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Home My WebLink About1977-02-22 Minutes Numbered• i COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 22, 1977 7:30 P, M, Iowa City City Council, regular session, 2/22/77, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent:' deProsse. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Emilie Rubriaht, representing Robert Lucas PTA, appeared scoY�t7l and presented two petitions which requested that the paving L� installed on American Legion Road east of First Avenue be constructed of textured concrete or grooving to make it skid - resistant and to provide a rough surface for safety measures. It was moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, to receive and file the petitions and refer to the Public Works Department. 37 Motion carried, 6/0, with deProsse absent. Ralph Oxford, representing Su er and Yellow -Checker Cab Companies, Inc., appeared and presented an application for renting two existing cab stands for 1977. After further dis- cussion, Mayor Neuhauser recommended that a copy of the draft ordinance concerning taxi cabs be sent to Mr. oxford. for his comments. It was moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to re- ceive and file the application. Motion carried, 6/0, with deProsse absent. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed the week of February 20 -Febru- ary 26, 1977, as F:Q71ea,oav Week and Btz�Y ,iiatnry Week. Mayor 37 Neuhauser gave her ''tate of the City Messacre oihich included a summarization of achievements made by the City in 1976 and future goals for 1977. It was moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to receive and place on file as a part of the,perma- nent record, the Mayor's State of the City Message. Motion 3 7 ii carried, 6/0, with deProsse absent. Councilman Selzer moved, Councilman Balmer seconded, to 7 ' amend Item 3.e.(1) to include "interest in property located - wittiin boundary of Urban Renewal". Motion carried, 6/0, with deprosse absent. It was moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that agenda items and recommendations and/or adoptedastthe amended: Approval of official actions, regular Council meeting, 2/8/77, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Hoardo and Commisnionnc Library Board of 7_ 'Prustces - 1/27/77; United t/10/77ioliouning Board of Appeals; �81� Neighborhood t4ceting591 2/3/77. Page 2 Council Activities February 22, 1977 Permit Resolution ,°,77-56, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, page 99, as recommended by City Clerk, Approving Class B Beer Permit application for Hilltop Tavern, 1100 N. Dodge. Resolution #77-57, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, page 100, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ACTUAL USE REPORT FOR GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FOR THE SEVENTH EN- TITLEMENt PERIOD - JULY 1, 1976 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1976. 3$-A Motions: Motion to accept Disclosure of Interest of Councilman Max Selzer relating to interest in property lo- cated within boundary of urban renewal property, pursu-_ 38 y ant to Chapter 403.16, Code of Iowa. Motion to set pub- lic hearing on 3/8/77 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Cham- bers concerning the ordinance amending the Municipal Code, Chapter 10.2, Human Relations Commission. Motion accept- ing the Civil Service Commission's list of persons who are eligible for the position of Deputy Chief of Police._ $(� Correspondence:Harold J. Eggenburr , re parking on Yewell St., referred to Public Works Dept. Petition from resi327 - dents who are owners of property abutting and adjacent 3 R R to Scott Blvd., referred to Public Works Dept. Don Schnell, Joan L. Shaffer, re Human Relations Ordinance, referred to y Human Relations Dept. William O'Brien re anti -litter or- dinance, referred to City Manager's Office. - .494 Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, with Council- woman deProsse absent. i City Manager Berlin noted publicly that the public hearing on the ordinance amending the human Relations Ordinance would be held 3/8/77, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Don Schmeiser, Senior Planner, appeared concerning the forinu a-t-'on�=Ncommendations to the City of Coralville re- garding the preliminary plat of Valley View Knoll of River ileicints, Second Addition. He presented a map of the subdivi- sion and elaborated on the recommendations made by the Planning Division and Engineering Division as outlined in a memo dated 2/17/77. He stated the Planning and Zoning Commission rocom- mended by a 5/0 vote the followings (1) Council recommend to the City of Coralville approval of the plat contingent on the first 14 items in the memo, and (2) in lieu of public improve- ments, the subdivider provide an nsnonnment of waiver for re- construction of the facilities and dedication of the cul-de= sacs if annexed. it was moved by renter, seconded by Vevera, to adopt the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commi.s- sion with the contingencion an outlined. Motion carried, 6/0, with deProsse absent. --37-9 0 0 Page 3 Council Activities February 22, 1977 Referring to Item 3.e.(2) on the Consent Calendar, it was moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to set the public hearing on the ordinance amending the Municipal Code, Chapter 10.2, the Human Relations Commission, for March 15, 1977, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center rather than the previous date. 9 Motion carried, 6/0, with deProsse absent. Mayor Neuhauser requested that Council adjourn to a brief executive session later in the meeting to discuss the appoint- ment to the Housing Commission. There were no Council objec- tions. John Stratton, representing the County Administration and Joint Law Facility Bond Issue Committee appeared and urged Council to endorse and support the bond issue for a Joint Law Facility. Mr. Stratton explained that it was his understand- ing that the -parking lot spaces which were not to be used for the public would be rented to County employees at an equitable rate comparable to the City's rate. A motion was made by Vevera, seconded by Selzer, to amend the Resolution to in- clude ."County Administration Building and..." Motion Car- ried, 6/0, with deProsse absent. It was moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RESOLUTION ;77-58, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, page 101, SUPPORTING THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOND ISSUE FOR A COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AND A JOINT LAL9 FACILITY, as amended. Affirmative roll call vote was unani- mous, 6/0, with deProsse absent. Councilman Selzer reported that University Heights decided to send an informative letter to their citizens concerning purchasing a services contract with Iowa City. Several Coun- 396 cilmembers expressed disappointment in this action. fie also reported that he and Councilwoman deProsse would be present- ing a Resolution to establish a "Resource Conservation Commis- sion," in the near future. -327 City Manager Berlin stated City staff had met with down- town businessmen and felt an agreement had been reached con- cerning loading zones in the Model Traffic Ordinance, fie fur- ther stated our Police Chief was working with the University of Iowa concerning an agreement on bicycle licensing to alleviate redundancy in registration; and as soon as this was settled, Council would be receiving the Model Traffic Ordinance. Berlin indicated he would check on the possibility of eliminating signs in the downtown area which are in or nqe barrols,nnd he would check on parking regulations and rerouting of truck-), _-3—n— City Manager Berlin indicated the City has been notifying; the public by newspaper concern.inq traffic ticketinq on holi- days, but will check into other aspects of the matLhr. Coun- Page 4 0 • Council Activities February 22, 1977 Gilman Balmer requested information on the minutes of the United Action for Youth Board concerning their ski trip. 379 -.-- It 79 It was moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to refer the excerpt from the Jan. - Feb. 1977 issue of NAHRO Newsletter entitled, "Rental Housing Mediation Service" to the housing Commission to review and make a recommendation back to Coun- cil. Mo tion carried, 6/0, with deProsse absent. 4/00 The public hearing was held on the ordinance rezoning a tract of land located south of Winebrenner Dreusicke Ford from RIA to C2 zone. Councilman Foster noted the owner, Paul Kennedy, Jr., was planning to phase out the salvage yard with- in ith-in approximately three years. There being no interested per- sons present to speak, the public hearing was closed. HO / Mayor Neuhauser opened the public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the 1977 Tennis Court Lighting Project. It was moved by Selzer, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn the public hearing for one week. Motion carried, 6/0, with deProsse absent. 4/O 2 City Attorney Hayek summarized the Supreme Court's action in the Court case, "Buckley v. Valeo," which caused portions of the City's ordinance $75-2783 to become unconstitutional. He pointed out that Council was being presented with two Ordi- nances: (1) an ordinance which amends the City Charter to comply with the Supreme Court ruling and (2) an ordinance to amend the City's existing campaign finance ordinance to elimi- nate the limit on campaign expenditures from the candidate's own funds. After further discussion, it was moved bj Selzer, seconded by Balmer, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HOME RULE CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO MAKE SECTION 6.01 CONFORM WITH THE SUPREME COURT DECISION OF BUCKLEY v. VALEO ,be considered and given first vote for passage. Counci man Perrot discussed broadening the scope of the Ordinance to in- clude limitations on expenditures for initiatives and refer- ondums. Roll call vote on the first consideration was as follows: Ayes: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster. Nays: Perrot. Absent= deProsse. First consideration given, 5/1. Len Brandrup, 922 Kirkwood Avenue, appeared conrorning expenditures on the tenant -landlord initiative. y0 3 It was moved by Selzer, seconded by Vevera, that the ORDI- NANCE AMENDING ORD. NO. 75-2783 TO DELETE SECTIONS VII (B), (C), AND (D) WHICH PLACED LIMfTATIONS ON A CANDIDAT'E'S EXPENDI- TURES OF HIS PERSONAL FUNDS, A CEILING ON OVERALL CAMPAIGN FXPFNDITURES AND INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES be considered and given first vote for passage. A motion was made by Perrot, seconded by Foster, to amend the ordinance by decreasing the i • Page 5 Council Activities February 22, 1977 amount of donation per donor to candidate's fund from $125 to $50 per City election. Council discussed contributions by means other than directly to the candidate's general fund. Len Brandrup, 922 Kirkwood, and Emilie Rubright, 913 Juniper, appeared. Councilman Perret withdrew his motion to amend the ordinance and made a motion to set a formal public hearing on the ordinance, which was not seconded. Since Councilman Foster did not withdraw his second to the motion to amend the ordi- nance, it received the following roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: Selzer, Vevera. Abstain: Perret. Motion carried, 3/2/1, deProsse absent. Councilman Perret stated that although he did favor the reduction in limiting contributions from $125 to $50, he would prefer to have a pub- lic hearing so that the public could discuss the merits and demerits of the ordinance and also to allow time to consider in terms of other alternatives available. Roll call vote on the original motion to give ordinance first consideration was as follows: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: Perret. First consideration given, 5/1, deProsse absent_. It. was moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt RESOD LUTION ,u,77-59, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, page 102, AUTHORIZING FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLI= CATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,061,000 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMU- NITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT. Af- firmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, with deProsse absent. y0S It was moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RESO- LUTION $77-60, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, pages 103-104, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF TRACY LANE ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, with deProsse absent. It/ O6 'A motion was made by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RESOLUTION 077-61, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, pages 105-106, PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF SUMitiIIT STREET FROM THE CENTERLINE OF COURT STREET EXTENDED TO A POINT 75 FEET NORTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF COURT STREET EXTENDED, to facilitate movement of buses during the bridge embargo at Court and Musca- tine. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, with deProsse absent. 4/07 After the Mayor read the Resolution, it wan moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, that RESOLUTION @77-62, as recorded in Reso- lution Book 38, page 107, ADOPTING PHASE II OF THE IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR STUDY,be adopted. Affirmative roll call vote was unani- mous, 6/0, with deProsse absent. y 012 Page 6 Council Activities February 22, 1977 It was moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to adjourn to a brief executive session to discuss the appointment to the Housing Commission and afterwards to reconvene in regular ses- sion to make the appointment. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, with deProsse absent. Meeting adjourned, 9:40 P.M. Upon Council's reconvening to regular session, it was moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Foster, to appoint Maynard Tghitebook 14 Glendale Court, to fill the vacancy on the Housin4 o m;c_ sion with term expiring May 1, 1979. Motion carried, 6/0, with deProsse absent. 41 It was moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried, 6/0. (9:45 P.M.) CITY CLERK Tape recorded on Reel #77-6 MAYOR DAIS: rebn:ary 18, 1977 70: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in 1riday's Packet Letter to City Manager fran Scott MacDonald of Zuchelli, Hunter Associates. Memorandum from Paul Glaves regarding urban renewal activities. 412 Memorandum from Planning Division regarding rezoning request of he Burger- GarTwod-Gerard tract. Memorandum from City Engineer regarding alley assessment. lq/j/ Memorandum from the IegalNStV�9�arding rezoning. ITIS Copy of March 30, 1976, memorandum to City Council from City Manager regarding Clinton Street modular units. Copy of let te1. r too Ben Sipm�envill from City Manager. H/7 rl Copy of letter to MIS Consultants from City Engineer regarding Scott Boulevard seiner. Copy of letter to Mr. John Morrissey N reply to is letter which appeared on a recent consent calendar. 73E P'H' y Y/9 Copy of resolution regarding PLrks and Recreation Plan, 1976 - 1960. 'yso Information regarding rental housing mediation service. y2l Monthly reports for the month of January for the departments of NZz Works, Human Relations, Finance, and Police. Copy of bill concerning regulation of use of beverage containers. 429 �. Proposal for Iowa City -Johnson County elderly and handicapped transportation service. A/2`/ Iowa City Plan - 1976 L•uid Use Simmary H2S Articles - a. NEA begins drive for new bargaining law yr 6 b. Stop signs for speed control? H 277 February 1977 issue of LINK. 1429 Budget revisions. &/27 1977 Municipal Directory. yap URBAN RENEWAL MHOUr - #1 Parcel Reuse Recommendations y-91 URBAN' RENEWAL HANDOUT - #2 Private Development Staging q 32 URBAN RENEWAL HAINDOUT - #3 Parking Requirements N 33 URBAN RENEWAL IIANDOUr - #4 Parking Requirements $ Plan by Date Al 3 URBAN =VAL HANDOUT - #5 Financing Parameters for Parking Ramp 4J on Block 83/84 N 35A Memo ;gxOM ' aAa �' WAZ aE �Des�9>J Stno t ct5 M DATE: February 15, 1977 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Letter to City 1Ianager from Scott MacDonald of Zuchelli, IIunter & Associates. Memorandiun from Paul Glaves regarding urban reneaal activities. z//2 Memorandum from Planni3tg D vision regarding rezoning• request of the Bu-ger- Crarnood-Gerard tract. y/3 Memorandum from City Engineer regarding alley assessment. cl/l ng rezoning. Btennrandun from the LegalSt�re! and Copy of March 30, 1976, memorandum to City Council from City Manager regarding Clinton Street modular units. Copy of letter too?. �,,&n IFm twill from City Manager. N/7 Copy of letter to MIS Consultants from City Engineer regarding Scott Boulevard sewer. Copy of letter to 1;Ir. John Morrissey N reply to his/ atter which appeared on a recent consent calendar. rte 'P• H 6 y 9 ' Copy of resolution regarding Parks and Recreation Plan, 1976 - Ipso. Al2 a Information regarding rental housing mediation service. Nal s tionthly reports for the month of January for the departments of Public Works, Ifuman Relations, Finance, and Polico. Copy of bill concerning regulation of use of beverage containers. N2 ' Proposal for Iowa City -Johnson County elderly and handicapped transportation service. Al a `y Iowa City Plan - 1976 land Use SLrn my Al y S Articles - a. MA begins drive for new bargaining law '2 G In. Stop signs for speed control? 27 February 1977 issue of LIM N2g Fhidget revisions. N27 1977 6lunicipal Directory, 1/30 ti e URB:1N RENEWAL IMDOUr - R1 Parcel Reuse Reconrendations q-31 URMN RENEWAL HANDOUr - #2 Private Development Staging L/ 3 2 URBAN REN AL FMNIbUr - k3 Parking Requirements 4/ 33 URBAN RENEWAL FMNDOUr - 84 Parking Requirements & Plan by Date y 3 URBAN RENEWAL FMNDOUr - #5 Financing Parameters for Parking Ramp on Block 83/84 Memo ;aon& ' —x 41Rvss uE 'Ds512� S£hu i czs 0 35A