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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-11-16 Council minutesa COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES November 16, 1981 Iowa City Council, special meeting, 11/16/81, 3:10 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch (3:15 P.M.), Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Vitosh, Seydel, Woito, Stolf.us. Notice of Call of Special Council Meeting received by all Councilmembers. Tape-recorded on Tape 81-14, Side 1, 1650-2137. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-294, Bk. 70, TE FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED INCREASE IN AMOUNT OF pp. 2075-2082, FIXING A DA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (Henry Louis, Inc. Project), in the amount of. $95,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Councilmember Lynch arrived, 3:15 P.M. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-395, Bk. 70, pp. 2083-2095, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (RALSTON CREEK APARTMENTS, LTD. PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE, CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SAID BONDS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Developer Clark and Atty. Holland were present to answer questions. Perret outlined and discussed his concerns regarding i this project. Seydel and Vitosh explained provision for units available 1 for low/moderate income persons. The Mayor declared the resolution j adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: ' Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl. Nays: Perret. I Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 3:30 P.M. The i Mayor declared the motion carried. i JOHN R. SALME MAYO ATTEST ABBIE LSTOLFXUS, CITY CLERK j MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES _7__1Q INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 16, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 16, 1981, at 3:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Vevera, Roberts, Erdahl, Perret. Council- man -elect McDonald. Absent: Lynch, Neuhauser (3:10 PM). Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Woito, Vitosh. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel k81-14, Side 1, 1494 to 1650 and 2137 to 2270. There was a short special meeting taped at 1650-2137. COUNCIL BUSINESS 1494-1650 1. Berlin stated that he had called and reminded Old Capitol that they were to give and update and progress report regarding Parcel 64. 2. The City Manager also called attention to an item added to the informal agenda, a tour of the Ecumenical Housing building. 3. The Clerk asked Councilmembers to bring in their Codes for addition of Supplement 10. 4. Berlin advised that the state is interested in having a stop light at Burlington, and there would be a memo in Friday's packet regarding it and fundipg. Also he is getting complaints that a left -turn is needed at the Dubuque/Church signal. 5. Erdahl advised that he would not be attending the November 23 and 24th meetings. 6. Regarding the personnel rules and regulations, those present advised that they were satisfied. Berlin clarified the difference in time of probation between Police and Fire was because of the collective bargaining agreements. Perret suggested approving by Resolution the Administrative and Confidential employees rights. Berlin stated that the benefits are approved through the budget. SPECIAL MEETING HELD HERE. Neuhauser present, 3:10. Lynch present, 3:15 PM.1650-2137 AGENDA 2137-2270 1. Erdahl noted his concern regarding industrial revenue bonds for Juceco. It is a small local business, and the developer will attend the public hearing. 2. Berlin pointed out that Woito was present if there were any questions regarding the beer license for Star Port, or questions regarding young people playing video games in bars. As the matter has been settled, there were no questions.about Star Port. 3. Neuhauser and Lynch were given the opportunity to discuss the personnel rules and regulations. There were no comments. 4. Erdahl suggested having an assistant attorney present for .discussion of special cases they are working on. Jansen will be giving an update on his progress. EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved y Perret, seconded by Vevera to adjourn to executive session under Sec. 20, to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations; as such discussion is exempted MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB -CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES Informal Council Page 2 November 16, 1981 from the provisions of Chapter 28A according to Chapter 20.17(3). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 4:50 P.M. Staff - members present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Carroll, Eggers, Kron. Library Trustee Riley Grimes, and Councilmember-elect McDonald also present. Tape- recorded on Reel #24, Side 2, 351-567. Councilman Erdahl left the meeting before discussion started, 4:50 P.M. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser to adjourn. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0. C i MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES