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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-06-12 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JUNE 12, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 6/12/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:40 PM), Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: deProsse. Staff members present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Hayek. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-17, Side 1, 831-1241. Mayor Vevera proclaimed the week of June 11-16 as Tribute to John Wayne Week. City Clerk Stolfus corrected agenda Item 2.d(1), noting that the disbursements were for the month of April instead of May. City Mgr. Berlin asked for deletion of Item 2.f(5), Memo regarding motorcycle parking, until the issue is resolved. Moved by Perret, 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., 5/29/79, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: United Action Youth Board -5/8/79; Civil Service Comm. -5/26/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 57, as recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-243, p. 805, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE, RES. 79- 244, p. 806, ISSUANCE OF DANCING PERMIT FOR EECH, INC. dba/GAGE N' WALKERS, 330 E. Washington. RES. 79-245 p. 807, ISSUING '79- 180 CIGARETTE PERMITS. Motion to approve disbursements of $1,297,379.15 for April 1979, as recommended by Finance Director, subject to audit. RESOLUTION 79-246, Bk. 57, p. 808, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING 6/19/79 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT & ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CENTRAL BUSINESS STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE II -A, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGR. TO PLACE PLANS, ETC. ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: Atty. Eikleberry, request for executive session with Council re Eaton case, (at informal session Council agreed not to meet). Blums' Blooms, Ltd. re greenhouses. College Block Partners re citation for College Block Bldg. Memo from Traffic Engr. re passenger loading zone, 1107 Kirkwood Ct. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse and Erdahl ,J absent. Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearing as set. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Council Activities June 12, 1979 Page 2 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-247, Bk. 57, pp. 809-810, APPROVING PRELIMINARY & FINAL LARGE SCALE NON- RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR HY-VEE FOOD STORE, INC. (North Dodge/Old Dubuque Rd.) S-7912, as approved by the P&Z Comm. There were no objections to the request to I.D.O.T. for entrance permit to Hwy #1, for Consolidated Properties, Inc. (Hy -Vee). Upon roll call, Res. adopted, 4/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Nays: Perret. Absent: deProsse, Erdahl. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111[5 John Suchomel, 330'k N. Lucas, appeared thanking the Mayor for the proclamation on John Wayne. Councilman Erdahl arrived, 7:40 PM. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to encourage Iowa City establishments who have American flags, to consider flying them at half-staff for one week. Motion carried. Clifford Ziskovsky, 2329 Cae Drive, and Gaylord McGrath, 2365 Cae Drive, appeared supporting the westerly route for the 518 Bypass, noting there were many other area residents who favor this I route. Tom Muller, 1350 Burry Drive, presented a petition with 200 signatures, addressed to the Council and the Dept. of Transportation, opposing the easterly alignment, favoring the westerly alignment as shown on I.C. Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Vevera announced a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Comm. for unexpired term ending 5/1/82, appointment to be made at 7/17/79 meeting. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to appoint Edward Zastrow, Jr., 514 Terrace Road; Tom Immerman, 405 S. Summit; and Linda Gritsch, 138 Washington Park Road, to the Board of Library Trustees for terms expiring 7/1/85. Motion carried unanimously. City Mgr. Berlin noted that Immerman was a member of a City bargaining unit, and might have to withdraw from discussions of collective bargaining. This will be communicated to Immerman and the Library Board by the City Mgr. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to reappoint Neal Morris, 817 N. Linn, to the United Action for Youth Board for one-year term expiring 6/30/80. Motion carried unanimously. The other M vacancy will be readvertised along with the vacancy on the Committee on Community Needs. Letter from UAY President of Board of Directors, noted. a 3 Balmer called attention to the dumping of debris in the Ralston Creek up from the bridge First f on Avenue. Staff will check on National Resources Commission's approval, and determine if there is an obstruction to the natural watercourse, & report back to Council. If j necessary, Legal staff will advise further procedure. Balmer also questioned procedure re s weeds on privately owned undeveloped land. Staff will investigate any specific locations. He requested a status report on the widening of Grand Ave, because of the estimate i additional costs. of J Erdahl welcomed Marian Karr, new Deputy City Clerk, to the meeting. He noted that he would be absent the next three meetings. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111[5 Council Activities June 12, 1979 Page 3 Neuhauser called attention to the memo in 6/8 packet regarding Administrative Review Panel for review of parking citations instead of legal review, noting her support of this procedure. All Councilmembers favored this approach. She reported several misstatements in Dept. of Transportation Director Kassel's letter to Asst. Secretary Downey of U.S. Dept. of Transportation re Hwy. 518, and requested that the City Manager send clarification to Downey. There were no Council objections. Erdahl read RES. 79-248, Bk. 57, p. 811, NAMING JOHN JOHNSON AND FRED BROWN OF THE SEATTLE SUPERSONICS AS HONORARY CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Copies of the resolution will be sent to these individuals. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to approve the agreement for funding of dispatching services for off -hours cab service, to Johnson County for month of June. Motion carried, unanimously. The City Manager called attention to the new location of the business, Bucs Leathers, in the old Roshek's building on College. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts to approve the form of ordinance establishing a user charge system for sanitary sewers, a condition of the grant for the Corridor Sewers Project. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent: The Ordinance will be finally adopted later. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-249, Bk. 57, pp. 812-816, OF NECESSITY AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 1979 STREET IMPROVEMENTS, TANGLEWOOD STREET AND VENTURA AVENUE for July 3, 1979. There was agreement that Council would proceed with the project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-250, Bk. 57, p. 817, DIRECTING ENGINEER AND ATTORNEY TO PREPARE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND NOTICES FOR 1979 STREET IMPROVEMENTS, TANGLEWOOD STREET AND VENTURA AVENUE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-251, Bk. 57, pp.818-825, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH WATER TANK PAINT AND REPAIR COMPANY, INC., FOR WATER TANK MAINTENANCE SERVICES ON THE ONE MILLION GALLON TANK ADJACENT TO HOME TOWN DAIRIES, as recommended by Public Works. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-252, Bk. 57, pp. 826-828, APPROVING 5th AMENDMENT TO ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH VEENSTRA & KIMM FOR SANITARY FACILITIES PLAN, for modifications required as a result of revision of stream quality standards by IDEQ. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIOS•DES 1101uES Council Activities June 12, 1979 Page 4 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-253, Bk. 57, p. 829, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SERVICE BUILDING MODULAR UNIT ROOF PROJECT PHASE II TO D.C. TAYLOR COMPANY for $13,370. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse 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 the ORDINANCE 79-2957, Bk. 15, pp. 76-78, ESTABLISHING THE CENTERLINE GRADE OF HEINZ ROAD EXTENDED FROM THE NORTH END OF EXISTING PAVEMENT NORTHWESTERLY 780 FEET IN IOWA CITY (AS PART OF THE BDI SECOND ADDITION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt the RES. 79- 254, Bk. 57, p. 830, AWARDING PART A OF BDI SECOND ADDITION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT TO CEDAR HILLS CONSTRUCTION, $28,794.58; RES. 79- 255, Bk. 57, p. 831 AWARDING PART B TO METRO PAVERS, $41,718; and RES. 79-256, Bk. 57, P. 832, AWARDING PART C TO PARKVIEW COMPANY, $19,265. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse Jabsent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-257, Bk. 57, p. 833, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,333,945 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE I, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, BY ADDING REGULATIONS FOR DANCES IN ESTABLISHMENTS WHICH HOLD BEER OR LIQUOR LICENSES be considered and given second vote for Passage. Motion to consider carried, 5/1, Vevera voting 'no'. After further explanation of ramifications of this ordinance, Vevera withdrew his 'no' vote. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 8:10 PM. Motion carrried unanimously. aI ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK A_ , . ROBERT A. VEV-RA, MAYOR MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES fI0RIEs COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES May 29, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/29/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret (7:35 PM), Roberts. Absent: Vevera. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Hayek, Kraft, Showalter, Glaves, Flaherty. Tape-recorded on Tape 79-14, Side 2, 2140 -End, and Tape 79-17, Side 1, 1-374. Mayor Pro tem Balmer proclaimed the week of May 28 - June 3, 1979 as Vietnam Veterans Week. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted, as presented: (Councilman Perret arriving to vote, 7:35 PM). Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 5/15/79, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Planning & Zoning Comm. -5/14 & 5/17/79; Board of Library Trustees -4/26 & 5/3/79. Permit Resolution, Bk. 56, RES. 79-228, p. 739, APPROVING .,CIGARETTE PERMITS. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: D. F. DeRaad re .drainage problems in Bryn Mawr Hts./Penny Bryn Subd. R. W..Reddig re amendment to ordinance regulating distribution of handbills. Petition from 21 residents of Spruce St. requesting a street light installation at 1417 Spruce. Petition from 285 persons requesting a parking lot at Wetherby Park, recommendation from Dir. Parks & Rec. enclosed. F. V. Hendershot re drainage problem in Ridge Road area; City Mgr. to schedule an informal discussion with legal dept. present. F. J. Longo re I. C. Kickers Soccer Club. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Recommendation approving preliminary & final Large Scale Non - Residential Development Plan of Hy -Vee Food Store, Inc. from Planning and Zoning Comm., noted. Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to set public hearing on 6/19/79 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers on amending Sec. 8.10.35.1 & 8.10.35.12.A of the Sign Ordinance, as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Comm. Motion carried unanimously. Jack Drulis, 1362 Burry Drive, Tom Muller, 1350 Burry Drive,and Dick Hoffman, 2241 Aber Ave. appeared in support of the Council's lawsuit against Dept. of Transportation's easterly alignment of FW 518. Public hearing was held to receive citizen comments regarding the City's proposed application for federal assistance under the Community Development Block Grant/Small Cities Program for improvements in the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood. Staffinembers Kraft & Flaherty gave a short presentation re the project which is bounded by Court St., Gilbert FIICROFILMCD BY JORM MICROLAB CCDAP. RAP1D5•DrS rdO RIrS Council Activities May 29, 1979 Page 2 St., Kirkwood Ave. and Dubuque St. One major structure will be a new railroad bridge and bed at Lafayette. A map of properties to be acquired was shown. Freda Hieronymus questioned if the bridge at Lafayette would be replaced. Staff will report on why the bridge was abandoned. Architect Ed Brinton was present. Kraft explained adjustment factor used in funding for acquisition of property. Public hearing was held on the plans and specifications for the 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvements, a special assessment project. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-229, Bk. 56, p. 740, APPROVING FINAL PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 1979 BDI SECOND ADDN. IMPROVEMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to appoint Linda Schreiber as Acting City Clerk for the period from June 4th through June 8, 1979, during the absence of the City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously. Staffinember Glaves commented on concerns regarding playground equipment in the City Plaza, stating that when the installation is complete, it will not look as dangerous. City Mgr. Berlin will report on possibility of paving assessment interest and penalties being waived for Goodwiil property. He requested that Goodwill write a letter outlining their problem. Berlin also will report on alternatives to correct a problem caused.by traffic cutting across the corner of private property at the'alley north of Gilpins. Councilmembers requested a priority list for asphalt resurfacing of streets. It was noted that concrete at the intersection of Woodside Dr. and Woodside Place is broken -up. deProsse commented that both the First Ave. sidewalk and the Court/Muscatine projectslooked very nice, but questioned if the sod was watered. Berlin advised that it was. Staffinember Showalter was present for discussion of his memo in 5/25 packet, regarding the parking area for Wetherby Park. The suggestion was made to use compacted stone with oil seal. The issue will be referred to the Parks & Rec. Comm. for their recommendation. Neuhauser passed on a compliment she had heard that the parks were so beautifully taken care of. Berlin added that the cemetery this year was beautiful also. City Attorney John Hayek made a few comments on the closing for Blocks 83-84 tomorrow, when the title will be handed over to the developer, recalling the efforts made to accomplish this urban renewal project, and the many people who have helped to make the project possible over the many years. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-230, Bk. 56, pp. 741-743, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL LAND, Blocks 83-84 with Old Capitol Associates. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-231, Bk. 56, p. 744, AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON 5/30/79, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE SENIOR CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES .•IDIpES Council Activities May 29, 1979 Page 3 Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-232, Bk. 56, pp. 745-748, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING OWNERSHIP, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF THE STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM AT THE INTERSTATE 80 AND DUBUQUE STREET INTERCHANGE, as recommended by Public Works Dept. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-233, Bk. 56, P. 749, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SERVICE BUILDING SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION, to Rick Co., Inc., Toledo, Iowa, in the amount of $19,293.15. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. City Mgr. Berlin requested a deferral of one week on the Resolution Establishing Plan -check Fees. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to so defer the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-234, Bk. 56, pp. 750-751, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR ACQUISITION OF RIGHT- OF-WAY, for South Gilbert St. Project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, 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. 79-2955, Bk. 15, pp. 72-73, CHANGING THE NAME OF GRANTWOOD DRIVE, FROM CALIFORNIA AVENUE TO HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD, TO GRANTWOOD STREET, be voted upon for final passage as this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and vote 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 ORD. 79-2956, Bk. 15, pp. 74-75, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 79-2946, (ESTABLISHING THE SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to communicate this action to the Board of Supervisors. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK JOHN R. BALM R, M YO PRO T M MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 'IDIIIES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 5/29/79 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/29/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret (7:35 PM), Roberts. Absent: Vevera. Mayor Pro tem Balmer proclaimed the week of May 28 -June 3, 1979 as Vietnam Veterans Week. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted, as presented: (Councilman Perret arriving to vote, 7:35 PM). Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 5/15/79, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Plan- ning & Zoning Comm. -5/14 & 5/17/79; Board of Library Trustees -4/26 &,5/3/79. Permit Resolution, Bk. 56, RES. 79-228, p. 739, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: D: F. DeRaad re drainage problems in Bryn Mawr Hts./Penny Bryn Subd. R. W. Reddig re amendment to ordinance regulating distribution of handbills. Petition from 21 residents of Spruce St. requesting a street light installation at 1417 Spruce. Petition from 285 persons requesting a parking lot at Wetherby Park, recommendation from Dir. Parks & Rec. enclosed. F. V. Hendershot re drainage problem in Ridge Road area; City Mgr. to schedule an informal discussion with legal dept. present. F. J. Longo re I. C. Kickers Soccer Club. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to set public hearing on 6/19/79 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers on amending Sec. 8.10.35.1 & 8.10.35.12.A of the Sign Ordinance, as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Comm. Motion carried unanimously. Jack Drulis, 1362 Burry Drive, Tom Muller, 1350 Burry Drive and Dick Hoffman, 2241 Aber Ave. appeared in support of the Council's lawsuit MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIns•DF.s MDInEs Official Actions May 29, 1979 Page 2 against Dept. of Transportation's easterly alignment of FW 518. Public hearing was held to receive citizen comments regarding the City's proposed application for federal assistance under the Community Develop- ment Block Grant/Small Cities Program for improve- ments in the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood. Freda Hieronymus questioned if the bridge at Lafayette would be replaced. Staff will report on why the bridge was abandoned. Architect Ed Brinton was present. Public hearing was held on the plans and specifications for the 1979 BDI Second Addition Improvements, a special assessment project. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-229, Bk. 56, p. 740, APPROVING FINAL PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 1979 BDI SECOND ADDN. IMPROVEMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to appoint Linda Schreiber as Acting City Clerk for the period from June 4th through June 8, 1979, during the absence of the City Clerk. Motion I carried unanimously. ' Staffinember Showalter was present for discus- Sion of his memo in 5/25 packet, regarding the parking area for Wetherby Park. The issue will be referred to the Parks & Rec. Comm. for their I recommendation. City Attorney John Hayek made a few comments 1 on the closing for Blocks 83-84 tomorrow, when the I title will be handed over to the developer, recalling the effortsmade' to accomplish this urban renewal project, and the many people who have helped to make the project possible over the many years. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-230, Bk. 56, pp. 741-743, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL LAND, Blocks 83-84 with Old Capitol Associates. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-231, Bk. 56, p. 744, AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON 5/30/79, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE SENIOR CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-232, Bk. 56, pp. 745-748, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPJDs•Dfs t1DIIIES Official Actions May 29, 1979 Page 3 r REGARDING OWNERSHIP, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF THE STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM AT THE INTERSTATE 80 AND DUBUQUE STREET INTERCHANGE, as recommended by i Public Works Dept. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to CMoved adopt RES. 79-233, Bk. 56, p. 749, AWARDING CON- TRACT FOR SERVICE BUILDING SANITARY SEWER EXTEN- SION, to Rick Co.,. -.Inc., Toledo, Iowa; in the amount of$19:293.15. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/O, Vevera absent. ,..- City Mgr. Berlin requested a deferral of one week on the Resolution Establishing Plan -check Fees. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to so defer the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 75-234, Bk. 56, pp. 750-751, ESTAB- LISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR ACQUISITION OF RIGHT- OF-WAY, for South Gilbert St. Project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be con- sidered 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. 79-2955, Bk. 15, pp. 72-73, CHANGING THE NAME OF GRANTWOOD DRIVE, FROM CALIFORNIA AVENUE TO HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD, TO GRANTWOOD STREET, be voted upon for final passage as this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts,. that the j' ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be con- sidered and vote on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the second l consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 79- 2956 Bk. 15, pp. 74-75, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 79- j._ 2946 (ESTABLISHING THE SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera tabsent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera ` absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to communicate this action to the Board of Supervisors. Motion carried unanimously. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 'IOIIICS Official Actions May 29, 1979 Page 4 i j Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/JOHN R. BALMER, MAYOR PRO TEM j /ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK SSubbmitteo on 6/7/79 I i f, I' MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I1OIIIEs INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 11, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: June 11, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Vevera, Perret, deProsse (1:40 PM), Neuhauser (1:40 PM), Erdahl (1:40 Ph1) Absent: None. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #79-18, Side 1, 732 -End, & Side 2, 1-50. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION-Boothro ,Schmeiser present. 723-772 HYVee Store -North Dod e 1. Orrectlon wi 1 be made to the LSNRD plan to include trees removed. 2. Steve Victor read the document concerning access & traffic signal. Signed document will be available Tues, night. Councilmembers deProsse, Neuhauser and Erdahl arrived, 1:40 PM, AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Nancy Blum was present to discuss her letter regarding greenhouses. City Mgr. Berlin advised that Staff will investigate alternatives for handling this matter. Bldg. Inspector Siders explained other permits given for greenhouse additions. 2. Erdahl called attention to conference on Extra -territorial Growth Management he attended with four Johnson Co. supervisors. They were pleasedwith the presentation. The Committee will meet again Thurs. 3. Berlin explained the request from the Board of Supervisors for monthly funding of $50.00 to cover costs associated with the Special Trans- portation -Cab Co. contract. This program is to be evaluated the end of June, so Transit Mgr. Mose was authorized to pay for that period of time. 4. The draft of the agreement with University Heights on Transit is on hold/awaiting the outcome of the closure of streets as proposed by University Heights. The Neuzil problem and traffic in the area were discussed. Acquisiton of park land will not be pursued, at this time. A majority agreed to wait and see what happens. 5. Regarding letter from Atty. Eikelberry requesting meeting with Council concerning Linda Eaton, all Councilmembers agreed thatrhis was an administrative matter, and Council participation was not allowed under the Charter. Berlin advised that Staff will meet with Council before the meeting with the Civil Rights Commission in July. 6. Regarding the letter from College Block Partners concerning citation for lack of screens and storms, it was noted that these were not requirements of the earlier housing code. Legal will be discussing historical building exemptions with Council later, draft of Ord. is being reviewed by Legal. Siders commented that fraternities and sororities have complied with this provision, and as the applicant has appealed to the Housing Board, inspection has been stayed. 7. Motorcycle parking between the Standard Station and the Mill Restaurant was explained by Glaves. A majority of Councilmembers wanted the spaces metered. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAS CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES 772-1560 Page 2 Informal Council June 11, 1979 8. Berlin explained that in Item 13, the amendment to the Veenstra & Kinin contract for Sanitary Facilities Plan would make it easier for the City. 9. Regarding memo from Public Works on oiling of streets, concern was expressed regarding malfunctioning equipment. Berlin stated that the work program could be rescheduled, with oiling done during first of June. Pelling could be hired to oil the road to the park, Conklin Lane, now. The same streets oiled last year will be oiled this year, with a very few alleys where there is heavy traffic, such as Gilbert/Van Buren, but not Friendship/ Court. 10. Regarding Public Works memo on right-of-way for Scott Boulevard, a majority of Councilmembers reaffirmed their previous decision to acquire 100' right-of-way. 11. Balmer called attention to the up-to-date cost estimates for Ralston Creek provided by PUblic Works. He asked consideration of using contingency & carryovers as outlined in Kraft's previous memo, rather than G.O. bonds. Land purchases will be settled soon. 12. Berlin advised that staff is getting HUD's approval for the site on American Legion Road for public housing. 13. Glaves commented that the first parking ramp will be finished in October, and the second one should commence in October, depending if it is pre -cast or poured -in-place structure. His brochure in packet was noted. APPOINTMENTS -Library Board: Ed Zastrow, Tom Immerman, Linda Gritsch. The Mayor will write a letter to the applicants calling attention to need for applicants for other Boards and Commissions. 2. United Action for Youth Board: Neal Morris, with second vacancy to be readvertised. 3. Committee on Community Needs, vacancy will be readvertised. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Glaves present G aves ca a attention to his Economic Development Profile, Index #79-736, presented 4/9/79, explaining the slowing of growth. They did not specify which activities should be taken by the separate agencies, but questioned if the staff was going in the right direction. Berlin commented that a combining of efforts of public & private, is where we want to be. A clear understanding of roles will be necessary. BDI will need new land soon. A combination of efforts results in earlier payoff. 2. Balmer stated that due to City Mgr. Berlin's efforts, a line of communications has been opened with the Chamber of Commerce. BDI is also receptive to a joining of efforts. 3. In answer to the question of what type industry would be most beneficial to Iowa City's tax base, Glaves answered that to the degree you are talking about actual University institutional vs, all other, that diversification and an increase in the non - University sector is beneficial, however, to the degree that in so doing, you build on the strengths of the University; in the academic sense, the non-medical research sense, the medical research sense. 4. Industry is attracted by the attitude of the community, the job market, if there is suitable land available. Neuhauser stated that Iowa City is in a good position, and asked what was being done to compete for industry, as everybody in the country wants the industry that Iowa City wants. Staff will be working with MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP IDS- DES MINES 1560-1917 1917-2240 2240 -End 9 Informal Council Page 3. June 11, 1979 the other agencies to develop strategies for accomplishing goals. In discussions with Zuchelli, it was advised that we identify what we are interested in and focus on them. 5. It was suggested that two Councilmembers work with BDI & the Chamber. Iowa City will look more attractive in a year or so, when our several projects are completed. Berlin stated that one area where Iowa City could gain a lot of publicity was by utilizing people who live here, who travel constantly all over the world, getting them to be pitchmen and women, also consultants. 6. Staff could look at funding from certain Federal programs for non-profit development corporations, of which Iowa City could be a member. It was again noted that the attitude of the community has changed because of the City Mgr.'s working with the business community, he is there and is available. For industry, it helps knowing what you have to do to comply with City regulations. EXECUTIVE SESSION Conference Room, 4:05 PM. Notice given on tentative agenda & bulletin board. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer,to adjourn to executive session as outlined by Sec. 28.A.5 (c), litigation, Stoll Claim 79-H125 & Rock Island leasehold. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0; Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: deProsse. Staffinembers present:' Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Atty. Bowlin. Bowlin explained the offer to Stoll, and the status of the litigation with Rock Island. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret,to adjourn to informal session, 4:20 PM. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, deProsse absent. Taped on Reel ES -15, Side 1, 1-112. URBAN RENEWAL HOTEL SITE 1. Berlinadvised that there would be material in Friday's packet regarding the hotel. Meeting adjourned, 4:30 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES H