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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-06-14 Council MinutesMOES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUM 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, Comm. 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 comm., 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, Perrot 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 recomms. 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. -5/18/71; 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; Morty 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, Perrot absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, to approve the following appointments: Dr. Alan Horowitz, Gretchen Holt to the UAY Bd.; Connie Nelson to the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.; Jean Bartl0and reaaaointment of Suzanne Rterson. 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. #77-167, 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. #76-2801 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 R3B 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. N77R68, Res. Bk. 39, p. 326, DESIGONG 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, Ferret 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. #77-170, 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. N17-171, 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. N77-172, 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 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 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. I 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 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 6/14/77 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 31, 1977 7:30 P.M. Correspondence: Mary Cain, re bicycle racks; Morty 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, Perret absent. Council noted the recomns. from the PAZ Comm, for Council to approve the prel. & final plat of Lovetinsky Subdiv.; the vacation of the south 120' of an alley between Dubuque & Linn Sts. on north side of Prentiss 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, co-chairman of the Comm. to Replace the F86 with a Suitable Memorial, advised of their resolution that a memorial would represent all branches of the serv. & veterans of all wars. Mark Sutton related the committee's request for a month to formulate plans. After discussion by Council of their previous 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 resolution for 1 month, rec. & evaluate report from the comm., and hold a public hearing before disposition of the resolution. Upon roll call: Ayes: Balmer, Neuhauser, Selzer. Nays: deProsse, Foster, Vevera. Motion failed, 3/3, Perret absent. Council will proceed as per previous resolution. Eugene Madison, 1500 Glendale Rd., 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 recomns. 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 recomn. by City Clerk. ' Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: PAZ 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 C1ass�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; Morty 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, Perret absent. Council noted the recomns. from the PAZ Comm, for Council to approve the prel. & final plat of Lovetinsky Subdiv.; the vacation of the south 120' of an alley between Dubuque & Linn Sts. on north side of Prentiss • oncil Activities May 31, 1977 Page 2 St. & to retain utility easement over the 20-ft.wide alley; d for se of anRes. re proposal by Ty'n Cae, Inc. for exchange of park acre of land in Willow Ck. Pk. for storm water management. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, to approve the following appointments: Dr. Alan Horowitz, 1132 Wylde Green, Gretchen Holt, 921 Bowery, to the UAY Bd. with terms expiring 6/30/78; Connie Nelson, Rochester Ave, to the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. for indefinite term; Jean Bartley, 505 Whiting Ave., and reappointment of Suzanne Richerson, 331 Lucon Dr., and Randall Bezanson, 114 Post Rd., to the Library Bd. of Trustees with terms expiring 7/1/83; and Kent Braverman, 945 Oakcrest, to the the Committee on Community Needs with term expiring 7/l/79. 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 fll be the theCConference eof Mayors set for 6/11-15. Mayor Neuhauser stated she After discussion it was moved by Vevera, seconded by deProsse, to remove the barricades on Dubuque & College until construction begins. Motion carried, 5/1, Neuhauser voting "no" and Perret absent. some people are using school yards Councilman Selzer mentioned that for walking cats & dogs and that it was causing problems. Councilman Balmer indicated he felt the Marshall Plan for cities included in the packet was an excellent article. In an to Mr. Balmer's question concerning overlap in the Human Services Comm., he was informed that Connie Echternach would be making a presentation on 6/20. Councilman Selzer edithe news mediaout the ito will remindethepublicP newspaper this Saturday and 67, Moved by 320-325e�DIRECTING Tseconded HEFADVERTISEMENToster, to PFOR ESALE S. 70F1$3,015,000 Bk. 39, pp. GENERAL 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. i 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 construction of 6 storm water management profs. in Ralston Creek open. There being no one present to speak, the hearing was closed. NG ORD. #76- Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. AMENDI 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 given 2nd vote absent. passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,6/O, • • C*il Activities May 31, 1977 Page 3 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 R3B ZONE (Vogel Property) be considered and given 1st 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 REGULATION OF TAXICABS WITHIN THE CITY AND REPEALING MUN. CODE 67.1 THROUGH 67.14 (CHAP. 5.16, MUN. CODE) be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: Selzer, Balmer. 1st consideration given, 4/2, Perret absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. #77-168, 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 OF IOWA CITY SHALL BE SUSPENDED. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-169, Res. Bk. 390 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. #77-170, 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/O, Perret absent. Atty. Emil Trott appeared conc. Sycamore Bluff. Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. #77-171, 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. #77-172, 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 the motion approving application from IA -IL Gas & Elec. Co. for construction on hwy. r -o -w on airport property. Motion carried, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to approve the application from IA -IL Gas & Elec. for construction 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 applica- tion from Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. for construction on hwy. r -o -w along Hwy. 1 by Howard Johnson's. Motion carried, 6/0, Perret absent. • Ail Activities May 31, 1977 Page 4 Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. (9:45 P.M.) MAYOR a CITY CLERK Recorded on Tape #77-18, 'a INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MAY 23, 1977 1:00 P.M. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: May 23, 1977, 1:00 P.M., in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Dietz, Schmeiser, Berlin, Schreiber, Kraft, Hauber, Brei, Plastino, Glaves, Showalter, Sheets. ZONING APPLICATIONS Senior Planner Don Schmeiser was present for discussion of the following items: 5yy--more��Bluff - Although this involves only one lot, it constitutes a subdivision by definition. It was determined that the septic tank located on the property would not cause infiltration into the river. Ma leleaf Office Park - The developer has complied with the Storm Water - Manty on-site storage and Tree Ordinances and other contin- agem;i gencies. :Council discussed access to and from site through existing drive off Lower Muscatine. ' Vogel Rezoning - This proposed development will become a non-conforming s • use. Twelve units will be added to the existing apartment building on the north side. Conwa 's Subdivision - Since there's an obligation by the City to construct Me? a extra paving on Foster Road, as it is a collector street, d . it was suggested a trade be negotiated with the developer - vacation of, Virginia Drive for 8-foot right-of-way. Council discussed the f sewer, capacity in this area with City Engineer Dietz. Due to the fact that the Dubuque/Kimball Lift Station is at'capacity, Council- members were reluctant to approve this subdivision since it would Increase the sewage by 4% from that area. FrantzSubdivision-Mt. Pras ect - Because of the necessity to comply with the torm ater ana9ement Ordinance, this development has been taking a considerable length of time to finalize. City Manager Berlin reported on discussion with the developer and Shive-Hattery. T'y n Cae - The Parks and Recreation Commission had agreed to explore trade of a piece of public land for private property from Ty'n Cae for Storm Water Management use by the developer. It was the Council's consensus to have the Legal Department determine if this could be done legally. • formal Meeting May 23, 1977 page 2 CEMETERY FEES Cemetery Superintendent Billie Hauber presented and explained a worksheet containing 3 proposals for fees and also showing available spaces for sale at the cemetery. Vevera expressed concern for elderly people living on fixed incomes. The majority of the Council wished to set the new fees at the 3rd proposal (see worksheet). Fees will be reviewed every two years. RALSTON CREEK STORM WATER PROJECTS Public Works Director Dick Plastino discussed the six projects improve- ments which included: Johnson Street retaining wall, Happy Hollow detention site, IA -IL detention site, and 3 sewer outlets on Benton, Van Buren, and Iowa Ave. The total estimate cost is $107,000 which includes all but land acquisition. The proposed completion date will be approximately September, 1977; and on these projects, the City is procedurally correct on environmental processes. The possibility of a street connecting 7th Avenue with Sycamore was brought up. C.D.B. SANITARY AND STORM SEWERS ($80,000) City Engineer Eugene Dietz presented the plans to completely replace all the sewer pipes in the Central Business District. If the pipes connecting in serviceable condition, the City will individual. businesses are not replace them• Council came to the consensus that the water lines should also be replaced at the same time. The placement of sewers and water systems were discussed in relation to the leaving open the options available for a College/Dubuque focal point and focal point. City Manager Berlin pointed out that Council's decision to create an 8 inch street base, 24 feet wide, had already limited the ' options on the nature and location of focal point. The staff has been Council's decisions, and Public Works will working according to previous proceed on this basis. HOUSE MOVING ' After explanation of problems, by the City Manager, Council came to the to the Ordinance governing housemoving consensus to consider an amendment to allow a waiver of width limitations in special cases. ASPHALT OVERLAY AND STREET SEALING Public Works Director Plastino presented recommendations concerning Council had the option to interchange street improvements but indicated projects with the monies available. He stated chip seal was being nissdone. lurry fstreets for esed ndPexplainedgthetprocessestbylwhicheeachts Improvements on being delayed until the East-West Trunk Sewer Corridor Madison Street are has been constructed along it. The reason Gilbert Street is scheduled for an overlay is due to its rough surface, rather than to make it a part of the Area Transportation Study as a connector to North Dubuque. s,y: , In9mal Meeting May 23, 1977 Page 3 An overlay project for the alley behind the Press -Citizen would have to be assessed to property owners. It was suggested to hold off the cosmetic overlay on North Dubuque and Linn until the downtown area has been developed. Council discussed the difference in cost and advantages and disadvantages between the various techniques. The majority of the Council came to the consensus to use chip seal on all streets rather than slurry seal. The Public Works staff will look at priorities of need concerning other streets and report back to Council. MORMON TREK BOULEVARD Regarding the improvement of Mormon Trek, 4 feet of the sidewalk/bicycle path will be constructed now; and as future developments appear, they will be required to put in the additional 4 feet. Dietz mentioned since this street is a major collector, it would be desirable to obtain a large right-of-way. Although Councilmembers asked to have this project completed before football season, it will probably be impossible. Council recessed at 3:10 P.M. for break. LINDQUIST CENTER PHASE II Dick Gibson introduced Howard Jones, Dean of College of Education; Jim Lindbery, Geography Department; Al Henken, Assistant Dean from College of Education; and Ken Weerts, Architect from firm of Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill. Gibson explained the process by which the plans for Lind- quist II were derived. He discussed the design framework and building program.' In considering the development of the five possible site areas, the University took into consideration traffic circulation; 4 bicycles;°pedestrian and transit destination; parking issues and general campus planning issues. He presented a handout which visualized the site, and outlined six points keyed to it. He noted that in the future buildings could be built along the entire north part of the two block area extending from Capitol to Front Street. The University would like to have 'portions of Capitol and College closed for pedestrians and Madison Street to be utilized by the buses. Gibson explained that they . tried to locate the 3 major areas pf open green space in areas of interest. He discussed the possiblity of constructing internal, climatized links between buildings at the 2nd floor level, otherwise known as skyways, or even buildings, and their plans to limit vehicular access to these buildings. Mr..Weertz discussed and presented a scale model of the ' structure and indicated the materials and design to be used were essentially the same as used in Lindquist Center I. He further stated the height of the building was held down, and parking and access would be off Burlington. Future expansion, if made, would be made toward Capitol and College Streets. They are studying ways to minimize use of the traffic entrance on Burlington because of the problems pointed out by City Staff. Gibson `{ outlined their proposed time schedule and noted risks of phased construc- tion.- Council favored approval of the Lindquist Center plans contingent on a waiver of a 20 foot setback off Madison Street at tomorrow night's _ meeting. formal Meeting May 23, 1977 page 4 URBAN RENEWAL City Manager Berlin indicated there will be an amendment to the proposed Resolution closing streets stating that College and Dubuque Streets will be restricted to use by pedestrians and necessary delivery and emergency vehicles. Selzer requested the phrase 'Delivery vehicles will be permitted to cross Dubuque Street at the alley between Washington and College Streets' be added to the amendment. Council discussed strategy for disposition of parcels. Urban Redevelopment Coordinator Paul Glaves stated someone has expressed genuine interest concerning each of the parcels to be marketed. He proceeded to explain final clustering recommendations from Zuchelli. Selzer asked that the provision which begins, 'Provided for publicly owned off-street parking...' be changed by deleting the phrase, '1600 to 2000 cars' and adding in its place the phrase, '1300 to 2000 cars.' There were no objections. Council discussed the subsurface of the mall streets, and the majority wished not to use Dubuque as a transit mall. WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT City Engineer Dietz presented information concerning scheduled site for the Waste Water Treatment Plant. He indicated the City's permit to discharge in the river will expire in 1979 and that the City is in the process of obtaining Federal funds from the State to upgrade our system. If 'everything progresses as planned in the three phases, construction may started in a little over a year. The Public Works Department got a late start on the project due to lack of rain. The schedule is tight due to'deadlines; and although E.P.A. & D.E.Q. have indicated in con- versations with Dietz to disregard the target date, they will not confirm this fact in writing. Dietz further indicated plans are being prepared to.obtain funding for projects to upgrade other areas such as contributary sewers to corridor sewers so that when monies become available they may be submitted to D.E.Q. He presented a map designating the alternative sites for the new plant, which are along Sand Road between 2 miles south and 5 miles south along the Iowa River. To be federally funded, the project must be cost effective. The northernmost site would be most cost effective. HEATING & COOLING SYSTEM AT CIVIC CENTER City Manager Berlin stated staff will proceed with the recommendations previously given to improve the system using Revenue Sharing funds unless otherwise directed. Several Councilmembers were in favor of including the option of adding a heat pump and solar equipment in the future. .It was the consensus of Council, upon recommendation of Perret, to refer the recommendations for improvement of the system to the Resources Conservation Commission for a report back to Council after their next meeting. M.B.O. HANDBOOKS Administrative Assistant Linda Schreiber led the discussion of the handbook entitled, "Self Evaluation of Governing Body." She introduced Rob Polasky, who is working for National Association of Counties and • In9mal Meeting May 23, 1977 Page 5 with I.C.M.A. She also mentioned that it would have been beneficial to use this book in the beginning of the program. Several Councilmembers commented they liked the handbook but felt Council were already doing _ most of the suggested items. Schreiber summarized comments from staff concerning evaluation of Council, which Council discussed. Council agreed it would be advantageous to have a retreat prior to budget time with Clayton Ringgenberg as facilitator. AGREEMENT WITH TY'N CAE Public Works Director Dick Plastino explained the terms of the proposed agreement concerning storage of stormwater. Council approved of the contract provided the developer would develop erosion control. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adjourn to executive session to discuss property acquisition. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. (5:05 P.M.) The minutes of this meeting are recorded on Reel #77-17. qty .+ -. 1 v4 MINUTES OF OFFICI.AL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL JUNE 14, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ . Cumulative.cost for this calendar year for sai�ublication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. session, 6/1T777; 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: deProsse, Foster, Perret, Selzer. Absent: Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera. Mayor Pro tem deProsse presiding. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, that the following items & recomms. in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as presented: Approval of off. actions, reg. Council meeting, 5/31/77, subject to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Housing Comm.- 6/1/77; Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Comm.-5/23/71; Bd. of Appeals-4/24/77; Human Rights Comm.-5/23/77; P&Z Comm.-6/2/77; Civil Serv. Comm.-6/3/77. Permit Res., Res. Bk. 40, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. #77-187, p. 355, Approving Class C Beer Permit Application for Whiteway Supermarket, 212 S. Clinton St. Res. #77-188, p. 356, Approving Class C Liquor Control License Application for Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market St. Res. #77-189, pp. 357-358, Approving Cigarette Permits. Motions setting _public hearings: Vacation of portion of Parsons Ave. on 6/28/77 & ord. amending Chap. 8.10, Zoning Ord., by adding definitions and space requirements for businesses and by adding to duties of Bd. of Adjustment on 7/5/77, at 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Motion to approve disbursements for 4/1- 30/77, in the amount of $1,044,327.68, subject to audit, as recomm. by Finance Dir. Correspondence: Emily Stoughton, re taxicab meters, and Jay Honohan re Council procedures conc. subdivs., referred to City Mgr. Advisory memo from Traffic Eng. re removal of parking on No. side of Wayne Ave. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. Mayor Pro tem deProsse announced that the application period for appointment for the unexpired term ending 3/1/78 on the Comm. on Community Needs would be extended until this fall. Public Hearing was held on the Plans, Specifica- tions,.etc. for the Architectural Barriers Contract. Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer to defer RES. APPROVING PLANS, SPECS, CONTRACT & ESTIMATED COST FOR ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS CONTRACT. Motion carried, 4/0, Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to defer the 1st consideration on the ORD. AMENDING SOLID WASTE ORD. TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNCIL, BY RES., MAY ESTABLISH FEES FOR STORAGE, COLLECTION, TRANS- PORTATION, PROCESSING & DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTES AND AMENDING ORD. #2790, SEC VI, BY ADDING NEW SUBSECTION THERETO. Motion carried, 3/1, Selzer voting 'no', Balmer,.Neuhauser & Vevera absent. Moved byy Ferret, seconded by Foster,.that the ORD. AMENDING MUN. CODE OF IOWA CITY' BY' REVISING THE LIMITATIONS UPON THE SIZE OF HOUSES TO BE MOVED & AMENDING ORD. #2469, SEC. II'I (5.20.2 OF THE MUN. CODE OF IOWA CITY) be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 4/0, Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. 1st consideration given. Moved by Foster, seconded by Ferret, that ORD. #77-2839, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 114-115, AMENDING ZONING ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING THE USE REGS. FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM C2 ZONE TO R3B ZONE (Vogel property) be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. Ord. adopted. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to defer for one week the 2nd consideration of the ORD. AMENDING THE MUN. CODE OF IOWA CITY BY PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE REG, ON TAXICABS WITHIN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. Motion carried, 4/0, Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Ferret, that the ORD. AMENDING ORD. #76-2801 BY PROVIDING FOR THE — ESTABLISHMENT OF FEES & CHARGES WITH REGARD TO DELINQUENT WATER SERV. ACCOUNTS be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. lst consideration given. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to defer the RES. ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF FEES WITH REGARD TO DELINQUENT WATER SERV. ACCOUNTS until the ORD. PROVIDING FOR FEES is considered for the 3rd consideration. Motion carried, 4/0, Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-190, Res. Bk. 40, p. 359, APPROVING PREL. & FINAL PLAT OF LOVETINSKY SUBDIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-191, Res. Bk. 40, pp. 360-374, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH SHIVE-HATTERY & ASSOCS. FOR BRIDGE DESIGN SERVS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Ferret, to adopt RES. #77-192, Res. Bk. 40, p. 375, AWARDING CONTRACT & APPROVING BOND FOR THE MUSCATINE AVE. PROJ.- to Metro Pavers, Inc., of Iowa City, subj to approval by Fed. Hwy. Adm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-193, Res. Bk. 40, pp. 376-378, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND CITY' CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON CO./MUN. CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY. Affirmative roll: call vote unanimous on the Res., 4/0, Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-19.4, Res. Bk. 40, pp. 379-380, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE 6TH AMENDATORY TO ANNUAL CONTRI- BUTIONS CONTRACT FQR.SEC. 23 LEASING OF PRIVATE ACCOMMODATIONS (Housing Prog.). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. Movedby Perret, seconded by Poster, to adopt EXECUTIONI95OF,ANNUALRes.BCONTRIBUTIONSI-395CONTRACT (plasterG Sec. 8 Annual Contributions Contract # KC 90331. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. Regarding the Res. Authorizing and Directing Submission of an Application for a Public Housing Prog. Mayor Pro tem deProsse pointed out that she had changed her position and read a prepared statement outlining her reasons for voting against the proposal. Moved by Foster and seconded by Perret to table Items #22, #23, and #24, items relating to the application. There were no Council objections to making of statements by the Staff and the public, and Housing Coordinator Lyle Seydel advised that the public hearing set for 6/28/77 will apply also for any future applications for public housing. Statements were made favoring the proposal by John Morrissey, Harry Baum, Clemens Erdahl, Councilman Perret, City Mgr. Berlin & Housing Coordinator Seydel. Others commenting were.Robt. Welsh, Caroline Embree, & Councilmembers not favoring the proposal, Selzer and Foster. The effect of not submitting an application in relation to .the Housing Assistance Plan and on future HCDA funding was discussed. Vote to table, unanimous, 4/0, Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES: 77-196, Res. Bk. 40,.pp. 396-400, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND CITY CLERK TO CERTIFY AN AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE U OF I CONC. SEWER SERVS. PROVIDED TO THE U OF I. Affirmative roll tali vote unanimous, 4/0, Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried, 4/0. (8:50 P.M.) . For a more detailed & complete description of Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office of City Clerk and Finance Department. s/CAROL dePROSSE, MAYOR PRO TEM s/ABBIE STO FUS, CITY CLERK 6/28/77 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 13, 1977 1:00 P.M. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: June 13, 1977, 1:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse, Perret, Selzer, Foster. ABSENT: Neuhauser, Vevera. Mayor Pro tem deProsse presiding. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stoflus, others as noted under agenda items. ZONING APPLICATIONS Senior Planner Don Schmeiser.was present to discuss the following applications: Lovetinsky Subdivision - Schmeiser stated that the right-of-way would be on t is street, as it is an extension of Scott Blvd. Council's decision was to have 100' right-of-way on Scott south to Highway 6. Schmeiser suggested that 100' for major arterials should be looked into at a later date. 'Parsons Avenue Vacation - Property was not properly vacated several years ago. The owner has been paying taxes on it. This would make legal title clear. Council decided to waive the fee and charge the v applicant only the costs of publication, and out-of-pocket fees. LSNRD-ACT - Planning and Zoning has approved the innovation parking r —sign. Amendment to Parkin Re ulations in CBS Zone - Schmeiser explained in etas ow t e or Hance would appy to the three categories, noting that it is an interim ordinance to be adopted prior to the + Comprehensive Plan. The City Manager explained that this ordinance is closer to the Comprehensive Plan than the one we are using. Helpful suggestions from the Building Inspector were incorporated, and several of the local businesses affected were contacted about the effect on the parking. Schmeiser was directed to prepare a y, press release on the kinds of changes proposed. AGENDA - Councilman Balmer called attention to changing of position by Councilwoman deProsse on the matter of the application for public housing, resulting In only three votes for the "project. He advised that he would vote against items 022, #23, and #24, all resolutions on public housing. The City Manager advised that the taxicab ordinance amendments were not finalized, so the ordinance will be deferred another week. The City Clerk advised that City Engineer Dietz had made a correction in the • Oormal Meeting June 13, 1977 Page 2 informal minutes of May 23rd, Page 2, third paragraph. The words, 'and assess the business owner' should be deleted. Council questioned and discussed with Dietz the correction, but it was decided that regarding the sewer and water connections that need to be replaced, the Engineers would go in an talk to each businessman, and on an individual basis try to recover expenses. The minutes will be corrected, as requested. EXCAVATION ORDINANCE Public Works Director Dick Plastino called attention to his memo on the ordinance in the June 10th packet. Our present ordinance does not address today's problems. The slides shown illustrated conditions resulting from present practices. Council discussed alternatives to the cash performance deposit. There was consensus that the utility companies should put up the deposit as well as private contractors. The City Manager will investigate putting the deposit in an interest bearing fund, and paying the interest back to the contractor. It was suggested that the public hearing be set at the Council meeting on the 21st. ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS PROJECT John Benz and Dick Kruse of Hansen Lind Meyer were present to discuss the addition of two toilet and shower rooms for use by handicapped persons, by.converting a storage room, and the elevator would be located in:the center stairwell at the Recreation Center. The Parks and Recreation Department will be making a large curb cut at the north side of the RecreationBuilding, and installing a ramp at the west door of the building„in August or September. Regarding the rest of the program, the ry Civic Center and Library improvements have been deleted, and Program Coordinator. Julie Vann stated that the project will be reassessed. The parking portion is about ready, and the telephone problems are being Y. corrected. ' CONWAY SUBDIVISION Engineer Dietz was present to discuss the sewer problem. He stated that Amerex will be allowed to build an apartment complex as per the Court decision. There have been no complaints of back-up in the homes serviced z by ,the Kimball/Dubuque Lift Station. Conway Subdivision would provide about 4% of the flow at the lift station, at the treatment plant, it 7 would be 4/10 of a percent, The Conway property has been assessed for sewer three different times, a reduced total of $10,000. The engineers hope that construction will start on the E/W Corridor Sewer by next spring. .Properties previously serviced by the Whiting Lift Station were rerouted and empty into the Kimball/Dubuque lift station. Costs for the proposed E/W Sewer have risen from 1.78 million to 4 million dollars, from the time it was first planned until now. Dietz advised that when the line upstream from the K/D lift station fills up, it just takes longer for the pumping station to work. Probably all 27 houses would be built before the proposed sewer line was in. The City could attempt to return the sewer assessments to the developer. The item will be added to the agenda. • Armal Meeting June 13, 1977 Page 4 For Item #15, Resolution Establishing Schedule of Fees with regard to Delinquent Water Service Accounts, it was suggested that the fee should be $10. It was explained that $3 is the actual cost. Another suggestion was to have the ordinance state that a fee could be changed to reflect inflations, or that the fee would always be the actual cost of providing the service. The City Manager will investigate. The City Manager reported that the City has not heard back from the State regarding the Mormon Trek project. He called attention to the ,,. Ordinance and Resolution on Solid Waste, Item N9 and #110. The fee will be 39t a' month as per budget discussions, and the resolution will need to be adopted the last week in June for implementation on July 1st. Councilman Selzer noted that he would be voting against this fee. As Councilman Balmer will also be absent at the meeting on the 14th, these items will be deferred. Setting the landfill fee by Resolution was questioned and the Transit fees are not set by Resolution. `Councilman Perret will be absent at the June 27th meeting. Councilman Foster will be absent from the June 27th and 28th meeting. Meeting adjourned, 3:00 P.M. The minutes of this meeting are recorded on Reel -N 19. r N ) ( A