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Home My WebLink About1980-04-22 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE 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. 80-137, 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. 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. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES E'M I r I - . ..... ;z; Council Activities April 22, 1980 Page 2 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 designdLion 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, i 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. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR;LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ffz aON 0 /�J M i`i Council Activities April 22, 1980 Page 3 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. No one was present with 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. ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR m i 0 1W_ City of Iowa C`r'y MEMORANDUM DATE: April 18, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Copy of letter to Senators Culver and Jepsen and Representative Leach regarding federal funding for the transit system. Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. Status of Neighborhood Site improvements Program b. Status of Spouse Abuse Shelter Memorandum from Rosemary Vitosh and Linda Noito regarding liability it Memorandum from Senior Building Inspector regarding Board of Appeals qualifications. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Reducing Melrose Court Traffic b. Sidewalks along Benton Street west of Estron c. Couty Home Sewer Copy of letter from Johnson County Attorney regarding County Care Faci sewer. Copy of letter from Mr. Randall Bezanson, University of Iowa, regardin the acquisition of existing City sewage disposal plant site. Copy of ordinances regarding licensing of cab drivers from Fort Madiso Burlington. Copy of two letters to members of Broadband Telecommunications Commiss the Telecommunications Specialist, Article: Hotels surpass shopping centers as best investment Memorandum from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding proposed workscope for UMTA Section B Funds. Minutes of staff meeting of April 16. Calendar for May 1980. Site Map for Pickard St,Public Housing Site Bid information on Senior Center Remodeling 4-18-80 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIIIES I I I 1W_ City of Iowa C`r'y MEMORANDUM DATE: April 18, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Copy of letter to Senators Culver and Jepsen and Representative Leach regarding federal funding for the transit system. Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. Status of Neighborhood Site improvements Program b. Status of Spouse Abuse Shelter Memorandum from Rosemary Vitosh and Linda Noito regarding liability it Memorandum from Senior Building Inspector regarding Board of Appeals qualifications. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Reducing Melrose Court Traffic b. Sidewalks along Benton Street west of Estron c. Couty Home Sewer Copy of letter from Johnson County Attorney regarding County Care Faci sewer. Copy of letter from Mr. Randall Bezanson, University of Iowa, regardin the acquisition of existing City sewage disposal plant site. Copy of ordinances regarding licensing of cab drivers from Fort Madiso Burlington. Copy of two letters to members of Broadband Telecommunications Commiss the Telecommunications Specialist, Article: Hotels surpass shopping centers as best investment Memorandum from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding proposed workscope for UMTA Section B Funds. Minutes of staff meeting of April 16. Calendar for May 1980. Site Map for Pickard St,Public Housing Site Bid information on Senior Center Remodeling 4-18-80 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIIIES i 1 City of Iowa Cly MEMORANDUM DATE: April 18, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Copy of letter to Senators Culver and Jepson and Representative Leach regarding federal funding for the transit system. Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development: a. Status of Neighborhood Site Improvements Program b. Status of Spouse Abuse Shelter Memorandum from Rosemary Vitosh and Linda 4loito regarding liability insural Memorandum from Senior Building Inspector regarding Board of Appeals qualifications. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Reducing Melrose Court Traffic b. Sidewalks along Benton Street west of Estron C. Couty home Sewer Copy of letter from Johnson County Attorney regarding County Care Facility sewer. Copy of letter from Mr. Randall Bezanson, University of Iowa, regarding the acquisition of existing City sewage disposal plant site. Copy of ordinances regarding licensing of cab drivers from Fort Madison and Burlington. Copy of two letters to members of Broadband Tel ecommin ica t ions Commission f the Telecommunications Specialist. Article: Hotels surpass shopping centers as best investment Memorandum from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding proposed workscope for UHTA Section 8 Funds. Minutes of staff meeting of April 16. Calendar for May 1980. Site Map for Pickard St,Public Housing Site Bid information on Senior Center Remodeling 4-18-80 MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 852 853