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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-10-07 Council minutesINFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 22, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: September 22, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Lynch, Roberts, Neuhauser, Perret, 1:45 PM, Vevera, 1:45 PM, Erdahl, 1:50 PM. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel H80-20, Side 1, 2224 -End, Side 2, 1-2545. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. 2224-2324 PreT. & Final LSNRD-Thomas & Betts P anning & Zoning Comm. reconmen ed approval subject to compliance with stormwater management. Boobhroy explained the dedications and easements. The resolution will be presented at the formal meeting Tues. Berlin called attention to a staff meeting with T&B representatives regarding Dept. of Environmental Quality requirements regarding treatment of wastewater, to be held on Tues. morning. Councilmen Perret, Vevera present, 1:45 P.M. AGENDA-COUNCILTIME 2324 -End 1. Assistant,City Manager Helling introduced Anne Carroll, the new Human Relations Director. 2. Bids for the Towing and Storage contract were compared, and previous problems with Russell's Towing were discussed. Fees were questioned. Staff will check computation of fees and report back Tues. night. Councilman Erdahl present, 1:50 P.M. 3. City Manager Berlin explained that the charge for lease of the Davis Building was in line with the previous contract. 4. Several Councilmembers agreed with use of Alternative.N4 regarding the construction of the Mercer Park Building, as listed on the agenda. 5. Berlin advised that the Resolution for joint maintenance agreement with Ecumenical Housing Corp. was a HUD requirement. 6. Councilmembers Vevera & Perret had several questions regarding the proposed computer system including number of personnel, expansion plans, cooperation with other agencies. The parking system will be moving to the Mall ramp and the computer will be installed in the current parking system area. Vitosh will meet with Vevera & Perret to clarify the proposal. 7. Regarding the sale of the alley to Hy -Vee, Council will defer the item, Side 2 and staff will continue to meet and negotiate with Hy -Vee. 1-110 8. Neuhauser requested a temporary stop -sign at Madison & Iowa to facilitate pedestrian crossing. 9. Schmeiser called attention to the first meeting of Johnson Co. Council of Governments on Sept. 29th for adoption of a 28E agreement, etc. 10. Berlin questioned scheduling of JCCOG meetings, on Tues. or other night opposite Council's regular Council meeting week. Councilmembers preferred not to meet on Tuesday, as if a special meeting needed to be called, they would want to keep Tuesday night open for that purpose. ���I� _LIBRARY SITE Chiat present. Side 2, CFiiat memo n pac et noted. The bid proposal will include the parking lot 110-297 area. Berlin noted some action by the Rock Island RR on resolving the issue of the parking lot behind the Recreation Center. Need for a consultant to investigate, not a staff person, explained. Councilmembers wanted several MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council September 22, 1980 options for re -use to consider, for private or public use. Berlin advised that remodeling costs would be significant. An in-house report on proposed City office space requirements was requested as an aid to the consultant. Neuhauser remembered that Council had agreed during the referendum for the Library bond issue that the library site was to be put back on the tax rolls. Staff will research. Chiat noted that the appraisals might be ordered after the consultant's report had been submitted. FEASIBILITY STUDY Berlin reported tl in packet noted. for the design of the letter from A take in the area Council had given WASTE UL at the Univeristy would pay for 50% of the study. Memo The additional city funding could come from the funding the plant and interceptors. Neuhauser called attention to ty. Pat White, and Berlin advised that this study would hat White is interested in. Hunzinger was informed that approval to the study requested. 297-340 INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND POLICY Chiat, Hauer, Vitosh; Tom Summy present. 340-900 City Manager's memo in pac et noted, with attached draft of process for obtaining information from an applicant attached. He is waiting for the Federal report on industrial revenue bonds before a Council policy is drafted. Council discussed need for definition of 'betterment of community' and 'public interest'; investigation of security for bonds; reasons for issuance of industrial revenue bonds; inclusion of areas adjacent to the urban renewal area; City bond rating/effect of default. Neuhauser question- ed use of question All, Hauer explained. Vitosh requested adding a 30 -day time limit for setting up sale of bonds. Staff will provide bond agreements showing how requirements are passed on if the building is sold. Staff will also draft material on commercial -CBD, industrial and housing policy. Berlin reported later that the bank would guarantee the bonds for Sumy/Stephens. PARKING RAMP HOURS Vitosh, Fowler present. 900-1140 Vitosh memo in packet noted. Concern with closing the Penney parking lot before both ramps are open was expressed. Both ramps should be ready by Nov. 1st, and possibly Penneys and Younkers. Removal of the surface of the Penney parking lot was discussed. Staff will determine when Old Capitol really needs the lot. General approval was given to proceed with the evening charges." MELROSE COURT SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION Woito, Brachtel present, Wolraich. 1140-1927 Brac to memo n pac et note tty. Woito presented information re State and Local codes, options and consequences. Council discussed amending the local code so it is consistent with State Law; factors used in the traffic study; use of 15 MPH sign for curve warning; bicycle traffic not taken into consideration in study. Council will vote on the stop -sign, defer Item A20. GILBERT STREET RAILROAD CROSSING 1927-1950 Counci me ers avore repair of the crossing as explained in the memo, from the City Manager on the Highway 6 crossing. Staff will investigate funding. YEAR END FINANCIAL REPORT Vitosh present. 1950-2425 Vitosh Aug. 22nd memo discussed. Expenditures were under budget because of cut in street maintenance and salaries. As salaries are usually 4% under budget, staff will program in a 2% reduction next year. Vitosh advised deletion of remodeling of Service Bldg. (page 4 of recommendations) as cost would be $200,000 not $35,000. Some concerns re need to acquire ACT Drive and downsizing of police cars were expressed. There was general Council agreement to amend the budget by $3,500 for cost overruns for the Service Building Modular Project and $7,400 for police cars. Meeting adjourned, 5:15 PM. MICROFIL711S11A1118S JORM M CEDAR RAPIDS MINUTES OF OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/23/80 Iowa City Council, September 23, 1980, reg. mtg., 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret (7:33), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor Balmer proclaimed Diabetes Bike Ride Day, September 28, 1980. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Lynch, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calender be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 9/9/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -8/26/80; Board of Library Trustees -8/28/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 63: RES. 80- 414, p. 1045, APPROVING CLASS 8 BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-415, p. 1046, SUNDAY SALES FOR GODFATHER'S PIZZA, 531 Highway 1 West. RES. 80-416, p. 1047, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-417, p. 1048, SUNDAY SALES FOR FELIX AND OSCAR'S, 5 S. Dubuque Street. RES. 80-418, p. 1049, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $3,190,652.51 for the period of July 1 through July 31, 1980, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Motion setting public hearing on 10/7/80 to adopt the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code. RES. 80-419, Bk. 63, pp. 1050-1051, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FY81 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, by L. L..Pell ing Co. RES. 80-420, BK. 63, pp. 1052-1053, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS - CURB RAMP AND SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM (HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD), by Wolf Construction, Inc. RES. 80-421, Bk. 63, pp. 1054-1055, ACCEPTING THE SANITARY SEWER IN BARKER'S FIRST ADDITION, as constructed by Knowling Bros. Contract Co. RES. 80-422, Bk. 63, pp. 1056-1057, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE LOWER CITY PARK BIKE TRAIL FY81, by L.L. Pelling Co. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Knights of Columbus requesting two parking stalls for the handicapped in the 300 block of Washington MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+L A B CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions September 23, 1980 Street. Councilmember Perret arrived, 7:33 Page 2 P.M. Ltr. from Richard Summerwill re proposed issuance of industrial revenue bonds for Stephens of Iowa City. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-423, BK. 63, pp. 1058-1059, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LSNRD OF THOMAS & BETTS/ANSLEY CORPORATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer announced that items N6, the holding of a public hearing and q7, the resolution relating to issuance of industrial revenue bonds to Thomas & Betts would be discussed at this time. ' There were no objections. A public hearing was held on intention to issue $5,500,00 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for the Thomas & Betts Corporation Project. Martin Kelly and Hadji Dayala, representatives of Thomas & Betts, appeared.- Keith Kafer, Executive Vice -President of Chamber of Commerce, commended Council for their 'action. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-424, Bk. 63, pp. 1060-1072, RELATING TO THE HOLDING OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVING PROCEEDING WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,500,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT.OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, that j ORD. 80-3007, Bk. 17, pp. 94-96, OPENING MELROSE COURT TO MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM ONLY GREENWOOD DRIVE, be passed and adopted at this time. Roll call vote on final vote for passage carried, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Perret, Erdahl, Neuhauser. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-425, Bk. 63, pp. 1073-1076, TO LEASE OFFICE SPACE ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE DAVIS BUILDING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-426, Bk. 63, pp. 1077-1083, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES TO GORDON RUSSELL ENTERPRISES dba RUSSELL'S TOWING SERVICE, as amended. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present and Lynch abstaining. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt September 23, 1980 RES. 80-427, Bk. 63, p. 1084, REJECTING BIDS FOR Page 3 THE MERCER PARK CONCESSION/RESTROOM BUILDING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-428, Bk. 63, pp. 1085-1091, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A JOINT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE ECUMENICAL HOUSING CORPORATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to ' adopt RES. 80-429, Bk. 63, pp. 1092-1093, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT EXTENDING THE CLOSING DATE OF THE REAL ESTATE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ECUMENICAL HOUSING CORPORATION, as -- I amended. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-430, Bk. 63, pp. 1094-1095, ESTABLISHING TIME AND PLACE OF MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch. Nays: Perret, Vevera. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-431, Bk. 63, pp. 1096-1097, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL IN THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT.' Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, .Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Roberts, Vevera. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-432, Bk. 63, pp. 1098-1099, AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1981. Resolution adopted, 6/1, Vevera ! voting "no". Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the resolution authorizing the sale of real property owned by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, located in Block Two of Cook, Sargent and Downey's Addition be tabled. Motion withdrawn. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Lynch, to defer the above mentioned resolution indefinitely. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-433, Bk. 63, p. 1100, DIRECTING THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO INSTALL A FOUR-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF MELROSE COURT AND BROOKLYN PARK DRIVE. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, Erdahl, Lynch, Perret, Neuhauser. Nays: Balmer, Roberts. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to defer September 23, 1980 for one month the ordinance amending Section 23-189 Page 4 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City providing for the reduction of the speed limit on Melrose Court. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, 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. 80-3008, Bk. 17, pp. 97-111, REGULATING THE USE OF THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SEWERS AND DRAINS, PRIVATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL, THE INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF BUILDING SEWERS, AND THE DISCHARGE OF WATERS AND WASTES INTO THE PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THEREOF IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, COUNTY OF JOHNSON, STATE OF IOWA, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts abstaining. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch '"that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts abstaining. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded. by Perret, to adjourn 8:55 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. For a more detailed and complete description of Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office o Ci y Cl inance Department. ga /JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR /AB IE STOLM� OV.-e, JtV4.4.) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES N COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES September 23, 1980 Iowa City Council, September 23, 1980, reg. mtg., 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret (7:33), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Woito, Vitosh, Meisel, Schmadeke, Scholten, Chiat, Hauer, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 80-19, Side 1, 2322 -End and Side 2, 1-628. Mayor Balmer proclaimed Diabetes Bike Ride Day, September 28, 1980. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Lynch, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calender be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 9/9/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. i Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -8/26/80; Board of Library Trustees -8/28/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 63: RES. 80-414, p. 1045, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-415, p. 1046, SUNDAY SALES FOR T.I. INVESTMENTS, INC. dba GODFATHER'S PIZZA, 531 Highway 1 West. RES. 80- 416, p. 1047, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-417, p. 1048, SUNDAY SALES FOR ASK CO., dba FELIX AND OSCAR'S, 5 S. Dubuque Street. RES. 80-418, p. 1049, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $3,190,652.51 for the period of July 1 through July 31, 1980, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Motion setting public hearing on 10/7/80 to adopt the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code as prepared by the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs Association. Public hearing will be held at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. RES. 80-419, Bk. 63, pp. 1050-1051, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FY81 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, by L.L. Pelling Co. RES. 80-420, BK. 63, pp. 1052-1053, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS - CURB RAMP AND SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM (HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD), by Wolf Construction, Inc. RES. 80-421, Bk. 63, pp. 1054-1055, ACCEPTING THE SANITARY SEWER IN BARKER'S FIRST ADDITION, as constructed by Knowling Bros. Contract Co. RES. 80-422, Bk. 63, pp. 1056-1057, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE LOWER CITY PARK BIKE TRAIL FY81, by L.L. Pelling Co. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Knights of Columbus requesting two parking stalls for the handicapped in the 300 block of Washington Street. Councilmember Perret arrived, 7:33 P.M. Ltr. from Richard Summerwill re proposed issuance of industrial revenue bonds for Stephens of Iowa City. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES F. 1 C ^ _il Activities September 23, 1980 Page 2 Affirmative roll Call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-423, BK. 63, pp. 1058-1059, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LSNRD OF THOMAS & BETTS/ANSLEY CORPORATION. Mike Kammerer, Shive Hattery, thanked City staff members for their help. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer announced that items #6, the holding of a public hearing and N7, the resolution relating to issuance of industrial revenue bonds to Thomas & Betts would be discussed at this time. There were no objections. i A public hearing was held on intention to issue $5,500,00 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for the Thomas & Betts Corporation Project. Martin Kelly and Hadji Dayala, representatives of Thomas & Betts, appeared and explained how the gold plating process and sludge removal will comply with City, County and State regulations. Keith Kafer, Executive Vice -President of Chamber of Commerce, commended Council for their action. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-424, Bk. 63, pp. 1060-1072, RELATING TO THE HOLDING OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVING PROCEEDING WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,500,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer stated he was pleased the plant would remain in Iowa City. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, that ORD. 80-3007, Bk. 17, pp. 94- i 96, OPENING MELROSE COURT TO MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM ONLY GREENWOOD DRIVE, be passed and adopted at this time. Roll call vote on final vote for passage carried, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Perret, Erdahl, Neuhauser. Councilmember i Neuhauser voiced concern with this action. Councilmember Erdahl expressed his concerns in the area of hazardous wastes, and requested assistance of someone with impartial expertise for evaluation. City Manager Berlin will check with Veenstra & Kimm Engineers. Councilmember Neuhauser questioned whether the policy for commercial area Industrial Revenue Bonds could be amended to require them to go thru the Design Review process. Councilmember Lynch and others requested a recent report from Old Capitol on opening dates and other information for the new mall. Councilmember Vevera questioned when the crossarm would be repaired on First Avenue railroad crossing, since railroad service is coming back into the City. Keith Kafer, Chamber of Commerce, stated the crossing would be repaired. City Manager will investigate when sidewalk will be installed on Washington and Madison. Regarding the status of AMTRAK service, Mr. Kafer reported that freight lines would be first. Councilmembers offered assistance in obtaining AMTRAK service to community. 1 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-425, Bk. 63, pp. 1073-1076, TO LEASE OFFICE SPACE ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE DAVIS BUILDING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers Present. City Mgr. Berlin will check to make sure we are meeting safety codes. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Cc :il Activities September 23, 1980 Page 3 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-426, Bk. 63, pp. 1077-1083, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES TO GORDON RUSSELL ENTERPRISES dba RUSSELL'S TOWING SERVICE, as amended. Asst. City Manager Helling noted the two changes in agreement. Page 3, Section 3, paragraph a, the following sentence should be added to the end of the paragraph. "Actual expenses shall not include costs paid by any reclaiming owner." Page 1, Section 1, paragraph a, should read as follows: 'Russell's Towing is hereby designated as the Agent of the City for the towing and storage of vehicles impounded pursuant to Section 23-21 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, 1979, the disposition of abandoned vehicles pursuant to Section 321.89 of the Code of Iowa; together with other such towing as may be designated by the City." Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present and Lynch abstaining. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-427, Bk. 63, p. 1084, REJECTING BIDS FOR THE MERCER PARK CONCESSION/RESTROOM BUILDING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-428, Bk. 63, pp. 1085-1091, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A JOINT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE ECUMENICAL HOUSINGCORPORATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-429, Bk. 63, pp. 1092-1093, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT EXTENDING THE CLOSING DATE OF THE REAL ESTATE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ECUMENICAL HOUSING CORPORATION, as amended. City Manager Berlin explained the amendment re the demolition of the loading dock. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-430, Bk. 63, pp. 1094-1095, ESTABLISHING TIME AND PLACE OF MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch. Nays: Perret, Vevera. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-431, Bk. 63, pp. 1096-1097, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL IN THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Roberts, Vevera. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-432, Bk. 63, pp. 1098-1099, AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1981. Resolution adopted, 6/1, Vevera voting "no". This would provide for the acquisition of the computer system. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the resolution authorizing the sale of real property owned by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, located in Block Two of Cook, Sargent and Downey's Addition (west of Gilbert Street and south of Kirkwood Avenue) be tabled. Motion withdrawn. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Lynch, to defer the above mentioned resolution indefinitely. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRL AB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Co it Activities September 23, 1980 Page 4 Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-433, Bk. 63, p. 1100, DIRECTING THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO INSTALL A FOUR-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF MELROSE COURT AND BROOKLYN PARK DRIVE. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, Erdahl, Lynch, Perret, Neuhauser. Nays: Balmer, Roberts. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to defer for one month the ordinance amending Section 23-189 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City providing for the reduction of the speed limit on Melrose Court. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. (The ordinance will be considered at the October 21, 1980, meeting of the Council.) Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, 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. 80-3008, Bk. 17, pp. 97-111, REGULATING THE USE OF THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SEWERS AND DRAINS, PRIVATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL, THE INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONOFBUILDING SEWERS, AND THE DISCHARGE OF WATERS AND WASTES INTO THE PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THEREOF IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, COUNTY OF JOHNSON, STATE OF IOWA, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts abstaining. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, that the ..ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts abstaining. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 8:55 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. . JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR ATTEST ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES October 7, 1980 Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 10/7/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Helling, Hayek, Hencin, Milkman, Farmer, Chiat, Knight, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 80-19, Side 2, 795- 1343. Mayor Balmer announced the additions of Pizza Hut Beer Permit and Breadline Sunday Sales application to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 9/23/80, subject to correction by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Parks & Recreation Comm. - 9/10/80; Housing Comm. -9/3/80; Human Rights Comm. -9/22/80; Airport Comm. -6/26/80 & 9/29/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 63: RES. 80-440, P. 1113, APPROVING CLASS 8 BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-441, pp. 1114-1115, SUNDAY SALES FOR MICHAEL CHAN dba CANTON HOUSE, 713-715 S. Riverside Drive. RES. 80- 442, p. 1116, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR DALE E. WATT dba WATT'S FOOD MARKET, 1603 Muscatine Avenue. RES. 80-443, p. 1117, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 80-444, p. 1118, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-445, p. 1119, SUNDAY SALES FOR PIZZA HUT OF AMERICA, INC. dba PIZZA HUT, 1921 Keokuk Street. RES. 80-446, p. 1120, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE SUNDAY SALES FOR THE BREADBASKET INC. dba THE BREADLINE, 325 E. Washington. RES. 80-447, Bk. 63, pp. 1121-1122, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 10/21/80 FOR THE SALE OF VACATED "F" STREET BETWEEN MUSCATINE AVENUE AND THIRD AVENUE, RES. 80-448, Bk. 63, pp. 1123-1124, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS - SIDEWALK PROGRAM (NORTHSIDE AND HICKORY HILL NEIGHBORHOODS). Correspondence: Joan Hart, Chrp. of Safety Committee, District Parent Organization, expressing appreciation for continuation of school crossing guard program at its present level. College Block Partners acknowledging receipt of proposal packet for Parcel 82-1b. Robert Downer re proposed issuance of $100,000 industrial development revenue bonds for Lenoch & Cilek project. City Atty. Hayek re his hiring of an assistant City Attorney. Memos from Traffic Engr. re parking meter on Clinton Street south of Market; parking meter on Court Street west of Gilbert; parking on Sunset Street; parking prohibition at intersection of Court and Clark Streets; parking prohibition on Church Street at Dubuque Street. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES a I' i n Council Activities October 7, 1980 Page 2 Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Iowa City/Johnson i County Arts Council for folk dance instructions 9/26/80, approved. Jim Larew for political speech, approved. Ms. Terri Thomas to sell helium -filled balloons on 9/26, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/17, 10/18, approved. Field House to sell souvenirs on sidewalk 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, approved. - Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: City High School for a Homecoming Parade, approved. League of Conservative Voters for use of Blackhawk Minipark 10/2, 10/6, 10/8, 10/10, i approved. 1 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, that the ORDINANCE REZONING j JACK I. YOUNG'S PROPERTY FROM RIA TO R3A, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage, unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Councilmember Neuhauser questioned if there are regulations for issuance of building permits when City water is not 'I available. Staff will report. A public hearing was held on an 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. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on the proposed sale of houses acquired by the City in the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood. Staffinembers Hencin and Milkman present for discussion. Roberts questioned the possibility of using the money from the Pittsburg Plate Glass Proj. that was put back into the general fund, for the purpose of renovation of houses for low rent housing. Asst. City Mgr. Helling will discuss this with Finance Director and Leased Housing Coordinator and report. Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy on the Committee on Community Needs for an unexpired term ending 3/1/82. This appointment will be made at the 11/18/80 meeting of the City Council. Mayor Balmer announced that the two vacancies on the Board of Appeals would be re -advertised. Councilmember Vevera questioned the expense of and wisdom of installation of the new barricade at the end of Virginia Drive. Asst. City Mgr. will report back. Councilmember Perret requested that staff check the provisions of the LSNRD of Eastdale Mall and whether or not the development is currently complying with the provisions as approved by 1 Council. Asst. City Mgr. will check. Perret also called attention to the damage to curbing on Washington, Clinton, and Capitol by the Mall and asked for restitution of damages. Staff will report on action taken. Mayor Balmer expressed concern re payment for repair being the responsibility of the property owner where sidewalks have settled due to 1 y MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES J F n Council Activities October 7, 1980 Page 3 the installation of utilities under these sidewalks in the new subdivisions. Asst. City Mgr. will investigate and report back. Councilmember Neuhauser commented on Atty. Meardon's letter re Bernard Campion property on S. Dubuque. Neuhauser pointed out the shoulders were giving way on the south side of Rohret Road (between Stevens and Carson's). Staff will investigate. City Atty. Hayek reported concerning item 3a, on the sewer and water requirements. Hayek also reported on a meeting with Highlander representatives (Atty. Leff and Mr. Shiva) re lift station. Councilmember Roberts expressed appreciation for Atty. Hayek's letter re tap -on fees. The following recommendations from the Parks & Recreation Commission were noted: 1) That a boat ramp should not be built at City Park. 2) That Elm Grove Park be put up for bids, with separate bids on the eastern portion and on the entire property, and that the money derived from the sale go to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the specific purpose of park land acquisition. 3) To accept two gazebo shelters, picnic tables, and grills for Sturgis Ferry Park as recommended by the Riverfront Commission. Moved by Neuahuser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 449, Bk. 63, Pp. 1125-1127, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PHASE II OF THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT (Parcels #10 owned by Johnnie Anderson and #13 owned by Wilfrieda Hieronymus). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 450, Bk. 63, PP. 1128-1130, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT (PARCEL #12 OWNED BY DEWEY AND LORRAINE PETERSEN). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser , seconded by Perret, to defer for two weeks the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract with Shive-Hattery and Associates to provide professional engineering design services for the Lower Ralston Creek Improvement Project. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved b, buhauser, ded pp. 1131-1133y AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TOoEXECUTEadotRAN AMENDMENTBTO THE CITY'S UMTA SECTION 18 CONTRACT, ADDING NEW LANGUAGE REGARDING MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MBE) AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (WBE) PARTICIPATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved 1134-1136,AWARDING Vevera, ONTRACTeANDyAUTHORIZ NGnchto aTHEtMAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RENOVATION OF AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING SYSTEMS AT THE CIVIC CENTER BUILDINGS to MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i i i n Council Activities October 7, 1980 Page 3 the installation of utilities under these sidewalks in the new subdivisions. Asst. City Mgr. will investigate and report back. Councilmember Neuhauser commented on Atty. Meardon's letter re Bernard Campion property on S. Dubuque. Neuhauser pointed out the shoulders were giving way on the south side of Rohret Road (between Stevens and Carson's). Staff will investigate. City Atty. Hayek reported concerning item 3a, on the sewer and water requirements. Hayek also reported on a meeting with Highlander representatives (Atty. Leff and Mr. Shiva) re lift station. Councilmember Roberts expressed appreciation for Atty. Hayek's letter re tap -on fees. The following recommendations from the Parks & Recreation Commission were noted: 1) That a boat ramp should not be built at City Park. 2) That Elm Grove Park be put up for bids, with separate bids on the eastern portion and on the entire property, and that the money derived from the sale go to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the specific purpose of park land acquisition. 3) To accept two gazebo shelters, picnic tables, and grills for Sturgis Ferry Park as recommended by the Riverfront Commission. Moved by Neuahuser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 449, Bk. 63, Pp. 1125-1127, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PHASE II OF THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT (Parcels #10 owned by Johnnie Anderson and #13 owned by Wilfrieda Hieronymus). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 450, Bk. 63, PP. 1128-1130, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT (PARCEL #12 OWNED BY DEWEY AND LORRAINE PETERSEN). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser , seconded by Perret, to defer for two weeks the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract with Shive-Hattery and Associates to provide professional engineering design services for the Lower Ralston Creek Improvement Project. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved b, buhauser, ded pp. 1131-1133y AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TOoEXECUTEadotRAN AMENDMENTBTO THE CITY'S UMTA SECTION 18 CONTRACT, ADDING NEW LANGUAGE REGARDING MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MBE) AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (WBE) PARTICIPATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved 1134-1136,AWARDING Vevera, ONTRACTeANDyAUTHORIZ NGnchto aTHEtMAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RENOVATION OF AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING SYSTEMS AT THE CIVIC CENTER BUILDINGS to MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i i i I n Council Activities October 7, 1980 Page 3 the installation of utilities under these sidewalks in the new subdivisions. Asst. City Mgr. will investigate and report back. Councilmember Neuhauser commented on Atty. Meardon's letter re Bernard Campion property on S. Dubuque. Neuhauser pointed out the shoulders were giving way on the south side of Rohret Road (between Stevens and Carson's). Staff will investigate. City Atty. Hayek reported concerning item 3a, on the sewer and water requirements. Hayek also reported on a meeting with Highlander representatives (Atty. Leff and Mr. Shiva) re lift station. Councilmember Roberts expressed appreciation for Atty. Hayek's letter re tap -on fees. The following recommendations from the Parks & Recreation Commission were noted: 1) That a boat ramp should not be built at City Park. 2) That Elm Grove Park be put up for bids, with separate bids on the eastern portion and on the entire property, and that the money derived from the sale go to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the specific purpose of park land acquisition. 3) To accept two gazebo shelters, picnic tables, and grills for Sturgis Ferry Park as recommended by the Riverfront Commission. Moved by Neuahuser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 449, Bk. 63, Pp. 1125-1127, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PHASE II OF THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT (Parcels #10 owned by Johnnie Anderson and #13 owned by Wilfrieda Hieronymus). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 450, Bk. 63, PP. 1128-1130, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT (PARCEL #12 OWNED BY DEWEY AND LORRAINE PETERSEN). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser , seconded by Perret, to defer for two weeks the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract with Shive-Hattery and Associates to provide professional engineering design services for the Lower Ralston Creek Improvement Project. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved b, buhauser, ded pp. 1131-1133y AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TOoEXECUTEadotRAN AMENDMENTBTO THE CITY'S UMTA SECTION 18 CONTRACT, ADDING NEW LANGUAGE REGARDING MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MBE) AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (WBE) PARTICIPATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved 1134-1136,AWARDING Vevera, ONTRACTeANDyAUTHORIZ NGnchto aTHEtMAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RENOVATION OF AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING SYSTEMS AT THE CIVIC CENTER BUILDINGS to MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities October 7, 1980 Page 4 Jones Inc. for the total bid price of $167,400. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-453, Bk. 63, pp. 1137-1139, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT AND CORRIDOR FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITY RAMP A, BLOCK 83/84, IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO STREB CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for the bid price of $31,928.00. Affirmative roll. call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-454, Bk. 63, pp. 1140-1143, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CBD STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE II -C TO PLEASANT VALLEY ORCHARD AND NURSERY, INC., OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $134,488.77. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-455, Bk. 63, pp. 1144-1149, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH STEPHENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Tom Summy, President of Stephens, appeared and assured Council that no commitment has been made for expenditure of the bond proceeds. City Atty. Hayek commented on amendments to the resolution requested by bond counsel, and stated that the City was not bound by matters that have occurred so far. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views re procedure and policy. Resolution adopted, 4/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Roberts, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Perret, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-456, Bk. 63, pp. 1150-1156, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP- MENT REVENUE BONDS (STEPHENS PROJECT), for 10/4/80 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Resolution adopted, 5/1, with Perret voting "no" and Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-457, Bk. 63, pp. 1157-1163, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSION WITH BRAVERMAN DEVELOPMENT, INC. in conjunction with new Gilbert Street alignment. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-458, Bk. 63, pp. 1164-1170, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSION WITH PAUL JR. AND MARY KENNEDY in connection with new Gilbert Street alignment. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to defer consideration of an ordinance changing the name of Gilbert Street from Waterfront Drive to 735 feet south of Southgate Avenue to the name of Waterfront Drive, until Engineering and PPD can consider other names. Asst. City Mgr. Helling MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES '.1 1 i Council Activities October 7, 1980 Page 4 Jones Inc. for the total bid price of $167,400. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-453, Bk. 63, pp. 1137-1139, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT AND CORRIDOR FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITY RAMP A, BLOCK 83/84, IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO STREB CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for the bid price of $31,928.00. Affirmative roll. call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-454, Bk. 63, pp. 1140-1143, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CBD STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE II -C TO PLEASANT VALLEY ORCHARD AND NURSERY, INC., OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $134,488.77. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-455, Bk. 63, pp. 1144-1149, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH STEPHENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Tom Summy, President of Stephens, appeared and assured Council that no commitment has been made for expenditure of the bond proceeds. City Atty. Hayek commented on amendments to the resolution requested by bond counsel, and stated that the City was not bound by matters that have occurred so far. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views re procedure and policy. Resolution adopted, 4/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Roberts, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Perret, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-456, Bk. 63, pp. 1150-1156, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP- MENT REVENUE BONDS (STEPHENS PROJECT), for 10/4/80 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Resolution adopted, 5/1, with Perret voting "no" and Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-457, Bk. 63, pp. 1157-1163, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSION WITH BRAVERMAN DEVELOPMENT, INC. in conjunction with new Gilbert Street alignment. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-458, Bk. 63, pp. 1164-1170, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSION WITH PAUL JR. AND MARY KENNEDY in connection with new Gilbert Street alignment. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to defer consideration of an ordinance changing the name of Gilbert Street from Waterfront Drive to 735 feet south of Southgate Avenue to the name of Waterfront Drive, until Engineering and PPD can consider other names. Asst. City Mgr. Helling MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES '.1 Council Activities October 7, 1980 Page 5 stated that PPD felt the use of South Gilbert Drive would be confusing, and motion withdrawn. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage 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. 80-3009, Bk. 17, pp. 112-114, CHANGING THE NAME OF GILBERT STREET FROM WATERFRONT DRIVE TO 735 FEET SOUTH OF SOUTHGATE AVENUE TO THE NAME OF WATERFRONT DRIVE, be voted upon for final passage at this time.- Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23-188(c) (TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 5/1, Vevera voting "no" and Erdahl absent. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage, 5/1, Vevera voting "no" and Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 8:12 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ABBIE STOL 5, CITY PLERK IN R. BALMER, MAYOR MICROFILMED BY - - JORM MICR+LAB +' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES `'! r I j MICROFILMED BY - - JORM MICR+LAB +' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 9 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 6, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 6, 1980, 1:40 P. M. in the Conference Room j at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Lynch, Perret (1:40 PM), Erdahl.(1:45 PM) Vevera (2:05 PM). Absent: Roberts. Staffinembers present: Helling, Stolfus. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE:RECORDED on Reel N80-21, Side 1, 20-1016. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. 20-30 Rezonin Jack Youn Property, R1A to R3A Memo from Boot roy regarding septic system and limited capacity as distributed in the packet, noted. This issue separate from zoning issue. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Hayek introduced the new Asst. City Attorney David Brown. 30-630 2. Regarding agenda items for Stephens Industrial Revenue Bonds (Summy present), Vitosh called attention to her memo sent in the packet and outlined an alternative method for the reviewing process, as it would penalize small businesses to pay for Speer's analysis. She will be Councilman Erdahl arrived, 1:42 P.M. providing a proposed time procedure to use when handling requests for industrial revenue bonds, and deposit fee to be charged. Bonds are already limited to a designated, revitalization area, which Council has determined is the urban renewal area. Bond counsel is reviewing the material on the agenda, there could be some changes. Council expressed concern over the amount of time Vitosh has to spend on these issues and wants the public to know that additional staff will not be hired to process these requests. Vitosh pointed out that for the Parcel 82-1b, the prospectus does not offer IRB financing unless the applicant cannot obtain regular outside financing. Vitosh summarized Council's intent regarding the Lenoch/Cilek request -the intent is to defer formal action. Councilman Erdahl, absent from the room. 3. Mayor Balmer called attention to the memo distributed regarding the Resolution authorizing a contract with, Shive-Hattery for the Lower Ralston. Creek Improvement Proj.,which requested deferral of the item for two weeks. Hencin present for discussion. 4. Council discussed the acquistion and appraisal schedule for parcels in Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization Proj. House at 914 South Dubuque is in the 100 year flood area. Milkman Councilman Vevera arrived, 2:05 P.M. Councilman Erdahl returned, 2:05 P.M. outlined the intent of the project. A majority of Councilmembers decided to leave the process alone. Parcel 12, Petersens, increase ex- plained by Hencin.'Some improvements were not taken into consideration by the appraiser, and the money is available from the Small Cities fund. 5. Regarding the Ordinance Changing the Name of the Street to Waterfront Drive, portions of S. Gilbert and Southgate Ave., Arch Kodros of the Hilltop Trailer Court appeared and suggested use of South Gilbert Drive, so the area will be more readily found. 6. Neuhauser commented on the Sale of Elm Grove Park, stating she was not willing to make the commitment to one department on where the proceeds MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I r, INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 6, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 6, 1980, 1:40 P. M. in the Conference Room j at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Lynch, Perret (1:40 PM), Erdahl.(1:45 PM) Vevera (2:05 PM). Absent: Roberts. Staffinembers present: Helling, Stolfus. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE:RECORDED on Reel N80-21, Side 1, 20-1016. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. 20-30 Rezonin Jack Youn Property, R1A to R3A Memo from Boot roy regarding septic system and limited capacity as distributed in the packet, noted. This issue separate from zoning issue. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Hayek introduced the new Asst. City Attorney David Brown. 30-630 2. Regarding agenda items for Stephens Industrial Revenue Bonds (Summy present), Vitosh called attention to her memo sent in the packet and outlined an alternative method for the reviewing process, as it would penalize small businesses to pay for Speer's analysis. She will be Councilman Erdahl arrived, 1:42 P.M. providing a proposed time procedure to use when handling requests for industrial revenue bonds, and deposit fee to be charged. Bonds are already limited to a designated, revitalization area, which Council has determined is the urban renewal area. Bond counsel is reviewing the material on the agenda, there could be some changes. Council expressed concern over the amount of time Vitosh has to spend on these issues and wants the public to know that additional staff will not be hired to process these requests. Vitosh pointed out that for the Parcel 82-1b, the prospectus does not offer IRB financing unless the applicant cannot obtain regular outside financing. Vitosh summarized Council's intent regarding the Lenoch/Cilek request -the intent is to defer formal action. Councilman Erdahl, absent from the room. 3. Mayor Balmer called attention to the memo distributed regarding the Resolution authorizing a contract with, Shive-Hattery for the Lower Ralston. Creek Improvement Proj.,which requested deferral of the item for two weeks. Hencin present for discussion. 4. Council discussed the acquistion and appraisal schedule for parcels in Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization Proj. House at 914 South Dubuque is in the 100 year flood area. Milkman Councilman Vevera arrived, 2:05 P.M. Councilman Erdahl returned, 2:05 P.M. outlined the intent of the project. A majority of Councilmembers decided to leave the process alone. Parcel 12, Petersens, increase ex- plained by Hencin.'Some improvements were not taken into consideration by the appraiser, and the money is available from the Small Cities fund. 5. Regarding the Ordinance Changing the Name of the Street to Waterfront Drive, portions of S. Gilbert and Southgate Ave., Arch Kodros of the Hilltop Trailer Court appeared and suggested use of South Gilbert Drive, so the area will be more readily found. 6. Neuhauser commented on the Sale of Elm Grove Park, stating she was not willing to make the commitment to one department on where the proceeds MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I Page 2 Informal Council October 6, 1980 from a sale would be spent. Council questioned how much use the tennis courts receive, how this area will develop under the comprehensive plan, and if funds could be used as seed money for long range provision of parks. An informal meeting will be scheduled to discuss the issue with the Parks and Recreation Commission. 7. Neuhauser distributed a memo from the National League of Cities regarding Congress's failure to reauthorize general revenue sharing. Cities will not receive 1/2 of their allocation. She asked that agencies funded by Iowa City's revenue sharing to contact Congressional delegations outlining the purposes for which their money is used and how much will be cut if revenue sharing is not reauthorized. i 8. Erdahl voiced his appreciation for the stop sign at Madison/Iowa. 9. Kucharzak stated that his dept. had received the work order for cleaning p of Center/Dearborn stormsewers. 10. Chiat reported that Klaus is preparing a report on the status of the Old Capitol H Mall project. k 11. Neuhauser advised that the flooding is continuing in the Spruce St. Area. a Council would like a report on the work done. 12. Neuhauser called attention to the problem of bicyclists, there is no way to get from East Iowa City to.West Iowa City. Mayor Balmer suggested that the s Traffic Engineer look into this problem. 1 13. Kucharzak explained that revenue sharing could be used for the alternatives in the bid for the Civic Center heating and air conditioning project. The base bid was $9,000 over the engineer's estimate. 14. Helling inquired as to who would be attending the Johnson County Conservation meeting regarding the dam. Erdahl and Perret will attend. Neuhauser comment- ed that she could not understand why all the JCC money goes to Kent Park and cannot be used to fund this project. Erdahl will talk with Noel Willis and report back at the informal meeting. CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE II -C 630-806 Leaman, Poupelka & Allen present. Chiat, Hencin, Hauer, Showalter present. Poupelka called attention to the Chiat memo re the bids, and explained the changes in the second bidding proposal. There were no changes in the kinds of trees. He had held a pre -construction meeting with Kroeze of Pleasant Valley. Leaman commented that the second bidding was worth the effort, noting that Kroeze will follow the plans and specs as they were designed. Areas where fall work can begin are; east side of Clinton; three sides of the parking ramp and the Pentacrest side of Washington St. with the bus shelter island trees. Leaman reported on the inspection of the Plaza thees; and will meet with Kroeze re- garding the trees which are not acceptable. Brick will be installed around the planter near the Jefferson Building. CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION 806-852 Balmer called attention to the material presented in the packet, proposing that the Council go on record opposing the constitutional convention. A majority of Councilmembers supported his proposal. Coralville Council and Johnson County Supervisors will also address the issue. RIDER STREET TORNADO WARNING SIREN 852-1015 Helling called attention to his memo in the packet outlining the issue. Vevera \ did not want to store the siren, many small towns would like to have it, and stated that it was unfair to the other people in the area to not have the siren. Councilmembers requested that staff again contact the school board to attempt to find a place to move the present siren to, as a majority was in favor of reactivat- ing the siren by the next test date. DEQ PUBLIC NEARING Helling &Balmer will attend on 10/6 in Des Moines. MeeEing a Jourp , 3:05 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES