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Home My WebLink About1979-09-25 Minutes numbered1-1 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES September 25, 1979 010 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 9/25/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret (7:35 P.M.), Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Schmeiser, Hayek, Jones, Vitosh, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 79-24, Side 1, 2100 -End, & Tape 79-26, Side 1, 1-175. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as presented. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: 'Housing Comm.-9/5/79;2Human /AG 3 Rights Comm. -6/25/79, 7/5/79, 7/9/79, 7/11/79, 7/18/79;5 Parks & Rec. /f( - Comm. -8/29/79; 4 Housing Appeals Bd.-8/9/79; 'Planning & Zoning -9/4/79, /,P6 S 9/13/79, 9/17/79. —ZZ _/8� Motions: To approve disbursements in amount of of $1,642,138.32 for July, 1979, recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Correspondence: 'letter from Della Grizel re Seventh Avenue bus route referred to the City Manager for reply. Memos from Traffic Engr.°re yield sign installations at Bloomington Street/Lucas Street;3loading zone on 300 blockos Iowa Avenue;vyield signs at Bloomington Street/Capitol Street, noted. Letter from Housing Appeals Bd. re clarification of Chapter 9.30.4.I.2.(g) by Town and Campus Apartments, referred to City Manager for reply. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Regarding consideration of an ordinance approving the final PAD plan of Court Hill -Scott Boulevard VII, City Manager Berlin requested direction from the Council re problems with site for storm water detention basin. He pointed out the possibility that future maintenance could be the responsibility of the City. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to defer consideration of the ordinance one week. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1 CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ESTABLISHING SECTION 8.10.35.11.8.7, Sign Regulations, be considered and given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried unanimously, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-459, Bk. 59, p. 1231, 1,MAPPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MACBRIDE ADDITION, PARTS 3 AND 4. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to forward to the Coralville City Council a recommendation re the preliminary and final plat of Dave's First If 77 Subdivision, to approve subject to the 6 contingencies listed by staff and P & Z Comm. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 640 DIES Cou•"",l Activities Sept_.,ber 25, 1979 Page 2 Karla Davis, 816 Bloomington, appeared for Mod Pod, requesting improvement in review process for plans for new buildings, and outlining problem with /r7f placement of their electrical panel. Electrical Board Chairman Jim Hynes discussed the appeal and stated that the Board had found in favor of the electrical inspector. Additional information may be filed for further consideration by the Appeal Board. Dr. Eckstein questioned if Council had directed staff to not pursue use of vacated William White Blvd. for public housing sites. Mayor Vevera stated that although no formal action can be taken in informal session, there was no interest by Council to use the sites for public housing. Berlin advised that the staff had been instructed to not proceed until direction was given from Council. Public hearing was held to receive citizen comments regarding proposed ��/� amendments to the FY80 Budget. There were no interested citizens present to /,10 U speak for or against the amendments. Public hearing was held on the proposed 1979 Melrose Sanitary Sewer Extension Assessment Project and for the Resolution of Necessity for Said Project. Atty. Dan Boyle, appeared for the property owners who had petitioned for the project, but were objecting to installation of a 4th manhole being proposed, and the replacement of the sidewalk. He related previous actions taken by the City, and suggested that the City had some responsibility for paying some of the costs. Berlin suggested that because of the issues raised, the legal department should prepare a report for Council. This will be discussed by Council at their informal session on October 8th. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that Council action on said Resolution of Necessity, all ,� objections made or filed thereto, and all other matters related or incidental thereto be and are hereby deferred and continued to a meeting of this Council, to be held on the 9th day of October, 1979, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., at this place; ' that this Council retains jurisdiction of said Resolution of Necessity, objections thereto, and other related matters for consideration and action thereon at said adjourned meeting. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Vevera announced one vacancy on the Board of Electrical Examiners for a four year term, appointment to be made 10/30/79. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to accept the recommendation of the Iowa City School District in appointing Dorsey Phelps as their representative on the Parks and Recreation Comm. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint Michael Singer, Ldp 525 Iowa Avenue and Dr. James Sheperd, 520 Bowery, to the Resources Conservation Comm. to fill two vacancies expiring January 1, 1982. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Appointments to United Action for Youth for one term expiring June 30, 1'& „ , 1979, and the Board of Appeals for one term expiring December 30, 1979, will be V J re -advertised, Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to re -appoint Milo Pecina, ,��7� 731 Dearborn, to fill a two-year term expiring July 1, 1981; to appoint Martha J� j Barker, 299 Bon Aire; Margaret Bonney, 1021 Wylde Green Rd.; and Kenneth Haldeman, 221 S. Lucas, to full year terms expiring 1/1/83. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIIIEs Cou ~1 Activities September 25, 1979 Page 3 Roberts reported on a complaint re the lights being left on all day in the City Plaza. Berlin stated that something was wrong with the system and it would be repaired. Perret questioned delaying the start of the informal session next Monday to allow for the four Councilmembers running for re-election to attend a special AARP meeting. Council felt the responsibility for a meeting change should be AARP's. D g ,.i !N Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-460, Bk. 59, P. 1232, NAMING DONALD KAUL AN HONORARY MEMBER OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING 1PY COMMISSION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt a resolution authorizing execution of amendment to contract for Urban Renewal legal services, by changing the salary of Atty. Jansen. After discussion, City Atty. Hayek asked the item be removed from the agenda. Councilmembers Neuhauser and Balmer withdrew their motion. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-461, Bk. 59, 1233, AMENDING P. THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL BY ADDING A FULL-TIME POSITION, of graphics technician. Resolution �� ^ adopted, 4/3, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, deProsse. Nays: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to defer action on a resolution authorizing an agreement between the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Library Board of Trustees and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local #183, AFL-CIO, to be effective July 1, 1980 through June 30, /Xy 1982. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-462, Bk. 59, HMENT pp. 1234-1235,FOR THETANDISMEMORIALSATO THE MANAG MENTFOR OF GIFTS THEPENTER MULTTI-PURPOSE SENIORURPOSE CSENIORFUND CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to defer action on a resolution awarding contract for Ramp B, Block 64, downtown parking facility. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-463, Bk. 59, p. 1236, ACCEPTING SERVICE BUILDING MODULAR ROOF REPAIR PROJECT, PHASE 2 AS CONSTRUCTED BY D. C. TAYLOR COMPANY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-464, Bk. 59, pp. 1237-1238, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWERS IN VILLAGE GREEN PART 10 AS INSTALLED Z &_Z BY WEBER BROTHERS, MECHANICSVILLE, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers _Z 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 be passed suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and the ORDINANCE 79-2973, Bk. 15, 131-132, pp. REPEALING 5-24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES C7 1ON Cou —'1 Activities September 25, 1979 Page 4 IOWA CITY WHICH PROHIBITED A PERSON TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN MORE THAN ONE CLASS OF BEER PERMIT, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn the meeting, 8:40 P.M. MAYOR_ ATTEST: CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES City of Iowa CHI MEMORANDUM F� DATE: September 21, 1979 To: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Housing Code Enforcement b. Council Goal Setting - FY 81 goo c. Policy Issues Copy of letter from Secretary of Transportation to City Manager regarding 518. i90� Memorandum from Assistant City Manager regarding information for Council candidates. Memoranda from Housing and Inspection Services; Ad 3 a. Electrical Code Revisions i 911W b. Electrical Board Minutes c. Rehabilitation Advisory Committee Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Ryan regarding patrols in developments. condominium 0 _ Memorandum from Finance Director regarding interest earnings on bond proceeds. parking revenu V - Memorandum from Transit Manager regarding transit data. /909 Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Minutes of Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee meeting of 9-19-79. /D b. Civic Center Roof and Aid Conditioning System /9i/ c. Melrose Court Closure q� 4� Copy of letter from Director of Public Works to Msgr. Madsen regarding property acquisition. X9/3 Copies of letters from Transit Manager to Ms. Oliker and Mr. Cac bus regarding routes. Memorandum from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding agency funding hearings and information on agencies. Article: Tax -Exempts Newsletter for Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood, August 1979. Z&Z %!(crnaBrom Nousih Coordinaky- re, Sues �oY Pub1;L housing �TurrtKec ) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 11011IES ■ 41 i i r I i i I i i 1 I y, City of Iowa Citq MEMORANDUM DAT September 21, 1979 To: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Housing Code Enforcement b. Council Goal Setting - FY 81 c. Policy Issues Copy of letter from Secretary of Transportation to City Manager regardin Memorandum from Assistant City Manager regarding information for Council Memoranda from Housing and Inspection Services: a. Electrical Code Revisions b. Electrical Board Minutes c. Rehabilitation Advisory Committee Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Ryan regarding patrols in condom developments. Memorandum from Finance Director regarding interest earnings on parking bond proceeds. Memorandum from Transit Manager regarding transit data. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Minutes of Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee meeting of 9-19• b. Civic Center Roof and Aid Conditioning System c, lielrose Court Closure Copy of letter from Director of Public Works to Msgr. Madsen regarding pr acquisition. Copies of letters from Transit Manager to Ms. Oliker and Mr. Cac regardir bus routes. Memorandum from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding age funding hearings and information on agencies. Article: Tax -Exempts Newsletter for Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood, August 1979. %!luno 90rn Housih Coo rJ;naib Ye Sues Foy TUI housing �TurhKe.S MICROFILMED OY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES