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Home My WebLink About1980-04-08 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES April 8, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/8/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, HelliRoberts, Hayek, tolfus, KarrntCouncilluminut minutes on Tape 80-9,, ng, Side 2, 1030-1593. Mayor Balmer read the following proclamations: Substance Abuse . Prevention Week, April 13-19, 1980. DrGene Gronewold, representing MECCA, thanked the Council for the personal endorsement; Muscular Dystrophy Day, April 12, 1980; Iowa City Public Library Week, April 11-18, 1980; Private Property Week, April 13-19, 1980, Mayor Balmer announced two changes in the Consent Calendar. The addition of item 3c.(4) re seasonal beer permit for Finkbine Golf Course and the deletion of item 3e.(2) setting a public hearing on an amendment to the electrical code. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, 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., 3/25/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.- 3/11/80; Housing Comm. -3/5/80 b continued mtg. of 3/7/80; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -3/18/80. LIQUORermit PERMITFOR CLASS eutions Book 61: RES. 80.122 p. CHRIS'WIILKE dba WILKE'S LOUNGE,1 122 W82, right. RES. 80C 123, p. 183, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 80-124, p. 184, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE. RES. 80-125, p. 185, APPROVING CLASS B SEASONAL BEER PERMIT FOR IOWA STATE BOARD OF REGENTS dba FINKBINE GOLF COURSE. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $2,100,734.12 for the period of 2/1/80 through 2/29/80, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Motion setting a public hearing on 4/15/80 on an 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 regulating the minimum sized vent pipes and waste pipes. RES. 80-126, BK. 61, P. 186, ACCEPTING PAVING AND STORM SEWER ON FOSTER ROAD IN CONWAY'S ADDITION, as constructed by Metro Pavers, Inc. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Eric Nelson and Nancy Hauserman urging the Council not to appeal the Iowa Civil Rights Commission decision in the Eaton case. William Bender re the Bikeway Plan. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES JAL: 6 i I 7,27 I !"�'pcil Activities h,.ril 8, 1980 Page 2 Applications for use of streets and public grounds: Iowa City Jaycees for a Walk for Mankind to benefit Project Concern 4/26/80, from 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.; American Federal Savings and Loan for the use of the sidewalk at 137 East Washington to offer free popcorn during their grand opening from 2/1/80 to 2/12/80, approved. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. A public hearing was held to consider the vacation of College Street between Capitol and Madison Streets. City Manager Berlin stated he had conveyed the concerns expressed by the Council in informal session to Mr. Bezanson from the University. Several Councilmembers expressed a desire to meet with Bezanson re trafffic matters on the west side. After discussion, it was decided to wait to schedule such a meeting until after the Melrose Court Committee had time to discuss the problem. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and that the ORDINANCE 80-2991, BK, 17, p. 18, AMENDING SECTION 8.10.35.2 (SIGN ORDINANCE) OF APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY,IOWA, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The following people appeared for public discussion: Jim Barfuss, 302 Melrose, re the Eaton case. Robert Long, 3005 Bradford, representing Iowa City Federation of Labor, re 5 Councilmembers residing in District B, the firing of Patricia Brown and the Eaton case. Recommendations of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission that the request by Hawkeye CableVision, Inc., for an extension of the April 18, 1980, deadline for 25% availability of service be denied and that the City of Iowa City assess from Hawkeye CableVision, Inc., one-half the maximum daily i penalty ($50.00 per day) for the first 30 days past the deadline, and thereafter assess the maximum daily penality ($100.00 per day) until such time as 25% availability is achieved, noted. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to set a public hearing for 5/13/80 on the request by Hawkeye CableVision, Inc., for an extension of the April 18, 1980, deadline for 25% availability of service. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. k public hearing was held on the final plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate for the Scott Blvd. Improvement Project. James Shive, Engr. for B.D.I., appeared re concerns for grade. City Manager Berlin stated that matter would be scheduled for informal discussion on Monday. Jerry Atkins, 3417 Shamrock Drive, also appeared re the grade and other concerns. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to defer item 9 approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate for the Scott Blvd. Improvement Project. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES �i� 714? e_ ro"�ncil Activities April 8, 1980 Page 3 Councilmember Erdahl stated that he felt the City could not afford the project and that he intended to vote against it. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to appoint A. Mori Constantino, 407 Brown, to fill an expired term ending 1/1/81 on the Human Rights Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to re -appoint Kathleen Graf, 109 N. Van Buren and appoint Mark Koenig, 625 Emerald St., and Carol Karstens, 34 Deerfield Commons, to fill vacancies on the Housing Commission expiring 5/1/83. Motion carried unanimously, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to reappoint Jane Jakobsen, 1204 E. Washington and Richard Blum, 2041 Rochester Ct., to the Planning and Zoning Commission for terms expiring 4/1/85 or until the zoning ordinance is completed and stagger their resignations. Councilmember Roberts questioned why the barricade at the end of Windsor Drive has been removed. City Manager will investigate. Council - member Perret reported on the Transportation Committee of Regional Planning. Mayor Balmer announced he would be unable to serve on the committee. Councilmember Erdahl volunteered to fill the vacancy. seconded 187-188,�e AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL yDEFERREDtCOMPENSATION t RES. BPLANS, BK. Resolup. tion adopted, 5/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch. Nays: Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORDINANCE 80- 2992, Bk. 17, p. 19, AMENDING THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE PIPE BY PROVIDING FOR AN EXCEPTION, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that the ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetthatings the ecoor to nd consideration andtvotewhich be waivedflandlthatassed be ORDINANCEu80-2993, Bk. 17, pp. 20-21, AMENDING SECTION 3302(d) OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1976 EDITION, AS ADOPTED BY CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IWOA CITY, IOWA, (re distance in open parking garages), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent, MICROFILMED DY JORM MICR�/LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MDI NES 71/ ' a (ft"bcil Activities April 8, 1980 Page 4 Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn the meeting 8:20 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. A I OL US, CL RK MICROFILMED DY JORM MICR�LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR City of Iowa Cr" MEMORANDUM DATE: April 4, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Block 64. Notice of appointments to an advisory panel on operations and management Copy of letter from Mayor Balmer to the President of the Board of Education expressing appreciation for support for the school crossing guard program. Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding crossing guards. Memorandum from Director of Parks and Recreation and Acting Director of Planning and Program Development regarding staffing for the Riverfront Commission. Memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding Freeway 518/County Home Sewer. Copy of letter from Director of Public Works to Mr. Bruce Glasgow regarding public ownership of subdivision streets. Memorandum from League of Iowa Municipalities regarding Senate Joint Resolu 2001. Memorandum from JCRPC regarding highlights of recent Kansas City trip. Copy of letter from American Television and Communications Corporation to the Chairperson of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission and the City Manager. Minutes of staff meeting of April 2, 1980. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i 1 City of Iowa Citc I MEMORANDUM DATE: April 4, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Block 64. Notice of appointments to an advisory panel on operations and management Copy of letter from Mayor Balmer to the President of the Board of Education expressing appreciation for support for the school crossing guard program. Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding crossing guards. Memorandum from Director of Parks and Recreation and Acting Director of Planning and Program Development regarding staffing for the Riverfront Commission. Memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding Freeway 518/County Home Sewer. Copy of letter from Director of Public Works to Mr. Bruce Glasgow regarding public ownership of subdivision streets. Memorandum from League of Iowa Municipalities regarding Senate Joint Resolu 2001. Memorandum from JCRPC regarding highlights of recent Kansas City trip. Copy of letter from American Television and Communications Corporation to the Chairperson of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission and the City Manager. Minutes of staff meeting of April 2, 1980. 10r • .cam k* MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES m I 1 City of Iowa Citc I MEMORANDUM DATE: April 4, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding Block 64. Notice of appointments to an advisory panel on operations and management Copy of letter from Mayor Balmer to the President of the Board of Education expressing appreciation for support for the school crossing guard program. Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding crossing guards. Memorandum from Director of Parks and Recreation and Acting Director of Planning and Program Development regarding staffing for the Riverfront Commission. Memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding Freeway 518/County Home Sewer. Copy of letter from Director of Public Works to Mr. Bruce Glasgow regarding public ownership of subdivision streets. Memorandum from League of Iowa Municipalities regarding Senate Joint Resolu 2001. Memorandum from JCRPC regarding highlights of recent Kansas City trip. Copy of letter from American Television and Communications Corporation to the Chairperson of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission and the City Manager. Minutes of staff meeting of April 2, 1980. 10r • .cam k* MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES m I