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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 :d ICROFILMEO DY JORM MIC R�1L Ala CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIIIES 1895-2440 Informal Council Page 2 March 31, 1980 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. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 4/1/80 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is 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 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r� 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 r 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. MICROFILMED OY JORM MICR LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • 0 ES MOINES 0 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 Cle �J R. BALMER, MAYOR s IE TOLF CI Y CLERK Submitted on 4/7/80 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES u 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. NICROFILnED BY JORM MICR(�1 LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES IdDINES Council Activities April 1, 1980 Page 2 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, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities April 1, 1980 Page 3 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 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 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. A 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 MICROFILMED DY JORM MICR(�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS . DES hI01NES Council Activities April 15, 1980 Page 2 Council 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 I meeting dual taxdetermined. coulbe C b drivers. City �Manager Berlin will report back. licensing i 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. NICROFILMEO BY JORM MIC R�LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities April 15, 1980 Page 3 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 �l ;OOR OHN R. BAL AA1E�W—t--- MICROFILMED jL: JORM MIC RBCEDAR RAPIDS • DESES 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 iat 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. 141CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 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 MICROFILMED OY JORM MICR �LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIRES s. , 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 MICROFILMED OY JORM MICR �LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIRES