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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-09-09 Council minutesINFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION AUGUST 25, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: August 25, 1980, at 1:35 PM in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Perret, Lynch (1:45 PM), Erdahl (1:45 PM). Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel #80-18, Side 1, 464-2430. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING Boothroy present. 464-525 Empire Addition -If corrections to legal papers are not ready, the item may need to be deferred. Rezoning Ord. for Waters property -Cannot be finalized until approval of annexation is received from the City Development Board. The Engineering Department has i allowed Waters to hook into the water. Foster Road Ali nment-Additional material will be provided by staff in the next pacfcet. n normal discussion will be scheduled for Sept. 8th. Councilmembers Erdahl and Lynch present, 1:45 PM. AGENDA AND COUNCIL TIME 525-990 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1101NES 1. Balmer asked if the $30,000+ for change orders for the new Library (minutes of 7/24) was over the original bid. During the tour of the Library, Eggers ex- plained that it was in the contingency fund of the original project. 2. Balmer questioned whether or.not the Housing Comm. Task Force was going to make their deadline. Berlin called attention to the memo from D. Klaus, indicating that they would, but advised that he would remind them of the urgency for completion of their project. 3. Lynch discussed safety engineering in regard to the fountain in Gov. Robert Lucas Square. Berlin advised that it was designed as a participatory water feature. The concerns discussed by him and other Councilmembers will be relayed to the oriqinal committee. 4. Berlin explained that regarding the mail -box island on Harrison St., the city would provide the curbing. This is a request from citizens and the Post Office. 5. Vevera called attention to a problem with mud -jacking in the Hickory Hill area. The City Manager will investigate and report. 6. Balmer noted the future water useage for the Thomas & Betts Corp. Berlin advised that the firm would have to meet State and Federal requirements for on-site treatment of water used in electroplating process, Roberts questioned allowing the total request for industrial revenue bonds at this time, if they are not needed now. Berlin advised that if the bonds are not needed, they will not be issued. 7. Councilmembers requested a policy which outlines standards to consider re applications for industrial revenue bond useage. Staff will schedule discussion of a policy and Parcel 82,1b request at the next informal session. 8. Neuhauser requested repair for clocks in the Mall. Showalter advised that it would be expensive. 9. Neuhauser requested re the Northside Liqhting Prosect, that the trees not be pruned drastically. Brachtel & Hauber have looked into the matter, and the City Mgr. has sent the group some alternatives, and has not heard back from them. One alternative was to try a couple situations and see what happens. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1101NES �i Informal Council Page 2 August 25, 1980 10. Regarding the setting of the public hearing on the construction of the court and corridor for the downtown parking facility Ramp A, City Manager Berlin advised that the hearing is for the stairwell and exit corridor construction only, the sidewalk construction will be done by change -order. 11. Asst. City Mgr. Helling advised that Steve Rynecki would be in Iowa Sept. 10th. Council scheduled an evening meeting on that day for its discussion with him. 12. Vevera called attention to his concerns for the housing program, when the City can pay only a portion of damages caused by a tenant in the City's program. STREETSCAPE PHASE 2C 990-1112 Consultants Lehman & Poupelka, Staffinembers Schmeiser, Hauber, Showalter, Chiat & Hencin present. Concept and plans have been reviewed by Design Review and Showalter & Hauber. Some construction will be done this fall, with plantings near the Mall.next spring. The Cline Bldg. is supposed to be removed this fall by the Univ. All brickwork on Washington St. that has been damaged will be replaced. Vevera questioned if University vehicles had been allowed to turn west on Washington from Clinton. Berlin was not aware of such concession. Vault construction has been resolved consistent with other such work done in the urban renewal area. COUNTY HOME SEWER PROJECT 1112-1942 Supervisors Sauegling, Ci ek, Donnelley, Sehr, Shipton & Atty. White present. Schmadeke, Wioto, Farmer, Scholten also present. Sauegling outlined the sizes of the sewer line in the different areas. DEQ wants the City to sign an agreement that the City will accept the waste water flow from the County for treatment. The County also needs approval by DOT and the City of the plans. White advised that the project had to be done by the end of the year. & acquisition of the easements is critical. Validity of tap -on fees was discussed. Asst. Atty. Ryan's memo on controlling growth was noted. Schmeiser presented information on future growth in Iowa City, and recommended not putting in any, sewer to encourage growth. Density and de -annexation were discussed. A majority of Councilmembers agreed with the plan as presented. AIRPORT FUNDING REQUEST Airport Comm ssioners Sauegling, Phipps & Redick present with Mgr. Zehr. Showalter, Meisel, Vitosh, & Jones present. Memos from Zehr & Vitosh were in 8/22 packet. Councilmembers were not sure of their allocation re the request. Zehr explained new procedure re farm revenue. Jones reported that the FAA had said the Airport could apply for an exemption so that some of the Capital Project money could be used, but Redick stated that the project was too far along. The budget would have to be amended to provide the $6,000 the Airport Comm. is requesting, and would come from year-end balances. A majority of Councilmembers agreed to fund the request A meeting will be scheduled with the Airport Comm. for next informal session 1942-2270 MERCER PARK SHELTER Showalter present. 2270-2450 Severalconcerns were discussed. A majority of Councilmembers agreed to vote for the project. APPOINTMENT TO RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION Concensus to appoint James C. Schwab, 703 7th Ave. INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS for Thomas Betts Corp. Vitosh asked for deletion of the words "and create a itional" on page three of the Resolution. Council agreed. Council toured construction sites for the Senior Center and the Library. Meeting adjourned, 5:10 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 8/26/80 The cost Of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ ve cost for this calendar year for said publication is Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 8/26/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch (7:35), Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Mayor Balmer proclaimed Jaycee Muscular Dystrophy Week, August 31 -September 6, 1980. Mayor Balmer announced the deletion of items 3•(c) 6 and 7 re Time Out Restaurant and the additions of Beer Permits for Fairchild's, liquor license for Micky's, and refunding a portion of a cigarette permit to s• the Consent Calendar. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the F following recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Offical Actions, reg. Council mtgs' 8/6/80 and ect to 2by0the correction, as recommended C ty Clerk, Minutes x' of Boards and Commissions: 8d. of Library Trustees -7/24/80; Housing Commission -7/2/80. P Permit Resolutions, Book 63: RES. 80- 355, P. 796, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR DEADWOOD, INC. , 6 S. Dubuque. RES. 80- 356, p. 797, APPROVING CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE, RES. 80-357, 798, p: SUNDAY SALES PERMIT, and RES. 80-358, P. 799, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT FOR THE HIGHLANDER INN & SUPPER CLUB, Route 2. RES. 80-359, 800, P. APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE ART GALLERY, 1200 Gilbert i! Ct. RES. 80-360, p, 801, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A LIQUOR LICENSE. RES. 80-361, P. 802, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERM803 O -362p80-363, I APPROVING CLASSIC BEER PERMIT AND RES.RES. P. 804, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR FAIRCHILD'S, 105 E. BCLASS 9COLIQUOR APPROVING LICENSE 6 O`R MICKY0S, 11 S. Dubuque. RES. 80-365, p. 806, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Setting public hearing: RES. 80-366, Bk. 63, p. 807, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 9/9/80 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT AND CORRIDOR FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITY - RAMP A, DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC. _ ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. 7FORk9/23/80 SETTING PUBLIC HEARING REGARDIINp. G MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,500,000 August 26, 1980 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL Page Two DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE, CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SAID BONDS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. RES. 80-368, Bk. 63, pp. 903-904, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 9/9/80 ON DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY (COLLEGE STREET BETWEEN CAPITOL AND MADISON STREETS) TO THE STATE FOR THE UNIVERSITY. Correspondence: Ltr. from five residents of Myrtle Street and Samoa Court protesting any rezoning which may affect their property, referred to the City Manager for reply. Ltr. from Robert Downer representing College Plaza Development Company/High Country re extension of company's offer re hotel, Block 64. Ltr. from Mayor Michael Kattchee of Coralville re hotel/motel tax. Ltr. from Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Hicks re problem with Ralston Creek, referred to the City Manager for reply. Applications for use of streets and public grounds: Kathy Kron for use of Caroline Court for a block picnic 8/28/80, approved. David Duer representing September Sixteen Task Force for the use of Blackhawk Minipark on 8/30/80, approved. Chamber of Commerce and Student Panhellenic Association Council for use of Clinton Street for the annual bed races 9/26/80, approved. Applications for City Plaza Use: Breadline for permission to have an individual carrying a sandwich board advertising The Breadline to walk through City Plaza, approved. Downtown Association for permission to have a dance in City Plaza 8/14, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. Councilman Lynch present, 7:35 P.M. Mayor Balmer announced that items 9 and 10 re Younkers would be taken up at this time. A public hearing was held on intention to issue Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for the Younkers, Inc. project. Stanley Krum, Executive Vice -President of Younkers, appeared. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-369, Bk. 63, pp. 905-920, RELATING TO THE HOLDING OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,800,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE INTERIM BONDS MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions (YOUNKERS, INC. PROJECT) AND NOT TO EXCEED August 1980 Page Threeree $1,800,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUEBONDS (YOUNKERSINC. PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Per-ret asked staff for a written policy re issuance of such bonds before Thomas Betts public hearing was held. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0 all Councilmembers present, A public hearing was held to consider opening Melrose Court to motor vehicular traffic from only Greenwood Drive. The following individuals appeared: Juanita Vetter, 3011 Brookside, representing the Melrose Ct. Committee and the Planning & Zoning Commission; Mark Wolraich, 410 Melrose Ct.; Anne Frankel, 323 Koser Avenue; Donna Johnson, 915 Talwrn Ct.; Helen Brom, 409 Melrose Ct.; Judy Sealey, 303 Melrose Ct.; Laura Hart, 505 s Melrose Ct.; Loureen Searle, 345 Melrose Ct.- Pauline Wright, 501 Melrose Ct., Robert Long, 1020 -- i E. Jefferson-, Gary Everett, 517 Brookland Dr.; Jacques 8ourgeacq, 220 Melrose Ct.; Debra Wolraich, John Bixbye Rt M37 Margahomas ret Chambers, 6306 1181rose Ct. Brookland i Pk. Dr.; Leo Brachtenbach, 611 Brookland Pk. Dr. Council will schedule discussion of the issue soon. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to defer consideration of a resolution approving the prelimMotion Rcarried nary nunanimously, d final 6/Of Perret absentt tfrom room. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, that THE ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY THREE TO FOUR ACRES FROM COUNTY RS TO CITY RIA LOCATED SOUTH OF IJ HIGHWAY LUCAS ITE HEINZ consideredTOWNSHIP, beadAgivenN IN ESTfirst vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, that ORD. 80-3001, Bk. 17, pp.38-39, TO VACATE PICKARD STREET BETWEEN FRIENDLY AND HIGHLAND AVENUES, be passed and adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held regarding the sale to ownedhbyiton the CtyWholesale ofIowa City and located pin Block '1 2 of the Cook, Sargent and Downey's Addition (west Of Gilbert Street and south of Kirkwood Avenue). No one appeared. A public hearing was held on specifications, form of contract and estimatenof MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions cost for the CBD Streetscape Improvement Project August 26, 1980 Phase II -C. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, Page Four seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-370, Bk. 63, pp. 921-922, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE FOR THE CBD STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE II -C AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED SEPTEMBER 10, 1980. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent from the room. Mayor Balmer announced the following vacancies: one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/31/80 on the Senior Center Commission; one vacancy for a professional electrical engineer for an unexpired term ending 10/26/82 and one vacancy for a journeyman for a four year term ending 10/26/84 on the Bd. of Electrical Examiners and Appeals. These appointments will be made at the 9/30/80 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint James C. Schwab, 703 7th Avenue to the Resources Conservation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending 1/1/82. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Neuhauser announced that she would be unable to attend the special Council meeting scheduled for September 10th because the Swimming Pool Committee would be meeting that night. City Manager Berlin stated that the meeting would be held on September 9th, -after the regularly scheduled formal Council meeting. Neuhauser notified the Council of a National League of Cities Steering Committee meeting in Washington in early November and asked Council if they wished her to attend. ,There were no objections. Mayor Balmer notified the Council that he would like to attend an Iowa League of Municipalities meeting in Des Moines in September. There were no objections. City Manager asked if there was a concensus re the memo in last week's packet from the Riverfront Commission re the expenditure of funds. Councilmembers wished to discuss the memo at their next informal meeting. Asst. City Manager Helling handed out schedules for a Noise Cymposium sponsored by the Noise Technical Assistance Center at the University of Iowa. Perret will attend representing Council. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to authorize Director of Public Works to sign application for use of Highway N6 right-of-way for utilities accomodation, for University Arena construction. Motion carried unanimously, .7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR(�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions August 26, 1980 Page Five -11 Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, authorizing Director of Public Works to sign application to do grading within the Highway N6 right-of-way; for University Arena construction. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-371, Bk. 63, p. 923, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR JOHNSON COUNTY HOME TRUNK SEWER. Dennis Saeugling, Hawkeye Engineering for the County and City Engr. Schmadeke appeared. City Atty. Hayek gave a short report on the issue. Letter from D.O.T. distributed. Individual Councilmembers expressed their concerns re the project. Original motion adopting the resolution passed, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-372, Bk. 63, pp. 924-925, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK CONCESSION/RESTROOM BUILDING AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED SEPTEMBER 16, 1980, AT 10:00 A.M. Resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch. Nays: Vevera, Neuhauser, Perret. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-373, Bk. 63, pp. 926-927, REJECTING BIDS AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH A NEW NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RENOVATION OF AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING SYSTEMS AT THE CIVIC CENTER BUILDINGS FOR OCTOBER 1, 1980 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-374, Bk. 63, p. 928, DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF AN ISLAND IN THE WEST END OF THE 200 BLOCK OF HARRISON STREET UPON WHICH A DRIVER SIDE CONVENIENCE MAILBOX CAN BE INSTALLED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-375, Bk. 63, pp. 929-931, RESCINDING JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 14 IN THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT, AND REESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR PARCEL NO. 14. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-376, Bk. 63, p. 932, AUTHORIZING MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions FILING A FIFTH YEAR AND CUMMULATIVE COMMUNITY August 26, 1980 DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT. Page Six Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-377, Bk. 63, pp. 933-934, AUTHORIZING FILING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/METRO ENTITLMENT APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $770,000 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Ferret, to adopt RES. 80-378, Bk. 63, pp. 935-937, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH OUT OF DANGER, INC. DBA AID AND ALTERNATIVES TO VICTIMS OF SPOUSE ABUSE, FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, REHABILITATE, AND UTILIZE A SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF SPOUSE ABUSE. Roxanne Haldeman, chrp. of AAVSP, appeared. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret'Roberts, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Vevera, Balmer. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-379, BK. 63, pp. 938-949, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,570,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote nnanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer called attention to the continuation of the City's Triple A bond rating. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-380, Bk. 63, pp. 950-951, DECLARING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN TAXICAB CERTIFICATES (2) APPLIED FOR BY HAWKEYE CAB COMPANY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES.. 80-381, Bk. 63, p. 952, ACCEPTING THE WORK COMPLETING THE GOVERNOR ROBERT LUCAS SQUARE AND FOUNTAIN PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0/1, Lynch abstaining. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-382, Bk. 63, pp. 953-954, RECLASSIFYING TWO PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITIONS IN THE HUMAN RELATIONS DEPARTMENT. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of voter Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Balmer. Nays: Roberts, Vevera. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that August 26, 1980 the rule requiring that ordinances must be Page Seven considered and voted on for passage two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which -it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 80- 3002, Bk. 17, pp. 40-46, ADOPTING THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE AS PREPARED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BUILDING OFFICIALS, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage two Council 3 meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 80- 3003, Bk. 17, pp. 47-49, ADOPTING THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS AS PREPARED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; i ORD. 80-3004, Bk. 17, pp. 50-62, ADOPTING THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AS PREPARED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND 1 MECHANICAL OFFICIALS; and ORD. 80-3005, Bk. 17, pp. 63-90, ADOPTING THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM r BUILDING CODE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the above ordinances be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-383, Bk. 63, pp. 955-956, ESTABLISHING BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn 10:15 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES WINES Official Actions A more complete description of Council August 26, 1980 ivities is on file in the office of the City Page Eight JSTOL YAB rk. %% BIETY CLERK GlObmitted onER9/8/80 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 41 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES AUGUST 26, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 9/26/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch (7:35), Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Vitosh, Hencin, Farmer, Schmadeke, Seydel, Brachtel, Chiat, Kucharzak, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on tape 80-15, Side 2, 1077 -end and Tape 80-19, Side 1, 1-670. Mayor Balmer proclaimed Jaycee Muscular Dystrophy Week, August 31 - September 6, 1980. Mayor Balmer announced the deletion of items 3.(c) 6 and 7 re Time Out Restaurant and the additions of Beer Permits for Fairchild's, liquor license for Micky's, and refunding a portion of a cigarette permit to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the following recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Offical Actions, .reg. Council mtgs, 8/6/80 and 8/12/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Library Trustees -7/24/80; Housing Commission -7/2/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 63: RES. 80-355, p. 796, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR JAMES & DOROTHY STRABALA dba DEADWOOD, INC., 6 S. i Dubuque. RES. 80-356, p. 797, APPROVING CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE, RES. 80- 357, p. 798, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT, and RES. 80-358, p. 799, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT FOR HIGHLANDER, INC. dba THE HIGHLANDER INN & SUPPER CLUB, Route 2. RES. 80-359, p. 800, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR MICHAEL B. AND MARK ALAN ANDERSON dba THE ART GALLERY, 1200 Gilbert Ct. RES. 80-360, p. 801; REFUNDING A PORTION OF A LIQUOR LICENSE. RES. 80-361, p. 802, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 80-362, p. 803, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-363, p. 804, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR WILLIAM H. FAIRCHILD AND DAVID E. RES., dba FAIRCHILD'S, 105 E. Burlington. RES. 80-364, p. 805, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR MICKY'S INC. dba MICKY'S, 11 S. Dubuque. RES. 80-365, p. 806, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Setting public hearing: RES. 80-366, Bk. 63, p. 807, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 9/9/80 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT AND CORRIDOR FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITY - RAMP A, DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC. ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 80-367, Bk. 63, pp. 808-902, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 9/23/80 REGARDING THE ISSUANCE 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, DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE, CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SAID BONDS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. RES. 80-368, Bk. 63, pp. 903-904, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 9/9/80 ON DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY (COLLEGE STREET BETWEEN CAPITOL AND MADISON STREETS) TO THE STATE FOR THE UNIVERSITY. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Cecil Activities August 26, 1980 Page 2 Correspondence: Ltr. from five residents of Myrtle Street and Samoa Court protesting any rezoning which may affect their property, referred to the PlazaiDeve1 DManaevelopment Company/High er for Ltr. Countrry rRobert extensi/onrofecompany'sgofferCollege e hotel, Block 64. Ltr. from Mayor Michael Kattchee of Coralville re hotel/motel tax. Ltr. from Mr. & Mrs. C.R. Hicks re problem with Ralston Creek, referred to the City Manager for reply. Applications for use of streets and public grounds: Kathy Kron for use of Caroline Court for a block picnic 8/28/80, approved. David Ouer representing September Sixteen Task Force for the use of Blackhawk Minipark on 8/30/80, approved. Chamber of Commerce and Student Panhellenic Association Council for use of Clinton Street for the annual bed races 9/26/80, approved. Applications for City Plaza Use: Breadline for permission to have an individual carrying a sandwich board advertising The Breadline to walk through City Plaza, approved. Downtown Association for permission to have a dance in City Plaza 8/14, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. Councilman Lynch present, 7:35 P.M. Mayor Balmer announced that items 9 and 10 re Younkers would be taken up at I this time. A public hearing was held on intention to issue Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for the Younkers, Inc. project. Stanley Krum, Executive Vice -President of Younkers, appeared. Moved by Vevera, seconded by PUBLIC HEARINto G AND APPROVING Bk. PROCEEDINGS9FOR9THE ISSUANCE AND THE ALEHOLDING NOTTFTO EXCEED $1,800,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE INTERIM BONDS (YOUNKERS, INC. PROJECT) AND NOT TO EXCEED $1,800,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (YOUNKERS, INC. PROJECT),OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Perret asked staff for a written policy re issuance of such bonds before Thomas Betts public hearing was held. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. lic urt to motor vehicular btrafficrifrom wasaonlyheld Greenwoodconsider Drive enRTheMelrose following individuals appeared: Juanita Vetter, 3011 Brookside, representing the Melrose Ct. Committee and the Planning & Zoning Commission; Mark Wolraich, 410 Melrose Ct.; Anne Frankel, 323 Koser Avenue; Donna Johnson, 915 Talwrn Ct.; Helen Brom, 409 Melrose Ct.; Judy Sealey, 303 Melrose Ct.; Laura Hart, 505 Melrose Ct.; Loureen Searle, 345 Melrose Ct.; Pauline Wright, 501 Melrose Ct.; Robert Long, 1020 E. Jefferson; Gary Everett, 517 Brookland Dr.; Jacques Bourgeacq, 220 Melrose Ct.; Debra Wolraich, 410 Melrose Ct.; Thomas Baldridge, 306 Melrose Ct.; John Bixby, R. N3; Margaret Chambers, 618 Brookland Pk. Dr.; Leo Brachtenbach, 611 Brookland Pk. Dr. Council will schedule discussion of the issue soon. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to defer consideration of a resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of Empire Addition. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent from room. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR (�LAB CEDAR R<,RIOS • OES MOINES Council Activities August 26, 1980 Page 3 Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, that THE ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY THREE TO FOUR ACRES FROM COUNTY RS TO CITY RIA LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 EAST (OPPOSITE HEINZ MANUFACTURING) IN EAST LUCAS TOWNSHIP, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. ved 39, TOoVACATE PI KARD STREETseconded BETWEENEFRIENDLYthat ANDORD. HIIGHLLANDOAVENUES lbe passed and adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/� passed Councilmembers present. John Suchomel, 33A N. Lucas, appeared and stated he was glad to be back from Germany. A public hearing was held regarding the sale to Chariton Wholesale - Hy -Vee Of real property owned by the City of Iowa City and located in Block 2 of the Cook, Sargent and Downey's Addition (west of Gilbert Street and south of Kirkwood Avenue). No one appeared. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the CBD Streetscape Improvement Project Phase II -C. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-370, Bk. 63, PP. 921-922, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE FOR THE CBD.STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE II -C AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED SEPTEMBER 10, 1980. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent from the room. Mayor Balmer announced the following vacancies: one vacancy for an 4 unexpired term ending 12/31/80 on the Senior Center Commission; one vacancy for vacs cysfor al journeyman felectrical oriaefourryear term rending 10/26ed term /840onthe Bd.of one Electrical Examiners and Appeals. These appointments will be m 9/30/80 meeting of the City Council. the at the Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint James C. Schwab, 703 7th Avenue to the Resources Conservation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending I/l/82. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Neuhauser announced that she would be unable to attend the special Council meeting scheduled for September 10th because the Swimming Pool Committee would be meeting that night. City Manager Berlin stated that the meeting would be held on September 9th; after the regularly scheduled formal Council meeting. Neuhauser said she had received a phone call from a member of the Parks & Rec. Commission, who had been polled on the phone re the sale of Elm Grove Park, and questioned the urgency. City Manager will investigate. Neuhauser notified the Council of a National League of Cities Steering Committee meeting in Washington in early November and asked Council if they wished her to attend. There were no objections. Mayor Balmer notified the Council that he would like to attend an Iowa League of Municipalities meeting in Des Moines in September. There were no objections. Mayor Balmer asked when the Sturgis Ferry Boat Ramp would be completed. City Manager will report back. City Manager asked if there was a concensus re the memo in last week's packet from the MICROFILMED BY JORM M.ICrt+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES CL til Activities August 26, 1980 Page 4 Riverfront Commission re the expenditure of funds. Councilmembers wished tc discuss the memo at their next informal meeting. Mayor Balmer asked the status of re -opening Clinton Street and the signage for the ramps. City Manager Berlin outlined the schedule for re -opening of streets in the downtown area and stated that the signage is running behind but hoped for a response from Walker soon. Perret questioned if any staffinember would be attending the East Central Iowa Council of Governments meeting next Thursday. City Manager assured him that the City would be represented. Perret questioned the status of the Ecumenical Housing Project. City Manager stated that HUD requested the project be rebid and the bids would be opened September 6th. Asst. City Manager Helling handed out schedules for a Noise Symposium sponsored by the Noise Technical Assistance Center at the University of Iowa. Perret will attend representing Council. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to authorize Director of Public Works to sign application for use of Highway N6 right-of-way for utilities accomodation, for University Arena construction. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, authorizing Director of Public Works to sign application to do grading within the Highway University Arena construction. M6 right-of-way; for Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all - - Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-371 Bk. 63 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR JOHNSON COUNTY HOME TRUNK SEWER Dennis Saeugling, Hawkeye Engineering for the County and City Engr. Schmadeke appeared. City Atty. Hayek gave a short report on the issue. Letter from D.O.T. distributed. After discussion, Councilmember Vevera called for the question and Lynch seconded. Motion failed, 4/3 (needed 2/3 majority), with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera,. Balmer, lynch: Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Individual Councilmembers. expressed .their.concerns.'re the project. Original motion adopting the resolution passed, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Moved by Lynch,seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-372, Bk. 63, pp. 92q- 925, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK CONCESSION/RESTROOM BUILDING AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED SEPTEMBER 16, 1980, AT 10:00 A.M. The estimate of $33,800 does not, include architectural and engineering fees and the total cost would be $37,000. Resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch. Nays: Vevera, Neuhauser, Perret. Mov seconded b 926-927,eREJECTING BIDS AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK Oto TO PUBLISH A t RES. NEW NOTICE PTO BIDDERS AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RENOVATION OF AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING SYSTEMS AT THE CIVIC CENTER BUILDINGS FOR OCTOBER 1, 1980 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-374, Bk. 63, p. 928, DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF AN ISLAND IN THE WEST END OF THE 200 BLOCK OF HARRISON STREET UPON WHICH A DRIVER SIDE CONVENIENCE MAILBOX CAN BE INSTALLED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Cou,.cil Activities August 26, 1980 Page 5 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-375, Bk. 63, pp. 929-931, RESCINDING JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 14 IN THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT, AND REESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR PARCEL NO. 14. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-376, Bk. 63, p. 932, AUTHORIZING FILING A FIFTH YEAR AND CUMMULATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Ferret, to adopt RES. 80-377, Bk. 63, pp. 933-934, AUTHORIZING FILING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/METRO ENTITLMENT APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $770,000 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-378, Bk. 63, pp. 935-937, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH OUT OF DANGER, INC. DBA AID AND ALTERNATIVES TO VICTIMS OF SPOUSE ABUSE, FOR .THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, REHABILITATE, AND. UTILIZE A'SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF SPOUSE ABUSE. Roxanne Haldeman, chrp. of AAVSP, appeared. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, Roberts, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Vevera, Balmer. Moved by_ Neuhauser, seconded' by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-379, BK. 63, pp. 938-949, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,570,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND 'LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer called attention to the continuation of the City's Triple A bond rating. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-380, Bk. 63, pp. 950-951, DECLARING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN TAXICAB CERTIFICATES (2) APPLIED FOR BY HAWKEYE CAB COMPANY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-381, Bk. 63, p. 952, ACCEPTING THE WORK COMPLETING THE GOVERNOR ROBERT LUCAS SQUARE AND FOUNTAIN PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0/1, Lynch abstaining. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-382, Bk. 63, pp. 953- 954, RECLASSIFYING TWO PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITIONS IN THE HUMAN RELATIONS DEPARTMENT. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Balmer. Nays: Roberts, Vevera. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 80-3002, Bk. 17, pp. 40- 46, ADOPTING THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE AS PREPARED BY THE MICROFILMED BY DORM MIC R�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Cr cil Activities August 26, 1980 Page 6 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BUILDING OFFICIALS, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 80-3003, Bk. 17, pp. 47- 49, ADOPTING THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS AS PREPARED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; ORD. 80-3004, Bk. 17, pp. 50-62, ADOPTING THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AS PREPARED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS; and ORD. 80-3005, Bk. 17, pp. 63-90, ADOPTING THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 'OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the above ordinances be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-383, Bk. 63, pp. 955-956, ESTABLISHING BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Director of Housing and Inspection Services Kucharzak present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn 10:15 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. RBpLMER� M�46R A AM7 L C R MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC:R+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES September 9, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg., mtg., 9/9/80, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (8:10), Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret (7:50), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Hayek, Helling, Chiat, Farmer, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-19, Side 1, 630-1366. Mayor Balmerowa CitCommunity Theatre Week Arnold Johnson appeared, h�ankpgemthe Recreation Center for their cooperation. Mayor license Balmer announced for 6 shnellIsTurt a to the �Consent Calendar, Moved byBRoberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as amended: Of Official Actions, subjectto coplrre tion, as recommended by reg. he City Clerk, uncil ' 8/26/80, Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Appeals Bd.- 7/10/80; Human Rights Comm. -8/25/80; Resources Conservation Comm.- 7/29/80; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -7/15/80; Airport Comm.- 8/14/80; Planning $ Zoning Comm. -8/7/80, 8/21/80; Senior Center Comm. -8/7/80; Committee on Community Needs -8/6/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 63: RES. 384, p. 957, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 385, p. 958, SUNDAY SALES FOR KEN'S PIZZA PARLORS, INC. dba KEN'S PIZZA, 1950 Lower Muscatine. RES. 386, p. 959, CLASS IC SUING BEER -WINE CIGARETTE LIC NSE PERMIT. FOR BUSHNELL 8S TTURTLENC. dba. 960APPROVIBUSHNELLNG ',S TURTLE, 127 E. College Street. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $3,172,585.69 for the period of June 1 through June 30, 1980, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Correspondence: Jen Madsen re ERA posters on buses, referred to the City Manager for reply. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Dance Studios I and II for a performance on 8/23/80, approved. Michael Lewis for a Political rally on 9/5/80, approved. Johnson County Republican Headquarters for 9/6 and 9/7/80, approved. Joseph Teeling for an ambulatory vending permit to sell bagels, approved. Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: New Pioneer Co-op to have a street dance on Van Buren near the closed intersection with Washington Street on 9/13/80, approved. Iowa Abortion Rights Action League for use of Blackhawk Minipark on 9/11, 9/12, 9/13/80, approved. Mobilization for Survival for use of Civic Center parking lot for a dance 9/6/80, denied for lack of insurance. Lamda Chi Alpha Fraternity for use of alley near the fraternity's parking lot on 8/28/80, approved. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 4 F ' Ccil Activities September 9, 1980 j Page 2 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Perret absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to set a public hearing for 9/30/80, 7:30 P.M., to rezone Jack I. Young's property from RIA to R3A. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Perret absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to recommend denial of the Spring Valley Subdivision, Part 1, to Coralville City Council, for the reasons stated when the Iowa City City Council previously denied the Preliminary Plat. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, that the ORDINANCE OPENING MELROSE COURT TO MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM ONLY GREENWOOD DRIVE, be considered and given first vote for passage. City Atty. Hayek stated that Councilman Lynch had no conflict of interest, and stated his views regarding the allegation. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views re the opening of Melrose Court. Councilmember Perret present, 7:50 P.M. Motion to consider carried, 4/.2, Neuhauser and Perret voting 'no' and Erdahl absent. Roll call vote on first vote for passage, 4/2, Neuhauser and Perret voting 'no', Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, 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 second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 80-3006, Bk. 17, pp. 91-93, REZONING APPROXIMATELY THREE TO FOUR ACRES FROM COUNTY RS TO CITY RIA LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 EAST (OPPOSITE HEINZ MANUFACTURING/WATERS PROPERTY), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Jim Barfuss, 302 Melrose Avenue, objected to a statement allegedly made by the City Treasurer regarding students. Berlin stated that if the quote was correct, it was not the view of City government. Neuhauser called attention to the narrow curbs on River Street. Berlin explained that an asphalt overlay program will take up about one- half of the height of a curb, but the staff would investigate. Mayor Balmer suggested writing a letter to the Chamber of Commerce and specifically to Keith Kafer commending him for the actions taken to get rail service back in the community. Councilmembers agreed. Balmer called attention to Coralville's decision to not put the hotel -motel tax on the ballot which would give citizens the opportunity to vote on the question, noting his concern over diminishing revenues for city government. Councilmember Erdahl present, 8:10 P.M. Vevera called attention to the memo from Transit Manager Mose re the transit system and asked that it be given to the news media. Berlin advised that all information and memos were provided to the news media. A public hearing was held on disposal of property -vacated College Street. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-388, Bk. 63, pp. 961-962, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CLERK TO ATTEST A QUITCLAIM DEED CONVEYING VACATED COLLEGE STREET MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i F ' Ccil Activities September 9, 1980 j Page 2 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Perret absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to set a public hearing for 9/30/80, 7:30 P.M., to rezone Jack I. Young's property from RIA to R3A. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Perret absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to recommend denial of the Spring Valley Subdivision, Part 1, to Coralville City Council, for the reasons stated when the Iowa City City Council previously denied the Preliminary Plat. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, that the ORDINANCE OPENING MELROSE COURT TO MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM ONLY GREENWOOD DRIVE, be considered and given first vote for passage. City Atty. Hayek stated that Councilman Lynch had no conflict of interest, and stated his views regarding the allegation. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views re the opening of Melrose Court. Councilmember Perret present, 7:50 P.M. Motion to consider carried, 4/.2, Neuhauser and Perret voting 'no' and Erdahl absent. Roll call vote on first vote for passage, 4/2, Neuhauser and Perret voting 'no', Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, 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 second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 80-3006, Bk. 17, pp. 91-93, REZONING APPROXIMATELY THREE TO FOUR ACRES FROM COUNTY RS TO CITY RIA LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 EAST (OPPOSITE HEINZ MANUFACTURING/WATERS PROPERTY), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Jim Barfuss, 302 Melrose Avenue, objected to a statement allegedly made by the City Treasurer regarding students. Berlin stated that if the quote was correct, it was not the view of City government. Neuhauser called attention to the narrow curbs on River Street. Berlin explained that an asphalt overlay program will take up about one- half of the height of a curb, but the staff would investigate. Mayor Balmer suggested writing a letter to the Chamber of Commerce and specifically to Keith Kafer commending him for the actions taken to get rail service back in the community. Councilmembers agreed. Balmer called attention to Coralville's decision to not put the hotel -motel tax on the ballot which would give citizens the opportunity to vote on the question, noting his concern over diminishing revenues for city government. Councilmember Erdahl present, 8:10 P.M. Vevera called attention to the memo from Transit Manager Mose re the transit system and asked that it be given to the news media. Berlin advised that all information and memos were provided to the news media. A public hearing was held on disposal of property -vacated College Street. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-388, Bk. 63, pp. 961-962, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CLERK TO ATTEST A QUITCLAIM DEED CONVEYING VACATED COLLEGE STREET MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES d4il Activities September 9, 1980 Page 3 k BLOCK TO STATE OF IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. I contract public hearingwas l the plans, and cost forthenc construction of the court and corridor for the Downtown Parking Facility -Ramp A. No one appeared. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-389, Bk. 63, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, 963-964, pp. FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT AND CORRIDOR FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITY -RAMP A. Affirmative roll call members present. vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - Mayor Balmer announced two vacancies for unexpired terms ending 1/1/82 an heligiblecapploicants. - to recruit Councilmemers and lldbe 10/14/80 TheC appointments bthe wiommission Council meeting. made atb Mayor Balmer announced that the two vacancies on the Board of Appeals for unexpired terms ending 12/31/82 would be re -advertised. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to a Garden Street, to fill 417 9 an unexpired term ending 4/15/83 on theoMayor's Youth Employment Board. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application 1 to construct an entrance from private property (new Davis Heating and Air Conditioning) extension to primary road of the IDOT (Highway 1 West). Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch abstaining. Director to sign a request to IMoved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, authorizing the Public Works g J for the establishment of a special public road connection ; the realligig nment of Scott Blvd. Motion carried unanimouat Highway 6. sly, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-390, Bk. 63, 965, APPROVING ARTICLES OF P. AGREEMENT OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL GOVERNMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Perret called attention to hard work Committee, City of the staff, and Johnson County Regional Planning Commission in this area. I Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-391, Bk. 63, P . 966, ESTABLISHING MEMBERSHIP IN JO GOVERNMENTS. Affirmative roll call THEJOHNSON Councilmembers present. unanimous,COUNTY/0, a1l Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to approve the following appointments to the Johnson County Council of Governments: Representa- tives: Councilmembers Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Perret and Roberts. Alternates: Councilmembers Neuhauser and Vevera; Dennis of Parks Showalter, Dir. & Rec.; and 2 Planning & Zoning Commission members (to be announced at a later time). Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council- members present. �. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES C lil Activities September 9, 1980 { Page 4 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-392, Bk. 63, pp. 967-972, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FY80 STREET FINANCE REPORT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-393, Bk. 63, pp. 973-975, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH A BETTER CAB COMPANY FOR TAXI SERVICE SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE SEATS PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuahuser, to adopt RES. 80-394, Bk. 63, pp. 976-977, REGARDING THE REQUEST BY HAWKEYE CABLEVISION, INC. FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE APRIL 18, 1980, DEADLINE FOR 25 PERCENT AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE, extending contract to July 11, 1980. Resolution adopted, 6/1, Roberts voting 'no'. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-395, Bk. 63, pp. 978-981, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HILLS, IOWA, CONCERNING THE ANNEXATION OF RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. Resolution adopted, 6/1, Neuhauser voting 'no'. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-396, Bk. 63, pp. 982-1008, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO PURCHASE LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT, Parcel 82-1b. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the resolution authorizing the sale in Block Two of Cook, Sargent, Downey's Addition (west of Gilbert Street and south of Kirkwood Avenue), be deferred two weeks. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-397, Bk. 63, P. 1009, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS PURCHASES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WHEN THE TOTAL COST OF SUCH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS DOES NOT EXCEED THE SUM OF $25,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. It was mvoed by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn to executive session under Sec. 20.17.3 Negotiating Sessions, strategy meetings of public employers or employee organizations, mediation and the deliberative process of arbitration shall be exempt from the provisions of Chapte 28A. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Time: 8:30 P.M., Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Scholten, Vitosh, Eggers, Helling, Karr, Gritsch and Consultant Steve Rynecki. Tape-recorded on Reel N19, Side 1, 970-2087. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn, 9:50 P. Motion carried unanimously. ABBIE STOLFUS, & CITY C RK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES �t 1 r. I' a, !i 4� n �t INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 8, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: September 8, 1980, at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. Councilmembers preset: Balmer, Roberts, Neuhauser, Vevera, Perret, Erdahl (1:45 PM), Lynch (1:50 PM). Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions as noted. TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel 80-18, Side 1, 2430 -End. and Side 2, 1-2215. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. 2430 -End Rezone Young property, RlA to R3A. This item is subject of executive session. Annexation of Wayne Waters property. Receipt of the approval of the annexation from the City Development Board was noted, so Council can give the final reading of the rezoning ordinance at the meeting of the 9th. Spring Valley Subd. Property is in Coralville blit within Iowa City's area of annexation as outlined in the agreement. Boothroy related previous action of P&Z, Staff and County. Our P&Z recommends denial of the subdivision, because of the question of the secondary access. The developer explained the county's easement, & his problem in getting a 66' access right-of-way. Councilman Erdahl present, 1:45 PM. Councilman Lynch present, 1:50 PM. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS Side 2, 1-397 1. Extension of time for Hawkeye Cablevision, Item 19. BCC Chr. Pepper was present to give the Commission's views on the questions of extension of time for completion of the 1st phase, and whether or not to fine them. A majority agreed on allowing an extension, 3 members felt it was not appropriate to fine them. Hawkeye Cablevision representatives Blough and Yulkin were present. Staff will check with Legal to make sure the fine is not mandatory. Councilmembers called attention to complaints received regarding the easements over private property. The basic problem which has not been resolved is whether or not a utility can charge for use of their utility, and the purchaser use the utility easements also. The method of advance notice to property owners was discussed. 2. John Gingrich appeared re his application for liquor license for Kane's Depot. Regulations were outlined, previous problem noted and special meeting as called pointed out. Councilmembers agreed that he would have to have a complete application submitted by 5PM, to be added to the agenda. 3. Members from Iowa City for JCCOG were named. Balmer, Lynch, Perret, Erdahl & Roberts will be representatives, Neuhauser and Vevera as alternates. For the other 3 alternates, it was suggested that P&Z members and Dennis Showalter be named. VEHICLE FUEL CONVERSION Dailey & Vitosh present. 397-488 Cars converted would refuel at the Service Building. Only seven gallons of compressed natural gas can be carried (not propane). Public Technology has provided sources and materials for the Staff. Costs for vehicle conversion, storage of gas,and equipment were outlined. PARCEL 82-1b INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND FINANCING Chiat present. 488-577 City Mgr. Berlin pointed out the memo re the draft prospectus, which includes some changes from Don Zuchelli. A draft of the criteria to apply to other applications will be ready a week from Friday. MICAOFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r. a, 4� n:a �r INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 8, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: September 8, 1980, at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. Councilmembers preset: Balmer, Roberts, Neuhauser, Vevera, Perret, Erdahl (1:45 PM), Lynch (1:50 PM). Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions as noted. TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel 80-18, Side 1, 2430 -End. and Side 2, 1-2215. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. 2430 -End Rezone Young property, RlA to R3A. This item is subject of executive session. Annexation of Wayne Waters property. Receipt of the approval of the annexation from the City Development Board was noted, so Council can give the final reading of the rezoning ordinance at the meeting of the 9th. Spring Valley Subd. Property is in Coralville blit within Iowa City's area of annexation as outlined in the agreement. Boothroy related previous action of P&Z, Staff and County. Our P&Z recommends denial of the subdivision, because of the question of the secondary access. The developer explained the county's easement, & his problem in getting a 66' access right-of-way. Councilman Erdahl present, 1:45 PM. Councilman Lynch present, 1:50 PM. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS Side 2, 1-397 1. Extension of time for Hawkeye Cablevision, Item 19. BCC Chr. Pepper was present to give the Commission's views on the questions of extension of time for completion of the 1st phase, and whether or not to fine them. A majority agreed on allowing an extension, 3 members felt it was not appropriate to fine them. Hawkeye Cablevision representatives Blough and Yulkin were present. Staff will check with Legal to make sure the fine is not mandatory. Councilmembers called attention to complaints received regarding the easements over private property. The basic problem which has not been resolved is whether or not a utility can charge for use of their utility, and the purchaser use the utility easements also. The method of advance notice to property owners was discussed. 2. John Gingrich appeared re his application for liquor license for Kane's Depot. Regulations were outlined, previous problem noted and special meeting as called pointed out. Councilmembers agreed that he would have to have a complete application submitted by 5PM, to be added to the agenda. 3. Members from Iowa City for JCCOG were named. Balmer, Lynch, Perret, Erdahl & Roberts will be representatives, Neuhauser and Vevera as alternates. For the other 3 alternates, it was suggested that P&Z members and Dennis Showalter be named. VEHICLE FUEL CONVERSION Dailey & Vitosh present. 397-488 Cars converted would refuel at the Service Building. Only seven gallons of compressed natural gas can be carried (not propane). Public Technology has provided sources and materials for the Staff. Costs for vehicle conversion, storage of gas,and equipment were outlined. PARCEL 82-1b INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND FINANCING Chiat present. 488-577 City Mgr. Berlin pointed out the memo re the draft prospectus, which includes some changes from Don Zuchelli. A draft of the criteria to apply to other applications will be ready a week from Friday. MICAOFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r. n:a �.a i INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 8, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: September 8, 1980, at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. Councilmembers preset: Balmer, Roberts, Neuhauser, Vevera, Perret, Erdahl (1:45 PM), Lynch (1:50 PM). Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions as noted. TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel 80-18, Side 1, 2430 -End. and Side 2, 1-2215. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. 2430 -End Rezone Young property, RlA to R3A. This item is subject of executive session. Annexation of Wayne Waters property. Receipt of the approval of the annexation from the City Development Board was noted, so Council can give the final reading of the rezoning ordinance at the meeting of the 9th. Spring Valley Subd. Property is in Coralville blit within Iowa City's area of annexation as outlined in the agreement. Boothroy related previous action of P&Z, Staff and County. Our P&Z recommends denial of the subdivision, because of the question of the secondary access. The developer explained the county's easement, & his problem in getting a 66' access right-of-way. Councilman Erdahl present, 1:45 PM. Councilman Lynch present, 1:50 PM. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS Side 2, 1-397 1. Extension of time for Hawkeye Cablevision, Item 19. BCC Chr. Pepper was present to give the Commission's views on the questions of extension of time for completion of the 1st phase, and whether or not to fine them. A majority agreed on allowing an extension, 3 members felt it was not appropriate to fine them. Hawkeye Cablevision representatives Blough and Yulkin were present. Staff will check with Legal to make sure the fine is not mandatory. Councilmembers called attention to complaints received regarding the easements over private property. The basic problem which has not been resolved is whether or not a utility can charge for use of their utility, and the purchaser use the utility easements also. The method of advance notice to property owners was discussed. 2. John Gingrich appeared re his application for liquor license for Kane's Depot. Regulations were outlined, previous problem noted and special meeting as called pointed out. Councilmembers agreed that he would have to have a complete application submitted by 5PM, to be added to the agenda. 3. Members from Iowa City for JCCOG were named. Balmer, Lynch, Perret, Erdahl & Roberts will be representatives, Neuhauser and Vevera as alternates. For the other 3 alternates, it was suggested that P&Z members and Dennis Showalter be named. VEHICLE FUEL CONVERSION Dailey & Vitosh present. 397-488 Cars converted would refuel at the Service Building. Only seven gallons of compressed natural gas can be carried (not propane). Public Technology has provided sources and materials for the Staff. Costs for vehicle conversion, storage of gas,and equipment were outlined. PARCEL 82-1b INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND FINANCING Chiat present. 488-577 City Mgr. Berlin pointed out the memo re the draft prospectus, which includes some changes from Don Zuchelli. A draft of the criteria to apply to other applications will be ready a week from Friday. MICAOFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES , g'k rR�sra 4_< Page 2 Informal Council September 8, 1980 FOSTER ROAD ALIGNMENT Boothroy, Glasgow, neighborhood residents. 577-730 Councl reaffirmed their agreement for the northerly alignment as outlined at the last discussion. Schmeiser's memo on purchase of house noted. A resident stated that the news article had ruined the sale of his house. A letter will be written to the two residents stating Council's intention to use the northerly route. Glasgow was directed to contact the staff in regard to appropriate street width for Foster Rd. RULES COMMITTEE Asst. City Manager called attention to need for setting a meeting of the Council Rules Committee to discuss the revised bylaws for the Committee on Community Needs. It will be posted on the bulletin board that the meeting will be held on Sept. 9th, 7:20 PM, in the Conference Room. MELROSE COURT REOPENING Scholten, Zimmerman & neighborhood residents. 730-1238 Asst. Atty. Scho ten stated that Councilman Lynch had no conflict of interest, as questioned by Atty. Zimmerman in his letter. Lynch commented. on the allegation. After discussion,a majority of Councilmembers agreed to lower the speed limit, after the appropriate study had been made, and to install the 4 -way stop at Brookland Park Place. Traffic Engr. Brachtel's memo was discussed. Neuhauser requested a report on compliance with the 4 -way stop installed On Court & Oakland. Berlin called attention to meetings held with representatives of the University re alternatives for Melrose Ave. & Byington. HOTEL -DEPARTMENT STORE BLOCK 64 1238-1420 Don Scatena, representing Meadow Link, Inc. and Plaza Towers Assoc. reported on progress made in reaching a satisfactory lease with Armstrongs, and on financing. Bond counsel's opinion was distributed. The Management Agreement with the hotel has been signed. Staff expressed concerns about the financial commitment for both phases. Berlin advised that the City would not convey the land until they were sure that from a financial standpoint the project would be built. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT REUSE Schmadeke, Showalter, Gilpin for Riverfront 1420-1919 Comm., and Bezanson & Dague for University present for discussion. Berlin explained the request from the Univ. re treatment of sludge,and recommended reserving judgement on sale of larger piece of property; and pointed out two decision points, 1)agreement on the concept of use of part of the plant to treat the University sludge, as it is critical to the design of the new plant, and 2) agreement to proceed with the joint proposal to the Dept. of Energy re the feasibility study re fuel. There was Council concensus to proceed with the study. Staff to present information on other issues discussed in re to sale of land. STURGIS FERRY PARK 1919_1994 Staff requested postponing of the discussion until Parks & Rec. Comm. has a recommendation. Gilpin advised that the Riverfront Comm, wanted to construct the gazebos. Berlin wanted to use Block Grant monies on projects relating directly to the river, because of the question of responsibility--Riverfront or Parks & Rec. ADVERTISING ON THE BUSES Wioto present. 1994.2209 Memo from Wioto noted. No one favored changing the policy to allow exemption for ballot issues. APPOINTMENT TO MAYORS YOUTH BOARD Concensus to appoint Janet Lown. 2209-2215 ! I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES rR�sra ua�l ) t Page 2 Informal Council September 8, 1980 FOSTER ROAD ALIGNMENT Boothroy, Glasgow, neighborhood residents. 577-730 Councl reaffirmed their agreement for the northerly alignment as outlined at the last discussion. Schmeiser's memo on purchase of house noted. A resident stated that the news article had ruined the sale of his house. A letter will be written to the two residents stating Council's intention to use the northerly route. Glasgow was directed to contact the staff in regard to appropriate street width for Foster Rd. RULES COMMITTEE Asst. City Manager called attention to need for setting a meeting of the Council Rules Committee to discuss the revised bylaws for the Committee on Community Needs. It will be posted on the bulletin board that the meeting will be held on Sept. 9th, 7:20 PM, in the Conference Room. MELROSE COURT REOPENING Scholten, Zimmerman & neighborhood residents. 730-1238 Asst. Atty. Scho ten stated that Councilman Lynch had no conflict of interest, as questioned by Atty. Zimmerman in his letter. Lynch commented. on the allegation. After discussion,a majority of Councilmembers agreed to lower the speed limit, after the appropriate study had been made, and to install the 4 -way stop at Brookland Park Place. Traffic Engr. Brachtel's memo was discussed. Neuhauser requested a report on compliance with the 4 -way stop installed On Court & Oakland. Berlin called attention to meetings held with representatives of the University re alternatives for Melrose Ave. & Byington. HOTEL -DEPARTMENT STORE BLOCK 64 1238-1420 Don Scatena, representing Meadow Link, Inc. and Plaza Towers Assoc. reported on progress made in reaching a satisfactory lease with Armstrongs, and on financing. Bond counsel's opinion was distributed. The Management Agreement with the hotel has been signed. Staff expressed concerns about the financial commitment for both phases. Berlin advised that the City would not convey the land until they were sure that from a financial standpoint the project would be built. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT REUSE Schmadeke, Showalter, Gilpin for Riverfront 1420-1919 Comm., and Bezanson & Dague for University present for discussion. Berlin explained the request from the Univ. re treatment of sludge,and recommended reserving judgement on sale of larger piece of property; and pointed out two decision points, 1)agreement on the concept of use of part of the plant to treat the University sludge, as it is critical to the design of the new plant, and 2) agreement to proceed with the joint proposal to the Dept. of Energy re the feasibility study re fuel. There was Council concensus to proceed with the study. Staff to present information on other issues discussed in re to sale of land. STURGIS FERRY PARK 1919_1994 Staff requested postponing of the discussion until Parks & Rec. Comm. has a recommendation. Gilpin advised that the Riverfront Comm, wanted to construct the gazebos. Berlin wanted to use Block Grant monies on projects relating directly to the river, because of the question of responsibility--Riverfront or Parks & Rec. ADVERTISING ON THE BUSES Wioto present. 1994.2209 Memo from Wioto noted. No one favored changing the policy to allow exemption for ballot issues. APPOINTMENT TO MAYORS YOUTH BOARD Concensus to appoint Janet Lown. 2209-2215 ! I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 3 Informal Council September 8, 1980 EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Lynch to adjourn to executive session under Sec. 28A.5.1(c) To discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently f in litigation, where disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage j the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Motion carried, 6/1, upon the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Perret Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts. Nays: Vevera. Time: 4:50 P.M., Conference Room. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Wioto, Stolfus, Schmeiser. Tape- recorded on Reel N19, Side fl, 855-960. Council discussed Young and McLaughlin lawsuits. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts to adjourn, 5:00 P.11. Motion carried unanimously. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES K � f i a t �kia 4 1 Page 3 Informal Council September 8, 1980 EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Lynch to adjourn to executive session under Sec. 28A.5.1(c) To discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently f in litigation, where disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage j the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Motion carried, 6/1, upon the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Perret Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts. Nays: Vevera. Time: 4:50 P.M., Conference Room. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Wioto, Stolfus, Schmeiser. Tape- recorded on Reel N19, Side fl, 855-960. Council discussed Young and McLaughlin lawsuits. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts to adjourn, 5:00 P.11. Motion carried unanimously. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES