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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-09-13 Council MinutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 13, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg, session, 9/13/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Paul Long presented a letter from the 1st Christian Church re combined Sr. Center -Elderly Housing dev. at Post Off. site. Kirt Simmond, Daum Assn./Burge Coop, requested permission to hang a banner. City Atty. Hayek stated the City's Sign Ord. specifically prohibits banner signs. Sam Farr, Chrm. Riverfront Conn., presented a letter & extended appreciation to Council for their 1st steps on acquisition of the Showers property. Nancy Poulsen re safety of children & requesting additional bus route on 1st Ave. Mayor Neuhauser asked that the City Mgr. & Transit Supt. review the situation. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to receive and file the letters from the 1st Christian Church & the Riverfront Conon. Motion carried, 7/0. The public hearing was held on disposal of a portion of Ferson Ave. Atty. Dick Tucker appeared. Public hearing on Housing Ordinance presented under initiative procedures of the Iowa City Charter was held. Citizens appearing who favored the Ord. were: Jane Vanderbosch, Protective Assn. Tenants; Trudy White, Steve Jolstrum, David Boren, Paula Klein, Kathleen Muhly, Kimberly Smith, Valerie Wilk, Burkley Apts. Tenant Assn.; Susan Futrell, Bill Welsh, Tenants United for Action; Alex Lubet, Mark Deatherage, Tenants United for Action; Donn Stanley, Tenants United for Action; Clemens Erdahl, Ira Bolnick, David Smithers, Karen Witske, Mr. & Mrs. David Ellis, Connie Oksul. Those objecting: Jim Shaw,.Joe Trammel, Wes Fotsch & Bob Johnson, Betty Worbeck, and Joseph Baker. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to receive and file all the letters and statements presented. Motion carried, 7/0 Jim Donkersloot appeared conc. his letter regarding even -odd date regulations for on -street parking. Mayor Neuhauser & City Mgr. Berlin commented on the subj. Balmer reiterated his request for information on use of City funds for conventions attended by bd. & comm. members. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that the following items & recomms. in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 8/30/77, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: UAY Bd.-8/29/77; P&Z Comm. -9/1/77; Parks & Rec. Comm. -8/24/77. Permit Res., Res. Bk. 42,•,as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. H77-366, p. 743, Approving Class C Liquor Control License,for Fox Hole, 1200 S. Gilbert Ct. Res. #77-367, p. 744, Approving Class C Liquor Control License for Deadwood Tavern, Clinton St. Mall. Res. #77- 368, p. 745, Approving Class C Beer Sunday Sales Permit for Holiday Stationstore, Hwy. #6 & Rocky Shore. Res., Res. Bk. 42: Res. #77-369, p. 746, Awarding Contract for the Architectural Barriers Contract. Res. #77-370, p. 747, Accepting Sanitary Sewer in Mt. Prospect, Pt. III. Res. #77-371, p. 748, Setting public hearing on 9/20/77 for Mormon Trek Blvd. Improvement Proj. Correspondence: Jan Abbott, re parking in 2100 bk. of Davis St.; Jim Donkersloot re even -odd date regulations for on -street parking; referred to City Mgr. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-372, Res. Bk. 42, p. 749, FOR IA -IA STATE FOOTBALL GAME. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to direct the City Admin. & Legal staff to prepare for a special election to be held on 11/8/77 to issue bonds to construct the police facility. Councilmembers discussed the reasons for their following votes: Ayes: Foster, Perret, deProsse. Nays: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Motion defeated, 3/4. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, that the Council support the concept for the jail and sheriff's facilities for Johnson Co. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the City Mgr. and the City Atty. take appropriate action for acquisition of the Old Post office. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that ORD. #77-2865, Ord. Bk. 12, pp. 194-195. AMENDING ORD. #76-2807, THE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT ORD. be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, to defer the RES. WHEREIN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AGREES NOT TO PRESS ANY CLAIMS AGAINST THE BANKRUPTCY ESTATE OF EPSTEIN'S BOOK STORE, INC. as recommended by the City Atty. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-373, Res. Bk. 42, p. 750, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN & CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MERCER PARK BALL DIAMOND LIGHTS WITH FANDEL, INC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Poster, to adopt RES. #77-374, Res. Bk. 42, pp. 751-754, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IA, TO PROVIDE FOR BOOKKEEPING AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES FOR THE REHAB. I LOAN PROGRAM. R 1200 S. Gilbert Ct. Res. #77-367, p. 744, Approving Class C Liquor Control License for Deadwood Tavern, Clinton St. Mall. Res. #77- 368, p. 745, Approving Class C Beer Sunday Sales Permit for Holiday Stationstore, Hwy. #6 & Rocky Shore. Res., Res. Bk. 42: Res. #77-369, p. 746, Awarding Contract for the Architectural Barriers Contract. Res. #77-370, p. 747, Accepting Sanitary Sewer in Mt. Prospect, Pt. III. Res. #77-371, p. 748, Setting public hearing on 9/20/77 for Mormon Trek Blvd. Improvement Proj. Correspondence: Jan Abbott, re parking in 2100 bk. of Davis St.; Jim Donkersloot re even -odd date regulations for on -street parking; referred to City Mgr. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-372, Res. Bk. 42, p. 749, FOR IA -IA STATE FOOTBALL GAME. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to direct the City Admin. & Legal staff to prepare for a special election to be held on 11/8/77 to issue bonds to construct the police facility. Councilmembers discussed the reasons for their following votes: Ayes: Foster, Perret, deProsse. Nays: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Motion defeated, 3/4. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, that the Council support the concept for the jail and sheriff's facilities for Johnson Co. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the City Mgr. and the City Atty. take appropriate action for acquisition of the Old Post office. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that ORD. #77-2865, Ord. Bk. 12, pp. 194-195. AMENDING ORD. #76-2807, THE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT ORD. be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, to defer the RES. WHEREIN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AGREES NOT TO PRESS ANY CLAIMS AGAINST THE BANKRUPTCY ESTATE OF EPSTEIN'S BOOK STORE, INC. as recommended by the City Atty. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-373, Res. Bk. 42, p. 750, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN & CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MERCER PARK BALL DIAMOND LIGHTS WITH FANDEL, INC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Poster, to adopt RES. #77-374, Res. Bk. 42, pp. 751-754, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IA, TO PROVIDE FOR BOOKKEEPING AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES FOR THE REHAB. I LOAN PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn the mtg. Motion carried, 7/0. (10;55 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/ABBIO0E SQ�T¢¢O--L'FUUS, CITY' CLERK 27/77 i 0 0 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES AUGUST 30, 1977 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, Kushnir, Showalter, Schmeiser, Brei. Bd. & Comm. members: Jim Lindberg, Riverfront Comm. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. The minutes of the meeting are recorded on Reels H77-24 & 27. Harry Ambrose, 522 S. Van Buren, appeared and expressed concern about Mr. 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. 0 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 Windsor 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. Motion carried, 6/0, Selzer absent. Others appearing concerning Hickory Hill Park were: John Dornfeld, Free Environment; Linda Donelson, 1 Oakridge Ave., Ira Bolnick, IA PIRG; Steve Free in, 1025 E. Washington; Arthur s 1/oJ�1c�A� Bos, 731 Michael St., Carol Warwold, on behalf of Camp Fire Girls; Jesse King, 923 E. Washington; Christina Summer, 730 Van Buren. After further 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 Dornfeld's statement and letters from Nancy Stellwagen & Bruce & Wendy Gronbeck concerning Hickory Hill Park. Motion carried, 6/0, Selzer 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 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. 0 oncil Activities August 30, 1977 Page 2 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. Comm. - 8/11/77; PAZ Comm. -8/18/77. Permit Res., Res. Bk. 41, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. #77- 339, p. 691, Approving Class 8 Liquor Control License application and Res. #77-340, p. 692, Approving Class B Liquor Control Sunday Sales License application for The Highlander Inn & Supper Club, R.R.2. Res. #77-341, p. 693, Approving Class C Liquor Control License application & Res. #77-342, p. 694, Approving Class C Liquor Control Sunday 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 At 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., subj. 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. Council noted recomms. of PAZ Comm. that Council approve proposed extension of the Ave. north of Rochester Ave. as shown in prel. plat of Windsor Hgts., Pt. 5, prel. plat of Windsor Hgts., Pt. 5 with contingencies, and prel. plat of 2.7 -acre tract of land located West of Hwy. 1 & Dane's Dairy with contingencies. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt Res. #77-348, pp. 700- 701, Approving Final Plat of Hawkeye Hgts. as recomm. by PAZ Comm. 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 CBS area; and if Council is interested, the matter will be scheduled for informal discussion where Legal staff can relate the ramifications. Balmer expressed interest in discussing Hunter's economic development recomm. Pursuant to informal discussion at the mtg. yesterday, Foster • Acil Activities August 30, 1977 Page 3 discovered there is a letter of cooperation sign by previous Coralville Mayor re their cooperation in establishing sewer system in peninsula area in N. Iowa City. lie asked that City staff pursue this matter. Mayor Neuhauser briefly discussed Housing & Comm. Dev. mtg. sponsored by HUD. She further stated she has been asked to serve, at no expense to the City, on comm. Secretary Harris is forming on rising housing costs. She asked for input from Council or citizens. City Atty. Hayek advised Council he will notify them as soon as he has determined the last day on which to designate a special election, but to be prepared to indicate by end of Sept. Scheduling of issues for discussion was discussed. Vevera asked for the status of replacing the memorial airplane. City Mgr. Berlin indicated an estimate had been received for disassembling a plane in Arizona; however, he expects to hear about a plane closer to Iowa. Vevera commented on the poor condition of the Summit St. bridge after its repair, but was advised it's the best a structure of that type can be. City Mgr. Berlin will check to see when repair of the Governor St. is scheduled. 11 -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. Foster stated he felt the purchase price was exorbitant. Parks & Rec. Dir. Dennis Showalter was present to answer questions. 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 for the initiative proposal rather than the amendment. City Atty. Hayek stated he would follow this up but suggested the lst 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 CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND AMENDING SEC. 7.05(8) THEREOF be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Motion carried, 6/0, Selzer absent. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. • Oncil Activities August 30, 1977 Page 4 Mayor Neuhauser declared the public hearing on the proposed taxicab fares & charges open. Ralph Oxford, 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 & 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 and 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. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that ORD. AMENDING ORD. #76- 2807, THE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT ORD. be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Motion carried, 6/0, Selzer absent. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, that ORD. TO AMEND ORDS. N75- 2783 & H77-2826, THE IOWA CITY 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 LIMITATIONS ON THE AMOUNT AN INDIVIDUAL OR COMM. CONTRIBUTES TO APOLITICAL 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. N77-350, 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. 04 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. N17-351, 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. t 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. N17-353, Res. Bk. 41, pp. 710-718, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH VEENSTRA & KI OF W. DES MOINES, IA, FOR DESIGN SERVS. FOR THE RIVER CORRIDOR TRUNK SEWER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Selzer absent. • Cecil Activities August 30, 1977 Page 5 Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-354, Res. Bk. MIneenrPT TO ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK I 41) p. 1111, r3lMDL13n1l1U LIM011-11T 111JUM116L 61 la WITH 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. #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 IOWA CITY ABUTTING OWNERS. Affirmative roll 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 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.) MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK I I VArwoj-o %UTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF C4IINCIL AUGUST 30, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year fo— r a d publication is $ 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. 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 conc. Hickory Hill Park were: John Dornfeld, Free Environment; Linda Donelson; Ira Bolnick, IA PIRG; Steve Freedkin; Arthur Bos; Carol Warwold, 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 Gronbeck conc. 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. Coram. -8/11/77; P&Z Comm. -8/18/17. Permit Res., Res. Bk. 41, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. #77-339, p. 691, Approving Class B Liquor Control License application and Res. N77-340, p. 692, Approving Class B Liquor Control Sunday Sales License application for The Highlander Inn & Supper Club, R.R.2. Res. N77-341, p. 693, Approving Class C Liquor Control License application & Res. N77-342, p. 694, Approving Class C Liquor Control Sunday Sales License application for - *Brown •s. Bottle, 114 S. Clinton. N77- 343, p. 695, to Refund Portion of Beer Permit & Res. N77-345, p. _697, to Refund Cigarette Permit to Silver Ball, Ltd., 529 S. Gilbert. Res. N77-344, p. 696, Approving Cigarette Permits. Res. N77-346, p. 698, to Issue Dancing Permit to Marquette Club, Knights of Columbus Bldg. Assoc., 328 E. Washington. Res. N77-347, 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., subj. 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 recomn. 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. N1 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. N77-349, 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 y Atty. Hayek stated he would follow this up but suggested the lst col}Sideration of the proposed Ord.9 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 lst 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. H76-2807, THE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT ORD. be considered and given 1st vote 4 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. H75-2783 & 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 t 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 lst 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. N77-350, 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 ;.r 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. #77-353, 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. #77-354, 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. #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 IOWA CITY ABUTTING OWNERS. Affirma- tive roll 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 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.) 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 6 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 12, 1977 1:00 P.M. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: September 12, 1977, 1:00 P.M., in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Details tape-recorded on Reel N77-28. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Foster, deProsse, Vevera, Balmer, Selzer, Perret (1:30 P.M.). STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber, Mose, Kraft, Geshwiler, Miller, Schmeiser, Brachtel, Vann. ZONING APPLICATIONS Sr. Planner Schmeiser present for discussion. Pepperwood Addition - This site was previously called Braverman Center. e property as been split because of procedure on overwidth paving. Site location was discussed. Wendram Bluff - The roads will be maintained by the Homeowners' Associ- ation The subdivider will agree to install water mains acceptable "'to the City before a permit is issued by the County. ` Annexation - City Manager Berlin will have a memo in Friday's packet concerning future annexations. 4....,- AGENDA Initiative Landlord/Tenant Ordinance - The City Manager will check on ate of presentation of CityAttorney's memo on this ordinance and the minimum housing ordinance. Even -Odd Parkin - A memo from Public Works and Traffic will advise of t e survey taken which indicated plenty of parking in that area if the City didn't have the overflow parking from University uses. This preliminary report is being reviewed by the University, to -assess their position and action they might take. STATE TRANSIT GRANT Transit'Superintendent Hugh Mose present for discussion. Berlin presented a.memo with further information on the application, which outlined three purposes of the IDOT Transportation Transit Assistance Program. Council- man Ferret arrived, 1:30 P.M. Berlin explained how the total request for $278,435 was figured and what was included. Council discussed alternative ways for providing night service, all -year peak hour service, costs, buses needed, citizen survey and bus promotion. • • Informal Discussion Sept. 12, 1977 Page 2 Mose will be reviewing the whole system and presenting a report in the near future. Council agreed on the application for deficit reduction of $201,185 and the Capital Improvements of $12,250, asking for the Kneeling Service to be added. A majority of the Council were in favor of Mose coming up with evening service alternatives to provide more ridership, and costs to extend peak service year -around, noting what the consequences are. This will be in the Friday packet. AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY Regional Planning Director Emil Brandt and Chairman Isabel Turner presented the recommendations for Phase Three. Handouts included the 1995 Auto Dominant Plan and the Transit/NPA Dominant Plan, and the 1995 Recommended Plan. Maps provided included Corridor Analysis, network proposals tested, and deficiencies. Turner stated that in regard to FW -518, they had assumed 'some' four -lane built in the plan, with interchanges at I- 80, Melrose, 218, Highway ql and noted other assumptions. The diagonal would be between Myrtle and Benton, and widening thru University Heights was not contemplated. John Morrissey commented on rail service between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. In the consultant's recommended plan, the West Campus Bypass would start at First Avenue in Coralville, go along the railroad right-of-way and end on Gilbert Street in Iowa City; Newton Road would be closed; there would be a spur connection to the West Campus Bypass. Benton Street would be widened from Sunset Road to Greenwood Drive, Greenwood Drive widened frcm Benton Street to West Campus Bypass. Gilbert Street would tie 'extended to North Dubuque. Iowa Highway N1 West would be widened between 6/218 and FW -518 interchange, and Melrose Avenue would have a diagonal to the Burlington Bridge. The consultant recommended that the community continue to monitor change, attitudes and conditions. The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation, the..Technical Committee and the Policy Committee reviewed the consultant's recommendations and reactions have previously been presented (5/4 and . 6/10). IDOT ran a test run on the plan which showed that most of the major concerns were relieved. J.C.R.P.C. accepted the study as noted in their letter. They asked for Council reaction to the whole process, and how Council felt about the future transportation priorities, and the kinds of direction that the Commission should pursue. It was noted that if Council has agreed that Scott Boulevard will be developed, Regional Planning could consider its effect. Council agreed that it should be an assignment. Another item of concern was the impact of the new construction on the land south of Melrose to Riverside. Turner commented that the Highway Commission would not look at FW 518 as a two-lane facility, but she thought that two lanes would carry the traffic predicted. Morrissey asked that the City consider a bypass on a section line instead of a diagonal. Turner asked if they should do another transit run, not using the maximum percentage, but a Level 2, 10%. There were no objections from Council. Also no objection to looking at traffic management techniques. Mayor Neuhauser stated that Council needed to set a hearing on FW -518. Effect of the Benton widening on property owners was brought up. Geshwiler requested figures in terms of hourly estimates instead of daily figures. • r • HUD ELDERLY HOUSING AWARDS • Informal Discussion Sept. 12, 1977 ?Age 3 Mayor Neuhauser announced that HUD had awarded funds for Section 202 Housing for two projects in Iowa City, the First Christian Church receiving $2,748,800 for 100 units, and Systems Unlimited, $1,319,300 for 48 units. Mayor Neuhauser declared a five-minute recess. PURCHASE OF OLD POST OFFICE Mayor Neuhauser commented that because of the award to the First Christian Church, and Council's commitment then to the purchase of the post office, financing would be discussed. City Manager Berlin outlined the procedure to follow if the decision is to buy. Final payment would be made, after the environmental review, from the Block Grant monies (after October 15). The importance of the City working together with the Church people, and the elderly was stressed. Council will authorize the City Manager and the City Attorney to take whatever action is necessary for the purchase at Tuesday's meeting. ' JOINT LAW ENFORCEMENT BUILDING Assistant County Attorney Pat White and Police Chief Harvey Miller were present for discussion. Councilmembers questioned the cost estimate, priority for, and relationship of City portion to the other facilities. The 'Chief was asked for his ideas and he responded. The City Manager stated that as planned, it was a more equitable financial split for the County residents than the City residents. Mayor Neuhauser stated that altho:she ,did not support the City part of the bond issue, she did support the joint law enforcement center, but if the majority of Council supported both board issues, she would support it. Attorney White commented that this election was for the means of financing only, that there would be other review of procedures and design. BUDGET PROCESS FOR FY79 City.Manager Berlin called attention to his memo in the September 9th packet, and explained the new process. Finance Director Rosemary Vitosh was present to answer questions also. Balmer called attention to the second sentence in the first paragraph on page 3, and concurred with the Manager's statement. There was a short discussion on whether or not the City should buy its own telephone system. Increase in WATS rate and ' decrease in hours was noted. Councilman Balmer left the meeting, 4:30 P.M. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ISSUES AND ALTERNATIVES Issue: What should the City do to improve the quality of housing? Eliminate alternative d3. Issuer Should the City provide housing assistance to low-income residents? Delete Item N2. A No changes. Should the development of small convenience commercial centers be permitted in residential neighborhoods? #2 was deleted. Meeting adjourned, 5:15 P.M. . Iormal Discussion Sept. 12, 1977 Page 4 Issue: What activities should the City pursue to assure energy and resource conservation? Delete #2 and #3. Issue: How active a role should the City take in resource recovery and recycling? Council decided to remove this issue from the Comprehensive Plan, as it is the responsibility of the Resources Con- servation Commission, and they will be considering these alternatives. Issue: What steps should the City take to encourage alternative energy sources? This issue has been referred to the Resources Conservation Commission. Mayor Neuhauser left the meeting, 4:40 P.M. Issue: Should a policy be adopted which encourages neighborhood preservation by protecting existing resources and eliminating blighting conditions while allowing change to occur? 7 It was noted that Director Kraft will be meeting with school representatives. The word 'retroactively' was ' deleted from the second alternative. #4 was deleted. In #6, the word 'construct' was changed to 'investigate'. #7 was deleted, r� "Issue: Should industrial growth and development be encouraged? #2 and #3 were deleted. Issue: If additional industrial development is encouraged, what role should the City play in attracting it? The City Manager commented that the Iowa City industries meet quarterly and he will be meeting with them. £ Issue: If additional industrial development is encouraged, what type of industry should Iowa City attempt to attract? Alternative #1 was deleted. Comment was made on Iowa's agri-business status. Issue: What policy should be adopted regarding the development of additional outlying shopping centers? A No changes. Should the development of small convenience commercial centers be permitted in residential neighborhoods? #2 was deleted. Meeting adjourned, 5:15 P.M.