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Home My WebLink About1979-09-18 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES September 18, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 9/18/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts (7:35 P.M.), Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Stolfus, Schmeiser, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-24, Side 1, 1265-2100. Mayor Vevera proclaimed September 17 through 23, 1979 as lff Ia Constitution Week. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as presented: Minutes of Boards & Commissions: 'Planning & Zoning Comm,- 8/23/79 & 9/11/79; Senior Center Comm. 8/ Library Bel. of 1,1o_3 Trustees-8/23/79;7Committee on Community Needs-9/5/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 59, as recommended by City Clerk; RES. 79-448, p. 1209, APPROVING REFUND FOR BEER PERMIT. RES. 79-449, �� 7 e p• 1210, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 79-450, p, 1211, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE FY80 BUDGET ENDING JUNE 30, 1980. Public hearing will be held dd A , September 25, 1979, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: 'letter from Iowa City Chamber of Commerce re traffic patterns on Washin ton r ) Street and downtown parking. Atty. Phil Leff re barrier island on ;)__Ly /Xr 9 Melrose Court. Erik Daley re development near Shimek School. vMerlin , 19/1 ' Hamm re Southway Park, Lot 3, BDI Industrial Park. 5A letter from Leo 1I 1aI� Brachtenbach re airport records has been referred to the Airport !g II Commission for reply. 1.41.3 Applications for use of streets and public grounds: IIC/JC Arts Council for various use of City Plaza for the week of September 21-29 i I" ' for the "Grand Opening", approved. aAmerican Diabetes Assn, for use a I,' of Blackhawk Mini-park onSeptember 15 and 22 to promote Diabetes je Bike Ride Day, approved. 3Iowa Socialist Party for Blackhawk Mini- IAIG park to show a film on September 13 from 8-10 P.M., approved. 4Willowwind School for Blackhawk Mini-park to show a slide show on October 6 from 11 A.M.-5 P.M., approved. ''Downtown Assn. for use of City Plaza to display a race car on September 13, approved. �'' Memo from Traffic Engineer re parking prohibition on Burns Avenue, noted. , ALL Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $2,1232347,26 for the period of June 1 through June 30, 1979, as recommended by the ia_2Q Finance Director, subject to audit. Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearing as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all COUncilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MINES Co-.Rcil Activities S' amber 18, 1979 Page 2 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that the ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL PAD PLAN OF COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD, PART VII, be considered and given unanimously, 7/0,1 v allCouncilmembersote for apresent. Affirmative roll ge. Motion to rcall rvote on second vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, 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 79-2969, Bk. 15, pp. 119-121, TO AMEND CHAPTER 32 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES (Subdivision Ord. re: Cul-de-sac), be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. a M Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to defer action on items 3c re an ordinance vacating a portion of South Gilbert Street (Sand Road) and 3d /Y d an ordinance vacating Sand Lake Drive. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Rfrom Planning and ecommendations Zoning to M Bride Addition, Par s3 4� noted. 2) to recommend to the Coralville City Council approval of the preliminary and final plat; of Dave's First Subdivision, noted. 3) to approve the preliminary and final plat of R. H. Subdivision, Part II, (deferred until contingencies resolved). Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-451, Bk. 59, pp. 1212-1214, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF HICKORY RIDGE Irij ESTATES, subject to obtaining utility signatures. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. John Suchomel appeared and commented on the new bottle bill making his work easier. Public hearing held re amending section 8.10.35.11 of the Sign Ordinance, to allow two facia signs on buildings `on corner lots in the CBS zone. No one appeared. L+v *r. y, Nonsea L'1A6 t_yer re- Arpeko.1 Q A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, and estimated cost for the Neighborhood Site Improvements - Asphalt Overlay Program, on portions of Washington Street and Highland Avenue. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-452, Bk. 59, pp. 1215-1216, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD '-in ax SITE IMPROVEMENTS - ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, October 2, 1979. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on the Curb Ramp Program - 1979. No one appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 79-453, Bk. 59, pp. 1217-1218, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CURD Jl_ RAMP PROGRAM - 1979 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, October 2, 1979. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEnAR RAPIDS -DES 11011JES C''`cil Activities S,,.ember 18, 1979 Page 3 City Atty. Hayek commented that he had reviewed L. Brachtenbach's letter concerning procedures at the Airport and application of the Iowa City Code provisions. He suggested that as the Airport Commission has the IV authority to run the Airport, Brachtenbach should address his concerns to the Commission. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl that the Council write the Airport Commission, bringing Brachtenbach's concerns to their attention. Erdahl called attention to the fact that all four incumbents to the Council have decided to run for another 4 year term and wished them luck. (deProsse questioned if the fountain in Robert Lucas Square would be 193 1 working for the dedication. City Mgr. Berlin replied that the sculpture . will not be here, but a modified water feature will be improvised. He advised that Plastino would contact the Mayor regarding signs on the closing hour 11l____LL at the"Landfill. Mayor Vevera pointed out that the new School Board is not interested in a meeting of the Board & Council re funding for school -crossing 'guards. It had been decided that staff members from the two agencies would meet with a 'unique hazards' committee. wNeuhauser called attention to the hole in the roof in the City Clerk's office and resulting problems. Berlin stated that the roof would not be permanently repaired until the summer of 1980, when heating and air conditioning might be installed. Additional space would have to be leased to move the office. sAn updated on the Heating, Ventilation Air- ; conditioning study will be provided soon by the Public Works Dept. !Berlin reported that the Electrical Board had met on Friday morning after the ordinance had been amended, and would have recommendations for Council —� soon. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-454, Bk. 59, p. 1219, APPROVING THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD REDEVELOPMENT 17 PLAN, AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 403 OF THE CODE OF IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt a resolution �� authorizing the City Manager of Iowa City to offer a cable television � �91Y franchise to Eastern Iowa Cablevision, Inc. Resolution not adopted, 0/7, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-455, Bk. 59, p. 1220-1222, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LEASE WITH JOHNSON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR RENTAL OF STORAGE SPACE FOR PUBLIC WORKS /XI 9 EQUIPMENT AT THE JOHNSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-456, Bk. 59, Pp. 1223-1226, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT, for construction completed on the 1979 BDI Second Edition Improvements. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-457, Bk. 59, p. 1227, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED . IWl PERSONNEL BY ADDING POSITIONS, for additional bus drivers. Resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Perret, Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser. Nays: Roberts, Vevera. Balmer expressed concern over expansion of service without fare increase. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101n ES ■ F Ca-1cil Activities S ember 18, 1979 Page 4 Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-458, Bk. 59, p. 1228-1230, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED AQ`}� PERSONNEL BY ADDING A POSITION, for Maintenance Worker II. Transit. Resolution adopted 5/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Roberts, Vevera. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, 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 second consideration and vote be waived, and the ORDINANCE 79-2970, Bk. 15, pp. 122-124, AMENDING ORDINANCE 77-2859, THE BUILDING CODE, BY REDUCING WIND LOAD PRESSURE STANDARDS FOR GREENHOUSES AND PREFABRICATED METAL STORAGE SHEDS, 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 Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt ORDINANCE 79-2971, Bk. 15, pp. 125-126, AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE /.Q41�J/ CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, re solid waste pick-up at combined ! commercial/residential buildings, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt ORDINANCE 79-2972, Bk. 15, p. 127-130, AMENDING ORDINANCE 78-2891 (Housing Code) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, re clarification of the terms exit and t3=Z publicway, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn 8:10 P.M. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK i I;;: ___ .._ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 0 City of Iowa Ci' MEMORANDUM pkTE: September 19, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager 11: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from Director. of Planning and Program re: Update on CDBG Programs. Homorandum from Director of Planning and Program Development re: Policies for Property Acquisition and Retention of Housing Units. Copy of letter from the City Attorney to Mayor and Council Members re: the Iowa City Airport Commission. Memorandum fron the City Attorney to the .City Council regarding a recent Supreme Court decisiion ( Wilson vs. Nepstad). Memorandum from Assistant -City Attorney re: Claim of Max E. Lewis Memorarndun from Assistant City Attorney Ryan re: School Crossing Guards Memorandum from Chief of Police re: School Crossing Guards. Memorandum from Chief ofilkrlice re: C.R. Noise Ordinance Memorandw from Chief of Police re: Police Patrol at Melrose Ct. and Greenwood ... Football Days. Memorandum -from Director of Public Works re: Traffic Court at the Intersection of Dubuque and Church St. Memorandum from Cable TV Specialist re: Cable TV Construction Timelines and Progress Update - Copy of letter from Dept. Of Housing and Urban Development to Mayor Vevera re: Public Housing Program Reservation. — Memorandum from Director of Public Works re: Contract Schedule and Procedure on Block 64 Garage Memorandum from Director of Public Works re: Additional Transit Service _ Plana preview, Vol 2; No. 7 Newsletter for Lower Rolston Creek Neighborhoos, September, 1979. lelleer {oO #6usin CoordinJoy 4-6 area prDA oSed tl:P IIZal&A 17 6'44 owlxe_l rre bei MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.DES 6IDINE5 i City of IOWA CI"y MEMORANDUM 0A11: Septeiber 14, 1979 TO, City Council iROM� City Manager Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from Director, of Planning and Program re: Update an CEW progrwne , Hemarandum from Director of Planning and Program Developnemt re: Policies for Property Acquisition and Retentlem of Housing Units, Copy of letter from the City Attorney to Mayor and Council Merbers re: the Iowa City Airport Commission. Memaandnm from the City Attorney to the .City Cantil regarding a recent Supreme Court decisiion ( Wilson Vs. Nepstad). Memrandtm from Assistant -City Attorney re: Claim of Max E, Lewis Meaurwxkn from Assistant City Attorney Ryan re: School Choosing 0mris Meamandun from Chief of Polloe re: School Crossing Ouel*. Memorandum from Chief oflPolice re: C.R. Noise Ordinance I Ibmrandus from Chief of Police re: Police Patrol at Melrose Ct. and Oreeneood...Pbotba.11 Days, Memorandum -from Director of Public Works re: Traffic Court at the Intersection o1 Dubuque and Church St. 1 lkworandun from Cable TV Specialist re; Cable TV Construction Timelines and Progress Update 1 Copy of letter from Dept. CK Housing and Urban Development to Mayor Vevera re: Public Housing Program Reservation. Memorandum from Director of Public Works re: Contract Schedule and Procedure on Block 61 Garage Memorandum from Director of Public Works re: Additional Transit Service 1 Plaza preview, Vol 2; No. 7 Newsletter for Lower Ralston Geek Neighborhoos, September, 1979. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIRES ,