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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 6, 1977
7:30 P.M.
Iowa City Council met in executive session at 7:15 P.M. on 9/6/77 for
discussion of appointment to the Resources Conserv. Comm., as moved by
Perret, seconded by Foster. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all
Councilmembers present. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret to adjourn.
Motion carried unanimously, 7:25 P.M.
Regular session, 9/6/77, Civic Center, 7:30 P.M. Councilmembers
present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret, h'euhauser, Selzer, Vevera.
Absent: None. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Minutes are recorded on Reel
#77-27.
Ethan Fox. 320 River St., presented a statement cont. rules for
skateboarding and requested designation of a place to skate. Moved by
Perret, seconded by deProsse, to receive & file the statement. Motion
carried unanimously. Moved by deProsse, and seconded by Perret, to
refer the letter & related problems with Ord., to the Parks and Rec.
Comm. for recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.
Paul Lona. 1817 Kathlin Dr., read his letter cont. recomn. from the
congregation of First Christian Church that Council buy the Old Post
Office for use in development of elderly housing and Senior Citizen
Center. Robt. Welch_ 2526 Mayfield Dr., also appeared. Council discussed
procedure and alternatives. Selzer reported that at the conference in
Duluth that he attended last week, one item of discussion included the
proposition that cities and private enterprise should be working together
for the betterment of the community, as neither one can carry all the
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load. Further discussion will be schedule at next Monday s informal X85— I
mtg.
Nancy Stellwagon, 1409 Cedar St., presented a petition from area
residen s, or si ewalk installation on Davenport St. from , block east
of Reno St. east to existing sidewalk; on Pleasant St. between Davenport
St. & Cedar St.; and on Cedar St. from Pleasant St. E to existing side-
walks. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to receive and file the
petition and make it part of the record. Motion carried.
Patricia Passmore, Sunrise Village, representing Help for Owners of
Mobile Homes, informed Council of the 9/16 public mtg. of the Legislature
at Old Capitol at 10 A.M. for input on the Mobile Home Bill #448 and the
Landlord/Tenant Bill #525. Summary of any statements must be sent to
the Ia. Legislative Service Bureau in Des Moines, for those planning to
speak. Their organization would appreciate Council's taking a stand on
this legislation. She also notified Council of the deteriorated condition
of Scott Blvd. Public Works Dir. Plastino explained maintenance arrange-
ments. Darrold Burkett tormented that the concrete trucks working on
the Legion Rd. paving had contributed to the break-up of the road. City
Mgr. Berlin advised that the property owner there did not want to consider
being annexed to Iowa City. Ms. Passmore questioned whether or not
representatives of their group would be arrested if they go into mobile
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home parks to talk to people about the previously mentioned legislation.
City Atty. Hayek advised that police should not arrest without a warrant
from a magistrate, unless there is disorderly conduct. Clemens dahl
appeared on this same issue. City Mgr. Berlin stated tha t e Atty.
would prepare a written legal opinion on what the action of the police �s8 7
should be.
Harry Baum, 530 Ronalds St., called attention to the memo written by
Housing & Inspection Servs. Dir. Kucharzak conc. the budget projections
to administer Proposed Chap. 9.31, suggesting that the figures presented
were misleading to the public. Mayor Neuhauser asked if he would discuss
this at the public hearing to be held on the 13th, and Baum agreed. a -s -Ar
Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed the wk. of 9/6-10/77 as Union Label Wk.
Atty. Hinman, for Don Dukes dba/Serendipity, 1310 Highland Ct., requested
approval of a Class C Liquor Control License. City Clerk Abbie Stolfus
advised that it was in order. Moved by roster, seconded by Selzer, that
the following items and recomn. in the Consent Calendar be approved
and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 8/23/77, subj.
to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk.
Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: 'Bd. of Adjust. -8/10/77;yRiverfront 3S9 D
Comm.-8/24/77;3Library Bd. of Trustees -7/28/77 & 8/17177;1 Resources 3s9 7
Conserv. Comm. -7/26/77 & 8/9/77. ' _a c42
Permit Res., Res. Bk. 42, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. #77-
357, p. 725, Approving Class C Beer Permit application and Res.
#77-358, p. 726, Approving Class C Beer Sunday Sales Permit applica- _SS'9
tion for Quik Trip #503. 123 W. Benton. Res. #77-359, p. 727,
Approving Class C Liquor License application for Robin Hood Room, 35 -9.1 -
Mall Shopping Center. Res. #77-360, p. 728, Approving Class C
Liquor License application for Lazy Leopard Lounge, 122 Wright St. 3.51-176
Res. #77-361, p. 729, Approving Cigarette Permits. Res. #77-362, —2-6-97-
p. 730, Approving Class C Liquor License application for Serendipity,
1310 Highland Ct. �9 g
Correspondence: City Atty. Hayek, letters re Mt. Prospect Add.
Pt. IV; leasing of sts. & alle s for commercial purposes conc.
U.R.; r, 4nff ata fnr Genera b igation Bond Issue e ection. 3S`i5'
Jerry Cilek, commending City staff; Ross Randall, re Old Capitol 3600
Criterium bicycle race; referred to City Mgr. 60�
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Regarding the procedure for Mt. Prospect, Addn. IV, the City Atty.
asked that the new preliminary plat be reviewed by P&Z and their recomm.
given to Council. Sr. Planner Don Schmeiser was present for the discus-
sion & advised that it would be at least 2 wks. before the item appeared
on Council agenda. City Mgr. Berlin noted that the report on the whole
question of the integrity of the zoning ord. as it relates to setbacks
and the possible amendment to allow requests such as Hochstetler's,
would be forthcoming from P&Z. 31602-
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Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to set public hearing on 10/4/77
for adoption of the Model Code for Energy Conservation in New Building
Construction, developed by the Building Officials & Code Administrators
International, Inc., with additions as presented and recomm. by the
Resources Conserv. Comn. Motion carried unanimously. 364 3
Mayor Neuhauser announced a vacancy on the Housing Comm. for an
unexpired term ending 5/1/79, appointment to be made at the 10/11/77 3 60y
mtg. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Selzer, to approve the Mayor's
appointment of Kent Angerer, 1231 E. College, to the Resources Conserv.
Comm., for an unexpired term ending 1/1/79. Motion carried. X34 os—
City
sCity Atty. Hayek stated that he would have the memo on conflict of
interest in connection with the urban renewal proj. in a couple weeks.
He informed Council that 9/13 would be the last date the City could
advise the bonding atty. about selling bonds for the police facility,
and 9/29 is the cutoff date to place the bond issue question on the 11/8
ballot. There was further discussion of procedure. 3606
Information on mushrooms, as requested by a citizen, can be obtained
from the Botany Dept. at the University, Johnson Co. Health Dept. or the
Extension Serv. Plastino will check on hours the street sweeper is
working downtown. It was pointed out that in answer to the comments of
a majority of people in the Peoples Guide & Survey who requested rest-
rooms downtown, that provisions will be made in the Parking Ramp, the
Sr. Citizens Center and the Library for public restrooms. Y.ucharzak
explained the distribution of the newsletter "The Building Line", which
will provide information for all building and real estate people.
Plastino reported that legal descriptions are being written for right-
of-way of Scott Blvd., and they will be approaching property owners
about giving the land to the City. 3 6 O 7
Plastino also commented on the scheduling of repair of bridges. A
consultant's report will advise replacement of the Court/Muscatine
bridge (on bus-route) which will use the $275,000 budgeted this year.
He suggested that Council might want to do Governor St. Bridge immediately,
and budget additional money in FY79 for Court/Muscatine. 3_<.OS
Councilman Balmer called attention to the letter from City Atty.
Hayek relative to his question as to whether or not the City could
purchase plumbing supplies directly from Plumbers Supply Co., in which
he has an ownership interest. The legal staff has concluded that there
was a conflict of interest. In the future Iowa City will have to buy
from individual plumbing concerns, or use the sealed bid method. Council
commended Councilman Balmer for bringing the matter up. '360`,
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It was pointed out that Wilbert Frantz had advised that he had con-
siderable land down by Sycamore St. that he would sell for less that the
figure given for purchase of the Showers' property. The City has entered
into an option for Showers and would lose $5,000 if they did not exercise
it.' Mr. Frantz will be asked to make the City a proposal. �36 /0
City Mgr. Berlin presented a request to the Highway Comm, and the
City from E-J Corp. (Howard Johnsons) on N. Dodge for approval of use of
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v highway right-of-way for a sewage line for the Racquet Club. Moved by
Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to approve the request. Motion carried
unanimously.
Atty. Hayek explained the need to clarify action on the Ord. amending
the Home Rule Charter in Sec. 3. Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster,
that the Clerk correct the 8/30/77 minutes to reflect that the original
ord. was tabled, and the substitute ord. was deferred for one week.
Motion carried.
The public hearing to rezone a tract of land to a CH Zone was opened
and closed as no one appeared for discussion. Moved by Balmer, seconded by
Foster, to adopt RES. Y77-363, Res. Bk. 42, pp. 731-732, TO ACCEPT THE
VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF A 2.7 -ACRE TRACT located west of Hwy. 1 and
Dane's Dairy and contiguous to the south City limits. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Sr. Planner
Schmeiser explained staff concern re this matter and asked that Council
not consider rezoning until after the annexation has been completed.
Mayor Neuhauser declared the public hearing on the State Transit
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pOo Repair Maintenangram cen. Public of Vehiclesorks , P1andino WagesiofeTemporaryadditions:
Employees -
$12,000. Robt. Welsh, 2526 Mayfie-fttlU., expressed his desire to eliminate
portions of the proposed application. Several Councilmembers commented
on evening service. Public hearing closed. 39 1:k�
Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, that the ORD. AMENDING ORD. #76-
2807, THE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT ORD. be considered and given 2nd vote
for passage. Motion carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 3 6 is
7/0, 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 second consideration and vote be waived, and that the ord. be voted
upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret,
that ORD. N77-2858, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 163-164, AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOME
RULE CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY PROVIDING THAT INITIATIVE
OR REFERENDUM PROPOSALS BE HELD AT REG. CITY OR GENERAL ELECTIONS WHICH
NEXT OCCUR MORE THAN TWENTY-FIVE (25) DAYS AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE
APPROPRIATE PERIOD FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND AMENDING
SEC. 7.05(8) THEREOF be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, 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 and 2nd consideration and vote be waived, and that the ords. be
voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
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unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Foster, seconded
by Perret, that QRD. #77-2859. Ord. Bk. I1, pp. 165-169, ADOPTING THE '3617
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UNIFORM BLDG. CODE EDITED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BLDG.
OFFICIALS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE & SAFETY
OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; TO REPEAL ORDS. #2709 & 575-2775, 3G17
AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS ENFORCEMENT -- ORD. #77-2860. Ord. Bk. 11, pp.
170-171, ADOPTING THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BLDGS.,
1976 EDITION, AS PREPARED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BLDG.
OFFICIALS WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCE-
MENT THEREOF & PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF & REPEALING ORD.
#2712 -- ORD. #77-2861, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 172-173, ADOPTING THE 1976 S(.1-7
EDITION OF THE UNIFORI4 FIRE CODE BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF
BLDG. OFFICIALS & WESTERN FIRE CHIEFS ASSOC.; REPEALING ORD. #2711; TO
PROVIDE REGS. GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY AND TO
PROVIDE FOR ITS ENFORCEMENT -- ORD. #77-2862, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 174-187, 3617
ADOPTING THE 1975 EDITION OF THE NATL. ELECTRICAL CODE WITH CERTAIN
ADDITIONS & AMENDMENTS THERETO; REPEALING CHAP. 9.20 OF THE MUN. CODE OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER IN LIEU THEREOF -- and ORD.
#77-2863. Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 188-191, ADOPTING THE 1976 EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE WITH CERTAIN AMEND14ENTS THERETO; REPEALING ORD.
#2708, AND PROVIDING FOR ITS ENFORCEMENT be finally adopted at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers 3 6/_
present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. 07-364, Res. Bk.
42, pp. 733-741, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FY77 STREET FINANCE REPORT.
(7 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-365, Res. Bk.
42, p. 742, AUTHORIZING CITY MGR. TO CONSUMMATE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
KNOWN AS 126 S. GILBERT ST., IOWA CITY, IA. Robt. Welsh appeared. Roll
call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer. 36
Nays: Vevera. Res. adopted, 6/1.
Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, 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 and suspended,
that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that
the substitute ORD. #2864, Bk. 11, pp. 192-193, REPEALING ELECTION
PROCEDURES IN ARTICLE III OF THE H014E RULE CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE INCONSISTENCIES BETWEEN ARTICLE III OF THE
HOME RULE CHARTER AND CHAPTER 376, CITY ELECTIONS OF THE 1977 IOWA CODE,
be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call
vote was unanimous, 7/0. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that
the ord. be finally adopted at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser,
Perret, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Nays: Selzer. Ord. adopted, 36
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6/1.
Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to defer ORD. AMENDING THE
MUNICIPAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCE ORD. BY REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF
CONTRIBUTIONS TO AND EXPENDITURES BY A POLITICAL COMMITTEE FOR THE
PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING OR OPPOSING A BALLOT ISSUE AND BY IMPOSING LIMITATIONS
ON THE AMOUNT AN INDIVIDUAL OR COMMITTEE CONTRIBUTES TO A POLITICAL
COMM. FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING OR OPPOSING A BALLOT ISSUE until
information presented by Councilman Perret has been distributed. 3 6 2 -
Motion
Motion carried, 7/0.
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Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret to adjourn the mtg. Motion
�.i carried unanimously, 10:30 P.M.
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MARY C. 6UHAU5LR, MAYOR
A BIE STULFUS, CITY CLERK
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DATE1 September 2, 1977
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding urban renewal bids - review
process. 3622
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding a meeting with Clayton Ringgenberg.
3,6.,73
Letter from the City Attorney regarding proposed Landlord -Tenant Ordinance.
362/
Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding
request for budget to administer proposed Chapter 9.31. 3 6 2 S
Copy of telegram from U. S. Postal Service regarding former Iowa City Post Office.
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Memorandum from Director of Parks and Recreation regarding Leisure Needs
Survey. 3627
Memorandum from Director of Public Works regarding Governor Street bridge.
362-8
Minutes of staff meeting of August 31, 1977. 3 6 29
Article regarding Chicago dog ordinance. 363 O
Calendar for month of September, 1977.
September 1977 issue of The Building Line. .3931
Flyer - "New Public Library Planning Meetings" 3 6 3 2
September 1977 issue of LINK. 3433
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REr Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding urban renewal bids - review
process. 3 6Z 2
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding a meeting with Clayton Ringgenberg.
,36..73
Letter from the City Attorney regarding proposed Landlord -Tenant Ordinance.
362/
Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding
request for budget to administer proposed Chapter 9.31. 3 6 2 S
Copy of telegram from U. S. Postal Service regarding former Iowa City Post Office.
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Memorandum from Director of Parks and Recreation regarding Leisure Needs
Survey. 3627
Memorandum. from Director of Public Works regarding Governor Street bridge.
Minutes of staff meeting of August 31, 1977. 36 29
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Article regarding Chicago dog ordinance. 3,4 - so
Calendar for month of September, 1977.
September 1977 issue of The Building Line. 3 6 3 /
Flyer - "New Public Library Planning Meetings" 3 6 3 2
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