on the sale of the Old Library Building. Report in two weeks. The suggested build up of RUT fund for asphalt program was noted. Balmer stated that the Council had decided this year that if there were extra RUT funds, all streets as originally proposed would be asphalted. Berlin answered the question of where funding for purchase of S. Market Square would come from, stating that eventually it would be from the Parking Systems Fund. He also stated that the year-end carryover was not too high considering the needs projected for the first quarter of FY82. IN MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Page 3 Informal Council -June 15, 1981 FY81 BUDGET AMENDMENTS Neuhauser commended the City Manager, Finance Director and Staff on their competency in managing the budget. Others concurred that the City was fortunate to have the staff watching out for our resources. CHAUNCY SWAN PLAZA City Manager Berlin explained why the bases for the light poles were re- located in Chauncy Swan Plaza. Cars have been backing into them. COMPENSATION FOR CITY ATTORNEY 2619 -End Mayor Ba mer ca ed attenticn to the number of hours the new City Attorney will be involved with the zoningordinance and the necessity y Tape 81-10 to discuss limits or salary. Lynch suggested getting input from Side 1,1_116 each person on how work can be accomplished. Neuhauser commented that the Panel thought John's salary was low, so hourly salary should be at least no lower. The Panel will not reveal any rationale for not choosing other candidates. Council decided to interview all three applicants suggested by the Panel, and all have requested a closed session, Tuesday, June 23rd at 6:45 P.M. Council can possibly make a tentative decision, notify the person, then work out any other issues (salary or hours), and might be able to make a formal decision'at the June 30th meeting. Use of LEXISresearch, obtainable thru the Law School, was explained. L- EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera to adjourn to executive session under Sec. 28A.5.1(c) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are present- ly 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 Sec. 20.17(3) to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City Employee organizations; as such discussions are exempted from the provisions of Chapter 28A according to Chapter 20.17(3), at 3:30 P.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Woito, Carroll, Miller. Mayor Balmer presiding. Tape-recorded on Reel N22, Side 1, 1900 -End. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera to adjourn to open session, 4:17 P.M. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. COUNCIL BUSINESS City Manager Berlin was directed to relay to Old Capitol that Council wishes to meet with them to discuss a definite schedule for the Block 64 project. Meeting adjourned, 4:20 P.M. 4,_ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES E