HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-04-15 Council minutesINFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
MARCH 31, 1980
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: March 31, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room
at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Erdahl, Lynch, Perret, Neuhauser 0:45 PM)
Vevera (1:45 PM). Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Schmeiser,
Boothroy, Milkman, Hencin
TAPE-RECORDED on Reel M80-10,.Side 2, 1462 to End, and Reel 80-11, Side 1, 1-235
VISITORS: Mayor Balmer announced that the Social Studies Class from Clear Creek,
Tiffin, were present to observe Council's informal discussion.
APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMM.
Bikeway Balmer called attention to memo from Milkman in 3/28 packet. 1462-1895
Pentacrest Gardens Apts. Amendment to LSRD- Boothroy reported that the PAZ
Colmission a requested that the access across from Capital St. be
opened. There were no Council objections.
Neuhauser and Vevera arrived, 1:45 PM.
Annexation A reement with Cit of Hills Schmeiser outlined the three issues
addressed n t e agreement. ounc suggested that a provision be added
to the agreement that if the railroad project falls thru, Hills would de -
annex the land, also if, in the future, Iowa City annexes land adjacent to
the railroad, Hills would de -annex the 'finger' of railroad property. The
City Development Board approved the request from Hills, and Hills will work
out an agreement with Iowa City. Staff will request inf
the alternatives for financing from Atty. Honohan.ormation regarding
Ord. Amendin Si n Ordinance Allow signs on corner lots, American Federal
Sav ngs 8 oan request. Council requested to give all considerations.
COUNCIL AGENDA - COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Staff will check to see if there are two-hourmeters in other perimeter
areas, regarding Kelley request for Mental Health Center, 500 College.
2. Regarding Chip Seal Project, staff
poor job. is investigating reasons for the
3. Perret called attention to the letter from DOT concerning the reroute
of Highway 6 to 180. (Mar. 4) Existing US 6 will become Iowa 600.
Future reverting of the Highway to City status would be expensive
for maintenance.
4. It was noted that the memo from Public Works re adequacy of lighting
at intersection of Ridge Road and Dubuque Road did not address the
question.
5. Neuhauser called attention to the City Mgr. memo re existing Wastewater
Treatment Plant, & interest of University to purchase. She stated that
she would like to keep the property on the tax rolls, A would consider
selling to the Univ. only as the final alternative. Councilmembers
would like to discuss the request with University representatives.
6. Berlin will distribute the written instructions used by Animal
Control regarding policy used in picking up dogs. Legal is reviewing
the draft of the new ordinance.
1. Neuhauser expressed concern that the Planning Reorganization Committee
had not discussed the structure or commitment for support of the
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organization. Perret outlined future discussions. School Board
will provide input. Councilmembers priorities are. Transportation,
and Human Services as per previous discussion. Erdahl & Roberts
reported on status of Urban Fringe committee report. Roberts
called attention to the fact that transit could not implement route
changes and submit a grant application at the same time. He thought
that Regional Planning was doing the application. City Mgr. will
explain the problem.
SWIMMING POOL TASK COMMITTEE 2400-2718
Chrp. Pat Hayek present. Memo and recommendations distributed in 3/28 packet.
$10,000 will be needed for schematic,design. Governmental agencies being
contacted include Coralville, North Liberty, University Heights, Iowa City,
and Johnson Co. Board of Supervisors. Location could be at Iowa City West
High School or Northwest Jr. High, Coralville. $250,000 has been entered
in FY'82 Capital Improvements schedule. There were no objections to adopting
a Resolution Endorsing the Concept of Shared/Joint Use Swimming Pool for the
community. Clerk to post addition to agenda on bulletin board.
SENIOR CENTER
Ber Bn isc osed that fifty sets of plans had been requested the first day
that the proposal was available.!
SMALL CITIES PROJECT 2718 -End
Memo on third year of Lower Ralston Creek Project, noted. Erdahl asked
that'some funding be used for inspection and rehab in Northside area.
Council discussed the time schedule and funding, both Small Cities and Reel 80-11
entitlement funds, workload, staffing and backlog of other projects such Side 1,
as Senior Center, & North and South Branch of Ralston Creek Dams. Balmer 1-230
stated that the consensus was to proceed with the Ralston Creek Neighbor-
hood Project and finish it. Schmeiser noted that altho they will be
looking ahead to other projects, some planning might be done, probably not
implementation.
BUDGET DISCUSSION Discussion will be deferred.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Conference Room, 3:30 P.M. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts to adjourn
to executive session under Sec. 28.A.6(lc) to discuss strategy with counsel
in matters that are presently in litigation, where disclosure would be likely
to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that
litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0. Staffinembers present
Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Hayek, Ryan, Wioto, Keating. Council discussed
Amerex & Eaton lawsuits. The City Clerk was directed to add a motion to
the 4/1/80 Council agenda to appeal the District Court decision in Amerex
Corp. vs City of Iowa City to the Supreme Court of Iowa, and to post this
addition on .the bulletin board. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts to
adjourn, 5:35 PM. Motion carried unanimously. Tape-recorded on Reel N18
Side 1, 1149 to end and Side 2, 1-348.
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MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 4/1/80
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/1/80, 7:30
P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding.
Councilmembers present: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser,
Perret (7:40), Roberts (7:42), Vevera. Absent:
Erdahl.
Mayor Balmer presented a special commendation
placque to William Nusser for his 14 years of
outstanding and dedicated service on the Civil
Service Commission, and similar comments were made
by Councilman Vevera.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Neuhauser, 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., 3/18/80, subject to correction
by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd.
of Appeals-3/13/80; Design Review Committee-
3/12/80; 3/19/80; Senior Center.Comm.-3/6/80;
Riverfront Comm.-3/19/80; Airport Comm.-
3/20/80; United Action for Youth-2/20/80.
Permit Resolutions, Bk. 61: RES. 80-116,
p. 174, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR PERMIT FOR
TOWNCREST INN, LTD. dba TOWNCREST INN, LTD.,
10118 Arthur Street.
Correspondence: .Mrs. Donald teifste re
appeal of ruling by the Civil Rights Comm.,
referred 'to the City Manager for reply.
Juanita.Kosier re Bikeways Plan, referred to
City Manager for reply. Verne Kelley from the
Mental Health Center re changing parking meter
from one hour to two hours in the 500 block of
College. Don Benda of the PALS Board
expressing appreciation for the Council
continued support.
Application for use of streets and public
grounds: Carol Weichman for the Muscular
Dystrophy Superdance participants to walk from
the Field House to the Pentacrest and return
4/12/80 from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M., approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl,
Perret,,Roberts absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to
adopt 'RES: '80-117, Bk. 61, p. 175, ADOPTING
BIKEWAYS REPORT AND PLAN AS AN AMENDMENT TO THE
IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR LAND USE,
TRAFFICWAYS, AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES. Affirmative
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official Actions roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Perret,
Roberts absent. Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to
April 1, lAeO Moved by 176 TO APPROVE AN
Pane 2 adopt RES. 80-118, Bk. 61, p• SCALE
AMENDMENT RESIDENTIAL THE DEVELOPMENT INPRA pOF PENTACRESTEGARDEN
APARTMENTS. Affirmative Robell callrts absent,vote unanimous,
4/0, Erdahl, Perret, seconded by Lynch,
Moved by Neuhauser, the Mayor
defer action on a resoC�erkntouattest ran agreement
to sign and the City the annexation of
with the City of Hills conceonrcarried unanimously,
railroad right-of-way.
4/0, Erdahl, Perret, Robertsabsent.conded
by Vevera, THE
Moved by Neuhauser,
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.10.35.2 (SIG
ORDINANCE) OF APPENDIXeA OF THE CODEed OF9iRDINvenANCES
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be
irst
vote for, passage. Motion to consider carried, 4/0,,...
Erdahl, Perret, Roberts unanimous
ent. Roll 4/0, Erdahl, loPerrett
vote for passage
Roberts absent.
Councilmember Perret arrived 7:40 P.M.
Recommendation from the Senior
e nand
Commission ,that the Senior Center goals
objectives be accepted in final form were noted by
the Council. was held on the sanitary
A public hearing plan, 1979. Consultant
sewerage system facility P, City Engr.
Jim Kimm was present for the hearing.the Area
Charles S. Dept. °read Interior,s int James LuteyreRock
from: U.S. Dept. Dept- of the Army,
Isla Ecological Services; Engrs., Henry Pfeister,
Island District, Corp
Chief of Operations; and the Iowa State Historical
Dep., Adrian Anderson, Dir. Division Historic
Preserv'ation..-rived 7:4
Councilmembeer�Robeerrts av seconded by Perret, to
Moved by 177, ENDORSING THE
adopt RES. 80-119, Bk. 61, P•
CONCEPT OF A SHArmativeNT USE roll call vote0unanimous,
6/0, Erdahl absent.
City Atty. Hayek thanked William Nusser oof
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his help and time devoted in resolving a number been
trials the Civil Service
COseconded by Perret
involved in. Moved by Vevera
to authorize appeal of the District Court ldetosthe
in Amerex Corp. vs City of Iowa City,
6/0, Erdahl absSupreme Court of Iowa. Motion carried unanimously,
Neuhauser, nt seconded by Perret, to
Moved by 178-179. APPROVING
adopt RES. 80-120, Bk. 61, PP.
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CONTRACT AND BOND FOR THE 1980 MELROSE AVENUE
Official Actions SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT to
April 1, 111110 Weber Brothers of Mechanicsville, Iowa, for
Page 3 $15,093.70. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to
adopt RES. 80-121, Bk. 61, pp. 180-181, AWARDING
CONTRACT FOR STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE
II -B TO METRO PAVERS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR A TOTAL
PROJECT COST OF $839,152.40. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, THAT
THE ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3302(d) OF THE
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1976 EDITION, AS ADOPTED BY
CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, be
considered and given the first vote for passage.
Motion to consider arrried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl
absent. .Affirmative roll Call vote on first vote
for passage unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to
adjourn 7:45 P.M. Motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
act' ' ies is on file in the office of the City
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R. BALMER, MAYOR
s IE TOLF CI Y CLERK Submitted on 4/7/80
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
April 1, 1980
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/1/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser,
Perret (7:40), Roberts (7:42), Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers
present: Hayek, Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, Karr, Schmadeke. Council minutes
tape recorded on Tape 80-9, side 2, #290-453.
Mayor Balmer presented a special commendation placque to William Nusser
for his 14 years of outstanding and dedicated service on the Civil Service
Commission, and similar comments were made by Councilman Vevera.
Moved by Lynch, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or
adopted as presented:
Approval of. Official Actions, rpg. Council mtg., 3/18/80, subject
to correction by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Appeals -3/13/80; Design
Review Committee -3/12/80, 3/19/80; Senior Center Comm. -3/6/80;
Riverfront Comm. -3/19/80; Airport Comm. -3/20/80; United Action .for
Youth -2/20/80.
Permit Resolutions, Bk. 61: RES. 80-116, p. 174, APPROVING CLASS C
LIQUOR PERMIT FOR TOWNCREST INN, LTD. dba TOWNCREST INN, LTD., 10118
Arthur Street.
Correspondence: Mrs. Donald Leifste re appeal of ruling by the
Civil Rights Comm., referred to the City Manager for reply. Juanita
Kosier re Bikeways Plan, referred to City Manager for reply. Verne
Kelley from the Mental Health Center rechanging parking meter from one
hour to two hours in the 500 block of College. Don Benda of the PALS
Board expressing appreciation for the Council continued support.
Application for use of streets and public grounds: Carol Weichman
for the Muscular Dystrophy Superdance participants to walk from the
Field House to the Pentecrest and return 4/12/80 from 3:OO to 5:00 P.M.,
approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by. Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-117, Bk. 61, p.
175, ADOPTING BIKEWAYS REPORT AND PLAN AS AN AMENDMENT TO THE IOWA CITY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR LAND USE, TRAFFICWAYS, AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-118, Bk. 61, p.
176, TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF PENTACREST GARDEN APARTMENTS. .Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts absent.
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Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to defer action on a 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, 4/0, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, THE ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
8.10.35.2 (SIGN ORDINANCE) OF APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to
consider carried, 4/0, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts absent. Roll call on first
vote for passage unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts absent.
Councilmember Perret arrived 7:40 P.M.
Recommendation from the Senior Center Commission that the Senior Center
goals and objectives be accepted in final form with the following changes:
I. PRINCIPAL PURPOSE: The change to read PRINCIPAL PURPOSE: to support the
effort to maintain or improve a personally acceptable quality of life for
Johnson County senior citizens. 2. Purpose A, goal ld be changed to read,
"to develop and maintain an opening record-keeping system, and make
construction recommendationss relating to current and future problems to
better meet senior citizen needs and interest, to identify needed services
the community does not provide." These changes were noted by the Council.
A public hearing was held on the sanitary sewerage system facility plan,
1979. Consultant Jim Kimm was present for the hearing. City Engr. Charles
Schmadeke Lutey, Area ad letters into Supr. Ecological herecrd Services;r Dept• of Dthe Armyof RockInterior, Island
District, Corp of Engrs., Henry Pfeister, Chief of Operations; and the Iowa
State Historical Dep., Adrian Anderson, Dir. Division Historic Preservation.
Councilmember Roberts arrived 7:42 P.M.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-119, Bk. 61, p.
177, ENDORSING THE CONCEPT OF A SHARED/JOINT USE SWIMMING POOL FOR THE
COMMUNITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Mayor Balmer questioned the status of the committee on westside traffic.
City Manager Berlin said that an appointment had been made by Regional
Planning. Juanita Vetter, Secretary of the Planning and zoning Commission,
stated that letters were being sent to various groups for suggestions for
members. Mayor Balmer announced that Councilmember Erdhal was awaiting the
birth of his first child and would not be attending the meeting tonight.
City Atty. Hayek thanked William Nusser for his help and time devoted in
resolving a number of trials the Civil Service Commission has been involved
in. He also requested a motion authorizing the legal staff to file an appeal
in the Amerex case. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to authorize appeal
of the District Court decision in Amerex Corp. vs City of Iowa City, et al, to
the Supreme Court of Iowa. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-120, Bk. 61,
pp. 178-179. APPROVING CONTRACT AND BOND FOR THE 1980 MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY
SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT to Weber Brothers of Mechanicsville,
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Iowa, for $15,093.70. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl
absent. 1
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-121, Bk. 61,
pp. 180-181, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE
II -B TO METRO PAVERS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF
$839,152.40. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, THAT THE ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 3302(d) OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1976 EDITION, AS ADOPTED BY
CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, be considered and given the
first vote for passage. Motion to consider arrried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl
absent. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 6/0,
Erdahl absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 7:45 P.M. Motion
carried.
HN R. BALMER, MAYOR
MARIAN KARR, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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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,
a.
Absent: None. Staffmmbers
Berlin5eHelliing,e WoitO, Schmeiser,r Laverty, Kucharzak, Siders, Karr. present:
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.
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received
Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, that the following items and
as presented: , or approved, and/or adopted
Approval Of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 4/1/80, subject to
correction by the City Clerk.
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Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Appeals -3/27/80; Housing
Comm. 4/2/80; Housing Appeals Bd.-3/13/80.
Permit
ROVING CLA
BEER PERMIT Resolutions,
R1uPESTER Book61:
OILS COMPANY S. B dba PESTERPPDERBY, 606SSSC
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,
behalfofApplications on
IowaCity Federatinon of Labor, o rforguse of Blackhawk Mirounds: Kathnipa k�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
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on on the
h of Aril. Moved
seconded b
Vevera, that the corresponden et from Charles Ruppertbbe be 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.
The following people appeared for public discussion: Arla Haught, 1027
Ginter Avenue, re a Mayor & Council form of government; Dennis Ryan, 328
Meadowbrook Estates, re possible conflict of interests in Freeway 518; Jim
Walters, 1303 Lukirk, re Eaton appeal.
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, 11118
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.
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
Youth Employment Board for three year terms expiring 4/15/83. Motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The two vacancies to the Resources Conservation Commission will be re-
advertised. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Lynch, to appoint Robert Carlson,
1122 Penkridge, to the Board of Appeals
Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Counfor an unexpired term ending 12/31/80.
cilmembers present.
I 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
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b drivers. City �Manager Berlin will report back. licensing
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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, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts,
Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-130, Bk. 61, p. 192,
DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT, to
Parkview Co. in the amount of $30,414.35. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
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Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-131, Bk. 61, pp.
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.
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,
for remodeling of Civic Center HVAC systems. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-133, Bk. 61, p.
197, APPROVING FINAL PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE FOR
THE SCOTT BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT -PHASE I. Resolution adopted, 6/1, with
the following division Neuhauser, Pero Perret. Nays: Erdahl. Cof vote: uncilm tuber Roberts expressed concerncre
comments made by William Sueppel at the informal Council meeting about the BDI
project.
198, AMENDING THE hPERSONNEL eCLASSIFICATION PLANNeuhauser, toadoFORtFY198 1 BY RES.3REINSTATINGPA
BUILDING INSPECTOR POSITION UNTIL OCTOBER 1, 1980. Motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by
inthat
ordinances must be Neuhauser seconded
nand otedeonefortpass passage two Council hat the rule reetings
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
carried, 7/0.
MARIAN K. KARR, DEPUTY Ll TY CLERK
Vevera, to adjourn, 10:00 P.M. Motion
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
APRIL 14, 1980
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 14, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room
at the Civic Center, Mayor John Balmer presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Vevera, Erdahl, Lynch, Perret. Absent:
Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present
for certain discussions, as noted.
TAPE-RECORDED on Reel H80-11, Side 1, 2553 -End. Side 2, 1-2018.
APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMM. Boothroy, Plastino present. 2553 -End
Foster Road If Foster Road is extended in a straight alignment, it would
Take two houses, if it bends to the south, there is vacant land there for
a connection with Prairie du Chien Road. Taking two houses would result in
payment of damages.'Ooothroy outlined an alternative, using vacant property
owned by Glasgow, the City possibly having to purchase some land. The
existing segment of Foster Road is 33', 1 parking and 2 driving lanes. City
Mgr. Berlin stated that he did not favor the extra lane for parking. Place- Side 2,
ment of the road and development on the east side of Prairie du Chien were 1-271
discussed. One vacant lot there for accessibility to Prairie du Chien is
owned by 2 different owners, as an extension of their property.
Empire Addition -ACT Boothroy explained contingency in ACT LSNRD that before
an occupancy permit was issued, they would come in and subdivide. Discussion
® of previous arrangement will be clarified by Staff. Erdahl questioned name
being considered (ACT Circle). Perret called attention to the overlighting
of ACT area. Staff will investigate.
OLD CAPITAL MALL Jack Klaus, Old Capital representative, substituted for Don 271-551
Scatena who was to have presented the construction status progress report.
Timetable was outlined, with grand opening planned for 10/29/80. The outside
shell should be completed July/Aug. They have 82% of leases committed. He
also detailed financing arrangements. Ferret called attention to design changes,
After these are presented to the Design Review Comm., they will be brought to
Council. Perret also was disturbed over the external appearance of the Capital
House Apartments. Kucharzak noted that they are not finished.
SCOTT BOULEVARD PLANS/SPECIFICATIONS. Plastino, Farmer, Schmadeke, Bowers, 551-1200
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Chpresent. A so Atty. ueppe , Lyle Miller, John Willers present.for BDI.
Plastino outlined the area, so Council could see the five problems he was
going to discuss, and unless there was disagreement from Council, they have
been resolved. 81 -Grade of road, has been raised. N2. Fill dirt will be added
to where (not now existing)Heinz Road will match with Scott Road's new grade
at City cost. H3, As part of City cost, pave 35' back of the curb, in the
r -o -w. Alternative is for BDI to put it in when they build Heinz Road.
N4, At city cost, take dirt off high ground and move to low ground on
BDI land. High ground is between tracks and Heinz Road. Staff disagrees
with BDI on this. Out of 57,000 cu, yds. needed, only 20,000 cu, yds: would
be available. Scott will be flush with the railroad tracks. Overpass vs
cross -arm protection discussed. BDI has three 1 acre lots, which sell for
$20,000 each. The 42" storm sewer would cost $35,000. Council called
attention to this costly project which will benefit BDI. Sueppel noted
that BDI was giving the City a 50' strip of land, and altho Scott would
help the southeast Iowa City traffic pattern, it would not make their lots
worth more than presently. The entrance to the 3A parcel is from Heinz Road.
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Council eliminated the storm sewer alternative. Sueppel advised that the City
was not condemning property or assessing BDI any costs for paving of Scott,
treating them the same as all other owners along Scott. BDI is giving us the
r -o -w. We have easements for Scott Blvd, but will be obtaining deeds. Council
agreed to allow $20,000 to be allocated to resolve the issues presented.
UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITY SERVICES Ill THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT 1200-1780
Me Sc weer, & Ken aue a were present for Iowa -I .Gas & Electric.
Kucharzak called attention to his memo of 4/9, in the packet. Three buildings
were not on the memo, 2 belonging to the University and one omitted by error,
the Darling -Bender building, estimated to cost $1,500 for the service.
Properties not presently meeting City code will be encouraged to do so. It will
be more expensive for these properties. Bowers discussed disconnect pro-
visions. Anyone who has rewired since the Ord. was adopted for underground
service, was set up for underground service at no cost by Ia.-Ill.
Berlin stated that the staff would meet with all the properties/persons
involved, get feedback, and discuss again with Council. Staging for alley work
noted.
AGREEMENT VIITH DOT - 518 FREEWAY Reversion of Hwy. 218
Ber in ca a attention to a change in the agreement, specific year was listed
for when Highway N1, and portion running back on Riverside and Benton would be
done. Now it is tied to the construction season within which they do 518.
Perret called attention to his concerns over the possible reversion of Hwy.
218 to the City, and added maintenance costs.
RIDGE ROAD DRAINAGE Schmadeke present. 1780-1945
Schmadeke askec that Council delay the decision on what to do. The problem is
®more serious than he had anticipated. He would like to use City crews to go in
with fill to bring up the grade. The catch basin doesn't connect with anything.
Concensus was to await further information.on cost and legal review of city
liability. Vevera called attention to a problem at the end of Virginia Dr.
APPOINTMENTS
Resources Conservation Comm. vacancies will be readvertised. Council agreed to
appoint Carlson to the Board of Appeals, and to appoint Mark Eglseder and Linda
Lanza-Kaduce to the Mayor's Youth Employment Board. The report on energy will
be scheduled later. The future role of the commission will be scheduled for
the commission's discussion.
3 -WAY STOP SIGN COLLEGE/LINN 1945-2018
COuncl mem ers agree t a there should be temporary stop signs on the three
corners of College/Linn.
Meeting adjourned, 4;30 PM
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Page 2 Informal Council
April 14, 1980
Council eliminated the storm sewer alternative. Sueppel advised that the City
was not condemning property or assessing BDI any costs for paving of Scott,
treating them the same as all other owners along Scott. BDI is giving us the
r -o -w. We have easements for Scott Blvd, but will be obtaining deeds. Council
agreed to allow $20,000 to be allocated to resolve the issues presented.
UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITY SERVICES Ill THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT 1200-1780
Me Sc weer, & Ken aue a were present for Iowa -I .Gas & Electric.
Kucharzak called attention to his memo of 4/9, in the packet. Three buildings
were not on the memo, 2 belonging to the University and one omitted by error,
the Darling -Bender building, estimated to cost $1,500 for the service.
Properties not presently meeting City code will be encouraged to do so. It will
be more expensive for these properties. Bowers discussed disconnect pro-
visions. Anyone who has rewired since the Ord. was adopted for underground
service, was set up for underground service at no cost by Ia.-Ill.
Berlin stated that the staff would meet with all the properties/persons
involved, get feedback, and discuss again with Council. Staging for alley work
noted.
AGREEMENT VIITH DOT - 518 FREEWAY Reversion of Hwy. 218
Ber in ca a attention to a change in the agreement, specific year was listed
for when Highway N1, and portion running back on Riverside and Benton would be
done. Now it is tied to the construction season within which they do 518.
Perret called attention to his concerns over the possible reversion of Hwy.
218 to the City, and added maintenance costs.
RIDGE ROAD DRAINAGE Schmadeke present. 1780-1945
Schmadeke askec that Council delay the decision on what to do. The problem is
®more serious than he had anticipated. He would like to use City crews to go in
with fill to bring up the grade. The catch basin doesn't connect with anything.
Concensus was to await further information.on cost and legal review of city
liability. Vevera called attention to a problem at the end of Virginia Dr.
APPOINTMENTS
Resources Conservation Comm. vacancies will be readvertised. Council agreed to
appoint Carlson to the Board of Appeals, and to appoint Mark Eglseder and Linda
Lanza-Kaduce to the Mayor's Youth Employment Board. The report on energy will
be scheduled later. The future role of the commission will be scheduled for
the commission's discussion.
3 -WAY STOP SIGN COLLEGE/LINN 1945-2018
COuncl mem ers agree t a there should be temporary stop signs on the three
corners of College/Linn.
Meeting adjourned, 4;30 PM
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