HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-10-11 Council MinutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
OCTOBER 11, 1977
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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.
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RTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COAL
SEeTEMBER 27, 1977
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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
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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.
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Sept. 27, 1977
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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.
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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
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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.)
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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
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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.
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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'.
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Sept. 19, 1977
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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.
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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.