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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7/1/80, 7:30
P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding.
Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, PCv-4ct,
Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none.
Mayor Balmer announced addition of an item
setting a public hearing re Hawkeye Cab Company to
the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Neuhauser
requested a correction to the Official Actions of
the June 17, 1980, Council meeting. On page 4
motion by Neuhauser re carnival, the words after
the word 'events' should be deleted in the fifth
sentence. City Manager Berlin announced that item
number 2d(2) setting the public hearing on Hills
contained the proper language and could be acted
upon tonight. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by
Vevera, 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., 6/17/80, subject to correction,
as recommended by the City Clerk, as corrected
in previous paragraph.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
United Action For Youtlr4/16/80 and 5/21/80;
Airport Comm. -6/12/80; Bd. of Adjustment -
4/8/80; Committee On Community Needs -5/7/80.
Permit Resolutions, Bk. 62: RES. 80-235,
p. 434, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR
NEEDS, 18 S. Clinton. RES. 80-236, p. 435,
APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-237,
p. 436, SUNDAY SALES FOR HOUSE OF SUBMARINES,
12 S. Oubuuqe. RES. 80-238, p. 437, APPROVING
CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-239, p. 438,
SUNDAY SALES FOR FIRST AVENUE KERR-MCGEE, 2229
Muscatine. RES. 80-240, p. 439, APPROVING
CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR WHITEWAY SUPER MARKET,
212 S. Clinton. RES. 80-241, pp. 440-442,
ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Setting public hearings: RES. 80-242,
Bk. 62, p. 443, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON
7/15/80 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK CON-
CESSION/RESTROOM BUILDING, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS,
ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Motion
setting a public hearing for 7/15/80 on an
annexation moratorium between Iowa City and
Hills. RES. 80-243, Bk. 62, pp. 444-448,
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SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 7/15/80 ON THE
July 1, 1980
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $2,570,000
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GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Motion setting a public hearing for 8/12/80 on
a proposed resolution declaring that public
convenience and necessity require the proposed
addition of taxicab service applied for by
Hawkeye Cab Company within the City of Iowa
City, Iowa.
RES. 80-244, Bk. 62, pp. 449-450,
ACCEPTING THE CURB RAMP PROGRAM - 1979.
Correspondence: Memo from the Traffic
Engr, re the alley north of the 900 block of
East Market Street, noted.
Application for City Plaza Use Permit:
University of Iowa Theatres to distribute
flyers during the lunch hour every day through
7/10/80, 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
publichearing for 7/15/80 to vacate Pickard Street
right-of-way between Friendly and Highland Avenues.
Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt
RES. 80-245, Bk. 62, p. 451, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF
BRAVERMAN CENTER PARTS 1 AND 2. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to defer
for two weeks a resolution approving the
preliminary and final plat of Empire Addition.
Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt
RES. 80-246, Bk. 62, pp. 452-453, APPROVING ONE
YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF THE FINAL
PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART 10 (DERBY COURT, LEEDS
COURT, AND SUNDERLAND COURT). Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, that the
ORDINANCE 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 considered and given first vote for
passage. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call vote
on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
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specifications, form
of contractheld and estimateafor
the Lower City Park Bike Trail-FY81.
appeared.
No one
Moved by Neuhauser,
seconded by Perret,
to adopt RES. 80-247, Bk. 62,
APPROVING
pp. 454-455,
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE FOR THE LOWER CITY
PARK BIKE TRAIL-
F181 AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 7/22/80
10:00 A.M.
at
Resolution adopted, 6/1, with the
following division
of vote: Ayes; Neuhauser,
Perret, Roberts, Balmer,
Erdahl
Vevera. , Lynch. Nays:
Councilmember Roberts
noted that
construction on the Hwy. the
6 Bypass
was throwing so
much traffic onto Kirkwood that
people 1
Gilbert Ct. could not get out1v{ng on
and
, requested a 4-
way stop until the work is completed. City Manager
will investigate.
Councilmember Roberts also
requested that the matter
of housing inspections re
sleepingrooms with heating units
be scheduled for
informal discussion and clarification
ordinance.
City Manager Berlin of the
stated that the
information re the
problem wouldbe forwarded to
the committee reviewing the
Housing Code.
Councilmember Neuhauser
questioned when the traffic
light would be installed
at the Dubuque and Church
Street intersection. City Manager
thought Berlin stated he
this summer, but would check
back..
and report
Councilmember Neuhauser
requested that staff
get together with bicyclists
re a route across
town, east and west. Staff will investigate.
Mayor Balmer
requested the matter of Foster
Road/Comprehensive Plan
be added to the agenda for
Council discussion in the
near future. Mayor
Balmer commented on his statements
to the American
Energy proposal for locating a
grain alcohol plant
near the airport. He explained that Iowa City had
Policy of
a
attracting clean, light industry and that
the Airport Commission
should be coordinating all
Industrial or commercial development
city.
with Iowa
Councilmembers Neuhaus�r
expressed
and
agreement with the Mayor's
statementevera
City Manager Berlin explained to the Council
the need to
consider an emergency resolution re
disposing of solid
waste from Iowa County into City
landfill. Councilmember
Perret requested that the
resolution be amended to "for
read a period not to
exceed one month Moved by Vevera,
seconded by
Neuhauser, to adopt Res. 80-248, Bk. 62,
459,
pp. 456-
EMERGENCY RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
SIGN AND
MAYOR To
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND IOWA COUNTY,
IOWA, PROVIDING FOR THE
DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE
MATTER IN THE CITY'S SANITARY
LANDFILL, as amended,
Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all
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Councilmembers present. Iowa County Supervisor and
Mayor
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of Marengo present for discussion.
City Attorney Hayek requesed Council to decide
whether
or not to appeal the Linda Eaton case.
Individual Councilmembers
expressed their views on
the appeal. Councilmember Vevera
expressed regret
that certain matters discussed in Executive
Session
had been made public. City Attorney Hayek
stressed
the importance of keeping Executive Session
discussion
confidential until a vote could be taken
at regular meeting. Moved
by Erdahl, seconded by
Neuhauser, not to appeal the
order of the Civil
Rights Commission re the Linda Eaton
case further.
Motion adopted, 6/1, with Vevera voting "no".
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt
RES. 80-249, Bk.
62, P. 460, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE WASHINGTON
STREET BRIDGE
DECK REPLACEMENT (INCLUSIVE OF ALTERNATE 1
PLUS
ALTERNATE 2 ITEMS) TO OLIPHANT ENGINEERING AND
CONSTRUCTION
OF TODDVILLE, IOWA. Affirmative roll
call _'vote unanimous,7/0,
all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to
adopt RES. 80-250,
Bk. 62, pp. 461-462, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA CITY SCHOOL
DISTRICT AND
THE CITY TO PROVIDE FOR THE EMPLOYMENT AND
PAYMENT
OF SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS, FYBO-81. Affirmative
roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to
consider
a resolution authorizing expenditures of
$17,500 to the Iowa
Department of Transportation as
the City's share for
participation in the Ground
Transporation Center.
Staffinembers Chiat, Mose,
and City Manager Berlin
expressed their views on
the Center. Individual Councilmembers
expressed
their concerns and views. Resolution not adopted,
2/5,
with the following division of vote: Ayes:
Neuhauser, Perret.
Nays: Erdahl, Lynch, Roberts,
Vevera, Balmer.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt
RES. 80-252, Bk.
62, pp. 463-466, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
SUBORDINATE AGREEMENT WHEREBY THE
SIDEWALK LIEN OF
THE CITY IS SUBORDINATE TO THE MORTGAGE
ON A NEW
OFFICE BUILDING AT AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING (ACT).
City Manager
Berlin called attention to a technical
change in the
agreement which had been legally
approved. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous,
7/O, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Neuhauser,
seconded by Roberts, to
adopt RES. 80-253, Bk. 62,
pp, 467-469, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN A
LEASE WITH JOHNSON CDIINTY
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AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR RENTAL OF STORAGE
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SPACE FOR EQUIPMENT AT THE JOHNSON COUNTY
FAIRGROUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to
adopt RES. 80-254, Bk. 62,
pp, 470-471, APPROVING
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM FOR THE
CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1981 THROUGH 1985.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers
present. Councilmember Perret
stated that certain items he did
not approve of,
but would vote for the resolution.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to
adopt RES. 80-255, Bk. 62,
pp. 472-478, AUTHORIZING
APPROVAL OF SEVENTH AMENDMENT
TO ENGINEERING
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VEENSTRA & KIMM FOR DESIGN
AND PREPARATION OF SPECIFICATIONS FOR NEW WATER
POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT AND OUTFALL SEWER.
Affirmative.
roll call .vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers
present:.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to
adopt RES. 80-256, Bk. 62,
P. 479, EXTENDING TO
SEPTEMBER 30, 1980, THE DATE BY WHICH THE
REDUCTION
IN FORCE OF CITY EMPLOYEES MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED.
Asst. City Manager Helling noted an addition to the
resolution of another position, 12 time Animal
Control
Officer. Vevera and Neuhauser so amended
the
resolution. Affirmative roll call vote on
amended resolution unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to
adopt the
following resolutions, Bk. 62,
authorizing Mayor to execute contracts re Human
Service Agency Allocations:
RES. 80-257x, pp. 480-
483, RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM.
RES. 80-257b,
pp. 484-487, RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM AND
MIDEASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER.
RES.
80-258, pp. 488-491, IOWA CITY CRISIS CENTER.
RES. 80-259,
pp, 492-495, MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
BOARD. RES.
80-260, pp. 496-499, IOWA CITY BABE
RUTH LEAGUE. RES.
80-261, pp. 500-503, PALS
PROGRAM OF JOHNSON COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE.
RES.
80-262, pp. 504-507, IOWA CITY BOY'S BASEBALL, INC.
RES. 80-263, pp. 508-511, IOWA CITY GIRL'S
SOFTBALL. RES.
80-264, pp. 512-515, UNITED ACTION
FOR YOUTH. RES. 80-265,
pp. 516-519, WILLOWCREEK
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER. Councilmember
Vevera noted
his disfavor with allocation for United Action For
Youth. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to
adopt RES. 80-266, BK.
62, p. 520, RESOLUTION ON
UNCLASSIFIED SALARIES AND COMPENSATION
FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1981 BEGINNING JULY 1, 1980. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
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duly I, 19110 Mayor* Balmer presiding, 11:45 P.M. in the
Page Six Conference Room at the Civic Center, Tape-recorded
on Reel #19, Side 1, 1-700. Moved by Neuhauser,
seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn to executive session
under Sec. 20.17.3 Negotiating Sessions, strategy
meetings of public employers or employee
organizations, mediation and the deliberative
process of arbitrators shall be exempt from the
provisions of Chapter 28A. Roll call on motion
passed, 6/1, with Vevera voting "no". Staffinembers
present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Stolfus, Karr.
Council discussed the Police Collective Bargaining.
Moved by Perret, Seconded by Roberts, to adjourn
9:50 P.M. Motion carried unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
JUNE 30, 1980
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: JUNE 30, 1980, 1:00 P.M., in the Conference Room
at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Erdahl, Perret, Lynch, Roberts,
Vevera, (2:00 P.M.) Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling.
Others present for certain discussions, as noted.
TAPE-RECORDED: Reel H80-16, Side 2, 1396 -End. 10 minutes on end of Ex. S.
Tape #18, and Reel H80-17, Side 1, 1 to 1850.
MELROSE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS Boothroy, Schmeiser present. 1.396 -End
Boothroy called attention to his memo and memo from Asst. City Engr. Farmer
distributed in the packet Friday. Council discussed Farmer's proposed
construction schedule, which would delay the Byington/Grand intersection
and the Melrose Corridor projects until Spring. A majority agreed to
hire a consultant if necessary, the $2,500 cost will be available from the
Engineering budget. City Mgr. Berlin stated that the decision on hiring
should be made in conjunction with 1) obtaining from the University suffic-
ient land to make a satisfactory project, and 2) making sure nothing re the
new Law Bldg. is incompatible with the projects. Hiring a consultant would
not relieve the staff of working on the project. P&Z Commissioner Kanmermeyer
commented on P&Z concerns, noting that this was their N1 priority for street
projects, and they have requested engineering input on several alternatives.
Several members of the Melrose Committee were present and made observations.
Melrose on the North could be widened from South Grand to Woolf to provide
four lanes. Provisions could be made for bus lanes.
Councilman Vevera arrived, 2:00 P.M.
Council discussed traffic, the Committee's five recommendations, noted
concerns re the Greenwood Bias. Staff comments on various issues will be sent
to the Melrose Comm. for consideration at their next meeting. Staff will
prepare a schedule for both short and long-term improvements after, the 80-17
discussions with the University. Side 1
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FIRST AND ROCHESTER SUBDIVISION Boothroy, Schmeiser, Dev. Glasgow present.
Boothroy called attention to the material provided by Glasgow, sent in
6/27 packet. Council denied the subd. as did P&Z. Concerns include the 134-370
future extension of First Avenue, and the sewer capacity. Neuhauser sug-
gested use of septic tanks with large lots, as there are others in that area.
There would be 15 lots instead of 30, each almost an acre, Glasgow stated.
The area is zoned for 2-8 dwelling units an acre, so the Comp. Plan would
have to be amended. Balmer advised that the Council is receptive to the
use of septic tanks then for the large lots, in this area. Glasgow will
pursue alternatives for sewer with the City Mgr. & can apply to P&Z with
the new proposal. He will need approval from Johnson County Health Dept.
ACT -AGREEMENT FOR SIDEWALKS ON DUBUQUE ROAD 370-379
Atty. Jansen present for CT. Council had no problems with the agreement.
VILLAGE GREEN 10
Counci ha no problems with extending the time limit for the final plat.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION CENTER Chiat, Mose present. 379-1152
Council adjourned to the Council Chambers where Frank Sherkow from Iowa
Dept. of Transportation gave a slide presentation regarding a Ground
Transportation Center for the Iowa City Urban Area. It included the
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following topics: composition of the Team, the function of the Center,
determination and feasibility of site, combination of public and private
areas, the benefits of the Center, the design factors, cost and financing,
operational costs and possible funding for project. Council discussed the
funding, and what Iowa City would be getting for its participation. Sherkow
answered questions regarding the Economic Development Report, explained
other areas of assistance including doing the Environmental Assessment.
The resolution to approve or disapprove funding is on the agenda, Tuesday.
NORTHSIDE LIGHTING PROJECT Chief Miller present.
Members of CLASS were present with a slide presentation re lighting in
several areas of concern. No funding will be received from the Federal
government. It was suggested that the project be cut down from 150 new
lights to 138 lights, cost of $1,200. The remainder of the $10,000 can
be used for the evaluation. Council discussed the evaluation, and directed
the City Manager to look at the study design and recommend the best
alternative. Roberts called attention to costs in future years.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Conference Room
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret to adjourn to executive session under
Section 28A.5.1(c), 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,
4:00 P.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous 6/0, Roberts absent.
Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Hayek, Ryan. Tape recorded
on Reel H18, Side 2, 2079 -End. Council discussed the Eaton lawsuit.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adjourn to informal session,
5:00 P.M. Motion carried 6/0, Roberts absent.
AGENDA AND COUNCIL TIME
1. Neuhauser requested that her motion regarding the Jaycees Carnival
be amended by deletion of the portion regarding the Johnson County
i Fair Board. This was in the June 17th Council minutes.
2. Lynch explained his concerns regarding the last sentence on the
agenda in the comment explaining the agreement with Hills on
annexation moratorium. Staff will investigate. Berlin commented
on progress with CRANDIC and another railroad.
3. Regarding setting unclassified salaries, Council stated that the
tentative amount as entered into the budget would be the amounts
for the City Manager and City Clerk's salaries.
4. It was pointed out that the bids for the Washington Street Bridge
Deck Replacement project were much lower than those from the first
bidding.
5. Regarding the memo on Scott Blvd, Berlin noted that the engineering
work was completed, but legal descriptions of properties are needed.
Berlin is to convey to the Legal Dept. that this is a high priority.
6. Council discussed Kucharzak's memo on underground electrical hookups,
.questioning provision of costs by the city, and the status of city
funds from sale of Block 64. Staff to contact the utility company
regarding provision of service to Nusser, and contact owners of
Osmundson Building for discussion of their service. Possibly
the city could pay 100% of the other contracts, depending on
funding and if it would have to be done under Federal regulations.
Meeting adjourned, 5:40 P.M.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
July 1, 1980
Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 7/1/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch,
Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin,
Halling, Hayek, Gannon, Mose, Chiat, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes Tape
recorded on Tape 80-12, Side 2, 2240 -End, and 80-15, Side 1, 1-440.
Mayor Balmer announced addition of an item setting a public hearing re
Hawkeye Cab Company to the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Neuhauser
requested a correction to the Official Actions of the June 17, 1980, Council
meeting. On page 4 motion by Neuhauser re carnival, the words after the word
'events' should be deleted in the fifth sentence. City Manager Berlin
announced that item number 2d(2) setting the public hearing on Hills
contained the proper language and could be acted upon tonight. Moved by
Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and recoRmnendations
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted, as amended:
Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 6/17/80, subject
to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk, as corrected in
previous paragraph.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: United Action For Youttr4/16/80
and 5/21/80; Airport Comm. -6/12/80; Bd. of Adjustment -4/8/80; Committee
On Community Needs -5/7/80.
Permit Resolutions, Bk. 62: RES. 80-235, p. 434, APPROVING CLASS C
BEER PERMIT FOR NEEDS, INC. dba NEEDS, 18 S. Clinton. RES. 80-236, p.
435, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-237, p. 436, SUNDAY SALES
FOR HOUSE OF SUBMARINES, INC. dba HOUSE OF SUBMARINES, 12 S. Oubuuqe.
RES. 80-238, P. 437, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-239, p.
438, SUNDAY SALES FOR DON -JAY SERVICES, INC. dba FIRST AVENUE KERR-
MCGEE, 2229 Muscatine. RES. 80-240, P. 439, APPROVING CLASS C BEER
PERMIT FOR MCRO, INC. dba WHITEWAY SUPER MARKET, 212 S. Clinton. RES.
80-241, pp. 440-442, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Setting public hearings: RES. 80-242, Bk. 62, p. 443, SETTING
PUBLIC HEARING ON 7/15/80 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK CON-
CESSION/RESTROOM BUILDING, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC., ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Motion setting a public hearing for 7/15/80
on an annexation moratorium between Iowa City and Hills. RES. 80-243,
Bk. 62, pp. 444-448, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 7/15/80 ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $2,570,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR
AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Motion setting a public hearing for
8/12/80 on a proposed resolution declaring that public convenience and
necessity require the proposed addition of taxicab service applied for
by Hawkeye Cab Company within the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
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1979. RES. 80-2441, Bk. 62, pp, 449-4y0 ACCEPTING IH[ CURB RAMP PROGRAM -
Correspondence: Memo from the Traffic Engr. re the alley north of
the 900 block of East Market Street, noted.
Application for City Plaza Use Permit: University of Iowa Theatres
to distribute flyers during the lunch hour every day through 7/10/80,
approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0
Balmer repeated the public hearings as set.
all Councilmembers present. Mayor
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to set a
7/15/80 to vacate Pickard Street righttoPublic hearing
Avenues. Motion carried unanimous) for
Y between Friendly and Highland
Y, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-245, Bk. 62, p,
BRA APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF
BRAVERMAN CENTER PARTS 1 AND 2. OF
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0F
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to defer for two weeks a resolution
approving the preliminary and final plat of Empire Addition. Motion carried
unanimously, 7/O, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-246, Bk. 62
452-453, APPROVING ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF THE FINAL
PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART 10 (DERBY_ NA
COURT). _gfsCOURT, LEEDS COURT, AND SUNDERLAND
+e—roTf "call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
Present.
ALL EY Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, that the ORDINANCE VACATING AN
N BLOCK 2 OF
ADD ITIONU(WEST
OF GILBERT STREETANDSOUTH OF KI COOK, AVENUE), A DOWNS
and SARGENT, AND DOWNEY'S
given first vote for passage. Motion carried unanimous)
Councilmembers red
unanimous 7 present. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for /O all
/0, all Councilmembers present.
passage
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimate for the Lower City Park Bike Trail-FY81. No one appeared.
Neuhauser, seconded by Perrot, to adopt RES. 80-247,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE FOR TME LOWoved ER
CITY PARK BIKE TRAIL-FY81 AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECESTIMIVED 7/22/80 at4IOW0fR
A.M. Resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote:
Neuhauser, Perrot, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch. Nays: Vevera.
Ayes:
Councilmember Roberts noted that the construction an the H
was throwing so much traffic onto Kirkwood that people living on Gilbert Ct,
could not get out and 6 Bypass
City Manager will inved rateested a 4 -way stop until the work is
matter a rwill g Councilmember Roberts also requested thatthescheduled for informals discussion and pections re lclarification Ofrooms tthe ordinance, City
heating units be
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Manager Berlin stated that the information re the problem would be forwarded
to the committee reviewing the Housing Code. Councilmember Neuhauser
questioned when the traffic light would be installed at the Dubuque and
Church Street intersection. City Manager Berlin stated he thought this
summer, but would check and report back. Councilmember Neuhauser requested
that staff get together with bicyclists re a route across town, east and
west. Staff will investigate. Mayor Balmer requested the matter of Foster
Road/Comprehensive Plan be added to the agenda for Council discussion in the
near future. Mayor Balmer commented on his statements to the American Energy
proposal for locating a grain alcohol plant near the airport. He explained
that Iowa City had a policy of attracting clean, light industry and that the
Airport Commission should be coordinating all industrial or commercial
development with Iowa City. Councilmembers Neuhauser and Vevera expressed
agreement with the Mayor's statement.
City Manager Berlin explained to the Council the need to consider an
emergency resolution re disposing of solid waste from Iowa County into City
landfill. Councilmember Perret requested that the resolution be amended to
read "for a period not to exceed one month". Moved by Vevera, seconded by
Neuhauser, to adopt Res. 80-248, Bk. 62, pp. 456-459, EMERGENCY RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA COUNTY, IOWA, PROVIDING FOR THE
DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE MATTER IN THE CITY'S SANITARY LANDFILL, as amended.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Iowa
County Supervisor and Mayor of Marengo present for discussion.
City Attorney Hayek requesed Council to decide whether or not to appeal
the Linda Eaton case. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views on the
appeal. Councilmember Vevera expressed regret that certain matters
discussed in Executive Session had been made public. City Attorney Hayek
stressed the importance of keeping Executive Session discussion confidential
until a vote could be taken at regular meeting. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by
Neuhauser, not to appeal the order of the Civil Rights Commission re the
Linda Eaton case further. Motion adopted, 6/1, with Vevera voting "no".
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-249, Bk. 62, p.
460, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE WASHINGTON STREET BRIDGE DECK REPLACEMENT
(INCLUSIVE OF ALTERNATE 1 PLUS ALTERNATE 2 ITEMS) TO OLIPHANT ENGINEERING AND
CONSTRUCTION OF TODDVILLE, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. Roberts called attention to the money saved as a
result of the rebid.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-250, Bk. 62,
pp. 461-462, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY TO PROVIDE FOR THE
EMPLOYMENT AND PAYMENT OF SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS, FY80-81. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to consider a resolution
authorizing expenditures of $17,500 to the Iowa Department of Transportation
as the City's share for participation in the Ground Transporation Center.
Staffinembers Chiat, Mose, and City Manager Berlin expressed their views on
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the Center. Individual Councilmembers expressed their concerns and views.
Resolution not adopted, 2/5, with the following division of vote: Ayes:
Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Erdahl, Lynch, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-252, Bk. 62, pp.
463-466, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
SUBORDINATE AGREEMENT WHEREBY THE SIDEWALK LIEN OF THE CITY IS SUBORDINATE TO
THE MORTGAGE ON A NEW OFFICE BUILDING AT AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING (ACT).
City Manager Berlin called attention to a technical change in the agreement
which had been legally approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-253, Bk. 62,
PP- 467-469, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LEASE WITH JOHNSON COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR RENTAL OF STORAGE SPACE FOR EQUIPMENT AT THE
JOHNSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-254, Bk. 62, pp.
470-471, APPROVING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1981 THROUGH 1985. Affirmative roll call
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers . vote
presentCouncilmember Perret stated
that certain items he did not approve of, but would vote for the resolution.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-255, Bk. 62,
PP. 472-478, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO ENGINEERING
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VEENSTRA 8. KIMM FOR DESIGN AND PREPARATION OF
SPECIFICATIONS FOR NEW WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT AND OUTFALL SEWER.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Minority business participation of 9% was noted.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Ne
479, uhauser, to adopt RES. 80-256, Bk. 62, p.
EXTENDING TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1980, THE DATE BY WHICH THE REDUCTION IN
FORCE OF CITY EMPLOYEES MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED. Asst. City Manager Helling
noted an addition to the resolution of another position, It time Animal
Control Officer.
Affirmative roll call Vevote andNeuhauser
amended e resolution ndunanimoused the , a 7/0,i
/0 ti
all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt the following
resolutions, Bk. 62, authorizing Mayor to execute contracts re Human Service
Agency Allocations: RES. 80-257a, pp. 480-483, RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM.
RES. 80-257b, pp. 484-487, RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM AND MIDEASTERN IOWA
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER. RES. 80-258, pp, 488-491, IOWA CITY CRISIS
CENTER. RES. 80-259, pp, 492-495, MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT BOARD. RES. 80-
260, pp, 496-499 IOWA CITY BABE RUTH LEAGUE. RES. 80-261, pp, 500-503, PALS
PROGRAM OF JOHNSON COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE. RES. 80-262, pp, 504-507, IOWA
CITY BOY'S BASEBALL, INC. RES, 80-263, pp. 508-511, IOWA CITY GIRL'S
SOFTBALL, RES. 80-264, pp. 512-515, UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH. RES. 80-265,
PP- 516-519, WILLOWCREEK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER. Councilmember Vevera noted
his disfavor with allocation for United Action For Youth. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-266, BK. 62, p.
520, RESOLUTION ON UNCLASSIFIED SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR
1981 BEGINNING JULY 1, 1980. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Mayor Balmer presiding, 8:45 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic
Center. Tape-recorded on Reel N19, Side 1, 1-700. Moved by Neuhauser,
seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn to executive session under Sec. 20.17.3
Negotiating Sessions, strategy meetings of public employers or employee
organizations, mediation and the deliberative process of arbitrators shall
be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 28A. Roll call on motion passed,
6/1, with Vevera voting "no". Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek,
Stolfus, Karr. Council discussed the Police Collective Bargaining. Moved by
Perret, Seconded by Roberts, to adjourn 9:50 P.M. Motion carried unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR
ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY.CLERK
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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 fficial
ubect
to correction, oasOrecommended �bys theeCity Cle k . Council m s acorrectOedsin3the
previous paragraph.
Minutes
HumanRights Comm.a'rd6/23/80; Senior nCenter sComm., 6/5/80;Appeals ai0
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.
Mot
for heiperiodTofaMay le through Mayt31,nthe 1980,aasunt of ec mm n�ded bytheFinance Director, subject to Audit. To authorize Public Works Dir, to
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sign an application for utilities right-of-way to Iowa Electric Light
and Power Co. for Gilbert Street and Highway #6 Bypass.
Resolutions,
6, ACCEPTING THE WORK
ON THE MODULAR nBUILDING RENOVATION -28DIV81, ISIONp. 3II53 HEATING, VENTILATING
CONDITIONINGAND AIR WORK
8, ACCPTING
PAVEMENTAND STORMEWERPIMPROVEMENTS (NOT 82T0 INCLUDE 3STORM EWATER
i DETENTION) FOR ACT CIRCLE IN THE LSNRD FOR ACT TESTING AND PROCESSING
FACILITY.
Setting public hearings: RES. 80-283, Bk. 62, p. 539, on
i 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 BOI 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 International 7EC nf.noffBuilldingform Officials,Iiaslapproved e as byetheeBoardthe
of
Appeals; on the adoption of the Uniform CodeDangerous for the Abatement of
Offiicials, auirnvadsb,as prepathe red by the Int'1. Conf. of Buildiing
Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code of as preparedon nby thetion Int'lf Assnthe .79
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as approved by the Board of Examiners
Of Plumbers.
ComprehensiveCorrespo
n
Plan Letter as itrela esomtopthe Northck Summit/De ey 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. Mayor Balmer
repeated the public hearings as set.
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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
f Melrose Court is reopened, that the recommendations made by the Melrose
Ij 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.
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Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser that the ORDINANCE VACATING AN
ALLEY RUNNING EAST AND WEST IN BLOCK 2 OF COOK, SARGENT AND DOWNEYIS 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, 33A 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
f oral objections. There were none. The Mayor declared the public hearing
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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 questioned the possibility of getting the
Gilbert/Lafayette railroad crossing repaired by IDO[. 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
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
previous recommendation that designation of College Plaza Dev./High Country
as developer be revoked. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt
RES. 80-288, Bk. 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.
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 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
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AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE INTERIM BONDS
(TOWERS HOTEL ASSOCIATES PROJECT) AND NOT TO EXCEED $7,500000
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS AGGREGATE
(70WERS ,
HOTEL ASSOCIATES
PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Res. adopted 5/7, with theAUTHORIZING ECUTION OF A
vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera.
Absent: Lynch. Moved b following division of
Bk- 62 y Neuhauser, seconded by Perret to adopt RES .80 Roberts.
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'
Absent: Lynch. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded b
indefinitely the Resolution Approving the Preliminar y to defer
Roberts.
Private Development (by College Plaza Dev. Co.) on Urban RenewalParcel64/1.
Motion carried 5/1, Roberts voting 'nog y Design Plans for
I
iMoved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser to adopt RES. 80-292, Bk. 62
IO
586-589, ACCEPTING THE
ASSESSMENT PROJECT. 1980 MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER N
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, L
EXTENSION
Moved by Perret, seconded b Lynch absent.
ado
590, ORDERING PREPARATION OF FINAL PLAT AND SCHEDULE OFt RES. 80-293
ASSESSMENTBk S F62,THE
1980 MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent.
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Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret to adopt RES. 80-294, Bk. 62
591-595, ADOPTING AND LEVYING FINAL SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 1980
MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT.
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Affirmative
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser that the rule requiring
ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it q g that
suspended, that the first and second is
bevote be waived, and
that ORD. N0. 80-P998 Bk 17 finally passed be
FOR THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT KNOWN AS 1980 MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER
PP. 33-34, ESTABLISHING AN AMORTIZATION PERIOD
EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT
F
SUBJECT TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT bevotWH
Affirmative roll cuponOforOfEnalEAGAINST s
passage atEXIST thisvote unanimous, y adopted
seconded by Perret that the , 6/0ordinance be finally Lynch absent. Moved by Vevera,
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous 6/0
Lynch absent. at this time.
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
suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and
� that ORO. NO, 8O_2999 Bk 17 passed be
FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONALS DEFICIENCIESHING AMORTIZATION PERIOD
PROJECTS be voted upon for final passage at this time, ON PUBLIC IMPROVMENT
vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera that
Affirmative roll call
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the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent.
596-601�egUT ORIZING THE MAYOR TOySIGNeAN AGREEMENTRBETWEEN2THE CITY62,THE
PROPERTY OFTTHETCRI&PRRRSFORTTHEORECONSTRUCTION OF THEBRAILROADUCROSSOF THE
HIGHWAY /i6. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent.
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� Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-296, AT
Bk. 62,
PP• 602-610, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
I 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.
ved
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Perret to
611-612, ESTABLISHING AMOUNTdOF ID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY ANY EACH BIO,t RES. 80-297 kDIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1979 DDI SECOND ADDITION
IMPROVEMENTS, bid opening 7/29/80. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/O, Lynch absent.
Moved Tseconded
Epp.
613-619, THE EXECUTION OF ANAGREEMENTFOR COMMITMENT TO TE
REORGANIZATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS AND THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT THEREOF. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent.
d by
d bVevera to adpt RES. 80-299 Bk 62, p.
620-621,�eESTA13LISHINGeA FEE cFOR eCERTAIN SERVICESDPERFORMED 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.
a, seconded
Moved
DESIGNATED bPARKING tto SPACEdFOR JOHNSON COUNTYt RES. 80-300 BkAMBULANCE
SERVICE, NW corner of Van Buren & Bloomington for Mercy Hospital.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent.
Moved
Vevera, seconded
624, AMENDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZEDaFULL--TIME hl to PERMANENt RES. 80POSITIONS 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 bon the
Plans, specifications, seconded by r
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.
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Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera to adjourn, 8:50 P.M. Motion
carried unanimously.
J HN R. BALMER, MAYO
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION L a
JULY 14, 1980
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: July 14, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at
the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera, Roberts, Perret, Erdahl (3:40 PM).
Absent: Lynch. Staffinembers present:
for certain discussions as noted. Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Others present
TAPE-RECOROED on Reel N80-17, Side 1, 1850-Ehd, and Side 2, 1-1493.
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ATTORNEY FEES/EATON CASE
Mrs. Phy lis Crawford,:;208 Pickard St. read a statement objecting to the payment1850-2019
f' of $60. an hour attorney fees on the Eaton case. She suggested that this amount
would fund snow removal for many elderly persons. Staff will send her material
regarding the program for the elderly.
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I SEATS FUNDING
7M Co— ung members favored the request from Super Cab. Co. for continuation of
the SEATS service. Nancy Draper present.
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APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy, Schnieiser
I Vacation of Pickard Street, between Friendly & Highland, read 2019 -End
y� public hearing.
Amendment to Housin Code, regarding rooming houses. Staff requested cancellation
i of public hearing. W en concerns are worked out, the item will be reset.
Empire Addition, prel.& final subdivision plat, staff requested deferral as legal
papers ave not been received.
Riverside Court Apts., prel. & final LSRD, requirements have been complied with.
Arbor Hill, Phase 2,
present Part 1), LSRD Developer Glasgow, Schnittjer, Keller
or iscussion. Ber to called attention to letter from residents on
Westminister, concerning flooding as storm water management is not required.
Boothroy explained that the PAD in 1971, was prior to passage of storm water
management. Schnittjer explained the street system.
Annexation for Wa ne Waters property. Boothroy, Salazar, Schmeiser present for
discussion. Boot roy a vised thatpublic hE!aring on rezoning from RS to RIA
the would nrthern 1/3 of eed to be set for August 12thcou. As the water line is across the highway,
other
oproperties Wouldewantptotannex1dchmeisernotedhattheCouncil isnot
ed. etlconcerns
that
Ii ccommitted to providing services for a Svoluntary annexation. After discussion
of the concerns of the Urban Fringe Committee, it was decided to ask this
committee to discuss the area. A letter from Johnson County is supposed to
have been sent to the City. Altho further input will be received, Council
can set the public hearing, Boothroy said.
Melrose Corridor Committee recommendations. Planning & Zoning recommendation that
Me rose Court not a reopened until all work has been completed on the widening
of Grand/Byington intersection & until the recommendations of the Melrose
Corridor Committee, June 12th, are completed, was noted. A public hearing
will need to be set to reopen Melrose Court, and will be added to July 29th
agenda to set for August 12th, to repeal the Ordinance, Boothroy advised.
Berlin stated that the staff recommended reopening of Melrose Court, but not
widening, as it is not feasible. Brachtel has said that many other streets
in Iowa City have the same problems as Melrose Ct.
Hy -Vee Vacation of Allay Alley has been appraised.
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FOSTER ROAD P&Z Commissionser Jacobsen present, several area residents and Side 2,
Glasgow—present for the discussion. Boothroy asked that Council decide 1-400
if Foster Road at Prairie du Chien should be offset or continuous. He
presented a new alternative route, 500' rcrth of Lhe straight alignment.
To continue east it would be on Ia.-Ill. Gas & Electric property. The
City would have to condemn property owned by two persons, other areas
are owned by Glasgow. A majority of Councilmembers agreed with this new
concept. Jacobsen requested that Council consider whether or not it
should be designated an arterial or a collector, and if it should be shown
on the Comprehensive Plan. All agreed that Foster Road up to Prairie
du Chien should be a. collector street. Berlin noted that as Council agrees
with the concept, if will be sent to P&Z for recommendation and cost figures
will be provided. Schmeiser stated that collector streets should have been
on the Comprehensive Plan, and when Council is able to pin them down, they
should show on the Plan.
AGENDA/COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. City Manager Berlin explained the new funding arrangement with the
State for the South Gilbert St. project. The State will pay 75%.
2. Berlin advised that the item re agreement with Johnson County Council
of Governments would allow phase out of programs of JCRP and integrating
their with JCCG.
3. Vevera called attention to a correction in the roll call for the July 1st
Council meeting. As all members were present, Perret's name should be
added :to those listed as present.
4. There were no questions on the BDI project on the agenda.
Council decided to recess for 15 minutes to read the memo from Hayek and
material regarding College Plaza Development of Block 64, as distributed
by Attorney Hayek.
URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL, Block 64, Hotel
Hayek, Scho ten, Chiat, Hencin an Schmeiser present for the discussion,
with representatives from College Plaza Dev./High Country and Plaza Towers
Associat6s_.
stated that the tpreferred adeveloper yek rColiegeePlazarDev./HighnCountry had
not complied with all the material requirements of Res. 80-181, and recom-
mended no extension or waiver of the material requirements. Hayek dis-
cussed the definition of 'commitment', concerns regarding the contract
language, the joint venture agreement, the management contract, the bid
expiration and the financial commitment. Atty. Downer replied to these
concerns. Hieronymus advised that they had no commitment from Armstrongs
at this time, they had no reason to. Atty. Hayek and staff recommended
a Resolution revoking the designation of College Plaza Dev./High Country, &
then Res. designating Plaza Towers Associates as preferred developer,
giving them the same time limits to comply with the conditions of Res.
80-181.
Councilman Erdahl present, 3:40 P.M.
Atty. Downer stated it was not likely that they could comply by having a
lease with Armstrongs by tomorrow. Benz presented the model of the building
and the floor plans. He discussed the separate deeds and ownership of the
hotel and the retail. Council will further consider the matter at the
formal meeting.
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FUNDING FOR AIRPORT PARKING Mgr. Zehr present.
The Mayor ca a attention to Zehr's memo regarding the problem. A majority 1301-1493
agreed not to provide extra funding for the Airport project because of money
Previously allowed at budget time, and the city's financial situation and
i reduction in other budgets.
HICKORY HILL SHELTER i
If i Ber in a vise tat the grant had not beer, approved The first phase had been
funded by revenue sharing. A majority agreed with the City Manager's statement
that -the Parks and Recreation Commission reallocate current money.
MERCER PARK CONCESSION.. BUILDING
Materia s and cost were iscussed. The item on agenda will be postponed until
the staff can report on the costs and negotiations with the Jaycees. Berlin
I advised that Davis -Bacon wages would be paid.
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agency, and requested Mayor contact legislators. Berlin suggested contacting
the Iowa Dept. of Transportation first.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
JULY 10, 1980
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: July 10, 1980, at 3:00 P.M. at the Highlander.
Mayor John Balmer presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera, Erdahl, Roberts, Perret
Lynch. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Heiliuy. r-aciiitators:
Clayton Ringgenberg, Tim Shields. One member of the Press present.
City Manager Berlin called attention to his memo of July 7th, 1980, regarding
this goal -setting session. Staff will ascertain direction from the
discussion for preparation of the budget.
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Financial Status, a revised sheet was presented. The understanding previously
was that the 2. parking fines would be put into parking revenues until 1981,
but with the Mall construction schedule, it could be '83 before this revenue
can go back into the general fund. There will be a shortfall in the general
,j fund this next fiscal year. Expected revenues from Road Use Tax have
ij declined twice this year. There will be the usual 18 month lag on taxes
regarding new Mall. Erdahl requested information regarding the debt service
prior to '79. Berlin noted that revenues were estimated conservatively,
expenditures are conservative, and the variables are great. Proposed FY82 budget
will be balanced at current service levels, some alternatives will be presented.
The property for the new sewer plant has been appraised. Raise in rates was
discussed. All agreed on raise in rates to accomplish the purchase of the
property. Local option tax, wage tax, were discussed later in the meeting.
Budget Process Berlin stated that he still had one place to fill on Management Adv-
isory Panel .Some areas of concern are: management salaries, the budget
process, how the City projects revenues, cost of operations, better ways of
management, computer equipment, equipment maintenance, the hearing process,
employee input. Neuhauser suggested a change in the hearing process.
Collective Bargaining -Staff is recommending a meeting with the consultant to
discuss philosophical framework to follow and specific procedure to accomplish.
- This meeting should take place in early fall, Hellinq will be scheduling a
date when all Councilmembers can be present. Items for discussion will
include publicizing of city's posture re finances, legislative mandates and
changes, and what levels of service will be acceptable to the community
and what this means in taxes.
Comments- The direction has been given to 'tighten belts'. Council commented
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that t fiscal policy and the bond rating had been maintained. They dis-
cussed morale of employees; incentives; yearly awards; visits by individual
Councilmembers to departments, if needed; 'tours of new areas; space needs.
Basic Services Councilmembers agreed that the previous decisions on basic
services es was still good. Neuhauser defined 'basic services', as "A service
that no one can provide as well as the City can, and the citizens demand it."
Alternate wasy of delivery or financing of Fire, Garbage, Parks were dis-
cussed. Water and sewer are revenue generators. Berlin commented that
the City was below standards set for departments, but in this University
community, the City had a high level of service requested. Council discussed
how to determine a level of service. Council will be able to see the effects
of the budget cuts from this year.
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Goals Several goals and suggestions were made. Not in priority listing,
Council discussed: Maintaining present level of services; completion of
Urban Renewal Blocks 64 E 82; space needs; Library property use; U, Smash
Em; bus station; energy conservation program; implementation of Transit
Plan, securing funding for bus barn; property taxes; staff to focus on
a rehab program for housing along Ralston Creek bank, when creek problems
are controlled. Goals and priority will be finalized later.
Meeting adjourned, 7:00 p.M.
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