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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 17, 1977
7:30 P.M.
Iowa City Council, regular session, 5/17/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic
Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret (7:36
P.M.), Neuhauser, Vevera (7:32 P.M.). Absent: Selzer. Mayor Neuhauser
presiding.
Herbert Gartzke, 606 Second Ave., appeared and pointed out that there
wer eewa son Friendship St. from 1st Avenue West, and citizens
have to walk out in the heavily traveled street. Mayor Neuhauser stated
that there was a rough draft of a Walkways Report, and noted that Counci
needed to formulate a policy, but would look into the situation he has
brought to their attention. Gartzke also pointed out inconsistencies in
issuance of parking tickets in that area.
Mayor Neuhauser noted that she had proclaimed May 16, 1977 as Support
E ual Rights Amendment Day at the informal meeting yesterday. P&Z
ommissioner o n ammermeyer & Redevelopment Coordinator Paul Glaves
explained why P&Z discussed the parking policy. Administrative Asst.
Linda Schreiber announced that City Engineer Gene Dietz would explain
the sewerage problems connected with the resubdivision of Lot 30, Conway
Addn. a e in orna meeting on the 23rd. City Clerk Abbie Stolfus
P-6—in-led out a change in the name of the project in Item 4.d.1 to the
College/Dubuque Mall -Storm and Sanitary Sewer Project.
Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, that the following items and
recommendations on the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as
amended:
/020
Approval of official Council actions, reg. session, 5/17/77,
subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk.
Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Comm. on Community Needs -5/'3/77; Comp. /OZ/
Plan Coord. Comm. -4/20/77; P&Z Comm. -5/2 & 5/5/77. /
Permit Resolution, rec.RES. #77-147 APPROVINGSCLASS CYLIQUORCityClerkLICENSE APPLLICATION: The28O,
Airliner, 22 S. Clinton. Resolutions: Book N39, pp. 281-282 RES.
ET�TING PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT
AND ESTI14ATED COST FOR #77-148, COLLEGE/DUBUQUE MALL -STORM & SANITARY r0I S
SEWER PROJECT, May 24th, & N77-149, SIX STORM WATER MGMT. PROJ. ON 10.26
RALSTON CREEK, May 31st.
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Correspondence: ' Mrs. R. Funk re control, referred to Police ' /017
Dept.'Johnson Co. Council on Aging;3Iowa P.I.R.G., energy report; i i o 2 $
referred to City Mgr. 4Moore-Bingham & Assoc., Civic Center Air f
to
Cond. Study, recd. =City Center Assn. re location of parking, s iO3l
Comm. Dev. Dept. Selzer absent.
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0,
Mayor Neuhauser announced the public hearings as set in the previous
action. She also announced a vacancy for an unexpired term, ending
3/1/79 on the committee for Community Needs. Appointment will be made
at the June 21st meeting. t�+�% ��*'zI zt'�� ) _LC z
Council Activities
• •llay 17, 1977
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Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer to adopt the Res. adopting the I
Schedule of Fees and Charges for Oakland Cemetery. Robt. Welsh, 2526
Mayfield Rd. , appeared objecting to the exorbitant increase in the
rates. After discussion, it was moved by Foster and seconded by Perret
to table the issue, discuss it at the informal meeting of clay 23rd, with
Supt. Hauber present. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor tleuhauser
asked that t onite's meeting be adjourned to executive session for discus-
sion of acquisition of property. 1033
Councilman Balmer urged citizens to look at the remodeling of the
Siefert store. He stated that it was a definite commitment for the
reinforcement of the downtown. He also spoke of his concern for con-
servation of water, and suggested that it be one of the first items for
the Resources Conservation Comm. to consider. Adm. Asst. Schreiber
explained that the letter from Doris Bridgeman concerning transportation
for elderly and handicapped would be discussed informally on June 2nd,
but Council decided to hold a special meeting on May 25th. SEATS Dir.
Bill Hoekstra and Doris Bridgeman discussed the issue. Council asked
for a recommendation on the proposals from Staff.
Public Hearing was held on Ord. Amending Sec. 8.10.3A(55a), 8.10-24C;
& Art. XXIII, Sec. 2 & repeal of Sec. 8. 10.248 and 8.10.24D. These
ordinances would allow structural alterations to be made to dwellings
located on lots which do not have4p proper width area or frontage. /03s-
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Public Hearing was held on the proposed vacation of a portion of
Virginia Dr. located between Prarie du Chien Rd, and Oaklawn Ave. Those
appearing & objecting were Dustin Corle tte, 1429 Oaklawn, John Rosa z za
1445 Oaklawn & Jim Pinkham, a awn. P&Z Comm. Kanmermey�er a"
vised
that it was Cri nca ata potential public rig t -of -way a maintained
there as at some future time Virginia Ave. will be extended along the
North part of Shimek School area, but it was not so crucial to put in
the sidewalk. Staff comments on sewer capacity were noted. Schedul ing
of East-West Trunk Sewer (River Corridor Sewer) was discussed. /036
Public Hearing on the Final Planned Area Dev. Plan of Hamm's 2nd
Addition, a subdivision of a portion of Towncrest Part 4, Tract C, was
held. Atty. Jay Honohan, representing the developer asked that 3 consider-
ations of the ord. be given. Moved by deProsse seconded by Balmer that
the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for
passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to
be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration
and vote be waived, and the the ord. be voted upon for final passage at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent.
Moved by deProsse and seconded by Balmer that ORD. 077-2836, ESTABLISHING
PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT OF HAMM'S SECOND ADDN., Rec. in Ord. Book #11,
pp. 108-109, be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call
vote was unanimous. -6/0, Selzer absent. /03
Public Hearing was held on the Issuance of £3,015,000 General Obl iga-
tion Bonds for the following projects: 14aste Water Treatment Facili ty-
Infiltrotion/I nflow Study, £18,500; Muscatine Ave. Improvement, £21O.,D0O;
Sycamore & Hwy. 06 Intersectiuu Impr., SZ1,000; Edbt-West One -Way Couplet
Proj. p.2, 21,500; Mormon Trek Blvd, Impr.. £78,000; City Bridge Repair,
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$275,000; Riverside & Benton Intersection Impr., $91,000 & Central
Business Dist. Streetscape Impr., $2,300,000. Robt. Welsh, 2526 May-
field Rd., asked that Council make sure all projects conform to the
description for essential corporate purposes. Finance Dir. Rosemary
Vitosh advised that Pedestrian Mall was listed in the Code as an Essen-
tial Corporate Purpose. Councilman Vevera pointed out that for $10,000,
a sufficient base can be put on another 12 ft. lane in Dubuque St.
There were no objections from Coun cilmembers to consider this. The City
Clerk advised that no written objections to the issuance of bonds had
been filed by any residents or property owners. Moved by Ferret seconded,
by Foster to adopt RES. #77-150, Book #39, pp. 283-285, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $3,015,000
ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote was
unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. /0-33
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera to amend Res. Establishing Schedule
of Fees for Impoundment & Storage of Vehicles and Bicycles so that the
storage fees for bicycles would begin five days after impoundment.
Motion carried, 5/1, deProsse voting 'no', Selzer absent. gloved by
Balmer, seconded by Vevera to adopt RES. #77-151, Book #39, p. 286,
ESTABLISHING SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR IMPOUNDMENT & STORAGE OF VEHICLES &
BICYCLES. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. /0.3
Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer to approve
Construction in Hwy. Right -of -Way for Northwestern
service 902-904 N. Dodge St. Motion carried, 5/1,
Selzer absent.
Carol ine Embree
of unpleasant odor
Manager Miller will
contact Mrs. Embree
in the 700 Block of
City should buy up
the Application
Bell Telephone
deProsse voting
for
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appeared and questioned the reasons for the occurence
from the Sewage Plant near the Armory. Acting City
request the Pollution Control Supt. Harry Boren
She also pointed out that a duplex was being built
Rundell St. in the floodway, and suggested that the y/
properties fronting on the creek.
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Foster to adjourn to executive
session for discussion of acquisition of property, Old Post Office.
Upon roll call Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Ferret and Vevera
voted 'aye'. Motion carried, 6/0, Selzer absent. Meeting adjourned,
9:00 P.M. 1t was moved by Perret and seconded by Vevera to adjourn the
executive session at 9:10 P.M. Motion carried.
Tape recorded on Reel #16.
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DATE: May 13 , 1977
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. State Legislature loy3
b. Letters on the Consent Calendar lovy
c. Urban Renewal Street Closures /04/5-
d. Transportation for the Elderly and Handicapped 161/6
e. Acting Manager 16-17
Letter from the Council to State Representatives and Senators regarding Senate
File 379 and House File 585. 101/$
Telegram from Council to Chairperson, Senate Transportation Committee expressing
support of House File 491. /05/9
Memorandum from Director of Community Development regarding Iowa P.I.R.G. letter
of April 26, 1977. 165-0
Memorandum from Finance Director regarding travel advance requests. /OS/
Memorandum from Director of Parks and Recreation regarding public planning meetings.
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Memoranda from the Director of Public Works:
a. Intersection of Keokuk and Hollywood /0.53
b. FAUS Program 1OSq
Copy of letter from Director of Public Works to Director of Free Environment regard-
ing construction of dam in Hickory Hill Park.
Referendum Housing Ordinance. 1056
Copies of letters in reply to correspondence on the Consent Calendar:
a. Mr. Don M. Crum 1057
b. City High Students 1o,5-9
c. Jo Hiner 105-9
Lawsuit - Horace Amidon, et al, vs_ Carl Yoder, Earl Yoder Construction Company,
and City of Iowa .City. /0(00
Fact sheet for arbitration between City and IAFF Local 610. /OL/
Cemetery rate schedule. /062
April monthly reports from the Department of Community Development, Finance, Police,
and Fire.
Agenda for Riverfront Commission meeting of May 18, 1477. /061
List of members appointed to Resources Conservation Commission. /665'
Art ¢c*,r; "19M PIV In Prger�t 7ej fa'",d.., 1066
446,V W+iev AfAe,wo • C#*4r fiAO*Awf- . ASIrs /067
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DAT•;: May 13, 1977
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. State Legislature /Oy3
b. Letters on the Consent Calendar iovY
c. Urban Renewal Street Closures /0415
d. Transportation for the Elderly and Handicapped 10,16
e. Acting Manager /6117
Letter from the Council to State Representatives and Senators regarding Senate
File 379 and House File 585. /Oz/9
Telegram from Council to Chairperson, Senate Transportation Committee expressing
support of House File 491. /099
Memorandum from Director of Community Development regarding Iowa P.I.R.G. letter
of April 26, 1977. 1650
Memorandum from Finance Director regarding travel advance requests. /OS/
Memorandum from Director of Parks and Recreation regarding public planning meetings.
1Os z
Memoranda from the Director of Public 'Works:
a. Intersection of Keokuk and Hollywood /053
b. FAUS Program /OSy /
Copy of letter from Director of Public Works to Director of Free Environment regard-
ing construction of dam in Hickory Hill Park.
Referendum Housing Ordinance. 1056
Copies of letters in reply to correspondence on the Consent Calendar:
a. Mr. Don M. Crum 1057
b. City High Students 1o•^9
c. Jo Hiner 105-9
Lawsuit - Horace Ami don, et al, vs. Earl Yoder, Earl Yoder Construction Company,
and City of Iona City. /0(04
Fact sheet for arbitration between City and IAFF Local 610. /OL /
Cemetery rate schedule. /062
April monthly reports from tl���partme.nt of Community Development, finance, Police,
and Fire.
Agenda for Riverfront Coumnission meeting of May 18, 1977. /06c/
list of members appointed to Resources Conservation Commission. /6957
krCicle; "Vart( Fite 'its P'rgpery Tua is Told."
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1066
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