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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-07-01 Council minutesMw INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 16, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: June 16, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Lynch, Vevera, Erdahl (1:35 PM) Perret (1:40 PM). Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 80-16, Side 1, 1385 -End, & Side 2, 1-1398. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy, Schmeiser present 1385-1a7n Vacating of allev for Hv-Vee-Appraisal for land lying to the west will be available by end of June. Amendment to Ord. -Yard Regulations Has been amended as Council directed. There were no questions. Resubd.of Braverman Center Parts 1 & 2 Boothroy presented 2 letters of in- formation from Gannon re storm water etention requirement and Boyrum St. paving width. Councilman Erdahl present, 1:35 PM. City Manager Berlin explained that some of the property owners were not favor- able to sign off needed for Taylor/Broadway project, and that project was not a part of this plan. The question was, should the paving be 36' or 451.on Boyrum. Councilman Perret arrived, 1:40 PM. Future development should control need. Boothroy drew a map of the areas affected. The traffic engineer had said that 36' would work for now. The right-of-way would not change. The general consensus of Council was for 36' paving with no parking lane. Amendment to Housing Code re rooming houses. Kucharzak present. T ese amen ments wou make the Housing Code be consistent with the Zoning Ord. Several applications have been postponed for a year. Kucharzak & Schmeiser will present a comparison of the changes contemplated. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 1470 -End 1. City Mgr. Berlin advised that re the Capital Improvements Plan, the Melrose Ave. Project would be constructed in Spring of FY'81 not FY'82 (Byington- Grand Ave. Improvements.) In March Council received a detailed memo from Plastino regarding the construction schedule. Due to number of projects and workload in Public Works, to move construction up, it would probably have to be contracted out. Different opinions regarding the direction to staff were discussed. The Melrose Task Force has requested considerable information from Public Works. Kucharzak requested that he and Brachtel meet with the Task Force and then bring recommendations to Council. Berlin will schedule discussion on this matter for June 30th informal meeting. 2. Berlin noted that Norman Bailey was present. There were no questions re- garding his letter. Council consensus was to add the possibility of using industrial revenue bonds for rebidding the Block 82-1b. Staff to present a time schedule for the rebid. 3. Asst. Atty. Scholten called attention to the amendment to the Res. of Necessity for BDI Second Addn. Impr. Project, on Page 3, stating that all issues have been resolved. The bond counsel has said that this procedure is not unusual. 4. Balmer called attention to the Housing Comm, minutes of June 4, 1980. Kucharzak explained that they are not training firefighters for housing inspection, as they are awaiting the outcome of the Housing Task Force study on the new Housing Code. Bailey reported on difficulties the committee is having. i. Berlin advised that he needed one person for the Task Force to study the budget process. I4ICROEILMED BY JORM MICR(�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M01NES Page 2 ^. Informal 'Council 6. Council discussed the Res. Approving the Capital Improvements Prooramne 16, 1980 asking that it be made clear that aooroval of the program now did not `— mean that it could not be changed later, inclusion of some of the projects. Later inuthe lmeeting Berlignreed that the corrected CIP had not been submitted to Council, so the item was deleted from the 6/17 agenda. Helling suggested that the goal -setting session be 7. Balmer noted chis uapproval lofwactionttakena daybyhHellingyregardingwen everone can bethe eLincoln School tornado siren. All other Councilmembers agreed. 8. Neuhauser reported on bills passed at the recent legislative session in- cluding the Soil Conservation Bill, the Ambulance Tax, Historical Preserva- tion Dist., Wine, Young Farmers Loan Program. to the legislators. Concerns should be reported 9• Council discussed the adoption of the Resolution on the police contract as mandated by State law to adopt binding arbitration. Berlin thought that 1_137 it was valuable to make Council's position clear. Side 2 10. Berlin explained Latina's rights to the farm land, he was committed finan- cially. (Hieronymus/South Branch Detention Dam) 11. A majority of Councilmembers were opposed to Park & Rec. Commission's sugges- tion for a bus to West Overlook at Coralville Dam. 12. Councilmembers agreed on appointment of Margaret Clover to the Senior Center Comm. and a majority agreed on appointment of Loren Horton to the Planning & Zoning Comm. EVALUATION OF CITY MANAGER NC, y Manager Ber n an Asst. City Manager Helling left the room for the first 137-562 hevaluation. Lynch euhauserthoughtthere wasaweaknesseinwthe personneldfunction, buta aenjoyed (Berlin's) his openness & said he was a true professional. Balmer stated that he had an businesstcommunityrelHei9sssomeonewith theyBerlin canataikdtohe Erdahissaid Schoothat lsand had an excellent relationship with Councilmembers also, that administrative efficiency was his big plus. Erdahl noted his concerns regarding the budget Process, as did Perret. Roberts thought he was doing a tremendous job, including the affirmative action program. Vevera, who has worked under four other city managers, stated that Berlin was the best one so far, & also had concerns re- garding the budgetp to 10, was extremelrocess. Lynch thought Berlin was an '11' on a scale of 1 y impressive, got incredible amounts of work accomplished, in a difficult town to be a city manager in. Erdahl stated that Berlin did not usurp the Council's authority. Berlin and Helling then returned and Mayor Balmer related the above statements to them. Berlin agreed that the new budget process tried did not work, and a different procedure is being worked out affirmative action polici. Collective bargaining and es will be reviewed with Council in the near future. Vacancies in departments were noted. G. 0. BOND ISSUE -1980 Vitosh present Berlin called attention to the schedule and figures in the memo sent out in the 180-800 packet. There were no questions, COUNCIL BUSINESS 1• Neuhauser called attention to a step from the Parking Ramp that doesn't 800-910 meet the sidewalk proper' ill 2. Roberts questioned if the lights finwthe Rampkwould be burning 24 hrs a day. Berlin stated that there would be a clock control. 3. Perret called attention to children playing in the fountain, and asked what liability coverage provided by the City, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR(�LAB CEDRR 111I1S • DES MOINES Page 3 Informal Council June 16, 1980 METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Mayor Mi a Kattc ee and COUnd man Bob Dvorsky were present to discuss several ° issues. Councilmembers had a short discussion re human services planning prior to the meeting with Coralville representatives, also discussion on 562-780 staff hiring process. The articles of agreement are being drafted. Kattchee 910-1398 noted that their Council is in general agreement with the direction being taken at this time, but some feel that the large -town Policy makers will have control. Iowa City Council pointed out that this is the most economical way to do planning needed. Make-up of the Board was discussed, Coralville Council will be discuss- ing this at their next meeting. Council's discussed whether the multi -county assessment should be based on population or paid for by the County. rattchee stated that they had no Human Services Planning, and had no intention to getting into planning, as they participate in assisting the Human Services agencies. Balmer questioned if the Coralville Council would favor addition of a hotel -motel tax referendum on the ballot this fall. Kattchee advised that the motel folks were actively trying to prevent the consideration of the tax. Neuhauser pointed out thatsome funds are used to promote tourism. Kattchee advised that they would discuss this question in July, and would have definite word for Iowa City by the end of July. Berlin answered the questions regarding solid waste disposal and called attention to future plans of University for converting solid waste into power. Kattchee noted several areas where the cities cooperate in providing services to their citizens. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Ua meT r presiding, 4:50 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Tape-recorded on Reel H18, Side 2, 1550-2079. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts to adjourn to executive session under Sec. 28A.5.1(c) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the Position of the governmental body in that litigation and under 28A.5.1(j) to discuss purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. Roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. Staff present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Scholten, Ryan, Seydel. Council discussed the Police Collective Bargaining. Councilman Lynch left the imeeting, 5:15 PM, as he had a conflict of interest in the next issue discussed, which was purchase of property/public housing. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts to adjourn, 5:20 PM. Motion carried 6/0, Lynch absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIRES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 6/17/80 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is Iowa City Council, P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, None. reg. mtg., 6/17/80, 7:30 Mayor Balmer presiding. Balmer, Erdahl (7:50), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Mayor Balmer added consideration of a liquor license for the Bread Line to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 6/3/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Board and Commissions: Design Review Comm. -5/22/80; Planning & Zoning Comm. - 5/1/80 and 6/5/80; Committee on Community Needs -6/4/80; Riverfront Comm. -6/4/80; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -5/13/80; Resources Conservation Comm. -5/20/80; Human Rights Comm. -5/16/80; Housing Comm. -5/16/80 and 6/4/80; Parks &* Rec.-5/14/80; Bd. of Library Trustees -5/22/80 and 6/5/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 61: RES. 80- 205, p. 339, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-206, p. 340, DANCING PERMIT FOR IOWA CITY AERIE #695 EAGLES, 225 Hw. 1 SW, Box 507. RES. 80-207, p. 341, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR POST #17 dba AMERICAN LEGION, 3016 American Legion Rd. RES. 80-208, p. 342, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-209, p. 343, SUNDAY SALES FOR WALGREEN'S, 1646 Sycamore. RES. 80-210, p. 344, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-211, P. 345, DANCING PERMIT FOR GABE 'N' WALKERS, 330 E. Washington. RES. 80-212, p. 346, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-213, p. 347, SUNDAY SALES FOR THE MILL RESTAURANT, 120 E. Burlington. RES. 80-214, p. 348, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR DAVE'S FOXHEAD TAVERN, 402 E. Market. RES. 80-215, p. 349, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR COPPER DOLLAR AND THE LOFT, 211 Iowa Avenue. RES. 80-216, p. 350, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BREAD LINE, 325 E. Washington St. RES. 80-217 p. 351, APPROVING CLASS B LIQUOR received, or approved and/or adopted as I4ICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAIE CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES LICENSE AND RES. 80-218, p. 352, SUNDAY SALES FOR Howard Johnson's Restaurant & Motor Lodge, North Dodge Street. RES. 80-219, p. 353, APPROVING REFUNDING A PORTION OF A BEER PERMIT. RES. 80-220, p. 354, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 80-221, p. 355, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE TO Sycamore Eating & Drinking Co., Mall Shopping Center. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $2,200,835.25 for the period of 4/1/80 through 4/30/80, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. RES. 80-222, Bk. 61, p. 356, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 7/1/80 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LOWER CITY PARK BIKE TRAIL-FY81. Correspondence referred to the City Mgr. for reply: Wm. L. Meardon, attorney for a client who was charged with making an improper left turn. E. Norman Bailey, requesting rescission of an urban renewal contract between the City and North Bay Construction, Inc., for the development of Parcel 82-1b. Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Cindy Parsons, for use of Blackhawk Minipark to distribute information on the ERA and to encourage registration of voters on 7/3, approved. Iowa City Jaycees, to locate a carnival on the Penney's Municipal Parking Lot 6/8 through 6/15, approved. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Station KXIC, to park a car on the Plaza on 6/11 through 6/14 as a promotion for the Amana Golf Tournament, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. A public hearing was held to consider vacating an alley running east and west in Block 2 of Cook, Sargent, Downey's Addition (west of Gilbert Street and south of Kirkwood for Hy -Vee Stores). Public hearing was continued from June 3, to consider an amendment to Section 8.10.23C3(b) of the Code of ,Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa (established yard regulations). Moved by Neuhauser, 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 finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote Id ICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES WINES be waived, and that the ORDINANCE 80-2997, Bk. 17, pp. 31-32, AMENDING SECTION 8.10.23C3(b) of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa (established yard regulations), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission to approve the preliminary and final plat of the resubdivision of Braverman Center Part 1 and 2, noted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to set j a public hearing for 7/15/80 to consider amending Sections 8.10.3A.8, .47 and 8.10.8.1E, and adding Sections 8.10.3A.64C and 8.10.8.4 to Appendix A of { the Code of Ordinances (i.e., providing a definition of rooming house and regulating its permitted use). Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Jim Hall, Chairperson of the Ralston Creek Committee, appeared and thanked Council and { everyone involved for their support { pport in trying to correct the Ralston Creek problem. Mayor Balmer thanked Mr. Hall for' his contribution. Richard Blum, President of the Iowa City Aviation Assn., appeared re the need for funding for additional traffic control officers for their July 4th fireworks at the Airport. Council agreed to fund for necessary Police assistance for this year only, requesting that the Jaycees plan for this expenditure in future budgets. Councilmember Erdahl arrived, 7:50 P.M. John Suchomel, 330 N. Lucas, appeared re the carnival. A public hearing was held on amending the fiscal year 1980 budget ending June 30, 1980. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-223, Bk. 61, pp. 357-359, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1980 BUDGET ENDING JUNE 30, 1980. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate for the FY81 Asphalt Resurfacing Project. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80- 224, Bk. 61, pp. 360-361, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE FOR THE FY81 ASPHALTIC RESURFACING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 7/8/80 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED OY JORM MICR(�LAB CEOAR 1A1I05 1OE1 MOINES Mayor Balmer announced the following vacancies on Boards and Commissions: one vacancy for ar unexpired term ending 12/31/82 on Bd. of Appeals; one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 4/15/83 on Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to confirm the recommendations of Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors for appointments to Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. of Margaret McElroy and Royal Benjamin. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to appoint Margaret Clover, 3042 Muscatine Avenue, to the Senior Center Commission for an unexpired term ending 12/31/81. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Loren Horton, 515 E. Jefferson, to the Planning and Zoning Commission for an unexpired term ending 5/1/82. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the Council formally convey to the Jaycees their decision not to have the carnival in the downtown area next year, not to close streets for such events, erdtancourege—tfie—lohnson--Bounty—Wr- Motion carried unanimously, 7/O,, a11; Councilmembers present. Councilmembers and staff expressed concern re City projects (Highway 1/Riverside and Benton/Riverside intersections) that would be affected if FWY 518 construction were delayed until 1986. Perret questioned the schedule for improvements to the Byington/Grand intersection. The project will be discussed further at the informal Council meeting of the 30th. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-225, Bk. 61, pp. 362-363, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE MUTUAL RESCISSION OF AN URBAN RENEWAL CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NORTH BAY CONSTRUCTION, INC. (URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 82-1b). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-226, Bk. 61, pp. 364-369, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH BRUCE R. AND FLORENCE E. GLASGOW OF IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR CITY PAYMENT OF FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF THE COST OF THE ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH DODGE STREET COURT SEWER. Resolution adopted, 6/1, Perret voting "no". MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-227, Bk. 61, p. 370, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS - CURB RAMP AND SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM (HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD) TO WOLF CONSTRUCTION, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-228, Bk. 61, pp. 371-376, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AGREEMENTS WHEREBY THE CITY WILL ACQUIRE CERTAIN FARM TENANCY RIGHTS (HIERONYMUS PROPERTY) HELD BY RAY LACINA IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTH BRANCH RALSTON CREEK STORMWATER DETENTION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0/1, Lynch abstaining. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-229, 8k. 61, pp. 377-401, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL GRANT CONTRACT, PROJECT NO. IA -03-0032. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-230, Bk. 61, pp. 4027412, AMENDING THE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE 1979 BDI SECOND ADDITION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND APPROVING AMENDED PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer announced the change in title of item '19 on the agenda and the consideration of an amended resolution. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-231, Bk. 61, pp. 413- 414, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, INC. (BDI), PROVIDING FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT TO BDI OF ANY EXCESS FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE CITY FROM THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY FOR THE 1979 BDI SECOND ADDITION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to defer a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a lease with Johnson County Agricultural Association for rental of storage space for equipment at the Johnson County Fairgrounds, for additional information. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to defer until the next meeting a resolution approving Capital Improvements Program for the City of Iowa 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES City, Iowa, for the fiscal years 1981 through 1985. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-232, Bk. 61, p. 415, ENGAGING MCGLADREY-HENDRICKSON & CO. AS AUDITOR FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 31, 1980. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-233, Bk. 61, pp. 416-418, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-234, Bk. 61, pp. 419-433, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY POLICE PATROLMEN'S ASSOCIATION, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1980 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1981, Resolution adopted, 6/1, Vevera voting "no". Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting 8:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. For a more detailed and complete description ?fl?unci Activities and Disbursements, see Office f i C1 nance 'Department. HN . BALMER, MAYOR A IE STOZF,CITCL OSubmitted on 6/27/80. i I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JUNE 17, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 6/17/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:50), Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jones, Farmer, Meisel, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-12, Side 2, 1375-2240. Mayor Balmer added consideration of a liquor license for the Bread Line to the Consent Calendar. 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., 6/3/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Board and Commissions: Design Review Comm. -5/22/80; Planning & Zoning Comm. -5/1/80 and 6/5/80; Committee on Community Needs - 6/4/80; Riverfront Comm. -6/4/80; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. - 5/13/80; Resources Conservation Comm. -5/20/80; Human Rights Comm. - 5/16/80; Housing Comm. -5/16/80 and 6/4/80; Parks & Rec.-5/14/80; Bd. of Library Trustees -5/22/80 and 6/5/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 61: RES. 80-205, p. 339, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-206, p. 340, DANCING PERMIT FOR IOWA CITY AERIE #695 OF THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES, 225 Hw. 1 SW, Box 507. RES. 80-207, p. 341, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ROY L. CHOPEK POST 017 dba AMERICAN LEGION, 3016 American Legion Rd. RES. 80-208, p. 342, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-209, p. 343, SUNDAY SALES FOR WALGREEN CO. dba WALGREEN'S, 1646 Sycamore. RES. 80-210, p. 344, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-211, p. 345, DANCING PERMIT FOR EECH, INC. dba GABE 'N' WALKERS, 330 E. Washington. RES.- 80-212, p. 346, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-213, p. 347, SUNDAY SALES FOR KEITH W. DEMPSTER dba THE MILL RESTAURANT, 120 E. Burlington. RES. 80-214, p. 348, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR DAVID L. ALBERHASKY dba DAVE'S FOXHEAD TAVERN, 402 E. Market. RES. 80-215, p. 349, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR COPPER DOLLAR OF IOWA CITY, INC. dba COPPER DOLLAR AND THE LOFT, 211 Iowa Avenue. RES. 80-216, p. 350, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BREADBASKET CORP. dba BREAD LINE, 325 E. Washington St. RES. 80-217 p. 351, APPROVING CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-218, p. 352, SUNDAY SALES FOR HOWARD JOHNSON COMPANY AND MCLEAN ENTERPRISES, INC. dba Howard Johnson's Restaurant & Motor Lodge, North Dodge Street. RES. 80-219, p. 353, APPROVING REFUNDING A PORTION OF A BEER PERMIT. RES. 80-220, p. 354, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 80-221, p. 355, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE TO LAWRENCE A. MCNERTNEY dba Sycamore Eating & Drinking Co., Mall Shopping Center. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $2,200,835.25 for the period of 4/1/80 through 4/30/80, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR( LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES h101NES Council Activities June 17, 1980 Page 2 RES. 80-222, Bk. 61, P. 356, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 7/1/80 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LOWER CITY PARK BIKE TRAIL-FY81. Correspondence referred to the City Mgr. for reply: Wm. L. Meardon, attorney for a client who was charged with making an improper left turn from Benton Street to Clinton Street. E. Norman Bailey, requesting rescission of an urban renewal contract between the City and North Bay Construction, Inc., for the development of Parcel 82-1b. Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Cindy Parsons, for use of Blackhawk Minipark to distribute information on the ERA and to encourage registration of voters on 7/3, approved. Iowa City Jaycees, to locate a carnival on the Penney's Municipal Parking Lot 6/8 through 6/15, approved. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Station KKIC, to park a car filled with golf balls on the Plaza on 6/11 through 6/14 as a promotion for the Amana Golf Tournament, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. A public hearing was held to consider vacating an alley running east and west in Block 2 of Cook, Sargent, Downey's Addition (west of Gilbert Street and south of Kirkwood for Hy -Vee Stores). No one appeared. Public was continued from funconsider amendment Section81023C3(bothe Code Ordinances oIowa Ci,Iowa (established yard regulations). No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, 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 finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and that the ORDINANCE 80-2997, Bk. 17, pp. 31-32, AMENDING SECTION 8.10.23C3(b) of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa (established yard regulations), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission to approve the preliminary and final plat of the resubdivision of Braverman Center Part 1 and 2, noted. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to set a public hearing for 7/15/80 to consider amending Sections 8.10.3A.8, .47 and 8.10.8.1E, and adding Sections 8.10.3A.64C and 8.10.8.4 to Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances (i.e., providing a definition of rooming house and regulating its permitted use). Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Jim Hall, Chairperson of the Ralston Creek Committee, appeared and thanked Council and everyone involved for their support in trying to correct the Ralston Creek problem. Mayor Balmer thanked Mr. Hall for his h11CROFILRED BY JORM MICRf�LAe CEDAR RAPIDS , DES MOINES Council ActivitieE June 17, 1980 Page 3 contribution. Richard Blum, President of the Iowa City Aviation Assn., appeared re the need for funding for additional traffic control officers for their July 4th fireworks at the Airport. Council agreed to fund for necessary police assistance for this year only, requesting that the Jaycees plan for this expenditure in future budgets. Councilmember Erdahl arrived, 7:50 P.M. John Suchomel, 330h N. Lucas, appeared re the carnival. A public hearing was held on amending the fiscal year 1980 budget ending June 30, 1980. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-223, Bk. 61, pp. 357-359, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1980 BUDGET ENDING JUNE 30, 1980. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate for the FY81 Asphalt Resurfacing Project. No one appeared. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-224, Bk. 61, pp. 360-361, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE FOR THE FY81 ASPHALTIC RESURFACING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 7/8/80 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer announced the following vacancies on Boards and Commissions: one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/31/82 on Bd. of Appeals; one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 4/15/83 on Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. These appointments will be made at the 7/29/80 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to confirm the recommendations of Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors for appointments to Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. of Margaret McElroy, P. 0. Box 333, Hills, and Royal Benjamin, 720 -8th Ave.,•Coralville. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to appoint Margaret Clover, 3042 Muscatine Avenue, to the Senior Center Commission for an unexpired term ending 12/31/81. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Loren Horton, 515 E. Jefferson, to the Planning and Zoning Commission for an unexpired term ending 5/1/82. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the Council formally convey to the Jaycees their decision not to have the carnival in the downtown area next year, not to close streets for such events, a ohnson Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer stated that the Council would work with the Jaycees to seek an alternate site. Mayor Balmer informed the Council that he had called I0OT re the timetable for FWY 518 and was told that land acquisition would be started this year but the starting date for construction would be 1986. Councilmembers expressed concern re City projects (Highway 1/Riverside and Benton/Riverside intersections) that would be affected if construction were delayed until 1986. City Atty. Hayek pointed out that the agreement with West Side Co, had a five year limit. Perret questioned the schedule for improvements to the Byington/Grand intersection and requested hiring an Engineer to provide staff 141CROFINEO BY JORM MICR�LA3 CIIAI 110111 • DES 1401IIES Council Activities June 17, 1980 Page 4 assistance on the project. The project will be discussed further at the informal Council meeting of the 30th. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-225, Bk. 61, pp. 362-363, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE MUTUAL RESCISSION OF AN URBAN RENEWAL CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NORTH BAY CONSTRUCTION, INC. (URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 82-1b). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-226, Bk. 61, pp. 364-369, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH BRUCE R. AND FLORENCE E. GLASGOW OF IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR CITY PAYMENT OF FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF THE COST OF THE ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH DODGE STREET COURT SEWER. Resolution adopted, 6/1, Perret voting "no". Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-227, Bk. 61, p. 370, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS - CURB RAMP AND SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM (HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD) TO WOLF CONSTRUCTION, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. I Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-228, Bk. 61, pp. 371-376, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AGREEMENTS WHEREBY THE CITY WILL ACQUIRE CERTAIN FARM TENANCY RIGHTS (HIERONYMUS PROPERTY) HELD BY RAY LACINA IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTH BRANCH RALSTON CREEK STORMWATER DETENTION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0/1, Lynch abstaining. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-229, Bk. 61, pp. i 377-401, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL GRANT CONTRACT, PROJECT NO. IA -03-0032. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-230, Bk. 61, pp. 402-412, AMENDING THE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE 1979 BDI SECOND ADDITION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND APPROVING AMENDED PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer announced the change in title of item 19 on the agenda and the consideration of an amended resolution. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-231, Bk. 61, pp. 413-414, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, INC. (BDI), PROVIDING FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT TO BDI OF ANY EXCESS FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE CITY FROM THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY FOR THE 1979 BDI SECOND ADDITION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to defer a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a lease with Johnson County Agricultural Association for rental of storage space for equipment at the Johnson County Fairgrounds, for additional information. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. MICROFILMED BY RLAS JORM MIC � CEUM RANDS • DES h1O1RES Council Activities June 17, 1980 Page 5 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to defer until the next meeting a resolution approving Capital Improvements Program for the City of Iowa City, Iowa, for the fiscal years 1981 through 1985. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-232, Bk. 61, p. j 415, ENGAGING MCG LADREY-HENDRICKSON & CO. AS AUDITOR FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 31, 1980. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. i Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-233, Bk. 61, pp, 416-418, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Senior Center Coordinator I` Meisel present for discussion. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-234, Bk. 61, pp, 419-433, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY POLICE PATROLMEN'S ASSOCIATION, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1980 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1981. Individual Councilmembers expressed concerns regarding the agreement. Resolution adopted, 6/1, Vevera voting "no". Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting 8:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. I JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR ABBIE ST-01-FUT.-CITY CLERK I N MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 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, Helling, 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 recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted, as amended: Approval Actios, to correction ofaOff„e omm ndednby rthe City iClerk, as 1 coBrOrected in previous paragraph. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: United Action For Youth -4/16/80 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. Dubuuqe. 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. MICROFIL71EDORM MCEDAR RAPIDS Council Activities July 1, 1980 Page 2 1979. RES. 80-244, Bk. 62, PP. 449-450, ACCEPTING THE CURB RAMP PROGRAM - Correspondence: Memo from the Traffic Engr. re the alley north of the 900 block of East Market Street, noted. i Application for City Plaza Use Permit: University of Iowa Theatres to distribute flyers during the lunch hour every day through 7/10/80, approved. j Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. iMoved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to set a public hearing for 7/15/80 to vacate Pickard Street right-of-way between Friendly and Highland i 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 FINALBRAPLAT OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF all Co MAN 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 ously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll icall on c vote n first arried mvote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate for the Lower k Neuhauser, seconded by Perret toiadoptiRESY880-247 o e appeared. Moved by APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE FOR THE4-455LOWER CITY PARK BIKE TRAIL-FY81 AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 7/22/80 at 10:00 A.M. Resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch. Nays: Vevera. Councilmember Roberts noted that the construction on the H was throwing so much traffic onto Kirkwood that people living on ilbeBrtpass Ct. could not get out, 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 sleeping rooms with heating units be scheduled for informal discussion and clarification oP the ordinance. City MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i Council Activities July 1, 1980 Page 3 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 ofsolid 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 in Executive Ssion had been me pulic. Ciystresseddthe importance of keeping Executive Session dis us i nttorney confidenHayek tial 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 (INCLUSIVE OF ALTERNATE 1 PLUS ALTERNATE 2 ISTREET BRIDGE DECK REPLACEMENT TEMS) TO OLIPHAN CONSTRUCTION OF TODDVILLE, IOWq, q T ENGINEERING AND all Councilmembers ffirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, present. Roberts called attention to the money saved as a result of the rebid. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by , Bk. 62, Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-250 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. call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll 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 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities July 1, 1980 Page 4 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 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 ca11 vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Minority business participation of 9% was noted. 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, Ii 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. 80-257a, 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- LEAGUE. RES. 80-267, PROGRAM OF96-499JOHNSONIOWA COUNTYTEXTENS ONBABET 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. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities July 1, 1980 Page 5 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. -� O`0 N R. BALMER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLER MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I 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, Others Presentpfor)certainmdiscussions, as notedbers Present: . Stolfus, Helling. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel 780-16, Side 2, 1396 -End. 10 minutes on end of Ex. S, Tape N18, and Reel N80-17, Side 1, 1 to 1850. MELROSE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS Boothroy, Schmeiser present Boothro distributedlindthetention to his acket Friday. emo Council discussed Farmer'stproposed 1396 -End � P Y Eng r, Farmer 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 I not relieve the staff of working on the project. commented on P&Z concerns, noting P&Z Commissioner Kammermeyer that this was their Nl priority for street projects, and they have requestede Melrose on the North could be input on several alternatives. Several members of the Melrose Committee were present and made observations. four lanes. e widened from South Grand to Woolf to provide 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. FIRST AND ROCHESTER SUBDIVISION Boothroy, Schmeiser, Dev. Glasgow present, Side 1 Boothrac ca a attention to the material provided b 1-134 6/27 packet. Council denied the subd. as did P&Z. Concernswincsent lude�the future extension of First Avenue, and the sewer capacity. Neuhauser the sug- gested use of septic tanks with large lots, as there are others in that area. 34 370 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 thenewaproposal. Heowillwneedeer rth theapprovalifromgJohnsonnalto P&Z with County Health Dept, ACT -AGREEMENT FOR SIDEWALKS ON DUBU UE ROAD At Jansen present for ACT. Counci had no problems with the agreement. 370-379 VILLAGE GREEN 10 un Cocil ha no problems with extending the time limit for the final plat, GROUND TRANSPORTATION CENTER Chia t, Mose present. COUFIcI a ourne tote Council Chambers where Frank Sherkow from Iowa Dept. of Transportation gave a slide presentation regarding a Ground 319-1152 a Transportation Center for the Iowa City Urban Area. It included the i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council June 30, 1980 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 Move by Era 1, 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 #18, 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 TINE 1. Neuhauser requested that her motion regarding the Jaycees Carnival be amended by deletion of the portion regarding the Johnson County 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 Kllcharzak'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. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1152-1555 Exec. #18 80-17 Side 1, 1515-1850 i