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Home My WebLink About1980-09-16 Council minutesa COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES September 16, 1980 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. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Chiat, Gannon, Meisel, Scholten, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-19, Side 1, 1366- 2322. 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 C 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 proposed 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 i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES - I i I i a COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES September 16, 1980 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. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Chiat, Gannon, Meisel, Scholten, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-19, Side 1, 1366- 2322. 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 C 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 proposed 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 i 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 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 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 roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. 141CROFILMED 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. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-411, Bk. 63, pp. 1024-1040, AUTHORIZING 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. 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 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, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 8:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. OHN R. BALMER, N YOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CL RK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES M 4 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 15, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: September 15, 1980, 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 Melrose Court Opening, second reading of ordinance. New Zonin Ordinance, City Atty. Hayek noted that the legal department is reviewing t e ordinance and he would report on it tomorrow. COUNCIL AGENDA 1. Consultant Jim Kimm & Engr. Gannon were present to answer questions on the grant for three new Sevier projects, and amendment to the Veenstra & Kimm contract. Stanley is looking at an alternative 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 on Friday. Staff answered questions re management contract/hotel & lease/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, intregard toter of lconsultantgZuchelli4 re Collee PlazaAsscomments re CPDC/High Country were discussed. STURGIS FERRY PARK Riverfront Commissioners Gilpin, Knight & Sokol; Franklin for improvementsdpresented. Timingheet for useOofOfundingtion for•,otheriverfront 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. Dieter e s July 22 lettar contained three points to be discussed. Atty. Hayek previously reconmlended either having court action to decide h "as an agreement between the uthe rAirportcComm, of setwithnfixed- base operator, andeCounlandil. lease with Air Care Service, g@g were discussed. Staff was directed to meet noise abatement procedures with Zehr & two Commissioners to negotiate a cumstances settlement regarding ownership, deciding under what cir- the land can be used thru use of the Comprehensive Plan. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 15, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: September 15, 1980, 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 Melrose Court Opening, second reading of ordinance. New Zonin Ordinance, City Atty. Hayek noted that the legal department is reviewing t e ordinance and he would report on it tomorrow. COUNCIL AGENDA 1. Consultant Jim Kimm & Engr. Gannon were present to answer questions on the grant for three new Sevier projects, and amendment to the Veenstra & Kimm contract. Stanley is looking at an alternative 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 on Friday. Staff answered questions re management contract/hotel & lease/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, intregard toter of lconsultantgZuchelli4 re Collee PlazaAsscomments re CPDC/High Country were discussed. STURGIS FERRY PARK Riverfront Commissioners Gilpin, Knight & Sokol; Franklin for improvementsdpresented. Timingheet for useOofOfundingtion for•,otheriverfront 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. Dieter e s July 22 lettar contained three points to be discussed. Atty. Hayek previously reconmlended either having court action to decide h "as an agreement between the uthe rAirportcComm, of setwithnfixed- base operator, andeCounlandil. lease with Air Care Service, Leaor were discussed. Staff was directed to meet noise abatement procedures with Zehr & two Commissioners to negotiate a cumstances settlement regarding ownership, deciding under what cir- the land can be used thru use of the Comprehensive Plan. S MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 2215-2254 •P 2254 -End 80-20, Side 1, 1-600 600-755 i 755-1147 i Page 2 Informal Council September 15, 1980 HYVEE LAND ACQUISITION - In conjunction with vacation of the alley, 1147-1280 City Manager Berlin 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 City Mgr, memo regarding options, noted. Perret objected to not meeting formally every week. Berlin advised that the schedule of days Council 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 meeting, 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 ACQUISITION Vitosh, Uthe, Eisenhofer present. Berlin ca e—da ttention to Vitosh memo in the packet, and to additional information distributed. Vitosh introduced 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. TREE TRAMMING/LIGHTING PROJECT Neuhauser ca a attention 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. 1280-1445 1445-1790 MELROSE AVENUE CORRIDOR 1790-2224 Brac tenbac present. Perret reported that the Melrose Ave. Task Force did not consider Melrose diagonal as the University representative, Bezanson, had stated that the Univ was opposed. Perret 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 W 1 . i Page 2 Informal Council September 15, 1980 HYVEE LAND ACQUISITION - In conjunction with vacation of the alley, 1147-1280 City Manager Berlin 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 City Mgr, memo regarding options, noted. Perret objected to not meeting formally every week. Berlin advised that the schedule of days Council 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 meeting, 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 ACQUISITION Vitosh, Uthe, Eisenhofer present. Berlin ca e—da ttention to Vitosh memo in the packet, and to additional information distributed. Vitosh introduced 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. TREE TRAMMING/LIGHTING PROJECT Neuhauser ca a attention 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. 1280-1445 1445-1790 MELROSE AVENUE CORRIDOR 1790-2224 Brac tenbac present. Perret reported that the Melrose Ave. Task Force did not consider Melrose diagonal as the University representative, Bezanson, had stated that the Univ was opposed. Perret 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 W