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Home My WebLink About1977-06-21 Minutes NumberedJUNE 21, 1977 ` 7:30 P.M. • Iowa City Council, reg. meeting, 6/21/77, 7:30 P.M., at the C'iv'ic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, foster, Perrat (7:35 P.M.), Selzer. Absent: Neuhauser, Vevera. Mayor Pro tem deProsse presiding. Employee Service Awards were given to the following employees by Mayor Pro tem deProsse and Adm. Asst. Linda Schreiber: 30 yrs. of service, Charles Klumforth (Public Works); 25 yrs. of service, George Wood (Public Works); 20 yrs. of service, Bob Keating (Fire Dept.) and Paul Dvorsky (Public Works); 15 yrs. of service, Dennis Shetler (Rec•- reation), Eugene Wissink (Fire Dept.), and Loren Teggatz (Police Dept.); 10 yrs. of service, Frank Farmer and Don Slothower (Public Works), and Mayne Fjelstad (Fire Dept.); 5 yrs. of service, Dale Brown, Sr., William Dollman, Lester Gardner, Clarence Ishman, Arlo Fry, Harold plass and Edward Roskup, Sr. (all from Transit); Bernard Dolezal and John Garner (Public Works); Dennis Kraft (Community Development); Dale Miller (Fire Dept.); Paul Sueppel (Police Dept.). Other employees not present were: 30 yrs. service, Robert Parrott and Glenn Stimmel (Fire Dept.); 15 yrs. service, Sylvester Neuzil (Public Works); Ronald I•Ihittaker (Fire Dept.); 10 yrs. service, Theodore Anderson and Charles Schmadeke (Public Norls ); Thomas Crowley and Ronald Evans (Police Dept.); Kenneth Hudachek and James Giesking (Fire Dept.); 5 yrs. service, Victor Clime, Ral ph Cox, Craig Lihs, James Linn and Ed Schultz (all from Police Dept.); Daniel Crandall and Dolores Kelly (Finance); Donald Fabian, Ronald Flake, Nathan Hopkins, Robert Maske, Daphne Fuhrmeister, James Dryant (all from Fire Dept.); Robert Edberg and Richard Nardenburg (Public Works); Steffi Hite (Community Development); Mary Estle, Jeannette Carter, Joan 'fucker (Library). The Mayor Pro tem expressed Council's appreciation for these employees contributions to the City, and also for all other City employees. Hayne Begley, 804 Ronalds, appeared cont. the�urchase of the liavek property. City Mgr. Neal Berlin related action taken by Counci and eco that the City will not proceed to acquire the property, because of the appraisal price. Begley asked that a legal opinion be' Sought re appraising at a proposed zoning. The Mayor Pro tern will set up a meeting M th the City's special attorney William Meardon and interested persons to explain the procedure used. Others appearing were Albers: Soucek, £30.1 Brown-, and P&Z Comm. Jane Jakobsen, who related P&7_'s denial of a rezoning to R3 Zone for that property. Mayor Pro tem deProsse proclaimed the wk. of 6/16-26 as National Tennis Wk. u •- Sherman Hocks tetler, 409 2nd Ave., appeared cont. a problem with a building permit. The City Mgr. advised he would investigate and contact 1260 Mr. Hockstetler. City Clerk Abbie Stolfus requested that a Res. Approving a Class C Liquor Permit renewal for Gabe & Walkers be added to the Consent: Agenda. Robt. Uelsh, 2526. field Rd., appeared question .issuance procedure: on licenses in re w litter problems. If complain. are received by thn J Police Dept., the matter is brought to Council's attention. Moved by %z 6 Selzer, secondee; by Balmer, that the following items and rocumm. an the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as presented and amended: Approval of official actions, reg. Council meeting, 6/7/77, subject to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Library Bd.-5/27/71; Civil Serv./.2 6,2 . Comm. -6/7/77; Bd. of Adjust. -5/26/77. 1263 126�i Permit Res. Bk. 40, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. #,`7/•-191, p. 401, Approving'Class B Liquor License application, and Res. 177- 198, p. 402, Approving'Class B Sunday Sales Application for Howard ' / 2 6S Johnson Co. & McLean Enterprises, 1.1. Dodge St. Res. 11/7-199, P. 403, Approving' C Liquor License, & Res. 17'17-200, p. X104, Approving Application for�Sunday Sales for the Mi 11 Restaurant, 120 /266 E. Burlington. Res. 1777-201, p. 405, Approving Class C Liquor License application for3F.0. Eagles ,',695, 225 May. 1. Res. 1177- a /;Z6 202, p. 406, Approving Class C Liquor License application for 4 Copper Dollar, 211 Iowa Ave. Res. #,'77-203, p. 407, Approving v 1.269 issuance ofsDancing Permit for Eagles ;"695. Res. 1177-204, pp. 403-s /.26 409, ApprovingcCigarette Permits. Res. 1777-205, p. 410, Approving s 1.:270. Class C Liquor Permit Application for'Gabe & Walker's, 330 E. y 1271 Washington. Setting Public Hearings: Res. 77-206, Res. Bk. 40, p. 411, on Excavation Ord.; Res. 1777-207, Res. Bk. 40, p. 412, on Plans, Specs, etc. for lPffPrson/Market Signalization Project-FAUS; both on 6/28/77. Correspondence: Referred to City Mgr.: G. Berriman, P.t al, cont. ! student -run coop. housing on Grant Ave. Ct.;zBd. Dir. Free Environ- ment re College St & Blackhaec, Mini -parks, &also from3Gerald 1 dal r -4. Reeder re mowing of r -o -w adjacent to his home. fligibiFi certification list.forsfirefighter position from Civil 8erv. Comm.,i T ,Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ideuhauser & Vevera absent. Mayor Pro tem deProsse formally announced the above public hearings - Councilman Perret asked that the Area Tranu Stud be scheduled for informal discussion, which will be done, probably in a month. He repeated his complaint about dirt that contractors spill in the sts., especially around Oakcrest. This complaint will be reported to Pubitr Works. Councilman Foster asked whether or not the City had any jurisdiction cone. the problem in Crand Ave. Ct. letter. The City Mgr, advised that the matter has been referred to the City legal staff. Councilman Foster also reported on a tree log left on the parkway on Market St:, for several days. The City hlgr. will call it to the attention of the City Forester. Councilman Balmer suggested that citizens of Iowa City practice water conservation methods. The City Mgr. will ask the staff to c10 so. Gity 1dgr. Berlin called attention to thetlguciagllSS]�J;Llice Plan, its require- ments and goals, in relation to the HCDA Block Gra111: . Ile had stated that the staff would pursue alternatives to meet t1lelose goals. It was. determined that in 45-60 days, the Staff would come back wil:h information for Council as discussed. Mayor Pro 'tem deProsse announced that the Comp. Plan Coord. Comm_. would be discussing multi- famil�:inq d•isl:r�irts /2 %c/ at their next meeting. City Mgr. Neal Berlin advised that on 6/23-24 he mould be attending an ACNA meeting on Zero Based Budgeting. 1.2S10 Public Clearing was held on the Vacation of S. 120' of Alley between Dubuque & Linn Sts., on N. side of Prentiss St. vn to reten Ton of it utility easement, in Block 9, C.S.A. as requested by Ilm. Kerfoot. No 12-91 - one appeared. Public Hearing was held on the amendments to the FY77 Budget, ending 6/30/77. Mayor Pro tem deProsse pointed out that the Council had briefly discussed these amerlment5 at the informal meeting. No oqe appeared. 1282 eow rcv-t C.M • As suggested changes had been incorporated into the Taxicab Ord., the revised ord., ORD. AMENDING THE MUN. CODE BY PROVIDING FOR A CONP. REG. OF TAXICABS WITHIN THE CITY OF I041A CITY, AND REPEALING MUN. CODE 67.1 THRU 67.14, was moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 1zS3 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, that the ORD. A14ENDI14G MUN. CODE BY REVISING LIMITATIONS UPON THE SIZE OF HOUSES TO BE MOVED, AI4D AMEllDING ORD. €2469, SEC. III, OF MUN. CODE, be considered and given 2nd vote -for passage. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 5/0, Weuhauser & �Z 8 Vevera absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, that the ORD. AMENDING ORD. #76- 2801 BY PROVIDING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF FEES AND CHARGES WITH REGARD TO DELINQUENT 14ATER SERV. ACCTS., be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Affirmative roll cal3 vote was unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent. — City Mgr. Berlin reported on Admin. problems which would be encountered if the Ord. on Solid Waste could not be implemented by 7/1. Council discussed county residents Free use of the landfill. There was not a majority who wished to consider the ord., so it will be added to the agenda next week. I•loved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-208, 11k. 40, p. 413, ACCEPTING WEST PARK LIFT STATION as constructed by Jim Schroeder Constr., Bellevue, & recoma. by Public Works. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent. — Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. 177-209, Bk. 40, P. 414, REPEALING TAPPING FEE, by repealing Res. #73-17, on Arbor Dr. relief sewer, as recornm. by Public Works and Legal Dept. Affirmative / roll call vote was unanimous, 5/0 Neuhauser & Vevera absent. page Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RES. 1177-210, 111., p. 415, APPROVIiIG PREL. PLAT OF RESUBDIV. OF PORT101 OF LOT 30, CUPildAY'S SUBD. City hlgr. Berlin advised that the vacation of a portion of 'Virginia Dr.' would be necessary, and that the Ord. would be on next: week's agenda. Council discussed width of street with developer ih•uce Glasgow, and waiver for 25' width. The developer will put in sidewalk in the vacated area from Buresh to Oaklawn. Upon roll call Balmer, deProsse, Foster and Selzer voted 'aye', Perrot voted 'no'. Motion carried, 4/1. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. 1177-211, Bk. 40, p. 416, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER Ii•IPROVEMENTS, in Westwiuds Subd., except lines 7-7A & IOB2-1083; Westwinds Dr. Extension Sewer; Ilawkeye tits. Subd.; & Scott Blvd. San. Sewer Ext., as recomm. by Public Works. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent. 1?90 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster to adopt RES. 1177-212, Bk. 40, p. 417, AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO READVERTISE FOR BIDS on the College/ Dubuque Niall Storm and San. Sewer Proj. for 7/6/77. No bids were received at the 6/15/77 letting. Council discussed reopening of College & Dubuque Sts. City i•igr. Berlin explained plans to connect parking behind Perineys with the College St. Parking Lot, and cant. of the contract with Jensen Contracting, in prep. for constr. work downtown. After discussion, Berlin stated that there was not concurrence for the Staff to proceed & he would temporarily withdraw the notice to Jensen. Affirmative roll call vote on the Res. was unanimous, 5/0, ileuhauser & Vevera absent. _ Robt. Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Rd., appeared questioning the procedure used to establish a fair rate for purchase of Hickory Hill Park addition. Mayor Pro tem deProsse responded. Parks & Rec. Comanr. Flo Stockman noted Comm. approval. Discussion included: option by Pat (larding & constr. of Windsor lits. 4th Addn.; possible use for arboretum, FA need for cost figures on; 80 acres of present park in cemetery land. Richard Johnson, 1906 Winston Dr. appreared. (loved by Perrot, seconded Iky Selzer to adopt Res. 77-213, Bk. 40, pp. 418-419, ESTABLISHING JUST COMP. FOR CDBG LAND ACQUISITION AT HICKORY HILL PARK. Affirmative roll �2 call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent. k Moved by Foster, seconded by Perrot, to adopt Res. 1171•-214, Bk. 40, pp. A20-441, AUTHORIZING LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY OF IOWA CITY AND I.C. ASSN. OF PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL t`610, TO BE EFFECTIVE 7/1/77 THRU 6/30/78. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent. 1.2 I.loved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt Res. 1177-v'.15, 13k. 40, pp. 442-451, ESTABLISHING POSITIONS BY PAY RANGE FOR THE CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL OF THE CITY OF IOWA O.M. CITY, IOWA FOR FY78. Affirmative roll �Z call vote unanimous, 5/0, N f h+�e er FVevera absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perrot, to adopt RES. 1177-216, 131:, 40, p. 452, ON UNCLASSIFIED SALARIES & COMP. FOR FY78, 13EGIIIIII14G 7/1/77. This includes the City Attorney, City Clerk a City Manager salaries. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser A Vevera absent..42 9s- I 0 0 Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn to Spec. Meeting of G/28/77, at 1:30 P.M. in Council Chambers, for receipt of bids on $3,015,000 Gen. Obligation Bonds, & adoption of Res. Authorizing Debt Serv. Levy. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Fleuhauscr & Vevera absent. Meeting adjourned, 9:30 P.H. 2 L76 — ABBI[ STOLFUS, CITY CLERK Tape recorded on Reels 1177-18 & 20. OBOE dePROSSE, FIAYOR PRO TEI4 v DATE: June 17, 1977 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet 1976 Annual Report of Iowa City Public Library /-?,9 7 Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Gunnette Property, 512 North Gilbert Street 0,79 b. Unclassified Employees; FY 78 12917 c. ..Proposed Travel Policy 9 3 0 0 Copy of letter from the City Manager to area legislators concerning application of sales and use tax law. /130/ Memorandum from CDBG Program Coordinator regarding third year CDBG application amendments. Memoranda from the Director of Public Works: a. Interim solutions to Highway 6/Keokuk/Hollywood traffic congestion pro�em. b. Public Hearing on Excavation Ordinance Copy of letter to Director of Public Works from DOT.regarding status of Highway 518. Financial.Summary, May Letter from Thomas J. Cilek regarding property of Jerry Cilek, 1926111afor Drive. 7 Minutes of staff meeting', May 25, 1977. 1309 May monthly report for the Department of Human Relations. Articles: a. Enriching experience: being a.Pal �� b. Subsidy for taxis c. Futuristic garbage plant may be junked /3/,7 - LETTER 3/2LETTER FROM WILLIAM SUEPPEL RE WITHDRAWAL FOR REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR NAIL. AAU JUNIOR OLYMPICS LETTER FROM JCRPC RE ACTIONS CONC. ATS 131Y POLICY COMM. SUMMARY STATEMENT ON AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY 13 /,�r MINUTES 0F CITIZENS ADVISORY COMM. ON TRANSPORTATION FOR 5/4/7P, /.3/6 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM June 28, 1977 Tuesday 1:30 P.M. - Special Council meeting to open bonds. A quorum of the Council is imperative. 2:00 P.M. - 'Discuss design plans for College and Dubuque Street Mall with Sasaki and Associated Engineers. 7:30 P,M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers July 4, 1977 Monday HOLIDAY July 5, 1977 Tuesday_ 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers DATE: June 17, 1977 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Informal Session Agendas June 20, 1977 Monday 1:00 - 4:30 P.M. 1:00 P.M. - Review zoning applications 1:15 P.M. - Review Council agenda 1:30 P.M. - Discuss Human Services Planning - Johnson County Regional Planning Commission (Johnson County Board of Supervisors has been invited to attend this meeting. Animal control and parking on Clinton Street east of the Courthouse will also be discussed.) 2:30 P.M• - Discuss urban renewal property tax situation and ownership of street right-of-way - City Attorney 3:00 P.M. - Discuss budget amendments - Finance Director 3:15 P.M. - Discuss travel policy - City Manager 3:45 P.M. - Executive session to discuss property acquisition June 21, 1977 Tuesday 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers June 27, 1977 Monday 1:30 - 4:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. - Review zoning applications 1:45 P.M. - Review Council agenda 2:00 P.M. - Discuss Design Review Committee ordinance - Design Review Comnitt 3:00 P.M. - Discuss intersection of Highway 6/Keokuk/Hollywood - Director of Public Works 3:30 P.M. Discuss B.D.I. - Director of Public Works June 28, 1977 Tuesday 1:30 P.M. - Special Council meeting to open bonds. A quorum of the Council is imperative. 2:00 P.M. - 'Discuss design plans for College and Dubuque Street Mall with Sasaki and Associated Engineers. 7:30 P,M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers July 4, 1977 Monday HOLIDAY July 5, 1977 Tuesday_ 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers Pending List Budget Process Resource Recovery, Coralville and University of Iowa Collective Bargaining Risk Management Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code Site Improvements Comprehensive Plan 1 DATE: June 17, 1977 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet 1976 Annual Report of Iowa City Public Library Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Gunnette Property, 512 North Gilbert Street b. Unclassified Employees, FY 78 / 29.7 a D c...Proposed Travel Policy Copy of letter from the City Manager to are /30/ legislators concerning application of sales and use tax law. Memorandum from CDBG Program Coordinator regarding third year CDBG application amendments. Memoranda from the Director of Public Works: a. Interim solutions to Highway 6/Keokuk/Hollywood traffic congestion 33oi b. Public Hearing on Excavation Ordinance Copy of letter to Director of - Public Works from DOT, regarding status of Hi gh w y 518. "Financial.Summary, May -107.7-=-1304 Letter from Thomas J. Cilek regarding property of Jerry Cilek, 1926'Hafor Drive. ,7 Minutes of staff meeting', May 25, 1977. May monthly report for the Department of Human Relations. Articles: a. Enriching experience: being a.Pal b. Subsidy for taxis 3 �� c. Futuristic garbage plant may be junked 131,V, LETTER FROM WILLIA14 SUEPPEL RE WITHDRAWAL FOR REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR NATL. AAU JUNIOR OLYMPICS LETTER FROM JCRPC RE ACTIONS CONC. ATS POLICY COMM. SUMMARY STATEMENT ON AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY 1 3/ 5 MINUTES OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMM. ON TRANSPORTATION FOR 5/4/77'• 1.316