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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-02-22 Council MinutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL FEBRUARY 22, 1977 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, 2/22/77, 7:30 P.M., Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: deProsse. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Emilie Rubright, rep. Robert Lucas PTA, appeared & presented 2 petitions which re - '1"' quested that a portion of the paving in- stalled on Am. Legion Rd. be constructed of textured concrete for safety measures. Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, to rec. & file petitions and refer to Public Works Dept. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. Ralph Oxford, rep. Super & Yellow -Checker <, Cab Companies, Inc., appeared & presented an_appl. for renting 2 existing cab stands for 1977. After further discussion, Mayor Neuhauser recommended that a copy of the 'draft ord. re taxi cabs be sent to Oxford .'= for his comments. Moved by Perret, seconded by,Vevera,`to rec'. &.file the appl. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed the week of 2/20- „.;2/26/77 as Genealogy Wk.. & Black History Wk. .Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to rec. &file as permanent rec. Mayor's State of City Message as read. Motion carried, 6/0. 1 Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to amend Item 3.e.b) to include "interest in property located within boundary of Urban Renewal." Motion carried, 6/0, with deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, thgt the following agenda items and recomms. jfi the Consent Calendar be approved and/or %adopted as amended: Approval of off. actions, reg. Council mtg., 2/8/77, subj. to correction, as "< recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Library Bd. of sr Trustees - 1/27/77; U.A.Y. Bd. - 2/7/77; Neighborhood Mtg. - 2/10/77; Housing Bd. of Appeals - 2/3/77. Permit Res. N77-56, recorded in Res. Book 38, p. 99, recomm. by City Clerk, Approv- ing Class B Beer Permit appl. for Hilltop Tavern, 1100 N. Dodge. Res. 877-57, recorded in Res. Book 38, p. 100, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE ACTU- AL USE REPORT FOR GEN. REVENUE SHARING FOR 7TH ENTITLEMENT PERIOD - 7/1/76-12/31/76. Motions: Motion to accept Disclosure of Interest of Councilman Max Selzer relat- ing to interest in property located with- in boundary of urban renewal property, pursuant to Chap. 403.16, Code of Iowa. Motion to set public hearing on 3/8/77 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers re ord. amending the Mun. Code, Chap. 10.2, Human Rel. Comm. Motion accepting the Civil Serv. Comm.'s list of persons eligible for position of Deputy Chief of Police. Corr.: Harold Eggenburg, re parking on Yewell St., referred to Public Works Dept. Petition from residents who are owners of property abutting and adjacent to Scott Blvd., referred to Public Works Dept. Don Schnell, Joan Shaffer, re Human Rel. Ord., referred to Human Rel. Dept. Wm. O'Brien re anti -litter ord., referred to City Manager's Office. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Don Schmeiser, Sr. Planner, appeared & pre- sented a map of the prel. plat of Valley View Knoll of River Heights, 2nd Add. and elaborated on the recomms. made by the Plan- ning Div. & Eng. Div. as outlined in a memo dated 2/17/77. Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, to adopt the recomm. of the Planning & Zoning Comm. with the contingencies as out- lined. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to set public hearing on ord. amending Mun. Code, Chap. 10.2, the Human Rel. Comm., for 3/15/77 at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center rather than . the previous date. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. ! John Stratton, rep. the Co. Adm. & Joint Law Facility Bond Issue Comm., appeared & urged Council to endorse and support the bond issue for a Joint Law Facility. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Selzer, to amend the Res. to in- clude ... "Co. Adm. Bldg. and..." Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Bal- mer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 877- 58, recorded in Res. Book 38, p. 101, SUP- PORTING THE JOHNSON CO. BOND ISSUE FOR A CO. ADM. BLDG. & A JOINT LAW FACILITY, as amend- ed. Affirmative roll call vote was unani- mous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to re- fer the excerpt from the Jan. -Feb. 1977 issue of NAHRO Newsletter to Housing Comm. to re- view & make recomm..Motion carried, 6/0. Public hearing was held on ord. rezoning a tract of land located S. of Winebrenner Dreu- sicke Ford from RIA to C2 zone. Public hear- ing closed. Mayor Neuhauser opened the public hearing on proposed plans for 1977 Tennis Court Lighting Proi. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn the public hearing for 1 week. Motion carried, 6/0, with deProsse absent. City Atty. Hayek summarized the Supreme Court's action in the Court case, "Buckley v. Valeo," which caused portions of the City's Ord. #75-2783 to become unconstitu- tional. After further discussion, it was moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, that the ORD. AMENDING THE HOME RULE CHARTER FOR THE CITY TO MAKE SEC. 6.01 CONFORM WITH THE SUPREME COURT DECISION OF BUCKLEY V. VALEO be considered and given 1st vote for pass- age. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster, Nays: Perret. 'Absent: deProsse. 1st consideration given, 5/1.. Len Brandrup, 922 Kirkwood Ave., _,appeared. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Vevera, that the ORD. AMENDING ORD. #75-2783 TO DELETE SECS: VII (B), (C), AND (D) WHICH PLACED LIMITATIONS ON A CANDIDATE'S EXPENDITURES OF_HIS,PERSONAL FUNDS, A CEILING ON OVER- ALL CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES AND INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES be considered and given 1st :Vote for passage. .Moved by Perret, sec- onded by Foster, to amend the ord. by de- creasing the amt. of donation per donor to ' candidate's fund from $125 to $50 per City 1'election. Len Brandrup, 922 Kirkwood, & Emilie Rubright, 913 Juniper, appeared. 'Councilman Perret withdrew.his motion to =amend the ord. & made a motion to set a '•^?'- <formal public hearing on the ord., which was not seconded. Since Councilman Foster did not withdraw his second to the motion to amend the ord., it recd. the following roh call vote: Ayes: Balmer, Foster, N_eethauser. Nays: Selzer, Vevera. Abstain: Frerret. Motion carried, 3/2/1, deProsse absent. Councilman Perret stated that al- though he did favor the reduction in limit- ing contributions from $125 to $50, he would prefer to have a public hearing so the pub- lic could discuss the ord. & also to allow time to consider alternatives. Roll call vote on orig. motion to give ord. 1st con- sideration was as follows: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: Perret. 1st consideration given, 5/1, de- Prosse absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 077-59, recorded in Res. Bk. 38, p. 102, AUTH. FILING OF COM. DEV. BLOCK GRANT APPL. IN AMOUNT OF $2,061,000 UNDER THE HOUSING & COM. DEV. ACT OF 1974,INCLUD- ING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS & ASSURANCES CON- TAINED THEREIN AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MGR. AS AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-60, recorded in Res. Bk. 38, pp. 103-104, APPROVING PREL. & FINAL PLAT OF TRACY LANE ADD. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RES. #77-61, recorded in Res. Bk. 38, pp. 105-106, PROHIBITING PARKING ON W. SIDE OF SUMMIT ST. FROM THE CENTERLINE OF COURT ST. EXTENDED TO A POINT 75 FT. N. OF CENTER- LINE OF COURT ST. EXTENDED, to facilitate movement of buses during bridge embargo at Court & Muscatine. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, that RES. #77-62, recorded in Res. Bk. 38, p. 107, ADOPTING PHASE II OF THE IA. RIVER CORRIDOR STUDY, be adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to ad- journ to brief executive session to discuss the appointment to the Housing Comm. and afterwards to reconvene in reg. session to make appointment. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Meeting adjourned, 9:40 P.M. Upon Council's reconvening to reg. session, it was moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Foster,; to appoint Maynard Whitebook, 14 Glendale Ct., to fill vacancy on the Housing Comm., term expiring 5/1/79. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. i Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to ad- journ mtg. 'Motion carried, 6/0. (9:45 P.M.) A more complete description of Council ac- tivities is on file off' e f iJerk. 1 MAYOR N USER 21 ABBIE SIULFUY CITY CLERK March 8, 1977 MINUTES OF OFFICIAL,ACTIOImQF COUNCIL FEBRUARY 8, 1971 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, 2/8/77, at 7:30 P.M., Civic Center. Councilmembers present: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: Balmer. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Mrs. Howard Shapcott presented a petition which requested re-routing of the Washington St. bus. Moved by Foster, seconded by Sel- zer, to rec. & file petition. Motion car- ried unanimously, 6/0, with Balmer absent. The City Mor. will check on request. Moved by Selzer, seconded by deProsse, that !` the following agenda items & recomms. in .:''the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of off. actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/25/77, subj. to correction, as ,recomm. by City Clerk. Min. of Bds. & Comms.: Comm. on Community Needs - 2/1/77; Airport Comm. - 1/26/77; "'Comp. 'Plan Coordinating Comm. - 1/21/77; Planning & Zoning Comm. - 1/17/77. Permit Res., as recorded in Res. Book 38, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. #77-31, 114%;, approving Class C Beer Permit appl. for Silver Ball, Ltd., 529 S. Gilbert. Res. #77-32, p. 62, approving Class C Beer Permit appl. for Seaton's Cash & Carry Market, 1331 Muscatine Ave. Res. #77-33, p. 63, approving Cigarette Permit. Re #77-34as recorded in Res. Book 38, P . 64, setting public hearing on budget f6r FY 7/1/77-6/30/78 on 3/1/77 at 7:30 PM. Corr.: John Wilson, re appreciation for add. parking on College St, Bridge. John- son Co. Citizens Comm. for the Handicapped re architectural barrier removal prog., referred to Urban Redevelopment Division. Sheila Maybanks, re opposition to Library budget cut, and Rob t. Libby, re support for refuse collection fee in lieu of cut- ting Library servs., both referred to City Manager. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, with Councilman Balmer absent. Councilman Vevera moved that, as he was on the prevailing side of the previous vote, the City Mgr. and Public Works Dir. be di- rected to send a letter to the Missouri Petroleum Products Co., stating the City would remit but 5% or 10% of the total contract pri or the Slurry Seal Proj. City Mgr. Ber n explained the contractor had received 90% of the contract price prior to approval of Council as per City policy. Mov- ed by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to recon- sider the Res. Accepting Work on the FY77 Slurry Seal. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer. Nays: Vevera. Absent: Balmer. Motion carried, 5/1. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-35, as recorded in Res. Book 38, pp. 65-66, ACCEPTING WORK ON THE FY77 SLURRY SEAL. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Selzer, Vevera. Res. adopted, 4/2, Balmer absent. It was pointed out that one of the occupants of the Clinton St. Mall, Nemos, was utiliz- ing their unit as a storage room rather than a place of business. City Mgr. Berlin stated he would pursue the legal ramifications con- cerning this matter. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to ac- cept Sewer System Infiltration/Inflow Study as prepared by Veenstra & Kimm. Motion car- ried unanimously., 6/0, Balmer absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, that Council support the concept of public col- lective bargaining in open, & take appro- priate measures to relate this intent to the State Legislators. Motion carried, unani- mously, Balmer absent. The public hearing on the proposed Ord. to Amend the Zoning Ord. by Revising the Pro- cedures for Amending the Zoning Ord. in Secs. 8.10.2O.F, 8.10.20.G, & 8.10.32.A was held concerning increasing the maximum time with- in which the Planning & Zoning Comm. must act on applications from 45 to 60 days. Wayne Begley appeared. It was the consensus of the Council that proposed ords. should be available at the public hearings. Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn the public hearing on the ord. for 1 week. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Balmer ab- sent. Don Schmeiser was available to answer questions. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Vevera, to de- fer adoption of the ORD. AMENDING ZONING ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING USE REGS. OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM RIA ZONE TO RID ZONE (TY'N CAE) for prelim. consideration with the Planned Area Dev, and Large Scale Residen- tial Dev. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Balmer absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Selzer, that the ORD. ESTABLISHING A DEPT. OF HOUSING & INSPECTION SERVS. & REPEALING ORD. #2312, SEC. 11.C.2.B be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote, unanimous, 6/0, Balmer�nt. After discussion, motion was made bylFoster, sec- onded by deProsse, to reconsider the vote. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Balmer absent. Then Selzer moved, and Foster sec- onded, that the rule requiring that Ords. must be considered & voted on for passage at 2 Council meetings prior to the mtg. at 'which it is to be finally passed be sus- pended, that the 1st & 2nd consideration & vote be waived, & that the Ord. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Af- .4 firmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, ':`:Balmerabsent. Moved by Selzer,. seconded by Foster,' that ORD. #2824, as recorded in Ord.`Book ll, pages 2 & 3, ESTABLISHING A DEPT.- OF HOUSING & INSPECTION SERVS. & RE- PEALING ORD. #2312; SEC. 11.C.2.B be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll e :ca1T:.vote, unanimous, 6/0Balmer absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Selzer, to adoptRES. #77-36, as recorded in Res. Book 38, p.'67,::AMENDING BUDGET AUTHORIZATION RES. #76-238 FOR THE'DEPT. OF HOUSING & " :INSPECTIONiSERVS.`to create salary range for Dir: Affirmative roll; call vote was unani- u mous, 6/O,,Balmer absent. 4 r, .Councilwoman deProsse moved, Councilman Sel- -.;? zer. ecanded,'to'adapt RES. #77-37, as re - ,, corded ,iiw Res. Book 38, pp...68-69, APPROVING ,;FINAL PLAT, 06 VILLAGE GREEN,: PT: IX. Affirm-. ative:rol l•call vote'was:unanimous, 6/0, •Moved'by'deProsse, seconded by,Perret, to ;;adopt RES ::#77=38,:as recorded in -Res. Book ;38,`p.o70,'ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS AT INTER- SECTION `OF.SYCAh10RE ST & BURNS AVE. Affirm- �tative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent Moi,€d by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to a bpt RES.,477-39, as recorded in Res. Book 8,p...71,.ESTABLISHING STOP SIGN AT THE ,`INTERSECTION' OF MORMON-TREK�BLVD. & MacBRIDE ;,;DRi ,Affirmative roll call vote, unanimous, '6/O,= Balmer absent. Moved by`deProsse, seconded by Selzer, to ..adopt RES.:#77,40, as recorded in Res. Book pp..72-73, PROHIBITING PARKING ON EAST "SIDE OF- GRANT ST. FROM COURT ST. S. 75 FT. Affirmative roll call vote, unanimous, Balmer absent. This Res. is a result of bridge ,;repair work being done at intersection of 'Court & Muscatine which necessitated rerout- ::;;ing oftheCity bus. '•.Moved.by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to sadopt RES. #77-41, as recorded in Res. Book 38, p. 74, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE FURNISH- 'ING OF,EQUIP. FOR THE JEFFERSON/MARKET SIG- ;NALI7.ATION PROJ. TO ROGER L. BROWN SALES AGENCY, INC.•ffirmative roll call vote, unanimous, 6]tT, Balmer absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adjourn mtg. Motion carried, 6/0. (8:40 PM) A more complete description of Council ac- tivities is on file in office of City Clerk. ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK MARY C. HEUHAUSER MAYOR February 22, 1977 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL 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, 1114 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. The Council deleted Item #3c2, Resolution approving Class B 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: Comm. on Community Needs -,2/1/77; Airport Comm. - 1/26/77; Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Comm. - 1/21/77; Planning & Zoning Comm. - 1/17/77. F 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 Ball, Ltd., 529 S. Gilbert. Resolution #77-32, page 62, approving Class C Beer Permit application for Seaton's Cash & Carry Market, 1331 Muscatine Ave. Resolution ' #77-33, page 63, approving Cigarette Permit for Silver Ball, Ltd., 529 S. Gilbert. ,.t Resolution #77-34, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, page 70, setting public hearing on budget for the Fiscal h Year July 1, 1977, through June 30, 1978, on March 11 1977, at 7:30 P.M. Correspondence: John Wilson, expressing appreciation for additional parking on College St. Bridge. Johnson Co. Citizens Comm. for the Handicapped, re architectural barrier removal program, referred to Urban Redevelopment 1 r r] Page 2 Council Activities February 8, 1977 Division. Sheila Maybanks, re opposition to Library budget cut, and Robert J. Libby, re support for refuse collection fee in lieu of cutting Library services, both referred to the City Manager's er's off ice. 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 Development Plan of Howard John -sons 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. 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 58 or 108 of the total contract price for the Slurry Seal Project. City Manager Berlin explained the contractor had received 908 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 38, pages 65-660 ACCEPTING WORK ON THE FY77 SLURRY SEAL. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Selzer, Vevera. Resolution adopted, 4/2, with Balmer absent. 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 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 Council Activities Page 3 February 8, 1977 future date, probably Feb. 28. Mr. Berlin also stated (1) final approval of the HCDA budget might be considered 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 he temporary sign to explain the bus routes, and to(determinel check with the Public Works Director to try a solution to the Landfill Road dust problem $10,000 made by the City . to(4)Referring to purchases less than 4 Councilman Selzer recommended the purchasestes be made locally Council - when possible. Councilman Foster suggand Zoning Commis - members take turns attending Planning Council discussed prod and cons. Sion meetings, and A motion was made by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to accept the Sewer System Infiltration/Inflow Study as pre- pared by Veenstra 6 Kimm. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, ' with Balmer absent. City :Manager Berlin commented on Governor Ray's recom- mendation that legislature provide a bill wench ituld wasre- quire 'public collective bargaining to be op moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, that appCouropriate the concept of bargaining in open, and take app p is intent to the State Legislators. measures to relate th Motion carried unanimously, with Balmer absent. The public hearing on the proposed Ordinance to Amend Amend - the Zoning Ordinance by Revising the Procedures fsr10.20.G, ing the Zoning Ordinance in Sections 8.10•20o B held. This Ordinance proposes to increase and 8.10.32.A we and Commis - the maximum time within which the Planning to 60 days. Wayne i sion must act 'on applications eared.from lt wasdthe consensus of the Begley, 804 Ronalds, app Council that proposed ordinances should be available at the Posblic hearings. It wasmoved heapuringteron�theconded ordinance for Prosse, to adjourn the p ously, 6/0, with Balmer one week. Motion carried unanim absent. Don Schmeiser, Senior Planner., was available to answer questions. A motion was made by Selzer, seconded by Vevera, to NANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE defer the adoption of the ORDI 2238 BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R1A ZONE TO R1B ZONE (TY'N CAE) for preliminary consideration with the Planned Area Development and Large Scale Residential Development. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, with Balmer 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. Motion 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 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. Councilwoman deProsse moved, Councilman Selzer seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION #77-37, as recorded in Resolution Book 36, G THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PT. IX pages.68-69, APPROVIN (S-7701). Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, with Balmer absent. ' A motion was made by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RESOLUTION #77-38, 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. f. It was moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RESOLUTION #77-39, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, page 71, ESTABLISHING A STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD AND MacBRIDE DRIVE. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, with Balmer absent. A motion was made by deProsse, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RESOLUTION #77-40, 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- routing of the City bus. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RESOLUTION #77-41, 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 wad unanimous, 6/0, with Balmer absent. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the. meeting. Motion carried, 610. (8:40 P.M.) MAYOR CITY CLERK ri -2 Recorded on Tape Reel #77 INFORMAL, CMCIL &tl's1a'ING 1;1s131WAIIY 7, 1977 1:30 P.M. INFOMIAL COUNCIL MEETING: February 7, 1977, at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. COUNCIIM11tBERS PRESFNP: Foster, Perret, Selzer, Neuhauser, Vevera, deProsse, (1:40 P.M.). ABSFlv'r: Balmer. SPAFADIBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber. ZONING APPLICATIONS Ion Schneiser, Senior Planner, was present to discuss the following - applications: Howard Johnsons - There is a lift station planned for the rest roan. 7."`Parkiag!will be in the Howard Johnson parking lot. They do comply to the tree ordinance. Ty'n'Cae'- The ordinance to rezone will be deferred and considered with the,preliminary plat. AGENDA The City Clerk requested deletion of Item 3. a 2 as it is a request for a Sunday sales beer permit for a game room, and the application should be F filed 90 days after the business has been in operation, ' Cor;ncilman-Vevera advised that he would bring up the matter of acceptance of the Slurry Seal project on Tuesday night. City Manager Neal Berlin made the following observations in answer to several questions: that 'there would be signs placed before the motorist reaches the detour of the bridges, and letters of explanation had been sent to truckers; any problems with signalization of Gilbert/Market intersection will be taken care of by the signalization project; there has not been an answer for Public (Yorks on the other signalization and sign suggestions; Ion Zuchelli would be here on February 21st, decisions from Council will be expected by February 28th meeting; Councilman Foster will be absent on February 28 - March 1, and will leave his ccanents on decisions requested by Zuchelli with the City &tanager; the expenditures for the Iowa City Flying Service were taken from the Airport funds; concerning the Neighborhood Impacts Survey, he will advise later how is will bo Incorporated. It will be referred to the Committee on Community Needs, the North Side Neighbors and the Planning and 'Zoning Commission, and it is separate from the Innovation Projects Grant; the designs fnxn Leaman will be coming to Council for discussion, but not on &larch 8th; the comments on the Comprehensive Plan survey have not been tabulated, • Informal Discussion Feb. 7, 1977 Page 2 It was noted that there were no members of the press present to report on the fact finding session on negotiations with the Fire Department union. Mayor Neuhauser advised that she would be on vacation in June and asked for a volunteer to represent Iowa City at the National. Conference of Mayors on June 11-15. Councilwoman deProsse notified Council she would be attending the National League of Cities conference on March 6 8, as her coanittee would be having its first meeting. The mayor is also attending this meeting. Council discussed the Neighborhood Impacts Survey further. The southeast corner of the area is in the present rehab area. The parking problems 711 are well defined. It was questioned why action had not been taken sooner to review the Airport Fixed Base Operator's rent for the next five years. REODDIFICATION Assistant Attorney Bob Bailin explained the progress on the project and outlined the responsibilities of Council and of staff in the near future. Several areas of the Code need treatment, and the legal staff will present Council with recommendations on an on-going basis. Some of the problen areas have been identified by Department Heads and include: Traffic: Ordinance, Human Relations Ordinance, Taxicab Ordinance, Nuisances, Animals, and Health. After discussion of enforcement codes, Bow lin advised that their department could help Don Sclmeiser with revising of the subdivision ordinances. BICYCLE REGISTRATION t Police Chief Miller and Officer Stika were present to discuss their mends sent to Council in the February 1 packet. Stika presented several suggestions: selling licenses at the Eastside and Westside Fire stations as well as at the Central Station; setting special hours to purchase licenses, such as 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., or Saturdays from 8:00 A.M. to Noon; a special roundup with Service Clubs members helping, an Optimist Club has already volunteered. He advised that 75% of licensed bicycles are returned to owners. Council discussed whether or not the license sould be mandatory or optional, and whether or not the fee should be charged or it should be free, also , how many years between renewal of licenses. The consensus of the Council was that there would be a $1.00 fee until July 1, and there could be a special roundup, everytxxly would reregister, after that it would be $2.00 for four years. There would need to be an Ordinance change. Use of the fire stations will be discussed with Chief Keating. MOM TREK BOUIMARD PRWBCr Public Works Director Dick Plastino and City Engineer Como Dietz VAwe present. Plastino outlined the FAUS project, which will be funded =k with City funds. Council discussed bicycle lanes or widened sidewalks. There was a consensus to explore a bikeway/sidowalk. The Project Concept Statement was in the January 25th meeting. • Informil Discussion Feb. 7, 1977 Page 3 BRIDGE REPAIR There was discussion of just putting up a load limit sign on the Camp Cardinal Bridge, or giving it to Coralville. It was pointed out that it is needed for use by fire trucks. It might be cheaper to repair an existing road. Concerning the Court/Muscatine bridge, Plastino advised that Powers-Willis will look at it in regard to flood restrictions. It was questioned if block grant funds could be used to repair all the bridges over Ralston Creek, as our local match. Plastino thought it could be if the City could show some very definite correlation to the flooding problem. It has been determined that the Governor Street bridge had been built by the City before it became a state highway, and t the State does not take care of any bridges not built by then. Plastino advised he would be back to Council in a month with a report on the - bridges, and recommendations. INFILTRATION/INFLOW S MY There is a memo in the January 25th meeting folder from Plastino. He discussed the results of the study on costs of a large sewer plat vs. fixing inflow and infiltration items. It found that it is cheaper to disconnect catch basins, downspouts and fix manhold covers and decrease :the sewer. plant size, and to leave footing drains hooked in. The next phase of the project will be to tell the Environmental Protection Agency exactly where and how to accomplish the cheaper process. There will be a 10 step process and will take a year. The evaluation will cost $358,000, funded 75% by Federal and 5% State,, and will need approval by the Council + and EPA. Two locations have been suggested for the sewer plant location. One is at the Stevens Sand and Gravel site and the other is several thousand feet south of there. The economic analysis and direction of the develop- ment of the community led to the selection of the Stevens site. A sewer line further south would cost over one million dollars. The 60 acres would cost approximately $720,000 to be paid for by the City. It would be hard to sell the present site, it is full of pipes and concrete. The City Manager pointed out that there is a bill pending in Congress that might have a significant bearing on this project. The federal goverment is questioning whether EPA should finance the cost of treatment plants designed for future growth. SEWER CAPACITIES After determining the growth of the City, a population projection of 60,000 by 2000, the Public Works Department checked the capacities of the sewers surrounding the periphery of the City, and clone to some interesting conclusions. Engineer Dietz explained the map which showed five areas of develorment ms follcnvs: %rth Dodge area, a capacity retraining to serve 10,000 additional persons; Scott Boulevard area, 5,000 additional persons; BDI area, 2,000 persons; Pepperwood area, 2,000 persons; and Mormon Trek area, 6,000 persons. Totaled, this amounts to 25,000 persons that can still be serviced by the present truck system. If you look at one area, on the west side of town, there • • Informal Discussion Feb. 7, 1977 Page 4 is a problem. The plans for the Ty'n Cue sewer need to be finalized. It could be sized to handle another service area, if the truck that carries it is going to be replaced all the way over to the existing platn, or it can be left as it is to serve the 6000 persons. To oversize the sewer to service everything in the watershed would cost the City $37,000. An alternative would be to put in a 12" pipe, at a cost of $6,000 to the City, and develop a slightly larger area, which he recommended. The State Leigslature has outlawed the sewer tapping fee. The City Manager suggested going back to the Legislature and trying to get provisions so that Cities can deal with this question of growth, rather than have t the current taxpayers picking up costs of future growth. A shopping center has been discussed for that area. The consensus of the Council was to oversize the sewer by using the next size pipe, at a cost of approximately $6,000. Dietz explained the contract the City has with BDI regarding sewer service, which guarantees then the capacity that is left in that truck line, so there will not be any capacity left for Village Green subdivisions applied for after Village Green IX. Attorney Hayek explained the philosophy of EDI -'that they will be able to say to industry that they are ready, willing and able to accamodate industry in Iowa City. The City Manager noted that Village Green wants to size their lift station to take care of the remaining capcaity.out there. Either group might sue the City. Future plans were discussed. r It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Vevera to adjourn to executive ti session to discuss union negotiations and possible progress on the Northside Rezoning-Kempf. Upon roll call deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, " Perret; Selzer, Vevera voted 'aye'; Balmer absent. Motion carried, 6/0. 4:40 P.M. The minutes of this meeting are recorded on Reel #77-4. , J 01. i 0 X13 INFORMAL COUNCIL SESSION FEEIRUARY 23, 1977 1:00 P.M. INFgN1AL COUNCIL M1 --TING: Pebruary 23, 1977, at 1:00 P.M. in the Conference Ro xn at the Civic Center. COUNCILM94BERS PRESWr: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. MEMBERS PRFSENr: Berlin, Vitosh, Schreiber, Glaves, Kushnir, Sheets, Chapman, Hayek, Brei. SPECIAL GUESTS: Ion Zuchelli, Scott MacDonald, Jack Leaman. At the opening of the meeting, Mayor Neuhauser informed Councilmenbers that Rick Geshwiler, Senior Planner, would like to receive individual comments from each Councilmenber concerning the Land UyP Resor+ The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the Urban Renewal Project R-14 in relation to parcel reuse plan develounent stag=, disposition strategy, ppu�blic improvements site values and parking. Don Zuchelli and Scott Ma ncZb a1d, of u�li�lunte�r and Assoc presented their suggestions and recamiendations. Zuchelli announced there would be an informal meeting March 14 with the public improvements desitim consultant concerning the mall, plaza, and public places and for discussion of the public financing program. Another meeting would be scheduled later in the month to discuss financing, including cash flay and funding sources. P«alttloii�y�i�i Overview of plan - In obtaining the results being presented at this meeting, Zuchelli stated his staff had talked to developers across the nation to got insights as to what they would require from a land aito. 'laze basic eloamnts they considered were marketability and staging and timing. Thoir conclusion was that there. was not enough support for retail development to fill all the Urban Renewal land with retail or office development. A brief overview of plans for the Urban Renewal ama was given. Spocifla Parcel Weignation - Reornmmdatioas were prommted for cacti parcel's rouwe, alternative for rew4*1 of way), and tho proposed MrAo of thw dewelop"t.. 'lam key pea- ot w"n- sumn.rlred ns foil(". 1. pr 9'- __NjM: it wns FluggaxiUki that this anon bo disposed of �i a ai.ng e�cveloper for nn vnv1#w%d rotail mal l which would nrrule[ of lflrl,ahk) oqq, ft., Ived vrzlirj tnaturie+ a &Vartnent ► err e"wrinat 115.iliai) wi, ft: fix, n*l l would h.+ an-.thorfxl by :> paxirtng garage and would conntwt tf'r th" perk+ltrian mall. 'Rko drtealoMm wcntld br alloaaed to emmtmt on the plana for the Parking gargago fatitlity, Ilio lnalldttrK niruald bo LVF) atorion minimtn wad omid uttlini mpoisw In oih.tr leve+IM ear twuming for t±ffir§C atpun. • • Informal Discussion Peb. 23, 1977 Page 2 2, Parcels 93/101: the designated use of this area was for housing at a rent level people can afford. The suggested concept allows for 25 units per acre for a total of approximately 80 to 85 units. Zuchelli stated subsidized housing was considered but this possibility was limited because it would be hard to get HUD approval (and would delay the project for 1-2 years) and, in addition, make the development more cumbersome, lie further stated that conventional housing by a single developer would be the most feasible development at this point in time, but the City might be able to develop subsidized housing in the future. 3. Parcels 64 & 65-4: MacDonald demonstrated three alternatives as to how these two parcels could be utilized to construct a hotel, library, and parking ramp. The proposed hotel woulu have a fine restaurant, a conference room, and perhaps sane small retail shops. The parking garage should be connected to the hotel. ;he library could exceed the minimum space requested by the Library Consultant and Library Director which is 30,000 sq. ft. by utilizing the right-of-way and/or expanding to a second floor. Council discussed the library bond issue and uses of the old library building. When asked if all the Urban Renewal property could be placed back on the tax roles, Zuchelli stated it couldn't all be developed at the same time or all be used for non—residential use. He strongly urged Council to support the library concept for the following reasons: (a) co -mingling of a public facility is better than land banking (land might be empty for 10-15 years), (b) it would create an environment attractive for new developers, (c) the library would help support the pedestrian mall and businesses and the businesses would, in turn, help support the library, and (d) the property where the old library is could be placed back on the tax roles, All the Councilmmibers, except Councilman Selzer, approved of the proposed reuse of Parcels Frl and 65-4 if 7ucholli, lluntar and Associates would research alternatives to reuse of the old Library, 4. Parcel 65-2: 'This parcel's propanr; uexm in for m uxll retail 5. Parcel 81-1: A retail shop would he (kiveloped on this parcel. 6. Parcel 82-1,a: The College Block Building, 1n Itwated at thin n te, t wan mAXosted that there he n retall FO)p on Mmmd Iev&I with offlcr elxtm on the Rocand floor. 7. Parcel 82-,,h_: A ui binatioll or n!t.r.tl alai offio— rlxxco la propose or thin parcel. An a►teHswtivo to thiH plan VAaH to km,p it an fl)r-n space. • Informal Discussion Peb. 23, 1977 Page 3 Parcel 103-3: Council was informed that HUD had determined that this site is suitable and eligible for elderly housing. Financial aspects of this development were scheduled to be discussed in executive session. 9. Parcel 102-3 & 4: This parcel was labeled for office use. An alternative carbines Parcels 102-3 and 102-4 for an automobile related retail business. 10. Parcels 102-1, 102-2, 93-2, 93-3: The proposed use for each of these parcels is for an individual retail business. All Councilmerbers concurred in the reuse recommendations, except for Councilman Selzer's concern over Parcel 64/65-4. DLVIICPMEN'1' STAGING A phasing time frame was given for each of the program elements for private development staging. Starting this fall, there would probably be an 18 month building period for the retail mall with a projected opening somewhere in 1979 or 1980. The hotel would take longer to get started because of financing (there are problems nationwide) and it would be approximately 1980-1981 before it could be expected to open. Office development might begin opening up in 1981-1982 depending on the need for it. HOD and the housing programs available would be time determining factors as to when the elderly housing project might be completed, but the consultants estimated approximately in 1980 or 1981. Retail business might be completed as early as 1978. • • a. •mp is � •+ou i rr n r Three charts were distributed. The parking space requirements for each program element and the ratios per unit were explained. The ratio of 1.1 parking spaces per hotel roam was established as it would be hard to obtain financing if less had been allocated. The determining factor in allocating parking for the housing complex is whether the units have one or two bedrooms. '!herefore, the consultants derived a high base average for the number of parking spaces. MacDonald explained the extreme importance of the gradual transition of the development of parking. When Parcatls 64 and 84 have been developed and all the street parking has been eliminated in the proposed areas, a total of 720 parking spaces will be lost. however, the parking garage will have the capacity of 1.,320 parking spate wlwn completed. Flo noted throe staging strategies to be used in equalizing need and available spew: (1) it will be necessary to canploto the parking garage on Parcel 83 before construction can bcgin on Parcel 04 to allow for parking on Parcel 64, (2) allow short-range pmu•king on parr«>1 (15 cdmrinq count ruction of ramp on Block 23, and (3) retain pramnt on -street parking until Inth ram" have boon completed. Maclkuiald stated the housing dovoloper would W raaponsiblo for parking needs for the crmplex. if the housing developer wort to negotiate for parking on Parcel 83, the parking garage would have to be an elevation of seven storms. At that present time the prvp>w+ed garage In to be four r+torlow high riptvud out in a dosign. • Informal Discussion Feb. 23, 1977 Page 4 Other points he mentioned were that the office site in 102-3 must provide its own parking and the subsidized housing (elderly) on 103-3 should have access to City parking in Block 103. City Attorney Hayek expla4med that if the same builder who builds the shopping mall also builds t', -,e parking garage, there would be legal problem using public money tj finance the garage. Figures for financing the parking garage on Parcel .*re discussed. The total cost of the facility at the rate of $3,500 per car space would be $3,080,000. MacDonald camiended the City for the forethought of placing $1 million in the parking reserve fund. The ramp may be financed by using the $1 million in reserves and borrowing the balance of $2,080,000. Revenues received from annual parking and additional parking on ramp would pay for the coverage needed. It is possible that the parking ramp could be operated at almost no charge if on -street and other lot revenues were pledged to retire the bonded debt. This would also permit parking rates to be cheaper on the ramp thaq, on the street. For the second parking garage, the City should build up $250,000 in the parking reserve fund. Further financing details on this matter will be discussed at a Pater time. Zuchelli indicated it would not be feasible for downtown employees to utilize the parking ramp all day. DIBPOSITION STRATEGY As per the consultant's reccmnendation, Council cane to the consensus that: (1) the four small parcels should be disposed of on an individual parcel basis (this includes Parcels 65-2, 81-1, 82-1,a, 82-1.1o), and (2) in the disposition process, the land price bidding would not be the determining factor of designation of the developer - Council would review the designated use of the proposed business. I PUBLIC IMPROVI741E M Jack Leaman, of Associated Engineers, was introduced. As stated earlier, MacDonald and Leaman will be discussing public inprovements with Council on March 14, They will present a rough cut of the total financial inplica.tions of the City in the Urban Renewal plan, and 'Lite level of improvements in public spaces relative to the budget. Zuchelli stressed the itgportance of looking at quality rather than the cost, us the lrnptuvtr menta will net the stage an to the nutcomi of the whole downtown wren. Ile further stated the land procindm will support the financial obllgution to HUD, but would not finance the public improvimcnts package. i �4 riF7,i 1,1 'AA%ed that Coanleil have W1 o-mvutio k4*idla1 t4 dioclum sgi?elfic ?A Vk.S.ti.X and stmtogitss to dml with IM. tie cautioned any pn=pectitr. ,.rm- ent that the rewse, glues Asch would be rele:cned In Or TvIwi•, iivuld l,b roily to &Aviatim thu kiquieitlun belie Of thu "Avt#►1 land fnm IRJD and tintthe dlnlrx+i tion price to dwohlynrn. w@s rimed by Ampr, ittwYmdoki by Ilerret, to Adjourn to M-moitivo ,.leAtion rr, dinnum etymuyy on land dimpomal oid net rousse values. tfirsyutiv►i Roll call wote waves aainnimoun, all tkmnelinvvdrirm prv.Nelt.,