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Home My WebLink About1979-10-16 Council minutesa d � A 1 i I I" COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTfVfTIES 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 b Tape 79-26, Side 1, 175-260. Mayor Vevera proclaimed October 20, 1979 as WSUI Day, and October 15, 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. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: 'Committee on Community Needs-10/3/79;4Riverfront Comm.-10/3/79;'Senior Center Comm. - 9/19/79 6 9/26/79;'Nousing Appeals Bd. -9/27/79•'Airport Comm. - 9/20/79 G 9/27/79; 'Parks S Rec. Comm. -9/12/79• Civil Service Come.- 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 1007 re 1-80 lighting conversion, 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, 1979, denied. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to schedule discussion re recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Comm. to adopt the Ralston 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 some Councilmembers to Zuchelli 3 Assoc, proposal for a major department MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES NOIRES y h .t- �.. Council Activities _.. . Octobe 6, 1979 b= Page 2 AVAII.ABL L 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 Mull presented a resolution in behalf of the Univ. of Iowa Student Senate calling for updating and enforcement of the snow removal ordinances. 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, 3301,1 N. Lucas, wished all candidates 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 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 AUDITOR. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/O, Perrot absent. Mayor Vevera announced two vacancies on the Board of Appeals for three-year terms expiring 12/31/82, J� 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/O. Mayor Vevera announced the birth of twin granddaughters this morning. City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the meeting with the Electrical Board, which has been set for 7:30 Wednesday evening, to discuss recent issues regarding staff. He also advised that the staff is contacting other communities re suggestions on Standard Metropolitan 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 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 fie investigate. Council did not direct him I so. to do 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 CITY :THE CLERK TO RECORD A NEW SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 4 EASTOALE MALL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perrot absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-498, Bk. 59, p. 1297, ACCEPTING THE REALIGNED SANITARY SEWER ON LOT 4 EASTDALE MALL. f Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perrot absent. 1� MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB i I CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401MES I r. �.. Council Activities Octobe6 1979 Page 3 Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-4911 Bk. 59, pp. 1298-1299, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE SOUTH BRANCH RALSTON CREEK STORMWATER DETENTION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perrot 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, 6/0, Perrot absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn the meeting, 8:10 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perrot absent. Vn ATTEST: I L MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401NES _.. COUNCIL INFORMAL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 24, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: September 24, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera, Roberts, deProsse. Absent: Erdahl. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus. Others present for certain discussions as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel #79-25, Side 1, 1720 -End, & Side 2, 1-900. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. Courtcott Blvd. VII Legal papers need to be submitted, will Ui"_;e ror next week. Daves First Subdivision P&Z noted several contingencies. Council will nee to make a recommendation to Coralville. Council discussed access to the one lot. No dedication for future right-of-way has been given. The City will not have any jurisdiction until the area is annexed. Dale Sanderson was present representing Woods. P&Z will accept the drainage o.f.storm water to the river. Council can approve subject to specific contingencies. AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Balmer noted that the minutes of the Human Relations Commission. were worthless when submitted so late. 2. Balmer commented that the memo from the City Mgr. on Housing Code Enforcement and the letter from Iva Hillman raise several good points. Roberts noted the problem at 614 E. Jefferson re smoke detector. 3. Berlin advised that the Item N16, Res. of Agreement with City & Library was incorrect, and asked deferral of the item. 4. Berlin called attention to the memo from Plastino, asking for deferral: of the award of bid for a week on the Block 64 Parking Facility. 5. City Manager Berlin called attention to the request from the Housing Appeals Board for an interpretation. He noted that the first sentence in the Code says that the Housing Appeals Board interprets the Code. They could recommend a change in the ordinance.- Bob Johnson, Mgr., Town & Campus Apts. appeared re storm windows. It was suggested that the Resources Conser- vation Comm. work with Tinklenberg's information & work with the Appeals Board. 6. Mayor Vevera asked if there was any interest in becoming a sister City to Cazon City, Phillipines. He had advised them that he did not want to incur any expense that taxpayers would pay. 7. Vevera pointed out that a yield sign had been put up for traffic at Lucas/Bloomington intersection, Sept. 14th. There have been 8 accidents there in 1979. A majority of Councilmembers thought that a stop sign should be installed, with signs stopping traffic on Lucas. Berlin advised that he would so notify the Traffic Engr.. 8. Perret questioned when the questionnaires would be available for comments on the bus system. The maps are out. Berlin will check. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAP IDS- DES III) ImES 1720-1800 1800-2230 Informal Council Sept. 24, 1979 Page 2 9. deProsse requested that discussion of the Ralston Creek watershed plan be scheduled for informal discussion soon. of installation of fence at Melrose Ct. 10. Council discussed results barrier for Wright. Balmer called attention to Plastino's memo re motorcycles. No one favored allowing them access. HOUSING - PUBLIC fi0U5[PIG SITES Seydel, Kucharzak 55t_ is Baring had been postponed, and called 2230-Enid Ber in advised t epub the distributed by Seydel. He advised that the attention to memo Council would not be making any decisions today. Seydel discussed �id4702, sites for public housing listed in the memo, privately owned a parcels and city owned sites, analyzed each site and made William White Blvd. sites were discussed, with recommendation. Dr. Eckstein present. Berlin stated that it seemed to be the further with these consensus of the Council to not proceed any The of selling city-owned sites to three sites. possibility adjoining property owners was discussed. Council agreed that to adjacent vacated Virginia St. should be appraised and sold property owners, retaining an easement. Mike Rittenmeyer appeared re Site D on vacated F. St. Council- Staff to with appraisal. members will view the site. proceed This property was previously offered to adjacent property owners. in Resident of 436 Grant Court appeared regarding designation He noted that Ralston Creek plan. Berlin will check further. to comply with the requirements in HUD it would be impossible letter. Appraisal will be obtained for possible sale. Seydel advised that 5th Ave. North of F St. had not been vacated, and There there had been no input from the neighbors to his letter. HUD. were no objections to his submitting the site to HOUSING REHAB UPDATE Kucharzak, Steinbach, Siders item on the informal agenda, 470-810 It was pointed out that if there was an Council wanted some written material available to them beforehand. Kucharzak reviewed progress of the project, and discussed the Community Needs. Because recommendations from the Committee on he like to consider only applications from of limited funds, would the elderly. The present status of the program and workload were '312' explained. outlined. The use of the Federal program was St. Cooperative loan was discussed, also for The multi-family Summit the rental-occupied Iowa Ave. Apts. Requirement of HUD agreement for rental regulatory agreements was noted. Neuhauser commented the best, and economical, that cities have found the 312 program and do not want Fed. funding cut. Kucharzak requested program, that the Rehab Advisory Committee be reactivated. As Council has not voted this committee out, they could start meeting again. PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR BOAT RAMP Kraft, Milkman, Comm. Gilpin & Howard. & 810-890 Riverfront Come. has discussed agreement with Airport Comm. will is angled, site is across from have it soon. Access to the river the old red-brick hangar on Highway 218 South. Parking for 20 cars & trailers, cost $30,000 for project. Liability would be assumed is their Berlin stated. Consensus of by the City, as it project, the Council was to proceed. APPOINTMENT TO RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMM.-COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS 890-900 Bar er, nanimous ecision o appoin is ae Inger-RCC. Pecina, Meeting adjourned 3:50 PM. Bonney & Haldeman to CCN, unanimous. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -US 1101m[S INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 1, 1979 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 1, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Erdahl, Vevera, Perret, Neuhauser, deProsse. Absent: None. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED: Reel H79-25, Side 2, 900 -End. APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present 900-1560 Court Hill -Scott Blvd. Part VII Legal papers & plat have been revise . greement for etention basin distributed to Council. Lot 106 is detention basin, assigned to Lot 107. Item 4.b will be two resolutions, if Ord. approving PAD is adopted. PAD -T 'n Cae, Parts 1 & 2 Instead of item 4.c on agenda, Council will need to set a public hearing on October 23rd. Agenda as posted will be reposted. Balmer expressed concern, agreed to by other Council - members, as to how well Home Owner's Associations work. Boothroy advised that, in this PAD there are no common open spaces, each building will maintain an area. This PAD complies with the treeDlantina Dlan. Southway Park ( N Area) Developer has asked for special consideration. Lega op pr note re capacity of sewer lift station & recommendation from Legal & Engr. Dept. that it is o.k, to tap into sewer. City Mgr. Berlin will check to make sure BDI approves this plan, & uses. AGENDA AND'COUNCILTIME 1560-2090 1. e rosse ca a attention to re -opening of Woodfields. Attys. Ryan & Scholten present recommending any litigation be discussed in executive session. Stolfus noted that executive session could be held after 10/2 regular meeting. Notice will be posted on the bulletin board. 2. Stolfus requested addition of consideration of Class C Beer Permit for Quik Trip on W. Benton, to the Consent Calendar. 3. Neuhauser requested that the matter concerning zoning on Beldon Ave., letter from City Atty. Hayek noted, letter from Sherinian noted. City Mgr. will tell Sherinian that under the Ordinances, the avenue of appeal is thru the Board of Adjustment. No Council objections. 4. Regarding Melrose Avenue Sewer Extension project, Ryan memo noted. Property owners to be notified of informal discussion scheduled for next Monday, to discuss sidewalk & other objections. 5. Balmer called attention to the memo re Spruce St. water drainage problem. Residents will be invited to informal discussion Monday. 6. Neuhauser commented on use of criteria from Nat. Traffic Manual for installation of signs. Berlin noted that they should be used, but other factors may be used by Council & City Manager to make a decision. Traffic signals at several sites will be discussed at Council's goals session. 7. Collection of small rock at edges of streets that were chip -sealed was discussed. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CCDAR RAPIDS -DES w01nES Page 2 Informal Council October 1, 1979 8. Neuhasuer called attention to problem in North Dodge area with barking dogs, and sewer connection assessment. Berlin will check complaints. She also noted that the catch -basin at Highwood & Lee Sts. needs to be cleaned, someone is stuffing newspaper in it. 9. Berlin questioned if any of the four Council incumbents were going to attend the Council Candidates meeting on Oct. 3rd. None will attend. 10. Perret questioned why the cards to be distributed for comments on bus service were not ready. Berlin explained that Mose wanted the new system to be in operation for awhile. All complaints and alternatives are being checked. HUMAN SERVICES BUDGET FORMS 2090-2560 Johnson County Regional Planning Human Services Planner Pam Ramser noted that no Council representatives had attended the last two funding sessions with United Way. If a Council person who is scheduled has problems in attending the session scheduled for, someone else should be contacted to replace him/her. Ramser went thru the Budget Form, Funding Request Summary Sheet (which will be sent to Council on a regular basis for all the agencies). She also distributed Instruction Manual & Questionnaire for Agencies. Berlin advised that scheduling could be improved so that each agency would appear only when they are considering funding for a request. Council on Aging is the only budget not submitted. Ramser was complimented on the improvements made over last year's budget forms & requests. SOUTH GILBERT ST. RELOCATION PROJECT STATUS REPORT 2560-2838 City Mgr. Berlin stated that a t o some progress has been made on property acquistion, Staff is not ready to recommend proceeding with the Res. Awarding the Contract to Metro Pavers, who have agreed to sit,on their bid. Other concerns re Country Kitchen (Braverman/Meardon) were noted. Council noted their appreciation of what Metro Pavers is doing, and agreed that if there are too many problems, Council could decide that they would not continue with the project. An item will be added to the agenda, to defer consideration to Oct. 2nd. and will be so posted on the bulletin board. APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2838 -End agreed to appoint Carolyn Cavitt to the Library Board. EXECUTIVE SESSION 3:30 P.M. Conference Room Moved y deProsse, seconded by Roberts to adjourn to executive session to discuss the summary of negotiation procedures of the pre -settlement conditions for the City of Iowa City for fiscal year 1981 (Fire Dept.). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Staff present: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling, Brown. Brown presented the proposal for the Fire Dept., and discussed the city's counter proposal. Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Taped on Reel H15, Side 1, 700-1540. 4:30 P.M. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MDnIES 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 week of October 7-13 as Employ the Handicapped Week; October 1979 as Salute Industry Month; and October 7, 1979 as Firefighter's Memorial Sunday. 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. - 9/20/79; Riverfront Comm. -9/19/79; Design Review Comm. -9/19/79; Library Bd. of Trustees -9/11/79; Broadband Telecommunications - 9/18/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 59, as recommended by City Clerk: RES. 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 dba WATT'S FOOD MARKET, 1603 Muscatine Avenue. RES. 79-467, p. 1241, REFUND A PORTION OF CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FEE FOR KENNETH O'DONNELL dba LAMPLIGHTER II, 1310 Highland Ct. RES. 79-468, p. 1242, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BAUM & RICE dba CLUB CAR 'LOUNGE, 122 Wright St. RES. 79-469, p. 1242, APPROVING CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 79-470, p. 1244, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR QUIK TRIP CORPORATION dba QUIK TRIP #503, 123 West Benton St. Setting Public Hearings: Public hearing was set for 10/16/79 on 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 SITE IMPROVEMENTS - SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM. Correspondence: Letter from Clara Harrison re access problem to Blackstone Beauty Salon, referred to City Manager for reply. le;r-. .. . . --- I II1CROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIIIES Cc ^ it Activities Octuber 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 by Neuhauser to adopt RES. 79-473, Bk. 59, pp. 1248-1249, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT AND SUBDIVISION FOR COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD, PART VII. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. As posted to the agenda, item 4(c) was changed to the following procedure. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to set a public 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,.a11-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, 7/0. Johnson 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 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 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 IIOINES J Icil Activities OL,ober 2, 1979 Page 3 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, Kucharzak wants to review the problem, and Staff will report back to Council. The interested 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 good. Neuhauser called attention to a complaint that a patch of asphalt was made on a brick street at Church/Dubuque. Berlin will investigate. 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 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 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 announced that the Environmental Protection Agency had approved the River Corridor Sewer Project 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 another three weeks. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer to defer the Resolution for three weeks (Oct. 23). Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Mayor Vevera questioned the legality of holding an executive session after the formal meeting, for discussion of pending litigation/Woodfields. Atty. Hayek stated that there is both pending and threatened litigation, and discussion of strategy would be a detriment to the City's interest, and that is a legitimate reason to hold an executive session. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-475, 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 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•D[s I10111CS CI^:il Activities Octuber 2, 1979 Page 4 O.T., 1979, to Metro Pavers of Iowa City in amount of $23,808.41. Affirmative roil call vote unaimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-478, Bk. 59, p. 1260, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CURB RAMP PROGRAM, 1979, to Streb 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 amount of $28,738.95. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 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, Mays: Erdahl, Perret. Abstain: deProsse. Neuhauser questioned if permanent reclassifications could revert to temporary. City Mgr. Berlin will report back. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-481, Bk. 59, pp. 1263-1264, AUTHORIZING JOINT AGREEMENT BETWEEN 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•DCs !m uiEs MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 10/2/79 The cost of publishing the following Proceed- ings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is 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. Mayor Vevera proclaimed October 1979 as American Heart Month; the week of October 7-13 as Employ the Handicapped Week; October 1979 as Salute Industry Month; and October 7 1979 as Firefighter's Memorial Sunday. 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: oval Of al Actions. Council Pmtgs., 9/11/79 and �9/18/79, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning & Zoning Comm.-9/20/79; Riverfront Comm.-9/19/79; Design Review Comm.-9/19/79; Library Bd. of Trustees-9/11/79; Broadband Telecommunications-9/18/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 59, as recommended by City Clerk: RES. 79-465, P. 1239, APPROVING CLASS B BEER PERMIT FOR T. I.,:INVESTMENTS$ INC. dba:. GODFATHER'S PIZZA, 531 Highway l West. RES. 79-466, p. 1240, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR WATT'S FOOD MARKET, 1603 Muscatine Avenue. RES. 79-467, P. 1241, REFUND A PORTION OF CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FEE FOR KENNETH O'DONNELL dba LAMPLIGHTER II, 1310 Highland Ct. RES. 79- 468, p. 1242, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BAUM & RICE dba CLUB CAR LOUNGE, 122 Wright St. RES. 79-469, P. 1242, APPROVING CIGARETTE 79-470 APPROVING CLASSICS BEERES. PERMIT FORS QUIK (TRIP #503, 123 West Benton St. Setting Public Hearings: Public hearing was set for 10/16/79 on 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 SITE IMPROVEMENTS - SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 'IOIIIES Council Activities Correspondence: Letter from Clara October 2, 1979 Harrison re access problem to Blackstone Page 2 Beauty Salon, referred to City Manager for reply. 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 by Neuhauser to adopt RES. 79-473, Bk. 59, pp. 1248-1249, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT AND SUBDIVISION FOR COURT HILL -SCOTT BOULEVARD, PART VII. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. As posted to the agenda, item 4(c) was changed to the following procedure. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to set a public 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 adapt 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. Moved by Perret, 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 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, 7/0. Johnson Suchomel, 330k N. Lucas, agreed with action taken. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB C,EOAR RAPIOS•OES 'dOIBES Council Activities Mayor Vevera advised that the appointment to October 2, 1979 the Board of Appeals Page 3 ending 12/31/80to fill an unexpired term , 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 Cavitt, 215 Teeters Court, to the Library Board of Trustees to fill an unexpired term ending 7/1/81. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. 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 thatthe City Council urge the Airport Commission not to have the airport Planning consultant recommend and evaluate alternative sites for an airport. Motion adopted 6/1: Roberts voting no. City Mgr. Berlin announced that the Environmental Protection Agency had approved the River Corridor Sewer Project contract today. 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 another three weeks. Moved by. Roberts, seconded by Balmer to defer the Resolution for three weeks (Oct. 23). Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-475,' 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 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, 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 Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 79-478, Bk. 59' p, 1260, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CURB RAMP PROGRAM, 1979, to Streb Construction in the amount of $48,423,60. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDs•DE. n011JEs Council Activities Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to October 2, 1979 adopt RES. 79-479, Bk. 59, p. 1261, AWARDING Page 4 CONTRACT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS - ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM, to L. L. Pelling Company in the amount of $28,738.95. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-480, Bk. 59, p. 1262, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL BY RECLASSIFYING A POSITION IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT (FORT). Roll call vote on motion to adopt RES. 79- 480, 4/2, Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Neuhauser, Nays: Erdahl, Perret. Abstain: deProsse. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 79-481, Bk. 59, pp. 1263-1264, AUTHORIZING JOINT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY. OF._ IOWA CITY TO COORDINATE NEGOTIATING PROCEDURES FOR PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn to executive, session for the purpose of discussion of strategy. in matters presently in I litigation, specifically the City's pending lawsuit against Woodfields, or where litigations is imminent, which would include damage claim already filed against the City by Woodfields, where its disclosure would disadvantage or would be likely to prejudice the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. City Atty. Hayek stated that his opinion was that executive session for those purposes may be held. Meeting adjourned, 8:40 P.M. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR s/pBBI ESjOLFU$, CITY CLE�RKpSuQbm�iptt/e/d, on 10/8/79. 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