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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-09-27 Council MinutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 27, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. Council mtg�/27/7/, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Kon Kinyon questioned the status of acquisition of an airplane for the Airport memorial, & City Mgr. Berlin responded. Ira Bolnick presented comments on the proposed amendment to the Campaign Finance Ord. and argued in favor of disclosure requirement for ballot issues. 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 �t THEM FROM RETALIATION, AND TO PROTECT TENANTS AND ,6 OTHERS FROM. DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING TRANSACTIONS. Those appearing were Bob Hibbs, Harry Baum, Clemens Erdahl. Councilmembers explained their proposed t 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 t the necessary steps to have the ord. placed on the ballot for 11/8/77, as provided for by the Iowa ;r City .Charter. ..It was so moved by, Foster, seconded by Perret: Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. 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: n Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 9/13/77, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. ' Minutes of Ods. & Comms.: Parks and Rec. ` Comm,-9/14/77; P&Z Comm.-9/15/77; Library Bd. x of Trustees-8/25/71; Civil Serv. Comm.- 7/15/77 & 9/6/77. ?r ,: Permit Res.; Res. Bk. 42, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. N77-382, p. 765, Approving Class B Beer Permit application and Res. #77- 383, p. 766, Approving Class B Beer Sunday Sales Permit application for Ken's Pizza Parlor, 1950 Lower Muscatine. Res. #77-384, p. 767, Approving Class C Beer Permit applica- tion for Watt's Food Market, 1603 Muscatine Ave. Res. #77-385, p. 768, Approving Class C Liquor Control License application for Jimbo's Lounge, 1210 Highland Ct. Res. #77- 385A, p. 769, Approving Cigarette Permit. Motions: Approval of disbursements 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 as recomm. by City Clerk & City Atty. Correspondence: Richard A. Lahr, Sec. of Bd. of Education, re Bd.'s appointment to the Parks & Rec. Comm. for 77-78 school yr. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. '- 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. P&Z Comm'r. ' ;1 Jane Jakobsen & Geo. McCormick appeared. 7 AA Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, to direct the City Mgr. to investigate other acquisi- tion of property for Hickory Hill Pk. Motion t carried unanimously. r,,.. Public hearing on the 3 proposed sites for the " Waste Water Treatment Plant was held. Comm. Dev. Dir. Kraft and City Engr. Dietz answered questions. Others appearing were: Arie Kroeze, Ms. Hull, and Atty. Jay Honohan, representing Art ,& Joyce Campbell. +t i 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. i" 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 Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt A RES. #77-386, Res. Bk. 42, pp. 770-775, RELEASING THE MELROSE CORP. FROM CERTAIN TERMS OF A SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT (WESTWINDS) UPON THE DEPOSIT OF ESCROW MONIES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-387, Res. Bk. 42, pp. 776-777, ACCEPTING WORK ON THE FY78 LANDPILL EXCAVATION PROJ. as done by Barkers Inc. of Iowa City, Ia. Affirmative y„ roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers ' present. Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, to defer the RES. APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LAT 2 OF STURGIS CORNER ADD. SUBMITTED BY SOUTHGATE DEV. CO. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by deprosse, seconded by Ferret, to approve the submission for the St. Transit Grant Assistance which will include estimated costs for: Evening Service, $28,000; Additional Peak Serv., $24,000; SEATS Handicapped and Elderly, $28,000; SEATS After -Hours Taxi Serv., $2,000; Transit Marketing Prog., $10,000; 2 -Way radios, $3,000; Kneeling Apparatus, $3,000; Replacement Bus, $8,000. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. 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 appeared and City Atty. Hayek responded to his questions. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to defer the Res. so that it could be redrafted. Motion carried, 7/0. 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. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adjourn the mtg:Motion carried, 7/0. (10:00 P.M.) For a more detailed & complete description of Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office of City Clerk and Finance Department. s/MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR s(AC _BBILFU�, CITY CLERK �0/11�77 ��to,u.r�.�c►�.en-1 C r i RTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COIL SEPTEMBER 13, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for ssid publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. session, 9/13/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Paul Long presented a letter from the 1st Christian Church re combined Sr. Center -Elderly Housing dev. at Post Off. site. Kirt Simmond, Daum Assn./Burge Coop, requested permission to hang a banner. City Atty. Hayek stated the City's Sign Ord. specifically prohibits banner signs. Sam Farr, Chrm. Riverfront Comm., 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 Comm. 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 Norbeck, 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. N77-366, p. 743, Approving Class C Liquor Control License for Fox Hole, 10S. Gilbert Ct. Res. #77-367,0744, Approving C14Ss 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 Proi. 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 s 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 t 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 rx 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 DALL 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. 8k. 42, pp. 751-754, AUTHORIZING 'y THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, ` IOWA CITY, IA, TO PROVIDE POR BOOKKEEPING AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES FOR THE REHAB. I LOAN PROGRAM. Affirmse roll call vote unanimous, 70all 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/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK W27/77 'f�4;nll I • COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 13, 1977 7:30 P.M. 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. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Schreiber, Stolfus, Hayek. Bd. & Comm. members present: Sam Farr, Riverfront Comm. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Minutes of this meeting are recorded on Reels #77-27 & #77-29. Paul Long, 1817 Kathlin Dr., 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 Comm., presented a Tetter & extended appreciation to Council for their 1st steps on acquisition of the Showers property. Nancy Poulsen, 402 Woodridge Ave., 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 Comm. Motion carried, 7/0. The public hearing was held on disposal of a portion of Ferson Ave. Atty ;Dick Tucker appeared and pointed out that the parcels are 20'x160' instead of 150' and that Parcels C&D were appraised at $20 apiece rather tfiart'$60 as stated on the Resolution. Public hearing closed. " Mayor Neuhauser advised that Item #7, public hearing on Housing Ordinance presented under initiative procedures of the Iowa City Charter, would-be held at this time. Citizens appearing who favored the Ordinance .c were: Jane Vanderbosch, 326 Fairchild, Protective Assn. Tenants; Trudy White, 424 E. Jefferson; Steve Jolstrum & David Boren, 731 Michael St.; Paula; Klein, 617 N. Johnson; Kathleen Muhly, 527 E. College; Kimberly Smith, 628 N. Linn; Valerie Wilk, 130 E. Jefferson, Burkley Apts. Tenant Assn.; Susan Futrell, 433 S. Johnson; Bill Welsh, 720 4th Ave. Place, < Coralville, Tenants United for Action; Alex Lubet, 720 N. Dubuque; Mark ' Deatherage, E 232 Currier Hall, Tenants United for Action; Donn Stanley, 5320 Kate. Daum, Tenants United for Action; Clemens Erdahl, 1218 E. College; Ira Bolnick, 525 Iowa Ave.; David Smithers, 1801 Calvin Ct.; Karen Witske, 130 E. Jefferson; Mr. & Mrs. David Ellis, 1100 Arthur; Connie Oksul, 119, E. College. Those objecting: Jim Shaw, 535 S. i Johnson; Joe Trammel, R.R.5; Wes Fotsch & Bob Johnson, 55 Westgate; Betty'Norbeck, 22 Montrose; and Joseph Baker, 30 S. Governor. Public ..hearing closed. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to receive and a °.file '_all the letters and statements presented. Motion carried, 7/0. City ,Atty. Hayek indicated the legal opinion on the Tenant/Landlord Ord. would,be.ready before next Tuesday. It was decided that Council would have a mtg. on 9/23 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss the matter. r, Jim Donkersloot, 811 E. Fairchild, 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 • Coue Activities Sept. 13, 1977 Page 2 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. #77- 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. r 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. Council noted recomms. from P&Z Comm. for Council to approve the final.: plats of Pepperwood Addn., Pts. 1&2, and Wendram Bluff. The comment expressed by the Parks & Rec. Comm re disappointment in actions 'r taken.by Council conc. Windsor Hgts. Addn. was also recognized. Councilman Balmer complimented the transit dept. for their reduction In overtime. He also commended Councilman Selzer for his thorough _ ..`report'.:on.the Duluth conference. Foster introduced a Res. conc. the IA - IA State football game to be played 9/17/77. Moved by Foster, seconded by Per.ret, to adopt.RES. #77-372, Res. Bk. 42, p. 749, FOR IA -IA STATE FOOTBALL GAME.Affirmative roll call vote Unanimous, 7/0, all Council - t members present. The Mayor.commented that as soon as urban renewal land ' is sold, Council will consider the suggestions. Mayor Neuhauser asked permission.to"attend the Congress of Cities' December mtg. Councilwoman {t` deProsse,added her request to attend. There were 2 objections. Mayor w Neuhauser.& Councilwoman deProsse both reported on the League of Munic- } ipalities mtg. in Des Moines last week. The Mayor's suggestion for a l,rl Downtown Commission will be discussed at a later date, possibly after the `mtg. ,with Mr. Hunter of Zuchelli, Hunter & Assoc. Mayor Neuhauser announced that as a member of the Governor's Coalition for Local Issues, she was asking if the Councilmembers had any issues she should be discussing with that group. She will also be attending a Dept. of Transp, mtg. in Ames on Friday. The Consul of Taiwan had requested a Res. of Friendship between their county & our City. Council - members called attention to their policy of keeping out of national w" • Coin Activities Sept. 13, 1977 Page 3 issues. The Mayor also called attention to the policy of the Press - Citizen re Letters to the Editor, because of the publication of Council- man Vevera's letter. Reporter Mark Rohner could not explain. Dir. Plastino's memo conc. the policy for oiling of roads was discussed, specifically in regard to the price for oil. The City Mgr. noted that alternative sources were being explored. The City Pigr, reported that regarding the airport airplane, the staff was in the process of drafting a letter to Project Green and the Airport Comm. regarding alternatives, so that these groups can advise which alternative they will accept. Conc. the bond issue for the joint police facility, the City Mgr. r asked for authorization for the staff and the City Atty. to take action. 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 Cty. 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. .City Atty. Hayek advised that at next Council mtg. he would be presenting :Ord .Amending -the Taxicab Ord., in regard to chartering operations. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that ORD. N77-2865, Ord. Bk. 12, Pp..194-195. AMENDING ORD. N76-2807, 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 ESTATEOF EPSTEIN'S BOOK STORE, INC. as recommended by the City Atty. 'Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. H17-373, Res. Bk. kk 42,;p. 750,; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN & CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT + 3r FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MERCER PARK BALL DIAMOND LIGHTS. WITH FANDEL, INC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers ' present. r i, Moved by, Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. N77-374, 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 "'•7r''' PROGRAM.'` Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers Present. • Cowl Activities Sept. 13, 1977 Page 4 Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn the mtg. Motion carried, 7/0. (10:55 P.M.) MARY C. R€UN USER, MAYOR ABBIE-STOLFUS, CITY CLERK i i INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 12, 1977 1:00 P.M. Annexation City Manager Berlin will have a memo in Friday's packet concerning future annexations. AGENDA Initiative Landlord/Tenant Ordinance - The City Manager will check on ate of presentation of City Attorney's memo on this ordinance and -the minimum housing ordinance. "° EJen-Odd Parkin A memo from Public Works and Traffic will advise of „ ,,. _t a 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 �i. assess their position and action they might take. 'STATETRANSITGRANT 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 Perret 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. 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 k Sr. Planner Schmeiser present for discussion. Peppe Addition - This site was previously called Braverman Center. ,s prop— erty Has 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 f ^' to the City before a permit is issued by the County. Annexation City Manager Berlin will have a memo in Friday's packet concerning future annexations. AGENDA Initiative Landlord/Tenant Ordinance - The City Manager will check on ate of presentation of City Attorney's memo on this ordinance and -the minimum housing ordinance. "° EJen-Odd Parkin A memo from Public Works and Traffic will advise of „ ,,. _t a 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 �i. assess their position and action they might take. 'STATETRANSITGRANT 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 Perret 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. M • • Informal Discussion Sept. 12, 1977 Page 2 Mose will be reviewing the whole system and presenting a report in the near future. Council agreed on the application for deficit reduction of $201,185 and the Capital Improvements of $12,250, asking for the Kneeling Service to be added. A majority of the Council were in favor of Mose coming up with evening service alternatives to provide more ridership, and costs to extend peak service year -around, noting what the consequences are. This will be in the Friday packet. AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY Regional Planning Director Emil Brandt and Chairman Isabel.Turner presented the recommendations for Phase Three. Handouts included the 1995 Auto Dominant Plan and the Transit/NPA Dominant Plan, and the 1995 Recommended Plan. Maps provided included Corridor Analysis, network proposals tested, and deficiencies. Turner stated that in regard to FW -518, they had assumed 'some' four -lane built in the plan, with interchanges at I- 80, Melrose, 218, Highway N1 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 ,e 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 from Benton Street to West Campus Bypass. Gilbert Street would be`extended to, North Dubuque. Iowa Highway N1 West would be widened between 6/218 and FW -518 interchange, and Melrose Avenue would have a rr diagonal to the Burlington Bridge. The consultant recommended that the community continue to monitor change, b attitudes and conditions. The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation, the Technical Committee and the Policy Committee reviewed the consultant's " recommendations and reactions have previously been presented (5/4 and 6/.10). IDOT ran a test run on the plan which showed that most of the 'A 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. • •Informal Discussion Sept. 12, 1977 Page 3 HUD ELDERLY HOUSING AWARDS Mayor Neuhauser announced that HUD had awarded funds for Section 202 Housing for two projects in Iowa City, the First Christian Church receiving $2,748,800 for 100 units, and Systems Unlimited, $1,319,300 for 48 units. Mayor Neuhauser declared a five-minute recess. PURCHASE OF OLD POST OFFICE Mayor Neuhauser commented that because of the award to the First Christian Church, and Council's commitment then to the purchase of the post office, financing would be discussed. City Manager Berlin outlined the procedure to follow if the decision is to buy. Final payment would be made, after the environmental review, from the Block Grant monies (after October 15). The importance of the City working together with the Church people, and the elderly was stressed. Council will authorize the City Manager and the City Attorney to take whatever action is necessary for.the purchase at Tuesday's meeting. JOINT LAW ENFORCEMENT BUILDING Assistant County Attorney Pat White and Police Chief Harvey Miller were + present for discussion. Councilmembers questioned the cost estimate, priority for, and relationship of City portion to the other facilities. 'The Chief was asked for his ideas and he responded. The City Manager "stated that as planned, it was a more equitable financial split for the "County residents than the City residents. Mayor Neuhauser stated that altho she did not support the City part of the bond issue, she did 'support the joint law enforcement center, but if the majority of Council ' supported both board issues, she would support it. Attorney White commented that this election was for the means of financing only, that there would be other review of procedures and design. BUDGET PROCESS FOR FY79 Clfy,Manager Berlin called attention to his memo in the September 9th packet, and explained the new process. Finance Director Rosemary Vitosh was present to answer questions also. Balmer called attention to the, ..'second sentence in the first paragraph on page 3, and concurred with the Manager's statement. There was.a short discussion on whether or not the City should buy its own telephone system. Increase in WATS rate and decrease in hours was, noted. Councilman Balmer left the meeting, 4:30 P.M. t COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ISSUES AND ALTERNATIVES r Issue: What should the City do to improve the quality of housing? Eliminate alternative N3. Should the City provide housing assistance to low-income residents? Delete Item N2. • Imal Discussion Sep� 12, 1977 Page 4 Issue: What activities should the City pursue to assure energy and resource conservation? Delete #2 and #3. Issue: How active a role should the City take in resource recovery and recycling? Council decided to remove this issue from the Comprehensive Plan, as it is the responsibility of the Resources Can - 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? ` It was noted that Director Kraft will be meeting with "y. school representatives. The word 'retroactively' was deleted from the second alternative. #4 was deleted. In 'j #6, the word 'construct' was changed to 'investigate'. a #7 was deleted. Issue: Should industrial growth and development be encouraged? ' #2 and #3 were deleted. s> , 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. 4 Yl Issue: <.If additional industrial development is encouraged, what type ' of industry should Iowa City attempt to attract? l`> Alternative#1 was deleted. Comment was made on Iowa's agri-business status. f" Issue: What policy should be adopted regarding the development of additional outlying shopping centers? No changes. , Issue: Should the development of small convenience commercial centers be permitted in residential neighborhoods? #2 was deleted. Meeting adjourned, 5:15 P.M.