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Home My WebLink About1979-09-11 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES September 11, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 9/11/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts. Absent: Vevera. Staffinembers present: Chiat, Schmeiser, Flaherty, Steinbach, Kucharzak, Hayek, Helling, Kraft, Berlin, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape- recorded on Tape 79-24, Side 1, 1-1265. Mayor Pro tem Balmer proclaimed Sunday, September 30, 1979 as Diabetes Bike Ride Day, and urged all citizens to support the event. City Clerk Stolfus requested a correction to the Council minutes of 8/28/79, the addition of Planning & Zoning (special meeting) minutes of 8/6/79. Stolfus also requested an addition, issuing of cigarette permits; and a correction, Housing Commission (b3) should be Housing Board of Appeals, to agenda. Moved by Neuhauser, 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, Council mtg., adjourned 8/23/79 and regular, 8/28/79, subject i:o correction, as, recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: dAirport Comm. -8/16/79; 025 ',)Civil Service Comm. -8/6/79 & 8/29/79CHousing Bd. of Appeals -6/14/79 & 7/12/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 58, as recommended by City Clerk:/kS. ,) 79-425 p. 1142, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 79-426, p. 1143, `SUNDAY SALES FOR I.C.B.B. LTD, dba BROWN BOTTLE, 114 South �,)Lzz Clinton.3)RES. 79-427, p. 1144, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES?` 79-428, p. 1145, SUNDAY SALES FOR JAMES BURR AND JAMES COON dba Time Out Restaurant and Coaches' Corner Lounge, 1220 Highway 6 West. _1731 -3)RES. 79-429, p. 1146, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES."79-430, 7 31 p. 1147, SUNDAY SALES FOR KEN'S PIZZA PARLORS, INC. dba Ken's Pizza, _1)2_Z3__1 1950 Lower Muscatine Road.7)RES. 79-431, p. 1148, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMITS. 62/733 Setting public hearings: l) Res. 79-432, Bk. 58, p. 1149, SETTING .>/ 7 341 PUBLIC HEARING FOR CURB RAMP PROGRAM - 1979 for 9/18/79.') Res. 79- 17-35- 433, 7.35433, Bk. 58, p. 1150, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 9/18/79 FOR THF NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENT - ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM. Both 17.36 public hearings will be held at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. ___� ) 1737 Correspondence referred to City Manager for reply: `Nancy J) //739 Robertson re barking dogs. University of Iowa President Willard Boyd's letter re College Street. JAtty. Wm. Sueppel re easement 3) /03 problem on Steven Cook property. Several letters from Earthshine, an afterschool group, re Blackhawk Mini -park. (Richard L. McCreedy of 7Z Ty'n Cae, Inc. re Lot 90, Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part II. L zl MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IIOIIIES 1�.ouncil Activities aeptember 11, 1979 Page 2 Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds approved: Chamber of Commerce and University of Iowa Student Body to hold bed 7 'Z races and suspend hot air balloon downtown on y/28/79. American Diabetes Assn, for an information booth in Blackhawk Mini -park 9/1/79 and 9/30/79 for Bike Ride Day. J.C. Assn. for Children with / 7y1-1 Learning Disabilities for use of Blackhawk Mini -park on y/5/79 and 11 9/8/79 to publicize School Board elections. Emma Goldman Clinic for /746 use of City Park and nearby city streets for 5 -Mile Road Run for Women for 10/27/79. Memos from Traffic Engr. 1) re the removal of variable message Na signs in the 500 and 900 blocks of South Gilbert Street and 2) change /74/7 2 hr. to � hr. parking meter in 100 block of North Capitol Street, noted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Mayor Pro tem Balmer repeated the public hearings as set. deProsse questioned City Manager Berlin on the response to the barking dog problem & vacation of College St. He said staff would be working on these problems. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL PAD PLAN OF COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD, PART VII, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried unanimously, 6/0, Vevera absent. Affirmative roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. O6j,,t e»s a% F,cA Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF SOUTH GILBERT STREET (SAND ROAD), be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried unanimously, 6/0, Vevera absent. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. 12 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE VACATING SAND LAKE DRIVE, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried unanimously, 6/0, Vevera absent. Affirmative roll 750 call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. A request to amend Chapter 32 of the Code of Ordinances was noted and will be acted upon next week. (Subdivision Ord/Cul-de-sac) �'- 'Brad Meyers, 840 Maggard, appeared in regard to City Mgr. Berlin's letter concerning the second parking ramp. It was pointed out that the Council had decided on building the ramp, and would not back out, and that a3 the investors in the bonds take the risk, not the taxpayers. The consequences of not building a ramp have been explained to Council. -Mike iPowrie, Cedar Rapids, Business Representative for the Electrical Union, thanked Council for their interest and help with the recent problem) Mary y)/ Flanagan, 1258 Gilbert, presented a petition from residents on Dover & Esther Sts. for sidewalk on the east side of Dover for children going to Robert Lucas School. Cost figures & other information will be provided for Council. 4)Dave Butler, 1240 Esther Ct. appeared regarding use of local citizen labor for development of urban renewal area. ; i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES noruE.s 'council Activities September 11, 1979 Page 3 Public contract and estimated acost lon the plans, specifications forAlley ImprovementProjectBjocks 280& 29, O.T., 1979. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-434, Bk. 58, pp. 1151-1152, APPROVING FINAL /� PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALLEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - BLOCKS 28 & 29, -ZZ:{& - O.T., 1979. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Public Lower Ralst nedCreekwNeighborhoodeRedevel Redevelopment Plan, ceive citizen Ytasrequiled ng the Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code. Brad Meyers, 840 Haggard, appeared commenting on taking of houses for benefit of the business community. Linda Manuel, 212h S. Clinton, asked that citizens not be displaced —L!U— unnecessarily, and commented on future use under Comprehensive Plan commercial designation. Dir. Kraft advised that a statement clarifying Council's policy is being drafted, as discussed at the informal meeting of 9/10. deProsse commented on problems re violation of the Melrose Court barrier, resulting in a letter from Mrs. Wright's attorney. City Mgr. Berlin will check with Public Works & Police Dept. re solutions. Berlin advised that the Police Chief was preparing a report regarding school - crossing guards. Some Councilmembers wished to schedule the issue for informal discussion when Mayor Vevera is present. deProsse called attention to the very favorable bids received today for construction of the Library. Neuhauser related concerns from citizens regarding amplifier noise in the City Plaza. An application process provides for permits for events. Other noise violations were discussed (bars, fraternities, outdoors at Sheepshead). It was pointed out that Cedar Rapids had adopted a noise ordinance. A significant problem with bicycles in the Plaza was noted. City Mgr. Berlin will check on the status of installation of the signs prohibiting them. Berlin also commented on the excellent bids received for the Library construction. City Attorney Hayek presented an Ordinance Amending the Electrical Code to amend the requirement that a person has to have an Iowa City journeyman's license to apply for a masters license, by deleting the words 'Iowa City', and recommended its adoption. Chairman of the Electrical Board Jim Hynes presented amendments re paragraph one of 9.20.9 and paragraph 3 of 9.20.12. Boardmember Ferrell Turner commented on cooperation with the staff. Dir. Kucharzak will clarify procedures re preparation of minutes. He called attention to the effect of the shortage of electricians, and asked for an increase in the frequency of scheduling of tests. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse 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. 79-2967, Bk. 15, pp. 113-115, AMENDING SEC. 11-41 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY BY DELETING REQUIREMENTS THAT A PERSON MUST CARRY AN IOWA CITY JOURNEYMAN'S LICENSE BEFORE HE/SHE CAN APPLY FOR A MASTER ELECTRICIAN'S LICENSE, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES n01NEs � 5 75 1760 r"ouncil Activities September it, 1979 Page 4 deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Attorney Hayek left the meeting, 9:05 P.M. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret to appoint David Lundquist, 519 Meadow St., to the Planning and Zoning Commission for an unexpired term I 76,2 ending May 1, 1980. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-435, Bk. 58, /% pp. 1153-1154, APPROVING PETITION AND WAIVER FOR THE MELROSE AVENUE w SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to / 7&V adopt RES. 79-436, Bk. 58, pp. 1155-1157, CONSIDERING PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent.��_ Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-437, Bk. 58, p. 1158, FIXING VALUES OF LOTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, ,r 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-438, Bk. 58, pp. 1159-1160, ADOPTING PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SCHEDULE, ESTIMATE OF COST AND PROPOSED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1979 MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unaimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-439, Bk. 58, pp. 1161-1165, RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY, setting public hearing 9/25/79. Affirmative roll call vote unaimous, 6/0, Vevera absent: Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-440, Bk. 58, 7 61F pp. 1166-1167, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH, PART II, as constructed by Rick Co. Inc. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-441, Bk. 58, 1269 p. 1168, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 77-168 BY DESIGNATING ADDITIONAL LEGAL HOLIDAYS, with regard to parking meter enforcement. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-442, Bk. 58, p. 1169, AMENDING SALARIES, COMPENSATION AND CHANGING POSITION _/ % 70 TITLE FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL AND PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS POSITION CHANGES, P. & R. Dept. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-443, Bk. 58, p. 1170, DESIGNATING ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY ANGELA RYAN AS ASSISTANT 1271 CITY ATTORNEY III AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Heuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-444, Bk. 58, pp. 1171-1175, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN, AND THE CITY CLERK TO /M, , ATTEST, AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101NEs ouncil Activities September 11, 1979 Page 5 OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDEp . Aff]rmativee roll call vote unanimous 6/0 Vevera absent. 71Le 0 iijvwt rwntlf "r rose; re Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-445, Bk. 58, YOR TO SIGN AND THE ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THERIZING IOWA DEPARTHE TMENT OF TRANSPORTAT ONITY TO PROVIDECLERKOTRANSITJ— ASSSITANCE FOR FY80. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera — absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-446, Bk. 58, THANDZ27-el E CITY OF UINIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR. 1200-120, AUTHORIZING ANE THEN PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERV CEBEEEN THE CITY OF IOWAITY WITHIN `�� THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS. Resolution adopted, 4/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, Roberts, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: Erdahl, Neuhauser. Absent: Vevera. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-447, Bk. 58, pp. 1202-1208, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION, UNITED WAY, AND JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO PROVIDE HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING FOR JOHNSON COUNTY. Affirmative roll call vote, 5/0/1, with Vevera absent and Erdahl abstaining. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to defer action on a resolution awarding contract for Block 64, 440 -car parking facility. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved THE CODEnOFdORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWAdeProsse, that the INANCE CITY, / 7 7 IOWA, (SOLID WASTE PICKUP) be considered and 7 passage. Motion to consider carried unanimously, v6/0 second absent. Affirmative roll call vote for second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, that ORDINANCE 79-2968, Bk. 15, pp. 116-118, AMENDING SECTION 31-30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF /779 j IOWA CITY, IOWA, (concrete patching procedure) be passed and adopted. Ij Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by ORDINANCENO. 78-2891e OF seconded CODE OFrORDINANCES OFret, that the IOWACITY, NCE 4EIOWA,(Housi _NDING 17722- Motionntolconsiderncarriedection) be onsidered unanimously d 6/0,en second vote Veveranabsent for assae. Affirmative I roll call vote for second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. a 1 Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING ! ORDINANCE NO. 77-2859, THE BUILDING CODE, BY REDUCING WIND LOAD PRESSURE / 7�D STANDARDS FOR GREENHOUSES AND PREFABRICATED METAL STORAGE SHEDS , be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried unanimously, 6/0, Vevera absent. Affirmative roll call vote for first vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIIIES ouncil Activities September 11, 1979 Page 6 Moved by NeuhBuser, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn 9:15 P.M. MAYOR CITY CLERK i kkf Y , i i ` EE i t i i i a i i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES i n City of Iowa cc MEMORANDUM DATE: August 31, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE' Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from City Manager regarding Block 64 Parking Ramp w Statement on School Safety by Mayor Vevera and Robert Vermace, President 1� Iowa City School Board / 7k,2 Letter from Alan let'f and News Release from Hugh P1ose regarding bus service to to University Heights Memoranda from Public Works Director a. Ralston Creek Watershed Management Plan b. North Branch Stormwater Detention Structure (Report Attached).�� Memoranda from Glenn Siders regarding House Hove on Mormon Trek Blvd. / Calendar and agenda for. Human Service Joint Agency Hearings with disignated date for Councilmembers attendance. /7F7 Minutes and Staff Referrals from August 29, 1979 staff meeting Copy of a letter to City Manager regarding/ of radioactive material. governing of transportation /7E-9 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB MAR RAPIDS -DES IIOINES B City of Iowa CL_i 1• r MEMORANDUM DATE: September 7, 1979 'I- 10: City Council u, FROM: City Manager . RE; Material in Friday's Packet i I Memorandum from Director of Planning and Program Development regarding Small Cities CDBG Project Area j / Memorandum from Transit Manager regarding Status of Transit System Memorandum from Director of Public Works regarding 9 9 personnel changes in the solid waste operation. Memorandum from Director of Public Works regarding Ralston Creek/Regina School Board Meeting / ] ' I Copy of a letter from the Clty Manager to Nate Ruben, HUD Area Manager regarding progress on CDBG programs. , 79y . Copy of,newspaper article in N.Y. TimQsr regarding Neighborhood Power it Copy of newspaper. article in Wall St. Journal regarding merger of police and firefighter positions. / 796 Notice of public meeting on Sept. ]2, 1979 regarding Small Cities grant application � Building Line I. � l,�gal SP.rv��e M�ha�gkl;µ • h�.�s�t 179% i is S4h� eiser re, i/iror� Zn1'n9 jVl2rno jiUm Jarrr+ �rinba�l , 7Ur�tacil�3,spr�1�r r� i re _ 4Yo-YlT e�: 2Yv�o'(ti la S�1Yn Wif1a0L.�/_dd U_OY �j• ' I J 0 i ! �t 1 i i i 1 i I i i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES i i 1: I 1 ; i 1 II 1 I I I City of Iowa Cit" MEMORANDUM n DATE August 31, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager If' Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from City Manager regarding Block 64 Parking Ramp Statement on School Safety by Mayor Vevera and Robert Vermace, President Iowa City School Board Letter from Alan Leff and News Release from Hugh Mose regarding bus service to to University Heights Memoranda from Public Works Director a. Ralston Creek Watershed Management Planan b. North Branch Stormwater Detention Structure (Report Attached). an Memoranda from Glenn Siders regarding House Move on Mormn Trek Blvd. Calendar and agenda for.Human Service Joint Agency Hearings with disignated/ date for Councilmembers' attendance. /7F? Minutes and Staff Referrals from August 29, 1979 staff meeting Copy of a letter to City Manager regarding governing of transportation of radioactive material. / 7e9 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES I40111ES City of Iowa Cr__j MEMOR_ _ ANDUM DATE: September 7, 1979 10: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from Director of Planning and Program Development regarding Small Cities CDBG Project Area M0 0 Memorandum from Transit Manager regarding Status of Transit System 1711 7/ Memorandum from Director of Public Works regarding personnel changes in the solid waste operation. Memorandum from Director of Public Works regarding Ralston Creek/Regina School Board Meeting Z 7 �3 Copy of a letter from the Clty Manager to Nate Ruben, HUD Area Manager regarding progress on CDBG programs. , 7951. Copy of.newspaper article in N.Y. Tianes regarding Neighborhood Power /S Copy of newspaper article in Wall St. Journal regarding merger of police and firefighter positions. / 796 Notice of public meeting on Sept. J2, 1979 regarding Small Cities grant application /M Building Line _171Y_ ^9141 SO4UICe Ai c4,, +41,"' ltwwst)i Ae*r /CrOm DD r%- Sc�h.eiselr re- l/il rbarf ,Zoning Y.w.zf JLa i<G J`f ��L)1 t �i 1 y (J70'Lr, Gf 7 17G�ClZt,�lr7-L MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101 BES MID i