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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-08-30 Council MinutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL AUGUST 30, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year— for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 8/30/77,T$0— P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Selzer. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Harry Ambrose appeared and expressed concern about Mr. Larew's letter objecting to the discotheque he is building above Nemo's. City Mgr. Berlin sug- gested that he obtain a certificate of structural soundness from the Engineering Dept. Betsy Hillman,presented a petition asking that Council reconsider last week's motion to condemn property surrounding Hickory Hill Park which is known as Windsor Hgts., Pt. 5. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to receive & file the petition. Motion carried, 6/0, Selzer absent. Others appearing cont. Hickory Hill Park were: John Dornfeld, Free Environment; Linda Donelson; ' Ira Bolnick, IA PIRG; Steve Freedkin; Arthur Bos; Carol Vorwald, on behalf of Camp Fire Girls; Jesse King and Christina Summer. Moved by Neuhauser, „ seconded by deProsse, to reconsider the vote taken 8/23/77, 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. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to receive and file John Dornfeld's statement and letters from Nancy Stellwagen & Bruce & Wendy tr Gronbeck cont. Hickory Hill Park. Motion carried, 6/0, Selzer absent. In reference to Keith Kafer's letter on behalf of Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Neuhauser informed it was Council's recommendation at yesterday's informal mtg. to ask if the Chamber would be willing to match the City's funds re a cooperative advertising program for economic development. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that the following.items & recomm. in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 8/16/77, subject to correction as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. &Comms.: Comprehensive Plan Coord.'Conn.-8/11/77; P&Z Comm. -8/18/77. Permit Res., Res. Bk. 41, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. H77-339, p. 691, Approving Class B Liquor Control License application and Res. M17-340, p. 692, Approving Class B ' Liquor Control Sunday Sales License application r for The Highlander Inn & Supper Club, R.R.2. Res. H77-341, p. 693, Approving Class C Liquor Control License application & Res. ,.,.' N77-342, P. 694, Approving Class C Liquor S Control unday Sales License application for The Brown Bottle, 114 S. Clinton. Res. #77- 343, p. 695, to Refund Portion of Beer Permit & Res. #77-345, p. _697, to Refund Cigarette Permit to Silver Ball, Ltd., 529 S. Gilbert. Res. #77-344, p. 696, Approving Cigarette Permits. Res. #77-346, p. 698, to Issue Dancing Permit to Marquette Club, Knights of Columbus Bldg. Assoc., 328 E. Washington. Res. #77-347, p. 699, to Issue Dancing Permit to The Highlander Inn & Supper 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., subi. to audit. Correspondence: Telford Larew, Larew Co., re discotheque above Nemo's; Celeste Hoherz re lack of Civil Defense/Tornado Siren in Manville Hgts.; Valentine Christian, re drinking water; Keith Kafer, I.C. Chamber of Commerce, re cooperative advertising prog. for economic dev.; referred to City Mgr. City Atty. John Hayek, re Sign Ord. amendment to allow banners for special events. C.E. Peterson, Airport Comm. Chairman, re Airport Master Plan Study. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt Res. #77-348, pp. 700-701, Approving Final Plat of Hawkeye Hgts. as recomm. by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to set a public hearing on sites for proposed Waste Water Treatment Plant for 9/27/77, 7:30P.M., at the Civic Center. Motion carried, 6/0, Selzer absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt the RES. AUTHORIZING CITY MGR. TO EXERCISE OPTION TO PURCHASE TRACT OF LAND KNOWN AS THE SHOWERS PROPERTY. Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, to amend the Res. by striking in the para. #1 the words "exercise the City's option" and insert in lieu thereof "direct City Legal staff to initiate condemnation proceedings." Parks & Rec. Dir. Dennis Showalter was present. After further discussion the roll call vote on the amendment was: Ayes: Vevera, Foster. Nays: Neuhauser, Perret, Balmer, deProsse. Motion failed, 2/4, Selzer absent. Roll call on motion to adopt RES. #77-349, RES. BK 41, pp. 702-703, AUTHORIZING THE CITY: MGR. TO EXERCISE OPTION TO PURCHASE A TRACT OF,LAND KNOWN AS THE SHOWERS PROPERTY: Ayes: Perret, Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser. Nays: Foster, Vevera. Res. adopted, 4/2, Selzer absent. Council discussed the proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter concerning time limitations for initiatives or referendums to be placed on election ballots. deProsse asked City Atty. Hayek to check into the possibility of using Sec. 2.11.(B) to remedy the time limit situation. City Atty. Hayek stated he would follow this up but suggested the 1st consideration of the proposed Ord. be given. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the Ord., AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER FOR THE CITY BY PROVIDING THAT INITIATIVE OR REFERENDUM PROPOSALS BE HELD AT REG. CITY OR GENERAL ELECTIONS WHICH NEXT OCCUR MORE THAN 25 DAYS AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE APPROPRIATE PERIOD FOR CONSIDER- ATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND AMENDING SEC. 7.05(B) THEREOF be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Motion carried, 6/0, Selzer absent. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. Mayor Neuhauser declared the public hearing on the proposed taxicab fares & charges open. Ralph Oxford, owner of Super Cab & Yellow Checker Cab Cos., & Terry Walter,appeared. Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to approve the increase in fares & charges as requested by Super Cab & 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 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. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to table the Ord. Motion carried, 6/0, Selzer absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that ORD. AMENDING ORD. N76-2807, THE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT ORD. be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Motion carried, 6/0, Selzer absent. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, that ORD. TO AMEND ORDS. N75-2783 & N77-2826, THE IOWA CITY MUN. ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCE ORD. BY REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO & EXPENDI- TURES BY A POLITICAL COMM. FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING OR OPPOSING A BALLOT ISSUE AND BY. IMPOSING LIMITATIONS 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, to defer the above Ord. until Council has had an opportunity to learn more about the method which Perret discussed. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-350, Res. Bk. 41, p. 704, APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BDI SECOND ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. Senior Planner Don Schmeiser was present to answer questions. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. N77-351, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 705-708, AUTHORIZING OVERWIDTH PAVING AGREEMENTS FOR Court Hill/Scott Blvd., Pts. 3, 5, & 6. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-352, Res. Bk. 41, p. 709, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER & PAVING IN ORCHARD COURT SUBDIVISION 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. H77-353, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 710-718, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH VEENSTRA & KIMM OF W. DES MOINES, IA, FOR DESIGN SERVS. FOR THE RIVER CORRIDOR TRUNK SEWER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. k77-354, Res. Bk. 41, p. 719, ESTABLISHING LIABILITY INSURANCE LIMITS WITH RESPECT TO TAXICABS. Ralph Oxford appeared and objected to the proposed limits. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. + Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. N77-355, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 720-722, PROPOSING TO SELL A PART OF FERSON AVE. IN BLACK'S PARK ADD. TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY ABUTTING OWNERS. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, to adopt ' RES. N77-356, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 723-724, AMENDING THE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS IN IOWA CITY, IA, BY THE INCLUSION OF AN ADDITIONAL SECTION PERTAINING TO EROSION & SEDIMENTATION CONTROL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, ' 6/0, Selzer absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to adjourn the mtg. Motion carried, 6/0. (9:45 P.M.) i4 For a more detailed & complete description of Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office of - City Clerk & Finance Department. s/MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 9/13/77 }, d 4tc,�,i.y �a 0 141 MOTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COAL AUGUST 16, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this cal- endar year for— a d—publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg. 8/16/77, 7:30 P.M., 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 recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Comprehensive Plan Coord. Comm. -7/28/71 & 7/30/77; Housing Conn. -7/14/77; Human Rights Comm. -7/25/55; P&Z Comm. -8/4/77. Permit,Res's., Res. Bk. 41, as recomm. 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. 1st Ave. Res. #77-318, p. 654, Approving Class C Beer Sunday Sales Permit application for Walgreen's, 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. #77-321, 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 P&Z 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, 7/0. 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 •nda 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 R -O- 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 STOLFUS, CITY CLERK August 30, 1977 0 0 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES AUGUST 16, 1977 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. mtg. 8/16/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Ferret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Schreiber, Stolfus, Kushnir. 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 recomms. 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 recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Comprehensive Plan Coord. Comm. -7/28/77 & 1/30/77; Housing Comm. -7/14/77; Human Rights Comm. -7/25/55; P&Z Comm. -8/4/77. ` Permit Res's., Res. Bk. 41, as recomm. 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 ti Sunday Sales application for Hy -Vee Food Store #2, 310 N. 1st Ave. Res. #77-318, p. 654, Approving Class C Beer Sunday Sales Permit " application for Walgreen's, 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. #77-321, 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. O Cil Activities August 16, 1977 Page 2 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Neuhauser announced the public hearings as noted above. Council noted the P&Z Comm.'s recomms. for Council to approve applica- tion 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, as per P&Z Comm.'s recomm. Motion carried, 7/0. Mayor Neuhauser announced there were 3 vacancies expiring 10/1/79, 1 vacancy expiring 3/1/79, 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 appoint- ment.of Susan Davison, 406 N. Dubuque, Apt. 9, to the Human Rights Comm. for in unexpired term ending 1/1/80. Motion carried, 7/0. deProsse called attention to Council's consideration of purchase of park land inWindsor Hgts. area, noting that the purchase price is now $250000, which is higher than the City had discussed initially. This was:. discussed in executive session, and the opinion of the City Atty. Was -requested on condemnation procedures. The opinion will be discussed at Monday's mtg. with the Chairman of Parks & Rec. Comm. present in an executive session. It was explained that Council must proceed with approval of the plat as one issue, and if they want to acquire the property, it is a separate issue, but there is no longer a chance to acquire it through negotiations with the property owner. City Mgr. Neal Berlin pointed out that HUD would not even allow undertaking of appraisals; so administratively the position will be, as we go into a new budget i .year; that use of block grant monies is not a viable tool for land. acquisition for any purpose whatsoever. deProsse expressed satisfaction with the Muscatine Ave. prof., although she had consistently opposed it. Neuhauser questioned what future action should be taken to acquire property on Johnson St. under the Ralston'Creek proj. The staff is considering alternatives. Selzer commented 'on his disappointment with the operation of the tornado sirens. The problems, policy, dissemination of information & gaps in coverage by - sirens will be discussed with the new Civil Serv. Dir. Pat McCarney. Balmer, commended City Mgr. Berlin on action taken re the tornado. Foster was directed to have Louis Pasteur's on N. Dubuque contact the City legal staff concerning liability for water damage. Vevera advised that the water was not out of the banks of south branch of Ralston Creek last night, so it was helpful to keep the creek cleared out. Irvin.Pfab appeared concerning the importance of commu- nication; reiterating his request.to do something about improving amplification in the Council Chambers so'that•the audience can hear what is being said. - ' • Coil Activities August 16, 1977 Page 3 City Mgr. Berlin reported that the date of 9/14, at 3 P.M. at the High- lander 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 Perret, 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'. Balmer asked if the Housing Comm. had considered information on Rental Housing Mediation Serv. Harry Baum commented, -noting that Protective Assoc, of Tenants performs that service if it - can. Suggestions for amending initiative procedures under the Charter .• f will be considered later. ,f dl�y 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 I 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. Affir- ' mative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. kt i_ 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 R- ,.., 0-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 lst & 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. N17-2856, 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. N77-2844 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. H77-324, Res, Bk. 41, p. 660, DIRECTING ACCEPTANCE OF WATER BOND TENDERS be adopted. Affir- mative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present, I' Cil Activities August 16, 1977 Page 4 Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that RES. H77-325, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 661-662, AUTHORIZING HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT BE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE CDBG PROG. AREA be adopted. Housing & Inspection Servs. Dir. Kucharzak explained the program's progress and response of citizens. Irvin Pfab, 1610 Rochester, appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Council discussed problems involved with the proposed construction of a discotheque/tavern on the 2nd floor of the Nemo's building. Moved by Selzer seconded by Foster, to adjourn the mtg. Motion carried, 7/0. P (9:15 .M.) r. Ji. MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK i L j R' J , L1 V I 1J('} y Yt i11.'t 1 rr11Yj'[ 4Mzi - f r sE � qxY J S f e , t ' Rt E 0 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION AUGUST 2, 1977 1:30 P.M. 0 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: August 2, 1977, 1:30 P.M., Conference Room at the Civic Center. Tape recorded on Reels #77-23 and 25. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Perret (1:35 P.M.). ABSENT: deProsse, Foster. I STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Showalter, Glaves, Kraft, Geshwiler, Schmeiser. ZONING APPLICATIONS Senior Planner Don Schmeiser was present for discussion of the following items: Windsor Hei hs V - Alternatives for traffic are being drafted. The su ivision is in compliance with the storm water ordinance. The memo from Traffic Engineer Brachtel, July 21, 1977, was noted. Also Assistant City Attorney Kushnir's opinion concerning converting a portion.of Hickory Hill Park from park land to a right-of-way. The property for Seventh Avenue extension was purchased from Irvin Pfab after 1966. Hickory Hill was purchased in December 1966 from HUD with an Open Space grant, so approval of the HUD Secretary would be ,required prior to conversion of use of any park land. Developer Harding advised that he had not talked with any of the `. adjacent property owners. His engineer, Dennis Sauegling, offered to come up with another configuration that was more feasible. Flo Stockman, Chairman for Parks and Recreation Commission; Director of " Parks & Recreation Showalter; Pat Cain, Chairman for P&Z Commission; ax �. and Irvin Pfab participated in the discussion. The developer will draft another solution for access. r4 `Court Hill -Scott Blvd. -V - Waivershave been filed. Third consideration Y r< of the Ordinance rezoning is on Tuesday agenda. Vacation ofHollywood Boulevard - Research has shown that the title to v ,} the property to be vacated is in the State, so the State Highway Department will need to study the request. It was suggested that Hy -Vee deal directly with the Department of Transportation. The ri Council can recommend that DOT take the necessary action to deal ' with Hy -Vee. Mayor Neuhauser noted the need to discuss the trans- portation policy. " Pe erwood'Addition - There are no problems, and action can be taken Tuesday. MountProspect Addition IV - The packet contained previous Council E and the Mayor commented that the correspondence shows that the developer would need to comply to storm water management ordinance. • I10mal Meeting August 2, 1977 Page 2 Over -sized storm sewers were installed in earlier subdivisions. Unusual circumstances were discussed. The matter of exempting this subdivision was referred to Atty. Hayek for a report. Sturgis Corners - Lots 11 and 14 will be dedicated as riverfront area, after being cleaned up, and the City will leave it as a natural area. Concern on exit on Benton was expressed. Proposed ZoWnq Ordinance - Schmeiser advised that the special exceptions concerning t e B-65—rd'of Adjustment have been deleted from the Ordinance. The ordinance will be presented under the City Attorney business at the regular meeting. COLLEGE/DUBUQUE PEDESTRIAN MALL DESIGN Don Zuchelli of Zuchelli, Hunter & Associates presented the proposed changes from the previous scheme. Council had provided comments, and for the designers to proceed with detailed work and drawings, Council's guidance was needed relative to trees and plantings; kiosks; steps to Plaza Centre I; bike rack locations, lighting; and moveable benches. Architects present included Jack Leaman and Rudy Luth, with Associated Engineers; Neil Dean from Sasaki Associates. Council;decided to delete the tree guards, to change the design of the bike racks to accommodate more bicycles, such as those on Washinton Street.' 'Other base materials which could be used in the playground area were discussed. A majority of Councilmembers wanted the checkerboard design -left in the plan. Leaman outlined plans for shade structures, an arbor-*pe,'roofshade for three areas. The architects were directed to r,o sketchthese and let Director Showalter review them to see if the park crew could work on them during the winter months. Leaman and Zuchelli explained the dry multi-purpose space to be used for the .$50,000 Focal Point designed into the plan. Council discussed Y addition of design of water feature, which would cost an additional $7,500.,, Glaves advised that the reason that the water feature was not in the, original contract was that a.water feature is not an applicable` use of bonding monies. It was decided that the focal point would be designed dry, with a delete for bidding purposes. Leaman outlined the kinds of trees and decorative trees which they had planned .to'ose: Showalter advised that the Forester had been involved with these selections thru him. Freda Hieronymus commented that they are losing scotch Pines. Showalter will check this out, also will make sure all `,trees are readily available. Leaman presented models of round and square kiosks. The consensus was for a square kiosk, possibly a flatter roof. Three treatments for steps for the Plaza Centre enbankment were discussed, with a consensus for 5' wide treads, 7' long. Liability and,lighting were discussed. Concern for the view from the hotel corner was expressed. After lengthy discussion of placement of bike racks, the consensus was to have them at the entrances to the Mall, and screened. City Manager Berlin stated that there could be racks at the Blackhawk Mini -Park.' • Informal Meeting August 2, 1977 Page 3 Neal Dean outlined the proposal for lighting, explaining the differences between high pressure sodium lights and mercury vapor lights. There will be auxillary power sources at regular intervals throughout the plaza. Floodlighting the Focal Point was discussed. The consensus was to use mercury vapor lights, 100 watt, 3.6 foot candles, throughout the Mall. After discussion of movable street furniture, and concern over keeping fire lanes clear, it was the consensus to try movable furniture and if there are problems, furniture will be fastened down. There is a manually operated irrigation system in the budget. Showalter advised that chemical control would be needed to control grass in the cracks between the bricks. There were no objections. The cross-section of the sub -base for paving was discussed. The sketch of this will be provided next go -around. The bricks vary in color. There will be a 'stripe' at the 10' line. Construction of the planters was explained. •Barrel planters would be $12.50, and merchants could participate by buying these for their use. Commercial ones cost $150.00. If there are square kiosks, should there be square planters? The drop off -pick up lane at College/Linn was discussed. Because of access needed for the fire trucks, the island shown at that opening has been deleted. The Staff recommended not doing the turn-off lane at this time, but to leave the curb on Linn St. end as is until the Library plans are firmed up. Concern was expressed over the hotel side also. The City Manager advised that everything beyond Penneys could be bid as an alternate. By the time the City has the bids, they can see if it is compatible. Glaves advised that the hotel corner was chopped off because of the treatment of the, other corners. The prospectus says that the City is soliciting offers to purchase a portion of that Block, and no hard and fast legal description defines it. Concern was expressed over the importance of easy access to the pedestrian areas from the parking ramp in Blocks 83/84. Phase I of the contract terminates on the East side of Clinton. In Phase II, in central business district improvements, money will be spent on Clinton St. as well as Capitol and Washington. Neuhauser commented that last year the Iowa Legislature had passed a law permitting skyways. An air-conditioned skyway could cost $3,000 a linear foot, a total of a quarter -million dollars. Council discussed what to do about dogs in the Mall area. The City.Manager pointed out that the position of the Staff and consultant has been that for businesses which do not have access physically to an alley, the City will provide street access, but if the property abuts the alley, the ,businesses located on that property would be expected to utilize the alley for access. There were no Council objections. In response to the question of how he felt at this particular point in time regarding the bidding process and the interest shown, Consultant Zuchelli stated that the level of inquiries was high, and this was very stimulating, and that there was no reason to be discouraged. Hieronymus pointed out potential hazards concerning the temporary sidewalk at Plaza Centre I, and requested that sidewalk be installed before winter. The landlords will have responsibility for clearing the snow. Under the current construction cycle, sidewalk will not be constructed. Zuchelli asked that he and the designers confront this problem along with City • Iomal Meeting August 2, 1977 Page 4 responsibilities. He asked that at tonight's meeting, formal action be taken to authorize proceeding toward working drawings, confirming decisions made this afternoon. Councilman Selzer asked that questions he presented in his memo be answered before final construction drawings. As the design consultants have completed their contract obligations to date, the contract would have to be amended to provide this interim step. It was decided that as the Consultant and Staff work toward final plans, and as technical aspects are developed, Selzer will be asked to review these along with Staff. There were no objections to authorize the consultants to move ahead,to the next phase. COUNCIL TIME Mr. and Mrs. Ken MacDonald were present to discuss the City's policy on oiling of dirt roads. Council decided to oil Foster Road and other roads.each'year to build them up until they can take a chip seal job. All Councilmembers agreed. The Mayor suggested that people be notified when he City plans to oil roads. Selzer requested permission 10 attend the.Economic Development Conference in Duluth. Vevera objected. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1+Moved by Selzer and seconded by Balmer to adjourn to executive session to 'discuss property acquisition. Balmer, Perret, Neuhauser, Vevera and Selzer voting.'aye'. Motion carried, 5/0, deProsse and Foster absent. ` 4 -50 -P.M., Staff present: Berlin, Stolfus, Sheets, Showalter, Ryan, Schreiber.,,;Moved by Vevera seconded by Balmer to adjourn. Motion r ' carried unanimously. 5:20 P.M. 4+u r M r + s F � 1 0 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION AUGUST ii, 1977 1:30 P.M. 9 WindsorHeights - This item will not be added to the agenda until a revision has been presented to Council. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: August 8, 1977, 1:30 P.M., in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Tape recorded on Reels N25 and 26. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: deProsse, Vevera, Neuhauser, Selzer, Balmer, Perret, Foster. ABSENT: None. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus. ZONING APPLICATIONS Senior Planner Don Schmeiser was present for discussion. Hull's Country Estates - Assistant Johnson County Zoning Administrator Judd TePaske was present for discussion. He advised that the trailer houses will be removed before the County approves their plat. He also stated that the County did.not say, 'no drives or access onto Breeze road'.— The City staff has asked for a public access easement to be provided along the rear property lines and they will relinquish access rights to Sand Road, upon annexation. ,.. The applicant is not willing to submit a waiver, so it should be a condition of approval of the final plat. Council asked that it be a condition of the preliminary plat. ' TePaske questioned procedure. Now the Board of Supervisor's approval of a plat application is not conditioned upon the City approval. ` City approval is needed only before the plat is recorded. The ,applicant could come to the City first. Joint consideration of a request was suggested. Schmeiser commented that the P&Z Commission wants to hold a meeting with the Johnson County Zoning group to a, discuss these kinds of questions. The City Manager pointed out ' that the decisions that Council makes concerning the wastewater treatment plant will.determine what will happen in that area. Zoning Revision Concerning Parking - Schmeiser explained that in 1974 the following, "for existing prior to 1962, an addition was not required to comply with Seca 3" was dropped from the Code. The City Manager suggested that all references to churches be taken out of the ordinance, and later an amendment concerning them would be presented. There was Council consensus that if a church was destroyed, it would be okay to rebuild it with the same parking. i Person Avenue - Schmeiser reported that a waiver on maintenance had been presented. He will report regarding the utility easement if it is over the whole right-of-way. WindsorHeights - This item will not be added to the agenda until a revision has been presented to Council. • InTbrmal Meeting August 8, 1977 Page 2 AGENDA The one-way experiment on Keokuk Street is planned for 30-60 days. The bank's concern was only if the one-way was west -bound. The one-way will inconvenience the others who have written no matter which direction it goes. Material will be provided concerning the discrepancies between Section 3 of the Charter and the Iowa Code. It was suggested that a reference be added to the Charter stating that election information will be found in the State Code. All three considerations of Item 9, the Ordinance Amending the Beer Regulations, and Item 10, Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ord. Parking Requirements will be given at the formal meeting, also for the Taxicab Regulation Amendment Ord. The City Manager noted nothing new on that situation. Transit Superintendent Hugh Mose is reporting on a survey made. After discussion of whether or not the City or the riders should pay the 15Q, and other alternatives such as subsidy for night service, three Councilmembers indicated that they did not want to provide a 15t subsidy. The City Manager stated that Council has not yet made the decision that it is the responsibility of the City to provide transpor- tation for 24 hours a day. Oxford has been asked to request a fare adjustment. The SEATS contract is being reviewed by the Department of _; Transportation. COUNCIL TIME deProsse mentioned that she had heard that some people are running their septic tanks into Ralston Creek. The City Manager will check this out if the locations can be provided. Concerning the Ralston Creek project, Foster expressed disappointment in the direction that the engineers are d' R C C C minutes of taking, going back to channelization, as notein July` .27th. The City Manager offered to have Plastino and the consultant come -An and explain. Channelization would be where the City owns the property. The R.C.C.C. discussion that if any G.O. Bonds are proposed to be issued in FY 79 for Urban Renewal, to instead use HCDA funds for Urban Renewal and G.O. Bonds for Ralston Creek was noted. There is a tention sites, because of McLaughlin's problem in'acquisition of land for de objections to doing anything without environmental impact statements. This funding change would not require a referendum. Balmer stated he was pleased with the memo presented by Consultant Zuchelli and Hunter and Associates, about recommendations for economic development of Iowa City. The City Manager will be discussing the details with Council. The Mayor commented that the community has never decided exactly what they want and made an effort to go out and get it. There should be a combined concentrated effort by the City Government, and Chamber of Commerce and the University to go out and attract the kinds of industry that would be acceptable to the community. City Manager Berlin called attention to the memo concerning the Rape Victim Advocacy program and the contract with the University. His concern is about setting precedent in giving money to a University sponsored activity. A majority of Councilmembers did not want the Resolution placed on the agenda. The City Manager stated that the • Intal Meeting August 8, 1977 Page 3 University has been reluctant in the past to fund community groups trying to deal with social problems in the community. Staff was asked to pursue other alternatives regarding the contract or funding of a certain element. The City Manager asked for Council direction regarding what Council wants to accomplish, kinds of information required, and the role for Clayton Ringgenberg at the retreat to discuss the budget process for FY79. He commented on zero based budgeting noting that the staff had come up with a possible 150 units, there could be 3 or 4 ways to carry out these budget units or functions, and for each of these alternatives, there could be shown 3 or 4 budget levels, which would result in a possible 1,500 various alternatives. He suggested identifying specific areas where there might be problems. He suggested separating the budget into two separate blocks: (1) Management By Objectives, which is the first part of Zero Based Budgeting, to establish alternatives and ` priorities, and (2) Detailed dollars and cents preparation. Council discussed whether or not to have the retreat before or after the start of Nl in the budget process, and decided to have the retreat totally independent of the budget, with no structured program, but with Ringgenberg leading, and held before the Urban Renewal bids come in. (September 21st) ` COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -ISSUES AND ALTERNATIVES Dennis Kraft and Rick Geshwiler from Community Development Department werepresent to discuss the alternatives. Elimination will be done by 'consensus. Results were as follows: ISSUE: What should be the eventual traffic circulation pattern in the r downtown area? Consensus to delete alternatives N1 and N4. In H3, the word 'possibly' should be added after the word 'predictable'. ISSUE:- ;How should parking be paid for in the downtown area? Consensus to leave all alternatives in. In N3, ride' means 'bus'. ISSUE: 'What should the City do, in regard to urban design? the word Leave H1, N2 and N3 in. ISSUE: Which development pattern would most effectively provided a quality living environment for Iowa City's residents? Consensus to eliminate alternative H1 and p2. ISSUE: What rate of population growth is desired for Iowa City? Agreement for alternative N2, delete others. Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser and Selzer agreeing. Council will consider qualitative aspects of growth later. • Informal Meeting August 8, 1977 Page 4 1 ISSUE: Should additional notice to affected citizens be required in rezoning decisions? Agreement to delete #3. ISSUE: Should the current administrative procedures of the zoning and subdivision ordinance be altered to expedite the time in which plat approval, building permits, appeals and amendments are processed? Agreement to delete #2. ISSUE: Should citizen participation in zoning decisions which affect their neighborhoods be increased? Leave both alternatives in. ISSUE: What should the City's policy be regarding development activities occurring outside the city limits but within the two-mile extraterritorial control area of Iowa City? ' Agreement to leave all 5 alternatives in. The Mayor r explained #5. ISSUE: What park and recreation areas should the City provide and maintain for present and future population? For alternative #2, the standards are those approved in the Community Facility report. Agreement to not study Alternative #5, but to use word 'Consider'. Mi A Moved by Foster and seconded by deProsse to adjourn to executive session to discuss land acquisition. Upon roll call Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer and Vevera voted 'aye'. Motion carried 4:00 P. M.,,Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Showalter, Kraft, Sheets, x Vann,'.Dayton. Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman Stockman, Attorney William Meardon. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously, 4:50 P.M. , 4 1 • I' INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 29, 1977 1:30 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Vevera, Perret (1:35 P.M.). ABSENT: Balmer, Selzer. Tape recorded on Reels N77- 26 & H77-28. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Schreiber, Hayek, Brei, Schmeiser, Kushnir, Boothroy, Dayton, Plastino, Dietz, Kraft, Geshwiler. City Attorney Hayek was present to explain problems which had occurred concerning the initiative proposal. He stated the certificate of suf- ficiency had been signed on August 10 but notarized on August 11. The initiative petitions should have been filed on July 20, but due to a miscalculation, were filed on July 21. He pointed out the deadlines involved: Council must have 60 days after the petitions have proved sufficientin order to consider the proposal, and there must be 30 clear days after the 60 before the election at which the proposal would be submitted to the voters. Due to the miscalculation and incorrect certi- ficate, the initiative proposal would miss this November's election. City Attorney Hayek suggested that Council pass an ordinance which would change the period between Council consideration and the election from 30 days to 25 days. He stated he would bring this matter up for Council's 1st consideration at the Formal meeting. A memo from Assistant City Attorney Kushnir to Hayek which included attachments and the proposed ordinance was distributed. Mayor Neuhauser asked that future proposed ordinances come to their original form with the portion to be deleted "x -ed" out proposed wording to be typed in italics. City Manager Berlin discussion concerning A.T.S. was taken off today's agenda due NarVisson's illness. ZONING APPLICATIONS Council in and the announced to Mr. Senior Planners Don Schmeiser and Doug Boothroy were present for discus- sion.. BDI 2nd Addition - The agreement with the developer includes a provision w ere y of 5 will not be developed until it has been properly subdivided. The developer has further agreed that there can be a secondary means of access with Heinz Road so that Heinz Road will connect with Scott Blvd.It was decided that P&Z Commission should discuss the necessity of overwidth paving on the street extension. ' Hawke a Hei hts - The street comp ete and accepted. There were no objections Formal meeting's agenda and other public improvements have been Everything is ready for Council's approval to allowing this matter to be on the as requested by the owner. • Ormal Meeting August 29, 1977 Page 2 Barker 1st Addition - P&Z Commission's contingencies included: (1) compliance o Stormwater Management Ordinance, and (2) dedication of 50'x100' triangle for future extension of Willow Creek Drive. D.O.T. has agreed that the extension of Willow Creed Drive via the triangle would be better than their present plans; however, they haven't put it in writing. Schmeiser felt D.O.T. would install the frontage road but there was no guarantee it would be according to City's standards. He further stated approval of this subdivision would come after rezoning and annexation. COUNCIL TIME deProsse asked that City staff check into the allegation made by a citizen that park property is being used for access to Hickory Hill Park. City Manager Berlin stated he would ask City Engineer Dietz to check it out. The City Manager informed Council the Res. Authorizing the City Manager to Exercise Option to Purchase Tract know as Showers Estate would be on the agenda for the Formal meeting. Mayor Neuhauser pointed out the memo from Thea Sando regarding the tours of senior citizen centers in Minneapolis and Muscatine. Perret expressed interest in attending. Concerning the City's financial expenditures, Foster pointed out he did not use the registration fee for E.P.A. Convention on Recycling in Chicago, as he did not go. Vevera also stated he would be returning a portion of his expenses from what was used for the Mayor's Convention in '.Tuscon which he attended. As per Vevera's request, City Manager Berlin willfindout if the appraised value of Ferson Avenue is what staff --recommended. Mayor Neuhauser stated she would like to discuss the Airport Master Plan 'with the Airport Commission as to its objectives, how ft will fit in with the City's Comprehensive Plan, and how it fits in with the regional airport study. There were no objections to scheduling it for an Informal Council meeting. Council discussed the Resolution which would change the'amount of liability insurance on taxicabs. Foster recommended ' having $50,000 for personal injury for 1 person, $100,000 for personal injury for more than 1 person, and $25,000 for property damage. Mayor Neuhauser expressed concern about the character of taxicab drivers. As the City might be in the position of subsidizing taxicab businesses, it would be the City's responsibility that responsible drivers be operating cabs. Council came to the consensus to have Legal staff research as to the possibility of regulating or licensing taxicab drivers. The,majority of Councilmembers present was in favor of having the City Manager contact the Chamber of Commerce in response to their letter, to see if they would be interested in matching City funds for the coop advertising program developed by the IA Dev. Comm. There was a brief discussion of curb cuts. Public Works Director Plastino indicated as the money becomes available, the curb cuts will be made. When asked about method of recording Executive Sessions, Council agreed they wanted the City Clerk to take notes and also to tape if allowed by law. Con- cerning oiling of streets, Public Works Director Plastino indicated Riverside Drive and Foster Road will be oiled in the very near future, and other streets would be oiled when money becomes available. • Informal Meeting August 29, 1977 Page 3 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT SPECIFICATIONS Public Works Director Plastino discussed events leading up to the present stormwater management ordinance and presented slides concerning erosion. He stated a letter was sent to local developers concerning erosion responsibility, and the proposal agreed upon was that developers would be responsible up until the lot was sold. The proposed ordinance amends this portion of the Stormwater Management Ordinance. He informed Council the design standards should be accepted after passage of this ordinance. Council asked that Public Works not approve of Windsor Heights until they have approved the design standards. WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT Public Works Director Plastino stated the purpose of the following presentation was to answer previous questions Council had on the Waste Water Treatment Plant. City Engineer Dietz explained the importance of choosing a site location for the plat as soon as possible was due to the -facts that: (1) As it ties into the River Corridor Sewer Study, the City would be eligible to apply for a grant from the D.E.Q. to construct the plant. The application for the grant requires site location. (2) In 'order to begin design of the plant, it is necessary to know the location. Community Development Director Kraft presented graphs depicting projections for the years 2000 and 2030 concerning increase of dwelling units by t... years, population by years, and average people per dwelling unit. He ;indicated the means by which the figures were obtained. Regarding 'dwelling units, there were two projections: the number of people in a each unit could continue to decrease due to subsidized housing to elderly, } decline in birth rate, and change of living habits or it could rise ' = slightly due to the increase in the cost of housing. He explained benefits and disadvantages for constructing the plant at each of the proposed sites. After further discussion, Kraft explained the North r, site would be the best choice for the plant due to the fact that it ' could, accommodate 40,000 more people than the predicted population of Iowa City in 2030, it would be cheaper to develop (in terms of streets, waterlines, etc.), and would have a higher density of service. Plastino briefly,discussed solids handling. He informed Council that the U of I is working on a plan whereby they will handle their own water solid waste. This plan should be completed by late November. Other discussion centered on,the memo from Plastino concerning advantages and r disadvantages of using alum, recycling of alum, and archaeological finds.It was the consensus of Council to set a public hearing to 3btain,input :from citizens as to their preference of the three proposed r - sitesforthewaste water treatment plant. The meeting adjourned at 3:55 P.M.