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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-09-30 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES September 30, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 9/30/80, 7:30 P.M, at the Civic Center, Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Helling, Hayek, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80- 19, Side 2, 628-795. Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of September 29 -October 5, 1980, as Handicapped Awareness Week and October 6-12, 1980, as Private Enterprise AN/Week. Mayor Balmer announced two additions to the Consent Calendar: a resolution setting a public hearing re sale of Lower Ralston Creek Property and a resolution re Ecumenical Housing. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted, as recommended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 9/16/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Resources Conservation /P/.1 - Comm. -9/9/80; Airport Comm. -9/18/80; Mayor's Youth Employment Board- / 9/9/80. / 6 Permit Resolutions, Book 63: RES. 80-434, P. 1101, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-435, p. 1102, SUNDAY SALES FOR QUIK /A/,P TRIP CORP. dba QUIK TRIP #503, 123 W. Benton, RES. 80-436, p. 1103, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A BEER PERMIT. /A/9 Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $2,916,026.62 for the period of 7/1/80 through 7/31/80, as recommended by the /ya0 Finance Director, subject to audit. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Della Grizel re sidewalk snow removal program for the elderly and 1F.21 handicapped. Rabbi Jeffrey Portman re a possible opening and .—ZE2,2. appointment to the City Council. Mrs, Irene Murphy re the feasibility study for solid waste incineration. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: University of Iowa Homecoming Council re use lightpoles near the fountain for banners, /0007 approved. League of Conservative Voters to set up an information, d'� table 9/19 and 9/20/80, approved. Johnson County Democrats to set up an information table 10/4/80, approved. -Rd Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Multiple 110 7 Sclerosis Society to have MS Marathon 11/2/80, approved. Louis Cox re annual sale of Buddy Poppies 9/26 and 9/27/80, approved. 192L MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i i i 1 I COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES September 30, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 9/30/80, 7:30 P.M, at the Civic Center, Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Helling, Hayek, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80- 19, Side 2, 628-795. Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of September 29 -October 5, 1980, as Handicapped Awareness Week and October 6-12, 1980, as Private Enterprise AN/Week. Mayor Balmer announced two additions to the Consent Calendar: a resolution setting a public hearing re sale of Lower Ralston Creek Property and a resolution re Ecumenical Housing. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted, as recommended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 9/16/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Resources Conservation /P/.1 - Comm. -9/9/80; Airport Comm. -9/18/80; Mayor's Youth Employment Board- / 9/9/80. / 6 Permit Resolutions, Book 63: RES. 80-434, P. 1101, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-435, p. 1102, SUNDAY SALES FOR QUIK /A/,P TRIP CORP. dba QUIK TRIP #503, 123 W. Benton, RES. 80-436, p. 1103, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A BEER PERMIT. /A/9 Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $2,916,026.62 for the period of 7/1/80 through 7/31/80, as recommended by the /ya0 Finance Director, subject to audit. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Della Grizel re sidewalk snow removal program for the elderly and 1F.21 handicapped. Rabbi Jeffrey Portman re a possible opening and .—ZE2,2. appointment to the City Council. Mrs, Irene Murphy re the feasibility study for solid waste incineration. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: University of Iowa Homecoming Council re use lightpoles near the fountain for banners, /0007 approved. League of Conservative Voters to set up an information, d'� table 9/19 and 9/20/80, approved. Johnson County Democrats to set up an information table 10/4/80, approved. -Rd Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Multiple 110 7 Sclerosis Society to have MS Marathon 11/2/80, approved. Louis Cox re annual sale of Buddy Poppies 9/26 and 9/27/80, approved. 192L MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ; Council Activities September 30, 1980 Page 2 RES. 80-437, Bk. 63, p. 1104, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 10/7/80, ON THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY IN THE LOWER RALSTON /s�9 CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD, for 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. RES. 80-438, Bk. 63, pp. 1105-1107, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CLERK TO ATTEST AN INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH lle?d DAVIS, HOCKENBURG AND WINE LAW FIRM, DES MOINES, IOWA, re Ecumenical Housing Project. Affirmative roll call vote, 6/0, Vevera absent from the room. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. property Public fr m RIA t R3A.helNo tone consider appeared. Councilmember niJack I.YVevera f expressed concern re overload of the septic tank. Asst. City Manager Helling will investigate and report back. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-439, Bk. 63, 112, APROVING TE PREMINAY AD FAL PLAT OF EMIRE IY3 ADDITION. Asst. City ManagerHHal lingrepoR tedN that t ec ntingenciesphad 2 -been met. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, present. all Councilmembers John Suchomel, 330, N. Lucas, appeared and distributed material re ! Johnson County Citizens Committee for the Handicapped and urged everyone / Fqg to try and take advantage of the workshops being offered during Awareness Week. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to approve the recommendation of the Iowa City Board of Education to re -appoint Dorsey Phelps to the Parks IA -74 and Recreation Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. g Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to approve the recommendation of the Iowa City Board of Education to appoint Classie Hoyle to the Mayor's (1? .7 Youth Employment Board. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmember present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Donald Herbert, 419 Terrace Rd., to fill an unexpired term ending 12/31/80 on the Senior _Z&,/ Center Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to appoint Melvin Schweer, 1140 Spruce Street, to the professional electrical engineer unexpired term. /P37 ending 10/26/80 on the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to appoint Rick Chambers, 212 6th Street, to the journeyman electrician four year term ending 10/26/84 on the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ,1 RES. 80-437, Bk. 63, p. 1104, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 10/7/80, ON THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY IN THE LOWER RALSTON /s�9 CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD, for 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. RES. 80-438, Bk. 63, pp. 1105-1107, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CLERK TO ATTEST AN INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH lle?d DAVIS, HOCKENBURG AND WINE LAW FIRM, DES MOINES, IOWA, re Ecumenical Housing Project. Affirmative roll call vote, 6/0, Vevera absent from the room. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. property Public fr m RIA t R3A.helNo tone consider appeared. Councilmember niJack I.YVevera f expressed concern re overload of the septic tank. Asst. City Manager Helling will investigate and report back. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-439, Bk. 63, 112, APROVING TE PREMINAY AD FAL PLAT OF EMIRE IY3 ADDITION. Asst. City ManagerHHal lingrepoR tedN that t ec ntingenciesphad 2 -been met. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, present. all Councilmembers John Suchomel, 330, N. Lucas, appeared and distributed material re ! Johnson County Citizens Committee for the Handicapped and urged everyone / Fqg to try and take advantage of the workshops being offered during Awareness Week. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to approve the recommendation of the Iowa City Board of Education to re -appoint Dorsey Phelps to the Parks IA -74 and Recreation Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. g Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to approve the recommendation of the Iowa City Board of Education to appoint Classie Hoyle to the Mayor's (1? .7 Youth Employment Board. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmember present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Donald Herbert, 419 Terrace Rd., to fill an unexpired term ending 12/31/80 on the Senior _Z&,/ Center Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to appoint Melvin Schweer, 1140 Spruce Street, to the professional electrical engineer unexpired term. /P37 ending 10/26/80 on the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to appoint Rick Chambers, 212 6th Street, to the journeyman electrician four year term ending 10/26/84 on the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES n Council Activities September 30, 1980 Page 3 Councilmember Roberts announced he would be unable to attend the informal session next Monday afternoon. Councilmember Erdahl questioned the status of an earlier request re installation of stop signs at the 439 corner of Madison and Iowa. Asst. City Manager Helling will speak to the Traffic Engr. and report back. Councilmember Neuhauser reminded Council that this was a second request for stop signs at the intersection. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application for permit to construct entrance from private property to primary road extension of the IDOT, to allow for /ASLO resurfacing the driveway to the Eagles Club on Highway #1. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn 7:42 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES a i ;City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: September 26, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Mailing Lists b. Holidays Memoranda from the Transit Manager: a. Overcrowding on Buses b. University Heights Bus Service Letter from Kansas City HUD office regarding compliance review of Iowa City. Letter from Omaha HUD office regarding participation of minority-owned businesses in work generated by HUD -funded programs. l I e River Corridor Sewers Project, Weekly Progress Summary, No. 10. City annual financial report /PSP Minutes of Affirmative Action Task Force meetings of September 16 and 23, 1980.0. Memo from Asst. City Manager re informal meeting cancellation 1849a MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 11 t j INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 15, 1980 INIORMAL COUNCIL UI',CUSSION: September 15, 19130, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the. Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Lynch. Roberts, Vevera, Neuhauser (1:40 PM), Perret (1:42 PM), Erdahl (1:45 PM) STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin Stolfus, Hayek, Scholten, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel 80-18, Side 2, 2215 -End, and 80-20, Side 1, 1-2224. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 2215-2254 Melrose Court Opening, second reading of ordinance. New Zoning Ordinance, City Atty. Hayek noted that the legal department is reviewing the ordinance and he would report on it tomorrow. COUNCIL AGENDA ,2254 -End 1. Consultant Jim Kimm & Engr. Gannon were present to answer questions 80-20, onthe grant for three new sewer projects, and amendment to the Side 1, Veenstra & Kinin contract. Stanley is looking at an alternative 1-600 for treatment of sludge. Staff is negotiating re land acquisition. Councilwoman Neuhasuer present, 1:40 PM. 2. Attorneys Hayek and Scholten; representatives from Plaza Towers.Assoc. & College Plaza Assoc.; Chiat present. Hayek called attention to his memo regarding requirements of the resolution and reasons for his con- clusions., Plaza Towers filed the necessary documents an Friday. Staff:answered questions re management contract/hotel & Tease/Armstrongs. Councilman Perret present, 1:42 PM. Councilman Erdahl present, 1:45 PM. The lease from Armstrong was reviewed by Staff and may be reviewed by Councilmembers. Memo regarding the summary of the.proposed contract with Plaza Towers Assoc. was distributed. Tentative schedule for further proceedings, disclosure of non -economic provisions of lease with Armstrongs, City Atty. letter of 7/14 re College Plaza Assoc. & . Atty. Downer letter of 9/12 in regard to consultant Zuchelli's comments re CPDC/High Country were discussed. STURGIS FERRY PARK Riverfront Commissioners Gilpin, Knight & Sokol; Franklin 600-755 present or discussion. Fact sheet re CDBG allocation for Riverfront improvements presented. Timing for use of funding fdr•othei' projects discussed. A majority of Councilmembers favored construction of the gazebos. Councilman Erdahl then left the room for a previous appointment. AIRPORT LAND ISSUES Commissioners Dieterle, Phipps & Mgr. Zehr present. 755-1147 Dieter e s July 22 lettar contained three points to be discussed: Atty. Hayek previously recommended either having court action to decide who has the authority to control the land, or negotiating of an agreement between the Airport Comm. and Council. Lease with fixed - base operator, lease with Air Care Service, noise abatement proreduros were discussed. Staff was directed to meet with 7.ehr Y, two Couuni,sioners to negotiate a settlement regarding ownership, deciding under what cir- cumstances the land can be used thru use of the Comprehensive Plan. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council September 15, 1980 HYVEE LAND ACQUISITION - In conjunction with vacation of the alley, City Manager Ber in explained the reason for getting the option. Perret noted that the widening of the Gilbert/Kirkwood intersection was not in the Capital Improvements Program. Roberts suggested not selling the alley now. Scholten explained the exchange re title over land along the creek. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE CHANGE CI ty Mgr. memo regar Ing options, noted. Perret objected to not meeting formally every week. Berlin advised that the schedule of days Qouncil has works well, in getting out agenda, informal discussions before regular meetings, etc. A majority of Councilmembers agreed to proceed with every other week formal meeting with every week informal meeting. Councilman Erdahl returned to the meetinv, 4:10 PM, and he concurred with the change proposed. If the change doesn t work, it can be changed back, YEAR-END FINANCIAL REPORT Deferred to next informal session. PROPOSED COMPUTER ARUISITION Vitosh, Uthe, Eisenhofer present. Berlin Calle a3 ttention to Vitosh memo in the packet, and to additional Information distributed. Vitosh A ntroduced the Committee who researched the project, aided by:Mike Noth. University Computer Center. Current costs were compared to .future costs ,with the.computer. Present personnel will be trained to use the ADMINS.System. Reorganization of the Finance Dept. discussed." Information will be prepared regarding borrowing from the enterprise fund. There were no objections to the personnel changes requested in the resolution on the agenda. TREETRIMMING/LIGHTING PROJECT Neu auser ca a atter on to the letter rec'd. Berlin advised that trees would not be,trimmed until, the experimental lights were in, and stated that he had no reason to dispute the figures as used in the letter. 1147-1280 1280-1445 1445-1790 MELROSE AVENUE CORRIDOR 1790-2224 ra tten ac present. Ferret reported that the Melrose Ave. Task Force did not consider Melrose diagonal as the University representative, Bezanson, had stated that the Univ was opposed. Ferret questioned Berlin's actions in requesting information re the diagonal. Berlin explained his actions. Bezanson's comments on Byington corner were noted. Some Councilmembers thought that Berlin should have notified Council that he was exploring this alternative. Meeting adjourned, 4:55 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/16/80 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 9/16/80, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret (7:35), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of September 17-23, 1980, as Constitution Week. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as presented: Minutes of Boards and ' Commissions: Committee on Community Needs -9/3/80; Riverfront Commission -9/3/80; Housing Commission-7/23/80(sp); Resources Conservation Commission -8/26/80; City Council Rules Committee -9/9/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 63: RES. 80- 398, p. 1010, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-399, p. 1011, SUNDAY SALES FOR TIME OUT RESTAURANT AND COACHES CORNER LOUNGE, 1220 Highway. 6. West. . RES. 80-400, P. 1012, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80- 401, p. 1013, SUNDAY SALES FOR THE BROWN BOTTLE, 114 Clinton. Street. RES. 80-402, p. 1014, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-403, p. 1015, SUNDAY SALES FOR KIRKWOOD 76, 300 Kirkwood. RES. 80-404, P. 1016, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A BEER PERMIT. RES. 80-405, P. 1017, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A LIQUOR LICENSE. Correspondence: Wm. Meardon re housing situations whereby compliance with provision of Chapter 409 of the Code of Iowa or Johnson County Zoning Ordinance have not been met, referred to the City Manager for reply. Mark Twain teachers expressing appreciation for adapting sidewalks for wheelchair usage, no reply necessary. Jean Schaal re northside lighting project, referred to the City Manager for reply. Wm- ordinancedon re e , referred to the City Managernfor reply. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Eight College Street merchants for use of City Plaza for a sidewalk saleon 9/11/80, approved. Iowans for Jim Leach far use of City Plaza for.a Political rally on 9/6 and 9/7/80, approved. 01 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Actions Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Perret September 16, 1980 and Erdahl absent. Page 2 Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, that the ORDINANCE OPENING MELROSE COURT TO MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM ONLY GREENWOOD DRIVE, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 4/1, Neuhauser voting 'no' and Erdahl and Perret absent. Roll call vote on second vote for passage, 4/1, Neuhauser voting 'no' and Erdahl and Perret absent. Milton Rosenbaum, 526 W. Park Road, appeared requesting a traffic light be installed at the corner of Iowa and Gilbert. Councilmember Perret arrived 7:35 P.M. Mayor Balmer informed Rosenbaum that his request would be considered during the next Capitol Improvements budget sessions. Neuhauser asked that No Parking, signs be posted back far enough from the intersection of Court and Clark to allow children to see around the parked cars before entering the crosswalk. City Manager Berlin will investigate.' City Atty. Hayek stated that within two weeks the Legal Department would have the additional language to complete the new zoning ordinance, and to havethedraft ordinance to the Council and the Planning and Zoning -Commission. He stated that complete legal review would be completed by December 1, but PBZ Comm. could hold public hearings during the interim. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-406, Bk. 63, p. 1018, REJECTING BIDS AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO REPUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE CBD STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE II -C AT THE CIVIC CENTER BUILDING FOR OCTOBER 1, 1980, AT 10:30 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl;: absent. Jim Maynard, representing Green Thumbers of Muscatine, appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-407,. Bk. 63, pp. 1019-1020, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN i APPLICATION WITH E.P.A. FOR A GRANT IN AID IN THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SOUTHEAST INTERCEPTOR SEWER, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS SYSTEM AND SEWER SYSTEM REHABILITATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-408, Bk. 63, p. 1021, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH VEENSTRA & KIMM, for design services for the above-named sewer 91 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Actions projects. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, September 16, 1980 6/0, Erdahl absent. Page 3 Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-409, Bk. 63, p. 1022, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 80-91, CLASSIFICATION PLAN, BY CHANGING THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-410, Bk. 63, p. 1023, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 80-91, CLASSIFICATION PLAN, BY REINSTATING A POSITION OF HOUSING INSPECTOR UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1981. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-411, Bk. 63, pp. 1024-1040, AUTHORIZ- ING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE STATE OF IOWA (IOWA STATE HISTORICAL DEPARTMENT, DIVISION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-412, Bk. 63, pp. 1041-1042, AUTHORIZ- ING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF INTENT TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE AND REDEVELOP CERTAIN URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY FROM PLAZA TOWERS ASSOCIATES. Atty. Robert Downer, representing College Plaza Development and High Country Corp., and Freda Hieronymus, representing Plaza Towers Associates, appeared. Resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of vote: 'Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Roberts. Absent: Erdahl. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-413, Bk. 63, pp. 1043-1044, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PHASE II OF THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT (PARCEL #12). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seccaded by Perret, to adjourn 8:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. A more complete description of Council activ- es s o the office of the City Clerk. /JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR I QLF I TY ERK KSubmitted on 9/26/8 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES September 16, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 9/16/80, 1:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor• Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret (7:35), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Chiat, Gannon, Meisel, Scholten, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-19, Side 1, 1366- 2322. j Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of September 17-23, 1980, as Constitution Week and presented the proclamation to Mrs. Trudi Riley. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as presented: Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Committee on Community Needs -9/3/80; Riverfront Commission -9/3/80; Housing Commission- 7/23/80(sp); Resources Conservation Commission -8/26/80; City Council Rules Committee -9/9/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 63: RES. 80-398, p. 1010, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-399, p. 1011, SUNDAY SALES FOR BURCON,_INC. dba TIME OUT RESTAURANT AND COACHES CORNER LOUNGE, 1220 Highway 6 West. RES. 80-400, p. 1012, APPROVING CLASS .0 LIQUOR LICENSE AND,RES. 80-401, p. 1013, SUNDAY SALES FOR I.C.B.B., LTD. dba THE BROWN BOTTLE, 114 Clinton Street. RES. 80-402, p. 1014, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-403, p. 1015, SUNDAY SALES FOR INLAND TRANSPORT CO. dba KIRKWOOD 76, 300 Kirkwood. RES. 80-404, p. 1016, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A BEER PERMIT. RES. 80-405, p. 1017, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A LIQUOR LICENSE. Correspondence: Wm. Meardon re housing situations whereby compliance with provision of Chapter 409 of the Code of Iowa or Johnson County Zoning Ordinance have not been met, referred to the City Manager. for reply. Mark Twain teachers expressing appreciation for adapting sidewalks for wheelchair usage, no reply., necessary. Jean Schaal re northside lighting project, referred to the City Manager for reply. Wm. Meardon re new proposer) zoning ordinance, referred to the City Manager for reply. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Eight College Street. merchants for use of City Plaza for a sidewalk sale on 9/11/80, approved. Iowans for Jim Leach for use of City Plaza for a political rally on 9/6 and 9/7/80, approved. Affirmative roll ,call vote unanimous, 5/0, Perret and Erdahl absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, that the ORDINANCE OPENING MELROSE COURT TO MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM ONLY GREENWOOD DRIVE, be MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES . ■ Council Activities September 16, 1980 Page 2 considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 4/1, Neuhauser voting 'no' and Erdahl and Perret absent. Roll call vote on second vote for passage, 4/1, Neuhauser voting 'no' and Erdahl and Perret absent. Milton Rosenbaum, 526 W. Park Road, appeared requesting a traffic light be installed at the corner of Iowa and Gilbert. Councilmember Perret arrived 7:35 P.M. Mayor Balmer informed Rosenbaum that his request would be considered during the next Capitol Improvements budget sessions. Councilmember Neuhauser questioned the need for light on College Street. Councilmember Perret suggested a four-way stop at the corner of Iowa and Gilbert. Neuhauser asked that No Parking signs be posted back far enough from the intersection of Court and Clark to allow children to see around the Parked cars before entering the crosswalk. City Manager Berlin will investigate. Mayor Balmer questioned the status of the new meeting schedule. City Manager Berlin stated that a resolution would be on next week's agenda. Neuhauser suggested that the J.C. Council of Governments meetings be scheduled the alternate week from the meetings for the Council. Vevera asked City Manager to provide a list showing the number of agendas that were mailed out each week and suggested that individuals pick-up the materials at the Civic Center to cut cost of mailing. City Atty. Hayek stated that within two weeks the Legal Department would have.the additional language to complete the new zoning ordinance, and to have the draft ordinance to the Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission. He stated that complete legal review would be completed by December 1, but P&Z Comm. could hold public hearings during the interim. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts; to adopt RES. 80-406, Bk. 63, P. 1018, REJECTING .BIDS AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO REPUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS ANI OF BIDS FOR THE COD STREETSCA ED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASEFIXING TIME AND PLACEFII-C ATITHE CIVIC CENTER UILDING FOR OCTOBER 1, 1980, AT 10:30 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/00 Erdahl absent. Jim Maynard, representing Green Thumbers of Muscatine, appeared and requested that Council not act upon this resolution until additional information was available re the changes in the bid proposal. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-407, Bk. 63, PP- 1019-1020, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH E.P.A. FOR A GRANT IN AID IN THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SOUTHEAST INTERCEPTOR SEWER, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS SYSTEM AND SEWER SYSTEM REHABILITATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-408, Bk. 63, P. 1021, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH VEENSTRA & KIMM, for design services for the above-named sewer projects. Affirmative i roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities September 16, 1980 Page 3 Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-409, Bk. 63, P. 1022, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 80-91, CLASSIFICATION PLAN, BY CHANGING THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-410, Bk. 63, P. 1023, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 80-91, CLASSIFICATION PLAN, BY REINSTATING A POSITION OF HOUSING INSPECTOR UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1981. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. IMoved by , PP. 1024-1040, erretAUTHORIZINGd ed THEyMAY RauserTO EXECUTE AND THE, to adopt RES.SCITY IC ERK6TO ATTEST A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE STATE OF IOWA (IOWA STATE HISTORICAL DEPARTMENT, DIVISION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Mayor Balmer requested a letter be sent to Adrian Anderson, Director of the Division of Historic' Preservation, thanking him for his efforts in obtaining the grant. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-412, Bk. 63, PP. 1041-1042, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF INTENT TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE AND REDEVELOP CERTAIN URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY FROM PLAZA TOWERS ASSOCIATES. Atty, Robert Downer, representing College Plaza Development and High Country Cor Hieronymus, representing Plaza Towers Associates, appeared. Resolution adopted, ,5/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Roberts. Absent: Erdahl. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-413, Bk. 63, PP. 1043-1044, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR, PHASE II OF THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT (PARCEL 1112). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 8:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR I I ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK i i i j. MICROFILMED RY JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • OES MOINES Council Activities September 30, 1980 Page 2 RES. 80-437, Bk. 63, p. 1104, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 10/7/80, ON THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY IN THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD, for 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. RES. 80-438, Bk. 63, pp, 1105-1107, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO I EXECUTE AND THE CLERK TO ATTEST AN INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH DAVIS, HOCKENBURG AND WINE LAW FIRM, DES MOINES, IOWA, re Ecumenical Housing Project. �;. Affirmative roll call vote, 6/0, Vevera absent from the room. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing i as set. was Jack 1. Young's property public from RIAhearing R3A. heldNo t neconsider appeared C unci lmember Vevera expressed concern re overload of the septic tank. Helling Asst. City Manager will investigate and report back. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-439, Bk. 63, TE PELINAY ADDITION112, . Asst. City ManagerHHe11R ng M epoR ted that ltheAPROVING AND FNALcontingencies OF EMPIRE been met. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. I John Suchomel, 330k N. Lucas, appeared and distributed material re Johnson County Citizens Committee for the Handicapped and urged everyone to try and take advantage of the workshops being offered during Awareness Week. jl Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to approve the recommendation of the Iowa City Board of Education to re -appoint Dorsey Phelps to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion I carried unanimously, 7/0, Councilmembers present. all Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to approve the recommendation of the Iowa City Board of Education I to appoint Classie Hayle to the Mayor's Youth Employment Board. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmember present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Donald Herbert, 419 Terrace Rd., to fill an unexpired term ending 12/31/80 on the Senior Center Commission. Motion carried unanimously, present. 7/0, all Councilmembers Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to appoint Melvin Schweer, 1140 Spruce Street, to the professional electrical engineer unexpired term ending 10/26/80 on the Board of Electrical Examiners carried and Appeals. Motion unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to appoint Rick Chambers, 212 6th Street, to the journeyman electrician four year term ending 10/26/84 on the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. I' MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAE3 ; ,I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i I' MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAE3 ; ,I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i I L r � I 1 I R Council Activities September 30, 1980 Page 3 Councilmember Roberts announced he would be unable to attend the informal session next Monday afternoon. Councilmember Erdahl questioned the status of an earlier request re installation of stop signs at the corner of Madison and Iowa. Asst. City Manager HelIing will speak to the Traffic Engr. and report back. Councilmember Neuhauser reminded Council that this was a second request for stop signs at the intersection. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application for permit to construct entrance from private property to primary road extension of the IDOT, to allow for resurfacing the driveway to the Eagles Club on Highway N1. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn 7:42 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, JOHN RA. BALMER, MAYO Z` A BIE kSTOLF S, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB F CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES M r, 1 1 Citi/ of Iowa City DATE: September 26, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Flailing Lists b. Holidays ' f� Memoranda from the Transit Manager: a. Overcrowding on Buses _ b. University Heights Bus Service Letter .from Kansas City HUD office regarding compliance reviews of Iowa Ci ty. y,1J Letter from Omaha HUD office regarding participation of minority-owned businesses in work generated by HUD -funded programs. River Corridor Sewers Project, Weekly Progress Sunmrary, No. 10. CiLy arrnlral financial report Minutes of Affirmative Action Task Force meetings of September 16 and 23, 1980. Memo from Asst. City Manager re informal meeting cancellation 1849a MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 0 S 8 ue•n i t i. 0 S 8 ue•n