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Home My WebLink About1979-11-13 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES November 13, 1979 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/13/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: deProsse. Staffinembers ,present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Plastino, Vitesh, Seydel, Fowler, Stolfus, Karr. Council minutes Tape-recorded on Tape 79-26, Side 1, 1704 - End. Mayor Vevera proclaimed November 15, 1979 as the Great American % /0` Smokeout Day, and November 14, 1979 as National Operating Nurse Day. aro 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., 10/13/79, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecommunications Comm. - 10/16/79; Committee on Community Needs - 10/31/79; Planning and 'Zoning Comm. - 11/1/79; Civil Service Comm. - 10/16/79. Permit Resolutions, Book 59, as recommended by the City Clerk: RES. 79-524, p. 1328, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 79-525, p. 1329, SUNDAY SALES FOR EARLE N. GRUESKIN dba DIVIDEND BONDED GAS, 302 S. Dubuque. RES. 79-526, p. 1330, APPROVING CIGARETTE REFUND. RES. 79-527, Bk. 59, p. 1331, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 4, 1979, ON WHETHER A BEER AND LIQUOR LICENSE ISSUED TO MAG00'S, INC. SHOULD BE REVOKED OR SUSPENDED FOR VIOLATION OF SECTION 123.96 OF THE CODE OF IOWA. "V_ RES. 79-528, Bk. 59, P. 1332, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR MERCER PARK BASEBALL DIAMOND LIGHTING PROJECT, by Fandel, Inc. Correspondence referred to the City Manager for reply: Ltrs. from Theresa Semel, Jay Semel, and Diana Semel re transit services on X119 Denbigh Dr. Applications for use of Public Grounds and Streets approved: request from United Way of Johnson County to erect the "United Way 2119 Thermometer" in Blackhawk Minipark. Mayor Vevera repeated the public hearing as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that ORD. 79-2980, Bk. 15, p. 150, AMENDING THE FINAL PAD OF TY'N CAE, PARTS 1 AND 2, be passed and A71, 6 adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIIIES I Council Activities AM N?mber 13, 1979 Page 2 Moved'by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-529, Bk. 59, pp. 1333-1334, APPROVING THE AMENDED FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL 'aaL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF LOT 90, TY'N CAE, PART 2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-530, Bk. 59, pp. 1335-1337, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF LOT 90 TY'N aLal',_ CAE, PART 2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. A public hearing was held on the vacation of the right-of-way of Grant Court between Grant Street and Rundell Street. Allen Wolfe, 1210 Grant Ct., appeared re west side of Grant Street and water drainage aV problems. Audrey Scott, 502 Grant Street, appeared and expressed concern to Council re (Section D of Storm Water Management Plan) possible flooding of intersection. Councilmember Erdahl stated the consensus of the Council at an informal meeting was to vacate the street, but agreeing that it was not a viable place for public housing. A public hearing was held re the vacation of the right-of-way of Fifth Avenue north of F Street to Muscatine Avenue. No one appeared.�`� A motion setting a public hearing on December 4, 1979; n the rezoning of the north 181 feet of a parcel of land located at the northeast corner of the intersection of West Benton Street and Westgate Street fro to R3 was removed from f/" �LR�A thh a enda at informal Council meeting. 0115 06Ae4;11 ipc�uded� a/ky' W% .1 Gehhow} Joe Grant, Riverside, Iowa, appeared re problem previously explained concerning Hasting Co., noting that the company was still working in Iowa City. Atty. Hayek advised that the matter would be scheduled for discussion at the informal Council meeting next Monday. Niel Ritchie, 732 Manor Drive, appeared requesting Council examination of weapons ordinance. John Suchomel, 330 N. Lucas, appeared re Christmas shopping parking alternatives. a% Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to appoint the following individuals to a special task committee of the Iowa City Community School District re construction of indoor swimming facilities: Mary Neuhauser - :gZ elected official, Dick Buxton - citizen representative, and an administrator to be appointed by the Park & Recreation Comm. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, deProsse absent. City Mgr. Berlin will check to see when the Housing Commission is planning to meet with other groups in the City concerning interpretation x/,29 of the Housing Code. He also answered the question re Summit Street, advising that the request was for regulation of truck traffic. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-531, Bk. 59, p. 1338, AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR RAMP B, BLOCK 64, DOWNTOWN PARKING 2 3 FACILITY to Knutson Construction Company. Memo from City Manager noted. Ernie Lehman reported on a meeting of the 7jwntown Merchants where there MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES FIOInES Cn lncil Activities f`mber 13, 1979 Page 3 was unanimous consensus that the start of the second ramp was imperative. They requested that parking spaces be put wherever they can be, to alleviate parking problems. They will revitalize the Park & Shop program. During Council discussion of alternatives, the suggestion was made that construction in College St. lot could be phased to provide maximum number of spaces. Staff will pursue use of Granddaddy's parking lot with shuttle bus service. Affirmative roll call vote, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-532, Bk. 59, p. 1339, ADOPTING THE RALSTON CREEK WATERSHED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AS THE GUIDE FOR ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE RALSTON CREEK WATERSHED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-533, Bk. 59, p. 1340, APPROVING THE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH SOIL TESTING SERVICES, INC. of Cedar Rapids. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 79-534, Bk. 59, p. 1341, APPROVING OFFICIAL STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM for FY '81-'85. Councilpersons Neuhauser, Roberts, and Perret '/ called attention to disagreement with several items listed. City Mgr. Berlin asked that the minutes reflect that this Resolution is needed to comply with State requirements and does not represent the Council's policy decisions regarding capital items in the budget. Resolution adopted, 5/1, on following roll call vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Perret. Absent: deProsse. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-535, Bk. 59, pp. 1342-1344, APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA for easements for Corridor Sewer Project. Public Works Director explained the j need for employee as requested. City Manager stated that this expenditure would tend to minimize City liability. Resolution adopted 4/2, on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Perret, Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl. Nays: Neuhauser, Roberts. Absent: deProsse. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 79-536, Bk. 59, pp. 1345-1346, EXPRESSING AN INTENT UNIVERSITY OF I WA IN EFFORTS TOOBTAIN LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS WFOR THE -21, CONSTRUCTION OF A ROAD TO THE HAWKEYE SPORTS ARENA AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. Affirmative roll -q call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 79-537, Bk. 59, p. 1347, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL BY ESTABLISHING A PAY RANGE FOR THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK. Affirmative roll call ;2/31 vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to defer consideration on an ordinance dedicating certain city property for park purposes (Hickory Ili ll Park). Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, deProsse absent. 2L 7 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAP RAP145-DES 1101MES Moved -by B carried unanimot Cry ncil Activities ember 13, 1979 Page 4 '1 City of Iowa Clt- �- MEMORANDUM DATE: November 9, 1979 IO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding industrial revenue bonds. Copy of letter from Mayor Vevera to the Iowa Department of Environmental Quality regarding the regulation of radioactive material shipments. Copy of letter from Congressman Leach to UMPA and the Federal Highway Administration regarding Iowa City's status as an SMSA. Memorandum from the Department of Housing and Inspection Services regarding income limits - Section 8. Copy of letter received by the Department of Housing and Inspection Services regarding snow removal. Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding downtown maintenance. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Handicapped spaces, Block 83/84 Garage b. Spruce Street Drainage c. Letter to John T. Nolan regarding petition from residents of Summit Street Quarterly reports from all departments for the first quarter FY 80. Minutes of staff meeting, October 31, 1979 Copies of press releases regarding city services during holidays. Memorandum from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding human service agency funding requests, 0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.DES MOINES 1 City of Iowa MEMORANDUM DATE: November 9, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding industrial revenue bonds. Copy of letter from Mayor Vevera to the Iowa Department of Environmental Quality regarding the regulation of radioactive material shipments. Copy of letter from Congressman Leach to UMPA and the Federal Highway { Administration regarding Iowa Cit ' Y s status as an SMSA. Memorandum from the Department of Housing and Inspection Services regarding income limits - Section B. Copy of letter received by the Department of Housing and Inspection Services regarding snow removal. Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding downtown maintenance. i Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Handicapped spaces, Block 83/84 Garage b• Spruce Street Drainage c. Letter to John T. Nolan regarding petition from residents of Summit Street Quarterly reports from all departments for the first quarter FY 80. Minutes of staff meeting, October 31, 1979 1 Copies of press releases regarding city services during holidays. Memorandum from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission regarding human service agency funding requests, I — i I I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RANDS -DES MOINES