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MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
AUGUST 16, 1977
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg. 8/16777--,7:30-
P.M.,
/16 7, :30P.N., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present:
Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret,
Selzer, Vevera. Absent: None. Mayor Neuhauser
presiding. The minutes of this mtg. are recorded
on Reel #77-24.
City Clerk Abbie Stolfus asked that a Res.
Approving Class C Liquor License application and
Res. Approving Class C Liquor Sunday Sales License
application for Senor Pablos, Ltd. dba/Senor
Pablos, 830 1st Ave., be added to the Consent
Calendar. City Mgr. Berlin requested that a
public hearing be set on the proposed taxicab
fares & charges and an additional public hearing
for the State Transit Assistance Prog. Moved by
Foster, seconded by Selzer, that the following
items and recomns. in the Consent Calendar be
approved and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of off. actions, reg. Council
mtg., 8/2/77, subj. to correction, as recomn.
by City.Clerk.
Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Comprehensive
Plan Coord. Comm. -1/28/77 & 7/30/77; Housing
Comm. -7/14/77; Human Rights Comm. -7/25/55;
P&Z Comm. -8/4/77.
Permit Res's., Res. Bk. 41, as recomn. by
City Clerk: Res. #77-313, p. 649, Approving
Class B Beer Permit application for T.G.I.
Friday's, 11 S. Dubuque. Res. #77-314, p.
650, Approving Class B Beer Permit application
and Res. #77-315, p. 651, Approving Class B
Beer Sunday Sales Permit application for The
Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert. Res.
#77-316, p. 652, Approving Class C Beer
Permit application and Res. #77-317, p. 653,
Approving Class`C Beer Sunday Sales application
for Hy -Vee Food Store #2, 310 N. lst Ave.
Res. #77-318, p. 654, Approving Class C Beer
Sunday Sales Permit application for Walgreens,
1646 Sycamore St. Res. #77-319, p. 655,
Approving Class C Liquor License application
and Res. #77-320, p. 656, Approving Class C
Liquor Sunday Sales License application for
Plamor Bowling, Inc., 1555 1st Ave. Res.
#777321, p. 657, Approving Class C Liquor
License application for Bull Market, Inc.,
323 E. Washington. Res. #77-322, p. 658,
Approving Class C Liquor License application
and Res. #77-323, p. 659, Approving Class C
Liquor Sunday Sales License for Senor Pablos,
830 1st.Ave.
Motions setting public hearings: 2 hearings
on State Transit Assistance Prog. grants -
9/6/77 & 9/20/77, taxicab fares & charges -
8/30/77, all at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.
Correspondence: Richard Stevens, Pres. of
Where One or More Gather, Inc., re leasing of
Clinton St. Mall modular; Della Grizel, re
sidewalk repair; both referred to City Mgr.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Council -
members present.
Council noted the PAZ Comm.'s recomms. for
Council to approve application made by Barker &
Barker Dev. Co. to annex 2.7 acre tract of land
located west of Hwy. 1 & Dane's Dairy & contiguous
to south City limits, to approve prel. plat submitted
by BDI for tract of land located north of Heinz
Rd. & west of Scott Blvd. with waivers & contingencies,
and approve final plat of Valley View of River
Hgts., 2nd Add.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to set a
public hearing on 9/6/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic
Center, to rezone the Barker tract of land located
west of Hwy. 1 & Dane's Dairy and contiguous to
the south City limits to CH zone. Motion carried,
7/O.'
Mayor Neuhauser announced there were 3 vacancies
expiring 10/l/79, 1 vacancy expiring 3/l/79, 1
vacancy expiring 3/1/78, and 1 vacancy expiring
7/1/78 on the Comm. on Community Needs and 1
vacancy expiring 10/26/81 for a licensed elec.
contractor on the Bd. of Elec. Examiners & Appeals.
These appointments will be made on 9/20/77.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to
approve the Mayor's appointment of Susan Davison,
406 N. Dubuque, Apt. 9, to the Human Rights Comm.
for an unexpired term ending 1/1/80. Motion
carried; 7/0.
deProsse called attention to Council's consider-
ation of purchase of park land in Windsor Hgts.
area,and atty.'s opinion will be discussed at
Monday's'mtg. with the Chairman of Parks & Rec.
Comm. present in an executive session.
Irvin Pfab appeared concerning the importance
of communication, reiterating his request to do
something about improving amplification in the
Council Chambers so that the audience can hear
what is being said.
City Mgr: Berlin reported that the date of
9/14, at 3 P.M. at the Highlander had been confirmed
with Clayton Ringgenberg for the mtg. with Council.
City Clerk Abbie Stolfus read the Certificate
of Sufficiency which stated that sufficient valid
signatures had been received on the petition for
the initiative ord. entitled, "An Ordinance to
Implement the Purposes of the Minimum Housing
Standards, to Clarify Rights and Obligations of
Landlords and Tenants and to Encourage Them to
Improve the Quality of Housing, to Provide Tenants
with Security of Tenure and to Protect Them From
Retaliation, and to Protect Tenants and Others
from Discrimination in Housing Transactions."
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to accept the
Certificate. Motion carried unanimously. City
Mgr. Berlin stated that the Ord. would be placed
on the agenda after staff reports had been
received concerning housing and inspection services
and financial implications, and from the Legal
Staff, probably by the end of the month. Clemens
Erdahl, Don Standley and Ira Bolnick read statements
as presented. Moved by deProsse, seconded by
P3rret, to set a public hearing on the proposed
ord. on 9/13/77, at 7:30 P.M. Motion carried,
6/1, Balmer voting 'no'.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the
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 CHARTER AND CHAP. 376, CITY
ELECTIONS OF THE 1977 IOWA CODE be considered and
given 2nd vote for passage. Motion carried, 7/0.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Council -
members present.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, the the
ORD. VACATING A PART OF FERSON AVE. IN BLACK'S
PARK ADD., IOWA CITY, IOWA, BETWEEN THE NORTH RO-
W LINE OF PARK RD. AND THE SOUTH R -O -W LINE OF
GOULD ST. be considered and given 2nd vote for
passage. Motion carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by deProsse, 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 and
vote be waived, and that the ord. be voted upon
for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, that ORD.
#77-2856, Ord. Bk. 12, pp. 159-160, AMENDING THE
TAXICAB ORD. #77-2844 TO PROVIDE THAT TAXICAB
CERTIFICATE HOLDERS WHO COMMENCED APPLICATION FOR
CERTIFICATE RENEWAL BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
ORD. #77-2844 SHALL BE ALLOWED TO RENEW THEIR
CERTIFICATE UNDER THE TERMS OF THE PREVIOUS ORD.
be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, that RES.
#77-324, Res. Bk. 41, p. 660, DIRECTING ACCEPTANCE
OF WATER BOND TENDERS be adopted, Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that RES.
#77-325, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 661-662, AUTHORIZING
HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT BE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT
THE CDBG PROG. AREA be adopted. Irvin Pfab
appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to adjourn
the mtg. Motion carried, 7/0. (9:15 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 STO FUS, PITY CLERK
all �7, gust 30, 1977
MIOES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNP
AUGUST 2, 1977
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Iowa CiLy Council, reg. mtq., H/l./l1, '/:'.40
P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present:
Balmer, Neuhauser, Ferret, Selzer, Vevera.
Absent: deProsse, Foster. Mayor Neuhauser presiding.
Ann Shires appeared supporting purchase for
addition to Hickory Hill Park. Moved by Selzer,
seconded by Perret to receive and file her statement.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, that the
following items and recomms. in the Consent Calendar
be approved and/or adopted as presented:
Approval of off. actions of reg. Council
mtg. of 7/12/77, subj. to correction, as
recomm. by City Clerk.
Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Parks & Rec.
Comm. -7/13/77; Bd. of Adjust. -7/13/77; Compre-
hensive Plan Coord. Comm. -7/14/77; P&Z
Comm. -7/21/77.
Permit Res., Res. Bk. 41, as recomm. by
City Clerk: Res. #77-272, p. 603, Approving
Class C Beer Permit application & Res. #77-
273, p. 604, Approving Class C Beer Permit
Sunday Sales for Discount Dan's Shell, 933 S.
Clinton. Res. #77-274, p. 605, Approving
Class C Beer Permit application and Res. #77-
275, p. 606, Approving Class C Beer Permit
Sunday Sales for A&V Pizza Villa, 431 Kirkwood
Ave. Res. #77-276, p. 607, Approving Class C
Beer Permit Sunday Sales for Randall's Discount
Foods, 1857 Lower Muscatine. Res. #77-277,
p. 608, Approving Class C Beer Permit Sunday
Sales for Sav-Mor Deep Rock Stationstore,
1104 S. Gilbert St. Res. #77-278, p. 609,
Approving Class C Beer Permit Sunday Sales
for Hy -Vee Food Store #1, 227 Kirkwood Ave.
Correspondence: Bruce Glasgow, Plum Grove
Acres, Inc., re final plats of Court Hill/Scott
Blvd. Adds. #5 & #6, referred to City Mgr.
Memo from City Mgr. re Mt. Prospect Add., Pt.
IV.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse
& Foster absent.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to write
a letter to the Dept. of Transp. advising that
Council approves of the vacation of Hollywood Blvd.
from Gilbert St, east to the eastern edge of the
property line of A.E. Greb. Motion carried, 4/1,
with Perret voting "no" and deProsse & Foster
absent.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, that ORD.
#77-2850, Ord. Bk. 12, pp. 142-144, AMENDING
ZONING ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS
OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R1A & R3B TO RIB AND R3A
ZONES (Court Hill/Scott Blvd., Pt. 5) be passed
and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
5/0, deProsse & Foster absent.
I1n.e7i,v Palmer. seconded by Selzer, to adopt
RES. #77-279, Res. 8k. 41, pp. 610-611, TO APPROVE
THE FINAL PLAT OF COURT HILL/SCOTT BLVD. PT. V as
reronun. by the P&Z Comn. Affirmative roll call
vote, unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Foster absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ferret, to adopt
RLS. 1177460, Res. Ilk. 41, pp. 612-613, TO APPROVE.
THE FINAL PLAT Of COURT HILL/SCOTT BLVD. PT. VI,
as reconm, by the P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Foster absent.
Mayor Neuhauser announced there is a vacancy
for an unexpired term ending 1/1/79 on the Resources
Conserv. Comm. with appointment to be made on
9/6/77.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to direct
the urban renewal consultants and architects to
proceed with plans for the Dubuque/College Pedestrian
Mall as specified in the contract, incorporating
decisions as discussed at the informal mtg. on
8/2/77. Robt. Welsh appeared with several suggestions
and questions regarding design and procedure.
Consultant Don Zuchelli replied. The legaldept.
is investigating the feasibility of establishing a
Maintenance Dist. There was not a consensus by
Council to make any change in the plan. Previous
motion carried unanimously, 5/0, deProsse and
Foster absent.
City Mgr. Berlin advised that no bids were
received on the 4 Stormwater Projects. The proj.
will be readvertised. He presented a memo cone.
taxicab subsidy. He will present an amendment to
the new taxicab ord. next week which will allow a
certificate of convenience and necessity to be
issued, and will ask for 3 readings of the Ord. at
that time. Opal Allen appeared.
Asst. Atty. Bowlin noted that legal questions
on the ORD. AMENDING CHAP. 8.10, ZONING ORD., OF
THE MUN. CODE 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, had been taken care
of. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret that the
above ord. be considered and given first vote for
passage. Robt. Welsh appeared concerning previous
exception for non -conforming bldgs. in existence
before 1962, not in the new ord. After discussion,
Council asked that the City Attorney look into
this portion of the ord. and give them an interpre-
tation. The previous motion was withdrawn, and it
was moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to defer
the ord, for I week. Motion carried unanimously.
Irvin Pfab & Sr. Planner Schmeiser appeared.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, that ORD.
N77-2851, Ord. Bk. 12, pp. 145-148, PROVIDING FOR
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCEDURE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF VARIOUS MUN. ORD.
be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Foster absent.
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MoveQy Selzer, seconded by Vevera, the
ORD. AMENDING THE ZONING ORD. #2238 BY CHANGING
THE USE REGS. OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM RIA TO RIB
ZONE (Pepperwood Add.) be considered and given 2nd
vote for passage. Motion carried, 5/0, deProsse &
Foster absent. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
5/0, deProsse & Foster absent.
After discussion of providing access from the
development onto Sand Rd., it was moved by Perret,
seconded by Balmer, to defer the RES. ACCEPTING
PREL. PLAT OF HULL'S COUNTRY ESTATES ADD. Motion
carried, 4/1, Selzer voting "no" & deProsse &
Foster absent. Sr. Planner Don Schmeiser, Atty.
Allan Bohanan, & Earl Hull appeared.
Moved by Ferret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
RES. #77-281, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 614-615, AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CHICAGO, ROCK
ISLAND, & PACIFIC RAILROAD CO for a dry bottom storm -
water storage area. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Foster absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt
RES. #77-282, Res. Bk. 41, p. 616, APPROVING
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PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PROJS. IN THE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS CONTRACT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse
r'`Sr
& Foster absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt
RES. #77-283, Res. Bk. 41, P. 617, ESTABLISHING
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FEES & STANDS FOR TAXICABS IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND
REPEALING RES. #877. Affirmative roll call vote
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unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Foster absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ferret, to adopt
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RES. #77-284, Res. Bk. 41, p. 618, ESTABLISHING
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FAIR REUSE VALUE OF CERTAIN URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY
for Parcel 82-1a (College Block Bldg.). Affirmative
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roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Foster
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absent.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn
the mtg., Motion carried, 5/0. (9:15 P.M.).
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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 8/16/77
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 2, 1977
7:30 P.M.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Foster absent.
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 8/2/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center.
Councilmembers present: Balmer, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera.
Absent: deProsse, Foster. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Schreiber,
Stolfus, Schmeiser, Bowlin, Glaves. Bd. & Corton. present: Embree.
Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Minutes of this meeting are recorded on Tape
#77-22 & #77-24.
Mayor Neuhauser explained that Council had discussed the Mt. Prospect
IV subdivision at the informal mtg. The developer is working out alter-
native solutions for access for traffic. Altho this tract is adjacent
to Hickory Hill Park, and Council is considering purchase of additional
park land, the Council must look at the subdivision on its own merits.
Ann Shires, 301 Woodridge, appeared supporting purchase for addition to
Hickory Hill Park. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret to receive and
file her statement. Motion carried unanimously.
Caroline Embree appeared concerning procedures used in the chipsealing
of;the, streets.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, that the following items and
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recomms.•in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as presented:
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Approval of off. actions of reg. Council mtg. of 7/12/77, subj.
to correction, as recomn. by City Clerk.
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Minutes of Bds. & Conms.: Parks & Rec. Comm. -7/13/77; Bd. of
Adjust. -7/13/77; Comprehensive Plan Coord. Comm. -7/14/77; P&Z
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Comm. -7/21/77.
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Permit Res., Res. Bk. 41, as recomn. by City Clerk: Res. N77-
272, p. 603, Approving Class C Beer Permit application & Res. #77-
273, p. 604, Approving Class C Beer Permit Sunday Sales for Voss
Petroleum Co. of Iowa City Corp. dba/Discount Dan's Shell, 933 S.
Clinton. Res. N77-274, p. 605, Approving Class C Beer Permit
application and Res. N77-275, p. 606, Approving Class C Beer Permit
Sunday Sales for John Mark Kellogg dba/A&V Pizza Villa, 431 Kirkwood
Ave: Res. #77-276, p. 607, Approving Class C Beer Permit Sunday
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Sales for Randal I's Discount Foods, 1857 Lower Muscatine. Res.
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:N71 -277,p.608, /Approving Class C Beer Permit Sunday Sales for
Krause Gentle Oil Corp., dba/Sav-Mor Deep Rock Stationstore, 1104
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S. Gilbert St. Res. N77-278, p. 609, Approving Class C Beer Permit
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Sunday Sales for Hy -Vee Food Store N1, 227 Kirkwood Ave.
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Correspondence: Bruce Glasgow, Pres. of Plum Grove Acres, Inc.,
re final plats of Court Hill/Scott Blvd. Adds. N5 & N6, referred to
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City Mgr. Memo from City Mgr. re Mt. Prospect Add., Pt. IV.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Foster absent.
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August 2, 1977
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In reference to P&'L Comm.'s reconun. for Council to approve the vacation
of Hollywood Blvd. from Gilbert St. east to the eastern edge of the
property line of A.E. Greb, Council was advised that the State of Iowa
owns this tract of land. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to write
a letter to the Dept. of 'rransp. advising that Council approves of this
vacation. Motion carried, 4/1, with Perret voting "no" and deProsse &
Foster absent.
Council noted addl. recoim s. from the P&Z Comm. as follows: 1) to
approve prel. LSNRD plan & prel. plat for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc.,
2) to approve prel. plat of Windsor Hts. Add., Pt. 5, with contingencies,
3) to approve final plat of Auditor's Plat #32, for BDI, et. al., 4) to
approve final plat of resubd. of portion of Lot 2, Sturgis Corner Add.
for Southgate Dev. Co. with waivers as outlined.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, that ORD. N77-2850, Ord. Bk. 12,
pp,142-144; AMENDING ZONING ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF
CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM RlA & R3B TO RIB AND R3A ZONES (Court Hill/Scott
Blvd., Pt. 5) be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
5/0, deProsse & Foster absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RES. N77-279, Res. Bk.
41) pp. 610-611, TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF COURT HILL/SCOTT BLVD. PT.
V as recomm. by the P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
5/0, deProsse & Foster absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. N77-280, Res. Bk.
41, pp. 612-613, TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF COURT HILL/SCOTT BLVD. PT.
VI, as'recomm. by the P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
5/O, deProsse & Foster absent.
Mayor Neuhauser announced there is a vacancy for an unexpired term
ending 1/1/79 on the Resources Conserv. Comm. with appointment to be
made on 9/6/77.
Councilman Perret called attention to a traffic hazard at 1302 Muscatine
r Ave. The City Mgr. will investigate. Perret also questioned the over-
'! run for cost of equipment maintenance in the transit budget. City Mgr.
Berlin explained that the new computer program shows actual costs are
much higher than estimated costs, and this will be taken into account at
the next budget discussions.
Councilman Selzer requested permission to attend a seminar in Duluth
on 8/28-30 regarding the Economic Development and New Role for City
Govt. There were no objections. City Mgr. Berlin announced that Consultant
Hunter's report on this subject will be distributed soon. Regarding
replacement for the airplane at the Airport, the City Mgr. stated that
if an answer is not received from the National Guard by Friday, he will
pursue other alternatives.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to direct the urban renewal
consultants and architects to proceed with plans for the Dubuque/College
Pedestrian Mall as specified in the contract, incorporating decisions as
discussed at the informal mtg. on 8/2/77. Robt. Welsh, 2526 Mayfield
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August 2, 1977
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Rd., appeared with several suggestions and questions regarding design
and procedure. Consultant Don Zuchelli replied. The legal department
is;investigating the feasibility of establishing a Maintenance District.
There was not a consensus by Council to make any change in the plan.
Previous motion carried unanimously, 5/0, deProsse and Foster absent.
City Mgr. Berlin advised that no bids were received on the 4 Stormwater
Projects. The prof. will be readvertised. He presented a memo concerning
taxicab subsidy. He will present an amendment to the new taxicab ord.
next week. which will allow a certificate of convenience and necessity to
be issued, and will ask for 3 readings of the Ord. at that time. Opal
Allen appeared noting that many citizens depend on cab service. The
City Mgr. advised that the State is reviewing changes regarding the
application by the City for SEATS funding.
Asst. Atty. Bowlin noted that legal questions on the ORD. AMENDING
CHAP. 8.10, ZONING ORD., OF THE MUN. CODE 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,
had been taken care of. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Ferret that the
above ord. be considered and given first vote for passage. Robt. Welsh,
2526 Mayfield Rd., appeared concerning previous exception for non-
conforming bldgs. in existence before 1962, not in the new ord. After
discussion, Council asked that the City Attorney look into this portion
rxl of, the ord. and give them an interpretation. The previous motion was
withdrawn, and it was moved by Selzer, seconded by Ferret, to defer the
ord'. for 1 week. Motion carried unanimously. Irvin Pfab appeared,
asking that parking requirements for drive-ins and carry -out businesses
be greater. Sr. Planner Schmeiser explained the requirements.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. N77-2851, Ord. Bk. 12,
Pp. 145-148, PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCEDURE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF VARIOUS MUN. ORD. be passed and adopted.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Foster absent.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Vevera, that the ORD. AMENDING THE
ZONING ORD. #2238 BY CHANGING THE USE REGS. OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM RIA
TO RIB ZONE (Pepperwood Add.) be considered and given 2nd .vote for
passage. Motion carried, 5/0, deProsse & Foster absent. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Foster absent.
After discussion of providing access from the development onto Sand
Rd.,.it was moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to defer the RES.
ACCEPTING PREL. PLAT OF HULL'S COUNTRY ESTATES ADD. Motion carried,
4/1, Selzer voting "no" & deProsse & Foster absent. Sr. Planner Don
Schmeiser, Atty. Allan Bohanan, & Earl Hull appeared.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. N77-281, Res. Bk.
41, pp. 614-615, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CHICAGO,
ROCK ISLAND, & PACIFIC RAILROAD CO. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
5/0, deProsse & Foster absent. This agreement is for a dry bottom
stormwater storage area located on the IA -IL Gas & Elec. Co. and the
Rock Island Railroad property in an area north of Lower Muscatine Rd.
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Moved by Parret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. #77-282, Res. Bk. 41,
p. 616, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJS. IN THE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS
CONTRACT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Foster
absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. #77-283, Res. Bk.
41, p. 617, ESTABLISHING FEES & STANDS FOR TAXICABS IN IOWA CITY, IOWA,
AND REPEALING RES. #877. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
I deProsse & Foster absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-284, Res. Bk.
' 41, p. 618, ESTABLISHING FAIR REUSE VALUE OF CERTAIN URBAN RENEWAL
PROPERTY for Parcel 82-1a (College Block Bldg.). Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, deProsse & Foster absent.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn the mtg. Motion
carried, 5/0. (9:15 P.M.).
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MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
AUGUST 15, 1977
1:15 P.M.
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: August 15, 1977, 1:15 P.M., Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Tape recorded on Reel 1177-26.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Balmer, Perret,
Selzer, Vevera, deProsse. ABSENT: Foster (2:30 P.M.)
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber, Boothroy.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret,to adjourn to executive
session for discussion of appointments to the Human Rights Commission
and acquisition of property. Upon roll call Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser,
Perret, Selzer and Vevera voted 'aye'. Motion carried, 6/0, Foster
absent. At 1:45 P.M., it was moved by Perret and seconded by Selzer to
continue the executive session on Tuesday, August 16th at 6:45 P.M. for
-'= further discussion of appointments, and to adjourn at this time for
informal discussion. Motion carried unanimously.
'.: TAXICAB LICENSES -OXFORD
# Ra1ph;Oxford, owner of Super Cab -Yellow Checker Cabs, was present. City
' Manager Neal Berlin called attention to the ordinance provided for
<, Tuesday which will allow issuance of licenses under the previous ordinance,
as they were applied for under that ordinance. Oxford presented a
request for a rate increase. This will be processed under the new
,r ordinance. City Clerk Abbie Stolfus explained that the public hearing
on "fare .increase could be held on August 30th, and was asked to prepare .
a;mot1 6, for the consent calendar which would set that public hearing.
WINDSOR HEIGHTS V
Engineer.Sauegling presented their traffic solution. The letter from
+` Plum Grove Acres Attorney Ed Lucas was read, regarding the extension of
7th Avenue from Rochester to Windsor Heights V subdivision. They will
dedicate a,50' street right-of-way if Harding constructs the paving.
+ They will, cooperate with a storm water retention basin. Harding will
• r pay for installation of street, storm water and sidewalks. Council
decided to refer the plat to P&Z Commission as they are meeting this
evening. This item should be on next week's agenda. Pat Harding and
Bruce, Glasgow were present.
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COUNCIL BUSINESS
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Mayor Neuhauser reminded Councilmembers that the citizen survey was in
the Council office for their review. Council discussed a date for the
meeting with Clayton Ringgenberg, Administrative Assistant Linda Schreiber
a will check out the date of September 14th. Councilmembers discussed
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attendance at the League of Iowa Municipalities meeting in Des Moines.
• Informal Meeting
August 15, 1977
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Mayor Neuhauser announced that the meeting would adjourn until 2:30 P.M.
at the Recreation Center where Jim Kimm of Veenstra & Kimm, consultants
on the Sanitary Sewerage Treatment Facility Plan, would brief Council
and the public on the background, preparation and implementation of the
plan. Councilman Foster attended this portion of the meeting.
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Kimm
introduced Dick Glenn and Mary Thorton, also from Veenstra & Kimm.
There were 30 persons in attendance other than the Council, Staff and
Consultants.
Plastino, Dietz, Boren and Miranda were also in attendance.
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advised that they would need guidance and direction from Council in
five
major areas:
1.
treatment techniques,
2.
site selection for the facility,
3.
handling of solid wastes, including those from the water treatment
plant and from the University (Ray Mossman, representing the University,
stated that they would have an answer by September 1st, concerning
itheir participation),
4. .conservation
of energy and resources, and
5.
relief sewer priorities for construction.
The actual presentation is available in written form.
Observations made included:
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Using the North site of 2,300 acres of drainage area by gravity,
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the City could appreciably increase its size.
'Decision on disposal of solids can be delayed.
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and Heinz liftstations could be eliminated.
4.,
The design life of the capacity for the new plant is 20 years.
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5..
Out.of the 15,500 acres wihtin the City now, only 8,800 acres are
developed.
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6.
The projected growth of the City for year 2000 is 60,000 population.
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The North site will serve the 2,300 acres plus the 6,000 acres
undeveloped inside the City limits.
8. ;,.There
is no State or Federal participation in costs of the acquisition
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ofthe site:
9.
Treatment plants are funded first, priority will be set later on
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trunk sewers.
10.
There is Federal participation in construction to relieve overloaded
conditions only.
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