HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-07-05 Council MinutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
JULY 5, 1977
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg.p7SJ77, 7:30
P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present:
Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret, Neuhauser,
Selzer, Vevera. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding.
Those appearing for public disc. favoring
saving of the mini -parks included: Jeff Busch,
Bob Stagg, Michael Balch, Stan Blum, Robin Potter,
Jim Mulac, Jim Potter, and Heidi Smalheiser. 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.' Moved
by Vevera, and seconded by deProsse, to defer the
Blackhawk Mini -park parcel from the sale of urban
renewal properties until the Dubuque/ College
Pedestrian Mall is completed. Motion carried,.
4/3, Neuhauser, Balmer and Selzer voting 'no'.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt
RES. N77-234, Bk. 40, pp. 521-523, APPROVING PREL.
& FINAL LSNRD PLAN OF LOT 2, BDI IST ADD. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers
present, 7/0.
City Clerk Stolfus asked that Res. Authorizing
Dancing Permit for Gabe & Walkers be added to the
Consent.Agenda. Moved by Foster, seconded by
Perret, that the following items and recomm. on
the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as
amended: 1.
Approval of off. actions, reg. Council mtg.
6/21/77,subj. to correction, as recomn. by
City. Clerk.
Minutes of Airport Conn., 5/20 & 6/2/77.
Permit Res., Bk. 40, as recomn. by City
Clerk: Res. N77-235, p. 524, Approving Class
C Liquor License Application, Valentino's,
115 E. College; Res. N77-236, p. 525-26,
Approving Cigarette Permits; Res. N77-237, p.
527, Approving Dancing Permit, Gabe & Walkers,
330 E. Washington.
Motion: Adopting policy as follows: It is
hereby, the policy of the City Council to
review applications for curb cuts to Hwy. 6
Bypass on an individual basis.
Correspondence: Mayor F. Staab, Univ. Hts.
requesting mtg. between Councils. City
Mgr.'s reply is in packet. Memo from Civil
Serv. Comm., list of certified applicants
eligible for position of Fire Dept. training
officer.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
City Council Information: Vevera asked what
wa> being done about the airplane. City Mgr.
Berlin related action taken. deProsse noted dis-
pleasure with Dir. Plastino's memo of 6/29 on the
Area Transp. Study, stating that it wds 99% inaccurate.
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This item is scheduled for informal discussion on
7/25. Vevera commended Supt. Billie Hauber on her
letter to the Hawkeye Kennel Club. Balmer commended
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the Parks & Rec. Dept. on their choices of playground
equip. at City Park. Berlin noted that the garbage
can bases are in and will be installed next week on
Washington St. He advised that the CPCC would
review and make recommendations to the Council on Comp.
Plan Survey.
City Mgr. Berlin pointed out that the disposition
documents for the urban renewal parcels could be
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sent to Council over the weekend, having been
approved by the staff and consultant, so that
Council would understand 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.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt
RES. N77-239, Bk. 40, pp. 528-530, AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR SR. CITIZENS SERVS.
IN IOWA CITY AREA WITH JO. CO. COUNCIL ON AGING.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all
Councilmembers present.
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
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ExecutiveCouncil, they need the City's formal
request. Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse,
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to adopt RES. H77-240, Bk. 40, pp. 531-533; AUTHOR-
IZING CITY ATTY. TO OBTAIN PATENTS FROM THE STATE
OF IA. FOR CERTAIN STS. AND ALLEYS LOCATED 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.
Public hearing was held on ORD. AMENDING THE
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ZONING ORD., CHAPTER 8.10 re parking. Councilman
Selzer explained.to Irvin Pfab why the changes
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were being contemplated. Robt. Welsh appeared.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that
ORD. AMENDING SOLID WASTE ORD. TO PROVIDE THAT
COUNCIL, BY RES., MAY ESTABLISH FEES FOR STORAGE,
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COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION, PROCESSING AND DISPOSAL
OF SOLID WASTE, & AMENDING ORD. 2790, SEC. 6, be
considered and given second vote for passage.
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Motion carried, 4/3, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer voting
no.' Roll .call on first vote carried, 4/3.
Ayes: Perret, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Nays:
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Selzer, Vevera, Balmer.
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,
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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, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that
ORD. REGULATING OPENING AND EXCAVATING OF PUBLIC
PLACES: REQUIRING A PERMIT AND PAYMENT OF PERFORMANCE
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. 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 lst consideration, carried; 7/0.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
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 roll call 1st vote, unanimous, all
Councilmembers present. '
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. #77-2845, Bk. 11,
pp. 131-132, AMENDING'ORD. #77-2835 BY CHANGING
THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE LICENSES ISSUED PURSUANT
TO.SAID ORD.: REPEALING SEC. II, CHAP. 6.12.02,
AND ENACTING NEW PROVISIONS IN LIEU THEREOF be
voted upon for final passage at this time. Motion
carried, unanimously. Moved by Foster, seconded
by deProsse, that ORD. #77-2845 be finally adopted.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Council -
members present.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to adopt
RES. #77-241, Bk. 40, pp. 534-547, ESTABLISHING
A TRAVEL POLICY. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, all Councilmembers present.
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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.
Roll call vote, motion carried, 6/1, deProsse
voting 'no.'
Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to adopt
RES. #77-243, Bk. 40, p. 549, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECS., ETC. FOR JEFFERSON/MARKET SIGNALIZATION
PROG. FAUS M-40-30(1)--81-52. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. Bids will be taken by Ia. Dept. of
Transp. on 7/19. .
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to defer
RES. ESTABLISHING CERTAIN FEES AND CHARGES FOR USE
OF MUN. TENNIS CTS. for 1 week, for informal
discussion on 7/11. Motion carried, 5/2, Foster
and deProsse voting 'no.'
Moved by Selzer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt
RES. #77-244, Bk. 40, p. 550, ACCEPTING PAVING AND
STORM SEWERS IN PARTS 8, 9, 10 OF BRYN MAWR.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adjourn,
10:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
A more complete description of Council activities
is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
s/MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR
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PUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COIL
JUNE 21; 1977
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Iowa City Council, reg. meeting, 6/21/77, 7:30
P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers ppresent:
Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret (7:35 P.M.),
Selzer. Absent: Neuhauser, Vevera. Mayor Pro
tem deProsse presiding.
Employee Serv. Awards were given to 22 employees.
The Mayor Pro tem expressed Council's appreciation
for these employees' contributions to the City, and
also for all other City employees.
Wayne Begley appeared conc. the purchase of the
Hayek property. City Mgr. Neal Berlin related
action taken by Council decision that the City
will not proceed to acquire the property. The
Mayor Pro tem will set up a meeting with the
City's special attorney William Meardon and interested
persons to explain the procedure used. Others
appearing were Albert Soucek, and P&Z Comm. Jane
Jakobsen, who related P&Z's denial of a rezoning
to R3 Zone for that property.
Mayor Pro tem deProsse proclaimed the wk. of
6/18-26 as National Tennis Wk.
Sherman Hockstetler appeared conc. a problem
with a building permit. The City Mgr. advised he
would investigate and contact 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.
Welsh appeared questioning issuance procedure on
licenses in re to litter problems. Moved by
Selzer, seconded by Balmer, that the following
items and recomn. on 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.-
5/27/77; Civil Serv. Comn.-6/1/77; Bd. of
Adjust. -5/26/77.
Permit Res. Bk. 40, as recomm. by City
Clerk: Res. #77-197, p. 401, Approving Class
B Liquor License application, and Res. #77-
198, p. 402, Approving Class B Sunday Sales
Application for Howard Johnson Co. & McLean
Enterprises, N. Dodge St. Res. #77-199, p.
403, Approving Class C Liquor License, & Res.
#77-200, p. 404, Approving Application for
Sunday Sales for the Mill Restaurant,, 120 E.
Burlington. Res. #77-201, p. 405, Approving
Class C Liquor License application for F.O.
Eagles #695, 225 Hwy. 1. Res. N77-202, p.
406, Approving Class C Liquor License application
for Copper Dollar, 211 Iowa Ave. Res. #77-
203, p. 407, Approving issuance of Dancing
Permit for Eagles #695. Res. #77-204, pp.
408-409, Approving Cigarette Permits. Res.
#77-205, p. 410, Approving Class C Liquor
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Permit Application for Gabe & Walker's, 330
E. Washington.
Setting Public Hearings: Res. #77-206,
Res. Bk. 40, p. 411, on Excavation Ord.; Res.
#77-207, Res. Bk. 40, p. 412, on Plans,
Specs, etc. for Jefferson/Market Signalization
Project-FAUS; both on 6/28/77.
Correspondence: Referred to City Mgr.: G.
Bergman, et al, conc. student -run coop.
housing on Grant Ave. Ct.; Bd. Dir. Free
Environment re College St. & Blackhawk Mini -
parks, & also from Gerald Walkup; V. Reeder
re mowing of r -o -w adjacent to his home.
Eligibility certification list for firefighter
position from Civil Serv. Comm., rec'd.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser
& Vevera absent. Mayor Pro tem deProsse formally
announced the above public hearings.
City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the Housing
Assistance Plan, its requirements and goals, in
relation to the HCDA Block Grant. He had stated
that the staff would pursue alternatives to meet
those goals. It was determined that in 45-60
days, the Staff would come back with information
for Council as discussed.
Public Hearing was held on the Vacation of S.
120' of Alley between Dubuque & Linn Sts., on N.
side of Prentiss St. with retention of a utility
easement, in Block 9, C.S.A. as requested by Wm.
Kerfoot.
Public Hearing was held on the amendments to
the FY77.Budget, ending 6/30/77.
As suggested changes had been incorporated into
the Taxicab Ord., the revised ord., ORD. AMENDING
THE MUN. CODE BY PROVIDING FOR A COMP. REG. OF
TAXICABS WITHIN THE CITY OF IOWA 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, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, that the
ORD. AMENDING MUN. CODE BY REVISING LIMITATIONS
UPON THE SIZE OF HOUSES TO BE MOVED, AND AMENDING
ORD. #2469, SEC. III, OF MUN. CODE, be considered
and given 2nd vote for passage. Affirmative roll
call vote was unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & 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 WATER SERV. ACCTS., be considered and
given 2nd vote for passage. Affirmative roll call
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. There was
not a majority who wished to consider the ord., so
it will be added to the agenda next week.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
RES. #77-208, Bk. 40, p. 413, ACCEPTING WEST PARK
LIFT STATION as constructed by Jim Schroeder
ConstrBellevue, & recomm. by Public Wks.
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 5/0,
Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt
RES. #77-209, Bk. 40, p. 414, REPEALING TAPPING
FEE, by repealing Res. #73-17, on Arbor Dr.
relief sewer, as recomm. by Public Works and Legal
Dept. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous,
5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, to adopt
S. #77-210, Bk., p. 415, APPROVING PREL. PLAT OF
RESUBDIV. OF PORTION OF LOT 30, CONWAY'S SUBD.
Council discussed width of street with developer
Bruce Glasgow. Upon roll call Balmer, deProsse,
Foster and Selzer voted 'aye', Perret voted 'no'.
Motion carried, 4/1.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt
RES. H77-211, Bk. 40, p. 416, ACCEPTING SANITARY
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, in Westwinds Subd., except
lines 7-7A & lOB2-lOB3; Westwinds Dr. Extension
Sewer; Hawkeye Hts. Subd.; & Scott Blvd. San.
Sewer Ext., as recomm. by Public Works. Affirmative
roll call vote was unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser &
Vevera absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster to adopt
RES. #77-212, Bk. 40, p. 417, AUTHORIZING CITY
CLERK TO READVERTISE FOR BIDS on the College/
Dubuque Mall Storm and San. Sewer Proj. for 7/6/77.
After discussion, Berlin stated that there was not
concurrence for the Staff to proceed with plans
to connect parking behind Penneys with the College
St. Parking Lot & he would temporarily withdraw
the cancellation notice to Jensen. Affirmative
roll call vote on the Res. was unanimous, 5/0,
Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
Robt.'Welsh appeared questioning the procedure
used to establish a fair rate for purchase of
Hickory Hill Park add. Mayor Pro tem deProsse
responded. Parks & Rec. Comer. Flo Stockman noted
Comm. approval. Richard Johnson appeared. Moved
by Perret, seconded by Selzer to adopt Res. #77-
213, Bk. 40, pp. 418-419, ESTABLISHING JUST COMP.
FOR CDBG LAND ACQUISITION AT HICKORY HILL PARK.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser
& Vevera absent.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt
Res. #77-214, Bk. 40, pp. 420-441, AUTHORIZING
LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY OF IOWA CITY AND I.C.
ASSN. OF PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-
CIO, LOCAL #610, TO BE EFFECTIVE 7/1/77 THRU
6/30/78. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous,
5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt
Res. #77-215, Bk. 40, pp. 442-451, ESTABLISHING
POSITIONS BY PAY RANGE FOR THE CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL
OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR FY78. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera
absent.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt
RES. #77-216, Bk. 40, p. 452, ON UNCLASSIFIED
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ConstrBellevue, & recomm. by Public Wks.
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 5/0,
Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt
RES. #77-209, Bk. 40, p. 414, REPEALING TAPPING
FEE, by repealing Res. #73-17, on Arbor Dr.
relief sewer, as recomm. by Public Works and Legal
Dept. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous,
5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, to adopt
S. #77-210, Bk., p. 415, APPROVING PREL. PLAT OF
RESUBDIV. OF PORTION OF LOT 30, CONWAY'S SUBD.
Council discussed width of street with developer
Bruce Glasgow. Upon roll call Balmer, deProsse,
Foster and Selzer voted 'aye', Perret voted 'no'.
Motion carried, 4/1.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt
RES. H77-211, Bk. 40, p. 416, ACCEPTING SANITARY
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, in Westwinds Subd., except
lines 7-7A & lOB2-lOB3; Westwinds Dr. Extension
Sewer; Hawkeye Hts. Subd.; & Scott Blvd. San.
Sewer Ext., as recomm. by Public Works. Affirmative
roll call vote was unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser &
Vevera absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster to adopt
RES. #77-212, Bk. 40, p. 417, AUTHORIZING CITY
CLERK TO READVERTISE FOR BIDS on the College/
Dubuque Mall Storm and San. Sewer Proj. for 7/6/77.
After discussion, Berlin stated that there was not
concurrence for the Staff to proceed with plans
to connect parking behind Penneys with the College
St. Parking Lot & he would temporarily withdraw
the cancellation notice to Jensen. Affirmative
roll call vote on the Res. was unanimous, 5/0,
Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
Robt.'Welsh appeared questioning the procedure
used to establish a fair rate for purchase of
Hickory Hill Park add. Mayor Pro tem deProsse
responded. Parks & Rec. Comer. Flo Stockman noted
Comm. approval. Richard Johnson appeared. Moved
by Perret, seconded by Selzer to adopt Res. #77-
213, Bk. 40, pp. 418-419, ESTABLISHING JUST COMP.
FOR CDBG LAND ACQUISITION AT HICKORY HILL PARK.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser
& Vevera absent.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt
Res. #77-214, Bk. 40, pp. 420-441, AUTHORIZING
LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY OF IOWA CITY AND I.C.
ASSN. OF PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-
CIO, LOCAL #610, TO BE EFFECTIVE 7/1/77 THRU
6/30/78. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous,
5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt
Res. #77-215, Bk. 40, pp. 442-451, ESTABLISHING
POSITIONS BY PAY RANGE FOR THE CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL
OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR FY78. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera
absent.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt
RES. #77-216, Bk. 40, p. 452, ON UNCLASSIFIED
SALARIES & COMP. FOR FY78, BEGINNING 7/1/77. Affir—
mative roll call vote was unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser
& Vevera absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn
to Spec. Meeting of 6/28/77, at 1:30 P.M. in
Council Chambers, for receipt of bids on $3,015,000
Gen. Obligation Bonds, & adoption of Res. Authorizing
Debt Sery, Levy. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
A more complete description of Council activities
is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
s/CAROLdePROSSE, MAYOR PRO TEM
s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 7/5/77
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 21, 1977
7:30 P.M.
Mayor Pro tem deProsse proclaimed the wk. of 6/18-26 as National
Tennis Wk.
Sherman Hockstetler, 409 2nd Ave., appeared conc. a problem with a
building permit. The City Mgr. advised he would investigate and contact
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.
Iowa City Council, req. meeting, 6/21/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic
Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret (7:35
P.M.), Selzer. Absent: Neuhauser, Vevera. Mayor Pro tem deProsse
presiding.
Employee Service Awards were given to the following employees by
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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
Wayne Fjelstad (Fire Dept.); 5 yrs. of service, Dale Brown, Sr., William
Dollman, Lester Gardner, Clarence Ishman, Arlo Fry, Harold Mass 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 Whittaker (Fire Dept.);
10,yrs. service, Theodore Anderson and Charles Schmadeke (Public Works);
Thomas Crowley and Ronald Evans (Police Dept.); Kenneth Hudachek and
James`Giesking (Fire Dept.); 5 yrs. service, Victor Clime, Ralph 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 Bryant (all from
Fire Dept.); Robert Edberg and Richard Wardenburg (Public Works); Steffi
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Hite (Community Development); Mary Estle, Jeannette Carter, Joan Tucker
(Library). The Mayor Pro tem expressed Council's appreciation for these
employees'contributions to the City, and also for all other City employees.
Wayne'Begley; 804 Ronalds, appeared conc. the purchase of the Hayek
property. City Mgr. Neal Berlin related action taken by Council, and
decision that the City will not proceed to acquire the property, because
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of;'the.appraisal price. Begley asked that a legal opinion be sought re
appraising at a proposed zoning. The Mayor Pro tem will set up a meeting
with the City's special attorney William Meardon and interested persons
to explain the procedure used. Others appearing were Albert Soucek, 801
Brown, and P&Z'Comm. Jane Jakobsen, who related P&Z's denial of a rezoning
to R3 Zone for that property.
Mayor Pro tem deProsse proclaimed the wk. of 6/18-26 as National
Tennis Wk.
Sherman Hockstetler, 409 2nd Ave., appeared conc. a problem with a
building permit. The City Mgr. advised he would investigate and contact
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.
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June 21, 1977
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Robt. Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Rd., appeared questioning issuance procedure
on licenses in re to litter problems. If complaints are received by the
Police Dept., the matter is brought to Council's attention. Moved by
Selzer, seconded by Balmer, that the following items and recomm. on 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.-5/27/77; Civil Serv.
Comm. -6/7/77; Bd. of Adjust. -5/26/77.
Permit Res. Bk. 40, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. #77-197, p.
401, Approving Class B Liquor License application, and Res. #77-
198, p. 402, Approving Class B Sunday Sales Application for Howard
Johnson Co. & McLean Enterprises, N. Dodge St. Res. #77-199, p.
403, Approving Class C Liquor License, & Res. #77-200, p. 404,
Approving Application for Sunday Sales for the Mill Restaurant, 120
E. Burlington. Res. #77-201, p. 405, Approving Class C Liquor.
License application for F.O. Eagles #695, 225 Hwy. 1. Res. #77-
202, p. 406, Approving Class C Liquor License application for
Copper Dollar, 211 Iowa Ave. Res. #77-203, p. 407, Approving
issuance of Dancing Permit for Eagles #695. Res. #77-204, pp. 408-
409,,Approving Cigarette Permits. Res. #77-205, p. 410, Approving
Class C Liquor Permit Application for Gabe & Walker's, 330 E.
Washington.
Setting Public Hearings: Res. #77-206, Res. Bk. 40, p. 411, on
Excavation Ord.; Res. #77-207, Res. Bk. 40, p. 412, on Plans,
Specs,etc. for Jefferson/Market Signalization Project-FAUS; both
on 6/28/77.
Correspondence: Referred to City Mgr.: G. Bergman, et al, conc.
student -run coop. housing on Grant Ave. Ct.; Bd. Dir. Free Environ-
ment re College St. & Blackhawk Mini -parks, & also from Gerald
Walkup; V. Reeder re mowing of r -o -w adjacent to his home. Eligibility
certification list for firefighter position from Civil Serv. Comm.,
recd.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
Mayor Pro tem deProsse formally announced the above public hearings.
Councilman Perret asked that the Area Transp. Study 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 Public Works.
Councilman Foster asked whether or not the City had any jurisdiction
cont. the problem in Grand 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 Mgr. 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 do so. City
Mgr. Berlin called attention to the Housing Assistance Plan, its require-
ments and goals, in relation to the HCDA Block Grant. He had stated
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that the staff would pursue alternatives to meet those goals. It was
determined that in 45-60 days, the Staff would come back with information
for Council as discussed. Mayor Pro tem deProsse announced that the
Comp. Plan Coord. Comm. would be discussing multi -family zoning districts
at their next meeting.
City Mgr. Neal Berlin advised that on 6/23-24 he would be attending
an ACMA meeting on Zero Based Budgeting.
Public He was held on the Vacation of S. 120' of Alley between
Dubuque & Linn Sts., on N. side of Prentiss St. with retention of a
utility easement, in Block 9, C.S.A. as requested by Wm. Kerfoot. No
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 amendments at the informal meeting. No one appeared.
' Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #71-209, Bk. 40,
p. 414, REPEALING TAPPING FEE, by repealing Res. #73-17, on Arbor Dr.
relief sewer, as recomn. by Public Works and Legal Dept. Affirmative
roll call vote was unanimous, 5/0 Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
As suggested changes had been incorporated into the Taxicab Ord., the
revised ord., ORD. AMENDING THE MUN. CODE BY PROVIDING FOR A COMP. REG.
OF TAXICABS WITHIN THE CITY OF IOWA 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,
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5/O,'Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
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Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, that the ORD. AMENDING MUN. CODE
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.:%BY.REVISING LIMITATIONS UPON.THE SIZE OF HOUSES TO BE MOVED, AND AMENDING
ORD.;#2469, SEC. III, OF MUN. CODE, be considered and given 2nd vote for
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' 'passage:: Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 5/O, Neuhauser &
Vevera absent.
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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 WATER SERV: ACCTS., be considered and given 2nd vote for
passage.: Affirmative roll call 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.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-208, Bk. 40,
P. 413, ACCEPTING WEST PARK LIFT STATION as constructed by Jim Schroeder
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Constr., Bellevue, & recomm., by Public Works. Affirmative roll call
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vote was unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
' Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #71-209, Bk. 40,
p. 414, REPEALING TAPPING FEE, by repealing Res. #73-17, on Arbor Dr.
relief sewer, as recomn. by Public Works and Legal Dept. Affirmative
roll call vote was unanimous, 5/0 Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
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Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RES. #77-210, Bk., p. 415,
APPROVING PREL. PLAT OF RESUBDIV. OF PORTION OF LOT 30, CONWAY'S SUBD.
City Mgr. 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 Bruce 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', Perret voted 'no'. Motion carried, 4/1.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt Res. #77-215, Bk. 40,
P p. 442-450, ESTABLISHING POSITIONS BY PAY RANGE FOR THE CLASSIFIED
PERSONNEL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR FY78. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-216, Bk. 40,
p. 451, ON UNCLASSIFIED SALARIES & COMP. FOR FY78, BEGINNING 7/1/77.
This includes the City Attorney, City Clerk & City Manager salaries.
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. 077-211, Bk. 40,
p. 416, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, in Westwinds Subd.,
except lines 7-7A & lOB2-1083; Westwinds Dr. Extension Sewer; Hawkeye
Hts. Subd.; & Scott Blvd. San. Sewer Ext., as recomn. by Public Works.
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster to adopt RES. #77-212, Bk. 40, p.
417, AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO READVERTISE FOR BIDS on the College/
Dubuque Mall 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 Mgr. Berlin explained plans to connect parking behind Penneys
with the College St. Parking Lot, and canc. 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 &
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he would temporarily withdraw the notice to Jensen. .Affirmative roll
call vote on:the Res. was unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & 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. Commr. Flo Stockman
noted Comm. approval. Discussion included: option by Pat Harding &
constr. of Windsor Hts. 4th Addn.; possible use for arboretum, & need
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for cost figures on; 80 acres of present park in cemetery land. Richard
Johnson, 1906 Winston Dr. appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by
Selzer to adopt Res. #77-213, Bk. 40, pp. 418-419, ESTABLISHING JUST
COMP. FOR CDBG LAND ACQUISITION AT HICKORY HILL PARK. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
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Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt Res. #77-214, Bk. 40,
pp. 420-441, AUTHORIZING LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
I.C. ASSN. OF PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL #610, TO
BE EFFECTIVE 7/1/77 THRU 6/30/78. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous,
5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt Res. #77-215, Bk. 40,
P p. 442-450, ESTABLISHING POSITIONS BY PAY RANGE FOR THE CLASSIFIED
PERSONNEL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR FY78. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-216, Bk. 40,
p. 451, ON UNCLASSIFIED SALARIES & COMP. FOR FY78, BEGINNING 7/1/77.
This includes the City Attorney, City Clerk & City Manager salaries.
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
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Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn to Spec. Meeting of
6/28/77, at 1:30 P.M. in Council Chambers, for receipt of bids on $3,015400
Gen. Obligation Bonds, & adoption of Res. Authorizing Debt Serv. Levy.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Neuhauser & Vevera absent.
Meeting adjourned, 9:30 P.M.
CAROL dePROSSE, MAYOR PRO TEM
TBBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
Tape recorded on Reels 7177-18 & 20.
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JUNE 20, 1977
1:00 P.M.
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: June 20, 1977, 1:00 P.M., Conference Room
at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem deProsse presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: deProsse, Balmer, Foster, Selzer, Perret (1:15
P.M.). ABSENT: Neuhauser, Vevera.
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber, Higdon, Vann, Terronez,
Vitosh, Kushnir, Jones, Glaves, Hayek.
ZONING APPLICATIONS
Asst. Planner, Doug Boothroy was present for discussion of the following
items:
Conway Subdivision - Boothroy noted that the vacation of Virginia Drive
was an important part of the preliminary approval for this sub-
division. Council discussed the waiver for 25' streets instead of
28'.. The future extension for Foster Road was discussed. City
Manager Neal Berlin reiterated the staff position concerning sewer,
noting that it would be difficult to sustain the position of voting
y7 against this subdivision, and pointed out that the staff had recom-
mended the vacation of Virginia Drive and the 25' width for streets.
The Ordinance Vacating will be on next week's agenda.
' NATIONAL AAU JR. OLYMPIC TOURNAMENT
Jim Casey appeared asking for a contribution from the City for the 8
boys, who, will be representing Iowa City at the National AAU Jr. Olympic
` Tournament. After a short discussion, Mayor Pro tem deProsse presented
her objections, & it was decided that the matter would be brought up at
the formal Tuesday night meeting.
AGENDA
- City Manager Berlin distributed a new page 18 for the AFSCME Fire Contract,
a paragraph had been omitted, He also pointed out that a new Resolution,
as presented, would place certain positions in proper categories. Mayor
Pro tem asked that the unclassified personnel salaries be discussed in
executive session along with the acquisition of property.
The City Manager explained that 17 contractors had been contacted about
the bids for the College/Dubuque sewer project, previously, and all
would be'contacted again. He advised that the 'ugly' barricades used
downtown and at the cemetery that he had received complaints about were
required by the National Traffic Code.
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HUMAN SERVICES CONTRACT
Regional Planning Comm. Director Emil Brandt, Human Services Planner
Supervisors Don Sehr, Lorada
Connie Echternach, and Johnson County
Cilek, and Harold Donnelley were present for discussion. Brandt gave an
overview of how an Y program d why the ro ram for Human Services was evolved. He
down from 75/25 match to a
noted that the funding could possibly go
50/50 match due to help from CETA program and practicum students being
assigned to the project and from University of Iowa Research assistance.
the
Echternach described the flow of work, the groups involved, and
for study. The four sub -areas
criteria for selecting service systems
Mental Health/Chemical Dependency, Justice, Family & Individual
are:
Life, and Emergency Assistance. She identified several problems that
included: no
are developing even before the data is completed. These
to aid
drug and alcoholism counseling for youth; lack of resources
that boggle the mind; need for coordination
transients; funding arrangements
the lack of recreational opportunities
and cooperation between agencies;
for sick children where the
for certain groups; and concern over care
mother is employed.
Council and Supervisors discussed justification for funding, use of a
requesting funds, a smaller index
standard questionnaire by all agencies
that would be easier to use, whether or not there would be a
of, services
ratio between city, county & out of Johnson Co. cases. Echternach
to how far
stated that it should be a policy decision of each agency as
they.should go and which agencies to fund.
PARKING METERS AT COURTHOUSE
Mayor. Pro tem deProsse explained that altho the County had asked for
to in
parking signs on Harrison Street, the Council had decided put
did solve the problem. Supervisor
meters,,and that apparently the meters
installed before the County received
Donnelley noted that the meters were
the letter advising them of Council's decision. Mayor Pro tem deProsse
also asked for the support of the Supervisors in investigation by City
levels of joint funding for
Staff and the County Auditor of appropriate
determining the dollar participation of city residents in
programs; and
programs, such as Ambulance Service, Health Board, Elections, Voter
Registration, Visiting Nurses, Fire Dept. Services. There were no
lot time be
definite objections, but some persons asked that not a of
spent on the investigation.
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ANIMAL SHELTER
city Manager Neal Berlin advised that he would have a proposal for
would like to talk to
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expansion of the Animal Shelter building soon, and
that time. Supervisor Cilek pointed out that the
the Supervisors at
Federal Government had thought that the County's use and spreading
had each department
around of the revenue sharing money was great. They
sharing.
write a letter explaining how they used revenue
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OWNERSHIP OF STREETS AND ALLEYS IN ORIGINAL TOWN
Meeting
1977
Attorney John Hayek called attention to the question of who owns the fee
title to streets and alleys in the Original Town, the City or the State.
He will send written material to Council in the Friday packet regarding
his meeting with the State people, and would like to discuss it on
Monday. He did not think that this would affect the timing of the
disposition documents which will come out the first week in July.
URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY TAX LITIGATION
Attorney Hayek discussed the tax litigation with Johnson County on some
of the urban renewal properties. A Declaratory Judgment action was
filed to determine the liability of the City in February. A Court Order
today stopped the County Treasurer from selling this property at tax
sale. The County officials were most cooperative. He stated that there
were no serious problems regarding sale of this property, as the tax
money in question could be put in an escrow account or some other arrange-
ment made. He was not aware of any problems this would cause in getting
out from under HUD regulations.
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
The City Manager pointed out the memo received in the packet of the 17th
regarding.explanation'of the budget amendments. Finance Director Rosemary
s
Vitmh ;explained why the Mass Transit budget was amended, particularly
because..of personnel costs and rental of buses and maintenance of buses.
State Transit Assistance revenues will allow not using $60,000/100,000
of revenue.sharing in Transit.
TRAVEL POLICY
The City Manager.called attention to the memo of May 6th included in the
June 17th packet. In the proposed policy on Page 3 in the Pre -Employment
'Interview, judgment is reserved for the City, elsewhere it is reserved
for the City Manager. Berlin stated that it would be appropriate to add
this change here and in paragraph 2 of Section 6, which has been changed.
so that noon meals within Iowa City area will not be allowed. Some
changes have been made in the Travel Request Forms, but Council should
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adopt the policy as amended. This item will be added to next week's
agenda.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE ORDINANCE
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Mayor Pro tem deProsse advised that a proposed ordinance would be in
next Friday's packet. Councilman Perret noted that he would be absent
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on that date, but would submit his comments on the ordinance.
There was discussion concerning whether or not the three hours allowed
on June 28th would be enough time for discussion both with Don Zuchelli
and for the Sasaki and Associated Engineers presentation. The City
Manager will investigate when the Hwy. 6/1/218 signalization project
will be started.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Foster and seconded by Perret to adjourn to executive
session for discussion of acquisition of property and unclassified
personnelsalaries. Upon roll call Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret and
Selzer voted 'aye'. Motion carried, 5/0, Neuhauser and Vevera. absent.
3:35 P.M. It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Perret to adjourn.
Motion carried, 5/0. 4:40 P.M.
The minutes of this meeting are recorded on Reel #77-19.