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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.
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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,
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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.
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MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 6/17/80
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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
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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
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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.
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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".
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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
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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
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OSubmitted on 6/27/80.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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 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
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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 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.
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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.
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ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLER
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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.
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