HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-11-06 Council minutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
November 6, 1979
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/6/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer,
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Staffinembers present; Hayek,' Roberts/ Vevera.
Hellingl Brn,Stolfus,b Karr. Council
minutes tape-recorded on Tape #79-26, Side 1, 1473-1704.
Mayor Vevera proclaimed November 11-17, 1979 as Youth
Appreciation Week.
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:
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subject or correction, as arecommended rby Council mtg., 10/23/79,
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Electrical
Examiners and Appeals - 10/17/79; United Action for Youth Bd. -
9/18/79; Riverfront Comm. - 10/24/79; Human Rights Comm. -
10/22/79; Planning & Zoning Comm. - 10/22/79; Resources
Conservation Comm. - 10/9/79; Housing Appeals Bd. - 10/11/79;
Parks and Recreations Comm. - 10/10/79.
Resolutions, Book 59: RES. 79-518, P. 1322, ACCEPTING
SANITARY SEWER IN MT. PROSPECT, PART IV. RES. 79-519, p.
1323, ACCEPTING SERVICE BUILDING SANITARY SEWER PROJECT.
Correspondence: Letter from Della Grizel re placement of "no
parking" signs, referred to City Manager for reply. Letter from
Brad Meyers re transit routes, referred to the City Manager for
reply. Memo from Traffic Engr, re parking on Cedar St., noted.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to defer action on an
ordinance amending the final PAD plan of Ty'n Cae, Parts 1 and 2, for
one week. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent.
Larry McNertney, 1602 Dover Street, presented a petition signed by
1175 persons requesting a north -south bus route on First Avenue. City
Mgr. Berlin will discuss with staff and report to Council at a later date.
John Suchomel, 330 N. Lucas, appeared re whether or not handicapped
spaces being reserved on main floor of parking ramp.
Mayor Vevera announced the following vacancies: one vacancy for a
five year term expiring January 1, 1985, on the Bd. of Adjustment; three
vacancies for three year terms expiring January 1, 1983, on the Human
Relations Comm.; three vacancies for three year terms expiring January
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1, 1983, on Resources Conservation Com.; one vacancy for an unexpired
term ending July 1, 1980, on Committee on Community Needs. The above
appointments will be announced December 11, 1979.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to appoint Councilmembers
Glenn Roberts to the Nominating Committee of Johnson County Regional
Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent.
Mayor Vevera announced that the appointments to the special task
committee of the Iowa City Community School District will be deferred one
week.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-520, Bk.
59, p. 1324, DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION WARRANTS
IN PAYMENT OF CONTRACT, to Cedar Hill Construction for 1979 BDI
Second Addition Improvements. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Perret absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-521, Bk.
59, p. 1325, GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO NORTHWESTERN BELL
TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TERMINAL IN
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CITY PARK. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Ferret absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-522, Bk.
59, p. 1326, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED
LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE CEDAR RAPIDS AND IOWA CITY
RAILWAY COMPANY FOR THE CORRIDOR SEWER PROJECT. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-523,
j Elk. 59, p. 1327, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT
WITH SHIVE-HATTERY AND ASSOCIATES FOR SOIL TESTING AND
SURVEYING SERVICES TO THE NORTH BRANCH DETENTION
STRUCTURE OF RALSTON CREEK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Perret absent.
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 the ORDINANCE 79-2978, Bk. 16, pp. 144-146, AMENDING
ORDINANCE 78-2891 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, THE
HOUSING CODE, by suspending enforcement of the existing requirements
for storm windows and storm doors until November 1, 1980, be voted upon
for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Perret absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
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Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, 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
by suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be
waived, and the ORDINANCE 79-2979, Bk. 16, pp. 147-149, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 2550 ARITCLE V SIDEWALKS DIVISION 3 ICE AND
SNOW REMOVAL, TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS AND TO PROVIDE RULE MAKING (H.I.S.) AUTHORITY.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ferret absent. Moved by
deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that the ordinance be finally adopted at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ferret absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn the meeting
7:45 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6JA Perrreeett absent.
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Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, 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
by suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be
waived, and the ORDINANCE 79-2979, Bk. 16, pp. 147-149, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 2550 ARITCLE V SIDEWALKS DIVISION 3 ICE AND
SNOW REMOVAL, TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS AND TO PROVIDE RULE MAKING (H.I.S.) AUTHORITY.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ferret absent. Moved by
deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that the ordinance be finally adopted at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ferret absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn the meeting
7:45 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6JA Perrreeett absent.
ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
OCTOBER 22, 1979
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 22, 1979, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Roberts, Neuhauser, Vevera, Erdahl, Perret,
(1:50 PM), deProsse, (2:20 PM)
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Helling, Stolfus. Others present for certain discussions
as noted.
TAPE-RECORDED on Reel k 79-27, Side 2, 115-1646.
APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Boothroy present. 115-298
PAD, LSRD, PREL. PLAT FOR TY'N CAE, AMENDED
o pro ems remain ng re cul-de-sac and redesigned site.
R. H. DAVIS SUED.
Needcoreeve a waiver on 60 day limitation, or staff will add to
agenda for Council denial of subd. Roberts questioned if the house
that had been moved in would have to be removed. There are several
legal questions. Boothroy was directed to post notice of addition
of agenda item on bulletin board, if necessary.
P&Z MINUTES
October 4th minutes mention problems with cars, bikes and skateboards
.in the Plaza. Boothroy explained what was happening. Reference was
made to.frequency of police patrol. Also the problem with signage
for truck route for Interstate 80 traffic now being routed thru Dubuque/
Washington St. .was -noted. Council asked that Public.Works.correct
the problem by installing 'truck route' signs, a memo to Council
not needed.
AGENDA
1. Item N10, contract with Metro Pavers, S. Gilbert St. Project
to defer award until 1/l/80. Helling noted that this is just
an extension of time, the consideration will be before that
date. (1/1/80 is a holiday, Council meeting will be on 1/2/80).
Roberts asked for an explanation of N5 in the agreement in re
Pleasant Valley Nursery, which Helling gave.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
. Ni euhauser requested that as a result of the tour of housing taken
last week, that Council make some decisions re ceiling height and
handrails. She suggested an amendment to the Housing Code,
stating that the handrail requirement would be enforced only
for new construction, same with ceilings, if the rest of the
dwelling unit meets code standards. No one objected.
Perret arrived, 1:50 PM.
Staff can make certification to the State, with exceptions noted,
and if they wish, the State can come back to the City. Kucharzak
stated he would prepare an amendment which would 'grandfather'
existing handrails and ceiling heights by saying, "Hereinafter
erected". He will enforce the problem with faucets in bathtubs
in the same manner. Regarding the situation with light switches
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October 22, 1979
in rooms connected by archway, Staff is recommending change to reflect that
at least one light switch be provided. Erdahl suggested addition of a date
by which citizens can expect enforcement of new provisions, (six months after
passage). Council expressed appreciation of seeing of the violations, noting
that they would have to watch what they incorporate from the Uniform Building
Code, as the inspectors are only doing their jobs.
REPORT BY COUNCILMEMBERS ON MEETING WITH ELECTRICAL BOARD 426-500
Balmer and Erdahl reported on joint meeting with staff and Electrical Board
members regarding recent situation. City Mgr. Berlin will follow thru on
specific areas with the Inspection Dept. Councilmembers appreciated the
minority report by one Boardmember. Neuhauser called attention to the
fact that the Board was not following the recommended format for presentation
of minutes to Council. (Airport Commission does not follow standard procedure
either.) Erdahl stated that Kucharzak did a fine job at a very difficult
meeting. Balmer hoped that another meeting would be held to further resolve
the situation.
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urew 3ndrrer & ODD Pepper present. Bill Blough added some information to
the status report Council had received from Shaffer. Problems with the utility
companies should be resolved in two or three weeks. Engineering design for the
downtown area is started. The tower proposed for the northside area has been
approved by FAA, is 175', and does not have to be lighted. The Board of Adjust-
ment will hold a hearing on 11/7 on the exception in the rezoning request.
Problems with bids from contractors were explained, & it is possible that their
own company will build the system. There will be 95 aerial miles and 30 under-
ground miles of cable. Starting in the N.E., then to S.E. then N.W. and
Councilwoman deProsse arrived, 2:20 PM.
then to S.W. areas of the City, building completely around University Heights.
Both Coralville and University Heights have cable franchise on the ballot at
this election. The reception should be ready in the first area by March 1,
1980. Pepper advised that the Broadband Telecommunications Comm. is sending
a letter to Bd. of Adjustment as they felt that the problems raised by not
granting the exception are significant. The tower area is 50'x50', tower is self-
supporting, and will not interfere with regular television. The installation
at the University will be built separately, and paid for by them. Labor
concerns were noted.
JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING 957-1448
Doris Bridgeman presented slides and narration on the programs of the agency.
including Outreach, Supportive Services, Business Help, Resource, Recreation,
Tours, Greenhouse, Visiting, Shoppers service. She explained the difference
between the AARP and the Heritage Agency on Aging, the HAA is concerned with
funding, planning and coordinating, but does not provide direct services.
She called attention to the students helping with the chore project.
CDBG PROJECTS UPDATE Kraft, Hencin present 1448-1648
Hencin advised that the letters re recipients of trees would be delivered this
week. Staffing for the Senior Center was. discussed. Helling will check to
see if funding participation by Johnson County has been settled.
APPOINTMENTS
Board of Appeals will be readvertised, as will Board of Adjustment. All agreed
to appoint Nina Hamilton, 1173 E. Court St. to United Action for Youth Board.
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October 22. 1979
OTHER BUSINESS
Erdahl suggested that Council discuss the memo re lease of space from Henry
Louis, others agreed. Helling will schedule it for informal discussion when
Hayek can be present.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts to adjourn to executive session for
discussion of collective bargaining under Sec. 9.3 on the Police Union
proposal. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present.
Staffinembers present: Helling, Stolfus, Brown. Meeting held in the Conference
Room, 3:35 P.M., as posted. Tape-recorded on Reel H15, Sidel,1698-2287.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret to adjourn, 4:20 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
i Counci members called attention to a change in the meetings for United Way.
Helling will advise if each meeting has been moved up a week.
2. Roberts received a call from Joplin, Mo., regarding Clean Cities application.
As Craig Minter was working on this. Plastino will be asked for the
information.
Meeting ad.iournpd. 4 -in ore
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 23, 1979
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/23/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer,
deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Staffinembers
present: Helling, Hayek, Schmeiser, Chiat, Stolfus, Karr. Council
minutes tape-Wollensak on Tape 79-26, Side 1, 130-376.
Day. Mayor Vevera proclaimed Wednesday, October 24th as United Nation's
Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, 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., 10/9/79,
subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm. -10/3/79; P & Z
Comm. -10/4/79 & 10/11/79; Bd. of Electrical Examiners -8/28/79,
9/14/79, 9/19/79 & 10/3/79; Airport Comm. -10/11/79; Human Rights
Comm. -9/24/79.
Motions: To approve disbursements in amount of $2,179,467.69
for September, 1979, recommended by the Finance Director, subject to
audit.
Resolutions, Book 59: RES. 79-501 p. 1303, ACCEPTING SANITARY
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN KINGDOM SUBDIVISION. RES. 79=502, pp. 1304-
1305, ACCEPTING FY80 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT$ BY L. L. PELLING
CO. RES. 79-503, pp. 1306-1307, ACCEPTING THE BOYRUM STREET
CONNECTION WITH HIGHWAY 6 BYPASS.
Applications for the use of streets and public grounds:
Application from Lynn Sigler for poetry reading in Blackhawk
Minipark on October 20; 1979, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held re the amended final PAD Plan of Ty'n Cae,
Parts 1 and 2. No one appeared.
Joe Grant, Riverside, appeared calling attention to problems workers
had with payment for overtime work for the Hastings Co., who had the
contract for work on Gov. Lucas Square, and requested Council look into
adding provisions in contracts to protect the workers. Information has
been given to the that he City Attorney e
ney wou devenue look into what t. on this Council can dor and willVeveraareport
back.
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Linda Manuel, 212h S. Clinton, appeared regarding the problem of
transportation of nuclear waste, and reported on the State hearing. She
requested Council consider adoption of a resolution supporting IPIRG
proposal to establish a permit system which would not apply to transpor-
tation of medical or defense materials, but just waste; in an attempt to
influence IDOT & DEQ. Manuel was requested to provide a proposed
resolution for Council's study, to be distributed with 10/26 packet.
Mayor Vevera announced three vacancies on the Riverfront Comm. for
three year terms expiring 12/1/82, agenda previously corrected to read
that appointments will be made on December 4.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to appoint Nina Hamilton, 1173
East Court Street, to an unexpired term on the United Action for Youth
Bd., term expiring June 30, 1980. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Vacancies on the Bd. of Adjustment and the Bd. of Appeals will be re -
advertised.
Council discussed requirement in Housing Cade which required a light
switch by the door. Staff to report on number of violations in this area.
Concerning porch railings, it was suggested that 36" height for first
floor installation was appropriate for existing construction. There were
no objections. Melling was requested to convey to Kucharzak that Council
would like the Housing Inspectors to tell them if there are any other
regulations which should be changed.
Acting City Mgr. Helling stated that the letter waiving the time
limit for the R. H. Davis Subd. had been received, so consideration of
denial was not to be added to the agenda. City Atty. Hayek called
attention to ruling by Dist. Court re Oakes Meadow Addn., sustaining the
City's position that Council,had the authority to refuse the subdivision
because, of insufficient access proposed. It also dealt with the division
of property in three or more parts without filing a subdivision plat,
advising that even though the process had taken place over a period of
several years, Council could require the filing of a subdivision plat.
Regarding the material on the second Amerex lawsuit, Hayek presented the
brief as filed, with a chronology, so that Council would get an idea of
the work that goes into a case.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-504, Bk. 59;
p. 1308, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT WITH METRO PAVERS, INC.. TO EXTEND THE AWARD DATE FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 79-505, Bk. 59,
p. 1309, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS - SIDEWALK
REPAIR PROJECT to Streb Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,Io4.40.
all Councilmembers present
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October 23, 1979
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Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-506, Bk. 59,
P. 1310, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPRATMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE TRANSIT
CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FOR FY80. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/p
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn the meeting 8:35 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/23/79, 7:30
P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding.
Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl,
Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera.
Mayor Vevera proclaimed Wednesday, October
24th as United Nation's Day.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, 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., 10/9/79, subject to correction,
as recommended by City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Housing Comm.-IO/3/79; P & Z Comm. -10/4/79 &
10/11/79; Bd. of Electrical Examiners -
8/28/79, 9/14/79, 9/19/79 & 10/3/79; Airport
Comm. -10/11/79; Human Rights Comm. -9/24/79.
Motions: To approve disbursements in
amount of $2,179,467.69 for September, 1979,
recommended by the Finance Director, subject
to audit.
Resolutions, Book 59: RES. 79-501, p.
1303, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN
KINGDOM SUBDIVISION. RES. 79-502, pp. 1304-
1305, ACCEPTING FY80. ASPHALT RESURFACING
PROJECT, BY L. L. PELLING CO. RES. 79-503,
pp. 1306-1307, ACCEPTING THE BOYRUM STREET
CONNECTION WITH HIGHWAY 6 BYPASS.
Applications for the use of streets and
public grounds: Application from Lynn Sigler
for poetry reading in Blackhawk Minipark on
October 20, 1979, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held re the amended final
PAD Plan of Ty'n Cae, Parts 1 and 2.
Joe Grant, Riverside, appeared calling
attention to problems workers had with payment for
overtime work for the Hastings Co., who had the
contract for work on Gov. Lucas Square, and
requested Council look into adding provisions in
contracts to protect the workers. Mayor Vevera
advised that the City Attorney would look into what
Council can do and will report back.
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October 23, 1979
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Linda Manuel, 212h S. Clinton, appeared
regarding the problem of transportation of nuclear
waste, and reported on the State hearing. She
requested Council consider adoption of a resolution
supporting IPIRG proposal to establish a permit
system which would not apply to transportation of
medical or defense materials, but just waste; in an
attempt to influence IDOT & DEQ. Manuel was
requested to provide a proposed resolution for
Council's study, to be distributed with 10/26
packet.
Mayor Vevera announced three vacancies on the
Riverfront Comm. for three year terms expiring
12/1/82, agenda previously corrected to read that
appointments will be made on December 4.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to
appoint Nina Hamilton, 1173 East Court Street, to
an unexpired term on the United Action for Youth
Bd., term expiring June 30, 1980. Motion carried
unanimously, 7/0. Vacancies on the Bd. of
Adjustment and the Bd. of Appeals will be re -
advertised.
Council discussed requirement in Housing Code
which required a light switch by the door. Staff to
report on number of violations in this area.
Concerning porch railings, it was suggested that
36" height for first floor. installation was
appropriate for existing construction. There were
no objections. Helling was requested to convey to
Kucharzak that Council would like the Housing
Inspectors to 'tell them if there are any other
regulations which should be changed.
City Atty. Hayek called attention to ruling by
Dist. Court re Oakes Meadow Addn., sustaining the
City's position that Council had the authority to
refuse the subdivision because of insufficient
access proposed. It also dealt with the division
of property in three or more parts without filing a
subdivision plat, advising that even though the
process had taken place over a period of several
years, Council could require the filing of a
subdivision plat. Regarding the material on the
second Amerex lawsuit, Hayek presented the brief as
filed, with a chronology, so that Council would get
an idea of the work that goes into a case.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt
RES. 79-504, Ok. 59, P. 1308, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
WITH METRO PAVERS, INC. TO EXTEND THE AWARD DATE
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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October 23, 1979
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adopt
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RES. 79-505, Bk. 59, p. 1309, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS - SIDEWALK REPAIR
PROJECT to Streb Construction Co., Inc. for
$85,394.40. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt
RES. 79-506, Bk. 59, p. 1310, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE IOWA DEPRATMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO
PROVIDE TRANSIT CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FOR FY80.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to
adjourn the meeting 8:35 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously, 7/0.
For a more detailed & complete description of
Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office of
City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
s/ B`� E S OLFUS CITY CLERK Submitted
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
NOVEMBER 5, 1979
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 5, 1979, 1:30 PM, in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Neuhauser, deProsse, Vevera, Erdahl, Perret,
(1:40 PM). Absent: Roberts.
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others present for certain
discussions, as noted.
TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel #79-28, Side 1, 698-2360.
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APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BoOthro
! 'n Cae Subd.-Ordinance and Resolutions ready for next week. 700-750
Board of Ad'ustment Special hearing on exception for zoning requested
j y awkeye Ca levision, staff recommending approval. Council did not
want to take a position re the request. A communication has gone from
I the Broadband Communications Commission to the Board of Adjustment.
AGENDA AND COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Regarding minutes of Resources Conservation Comm., Balmer asked 750-960
1 what provisions were made for space for the intern. There is no
permanent space, either they work in Tinklenberg's office or the
conference room.
2. Item 7b. Appointment to special task committee for swimming pool,
to be deferred. Buxton mentioned for citizen representative. Majority
agreed to appoint Roberts to JCRPC Nominatinn Committee.
j 3. It was suggested that applicants for the Library Board be
j contacted in regard to vacancies on other Boards & Commissions.
4. Item 3,d.1, Plastino's memo in regard to Grizel proposal concerning
no -parking signs. City Mgr. Berlin asked that Plastino be allowed
to show the changes on a map to Councilmembers at informal session.
.5. Council discussed whether or not there should be a Council policy
acknowledging concern over city employees when they are injured,
f It was decided that the Mayor would send a letter.
j SPRUCE STREET DRAINAGE Schmadeke present.
Schmadeke explained the three options. Council discussed results of 960-1308
cleaning out the ditch and cutting down the high portion. Grading
of three yards would be needed. A project could be funded with Block
Grant Funds, and installation of a pipe would make it maintenance free.
Staff was asked to re-examine the possibility of having the residents
grade down the yards, the City would clean out the ditch, with the
understanding that if that doesn't improve the problem, the City would
Put in the pipe,
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA BASKETBALL ARENA
Randall Bezanson, Richard Gibson and Max Hawkins, for the University of Iowa,
were present to discuss the slides shown for the project which included
Outdoor Recreation SpaceRemodeling the Fieldhouse, and schematic
design for the Arena, which will house intercollegiate athletics
estimates are 'in budget'. Construction of the new road to connect
With Woolf Ave.
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to serve both hospital and athletic complexes was explained. Also a
new west entrance to campus, junction with Hwy. 6/218 will be needed at
a cost of $550,000, which can be funded by IDOT as a primary, secondary
highway. Bezanson proposed that under Chapter 307.A.5 of the Iowa Code,
the City request an appropriation of $1,300,000 from the General Assembly
to be given to the Executive Council for the construction of the road up
from the intersection of Hwy. 6/218. No funding would be required from
the City. The University would build the road for the City and then the
City would dedicate the road to the University.
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The following topics were also discussed: traffic projections, signalization,
bikepaths, possible City work on Newton Road. There were no objections by
Councilmembers to adding a Preliminary Resolution to the 11/13 agenda.
RALSTON CREEK WATERSHED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN Plastino present. 1308-1754
j Plastino reported on the meeting with Regina Schoolboard. Atty. Meardon
will be sending the City the outcome of that meeting re the North Branch
' dam. Staff will continue design, but will stop short of construction
depending on the outcome of the litigation. Land acquisiton for the
South Branch dam is going well, altho land costs were high. There was
not enough HCDA funding for this,so money from the N. Branch funds was
used, so increased funding will need to be budgeted for N. Branch dam
in the next budget.
A report is out regarding Channel Improvements, $2,091, 000. funding package
over a 4 year period, from unknown federal funds, bond issue or massive
special assessments. $635,000 for land acquisition. This can be discussed
with budget discussion. Council will be asked to consider the idea of a
drainage crew on a 4-6 month basis, working thruout the City. Plastino
noted a shortage of Road Use Tax funds for operating expenses in the street
program this year. E.P.A. does not fund storm sewer projects. Any project
would be an increase level of service in the operations budget. Neuhauser
I suggested that additional property tax received from improvements in the
Small Cities area could be ear -marked for Ralston Creek improvements,
Staff to report on amount with next report. Timeschedule for purchase of land for
sewer plant will be reported on by Dietz. Informationon how the river
will be helped will be needed. Several concerns need to be discussed.
jSIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL PROGRAM Kucharzak, Seydel, Stockman present 1754-2360
Kucharzak's memo outlining the program was noted. Council discussed use
of personnel, need for concensus on level of enforcement, fee structure,
y priority system by districts, assistance for elderly and handicapped. Staff
will investigate how to decide on eligibility. Council asked that there
j be limited snow plowing of parks until people can get out of their homes.
The consensus of Council was that basically the program made sense, will
start with existing personnel, work out purchase of equipment, have lots
of publicity, increase the costs, utilize magistrate's court.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl to adjourn to
executive session, :30 P.M in the Conference Room, for discussion of (Fire)
collective bargaining under Sec. 9.3. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
5/0, Mayor Vevera out of the room, Roberts absent. Staffinembers present:
Berlin,
Side 2, 1-284. HMoved9byVPeorret,BsecondedabydEroep
dahlto
& adjourn, 5:15 PM,
Motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Roberts absent, deProsse left meeting at
5:10 PM.
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