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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-10-11 Council MinutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL OCTOBER 11, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this cal- endar year for sa— i'c1_ publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. Council mtg., 777, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Perret (7:35 P.M.). Absent: Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Tape recorded on Reel #77-34. Deanne Wortman read statement re petition for installation of traffic light & crossing guard during school crossing times at intersection of Bowery -Prentiss -Gilbert before 1980 as planned. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to rec. & file Wortman's statement & to instruct the City Mgr, to proceed with installation of a stop light at the above intersection at the earliest possible time. Motion carried, 6/0, Vevera absent. Sister Jean Marie, St. Patrick's School, asked that the City provide a crossing guard whenever there is any school in session. She was directed to contact the Police Chief. David Smithers, candidate for Council, commented on statements by City Mgr., re: public employees, & Univ. Hgts. & presented 2 written statements. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to rec. & file Smither's statements. Motion carried, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to reset the public hearing for 11/1/77, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Ctr. on an interim ord. to restrict the issuance of permits on new & 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. & a map are adopted, whichever comes first. Motion carried, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, that the following items & recormas. in the Consent Calendar be adopted and/or amended as presented: Approval of off. actions, reg. Council mtg., 9/27/77, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Library Bd. of Trustees -9/23/77; Civil Serv. Comm. -9/27/77. Permit Res., Res. Bk. 42, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. H77-398, p. 793, to Refund Portion of Class C Liquor License Fee to Lazy Leopard Lounge, 122 Wright St. Correspondence: Iowa City -Johnson Co. Arts Council re use of one of Clinton St. Mall modulars; J. Patrick White, representing Pleasant Valley Orchards, re objecting to "north site" for waste water treatment plant (2 letters). Petition from 136 Iowa Citians requesting traffic light at intersection of Gilbert & Prentiss; Environmental Investments re College Bk. Bldg. (Parcel 82-1a); Traffic Engr. re prohibition of parking for Homecoming Parade. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Mayor Neuhauser announced a vacancy on the Comn. on Community Needs for an unexpired term ending 7/1/78 with apptnrt. on 11/15/77. She also indicated the vacancy on the Housing Conun. to fill an unexpired term ending 5/l/79 would be readvertised with appointment to be made on 11/22/77. City Mgr. Berlin reviewed the situation as discussed at yesterday's Informal Mtg. cont. proposals made by Sturgis Corner Add. to alleviate traffic problems and provide access from Benton St. to businesses. Richard Shulman, representing Southgate Dev.; and Charles Hippee, adjoining property owner; and representatives for McDonald's appeared for discussion. A majority of Councilmembers concurred with the recomm. made by the Public Works Dept. and Staff to not proceed with acquisition of r -o -w for Sturgis Corner Dr. intersection with Benton. City Mgr. Berlin indicated letters had been sent to property owners & residents of Univ. Hgts. cont. cessation of public services for them from Iowa City. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the ORD. TO AMEND ORD. N75-2783 & N77-2826, MUN. ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCE ORD., BY REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO AND EXPENDITURES BY A POLITICAL COMM. FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING OR OPPOSING A BALLOT ISSUE AND BY IMPOSING LIMITATIONS ON THE AMOUNT AN INDIVIDUAL OR COMM. CONTRIBUTES TO A POLITICAL COMM. FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING OR OPPOSING A BALLOT ISSUE be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Motion carried, 5/2, Balmer & Selzer voting "no" and Vevera absent. After discussion of independent expenditures with Asst. Atty. Angela Ryan, Foster called for question. Motion for 1st consideration of Ord. passed, 4/2, with Balmer & Selzer voting "no", Vevera absent. Roll call on 1st consideration: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Selzer, Balmer. 1st consideration given, 4/2, Vevera absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. N77-399, Res. Bk. 42, pp. 794-795, TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF PEPPERWOOD ADD., PT. I. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RES. N77-400, Res. Bk. 42, pp. 796-797, TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF PEPPERWOOD ADD., PT. II. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to defer the RES. TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF THE VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH. Motion carried, 6/0, Vevera absent. Council noted the earlier decision not to accept the 40' strip of land dedication. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. N77-401, Res. Bk. 42, pp. 798-799, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN STATE TRANSIT GRANT APPLICATION FORM. City Mgr. Berlin mentioned the minutes approving the application grant had not reflected Council's intention that the total amount for the grant was $277,205 which included, 1) transit operating deficit reduction -$188,548; 2) transit sere. improvement -$75,427; 3) capital acquisition - $13,230. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to amend the Res. to include language stated by City Mgr. Motion carried, 6/0, Vevera absent. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous on Res., 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adopt Res. M77-402, Res. Bk. 42, pp. 800-801, TO AMEND THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS MANUAL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE A BROADER POLICY STATEMENT FOR THE RECOVERY AND REHABILITATION PROG. FOR MUN. EMPLOYEES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adjourn the mtg. Motion carried, 6/0. (8:50 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 10/25/77 Submitted for publication 10/21/77. n �/LtaLy RTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COAL SEeTEMBER 27, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for r said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. Council mtg., 3]27]77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Ken 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 THEM FROM RETALIATION, AND TO PROTECT TENANTS AND OTHERS FROM DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING TRANSACTIONS. Those appearing were Bob Hibbs, Harry Baum, Clemens Erdahl. 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 11/8/77, as provided for by the Iowa 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: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 9/13/77, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Parks and Rec. Comm.-9/14/77; P&Z Comm.-9/15/77; Library Bd. of Trustees-8/25/77; Civil Serv. Comm.- 7/15/77 & 9/6/17. Permit Res.; Res, Bk. 42, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. N77-382, p. 765, Approving Oss B Beer Permit application 0 Res. Ni7- 383, p. 766, Approving Class B Beer Sunday Sales permit sppli.cation for Ken's Pizza Parlor, 1950 Lower Muscatine. Res. k77-384, p. 767, Approving Class C Beer Permit applica- tion for Watt's Food Market, 1603 Muscatine Ave. Res. N77-385, p. 768, Approving Class C Liquor Control License application for Jimbo's Lounge, 1210 Highland Ct. Res. N77 - 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 recomn. by Finance Dir., subj. to audit. Approval of Petition for Suspension or Remission of Taxes for Opal D. Hochstetler as recomn. 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. Jane Jakobsen & Geo. McCormick appeared. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, to direct the City Mgr. to investigate other acquisi- tion of property for Hickory Hill Pk. Motion carried unanimously. 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. 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 Councilmembers present. 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 (WESTWINDS) UPON THE DEPOSIT OF ESCROW MONIES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Faster, to adopt RES. N77-387, 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. Mosby Foster, seconded by Veverd,Q defer the RES. APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 2 OF STURGIS CORNER ADD. SUBMITTED BY SOUTHGATE DEV. CO. Motion carried, 7/0. 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 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. N76-238. 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/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 10/11/77 0 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, Stoifus, Hayek, Kraft, Dietz, Plastino, Schmeiser. Bd. & Comm. members present: P&Z: Jane Jakobsen. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Details taped on Reel N77-29. Ken Kinyon, 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. 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. 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 11/8/77, 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. 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; P&Z Comm. -9/15/77; Library Bd. of Trustees -8/25/77; Civil Serv. Comm. - 7/15/77 & 9/6/17. Permit Res.; Res. Bk. 42, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. #77- 382, p. 765, Approving Class B Beer Permit application and Res. N77-383, p. 766, Approving Class B Beer Sunday Sales Permit appli- cation for Ken's Pizza Parlor, 1950 Lower Muscatine. Res. N17-384, p. 767, Approving Class C Beer Permit application 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. N77 -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, 808 6th Ave., 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. Council noted the recomms. from the P&Z Comm. to approve final plat of Village Green South and from the Parks & Rec. Comm. conc. the Showers property. Concern over the condition of the floor of the Summit St. Bridge was discussed. The City Mgr. advised that after 10/18, the new Housing, Occupancy & 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. Mayor Neuhauser asked for consideration of an interim ord. necessary to prepare for the new zoning ord. which is a part of the Comprehensive Plan. She called attention to the map presented which outlined 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. 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. • •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 Perrat, that the ORD. AMENDING THE MUN. CODE OF THE CI1Y 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. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. H77-386, 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. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. N77-387, 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. 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. 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. N76-238. 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. 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.) F.- 1,13 VIN toIRII JW11 ICA FdR9J INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 19, 1977 1:30 P.M. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: September 19, 1977, 1:30 P.M., 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 ,426 and M30. 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. S—tur9-is Corners Subdivision - Because of signatures still to be provided, tins wiTT e e erre . AGENDA Taxi Ordinance Amendment - City Manager Neal Berlin explained that the - Taxt r finance was not clear regarding licenses for charter opera- tions, and the amendment would clarify this. Bids on Ralston Creek PE 'ects - Bids were higher than the engineer's estimate ecause more ewatering was necessary than previously estimated. Funding is available. Bus Depot - Short discussion held on future plans. Ferson Avenue Vacation - Discussion held on value of the land. Appraisal costs will Fe investigated by the City Manager. Deletion from Consent Calendar - City Clerk Stolfus advised that Item . should e deleted, as public hearing on the Energy Code had already been set. • Informal Meeting Sept. 19, 1977 Page 2 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 H3, 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. ISSUE: What should the City policy be in regard to pedestrian traffic? No change in alternatives. ISSUE: What other alternatives should the City explore to solve traffic problems? Add words, 'encourage' and 'citywide' to alternative N1. ISSUE: What should be the City policy regarding bikeways? N4 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. • 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 N2, p3, and H5 were deleted. Alternative H6 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? A report has already been made on this. Delete N4. 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 TrafficSuperintendent Retiring - Vacancy will be filled by reorganization o t e epartment. Transit Drivers - Many resigning because of reduced overtime, but no special problems. Rental to Bucs Leathers - This rental occurred before Council's decision not to re -rent t e modulars. Disposalof Modulars - City Manager Berlin offered several alternatives for use. ouncil 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: Penn's Lot - As soon as the contractor has moved, the lot be 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 Library Building Pr�o'ec�t - Necessity for this person was questione3�3eTin�ised that 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 U14TA 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. ENIkCY 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 the 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. POLITICAL ACTIVITY OF EMPLOYEES City Manager Berlin explained the limitations of the present personnel 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). 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.