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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-08-12 Council minutesINFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 10, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: July 10, 1980, at 3:00 P.M. at the Highlander. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera, Erdahl, Roberts, Perret Lynch. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Facilitators: Clayton Ringgenberg, Tim Shields. One member of the Press present. City Manager Berlin called attention to his memo of July 7th, 1980, regarding this goal-setting session. Staff will ascertain direction from the discussion for preparation of the budget. Financial Status, a revised sheet was presented. The understanding previously was that the 2. parking fines would be put into parking revenues until 1981, but with the Mall construction schedule, it could be '83 before this revenue can go back into the general fund. There will be a shortfall in the general fund this next fiscal year. Expected revenues from Road Use Tax have declined twice this year. There will be the usual 18 month lag on taxes regarding new Mall. Erdahl requested information regarding the debt service prior to 79. Berlin noted that revenues were estimated conservatively, expenditures are conservative, and the variables are great. Proposed FY82 budget will be balanced at current service levels, some alternatives will be presented. The property for the new sewer plant has been appraised. Raise in rates was discussed. All agreed on raise in rates to accomplish the purchase of the property. Local option tax, wage tax, were discussed later in the meeting. I Budget Process Berlin stated that he still had one place to fill on Management Adv- isory Pane_1_.9ome areas of concern are: management salaries, the budget process, how the City projects revenues, cost of operations, better ways of j management, computer equipment, equipment maintenance, the hearinoc g process, Collectiveee nBar aininhaStaffuser sis9ested a recommending9e in the a meetinghwithntherconsultant to discuss pI losophical framework to follow and specific procedure to accomplish. This meeting should take place in early fall, Hellinq will be scheduling a date when all Councilmembers can be present. Items for discussion will include publicizing of city's posture re finances, legislative mandates and changes, and what levels of service will be acceptable to the community and what this means in taxes. Comments- The direction has been given to 'tighten belts'. Council commented t a t e fiscal policy and the bond rating had been maintained. They dis- cussed morale of employees; incentives; yearly awards; visits by individual Councilmembers to departments, if needed; tours of new areas; space needs. Basic Services Councilmembers agreed that the previous decisions on basic sery ces was still good. Neuhauser defined 'basic services'. as "A service that no one can provide as well as the City can, and the citlzens demand it." Alternate wasy of delivery or financing of Fire, Garbage, Pari- were dis- cussed. Water and sewer are revenue generators. Berlin commented that the City was below standards set for departments, but in this University community, the City had a high level of service requested. Council discussed how to determine a level of service. Council will be able to see the effects of the budget cuts from this year. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES W Goals Several goals and suggestions were made. Not in priority listing, Council discussed: Maintaining present level of services; completion of Urban Renewal Blocks 64 R 82; space needs; Library property use; W Smash Em; bus station; energy conservation program; implementation of Transit Plan, securing funding for bus barn; property taxes; staff to focus on a rehab program for housing along Ralston Creek bank, when creek problems are controlled. Goals and priority will be finalized later. Meeting adjourned, 7:00 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 I 1 i' MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES n INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 14, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: July 14, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COIINCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera, Roberts, Ferret, Erdahl (3:40 PM). Absent: Lynch. Staffalvinhers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Melling. Others present For certain discussions as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel H80-17, Side 1, 1850 -End, and Side 2, 1-1493. ATTORNEY FEES/EATON CASE Mrs. Phyllis Crawford, 208 Pickard St. read a statement objecting to the payment1850-2019 of $60. an hour attorney fees on the Eaton case. She suggested that this amount would fund snow removal for many elderly persons. Staff will send her material regarding the program for the elderly. SEATS FUNDING 1111 Council members favored the request from Super Cab. Co. for continuation of the SEATS service. Nancy Draper present. APPLICATIONST_ 0 PLANNING ,AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy, Schmeiser Vcatiof Pcka'2019-End Friendly & Highland, ready, public hearing. Amendment to Housing Code, regarding rooming houses. Staff requested cancellation of puhlir hearing. When concerns are worked out, the item will be reset. EmpireAddition, prel.& final subdivision plat, staff requested deferral as legal papers have not been received. Riverside Court Apts., pre]. & final LSRD, requirements have been complied with. Arbor Hillagmthehighway, Phase 2, (Part 1), LSRD Developer Glasgow, Schnittjer, Keller i for discussion. Benin called attention to letter from residents on ister, concerning flooding as storm water management is notrequired. y explained that the PAD in 1971, was prior to passage,of storm water ent. Schnittjer explained the street system.for Wayne Waters ro art .on. Boothroy advisedpthat publicrhearSngaonrrezomm�gsfromresentRS to fored to be set for August 12th. As the water line is.across thehighway, RIA hern 1/3 of the property could be annexed. Regarding concerns that other properties would want to annex, Schmeiser noted that the Council is not committed to providing services for a voluntary annexation. After Council isnot of the concerns of the Urban Fringe Committee, it. was decided Ln ask Lhis committee to discuss the area. A letter from Johnson County i; upposerl to have been sent to the City. Altho further input. will be. rr:rr:ived, Council can set the public hearing, Boothroy said. Melrose Corridor Committee recommendations. Planning & Zoninq recommendation Lha 1, Melrose Court not a reopened until all work has been comp letr..d on the widening of Grand/Byington•intersection & until the recommendations of the Melrose Corridor Committee, June 12th,'are completed, was noted. A public hearing will need to be set to reopen Melrose Court, and will be added to July 29th agenda to set for August 12th, to repeal the Ordinance, Boothroy advised. Berlin stated that the staff recommended reopening of Melrose Court, but not widening, as it is not feasible. Brachtel has said that many other streets in Iowa City have the same problems as Melrose Ct. Hy -Vee Vacation of Alley Alley has been appraised. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR�LA 3 CEDAR RARI05 + DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council July 14, 1980 FOS TEI? ROAD P&Z Commissionser Jacobsen present, several area residents and Side. 2, Glasgow Present for the discussion. Boothroy asked that Council decide 1-400 if Foster Road at Prairie du Chien should be offset or continuous. He Presented a new alternative route, 500' north of the straight alignment. To continue east it would be on ia.-ill. Gas & Electric property. The City would have to condemn property owned by two persons, other areas are owned by Glasgow. A majority of Councilmembers agreed with this new concept. Jacobsen requested that Council consider whether or not it should be designated an arterial or a collector, and if it should be shown on the Comprehensive Plan. All agreed that Foster Road up to Prairie du Chien should be a collector street. Berlin noted that as Council agrees with the concept, it will be sent to P&Z for recommendation and cost figures will be provided. Schmeiser stated that collector streets should have been on the Comprehensive Plan, and when Council is able to pin them down, they j should show on the Plan. AGENDA/COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. City Manager Berlin explained the new funding arrangement with the State for the South Gilbert St. project. The State will pay 75%. 2. Berlin advised that the item re agreement with Johnson County Council of Governments would allow phase out of programs of JCRP and integrating thea) with JCCG. 3. Vevera called attention to a correction in the roll call for the July lst Council meeting. As all members were present, Perret's name should be added to those listed as present. 4. There were no questions on the BDI project on the agenda. Council decided to recess for 15 minutes to read the memo from Hayek and material regarding College Plaza Development of Block 64, as distributed by Attorney Hayek. URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL, Block 64, Hotel. Hayek, Scho ten, Chiat, Hencin and Schmeiser present for the discussion, with representatives from College. Plaza Dev./High Country and Plaza Towers. Associates. City Atty. Hayek summarized the material presented, stated that the preferred developer College Plaza Dev./High Country had not complied with all the material requirements of Res. 80-181, and recom- mended no extension or waiver of the material requirements. Hayek dis- cussed `the 'definition of 'commitment', concerns regarding the contract language, the joint venture agreement, the managenienL contract, the bid expiration and the financial commitment. Atty. Downer replied to these concerns. Hieronymus advised that they had no commitment from Armstrongs at this time, they had no reason to. Atty. Hayek and staff recommended a Resolution revoking the designation of College Plaza Dev./High Country, & then Res. designating Plaza Towers Associates as preferred developer, giving them the same time limits to comply with the conditions of Res. 80-181. Councilman Erdahl present, 3:40 P.M. Atty. Downer stated it was not likely that they could comply by having a lease with Armstrongs by tomorrow. Benz presented the model of the building and the floor plans. He discussed the separate deeds and ownership of the hotel and the retail. Council will further consider the matter at the formal meeting. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 400-431 431-1301 Page 3 Informal Council July 14, 1980 FUNDING FOR AIRPORT PARKING_ Mgr. Zehr present. 1301-1493 Tlir M<iyor called attention to Zehr's memo regarding the problem. A majority agreed not to provide extra funding for the Airport project because of money previously allowed at budget time, and the city's financial situation and reduction in other budgets. HICKOR'V'11 HELER Berlin ased that the grant.had not been approved. The first phase had been funded by revenue sharing. A majority agreed with the City Manager's statement that the Parks and Recreation Commission reallocate current money. MERCER PARK CONCESSION BUILDING Materia s and cost were discussed. The item on agenda will be postponed until the staff can report on the costs and negotiations with the Jaycees. Berlin advised that Davis -Bacon wages would be paid. ROCKY SHORE BIKEWAY Neuhauser questions how the grant money for bikeways was allocated by State agency, and requested Mayor contact legislators. Berlin suggested contacting the Iowa'Dept. of Transportation first. Meetingladjourned,.4:40 PM. -i I i I I 0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 28,-1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: July 28, 1980, 1:20 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Vevera, Perrot. Absent: Neu- hauser, Roberts. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel N80-17, Side 2, 1493 -End, and 80/18, Side 1, 1-464. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING Boothroy present. 1493-1.705 Spring_V_allll%vfinal subdivision. Ralph Stoffer was present and told of his p aT n to revise the final plat. Coraiville had approved the preliminary plat with the issue of the secondary access not resolved. When the revisions are received, they will be forwarded to P&Z. Berlin advised that the City's views on this application should be made known to the County. Foster Road Boothroy explained P&Z recommendation on the new northerly plan. CostCostest Cates of alternatives were provided to Council. Dev. Glasgow was present and advised that the land the city would have to acquire would not be available -next year. Council discussed amending the CIP, and starting to acquire the property. The majority of Councilmembers.present agreed to amend the CIP and this year's operating budget. Boothroy reminded them that the placement for Foster Road east of Prairie du Chien had not been resolved. Staff will prepare additional information for Council's informal meeting on the 12th. Actual figures have not been made by the engineering dept. for acquisition of the two parcels for the northerly plan. Vacation of Pickard Boothroy called attention to the two letters on the Council agenda regarding purchase of ROW by Gross & VanKirk. Ord. Vacatin Allo /H Vee Appraisal was $10,500. Hearing on disposition will e se Vag er. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 1705-2153 1. City Manager Berlin requested that the Resolution regarding Younker's request for industrial revenue bonds for their leasehold improvements be added to the Consent Calendar, removed, and then discussed immediate- ly after adoption of the Consent Calendar. There were no objections. Council discussed previous and future bond issues, and the need for a policy. The City's bond rating is not affected by problems or.non compliance by the applicant. 2. The Mayor asked that item N22 be deferred, easement for Copper Dollar. 3. Vevera stated that he would vote against item 1125, change in positions in the Finance Dept. 4. There were no objections to the procedure outlined in the City Manager's memo regarding public disclosure of gifts. 5. There were no objections to the solution to the sewer problem on Iowa Ave., as outlined in the City Manager's memo. 6. Lynch related his concerns regarding air conditioning problems at the Lakeside Apartments. Berlin outlined the problems and what is being done to solve them. 7. Lynch also pointed out his concerns that the traffic lights on Burlington are not synchronized. 8. All Councilmembers agreed.with Scholten's memo regarding Woodfields. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR �LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES r1 Page 2 Informal Council July 28, 1980 HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING/CIVIC CENTER Tin en erg,_Tc ma e e, Kuc FD an Block, Engr. for Charles J.P. McClure & Assoc. were present to explain the scope of the project and to answer questions. A report is available. Commercial equipment will be installed, using one boiler, converting from steam to hot water. The roof project will be scheduled after the air-conditioning installation. If the heating portion of the project cannot be finished before October 1st, it will be deferred until Spring. Work could commence 10 days after bids are received, August 19, as most of that equipment would be available. The Engineer & Staff met with the Resources Conservation Comm. representa- tives to answer their questions. EXECUTIVE SESSION Conference Room, 2:30 P.M. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Lynch to adjourn to executive session to discuss strateav with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation, where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation (Sec. 28A.5.1(c)) Roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Perret. Nays: Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Roberts. Motion did not carry as two-thirds of the Councilmembers (5) must give an affirmative vote. After a short recess, it was again moved by Lynch, seconded by Erdahl to adjourn to executive session under Sec. 28A.5.1(c). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Gannon. Lawsuits re Chester Miller and by Lynch, seconded by Erdahl to adjourn, imously,,5/0. Helling Wioto, Scholten, Schmadeke, Stevens were discussed. Moved 3:00 P.M. Motion carried unan- MERCER'PARK CONCESSION BUILDING Gannon, Lee, Showalter present. Showa ter a vise t at the sma11 white building would be moved to Napoleon.— Park. Council discussed the time periods when the restrooms would be open, to the public. Lee advised that they usually shut down before Halloween because of vandalism. Staff will provide a memo detailing why the $5,000 difference in cost of a concrete vs wood building. Berlin again noted that with funding by general revenue sharing, the Davis/Bacon wages will be much higher. Hopefully the project will be built this fall. LIBRARY CONTRACT REVENUE Eggers and Library Board Pres. Lynda Ostedgaard were present. Mayor Ba mer called attention to Eggers' memo regarding the additional income from the North Liberty contract, requesting allocation of this amount"for materials. Council discussed the formula used for Iowa City and for the other agencies. A majority of Councilmembers had no problems in granting the request. Vevera disagreed. PURCHASING MANUAL Vitosh & Eisenhofer present. The new provision allowing the City Manager's signature for public improve- ments up to $25,000 was discussed. These would be items previously budgeted. Justification for the Purchasing Division was noted. Relationship of other departments with this division was explained. Items discussed included use of State discounts, longer use of Police cars, investigation of compressed gas 2153-2606 2622 -End 80-18, Side 1 1-91 91-350 UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES IN CBD Hencin, Chiat, Kucharzak present. 350-464 Kucharzak adv se tat t e agreement with Hansen Lind Meyer has been reviewed and endorsed by the Electrical Board. Public hearing will be held on use. of CDBG funds for undergrounding of electrical utilities. Then the resolution can be adopted designating use of monies from the sale of Block 64, hotel site. Eligibility under HUD discussed. Staff will work with Ia.-Ill. regarding service to Paul -Helen Bldg, and others. Adjourned, 3:35 P.M. MICROFILI4ED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 7/29/80 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is Iowa City Council, reg., mtg., 7/29/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser, Roberts. Mayor Balmer announced that the resolution re the issuance of industrial revenue bonds for Younkers as added to the Consent Calendar, would be removed and discussed separately after the Consent Calendar. Sunday sales liquor license application for Applegate's was added to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as amended. Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 7/15/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. - Minutes of Boards and. Commissions: Planning & Zoning Comm. -7/4/80; Riverfront Comm. -7/16/80; Human Rights Comm. -7/10/80; Resources Conservation Comm. -6/26/80; Bd. of Library Trustees -6/19/80; Parks & Rec. Comm. - 6/11/80; Airport Comm. -7/10/80; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -6/17/80. Permit resolutions, Book 62: RES. 80- 302, p. 625, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-303, p. 626, SUNDAY SALES FOR THE SALAD BOWL, INC., 701 E. Davenport. RES. 80- 304, p. 627, APPROVING•CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR OSCO DRUG STORE, 120 E. College. RES. 80-305, p. 628, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-306, p. 629, SUNDAY SALES FOR SENOR PABLO$ LTD., 830 First Avenue. RES. 80-307, p. 630, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-313, p. 637, SUNDAY SALES FOR APPLEGATE'S LANDING, 1411 S. Gilbert. RES. 80-308, p. 631, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-309, P. 632, SUNDAY SALES FOR QUIK TRIP #539, 301 Market. RES. 80-310, P. 633, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES, 80-311, CATHOLIC SUNDAY SALES FOR ST. ' CHURCH, 2150 Rochester Avenue (Regina High ,School). RES. 80-312, pp. 635-636, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Setting public hearings: RES. 80-314, Bk. 62, p. 638, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 8/12/80 FOR CITY'S FIFTH YEAR AND CUMULATIVE HOLD HARMLESS ENTITLEMENT CDBG GRANTEE MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions July 29, 1980 Page Two PERFORMANCE REPORT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TO PLACE INFORMATION REGARDING SAID REPORT ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Motion setting public hearing for 8/12/80 to receive citizen comments concerning an application for metro entitlement funding for the third year of the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization Project. RES. 80- 315, HEARING FOR 8/12/806 ON640, SETTING THE DISPOSITIONOFIC PUBLIC PROPERTY TO THOMAS AND MARILYN ALBERHASKY. Correspondence: Ltr. from Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors re the annexation and rezoning of Waters' property, reply attached agenda.to in City Council Lof arclaim aon behalf �ofOLilnda Eaton, referred to Legal Dept. Ltr. from John and _.Carolyn Gross extending an offer to purchase property, referred to the City Manager for reply. Ltr. from Ronald and Jacalyn Askin re construction of the Arbor Hill residential developmentreferred to the City Manager. for reply. Lir. from Johnson County HACAP requesting a representative of the City be appointed to the HACAP Advisory Board, manager will reply after Council makes recommendation. Letter from Max and Martha Van Kirk extending an offer to purchase property (Pickard Street ROW between Highland and Friendly). Applications, for City Plaza Use Permits: Dairy Queen to vend ice cream, approved. Iowa City/Johnson County Arts Council for ten events to be held the month Of July, approved. KKIC to broadcast from City Plaza and furnish free food on Sidewalk Days, approved. KRNA to broadcast from City Plaza on Sidewalk Days, approved. Lisa Lilly of Office of Student Activities, University of Iowa, for use of City Plaza for a Homecoming Dance 10/18/80, denied. Applications. for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: .Sharon Doran's Academy of Science and Hair Design for use of sidewalks to cut hair on Sidewalk Days, approved. Chamber of Commerce for use of sidewalks on Sidewalk f Iowa Homecoming Counc approved tohaveUHomecomingoParade on 10/17/80, approved. Johnson County Coalition for the Iowa Equal Rights Amendment MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR(]LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES Official Actions for use of Blackhawk Minipark on 8/16, 8/30, July 29, 1980 9/6, 10/3, and 10/23, approved. Americar Page Three Diabetes Association for use of BlackhawM Minipark on 8/25, 9/6, and 9/30, approved. Johnson County/Iowa City National Organization for Women to have an "Equal Rights Amendment Walk" on 8/23, approved. Applications for Streets and Public Grounds: American Diabetes Association to have the Hawkeye Area Diabetes Bike Ride on 9/28/80, approved. Regina High School to have a Fall Fun Festival Run on 8/30/80, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-317, Bk. 62, pp. 641-652, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,800,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE INTERIM BONDS (YOUNKERS, INC. PROJECT) AND NOT TO EXCEED $1,800,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (YOUNKERS, INC. PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE, CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SAID BONDS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A representingOAGREEMENT. Younkers&Equitable o f Iowa; Stanley Krum, Executive Vice -President of Younkers; and Ken Westerbuck, Vice -President of Equitable of Iowa appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved Public hearing for 8%12/80 toeopen Melrose Court nch, to tto motor vehicular traffic from only Greenwood Drive. Councilmember Perret requested delay of the hearing unitl 8/26 so that all Councilmembers could attend the hearing. Original motion withdrawan. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Erdahl, to set a public hearing for 8/26/80 to open Melrose Court to motor vehicular ;traffic from only Greenwood Drive. Motion carried; 4/1, Vevera voting "no" and Neuhauser, Roberts absent. Debra Wolraich, 410 Melrose Court appeared. Recommendations of the Planning & Zoning Commission to forward a recommendation of approval of the final plat of Spring Valley Subdivision to the City of Coralville and regarding the northerly alignment for Foster Road, noted. Mayor Balmer announced that all parties involved with Foster Road would be notified as to scheduling of further discussion. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions rret, to Moved by Vevera, secondedy Pe APPROVING dTHE July 29, 1980 RES. 80-318, Bk. 62, pp. PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL Page Four DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF RIVERSIDE CT. APARTMENTS (COURTVIEW TERRACE). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved by Lynch, seconded56,evera, to adopt APPROVING RES. 80-319, Bk. 62, pp. 655-656, LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF ARBOR HILL, PHASE II (Part 1). Resolution adopted, 5/0, with contingencies as noted. Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, THE ORDINANCE TO VACATE PICKARD STREET BETWEEN FRIENDLY AND HIGHLAND AVENUES, be considered and given first 5/0, vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, Roberts absent. Roll call vote on Neuhauser and first vote for passage unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser - and Roberts absent. Moved Vevera, seconded hat ORD. VACATING AN ALLEYch . 7, p. RUNNING 80-3000, Bk. 17, p. EAST AND WEST IN BLOCK 2 OF. COOK, SARGENT AND I DOWNEY'S ADDITION (WEST OF GILBERT STREET AND SOUTH this OF KIRKWOOD AVENUE), be passed and adopted at 5/0, time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. eared re Gary Sanders,. 428h Oakland, app bicycles in City Plaza and additional parking for i bicycles this.fall. Staff will investigate. to A public hearing was held on an ordinance adopt the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Building Code Of the International Conference of Building Officials. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to adopt the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code as prepared by the International Conference of Building Officials. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to adopt the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Building Code for the_ Abatement of Dangerous Buildings as prepared by the International Conference of Building Officials. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to adopt the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code as prepared by the Internationl Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. held on a proposed A public hearing was amendment to the Hold Harmless Entitlement , Community Development Block Grant Program and budget. Ken Haldeman, 221 S. Lucas, appeared re the Committee on Community Needs consideration ideraatiioon of he Bd. of the request. Ferrell Turner, chirp. eared re Appeals, app Electrical Examiners and MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions July 29, 1980 Page five electrical service. Staffinembers Hencin and Kucharzak clarified the procedures to be used. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to defer for two weeks a public hearing deferred from 7/12/80 and a resolution approving the plans, specifications, form of contract, and cost estimate for the construction of the Mercer Park Concession/Restroom building. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts'absent. A public hearing was held on the plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the construction of the 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvements. Moved by Lynch, seconded by 657-658 APPROVINGoPLANS, SPEC FICATIONSk FORM p p. F CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1979 BDI SECOND ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. A public hearing was held on the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the renovation of air conditioning and heating systems at the Civic Center building. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl659-660 APPROVINGoPLANSt SPEC FICATION-321 S, FOk. RM pp. CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTIO RE NOFT NOVATION OF AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING SYSTEMS AT THE CIVIC CENTER BUILDING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Council noted the recommendations from the Riverfront Commission re no objections to the sale of that portion of the existing sewage treatment plant site which includes the two sludge lagoons, the pump house, and the grit chamber to the University of Iowa; and City retain a strip along the east bank of the Iowa River and retain an area south of a line approximately due east of the outfall sewer which includes the two.lagoons south of said line, and to retain easement for access to the area along the west bank of Ralston Creek. City Manager Berlin announced that staff recommendations would be available in two weeks. Recommendation from the Resources Conservation Commission that the City Council adopt the "Policy Paper: Energy Conservation in Municipal Transportation" as a guideline municipal transportation policy for issues, noted. Mayor announced that the recommendation will be Placed on the informal agenda for further discussion. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR(DLAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions July 29, 1980 Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/31/82 for the Board of Page Six Appeals. The appointment will be announced 9/9/80 at the regular Council meeting. Councilmember Vevera commended City Manager on quick response to a citizen problem re noxious weeds. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to adopt �2 a RES. 80-3-3-2-, Bk, 62, pp. 661-663, AUTHORIZING THE TO PMANAGER ROVIDE T PROVIDE PRO ES IONAL O SIGN A RACONSULTINGCT WITH M ENGINEERS REGARDING THE UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES PROJECT IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-323, Bk. 62, pp. 674-684, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE LOWER CITY PARK BIKE TRAIL -:FY81 TO L. L. PELLING CO., INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to defer consideration of a resolution authorizing a permanent easement to the owner of 211 Iowa Avenue to allow for the construction of a concrete and steel, ramp, to accommodate handicapped patrons. Motion carried unanimously. I Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-324, Bk. 62, pp. 685-687, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A THIRD RENEWAL OF 2BE AGREEMENT BETWEEN IOWA CITY ANDJOHNSON COUNTY FOR TRANSIT SERVICES. Affirmative; roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-325, Bk. 62, p. 688, AMENDING THE PURCHASING MANUAL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to adopt a resolution amending the number of authorized Permanent positions in the financedepartment, by reducing one full-time Parking Enforcement Attendant to half-time and increasing one half-time Senior Clark Typist position to full-time. There was discussion re the interpretation of the memo from the Finance Director. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera; to defer consideration of the above mentioned resolution for two weeks. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adjourn the meeting to 1:00 P.M. on 8/6/80 to consider MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES receipt of bids and sale of $2,570,000 general obligation bonds. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the Office of the City Cler V. s/M )AN KAEPU�TY DAfJ—R RKA Submitted on 8/8/80. //�CLLctvl�! 7/ t/R.LrJ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ■ COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES July 29, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg., mtg., 7/29/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser, Roberts. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Showalter, Hencin, Schmadeke, Vitosh, Siders, Chiat, Kucharzak, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes Tape-recorded on Tape 80-15, Side 1, 1380 -End. Mayor Balmer announced that the resolution re the issuance of industrial revenue bonds for Younkers as added to the Consent Calendar, would be removed and discussed separately after the Consent Calendar. Sunday sales liquor license application for Applegate's was added to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as amended. Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 7/15/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boa d d C P r s an ommissions: tanning & Zom ng Comm. - 7/4/80; Riverfront Comm. -7/16/80; Human Rights Comm. -7/10/80; Resources Conservation Comm. -6/26/80; Bd. of Library Trustees - 6/19/80;' Parks & Rec. Comm. -6/11/80; Airport Comm. -7/10/80; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -6/17/80. Permit resolutions, Book 62: RES. 80-302, p. 625, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-303, p. 626, SUNDAY SALES FOR THOMAS A. PETERS dba THE SALAD BOWL, INC., 701 E. Davenport. RES. 80-304, p. 627, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR OSCO DRUG, INC. dba OSCO DRUG STORE, 120 E. College. RES. 80-305, p. 628, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-306, p. 629, SUNDAY SALES FOR PAUL E. POULSEN dba SENOR PABLOS LTD., 830 First Avenue. RES. 80-307, p. 630, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-313, p. 637, SUNDAY SALES FOR IOWA RIVER PIZZA CO., INC. dba APPLEGATE'S LANDING, 1411 S. Gilbert. RES. 80-308, p. 631, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. f 80-309, p. 632, SUNDAY SALES FOR QUIK TRIP CORP, dba QUIK TRIP #539, 301 Market. RES. 80-310, p. 633, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-311, p. 634, SUNDAY SALES FOR ST. MARY'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH dba ST. MARY'S, 2150 Rochester Avenue (Regina High School). RES. 80-312, pp. 635-636, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Setting public hearings: RES. 80-314, Bk. 62, p. 638, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 8/12/80 FOR CITY'S FIFTH YEAR AND CUMULATIVE HOLD HARMLESS ENTITLEMENT CDBG GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TO PLACE INFORMATION REGARDING SAID REPORT ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Motion setting public hearing for 8/12/80 to receive citizen comments concerning an application for metro entitlement funding for the third year of the MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRLA 3 CEDAR RARIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities July 29, 1980 Page 2 s Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization Project. RES. 80- 315, 8k. 62, pp. 639-640, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 8/12/80 ON THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY TO THOMAS AND MARILYN ALBERHASKY. Correspondence: Ltr. from Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors re the annexation and rezoning of Waters' property, reply attached to agenda. Ltr. from Clara Oleson informing City Council of a claim on behalf of Linda Eaton, referred to Legal Dept. Ltr. from John and Carolyn Gross extending an offer to purchase property, referred to the City Manager for reply. Ltr. from Ronald and Jacalyn Askin re construction of the Arbor Hill residential development, referred to the City Manager for reply. Ltr, from Johnson County HACAP requesting a representative of the City be appointed to the HACAP Advisory Board, manager will reply after Council makes recommendation. Letter from Max and Martha Van Kirk extending an offer to purchase property (Pickard Street ROW between Highland and Friendly). Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Dairy Queen to vend ice cream, approved -pending receipt of certificate of insurance. Iowa City/Johnson County Arts Council for ten events to be held the month of July, approved. KXIC to broadcast from City Plaza and furnish free food on Sidewalk Days, approved. KRNA to broadcast from City Plaza on Sidewalk Days, approved. Lisa Lilly of Office of Student Activities, University of Iowa, for use of City Plaza for a Homecoming Dance 10/18/80, denied. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Sharon Doran's Academy of Science and Hair Design for use of sidewalks to cut hair on Sidewalk Days, approved. Chamber of Commerce for use of sidewalks on Sidewalk Days, approved. University of Iowa Homecoming Council to have Homecoming Parade on 10/17/80, approved. Johnson County Coalition for the Iowa Equal Rights Amendment for use of Blackhawk Minipark on 8/16, 8/30, 9/6, 10/3, and 10/23, approved. American Diabetes Association for use of Blackhawk Minipark on 8/25, 9/6, and 9/30, approved. Johnson County/Iowa City National Organization for Women to have an "Equal Rights Amendment Walk 80" on 8/23, approved -pending receipt of certificate of insurance. 'Applications for Streets and Public Grounds: American Diabetes Association to have the Hawkeye Area Diabetes Bike Ride on 9/28/80, approved -pending receipt of certificate of insurance. Regina High School to have a Fall Fun Festival Run on 8/30/80, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-317, Bk. 62, pp. 641-652, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,800,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE INTERIM BONDS (YOUNKERS, INC. PROJECT) AND NOT TO EXCEED $1,800,000 IN AGGREGATE MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities July 29, 1980 Page 3 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (YOUNKERS, INC. PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE, CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SAID BONDS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Atty. Tom Stanberry, representing Younkers & Equitable of Iowa; Stanley Krum, Executive Vice -President of Younkers; and Ken Westerbuck, Vice -President of Equitable of Iowa appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to set a public hearing for 8/12/80 to open Melrose Court to motor vehicular traffic from only Greenwood Drive. Councilmember Perret requested delay of the hearing unitl 8/26 so that all Councilmembers could attend the hearing. Original motion withdrawan. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Erdahl, to set a public hearing for 8/26/80 to open Melrose Court to motor vehicular traffic from only Greenwood Drive. Motion carried, 4/1, Vevera voting "no" and Neuhauser, Roberts absent. Debra Wolraich, 410 Melrose Court appeared. Recommendations of the Planning & Zoning Commission to forward a recommendation of approval of the final plat of Spring Valley Subdivision to the City of Coralville and regarding the northerly alignment for Foster Road, noted. Mayor Balmer announced that all parties involved with Foster Road would be notified as to scheduling of further discussion. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-318, Bk. 62, pp. 653-654, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF RIVERSIDE CT. APARTMENTS (COURTVIEW TERRACE). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-319, Bk. 62, pp. 655-656, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF ARBOR HILL, PHASE II (Part 1). Mayor Balmer reported on the staff recommendation re adoption of the resolution based on three contingencies. Resolution adopted, 5/0, with contingencies as noted. Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, THE ORDINANCE TO VACATE PICKARD STREET BETWEEN FRIENDLY AND HIGHLAND AVENUES, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, that ORD. 80-3000, Bk. 17, p. 37, VACATING AN ALLEY RUNNING EAST AND WEST IN BLOCK 2 OF COOK, SARGENT AND DOWNEY'S ADDITION (WEST OF GILBERT STREET AND SOUTH OF KIRKWOOD AVENUE), be passed and adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Gary Sanders, 428 Oakland, appeared re bicycles in City Plaza and additional parking for bicycles this fall. Staff will investigate. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES �i Council Activities July 29, 1980 Page 4 A public hearing was held on an ordinance to adopt the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Building Code of the International Conference of Building Officials. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to adopt the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code as prepared by the International Conference of Building Officials. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to adopt the 1979 Edition of the Unfiorm Building Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings as prepared by the International Conference of Building Officials. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to adopt the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code as prepared by the Internationl Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on a proposed amendment to the Hold .Harmless Entitlement Community DevelopmentBlockred rerant Proram the Committee anon d budget. Ken Haldeman, 221 S. Lucas, app on of the request. Ferrell Turner, chrp. of Community Needs considerati the Bd. of Electrical Examiners and Appeals, appeared re electrical service. Staffinembers Hencin and Kucharzak clarified the procedures to be used. .—Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to defer for two weeks a public hearing deferred. from 7/12/80 and a resolution approving the plans, specifications,'form of contract, and cost estimate for the construction of the Mercer Park Concession/Restroom building. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. A public hearing was held on the plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the construction of the 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvements. No one appeared. Moved by 8Lynch, seconNG ded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-320, Bk. 62, pp. SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1979 BDI SECOND ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. A public hearing was held on the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the renovation of air appeared.tioning Moved bydVeveral,gsstems at sec nded by the Erdahl,Civic toCenter adoptbuilding. RES. 80-321, Bkone 62, pp. 659-660, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RENOVATION OF AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING SYSTEMS AT THE CIVIC CENTER BUILDING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Council noted the recommendations from the Riverfront Commission re no objections to the sale of that portion of the existing sewage rand the plant site which includes the two sludge lagoons, the pump ho MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities July 29, 1980 Page 5 grit chamber to the University of Iowa; and City retain a strip along the east bank of the Iowa River and retain an area south of a line approximately due east of the outfall sewer which includes the two lagoons south of said line, and to retain easement for access to the area along the west bank of Ralston Creek. City Manager Berlin announced that staff recommendations would be available in two weeks. Recommendation from the Resources Conservation Commission that the City Council adopt the "Policy Paper: Energy Conservation in Municipal Transportation" as a guideline for municipal transportation policy issues, noted. Mayor announced that the recommendation will be placed on the informal agenda for further discussion. Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/31/82 for the Board of Appeals. The appointment will be announced 9/9/80 at the regular Council meeting. Councilmember Vevera commended City Manager on quick response to a ( citizen problem re noxious weeds. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-332, Bk. 62, pp. 661-663, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH HLM ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES REGARDING THE UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES PROJECT IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-323, Bk. 62, pp. 674-684, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE LOWER CITY PARK BIKE TRAIL - FY81 TO L. L. PELLING CO., INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to defer consideration of a resolution authorizing a permanent easement to the owner of 211 Iowa Avenue to allow for .the construction of a concrete and steel ramp to accommodate handicapped patrons. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-324, Bk. 62, pp. 685-687, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A THIRD RENEWAL OF A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY FOR TRANSIT SERVICES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-325 Bk. Bk. 62, p. 688, AMENDING THE PURCHASING MANUAL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. A roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to adopt a resolution amending the number of authorized permanent positions in the finance department, by reducing one full-time Parking Enforcement Attendant to half-time and increasing one half-time Senior Clerk Typist position to full-time. There MICROFILMED RY JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR 111111 , DES MDINES Council Activities July 29, 1980 Page 6 was discussion re the interpretation of the memo from the Finance Director. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to defer consideration of the above mentioned resolution for two weeks. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adjourn the meeting to 1:00 P.M. on 8/6/80 to consider receipt of bids and sale of $2,570,000 general obligation bonds. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. ---R . BALMER, MAYOR i 0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 9 i 0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 9 I r COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES August 6, 1980 1:00 P.M. Iowa City Council, adjourned session, 8/6/80 Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdal � 1:00 P. M. at Civic recorded on Tape Ei0-15berts. Mayor Balmer Lynch, Vevera. SidpresLync Absent: Paul Speer and Associates a 2' 1-88. Bond consultan PaulnSpeeres tfrom Berlin, Helling, Vitosh, Karr, Chicago, present. St embers 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 called for oral bids. There were none. Oral bidding asnclosed. or Balmer Sealed bids were opened and read as follows: C0 ADKSS BancNorthwest; Chicago NET INTEREST RATE Harris Trustnavins Bank and National Bank and Iowa -Des Moines 6.80% Chicago Chicago The First National Bank of Chicago Witter Reynolds, an 6.6093% Inc. and Associates; C Chicago hicago United California Bank and Carleton D, and Associates; Beh 6.57177% Los Angeles Co. Continental Illinoistio 6.5861% Company of Chicago and Bache Halse Stnal Bank anduart Inc, and Associates; y Stuart Shields, Chicago he Northern Trust Company and Merrill Lynch White TWeld ital ketsChic 6.55617% Group and Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Associates; Chicago 6. Consultant Paul Speer recommended award of the b d to Th Northern Trust Company and Merrill Lynch White Weld Capital Markets Group 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 P and 694, DIRECTING SALE OF $2,570,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS to The Northern Trust Company and Merrill � PP• 689 - Goldman, Sachs $ Co. and Associatesata net Weld Capital terest Markets rateOf6.49361%. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous Group and absent, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to return the checks of the unsuccessful bidders. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0. MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC:R�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i i Council Activities August 6, 1980 Page 2 Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adjourn the meeting, 1:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0. �JONNBALMEI�� 2;7/. ) :;�_ MARIAN K. KARR, UEPU CITY CLERK COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES August 12, 1980 Iowa City 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. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Scholten, Vitosh, Chiat, Hencin, Knight, Gannon, Meisel, Boothroy, Schmeiser, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on tape 80-15, Side 2, 88-1076. 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 folloing items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 7/29/80, subject to correction, as recommended and amended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Appeals -7/18/80; Human 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 dba 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 STORES, INC. dba 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 STORES, INC. dba 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 R. ALBERHASKY dba JOHN'S GROCERY, INC., 401 E. Market. RES. 80-336, p. 703, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CARDAN, INC. dba 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 ROBERT H. JETER dba PLAMOR BOWLING, INC., 1555 First Avenue. RES. 80-339, P. 706, APPROVING CLASS 8 BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-340, P. 707, SUNDAY SALES FOR EAST MOLINE PIZZA HUT, INC, dba PIZZA HUT, 1921 Keokuk Street. RES. 80-341, p. 708, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BUJO CORP., dba BURT'S LOUNGE, 1310 Highland Ct. Setting public hearings: RES. 80-342 Bk. 62 SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 8/26/80 FOR THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LOCATED IN BLOCK 2 OF COOK, MICROFILMED BY a JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES N Cr, il Activities August 12, 1980 Page 2 SARGENT AND DOWNEY'S ADDITION (west of Gilbert Street and south of Kirkwood Avenue Hy -Vee). RES. 80-343, Bk. 62, p. 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, AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Correspondence: Robert Beall re protesting 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. Coalition �cagainst ation o registrationr the Use of and Streetsand dd aft, for Grounds:Public Student use eof Blackhawk Minipark on 7/30/80 at 12:15 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. City Manager was directed to report back on City's legal position and what is done in other cities. Next item discussed which was taken from the Consent Calendar was the letter from Caroline Dieterle re the airport. City Manager was directed to set informal discussion with the Airport Commission 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 membership, final item deleted from Consent Calendar, stating that he would wait until a new 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. No one appeared. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-344, Bk. 62, pp. 712-713, ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY THREE ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 EAST (opposite Heinz Manufacturing) IN EAST LUCAS TOWNSHIP (Wayne Waters). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. MICROFILMEDEMOINES JORM MIC CEDAR RAPIDS • D 10-N Ci 'il Activities August 12, 1980 Page 3 Moved by Vevera, seconded be Erdahl, to defer consideration of a resolution approving the preliminary 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. No one appeared. 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. No one appeared. 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 FROM THOMAS R. AND MARILYN J. ALBERHASKY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE FIRST AVENUE REALIGNMENT IN IOWA 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 Concession/Restroom building. No one appeared. 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. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i 1 I, 10-N Ci 'il Activities August 12, 1980 Page 3 Moved by Vevera, seconded be Erdahl, to defer consideration of a resolution approving the preliminary 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. No one appeared. 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. No one appeared. 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 FROM THOMAS R. AND MARILYN J. ALBERHASKY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE FIRST AVENUE REALIGNMENT IN IOWA 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 Concession/Restroom building. No one appeared. 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. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Ct"�il Activities August 12, 1980 Page 4 Councilmember Vevera voiced concern re surface of College Street. City Manager Berlin indicated it had been corrected. 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. City Manager elaborated on Senior Center Coordinator memo re remodeling/change orders. He pointed out that the insulation of the walls would be cost-effective within 5 years. Progress of Ecumenical Housing project was discussed. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to approve settlement in the ' amount of $4,500 in court case, Chester Miller and Peggy Miller v. City of Iowa City, Docket #45506. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Nev"auser, 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. Finance Director Vitosh appeared and answered questions. 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. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-348, Bk. 62, pp. 723 -749, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT FIVE TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to defer consideration of a resolution 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). Councilmember 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 1 PROJECT (PARCEL OWNED BY JOHN GILLISPIE). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. MICROFILMED DY JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r•a C, til Activities August 12, 1980 Page 5 752-754, ESTABLISHING seconded COMPENSATIONoFOR adopt THE RES. ACQUISITIONk OF2 REAL PROPERTY FOR PHASE II OF THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZA- TION 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. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views on the resolution. 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 meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-352, Bk. 62, pp. 756-776, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO OBTAIN SECTION 18 FUNDING (UMTA). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. Moved by 777, AWARDING Lynch, CONTRACTFORTHE ECONSTRUCTIONto o OFR THE 8019793 BDI SECOND ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS TO METRO PAVERS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, in the amount of $49,976. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-354, Bk. 62, pp. 778-795, APPROVING CONTRACT AND BOND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1979 BDI SECOND ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, that THE ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE AS PREPARED BY 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 on first vote for passage unanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, that THE ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Cr':il Activities August 12, 1980 Page 6 BUILDINGS AS PREPARED BY 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 on first vote for passage unanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, that THE ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AS PREPARED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 4/0, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, that THE ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM 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. 4�&LA�L) A E STOLFUS, CITY ERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+L A B CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES UN R. BALMER, MAYO