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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
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Mayor declared the motion carried.
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JOHN R. SALME MAYO
ATTEST
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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
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Informal Council
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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.
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