HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-03-27 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 27, 1979
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/27/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Perret,
Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser, Roberts. Mayor Vevera presiding. Staff -
members present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Vitosh, Brei. Council minutes
tape-recorded on Tape 79-9, Side 2, 1-439.
Mayor Vevera proclaimed the week of April 1-7, 1979, as Host
Family Week.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received or approved and/or
adopted, as presented:
Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 3/13/79,
subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards & Commissions: P & ZComm.-3/15/79; Bd. of
Adjustment -3/15/79; Resources Conserv. Comm. -2/27/79; Housing
Appeals Bd.-1/11/79.
Permit Resolutions, Bk. 55, recommended by City Clerk: RES.
#79-132, p. 457, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: Diane Dornburg,
re parking on S. Governor St. Clyde Hanson, re reasons for choosing
Iowa City to live. Protective Assoc. for Tenants, re suggestions
for model lease. Memorandum from Traffic Engr., parking prohibition
on: Mayfield Rd., 200 block of Hutchinson Ave., & 300 block of Lee
St.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Roberts absent.
Council noted the recomms. from P & Z Comm. to approve the prel. &
final LSRD plan of Ralston Creek Village and to approve the prel. &
final LSNRD plan of Owens Brush Co.
Leda Bergmann, from Melrose Neighborhood Assoc., appeared and
stated the Assoc. endorses the editorial which appeared in Iowa City
Press -Citizen urging joint participation in planning between IDOT, U of
I, Iowa City, Coralville, University Hgts., and Johnson Co. regarding FW
518 and the proposed U of I arena in relation to traffic. Moved by
deProsse, seconded by Ferret, to send a letter from the Mayor to the U
of I requesting that we set up a committee, which would include a minimum
of two representatives each, from the City, U of I, members of the
Melrose neighborhood area (and possibly U. Hgts. & IDOT) to look at
questions relating to the development of the sports arena and traffic
problems; furthermore, the letter should indicate appreciation for past
cooperation. Motion carried, 5/0.
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March 27, 1979
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John Suchomel, 611 E. Burlington, appeared and thanked Council for
renewing his contract for litter pickup. He reported on a survey he
took on the amount of garbage in the municipal parking lot. Mike
Furman, 2305 Cae Dr., and Dell Richards, 723 E. Washington, appeared and
endorsed the speedy development of FW 518 due to overloading of trafficways
in westside area.
The public hearing was held on the issuance of $2,000,000 General
Obligation Bonds. No one appeared.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProi:.se, to adopt RES. #79-133, Res.
Bk. 55, pp. 458-461, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Roberts absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #79-134, Res.
Bk. 55, pp. 462-466, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE OF $5,500,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Neuhauser & Roberts absent.
Balmer stated that the financial figures which he had requested
regarding bus service to University Heights were now available. He
hoped that Council could discuss and take action on this matter in
April.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to direct the City Attorney
to investigate possible outside counsel to look into litigation against
the IA Dept. of Transportation regarding FW 518, as soon as possible.
Balmer suggested that the City request the IA Dept. of Transportation
Committee to clarify in writing their position on FW 518 alignment.
City Mgr. Berlin indicated he would like to send a staff person to
IDOT's office to review file material since Nov. 2, 1978. Council was
agreeable to both suggestions. Motion for outside counsel was passed,
3/2, Balmer & Vevera voting "no" and Neuhauser and Roberts absent.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to authorize the City Attorney
to do what he can to defeat Senate File 406, property tax exemption for
nursing homes & care facilities, possibly by letter to the Committee
introducing it. Motion carried, 5/0.
City Mgr. Berlin presented two Resolutions to Council for consider-
ation, re Rohret Rd, and Senior Citizen Furniture. Moved by Balmer,
seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #79-135, Res. Bk. 55, p. 467, IMPOSING
WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS UPON VEHICLES TRAVELING ROHRET ROAD. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Roberts absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #79-136, Res.
Bk. 55, pp. 468-469, AWARDING BIDS FOR SENIOR CENTER FURNITURE TO BE
ACQUIRED WITH FUNDING AVAILABLE UNDER TITLE V OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT
OF 1965. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Roberts
absent.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. N79-137, Res.
Bk. 55, pp. 470-471, AMENDING THE FY79 BUDGET ENDING JUNE 30, 1979.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Roberts absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
s SECTION 5-2(2) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY TO CORRECT A
I TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR WHICH OMITTED THE CLOSING TIME FOR ESTABLISHMENTS
SERVING ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR OR BEER ON WEEKDAYS be considered and given
first vote for passage. Motion carried, 5/0. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Roberts absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY CONSISTENT WITH
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 601A OF THE CODE OF IOWA (Human Rights Ord.) be
considered and given first vote for passage. Motion carried, 5/0.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Roberts absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn the meeting, 8:14
P.M. Motion carried, 5/0.
ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
ABB E STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
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MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 3/13/79
The cost of publishing the following proceed-
ings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this
calendar year for sa— d blication is $
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3 13 9, 7:30
P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding.
Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl,
Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Roberts.
City Clerk Stolfus requested addition of three
beer/liquor licenses to the Consent Calendar.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that the
following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted,
as amended:
Approval of Official Actions, reg.
Council mtg., 2/27/79, subj. to correction, as
recommended by City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Design
Review Conn. -2/28/79; Housing Comm. -3/7/79;
Library Bd. Trustees -2/22/79; Airport Comm. -
2/15/79.
Permit Resolutions, recommended by City
Clerk, Bk. 54: RES. 79-102, p. 405, APPROVING
CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE, and RES. 79-103, p.
406, SUNDAY SALES, for B.P.O. ELKS #590. RES.
79-104, p. 407, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR
LICENSE, & RES. 79-105, p. 408, SUNDAY SALES,
for Gringo's. RES. 79-106, p. 409, APPROVING
CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE & RES. 79-107, p. 410,
SUNDAY SALES for Sheep's Head Cafe. RES. 79-
108, p. 411, REFUNDING CIGARETTE PERMIT to
O'Brien's. Additions: RES. 79-109, p. 412,
APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT, & RES. 79-110,
p. 413, SUNDAY SALES for Taco Grande. RES.
79-111, p. 414, APPROVING CLASS C. LIQUOR
LICENSE for Magoo's.
Resolutions Setting Public Hearings on
3/20/79, Res. Bk. 54: Res. 79-112, p. 415,
setting public hearing on resolution proposing
to sell an interest in real property, re
conveyance of scenic easement over Capitol St.
to State of Iowa, and Res. 79-113, p. 416,
setting public hearing on resolution proposing
to sell real property, one block of Harrison
St., to the University of Iowa.
Correspondence: Regarding parking, both
pro & con, from Connie Keeling, Leanne
Keeling, Jim Donkersloot, Sally Smith, Della
Grizel, petition signed by 20 residents,
Michael McCoy, Robert Dahlberg, Lisa Veach,
Nancy Selden, Robert Rogers and Rabbi Jeffrey
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Official Actions Portman, Edwin Green, Karen Peterson, Marshall
March 13, 1979 Hunter, Mr. & Mrs. A. Rittenmeyer and Louise
Page 2 Levine. Referred to City Mgr. for reply: S.
Smith re new garbage collection procedure.
Memo from Human Rights Comm. re Linda Eaton.
Information: Traffic Engr. re parking
prohibition on Governor St. .from Bowery to
Burlington St.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts
absent. Mayor Vevera repeated the two public
hearings set.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to
adopt RES. 79-114, Bk. 54, p. 417-418, APPROVING
FINAL PLAT OF LYN-DEN HEIGHTS, PART 2, as approved
by P&Z Comm, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Roberts absent.
Gene Edmon appeared requesting suspension of
enforcement of parking regulations until proposed
modifications can be discussed. After discussion
of process, citizens were advised to obey the signs
until there is a consensus from Council as to what
will be changed, and to forward any problems to the
Public Works Dept. Staff will report on why meters
at corner of College and Van Buren were taken out.
John Suchomel appeared reporting on cleaning of
municipal parking lot across from Penney's.
Lonn Kadue appeared regarding parking and
garbage collection changes. These matters will be
discussed at the informal meeting of March 19th.
Harold Bechtoldt appeared re both issues, and lack
of communication with citizens.
Mayor Vevera announced that the vacancies on
the Board of Appeals would be readvertised.
Appointments to Broadband Telecommunications
Commission: Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl,
to appoint Sandra Eskin to one year term expiring
3/13/80. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by
Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Bruce
Washburn and William Terry to two-year terms
expiring 3/13/81. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint
Jen Madsen and Robert Pepper to three-year terms
expiring 3/13/82. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to
adopt RES. 79-115, Bk. 54, pp. 419-423, AUTHORIZING
THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE ECUMENICAL HOUSING
CORPORTAION, as modified, for 80 units of elderly
housing on the site immediately east of the Old
Post Office & a portion of the Iowa Ave, parking
lot. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Roberts absent.
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Official Actions Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to
March 13, 1979 adopt RES. 79-116, Bk. 54, pp. 424-425, AUTHORIZING
Page 3 AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH SHIVE-HATTERY &
ASSOCIATES for design of BDI special assessment
project to include upgrading of Heinz Lift Station.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts
absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to
adopt RES. 79-117, Bk. 54, pp. 426-427,
ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SERVICES PERFORMED BY THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to
adopt RES. 79-118, Bk. 54, p. 428, DESIGNATING THE
LOCATION OF THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARD FOR POSTING
NOTICE OF, AND TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR, MEETINGS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL, AND ANY BOARD OR COMMISSION
CREATED BY THE COUNCIL, EXCEPT THE IOWA CITY
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT COMMISSION AND THE IOWA CITY
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that
the ORDINANCE CLOSING THE EASTERN TERMINUS OF
MELROSE COURT TO MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM
MYRTLE AVE. BY PLACING A TRAFFIC ISLAND DIRECTLY
WEST OF GREENWOOD DRIVE ON MYRTLE AVE. be
considered and given second vote for passage.
Motion to consider carried, 4/2, Balmer and Vevera
voting ' no' . Roll call vote on second vote for
passage adopted, 4/2, with following division of
vote. Ayes: deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Neuhauser.
Nays: Vevera, Balmer. Absent: Roberts.
Moved by. deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that
ORDINANCE AWARDING A FRANCHISE FOR CABLE TELEVISION
TO HAWKEYE CABLEVISION CORPORATION be considered
and given second vote for passage. Motion to
consider carried, 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote
on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Roberts
absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to
adjourn the meeting, 8:20 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK Submitted on 3/22/79.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 13, 1979
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/13/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer,
deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Roberts. Staff -
members present: Berlin, Stolfus, Ryan, Helling, Glaves. Council
minutes tape-vecorded on Tape 79-9, Side 1, 1030-1688.
City Clerk Stolfus requested addition of three beer/liquor licenses
to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that
the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be
received, or approved, and/or adopted, as amended:
Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 2/27/79,
subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Design Review Comm. -2/28/79;
Housing Comm. -3/7/79; Library Bd. Trustees -2/22/79; Airport Comm. -
2/15/79.
Permit Resolutions, recommended by City Clerk, Bk. 54: RES.
79-102, p. 405, APPROVING CLASS C'LIQUOR LICENSE, and RES. 79-103,
p. 406, SUNDAY SALES, for B.P.O. ELKS #590, 637 Foster Road. RES.
79-104, p. 407, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE, & RES. 79-105, p.
408, SUNDAY SALES, for Rugger -Burns Rest. dba/Gringo's, 115 E.
College. RES. 79-106, p. 409, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE &
RES. 79-107, p. 410, SUNDAY SALES for Sheep's Head Cafe, 209 N.
Linn. RES. 79-108, p. 411, REFUNDING CIGARETTE PERMIT to 0.'Brien's,
119 Iowa Ave. Additions: RES. 79-109, p. 412, APPROVING CLASS B
BEER PERMIT, & RES. 79-110, p. 413, SUNDAY SALES for Taco Grande,
331 E. Market. RES. 79-111, p. 414, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR
LICENSE for Magoo's, 206 N. Linn.
Resolutions Setting Public Hearings on 3/20/79, Res. Bk. 54:
Res. 79-112, p. 415, setting public hearing on resolution proposing
to sell an interest in real property, re conveyance of scenic
easement over Capitol St. to State of Iowa, and Res. 79-113, p.
416, setting public hearing on resolution proposing to sell real
property, one block of Harrison St., to the University of Iowa.
Correspondence: Regarding parking, both pro & con, from
Connie Keeling, Leanne Keeling, Jim Donkersloot, Sally Smith, Della
Grizel, petition signed by 20 residents, Michael McCoy, Robert
Dahlberg, Lisa Veach, Nancy Selden, Robert Rogers and Rabbi Jeffrey
Portman, Edwin Green, Karen Peterson, Marshall Hunter, Mr. & Mrs.
A. Rittenmeyer and Louise Levine. Referred to City Mgr. for reply:
S. Smith re new garbage collection procedure. Memo from Human
Rights Comm, re Linda Eaton. Information: Traffic Engr. re parking
prohibition on Governor St. from Bowery to Burlington St.
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March 13, 1979
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent. Mayor
Vevera repeated the two public hearings set.
approMoved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RESNG FINAL PLT OF LY14-EN HIGHTS . 79-114, Bk.
ved by4P&Z Comm. AffirmativeA
Aroll callOvoteEunanimousR70
6/0, Roberts
absent.
Gene Edmon, 721 Iowa Ave., appeared requesting suspension of
enforcement of parking regulations until proposed modifications can be
discussed. Neuhauser suggested modifying the parking times on the
alternate side parking. After discussion of process, citizens were
what
advisedll be to obey the signs until there is a consensus from Council as to
Dept.wlStaff willgreportdonoforward why meters natpcornerst the
Public
Works
Buren were taken out
. oCollegeVan
John Suchomel appeared reporting on cleaning of
municipal parking lot across from Penney's.
garbagencollectionlchanges. Thesenmattersrwilleberdiscussedlat and
the
informal meeting of March 19th. Harold Bechtoldt, 1152 E. Court,
appeared re both issues, and lack of communication with citizens.
Mayor Vevera announced that the vacancies on the Board of Appeals
would be readvertised. Appointments to Broadband Telecommunications
Commission: Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint Sandra
Eskin, 1047 Woodlawn, to one year term expiring 3/13/80. Motion carried
unanimously. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Bruce
Washburn, 1208 Ginter Ave., and William Terry, 206 Park Road, to two-
year terms expiring 3/13/81. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by
Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Jen Madsen, 1315 Whiting Ave.
Ct., and Robert Pepper, 311 Woolf Ave., to three-year terms expiring
3/13/82. Motion carried unanimously. Staff was requested to see that
all appointees receive a copy of the ordinance.
As a result of visiting the sports complex at Ames, Balmer suggested
that a representative from the City be included in the University planning
discussions re new fieldhouse, so the City can be apprised of the plans
for traffic movement and the impact. A letter from the Mayor will be
sent to Pres. Boyd.
Neuhauser pointed out concern re parking in area of Eagle Store, N.
Dodge, and for a business at 803 E. Church. Staff will monitor spaces
available. Vevera announced he would be gone the rest of the week,
cheering on the Regina Regals at the state tournament. deProsse outlined
the schedule set up for appointments she & Erdahl have made in Washington,
D.C., on Thurs. & Fri. with Sen. Culver, Rep. Leach, D.O.T., U, M. 7. A.,
E.P.A., & Sen. Jepsen.
Modifications to the contract for sale of property to Ecumenical
Housing Corp. had been presented. Moved by deProsse, seconded by
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March 13, 1979
Page 3
Perret, to adopt RES. 79-115, Bk. 54, pp. 419-423, AUTHORIZING THE SALE
OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE ECUMENICAL HOUSING CORPORTAION, as modified, for
80 units of elderly housing on the site immediately east of the Old Post
Office & a portion of the Iowa Ave. parking lot. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-116, Bk.
54, pp. 424-425, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH SHIVE-
HATTERY & ASSOCIATES for design of BDI special assessment project to
include upgrading of Heinz Lift Station. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-117, BY..
54, pp. 426-427, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SERVICES PERFORMED BY THE OFFICE
OF THE CITY CLERK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts
absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-118, Bk.
54, p. 428, DESIGNATING THE LOCATION OF THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARD FOR
POSTING NOTICE OF, AND TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR, MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
AND ANY BOARD OR COMMISSION CREATED BY THE COUNCIL, EXCEPT THE IOWA CITY
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT COMMISSION AND THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE
CLOSING THE EASTERN TERMINUS OF MELROSE COURT TO MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC
FROM MYRTLE AVE. BY PLACING A TRAFFIC ISLAND DIRECTLY WEST OF GREENWOOD
DRIVE ON MYRTLE AVE. be considered and given second vote for passage.
Motion to consider carried, 4/2, Balmer and Vevera voting 'no'. Roll
call vote on second vote for passage adopted, 4/2, with following division
of vote. Ayes: deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Neuhauser. Nays: Vevera,
Balmer. Absent: Roberts.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that ORDINANCE AWARDING A FRANCHISE
FOR CABLE TELEVISION TO HAWKEYE CABLEVISION CORPORATION be considered
and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 6/0.
Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0,
Roberts absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 8:20
P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
ROBERT A. VEV A, MA R
AB IE S OLFUS, I CL
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March 13, 1979
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Perret, to adopt RES. 79-115, Bk. 54, pp. 419-423, AUTHORIZING THE SALE
OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE ECUMENICAL HOUSING CORPORTAION, as modified, for
80 units of elderly housing on the site immediately east of the Old Post
Office & a portion of the Iowa Ave. parking lot. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-116, Bk.
5q, pp. 424-425, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH SHIVE-
HATTERY & ASSOCIATES for design of BDI special assessment project to
include upgrading of Heinz Lift Station. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Roberts absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-117, Bk.
54, pp. 426-427, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SERVICES PERFORMED BY THE OFFICE
OF THE CITY CLERK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Roberts
absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-118, Bk.
54, p. 428, DESIGNATING THE LOCATION OF THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARD FOR
AND
TANY BOARDING
NOTICE
ORFCOMMISSIONAND ACREATEDEBYATHERC UNCILNGEXCEPTOF HTHEIIOWA CITY COUNCIL,
MUNICIPAL Iroll call voteunanimous, 0iIOWA
6/0,CITY
RobertsRabsenRY BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Affirmative
t.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE
CLOSING THE EASTERN TERMINUS OF MELROSE COURT TO MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC
FROM MYRTLE AVE. BY PLACING A TRAFFIC ISLAND DIRECTLY WEST OF GREENWOOD
DRIVE ON MYRTLE AVE. be considered and given second vote for passage.
Motion to consider carried, 4/2, Balmer and Vevera voting 'no'. Roll
call vote on second vote for passage adopted, 4/2, with following division
of vote. Ayes: deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Neuhauser. Nays: Vevera,
Balmer. Absent: Roberts.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that ORDINANCE AWARDING A FRANCHISE
FOR CABLE TELEVISION TO HAWKEYE CABLEVISION CORPORATION be considered
and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 6/0.
Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0,
Roberts absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 8:20
P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
ROBER A. VEV A, R
AB IE S OLFUS, CITY CLERK
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
MARCH 12, 1979
INFORMAL COUNCIL; DISCUSSION: March 12, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the
Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT; ' Neuha
Balmer, presiding.
Erdahl. Absent: Roberts user, deProsae, Perret
Vevera,
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin,
discussions, as noted. Stolfus, Halling, Others
present for certain
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AGENDA - COUNCIL BUSINESS
1• Rea. an f�ea for Citv r
xeroxing to see if—� rk s Office. Staff will check 10-320
2• Res: an Official BulletinIt lBoardects actual costa, charge for
3. Council —discussed dlision neu to be Outlined Library sbould be notified.
4• Kucharzakthe smemo re Donan kin has begun. Y the Mayor before
noted. Discussion will be scheduled
of in code violations b
5• Neuhauaer su scheduled with City`or_ey Hayek.
Court
ggeated conducting a fiscal im act anal sis re zoning
ordinance and Com reheneive Plan. City Atty CO discuss allocation
Of time to City business at an informs Bion
6• Neuhauser presented a r 6 fiscal analysis.
the Mayflower. Petition es flooding of sld9Kaa across from
7• Neuhaus` Staff will suggest alternative solutions.
D.C. to suggested establishing a liason with officials in Washington
deprossesandk for Iowa City's needs in competin �—
congresamen 6Erdahl were interested and will g for federal
federal agencies. present issues to grants.
8• Balmer called attention to problem at Penneys with water in the lower
level. City Mgr. Berlin has
request from Best Steak Housewritten a memo on this
discussed with the �`ousto the Cit Problem and the
City Ar o,, Y Attorney. This should be
APPLICATIONS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Board of A �eals-Clerk reported no applications filed.
Broadband Telecommunications Comm. 320-370
LO appoint Pepper 6 Ptadaen to 3 City Mgr. memo 3/8/79 noted.
and Eskin co 1- yr. terms; Terry 6 Washburn to 2 yr term
yr term. yr terms;
HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING Linda Schreiber, Pam Ramsey
Proposal in 3/9 packet noted. A majority of Councilmemberaowill
support the proposal if Johnson Count 370-500
that the Mayor would attend the y supports it. It was decided
Council, urging the Gaunt rs 3/22 meeting, representing
a repare
letter ur Y Participation, Staff will the
Schreiber advisedthat
why the Council thinks it ie important.
support, Regional Planning will be It
staff
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March 12, 1979
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ISSUE Vitosh, Dietz 500-690
Several persons thought that the Benton/Riverside improvement was to
start this summer. Dietz explained lead time was needed for right-of-
way acquisition and appraisals, and for compliance with Federal guide-
lines. Dietz suggested waiting until State Hwy. 1 project is scheduled.
Also Gilbert St., Captitol St. will be under construction this summer.
Public Warks will have a project chart soon outlining all projects being
worked on. Because of the 51 projects scheduled, Public Works will contract
for aerial photography for Scott Blvd., const. to start next spring, 1980.
Perret questioned whether or not Council had made a policy regarding
extra -width paving. City Manager Berlin explained that a policy was
being investigated. As sufficient extra -width paving monies can be
taken from last year's bond sale monies, none was added to this year's
bond sale. For use this year, $68,000 is available. Land acquisition
for the wastewater Treatment Plant will not be started until after E.P.A.
has given us the grant for the Corridor Sewer. Only $234,000 of the
four million dollar River Corridor project are not eligible for Federal
funds. Public hearing on $5,500,000 g.o. bond issue will be set 3/27/79.
DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PROJECT. PHASE II Glaves, Mose, Comm. Vetter 690-1330
Mossman (Univ.) Klaus (Old Capitol Assoc.)
Claves reviewed the issues discussed last week. Re controversy with
Univ. over placement of sidewalk, another sidewalk will be narrowed
and the bus moved up, so the controversial sidewalk can be placed where
the Univ. wants it. For expansion of bus spaces, there are still two
spaces in front of the bank east of Clinton. Gloves stated that if Council
wanted to experiment, they should allow one-way traffic as the first
experiment. The plan as shown would allow one-way traffic. He also
explained reconstruction of Madison/Washington corner & grade transition
which leaves 220' not being reconstructed, and suggested narrowing this
portion to two paved lanes, not allowing parking & the Univ. doing the
landscaping. (Washington St. between Madison & Capitol). Staff will
provide costs.
Concerning two-lane or four -lane Clinton St. between Burlington & Washington,
a majority of Councilmembe.s agreed to four -lane, with buses stopping at
the pedestrian areas. Discussion of the pull -in areas resulted in a
majority favoring pull -ins holding two cars.
PARKING RESTRICTIONS In Council Chambers 1330 -End
Mayor Vevera stated that Council was aware of several problems, & Side 2,
outlined reasons why restrictions were adopted. He added that 1-405
Council does not think that the City is obligated to provide parking
spaces on City streets. Those appearing both for and against the
regulations included: John Karras, 1715 E. Church; Marshall Hunter, 704
Ronalds; George McCormick, 230 Fairchild; Chuck Engberg, 409 Brown;
Helen Finken, 510 Brown; petition; John Stamler, 706 E. College;
Diane Dornburg, 415 S. Governor; Don Standley, 511 S. Johnson, Student
Senate President; Traci Maxted, 112 S. Governor; Sue Soseman, 232 S.
Summit; Chris Coughlan, 918 E Jefferson; Debbie Bayer, 1025 E. Washington;
Mike Groh, 715 E. Davenport; Phi Beta Phi Sorority Representative, 815
E. Washington; Roger Weinstein, 819 Iowa Ave; Virginia Kardon, 420 E
Fairchild; Martha Allen, 415 Brownt Tom Zynda, 504 S. Johnson; Elizabeth
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Osenbaugh, 420 E. Fairchild; Deborah Shopman, 728 E college; Jan Smith,
525 Iowa Ave.; Mike Malloy, 404 S. Johnson;' Margaret MacDonald, 615
N. Dubuque; David Peterson, 1510 Sheridan; and Monica Suretti, 220 E.
Fairchild.
Observations made included the following: Plowing of alleys is needed for
access to parking; Changes are long overdue; Parkers for Baptist Church
are being ticketed, parking needed for Bethel A.M. Church; Snow Emergency
Routes suggested; Previous regulation of 8 to 5, weekdays, Sundays and
holidays excepted, worked well; University has a responsibility to provide
parking; University storage lots not available to off -campus students;
Street storage laws should be enforced; Students need cars to go to work;
A committee should be created consisting of representatives from Univ.
Students, Citizens, Council, to work on parking problems; Leeway should
be given in building codes to allow provision for parking; (Councilwoman
deProsse left the meeting, 4:55 P.M.); Changes to more one-way streets
suggested; (Council requested status of Northside Study); Leave parking
on wide streets such as Washington, Iowa and College; There was not
enough citizen input before enacting the regulations, the effect of
these regulations the same as zoning changes; Problems for service
calls and for guest parking; Thank you for parking on even -numbered sides
on even -numbered days; In alternate side parking, inconvenience in times
for moving cars, safety of women should be considered, along with use
of additional fuel in times of fuel shortage.
Letters received included: Anna May & Charles Miller, 1333 Davenport;
Petition and letter from Julia Persson, #230 Mayflower (sidewalk flooding)
Diane Dornburg, letter & petition for area of Governor St. between Bowery
& Burlington; Petition from North Side residents, Helen Finken;
Memo from Roger Tinklenberg, Energy Program Coordinator; Marian McNamara,
803 Church, business parking; Don Standley, Pres. Student Senate, recommended
alternatives; Linda Bakas, 425 E. Jefferson; David Koury, 2 Kirkwood Circle;
Isabelle & Maynard Welk, 707 Brown.
City Manager Berlin stated that next winter snowplowing of alleys could
be worked into the schedule. Staff will assess timing on restrictions,
and suggest alternatives. Status of Northside Study will be investigated,
along with provisions of lease for Grand Daddy's parking lot. Berlin request-
ed that other parking problems be brought to the Staff's attention.
Meeting adjourned, 5:45
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