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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-07-29 Council minutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 7/15/80 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7/15/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Perret, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Lynch. Mayor Balmer proclaimed July 25-27, 1980 as Babe Ruth Baseball Weekend. Councilman Vevera requested a correction to the Official Actions of July 1, 1980 Council meeting. In the roll call, as all Councilmembers were present, Perret's name should be added to those listed as present. Councilmember Perret questioned, in regard to approval of agreement, the need for franchise with Iowa Light and Power. City Engineer Schmadeke noted that Iowa Light and Power owns existing transmission line along the Crandic route, and they wish to move a pole. Moved by Vevera, 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., 7/1/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk, as corrected in the previous paragraph. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Appeals Board, 5/8/80; Human Rights Comm., 6/23/80; Senior Center Comm., 6/5/80; Planning & Zoning Comm., 5/15/80 and 6/19/80; Committee on Community Needs, 7/2/80. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 62: RES. 80-267, p. 521, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE and RES. 80-268, p. 522, DANCING PERMIT FOR JOHNSON COUNTY POST 2581 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, 1012 Gilbert Ct. RES. 80-269, p. 523, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE and RES. 80- 270, p. 524, DANCING PERMIT FOR MAXWELL'S, 121 E. College. RES. 80-271, p. 525, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT and RES. 80-272, p. 526, SUNDAY SALES FOR THE BEST STEAK HOUSE, 1 S. Dubuque. RES. 80-273, p. 527, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT and RES. 80-274, p. 528, SUNDAY SALES FOR DISCOUNT DAN'S SHELL, 933 S. Clinton. RES 80-275, p. 529, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT and RES. 80-276, p. 530, SUNDAY SALES FOR BILL'S I-80 DX, Rt. 2. RES. 80-277, p. 531, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE and RES. 80-278, P. 532, SUNDAY SALES FOR THE FIELD HOUSE, 111 E. College. RES. 80-279, p. 533, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR 111CROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES �N Council Activities TUCK'S PLACE, 210 N. Linn. RES. 80-280, p. July 15, 1980 534, ISSUING CIGARETTE LICENSES. Page Two Petitions: Approve petition for Suspension or Remission of Taxes on Account of Age or Infirmity for Opal Hochstetler. Motions: To approve disbursements in the amount of $2,515,620.29 for the period of May 1 through May 31, 1980, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to Audit. To authorize Public Works Dir. to sign an application for utilities right-of-way to Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. for Gilbert Street and Highway M6 Bypass. Resolutions, Book 62: RES. 80-281, pp. 535-536, ACCEPTING THE WORK ON THE MODULAR BUILDING RENOVATION - DIVISION II - HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING WORK PROJECT. RES. 80-282, pp. 537-538, ACCEPTING PAVEMENT AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS (NOT TO INCLUDE STORM WATER DETENTION) FOR ACT CIRCLE IN THE LSNRD FOR ACT TESTING AND PROCESSING FACILITY. Setting public hearings: RES. 80-283, Bk. 62, p. 539, on July 29, 1980 on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the reconstruction of the Civic Center heating, air conditioning and ventilating system, directing City Clerk to publish notice and directing City Engineeer to place said plans on file for public inspection. RES. 80-284, Bk. 62, pp. 540-541, on July 29, 1980 on proposed amendment to City's hold harmless entitlement CDBG program and budget to provide for the conversion of properties in the downtown urban renewal project area, (Iowa R-14) to an underground electrical utility system, directing City Clerk to publish notice and Dir. of PPD to place information on file for public inspection. RES. 80-285, Bk. 62, p. 542, on July 29, 1980, on plans, specifications, form of contract, estimate of cost for construction of 1979 BDI Second Addn. Improvements, directing City Engineer to place plans on file for public inspection (Heinz Road extended). On July 29, 1980 to adopt the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Building Code of the International Conf. of Building Officials, on the adoption of the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code on the adoption of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, on the adoption of the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities Correspondence: Letter from Patrick July 15, 1980 Connally regarding the Comprehensive Plan as Page Three it relates to the North Summit/Dewey St. area neighborhood. Letter from Donald Wine of Davis, Hockenberg, Wine, Brown and Koehn, attorneys representing Plaza Towers Associates regarding the hotel/department store project. Applications for the use of streets and public grounds: United Way, to erect a thermometer sign in Blackhawk Minipark for 1981 campaign, approved. Jim Larew for the use of Blackhawk Minipark for political speech and ice cream social on 7/7/80, approved. David Duer for use of Blackhawk Minipark for sale and promotion of small -press literary magazines and books originating in Iowa City, 7/16/18, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Public hearing was held on the vacation of Pickard Street betwwen Friendly and Highland Avenues. At the' request of Staff, it was moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to cancel the public hearing on the amendment to the Housing Code, 8.10, regarding rooming houses. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret to defer consideration of the preliminary and final plat of Empire Edition. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding approval of preliminary and final large scale residential development plan of Riverside Court Apts., approval of the prel. and final LSRD plan of Arbor Hill Phase 2 (Part 1), and approval of annexation of 100 acres south of Highway 6 East (opposite Heinz Road) in East Lucas Township (Wayne Waters) were noted. The Mayor pointed out receipt of the letter from Johnson County Board of Supervisors opposing the annexation and rezoning of the whole 100 acres. The resolution annexing will be considered at the public hearing on rezoning. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser to set the public hearing on August 12, 1980 on the proposed rezoning from County RS to City R1A of 100 acres located south of Highway 6 East (opposite Heinz Road) in East Lucas Township. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Recommendation from Planning and Zoning Commission that if and when the Melrose Court is reopened, that the recommendations made by the Melrose Corridor Committee at 6/12/80 meeting be completed, and that Melrose Ct. not be reopened MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities until all work has been completed on the widening July 15, 1980 of the Grand/Byington intersection, noted. Page Four Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser that the ORDINANCE VACATING AN ALLEY RUNNING EAST AND WEST IN BLOCK 2 OF COOK, SARGENT AND DOWNEY'S ADDITION (west of Gilbert St. & south of Kirkwood Ave. -Hy -Vee) be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch absent. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Several residents of Lakeside Apartments, including spokespersons Becky Murphy, Marcie McKeen, Kerry Anderson and Paul Morsch, appeared and related problems regarding provision of air conditioning to the apartments. City Atty. Hayek advised that his department would, in the morning, investigate to see if there were any steps the City could take regarding their problem. Mayor Balmer announced that this was the time set for public hearing on the issuance of $2,570,000 General Obligation bonds. City Clerk Stolfus advised that no written objections had been received. The Mayor called for oral objections. There were none. The Mayor declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret to adopt RES. 80-286, Bk. 62, pp. 543-548, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,570,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret to adopt RES. 80-287, Bk. 62, pp. 549-553, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT OF THE SALE OF $2,570,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, setting bond bid opening on August 6, 1980. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/82 on the Resources Conservation Comm. Appointment will be made at 8/26/80 meeting. Roberts also questioned City policy regarding easements needed by CATV. Present policy was explained, staff is working on an individual basis with citizens having complaints. Balmer requested a time schedule for the update of the Housing Code by the Housing Code Task Force. Balmer expressed disappointment and outrage over the burning of the press -box at City High stadium and requested Police Dept. give this a high priority. City Atty. Hayek asked that if the staff determines that action can be taken regarding the Lakeside Apts., if they can have the authority to pursue such action immediately. There were no MICROFILMED BY J0 RM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities Council objections to Hayek using his good July 15, 1980 judgement. Page Five Recommendations from the Design Review Committee for the proposed College Plaza Hotel and Shopping Mall were noted. Mayor Balmer pointed out receipt of a letter from attorneys for Plaza Towers Associates re proposal for Block 64 hotel/retail project from College Plaza Dev./High Country. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80- 288, 8k. 62, p. 554, RESCINDING THE DESIGNATION OF COLLEGE PLAZA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AND HIGH COUNTRY CORPORATION (A JOINT VENTURE) AS THE PREFERRED DEVELOPER FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL NO. 64-1 IN DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY. Resolution adopted 4/2 with the following division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Roberts, Erdahl. Absent: Lynch. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera to adopt RES. 80-289, Bk. 62, pp. 555-557, DESIGNATING PLAZA TOWERS ASSOCIATES AS THE PREFERRED DEVELOPER FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1 IN DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY. Res. adopted 5/1 with the following division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Roberts. Absent: Lynch. Berlin called attention to two resolutions regarding the industrial revenue bonds that Council would need to adopt as advised by the bond counsel. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret to adopt RES. 80-290, Bk. 62, pp. 558-571, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,500,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE INTERIM BONDS (TOWERS HOTEL ASSOCIATES PROJECT) AND NOT TO EXCEED $7,500,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS (TOWERS HOTEL ASSOCIATES PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Res. adopted 5/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Nays: Roberts. Absent: Lynch. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret to adopt RES. 80-291, Bk. 62, pp. 572-585, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE INTERIM BONDS (PLAZA RETAIL ASSOCIATES PROJECT) AND NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (PLAZA RETAIL ASSOCIATES PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Res. adopted 5/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Roberts. Absent: Lynch. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to defer MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities indefinitely the Resolution Approving the July 15, 1980 Preliminary Design Plans for Private Development Page Six (by College Plaza Dev. Co.) on Urban Renewal Parcel 64/1. Motion carried 5/1, Roberts voting 'no'. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser to adopt RES. 80-292, Bk. 62, pp. 586-589, ACCEPTING THE 1980 MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera to adopt RES. 80-293, Bk. 62, p. 590, ORDERING PREPARATION OF FINAL PLAT AND SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 1980 MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret to adopt RES. 80-294,Bk. 62, 'pp. 591-595, ADOPTING AND LEVYING FINAL SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 1980 MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. 'Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. NO. 80-2998, Bk. 17, pp. 33-34, ESTABLISHING AN AMORTIZATION PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT KNOWN AS 1980 MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT, FOR WHICH DEFICIENCIES EXIST AGAINST LOTS SUBJECT TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. NO. 80-2999, Bk. 17, pp. 35-36, ESTABLISHING AMORITZATION PERIOD FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONAL DEFICIENCIES ON PUBLIC IMPROVMENT PROJECTS be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. MICROFIL711111A11181 JORM M CEDAR RAPIDS Council Activities Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera to adopt July 15, 1980 RES. 80-295, Bk. 62, pp. 596-601, AUTHORIZING THE Page Seven MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. AND WILLIAM M. GIBBONS, TRUSTEE OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CRI&P RR FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE RAILROAD CROSSING AT HIGHWAY N6. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-296, Bk. 62, pp. 602-610, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE FY81 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT (INCLUSIVE OF DIVISION I & II) TO L. L. PELLING CO. ,.INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, at bid of $236,277.75. Affirmative, roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret to adopt RES. 80-297, Bk. 62, pp. 611-612 ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1979 BDI SECOND ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS, bid opening 7/29/80. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-298, Bk. 621 pp. 613-619, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR COMMITMENT TO THE REORGANIZATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT THEREOF. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera to adopt RES. 80-299, Bk. 62, pp. 620-621, ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR CERTAIN SERVICES PERFORMED BY THE IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE IOWA CITY ANIMAL SHELTER, AND REPEALING THOSE RESOLUTIONS INCONSISTENT WITH THE ESTABLISHED FEES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret to adopt RES. 80-300, Bk. 62, pp. 622-623, RESERVING A DESIGNATED PARKING SPACE FOR JOHNSON COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE, NW corner of Van Buren & Bloomington for Mercy Hospital. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl to adopt RES. 80-301, Bk. 62, P. 624, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED FULL-TIME PERMANENT POSITIONS IN THE PARKING SYSTEMS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Public Hearing was held on the annexation moratorium agreement between Iowa City and the City MICRorILMED BY JORM MICR�/L AB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES Id011IES Council Activities July 15, 1980 Page Eight of Hills, as deferred from the meeting of April 22, 1980. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret that the public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the Mercer Park Concession/Restroom Building was deferred for further information. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret that the Resolution approving plans, etc, and authorizing bids to be received on August 5, 1980, be deferred. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera to adjourn, 8:50 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. A more comDlete of Council of the City MAYOR 7/25/80 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JULY 15, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7/15/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Perret, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Lynch. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Hayek, Parrott, Schmeiser, Chiat, Schmadeke, Vitosh. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 80-15, Side 1, 440-1380. Mayor Balmer proclaimed July 25-27, 1980 as Babe Ruth Baseball Weekend. Councilman Vevera requested a correction to the Official Actions of July 1, 1980 Council meeting. In the roll call, as all Councilmembers were present, Perret's name should be added to those listed as present. Councilmember Perret questioned, in regard to approval of agreement, the need for franchise with Iowa Light and Power. City Engineer Schmadeke noted that Iowa Light and Power owns existing transmission line along the Crandic route, and they wish to move a pole. Moved by Vevera, 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., 7/1/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk, as corrected in the previous paragraph. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Appeals Board, 5/8/80; Human Rights Comm., 6/23/80; Senior Center Comm., 6/5/80; Planning & Zoning Comm., 5/15/80 and 6/19/80; Committee on Community Needs, 7/2/80. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 62: RES. 80-267, p. 521, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE and RES. 80-268, p. 522, DANCING PERMIT FOR JOHNSON COUNTY POST 2581 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, 1012 Gilbert Ct. RES. 80- 269, p. 523, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE and RES. 80-270, p. 524, DANCING PERMIT FOR THE GREAT AMERICAN SALOON CO. DBA/MAXWELL'S, 121 E. College. RES. 80-271, p. 525, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT and RES. 80-272, p. 526, SUNDAY SALES FOR BILL MIHALOPOULOS DBA/THE BEST STEAK HOUSE, 1 S. Dubuque. RES. 80-273, p. 527, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT and RES. 80-274, p. 528, SUNDAY SALES FOR VOSS PETROLEUM CO., INC., DBA/DISCOUNT DAN'S SHELL, 933 S. Clinton. RES 80-275, p. 529, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT and RES. 80-276, p. 530, SUNDAY SALES FOR WILLIAM KRON, JR. DBA/BILL'S I-80 DX, Rt. 2. RES. 80-277, p. 531, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE and RES. 80-278, P. 532, SUNDAY SALES FOR FIELD HOUSE, INC. DBA/THE FIELD HOUSE, 111 E. College. RES. 80-279, p. 533, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR JAMES TUCKER DBA/TUCK'S PLACE, 210 N. Linn. RES. 80-280, p. 534, ISSUING CIGARETTE LICENSES. Petitions: Approve petition for Suspension or Remission of Taxes on Account of Age or Infirmity for Opal Hochstetler. Motions: To approve disbursements in the amount of $2,515,620.29 for the period of May 1 through May 31, 1980, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to Audit. To authorize Public Works Dir. to MICROFILMED DY JORM MIC R�LAB CEDAR kAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities July 15, 1980 Page 2 sign an application for utilities right-of-way to Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. for Gilbert Street and Highway H6 Bypass. Resolutions, Book 62: RES. 80-281, pp. 535-536, ACCEPTING THE WORK ON THE MODULAR BUILDING RENOVATION - DIVISION II - HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING WORK PROJECT. RES. 80-282, pp. 537-538, ACCEPTING PAVEMENT AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS (NOT TO INCLUDE STORM WATER DETENTION) FOR ACT CIRCLE IN THE LSNRD FOR ACT TESTING AND PROCESSING FACILITY. Setting public hearings: RES. 80-283, Bk. 62, p. 539, on July 29, 1980 on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the reconstruction of the Civic Center heating, air conditioning and ventilating system, directing City Clerk to publish notice and directing City Engineeer to place said plans on file for public inspection. RES. 80-284, Bk. 62, pp. 540-541, on July 29, 1980 on proposed amendment to City's hold harmless entitlement CDBG program and budget to provide for the conversion of properties in the downtown urban renewal project area, (Iowa R-14) to an underground electrical utility system, directing City Clerk to publish notice and Dir. of PPD to place information on file for. public inspection. RES. 80-285, Bk. 62, p. 542, on July 29, 1980, on plans, specifications, form of contract, estimate of cost for construction of 1979 BDI Second Addn. Improvements, directing City Engineer to place plans on file for public inspection (Heinz Road extended). On July 29, 1980 to adopt the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Building Code of the International Conf. of Building Officials, as approved by the Board of Appeals; on the adoption of the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code as prepared by the International Conf. of Building Officials, as approved by the Board of Appeals; on the adoption of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings as prepared by the Int'l. Conf. of Buildiing Officials, approved by the Board of Appeals; on the adoption of the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code as prepared by the Intl. Assn. of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as approved by the Board of Examiners of Plumbers. Correspondence: Letter from Patrick Connally regarding the Comprehensive Plan as it relates to the North Summit/Dewey St. area neighborhood. Letter from Donald Wine of Davis, Hockenberg, Wine, Brown and Koehn, attorneys representing Plaza Towers Associates regarding the hotel/department store project. Applications for the use Way, to erect a thermometer campaign, approved. Jim Larew political speech and ice cream for use of Blackhawk Minipark literary magazines and books approved. of streets and public grounds: United sign in Blackhawk Minipark for 1981 for the use of Blackhawk Minipark for social on 7/7/80, approved. David Duer for sale and promotion of small -press originating in Iowa City, 7/16/18, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. MICROr IWED OY JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M01NES Council activities July 15, 1980 Page 3 Public hearing was held on the vacation of Pickard Street betwwen Friendly and Highland Avenues. No one was present. At the request of Staff, it was moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to cancel the public hearing on the amendment to the Housing Code, 8.10, regarding rooming houses. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret to defer consideration of the preliminary and final plat of Empire Edition. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding approval of preliminary and final large scale residential development plan of Riverside Court Apts., approval of the prel. and final LSRD plan of Arbor Hill Phase 2 (Part 1), and approval of annexation of 100 acres south of Highway 6 East (opposite Heinz Road) in East Lucas Township (Wayne Waters) were noted. The Mayor pointed out receipt of the letter from Johnson County Board of Supervisors opposing the annexation and rezoning of the whole 100 acres. Schmeiser explained that although the public hearing should be set for rezoning 100 acres, the Council can, as suggested at the informal meeting, annex and rezone the north three acres to provide the water service requested by Waters. The remaining acreage can be discussed by the Urban Fringe Committee. The resolution annexing will be considered at the public hearing on rezoning. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser to set the public hearing on August 12, 1980 on the proposed rezoning from County RS to City RIA of 100 acres located south of Highway 6 East (opposite Heinz Road) in East Lucas Township. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Recommendation from Planning and Zoning Commission that if and when the Melrose Court is reopened, that the recommendations made by the Melrose Corridor. Committee at 6/12/80 meeting be completed, and that Melrose Ct. not be reopened until all work has been completed on the widening of the Grand/Byington intersection, noted. An item setting public hearing will be added to.next meeting agenda. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser that the ORDINANCE VACATING AN ALLEY RUNNING EAST AND WEST.IN BLOCK 2 OF COOK, SARGENT AND DOWNEY'S ADDITION (west of Gilbert St. & south of Kirkwood Ave. -Hy -Vee) be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch absent. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Several residents of Lakeside Apartments, including spokespersons Becky Murphy, Marcie McKeen, Kerry Anderson and Paul Morsch, appeared and related problems regarding provision of air conditioning to the apartments. City Atty. Hayek advised that his department would, in the morning, investigate to see if there were any steps the City could take regarding their problem. There are Section 8 housing units in the Apartments. John Suchomel, 3304 S. Lucas, appeared notifying Council that he would be vacationing for the next two Council meetings. Mayor Balmer announced that this was the time set for public hearing on the issuance of $2,570,000 General Obligation bonds. City Clerk Stolfus advised that no written objections had been received. The Mayor called for oral objections. There were none. The Mayor declared the public hearing MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR 111111 • OES MOINES Council Activities July 15, 1980 Page 4 closed. It was moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret to adopt RES. 80-286, Bk. 62, pp. 543-548, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,570,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret to adopt RES. 80-2871 Bk. 62, pp. 549-553, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT OF THE SALE OF $2,570,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, setting bond bid opening on August 6, 1980. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy foran unexpired term be madeding8//26/80 on the Resources Conservation Comm. App meeting. Roberts questioned the possibility of getting the Gilbert/Lafayette railroad crossing repaired by IDOT. City Mgr. Berlin advised that DOT had had a previous agreement with the Trustees for Rock Island for the Hwy. 6 crossing. Roberts also questioned City policy regarding easements needed by CATV. Present policy was explained, staff is working on an individual basis with citizens having complaints. Balmer requested a time schedule for the update of the Housing Code by the Housing Code Task Force. Balmer expressed disappointment and outrage over the burning of the press -box at City High stadium and requested Police Dept. give this a high priority. Perret questioned whether or not the Census Bureau had contacted the staff regarding reports or additional procedures. Berlin will investigate. City Atty. Hayek asked that if the staff determines that action can be taken regarding the Lakeside Apts., if they can have the authority to pursue such action immediately. There were no Council objections to Hayek using his good judgement. ! Recommendations from the Design Review Committee for the proposed 1 College Plaza Hotel and Shopping Mall were noted. Mayor Balmer pointed out receipt of a letter from attorneys for Plaza Towers Associates re proposal for Block 64 hotel/retail project from College Plaza Dev./High Country. City Atty. Hayek advised that substantial progress had been made today regarding contract language, but he would not change his j previous recommendation that designation of College Plaza Dev./High Country as developer be revoked. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt TION OF COLLEGE PLAZA RES. 80-288, Bk. 62, p. 554, RESCINDING THE DESIGNA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AND HIGH COUNTRY CORPORATION (A JOINT VENTURE) AS THE PREFERRED DEVELOPER FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL NO. 64-1 IN DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY. Each Councilmember explained his/her vote. Resolution adopted 4/2 with the following division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Roberts, Erdahl. Absent: Lynch. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera to adopt RES. 80-289, Bk. 62, pp. 555-557, DESIGNATING PLAZA TOWERS ASSOCIATES AS THE PREFERRED DEVELOPER FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1 IN DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY. Res. adopted 5/1 with the following division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Roberts. Absent: Lynch. Suggestions for further procedures discussed. Berlin called attention to two resolutions regarding the industrial revenue bonds that Council would need tret to o adopt as advised by the bond 2, pp l.55 -571 by EGARDING Neuhauserseconded ISSUANCE OFrNOT TO adopt EXEEDE$7,500,000 Bk. 62, PP• Id ICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities July 15, 1980 Page 5 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE INTERIM BONDS (TOWERS HOTEL ASSOCIATES PROJECT) AND NOT TO EXCEED $7,500,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS (TOWERS HOTEL ASSOCIATES PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Res. adopted 5/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Nays: Roberts. Absent: Lynch. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret to adopt RES. 80-291, Bk. 62, pp. 572-585, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE INTERIM BONDS (PLAZA RETAIL ASSOCIATES PROJECT) AND NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (PLAZA RETAIL ASSOCIATES PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Res. adopted 5/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Roberts. Absent: Lynch. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to defer indefinitely the Resolution Approving the Preliminary Design Plans for Private Development (by College Plaza Dev. Co.) on Urban Renewal Parcel 64/1. Motion carried 5/1, Roberts voting 'no'. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser to adopt RES. 80-292, Bk. 62, pp. 586-589, ACCEPTING THE 1980 MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera to adopt RES. 80-293, Bk. 62, p. 590, ORDERING PREPARATION OF FINAL PLAT AND SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 1980 MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret to adopt RES. 80-294, Bk. 62, pp. 591-595, ADOPTING AND LEVYING FINAL SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 1980 MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. NO. 80-2998, Bk. 17, pp. 33-34, ESTABLISHING AN AMORTIZATION PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT KNOWN AS 1980 MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT, FOR WHICH DEFICIENCIES EXIST AGAINST LOTS SUBJECT TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. NO. 80-2999, Bk. 17, pp. 35-36, ESTABLISHING AMORTIZATION PERIOD FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONAL DEFICIENCIES ON PUBLIC IMPROVMENT PROJECTS be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera that 111CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIRES Council Activities July 15, 1980 Page 6 the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera to adopt RES. 80-295, Bk. 62, pp. 596-601, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND WILLIAM M. GIBBONS, TRUSTEE OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CRI&P RR FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE RAILROAD CROSSING AT HIGHWAY N6. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Ferret, to adopt RES. 80-296, Bk. 62, pp. 602-610, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE FY81 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT (INCLUSIVE OF DIVISION I & II) TO L.L. PELLING CO., INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, at bid of $236,277.75. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret to adopt RES. 80-297, Bk. 62, pp. 611-612, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1979 BDI SECOND ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS, bid opening 7/29/80. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-298, Bk. 62, pp. 613-619, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR COMMITMENT TO THE REORGANIZATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT THEREOF. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera to adopt RES. 80-299, Bk. 62, pp. 620-621, ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR CERTAIN SERVICES PERFORMED BY THE IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE IOWA CITY ANIMAL SHELTER, AND REPEALING THOSE RESOLUTIONS INCONSISTENT WITH THE ESTABLISHED FEES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. d by 622-623, RESERVING Vevera, A DESIGNATEDbPARKINGtto SPACEdot RES. 80-300, FOR JOHNSON COUNTYkAMBULANCE SERVICE, NW corner of Van Buren & Bloomington for Mercy Hospital. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. 624, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZEDaFULL-TIME hl PERMANENTto adot RES.O-301POSITIONS IN THE PARKING SYSTEMS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Public Hearing was held on the annexation moratorium agreement between Iowa City and the City of Hills, as deferred from the meeting of April 22, 1980. No one appeared. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret that the public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the Mercer Park Concession/Restroom Building was deferred for further information. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret that the Resolution approving plans, etc, and authorizing bids to be received on August 5, 1980, be deferred. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES f Council Activities July 15, 1980 Page 7 Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera to adjourn, 8:50 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK I I 1 I ! f I c i I 1 j I ,I I Ii i 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES a 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 a:ld 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 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. 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 DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities July 29, 1980 Page 2 Lower Ralston Creek 640,h SETTING PUBLIChborhood Iization HEARING FOR 8/12/80 E 8/12/80ON THE 315, Bk. 62, pp. 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 and Jacalyn Askin re construction Manager ly. L f the ArborHillresidentialtr. from ndevel 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, app 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, app d. 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 OFBONDS (YOUNKERS, AMOUNT INC. PROJECT)DUAL ANDI NOT DTOE EXCEEDT $1,800,000RE ENUE1 INERIM AGGREGATE MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB 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 1 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/O, Neuhauser and Roberts absent. Gary Sanders, 4284 Oakland, appeared re bicycles in City Plaza and additional parking for bicycles this fall. Staff will investigate. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR 111111 • 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 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 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 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 Lynch, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-320, Bk. 62, pp. 657-658, APPROVING PLANS, 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 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 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 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. 3aa 0 Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-832; 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. 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 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+LAE7 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 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. J HN R. BALMER, MAYO MAR AN K.NRKK, DEPUTY MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 i i I 1 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. J HN R. BALMER, MAYO MAR AN K.NRKK, DEPUTY MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 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, Perret. 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. �ring Valley, final subdivision. Ralph Stoffer was present and told of his plan to revise the final plat. Coralville 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. Cost— estimates 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 Coun— agen a regarding purchase of ROW by Gross & VanKirk. Ord. Vacatin Alley/H_vVee Appraisal was $10,500. Hearing on disposition will Be setT a ter. 130 1493-1.705 AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 1105-2153 I. 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 #25, 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+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council July 28, 1980 HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING/CIVIC CENTER Tinklenberg, Sc ma a e, Kucharzak and A Bock, 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 strategy 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, Helling Wioto, Scholten, Schmadeke, Gannon. Lawsuits re Chester Miller and Stevens were discussed. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Erdahl to adjourn, 3:00 P.M. Motion carried unan- imously, 5/0. MERCER PARK CONCESSION BUILDING Gannon, Lee, Showalter present. Showalter advised that the small 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 Balmer 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 advise that the 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 rrom the sale of Block 64, hotel site. Eligibility under HUD discussed. Staff will work with Ia.-Ill. regarding service to Paul-Hglen Bldg. and others. Adjourned, 3:35 P.M. MICROFILMED DY JORM MIC R�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES