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Home My WebLink About1977-08-30 Minutes NumberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION gp C0977IL ACTIVITIES II 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 8/30/77, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Selzer. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Hayek, Schreiber, Y,ushnir, Showalter, Schmeiser, Brei. Bd. & Comm. members: Jim Lindberg, Riverfront Comm. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. The minutes of the reeting are recorded on Reels #77-24 & 27. Harry A_mb�rose 522 S. Van Buren, appeared and expressed concern about Nr. Larew's letter objecting to the discotheque he is building above Nemo's. He stated he is complying With building and fire regulations. Ambrose asked that Council grant him permission to proceed with plans. City Mgr. Berlin indicated Council does not have authority to give such approval and suggested that he obtain a certificate of structural soundness from the Engineering Dept. Ambrose stated he is aware of noise regulations and is making provisions to comply. Betsy Hillman, 313 Windsor Dr., presented a petition bearing over 1,600 signatures asking that Council reconsider last week's motion to condemn property surrounding Hickory Hill Park which is known as 'dindsor Hgts., Pt. 5. She discussed Parks & Rec Comm.'s position, expansion to the north of Hickory Hill Park, and cost of condemnation. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to receive & file the petition. (lotion carried, 6/0, Selzer absent. Others appearing concerning Hickory Bill Park were: John Dornfeld, Free Environment; Linda�� 1 Oakridge Ave.; Ira Bolnick, IA PIRG; Steve F_� eedkin,_ 1025 E. Washington; Arthur c Bos 731 Michael St., Carol Vorwald, on behalf VanCBuPen�roAfters urther fhristina Ci, nm'ar Kinci, 923 E. Washington; -- discussion, it was moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to reconsider the vote taken August 23, 1977, to condemn the Schlaegel tract for park purposes. Roll call: Ayes: deprosse, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Balmer, Foster, Vevera. Motion failed, 3/3, Selzer absent. At this time, Betsy Hillman withdrew the petitions submitted earlier. Mayor declared short recess (8:20 P.M.). Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to receive and file John Bernfeld's statement and letters from Nancy Stellwagen & Bruce & Wendy 3S Gronbeck concerning Hickory Hill Park. Motion carried, 6/0, Selzer D absent. Council discussed the letter from City Atty. Hayek re amending Sign Ord. to allow banners for special events. City Atty. Hayek stated he and the City Mgr. would report on progress made by committees to update the Sign Ord. In reference to Keith Kafer s letter on behalf of Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Neuhauser informed it was Council's recommendation at mtg. to ask if the Chamber Would be willing to yesterday's informal match the City's funds re a cooperative advertising program for economic 3S3/ development. • Counci*tivities August 1977 Page 2 Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that the following items f, recomm. in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as Presented: cial Actions, reg. lerk uncil mtg., 8/16/77, subject Approval of Offi to correction as recomm. by City C Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Comprehensive Plan Coord. Conon.-3 8/11/77; P&Z Comm. -8/18/77. Permit Res., Res. Bk. 41, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. 077- 339, p• 691, Approving Class B Liquor Control License application and Res. 077-340, p. 692, Approving Class B Liquor Control Sunday Sales License application for The Hioh�nn & Scupper Club, 11 R.2. Res. 077-341, p. 693, Approving Class C Liquor Control License application & Res. 077-342, P• 694, Approving Class C Liquor Control Sunday Sales License applicaat95 ntforThedBrorn of 3 S Bottle, 114 S. Clinton. Res. 077-343, p. Beer Permit & Res. 177-345, p. 697, to Refund Cigarette 696 mit 5- Beer 3� App gds to Silver td•+ 529 S. Gilbert.698estoiIssue Dancing Permit vin to MartuetterClub, Res. 077-346, P. Knights 7- Columbus Bldg. issue., 328 E. idashinyton. z 2 Res. 077-347, p• 699, to Issue Dancing Permit to The Highlander Inn & Super Club. R•R.2. Motion approving disbursements for 6/1-30/77, in the amount of $1,171,228.47, as recomm. by Finance Dir., subj. to audit. — CorrespPiPeteelloherzfor lack f Civilr Defense/Tornco re adloeSilrenboiney0 hemo's; -- . _ Manville Hgts.; Valentine Christian, re drinking ere ter; Keith— Kaier, I.C. Chamber of Commerce, re cooperative aadver�nhingpro g re 3syy for economic dev.; referred to City 1',gr. ectal events. Sign Ord. amendment to allow banners for special Study. Peterson, Airport Comm. Chairman, re Airport Master Plan Pe2T`yS Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. Council noted recomms. of p&Z Comm. that Council approve proposed extension of LhPtAvS; prel. plat°OfeWindsor ster eHgts. , Pt. 5nwithlcontingencies, Windsor Hgts., __3S_ �, 6 and prel. plat of 2.7 acre tract of land located hest of Ilwy. 1 &Dane's Dairy with contingencies. 700- Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt Res. 077-348, pp. 701, Approving Final Plat of Hawkeye Hgts. as recomm. by P&Z Comm.y� Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. City Mgr. Berlin stated the memo concerning self-supporting municipal improvement districts suggests an alternative for City Plaza in the CBO A •f Council is interested, the matter will be scheduledfor area; an i informal discussion where Legal staff can relate tie rami onomic development Balmer expressed interest in discussing Hunter's ecernt recomm. Pursuant to informal discussion at`the mtg. yesterday, • Council F `ivities August 309/7 Page 3 n b� previous Coral•rillc eration sig eninsula o a letter of coop se',ver system in P discovered then. is Staff pursue this matter., ilayor re their cooperation in establishing Iowa cit 11e asked that City sponsored area in N. g Conm. Dev. In p ey.pense Mayor Neuhauser briefly discussed Housing housing Its ee is forming on rising Atty. Hayek by IIUD. Site onrco stSecretaryhas been asked to serve, at no us to the City, ut from Council or citizens. City costs. She asked for inp but to be prepared to them as soon as he has determined the . advised Council het0ides9naie a special election, last day on eihieh es Scheduling of issues for discussion e,as discussed.s 50 indicate by end of Sep lane. City Vevera asked for the status of replacing the memorial airp sasse bling ects to hear about a plaeived for dl ne closer to tpla Berlin zona; ho`Jever, he exp hado bear een cof he Summit St. bridgea plane in Arizona; structure of that type air, but was advised its the best a air of the Governor�� Iowa. Vevera commented on the poo after its rep 14 r Berlin will check to see when rep can be. City g St. is scheduled• deProsse, to set a public hearing on Moved by Foster, seconded by g/27/77, 7:30F.t'i., at osed Waste 'dater Treatm/eent$e�Zer for sites for prop I,lotion carried, the Civic Center. Ferret, to adopt the RES. AUTHORIZING Moved by deProsse, seconded by seconded by Vevera, to amend the NOiJPI AS T CITY 14GR. TO EXERCISE OPTIOrIF00te�RCHASo secTRAonded by lle>wOF LAND the City's option SH014ERS PROPERTY.int4thedby para. ,1 the wordsto R,s, by striking direct City Legal staff rice�was�exorbitantnation urchase p questions' and insert in lieu thereof resent to answer q es: proceedings. Foster stated he felt the p Parks & Rec. Dir. Dennis Showalter was P deProsse. 140tion ndm e on s; Neuhauser, Ferret, Balmer, t RES. #77-349, After furtherdis�loys: the roll ca ontmotio hto'ad pent was: y Vevera, Foster.4 Selzer absent. Roll failed, es: Ferret, RES. BK 41, pp• Selzer ab 3, AUTHORIZING THE CITY i'1GR' TO EXERCISE ACadop edl,Ol{/T' S 70 er deProsse, Neuhauser. Plays: Foster, Vevera. PURCHASE A TRACT OF LAM KNOWPI AS THE SHOWERS PROPERTY: Y Balm > Selzer absent. ter Hayek to check into the time limitations for initiatives or referendums to be placed Council discussed the proposed amendment to the Home Rule Char Atty. Situation concerning deProsse asked City the time 1iiCi y stattY. Hayek on election ballots. Sec. 2.11.(B) to remedy possibility of using of for the initiative proposal ested the 1st consi�overa,nthat ro osal rather than the amendment but sugg given Moved by Ferret, seconded by stated he would follcw this up CITY OR GENERAL the proposed Ord, be g AYS AFTER TIIE EXPIRATION OF THE the Ord., AN AMEEM RCFERENDUMEPROPUSALSULE BEiHELDRATFOR RE THE CITY BY PROM THAT INITIATIVE WHICH passage• S WHICH NEXT OCCUR P10RE THAN 25 RATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND AP1EtIDt NG ELECTIOPJ APPROPRIATE PERIOD FOR CONSIDE 55 SEC. 7 IRATE THEREOF be considered and given lst vote or Motion'carried, 6/0, Selzer absent. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. • Cour& Activities Augu,W 30, 1977 Page 4 Idayor Neuhauser declared the public hearing on the proposed taxicab fares & charges open. Ralph Orford, owner of Super Cab & Yellow Checker Cab Cos., asked that the new rates be approved. He further commented on Council's discussion cont. personal records of cab drivers and stated he would back up any of his drivers. Terry Walter, 110 Garden St., appeared in favor of fare increase. Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to approve the increase in fares & charges as requested by Super Cab & 3s Yellow Checker Cab Cos. Motion carried, 6/0, Selzer absent. City Atty. Hayek explained the revised ORD. TO REPEAL THE ELECTION PROCEDURES IN ART. III OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF IO'dA CITY IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE INCONSISTENCIES BETWEEN ART. III OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER AND CHAP. 376, CITY ELECTIONS OF THE 1977 IOWA CODE and (r. stated this amendment carries through the procedure that was used last election regarding number of nominating signatures. Due to the fact the revised Ord. had not been distributed, it was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to table the Ord. Motion carried, 6/0, Selzer absent. s 5 I -loved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that ORD. AMEIIDING ORD. ;;76- 2807, THE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT ORD. be considered and given ist vote for passage. Motion carried, 6/0, Selzer absent. Affirmative roll call 3s�5 7 vote unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. �I Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, that ORD. TO AMEND ORDS. ;975- 2783 & #77-2826, THE IOWACITY MUN. ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCE ORD. BY REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO & EXPENDITURES BY A POLITICAL ( COMM. FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING OR OPPOSING A BALLOT ISSUE AND BY IMPOSING LII4ITATIONS ON THE AMOUNT AN INDIVIDUAL OR COMM. CONTRIBUTES TO A POLITICAL COMM. FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING OR OPPOSING A BALLOT ISSUE be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Perret informed Council of a method used by 23 states in the U.S. to control contributions & expenditures. Moved.by Perret, seconded by deProsse, l has had an opportunity to learto defer the 3-- above Ord. until Councin more about the method which Perret discussed. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-350, Iles. Bk. 41, p. 704, APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF DDI SECOND ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. Senior Planner Don SchmeisS S was present to answer questions. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES, 77-351, Res. BY.. 41, pp. 705-708, AUTHORIZING OVERWIDTH PAVIWG AGREEMENTS FOR Court Hill/Scott Blvd., Pts. 3, 5,& 6. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 356 0 6/0, Selzer absent. Bk - Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. r77-352, Res. SUBDIVISION I 41, p• 709, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER & PAVING IN ORCHARD COURT alive ISI0 6 as constructed by Nielson Constr. Co. and Metro Pavers. Affirmative roll call vote unamious, 6/0, Selzer absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. j77-353, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 710-718, AUTHORIZING MAYOR 1'0 SIGN A CONTRACT WITH VEENSTRA & KII4h1 OF W. DES MOINES, IA, FOR DESIGN SERVS. FOR THE RIVER CORRIDOR TRUNK SEWER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. 3S6 • CouActivities Angus 30, 1977 Page 5 I•loved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. -77-354, Res. Bk. 41, p. 719, ESTABLISHING LIABILITY INSURANCE LIMITS 4JITH RESPECT TO TAXICABS. Ralph Oxford appeared and objected to the proposed limits. 3 S 6 3 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 77-355, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 720-722, PROPOSING TO SELL A PART OF FERSON AVE. IN BLACK'S PARK ADD. TO THE CITY OF IO! -0A CITY ABUTTING OWNERS. Affirmative roll 35-6 y call vote unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. ;77-356, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 723-724, AMENDING THE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC WORKS Ii•1PROVEMENTS IN IOWA CITY, IA, BY THE INCLUSION OF AN ADDITIONAL SECTION PERTAINING TO EROSION & SEDIMENTATION CONTROL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, lbs 6/0, Selzer absent. I -loved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to adjourn the mtg. Motion carried, 6/0. (9:45 P.M.) C 1 1 10 Li L�l MARY C. l H uS R,!FUIYOR CL RK ABEL STOLFUS, CIlbs *City ®4 00wa CIO DATE August 26, 1977 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE; Material in Friday's Packet Report from Mayor Neuhauser regarding National League of Cities Action Conference. 3566 Copy of letters from the City Manager to: a. Mayor Frederick D. Staab 356 7 b. Mr. Ron Mavrias 3568 c. Mr. Pete Peterson, Chairman, Airport Commission 356 J Memoranda from the Director of Public Works: a. Recommendations from staff regarding transit grants a970 b. Melrose Avenue Origin/Destination Survey 3-57/ c. Septic Tanks on Ralston Creek 35 72 d. Detour streets, stop.signs around work at Muscatine and First Avenue 35-73 e. Signalization 3S7y f. Alum Waste at Muncipal Water Treatment Plant 3575 g. Erosion and sedimentation control specifications 3576 Memorandum from Finance Director regarding water revenue bond tenders. .3577 Memorandum from City Clerk regarding minutes of August 2, 1977. .35 7 S Memorandum from Police Chief regarding proposed city/county building. 3579 Department referrals from Council meetings of August^15, 16 and August 22, 23. 3,500 Article: A Proposal for the Elimination of Unemployment in the United States. 358/ Memo rRom 50hm5art Co . CouM44 cit Act, R.E+ -b u— � 3SBz ` ilou!.IA% -�AatL 114 t sfw6tt CUA+Ls itt Wlu5C4%NE t M�Naagpolis rA P.rge 3-5-63