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Home My WebLink About1979-10-16 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 16, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/16/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Perret. Staff - members present: Berlin, Melling, Hayek, Chiat, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tapes 79-24, Side 2, 2230 -end & Tape 79-26, Side 1, 175-260. Mayor Vevera proclaimed October 20, 1979 as WSUI Day, and October 15, /936 1979 as White Cane Safety Day. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted, as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 10/2/79, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. x Minutes of Boards and Commissions: 'Committee on Community 191 Needs-10/3/79;'Riverfront Comm. -10/3/79; 'Senior Center Comm.- 9/19/79 & 9/26/79;"Housing Appeals Bd.-9/27/79;'Airport Comm. - 9/20/79 & 9/27/79;`Parks & Rec. Comm. -9/12/79; Civil Service Comm.- 9/22/79;'Human Rights Comm.-9/4/79;'Bd. of Library Trustees - 9/29/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 59, as recommended by the City Clerk. RES. 79-493, p. 1288, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR AND RES. 79-494, p. 1289, SUNDAY SALES FOR ASK CO. dba FELIX AND OSCAR'S, 5 South Dubuque. Correspondence: Letter from IDOT re I-80 lighting conversion, 9 noted. Letter from Airport Comm. Chrp. requesting appropriation of additional funds for FY80, referred to City Mgr. for reply. Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds: University of Iowa Homecoming Council request re street dance on October 19, _1251Z 1979, denied. I Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to schedule discussion re r recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Comm. to adopt the Ralston II Creek Watershed Management Plan for informal discussion. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent. Ernie Lehman presented concerns from the Downtown Association regarding their advertising for the opening of the downtown ramp, and read a resolution of the Board re concern over the negative response by /9 some Councilmembers to Zuchelli & Assoc. proposal for a major department MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES COunci'^.tivities October 16, 1979 Page 2 store with the downtown hotel, and urging reconsideration of the initial reaction to the proposal. Mayor Vevera advised that Council had requested further information from the consultant, possibily available in two weeks. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to accept the correspondence from the Downtown Assn. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Katherine Hull presented a resolution in behalf of the Univ. of Iowa Student Senate calling for updating and enforcement of the snow removal ordinances. /951 City Mgr. Berlin stated that the staff is preparing input for Council on an amendment, and the Student Senate would be contacted for Council's informal discussion. John Suchomel, 330 N. Lucas, wished all candidates 19 51, best of luck in the primary election. Robert Ogeson, 305 Woodridge Ave., called attention to the proposed use of Woodridge as an access road for construction vehicles and equipment for the N. Branch of Ralston Creek Detention Dams, as recommended by Stanley Consultants, and requested that Seventh Ave. be used instead. Berlin advised that staff would look at alternatives. Public hearing was held of the assessment of the costs of Weed/Grass 1915V Control to the County Auditor. No one was present for discussion. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-496, Bk. 59, pp. 1291-1292, CERTIFYING DELINQUENT WEED CONTROL CHARGES TO THE COUNTY 9 5 7 AUDITOR. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Mayor Vevera announced two vacancies on the Board of Appeals for /?5s-/ three-year terms expiring 12/31/82, appointments to be made at the 11/27/79 meeting. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to approve the recommendation of the Iowa City Board of Education that Bill Kidwell be appointed as the Board's representative on the Mayor's Youth Employment Board. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Mayor Vevera announced the birth of twin grand -daughters this morning. City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the meeting with the Electrical Board, which has been set for 7:30 Wednesday evening, to /96� discuss recent issues regarding staff. He also advised that the staff is contacting other communities re suggestions on Standard Metropolitan 1?4 / Statistical Area (SMSA) procedures. City Atty. Hayek reported that regarding the article in the Daily Iowan re access by Council candidates to residence halls, that there is a policy voted on by the students to /9/, not allow soliciting door-to-door in the dorms. The decision of the Baculis Trailer Court matter was discussed. Hayek asked if it was Council's wish that he investigate. Council did not direct him to do SO. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-497, Bk. 59, pp. 1293-1296, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN EASEMENT RELEASE FOR AN EXISTING SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 4 EASTDALE MALL AND DIRECTING / 9ti 5 THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A NEW SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 4 EASTDALE MALL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. p. 1297seconded , ACCEPTINGTHEREALIGutadopt R9B NEDSANITARYSEWERONLOT 4EASTDALE MALL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIIIES Council*�'tivities r October ,u, 1979 Page 3 Mov d by PP. 1298e1299,BESTABLISHINGded JUSTYdeProsseCOMPENSATIONoFORDACQUISITION 0 REAL 59, / PROPERTY FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH RALSTON CREEK STORMWATER DETENTION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-500, Bk. 59, pp. 1300-1302, AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT FOR IN -BUS ADVERTISING WITH ADS ADVERTISING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, Ufa 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn the meeting, 8:10 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent. I MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK i I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB ', CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES City of Iowa Cif �- MEMORANDUM DATE: October 12, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding housing code. Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regard rezoning of future public housing sites. Memorandum from the Broadband Telecommunications Specialist regarding cable update. Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding proposed rental of office s Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Discussion date for Block 64 Parking Garage b. Bus route changes Letter from the University of Kansas expressing compliments regarding t downtown pedestrian mall. Correspondence from the U.S. Department Of Commerce to the Regional Plai Commission regarding SMSA status. Correspondence from IDOT to the Regional Planning Commission regarding SMSA status. Memoranda from the Regional Planning Commission: a. Suggestions concerning future planning programs, problems and n b. Agency information - Update on remainder of budget hearing sche Brochure regarding Community Technology Initiatives Program Articles: a. "Let's Get Rid of 'The Girl"' b. "The Hawkeye Pride - Iowa City Transit System" C• "Vying for Viewers" - The Building Line, October 1979 Memo from Parks and Rec. Director re Cemetary wall. Agenda of Properties and tour information for Council House Violation tour. Material distributed by Protective Assn. of Tenants re house violations. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES _a 1 i I I I I ' I I i I1 i i 1 i i i City of Iowa Cit-• r-_ MEMORANDUM DATE: October 12, 1979 TO: City Council FROVN: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding housing code. Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding �� rezoning of future public housing sites. Memorandum from the Broadband Telecommunications Specialist regarding cable update. Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding proposed rental of office space. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Discussion date for Block 64 Parking Garage b. Bus route changes Letter from the University of Kansas expressing compliment downtown pedestrian mail, s regarding the Correspondence from the U.S, Department of Commerce to the Regional Planning 97� Commission regarding SMSA status. Correspondence from IDOT to the Regional Planning Commission regarding SMSA status. Memoranda from the Regional Planning Commission; a. Suggestions concerning future planning programs, problems and needs / b. Agency information - Update on remainder of budget hearing schedule -ZZO Brochure regarding Community Technology Initiatives Program Articles: a• "Let's Get Rid of 'The Girl"' b."The Hawkeye Pride - Iowa City Transit System" c. "Vying for Viewers" /9 D TheBuild�Line, October 1979 Memo from Parks and Rec. Director re Cemetary wall. Agenda of Properties and tour information for Council House Violation tour. Material distributed by Protective Assn. of Tenants re house violations. �-- — MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINFS