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Home My WebLink About1977-07-05 Minutes NumberedCONPLEfE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVES JULY 5, 1977 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7/5/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: City Mgr. Berlin, City Clerk Stolfus, Asst. Atty. Angela Ryan, Atty. Hayek, Acting Comm. Dev. Dir. Glaves, Adm. Asst. Schreiber. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. Those appearing for public disc. favoring saving of the mini -parks included: Jeff Busch, RR 3; Bob Stagg; Michael Balch, 104 S. Governor; Stan Blum, 120 N. Clinton; Robin Patter; ,lim Mulac, 610 S. Dubuque, LUL Potter; and Heidi Smalheiser, 419 N. Dubuque. Council discussed recon- sideration of their previous vote on deferral of the mini -parks from the sale of urban renewal properties; uses of parcels; and rejection of bids. City Mgr. Berlin cautioned Council to not make statements on what they will or will not do regarding bids for urban renewal property. It was moved by Vevera, and seconded by deProsse, to reconsider the motion to delete the Blackhawk mini -park from the sale of parcels at this time. Motion carried, 4/3, Balmer, Neuhauser, Selzer voting 'no.' It was moved by Vevera, and seconded by deProsse, to defer the Blackhawk Mini - park parcel from the sale of urban renewal properties unti tie Du wque/ o ege a estrian Mall is completed. Motion carried, 4/3, Neuhauser, Balmer and Selzer voting 'no..' 318 Mayor Neuhauser stated that Item #20, Res. Approving Bywater LSNRD would be discussed at this time. There were no objections. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RES. #77-234, Bk. 40, pp. 521-523, APPROVING PREL. & FINAL LSNRD PLAN OF LOT 2, BDI IST ADD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present, 7/0. City Clerk Stolfus asked that Res. Authorizing Dancing Permit for Gabe & Walkers, 330 Washington, be added to the Consent Agenda. There was a short discussion of the Airport Comm. minutes regarding person to take minutes. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recomm. on the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of off. actions, reg. Council mtg. 6/21/77, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of.Airport Comm., 5/20, & 6/2/77 Lauf 313 U, e*n ViA94W F14"-?191Vj Z.C. Nglm9 SCKu Permit Res., Bk. 40, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. 1177-235, p. 524, Approving Class C Liquor License Application, Valentino's, 115 3/ (2— E. College; Res. #77-236, p. 525-26, Approving Cigarette Permits; 31 9 �_ Res. #77-237, p. 527, Approving Dancing Permit, Gabe & Walkers, 330 E. Washington. 3/9 2 - Motion: Motion: Adopting policy as follows: It is hereby the policy of the City Council to review applications for curb cuts to Hwy. G Bypass on an individual basis. 1 —1/173 • Co cil Acti Jvities 5, 1977 P , 2 Correspondence: Mayor F. Staab, Univ. Hts. requesting mtg. between Councils. City Mgr.'s reply is in packet. Memo from Civil Serv. Comin., list of certified applicants eligible for position of Fire 9 ept. training officer. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. City Council Information: Vevera reported on complaints cont. overdue notices on water bills. He asked what was being done about the a�rpiane. City Mgr. Ber in re ated previous actions, and if an answer of "no" is received, he will pursue the Tucson arrangement. deProsse noted dis- pleasure with Dir. Plastino's memo of 6/29 on theArea Trans Study, stating that it was 99% inaccurate. This item is scheduled for it formal discussion on 7/25. Vevera commended Supt. Billie Hauber on her letter to the Hawkeye Y,ennel Club. Perret advised he would be attending the Denver Conference 77 _Tl He called attention to weeds in right-of-way at Benton/Mormon Trek intersection. deProsse notified Council that she would not be a en ing a formal mtg. Neuhauser stated she will be attending the Comm. Dev. Conf. the end of the week, and would be paying her own expenses to the Natl. League of Cities Conf., 7/14-16. She also reported that there were no brochures about Iowa City at the Interstate Information Center. Selzer questioned if there was any interest in the Dubuque/College Sewer Proj., & Berlin said there should be 3 bids. Foster noted concern over laCK of use of proper refuse containers by citizens. Balmer commended the Parks & Rec. Dept. on their choices of Playground equip. at City Park. He noted that the Comprehensive Plan Survey confirmed that Iowa City is a diverse community. Selzer asked when the barrels would be moved from Washington St., & Berlin noted that the bases are in and will be installed next week. Neuhauser questioned procedure re Comp. Plan survey. Berlin advised that the CPCC would review and make recommendations to the Council. Foster stated his approval of repair for the Elm Grove tennis court. Berlin stated that the money would come from opera ing expenses. 2/9,5 City Mgr. Berlin pointed out that the disposition documents for the urban renewal parcels could be sent to Council over the weekend, having been approved by the staff and consultant, so that Council would under- stand the commitment that the City is making. After discussion, City Atty. Hayek suggested that the staff prepare a memo detailing major commitments, which would be sent to Council. Irvin Pfab & Dick Hogan had questions answered. �/ 96 Mayor Neuhauser advised that Item N19, Res. Approving Contract with Council on Aging would be taken up at this time. There were no objec- tions. Moved by Selzer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. k77-239, Bk. 40, pp. 528-530, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR SR. CITIZENS SERVS. IN IOWA CITY AREA WITH JO. CO. COUNCIL ON AGING. Affirm- ative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. ,�/ 9% City Atty. Hayek related action taken by staff with State officials re sale of sts. & alleys in the urban renewal area. For the process as worked out, to come up for a vote of the State Executive Council, they need the City's formal request. Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. #77-240, Bk. 40, pp. 531-533, AUTHORIZING CITY ATTY. TO OBTAIN PATENTS FROM THE STATE OF IA. FOR CERTAIN STS. AND ALLEYS LOCATED E Council 15, P0 3 Activities 1977 WITHIN THE CITY OF I.C. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. These sts. & alleys are in the urban renewal area only. Action on other sts. will occur at a later date. 31<78 Public hearing was held on ORD. AMENDING THE ZONING ORD., CHAPTER 8.10 re parking. Councilman Selzer explained to Irvin Pfab why the changes were being contemplated. Robt. Welsh appeared. 3/9<1 Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that ORD. A14ENDING SOLID WASTE ORD. TO PROVIDE THAT COUNCIL, BY RES., MAY ESTABLISH FEES FOR STORAGE, COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION, PROCESSING AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE, & AMENDING ORD. 2790, SEC. 6, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion carried, 4/3, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer voting 'no.' Roll call on first vote carried, 4/3. Ayes: Perret, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. "lays: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Res. Establishing Fees was 3a4 O not necessary until ord. is adopted. Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, that ORD. FOR VACATION OF A PORTION OF VIRGINIA DR. LOCATED BETWEEN PRAIRIE DU CHIEN RD. AND OAKLAWN AVE. be cons. and given 2nd vote for passage. Motion carried, 6/1, Perret voting 'no.' Roll call on 2nd vote carried, 5/2. Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Nays: Neuhauser, Perret. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that ORD. #77-2844, Bk. 11, pp. 123-130, AMENDING MUN. CODE BY PROVIDING FOR COMPREHENSIVE REGULATIONS OF TAXICABS WITHIN THE CITY OF I.C., AND REPEALING CHAP. 5.16 OF MUN. CODE be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, 3-2 Oa all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that ORD. REGULATING OPENING AND EXCAVATING OF PUBLIC PLACES: REQUIRING A PERMIT AND PAYMENT OF PERFOR14ANCE DEPOSIT: IMPOSING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH EXCAVATING WORK, INCLUDING TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN SAFEGUARDS: REGULATING THE BACKFILLING & RESURFACING OF EXCAVATIONS: & PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THESE PROVISIONS be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, to amend Sec. 6.G. to delete words, 'or persons or utilities operating under a franchise issued by the City or regulated by the Ia. Commerce Commission.' Motion carried unanimously. 3 �? O 3 Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to amend Sec. 5 by deleting the word, 'utilities' at the beginning of the 2nd paragraph. Motion carried unanimously. Motion for 1st consideration, carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 3 2a 57 Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. VACATING PART OF PARSONS AVE., NEAR WILLIAM WHITE BLVD. IN WASHINGTON ST. PL. be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Motion carried, 7/0. Affirmative troll call 1st vote, unanimous, all Councilmembers present. ?-12 0 �- Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, that the rule requiring that ord, must be considered & voted on for passage at 2 Council mtgs. prior to the mtg. at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that: the 1st and 2nd consideration and vote be waived, and that: ORD. 1/77-7.845, • Council �ly5, ge ge 4 Activities 1977 Bk. 11, pp. 131-132, AMENDING #77-2835 BY CHANGING THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE LICENSE ISSUED PURSUANT TO SAID ORD.: REPEALING SEC. II, CHAP. 6.12.02, AND ENACTING NEW PROVISIONS IPI LIEU THEREOF be voted upon for final passage at this time. Notion carried, unanimously, Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, that ORD. #77-2845 be finally adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. 3120(, Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-241, Bk. 40, pp. 534-547, ESTABLISHING A TRAVEL POLICY. Affirmative roll call 3 2 0 6 A vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-242, Bk. 40, p. 548, EST. A SCHEDULE OF FEES WITH REGARD TO DELINQUENT WATER SERV. ACCOUNTS. Robt. Welsh suggested a 35 day time period. Roll call "no." 3;Z vote, motion carried, 6/1, deProsse voting Moved by Faster, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. #77-243, Bk. 40, p. 549, APPROVING PLANS, SPECS., ETC. FOR JEFFERSON/MARKET SIGPIALIZATION PROG. FAUS M-40-30(1)--81-52. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmemebers present. Bids will be taken by IA. Dept. of Transp..on 7/19:. 3 20 S Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to defer RES. ESTABLISHING CERTAIN FEES & CHARGES FOR USE OF MUN. TENNIS CTS. for 1 week, for informal discussion on 7/11. City Mgr. Berlin reported comments from Mrs..Gebhart, 8 Westgate Circle. Motion carried, 5/2, Foster and 3 2p deProsse voting "no." Moved by Selzer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. #77-244, Bk. 40, p. 550, ACCEPTING PAVING & STORM SEWERS IN PARTS 8, 9, 10 OF BRYN MAWR. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers 32 i0 present. i Items #19 & 20 were taken care of earlier in the mtg. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adjourn, 10:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. " BBIE STOLFUS, Gily CLERK Taped on Reels #20 & 22. VV tCl.lJ-1 l MAY C. P HAUSER, MAYOR L: I DATE: July 1, 1977 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from City Manager regarding change of address for Councilman Perret. 321/ Listing of bids fn ssent-41-soxparatte.-purpose-bonds. S< e 2Ns. Memorandum from Director of Parks and Recreation concerning Elm Grove tennis courts. 3,212 Invitation from Parks and Recreation Commission to a field trip. 3213 Memorandum from Director of Public Works regarding Area Transportation Study. 3 21y Copy of letter from City Manager to Mayor Frederick D. Staab of University Heights. 32 1S Copy of letter from Superintendent of Cemetery -Forestry to Mr. William Chalmers of the Hawkeye Kennel Club. 32110 Comprehensive Plan Reports: a. Report on People's Guide and Survey 3217 b. Landforms Guide 32LI8 c. Report on Utilities S21 Minutes of June 27 meeting of Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee. 3220 , Calendar for July, 1977. Material from JohnsoA County Regional Planning Commission. 3Z2 I DATE: July 1, 1977 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from City Manager regarding change of address for Councilman Ferret. 32// L-iii-ng-of--bids-€or-essential-sor-porate-purpose-bonds. &e Pez. Memorandum from Director of Parks and Recreation concerning Elm Grove tennis courts. 3212 Invitation from Parks and Recreation Commission to a field trip. 321 3 Memorandum from Director of Public Works regarding Area Transportation Study. 3 21y Copy of letter from City Manager to Mayor Frederick D. Staab of University Heights. 325 Copy of letter from Superintendent of Cemetery -Forestry to Mr. William Chalmers of the Hawkeye Kennel Club. 3 2 1,6 Comprehensive Plan Reports: a. Report on People's Guide and Survey 3 2 / 7 b. Landforms Guide 3 z le c. Report on Utilities -3217 Minutes of June 27 meeting of Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee. 3220 , Calendar for July, 1977. Material from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. 32.2/