HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-04-29 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
April 29, 1980
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/29/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer,
Erdahl (7:35), Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent:
none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Siders,
Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-12, Side 1,
720-1498.
Mayor Balmer proclaimed Exceptional Children's Month, May 1980;
Respect for Law Week, May 1-7, 1980; Chauncey Swan Day, May 4, 1980;
and Be Kind to Animal Week, May 4-10, 1980.
Mayor Balmer announced the deletion of items 3c, 9 & 10, from
the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Roberts requested the deletion
of items 3c, 1 & 2, re the renewal of the Liquor License for Colonial
Lanes because of an incomplete application. Moved by Neuhauser,
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then Consent Roberts,
Calendarthat
the received, orfollowing
approved,, recommendations
and/oradopted as
amended.
Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 4/15/80,
subject to correction by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning & Zoning
Comm. -4/3/80; Library Bd.-3/27/80; Parks & Recreation Comm.-
4/5/80; Bd. of Appeal
4/14/80; Senior Center Comm. s-4/10/80; Human
Airport hts Comm. -3/20/80
t Comm.Comm.-4/17/80.
Permit Resolutions, Book 61: RES. 80-151, p. 219,
APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-148, p. 216, SUNDAY
SALES PERMIT FOR WARE & MCDONALD OIL CO. dba WARECO, 828 S.
Dubuque St. RES. 80-150, p. 218, APPROVING CLASS A LIQUOR
LICEPOSTNSE AND RES. 80-149, #3949 dba LEROY WEEKESIPOST U#3949NDAY SA 609 Hwy S 6LES FOR 0By-Pass.
LICENSE FEE. pRES2080 153, p. 2 1, REFUNDING ALPORTIONIOFOA
CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FEE.
RES. 80-154, p. 222, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 5/6/80
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS - CURB RAMP AND
SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM (Highland Neighborhood).
Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply:
Randy Bezanson on behalf of the University of Iowa re vacation
of College St. and west side traffic planning. Maryanne Nelson
re proposed Foster Road extension.
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Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds:
Marylin Turner to block off 300 block of Melrose Ave. for a Bar -
B -Q on 4/26/80 from 12:00 noon to 7:00 P.M., approved. American
Heart Assoc. to hold benefit run on 5/4/80 from 9:00 A.M. to
12:00 noon on city streets, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to set a public hearing
for 5/20/80 to consider an amendment to Section 8.10.23C3(b) of the
Code of Ordinances, establishing yard regulations. Motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission to approve
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the preliminary and final plat of Newport Park Subdivision (Oak
Meadows), noted.
Robert Morris, 36 West Court, presented a statement on behalf of
the Civil Rights Comm. Mayor Balmer asked the City Manager to
investigate and report back.
Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy on the Committee on
Community Needs for a two-year term expiring 7/1/82. This
appointment will be made at the 6/3/80 Council meeting.
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Moved by Vevera, seconded by , to defer the resolution
designating preferred developer for urban renewal parcel 64-1 in
downtown Iowa City for two weeks. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
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Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to defer for two weeks
the resolution re the issuance of not to exceed $5,000,000 of
industrial development revenue interim bonds, and not to exceed
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$5,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of industrial development
revenue bonds, of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and authorizing
execution of a memorandum of agreement. Motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to defer for two weeks
the resolution re the issuance of not to exceed $7,500,000 in
aggregate principal amount of industrial development revenue interim
bonds and not to exceed $7,500,000 on aggregate principal amount of
industrial development revenue bonds, of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
and authorizing execution of a memorandum of agreement. Motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to appeal the District
Court ruling of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission in Miller and Eaton
v. City of Iowa City. The following individuals appeared: Diane
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Meadowbrook, rep. AFL-CIO; Rebecca Oakes, 919 Rider; Dwight Snow,
1502 Esther St.; Cindy Alloway, 31 Valley Ave. #3; Robert Long, 3005
Radcliff; Bob Mitchell, Rt. 5; Rich Walters, 131 Potomac; Pat
Brookover, 23' S. Dubuque; Joyce Fitzsimmons, 3104 Maplewood Lane;
Eleanor Dol ezal, 512 Church St.; Jean Cater, 325 7th Avenue N.;
Jonathon Robinson, 107 2nd Ave., rep. AFSCME Local #183. Individual
Councilmembers expressed their views on the appeal. Erdahl called
attention to ltr. submitted to them by Atty. Clara Oleson re fire
dept. City Mgr. will investigate and report back. Motion to appeal
carried, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch,
Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-155,
pp. 223-224, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,000
FORTHE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK
IGHBORHO
NEOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PARCEL NO. 81 OWNED BY JOHN
GILLISPIE). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser b
p• 225, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT secondedFOURTO THEeCODE OF ORto DINANCESt RES.8OF1THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-157,
IIJ pENVIRONMENTAL p. 226-288, AUTHORIZING FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE
SPECIFICATIONS FORTTHEION AGENCY FOR PREPARATION OF NEW WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT ANDANS OUTFALL
SEWER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCES
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 also allows for use of loop -type venting
system, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to
consider carried unanimously, 7/0. Roll call vote on second vote for
Passage carried, 6/0/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes:
Roberts, Vevera, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: none.
Abstaining: Balmer.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting
8:35 P.M. Motion carried unani sly.
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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 #80-11, 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
to a two ouses, 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.'Boothroy outlined an alternative, using vacant property
owned by Glasgow, the City possibly having to purchase some land. The
existing segment of Foster Road is 331, 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.
Em ire Addition -ACT Boothroy explained contingency in ACT LSNRD that before
an occupancy perm t 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 w o 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. Perret called attention to design changes,
After these are presented to the Design Review Conn., 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
C iat present, so tty. 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. N1 -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. M3, 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 I 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 arty costs for paving of Scott,
treating them the same as all other owners along Scott. DDI isgiving 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.
Mei Sc weer, & KenVTaue a werelpresentLLb IN Tfor HE CIowaAl BUSINESS
Electric. STRICT 1200-1780
Y,ucharzak 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 la. -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 WITH DOT - 518 FREEWAY Reversion of Hwy 218
Ber 5 ca a on attentito a change in the agreeme— nt,sp fic year was listed
for when Highway Nl, 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.
Schmadeke asked that Council delay the decision on what to do. the roblei1780-1945
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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
i liability. Vevera called attention to a problem at the end of Virginia Dr.
i 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
Councl mem ers agree tat there should be temporary stop signs on the three 1945-2018
corners of College/Linn.
Meeting adjourned, 4:30 PM
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/15/80, 7:30
P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding.
Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:45),
Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent:
None.
Mayor Balmer proclaimed April 20-27, 1980, as
Community Pride Week.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, that the
following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as presented:
Approval of Official Actions, reg.
Council mtg., 4/1/80, subject to correction by
the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd.
of Appeals -3/27/80; Housing Comm. -4/2/80;
Housing Appeals Bd.-3/13/80.
Permit Resolutions, Book 61: RES. 80-
128, p. 189, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR
PESTER DERBY OIL COMPANY dba PESTER DERBY, 606
S. Riverside.
Correspondence: Alan Bohanan, of UAY
Bd., expressing appreciation for Council's
continued support of the UAY programs. Sharon
Lust, Chrp. of the OPO Safety Committee,
expressing appreciation for continuing the
adult crossing guard program at its present
level for the remainder of the 1979-80 school
year. Charles Eble expressing concern about
the "over -illuminated" approach and grounds at
ACT's new facility and the proposed beltway,
referred to the City Manager for reply.
Wilfred and Georgina Yeggy objecting to the
extension of Foster Road, referred to the City
Manager for reply.
Applications for streets and public
grounds: Kathy McKirchy, on behalf of Iowa
City Federation of Labor, for use of Blackhawk
Minipark for observance of Big Business Day,
4/17/80, from 12:00 noon ,to • 1:00 P. M.,
approved.
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
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Walters, 1303 Lukirk; Charles Ruppert, N. Dubuque
Rd.; Gary Gussin, 1735 N. Dubuque Rd.; Mary Anne
Pauley, 1113 St. Clements. Mayor Balmer announced
that further discussion would be scheduled for
informal Council discussion on the 28th of April.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the
correspondence from Charles Ruppert be placed on
file. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Councilman Erdahl arrived, 7:45 P.M.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning
Commission to approve the preliminary and final
plat of Empire Addition, noted.
The following people appeared for public
discussion: Arla Haught, 1027 Ginter Avenue, re a
Mayor & Council form of government; Dennis Ryan,
32B 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,
8118 Baculis.Trailer Ct., appeared and expressed
concern re loop -type plumbing venting system.
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
unexpiredterm 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 for an unexpired term ending 12/31/80.
Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
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
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carried unanimously, 7/0,
present. all Councilmembers
Moved by Perret, seconded byRoberts, to adopt
RES. 80-131, Bk. 61, pp; 193-194, AUTHORIZING
DISPOSITION OF A PORTION OF VACATED SAND LAKE DRIVE
TO JAMES AND BRENDA SCHINTLER; RONALD AND MARILYN
SCHINTLER; RICHARD AND BARBARA 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
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AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH CHARLES J. J. MCCLURE b
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. 80-1331, Bk. 61, p. 197, APPROVING FINAL
PLANSESTIMATE SPFORFITHEIOSCOTTFORM
BOULEVARD CONTRACTAND
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PROJECT -PHASE I. Resolution adopted, 6/1, with the
followVeverain Balmer,s Lynch,f Neuhauser,vote:,yPerretes:RobNays:
1 Erdahl.
( Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to
adopt RES. 80-134, Bk. 61, p. 198, AMENDING THE
PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR FY1981 BY
REINSTATING A BUILDING INSPECTOR POSITION UNTIL
i OCTOBER 1, 1980. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that
the rule requiring that ordinances must be
considered and voted on for passage two Council
meetings 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
23D21(b), (1)b AND SECTION 33-167(a iONF THE CODEIOF
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 Perretnance, that the above
rdi
at this
Affirmative brollinallcall votepted unanimous, 7/0, lail
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to
adjourn, 10:00 P.M. Motion carried, 7/0.
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"s/JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR
MARIAN K. KARR, DEPUTY CITY CLERK Submitted on
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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,
Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present:
Berlin, Helling, Woito, Schmeiser, Laverty, Kucharzak, Siders, Karr. Council
minutes Tape-recorded on Tape 80-9, Side 2, 1029 -End and Tape 80-12, Side 1, 1-
482.
Mayor Balmer proclaimed April 20-27, 1980, as Community Pride Week.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as presented:
Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 4/1/80, subject to
correction by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Appeals -3/27/80; Housing
Comm. 4/2/80; Housing Appeals Bd.-3/13/80.
Permit Resolutions, Book 61: RES. 80-128, p. 189, APPROVING CLASS C
BEER PERMIT FOR PESTER DERBY OIL COMPANY dba PESTER DERBY, 606 S.
Riverside.
Correspondence: Alan Bohanan, of UAY Bd., expressing appreciation
for Council's continued support of the UAY programs. Sharon Lust, Chrp. of
the DPO Safety Committee, expressing appreciation for continuing the adult
crossing guard program at its present level for the remainder of the 1979-
80 school year. Charles Eble expressing concern about .the "over -
illuminated" approach and grounds at ACT's new facility and the proposed
beltway, referred to the City Manager for reply. Wilfred and Georgina
Yeggy objecting to the extension of Foster Road, referred to the City
Manager for reply.
Applications for streets and public grounds: Kathy McKirchy, on
behalf of Iowa City Federation of Labor, for use of Blackhawk Minipark for
observance of Big Business Day, 4/17/80, from 12:00 noon to '1:00 P.M.,
approved. Councilmember Neuhauser commented on the letter from Eble re
"over -illuminated" grounds and stated she felt it appropriate for the
Planning b 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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Council discussion on the 28th of April. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by
Vevera, that the correspondence from Charles Ruppert be placed on file. Motion
carried unanimously, 7/0.
Councilman Erdahl arrived, 7:45 P.M.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission to approve the
preliminary and final plat of Empire Addition, noted.
The following people appeared for public discussion: Arla Naught, 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, #118
Baculis Trailer Ct., appeared and expressed concern re loop -type plumbing
venting system. Staffinembers Kucharzak and Siders present for discussion.
Council requested that a representative of each Board or Commission attend
Council meetings when a public hearing is scheduled that relates to their area.
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 for an unexpired term ending 12/31/80.
Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Mayor Balmer asked Councilmembers to look at their summer calendars and let
staff know when .they would be out of town so that the summer schedule for Council
meeting could'be determined. Councilmember Neuhauser questioning the licensing
of individual taxicab drivers. City Manager Berlin will report back.
City Manager Berlin announced that Senior Center bids had been opened, and
that they were considerably below estimates. Council will be receiving
information in next Friday's packet.
Moved by Roberts,, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-129, Bk. 61, pp.
190-191, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO FREEWAY 518 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT.
Resolution adopted, 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
MARILYN ANNE SCHINTLER; RICHARD JOSEPH SCHINTLER AND BARBARA J.
JAMES ROBERT SCHINTLER AND BRENDA L. SCHINTLER; RONALD WILLIAM SCHINTLER AND
,
ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS, re S. Gilbert St. project. SCHINTLER
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 Neuhauser, Perret. oRoberts,
Nays: Erdahl. CouncilmemberRobertvexpressed concerncre
i comments made by William Sueppel at the informal Council meeting about the BDI
project.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-134, Bk. 61, p.
198, AMENDING THE PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR FY1981 BY REINSTATING A
BUILDING INSPECTOR POSITION UNTIL OCTOBER 1, 1980. Motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved user
ded
inthat
ordinances Must be aconsidered nand otedeonefortpass ghat e two Coune rule cilrmeeg etings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed and suspended, that the r
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 finallyadopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
i Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn, 10:00 P.M. Motion
carried, 7/0.
3—OHN R. BAL R, M OR
MAR AN K. KARR, EPUT C TY CL
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
APRIL 28, 1980
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 28, 1980, 1:30 PM in the Conference Room
at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Erdahl, Vevera, Lynch
(1:40 PM), Perret (1;50 PM). Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus,
Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted.
TAPE-RECORDED: Reel 80-13, Side 1, 1278 -End, and Side 2, 1-900.
APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy, Siders, Kucharzak
r finance- en ment to Yar Re 11ation
s
ootlroy state teat this Ivou c ari y a problem that has arisen regarding
establishing of front yards. Council discussed non -conforming homes,.
application to curvilinear streets, alternatives, change.in new zoning
ordinance. Council is scheduled to set a public hearing. Lynch present.
Oak Meadows has been changed to Newport Park Subdivision
PR approved with three conditions, same as two other subdivions where
storm -water detention facilities will not be installed at this time.
A very rugged area, likelihood of annexation is remote. Deficiencies
have been corrected. The agreement given regarding provision of storm -
water detention will run perpetually with the land.
AGENDA -COUNCIL BUSINESS Perret.present, (1:50 PM)
1. City Manager Berlin called attention to the memo from Building Inspector
Siders explaining that they have not signed the beer/liquor license for
Colonial Bowling Lanes, because a prohibited wall sign has not been
removed. Several businesses have complied with removal of signs.
Neuhauser complimented Mayor Balmer on their remodeling at Plumber's
Supply.
2. Vevera comniehted on the closure of Melrose Avenue. Berlin advised that
what had happened was not consistent with the approval given. Closure
of a dead-end street is allowed.
3. Balmer and Neuhauser will not be present for the May 5th meeting. Foster
Road and the Energy Program were on the agenda. Possibly the meeting
will be cancelled.
4. City Clerk Stolfus asked that Items 3.c.9 & 10 be deleted from the
Consent Calendar,
5. The City Manager inquired. if Council would like to give guidance to the
County regarding the size of the sewer to the County home so they can
prepare the plans and specifications. A letter from the Board of Health
will be in the next agenda packet. It was suggested that the City get
in writing confirmation that the County would pay for the entire cost of
the sewer. This matter will be added to the informal agenda in two
weeks for further discussion.
7. Asst. City Mgr. Melling gave an update on action taken regarding the
tornado siren for Lincoln School area. Additional information on results
of the tests will be available soon.
URBAN RENE4IAL HOTEL PROJECT
Deve opers or PT
aza Towers, Oehler, Hieronymus & Klaus; and for College
Plaza Dev., Downer, Cilek & Benz; Paul Glaves, Ames Engr.; Atty. Hayek,
L. Chiat present. Balmer advised that because of the new information
presented by CRD„ he was not prepared to make a choice. Other council -
members agreed. The decision will be deferred for two weeks, a time limit
set for submittal of additional information or questions, is to be Thursday,
noon.
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Berlin pointed out that two strongApril 28, 1980
d fron local
developers, and three areas signiicantoinlstaff's edecision en vincluded,;1)
adequacy of equity overall, 2) importance of experience in project management
and development, and 3) concern over split in retail space. Energy efficiency
d
noconflilOf
tower edd The
ctwithFAAWandapprovalapproval-should regional
brrreceived ffor the Atower there is
can reduce the height by three floors and still have 150 rooms, P.T.
a positive response from Sheraton Hotels.
Re the hotel managemehas nt had
ardi
issue, Gloves called attention to the staff reconanendation that if P.T. is
designated, Council should accelerate Side 2
by one week the insistence on having a 1-900
signed management agreement which would then coincide with execution of the
contract for land disposition.
Oehler commented on local investors, local entity control, and stated that
they were negotiating with the people who own the Highlander as part of the
ownership of College Towers, Berlin & Hayek discussed previous problems re
equity, this time dealt with in the Prospectus, by having a specific date on
which both parties would commit money
footage fowanted r retail portion and satis ingoofcArmstrongsil evithethe damount lofquare
financialyinformationn ffromsC.PfD. wt. illlbe needed becauseng area). �oftthe shiftion of vofed
retail space to Armstrongs resulting in a reduced cash flow.
the revised total cost estimates, caons of equity, and noted that the
Gloves explained
lculati
information provided by C.P.D. today did not change the staff recommendations.
Hayek stated that the staff report identified important differences,
COUNCIL L B�NESS
Balmer requested that all Councilmembers give Melling the information on their
summer schedules, so a Council meeting schedule can be worked out. Lynch
advised that he would be absent July 11-20, and Vevera absent the week of
May 16th.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Movedoved bs
Sec. 28seconded by Erdahl to adjourn to executive session under
.a.6 (lc) To discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in
in litigation, where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage
the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call
VO te unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Staff present: Berlin, Stolfus,
Helling, Wioto. 4:15 M. Tape-recorded on Reel N1S Side 2, present:
Be
Council d57.
iscussed lawsuits--Amerex- Eaton- Strotman. Moved by Erdahl, seconded
by Vevera to adjourn, 5:00 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
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Berlin pointed out that two strongApril 28, 1980
d fron local
developers, and three areas signiicantoinlstaff's edecision en vincluded,;1)
adequacy of equity overall, 2) importance of experience in project management
and development, and 3) concern over split in retail space. Energy efficiency
d
noconflilOf
tower edd The
ctwithFAAWandapprovalapproval-should regional
brrreceived ffor the Atower there is
can reduce the height by three floors and still have 150 rooms, P.T.
a positive response from Sheraton Hotels.
Re the hotel managemehas nt had
ardi
issue, Gloves called attention to the staff reconanendation that if P.T. is
designated, Council should accelerate Side 2
by one week the insistence on having a 1-900
signed management agreement which would then coincide with execution of the
contract for land disposition.
Oehler commented on local investors, local entity control, and stated that
they were negotiating with the people who own the Highlander as part of the
ownership of College Towers, Berlin & Hayek discussed previous problems re
equity, this time dealt with in the Prospectus, by having a specific date on
which both parties would commit money
footage fowanted r retail portion and satis ingoofcArmstrongsil evithethe damount lofquare
financialyinformationn ffromsC.PfD. wt. illlbe needed becauseng area). �oftthe shiftion of vofed
retail space to Armstrongs resulting in a reduced cash flow.
the revised total cost estimates, caons of equity, and noted that the
Gloves explained
lculati
information provided by C.P.D. today did not change the staff recommendations.
Hayek stated that the staff report identified important differences,
COUNCIL L B�NESS
Balmer requested that all Councilmembers give Melling the information on their
summer schedules, so a Council meeting schedule can be worked out. Lynch
advised that he would be absent July 11-20, and Vevera absent the week of
May 16th.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Movedoved bs
Sec. 28seconded by Erdahl to adjourn to executive session under
.a.6 (lc) To discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in
in litigation, where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage
the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call
VO te unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Staff present: Berlin, Stolfus,
Helling, Wioto. 4:15 M. Tape-recorded on Reel N1S Side 2, present:
Be
Council d57.
iscussed lawsuits--Amerex- Eaton- Strotman. Moved by Erdahl, seconded
by Vevera to adjourn, 5:00 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
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