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Home My WebLink About1977-02-01 Minutes NumberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUiNCIL ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 1, 1977 7,30 P. N. Iowa City City Council, regular session, 2/1/77, at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Ralph oxford, Yellow Checker Cab and Super Cab, appeared asking Council approval of licensing of 24 taxicabs, and questioned what the future plans were regarding his cab stand on Dubuque St. The Mayor advised there was no way to answer at this time. It was moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster to direct the Legal Staff to investigate the license applications and procedures to be used. Motion carried, unanimously, 7/0. /9 7 Bill Terry, 206 W. Park Road, appeared concerning 700 temperature required in the minimum housing code, and urged Council to recommend that citizens keep their thermostats at 68°. It was moved by Selzer, seconded by Vevera, to recom- mend that citizens conserve energy by lowering thermostats to 68° during the day and lower at night if possible, this recommendation to apply to all municipal buildings. Motion l�8 carried unanimously, 7/0. City Attorney Ilayek announced that initiative proceed- ings on a tenant -landlord ordinance had been filed today. It was moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to receive and file letters of January 26 and February 1, 1977, from Mares Howsare, 900 N. Dodge, concerning construction at 902 N. Dodge. Motion carried unanimously. Wayne Begley/, 804 Ronalds, asked several questions about Council's do cision that the 1967 rezoning was a valid rezoning, and procedures for citizens to object to rezonings. Attorney Hayek explain- ed the procedure, and Council directed that the information presented be made available in written form. Corrine Suter, 609 Brown, asked if the 1967 petition was a valid petition. The staff was instructed to investigate and publicly announce the answer. 200 A motion was made by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the following agenda items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of official actions, regular Council meeting, 1/18/77, and special Council meeting, 1/20/77, subject to correction, as recommended by City C1urY.. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - 1/12/77; Riverfront Comm. - 1/13/77; Planning and ton- ing Comm. - 1/20/77. O Page 2 Council Activities February 1, 1977 Motion approving disbursements for 12/1-31/76, in the amount of $2,637,396.04, as recoamiended by Finance Director, subject to audit. Correspondence: Charles U. Kelly, re left -turn arrow Q D 5 traffic signals, referred to Public Works Dept. Atty. Alan R_ Leff, representing Boulevard Room, Ltd., acknowl- edging trade name change to Turn -2n Point, 325 E. Market, 7 -Ora as required by law. Dennis W. Chadwick, re construction of apartment buildings, referred to Legal Dept. O Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, all Councilmembers present. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Selzer, to set a public hearing on 2/22/77 at 7:30 P.M. to rezone the Kennedy tract of land located S. of Winebrenner-Dreusicke Ford from R1A to C2 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion. Motion carried, 7/0. z O $ Council noted the Planning and Zoning Commission's recom- mendations for Council to approve the preliminary and final Large Scale Non -Residential Development plan of Howard John- son's Motor Lodge and to approve the final plat of Village Green, Part IX, both with several contingencies. The River - front Commission's recommendation to amend their by-laws con- cerning the time regular meetings are to be held was also noted. It had been decided at informal session to defer the Resolution Adopting Phase II of the Iowa River Corridor Study, and discuss the matter with the Riverfront Commission at an informal ses- sion. q Mayor Neuhauser announced there was a vacancy on the Air- P 10 port Commission with term expiring March 1, 1983; three vacan- cies on the Committee on Community Needs with terms expiring 211 March 1, 1979; and one vacancy on the Human Relations Commis- sion with term expiring January 1, 1978. The appointments to 12 these commissions will be made on March 8, 1977. In answer to questions from Councilmembers, the City Man- ager explained that (1) he had not received the information from University Heights regarding the services contract, (2) 21 Consultant Don Zuchelli would be in Iowa City on February 21st (a City holiday) and could discuss the College Block Building and Dottie Dunn flat Shop properties, (3) the November letter from IPIRG concerning Freeway 510 had been answered, (4) the 2 IS Sasaki firm would be a subcontractor to Associated Engineers 4/6 for design services, (5) the letter had been drafted concern- ing attendance by members at Board and Commission meetings, 217 0 0 Page 3 Council Activities February 1, 1977 (6) concerning historic preservation designation of Old Post Office, he had informed the Park Service that the City was not requesting the designation, but was considering all a+�a financial alternatives, and (7) Scott Celly, representing Zuchelli, Staff, and Halprin representatives will discuss the — Library site on February 7 and 8. The Mayor commented that (1) the Showalter memo concern- ing 100' easement along the river would be discussed with the 2Q0 Riverfront Commission at the informal meeting, (2) that the Revenue Sharing and Block Grant programs had almost no paper- si21 work, unlike the FAUS program, (this was in regard to the article in Government Executive on how much time is used ad- ministratively for paperwork), (3) she could attend the fact- finding session on the Firefighters contract (deProsse ander_ Foster might also), (A) the letter from Senator Clark con- cerning the post office had been written before her visit to 22.3 Washington, D.C., (5) that in regard to the letter from Nate Ruben, he had advised her to get preapproval of sites; this had also been told to Councilman Foster by Ruben's staff, 22q (6) it should be determined through the Johnson County Policy and Technical Committees whether or not a need for Freeway 518 is indicated by the Area Transportation Study. 025' It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract for State Transit Assistance Funds in the amount of $107,357, from the Depart- ment of Transportation. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. 2,74 It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Selzer to in- vestigate establishment of an Energy Commission as an advisory body to Council, and that the Rules Conmaittee draft an appro- priate document for the establishment of this Commission and report back to the Council in one month. Motion carried unani- mously, 7/0. P.27 Council decided to not discuss the proposed Human Rela- tions Ordinance until all Councilmembers can be present, speci- fically to discuss Sec. 10.2.3. Attorney Hayek stated that he wished to be present also. 22,7 Traffic Engineer Jim Brachtel was complimented on his courteous and well -researched letter answering questions of Robert Welsh concerning the proposed Traffic ordinance. a2 'City Attorney Hayek advised that the Campaign Finance Ordinance was awaiting his review. City Clerk Sto lfus stated that two persons had taken out nomination papers for the next Council election. P30 (0 (6 Page 4 Council Activities February 1, 1977 City Manager Neal Berlin reported that the University will pay the sewer rate established by the City under an interim contract which will expire on July 1, 1978. Through this period the City and the University can negotiate speci- fic terms for a long-term contract. He asked that the Tenant Landlord Ordinance be referred to the City Attorney for re- view and comment. It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Balmer to so refer the Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. X31 Attorney Hayek pointed out that this is the first time for an ordinance to be initiated by the citizens, and he would need to work on how the City is going to respond to it or any future ordinances. Several questions were asked, and will be answered in the Attorney's report, which should be ready in two weeks. It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Balmer to refer the ordinance to the Housing Comm. for report within 60 days. Motion carried unanimously. Atty. Hayek also advised that the Amerex Lawsuit ruling would be coming by the end of February. 2 Councilman Selzer moved, Councilwoman deProsse seconded,. that ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE 2238 BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM RIA ZONE TO R1B ZONE (Ty'n Cae) be considered and given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, all Councilmembers present. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RESOLUTION #77-28, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, pages 4B-54, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A DESIGN AGREEMENT WITH HANSEN LIND MEYER, INC., FOR DESIGN OF THE ARCHITECTURAL BAR- RIER REMOVAL PROGRAM. This project provides for preliminary design, final design, and construction inspection of "certain City -owned property. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, �3 9 all Councilmembers present. A motion was made by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RESOLUTION #77-29, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, page 55, ADOPTING THE "NEIGHBORHOOD REDEVELOPMENT PLAN" DE- VELOPED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 403 OF THE CODE OF IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, all Council- 12350 members present. It was moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RESO- LUTION #77-30, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, pages 56-60, AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF EASEMENT HELD BY CITY OF IOWA CITY OVER LOTS 295 AND 296 OF OAKWOODS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, PART 6, ALSO REPLATTED AND KNOWN AS PART 6B. Affirma- 2 3 6 tive roll call vote was unanimous, all Councilmembers present. 0 • Page 5 Council Activities February 1, 1977 It was moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried, 7/0. (9:15 P.M.) CITY CLERK Tape recorded on Reel #77_2 MAYOR MEMORANDUM DATE: January 27, 1977 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding bicycle registration. 237 Memorandum from the Director of Finance regarding sales tax audit. X38 Memorandum from Paul Glaves regarding urban renewal activities. 1. 3a Memorandum from Director of Parks and Recreation regarding 100 -foot easement along the River. %y 0 Memorandum from Fire Chief regarding false alarms. 2M1 Memorandum from Director of Public Works regarding Muscatine Avenue. 'L'42 Copy of letter written by Traffic Engineer to Rev. Welsh regarding model A4 3 traffic ordinance. Letter from HUD regarding their "preapproval" of four sites in downtown Iowa City for lora income housing. 'A`4'y Letter from Project GREEN regarding Scott Boulevard. Copy of letter from Senator Clark to State Historical Department regarding the old Post Office. 2 i( fo 11 Copy of letter from City Manager to Mr. Merlin A. Ludwig regarding tornado warning sirens. 2y7 Copy of letter written by Director of Public Works regarding constriction in flood plain of Ralston Creek, Iowa River and Willow Creek. 2 H$ Article, "Ending Vandalism." 2 `I 9 Memorandum from the City Manager regarding design firm selection. PCO Monthly report from Department of Conmmlty Development 6 Aar I?-\- ?tops+" 152' T3udc�c� l�m�x sheet eow-ml; as ogdu sl collFc}1lr4 �Ftt 9.53 1V1Lt►+o �na»� W . k�'R. 'w EMI 1 J3h.wjdic 0.E ConaINAtOYS o,,, 'p.Lar+ Rtpoai-#k3 aF AQtA-rRa"4. Sikdy 7.54