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
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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
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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 /
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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.
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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.
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September 30, 1980
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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
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;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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Affirmative roll call vote, 6/0, Vevera absent from the room. Mayor
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expressed concern re overload of the septic tank.
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Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-439, Bk. 63,
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met. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
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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.
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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
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Councilmembers present. all
Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to approve the recommendation of
the Iowa City Board of Education
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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.
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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,
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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
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