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SEPTEMBER 13, 1977
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-354, Res. Bk.
MIneenrPT TO
ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
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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
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AUGUST 30, 1977
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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:
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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
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for passage. Motion carried, 6/0, Selzer absent.
Affirmative roll call unanimous, 6/0, Selzer
absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, that
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Annexation - City Manager Berlin will have a memo in Friday's packet
concerning future annexations.
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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.
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Sept. 12, 1977
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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
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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.
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HUD ELDERLY HOUSING AWARDS
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Sept. 12, 1977
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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.
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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
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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.
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Sept. 12, 1977
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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?
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It was noted that Director Kraft will be meeting with
school representatives. The word 'retroactively' was
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deleted from the second alternative. #4 was deleted. In
#6, the word 'construct' was changed to 'investigate'.
#7 was deleted,
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"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.
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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.