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Home My WebLink About1979-10-02 Minutes numberedi COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES October 2, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/2/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Schmeiser, Siders, Kucharzak, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 79-24, Side 2, 1-685. Mayor Vevera proclaimed October 1979 as American Heart Month; the i9/N week of October 7-13 as Employ the Handicapped Week; October 1979 as L Salute Industry Month; and October 7, 1979 as Firefighter's Memorial J91 Sunday. 2 City Clerk Stolfus requested addition of Res. of approval for Class C Beer Permit for Quik Trip, West Benton, to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtgs., 9/11/79 and 9/18/79, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning & Zoning Comm.- dj 9/20/79; Riverfront Comm. -9/19/79; Design Review Comm. -9/19/79; 1 Library Bd. of Trustees -9/11/79; Broadband Telecommunications - 9/18/79. —� Permit Resolutions, Book 59, as recommended by City Clerk: 1RES. + 79-465, p. 1239, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT FOR T. I. INVESTMENTS, INC. dba GODFATHER'S PIZZA, 531 Highway 1 West. 'RES. 79-466, p. 1240, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR DALE E. WATT 19x4 dba WATT'S FOOD MARKET, 1603 Muscatine Avenue. 3RES. 79-467, p. 1241, REFUND A PORTION OF CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FEE FOR KENNETH 14.3A O'DONNELL dba LAMPLIGHTER II, 1310 Highland Ct. 'RES. 79-468, p. 1242, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUO§ LICENSE FOR BAUM & RICE dba CLUB 131 CAR LOUNGE, 122 Wright St. RES. 79-469, p. 1242, APPROVING 1 191 CIGARETTE PERMITS. `RES. 79-470, p. 1244, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR QUIK TRIP CORPORATION dba QUIK TRIP #503, 123 West Benton J133 St. Setting Public Hearings: Public hearing was set for 10/16/79 on 143 the assessment of the costs of weed/grass control. RES. 79-471, Bk. 59, p. 1245, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 10/9/79 FOR NEIGHBORHOOD /9 SITE IMPROVEMENTS - SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM. Correspondence: Letter from Clara Harrison re access problem to Blackstone Beauty Salon, referred to City Manager for reply. 133 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIIIES C�:il Activities Oc,uber 2, 1979 Page 2 Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearings as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that ORDINANCE 79-2974 Bk. 15, pp. 133-134, APPROVING THE FINAL PAD PLAN OF COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD, PART VII. be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-472, Bk. 59, pp. 1246-1247, APPROVING FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD, PART VII. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded bAPPROVING THE FINALUser PLAT AND SUBDIVISION FOR to adot RES.7COURT HILLBk -SCOTT BOULEVARD,, PART VII. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. As ed to enda procedure. tMoved bheNeuhauser,tsecondedwbs Perretd to the to set following P Y Y hearing for 10/23/79 on consideration of ordinance amending final Planned Area Development plan of Ty'n Cae, Parts 1 $ 2. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-474, Bk. 59, Pp. 1250-1251, APPROVING THE AMENDED LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF SOUTHWAY PARK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Letter of approval from B.D.I. has been received. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ESTABLISHING SECTION 8.10.35.11.B.7, Sign Regulations, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Donn Stanley, 511 S. Johnson, appeared requesting Council action ! regarding voter registration. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Vevera, to urge citizens 18 years and older to register and to vote in the upcoming elections. Motion carried unanimously, 7/O. Johncee Suchomel, 330 N. Lucas, agreed with action taken. Mayor Vevera advised that the appointment to the Board of Appeals to fill an unexpired term ending 12/31/80, and the appointment to the Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending 1/1/84 would be readvertised. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to appoint Carolyn I Cavitt, 215 Teeters Court, to the Library Board of Trustees to fill an unexpired term ending 7/1/81. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Mayor f Vevera commented that the Council wished that some of the many fine applicants who applied for the Library Board would apply for other boards and commissions. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES Ci `il Activities October 2, 1979 Page 3 1 City Mgr. Berlin stated that discussion of a left-turn signal for northbound traffic at Park Road Bridge would be scheduled later. City Atty. Hayek commented that regarding the Beldon Ave. housing issue, )9-�y Kucharzak wants to review the problem, and Staff will report back to Council. The interested 1 persons will be so notified. Roberts reported that last summer Council made the right decision in not doing the Ventura/Tanglewood paving project, as improvements have been made and the street & area look /9.16 good. Neuhauser called attention to a complaint that a patch of asphalt was made on a brick street at Church/Dubuque. Berlin will investigate. X25 L Regarding recent action taken by the Airport Commission, a motion was made by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, and after discussion, amended to read as follows: Moved that the City Council urge the Airport Commission not to have the airport planning consultant recommend and evaluate alternative sites for 19 an airport. After further discussion, Perret called for the question. Motion adopted 6/1: Roberts voting no. Balmer requested a report from Public Works comparing chip-seal process with asphalt J9,13 process with regard to cost and life of repair. City Mgr. Berlin advised that after his meeting with Kucharzak and Steinbach, a tour will be scheduled for Council to view specific problems regarding housing code enforcement. He / :�z announced that the Environmental Protection Agency had approved the River Corridor Sewer Project 1376Y ". contract today. The contractor is deciding which areas can be worked on yet this fall. Madison St. will probably be unuseable for a year. The Resolution awarding the Bid for the South Gilbert Street Project had been deferred to the 10/2 meeting, and the City Manager advised that the Resolution should be deferred for L-� another three weeks. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer to defer the Resolution for three weeks (Oct. 23). Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. i Mayor Vevera questioned the legality of holding an executive session the formal litigation/Woodfields. Atty. Haaftr yek discussion for k stat d thatthere both fpending dand s the City's interest, i threatened litigation, and discussion of strategy would be a detriment to -1&7 and that is a legitimate reason to hold an executive session. Movedby Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-475, i Bk. 59, pp. 1252-1257, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY AND A BETTER CAB COMPANY TO LU PROVIDE SUBSIDIZED CAB SERVICE for elderly and handicapped. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-476, Bk. 59, P. 1258, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE FY80 BUDGET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-477, Bk. 59, P. 1259, AWARDING ALLEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, BLOCK 28 AND 29, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES WINES C, Al Activities OcLuber 2, 1979 Page 4 O.T., 1979, to Metro Pavers of Iowa City in amount of $23,808.41. Affirmative roll call vote unaimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Ferret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-478, Bk. 59, p. 1260, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CURB RAMP PROGRAM, 1979, to Streb /91 Construction in the amount of $48,423.60. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-479, Bk. 59, p. 1261, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS - ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM, to L. L. Pelling Company in the 124 amount of $28,738.95. Affirmative roll call Councilmembers present. vote unanimous, 7/0, all Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-480, Bk. 59, p• 1262, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL BY RECLASSIFYING A POSITION IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT (FORT). deProsse advised that she would abstain as it should be an administrative matter. Council discussed Charter provisions and past procedure for reclassifications. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl that the Resolution be tabled. Motion not adopted, 3/4, Neuhauser, Roberts, Balmer & Vevera voting 'no'. Roll call vote on motion to adopt RES. 79-480, 4/2 Ayes: Roberts, Vevera,. Balmer, Neuhauser, Nays: Erdahl, Perret. Abstain: deProsse. Neuhauser questioned if permanent reclassifications could revert to temporary. City Mgr. Berlin will report back. Mov pp. 1263ed by 1264 P to adopt ,AUTHORIZINGnded yJOINTAGREEMENT,BETWEEN S THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO COORDINATE NEGOTIATING PROCEDURES FOR PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn to executive session for the purpose of discussion of strategy in matters presently in litigation, specifically the City's pending lawsuit against Woodfields, or where litigations is imminent, which would include damage claim already filed against the City by Woodfields, where its disclosure would disadvantage or would be likely to prejudice the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. City. Atty. Hayek stated that his opinion was that executive session for those purposes may be held. Meeting adjourned, 8:40 P.M. ATTEST: MAYOR CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110 RIES I 5 ..h City of Iowa Citti MEMORANDUM DATE: September 28, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding 324 Lucas Street. Memoranda from the Legal Staff: a. Limited re -opening of Woodfields b. Melrose Avenue Sanitary Sewer Extension Memorandum from Planning and Program Development regarding enrivonmental review of the Spouse Abuse Shelter. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Spruce Street Drainage Problem b. Direction to install stop signs at Lucas and Bloomington C. Traffic investigation at Dodge and Davenport Streets d. Ralston Creek Storm Water Management Plan e. Postcards on Buses f. Traffic Signalization at Iowa and Gilbert Memorandum from Human Relations Director regarding secretarial position. Memorandum from City Attorney regarding 344 Beldon Avenue. Information from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding agency hearings. October calendar Article: How to avoid public housing blight. %Bfiev ClYv�, iE[ty cod &o V J OFEX h - I M,,ger xe 9rie Unlaces Ro-4)r re of ec h h .1hy tieart95 hadC d OL + by Qom Ramsey X.C. Re9ion41 Planning Comm CL+ Ir&VVV%Cj MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES I I I r 1 � I , 1; s i i r �i i I i ' City of Iowa Citti MEMORANDUM DATE: September 28, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding 324 Lucas Street. Memoranda from the Legal Staff: a. Limited re -opening of Woodfields b. Melrose Avenue Sanitary Sewer Extension Memorandum from Planning and Program Development regarding enrivonmental review of the Spouse Abuse Shelter. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Spruce Street Drainage Problem b. Direction to install stop signs at Lucas and Bloomington C. Traffic investigation at Dodge and Davenport Streets d. Ralston Creek Storm Water Management Plan e. Postcards on Buses f. Traffic Signalization at Iowa and Gilbert Memorandum from Human Relations Director regarding secretarial position. Memorandum from City Attorney regarding 344 Beldon Avenue. Information from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding agency hearings. October calendar Article: How to avoid public housing blight. %Bfiev ClYv�, iE[ty cod &o V J OFEX h - I M,,ger xe 9rie Unlaces Ro-4)r re of ec h h .1hy tieart95 hadC d OL + by Qom Ramsey X.C. Re9ion41 Planning Comm CL+ Ir&VVV%Cj MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ----- City of Iowa c1c, MEMORANDUM TO: City Council DATE: September 28, 1979 FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding 324 Lucas Street. Memoranda from the Legal Staff: a. Limited re -opening of Woodfields b. Melrose Avenue Sanitary Sewer Extension Memorandum from Planning and Program Development regarding enrivonmental review of the Spouse Abuse Shelter. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Spruce Street Drainage Problem b. c. Traffic oinvestigationto install satpDodgesand at Lucas and Bloomington d. Ralston Creek Storm Water Mangort Planort Streets e. Postcards on Buses f. Traffic Signalization at Iowa and Gilbert Memorandum from Human Relations Director regarding secretarial Position. Memorandum from City Attorney regarding 344 Beldon Avenue. Information from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding agency hearings. October calendar Article: How to avoid Public housing blight. I' hEfTCY C.�lv�•� �ect ��cnl b�DuvO eFt:�x4 k�• le �y�a y�r' rf Arle Urcy4ce5 ihnitriu� re act!hc) keaY�hys ha A,! ot.�l- by I'o/rA Rams�•r� S. C. Re9ioho I PI ahvtin 1 ( g Comm n IttTnrYnr,l MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES t 1 i i 1 i, i1 'I I t i I 't I ----- City of Iowa c1c, MEMORANDUM TO: City Council DATE: September 28, 1979 FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding 324 Lucas Street. Memoranda from the Legal Staff: a. Limited re -opening of Woodfields b. Melrose Avenue Sanitary Sewer Extension Memorandum from Planning and Program Development regarding enrivonmental review of the Spouse Abuse Shelter. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Spruce Street Drainage Problem b. c. Traffic oinvestigationto install satpDodgesand at Lucas and Bloomington d. Ralston Creek Storm Water Mangort Planort Streets e. Postcards on Buses f. Traffic Signalization at Iowa and Gilbert Memorandum from Human Relations Director regarding secretarial Position. Memorandum from City Attorney regarding 344 Beldon Avenue. Information from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding agency hearings. October calendar Article: How to avoid Public housing blight. I' hEfTCY C.�lv�•� �ect ��cnl b�DuvO eFt:�x4 k�• le �y�a y�r' rf Arle Urcy4ce5 ihnitriu� re act!hc) keaY�hys ha A,! ot.�l- by I'o/rA Rams�•r� S. C. Re9ioho I PI ahvtin 1 ( g Comm n IttTnrYnr,l MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES