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MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIOI.IF COUNCIL
MARCH 1, 1977
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Iowa City Council, reg. session, 3/1/77,
7:30 P.M., Civic Center. Councilmembers
present: Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser,
Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: Foster.
Mayor Neuhauser presiding.
Mayor Neuhauser presented certificates to
Public School student winners of the Trans-
it Slogan contest. Mayor Neuhauser ex-
pressed appreciation to S.R. Huntley, Com-
munications consultant. The Mayor noted
that Boy Scout Troop 0211 was present at
the mtg. She proclaimed week of 2/27 -
3/5/77 as PALS Week.
Ira Bolnick, I.P.I.R.G., presented a let
which proposed 2 res. & an ord. re energy
conservation. Moved by Perret, seconded
=.by Vevera, to rec. & file torr. Motion
carried, 6/0, Foster absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, that
--following agenda items & recomns. in Con-
sent Calendar be approved and/or -adopted
":asr. amended:
:"Approval of off. actions, reg. Council
mtg.,,2/15/77, subj..to correction, as
:recomm. by 'City Clerk.
Minutes of.Bds.,& Comms.: Comprehensive
Plan Coordinating Comm., 2/10/77; Parks
Rec.`'Comh., 2/9/77; Housing Comm.,
2/16/77; Riverfront Comm., 2/16/77;
Planning & Zoning Comm., 2/17/77.
ter
Permit Res. 077-63 as recorded in Res.
' Ck. 38,.p.;108, Approving Class C Liquor
ontrol License Appl.', Depot Lunch, 114
Wright St., as recomm. by City Clerk.
Res. 077-64, as recorded in Res. Bk. 38,
pp. 109-112, Approving Overwidth Paving
Agreements for Bryn Mawr Hts., Pts. 8,
9, and 10.
Corr.:: Patricia Meny, re Human Rights
Ord., referred to Human Relations Dept.
Richard Gibson, Off. of Facilities Plan-
ning,- Univ. of Iowa,re planning for.
Lindquist Center for Measurement, referred
.to City Manager.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
' c Foster absent.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to
c adopt Res. 017-65, as recorded in Res. Bk.
38, pp. 113-114, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
`. VILLAGE GREEN, Pt. 6. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent.
As requeste City Mgr., it was moved by
deProsse, se ded by Vevera, to reject
the report recd. by Factfinder on Collective
Bargaining between the City and Iowa City
Assn. of Professional Firefighters, Local
0610. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Foster absent. City Mgr. Berlin ex-
plained material presented on FY 78 budget
which included use of fed. revenue sharing
money.
Mayor Neuhauser opened public hearing on FY
78 budget. Several people appeared & urged
Council to reinstate funds for Babe Ruth
Little League, Boys Baseball, & Girls Soft-
ball, incl.: Jerry Sullivan, Pres. of the
I.C. Babe Ruth League; Jane Hagedorn, Pres.
of I.C. Girls Softball Assoc.; Howard Vill-
hauer, Pres. of I.C. Boys Baseball League;
Dr. Don Conlon; Dick Kratoska; Mike Cilek;
Bob Commings, Univ. football coach; & Jim
Cilek. Public hearing closed.
Adjourned public hearing was held on pro-.
posed plans for 1977 tennis court lighting
prof. There being no one present to speak,
public hearing was declared closed. Moved
by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt
RES. 077-66, as recorded in Res. Bk. 38, pp.
115-116, APPROVING PLANS, SPECS., FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND COST ESTIMATE FOR 1977 TENNIS
COURT LIGHTING PROJ., ESTAB. AMT. OF BID
SECURITY, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE TO BIDDERS, & FIXING TIME & PLACE FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Per -
ret, Selzer,-Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Neu-
hauser, deProsse. Res. adopted, 4/2, Foster
absent.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Vevera, that
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 2nd vote for passage.
Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, that
the Ord. be tabled. Motion failed. Coun-
cilman Vevera called for the question for
2nd consideration. Motion carried. Roll
call vote for passage: Ayes: Selzer, Vev-
era, Balmer, Neuhauser. Nays: Perret, de-
Prosse. 2nd consideration given, 4/2,
Foster absent.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, that
the ORD. AMENDING ORD. 075-2783 TO DELETE
SEC. VII (B), (C), & (D) WHICH PLACED LIMI-
TATIONS ON A CANDIDATE'S EXPENDITURES OF HIS
PERSONAL FUNDS, A CEILING ON OVERALL CAM-
PAIGN EXPENDITURES & INDEPENDENT EXPENDI-
TURES be considered & given 2nd vote for
passage, motion carried. Roll call: Ayes:
Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Neuhauser. Nays:
deProsse, Perret. 2nd consideration & vote
for passage given, 4/2, Foster absent.
Pat Cain, Planning & Zoning Im. Chm.,
Checker Cab, Inc. Motion carried, 5/1,
"no"
appeared. After discussion, was moved
with depross oting & Foster absent.
by Vevera; seconded by Selzer, that ORD.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to ad-
AMENDING THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY BY RE-
Journ meeting. Motion carried. (9:15 P.14.)
VISING PROCEDURES FOR AMENDING.THE ZONING
CODE, REPEALING ARTICLE XXXI OF ORD. 2238
A more complete description of Council ac-
& ENACTING NEW PROVISIONS IN LIEU THEREOF
tivities is on file in office of City Clerk.
be considered.& given lst vote for passage.
Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, Perret. Nays:
MARY C. NEUHAUSER
Vevera, deProsse, Neuhauser, Selzer. 1st
MAYOR
`consideration failed, 2/4, Foster absent.
ABBIE STOLFUS March 15, 1477
Moved,by, _Selzer, seconded by Vevera, to
CITY CLERK
request .Planning & Zoning Comm. to include
in their bylaws a provision for formal pub-
lic discussion, with adequate notice pro-
vided, for prel. & final Planned Area Devs.
&,zoning changes & to further include a
minimum timeframe for-placing signs on
,P.A.D.'s & zoning changes before any public
discussion. Motion carried, 6/0, Foster
'absent.
Moved by Selzer,;seconded by Vevera, that
;ORD. 'AMENDING:THE ZONING CODE OF .THE CITY
OF, `IOWA. ?,CITY. BY,REVISING PROCEDURES. FOR
a` *APPROVAL'OF PLANNED.AREA'DEVS., REPEALING
i-SECS .8.10 20F & 8510.20G OF ORD. ;12446 &
ENACTING:; NEW PROVISIONS IN LIEU THEREOF be
`,considered;& given 1st vote ;for passage:
a , ,Negat�pe,roll .call..vote was unanimous, 0/6, ;
�� 'Foster absent
Moved by. -Vevera seconded by Selzer, 'that
DRD ::AMENDING.: ZONING ORD., 2238.BY;CHANGING
USE REGS:"OF; CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R1A
YqzaV ZONE JO C2ZONE :(Kennedy, tract)-be consid-
&"given 1st-vote for passage: Motion
•eyed
k carried unanimously:;to.consider,'6/O,,Fos-
te'r absent:_. Roll;call.vote on passage:
' gyesdeProsse,•Neuhauser, Perret,;Vevera,
;Nays. Selzer. 1st consideration
„_'Balmer
= &'vote for passage given, 5/1, Foster ab-
r„ sept Pat Cain, Planning &.`Zoning Commr.,
' a eared
' oved by Perret,'seconded by Balmer, to*
' adopt 'RES.477-671 as recorded in Res. Bk.
38,pp.117-1181ESTAB. FAIR :RE-USE VALUE
E„ :FOR;CERTAIN`URBAN'''RENEWAL`PROPERTY `for ac=
quisitiom from HUD. Affirmative roll call
"rs`t vote unanimous, 6/0,': Foster:absent.`:•
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Vevera, to
�4°a tapproW the appl. for constr,'of overhead
elec serv.'in hwy.'r-o-wito serve,City
Airport.. Motion failed; 0/6 Foster absent.
;It=was;Council consensus: to communicate to .
IA-IL Gas &'Elec. Co. that it was their
{ desire.to have the system underground.
+; Moved'by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to
approve request for taxi stands at corner
of�Dubuque=& Washington St. and the corner
? of Gilbert & College St., as requested by
Ralph Oxford, owner of Super & Yellow-
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 1, 1977
7;30 P.M.
Iowa City City Council, regular session, 3/1/77, at
7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present:
Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera.
Absent: Foster. Mayor Neuhauser presiding.
Mayor Neuhauser presented certificates to the winners
of the Transit -Slogan contest. A total of 645 slogans had
been 'submitted by students from Iowa City Public Schools
out of which 30 slogans were named winners. Because of
space limitations, only the first nineteen students will
have their slogans printed and placed in the buses. Mayor
Neuhauser expressed appreciation to S. R. Huntley, Communi-
cations consultant, for suggesting this contest.
The Mayor noted that Boy Scout Troop #211 was present
at the meeting. She proclaimed the week of February 27 -
March 5, 1977, as PALS Week.
Ira.Bolnick, representing I.P.I.R.G., presented a letter
which proposed two resolutions and an ordinance concerning
energy.conservation. The; proposed laws included: (1) Reso-
', lution Establishing a.City'Energy Conservation Policy,
` (2).ordinance `Establishing an Iowa City Energy Commission,
t and (3) Resolution,Supporting City Efforts in Energy Conser-
vation._ It was moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to re -
y ceive,and,file'-the correspondence. Motion carried, 6/0,
Foster absent.
City _Clerk Abbie Stolfus requested that the Planning &
Zoning.Commission minutes of 2/17/77 be added to the Consent
Calendar. It was moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, that
the following agenda items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar,be approved and/or adopted as amended:
F' Approval of official actions, regular Council meeting,
2/15/77, subject to correction, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Comprehensive Plan
Coordinating Comm. - 2/10/77; Parks & Rec. Comm. - -
2/9/77; Housing Commission - 2/16/7.7; Riverfront Comm.
' 2/16/77; Planning & Zoning Comm. - 2/17/77.
Permit Resolution #77-63 as recorded in Resolution Book
38, p. 108, Approving Class C Liquor Control License
a'"•"' Application for Depot Lunch, 114 Wright St., as recom-
"'' mended by City Clerk.
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s,
Page 2 Council Activities
March 1, 1977
Resolution #77-64, as recorded in Resolution Book 38,
pages 109-112, Approving Overwidth Paving Agreements
for Bryn Mawr Heights, Pts. 8, 9, and 10.
Correspondence: Patricia Meny, re Human Rights Ordi-
nance, referred to Human Relations Dept. Richard Gibson,
Office of Facilities Planning - University of Iowa, re
planning for Lindquist Center for Measurement, referred
to City Manager.
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent.
Council noted recommendations from various boards and
commissions including the Housing Commission's recommenda-
tion`to adopt the Housing Occupancy and Maintenance Code;
Parks & Rec. Commission's recommendation to approve the pre-
liminary LSRD, PAD, and preliminary plat of Ty'n Cae; and
Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendations to approve
PAD and final plat of Village Green, Pt. VI and preliminary
LSRD'and`plat of Westwinds.
' It was moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
Resolution #77-65, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, pages
' 113-1141 APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, Pt. VI.
Affirmativeroll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent.
Mayor:Neuhauser and Councilman Perret announced they would
attend the public hearing on the conservation bill for manda-
to`ry'deposit on beverage containers to be sponsored by the
'i House, Energy;.Committee in Des Moines tomorrow. Councilman
Vevera commented on the fine work the students had done for
the Transit Slogan Contest.
As requested by, the _City 'manager, it was moved by deProsse,
seconded by'Vevera, to reject the report received by the Fact -
finder on Collective Bargaining between the City and the Iowa
City `;Association of Professional Firefighters, Local #610.
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent.
City Manager Berlin explained material presented on the
t, overhead 'projector on the FY 78 budget which included use of
federal revenue sharing money. He explained where the budget
money.came from and where it would be going and where property
f tax monies would be going. He talked about allocation of
funds in revenue sharing (operating budget and capital im-
provement projects), the Housing & Community Development
funds, and bond issues.
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Page 3 Council Activities
March 1, 1977
Mayor Neuhauser opened the public hearing on the FY 78
budget. Several people appeared and urged Council to rein-
state funds for the Babe Ruth Little League, Boys Baseball,
and Girls Softball. They were as follows: Jerry Sullivan,
President of the Iowa City Babe Ruth League; Jane Hagedorn,
President of Iowa City Girls Softball Association; Howard
Villhauer, President of Iowa City Boys Baseball League;
Dr. Donald Conlon, 3 Glendale Circle; Dick Kratoska, Hwy. 1 &
I-80; Mike Cilek, 350 Magowan; Bob Commings, Univ. football
coach, 40 Hawthorne; and Jim Cilek, 2646 Princeton Ave. Pub-
lic hearing closed.
The adjourned public hearing was held on the proposed plans
for the 1977 tennis court lighting project. There being no
one present to speak, the public hearing was declared closed.
It was moved by Balmer,, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RESOLU-
TION #77-66, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, pages 115-116,
' APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND COST
ESTIMATE FOR THE 1977 TENNIS COURT LIGHTING PROJECT, ESTAB-
LISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECT-
' -.ING CITY CLERK-TO,PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME
-.AND_,PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Mayor Neuhauser was opposed to
the project being funded by HCDA funds. Councilman Selzer
' ;suggested, that straw be spread over the courts during the
winter to, prevent damage. Roll call vote on the above motion:
Ayes: ..Perret,.Selzer, Vevera; Balmer. Nays: Neuhauser, de-
Prosse... Resolution adopted, 4/2, Foster absent.
A motion was made by Selzer, seconded by Vevera, that the
s_ 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
second vote for passage. Councilman Perret requested a delay
in reading so he-could research alternatives. It was then
ear moved'by Perret,,.seconded by deProsse, that the Ordinance be
tabled. The motion to table failed. Councilman Vevera called
for the question for second consideration. Motion carried.
Roll call vote for passage was as follows:. Ayes: Selzer,
Vevera, Balmer, Neuhauser. Nays: Perret, deProsse. Second
consideration given, 4/2, Foster absent.
it was moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, that the ORDI-
NANCE AMENDING ,,ORD. #75-2783,TO DELETE SECTION VII (B), (C),
AND,(D).WHICH PLACED LIMITATIONS ON A CANDIDATE'S EXPENDITURES
OF .HIS PERSONAL FUNDS, A CEILING ON OVERALL CAMPAIGN EXPENDI-
TURES AND INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES be considered and given
' second vote for passage, motion carried. Roll call vote:
Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Neuhauser. Nays: deProsse,
Perret. Second consideration and vote for passage given, 4/2,
h Foster absent.
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March 1, 1977
Pat Cain, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman, appeared
and explained the Commission's opinion concerning proposed
amendments to Zoning Code. After discussion, it was moved by
Vevera, seconded by Selzer, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
ZONING CODE OF THE CITY BY REVISING THE PROCEDURES FOR AMEND-
ING THE ZONING CODE, REPEALING ARTICLE XXXI OF ORD. 2238 AND
ENACTING NEW PROVISIONS IN LIEU THEREOF be considered and given
first vote for passage. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, Perret.
Nays: Vevera, deProsse, Neuhauser, Selzer. First considera-
tion failed, 2/4, Foster absent. It was moved by Selzer,
seconded by Vevera, to request the Planning and Zoning Commis-
sion .to'include in their by-laws a provision for formal public
discussion, with adequate notice provided, for preliminary and
5' final Planned Area Developments and zoning changes and to fur-
ther include a minimum timeframe for placing the signs on
P.A.D.'s and zoning changes before any public discussion. Mo-
tion carried, 6/0, Foster absent.
It.was moved by Selzer, seconded by Vevera, that the ORDI-
NANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY BY RE-
VISING THE PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL OF PLANNED AREA DEVELOP-
MENTS,`REPEALING SECTIONS 8.10.20F AND 8.10.20G OF ORDINANCE
#2446 AND ENACTING NEW PROVISIONS IN LIEU THEREOF be,considered
and given .first vote for passage. Negative roll call vote was
unanimous;'`0/6, Foster absent.
It was moved by Vevera, seconded by Selzer, that the ORDI-
NANCE AMENDING
RDI-
NANCE,AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE 2238 BY CHANGING THE USE REGU-
LATIONS'OF'CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R1A ZONE TO C2 ZONE (Kennedy
tract) be, considered and given 1st vote for passage. Motion
carried unanimously to consider, 6/0, Foster absent. Roll
f call vote on passage: Ayes: deProsse, Neuhauser, Perret,
Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Selzer. First consideration and vote
' (for -'passage given, 5/1, Foster absent. Pat Cain, Planning and
Zoning Commissioner, appeared and explained the Commission's
view_of'the matter.
A motion was made by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
RESOLUTION #77-67, as recorded in Resolution Book 38, pages
117 -118,. -ESTABLISHING FAIR RE -USE VALUE FOR CERTAIN URBAN RE-
NEWAL PROPERTY for acquisition from HUD. Affirmative roll call
vote was unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent. It was noted that the
firm of Zuchelli, Hunter, `& Assoc. should present proposals
.,.for.re-use of the old library in the near future.
It was moved by Selzer, seconded by Vevera, to approve the
application for construction of overhead electric service in
highway right-of-way to serve the City Airport. Motion failed,
0/6, Foster absent. It was the Council consensus to communi-
cate to Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company that it was their
desire to have the system buried underground.
Page 5 Council Activities
March 1, 1977
It was moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to approve
the request for taxi stands at the corner of Dubuque and
Washington Streets and the corner of Gilbert and College
Streets, as requested by Ralph Oxford, owner of Super and
Yellow -Checker Cab Companies, Inc. Motion carried, 5/1 with
' deProsse voting "no" and Foster absent.
a A motion was made by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to ad-
journ the
djourn"the meeting. Motion carried. (9:15 P.M.)
MAYOR
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INFORMAL COUNCIL SESSION
FEBRUARY 23, 1977
1:00 P.M.
F-1
INFUiMAL COUNCIL ML11fING: February 23, 1977, at 1:00 P.M. in tho Con rerence
Roan at the Civic Center.
ODUNCILMBMERS PRESENr: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neubauser, Perret,
Selzer, Vevera.
STAFFMEMDL7i3 PRESENT: Berlin, Vitosh, Schreiber, Glaves, Kushnir,
Sheets, Chapman, Hayek, Brei.
SPECIAL GUESIS: Don 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 Use Report.
The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the Urban Renewal Project
R-14 .in:relation to parcel reuse plan, development staging, disposition
strategy,"public improvements, site values, and parking. Don Zuchelli
s and; Scott,MacDonald, of Zuchelli, Hunter and Associates, presented their
'v suggestions and recommendations.. Zuchelli announced there would be an
v informal meeting March 14 with the public improvements design 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 flow and funding sources.
PARCEL REUSE PIAN
t
Overview of'Plan - In obtaining the results being presented at this
meeting, Zuchelli stated.his staff had talked to developers across
the nation.to get insights as to what they would require from a
land site. The basic.elements they considered were marketability
`Fr,^
and staging and timing.Their 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 area was given.
Specific Parcel Designation - Recommendations were presented for each
parcel's reuse, alternative for reuse (if any), and the proposed
size of the development. The key points were summarized as follows:
1: Parcels 83/84: It was suggested that this area be disposed of
to a single developer for an enclosed retail mall. which would
consist of 150,000 sq. ft, and would include a department
store covering 65,000 sq. ft. The mall would be anchored by a
parking garage and would connect to the pedestrian mall. The
developer would be allowed to comment on the plans for the
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parking garage facility. The building should be two stories
minimum and could utilize space in upper levels for housing or
office space.
Informal Discussion
reb. 23, 1977
Page 2
4. Parcel 65-2: Ibis parcel's proposed use is for small retail
shops. .
5. Parcel 81-1: A retail shop would be developed on this parcel
6. Parcel 82-1.a: the College Block Building is located at this
site. It was suggested that there be a retail shop on ground
level with office space on the second floor.
7. Parcel 82-1.b: A combination of retail and office space is
proposed for this parcel. An alternative to this plan was to
keep it as open space.
2. Parcels 93/101: 'Ihe 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, 3n addition, make the development more cumbersome. He
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 would
have a fine restaurant, a conference roan, and perhaps some
small retail shops. The parking garage should be connected to
the hotel. The 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
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library concept for the following seasons: (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.
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All the Councilmenbers, except Councilman Selzer, approved of
the proposed reuse of Parcels 64 and 65-4 if Zuchelli, Hunter
and Associates would research alternatives to reuse of the old
Library.
4. Parcel 65-2: Ibis parcel's proposed use is for small retail
shops. .
5. Parcel 81-1: A retail shop would be developed on this parcel
6. Parcel 82-1.a: the College Block Building is located at this
site. It was suggested that there be a retail shop on ground
level with office space on the second floor.
7. Parcel 82-1.b: A combination of retail and office space is
proposed for this parcel. An alternative to this plan was to
keep it as open space.
• Informal D.ivcusyion
Feb. 23, 1977
Page 3
8. 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 combines 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 Councilmenbers concurred in the reuse reamnendations, except for
Councilman Selzer's concern over Parcel 64/65-4.
DLVEL0PMENTT 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'scmewhere in 1979 or 1980. The hotel would take longer to get
started because of financing (there are problens 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. HUD and the housing programs available would be the 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.
PARKING RDaDIRDOM AND R1XJOh9101DATIO0
7bree charts were distributed. The parking space requirements for each
program element and the ratios per unit were explained. The ratio of
1.l parking spaces per hotel roan 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. Therefore, the consultants derived a high base average
for the nunber of parking spaces.
MacDonald explained the extreme importance of the gradual transition of
the development of parking. When Parcels 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 havq.the capacity of 1,320 parking spaces when completed. He noted
three staging strategies to be used in equalizing need and available
spacer (1) it will be necessary to conmlete the parking garage on
Parcel 83 before construction can begin on Parcel 64 to allow for parking
on Parcel 64, (2) allow short-range parking on Parcel 65 during construction
of ramp on Block 83, and (3) retain present on -street parking until both
ramps have been completed. MacDonald stated the housing developer would
be responsible for parking needs for the complex. If the housing developer
were to negotiate for parking on Parcel 83, the parking garage would
have to be an elevation of seven stories. At the present time the
proposed garage is to be four stories high spread out in a design.
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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 explained
that if the same builder who builds the shopping mall also builds the
parking garage, there would be legal problems using public money to
finance the garage.
Figures for financing the parking garage on Parcel 83/84 were discussed.
The total cost of the facility at the rate of $3,500 per car space would
be $3,080,000. MacDonald commended 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 than, 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 Yater time. Zuchelli indicated it would not be feasible
for downtown employees to utilize the parking ramp all day.
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DISPWITICN STRATEGY
As per the consultant's recannendation, Council came to the consensus
:.that:.:(1)..the .four small parcelsshould be disposed of on an individual
parcel basis (this includes Parcels 65-2, 81-1, 82-1.a, 82-1.b), and (2)
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in; the disposition process, the land price bidding would not be the
determining factor of designation of the developer - Council would
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review the designated use of the proposed business.
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PUBLIC IMPROVaUMS
Jack Ieaman, of Associated Engineers, was introduced. As stated earlier,
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MacDonald and Leaman will be discussing public improvements with Council
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onMarch14.'They will present a rough cut of the total financial
implications of the City in the Urban Renewal plan, and the level of
improvements in public spaces relative to the budget. Zuchelli stressed
the importance of looking at quality rather than the cost, as the improve-
ments will set the stage as to the outcome of the whole downtown area.
He further stated the land proceeds will support the financial obligation
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to HUD, but would not finance the public improvements package.
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SITE VALUES
Zuchelli asked that Council have an executive session to discuss specific
land values and strategies to deal with HUD. He cautioned any prospective
developers present that the reuse values which would be released in the
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near future, would be only to determine the acquisition price of the
Urban Renewal land from HUD and not the disposition price to developers.
It was moved by Foster,.seconded by Perret, to adjourn to executive
session to discuss strategy on land disposal and set reuse values.
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, all Councilmenbers present,
3:00 P.M.
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The minutes fnr thio meetine are recorded on reel #77-5.
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
F133RUARY 28, 1977
1:30 P.M.
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSICK: February 28, 1977, 1:30 P.M., Conference
Room at the Civic Center.
COUNCIIBEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Balmer, Selzer, deProsse, Vevera,
Perret. ABSENT: Foster.
STAFFHWBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Kraft, Schmeiser, Dietz, Vann.
ZONING APPLICATIONS
Senior Planner Don Schmeiser was present to discuss the following applications:
Ty'n Cae - Dick McCreedy was present. The third reading of the ordinance
to rezone the property from RIA to RIB has been deferred to consider
along with the preliminary LSRD and PAD. Parks and Recreation
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Commission recommended a trade for land for a neighborhood park
farther south to compensate for the storm water detention area in
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Willow Creek Park (1 acre). If an agreement is made on this trade,
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the third reading of the ordinance and the resolutions approving
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the PAD, LSRD and Plan will be on the next Council agenda. Scimeiser
answered Councilman Foster's written question, noting that the
enclosed stairway was not a legal attachment, and this was no
problem with,the building inspector.
Village Green VI -Final Plat - There are no significant changes from the
preliminary plat.
Village Green VI -PAD - The public hearing was set for March 8th at
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Council's February 15th meeting.
Westvvinds-ISRD & Preliminary Plat - This application does not include
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the:ISNRD for the Racquet Club. This is an R3 zone near West High
School. The developer will be asked for a letter concerning where
the Club fits into the development, to resolve the LSNRD question.
It noted that Merle Johnson plans to extend Mark IV west in a
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subsidized program. There are 15 acres near there in a CH zone
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which Council decided should be looked into, and taken into consider-
ation with the development of the Comprehensive Plan.
Ordinance on Procedure - Scbmeiser noted that the Commission prefers not
to hold a foal public hearing with newspaper notice. He explained
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why; ,the public hearing should be held on a preliminary planned area
development instead of a final PAD by Council The Comnission is
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considering in their by-laws, a procedure for public hearings.
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TENNIS COURT LIG1fTIII3
City Engineer Gene Dietz outlined the criteria used to determine the
plans for lighting including: (1) use of 35' poles, the highest the
City can service, (2) no poles on surface, (3) use of 1000 watt metal
halide lamps, (4) provision of a minimum of 15 footcandles lighting
level on all three courts. The payment provisions were explained, along
with the previous low estimates for the project.
AGENDA
Councilman Perret advised that he was doing some research on Iten 9,
Ordinance Amending Home Rule Charter to make Section 6.01 Conform with
Supreme Court Decision.
CDUNCILTIME
Mayor Neuhauser called attention to the questionnaire being sent to
University Heights residents concerning the service contract with the
City of Iowa City. She advised that the present Council could not bind
any Councils in the future concerning street improvements, and she did
not see that in the next few years that the City would even consider
widening Melrose Avenue. City Manager Neal Berlin stated that there
were several mis-statements in their material and he would like to
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respond then by putting out a factual document to the residents of
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'University Heights correcting errors, and identifying problems and costs
and Council agreed he should do this: It was pointed out that what
happens with the traffic on Melrose has to do with the development of
tithe University. 'It has always been the intent to bring Sunset Street
down,to,tie.into.Highway 1. The Council offered to meet with University
Heights residents. Iowa City will not continue to provide library or
cemetery services without the contract.
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Mayor Neuhauser also called attention to the request from the University
concerning the Lindquist Center. As this project is of highest priority
to the Governor and the Regents, they hope the Legislature will appropriate
the money for it.,this session. _In answer to the request for expedient
consideration of.the'University request, the City Manager noted that the
City.has been negotiating on the sewer contract for two years, and this
matter has not yet been resolved. If it were resolved, the Lindquist
Center approval could be handled more expeditiously. There was unanimous
agreement,by Council on his statement. The fast—track technique was
explained. The excavating and foundations are built before the total
building is finally designed. There are cost savings because of inflation
factors.
The City Manager explained that the surveys for the Comprehensive Plan
'had been lost by.Federal Express and sane of the questionnaires will be
redone,. by the same people and sane new people will be asked to fill out
questionnaires.
Councilman Balmer asked for an update on the Architectural Barrier
Removal Program. The capacity of the Hawkeye Drive Lift Station was
discussed. Councilwoman deProsse explained that she would attend the
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National League of Cities meeting and meet with the Transportation
Committee of which she is a member, and will lobby with legislators.
The Mayor advised that she will be taking notes and will write a short
written report on what was discussed, and suggested others could do the
same. The City Manager advised that the new travel policy includes a
commentary provision.
DESIGN REVIEW MfAITIEE
Committeemenber Brian Gutheinz and Chairman Bruce Haupert, were present.
Gutheniz stated that they would discuss the Design Review Committee and
its continuance in the process of the development in the community. He
noted a need for a set of standards or urban design goals to work toward.
Their process is a matter of looking at function, economy and aesthetics
together. Haupert distributed a handout which listed the committee's
duties and their suggested provisions to be incorporated into an ordinance.
These duties were discussed. Legality of authority for design controls
has been reported on by Attorney Hayek in his October 1975 mend. Hayek
also suggested that whatever design control Council wants to talk about,
and whatever kinds of enforcement mechanisms they want to use, be closely
tied into the City's Comprehensive Plan. It was suggested that this
control takes away.the rights of citizens. The procedure used by Kansas
City for consideration of Ordinances was discussed. A special fact
sheet 'is prepared showing the effects ofthe ordinance, costs, etc. The
'Design Review Committee was requested to prepare a fact sheet on procedures,
timeframe and criteria to be used for standards and present it to Council
in a month. The Mayor stated that to legally take advantage of certain
provisions in the Internal Revenue Code, a Landuark Preservation Comnission
would have to be named. Council discussed whether or not the Design
Review Committee could also serve as this Commission. A design review
criteria considerations report from the Department of Community Develop
ment was distributed.
NEIGHBCRHOOD IMPROVAMENT PROGRAM
City Manager Berlin announced that Mike Kucharzak has accepted the
position of Director of Housing Inspection Services as established by
Council.
ProgramCoordinator Julie Vann outlined the presentations to be made by
staffinebers and other questions which should be answered by Council.
Senior Housing Inspector Bruce Burke discussed the Housing Code Enforcement
Program, outlining the area covered as shown in their report entitled,
'Environmental Review Record'. The inspectors are responding to complaints
within 24 hours. Out of 1844 inspections, only 15 have gone to litigation.
He presented slides showing common situations encountered by the inspectors.
A suimmary of violations is on pages 43-45. Seydel advised that the
" department has a year's experience, and hoped that complaints were being
lessened. A larger percentage of structures are being brought into
compliance.
Housing Rehabilitation Supervisor Jim Leighton described their accomplish-
ments during the 4 months the program has been underway. They have had
90 inquiries, and are working on 13 grants, with actual construction on
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one grant. They have had a neighborhood meeting, and as a result, other
applicants have called then; also he explained why the citizens are
reluctant to trust the program.
The minutes of this meeting are recorded on Reel #77-7.
Vann commented on the dialogue from the meeting with several bankers and
the subcommittee of the Advisory Group to develop a loan program. Mike
Kucharzak called attention to the Housing Rehabilitation Financing
Handbook, and discussed the requirements for an applicant's eligibility,
Page 6-1, for a Grant. Page 7-4 outlines eligibility for a loan. 2.a
should read, 'containing not more than two dwelling units', and 4.b
should read, 1$17,400 per dwelling unit'. He explained the 312 loan
Program at the Federal level, and compared the City's recommended program
to it. Councilman Selzer was concerned that the City would be competing
with enterprise, and Councilmen Vevera agreed. Vann stated that the
banks had said that the City was not infringing on the people that they
(the banks) serve. Seydel advised that the median incomes are received
from HUD,.and he repeated that there were no negative comments from the
banks. Kucharzak advised that they would be going back to the bank
representatives next week with Council's canwnts.
Vann presented a schedule for serving the whole 403 rehab area in three
;years .by+doing 1/3 of the area each year, instead of keeping to the two
small.target areas. The City Mananger suggested that the decision be
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based on what progress the program makes in the next few months, on what
the demand is, and how it tends to move outside the specific target
area. "There was no consensus to change. There is a map of historic
structures in the 403 area; and it was suggested that a Historic Preservation
Board be up. Vann 'asked if there was any consensus that the staff
look into.this. Neuhauser, Perret and deProsse favored the proposal.
It willtakesome staff time and funds to match any grant for surveys.
Site improvements for Washington Street were discussed. If sidewalk and
alley projects are assessed to property owners, someone needs to figure
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out how lone intone persons could get assistance for these types of
repair. 1. The City Manager noted that Council had made the decision on
Washington Street to fund only the first level, as presented. Nancy
Seiberling was present, and noted that the City costs would be $24,000.
The City Manager suggested that the staff cane back and identify need
levels and costs and specific recommendations, for other than those on
Washington Street.
It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret to adjourn to executive
session for discussion of Collective Bargaining and for discussion of
and acquisition. Upon roll call Balmer, deProsse, Perret, Selzer and
Vevera voted 'aye', motion carried 5/0, Foster absent, and Neuhauser
absent from the roan. 5:15 P.M. Those present in addition to the 6
Councilmanbers were: Berlin, Keating, Bowlin, Hayek, Morgan, Higdon,
Schreiber, Stolfus, Vitosh. It was moved by Vevera and seconded by
Selzer to adjourn. Motion carried, all voting 'aye'. 5:40 P.M.
The minutes of this meeting are recorded on Reel #77-7.
INFORMAL COUNCIL MiE. ING
MARCH 14, 1977
1:30 P.M.
INFORMAL COUNCIL MELTING: March 14, 1977, at 1:30 P.M., in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center.
ODUNCILMU BSRS PRESWr: Neuhauser, deProsse, Balmer, Foster, Selzer,
Vevera, Perret.
STAFEMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber, Vann.
ZONING APPLICATIONS (Senior Planner Don Scbneiser was present for discussion,)
{Vestwinds - The Racquet Club is permitted in an R3 zone, if it is
private. An LSNRD is required. City Engineer Gene Dietz has
recommended approval of the sanitary sewer layout.
Bryn Mawr Heights - Schmeiser asked that Council wait for the construction
plan approval before taking any action.
Cahill Property, EIC. The legal department will require that an LSNRD
4 be submitted. The expansion makes the development over two acres.
>f Council discussed this problem. The City Manager observed that the
new building official has advised that building permits should not
be issued within the time frame they are now using, as it does not
' allow time for complete checking out.
AGENDA'
Councilwoman deProsse commented on Iten 3.e(2), letter from Frankels and
on-Item 3:e(3), letter from Stager. She pointed out that the Council
had set 6j% as a wage increase for the Fire Union personnel.
There was a short discussion regarding the University Heights survey and
a �.annexation election procedure.
City Manager Neal Berlin advised that he would be attending an Advanced
Labor Relations seminar in Los Angeles the rest of the week. A preliminary
i„ draft of the taxicab ordinance will be ready soon. He noted that most
of the Community Develomient surveys had been found, and only one area
will have to be resurveyed. Council discussed initiation of procedure
to 'rezone a tract of land near the Moron Trek/West Benton intersection.
Councilman Balmer stated opposition to use of funds for-UAY ski trip.
This matter will be discussed at a later date,
` After, consensus by Councilmenbers that it was not appropriate for a
Commission to take action such as suggested by the Hunan Relations
Commission to write to President Carter concerning establishment of a
Martin Luther King Day, it was suggested that the City Manager convey a
Council policy to all boards and commissions. The City Manager will
also find out what funds were used to pay for the Hickory Hill pamphlet.
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of design and quality of design. Council was asked to establish an
overall budget level of 'x' dollars for improvement of street areas in
the area whose boundaries included College Street from Clinton to Linn
and Dubuque Street from Washington to Burlington. He discussed the
function of the alleyways, and utilities. The Power Company is prepared
to go underground. 'three blocks of sanitary sewer will need to be
replaced, 3 blocks of storm sewers will need to be constructed, sidewalk
vaults will need to be covered or filled, and connections relocated for
one block of water mains. This would cost the City from $400,000 to
$500,000.
Other estimates included, $25,920 for paving of 361, 3 lanes, for bus
route on Dubuque; $7,680 for an emergency lane on College; $75,200 for
amenities; and $19,200 for three alleys. Stuart Dawson outlined the 5
cost categories, and demonstrated examples of each with slides. He
discussed maintenance costs related to percentage of construction costs.
The use of grass will reduce square foot costs. Two focal points were
shown, and lease of sidewalk space was proposed. There was a consensus
that ,there should be only reasonable maintenance costs. hfacmnald
stated that leased revenue from right-of-way would not offset selling
the parcels where the mini -parks are. It was pointed out that the costs
for Washington Street were 7.52%, but would be higher now.
After discussion, Council settled on a figure of $12 a square foot.
This would be 108,000 sq. ft. x $12 = $1,305,000 + $400,000 for utilities
(minimum). This does not include the mini -parks. A total of $1,800,000
f would include contingencies and fees, and treatment of the alleys.
y Several.CounciLmnbers suggested not having such a large focal point.
More thought will be put into the concept for. the focal point. Dick
Gibson questioned the cost of maintenance figures as presented.
MacDonald advised thatthey, would proceed using $1,800,000 as the upper
limit, they would work up a financing plan and implications, would work
on implications of taking out one or both mini -parks, and would determine
exactly how much leasable space could be left in the right-of-way, and
what :the economic value of it would be. He noted that Council had made .
a lot`of?progress.
It.was moved by Perret and seconded by Foster to adjourn to executive
spa for discussion of nnnnintmPntc to tha Qr mittaa'on Cmmir lty
*led " "^ Airnnrt rnmiagion and h Human Ala long ommiggion Upon
roll call, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer and
Vevera voted 'aye'. -Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 P.M.
The minutes of this meeting are recorded on reel #7 and #8.
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Council discussed the merits of the two resolutions on the agenda concerning
fees for animals. It was suggested that Council discuss these fees with
the Police Chief and Animal Sheltermaster. Councilman Vevera noted his
opposition to Item #15, stating that he did not want to put meters in
front of hones.
ELEcrm OFFICIALS HANDBOOK DISCUSSION
Administrative Assistant Linda Schreiber led the discussion of the two
handbooks from City Manager's Association and National league of Cities
entitled, 'Make Policy, Who Mel' and 'Streamlining Government Business'
The answers for the pre-test questionnaires were discussed. The City
Manager suggested further discussion of recruitment of advisory committees.
Same observations made included: Council had established short-range
goals this year; the Budget and CIP and the agenda are policy tools;
Council plays a strong role in 'foreign' policy, other agencies respond
to the elected officials; policy-making as a team has improved; the
yellow sheets were hard to respond to, as there was not a place to
indicate actions currently being taken; the consent calendar has streamlined
the: agenda and cut meeting time; at formal meetings items could be taken
up by Council out of order as listed if there was a large group in
attendance; on the informal agendas, executive sessions should be held
..as the first item of business, the others in order of priority; and if
after scheduling, there were still several informal items, an extra
clean-up.informal meeting could be held. This could give more time for
discussion of each item.
RESOURCE CWSERVATION O0 IISSIC N
Mayor Neuhauser suggested setting up the Commission by Ordinance as
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proposed by the Rules Comnittee. The Commission could review the proposals
by Ira Bolnick. If the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission is
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interested, it could be made a part of their work program, but they were
not interested in the previous Comnission. The Assistant County Attorney's
recommendation were noted. The ordinance would not be the proper place
to set out objectives for the Cenmission, but they could be included in
the by-laws. The City Manager requested that Council give the Commission
strong direction to establish priorities to determine level of staffing
and nature of people involved. Staff is exploring use of Vista volunteers.
There is $50,000 of Block Grant funding. People from specific fields
could be sought to serve on the Commission. All Councilmenbers agreed
with the Mayor's suggestion concerning the County. The City Manager'
suggested that no staff menber should be on the Cannission but could
work with the Commission. The Mayor advised that it was the consensus
of the Council to have a Commission and action on the ordinance should
be scheduled.
URBAN RENEWAL
Jack Leaman, Associated Engineers; Stuart Dawson and Neil Dean from
Sasaki Associates. and Scott MacDonald from Zuchelli were present for the
discussion of public improvements for the urban renewal project. Leaman
advised they would be presenting examples of 5 treatment levels of cost