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Home My WebLink About1979-08-28 Minutes numberedi1 r S f COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES August 28, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 8/28/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret (7:40), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Meisel, Schmeiser, Boothroy, Chiat, Hayek, Helling, Berlin, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-21, Side 2, 874 -End. Mayor Vevera proclaimed September 2 and 3 as Jerry Lewis Muscular 10L Dystrophy Telethon Weekend, and urged all citizens to give their full support to this program. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as amended at the informal meeting: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 7/31/79 and 8/14/79, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. LI Minutes of Boards & Commissions: 'Library Bd.-7/26/79;1`Design /6,19 Review Comm. -8/8/79; 9P & Z Comm. -8/13/79. //140 Permit Resolutions, Book 58, as recommended by City Clerk: 'RES. 79-393, p. 1061, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR JOHN GINGERICH dba O'KELLEY'S, 114 Wright St. 'ARES. 79-394, p. 1062, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR DEADWOOD, INC., 6 S. Dybuque.'sRES. 79-395, p. 1063, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 79-396, p. 1064, SUNDAY SALES FOR EAST MOLINE PIZZA HUT, INC. dba PIZZA HUT, 1921 Keokuk St. RES.179-397, p. 1065, APPROVING REFUND FOR BEER PERMIT. RES."19-398, p. 1066, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. '79-399, pp. 1067- 1068, APPROVING gNCING PERMIT FOR SGT. PEPPER CORP. dba SGT. PEPPER, 1200 S. Gilbert. RES. 79-400, p. 1069, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 179-401, p. 1070, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BLS CORPORATION dba CLUB CAR LOUNGE, 122 Wright St. RES.p79-402, P. 1071, APPROVING REFUND FOR CIGARETTE PERMIT. °RES. 79-403, p. 1072, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR O'NEILL'S ENTERPRISES, LTD. dba LAMPLIGHTER II, 1310 Highland Ct. RES. 79-404, p. 1073, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR ALLEY IMPROVE- MENT PROJECT - BLOCKS 28 AND 29 O.T. - 1979 FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 1979, AT 7:30 P.M. A public hearing was set for September 11, 1979, on the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan. Correspondence referred to City Manager for reply: letter from Della Grizel re revised bus routes. /d 41 Applications for use of streets and public grounds: Johnson County Iowa City NOW for use of Blackhawk Minipark for educational forum on September 15, approved. Local VFW for a poppy sale ori 4SZ. 105;7' MICROFILMED BY JO RM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIIIES Coo'-`il Activities Auy_..t 28, 1979 Page 2 September 8, approved. Free Environment, Inc. for an Information Table re new bottle bill at Blackhawk Minipark on August 25, approved. Aid to Agencies Contracts, authorizing Mayor to execute, Bk. 58, RES. '79-405, pp. 1074-1077, IOWA CITY BABE RUTH LEAGUE. RES.'79- /AS9 406, pp. 1078-1081, IOWA CITY BOY'S BASEBALL INC. RES. 179-407, pp. '�79-408, //!-D 1082-1085, IOWA CITY GIRL'S SOFTBALL. RES. pp. 1086-1090, /b6 / IOWA CITY CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER. RES.s79-409, pp. 1091-1094, i/ -L 2 FRIEND'S OF CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. 'RES. 79-410, pp. 1095-1097, MAYOR'S /1 YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM. RES.779-411, pp. 1098-1101, PALS PROGRAM 14 /Z OF JOHNSON COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE. RES.' 79-412, pp. 1102-1104, /,1 ,KS RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM. RES.7 79-413, pp. 1105-1107, RAPE _ /G G VICTIM ADVOCICY PROGRAM AND MID -EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH. RES., 79-414, pp. 1108-1112, UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH. RES. 479-415, X11 Z pp. 1113-1116, YOUTH HOMES, INC. ORES. 79-416, pp. 1117-1120, /6�? WILLOWCREEK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER. ala? Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Vevera, i seconded by Roberts, to amend the Consent Calendar by deleting items g.10 and g.12, contracts with United Action for Youth and Willowcreek Neighborhood Center. Motion defeated, 3/4, with the following division of j vote: Ayes: Balmer, Roberts, Vevera. Nays: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Affirmative roll call vote on original motion to approve Consent Calendar carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. City iManager Berlin called attention to the fact that no contract for Council On Aging appeared on the Agenda; however, funding will be advanced to meet /Z Z9 their payroll. City Manager will meet with Board on Friday re further l action. jPublic hearing held on vacation of Sand Road street right-of-way lying between U.S. Highway 6 and Waterfront Drive, effective November 1, 26-U 1979, for S. Gilbert St. Project. No one appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE VACATING A ii PORTION OF SOUTH GILBERT STREET (SAND ROAD), be considered and given first YLZZ vote for passage. Motion to consider carried unanimously, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all ,I Councilmembers present. Public hearing held on the proposed sale of real property O.L. 2, i� Cook, Sargent & Downey's Addn., owned by City of Iowa City to Arie and /G 1.3 Antonia Kroeze, for S. Gilbert St. Project. No one appeared. ij Public hearing held on an ordinance providing for the vacation of Sand Lake Drive street right-of-way, effective March 1, 1980, for S. 167 Gilbert St. Project. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that the ORDINANCE VACATING SAND LAKE DRIVE, be considered and give first vote for passage. Motion to /moi iconsider carried unanimously, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. I a i 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110I11ES C01 'l Activities August 28, 1979 Page 3 Council decided to consider item 4.9 before 4.f. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that ORDINANCE 79-2964, Bk. 15, pp. 97-107, AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY DELETING SECTION 8.10.3A.60; ADDING NEW SECTIONS 8.10.3A.2a, 8.10.3A.22a, 8.10.3A.51a, 8.10.3A.60, 8.10.3A.72a and 8.10.3A.72b; DELETING SECTIONS 8.10.40.4 THROUGH 8.10.40.16 OF THE TREE REGULATIONS AND SUBSTITUTING IN LIEU THEREOF SECTIONS 8.10.40.4 THROUGH 8.10.40.9, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Council asked that Ordinance re Tree Regulations be published before PAD for Ty'N Cae. 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 79-2965, Bk. 15, pp. 108-109, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE FINAL PLAN FOR PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT AND LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TY'N CAE PART 1 AND 2, AS AMENDED, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 1,177 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 finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and the ORDINANCE 79-2966, Bk. 15, pp. 110-112, AMENDING SECTION 8.10.3A AND �rr// SECTION 8.10.268.2 OF APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REGULATING hlZZTHE LOCATION OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS IN IOWA CITY, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by ic hearing September 18, 1979,tamending dSectied onN8.10.35.11tofstheaSign publOrdinance. 4`79 Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Public hearing was held on the Ord. Establishing Court Hill -Scott Z,/-& Boulevard Part VII, Planned Area Dev. Mayor Vevera stated that objections from Jerry and Barbara Zinn, 150 Oberlin; Marcia and Paul Hert, 156 Oberlin; and Juanita Hansen, 159 Oberlin, had been filed. Sterling Benz, 309 Oberlin and Herb Hethate, 3352 Tulane Ave. appeared objecting to the PAD; Carol Horton, 515 E. Jefferson appeared favoring the development. Developer Bruce Glasgow requested that he be allowed to change back to the plan where Hanover Circle would exit onto Scott Boulevard, as submitted previously. He commented that the area to the North would probably be the site of a church. Alternative traffic patterns and accesses to Scott were discussed. Informal discussion of these issues will be scheduled for the next informal meeting, (two weeks). N. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES '10 RIES Co 1'1 Activities Augu,t 28, 1979 Page 4 Steve Cook, 218 W. Benton, appeared requesting that easement on his 11P property be vacated, and stating that nothing had been done to clean up Old Jet. Brad Meyers discussed the need for the second parking ramp. Finance Dir. Vitosh's memo on financing was given to him. City Mgr. Berlin advised that additional information would be presented to Council. Max Lewis, garbage hauler from Wellman, called attention to denial of his E s claim for damages, and presented written materials. City Atty. Hayek recommended that Council not get involved, as Lewis can file a claim in Small Claims Court. Public Hearing held on the proposed plans, specifications, form of ''� contract, and estimated cost for the modular renovation (five units), at /G f the Service Building. No one appeared. Public hearing held on the application by Eastern Iowa Cablevision for a franchise to operate a cable t.v. system in Iowa City. No one /Kes appeared. Balmer questioned timetable for implementation of the cable system. Dre ,Shaffger, Broadband 5p�ejialis , will prov))'de report in the next packet.�'KtX of �'iou�le. Te%cow�nicn'hOK3 Cse.tiv Ahr *- MAY Balmer called attention to a request received from Mr. Powrie concerning deferral for two weeks of the matter of the electrical permit for Capitol House project. Berlin noted that the letter had been mailed, /All and Powrie can reply at the next meeting, which will be in two weeks. Balmer also requested that an appreciation letter be sent to Paul Glaves /11P7 who served the City so ably as the Urban Renewal Coordinator. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret that a letter be written commending Glaves for his service to Iowa City. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Neuhauser commented on developments coming from the meeting of the Nat. League Cities of Community Development Steering Committee she had gra^ attended regarding multi-year funding for small cities, and energy programs. She will inform the Resources Conservation Comm. of these new programs. City Manager Berlin announced that the bus service contract with /l P9 University Heights has been received. One small change, re a refund if service is discontinued, had been added. Copies will be sent to Council - members, a resolution will be added to next agenda. Recommendations from the Design Review Committee re Streetscape Phase IIB, recommending the planting of single species of trees on Washington and Capitol Streets (Staff is opposed to recommendation), and request that Council vote to keep and maintain Blackhawk Minipark as a public park, noted. Mayor Vevera announced that the appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission would be deferred two weeks. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt Res. 79-417, Bk. 58, p. 1121, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE FOR THE MODULAR RENOVATION (5 units), for the Service Building. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOInEs 4. Cor -11 Activities Aug,.,t 28, 1979 Page 5 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt Res. 79-418, Bk. 58, pp. 1122-1123, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY /G 9 OF IOWA CITY AND NORTHWEST BY-PRODUCTS PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF DECOMPOSED ANIMAL MATTER IN THE CITY'S SANITARY LANDFILL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt Res. 79-419, Bk. 58, P. 1124, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVER CORRIDOR 16 SEWERS PROJECT, as amended, to Martin K. Eby Co., Omaha, Neb., $6,293,051.50. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse to amend the Resolution Modifying the Urban Renewal Plan for Project Iowa R-14 by deletion of the new public library site from the Land Disposition Plan, to include language to the effect that the parcels in the area of Blackhawk Minipark be deleted from the Land Disposition Plan, also. Roll call vote, amendment adopted, 4/3, with following division of vote: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret voting 'aye'; Roberts, Vevera and Balmer voting 'no'. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts that the two issues, (deletion of Library site & deletion of Minipark) be divided and voted on separately. Roll call vote, adopted, 5/2, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Perret & Roberts voting 'aye'; Erdahl & Neuhauser voting 'no'. It was moved by Erdahl, seconded by Roberts to adopt RES. 79-420, Book 58, pp. 1125-1128, MODIFYING THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR PROJECT IOWA R-14 (Sixth Resolution), (deletion of the new public library site from the Land Disposition Plan). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse to also adopt RES. 79-420, with addition of amendment to delete Blackhawk Minipark parcel. Roll call vote, motion adopted, 4/3, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser & Perret voting 'aye'; Roberts, Vevera & Balmer voting 'no'. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer to adopt RES. 79-421, Bk. 58, pp. 1129-1132, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LEASE WITH OLIN LLOYD FOR /6 9i WAREHOUSE SPACE AT 1214 HIGHLAND COURT, for furnishings for the Senior Center, $3,300. Res. adopted 6/1, upon the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse; Nays: Roberts. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-422, Bk. 58, p. 1133, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FY79 STREET FINANCE REPORT for IDOT covering -Aw/ Y9 period from 7/1/78 thru 6/30/79. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-423, Bk. 58, P. 1134, AMENDING THE TRAVEL POLICY IN ORDER TO REVISE THE REIMBURSEMENT /%DD RATE FOR USE OF PRIVATE VEHICLES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt Res. 79-424, Bk. 58, pp. 1135-1141, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON /70/ COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION, UNITED WAY, AND JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO PROVIDE HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING FOR JOHNSON COUNTY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES !101MES LI r+� Coil Activities Aug -.t 28, 1979 Page 6 Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15, CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, PROVIDING THAT ' meg' SOLID WASTE SHALL NOT BE COLLECTED FROM DWELLING UNITS CONTAINED IN /7Dlh COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried unanimously, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31, CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, PROVIDING THAT CONCRETE 170 1 PATCHES ON CONCRETE STREETS AND SIDEWALKS SHALL BE CURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS PREPARED BY THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried unanimously, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote for second vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 78-2891 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, Housing JIG -4-411 be considered and given first vote for passage. Atty. Bob Downer appeared representing College Block Partners outlining their concerns. Council discussed the need for a policy and guidelines to use after the Ordinance is adopted. Housing Comm. Chrp. Diane Klaus stated that the Commission requested direction from the Council regarding Historic Landmarks. Notion to consider carried unanimously, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn 9:30 P.M. ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK ROBERT A. VEVERA,IRRYWOR MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES t-0OINES i k I n City of Iowa civ -1. MEMORANDUM DATE: August 17, 1979 TO: City Council fitOM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the Director of Public Works: a. Agreement with Northwest By -Products for dumping at the landfill iif b. Amendment of Garbage Ordinance on August 14 agenda Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding electrical permit for Old Capitol House Apartments. / 707 Memorandum from City Attorney regarding Fort vs. City of Iowa City. L2 - Senior Center Environmental Review Record. Job description for the position of airport manager Memorandum from Linda Schreiber regarding the Human Services Programs FY 80.J-21 Minutes of staff meeting of August 15, 1979. Quarterly reports from all departments. Newsletter for Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood, August 1979. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIIIES I , City of Iowa Citarl MEMORANDUM DATE: August 24, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: Assistant City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Copy of letter from HUD confirming approval of first year CDBG funding for Small Cities Program. 11 Memorandum from Director of Finance: a. Sale of G 0 bonds prior to project b. Information regarding bonds for Block 64 Parking Ramp Memorandum from Director of Public Works regarding solicitation of citizens'/ 31 7 opinions on new Transit routes. _E21L Information and news release from Transit Manager regarding state transit pass program local ridership. _ 1.7J_'� Memorandum from Linda Schreiber regarding City Plaza Opening. .J `/2D Copies of letters to two restaurants' managers regarding No -Smoking ordinance:3 Copy of notice from United Way regarding upcoming Budget Workshop. Pei �ich ID no% se// 6/acdawe Ih ni - Parr 17;� MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110IIIES City of Iowa CI MEMORANDUM DATE: August 24, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: Assistant City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Copy of letter from HUD confirming approval, Small Cities Program. of first year CDBG funding for Memorandum from Director of Finance; r' J a. Sale of G 0 bonds prior to project b. Information regarding bonds for Block 64 Parking Ramp Memorandum from Director of Public Works regarding solicitation of c'itizens' opinions on new Transit routes. _ Information and news release from Transit Manager regarding state transit �— pass program local ridership. Memorandum from Linda Schreiber regarding City Plaza Opening. Copies of letters to two restaurants' managers regarding No -Smoking ordinance: i Copy of notice from United Way regarding upcoming Budget Workshop. Pe ir> n naf �o se// /acK/am/C /i11'i I°arK _w MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES