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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-01-18 Council MinutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL JANUARY 18, 1977 The cost of publishing the following pro- ceedings ro- teedIngs & claims is $ Cumula- tive cost to date during this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City City Council, reg. mtg., 1/18/77, at 7:30 P.M., Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret, Selzer. Absent: Neuhauser, Vevera. Mayor Pro Tem deProsse presiding. Mayor Pro Tem deProsse proclaimed 1/22/77 as :''. Stop the B-1 Bomber Day & 1/16-22/77 as Jaycee Week. '. R.D. Phipps appeared & questioned the action on 1 awsuit against apartment bldg, at 132 N. Dodge St. concerning handicapped accessi- bility. After a short discussion, Mayor Pro Tem deProsse asked that the matter not be discussed further. Atty. Patricia Kamath, representing Happy Hollow Assoc., conveyed their concern on 29 - unit apartment bldg. being built at 902 N. Dodge: St. ,Others appearing with objections `< were: Corinne Suter, Jack Young Jr., Mary Hows are, Wayne Begley. Letters of objectors were: recd. from Kay Ackerson, Glen & Louise Pauley, Charles & Anna May Miller, Coletta i.Schl enk, Ellen Aycock, Kathleen Sandstrom, 'f.:Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cermak, Constance Merker, Beth Apthorp, Lynn & Suzanne Grulke, Horace Amidon, E. David&Jean S. Cater, Pamela & A;f Dere k.Willard, Philip & Gayl Bowser, John & ,.,Karen Spence, Virginia Alexander, Harold & Dolores Rogers, Laurence & Mary Howsare, Corinne Suter, Wayne Begley, Albert J. Soucek, """Luthiera A. White, Pamela & Stephen Saur, Chris Zimmermann, & Arlene Powell. Moved by Fosftr, seconded by Perret, to rec. & file " they correspondence submitted. Motion carried, 5/6. Neuhauser & Vevera absent. "Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the following agenda items & recommendations in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of off. actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/4/77, subj. to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Bd. & Comm.: Bd. of Adjustment, 11/11/76 & 11/25/76; P & Z Comm., 1/6/77; Comm. on Commun. Needs, 1/12/77; Human Relations Comm., 12/20/76. Permit Res., as recorded in Res. Book 38, as recommended by City Clerk: Res. #77-10, p. 17, Approving Class B Beer Permit for B ushnell's Turtle, Inc., Clinton St. Mall. Res. N77-11, p. 18, Approving Refund of Beer Permit to That Deli, 620 S. Dubuque. Motion to approve disbursements for the period of 9/1-30/76, in the amt. of $869,555.64, & the Nov., 1976, Finanical Summary, subj. to audit, as recommended by Finance Dir. Correspondence: Chm. of Iowa City Assn. of Professional Fire Fighters requesting per- mission to hold annual benefit ball & to sell tickets, ref. to City Mgr. Mrs. David Funk re weeds & snow removal problems, referred to City Mgr. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to set public hearing on 2/8/77, 7:30 P.M., on a proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Ord. by revising the procedures for amending the Zoning Ord., Sec. 8.10. Motion carried, 4/1, Selzer voting "no," Neuhauser & Veveraabsent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to set public hearing on 1/25/77, 7:30 P.M., to con- sider a neighborhood redevelopment plan to meet requirements of Chap. 403 of the Code of Iowa as Commun. Dev. Block Gra ' nt activi- ties are implemented. Motion carried, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent. Council noted several recommendations from P & Z Comm. & the recommendation from the Human Relations Comm. to approve the newly revised Human Relations Ord., which will be discussed by Council in February. Mayor Pro Tem deProsse announced a vacancy on Housing Comm. for 1 unexpired term ending 5/1/79, with appointment to be made 2/22/77. It was decided by Council to postpone filling the 4 vacancies on the Comm. on Commun. Needs until all Councilmembers were present, Councilman Perret reported that the Policy Comm. & the Technical Comm. of Johnson Co. Reg. Planning Comm. met & heard the consult- ant's presentation of Area Trans. Study prel. draft. Another mtg. is scheduled for Jan. 26. City Mgr. Berlin asked if Council was inter- ested in amending the ordinances concerning use of barbed wire. There was a consensus that the barbed wire should be removed, the City Mgr. & City Atty. consider alternatives, & come back with a recommendation. City Mgr. called attention to Asst. Atty. Ryan's memo of Jan. 18 concerning rezoning of property at 902 N. Dodge & bldg. of a 29 -unit apt. bldg. He summarized conclusions. A remedy recom- mended is that the City would not issue a certificate of occupancy unless the develop- ers comply with the LSRD & stormwater manage- ment requirements. Atty, Patricia Kamath appeared. There was a consensus of Council that the City Mgr. contact the developers, letting them know of the problem & asking them to hold off so that the matter can be worked out reasonably. Council will meet at li00 P.M. Monday to discuss the matter. Public hearing was held on appl. submitted by Midwest Dev. Co. to rezone a tract of land located W. of Taylor Dr. & S. of K -Mart ' from R1A to RIB. City Mgr. pointed out that staff recommended no action until the ques- tion of the drainage ditch was resolved. Mike Kammerer appeared for developer & ad- vised that an agreement is forthcoming. Mayor Pro Tem dePro sse opened the public hearing to review proposed Community Dev.. projects funded with a fed. grant to Com. Dev. Block Grant funds. City Mgr. Berlin explained the change in the allocations for decreasing "Administration" by $41,806 and increasing "Ralston Creek" by that amount. Brad Meyers, representing P.U.S.H., appeared concerning handicapped & elderly trans. Jeff Haberer, I.P.I.R.G. , presented a proposal for a short-term demonstration recycling proj. Jeannette Fulton, Camp Fire Girls, appeared concerning Hickory Hill Shelter proj'. .Mayor Pro Tem informed her that this prof. would be funded out of last year's HCDA money. Wayne Begley expressed approval of ;purchase of add. land for Happy Hollow Park, but 'opposed 'using it for water deten- tion purposes. City staff explained that water detention was the purpose of buying 'the'land, &that the City needs to comply with the Storm Water Ord. also.. Nancy Seiberling, Proj. Green, suggested re- ,,.;,..:,,,cycling e- ;; cycling leaves by means of a Mun. Composting Prog. Ira Bolnick, Comm. on Commun. Needs, _ supported energy conservation & objected to the 5 -minute limit for presenting proposals. Andlea Hauer, Comm. on Community Needs, urged - Council to fund Mayors Youth prog. & suggest- eda'that Johnson Co. Assn. for Retarded be in- tluded in the housing rehab. prog. & request- ed a portion of the Ralston Creek funds be used for Old Brick & mentioned the possibili- ty of hiring apart -time energy planner. Public hearing was closed. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to rec. & file the docu- ments & statements, including letters from Wayne Paulson & Adrian Anderson, re Old Brick, & from the Chamber of Comm. approving the .; proposed HCDA budget. Motion carried, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent. Public Works Dir. Plastino opened the public hearing on proposed Muscatine Ave. Rd. Constr. Proj. with a slide presentation. Emilie Rubright, Pres. of Robert Lucas P.T.A., ap- peared & spoke concerning the safety of children & discussed the sidewalk to South - lawn. Don Tvedte, Prin. of Lucas School, appeared, Several Councilmembers felt it i. would be reasonable to provide the sidewalk out of Ci ty funds. Others appearing con- cerning -the safety of children were Bob Hen- derson, J anett Hieber, Rosemary Friedrich, Carol Stegink, & Diane Klaus. Public hear- ing was closed. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to make the letter from Wayne Whitmarsh a part of public hearing. Motion carried, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. ESTABLISHING THE MUN. CEMETERIES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AS NONPERPETUAL CARE CEME- TERIES & AMENDING SEC. IV OF ORD. # 2231 be considered & given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, Neuhauser & Vevera absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, toadopt RES. #77-12, as recorded in Res. Book 38, pp. 19-25, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREE- MENT WITH THE IOWA DEPT. OF TRANS. FOR FED- ERAL PARTICIPATION IN THE MARKET/JEFFERSON SIGNALIZATION PROJ. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, Neuhauser & Vevera absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to a- dopt RES . #77-13, as recorded in Res. Book 38, p. 26, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON 1/25/77, FOR THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CON- TRACT & ESTIMATED COST FOR THE FURNISHING OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE JEFFERSON/MARKET SIGNAL- IZATION PROJ. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, Neuhauser & Vevera absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to a" dopt RES. #77-14, as recorded in Res. Book 38, p. 27, AWARDING BID FOR POLICEWOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM FACILITIES to Burger Constr. Co., Inc., of Iowa City. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, Neuhauser & Vevera absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to ad- journ meeting. Motion carried, 5/0, Neu- hauser & Vevera absent. (10:30 P.M.) For a more detailed & complete description of Council Activities & Disbursements, see0ffice of�CCiitty- Clerk & Finance Department MAYOR CITY CLERK February 1, 1977 MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL 3 JANUARY 4, 197. The cost of publishing the following pro- ceedings & claims is $ Cumula- tive cost to date during this calendar year for said publication is $ 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 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 problems',referred to Public Works. r Affirmative roll call vote, unanimous, all Councilmembers present. ,The City„Mgr. pointed out that the parking ' ire had. not been decreased in preparation of, the budget: deProsse advised that she favored decreasing the fine. The City Mgr. 'advised' that Mr. Zuchelli's position was that he does!not'recommend that the College. `Block Bldg. and the Dottie Dunn Hat Shop :�r;;,; :bldg. be. sold separately, and he. would ask Zuchelli to put this in writing. CoinciIman. Selzer'.reported on the'mtg. that h°and City Mgr. Berlin held with Mayor taab and Councilman Breese of University Heights concerning possible alternatives re the serv. contract: (1).some way of Univ. Hts'coming up with other income to pay their fair share, & (2) possible annexation. r; ,Selzer al so noted that most businesses pay bills once'a month & asked whether or not .;the.City, should do this. 7t`; City Mgr. Berlin announced that public hear- ing on HCDA programs would not be held on 14"'i'the llth'but on the 18th, as the Council will be discussing Conoco. 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 1/18/77, 7:30 P.M. Motion carried. 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 lim!*om RIA 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 MEMBERS 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 Comn, r. Jane Jakobsen was present for dis- cussion. is- 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. ABBIE STOLFUS . CITY CLERK MARY C. NEUHAUSER MAYOR . January 18, 1977 0 0 CITY MANAGER'S PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED USE OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS DURING FISCAL YEAR 178 CITY MANAGERS PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED USE OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS DURING FISCAL YEAR '78, held on January 5, 1977 at 3:00 P.M. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: City Manager Neal Berlin, City Clerk Abbie Stolfus City Manager Neal Berlin read the notice of the meeting, and explained he:latest amendments to procedures to approximately 30 citizens present. He noted that there would also be other opportunities for citizens to be heard, such as at the public hearing on the budget on March 1, 1977. Citizens' appearing were as follows: A. C. Forwald appeared for the American Association of Retired Persons, to discuss the statement presented. They asked that 1) the City make the Johnson county Council on Aging a commission on aging with full financial ' support, or 2) share the financing with the Johnson County Board of �t Supervisors. { � Doris Bridgeman, the Director of the Johnson County Council on Aging, presented a.statement and other materials, outlining objectives and expg sources of funding. They also requested consideration of lainin<< ' the.* two alternatives presented by AARP. a Kathy Kelly app eared in behalf of the Visiting Nurses , asking that the City work closely with -the County to meet growing demands for their services'. �N Wes Fotsch advised that the Johnson County Extension Director had presented an outline of the coming activities for the PALS Program along with their budget askings. Their program has doubled. -Jim Swaim, United Action for Youth, explained their Outreach Program ` for' Youth and their request for funds. j Dr. Paul Huston, Commission on Aging, commented on legal questions when SM• x City and County are working together. ,m l : .l• A ' Dale Barker appeared for the National Association of Retired Federal $' Employees, noting their interest in several programs of benefit to z1` senior citizens. v Karen Thielman and Linda McGuire appeared for the Rape Victim Advocacy Program and presented their proposal for Aid to Agencies funding. ile in the e. Managererials Berlinpresented are on answered severalfquestions, CTape recordedfoncCity reel N44. Abble Stolfus City Clerk ■ 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. ` COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, deProsse, Balmer, Foster, Selzer Vevera, Ferret 1:45 PM. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Kushnir, Schreiber, Schmeiser, Kraft, Vann, Ragland ZONING APPLICATIONS TY'.N CAC --- Senior Planner Don Schmeiser advised that the report was written, by Tony Osborn. Their analysis concerning the schools has 7 ,been completed., This'is a preliminary analysis for that area. The PIAnnIing'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. AUDITORSJPI:AT BDI---Asst. Attorney Tony Kushnir explained additional r changes in 'c' of the Resolution. It will clearly define what is ,} happening now and will happen in the future. It will be on the agenda i� for the 4th. COUNCIL TIME t The letter, from James Scott for Fleetway to PW 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. ,i Uniform Traffic Code--Concern was expressed over loading and unloading in the downtown area, The staff will present some alternatives. f Lexington Avenue--Asa result of the opinion presented by Atty. Y.ushnir, 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 concerning parking on the last block to the North of Dewey Street. Concerhing minutes of the informal minutes of December 20th, page 4, parag. 3, • • Informal Council January 3, 1977 Page 2 It was noted that the second sentence should end with the word service. And a new sentence started, reading, 'She said the only w:ly---'. This would correctly note Council's consensus that they would maintain the six services 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 few operating costs had been increased in the general fund. After adjustments downward, there is still a shortage of approximately $100,000. At the meeting with the University, the City Manager explained that two issues had been discussed. lie pointed out that there would be written documents presented later. These issues were: 1) that the staff of the 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 be more involved in the process, and to bring to the they are prepared to 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 the early part of January, except for what the University will pay for the lime sludge. Rumors concerning Epstein's book store moving, and about the urban renewal appraisals were noted. The City Manager noted that the appraisals were not in and would not be going back to the appraisers. Council discussed a policy on the Clinton St. modulars. This will be reactivated for Council discussion. It was noted that no information would be given out on the il did not want to know appraisals until necessary. appraisals and Counc The City Manager reminded Council of the meeting on Thursday at 4:00 P.M. r. Items he suggested with the Board of Supervisors, here at the Civic Cents for discussion were: 1) Joint Law Enforcement Facility, 2) Animal Shelter, and 3) Human Needs Study -Regional Planning. HCDA-- the discussion concerning Housing 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 18, 1977, and notices will be changed. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Committee on Community Needs - Sharon Bonney was present to discuss their - o lett ves. Theme main concern is regarding citizen participation. g—oa—ls—a–n Ira Bolnick was also present for discussion. It was suggested that the N�lcommittee 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 so liciation of members for the committee, and asked for measurements for the goals, as presented orally, be written. Human Relations Commission - Commissioners Sally Smith and Tom Scott were ;; _ present. Sm t adent f ed areas of accomplishment litigain thetion, previous year, including the new ordinance, Lakin two cnsos to inti iscri p measures taken during the Indian Encampment, Housing Discrimination and in Private Clubs licensing. Scott presented the requests for funding for 11 Page 3 informal Council January 3, 1977 FY 78. 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 I rdinance. Council discussed the length of term for the commissioners. liiverfront 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, N1 parcel on the east side of the river, immediately south of Dewey's Salvage Yard. According to the original contract, preparing of detailed 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 i n late January. Barbara Bouschli cher has moved out of town and two other commissioners do not.attend often. The Mayor will write a letter to see if they are still interested in being on the Commission. Seydel will continue towork 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 the rents. e " 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. a' The Des Moines Housing Office hasn't been to Iowa City to look over the post office site. 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 (MMPI) tests which are administered by Jake Sines, Psychology Dept. of the University. PlanInin and Zonin Commission - Chairman Bob Ogeson was present and stated that t ey hi used zero -based budgeting. He 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. Aiort Commission - Dave Hartwig and E.K. Jones answered several questions concern ng the DOT report, which was 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 Preisser. Instead of a longrange runway resurfacing project, they are replacing a portion of the runway each year. Jones suggested that the Commission be commended for their stand denying Ozark Airlines' request to extend the runway. The new 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. • . Informal Council January 4, 1977 Page 4 Couneilmembers del'rossc and Balmer left the meeting. 4:10 1'.M. Library Board- Chairman Ron Farber, Lolly Eggers, ]lir., 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 by self- instruction devices (paragraph N3). Farber noted that four goals from FY77 had been met: ])establishment of Friends of Library group, 2)the site study was completed, criteria developed should make the site selection easier, 3) a new charging system started, and 4) an internal communications system started. Aurora, Ill. is integrating a new library into their downtown urban renewal project. Director riggers explained Goal R5, 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 x 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 z„ pointed out.that <the monthly questionnaire touches on this, and the Parks I,, Recreation conducts seasonal surveys. Their Commission is going to try to accomplish two or three items this year. The Mayor pointed out i that they could expand Hickory Hill ,and possibly, Happy Hollow. Two new parks :have been purchased and there are improvements for City Park. She asked'.if BAR. money was available. The City Manager advised that the staff. and commission will explore this possibility again. Meeting adjourned 4:40 P.M. Tape .recorded on Reel 844. - x' COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 4, 1977 7:30 P.M. Iowa City City Council, regular session, 1/4/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. it was moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, that the following agenda items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of official actions of regular Council meet- ing of December 21, 1976, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of the Mayor's Youth Employment Board meeting of 12/13/76. Resolution #77-1, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, page 1, approving Class C Beer Permit application for Southland Corporation dba/7-Eleven Store, 820 " First Avenue. Y Letter from Raymond E. Morgan regarding traffic prob- lems, referred to the Public Works Department. Affirmative. roll call vote was unanimous, all Council - members present. Councilwoman deProsse questioned whether or not the parking fine had been decreased in preparation of the budg- et. The City. Manager advised that it had not. deProsse advised that she favored decreasing the fine. She also asked for the status of the memo concerning conflict of interest which had been requested from the City Attorney. Assistant Attorney Tony Kushnir will investigate. deProsse - also questioned when urban'renewal consultant Don Zuchelli would be in Iowa City again. The City Manager advised that it would be sometime in January. Zuchelli had asked Council to sit tight on any decision concerning the sale of the Col- lege Block Building and the Dottie Dunn Hat Shop building outside the parceling. The City Manager advised that Mr. Zuchelli's position was that he does not recommend that these parcels be sold separately, and he would ask Zuchelli to put this in writing. Councilman Selzer reported on the meeting that he and City Manager Berlin held with Mayor Staab and Councilman Breese of. University Heights concerning possible alterna- tives regarding the services contract. Alternatives dis- cussed were: (1) some way of University Heights coming up with other income to pay their fair share, and (2) possible • Page 2 Council Activities January 4, 1976 annexation. Selzer called attention to articles in the news- papers concerning income from investment of city funds. The City Manager pointed out that in FY 76 the City had earned $144,000 by investing cash balances; however, this last year the City has had negative daily cash balances. Other invest- ments have earned over $400,000. Selzer noted that most busi- nesses pay bills once a month and asked whether or not the City should do this. City Manager Berlin announced that the public hearing on HCDA programs would not be held on the 11th but on the 18th, as the Council will be discussing the Committee on Community Needs recommendations on the 10th, and there will not be time to publicize Council's recommendations. It was moved by Selzer and seconded by deProsse that the public hearing on HCDA pro- grams be held on January 18, 1977, at 7:30 P.M. Motion carried. Public Hearing was held on the application submitted by Ty'n Cae, Inc. to rezone 46.4 acre tract located east of Mor- mon Trek Blvd. and north of the City limits from R1A to R1B -Zone. -There were no interested persons present to speak for or against the rezoning. It, was moved by Selzer and seconded by Balmer to adopt RESOLUTION #77-2, as recorded in Res. Book 38, page 2, AUTHOR- IZING:MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF -0F THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PARTICIPATE AS NON-VOTING MEMBERS IN THE IOWA, CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Councilman Balmer commended the City Manager for opening dialogue again with the Chamber of Commerce. It was moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RESO- LUTION #77-3, as recorded in Res. Book 38, pages 3 and 4, AP- PROVING AUDITOR'S PLAT N0. 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. Planning and Zoning Commissioner Jane Jakobsen was present for discussion, noting that all parties had agreed with the provisions. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, all Councilmembers present. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret to adjourn. Motion carried, 8:00 P.M. CITY CLERK Recorded on Reel #45 MAYOR INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION DECEMBER 13, 1976 1:30 P.M. COUNCILM EMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Balmer, dePro sse, Vevera, Selzer, Foster, Perret (1:35 P.M.) ABSENT: None. STAFFMEMB ERS PRESENT: Berlin, Hayek, Stolfus, Schreiber (Other Staff later). Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. The Mayor asked that each Councilmember, list concerns to be discussed with Congressman -elect Jim Leach on December 20th, so that an agenda may be prepared. ZONING APPLICATIONS Senior Planner Do.n. Schmeiser was present to explain the application for rezoning of Ty'n Cae property contiguous and north of the City Limits. There is also an application for a preliminary large scale residential development, planned area development and preliminary plat combined. >- These will be considered with the ordinance rezoning the tract. The staff says. that the plat is acceptable and the developer had done a lot of revision. Council will be setting a public hearing on the rezoning. , Mayor Neuhauser related a call received from Kent Angerer concerning BD1. The City Manager advised that the staff has been instructed to have a Resolution on the Council agenda next week approving the BDI r plat, recognizing that it is an Auditor's Plat and not a subdivision plat. The Planning and Zoning Commission is appointing a sub -committee to study Auditors Plats. i' ` In answer to Councilman Balmer's questions, Schmeiser explained the Kennedy request for a C2 zone, Item 4a(3). The salvage yard is non- conforming and there is a question concerning the expansion of the explored have toently nbuildingnpermitt..irs, which ' Presen Presill when thent y come in for aith property bounded by M1 zone on the North, West, and East, and RIA to the South. This entire area will be dealt with in the Comprehensive Plan review process. Attorney Hayek pointed out a change in law provides that the City does not have to bring the area in as RIA, but can bring in at the zone they think is correct, after a public hearing. It was pointed out that the vote by Planning and Zoning concerning the denial of rezoning for the Hy -Vee was not a conclusive vote. The Planning and Zoning Commission will reconsider the issue at their next meeting. The City Attorney suggested that the Council Rules Committee, after consulting with P&Z, could insert in the Bylaws the requirement that each issue be viewed by a majority of the Commission, It was the consensus of the Council to refer this idea to the Rules Committee. • • Informal Discussion Dec. 13, 1976 Page 2 City Manager Neal Berlin advised that the Court Street people would not be coming to the Tuesday Council meeting. AGENDA Item #13, removal of parking stalls on Jefferson Street for a loading zone, was questioned. It was suggested that meter hoods could be purchased. As there could be two spaces removed already, the City Manager advised he would investigate further. Councilman Foster pointed out that Item 14 was a different matter. It is a sight clearance problem. The Mayor noted that the southwest corner of the Van Buren/Gilbert intersection also is a sight clearance problem. Attorney Hayek advised that the contract for Perpetual Savings and Loan is ready. There are no significant changes. The description of the alley was clarified. Paragraph #13 was added concerning provisions for the City to relocate and redesign the traffic signal box. Councilwoman deProsse objected to referral to the City Manager of the letter from Iowa Public Interest Research Group regarding the possibility of convening a public hearing in Iowa City on Freeway 518, without his first obtaining a Council recommendation or discussing it with Council. The City Manager asked for direction. It was suggested that the hearing was a'good idea, but would be more appropriate to do it after receipt of the Area Transportation Study sometime in January. It was noted that the D.O.T. had never addressed the points of opposition. COUNCIL BUSINESS Councilman Balmer suggested that the public hearing be scheduled on the HCDA budget for January 12th, as requested in the memo from the City Manager on December 9th, and set for discussion on the 20th. The City Manager advised that it had been so scheduled, as Andrea Hauer would be present on that day. Mayor Neuha user called attention to the memo presented concerning the concerns of Department Heads to be discussed with Congressman -elect Leach. She asked if Council agreed with these and if there were additional ones to add. These can be discussed at the formal meeting before the agendaA s prepared. The Staff will meet at 10:00 A.M. on the 20th, and the Council at 11:00 A.M. at the Highlander. Regarding the City Manager's memo of December 10th concerning the City participation in the Chamber of Commerce, Councilwoman deProsse commented that the City should not be charging the Chamber for the maps. She objected to the City being a paid member of the Chamber. From an ethical standpoint, she noted that the City probably should not belong to organi- zations that come down and lobby for or against particular items. The City Manager stated that he thought there were benefits in the City belonging. He agreed that they come down and proselytize for their positions, but noted that it was more critical that the City proselytize at the end for our positions, and this is one way that it can be accomplished. • • Informal Discussion Dec. 13, 1976 Page 3 Mayor Neuhauser advised that she serves as an honorary member of the Board, having a voice, but not a vote. The Chamber understands what the City position is. Council discussed staff members serving on the commit- tees, or policymakers serving on the Coard, Councilman Pe rret objected to the City as an organization formally being a member of Chamber. Council suggested that the staff serve as liaison. Councilman Selzer suggested examining the basic purpose of the Chamber of Commerce, the betterment of Iowa City. Councilwoman deProsse noted conflicts of interest, such as the Chamber's strong position on Freeway 518. The City Manager stated that the question of voting was immaterial, he was more interested in having staff people or Councilmembers participate in various committees, so that there is the viewpoint of the City being expressed and considered in the activities of the Chamber. Concern was expressed that staff members are not formulating policy at early stages, where it is not reflective of the City point of view, which would be the City Manager's responsibility. Mayor Neuhauser asked that a resolution be prepared reflecting the exchange of maps for non-voting participation be prepared. This would become a matter of policy which could be changed if future Councils wanted to. Councilman Perret suggested having an informal Council meeting out in the community at certain stated times, once a month or every two months, etc He would like to discuss this later. Mayor Neuhauser questioned when the evaluation of the City Manager was scheduled. The evaluation is on the informal agenda next week, December 20th, 3:15 P.M. to 4:15 P.M: The follow-up session on goals is being worked out. The Mayor also suggested that time be provided concerning discussion of time study as requested by Councilman Selzer. Councilman Selzer questioned why, on page 2 of the Budget Amendments, Expenditures and Sources of Funds, under Source of Funding for health It sas FundRoadrance umsTax? pTheiCity Manager explaBinedmce thatntheoHighwayUseTaxDepartment's of expenditures in traffic are supported by road use tax, so they would be legitimate expenditures. Councilman Selzer also called attention to the memorandum concerning the lack of requirement for the Iowa City School system to comply with the Tree Ordinance, and suggested that the Council write a letter to the School District suggesting that altho they are not required to comply, that they are made discussed the matter Wwith Barbara are of the eTirtmermansof Mayor eoNeuhauser School Board. Concerning the letter from Donald Appell, Councilman Selzer suggested having him come in and make a presentation on the State Building Code. The concerning the t City eproblems r asked twith hat tit, he sand ithen be adecide if presentllowed to presentat on isrst needed. URBAN RENEWAL Don Zuchelli and Scott MacDonald of Zuchelli, Hunter 6 Associates were presenGt for the discussion, Other City staff members present were: raves • . Informal Discussion Dec. 13, 1976 Page 4 The Mayor noted that Mr. Zuchelli would be discussing what to do with the streets, and presenting his recommendations. Zuchelli noted that there were several critical points of decision and he would like Council to respond to this one today or tomorrow with a decision. His recommen- dations were in four functional levels of action listed as follows: 1. Abandonment of street right-of-way. Vacation and disposition of land right-of-way has been done on Capitol Street from Court to Burlington. The area between Parcels 83 and 84 would be total abandonment. There might be easements for utilities, but no vehicular access traversing on surface thru the area. 2. Emergency vehicles only. Mainly fire and police, no buses or taxis, but vehicles to maintain service. This will be on College from Madison to Capitol, the treatment of this area will need no public expenditure of funds. Also on College between Clinton to Linn, with significant public costs in building a permanent pedestrian mall on College. There are some peculiar service needs that will have to be met on College, just off Clinton. 3. No private auto use. Can be used by transit and taxi, on Washington from Clinton to Capitol, to be used as assemblage point for transit, and on Dubuque from the alley north of the Hawkeye Bank to Washington Street. 4. Limited Access. No thru traffic, but allows destination of private autos to on-site or contiguous -site uses. This will be on Capitol from Burlington to Washington. i Except for the portion on Washington from Clinton to Madison and College from Linn to Clinton which are not now in the urban renewal plan as adopted: (For these, Council will have to go thru the public hearing and adjustment of the re -use plan). All the others are compatible with the existing urban renewal plan or past Council action. Mayor Neuhauser asked if any Councilmember had any difficulty with Level NI. There were no objections. Zuchelli advised that concerning level N2 there were certain 1 egal implications and environmental considerations. He advised that Council could close College from Capitol to Madison and convey to the University, and to use this as a trade-off in other dealings. Councilman Selzer called attention to the problem of access to the east/west alley in Block 81. He suggested that the ly block on Dubuque between Washington and the alley be recessed down the same as discussed for College Street. G 1 aves advised that all interfaces where there will be a transfer from one type of treatment to another will be a part of the design solution the staff is seeking. Zuchelli stated that the staff would have to design and place in the program the ability to encourage pedestrian movement traversing thru the building toward College. He stated that auto service related access movements will be coming off Capitol. Also if the City closes the streets as proposed, the traffic can be handled. He suggested looking E S • Informal Discussion Dec. 13, 1976 Page 5 at Washington as a logical exchange point for transit. It would not be possible to close Iowa Avenue Bridge; with this system proposed, it would reinforce its use. There could be some leakage of traffic onto Washington from Capitol to Clinton. Closing of Washington from Capitol to Madison will depend on requirements for transit. Clinton will be two-way until traffic volume reaches design capacity. It will not be likely that there would be parking on Clinton. Director of Public Works Dick Plastino commented that the several traffic reports already done cannot possibly answer the questions Council is asking. He stated that if Council had a range of 1 to 10, on facts and information to help make a decision, and H10 was where you know every- thing and #1 was where you know noting, all these reports, at the very best, would put you in a range of 5-6-7. Council would know some things, broad generalizations. The more you take these reports and the further you try to push them to telling you everything about street closures, the less factual they are going to be. A decision process that has worked in the past is as follows: Step A. Council makes a decision about street closures. Step B: Council asks consultant or staff, "Can traffic bererouted acceptably?" He thought the computer study (ATS) was the best one, the counts were as rational as any. He noted that if Council does these street closures, and he thought they were good ones and Will work, he saw two things happening. Clinton will have to go to one-way sooner or later, and Madison will be a major traffic carrier. He suggested adding left -turn lanes on Gilbert/Burlington, which would necessitate buying the service station. He would advocate shutting off Dubuque north of Washington. Zuchelli stated that the Staff had recommended the best plan they could. and asked Council to adopt the Resolution which would, A) vote to proceed with the four functional levels of service and the streets they represent, and B) to authorize the City administration to interview and bring to Council for approval, the retaining of an architect engineer from State of Iowa to work with Halprin & Associates to undertake the construction drawings for the public improvements that are envisioned on College and Dubuque. Dick Gibson spoke as a representative of the University. He noted that the proposal is almost identical, with one exception, to their proposal of two years ago. Their design for Lindquist Center II depends on what happens to College Street, They prefer to have it closed, but open as a pedestrian linkage to the River, but would like to look at it from a functional level. Their planners had suggested that the North h of Capitol Street be closed to al l vehicles, to strengthen pedestrian orientation. Their planning recognized the need for vehicular access to the west sides of Blocks 83 and 84 for both service and parking ramp access, at a minimum, and one suggestion they would be happy to consider would be that the South � of Capitol Street be dislocated to the west on some of the land they have bought under urban renewal for a pedestrian thoroughfare to parallel Capitol Street. They had no solution to the problems of interface between the Pentacrest and Block 84 and basically were comfortable about the way City planning is going there. . • Informal Discussion Dec. 13, 1976 Page 6 Gibson advised that concerning Madison Street, they were not asking for 'the closing of the Iowa Avenue Bridge. He pointed out that as far as the University is concerned, their response would be that we are back about four years now in the discussions, when the Madison Street first issue came up. Zuchelli advised separating the Central Business District traffic under the urban renewal plan and overall circulation issues. He did not think that the staff recommendations made justified resolving Madison between the City and the University at this time. He did not want to damage the marketability of Blocks 83 and 84 by arguing about the circulation problems. Gibson stated that they did not consider the Madison Street issue closed at this time. There were no objections to moving the functional classification to Level #1 for College Street between Capitol and Madison, if the University makes an interesting offer that the City could not refuse. Concerning Level #3, Staff will look at, in the technical design, limited leakage coming thru in both directions off Capitol and Washington. _ Council discussed ways to control leakage. Zuchelli noted that the Washington Street right-of-way would have to be used to resolve the demands of transit, with some CBD leakage. There was a consensus to have Washington Street from Capitol to Madison as Level #3, along with Capitol Street. Clinton would not be used as a transit terminal. Councilman Selzer suggested looking at other alternatives for the buses. There, were not four votes to send the transit study back to the staff for further study. There were no objection to Zuchelli's suggestion to designate the two -block area on Washington as a Level 3-4 service, with emphasis on 3. Zuchelli suggested that a Level 3 would be a better designation for Dubu ue The alley between Blocks 65 and 81 will not be terminated, 9 when. crossing Dubuque. Attorney Hayek commented that after adoption of the Resolution as requested, public hearing will have to be set on the change of the urban renewal plan. There were no objections to the Mayors statement that Dubuque would be pedestrian transit with loading if necessary. Council and staff discussed the need for availability of an architect for daily supervision of the construction job. Zuchelli pointed out that there are four potential re -users of the College Block Building. Those incurring costs are doing so on a speculative basis. He asked that Council examine the implications. We have not determined within the public right-of-way or public lands, the exact character of the focal point at Dubuque and College. Structural load questions will have to be resolved. He en visoned selling the vacant land with the College Block Building. There are four disposition packages; we are creating local investment options within those packages, and it would be contrary to Council's policy if they unilaterally pulled one out because there are four opportunity users today. Scott MacDonald advised that he would contact the people who are having the time problems and try to work our somthing within the normalized disposition schedule. Zuchelli said that some of the investors would rather see the building torn down than recycled and question its architectural •Informal Discussion Dec. 13, 1916 Page 7 significance. The City Manager noted that the City's public policy is and will be to preserve the building. He noted that the Council had discussed the possibility of putting some of the parcels on the market before hiring Zuchelli. Consultant Zuchelli recommended not allowing disposition of College Block Building, or Dottie Dunn parcel. Glaves recounted his actions concerning disposition of this parcel. The City Manager noted that the staff would work up some information on the problem. Mayor Neuhauser asked Mr. Zuchelli for an explanation of why there would be less development than contemplated, as he had advised the businessmen at the breakfast. Zuchelli called attention to the fact that if the _ amount of diversion of existing sales from existing competitive operations, his concern is that it is public policy to not encourage development to such a density, that you create profitability, ability to maintain properties and encourage disinvestment in existing non -renewal property. He stated that information would be available on how many public dollars to spend to protect the existing tax base as well as to move to create a new tax base. From 10 to 1 down to 6 to 1 factor is a measurement to balance the public investment to get private reponse. Glaves advised that the Attorney had insisted that the purchase sequence be identified. ` MacDonald stated that the way the budget is set, the City can buy all the parcels but the super -block. Zuchelli commented that when they come t up with the financial plan by February, he is hoping to come up with a ' way to leverage 83 and 84 out, as well. He stated that the acquisition sequence does not have anything to do with the disposition sequence. Zuchelli advised he would be back in January. The staff and consultant will be setting parameters for the architect tonight. Several key memos on marketability will be submitted to Council. He stated that generally all is, on schedule. He noted that he will be meeting with the Library ' consultant within the month. wn , Concerning the development of the post office, he advised the City Manager on action Council should look into. Under an Executive Order, they may release the facility at no cost. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Foster to go into executive session to discuss appointments to boards and connissions. Upon roll call Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer and Vevera voted 'aye". Motion carried, 7/0 . The meeting adjourned at 5:20 P.M. This meeting is recorded on reel N42. MINIITHS IOWA CI'T'Y BOARD 01: ADJUSTMIiN'I' NORMBER 11, 1976 -- 3:30 P.M. CIVIC CrNTER COUNCIL CI IAMBI:RS MEMBERS PRESENT: Dickens, Fowles, Malcolm MEMBERS ABSENT: McBride, Goedken STAFF PRESENT: Schmeiser, Kushni r, Child • Acting as Chairman, Malcolm called the meeting to order and asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the meeting held on September 29, 1976. A motion was made by Dickens, seconded by Fowles, to approve the minutes as written. The motion carried unanimously. V-7607. Application submitted by Gene Kroeger and E. L. Galer for a parking variance in Section 8.10.25 of the Zoning Code; date filed: 7/20/76; deferred: 9/29/76. Mr. Gene Kroeger explained that a variance in the Zoning Code was requested to reduce the required number of parking spaces for property located at 805 First Avenue from one space per 100 square feet of floor area to one space per 175 square feet of floor area. The number of parking spaces required by the Zoning Code are more than needed, Mr. Kroeger said. 'Pony Kushnir, Assistant City Attorney, stated that a variance should be based on a unique hardship. Board member Fowles noted that the hardship would not seem to be an individual hardship but, rather, prevalent throughout the zone. Chairman Malcolm stated that the spirit of the ordinance would be met if the zoning ordinance were to be amended in the future to establish minimum parking requirements by use rather than according to zone. Don Schmeiser, Senior Planner, noted that the Towncrest area was zoned C1 at one time but was later rezoned C2 because of the parking requirement. Board member Dickens asked whether there were any other alternatives to remedy the parking problem, Mr. Schmeiser stated that (1) a revision could be made to the Zoning Code, or (2) the property could be rezoned. After further discussion, a motion was made by Dickens, seconded by Fowles, to grant a variance in Section 8.10.25A.16(a) of the Zoning Code to reduce the required number of parking spaces for property located at 805 First Avenue from one space per 100 square feet of floor area to one space per 175 square feet of floor area, contingent upon the establishment of a retail use other than a drive-in facility or a supermarket or grocery store. A vote was taken: Dickens -yes; Fowles -yes; Malcolm -yes; Goedken-absent, McBride -absent. The variance was granted. ------------------------- A motion was made by Dickens, seconded by Fowles, to recommend to the Planning and Zoning Commission their urgent consideration of revising parking regulations in the CII Zone. 79 (9 .i CITY CONFERENCE BOARD f"EETING O JANUARY 11, 1977 HA 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 Belger 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 illegal 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 dixerpt an assistant attorney to investigate and report. It was moved by Foster'and seconded by Perret to receive and file the maps presented by Begley. .Motion carried unanimously. 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. IIe 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 Foster that the lotter from Welsh be received, filed, and referred to the Public Workc Department. Motion carried unanimously. �Z Mayor Neuhauser questioned if anyone was present for the hearing on HCDA which had been rescheduled to January 18th. There was no one present. 0 0 INFORN L COUNCIL DISCUSSION JANUARY 13, 1977 7:10 P.M. INR RHAL COUNCIL DISOJSSION: January 13, 1977, at 7:10 P. If. in the Conference Roan at the Civic Center. Payor Pro Tam deProsse presiding. ID[DBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse, Foster (7:35 P.M.),. \'euhauser (8:15'P.M.), Perret, Selzer. ABSENT: Vevera. Mly1BERS PRESENT: Berlin, Miller, Kraft, Showalter, Vitosh, Morgan, Schreiber, Brei, Keating, Jones, Eggers, Stolfus, Higdon. City Manager Neal Berlin requested an executive session after the meeting to discuss property negotiations and personnel. He also advised receipt of a letter from Terry Fritz, DDT which advises that the City's applica- tion for transit assistance. will go to their commission on the 25th. It includes $86,627 for general operations, $20,730 for capital items, $60,000 for handicapped and elderly service. He was told that a request for night service probably would not have been honored. .The City Manager distributed the following material: Carments frau Councilman Vevera on the Capital Improvements Program and budget cuts; List of Block Grant Administration personnel for FY78; Letter frau Letter from Sgt. Harris concerning Pols -..xp�er Pocytdget; and Revenue Sharing funded Capital Outlay. In the total for FY78, there is $520,000 of Revenue Sharing. In the General Operating Budget there is $259,108, divided between Youth Services, $75,000; Regional Planning, $62,000; and $122,000 to the different departments as shown on the handout.__ The City Manager pointed out that the discussion would start with the proposed additional service charges for the garbage pickup and landfill. Ile suggested trying to resolve the major issues of the budget first, then the other things will fall in place. The issues were (1) whether or not to have the landfill and garbage charges, or to cut the budget, (2) to resolve how revenue sharing will be allocated, and (3) the extent of the CIP. Councilman Selzer reiterated his opposition to the landfill charges to individual homeowners, as it is not based on a volume of use, and it should be a basic service provided to citizens frau property tax funds. Councilman Balmer agreed. Councilman Perret recalled the suggestion for a fee based on a percentage of the water/sewer bill. for each family. Payor Pro Tem deProsse asked for suggestions of areas in the budget funded by taxes where cuts could be made in lieu of the landfill charges, ($300,000). Councilman Balmer noted that he considered landfill a higher priority than klass Transit Transit has a $408,000 property tax allocation, (compared to $119,500-IY77) and he suggested putting some 5 • • Informal Discussion Jan. 13, 1976 Page 2 revenue sharing back into Transit, and reducing property tax. The City Manager pointed out that if there was a consensus to put additional revenue sharing into general operating budget to alleviate the property tax squeeze so that the Landfill charge could be reduced to have no charge, then Council is talking about the $260,000 balance that the budget reccmrends go toward the CIP projects. This would further reduce those projects. Costs for mass transit, and for not having mass transit was discussed. Councilman Foster arrived, 7:35 P.M. Councilman Perret called attention to the Local Option Taxation, now before the Legislature_ Councilman Selzer discussed asking the staff to cut an average of 5% from each budget. On the proposed $7,180,000 budget this would amount to $350,000. He said this %mould eliminate the need for charging for refuse pickup, and the City Manager, Staff and Department Heads are in a better position than Councilpersons to say what they could get along without. The City ?danger asked if Selzer would accept priorities of the cuts made by Staff, and Selzer replied that he would. Councilman Balmer expressed concern that the citizens would reject any bond issues if a charge is imposed, as it Mould be like raising taxes. The City Manager explained the futility of trying this procedure as experienced by previous Councils. He noted that he did not hear a majority of Council saying that there is a consensus that the cuts should cane out of the Near Necessities, and asked for Cotmcil direction. Programs not identified as Near Necessities or Necessities were mentioned as Legal, Boards and Commissions, Commnity Development, Human Relations, City Clerk, City Manager, Finance and Public Works. The City Manager stated that in most of these functions, to reduce the budget would be to reduce personnel, as a higher percentage of those budgets are in personnel than those in line departments. Councilman Selzer also suggested looking at the areas where there is the greatest increase in expenditures from estimated FY77 to proposed FY78, and mentioned mass transit, planning, police and co munity block grants, code enforcement, library, finance, anirrnl shelter, and recreation. Council then discussed the allocations for mass transit; personnel increases dictated by union contracts; provision for handicapped and elderly; the expanded services of FY77 (free bus for elderly, Wardway Route, Saturday service), maintenance of headways all day. Mayor Neuhauser arrived, 8:15 P.M., and presided over the remainder of the meeting. Councilwoman deProsse stated that cuts of personnel and service are Council's responsibility. COuncilnan Balmer commented that he wanted Aid to Agencies to stay the same as last year. Councilman Perrot Suggested discussing the individual budgets of the departments. Councilman Foster tormented that Council cannot do anything about the labor contracts. Mayor Neuhauser suggested considering a landfill charge, but not a garbage charge, noting this was her preference. If four eouncilmembers want the fee, then cuts in the budget can be looked for. Mother suggestion, if they are in the property tax area, they can be subtracted .from the costs for garbage fee. Councilman Foster advised that sanitation should be self-sufficient like water and sever. Mayor I�-uhauser asked where cuts should be made. Counc Urnan Selzer suggested Mass Transit, $60,000, but this might oma uuL of State Assistance; and Current Planning $67,000. 1'hi.s is Code Enforcement, `Wo, and current �J • Inf'onral Discussion Jan. 13, 1977 Page 3 planning, 2 3/4 people, as explained on page 48. .',M67, 000 is allocated to Johnson County iiegional Planning C( mission (not counting $27,000 ror a Human Needs Study-RCDA) in Aid to Agencies, is Revenue Sharing, which should be allocated to other areas in the operating budget. If one person was eliminated in the Current Planning, it Mould amount to $15,500. The City Manager commented that Council could take $259,000 from revenue sharing balance and put into garbage collection and reduce it accordingly. Councilman Selzer suggested taking all the decreases in service options. The Mayor cannented that some of the revenue sharing could be taken out of the central equi-pnent project. CAPITAL IMPROVVEI ENM PROJECTS After a five minute recess, Council started the discussion of the Capital Improvement Projects, page 145 in the Budget. The City Manager stated that there are three alternatives for funding these: (1) Issue G.O. Bonds, (2) Go to the Public with a referendum, or (3) use $259,000 in Revenue Sharing. Administration, Civic Center Air Conditioning - funded_ Parks and Recreation, Mercer Park Service Building - deleted (was #1 priority of the Commission). Parks and Recreation, Willow Creek Tennis Courts - deleted. Parks and Recreation, Continued Development of New Parks - funded, but portion of sentence reading, "and for early development of new parks not owned by the City at this time." deleted. Recreation Center Addition - deleted. Parks and Recreation, Hickory Hill Park Shelter - The City Manager advised that there were balances in this year's HCDA funds to do this. There was no objection by Council, if these funds are used. Parks and Recreation, Softball Complax - deleted. Parks and Recreation, West Side Swimming Pool - deleted. Parks and Recreation, Riverfront Project - RCDA will not be allocated for this, BOR funds being investigated. Showalter advised that out of Iowa City's $.50,000 maximum, two applications, one for shelters at Willow Creek and Wetherby Park (will supplement HCDA funds), and one for purchase of the Schlaegel property adjacent to Hickory Hill will use this allocation from BOR. If urban renewal money comes back the budget can be amended. Airport - 10 Unit T -hangar Project, 1979. Library Building Project - 1979. Public Works, Sunset Street Improvement - deleted. • • Informal Discussion Jan. 13, 1977 Page 4 Riblic Works, Norman Trek Blvd. Improvement - Cunded. Public Works, Mburt StreoL Reconstruction and InLersection Improvement - switched to 1979, and substituted in its place, the Keokuk Intersection project. public Works, Asphalt Resurfacing Project - Council discussed also using any additional RUT allocations from the State. Funded. Public {Yorks, City Bridge Repair Project - a report from Director of Public Works will be forthcoming. Funded. A11 MUS funding is allocated thru 1977, 1978, and 1979. Public Works, Equipment Repair Facility - The City manager suggested a piecemeal project, taking revenue sharing for a 3 year period, revising the way equipment replacement is funded, taking the value of the water operations building on Gilbert Street, and taking the value of the bus garage eventually. There might also be some MTITA funding for a bus garage. There was consensus to do the project piecemeal, so the City Manager will cane back with procedure. He noted Council would have to commit revenue sharing. Public Works, Keokuk/Highway 6 Intersection Improvement - switched to 1978. Public Works, Sycamore and Highway 6 Intersection Immprovenent - is underway in EY77. Public {Yorks, Riverside and Benton Intersection Improvement - funded. Public Works, East-West One Way Couplet Project h`2 - 1477. Public Works, Landfill Access Road Immprovenent - deleted. Public Works, Energy Conservation Study - 11MA funds. Public Works, Asphalt Street Sealing Program - funded. Public Works, Waste Water Treatment Facilities Improvement - funded. Public Works, Muscatine Avenue Improvements - Prior to FY78. Funded. Public Works, River Corridor Trunk Sewer Irrprovenent -(No federal funding for trunk sewers) The Mayor asked if there would have to be a referendum. The City Manager will get more information. Public Works, Pollution Control Plant Asphalt Surfacing Project - deleted unless recycled asphalt can be used. Public Works, Pollution Control Maintenance Shed - deleted. Public Works, Water hfain Extension Project - funded, if property annexed. lJ Informal Discussion • Jan. 13, 1977 Page 5 Public Works, Two --Inch Water Main Replacement Project - funded. Public Works, New Subdivision Oversized Water Main Installation Project - funded. Public Works, Water Main Loop Tie -In Project - funded. Fire, Training Tower - 1982. Police, Animal Shelter Replacement Project - Hold for participation with the County. Police, Station Remodeling - deleted if a Joint Law Enforcanent Center. Police, Outdoor Firing Range - should also be done in conjunction with the County. Alternatives suggested. Ccnrunity Development, Ralston Creek Flood Control Project - funded. Community Development, Old Post Office Renovation, Senior Citizens - funded. Community Development, Happy Hollow Park Expansion - for storm water detention, funded. Community Development, 'Old Brick' Rehabilitation Project - deleted. Community Development, Urban Renewal Land Acquisition - funded. Council decided to discuss City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney, and Human Relations Department budget on Monday, and to not schedule more meetings. It was moved by Foster and seconded by deProsse to go into executive session to discuss property acquisition and personnel. Upon roll call Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret and Selzer voted 'aye'. Motion carried, 6/0. Vevera absent. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. This 'meeting is recorded on Reels #76-46 and 77-1. 0 0 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JJ%N''UARY 17, 1977 1:30 P.M. INFORNiAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: January 17, 1977, at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro Tem deProsse presiding. COUNCIIDIaiBERS PRESENT: deProsse, Selzer, Balmer, Poster, Perret (1:40 P.M.), ABSENT: Neuhauser, Vevera, STAM,IBIBFRS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber, Vann. ZONING APPLICATIONS Senior Planner Don Schmeiser present to discuss zoning applications for Peppenaood Addition, Makada Subdivision, Hawkeye Heights and Hy -Vee. Concerning Peppenaood Addition, the problem with the drainage ditch was discussed, along with the memo from the engineer. lie stated that Council should not accept the preliminary plat until this is resolved. Schmadeke's memo concerning the sanitary sewer was noted, and if the subdivision is kept to under 183 lots, there will be no problem. One foot of water depth in the streets is proposed for storm water detention. Councilman Perret arrived, 1:40 P.M. The rezoning and subdivision will be considered together. Public hearings will beset on the rezoning at tomorrow's meeting. The Makada Subdivision, outside City Limits but under our territorial jurisdiction, is east of Sycamore Street extended east. Ile suggested requiring an assessment waiver for installation of water maifis when the final plat is submitted, as all homes have well water now, and are outside the City Limits. There is a lagoon for sewage. The City has a street naming classification procedure to be followed in the naming of streets, so several name changes are shown. Regarding Hawkeye heights, he noted that it is north of the Mark IV complex, for multi -family development. The Fly -Vee people will be coming in with another location which is south of the Highway G Bypass on Sand Road. The P $ Z abstention vote was questioned, and Mayor Pro Tem deProsse commented that if in a person's mind there is a conflict of interest, Council should respect that. AGENDA The appointments to the Committee on Community Needs will be deferred until Mayor Neuhauser and Councilman Vevera are back. City Attorney Hayek pointed out that Council could discuss the matter that is scheduled for executive session at open session if they desire. The Attorney and contractor will he here at 4:00 P.M. to discuss a building code violation at 132 North Dodge Street. 0 • • Informal Discussion .Lan. 17, 1977 Pagc 2 Councilwoman dol'rosso pointed out that she will hereafter use the word, 'misdirected' instead of 'stupid'. City Manager Neal Berlin called attention to the letter from the Lown City Fence Co. from Phil Carey, and presented pictures of the problem. He explained the order asking for removal of the barbedwire. Carey has asked the the ordinance be amended. PRCIIECT GREEN PROPOSAL Nancy Seiberling read their statement proposing two projects for 1977, and presented cost estimates for: (1) the first phase of project at southern entrance to Iowa City on Highway 218 south of the intersection, and (2) on Washington Street from Van Buren east to Muscatine Avenue. On Highway 218 project, Project Green would provide plant materials for a portion of. Sturgis Ferry Park and City right-of-way at the two southern corners of the intersection of 6 and 218 and for the airport entrance. They would be responsible for watering for two years. This plan has the approval of the Riverfront Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission. For the Washington Street project Herman Thompson of Marion was selected as landscape architect. The plan has been reviewed and approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Committee on Community Needs and the City Staff, and the expectation is to use HMA funds. Project Green will plant the medians and parking and will water trees on the parking for two years, the City to water the medians. Project Green's costs would be $18,000 for the design and watering. City costs would be '$25,403, level I which could be paid for from federal funds in Neighbor- hood Site Improvements in the rehab project. The City would build the planting beds in the medians (3) and water them. Project Green would plant and build a sitting area at the NE corner of Washington/Governor intersection. Thompson presented the preliminary site sketches. There are three levels of construction potential. Level 2 included improvements at the intersections and on the sidewalks, at a cost of $62,581 for the City and Level 3, a retaining wall at the North on College Hill Park, City cost of $52,486. All Councilmembers present supported Level #I, and the Committee on Comnunity•Needs will hold neighborhood meetings to get their reactions. The staff has some questions concerning plantings at the park, and this will be worked out. BUDGET City Mina er nervations made included: (1) Family coverage for Blue Cross - Blue Shield costs the City $806.40 a year for each family. (2) 'rho rate for life insurance is doin because of the City' . good experience. (3) In 7270, Food for Consumption, this amount was deleted and $100 added to the same area in Camcil's budget. (4) In 6130, temporary employees, the funding is to provide replacements for vacations and illness. (5) To decrease word processing by 108 stould be to eliminate the word processing person. Attorney Hayek commented that this • • Informan Discussion .Jan. 17, 1977 Page 3 service is used also by their department. 'llhe City Manager stated that severaL departments use this service in order to operate more offectively and erriciently. 'lliere was no consensus to reduce. (6) '1'o reduce 8310, travel, by $1,000. ft was pointed out that the staff is maintaining the same level thru the entire budget. 'there was no consensus to cut. (7) To reduce telephone bills overall. The City Manager also thought that the phone bill was too high, and had investigated going to private phone equipment. The City Manager stated that if Council wanted to reduce travel area and telephone area by 10%, to tell him to make changes there. Tom Eilers noted an overall pattern of substantial increase in temporary employees. Also differences in the increases of health insurance. Aid to Agencies is in the Council's budget and will be discussed on Friday, and Council's budget will be discussed then. City Clerk Concerning the option to decrease purchase of the file, it was noted that it would decrease efficiency. The $25,000 is for the primary and general Council elections. Codification is $12,000. Publications are down with the new method of publication. Legal De artment e percentage of increase in salaries for permanent personnel was questioned. Attorney Hayek cited the benefits in having experienced assistants. Concerning 8160, he pointed out that the City is now self-insuring on major liability, and claim investigating previously done by the insurance company is now done by his department. There has been an increase in the time given to Boards and Conmissions for research and attendance at the meetings. Priority service has been given to the human Relations Commission as previously judged to be a priority item by Council, and one of the reasons a third assistant was hired and he noted the need to work more in the Planning and Zoning area. The staff will investigate budgeting legal assistance for HCDA projects out of IICDA funds. i Human Relations —e ecrease option on reduction of personnel was discussed. There is no option in the contracts on the level of Blue Cross -Blue Shield that is paid for employees. In 8160, other professional services covers special training courses for City employees, such as with Steve Rynecki. This will also cover costs of strengthening testing programs. Morgan pointed out a shift in the focus of Affirmative Action, and getting into an employee assistance program, as recruitment effort is under control. In 8160, the amount shown as cut $2,000, should have been a cut of $500, with $2,000 remaining. Temporary employees, 6130, is for work-study person to help compile data. Funds for 8120, consultations, such as with Rynecki, have been transferred to the Legal Department budget. The City Kinager pointed out that plans are not rar enough along to tie-in programs to the proposed mini -computer. Data processing is used to compute costs for personnel services. Detailed computerized lnronnation has helped in negotiations as to consequences or varlous proposals. Use of temporary employees was explained. • • Informal Discussion. .Ian. 17, 1977 Page 4 V i mmce Director Rosenciry Vitosh explained the workload in the purchasing department which necessitates having two persons in the department. It was suggested that the meter maids be paid out of the enterprise funds for parking instead of the general fund. The City Manager advised that the fines are put in the general fund, but he would check with the City Attorney. Vitosh stated that she was looking at a better way to reorganize the department, but had not been there long enough to effectively assess the department. Water and sewer are already on the computer, and computerization of traffic tickets would be next. The $150,000 for the mini -computer would include the computer and the programs. The planning is still in the preliminary stages, but could extend to all departments. Alternatives can be explored with the County and School District or University. The kinds of responsibilities that work-study students carry are not compatible with the needs of the Finance Department. Termination wages of $65,000 are in year-end balances. Vitosh did not recommend reducing the insurance reserve; some Councilmembers did not think that $100,000 was enough. Comprehensive Liability, 8410, was increased because the police department has received information that the National Sheriff's Association will write Civil Rights coverage for all matters related to police protection. All insurance is shown in the Finance budget, ,but the Airport in a separate function, so its insurance is in :heir budget. The coverage was discussed. In 8110, the yearly audit, costs were estimated too low for FY77, so were upped for FY78. Council discussed changing auditors and reasons for continuity with one auditor. McGladreys did change the team leader in previous years. Postage has decreased because of the bimonthly utility bills. On page 36, in 8940, $4,690 needs to be added in to cover the rentals for keypunch. In 9330 there is $10,000 for a microfilm reader/printer and microfilming camera. The Clerk's reader/printer can't be used for engineering plans. The proposed purchase would be placed in the print shop and used by all departments. Councilman Balmer asked if receipts of parking fines had been tabulated as to the dollar parking fine figure, as he will. again propose the $1 fine. COUNCIL TIME Councilman Balmer asked if the staff was working with the University concerning the false fire alarms. If the University doesn't police it, will thu City start charging them? The City Manager will check with the Fire Chief. City Attorney Ilayek advised that the lawsuit could he discussed In open session. Ile noted that thu pproblem concerns onfurcement of the building code at a O -plea at 132 North !lodge, owner h:m. R. Hunter. The building does not have an accessible unit. He outlined the previous actions and the problems. No occupancy pormit has been issued. Dick Phipps, Delta Constniction, gave his version of the problem, as did John Sladek. Kayor Pro "rem Carol deprosse stated that the City Attorney has authority • • Informal. Discussion Jan. 17, 1977 Page 5 to go ahead unless he is instructed otherwise. Hayek noted that absent of instruction from the Council, he would proceed. Jim Priaml called attention to an accident he had because water had frozen on a street after a water -main break, and stated he could advise his insurance company not to pay for the damages. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 P.M. The minutes of this meeting are recorded on Reel #77--1. MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL JANUARY 20, 1977 The cost of publishing the following pro- ceedings & claims is $ Cumula- tive cost to date duringscalendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, special session, 1/20/77, 4130 P.M., at Civic Center. The mtg• was called for the purpose of discussing the >'proposed injunction concerning building at :902 N, Dodge: Councilmembers present were: Neuha u ser, de- .Prosse, foster, Perret. Absent: Balmer, - Vevera, Selzer. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. City Mgr. Berlin reported that legal staff had written a letter to Wayne Kempf. Atty. Wm:'Meardon was present for the developers and read,a letter they were sending to City Mgr. 'It outlined; proposal to stop further constr. on property subi. to 3',conditions. City Atty.'Hayek pointed out that this gives the City an' opportunity to work with devel- opers to resolve the Large Scale Residential .Dev.;question.. As to legality of the zoning, =he -pointed out"'that as this may involve liti gation; staff would discuss the matter with Council in; executive session.. Wayne Begley, Atty. Patricia Kamath,'& Mary Howsare were present•for discussion. The City, Mgr. explained that he had discuss- `;ed.the 'matter. `with.Councilman Vevera & Vevera agreed on method of dealing with LSRO. .Atty..Kamath stated that Atty. Mea rdon had _made,. what he feels is for his client, a reasonable offer, & recommended acceptance in the°spirit"in which it is offered, and she would attempt to proceed with their leg 1;remedies,'as,they discussed privately. Co ncil decided to discuss the matter in ecutive session Friday night. Ci ty Mgr. will.. reschedule the budget agenda. Mtg. ad- . Journed,'5:20 P.M. A` more. complete' description of Council ac- tivities is on file in office f City Clerk. A ���� ••lft G LI to llu'v. h1ARY CUNEUHAUSER MAYOR .ABBIE STOLFUSO CITY CLERK February 3, 1977 r �nd�x n9n-u9a SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 20, 1977 4:30 P.M. The Iowa City City Council met in special session on the 20th day of January, 1977, at 4:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. The meeting was called for the purpose of discussing the proposed injunction concerning building at 902 1`9 North Dodge. Councilmembers present were: Neuhauser, deProsse, Poster, Perret. Absent: Balmer, Vevera, Selzer. Mayor Neuhauser pre- siding. City Manager Neal Berlin reported that, as instructed by Council, the legal staff had written a letter to Wayne Kempf. Attorney William Meardon was present for the developers and read a letter they were sending to the City Manager. It out- lined the proposal to stop further construction on the property subject to three conditions: (1) it is necessary to close in the foundations, and this will take two full working days, (2) construction will not recommence until this matter is resolved, or until the City is notified it will resume, which will be three days prior to the time construction will commence, and (3) the cessation of construction on a "voluntary" basis will not be construed as having any bearing on any subsequent claim on - damages. The Mayor voiced Council's appreciation for this pro- posal. City Attorney Hayek pointed out that this gives the City an opportunity to work with the developers to resolve the Large Scale Residential Development question. As to the legality of the zoning, he pointed out that as this may involve litigation, the staff would discuss the matter with Council in executive session. Wayne Begley, Attorney Patricia Kamath, and Mary Howsare were present for discussion. It was pointed out that the staff has said that closing in the basement was a reasonable request. Attorney Hayek noted that he would participate in the discussions to the extent that the Council wishes it. lie stated that he did not have a legal conflict of interest, but felt it would be better if he did not participate in the investigation. The City Manager explain- ed that he had discussed the matter with Councilman Vovera and Vevera agreed on the method of dealing with the LSRD. Mary Howsare told of the acceleration of the work nt the construction site, and t.hnt: they had bulldozed dirl ovor onto her property. Another citizen explained that thin mat+-r•r might determine the future of the whole north end. Begley requested that P 6 2 do a full-scale review and called attention to the 23 letters prenonted at the regular meeting on the 18th. r Page 2 Special Council Meeting January 20, 1977 Councilman Perre t expressed concern that if the proposal was accepted by Council under those conditions that it did not imply that the City approved of the construction. Attorney Hayek stated that he didn't think that it did; and Attorney Meardon said that in his considered judgment, that it did not, at all, and further that his clients will be bound by his state- ment. He noted that they are the "moving" party, not the City, by their action to stop construction, and because of this, they do not want to be penalized later if it turns out that they were right all along, and the facts reveal that they have sus- tained damages. Attorney Kamath stated that Attorney Meardon had made, what he feels is for his client, a reasonable offer, and recom- mended acceptance in the spirit in which it is offered, and 'she would attempt to proceed with their legal remedies, as they discussed privately. Council decided to discuss the matter in executive session on Friday night before the discussion on the budget. The City Manager will reschedule the budget agenda. Meeting adjourned, 5:20 P.M. MAYOR CITY CLERK Tape recorded on Tope Reel #77-2 hut. ✓ ��rur�L ��oZc, 1977 �;fop Bbl. _. (((/111 Y `Q_f�/10'//-I ✓12.NI/'.C-�-�Q.��V .nil.py_�it-L�✓L�Gj .p v0- _:�±�� �SC��C/ �� ✓'VL[-Gi .`�-cy� 7vc-e-z.. C.t� GLS -.tom/ ivxG�rv� �iiyrC�-�iliyar�.c� -�-a-���K� a-`'/ �D� �/• �C�'4-Q�'�-�. r i •, 0 _lid^_ ( ::�i� '� � _ ✓,,. ,. _ __ f ,� %/' j __ ID '. n t < J( i CA _ �r. r ... �r. i t_ ✓_. �., ,7J I l %/' j __ ID '.