HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-01-04 Council minutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
JANUARY 4, 1977
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Iowa. City Council, reg. session, 1/4/77,
7:30 P.M., Civic Center. Councilmembers
present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neu -
hauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Mayor
Neuhauser presiding.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, that
the following agenda items & recommenda -I
tions in Consent Calendar be approved and/
or adopted as amended:
Approval of off. actions of reg. Council
mtg. of 12/21/76, subj. to correction, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.
mtg. of 12/13/76.
Resolution #77 -1, as recorded in Res.
Book 38 p. 1, approving Class C Beer
Permit"appl., 7- Eleven Store, 820 -1st Ave..
Letter, from Raymond E. Morgan re: traffic
problemsreferred to Public Works.
> Affirmative roll call vote, unanimous, all
k Councilmembers present:'
r„ _::The City;Mgr. pointed out that the parking
fine had not been decreased in preparation
of.; the: budget., deProsse advised that she
favored decreasing the fine. The City 14gr.
? advised .that :Mr.`Zuchelli's position was
that .he does not recommend that the College
Block Bldg.; and the Dottie Dunn Hat Shop
:bldg. be sold separately, and he.would ask
Zuchelli to put this in writing.
CiAncilman` .Selzer .reported on the mtg. that
' fSe,and City Mgr. Berlin held with Mayor
taab "and Councilman Breese of University
Heights concerning possible alternatives re
the serv. contract: .(1) someway of Univ.
" Hts. coming up with other income to pay
their fair share,.& (2) possible annexation.
Selzer'also.noted that most businesses pay
bills once a'month & asked whether or not
;'the City should.do this.
Mgr:, Berlin: announced that public hear-
'' ing on HCDA' programs would not be held on
the `Ilth' "but on the 18th, as the Council
will be discussing Comm. on Commun. Needs
recommendations on the 10th, & there will
not be.-time to publicize Council's recom-
mendations: Moved by Selzer, seconded by
.deProsse, that public hearing on HCDA prog.
be held 1118/77', 7:30 P.M. Motion carried.
r Public Hearing was held on appl. submitted
by;Ty'n Cae, Inc. to. rezone 46.4 acre tract
located E. of Mormon Trek Blvd. & No. of
City limits from R1A_to RIB Zone.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to
adopt RESOLUTION #77 -2, as recorded in Res.
Book 38, p. 2, AUTHORIZING MEMBERS OF CITY
COUNCIL & ADM. STAFF OF THE CITY TO PARTI-
CIPATE AS NON- VOTING 14EMBERS IN IOWA CITY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, all -present. Councilman
Balmer commended the City Mgr. for opening
dialogue again with Chamber of Commerce.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to
adopt RESOLUTION #77 -3, as recorded in Res.
Book 38, pp. 3 & 4, APPROVING AUDITOR'S
PLAT NO. 32, SUBMITTED BY R. M. BOGGS CO.,
INC.: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, INC.: CAPITOL
PROPANE GAS CO., INC.: DRUG FAIR: L. L.
PELLING CO. & WOLF CONSTR., INC. P.& Z
Commr. Jane Jakobsen was present for dis-
cussion. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, all present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to ad-
journ. Motion carried, 8:00 P.M.
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
q� ARY C N UHAU�
Cs MAYOR
ABBIE STOLFUS
CITY CLERK --
January 18, 1977
MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIO F COUNCIL
.• DECEMBER 21, 1W
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Iowa City City Council, reg. session,
12/21/76, 7:30 P.M., Civic Center. Coun-
cilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse,
Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera. Absent:
Perret. Mayor Neuhauser presiding.
Jim Larew appeared & extended an invita-
tion to the public to participate singing
Christmas carols Dec. 23 at Black Hawk Park.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, that
the following agenda items & recommenda-
tions in the Consent Calendar be approved
and /or adopted as amended:
Approval of off. actions, reg. Council
mtg., 12/7/76, subject to correction, as
recommended by City Clerk.
_Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Civil Serv.
_ Comm. 11/30/76; Airport Comm. -
10/21/76 & 11/18/76; Housing Comm. -
'11/10/76 & 11/17/76; Comm. on Community
Needs - ,12/1/76 & 12/7/76; Riverfront
Comm. 12/9/76; P & R Comm. - 12/8/76.
Permit Res.', as recorded in Res. Book 37,
as recommended by City Clerk: Res. #76-
448, p. 660, Approving Class C Liquor
'}- License Appl. for Lazy Leopard Lounge,
112 Wright St. Res. #76 -449, p. 661,
Approving Refund of Cigarette Permit,
Highland Ave. D -X. Res. #76 -450, p. 662,
Approving Refund of Cigarette Permit,
Motions: Approving Petition for Suspen-
sion of Taxes, Mildred Jennings, 815
River St., as recommended by City Clerk &
City Atty. Setting public hearing on
1/11/77, to review proposed comm. dev.
projects funded with C.D.B.G. funds.
Corr.: Petition from Iowa City residents
to have a11.ey paved (alley opening.to
Dodge & Johnson Sts., bounded by Daven-
port & Bloomington Sts), referred to
Public Works Dept.
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous,
with Perret absent.
Moved by Balmer and seconded by Foster to
adopt the RES. NAMING A CERTAIN PARK LO-
CATED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS, as Wetherby
Park. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, Foster,
Selzer. Nays: deProsse, Neuhauser, Vevera.
Absent: Perret. Motion failed, 3/3. The
Mayor stated that the item would be sent
back to the ark naming comm. There were
no objectii .
City Mgr. Berlin explained that concerning
the hearing for area residents re: purchase
of the Hayek property adjacent to Happy
Hollow Park, Council's i ^tent was that the
residents come to any meeting and speak
during Public Discussion instead of setting
a public hearing. Wayne Begley, represent-
ing the group who presented the petition .
for purchase of park land, was present &
asked that their group be officially in-
cluded on an agenda. Mayor Neuhauser ex-
plained Council's intention to purchase
the land to further the siormwater manage-
ment program.
Mayor Neuhauser announced there were 2 va-
cancies on the Bd. of Appeals with terms
expiring 12/31/79, and 1 vacancy on the
Bd. of Exam. of Plumbers (Master Plumber)
with term expiring 12/31/78. She indicated
the appointments will be made at 1/25/77
mtg. Moved by Selzer, seconded by deProsse,
to request the existing member of the Bd.
of Appeals to serve until replacement has
been made. Motion carried, 6/0 with Perret
absent.
Councilwoman deProsse moved, Councilman
Selzer seconded, to approve the Mayor's
appointment of John McLaughlin, 1715 Roch-
ester Ct., to fill the vacancy on the P & R
Comm, for a 4 -yr. term expiring 1/1/81.
Motion carried, 6/0, with Perret absent.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to
approve the appointment of Dr. Robin Powell,
330 Ferson Ave., as the School Bd. rep. to
the P & R Comm. for a lryr. term beginning
10/1/76, and expiring 10/1/77. Motion car-
ried, 6/0, with Perret absent.
Councilman Vevera announced he would be on
vacation 1/17 & 1/18/77. Councilman Selzer
requested that bds. & comms. furnish min-
utes as soon as possible after their mtgs.
In addition, he read an article entitled,
"The Raid on the Public Treasury," and
asked all to think where they fell in the
categories mentioned.
Councilman Balmer requested Council consid-
eration of the Ord. Amending the Zoning
Ord, by repealing requirements concerning
Portable Signs. Council discussed the 20
pages of revisions presented concerning the
complete ordinance. P & Z Commr. Dick Blum
appeared. Moved by deProsse and seconded by
Vevera that Council request P & Z Comm, con-
sider, as soon as possible, the 20 -page re-
visions for the Sign Ord. as drafted by the
Sign Ord, Comm. There was a consensus to
add to previous motion the words, "that
special emphasis be taken on the question of
portable signs." Motion to efer to P & Z
carried, 5/1, Selzer votinwo."
Moved by Foster and seconded by Balmer
that the ORD. REPEALING REQUIREMENTS FOR
PORTABLE SIGNS be considered and given 1st
vote for passage. Atty. Bowlin advised
Council of other legal considerations to
be met. Motion was withdrawn.
Council discussed the metered parking
spaces in front of the Campus Security.
It was pointed out that City vehiclesabide
by the University traffic rules and pay
parking fees & fines. It was suggested
the City Mgr. could look at a trade -off
with the University.
City Mgr. Berlin requested an Executive
Session following this meeting to discuss
negotiations.
Public hearing was held on proposed plans,
specifications, contracts, & estimated
costs for the policewomen's locker room
facility. No one appeared.
The Mayor opened the public hearing on the
proposal of the City to apply for an Ia.
Dept. of Trans. Operating & Capital Grant.
City Mgr.. Berlin explained that the finan-
cial information related solely to operat-
ing expenses,and an additional $20,730 had
been added as the City's matching funds to
the grant. Public hearing closed.
Public hearing was held on the amendment
of FY 77 budget ending 6/30/77. No one
appeared.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, that
ORD. #76 -2822, as recorded in .Ord. Book 10,
pp: 80 & 81, •AMENDING ORD. NO. 2359 (CHAP.
9.54 OF THE M.C. OF IOWA CITY, IA.) BY EN-
ACTING A NEW SEC. WHICH PROHIBITS RETALIA-
TORY CONDUCT AGAINST TENANTS BY THE OWNERS
A OPERATORS OF MOBILE HOME PARKS be pass -
e8 and adopted. Sally Walker, member of
A.O.M.H., appeared. After a brief discus-
sion in reference to Co. participation, the
Ord, received an affirmative roll call vote,
with Perret absent. Ord. adopted, 6/0.
Moved by Selzer & seconded by Balmer to
adopt the RES. APPROVING AUDITORS PLAT #32,
SUBMITTED BY R. M. BOGGS CO., INC.; BUSI-
NESS DEV., INC.; CAPITOL PROPANE GAS CO.,
INC.; DRUG FAIR; L. L. PELLING CO.; AND
WOLF CONSTR., INC. Atty. Bowlin relayed
City Atty. Hayek's request that the res.
be deferred for 1 week. Moved by Balmer,
seconded by Foster, to defer action to 1
week. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Perret absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, to
adopt RES. #76 -451, as recorded in Res.
Book 37, pp. 663 -669, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
OF AGREEME BETWEEN THE IA. DEPT. OFTR.4NS.
& THE CITY IA. CITY FOR THE INSTALLA-
TION OF A ICLE ACTUATED TRAFFIC SIGNAL
AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE EXTENSION OF
U.S. HWY. 6 & SYCAMORE ST. Roll call:
Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse.
Nays: Foster Res. adopted, 5/1, with
Perret absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, to
adopt RES. #76 -452, as recorded in Res.
Book 37, p. 670, AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF
SPECIAL ASST. CITY ATTY. (Wm. Meardon) FOR .
POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF PARK PROPERTY (own-
ed by the Hayek family). Affirmative roll
call vote, unanimous, 6/0; Perret absent.
City Mgr. Berlin suggested deletion of the
word "estimated" in #2 & in the title of
the RES. #76 -453, as recorded in Res. Book
37, p. 671, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MGR- TO
EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS PURCHASES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDG-
ET & TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC IM-
PROVEMENTS WHEN THE TOTAL COST OF SUCH .
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DOES NOT EXCEED THE SUM
OF $10,000.00. Moved by Selzer & seconded
by deProsse to so amend the res. Motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to
adopt the Res. #76 -453, as amended. Af:
firmative roll call vote was unanimous,
6/0, Perret absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, to
adopt RES. #76 -454, recorded in Res. Book
37, pp. 672 -675, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
CONTRACT FOR IN -BUS ADV. IN THE IOWA CITY
TRANSIT SYSTEM BETWEEN THE CITY AND COMMU-
NICATIONS, for placing pdv. on City buses.
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous,
6 /0, Perret absent.
Moved by Foster & seconded by deProsse to
adopt the RES. ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE FOR
NOTIFICATION AND SELECTION OF CONTRACTORS
FOR HOUSING REHAB. PROG. Councilman Selzer
asked for more information concerning Para -
graphs 42 & #3. Moved by Selzer & seconded
by deProsse that the res. be deferred for
more information. Motion carried.
Council discussed the University request .
for informational signs and their place-
ment. The request has been approved by
the Ia. Dept. of Trans., the City Public
Works & Traffic Engineering Depts. Moved
by Selzer & seconded by Vevera to refer the
request to the P & Z Comm. for their advice,
Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Selzer,
Vevera. Nays: Foster, Neuhauser. Motion
carried, 4/2, Perret absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to
adopt RES. #76 -455, as recorded in Res.
Book 37, pp. 676 -677, AUTHORIZING CITY
-CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF CATION & DE
SIGN APPROVAL REQUEST' FORW 14USCATINE
AVE. IMPROVEMENTS PROJ. Affirmative roll
call vote was unanimous, Perret absent.
'Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to
.adopt RES. ;#76 -456, as recorded in Res.
Book 37, pp. 678 -679, AUTHORIZING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF "AN OPPORTUNITY
FOR PUBLIC HEARING" FOR THE MUSCATINE AVE.
IMPROVEMENT PROJ. Affirmative roll call
vote, unanimous, Perret absent.
Councilwoman deProsse moved, Councilman
- Foster seconded, to adjourn the meeting
to Executive Session, to discuss litiga-
tion. 'Affirmative roll call vote was
unanimous, with Perret absent. (9:25 P.M.).
A more complete description of Council
e.ctivities is on file in the office of the
City ,Clerk.
MARY C. NEUHAUSER
MAYOR
ABBIE STOLFUS
4, 1977
CITY CLERK January
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
DECINBER 20, 1976
1:30 P.M.
IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL INFORMAL GOUNCIL DISCUSSION: December 20, 1976 at
the Conference Room at the Civic Center, 1:30 P.M.
COIINCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Balmer, Ferret, Poster, Selzer, Vevera,
deProsse. Absent ; None.
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Kraft, Morgan, Vann.
i Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding.
ZONING APPLICATIONS- Senior Planner Don Schmeiser was present for discussion.
A. Auditor's Plat 32. Was added to the agenda by the legal staff. Res-
olution spells out that it does not fulfill the requirements of the
` subdivision plat.
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]tem N14 -City Manager Berlin explained that the same heads would be used
for the signals, but new arms, etc. He advised that D.O.T. will
h, not participate in funding of the Wardway intersection until there
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Item #3e-
Council will decide later if they want to do this paving as an
�j assessment project, paid for by property owners.
Item M19 -The City Manager advised that staff had been working on this for
Ja a long time. It was noted that the signs for the University would
be lighted. The City Manager was directed to investigate further
concerning lighting, size, conflicts with the sign ordinance, and
whether or not they are near residences.
The contract will he modified to reflect this.
Item #3b-Concern was expressed over statement in Parks f, Rec. Dec. 8th minutes
that residents could not get on the Council Agenda, it was pointed
out that any resident can speak during Public Discussion at any
meeting. The City Manager presented the reasons for hiring the
spnclal attorney now. The Schlaegel land mentioned Is adjacent to
Hickory Hill Park. It is budgeted under HCCA.
Item
#3b- Councilman Selzer requested that minutes from Boards and Commissions
be more current.
Item
#4b-Council discussed the naming of parks. Clerk Abbie Stolfus advised
that there is a policy.
Item
#10 -The City Manager answered several questions concerning the Mass
Transit Grant application, advising that BC /BS covers a 2 year
period. No income from bus advertising is shown. The City Manager
was asked to investigate a difference between the memo and the
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1st sheet of the application. He advised that a senior driver will
assume responsibility for operations supervisor, this will not
increase the number of employees in the transit division.
Item
k16 The City Manager was asked to check the wording in the Code of town
in regard to the use of the word, 'estimated'.
Item
017•A change in the In -Bus Advertising contract was noted. The employees
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of the City will not be changing the cards. Council discussed use
of unrented spaces by the City. Vnughn from "Communications" agreed.
The contract will he modified to reflect this.
Item #3b-Concern was expressed over statement in Parks f, Rec. Dec. 8th minutes
that residents could not get on the Council Agenda, it was pointed
out that any resident can speak during Public Discussion at any
meeting. The City Manager presented the reasons for hiring the
spnclal attorney now. The Schlaegel land mentioned Is adjacent to
Hickory Hill Park. It is budgeted under HCCA.
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AGENDA CONTINUED
Item
921/22 -At next Monday's Informal meeting, the provisions that the Engineering
Staff is making to eventually connect Muscatine Avonuo to Scott Blvd.
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will be discussed. Several Councilmembers agreed that there should be
a public hearing.
Item
93b- Sturgis Corners is where Wandys Hamburgers will be. Council and staff
should discuss maintenance of the strip along the river, and who should own
right -of -way along the river, with the Riverfront Commission. The staff
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will present information on this at an informal meeting soon.
Item
920 -The legal department will be asked whether the City or the Local Public
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Agency owns Block 82. The item will be taken off the agenda this week.
Item
93b- Housing Commission Nov. 17th minutes - Housing Commissioner Bob Hibbs was
asked how the Commission was going to provide housing for Section 23
recipients who cannot afford to pay the fair market rents ,ler Section 8.
Hibbs replied that hopefully the fair market rent structure will be re-
viewed after January 20th. It was pointed out that Seydel had discuss -
ed the problem this morning with Congressman -elect Leach.
COUNCIL TIME
Several Councilmembers were opposed to the City Manager's request as outlined
in his memo of December 15th. He asked to submit an application to the Inter-
(; , national City Management Association to be a member of the second European Project
Team. The visit would be in March when the City will be busy with urban renewal
project. It was noted that it was vital to oversee the budget, etc., because of
the changeover in the Finance Department.
The letter from University President Boyd, as received by Council was discussed.
It was suggested that a letter be written saying that a study would be inappropriate
because of Council's decision made last week. The Mayor advised that an answer
had been written saying these things. The City Manager had met with Boyd this
morning. He would be plLasedto have Mr. Zuchelli and our staff work with their
staff.
` Mayor Neuhauser noted appreciation of Carol's memo identifying issues as a result
of Council's meeting on City Goals and Objectives.
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The City Manager outlined the Snow Policy as follows: The Public Works Department
will exercise judgment. They will salt and sand, depending on conditions, the
arterials, the bus routes, the hills, but not routinely salt and sand level
residential streetsr if there are extreme conditions, they will be. There were
no objections from Councilmembers.
Veenstra and Kimm and Public Works have discussed the inflow /infiltration Analysis
and possible locations for the Treatment Plant. A short status report will be
presented to Council later.
Mayor Neuhauser restated the understanding the Council would have with the Chamber
of Commerce concerning membership. All agreed that the City would pay for the
maps and there would be staff people on the committees but they would not vote.
A resolution will be presented later.
She presented a last of questions on economic development as discussed with the
Chamber and University, to get people interested in the Ideas. She had discussed
these with Zuchelli who will have it confidential memo for Council sometime in
January. The City Manager noted that these questions provide a framework
within which to discuss these matters during the '78 budget discussions.
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Council Discussion
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Mayor Neuhauser explained the reason for the article in the packet about making
New York smaller. It had great applicability to Iowa City in that the whole
question of looking at a City as two parts, one as the political city and the
other the economic city, and in order to maintain the services and fuctions of
city government, you have to have an economic city,
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY '78 MBG BUDGET
The Mayor noted that the report on the proposal for the '78 budget for use
of Community Development Block Grant allocation of $2,061,000 would be given
by Andrea Hauer., CCN Comm. Chairman. She gave an explanation of each program,
as explained with the memo of 12/9/76. The recommendations are as follows:
Urban Renewal $ 1112,000
Code Enforcement 15,000
Housing Rehabilitation 350,000
Ralston Creek 500,000
Johnson Co. Assoc. Retarded Citizens S0,000
Conklin Lane Shelter 4,500
Comprehensive Planning 130,000
Old Post Office 250,000
Mayor's Youth Program 3,000
Recycling /Energy Conservation S0,000
Happy Hollow Park S0,000
Rape Victim Advocacy Program 1,500
Old Brick 40,000
j Buses for HandicaDDed and Elderlv 30,000
Continvencv 14,800
Administration 160,000
2,061,000
It was pointed out that Comprehensive Plan Staffing is in addition to the city's
financial obligation to Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. Mayor
Neuhaaser made a general observation. She is not very optimistic about Community
Development being renewed in the same form. If we retain the funding in the
original program, that is as good as the City is going to get. She asked that,
given that, or given the fact that it might be wo rsu, had the committee considered
this, making the recommendations for one year -one shot programs. Hauer replied
that it was one of the criteria they used for making decisions.
Council discussed the Mayor's Youth Program, Energy Conservation, and Old Brick.
James Anderson, James Harris, Atty. John Nolan, William Dennis (CCN), Flo
Stockman (P$R) and Bob Hibbs (HC) were present for discussion of Old Brick.
Concerning buses for the elderly, Don Schaefer said the State grant will
:: .. not provide for capital outlay matching funds for over $2,000. UWA will not
consider grants unless there is transit consolidation for this area, Council-
.?- - man Balmer requested an update on the previous year's program. Mayor Neuhauscr
. expressed concern over the Ralston Creek funding. Council discussed funding,
and the basic intent of the HCDA program. A memo on the breakdown for $160,000 -
Administration, was requested.
City Manager Neal Berlin advised that as Council was not on schedule, the exec-
utive session for evaluation of the City Manager would be rescheduled.
PY 177 BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Controller Debbie Rauh explained how the year-end balance is decided. The
Perpetual Core fund will be replaced M one transaction,
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The City Manager explained that the budget amendments were coining curlier in the
year, so Council could see what the financial situation was before they got into
the FY 178 budget. Ile noted that the Appeal Board did penalize us last year for
being prudent, and this year the staff will try to stay under the 7% limitation
for the budget. It was nosed that in computing year -end balances, you have to
allow for union negotiations. When the item says 'fund balance', it means
transferred in from the general fund balance_
Councilman Perret suggested using the $106,000 Mass Transit Grant to expand the
program, but coming up with adaitonal revenue from increase in charges for FY177
sanitation, instead of reducing the mass transit deficit in the budget.
+ Other members wanted to maintain the level of service. The City Manager
stated that the maintenance building was not adequate for servicing of the
buses. He also noted that to keep under the 7% increase allowed fir FY178
that the proposed increase in property tax will not even meet the L- lective Bargaining
increases. Perret asked for information on costs, and mechanics and problems involved
in having service until 10 PM. The City Manager noted that this would be reviewed
with Council at the next informal meeting.
Mayor Neuhauser suggested that the garbage will pay for itself, not permit in-
creases in other services. Council was unanimous that they would maintain the
six services at least at the present level of service,�w the only, way to do
+ this would be to have a fee for garbage collection. cSh e %M%4
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The City Manager presented a synopsis of comments from staff evaluations of
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the City. Manager, for the Council to use With their discussion later.
Mayor Neuhauser announced that the Iowa City Curaunity School Board - Johnson County
Board of Supervisors and City of Iowa City Council would now go into session for
a °Conference Board Meeting. Adjourned, 4:25 PM.
Council reconvened in informal session at 4:40 P.M. It was moved by Foster and
seconded by Perret to adjourn to executive .session for discussion of appointment
to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Upon roll call Balmer, deProsse,
Foster,. Neuhauser, Perret and Vevera voted ' aye'. Motion carried 6/0,
Selzer voting 'no'. Meeting adjourned, 4:30 PM.
Tape recorded on Reel #42.
Correspondence: Petition from Iowa City residents to
have alley paved (alley opening to Dodge & Johnson
Streets, bounded by Davenport & Bloomington Streets) ,
referred to Public Works Dept.
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, with Perret absent
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 21, 1976
7:30 P.M.
Iowa City City Council, regular session, 12/21/76, at
7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present:
Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera. Absent:
Perret. Mayor Neuhauser presiding.
Jim Larew appeared and extended an invitation to the
public to participate singing Christmas carols on Thursday, 7:30 PM
December 23, at Black Hawk Park. A band played two Christmas
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carols.
It was moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, that the
following agenda items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be approved and /or adopted as amended:
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Approval of official actions, regular Council meeting,
12/7/76, subject to correction, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
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- Minutes of Boards and Commission: Civil Service Comm. -
11/30/76; Airport Comm. - 10/21/76 & 11/18/76; Housing
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Comm. - 11/10/76 & 11/17/76; Committee on Community
Needs - 12/1/76 & 12/ 7/76; Riverfront Comm. - 12/9/76;
Parks & Rec. Comm. - 12/8/76.
Permit Res.,as recorded in Resolution Book 37, as rec-
ommended by the City Clerk: Resolution #76 -448, page
660, Approving Class C Liquor License Application for
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Lazy Leopard Lounge, 112 Wright St. Resolution #76-
449, page 661, Approving Refund of Portion of Cigarette
Permit to Central Vendors for the Highland Avenue D -X.
Resolution #76 -450, page 662, Approving Refund of Por-
tion of Cigarette Permit to Central Vendors for the
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Motions: Approving Petition for Suspension or Remission
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of Taxes on Account of Age or Infirmity for Mildred L.
Jennings, 815 River St., as recommended by the City
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Clerk and the City Attorney. Setting public hearing on
January 11, 1977, to review proposed community develop-
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ment projects funded with Community Development Block
Grant funds. Mayor Neuhauser formally announced the
public hearing (CDBG funds) to be held Jan. 11, 1977.
Correspondence: Petition from Iowa City residents to
have alley paved (alley opening to Dodge & Johnson
Streets, bounded by Davenport & Bloomington Streets) ,
referred to Public Works Dept.
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, with Perret absent
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It was moved by Poster, seconded by Balmer, to approve
the appointment of Dr. Robin Powell, 330 Person Avenue, as
the School Board representative to the Parks & Recreation
Commission for a one -year term beginning October 1, 1976,
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December 21, 1976
Council noted the Housing Commission's recommendation,
concerning transition from Section 23 to Section 8, to pro -
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vide affordable housing.
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Foster to adopt
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the RESOLUTION NAMING A CERTAIN PARK LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS, as Wetherby Park. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, Foster,
Selzer. Nays: deProsse, Neuhauser, Vevera. Absent: Perret.
Motion failed, 3/3. The Mayor stated that the item would be
sent back to the park naming committee. There were -o objec-
tions. City Manager Neal Berlin read the Resolution passed
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previously on the park naming policy.
City Manager Berlin explained that concerning the hearing
for area residents regarding the purchase of the Hayek prop -
erty adjacent to Happy Hollow Park, Council's intent was that
the .residents come to any meeting and speak during Public Dis-
cussion instead o f setting a public hearing. Council d is-
cussed the advisability of Public Works Director Plastino meet-
ing with the group first. Wayne Begley, repesenting the group
who presented the petition for purchase of park land, was pres-
ent *and asked that their group be officially included on an
agenda. Mayor Neuhauser explained Council's intention to pur-
chase. the land to further the stormwater management program.
Council has given approval to interim solutions which include
use, of the park as a detention area. Begley advised he had
sent a letter to Council and to HUD, asking for a full scale
environmental impact statement for this project. This letter
will be on next week's agenda.
- Mayor Neuhauser announced there were two vacancies on the
Board of Appeals with terms expiring December 31, 1979, and
one .vacancy on the Board of Examiners of Plumbers (Master
Plumber) with term expiring December 31, 1978. She indicated
the appointments will be made at the January 25, 1977, mePt-
ing. A motion was made by Selzer, seconded by deProsse, to
request the existing member of the Board of Appeals (Warren
Burger) to serve until replacement has been made. Motion
carried, 6/0, with Perret absent.
Councilwoman deProsse moved, Councilman Selzer seconded,
to approve the Mayor's appointment of John McLaughlin, 1715
Rochester Court, to fill the vacancy on the Parks and Recrea-
tion Commission for a four -year term expiring January 1, 1981.
Motion carried, 6/0, with Perret absent.
It was moved by Poster, seconded by Balmer, to approve
the appointment of Dr. Robin Powell, 330 Person Avenue, as
the School Board representative to the Parks & Recreation
Commission for a one -year term beginning October 1, 1976,
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and expiring October 1, 1977
Perret absent.
Council Activities
December 21, 1976
Motion carried, 6/0, with
Councilman Vevera announced he would be on vacation on
January 17 any 18, 1977. Councilman Selzer requested that
boards and commissions furnish minutes as soon as possible
after their meetings. In addition, he read an article en-
titled, "The Raid on the Public Treasury" and asked all to
think where they fell in the categories mentioned.
Councilman Balmer requested Council consideration of the
Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance by repealing require-
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ments concerning Portable Signs. Council discussed the 20 pages
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of revisions presented concerning the complete ordinance. Plan -
ning and Zoning Commissioner Dick Blum was present for the dis-
cussion. Issuance of special permits was discussed. It was
moved by deProsse and seconded by Vevera that the Council re-
quest the Planning and Zoning Commission consider, as quickly
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as possible, the 20 -page revisions for the Sign Ordinance as
drafted by the Sign Ordinance Committee. There was a consen-
sus to add to the previous motion the words, "that special
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emphasis be taken on the question of portable signs." Assist -
ant 'Attorney Robert Bowlin advised that there is no authori-
zation for issuance of a temporary permit under the present
ordinance. City Manager Berlin pointed out that the 20 -page
report is what the staff thinks the committee has said, and
was for Council information that something is being done. The
question was, whether or not it should go back to the Sign
Committee for .final approval before being sent on to P &Z. The
vote cin the motion to refer to P &Z carried, 5/1, Selzer voting
no."
It was moved by Foster and seconded by Balmer that the
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ORDINANCE REPEALING REQUIREMENTS FOR PORTABLE SIGNS be con-
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sidered and given first vote for passage. Attorney Bowlin
advised a public hearing would have to be set of ter public
hearing and recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Com-
mission as the Sign Ordinance is a part of the Zoning Code.
The motion was withdrawn.
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Council discussed the metered parking spaces in front of
the Campus Security. The City Manager pointed out that if the
spaces were to be reserved for Campus Security, the resolution
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should say so. It was pointed out that the City vehicles
abide by the University traffic rules and pay parking fees
and fines. It was suggested that the City Manager could look
at a trade -off with the University.
City Manager Berlin requested an Executive Session fol-
lowing this meeting to discuss negotiations.
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December 21, 1976
A public hearing was held on the proposed plans, speci-
fications, contracts, and estimated costs for the police-
women's locker room facility. There being no one present to
speak, Mayor Neuhauser declared the hearing closed.
The Mayor opened the public hearing on the proposal of
the City of Iowa City to apply for an Iowa Department of Trans-
portation Operating and Capital Grant for the City. In answer
to the questions raised at the Informal Council meeting yester-
day concerning discrepancies between the cover lett: and the
detailed financial information attached to it, City Manager
Berlin explained that the financial information related solely
to operating expenses and an additional $20,130 had been added
as the City's matching funds to the grant. Public hearing
closed.
The public hearing was declared open on the amendment
of the FY 77 budget ending June 30, 1977. City Manager Berlin
pointed out it was the intention of the City staff to have
this " public hearing earlier in the year to obtain a better view
when considering the 1978 budget. Another public hearing will
be held later in the year. After further discussion, the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, that ORDI-
NANCE #76 -2822, as recorded in Ordinance Book 10, pages 80 and
81, 'AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2359 (CHAPTER 9.54 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA) BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION WHICH PRO -
HIB2TS RETALIATORY CONDUCT AGAINST TENANTS BY THE OWNERS AND
OPERATORS OF MOBILE HOME PARKS be passed and adopted. Sally
Walker, member of H.O.M.H., appeared and advised that she had
met with two owner /managers of mobile home parks to obtain
their input. After a brief discussion in reference to County
participation, the Ordinance received an affirmative roll call
vote, with Perret absent. Ordinance adopted, 6 /0.
It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Balmer to adopt
the RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDITORS PLAT NO. 32, SUBMITTED BY
R. M. BOGGS, CO., INC./ BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, INC.) CAPITOL
PROPANE GAS CO., INC.; DRUG FAIR; L. L. PELLING CO. AND WOLF
CONSTRUCTION, INC. Attorney Bowlin relayed City Attorney
Hayek's request that the resolution be deferred for one week.
The reso:ution explains that this is not a subdivision plat,
but is an aueAitor °e plat. P & Z Commissioner Blum stated that
the resolu*_1.on is what everyone thought was appropriate. City
Manager Berlin said he would find out wi,at the problem is. It
was moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to defer action for
one week. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent.
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December 21, 1976
It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, to adopt
RESOLUTION #76 -451, as recorded in Resolution Book 37, pages
663 -669, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF A VEHICLE ACTUATED TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE
INTERSECTION OF THE EXTENSION OF U. S. HIGHWAY 6 AND SYCAMORE
STREET. Roll call: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer,
deProsse. Nays: Poster. Resolution adopted, 5 /1, with
Perret absent.
It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera to adopt
RESOLUTION #76 -452, as recorded in .Resolution Book 37,
page 670, AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A SPECIAL ASSISTANT CITY
ATTORNEY FOR POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF PARK PROPERTY. Affirma-
tive roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. This
resolution authorized hiring of Attorney William Meardon to
represent the City in possible acquisition of Hayek property.
Council discussed the possibility of litigation, and Environ-
mental Impact Statement. The City Manager commented that the
Parks and Recreation Commission are working against use of
Happy Hollow Park for the Stormwater Management Program. Funds
for the special attorney will be from ECDA funds.
City Manager Neal Berlin suggested deletion of the word
'estimated' in #2 and in the title of the RESOLUTION #76 -453,
as recorded in Resolution Book 37, page 671, AUTHORIZING THE
.CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS PURCHASES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET & TO EXECUTE
CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WHEN THE TOTAL COST OF SUCH
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DOES NOT EXCEED THE SUM OF TEN THOUSAND
DOLLARS. It was moved by Selzer and Seconded by deProsse to
so amend the resolution. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Perret absent. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer,
to adopt the Resolution #76 -453, as amended. Affirmative roll
call vote was unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera to adopt
RESOLUTION #76 -454, recorded in Resolution Book 37, pages
672 -675, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR IN -BUS ADVER-
TISING IN THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM BETWEEN THE CITY AND
COMMUNICATIONS, for placing advertising on City buses. City
Manager Berlin pointed out that the agreement had been changed
to reflect discussion at yesterday's informal session. Affirm-
ative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
It was moved by Foster
the RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING
SELECTION OF CONTRACTORS FOR
and seconded by deProsse to adopt
PROCEDURE FOR NOTIFICATION AND
HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM.
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December 21, 1976
Councilman Selzer asked for more information concerning pa:a-
graphs numbered 2 and 3. It was moved by Selzer and seconded
by deProsse that the resolution be deferred for more informa-
tion. Motion carried.
Council discussed the University request for informational
signs and their placement. The request has been approved by
the Iowa Department of Transportation &the City Public Works
and Traffic Engineering Departments. It was moved by Selzer
and seconded by Vevera to refer the request to the N anning
and Zoning Commission for their advice. Roll call: Ayes:
Balmer, deProsse, Selzer, Vevera. Nays: Foster, Neuhauser.
Motion carried, 4/2, Perret absent.
Item #20, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
RECORD AN EXTINGUISHMENT OF EASEMENT, was deferred at yester-
day's Informal Council meeting.
A motion was made by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to
adopt; RESOLUTION #76 -455, as recorded in Resolution Book 37,
pages,.676- 677,,AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
"LOCATION AND 'DESIGN APPROVAL. REQUEST" FOR THE MUSCATINE
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AVENUE'IIMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote was
unanimous, with Perret absent.
It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
RESOLUTION #76 -456, as recorded in Resolution Book 37, pages
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678 7679, AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF "AN
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC HEARING" FOR THE MUSCATINE AVENUE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous,
with Perret absent.
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Councilwoman deProsse moved, Councilman Foster seconded,
to adjourn the meeting to Executive Session. to' discuss litiga-
tion. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, with Perret
absent. (9:25 P.M.)
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
DECEMBER 20, 1976
11:30 A.M.
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Held at Highlander Supper Club at 11:30 A.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Perret, deProsse, Foster, Vevera, Selzer
and Balmer.
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, S tolfus, Schreiber
OTHERS PRESENT: Four members of the news media.
Congressman- ele ct Jim Leach and three of his staftmimbers.
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Mayor Mary Neuhauser started the discussion noting her concerns with 1) the
Federal legislation mandating costs on municipal governments, and 2)
Reenactment of Community Development Act, a formula using rational
s criteria.
Councilman Ferret pointed out the differences in the definition of a Standard
Metropolitan Statistical Area according to the Bureau of Census and
O.M.B.
Congressman -elect Leach advised he would be working with Congressmen Clark
and. Culver in setting up a computer system which would list the
availability` of Federal Programs,
" Councilman Balmer asked if Leach had discussed the Old Post Office with the
staff and was advised that he had, There was some discussion on the
direction of energy conservation policies. There might be an emphasis
r on solar energy.
Councilman Selzer pointed out that according to a survey of the Chamber of
Commerce, the HI problem is the quantity of Federal paperwork. He
also commented on the Right to Work Law, and stated that the Davis -Bacon
Act was outdated,
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Mayor Neuhauser described her plans for a meeting of the Mayors of the First
District to discuss problems, They would formulate an agenda and meet
with Congressman- a1ect Leach later to discuss these problems.
Councilman Balmer questioned if Leach had any comments on Revenue Sharing.
Leach thought that Revenue Sharing would be maintained, but not at an
' advanced level of funding.
'a Councilman Ferret called attention to the Johnson County Regional Planning
Commissions demonstration grant for co- ordinating specialized transit
' system for the handicapped and elderly.
After further general discussion, the luncheon and meeting were adjourned,
IOWA CITY CONFERENCE BOARD
DECEMBER 20, 1976
Iowa City Conference Board: Met in the Conference Room at the Civic Center
on December 20, 1976 at 4:30 P.M.
Members Present: Schoolboard: Cazin, Timmerman, Powell
Johnson County: Donnelley, Schr
City: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perrot, Neuhauser,
Selzer, Vevera
Staffinembers Present: Berlin, Stolfus. City Assessor Vic Bolger
As a majority of members of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and the City
Council were present, it was moved by the City and seconded by the County that
the meeting be convened. Motion carried unanimously.
City Assessor Vic Belger answered questions on his budget as presented. It
was moved by the County and seconded by the City to approve the budget and set
,pub lic, hearing _on it. (January 11, 1977) Motion carried unanimously.
Belger 'asked that the date of pay be designated as the lst and 16th of every
month. It was moved by the City and seconded by the County to so designate.
Motion carried unanimously. Belger advised that there was a vacancy on the
Board of Review, to be appointed by the City and voted on by the Conference
Board. The City members decided to reappoint Gene Schlaegel. It was moved
by the :City , and seconded b y the County to reappoint Gene Schlaegel to the
Board of Review. Motion carried unanimously.
,v In answer to Councilman Perrot's question, Mr. Belger advised that the City
Assessor's office had been attending schools for setting of goals and objectives
. It was pointed out that the Iowa City assessor ranked #1 of all City Assessors
in the State and the County Assessor was 93 in the State, as far as the
' equitability of the quality of their assessments. It was moved by the
;s County and seconded by the City that this statement be made a part of the
minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by the City and seconded by the County th;:. the meeting be
adjourned. Motion carried unanimously, 4:40 P.M.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
JANUARY 3, 1977
1:30 P.M.
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: January 3, 1977, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center.
COiNCILMIEMIBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, deProsse, Balmer, Foster, Selzer
Vevera, Perret 1:45 PM.
STAFFMIEMIBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stol £us, Kushnir, Schreiber, Schmeiser,
Kraft, Vann, Ragland
ZONING APPLICATIONS
TY'N CAE - -- Senior Planner Don Schmeiser advised that the report was
written by Tony Osborn.. Their analysis concerning the schools has
been completed. This is a preliminary analysis for that area. The
Planning and Zoning Commission had approved the rezoning because they
had also submitted the planned area development plans simultaneously,
for this area north, but not for the area south of City limits. They
felt that 40 acres of development probably wouldn't make that much
difference in terms of the number of elementary school -age children. -
AUDITORS PLAT BDI --- Asst. Attorney Tony Y.ushnir explained additional
changes in 'c' of the Resolution. It will clearly define what. is
happening now and will happen in the future. It will be on i'.he agenda
for the 4th.
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The letter from James Scott for Fle etway to PI9 Dir. Plastino was discussed.
It was suggested that Plastino be asked for some interim solutions to
this problem. There will be further discussion during, capital improve-
ment projects, and Dept. PW will investigate. ia=�' )' " ° id ' Kto,u�, "t.
Uniform Traffic Code -- Concern was expressed over loading and unloading i n
the downtown area. The staff will present some alternatives.
Lexington Avenue - -As a result of the opinion presented by Atty. Kushnir,
Council agreed that the rumble strips were to be removed on Lexington Ave.
City Manager Neal Berlin discussed the background of the problem with
the tornado warning siren. at Lincoln area. Easements were gotten from
the school district, usually the City decided placement. He stated that.
if scientific evidence was presented to indicate a problem, then the
City should deal with it.
A response was requested to a previous request concorning parking_on the
last block to the North of Dewey St reef.
Concerning minutes of the Informal minutes of December 20th, page 4, pp rag. 3,
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January 3, 1977
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it was noted that the second sentence should end with the word service. And
a new sentence started, reading, 'She said the.only way - - - '• This would
correctly note Council's consensus that they would maintain the six scrvi.ces
at least at the, present level of service. Councilman Vevera pointed.out that
he had changed his mind about charging for garbage. collection- The City
Manager advised that the budget had been finished, but f:ewoperating costs had
been increased in thq general fund. After adjustments downward, there is
still a shortage of approximately $100,000.
At the meeting with the University_, tite City'hlanager explained that two
issues had been discussed. He pointed out that there would be wii.tten
documents presented later. These issues were: ..I)_that.the staff of tite
City and the staff for the University, their planning firm, and our
architectural or engineering firm would work together on those areas of-
public improvements, as the planning for those areas goes along,_ and
2) the whole question of the Comprehensive Plan. They indicated that
they are prepared to be more involved in the process, and to bring to the
Committee and the Council the kinds of things that they are thinking of
down the road. This also refers to the Hospital. He pointed out that
the University is not prepared to deal with the traffic problems connected
with the medical center at this time. The sewer issue will be resolved by
the early part of January, except for what the University 14111 pay for the
lime sludge.
Rumors concerning Epstein's book store moving, and about the urban retiewa L
appraisals were noted. The City Manager noted that the appraisals were not
in and would not DU going back to the appraisers. Council discussed a
policy on the Clinton St. modulars_. This will be reactivated for Council
discussion. f-t was noted that no information would be given out on the
appraisals and Council did not want to know appraisals until necessary.
The City Manager reminded Council of the meeting on Thursday at 4:00 P,M.
with the Board of Supervisors, here at the Civic Center. items he suggested
for discussion were: 1) Joint Law Enforcement Facility, 2) Anin)al Shelter,
and 3) Human Needs Study- Regional Planning.
HCDA -- the discussion concerning }lousing and Community Development Act
Block Grant budget proposal was being deferred from the afternoon discussion.
The date for the public hearing has been moved to January 1E, 1977, and
notices will be changed.
BOARDS AND COMISSIONS GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Committee on Community Needs - Sharon Bonney was present to discuss their
goals an ob actives. Their main concern is regarding citizen participation.
Ira Bolnick was also present for discussion. It was suggested that the
committee could also identify other needs,besides the Block Grant needs,
which are eligible for other funds. It was noted that someone from CCN
attends other various committee and board meetings. Council discussed
soliciation of members for the committee, and asked for measurements for
/ the goals, as presented orally, be written.
\ Human Rolations Commission - Commissioners Sally Smith and Tom Scott were
present. Sm t identtf ed areas of accomplishment in the p rcvious year,
including the new ordinance, taking two cases to litigation, preventive
measures taken during the Indian Encampment, Housing Discrimination and
in Private Clubs licensing,. Scott presented the request❑ for funding for
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January 3, 1977
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FY 73. They outlined the training commissioners had received and noted
that staff training was helpful and that they had been getting enough
legal help toward the end of the year. Over half of the budget costs
will be for public hearing officers as being provided for in the new
ordinance. Council discussed the length of term for the commissioners.
Riverfront Commission - Jim Lindberg was present for discussion. The
main thrust to implement their goals was the Stanley study, in three
phases. If the Commission agrees with the study, the Council would then
consider adopting it. There are four new commission members. Their
budget askings are for purchasing three priority categories, parcels
along the south part of the river, kl parcel on the east side of the
river, immediately south of Dewey's Salvage Yard. According to the
original contract, preparing of e- etailed planning specifications for the
area on the west side of the river has been finished, and payment to
Stanley is in process. The Commission is also working on the floodplain
ordinance. The small tree nursery will be in Wetherby Park
Housing Commission Fredine Branson and Lyle Seydel were in attendance.
The final draft of the ordinance will come to Council in late January.
Barbara Bouschlicher has moved out of town and two other commissioners
do not attend often. The hlayor will write a letter to see if they are
still interested in being on the Commission. Seydel will continue
to work to get fair market rents raised. It was pointed out that Congress-
man Leach is on the Banking, Currency and housing Committee. Seydel was
asked to write, in as specific terms as possible, the problems with
Cthe rents.
The supervisor of the Autumn Park Apartments is Armand Anderson from Mid -
states. It is privately owned and maintained building. Our city build-
ing inspectors are also inspecting there, also HUD inspectors.
The Des Moines Housing Office hasn't been to Iowa City to look over the
post office site.
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Civil Service Commission - Wynonna Hubbard, Chairman, was present to go
thru the goals. It was noted that a person could take a grievance thru
collective bargaining and also thru civil service process. They have
incorporated the Minnesota Multi- Phasic Inventory (NDIPI) tests which are
administered by Jake Sines, Psychology Dept. of the University.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Chairman Bob Ogeson was present and stated
that they had used zero -based budgeting. lie noted the need for well- educat-
ed commission members. They have no attendance problems. Council agreed
that their members do an extremely fine job, and attendance by a commissioner
at a Council meeting is helpful. There were no questions on the goals.
Airport Commission - Dave Hartwig and E.K. Jones answered several questions
concerning the DOT report, which wa, generated without any input from the
Airport Commissions or City Councils. The expansion was contrary to FFA
plans. Their General Aviation sector (all flying except scheduled airlines
and military) has a special report for Proisser. Instead of a longrange
runway resurfacing project, they are replacing n portion of the runway
each year. Jones suggested that the Commission be commended for their
stand denying Ozark Airlines' request to extend the.. runway. 'rho now
hangars are completed and rented. Jones asked why the payment for the airport
land from the highway Commission was being held up. He was told to contact
Attorney John Hayek,
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Informal Council
January 4, 1977
Councilmembers deProsse and Balmer left the meeting. 4:10 1'. M.
Library Board - Chairman Ron Farber, Lolly Eggers, Dir., and 8 Commissioners
were present. it was noted that a great deal of time was put in on their
goals, which are not listed in priority order. It was explained what was
meant h�- self- instruction devices (paragraph r3). Farber noted that four
goals from FY77 had been met: 1)establishment of Friends of Library group,
2)the site study was completed, criteria developed should make the site
selection easier, 3) a new :barging system started, and 4) an internal
communications system started. Aurora, Ill. is integrating a new library
into their downtown urban renewal project.
Director Eggers explained Goal k5, outreach and community services. They
provide library services to the handicapped and homebound, by telephone
and mail. For mailing there is a special library rate. They have
deposit collections at the Close Mansion and Mark IV. They provide library
service to the Jail; and work with groups such as the Model Railroaders to
provide programs at the Library.
Parks and Recreation Commission - Flo Stockman, Chairman, advised that
action steps had not yet been added to their draft of goals and objectives.
She discussed a mechanism to assess and evaluate programs, developments
and needs through the use of the Comprehensive Plan. The City Manager
pointed out that the monthly questionnaire touches on this, and the Parks
$ Recreation conducts seasonal surveys.. Their Commission is going to
try to accomplish two or three items this year. The Mayor pointed out
that they could expand Hickory dill and possibly Happy hollow. I'wo new
parks have been purchased and there are improvements for City Park. She
asked if B.O.R. money was available. The City Manager advised that the
staff and commission will explore this possibility again.
Meeting adjourned 4:40 P.M.
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