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APRIL 19, 1977
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Iowa City Council, regular session, 4/19/77,
7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers
present: Balmer, deProsse , Foster, Neuhauser,
Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser presiding.
Carl and Debora Miller appeared concerning the
pet leash law in relation to cats and presented
several suggestions. After further discussion,
Council decided to consider ideas presented at a
later date.
Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed 4/21/77 as Food Day
and the week of 4/24-30/77 as Secretaries Week.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, that
agenda items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be approved and/or adopted as follows:
Approval of official actions, reg. Council
meeting, 4/5/77, 7:30 P.M., subject to correc-
tion, as rec. by City Clerk.
Minutes of Bds. & Comm.: P & Z Comm.
4/7/77; Housing Comm- - 4/6/77; CCN
4/5/77.
Permit Resolutions, Res. Book 39, as rec. by
City Clerk: Res. N77-116, p. 214, Approving
Cigarette Permits.
Motions setting public hearings: Plans &
specs. for Muscatine Ave. Improvement Proj.
and Housing Maintenance & Occupancy Code set
for 4/26/77. Two proposed ords. amending
Zoning Ord. establishing special reg. for
non -conforming lots set for 5/17/77.
Correspondence: United Way, re Winding Creek
Apts, referred to Community Dev. Dept.
Bicyclists of Iowa City, re Title 6 of Mun.
Code, referred to Publ is Works Dept.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Council -
members present.
Councilman Vevera acknowledged receipt of
complaints from residents on Southlawn Drive in
reference to dust caused from the Moose Lodge
parking lot. The City Mgr_ will check into
Possible solutions. Council discussed authoriza-
V on for remaval of the el plane from the entrance
to the Airport. City Mgr. Berlin explained the
plans proposed by Project Green, and arrangements
made with the Army. Four Gouncilmembers resented
not being notified of the action proposed.
Moved by Foster, seconded by deprosse, to adopt
RES. #77-117, Res. Book 39,. 215-221, APPROVING
FINAL PLAT AND LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEV. FOR
THE WESTWI.NDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to rec.
& file and make a part of the public hearing the
letter from Atty. Wm. Meardon opposing the Flood
Plain Management Ord. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved
by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the ORD. TO
ESTABLISH DEV. & USE REGS. FOR CERTAIN FLOOD
HAZARD AREAS OF IOWA CITY AND PROVIDING FOR ADMINIS-
TRATION, ENFORCEMENT & AMENDMENT THEREOF be consid-
ered & given 1st vote for passage. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, that the
ORD. REZONING PART OF LOT 6, BLK, 42, OF ORIGINAL
TOWN OF IOWA CITY FROM C2 ZONE TO R3A ZONE (522 E.
Burlington) be considered and given 1st vote for
passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Vevera to consider
and give is t vote for passage to ORD. PROVIDING
FOR CARE & MAINTENANCE OF IOWA CITY CEMETERY,
AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS, RATES
AND CHARGES, PROVIDING PENALTIES, AND REPEALING
ORD. 2231 & 838, & SUBSTITUTING THIS ORD. IN LIEU
THEREOF. Amendments were explained. Moved by
Foster, seconded by Perret to table Ord. until it
is in its final form. Motion failed, 2/5. Moved
by deProsse and seconded by Selzer to amend the
Ordinance in Section VI -Cemetery Hours, so that it
reads, 'between the hours of 9:00 P.M. and 7:30
A.M.'; and to amend the Regulations -Interment
Section, to add the paragraph, 'Interments requiring
special consideration(s) or utilizing equipment
not normally available to the Cemetery Staff could'
be provided upon request. Adequate time must be
allowed for preparation. Fees and charges must
reflect the cost of the extra equipment time and
materials. Generally such practices would be
arranged by an advance notification.' Motion
carried, 7/0 Roll call on 1st consideration
unanimous, all Councilmembers present.
Movedby deProsse, seconded by Perret, that
ORD. N77-2830, Ord. Bookll , pp. 13-27, DEFINING
AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES
IN EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, AND
CREDIT TRANSACTIONS, ESTABLISHING A HUMAN RIGHTS
COMM.. PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR INVESTIGATION AND
CONCILIATION OF COMPLAINTS, PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC
HEARINGS IN CONTESTED CASES, AND FURTHER PROVIDING
FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ORDERS OF THE COMM. be
passed and adopted. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse,
Foster, Ne uhauser, Perret. Nays: Svlarr, Vevera,
balrner. Ord. adopted, 4/,i.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by deprosse, to adjourn
the meeting. Motion carried, /0.. C8:20 P.M.L
A more complete description of Council activities
is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR
ABB IE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK May 3, 1977
OTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COIL
APRIL 5, 1977
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Iowa City Council, regular session, 4 5/77,
7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers
present: Ba liner, Foster, Neuhauser, Ferret,
Selzer, Vev era, Absent: deProsse. Mayor Neuhauser
presiding.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to add
Resolutions for Regular and Sunday Sales Liquor
Permits for Towncrest Inn to the Consent Calendar
as requested by Atty. Don Hoy. Motion carried,
6/0.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to add
first consideration of Ord. Rezoning Court Hill/
Scott Blvd. V from RlA & R3A zones to R1B & R3A
zones to the agenda, as requested by developer,
Bruce Glasgow. Motion carried, 6/0. Moved by
Foster, seconded by Selzer, that the above ord, be
considered and given 1st vote for passage.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse
absent.
Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed week of 4/10-16/77
as Pan American and Medical Laboratory Week.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, that agenda
items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be approved and/or adopted as amended as follows:
Approval of Council official actions, reg.
meeting, 3/22/77, subject to correction,
recommended by City Clerk.
Bd, & Corn. minutes: P&Z Comm. -3/24/77;
Riverfront Conn. -3/16/77; Library Bd.-2/24/77;
Housing .Comm. -3/18/77.
Permit Resolutions, recommended by City
Clerk, recorded in Res. Book 39: Res. 077-
97, p.174, approving Class C Liquor License
application and Res. 077-98, p.175, approving
Sunday Sales., Class C Liquor application for
Marquette Club (KC's), 328 E. Washington;
Res. #77-99. p.176. approving Class C Liquor
License application and Res. 077-100, p.177,
approving Sunday Sales Class C Liquor License
application for Towncrest Inn, Ltd.
Res, 077-101„ recorded in Res. Book 39,
p.178. Setting Public Hearing, 4/12/77, for
Plans, Specs., etc., FY78 Sanitary Landfill
Excavation Proj.
Correspondence: 1) Harold Stager-, re Bd. of
Elec. Examiners & Appeals, & 2) Youth Homes,
Inc., expressing appreciation for support,
referred to City Mgr, for reply.
Affirmative roll cell vote unanimous. 6/0, deProsse
absent.
AMartin, Coord. for Extension 0.,
appeare . Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, tc
increase funding for PALS prog. to $11,200, using
general revenue sharing funds. Motion carried,
6/0, deProsse absent.
City Manager Neal Berlin requested that the
record show that it was not the Staff's intention
to indicate at any time that our local legislators
are not helpful to the City.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer to accept
City Atty. Hayek's recommendation that the Planned
Area Dev. Ord. filed and approved by Council for
Village Green VI was deemed in compliance with the
Large Scale Res. Dev. Ord. Motion carried, 6/0.
Public Hearing on the Ord. Amending the Mun.
Code by Repealing Chap. VI, Traffic and Parking,
and Establishing a New Chapter in Lieu Thereof,
was held. Citizens appearing included: David
Christ, George Gay, Larry Sharp, Bill Whiteis,
Charles Ruppert. Public Hearing closed.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt
RES. k77-102, as recorded in Res. Book 39, p. 179,
APPROVING PREL. PLAT OF WENDRAM BLUFF SUBD.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse
absent. Comm. Dev. Dir. Kraft was present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt
RES. N77-103, as recorded in Res. Book 39, p.180,
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 1977 TENNIS LIGHTING PROJ.
to Shay Elec., Iowa City, IA. .Roll call: Ayes:
Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster. Nays:
Neuhauser. Res. adopted, 5/1, deProsse absent.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt
RES. #77-104, as recorded in Res. Book 39., pp.
181-191, CERTIFYING DELINQUENT SEWER 8, WATER
ACCOUNTS TO CO. AUDITOR with list as .amended.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse
absent.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that the
rule requiring that ords, must be considered and
voted on for passage at 2 Council meetings prior
to meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended, that the 1st 8 2nd consideration and
vote be waived, and that the ord. be voted upon
for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved
by Foster, seconded by Perret, that ORD. d77-2829,
as recorded in Ord. Book 11, pp.11-12, ESTABLISH-
ING RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMM. FOR IOWA CITY be
finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. The
Mayor announced 7 vacancies on the Resources
Conservation Comm., 3 with terms expiring l/l/80
and 4 with terms expiring 1/1/79, and requested
that notice be qiven in the newspaper.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster. to approve
the design of the ]A. St. Ban}. E Trust drive-in
facility subject to compliance with all applicable
codes and ords. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse
absent. It was the Council consensus to change
the process of approving designs for buildings in
the urban renewal area.
Mov�y Balmer, seconded by Perret adjourn
meetin Motion carried, 6/0. (10:25P.
A more complete description of Council Activities
is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Mary Neu auser
Mayor
bie Sto fus
City Clerk April 19, 1977
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 5, 1977
7:30 P.M.
Iowa City City Council, regular session, 4/5/77, 7:30P.M., at the
Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser,
Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: deProsse. Mayor Neuhauser presiding.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to add Resolutions for Regular
and Sunday Sales Liquor Permits for Towncrest Inn to the Consent Calendar
as requested by Atty. Don Hoy. Motion carried, 6/0.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to add first consideration of
Ord. Rezoning Court Hill/Scott Blvd. V from RIA & R3A zones to R1 B &R3A
zones to the agenda, as requested by developer, Bruce Glasgow. Motion
carried, 6/0. Glasgow explained their plans, advising that there would
be no access off Scott Blvd., and outlined future plans for the sewer.
City Engr. Dietz explained the estimated sewer capacity and effect of
this subdivision. City Atty. Hayek advised using an agreement only with
a subdivision, not for a rezoning. Comer. Ogeson gave P&Z's reasoning.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, that the above ord. be considered
and given 1st vote for passage, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, deProsse absent.
Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed week of 4/10-16/77 as Pan American and
Medical Laboratory Week. Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, that
agenda items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be approved
and/or adopted as amended as follows:
Approval of Council official actions, reg. meeting, 3/22/77, subject
to correction, recommended by City Clerk.
Bd. & Comm. minutes: P&Z Comm. -3/24/77; Riverfront Comm. -3/16/77;
Library Bd.-2/24/77; Housing Comn.-3/18/77.
Permit Resolutions, recommended by City Clerk, recorded in Res.
Book 39: Res. #77-97, p.174, approving Class C Liquor License
application and Res. 877-98, p.175, approving Sunday Sales, Class
C Liquor application for Marquette Club (KC's), 328 E. Washington;
Res. 877-99, p.176, approving Class C Liquor License application
and Res. 877-100, p.177. approving Sunday Sales Class C Liquor
License application for Towncrest Inn, Ltd.
Res. 877-101, recorded in Res. Book 39, p.178, Setting Public
Hearing, 4/12/77, for Plans, Specs., etc., FY78 Sanitary Landfill
Excavation Proj.
Correspondence: 1) Harold Stager, re Bd. of Elec. Examiners 6
Appeals, & 2) Youth Homes, Inc.. expressing apPreciatlon for supPart,
referred to City Mgr- for reply.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
• fcil Activities
April 5, 1977
Page 2
Councilman Balmer advised that he favored increased funding for the
PALS Frog. Janet Martin, Coord. for Extension Serv., appeared. Moved
by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to increase funding for PALS prog. to
$11,200, using general revenue sharing funds. Motion carried, 6/0,
deProsse absent. Mayor Neuhauser explained the 3/1/77 memo from Dept.
of Housing & Urban Dev. concerning proposed housing dev, behind Mark IV
Apts. Other information will be coming in next Friday's packet.
Councilman Balmer called attention to an article on housing in
Russia in the Proctor & Gamble publication of Moonbeams. Councilman
Foster reported on the newspaper salvage prog. in Boca Raton, Fla. and
proposed that our Resource Comm. investigate this operation. Councilman
Perret supported this along with source separation experiment. Council-
man Selzer requested that the radio stations, as a public serv., make
announcements on early morning broadcasts on the day of newspaper pickup.
Councilman Vevera requested that the City Mgr. report on the Old Post
Off. at the next executive session.
City Manager Neal Berlin requested that the record show that it was
not the Staff's intention to indicate at any time that our local legislators
are not helpful to the City.
- Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer to accept -City Atty. Hayek's
recommendation that the Planned Area Dev. Ord, filed and approved by
Council for Village Green VI was deemed in compliance with the Large
Scale Res. Dev. Ord. Motion carried, 6/0. The need for a development
ord. in 1 package was noted.
Public Hearing on the Ord. Amending the Mun. Code by Repealing
Chap. NI, Traffic and Parking, and Establishing a New Chapter in Lieu
Thereof., was held. Citizens appearing included: David Christ, Route 3,
re: Chap. 12, Bicycles; George Gay, 2720 Muscatine, re: Funeral processions
& parking of vehicles in bicycle lane; Larry Sharp, 1212 Hollywood
Blvd., re: Bicycles; Bill Whiteis, 46 Norwood Circle, re: objection to
$2 parking fine; Robt. Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Rd., re: definitions, sign
installation procedure, funeral processions, bicycles, 'U' Turns,
Harrison St. & Double Parking; Charles Ruppert, Route 2, re: 6.07.02,
question concerning Dodge St. & Hwy. 1. Public Hearing closed. Mayor
Neuhauser declared a 5 -minute recess.
Council noted the RES. APPROVING PREL. & FINAL PLAT OF ORCHARD CT.
SUBD, was deferred at the informal Council meeting yesterday.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. 077-102, as
recorded In Res. Book 39, p.179, APPROVING PREL. PLAT OF WENDRAM BLUFF
SUBD. Affiamet?ve roll cell vete unarimous, 610, depry-sse abort.
Comm. Dev. Dir. Kraft was present for discussion.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, at adopt RES. 077-103, as
recorded in Res. Book 39, p.180, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 1977 TENNIS
1IGHTT'NG PROD. to Shay flex.., Iowa City, IA. Rnll roil)• Ayes: Perrel..
Selzer.. Vevera, Balmer, Foster. Nays: Neuhauser. Res, adopted, 5/1,
deProssr absent. Mayor Neuhauser was dyalnst the Resolution becduse of
the project's funding through CDOG.
. it Activities
April 5, 1977
Page 3
Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-104, as
recorded in Res. Book 39, p.p.181-191, CERTIFYING DELINQUENT SEWER &
WATER ACCOUNTS TO CO. AUDITOR with list as amended. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. City Mgr. Berlin explained
the procedure used to obtain the delinquent accounts.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that
ords. must be considered and voted on for passage at 2 Council meetings
prior to meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that
the lst & 2nd consideration and vote be waived, and that the ord. be
voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret,
that ORD: #77-2829, as recorded in Ord. Book 11, pp. 11-12, ESTABLISHING
RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMM. FOR IOWA CITY be finally adopted at this
ti me. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Mayor Neuhauser indicated Councilwoman deProsse stated she favored
adoption of this Ord. The Mayor announced 7 vacancies on the Resources
Conservation Comm., 3 with terms expiring 1/l/80 and 4 with terms expiring
1/1/79, and requested that notice be given i n the newspaper.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to approve the design of the
Ia_ St. Bank & Trust drive-in facility subject to compliance with all
applicable codes and ords. Motion carried, 5/0, deProsse absent. It
was the Council consensus to change the process of approving designs for
buildings in the urban renewal area.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn meeting. Motion
carried, 6/0. (10:25P.M.)
ayov-
iry Clerk
Minutes of this meeting are recorded on Reel /77-9 & 11.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
APRIL 4, 1977
1 :00 P.M.
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 4, 1977 at 1:00 P.M. in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Balmer, Foster, Perret, Vevera
(1:30), Selzer (1:40). ABSENT: deProsse.
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber, Dietz, Plastino,
Kushnir, Brachtel, Vann.
REVIEW ZONING APPLICATIONS
Don Schmeiser, Senior Planner, was present for discussion of the following
subdivisions:
Court Hill - Mayor Neuhause r called attention to the opinion written by
Attorney Hayek for Court Hill/Scott Boulevard V, and questioned
that the rezoning would be a benefit to the City. City Manager
Neal Berlin advised that concerning the petition from objectors, it
was determined that an extra -ordinary majority of Council will not
be required as they were not abutting property owners. He stated
that Glasgow should be given an answer. It was suggested that a
provision be put in the agreement for the subdivision that the
development would not have an access to Scott Boulevard. It will
be brought up on April 5th meeting.
Westwinds - Bruce Orr asked that Council move up consideration of their
subdivision one week. The City Manager called attention to the
policy Council has set and keeps changing. Schmeiser advised that
the legal papers had not been submitted yet.
Orchard Court - Schmeiser pointed out that the dedication does not
a—'ncluce easement for utilities. Attorney Robert Downer stated that
the agreement could be signed by Streb when he becomes owner on
April 18th. This development will be deferred until then. There
is a supplemental agreement for them to construct the improvements
over the alley.
Wendrem Bluff - It was pointed out the the Planning and Zoning Commission
was asking the Council to establish city policy for subdivisions
outside the City regarding sewer, water and streets. Waivers had
been required for the Lime Kilm and Oak Ridge subdivisions final
plats, and will also fur this sub0 vision. Concerning use of
septic tanks for sewage, it was noted the the County Board of
Health says that this private sewer will function properly, The
City staff still had sorra concerns. It is doubtful that the City
has any legal control over reservations expressed by the Riverfront
• II mal Discussion
April 4, 1977
Page 2
Commission. Steve Victor, planner for the developer, noted the
problems encountered, and outlined what they had done to deal with
them. Maximum street grades are 12%. The City Manager stated that
the staff has some ideas for Planning and Zoning concerning drafting
of a policy as discussed.
MODEL TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
Public Works Director Plastino explained the compromise reached on the
parking downtown concerning double parking. If someone double parks,
they will have to still leave 10' free between their vehicle and the
centerline. There will be a new draft of the section on Impoundment.
Also the section concerning crossing of railroad tracks has been sent to
the railroad for comment. Assistant Attorney Kushnir explained the
procedure.
Council discussed the procedure suggested for placement of traffic
control devices and for parking meter zones. The problem is that some-
times Council wants something different than what is done. Council
suggested that the notification be sent to them before action. The
definition of Alley, 6.01.01 will be reworked. Plastino advised that
material concerning truck routes on Kirkwood will be coming in Friday's
packet. The parking in the north side residential area will be presented
in two or three weeks. Council noted receipt of Robert Welsh's memo of
January 11th. Each truck route will have to considered on i is own
merits.
CEMETERY ORDINANCE
Superintendent Billie Hauber and Director Dennis Showalter were present
for discussion. Hauber reviewed the changes made in the first draft as
a result of the discussion with the Ministerial Association, in the
rules and regulations. There were no Council objections to the last
paragraph on Page 3 concerning Interment. Page 2, Ownership Rights,
last paragraph, the change to "interments scheduled to enter the cemetery
no later than 3:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday" was explained. Council
discussed the number of burials that could be handled in one day, changing
of employee hours under union regulations, safety rules to be observed,
amount of overtime expended in FY'76. Robert Welsh distributed a memo.
One of his suggestions was to add that staff services after 4:30 shall
be charged for at the Saturday rates.
On Page 2, Public Lots, the wording has been amended to include "except
in the case of requested reservation of space for a spouse or siblings)".
In the final paragraph in Public Lots, the change was that instead of
receiving 5D% of available governmental agency funds, the City will
receive 33 1/3%. Houber explained how she arrived at the schedule for
flees and charges. uiich ivill actublly be the decision of Council. She
commented that she was not committed to any special figures. There have
been no raises since 1965. To not be in competition with local private
enterprise, the fees and charges will need to be raised. Council will
have to decide on how to raise, and how much to subsidize the cemetery
program.
• IIrmal Discussion
April 4, 1977
Page 3
After discussion of investing interest on the perpetual care fund, and
its eventual expenditure, the City Manager advised that the City is
restricted on ways of investing money. This interest expected is not a
revenue source in the '78 budget, neither is the revenue from the proposed
raise in fees and charges. Hauber noted a need for more cemetery space.
Council directed that she investigate State law regarding burial of two
caskets in one space.
CIVIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Commissioners Jane Anderson and Bill Nusser were present to discuss
procedures used by the Commission in testing and promotion of applicants
for the Police and Fire Departments. For entry level examinations, the
following criteria on which applications are considered, which was
developed by the Commission within the guidelines of State Law, is as
follows, in the order as completed:
Written Examination (a group intelligence test) 20%
Written Personality Testing (group psychological test) 10%
Physical Examination 10%
Experience, Education, Job Performance 10%
Oral Interview 50%
- - The criteria on which certification for promotion was based has the same
percentages. Oral questions asked of each applicant, are prepared by
the Commission and one staff members. The University of North Carolina
test used placed emphasis on technical areas of police work and knowledge
of administrative management and supervisory principles. Previous
national tests used were derived from work in New York, Chicago and Los
Angeles, and not appropriate for situations encountered by a small town
force. The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory test was used in
testing sergeants and captains. Dr. Sines evaluates and scores the
tests, and does not know the name of the individual being tested.
Nusser discussed the proposed guidelines from the Iowa City Police
Patrolmen's Association. (1) Posting notice of public meeting --this is
done all the time and no meeting has ever been closed. (2) The rules of
Commission are posted. (3) Maximum of two 6—year terms for Commissioners—
He agreed, but appointments are the Council's job. (4) Function and
history of Commission --Information is in the State Code, but copies are
not handed to every employee. Minutes of all meetings are available and
information is available in the Municipal Directory. (5) Legal opinions
sought from City Attorney --They do this all the time. (6) A guide
showing requirements for qualification for promotion --He explained that
requirements change, in the last exam, in the upper levels of promotion,
they were concerned with the ability of applicants to become administrators.
Job descriptions are eveilatle for each Position. It was suggested that
as conditions change, qualifications ought to lie known.
(8) No member of Police Management present at oral interview for promotion--
Nusser stated that it was not possible to operate without a person from
Prilire 'Mnn,agwnrnt, mvniiable. The Crnmiission dnes not. Inok through the
applicants' records. It was suggested that maybe they should. There
used to be two interviews, one by the Chief arid one by the Commission.
I� rmal Discussion
ApPil 4, 1977
Page 4
The notes were compared. Later the interviews were combined as one. A
person is needed who can answer questions about police work that the
Commission, as citizens, cannot answer. The kinds of data in the files
do not help in the Commission's decisions. They rely on the officers to
tell them about special qualifications and additional training. (9)
Reason for person not being certified given to individual in writing --
Each person is told his score and told how he related to the MMPI, and
that if he had any questions concerning his exam or his numbers, he
could go see Professor Sines. The Mayor commented that the applicants
want to try again and want to know where they failed. (10) ICPPA meet
with Commission regularly --he was agreeable, but to include all police
officers.
Councilman Vevera commented that some police officers can function well
in the field and with the public, but are not as articulate at an interview.
Anderson noted Commission's concern over where their work ends, and
suggested meeting with the Patrolmen's Association to work on this.
Vevera stated the basic problem was that the men really do not understand
the process. A new law is that the Director of the Human Relations
Commission is an ex -officio member of the Commission. The Commission
does not hold regular meetings, and are not listed in the Civic Calendar
published by the League of Women Voters, but can be. The legal depart-
ment will write a memo on the legal procedure for notice and motion for
adjournment to executive session when needed.
Councilman Vevera noted his concern that Sergeants are in charge of
their shift for approximately 1/3 of the year, but are not qualified to
be Captains. Chief Miller discussed procedure for an 'on call' Captain.
He noted that the qualifications for promotion are very high in Iowa
City, that our Sergeants would probably qualify for Captain in many
departments over the State. Approximately $6,000 of public money is
spent for training, matched by Federal funds. Councilman Selzer stated
that there has to be a dialogue between Commissioners and police or fire
personnel., when upgrading departments, to tell the personnel where they
are not meeting the standards. (Standards that are dictated by the
Department at that time.) Nusser advised that Council had abolished the
Assistant Chief position and never recreated it, except by a line item
in the budget. He questioned if Council could legislate a civil service
position by this procedure.
REHAB LOAN PROGRAM
Consultant Mike Kucharzak and Program Coordinator Julie Vann were present
for discussion. Kucharznk called attention to the pros and cons of the
issues as outlined in the minutes concerning the meeting with the lenders.
It ended with the lenders' endorsement of the City's proposed lending
role in helping low income people rehabilitate their homes. He explained
the chart which has been adjusted. The 550 appraisal cost will be
advanced to the applicant and recaptured at the closing. The loan
cannot be assigned. The payment in debt service will be handled by a
contract with d locdl lending insti tution, for a fee of $3 a month per
case. One incentive for early payment would be to charge the fee to the
borrower if the payment is not made mi time.
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Kucharzak suggested that the City contract with private legal firms to
deal with late payment collections or foreclosures. Atty. Hayek asked
that he be allowed to address this decision before it is finalized. In
answer to Hayek's question as to what procedure will be used to monitor
the expenditures of money, Kucharzak explained that the Rehabilitation
Technician will inspect the property, determine the basic work items
necessary to bring it up to Code, work with the homeowner in refining
the list into specifications, assist the homeowner in bidding the work
out and awarding the contract, and then the City will establish escrow.
He recommended that the borrower should pay the monthly service charge.
Councilmen Selzer and Vevera agreed; Foster thought the charge would be
excessive.
The Staff will be putting together three more chapters dealing with Loan
Settlement, Loan Closeout and Management and will present a contract
form for local lending institutions to act as service agent. They
recommend a Loan Review Board, consisting of the Supervisor of the
Rehab. Program, the Department Head, and a representative of the legal
department to review the recommendations of the Staff. Hayek advised
that with foreclosure, the City could become a landlord, to protect the
loan. This will be a Council policy decision. Kucharzak recommended
accumulating the funds as repaid until the budget can be reworked for
the program, and putting the amount in a non-interest bearing account,
as if we do make money, it would have to be returned back to the Federal
Government. The staff will investigate alternatives for use of this
money. The Mayor complimented the staff on the meeting held with the
lenders. Council approved proceeding with the project subject to receipt
of information on (1) the service charge, (2) use of interest accumulated,
and (3) Hayek's comment on hiring of a private legal firm for foreclosures.
AGENDA
Councilman Balmer -requested that the City Manager's letter to Mr. Stager
be blunt and to the point, and the difficulty of getting people to serve
explained.
Councilman Selzer .pointed out that as listed in the March 24th Planning
and Zoning minutes. deProsse and Neuhauser are not P&Z members.
City Clerk Stolfus asked that the Housing Commission minutes of 3/18/77
be added to 4.b, a nd in 4. d. 1, setting of the public hearing should be a
Resolution.
COUNCIL TIME
The City Manager explained the procedure of taking minutes at the City -
University meetings. They alternate, and this time the University did
them up. Regarding the statement about the informational package being
presented to developers, would include a statement to the effect that in
Blocks 83 and 84, the University has interest in talking about the
possibility of air—rights for future University expansion, the City
Manager commented that the Staff agreed. Berlin also stated that he had
advised the University that the Lity wds not interested in a joint
traffic study to determine the composition of the traffic on Melrose
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Avenue from the intersection of Golfview and Koser on the west to Melrose
Court on the east, or in any joint traffic study until there was some
understanding as to the purpose, and some realization that they were
going to be useful, if the University is not committed to doing anything,
or being a part of anything the City is going to do. Information possibly
included in the Area Transportation Study was discussed.
The City Manager commented on the design for the Iowa State Bank and
Trust facility and the traffic problems. He stated that there was no
reasonable way to reduce the Traffic Engineer's concerns_ He did not
recommend removing the trees, berm and planting to increase the amount
of parking. The queuing area will hold 18 cars. It was pointed out
that some of the members of the Design Review Committee do not live in
Iowa City.
Councilman Vevera reported that at 1500 Lower Muscatine a fire hydrant
is next to the driveway, and this person wants to widen the driveway.
The City Manager will investigate.
It was moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera to adjourn to executive
session to discuss litigation/Kempf. Upon roll call Balmer, Foster,
Neuhauser. , Perret, Selzer, and Vevera voted 'aye'. Motion carried, 6/0,
deProsse absent. 4:45 P.M.
The minutes of this meeting are recorded on Reel #77-12.
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
APRIL 18, 1977
1:00 P.M.
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 18, 1977, 1:00 P.M. in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding.
COUNCI LMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Selzer, Foster, deProsse, Perret, Neuhauser.
ABSENT: Vevera.
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber.
ZONING APPLICATIONS
Senior Planner Don Schmeiser was present for discussion of the following
subdivisions:
Westwinds - The LSRD and Final Plat are ready, and if the City Attorney
tells the City Manager that all is o.k., it will be brought up
Tuesday night.
Court Hill/Scott Boulevard V - As the provisions for Storm Water Detention
are not finished, the ordinance rezoning the property will be
deferred, Item N12.
Ordinance Amendment - This amendment will establish special regulations
or nonconforming lots. The staff report wit T come to Council
before the public hearing which is May 11th. Councilman Selzer
noted that he would be absent from that meeting.
AGENDA
Item #1.0-C mete Ordinance - After discussion, it was decided that the
opwen ng lour Would be changed to 7:30 A.M. It was noted that the
City can provide 48 hour service on the rare occasions that it will
be needed.
Lea isla�t4ve.Issues - After short discussions of Bank Franchise Tax, Road
—ase Taetocal option Tax, Local Productivity- 100x, BE Assessment
Adjustment. Hotel/Motel Tax, the City Manager suggested that the
Council needed to take a position on some of the issues.
FAUS FUNDING
Director of Public Works Dick Plastino called attention to his memo of
April 13th. There will not be enough funding for ooth the Senyr Rnu1pvard
and Rand Road projects. They are assuming 9 lanes for Scott, the traffic
Projections are for six thousand vehicles per day. There are three
problems Connected with the Sand Road which Dick exNletned end pointed
out on she mndei of the plan: (1) the angle of the intersection, (2)
land for the new +win interceptur sewer, end (3) tht railrudo tracks,
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angle crossing. The estimate fo
problems, the railroad crossing,
in the vicinity of Sand Road are
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r Scott was not in detail regarding site
and signalization. The property owners
Kennedy and Braverman. Councilwomen
the Sand Road project.
Scott could take traffic from city streets, and there is a petition from
property owners for an improvement between Muscatine and the Bypass.
Concerning purchase of right-of-way for Scott Boulevard, Bill Tucker
advised that they own 180 acres south of the railroad tracks to Highway,
along Scott, and they will give 100' right-of-way to the City if the
entire length is 100'; Keith Kafer for B.D.I. agreed to 100' right-of-
way; Mr. Hames of the Sunrise Trailer Court thought that they had room
enough, and Councilman Selzer stated that he knew Mr. Pelling would.
The only piece in question is the one Freda Hieronymus owns. When other
developments north of Hieronymus are requested, the City can say what
right-of-way is wanted.
The City Manager advised that the staff would proceed with acquisition
of right-of-way for Scott. The City Manager stated that when the sub-
divisions near Scott were developed, this is where he lives, the subdivider
was required to sign a special assessment waiver, so that people who
live within several blocks of Scott on their deed have the waiver to be
assessed for part of Scott Blvd. The removal of that waiver by the City
might mitigate the concern of the people in the area. City Engineer
Gene Dietz requested clarification of the schedule so that he could hire
survey crews for the summer, if needed. The City Manager stated that
this could not be answered today -
BRIDGE REPAIR SCHEDULE
Plastino advised that for the Court/Muscatine Bridge and Iowa Avenue
bridge over the Iowa River, repair is beyond the scope of the engineering
department. For $30,000 the Court/Muscatine bridge could have just a
new deck if the abutments are okay. During floods, the water goes over
the top of the bridge, and it is not an obstruction. Replacement would
cost $160,000/200,000 with traffic signals, for 36' wide. The yellow
house across from Seatons probably would have to go.
If the bridge on Governor Street belongs to the City, several members
wanted to put a new deck on it. The Iowa Ave. Bridge has arches filled
with sand, some of the sand is 'leaking out. Plastino requested an okay
for this package, also staff to look closely at rehabilitation of the
Court/Muscatine bridge, and to add on the Governor Street bridge deck
replacement. Five Councilmembers agreed. The condition of the Summit
Street bridge was discussed, the legal staff will be asked what the City
can do.
Council discussed painting of traffic lanes and turns and use of plastic,
which Plastino noted was costly. It was suggested that on Sycamore from
Highway 6 north, the parking should he moved to the opposite side of the
street.
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MODEL TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
The City Manager advised that with the procedure proposed, the Denver
Boot is legal. The fee schedule resolution will be ready to be adopted
by the third reading of the Ordinance. Traffic Engineer Jim Brachtel
explained why the word, 'appears' was used in 6.18.02.82.a2. Council
discussed the current ordinance concerning parking of recreational
vehicles on the streets. Staff will investigate previous reasoning.
Councilman Balmer advised that he would not fight the $2 fine any more,
but was still against it. The memo of April 8th from Parking Systems
Supt. Don Akin was noted. Cost trade-offs between the attendant lot and
the metered lot were discussed when the Washington Street lot was constructed.
The Mayor noted that the $2 fine had increased revenue, but also has
done the job as far as making people respect the parking laws. Akin
requested an ordinance amendment to require that loading zones be for
commercial vehicles only, especially on Iowa Avenue. All Councilmembers
were agreeable. A method has been worked out for private cars used
commercially. Akin also had a problem with hooded meters in Sec. 6.16.08,
and asked that they be designated for trucks only. He explained enforce-
ment problems. Council agreed to amend the ordinance. Special stickers
for hoods are available for those who have tools in cars.
TRUCK ROUTES
Plastino noted that the Staff and Council were 180 degrees apart regarding
thinking on truck routes. He stated that they are for the convenience
of truckers going through town (75% for their benefit), and to keep them
out of downtown (25% benefit for City). He suggested that there was no
way to enforce an ordinance that is in the behalf of the City and is not
complied with +willingly by the truckers for their benefit. Councilman
Foster reported that his discussion with Mort Ockenfels regarding P&G
and Owens Brush traffic coming in on Muscatine, up Kirkwood to get to
the railroad. He noted that the Gilbert/Bowery corner is difficult for
trucks to turn. He suggested that trucks be routed down Gilbert to the
Bypass.
One resident of Kirkwood noted that the noise had lessened since the
road had been improved. The traffic charts made after the survey were
explained. The trucks surveyed appeared to not be thru traffic but in -
town traffic. Three Councilmembers did not support designating specific
truck routes. It was pointed out that the Chamber of Commerce had
surveyed trucks going to BDI. This problem should be looked at in the
Comprehensive Plan.
AIR CONDITIONING ON TRANSIT BUSES
The memo from Plostino was pointed out. There was a consensus of the
majority of Councilmdnbers present to fix the air conditioning, but for
the drivers to use discretion as to when it is used.
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TAXICAB ORDINANCE
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Assistant Attorney Kushnir was present for explanation of the proposed
ordinance which will require taxi meters, for intra -city operations.
Taxicab owner Ralph Oxford objects to installation of meters. The
airport limousine will have to be licensed. Applicants will have to
file fares to airport, etc. After discussion of fees and liability
insurance, it was suggested by Kushnir to set the fees by Resolution.
Councilmembers thought that the insurance coverage should be higher.
Kushnir explained the requirement whereby a complaint on rates by one
person would trigger a public hearing, with notice. Kushnir stated he
would revise the procedure and take out notice provisions. Councilman
Selzer stated that the City should not get involved with regulating
private enterprise. It was suggested that ordinance and fees from other
cities be obtained. Councilman Balmer left the meeting, 3:50 P.M.
HANDBOOK
Administrative Assistant Linda Schreiber led discussion of the Handbook,
'Evaluating the Chief Administrator.' Councilmembers preferred to use
an executive session. Council discussed separation of philosophical
views from a person's performance. The questions provided were used as
a guideline this year for the evaluation. There will be a representative
here one of the next two Mondays to view Council's discussion of a
handbook. It was observed that the handbooks were too simple after
having been involved for a year and a half, but would be good for new
Councilmembers. Also on May 10th, foreign exchange people will be
viewing how local governments operate. They will attend Council meeting
and would like a short social visit in the afternoon.
OTHER
The City Manager reported that the Post Office has hired an architect
(Wagner)., to determine cost of renovation, so it appears that they might
be getting serious about transferring it for a nominal sum. Councilman
Belzer and Councilwoman deProsse left the meeting. 4:15 P.M.
Councilman foster reported that he had received the Boca Raton Ordinance
,regarding newsprint recycling. Ockenfels might consider operating such
a program.
Meeting adjourned, 4:17 P.M.
The minutes of this meeting are recorded on Reel N13,