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Home My WebLink About1977-05-31 Council MinutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL MAY 31, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year�for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. Council meeting, 5/31/77, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: Perret. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Pete Peterson and Mark Sutton, Conn, to Replace the F86 with a Suitable Memorial, appeared. After discussion by Council of their resolution & letter from Peterson, and appearance by Dick Fedderson, Irvin Pfab & John Hartnett, it was moved by Selzer and seconded by Balmer to defer action on the original res. for 1 mo. rec. & evaluate report from the corm., and hold a public hearing before disposition of the res. Upon roll call: Ayes: Balmer, Neuhauser, Selzer. Nays: deProsse, Foster, Vevera. Motion failed, 3/3, Perret absent. Council will proceed as per previous res. Eugene Madison appeared and asked that Council consider approval of a Class C Liquor License & Sunday Sales Permit for That Deli -That Bar, 325 E. Market. Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, that the following items and reconms. in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of off. actions, reg. Council meeting, 5/17/77, subject to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: P&Z Comm. - 5/19/77; Library Bd. of Trustees -4/28/77, 5/3/77, 5/5/77; Human Rights Comm. -5/10/77; Riverfront Comm. -5/18/77; Bd, of Adjustment - 5/12/77. Permit Res., Res. Bk. 39, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. #77-162, p. 315, Approving Class A Liquor Control License and Res. #77- 163, p. 316, Approving Class A Liquor Control Sunday Sales for LeRoy Weekes Post #3949, V.F.W., 609 Hwy. 6 Bypass. Res. #77-164, p. 317, Approving Class C Liquor License and Res. #77-165, p. 318, Approving Class C Liquor License Sunday Sales for That Deli - That Bar, 325 E. Market. Correspondence: Mary Cain, re bicycle racks; Marty Sklar, re poetry on buses, referred to City Mgr. Public Hearings: Res. #77-166, Res. Bk. 39, p. 319, Setting Public Hearing on 6/14/77, 7:30 P.M., Council Chambers, on Proposed Plans & Specs. for the Architectural Barriers Contract. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, Ferret absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, to approve the 'following appointments: Dr. Alan Horowitz, Gt�etchen Holt to the UAY Bd.; Connie Nelson to the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.; Jean Bartley and reappointment of Suzanne Richerson, and Randall Bezanson, to the Library Bd. of Trustees; and Kent Braverman, to the the Comm. on Community Needs. Motion carried, 6/0, Perret absent. Council will readvertise next fall for the remaining 2 vacancies on the Comm. on Community Needs. Councilman Vevera indicated he will be attending the Annual Meeting of the U.S Conference of Mayors set for 6/11-15. Mayor Neuhauser stated she will be gone the month of June. Moved by Vevera, seconded by deProsse, to remove the barricades on Dubuque & College until constr. begins. Motion carried, 5/1, Neuhauser voting "no" and Perret absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. N77-167, Res. Bk. 39, pp. 320-325, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $3,015,000 GEN. OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, Perret absent. Bids will be taken at a special meeting at 1:30 P.M. on 6/28/77. City Mgr. Berlin informed Council the County will be billing the City for $44,000 for several previous elections. He also stated the City will proceed with alternative concerning the Service Bldg. There were no objections. 'Mayor Neuhauser.declared the public hearing on the proposed plans & specs. for the constr. of 6 storm water management projs. in Ralston Creek open.Public hearing closed. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. AMENDING ORD. N76-2801 BY PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CERTAIN FEES WITH REGARD TO WATER SERV. WHICH HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED PURSUANT TO ORD. $76-2801 be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, that the ORD. AMENDING ZONING ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING THE USE REGS. FROM CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM C2 ZONE TO R38 ZONE (Vogel Property) be considered and given lst vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Asst. City Atty. Tony Kushnir highlighted the major changes in the proposed Taxicab Ord. Ralph Oxford, owner of Yellow Cab and Super Cab Companies, and his attorney, Jerry Lovelace, were present for discussion. It was the Council's consensus that Mr. Oxford submit comments about the Taxicab Ord. to be discussed at Monday's informal session. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, that the ORD. AMENDING THE MUN. CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY BY PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE REG. OF TAXICABS WITHIN THE CITY AND REPEALING MUN. CODE 67.1 THROUGH 67.14 (CHAP. 5.16, MUN. CODE) be considered and given lst vote for passage. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: Selzer, Balmer. lst consideration given, 4/2, Perret absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. N77-168, Res. Bk. 39, p. 326, DESIGNATING LEGAL HOLIDAYS ON WHICH THE REG. BY PARKING METERS OF THE PARKING OF VEHICLES UPON STREETS OF THE CITY SHALL BE SUSPENDED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. H77-169, Res. Bk. 39, pp. 327-330, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR YOUTH SERVS. IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH THE MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROG. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RES. R77-170, Res. Bk. 39, pp. 331-332, APPROVING _ PREL. & FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEV. PLAN AND LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEV. PLAN OF MAPLELEAF OFF. PARK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Atty. Emil Trott appeared conc. Sycamore Bluff. Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. H77-171, Res. Bk. 39, pp. 333-334, APPROVING PREL. & FINAL PLAT OF SYCAMORE BLUFF. Affirmative roll -- call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. H77-172, Res. Bk. 39, pp. 335-336, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH NORTHWESTERN BELL IN WHICH THE AUTHORITY TO INSTALL & MAINTAIN AN UNDERGROUND CABLE ON LANDFILL PROPERTY WAS GRANTED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to defer R the motion approving application from IA -IL Gas & Elec. Co. for constr. on hwy. r -o -w on airport property. Motion carried, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to approve R the application from IA -IL Gas & Elec. for constr. { - of gas main on hwy. r -o -w by Hwy. 6 from Siesta Motel to VA Hospital. Motion carried, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to defer ,approval of the application from Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. for constr. on hwy. r -o -w along Hwy. 1 by Howard Johnson's. Motion carried, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. (9,45 P.M.)' A more complete description of Council activities F - is on filin the office of the City Clerk. s/MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLF S, CITY CLERK 6/14/77 *AD1,UI Vu� MAS OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNO MAY 17, 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, 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 appeared and pointed out that there were no sidewalks on Friendship St. from 1st Avenue West. Mayor Neuhauser stated that Council would look into the situation. 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 Equal Rights Amendment Day at the informal meeting yesterday. Administrative Asst. Linda Schreiber announced that City Engineer Gene Dietz would explain the sewerage problems connected with the resubdivision of Lot 30, Conway Addn. at the informal meeting on the 23rd. City Clerk Abbie Stolfus pointed out a change in the name of the project in Item 4.d.1 to the College/Dub- uque 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: Approval of official Council actions, reg. session, 5/3/77, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds: & Comms.: Comm. on Community Needs -5/3/77; Comp. Plan Coord. Comm. -4/20/77; P&Z Comm. -5/2 & 5/5/77. Permit Resolution, as rec. by City Clerk, Res. Book N39, p. 280, RES. H77-147 APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION, The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton. Resolutions: Book 1139, pp. 281-282 RES. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT _ AND ESTIMATED COST FOR #77-148, COLLEGE/DUBUQUE MALL -STORM & SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, May 24th, & N77-149, SIX STORM WATER MGMT. PROJ. ON RALSTON CREEK, May 31st. Correspondence: Mrs. R. Funk re cat control, referred to Police Dept.; Johnson Co. Council on Aging; Iowa P.I.R.G., energy report; referred to City Mgr. Moore -Bingham & Assoc., Civic Center Air Cord. Study, rec'd. City Center Assn. re location of parking, to Comm. Dev. Dept. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. Mayor Neuhauser announced a vacancy for an unexpired term, ending 3/1/79 on the Committee for Community Needs. Appointment will be made 6/2/77. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer to adopt the Res. adopting the Schedule of Fees and Charges for Oak& Cemetery. Robt. Welsh appea• objecting to 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 May 23rd, with Supt. Hauber present. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Neuhauser asked that tonite's meeting be adjourned to executive session for discussion of acquisition of property. Councilman Balmer stated that Seifert's remodeling was a definite commitment for the reinforcement of the downtown. He also spoke of his concern for conservation 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 recommenda- tion 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 ,:.iterations to be made to dwellings located on lots which do not have the proper width area or frontage. Public Hearing was held on the proposed vacation of a portion of Virginia Dr. located between Prairie du Chien Rd. and Oaklawn Ave. Those appearing & objecting were Dustin Corlette, John Rosazza, & Jim Pinkham. P&Z Comm. Kammermeyer advised that it was critical that a potential public right-of-way be 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. Public Hearing on the Final Planned Area Dev. Plan of Hann 2nd Addition, a subdivision of a portion of Towncrest Part 4, Tract C, was held. Atty. Jay Honohan, representing the developer, asked that 3 considerations 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. #77-2836, ESTABLISHING PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT OF HAMM SECOND ADDN., Rec. in Ord, Book N11, pp 108-109, be finally adopted at this time. Affirma- tive roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. Public Hearing was held on the Issuance of $3,015,000 General Obligation Bonds for the following projects: Waste Water Treatment Facility-Infiltra- tion/Inflow Study, $18,500; Muscatine Ave. Improve- ment, $20000; Sycamore & Hwy. #6 Interion Impr., $21,000; East-West One -Way Couplet >sroj. #2, $21,500; Mormon Trek Blvd. Impr., $78,000; City Bridge Repair, $275,000; Riverside & Benton Inter- section Impr., $91,000 & Central Business Dist. Streetscape Impr., $2,300,000. Robt. Welsh 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 Essential 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 Councilmembers 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 Perret 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. 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. Moved 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. Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer to approve the Application for Construction in Hwy. Right -of - Way for Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. to service 902-904 N. Dodge St. Motion carried, 5/1, deProsse voting 'no', Selzer absent. Caroline Embree appeared concerning unpleasant odor from the Sewage Plant near the Armory. Pollution Control Supt. Harry Boren to contact Mrs. Embree. She also pointed out that a duplex was being built in the700Block of Rundell St. in the floodway, and suggested that the City should buy up properties fronting on the creek. 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, Perret and Vevera voted 'aye'. Motion carried, 6/0, Selzer absent. Meeting adjourned, 9:00 P.M. Moved by Perret and seconded by Vevera to adjourn the executive session at 9:10 P.M. Motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 5/31/77 F 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, 506 Second Ave., appeared and pointed out that there were no sidewalks on 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 Council 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 Equal Rights Amendment Day at the informal meeting yesterday. P&Z ' Commissioner John Kammermeyer & 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. at the informal meeting on the 23rd. City Clerk Abbie Stolfus ` pointed 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:: Approval. of official Council actions, reg, session, 5/3/77, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Conn. on Community Needs -5/3/77; Comp. Plan Coord. Comm. -4/20/17; P&Z Comm. -5/2 & 5/5/77. Permit Resolution, as rec. by City Clerk, Res. Book #39, p. 280, r RES. #77-147 APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION, The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton. Resolutions: Book #39, pp. 281-282 RES. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR #77-148, COLLEGE/DUBUQUE MALL -STORM & SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, May 24th, & #77-149, SIX STORM WATER MGMT. PROJ. ON RALSTON CREEK, May 31st. Correspondence: Mrs. R. Funk re cat control, referred to Police Dept.;Johnson Co. Council on Aging; Iowa P.I.R.G., energy report; referred to City Mgr. Moore -Bingham & Assoc., Civic Center Air Cond. Study, rec'd. City Center Assn. re location of parking, to Comm. Dev. Dept. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. 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. • quncil Activities May 17, 1977 Page 2 Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer to adopt the Res. adopting the 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 May 23rd, with Supt. Hauber present. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Neuhauser asked that tonight's meeting be adjourned to executive session for discus- sion of acquisition of property. Councilman Balmer urged citizens to look at the remodeling of the Seifert 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 have the proper width area or frontage. Public Hearing was held on the proposed vacation of a portion of Virginia Dr. located between Prairie du Chien Rd. and Oaklawn Ave. Those appearing & objecting were Dustin Corlette, 1429 Oaklawn, John Rosazza, '1445 Oaklawn & Jim Pinkham, 1425 Oaklawn. PU Comm. Kamnermeyer advised that it was critical that a potertial public right-of-way be 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. Scheduling of East-West Trunk Sewer (River Corridor Sewer) was discussed. 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. N77-2836, ESTABLISHING PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT OF HAMM SECOND ADDN., Rec. in Ord. Book N11, pp. 108-109, be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. Public Hearing was held on the Issuance of $3,015,000 General Obliga- tion Bonds for the following projects: Waste Water Treatment Facility- Infiltration/Inflow Study, $18,500; Muscatine Ave. Improvement, $210,000; Sycamore & Hwy. N6 Intersection Impr., $21,000; East-West One -Way Couplet Proj.N2, $21,500; Mormon Trek Blvd. Impr., $78,000; City Bridge Repair, r Cil Activities May 17, 1977 Page 3 $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 Councilmembers 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 Perret 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. 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. Moved 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. y,• Moved by Foster,seconded by Balmer to approve the Application for ayyConstruction in:Hwy..Right-of-Way for Northwestern Bell Telephone, Co. to service'902-904 N. Dodge St. Motion carried, 5/1, deProsse voting 'no', Selzer absent. >.5 Caroline Embree appeared and questioned the reasons for the occurrence ! =of.unpleasant odor from the Sewage Plant near the Armory. Acting City Manager Miller will request the Pollution Control Supt. Harry Boren to contact Mrs..Embree. She also pointed out that a duplex was being built in;the '700 Block of Rundell St, in the floodway, and suggested that the r+` 'City should buy:up 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, Perret and Vevera voted 'aye'. Motion carried, 6/0, Selzer absent. Meeting adjourned, 9:00 P.M. It was moved by Perret and seconded by Vevera to adjourn the executive session at 9:10 P.M. Motion carried. i ITY CLERK ■ • 0 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MAY 16, 1977 1 : 00 P. M. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: May 16, 1977, at 1:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. A COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: deProsse, Foster, Vevera, Balmer, Neuhauser, Perret (2:05 P.M.). ABSENT: Selzer. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Stolfus, Schreiber, Ryan, Miller (1:30 P.M.) Mayor Mary Neuhauser proclaimed Monday, May 16th as Support Equal Rights Amendment Day. ZONING APPLICATIONS Senior Planner Don Schmeiser was present to discuss the following applica- tions: Conway Subdivision, Resubd. of Lot 30 - This area is south of St. Ann's Drive and west of Prarie du Chien Road, and the vacation of a portion of Virginia Ave. is in the area. There is a petition of objection to the vacation of the right-of-way from property owners. The public hearing is Tuesday night. The staff had suggested installation of a sidewalk from Buresh to Oaklawn. The developer (Glasgow) would be responsible for installing the sidewalk. There ,was no interest by,the School Board to extend the sidewalk. The proposed 25' streets are extensions of existing 25' streets. Mayor Neuhauser pointed out that there was not sufficient sewer capacity. Schmeiser advised that when the East-West Trunk Sewer (River Corridor Trunk) is extended, it will take care of the problem. This project has previously been in the C.I.P. Council requested a response from the staff to the sewer question, so that they can discuss it at, the next informal session. Non-Conformin Lots - The Mayor asked why these ordinances have to be a cons? ere at this time, when the Comprehensive Plan is being worked on. Schmeiser advised that they have had inquiries from about 20 persons who want to expand their homes. They cannot appeal to the Board of Adjustment. There was a short discussion of the term 'zero -based lot lines'. Schmeiser stated that there are problems with that, and the mechanics of it would have to be worked out before implementation. PAD-Hamn's Second - No questions. Ordinance will need three consider- ations. ` Vacation of Virginia Ave. - If this vacation is not approved by Council, it will not affect the preliminary plat for Conway, Resubd. of Lot 30. A • Onformal Discussion May 16, 1977 Page 2 AGENDA Item N14 - Councilman Vevera asked why the fee for storage did not start on the first day. Acting City Manager Harvey Miller explained their reasoning. The charges for towing of vehicles are today's charges by the private operator. The bike funds will be paid to the City. Vevera noted that he would vote against the resolution. Items N12 & N13 - Councilman Vevera called attention to the City Manager's May 12th memo concerning street closures in the urban renewal area, and stated that it was poor planning on the City's part in regard to timing for experimentation with the traffic, and also stated his personal feeling that urban renewal was being decided by City Staff, not the seven elected Council officials. He reinterated that he would not vote to close Dubuque. Council discussed building the street so that it could be opened to traffic at some future date, by designing with the proper substructure. Altho there is probably a consensus to close the street, the Mayor suggested looking into the base requirements suitable for traffic, if necessary. Item5.a.(2) - Third paragraph of P&Z recommendation. Councilman Balmer suggested looking into maintaining access for public traffic both ' ways on Washington St. between Madison and Clinton St. Consultant Zuchelli had said that until Council received proposals it would be - difficult to know how to deal with it. Also there might be input from the University. Regarding ,the date for the Resources Conservation Commission meeting, Administrative Ass't. Linda Schreiber stated that she would be setting a IV,r date.for the initial meeting of the Commission. The City Manager will attend this meeting. Councilman Vevera questioned when the Hwy. 1-6-218 intersection project " was"scheduled. Acting City Manager Miller advised he would check into Councilman Foster stated that after reading the memo on Mormon Trek, if engineering is holding that project up, it better be farmed out to get going with it. This item will be referred to the City Manager to see if there is another way to deal with it. CEMETERY FEES AND CHARGES Superintendent Billie Hauber and Director of Parks and Recreation Dennis Showalter were present for the discussion. Hauber called attention to the sheet of comparisons of operating services for the Iowa City area cemeteries. She explained each term used to describe operating services and the charges for each. The cemetery will be buying back lots if present owners want to sell. Non-resident fees are higher, as the cemetery is partially tax supported. There has been no raise in cost of spaces since 1968. Councilman Perret arrived, 2:05 P.M. The new area, Sunny Slopes, will be used for cremations only. mal Discussion Ma 16, 1977 Page 3 Director Showalter stated that he, the City Manager and Hauber did not care how Council set the fees, unless Council comes back and says that the Cemetery didn't generate enough revenue. The money, not budgeted, derived from interest from investment of perpetual care fund has to be applied to care of lots, and the added funds because of raised fees could go back into repair of the building at the Cemetery. There are provisions for burial of people who do not have any money, with funding from Johnson County, but there is no 'potters field', as such. Robert Welsh presented several comparisons of categories of costs of lots, noting that the lowest prices ($175, $145 and $125) could bring $8,905. He called attention to the limited income of elderly persons, and suggested that the City cemtery should charge less than private cemeteries. Councilman Balmer thanked the ministers for their discussions with staff on these problems. The resolution will be brought up at Tuesday's meeting. RECODIFICATION Assistant Attorneys Kushnir, Bowlin and Ryan were present for discussion. Bowlin explained the purpose of the editiorial conference with Jim Vaught from the Municipal Code Company and the need for Council's approval of the changes proposed. He called attention to their memo of May 5th. Council went thru the memo and discussed problem areas in each Title. Section 3.22 has been sent to the Airport Commission for their input. Councilwoman deProsse suggested taking out the provision in 3.33 which does'not.allow drinking of beer in the parks. There was no consensus to change this, but it was pointed out that if anyone calls to city offices to.inquire about this, that they are told that is is not allowed. The State law does permit beer drinking in parks. Any drunk or disorderly can be prosecuted under those sections of the Code. 3.30 does not apply to Farmer's Market. Bowlin explained that Mr. Dameron from the County Health Department had asked that the City keep Section 4.12. It'was suggested that Section 4.21 apply to dogs and cats. The recom- mendation suggested is a significant tightening. 4.24 --It was noted that there will be permits for open burning, allowed in the Fire Code. In Chapter 5.28, the provision that the Mayor will appoint chaperones will be deleted. The Clerk advised that there was some sentiment in the detective division to keep this Chapter in the Code. Chief Miller asked that he be able to investigate and check-out State law. Regarding bond for peddler's licenses, Kushnir inquired if Council wanted to bond the corporation or each individual. Councilmembers wanted to leave the requirement to bond each individual. As the section allowing Sidewalk Days was removed, Bowlin advised that it was the recommendation of the legal department that Council pass a resolution temporarily vacating the streets to be involved if they want to allow the Sidewalk Days. Mayor Neuhauser noted the need to change the Iowa law to provide for outdoor cafes in the urban renewal area. Chief Miller suggested deletion of Chapter 7.04, curfew for minors. Legal will present a new ordinance on Disorderly Conduct. There will be new procedures for abatement of nuisances as outlined in the State Code. 'Vaught had recommended an ordinance prohibiting littering. Ryan explained 0 Onformal Discussion May 16, 1977 Page 4 that the Uniform Code and all Building Codes will be updated to the 1976 Codes. Chief Miller suggested that the City be allowed to demolish dangerous buildings. The legal staff will discuss this with City Manager Berlin. It was pointed out that in 9.60, there will be a new assessment procedure for Sidewalks as set out in the State Code. City Attorney Hayek recommended that in 9.66, tapping fees be deleted. All corrections must be made by June 1, 1977. PURCHASE OF OLD POST OFFICE Mayor Neuhauser outlined her discussion with O'Brien in Washington D.C. regarding the purchase of the old Post Office. They are not interested in an exchange for property. Their bottom price was $250,000. She noted that the City would need to know if they can get housing units there. He suggested that the City buy it on time for 10 years at 8% interest, principal payment of $25,000 a year. Atty. Ryan will check to see if the City can do this. They will give an option contingent upon the City getting the housing units, and the City can pursue use of a long-term lease with dedication of the property to the City at the termination of the lease. If housing is put on this site, there will be another piece of urban renewal land that can be sold. The proposal for `. 208 Housing has to be in by May 31st. Councilmembers deProsse and Vevera left the meeting (3:45 P.M.). ELECTED OFFICIALS PROJECT ,'Administrative Ass't. Linda Schreiber led discussion of the handbooks on "Advisory Committees" and "Goal Setting". All agreed that these are the two best handbooks so far. Mayor Neuhauser commented on grantsmanship needed to be aware and pursue grants available. City Manager Berlin has said that Mike Kucharzak could coordinate this. Staff for the Resource Conservation Commission was discussed. Council- man Balmer voiced his concerns over the conservation of water. The Mayor thought that the City was remiss in the area of training in some of the Commissioners. The "Goal Setting" handbook was the newest area for Council. The Mayor pointed out that Council had never formed measure to achieve their goals. Zuchelli had done this for the Urban Renewal "project. It would have been helpful for the Ralston Creek project. She thought that citizens should have a chance to come in and say what their goals area The Mayor suggested that all Councilmembers see the slide show that was given at the Neighborhood Meetings. Council discussed "holding public hearings in other places in the community. The last handbook will be scheduled next week. i WINDING CREEK Mayor Neuhauser related her conversation with Nate Rueben about the project of Winding Creek which had been turned down. There will be units advertised in another month, and Council could work with the developer then. Concerning the urban renewal site, he was going to take another look at it, and get a memo out to Council on why it was turned down. He wants Iowa City to look at public 'scattered sites' housing. The Mayor will talk with Johnson. • •rmal Discussion May 16, 1971 Page 5 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DISCUSSION AND DINNER ON MAY 26TH Councilman Foster advised of a Transit meeting in Ottumwa on the 26th. He asked Perret to attend. Councilman Balmer also advised that he would not be able to attend the discussion meeting and dinner. Mayor Neuhauser reported on the Alabama State Law on the Capital Projects Fund required for cities. Meeting adjourned, 4:15 P.M. 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