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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-11-04 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES November 4, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/4/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Perret. Staff present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Kucharzak, Steinbach, Chiat, Hencin, Milkman, Vitosh, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 80-23, Side 1, 214-709. Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of November 9-15, 1980, as Youth Appreciation Week. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 10/21/80, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: 'Resources Conservation Comm. - 9/9/80 & 9/23/80;'Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -9/23/80• -Parks & Recreation Comm. -10/8/80; "Airport Comm. -10/22/80; SHuman Relations Comm. -10/27/80. Class C for Earle Motions: dba Dividend Bonded nd d Gas, 3 2ermit and S Dubuque nS Sunday Approving Class C Beer and Fair H4, 2425Muscatine Av Avenue; ApprovingfSunday s for gSales Class CFair, Inc. bBeer uPermit for Osco Drug, Inc. dba Osco Drug, Old Capitol Center, 201 S. Clinton. Resolutions: RES. 80-476, Bk. 64, p. 1230, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT TO MICHAEL 8. AND MARK A. ANDERSON dba THE ART GALLERY, 1200 Gilbert St.; RES. 80-477, Bk. 64, p. 1231, ISSUING A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $3,583,452.09 for the period of 9/1/80 thru 9/30/80, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Setting public hearings: Setting public hearing on a proposed resolution declaring that public convenience and necessity require the proposed taxicab service applied for City Cab Company within the City of Iowa City, Iowa for 12/2/80, at 7:30 P. M., in the Council Chambers. Setting public hearing for 11/18/80 on an ordinance amending Chapter 7, Animals and Fowls, of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City. RES. 80-478, Bk. 64, p. 1232, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON 11/18/80 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN ELECTRICAL REVISIONS, PHASE I, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CIT`i ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID SPECIFICATIONS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB A ` CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES E P Cecil Activities November 4, 1980 Page 2 Correspondence: Iowa State Bank re Industrial Revenue Bond financing for Cards Etcetera, Ltd.; Mark Henri, Ltd.; Rosja, Ltd., application has been forwarded to the applicants. Hawkeye Cab Co. re a cab stand in the 100 or 200 block of S. Clinton Street, City Clerk will respond. Patrick hlcCarney, Johnson County Civil Defense Director, re reactivitation of the Rider Street warning siren, referred to the City Manager for reply. Richard Osterman, President of the Iowa City Apartment Assn., re adoption of the new Housing Code, referred to the City Manager for reply. Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors re the reactivation of the Lincoln School siren, referred to the City Manager for reply. Della Grizel re the sidewalk snow removal program, referred to the City Manager for reply. Traffic Engr. memo re designation of the "One Hour Parking" on the east side of a portion of Orchard Street. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to defer for two weeks the third reading of an ordinance rezoning Jack I. Youngs property from RIA to R3A. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Perret absent. Richard Blum, 204 Rochester Ct., appeared and thanked Council for time ao/9 I spent with Boards and Commissions at the Annual Meeting. John Suchomel, 330' N. Lucas, appeared and commended Councilmember Vevera on the wonderful job he has done for Iowa City. A public hearing was held on the proposed ordinance amending the Municipal Code of the City of Iowa City, Iowa by adopting the HUD Housing Quality Standards in compliance with [louse File #2536 and additional standards and provisions of a revised Housing Code and which repeals the existing Housing Code; Ordinance No. 78-2891. Pat Fett, 1507 Tracy Lane, appeared representing the Resource Conservation Commission requesting inclusion of provisions for storm windows and doors into the new Code. Diane Klaus, Housing Comm.; Mark Hammer, Apartment Association; and Dan Cross, Protective Assn. Tenants; representatives of the Housing Code Task Force appeared for discussion. Mayor Balmer and Councilmember Lynch commended the Task Force for the many hours spent on the Code. A public hearing was held on the proposed amendments to the fifth year Hold -Harmless Community Development Block Grant budget. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on the intention to issue Industrial Development Bonds (Stephen's Project). City Manager Berlin stated that the papers had been reviewed by staff and the City's bonding consultant. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-479, Bk. 64, pp. 1233-1237, TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS (STEPHEN'S PROJECT). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Mayor Balmer announced the following vacancies for Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm. -three vacancies for three year terms expiring 1/1/84; Bd. of Adjustment -one vacancy for a five-year term expiring MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES '.i 114_� C ^ .il Activities No.ember 4, 1980 Page 3 1/1/86; Bd. of Appeals -two vacancies for three-year terms expiring 12/31/83; an Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers -one vacancy for a master plumber for a two-year 17/92? term expiring 12/31/82; Parks and Recreation Comm. -two vacancies for four- 'a0a9 year terms expiring 1/1/85; Senior Center Comm. -two vacancies for three-year_ terms expiring 12/31/82. These appointments will be made at the 12/16/80 regular Council meeting. Councilmember Neuhauser requested a list of individuals who had not served full terms. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Roberts, to appoint Richard Ziock, 207 l Myrtle Avenue, to fill an unexpired term on the 8d. of Appeals ending om/ 12/31/82. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Perret absent. The other vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/31/82 will be re -advertised. 3 Councilmember Neuhauser questioned whether a speed check had been done I on Rohret Road to determine the number of cars that used the road. City Manager will discuss the matter with Traffic Engineer. ;leuhauser also asked for a report on the number of extra buses that will needed for the winter _11,73 ; months. Councilmember Roberts expressed concern re pedestrian safety because of construction on N. Dubuque Street. City Manager will have Public Oa Works investigate. Mayor Balmer questioned whether the City had received e. information from the Nuclear Regulatory Comm. re transportation of wastes X34 thru Iowa City. City Manager stated that IDOT had not been contacted re the decision. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-480, Bk. 64, pp. 1238-1239, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL BY THE CREATION OF A POSITION, one public service trainee. Affirmative roll call 2,9301 vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried, a Recommendations of the Boards and Commissions noted: Human Rights Commission that amended by-laws be accepted or approved by the Commission. 0037 Parks and Recreation Commission that (1) Council approve the C.I.P. as amended: FY82 Recreation Center addition to provide four 003f racketball/handball courts; FY82 Miller Park; FY83 Neuzil Tract; FY84 Southwest Park; FY85 Caroline Park; FY 86 City Pool. (2) Council pursue acquisition of the Neuzil tract as per April 11, 1978 motion of the Commission (reaffirmed): That the south 200' (approximately 3 acres) of the 9 Neuzil Tract be purchased for a price not to exceed $25,000 per acres. The purchase would be financed as follows: University Heights paying h, Iowa City paying 4, and 's H.C.R.S. grant. Mayor Balmer questioned the status of the court battle with Rock Island. City Manager Berlin stated that a status ao�9 report would be prepared by the Legal Department. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-481, Bk. 64, pp. 1240-1245, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR WATER MAIN D�fO EXTENSION WITH MABEL CONKLIN WOODS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-482, Bk. 64, pp. 1246-1253, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 80-473 AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AT 916 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, 926 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET AND ' 930 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY PUBLIC AUCTION. City Attorney Hayek announced that Max Yocum had filed action against the City and a lk MICROFILMED BY i JORM MICR+LAB " CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES C"�:il Activities November 4, 1980 Page 4 hearing would be held on November 10, 1980. Max Yocum appeared for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-483, Bk. 64, p. 1254, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT SIX TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. 1Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-484, Bk. 64, p. 255, SETTING PARKING RATES FOR THE IOWA CITY PARKING SYSTEM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-485, Bk. 64, p. 1256, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT, one Information Specialist. Motion declared carried, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Balmer. Nays: Vevera. Absent: Perret. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-486, Bk. 64, PP. 1257-1258, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LOCATED IN BLOCKS 25 AND 26 OF EAST IOWA CITY, IOWA, (VACATED F STREET R.O.W. BETWEEN MUSCATINE AVENUE AND THIRD STREET). After discussion, Council agreed that adoption of the Resolution was subject to the condition that the triangular section of land next to the property on Muscatine Avenue would be conveyed to Svatos. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Lynch abstaining and Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-487 Bk. 64 I 1259-1294, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST PA CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND PLAZA TOWERS ASSOCIATES (URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL NO. 64- 1). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. er, seconded b 1295- Moved 304,APPROVINGSTHE PRELIMINARY ESIG,Nto adot PLANSPFOREPRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT a � ON URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AS PREPARED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS AND THE WESTERN FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION, bex'12 considered and given second vote for passage. Motion declared carried, 6/0, Perret absent. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, that ORD. 80-3010, Bk. 17, pp. 115-116, AMENDING SECTION 23-188(c) (TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, be passed and adopted at this time. Motion declared Y carried, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ba9 Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts. Nays: Vevera. Absent: Perret. lmer, � MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r f! i i F i i i F i f ! i ,I 1 C'�cil Activities November 4, 1980 Page 5 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn, 8:10 P.M. Motion declared carried. JOHN R. -8A-LM-ER-,-MAY-0R ATTEST: ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I (' City Of Iowa Cly MEMORANDUM DATE: October 24, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding D.E.Q. decision. i >I ;.i I I Copy of letter from the City Manager to Mr. William Sueppel regarding I I of Scott Boulevard. i t Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. North Side Study (' City Of Iowa Cly MEMORANDUM DATE: October 24, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding D.E.Q. decision. 1z Copy of letter from the City Manager to Mr. William Sueppel regarding progress of Scott Boulevard. i t Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. North Side Study b. Disposal of Houses on South Dubuque Streetd c. Status of NSI Budget sne Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Alley Paving Assessment Project b. Sidewalk Settlement in Newer Subdivisions River Corridor Sewers Project Weekly Progress Summary No. 14 �n5 Press release regarding hiring of Civil Rights Specialist. �D•S Minutes of staff meeting of October 15, 1980. Articles: a. Why retire here? Seven good reasons. .74 b. New York Area's Metropolitan Transportation Authority defies federal regulations aabi FY 1980 Annual Report, Iowa City Boards and Commissions. 0n/ a MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i t r '1 City of Iowa C i I MEMORANDUM DATE: October 31, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: I a. Code of Ethics b. Emergency Procedures - Elevators in Parking Ramps c. Status of North Side Lighting Project d. Meeting of Advisory Management Panel Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. Hershberger Plat - b. Hy -Vee Property Located West of South Gilbert Street and South of a Kirkwood Avenue Memorandum from the Finance Director concerning parking ramps hours of operation. ;..; i Memorandum from the City Engineer concerning City's share of Ellis Avenue paving project. Letter from the City Attorney regarding complaint of Deborah L. Greer. River I Corridor Sewers Project weekly � Y Progress report, No. 15. I Articles: 1 a. Thoughts on Leadership " I b. Controversy concerning handicapped continues Industrial Revenue Bond Policy. iLetter from City Attorney re Young rezoning request7� Affirmative Action Task Force minutes of October 21, 1980 2076a i ( I I + `1 i I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB i I� CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r ti City of Iowa C`)y MEMORANDUM DATE: October 24, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding D.E.Q. decision. 11 Copy of letter from the City Manager to Mr. William Sueppel regarding progress of Scott Boulevard. Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. North Side Study b. Disposal of Houses on South Dubuque Street c. Status of DISI Budget Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Alley Paving Assessment Project b. Sidewalk Settlement in Newer Subdivisions River Corridor Sewers Project Weekly Progress Summary No. 14 Press release regarding hiring of Civil Rights Specialist. Minutes of staff meeting of October 15, 1980. Articles: a. Why retire here? Seven good reasons. b. New York Area's Metropolitan Transportation Authority defies federal regulations FY 1980 Annual Report, Iowa City Boards and Commissions. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I I - - f i i ,Y I 1 I '; _ I ii , i ,i i _ I k f City of Iowa C`)y MEMORANDUM DATE: October 24, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding D.E.Q. decision. 11 Copy of letter from the City Manager to Mr. William Sueppel regarding progress of Scott Boulevard. Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. North Side Study b. Disposal of Houses on South Dubuque Street c. Status of DISI Budget Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Alley Paving Assessment Project b. Sidewalk Settlement in Newer Subdivisions River Corridor Sewers Project Weekly Progress Summary No. 14 Press release regarding hiring of Civil Rights Specialist. Minutes of staff meeting of October 15, 1980. Articles: a. Why retire here? Seven good reasons. b. New York Area's Metropolitan Transportation Authority defies federal regulations FY 1980 Annual Report, Iowa City Boards and Commissions. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I I r .. I 1 I '; 11-1, city of Iowa C^y MEMORANDUM DATE: October 31, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Code of Ethics b. Emergency Procedures - Elevators in Parking Ramps c. Status of North Side Lighting Project d. Meeting of Advisory Management Panel Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. Hershberger Plat b. Hy -Vee Property Located West of South Gilbert Street and South of Kirkwood Avenue Memorandum from the Finance Director concerning parking ramps hours of operation. Memorandum from the City Engineer concerning City's share of Ellis Avenue paving project. Letter from the City Attorney regarding complaint of Deborah L. Greer. River Corridor Sewers Project weekly progress report, No. 15. Articles: a. Thoughts on Leadership b. Controversy concerning handicapped continues Industrial Revenue Bond Policy. Letter from City Attorney re Young rezoning request Affirmative Action Task Force minutes of October 21, 1980 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MINES A � J d ,y r.