HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-05-22 Council minutesCOMPLETE 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, Belling, Hayek, Kraft, Knight, Seydel.
Council minute, tape-recorded on Tape 79-14, Side 2, 1245-2140.
Moved by Balmer, seconded 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
Comm. -4/24/79; Senior Center Comm. -5/2 & 5/7/79; Comm. on Community
Needs -5/2/79.
Permit Resolutions, recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 56: RES. 79-
215, p. 716, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT, & RES. 79-216, p. 717,
SUNDAY SALES FOR PESTER DERBY OIL CO., 606 S. Riverside Dr. RES.
79-217, p. 718, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR GEO. DANE
I' ) dba/THE NICKELODEON, 208 N. Linn. RES. 79-218, p. 719, APPROVING
CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE, & RES. 79-219, p. 720, SUNDAY SALES FOR
BOULEVARD ROOM, LTD. dba/THAT BAR, THAT DELI, 325 E. Market. RES.
79-220, p. 721, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE for J. & T. Kane
dba/KANES' DEPOT, 114 Wright St. RES. 79-221, p. 722, APPROVING
DANCING PERMIT FOR THAT BAR, THAT DELI, 325 E. Market.
Correspondence: Memos from Traffic Engr. regarding short-term
parking meters, 300 block Iowa Ave., & parking prohibition in 1100
block Ronalds St. Petition from Black's Gaslight Village tenants
requesting reconsideration of continuance of City Code compliance.
Local 610, I. C. Assn, Prof. Firefighters, regarding sale of
tickets for Christy Lane Show, referred to City Mgr. for reply.
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 REGULATIONS OF PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF MORMON TREK
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
rj adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl
absent.
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May 22, 1979
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Norm Pearson, 1421 Laurel, representing Iowa City bicyclist organiza-
tion, requested clean-up of the bike lanes, distribution of educational
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 had
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.
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.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse to appoint Keith Gormezano,
621 Holt Ave., to fill a vacancy on the Resources Conservation Comm. for
a three-year term expiring 1/1/83. Motion carried unanimously. The
other two vacancies will be readvertised. Moved by Perret, 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
j unanimously. The other vacancy will be readvertised.
City Mgr. Berlin stated that a report on parking for Wetherby Park
& 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-
zation Bill will be distributed with Staff comments. Council discussed
the installation of the island barrier in Melrose Court. There were
concerns regarding the 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
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
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
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-223, Bk. 56,
pp. 724-725, APPROVING FINAL PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, &
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.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-224, Bk. 56,
pp. 726-727, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR SOUTH GILBERT STREET PROJECT. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-225, Bk.
56, pp. 728-732, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY 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
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
Res. 79-226 unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, 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
( 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
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCIISSION
AI1101, 30, 1979
rNPORMAI, COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 30, 1979, 1:30 P.M.
in the Conference Room at the Civic Center.
Vevera Presiding. Mayor Robert
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevern, deprosse, Balmer, Roberts,
Erdahl, Perrot (1:40 PM). Absent: Neuhauser
STAfocertain r
rEcertaMBERS PRESENT: llelling, StOlfus, Dietz. Others present
for discussions, as noted.
TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 79-14, Side 2, 1562 -End, and Reel 79-15,
1-1138.
IONS TO P
ZONING COMMISS
....,.,,,y v acnmeiser present.
Oakes Second Addition
I. After minor changes, it will meet requirements of
the stormwater management ordinance.
2. Comprehensive Plan shows Foster Road as continuous
between Dubuque $ N. Dub. Road. Comp. Plan Committee
saw it as an east/west arterial or secondary for city
traffic'. It was suggested that Foster Road be
discussed thru an area planning Process.
3. There is sewer capacit
serviy for a small area to be
ced by gravity Plow. The rest flows to the
Rapid Crock watershed. A lift station would be
needed to pump into existing sewer.
Pr 21.
Plat and Planned Area Dev. for IValdenwood
I. D. .T. s alignment or PIV518 is 2 0 rom the
property line.
2. Use of concrete or asphalt for private drives is
still not questioned. BrachtelAsaw st was
noproblemtwilthdvisibility.
3. Storm water detention is provided for by wet
storage ponds.
4. Braverman requested a change in the ordinance
which sets requirements for alleys; private
drives have same traffic load as alleys.
S. A majority of Councilmembers agreed with the Staff
f, Engineer's recommendation, as future maintenance
6" PCC or 8" asphalt.
might be up to the City,
erwood•Revi:sed Plat•and Planned Area Dev,
1. Density can a increase as Pro Pose rom 61 to 84.
The question of Keokuk St. will be resolved before
the opproval of the final plat. The 58' drainage -
way runs along northern portion of the property, g
down to the foot of the hill by the trailer court.
2. Closing of Taylor Drive and extension of Broadway
are tied to expansion of commercial area (K -Mart)
Dev. is not ready for channelized, signalized
intersection for Broadway, this agreement is with
Pepperwood Parts I $ II. When Southgate goes thru
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to dew Gilbert, that will help traffic.
Procter F, Gamble
1. Tis is a plant expansion.
2. Storm -water detention facility is adequate.
Ralston Creek Villae
1. Boot roy called attention to the memo from the legal
department answering questions re City liability, in
4/27 packet.
2. Council was asked if they wanted to condemn or relocate
the sewer. $81,000 to relocate. If the sewer is
relocated, legal documents will need to be revised for
inclusion of dedication of casements along Gilbert.
3. City Engr. Dietz recommended relocation.
4. A majority of Councilmembers agreed to proceed with
getting easements for relocation of the sewer.
11 Vee Construction
s Dtetz memo �d not get printed, the discussion will be
postponed until next week.
NORTHBAY CONST CO. -NORM AAILEY-U. R. PARCEL Tape 79 13
1. alley rev ewe artist s ren Bring of designs. Side 1,
There will be a partial basement from the 1-465
back of the College Block Bldg. to alley.
A 3' parapet screens the College Block Bldg. F,
the air -conditioner.
2. The City will delay any sidewalk treatment until
the building is in.
3. Consensus -Council is pleasedwith the design.
BOAT RAMPS Milkman, Showalter, Riverfront Comm. members
an ar s F, Rec. Comm. members f Don Dolezal present.
1. Gilpin called attention to the memo of explanation in
the packet, 4/27, critical to the future of the
Riverfront Comm.
2. Milkman presented a drawing showing the road and
parking. If gravel, $9,000 cheaper.
3. Boutelle stated that P&A does not support a boat ramp
at Sturgis Corners; erosion issue, traffic, trash
$ policing of area, problems noted.
4. Boutelle agreed that the Riverfront Comm. needed to
implement part of the Stanley Plan, but questioned
if this issue is paralleling Parks F, Rec. efforts.
They are opposed to a ramp at City Park
S. The good fishing is near the dam. Council discussed
turning of boats f cars off the Bypass.
6. Sites suggested included Terrell Mill Park, and a
site between the Burlington F, Coralville dams, and
Crandic Park (Crandic is lensed by the year.)
7. Two councilmembers favored three ramps.
8. A majority of councilmembers favored Sturgis Corners.
If maintenance is a problem, more employees can be
hired. A majority favored asphalting the parking which
will hold 11 cars and 4 cars E trailers. Other parking
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can be provided, if necessary. However, the
Conservation Commission will pay for only 1/2
iC gravel is used, none for asphalt, so there
will be $9,000 extra cost for City.
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA SPORTS ARENA 465-1130
1astino, Dietz, laves, Brachtel, Emil Brandt JCRPC,
and Dick Gibson, Ed Jennings, Univ.
1. Jennings presented the concept which will be
developed into a firmer design, for the new
sports facility. They attempted to solve space
problems for both intercollegiate activities and
campus recreational activities.
2. Ile gave an analysis of the sites considered, and
reasons why site west of Dental Science building
was chosen.
3. The faci.lity would seat approximately 14,000, with
parking in several areas totaling spaces for 2900
cars. if they could break ground this fall, it
could be in use next fall.
4. A four -lane road will be built to connect with
Woolf. It will intersect 6/218 about 400' from
Rocky Shore intersection. A left turn lane was
suggested.
S. With the new road, 55£ of the 70% of the traffic
which now uses Grand Ave. for each event, will
be diverted off Grand.
6. .Jennings also outlined improvements contemplated
for outdoor Recreation Space.
7. There were favorable comments from Councilmembers
regarding site.
8. Jennings presented information regarding single vs
multi-purpose use, and use of theatre seats vs
bench seats, and fund-raising.
AGENDA 1130-11
1. Informal discussion will be scheduled with Jack
Neuzil, Showalter, and Univ. Hts. representative
for next week, re closing of streets by U. Hts.
Z. Ilelling requested permission for a trip by
Minter, Stoddard, Daly to Kansas City. There
were no objections.
3. Melling advised that a copy of the Legislative
Bulletin would be ready as the meeting is Sat.
morning.
Meeting adjourned, 4:40 P.M.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
MAY 7, 1979
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: May 7, 1979, 1:30 PM in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem Balmer presiding.
COIINCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Erdahl, Roberts, deProsse,
Perrot. Absent: Neuhauser, Vevera.
STAPFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Melling. Others present
for certain discussions, as noted.
TAPE-RECORDED Reel #79-15, Side 1, 1138, End, $ Side 2, 1-1264
APPLTCATTONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMM.
clm�F ser, Boot roy t, Dietz present. 1138-1810
19aldenwood, Part 1
1. Developer changed the cross-section for private drive
to meet staff requirements.
2. When Council 1col:s at the new subdivision regulations,
this item should be discussed.
Annoxation-'fy'n Cao
1. Inaccurate legal property description.
2. Will be included with additional material to he sent
to the City Dev. Board.
Foster Road
Council iscussed reduction of paving width from 38' to 331,
and the effect on parking. Staff agreed that 33' would give
two lanes of traffic and one lane for parking. A majority
of Councilmembers agreed to the 33' width for Poster,
linking it to First Avenue.
ty-Vee Project Schnittjer present.
I. Letters provided in packet from Dietz f, Schnittjer
pointed out. Dietz presented letters from MMS
Consultants, Ron Meyer; and Hy -Vee, Ron Pearson,
asking that Council award the project.
2. Council discussed the city share of cost for storm
sewer F, benefit to City. No action needed as letters
presented today negated the request for Council
participation in cost.
AGENDA
I. Council acknowleged memo on traffic requests received 1810-2084
in the packet. Requests will come thru the whole
Council, so a priority on work schedule can be de-
termined.
2. The ad for rocking of alleys was given a compliment.
3. City Mgr. Berlin noted letter received from MUDallocating
Iowa City $150,000 for condominium apartment on Summit
St., 312 Rehab Program.
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4. Berlin stated that the scope of the Resources
Conservation Comm. could be changed anytime,
there should be no City liability involved.
S. More information will be provided for Council
regarding the design constraints on the Capitol/
Washington corner, so that the Engineering Bldg.
can have a handicap entrance.
NEUZIL PROPERTY Neuzil, Showalter present.
1. Jac Neuzil related previous history of this area,
2. Two houses were built there before it was a part
of Iowa City. If University heights takes away
access, the property value could be diminished.
3. If Marietta is closed, City could not pursue
purchase of three acres on the South for a park.
Erdahl explained inverse condemnation.
4. Neuzil asked for City aid. Council agreed that
the City Atty. F, City Mgr. would meet with Neuzil,
and a letter of explanation of points discussed
by Council would be sent to University heights.
FOUR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECTS CONTRACT Bowlin, Hayek
1. Bowlin advised that t e City is of ing 10%, as
authorized by State Code, and has no liability
beyond that. Any other claims would go against
the contractor's surety bond.
2. Hayek explained difference between public job and
private job, City needs only to accept the work.
3. Council agreed to accept; holding back the 10%.
OLD CAPITOL MALL Hayek, Glaves
1. Hayek related action and consideration taken by
Staff regarding the request for transfer of
interest. They recommended these conditions: Old
Cap. be given only until 7/31/79 to raise their
equity capital, a) and this would not relieve
Old Cap. Assoc.of liability on redevelopment
contract F, b) nothing would constitute a waiver
of rights in the Feb. 1978 contract re timing,
construction schedules, take-down schedules, etc.
These conditions are acceptable to Old Capitol.
Staff recommends granting the limited approval as
he has indicated.
2. He reported that they will start construction even
if they are not able to sell the shares. Younkers
$ Penneys have executed leases. They have a
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commitment for the construction loan and final loan.
Glaves advised that out of 24 spots on the main floor,
15 leases have been completed. Glaves read the
language of the offer, in answer to Roberts'concerns
about bidding.
Alternatives to granting the request were reviewed
by Hayek. A draft of the resolution will be
provided before the formal Council meeting.
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BURKLEY APARTMie lENTS Kucharzak present.
485-555
Kucharza ry discussed the question regarding
the Burkley Apts. Atty. Cilek's letter noted.
The matter will be discussed with Legal next week.
5P.NIOR CENTER Vann, Meisel, Nowysz, Wiese present.
555-1264
1. Councilwoman deProsse left the meeting, 4:20 PM.
2. Preliminary plans, as shown to several groups, were
shown by a slide presentation.
3. Material in 5/4 packet noted. Commissioners Summerwill,
Ambrisco F, Sando present for the presentation.
4. Nowysz pointed out changes made in the proposed plans,
F, planned flexibility on use of space.
5. Use of mezzanine F, second floor discussed. Use. of
roof solar for heating water can be done, but is not
in the cost estimates as presented.
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Meeting adjourned, 5:10 PM.
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MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 5/8/79
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Iowa City Council, reg, mtg.,5/8/79 7:30
CounciCivic Vevera
lmem erspresent: Balmer,, deProsse,,eErdahll,
Perret (7:40 P.M.),
Neuhauser. Roberts, Vevera. Absent:
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, 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., 4/24/79 subject to correction,
as recommended by City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Council of Elders - 4/11/79; Resources Conser-
vation Comm. - 3/27/79,
Permit Resolutions, as recomm. by City
Clerk, Bk. 56: RES. 79-186, p, 652, APPROVING
CLASS B BEER SUNDAY SALES FORRFLONGand JOHN SILVER SB7'RES.679-
188, P. 654, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE
FOR MUMM'S SALOON & EATERY.
Motion setting public hearings on CDBG
Small Cities Comprehensive Grant Application
(Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood
Revitalization Program) on May 22, 1979 & on
May 29, 1979.
Correspondence: T. Cilek, Atty. repre-
senting Burkley Bldg. Partnership, regarding
building at 130 E. Jefferson. Memos from
Traffic Engr, re parking in north 100 & 200
blocks ofJohnson St. & loading zone in 200
block of S. Clinton St.
Affirmative
Neuhauser and Perret absentVo te Mayor Vevera unanimousrepeated
the public hearings as set above.
Mayor Vevera proclaimed 1979 as the YEAR OF
THE CHILD, the week of May 6-13,
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S WEEK, the o1979 as
week f May 7-12,
1979 as JUVENILE CRIME AWARENESS WEEK, and the week
of May 6-12, 1979 as IOWA CITY HOSPITAL WEEK.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt
RES. 79-189, Bk. 56, pp. 655-657APPROVING PREL. &
FINAL LARGE-SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL PLAN (2) OF
PROCTER & GAMBLE MFG. CO., as approved by P&Z Comm.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Perret &
Neuhauser absent.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt
May 8, 1979
RES. 79-190, Bk. 56, p. 658, APPROVING PREL. PLAT
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AND PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF WALDENWOOD,
PART 1, as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Perret & Neuhauser
absent.
Moved by Blamer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt
RES. 79-191, Bk. 56, p. 659, APPROVING PREL. PLAT
AND PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PEPPERWOOD,
PARTS 3-7, as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Perret & Neuhauser
absent.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
RES. 79-192, Bk. 56, pp. 660-662, ANNEXING CERTAIN
DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, TY'N CAE, INC., TO THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND REPEALING RES. 79-8, because of
error in legal description furnished, as approved
by P&Z Comm. Councilman Perret arrived, 7:40 P.M.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Neuhauser absent.
Several citizens appeared regarding City
housing officials' inspections of Black's
Gaslight
Village including: Brian Donovan, Rhonda Flemming,
Frences Lindsay, James Juilfs, Jerry Terrell,
Charles Yurkonis, Garry Rissman and Gary Miller.
Discussion will be scheduled for next Monday
informal session, with Kucharzak present. City
Atty. Hayek stated that Council -could not change or
modify the Board's decision, any remedy would be in
judicial review.
Mayor Vevera declared a five-minute recess,
9:15-9:20 P.M. He then
announced two vacancies for
one-year terms expiring 6/30/80 on United Action
for Youth Board, one vacancy for two-year term
expiring 7/1/81 on the Committee on Community
Needs, and three vacancies for six-year terms on
the Board of Library Trustees. These
appointments
will be made at the 6/12/79 meeting. Moved by
deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to re -appoint Harold
Franklin to the Board of Appeals for a three-year
term expiring 12/31/81. Motion carried
unanimously, 6/0.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to
adopt -RES. 79-193, Bk. 56, pp. 663-670, AUTHORIZING
A TRANSFER OF INTEREST IN URBAN RENEWAL PARCELS
83/1 & 84/1, from Old Capitol Associates to Old
Capitol Center Partners. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt
RES. 79-194, Bk. 56, p. 671, TEMPORARILY CLOSING
CAPITOL STREET FROM THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
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BURLINGTON STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
COLLEGE STREET, until completion of Block 83
Parking Garage. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Motion by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to
adopt RES. 79-195, Bk. 56, pp. 672-675, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT THAT WILL PERMIT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY TO MAKE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS ON
BEHALF OF ELIGIBLE FAMILIES TO OWNERS OF PROPERTY
LOCATED IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF JOHNSON
COUNTY. Resolution adopted, 5/1, with the
following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Ferret,
Roberts, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: Vevera. Absent:
Neuhauser.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt
RES. 79-196, Bk. 56, p. 676, AWARDING AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BOYRUM STREET
CONNECTION WITH HIGHWAY 6 BYPASS PAVING AND STORM
SEWER PROJECT DIVISION I TO NORMOYLE-BERG & ASSOC.,
INC. Resolution adopted, 4/2, with the following
division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer,
Erdahl. Nays: Perret, deProsse. Absent:
Neuhauser.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
RES. 79-197, Bk. 56, p. 677, AWARDING AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BOYRUM STREET
CONNECTION WITH HIGHWAY 6 BYPASS PAVING AND STORM
SEWER PROJECT DIVISION II TO METRO PAVERS, INC.
Resolution adopted, 4/2, with the following
division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer,
Erdahl. Nays: Perret, deProsse. Absent:
Neuhauser.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to defer
the following resolution. After discussion, it was
determined that Council had agreed to the staff
recommendation of width of 33' for Foster Road, and
discussing extension from Prairie du Chien at
another time. Motion withdrawn. Moved by
deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-198,
Bk. 56, pp. 678-679, APPROVING OVERWIDTH PAVING
AGREEMENT IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 30, CONWAY'S
ADDITION for Foster Road. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt
the Resolution Amending the Public Works Design
Standards for Alleys and Setting Standards for
Private Drives within Corporate Limits. Ralph
Stoffer, 1902 Broadway, appeared requesting that
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Official Actions action be deferred for 30 days. Motion withdrawn.
May 8, 1979 Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to defer the
Page 4 Resolution for 30 days, discussion to be scheduled
at that time. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, that
ORDINANCE 79-2953, Bk. 15, pp. 54-69, AMENDING ORD.
78-2891, the HOUSING OCCUPANCY & MAINTENANCE CODE
FOR ESTABLISHING A TYPE III DWELLING AND DWELLING
UNIT AND BY PRESCRIBING METHODS FOR LICENSING SAID
DWELLINGS INCLUDING MINIMUM STANDARDS BY DELETING
SECTIONS FOUND TO BE IN CONFLICT WITH OTHER LOCAL
CODES AND ORDINANCES AND BY MAKING SUCH CHANGES 50
AS TO IMPROVE THE READABILITY OF THE CODE AND ITS
ADMINISTRATION, be passed and adopted. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to
adopt RES. 79-199, Bk. 56, p. 680, ESTABLISHING
RENTAL PERMIT FEES FOR TYPE III DWELLINGS AT $25
PER STRUCTURE PLUS ONE (1) DOLLAR FOR EACH TYPE III
DWELLING UNIT CONTAINED IN THE TYPE III DWELLING.
Berlin will clarify discrepancy between previous
interpretation and present interpretation. Affirm-
ative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser
absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to
adjourn the meeting, 9:45 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
A more complete description of Council activi-
ties is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
' s/ABBIE STOLF�TY CLERK Submitt don 5/17/79.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
May 8, 1979
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/8/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer,
deProsse, Erdahl, Perret (7:40 P.M.), Roberts, Vevera. Absent:
Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Helling,
Glaves. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-14, Side 1, 1997 -
End & over to Side 2, 1-877.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, 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., 4/24/79,
subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Council of Elders -
4/11/79; Resources Conservation Comm. - 3/27/79.
Permit Resolutions, as recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 56: RES.
79-186, p. 652, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT and RES. 79-187,
p. 653, SUNDAY SALES FOR SECURITIES BLDG. CORP. DBA/LONG JOHN
SILVER'S, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd. RES. 79-188, p. 654,
APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR JOHN MUMMEY, INC.
DBA/MUMM'S SALOON & EATERY, 21 W. Benton.
Motion setting public hearings on CDBG Small Cities
Comprehensive Grant Application (Lower Ralston Creek
Neighborhood Revitalization Program) on May 22, 1979 & on May
29, 1979.
Correspondence: T. Cilek, Atty. representing Burkley
Bldg. Partnership, regarding building at 130 E. Jefferson.
Memos from Traffic Engr. re parking in north 100 & 200 blocks of
Johnson St. & loading zone in 200 block of S. Clinton St.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Perret
absent. Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearings as set above.
Mayor Vevera proclaimed 1979 as the YEAR OF THE CHILD, the week
of May 6-13, 1979 as EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S WEEK, the week of May 7-
12, 1979 as JUVENILE CRIME AWARENESS WEEK, and the week of May 6-12,
1979 as IOWA CITY HOSPITAL WEEK.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-189, Bk.
56, pp. 655-657, APPROVING PREL. & FINAL LARGE-SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL
PLAN (2) OF PROCTtR & GAMBLE MFG. CO., as approved by P&Z Comm.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Perret & Neuhauser
absent.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-190, Bk.
56, p. 658, APPROVING PREL. PLAT AND PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF
WALDENWOOD, PART 1, as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, Perret & Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Blamer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-191, Bk.
56, p. 659, APPROVING PREL. PLAT AND PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR PEPPERWOOD, PARTS 3-7, as approved by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Perret & Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Roberts, seconded.by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-192, Bk.
56, pp. 660-662, ANNEXING CERTAIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, TY'N CAE,
INC., TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND REPEALING RES. 79-8, because of
error in legal description furnished, as approved by P&Z Comm.
Councilman Perret arrived, 7:40 P.M. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Several citizens appeared regarding City housing officials'
inspections of Black's Gaslight Village including: Brian Donovan,
418 Brown, presenting a statement; Rhonda Flemming, 418 Brown,
presenting the residents' petition which had asked for a hearing
before the Housing Appeals Board; Frances Lindsay, 418 Brown; James
Juilfs, who presented a petition and letter from State re historic
register; Jerry Terrell, Des Moines; Charles Yurkonis, 414 Brown,
who apologized for being obnoxious to Mr. Kucharzak; Garry Rissman,
414 Brown, who questioned whether or not a quorum was present at the
Housing Appeals Board hearing & proposed a Resolution giving Mrs.
Black until 7/7/79 before placarding, with present placards
nullified; and Gary Miller, 906 E. Market. There was no
Councilmember willing to move the Resolution. Discussion will be
scheduled for next Monday informal session, with Kucharzak present.
City Atty. Hayek stated that Council could not change or modify the
Board's decision, any remedy would be in judicial review. City Mgr.
Berlin reported that the Black file is available for review and
pointed out that the Staff would not overrule the decision of the
Appeals Board re the fire escape as it is a life -safety issue.
Mayor Vevera declared a five-minute recess, 9:15-9:20 P.M. He
then announced two vacancies for one-year terms expiring 6/30/80 on
United Action for Youth Board, one vacancy for two-year term expiring
7/1/81 on the Committee on Community Needs, and three vacancies for
six-year terms on the Board of Library Trustees. These appointments
will be made at the 6/12/79 meeting. Moved by deProsse, seconded by
Roberts, to reappoint Harold Franklin, 921 Walnut St., to the Board
of Appeals for a three-year term expiring 12/31/81. Motion carried
unanimously, 6/0.
In answer to Perret's questions about the plantings at
Pentacrest Apartments, Glaves stated that he would have the
information in 5/11 packet. deProsse advised that she would be
participating in a seminar on Performance Standards & Measurement
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for Municipal Finance Officers Assn., expenses paid, on May 18th in
Washington, D.C. Erdahl called attention to and urged Council
attendance at a seminar on legal rights and protective services for
the elderly tomorrow.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-193, Bk.
56, pp. 663-670, AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF INTEREST IN URBAN RENEWAL
PARCELS 83/1 & 84/1, from Old Capitol Associates to Old Capitol
Center Partners. Roberts commented on his concerns. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-194, Bk.
56, p. 671, TEMPORARILY CLOSING CAPITOL STREET FROM THE NORTH RIGHT-
OF-WAY LINE OF BURLINGTON STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
COLLEGE STREET, until completion of Block 83 Parking Garage.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Motion by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-195,
Bk. 56, pp. 672-675, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT THAT WILL PERMIT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY TO MAKE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS ON BEHALF OF ELIGIBLE
FAMILIES TO OWNERS OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF
JOHdivilsion ofSON Uvo e: Ayes: tion Erdahl, Erdahl adopted, ret, Roberts,th the followin
Balmer, deProsse•
Nays: Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-196, Bk.
56, p. 676, AWARDING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BOYRUM STREET
CONNECTION WITH HIGHWAY 6 BYPASS PAVING AND STORM SEWER PROJECT
DIVISION I TO NORMOYLE-BERG & ASSOC., INC. Resolution adopted, 4/2,
with the following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer,
Erdahl. Nays: Perret, deProsse. Absent: Neuhauser.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-197, Bk.
56, p. 677, AWARDING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BOYRUM STREET
CONNECTION WITH HIGHWAY 6 BYPASS PAVING AND STORM SEWER PROJECT
DIVISION II TO METRO PAVERS, INC. Resolution adopted, 4/2, with the
following division of vote: Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl.
Nays: Perret, deProsse. Absent: Neuhauser.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to defer the following
resolution. After discussion, it was determined that Council had
agreed to the staff recommendation of width of 33' for Foster Road,
and discussing extension from Prairie du Chien at another time.
Motion withdrawn. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt
RES. 79-198, Bk. 56, pp. 678-679, APPROVING OVERWIDTH PAVING
AGREEMENT IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 30, CONWAY'S ADDITION for
Foster Road. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser
absent.
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Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt the Resolution
Amending the Public Works Design Standards for Alleys and Setting
Standards for Private Drives within Corporate Limits. Ralph
Stoffer, 1902 Broadway, appeared requesting that action be deferred
for 30 days. Motion withdrawn. Moved by deProsse, seconded by
Erdahl, to defer the Resolution for 30 days, discussion to be
scheduled at that time. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, that ORDINANCE 79-2953,
Bk. 15, pp. 54-69, AMENDING ORD. 78-2891, the HOUSING OCCUPANCY &
MAINTENANCE CODE FOR ESTABLISHING A TYPE III DWELLING AND DWELLING
UNIT AND BY PRESCRIBING METHODS FOR LICENSING SAID DWELLINGS
INCLUDING MINIMUM STANDARDS BY DELETING SECTIONS FOUND TO BE IN
CONFLICT WITH OTHER LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES AND BY MAKING SUCH
CHANGES SO AS TO IMPROVE THE READABILITY OF THE CODE AND ITS
ADMINISTRATION, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-199, Bk.
56, p. 680, ESTABLISHING RENTAL PERMIT FEES FOR TYPE III DWELLINGS AT
$25 PER STRUCTURE PLUS ONE (1) DOLLAR FOR EACH TYPE III DWELLING UNIT
CONTAINED IN THE TYPE III DWELLING. Berlin will clarify discrepancy
between previous interpretation and present interpretation.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting,
9:45 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
ROBERT A. V V RA, MAYOR
ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
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