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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
October 21, 1980
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/21/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:35 P.M.),
Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers
present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Farmer, Hencin, Chiat, Milkman, Stolfus,
Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-19, Side 2, 1343 -End and Tape
80-23, Side 1, 1-214.
Mayor Balmer proclaimed October 24, 1980, United Nation's Day.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or
adopted as presented.
Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtgs., 9/30/80 and
10/7/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.
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1 the publiction to hea hearing for/ St phensilminutes Ind Industrial orellec Revenuetthat
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should be 11/4/80.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: 'Housing Comm. -10/1/80;'Housing
Appeals Bd.-8/28/80; 'Planning & Zoning Comm. -9/18/80; 4Committee on
Community Needs -10/1/80; 'Design Review Committee -9/17/80 & 10/8/80;
`Library Bd.-9/25/80.
Resolutions, Book 64: RES. 80-459, p. 1171, APPROVING CLASS C
LIQUOR LICENSE FOR RICHARD J. BARTHOLOMEW dba BART'S PLACE, 826 S.
Clinton. RES. 80-460, p. 1172, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FY81 LANDFILL
EXCAVATION PROJECT, as constructed by Barkers, Inc. RES. 80-461, pp.
1173-1174, ACCEPTING THE NORTH DODGE STREET COURT SANITARY SEWER
EXTENSION, as constructed by Drake Construction, Inc. RES. 80-462, pp.
1175-1178, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 11/4/80 ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
THE FIFTH YEAR HOLD -HARMLESS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF SAID PUBLIC HEARING.
Motion setting a public hearing at 7:30 P.M., on 11/4/80, on the
proposed Housing Code, submitted by the Task Force.
Correspondence: First Federal Savings & Loan Assn, re revenue bond
financing, City Manager to respond after Council discussion. Old Capitol
Center requesting approval of signage and plantings, a resolution re the
approval will be provided to Council in the near future.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permit: Jean Lloyd -Jones to meet
and greet people in City Plaza relative to her candidacy for the Iowa
Legislature, approved.
• Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: League of
Conservative Voters for use of Blackhawk Minipark to register voters on
10/13, 10/15, 10/17/80, approved. Debbie O'Leary, representing
"Frontlash", for use of Blackhawk Minipark to register voters on 10/14,
10/15, 10/16, 10/17/80, approved. Regina High School to have a
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homecoming parade on 10/16/80, approved. Sue Hickerson, representing
Grey Panthers, for use of Blackhawk Minipark for a bake sale on 10/16/80,
approved. Michael John Flanders to close a portion of Johnson Street for
a neighborhood party, denied. Down To Earth Florist to sell mums in
front of their store on 10/18/80, approved. Sigma Chi Fraternity for use
of streets for a race benefiting the American Cancer Society, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor
Balmer repeated the public hearings as set.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to set a public hearing for
11/18/80, at 7:30 P.M., on a large scale regulations variance in the sign
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regulations, re Old Capitol Center. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
- Councilmembers present.
The Planning and Zoning recommendation to the City of Coralville of no
comment on the preliminary and final plat of West View Acres, Part 2, because
of the distance from Iowa City and the unlikelihood that Iowa City will annex
the area in the near future, noted.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-463, Bk. 64,
pp. 1179-1181, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT, PAD, AND LARGE SCALE
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD, PART VIII.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE REZONING JACK
I. YOUNG'S PROPERTY FROM R1A TO R3A, be considered and given second vote for
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passage. Motion to consider carried, 6/1, Erdahl voting "no". Affirmative
roll call vote on second vote for passage, 6/1, Erdahl voting "no".
Councilmember Roberts questioned time frame between annexation of the
i property into the City and the recording of the zoning, and whether a time
limitation exists. Councilmember Neuhauser questioned the possible
consequences if the property were not rezoned. City Attorney Hayek will
respond before the third reading of the ordinance. The following people
appeared objecting to the rezoning: Ocie Trimble, 103 Taft Speedway; Bill
Gilpin, 301 Taft Speedway; and Samuel Fahr, 6 Knollwood Lane.
John Suchomel, 130 N. Lucas, appeared re opening date for the Old Capitol
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Center.
A public hearing was held for the sale of vacated "F" Street between
Muscatine Avenue and Third Avenue. No one appeared.
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Mayor Balmer announced two vacancies for three year terms expiring
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12/1/83 on the Riverfront Commission. These appointments will be made at the
11/18/80 City Council meeting.
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Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to appoint Nancy Sheehan, 823 Clark
Street, to fill one of the unexpired terms on the Resources Conservation
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Commission expiring 1/1/82. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The other vacancy will be re -advertised.
The following recommendations of the Design Review Committee were noted:
1. That the City Council approve of the landscaping plan presented by Old
Capitol Center Partners for the Old Capitol Center as presented. 2. That the
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City Council approve the signage plan presented by Old Capitol Center Partners
for Old Capitol Center, with the following exceptions: (a) That the proposed
relocation of the theater reader board from the interior Washington Street
entrance to the exterior corner of Washington and Clinton Streets be deleted.
(b) That the colors in the Osco Drug sign be changed and that Council
ds in white letters as the other signs.
disapprove signage until the sign reaj
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-464, Bk. 64, pp.
1182-1184, AMENDING THE PROCEDURE FOR APPROVING LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSES AND /9y�
BEER PERMITS, AND APPROVING REFUNDS OF LICENSE FEES. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser 'seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-465, Bk. 64, pp. j
1185-1188, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AGEEMENT LE FOR THE
JOINTRACQUISITION EOF TRANSIT EQUIPMENT. CIAffiirmatTY AND iiveCITY OF L
roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-466, Bk. 64, pp.
1189-1190, OPPOSING THE CALLING OF A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION AND OPPOSING AN
AMENDMENT WHICH PLACES LIMITS ON STATE AND LOCAL REVENUES. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-467, Bk. 64, pp.
1191-1197, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT FOR NORTH DODGE STREET COURT SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION WITH WI LLA J. /94/
AND CATHERINE A. DICKENS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-468, Bk. 64, pp.
1198-1202, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF
CONTRACT, to Shive-Hattery, in the amount of $5,694.29, for work done on the ZIL9
1979 BDI Second Addition. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-469, Bk. 64,
pp. 1203-1208, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO PRELIMINARY LOAN CONTRACTowing , PUBLIC
HHOUSING PROJECT
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Neuhauer, adopted, Perret, Robertsth the o11Nays: dBalmerl, 1
Vevera.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-470, Bk. 64, pp.
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1209-1210, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF R
- PROPERTY FOR THE NORTH BRANCH RALSTON CREEK STORMWATER DETENTION PROJECT /9S�
(owned by Iowa City Roman Catholic Vicariate, Don Gatens and Eugene Meade,
Plum Grove Acres, Inc., Gary & Susan Hamdorf, Robert Boyd, Nadine Larson).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-471, Bk. 64, pp.
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1211-1213,FOR TTHEIACQUISITION OFZING THE CITY AREALRPROPERTYTO SIGN AFOR THEND THE ILOWERTY ERALSTON RK TO TCREEKCONTRACT
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT (PARCEL N2 OWNED BY PHILIP CARY). I
j us, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimo
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Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-472, Bk. 64,
PP. 1214-1216, AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AT 916 S.
DUBUQUE, 926 S. DUBUQUE AND 930 S. DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA..
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Staffinembers Hencin and Milkman present for clarification of procedures.
Affirmative roll call vote, 6/1, Roberts voting "no".
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-473, Bk. 64, pp.
1217-1218, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR THE SALE OF
THREE HOUSES AND TWO GARAGES IN THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD, to Max
Yocum for the following prices: 916 S. Dubuque St. -$50.00; 926 S. Dubuque
St. -$503.50; and 930 S. Dubuque St. -$253.00. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers present.
Moved
ADOPTING uANr, seconded INDUSTRIAL bREVENUE BONDLynch, to aPOLICY FORt RES. OTHE4CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA. City Manager Berlin explained the nonrefundable clause and City
Attorney Hayek spoke re submitting the applications and documents for review
and consideration by City's bonding counsel. Atty. Robert Downer appeared.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to defer for two weeks a resolution
authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for the
sale of land for private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City
and Plaza Towers Associates (Urban Renewal Parcel No. 64-1). Motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to defer for two weeks a resolution
approving the preliminary design plans for Drivate redevelopment on Urban
Renewal Parcel 64-1. Motion carried 6/1, Vevera voting "no".
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landscaping and signage for Old Capitol tCenter ( the Urban RenewaldParcels 83 1 and
84-1), and on City Atty. Hayek's advice, it was moved by Roberts, seconded by
Neuhauser, to consider the three issues in the resolution (landscaping, color
Of Osco sign and Theatre sign) separately. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to approve the preliminary design plans
for the landscaping for Old Capitol Center (Urban Renewal Parcels'83-1 and 84-
1), as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Regarding approval of the
Osco sign, City Mgr. Berlin related a message from Osco's Vice -Pres. of Real
Estate, asking Council to reconsider use of their sign. City Atty. Hayek
explained Councils legal position, stating that it was appropriate for
Council to review the signage. No extra -ordinary majority vote of Council is
required to over -ride the Design Review Comm. recommendation. Councilmembers
made several observations regarding the issues. Freda Hieronymus, Old Capitol
Center, explained the lease with Osco. Vevera requested voting on the
approval of the proposed Osco sign. Balmer agreed, there were no Council
objections. Roll call vote on approval of the Osco sign as proposed, 3/4:
Ayes: Balmer, Lynch, Vevera, Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts.
Motion did not carry.
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Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to amend the Resolution to
disapprove the blue color in the Old Capitol Center logo. After further
discussion and suggestions, the motion was withdrawn. Moved by Erdahl,
seconded by Vevera, to NG THE
PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS FOR R R ANDSCAP NG AND SIGNAGE 1 SIGNAGE, OLD CAPITOL 228-1229, ICENTER
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(URBAN RENEWAL PARCELS 83-1 AND 84-1), as amended by adding to the attachment
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that the following three issues would be referred back to the Design Review
Committee for additional review and further recommendation re 1) blue color in
Old Capitol Center sign, 2) orange color in Osco Drug sign, and 3) theatre
signage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. Others appearing for discussion included Dr. Bob Jones, Nancy
Seiberling, Atty. Jay Oehler.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, that the ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE
1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AS PREPARED BY THE INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS AND THE WESTERN FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION, be lvG�T
considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmca,ber.s present. Affirmative roll call vote on
first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION L9��
23-188(c) (TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, be
considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried,
6/1, Vevera voting "no". Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for
passage, 6/1, Vevera voting "no".
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 9:15 P.M. Motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 10, 1980
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding collective bargaining.
Memorandum from the staff regarding proposed industrial revenue bond policy
and procedures.
Memorandum from Animal Control regarding the revised Animal Control Ordinance.
Copy of letter from the City Manager to HUD regarding goals for minority
business participation.
Memorandum from Human Services Coordinator regarding 1980 joint budget 1
hearings.
Memorandum from Planning and Program Development regarding P&Z items.
Memorandum from the Library Director regarding display and meeting room
Policies at the library.
Old Capitol Centre Progress Report.
River Corridor Sewers Project weekly progress summary, Plo. 12.
Letter from HUD regarding Iowa City's 1981 metropolitan cities funding.mark
under CDBG Program. -
Letter from the Chamber of Comnerce regarding the contest for a symbol/slogan
to represent Iowa City.
Invitationfrom the Chamber of Commerce to the "Women's Forum." A
Minutes of the October 7 meeting of the Affirmative Action Task Force.
Minutes of the October 1 and October 8 staff meetings.
Quarterly report for the PALS Program.
Article: How hotel -motel tax helps C.R.'s cultural activities.
Memorandum from the Airport Manager regarding the proposed hangar.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 10, 1980
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding collective bargaining.
Memorandum from the staff regarding proposed industrial revenue bond policy
and procedures.
Memorandum from Animal Control regarding the revised Animal Control Ordinance.
Copy of letter from the City Manager to HUD regarding goals for minority
business participation.
Memorandum from Human Services Coordinator regarding 1980 joint budget 1
hearings.
Memorandum from Planning and Program Development regarding P&Z items.
Memorandum from the Library Director regarding display and meeting room
Policies at the library.
Old Capitol Centre Progress Report.
River Corridor Sewers Project weekly progress summary, Plo. 12.
Letter from HUD regarding Iowa City's 1981 metropolitan cities funding.mark
under CDBG Program. -
Letter from the Chamber of Comnerce regarding the contest for a symbol/slogan
to represent Iowa City.
Invitationfrom the Chamber of Commerce to the "Women's Forum." A
Minutes of the October 7 meeting of the Affirmative Action Task Force.
Minutes of the October 1 and October 8 staff meetings.
Quarterly report for the PALS Program.
Article: How hotel -motel tax helps C.R.'s cultural activities.
Memorandum from the Airport Manager regarding the proposed hangar.
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Material in Friday's Packet
DATE: October 17, 1980
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. National Publications - Iowa City
b. Annual Meeting of Boards and Commissions with City Council
Copy of Mayor's letter to Iowa DEQ regarding the public hearing on EPA
Construction Grants Program.
Copy Of City Manager's letter to Mr. Milton Rosebaum regarding traffic
signals at Gilbert Street and Iowa Avenue.
Memorandum from Doug Boothroy regarding LSRD Plan of Ralston Creek Village
Memorandum from Finance Director regarding natural gas compression equipmen
Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding Elm Grove Pa
River Corridor Sewers Project Meekly Progress Summary, No. 13
Letter from the Design Review'Committee regarding a sy
Reborn: New Uses, Old Places." mposium, "Buildings
Police Department Monthly Report
News release regarding Urban Mass Transportation Management Seminar.
The-EnergyTht-Energy Saver, October 1980. 1
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Memo from Housing Coordinator re Public Housing IA 22-3 1<
Memo from Housing Coordinator re Public Housing Site Review for
Kirkwood Avenue
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Memo from City Manager re Ground Breaking, Ecumenical Housing 19
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 10, 1980
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
iMemorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding collective bargaining,
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Memorandum from the staff regarding proposed industrial revenue bond policy
and procedures.
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Memorandum from Animal Control regarding the revised Animal Control Ordinance.
fI} Copy of letter from the City Manager to HUD regarding goals for minority
business participation.
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Memorandum from Human Services Coordinator regarding 1980 joint budget
hearings.
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Memorandum from Planning and Program Development regarding P&Z items.
Memorandum from the Library Director regarding display and meeting room
policies at the library.
Old Capitol Centre Progress Report.
River Corridor Sewers Project weekly progress summary, Mo. 12.
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Letter -from HUD regarding Iowa City's 1981 metropolitan cities funding mark
under CDBG Program.
Letter from the Chamber of Commerce regarding the contest for a symbol/slogan
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Invitation from the Chamber of Commerce to the "Women's Forum."
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Minutes of the October 1 meeting of the Affirmative Action Task Force.
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Minutes of the October 1 and October 8 staff meetings,
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Quarterly report for the PALS Program.
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Article: How hotel -motel tax helps C.R.'s cultural activities.
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iMemorandum from the Airport Manager regarding the proposed hangar.
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