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Home My WebLink About1979-07-24 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JULY 24, 1979 Iowa City Council, special mtg., 7/24/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret (7:40 P.M.), Vevera. Absent: Roberts. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Scholten, Karr, Zukrowski, Brown. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 79-20, Side 1, 2000 -End, and Side 1, 1-610. Mayor Vevera advised that Item 3 would be the first item of business. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-334, Bk. 57, pp. 956-958, AUTHORIZING REASSIGNMENT OF REAL ESTATE CONTRACT FOR PENTACREST GARDEN APARTMENTS, Parcel 93-1/101-2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Perret and Roberts absent. Perret arrived, 7:40 P.M. Public hearing was held to determine whether the beer/liquor license issued to Ambrose-Lovetinsky, Inc., dba/Woodfield's should be revoked or suspended pursuant to Section 5-35, for violation of Section 18-33 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City for denial of the full and equal enjoyment of goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages of any place of public accommodation because of race or color resulting from restrictive entrance requirements at Woodfield's on or about June 23, 1979. Human Rights Comm. Chrp. Braverman outlined the proceedings as held and to be held by the hearing panel and the Commission. Attorney 76? J. Patrick White representing Woodfield's suggested that the proceedings were in violation of Iowa City ordinances, citing in particular, Section 18.43.A.2.I. Asst. City Attorney Roger Scholten stated that after consulting with City Attorney John Hayek, it was determined that the Council could hold the hearing, but should not make a determination. The Human Rights Commission conciliation team and Commission members were asked to leave the room. Scholten advised that the Notice also referred to Section 5-35. The report expected from the Human Rights Commission was not available, the conciliation team to meet at 6:30 P.M. on 7/25, to prepare a recommendation for the Commission to discuss & come to agreement on at the 7/26 meeting. Citizens participating in discussion of the proposed violation were: Marilyn Turner, 303 Melrose Ave., who requested a special Council meeting on 7/27 for determination on the issue; Jonathan Robinson, Vice - Pres. AFSCME Local 183, read a letter from the membership urging lifting of the license; Robert Morris, 36 W. Court, who called attention to racist policy in other places in the City; Niambi Webster, 634 Westgate, who related student concerns over music policy; Ed Barnes, 930 N. St. SW, Cedar Rapids, David Adams, 625 1st Ave., Coralville; Sheila Shay, 515 E. Burlington, k6; Leon Johnson, 515 E. Burlington, N11A; Melvin Caldwell, 1110 N. Dubuque; Joe Murphy, 1692 Ridge Road; Tammy Fisher, 3117 Juniper Drive; Robert Martin, 625 Emerald; Linda Manuel, 212h S. Clinton; Jon Roberts, 1873 Lower Muscatine; Nancy O'Brine,.441 Emerald; Edward Larmond, 716 20th Ave., Coralville; Clara Oleson, 6 S. Johnson; Steve Anderson, RR1, Burlington, who presented a statement; Kevin Houghton, IIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIn ES 0 -V .. Council Activities July 24, 1979 Page 2 316 S. Dodge, who presented a petition from 200 citizens requesting revocation of the license. After discussion by Council of further procedure, it was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the public hearing be continued to 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, 7/26, in the Council Chambers. City Mgr. Berlin stated that he did not recommend that Council meet on Thursday. Because of the magnitude of the issue, it was desirable to have as many Council - members as possible present, and it had been determined that only four members would be available to attend. He expressed concern for the quality of work by the Human Relations staff and Legal Department when the pressure extends beyond a couple days. Motion did not carry, 3/3, Neuhauser, Balmer & Vevera voting 'no'. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to receive the petition from Houghton & statement from Anderson, and make them a part of the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that the public hearing be continued to 7:30 P.M., July 31, in the Council Chambers. Motion carried, 6/0, Roberts absent. Meeting adjourned, 11:05 P.M. U1161424MMI U'I�;L1�31A'bl; MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES i COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JULY 24, 1979 Iowa City Council, special mtg., 7/24/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret (7:40 P.M.), Vevera. Absent: Roberts. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Scholten, Karr, Zukrowski, Brown. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 79-20, Side 1, 2000 -End, and Side 1, 1-610. Mayor Vevera advised that Item 3 would be the first item of business. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-334, Bk. 57, Pp. 956-958, AUTHORIZING REASSIGNMENT OF REAL ESTATE CONTRACT FOR PENTACREST GARDEN APARTMENTS, Parcel 93-1/101-2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Perret and Roberts absent. Perret arrived, 7:40 P.M. Public hearing was held to determine whether the beer/liquor license issued to Ambrose-Lovetinsky, Inc., dba/Woodfield's should be revoked or suspended pursuant to Section 5-35, for violation of Section 18-33 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City for denial of the full and equal enjoyment of goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages of any place of public accommodation because of race or color resulting from restrictive entrance requirements at Woodfield's on or about June 23, 1979. Human Rights Comm. Chrp. Braverman outlined the proceedings as held and to be held by the hearing panel and the Commission. Attorney J. Patrick White representing Woodfield's suggested that the proceedings were in violation of Iowa City ordinances, citing in particular, Section 18.43.A.2.I. Asst. City Attorney Roger Scholten stated that after consulting with City Attorney John Hayek, it was determined that the Council could hold the hearing, but should not make a determination. The Human Rights Commission conciliation team and Commission members were asked to leave the room. Scholten advised that the Notice also referred to Section 5-35. The report expected from the Human Rights Commission was not available, the conciliation team to meet at 6:30 P.M. on 7/25, to prepare a recommendation for the Commission to discuss & come to agreement on at the 7/26 meeting. Citizens participating in discussion of the proposed violation were: Marilyn Turner, 303 Melrose Ave., who requested a special Council meeting on 7/27 for determination on the issue; Jonathan Robinson, Vice - Pres. AFSCME Local 183, read a letter from the membership urging lifting of the license; Robert Morris, 36 W. Court, who called attention to racist policy in other places in the City; Niambi Webster, 634 Westgate, who related student concerns over music policy; Ed Barnes, 930 N. St. SW, Cedar Rapids, David Adams, 625 1st Ave., Coralville; Sheila Shay, 515 E. Burlington, N6; Leon Johnson, 515 E. Burlington, A11A; Melvin Caldwell, 1110 N. Dubuque; Joe Murphy, 1692 Ridge Road; Tammy Fisher, 3117 Juniper Drive; Robert Martin, 625 Emerald; Linda Manuel, 212'k S. Clinton; Jon Roberts, 1873 Lower Muscatine; Nancy O'Brine, 441 Emerald; Edward Larmond, 716 20th Ave., Coralville; Clara Oleson, 6 S. Johnson; Steve Anderson, RR1, Burlington, who presented a statement; Kevin Houghton, fv�' MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110f11ES Council Activities July 24, 1979 Page 2 316 S. Dodge, who presented a petition from 200 citizens requesting revocation of the license. After discussion by Council of further procedure, it was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the public hearing be continued to 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, 7/26, in the Council Chambers. City Mgr. Berlin stated that he did not recommend that Council meet on Thursday. Because of the magnitude of the issue, it was desirable to have .as many Council - members as possible present, and it had been determined that only four members would be available to attend. He expressed concern for the quality of work by the Human Relations staff and Legal Department when the pressure extends beyond a couple days. Motion did not carry, 3/3, Neuhauser, Balmer & Vevera voting 'no'. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to receive the petition from Houghton & statement from Anderson, and make them a part of the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that the public hearing be continued to 7:30 P.M., July 31, in the Council Chambers. Motion carried, 6/0, Roberts absent. Meeting adjourned, 11:05 P.M. J �� (/ fir• v R BE A. V •VE A, fA R IIICROFILMEO BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES CRY ov i r a DATE: July 20, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Copy of letter from City Manager to IDOT, Transit Division, regarding Iowa City's selection as a community in which to develop and test the Uniform Data Management system. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Dog Complaint b. Department Evaluations c. Emergency Building Temperature Restrictions Copy of letter to Mayor Vevera from Ms. Colleen Jones, Director of Special - Support Services, University of Iowa, regarding the public hearing on Woodf Memorandum from the Public Works Department regarding FY 80 asphalt resurfa project. Memoranda from the Legal staff: a. Penalty on Goodwill Assessment b. ACT Permit _ c. Appeal of Actions of City Boards and Commissions — United Action for Youth monthly report, May 1979. Newsletter for Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood, July 1979. 0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101-11ES I' '`Owl City of Iowa cCd MEMORANDUM DATE: July 20, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Copy of letter from City Manager to IDOT, Transit Division, regarding Iowa City's selection as a community in which to develop and test the Uniform Data Management System. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Dog Complaint b. Department Evaluations — c. Emergency Building Temperature Restrictions _ Copy of letter to Mayor Vevera from Ms. Colleen Jones, Director of Special Support Services, University of Iowa, regarding the public hearing on Woodfi Memorandum from the Public Works Department regarding FY 80 asphalt resurfac project. Memoranda from the Legal staff: a. Penalty on Goodwill Assessment b. ACT Permit — c. Appeal of Actions of City Boards and Commissions United Action for Youth monthly report, May 1979. Newsletter for Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood, July 1979. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIDES