HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-08-23 Council MinutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
AUGUST 23, 1977
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Iowa City Council, as adjourned on 8/22/77, met
in executive session at 7:15 P.M. on 8/23/77 for
continuing discussion of acquisition of property.
Councilmembers present: deProsse, Foster, Balmer,
Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser.
Mayor Pro tem deProsse presiding. Staffinembers
present: Berlin, Hayek, Stolfus, Bowlin, Schreiber,
Showalter & P&R Chrm. Stockman. Moved by Balmer,
seconded by Vevera, to adjourn. Motion carried,
6/0, Neuhauser absent, 7:30 P.M.
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg. 8/23/77, 7:30 P.M.
at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present as
listed above. Mayor Pro tem deProsse presiding.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret to adopt
RES. #77-326, recorded in Res. Bk. 41, p. 663 OF
COMMENDATION FOR RALPH O'BRIEN, for approximately
12 yrs. of dedicated service in the Cemetery Div.
of Dept. of Parks & Rec. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Roxanne Sexauer appeared to register a complaint
against construction of a discotheque above Nemo's.
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City Mgr. Berlin responded.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, that the
following items and recomms. on the Consent Calendar
be approved and/or adopted as presented:
Approval of official actions, reg. Council
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mtg., 8/9/77, subj. to correction, as recomm.
by City Clerk.
Minutes of Airport Comm. -7/21/77.
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Permit Res.'s, Res. Bk. 41, as recomm. by
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City Clerk: Res. #77-327, p. 664, Approving
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Class B Beer Permit application and Res. #77-
328, p. 665, Approving Class B Beer Sunday
Sales application for Pizza Hut, 1921 Keokuk
St. Res. #77-329, p. 666, Approving Class C 1
Beer Sunday Sales Permit application for
Bill's I-80 DX, I-80 & Hwy. 1. Res. #77-330,
P• 667, Approving Class C Liquor License &
taxienb
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Res. #77-331, p. 668, Approving Class C
motioNs koettOUEUo,o
Cheevko Liquor Sunday Sales License for Iowa Thrashers,
z 4, �Aby Cos.
nNy0eo-01515 Mall Dr. Res. #77-332, p. 669, Refunding
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°41Rb9# rtion of Cigarette Permit to Central Vendors.
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orrespondence: Vicki Kelso, Sgt. U.S. Air
lo(vce,
e°NcEeNIN3
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re Hollywood Blvd.; Della Grizel, re
, EN�ni P"O ode
101" sidewalk repair; Agnes Kuhn, re traffic
flow; Dr, Francis Lalor, Horace Mann School,
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re role of public school educators in City's
economic dev. prog.; Dan Grinstead, re Civil
Defense/Tornado sirens; referred to City Mgr.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser
absent.
Mayor Pro tem deProsse stated that after discus-
sion in executive session concerning the contract
for services with the City of Univ. Hgts., it was
the consensus of Council that Univ. Hgts.' offer
was unacceptable to the City. deProsse reported
on the recomm. from the Advisory Comm. on City -
County Detention & Law Enforcement Facility, to
pursue a joint facility, and on County Atty.
Dooley's opinion on the 2 -part referendum. Moved
by Foster, seconded by Perret, to call a Special
Election on 11/8/77 on the matter of issuance of
$500,000 General Obligation Bonds for a Police
Administration Facility. After discussion, it was
moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to amend the
motion by substituting for the original motion,
wording to the effect that Council supports the
concept of a shared facility for law enforcement,
and that Staff be directed to proceed to resolve
procedural aspects as well as provide points of
information that Council has requested. Vote
taken on the substitute motion found Balmer,
deProsse, Foster, Perret and Selzer voting 'aye',
5/0, Vevera abstaining, Neuhauser absent. Although
no further action was necessary, voice vote was
taken on the original motion, motion defeated, 0/6.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, to defer
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 & CHAP. 376,
CITY ELECTIONS OF THE 1977 IOWA CODE as per Asst.
City Atty.'s request. Motion carried, 6/0.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
ORD. N77-2857, Ord. Bk. 12, pp. 161-162, VACATING
A PART OF FERSON AVE. IN BLACK'S PARK ADD., IOWA
CITY, IA., BETWEEN THE N. R -O -W LINE OF PARK RD. &
THE S. R -O -W LINE OF GOULD ST. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, that
Council vote to condemn the property conc. Windsor
Hgts..Addn. V in question as park land for an
addition to Hickory Hill Pk. Citizens appearing
included: Tom Alberhasky, Betsy Hillman, George
Baker, James Christensen, Atty. Don Hoy for the
developer, Doris Preucil, Dennis Sauegling of
Hawkeye Engr. for developer; Ralph Oxford, and
Chrm. Flo Stockman of Parks & Rec. Comm. Vote on
the motion: Perret and deProsse voting 'aye',
Foster, Selzer, Vevera and Balmer voting 'no'.
Motion defeated, 2/4, Neuhauser absent. Moved by
deProsse, seconded by Vevera, to add a 3rd contin-
gency to the Resolution, stating that the preliminary
plat be approved subj. to '3) erosion control
measures as set forth in the stormwater management
control ordinance as adopted by Council be adhered
to.' Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Selzer,
seconded by Foster to adopt RES. H77-333, recorded
in Bk. 41, p. 670, APPROVING PREL. PLAT OF WINDSOR
HGTS. ADD., PT. 5, AS AMENDED. Selzer, Vevera,.
Balmer and Foster voted 'aye', Perret and deProsse
abstained. Motion carried, 4/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt
RES. N77-334, Res. Bk. 41, p. 671, AMENDING SALARIES
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& COMPENSATION FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL, RES. #77-
215, AND PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS POSITION CHANGES.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser
absent.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to adopt
the Res. Establishing Liability Insurance Limits
with Respect to Taxicabs. Ralph
Oxford,
Moowner
ved bof
Yellow-Checker & Super Cabs, appeared.
Foster, seconded by Selzer, to defer the res. one
week so that the staff can check with other commu-
nities on insurance limits. Motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Ferret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt
RES. #77-335, Res. Bk. 41, p. 672, ESTABLISHING
CERTAIN FEES & CHARGES WITH RESPECT TO THE ADMINIS-
TRATION OF TAXICAB REGULATIONS. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Ralph
Oxford, owner of Yellow Checker & Super Cab Cos.,
appeared.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to defer
the RES. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT
FOR YOUTH SERVS. IN IOWA CITY WITH THE I.C. BABE
RUTH LEAGUE for 1 week to allow the I.C. Babe Ruth
League to review the contract. Motion carried,
6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to adopt
RES. #77-336, Res. Bk. 41, P. 673, ACCEPTING THE
LOW BID OF THE J.F. EDWARDS CONSTR. CO. OF GENESEO,
IL, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CONTRACT
FOR CONSTR. OF THE JEFFERSON/MARKET SIGNALIZATION
PROJ. FAUS NO. M-4030(1)--81-52 UPON CONCURRENCE
OF THE FED. HIGHWAY WORKS ADMINISTRATION. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser
absent.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
RES. #77-337, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 674-684, APPROVING
AMENDMENT TO SEWER SYSTEM EVALUATION SURVEY
CONTRACT with Veenstra & Kimm. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster,
to APPROVING
RES. #77-338, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 6
THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON CO.
SEATS THETO THEFOR ELDERLYFAND IHANDICAPP D.OF RalphlON Oxfordi
appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adjourn
the mtg. Motion carried, 6/0. (9:50 P.M.)
A more complete description of Council activities
is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
s/CAROL dePROSSE, MAYYOR6/PCO TEM
s/ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK&/Z,;§L oa4-ew.
OUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COIL
AUGUST 9, 1977
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 8/9/77, M
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 recomm.
by City Clerk.
Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Library Bd. of
Trustees -7/21/77 & 7/25/77; UAY Bd.-7/18/77;
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
Ring Permit for I.C. Lodge #109, Loyal
Order of Moose, 2910 Muscatine Ave. Res.
H77-306, 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 -Fl -lo Tyiood Blvd.
at Keolouk, 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
change in zoning and concerning access for a
mobile 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 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. Ralph Oxford, Yellow Checker
& Super Cab Cos., & Ray Hawkins, driver for Super
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.
N77-2852, 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.
Movoby deProsse,
seconded by Perrepthat
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 1st
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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
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passage at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer,
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deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer.
Nays: Vevera. Moved by Foster, seconded by
Salzer, 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
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this time. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse,
Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer. Nays: Vevera.
Ord. adopted, 6/1.
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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
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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,
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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
P fab appeared askingfor clarification tcation of the
purpose for the amendment.
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Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, that
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ORD, #117-2855, Ord. Bk. 12, pp. 157-158, AMENDING
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THE ZONG ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING THE UPREGS. OF
CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM RlA TO R1B 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.)
For a more detailed & complete description of
Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office of
City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR
s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 8/23/77
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.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 9, 1977
7:30 P.M.
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 8/9/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center.
Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret,
Selzer. Vevera (7:35 P.M.). Absent: None. Staffinembers present:
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Berlin, Stolfus, Dayton, Ryan, Schmeiser. 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 Beer
Sunday Sales Permit Application for Quik Trip Store #503, 123 W. Benton,
be added to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret,
that the following items & recomns. 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 recomm. by City Clerk.
Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Library Bd. of Trustees -7/21/77 &
7/25/77; UAY Bd.-7/18/77; 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.
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Sales applications as follows: Res. #77-287, p. 621, Hawkeye
Dairy Store, 701 E. Davenport; Res. #77-288, p. 622, Drug Fair #2,
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1030 Williams St;; Res. #77-289, p. 623, 7-11 Food Store #18048,
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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. lst
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.
#17-294, 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.
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Benton. Res. #71-299, 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 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.
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Activities
August 9, 1977
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Correspondence: Elliot Keller, KRNA; Robt. Burns, Van Hoven-Burns
Real Estate; Martin Vaughan, U.S. Army Recruiter, 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 Hollywood 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.
Balmer asked for information concerning the qualifications & salary
for the outreach personnel for UAY, as discussed in their 8/3 minutes.
City Mgr. Berlin advised that the traffic signal prof. on Jefferson/
Gilbert was being rebid, in response to Balmer's convents on the problems
there. He also explained that regarding the vacation of Hollywood
Blvd., a certified copy of Council's motion would be sent to the Dept.
of Transp. with a letter. Vevera arrived, 7:35 P.M. Selzer commented
that the City Mgr. was checking out his suggestion to put temporary stop
signs on streets that come into the bypass around 1st Ave. & Muscatine.
Neuhauser reported that as HUD and HEW were in disagreement over
housing programs at the time she attended the housing mtg. in Washington
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D.C:,.there was very little information to present. She has been invited
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by.HUD to respond to Asst. Secy. Simons concerning the role of local
govt. in housing at the 8/22-23 conference in Colorado Springs. Trans-
portation will be paid. A majority of Councilmembers approved her
request to attend.
Perret inquired about the design competition for bus shelters down-
town, and repeated his request for at least temporary shelters. The
City Mgr. will provide information on this & also for locations of
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schedule & map installations. Perret called attention to weeds on
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Benton St. near Ralston Creek between Gilbert & Dubuque, & asked that
property owners be notified to cut them down. Perret requested that
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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
ifsuch an Ord. is feasible.
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deProsse called attention to the potential problems re the proposed
mobile home park East of Scott Blvd. approved by the Johnson Co. Zoning
:Bd. 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 change in
- zoning and concerning access for a mobile home park east of Scott Blvd.
.Motion carried unanimously. deProsse discussed problems which have
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arisen as a result of the street chipseal program. Selzer commented
that Public Works is in the process of figuring out how to reclaim the
extra gravel. He thought there would be a good wearing surface for many
years.
As the Mayor will be absent on 9/22, the informal discussion of the
Area Transp. Study will be rescheduled later. deProsse indicated her
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gratification concerning the attendance at the Urban Renewal developers
mtg. and with the Mayor's opening comments. Vevera commented on the
arrangements for acquiring a jet plane. Vevera called attention to the
minutes of the Board of Appeals concerning denial of variance for Hochstetler,
& noted that another application down the st. was approved. The City
Mgr. explained that permit, & gave Council 3 alternatives that Mr.
Hochstetler could consider: ask for a hearing, go to Court, or ask
Council to amend the ord. Council discussed whether or not the Ord. was
too restrictive for what they would like to see accomplished. Sr.
Planner Schmeiser explained the State Law, but noted that there were no
differences between the 2 applications. It was suggested that the
matter be referred to Dir. of Housing & Inspection Servs. Mike Kucharzak
& to Comm. Dev. Dept. The City Mgr. will advise later as to when the
item will be brought back to Council.
Asst. City Atty. Angela Ryan informed Council the patents had arrived
from the State of Iowa conveying title of the sts. & alleys in the U.R.
area.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, 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. Ralph Oxford, Yellow Checker & Super
.Cab Cos., & Ray Hawkins, driver for Super Cab, appeared. After discussion
of subsidy & licensing, Councilman Foster moved the question. Motion
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carried, 6/1, Selzer voting "no." 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
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-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.
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 &
given1st vote for passage. Motion carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call .
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilman Perret
asked that reference be made in the Charter to reflect that the City
will abide by State law concerning elections.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the ORD. VACATING A PART
OF PERSON 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 IT. be considered &
given 1st vote for passage. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by deProsse,
seconded by Vevera, to amend the Ord. by adding the contingency, subject
to retention of utility easement across the vacated portion of said r -o-
w.. Motion carried, 7/0., Affirmative roll call vote on 1st consideration
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
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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 ist
& 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. #77-2853, 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. 524.18.8. 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
lst & 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. #77-2854, 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 1610 7th Ave., appeared asking for clarification of the purpose
for the amendment.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, that ORD. #77-2855, Ord. Bk.
12, pp. 157-158, AMENDING 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
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roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-308, Res. Bk.
410 p. 642, AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR
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THE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS CONTRACT, bids to be received 9/8. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The City Mgr. asked that no action be taken on prel. plat of Windsor
Hgtr.'Add., Pt. V. It will be added to the agenda when additional
material is received.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-309, Res. Bk.
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41, pp. 643-G44, 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.
d by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adjourn the mtg. Motion
, 7/0. (9:00 P.M.)
MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RES. N77-311, Res. Bk. 41,
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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, Ferret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Nays:
Neuhauser. Res. adopted, 6/1.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. H77-312, 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.
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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. This addition is
within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Coralville and was referred
,to' Iowa City for their review & comment.
d by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adjourn the mtg. Motion
, 7/0. (9:00 P.M.)
MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR
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JOINT INFORMAL MEETING WITH JOHNSON
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JULY 29, 1911
INFORMAL MEETING WITH JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: July 29,
1977, 10:00 A.M., at the Supervisor's Office at the Courthouse
Annex. Tape recorded on Reel N77-23.
SUPERVISORS PRESENT: Donnelley, Sehr, Cilek.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: deProsse, Selzer, Neuhauser, Balmer (10:10 A.M.).
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Asst. Jo. Co. Attorney Pat White; City Manager
Neal Berlin, City Clerk Abbie Stolfus; Chamber of Commerce, Keith
Kafer.
' The previous agreement for payment of maintenance costs on a square
footage basis by the City was discussed, along with payment of architects
.:fees: -.There was a consensus that a high-level committee be established
to, put together a proposed agreement in memorandum form that sets down
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In black and white how both agencies intend to share costs. The limits
of the bond issue to be considered are 2k, million dollars. The committee
named included Supervisor Don Sehr, Councilwoman Carol deProsse, City
Manager Neal Berlin, Chief of Police Harvey Miller and Sheriff Gary
Hughes. The City Manager will act as Interim Chairman and call the
committee together. Their decision will be given within one month.
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Architect Roland Wehner outlined the new proposal for a jail and sheriff's
quarters on the existing site on the southwest quarter of the Courthouse
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block. Capitol St. would be the access for govt. vehicles, Harrison St.
the access for the public. This structure would cost 1.9 million dollars
I f bid next spring. 35,000 square feet is divided into jail, 15,200 sq.
ft:; sheriff, 18,000 sq. ft. (of this 8,500 sq. ft. is for parking and
storage); and 1,500 sq. ft. would be for the power plant.
Observations made included:
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The County did not feel that they had the complete commitment from
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the City for the previous bond issue, until the last day. The City
felt it had not been involved in the planning, and the cost to the
taxpayers had not been publicized. The sheriff is on record as
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saying that he was not sure the City and County personnel could
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work together. There would be problems created because the City
Police are paid more than the County Deputies, whose salaries are
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set by State Law, One Councilmember and police personnel worked
against the previous bond issue.
Decision is needed for what is the long run is in the best interests
of all the citizens of Johnson County. A coordinated law enforcement
program could be used in the area of records, communications and
jail facilities. Wehner stated that the scheme presented could be
modified to include joint facilities. It is the responsibility of
the Board of Supervisors and the City Council to come to the best
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decision administratively as they can. Some citizens have suggested
that this would be a step toward County government, others said it
was a step for City control.
' The previous agreement for payment of maintenance costs on a square
footage basis by the City was discussed, along with payment of architects
.:fees: -.There was a consensus that a high-level committee be established
to, put together a proposed agreement in memorandum form that sets down
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In black and white how both agencies intend to share costs. The limits
of the bond issue to be considered are 2k, million dollars. The committee
named included Supervisor Don Sehr, Councilwoman Carol deProsse, City
Manager Neal Berlin, Chief of Police Harvey Miller and Sheriff Gary
Hughes. The City Manager will act as Interim Chairman and call the
committee together. Their decision will be given within one month.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
AUGUST 22, 1977
1:30 P.M.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: August 22, 1977, 1:30 P.M. on the Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Tape recorded on Reel 477-26.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: deProsse, Balmer, Foster, Perret, Selzer,
Vevera. ABSENT: Neuhauser. Mayor Pro tem deProsse presiding.
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber, Plastino, Mose,
Kraft, Geshwiler.
ZONING APPLICATIONS
Senior Planner Don Schmeiser and Planner Doug Boothroy were present for
discussion of the following application:
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Windsor He�ights�V - Boothroy explained the conditions on which the
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- ff nnin' g and Zoning Commission gave their approval of the new
extension of 7th Avenue. Council discussed removal of dirt, soil
erosion. Attorney Hoy, for the developer Pat Harding, advised that
they did not buy the land to sell. He noted that last year Parks
and Recreation Commission had voted to not buy this property for a
park but to get the Woods property instead.
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COUNCIL AGENDA
...Mayor Pro tem,deProsse advised that an acceptable SEATS contract had
been distributed and was on the agenda. City Manager Neal Berlin advised
Council to delete all minor projects from the Block Grant program next
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year because of the work necessary for processing, and the Committee on
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Community.Needs will be so advised.
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Personnel Specialist June Higdon explained that for the Buyer, the job
duties had changed, salary would raise from $876 to $952; for the Senior
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-:Construction Inspector, from $1112 to $1162, because of added respon-
sibilities; and the adjustment for Police Captain would align the pay
plan with the current Chief's salary, from $2262 to $2300.
Council discussed the liability insurance requiements for the Babe Ruth
League, as compared.to taxicab requirements. This liability requirement
is: used for all non-profit organizations that the City has contracts
'with.' As this contract had not been reviewed by the League, the Resolution
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will be`deferred a week.
COUNCIL TIME
In the memo regarding "Old Jet" from Administrative Intern Dayton,
paragraph 3 states, "the City must bear the costs". This actually means
"whoever". Vevera commented on Plastino's memo concerning bike racks.
Council agreed that their decision to not allow bikes in the pedestrian
mall would not be changed.
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TRANSIT GRANT
WATER PLANT SLUDGE
For further explanation of his memo, Plastino stated that now all the
r ..sludge from the water treatment plant is disposed of in the river. He
added that preliminary plans lean heavily toward the University treating
„ their own 'water treatment wasts. They contribute about 1/3 of all the
solid wastes. It would be to the City's advantage for them to treat
their own waste. Disposal of sludge was discussed.
' COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Continuation of discussion of Issues and Alternatives.
y ISSUE: What should be the locational pattern of schools in Iowa City?
After deleting #1, it was suggested that further input be
coordinated with the School Board.
ISSUE: Is additional capital investment in fire protection necessary?
#1 was eliminated. Contracting services privately was
discussed.
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ISSUE: What should the City do about the police facilities?
#1 was eliminated. deProsse reported on the meeting held
by the Advisory Committee on City -County Detention and
Law Enforcement Facility (Berlin, Hughes, Dooley, Sehr,
Miller, Edmonds, deProsse, White) concerning the involve-
ment of the City in the new jail facilities. Their
consensus was to pursue a joint facility. They agreed to
Public Works Director Dick Plastino, Transit Manager Hugh Mose and
Assistant Attorney Bob Bowlin were present for the presentation regarding
the application for State DOT Grant for FY July 1, 1977 through June 30,
1978, for assistance funds in the amount of $175,000. To the list of
possible projects for operating assistance, Plastino asked that #11,
Handicapped and Elderly Service, $27,000 be added, and explained the
State funding. The commitment for next year's funding for projects was
discussed along with the effect of the new property tax bill. DOT will
look with more favor on projects where there are definite goals and
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objectives. Clarification was made on several of the projects. The
City Manager requested that any major changes should be pointed out.
Several Councilmembers agreed to eliminate Sunday service, or use another
approach, the SEATS system on an on-call basis. Consensus was for use
of two-way radios. There were no objections to the Kneeling Bus Feature;
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SEATS After -Hours Taxi Service, or Safety and First -Aid Training. It
was pointed out that some police officers could use the first-aid training
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also. After discussion of duties and need for clerical help, the City
Manager was asked to work out something administratively. Placement of
bus signs and advertising on buses and benches was discussed. Another
discussion will be held after the preliminary public hearing.
WATER PLANT SLUDGE
For further explanation of his memo, Plastino stated that now all the
r ..sludge from the water treatment plant is disposed of in the river. He
added that preliminary plans lean heavily toward the University treating
„ their own 'water treatment wasts. They contribute about 1/3 of all the
solid wastes. It would be to the City's advantage for them to treat
their own waste. Disposal of sludge was discussed.
' COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Continuation of discussion of Issues and Alternatives.
y ISSUE: What should be the locational pattern of schools in Iowa City?
After deleting #1, it was suggested that further input be
coordinated with the School Board.
ISSUE: Is additional capital investment in fire protection necessary?
#1 was eliminated. Contracting services privately was
discussed.
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ISSUE: What should the City do about the police facilities?
#1 was eliminated. deProsse reported on the meeting held
by the Advisory Committee on City -County Detention and
Law Enforcement Facility (Berlin, Hughes, Dooley, Sehr,
Miller, Edmonds, deProsse, White) concerning the involve-
ment of the City in the new jail facilities. Their
consensus was to pursue a joint facility. They agreed to
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ask County Atty. Dooley if a two-part referendum could be
held. One referendum would be submitted to the County
residents to vote on a 1.9 million dollar bond ussue
whether or not to build a new county jail. Attorney
Dooley has issued an opinion which was distributed. The
bond counsel's opinion will be sought. The goal is to
have the referendum at the City election November 8th.
There are a number of ways to explore the use of County
land, and legal will look at alternatives. These issues
should be settled before the election. The City staff
should not study any of the alternatives on this issue.
How should library facilities be improved?
01 was eliminated, and all of #3 except inclusion of
branch library, was eliminated.
How much recreation equipment and facilities should the City
provide?
#2 and #4 were eliminated.
How should community facilities be jointly developed?
No changes.
Should the City amend the zoning ordinance to include provision
for a special zone for all park lands?
Kraft explained the purpose of the zone, three Council -
members were not in favor. Geshwiler asked that the
wording in #3 be changed from 'park land' to 'open space'.
so that #3 and #4 could be compared.
What policy should the City adopt towards annexation?
The City Manager pointed out that the staff will be
looking into this issue. #3 was eliminated. It was
suggested that a plan used in New York be considered.
They pledge services within a certain time frame, scheduled
in a capital improvements program.
What methods should the City require to protect incompatible
land uses in relatively close proximity?
#1 and #2 will be compared.
How can densities of residential areas be increased without
adversely affecting residents?
All alternatives will be looked at.
ISSUE: How should the City use topography, soils, water, distance
from core areas, utilities, trafficways and vegetation as
locational criteria in Planning and Zoning?
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ask County Atty. Dooley if a two-part referendum could be
held. One referendum would be submitted to the County
residents to vote on a 1.9 million dollar bond ussue
whether or not to build a new county jail. Attorney
Dooley has issued an opinion which was distributed. The
bond counsel's opinion will be sought. The goal is to
have the referendum at the City election November 8th.
There are a number of ways to explore the use of County
land, and legal will look at alternatives. These issues
should be settled before the election. The City staff
should not study any of the alternatives on this issue.
How should library facilities be improved?
01 was eliminated, and all of #3 except inclusion of
branch library, was eliminated.
How much recreation equipment and facilities should the City
provide?
#2 and #4 were eliminated.
How should community facilities be jointly developed?
No changes.
Should the City amend the zoning ordinance to include provision
for a special zone for all park lands?
Kraft explained the purpose of the zone, three Council -
members were not in favor. Geshwiler asked that the
wording in #3 be changed from 'park land' to 'open space'.
so that #3 and #4 could be compared.
What policy should the City adopt towards annexation?
The City Manager pointed out that the staff will be
looking into this issue. #3 was eliminated. It was
suggested that a plan used in New York be considered.
They pledge services within a certain time frame, scheduled
in a capital improvements program.
What methods should the City require to protect incompatible
land uses in relatively close proximity?
#1 and #2 will be compared.
How can densities of residential areas be increased without
adversely affecting residents?
All alternatives will be looked at.
ISSUE: How should the City use topography, soils, water, distance
from core areas, utilities, trafficways and vegetation as
locational criteria in Planning and Zoning?
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Perret asked that #8 be added: Develop a set of criteria
to evaluate the City's critical areas. There were no
objections.
ISSUE: What policy should the City adopt towards the existence of
land uses with obsolete locations?
No change.
ISSUE: How should new multi -family housing be provided?
#4 was eliminated.
' ISSUE: What should the City do to encourage provision of lower-cost
housing?
Leave all alternatives in. It was suggested that the
City not set standards more stringent than those required
by State and Federal standards. Geshwiler pointed but
that a requirement that a percentage of lots in a mobile
home park be for sale instead of rent had been researched
r by the Legal Department, and this is not possible. The
memo will be provided. It was stated that #5 could
r}; include public housing.
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r AMENDMENT TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE ORDINANCE
'p Perret asked for the status of the amendment to the campaign finance
ordinance for ballot issues. The memo in the packet was discussed.
Perret suggested using the same type of criteria used for lobbyists.
One question was in regard to the application of the provision if Council
'r pursues an issue. Attorney Hayek advised that if Council wants an
- Ordinance, their department will draft it, Council can then debate,
J, amend and vote on it. He will investigate and report.
` EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer to adjourn to executive session for
f discussion.of property acquisition and collective bargaining. Upon roll
call Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret, Selzer and Vevera votes 'aye'
' Motion carried, 6/0,"Neuhauser absent. Mayor Pro tem deProsse presiding.
Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Showalter, Kraft, Higdon,
Schreiber,.Morgan and Parks and Recreation Chairman Stockman. Moved by
Perret, seconded by Foster, to amend the motion to adjourn to include
w discussion of contract negotiations with University Heights. Motion
carried 1 6/0; 4:15 P.M. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adjourn
'the executive session to 7:15 P.M. on August 23, 1977, for further
discussion. Upon roll call Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret, Selzer and
Vevera voted 'aye'. Motion carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. 5:30 P.M.