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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-12-30 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES December 30, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 12/30/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Chiat, Schmeiser, Gannon, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-23, Side, 1180-2010. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, special Council mtg., 12/15/80, and reg. Council mtg., 12/16/80, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Riverfront Comm. -12/3/80; Committee on Community Needs -12/3/80; Airport Comm. -12/11/80. Motions: Suspension or Remission of Taxes on Account of Age or ;IQ97 Infirmity for Mildred Jennings. Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,361,558.95 for the period of November 1 through November 30, 1980, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Resolutions, Book 65: RES. 80-533, p. 1524-1525, ACCEPTING THE WORK �q ON THE BDI SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT, 1980 LETTING, pavement and storm r�iLJ sewers as constructed by Metro Pavers, Inc. of Iowa City. Motions: Setting public hearing to consider the Lower Ralston �� Creek/Small Cities Grantee' Performance Report for the program year ended 1526-1527, setting a �- 10/31/80 for 1/13/81, and RES. 80-534, Bk. 65, pp. public hearing for 1/13/81 on a proposed conveyance of real property owned by the City of Iowa City (a portion of vacated Sand Lake Drive). i Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that Council meetings + ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two is to be finally be suspended, that the prior to the meeting at which it passed first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 80-3016, Bk. 17, pp. 180-182, REZONING A PORTION OF JACK I. YOUNG'S PROPERTY FROM R1A to R3A,—' vote be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by unanimous, Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at 7/0, all Councilmembers this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SIGN REGULATIONS FOR THE CBS ZONE, be considered and given first vote for 236, passage. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to amend the Ordinance as written by changing Section II.A. 8(b) from 50 to 25 square feet per sign face. Roll call vote on amending ordinance failed, 2/5, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Perret. Nays: Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Blamer. Absent: none. Motion declared defeated. Affirmative roll call vote on first MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR(+ILAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Cecil Activities De,.amber 30, 1980 Page 2 vote for passage, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Erdahl, Perret. Absent: none. Motion declared carried. Haywood Belle, representing Able Construction Co., appeared questioning the language used regarding the minority goal in ads and specifications for 0304 federal projects. Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 5/1/83 on the Planning and Zoning Commission. This appointment will be made at the 7 D5 2/10/81 meeting of the City Council. Mayor Balmer expressed regret on the resignation of Robert Ogesen, and noted appreciation of his nine years of service. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint Eugenia McGee, 1316 Center Avenue, to the Committee'on Community Needs for an unexpired term ending 7/1/82. 366 Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to appoint Joan Jehle, 419 7th Avenue, to the Mayor's Youth Employment Board for a three-year term expiring 12/30/83. :2307 Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Roberts commented on the article in the paper stating that 16 firefighters were protecting 50,000 people and stated that these figures were incorrect. Councilmember Neuhauser questioned if a time had been set to meet with Congressman Leach. Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated that the Congressman's office would notify the City of a time. Recommendation of the Committee on Community Needs that the City Council approve the changes in the by-laws recommended by the Committee, referred to the 3316 Rules Committee. Recommendation of the Riverfront Commission that the City /I Council approve the adoption of the by-laws as amended by the Commission, a referred to the Rules Committee. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-535, Bk. 65, pp. 1528-1530, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT TWO TO THE AGREEMENT WITH OUT OF DANGER, INC., DBA AID AND ALTERNATIVES FOR VICTIMS OF SPOUSE ABUSE, FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 221a, BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, REHABILITATE, AND UTILIZE A SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF SPOUSE ABUSE. Resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Absent: none. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-536, Bk. 65, pp. j t 1531-1532, APPROVING FINAL ELEMENT OF THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS FOR SIGNAGE ; j FOR OLD CAPITOL CENTER (URBAN RENEWAL PARCELS 83-1 AND 84-1). Annette Lilly, Chairman of the Design Review Committee, appeared. Individual Councilmembers expresed their opinions re the color and sign. Resolution adopted 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Erdahl, Perret. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to defer consideration of a resolution authorizing mailing of City position letter reference Sam 2314 Hershberger subdivision to William Meardon. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r' Akcil Activities December 30, 1980 Page 3 Moved UTHORIZINGSTHEn MAY Ry TO EXECUTE AND to adopt HE CEITY CLERK ATO ATTEST pp. N /5� AGREEMENT WITH DBL PARTNERSHIP REGARDING ACCESS TO SCOTT BOULEVARD. Resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Lynch Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Nays: Erdahl. Motion declared carried. Moved d by UTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANDTHE DTIo adopt CLERKTOATTEST TH 1539-1555, E . PRELIMINARY LOAN COIITRACT FOR PROJECT IOWA 22-3. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with Roberts the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, . Nays: Balmer, Vevera. Absent: none. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seLonded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-539, Bk. 65, p. 1556, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN ELECTRICAL REVISIONS, PHASE I, TO a 31Z TOWN AND COUNTRY ELECTRIC COMPANY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $19,315.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer commented that the bids were all considerably below the engineer's estimate. Moved 1570,AUTHORIZING eTHE sISSUANCE bOF $1,600,000 INy Neubauser, to dAGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT5OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (YOUNKERS, ..a3 /F INC. PROJECT) SERIES 1980, WITH THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE BONDS TO BE TO DOD TO BUSINESS IRN THECSTATEOOFAWARE IOWA,CFOROTHEION DULY PURPOSE OFALIFIED DEFRAYINGAND THETCOSTZOF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING A COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY'OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, CONSISTING OF THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING OF CERTAIN RETAIL FACILITIES; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY .OF AN INDENTURE OF TRUST TO SECURE SAID BONDS; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND YOUNKERS, INC.; THE ASSIGNMENT BY THE CITY TO THE TRUSTEE OF THE RIGHTS AND INTEREST OF THE CITY IN AND TO SAID LOAN AGREEMENT; THE SALE OF SAID BONDS; APPOINTMENT OF A TRUSTEE; AND RELATED MATTERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Councilmembers Neuhauser and Balmer reported on the good comments they had received regarding the new building and how proud they were that Younkers was part of downtown. i Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 8:30 P.M. Motion declared carried. ATTEST: JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES COMP LET E DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES December 30, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 12/30/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Chiat,Schmeiser, Gannon, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-23, Side, 1180-2010. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, special Council mtg., 12/15/80, and reg. Council mtg., 12/16/80, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. MinuCommitteeton Community rds Needsnd Commissions: Rirfront 12/3/80; Airport C mmVeComm.-12/3/80; 12/11/8o Motions: Suspension or Remission of Taxes on Account of Age or Infirmity for Mildred Jennings. Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,361,558.95 for the period of November 1 through November 30, 1980, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Resolutions, Book 65: RES. 80-533, p. 1524-1525, ACCEPTING THE WORK ON THE BDI SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT, 1980 LETTING, pavement and storm sewers as constructed by Metro Pavers, Inc. of Iowa City. Motions: Setting public hearing to consider the Lower Ralston Creek/Small Cities Grantee Performance Report for the eprogram year ended 10/31/80 for 1/13/81, and RES. 80-534, Bk. 65, pp. g a public hearing for 1/13/81 on a proposed conveyance of real property owned by the City of Iowa City (a portion of vacated Sand Lake Drive). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. 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 ORD. 80-3016, Bk. 17, pp. 180-182, REZONING A PORTION OF JACK I. YOUNG'S PROPERTY FROM RIA to R3A, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SIGN REGULATIONS FOR THE CBS ZONE, be considered and given first vote for passage. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to amend the Ordinance as written by changing Section II.A. 8(b) from 50 to 25 square feet per sign face. Roll call vote on amending ordinance failed, 2/5, with the following division of h N h user Roberts Vevera, Blamer. vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Perret. Nays. Lync eu a , Absent: none. Motion declared defeated. Affirmative roll call vote on first MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES R Council Activities December 30, 1980 Page 2 vote for passage, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Erdahl, Perret. Absent: none. Motion declared carried. Haywood Belle, representing Able Construction Co., appeared questioning the language used regarding the minority goal in ads and specifications for federal projects. Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 5/1/83 on the Planning and Zoning Commission. This appointment will be made at the 0/1 meinhe resignat oentofg R bertof theOgesen, andilnot da appeciationxof chis nineeyearstof service. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint Eugenia McGee, 1316 Center Avenue, to the Committee on Community Needs for an unexpired term ending 7/1/82. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to appoint Joan Jehle, 419 7th Avenue, to the Mayor's Youth Employment Board for a three-year term expiring 12/30/83. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Roberts commented on the article in the paper stating that 16 firefighters were protecting 50,000 people and stated that these figures were incorrect. Councilmember Neuhauser questioned if a time had been set to meet with Congressman Leach. Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated that the Congressman's office would notify the City of a time. Recommendation of the Committee on Community Needs that the City Council approve the changes in the by-laws recommended by the Committee, referred to the Rules Committee. Recommendation of the Riverfront Commission that the City Council approve the adoption of the by-laws as amended by the Commission, referred to the Rules Committee. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-535, Bk. 65, pp - 1528 -1530, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT TWO TO THE AGREEMENT WITH OUT OF DANGER, INC., DBA AID AND ALTERNATIVES FOR VICTIMS OF SPOUSE ABUSE, FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, REHABILITATE, AND UTILIZE A SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF SPOUSE ABUSE. Resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Absent: none. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-536, Bk. 65, pp. 1531-1532, APPROVING FINAL ELEMENT OF THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS FOR SIGNAGE FOR OLD CAPITOL CENTER (URBAN RENEWAL PARCELS 83-1 AND 84-1), Annette Lilly, Chairman of the Design Review Committee, appeared. Individual Councilmembers expresed their opinions re the color and sign. Resolution adopted 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Erdahl, Perret. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to defer consideration of a resolution authorizing mailing of City position letter reference Sam Hershberger subdivision to William Me Councilmembers present. ardon. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities December 30, 1980 Page 3 Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-537, 8k. 65, pp. 1533-1538, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH DBL PARTNERSHIP REGARDING ACCESS TO SCOTT BOULEVARD. Resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Lynch Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Nays: Erdahl. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-538, Bk. 65, pp. 1539-1555, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE PRELIMINARY LOAN CONTRACT FOR PROJECT IOWA 22-3. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Nays: Balmer, Vevera. Absent: none. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-539, Bk. 65, p. 1556, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN ELECTRICAL REVISIONS, PHASE I, TO TOWN AND COUNTRY ELECTRIC COMPANY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $19,315.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer commented that the bids were all considerably below the engineer's estimate. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-540, BK. 65, 1557- 1570, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,600,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (YOUNKERS, INC. PROJECT) SERIES 1980, WITH THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE BONDS TO BE LOANED TO YOUNKERS, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION DULY QUALIFIED AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF IOWA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING A COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY -OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, CONSISTING OF THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING OF CERTAIN RETAIL FACILITIES; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE OF TRUST TO SECURE SAID BONDS; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND YOUNKERS, INC.; THE ASSIGNMENT BY THE CITY TO THE TRUSTEE OF THE RIGHTS AND INTEREST OF THE CITY IN AND TO SAID LOAN AGREEMENT; THE SALE OF SAID BONDS; APPOINTMENT OF A TRUSTEE; AND RELATED MATTERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Councilmembers Neuhauser and Balmer reported on the good comments they had received regarding the new building and how proud they were that Younkers was part of downtown. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 8:30 P.M. Motion declared carried. JOHN R. BAL ER, MA Y OR ATTEST:,, ABBIE S OLFUS, C1bY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES LCA City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: December 19, 1980 j TO: City Council FROM: City Manager j RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule 1 Memo from JCCOG regarding dedication ceremony of the Downtown Transit staging area. River Corridor Sewers Project weekly progress report No. 22 czlaL Letter from the Chairman of the Senior Center Commission. a Minutes of the December 10 staff meeting Articles: a. Local option tax authority recommended a oc b. City loses on snowy sidewalk i 1 _ I i _ I I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES L L i City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: December 24, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Wednesday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Community Technology Initiatives Program b. Invitation to Year Ender Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding bus overcrowding. Affirmative Action Task Force minutes Of the December 9, 1980, meeting. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES City of Iowa C y MEMORANDUM DATE: December 19, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule Memo from JCCOG regarding dedication ceremony of the Downtown Transit staging area. River Corridor Sewers Project weekly progress report No. 22 Letter from the Chairman of the Senior Center Commission. Minutes of the December 10 staff meeting Articles: a'. Local option tax authority recommended b. City loses on snowy sidewalk MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 'I 1 1 City of Iowa C y MEMORANDUM DATE: December 19, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule Memo from JCCOG regarding dedication ceremony of the Downtown Transit staging area. River Corridor Sewers Project weekly progress report No. 22 Letter from the Chairman of the Senior Center Commission. Minutes of the December 10 staff meeting Articles: a'. Local option tax authority recommended b. City loses on snowy sidewalk MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES