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Home My WebLink About1977-09-20 Council MinutesMINUTES. OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL $EPTEMBER 20, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year or sat publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 9/20/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: Perret. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Louis Cox appeared cont. replacement of 'Old Jet' at the Airport, & City Mgr. Neal Berlin responded. Haywood Belle, developer for Wendram Bluffs Subd., asked consideration of the final plat. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. #77-375, Bk. 42, pp. 755-757, APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR WENDRAM BLUFFS SUBDIVISION. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Bud Sueppel called attention to the posts and fence installed on the downtown sidewalk yesterday. Council decided that the posts should be removed, and if cars use the sidewalks, police will enforce existing laws. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed the wk. of 9/18- 25/77 as United Way of Johnson Co. Week and the ' wk. of 9/17-23/77 as Constitution Week. John Morrissey appeared and asked that Council hold the public hearing on FW518 near the end of October. There were no Council objections. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, that the following items & recommendations in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 9/6/77, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms: Resources Conserva- tion Comm. -8/23/77; Human Rights Comm. - 8/29/77; CCN -9/16/77. Res. #77-376, Res. Bk. 42, p. 758, to Refund Cigarette Permit. Public Hearings: FW518, set for 10/25/77; FY79 budget, set for 9/27/77; at 7:30 P.M. in i the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Correspondence: Edith Maher, re oiling of S. Riverside Dr., referred to City Mgr. Memo from Traffic Engr. re parking prohibition on n. side of Brookland Pk. Dr. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. 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 the appoint- f ment on 10/25/77. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to approve the Mayor's appointment of James Kessler to Bd of Elect. Examiners for 4 -yr. ` term ending 10/26/81; Reappointment of Eve Baschnagel, Milo Pecina, and Mary Rock, to the Comm. on Community k, Needs for 2 -yr. terms ending 10/1/79; appointments of Cora McCormick, for unexpired term ending 3/1/79; J. Geo. Swisher, for unexpired term ending 3/1/78; and Mary Ellen Clark, for unexpired term ending 7/1/78, on Comm. on Community Needs. Motion carried, 6/0, Perret absent. 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 unani- ously, 6/0, Perret absent. Councilman Selzer reported on the possible selection of Iowa City as the site for a warehouse type of industry. Moved by Selzer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. #77-377, Bk. 42, p. 759, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAYFOR SCOTT BLVD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. 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. Mayor Neuhauser stated that Council would operate under parliamentary procedures as used previously. City Mgr. Berlin advised that the option had been executed. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, that Council go on record as opposing social security for police and fire employees. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by Selzer, seconded by deProsse, to receive and file the letter from Wayne Fiala cont. 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. The public hearing was held on the State Transit System Prog. A new list was presented. Hugh Mose, Transit Supt., explained his recomms. Don Schaeffer, Regional Planning Comm., and Richard Blum appeared. Public hearing closed. 3 Councilmembers were opposed to the inclusion of the transit garage site feasibility 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. 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. 76Q, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE FOR THE MORMON TREK BLVD. IMPROVEMENT PROJ. & DIRECTING PUBLICATIONS OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS. Affirmative roll tail vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, that the ORD. AMENDING THE MUN. CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY ADDI.NG AN EXEMPTION FOR CHARTER TRANSpORTAT1ON FROM THE TAXICAB ORD. REGULATIONS TO CHAP. 5.16.1011 OF THE MON. CODE be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Motion carried, Affirmative roll call vote 6/0, Ferret absent. unanimous, 6/0, Ferret absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. #77-379, Res. Bk. 42, p. 761, AWARDING CONTRACT & INSURANCE CERTIFICATES & APPROVING PERFORMANCE BOND CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR STORM WATER MANAGEMENT FOR PROJS. IN RALSTON CREEK TO HIGHWAY CONTRACTORS, INC. OF BURLINGTON, IA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Ferret absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-380, Res. Bk. 42, p. 762, AUTHORIZING THE A LEASE ACCEPTANCE OF AN OPTION TO EXTEND TIME FOR OF CERTAIN PREMISES BY UNION BUS DEPOT OF IOWA Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, CITY, IOWA. 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adopt r 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 carried, 6/0, Ferret absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt „ RES. #77-381, Res. Bk. 42, pp. 763-764, CORRECTING 7 PREVIOUS RES. OF THE CITY COUNCIL DATED 7/18/62 CONCERNIADJACENTNTOTHE LOCATED WHATLAT WASPTHENRTY THEONORTH CORPORATE IOWA, AND WEST OF LIMITS OF THE CITY OF IOWA.CITY, HWY. #218. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, OLD 6/0, Ferret absent. Mayor Neuhauser noted Council had decided to defer the RES. APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF A RESUBDIVI- CORNER ADD. SION OF A PORTION OF LOT 2 OF STURGIS 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.) councilof activities A is onmore filecom inptheeoffice�ofithe City Clerk s/MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR s/ABBIE S OLFU , CITY CLERK 10/4/77 tI IITES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COIL SEPTEMBER 6, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year o� r said publication is $ Iowa City Council met in executive sessi—'on at 7:15 P.M. on 9/6/77 for discussion of appointment to the Resources Conserv. Comm., as moved by Perret, seconded by Foster. Affirmative roll call vote un- animous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously, 7:25 P.M. Regular session, 9/6/77, Civic Center, 7:30 P.M. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Ethan Fox presented a statement conc. rules for skateboarding and requested designation of a place to skate. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to receive & file the statement. Motion carried unan- imously. Moved by deProsse, and seconded by Perret, to refer the letter & related problems with Ord., to the Parks and Rec. Comm. for recomn. Motion carried unanimously. Paul Long & Robt. Welsh appeared re elderly housing. Nancy Stellwagon presented a petition from area residents, for sidewalk installa- tion on portions of Davenport St., Pleasant St., and on Cedar St. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to receive and file the petition and make it part of the record. Motion carried. Ms. Pat Passmore ques- tioned whether or not representatives of H.O.M.H. would be arrested if they go into mobile home parks to talk to people about the Mobile Home Bill #448. Clemens Erdahl appeared on this same issue. City Mgr. Berlin stated that the Atty. would prepare a written legal opinion on what the action of the police should be. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed the wk. of 9/6-10/77 as Union Label Wk. Atty. Hinman, for Don Dukes dba/ Serendipity requested approval of a Class C Liquor Control License. Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, that the following items and recomn. in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 8/23/77, subj. to correction, as recomn. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comns.: Bd. of Adjust. - 8/10/77; Riverfront Comm. -8/24/77; Library Bd. of Trustees -7/28/77 & 8/17/77; Resources Conserv. Comm. -7/26/77 & 8/9/17. Permit Res., Res. Bk. 42, as recomn. by City Clerk: Res. #77-357, p. 725, Approving Class C Beer Permit application and Res. #77- 358, p. 726, Approving Class C Beer Sunday Sales Permit application for Quik Trip #503, 123 W. Benton. Res. #77-359, p. 727, Approving Class C Liquor License application for Robin Hood Room, Mall Shopping Center. Res. #77- 360, p. 728, Approving Class C Liquor License application for Lazy Leopard Lounge, 122 Wright St. Res. #77-361, p. 729, Approving Cigarette Permits. Res. #77-362, P. 730, i for Serendipity, 1310 Highland Ct. Correspondence: City Atty. Hayek, letters re Mt. Prospect Add. Pt. IV; leasing of sts. & alleys for commercial purposes conc. U.R.; cutoff date for General Obligation Bond Issue election. Jerry Cilek, commending City staff; Ross Randall, re Old Capitol Criterium bicycle race; referred to City Mgr. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to set public hearing on 10/4/17 for adoption of the Model Code for Energy Conservation in New Building Construction, developed by the Building Officials & Code Administrators International, Inc., with additions as presented and recomm. by the Resources Conserv. Conn. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Neuhauser announced a vacancy on the Housing Comm. for an unexpired term ending 5/l/79, appointment to be made at the 10/11/77 mtg. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Selzer, to approve the Mayor's appointment of Kent Angerer, 1231 E. College, to the Resources Conserv. Comm., for an unexpired term ending 1/1/79. Motion carried. City Atty. Hayek informed Council that 9/13 would be the last date the City could advise the bonding atty. about selling bonds for the police facility, and 9/29 is the cutoff date to place the bond issue question on the 11/8 ballot. Councilman Balmer called attention to the letter from City Atty. Hayek relative to his question as to whether or not the City could purchase plumbing supplies directly from Plumbers Supply Co., in which he has an ownership interest. The legal staff has concluded that there was a conflict of interest. In the future Iowa City will have to buy from individual plumbing concerns, or use the sealed bid method. City Mgr. Berlin presented a request to the Highway Comm. and the City from E -J Corp. (Howard Johnsons) on N. Dodge for approval of use of highway right-of-way for a sewage line for the Racquet Club. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to approve the request. Motion carried unanimously. Atty. Hayek explained the need to clarify action on the Ord. amending the Home Rule Charter in Sec. 3. Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, that the Clerk correct the 8/30/77 minutes to reflect that the original ord. was tabled, and the substitute ord. was deferred for one week. Motion carried. The public hearing to rezone a tract of land to a CH Zone was held. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. H77-363, Res. Bk. 42, pp.. 731-732, TO ACCEPT THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF A 2.7 -ACRE TRACT located west of Hwy. 1 and Dane's Dairy and contiguous to the south City limits. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayopeuhauser declared the public h9ing on the State Transit System Program open. Public Works Dir. Plastino pointed out 2 additions: Repair Maintenance of Vehicles - $61,000, and Wages of Temporary Employees - $12,000. Robt. Welsh appeared. Public hearing closed. Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, that the ORD. AMENDING ORD. #76-2807, THE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT ORD. be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Motion carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that ords. must be considered and voted on for passage at 2 Council mtgs. prior to the mtg. at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and that the ord. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that ORD. #77-2858, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 163-164, AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY PROVIDING THAT INITIATIVE OR REFERENDUM PROPOSALS BE HELD AT REG. CITY OR GENERAL ELECTIONS WHICH NEXT OCCUR MORE THAN TWENTY-FIVE (25) DAYS AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE APPROPRIATE PERIOD FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND AMENDING SEC. 7.05(8) THEREOF be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, that the rule requiring that ords. must be considered and voted on for passage at 2 Council mtgs. prior to the mtg. at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the 1st and 2nd consideration and vote be waived, and that the ords. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that ORD. #77-2859, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 165-169, ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BLDG. CODE EDITED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BLDG. OFFICIALS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE & SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; TO REPEAL ORDS. #2709 & #75-2775, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS ENFORCEMENT -- ORD. #77-2860, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 170-171, ADOPTING THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BLDGS., 1976 EDITION, AS PREPARED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BLDG. OFFICIALS WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT THEREOF & PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF & REPEALING ORD. #2712 -- ORD. #77-2861, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 172-173, ADOPTING THE 1976 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BLDG. OFFICIALS & WESTERN FIRE CHIEFS ASSOC.; REPEALING ORD. #2711; TO PROVIDE REGS. GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS ENFORCEMENT -- ORD. #77-2862, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 174-187, ADOPTING THE 1975*ITION OF THE NATL. ELECTRICAL OE WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS & AMENDMENTS THERETO; REPEALING CHAP. 9.20 OF THE MUN. CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER IN LIEU THEREOF -- and ORD. #77-2863, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 188-191, ADOPTING THE 1976 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO; REPEALING ORD. #2708, AND PROVIDING FOR ITS ENFORCEMENT be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES: 47.7-364, Res. Bk. 42, pp. 733-741, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FY77 STREET FINANCE REPORT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-365, Res. Bk. 42, P. 742, AUTHORIZING CITY MGR. TO CONSUMMATE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 126 S. GILBERT ST., IOWA CITY, IA. Robt. Welsh appeared. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer. Nays: Vevera. Res. adopted, 6/1. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, that the rule requiring that ords. must be considered and voted on for passage at 2 Council mtgs. prior to the mtg. at which it is to be finally passed and suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that the substitute ORD. #2864, Bk. 11, pp. 192-193, REPEALING ELECTION PROCEDURES IN ARTICLE III OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE INCONSISTENCIES BETWEEN ARTICLE III OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER AND CHAPTER 376, CITY ELECTIONS OF THE 1977 IOWA CODE, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 7/0. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the ord. be finally adopted at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Nays: Selzer. Ord. adopted, 6/1. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to defer ORD. AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCE ORD. BY REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO AND EXPENDITURES BY A POLITICAL COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING OR OPPOSING A BALLOT ISSUE AND BY IMPOSING LIMITATIONS ON THE AMOUNT AN INDIVIDUAL OR COMMITTEE CONTRIBUTES TO A POLITICAL COMM. FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING OR OPPOSING A BALLOT ISSUE until information presented by Council- man Perret has been distributed. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret to adjourn the mtg. Motion carried unanimously, 10:30 P.M. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 9/20/77 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 6, 1977 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council met in executive session at 7:15 P.M. on 9/6/77 for discussion of appointment to the Resources Conserv. Comm., as moved by Perret, seconded by Foster. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously, 7:25 P.M. Regular session, 9/6/77, Civic Center, 7:30 P.M. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: None. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Minutes are recorded on Reel #77-27. Ethan Fox, 320 River St., presented a statement conc. rules for skateboarding and requested designation of a place to skate. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to receive & file the statement. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by deProsse, and seconded by Perret, to refer the letter & related problems with Ord., to the Parks and Rec. Comm. for recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. Paul Long, 1817 Kathlin Dr., read his letter conc. recomm. from the congregation of First Christian Church that Council buy the Old Post Office for use in development of elderly housing and Senior Citizen Center. Robt. Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Dr., also appeared. Council discussed procedure and alternatives. Selzer reported that at the conference in Duluth that he attended last week, one item of discussion included the proposition that cities and private enterprise should be working together for the betterment of the community, as neither one can carry all the load. Further discussion will be schedule at next Monday's informal mtg. Nancy Stellwagon, 1409 Cedar St., presented a petition from area residents, for sidewalk installation on Davenport St. from h block east of Reno St. east to existing sidewalk; on Pleasant St. between Davenport St. & Cedar St.; and on Cedar St. from Pleasant St. E to existing side- walks. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to receive and file the petition and make it part of the record. Motion carried. Patricia Passmore, Sunrise Village, representing Help for Owners of Mobile Homes, informed Council of the 9/16 public mtg. of the Legislature at Old Capitol at 10 A.M. for input on the Mobile Home Bill #448 and the Landlord/Tenant Bill #525. Summary of any statements must be sent to the Ia. Legislative Service Bureau in Des Moines, for those planning to speak. Their organization would appreciate Council's taking a stand on this legislation. She also notified Council of the deteriorated condition of Scott Blvd. Public Works Dir. Plastino explained maintenance arrange- ments. Darrold Burkett commented that the concrete trucks working on the Legion Rd. paving had contributed to the break-up of the road. City Mgr. Berlin advised that the property owner there did not want to consider being annexed to Iowa City. Ms. Passmore questioned whether or not representatives of their group would be arrested if they go into mobile • acil Activities Sept. 6, 1977 Page 2 home parks to talk to people about the previously mentioned legislation. City Atty. Hayek advised that police should not arrest without a warrant from a magistrate, unless there is disorderly conduct. Clemens Erdahl appeared on this same issue. City Mgr. Berlin stated that the Atty. would prepare a written legal opinion on what the action of the police should be. Harry Baum, 530 Ronalds St., called attention to the memo written by Housing & Inspection Servs. Dir. Kucharzak conc. the budget projections to administer Proposed Chap. 9.31, suggesting that the figures presented were misleading to the public. Mayor Neuhauser asked if he would discuss this at the public hearing to be held on the 13th, and Baum agreed. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed the wk. of 9/6-10/77 as Union Label Wk. Atty. Hinman, for Don Dukes dba/Serendipity, 1310 Highland Ct., requested approval of a Class C Liquor Control License. City Clerk Abbie Stolfus advised that it was in order. Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, that the following items and recomm. in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 8/23/77, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Bd. of Adjust. -8/10/77; Riverfront Comm. -8/24/71; Library Bd. of Trustees -1/28/77 & 8/17/77; Resources Conserv. Comm. -1/26/77 & 8/9/71. Permit Res., Res. Bk. 42, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. #77- 357, p. 725, Approving Class C Beer Permit application and Res. #77-358, p. 726, Approving Class C Beer Sunday Sales Permit applica- tion for Quik Trip #503, 123 W. Benton. Res. #77-359, p. 727, Approving Class C Liquor License application for Robin Hood Room, Mall Shopping Center. Res. #77-360, p. 728, Approving Class C Liquor License application for Lazy Leopard Lounge, 122 Wright St. Res. #77-361, p. 729, Approving Cigarette Permits. Res. #77-362, p. 730, Approving Class C Liquor License application for Serendipity, 1310 Highland Ct. Correspondence: City Atty. Hayek, letters re Mt. Prospect Add. Pt. IV; leasing of sts. & alleys for commercial purposes conc. U.R.; cutoff date for General Obligation Bond Issue election. Jerry Cilek, commending City staff; Ross Randall, re Old Capitol Criterium bicycle race; referred to City Mgr. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Regarding the procedure for Mt. Prospect, Addn. IV, the City Atty. asked that the new preliminary plat be reviewed by P&Z and their recomm. given to Council. Sr. Planner Don Schmeiser was present for the discus- sion & advised that it would be at least 2 wks. before the item appeared on Council agenda. City Mgr. Berlin noted that the report on the whole question of the integrity of the zoning ord. as it relates to setbacks and the possible amendment to allow requests such as Hochstetler's, would be forthcoming from P&Z. • CoiiFicil Activities Sept. 6, 1977 Page 3 Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to set public hearing on 10/4/77 for adoption of the Model Code for Energy Conservation in New Building Construction, developed by the Building Officials & Code Administrators International, Inc., with additions as presented and recomm. by the Resources Conserv. Comm. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Neuhauser announced a vacancy on the Housing Comm. for an unexpired term ending 5/1/79, appointment to be made at the 10/11/77 mtg. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Selzer, to approve the Mayor's appointment of Kent Angerer, 1231 E. College, to the Resources Conserv. Comm., for an unexpired term ending 1/1/79. Motion carried. City Atty. Hayek stated that he would have the memo on conflict of interest in connection with the urban renewal proj. in a couple weeks. He informed Council that 9/13 would be the last date the City could advise the bonding atty. about selling bonds for the police facility, and 9/29 is the cutoff date to place the bond issue question on the 11/8 ballot. There was further discussion of procedure. Information on mushrooms, as requested by a citizen, can be obtained from the Botany Dept. at the University, Johnson Co. Health Dept. or the Extension Serv. Plastino will check on hours the street sweeper is working downtown. It was pointed out that in answer to the comments of a'majority of people in the Peoples Guide & Survey who requested rest - rooms downtown, that provisions will be made in the Parking Ramp, the Sr. Citizens Center and the Library for public restrooms. Kucharzak explained the distribution of the newsletter "The Building Line", which will provide information for all building and real estate people. Plastino reported that legal descriptions are being written for right- of-way of Scott Blvd., and they will be approaching property owners about giving the land to the City. Plastino also commented on the scheduling of repair of bridges. A consultant's report will advise replacement of the Court/Muscatine bridge (on bus -route) which will use the $275,000 budgeted this year. He suggested that Council might want to do Governor St. Bridge immediately, and budget additional money in FY79 for Court/Muscatine. Councilman Balmer called attention to the letter from City Atty. Hayek relative to his question as to whether or not the City could purchase plumbing supplies directly from Plumbers Supply Co., in which he has an ownership interest. The legal staff has concluded that there was a conflict of interest. In the future Iowa City will have to buy from individual plumbing concerns, or use the sealed bid method. Council commended Councilman Balmer for bringing the matter up. It was pointed out that Wilbert Frantz had advised that he had con- siderable land down by Sycamore St. that he would sell for less that the figure given for purchase of the Showers' property. The City has entered into an option for Showers and would lose $5,000 if they did not exercise it. Mr. Frantz will be asked to make the City a proposal. City Mgr. Berlin presented a request to the Highway Comm. and the City from E -J Corp. (Howard Johnsons) on N. Dodge for approval of use of 1 • Clocil Activities Sept. 6, 1977 Page 4 highway right-of-way for a sewage line for the Racquet Club. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to approve the request. Motion carried unanimously. Atty. Hayek explained the need to clarify action on the Ord. amending the Home Rule Charter in Sec. 3. Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, that the Clerk correct the 8/30/77 minutes to reflect that the original ord. was tabled, and the substitute ord. was deferred for one week. Motion carried. The public hearing to rezone a tract of land to a CH Zone was opened and closed as no one appeared for discussion. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-363, Res. Bk. 42, pp. 731-732, TO ACCEPT THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF A 2.7 -ACRE TRACT located west of Hwy. 1 and Dane's Dairy and contiguous to the south City limits. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Sr. Planner Schmeiser explained staff concern re this matter and asked that Council not consider rezoning until after the annexation has been completed. Mayor Neuhauser declared the public hearing on the State Transit System Program open. Public Works Dir. Plastino pointed out 2 additions: Repair Maintenance of Vehicles - $61,000, and Wages of Temporary Employees - $12,000. .Robt..Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Rd., expressed his desire to eliminate portions of the proposed application. Several Councilmembers commented on evening service. Public hearing closed. Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, that the ORD. AMENDING ORD. #76- `" 2807, THE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT ORD. be considered and given 2nd vote .for passage., Motion carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that ords. must be considered and voted on for passage at 2 Council mtgs. prior to the mtg. at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that 'the second consideration and vote be waived, and that the ord. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that ORD. #77-2858, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 163-164, AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOME - RULE CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY PROVIDING THAT INITIATIVE OR REFERENDUM PROPOSALS BE HELD AT REG. CITY OR GENERAL ELECTIONS WHICH NEXT OCCUR MORE THAN TWENTY-FIVE (25) DAYS AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE APPROPRIATE PERIOD FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND AMENDING SEC. 7.05(B) THEREOF be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll r. call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. } Moved by Ferret, seconded by Balmer, that the rule requiring that ords. must be considered and voted on for passage at 2 Council mtgs. prior to the mtg. at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the 1st and 2nd consideration and vote be waived, and that the ords. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote • C0Rcil Activities Sept. 6, 1977 Page 5 unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that ORD. #77-2859, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 165-169, ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BLDG. CODE EDITED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BLDG. OFFICIALS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE & SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; TO REPEAL ORDS. #2709 & #75-2775, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS ENFORCEMENT -- ORD. #77-2860, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 170-171, ADOPTING THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BLDGS., 1976 EDITION, AS PREPARED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BLDG. OFFICIALS WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCE- MENT THEREOF & PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF & REPEALING ORD. #2712 -- ORD. #77-2861, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 172-173, ADOPTING THE 1976 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BLDG. OFFICIALS & WESTERN FIRE CHIEFS ASSOC.; REPEALING ORD. #2711; TO PROVIDE REGS. GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS ENFORCEMENT -- ORD. #77-2862, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 174-187, ADOPTING THE 1975 EDITION OF THE NATL. ELECTRICAL CODE WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS & AMENDMENTS THERETO; REPEALING CHAP. 9.20 OF THE MUN. CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER IN LIEU THEREOF -- and ORD. #77-2863, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 188-191, ADOPTING THE 1976 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO; REPEALING ORD. #2708, AND PROVIDING FOR ITS ENFORCEMENT be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-364, Res. Bk. 42, pp. 733-741, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FY77 STREET FINANCE REPORT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-365, Res. Bk. 42, p. 742, AUTHORIZING CITY MGR. TO CONSUMMATE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 126 S. GILBERT ST., IOWA CITY, IA. Robt. Welsh appeared. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer. Nays: Vevera. Res. adopted, 6/1. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, that the rule requiring that ords. must be considered and voted on for passage at 2 Council mtgs. prior to the mtg. at which it is to be finally passed and suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that the substitute ORD. #2864, Bk. 11, pp. 192-193, REPEALING ELECTION PROCEDURES IN ARTICLE III OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE INCONSISTENCIES BETWEEN ARTICLE III OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER AND CHAPTER 376, CITY ELECTIONS OF THE 1977 IOWA CODE, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 7/0. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the ord. be finally adopted at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Nays: Selzer. Ord. adopted, 6/1. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to defer ORD. AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCE ORD. BY REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO AND EXPENDITURES BY A POLITICAL.COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING OR OPPOSING A BALLOT ISSUE AND BY IMPOSING LIMITATIONS ON THE AMOUNT AN INDIVIDUAL OR COMMITTEE CONTRIBUTES TO A POLITICAL COMM. FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING OR OPPOSING A BALLOT ISSUE until information presented by Councilman Perret has been distributed. Motion carried, 7/0. • Ouncil Activities Sept. 6, 1977 Page 6 Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret to adjourn the mtg. Motion carried unanimously, 10:30 P.M. MARY C. NUWUSER, MTYOR ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK i INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 29, 1977 1:30 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Vevera, Perret (1:35 P.M.). ABSENT: Balmer, Selzer. Tape recorded on Reels #77- 26 & #77-28. w re no ec on g Formal meeting's agenda as requested by the owner. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Schreiber, Hayek, Brei, Schmeiser, Kushnir, Boothroy, Dayton, Plastino, Dietz, Kraft, Geshwiler. City Attorney Hayek was present to explain problems which had occurred concerning the initiative proposal. He stated the certificate of suf- ficiency had been signed on August 10 but notarized on August 11. The initiative petitions should have been filed on July 20, but due to a miscalculation, were filed on July 21. He pointed out the deadlines involved: Council must have 60 days after the petitions have proved sufficientin order to consider the proposal, and there must be 30 clear days after the 60 before the election at which the proposal would be submitted to the voters. Due to the miscalculation and incorrect certi- ficate, the initiative proposal would miss this November's election. City Attorney Hayek suggested that Council pass an ordinance which would change the period between Council consideration and the election from 30 ' -:'days. to 25 days. He stated he would bring this matter up for Council's '1st consideration at the Formal meeting. A memo from Assistant City Attorney Kushnir to Hayek which included attachments and the proposed ..,.,. 'ordinance was distributed. .,. r:...�.. /- ... ....:Mayor Neuhauser asked that future proposed ordinances come to Council in their original form with the portion to be deleted "x -ed" out and the proposed wording to be typed in italics. City Manager Berlin announced ,.....:. .discussion concerning A.T.S. was taken off today's agenda due to Mr. ' Narvisson's illness. r ZONING APPLICATIONS 's1 ' Senior Planners Don Schmeiser and Doug Boothroy were present for discus- sion.. BDI 2nd Addition - The agreement with the developer includes a provision t whereby Lot 5 will not be developed until it has been properly subdivided. The developer has further agreed that there can be a ' secondary means of access with Heinz Road so that Heinz Road will connect with Scott Blvd. It was decided that P&Z Commission should discuss the necessity of overwidth paving on the street extension. Hawkeye Heights - The street and other public improvements have been completed and accepted. Everything is ready for Council's approval. There a obj ti s to allowin this matter to be on the w re no ec on g Formal meeting's agenda as requested by the owner. • Iormal Meeting August 29, 1977 Page 2 Barker 1st Addition - P&Z Commission's contingencies included: (1) compliance o Stormwater Management Ordinance, and (2) dedication of 50'x100' triangle for future extension of Willow Creek Drive. D.O.T. has agreed that the extension of Willow Creed Drive via the triangle would be better than their present plans; however, they haven't put it in writing. Schmeiser felt D.O.T. would install the frontage road but there was no guarantee it would be according to City's standards. He further stated approval of this subdivision would come after rezoning and annexation. COUNCIL TIME deProsse asked that City staff check into the allegation made by a citizen that park property is being used for access to Hickory Hill Park. City Manager Berlin stated he would ask City Engineer Dietz to check it out. The City Manager informed Council the Res. Authorizing the City Manager to Exercise Option to Purchase Tract know as Showers Estate would be on the agenda for the Formal meeting. Mayor Neuhauser pointed out the memo from Thea Sando regarding the tours of senior citizen centers in Minneapolis and Muscatine. Perret expressed interest in attending. Concerning the City's financial expenditures, Foster pointed out he did not use the registration fee for E.P.A. Convention on Recycling in Chicago, as he did not go. Vevera also stated he would be returning a portion of his expenses from what was used for the Mayor's Convention in Tuscon which he attended. As per Vevera's request, City Manager Berlin will find out if the appraised value of Ferson Avenue is what staff recommended. Mayor Neuhauser stated she would like to discuss the Airport Master Plan with the Airport Commission as to its objectives, how it will fit in with the City's Comprehensive Plan, and how it fits in with the regional airport study. There were no objections to scheduling it for an Informal Council meeting. Council discussed the Resolution which would change the amount of liability insurance on taxicabs. Foster recommended having.$50,000 for personal injury for 1 person, $100,000 for personal injury for more than 1 person, and $25,000 for property damage. Mayor Neuhauser expressed concern about the character of taxicab drivers. As the City might be in the position of subsidizing taxicab businesses, it would be the City's responsibility that responsible drivers be operating ` cabs. Council came to the consensus to have Legal staff research as to the possibility of regulating or licensing taxicab drivers. 'The majority of Councilmembers present was in favor of having the City Manager contact the Chamber of Commerce in response to their letter, to see if they would be interested in matching City funds for the coop _ advertising program developed by the IA Dev. Comm. There was a brief discussion of curb cuts. Public Works Director Plastino indicated as the money becomes available, the curb cuts will be made. When asked about method of recording Executive Sessions, Council agreed they wanted the City Clerk to take notes and also to tape if allowed by law. Con- cerning oiling of streets, Public Works Director Plastino indicated Riverside Drive and Foster Road will be oiled in the very near future, 4" and other streets would be oiled when money becomes available. • Informal Meeting August 29, 1977 Page 3 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT SPECIFICATIONS Public Works Director Plastino discussed events leading up to the present stormwater management ordinance and presented slides concerning erosion. He stated a letter was sent to local developers concerning erosion responsibility, and the proposal agreed upon was that developers would be responsible up until the lot was sold. The proposed ordinance amends this portion of the Stormwater Management Ordinance. He informed Council the design standards should be accepted after passage of this ordinance. Council asked that Public Works not approve of Windsor Heights until they have approved the design standards. WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT Public Works Director Plastino stated the purpose of the following presentation was to answer previous questions Council had on the Waste Water Treatment Plant. City Engineer Dietz explained the importance of choosing a site location for the plat as soon as possible was due to the facts that: (1) As it ties into the River Corridor Sewer Study, the City would be eligible to apply for a grant from the D.E.Q. to construct the plant. The application for the grant requires site location. (2) In order to begin design of the plant, it is necessary to know the location. Community Development Director Kraft presented graphs depicting projections for the years 2000 and 2030 concerning increase of dwelling units by years; population by years, and average people per dwelling unit. He indicated the means by which the figures were obtained. Regarding dwelling units, there were two projections: the number of people in r each unit could continue to decrease due to subsidized housing to elderly, decline in birth rate, and change of living habits or it could rise slightly due to the increase in the cost of housing. He explained benefits and disadvantages for constructing the plant at each of the proposed sites. After further discussion, Kraft explained the North site would be the best choice for the plant due to the fact that it -could accommodate 40,000 more people than the predicted population of Iowa City in 2030, it would be cheaper to develop (in terms of streets, water lines, etc.), and would have a higher density of service. Plastino briefly discussed solids handling. He informed Council that the U of 'I is working on a plan whereby they will handle their own water solid waste. This plan should be completed by late November. Other discussion centered on the memo from Plastino concerning advantages and disadvantages of using alum, recycling of alum, and archaeological finds. It was the consensus of Council.to set a public hearing to obtain input from citizens as to their preference of the three proposed sites for the waste water treatment plant. The meeting adjourned at 3:55 P.M. 7 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 19, 1977 1:30 P.M. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: September 19, 1977, 1:30 P.N., Conference Room at the Civic Center. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Selzer, Balmer, Foster, Vevera, Perret, deProsse. ABSENT: None. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Details tape-recorded on Reels #28 and N30. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber, Eggers, Dietz, Mose, Schmeiser. EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn to executive session to discuss appointments to the Board of Electrical Examiners and the Committee ` on -Community Needs. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Council - members present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn to informal discussion. Motion carried unanimously. ZONING APPLICATIONS `Senior Planner Don Schmeiser present for discussion. Sturg is Corners Subdivision - Because of signatures still to be provided, this will e deferred. y; ? AGENDA -;,Saxi Ordinance Amendment City Manager Neal Berlin explained that the Taxi r nance was not clear regarding licenses for charter opera- tions, and the amendment would clarify this. v ;Bids on=Ralston Creek`Projects - Bids were higher than the engineer's =::est mate because more ewatering was necessary than previously estimated. Funding is available. f Bus Depot - Short discussion held on future plans. Ferson Avenue Vacation - Discussion held on value of the land. Appraisal ,costs will.be investigated by the City Manager. Deletion from Consent Calendar - City Clerk Stolfus advised that Item $r s ou ee ete , as public hearing on the Energy Code had a already been set. • Informal Meeting ~ Sept. 19, 1977 Page 2 a ISSUES AND ALTERNATIVES -COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ISSUE: What balance of modes of transportation should Iowa City encourage through budgeting and land use planning? No change in alternatives. ISSUE: What policy should the City establish regarding the construction of new arterial streets? No change in alternatives. ISSUE: What policy should the City establish regarding the widening of existing arterial streets? In alternative N3, add the words, 'in neighborhood resi- dential areas'. ISSUE: How should the City protect residential areas from inappropriate levels of through traffic? Alternative N3 deleted. ISSUE: What policy should the City follow in regard to residential parking? - Alternative added, 'Restrict parking to one side in residential streets'. :.ISSUE: In what manner should the City attempt to increase intersection safety and efficiency? N4 deleted. ru: - r ISSUE: What should the City policy be in regard to pedestrian traffic? No change in alternatives. ar^" ISSUE: What other alternatives should the City explore to solve traffic problems? y Add words, 'encourage' and 'citywide' to alternative H1. _ ISSUE: What should be the City policy regarding bikeways? #4 was deleted. ISSUE: What measures can the City follow to protect residents and their property from flood waters along Ralston Creek? Consultants are studying this now. a Informal Meeting Sept. 19, 1977 Page 3 ISSUE: How can the City encourage tree plantings? Planning and Zoning Commission is presently reviewing this ordinance. Alternatives q2, N3, and N5 were deleted. Alternative N6 should be for both public and private plantings. ISSUE: How can the City preserve prime agricultural land? No changes. ISSUE: How can the City assist in providing a quality environment along the Iowa River? IA report has already been made on this. Delete H4. ISSUE: How can the City provide for the protection of natural areas? No changes. MORMON TREK BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT City Engineer Gene Dietz was present to answer questions about the project. Council discussed installation of sidewalk/bikepath policy. The ;first 4' bikepath will be installed in the project, and second 4' sidewalk will be assessed to property owners as properties develop. He will advise the Ty'n Cae subdividers to install their 4' sidewalk now. COUNCIL TIME Traffic�ig r__intendent Retiring - Vacancy will be filled by reorganization odepartment. Transit Drivers - Many resigning because of reduced overtime, but no ,.' specialproblems. Rental to Bucs Leathers - This rental occurred before Council's decision ` not to re -rent the modulars. Disposal of Modulars - City Manager Berlin offered several alternatives for use.: Council decided to get rid of the modular buildings on ' Clinton Street as soon as possible, so the City Manager will present alternative methods for disposition. They could be sold at auction. Parking: Penne 's Lot - As soon as the contractor has moved, the lot behind Penney's store will be resurfaced. College Street will be - blocked permanently, as this lot will tie in with the College ' Street lot. Inspector for Li�brar� Buildin Pro'ect - Necessity for this person was qui orned iin a vise tat the City should have someone representing the City, particularly on a major building. This ` could be 'a clerk of the works'. • • Informal Meeting Sept. 19, 1977 Page 4 Bus System Shelters - The Transit Superintendent has received no answer on whether or not UMTA funds can be secured for shelters. Council discussed the options presented in Mose's memo regarding peak service and evening service. Because of unanswered questions, the City Manager asked that discussion be delayed until Mose could be present later in the meeting. ENERGY CONSERVATION Chairman Chuck Denniger of the Commission was present to explain their recommendation and ramifications of the adoption of the Energy Conser- vation Code, which differs in several areas from the State Energy Code, in effect 1/1/78. Because the material is highly technical, the engineer/ architect would have to approve all projects. There is no one on City Staff, at present, capable of checking these requirements, probably only 4 persons in Iowa City with required expertise. The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning provisions would apply to all new buildings of 100,000 cubic feet or greater. All buildings open to the public would be required to bring illumination to stated standards. There will be a workshop for building officials on October 20th. The Federal government predicts a 12% increase in construction costs because of these provisions. The City could do nothing, and the entire burden could be put on the State. LIBRARY BOARD PRESENTATION ON NEW LIBRARY Chairman David Kirkman outlined the planning process and presented a slide presentation which calls attention to some of their problems. Planning approaches include: Determining Service Needs, Establishing Standards, Conducting a Survey, Considering Legal Problems, Planning Public Relations Program, Planning Objectives, Preparing Building Speci- fication; Acquiring the Site, Securing Financing, Choosing the Contractor. They are now working at the Public Relations level. The purpose of this meeting was to get informal agreement from Council to go to the public by October 1978, for a bond issue to finance the building of the Library. A cost projection was estimated at three million dollars. Special language in the contract will protect the City if an architect resigns from the consulting firm. It was suggested that the utilization of the old Library Building be decided on before the bond issue. The Mayor stated that Council should actively solicit interest in the purchase of that site. Kirkman pointed out that there might be some disappointed urban renewal bidders who would be interested. Concern was expressed that the architect should not play too active a role in the selling of the proposal to the public. The Library Board members could learn and present the proposal, the architect present to answer questions. Kirkman cited the need for consideration of a two- story building. The City Manager advised that as soon as the first information is received on the preliminary design from the architect, it should be cleared with the Design Review Committee. Costs of the project should be broken down and provided for the taxpayers. Council discussed whether or not to schedule the bond election with the General Election (November, 1978 ) or to pay for a separate election. Eggers suggested that a summary of arguments for a separate election could be provided. Council will review this memo. • Informal Meeting Sept. 19, 1977 Page 5 OTHER Fire Pumper - City Manager Berlin called attention to the arrival of t e new fire pumper today at the Central Fire Station. Airport - Mayor Neuhauser commented that the Airport Master Plan would be discussed at the Regional Planning Commission tomorrow night, an A- 95 Review. She had wanted discussion of the airport relationship to the Comprehensive Plan, the relationship to the Regional Airport Study, and the objectives of the program before the review. A meeting with the Airport Commission will be scheduled. TRANSIT GRANT APPLICATION To answer the question of how much money was left to use for evening service and peak hour service, Mose explained that it would be approx- imately $100,000. Iowa City is eligible to apply for $200,000, previous items agreed on amount to $103,000 so approximately $100,000 remains to be allocated. The State will reimburse the City for one-half of the operating deficit ($447,000) or the difference between the deficit and the two -mill property tax levy for transit ($241,000) amounting to $206,000. However, the City will apply for $278,000, of which $200,000 could reduce the deficit, except that the City would have to show some } new programs, so $100,000 would be used to do that. Council discussed the alternatives presented, and suggested several combinations for supplying peak hour service and evening service, but could not come to a consensus on a solution. r `'POLITICAL ACTIVITY OF EMPLOYEES .,.lir: :...-. -....^ . City Manager Berlin explained the limitations of the present personnel o policy, the provisions of the State Code, and how the amendment would ° change this for City employees, in regard to employees running for Council. Council agreed that employees should be allowed to run for Council, if a leave of absence was taken when the nomination petition was,; filed in the Clerk's office (they should not have to resign). s' ` There was "a "short dicussion on employee participation on Boards and Commission, and employee participation in campaigning. An amendment as agreed upon will be drafted for Council review. Meeting adjourned, 6:00 P.M. 1j r , x,r INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION O SEPTEMBER 23, 1977 4:00 11. M. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: September 23, 1911, at 4:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Details tape-recorded on Reel N77-30. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, deProsse, Selzer, Balmer, Perret, Vevera, Foster. ABSENT: None. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Hayek, Stolfus, Mose, Schreiber, Seydel, Kucharzak. OTHERS PRESENT: Housing Comm.: Branson, Hibbs. Harry Baum, Clemens Erdahl; Landlord-Tenant Initiative Ord. ZONING MORATORIUM Mayor Neuhauser advised that it was her intention to ask at Tuesday's meeting that as part of the preparation for the Comprehensive Plan, the Council schedule a public hearing and all the necessary procedures to have a moratorium on new construction in the Northside area, and at the same time refer the matter to Planning and Zoning. The boundaries of this.area will be clarified. TRANSIT GRANT Council decided to not fund the Transit Garage Site Feasibility Study. A majority of Councilmembers approved adding the Evening Service, 1-hour %headways; and additional peak hour service. ' -LANDLORD/TENANT ORDINANCE The Mayor requested that the vote to set election wuld be at the October 4th ` meeting, 'and it should be added to the agenda then. ,. Housing Comm. Chairman Bob Hibbs called attention to their minutes of September 21, and passed out copies. They recommended not approving the proposed Landlord-Tenant Ordinance and gave their reasoning. They requested an opportunity to discuss the Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code at a 'later date: Concerning the allocation of Housing Units, the Commission supported the projects and urged that the City make available staff assistance for these projects. Housing Commission member Steve Lombardi read his statement explaining his abstaining from the vote on the proposed initiative ordinance. � City 'Attorney Hayek stated that their study noted serious legal problems - with the ordinance, and did not think it would be beneficial to debate the merits of the ordinance, suggesting that the voters consider the legal merits and the policy merits. Statements by Harry Baum, Mark Deatherage and Clemens Erdahl were presented, IF • • Informal Meeting Sept. 23, 1977 Page 2 Items discussed included: (1) 9.31.7, a point of contention, discussion whether or not it could be clarified so that it would be limited to apply to the Housing Code only, and whether the amendment would be 'substantial'. Wording of the repealer clause was explained. (2) City power under Section 9 of Chapter 413 Housing law. The question presented on what the City's role would be if t erg a was a dispute over lease provisions in Landlord/Tenant Ordinance, was discussed. (3) Section 9.31.7, interpretation for 'this chapter'. (4) Whether or not the City has the right to write the lease; Purpose of the check -list; and City role concerning sublease provisions. Mayor. Neuhauser commented that it was the obligation of the Council to inform the people of Iowa City why certain provisions are in and if they are justifiable, and to discuss each Councilmember's vote on the question. Concern was expressed over the escalation of rents, then possible request for rent -control. Need for consideration of the long-term ramifications, also in area of loans, was mentioned. Kucharzak distributed a draft of the rent -withholding for Chapter 9.30.14 Housing Occupancy and Maintenance Code. Meeting adjourned, 5:45 P.M. ItN� r .l n 1 I i I