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Home My WebLink About1980-02-05 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 5, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/5/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:45), Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret (7:45), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-2, Side 1, 570 -End, and Side 2, 1-294. Moved by Neuhauser, 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., 1/22/80, subject to correction by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Appeals -1/22/80; Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers -1/24/80; Airport Commission -1/22/80; a 3 Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -1/15/80; Civil Service Comm.- Ig 11 1/14/80 & 1/17/80; Senior Center Comm. -1/16/80. :1 a5 Permit Resolutions, Book 60: RES. 80-35, P. 44, APPROVING CLASS — B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-36, p. 45, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR JOSE M. 2,17 ELIZONDO dba EL FRONTERIZO RESTAURANT, 1200 S. Gilbert. RES. 80-37, p. 46, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CROW'S NEST INC. dba THE :;P1 R CROW'S NEST, 328 E. Washington. RES. 80-38, p. 47, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT FOR THE CROW'S NEST, 328 E. Washington. 7) �? RES. 80-388, Bk. 60, p. 48, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2/19/80, AT 7:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FOR CENTRAL BUSINESS 44Q DISTRICT STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE II -B. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $1,867,270.19 for the period of 12/1/79 through 12/31/79, as recommended by the 62'FL Finance Director, subject to audit. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Jeffrey a- Renauder re prohibition of travel to non -ERA states. Jacques_ Bourgeacq re closure of Melrose Court. Emilie Rubright re funds for all/ construction of the Rocky Shore Bikeway. Dee Runnels re proposed .�)4! increase in transit fares. Deborah Svatos re Sycamore bus route. ,2 4t6 Dr. Miles Weinberger re the chipseal process. Memo from Traffic ;R Q Engr. re revised parking prohibition on Keswick Dr., noted. -,314 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Perret absent. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. Councilmembers Perret and Erdahl arrived 7:45 P.M. A public hearing was held to receive comments re proposed increase in transit fares from 25 to 50 cents. The following individuals appeared: MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities February 5, 1980 Page 2 _ Gary Saunders, representing Citizens for Reasonable Bus Fares, reported that he had a petition signed by 4,000 individuals against the fare increase; Frank dePirro, an Iowa City bus driver and AFSCME steward; Richard Van Dyke, 518 Terrace Rd.; Ann Shires, 301 Woodridge; Gilby Strub, 205 Black Springs Circle, representing West High Students; Leslie Haschel, 409 First Avenue; Matthew Stein, 1509 Brookwood; James Pusack, 1040 E. Burlington; John Boyle, 1442 Oakland Avenue; Laura River, 1131 Fairchild; Mark Albanese, 1621 Wilson; Jerry Full, 447 Douglas Court; Dennis Beckmann, 1339 Dolen Place, presented results of survey; Donn Stanley, 511 S. Johnson; Brad Knott, 1615 Wilson, presented a Resolution adopted by University Student Senate; Pete Burns, 1110 N. Dubuque; Mark Johnson, 1908 Taylor Drive; Aggie Albanese, 1621 Wilson; Mary Von Ah Gregory, 367 Bon -Aire Trailer Ct.; Keith Gormezano, a member of the Resources Conservation Comm. read a statement; Isabel Turner, 1310 Cedar Street; Leroy Huey, 142 Forestview Trailer Ct.; Bill Petersen, 923 Iowa Avenue; Sherri Zastrow, 514 Terrace Rd.; Pat Barnes, 2212 California Avenue; Stuart Goodale, bus driver and AFSCME steward; John Burns, Burge Hall; David Blair, 2430 Muscatine Avenue; Gloria Deanne Wortman, bus driver; Dennis Ryan, Meadowbrook Trailer Ct., representing AFL/CIO; Joe Chambers, 629 Iowa Avenue; Phil Heckel, 29 Brookfield Drive; Raymond White, 2254 S. Riverside; Sue Brooks, 403 McGowan; Mark Weintraub, 436 S. jl Governor; Kathleen Hill, 17 Dunnugan Ct.; Ken McMartin, 421 Oakland; Jim Barfuss, 302 Melrose Avenue; Wetherall Winder, 1033 Howell St.; Jean Parker, 526 S. Dubuque St,; Barbara Marland, 707 Walnut. Individual Councilmembers presented their views on the transit fare increase. Consensus of the Council was to wait for staff recommendktiDons and schedule fupthey discgssion for the February 19 meeting. PA604 Kms¢_ fG'f r/d/fAA./p. 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 to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 8.10.35.901 AND 8.10.35.1BB (SIGN ORDINANCE) OF APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Motion failed, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl. Nays: Neuhauser and Perret. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, that the above Ordinance be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to appoint David Wooldrick, 1923 Grantwood Dr. and Fred Riddle, 2041 Ridgeway Dr. to two vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Commission with terms expiring January 1, 1984. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Councilmember Lynch to the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission to fill the position .Q '5'.) - formerly held by Carol deProsse. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint David Perret to the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission Executive Board. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Council Activities February 5, 1980 Page 3 Moved by Roberts, seconded by. Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-39, Bk. 60, p. 49-50, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (E. B. & A. C. WHITING COMPANY PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE, AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SAID BONDS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A 25* MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. City Attorney Hayek stated that this addition to the agenda did not violate posting requirements as it sets a public hearing for public input, and the intent of the law is to give public notice. The bonding attorney had also approved the addition to keep this project on a legal time schedule. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-40, Bk. 60, p. 51, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET 2-'L IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PARCEL NO. 4, OWNED BY RONALD AND PATRICIA WADE). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn 10:45 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES City of Iowa C^y MEMORANDUM DATE: February 1, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Copy of letter sent to Senators Culver and Jepsen and Representative Jim Leach regarding the loss of rail service. Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding the meeting with area legislators. Copy of letter from the City Manager to South East Junior High School regarding the school crossing guard program. Memoranda from the Finance Director: a. FY 81 - 85 Capital Improvements Program b. FY 81 Budgets Memorandum from Glenn Siders regarding second floor liquor establishment. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Meeting - Consolidation of Cambus, Iowa City Transit and Coralville Transit b. Closing of Clinton and Madison/Access to Ramp A _ Draft of Senior Center purposes, goals, and objectives. Report from Iowa City Animal Shelter. Letter from United Action for Youth regarding that agency's current programs Letters from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding appointme Agenda for the February 4 meeting of the Iowa City Conference Board. Report from Citizens for Lighting and Safer Streets regarding a proposal for improved lighting in Iowa City. Pe-rvr,olo,imehedW Article: Fees vs. User Charges. _ Calendar for February 1980. Library calendar for February 1980. memo 4ronm Pofice.Chue� re- 1l4d&�6 I�1 kf�Cr frern �i>! y Ri% f cJTue.* maAny e.C.R�.eld +aee..rr»�,m. ,mue !1'uuia2e-A7,Nw�.o qoo�a.i14dO MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 7 City of Iowa C1,, MEMORANDUM DATE: February 1, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Copy of letter sent to Senators Culver and Jepsen and Representative Jim Leach regarding the loss of rail service. Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding the meeting with area legislators. Copy of letter from the City Manager to South East Junior High School regarding the school crossing guard program, Memoranda from the Finance Director: a. FY 81 - 85 Capital Improvements Program b. FY 81 Budgets Memorandum from Glenn Siders regarding second floor liquor establishment. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a, Meeting - Consolidation of Cambus, Iowa City Transit and Coralville Transit b. Closing of Clinton and Madison/Access to Ramp A ..:2 Draft of Senior Center purposes, goals, and objectives. y Report from Iowa City Animal Shelter. Letter from United Action for Youth regarding that agency's current programs.:, Letters from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding appointment Agenda for the February 4 meeting of the Iowa City Conference Board. Report from Citizens for Lighting and Safer Streets regardin a proposal for improved lighting in Iowa City. Parlrio.0 1#+C.(ualeV —24 Article: Fees vs. User Charges. .1 Calendar for February 1980. Library calendar for Februa y10. 7-Z 4WwinNnO Lam» �i�iC'�2 �.t �Qt�acat � i3 .�•&� 04 �_ _ any 71/ and MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES W