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Home My WebLink About1979-05-22 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 22, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/22/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Staff - members present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Hayek, Kraft, Knight, Seydel. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-14,, Side 2, 1245-2140. Moved by Balmer, secon(;m by Neuhauser, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as presented: Approval of Official Actions, 5/8/79, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Resources Conservation 1r.A Comm. -4/24/79; Senior Center Comm. -5/2 & 5/7/79; Comm. on Community.toe-7 Needs -5/2/79. I On 5? Permit Resolutions, recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 56: ORES. 79-//vnq 215, p. 716, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT, &TARES. 79-216, p. 717,4 Iola SUNDAY SALES FOR PESTER DERBY OIL CO., 606 S. Riverside Dr. RES. -3 ld 11 79-217, p. 718, APPROVING CLASS Cc-JIQUOR LICENSE FOR GEO. DANE dba/THE NICKELODEON, 208,,NN. Linn. RES. 79-218, p. 719, APPROVING in CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE, 9r')RES. 79-219, p. 720, SUNDAY SALES FOR =/_p 3 BOULEVARD ROOM, LTD. dba/THAT BAR, THAT DELI, 325 E. Market wRES. 79-220, p. 721, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE for J. & T. Kane 4,f 1 _ dba/HANES' DEPOT, 114 Wright St. 0'RES. 79-221, p. 722, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR THAT BAR, THAT DELI, 325 E. Market. Correspond nce:OMemos from Traffic Engr. regarding short-term le)lfo parking meters, 300 block Iowa Ave., & parking prohibition in 1100Q101 Z block Ronalds StAO Petition from Black's Gaslight Village tenants requesting reconsideration of continuance of City Code compliance. 6—YaLk (3 Local 610, I. C. Assn, Prof. Firefighters, regarding sale of tickets for Christy Lane Show, referred to City Mgr. for reply. CZJD I q Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Balmer, 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 and second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 79-2954, Bk. 15, pp. 70-71, AMENDING ZONING ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING USE REGULATIOIIS OF PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF I4ORI4ON TREK M ao BLVD. AND SOUTH OF CITY LIMITS IN THE COUNTY AS REQUESTED BY TY'N CAE, INC., FROM Al (County) to RIB ZONE, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. MICROFILMEB BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140111[5 Council Activities May 22, 1979 Page 2 Norm Pearson, 1421 Laurel, representing Iowa City bicyclist organiza- tion, requested clean-up of the bike lanes, distribution of educational Io a I material, and enforcement of laws. Later in the meeting, City Mgr. Berlin pointed out problems with street -sweeping equipment, and problems because of large amounts of sand used this winter. John Suchomel, 330 N. Lucas, welcomed Vevera and Neuhauser back to Council meetings. Charles Ruppert, 1406 North Dubuque Road, reported that a bus stop i:ad been constructed in the neighborhood, but elderly persons were having problems getting appointments within 30 days for obtaining a Doctor's certificate which would allow them to qualify for garbage pickup. JQR Public hearing was held to receive citizens comments regarding the City's Housing Assistance Plan to be submitted as part of the City's Small Cities Comprehensive Grant Application. Kraft called attention to this memo in 5/18 packet, and Knight explained the HAP to the audience. He & Seydel answered questions about the HAP & the rental assistance program.P)osM<v,.o f4o%, ICvaFt. /O Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse to appoint Keith Gormezano, 621 Holt Ave., to fill a vacancy on the Resources Conservation Comm. for lO The otheretwoear vacancilesxwillnbelreadvertiised. MovedbyPerret otion carried u,Isly .seconded by Balmer to appoint John Penick, 733 S. Summit, to fill a vacancy on the Board of Appeals for an unexpired term ending 12/31/79. Motion carried /c z (9 unanimously. The other vacancy will be readvertised. City Mgr. Berlin stated that a report on parking for Wetherby Park 10;k & other parks will be sent in Friday's packet. A petition from residents will be received concerning Wetherby Park. A copy of the Urban Revitali-jo a S? thezatn iBill will be distributed with Staff comments. Council discussed the installation of island barrier in Melrose Court. There were concerns regarding thehe width of the emergency access and with the lighting. City Attorney Hayek explained that the City is not responsible for the Airport Commission's action in connection with the complaint that a /O 3 0 meeting was not properly advertised, and should do nothing about it at this time. deProsse advised that she would be attending the East Central Iowa Council of Government meeting in Cedar Rapids on Thurs. regarding 10 3/ 518 matter. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-222, Bk. 56, p. 723, AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO READVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR SERVICE BUILDING ROOF REPAIR PROJECT, PHASE 2, on June 5th. Affirmative roll 10 call vote unanimous., 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by PerreL, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-223, Bk. 56, pp. 724-725, APPROVING FINAL PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, & In -3B ESTIMATE FOR RIVER CORRIDOR SEWER PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE BIDDING PROCEDURE (Bids on June 28, award by Council on July 3). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIMES Council Activities 1 -lay 22, 1979 Page 3 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ferret, to adopt RES. 79-224, Bk. 56, pp. 726-727, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF 103 q RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR SOUTH GILBERT STREET PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Gloved by PerreL, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-225, Bk. O ? s 56, pp. 728-732, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CIT'I CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH BILL MIHALOPOULOS OF BEST STEAK HOUSE REGARDING CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SIDEWALK VAULTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-226, Bk. 56, pp. 733-737, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT CLARIFYING CONTRACTUAL REMEDIES CONCERNING AN URBAN RENEWAL CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND OLD CAPITOL ASSOCIATES DATED FEBRUARY 7, 1978, for blocks 83 & 84. Council/ D �' 6 discussed the memo presented by Asst. Atty. Bowlin at the informal session re agreement in reference to property taxes for blocks 83 & 84. Atty. Hayek gave a further explanation. Affirmative roll call vote on 7 Res. 79-226 unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Ferret, to adopt RES. 79-227, Bk. 56, p. 738, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. This includes ordinances adopted between 8/9/77 and 1039 12/5/78. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse to adjourn the meeting, 8:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES FIOIIJEs C0ty of Iowa Ci,d DATE: May 18, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding school crossing guards. 1039 Copy of letter from the City Manager to the Director of IDOT regarding the/ 0 SAO proposed agreement for Freeway 518. Copy of letter to City Manager from Professor Norbeck of the U of I regarding transportation of radioactive materials. 1O Copy of letter from DOT regarding bridge floor repairs on U.S. 6. /0,4Z Copy of letter from President Willard Boyd regarding parking problems. /a 43 Memorandum from City Clerk regarding appointment of acting city clerk. /o q el Memorandum from Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding placard notice language. /U '/ 6 - Agendas: Agendas: Senior Center Commission meeting of Play 24, 1979 10,16 Civil Service Commission meeting of May 21, 1979 10 7 Minutes of Staff Meeting of May 9, 1979 /U q? Newsletter for Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood /a09 Memorandum from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding Human Services Contract with Iowa City. /45,(3 Human service profile reports: In -Home Support Services and Families in Stress Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: /o 'rl a. Garbage Collection Changes /0 5a b. Handicapped Verification Memo i o 53 c. Street Lighting in 400 block North Lucas and 200 block North Linn /0 5� d. Bus Barn Ventilation /O 5S e. Street Division Budget /0 SG f. Ralston Creek Storm Hater Management Plan with attached report /05'7 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DF.S tI0111Es City of Iowa C,�/ Ir: �:� �' s'; fits ;'`,� tiro �.•, �" :!� : .. ,, DATE: Play 18, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding school crossing guards. /039 Copy of letter from the City Manager to the Director of IDOT regarding the 10q0 proposed agreement for Freeway 518. Copy of letter to City Manager from Professor Norbeck of the U of I regarding transportation of radioactive materials. 1041 Copy of letter from DOT regarding bridge floor repairs on U.S. 6. /04Z Copy of letter from President Willard Boyd regarding parking problems. /0,13 Memorandum from City Clerk regarding appointment of acting city clerk. /0 qel Memorandum from Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding placard notice language. /(j I/ s Agendas: Senior Center Commission meeting of May 24, 1979 /O q6 Civil Service Commission meeting of May 21, 1979 /0q7 Minutes of Staff Meeting of May 9, 1979 /0 `? Newsletter for Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood /0 SL 9 Memorandum from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding Human Services Contract with Iola City. /a SO Human service profile reports: In -Home Support Services and Families in Stress /0 S-/ Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Garbage Collection Changes /0 5j- b. 2b. Handicapped Verification Memo /0 59 c. Street Lighting in 400 block North Lucas and 200 block North Linn 10.5,V d. Bus Darn Ventilation 10 SS e. Street Division Budget /0 6% f. Ralston Creek Storm Water Management Plan with attached report 106,7 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1a01mcs