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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-09-23 Minutes numbered (2)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. 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. Pel ling 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. i 26 7 , ... .. ....• �......�. .. ............ n...m rr.. �4+YrIL.N.U�.wLrlu .. 1 . MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES i j i 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. 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. Pel ling 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. i 26 7 , ... .. ....• �......�. .. ............ n...m rr.. �4+YrIL.N.U�.wLrlu .. 1 . MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES i 1 f:. I �i 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. 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. Pel ling 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. i 26 7 , ... .. ....• �......�. .. ............ n...m rr.. �4+YrIL.N.U�.wLrlu .. 1 . MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES 1` �\ C-19cil Activities :ember 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 / %Al I 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 116, 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. 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- 96, OPENING MELROSE COURT TO MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM ONLY GREENWOOD L 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, i Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Perret, Erdahl, Neuhauser. Councilmember 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. 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 1791 BUILDING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. City Mgr. Berlin will check to make sure we are meeting safety codes. i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 j: CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES C I C-•ncil Activities L ember 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, 1 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 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, I pp. 1096-1097, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL IN /797 i 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 /79A 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. j Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. f' I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities Member 23, 1980 F..ue 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. 80-3006, 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. JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR ATTEST ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Afa / M n r City of Iowa Ch, -MEMORANDUM DATE: September 19, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from David Ferret regarding JCCOG. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Solid Waste/Sludge Incineration Feasibility Study b. Policy - Industrial Revenue Bonds c. Gilbert Street Rail Crossing 1 Memorandum from Larry Chiat regarding proposed budget carryover for disposit of old Library parcel. _L Memorandum from Finance Director regarding parking ramp hours of operation._ Copy of letter from Traffic Engineer to Iowa -Illinois regarding installation of lights. _ River Corridor Sewers Project, Weekly Progress Summary No. 9 Minutes of Affirmative Action Task Force meeting of September 9, 1980. _ Copy of memo from Don Schmeiser, Acting PPD Dir., to JCCOG Board of Directors re first meeting. 1 Memo from Finance Director re Financial Status of the City as of June 30, 1980. MICROFILMED BY r JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 0 I_ I City of Iowa City -MLM©RANJVM DATE: September 19, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from David Perret regarding JCCOG. _[ Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Solid Waste/Sludge Incineration Feasibility Study b. Policy - Industrial Revenue Bonds c. Gilbert Street Rail Crossing 1 Memorandum from Larry Chiat regarding proposed budget carryover for disposit of old Library parcel. __z Memorandum from Finance Director regarding parking ramp hours of operation._ Copy of letter from Traffic Engineer to Iowa -Illinois regarding installation of lights. _ River Corridor Sewers Project, Weekly Progress Summary No. 9 _ Minutes of Affirmative Action Task Force meeting of September 9, 1980. _e Copy of memo from Don Schmeiser, Acting PPD Dir., to JCCOG Board of Directors re first meeting. Memo from Finance Director re Financial Status of the City as of June 30, 1980. Eisiw:•:.,�w......c::.L.�.,..., :.c.:.�;w;.i�.:�[«moi MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I i f