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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-05-10 Council MinutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL MAY 10, 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, 5/10/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Mayor Pro tem deProsse presiding. Clemens Erdahl advised copies of the revised petition papers & Tenant/Landlord Ord. had been filed, and outlined the changes. City Mgr. Berlin stated the proposed ordinance had been referred to the Legal Dept. for review. Linda Fisher and Connie Vogel and Colleen, expressed their views which favored the mini -park located at the corner of Dubuque & Washington. Mayor Pro tem deProsse proclaimed May 9-15/77, as Municipal Clerk's Week. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, that the following items & recomms. in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as presented. Approval of off. actions, reg. Council meeting, 4/26/77, 7:30 P.M., subject to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Housing Bd. of .Appeals - 3/19/77. Permit Res., Res. Book 39, as recoimn. by City Clerk: Res. #77-136, p. 249, Approving Class B Beer Permit application and Res. #77- 137, P. 250, Approving Class B Beer Sunday Sales Pe rmit application for Godfather's Pizza, 531 Hwy. 1 W. Res. #77-138, p. 251, Approving Cigarette Permits. RES. 1177-139, Res. Book 39, pp. 252-255. FIXING DATE FOR MEETING ON ISSUANCE OF $3,015,000 GEN. OBLIGATION BONDS AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING for 5/17/77, 7:30 P.M., in Council Chambers. Correspondence: Bernie Byrne, re Blackhawk Mini -Park; Al & Peg Jones, re downtown parks; Wm. Fischer, re public influence on City & Council; I.C. Chamber of Commerce, re inc. of transit concept into Dubuque St. Mall; referred to City 'Mgr,. Jo Hiner, re human rights, referred to Human Rel. Dir. Brenda Schintler, re cat control, referred to Police Dept. Robt. We ihe, re plane at Airport, referred to Airport Comm. Carl Miller, repetition & statement cont. cat control. Affinnati ve roll call Vote unanimous, ileuhauser absent. Mayor Pro tem deProsse officially announced the public hearing on issuance of G.O. Bonds as stated above. Mayor Pro tem deProsse announced a vacancy for an unexpired term ending 3/1/78 on the Comm. on Community Needs, to be appointed 6/14/77. Mc•ved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, to appoint kichard Dague. John Houck, Roberto Fide, and Harold Stager to the Resources Conservation Comm. with terms expiring 1/1/79. Motion carried, 6/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to appoint Charles Denniger, Philip Hotka, and Ira Bolnick, to the Resources Conservation Comm. With terms expiring 1/1/80. Motion carried, 6/0. Council reached a consensus to hold an executive session at 7:10 P.M. on 5/31 to make appointments to fill vacancies for four comms. Mayor Pro tem deProsse pointed out that the Resolution on modifications to the Urban Renewal Plan would be considered at the 5/24 meeting. She declared the public hearing on the proposed modifi- cations to the Urban Renewal Plan open. Persons appearing were: Mark Hart, Bernadette Breen, Bob Bartley, Gene Spaziani, Gary Kaufman, Don Crum, Pres. Downtown Merchants Assn., Atty. Bill Bartley, Robert Welsh and Freda Hieronymus. P&Z Commr. Juanita Vetter advised that the Comm. had found that the changes were not inconsistent with the existing Comprehensive Plan. It was the consensus of Council that staff make preparations to perform the experiment of closing Dubuque & College to assess traffic problems. Public hearing closed. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to receive letters re street closures from Charles Eble and from P&Z Commr. John Kamnermeyer, and make them part of the public hearing. Motion carried, 6/0. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to cancel the public hearing on the vacation of portion of Parsons Ave. and refer the matter to the P&Z Comm. Motion carried, 6/0. Asst. City Atty. Kushnir explained the changes made to the Ord. Amending Traffic & Parking. Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that ords. must be considered and voted on for passage at 2 Council meetings prior to the 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. Motion carried, 6/0. Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, that the Ord. be finally adopted at this time. Robt. Welsh appeared cone. alleys, bicycles, and u - turns. Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, to amend the 1st sentence in Sec. 6.12.11 by substitut- ing "Persons riding bicycles on the roadway shall ride single file." Motion carried, 6/0. Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, to delete Sec. 6.06.03, Limitations on Turning Around. Motion carried, 6/0. Because of procedural irregularities, the motioner and seconder withdrew their two previous motions to suspend the rules and to adopt the ord. Moved by foster, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that ords. must be considered and voted on for passage at 2 Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended. that the 1st & 2nd consideration and vote be waived, and that the ord. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll cell vote unanimous, 6/0. Neuhauser absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. #77-2835, Ord. Book 11; pp. 54-107, AMENDING MUN. CODE 'BY REPEALING CHAP. VI, TRAFFIC & PARKING, AND ESTABLISHI.NG NEW. CHAP. IN LIEU THEREOF as amended be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0. Neuhauser absent. Councilman Vevera read RES. #77-140, Res. Book 39, p. 256, OF COMMENDATION FOR GLENN E. STIMMEL for the 30 years of service given to the I.C. Fire Dept, and moved its adoption. It was seconded by Selzer. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0. Neuhauser absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-141, Res. Book 39, pp. 257-259, CERTIFYING TREE REMOVAL TO CO. AUDITOR, to allow assessment of the property owned by John Lee for the removal of a dead tree. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 6/0. Neuhauser absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-142, Res. Book 39, pp. 260-263, APPROVING FY78, 79, AND 80 OFFICIAL MUNICIPALITY REPORT FOR STREET CONSTRUCTION PROG. concerning programs funded by road use tax money. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0. Neuhauser absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-143, Res. Book 39, pp. 264-274, APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR FED. AID TO URBAN SYSTEM PROJ. for the Mormon Trek improvement proj. between Benton St. & south City limits. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0. Neuhauser absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-144, Res. Book 39, p. 275, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH VEENSTRA & KIMM, ENGINEERS & PLANNERS, W. DES MOINES, IA., FOR THE SEWER SYSTEM EVALUATION STUDY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0. Neuhauser absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-145, Res. Book 39, pp. 276-277, PROHIBITING PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF WALNUT ST. FROM INTERSECTION OF WALNUT ST. WITH WEBSTER ST. E. TO POINT 100 FT. E. OF WEBSTER ST. - WALNUT ST. INTERSECTION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0. Neuhauser absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-146, Res. Book 39, pp. 278-279, PROHIBITING PARKING ON W. SIDE OF LEXINGTON AVE. FROM INTERSEC- TION OF LEXINGTON AVE. WITH RIVER ST. N. TO INTER- SECTION OF LEXINGTON AVE. WITH PARK RD. FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. MON.-FRI. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0. Neuhauser absent. Moved by Balmer„ seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. (9:40 P.M.) A more complete description of Council activities is on Mile in the office ofPe,�Cit Clerk. Y•• w S, CAROL . -PROSSE. MAYOR PRO TEM s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 5/24/77 TES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF CCOIL L'4J APRIL 26, 1977 / The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this cal- dendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, regular session, �T26/77, at 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. John Kraus, Jr. presented a letter asking for restoration of the airport memorial by Memorial Day. Others appearing concerning the plane were: Mark Sutton, Ken King, Max Yocum, Airport Commr. Jack Perkins, and Dean LaMaster, Commander Post 7. Airport Comm. Chrmn. Claude Peterson outlined his interpretation of events leading up to the removal of the plane. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RES. N77-122, Res. Book 39, pp. 226, CONCERNING RETURN OF JET AIRPLANE FORMERLY LOCATED AT THE IOWA CITY, IOWA MUN. AIRPORT. Affirmative roll call unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Foster seconded by Selzer to receive & file the statements from Kraus & Peterson. Motion carried unanimously. The Mayor asked that a portion of Para. 16 in the 4/12/77 Official Actions be corrected by deletion of the last sentence. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that the following items & recomm. in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of official actions, reg. meeting, 4/12/77, subject to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comm.: Parks & Rec. Comm. - 4/13/77; Comprehensive Plan Coord. Comm. - 4/6/77 & 4/14/77; Airport Comm. - 3/17/77; P & Z Cow. - 4/14/77. Permit Res., Res. Book 39, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. /177-118, p. 222, Approving Class B Beer Permit application and Res. N77-119, p. 223, Approving Class B Beer Sunday Sales Permit application for Long John Silver's, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd. Res. 877-120, p. 224, Approving Class C Liquor Control License application and Res. M77-121, p. 225, Approving Class C Liquor Control License Sunday Sales application for Colonial Lanes, 2253 Hwy. 218 S. Motions setting public hearings: An amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan on 5/10/77; Final planned area dev. of Hanm's 2nd Add, on 5/17/71; Ord. tv vacbte part of Parsons Ave. on 6/10/77, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Correspondence: Debora Miller, re leash law & adoption fees; Mrs. Dave Funk, re leash Iav,, beth refermd tt Peirce Oept.. R. E. Myers, Coralville Mayor, re new fleet of ,eses, referred to City Mgr. Q Affi tive roll call unanimous, all nciImembers present. Mayor Neuhauser announced vacancies on the following commissions: CCN, 3 vacancies expiring 1/1/79; Bd. of Library Trustees, 3 vacancies expiring 7/1/83; U.A.Y. Bd., 2 vacancies expiring 7/1/78; Mayor's Youth Employment Prog. Bd., 1 vacancy for an indefinite term. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to appoint Charles McComas, 508 Kenwood Dr., to fill unexpired tens ending 1/1/78 on the Human Rights Comm. Motion Carried, 7/0. Mayor Neuhauser announced she had been asked by HUD Secretary Patricia Harris to serve on the Mayor's Ad Hoc Task Force on Housing and asked for Council's approval. There were no objections. Council unanimously commended the City Mgr.'s secretary, Lorraine Saeger, for the fine job she is doing. Councilman Foster clarified a previous statement concerning feline delinquency. Council- man Vevera expressed his objections concerning con- version to the metric system. Councilwoman deProsse and Councilman Selzer favored the conversion. City Mgr. Berlin commended the Recreation Dept. staff for making the Nonesuch Fair such a success. Council directed that the City Mgr. should write a letter to S.R. Huntley, who is leaving the community, expressing appreciation for the quality work he has done concerning bus advertising and Bicentennial Week. Fredine Branson, Housing Comm. Chmmn., outlined revisions made to Chapter 9.30, Minimum Housing Standards and Occupancy Code. The Mayor declared the public hearing open. John Lee appeared regarding inspection of single family rental units. Public hearing closed. The Mayor declared the public hearing on the plans & specs. for the Muscatine Ave. Improvement Proj. open. Robert Cowell expressed concern regarding the proposed 8 ft, wide sidewalk on the south side of Muscatine Ave. Public hearing closed. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that ORO. AMENDTNG MUN. CODE BY REPEALING CHAP. VI, TRAFFIC & PARKING, AND ESTABLISHING NEW CHAP. IN LIEU THEREOF be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Affirmative roll call on 1st consideration was unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Selzer, seconded by deProsse, that the rule requiring that ords. must be considered and voted on for passage at 2 Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the 1st & 2nd consideration and vote be waived, and that the Ord. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. deProsse, Foster. Nays: Perret. Motion carried, 6/1. i+bved by Selzer, seconded by deProsse, that ORD. $77-2831, Ord. Book 11, pp. 28 & 29, REPEALING ORD. 77-2827 TO CORRECT TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS AND 7YERF-FORF. AWNDING 75-278.3 CY AkENDISC SEC. I AND SEC. N AND BY DELETING SEC. VII (51), (C), AND (D) be fly adopted at this time. RollMll: Ayes. elzer, Vevera, Balmer, dePros Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: Perret. Ord. adopted, 6/1. Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, that ORD. REZONING PART OF LOT 6, BLK. 42, OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY (522 E. BURLINGTON) FROM A C2 TO AN R3A ZONE be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Affirmative roll call on 2nd considera- tion unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the ORD. PROVIDING FOR CARE & MAINTENANCE OF THE IOWA CITY MUN. CEMETERY, AUTHORIZING COUNCIL TO ESTAB- LISH REGS., RATES & CHARGES FOR THE CEMETERY, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR ANIMALS FOUND IN THE CEMETERY, AFTER-HOURS USE OF THE CEMETERY, SPEED- ING, DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS AND INJURY TO MONUMENTS AND PLANTS, AND REPEALING ORD. #2331 and ORD. #838 AND SUBSTITUTING THIS ORD. IN LIEU THEREOF be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Affirm- ative roll call on 2nd consideration was unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that ords. must be considered and voted on for passage at 2 Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and that the ord. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that ORD. #77-2832, Ord. Book 11, pp. 30-47, TO ESTABLISH DEV. AND USE REGS. FOR CERTAIN FLOOD HAZARD AREAS OF IOWA CITY. IA., AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINIS- TRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF be finally adopted at this time. Max Yocum, John Lee, and Jim Hynes appeared. Affirmative roll call vote for passage was unanimous, all Council - members present. Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-123, Res. Book 39, pp. 227, TO ESTABLISH AND CHARGE A FEE FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF ANIMALS TO ALL PERSONS RESIDING OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF IOWA CITY. Roil call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Nays: Neuhauser, Perret. Resolution adopted, 5/2. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the Council's appreciation be made known for the hard work done by the City's Animal Shelter staff. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, that RES. #77-124, Res_ Book 39, pp. 228, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN VILLAGE GREEN, PT. VI be adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Movedby deProsse, seconded by Selzer, that RES. #77-125. Res. Book 39, pp. 229-230, TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF HAMM'S 2ND ADD. be adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Council - members present. Moved by 'Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried, 7/0. (10:10 P.M.) COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES APRIL 26, 1977 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, regular session, 4/26/77, at 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, de Prosse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. John Kraus, Jr., 1220 Oakcrest St., presented and read a letter asking for restoration of the airport memorial by Memorial Day. Others appearing concerning removal & restoration of the plane were: Mark Sutton, 730 Whiting Ave., Ken King, 1016 Hollywood Blvd., Max Yocum, 800 S. Dubuque, Airport Comnr. Jack Perkins, and Dean LaMaster, Commander Post 7. Airport Comm. Chram. Claude Peterson outlined his interpretation of events leading up to the removal of the plane. He further addressed the matter of abolishing the Comm. City Manager Berlin stated the City did not grant permission for removal of the plane because the City would not have authority to do so. After further discussion, it was moved by Vevera, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RES. 477-122, Res. Book 38, pp. 226, CONCERNING RETURN OF JET AIRPLANE FORMERLY LOCATED AT THE IOWA CITY, IOWA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. Affirmative roll call unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Neuhauser noted that Council can favor this action, but it should be the responsibility of the Airport Comm. & Veterans Posts to make the arrangements with Project Green for the restoration. She noted that the City Atty. had been asked to comment on the several questions that had arisen. It was.moved by Foster seconded by Selzer to receive & file the statements from Kraus & Peterson. Motion carried unanimously. City Clerk Abbie Stolfus noted a change in the 4/11/77 Informal Council Meeting minutes, and the Mayor asked that a portion of Para. 16 in the 4/12/77 Official Actions be corrected by deletion of the last sentence. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that the following items & recommendations in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of official actions, reg. meeting, 4/12/77, subject to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comm.: Parks & Rec. Comm. - 4/13/77; Comprehen- sive Plan Coord. Comm. - 4/6/77 & 4/14/77; Airport Comm. - 3/17/77; P & Z Comm. - 4/14/77. Permit Res., Res. Book 38, as recomn. by City Clerk: Res. N77-118, p. 222, Approving Class B Beer Permit application and Res. N77-119, p. 223, Approving Class B Beer Sunday Sales Permit application for Long John Silver's, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd. Res. #77-120, p. 224, Approving Class C Liquor Control License application and Res. #77- 121, p. 225. Approving Class C Liquor Control License Sunday bales application for Colonial Lanes, 2253 Hwy. 218 S. Motions setting public hearings: An amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan on 5/10/77; final planned area dev. of Hamm's 2nd Add. on 5/17/17; Ord. to vacate part of Pdrsons Ave. on 5110/77, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. • unci] Activities �r. 26, 1977 Page 2 Correspondence; Debora Miller, re leash law & adoption fees; Mrs. Dave Funk, re leash law, both referred to Police Dept. R. E. Myers, Coralville Mayor, re new fleet of buses, referred to City Mgr. Affirmative roil call unanimous, all Counciimembers present. The Mayor officially announced the public hearings. Council noted the P & Z Comm.'s recommendation to approve the preliminary plat of a subdivision of Lot 2 of Sturgis Corner Add. Mayor Neuhauser announced vacancies on the following commissions. CCN, 3 vacancies expiring 7/1/79; Bd. of Library Trustees, 3 vacancies expiring 7/1/83; U.A.Y. Bd. , 2 vacancies expiring 7/1/78; Mayor's Youth Employment Prog. Bd., 1 vacancy for an indefinite term. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to appoint Charles McComas, 508 Kenwood Dr. to fill unexpired tern ending 1/1/78 on the Human Rights Comm. Motion Carried, 7/0. After discussion, it was the Council consensus for the City Manager to refer the "use it or lose it" bill concerning time limitations on zoning to the Comprehensive Plan Coord. Comm. As there have been parking problems with school buses in the Pentacrest area, City Mgr. Berlin indicated he would see that this matter was placed on the next City/ University meeting agenda for discussion. Mayor Neuhauser reported that the Community Dev. Bill does not look promising for Iowa City. She announced she had been asked by HUD Secretary Patricia Harris to serve on the Mayor's Ad Hoc Task Force on Housing and asked for Council's approval. There were no objections. The Mayor indicated she would be absent for the May 3 and 10 Regular Council meetings. Council unanimously commended the City Mgr.'s secretary, Lorraine Saeger, for the fine job she is doing. Councilman Foster clarified a previous statement concerning feline delinquency and stated he felt responsible pet ownership should be encouraged, cats should have rabies shots and be licensed, and the animals should not be picked up unless a complaint was made. City Mgr. Berlin stated the lights for Mercer Park and the Babe Ruth lights will probably be installed late this summer. Councilman Vevera expressed his objections concerning the Federal Gov. requiring conversion to the metric system. Councilwoman deProsse and Councilman Selzer favored the conversion. City Mgr. Berlin commended the Recreation Dept. staff for making the Nonesuch Fair such a success. Council directed that the City Mgr. should write a letter to S.R. Huntley, who is leaving the community, expressing appreciation for the quality work he has done concerning bus advertising and Bicentennial Week. Fredine Branson, Housing Comm. Chrmn., outlined revisions made to Chapter 9.30, Minimum Housing Standards and Occupancy Code. The Mayor declared the public hearing open. John Lee, 615 E. Jefferson. appeared regarding inspection of single family rental units. Public hearing closed. • C cil Activities 26, 1977 Page 3 The Mayor declared the public hearing on tie. plans & specs. for the Muscatine Ave. Improvement Proj. open. Robeit ;owell, 2513 Muscatine Ave., expressed concern regarding the proposed 3 ft. wide sidewalk on the south side of Muscatine Ave. Council assured him an amendment would be made to provide that an owner's res ponsibility for shoveling snow would be limited to 4 ft. Public hearing closed. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that ORD. AMENDING MUN. CODE BY REPEALING CHAP. VI, TRAFFIC & PARKING, AND ESTABLISHING NEW CHAP. IN LIEU THEREOF be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Affirmative roll call on 1st consideration was unanimous, all Councilmembers present. It was the Council's consensus to change the policy in the proposed ord. so that Council would be notified by memo prior to installation & removal of signs. The City Mgr. and Atty. will prepare a memo concerning this matter, so that the proposed ord. can be amended. Moved by Selzer, seconded by deProsse, that the rule requiring that ords. must be considered and voted on for passage at 2 Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the 1st & 2nd consideration and vote be waived, and that the Ord. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Nays: Perret. Motion carried, 6/1. Moved by Selzer, seconded by deProsse, that ORD. #77-2831, Ord. Book 10, pp. 28 & 29, REPEALING ORD. 77-2827 TO CORRECT TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS AND THEREFORE AMENDING 75-2783 BY AMENDING SEC. I AND SEC. V AND BY DELETING SEC. VII (B), (C), AND (D) be finally adopted at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: Perret. Ord. adopted, 6/1. Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, that ORD. REZONING PART OF LOT 6, BLK. 42, OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY (522 E. BURLINGTON) FROM A C2 TO AN 113A ZONE be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Affirma- tive roll call on 2nd consideration unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the ORD. PROVIDING FOR CARE & MAINTENANCE OF THE IOWA CITY MUN. CEMETERY, AUTHORIZING 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 AND INJURY TO MONUMENTS AND PLANTS, AND REPEALING ORD. #2331 and ORD. #838 AND SUBSTITUTING THIS ORD. IN LIEU THEREOF be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Affirmative roll call on 2nd consideration was unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that ords. must be considered and voted on for passage at 2 Council meetings prior to the meeting ft which it is to be finelly passed tit suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and that the ord. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous. all Councilmembers present. f'loved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that ORD. #77-2832, Ord. Book 10, pp. 30-47, TO ESTABLI:.+I DCV. AND USE BEGS. FOR CERTAIN FLOOD HAZARD AREAS OF IDWA C;TY, IA., Alli, PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF be finally e►dupted at this time. Max YowN, 80% S. Dubuque, dppeared and stated he was not against flood plain management but was opposed to the • �uncil Activities r. 26, 1977 Page 4 procedure by which the ordinance was being passed. John Lee, agreeing with Yocum, also appeared. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to call for the question. Motion failed 3/4. Jim Hynes, 621 Dearborn, appeared. Affirmative roll call vote for passage was unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-123, Res. Book 38, pp. 227, TO ESTABLISH AND CHARGE A FEE FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF ANIMALS TO ALL PERSONS RESIDING OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF IOWA CITY. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Nays: Neuhauser, Perret. Resolution adopted, 5/2. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, the the Council's appreciation be made known for the hard work done by the City's Animal Shelter staff. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, that RES. #77-124, Res. Book 10, pp. 228, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN VILLAGE GREEN, PT. VI be adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Selzer, that RES. #77-125, Res. Book 10, pp. 229-230, TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF HAMM'S 2ND ADD. be adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Council noted the Res. Authorizing the City to Pursue a Housing Rehabilitation Prog. was deferred at the informal session yesterday. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried, 7/0. (10:10 P.M.) MARY C. R, MAYOR Minutes of this meeting are recorded on Reel #77-11. • INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION • APRIL 25, 1977 1:00 P.M. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 25, 1977, 1:00 P.M., in the Conference Room, Civic Center. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, deProsse, Selzer, Foster, Perret, Balmer, Vevera (1:10) STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber, Hayek, Glaves. It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Perret to adjourn to executive session for discussion of appointment to the Human Rights Commission. Roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret to adjourn to informal session, 1:05 P.M. Motion adopted unanimously, 6/0, Vevera absent. ZONING APPLICATIONS Senior Planner Don Schmeiser was present for discus- sion. Sturgis Corners, Lot 2 - Council discussed the riverfront area. South- gate Deve opment Co. will dedicate a 50' strip to the City. Council- man Vevera arrived, 1:10 P.M. Council discussed maintenance, and their preference that the area remain in a natural condition. There was a consensus to approve the dedication if the area is to remain natural until there are plans to develop the entire area. Traffic solutions were discussed with Steve Victor and Mace Braverman. The City Manager pointed out that the City was not obligating itself to a street tying the area into Benton St., and he would discuss the issue with Plastino and Brachtel. Hames Second Addition - If the legal papers have not been signed, Item IB will e e erred. There was a short discussion with Engineer Gene Dietz of the variation for a 25' street, and there was no objection from Councilmembers. Court Hill/Scott oulevard V - The developer still needs to comply with e storm wa ler management ordinance. JET AIRPLANE AT THE AIRPORT Mayor Neuhauser explained that Nancy Sieberiing of Project Green will make every effort to get the plane restored to the Airport, but will have to work with the Airport Commission as they have total authority over the Airport. City Attorney Hayek advised that the Airport Commission could under State Law, have management, use and control of the property, could lease it but not sell it. They also have authority over the funds derived from any source and control over their expenditure. Council appoints the members to the Commission and can fund the Airport out of tax monies. The existence of the Commission can be put up to the citizens • ormal Discussion it 26, 1977 Page 2 for vote. The Airport Commission is more autonomous than other Commissions because they do not have to come to the City for funds. The City provides several ad-hoc services on a charge -back basis, and City Manager Neal Berlin recommended a service agreement which spells out what the City's responsibilities are. Council would like to see the Master Plan being developed; and discussed the possibility that the City should have direct control of the Commission. Concerning the jet replacement, there should be no costs to the City. The City Manager advised that there was an arrangement that the Comprehen- sive Plan would pay for the number of surveys turned in for a parking fee or bus ride. Problems in distribution of the survey to apartments were discussed. The Mayor thought that a 7% return would be good. AGENDA Item 14, Cemetery Ordinance. There will be a separate resolution which will list the rates, that will be considered with the third reading of the ordinance. Councilman Foster announced he would be attending a NAHRO meeting on April 27, 28 and 29. City Manager Neal Berlin advised that the Architectural Barrier Removal program would be started this year. He needed to know if Council wanted to delete the elevator for the Civic Center and the Library. After discussion, it was determined to start on the project with the portions that can be accomplished, to delete plans for the elevator for the Library and to hold on plan alternatives for the Civic Center elevator. Concerning the swimming pool project, the City Manager was to check with the handicapped persons to get their view on the project. BOND ISSUE Finance Director Rosemary Vitosh was present to discuss the information presented in her memo. She pointed out an error in page three, under 'Budgeted in FY78,' the item, Continued Development -New Parks, $50,000, will need to be deleted. It is not an essential corporate purpose, and would need a voter referendum. The bond issue therefore, will be reduced to $3,015,000. The time schedule was discussed, and the bond bid opening date was changed to June 28th, when a majority of Councilmembers would be present_ Vitosh will check this date with bond counsel. There will be a Resolution setting public hearing date on May 17th for the bond issue, at the May 3rd Council meeting. The City Manager suggested, that as the urban renewal scheduling is known, Councilmembers should let the staff know their summer vacation plans. Selzer and Neuhauser will be absent on June 23rd. Regarding the $500,000 for the Pedestrian Meld, the City Mdnager commented that the quality will be consistent with the work to be done on College/ Dubuque. Council discussed relocation of utilities. The Power Co. relocates its utilities, and underground. The scheduling hes not been completed. If there is not room in the alleys to handle transformers, it will have to be provided for outside the alleys. The individual property owners will have to pay costs of relocation of utilities from underground to the connection from their building and will then have to bring their unit up to Code. • 1 mal Discussion l 26, 1977 Page 3 The Washington Street project will be completed by May 15th, with some tree replacement by the contractor. The Chamber of Commerce is moving out this week from the Jefferson Building, and the underground vault work can begin. Everyone agreed that the sign in front of the First National Bank was good, but wording should be on both sides. PARKS AND RECREATION FY78 CIP RANKINGS (See Exhibit A) Parks and Rec. Director Showalter and Commissioner Mary Mascher were present for discussion. It was determined that these projects were in the FY76-FY80 Five Year Plan. Council decided that they would discuss each item, but would not rank them according to priority. The staff was complimented on the equipment installed at City Park. Councilman Vevera stated that he did not favor any of the projects. He suggested that rest rooms be put in parks that the City already has. Showalter stated that the public has been telling them of the need for handball and tennis courts. The need for more benches in parks was noted. Council will see appraisals and discuss the Hayek property soon. McLaughlin's statement about the illegality of the Ralston Creek Project was noted. It was noted that Item N10, the heated shelter, had been estimated at a low cost. Also the maintenance and operating costs over the years were pointed out. The suggestion of cooperative use of the schools be discussed was well received. The Mayor noted that inclusion of this project was questionable. She also pointed out the the City had never made an offer for the Riverfront property, and all agreed that the appraisal price was too high. The City Manager outlined procedures for purchase with HCDA funds. In Item N13, the 14 acres of property east of Hickory Hill Park is scheduled to be purchased from Schlaegel. The City Code requires hard -surfaced parking lots. Some Councilmembers favored an indoor ice rink and others favored outdoor rink. Showalter was requested to make a list, but not in priority order. STORM WATER ORDINANCE BOOKLET ON SPECIFICATIONS Public Works Director Dick Plastino was present and called attention to his memo of April 22nd. He felt that the document was better because of the experience they have already had. The consultants are complying with the document. The superior recommendation from Plastino was noted. A major change is from curb -type grates to the slant grants. These cost 1/2 to 1/3 less. Prohibition of use of corregated metal pipe was discussed. MUSCATINE AVENUE 'City Engineer Gene Dietz was present for discussion. Rerouting of traffic was discussed. The 8' sidewalk will be on the south. The retaining wall on Southlawn Drive and the sidewalk are in the project, which is scheduled to be federally funded. Council suggested that the pre -planning be released to the Press. Autumn Park will be opening while the project is being constructed. Parking by the American Legion was discussed. Parking will be taken off Wayne temporarily and buses will route both ways on Wayne. It was suggested that parking be permanently taken off Wayne. F • ?mal Discussion it 26, 1977 Page 4 Dietz explained the installation of the sanitary sewer on the south side of Muscatine between Arthur and Carver, a City cost of $14,000. This is exempt from federal participation, and the City can no longer charge a tapping fee. One property owner objects to stubbing the line to his lot line. The City Manager called attention to a dead tree problem on that lot. Selzer and Vevera will consult with the property owner. COUNCIL HANDBOOK - TIME MANAGEMENT Administrative Assistant asked that all the yellow comment sheets for the handbooks be turned in. Council then viewed a film, "Time Management", based on a book by Alan Lakin, "How to Get Control of Your Time and Your Life". Meeting adjourned, 5:15 P.M. The minutes of this meeting are recorded on Reel N14. 1 • • INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MAY 9, 1977 1:00 P.M. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: May 9, 1977, 1:00 P.M., in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. COUNCILNEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Foster, Balmer, Selzer, Vevera, deProsse. ABSENT: Perret. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber. Mayor Neuhauser explained the International Program sponsored by the University School of Social Work. Gary Lowe introduced the participants from 5 foreign countries who will be working in Iowa this summer. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Balmer to adjourn to executive session to discuss appointments to the Resources Conservation Commission. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. 1:10 P.M. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Balmer to adjourn to informal session, affirmative vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent, 1:30 P.M. AGENDA As Councilman Selzer will not be present at the May 17th meeting, the Resolution for urban renewal amendments will be scheduled on May 24th. City Clerk Abbie Stolfus pointed out a correction to the Informal Minutes of April 26th on the 6th page. Item 13 funding does not include the Schlaegel Tract, which is included in FY 77 budget. City Manager Neal Berlin advised that regarding the agreement with Veenstra & Kimm in Item #16, these items had not been included in the original contract. He noted that he would check out parking regulations when FAUS funds are used. COUNCIL BUSINESS Council discussed the Public Works Director's memo on the workload in the Traffic Engineering Department. Several agreed that the Capital Improvements have a high priority. A procedure to handle and keep track of the day—to-day complaints was discussed. The City Manager pointed out that citizens are reluctant to discuss their requests with secretary or a draftsman. There had been a request for additional employees, but it was denied because of the fluctuation of the workload. But if this problem continues, he would suggest hiring consulting engineers instead of adding permanent staff. It was noted that very few streets have the capacity for parking on both sides, for example, on YewelI, there would be no way a fire truck could get thru. • Oormal Discussion May 9, 1977 Page 2 The City Manager was complimented on his letter to McLaughlin, and Julie Vann was complimented on her memo regarding the NAHRO annual meeting. City Manager Berlin explained why and how the vehicles would be purchased for use in the housing inspection and rehabilitation programs. He asked if Council approved of the draft for the application for Boards and Commissions. There were no objections. The Clerk asked if the names could be dropped from the lists after a one-year period. Councilmembers agreed. The latest draft of the sewer contract for the University was sent to University officials about a week ago. The City Manager explained that the engineering department will be contacting all the property owners on Scott Boulevard this summer and discussing obtaining of the right-of-way; if this is not possible, the City will seek appraisals this fall. The cost/ benefit of the assessment for the tree removal on Lee property was discussed. This was a complaint, and eliminated a hazard, and also sets an example. The funding to extend the Kucharzak contract will come from HCDA. Council discussed future funding for the programs and possibility that some programs will be eliminated. If Iowa City is a discretionary city, the Committee on Community Needs will have a new thrust. There will be funds for some programs for the next two years, and the City can apply for hold -harmless funds as well as discretionary funds. Council Vevera pointed out that Council had received letters from special interest groups disagreeing with the consultant's recommendation for the Dubuque Transit Mall. He advised he could not go along with the construc- tion of the street unless it is designed so that it could be opened up to traffic in the future. Concern was expressed about the time needed to complete .the Human Services Study. Councilman Balmer thought that it should be more action oriented, if it can. The City Manager pointed out that not until this year was there a Social Services Budget, as such. DESIGN REVIEW ORDINANCE Chairman Bruce Haupert and several members of the committee were present to discuss the provisions of the skeleton outline of an ordinance, as presented. He commented that nothing in the new ordinance resembles the original resolution. Basically it establishes powers, establishes criteria, in a broad sense, on which applications will be based, and sets up a procedure that applicants should follow so that the Committee can do a better job of reviewing the applications. This ordinance is drawn with the idea that the Design Review Committee has the power to deny a building permit. He did not think that it would have the effect of discouraging potential developers. This ordinance would add another procedure for developers. Haupert asked the Council to decide if the benefits to be derived from an ordinance giving any degree of review is worth the additional layer of bureaucracy. The extension of the scope of their jurisdiction, which would then cover all the CBD and all commercial and industrial zones within the City was discussed. The City Manager commented that he was sympathetic as it relates to procedural matters, but was very much opposed to extension of the authority to the entire city. The appeal procedure and the need for eleven copies of the epplicd- tion were discussed. Houpert suggested publicizing the criteria against • Irlemal Discussion May 9, 1977 Page 3 which applications would be judged. Council discussed whether or not to be more specific about the criteria. Brian Gutheinz commented that the more specific you get about the criteria, the more you do become a designer. An urban design section in the Comprehensive Plan might be an answer to the problem. It was noted that in our zoning and building codes, general criteria are set up for health, safety and welfare. The City Manager stated that the question was, "Should the Design Review be advisory to Council or have ultimate authority with appeal?" The Staff did not want Council to extend another major regulatory ordinance outside the urban renewal area. It was the consensus of Council that the Design Review Committee be advisory and that the controls not extend beyond the CBD. Staff will work with Design Review on procedure and on an ordinance. URBAN RENEWAL LAND DISPOSITION Staffinembers Kraft, Glaves, Chapman and Sheets were present for the discussion. Scott MacDonald from Zuchelli offices led the discussion. Several issues were outlined and taken up as follows: (1) Draft Disposition Document. A preliminary draft of solicitation material. Staff is going to play up opportunities for developers in Iowa City, and emphasize business aspects of development. MacDonald explained the land use and restrictions for each parcel named in the Table 4-1. For Parcel 64/1, Council considered the reasoning for the use of the word, 'motel', and for the minimum number of rooms. The decision was that the optimum number of rooms is 150, and 80 rooms is minimal, and Council would prefer at the minimum, demonstration of some expansion capability. A developer will have a plan which recognizes the parking structure. Regarding Parcel 65/2, Corner of Dubuque and Washington, if it is used for housing, there will be no parking as it is north of Burlington. Parcel 81/la is the College Block Building. It has to be offered for restoration under federal regulations. 82/lb is to be compatible with adjacent building. Block 83/84 - Council discussed the height limitations. The Univer- sity could purchase air rights over the parking. Council decided to add to the table as a restriction, some general language that the pedestrian flow be integrated with the surrounding retail north of Washington. Some of the items in Table 4-1 came from conversa- tions with the Halprin firm, who also did the costing for the public improvements and who coordinated with Zuchelli on the parking requirements, and assisted on the 'massing'. The City Manager noted a Council consensus that the overall height of buildings generally would be consistent with buildings in the area. For 93/1 and 101/2. Council discussed specifying an optimum number. Glares recommended not specifying the number. 93/2. Glaves clarified the land use as any allowed by the zoning ordinance and in the body of the urban renewal plan. There were no questions about parcels 101/1, 102/1, 102/3&4, and 103/3. • ormal Discussion Pay 9, 1977 Page 4 (2) Proposal Packet Content. In the draft document, page 2 of Chapter VI. The need for the good faith deposit was mentioned, and the statement was made that formal architectural renderings will not be required. The last paragraph on that page has been deleted. There were no objections from Council to minimize the plan material on the first go -around. Other information requested will include information on intentions, along with financial capability, and previous experience or projects. (3) Evaluation. The key to the evaluation process is that when someone submits a proposal to the City, that the City be able to respond fairly quickly. Submissions by developers are reviewed by Staff and City Manager, and if some are clearly out of order and inconsistent with the guidelines laid down, the Staff has the right to exclude them from consideration. Those developers who are kept in the process will be invited to make an oral presentation to the Council and staff. There would be a recommendation by Staff with final decision by Council, as to who got the parcel, or further consideration if Council was dissatisfied with all, or outright rejection of all proposals. Following that there would be negotiation and agreement on land disposition. At a later date, there would be plans submitted to Council for design review. From the time the proposals are submitted to the time Council makes the decisions should be 30 days. The staff can describe to Council why they are excluding certain proposals. (4) Evaluation Criteria. As listed on the third page from the back of the draft document, the Development Plan will not be an architectural rendering, but in general terms, what they want to do. In this division, Item E was deleted because it could not be defined. Item F should include, 'and Terms'. (5) Special Items. a. Method of Payment - When the land is transferred to private ownership, that they pay in full what the price is. If someone comes with an alternative, it will be looked at, but the preference is for cash over promises. b. Conditional Bids - The staff would like to offer the small parcels south of Burlington; 102/1, 102/2, 93/2, and 93/3 independently. as they have generated a lot of interest. There were no Council objections. After considerable discus- sion, the City Manager suggested that the exact language regarding conditional bids be sent to Council in Friday's packet. On Bl ork 64. the Staff recommends a special condition, that there can be deferred payment, since Council will not release that Block for development. Council discussed leaving the door open for construction of a hotel which can accommodate the parking, if the possibility arises. 1 I&al Discussion May 9, 1977 Page 5 (6) Local Preference. Attorney Hayek commented that preference could not be given to local Iowa.City bidders. (7) Residential Encouragement. Staff recommended that above key parcels that residential develop- ment above the 1st floor be allowed but not required. Council had asked that the work 'prefer' be used. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Selzer to adjourn to executive session to discuss land prices for urban renewal parcels, University Heights Services Contract litigation and negotiations on Fire Department contract. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Meeting adjourned, 4:55 P.M. Mayor Neuhuaser left the meeting. Mayor Pro tem deProsse presiding, S:OO,P.M. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously, 5:30 P.M. The minutes of this meeting are recorded on Reel # 15.