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Home My WebLink About1980-04-15 Minutes numbereda COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES APRIL 15, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 4/15/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:45), Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Woito, Schmeiser, Laverty, Kucharzak, Siders, Karr. Council minutes -Tape-recorded on Tape 80-9, Side 2, 1029 -End and Tape 80-12, Side 1, 1- 482. Mayor Balmer proclaimed April 20-27, 1980, as Community Pride Week. Moved by Perret, 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 mtg., 4/1/80, subject to correction by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Appeals -3/27/80; Housing Comm. 4/2/80; Housing Appeals Bd.-3/13/80. Permit Resolutions, Book 61: RES. 80-128, p. 189, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR PESTER DERBY OIL COMPANY dba PESTER DERBY, 606 S. Riverside. Correspondence: Alan Bohanan, of UAY Bd., expressing appreciation for Council's continued support of the UAY programs. Sharon Lust, Chrp. of the DPO Safety Committee, expressing appreciation for continuing the adult crossing guard program at its present level for the remainder of the 1979- 80 school year. Charles Eble expressing concern about the "over - illuminated" approach and grounds at ACT's new facility and the proposed beltway, referred to the City Manager for reply. Wilfred and Georgina Yeggy objecting to the extension of Foster Road, referred to the City Manager for reply. Applications for streets and public grounds: Kathy McKirchy, on behalf of Iowa City Federation of Labor, for use of Blackhawk Minipark for observance of Big Business Day, 4/17/80, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 P. M., approved. Councilmember Neuhauser commented on the letter from Eble re "over -illuminated" grounds and stated she felt it appropriate for the Planning & Zoning Commission to set some regulations in residential areas. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. A public hearing was held to consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, to delete all or part of Foster Road as an arterial street. The following individuals appeared: William Sueppel, 1408 Bristol Drive, representing several residents of the Northside; John Huntley, 1600 Prairie du Chien; Jerri Bricker, 1506 Prairie du Chien; Jim Walters, 1303 LUkirk; Charles Ruppert, N. Dubuque Rd.; Gary Gussin, 1735 N. Dubuque Rd.; Mary Anne Pauley, 1113 St. Clements. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views on Foster Road. Mayor Balmer announced that further discussion would be scheduled for informal MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES -ZE1 7& (7 7/a7 inn i 761 1 770 L—L.Li 7'7.2 ''7722 i 7� 77� /J 1 r� 1 Council Acf.`,ties April 15, 1,,,0 Page 2 Council discussion on the 28th of April. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the correspondence from Charles Ruppert be placed on file. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, Councilman Erdahl arrived, 7:45 P.M. The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission to approve the preliminary and final plat of Empire Addition, noted. f The following II Ginter Avenue, re aeMayorpared &D Co ncill fo mliofdiscussigovernment; De nison: Arlaa Ryan, 1328 Meadowbrook Estates, re possible conflict of interests in Freeway 518; Jim Walters, 1303 Lukirk, re Eaton appeal. t A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Section 28-3 and Section 28-36 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa. Richard Taylor, #118 Baculis Trailer Ct., appeared and expressed concern re loop -type plumbing venting system. Staffinembers Kucharzak and Siders present for discussion. Council requested that a representative of each Board or Commission attend Council meetings when a public hearing is scheduled that relates to their area. Letters from Cedar Rapids Plumbing Insp. & Camp Dresser and McKee, Inc. Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy, for an unexpired term ending 1/1/82, on the Board of Adjustment, Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to appoint Linda Lanza-Kaduce, 412 E. Bloomington and Mark Eglseder, 1407 Crosby Lane to two vacancies on the Mayor's unanilmously, 7/0, aloyment llrCouncilmembe sd for three ear presents expiring 4/15/83. Motion carried The two vacancies to the Resources Conservation Commission will be re - advertised. Moved by Roberts, seconded b 1122 Penkridge, to the Board of Appeals for annunch expireto d term endpoint ingtl2/31/80 Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer asked Councilmembers to look at their summer calendars and let staff know when they would be out of town so that the summer schedule for Council meeting could be determined. Councilmember Neuhauser questioning the licensing of individual taxicab drivers. City Manager Berlin will report back. City Manager Berlin announced that Senior Center bids had been opened, and that they were considerably below estimates, Council will be receiving information in next Friday's packet. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-129, Bk. 61, pp, 190-191, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO FREEWAY 518 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. Resolution adopted, Vevera, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Palmer, Lynch. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Move by DIRECTINGdTHE Roberts DELIVERYseconded OF CONSTRUCTIONVevera WARRANTStINRES. PAYMENT00F Bk. CONTRACT, to Parkview Co. C to, in the amount of $30,414.35. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRI�/L AB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES Council Ac^ities April 15, 1..00 Page 3 Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-131, Bk. 61, pp. 722 193-194, AUTHORIZING DISPOSITION OF A PORTION OF VACATED SAND LAKE DRIVE TO JAMES ROBERT SCHINTLER AND BRENDA L. SCHINTLER; RONALD WILLIAM SCHINTLER AND MARILYN ANNE SCHINTLER; RICHARD JOSEPH SCHINTLER AND BARBARA J. SCHINTLER, ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS,re S. Gilbert St. project. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-132, Bk. 61, pp. 79D 195 196, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH CHARLES J. J. MCCLURE & ASSOCIATES, INC., OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, I for remodeling of Civic Center HVAC systems. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, j all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-133, Bk. 61, p. N1 If I 197, APPROVING FINAL PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE FOR I THE SCOTT BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT -PHASE I. Resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Erdahl. Councilmember Roberts expressed concern re comments made by William Sueppel at the informal Council meeting about the BDI project. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-134, Bk. 61, p. 198, AMENDING THE PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR FY1981 BY REINSTATING A BUILDING INSPECTOR POSITION UNTIL OCTOBER 1, 1980. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved euh ded ordinances mustN be aconsidered nand otedeonefortpass ge two Counhat the rule cilrmeetings that prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed and suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 80-2994, Bk. 17, pp. 22-24, AMENDING SECTION 23-21(b), (1)b AND SECTION 33-167(a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO PROVIDE NOTICE BY FIRST CLASS MAIL PRIOR TO IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES FOR ACCUMULATED VIOLATIONS AND PRIOR TO DISCONTINUANCE OF WATER SERVICE FOR DELINQUENT WATER SERVICE ACCOUNTS, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn, 10:00 P.M. Motion carried, 7/0. JOHN R. BALMER, M OR M AN K RR, FE PTff TMTLTW MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR(DLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES V City of Iowa C: j ��- MEMORANDUM DATE: April 11, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Copy of letter from Representative Phillip E. Tyrrell regarding the Linda Eaton case.94 Material from the City Manager's office: a. Memorandum concerning luncheon at Mercy Hospital b. Copy of memorandum to Human Rights Commission regarding meeting c. Copy of letter to Heritage Equities regarding Block 64 d. Copy of letter to Mr. William Sueppel, President of BDI, in reply to letter regarding repair of railroad crossing at Heinz Road Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding undergrounding,of electrical lines in central business district. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. "Three-way stop at Linn and College b. Preparation of state transit grant - c. Possible relocation of Highway 6 to Interstate 80 d. Street Division work program for summer _ Memorandum from Planning and Program Development regarding City/County Fringe Committee. Minutes of Steering Comnittee on Planning Reorganization meetings of March 24 March 31, and April 7. Minutes of staff meeting of April 9, 1980. 4?0401a. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES N I I I I� I _I City of Iowa Cit'`) MEMORANDUM DATE: April 11, 1900 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Copy of letter from Representative Phillip E. Tyrrell regarding the Lir Eaton case. Material from the City Manager's office: a. Memorandum concerning luncheon at ifercy Hospital b. Copy of memorandum to Human Rights Comnission regarding meetinc c. Copy of letter to Heritage Equities regarding Block 64 d. Copy of letter to Mr. William Sueppel, President of BDI,in rep] to letter regarding repair of railroad crossing at Heinz Roac Memorandum from the Director of (lousing and Inspection Services regardi undergrounding of electrical lines in central business district. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. -Three-way stop at Linn and College b. Preparation of state transit grant c. Possible relocation of Highway 6 to Interstate 00 d. Street Division work program for suniner Memorandum from Planning and Program Development regarding City/County Committee. Minutes of Steering Comnittee on Planning Reorganization meetings of Ma March 31, and April 1. Minutes of staff meeting of April 9, 1900. Memo from Development Coord, re review of Hotel proposal MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES n