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Home My WebLink About1979-08-14 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES AUGUST 14, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 8/14/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro Tem Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, deProsse, Perret, Roberts. Absent: Neuhauser, Vevera. Staffinembers present: Helling, Stolfus, Karr, Hayek, Schmeiser, Dietz, Chiat, Ryan. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 79-21, Side 1, 1451 -end and Side 2, 1-653. Mayor Pro Tem Balmer announced one addition to the Consent Calendar, a resolution approving Class C License Application for Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Avenue. Balmer notified Council that two establishments, Bull Market and Applegate's Landing, were not complying with City ordinance re the posting of a "No Smoking" section. Asst. City Manager Helling was directed to communicate with both businesses. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, 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., 7/24/79, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. -7/26/79 & 7/23/79; Housing Comm. -6/21/79 & 7/5/79; Riverfront Comm. - 7/25/79; Committee on Community Needs -7/25/79; Design Review Committee -7/25/79; Bd. of Adjustment -7/26/79; Planning & Zoning Comm.-(sp) 7/26/79, (inf) 7/30/79, 8/2/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 58, as recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-364, p. 1002, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 79-365, p. 1003, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR PAUL POULSEN dba SENOR PABLOS LTD., 830 1st Avenue. RES. 79-366, p. 1004, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 79-367, p. 1005, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR HIGHLANDER INN AND SUPPER CLUB, Route 2. RES. 79-368, p. 1006, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR HIGHLANDER INN AND SUPPER CLUB. RES. 79-369, p. 1007, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 79-370, p. 1008, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR PLAMOR BOWLING, INC., 1555 1st Avenue. RES. 79-371, p. 1009, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 79-372, p. 1010, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR IOWA RIVER PIZZA COMPANY, INC. dba APPLEGATE'S LANDING, 1411 S. Gilbert Street. RES. 79-373, pp. 1011-1012, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 79-374, p. 1013, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CARDAN, INC., dba JOE'S PLACE, 115 Iowa Avenue. Setting public hearings: RES. 79-375, Bk. 58, p. 1014, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE MODULAR RENOVATION (FIVE UNITS) FOR 8/28/79. RES. 79-376, Bk. 58, p. 1015, SETTING A PUBLIC MEETING ON THE RALSTON CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 8/22/79. Public hearings were set for 8/28/79 on an ordinance providing for the vacation of the Sand Lake Drive street right-of-way, effective March 1, 1980, and MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES HIDES 'I _. ---i -._.._.._. --. Council Activities August 14, 1979 Page 2 on an ordinance providing for the vacation of the Sand Road street right-of-way lying between U.S. Highway 6 and Waterfront Drive, effective November 1, 1979. Correspondence referred to City Manager for reply: Audrey W. Scott re proposed housing on Grant Ct.; and Dr. Joseph Gascho requesting Council waiver of the three considerations for the Ordinance re detached accessory buildings. Ms. Colleen Jones expressing appreciation for Council's action re Woodfields' & Civil Service Commission certification of list of applicants in order of standing for position of firefighter were noted. Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds approved: New Pioneer Coop for use of Blackhawk Minipark for an Alternatives Fair; American Diabetes Association for a Diabetes Bike Ride on 9/30/79. Mayor repeated public hearings as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Public hearing was held on proposed ordinance amending Section 8.10.26B.2 of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances, which amends setback provisions for detached accessory buildings. No one appeared. Public hearing held on amended final PAD of Lot 90 of Ty'n Cae, Part 1. No one appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TREE REGULATIONS, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried unanimously, 5/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage, unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt Res. 79-377, Bk. 58, pp. 1016-1017, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF CEDARWOOD APARTMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Recommendations from Planning & Zoning Comm. noted: 1) to approve preliminary and final plat of Hickory Ridge Estates. 2) in regard to Parcel 65-4 (the Library site) of the Urban Renewal Plan. 3) in regard to Parcel 65-2 (Blackhawk Minipark) of the Urban Renewal Plan. Public hearing held on the construction of a public housing program, Section 8 for 20 additional units. No one appeared. Erdahl corrected a statement made in informal discussion, noting that Storm Water Management Plan designation of residential was for .J east side of Grant Street only. Several Councilmembers expressed concern re development at this site. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIORIES Council Activities August 14, 1979 Page 3 Public hearing was held on resolution modifying the Urban Renewal Plan for Project Iowa R-14, by deletion of the new library site & Blackhawk Minipark from the Land Disposition Plan. Balmer announced that the Council had decided at their informal meeting of 8/13 not to make a decision re Blackhawk Minipark until the Mall & other downtown projects are completed. The following people appeared re the mini -park: Linda Manuel, 212h South Clinton; Don Doumakes, 1108 Burlington; Jim Barfuss, 412 North Linn; John Suchomel, 330 North Lucas; and Steve Cook, 218 W. Benton. No one commented on deletion of the new library site. Brad Meyers, 840 Maggard, parking ramp and questioned who Minipark. Staff will investigate build the second ramp. appeared concerning funding for initiated discussion of Blackhawk ramifications of proposal to not Phil Kraft, Pres. of Iowa State Construction and Buildings Council, & Mike Powrie, Business Mgr. of IBEW, Local 405, Cedar Rapids, and Mike Cain, 1109 Essex, appeared concerning electrical permit for Capitol States Associates building at 20 S. Clinton. Staff will investigate and report at the next meeting. Steve Cook, 218 W. Benton, appeared requesting a copy of the report regarding the vacated alleyway adjacent to his property be sent to him and to Atty. Sueppel. He also asked that someone accept responsibility for Old Jet at Municipal Airport and clean up recent damage. Asst. City Mgr. Helling reported that the staff is working on a solution. Linda Manuel, 212k S. Clinton objected to Old Jet as a war memorial. Harold Bechtoldt, 1152 E. Court, thanked Council for deferring action on the Blackhawk Minipark. He objected to selection of the day used for the study by Public Works on the Iowa/Gilbert intersection, & suggested that a traffic signals project be kept in FY81 CIP, but stop signs be installed at this time. Bechtoldt commented on future space for development downtown & expressed concerns regarding need for shelter for bus passengers downtown. Perret replied, noting that there will be a waiting area in the foyer of the new mall, but called attention to the need for shelters on the Pentacrest side of the central interchange. Erdahl advised that the decision on whether two-way or one-way traffic will be allowed in the bus area has not yet been made. Recommendations from Committee on Community Needs noted: 1) that Council consider Human Needs Plans already drawn up and find funds for fulltime Human Needs Coordinator. 2) that $7,400 CDBG funds be carried over to FY80 for Energy Conservation program, so Solar Demonstration project may be completed. 3) consider some type of traffic control for Sheridan Avenue as residents have requested. Mayor Pro Tem Balmer announced the following vacancies: one unexpired term ending December 31, 1980, for Board of Appeals; one unexpired term on the Board of Adjustment ending January 1, 1984; one unexpired term ending July 1, 1981, for Library Board of MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES FlolnES Council Activities August 14, 1979 Page 4 Trustees. The above vacancies will be filled at the October 2, 1979, City Council meeting. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to appoint Kathleen Graf, 109 North Van Buren, to the Housing Commission for an unexpired term ending May 1, 1980. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint James Barfuss, 412 North Linn, to the Committee on Community Needs for an unexpired term ending March 1, 1980. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Assistant City Manager Helling requested consideration of two resolutions posted as additions to the agenda: the first authorizing the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest to an agreement between the City of Iowa City and Northwest By -Products providing the disposal of decomposed animal matter in City's sanitary landfill. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adopt the resolution. After discussion it was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to defer action for two weeks. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. The second resolution dealt with sale of city property. Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-378, Bk. 58, pp. 1018-1019, PROPOSING TO SELL A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST INTERSECTION OF SOUTH GILBERT STREET AND U.S. HIGHWAY 6, setting public hearing on August 28, 1979 on sale to Arie Kroeze, (Pleasant Valley Nursery). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. City Engr. Dietz reported on bid opening held in Ames on the South Gilbert Street Improvement Project UST -M -4051(1)--8U-52, low bidder being Metro Pavers, Inc., $1,256,982. He called attention to legal questions raised re title for Sand Road r -o -w, a part of the land swap with Country Kitchen, Parcel #8. Dietz suggested deferring award of the bid for one week. Asst. City Atty. Ryan and Mace Braverman, Southgate Development, agreed. After discussion, it was moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to defer consideration of Item #13, the Resolution Awarding Contract to an adjourned meeting on August 23, 1979, at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to approve the permit application for Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric for construction in highway r -o -w, for S. Gilbert St. Project. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-379, Bk. 58, pp. 1020-1021, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MODIFY PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED AMOUNTS OF JUST COMPENSATION FOR ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, J AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACTS FOR ACQUISITION OF SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS OF JUST COMPENSATION SO ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY MANAGER. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES _ . ' Council Activities August 14, 1979 Page 5 Res. adopted, 4/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Perret. Nays: Roberts. Absent: Neuhauser and Vevera. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-380, Bk. 58, pp. 1022-1028, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SEC. 13(c) OF THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED, BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LEAD AGENCY, & THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL- CIO, LOCAL 183 & LOCAL 12, THE UNION, for Mass Transportation Capital Improvement Grant Application (employees including mass transit employees of City of Coralville, University Cambus, & Johnson County SEATS). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-381, Bk. 58, p. 1029, WAIVING SOLID WASTE FEES FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS MEETING CERTAIN GUIDELINES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-382, Bk. 58, p. 1030, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FY80 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, to L.L. Pelling Co. for Divisions 1, 2, 3, 4, and Alternate 1B, at $205,373.74. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-383, Bk. 58, P. 1031, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE SUNSET STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, to Metro Pavers, Inc., $29,958. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-384, Bk. 58, pp. 1032-1036, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANT #1 IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT for 1979 B.D.I. 2nd Addn. Impr. Const. to Cedar Hill Const., $12,825.40. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-385, Bk. 58, pp. 1037-1040, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 28, PARAGRAPH E, OF THE IOWA CODE WITH THE CITY OF TIFFIN, re housing rental assistance payments. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-386, Bk. 58, pp. 1041-1048, APPROVING A TRANSFER OF INTEREST IN URBAN RENEWAL DISPOSITION PARCEL 93-3 FROM ROBERT AND ANNA RATH TO THE BREESE CO., INC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-387, Bk. 58, p. 1049, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR CITY PLAZA USE PERMITS. -J Affirmative roll call vote, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Balmer stated Council would watch this area closely, as they feel IIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES HOMES Council Activities August 14, 1979 Page 6 the Mall is for pedestrians with a minimum of interference from vendors. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-388, Bk. 58, p., 1050, APPOINTING ROBERT H. BOWLIN AS SPECIAL ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY, for appeal of CRI&P Railroad case, re parking lot behind Rec Center. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-389, Bk. 58, p. 1051, AMENDING BUDGET AUTHORIZATION NO. 78-128 FOR THE SENIOR CENTER, to add Program Specialist. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-390, Bk. 58, p. 1052, AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION OF AN ACCOUNT CLERK POSITION TO A SENIOR CLERK TYPIST IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to adopt a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a lease with Iowa City Independent School District for warehouse space at Sabin School for Senior Center furnishings. Resolution not adopted, 0/5, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Staff was directed to come back with viable alternatives. Staff presented Resolution with amended language refunding. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-391, Bk. 58, pp. 1053-1055, ON ACQUISITION OR REDEVELOPMENT FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION UNDER THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM, as amended, for proposed shelter house in N. Hickory Hill Park. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-392, Bk. 58, pp. 1056-1060, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR JOINT USE OF FACILITIES BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to give first consideration and vote for passage an ordinance amending Ordinance 78-2891, Housing Code, of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City. After discussion, it was moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to defer action for two weeks & discussion scheduled for 8/27 informal meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to give first consideration and vote for passage an ordinance amending Chapter 15, Solid Waste Pickup, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of J Iowa City, Iowa. After discussion, it was moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to defer action for two weeks & discussion MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 11010E5 Council Activities August 14, 1979 Page 7 "i scheduled for 8/27 informal meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31-30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 5/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. i Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn to August 23rd, 4:00 P.M., for consideration of proceedings necessary to Awarding Contract for South Gilbert Street Project UST -M -4051(1)-- 8U-52 to Metra Pavers, Inc. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera abs , 10:00 P.M. -� 0 BALMER, MAYOR PRO TEM r ABBIE S OLFUS, CITY;LERK j t i I. i f I " � i I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 7/24/79 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, speciall 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. 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/Woodf ield' 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 represented Woodfield's. 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. Citizens participating in discussion of the proposed violation were: Marilyn Turner, 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, who called attention to racist policy in other places in the City; Niambi Webster, who related student concerns over music policy; Ed Barnes; David Adams; Sheila Shay; Leon Johnson; Melvin Caldwell; Joe Murphy; Tammy Fisher; Robert Martin; Linda Manuel; Jon Roberts; Nancy O'Brine; Edward Larmond; Clara Oleson; Steve Anderson, who presented a statement; Kevin Houghton, who presented a petition from 200 citizens requesting revocation of the license. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -OU, MOIIIFS MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IIOINEs 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. 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. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. i s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR BAB B E S�OLFU CITY CLERK Submittedon 8/2/79. CG �� 1 �*"�^GG•(/�i-first/ t' I; t i 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IIOINEs .} 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, M6; 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, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -H'. 901JIES 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. ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK f - i r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES i10111ES i MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 7/24/79 Ine cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, specia-ptg., 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. 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 represented Woodfield's. 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. Citizens participating in discussion of the proposed violation were: Marilyn Turner, 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, who called attention to racist policy in other places in the City; Niambi Webster, who related student concerns over music policy; Ed Barnes; David Adams; Sheila Shay; Leon Johnson; Melvin Caldwell; Joe Murphy; Tammy Fisher; Robert Martin; Linda Manuel; Jon Roberts; Nancy O'Brine; Edward Larmond; Clara Oleson; Steve Anderson, who presented a statement; Kevin Houghton, who presented a petition from 200 citizens requesting revocation of the license. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB U DAR RAPIDS -DIS MOINES 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. 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, Balmer, that seconded by the public hearing be continued to 7:30 P.M., July 31, in the Council Chambers. Motion carried, 6/0, Roberts absent. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR SOLFU CITY CLERK Submitted� 8/2/79. 1 _ i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DE5 1101MCS Consider resolution approving Class C Liquor Control License Application for Cardan, Inc. dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES D i COMPLLIE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JULY 5, 1977 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7/5/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Ferret, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: City Mgr. Berlin, City Clerk Stolfus, Asst. Atty. Angela Ryan, Atty. Hayek, Acting Comm. Dev. Dir. Glaves, Adm. Asst. Schreiber. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. Those appearing for public disc. favoring saving of the mini -parks included: Jeff Busch, RR 3; Bob Stagg; Michael Balch, 104 S. Governor; Stan Blum, 120 N. Clinton; Robin Potter; Jim Mulac, 610 S. Dubuque, Jim Potter; and Heidi Smalheiser, 419 N. Dubuque. Council discussed recon- sideration of their previous vote on deferral of the mini -parks from the sale of urban renewal properties; uses of parcels; and rejection of bids. City Mgr. Berlin cautioned Council to not make statements on what they will or will not do regarding bids for urban renewal property. It was moved by Vevera, and seconded by deProsse, to reconsider the notion to delete the Blackhawk mini -park from the sale of parcels at this time. Motion carried, 4/3, Balmer, Neuhauser, Selzer voting 'no.' It was moved by Vevera, and seconded by deProsse, to defer the Blackhawk Mini - park parcel from the sale of urban renewal properties until the Dubuque/ v' College Pedestrian Mall is completed. Motion carried, 4/3, Neuhauser, Balmer and Selzer voting 'no.' Mayor Neuhauser stated that Item N20, Res. Approving Bywater LSNRD would be discussed at this time. There were no objections. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RES. h77-234, Bk. 40, pp. 521-523, APPROVING PREL. & FINAL LSNRD PLAN OF LOT 2, BDI 1ST ADD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present, 7/0. City Clerk Stolfus asked that Res. Authorizing Dancing Permit for Gabe & Walkers, 330 Washington, be added to the Consent Agenda. There was a short discussion of the Airport Comm. minutes regarding person to take minutes. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recon. on the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of off. actions, reg. Council mtg. 6/21/77, subj. to correction, as recomn. by City Clerk. Minutes of Airport Conn., 5/20 & 6/2/77. Permit Res., Bk. 40, as recomn. by City Clerk: Res. #77-235, p. 524, Approving Class C Liquor License Application, Valentino's, 115 E. College; Res. N77-236, p. 525-26, Approving Cigarette Permits; Res. #77-237, p. 527, Approving Dancing Permit, Gabe & Walkers, 330 E. Washington. Motion: Adopting policy as follows: It is hereby the policy of the City Council to review applications for curb cuts to Hwy. 6 Bypass on an individual basis. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES --Enlarge and strengthen the function of the Central Business District Core as a shopping, business, and entertainment center. -Provide for redevelopment in compact groupings, in order to intensify the density of usable commercial spaces, while increasing the availability of open spaces, pedestrian ways, and plazas. --Improve the attractiveness and convenience of the shopping environment. --Provide a public plaza in the heart of the Central Business District Core to be constructed largely on and adjacent to the right-of-way of Dubuque Street at College Street, which will serve as an identifiable civic symbol and focal point and function as a center for pedestrian movement. --Provide for the expansion and new development of retail, office, and service activities which will be complimentary to existing activities in use, scale, and quality of materials and surfaces. --Provide sites; for either one or two new or expanded department stores to serve as primary retail generators. --Provide for the restricting of Dubuque Street from Washington Street to the alley between College and Burlington Streets, in order to facilitate pedestrian circulation, to allow for emergency vehicles, and to allow the crossing by delivery vehicles at the alley between Washington and College Streets. --Provide attractive public pedestrian link between the public plaza and the activities and uses oriented to Burlington Street, to be constructed parallel and adjacent to the closed right-of-way of Dubuque Street. --Provide for publicly owned off-street parking facilities to accommodate approximately 1300 to 2000 cars. --Provide for speciality retail and service uses oriented to the pedestrian -ways to accommodate the needs of students, j faculty, employees, shoppers, and visitors. --Provide for the retention of private off-street accessory parking, now utilized in conjunction with and as part of existing private uses; such parking areas to be provided with buffering, screening, and/or planting as is deemed appropriate to make them visually attractive to passersby and parkers. IIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES F F L I INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION AUGUST 13, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: August 13, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem John Balmer presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Erdahl (2:00 PM), Roberts, deProsse. Absent: Neuhauser, Vevera, Perret. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Helling, Stolfus. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel 79-21, Side 1, 2250 -End, & Side 2, 1-1536. Side 1, APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING 2250 -End Sc meiser, Boothroy, Sey e:, Comm. Blum, present. Side 2, ! 'n Cae, Lot 90, Part 1, amended PAD. Changes proposed make this a 1-110 much etter pan. All minor discrepancies resolved. Street is 28' instead of 22'. Water drains toward Willow Creek Park. Cedarwood, LSRD On Broadway Street. Conforms with tree -planting requirements. Submitted under a Federal program, 20% will be under Section 8 Housing. Ord. on Accessory Bldgs. A letter received asking for all considerations. Hickory Ridge Estates Commission recommended waiver of rural cross- sections for streets, and that storm water facilities be deferred until one of three listed events occurs. Atty. Haupert advised that covenants state that resubdivision is not allowed. Alternatives for provision of storm water management were discussed and will be discussed again when full Council is present. The question is, whether or not total storm water management storage should be provided west of the road. Storage areas will be designated on the plat as easement areas. Amendments to Urban Renewal Plan Staff felt it was o.k. to amend the U. R. pans to Fe consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. P&Z Comm. said library site retention was consistent with the Comp. Plan, and retention of Blackhawk Minipark was not consistent with Comp. Plan. Blum outlined the Commission's reasoning. Councilman Erdahl arrived, 2:00 P.M. Previous Council consensus was to retain the minipark until the Plaza was completed, & those present did not want to discuss i the minipark at the public hearing tomorrow night, just the Library site. Resolution under Item N6 can be amended. AGENDA -COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Seydel gave an update on site approval re public housing. He has tentative site approval on five city -owned sites holding 8 units, and on Johnson & Braverman sites, holding 20 units. Roberts noted the opposition to the F St. site. Grant Ct. site was discussed. In the storm water management plan, it is marked, sell for residential'. 2. There were no problems with agreement with Tiffin re housing. 3. Regarding the resolution for application for funding for Hickory MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPT DS -DES MOIIIES Page 2 3. Cont.— Hill shelter, Helling suggested that language be changed to reflect use of HCDA funds for City matching funds (which is the allowable exception to the statement that no other federal program funding is involved). There were no objections. 4. Roberts advised of his concern in giving the City Manager blanket authority to settle land acquisitor for South Gilbert Project. Chiat clarified procedure during his explanation of status of S. Gilbert project. Review appraiser would also .give o.k. 5. Regarding the resolution setting fees for the Plaza, Item 21, Councilmembers requested that the City Manager use discretion and go slow in allowing commercial use of the area, also to enforce the bicycle and animal regulations. question was asked if bicycles could be walked thru the area. 6. Concerning bus routes, Mose presented his objections to changing the Court St. route as suggested by Della Grizel. Several Council members agreed with Grizel. Mose explained the change in the Highway 6 route. He has ordered only 5000 maps for the first printing. Balmer complimented Mose on his handling of the changing to new routes. SOUTH GILBERT STREET PROPERTY ART ta C t, Etter & Sc ma e e present. Chiat reported that the Compensation Commission had awarded $52,400 to Cycle Industries at the condemnation hearing. City offer was $47,300. Hearing on the 14th for parcel H7, west of Country Kitchen. Owner Ron Schlinter was present re parcel H5, re vacation of Sand Lake Drive and conveyance to him. Council discussed access for the chain- saw store, proposed to go directly onto S. Gilbert. Schmadeke pointed out safety problems if the two exits are close together. Four accesses are planned onto South Gilbert, & there will be others later. Balmer pointed out concerns from Frantz re parcel N10, on its becoming a non -conforming use. Etter stated that it would be a non -conforming building, & Frantz has been asked to submit an application for a permit. None of the parking is being taken. Schmadeke gave the timetable for construction and outlined the 2 phases of the detour and restriction of traffic. The section N.of Hwy. will start Sept. lst & be completed by Nov. 15th. RALSTON ....ORT REPORT P astino state tat the South Branch project is coming along well, appraisals by the end of the month, with bids in January. He pointed out that costs keep escalating. Plastino suggested that a member of RCCC meet with Mayor Vevera & himself and a small group from Regina. Easement instead of purchase was suggested. If there are areas of agreement, construction could start in '81. An extra $200,000 G.O. bond funding will be needed. He suggested that the channel improve- ments be considered during discussion of Capital Impr. Projects. Staff input re this project will be summarized by the City Mgr. Councilmembers agreed on representation by the Mayor on the committee. Roberts expressed interest in buying land along the creek channel. PROSPECTUS FOR MOTEL DEVELOPMENT P astino advise tat uc a li had met with Glaves, and it will take a month to prepare a prospectus. He suggested employing Glaves for 20-30 hours at $30-40 an hour to complete the prospectus instead of relying on a new employee. There were no objections. Glaves is now an employee of Ames Engineering, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIIIES Informal Council August 13, 1979 551-1116 1116-1536 Page 3 Informal Council August 13, 1979 APPOI_ N_ TM_ ENTS Consensus to appoint Kathleen Graf, 109, N. Van Buren to the Housing Commission. Consensus to appoint James Barfuss, 412 N. Linn5to the Committee on Community Needs. Meeting adjourned, 4:20 P.M. i f 1 I i I I t .e i(. I jia j iI I I I I I ' 1 i I 1 �( .IL ;II MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES