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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-06-03 Council minutesINFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MAY 12, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Ma 12, 1990: 1:In P.m. in rhe fnnfornnce Poo.^ �t the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Lynch (1:40 PM), Perret (1:42 PM). Absent: Vevera. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel H80-13, Side 2, 2100 -End. Reel #80-14, Side 1, 1-2335. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMM. Boothroy present. 2100-2400 LSNRD-WhitingCo. & Prel. & Final BDI, Second Addn. City Manager Berlin advised that deficiencies ad been resolved except for provision of storm water detention, and he recommended adoption of the resol- utions subject to compliance with an approved stormwater management plan. Ralston Creek Village Apts. Boothroy reviewed past history of application. Abrams will give the City six months notice before requesting a building permit, and starting of new sewer by the City. Public Works will prepare the plans now. Iowa Natural Resources suggested that the City had jurisdiction over the land use. The sewer was relocated, this was the cheaper resolution of the problem. AGENDA -COUNCIL BUSINESS 2400-2740 1. There were no objections to the summer schedule as presented by Helling. 2. Neuhauser reported on the progress of the Swimming Pool Committee, and a written report will be in Friday's packet. A task -force with one member from each jurisdiction is being suggested. The monetary contribution from Iowa City for preliminary funding is $2,500. A financial structure is being discussed, possibly a county bond issue. Pat Hayek would like to be present when the report is discussed. 3. Neuhauser suggested that the procedure and problems brought to Council's attention by Mr. Chadek regarding payment to contractor be used as an example for the State Legislature and for the League of Municipalities. 4. Berlin advised that underground utilities in the downtown area will be discussed at next week's informal session at 2:00 P.M. 5. Fuhrmeisters were present to discuss the Newport Addition, which Council had discussed last week. If conditions are met regarding the easement for water, the item will be placed on the agenda, and the Fuhrmeisters will be notified. 6. City Clerk noted addition of a Class C Liquor license application for Munn's Saloon & Eatery to the Consent Calendar. ENERGY PROGRAM PROPOSAL FOR FY 81 Tinklenberg present. 2740 -End Tink en erg called attention to his report in the packet, explaining how Reel 80-14, a savings of 15% of energy is attainable. He recommended the proposal to Side 1, accomplish this as the one entitled, 'Budget Proposal'. Council discussed 1_300 working out an arrangement for combined services with the School District. Berlin commented that would not happen for a few years, and stated that because of the considerable investment in buildings, and the addition of 3 new City buildings, the City would have to deal with building maintenance in a more organized fashion. Phil Hotka, representative of Iowa -Illinois ex- plained their walk thru audit, they use no camera, and advised that Dept. Heads need a coordinator to guide them in the area of energy conservation. Berlin stated that the City could buy the thermography instrument to use on the City buildings audit and for use by the Fire Dept. Neuhauser suggested doing the heat audit when doing building inspection. Michael Singer, RCC Commissioner discussed Tinklenberg's benefit to the City because of his MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page. 2 Informal Council May 12, 1960 nv nnripnrn awl ('!1J7 t:7('1� r�I. ;..:, •i, w I i i appl'uve iirc Invgr•am for one year, R evaluate the results. Quarterly reports will be provided. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY Plastino, Wioto, Chiat present. 300-584 Plastino out ine progress in acquisition of Hieronymus property for the South Branch Detention Dam. The City's last offer was $250,00, and counter offer from Hieronymus was $325,000. By addinj the value of the dirt from the borrow area, $50,000 to the City's offer, this raises the amount to $300,000. Plastino recommended settlement at $325,000. The property owner does not want to sell Parcel 1-A, six acres. Plastino reported on the good bid received for the project. Roberts had several technical questions which he will finish discussion on with Plastino. Concensus was to proceed with the offer as recommended. BLOCK 4-H 6OTEL SITE URBAN RENEWAL PROJ Schmeiser, Chiat present. 584-1965 Others present.: Claves, Ames Engr.; Downer, Cilek, Benz for College Plaza Dev. Co. E Mike Getto V.P. of High Country Corp.; Oehler, Klaus for Plaza Towers Assoc. City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the memo in the packet, and the letters from Highlander and First Hospitality Corp. as distributed. He stated that Council would need to make a decision before the department store took its business elsewhere. Criteria in the proposals discussed included: amount of retail space for Armstrongs; formula for rental revenues, pages 5 & 6; project equity, pages 10 & 11; developer experience, page 12; revenues relating to bond security, revenue mix. Berlin stated that the financial analysis and process for carrying out the analysis had been reviewed with Consultant Zuchelli, and he agreed in the method of analysis Staff is using in assessing the revenue stream, and the value of that revenue stream to interest rate; also that the Staff has no reservations regarding High Country. Glaves commented that the hotel was the riskiest operation and the safest was Armstrong's department stare. Additional issues discussed were: pledging of other revenues; average hotel rate; weight given to structural design; interface between hotel/store and parking structure; pedestrian flow; placement of elevators; loading facilities; method of financing; cooperation with Design Review, Staff & Council; modif- ication of plans; energy efficiency; feasibility of scheduling for the project. Neuhauser suggested a revision to the Resolution to provide for reserving the option to retain the bid of the developer not designated. Staff will provide amended resolution. Mayor Balmer noted that the decision would be made at the Tuesday meeting on which proposal would be accepted. CARNIVAL SITE FOR JAYCEES 1965-2335 Frpersons were present representing the Jaycees. Berlin called attention to the letter previously presented requesting use of Iowa Avenue, and an alternative suggested later, the Penney's parking lot. The carnival will be on June 9th thru 14th. Balmer noted congestion now because of so much street construction. As the Penney lot is small, it was questioned whether or not that block of Linn St. could be closed. Other spaces discussed included the lot north of the jail, the fairgrounds, the National Guard Armory. Council decided that they could only offer the use. of the. Penne Parking Lot. Meeting adjourned, 5:15 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MINIITF$ nF n- cFlC,AL 1C7iv"ii5 OF COUNCIL - 5/I3/80 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year fors dia publication is -Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/13/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch (7:35), Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor Balmer proclaimed May 11-17, 1980 as Iowa Hospital Week; May 1980 American Business Women's Association Scholarship Month; and Wednesday, May 14, 1980 as Freedom Day. Mayor Balmer announced the addition of a Class C Liquor License to the Consent Calender. Councilmember Vevera noted a correction to the 4/29/80 minutes. City Clerk will add correction to next week's agenda. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and recommendation in the Consent Calender be received, or approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 4/29/80, subject to correction, as amended by the City Clerk. Planniing & Zoning Comm.inutes of -4/17/80;missions:ds and COm 4/17/80; Design OOd.-4/15/80/1 Airport a Comm: Comm.-4r's Youth /24/80; Employment Adjustment-4/28/80; Housing Appeals Bd.- 4/10/80 and 5/7/80. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 61: RES. 80-169, p. 244, APPROVING CLASS 8 BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-170, p. 245, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR SECURITIES BUILDING CORP. dba LONG JOHN SILVER'S, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd. RES. 80- 171, p. 246, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR J.S. MUMMEY, INC. dba MUMM'S SALOON & EATERY, 21'West Benton, icatio for use o Sreets and Public Glrounds ns Distributionf of tliterature and showing of a film on nuclear energy by Mobilization for Survival on May 7 and 8, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seco;;ded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-1721 Bk. 61, pp. 247-248, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON- RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF WHITING COMPANY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BDAE) JORM MIC R CEDAR RAPIDS . DES Council Activities Two Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to May 1 1980 adopt RES. 80-173, Bk. 61, pp. 249-251, APPROVING Page Two THE AMENDED PRELIMINARY PLAT AND FINAL PLAT OF BDI SECOND ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-174, Bk. 61, pp.252-253, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF RALSTON CREEK VILLAGE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Robert Long, representing the Iowa City Federation of Labor, appeared re content of Clara Olesen letter re Linda Eaton situation and urged Council to enact a Local Davis -Bacon Act. Hayek added that any information any City employee has that encourages improper conduct to any other City employee or re illegal activities of any employee be brought to his attention. Recommendation from the Design Review Committee that the brick and Portland concrete mortar as the exterior surface on the Old Capitol Center be approved, noted. Action of the Bd. of Adjustment which granted a special permit to Hawkeye Cablevision as an exception for the construction and maintenance of the cable TV tower at its present location, subject to the construction and maintenance of a chain link fence of at least eight feet in height, in conformity with the City's ordinances, to be completed within 45 days of the date of the filing of this decision with the City Clerk of the City of Iowa City. This special permit is granted for the site described in Exhibit A to the application for special exception dated 3/14/80, noted. A public hearing was held on the request by Hawkeye CableVision, Inc., for an extension of the 4/18/80 deadline for 25 percent availability of service. Robert Pepper, chrp. Broadband Telecommunications Commission, appeared and presented the background for the Commission's recommendation and action. Pepper stated that a majority of the Commissioners agreed that no action be taken now, but to wait and see when the first phase is actually finished, and the Commission will then report to Council. Bill Blough, General Manager of Hawkeye CableVision, appeared. A public hearing was held on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the Neighborhood Site Improvements - Sidewalk Repair Program (Northside and Hickory Hill Neighborhoods). John Suchomel, 330 N. Lucas, appeared and expressed appreciation for curb cuts MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR�'LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities May 13, 1980 in the rorthside. Moved b Perret seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-175, Bk. 61, pp. 254 - Page Three 255, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS -SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM (NORTHSIDE AND HICKORY HILL NEIGHBORHOODS) AND AUTHROIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 5/28/80 at 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate for the Sturgis Ferry Boat Ramp. Gary Sanders, 728 Oakland, appeared re funding of the project. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80- PLANS SPECIFICATIONS, FO M OF CONTRACT,AAPPROVING ND ESTIMATE FOR THE STURGIS FERRY BOAT RAMP AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 5/28/80 AT 11:00 A. M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. eld to consider the vacation public hearing College Street was hbetween Capitol and. Madison Streets. Randy Bezanson, representing the University, appeared. Moved by. Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to authorize settlement payment in the amount of $7,500.00, plus court costs in case of Strottman v. Cit of Iowa Cit . Motion carried, 5�tFi fol owing div s on of vote: Ayes: Perret, Roberts, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Vevera and Balmer. Absent: none. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES 80-177 Bk. DIRECING THE DELIVERY F hNSTRUCTIONpWWARRANTS TO TO IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT for work done on the 1979 801 Second Addition, in the amount of $3,081.65. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-178, BK. 61, p. 260, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE A.CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE HOUSE AT 1004 NORTH DODGE STREET; MORE PROPERLY DESCRIBED AS THE HOUSE LOCATED ON LOT 1 AND THE SOUTHWESTERLY ONE-HALF OF LOT 2 Me1rADDITION vHE CITY OF 1/CIalAffimatiivollloteunanimous, 70 l Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-179, Bk. 61, pp. 261-262, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH SHIVE-HATTERY AND ASSOCIATES OF IOWA CITY FOR RESIDENT PROJECT INSPECTION SERVICES, SURVEYING SERVICES, AND TESTING SERVICES ON THE SOUTH BRANCH DETENTION DAM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR4�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all May 13, 1980 Councilmembers present. Page Four Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-180, Bk. 61, pp. 263-264, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY AND CITY FOR SERVING CONGREGATE MEALS PROGRAM at the Recreation Center. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer requested that each Councilmember indicate a preference for developer of Parcel 64-1 in the Urban Renewal Project before voting on the Resolution, which should then receive a unanimous vote for the proposal receiving the majority vote. City Attorney Hayek stated that afterwards Council should then instruct the Clerk to amend the Resolution by inserting the name of the developer selected before voting an the Resolution. Councilmembers Balmer, Vevera, Roberts and Erdahl explained why they were voting for the College Plaza Development Company and High Country Corp. proposal, and Lynch, Perret and Neuhauser explained their vote for Plaza Towers Associates proposal. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, that College Plaza Development Co. and High Country Corp., a joint venture, be designated as the preferred developer of Parcel 64-1, Urban Renewal Project, and their name be inserted by the Clerk in the Resolution. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera to adopt RESOLUTION' NO. 80-181, Bk. 61, pp. 265-267, DESIGNATING PREFERRED DEVELOPER FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL NO. 64-1 IN DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY, (College Plaza Development Co. and High Country Corp., a joint venture). Mayor Balmer read the five conditions stated in the Resolution. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt the language of the amendment as proposed by City Mgr. Berlin and City Atty. Hayek, by addition of the following paragraph to the Resolution: Be It Further Resolved that the adoption of this Resolution does not constitute a rejection of the proposal submitted by the other bidder. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call vote on the motion to adopt RES. 80 -181, as amended, unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. John Benz, representing CPDC, thanked Council for their decision and Indicated that they will seek to resolve design issues and questions raised. City Manager Berlin stated that the Clerk would amend the two following bond issue resolutions by substituting the name of College MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities Plaza Development Co. and/or High Country Corp., May 13, 1980 where reference to the other bidder is made. Moved Page Five by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, o adoREGARDING amended RES. 80-182, Bk. 61, pp. THE ISSUANCE OF NOT-TO-EXCEED $5,000,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE INTERIM BONDS (College Plaza Development Company) AND NOT-TO-EXCEED $5,000,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (College Plaza Development Company) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt amended RES. 80-183, Bk. 61, pp. 274-279, REGARDING ISSUANCE OF NOT-TO-EXCEED $7,500,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE INTERIM (High Country Corporation) AND NOT-TO- EXCEED $7,500,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS (High Country Corporation) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn the meeting 8:50 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City _S erkD,�� BALMER, MAYOR s/MARIAN �KARRRR,,-DEEP`UUTY CITY CLERK Submitted on 5/23/80 7ljaua� �CL1� I4ICROM.MED 0Y JORM MICR6LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1401NE5 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES May 13, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/13/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lnch (7:35), Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: y none. Staffinembers present: Chiat, Schmadeke, Knight, Denison, Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-reco and Side 2, 1-688. rded on Tape 80-12, Side 1, 2337 -End Mayor Balmer proclaimed May 11-17, 1980 as Iowa Hospital Week; May 1980 American Business Women's Association Scholarship Month; and Wednesday, May 14, 1980 as Freedom Day. John Suchomel distributed Freedom Day buttons to members of the audience. Mayor Balmer announced the addition of a Class C Liquor License to the Consent Calender. Councilmember Vevera noted a correction to the 4/29/80 minutes re Resolution designating preferred developer for Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1 being deferred, as the minutes read 'moved and seconded by Vevera'. City Clerk will add correction to next week's agenda. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and recommendation in the Consent Calender be received, or approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 4/29/80, subject to correction, as amended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning & Zoning Comm. - 4/17/80; Design Review Committee -4/17/80; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd,- 4/15/80; Airport Comm. -4/24/80; Bd. of Adjustment -4/28/80; Housing Appeals Bd.-4/10/80 and 5/7/80. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 61: RES. 80-169, P. 244, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT ANDRES. 80-170, p, 245, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR SECURITIES BUILDING CORP. dba LONG JOHN SILVER'S, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd. RES. 80-171, P. 246, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR J.S. MUMMEY, INC. dba MUMM'S SALOON & EATERY, 21 West Benton. Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Distribution of literature and showing of a film on nuclear energy by Mobilization for Survival on May 7 and 8, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. ed seconded Pp. 247-248, A PROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGto E SCALE NOt RES. NRESIDENTIA72 Bk L DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF WHITING COMPANY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Berlin advised that the applicant would go thru the appeal process re storm water detention provision, Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-173, Bk. 61, PP. 249-251, APPROVING THE AMENDED PRELIMINARY PLAT AND FINAL PLAT OF BDI SECOND ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 111CROFILnED BY JORM MICR+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities May 13, 1980 Paae Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-174, Bk. 61, Pp.252-253, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF RALSTON CREEK VILLAGE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Robert Long, representing the Iowa City Federation of Labor, appeared re content of Clara Olesen letter re Linda Eaton situation and urged Council to enact a Local Davis -Bacon Act. Hayek added that any information any City employee has that encourages improper conduct to any other City employee or re illegal activities of any employee be brought to his attention. Recommendation from the Design Review Committee that the brick and Portland concrete mortar as the exterior surface on the Old Capitol Center be approved, noted. Action of the Bd. of Adjustment which granted a special permit to Hawkeye CableVision as an exception for the construction and maintenance of the cable TV tower at its present location, subject to the construction and maintenance of a chain link fence of at least eight feet in height, in conformity with the City's ordinances, to be completed within 45 days of the date of the filing of this decision with the City Clerk of the City of Iowa City. This special permit is granted for the site described in Exhibit A to the application for special exception dated 3/14/80, noted. for npublic extensihearing was held on the onofthe 4/18/80 deadline sory25apercentbavailabilitycof service. Robert Pepper, chrp. Broadband Telecommunications Commission, ippeared and presented the background for the Commission's recommendation and action. Pepper stated that a majority of the Commissioners agreed that finia'shed,� and taken the Commission but o will thenit and Sereport to first CouncijhasBi;j aBloughy f General Manager of Hawkeye CableVision, appeared. iA public hearing was held on the plans, specifications, ilii contract, and estimate of cost for the Neighborhood Site Improvform of ements- Sidewalk Repair Program (Northside and Hickory Hill Neighborhoods). John Suchomel, 330h N. Lucas, appeared and expressed appreciation for curb cuts in the northside. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-175, Bk. 61, pp. 254-255, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE FOR THE NEIGHBORHO00 SITE IMPROVEMENTS -SIDEWALK REPAIR PRDGRAM (NORTHSIDE AND HICKORY HILL NEIGHBORHOODS) AND AUTHROIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 5/28/80 at 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. contracts and A public hearing was held on the plans, specifications, form of estimate Sturgis Veverato Oakland, apparedre funding of theroject. M ved by Neuhauser,anders seconded2by SPECIFICATIONS FORMEOF CONTRACT, AND ESS. 80-176 Bk 61 TIMATE FOR THEWS URGISp. 256-257 V F RRYLBOAT RAMP AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 5/28/80 AT 11:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held to consider the vacation of College Street between Capitol and Madison Streets. Randy Bezanson, representing the University, appeared. Councilmember Vevera questioned if the City could use a Univ, parking lot to store dirt from sewer project construction. Staff will investigate. 171CROFILFIED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPID; • DES MOINES Cow cil Activities May 13, 1980 Page 3 Councilmember Roberts questioned whether the easements already provided for utilities are sufficient for cable television also. City Atty. Hayek will respond to the question next week. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to authorize settlement payment in the amount of $7,500.00, plus court costs in case of Strottman v. C t of Iowa City. Motion carried, 5/2, with the following divis o� n of vote: Ayes: Ferret, Roberts, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Vevera and Balmer. Absent: none. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-177, Bk. 61, pp. 258-259, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS TO SHIVE-HATTERY IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT for work done on the 1979 BDI Second Addition, in the amount of $3,081.65. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-178, BK. 61, P. 260, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE HOUSE AT .1004 NORTH DODGE STREET; MORE PROPERLY DESCRIBED AS THE HOUSE LOCATED ON LOT 1 AND THE SOUTHWESTERLY ONE-HALF OF LOT 2 DEWEY'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-179, Bk. 61, PP. 261-262, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH SHIVE-HATTERY AND ASSOCIATES OF IOWA CITY' FOR RESIDENT PROJECT INSPECTION SERVICES, SURVEYING SERVICES, AND TESTING SERVICES ON THE SOUTH BRANCH DETENTION DAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-180, Bk. 61, pp. 263-264, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY AND CITY FOR SERVING CONGREGATE MEALS PROGRAM at the Recreation Center. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer requested that each Councilmember indicate a preference for developer of Parcel 64-1 in the Urban Renewal Project before voting on the Resolution, which should then receive a unanimous vote for the proposal receiving the majority vote. City Attorney Hayek stated that afterwards Council should then instruct the Clerk to amend the Resolution by inserting the name of the developer selected before voting on the Resolution. Councilmembers Balmer, Vevera, Roberts and Erdahl explained why they were voting for the College Plaza Development Company and High Country Corp. proposal, and Lynch, Perret and Neuhauser explained their vote for Plaza Towers Associates proposal. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, that College Plaza Development Co. and High Country Corp., a joint venture, be designated as the preferred developer of Parcel 64-1, Urban Renewal Project, and their name be inserted by the Clerk in the Resolution. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 80-181, Bk. 61, pp. 265-267, DESIGNATING PREFERRED DEVELOPER FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL NO. 64-1 IN DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY, (College Plaza Development Co. and High Country Corp., a joint venture). Mayor Balmer read the five conditions stated in the Resolution. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt the language of the amendment as proposed by City Mgr. Berlin and City Atty. Hayek, by addition of the following paragraph to the Resolution: Be It Further MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities May 13, 1980 Page 4 Resolved that the adoption of this Resolution does not constitute a rejection of the proposal submitted by the other bidder. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call vote on the motion to adopt RES. 80 -181, as amended, unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. John Benz, representing CPDC, thanked Council for their decision and indicated that they will seek to resolve design issues and questions raised. City Manager Berlin stated that the Clerk would amend the two following bond issue resolutions by substituting the name of College Plaza Development Co. and/or High Country Corp., where reference to the other bidder is made. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt amended RES. 80-182, Bk. 61, pp. 268-273, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT -TO -EXCEED $5,000,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCPlazalPAL DeveAlopment FCompany)INDUSTRIAL ANDEVNOTPTONEXCEEDREVENUE $5,000,000 0RIM BONDS AGGREGA(College E PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (College Plaza Development Company) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, 279seconded Iby Roberts, to adopt. amended RES. 80-183, Bk. 61, pp. OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT EED REVENNG ISSUANCE OF UE O I500NTERIMN NCIPAL (High E Country GATE I Corporattion)T AND NOT -TO -EXCEED $7,500,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS. (High Country Corporation) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn the meeting 8:50 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, DEPUTY CITY CLERK MICROFILMED 8Y JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS • ` CO11Ncit- - 5/20/80 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Coonci1, reg. mtg., 5/2-0/80, 7:30 P.M. at the civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret (7:35 PM), Roberts. Absent: Vevera. Mayor Balmer proclaimed Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Day, May 23, 1980. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 5/6/8' subject to correction, as amended by the City Clerk. Approved correction to 4/29/80 minutes to reflect that the seconder of the motion to defer the resolution designating preferred developer for Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1 was Neuhauser instead of Vevera. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Resources Conservation Comm. -4/22/80; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -4/15/80; Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers -5/8/80. Correspondence: Drake Hokanson re problems relating to bicycle riders in Iowa City, referred to the City Manager for reply. Bill Gilpin, chrp. of the Riverfront Comm, re Sturgis Ferry Park area, referred to the City Manager for reply. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Perret and Vevera absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, THAT THE ORDINANCE VACATING COLLEGE STREET BETWEEN CAPITOL AND MADISON STREET, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 5/0, Perret and Vevera absent. Roll call on first vote for passage unanimous, 5/0, Perret and Vevera absent. Councilmember Perret arrived 7:35 P.M. John Suchomel, 330h N. Lucas, appeared re success of Iowa Freedom Day. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Lynch, to appoint Patrick Fett, 1507 Tracy Lane, and Gary Sanders, 7285 Oakland, to terms expiring 1/1/82 and 1/1/83 respectively on . the Resources Conservation Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vevera absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions Mayor Balmer announced the appointment of Dr. May 20, 1980 Daniel Hall, 1134 Denbigh Dr., to the Bd. of Page 2 Adjustment for an unexpired term ending 1/1/82. Appointment carried unanimously, 6/0, Vevera absent. Mayor Balmer reminded Council of no informal meeting next Monday due to Memorial Day but the formal meeting would be held on Tuesday evening. Mayor Balmer expressed concern re federal funding for new treatment plant and questioned whether the City had a written commitment on the project. City Manager Berlin indicated a letter would be sent to state Congressmen and Senators re the financial burden that would be placed upon the City if federal monies were reduced. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by .ferret, to adopt RES. 80-184, Bk. 61, p. 280, AWARDING THE BID FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH DETENTION STRUCTURE TO GEE GRADING & EXCAVATING WITH A BID PRICE OF $460,111. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-185, Bk. 61, p. 281, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO ALLOW FOR THE CONVERSION OF A REHAB I LOAN TO A FORGIVABLE LOAN UNDER THE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn 7:43 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. A more complete description of Council activities on file in the office of the City C K. KARR, DEHTY CLBALMERERK MAYOR Submitted on 5/30/80 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES May 20, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/20/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret (7:35 PM), Roberts. Absent: Vevera. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Plastino, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-12, Side 2, 688-828. Mayor Balmer proclaimed Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Day, May 23, 1980. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 5/6/80, subject to correction, as amended by the City Clerk. Approved correction to 4/29/80 minutes to reflect that the seconder of the motion to defer the resolution designating preferred developer for Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1 was Neuhauser instead of Vevera. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Resources Conservation Comm. -4/22/80; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -4/15/80; Bd. _ of Examiners of P I umbers- 5/8/80. Correspondence: Drake Hokanson re problems relating to bicycle riders in Iowa City, referred to the City Manager for reply. Bill Gilpin, chrp. of the Riverfront Comm, re Sturgis Ferry Park area, referred to the City Manager for reply. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Perret and Vevera absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, THAT THE ORDINANCE VACATING COLLEGE STREET BETWEEN CAPITOL AND MADISON STREET, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 5/0, Perret and Vevera absent. Roll call on first vote for passage unanimous, 5/0, Perret and Vevera absent. Councilmember Roberts stated he was basically against closing any more streets but would vote yes because the matter had been decided upon before he was on the Council. Councilmember Lynch agreed with comments and requested future agreements re closures in writing. Randy Bezanson, representing the University, appeared. Councilmember Perret arrived 7:35 P.M. John Suchomel, 330 N. Lucas, appeared re success of Iowa Freedom Day. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities May 20, 1980 Page 2 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Lynch, to appoint Patrick Fett, 1507 Tracy Lane, and Gary Sanders, 728h Oakland, to terms expiring 1/1/82 and 1/1/83 respectively on the Resources Conservation Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vevera absent. Mayor Balmer announced the appointment of Dr. Daniel Hall, 1134 Denbigh Dr., to the Bd. of Adjustment for an unexpired term ending 1/1/82. Appointment carried unanimously, 6/0, Vevera absent. Mayor Balmer reminded Council of no informal meeting next Monday due to Memorial Day but the formal meeting would be held on Tuesday evening. Mayor Balmer expressed concern re federal funding for new treatment plant and questioned whether the City had a written commitment on the project. City Manager Berlin stated that the City had a written contract for the River Corridors Project and indicated a letter would be sent to state Congressmen and ,Senators re the financial burden that would be placed upon the City. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-184, Bk. 61, p. 280, AWARDING THE BID FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH DETENTION STRUCTURE TO GEE GRADING & EXCAVATING WITHA BID PRICE OF $460,111. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Balmer expressed concern re usage of materials. City Manager stated a memo from Public Works Director re this matter would be in a future packet. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-185, Bk. 61, p. 281, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO ALLOW FOR THE CONVERSION OF A REHAB I LOAN TO A FORGIVABLE LOAN UNDER THE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn 7:43 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. s, JOHN R. BALM R, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, DEPUTY CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES June 3, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 6/3/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:40), Lynch (7:31), Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Hayek, Helling, Knight, Gannon, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-12, Side 2, 828-1375. Councilmember Vevera indicated he would vote for renewal of the liquor license for Colonial Lanes because the sign which was in violation of the Code, had been painted over. Mayor Balmer added the renewal of the liquor license for the Nickelodeon to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtgs., 5/13/80 and 5/20/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm. -4/28/80, 5/12/80, 5/20/80; Riverfront Comm. -5/7/80; Resources Conservation Comm. -5/6/80; Bd. of Library Trustees -4/24/80; Airport Comm. - 4/28/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 61: RES. 80-186, p. 282, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-187, p. 283, SUNDAY SALES FOR PERSHELL CORP. dba COLONIAL BOWLING LANES, 2253 Hwy 218 South. RES. 80-188, p. 284, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SPAYER & CO., LTD dba THE AIRLINER, 22 S. Clinton. RES. 80-189, p. 285, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-190, p. 286, DANCING PERMIT FOR BOULEVARD ROOM, LTD. dba THAT BAR/THAT DELI, 325 E. Market. RES. 80- 191, p. 287, APPROVING SUNDAY SALES FOR CROW'S NEST, INC. dba THE CROW'S NEST, 328 E. Washington. RES. 80-192, p. 288, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GROGGERIES, LTD. dba THE NICKELODEON, 208 N. Linn Street. Setting public hearings: RES. 80-193, p. 289, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 6/17/80 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY81 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID SPECIFICATIONS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 80-194, p. 290, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 6/17/80 ON AMENDING THE Fr80 BUDGET ENDING 6/30/80, Motion authorizing the Public Works Director to sign an application for utilities right-of-way to Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric for Gilbert St. and Highway 6. RES. 80-195, Bk. 61, p. 291, ACCEPTING ARTHUR STREET SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION, constructed by Knowling Bros, in Towncrest Addn. MICROFILMED OY JORM MIC R�LA0 CEDAR RAPIDS . DES MOINES Ct :il Activities June 3, 1980 Page 2 Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Mr. & Mrs. Norman Bailey re proposed construction of the Lucas Building, U. R. Parcel 82.1b. Letters from Jay Honohan on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce City Relations Committee re reorganization of the Human Relations Dept. and re underground wiring in the CBD. Systems Unlimited Inc. requesting a time extension of the 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. hours to 8:30 a. m. to 3:30 p.m. for the use of bus passes for the handicapped. Memo from the Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition on Benton Court, noted. Applications for City Plaza Use Permit: Meg Waterloo to sell bagels from a stand on Saturdays from 8/30/80 through 11/29/80, denied. Applications for use of streets and public grounds: Janet Driscoll to close Spruce St. for picnic, denied. Todd Fuller for the Dusty Water Classic Canoe Race to be held 7/27/80, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. Councilman Erdahl present, 7:40 P.M. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Ferret, to defer the public hearing to consider an amendment to Section 8.10.23C3(b) (established yard regulations) of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, for two weeks. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, setting a public hearing on 6/17/80 to vacate an alley running east and west in Block 2 of Cook, Sargent and Downey's Addition (Hy -Vee). Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to deny the preliminary plat of First and Rochester for reasons set out in the staff report. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to consider a request from Richard Ziock to waive the large scale residential development regulations for a proposed expansion of an apartment complex at 207 Myrtle Avenue. Motion failed, 0/6, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-196, Bk. 61, pp. 292-293, APPROVING THE PRELMINIARY AND FINAL PLAT OF NEWPORT PARK SUBDIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the amendment to the previously considered ordinance re the vacation of College St. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that Ordinances must be considered and voted for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is finally passed be suspended, that the first and MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR( LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Ci :il Activities June 3, 1980 Page 3 second consideration and vote be waived, and that the ORDINANCE 80-2996, Bk. 17, pp. 29-30, VACATING COLLEGE STREET BETWEEN CAPITOL AND MADISON STREET, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Councilmember Lynch stated he was voting for this ordinance because of an agreement made by an earlier Council. Councilmember Roberts concurred and added he was opposed to the closing of more streets. Councilmember Perret stated he was voting for the ordinance because of the written and oral assurances by the University to improve the westside traffic problem. Moved by Ferret, seconded by Vevera, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. John Suchomel, 330'h N. Lucas, appeared re sidewalk washouts that have occured due to heavy rains in the Clinton St. area. City Manager will check on the situation and do follow-up. i Moved by Ferret, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Roosevelt -- - Montgomery, 1110 N. Dubuque, to the Committee on Community Needs for a lI two-year term ending 7/1/82. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Councilmember Vevera apologized for missing last Council meeting and said he would have voted for City Manager's recommendation re the Human Relations Dept. Councilmember Lynch requested a thank you be sent the City employees who worked on the remodeling of the Service Bldg. Mayor Balmer questioned the action to be taken re the memo from the Library Bd. re additional contract money from North Liberty. City Manager stated that the matter would come back to the Council in the form of a budget amendment later. Balmer called attention to the agreement for Jaycees carnival in Penney's parking lot. City Manager Berlin stated that the lot would be available to the Carnival for that one week period, and that certain problems re the fire lanes and extra insurance needed to be worked out. Balmer pointed out that the elevators in the new parking ramp were not operating. City Manager will check on the status and report back. Councilmember Erdahl commented on how valuable City Atty. Hayek is to the Council. Councilmember Lynch pointed out problem with left -turn arrow at Burlington/Capitol. Discussion re the recommendation of the Resources Conservation Commission that the City Council establish a temporary 25% reduction in bus fares for City employees between 7/1/80 and 9/1/80. Mayor Balmer announced that Council had decided against the recommendation at the informal session. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-197, Bk. 61, pp. 294-303, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROPERTY ACQUISITION AGREEMENTS (HIERONYMUS) IN SOUTH BRANCH RALSTON CREEK STORMWATER DETENTION PROJECT (DAM). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-198, Bk. 61, pp. 304-313, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Cc^-il Activities June 3, 1980 Page 4 CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS - SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM (NORTHSIDE AND HICKORY HILL NEIGHBORHOODS) TO MERLIN HAMM CONSTRUCTION, INC., OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0/1, Neuhauser absent, Vevera abstaining. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-199, Bk. 61, pp. 314-315, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A MARINE FUEL TAX FUND PROJECT, (Sturgis Ferry Boat Ramp). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-200, Bk. 61, pp. 316-317, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STURGIS FERRY BOAT RAMP TO SULZBERGER EXCAVATING, INC. OF MUSCATINE, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-201, Bk. 61, pp. 318-319, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS CONCERNING THE WASHINGTON STREET BRIDGE DECK REPLACEMENT FOR 5/25/80 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-202, Bk. 61, pp. 320-324, ADOPTING NEW SCHEDULE OF FEES AND WATER MAIN TAPS; WATER MAIN INSTALLATION; AND SERVICE CHARGES FOR ROUTINE WATER SERVICE PROCEDURES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-203, Bk. 61, pp. 325-328, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WHEREBY A PORTION OF HIGHWAY 218 WOULD BE TRANSFERRED FROM STATE TO CITY JURISDICTION UPON THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROPOSED ARTERIAL HIGHWAY 518. Resolution adopted, 4/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, Lynch, Roberts. Nays: Erdahl, Perret. Absent: Neuhauser. City Atty. Hayek reported that the $90,000 had been received from the Westside Co. and forwarded to IDOT. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to defer to the next Council meeting a resolution amending the resolution of necessity for the 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvement Project and approving amended preliminary schedule, as recommended by City Atty. Hayek. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Atty. Muller present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-204, Bk. 61, pp. 329-338, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,500,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (E. B. & A. C. WHITING COMPANY PROJECT) SERIES 1980, WITH THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE BONDS TO BE LOANED TO E. B. & A. C. WHITING COMPANY, A VERMONT CORPORATION DULY QUALIFIED AND AUTHORIZED TO DO MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES t Co it Activities June 3, 1980 Page 5 BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF IOWA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN OR NEAR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, CONSISTING OF THE ACQUISITION OF LAND AND THE CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING THEREON OF A FACILITY SUITABLE FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING OF THERMOPLASTIC MONOFILAMENTS; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE OF TRUST TO SECURE SAID BONDS; THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF i A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND E.B. & A.C. WHITING COMPANY; THE ASSESSMENT BY THE CITY TO THE TRUSTEE OF THE RIGHTS AND INTEREST OF THE i CITY IN ANn TO SAID LOAN AGREEMENT: THE SALE OF SAID BONDS: APPOINTMENT OF A TRUSTEE; AND RELATED MATTERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn 8:15 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR 14le c_ X�C�c1J ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I INFORMAL COUNCIL SESSION JUNE 2, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL SESSION: June 2, 1980, at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Vevera, Balmer, Roberts, Perret (1:45 PM) Erdahl (1:55 PM), Lynch (2:00 PM). Staffinembers present: Helling, Stolfus. Others present for certain discussions as noted. TAPE RECORDED on Reel #80-14, Side 2, 2020 -End, and #80-16, Side 1, 1-1485. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy & Schmeiser present. Amendment to Ordinance Establishing Front Yards Amended ordinance provided. Counci regi uested furt further amendment tithe amendment an exception for curvilinear streets only. Vacation of All V_for H -Vee Stores No utility easements needed, but a docu- ment to c arify sltuatlon re Dubuque right-of-way, needed. First & Rochester Subd. Will be scheduled for discussion on June 16th with Glasgow present. LSRD/Ziock Atty. Ryan & Mr. Ziock present. Request for waiver of regulations discussed. Not under jurisdiction of Bd. of Adjustment, and Council does not have the power to waive the regulations. New ort Subdivison, Prel. & Final Plat Atty. Pat White present. Boothroy note that a deficiencies ha een corrected and the provision of storm water detention facilities had been deferred to the happening of any of three stated events. Standards used to determine deferral were discussed, and staff directed to provide criteria used for determination on this and previous instances, and/use this criteria for future application reports. Vacation of College St. to_U_ni�versi�t Boothroy noted that an amendment stating that the vacation would be effective on the granting of easements by the State of Iowa should be added to the Ordinance. Bezanson has requested all three considerations of the Ord. There were no objections. Corrected ordinance will be provided. 2020 -End AGENDA - COUNCIL TIME Reel 80-16 1. Mayor Balmer advised that Colonial Lanes had painted over the sign, so Side 1, Council could vote on their liquor permit. 1-232 2. Balmer also favored the request from Systems Unlimited regarding Transit. Plastino advised that it would be o.k. in the summer time. 3. Regarding the recommendation from the Resources Conservation Comm. for reduced bus fares for city employees, no one spoke in favor of it. 4. Roberts questioned if Item 2.g.4 was in compliance with the snow ordinance. 5. Council discussed Bonding Atty. Haynids reservations on the marketability of the bonds for the BDI Second Addn. Improvement Proj. Williers and Sueppel present. Staff will try to get it straightened out before Tuesday meeting. Possible tie-in with Whiting property closing. posuc Nods IV6 VACATION OF PICKARD ST.' Seydel & several area residents present. 232-501 Seyde —explainedthe proposal, pointed out the sewer hook-ups, and the $8,000 cost to change both sewers. Problems with water flow on North lot. Several photos were distributed. John Gross, 1111 Friendly, appeared stating that the adjoining property owners would purchase the N. portion. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council June 2, 1980 There was a concensus to sell the North lot and build on the South lot unless neighbors buy that lot also. Seydel will talk to the owners, then submit the vacation to P&Z, so that Council can later set public hearing on vacation of Pickard St. between Friendly and Highland. Perret opposed public housing on these two lots. JOINT SWIMMING POOL Dr. Cronin, School Supt. present. Councilmembers agreed 501-525 to a ovate the 2,500 for planning and on the appointments of Councilwoman Neuhauser and City Manager Berlin to the Committee. Showalter present. URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 82 lb-NorthBa Const. Co. Hayek, Downer & Bailey present 525-775 Counct members I not favor a thlr party egal opinion. Hayek advised that the parcel would have to be re -bid if industrial revenue bonds were to be used. Berlin will answer Bailey's letter, then Bailey will reply. Council will then decide what they want to do re that parcel. APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS Councilmembers agreed on the appointment of Roosevelt Montgomery. COUNCIL TIME 775-900 1. All Councilmembers agreed on the suggestion regarding the reduction in the bugeted work force for FY81 as submitted by Acting Human Relations Dir. Dale Helling in memo of 5/30/80. 2. The Melrose Court Committee will present recommendations to Council after their June 12th meeting. The recommendations were looked at in the perspective that Melrose Ct. would be open. 3. Neuhauser reported that she had heard the Lincoln School Tornado siren today. GROUND TRANSPORTATION CENTER Plastino, SchmeiserI Chiat,.present. 900-1213 Plastino explaine why Staff had recommended the study, possible locations at the old Library area or U Smash 'Em area for the Center. As Council - members had several questions, Plastino recommended viewing of the slide show, and having the consultant outline what the study would encompass. Plastino noted that IDOT would like to see Iowa City do the study. HIGHLANDER LIFT STATION Hayek, Ryan, Plastino, Chiat, Schmeiser present. 1213-1485 Mayor Balmer asked for clarification of the Public Works Dept. recommendation. Plastino stated that Council had made the policy decision to provide the sewer, Public Works offered solutions. He called attention to tap -on -fees re ACT and EJ Corp. (Howard Johnsons) sewer, 1966. Hayek requested that Council not guarantee any special sewer capacity to anyone. Possible litigation discussed. The item was not on the agenda, Helling noted that this was, however, the only opportunity for Council to get Plastino's opinion. Ryan noted that 4 acres at Westinghouse lagoon could be condemned. LEAGUE OF IOWA h1UNICIPALITIES POLICY DETERMINATION There was no disagreement ora tttons to t e Issues as tste In Ile Ing s memo of 5/23/80. EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera to adjourn to executive session to�11Euss 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 (Eaton Lawsuit), 5:00 PM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Staff present: Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Ryan. Mayor Balmer presiding. Tape recorded on Reel 818, Side 2, 1067-1488. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret to adjourn, 5:10 PM. Motiori carried unanimously. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES Page 3 Informal Council June 2, 1980 HUMAN SERVICES MEMO Taped on Exec. H18, Side 2, 1488-1550. Counci agreed that two Councilmembers would meet on a rotating basis, for the FY 82/1981 Human Service Agency hearings, only when requesting bodies are requesting City funds, or jointly -shared funding with the City. Meeting adjourned, 5:15 PM. i s I i r z I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB i j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r v j# I i I i