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Home My WebLink About1980-05-06 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES May 6, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/6/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch (7:37), Neuhauser, Perret (7:35), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Melling, Ryan, Siders, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-12, Side 1, 1498-2337. Mayor Balmer proclaimed Better Hearing and Speech Month, May, 1980; Tribute to Cora Pollock Day, May 11, 1980; Older Americans' Month, May, 1980; and Rosella Duerksen Appreciation Day, Saturday, May 10, 1980. Mayor Balmer announced the addition of a motion setting a public hearing on an amendment to the Code establishing yard regulations. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended. Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 5/6/80; subject to correction by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Resources Conservation Comm. -4/1/80; Riverfront Comm. -4/16/80 & 4/23/80. Permit Resolution: RES. 80-158, Bk. 61, p. 229, ISSUING A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Resolutions, Book 61: RES. 80-159, p. 230, ACCEPTING THE WORK DONE ON THE TRUCK WASH BUILDING BY R -K'S HOME IMPROVEMENT. RES. 80-160, p. 231, ACCEPTING MODULAR BUILDING RENOVATION - DIVISION I -PLUMBING WORK PROJECT done by Kondora Plumbing & Heating. RES. 80-161, p. 232, ACCEPTING MODULAR BUILDING RENOVATION -DIVISION III -ELECTRICAL WORK PROJECT done by Moore Wiring Service, Inc. Public NG PUBLIC HEARING aFOR g5/13/80 ON OPLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORMOFCONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS - SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM (NORTHSIDE AND HICKORY HILL NEIGHBORHOODS). RES. 80-163, Bk. 61, p. 234, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 5/13/80 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE STURGIS FERRY BOAT RAMP. A public hearing was set for 5/27/80 to consider an amendment to Section 8.10.23C3(b) of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa by establishing yard regulations. Correspondence: Donald Strub, President of the Chamber of Commerce, re foot patrol officers in the downtown area, I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICFR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 0 Ja: I Coy -il Activities May 6, 1980 Page 2 referred to the City Manager for reply. Johnson County Health Dept. re sanitary sewer for the County Care Facility, referred to the City Manager for reply. Memos from the Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition on Gilbert Street at Bloomington and parking meters in the 100 block of North Linn, noted. Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Auxiliary of the Roy Chopek Unit of the American Legion to conduct poppy sale on 5/16 and 5/17/80, approved. Gail Luksetich for Iowa Heart Association Run -Walk -Jog on 5/4/80, approved. Application for City Plaza Use Permit: Kaye Richardson, Iowa City Community Theatre, for the cast of "Damn Yankees" to sing and to inform the public about the production on 5/3/80, approved. Osco Drugs to use space in front of store for sidewalk sale 5/2 and 5/3/80, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. Lynch arrived 7:37 P.M. Recommendations from Planning and Zoning Commission re preliminary and final large scale non-residential development plan of Whiting Company, and the amended preliminary plat and final plat of BDI Second Addition, noted. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to set a public hearing for 5/13/80 to consider the vacation of College Street between Capitol and Madison Streets. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Carl Chadek appeared and expressed concern re payment from Highway Contractors for work done on Muscatine culvert project, asked for a change in procedure, and also pointed out where trees are causing sight problems on certain street intersections. City Manager will investigate these concerns with the Legal Dept. and the Parks and Recreation Dept. and report back. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate cost fpr the Neighborhood Site Improvements - Curb Ramp and Sidewalk Repair Program (Highland Neighborhood) in Iowa City, Iowa. Vevera questioned problem on Kirkwood with sidewalk. City Manager stated the project would probably proceed along the whole length in question. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-164, Bk. 61, pp. 235-236, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS -CURB RAMP AND SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM (HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD) AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 5/21/80 AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 9/6 .' 9aa gas I Co ^ it Activities May 6, 1980 Page 3 A Public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City by adding definitions for apprentice electrician and electrical contractor and b certain requirements for obtaining electrical permits and license. Ferrell Turner, Y amending expressed Turner, concerns Chairperson of the Electrical Bd. Dearborn, also a wording certain sections. Jim Hynes a 621 back. appeared. Staff will meet with Turner and report Mayor Balmer announced the following vacancies: one vacancy on the Senior Center Commission for an unexpired term ending 12/31/81 and one vacancy on the Planning and 6/10/80 meeting of the City Council. Zoning Commission for an unexpired term ending 5/1/82. Both appointments will be made at the Councilmember Neuhauser questioned the status of the ordinance. City Manager Berlin will give update in the near futurewfor . Councilmember Neuhauser asked the matter re the Zoning County Home be their referred to the Planning and ZoningCommission for t meet' thatitheaBd. oftSupervisoxrs had Ing. CityscheManageuled Berlin Pointed out informal session for discussion, and that the nextaPlanning and Zoning Commission meeting would not be held until the following Thursday, so the 9 and ater discussion. Mayor Balmer w announced ould be scheduled cklPlastifor wCounc ould bil e leaving his position as Public Works Director soon and expressed appreciation for his fine work. A letter of be sent from Council. Councilmember Perret commendedppreciation Angie Ryan forlher work and wished her continued success on her new job. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, authorizing the Legal Department to accept the offer of settlement in Amerex v. Cit authorizing payment of $45,000. Motion carried unanimous) all Councilmembers present. Y and Y, 7/0, Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-165, Y Bk. 61, P. 237, SETTING SPECIAL BUS FARES, for 5/14/80 in conjunction with the promotion of "Iowa Freedom Da " Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt the recommendation of the Riverfront Commission that the remaining monies from the $75,000 CDBG allotment be used to complete the City Park bike trail. Motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, RobertsBalmer, Erdahl, LY, nch. Nays: Vevera. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, authorizing the signing of an application to IDOT for use of highway right-of-way for la -Ill Gas & Elec. for unanimously, 7/0, allaCouncilmembers present. Blvd. Motion carried MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRjLAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MDIMES 9131 E3 —2131 E33 qq 52 LI f Co_ ..:il Activities May 6, 1980 Page 4 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt a resolution approving Class C Liquor License application and Class C Sunday Sales application for Pershell Corp. dba Colonial Bowling Lanes, 2253 Hwy. 218 South. Resolution not adopted, 0/7, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-166, Bk. 61, p. 238, AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR OAKLAND CEMETERY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-167, Bk. 61, pp. 239,241, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT, in the amount of $66,799.87 to Shive-Hattery & Assoc. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, that ORD. 80-2995, Bk. 17, pp. 25-28, 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 passed and adopted at this time. Ordinance adopted, 6/0/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Nays: none. Abstaining: Balmer. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-168, Bk. 61, pp. 242-243, ESTABLISHING PLUMBING PERMIT FEES FOR THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present: Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn the meeting 8:20 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES �City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: May 2, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Copy of letter from City Manager to Mr. Robert V. Morris concerning issues 1 raised in presentation and letter at the April 29, 1980, Council meeting. Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Linda Eaton. Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Program Development regarding organizational structure and costs. Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding central business district patrol. Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Scholten regarding sewer tap -mon fees: Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding property rehabilitation program. Minutes of the staff meetings of April 23 and 30, 1980. Monthly reports for January, February and March 1980 for Vlillowcreek Neighborhood Center. Memorandum from Thermography Instrument Operator concerning infrared scanning for the FY 80 heat loss identification project. MICROFILMED DY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES /1 City of Iowa Ci.d DATE: May 2, 1900 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Copy of letter from City Manager Lo Mr. Robert V. Morris concerning issues raised in presentation and letter at the April 29, 1900, Council meeting, Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Linda Eaton. Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Program Development regarding organizational structure and costs. Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding central business district patrol. Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Scholten regarding sewer tap-tn fees: Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding property rehabilitation program. Minutes of the staff meetings of April 23 and 30, 1900. Monthly reports for January, February and March 1900 for Hillowcreek Neighborhood Center. Memorandum from Thermography Instrument Operator concerning infrared scanning for the FY 00 heat loss identification project. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES