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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-07-29 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE 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. uts of ds and Commissins: �7/4/80;n�Riverfront r Comm. -7/16/80; 'HumanPlRinhts & ZoninComm.- 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, D. 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. 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 MANCE REPORTDIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TTOLPUBLISH DNOTICE TOF SAID DRHEARING, ANDS 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 MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 3 7 4LU_1� I xz37, , ull&n . /17% /IE Council Activities July 29, 1980 Page 2 Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization Project. RES. 80- 315, Bk. 62, pp. 639-640, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 8/12/80 ON THE DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY 1,3'6 TO THOMAS AND MARILYN ALBERHASKY. Correspondence: Ltr. from Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors re the annexation and rezoning of Waters' property, reply agenda. Ltr. from Clara Oleson informing City Council attached to of a claim on i•3�% i 3 Pte' 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 ret 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, /� 9/ 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). 132�i Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Dairy Queen to vend ice F 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, -IMP approved. Lisa Lilly of Office of Student Activities, University of Iowa, for use of City Plaza /1971 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 _1�t OD 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. ZOV/ i 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 "Equal _iyna an Rights Amendment Walk 80" on 8/23, approved -pending receipt of certificate insurance. of Applications for Streets and Public Grounds: American Diabetes Association to have the Hawkeye Area Diabetes Bike Ride on 9/28/80,y01/`: 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 hearings public 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. 4k/. 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 j 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 _/59G J 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 I recommendation of approval of the final plat of Spring Valley Subdivision to the City of Coralville and regarding the northerly alignment for Foster Ive 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). Alley 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 iyia 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+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES / ^ 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 1-1//7 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 /yiy of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on a proposed 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 of the request. Ferrell Turner, chrp. of the Bd. of Electrical Examiners and Appeals, appeared re electrical service. Staffinembers Hencin and Kucharzak clarified the procedures to be i 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 M21 contract and cost estimate for the construction of the 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvements. No one appeared. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-320, Bk. 62, pp. 657-658, APPROVING PLANS, f SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A= i THE 1979 BDI SECOND ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. i A public hearing was held on the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the renovation of_l5!-3 3 air conditioning and heating systems at the Civic Center building. No one appeared. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-321, Bk. 62, pp. 659-660, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND 7yo7 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 treatment plant site which includes the two sludge lagoons, the pump house, and the . /Lf1, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR(t/LA13 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 AL2 Z- 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. i i � Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending be 12/31/82 for the Board of Appeals. The appointment will announced I 9/9/80 at the regular Council meeting. I — - Councilmember Vevera commended City Manager on quick response to a i citizen problem re noxious weeds. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-3X2, Bk. 62, pp. i 661-663, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH HLM;' PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES REGARDING THE ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES PROJECT IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. 1 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-323, Bk. 62, j 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 - FYB1 TO1/1/ 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 A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY FOR TRANSIT SERVICES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. i Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-325, Bk. 62, p. THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. Affirmative 17T, 688, AMENDING THE PURCHASING MANUAL OF rol.1 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 BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES � r 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 2 and Roberts absent. JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, DEPUTY MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i I JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, DEPUTY MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i / City of Iowa MEMORANDUM DATE: July 18, 1980 T0: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Advisory Management Panel. 1 Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding air conditioning at Lakeside Apartments. Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding bus pass reciprocity with Coralville. Memorandum from the Department of Parks and Recreation regarding the history of Jaycees' involvement in park projects. Monthly reports for May and June from Willow Creek Neighborhood Center. _ Copy of letter from -Ms. Phyllis Crawford. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES M a 0 City of Iowa Cif ' MEMORANDUM DATE: July 25, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Public Disclosure Gifts b. Industrial Revenue Bonds for Younkers c. Sewer Service Problem, Iowa Avenue Copies of letters from the City Manager to: a. Mr. Thomas H. Wegman b. Mr. Harold Donnelly Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Bus Air Conditioning b. Signalization of Church Street/Dubuque Street Memorandum from the Legal Staff regarding Woodfield's appeal of the Sta Control Board Decision. Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding parking ramp security. Copy of letter to the City Manager from Chairperson of the Housing Comm regarding the task force. Copy of letter to Lakeside Partners from the Department of Housing and ] Services regarding air conditioning at Lakeside Apartments. Copy of press release from Human Rights Commission regarding accessibili movie theater. Memorandum from Department of Planning and Program Development regardinc streets in Lyn Den Heights subdivision. Copy of letter from DOT employees regarding local office. Memorandum from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding UN Section 5 maintenance of effort requirements. Minutes of Housing Code Task Force meeting of July 2, 1980. Minutes of staff meetings of July 2, 9, and 16, 1980. Energy Saver News, Number 2, July 1980. Purchasing Manual. Capital Improvements Program, FY 1981 - 1985. Copy of ltr. from IDOT Dir. Kassel to Mayor Balmer re construction of of FWY 518 MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+L A B CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES 1 City of Iowa CP -=y MEMORANDUM DATE: July 18, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Advisory Management Panel. _ Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding air conditioning at Lakeside Apartments. Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding bus pass reciprocity with Coralville. Memorandum from the Department of Parks and Recreation regarding the history of Jaycees' involvement in park projects. Monthly reports for May and June from Willow Creek Neighborhood Center. Copy of letter from. Ms. Phyllis Crawford. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES '1 I i i I i City of Iowa CP -=y MEMORANDUM DATE: July 18, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Advisory Management Panel. _ Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding air conditioning at Lakeside Apartments. Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding bus pass reciprocity with Coralville. Memorandum from the Department of Parks and Recreation regarding the history of Jaycees' involvement in park projects. Monthly reports for May and June from Willow Creek Neighborhood Center. Copy of letter from. Ms. Phyllis Crawford. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES e City of Iowa Cf'f MEMORANDUM DATE: July 25, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Public Disclosure Gifts b. Industrial Revenue Bonds for Younkers C. Sewer Service Problem, Iowa Avenue Copies of letters from the City Manager to: a. Mr. Thomas H. 4legman b. Mr. Harold Donnelly Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Bus Air Conditioning b. Signalization of Church Street/Dubuque Street Memorandum from the Legal Staff regarding Hoodfield's appeal of the State Control Board Decision. Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding parking ramp security Copy of letter to the City Manager from Chairperson of the Housing Commis regarding the task force. Copy of letter to Lakeside Partners from the Department of Housing and In Services regarding air conditioning at Lakeside Apartments. Copy of press release from Human Rights Commission regarding accessibilit, movie theater. Memorandum from Department of Planning and Program Development regarding F streets in Lyn Den Heights subdivision. Copy of letter from DOT employees regarding local office. Memorandum from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding UMTA Section 5 maintenance of effort requirements. Minutes of Housing Code Task Force meeting of July 2, 1980. Minutes of staff meetings of July 2, 9, and 16, 1980. Energy Saver News, Number 2, July 1980, Purchasing Manual, Capital Improvements Program, FY 1981 - 1985. Copy of ltr. from IDOT Director Kassel to MayorB 1mer re construction O t41Y 518 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ayuc � i I 6 i e City of Iowa Cf'f MEMORANDUM DATE: July 25, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Public Disclosure Gifts b. Industrial Revenue Bonds for Younkers C. Sewer Service Problem, Iowa Avenue Copies of letters from the City Manager to: a. Mr. Thomas H. 4legman b. Mr. Harold Donnelly Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Bus Air Conditioning b. Signalization of Church Street/Dubuque Street Memorandum from the Legal Staff regarding Hoodfield's appeal of the State Control Board Decision. Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding parking ramp security Copy of letter to the City Manager from Chairperson of the Housing Commis regarding the task force. Copy of letter to Lakeside Partners from the Department of Housing and In Services regarding air conditioning at Lakeside Apartments. Copy of press release from Human Rights Commission regarding accessibilit, movie theater. Memorandum from Department of Planning and Program Development regarding F streets in Lyn Den Heights subdivision. Copy of letter from DOT employees regarding local office. Memorandum from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding UMTA Section 5 maintenance of effort requirements. Minutes of Housing Code Task Force meeting of July 2, 1980. Minutes of staff meetings of July 2, 9, and 16, 1980. Energy Saver News, Number 2, July 1980, Purchasing Manual, Capital Improvements Program, FY 1981 - 1985. Copy of ltr. from IDOT Director Kassel to MayorB 1mer re construction O t41Y 518 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ayuc �