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Home My WebLink About1980-01-15 Minutes numberedI COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES January 15, 1980 Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 1/15/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl, Perret. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Hayek, Helling, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes Tape- recorded on Tape 79-30, Side 2, #147-481. Mayor Balmer requested discussion of the motion re reopening of Melrose Court, 2e(1) of the Consent Calendar by citizens present at this time. Debra Wolraich, 410 Melrose Court, appeared rewording of motion _ 25 and problems re traffic. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to correct the motion to read "....refer to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a recommendation on the opening of or remaining closed of the eastern terminus of Melrose Court....". Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Vevera, to refer the amended motion to Planning and Zoning Comm. Motion carried, 4/1, Neuahuser voting "no", Erdahl and Perret absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Lynch, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as amended: Approval of Official Actions, organizational mtg., 1/2/80, subject to correction by the City Clerk. Correction of Council Official Actions, 12/4/79, by deleting the word "unanimously", page 2, paragraph 4, line 16, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecommunications Comm. - 12/18/79; Planning and Zoning Comm. - 12/20/79 & 1/3/80; Committee on Community Needs - 1/2/80; Riverfront Comm. - 12/12/79. Permit Resolutions: RES. 80-12, Bk. 60, p. 17, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT FOR BUSHNELL'S TURTLE INC. dba BUSHNELL'S TURTLE, 127 COLLEGE STREET. Motions: To refer to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a recommendation on the opening of or remaining closed of the eastern terminus of Melrose Court to motorvehicular traffic from Myrtle Avenue by removing the traffic island directly west of Greenwood Drive on Myrtle Avenue; to approve disbursements in the amount of $2,736,057.14 for the period of November 1 through 30, 1979, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Resolutions: RES. 80-13, Bk. 60, p. 18, ACCEPTING THE GOVERNOR 9,2 - STREET BRIDGE PROJECT. RES. 80-14, Bk. 60, p. 19, ACCEPTING CONCRETE Y PAVING AND RELATED STORM SEWER PIPE CULVERTS ON NORTH DUBUQUE ROAD, 9.3 approximately 2,400 feet as constructed by Metro Pavers, Inc. i i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES CRs' i Resolutions: RES. 80-13, Bk. 60, p. 18, ACCEPTING THE GOVERNOR 9,2 - STREET BRIDGE PROJECT. RES. 80-14, Bk. 60, p. 19, ACCEPTING CONCRETE Y PAVING AND RELATED STORM SEWER PIPE CULVERTS ON NORTH DUBUQUE ROAD, 9.3 approximately 2,400 feet as constructed by Metro Pavers, Inc. i i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Co✓'�'il Activities JaI-,,ry 15, 1980 Page 2 i Correspondence: Harold Burck, Sr. re bus service, referred to 91 the City Manager for reply. Rod and Judy Slack re Melrose Court street closure, referred to the City Manager for reply. Robert Long re Freeway 518, referred to the City Manager for reply. Petition from five Iowa City residents re proposed construction of new law _2L school, referred to the City Manager for reply. Charles Mullen, 9 Y counsel for E.B. and A.C. Whiting Co., re issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds. Memo from City Clerk re City Council Rules Committee �9 appointment. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Larry Lynch to the /DA vacancy on the City Council Rules Committee. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-15, Bk. 60, pp. 20-22, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL 14_ DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE ECUMENICAL HOUSING CORPORATION, (subject to compliance with Tree Regulations). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Perret absent. Richard Blum, 204 Rochester Ct., appeared as a private citizen approving Council's decision to defend the Airport Commissioners re open meetings lawsuit, with City Legal Dept., but disagreeing with Council's ^ /^ decision to have the Airport Commission pay for their legal defense out of - ZT ,2_� Commission funds, instead of from general funds. Balmer stated that the Airport Commission had requested additional funds for this year and that this request would include payment for the defense. Recommendation of the Riverfront Commission to proceed with an application for Federal Bikeway funds for Rocky Shore Drive, and that if such funds are not available, a hard surface trail be constructed with L1 remaining CDBG funds, noted. Council had previously agreed to submission of the application. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that a recommendation of the Committee on Community Needs that their by-laws be amended, be referred to /0 SZ Rules Committee. Motion carried, 5/0. Board & Commission Vacancies: Broadband Telecommunications les - Commission - one vacancy for a three-year term expiring March 13, 1983. Airport Commission - one vacancy for a six-year term expiring March 1, lOG 1986. These appointments will be made at the February 19, 1980, City Council meeting. Vevera complimented the City Manager and City staff for their quick /0 7 response to removing the dirt on the cemetery wall. Neuhauser suggested 1 that the tour re Northside lighting be taken before the budget is of determined for upcoming year. Lynch asked that the Police Chief be involved from a safety point of view. Staff will schedule. Mayor BalmAr announced the re -appointment of Councilmember Vevera to the Civil Defense /D MICROFIL14ED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES !� Co✓'11 Activities Jan -wry 15, 1980 Page 3 �. Comm. where he has served notably for the past 4 years. There were no objections. Balmer asked that the resolution re prohibition of travel to non -ERA states be reconsidered. Mayor Balmer presented former Mayor Robert Vevera with an oversized gavel symbolizing his two-year term as Mayor, not quite the Teddy Roosevelt theory, as Vevera spoke loud and carried a big stick. Vevera thanked Council and staff for their help in making the past two years very easy. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute an application for overhead construction in 11_22 highway right-of-way by Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric at Lakeside Drive. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neushuser, to adopt RES. 80-16, Bk. 60, p. 23, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE IDOT RIGHT-OF-WAY ASSURANCE 4i3 STATEMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Perret absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-17, Bk. 60, p. 24, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH KELLY SECURITY COMPANY WHEREBY KELLY SECURITY SHALL PROVIDE SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE PARKING RAMP AT CLINTON AND BURLINGTON STREETS. Vevera stated his intention to vote 'no' because of budget concerns. Councilmembers stated that the contract was for six months, and that it would be looked at closely at the end of that time. Resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of votes: Ayes: Roberts, Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser. Nays: Vevera. Absent: Erdahl and Perret. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that AN ORDINANCE DEDICATING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY FOR PARK PURPOSES, be considered and given second l/5 vote for passage. Motion for second consideration carried, 5/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Perret absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, that the Council adjourn to executive session, 8:10 P.M., for the purpose of discussing collective 1/6 bargaining. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Perret absent. Councilmembers Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera present. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Scholten, Stolfus, Karr. Council discussed the Police, Fire and AFSCME collective bargaining. Tape-recorded on Reel #16, Side 1, #2660 -End and Reel #17, Side 1, #1-1042. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn 9:50 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0. ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR City of Iowa Cin i MEMORANDUM DATE: January 11, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Budget memorandum from the City Manager. O nLjudes Report Su»imnry) _ Memorandum from the City Assessor regarding the fleeting of the Conference Board on Monday, January 14, 1980. Copies of letters from the City Manager to Randy Bezanson and Mayor Kattchee regarding coordinated or merged transit services. _ Memorandum from the Department of Housing and Inspection Services regarding Frank Vogel, Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Money for the Transit System b. Street Lights at Dubuque and I-80 Interchange c. Benton Street Bridge Lights d. Camp Cardinal Road Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Scholten regarding City v. Braverman Development Company. Copy of letter to Mayor from Senator Jepsen regarding rail service in Iowa. Memorandum from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding employment of transportation planner. Copy of letter from Electrical Workers Union regarding Procter and Gamble. — Articles; a. Budgets b. Cincinnati avoiding crumbling syndrome c. Deferred maintenance takes toll on "Big Apple" _ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES m 0 City of Iowa CI Z MEMORANDUM DATE: January 11, 1980 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Budget memorandum from the City Manager. LIKclaJes 1�Qtor4 JkmnlarF� Memorandum from the City Assessor regarding the Meeting of the Conference Board on Monday, January 14, 1980. _ Copies of letters from the City Manager to Randy Bezanson and Mayor Kattchee regarding coordinated or merged transit services. _ Memorandum from the Department of Housing and Inspection Services regarding Frank Vogel. _ Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Money for the Transit System _ b. Street Lights at Dubuque and I-80 Interchange — c. Benton Street Bridge Lights _ d. Camp Cardinal Road _ Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Scholten regarding City v. Braverman Development Company. _ Copy of letter to Mayor from Senator Jepsen regarding rail service in Iowa._ Memorandum from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding employment of transportation planner. _ Copy of letter from Electrical Workers Union regarding Procter and Gamble. — Articles; a. Budgets b. Cincinnati avoiding crumbling syndrome c, Deferred maintenance takes toll on "Big Apple" _ i i i MICROFILMED BY -- JORM MICR+LA13 y CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES