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THE ZONING ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING THE USE REGS. OF
CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM RIA TO RIB ZONE (Pepperwood
Add.) be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
RES. #77-307, Res. Bk. 41, p. 641, TO APPROVE THE
PREL. PLAT OF PEPPERWOOD ADD. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt
RES. #77-308, Res. Bk. 41, p. 642, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR THE
ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS CONTRACT, bids to be received
9/8. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
RES. #77-309, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 643-644, TO APPROVE
THE FINAL AUDITOR'S PLAT, NO. 32. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to adopt
RES. #77-310, Res. Bk. 41, p. 645, ACCEPTING PREL.
PLAT OF HULL'S COUNTRY ESTATES ADD. Roll call:
Ayes: Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer,
Vevera. Nays: deProsse. Res. adopted, 6/1.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt
RES. #77-311, Res. Bk. 41, p. 646, AWARDING CONTRACT
FOR THE CONSTR. OF MERCER PARK BALL DIAMOND
LIGHTING'PROJ. to Fandell, Inc., of Cedar Rapids,
IA, for $39,943. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse,
Foster, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Nays:
Neuhauser. Res. adopted, 6/1.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to adopt
RES. #77-312, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 647-648, AUTHORIZING
THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY ACTING AS LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY TO THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IA, AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER
OF FUNDS IN PAYMENT THEREFORE. CDBG funds are
being used to purchase the remaining urban renewal
land. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to authorize
the City Clerk to re -advertise for bids for the 4
storm water management projects on Ralston Creek
to be due 9/15/77 at 10:00 A.M. Motion carried,
7/0.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to approve
the plat for Valley View of River Hgts., 2nd Add.
Motion carried, 7/0.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adjourn
the mtg. Motion carried, 7/0. (9:00 P.M.)
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s/MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR
s/1{BB E STOL FUS CITY CLERK 8/23/77
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that
ORD. TO REPEAL THE ELECTION PROCEDURES IN ART. III
OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE INCONSISTENCIES BETWEEN ART.
III OF THE HOME RULE AND CHAP. 376, CITY ELECTIONS
OF THE 1977 IOWA CODE be considered & given 1st
vote for passage. Motion carried, 7/0. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the
ORD. VACATING A PART OF FERSON AVE. IN BLACK'S
PARK ADD., IOWA CITY, IA., BETWEEN THE N. R -O -W
LINE OF PARK RD. AND THE S. R -O -W LINE OF GOULD
ST. be considered & given 1st vote for passage.
Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by deProsse, seconded
by Vevera, to amend the Ord. by adding the contin-
gency, subject to retention of utility easement
across the vacated portion of said r -o -w. Motion
carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on lst
consideration unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that the
rule requiring that ords. must be considered and
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 & 2nd consideration & vote
be waived,.& that the ord. be voted upon for final
passage at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer,
deProsse; Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer.
Nays: Vevera. Moved by Foster, seconded by
Selzer, that ORD. N77-2853, Ord. Bk. 12, pp. 150-
151, AMENDING THE MUN. CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA;
ESTABLISHING NEW HOURS DURING WHICH ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES MAY BE SOLD; REPEALING SEC. 524.18.B. OF
THE MUN. CODE OF IOWA CITY, IA; AND ENACTING
REQUIREMENTS IN LIEU THEREOF be finally adopted at
this time. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse,
Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer. Nays: Vevera.
Ord. adopted, 6/1.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the
rule requiring that ords. 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 & 2nd consideration & vote
be waived, & that the ord. be voted upon for final
passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved
by Foster, seconded by Perret, that ORD. N77-2854,
Ord. Bk. 12, pp. 152-156, AMENDING CHAP. 8.10, THE
ZONING ORD., BY ADDING DEFINITIONS FOR A RESTAURANT,
A DRIVE-IN OR CARRY -OUT RESTAURANT, AND A STACK -
SPACE, BY AMENDING AND ADDING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
FOR SEVERAL TYPES OF BUSINESSES AND BY ADDING TO
THE DUTIES OF THE BD. OF ADJUSTMENT be finally
adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Irvin
Pfab appeared asking for clarification of the
purpose for the amendment.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, that
ORD. N17-2855, Ord. Bk. 12, pp. 157-158, AMENDING
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Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that
ORD. TO REPEAL THE ELECTION PROCEDURES IN ART. III
OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE INCONSISTENCIES BETWEEN ART.
III OF THE HOME RULE AND CHAP. 376, CITY ELECTIONS
OF THE 1977 IOWA CODE be considered & given 1st
vote for passage. Motion carried, 7/0. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the
ORD. VACATING A PART OF FERSON AVE. IN BLACK'S
PARK ADD., IOWA CITY, IA., BETWEEN THE N. R -O -W
LINE OF PARK RD. AND THE S. R -O -W LINE OF GOULD
ST. be considered & given 1st vote for passage.
Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by deProsse, seconded
by Vevera, to amend the Ord. by adding the contin-
gency, subject to retention of utility easement
across the vacated portion of said r -o -w. Motion
carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote on lst
consideration unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that the
rule requiring that ords. must be considered and
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 & 2nd consideration & vote
be waived,.& that the ord. be voted upon for final
passage at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer,
deProsse; Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer.
Nays: Vevera. Moved by Foster, seconded by
Selzer, that ORD. N77-2853, Ord. Bk. 12, pp. 150-
151, AMENDING THE MUN. CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA;
ESTABLISHING NEW HOURS DURING WHICH ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES MAY BE SOLD; REPEALING SEC. 524.18.B. OF
THE MUN. CODE OF IOWA CITY, IA; AND ENACTING
REQUIREMENTS IN LIEU THEREOF be finally adopted at
this time. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse,
Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer. Nays: Vevera.
Ord. adopted, 6/1.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the
rule requiring that ords. 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 & 2nd consideration & vote
be waived, & that the ord. be voted upon for final
passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved
by Foster, seconded by Perret, that ORD. N77-2854,
Ord. Bk. 12, pp. 152-156, AMENDING CHAP. 8.10, THE
ZONING ORD., BY ADDING DEFINITIONS FOR A RESTAURANT,
A DRIVE-IN OR CARRY -OUT RESTAURANT, AND A STACK -
SPACE, BY AMENDING AND ADDING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
FOR SEVERAL TYPES OF BUSINESSES AND BY ADDING TO
THE DUTIES OF THE BD. OF ADJUSTMENT be finally
adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Irvin
Pfab appeared asking for clarification of the
purpose for the amendment.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, that
ORD. N17-2855, Ord. Bk. 12, pp. 157-158, AMENDING
Dancing Permit for I.C. Lodge #1096, Loyal
Order of Moose, 2910 Muscatine Ave. Res.
#77-306, p. 640, Approving Cigarette Permits.
Motion to approve disbursements for 5/1-
31/77 in the amount of $1,183,519.73, as
recomm. by Finance Dir., subj. to audit.
Correspondence: Elliot Keller, KRNA; Robt.
Burns, Van Hoven-Burns Real Estate; Martin
Vaughan, Dept. of Army; George Farkus Insurance
Agency; Dale Stonehocker, IL -IA Claim Serv.;
John Gillispie, Agency Mgr., Des Moines
Register; re City's action on-Aol ywoo Blvd.
at Keokuk, referred to City Mgr. Arlene
King, Emily Stoughton, re taxicabs in City,
referred to City Mgr. James Street, Wayne
Paulson, re addition to Hickory Hill Park,
referred to City Mgr.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera
absent.
Vevera arrived, 7:35 P.M.
Perret requested that Council consider a Campaign
Finance Ord. for the next referendum regarding
limits & disclosure of contributions. A majority
of Councilmembers approved requesting the legal
dept. to examine the issues raised to see if such
an Ord. is feasible.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the
Mayor be authorized to send a letter to the Johnson
Co. Bd. of Supervisors, expressing the Council's
reservations about the possible approval of the
chinge in zoning and concerning access for a
mo5ile home park east of Scott Blvd. Motion
carried unanimously.
As the Mayor will be absent on 9/22, the informal
discussion of the Area Transp. Study will be
rescheduled later. Vevera called attention to the
minutes of the Board of Appeal concerning denial
of variance for Hochstetler. The matter will be
referred to Dir. of Housing & Inspection Servs.
Mike Kucharzak & to Comm. Dev. Dept.
Moved by Perret; seconded by Vevera, that the
rule requiring that ordc, 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 & 2nd consideration & vote
be waived, & that the ord. be voted upon for final
passage at this time. Ralph Oxford, Yellow Checker
& Super Cab Cos., & Ray Hawkins, driver for.Supur..
Cab, appeared. Roll call on suspension of rule:
Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera, Balmer,
deProsse. Nays: Selzer. Motion carried, 6/1.
Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, that ORD.
#77-2852, Ord. Bk. 12, p. 149, AMENDING THE TAXICAB
REGS. BY SHORTENING THE LENGTH OF TIME FOR NOTICE
TO FIVE (5) DAYS WITH RESPECT TO A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY FOR
TAXICAB SERV. IN CERTAIN INSTANCES be finally
adopted at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser,
Perret, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Nays:
Selzer. Ord. adopted, 6/1.
MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
AUGUST 9, 1977
The cost of publishing the following proceedings &
claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this
calendar year for sa publications is $
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 8/9/77, T 36 -
P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present:
Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret,
Selzer. Vevera (7:35 P.M.). Mayor Neuhauser
presiding.
City Clerk Abbie Stolfus asked that a Res.
Approving Class C Beer Sunday Sales Permit Applica-
tion for Quik Trip Store #503, 123 W. Benton,
be added to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Selzer,
seconded by Perret, that the following items &
recomms. in the Consent Calendar be approved
and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of off. actions, reg. Council
mtg., 7/26/77. subj. to correction, as recoun. .
by City Clerk.
Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Library Bd. of
Trustees -7/21/77 & 7/25/77; LAY Bd.-7/18/17;
CCN -8/3/77.
Permit Res., Res. Bk. 41, as recomm. by
City Clerk: Res. #77-285, p. 619, Approving
Class C Beer Permit & Res. #77-286, p. 620,
Approving Class C Beer Sunday Sales Permit
applications for Hy -Vee Food Store #1, 227
Kirkwood Ave. Res's. approving Class C Beer
Sun. Sales applications as follows: Res.
#77-287, p. 621, Hawkeye Dairy Store, 701 E.
Davenport; Res. #77-288, p. 622, Drug Fair
#2, 1030 Williams St.; Res. #77-289, p. 623,
7-11 Food Store #18048, 820 1st Ave.; Res.
#77-290, p. 624, Dividend Bonded Gas, 302 S.
Dubuque; Res. #77-291, p. 625, Hy -Vee Food
Store #2, 310 N. 1st Ave.; Res. #77-292, p.
626, John's Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market;
Res. #77-293, p. 627, John's Grocery, Inc.,
401 E. Market; Res. #77-294, p. 628, Eagle
Discount Supermarket #157, 600 N, Dodge St.;
Res. #77-295, p. 629, Eagle Discount Supermarket
#220, 1101 S. Riverside Dr.; Res. #77-296, p.
630, May's Drug Store, #198, 1101 S. Riverside
Dr.; Res. #77-297, p. 631, Quik Trip Store
#509, 225 S. Gilbert; Res. #77-298, p. 632,
Quik Trip Store #503, 123 W. Benton. Res.
#77-299, p. 633, Approving Class A Liquor
Control License & Res. #77-300, p. 634,
Approving Class A Liquor Control License
Sunday Sales for I.C. Lodge #1096, Loyal
Order of Moose, 2910 Muscatine Ave. Res.
#77-301, p. 635, Approving Class C Liquor
Control License application for Joe's Place,
115 Iowa Ave. Res. #77-302, p. 636, Approving
Class C Liquor Control License & Res. #77-
303, p. 637, Approving Class C Liquor Control
License Sunday Sales for Applegate's Landing,
1411 S. Gilbert. Res. #77-304, p. 638,
refunding Beer Permit to That Deli, 620 S.
Dubuque St. Res. #77-305, p. 639, to Issue
IRINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF CIIUNCIL
JULY 26, 1977
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claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this cal-
endar year for said publication is $
Iowa City Council, reg. session, 6 7 , :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 Conn. to have attendance of a
member at Council mtgs. for the time period thru
the Consent Calendar. She noted that they had
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
Conn. minutes should be in the proper form, and
requests would come to Council by that process.
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,
it was moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, that
the house owned by Max Yocum located in the public
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 & recomn. in the
Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of off. actions of reg. Council
mtg. of 1/5/77, with the following additions
to p. 4, rara. 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.
Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer,
Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser.
Nays: Vevera. Res. adopted, 6/1."
MilTRtes of Bds. & Comm.: Resource�onserv.
Comm. -6/28/77 & 7/12/77; P&Z Comm. -7/7/77;
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 recomm. 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,
111 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. 5B8, 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 Ferret, 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 R1A 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 R1A 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 Code, 1976 Ed. of
Uniform Fire Code, 1975 Ed. of the Nati. Electrical
Code, and the 1976 Ed. of the Uniform Mechanical
Code. No one appeared.
Moved by Ferret, 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.
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Moved deProsse, seconded by Vevera,Re 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. Bk. 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 SUBD. be adopted. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Foster & Selzer
absent.
Moved by deProsse, 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. #11-271, 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 a33ourned, Motion carried, 5/0. 1-25 P.M.)
A more complete description of Council activities
is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
s/MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR
s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 8/9/77
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 26, 1977
7:30 P.M.
Iowa City Council, reg. session, 7/26/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic
Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Perret,
Vevera. Absent: Foster, Selzer. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Staffinembers
present: Berlin, Stolfus, Bowlin, Schreiber, Kraft, Glaves, Kucharzak,
Schmeiser. Bds. & Comm. members: Jakobsen, Embree.
I Harold Bechtoldt, 1152 E. Court, appeared re problems with registration
} of bicycles. Mayor Neuhauser & City Mgr. Berlin outlined reasoning for
present policy.
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Ralph Oxford, owner of Yellow Checker & Super Cab Co's., read a
letter requesting a 15¢ per trip subsidy by the City. The financial
statements for the past 3 yrs. are available. Moved by Perret, seconded
by :deProsse, that the request be received, filed, & referred to the City
f Mgr.; Motion carried.unanimously, Oxford asked that the request be
'.'dealt with before 8/15, his renewal of insurance date.
rt Robt. Rowe; 608 S. Madison, appeared with complaints in regard to the
' dust:'from the Ready Mix Trucks, the odor from garbage cans at 610 S.
n } Madison, & violations of parking on the parking on Prentiss. The City
will investigate.
Caroline'Embree, Airport: Commissioner, related the consensus of the
,to have attendanmof a member at Council mtgs. for the time
period thru,!06 Consent Calendar. She noted that they had asked for
3y fstenographic help for taking of minutes, & altho the Comm. will pay the
costs, City will recruit a person. The Mayor noted that the Comm:
t> „ 'minutei-sh6uld be; in the proper form, and requests would come.to Council
by, 'that rocess..
Max,Yocum appeared re the problems with the house at 801 S. Van
Buren. The Mayor noted that at the informal meeting on the 25th, the
Council hatl'discussed 2 alternatives: 1) sell ,the land, or 2) keep the
+ rig id ask:�Yocum to move off. They'had'agreed on the second
alternative: After discussion and outlining of events which had taken
place: -by -Housing & Inspection Services Dir. Mike Kucharzak, it was moved
y ) by Vevera,`seconded by Perret, that the house owned by Max Yocum located
in::the!public 'alley ,North of: Block 3 in Lyon's First Addition to the.
City'of Iowa City, and immediately South of the railroad right—of—way,
wfiichfhouse,is known as 801;5. Van Buren St., be.removed from the alley.
:>Furth
er,'that the''City Atty:, be directed to give notice to Max Yocum to
remove the'structure within 30 days from service of notice. Motion
�;+ r carried.unanimously, 5/O, Foster,&.Selzer absent
City Clerk -Ab ble Stolfus asked that Item 3c(1), Res. Approving Class
B Beer Permit .for Fridayj Inc, dba/T.G.I. Fridays be deleted from the
Consent.Calendar. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the
".r following. items & recomm..in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or
,a4 adopted as amended:'
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July 26, 1977
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Approval of off. actions of reg. Council mtg. of 7/5/77, with the
following additions to Page 4, Paragraph 2, as recomm. by City
Clerk:
"Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to adopt Res. #77-241,
Res. Bk. 40, pp. 534-547, ESTABLISHING A TRAVEL POLICY. 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 recomm. 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 The Great American Saloon Co., dba/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 Pzazz Entertainment, Ltd., dba/The Fieldhouse, Ill E.
College. Res. #77-262, p. 585, Approving Dancing Permit for Max-
well'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.
City Mgr. Berlin indicated Council would discuss the policy on oiling
roads next Tues.
Council noted recomms. from the Resources Conserv. Comm. for Council
to accept the report by the Subcomm. on Water & Waste Conserv. re water
supply; to adopt an energy code for bldgs. 100,000 cubic ft. & greater
in near future; to support the Mikulski Amendment to the Natl. Energy
Plan, H.R. 6831; to approve the Resources Conserv. Comm.'s bylaws; and
to pursue the U of I's offer of providing the Delta 2000 system for the
control of proposed heating & air conditioning for Civic Center. Council
also recognized P&Z Comm.'s recomms. to approve the prel. plat of Hull's
Country Estates Add.; to approve a curb cut & signalized intersection at
the proposed Hy -Vee Foods Stores, Inc.; to approve public discussion of
a prel. plat of Pepperwood Add.; & to consider the requirements of the
Storm Water Management Ord. as they apply to Mt. Prospect Add., Pt. IV;
& the Comm. on Community Needs recomm. to approve the CDBG Neighborhood
Site Improvement Prog. After discussion, it was agreed that the require-
ments of the storm water mana9 ement ord as they apply to Mt Prospect
Add.; Pt. IV will be considered after additional information is obtained
concerning previous action.
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Council briefly discussed the CDBG Neighborhood Site Improvement Prog.
Dorothy Schabilion, 1503 Sheridan Ave., appeared concerning traffic &
noise control in her neighborhood. Irvin Pfab, Jane Jakobsen, and Allen
Lage also appeared. City Mgr. Berlin pointed out the same problems
exist in other areas of the City and that the Area Transp. Study and the
Comprehensive Plan should be used to alleviate this type of situation.
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.
City Mgr. Berlin indicated Council will be asked to consider approval
of the curb cut and signalized intersection at the proposed HyVee Food
Store location after the Dept. of Transp. has granted permission. He
stated items for discussion on next week's agenda would include approval
of the LSNRD for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. and the plat and vacation of
the Hollywood Blvd. r -o -w.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to amend the ORD. AMENDING THE
ZONING ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS FROM RlA 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 R1A TO RIB ZONE for Pepperwood
=Add. be:considered and given lst vote for passage. Motion carried, 5/0.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Foster & Selzer absent.
After Mayor Neuhauser conveyed the la. State Bank's concern regarding
traffic experiment on Keokuk St., City Mgr. Berlin explained that only
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the one-way eastbound would be tried for 30/60 days. Mayor Neuhauser
noted she would be attending a mtg. on housing next Monday & that the
informal mtg. would be held on Tuesday rather than Monday next week.
Perret reported that the Johnson Co. Land Use Subcomm. mtg. would be on
Wednesday morning at the Fed. Bldg. deProsse indicated that she did not
like the proposed logo for "City Plaza." Also she will be out of town
nekt week. It was decided to discuss the Area Transp. Study on 8/9.
deProsse reiterated her request for a report cont. the possibility of
the City.depositing money in interest-bearing accounts with Savings &
Loans institutions. Concerning Vevera's question as to the status of
the plane replacement, City Mgr. Berlin indicated no answer had been
given as of yet.
A combined public hearing was held on the Ords. adopting the 1976
Uniform Bldg. Code, 1976 Ed. of Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dan-
gerous Bldgs., 1976 Ed. of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 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. Asst. City Atty. Bob
rBowlin stated these ords. would be codified into the Mun. Code when
adopted. Any comment, after review from Bds. & Comms. affected, will be
pirovided before 1st reading of the Ords.
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.
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Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, the ORD. 9'77-2848, 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.
Council did not consider the ORD. AMENDING CHAP. 8.10, ZONING ORD.,
BY ADDING DEFINITIONS FOR A RESTAURANT, A DRIVE-IN OR CARRY -OUT RESTAURANT,
AND A STACK -SPACE, BY AMENDING & ADDING SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR SEVERAL
TYPES OF BUSINESSES AND BY ADDING TO THE DUTIES OF THE BD. OF ADJUSTMENT,
due to the fact that it is not compatible with State law.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt ORD. #77-2849, Ord. Bk.
12, pp. 137-141, REGULATING THE OPENING AND EXCAVATING OF PUBLIC PLACES;
REQUIRING A PERMIT & PAYMENT OF A PERFORMANCE DEPOSIT; IMPOSING REQUIRE-
MENTS 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 deProsse, 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. The passage of
this Res. is consistent with the agreement made with the U of I on
11/1/76. Council briefly discussed and asked for the results of the
traffic study on Melrose Ave.
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 O.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.
Council discussed the proposed 2nd amendment to the Zuchelli, Hunter
& Assoc., Inc. urban renewal services contract. Urban Redev. Coord.
Paul Glaves presented Staff's recomm. of and explained the amendment.
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. be adopted.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Foster & Selzer absent.
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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. Affirma-
tive 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.)
MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR
ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
Minutes are recorded on Tape #77-22.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
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
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.
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eProsse di not like the wording of t e Councr 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.
Y P_epper_w000d Addition - Steve Victor presented the completely redesigned
plans, a plained 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 IV - 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
'75 there were not four votes of Council to rezone the property.
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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. Berlin stated that he
would check to make sure no Council commitment was made.
Councilwoman deProsse left the meeting.
AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY
The Mayor stated that the Area that the Area Transportation Study would
be discussed next Monday at 3:00 P.M. (Date and time changed at 26th
meeting.)
DUBUQUE/COLLEGE STREETS MALL
Jack Leaman from Associated Engineers, Inc. submitted drawings of design
If Council had
details and explained why they had done certain things.
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 plah, so the consultant can begin the next phase of construction
drawings.
The first drawing was 'Opportunities'. Access and sidewalk vaults were
discussed. "Apple Tree", "Four Seasons" and the Jefferson Building will
"Every
be using their vaults. He suggested special limited access for
Bloomin' Thing". Other sidewalk vault users have been informed of the
plan, but no formal legal letter has been sent.
The second drawing was the Site Plan, as explained previously as Scheme
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V. The third drawing was a blow-up of the Focal Point, which is 50'
square, a granite surface in the middle. He explained what they could
accomplish with the money allotted. Mayor Neuhuaser commented that
interested in making this
there are persons in the community who are
a true focal point. Tom Wegman, for this committee, asked that
area
Council give them the $50,000 allocated and the 50', and they will work
on getting additional funds and on the design.
Other drawings included details for Lights, Barrel Planters, Tree Grates
Bollards, Bicycle Racks
and Tree Guards, Flagpole, Wooden and Granite
(Council members agreed that racks be placed only at entrances), Benches
(of treated Douglas Fir), Kiosks. A majority of Councilmembers did not
want to use tree guards. Vevera suggested setting aside an area for
parking of bicycles in the parking ramps. Rest rooms will be in the
Kraft the
parking structures and in the proposed Library. presented
Togo proposed to be used for the area and asked for Council response.
There was noa consensus for use of a logo at this time, but later, and
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it was suggested that it should relate to the focal point.
NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENT IN REHABILITATION AREA-LONGFELLOW SCHOOL
Redevelopment Specialist Sue Sheets outlined how the $12,000 would be
used. Bus StopBenches could be the same for all areas of the community.
Transit Supt. Mose is investigating use of signs for buses and schedules.
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It was pointed out that no one wanted bus shelters in front of their
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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.
Sidewalk repair. Council agreed to adopt the sidewalk program repair
project 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 mini- ark proposed for Longfellow
School will be similar to the last pro,lect, 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 Planting. There were no objections. the
staff was directed to proceed ww th the project and to start on another
portion of the City.
HOUSING INSPECTION-801 S. VAN EUREN
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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
or 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
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 -
Hickory.Hill-Park:Expansion and U Smash 'Em. Upon roll call, Balmer,
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.
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