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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-05-03 Council MinutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL May 3, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost .for this cal- endar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. session, 5/3/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser, Selzer. Mayor Pro tem deProsse presiding. Several people appeared concerning animal control. They included: Pat Passmore; Carl & Debora Miller; Minnie Flickinger; William & Joan Schnute; and Bob Burchfield. Barb Russo, Animal Shelter, was present. Mayor Pro tem deProsse pointed out that City staff will be reviewing a proposed ordinance concerning animal control and will extend recomnenda tions to Council at a later date. ' Mayor Pro tem deProsse declared May 1-7, 1977, as Respect for Law Week. Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, that the following items and recomm.'s on the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted _ as presented: Approval of official actions, reg. session, 4/19/77, 7:30 P.M. , subject to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Conn.: Riverfront Comm. - 4/20/77; P & Z Comm. - 4/21/77; Bd. of Adjust- ment - 4/13/77; Human Rights Comm. - 4/25/77; ;`;' Housing Conn. - 4/13/77; Airport Comm. - 4/21/77. Motion to approve disbursements for 3/1- 31/77 in the amount of $792,090.58, subject to audit, as recomm. by Finance Dir. Motions setting public hearings: Rezoning of a tract of land located in Block 19, County Seat Addn. from C2 to R3B Zone - 5/24/77; vacation of portion of Virginia Dr. located between Prarie du Chien Rd. & Oaklawn Ave. - 5/17/77. Correspondence: IA PIRG, re Blackhawk Mini -Park; City Center Assoc. - re bus & taxi traffic on Dubuque.; referred to City Mgr. Della Grizel, re games in streets; Howard Y,rattet, Vincent Cooney, Mrs. Clifford Bauser- man, re animal control.; referred to Police Dept. City High students, re recycling, referred to P.W. Dept. Southgate Dev., re protest against rezoning of 15 -acre tract near Mormon Trek Blvd.. referred to Community Dev. Petition from Ooklawn Ave. residents, re construction of sidewait. to be accepted at public hearing. Johnson Co. Bd. of Super- visors, re parking in front of Courthouse. P.W. Dept. is investigating. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, Neuhnuser and Selzer absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to refer the P & 2 Comm.'s by-laws to the Rules Comm. for review and recomm. Mvtion carried, 5/0. Moved by Foster, seconded by Ferret, to approve the Iowa City's Human Rights Comn. application for deferred owwb wiui Loe Iowa 1.1V11 Klghts Conn. Motion carried, 5/0. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Foster, to appoint Michelle Moore to the Parks & Rec. Comm. for term expiring 1/1/79. Motion carried, 5/0. It was the Council's consensus that Councilman Perret call our State House representatives to convey Council's approval of the Motor Fuel Tax bill. City Atty. Hayek informed Council he would be in Davenport for the next three weeks for lawsuits in Federal Court. He stated the Legal Staff and City Clerk had been meeting with the code editors as part of the procedure of recodifying the City's code. A memo in Friday's packet will explain contemplated changes, deletions and additions. Mayor Pro tem deProsse opened the public hearing on the proposed rezoning of part of a 15 -acre tract of land located near MormanTrek Blvd. from CH Zone to PC, R3A, or R3 Zones or any combination thereof. Community Dev. Dir. Kraft and Mace Braverman appeared. Public hearing closed. It was determined that since two Councilmembers were against rezoning this land, an extra -ordinary vote for approval would be impossible; therefore Council decided not to pursue the matter further. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to defer the first consideration of the Housing Maintenance & Occupancy Code Ord. Motion carried, 5/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to defer second consideration of the Ord. Amending the Mun. Code by Repealing Chap. VI, Traffic & Parking, and Est. a New Chap. in Lieu Thereof. Motion carried, 5/0. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that ORD. #77-2833, Ord. Book 11, pp. 49-50, REZONING PART OF LOT 6, BLK. 42, OF THE ORIG. TOWN OF IOWA CITY (522 E. Burlington) FROM A C2 ZONE TO AN R3A ZONE , be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Selzer absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. #77-2834., Ord. Book 11, pp. 51-53, PROVIDING FOR THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE IOWA CITY MUN. CEMETERY; AUTHORIZING THE COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH REGS., RATES, & CHARGES FOR THE CEMETERY, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR ANIMALS FOUND IN THE CEMETERY, AFTER-HOURS USE OF THE CEMETERY, SPEEDING, DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS & INJURY TO MONUMENTS AND PLANTS, AND REPEALING ORD. #2331 AND ORD. #838 AND SUBSTITUTING THIS ORD. IN LIEU THEREOF be passed & adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser b Selzer absent. As per the City Mgr. 's suggestion, it was moved by Vevera, seconded by foster to adopt RES. #77- 126, Res. Book 39, p. 231, ADOPTING RIGS. FOR OAKLAND CEMETERY REGARDING THE RIGHTS OF LOT OWNFRS, THE MAINTENANCE PRACTICES, RULES FOP. VISITORS as amended. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser and Selzer absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-127, Res. Book 39, P. 232-233, APPROVING PREL. & FINAL PLAT OF ORCHARD COURT SUBDIVISION. Affl,rnetive roll call vcte urtan:#maua, a/w6 drer�heuaer & Selzer absent. City Mgr. Berlin explained stipulations to be added to the Resolution concerning this subdivision. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. #77-128, Res. Book 39, p. 234, APPROVING PREL. PLAT OF A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 OF STURGIS CORNER ADD. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Vevera, Balmer, Foster. Nays: Perret. Res. adopted, 4/1, with Neuhuaser & Selzer absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-129, Res. Book 39, pp. 235-235, APPROVING REVISIONS TO SEC. VII (STORM SEWERS) OF DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Selzer absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-130, Res. Book 39, pp. 237-238, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE MUSCATINE AVE. IMPROVEMENT PROJ. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Perret, Vevera, .Balmer. Nays: deProsse. Res. adopted, 4/1, with Neuhauser & Selzer absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-131, Res. Book 39, p. 239, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE FY78 LANDFILL EXCAVATION PROJ. to Barker Constr. Co. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/O, Neuhauser & Selzer absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. #77-132, Res. Book 39, pp. 240-241, PROHIBIT- ING PARKING ON WEST SIDE OF OAKLAND ST. FROM INTERSECTION OF OAKLAND ST. WITH SHERIDAN AVE. TO POINT 75 FT. NORTH OF INTERSECTION OF OAKLAND ST. AND SHERIDAN AVE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Selzer absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-133, Res. Book 39, p. 242, CHANGING THE PARKING REG. ON EAST SIDE OF GRANT ST. FROM COURT ST. SOUTH 75 FT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0 Neuhauser & Selzer absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-134, Res. Book 39, p. 243, AUTHORIZING BICYCLE SALE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Sel zer absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 077-135, Res. Book 39, p.p. 244-248, AUTHORIZ- ING ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGMENT to Hawkeye Security for the judgment received from Rock Island Railroad. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Selzer absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. (9:25 P.M.) For a more detailed & complete description of Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office of City Clerk end Finance Department.,-, C Y4- -. i v ccf �•' f /CAROL dePROSSE, MAYOR PRO TEM ' ,uL s/ABE STOLFU , CITY CLERK 5/17/77 OTES QF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COIL APRIL 19, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this cal- endar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, regular session, 4/19/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers Present: Balmer, deP rosse, 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 reconmendations 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 Conn. - 4/6/17; CCN - 4/5/77. Permit Resolutions, Res. Book 38, 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 Public Works Dept. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 511 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- tion for removal of the airplane from the entrance to the Airport. City 119r. Berlin explained the plans proposed by Project Green, and arrangements made with the Army. four Councllmembers resented not being notified of the action proposed. 1 Mov y Foster, seconded by deprosd�to adopt RES. H 117, Res. Book 38, p. 215-221, PPROVING FINAL PLAT AND LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEV. FOR THE NESTWI.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 lst vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Vevera to consider and give 1st vote for passage to ORO. 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. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that ORD. #77-2830, Ord. Book 10, 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. RolI call: Ayes: deProsse. Foster. Neuhauser, Perret. hays: Selzer. Vevera, Balmer, Ord. adopted, 4/3. Moyoy Selzer, @econded by deprossao adjourn the meeting. Motion carried, 7/0. (8:20 P.R.) A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk• MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK May 3, 1977 ■: Y Y COMPLETE DISCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES APRIL 19, 1977 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, regular session, 4/19/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Coun cilmembers present: Balmer, dePross e, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Carl and Debora Miller, 1315 Lukirk, appeared concerning the pet leash law in relation to cats and presented several suggestions. Council- man Foster distributed a statement which Gov. Adlai Stevenson made in his veto message for the restriction of the movement of cats. 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 recommenda- tions 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 correction, as rec. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comm.: P & Z Corn. - 4/7/77; Housing Comm. - 4/6/77; CCN - 4/5/77. Permit Resolutions, Res. Book 38, as rec. by City Clerk: Res. k77- 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 Public Works Dept. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Council noted the recommendations from the Planning & Zoning Comm. for Council to adopt the Ord. amending Article XXIII, Sec. 2 of Ord. 42238 and the Ord. amending Ord. H73-2788, and to approve the final LSRD & Final Plat of Westwinds. Housing Comms. rec. to approve the Cooperative Agreement with the City of Riverside was finalized by adoption of a Resolution last week. Councilman Balmer requested a report from the Public Works Dir. on the status of the sewage treatment plant. Councilman Foster called 6ttention to ttie fact shat 0.7. Coffee {Dunald Kaul ) would be speaking at the Memorial Union on 4/21/77. Councilman Vevera acknowledged receipt of complaints from residents on Southlawn Drive in reference to dust caused from the Mnose Lodge parking lot. The City -Mgr. will check into possible solutions. Council discussed authorization for removal of the airplane from the entrance to the Airport. City Mgt . Deilin explained the plans proposed by Project Green, and arrangements made with the Army. four Cou ncilmembers resented not being notified of the action proposed. 1 • Cocil Activities April 19, 1977 Page 2 Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. H77-117, Res. Book 38 , P. 215 - 221, APPROVING FINAL PLAT AND LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEV. FOR THE WESTWINDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all CounciTmembers 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 ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT & AMENDMENT THEREOF be considered & 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, B LK, 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 1st vote for passage to ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CARE & MAINTENANCE OF IOWA CITY CEMETERY, AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS, RATES AND CHARGES, PROVIDING PENALTIES, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 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 considerations) 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. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that ORDINANCE N77-2830, Ord. Book 10, pp. 13 - 2% DEFINING AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES IN EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, AND CREDIT TRANSACTI ONS, ESTABLISHING A HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR INVESTIGATION AND CONCILIATION OF COMPLAINTS, PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS IN CONTESTED CASES, AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ORDERS Or THE COMMISSION be passed and adopted. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse,. Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Selzer, Vevere, Balmer. Ord. adopted, 4/3. The third consideration of the ORD. AMENDING ZONING ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING USE REGS. OF COURT HILL/SCOTT BLVD. , N5 was deferred at yesterday's informal meeting awaiting the storm water detention agreement from the developer. Moved by Selzer, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried, 7/0. (8:20 P.M.) • • C*il Activities April 19, 1977 Page 3 MAYOR CITY CLERK The minutes of the meeting are recorded on Reel #77-11. �j 0 0 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. COUNCILMEMBERS 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 Hi 11/Scott Boulevard V - As the provisions for Stone Water Detention A not finished, tT6rdinance rezoning the property will be deferred, Item 112. Ordinance Amendment - This amendment will establish special regulations or nonconforming lots. The staff report will come to Council before the public hearing which is May 17th. Councilman Selzer noted that he would be absent from that meeting. AGENDA Item�110-C et2eter�Ordinance - After discussion, it was decided that the opening hour 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. Le islatiTve Issuues - After short discussions of Bank Franchise Tax, Road s 0 1 Option Tax, Local Productivity -100%, 5% 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 both the Scott Boulevard and Band Road projects. They are assuming 3 lanes for Scott, the traffic projections are for six thousand vehicles per day. There are three Problems connected with the Sand Road which Dick explained and pointed out on the model of the plan: (1) the angle of the intersection, (2) land for the now min interceptor sewer, and (8) the railroad tracks. • oral Discussion it 18, 1977 Page 2 angle crossing. The estimate for Scott was not in detail regarding site problems, the railroad crossing, and signalization. The property owners in the vicinity of Sand Road are Kennedy and Braverman. Councilwomen Neuhauser and deProsse supported 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 $150,000/200,000 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 be moved to the opposite side of the street. n LJ MODEL TRAFFIC ORDINANCE In a 1 Discussion Ap 18, 1977 Page 3 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.B2.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. I 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. D.;R +CONDIT:ON,'NG ON TP,I c!!r BUSES The memo from Plastino vas pointed out. There was a consensus of the majority of Councilmembers present to fix the air conditioning, but for the drivers to use discretion as to when it is used. 1 - •ormal Discussion pril 18, 1977 Page 4 TAXICAB ORDINANCE 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 Selzer and Councilwoman deProsse left the meeting. 4:15 P.M. Councilman foster reported that he had received the Boca Raton Ordinance regarding newsprint recycling. Ockenfeis might consider operating such a program. Meeting adjourned, 4:17 P.M. The minutes of this meeting are recorded on Reel A`13. MINUTES IOWA CITY RI VERFRONT COMMISSION CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM • APRIL 20, 1977 0 MEMBERS PRESENT: Brandrup, Epley, Fahr, McLaughlin MEMBERS ABSENT: Campbell, Fountain, Horton, Lindberg, Neuzil, Vetter, Woodruff STAFF PRESENT: Dietz, Flowers, Milkman GUESTS: Jim Kimm SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION: The Iowa City Riverfront Commission met in Regular Session on April 20 with Chairperson Fahr presiding. There was not a quorum present. Gene Dietz, City Engineer, was present with Jim Kimm of Veenstra and Kimm to answer questions about the proposed new sewage treatment plant Brandrup indicated his concern about Horton, the Commission's representative to the Waste Water Facility Committee, not being notified of -chat committee's meetings, and requested justification of the site selections as outlined at the Commission's last meeting. Dietz explained that there had been some misunderstanding about who the Commission's representative to the committee was, but that the •problems in communication were being worked out. Kimm indicated that the two plant sites proposed currently had been chosen as a basis for a cost effectiveness study and probably represent the extremes in sites as far as north -south location on the river. He stated that these two sites were not the final sites, lie also indicated that none of the land at these sites had been appraised and that the prices were based on the cost of the mineral rights per acre. Brandrup requested that the Commission be kept advised regarding site selection for the new plant. McLaughlin reported on the joint meeting between the Riverfront Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding Sturgis Corner Addition, indicating that a joint recommendation to accept the dedi- cation of a 50' wide strip along the river had been unanimously passed. Fahr stated his feeling that the gesture of recommending acceptance of the strip was important and significant and thanked the Commission members who attended the joint meeting for their work. The Commission discussed its annual canoe trip down the Iowa River with McLaughl in indicating his desire to have an orientation for those going on the -trip as to what to look for. The r,rip wee �eL'atAaely scheduled for June 4 and there was a concen sus to make the decision regarding who to invite at the May Commission meeting. Epley reported that the subcommittee had mel regarding establishment of a body to :represent governmentul bodies included in the riv«•r corridor and had discussed how to approach the different bodies. The subcommittee felt thut the phuse II Report should he presented to all the governments] bodies involved. Brandy -up reported that the subcom- FIM 0 11 Minutes Page 2 April 20, 1977 • mittee regarding funding sources had met and that the different areas of funding were broken down into Federal, State and local. Horton will research State funding, McLaughlin will research local funding and Br andrup will research Federal funding. Brandr up requested that the legal staff do some research on Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code regarding enabling legislation to see if it is applicable to the Commission. The Commission briefly discussed problems some members were still having with the meeting time of the Commission. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ellen R. Flowers, Secretary • • • • *1 -ti INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MAY 2, 1977 1:00 P.M. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: May 2, 1977, at 1:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser; deProsse, Foster, Balmer, Perret (1:30 P.M.), Vevera. ABSENT: Selzer. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber. Mayor Neuhauser suggested that executive sessions be taped only when it is special and Council asks that it be taped. There were no objections from Councilmembers present. It was moved by Foster and seconded by Balmer to adjourn to executive session for discussion of an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission, and for discussion of property acquisition --the Old Post Office. Upon roll call Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, and Vevera voted aye. Motion carried, 5/0, Perret and Selzer absent. At 1:30 P.M., it was moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer to adjourn. Motion carried, 6/0. Perret having arrived. ZONI14G APPLICATIONS Senior Planner Don Schmeiser was present for discussion of the following items: Sturgis Cor�ners - There is no cul-de-sac information yet from the Public rk Nos Department. P & Z Bylaws - The Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws will be referred to the Rules Committee and the Procedures are for Council information only. Vogel Property - The Public Hearing will be held on May 24 to rezone from CZ to R38. The City Manager stated that it would help stabilize the .neighborhood. Schmeiser pointed out that the warehouse would have a non -conforming status. Vacation of Vir inia Drive - Schmeiser noted that the petition from o jec or, a een received after P & Z had made their decision. The street has not been dedicated to the City as Virginia Drive. Mormon Trek Rezon_ina (Braverman Property) - The public hearing will be held on May 3rd. The owner objects and the P & Z Commission has recommended denial, so it will require an extraordinary vote of Council to proceed. • P mal Discussion May 2, 1977 Page 2 AGENDA Councilman Balmer questioned why the P & Z Commission would be discussing the proposed Parking Policy, including the system for meter fees. The City Manager stated he would check this out. He also explained that in regard to Human Rights minutes of 4/25, regarding the 'free coffee', that it would have to be served to both male and female shoppers by the Mall Merchants Association, under the Ordinance adopted by the City. Concerning the statement by IPIRG regarding the mini -park, the Mayor noted that there was never a firm decision to preserve the Blackhawk Mini -park. The City Manager agreed. The City Manager explained that Item #10, Ordinance on Housing, should be deferred because of the inconsistencies with State Law. The Legal Department and the Community Development staff will work them out. Item N11 will also be deferred as the changes requested by Council in the language are not ready. He reported that in connection with the Muscatine Avenue Sanitary Sewer Project, the sanitary sewer for the three parcels can be Out in from behind, along the parking lot to the adjacent apart- ment house. It would require an easement, and would basically cost about the same as putting it in the street, and would be at the property owner's expense. The Public Works Department will write a letter to each prospective bidder, deleting the item. It will not affect the relationship with Federal and State because it was not an item to be funded from the FAUS money. Mayor Neuhauser discussed the recommendation of the Human Rights Commis- sion on the legislative matters reported in their minutes. She had met with the Commission and discussed why the Council thought that the Commission should not set policy; and discussed the role of the Commis- sion, which is advisory to the Council. She had told them that it would be most inadvisable to lobby for legislation because there might be conflicts with Council policy. The Commission has decided to go ahead and do it anyway. She will ask for a motion that Council add to the Ordinance a statement that recommendations for legislation will go thru the City Council. Four Councilmembers agreed. The Mayor also advised that she did not care to attend a meeting with the Commission and several minorities, as requested by the Commission, to discuss the status of minorities in Iowa City. She stated that the minorities are welcome to come to Council to speak at any time. Problems of minorities are the reason for the Commission's existence. The City Manager stated that he had no personal objection if any Board or Commis- sion dealt with the Legislature on procedural matters, but not on policy matters. Concerning the request from the Human Relations Commission for deferral status Civil Rights Specialist stated that it would not take any more staff to handle it. It is a legal arrangement which would allow them to investigate complaints filed against employers or respondents in the Iowa City area which were filed with the State and not Iowa City. She explained that the Commission wanted to meet with the Council to discuss the program of the Outreach Advocacy Committee of the Commission. There Is still discrimination for blacks in the area of housing. The Mayor • I mal Discussion Ma 2, 1977 Page 3 commented that she is concerned that the central focus of the Commission has dissipated into other things. The Commission will write a memo to Council on what they had in mind for discussion at the meeting. ANIMAL ORDINANCE Sheltenmaster Bev Horton and Police Chief Harvey Miller were present for the discussion. The memo from the City Manager in the packet of 4/29 was noted. The effect of Councilmembers comments on the Department was discussed. The Mayor apologized but stated she still objected to the use of traps. Steve Kayes presented an article concerning the health problems regarding infectious diseases transmitted to humans by the feces of animals, and suggested the City call the Terrell Mill Park, the Terrell Mill Doggie Toilet. Parasites have been found in several park samples. Mrs. James Schintler related their experience regarding their son having to take rabies shots after having been bitten by a cat. Toni Russo stated that there was no excuse or justification for any dog or cat to be at large in an urban or rural area. Horton related the increased numbers of calls from the public asking for assistance and traps. Chief Miller reminded all that the Animal Shelter's purpose is animal control. Mary Ellen Hill suggested that the name be changed. Carl Miller presented a statement and a petition with 349 signatures. Regarding Hill's suggestion for a spaying clinic, the City Manager advised that the veterinarians are meeting with the Staff. Soon the licenses will also be sold at the animal shelter. Les Moore questioned if the present ordinance was adequate. The Mayor answered that it was. Moore requested that it be enforced. Horton explained why they shoot the animals instead of using injections or using gas. It is the most economical, instantaneous and humane way. Some excess animals are sold to the University as required by State law. Council will review an ordinance drafted by the department as soon as it is received from the Legal Department. URBAN RENEWAL AMENDMENTS AND SCHEDULE Program Coordinator Paul Glaves gave the background information concerning the changes in the Urban Renewal Plan Change V, as outlined in his memo of April 27th, including inclusion of the closure of College from Clinton to Linn in the plan; use of Dubuque for transit vehicles; the deletion of the pedestrian overpass over Burlington; deletion of the word "arcaded" when describing the public plaza on or adjacent to the intersection of College and Dubuque Streets; the change from 1600 to 2000 cars to 1300 to 1700 car spaces in the two ramps; and addition of the role of Capitol Street for loading and unloading. He pointed out the changes in the Land Disposition Map. Regarding the 25' strip from the Perpetual Savings 8 Loan, it will be bid separately; all parcels will bid at the same time. The Bank will not go further with their plans until they are sure where the building is going. Glaves called attention to his memo of April 29th, where he discusses the opposition to the transit mall on Dubuque Street. The Mayor ,pointed out the letter received from Old Capitol Associates. Attorney Hayek advised that the matter would have to be agreed on by Vid Capitol to change the use of the street. Freda Hieronymus and Jack Klaus commented on their views. Don Crum, representing the Downtown • I•rmal Discussion May 2, 1977 Page 4 Association, expressed their objection to the transit mall. Design, which would accommodate use of the street in the future for transit, was discussed. Old Capitol Associates was asked for a written statement, as to what would be acceptable to them, before the public hearing next week. The Mayor pointed out that the basis on which Old Capitol made their plans was that College was closed. Glaves advised that items needing to be discussed with Council next Monday include: minimum and maximum Development Standards, specific land prices (in executive session), specific criteria to set for judging proposals, detail to require for proposals, and other terms and conditions. Feasibility of putting mini -parks in Dubuque St., if it remains open, was discussed. The tentative schedule of project execution was pointed out and it was noted that it is extremely optimistic. A draft prospectus will be provided for the Monday discussion. Councilman Perret will be absent from the Monday meeting. He will give Paul his opinions. Mayor Neuhuaser left the meeting, and Mayor Pro tem deProsse then presided. MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT Finance Director Rosemary Vitosh was present to review the changes made in the format. She advised there is less detail. They have added investment information. She explained why they keep negative balances. They will be charging back in Intergovernmental Services in April, primarily equipment repairs. The City Manager noted that the department will be looking at cost of services provided by the County for the City, and how they are funded. Another issue is the cost of maintaining vehicles; they will determine if it is desirable to do certain types of maintenance. The City Manager explained the status of the Epstein modular. The City has a lien against them for the money they owe us, so when they get their relocation payment from urban renewal, the payment will be made to the sheriff, who will then return to the City the money Epstein ownes the City. Vitosh pointed out that the vacant position of accountant in their department probably will not have to be filled. The comptroller is doing a great job_ The City Manager will investigate why the University buses will be auctioned off by the City. OTHER Councilwoman deProsse requested that the City Manager obtained for her, from the County Auditor's office, the File Folder on 518. The City Manager said fie would make arrangements for her to go over and look at It. The City Manager explained that the reference to the fee schedule in the Resolution Adopting Rules and Regulations could be deleted if Council wants further discussion of the fees. Then the Department could go ahead and implement the rules and regulations. • )•rmal Discussion May 2, 1977 Page 5 Councilman Vevera pointed out a problem with inspection of rental units of 512 N. Gilbert St., Jessie Gunnet. ELECTED OFFICIALS PROJECT-COMMUNICTIONS Discussion was led by Administrative Assistant Linda Schreiber. Good points made on Pages 7 and 8 regarding accessibility and citizen involve- ment were discussed. Schreiber asked if Council wanted to consider the second phase of the project which wi 11 include budgeting, purchasing and collective bargaining. Decision can be made later. Concerning collective bargaining, Council would like to know the time and place of the Fire Department arbitration. The City Manager advised that he and Rosemary Vitosh would be attending some seminars on zero based budgeting this summer. The process of negotiations for collective bargaining was discussed. The City Manager suggested that if there was concern, Council could discuss this at an informal session in the fall. Meeting adjourned, 4:45 P.M. The mintues of this meeting are recorded on Reel N14.