HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-05-13 Council minutesINFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
APRIL 28, 1980
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 28, 1980, 1:30 PM in the Conference Room
at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Erdahl, Vevera, Lynch
(1:40 PM), Perret (1;50 PM). Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus,
Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted.
TAPE-RECORDED: Reel 80-13, Side 1, 1278 -End, and Side 2, 1-900.
APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy, Siders, Kucharzak
r nonce- en ment to Yard RuYslatlons
UVVLFIFUY blAt-eU t at ithis would clarify a problem that has arisen regarding
establishing of front yards. Council discussed non -conforming homes,
application to curvilinear streets, alternatives, change in new zoning
ordinance. Council is scheduled to set a public hearing. Lynch present.
Oak Meadows has been changed to Newport Park Subdivision
P&Z approved with three conditions, same as two otter su divions where
storm -water detention facilities will not be installed at this time.
A very rugged area, likelihood of annexation is remote. Deficiencies
have been corrected. The agreement given regarding provision of storm -
water detention will run perpetually with the land.
AGENDA -COUNCIL BUSINESS Perret,present, (1:50 PM)
I. City Manager Berlin called attention to the memo from Building Inspector
Siders explaining that they have not signed the beer/liquor license for
Colonial Bowling Lanes, because a prohibited wall sign has not been
removed. Several businesses have complied with removal of signs.
Neuhauser complimented Mayor Balmer on their remodeling at Plumber's
Supply._
2. Vevera commented on the closure of Melrose Avenue. Berlin advised that
what had happened was not consistent with the approval given. Closure
of a dead-end street is allowed.
3. Balmer and Neuhauser will not be present for the May 5th meeting. Foster
Road and the Energy Program were on the agenda. Possibly the meeting
will be cancelled.
4. City Clerk Stolfus asked that Items 3.c.9 & 10 be deleted from the
Consent Calendar.
5. The City Manager inquired if Council would like to give guidance to the
County regarding the size of the sewer to the County Home so they can
prepare the plans and specifications. A letter from the Board of Health
will be in the next agenda packet. It was suggested that the City get
in writing confirmation that the County would pay for the entire cost of
the sewer. This matter will be added to the informal agenda in two
weeks for further discussion.
7. Asst. City Mgr. Helling gave an update on action taken regarding the
tornado siren for Lincoln School area. Additional information on results
of the tests will be available soon.
URBAN RENEWAL HOTEL PROJECT
Deve opers or P azo Towers, Oehler, Hieronymus & Klaus; and for College
Plaza Dev., Downer, Cilek & Benz; Paul Glaves, Ames Engr.; Atty. Hayek,
L. Chiat present. Balmer advised that because of the new information
presented by CRD„ he was not prepared to make a choice. Other council -
members agreed. The decision will be deferred for two weeks, a time limit
set for submittal of additional information or questions, is to be Thursday,
noon.
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Berlin pointed out that two strop Informal Council
developers, April 28, 1980
P , and three areas significantoinlstaff
'sedecisionreceivincluded,d from o))1
adequacy of equity overall, 2) importance of experience in
and development, and 3) concern over split in retail space. Ener
and height of tower were discussed. Project management
no conflict with FAA, and a The regional staff of FAA says thereiscan reduce the hei ht approval'should be received for the tower.
9 by three floors and still have 150 rooms. P.T.
i positive response from Sheraton Hotels. Regarding the hotel management
issue, Glaves called attention n•g• has had
designated, to the staff recommendation that if P.T. is
9 Council should accelerate by one week the insistence on havinga
signed management agreement which would then coincide with execution of the Side 2
contract for land disposition, 1-900
Oehler commented on local investors, local entity control, and stated that
they were negotiating with the people who own the Highlander as
ownership of College Towers. Berlin & Hayek discussed previous problems re
equity, this time dealt with in Part of the
on
which both parties would it the Prospectus, by having a
footage for retail commit money Council discussed the padditional ecific esquare
space the portion and satisfying of Armstrongs with the amount of
financialyinformation�frromsC.PfD, will be needed because of the shift of
retail space to Armstrongs resulting in a reduced cash ng area). 'flow. Glaves
revised
the revised total cost estimates, calculations of equity, and noted that the
information provided by C.P.D. today did not change the staff recommendations•
Hayek stated that the staff report identified important differences.
COUNCI-SI- N- ESS
Balmer requested that all Councilmembers give Melling the information on their
summer schedules, so a Council meeting schedule can be worked out.
advised that he would be absent July i1-20, and Vevera absent the week of
May 16th. Lynch
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Roberts, seconded b
Sec. 28,x,6 y Erdahl to adjourn to executive session under.
(lc) To discuss strategy with .counsel in matters that are
in litigation, where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or -disadvantage
the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll ecall
'n
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vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Staff present: Berlin, Stolfus,
Melling; Wioto. 4:15 P.M. Tape-recorded on Reel N18, Side 2, 348-757.
Council discussed lawsuits--Amerex - Eaton- Strotman. Moved by Erdahl, seconded
by Vevera to adjourn, 5:00 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 4/29/80
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtq., 4/29/80,
7:30 P.M. at the Civic Collier. Mayor Balmer
presiding.
Count: ilmemhr.r•5 pr•eseut: Balmer, f.r•dahl
(/:35), lynch, Neuhauser, Verret, Roberts, Vevera.
Absent: none.
Mayor Balmer, proclaimed Exceptional
Children's Month, May 1980; Respect forLaw Week,
May 1-7, 1980; Chauncey Swan Day, May 4, 1980; and
Be Kind to Animal Week, May 4-10, 1980.
Mayor Balmer announced the deletion of items
3c, 9 & 10, from the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Roberts requested the deletion of
items 3c, 1 & 2, re the renewal of the Liquor
License for Colonial Lanes because of an incomplete
application. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by
Roberts, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be
received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended.
Approval of Official Actions, req.
Council mtg., 4/15/80, subject to correction
by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Planning & Zoning Comm. -4/3/8(1; Library 13d.-
3/27/80; Parks & Recreation Comm. -4/5/80; Dd.
of Appeals -4/10/80; Human Rights Comm. -
3/20/80 & 4/14/80; Senior Center Comm. -4/3/80;
Airport Comm. -4/17/80.
Permit Resolutions, Book 61: RES. 80-
151, p. 219, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND
RES. 80-148, p. 216, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR
WARE & MCDONALD OIL CO. dba WARECO, 828 S.
Dubuque St. RES. 80-150, P. 218, APPROVING
CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-149,
p• 217, SUNDAY SALES FOR LEROY WEEKES POST
#3949 dba LEROY WEEKES POST #3949, 609 Ilwy. 6
By -Pass. RES. 80-152, p. 220, REFUNDING A
PORTION OF A CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FEE. RES.
80-153, p. 221, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CLASS
C LIQUOR LICENSE FEE.
RES. 80-154, p. 222, SFIIING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR 5/6/80 ON PLANS, SPLCIIICAf1UNS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESfIMATI: Of COSI 1011 1111,
NE SITE IMPROVEMENTS - CURB RAMP AND
SIDEWALK REPAIR PICOGRAM (Ilighland
Neighborhood).
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Official Actions
Aprill 2.4, 1980 Correspondence referred to the City
Apr4Manager for re I Randy ISennrson on behalf
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of the University of Iowa re vacation of
College St. and west side traffic planning.
Maryanne Nelson re proposed Foster Road
extension.
Applications for use of Streets and
Public Grounds: Marylin Turner to block off
300 block of Melrose Ave. for a Bar -B -Q on
4/26/80 from 12:00 noon to 7:00 P.M.,
approved. American Heart Assoc. to hold
benefit run on 5/4/80 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00
noon on city streets, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to set
a public hearing for 5/20/80 to consider an
amendment to Section 8.10.23C3(b) of the Code of
Ordinances, establishing yard regulations. Motion
carried" unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Recommendation of the Planning R, Coning
Commission to approve the preliminary and final
plat of Newport Park Subdivision (Oa
noted. k Meadows),
Robert Morris, 36 West Court, presented a
statement on behalf of the Civil Rights Comm.
Mayor Balmer asked the
and report back. City Manager to investigate
Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy on the
Committee on Community Needs for a two-year term
expiring 7/1/82. This appointment will be made at
the 6/3/80 Council meeting.
Moved by Vevera; seconded b �✓e@*o to r
the resolution designating y *era, to defer
er for
urban renewal parcel 64-1 in downtown rred Iowa Cpity for
two weeks. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhnuser, Lu
defer for two weeks the resolution re Lhe jy,11ance
of not to exceed .$5,000,000 °I iridw,Lr•ial
development revenue interim bonds, and riot to
exceed $5,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of
industrial development revenue bonds, of the City
of Iowa City, Iowa, and authorizing execution of a
memorandum of agreement. Motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to
defer for two weeks the resolution re the issuance
of not to exceed $7,500,000 in aggregate principal
amount of industrial development revenue interim
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Official Actions bonds and not to exceed $7,500,000 on aggregate
April 24, 1980 principal amount of industrial development revenue
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authorizing execution of a memorandum of agreement.
Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to
appeal the District Court ruling of the Iowa Civil
Rights Commission in Miller and IaLon v. City of
Iowa City. The following individuals appeared:
Diane Miller Jones, rep. National Organization for
Women; Dennis Ryan, 32B Meadowbrook, rep. AFL-CIO;
Rebecca Oakes, 919 Rider; Dwight Snow, 1502 Esther
St.; Cindy Alloway, 31 Valley Ave. #3; Robert Long,
3005 Radcliff; Bob Mitchell, Rt. 5; Rich Walters,
131 Potomac; Pat Brookover, 23' S. Dubuque; Joyce
Fitzsimmons, 3104 Maplewood Lane; Eleanor Dolezal,
512 Church St.; Jean Cater, 325 7th Avenue N.;
Jonathon Robinson, 107 2nd Ave., rep. AFSCME Local
#183. Motion to appeal carried, 4/3, with the
following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Roberts,
Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to
adopt RES. 80-155, pp. 223-224, ESTABLISHING JUST
COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,000 FOR THE
ACQUISI11ON OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE LOWER RALSTON
CRF.LK NLIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMLNI PROJLCI (PARCEI
NO. 8, OWNED BY JOHN GILLISPII.). AffirmaLive roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to
adopt RES. 80-156, p. 225, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT FOUR
TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt
RES. 80-157, pp. 226-288, AUTHORIZING FILING OF AN
APPLICATION WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY FOR PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE NEW WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT AND
OUTFALL SEWER. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, that
the ORDINANCES AMENDING SECTION 28-3 AND SECTION
28-36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CIfY, IOWA,
by adding requirements for the r•egi,,Lr•aLion of
apprentice plumbers and also allows for use of
loop -type venting system, be considered and given
second vote for passage. Motion to ron,irlr!r•
carried unanimously, 7/0. Roll toll vote on srronrf
vote for passage carried, 6/0/1, with the followinq
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April 24,1980 Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: none.
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Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to
adjourn the meeting 8:35 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously. j
A more complete description of Council
a ties is on file in the office of the City
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IE SiOLFUS, CITY CLERK
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
April.29, 1980
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/29/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer,
Erdahl (7:35), Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent:
none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Siders,
Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-12, Side 1,
720-1498.
Mayor Balmer proclaimed Exceptional Children's Month, May 1980;
Respect for Law Week, May 1-7, 1980; Chauncey Swan Day, May 4, 1980;
and Be Kind to Animal Week, May 4-10, 1980.
Mayor Balmer announced the deletion of items 3c, 9 & 10, from
the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Roberts requested the deletion
of items 3c, 1 & 2, re the renewal of the Liquor License for Colonial
Lanes because of an incomplete application. Moved by. Neuhauser,
seconded by Roberts, 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 mtq., 4/15/80,
subject to correction by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning & Zoning
Comm. -4/3/80; Library Bd.-3/27/80; Parks & Recreation Comm. -
4/5/80; Bd. of Appeals -4/10/80; Human Rights Comm. -3/20/80 &
4/14/80; Senior Center Comm. -4/3/80; Airport Comm. -4/17/80.
Permit Resolutions, Book 61: RES: 80-151, p. 219,
APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-148,. p. 216, SUNDAY
SALES PERMIT FOR WARE & MCDONALD OIL CO. dba WARECO, 828 S.
Dubuque St.' RES. 807150, p. 218, APPROVING CLASS A, LIQUOR
LICENSE AND RES. 80-149, p. 217, SUNDAY SALES FOR LEROY WEEKES
POST #3949 dba LEROY WEEKES POST #3949, 609 Ilwy. 6 By -Pass.
RES. 80-152, p. 220, REFUNDING A PORTION 01' A"CLASS C IIQIl0R
LICENSE FEE. RES. 80-153, p. 221, REFUNDING A PORIION Of A
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CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FEE.
RES. 80-154, p. 222, SETTING A PUBLIC HLARING IOR 5/6/130
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND LSIIMAIF. 01
COST FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS - CURB RAMP AND
SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM (Highland Neighborhood).
Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply:
Randy Bezanson on behalf of the University of Iowa re vacation
of College St. and west side traffic planning. Maryanne Nelson
re proposed Foster Road extension.
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Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds:
Marylin Turner to block off 300 block of Melrose Ave. for a Bar -
B -Q on 4/26/80 from 12:00 noon to 7:00 P.M., approved. American
Heart Assoc. to hold benefit run on 5/4/80 from 9:00 A.M. to
12:00 noon on city streets, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to set a public hearing
for 5/20/80 to consider an amendment to Section 8.10.23C3(b) of the
Code of Ordinances, establishing yard regulations. Motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission to approve
the preliminary and final plat of Newport Park Subdivision (Oak
Meadows), noted.
Robert Morris, 36 West Court, presented a statement on behalf of
the Civil Rights Comm. Mayor Balmer asked the City Manager to
investigate and report back.
Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy on the Committee on
Community Needs for a two-year term expiring 7/1/82. This
appointment will be made at, the 6/3/80 Council meeting.
{�° Moved by Vevera, seconded by 4ere*e, to defer the resolution
AeW Itl designating preferred developer for urban renewal parcel 64-1 in
downtown `Iowa 'City for two weeks. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all.Councilmembers present.
Moved, by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to defer for two weeks
the resolution re the issuance of not to exceed $5,000,000 of
industrial developmentrevenue interim bonds, and not to exceed
$5,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of industrial development
revenue bonds, of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and authorizing
execution of a memorandum of agreement. ,Motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to defer for two weeks
the resolution re the issuance of not to exceed $7,500,000 in
.aggregate principal amount of industrial development revenue interim
bonds and not to exceed $7,500,000 on aggregate principal amount of
industrial development revenue bonds, of the City of.Iowa City, Iowa,
and authorizing'' execution' of a memorandum''of agreement. Motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to appeal the District
Court ruling of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission in Miller and Eaton
v. City of Iowa City. The following individuals appeared: Diane
Miller Jones, rep. National Organization for Women; Dennis Ryan, 328
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Meadowbrook, rep. AFL-CIO; Rebecca Oakes, 919 Rider; Dwight Snow,
1502 Esther St.; Cindy Alloway, 31 Valley Ave. #3; Robert Long, 3005
Radcliff; Bob Mitchell, Rt. 5; Rich Walters, 131 Potomac; Pat
Brookover, 23h S.iDubuque; Joyce Fitzsimmons, 3104 Maplewood Lane;
Eleanor Dolezal, 512 Church•St.; Jean Cater, 325 7th Avenue N.;
Jonathon Robinson, 107 2nd Ave., rep. AFSCME Local #183. Individual
Councilmembers expressed their views on the appeal. Erdahl called
attention to ltr. submitted to them by Atty. Clara Oleson re fire
dept. City Mgr. will investigate and report back. Motion to appeal
carried, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch,
Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Ferret.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-155,
pp. 223-224, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,000
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK
- NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PARCEL NO. 8, OWNED BY JOHN
GILLISPIE). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-156,
p. 225, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT FOUR TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-157,
pp. 226-288, AUTHORIZING FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR PREPARATION OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NEW WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT AND OUTFALL
SEWER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCES
AMENDING SECTION 28-3 AND SECTION 28-36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, by adding requirements for the registration of
apprentice plumbers and also allows for use of loop -type venting
system, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to
consider carried unanimously, 7/0. Roll call vote on second vote for
passage carried, 6/0/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes:
Roberts, Vevera, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: none.
Abstaining: Balmer.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Ferret, to adjourn the meeting
8:35 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR
ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
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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, Lynch
(7:35), Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers
present: Chiat, Schmadeke, Knight, Denison, Berlin, Helling, Hayek,
Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-12, Side 1, 2337 -End
and Side 2, 1-688.
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 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.
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.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-172, 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. 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.
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Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-174, Bk. 61,
j 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 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 NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS -SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM
(NORTHSIDE AND HICKORY HILL NEIGHBORHOODS) AND AUTHROIZING BIOS TO BE
RECEIVED 5/28/80 at 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
j 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. 80-176, Bk. 61, pp. 256-257, APPROVING PLANS,
1 SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND 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.
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.
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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. City of
Iowa City. Motion carried, 5/2, with the following division 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. 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 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
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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
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/!9JOHZNR.=BALME
R, MAYO
MARIAN K. KARR, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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