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COMPLETE 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 to correction, as recommended by City
Clerk.
.� Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. -8/16/79;
Civil Service Comm. -8/6/79 & 8/29/79; Housing Bd. of Appeals -6/14/79
& 7/12/79.
Permit Resolutions, Book 58, as recommended by City Clerk: RES.
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
Clinton. 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.
RES. 79-429, p. 1146, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 79-430,
p. 1147, SUNDAY SALES FOR KEN'S PIZZA PARLORS, INC. dba Ken's Pizza,
1950 Lower Muscatine Road. RES. 79-431, p. 1148, APPROVING CIGARETTE
PERMITS.
Setting public hearings: Res. 79-432, Bk. 58, p. 1149, SETTING
PUBLIC HEARING FOR CURB RAMP PROGRAM - 1979 for 9/18/79. Res. 79-
433, Bk. 58, p. 1150, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 9/18/79 FOR THE
NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENT - ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM. Both
public hearings will be held at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
Correspondence referred to City Manager for reply: Nancy
Robertson re barking dogs. University of Iowa President Willard
Boyd's letter re College Street. Atty. Wm. Sueppel re easement
problem on Steven Cook property. Several letters from Earthshine, an
afterschool group, re Blackhawk Mini -park. Richard L. McCreedy of
.J Ty'n Cae, Inc, re Lot 90, Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part II.
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Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds approved:
Chamber of Commerce and University of Iowa Student Body to hold bed
races and suspend hot air balloon downtown on `//28/79. American
Diabetes Assn. for an information booth in Blackhawk Mini -park
9/1/79 and g130/79 for Bike Ride Day. J.C. Assn. for Children with
Learning Disabilities for use of Blackhawk Mini -park on %/5/79 and
9/8/79 to publicize School Board elections. Emma Goldman Clinic for
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
signs in the 500 and 900 blocks of South Gilbert Street and 2) change
2 hr. to h 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.
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.
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
call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent.
A request to z.mend 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
the investors in the bonds take the risk, not the taxpayers. The
consequences of not building a ramp have been explained to Council. Mike
Powrie, Cedar Rapids, Business Representative for the Electrical Union,
thanked Council for their interest and help with the recent prohlem. Mary
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. Dave Butler, 1240 Esther Ct. appeared regarding use of local
citizen labor for development of urban renewal area.
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Public hearing was held on the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for Alley Improvement Project - Blocks 28 &
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,
O.T., 1979. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent.
Public hearing was held to receive citizen comments regarding the
Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan, as required by
Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code. Brad Meyers, 840 Maggard, appeared
commenting on taking of houses for benefit of the business community.
Linda Manuel, 212h S. Clinton, asked that citizens not be displaced
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
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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
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
SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to
adopt RES. 79-436, Bk. 5B, 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,
6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES.
pp. 1159-1160, ADOPTING PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SCHEDULE,
79-438, Bk. 58,
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,
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,
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
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
CITY ATTORNEY III AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-444, Bk. 58,
pp. 1171-1175, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN, AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST, AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES
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OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964,
AS AMENDED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-445, Bk. 58,
PP. 1176-1198, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE TRANSIT
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,
Pp. 1200-1201, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE 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
i 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
resolution awarding ucontractseconded Blocke64,ss440 carto defer
parkingaction
facilitya
Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vevera absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, that the ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, (SOLID WASTE PICKUP) be considered and given second vote for
passage. Motion to consider carried unanimously, 6/0, Vevera 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
IOWA CITY, IOWA, (concrete patching procedure) be passed and adopted.
Affirmative roll.call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 78-2891 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
(Housing Inspection) be considered and given second vote for passage.
Motion to consider carried unanimously, 6/0, Vevera absent. Affirmative
roll call vote for second vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 77-2859, THE BUILDING CODE, BY REDUCING WIND LOAD PRESSURE
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.
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Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsssee,,,tto adjourn
9:15 P.M.
MAYOR
CITY CLERK
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MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 8/28/79
The cost of publishing the following pro-
ceedings 8 claims is $ . Cumulative cost for
this calendar year for said publication is $
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.
Mayor Vevera proclaimed September 2 and 3 as
Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon Weekend.
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.
Minutes of Boards A Commissions: Library
Bd.-7/26/19; Design Review Comm. -8/8/79; P b Z
Coew.-8/13/79,4Spec,nl pdZ 816179,
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.
RES. 79-394, p. 1062, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR DEADWOOD, INC., 6 S. Dubuque.
RES. 79=395, p. 1063, APPROVING CLASS 8 BEER
PERMIT AND RES. 79-396, p. 1064, SUNDAY SALES
FOR PIZZA HUT, 1921 Keokuk St. RES. 79-397,
p. 1065, APPROVING REFUND FOR BEER PERMIT.
RES. 79-398, p. 1066, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR
LICENSE AND RES. 79-399, pp. 1067-1068,
APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR SGT. PEPPER, 1200
S. Gilbert. RES.. 79-400, p. 1069, APPROVING
CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 79-401, p. 1070,
APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BLS
CORPORATION dba CLUB CAR LOUNGE, 122 Wright
St. RES. 79-402, 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 IMPROVEMENT 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.
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Official Actions Applications for use of streets and
August 28, 1979 public grounds: Johnson County Iowa City NOW
Page 2 for use of Blackhawk Minipark for educational
forum on September 15, approved. Local VFW
for a poppy sale on 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.
79-406, pp. 1078-1081, IOWA CITY BOY'S
BASEBALL, INC. RES. 79-407, pp. 1082-1085,
IOWA CITY GIRL'S SOFTBALL. RES. 79-408, pp.
1086-1090, IOWA CITY CRISIS INTERVENTION
CENTER. RES. 79-409, pp. 1091-1094, FRIEND'S
OF CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. RES. 79-410, pp. 1095-
1097, MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM. RES.
79-411, pp. 1098-1101, PALS PROGRAM OF JOHNSON
COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE. RES. 79-412, pp.
1102-1104, RAPE -VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM. RES.
79-413, pp. 1105-1107, RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY
PROGRAM AND MID -EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY MENTAL
HEALTH.. RES. 79-414, pp. 1108-1112, UNITED
ACTION FOR YOUTH. RES. 79-415, pp. 1113-1116,
YOUTH HOMES, .INC. RES -79-416, pp. 1117-1120,
WILLOWCREEK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER.
Moved .by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to amend
the Consent Calendar by deleting contracts with
United Action for Youth and Willowcreek
Neighborhood Center. Motion defeated, 3/4,
deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret voting 'no'.
Affirmative roll call vote on original motion to
approve Consent Calendar carried, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. City Manager Berlin called
attention to the fact that no contract for Council
On Aging appeared on the Agenda.
Public hearing held on vacation of Sand Road
street right-of-way lying between U.S. Highway 6
and Waterfront Drive, effective November 1, 1979,
for S. Gilbert St. Project.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, that
the ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF SOUTH GILBERT
STREET (SAND ROAD), 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 Council -
members present.
Public hearing held on the proposed sale of
real property O.L. 2, Cook, Sargent & Downey's
Addn., owned by City of Iowa City to Arie and
Antonia Kroeze, for S. Gilbert St. Project.
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Official Actions Public hearing held on an ordinance providing
August 28, 1979 for the vacation of Sand Lake Drive street
Page 3 right-of-way, effective March 1, 1980, for S.
Gilbert St. Project.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that
the ORDINANCE VACATING SAND LAKE DRIVE, be
considered and give 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 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.Sla,
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.
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.
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 SECTION 8.10.268.2 OF APPENDIX
A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REGULATING THE
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
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Official Actions at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
August 28, 1979 unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Page 9 Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to
set a public hearing September 18, 1979, amending
Section 8.10.35.11 of the Sign Ordinance. Motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Public hearing was held on the Ord.
Establishing Court Hill -Scott Boulevard Part VII,
Planned Area Dev. Mayor Vevera stated that
objections from Jerry and Barbara Zinn, 150
Oberlin; Marcia and Paul Hert, 156 Clerlin; 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 changa back to the plan where
HanoverCircle would exit onto Scott Boulevard.
Informal discussion will be scheduled for the next
informal meeting.
Steve Cook, 218 W. Benton, appeared requesting
that easement on his 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. Max Lewis, garbage hauler from
Wellman, called attention to denial of his 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
the Service Building.
Public hearing held on the application by
Eastern Iowa Cablevision for a franchise to operate
a cabl a t. v. system i n I owa Ci ty.
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, 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 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.
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Neuhauser commented on developments coming
from the meeting of the Nat. League of Cities
Community Development Steering Committee she had
attended regarding multi-year funding for small
cities, and energy programs.
City Manager Berlin announced that the bus
service contract with University Heights has been
received.
Recommendations from the Design Review
Committee re Streetscape Phase IIB, recommending
the planting of single species of trees on
Washington and Capitol Streets 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 b 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.
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 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
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
amendment adopted, 4/3,I�soinwithfoll wg divisiontof
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 b deletion of
Minipark) be divided and voted on separately. Roll
call vote, adopted, 5/2, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse,
Perret & Roberts voting 'aye'; Erdahl b Neuhauser
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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 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 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
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 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.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that
the ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15, CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, PROVIDING THAT SOLID
WASTE SHALL NOT BE COLLECTED FROM DWELLING UNITS
CONTAINED IN 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
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CONCRETE 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 Code, be
considered and given first vote for passage. Atty.
Bob Downer appeared representing College Block
Partners outlining their concerns. Housing Comm.
Chrp. Diane Klaus stated that the Commission
requested direction from the Council regarding
Historic Landmarks. Motion 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, iC
adjourn 9:30 P.M.
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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.
Mayor Vevera proclaimed September 2 and 3 as
Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon Weekend.
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.
Minutes of Boards S Commissions: Library
Bd.-7/26/79; Design Review Comn.-8/8/79; P 6 Z
Comm. -8/13/79:
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.
RES. 79-394, p. 1062, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR DEADWOOD, INC., 6 S. Dubuque.
RES. 79=395, p. 1063, APPROVING CLASS B BEER
PERMIT AND RES. 79-396, p. 1064, SUNDAY SALES
FOR PIZZA HUT, 1921 Keokuk St. RES. 79-397,
p. 1065, APPROVING REFUND FOR BEER PERMIT.
RES. 79-398, p. 1066, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR
LICENSE AND RES. 79-399, pp. 1067-1068,
APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR SGT. PEPPER, 1200
S. Gilbert. RES. 79-400, p. 1069, APPROVING
CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 79-401, p. 1070,
APPROVING CLASS 'C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BLS
CORPORATION dba CLUB CAR LOUNGE, 122 Wright
St. -RES. -79-402, 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 IMPROVEMENT 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.
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August 28, 1979 public grounds: Johnson County Iowa City NOW
Page 2 for use of Blackhawk Minipark for educational
forum on September 15, approved. Local VFW
for a poppy sale on 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.
79-406, pp. 1078-1081, IOWA CITY BOY'S
BASEBALL, INC. RES. 79-407, pp. 1082-1085,
IOWA CITY GIRL'S SOFTBALL. RES. 79-408, pp.
1086-1090, IOWA CITY CRISIS INTERVENTION
CENTER. RES. 79-409, pp. 1091-1094, FRIEND'S
OF CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. RES. 79-410, pp. 1095-
1097, MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM. RES.
79-411, pp. 1098-1101, PALS PROGRAM OF JOHNSON
COUNTY E%TENSION SERVICE. RES. 79-412, pp.
1102-1104, RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM. RES.
79-413, pp. 1105-1107, RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY
PROGRAM AND MID -EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY MENTAL
HEALTH. RES. 79-414, pp. 1108-1112, UNITED
ACTION FOR YOUTH. :RES. 79-415, pp. 1113-1116,
YOUTH HOMES, INC. RES. 79-416, pp. 1117-1120,
WILLOWCREEK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to amend
the Consent Calendar by deleting contracts with
United Action for Youth and Willowcreek
Neighborhood Center. Motion defeated, 3/4,
deProsse „ Erdahl,: Neuhauser, Perret voting 'no'.
Affirmative roll call vote on original motion to
approve Consent Calendar carried, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. City Manager Berlin called
attention to the fact that no contract for Council
On Aging appeared on the Agenda.
Public hearing held on vacation of Sand Road
street right-of-way lying between U.S. Highway 6
and Waterfront Drive, effective November 1, 1979,
for S. Gilbert St. Project.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, that
the ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF SOUTH GILBERT
STREET (SAND ROAD), 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 Council -
members present.
Public hearing field on the proposed sale of
real property 0. L. 2, Cook, Sargent & Downey's
Addn., owned by City of Iowa City to Arie and
Antonia Kroeze, for S. Gilbert St. Project.
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Public hearing held on an ordinance providing
for the vacation of Sand Lake Drive street
right-of-way, effective March 1, 1980, for S.
Gilbert St. Project.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that
the ORDINANCE VACATING SAND LAKE DRIVE, be
considered and give 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 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.
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.
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 SECTION 8.10.26B.2 OF APPENDIX
A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REGULATING THE
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
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at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to
set a public hearing September 18, 1979, amending
Section 8.10.35.11 of the Sign Ordinance. Motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Public hearing was held on the Ord.
Establishing Court Hill -Scott 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 othfavoD; Carol
Horton, 515 E. Jefferson appeared
the
development. Developer Bruce Glasgow requested
that he be allowed to change back to the plan where
Hanover Circle would exit onto Scott Boulevard.
Informal discussion will be scheduled for the next
informal meeting. eared requesting
Steve Cook, 218 W. Benton, app q g
that easement on his 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. Max Lewis, garbage hauler from
Wellman, called attention to denial of. his 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
the Service Building. application b
Public hearing held on the app y
Eastern Iowa Cablevision for a franchise to operate
a cable t. v. system in Iowa City.
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, 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 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.
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August 28, 1979 from the meeting of the Nat. League of Cities
Page 5 Community Development Steering Committee she had
attended regarding multi-year funding for small
cities, and energy programs.
City Manager Berlin announced that the bus
service contract with University Heights has been
received.
Recommendations from the Design Review
Committee re Streetscape Phase IIB, recommending
the planting of single species of trees on
Washington and Capitol Streets 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, SPECIFICATIOAS, 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.
Moved by Balr:,er, seconded by Perret, to adopt
Res. 79-418; Sk. 58, pp. 1122-1123, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY 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
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
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August 28, 1979 Roberts to adopt RES. 79-420, Book 58, pp. 1125 -
Page 6 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 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 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
RATE FOR USE OF PRIVATE VEHICLES. Affirmative roll
call, vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
i 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 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.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that
the . ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15, CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, PROVIDING THAT SOLID
WASTE SHALL NOT BE COLLECTED FROM DWELLING UNITS
CONTAINED IN 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
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CONCRETE 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 Code, be
considered and given first vote for passage. Atty.
Bob Downer appeared representing College Block
Partners outlining their concerns. Housing Comm.
Chrp. Diane Klaus stated that the Commission
requested direction from the Council regarding
Historic Landmarks. Motion 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.
A more complete description of Council
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Clerk.
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Iowa City Council, adjourned session, 8-F23—/79,
4:00 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers
present: Balmer, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent:
deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser. Mayor Vevera
presiding.
Mayor Vevera opened the meeting for the
purpose of discussing the award of contract for the
South Gilbert Street Project UST -M -4051(1)--8U-52,
as deferred at the August 14th Meeting.
City Engr. Dietz announced that Metro Pavers
Of Iowa City has agreed to carry the project until
next spring at their earlier low bid price of
$1,256,982. Staff recommends that the award of
contract be deferred until October 2, with the hope
that 6 of 10 key right-of-way parcels could be
obtained.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to defer
award of contract for South Gilbert Street Project
UST -M -4051(1)--8U-52, until October 2, 1979, 7:30
P.M., in the Council Chambers. Motion carried,
4/0, deprosse, Erdahl, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to
adjourn the meeting, 4:25 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously, 4/0, deProsse, Erdshl, and Neuhauser
absent.
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K. KARR, DEPUTY CITY CLERK Submitted
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: August 9, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room
at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera, Roberts, deProsse,
Erdahl, (1:50 PM). Absent: None.
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Melling. Others present for certain
discussions, as noted.
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Boot roy, Schmeiser present.
Sand Road & South Gilbert St. Vacation Ordinances Approval of P&Z Comm.
noted. Effective dates willchange, can be etermined at final reading.
City Mgr. Berlin asked that Council proceed with the considerations, so
that when, the issues are settled, Council can proceed. Councilmembers agreed.
Ord. on Accessory Buildings A request has been received asking for waiver
of readings. Mayor Vevera stated that he resented use of taxpayers money
to have the request typed by Univ. personnel on Univ. stationery. A
majority agreed to waiver of the readings.
Public Hearin set for Amendment to Si n Re ulations The request is from
Perpetua :Savings & Loan. P&Z intens to ma a similar changes for all zones.
Plannin & Zonin Commission appointment. Schmeiser explained why the item
ha een move up for t is agenda.
Amendmentto Ty'n-Cae PAD Ord. A waiver of readings has been requested.
One legal document needs to be signed. The Tree Ordinance should be adopted
before this Ord...There;were no objections.
Councilman Erdahl present, 1:50 PM.
Public Hearin added to agenda for Court -Hill, Scott Boulevard, Part VII
Boot roy state t at
a petitions on file so far will not requ re a
3/4>vote ,of Council. Schmeiser added that the Comprehensive Plan allows
access to.a secondary arterial from a large development. Council discussed
alternatives for traffic and accesses to Scott. Schnittjer reported that
developer Hershberger does not want a thru street access to Scott. Oberlin
is not a collector street, Amhurst is. Area neighbors will attend the formal
Tuesday meeting.
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1. Roberts questioned moving of Moss house. City Mgr. will check on 79-23, Side 1
circumstances. 1-372
2. Balmer requested that Councilmembers rotate attendance at the
hearings on the Aid to Agency requests. The City Mgr. will schedule
an explanation of budget forms, and set up a schedule for attendance
on a rotating basis.
3. Meisel stated that the lease for warehouse space for Senior Center
furnishings had been negotiated with Olin Lloyd,
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4. Helling advised that a letter will be mailed today to Mr. Powrie,
IBEW Local 405, re electrical permit. Kucharzak memo noted.
5. deProsse questioned how the staff discussion of the CIP would fit in
with Council's goals. Berlin stated that material from the discussions
would be used as background & supportive material. Vitosh memo noted.
6. Helling advised that by signing a contract with Northwest By -Products
the City was protecting itself. Berlin will distribute a letter from
the Univ. re hazardous wastes.
7. Re Plastino's comment that only two floors of the parking ramp would be
open by Thanksgiving, Berlin advised that a memo on alternatives for
both ramps would be in the next packet.
8. Council discussed the School Board's refusal to help with costs for
school -crossing guards. Mayor Vevera will discuss the matter with Mr.
Vermace. Tape 79-23
9. Councilmembers commented on whether or not to delete the Blackhawk Side 1,
Mini -park parcel from the U.R-14 Land Disposition Plan. 1-372
10. Altho Council was sympathetic with suggestions in Grizel letter, the
maps have been printed, and they will wait awhile before making any
more changes. They want public input on any problems, thru the City
Mgr.'s office.
11. Neuhauser stated that it would not be acceptable to not provide certain bus
service in the winter, as suggested in Public Works memo. deProsse
questioned if any of the leftover FAUS money would be available to Iowa City.
12. Balmer called attention to the slow completion rate on CDBG projects.
Neuhauser noted concerns of Federal officials on slow draw -down rate
in small cities.
13. Erdahl questioned why Council's direction for inclusion of housing in
the Small Cities Grant area had not been explored further. Kraft will
report on alternatives to taking all the houses. Berlin called attention
to the work schedule for PPD employees as posted on the conference room
wall, for all the projects.
14. Linda Schreiber called attention to changes in the Rape Victim Advocacy
Program contract, deleting in Sec. II the words following the words,
'herein described'; and changing amount of payment in III.A. on l/l/79
to $3,327.50. The contact person for Human Services will be Pam Ramser.
15. Berlin pointed out that the contract for the Council on Aging was not on
the agenda, because of major problems in financing arrangements. An
agreement for audit will be discussed by concerned parties.
16. Berlin also called attention to concern by the University regarding the
entrance road to the new basketball stadium from Rocky Shore Drive, and
funding by the Legislature from the Institutuional Road Fund thru the
City. Staff is agreeable. City will not be responsible for maintenance,
engineering or staff costs. A detailed design will be available later.
RIVER CORRIDOR SEWER City Engineer Dietz reported that five bids were 372-470
received. Martin K. Eby Co. of Omaha, Nebraska had the low bid of $6,293,051.50
which was 13% above engineer's estimate. 75% of allowable items cost will be
funded by Federal grant. Contract will be awarded subject to concurrence by
EPA & IDEQ.
HOUSING CODE AMENDMENTS Steinbach & Siders present. Berlin commented that 470-1051
the propose c ange would relieve concerns re storm windows on historical
structures. Problem at Black's Gaslight Village discussed. Staff to provide
input for revisions to State Code to send to State legislature, and alterna-
tives for Blacks and other similar situations. Several sororities/fraternaties
violate the storm window provisions.
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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
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.
Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Library Bd.-7/26/79; Design
Review Comm. -8/8/79; P & Z Comm. -8/13/79.-590 ,Al 9/uJ-1q
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. RES. 79-394, p. 1062, APPROVING CLASS
C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR DEADWOOD, INC., 6 S. Dubuque. RES. 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. 79-397, p. 1065, APPROVING REFUND FOR BEER PERMIT. RES. 79-398,
pp. 1067-
1068, APPROVING DANCING PERMIT FOR SGT. PEPPER CORP.. 1066, APPROVING CLASS C LUOR LICENSE AND RES.79-399dba SGT. PEPPER,
1200 S. Gilbert. RES. 79-400, p. 1069, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMITS.
RES. 79-401, p. 1070, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BLS
CORPORATION dba CLUB CAR LOUNGE, 122 Wright St. RES. 79-402, 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 Grizei re revised bus routes.
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 on
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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-
406, pp. 1078-1081, IOWA CITY BOY'S BASEBALL, INC. RES. 79-407, pp.
1082-1085, IOWA CITY GIRL'S SOFTBALL. RES. 79-408, pp. 1086-1090,
IOWA CITY CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER. RES. 79-409, pp. 1091-1094,
FRIEND'S OF CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. RES. 79-410, pp. 1095-1097, MAYOR'S
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM. RES. 79-411, pp. 1098-1101, PALS PROGRAM
OF JOHNSON COUNTY E%TENSION SERVICE. RES. 79-412, pp. 1102-1104,
RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM. RES. 79-413, pp. 1105-1107, RAPE
VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM AND MID -EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY MENTAL
HEALTH. RES. 79-414, pp. 1108-1112, UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH. RES.
79-415, pp. 1113-1116, YOUTH HOMES, INC. RES. 79-416, pp. 1117-1120,
WILLOWCREEK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER.
Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by Vevera,
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
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
Manager Berlin called attention to the fact that no contract for Council
On Aging appeared on the Agenda, however, funding will be advanced to meet
their payroll. City Manager will meet with Board on Friday re further
action.
Public hearing held on vacation of Sand Road street right-of-way
lying between U.S. Highway 6 and Waterfront Drive, effective November 1,
1979, for S. Gilbert St. Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE VACATING A
PORTION OF SOUTH GILBERT STREET (SAND ROAD), 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.
Public hearing held on the proposed sale of real property 0. L. 2,
Cook, Sargent & Downey's Addn., owned by City of Iowa City to Arie and
Antonia Kroeze, for S. Gilbert St. Project. No one appeared.
Public hearing held on an ordinance providing for the vacation of
Sand Lake Drive street right-of-way, effective March 1, 1980, for S.
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
consider carried unanimously, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first
vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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Council decided to consider item 4.g 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 [HE IREE 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.
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
SECTION 8.10.26B.2 OF APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REGULATING
THE 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 Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to set a public hearing
September 18, 1979, amending Section 8.10.35.11 of the Sign Ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Public hearing was held on the Ord. Establishing Court Hill -Scott
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).
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Steve Cook, 218 W. Benton, appeared requesting that easement on his
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
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
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
appeared. Balmer questioned timetable for implementation of the cable
system. Drew Shaffer, Broadband Specialist, will provide report in the
next packet.
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,
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
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 of Cities Community Development Steering Committee she had
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
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,
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 15, CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, PROVIDING THAT
SOLID WASTE SHALL NOT BE COLLECTED FROM DWELLING UNITS CONTAINED IN
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
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
Code, 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 Come. Chrp. Diane Klaus stated that the
Commission requested direction from the Council regarding Historic
Landmarks. Motion 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.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
August 23, 1979 4:00 P.M.
Iowa City Council, adjourned session, 8/23/79, 4:00 P.M., at the
Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Perret, Roberts, Vevera.
Absent: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser. Mayor Vevera presiding. Minutes
tape-recorded on Reel 79-21, Side 2, 653-874. Staffinembers present:
Hayek, Helling, Ryan, Dietz, Karr.
Mayor Vevera opened the meeting for the purpose of discussing the
award of contract for the South Gilbert Street Project UST -M -4051(1)--8U-
52, as deferred at the August 14th Meeting.
City Engr. Dietz announced that Metro Pavers of Iowa City has agreed
to carry the project until next spring at their earlier low bid price of
$1,256,982. Staff recommends that the award of contract be deferred until
October 2, with the hope that 6 of 10 key right-of-way parcels could be
obtained. Council commended Metro Pavers on their offer to honor previous
bid until next spring.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to defer award of contract for
South Gilbert Street Project UST -M -4051(1)--8U-52, until October 2, 1979,
7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers. Motion carried, 4/0, deProsse,
Erdahl, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn the meeting, 4:25
P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 4/0, deProsse, Erdahl, and Neuhauser
absent.
Marian K. Karr, Deputy City Clerk
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The cost of publishing the following
proceedings d claims is $ Cumulative cost for
i this calendar year for said publication is $
Iowa City Council, adjourned session, 8/23/79,
i 4:00 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers
present: Balmer, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent:
deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser. Mayor Vevera
presiding.
Mayor Vevera opened the meeting for the
purpose of discussing the award of contract for the
South Gilbert Street Project UST-M-4051(1)--8U-52,
as deferred at the August 14th Meeting.
City Engr. Dietz announced that Metro Pavers
Of Iowa City has agreed to carry the project until.
next 'spring at their earlier low bid price of
$1,256,982. Staff recommends that the award of
contract be deferred until October 2, with the hope
- that 6 of 10 key right-of-way parcels could be
obtained.
Moved by Roberts; `seconded by Balmer, to defer
award of contract for South Gilbert Street Project
UST-M-4051(1)--8U-52, until October 2, 1979, 7:30
P.M., in the Council Chambers. Motion carried,
4/0, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to
adjourn the meeting, 4:25 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously, 4/0, deProsse, Erdahl, and Neuhauser
absent.
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/ROBERT A. VEVVERRA, MAYOR
i s/MARIAN K. KARR, DEPUTY
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8/30/79:
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
SEPTEMBER 10, 1979
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: September 10, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room
at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, deProsse, Vevera, Perret,
Erdahl. Absent: None.
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain
discussions, as noted.
TAPE-RECORDED: Reel 79-23, Side 1, 1471 -End & Reel 79-25, Side 1, 1-1717.
APPLICATIONS TO PLANNINGAND ZONING COMMISSION: I
Booth roy, Sc meiser present. 1.471-2130
i Court Hill -Scott Boulevard Part VII ;!
i Deve opers G asgow 8 ers erger present.
iBoothroy presented an alternative street plan. Glasgow objected to its cost,
$30,000 extra. After discussion, Neuhauser suggested that the Council approve
C the plat before them, and the developer present an agreement to develop both
northern parcels together, with access to West Branch Road or Tulane. There
were no objections from Councilmembers. First consideration of the ordinance
will be given 9/11. Memo in packet of 9/7 noted.
Amendment to PAD Ord. for T 'n Cae
Staff memo in 9 pac et note ,—re amendment to Ordinance establishing design
standards for cul-de-sac, so that the outside radius could be larger. Ord.
will distributed next week.
I Amendment to Code re Master Electrician's License 2130 -End
tty. u ns, represent ng Sac s ectr c o. Procter & Gamble project,
requested deletion of the requirement that a person needed to hold a
journeyman's license for a period of one year in Iowa City in order to
thatyto thistake the provision wasst for a master's unconstitutionalcandeunenfCforceeaable,Handkrecomsed
mended deletion of this requirement from the Ordinance. Staff will be
presenting new testing procedure and schedules later, as outlined by
Electrical
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at the meeting of the 11th, notice of consideration to be posted. The
Board will schedule an exam for Sachs Electric as soon as possible. Tape 79-25
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DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Hotel &Parking Ramp Side 1,
onsu tans uc e i & Glaves present. Vitosh & Plastino present. 1-877
Zuchelli presented the status of the parking ramp in Block 64, and an
update and prospects for the rebidding of the hotel site. He stated that
it was in sound public interest to immediately build the second parking
garage. A series of other developments are already depending on the use
of the garage, and its feasibility is not dependent on the hotel. To
delay construction would cost approximately $25,000 per month to the City.
Number of spaces available and timing for opening of a portion of the
ramp were discussed. (use of Clinton St, entrance also as an exit).
Robert Sierk, representing the Chamber of Commerce Redevelopment Comm.
noted their concern in closing Penney's lot until the ramp is ready,
during the holiday buying season. Tom Wegman & Roxie Haldeman agreed.
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Staff suggested going ahead and taking the bids, and putting out an addendum
regarding date for take-down, as more information will be available at that
time concerning the construction on the first ramp. Zuchelli and Council
agreed. Long-term parking in Mall Ramp will depend on demand for short-term
parking. Zuchelli stated that the draft of the prospectus for the hotel
would be ready by the end of Sept., bids taken by Dec. 7th, and Dec. 21st
could be Council's selection date. He discussed the options given to the
developer with tax-exempt financing, and outlined procedure to use to prevent
'windfall' for a developer. Council supported the alternative of use of
tax-exempt revenue bonds. Letter from Chamber of Commerce distributed.
AGENDA Kraft, Mose, present.
—T- Report from Kraft on status of Neighborhood Projects to be sent to 877-1123
Chairman Swisher, Committee on Community Needs. All Block Grant
programs will have a monthly report. There are some problems with
2. Poassessment
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aiable onects rthe dbuses sfor citizen comments. Mase
explained costs for buses and air-conditioning. Energy savings infor-
mation will be presented later. Evaluation of changes made will be
made later. Iowa City has an extended peak use of transit.
Councilman Balmer left the meeting, 4:30 PM.
3. City Clerk pointed out a correction to the Council minutes of August 28,
1979, minutes of special PBZ meeting of 8/6/79 to be added to Consent
Calendar, and the agenda item 3:b.3 corrected to read, 'Housing Board
of Appeal', and addition of item 3.c.7, Resolution to issue Cigarette
Permits.
5. City Mgr. called attention to a memo from Sr. Housing Inspector
Steinbach on proposed polity to grant exemptions to storm window/door
requirement for the Housing Code, as distributed.
6. City Mgr. questioned if anyone favored opening Melrose Court on the
football week -ends.
7. A corrected page 4 for the Melrose Ave. Sewer project was distributed.
SMALL CITIES GRANT -RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT
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ra t, me ser, a erty present. 1123-1111
Kraft discussed alternatives re housing in the project. He pointed out
need for access to Harrison St. After discussion, Kraft was directed to
draft a policy which spells out the options that can be used by the area
residents.
APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
ere were no crojections to the appo ntment of David Lundquist.
Meeting adjourned, 5:15 PM
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