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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-06-02 Council minutesV- COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES June 2, 1981 Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 6/2/81, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:39), Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts (7:38), Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Farmer, Stolfus, Karr. Councilminutes tape-recorded on Tape 81-7, Side 2, 15-450. Mayor Balmer proclaimed the week of June 7-13, 1981, as Child Care Providers Week. Mayor Balmer announced the addition of a Liquor License and Sunday Sales permit for Howard Johnson's to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recommenda- tions in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions, reg. Council mtg., 5/19/81, as published,�subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Approval of correction to the Complete Description and the Official Council Actions of 5/5/81 to include a memo from the Traffic Engr. re Yield Sign at Davenport and Van Buren Streets. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. -5/14/81; Design Review Comm. -5/13/81; Bd. of Adjustment -5/7/81; Planning and Zoning Comm. -5/7/81; Resources Conservation Comm. -5/11/81; Broadband Telecommunciations Comm. -4/21/81 and 4/28/81; Committee on Community Needs -5/6/81; Human Rights Comm. -4/27/81. Permit Motions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Pester Marketing Co., dba Pester Derby Co., 606 S. Riverside Drive. Approving Class A Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Leroy Weeks Post 3949 dba VFW 3949, 609 Hwy. 6 By -Pass. Approving Class B Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Howard Johnson Company and McLean Enterprises, Inc. dba Howard Johnson's, North Dodge Street. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $1,681,707.54 for the period of 4/1/81 through 4/30/81 as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Setting public hearings: RES. 81-123, Bk. 67, p. 352, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 6/16/81 ON AMENDING THE FY81 BUDGET ENDING 6/30/81. RES. 81-124, Bk. 67, p. 353, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 6/16/81 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE FY82 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 81-125, Bk. 67, p. 354, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 6/16/81 ON PLANS, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1401NES F Council Activities June 2, 1981 Page 2 SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CBD ALLEY PAVING - PHASE II, BLOCK, 82, O.T., DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Correspondence: John Cruise, atty., representing Bruce Glasgow, Florence Glasgow and Condowa, Inc., requesting Council waive the three readings of the ordinance vacating the right-of-way along Foster Road and St. Ann's Drive. Della Grizel re Congregate Meals, referred to the City Mgr, for reply. Nancy Baumgartner of the Human Rights Commission re public statements by Boards and Commissions, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. City Atty. Hayek re Freeway 518 -Larry Lynch (letter is a citizen's complaint and complete list of signatures and attachments available at City Clerk's office). IDOT re a repair project on U.S. 218. Applications for City Plaza Use: Northwest Junior High School requesting permission to have a concert on 5/27/81, approved. Mrs. V. Naggatz requesting permission to sell Girl Scout cookies on the Plaza on 5/23 and 5/31/81, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Roberts absent. Motion declared carried. Balmer repeated the public hearings as set and encouraged all Councilmembers to personally contact their local legislators requesting support for the gas tax increase. Mayor Balmer deferred consideration of the ordinances re Foster Road, amending the Planned Area Development Ordinance, and Regency Gardens until the required three-fourths of the Councilmembers were present. There were no objections. A public hearing was held to consider the rezoning of a two -acre tract located on the west side of Emerald Street between Melrose Avenue and West Benton Street from R3 to R3A (Edwin Barker property). Councilmember Roberts arrived, 7:38. No one appeared. Mayor Balmer announced that the Ordinances deferred earlier would be considered at this time. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that Ordinances must be considered and voted on 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 ORDINANCE NO. 81-3022, Bk. 18, pp. 36-37, TO VACATE RIGHT- OF-WAY ALONG THE ORIGINAL ALIGNMENT OF FOSTER ROAD AND ST. ANN'S DRIVE BETWEEN BURESH AVENUE AND PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Councilmember Erdahl arrived, 7:39. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRO_ LAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES L- '. K Council Activities June 2, 1981 Page 3 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, that the rule requiring that Ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORDINANCE NO. 81-3023, Bk. 18, pp. 38-39, AMENDING SECTIONS 8.10.20D.2 AND 8.10.20E.2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA (PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Motion to consider carried, 6/1, Vevera voting no. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote on final passage carried, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Vevera. Motion declared carried. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the rule requiring that Ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first consideration and vote be waived, and that the second consideration be given to an ordinance approving the preliminary and final planned area development plan of Regency Gardens, Parts I-IV. Motion to waive first consideration and vote for passage and give second consideration and vote for passage carried, 6/1, Vevera voting no. Roll call vote on waiver of first vote for passage and giving of second vote for passage, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Nays: Vevera. Motion declared carried. Recmm applicationto earezone a lot located attion of the Plannina 223nd ZS.nRiversinildesCourt from RIB to R3B (Andrew Rocca property) and to amend the Comprehensive Plan noted. Reference made to the correction on the agenda to reflect that the rezoning request was from RIB to R38. (It had been determined at informal session on 6/1 that there were not the required six votes to rezone this property.) Recommendation of the Human Rights Commission that the Commission desires to discuss policy statements procedure for boards and commissions prior to implementation of a policy on this matter, noted. Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 7/1/83 on the Board of Library Trustees. This appointment will be made at the 7/14/81 meeting of the City Council. Mayor Balmer requested a letter of appreciation be sent to Suzanne Richerson for her long term of service to the Board. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Lawrence Eckholt, 1520 Crosby Lane and Kay Amert, 831 N. Dodge, to the Design Review Committee for indefinite terms. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Kevin Phelan, 315 Kimball Road, to an unexpired term ending 5/1/86 on the Planning and MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Council Activities June 2, 1981 Page 4 Zoning Commission. Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Erdahl expressed concerns regarding Iowa City's role in the Civil Defense plans for emergency evacuation plans for Duane Arnold Energy Plant. City Council representative to Civil Defense Commission, Robert Vevera, relayed that the Commission was working on finalizing their plans for evacuation. Councilmember Neuhauser inquired when the Civic Center air conditioning would be working. City Mgr. Berlin reported on lack of activity by the contractor and other problems. Neuhauser reported on her meeting with Secretary of HUD, state and county representatives, and representative from League of Cities re Community Development Block Grant programs and funding, and suggested alerting our Congressmen regarding several concerns. City Mgr. Berlin announced the addition of a resolution re South Market Square to the agenda. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 81-126, Bk. 67, p. 355, AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT PAYMENT AND OFFER TO PURCHASE PORTION OF SOUTH MARKET SQUARE (from CRI&P Railroad). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-127, Bk. 67, p. 356, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE PARKING RAMP "A" EXIT LANE, TO MIDWEST ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC., OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $27,724.50. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-128, Bk. 67, p. 357, AWARDING THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN ELECTRICAL REVISIONS, PHASE III, TO TOWN AND COUNTRY COMPANY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $58,152.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-129, Bk. 67, pp. 358-369, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT AND A LETTER OF INTENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF IOWA PRIMARY HIGHWAY NO. 1 WITHIN IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-130, Bk. 67, p. 370, AWARDING THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE DECK REPLACEMENT TO MCCOMAS-LACINA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $28,976.30. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. Motion declared carried. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1•I01NES Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to defer tion approving the preliminary design plans for Renewal Parcel No. 93-3. Motion declared carried, present. Council Activities June 2, 1981 Page 5 indefinitely a resolu- landscaping for Urban 7/0, all Councilmembers Mayor Balmer announced that items 16 and 18 had been combined into one new resolution. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-131, Bk. 67, pp. 371-381, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ANNUAL CONTRIBU- TIONS CONTRACT AND GENERAL DEPOSITARY AGREEMENT AND ISSUANCE OF PROJECT LOAN AND PERMANENT NOTES, FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT IA 22-3. Resolution declared adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Vevera. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 81-132, Bk. 67, pp. 382-402, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT OF SALE OF PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT IA 22-3. Mayor Balmer announced that he would vote for this resolution, as he signs the legal documents, but he still was not in favor of the project. Resolution declared adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Nays: Vevera. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-133, Bk. 67, pp. 403-404, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LESLIE COLE FOR THE LEASE OF CROPLAND, near S. Ralston Creek Dam. Councilmember Roberts stated he felt the land should have been advertised for bids. .City Mgr. Berlin explained that there was mutual benefit. Resolution declared adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuahuser, Perret, Vevera. Nays: Roberts. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 81-134, Bk. 67, p. 405, ENGAGING AUDITOR FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1981, McGladrey, Hendrickson & Company. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt. RES. 81-135, Bk. 67, pp. 406-410, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH THE IOWA CITY CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER. Resolution declared adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl. Nayes: Vevera. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-136, Bk. 67, pp. 411-414, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT. Resolution declared adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Erdahl, Lynch. Nays: Vevera, Balmer. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-137, Bk. 67, pp.415-419, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY IN JOHNSON COUNTY. Afirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES L." Council Activities June 2, 1981 Page 6 Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-138, Bk. 67, Pp. 420-423, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVICES IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH THE MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Perret, to'adopt. RES. 81-139, Bk. 67, PP. 424-427, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVICES IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH THE PALS PROGRAM OF JOHNSON COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-140, Bk. 67, pp. 428-430, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH THE RAPE unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers ADVOCACY M present. - Affirmative roll declared carriedl vote Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-141, Bk. 67, Pp. 431-435, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVICES IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH. Resolution declared adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer. Nays: Vevera. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-142, Bk. 67, Pp. 436-439, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH WILLOW CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER. Resolution declared adopted, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl. Nays: Vevera. Mayor Balmer reported on the kick-off meeting for the 1982 United Way campaign and announced a goal of $303,000. He reported that the University would allow information sessions to be conducted on campus for the first time. Councilmember Erdahl thanked Mayor Balmer for his efforts in obtaining University cooperation. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to ajourn, 8:12 P.M. Motion declared carried, 7/0. 0 N R. BALM R, MAYOR 'S ATTEST: ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CL tK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MAY 18, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: May 18, 1981, 3:15 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Vevera, Perret 3:25 PM, Lynch 4:30. Absent: Roberts. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Karr, Boothroy, Hencin, Schmeiser, Hauer, Hauber. Other guests as mentioned for discussion. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel N81-9, Side 1, 311-604. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING 311-336 Regency Gardens, Public hearing will be held on the PAD. Requesting first consideration at the May 19th meeting per letter from Tom Cilek. Other two readings will be done in June. Melrose Corridor Committee,.resolution has been prepared re recommendations and asking that the recommendations be affirmed. Committee has been dissolved by, Planning and.Zoning. Pepperwood; Lot 163, previously discussed.. Legal papers not completely revised but see no problem for Tuesday formal meeting. Lower Ralston Creek Plan, resolution approving on agenda per Iowa Chapter 403: Hencin.present for questions. APPOINTMENV LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES City Mgr. Berlin will contact the County re a'list of names or t e ayor to consider in filling the vacancy. Councilman Perret arrived, 3:25 PM. AGENDA 336-490 1. Councilmember Erdahl questionned 3d(3) re Airliner and the fact that "No Smoking Signs Are Not Posted". Consensus of the Council was that beer and liquor licenses would not be added to the Consent Calendar until everything was in order including the posting of the proper signs. City Manager will write a letter of warning to Airliner re the matter, but license will be granted due to expiration date. 2. Councilmember Erdahl pointed out there was no "ilo Right Turn On Red" sign posted for traffic heading west on Burlington at the intersection of Dubuque. There is a sign posted going from Dubuque onto Burlington. City Manager will investigate. 3. Councilmember Neuhauser requested permission to attend a June 2nd meeting with the Secretary of HUD re community block grant money allocation. She reported she will be attending the meeting and would be present for half of the informal meeting scheduled June 1 and be back for the formal meeting Tuesday evening. There were no objections. 4. Mayor Balmer congratulated Councilmember Neuhauser on her fellowship rec'd from HUD to attend a 3 -week program and executive training session in July at the Kennedy school. I. _i I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES t .I Informal Council Page 2 May 19, 1981 5. Councilmember Vevera stated his dissatisfaction with the fact that some Iowa City people were not yet hooked up to cable vision and that Coral- ville and other surrounding areas were now being hooked up. City Mgr. asked Council assistance in reporting any areas that do not currently have cable'vision. 6. Councilmember Perret questionned when the renewal of the lease for the Davis Building would be discussed. Asst. City Mgr. Helling reported that the draft should be prepared this week,and Council should be discussing it the first or second meeting in June. Perret questionned if the code violations had been taken care of. City Mgr. reported that the owner has 60 days in which to correct the violations,and that the lease and violations are being handled separately. Councilmembers toured the new library. Councilmember Lynch present 4:30 P.M. NORTH SIDE LIGHTING PROJECT (Terry Kelly, Kathy Ward, Jim Curry present) 490-.604 City Manager elaborated on memo of May 15th and stated that the project would take approximately nine months to complete. ' The amount of $10,000 has been budgeted, however, cost of. $7,800 originally requested for evaluation has now been proposed.:to.increase to $9,200. Kathy Ward, ,CLASS, reported the rate I of return was considerably greater with the envelopes: There was discussion re the cost,'of lights increasing over the years.from $1,232 the first year to i $9,943 the tenth year. City Mgr. stated that letters would be sent to property owners adjacent to the installation sites. Costs•..for .letters referred to in the evaluation are in addition. Forestry Superintendent Hauber explained the `City's tree trimming policy and stated that trees would not be trimmed unless it was for installation/placement of the lights and not for efficiency. Meeting adjourned 4:40 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140111ES L_ 0 MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL -5/19/81 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is Iowa City reg. mtg., 5/19/81, 7.30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Council - members present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:35), Ly Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor Balmer proclaimed May 22, 1981, as Tribute to Thea Sando Day and May 1981, as Older Americans' Month. Mayor Balmer announced that the amendment to the Consent Calendar had been withdrawn. Movedby Lynch, 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 Council Actions, reg. " Council' mtg.,' 5/5/81,' as published, 'subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerki -Approval `of correction to 4/21/81, Council Minutes to reflect that all resolutions are recorded in Book 66. Minutes of Boardsand Commissions: Housing Comm. -5/6/81; Resources Conservation Comm. -4/20/81; Bd. of Library Trustees - 4/23/81; United,Action for Yduth-3/30/81; Planning & Zoning Comm. -4/16/81; Rules Committee -5/5/81; Housing Appeals Bd.-3/12/81 & 4/9/81. Permit'Motions and Resolutions: 'Approv- ing Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Long John Silver's, 1940 Lower Muscatine. Approving Class C Liquor and Sunday Sales for Colonial Bowling Lanes, 2253 Hwy 218 South. Approving Class 'C Liquor License for The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton.' Approving Class C Liquor License for That Bar/Fish Hook, 32321, Market.'; RES. 81-114, Bk. 67, 'p. APPROVING DANCING PERMIT `FOR THAT BAR/FISH HOOK. Setting a public hearing for 6/16/81 on the permanent closure of Ashley Drive at its intersection with Iowa Primary Highway #1, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing; and directing City Engineer to place said plan on file for public inspection. Correspondence: Richard Hughes, Principal of Herbert Hoover School. Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Sunshine re crossing guard program, referred to the City Manager for reply: Della Grizel re proposed housing for MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140INES --- T Official Actions frail elderly, referred to the City Manager May 19, 1981 for reply. Iowa City residents re a Page 2 pedestrian controlled traffic signal at Brown and Dodge, referred to the City Manager for reply. Memos from the Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the position of shop super- intendent/Equipment Division, and maintenance worker/Government Buildings, Parks and Recreation Department. Memos from Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition 300 block of South Madison and re two-hour parking restric- tion from 8:00-5:00 in 500 block of South Madison. Application for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Steven Cook to be in the downtown area on 5/21/81 dressed as a clown to advertise his services as a clown, approved. Iowa City Memorial Day Association for permis- sion to hold services on the Iowa Avenue bridge and at Oakland Cemetery on 5/25/81, approved. Willowwind..School for use of Blackhawk Minipark on 6/17/81 for a concert by a.four-piece jazz band, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as seta A, public hearing was held to consider the vacation of right-of-way along the original align- ment of Foster Road 'and St. Ann's Drive between Buresh Avenue and Prairie du Chien.Road. Council - member Erdahl arrived, 7:35. . A public hearing was held to consider the preliminary and final Planned Area Development Plan of Regency Gardens. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, that the ORDINANCE -APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF REGENCY GARDENS, be considered and given first vote for passage at this time. Motion to consider adopted, 6/1, Vevera voting no. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage, 6/1, with the following division of voter Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl. Nays: Vevera. Motion declared carried. A public hearing was held to consider an ordinance amending Sections 8.10.20D.2 and 8.10.20E.2 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa (Planned Area Development Ordinances). Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the Ordinance AMENDING SECTIONS 8.10.20D.2 AND 8.10.20E.2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA (PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE), be MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Official Actions considered and given first vote for passage at this May 19, 1981 time. Motion to consider adopted, 6/1, Vevera Page 3 voting no. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch. Nays: Vevera. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-115, Bk. 67, p. 322, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THAT THE RECOMMENDA- TIONS OF THE MELROSE CORRIDOR COMMITTEE BE APPROVED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts abstaining and all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. City Manager Berlin recommended approval of the Pepperwood resolution subject to review and approval of legal papers. Moved by Perret, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES.81-116, Bk. 67, i pp. 323-327, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF LOT 163, PEPPERWOOD ADDITION, PART 3, as amended by addition of language clarifying N1, so that plat and documents would be approved subject to their execution. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-117, Bk. 67, pp. 328-329, APPROVING THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR IOWA CHAPTER 403. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. John' Suchomel, 330h N. Lucas, appeared and reported how impressed he was on his recent tour of the new Senior Center. A public hearing was held on intention .to issue industrial development revenue bonds (Henry Louis Inc. Project). Richard Blum, 2401 Rochester, appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-118, Bk. 67, pp. 330-334, TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (HENRY LOUIS INC. PROJECT) IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/83 on the Parks and Recreation Commission. This appointment will be made at the 6/30/81 meeting of the City Council. Councilmember Lynch stated that the doors leading from the ramp into the Old Capitol Center open toward the mall and questioned, as a fire .precaution, whether they shouldn't open out. City MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 140INES Official Actions May 19, 1981 Page 4 Manager Berlin stated that the buildings were built separately so they both require openings out and that the stairwell was intended as the required exit. Mayor Balmer reported on initial meeting with the City Attorney Selection Committee that he and Neuhauser attended. The Committee would like Council direction as to whether the new City Attorney should have an Iowa City office and/or reside in the City. Consensus of Council was that the City Attorney should establish or presently have an Iowa City office. No specific residency requirement was established, but it was agreed that the successful applicant would be expected to be readily available. Asst. City Attorney Woito announced that a suit has been filed against the City and several individuals by Linda Eaton with no monetary values established. Recommendation of the Design Review Committee that the City Council approve the preliminary design plans for landscaping', submitted by the Breese Company, noted. , ' Moved by Lynch, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt. RES.. 81-119,. Bk. 67, p. 335, AWARDING THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT FOR THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN ELECTRICAL REVISIONS, PHASE II TO TOWN AND COUNTRY- ELECTRIC COMPANY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $22,615. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-120, Bk. 67, pp. 336-342, RELATING TO AUTHORIZING EXECUTION.OF AN AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT PREVIOULSY EXECUTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE.. OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CITY'S INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE INTERIM BONDS (PLAZA RETAIL ASSOCIATES PROJECT) AND NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CITY'S INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (PLAZA RETAIL ASSOCIATES PROJECT). Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to amend the resolution by changing the expiration date for issuance of the bonds to February 16, 1982. Motion on amendment declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call vote on adoption of amended resolution unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-121, Bk. 67, pp. 343-349, RELATING TO AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT PREVIOUSLY EXECUTED IN CONNECTION WITH MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES NOIRES Official Actions May 19, 1981 Page 5 L.." THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,500,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CITY'S INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT INTERIM BONDS (TOWERS HOTEL ASSOCIATES PROJECT) AND NOT TO EXCEED $7,500,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CITY'S INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (TOWERS HOTEL ASSOCIATES PROJECT).* Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to amend the resolution by changing the expiration date for issuance of the bonds to February 16, 1982. Motion on amendment declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Affirma- tive roll call vote on adoption of amended resolu- tion unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to defer consideration of a resolution approving the preliminary design plans for landscaping for Urban Renewal Parcel No. 93-3 (The Breese Company). Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. . Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-122, Bk: 67, pp. 350-351, RECLASSIFY- ING ONE PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN THE PARKS AND -RECREATION DEPARTMENT, CEMETERY/FORESTRY DIVISION, AND TWO PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITIONS IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, WATER DIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 8:15 P.M. A more complete description of Council activi- t es ' o he office of the City Clerk. /JOH . BALMER, MAYOR '/MARK • Jt�� Y C CLERK u fitted for publication on May 29, 1981. l MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES I fm COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES May 19, 1981 Iowa City reg. mtg., 5/19/81, 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, Woito, Farmer, Boothroy, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 81-7, Side 1, 2080 -End and Side 2, 1-15. Mayor Balmer proclaimed May 22, 1981, as Tribute to Thea Sando Day and May 1981, as Older Americans' Month. Mayor Balmer announced that the amendment to the Consent Calendar had been withdrawn. Moved by Lynch, 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 Council Actions, reg. Council mtg., 5/5/81, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Approval of correction to 4/21/81, Council Minutes to reflect that all resolutions are recorded in Book 66. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm. -5/081; Resources Conservation Comm. -4/20/81; Bd. of Library Trustees -4/23/81; United Action for Youth -3/30/81; Planning & Zoning Comm. -4/16/81; Rules Committee - 5/5/81; Housing Appeals Bd.-3/12/81 & 4/9/81. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Securities Building Corp. dba Long John Silver's, 1940 Lower Muscatine. Approving Class C Liquor and Sunday Sales for Pershell Corp. dba Colonial -,Bowling Lanes, 2253 Hwy 218 South.: Approving Class C Liquor -License for: Spayer & Co.;. -Ltd. dba The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton. Approving Class C Liquor License for Boulevard Room, Ltd. dba That Bar/Fish Hook, 325 E. Market. RES. 81-114, Bk. 67, p. 321, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR BOULEVARD ROOM, LTD. dba THAT BAR/FISH HOOK. Setting a public hearing for 6/16/81 on the permanent closure of Ashley Drive at its intersection with Iowa Primary Highway #1, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing City Engineer to place said plan on file for public inspection. Correspondence: Richard Hughes, Principal of Herbert Hoover School, re crossing guard on Court Street, referred to the City Manager for reply. Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Sunshine re crossing guard program, referred to the City Manager for reply. Della Grizel re proposed housing for frail elderly, referred to the City Manager for reply. Iowa City residents re a pedestrian controlled traffic signal at Brown and Dodge, referred to the City Manager for reply. Memos from the Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the position of shop superintendent/Equipment Division, and maintenance worker/Government Buildings, Parks and Recreation Department. Memos from Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition 300 block of South Madison and re two-hour parking restriction from 8:00-5:00 in 500 block of South Madison. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I40111ES 4 W-1 r Council Activities May 19, 1981 Page 2 Application for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Steven Cook to be in the downtown area on 5/21/81 dressed as a clown to advertise his services as a clown, approved. Iowa City Memorial Day Association for permission to hold services on the Iowa Avenue bridge and at Oakland Cemetery on 5/25/81, approved. Willowwind School for use of Blackhawk Minipark on 6/17/81 for a concert by a four -piece jazz band, approved., Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Mayor Balmer repeated the public hearing as set. A public hearing was held to consider the vacation of right-of-way along the original alignment of Foster Road and St. Ann's Drive between Buresh Avenue and Prairie du Chien Road. No one appeared. Councilmember Erdahl arrived, 7:35. A public hearing was held to consider the preliminary and final. Planned Area Development Plan of Regency Gardens. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, that the ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF REGENCY GARDENS, be considered and given first vote for passage at this time. Motion to consider adopted, 6/1, Vevera voting no. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer,:Erdahl; ,Nays: Vevera. Motion declared carried. A public hearing was held .to consider an ordinance amending Sections 8.10.20D.2 and 8.10.20E.2 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa (Planned Area Development Ordinances). No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the Ordinance AMENDING :SECTIONS 8.10.200.2. AND 8.10.20E.2 OF THE CODE, OF. ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA (PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE), be cons idered.and given first vote for passage at this time. Motion to consider adopted, 6/1, Vevera voting no. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage, 6/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch. Nays Vevera. Motion declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-115, Bk. 67, p. 322, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MELROSE CORRIDOR COMMITTEE BE APPROVED. Affirmative roll, call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts abstaining and all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. City Manager Berlin recommended approval of the Pepperwood resolution subject to review and approval of legal papers. Moved by Perret, seconded by FINAL,to PLATa OF LOTS163, PEPPERWOOD7ADDITION, PART 3, asING THE amendedpbyLadditi adND dition language clarifying Ml, so that plat and documents would be approved subject to their execution. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-117, Bk. 67, pp. 328-329, APPROVING THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR IOWA CHAPTER MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 4 Council Activities May 19, 1981 Page 3 403. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. John Suchomel, 330' N. Lucas, appeared and reported how wan, appeared. ppeared sed he as on his recent tour of the new Senior Center. Tom Cilek, 317 MagowanpP A public hearing was held on intention tRichard Blum, 2401 strial ssue indudRochestert Louis Inc. Project)• Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to revenue bonds (Henry of name. Moved by appeared re proper spelling 330-334, TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF adopt RES. 81-118, Bk. 67, pp. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (HENRY LOUIS INC. PROJECT) IN AN AGGREGAT PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000- declaredtcarrieive dl call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers p .red term ending 1/1/83 on ointment will be made at the Mayor Balmer announced one vacancy for an unexp' the Parks and Recreation Coommcilion• This app 6/30/81 meeting of the City into the s leadned, as afire precaution, Councilmember Lynch stated that the doors leading from the ram Old Capitol Center open toward the mall ander Berlin stated that the buildings whether they shouldn't open out. City Manager well were built separately so they both require openings out and that the l meeting was intended as the required exit. Mayor Balmer reported on initial meeting Selection Committee that he and Neuhauser attended. Attorney with`the City Attorneytion Consensus of Council Committee would like Counciloffice and/or reside in thetCity the new City should have an Iowa City presently have an Iowa was that the City Attorney should establish or it office. No specific residency requirement was established'available. agreed that the successful applicant would be expected to be readily values established. Asst. City Attorney Woito announced that a suit has been filed against the City and several individuals by Linda Eaton with no monetary Council approve submitted by the Breese Company, Recommendation doe of�tplans la Reviewtee that the City the preliminary 9 P noted. Bk. 67, P. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt. RES. 81-119, 335, AWARDING THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND TforCISHASE II TO ATTESTOWN AND CONTRACT FOR ELECTRIIOWA COMPANY CITY OOFTOIDWA WN ELECTRICALIOW A, ISIfor PHASE II INTRYCOLus, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion Affirmative roll call vote unanimo declared carried. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 81-120, Bk. 67, pp. 336-342, RELATING TO AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF PREVIOLILSY EXECUTED IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPALOAMOUNT OOFWTHE CITY'SITH THE SINDUSTRIALUANCE OF ODEVELOPMENT REVENUE INTERIM BONDS (PLAZA RETAIL ASSOCIATES PROJECT) AND NOT TO EXCEED REVENUE BONDS AGGREGATE GGRE(PLAZARETAIL ASSOCIATESUPROJECT). NT OF THE CMoved by Rober t L secondedEby Neuhauser, to amend the resolution by changing the expiration date for issuance of the bonds to February 16, 1982. Motion on amendment declared carried, 7/0, MICROFILMED BY JORM MIOROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES Council Activities May 19, 1981 Page 4 all Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call vote on adoption of amended resolution unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 81-121, Bk. 67, pp. 343-349, RELATING TO AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT PREVIOUSLY EXECUTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,500,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CITY'S INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT INTERIM BONDS (TOWERS HOTEL ASSOCIATES PROJECT) AND NOT TO EXCEED $7,500,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CITY'S, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (TOWERS HOTEL ASSOCIATES PROJECT). Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to amend the resolution by changing the expiration date for issuance of the bonds to February 16, 1982. Motion on amendment declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call vote on adoption of amended resolution unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to defer consideration of a resolution approving the preliminary design plans. for landscaping for Urban Renewal Parcel No. 93-3 (The Breese Company). Motion declared carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser; to adopt RES. 81-122, Bk. 67, pp. 350-351, RECLASSIFYING ONE PERMANENT.. FULL-TIME POSITT-ION IN ,THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, CEMETERY/FORESTRY DIVISION, AND TWO PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITIONS, IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, WATER DIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Motion declared carried. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 8:15 P.M. HN . B LM M OR ,MARIAN K., KARR, DEPUTY CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 4 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 1, 1981 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: June 1, 1981, 2:45 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Erdahl, Lynch, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Perret, 2:52 P.M. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Boothroy Kucharzak, Schmadeke, 14oito, Hayek, Fowler, Ruppert TAPE-RECORDED on Reel N81-9, Side 2, 604-1601. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 604-704 1. Vacation of St. Ann's Drive, no problems, three considerations can be given. 2. Amendment of Planned Area Development Ordinance, second reading can be waived and ordinance adopted at Tuesday's meeting. 3. Ord. Approving Prel. & Final Plat for Re ency Gardens, Parts I-IV, first and second consideration can be given at Tues ay s meeting. 4. Rezoning Barker tract on Emerald Street, public hearing is to rezone to R3A. Boothroy will have waiver for readings for next meeting. 5. RezoninO from RIB to R3B, lot at 223 S. Riverside Ct. for Rocca. Council discussed traffic pattern, amendment needed to Comprehensive Plan, objection from Hughes, informal maintenance agreement. Councilman Perret arrived, 2:52 P.M. After discussion, the Mayor stated that there were not six votes to rezone. (Six votes were needed because P&Z had denied the rezoning.) AGENDA - COUNCIL TIME 704-1024 1. Mayor Balmer stated that the reply and enclosure sent to Nancy Baumgart- ner of the Human Relations Commission is Council's policy regarding public statements by Boards and Commissions. Helling will prepare a procedure for Boards and Commissions to contact Council when necessary. Erdahl will explain the policy to Baumgartner. 2. Mayor Balmer expressed his satisfaction with City Attorney Hayek's statement concerning Freeway 518/Larry Lynch, and advised he would not allow any further discussion of the matter. Erdahl suggested that the City Attorney's office prepare a formal policy regarding procedure for personal accusations against Councilmembers. I 3. Regarding the Human Relations Commission's minutes of 4/27, Item 15, li Balmer asked that the information be transmitted to the Commission that regarding Sec. 18-32, the non-discrimination ordinance, as it reads, represents a majority of Councilmembers feelings. 4. City Manager Berlin pointed out that Council Agenda Items 16 and 18 regarding Public Housing were being incorporated into one Resolution under Item 16, so Item 18 would be deleted from the agenda. j 5. Neuhauser questioned when the portion of Riverside Drive, north, would be paved. City Manager will check and report. 6. Lynch called attention to complaints of noise in the downtown area and suggested the police patrols be more visible. Balmer questioned if damages to trees were paid by the offender. Erdahl suggested publicity on the issue. Lynch suggested use of steel posts to protect the trees from cars. Balmer asked for assistance from citizens in apprehending j MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICROLAB .CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Page Page 2 the offenders. Informal Council June 1, 1981 7. Vevera tailed attention to a very courteous response from a Parks and Recreation employee to a question. He then questioned if a notice of deadline for picking up of cemetery wreaths had been published. Berlin will check. 8. Perret questioned if sod on Madison Street had been accepted. Berlin said it would be replaced. 9. Kucharzak stated that clearance from the State was needed to add the 'no right turn on red' sign on the SW corner of Burlington/Dubuque. 10. Neuhauser asked where the project was that IDOT was taking bids on listed as Highway 218, beginning on Iowa Ave. Berlin replied that it was just a repair (patching) project. 11. Appointmentsof Eckholt and Amert to the Design Review Committee and Phelan to Planning and Zoning Comm, were agreed upon. HIGHWAY nl WEST/STORM SEWER 1050-1300 City Manager Berlin called attention to the memo of 5/22 regarding this project. The Mayor noted his appreciation for the good job done by the staff in negotiating this agreement. Funding was discussed. Alternative proposals considered after the Airport Commission would not agree to having an open ditch on the north side of their property were explained by IDOT representatives present and the City Manager. Berlin and Schmadeke also explained the maintenance problems anticipated if the ditch is open. After discussion by Councilmembers, it was decided that the project would be added to the State's project, as allowed for in the agreement, and if a favorable bid is received, Council can then make the final decision on the storm sewer project. The City Manager pointed out that during September the City will receive a grant for sewer trunk line construction starting in University Heights, following the Rock Island Railroad to Giblin St., and out onto Benton. It needs to be completed before the Benton/Riverside project is started next year. LOADING-UNLOADING/CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT 1300-1520 Berlin pointed out that the Downtown Association Board of Directors was not averse to the lowering of time on the meters, as proposed. In the 5/28 memo changes #1, 2, and 3 were agreed to by Council. These changes will be pub- licized. Neuhauser suggested a 15 minute grace period in the ramp. Berlin called attention to change N3, the exception is that parking will be allowed on Sunday. Robert Welsh asked for clarification of enforcement of the new policy in alleys and during the evening. Berlin replied that it will be enforced to 9 P.M., when the stores close. After the utility poles are re- moved in the alleys, there will be more room for trucks to park and for cars to be able to get through. FUTURE SERVICES FOR CITY ATTORNEY HAYEK 1520-1601 Mayor Balmer called attention to the memo in the packet outlining the three areas in which Hayek will continue serving (Urban Renewal, Brown and Eaton lawsuits). All Councilmembers agreed with the memo. EXECUTIVE SESSION Tape-recorded on Reel 1122, Side 1, 1540-1900. Moved by Erdah , seconded by Lynch, to adjourn to executive session under Sec. 28A.5.1(c) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation, j MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES �,V Informal Council Page 3 June 1, 1981 where disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in those litigations. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present, 4:00 P.M. Staffinembers present - Berlin, Hayek, Stolfus, Helling, Woito. Councilwoman Neuhauser left the meeting, 4:10 P.M. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera to adjourn, 4:30 P.M. Motion declared carried. MICROFILMED BY !JORM MICROLAB 'CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ...7