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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-04-08 Council minutes6 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 - F COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES March 25, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/25/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch (7:35), Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Roberts. Staffinembers present: Mose, Plastino, Milkman, Scholten, Tinklenberg, Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes Tape-recorded on Tape,80-9, Side 1, 2421 - End and Side 2, 1-290. Mayor Balmer proclaimed Wednesday, March 26, 1980, as a Day of Tribute to Coach of the Year, Lute Olson, All-American Ronnie Lester, and the Iowa Hawkeye Basketball Team. Councilman Lynch present, 7:35 P.M. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, 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., 3/11/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. iMinutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Library Trustees - 2/28/80; Resources Conservation Comm. -3/4/80; Bd. of Appeals- 2/14/80; Planning & Zoning Comm. -2/7/80 & 3/6/80; Committee on Community Needs -3/5/80; Housing Appeals Bd.-2/14/80. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 60: RES. 80-101, p. 139, APPROVING CLASS A LIQUOR PERMIT FOR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLDG. ASS'N INC. OF IOWA CITY dba KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 328 E. Washington. RES. 80.102,. p. 140, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR E -J CORP., INC. dba IOWA CITY RACQUET CLUB, I-80 & N. Dodge. RES. 80-103, p. 141, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR PERMIT AND RES. 80-104, p. 142, SUNDAY SALES FOR HOWARD JOHNSON CO. & MCLEAN ENTERPRISES, INC. dba HOWARD JOHNSON'S, N. Dodge St.. RES. 80-105, p. 143, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR PERMIT FOR DELIGHT FRANTZ dba H & D TAP, 800 S. Dubuque St. RES. 80-106; p. 144, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A BEER PERMIT. RES. 80-107, p. 145, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 80-108, Bk. 60, p. 146, ACCEPTING THE WORK ON THE SERVICE BUILDING ADDITION done by McComas-Lacina Construction Company. Correspondence: Iris Baskett re personnel reductions, referred to the City Manager for reply. Memo from Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition on George Street, noted. Applications for City Plaza Use Permit: Hardees of Plaza Centre One for fountain area for a performance on 5/10/80 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 P.M. by the Tri -City Symphony Youth Orchestra, approved. Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds: University of Iowa Student Senate for a Pabst Riverfest Run on 4/19/80 from 8:00 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRf LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities 1March 25, 1980 Page 2 A. LI. to 10:00 A.M., approved. Greek Week Committee for a raft race on Iowa River, on 4/25/80 at 3:30 P.M., approved. National Foundation for the Blind fora Bike -a -Thor on 4/27/80 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 1'. M., approved. Bicyclists of Iowa City, Downtown Association, and the Daily Iowan for' third Annual Old Capitol Criterium 5/11/80 from 1:00 to 8:08 P. M., approved. Affirmative- roll call voLe unanimous 6/0, Roberts absent. (nn1eo on plnlr,nrerr(Commission aamndmentthe reliminaryandnto� Large Scale Residential Development Plan of PenLacrest Garden Apartments, noted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing for 4/8/80, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, to consider the vacation of College Street between Capitol and Madison Streets. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing for 4/15/80, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, to consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, to delete all or part of Foster Roadas an arterial street. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Roberts absent. A pullii: hearing was held to consider. amending Section B. 10.35 .2 of Appen(lix A of the. Code of Ordinances of Iowa CiLy, Iowa, to permit bui Irlinys located on corner lots in all zones to erect all additional facia sign. No one appeared. A public hearing was held to consider amending the Comprehensive Plan to include as part, of the plan a Bikeways Plan. The following individuals appeared: Gertrude MacQueen, 454 Lexington Avenue; David Christ, R.R..M3; George Mather, chrp'Project GREEN, 606 Holt Avenue; Adrian Anderson, 1414 Plum. Staffinember Marianne Milkman was also present. Recommendation of the Committee on Community Needs that the proposed budget and Housing Assistance Plan for the Second Year Small Cities. application be approved, noted. The recommendations of the Resources Conservation Commission (items 1-9) re noted. tile Civic s Center HVAC repair, A public hearing was held on an Ordinance amending ;ecl.ion 3302((1) of the Uniform Building Code, 1976 Edition, as adopted toy Chapter 8 of 1,110 Code of o Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, to amend the provision; for distance to exits in open Parking garages. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on a proposal to convey the vacated portion Williams and Marilyn of Sand Lake Drive to James Robert and Brenda L. Schintler; Ronald Anne Schintler, as part of asettlement of ParceRichard5 Joseph of the South Gilbert Street Project. No one appeared. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities March 25, 1980 Page 3 A public hearing was held for Regional Transit Planning $ Programming Document. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-109, Bk. 60, p. 147, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY81 REGIONAL TRANSIT PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING (RTPP) DOCUMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Michele Fisher, 201 Woolf Avenue, to the Governor Lucas Square Commission for a three year term expiring 3/21/85. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Roberts absent. Councilmember Erdahl complimented Public Works Director Plastino on his recent letter to Merle Neubauer replying to questions raised at a Council meeting of 3/11/80. Councilmember Neuhauser stated she found the memo re mandated costs very interesting and requested that copies be sent to area Legislators and to the Iowa League of Municipalities.- She also requested further Council discussion re the appeal of the Amerex case. City Manager Berlin said an executive session was being planned for Monday. Mayor Balmer requested a discussion with members of the Riverfront Berlin said thatsParks and Recreation sand iCommission. the i Planning andZoningwouldnalso provide information to the Council for that meeting. Mayor Balmer also asked Councilmembers to contact Legislators urging the Iowa Senate to pass House File 2536 re the Housing Code in this Legislative session. Councilmember Perret reported on the latest session of the Steering Committee on Planning Reorganization. He also called attention to the, memo from JCRP re SMSA criteria, and to the next meeting with legislators, April 5. City Manager Berlin announced that, as per budget sessions earlier in the year, an Advisory Committee would be set-up to review the budget preparation and establishment of salaries. Any suggestions for individuals to serve on the Committee should be forwarded to him. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-110, Bk. 60, p. 148, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 4/8/80 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE SCOTT BLVD. PAVING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. The Public hearing will be held at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-111, Bk. 60, PP. 149-159, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST LETTERS OF INTENT FROM PROPERTY OWNERS ALONG SCOTT BLVD. Resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera, Balmer, Lynch. Nays: Erdahl. Absent:' Roberts. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuahuser, to adopt RES. 80-112, Bk. 60, P6160-164, 160-164, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH AMES ENGINEERING AND TESTING FOR DESIGN WORK ON STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE IIB. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES /") Council Activities March 25, 1980 Page. 4 Moved by Vevera, seconded by Per•ret, to adopt RES. 80-113, Bk. 60, pp. 165-171, ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF' CONTRACT .AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. 1 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt BES. 80-114, Bk. 60, p. 172, MAKING AWARD OF CONTRACT CONCERNING THE MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER LXIENSION ASSESSMENT PROJLCT TO WEBER BROS., MECHANICSVILLE, IOWA. Atfir•maLive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. j Moved by ErdahI, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-115, Bk. 60, p. 173, AUTHORIZING FILING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/SMALL CIfLES PROGRAM APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $775,000 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING ALL UNDER- STANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT. Affirma Live roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn, 8:20 P.M. :Motion carried unanimously. JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR ABBIL STOLFIIS, CITY CLERK i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 0 MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 3/25/80 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is a Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 3/25/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present; Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch (7:35), Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Roberts. Mayor Balmer proclaimed Wednesday, March 26, 1980, as a Day of Tribute to Coach of the Year, Lute Olson, AL1 -American Ronnie Lester, and the Iowa Hawkeye Basketball Team. Councilman Lynch present, 7:35 P.M. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera,'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., 3/11/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Library Trustees -2/28/80; Resources Conservation Comm. -3/4/80; 'Bd. of Appeals - 2/14/80; Planning & Zoning Comm. -2/7/80 & 3/6/80; Committee on Community Needs -3/5/80; Housing Appeals Bd.-2/14/80 Permit Resolutions, Bk. 60: RES. 80-101, P. 139, APPROVING CLASS A LIQUOR PERMIT FOR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLDG. ASSN INC. OF IOWA CITY, 328 E. Washington. RES. 80-102, p. 140, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR E -J CORP., INC. dba IOWA CITY RACQUET CLUB, I-80 & N. Dodge. RES. 80-103, P. 141, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR PERMIT AND RES. 80-104, p. 142, SUNDAY SALES FOR HOWARD JOHNSON CO. & MCLEAN1: ENTERPRISES, INC., N. Dodge St. RES. 80.105, p. 143, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR PERMIT FOR DELIGHT FRANTZ dba H & D TAP, 800.S.''Dubuque St. RES. 80-106, p. 144, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A BEER PERMIT. RES. 80-107, p. 145, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT. THE WORK ON THE SERVICE BUILDING ADDITIONPTING done by McComas-Lacina Construction Company, Correspondence: Iris Baskett re personnel reductions, referred to the City Manager for reply. Memo from Traffic Engr, re parking prohibition on George Street, noted. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Official Actions 1+arch 25, 1080 Page 9 1 Applications for City Plaza Use Permit: flardees of Plaza Centre One for fountain area for a performance on 5/10/80 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 P.M. by the Tri -City Symphony Youth Orchestra, approved. Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds: University of Iowa Student Senate for a Pabst Riverfest Run on 4/19/80 from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M., approved. Greek Week Committee for a raft race on Iowa River on 4/25/80 at 3:30 P. M., approved. National Foundation for the Blind for a Bike-a-Thon on 4/27/80 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 P.M., approved. Bicyclists of Iowa City, Downtown Association, and the Daily Iowan for Third Annual Old Capitol Criterium 5/11/80 from 1:00 to 8:00 P.M., approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous 6/0, Roberts absent. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve an amendment to the preliminary and final Large Scale Residential Development Plan of Pentacrest Garden Apartments, noted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing for 4/8/80, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, to consider the vacation of College Street between Capitol and Madison Streets. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved.by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing for 4/15/80, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council` Chambers,to consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, to delete all or part of Foster Road as an arterial —street. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Roberts absent. A public hearing was held to consider amending Section 8.10.35.2 of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, .to permit buildings located on corner lots in all zones to erect an additional facia sign. A public hearing was held to consider amending the Comprehensive Plan to include as part of the plan a Bikeways 'Plan. The following individuals appeared: Gertrude MacQueen, 454 Lexington Avenue; David Christ, R.R. #3; George Mather, chrp. Project GREEN, 606 Holt Avenue; Adrian Anderson, 1414 Plum. Recommendation of the Committee on Community Needs that the proposed ' budget and Housing Assistance Plan for the Second Year Small Cities application be approved, noted. The recommendations of the Resources Conservation MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES A Official Actions March 25, 1n80 Pane 3 Commission (items 1-9) re the Civic Center HVAC repairs, noted. A public rdinance amending hearing Secti n3302d)aof hthe Uniformeld on an BuildingCode, 1976 Edition, as adopted by Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, to amend the provisions for distance to exits in open parking garages. public hearing osal to convey thevacatedportion of S nd Lake to James Robert and Brenda L. Schintler; Ronald Williams and Marilyn Anne Schintler; and Richard Joseph and Barbara J. Schintler, as part of a settlement of Parcel 5 of the South Gilbert Street Project. A public hearing was held for Regional Transit Planning 6 Programming Document. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80- 109, Bk. 60, p. 147, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY81 REGIONAL TRANSIT PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING (RTPP) DOCUMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/O, Roberts absent: Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to GovMichele F201 Woolf theisher, es Avenue, ommissionfora theeoyear term expiring 3/21/85. Motion carried unanimously, j 6/0, Roberts absent. City Manager Berlin announced that, as per budget sessions earlier in the year, an Advisory Committee would be set-up to review, the budget preparation and establishment of salaries. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-110, Bk. 60, P. 148, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 4/8/80 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE SCOTT BLVD. PAVING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call. vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-111, Bk. 60, pp. 149-159, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST LETTERS OF INTENT FROM PROPERTY OWNERS ALONG SCOTT BLVD. Resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of Vevera, Balmer,Nays:Neuhauser Lynch, Nays Edahl. Absent: Roberts. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuahuser, to adopt RES. 80-112, Bk. 60, pp. 160-164, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH AMES ENGINEERING AND TESTING FOR DESIGN WORK ON STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE IIB. MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC RI�LA8 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES I•f0111ES nfficial Actions March 25, ln8n odge A Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-113, Bk. 60, pp. 165-171, ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-114, Bk. 60, p. 172, MAKING AWARD OF CONTRACT CONCERNING THE MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT TO WEBER BROS., MECHANICSVILLE, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adapt RES. 80-115, Bk. 60, p. 173, AUTHORIZING FILING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/SMALL CITIES PROGRAM APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $775,000 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING- THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn, 8:20 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. A. more complete description _ of Council Ac t1vi't4sis on file in the office of the City Clerb' `! s/JOHN R BA ER, MAYOR s/Ali TO F S, C TY CLERK Submitted on i MICROFILEDJORM MCEDAR RAPIDS COMPLETE 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, Perret, Roberts, Vevera Absent: present: Balmer, Erdahl Helling, Hayek, Stolfus Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: ' Lynch, j Side 2, 1030-1593. Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tapee80-9, i Mayor Balmer read the following proclamations: Prevention Week, April 13-19 thanked the Council for the' 1980. Dr. Gene Gronewold Substance Abuse j April 12, 1980; Iowa Cit personal endorsement representing MECCA, Property Week y Public Library Week Muscular Dystrophy Day, April 13-19, 1980. April 11-18, 1980; Private Mayor Balmer announced addition of item 3c. two changes in the Consent Calendar. The the deletion of item 3e.(2) seasonal beer permit for Finkbine Golf Course and electrical code. Moved b ) setting a public hearing on an amendment to the items and recommendations in theeConsentnCale dar be received y Vevera, that the following and/or adopted as amended: or approved, 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 oY ment Bd,- 3/11/80; Housing Comm. -3/5/80 $ continued mtg,Telecommunications Comm. -3/18/80. of 3/7/80 Broadband rmit solut- ions LIQUORePERMITeFOR CHRIS�WILKE dba WI KE'S LOUNGE, 122 Wright. 123' p. 183, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CIGARETTE PERMIT APPROVING CLASS C 184, REFUNDING A PORTION OF A CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE, RES. 80- 185, APPROVING CLASS B SEASONAL BEER PERMIT FOR IOWA ES. 8 6 ARD' OF 80-124 p. REGENTS dba FINKBINE GOLF COURSE. RES. 80-125, p, Mot the period o 2%i%80e through in the amount of 12 for Director, subject to audit. gh 2/29/80' as recommended2by Othe Finance 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 RES. 80-126, BK. 61 Pipes. FOSTER ROAD IN CONWAY'S ADDITION86esAconstru ted byCCEPTING AND STORM SEWER ON Correspondence referred to t y Metro Pavers, Inc. and Nancy Hauserman urging he City Manager for re Rights Commission n urgingith Co Eaton of to appeal ply Eric Nelson Bikeway Plan, William the Iowa Civil William Bender re the I 11101 LNED BY DORM MIC Rt�1LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • 0ES N01NES Council Activities April 8, 1980 Page 2 Applications for use of Jaycees for a Walk for Mankind torbenef t Pro' 7:30 A.M. to eets �nd Public grounds; Iowa City Of the sidewalk O P.M.' American Federal Project Concern 4/26/g0 their at 137 East Washington Savings and Loan from grand opening from 2/1/80 to gton to offer free for the use Mayor 2/12/80, approved. Popcorn during Y Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Affirmative roll call vote A Public hearing was held to between Capitol and Madison consider the vacation conveyed the concerns Streets. Cit of College Street Bezanson from the Universpit expressed by the Counc Manager Berlin stated meet with Bezanson re trafty. in in informal he had Councilmembers ex session to Mr. Couwas decided rt Committee to wait to schedulemattesuchn the west side .p After discussion it had time to a meeting until after the i discuss the problem. Melrose Moved by Erdahl ordinances must be seconded by Vevera Prior to the considered and voted for that the rule second co meeting at which Passage at two requiring that nsideration and vote bet is finally passed be Council meetings 17, p, lg, AMENDING SECTION g, waived, and that the ORDINANCE 80-299jt BKe CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA ?be voted upon for final time• Affirmative roll call vote unanimousN ORDINANCE) OF APPENDIX A OF THE Erdahl, seconded b Passage at this this time. Affirmative roll�calltvote unanimous0' Neuhauser absent, above ordinance be final) Moved by The followin ' 6/0, Neuhauser y adopted at Melrose g people appeared for absent. Cit re the Eaton case. Robert Lon ublic discussion: Y Federation of Labor 9, 3005 Bradford Jim Barfuss, 302 firing of Patricia Brown andtheEatonccase.bers rePresentin residing in District g Iowa Recommendations le the Broadband Telecommunications Commission the request by Hawkeye Cablevision deadline for 25% availability'Inc., for an extension of t that the City assess from Hawke Of service be denied and that herCit18' flow penalty ($50.00 per day) foblte he ion, Inc., one-half the Y °f Iowa thereafter assess the first 30 da s maximum daily time as 25% ass ss th? maximum daily penalit Y Past the deadline Y is achieved Y ($100.00 per da and noted. Y) until such Moved by 5/13/80 on the re Roberts, seconded by Vevera April 18 quest by Hawkeye CableVisio� t0 set a public hearing unanimously, deadline for 25% availabilit, Inc. par 9 for Y, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. e. extension of the Y of service. Motion carried A public hearing was held on the final contract and estimate for the Scott Blvd. Engr. for B.D.I.a Plans, specifications that PPeared re concerns for Improvement pro , form of matter would be scheduled grade. Cit ject. James Shive, Atkins, 3417 Shamrock Drive for informal Y Manager Berlin stated Moved b , also a discussion on Monday. Jerry Y Perret, seconded b appeared re the grade and other concerns. specifications, form of Y Roberts, to defer i Improvement Project, contract, and estimate tem 9 the roving plans, Motion carried unanimously;for Scott 6/0,Neuhauser Blvd. absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council 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. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-127, BK. 61, pp. 187-188, AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS. Resolution 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 meetings prior to the meeting at which it is finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORDINANCE 80-2993, 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 BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES Council Activities April 8, 1980 Page 4 Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn the meeting 8:20 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. p �• OHN R4BAER4,VA--- R IE STULFUb, CI rT CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES J O--7-// INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION APRIL 7, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 7, 1980, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Vevera, Neuhauser, Lynch, Perret. Absent: Erdahl. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #80-11, Side 1, 235-2553. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. 235-410 Vacation of College Street Bothroy advised that the vacation of this portion of College St. to the University is a part of the urban renewal plan. The Commission recommended vacation, and an easement for existing utilities is necessary and will be prepared. The Mayor stated that the hearing would be held, the West Side Study Committee would proceed with their study. Roberts explained why he would abstain from voting. Councilors commented on the conveyance to the University, and directed the City Mgr. to convey their comments to the University representatives. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 410-700 1. City Clerk Stolfus called attention to addition of a Class B Beer permit to the Consent Calendar, for Finkbine Golf Course. 2. City Manager Berlin asked that the material regarding the Electrical Code amendments beideferred from this week's agenda, as there are some conflicts in the language. 3. Vevera questioned the amount of staff time required to process the defer- red compensation. Berlin advised that the insurance company would ad- minister the program, the City would only provide the payroll deduction. Later Finance Dir. Vitosh answered several questions on the program. The City has previously deducted the union dues from paychecks.- This deduction and any for Credit Union are the only additional programs that can be accommodated. 4. Regarding the proposal for the hotel on Block 64, Berlin stated that Atty. Downer had withdrawn their request. 5. Mayor Balmer asked that the Safety Committee be made aware of the change proposed for the crossing guard at the Greenwood rail crossing. 6. Memo from Plastino re sewer for Johnson Co. Home discussed. Berlin stated that this was just for Council's information. Supervisor Donnelley has stated that the consensus of the supervisors was to proceed and not apply for the EPA funding for the Freeway 518/County Home Sewer. The project will proceed on Council's consensus for a 8" sewer. 7. Balmer reported on the meeting with Legislators, and advised that the Housing bill has a very good chance of passing in the Senate. Berlin explained that Kucharzak had worked with Reddinger and Art Small on it. Balmer stated that he did not favor the constitutional amendment limit- ing growth, at this time. Neuhauser called attention to its effect on Iowa City's sewage treatment facility. Balmer will write a letter to the legislators using this project as an example of the detrimental effects. APPOINTMENTS Council agreed to reappoint Dick Blum and Jane Jacobsen to the Planning and 700-750 Zoning Comm. The four reappointed members will stagger resignations when the work is done on the Zoning Ord. Mori Costantino will be reappointed to the unexpired term on the Human Rights Cottun. Kathleen Graf will be reappointed and Mike Koenig and Carol Karstens appointed to the Housing Commission. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR(�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES rte, Page 2 Informal Council April 7, 1980 RIVERFRONT COMMISSION -STAFFING AND PROGRAMS 750-1163 Commtsstoners G'pin , Kntght, Lewts, b Cson & Sokol; Schmeiser, Milkman Nancy Sieberling present for the discussion. Gilpin commented that the Comm. is asking for 1/4 staff person to handle details connected with their meetings and projects. Showalter/Schmeiser memo of April 2, re staffing, noted. Commission memo to Council 1/31/80, accomplishments and pending items, noted. Exploration of joint funding with Coralville and Johnson County was discussed. Schmeiser noted that the staff time in their department has been completely allocated, so part-time would have to be allowed to alleviate the workload of the present staff, and the list from the Commission should be prioritized. Council agreed to an addition of 1/4 time person, a budget amendment will be presented later. CURRENT SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT -EVENTUAL DISPOSITION 1163-1744 Univ. representatives Bezanson & Mossman; Pol. Control Supt. Boren present. City Mgr. Berlin asked Bezanson to comment on the interest that the University has in use of the existing wastewater treatment plant after the City has built the new plant. Bezanson outlined University plans to add to their water -treatment plant, and using part or all of the present 13 acres for support facilities (in- cluding coal storage facilities). Council discussed plans for preservation of the riverfront. Staff was requested to present alternative uses for the area, with input from the Riverfront Comm., and present information on issues raised. The Univ. will present a written request, defining alternatives.also. Councilman Lynch left the meeting, 3:35 PM. REVIEW OF BUDGET PROCESS 1744-2553 Vitosh and Jones present. City Mgr. called attention to memo from Councilwoman Neuhauser and memo from Fin. Dir. Vitosh, 3/28/80 packet. Council discussed the suggestions for the goal setting process, and staff recommendations for the budget preparation process, and capital improvements program process. Issues discussed included a public input questionnaire, collective bargaining, revenue projections, employee morale, utilization of committee for budget preparation, functioning of the Comprehensive Plan, after employee input -let them know what happens to this input, presenting a balanced budget with alternatives, amount of time Council can spend on budgeting, starting consideration of budget in early fall. The City Manager will work out a tentative schedule for Council's review. BLOCK 64 -HOTEL City Manager Berlin reported that the review of the bids received for the hotel on Block 64 would follow the same process as before in the urban renewal areas. The staff task force will report and make a recommendation. Consultant Zuchelli will be involved in the process. Council might have to have a special meeting before April 22nd. Meeting adjourned, 4:20 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRiLAB CEDAR RAPIDS OES MOINES