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Home My WebLink About1977-09-20 Minutes NumberedCOMPLEODESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVI'0 SEPTEMBER 20, 1977 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 9/20/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. COUncilmember's present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, hieuhauser, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: Perret. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Schreiber, Hayek, Stolfus. Bd. & Comm. members present: P&Z, Richard Blum. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Minutes of this mtg. are recorded on Reel R77-29. Louis Cox, RR4, appeared cont. replacement of 'Old Jet' at the Airport. City Mgr. Neal Berlin reported on action to taken by the Airport Comm. and Project Green to make the final decision. 3639 Haywood Belle, developer for Wendram Bluffs Subd., asked consideration of the final plat. Sr. Planner Schmeiser stated that final papers were in order. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. #77-375, Bk. 42, pp. 755-757, APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR WENDRAM BLUFFS SUBDIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ferret absent. 36$9 Bud Sueppel, 117 E. College, called attention to the posts and fence installed on the sidewalk yesterday. After explanation o` circumstances by,the City Mgr., and discussion of the hazards in leaving the posts in place, Council decided that the posts should be removed, and if cars use - the sidewalks, police will enforce existing laws. Berlin called attention to the proposed plan for parking of cars on College in conjunction with the existing lot. John Morrissey commented. 36 90 Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed the wk. of 9/18-25/77 as United Way of 3 6 9 Johnson County Week and the wk. of 9/17-23/77 as Constitution Week. John Morrissey, 513 S. Van Buren, appeared and asked that Council hold the public hearing on FW518 near the end of October. There were no Council objections. Public hearing on the Energy Code had been set previously, so Item 4.d.1 was deleted. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, that the following items & recommendations in the Consent Calendar 3 6 92 be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 9/6/77, sub,i, to correction, as recomm, by City Clerk. 3 6 931 Minutes of.Bds. & Comms: Resources Conservation Comm. -8/23/77; s s qs B 3 6 9 3C� Human Rights Comm. -8/29/77; CCN -9/ 6/77. Res. Y77-376, Res. Bk. 42, p. 758, to Refund Cigarette Permit. 3 6 9 y Public Hearings: FW518, set for 10/25/77; FY79 budget, set for 3 6 9 S 9/27/77; at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at.the Civic Center. Correspondence: Edith Maher, re oiling of S. Riverside Dr.,(a 9 7 referred to City Mgr. Memo from Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition on n. side of Brookland Pk. Dr. 36 %g 0 Council Activities Sep' 20, 1977 Page Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent Mayor Neuhauser officially announced the above-mentioned public hearings. Council noted the reconms, from the Resources ConservaLion Comm. for Council to adopt the i'lodel Code for Energy Conservation in New Bldg, Construction. A public hearing was previously scheduled for 10/4/77. Mayor Neuhauser announced there was a vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/81 on the Bd. of Adjustment, and Council would be making 3627 the appointment on 10/25/77. feo.K v,'174 VickrNS — Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to approve the Mayor's appointment of James Kessler, 1650 Dubuque Rd., to Bd of Elect. Examiners for 4 -yr. term eking fUZ6/81; Reappointment of Eve Baschnaqel, 922 Y,irkwood; Milo Pecina, 731 Dearborn; and Mary Pock, 614 E. Jefferson, to the Comm. on Community Needs for 2 -yr. terms ending 10/1/79; appointments of Cora McCormick, 230 E. Fairchild, for unexpired term ending 3/1/79; J. Geo. Swisher, 805 E. Washington, for unexpired term ending 3/1/78; and filar/ Ellen Clark, 3111 Alpine Ct., for unexpired term ending 7/1/78, on Comm. 3-aD on Community Needs. Motion carried, 6/0, Perret absent. A policy change which would allow City employees to run for public office was discussed at yesterday's informal mtg. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, that it was Council's intent that City employees could run for City Council provided they take a leave of absence starting the day a nomination petition is filed with the City Clerk, and provided that if elected, they would resign. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, 3701 Perret absent. A problem relative to the change in oiling policy was brought to the 3 70 2 attention of the City Mgr. He will investigate. Councilman Selzer reported on the possible selection of Iowa City as the site for a warehouse type of industry, giving particulars and citing its value to the City. He introduced a res. which would indicate Council's interest. Moved by Selzer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES.',977-377, Bk. 42, p. 759, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR SCOTT BLVD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Industrial 3 703 development is a high proprity on Council's goals for FY79. Councilman Foster advised that he would pay for an appraiser to reappraise the Shower's property because of the effect on the acquisition of other lands by the City, and asked for delay of exercise of the option. As Council had authorized purchase previously, discussion was held on appropriate parliamentary action. There was no motion to reconsider. Atty. Hayek advised that Council was in the nature of a standing comm., and provisions in Roberts Rules of Order require certain procedures for reconsideration of a vote. He stated that where there is an issue, and there have been no significant changes in circumstances, that if a member of the body of Council wants to insist an adherance to parliamentary rules; that then those reconsideration rules apply. Mayor Neuhauser stated that Council would operate as they had in the past. Richard Blum commented on 'motion to rescind'. City Mgr. Berlin advised that the A th d d dbst act for the land was option had been executed, an a ee an a r 70 I being prepared. C •�cil Activities S 20, 1977 Page 3 Conc. the draft letter regarding social security for police and fire employees, the City Mgr. was asked to identify costs. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, that Council go on record as eppcsing social security for police and fire employees. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. 3 70 -5 - City Mgr. Berlin advised that the memo on annexation had been referred to the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Comm. and to P&Z Comm. After recomms. are received, the item will be discussed informally by Council. 3706 Moved by Selzer, seconded by deProsse, to receive and file the letter from Wayne Fiala conc. rental of the Epstein modular on Clinton St. Mall. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, to not re -rent the modulars as they become vacant, and eliminate them as soon as possible. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent. :3707 Mayor Neuhauser reminded Council of the mtg. at 4:00 P.M. on 9/23 for discussion of the Tenant/Landlord Initiative Ord. Supportive material for City Atty. Hayek's memo released today will be available on Wednesday City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the graduation of City Clerk Abbie Stolfus from the Municipal Clerk's 3 -yr. training program on municipal gov't. operations co-sponsored by the Ia. State Univ. Extension Service and the Ia. Mun. Fin. Officers Assn. The Staff will be providing to Council in the Friday packet, the Housing Maintenance Ord., currently being considered by the Housing Comm., which includes items relating to rent -withholding and retaliatory eviction. The City Mgr. stated that consideration at a later date might be appropriate. The public hearing was held on the State Transit System Prog. A new list was presented. Hugh Mose, Transit Supt., explained his recomms. and discussed systems utilizing evening services in other communities. Don Schaeffer, Regional Planning Comm.; and Richard Blum, 2041 Rochester Ct., appeared. Public hearing closed. Council discussed inclusion of the transit garage site feasibility study. 3 Councilmembers were opposed to the study. It was the consensus of Council to include SEATS Elderly and Handicapped transit, SEATS after-hours taxi serv., transit marketing prog., two-way radios, "Kneeling" apparatus, and replacement bus. Evening service, peak service and feasibility study will be discussed again Friday. Advertising on the buses will be reviewed at a later date. The public hearing on the plans and specifications for the Mormon Trek Blvd. Improvement Proj. FAUS M-4039(1)--81-52 was held. No one appeared. Moved by Selzer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. H77-378, Res. Bk. 42, p. 760, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE FOR THE MORMON TREK BLVD. IMPROVEMENT PROJ. & DIRECTING PUB- LICATIONS OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. •' 3707-1 3710 3 711 3 7/2 E Council Activities Sr20, 1977 Pa„ 4 Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, that the ORD. AMENDING THE MUN. CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY ADDING AN EXEMPTION FOR CHARTER TRANSPORTATION FROM THE TAXICAB ORD. REGULATIONS TO CHAP. 5.16.I(h) OF THE MUN. CODE be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Motion carried, 6/0, Perret absent. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Council briefly discussed licensing of other public transportation and asked for a memo on where the airport limousine fits 3 71Y in. Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. #77-379, Res. - Bk. 42, p. 761, AWARDING CONTRACT & APPROVING PERFORMANCE BOND & INSURANCE CERTIFICATES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR STORM 'WATER MANAGEMENT PP,OJS. IN RALSTON CREEK TO HIGHWAY CONTRACTORS, INC. OF BURLINGTON, IA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. 3 7/5— Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-380, Res. Bk. 42, p. 762, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN OPTION TO EXTEND TIME FOR A LEASE OF CERTAIN PREMISES BY UNION BUS DEPOT OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. 37/6 Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adopt the RES. AUTHORIZING SALE OF A PART OF FERSON AVENUE IN BLACK'S PARK ADD. TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO ABUTTING OWNERS. After discussion of the appraised value, it was moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to defer the Res. one wk. Motion 37"'7 carried, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. 077-381, Res. Bk. 42, pp. 763-764, CORRECTING PREVIOUS RES. OF THE CITY COUNCIL DATED 7/18/62 CONCERNING THE PLAT PROPERTY OF MAX YOCUM LOCATED ADJACENT TO WHAT WAS THEN THE NORTH CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND WEST OF OLD HWY. #218. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Mayor Neuhauser noted Council had decided to defer the RES.,APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 2 OF STURGIS CORNER ADD. SUBMITTED BY SOUTHGATE DEV. CO. until signatures have been obtained on additional necessary documents. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adjourn the mtg. Motion carried, 6/0..:,(9:20 P.M.) MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR ABBIE S OLFUS, CITY CLERK �—M 37'17 1 *City ®t oown CUP DATlt September 16, 1977 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Annexation 3720 b. Social Security 372/ c. Frantz Property 37-22- d. Bike Licensing 3 7A-3 e. Political Activity by City Employees and City Employment 3 72 Y f. Airport MasterPlan 3725 g. Relationship between Library and City Council 3Z246 Material from the Iowa City Public Library. 3 7.97 Memorandum regarding employee assistance program. 3720' Letter from City Attorney regarding opinion concerning conflict of interest. 37-27 Memorandum from the Legal Department regarding City v. David Levin dba/The Bivouac. 37.3o Letter from Zuchelli, Hunter and Associates, Inc. 3 7 3 Letters from HUD to Midstates Development, Inc., and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Stone regarding Section 8 Preliminary Proposal. 3 7 3 1A Model Energy Conservation Code. 3 7 32 Information regarding NAHRO 38th National Conference. 3 73 3 Plaza Previews No. 2 3 7 3 V Copy of press release regarding discrimination. :373-l' Minutes of staff meeting of September 14, 1977. 37&/ - Agenda 736 Agenda for September 21 meeting of the Riverfront Commission. 373 7 August monthly reports for the Departments of Finance, Community Development, Public Works, and Fire. 073,9 Mzr,1o,fPcm ~ d Mp . 60 04�\ `tou REt Se giu5 ?epc Qt : Old Jew 3 �9 LWe4 �:"4 -TK&v, IcbN p,A EG 'EO Couw r -U RE: LRNdlo Rd-- TeNArat Ort4UNANCE d �OpiNtaYt�LU�QQ) 37y0 E 6 city Of Iowa CIO 1 a'a b k •i .l•` < If •J 1iy :r:fe 1 DATI, September 16, 1977 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Annexation 3720 b. Social Security 372/ c. Frantz Property 37-22- d. 7-22- d. Bike Licensing 3 7A-3 e. Political Activity by City Employees and City Employment 372'V f. Airport Master Plan '3-72-5- 9. 72Sg. Relationship between Library and City Council 3 726 Material from the Iowa City Public Library. 3 7.2 7 Memorandum regarding employee assistance program. :37,22? Letter from City Attorney regarding opinion concerning conflict of interest. 3 7,;V7 Memorandum from the Legal Department regarding City v. David Levin dba/The Bivouac. 3 730 Letter from Zuchelli, Hunter and Associates, Inc. 3 7 31 Letters from HUD to Midstates Development, Inc., and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Stone regarding Section 8 Preliminary Proposal. 3 7 21A Model Energy Conservation Code. 373.2 Information regarding NAHRO 38th National Conference. 3 73 3 Plaza Previews No. 2 37 3,Y Copy of press release regarding discrimination. 3735' Minutes of staff meeting of September 14, 1977. 3731 - Agenda 731 - Agenda for September 21 meeting of the Riverfront Commission. 37-37 August monthly reports for the Departments of Finance, Community Development, Public Works, and Fire. 3 732 /11cmo famYl C,tu Nip. fo `AW � RE. Seq�as ?epos# : Old Tet 37-3,9 LW & t, 4 -ih-cr O Ca, �i�U ,ALC, 'Eo Cou.+n.c A 'RE: LRNdloracl — TENgN'r Oftdiwnwcc d-, Copimlo,%,LV) 37y0