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Home My WebLink About1977-02-08 Minutes Numbered0 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COU11CIL ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 8, 1977 7;30 P.M. Iowa City City Council, regular Council meeting, 2/8/77, at 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: Balmer. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Mrs. Howard Shapcott, 1119 E. Washington, presented a petition which requested re-routing of the Washington Street bus so that it would continue the previous route on Washington Street and then to College Street at either Dodge or Johnson Street. It was moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, to re- ceive and file the petition. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, with Balmer absent. The City Manager will check on the request. T5S The Council deleted Item f3c2, Resolution approving Class E Beer Sunday Sales Permit application for Silver Ball Ltd., 529 South Gilbert,in compliance with the new policy on Sunday Sales. It was moved by Selzer, seconded by deprosse, that the follow- ing agenda items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of official actions, regular Council meeting, 1/25/77, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions= 1 Comm. on Community 2 5 6 Needs - 2/l/77;'3'Airport Comm. - 1/26/77;3Comprehensive 2 7.57 Plan Coordinating Comm. - 1/21/77;1 Planning & Zoning 3 119; 'A Comm. - 1/17/77. i Permit Resolutions, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, as recommended by the City Clerk: Resolution #77-31, page 61, approving Class C Beer Permit application for Silver 2 6 Ball, Ltd., 529 S. Gilbert. Resolution f77-32, page 62, approving Class C Beer Permit application for Seaton's AGI Cash & Carry Market, 1331 Muscatine Ave. Resolution R77-33, page 63, approving Cigarette Permit for Silver Ball, Ltd., 529 S. Gilbert. Wz Resolution 477-39, as recorded in Renolution Book 38, page 70, setting public hearing on budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1977, through June 30, 1978, on March 1, 1977, at 7:30 P.M. 26 3 Correspondence: John Wilson, ex pressing appreciation 26 for additional parking on College St. Bridge. Johnson Co. Citizens Comm. for the ![andicapped, re architectural 265 barrier removal program, referred to Urban Redevelopment Page 2 Council Activities February E, 1977 Division. Sheila Maybanks, re opposition to Library } 6 6 budget cut, and Robert J. Libby, re support for refuse 26 collection fee in lieu of cutting Library services, both referred to the City Manager's office. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, with Councilman Balmer absent. Council noted the Planning and Zoning Commission's recom- mendation for Council to approve the Preliminary and Final Large Scale Non -Residential Ddvelopment Plan of Howard John- ,z (043 Councilman Motor Lodge. Councilman Vevera announced that he would no longer ab- stain from voting on matters concerning the Police Department and would vote in the manner which would represent the people who voted for him_ 7. VX _ Councilman Vevera moved that, as he was on the prevailing side of the previous vote, the City Manager and Public Works Director be directed to send a letter to the Missouri Petro- leum Products Co. of St. Louis, Missouri, stating the City would remit all but 5% or 10% of the total contract price for the Slurry Seal Project. City Manager Berlin explained the contractor had received 90% of the contract price prior to approval of Council as per City policy. After further dis- cussion, it was moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to re- consider the Resolution Accepting Work on the FY77 Slurry Seal. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer. Nays: Vevera. Absent: Balmer. Motion carried, 5/1. A motion was made by Foster, seconded by Perret,., to adopt RESOLUTION ##77-35, as recorded in Resolution Book 30, pages 65-66, ACCEPTING WORK ON THE FY77 SLURRY SEAL. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Selzer, Vevera. Resolution adopted, 4/2, with Balmer absent. 270 It was pointed out that one of the occupants of the Clinton Street Mall, Nemos, was utilizing their unit as a storage room rather than a place of business_ There was a question as to whether or not the occupant should waive re- location rights, and furthermore, if the modular unit should be used to relocate a different business. City Manager Berlin stated he would pursue the legal ramifications concerning z 71 this matter. Councilwoman deProsse informed Council she would not be present at the February 22 Council meeting. City Manager Berlin stated that Zuchelli will be present for Urban Renewal discussion at the informal meeting of February 21, Council will be reviewing material to make policy decisions at a 0 Page 3 Council Activities February 8, 1977 The public hearing on the proposed Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance by Revising the Procedures for Amend- ing the Zoning Ordinance in Sections 8.10.20.F, 8. 10. 20. G, and 8.10.32.A was held. This Ordinance proposes to increase the maximum time within which the Planning and 'Zoning Commis- sion must act on applications from 45 days to 60 days. Wayne Begley, 804 Ronalds, appeared. It was the consensus of the Council that proposed ordinances should be available at the public hearings. It was moved by Foster, seconded by de- Prosse, to adjourn the public hearing on the ordinance for one week. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, with Balmer absent. Don Schmeiser, Senior Planner, was available to 2 91 answer questions. A motion was made by Selzer, seconded by Vever.a, to defer the adoption of the ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE 2238 BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R1A ZONE TO R1B 'LONE (TY'N CAE) for preliminary consideration with the Planned Area Development and Large Scale Residential Development. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, with Balmer g absent. 1 2' future date, probably Feb. 28. Mr. Berlin also stated -*1 (1) final approval of the 11CDA budget might be considered x-73 next week, (2) temporary occupancy permits may be issued to a place of business while it is undergoing construction, (3) he will check into the possibility of constructing a 27 temporary sign to explain the bus routes, and (4) he will check with the Public Works Director to try to determine � a solution to the Landfill Road dust problem. Referring _ to purchases less than $10,000 made by the City 14anager, Councilman Selzer recommended the purchases be made locally 177 when possible. Councilman Foster suggested that Council - members take turns attending Planning and Zoning Commis- sion meetings, and Council discussed pros and cons. 2 A motion was made by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to accept the Sewer System Infiltration/Inflow Study as pre- pared by Veenstra & Kimm. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, 27q with Balmer absent. City Manager Berlin commented on Governor Ray's recom- mendation that legislature provide a bill which would re- quire public collective bargaining to be open. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, that Council support the concept of bargaining in open, and take appropriate measures to relate this intent to the State Legislators. 2 Motion carried unanimously, with Balmer absent. The public hearing on the proposed Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance by Revising the Procedures for Amend- ing the Zoning Ordinance in Sections 8.10.20.F, 8. 10. 20. G, and 8.10.32.A was held. This Ordinance proposes to increase the maximum time within which the Planning and 'Zoning Commis- sion must act on applications from 45 days to 60 days. Wayne Begley, 804 Ronalds, appeared. It was the consensus of the Council that proposed ordinances should be available at the public hearings. It was moved by Foster, seconded by de- Prosse, to adjourn the public hearing on the ordinance for one week. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, with Balmer absent. Don Schmeiser, Senior Planner, was available to 2 91 answer questions. A motion was made by Selzer, seconded by Vever.a, to defer the adoption of the ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE 2238 BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R1A ZONE TO R1B 'LONE (TY'N CAE) for preliminary consideration with the Planned Area Development and Large Scale Residential Development. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, with Balmer g absent. Page 4 Council Activities February 8, 1977 It was moved by Perret, seconded by Selzer, that the ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES AND REPEALING ORD. #2312, SEC. ll.C.2.B (2.22.2_B, IOWA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES) be considered and given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, with Balmer absent. After discussion, a motion was made by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to reconsider the vote. Notion carried unanimously, 6/0, with Balmer absent. Then Selzer moved, and Foster seconded, that the rule re- quiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that the ordinance be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, with Balmer absent. It was moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, that ORDINANCE #2824, as recorded in Ordinance Book 11, ESTABLISH- ING A DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES AND RE- PEALING ORD. #2312, SEC. ll.C.2.B be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, with ,Z83 Balmer absent. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RESOLUTION #77-36, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, page 67, AMENDING BUDGET AUTHORIZATION RES. #76-238 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, with Balmer absent. This Resolution creates the salary range for the Director of this Department. 2$ Councilwoman deProsse moved, Councilman Selzer seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION #77-37, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, pages 68-69, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PT. IX (S-7701). Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, with Balmer absent. 285 A motion was made by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RESOLUTION 4777-38, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, page 70, ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF SYCA- MORE STREET AND BURNS AVENUE. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, with Balmer absent. 286 it was moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RESOLUTION #77-39, as recorded in Resolution Book 30, page 71, ESTABLISHING A STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD AND MacBRIDE DRIVEL Affirmative roll call vote was 2 a7 unanimous, 6/0, with Balmer absent. A motion was made by deProsse, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RESOLUTION 077-40, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, Page 5 Council Activities February 8, 1977 pages 72-73, PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF GRANT STREET FROM COURT STREET SOUTH 75 FEET. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, with Balmer absent. This Resolu- tion is a result of bridge repair work being done at the intersection of Court and Muscatine which necessitated. re- X88 routing of the City bus. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RESOLUTION 077-41, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, page 74, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE FURNISHING OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE JEFFERSON/MARKET SIGNALIZATION PROJECT TO ROGER L. BROWN SALES AGENCY, INC., from Moline, Illinois. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, with Balmer absent. oZ$ It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried, 6/0. (8:40 P.M.) CITY CLERK Recorded on Tape Reel ¥77-2 M.NYOR �r r• cl-I-V go-.Ava cily DAT:: February 4, 1977 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet DIemoranda from the City Manager: a. Moving F-\peases a -A 0 b. Questions regarding December disbursements 2.91 Copy of letter from City Manager to Jack E. Leaman regarding design of pedestrian and other street improvements on College and Dubuque Streets. 24 2 Copy of letter from City Mznager to Rev. Paul L. Sandin, Iowa City Religious Leaders. Association, regarding Cemetery Ordinance. 2 Q 3 News release regarding weight restrictions on bridges. 2 'i`i Copy of letter sent to residents living on streets where heavy traffic will possibly be routed because of weight restrictions on bridges. '2 9 S DIemoranda from Director of Public Works: a. Bridge inspection and capacity determination program. a q6 b. Flood Plain Management Ordinance 4. Q 7 c. Landfill fee collection system (preliminary) yq $ Memoranda from Housing Coordinator: i a. Heating requirements, Minimum Housing Code 'A 9 9 1 b. Housing Commission 300 Memorandum from Police Chief regarding Council requests on training expenditures. 301 Copy of letter to W. Wayne A. Stagg in reply to letter on recent consent calendar. 302 Agenda for February 9, 1977, meeting of Parks and Recreation Commission. Sol Minutes of January 26, 1977, meeting of Ralston Crook Coordinating Committee. 3041 DIonthly report for December, 1976, for Department of Coomw[ity Development. Neighborhood Impacts Survey. 30 (0 $05 A%vA4kA -Vew COMrK,,haN%%%)E Plat4 Cooad. COixw,. 21/0177 307 IMt.wo qt%*VA T.w.1Q;R. Re LOAck Litt%/+s ow brtid9cs 306 Lt�ttR �aewl N¢w'PioNttRs CAop, Soa�t}y - a� iNvi}q}iol� �D oplM %Aawcl 301 mcmd AWI% LtO,01L v i -310