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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,
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to defer
tion approving the preliminary design plans for
Renewal Parcel No. 93-3. Motion declared carried,
present.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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frail elderly, referred to the City Manager
May 19, 1981
for reply. Iowa City residents re a
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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
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considered and given first vote for passage at this
May 19, 1981
time. Motion to consider adopted, 6/1, Vevera
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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,
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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,
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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
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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.
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Regarding the Human Relations Commission's minutes of 4/27, Item 15,
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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
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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,
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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.
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