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Home My WebLink About1977-07-26 Council MinutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL JULY 26, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this cal- endar year fold publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. session, 772677T, T:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Foster, Selzer. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Harold Bechtoldt appeared re problems with registration of bicycles. Mayor Neuhauser & City Mgr. Berlin outlined reasoning for present policy. Ralph Oxford, owner of Yellow Checker & Super Cab Co's., read a letter requesting a 15t per trip subsidy by the City. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, that the request be received, filed, & referred to the City Mgr. Motion carried unanimously. Robt. Rowe appeared with complaints in regard to the dust from the Ready Mix Trucks, the odor from garbage cans at 610 S. Madison, & violations of parking on the parking on Prentiss. The City Mgr. will investigate. Caroline Embree, Airport Commr., related the consensus of the Comm. to have attendance of a member at Council mtgs. for the time period thru ' the Consent Calendar. She noted that they had t' asked for stenographic help for taking of minutes, & altho the Comm. will pay the costs, the City will recruit a person. The Mayor noted that the Comm. minutes should be in the proper form, and requests would come to Council by that process: n Max Yocum appeared re the problems with the ,{ house at 801 S. Van Buren. After discussion and outlining of events which had taken place by Housing & Inspection Services Dir. Mike Kucharzak, kr it was ,moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, that the house owned by Max Yocum located in the public r -alley North of Block 3 in Lyon's First addition which house is known as 801 S. Van Buren St., be removed from the alley. -Further, that the City Atty. be directed to give notice to Max Yocum to remove the structure within 30 days from serv. of notice. ' Motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Foster & Selzer absent. City Clerk Abbie Stolfus asked that Item 3c(1), Res. Approving Class B Beer Permit for Friday, Inc, dba/T.G.I. Fridays be deleted from the ' Consent Calendar. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the following items & recomm. in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as r7 amended: ' Approval of off, actions of reg. Council ' mtg. of 7/5/77, with the following additions to p, 4, para. 2, as recomn. by City Clerk: "Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, ` to adopt Res. N77-241, Res. Bk. 40, pp, 534-547, ESTABLISHING A TRAVEL POLICY. F ' Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: Vevera. Res, adopted, 6/1." Minutes of Bds. & Comm.: Resources Conserv. Comm. -6/28/77 & 7/12/77; P&Z Comm. -7/1/77; Library Bd. of Trustees -informal of 7/6/77 & reg. of 6/30/77; Housing Comm. -7/6/77; CCN - 7/12/77. Permit Res., Res. Bk. 41, as recomn. by City Clerk: Res. #77-256, p. 579, Approving Class C Beer Permit application for Hawkeye Dairy Store, 701 E. Davenport St. Res. 77- 257, p. 580, Approving Class C Liquor Control License application for George's Buffet, Inc., 312 Market. Res. #77-258, p. 581, Approving Class C Liquor Control License application for Post #2581 V.F.W., 1012 S. Gilbert St. Res. #77-259, p. 582, Approving Class C Liquor Control License application for Maxwell's, 121 E. College. Res. #77-260, p. 583, Approving Class C Liquor Control License application and Res. #77-261, p. 584, Approving Dancing Permit for The Fieldhouse, Ill E. College. Res. #77-262, p. 585, Approving Dancing Permit for Maxwell's, 121 E. College. Res. #77-263, pp. 586-587, Approving Cigarette Permits. Res. #77-264, Res. Bk. 41, p. 588, ACCEPTING PAVING & STORM SEWER IN STURGIS CORNER ADD. Letter from Ms. Edith Maher, re dust problem near entrance of landfill, referred to City Mgr. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Foster & Selzer absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to approve the CDBG Neighborhood Site Improvement Prog. Motion carried, 4/1, deProsse voting "no," with Foster & Selzer absent. Dorothy Schabilion, Irvin Pfab, Jane Jakobsen, & Allen Lage appeared. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to amend the ORD. AMENDING THE ZONING ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS FROM RIA TO RIB ZONE for Pepperwood Add. by substituting Southgate Dev. Co. for Midwest Dev. Co. as requestee. Motion carried, 5/0, Foster & Selzer absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that the ORD. AMENDING THE ZONING ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS FROM RlA TO RIB ZONE for Pepperwood Add. be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Motion carried, 5/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Foster & Selzer absent. A combined public hearing was held on the Ords. adopting the 1976 Uniform Bldg. Code, 1976 Ed. of Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Bldgs., 1976 Ed. of the Uniform Plumbing Cade, 1976 Ed. of Uniform Fire Code, 1975 Ed. of the Natl. Electrical Code, and the 1976 Ed. of the Uniform Mechanical Code. No one appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A UNIFORM ADMIN. PROCEDURE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF VARIOUS MUN. ORDS. be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Motion carried, 5/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Foster & Selzer absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, the ORD. #77-2848, Ord. Bk. 12, p. 136, VACATING PART OF PARSONS AVE. IN IOWA CITY NEAR WILLIAM WHITE BLVD. IN WASHINGTON ST. PLACE be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Foster & Selzer absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt ORD. #77-2849, Ord. 8k. 12, pp. 137-141, REGULATING THE OPENING AND EXCAVATING OF PUBLIC PLACES; REQUIRING A PERMIT & PAYMENT OF A PERFORMANCE DEPOSIT; IMPOSING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROTECTION OF LIFE & PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH EXCAVATING WORK, INC. TRAFFIC & PEDESTRIAN SAFEGUARDS; REGULATING THE BACKFILLING & RESURFACING OF EXCAVATIONS; & PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THESE PROVISIONS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Foster & Selzer absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, that RES. #77-265, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 589-590, ADOPTING PERFORMANCE DEPOSIT SCHEDULE AND ESTABLISHING LIMITS OF INSURANCE FOR EXCAVATION ORD. be adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Foster & Selzer absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that RES. #77-266, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 591-592, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF MAKADA SUED. be adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Foster & Selzer absent. Moved by d0rosse, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. #77-267, Res. Bk. 41, p. 593, ACCEPTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT MELROSE & WOOLF. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Foster & Selzer absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, that RES. #77-268, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 594-595, REJECTING BIDS REC. AT THE 7/19/77 LETTING FOR THE JEFFERSON/ MARKET SIGNALIZATION PROJ. FAUS #M-4030(1)--82-52 & AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR A RELETTING OF THE PROJ. ON 8/16/77 BY THE IA D.O.T. be adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Foster & Selzer absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. #77-269, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 596-597, APPROVING PLANS, SPECS, FORM OF CONTRACT & ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTR. OF MERCER PARK BALL DIAMOND LIGHTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Foster & Selzer absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, that RES. #77-270, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 598-600, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A 2ND AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND ZUCHELLI, HUNTER, & ASSOC., INC. for urban renewal services be adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Foster & Selzer absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that RES. #77-271, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 601-602, CALLING FOR REQUESTS FOR TENDERS FOR SERIES 1961 AND 1967 WATER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IA., be adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Foster & Selzer absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that the mtg. be adjourned. Motion carried, 5/0. (9:25 P.M.) A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR R .sJABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK 8/9/77 �� —�tb- I —RL"ZLLW RTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COIL JULY 5, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said pub ication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg.�j5M, 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. H77-234, 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. I. 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: Approval of off. actions, reg. Council mtg. 6/21/77, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City .Clerk. Minutes of Airport Comm., 5/20 & 6/2/17. Permit Res., Bk..40, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. H77-235, p. 524, Approving Class C Liquor License Application, Valentino's, 115 E. College; Res. N77-236, p. 525-26, Approving Cigarette Permits; Res. R77-237, p. 527, Approving Dancing Permit, Gabe & Walkers, 330 E. Washington. i 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 was being done about the airplane. City Mgr. Berlin related action taken. deProsse noted dis- pleas*with Dir. Plastino's memo of 6779 on the Area Transp. Study, stating that it wds 99% inaccurate. 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 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 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, 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 Executive Council, they need the City's formal request. Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, 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 ZONING ORD., CHAPTER 8.10 re parking. Councilman Selzer explained to Irvin Pfab why the changes 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, COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION, PROCESSING AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE, & AMENDING ORD. 2790, SEC. 6, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion carried, 4/3, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer voting 'no.' Roll call on first vote carried, 4/3. Ayes: Perret, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: 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, Perret. Movefly Perret, seconded by Vevera, qkt 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 1st 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. #77-242, 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 PROD. 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. x Mod by Balmer, seconded by Perreleto 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. N77-244, 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 s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 7/19/77 0 C014PLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JULY 5, 1977 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 7/5/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: City Mgr. Berlin, City Clerk Stolfus, Asst. Atty. Angela Ryan, Atty. Hayek, Acting Comm. Dev. Dir. Glaves, Adm. Asst. Schreiber. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. Those appearing for public disc. favoring saving of the mini -parks included: Jeff Busch, RR 3; Bob Stagg; Michael Balch, 104 S. Governor; Stan Blum; 120 N. Clinton; Robin Potter; Jim Mulac, 610 S. Dubuque, Jim Potter; and Heidi Smalheiser, 419 N. Dubuque. Council discussed recon- sideration of their previous vote on deferral of the mini -parks from the sale of urban renewal properties; uses of parcels; and rejection of bids. City Mgr. Berlin cautioned Council to not make statements on what they will or will not do regarding bids for urban renewal property. It was.moved by Vevera, and seconded by deProsse, to reconsider the motion to delete the Blackhawk mini -park from the sale of parcels at this time. Motion carried, 4/3, Balmer, Neuhauser, Selzer voting 'no.' It was moved by Vevera, and seconded by deProsse, to defer the Blackhawk Mini - park parcel from the sale of urban renewal properties until the Dubuque/ College Pedestrian Mall is completed. Motion carried, 4/3, Neuhauser, Balmer and Selzer voting 'no.' C. Mayor Neuhauser stated that Item #20, Res. Approving Bywater LSNRD would be discussed at this time. There were no objections. Moved by i Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RES. #77-234, Bk. 40, pp. 521-523, ',APPROVING PREL. & FINAL LSNRD PLAN OF LOT 2, BDI 1ST ADD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present, 7/0. city Clerk Stolfus asked that Res. Authorizing Dancing Permit for Gabe.& Walkers, 330 Washington, be added to the Consent Agenda. There was'a short discussion of the Airport Comm. minutes regarding person to take minutes. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that the following f items and recons. on the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended:` Approval of off. actions, reg. Council mtg. 6/21/77, subj. to correction, as recomn. by City Clerk. Minutes of Airport Comm., 5/20 & 6/2/77. Permit Res., Bk. 40, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. #77-235; p. 524, Approving Class C Liquor License Application, Valentino's, 115 E. College; Res. #77-236, p. 525-26, Approving Cigarette Permits; h Res:.' #77-237, p. 527, Approving Dancing Permit, Gabe & Walkers, 330 E. Washington. Motion: Adopting policy as follows: It is hereby the policy of 1' tons for curb cuts to Hwy 6 the City Council to revii ew app ica Bypass on an individual basis. • Oncil Activities July 5, 1977 page 2 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 y. Y re sale of sts. & alleys in the urban renewal area. For the process as worked out, to come up for a vote of the State Executive Council, they need the City's formal request. Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 077-240, Bk. 40, pp. 531-533, AUTHORIZING CITY ATTY. TO OBTAIN PATENTS FROM THE STATE OF IA. FOR CERTAIN STS. AND ALLEYS LOCATED City Council Information: Vevera reported on complaints conc. overdue done about the airplane. notices on water bills. He asked what was being City Mgr. Berlin related previous actions, and if an answer of "no" is received, he will pursue the Tucson arrangement. deProsse noted dis- the Area Transp. Study, pleasure with Dir. Plastino's memo of 6/29 on it 99% inaccurate. This item is scheduled for informal stating that was discussion on 7/25. Vevera commended Supt. Billie Hauber on her letter to the Hawkeye Kennel Club. Perret advised he would be attending the in right-of-way Denver Conference 7/7-11. He called attention to weeds Trek intersection. deProsse notified Council that she at Benton/Mormon would not be attending the 7/11 informal mtg. Neuhauser stated she will be attending the Comm. Dev. Conf. the end of the week, and would be Cities Conf., 7/14-16. paying her own expenses to the Natl. League of She also reported that there were no brochures about Iowa City at the Interstate Information Center. Selzer questioned if there was any & Berlin said there should interest ,in the Dubuque/College Sewer Proj., be 3 bids. Foster noted concern over lack of use of proper refuse containers by,citizens. Balmer commended the Parks & Rec. Dept. on He noted that the their' -choices of playground equip. at City Park. that Iowa City is a diverse community. Comprehensive Plan Survey confirmed Selzer asked when the barrels would be moved from Washington St., & Berlin noted that the bases are in and will be installed next week. Berlin advised Neuhauser questioned procedure re Comp. Plan survey. recommendations to the Council. f that the CPCC would review and make Foster stated his; approval of repair for the Elm Grove tennis court. Berlin stated that the money would come from operating expenses. City Mgr. Berlin pointed out that the disposition documents for the the weekend, having urban renewal parcels could be sent to Council over and consultant, so that Council would under- been approved by the staff stand the commitment that the City is making. After discussion, City Atty. Hayek suggested that the staff prepare a memo detailing major Pfab & Dick Hogan commitments, which would be sent to Council. Irvin had questions answered. Mayor Neuhauser advised that Item 019, Res. Approving Contract with objec- Council on Aging would be taken up at this time. There were no to RES. tions. Idove528Y530,zAUPros THORIZINGdMAYOReTO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FORt SR. �' Bk. 40, pp. CITIZENS SERVS. IN IOWA CITY AREA WITH J0. CO. COUNCIL ON AGING. Affirm - .x„;`....,. ative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Att Ha ek related action taken by staff with State officials City y. Y re sale of sts. & alleys in the urban renewal area. For the process as worked out, to come up for a vote of the State Executive Council, they need the City's formal request. Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 077-240, Bk. 40, pp. 531-533, AUTHORIZING CITY ATTY. TO OBTAIN PATENTS FROM THE STATE OF IA. FOR CERTAIN STS. AND ALLEYS LOCATED • Coil Activities July 5, 1977 Page 3 WITHIN THE CITY OF I.C. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. These sts. & alleys are in the urban renewal area only. Action on other sts. will occur at a later date. Public hearing was held on ORD. AMENDING THE ZONING ORD., CHAPTER 8.10 re parking. Councilman Selzer explained to Irvin Pfab why the changes were being contemplated. Robt. Welsh appeared. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that ORD. AMENDING SOLID WASTE ORD. TO PROVIDE THAT COUNCIL, BY RES., MAY ESTABLISH FEES FOR STORAGE, COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION, PROCESSING AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE, & AMENDING ORD. 2790, SEC. 6, be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion carried, 4/3, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer voting 'no.' Roll call on first vote carried, 4/3. Ayes: Perret, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. "lays: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Res. Establishing Fees was not necessary until ord. is adopted. Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, that ORD. FOR VACATION OF A PORTION OF VIRGINIA DR. LOCATED BETWEEN PRAIRIE DU CHIEN RD. AND OAKLAWN AVE. be cons. and given 2nd vote for passage. Motion carried, 6/1, Perret voting 'no ' Roll call on 2nd vote carried, 5/2. Ayes: Selzer, Vevera,-Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Nays: Neuhauser, Perret. Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to amend Sec. 5 by deleting the word, 'utilities' at the beginning of the 2nd paragraph. Motion carried unanimously. Motion for 1st consideration, carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 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. N17-2845, Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that ORD. H77-2844, Bk. 11, pp. 123-1.30, AMENDING MUN. CODE BY PROVIDING FOR COMPREHENSIVE REGULATIONS t OF TAXICABS WITHIN THE CITY OF I.C., AND REPEALING CHAP. 5.16 OF MUN. Y t, 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 Jst 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 1st 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. N17-2845, • *cil Activities July 5, 1977 Page 4 Bk. ll, 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, ANO 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 Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-242, Bk. 40, p. 548, EST. A SCHEDULE OF FEES WITH REGARD TO DELINQUENT WATER SERV. ACCOUNTS. Robt. Welsh suggested a 35 day time period. Roll call 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 SIGNALIZATYON 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. City Mgr. Berlin reported comments from Mrs...:Gebhart,.8 Westgate.Circle. Motion carried, 5/2, Foster and deProsse 'voting"no. ' L - 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. Items #19 &.20 were taken care of earlier in the mtg. Moved by x Balmer, seconded by Foster;, to adjourn, 10:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. " MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR I INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION �1 JULY 25, 1977 1:30 P.M. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: July 25, 1977, 1:30 P.M., Conference Room at the Civic Center. Taped on Reels H21 and 23. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Selzer, Perret (1:38 P.M.), Vevera (1:40 P.M.). ABSENT: Foster. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Schreiber, Schmeiser, Brei, Dietz, Geshwiler, Hayek, Kraft, Glaves, Chapman, Stolfus, Ryan, Vann. City Manager Neal Berlin called attention to his discussion with Mr. Kinney regarding the option for the Old Post Office. The option will be renewed for 30/40 days. The City is awaiting an answer from HUD. ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS division. Dick Kratoska spoke for the developer. Previously, in 175 there were not four votes of Council to rezone the property. Senior Planner Don Schmeiser was present to discuss the following sub- divisions: Hull's Country Estate - Agreement to relinquish access to Sand Road; increase in traffic as area develops; area contiguous to site of .proposed acquisition of property for construction of sewer treatment plant were items discussed.. Schmeiser noted that the study on policy for the submissions within the two-mile extraterritorial limit will be ready within a month. City Manager Berlin stated that Council didn't have much choice but to accept the subdivision. Ali H -Vee Food Stores for Access & Intersection on Hi hwa 6 Bypass - deProsse did not like the wording of the Counci policy adopted concerning intersections with the Bypass, but favored the request. Neuhauser was not in favor of any new intersections to the Bypass. Perret agreed. Ron Pearson, representing Hy -Vee presented their plan, and explained their detailed traffic study. There is a proposed left -turn lane for west -bound Bypass traffic. The Mayor commented that Council does not have the answer for traffic in this ¢ ' whole area as yet, and it should be discussed along wiht the Area Transportation Study. - P epperwood Addition - Steve Victor presented the completely redesigned plans, and explained their stormwater management system. Engineer Dietz stated that they had done a commendable job. Mayor Neuhauser will contact the School Board concerning a report on school needs, and asked that the Ordinance Rezoning and the Subdivision Resolution be added to tomorrow night's agenda. Mount Prospect 1V - Council discussed whether or not the stormwater management ordinance requirements should be applied to this sub- division. Dick Kratoska spoke for the developer. Previously, in 175 there were not four votes of Council to rezone the property. il ulyc25,Discussion Page 2 Attorney Hayek advised that the preliminary plat was not approved before the effective date of the stormwater management ord., so the ordinance would apply to their subdivision. Berlint wasmstated that he would check to make sure no Council comms Councilwoman deProsse left the meeting. AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY Area The Mayor stated that the�rea0tOhaat'^i- (Date andntimetation changedtaty26thld be discussed next Monday a meeting.) DUBUQUE/COLLEGE STREETS MALL Jack Leaman from Associated Engineers, Inc. submitted drawings of design details and explained why they had done certain things. If Council had any questions, they were to contact Paul Glaves. On August 2nd, Leaman will meet with Council and work out any problems, Council should approve the site plan, so the consultant can begin the next phase of construction drawings. ere The .first drawing was Tree�Pp�Four�Seasons"rtuntiesA ands then JeffersonkBuildingwwill e discussed. "Apple be using 'their vaults. He suggested special limited access for "Every planm1butTnonforma�tlegalher �letter hasewalk lbeee sen rs been informed of the « . he Site Plan, as explained previous The seconly as Scheme conThe third drawing was a blow-up of the Focal Point, which is 50' d drawing was t square, a granite surface in the middle. He explained what they could accomplish with the money allotted. llayor Neuhuaser commented that there are persons in the community who are interested in making this area a'true focal point. Tom Wegman, for this committee, asked that Council give them the $50,000 allocated and the 50', and they will work on getting additional funds and on the design. Oth andlits, rrel P1 eTreeaGuards,ncluded dails FlagpoleetWoodenoand�Granite Bollards�,tBicycle eRacks tes at (ofutreatedmDouglasrFid)thKiosksrack s Aemajoreity oflacd yCouncilmembersentrances)�dBdnnots Vevera suggested setting aside an area for parking of bicycles in the parking ramps. Rest rooms will be in the want to use tree guards. parking structures and in the proposed Library. Kraft presented the logo proposed to be used for the area and asked for Council response. There was not a consensus for use of a logo at this time, but later, and 2'. it was suggested that it should relate to the focal point. NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENT IN REHABILITATION AREA-LONGLLOW SCHOOL FE Redevelopment Specialist Sue Sheets outlined how the ' would be used. Bus Stop Ben_�hes could be the same for all areas of the community. Itawastpointedt^out thatnnosonEawantedsbusfsheltersfor inbuses front of the;dules. • Coil Discussion July 25, 1977 Page 3 homes. The Mayor thought there were surplus park benches that could be used. There was Council consensus to go ahead with this portion of the project. de_walk re air. Council agreed to adopt the sidewalk program repair pr63ect as the staff had recommended. Della Grizel advised that there were other sidewalks in need of repair not shown on the map presented. Sheets will check on these. The min L rk proposed for Longfellow School will be similar to the last project, with equipment like City Park:There were no objections to its inclusion in the project. Alley Repairs. Councilman Vevera was opposed, however there were 4 votes for this portion of the project. Tree Plan�tinq. There were no objections. the Staff was directed to procee with the project and to start on another portion of the City. HOUSING INSPECTION -801 S. VAN BUREN City Manager Berlin called attention to the memo from Legal Department regarding this problem with the Yocum permit. Director of Housing and 'Inspection Services Mike Kucharzak explained actions taken and asked for council direction. The alternatives are to dispose of the right-of-way o.r to take the.house.out. Council consensus was to send a notice to vacate, a motion to be adopted at the informal meeting of the 26th. As the case:is in Court; the Judge will be notified of the action to be r,t taken by Council:. -':EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by;Vevera, seconded by Selzer to adjourn to executive session for discussion of litigation -Epstein Book Store, and property acquisition- ' f` Hickory Hill Park'Expansion and U Smash 'Em. Upon roll call, Balmer, y Perret, Neuhauser, Selzer, and Vevera voted 'aye'. Motion carried, 5/0, Foster and deProsse absent. 5:05 P.M. Session adjourned, 6:10 P.M. i4 i