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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-04-01 Council minutesINFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MARCH 17, 1980 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: March 17, 1980, 2:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Lynch, Vevera, Erdahl, Perret (2:40 PM) Absent: Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Boothroy Plastino, Hencin, Meisel, Schmeiser, Tinklenberg, Milkman TAPE-RECORDED: Reel k80-10, Side 1, 1600 -End. Side 2, 1-1462. AGENDA -COUNCIL TIME 1, Berlin pointe out corrections to Item 12, figures should be $1.067 and $1.395. 2. Stolfus noted addition of public hearing for transit application to be added to consent calendar. 3. As several Councilmembers will be absent from the March 24th informal meet- ing, it will be cancelled. 4. Regarding City Manager memo on Human Services Committee, Council agreed that Bette Meisel should be the staff representative to the committee. Decision on funding has not been made. Possible figure is $7,000. Councilman Perret arrived, 2:40 P.M. Mayor Balmer agreed to be the Council representative. Council discussed filling of vacancy on executive board of Johnson Co. Regional Planning, but did not fill the vacancy. 5. Concerning the memo from Plastino on exact fare for bus, a majority agreed . on exact fare. Mose will provide a copy of directions sent to drivers on _ implementation procedures, as Council did not want patrons to be.kicked off if they did not have exact fare. Mose advised that Coralville had exact fare. 6. Berlin, reported on meeting with Atty. Honohan regarding agreement with 1600-1804 Hills on their request for annexation, some details still to be worked out. 7. In answer to Berlin's question, Councilmembers agreed that: they would con- ' tinue to fund the School Crossing -guard program at the current level for the rest of this fiscal year (to, July 1, 1980).,,,; 8. Berlin called attention:to,inclusion of the Housing Opportunity Program,in., ECICOG's proposed work program. Our staff has advised that it isnot in•.the City's best interests , so Hokansen will be advised to have JCRPC take a strong stand to -remove the HOP from the program. 9. It was pointedout'that the,plans.for the Senior Center have been filed in the City Clerk's office. i;Councilmembers agreed to use of roof as outlined in the memo.,..., 10. Plastino ezplained.why the sta'ff'did not want to allow west bound traffic. on Washington between Capitol and Clinton. Bus traffic changes will be made in that area. CIVIC CENTER HVAC/ENERGY STUDY 1804- 1975 Staff and Resources Conservation Commission recommendations were compared. RCC did not favor humidification. Councilmembers decided to leave humidification in the project. Berlin noted that he did not forsee any changes to the building. Heating will be by a hot water system. SPRUCE STREET DRAINAGE 1975-2300 j Alternatives from earlier memo by Plastino discussed. Roberts proposed cleaning of ditch with dumping on railroad property, and filling low places with dirt. Cramer has given permission for the dumping. Council agreed to clean out the ditch, one bucket wide, and if that doesn't help, the issue will again be discussed. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 2 Informal Council March 17, 1980 APPOINTMENTS Appointment to the Governor Lucas Square Commission will be deferred for one week. Berlin and Balmer will represent the City on the Economic Development Committee. Younkers new store is to be completed by Oct. 1. Berlin suggested having Old Capital representatives come in and bring Council up-to-date on their plans. After the shell of the Mall is completed, each business will contract for the completion of its interior. LOWER RALSTON CREEK -SMALL CITIES PROJECT 2480 -End encin reported on tethree elements of the public hearing, and the three phases of land acquisition, no one wishes to remain in the 1st and 2nd phases, but one person does wish to remain in the 3rd phase. (next to the insurance agency). A maximum of 8 units could be allowed in the Harrison/Linn-area. Berlin advised that in two weeks, a calendar showing the overlap of entitle- ment and Small Cities funds would be distributed, so that Council could look at the budget and timing and alternatives. Hencin discussed the VedepD Side 2 property, possibly an easement or fee title can be obtained. Balmer called 1-109 attention to his suggestion that Parks and Recreation look at the possibility of selling the Elm Grove Park, and using the money for other park areas. Berlin stated that Showalter was not averse to this suggestion. EXECUTIVE SESSION Berlin advised that there would not need to be a session. JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 5:15 PM 109-1077 Commissioners Jaco sen, Ogeson, Blum, Kammermeyer present. Schmeiser's memo of 3/14 noted. Jacobsen stated that the Commission's concern was that as Foster Road is now planned in an undeveloped neighborhood, this is a chance to put in a street system that is well planned. Ogeson discussed the alter- natives from thestaff memo, disagreeing with some of the statements & impacts. The alignment in the Comprehensive Plan is the natural alignment, the present concept is for 2 lanes, 33' wide street, two segments; 1) Dubuque to Prairie du Chien (2 areas of intersection with PdC),and 2)Prairie du Chien to Bristol Drive or Old Dubuque Road (problem of crossing of ravine). P&Z usually deals with a developers plan. All agreed this is a prime area for development, for possibly 7000 additional persons. The Trafficway's element of the Comp..Plan addresses the issue, the alignment was left as a dotted line. .Responsibility to citizens to tell them where the road is to go, and developers providing plans were discussed. Oakes has a plan now. Jeff Sales & Atty. Wm. Sueppel entered into the discussions. Consensus was to leave Foster Road in the Comprehensive Plan at this time. The Comprehensive Plan addresses concerns about getting from one place to another. The commercial interchange has been moved to Dodge,and when the plan is updated, the red dot will be moved. Another meeting for public input will be scheduled on the Foster Road issue. Melrose Court Roberts left the meeting, 6:45 PM Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendations as listed on agenda, noted. Council questioned when the Byington/Grand improvements would be made. Berlin advised that Council had deferred them to FY81 because of the proposed law school. Raising the curb 8" to 10" for safety purposes was suggested. Par- ticipants noted two areas of concern: 1) the Melrose corridor and traffic pressures, long-range solutions codld be studied by a Task Force composed of citizens, Commissioners, Councilmembers, and University personnel, as a sub -committee of P&Z, 2) on whether or not to open Melrose Court, reduction of traffic, & short-range solutionscould be presented by Staff. Consensus was to form a Task Force, Vevera not agreeing, with time limit for report. Meeting adjourned, 7:15 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAE] CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 3/18/80 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/18/80, at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Mayor Balmer proclaimed Wednesday, March 19, 1980, as Honor Dan Gable and the Superstar Iowa Hawkeye Wrestling Team Day in Iowa City. City Clerk Stolfus announed the addition of item 2e, setting a public hearing on Transit Planning, to the consent calendar. Moved by Perret, seconded by, Vevera, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adapted as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 3/4/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commission: Bd. of Adjustment -2/14/80; Parks & Recreation Comm. - 3/5/80; Resources Conservation Comm. -2/19/80. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 60: RES. 80-93, p. 130, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR PERMIT AND RES. 80-94, p. 131, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR BPO ELKS #590 dba BPO ELKS #590, 637 Foster Rd., RES. 80-95, p. 132, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR BPO ELKS #590. RES. 80-96, p. 133, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Correspondence: Notice of Objections re South Branch. Detention Structure from Wm. Meardon representing Albert and Freda Hieronymous. Emilie Rubright of Project GREEN supporting Riverfront Comm., referred to the City Manager for reply. Dennis Ryan supporting Spouse Abuse Center and additional lighting on northside, referred to the City Manager. Following persons expressing support for lighting project on northside: Kay Tippery, Julia Natvig, Ms. Walker, Eileen Grady, Linda Long, Becky Flores, Jean Hagen, Susan Jaecques, Pat Framke, Mary Halverson, Mary Anne Klahn, Linda Albright, Kathy McKirchy, Jill Jack and Sue Bugger, referred to the City Manager for reply. Memo from Traffic Engr. re alternation to parking meter zone, 10 block of E. Bloomington, noted. RES. 80-97, Bk, 60, p. 134, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON REGIONAL TRANSIT PLANNING MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES AND PROGRAMMING DOCUMENT FOR 3/25/80 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0/1, Roberts abstaining. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. Mayor Balmer reported that after yesterday's discussion re the re -opening of or maintaining closure of Melrose Court, that the staff would come up with proposals re alternatives to reduce the amount of traffic on Melrose Court to that of a local street. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to proceed with recommendation from Planning and Zoning Commission and established a task force for the purpose of drawing a comprehensive trafficways plan for the central west side of Iowa City, as a sub -committee of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion carried, 6/1, with Vevera voting "no". Councilmembers Perret and Roberts volunteered to represent the Council on the task force. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Senior Center. No one appeared. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-98, Bk. 60, p. 135, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF i COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER AND ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous; 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held to receive citizen comments regarding the City's proposed second year application for federal assistance under the Community Development Block Grant/Small Cities Program for improvements in the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood. Phil Cary, 1013 Hudson, appeared and stated several concerns re the project. Mayor Balmer announced the appointment to the Governor Lucas Square Commission would be deferred one week. Mayor Balmer announced there would be no informal Council meeting next Monday. Councilmembers discussed a central location for the Jaycees carnival. The lot across from the Civic Center and behind the Recreation Bldg. was suggested. Mayor Balmer will contact the Jaycees re the location. Councilmember Neuhauser gave a brief report on the National League of Cities MICROFILhIED RY JORM MICRf�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES hIDINES meeting in Washington, D.C. where federal funding for several areas was discussed. City Manager Berlin said that a letter from DOT, notifying that the Road Use Tax money would be less next year and for the rest of this year, would be in Friday's packet. Moved by Roberts, seconded 136, AWARDINGDCONTRACTnch, to dAND RES. 80-99, Bk. 60, p. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY81 LANDFILL EXCAVATION PROJECT TO BARKERS, INC., OF . IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, that ORD. 80-2990, Bk. 17, p. 17, VACATING SAND LAKE DRIVE, be passed and adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers' present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-100, Bk. 60, p. 138, CONVEYING A PORTION OF VACATED SAND LAKE DRIVE TO SCHINTLERS AND TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON 3/25/80. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.. Moved by.'Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn, 8:35 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City er jdpiiB Rr BALMER, MAYOR J EE/ STOLPUSCITY7CLERK Submitted on 3/28/80 I I 1' MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS . DES MOINES COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MARCH 18, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/18/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Ferret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Hayek, Meisel, Milkman, Hencin, Knight, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes Tape-recorded on Tape 80-9, Side 1, 1406-2421. Mayor Balmer proclaimed Wednesday, March 19, 1980, as Honor Dan Gable and the Superstar Iowa Hawkeye Wrestling Team Day in Iowa City. City Clerk Stolfus announed the addition of item 2e, setting a public hearing on Transit Planning, to the consent calendar. 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., 3/4/80, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commission: Bd. of Adjustment -2/14/80; Parks & Recreation Comm. -3/5/80; Resources Conservation Comm: - 2/19/80. Permit Resolutions, Bk. 60: RES.,80-93, p. 130, APPROVING CLASS i CLIQUOR PERMIT AND RES. 80-94, p.-131, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR BPO ELKS #590 dba. BPO ELKS #590, 637 Foster Rd. RES. 80-95, p. 132, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT. FOR BPO ELKS #590. RES. 80-96, p. 133, _. APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Correspondence: Notice of Objections re South Branch Detention Structure from Wm. Meardon representing Albert and Freda Hieronymous. Emilie Rubright of Project GREEN supporting:Riverfront Comm., referred to the City Manager for reply. Dennis Ryan supporting Spouse Abuse Center and additional lighting on northside, referred to the City Manager. Following persons expressing support. for lighting project on northside: Kay;Tippery, Julia Natvig, Ms. Walker, Eileen Grady, Linda Long, Becky Flores, Jean Hagen, Susan Jaecques, Pat Framke, Mary Halverson, Mary Anne Klahn, Linda Albright, Kathy McKirchy, Jill Jack and Sue Dugger, referred to the City Manager for reply. Memo from Traffic Engr. re alternation to parking meter zone, 10 block of E. Bloomington, noted. RES. 80-97, Bk, 60, p. 134, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON REGIONAL TRANSIT. PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING DOCUMENT FOR 3/25/80 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0/1, Roberts abstaining. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities March 18, 1980 Page 2 Mayor Balmer reported that after yesterday's discussion re the re- opening of or maintaining closure of Melrose Court, that the staff would come up with proposals re alternatives to reduce the amount of traffic on Melrose Court to that of a local street. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to proceed with recommendation from Planning and Zoning Commission and established a task force for the purpose of drawing a comprehensive trafficways plan for the central west side of Iowa City, as a sub- committee of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion carried, 6/1, with Vevera voting "no". Councilmembers Perret and Roberts volunteered to represent the Council on the task force. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Senior Center. No one appeared. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-98, Bk. 60, p. 135, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER AND ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held to receive citizen comments regarding the City's proposed second year application for federal assistance under the Community Development Block Grant/Small Cities Program for improvements in the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood. Jim Hencin, staff CDBG Program Coordinator, introduced staffinembers Marianne Milkman, who presented a status report of the first year of the program and explained the specifics of the second year request and Bruce Knight, who updated the Housing Action Program. Phil Cary, 1013 Hudson, appeared and stated several concerns re the project. He will meet with staff re the problems. Mayor Balmer announced the appointment to the Governor Lucas Square Commission would be deferred one week. Mayor Balmer announced there would be no informal Council meeting next Monday. City Manager Berlin said the City would respond to the School Bd. re crossing guards. Councilmembers discussed a central location for the Jaycees carnival. The lot across from the Civic Center and behind the Recreation Bldg. was suggested. Mayor Balmer will contact the Jaycees re the location. Councilmember Neuhauser gave a brief report on the National League of Cities meeting in Washington, D.C. where federal funding for several areas was discussed. City Manager Berlin said that a letter from DOT, notifying that the Road Use Tax money would be less next year and for the rest of this year, would be in Friday's packet. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-99, Bk. 60, p. 136, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY81 LANDFILL EXCAVATION PROJECT TO BARKERS, INC., OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. . MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+LA8 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 0 Council Activities March 18, 1980 Page 3 Moved by Vevera, seconded by Erdahl, that ORD. 80-2990, Bk. 17, p. 17, VACATING SAND LAKE DRIVE, be passed and adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-100, Bk. 60, p. 138, CONVEYING A PORTION OF VACATED SAND LAKE DRIVE TO SCHINTLERS AND TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON 3/25/80. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn, 8:35 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+L A13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 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, 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 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 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 roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-118, Bk. 61, p. 1 176, 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. 111CRDFILMED BY JORM MIC R�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 0 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: 1.PRIPAL NCIPURPOSE: 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 read letters into the record from: U.S. Dept. of Interior, James Lutey, Area Supr. Ecological Services; Dept. of the Army, Rock 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(�L AB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES L. a r, If 1 , 1 Council Activities April 1, 1980 Page 3 Iowa, for $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. 0 N R. BALMER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, 9ITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES