HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-05-06 Council minutesINFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
APRIL 21, 1980
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 21, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room
at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Erdahl, Vevera, Absent: Lynch,
Perret (arrived 1:50 PM). Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling.
Others present for certain discussions, as noted.
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concerns of Council had been written.into the agreement. Honohaneadvisedbthat
CRANDIC had offered to buy the railroad. He advised that he would recommend
wouldto ebe�t000soon,ltheyahaveenonwayot aofrknowingove atheptime-limits anvolvedate of lanHelw811
ask them what date would be acceptable. Council will defer the acceptance of
the agreement until further information is presented by Honohan.
MEMO ON LIABILITY INSURANCE Memo by Vitosh & Wioto noted. Council had no
quest ons or commen s. Councilman Perret arrived, 1:50 PM.
AGENDA
1 -City Mgr. noted that staff would proceed with the assessment project for 2200-2381
sidewalk on Benton St. unless Council directed otherwise. The cost for
the 175' of one lot is $2,912.
2. City Clerk noted additions to the Consent Calendar of four beer/liquor
permits, and correction to Item N1'1, should read, "Authorizing the,Jy
Manageto Sign". Helling asked for permission to add a Resolution
Authorizing a Bicycle Sale, which was granted.
3. Balmer explained that as he had participated in discussion of Item N14,
amendment to the Plumbing Code, he would abstain from voting.
4. After discussion of Item N9, bids.for the Washington St. Bridge Deck,
Council agreed to rebid the project.
v v'U.`1 "wnl1 nunnu VIsUIIeRVISORS Schmeiser present.
Supervisors Donne ey, Sehr, Ci S
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present for discussion of the County Care Facility Sewer /Freeway 518
The County requested direction on size of the sewer line to be installed and
asked as a
Countyfor forooversizing, $44the
,700 moreethanrDOThfor the will allowu($135,000)mand byIng
of costs, Possibly with EPA funding, discussed. Council's reasons for
use 8"
of sewer to control development of the area and to comply with the Com-
prehensive Plan were explained. Schmeiser
advised that the 1811 sewer would
have capacity for 570 acres, which would accommodate another 20,000 residents,
75 to 150
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years in future. There is other land inside the City limits for
development. The County has additional land there
1-391
to be developed, but has
no plans now. Staff will investigate the legal ramifications re tap -ons, and
EPA regulations for
new installations. Area could be zoned argicultural.
Regarding the efforts of the fringe Committee it was pointed out that discussion
and recommendations the
of Committee will be approved by the legal departments
both entities and brought to Council & Supervisors in
of
a total package. A
letter had been sent to the Supervisors regarding Scott Boulevard. They asked
for annexation
of Scott r -o -w and the mobile home park, in response to letter
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from City Manager. The City is not presently in a position to sewer the mobile
home court, possibly after treatment plant is built. A recommendation from
P&Z will be sought. Roberts asked that Council wait until the Fringe Committee
report has been received to discuss the mobile home court. The staff will pro-
ceed with annexation of right-of-way to complete Scott Boulevard.
Regional Plannin Reor anization Committee Perret outlined the concept for
the merger, using t e City spanning department, other agencies subcontracting
with us. The Univ. will furnish staff and/or finances. White stated that the
County had not finished their discussion of the proposal.
PUBLIC HOUSING SITE Seydel present. 391-454
Seydel ism ut-e a map of the site he would like to consider. It is street
right-of-way on Pickard between Friendly to Highland. Gas, sewer, water are
available. If not used for housing, property could be disposed of. Seydel
will proceed to get HUD approval. Re proposals for other sites, 4 applicants
are actively pursuing the bid. Council consensus to proceed with new site.
SENIOR CENTER BIDS Meisel & Wehner present. 454-735
Meisel ism ute a handout showing the base bids, the recommended bids,
sources of revenue, and explained additional costs for the alternative for
the dropoff on Washington St., $14,000 -Burger, and the second floor alternative,
$60,000 for 6736 sq. ft. of space. Staff will pursue the suggestion to move
Washington St. further to the south instead of ripping out the cement.
Meisel explained the cut in funding possible from the Heritage Agency on
Aging for kitchen equipment. Council consensus was to leave the materials
in the proposal instead of making change orders, as possibly the funding
would be available later.
COLLEGE STREET -VACATION FOR UNIVERSITY 735-1181
University representative Richard Gibson present. He explained the blue-
prints of the Lindquist addition and surrounding landscaping plans, which
are in three phases. N1, $140,000, As the Regents have purchased the old A&P
Building, the Cline Bldg. will be removed. Phase 2, $152,000, would not start
until next spring. Phase 3, $80,000 would be removal of the Security Building.
Other problems concerning traffic, created by University & Hospital expansion
were discussed. Councilmembers asked for a letter from Bezanson or Pres. Boyd
recognizing that thevacationof College.St. to them can be used in the future
as an exchange for other r -o -w that the Univ. might dedicate to the City.
Gibson suggested a statement to the effect that if it is determined that it is
in the best interests of all parties, that a street should go thru Univ. property,
(Byington extension), South of Melrose, that the University would offer its
total cooperation and support to get the problems of ownership worked out.
City Mgr. Berlin added that this should not only be limited to the question of
Byington, buttoother issues. When the letter is received, the Ordinance
will be added to the agenda for all three considerations at one meeting.
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Vevera questioned why the orange checks on the sidewalks on Kirkwood/Muscatine.
Balmer asked that it be conveyed to PPD that Council thought they were doing a
good job in getting things going. Berlin explained that Chief Miller is await-
ing information to submit with the grant for street -lighting in the Northside..
Ncuhauser asked that tha list of budget cuts of the City be sent to the Leaque
of Municipalities. Staff is aiming for Tuesday for further information on Lhe
bids submitted for Block 64 Hotel proposal.
Meeting adjourned, 4:10 PM
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/22/80, 7:30
P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding.
Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:40),
Lynch (7:50), Neuhauser, Perret (7:35), Roberts,
Vevera. Absent: none.
Mayor Balmer proclaimed April 21-25, 1980 as
Arbor Week and Friday, April 25, 1980 as Arbor Day.
Mayor Balmer noted addition of four beer
permits & Res. authorizing bicycle sale to the
Consent Calendar. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by
Perret, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be
received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
jr6 Approval.. of Official Actions, reg.
Council mtg., 4/8/80, subject to correction by
the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
r Planning & Zoning Comm. -2/21/80 -& 3/20/80;
Committee on Community Needs -4/2/80;
Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -4/1/80.
Permit Resolutions, Book 61: RES. 80-
135, p, 199, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE
i AND RES. 80-137, p. 201, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT
FOR HILLTOP LOUNGE, .INC. dba HILLTOP LOUNGE,
1100 N.: Dodge. RES. 80-136, p. 200, ISSUING A
CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 80-138, P. 202,
APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR. LICENSE FOR MARK
BECKMAN dba GUNNER'S LOUNGE, 1310 Highland Ct.
Res. .80-139,..P.:: 203, .APPROVING CLASS B BEER
PERMIT AND RES. 80-140, P. 204, SUNDAY SALES
PERMIT FOR FOUR CUSHIONS _ INC. , dba CONTROL
TOWER, 18-20 S. Clinton.
Motions: To approve disbursements in the
amount of -$2,011,922.66, for the period of
3/1/80 through 3/31/80 „ as recommended by the
Finance. Director, subject to.audit. Directing
the Traffic Engr..to install stop signs at the
intersection of Linn and College Streets so as
to create a three-way stop situation. Setting
a public hearing on 5/6/80 on an Ordinance
amending Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances
of. Iowa City, Iowa, by adding definitions for
apprentice electrician and electrical
contractor and by amending certain
requirements for obtaining electrical permits
and license.
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Council Activities
April 22, 1980 Correspondence referred to the City
Page 2 Manager for reply: Daniel Bray, representing
owners of Lot 11 in Penny Bryn Addition (Part
1), re installation of sidewalks. Julia
Lyons, from Clear Creek High School, re
proposed hotel in Iowa City. Petition signed
by eight families re Foster Road. Memo from
Traffic Engr. re loading zone on Jackson
Avenue, noted.
Applications for use of Streets and
Public Grounds: Mark Bees for a Greek River
Run on 4/24/80 from 3:30 to 4:15 P.M.,
approved.
Res. 80-141, Bk. 61, p. 205, AUTHORIZING
ABANDONED BICYCLE SALE. Mayor Balmer repeated the
public hearing as set. Affirmative roll call vote
on Consent Calendar unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and
Lynch absent.
Perret expressed concern re Westwind
Condominium Complex recreational clubhouse that has
not been constructed. City Manager Berlin will
check into the matter as it relates to the City.
Councilmember Erdahl arrived 7:40 P.M.
Councilmember Neuhauser called attention to the
interest expressed by Cedar Rapids in obtaining
Amtrak rail service and thought that the abandoned
Rock Island route thru Iowa City was more feasible.
Mayor Balmer reported on a meeting he attended with
City Manager Berlin, Chamber of Commerce, and
representatives of B.D.I. re economic growth.
Recommendation of the Committee on Community
Needs that the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood
Revitalization Project be finished before pursuing
any new projects•, noted.
Moved by Nauhauser, seconded by Vevera, to
defer designation of preferred developer for Urban i
Renewal Parcel No. 64-1 in downtown Iowa City for
one week.Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch
absent.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to
reject•. all bids and re -advertise for the
construction of the Washington Street bridge deck
replacement. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Lynch absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to
adopt RES. 80-142, Bk. 61, pp. 206-207, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY j
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, to Burger
Construction' for general contract work; RES. 80-
143, Bk. 61, pp. 208-209, to Modern Piping, Inc.
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Council Activities for mechanical contract work; RES. 80-144, Bk. 61,
April 22, 1980 pp. 210-211, to White Electric for electrical work;
Page 3 RES. 80-145, Bk. 61, pp. 212-213, to Hockenbergs
for kitchen equipment. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt
RES. 80-146, Bk. 61, p. 214, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR
THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT (PARCEL NO. 5, OWNED BY RONALD JOHNSON).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch
absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to
defer indefinitely the resolution authorizing the
Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an
agreement with the City of Hills concerning the
annexation of railroad right-of-way. Motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt
RES. 80-147, Bk. 61, p. 215, SUPPORTING THE FEDERAL
REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent.`
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that
the ORDINANCE 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
`. first vote for passage. Ronald Burkett, Bd. of
Examiners of Plumbers, was present to. answer
questions. Councilmember Lynch arrived 7:50 P.M.
Motion to consider carried unanimously, 7/0.
Motion on first vote for passage carried, 5/0/2,
with the following division of vote: Ayes:
Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Nays:
none. Abstaining: Balmer, Lynch.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to
adjourn the meeting, 7:50 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
A more complete description of Council
'vities is on file in the office of the City
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�NN-R: BALMER, MAYOR
/ BIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
SUBMITTED TO PREEN 5/ 6/80
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
April 22, 1980
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/22/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:40),
Lynch (7:50), Neuhauser, Perret (7:35), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none.
Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Meisel, Knight, Stolfus,
Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-12, Side 1, 482-720.
Mayor Balmer proclaimed April 21-25, 1980 as Arbor Week and Friday,
April 25, 1980 as Arbor Day.
Mayor Balmer noted addition of four beer permits & Res. authorizing
bicycle sale to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by
Perret, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 4/8/80,
subject to correction by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning & Zoning Comm. -
2/21/80 & 3/20/80; Committee on Community Needs -4/2/80; Broadband
Telecommunications Comm. -4/1/80.
Permit Resolutions, Book 61: RES. 80-135, p. 199, APPROVING
CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-1370 p. 201, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT
FOR HILLTOP LOUNGE, INC. dba HILLTOP LOUNGE, 1100 N. Dodge. RES. 80-
136, p. 200, -ISSUING A CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 80-138, p. 202,
APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR MARK BECKMAN dba GUNNER'S
LOUNGE, 1310 Highland Ct. Res. 80-139, p. 203, APPROVING CLASS B
BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-140, p. 204, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR FOUR
CUSHIONS INC., dba CONTROL TOWER, 18-20 S. Clinton.
Motions: To approve disbursements in the amount of
$2,011,922.66 for the period of 3/1/80 through 3/31/80, as
recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Directing the
Traffic Engr. to install stop signs at the intersection of Linn and
College Streets so as to create a three-way stop situation. Setting
a public hearing on 5/6/80 on an Ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the
Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, by adding definitions for
apprentice electrician and electrical contractor and by amending
certain requirements for obtaining electrical permits and license.
Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Daniel
Bray, representing owners of Lot 11 in'Penny Bryn Addition (Part 1),
re installation of sidewalks. Julia Lyons, from Clear Creek High
School, re proposed hotel in Iowa City. Petition signed by eight
families re Foster Road. Memo from Traffic Engr. re loading zone on
Jackson Avenue, noted.
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Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Mark Bees
for a Greek River Run on 4/24/80 from 3:30 to 4:15 P.M., approved.
Res. 80-141, Bk. 61, p. 205, AUTHORIZING ABANDONED BICYCLE SALE.
Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. Affirmative roll call
vote on Consent Calendar unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Lynch absent.
Councilmember Perret announced that minutes of the Steering
Committee on Planning Reorganization will be in next week's packet.
Perret commented on Washington Street bridge bids and the letter to
Congressmen re support for transit. He also expressed concern re Westwind
Condominium Complex recreational clubhouse that has not been constructed.
City Manager Berlin will check into the matter as it relates to the City.
Councilmember Erdahl arrived 7:40 P.M. Councilmember Neuhauser called
attention to the interest expressed by Cedar Rapids in obtaining Amtrak
rail service and thought that the abandoned Rock Island route thru Iowa
City was more feasible. Mayor Balmer reported on a meeting he attended
with City Manager Berlin, Chamber of Commerce, and representatives of
B.D.I. re economic growth.
Recommendation of the Committee on Community Needs that the Lower
Ralston Creek Neighborhood Revitalization Project be finished before
pursuing any new projects, noted.
Moved by Nauhauser, seconded by Vevera, to defer designation of
preferred developer for Urban Renewal Parcel No. 64-1 in downtown Iowa
City for one week. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch absent.'"
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to reject all bids and re -
advertise for the construction of the Washington Street bridge deck
replacement. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-142, Bk. 61,
pp. 206-207, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY SENIOR
CITIZENS CENTER, to Burger Construction for general contract work; RES.
80-143, Bk. 61, pp. 208-209, to Modern Piping, Inc. for mechanical
contract work; RES. 80-144, Bk. 61, pp. 210-211, to White Electric for
electrical work; RES. 80-145, Bk. 61, pp. 212-213, to Hockenbergs for
kitchen equipment. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch
absent.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-146, Bk. 61,
p. 214, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PARCEL NO. 5, OWNED BY RONALD JOHNSON).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to defer indefinitely the
resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an
agreement with the City of Hills concerning the annexation of railroad
right-of-way. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lynch absent,
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Moved bPerret seconded 215, SUPPORTING THE 'FEDERAL REVENUEahl SHARING PROGRAM. , to adot RES.BAffirmatlive troll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lynch absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 28-3 AND SECTION 28-36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA
CITY
IOWA.
for the reapprentice plumbers, allows fruse Ofloop-typevnting system, be
given first vote for passage. Ronald Burkett, Bd. of Examiners of
Plumbers, was present to answer questions. No one was present with
questions. Counciimember Lynch arrived 7:50 P.M. Motion to consider
carried unanimously, 7/0. Motion on first vote for passage carried,
5/0/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser,
Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Nays: none. Abstaining: Balmer, Lynch.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn the meeting, 7:50
P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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COMPLETE 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, Helling, Ryan, Siders,
Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-12, Side 1,
1498-2337.
ayor
laimed
1980;MTributetorCorac Pollock Day BetterHearing
r11,g and 19805 OlderMAmericans'
Month, May, 1980; and Rosella Duerksen Appreciation Day, Saturday,
May 10, 1980.
Mayor Balmer announced the addition of a motion setting a public
ard reulations.
hearingn an ndment e Code
ggitms.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,
CIGARETTE PERMIT. ISSUING A
Resolutions, Book 61: RES. 80-159 P.
30,
WORK DONE ON THE TRUCK WASH BUILDING BY R KIS2HOMEACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTE
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.
PUBLICublic HEARINGhearings:
FOR5/13/80 ON PLANS, SPECIFIP. 233, SETTING
CATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS -
SIDEWALK REPAIR
RESP63,
ROG A (g RT SIDE AND HICKORY HILL
NEIGHBORHOODS).
HEARING FOR 5/13/80 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS34FORM OFICONTRACTC
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,
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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 for 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.
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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 by amending
certain requirements for obtaining electrical permits and license.
Ferrell Turner, Chairperson of the Electrical Bd., appeared and
expressed concerns re wording of certain sections. Jim Hynes, 621
Dearborn, also appeared. Staff will meet with Turner and report
back.
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 Zoning Commission for an
unexpired term ending 5/l/82. Both appointments will be made at the
6/10/80 meeting of the City Council.
Councilmember Neuhauser questioned the status of the zoning
ordinance. City Manager Berlin will give update in the near future.
Councilmember Neuhauser asked the matter re the new sewer for the
County Home be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for
consideration at their next meeting. City Manager Berlin pointed out
that the Bd. of Supervisors had been scheduled to appear at Monday's
informal session for discussion, and that the next Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting would not be held until the following
Thursday, so the item would be scheduled later for Council
discussion. Mayor Balmer announced that Dick Plastino would be
leaving his position as Public Works Director soon and expressed
appreciation for his fine work. A letter of appreciation will be
sent from Council. Councilmember Perret commended Angie Ryan for her
work and wished her continued success on her new job.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perrot, authorizing the Legal
Department to accept the offer of settlement in Amerex v. City and
i authorizing payment of $45,000. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 80-165,
Bk. 61, p. 237, SETTING SPECIAL BUS FARES, for 5/14/80 in
conjunction with the promotion of "Iowa Freedom Day". 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, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch.
Nays: Vevera.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, authorizing the signing
of an application to IDOT for use of highway right-of-way for Ia-Ill
Gas & Elec, for gas main Hwy. 6/Scott Blvd. Motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
FIICAOFILME' BY
JORM MIC R�LA8
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May 6, 1980
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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 u:aOHN
7/0.
R. DAL ER, MAYOR
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ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
MICROFILMED 0Y
JORM MICR�LA9
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