HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-10-09 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 9, 1979
Iowa City Council, reg, mtg. 10/9/79, 7:35 P.M., at the Civic
Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer,
deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None.
Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Cook, Kraft, Flaherty, Knight,
Hencin, Mose, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 79-
24, Side 2, 685-2230.
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:
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Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment -9/27/79.
Planning b Zoning Comm. -9/21/79; Housing Appeals Bd.-9/13/79; Civil
Service Comm. -9/17/79.
Permit Resolutions, Book 59, as recommended by City Clerk:
RES. 79-482, p. 1265, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 79-
483, p. 1266, SUNDAY SALES PERMIT FOR INLAND TRANSPORT CO. dba
KIRKWOOD 76, 300 Kirkwood Ave.
Motion: To approve disbursements in amount of $1,961,087.73
for August, 1979, recommended by the Finance Director, subject to
audit.
Correspondence: 'Notice of claim from Atty. Pat White re
Woodfield's and Harry Ambrose's claim against Citynoted. 'Letter
from Iowa Beer and Liquor Dept, re suspension of liquor license for
Sgt. Pepper Corp., noted. 'Letter from Della Grizel re Seventh Ave.
bus, referred to City Manager for reply. /Letter from James Surratt,
Fuller Brush Co., re solicitors license, referred to City Manager
for reply. sDarling-Bender letter re City Code covering handrails,
referred to City Manager for reply.
Sclerosis Applications ruse of streets a
isSociety to have MS Marathon on 10/4/79, approved. Weste
High School for Homecoming Parade on 10/4/79, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, that ORDINANCE 79-2975, Bk.
15, PP. 135-136, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ESTABLISHING SECTION
8.10.35.11.8.7, re two (2) facia signs on corner lots in CBS zone,*be
passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
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Brad Meyers, 840 Haggard, appeared re changes to bus routes, &
requested a commission be formed to direct Transit. He commended the
Police Dept. for their quick response to accident calls. LaMar Morris,
3014 Friendship, stated that Iowa City had the best bus system in the
State, & requested citizen support for it. Judy Strauss, 1129 Denbigh
Drive, called attention to letter and material presented regarding bus
use in their area, and commented on letter from Mose. Moved by Balmer,
seconded by deProsse that the letter and attached materials be received
and filed. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. City Mgr. Berlin stated
that after all citizen input had been received, possibly early November,
Council would be scheduled to discuss modifications to the routes.
Helen Brom, 1409 Melrose Court, presented a letter of appreciation
from 196 citizens, for the closing of Melrose Court, noting resulting
benefits. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, that the petition
be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Harold Shaffner,
field manager for Fuller Brush, appeared requesting exemption for their
salesmen from the door-to-door license provision which requires posting
a $1,000 bond for each person. After discussion, Mayor Vevera advised
Shaffner that the majority of the Council was not interested in waiving
the requirement. John Suchomel, 3305 S. Lucas, called attention to need
for street -lighting in the Northside, and agreed that bonding provisions
should remain for peddler's permits.
Chrp, of Board of Electrical Examiners & Appeals Jim Hynes appeared
1� and read some of the material from their yearly report. Vevera stated
that at the informal session Council had discussed the present situation
regarding allegations against the Staff, and had decided that the Staff
should meet with the Board, with two Councilmembers present. Moved by
Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the Electrical Board schedule a
public meeting, at the earliest opportunity, with the City Manager and
concerned staffinembers and Councilmen Balmer and Erdahl, who will convey
the outcome of this meeting to the other Councilmembers. Motion carried
unanimously, 7/0. City Mgr. Berlin asked that Fir. Hynes chair the
meeting, preparethe agenda, post the notice and provide some written
information re problems at the meeting or prior to the meeting. There
were no Council objections.
Public hearing was held on the Neighborhood Site Improvements -
Sidewalk Repair Program. Berlin called attention to the memo distributed
by Kraft which outlined planning & methodology used, & it was noted that
the Building Line pamphlet contained criteria used by inspectors.
Councilmembers expressed concern over inclusion of Summit St. It was
the consensus of Council to delete sidewalk from Summit St, and add
Sidewalk in areas of Jackson, Dearborn, Seventh Ave. & continuation of
Sheridan, and if any additional funds, on Summit. Suchomel was advised
that the Uorthside area will he surveyed next spring. An addendum to
the plans and specifications will be made as discussed above. Moved by
Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adopt the RES. 79-484, Bk. 59, pp. 1267-
1268, APPROVING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SITE
c IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED, October 23, 1979.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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At their informal session 10/7 Council decided to change the plans
for the 1979 MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to deter items 7, 8, 9 & 10, as
it will be next spring before staff can make the changes. Motion carried
unanimously, 7/0.
Staff was requested to keep next week's agenda and schedule light,
because of election day Tuesday. Neuhauser questioned why Ia.-Ill. Gas
& Elec. has not started to install underground utilities downtown.
Berlin relayed Staff's frustration. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by
Perret,that a letter be written to Ia.-Ill. Gas & Elec. Co, noting
Council's concerns and requesting a report on plans and timing for these
installations. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. deProsse called attention
to a complaint she received that after truck traffic was taken off
Kirkwood, the trucks were using Sycamore Street instead of the First
Ave. Extension for access to that area. Moved by deProsse, seconded by
Erdahl, that Public Works make some assessment of this problem and
report back to Council. Motion carried, 6/1, Roberts voting 'no.'
Roberts commented that Council would be adding to the workload of the
department, and some other project would be delayed. Erdahl explained
that the rule against candidates campaigning in the dormitories was a
rule passed by the University students.
jMoved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-485, Bk.
' 59, pp. 1269-1273, ACCEPTING STORM SEWER AND PAVING IN VILLAGE GREEN
SOUTH PART 2, done by Knowling Bros, and Metro Pavers, Inc. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-486, Bk.
59, p, 1274, ACCEPTING SUNSET STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, done by Metro
Pavers, Inc. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembe s
present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-487, Bk.
59, p. 1275, AUTHORIZING FOUR MAINTENANCE WORKER II'S AND SIX MAINTENANCE
WORKER 1'S IN THE REFUSE COLLECTION OPERATIONS ENTERPRISE FUND. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
59. p. 127Neuhauser,ved by seconded Balmer, tadopt 9
6, AMENDINGTHECLASSIFICATIIONPLANFORCLASSIFIEDPERSONNEL
BY ADDING A POSITION in the Human Relations Dept. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-489, Bk.
59, pp. 1277-1278, AUTHORIZING THE INITIATION OF LAND ACQUISITION PROCEDURES
FOR THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK -SMALL CITIES GRANT APPLICATION. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Perrot, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-490, Bk.
59, pp, 1279-1280, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL
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AIRPORT COMMISSION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BOAT RAMP AT STURGIS FERRY
PARK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-491, Bk.
59, pp. 1281-1285, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS IN
PAYMENT OF CONTRACT on 1979 BDI Second Addn. Impr. Construction Project,
to Parkview Co. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council -
members present.
Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-492, Bk.
59, pp. 1286-1288, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH CARL F. STRUB TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
FACADE ON THE STRUB BUILDING (FORMERLY ROSHEK'S) WHICH WILL OVERHANG THE
SIDEWALK ON CLINTON STREET A MAXIMUM OF THREE FEET. City Manager Berlin
pointed out that an amended agreement with insurance provisions added
had been distributed. 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 that ORDINANCE 79-2976, Bk. 15, p. 137, DEDICATING A PORTION
OF CLINTON STREET IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, 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.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn 9:15 P.M.
�. Motion carried unanimously.
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., x-/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.
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; Human Rights Comm. -
6/25/79, 7/5/79, 7/9/79, 7/11/79, 7/18/79;
Parks & Rec. Comm. -8/29/79; Housing Appeals
Bd.-8/9/79; Planning & Zoning -9/4/79,
9/13/79, 9/17/79.
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; loading zone
on 300 block of Iowa Avenue; yield 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. 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 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, APPROVING THE PRELIM -
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INARY 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 Subdivision, to approve subject to the
6 contingencies listed by staff and P & Z Comm.
Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Karla Davis, 816 Bloomington, appeared for Mod
Pod, requesting improvement in review process for
plans for new buildings, and outlining problem with
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. 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 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 man-
hole being proposed, and the replacement of the
sidewalk. 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.
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Official Actions Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to accept
September 25, 1979 the recommendation of the Iowa City School District
Page 3 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, 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, 1979, and the Board of
Appeals for one term expiring December 30, 1979,
will be re -advertised. Moved by deProsse,
seconded by Perret, to re -appoint Milo Pecina,
731 Dearborn, to fill a two-year term expiring
July 1, 1981; to appoint Martha Barker, 299 Bon
Aire; Margaret Bonney, 1021 Wylde Green Rd.; and
Kenneth Haldeman, 221 S. Lucas, to full year terms
expiring l/l/83.
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
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, p. 1233, AMENDING 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, 1982. Motion
carried, 7/0.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to
adopt RES. 79-462, Bk. 59, pp. 1234-1235, FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A MULTI-PURPOSE SENIOR CENTER FUND
FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF GIFTS AND MEMORIALS TO THE
MULTI-PURPOSE SENIOR CENTER. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to
defer action on a resolution awarding contract for
Ramp B, Block 64, downtown arkCouncilcility.
Motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
allpresent.seconded by deProsse, to
Moved by Balmer, 1236, ACCEPTING
adopt RES. 79-463, Bk. 59, P.
SERVICE BUILDING MODULAR ROOF REPAIR PROJECT, PHASE
2 AS CONSTRUCTED BY D. C. TAYLOR COMPANY OF CEDAR
RAPIDS, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7by Balmerll ,In seconded sbyr Neuhauser, to
Moved by
adopt RES. 79-464, Bk 59, pp. 1237-1238,
ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWERS IN VILLAGE GREEN PART 10
AS INSTALLED BY WEBER BROTHERS, MECHANICSVILLE,
IOWA. 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 it iCouncil
meetings prior to the meeting
at which s to be
finally passed be suspended, that the first and
second consideration and vote be,
, waiv,dR and the
ING
ORDINANCE 79-2973, Bk. 15, pp•
5-24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF 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
emroll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, seconded by deProsse,
prbers
esent., Moved by Balmer,,
that:the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. to
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer,
adjourn the meeting, 8:40 P.M.
For a more detailed.& complete description of
Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office of
City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
s/pgglE S OLFUS, CITY CLERK Su Otte�d 10-5-79.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
September 25, 1979
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.
nutes of
and
Rights Comm. -6/25/79, 7/5/79,C 7/9/79. 7/11/79, 7Housin/18/ 9; Parks9;& HRecn
Comm. -8/29/79; Housing Appeals Bd.-8/9/79; Planning & Zoning -9/4/79,
9/13/79, 9/17/79.
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; loading zone on 300
block of Iowa Avenue; yield signs at Bloomington Street/Capitol Street,
noted. Letter from Housing Appeals Bd. re clarification of Chapter
9.30.4.1.2. (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
CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ESTABLISHING SECTION 8.10.35.11,B.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.
seconded
Moved
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MACBRIDEtADDITION RES. 79-459,
35AND 4. Affirmative
.roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by
seconded litorfird t�etCouncla recommendation he preminaryand nalplatof DavesFirs
Subdivision, to approve subject to the 6 contingencies listed by staff and P & Z
Comm. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present,
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Karla Davis, 816 Bloomington, appeared for Mod Pod, requesting improvement
in review process for plans for new buildings, and outlining problem with
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
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 man -hole 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,
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,
1979, and the Board of Appeals for one term expiring December 30, 1979, will be
re -advertised.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to re -appoint Milo Pecina,
731 Dearborn, to fill a two-year term expiring July 1, 1981; to appoint Martha
Barker, 299 Bon Aire; Margaret Bonney, 1021 Wylde Green Rd.; and Kenneth
Haldeman, 221 S. Lucas, to full year terms expiring 1/1/83.
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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
Monday to allow for the four Councilmembers g for re-election to attend a
should be AARP's. of the informal session next
runnin
special AARP meeting. Council felt the responsibility for a meeting change
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
COMMISSION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt a resolution authorizing
execsalarof ution of amendment to contract for Urban Renewal legal services, by cek asked hanging
beeremoved from the agenda. CounciJansen. After lmembers Neuhauser at d BalCity Atty. mer withdrewethitm
eirmotion.
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P. 1233,eAME AMENDING Neuhauser, to
THECLASSIFICATION PLANrFOR �CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL Y,ADDING9A
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,
1982. Motion carried, 7/0.
Moved by
TNeuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-4629 Bk. 59,
PP• 1234-1235, FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MULTI-PURPOSE SENIOR CENTER FUND FOR
HE MANAGEMENT OF GIFTS AND MEMORIALS TO THE MULTI-PURPOSE SENIOR 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.
nded
deProsse, to
P.
Moved
SERVICEoBUILDING MODULAR ROOF REPAIR RES.
PROJ CT,I6PHA Ek 25A5
CONSTRUCTED BY 0. C. TAYLOR COMPANY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Mov
Balmerseconded
Neuhauserto
Pp. 1237e1238 ACCEPTING SANITARYbSEWERS IN VILLAGE GREEN PART 10 AS INSTALLED
BY WEBER BROTHERS, MECHANICSVILLE, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the rule requiring that
Prior to ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
the meetinat which it is to that th
first and se and consideration and vote ebeiwaived, andel he ORbe Dended
INANCE 79-2973-
Bk. 15, pp. 131-132, REPEALING 5-24 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
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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.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
OCTOBER 8, 1979
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 8, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room
at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts,
Vevera. Absent: None
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain
discussions, as noted.
TAPE-RECORDED: Reel N79-27, Side 1, 1-1030.
APPLICATIONS TO PLAaNtNteNnGtAioNnD ONtING COMMISSION Schmeiser present. 1-50Schmiserca a
e agreement with Strub to permit
construction of a facade on old Roshek's Bldg. which will overhang
sidewalk on Clinton for 31, noting that they will not be permitted
to put a sign on it. Staff will check with legal re insurance.
AGENDA -COUNCIL BUSINESS 50-330
Ba mer ca a attention to the letter from Darling -Bender re
enforcement of housing code. Berlin advised that a tour is
tentatively scheduled for next Monday. Afterward, if Council
"wishes, the Code could be amended. The situation re house at
912 E. Davenport has been referred to Legal for guidance on
how, to proceed.
2. Regarding the Neighborhood Site Improvements, Sidewalk Repair
Program, staff will report on rationale used in priority list
for repair. Council had received calls from D. Grizel.
3. There were no objections to giving three readings to the Ord.
Dedicating a portion of Clinton St.
4. Dir. of Human Relations Dept., Pat Brown discussed the work being
accomplished and.procedures being developed in her department,
which will necessitate the hiring of additional 3/4 time employee,
for the remainder of FY80. Therehave been an unusual amount of
vacancies for the last two months to add to .the workload. An
operations manual, rules & regulations,is being, developed for
supervisors and employees. City Mgr. Berlin stated that he
favored the additional employee, currently, but not for a permanent
position. Council agreed for a position for FY80, but will re-
assess this position at budget time.
5. Riverfront Comm. Chrp. Gilpin was present for discussion of the
memo of understanding with the Airport Commission for construction
of a boat ramp at Sturgis Ferry Park. Airport Commissioner Sauegling
reported that he did not see any problems with the memo. Council -
members had no questions.
6. Distribution of employees on refuse pickup was discussed. Maintenance
Worker I is beginning of the classification.
7. Neuhauser stated that she would be attending the Steering Comm. meet-
ing of the Nat. League of Cities on Fri. & would miss the informal
session with Zuchelli, who will discuss the prospectus for the hotel.
ELECTRICAL BOARD 330-521
City�—Mgr. Berlin advised that because of recent news stories, he
would like to bring Council up-to-date on the situation. Chrp. Hynes
has made serious charges about the staff, only one specific charge
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mentioned was regarding denial to Hynes of an electrical permit October 8, 1979
for the Old Capitol House until the issue of conflict of interest
was settled. Siders, as the responsible division head, has requested
he be a part of any phone calls from the Appeal Board members.
Hynes has been asked to put his complaints in writing to clarify the
issues. Council agreed that the Staff should meet with the Board,
to discuss the problems and possible changes in operating procedure,
and Councilmembers Balmer and Erdahl will attend this meetinq to
observe.
MELROSE AVENUE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION Plastino, Gannon present. 521-660
tty. Danoy e, Noser & C am ers present. Gannon called attention to
the memo from Atty. Ryan and reviewed the memo from Engr. Dietz. Johnson
County has told Noser & Chambers that they had to hook into city sewers.
Gannon outlined on the blackboard, the positions of the manholes and gave
reasons for placement. If property owners give a 15' easement, the
sidewalk can be installed on this private property, to save redoing
the sidewalk, saving $4200. The owners have agreed to give the ease-
ments. Staff does not recommend a private sewer line along another
private property to save installation of a manhole. The City is paying
for 10' of paving,and there were no objections to the City picking up
the costs for manhole N2. This project will be deferred from the agenda,
as redoing of the plans will delay the project until next spring.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 2:45 P.M. Conference Room, as posted. Taped on Reel N15,
Side 1-,-T-69-8--7972. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts to adjourn to
executive session as stated in Sec. 6.1.c/litigation and Sec. 9.3,/collective
bargaining negotiation/strategy. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. Staff present: Berlin, Stolfus, Brown, Helling,
Ryan. Staff presented strategy for negotiation with the Fire Dept. and in
the McLaughlin lawsuit. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser to adjourn
to informal session, 3:10 PM , motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
SPRUCE STREET STORM SEWER Plastino, Schmadeke present 660-1030
wo resi ents rom t e area were present. Memo with alternatives, noted.
Three homes have flooded back yards. Schmadeke explained alternatives.
Roberts suggested deepening the ditch (on railroad property), instead of
installing pipe. Councilmembers would like to view the -area before they
decide, so this item will be added to the tour.
Material re bus route on Denbigh Drive was distributed.
Meeting adjourned, 3:50 P.M.
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