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Home My WebLink About1977-01-11 Council minutes numberedCITY CONFERENCE BOARD MEETING JANUARY 11, 1977 7 :30 P.M. Mayor Neuhauser called the City Conference Board Meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. as there was a quorum. It was moved by the City, seconded by the County, to approve the FY 78 budget. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by the City, seconded by the County, to appoint Victor Belg er as the City Assessor for a six -year term. Motion carried unanimously The City moved, and the County seconded, to adjourn -the meet- ing. Motion carried. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 11, 1977 7:30 P.M. The Iowa City City Council's regular meeting of 1/11/77 was called to order by Mayor Neuhauser. Councilmembers pres- ent: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Wayne Begley, 804 Ronalds, appeared and presented maps and noted general concern about development taking place on the north side. He called attention to apparent a.11egal pro- cedure and development regarding a rezoning in 1967 covered by ordinance 2425. City Attorney Hayek advised that it was in- appropriate for him to comment on the issue, but someone in the legal department could report. Marsha Linder, 830 Ronalds, and Mary Ellen Aycock,-530 Ronalds, appeared concerning their problems. The City Manager stated that he would dirept an assistant attorney to investigate and report. It was moved by Foster and seconded by Perrot to receive and file the maps presented by Begley. Motion carried unanimously. .,I Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Road,presented a letter on changes he is suggesting for the model traffic ordinance, and voiced appreciation for Page 10 in the Budget regarding dupli- cation of governmental services. He also requested a supple- ment to the budget concerning personnel, showing the number of positions in each area, with salaries, with a 5 -.year com- parison. It was moved by Selzer and seconded by roster that the letter from Welsh hp received, filed, and referred to the Public Works Department. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Neuhauser questioned if anyone was present. for the hearing on HCDA which had been rescheduled to January 18th. There was no one present. F / • 0 Page 2 Council Activities January 11, 1977 Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed the ma nth of January, 1977, as Alien Address Report Month. She also read a proclamation declaring 0. T. Coffee to be an honorary citizen of Iowa City and inviting him to continue his participation in planning for the future well -being of this com_naunity. It was moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to send a copy of this proclama- tion to 0. T. Coffee. Motion carried, unanimously. _ 2-,-k It was moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, that the following agenda items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be approved and /or adopted as amended: Approval of minutes of official actions, regular Council meeting, 12/28/76, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Comprehensive Plan S _ Coordinating Committee - 12/9/76 & 11/22/76; (lousing 2 6 Commission - 12/1/76; Library Board of Trustees - 12/16/76_ Permit Resolutions, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, as recommended by the City Clerk= Resolution 1177 -9, page 5, approving Class C Beer Permit for Quik Trip #509, 225 S. Gilbert St. Resolution #77 -7, page 6, approving Class B Beer Permit for That net;, 620 S. Dubuque St. Resolution n77 -6, page 7, approving Class B Beer Sunday Sales Permit for That Deli, 620 S. Dubuque St. 3 Resolutions, as recorded in Resolution Book 38:/ RESOLU- TION #77 -5, pages 8-11, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 1/25/77 ON RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SELL AND CONVEY CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY TO THE STATE OF IOWA FOR RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR U. S. HIGHWAY #218. RESOLUTION 077 -8, pages 12 -15, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR 1/25/77 ON RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO AMEND LEASE OF PORTION OF IOWA C= TY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TO UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE U. S. ARMY RESERVE TRAINING CENTER. ?,►l Correspondence: Johnson County Regional Planning Comm is - sion, requesting that Council submit two names for consi- deration for appointment to a standing committee for Human Services Planning, referred to City Manager's office for reply after Council selects the persons. James A. Pier - u sall, Attorney, representing owners of Sunrise Mobile Home Village, re Mobile Home Ordinance, referred to Legal Department for response (with copy of response to be sent to Council). Goodwill Industries, requesting free bus passes to be used by volunteer workers when escortinq clients; no objection from Council. Page 3 Council Activities January 11, 1977 Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Councilman Balmer reported that the Sign Review Committee had met and discussed the proposed amendments, which had been forwarded to Planning and zoning Commission for their review and report in approximately three weeks. He was pleased to receive the update on the City Park IICDA projects. Concern- ing the deficit shown on the recycling project, the City Man- ager advised that the paper does not go into the landfill., and the City is not tied to a contract for selling paper, but no one else will guarantee a price over a long period of time. It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Vevera to commend the employees of the I•Jater Department on their devotion to their duties, referring to working in the below zero weather on the water main breaks. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Neuhauser called attention to the problems the City of Cedar Rapids is having concerning paying for court costs. City Attor- ney Hayek advised that in Iowa City, we are being treated dif- ferently by the Court Clerk, and probably not in the same pos i- tion as other cities are. y 0 -_, An Open House for the Civic Center, with Council partici - ____'4.1_.__ pation, was suggested by the Mayor. Councilman Perrot called attention to the deteriorated condition of the street at the railroad crossing on Greenwood Avenue. Atty. Hayek noted that- the railroad is responsible for the street between the rails and for one foot outside. The City Manager.advised that the railroad would be notified_ Councilwoman deProsse asked about the letter concerning the College Block Building and the Dottie Dunn Hat Shop Building. The City Manager answered that Con- sultant Zuchelli had been asked to provide the written memo- randum concerning them. _,_. q3_.__ City Manager Berlin presented the summary sheet for re- quest for Aid to Agencies, and the proposals. They will not be discussed Thursday, as discussion of the Capital Improve- ments Program and Revenue Sharing will take up the allotted time. Councilman Foster moved, and Councilman Vevera seconded, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meet- ing at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that the ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE MUNICIPAL CEMETERIES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AS MONPERPETUAL CARE CEMETERIES AND AMENDING SEC- TION IV OF ORDINANCE N0. 2 231 be voted upon for final passage 0 i Page 4 Council Activities January 11, 1976 at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: deProsse, Perret, Selzer. Motion failed. Bob Welsh appeared. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the Ordinance be considered and given first vote far passage. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, al -I Council - members present. First consideration given, 7/0. _ ys A motion was made by deProsse, adopt RESOLUTION $77 -9, as recorded page 16, AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLER CATION AND DESIGN APPROVAL REQUEST" SIGNALIZATION PROJECT. Affirmative mous, all Councilmembers present. seconded by Balmer, to in Resolution Book 38, C TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF "LO- FOR THE MARKET /JEFFERSON roll call vote was unani- - y It was moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. (8:45 P.M.) MAYOR CITY CLERK i Tape recorded on Reel #45