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Home My WebLink About1977-01-25 Minutes Numbered(6 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF' COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 25, 1977 .7;30 P.M. Iowa City City Council, regular session, 1/25/77, at 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: deProsse. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Dr. & Mrs. Adrian Hogben, 910 Rider, presented material relating to placing of a tornado 'warning siren on Lincoln School playground and asked that the sirens be silenced until their safety has been established. City Manager Berlin ex- plained previous actions of Staff and future procedure for investigation of material concerning this matter. It was moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to receive and file the letter and material from Dr. Hogben. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. Mary Howsare, 900 N. Dodge, asked that she and others present be informed of the current situation concerning the apartment complex located at 902 N. Dodge. City Manager Berlin explained that the request for permission to enclose the foundation made by the developer's attorney, Mr. Meardon, had been granted, the gas installation was being stubbed at the property line, and the City Attorney's Staff was pursuing the matter of zoning. Wayne Begley., 804 Ronalds, presented a letter which included three addicional points concerning the construction in question. It was moved by Poster, sec- onded by Perret, that Mr. Begley's letter be received and filed. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. At the request of a citizen, Mayor Neuhauser asked if something could be done to improve safety conditions in relation to mudracked on street in that vicinity. The City Manager indicAed he would check into the matter. John Morrissey, 513 S. Van Buren, appeared concerning his letter regarding the proposed Highway 0518. Mayor Neu- hauser explained that the Area Transportation Study would come before Council after being presented to the Regional Plan- ning Commission, and at that time a public hearing would be set and the Department of Transportation invited to attend. It was moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to receive and file Mr. Morrissey's letter. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent._ Councilman Vevera requested that Item 3d(1), Resolution Accepting PY77 Slurry Seal Project, be taken off the Consent Calendar and discussed separately. There were no Council objections. It was moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, that the following agenda items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: /a/ Page 2 Council Activities January 25, 1977 Approval of official actions, regular Council meeting Of 1/11/77, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: United Action for %2.3 Youth Board - 1/10/77; Airport Commission - 12/16/77; 12 y Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee - 1/5/77 & 12 5 1/7/77; Parks and Recreation Commission - 1/12/77. 12 6 Permit Resolutions, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, as recommended by City Clerk: Resolution 4777-15, page 28, approving Class C Liquor License for The Mill Restaurant, 127 120 E. Burlington St. Resolution 4777-16, page 29, approv- ing Class C Liquor License for Moody Blue, 1200 S. Gilbert. 2 g Resolution 4777-17, page 30, approving Dancing Permit for 129 Moody Blue, 1200 S. Gilbert. Resolution 4777-18, page 31, approving Class B Beer and Resolution 4777-19, page 32, approving Class B Beer Sunday Sales for Jose Taco, 517 S. Riverside Dr. 13 0 Motion to approve disbursements for period of October 131 1-31, 1976, in amount of $879,227.66, and November 1-30, 1976, in the amount of $1,621,510.27, as recommended by 13Z Finance Director, subject to audit. Correspondence: Robert Klaus, and Thomas 11. Summy of 133 Stephens, re opposition to proposed garbage pick-up fee, 13H referred to City Manager's office for reply. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. 4 Council discussed the quality of work as done by Missouri 0 P of ,m Prnrlunts Company of St. Louis, Missouri, for the FY77 Slurry Seal Project. Several Councilmembers explained the reasoning for their proposed "no" vote on accepting the job. After further discussion, it was moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to adopt the Resolution Accepting the FY77 Slurry Seal Project. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Balmer Selzer Vevera. Motion failed 3/3, with deProsse / absent. 135 Council noted the recommendations made by the Parks and Recreation Commission for the Council to endorse the Happy hollow Storm water Storage Area as a means to improve parks and recreation usage and as a possible partial solution to the City's flooding problem and approve the purchase of the Ilayek property adjacent to Happy Hollow Park. Mayor Neuhauser men- tioned an appraisal is being prepared on the Hayek property. Page 3 Council Activities January 25, 1977 A motion was made by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to appoint Milo Pecina, 731 Dearborn St.; Mary Rock, 614 E. Jefferson; and Leslie J. Anderson, Apt. 1B, 2530 Bartelt Road, to fill the three vacancies with terms expiring Octo- ber 1, 1977, and appoint Peter Verstegen, 922 Talwrn Ct., to fill the vacancy with term expiring March 1, 1978, on the Committee on Community Needs. Motion carried, 6/0, 137 deProsse absent.' It was moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to appoint Burton Frantz, 44 Gleason, and reappoint Warren F_ Burger, 1804 Ridgeway Drive, to fill the two vacancies on the Board Q£�ZOELJ] S with terms expiring December 31, 1979. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. Council discussed having two contractors on the Board of Appeals. �3 $ Councilman Selzer moved, Councilman Balmer seconded, to appoint Leroy E. Muller, 315 First Street, to fill the va- cancy on the Board of Examiners of Plumbers (Master Plumber) with term expiring December 31, 1978. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. /3 9 Councilman Perre t brought to Council's attention the need to improve traffic flow and correct directional signs at the intersections of Washington and Madison, Grand Avenue /I/d and Grand Avenue Court, and Gilbert and Market. Council discussed various possibilities. Mayor Neuhauser announced the Iowa Department of Transportation's reasons for and ap- proval of the bus grant in the amount of approximately $106,000 for operating expenses and match for the new buses with an additional $60,000 after an agreement has been re ached with Johnson County for services for the elderly and handicapped. City Manger Berlin pointed out that the City would be ex- pected to charge for the specialized services for the elder- ly and handicapped citizens. Besides I.D.O.T.funding and HCDA funding, he mentioned that Johnson County Regional Plan- ning Commission has applied for a grant with the Health, Education and Welfare Department; and therefore, he did not know how it would all fit together. Johnson County is one of 10 counties being considered nationwide for this Office of Human Development Grant. Page 4 Council Activities January 25, 1977 Mayor Neuhauser reported on the Mayors' meeting she attended in Washington, D.C. with the Cabinet members. She indicated that Patricia Harris, the appointee for H.U.D. Director, had stated she wished to have block grant funds continue, and was determined to make the Section 8 program work. The Mayor informed Council that she had made reserva- tions to attend the National League of Cities' Congressional City Conference in March and will plan on attending unless Urban Renewal bidding is being considered at that time. Mayor Neuhauser stated she had talked to both the Sena- tors and the Congressman representing our area and asked them to find out whether or not the Old Post Office building could be bought by the City for $1. City Manager Berlin indicated he had spoken to Mr. Mullens from the Postal Service concern- ing the City's application for a grant from the Historical Preservation Foundation and had pointed out to him that the City was looking at all financial alternatives at this time. /y2 /H3 Councilman Selzer questioned what the status of extend- ing the gpwpr east of Scott Boulevard was. The City Manager explained that Mr. Glasgow's attorney had drafted an agree- ment for the construction of the sewer extension but that it was returned to them so that they could make it comply with direction from the State Legislature by financing through special assessment. The City Manager will check into the matter to see how it's progressing. / yS Councilman Selzer asked that Staff determine whether or not it would create a better site distance to establish oark- inng on the south side of Highland Avenue near the 400'/500 1-416 block rather than the north side. Councilman Balmer pointed out that Section 9.30.5(f) of the Municipal Code states that landlords must maintain a temperature of no less than 700, three feet from floor level, and asked if this regulation was enforced. He further stated that in light of present energy conservation measures, perhaps this portion should be revised. The City Manager indicated this regulation was probably en- forced upon complaint by the tenant and that it would be rea- sonable to suggest to the Housing Commission that they review this matter. /N7 The Public hearing to consider the Neiahborhood Rede- velopment Plan was held, as required by Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa. HCDA programs to be implemented are the Hous- ing Rehab Program, Neighborhood Site Improvements„ Code En- forcement and Ralston Creek Improvements. There being no one present to speak, the public hearing was closed. /y8 Page 5 Council Activities January 25, 1977 The public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for equipment for the Jeffer- son/Market Sianalization Proiect cvas held. No one appeared for discussion. Public hearing closed. It was moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RESOLUTION #77-20, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, pages 33 and 34, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR FURNISHING EQUIPMENT FOR THE JEFFERSON/MARKET SIGNALIZA- TION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO B=DDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, deProsse absent. Councilman Perret noted the Pub- lic 11orks Director will be presenting the A95 Review for this FAUS project to the Policy Committee of the Regional Planning Commission tomorrow. IA19 I /5-0 The public hearing on the Resolution Proposing to Amend Lease of Portion of Iowa City Municipal Airport to United States of America for the U.S. Army Reserve Training Center was held. Public hearing closed since no one appeared for discussion. A motion was made by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RESOLUTION #77-21, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, pages 35-3B, AMENDING LEASE OF PORTION OF IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TO UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE TRAINING CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, deProsse absent. This designates a strip of land as an access road for the Center and relates to the Highway 218 Project. /5%2 Mayor Neuhauser opened the public hearing on the Resolu- tion Proposing to Sell and Convey Certain Property to the 'State of Iowa for Right -of -Way for U.S. Highway #218. There being no one present for discussion, the public hearing was /S3 declared closed. It was moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RESOLUTION #77-22, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, pages 39 -t"tY 42, SELLING AND CONVEYING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY TO THE STATE OF IOWA FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR U.S. HIGHWAY #210. /Sy Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, deProsse absent. A motion was made by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE 2238 BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY 46.64 A., E. of Mormon Trek and N. of City Limits, FROM RIA ZONE TO R1B ZONE (Ty'n Cae) be considered and given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. First consid- eration given. Councilman Foster moved, Councilman Balmer seconded, that ORDINANCE #77-2823, as recorded in Ordinance Book 11, page 1, ESTABLISHING THE MUNICIPAL CEMETERIES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AS NONPERPETUAL CARE CEMETERIES AND AMENDING SECTION IV OF ORDINANCE NO. 2231 be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. .0 Page 6 Council Activities January 25, 1977 It was moved by Balmer, seconded by Perrot, to adopt RESOLUTION n77-23, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, page 43, REPEALING THE RESOLUTION OF THE 7TH OF SEPTEMBER, 1965, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE PERPETUAL CARE FUND, BECAUSE THE MUNICIPAL CEMETERIES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY SHALL HEREAFTER BE NON - PERPETUAL CARE. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, deProsse absent. With the passage of this resolution, costs for maintenance of the cemeteries will come from the general S fund. The Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Design Agreement with Hansen Lind Meyer, Inc., for Design of the Architectural Barrier Removal Program had been previously de- leted at the informal Council meeting. �S8 City Manager Berlin presented a letter which he had re- ceived from Mr. Ed J. Gatens, the Makada Subdivision developer. Mr.. Gatens agreed to sign a contract waiver in accordance with Chapter 384 of the 1975 Code of Iowa, thereby waiving the right to appeal future assessments for municipal improvements as required in the Iowa City Subdivision Code; and he agreed that sanitary sewer lines would be installed by him in accord- ance with City specifications and would become a part of the City sewer system at such time the subdivision would be annexed. Mr.'Gatens stated he would not object to annexation when this land becomes contiguous to the City, and he will sign waivers for water and fire hydrants. Ed Gatens; Dennis Saeugling, from Hawkeve Enaineerina; and Don Schmeiser, from City canning, , appeared. The City Manager stated that this seems to be a reasonable solution. Further discussion determined that the subdivision would essentially comply with the Storm I -later Ordi- nance. It was moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RESOLUTION $77-24, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, page 44, ACCEPTING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MAKADA SUBDIVISION located one- half mile south of the southerly City limits and east of Syca- more Street extended south in Johnson County, as approved by Planning & Zoning and Staff. Affirmative roll call vote was �S unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. It was moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RESO- LUTION #77-25, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, page 45, APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HAWKEYE HEIGHTS located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard and approximately 500 feet south of Melrose Avenue, as approved by Planning & Zoning. Affirma- tive roll call vote was unanimous, deProsse absent. 160 A motion was made by Balmer, seconded by Selzr_r, to adopt RESOLUTION #77-26, as recorded in Resolution Book 30, page 46, AMENDING BUDGET AUTHORIZATION RESOLUTION N0. 76-238 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, EQUIPMENT DIVISION, by adding one 6 0 Page 7 Council Activities January 25, 1977 Maintenance Worker II and deleting one Maintenance Worker 2. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, deprosse absent. /6/ It was moved by Vevera, seconded by Foster, to adopt RESO- LUTION n77-27, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, page 47, AMENDING BUDGET AUTHORIZATION RESOLUTION NO. 76-238 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COHLMYEITY DEVELOPMENT PERSONNEL by the addition of one Assistant Planner and the elimination of one Planning Technician. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. �6 Mike Kammerer, S hive-Hattery & Assoc., questioned why the ordinance to rezone a tract of land to be known as Pepperwood Addition was not on the agenda. City Manager Berlin explained that the drainage problem would have to be resolved before this ordinance would be acted on by Council. 163 It was moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adjourn the meeting. (9:20 P.M.) Motion carried. CITY CLERK Tape recorded on Reel $77-2 MAYOR h