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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-10-25 Council MinutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ER 25, 1977 The cost of publishiingOthe following claims is $ . Cumulative cosc for this ncal- endar year Tor std publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. Council mtg., , 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Perret (7:35 P.M.). Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Brad Meyers discussed issues & conflicts of interest. Harold Bechtoldt appeared concerning Court/Muscatine bridge repairs. John Kammermeyer, P&Z Commr., commented on Council's position on Hickory Hill. deProsse requested that Item 3d(1), Mt. Prospect, Pt. IV, be pulled from the Consent Calendar & discussed separately. Roxanne Haldeman, Ralston Crk. Coord. Comm., & Fredine Branson expressed opposition to repealing Storm Water Management Ord. Vevera read a statement which supported the repeal, & Selzer and Balmer concurred. Foster stated that after a thorough investigation, he would not now vote to repeal the ord. Dev. Wilbert Frantz, when questioned, did not want the public hearing set on rezoning, at this time. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to defer setting a public hearing on the rezoning of Mt. Prospect, Pt. IV. Motion carried, 4/3. P&Z Comor. Kammer- meyer appeared. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that the following items & recomms. in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 10/11/11, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Airport Como.- 9/15/77; CCN-10/5/77; Riverfront Comm.- 10/19/11. Permit Res., Res. Bk. 42, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. N77-416, P. 820, Approving Class B Beer Permit and Res. N77-417, P. 821, Approving Class B Beer Sunday Sales Permit for Iowa City Maid-Rite, 630 Iowa Ave. Res. N77-418, P. 822, Approving Class C Beer Permit and Res. N77-419, P. 823, Approving Class C Beer Sunday Sales Permit for Drug Fair #2, 2425 Muscatine Ave. Res. #77-420, p. 824, to Refund Cigarette Permit to Central Vendors. Correspondence: L. Vern Robinson, re appreciation to I.C. Fire Dept.; Atty. Ralph Neuzil, re Schintler Bros. constr. at Church & Gilbert; Traffic Engr. re establishment of commercial vehicle loading zone on so.side of Iowa Ave. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Neuhauser noted 1 vacancy for unexpired term ending 12/31/79 and 2 vacancies for 3-yr. terms ending 12/31/80 on the Bd. of Appeals; and 1 vacancy for a journeyman plumber for a 2-yr. term ending 12/31/79 and 1 vacancy for a public representative for a 2-yr. ending 12/31/79 on the Bd. of Exam. of Plumbers. The appointments will ba made on 11/29/77. She also announced that due to the fact there were no applicants for the unexpired term ending 1/1/81 on the Bd. of Adjust- ment, the position would be readvertised. She commented that filling vacancies on bds. & corms. has become extremely difficult because of citizens' conflict of interest with Urban Renewal, City Mgr. Berlin emphasized that, as there are significant objections already, if Council would be interested in adopting the moratorium ord. directly after the public hearing, the public should so be advised of this change in the method of handling. There were no objections to the Ord. being scheduled on agenda. City Mgr. Berlin stated there would be no informal session on 10/31/77. Mayor Neuhauser corrected misstatements made by John Morrissey re the proposed Arterial Hwy. #518,and declared the public hearing open. John Morrissey, read his statement & statement by Wm. Goodwin. Marcia Smalley, and John Dane, area land owners, and Atty. Don Hoy for Clear Crk. Investment Co. appeared. Atty. Dell Richard presented several documents from residents of Liberty Township. Isabel Turner, JCRPC Chrm., was present to answer questions. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to receive and file the petition & documents from Dell Richard and the statement by the Goodwins'. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, that ORD. N77-2867, Ord. Bk. 11, pp. 198-201, TO AMEND ORD. #75-2783 & N77-2826, THE IOWA CITY MUN. ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCE ORD. BY REQUIRING DIS- CLOSURE 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 AMT. AN INDIVIDUAL OR COMM. CONTRIBUTES TO A POLITICAL COMM. FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING OR OPPOSING A BALLOT ISSUE be passed and adopted. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Ord. adopted, 4/3. Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #17-421, Res. Bk. 42, pp. 825-826, TO APPROVE A LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEV. PLAN OF LOT 3 OF AUDITOR'S PLAT, NO. 32 (IOWA CITY WAREHOUSING- SOUTHWAY PARK). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-422, Res. Bk. 42, pp. 827-829, TO APPROVE THE PREL. LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEV. PLAN & PREL. PLAT SUBMITTED BY HY-VEE FOOD STORES, INC. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster. Nays: Perret, deProsse. Res. adopted, 5/2. Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. N77-423, Res. Bk. 42, p. 830, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE NEWSPAPER RECYCLING PROJ. to City Carton Co., Inc. of Iowa City. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to defer the Res. Adopting Policy on Dirt & Gravel Sts. for 1 wk. so that interested citizens could be present. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-424, Res. Bk. 42, p. 831, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER FOR OLD FARM APARTMENT LOT, VILLAGE GREEN, PT. VI. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn the mtg. Motion carried, 7/0, (9:30 P.M.) A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/MARY C. NBUHAUSER, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 11/8/77 Submitted for publication on 11/3/77. 6&-.� �i�IjALIUk( COMPLEOESCRIPTIO14 OF COUNCIL ACTIViTO OCTOBER 11, 1977 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. Council mtg., 10/11/77, 7:30 P.M., at the CivicfCenter. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Perret (7:35 P.M.). Absent: Vevera. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Schreiber, Stolfus, Schmeiser, Ryan." Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Tape recorded on Reel H77-341 Deanne Wortman, 913 S. Summit, read statement re petition for instal- ,lation of traffic light & crossing guard during school crossing times at intersection of Bowery -Prentiss -Gilbert before 1980 as planned. Mayor Neuhauser explained that due to work overload, the City would have to hire a'consultant to do the work :if done prior to 1980. 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: l public employees, Univ. Hgts. 1: presented 2 written statements. Moved by,deProsse, seconded by Perret, to'rec. &,file Smither's:`statements'. Motion carried, 6/0, Vevera absent. The City Mgr: advised that it was inappropriate for him to respond, as Smithers is a'candidate for Council. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to reset the public hearing for 11/1/77,1 7:30 PtM. at the'Civic'Ctr on an interim ord.: to restrict d 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. & al map are adopted, whichever comes first. Motion carried, 6/0; Vevera absent. Moved by!Selzer,'iseconded 'by Balmer, that the following items & t. alendar be',ado ted and/or amended, as resented: ,1 recomms. nn the Consen . C p / P 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 t: Serv. Comm. -9/27/77: "t4l Permit Res., Res.'6k. 42, as reco mm. by City Clerk: Res. N77- 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) Berlin stated that the Res. adopted clarified that all actions would comP1' ;to E.P.A.' standards.; y Petition from 136 Iowa Citians requesting traffic light at inter- section of Gilbert & Prentiss; Environmental Investments re College l i • omplete Activities loctober 11, 1977 Page 2 Iik. IIldq. (Parcel lit -la); Traffic l:ngr. re prohibition of parking for Homecoming Parade. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. Mayor Neuhauser announced there is'a vacancy on the Committee on Community Needs for an unexpired term ending 7/1/78. Appointment will be made 11/15/77. She also indicated the vacancy on the Housing Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending 5/1/79 would be readvertised with appointment to be made on 11/22/77. Selzer asked that the specifications for improvements for City Plaza be given to Council prior to the mtg. of review. Mayor Neuhauser pointed out that the Design Review Comm. should be given an opportunity to review the plans, also. Foster encouraged householders to assist in making the proposed private newspaper lrecycling project successful: Several Councilmembers expressed opposition to the dedication of a 40' strip of land in Village Green So. because of the Parks & Rec. Comm.'s recomm. City Mgr.; Berlin explained a+letter had been 'sent to, the developers of < the proposed Hy -Vee construction regarding access. City Mgr. Berlin informed Council &'public there would be anl,!open house &'dedication of the Autumn Park Apts. on 10/13/71, from 3 to 5 P.M. and encouraged Councilmembers to attend. City Mgr. Berlin rreviewed ,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. Council discussed advantaged& disadvantages and alternatives. Richard` Shulman, representing Southgate Dev , and Charles Hippee,'adjoining property owner; and representatives'.. for McDonald's appeared: for discus-'- .' Sion. A majority of Councilmembers'concurred with the recomm.''made by the Public Works Dept: and Staff to not proceed with'''acquisition of r -o- wl,for'Sturgis Corner Dr. intersection with Benton. City Mgr. Berlin advisedthat the bldg. permit for McDonald's would be issued then, on Wednesday.' ,. City Mgr. Berlin indicated letters had been sent to property owners '& residents of Univ.:Hgts. conc.,cessation of public service's for them from Iowa. City.. ( He further stated that if Univ. ..Hgts. were to contract i for services with Coralville, there would be no adverse feelings toward Cdralville; however, the Coralville Council would be informed',that the . mutual aid, agreement for fire protection does notlprovide service for a i third community or, unincorporated area. II. Mayor Neuhauser commented that members of the Area Transp. Study group, technical people and Iowa Dept. of Transp.'representatives should be, invited to the public hearing on FW518. Moved',by deProssei seconded by Ferret, that the ORD. TO AMEND ORD. #75-2783 & k77,-2926,'MUN. ELECTIONCAMPAIGN FINANCE ORD.; BY REQUIRING DISCLOSURE,OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO AND EXPENDITURES BY A POLITICAL COMM. FOR r 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 i I • omplete Activities tober ll, 1977 �ge 3 and given lst vote for passage.. Perret discussed & distributed legislation on expenditures in other states such as Ohio & Washington and summarized his view point. Motion carried, 5/2, Balmer & Selzer voting "no" and Vevera. absent. Afterdiscussion of independent expenditures with Asst. Atty. Angela Ryan, Foster called for question. Motion for 1st consider- ation of Ord. passed, 4/2, with Balmer & Selzer voting "no", Vevera absent. Roll call on lst consideration: Ayes: deProsse, Foster; Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Selzer, Balmer. 1st consideration given, "4/2,'yevera absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. n77 22! Bk 42, pp. 7.94-795, TO APPROVE THE FINAL 'PLAT OF PEPPERWOOD ADD., PT. I.'Affirmative' roll'call'voteunanimous,'6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RES. k77-400, Res. Bk 42, pp.' 796-797,'TO APPROVE THE FINAL,PLAT OF PEPPERWOOD ADD., PT. II.'' Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vevera absent. [loved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to defer the RES. TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT -0F 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. H77-401, 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 serv.'.,improvement-$75,427; 3) capital acquisiti6n-$13,230. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to amend the Res. to includelanguage;, stated by',City Mgr.,' Motion carried, 6/0, Vevera absent. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on Res., 6/0, ' Vevera absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adopt Res. #77-402, Res.i Bk.- ir 42, pp. `.800-801,JO,AMEND . THE PERSONNEL RULES AND: REGULATIONS MANUAL OF. iTHE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE A'BROADER POLICY STATEMENT FOR THE PRO G. FOR MU Nr EMPLOYEES. Affirmative roll RECOVERY AND "REHABILITATION "` Oster commented on events call vote onam mous,. 6/0; Vevera absent. F leading up to finalizing of this program which will provide assistance toiemployees with debilitating social &health problems. - Moved by Balmer, seconded'by Selzer, to adjourn the mtg. Motion r carried, 6/0. (8:50 P.M.): r. MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR i LFUS CITY CLERK .� BBIE ST0 ' c 3 A MINV OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCO OCTOBER 11, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this cal- endar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. Council mtg., 77, 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 & recomms. 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. #77-398, 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. Affirmati�roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, era absent. Mayor Neuhauser announced a vacancy on the Comn. on Community Needs for an unexpired term ending 7/1/78 with apptmt. on 11/15/77. She also indicated the vacancy on the Housing Conmi. to fill an unexpired term ending 5/1/79 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. #75-2783 & #77-2826, 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. #77-400, 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. H77-401, 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 Aintention that the total amounjdipr the grant w3W277,205 which included, 1) trW t 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. N77-402, 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. INFORMAL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 10, 1977 INFORMAL COUNCIL'' MEETING: October 10, 1977 at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding.Details tape- recorded on Reels N 31 f'33. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT:jNeuhauser, Balmer, Foster, deProsse, Selzer, Perret (1:40) Absent:t Vevera STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Hayek, Stolfus, Kushnir, Brachtel, Plastino, Schmeiser, Schreiber, ZONING APPLICATIONS Mt. Prospect IV, Final Plat Exemption from Stormwater Management Ordinance discussed. Attorney; Phil Leff and Dick Kratoska present with Developer Frantz. City.; Attorney Hayek advised that the ordinance could be, repealed, then the ,plat adopted, and the Ordinance readopted, if there were enough votes.' City;Engineer.Gene. Dietz advised that under administrative procedures allowed, he could not grant a variance or waiver in this instance. The.,Resolution will be added to Council'., agenda (18th). ;P. erwood Addition IBII 'Future plans and present plans for storm water, disposal were, outlined by Steve Victor 'for the developer.' A majority of Council agreed that if the documents say that the plan as outlined will be-done, thcyr'were agreeable to that arrangement'. McDonalds;•Riverside/Benton corner Council discussed the proposals for extension +,of Sturgis Corner Drive,,, widening of Riberside, traffic problems at the 'Riverside/Benton intersection, the private access easement(Cherry'Lane) between'Sambos.and Payless, options for; traffic patterns.' Perret was not. d' in..favor of acquiring r-o-w for Sturgis Corner Drive.. 'Representatives j;i. .,oftliejhree;:property !owners'concerned will meet with Public. Works and a report made to Council. Concern was expressed that plans had not been repotted=on to Council: earlier.' •'Village'GreenCity Manager Berlin advised that City Forester Billie Hauber had ,,stated - that with -special arrangements, plantings could be made over utilities. After. 'discI Sion with PF,R Director Showalter, Council decided to place the the bikepath over 'the utilities. Acceptance of the dedication of the 40' .i` strip will be'on the';18th agenda. ZUCHELLI:- URBAN RENEWAL BIDS Don,,,Zuchelli stopped+,by for a minute to report that he had beery negotiating ;with Old Capitol;$ Dey:Corp.':'groups,'whose:attitudes wera positive and cooperative.j There are some technical questions to be negotiated. He saw noproblem'.in:'executing and advertising, the 'other 9 contracts. 'Councilmembers voiced appreciation''for his services. ;NEWSPAPER'RECYCLING -,.'PRIVATE'-PICKUP Public Works Dir. Plastino explained how the bid document was, written, regarding the'`base bid and the subsidy.,', An ,ordinance would be needed stating at 'when . th pa per was put out'with the 'regular garbage, no'one else could pick it up: Some advertising; would need to be done. 'Mort Ockenfels estimated thatShe would,need''five ton a week. Council' decided not to hold the; public hearing but',to,put out the advertisement for bids to betaken on Sept. 20t1. Plastino calied attention to a pilot project regarding aluminum can pickup. Informal Meeting October 10, 1977. Page 2 'MAINTENANCE BUILDING Plastino explained the Craig Minter/Jim Brachtel plan to use 8 of the urban renewal`modulars, the renovation and future plans in two other phases. Some woik'would be done by City crews. Buses would be in a totally separate building. Possibly UNTA'could fund80% of a bus barn building later on., No Council objections were voiced. GILBERT/PRENTISS - STATUS OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION A memo ;from Plastino outlining the status was distributed. Regarding the Keokuk/ Bypass`',6 project, he 'advised that.only the left turn arrows on the 'Bypass. should be done; and to hold off on the frontage road. To'move the Gilbert/Prentiss) project,.up a year, would cost about $6,000 extra: and the earliest installation ltant costs)'Berlin n ( advised that a'motion date would be next summer. $6;000-consu could be'made to change the priority of ,this project in theCapital{Improvements Program. HOUSING'OCCUPANCY AND MAINTENANCE CODE Director Mike Kucharzak, Inspector Bruce Burke and Commissioner Bob Hibbs were ;present l: for the discussion. Kucharzak:distributed 'the corrections' and changes for 9.30, and the Study, Material[ for 8/25 Draft of Chapter 9.30. He explained the' changes in'definition ',of. Family, Residence Hall, Temporary Housing, Temporary Permit and Roomiag.House Operator. The definition of Permanent Structure was requested, also information on what triggers the need for a building permit.: The temporary permit will be abolished. ,Council discussed controlling density, fces,for permits, absent landlords, parking, impact of definition for Rooming' }House Operator: Hibbs noted that the Commission would be reviewing the draft gstart! ng Wed. E suggestedlthat itneeded citizen input $,study also,Further' ,ti'l!discucs en'.included variances that can he''allowed by the Board of Appeals, (9.30.3H), smokq detectors,,Gs° heating level f, rent withholding. New draft topics will ",tsbe'distributed o all' -'interested per Councilman Foster left the meeting, I "I4 50'PM;! Some t provisions:: are from theState Code, F, are archaic. Council !'''sh°uld''discuss these with our Legislators'. EXTENSION OF STURGIS FERRY ROAD City Manager.: Berlin reported on the status of the road after the discussion which had lust taken 'I between all parties involved.- Southgate F McDonald can work out the';"planning` problems' relating to parking and the area for the,'road. Southgate I.4,will not; pay,for :the paving. The nand owner (road area) will not sell, so the i land"would have,'to be condemned,'and the%City would have to pay for the road,` I`iapproximately,$35,000. Staff recommended that it was not worthwhile' under these „.circumstances. RESET'PUBLIC':HEARING ''-AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE City Clerk Stolfus advised that the public hearing,sct for:10/25 on the amendment h to the zoning ordinance regarding the moratorium would need to be reset for 11/1 because::of I%gal'problew in drafting the notice, '& legal publication could now not 1be'made-for the hearing on the,25th., =,Meeting. adjourned, 5:45 PM. 0 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION OCTOBER 24, 1977 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 24, 1977, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Details recorded on Reel #77-33. CDUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, deprosse, Vevera, Selzer, Perrot (1:40 PM) STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schmeiser, Schreiber, Vann, Kraft, Vitosh, Bowlin, Jones ZONING APPLICATIONS Mt. Prospect IV Memo from the Legal Dept. on procedures for further action was noted. City Engineer Dietz explained the drainage from this subdivision. There was heated discussion of statements made to the news media. Hy -Vee Revised LS�N tD, Applications meets all requirements. Council discussed traffic light on the Frontage Road, $ extension of Hollywood Blvd. City Mgr. Berlin suggested adopting the plat contingent upon satisfactory solution regarding the traffic lights. Southway 'a' Plat #32 - LSNRD plat for Iowa City Warehousing - Merlin Hamm. Staff has asked for submission of an assessment waiver for construction of a future sanitary sewer for this lot. The letter from their attorney Jay Ilonohan asking that the assessment waiver be considered as a second mortgage was noted. Will use a septic tank for now. An opinion from the legal dept. will be requested regarding Honohan's request. RISK MANAGEMENT In response to the consultant's recommendations, Mel Jones with Russ Mishak and University personnel have established the risk management policy as presented in the packet. On Page 5, Staff recommendation was tocontinute to use the insurance agents association as it is beneficial for the City. In the Safety Committee, the City's Coordinator will be Mel Jones. The Inusrance Advisor will be Russ Mishak. Other clarifications were made. Mishak was present for discussion, G stated that Mel was doing a super job. Asst. Atty. Bob Bowlin discussed the Tort Claims Act as it relates to responsibility of the city for negligence. A resolution for adoption of the policy will be drafted. see DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC City Manager Berlin asked for clarification regarding a request from the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee for all previous studies for their study of downtown traffic. Council has already made decisions on how traffic in the CBD will be handled, these policies are in the U.R. plan, have taken bids based on those decisions and the staff is currently negotiating on those policy decisions. The Mayor will make this clear to the committee what their role is. BRIDGE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT Dir. Public Works Plastino called attention to is memo on this subject -.The east -bound bridge on Burlington over the river belongs to Iowa City, and will be added to the bridges that the consultant, Shive-Hattery, will consider. Their representative, Bob Dewitt, advised that there will be constant observation of the Court/Muscatine bridge to determine if there is further deterioration and stated that there were no interim measures. Costs were as follows: $154,000, Iowa Ave. Bridge; $77,000, Governor St. Bridge, $350,000, Court/Muscatine Bridge (design as recommended in report); $22,000 to purchase house across from Seatons; totalling $603,000, plus approximately $275,000 for repair to 10-15 bridges by the City Engineering Division (includes Woolf Ave. Bridge). This amounts to $878,000 plus what- ever is needed to do the Burlington St. Bridge. The Court/Muscatine bridge is recommended to be three lanes, and will require 3 feet more on each side . Helen Cavanaugh wants to keep on living there, the other property owner will sell. Plastino wants to negotiate with Shive- Hattery for a design fee. There were no objections to the City Mgr.'s suggestion that the design fee be negotiated with the understanding that no design work will be started on Court/Muscatine Bridge until Council and Staff agree on the process to be used to make the final decision. Plastino will present a procedure schedule and some ideas on how to deal with Court/ Muscatine, E revised drawings as discussed. SNOW REMOVAL Supt. Streets Craig Minter presented new route schedules for snow removal. Only when snow reaches four inches, will all streets be plowed. He anticipates using more salt, less sand, and explained how the new salt spreading equipment works. He commented on the need to consider the parking policy, maybe using additional odd/even parking. The department will also have a Frost Patrol to monitor bridges. Council discussed disposal of snow, and Minter suggested using the super -block this year. Costs of $2,000 an hour for snow removal were cited, so a close -in disposal would save time. DEQ has rules against dumping snow in the river. This suggestion will be discussed with Old Capitol. SELF -SUPPORTED MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS The City Manager noted that this discussion had been scheduled for budget purposes. Various departments will .have expenses for maintenance of the CBD (Washington St. fr Plaza area). Staff wondered whether or not the City should consider apportioning any of this cost to merchants. None of the Councilmembers favored the idea. The Mayor had suggested a Downtown Commission. A resolution will be drafted for the establishment of a Commission. Asst. Atty. Ryan's memo on legality of SSMID was noted. COUNCIL TIME Housing Occupancy F, Maintenance Code Distribution of the HOF,M Code before the recommendation of the Housing Commission was received was questioned. It was also suggested that it should not go out before the Tcnant/Landlord initiative ordinance election. The ordinance has not been distributed. But the Council asked that the review by the HousingiCommission be done as soon as they can. AGENDA City Clerk Stolfus called attention to an addition to the Resolution on Oiling. The words North and South were to be added to the description of St. Clements, so it would read, St. Clements from Dodge St. to the end, North and South. Council discussed advertising necessary for the paper recycling project. It was suggested that there be a computer printed message on the water bills. Mayor Newhauser called attention to the memo from Parks E Rec. concerning the reappointment of Stockman, and outlined special reasons considered for reappointments. She was appointed in 1977 to fill an unexpired term. The City Manager explained several vouchers that were questioned. It was suggested that the agenda be kept short on Nov. 8th, election night. Because of the confusion over who can vote and for how many candidates, the City Manager advised that Schreiber C Stolfus would work out some publicity. COUNCILTIME Scott Boulevard 'rhe City Manager explained that the Staff' hnd completed the surveys en Scott Blvd. and had had discussions with property owners on land acquisition. Ile had had a discussion with Freda Hieronymus about her land. Air -Conditioning Study The City Manager advised that the preliminary study that the Resources Conservation Comm. is suggesting will cost $20,000/$25,000. lie will be discussing this with Plastino, and commented that he could not see the benefit of having this study. Northside Neighbors Meeting The City Mgr. advised that nothing was resolved, also information was exchanged. Balmer & Vevera attended the meeting. They stated that the Northside Neighbors would drop the suit if the size of the apartment building was reduced. They also pointed out that the Staff was well-prepared, and commended Glenn Siders. The Mayor commented that the appeal procedure was ridiculous & the ordinance ought to be amended. Old Jet The City Mgr. pointed out that the Old Jet repair is underway in Cedar Rapids, and it might be ready for installation on Veteran's Day. Adm..Asst. Linda Schreiber stated that Mr. Kinyon is monitoring plans, and she would question him concerning the one focal point for Memorial Day that had been suggested. Audit -Conflict of Interest Regarding the resignations from Boards & Commissions because of conflict of interest with the urban renewal project, the City Mgr. noted recruitment problems. Also there are three conflicts in the Section 8 & 23 housing programs. The Mayor suggested changing the application to say what the law is regarding conflict of interest. Ecumenical Hosi ung Council After having discussions with Bob Welsh and the members of the Ecumenical Housing Council on the housing program and the senior citizens center, the City Mgr. will review the staff position with Council. They have taken the position that 1) citizen input should be strong and ongoing, preferably based on the Johnson County Council on Aging, and 2)while they want close cooperation with the Ecumenical Council, that basically the planning, development and operation of the Senior Citizens Center is a City function, and not a housing (from a private group) function. There were no Council disagreements. The Mayor noted that the units must be started within 18 months. They will be using the Ebeneezer Society and the City might, too. Library Board Termination of consultant's contract was discussed, a 5/4 vote. They will reinterview. Moratorium Boundaries Perrot suggested extension of the boundaries on the North- side area moratorium to include Iowa Ave. and Washington St. and east of Governor St. The Mayor noted that the Comprehensive Plan Coord. Comm. looked at this, but decided to do this area first. Planning & Zoning left the bound- aries open to the Council. There was not a concensus to change the area, at this time. EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer to adjourn to executive session for discussion of pending litigation and personnel matters. Motion carried 6/0, Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, Perrot, Selzer & Vevera voting 'aye', deProsse absent. 4:10 PM. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster to adjourn, 5:10 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.