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Home My WebLink About1981-11-10 Minutes numbered0 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES November 10, 1981 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/10/81, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Council members present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hauer, Jansen, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 81-14, Side 1, 600-1494. Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of November 16-22, 1981, as Sisters _/.59 7 of Mercy Week; November 9-14, 1981, as Youth Appreciation Week; and 1_59rP November 9-15, 1981, as International Students' Week. 1-y99 Mayor Balmer announced two additions to the Consent Calendar, beer permit for Star Port and setting of a public hearing for amending the zoning ordinance. City Clerk Stolfus announced that the application for Star Port was not in order. Atty. Richard Zimmerman, representing Star /600 Port, appeared requesting a conditional approval of the permit. After discussion, Council deleted consideration of the permit from the agenda, since it was not in order. Moved by Vevera, 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. mtgs., 10/6/81 and 10/20/81 and special mtgs. of 10/12/81 and 10/26/81, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: 'Riverfront Comm.-IO/7/81; Senior Center Comm. -10/1/81; 'Resources Conservation Comm. -9/24/81; {Library Bd. of Trustees -10/22/81; -Parks & Recreation Comm. -10/14/81; `Housing Comm. -10/1/81, 10/21-22/81; 'Planning and Zoning Comm. - 10/15/81; 'Design Review Comm. -9/24/81 & 9/29/81; 'Committee on Community Needs -10/7/81 & 10/22/81;"Civil Service Comm. -10/8/81; "Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -9/15/81; 'Airport Comm. -10/8/81; ''Human Rights Comm. -8/31/81 & 9/21/81. Permit Motions: Dividend Oil Company /60/ i<ns /un/ &d7 Jif .. n9 14�Id- / / Approving Class C Beer and Sunday Sales for dba Dividend Bonded Gas, 302 S. Dubuque Street. Motions: Approving Abstract of Election as certified by the Johnson County Auditor for the 10/15/81 Primary. Authorizing the /G/,; Public Works Director to sign an application for utilities right -of- _/F/k way to the City for Sycamore Street and Highway N6. Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,152,812.11 for the period of 9/1/81 /G /7 through 9/30/81, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Resolutions, Bk, 70: RES. 81-282, p. 2039, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT //6 41 10 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 81-283, pp. 2040-2041, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FY82 ASPHALT RESURFACING 1w//;? PROJECT. RES. 81-284, pp. 2042-2043, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CBD ALLEY PAVING - PHASE II, BLOCK 82, O.T. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES ._I Council Activities November 10, 1981 Page 2 Setting public hearings: RES. 81-285, Bk. 70, p. 2044, POSTPONING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MATTER OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION, NOTICE OF CLAIM, AND ORDER OF COMPLIANCE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO SHELLER -GLOBE CORP., ON JULY 1, 1981, AND DIRECTING CITY J0/.5L/ CLERK TO GIVE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF SAID POSTPONEMENT TO SHELLER - GLOBE CORP., BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED. Resolution fixing date of 12/8/81 for a hearing on proposed increase in amount of industrial development revenue bond, Henry Louis 1/.2 �— Project. (See change in 11/16/81 Special Meeting folder). Setting a public hearing for 12/8/81 to amend the zoning ordinance, Chapter 14,27 8.10, by repealing 8.10.4D. Correspondence: Bicyclists of Iowa City, Inc. re the recent &��z discussion re bicycles in the downtown transit interchange, no reply necessary. Safety Committee of the Districtwide Parents' & r Organization requesting City hire a half-time adult school crossing guard for the remainder of the school year, City Manager will reply after Council consideration. Jim and Kellie Mulford re fee for 1G12� inspection of owner -occupied duplex (and memo re appeal to Housing Appeals Board), referred to the City Manager for reply. Petition from 43 residents requesting bus shelter be placed at corner of Z42 Waterfront Drive and Southgate Avenue, referred to the City Manager for reply. Memo from Traffic Engr. re handicapped parking stall onJL�f west side of 100 S. Linn Street. Memos from Civil Service Commission submitting certified list of applicants for the following positions: Legal Assistant/Administrative; Assistant City Engineer/Public 11 Works; 3 Maintenance Worker I/Refuse Division; "Police i/,.a/ Dispatcher/Police Department; SRecreation Program Supervisor _,&`GLa2_ II/Recreation Division;`Clerk Typist/Leased Housing Division. x11 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried, and repeated the public hearings aE set. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning the preliminary subdivision plat of Waters First Addition, noted. This matter 1-6 35, will be considered at the next meeting. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning the preliminary subdivision plat of Oakes Meadow Addition, noted. This matter /G sk, will be considered at the next meeting. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning the 16.77 final subdivision plat of Waters First Addition, noted. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning the A6 32 final subdivision plat for Oakes Meadow Addition, noted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to set a public hearing for 12/8/81 to consider rezoning a 7.3 acre tract of land, the north portion 1z"310 from R1A to R3 and the south portion from RIA to RIB, located at the MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities November 10, 1981 Page 3 southeast corner of Scott Boulevard and Court Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to set a public hearing for 12/8/81 to consider rezoning a four acre tract of land from RIA to R3 located at the northeast corner of Westgate and Benton Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, that ORD. 81-3041, Bk. 18, pp. 84-85, AMENDING SECTION 8.10.19 II (Additional Regulations) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ALLOWING FUNERAL HOMES/MORTUARIES TO BE LOCATED IN MULTI -FAMILY ZONES, be passed and adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Erdahl. Karen Kubby, 914 S. Dubuque Street, appeared represent status of Lower Ralston Creek Project re property at 912 and 914 South Dubuque. /�-V;Z City Manager announced that the matter would be discussed at the next formal meeting. James Barfuss, 130 Grove Street, appeared and suggested a /J 113, 'negative' poll tax for people who do not vote. Mafor an unxpird term ening yor 1Board aofoAdjustm nt.unced one vaThisyapp intmentewiillebe made atd dthe 1&5 e 12/22/81 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to re -appoint Patricia Boutelle, as University of Iowa representative, to the Riverfront /6�IS Commission for a three-year term ending 12/1/84. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to appoint the following individuals to the City Historic Preservation Task Force: Citizen Volunteers -George McCormick, 230 E. Fairchild, John Kolp, 409 S. Summit, /X!P?; and Margaret Nowysz, 1025 River St.; representative for Committee on Community Needs -Margaret Bonney; Planning and Zoning Comm. -Loren Horton; Design Review Comm. -Laurence LaFore; Housing Comm. -Kathleen Graf. Neuhauser commented on the great interest shown by the number of appli- cations and suggested the individuals not selected be invited to partici- pate and provide input at the meetings. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer commented on the South Gilbert Street railroad crossing 1� being completed and open once again. He also reported on a meeting held in Davenport with UMTA representative Arthur Teele, City Manager Berlin, 16 5�f Councilmember Neuhauser, Coralville Mayor Kattchee, staffinembers Lundell and Mose, and himself. Mayor Balmer stated that some Section 18 monies would be forthcoming and an up-to-date plan for the bus barn should be re- submitted. Neuhauser stated that operating assistance sounded encouraging for next year, but for only one year. Neuhauser reported on the Governor's Conference on Economic Growth for Iowa which she attended. __�/� MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities November 10, 1981 Page 4 The conference dealt with new approaches to economic development and different emphasis being placed on recruitment of new industries. A public hearing was held on intention to issue $165,000 of industrial development revenue bonds for Marcia Kay Roggow Project. No one appeared. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to accept the letter from John Morrissey, 233 S. Lucas, as part of the public hearing. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-286, Bk. 70, pp. 2045-2049, TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, MARCIA KAY ROGGOW PROJECT, in an amount not to /6.5'/ exceed $165,000. Perret expressed his intent to vote against the resolution and explained his concerns. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Perret. A public hearing was held on intention to issue $434,000 of industrial development revenue bonds for Doe Beverage Company, Inc. 1U.5.2. Project. No one appeared. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-287, Bk. 70, pp. 2050-2054, TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS FOR DOE BEVERAGE COMPANY, INC. PROJECT, for an amount not to exceed $434,000. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch. Nays: Neuhauser, Perret. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-288, Bk. 70, pp. 2055-2060, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH JUCECO, INC., re $100,000 industrial development revenue bonds. 1Z 5' Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all(�Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.(plenro P"Wn F;,Q„« aad 4�-. ;Toll Xy. Q? 7),wnrr) Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-289, Bk. 70, pp. 2061-2065, FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1981 (JUCECO, INC. PROJECT), for 12/8/81. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Recommendations from Boards and Commissions noted as follows: Committee on Community Needs: (1) That the City not acquire the following properties for the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization /1,5W Project: 201 E. Benton Street, 912 S. Dubuque Street, and 914 S. Oubuque Street. This recommendation was made in light of the current austerity which led the Committee to consider possible cutbacks in the program which would not result in a loss of flood protection. (The estimated cost savings to the project is $209,000.) (2) That there are no problems which can be eliminated from the (1982 CDBG) budget at this time in order to provide additional funds for the Ralston Creek North Branch Dam. Recommendations of the Housing Commission: (1) That CDBG funds for FY82, X6.57 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES Vi_ Council Activities November 10, 1981 Page 5 specifically the $129,000 allocated for Housing Rehabilitation and the $12,000 for Code Enforcement be left alone, as they are, for those specific items, due to the fact that Housing Rehabilitation deals specifically with improving the quality of housing in our community, not only for the elderly, but ultimately those houses will remain livable, restored and not deteriorating. (2) That the CIP funds for FY82, specifically the $250,000 allocated and approved by Council for Assisted Housing be utilized for the purposes as outlined in the memo attached to the minutes of October 21-22 meetings. (3) That the Housing Commission would encourage the City Council to use Industrial Revenue Bonds for residential uses. Recommendation of the ResourcesfConservation Commission that at any time bus fares are raised, parking ees shall be raised by an equal or greater percentage. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-290, Bk. 70, pp. 2066-2067, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND POLICY FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, enlarging the area. Allan Wolfe, 1210 Grant Ct., appeared expressing concern re the proposed apartment structure to be built along Ralston Creek. Council discussed the proposed Ralston Creek Apartments, and noted reciept of previous history of area and mmo from City Councilmembe s present. l 0' all The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-291, Bk. 70, pp. 2068-2069, STATING THE DESIRE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS BE DESIGNATED THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-292, Bk. 70, pp. 2070-2073, APPROVING IOWA CITY'S 1982 THROUGH 1987 STREET //a d / CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM. City Manager Berlin noted that the Road Use Tax Fund report would be used only as a planning tool and the Council could change it. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to defer consideration of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation, Highway Division, concerning the Benton Street/Riverside Drive Improvements and rescinding of Resolution 81-261. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-293, Bk. 70, p. 2074, AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED PERMANENT POSITIONS ON THE PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, by abolishing a Development Programs 1fe- Coordinator and a Planner I position, and adding two Planner II positions. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES N Council Activities November 10, 1981 Page 6 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to defer for two weeks consideration of a resolution amending the number of authorized permanent /Z!4-/ positions on the Finance Department - Parking Division. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to defer for two weeks consider- ation of a resolution repealing the 1975 Personnel Rules and Regulations &1,5 Manual and establishing new and amended Personnel Policies Manual. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, 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 and second consideration and vote be waived and that ORDINANCE NO. 81-3042, Bk. 18, pp. 86-87, AMENDING ARTICLE V OF � CHAPTER 15 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, giving the City jurisdiction to deal with littering problems at the landfill, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the Ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the Ordinance adopted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn, 8:35 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried. JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY ' JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 4- t City Of Iowa City MEMORANDUM - DATE: October 30, 1981 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule Memoranda from the Transit Manager: a. Use of small buses in Richmond, Indiana b. Leased small buses First quarter report from the Public Library. Minutes of staff meeting of October 28, 1981 Article:. a. Sewer Project Aid is Doubtful as House, Senate Bills Differ Calendar for November 1981 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS- DES Id01NES Y City of IOWA City MEMORANDUM DATE: November 6, 1981 T0: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding transit assistance and meeting with UMTA Administrator. Copy of letter from Jim Leach regarding industrial revenue bonds. 1 Memorandum from Transit Manager regarding small buses from Rock Island. % Status report of Iowa City waste water facility. Copy of news release from the public library regarding service cuts. Articles: 1 a. Unusual scheme used in Baltimore's recovery b. Uninsured San Diego gambling on lawsuits Memorandum from the Department of Planningand ogram Development regardi.n report, Planning and Zoning Review: Application FeesMemorandum Department attachedHousing reportand Inspection Services regarding congregate housing with MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES 4. ■ City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: October 30, 1981 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule Memoranda from the Transit Manager: a. Use of small buses in Richmond, Indiana b. Leased small buses First quarter report from the Public Library. Minutes of staff meeting of October 28, 1981 Article:. a. Sewer Project Aid is Doubtful as House, Senate Bills Differ Calendar for November 1981 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES z- City of iovva City MEMOAN®V DATE: November 6, 1981 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding transit assistance and meeting with UMTA Administrator. Copy of letter from Jim Leach regarding industrial revenue bonds. 4 Memorandum from Transit Manager regarding small buses from Rock Island. /G Status report of Iowa City waste water facility. Copy of news release from the public library regarding service cuts. Articles: a. Unusual scheme used in Baltimore's recovery b. Uninsured San Diego gambling on lawsuits Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Program Development regarding report, "Planning and Zoning Review: Application Fees" .-S Memorandum from jDepartment ttachedHousing reportand Inspection Services regarding congreg,�' MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES R