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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-06-28 Council Minutes*NOTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF *CIL JUNE 28, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for saTdpu6lication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. sess o�6/28/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Atty. Bob Downer appeared on behalf of the builders and contractor for bldg. on Linn/College corner, requesting that the current arrangement be extended until 9/15/77, for lease of lot behind Penney Bldg. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to extend said lease until 9/15/77 for Jensen's use. Motion carried unanimously. Max Yocum appeared conc. injunction re dumping on N. Gilbert property. City Mgr. Berlin explained the City's action. Yocum also objected to the proposed landfill charges. ,•• Mayor Neuhauser requested a motion to describe action resulting from the informal presentation on 6/28 by Consultant Don Zuchelli and others re College/Dubuque Pedestrian Mall. City Clerk Abbie Stolfus condensed the items conc. the alternatives as follows: No objections to the 10' lease spaces in front of properties; All agreed with Option "C'; as recomn. by the consultants; Agreement to ,use of only a. sub -grade and base for extra load- bearing 12' portion of paving; Majority acceptance of 45 degree angle cut off NE College corner of Dubuque mini -park parcel & NW Washington/Dubuque mini -park, parcel boundary descriptions to be rewritten; Agreement to use an interim treatment at east end'of College for garden type area, assuming Library site behind Penney Store; Agree- ment that consultants move ahead, presenting final preliminary plan on July 25; No apparent problems with general area for special feature or all - season multi -use concept. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that Council adopt Plan C, incorporating S` the above options. Citizens appearing favoring the mini -parks were: Steve Friedkin, for. Free Environment; Bob Burchfield for Ia. PIRG; Robin Potter; Mark Hardt, Robt. Welsh, appeared re public housing need. Roll call on the motion carried, i 7/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to change the date on Page 7, so that plans will be submitted by July 25. Motion carried, unanimously. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret to adopt RES. N77-218, Bk. 40, pp. 456-488, APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING/ARCHITECTURAL SERVS. with Assoc. Engineers, Inc..as amended. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilman Foster asked that the letter from Laura Lovell re retention of mini -parks be added to the. Consent Calendar. Moved by Foster, seconded •;. by Selzer, that the following items & recomn. in ,. the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: `Ipproval of off. actions, reg.ncil meeting, 6/14/77, subj. to correc on, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: CCN -6/7/71; P&R Comm. -6/8/77; Comprehensive Plan Comm. - 6/9/71; Riverfront Conn. -6/15/77; Resources Conserv. Comm -6/15/77; P&Z Comm. -6/16/77; Bd. of Adjust -6/8/77. Permit Res., Res. Bk. 40, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. #77-219, p. 489, Approving Class C Beer Permit application for Bill's I- 80 DX. Res. #77-220, pp. 490-491, Approving Cigarette Permits. Res. #77-221, p. 492, Approving Class C Liquor Control License Application and Res. #77-222, p. 493, Approving Class C Liquor Control Sunday Sales License for Louis Pasteur's, 5 S. Dubuque. Motion approving application from NW Bell Telephone for permit for constr. of underground phone line in r -o -w 1st Ave. & 6 Bypass. Res. #77-223, Res. Bk. 40, p. 494, setting public hearing on 7/12/77. 7:30 P.M., Council Chambers, on plans, specs., form of contract, & estimated costs for Mercer Park Ball Diamond Lighting. Correspondence: Kenneth Bunch, re Human Rights Ord. Mrs. C. Dave Funk, re weeds at 1600 Blk. of Broadway; Alan J. Horowitz, U.A.Y. Bd., re experience & impressions as bd. member; referred to City Mgr. Willis Bywater, re request for waiver of 1 wk. review period for LSNRD. Laura Lovell, re retention of mini -parks. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Neuhauser officially announced the above public hearing. Mayor Neuhauser declared that the public hearing open to obtain public input and reaction on proposal that the City participate in a Public Housing Prog. Those appearing favoring public housing were: Agnes Kuhn, for Assn. Campus Ministers; Don Standley, Harry Baum, Dale Barker, Robin Potter, Robt. Welsh, David Smithers, Jim Rigsby, Kathy Hanika for PIRG; Irvin Pfab, and Stan Blum. Council - members expressed their personal views. Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse that the.City Mgr. be directed to work toward a Housing Workshop, with staffinembers & Mr. Welsh. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse to delete Welsh name from previous motion. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Selzer seconded by Foster to accept statements presented by Welsh, Osbourne and Kuhn. Motion carried unanimously. Parks & Rec. Conn.'s recomm. that a fee of $1.00 be charged for reservation permits for tennis courts, was discussed. Conc. the Resources Conserv. Comm. recomm. re the computer study for Civic Center, Comm. Denniger was present to explain the misinter- preten of their minutes. The City. will check with RCC to clarify what will be done. Councilman Vevera reported that a replacement for the plane at the Airport can be obtained from the Tucson Air Base & explained arrangements. The City Mgr. suggested that those available from No. or So. Dakota would be more desirable. Councilman Perret asked for permission to attend a conference in Denver on July 7/10.re state & local public policies. Three Councilmembers objected. Mayor Neuhauser noted that she would be attending the second meeting of the Nat. Comm. Dev. Committee in Milwaukee on 7/7. Councilwoman deProsse asked that a public hearing be set on the matter of Hwy. 518 as the Area Trans. Study was completed. Council decided to meet for discussion on 7/26 with Public Works Dir. Plastino. She called attention to the requests in Ralston Creek Coord. Comm. minutes, & requested that they be discussed on 7/25. Comm. Dev. Dir. Kraft advised that the agreement for the Prel. & Final LSNRD for Bywater was not satisfactory, and according to Council policy, the matter should be deferred. Asst. Atty. Bob Bowlin asked that time be scheduled at an informal session for a discussion of the report an streets and alleys in the Urban Renewal area. Public hearing was held on the Excavation Ord. Bill Grell, Robt. Welsh, and Charles Ruppert A C '1 discussed in procedures appeare . ounci with Dir. Plastino. Mayor Neuhauser announced that Item 17, the Taxicab Ord., would be discussed, at this time. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that the ORD. AMENDING THE MUN. CODE BY PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE REGULATION OF TAXICABS WITHIN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND REPEALING M.C. 67.1 THROUGH 67.14 be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Motion carried unanimously. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Taxidrivers appearing for discussion were Emory Walker and Chad Hanner. Irvin Pfab also spoke. Public hearing was held on the Jefferson/Market Signalization Proj. FAUS #M-40-30(1)--81-52 Plans, Specs., & Form of Contract & Estimated Cost; no one appeared. Public hearing was held on the vacation of Parsons.Ave., no one appeared. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, that ORD. AMENDING SOLID WASTE ORD. TO PROVIDE THAT COUNCIL, BY RES., MAY ESTABLISH FEES FOR STORAGE, COLLECTION, TRANS., PROCESSING & DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE,.& AMENDING ORD. #2790, SEC. VI, BY ADDING NEW SUBSEC. THERETO be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Motion carried, 4/3. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, deProsse, Foster. Nays: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. 1st consideration given, 4/3. Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, that the rule requiring that ords. must be considered & vote for passage at 2 Council meeos prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the 1st & 2nd consideration & vote be waived, and that the ord. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Roll call vote, motion carried, 6/1, with Councilwoman deProsse no. " Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, voting 116-117, FOR that ORD. #77-2840, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. DUBUQUETHE A&I�INNFSTSE ON NS. . !SIDE OF PRENTISS F AN ALLEY BETWEEN ST., AND TO RETAIN UTILITY EASEMENT OVER 20 -FT. WIDE ALLErollYcallfvote finally nimted a be unanimous, Councilmembers Ve ilmembers present. Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, that the rule requiring that ords. must be considered & voted on for passage at 2 Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the 1st & 2nd consideration and vote be waived, and that the ord. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: Vevera, deProsse, Perret. Motion failed, 4/3. Moved by p e that the ORD. FOR Foster, seconded by de ross , VACATION OF PORTION OF VIRGINIA DR. LOCATED BETWEEN PRAIRIE DU CHIEN RD. & OA KLAWN be considered and Iste. givenRoll call:v�AYeSte �r Balmer, Foster,motiondeProsse, 4/3. Selzer. Nays: Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. 1st consideration given, 4/3. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that It Bk 11 p 118, AMENDING ORD. ORD. #77-2841, Or . #76-2801 BY PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FEES AND CHARGES WITH REGARD TO DELINQUENT WATER SERV. ACCOUNTS be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved ESTABLISHINGeconded A SCHEDULEdOFrFEES,WIT1{defer REGARD TO DELINQUENT WATER SERV. ACCOUNTS.. Motion carried, 7/0. d d b Selzer, that Ord. Moved by. Foster, secon e119y120, AMENDING THE #77-2842, Ord. Bk. 11, PP• MUN. CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY REVISING THE LIMITATIONS UPON THE SIZE OF HOUSES TO BE MOVED AND AMENDING ORD. #2469, SEC. III (5.20.2 OF MUN. CODE) be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Foster, to correct previous actions on readings of ords. to include vote on motion, when applicable, then roll call vote on passage, the mover & seconder remaining the same. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by deProsse, secondedby Perret, Nthat CONTRACT RES. #77-224, Res. Bk. 40, p. & APPROVING PERFORMANCE BOND & INSURANCE CERTIFICATES FOR THE Affirmative rollHALT callRvoteFACING unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Aby Balmer, seconded by dePrO-oo' to adopt RES. #77-225, Res. Bk. 40, pp. 496-498, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN OVERWIDTH PAVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH WILBERT FRANTZ FOR MT. PROSPECT ADD. PT. 3. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Faster, to adopt RES. #77-226, Res. Bk. 40, pp. 499-505, TO APPROVE THE PREL. & FINAL LSNRD PLAN OF AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING PROG. INC. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Selzer, seconded by deProsse, that the ORD. #77-2843, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 121-122, AMENDING ZONING ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING THE USE REGS. OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM RIA ZONE TO R1B ZONE located east of Mormon Trek Blvd. and north of City limits adjacent to the City as requested by Ty'n Cae be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-227, Res. Bk. 40, p. 506, TO APPROVE THE PREL. LSRD PLAN, PAD PLAN AND PLAT OF TY'N CAE ADD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-228, Res. Bk. 40, pp. 507-508, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, THE I.C. LIBRARY BD., & AFSCME, LOCAL 183, AFL-CIO. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-229, Res. Bk. 40, p. 509, AMENDING SALARIES & COMPENSATION FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL, RES. #77- 215, AND PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS POSITION CHANGES. Roll. call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, deProsse, Foster. Nays: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Res. adopted, 4/3... Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES.477-230, Res. Bk. 40, p. 510, NAMING DEPOSITOR- IES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. #77-231, Res. Bk. 40, pp. 511-512, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YR. ENDING 6/30/77. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. #77-232, Res. Bk. 40, pp. 513-515, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR YOUTH SERVS. IN IOWA CITY AREA WITH YOUTH HOMES, INC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to amend the contract with the U.A.Y. Bd. so that the transfer will change from $6,140.00 quarterly to $2,148.33 monthly. Motion carried, 6/1, Vevera voting "no." Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-233, Res. Bk. 40, pp. 516-520, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR YOUTH SERVS. IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH U.A.Y. BD. *l call: Ayes: Selzer, Balm&eProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Vevera. Res. adopted, 6/1. Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried, 7/1. (11:45 P.M.) A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/MARYC. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR s/ABBI� LFUS, CITY ,C��L��E��RK''''n, 7/12 /77 J* I RTES OF OFFICI.AL ACTIONS OF CAL JUNE 14, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for saiFp-ublication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. session, 6/14777-,-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.-5/23/77; Bd. of Appeals-4/24/77; Human Rights Comm.-5/23/77; P&Z Comm.-6/2/77; Civil Serv. Comm.-6/3/71. 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 cone. 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• Selzer Voting Movednby',Ferret,Balmer, secondedNeuhauser by&rabsent. Foster, thatthe 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 by1Ferret, that ORD. #77-2839, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 1 DING 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 Perret, 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 Perret, 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, subi to approval by Fed. Hwy. Adm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. Movedby Selzer, seconded byFerret, AUTHORIZING RES. #77-193, Res. Bk. 40, pp. 3 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. f Move Ferret, seconded by Foster, t• dopt RES. #77-19.4, Res. Bk. 40, pppp. 379-380, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE 6TH AMEN6A&Y 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. Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-195, Res. Bk. 40, pp. 381-395, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT (Master 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 call 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 STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 6/28/77 0 0 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JUNE 14, 1977 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. session, 6/14/77, 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. r: Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Housing Comm. -6/1/77; Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Comm. -5/23/77; Bd. of Appeals -4/24/77; Human Rights Conn. -5/23/77; P&Z Comm. -6/2/77; Civil Serv. Comm. -6/3/77. r 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. Advisorymemo 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 officially announced the above-mentioned public hearings. Council noted the recomm. from the Human Rights Comm. to approve the " civil rights awareness seminar or similar activity for the Council, staff, & citizens as devised.by the Outreach/Advocacy Comm.; and the recomm. from the Housing Comm. that the PHA proceed with application for TraditionalPublic Housing. Council also noted the recomms. from P&Z i Comm. to approve the prel. & final LSNRD of ACT, Inc.; to vacate and `dispose of a portion of Parsons Ave.; and approve proposed ord. amending Chap. 8.10, Zoning Ord., by adding definitions and adding space require- ments for businesses and by adding to duties of Bd. of Adjustment. Council Activities June 14, 1977 Page 2 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. Councilman Selzer pointed out that as repainted, in order to get into the left turning lane of Burlington St., a person would have to cross over double yellow lines, which is against State law. The City Mgr. will investigate. City Mgr. Berlin presented & explained the letter sent by Staff to residents of Longfellow School area. It is information on the Block Grant Prog. City Atty. Hayek explained that the suit filed by the City against the owner and contractor of the apt. bldg. located at Dodge/ Market corner which will require the apt. complex to be accessible to handicapped, is pending in Dist. Court. Public Hearing was held on the Plans, Specifications, etc. for the Architectural Barriers Contract. Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer to defer RES. APPROVING PLANS, SPECS, CONTRACT & ESTIMATED COST FOR ARCHI- TECTURAL BARRIERS CONTRACT. Motion carried, 4/0, Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. City Mgr. Berlin indicated staff would be investigating the insurance coverage and alternatives concerning the piling work. Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to defer the 1st consideration on the ORD. AMENDING THE SOLID WASTE ORD. TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNCIL, BY RES:, MAY ESTABLISH FEES FOR THE STORAGE, COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION, 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 by Perret, 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. 111 (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. lst A. consideration given. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, 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 ,4. 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 AND REPEALING MUN. CODE 67.1 THROUGH 67.14 (CHAP. 5.16): Motion carried, -;' 4/0, Balmer,,Neuhauser, Vevera absent. Moved by Foster, seconded. by Perret, 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. 1st 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 Cocil Activities June 14, 1977 Page 3 the ORD. PROVIDING FOR FEES is considered for rathe 3rd ,consideration. Motion carried, 4/0, , Bk- Moved APPROVINGePRELed&bFINALter PUTtOFadopt LOVETINSKY#SUBDIVISION. 77-190, Res. Bk 40, p• Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. Moved 360-374, eAUseconded THORIZING THEFoste MAYOR�TO SIGNto PANRAGREEMENT9WITHeSHIVE- 40, ER rollEcali ENG., FOR BRIDGE Neuhauser, IGNVevera et Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, 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, subi to approval by Fed. Hwy. Adm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. Movedby Selzer, secondedZING by PeryMAYOR�TO EXECto UTERAND THE CITY CLERKTO 40, pp• ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON CO./MUN• CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY. Mayor ` Pro tem of the odePonese Councilman this agree er pomntedent woutas ethattin casenthere nis a 1 e. MgrasBerlintishould nformedbthatestaffdiseworkingwon anuEmergency e in cOperationsty PP1 an ian for the Ci vote�unanimousson�the Reses det4�0edBalmerec f�Neuhauserffirma- Vevera absentto. Moved 379 380,eAUTHORIZING EXECUTION,OF THEo6THRAt IE. NDATORY4TORANNUAL 40i'pp• DATIONS CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRAfirmativeFOR Croll calllvote Funanimous, 4/0 Balmer, (Housing Prog.). transfers uThi Neuhauser, Vevera absentto Secs Smendat(Housing yAssistance pro9nits from Sec. 23 Leased Housing Prog. Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-195, Res. Bk. 40, pp. 381-395, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT (Master Sec. 8 Annual Contributions Contract # KC 9033). Affirmative roll callion ivoteaunanimouses the total0numbereoBal f unitsuauthorizedaio thetSecThBs Prog. to 309 & completes the conversion from Sec 23 to Sec. 8•and Lica - on of Regarding the Res. Authorizing Mayor DPro ctem 9deProsse�pointed np out that tion for a Public Housing Prog. she had changed her position and read a prepared statement outlining her al. Moved by Faster and seconded reasons for voting against the propos 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 Coordinatoalso for eanylfuture ed that the public hearing set for 6/28/77 will apply applications for public housing. Statements were made favoring the 13 S. Van Buren, Harry Baum, 530 Ronalds,, proposal by John Morrissey, 5 • funcil Activities June 14, 1977 Page 4 Clemens Erdahl, 1218 E. College, Councilman Perret, City Mgr. Berlin and Housing Coordinator Seydel. Others commenting were Robt. Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Rd., Caroline Embree, 741 Dearborn, & Councilmembers not favoring the proposal, Selzer and Foster. The effect of not submitting an applica- tion 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.0 OF I CONC. SEWER SERVS. PROVIDED TO THE U OF L Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Balmer, Neuhauser, Vevera absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Ferret, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried, 4/0. (8:50 P.M.) CAROL dePROSSE, 14AYOR PRO TEM 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: Lovetinsk Subdivision - Schmeiser stated that the right-of-way would be on tris 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. a owner has been paying taxes on it. This would make legal 'title clear. Council decided to waive the fee and charge the applicant only the costs of publication, and out-of-pocket fees. LSNRD-ACT - Planning and Zoning has approved the innovation parking ----d_esi-gn. s Amendment to Parkin Re ulations in CBS Zone - Schmeiser explained in eta ow t e or nance wou d 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 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, 023, and 024, 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 • Informal 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 a ' - Recreation Building, and installing a ramp at the west door of the a building in.August or September. Regarding the rest of the program, the 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 corrected. CONWAY SUBDIVISION rr 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 by the Kimball/Dubuque Lift Station. Conway Subdivision would provide about 4% of the flow at the lift station, at the treatment plant, it 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.thd 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. Informal Meeting June 13, 1977 Page 3 MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT Civil Defense Director Wayne Walters was present and explained the background of the agreement, and asked when executed that it be returned to the Civil Defense Office. COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION The bill adopted by the legislature makes provisions for a new temporary County Land Preservation Committee, three members from Iowa City Council are to be selected. It was decided that the representatives on the Comprehensive Plan Committee and Reg. Planning Commission which are Neuhauser, deProsse and Perret, would serve. Johnson County Regional Planning has already done land use planning. Emil Brandt, Director of JCRPC will be working on the coordination between the Extension Division and the JCRPC. SECTION 23 -SECTION 8 HOUSING There were no questions from Council. 4 " COUNCIL BUSINESS 'The City Manager advised that the residents along Wayne will be advised is to why the temporary 'no parking' signs will be installed on the North, Side of the street.. (Due to Muscatine Avenue Improvement Project construction starting 6/20.) Council discussed the concern that housing inspectors do not have to notify the owner of any premises when they are to inspect the units. The City Manager advised, that the Staff would not recommend this, but Council could change the policy if they wished. Attorney Hayek advised that under State Code, Chapter 413, and under city ordinances, the inspector can enter premises with authorization from the owner or tenant. Mayor Pro tem deProsse stated that for now the direction of the Council was not to change the present policy. r' Attorney Hayek explained that they had filed a lawsuit against the owner and builder of the apartment building at the corner of Dodge and Market to make.the building accessible to the handicapped, but would investigate the status of this lawsuit. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Perret to adjourn to executive J session to discuss whether or not to appeal the decision in the Korshoj case. Upon roll call Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret and Selzer voted 'aye'. Motion carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera absent. Meeting adjourned 2:45 P.M. COUNCIL BUSINESS CONTINUED Council adjourned back to informal session. It was noted th+it appoint- ments to the Committee on Community Needs would be deferred until next fall. • informal ormal Meeting June 13, 1977 Page 4 'r7: 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 #9 and #10. 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. 1 a The minutes of this meeting are recorded on Reel # 19. t "k" y, u 'r7: INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 27, 1977 1:30 P.M. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: June 27, 1977, at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem deProsse presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: deProsse, Balmer, Foster, Selzer, Vevera, Neuhauser (2:40 P.M.). ABSENT: Perret. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber. ZONING APPLICATIONS Senior Planner Don Schmeiser was present to discuss the following: Highway 6 Bypass Policy - P & Z recommendation is in June 16th P & Z minutes. Community Development Director Dennis Kraft's memo, Item 4a in June 28th meeting, was pointed out. The City Manager noted that the basic issue was whether or not Highway 6 Bypass is an arterial. This is indirectly related to the Hy -Vee application for a. curb cut. Schmeiser explained the aerial map of proposed traffic patterns, and the plat for.Hy-Vee. It was pointed out that any 'improvements needed for Hy -Vee plan, paving or signals could be paid for by, the applicant. The City Manager stated that he assumed for discussion that there was a consensus that applications for .curb cuts on Bypass 6 would be considered on an individual basis. There were no objections. This policy will be presented to Council in written form, and Schmeiser will convey Council's decision to P &'Z Commission. Bywater LSNRD; "I'Lot 2, Second Addition - Schmeiser advised that the _agreement has been presented, and as requested by the developer, the Resolution could be added to June 28th agenda. There were no objections from Council. Ty'n Cae Preliminary Plat - Schmeiser explained that the previous storm water problem has been eliminated, and the staff approved of the new provisions. Parsons Avenue Vacation - The procedure for vacating property was explained, the second step being disposal of the property for appraised value. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INC. -SEWER CAPACITY IN S.E. IOWA CITY City Engineer Gene Dietz was present for the discussion. City Manager Neal Berlin called attention to Dietz's memo regarding the background of the matter, and stated that unless this matter is resolved, there will be no residential development in the Village Green area. Councilman Vevera suggested installing sewer lines, so that more residences could be built adding to the tax base. Councilwoman deProsse favored industry .0 P9 1 • ornial Discussion JLne 27, 1977 Page 2 suggesting that the city costs for providing services would be more for the residential area. Doth viewpoints were discussed. The City Manager stated that the first priority is for the River Corridor Trunk Sewer, then the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and it would be 3 to 5 years before sewers could be added. Federal funding for truck sewers and treatment plant is not assured. The Federal Government probably will not pay for installation of any portion of projects designed to accommodate growth. Decisions on policies for planning for areas of the City will be made in the Comprehensive Plan. During an interim period, Dietz recommended waiting for the series of recommendations from the consultant in August. The estimate to provide all the improvements necessary for federal compliance is $33,000,000 for which 70% could be federally funded. Dietz advised that the Heinz Lift Station was designed to take care of all property south of the tracks. He explained the previous assumptions and agreements. The present lift station handles 80 gallons per minute. To develop another 12 acres, a developer is installing a lift station. The Rundell Street Trunk Sewer is at capacity. The Department of Envir- onmental Quality has taken the position that as long as the City is working on the problem, there can be limited construction. 'The Treatment Plant Sites were noted, and new lines from SE Iowa City were discussed. Mayor Mary.Neuhauser arrived, 2:40 P.M. Dietz stated that in the Upper ' Branch of the Lower Muscatine Road Trunk there is capacity after -Village Green South subdivision for the 45% for BDI, the only problem is, that it is restricted at Rundell Street, everything South of Rundell Street still has capacity for the BDI Property. The crunch on sewer capacity is in one area of town. Councilman Selzer stated that the discussion indicated.that this Council was interested in good, solid industrial growth and this should be transmitted to BDI and the Iowa Industrial t Commission. The City Manager added the statement that the decisions Council is making on this and other issues makes the Comprehensive Plan very alive. It was noted that the statements in the Official Statement for the upcoming bond issue were very informative. r AGENDA The recommendation from the Resources Conservation Commission regarding Civic Center Housing, Ventilation and Air Conditioning study was discussed. The City Manager will seek clarification from Commissioner Denniger. Councilman Balmer asked if the contractor's performance bond would take care of the repair work needed on .Belden. The City Manager will invest- igate. Councilwoman deProsse questioned whether or not the City can deposit its money in a Savings and Loan, for a better interest rate. The Finance ' Director will report back. City Manager Berlin noted that in Item #30, Contract with Rape Victim Advocacy Program, should be deferred as that the program will be funded from the Block Grant so will have to meet those requirements, instead of being funded from revenue sharing. There was a short discussion of the Human Services Application and how it would help with evaluating requests. t The City Manager explained that when the Planning and Zoning Commission decides that there should be overwidth paving, they send this recom- mendation on to Council. I*rmal Discussion June 27, 1977 Page 3 It was noted that the proposed fee for tennis courts, $1.00, per reserva- tion as recommended by Darks and Recreation Coimnission, was reasonable. The City Manager suggested that the Parks and Recreation Conmiission explore with the University the degree to which the University has cutback on recreational facilities for staff and students, placing a burden on the City facilities. He will report later on the details on the reserving of courts. INTERSECTION HIGHWAY 6/KEOKUK/HOLLYWOOD Public Works Director Dick Plastino called attention to Kraft's memo in Tuesday's agenda. In FY78 Budget, $250,000 has been earmarked for improving this intersection; however, because of the time needed for right-of-way acquisition, a temporary change has been presented. Council discussed the drawings presented, and gave several suggestions on the several problems. The consensus of Council was to first try the change suggested by Plastino, temporarily installing a barricade on Hollywood Blvd.• east of Keokuk, beyond the bank property, and allowing only one- way traffic east on that section. The rest of Hollywood Blvd. west of the barricade would remain two-way. Traffic going west would shift back to the south K -Mart entrance. The problem of 45 MPH speed limit at the Bypass .intersection was pointed out. COUNCIL TIME Councilman Selzer noted that there were 12 City employees loading trees on Clinton, with one truck and a crane. Plastino will investigate. Plastino.explained that temporary signalization on Wardway Intersection meant that the signals would be on wooden poles until the State rebuilds -Highway-1, which could be as long as five years away. These signals would have left turn arrows. Regarding, the letter from the Mayor of University Heights, the City Manager will answer relating that Council will be pleased to meet, but is suggesting that:they present to the City, something specific in writing.There were no objections. Merchants near Plaza Centre I are complaining about youngsters using the ramp for skateboards. The City Manager will check if there is an ordinance prohibiting this. Gathering of juveniles at the Creekside Playground bridge in the early. morning hours (2:00 A.M.) was noted. Better lighting or police patrol was suggested. The memo from Attorney John Hayek on the Design Review Ordinance was discussed. A copy should be sent to Bruce Haupert. The City Manager stated that the draft ordinance was being reviewed by Hayek. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Slides used at the neighborhood meetings on the Comprehensive Plan were shown. Director Kraft and Senior Planner Geshwiler were present to • Ormal Discussion June 27, 1977 page 4 answer questions. Kraft reported that over 2000 surveys were returned, and he discussed some of the findings. These will be available soon. Meeting adjourned, 4:00 P.M. The minutes of this meeting are recorded on Reel #77-21. 'K 0 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 28, 1977 2:00 P.M. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: June 28, 1977, 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, deProsse, Balmer, Foster, Selzer (2:15 P.M.), Perret. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber, Glaves, Geshwiler, Kraft, Hayek, Kucharzak. Consultant Don Zuchelli; Jack Leaman and Keith Kohler from Associated Engineers;. and Stuart Dawson and Charles Studen from Sasaki. DUBUQUE/COLLEGE PEDESTRIAN MALL The Mayor stated that the consultants were present to present alternative Plans for the Dubuque College Pedestrian Mall. Leaman asked that the Project be renamed "City Plaza." Zuchelli stated that the draft of the solicitation document will be delivered to the City staff for review during the week of 7/5/77 to be then finalized. He advised that several decisions will be needed by Council; after consideration of the three alternative proposals. Council- man Selzer.arrived, 2:15 P.M. Slides and graphics were shown, and "points where Council would need to make decisions were noted. Leaman gave.,a review of the project parameters and outlined the 'givens' as follows:' -80' right-of-way. =Four block area. -No buses. 12' safety lane for emergency access and special deliveries. Existing mini -parks. -Character/informal. Brick and wood to be used. =South portion of Dubuque from Burlington to the first alley would remain open to serve business. -Location of utilities: replace sanitary sewer, relocate storm sewers, replace gas mains (water mains were found adequate), replace telephone cables, and to continue working with electric utility. Plaza Centre I, floor elevation, 30" difference. -Sidewalk Service Vaults, Need for Council Policy on 'Apple Tree', : r 'Four Seasons'. !' -12' traffic lane, may be desired next to safety lane on Dubuque. -No alley access for "Every Blooming Thing" business. x4 Studen presented the Design Principles on which there will need to be Council approval, which included: Kiosks, to include multi -services; Major bike storage; Pedestrian connection to the Mall from College; a 10' expanded user space in front of all parcels; the children's play area; the treatment of the east 1/2 of College St. in front of the • encil Discussion June 28, 1977 Page 2 proposed library site, which will include rest rooms; Service alley across Dubuque between Washinton and College; and the areas to replace the mini -parks. The 80' street would be divided into 10' user space; 6' walk for pedestrian movement; 48' Mall zone; and 12' Safety Zone. Council will need to approve the cross-section proposal for use of the 80'. Three options included: A -Linear option, and the one most amendable to retro -opening of Dubuque to traffic; B -Cluster option; and C -Blending of A & B, and the recommendation of the consultants. The load-bearing paving design was explained. The three options were explained in detail. Zuchelli explained that the focal point was desinged to be adaptive in use and was eligible under the current budget. Construction phasing was as follows: Utility work this Summer (1977); Construction to begin in the Fall of 1977; Sidewalk areas the Spring of 1978; and the Plaza area in the Summer of 1978. Second Generation concepts were outlined and included uses for the 10' space; the second level bridge for pedestrian movement; small see-thru structures in the open space; and private leasing in the 48' space. The tot lot is near the Library and near the focal point, and away from traffic on Washington Street and the alley _ crossing. These alternatives provide nine times the open space we now have. Zuchelli explained the 45 degree angle cutoff on the mini -park at Dubuque - College and asked that they be instructed not to place improvements on the South 1/2 of Dubuque, but to add this street property to the mini - park parcel. He stated that there was nothing negative on the merchan- dizing of this parcel. If this is Council's decision, they could not •;;, retrofit Dubuque. It was suggested that Council needs Hayek's decision on street disposition. Decision on use of 80' street space and use of 10' user zone: Attorney Hayek advised Council to go ahead, and plan on the legal department to find away to implement it. He stated that he did not see any problems that are not somehow soluble. The maintenance for trees, etc. for the proposal would be approximately 4 full time workers. All estimates are for first class materials. Council will have to adopt a policy concerning snow removal, as the present agreement is not working on Washington Street. Several options are being explored, such as a special assessment for property owners for maintenance costs. Council discussed the con- struction of the load bearing sub -surface. As presented, an extra 12' would cost $102,000. Council had discussed previously a $10,000 expend- iture for a sub -grade and base for pavement, and not the construction as depicted on the slide presentation. The consultants were instructed that Council wanted the $10,000 construction only. Cost differential is insignificant between all three of the alternatives. The concept of a multi -use focal point was explained. It was the consensus of the Council to agree with Option "C". After discussion of possibilities, there was a majority acceptance of the 45 degree cut off the NE corner of 40' wide College/Dubuque mini - park parcel and NW corner of 60' wide Washington/Dubuque mini -park, and to instruct that boundary descriptions be rewritten. • Cail Discussion June 28, 1977 Page 3 Concerning an interim treatment for the east 1/2 College in front of the proposed Library site behind Penneys, Council agreed to a garden -type arrangement. Library Director Lolly Eggers preferred the same treatment as the Mall. The Mayor stated that an interim treatment, garden -type area would be used, the design to assume the Library was an adjacent place. There were no objections. Zuchelli asked if there were any problems then in the staff moving ahead toward July 25th for development of preliminary design of concepts. There were no objections. Concerning the site for the focal point, it was noted that this was just an agreement for multi -use inside of that general area. There will be communication with the people in Iowa City who are interested in contributing to the focal point. He stated that they will sit down with the owners of Plaza Centre I to discuss a solution for the grade difference which will reflect public policy. Going back to decision for use of the 10' user space, Council agreed with:the concept. Meeting adjourned, 4:15 P.M: The'minutes of this meeting are recorded on Reel #77-21. r I I I; *ADJOURNED COUNCIL MEETING • JUNE 28, 1977 1:00 P.M. Iowa City Council, adjourned session, 6/28/77, 1:00 P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Selzer. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. The Mayor noted that the meeting was for the purpose of receipt of bids for the Sale of $3,015,000 General Obligation Bonds. (For an essential corporate purpose.) Paul D. Speer and Lawrence Rimmer were present representing the bonding consultants. 3/17 The following sealed bids were received and not opened: Carleton D. Beh Co., Des Moines; United California Bank, Los Angeles, Calif.; and Mercantile Trust Co., St. Louis, Mo. Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago and Bache Halsey Stuart, Inc. and Associates. The First National Bank of Chicago and Associates. Harris Trust and Savings Bank and Iowa -Des Moines National Bank and Associates. The Northern Trust Company, Chicago, and Associates. Open bids were then called for and none were received. Whereupon, the sealed bids were opened, and after Consultant Paul Speer and Finance Dir: Rosemary Vitosh tabulated the bids, the best sealed bid was as follows: Carleton D. Beh Co., Des Moines, United California Bank, Los Angeles, Calif., & Mercantine Trust, St. Louis, Mo. Net Interest Rate: 4.2356%, Par and accrued interest plus a premium of $874.75. 4.10% 1979-1986, incl. 4.40% 1987-1989, incl. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret to adopt RES. N17-217, Bk. 40, pp. 452-454, DIRECTING SALE OF $3,015,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE). Affirmative roll call vote was unan- imous, 6/0, Selzer absent. .3118 Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera to return the checks of the un- successful bidders. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by deProsse seconded by Perret to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously, 1:20 P.M. �;� � Q MARY NEU USER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY ZLERK Tape recorded on Reel N77-20. ADJOURNED COUNCIL MEETING The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, adjourned session, 6/28/77, 1:00 P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Selzer. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. The Mayor noted that the meeting was for the purpose of receipt of bids for the Sale of $3,015,000 General Obligation Bonds. (For an essential corporate purpose.) The sealed bids were received and not opened: Open bids were then called for and none were received. Whereupon, the sealed bids were opened, and after Consultant Paul Speer and Finance Dir. Rosemary Vitosh tabulated the bids, the best sealed bid was as follows: Carleton D. Beh Co., Des Moines, United California Bank, Los Angeles, Calif., & Mercantile Trust, St. Louis, Mo. Net Interest Rater 4.2356%, Par and accrued interest plus a premium of $874.75. 4.10% 1979-1986, incl. 4.40% 1987-1989, incl. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret.to adopt c RES. #77-217, Bk. 40, pp..452-454, DIRECTING SALE OF $3,015,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ,. ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE). Affirmative roll call vote was .unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera to return k " the checks of the unsuccessful bidders. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by deProsse seconded by Perret to adjourn. x Motion carried unanimously, 1:20 P.M. : A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s -s/MARY NEUHAUSER, MAYOR " s ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK 'Ahu h `r i Y