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Home My WebLink About1977-07-12 Council MinutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL JULY 12, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7/12/77, 7:30 P.M. at Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Perret, :. (7:39 PM). Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Rachel Matteson expressed appreciation on behalf of Free Environment for postposing sale of Black - hawk Mini -Park. Merrell Johnson appeared objecting to delection of a portion of the Muscatine Ave. Impr. Proj. sewer. Edna Booker, 2711 Muscatine also objected. After discussion, it was determined that a change order could be implemented to include the sewer if arrangements were made by property owners to pay for its total cost. Corrine Suter requested reopening the subject of acquisition of Hayek property for Happy Hollow Park. A.J. & Ed Soucek, 801 Brown, also appeared. After discussion, Council decided to hold an Executive Session with Atty. Meardon to discuss negotiation strategy. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret that L,- material from Suter and Marsha Linder be received & filed. Motion carried, 7/0. Al Logge appeared regarding whether or not the City hada Noise Ord. or Air & Water Pollution Ord. Previous actions were explained. Chuck'Denniger, Resources Conservation Conn. re- ported that Iowa.City's water supply had been invest- igated & there was no reason for alarm at the present time. He explained H.R.6831'& asked for Council support. Tour by RCC members thru John Deere Plant in Dubuque re metal separation from solid waste was reported on. Foster commended the RCC for the excel - 2, lent.job they have done since their existence. Deputy City Clerk Brei asked that the following corrections be made to the Consent Calendar: Item 3a, change date of mtg. to 6/28/77 and add to the 1st paragraph that Councilman Selzer was present, also add Adjourned Council Mtg. of 6/28/77; and Item 3d(1) should be a Res. directing Clerk to republish notice to bidders for 4 (instead of 5) stormwater projs. and the bid security should be $8,000 instead of $9,000. Selzer asked that the City staff begin to require bid bonds rather than bid securities. There were no objections. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that the following items & recomms. in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of official actions, reg. Council mtg. of 6/28/77, and adjourned Council mtg. of 6/28/77, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Civil Serv. Comm. -6/28/77; Housing Bd. of Appeals -6/14/77; Library Bd. of Trustees -5/18/77 & 6/23/77; Comprehensive Plan Coord. Comm. -6/23/77. Permit Res., Res. Bk. 41, as recomm. by City Clerk; Res. #77-245, p. 551, Approving Class C Liquor License Application for Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn. Res. #77-246, p. 552, Approving Class C Beer Permit Application for John's Grocery, 401 E. Market. Res. 077-247, p. 553, Approving Class C Beer Permit Appli- cation for Osco Drug, Inc., 120 E. College. Res. #77-248, p. 554, Approving Cigarette Permits. Res. #77-249, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 554-555, Directing City Clerk to Republish Notice to Bidders & Fixing Time & Place for Receipt of Bids for 4 Stormwater Projs. in City. Motions setting public hearings. for 7/26/77, 7:30 P.M., Civic Center: Ords. Adopting Uniform Bldg. Code, Uniform Code for Abate- ment of Dangerous Bldgs., 1976 Ed. of Uniform Plumbing Cade, 1976 Ed. of Uniform Mechanical Code, 1975 Ed. of Natl. Elec. Code, 1976 Ed. of Uniform Fire Code. Correspondence: Carl Orgren, re: JCRPC's Area Transp. Study; Marilyn Nickelsburg, Friends of Children's Museum, re financial aid for FY79; Jay Honohan, re Los Angeles Co.'s proposed ord.; referred to City Mgr. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Neuhuaser officially announced the above public hearings. She also announced a vacancy for 1 unexpired term ending 1/1/80 on the Human Rights Comm. with appointment scheduled for 8/16/77. Balmer made a statement cont. Council's decision to delay marketing of the Blackhawk Mini -Park and straying away from objectives of the Urban Renewal Plan. fie asked Councilmembers not to allow future deviation. Mayor Neuhauser reported on the status of the State granting title to Iowa City for streets & alleys located in Urban Renewal Area. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. N77-250, Res. Bk. 41, p. 556, AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO PURCHASE LAND FOR PRIVATE REOEV. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Foster moved to reconsider the preceding roll call vote. deProsse moved to table Foster's motion to reconsider. Foster called for question. Roll call on motion to table: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, deProsse, Foster. Nays: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Motion carried, 4/3. Council noted that this action & vote are in no way to be construed as a measure to prevent the resale of Blackhawk Mini - Park. Mayor Neuhauser requested there be no formal Council mtg. on 7/19/77. There were no objections. Perret indicated he would submit a written report on the Conference on Affirmative Public Policy. City Mgr. Berlin informed Council that arrangements had been made to temporarily install stop signs at the intersection of lst Ave. & Wayne St. He further advised of 3 items deleted from the Agenda. Parks & Rec. Dir. Showalter presented and explained the Mercer Park Ball Diamond Lighting plans which are estimated to cost $52,500. Public hearing opened, no one appeared. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that ORD.,PROVIDING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE,PROCEDURE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF VARIOUS MUN. ORDS..BE considered and given 1st vote for passage. Motion carried, 7/0. Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Neuhauser, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Nays: Selzer, Vevera. 1st consideration given, 5/2. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, that ORD. #77-2846, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 133-134, AMENDING SOLID WASTE ORD. TO PROVIDE THAT COUNCIL, BY RES., MAY ESTABLISH FEES FOR STORAGE, COLLECTION, TRANSP., PROCESSING & DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE, & AMENDING ORD. #2790, SEC. VI, BY ADDING NEW SUBSEC. THERETO be passed & adopted. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Selzer, Vevera. Ord. adopted, 4/3. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. N77-251, Res. Bk. 41, p. 557, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE AT I.C. SANITARY LANDFILL. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Vevera, Balmer, Selzer. Res. adopted, 4/3. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster,, that ORD. N77-2847, Ord. Bk. 11, p. 135, FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF VIRGINIA DR. LOCATED BETWEEN PRAIRIE DU CHIEN RD. & OAKLAWN AVE. be passed & adopted. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Selzer. Nays: Neuhuaser, Perret, Vevera. Ord. adopted, 4/3. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, that ORD. REGULATING THE OPENING & EXCAVATING OF PUBLIC PLACES: REQUIRING A PERMIT & PAYMENT OF A PERFORMANCE DEPOS- IT: IMPOSING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROTECTION OF LIFE & PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH EXCAVATING WORK, IN- CLUDING TRAFFIC & PEDESTRIAN SAFEGUARDS:.REGULATING THE BACKFILLING & RESURFACING OF EXCAVATIONS: & PRESCRIBING PENALITIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THESE PRO- VISIONS be considered & given 2nd vote for passage. Motion carried, 7/0, Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Second consideration given, 7/0. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, that the ORD.. VACATING PART OF PARSONS AVE. IN IOWA CITY, IA, NEAR WILLIAM WHITE BLVD. IN WASHINGTON ST. PLACE be considered & given 2nd vote for passage. Motion carried, 6/1, Vevera voting "no." Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: Vevera. Second consideration given, 6/1. Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, to adopt the RES. ESTABLISHING FEES & CHARGES FOR THE USE OF MUNI TENNIS COURTS. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Foster. Nays: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer. Abstain: deProsse. Res. failed, 2/4/1. ! Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-252, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 558-560, AUTH- ORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE & CITY CLERK TO CERTIFY AN AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS. Roll call: Ayes: .Perret, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Res. adopted, 4/3. t, Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-253, Res. Bk. 41, p.• 561, ACCEPTING WORK ON WASHINGTON ST. AMENITIES PROJ. as completed by O'Brien Elec. Co. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Vevera. Res. adopted, 6/1. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt/ RES. #77-254, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 562-577, AUTHORIZING & PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF $3,015,000 GEN. OBLI- GATION BONDS & LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS. ' - Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt r: RES. #77-255, Res. Bk. 41, p. 578, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR COLLEGE/DUBUQUE MALL SANITARY & STORM SEWER PROJ. to Dave Schmitt Constr. Co., Cedar Rapids, u Ia. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the mtg. Motion carried, 7/0. (10:05 P.M.) r:- A more complete description of Council activities 14 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLLF�US, CITY CLERK 7/26/7'7 O � d" F7, PUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COIL JUNE 28, 1977 The cost of publishing the fallowing proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for sai�p-M ication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. sess on, 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 recomm. 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 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, 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. #77-218, 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 & recomm. in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Oproval of off. actions, reg. *cil meeting, 6/14/77, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: CCN-6/7/71; P&R Comm.-6/8/77; Comprehensive Plan Comm.- 6/9/77; Riverfront Conn.-6/15/77; Resources Conserv. Comm-6/15/77; P&Z Comn.-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 I 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, Conn. Denniger was present to explain the misinter- I pretam 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 on streets and alleys in the Urban Renewal area. Public hearing was held on the Excavation Ord. Bill Grell, Robt. Welsh, and Charles Ruppert appeared. Council discussed inspection procedures 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 & voted 0 for passage at 2 Council meetilp prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the lst & 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 voting "no." Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. #77-2840, Ord. 8k. 11, pp. 116-117, FOR THE VACATION OF THE S. 120 FT. OF AN ALLEY BETWEEN DUBUQUE & LINN STS. ON N. SIDE OF PRENTISS ST., AND TO RETAIN UTILITY EASEMENT OVER 20 -FT. WIDE ALLEY be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers 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 lst & 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 Foster, seconded by deProsse, that the ORD. FOR VACATION OF PORTION OF VIRGINIA DR. LOCATED BETWEEN PRAIRIE DU CHIEN RD. & OAKLAWN be considered and given lst vote for passage. Motion carried, 4/3. Roll call: byes: Balmer, Foster, deProsse, Selzer. Nays: Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. lst consideration given, 4/3. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that ORD. #77-2841, Ord. Bk. 11, p. 118, AMENDING ORD. #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/O, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to defer the RES. ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF FEES WITH REGARD TO DELINQUENT WATER SERV. ACCOUNTS. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, that Ord. #77-2842, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 119-120, AMENDING THE 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/O, 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, seconded by Perret, that RES. #77-224, Res. Bk. 40, p. 495, AWARDING CONTRACT & APPROVING PERFORMANCE BOND & INSURANCE CERTIFICATES FOR THE FY78 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJ. be adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Move3 by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, 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 Foster, 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. #77-230, 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. Ayes: Selzer, Balmer Prosse, BD. RO call: 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/MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 7/12/77 • 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 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. #77-217, Bk. 40, pp. 452-454, DIRECTING SALE. ,r 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 the checks of the unsuccessful bidders. Motion t carried unanimously. Moved by deProsse seconded by Perret to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously, 1:20 P.M. t' A more complete description of Council activities l is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/MARY NEUHAUSER, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK t r i \ 'D's. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JUNE 28, 1977 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. session, 6/28/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. 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 & recomm. in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Mayor Neuhauser stated that Item 20, Res. Approving Agreement for Engineering/Architectural Servs. with Assoc. Engineers Inc. for elements - of College/Dubuque St. Pedestrian Mall, including sub -agreement with Sasaki Assoc. would be considered after public discussion. Atty. Bob Downer appeared an 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 cone. 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. Citv Clerk Abbie Stolfus condensed the items cont. the alternatives as fol'iows: 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 0: 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 the above options. Citizens appearing favoring the mini -parks were: Steve Friedkin, for Free Environment; Bob Burchfield for Ia. PIRG; Robin Potter; Mark Hardt, 115 S. Dubuque, Robt. Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Rd.,appeared re public housing need. Mayor "' Neuhauser advised that in the private sector, persons are raising money for a focal point. Roll call on the motion: Ayes: 7. Nays: 0. Motion carried. Council discussed the agreement. Moved by Perret, t 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 & recomm. in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: • Quncil Activities June 28, 1977 Page 2 Approval of off. actions, reg. Council meeting, 6/14/77, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: CCN -6/7/77; P&R Comm. -6/8/77; Compre- hensive Plan Comm. -6/9/77; Riverfront Comm. -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 J-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, w U.A.Y.' Bd., re experience &impressions as bd. member; referred to Y 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 announced that Item 10, public hearing to obtain public input and reaction on proposal that the City of Iowa City participate a in a Public Housing Program, would be held at this time. Those appearing 'favoring public housing were: Agnes Kuhn, for Assn. Campus Ministers; y, Don Standley, 202 Ellis; Harry Baum, 530 Ronalds; Dale Barker, Bon Aire Mobile Home; Robin Potter; Robt. Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Rd.; David Smithers, 1801 Calvin Ct.; Jim Rigsby, 1319 Muscatine, Kathy Hanika for PIRG; Irvin Pfab, 1610 Rochester; and Stan Blum, 120 N. Clinton., Council - members expressed their personal views. Moved by foster, seconded by deProsse that the City Mgr: be directed to work toward a Housing Work- shop, 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. Council noted the recomms. from P&Z Conn. for Council to recomm. policy establishing status of Hwy. 6 as limited access arterial rd. with new accesses allowed where considered to be desirable & beneficial; to approve final plat of Makada Subd.; to approve prel. & final LSNRD of Lot 2 of BDI Ist Add. subj. to submission of agreement for installation of public improvements & signatures of utility companies. Re Parks & Rec. Comm. recomm. that a fee of $1.00 be charged for a reservation ai� �J Acil Activities June 28; 1977 Page 3 permit for tennis courts, the City Mgr. reported on details of which courts would be reserved & for which days, in City Park and Mercer Park. A resolution will be presented for the next Council meeting. Conc. the Resources Conserv. Conn. recomm. re the computer study for Civic Center, Comm. Denniger was present to explain the misinterpretation of their minutes. The City Mgr, will check with RCC to clarify what will be done. 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 REG ULATION 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 r. Councilmembers present. Taxidrivers appearing for discussion were Emory Walker, Bon Aire Trailer Ct., and Chad Hanner. Irvin Pfab also spoke. Public hearing was held on the Jefferson/Market Signalization Proj. FAUS NM -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, 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 commented on need for planting of trees in our City. He asked for permission to attend a conference in Denver on July 7/10 re state & local public policies. Three Council - members 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 request for Staff assistance for Ralston Creek Coord. Comm. in their minutes, for acquisition of property on the East side of town to build dry dams, and noted concern that Ed Brinton and Ben Barnett were no longer with Powers -Willis, and working on the study, `& requested that this matter be discussed on 7/25. The City Mgr. stated - that due to the length of the meeting, he would not give a report on the meeting he attended which was on "Zero -based Budgeting." He called attention to the request that the Prel. & Final LSNRD for Bywater be accepted. Comm. Dev. Dir. Kraft advised that the agreement ` 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 on streets and alleys in the Urban Renewal area. Public hearing was held on the Excavation Ord. Bill Grell, 2210 N. Dubuque, Robt. Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Rd., and Charles Ruppert, 1406 N. ',..Dubuque Rd. appeared. Council discussed inspection procedures 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 REG ULATION 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 r. Councilmembers present. Taxidrivers appearing for discussion were Emory Walker, Bon Aire Trailer Ct., and Chad Hanner. Irvin Pfab also spoke. Public hearing was held on the Jefferson/Market Signalization Proj. FAUS NM -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, • Ouncil Activities June 28, 1977 Page 4 Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, that ORD. AMENDING SOLID WASTE ORD. TO PROVIDE THAT COUNCIL, BY RES., IMY 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. City Mgr. Berlin indicated consideration of the Res. Establishing Fees for Disposal of Solid Waste at Iowa City Sanitary Landfill would be postponed until final consideration of the above Ord. 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 & 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 voting "no." Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. #77-2840, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 116-117, FOR THE VACATION OF THE S. 120 FT. OF AN ALLEY BETWEEN DUBUQUE & LINN STS. `+ ON N. SIDE OF PRENTISS ST., AND TO RETAIN UTILITY EASEMENT OVER 20-FT. . WIDE ALLEY be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers 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, t ,:.-. that the lst & 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 Foster, seconded by deProsse, that the ORD. FOR. VACATION OF PORTION OF VIRGINIA DR. LOCATED BETWEEN PRAIRIE DU CHIEN RD. & OAKLAWN be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Motion carried, 4/3. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, Foster, deProsse, Selzer. Nays: „ ' Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. 1st consideration given, 4/3. ` Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that ORD. #77-2841, Ord. Bk. rp::°r: 11, p. 118, AMENDING ORD. #76-2801 BY PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF V_.. 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 by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to defer the RES. ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF FEES WITH REGARD TO DELINQUENT WATER SERV. ACCOUNTS. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, that Ord. #77-2842, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 119-120, AMENDING THE 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, • • Cosil Activities June 28, 1977 Page 5 1 1 Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that RES. #77-224, Res. Bk. 40, p. 495, AWARDING CONTRACT & APPROVING PERFORMANCE BOND & INSURANCE CERTIFICATES FOR THE FY78 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJ. be adopted. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. #77-225, Res. Bk. 40, pp. 496-498, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN OVERWIDTH PAVEMENT AGREE- MENT WITH WILBERT FRANTZ FOR MT. PROSPECT ADD. PT. 3. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. This authorizes the City to pay for all street pavement in excess of 28' width for Hollywood Blvd. east to Sycamore St. The RES. ACCEPTING PAVING & STORM SEWERS IN PTS. 8, 9, & 10 OF BRYN MAWR was not considered due to the fact that the maintenance bonds had not been filed with the City. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, 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. ]],-pp. 121-122, AMENDING ZONING ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING THE USE REGS. OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R1A ZONE TO RIB 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 7 0 11 Cn4% TY N CAE ADD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, / a ouc members, 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. This changes the date on or before which notice must be given to reopen the agreement from 8/15 to 8/30. 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. #77-230, Res. Bk. 40, p. 510, NAI4ING DEPOSITORIES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. This res. will serve to authorize an increase in the maximum amount allowed for deposit in the City's three depository banks from $2,000,000 to $4,000,000. 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 Council - members present. oncil Activities June 28, 1977 Page 6 Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. #77-232, Res. Bk. YOUTH SERVS. 40, pp. 513-515, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR IN IOWA CITY AREA WITH YOUTH HOMES, INC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS Council did not consider the�E RPOM T VICT ADVOCAIAYOR IN THE IOWA CITY AREA WITH H Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to amend the contract with the $6,140.00 to U.A.Y. Bd. so that the transfer will change from quarterly $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. YOUTH SERVS. IN THE 516-520, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR CITY AREA WITH U.A.Y. BD. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Balmer, IOWA deProsse, 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.) YOR CITY CLERK r ,Minutes of this meeting are recorded on Reel #77-20. �a A t S` , • 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 P resent representing the bonding consultants. 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. r 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 $874.75. 4.10% 1979-1986, incl. 4.40% 1987-1989, incl. y+ Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret to adopt RES. H77-217, Bk. 40,• AN 3� ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE)$AffirmativeEroll OBLIGATION all vote wasunaOR n A mous, 6/0, Selzer absent. 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. ,h x , MARY NEUHAUSER, MAYOR B IE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK .L Tape recorded on Reel N77-20. ,s . 11 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 27, 1977 1:30 P.M. 0 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. T,.. '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, BDI, 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 Preliminag lat Schmeiser explained that the previous 'r 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 •off J 5hDZ1'�a "i"�J, , " ';y, � � '','i tl! l4 \ '(P: lti, . $�7+i.1'..R•e< q T ` t � \' t<� 1 iv \F. aiiit :: •iiU✓Ai?! •,`"i�w %Ct t Otit?+' >' .., , 1 � \� II?. ,� 171 wa^i��;. �,. 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H I1�V,'l Valdl f11 Il'Ir'!Il i,,111i 1-'! kI1lllllt� N1� ilri rl•I iIH ,1; lil,l , I Il t su Iv i i I II �+ tlf INN '(IVHI IN sllUl l ll�tlt IhdlI;�Ul t1I111��11�y ��Uilll'lll�'fi�l illiilli �i IIStlld Iwl{I i.lilllal 11t1e ��ll�; 11+ I I, i u1p14 �,r+ � l l l li+ III ff I dill lyl I�+n �IIH��i'ffi lrrllll��hlipNls II , 141 J �s .us :lid u� Uh oil I111l l�i�hrll dll �I�I��I� 1'�IIIIII n» tlil ill' al! i I ,i .i�l�ldll RETAKE OF PRECEDING DOCU\AFNT M JORM MICR(PLAB TARGET SERIES FOLLOWS 0 M&A •ornial Discussion lune 27, 1977 Page 2 suggesting that the city costs for providing services would be more for the residential area. Both 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 f growth and this should be transmitted to BDI and the Iowa Industrial r` 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. 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. t City Manager Berlin noted that in Item N30, 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. 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. 1.. 1 . • I&mal Discussion June 27, 1977 Page 3 It was noted that the proposed fee for tennis courts, $1.00, per reserva- tion as recommended by Parks and Recreation Commission, was reasonable. The City Manager suggested that the Parks and Recreation Commission 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 • Oormal 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. on Reel H77-21. The minutes of this meeting are recorded t L ri. j rf{ 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. ` Studen presented the Design Principles on which there will need to be 5 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 l:; 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 - Dian Selzer 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', 'Four Seasons'. -12' traffic lane, may be desired next to safety lane on Dubuque. -No alley access for "Every Blooming Thing" business. ` Studen presented the Design Principles on which there will need to be 5 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 l:; • 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 a way 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. • Coil 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. t Tc� 1