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Home My WebLink About1977-09-27 Minutes Numbered0 n u COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 27, 1977 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. Council mtg., 9/27/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Schreiber, Stolfus, Hayek, Kraft, Dietz, Plastino, Schmeiser. Bd. & Comm. members present: P&Z: Jane Jakobsen. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Details taped on Reel f77-29. Ken Kinvon. 1628 Hollywood Blvd., questioned the status of acquisition of an airplane for the Airport memorial. City Mgr. Berlin explained that a decision would be reached at the mtg. to be held on 9/28 with the Airport Comm. & Proj. Green. 3 7y/ Ira Bolnick, 525 Iowa Ave., presented comments on the proposed amend- ment to the Campaign Finance Ord. and argued in favor of disclosure requirement for ballot issues. .37-Y.2 Mayor Neuhauser advised that Council would take up consideration of the Landlord/ Tenant initiative ord. at this time. 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 first and second consideration and vote be waived, and the ord. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to finally adopt the ORD. TO IMPLEMENT THE PURPOSES OF THE MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS, TO CLARIFY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF LANDLORDS AND TENANTS AND TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HOUSING, TO PROVIDE TENANTS WITH SECURITY OF TENURE AND TO PROTECT THEM FROM RETALIATION, AND TO PROTECT TENANTS AND OTHERS FROM DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING TRANSACTIONS. Those appearing were Bob Hibbs, 606 Reno; Harry Baum; Clemens Erdahl, 1218 E. College. Councilmembers explained their proposed votes. Roll call on adoption of Ord.: Ayes: deProsse, Perret. Nays: Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Ord. not adopted, 2/5. City Atty. Hayek advised that, as a matter of record only, it would be appropriate to adopt by motion a direction to the City Clerk to contact the Johnson County Comm. of ' Elections, and take the necessary steps to have the ord. placed on the ballot for 11/8/17, as provided for by the Iowa City Charter. It was so moved by Foster, seconded by Perret. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Mayor Neuhauser suggested that local landlords and apartment owners adopt a code of ethics including provisions from the Landlord/Tenant Ord. and use a seal of approval for those who comply. 3 7y3 City Clerk Abbie Stolfus asked that a Res. to Issue Cigarette Permit be added to the Consent Calendar. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, that the following items and recomms. in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Off. Actions, reg, Council mtg., 9/13/77, subj, to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. • Council Activities Sept. 27, 1977 Page 2 Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Parks and Rec. Comm.-9/14/77;ZP&Z ' 3 7,1y Comm. -9/15/77;4 Library Bd. of Trustees-8/25/77;4Civil Serv. Comm.- a 371-5' 7/15/77 7HS- 7/15/77 & 9/6/77, s s7N6 Permit Res.; Res. Bk. 42, as 382, p. 765, Approving Class B #77-383, p. 766, Approving Cla cation for Ken's Pizza Parlor, p. 767, Approving Class C Beer Market, 1603 Muscatine Ave. R C Liquor Control License appli Highland Ct. Res. #77-385A, p recomm. by City Clerk: Res. #77 - Beer Permit application and Res. ss d Beer Sunday Sales Permit appli- 1950 Lower Muscatine. Res. #77-384. Permit application for Watt's Food s. #77-385, p. 768, Approving Class ation for Jimbo's Lounge, 1210 769, Approving Cigarette Permit. Motions: Approval of d sbursements for the period 7/1-31/77, in the amount of $1,230,856.78, as recomm. by Finance Dir., subj. to audit. Approval of Petition for Suspension or Remission of Taxes for Opal D. Hochstetler, 808 6th Ave., as recomm. by City Clerk & City Atty. 3750 3 7S/ Correspondence: Richard A. Lahr, Sec. of Bd, of Education, re 3 7sy Bd.'s appointment to the Parks & Rec. Comm. for 77-78 school yr. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. ste;f aq04* Council noted the recomms. from the P&Z Comm. to approve final plat of Village Green Sou h and from the Parks & Rec. Comm. cont. the Showers property Concern over the condition of the floor of the Summit St. Bridge was dissed. The City Mgr. advised that after 10/18, the new Housing, Occupanscucy & Maintenance Code setting minimum standards for housing would be scheduled for discussion. In the meantime the Bd. of Housing Appeals will review it and make a recommendation. 375S Mayor Neuhauser asked for consideration of an interim ord. necessary to prepare for the new zoning ord. which is a part of the Ccmprehensive Plan. She called attention to the map presented which outlimed the 2 areas where building permit issuance would be restricted. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing on 10/25/77 at 7:30 P.M., and to refer to the Planning and Zoning Comm., an interim ord. to restrict the issuance of permits on new and expansion construction, excluding single family residential housing, in the 2 areas on the map, to be in effect until 5/31/78, or until a new zoning ord. and map are adopted, whichever comes first. Motion carried unanimously. Atty. Hayek advised that the City did have authority to set a moratorium, and would not be liable for change in property values. P&Z Comm'r. Jane Jakobsen was present for discussion. Geo. McCormick, 230 Fairchild, appeared speaking in favor of a discussion on a moratorium, citing problems with parking spaces. 3 74r6 City Mgr. Berlin advised that the recomms. on the urban renewal bids from the Staff, additional information and clarification as presented, and minutes of the mtgs. would be included in the Friday packet. He will make provisions for holding the 10/3 informal mtg. in a more suitable location than the Conference Room. 3 3-57 • • Council Activities Sept. 27, 1977 Page 3 A problem with lines of vehicles waiting to be weighed at the landfill was reported. The City Mgr. will check on other possible procedures that might be used. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, to direct the City Mgr. to investigate other acquisition of property for Hickory Hill Pk. Motion carried unanimously. As a report from Staff will be included in the Friday packet, Council decided not to discuss the Hy -Vee matter, but the developer will be notified when it is to be discussed. Public hearing on the 3 proposed sites for the Waste Water Treatment Plant was held. Comm. Dev. Dir. Kraft gave a brief presentation, and City Engr. Dietz answered questions. Others appearing were: Arie Kroeze, 10 Princeton Ct., Ms. Hull, and Atty. Jay Honohan, representing Art & Joyce Campbell. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the ORD. AMENDING THE MUN. CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IA, BY ADDING AN EXEMPTION FOR CHARTER TRANSP. FROM THE TAXICAB ORD. REGULATIONS TO CHAP. 5.16.1(h) OF THE MUN. CODE be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Motion carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. City Atty. Hayek briefly explained coverage of the proposed ord. 3758 375 ` 3760 . 376/ Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-386, Res: Bk. 42, pp. 770-775, RELEASING THE MELROSE CORP. FROM CERTAIN TERMS OF A SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT UPON THE DEPOSIT OF ESCROW MONIES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. This Res. is in reference to an agreement with "The Westwinds" subdivision. 3 76_: Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-387, Res. Bk. 42, pp. 776-777, ACCEPTING WORK ON THE FY78 LANDFILL EXCAVATION PROJ. as done by Barkers Inc. of Iowa City, Ia. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 3 76 Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, 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. as requested by Sr. Planner Schmeiser. Motion carried, 7/0. 3 76S Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to approve the submission for the St. Transit Grant Assistance which will include estimated costs for: Evening Service, $28,000; Additional Peak Service, $24,000; SEATS Hand- icapped and Elderly, $28,000; SEATS After -Hours Taxi Service, $2,000; Transit Marketing Program, $10,000; 2 -Way radios, $3,000; Kneeling Apparatus, $3,000; Replacement Bus, $8,000. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Copies of the application will be included in next Friday's packet. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Balmer, to adopt the RES. AMENDING PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS WITH REGARD TO IMPROPER POLITICAL ACTIVITY, AND AMENDING RES. #76-238. David Loney, 200 S. Summit, appeared and City Atty. Hayek responded to his questions. Council discussed content • • Council Activities Sept. 27, 1977 Page 4 of the proposed Res. and disagreed with several portions of it. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to defer the Res. so that it could be redrafted. Motion carried, 7/0. 376 7 Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, to rec. and file the letters from Atty. Jay Honohan, re Waste Water Treatment Plant; and Ira Bolnick and Robt. Hibbs re Landlord/Tenant Ord. Motion carried, 7/0. _ 3 76R Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adjourn the mtg. Motion carries, 7/0. (10:00 P.M.) �I•Pa,LU �� '�L��4 LLQI�1.1.41t t MARY C. NJAUSLK, MAYOR !'Q i DATE: September 23, 1977 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from City Manager regarding citizens advisory committee (dated October 6, 1976) as requested by the City Council. 3 76`/ Memorandum from Housing Coordinator regarding open house and dedication ceremony of Autumn Park. 3770 Copy of draft Housing Occupancy and Maintenance Code 9.30 3 7Zi Copy oFda At'Reml W%khh pGocQE. C1 .3c, I 377/A States presented at the tenant -landlord ordinance hearing on September 13, 1977. 3 772 Memoranda from the Director of Public Works: a. Market/Jefferson Couplet Signalization 3 773 b. Engineer's estimate for elevator at the Rec Center 3779Y Copy of letter sent to sidewalk petitioners by the Director of Public Works. Copy of letter from City Manager regarding jet plane sent to Project GREEN and the Airport Commission. 3 776 Annual Report for Friends of the Children's Museum 3777 Minutes of staff meeting, September 21, 1977. —1778 Housing and Inspection Services monthly report for August 1977. 3779 Article, "Why Home Prices are Soaring." 3 780 Data Sheet, "Center for Retarded Citizens." 3 '7S/ -1 Memo from City Clerk regarding council election. 3 7 8 2 Letter from Department of Transportation with notice of public hearing. Material from Iowa 1City Public Library. 3 $ y 3 SdA�emt\ grot 4PON ARRI�$AUiL, COOkd. (2:tl12SA,1S r�04Svr1G�C�FJ �t� QE tEfJFN�JiANOOQd, m;ii }iuE oka. 3795 l.E9A1 pPiN� a�. �. � ,; -•imc . S11P1'°R�"^''`�- �PeuMem{5 R£ inAm3 l Q nmdPal d ur� o rL& . 379 b Zowp, 1 � AMo L� COrnmv . mm -a -{' &o 9/21 17 7 3787 ` r. CRY of oowaCi! EN/rUNRANDUM TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet DATE: September 23, 1977 Memorandum from City Manager regarding citizens advisory committee (dated October 6, 1976) as requested by the City Council. 3797 Memorandum from Housing Coordinator regar"Ing open house and dedication ceremony of Autumn Park. 3770 Copy of draft Housing Occupancy and Maintenance Code 9.30 3 77/ QOF!S of dCLAk'Rt MI tal5thh GodE ct.30, 14 377/A States presented at the tenant -landlord ordinance hearing on September 13, 1977. Memoranda from the Director of Public Works: 3 772 a. Market/Jefferson Couplet Signalization 3 773 b. Engineer's estimate for elevator at Che Rec Center -37741 Copy of letter sent to sidewalk petitioners by the Director of Public Works. 3775 Copy of letter from City Manager regarding jet plane sent to Project GREEN and the Airport Commission.-• 3776 Annual Report for Friends of the Children's Museum 3777 Minutes of staff meeting, September 21, 1977. 3 7 78 Housing and Inspection Services monthly report for August 1977. 3779 Article, "Why Home Prices are Soaring." -1780 Data Sheet, "Center for Retarded Citizens." 3 79/ ,Memo from City Clerk regarding council election. 3702 Letter from Department of Transportation with notice7. public hearing. Material from Iowa City Public Library. 3 7 8i 3 SAAtzrAfmt iROnt �\AQtitf$Al1M) COORA. CCd*jzev.S AoUzolo C'Sttq&J QE tENgN1I�AN(II°�Q INiiiAAioE ohA. 3785 �£gA1 p�ilJim. hu �{ .�:U,..IMc. su�a2TaM[�„ e�AeJiMPM�S R£. -fFm l b"AtmdQxm iatinrEU Orin.. 37810 �Owq OA,� }�ov4 w q CD�nmL . YNrMu e� !1� Cl/21 17 7 3787