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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-08-26 Council minutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 8/6/80 The cost of publishing proceedings & claims is ; g the following for this calendar • Cumulative cost $ year for said publication is Iowa City Council, adjourned session, 8/6/80, 1:00 P.M. at Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. consultant Mayor Balmer presiding. Bond Paul Speer from Paul Speer and Associates, Chicago, Present. Mayor Balmer opened the meeting for the Purpose of receipt of bids for the sale of $2,570,000 general obligation bonds. Consultant Speer advised that six sealed bids were received and not opened. Mayor Balmer called for oral bids. There were none. Oral bidding was closed. Sealed bids were opened and read. Consultant Paul Speer recommended award of the bid to The Northern Trust Company and Merrill Lynch White Weld Capital Markets Group and Goldman, Sachs & Co., and Associates at a net interest rate of 6.49361%. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-326, Bk. 62, pp, 689-694, DIRECTING SALE OF 52,570,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS to The Northern Trust Company and Merrill Lynch White Weld Capital Markets Group and Goldman, Sachs & Co, and Associates at a net interest rate of 6.49361%. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to return the checks of the unsuccessful bidders. carried unanimously, 4/0. Motion Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adjourn the meeting, 1:30 P.M. Motion carr 4/0. ied unanimously, A more complete description of Council acti ies is o fil in the office of the City Cle k SIP R AN KARR OHM R. BALMER, MAYOR 8/15/80. PUTY C TY, CLERK Submitted on MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 8/12/80 The cost of publishing the fol lowinc proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa C ty Council, reg. mtg., 8/12/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Mayor Balmer requested that items 2e (4) (5) & (6) be discussed separately, and that 7/29/80 minutes be corrected on Page 6, showing the number of the Resolution re HLM contract to be 80-322, as requested by the City Clerk. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adapted as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 7/29/80, subject to correction, as recommended and amended by the City Clerk. Minuteof Appeals 7/18/8of 0; Human and Co Rights Comm.- 7/28/80; Senior Center Comm. -7/10/80; Planning and Zoning Comm. -7/3/80; Resources Conservation Comm. -7/15/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 62: RES. 80- 327, p. 694, APPROVING CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-328, P. 695, DANCING PERMIT FOR IOWA CITY LODGE #1096 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE, 2910 Muscatine Avenue. RES. 70-329, P. 696, CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-330, p. 697, SUNDAY SALES FOR HY-VEE FOOD STORE #2, 310 N. First Avenue. RES. 80-331, P. 698, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-332, p. 699, SUNDAY SALES FOR'HY-VEE FOOD STORE #1 AND DRUGTOWN #1, 501 Hollywood Blvd, and 521 Hollywood Blvd. RES. 80-333, P. 700, APPROVING CLASS C'LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GEORGE'S BUFFET, 312 Market. RES. 80-334, p. 701, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-335, p.' 702, SUNDAY SALES FOR JOHN'S GROCERY, INC. , 401 E. Market. RES. 80=336, p. 703, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR JOE'S PLACE, 115 Iowa Avenue. RES. 80-337, p. 704, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-338, p. 705, SUNDAY SALES FOR PCAMOR BOWLING, INC., 1555 First Avenue. RES. 80-339, P. 706, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-340, p. 707, SUNDAY SALES FOR PIZZA HUT, 1921 MICROFILMED OY DORM MC R�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DESMOINES official Actions Aagast 12, 1980 Page 2 Keokuk Street. RES. 80-341, p. 708, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BURT'S LOUNGE, 1310 Highland Ct. Setting 7091710,ublic h SETTING PUBLIC HEARING Bk. 62, PP• FOR 8/26/80 FOR THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LOCATED IN BLOCK 2 OF COOK, SARGENT AND DOWNEY'S ADDITION (west of Avenue Hy -Vee). RES. 80-343, Bket and . Kirkwood 711, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 8/26/80 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETSCAPE .PHASE II -C, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, N AND DIING TYENGINEER TO PLACE SAIDPLANS, ETC., ONFILEFOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Correspondence: Robert Beall re protest- ing sign at Quik -Trip on the corner of Market and Linn Streets, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Gerald Gerhart re proposed rezoning of land north of Benton Street and east of Mormon Trek, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Johnson County Ambulance Service expressing gratitude for designation of parking space on Bloomington Street. Application for City Plaza Use Permit: University of Iowa Museum of Art to place banners in the fountain area using the large light poles, approved. Application for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Student Coalition against use of Blaregistration f ckhawkMin park on 7/30/80 at 12or :15 P.M., approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. Victoria Solursh, Chrp. of Johnson County Coalition for ERA, appeared re her letter deleted from Consent Calendar requesting advertising space on transit buses, and requesting clarification of Council's definition of political advertising. Next item discussed which was taken from the Consent Calendar was the letter from Caroline Dieterla re the airport. City Manager was directed to set informal discussion with the Airport Commis- sion when City Attorney Hayek can be present to discuss issues raised. Mayor Balmer commented on the letter from East Central Iowa Council of Governments re board MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions membership, final item deleted from Consent Aagast 12, 1980 Calendar, stating that he would wait until a new Page 3 I Metro Planning Organization is formed to consider an appointment. There were no objections. A public hearing was held to consider rezoning approximately 100 acres from County RS to City RIA located south of Highway 6 East (opposite Heinz Manufacturing) in East Lucas Township. City Manager Berlin stated it was the intent of the Council to rezone only 3 acres. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-344, Bk. 62, pp. 712-713, ANNEXING APPROXI- MATELY THREE ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 EAST IN EAST LUCAS TOWNSHIP (Wayne Waters). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded be Erdahl, to defer consideration of a resolution approving the prelim- inary and final plat for Empire Addition. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, THE ORDINANCE TO VACATE PICKARD STREET BETWEEN FRIENDLY AND HIGHLAND AVENUES, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. A public hearing was held to receive citizen comments regarding the fifth year and cumulative Community Development Block Grant Grantee Performance Report. A public hearing was held to receive citizen comments concerning an application for Metro Entitlement funding for the third year of the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization Project. Letter from Mr. & Mrs. C. L. Hicks, 1010 Woodlawn, was received. Staffinembers Hencin and Knight presented an update of the status of the project. Roxanne Haldeman appeared questioning the status of the North Branch dam, and was answered by the Mayor and staff. Consultant Ed Brinton was present. A public hearing was held on the proposed disposition of public property to Thomas and Marilyn Alberhasky. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-345, Bk. 62, pp, 714-716, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A QUIT CLAIM DEED WHEREBY THE CITY SHALL CONVEY A PARCEL OF LAND RETAINING A PERMANENT SEWER EASEMENT IN EXCHANGE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF LAND 1410ROFILM701AIE81 JORM MI CEDAR RAPIDS 9 Official Actions FROM THOMAS R. AND MARILYN J. ALBERHASKY IN Aagast 12, 1980 FURTHERANCE OF THE FIRST AVENUE REALIGNMENT IN IOWA Page 4 CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. A public hearing deferred from meetings of July 15 and 29, 1980, was held on the plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the construction of the Mercer Park Conces- sion/Restroom building. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to defer a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the construction of the Mercer Park Concession/Restroom building and authorizing bids to be received September 2, 1980 at 10:00 A.M. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. A public hearing was held on a proposed resolution declaring that public convenience and necessity require the proposed taxicab service applied for by Hawkeye Cab Company within the City of Iowa City, Iowa. Nancy Draper, A Better Cab Company, and Roy Findley, Hawkeye Cab Company, appeared. City Manager Berlin discussed his memo re reconstruction of sidewalk vaults on Clinton Street and pointed out that similar arrangements had been made in other Urban Renewal areas. Council voiced no objections. - IMoved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to approve settlement in the amount of $4,500 in court case, ChesterMiller and Peggy Miller v. City of Iowa City, Docket #45506. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-346, Bk. 62, pp. 717-720, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT W. STEVENS, PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A STORMWATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM IN SETTLEMENT OF THE JUDGEMENT IN STEVENS V. IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. Moved by Vevera; seconded by Erdahl, to defer consideration of a resolution amending the number of authorized permanent positions in the Finance Department. After discussion, motion withdrawn. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-347, Bk. 62, pp. 721-722, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED PERMANENT POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt AJgast 12, 1980 RES. 80-348, Bk. 62, pp. 723-749, ADOPTING Page 5 SUPPLEMENT FIVE TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. tMoved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to defer consideration of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign and the City Clerk to attest a s contract for the acquisition of real property for the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Project (Parcel owned by John Gillispie). Councilmember i Lynch expressed concern re a possible conflict of interest. Asst. City Atty. Scholten stated he was not aware of any problem in Councilmember Lynch voting on the resolution. Councilmembers were agreeable to having Lynch vote, and motion withdrawn. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-349, Bk. 62, pp. 750-751, AUTHORIZING - THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT (PARCEL OWNED BY JOHN GILLISPIE). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-350, Bk. 62, pp. 752-754, ESTABLISHING JUST i COMPENSATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PHASE II OF THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT (PARCELS 9, 11, 14, AND 15). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-351, Bk. 62, p. 755, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOLD HARMLESS ENTITLEMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONVERSION OF BUILDINGS IN THE DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AREA (IOWA R-14) TO AN UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL UTILITY SYSTEM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Lynch, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest amendment one to the agreement with Out of Danger, Inc. dba Aid and Alternatives for 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 AAVSA, appeared. Original motion withdrawn. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to defer consideration of the above resolution until the next Council MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR(�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • OES MOIIIES Official Actions Aagdst 12, 1980 meeting. Motion Page 6 Neuhauser, Ferret, Roberts 7ab unanimously, 4 Moved by Erdahl absent. /0, RES, 80-352 � seconded by Vevera CITY MANAGER TO 62' PP. 756'776, AUTHORIZINGdTHE DEPARTMENT OF EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH THE FUNDING TRANSPORTATION TO OBTAIN SECTION018 unanimous (UMTA). Affirmative roll Moved b/0' Neuhauser, perret call vote RES. 80-353 y Lynch, seconded b ' Roberts absent. THE CONSTRUCTION 6F T 777 AWARD NGaCONTRACTdFOR IMPROVEMENTS TO OF THE 1979 BDI SECOND ' IOWA, in the METRO PAVERS, INC. OF IOWA D ITYN call vote amount of $g9 976 affirmative Roberts unanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser, roll absent. Moved by Vevera � Ferret, RES, 80-354, e 6 seconded by Lynch, to adopt CONTRACT AND BOND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF T BDI SECOND ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS, APPROVING call vote unanimous Affirmative rolHE l Roberts absent. 4/D, Neuhause Moved by Erdahl r, Ferret, ORDINANCE ADOPTING THESeCpnded by Vevera, that THE MECHANICAL CODE AS PREPARED EDITION OF THE UNIFORM CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS BY THE INTERNATIONAL given first Vote for Passage. ' be considered and carried, 4/0, Neuhauser g Motion Affirmative , Perret to consider Passage roll call vote Roberts absent. absent, unanimous, q/0 on first vote , Neuhauser, Perret for Moved by Erdahl � Roberts ORDINANCE ADOPTING seconded b BUILDING FOR THE 1979 EDITION OFra' that THE BUILDINGS CODE THE ABATEMENT OF THE UNIFORM IONAL CONFERENCE ASBUILD PREPARED By OFFICIALS, DANGEROUS given first vote for be considered and carried, 4/00 Neuhauserssage. Motion Affirmative Perret to consider passagex011 call vote on Roberts absent. absenunanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser first vote vote for Moved by Erdahl, Roberts ORDINANCE ADOPTING T, seconded TION PLUMBING y Vevera, that THE ASSOCIATION p AS PREPARED By THE OF THE UNIFORM be considered anLdUMBING AND MECHANICAL INTERNATIONAL Motion to consider carried fgjp vote for passage, Roberts absent. AffirmativeNeuhauser first votet Perret, Ferret, Roberts passage unanimous 'roll call vote on Moved b absent. 4/0, Neuhauser, ORDINANCE ADOPTINGhl seconded b THE 1979 EDITION OF THE that THE THE UNIFORM MICROFIL1470,AIIEB, DORM MIC CEDAR 111111 9 Official Actions A,igast 12, 1980 Page 7 j l X Official Actions A,igast 12, 1980 Page 7 BUILDING CODE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn, 9:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0. A more complete description of Council acti les is on fi in the office of the City Cle k. HN R. BALMER, MAYOR S/A IL STOLFUS, CITY CLERK Su fitted to Press -Citizen 8/22/80 w�4a� MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ■ j i BUILDING CODE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn, 9:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0. A more complete description of Council acti les is on fi in the office of the City Cle k. HN R. BALMER, MAYOR S/A IL STOLFUS, CITY CLERK Su fitted to Press -Citizen 8/22/80 w�4a� MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ■ COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES AUGUST 26, 1980 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. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Vitosh, Hencin, Farmer, Schmadeke, Seydel, Brachtel, Chiat, Kucharzak, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on tape 80-15, i 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. Dubuque. RES. 80-356, p. 797, APPROVING CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE, RES. 80- PERMIT BHIGHLANDER, INC. dbaSUNDAY SALES TTHEnHIGHLANDER3INN & SUPPERICLUB,Route l2 FOR . 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, CIGARETTEREFUNDING PERMITS. RES. 80-362, IQp. LICENSE.03APPROVING C�ASSI6 P.802,BEERRMIT ISSUING RES. 80-363, p. 804, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR WILLIAM H. FAIRCHILD AND DAVID E. AYRES APPROVING CLLASSFACRCHILDIS, 105 LIQUOR LICENSEE FORuMICKY'S INC. dbaB0-364MICKY'Sp 11805. 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 RES.SETTING PUBLIC HARING FOR I9/23/800N. REGARDING THEE SSS ANCEBk.60F NOT TOD8-902 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 I 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 Council 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 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. individualcCPlaza carrying asandwichboard advertising TUse: Brealinfor herBreadline o 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 PUBLIC to HEARINadoGtAND APPROVING RES. 80-369, Bk. PROCEEDINGS9FOR9TH, RELATING TO E ISS ANCE AND THE ALEHOLDING FTO 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. PROJECI),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. 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 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+LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i Council 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 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. individualcCPlaza carrying asandwichboard advertising TUse: Brealinfor herBreadline o 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 PUBLIC to HEARINadoGtAND APPROVING RES. 80-369, Bk. PROCEEDINGS9FOR9TH, RELATING TO E ISS ANCE AND THE ALEHOLDING FTO 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. PROJECI),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. 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 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+LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 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 ROA 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. Moved Neuhauser 39, TO VACATE PICKARD STREETseconded BETWEENEFRIENDLYthat ANDORD. HIGHLLANDO01, Bk.AVENUES,Obe passed and adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. John Suchomel, 330h N. Lucas, appeared and stated he was glad to be back from Germany. R 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 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 I 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 said she had received aphone 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 i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities August 26, 1980 Page 4 Riverfront Commission re the expenditure of funds. Councilmembers wished to 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 #6 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 #6 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. 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. 924- 925, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK CONCESSION/RESTROOM 3UILDING 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 ani the total cost would be $37,000. Resolution adopted, 4/3, with the fallowing 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/O, 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+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I Council 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 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 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 14ICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council 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. JOHN R. BALMER, M OR ABBI &-- FUS, CITY LERK, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES INFORMAL 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 N80-18, 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. Rezonicng Ord. for Waters property -Cannot be finalized until approval of annexation is reeived from the City Development Board. The Engineering Department has allowed Waters to hook into the water. Foster Road Alignment -Additional material will be provided by staff in the next packet. An informal discussion will be scheduled for Sept. 8th. Councilmembers Erdahl and Lynch present, 1:45 PM. AGENDA AND COUNCIL TIME 525-990 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 Proiect, 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 hot heard back from them. One alternative was to try a couple situations and see what happens. MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES N t �I I 3� INFORMAL 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 N80-18, 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. Rezonicng Ord. for Waters property -Cannot be finalized until approval of annexation is reeived from the City Development Board. The Engineering Department has allowed Waters to hook into the water. Foster Road Alignment -Additional material will be provided by staff in the next packet. An informal discussion will be scheduled for Sept. 8th. Councilmembers Erdahl and Lynch present, 1:45 PM. AGENDA AND COUNCIL TIME 525-990 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 Proiect, 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 hot heard back from them. One alternative was to try a couple situations and see what happens. MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES N �I 14<i I INFORMAL 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 N80-18, 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. Rezonicng Ord. for Waters property -Cannot be finalized until approval of annexation is reeived from the City Development Board. The Engineering Department has allowed Waters to hook into the water. Foster Road Alignment -Additional material will be provided by staff in the next packet. An informal discussion will be scheduled for Sept. 8th. Councilmembers Erdahl and Lynch present, 1:45 PM. AGENDA AND COUNCIL TIME 525-990 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 Proiect, 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 hot heard back from them. One alternative was to try a couple situations and see what happens. MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES N 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 Cons u tants Le man & 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 Saueg ing, 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 1942-2270 Airport Commissioners 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. MERCER PARK SHELTER Showalter present. 2270-_2450 Several concerns 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 an create a rtional" 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+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES