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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-12-06 Council MinutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL DECEMBER 6, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year or sa publication 1s $ Iowa City City Council, reg. mtg., 1T%6%77',— 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Ctr. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Foster, Perret, Vevera. Absent: deProsse, Neuhauser, Selzer. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret,to appoint City Clerk Abbie Stolfus as Chairman Pro tem until a Mayor has been selected. Motion carried, 4/0. Chairman Pro tem presiding. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret to appoint Councilman Foster as Mayor Pro tem for this meeting. Motion carried, 4/0. Mayor Pro tem Foster presiding. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-459, Bk. 44, P. 1, OF SYMPATHY AND COM- MENDATION to the family of George Turecek. Motion carried, 4/0, deProsse, Neuhauser and Selzer absent. The City Clerk reported a correction on the 2nd page, 3rd paragraph, lst sentence of the 11/15 Complete Description, requesting deletion of the last two words, substituting the word 'agreed'. Atty. Doug Bramhall requested that the public hearing re the Fieldhouse be considered separately. After discussion, it was moved by Perret and seconded by Foster, to leave the Res. setting the public hearing on the Fieldhouse in the Consent Calendar. Motion carried, 4/0. Councilman Perret requested that Item 4.e.(1) be deleted from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Councilmembers agreed. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the following items & recomms. in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtgs., 11/15/77 & 11/22/77, subj. to correction, as recomm by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Library Bd. of Trustees -10/27/77 & 11/11/77; Parks & Rec. Comm. -11/9/77; Riverfront Comm. -11/9/77; Bd. of Adjust. -11/9/77; Resources Conserv. Comm. - 11/8/77. Permit Res., Res. Bk. 44, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. #77-460, p. 2, Approving Class C Beer Permit & Res. #77-461, p. 3, Approving Sunday Sales for Randall's Foods, 1851 Lower Muscatine Rd. Res. #77-462, p. 4, Approving Class C Liquor Control License Application, First Ave. Lounge/dba The Annex, 819 First Ave. Res.: RES. #77-463, Bk. 44, p. 5, AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO SET PUBLIC HEARING ON 12/20/77, ON WHETHER A BEER & LIQUOR LICENSE ISSUED TO PZAll ENTERTAINMENT, LTD., dba/THE FIELDHOUSE, SHOULD BE REVOKED OR SUSPENDED FOR VIOLATIONS OF STATE LIQUOR REGULATIONS. Correspondence: Letter from 100 City High School students re Iowa City Animal Shelter, referred to City. Mgr. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, deProsse, Neuhauser & Selzer absent. Mayor Pro tem Faster announced that appointments to Bd, of Adjust., Bd. of Appeals, Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers, and Parks & Rec. Comm. would be deferred to the 12/13/77 mtg. Councilman Perret advised that the item deleted from the Consent Calendar was from the Citizens Advisory Comm. of Johnson Co. Reg. Plan. Comm. He asked if Staff had found a way that Iowa City citizens could use the bus near Univ. Hgts. There has been no query from Univ. Hgts. requesting service, or offer to subsidize the service so that the Iowa City citizens will not be subsidizing the Univ. Hgts. citizens. Mayor Pro tem Foster announced that the Council would hold a public hearing on 12/13/77 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers to discuss community development projs. proposed by the Council to be carried out during FY79 with federal Comm. Dev. Block Grant funds. After discussion, it was decided that Council - members would not send ballots in for Chamber of Commerce election, as an earlier decision had been that the Councilmembers would be non-voting members of the Chamber. Councilman Balmer asked that Council meet soon to iron out any problems cont. acquisition of land from Regina High School. City Mgr. Berlin pointed out that Councilman Selzer had called him re the possibility that the Technical Adv. Comm. for the State Energy Code would be making some changes in the implementation of the new Code. It was suggested that the Council Legislative Committee lobby the legislators to make the Code simpler to apply. City Mgr. Berlin announced that the Executive Comm. of Reg. Plan. Comm. had agreed that it would be desirable for Atty. Pat White and Dave Roberts, Mayor of N. Liberty,to meet with the City Mgr. and Mayor Neuhauser to discuss Iowa City's relationship, or lack thereof, with Univ. Hgts. Public hearing was held on the proposed Ord. Amending the Mun. Code by Adopting the 1976 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code with Certain Amendments, Repealing Ord. #2710, & Providing for its Enforcement. Moved by Pe12, p seconded AMENDING MUN. ORD. that ORD. #77-2871, Bk. 12, PP• #77-2621 BY EXEMPTING RAILROAD CROSSINGS AT BURLINGTON ST., DUBUQUE -DES MOINES STS., CLINTON- DES MOINES STS., & KIRKWOOD-GILBERT CT. FROM PROVISIONS OF MUN. ORD. #2621 WHICH REGULATES THE AMT. OF TIME THAT RAILROAD CROSSINGS MAY BE BLOCKED BY STANDING TRAINS be passed and adopted. Motion carried, 4/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, deProsse, Neuhauser and Selzer absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, that ORD. TO REZONE BARKER DEV. TRACT OF LAND TO CH ZONE be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Motion carried, 4/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, deProsse, Neuhauser and Selzer absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded 3byT0erret, t FINANCIAL RES. N77-464, Bk. 44,pp. d SETTLEMENT OF URBAN RENEWAL PROJ. IOWA R-14. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, deProsse, Neuhauser and Selzer absent. Moved by Perret, seconded 6,Vevera,APPROVto ANadopt RES. H17-465, Bk. 44, pp. d- PROVIDING FOR EXECUTION OF A THIRD AMENDATORY CONTRACT AMENDING LOAN AND CAPITAL GRANT CONTRACT NO. IOWA 11-14 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE UNITEuSTATES OF AMERICA. Affirmative nanimous, 4/0, deProsse, Neuhauser and ll call and voteu Selzer absent. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Balmer, to adopt OFSLYN�DEN6HGTSk, S47746.17, APPROVING PREL. T Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, deProsse, Neuhauser and Selzer absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn the mtg., 8:05 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. is morelete officeiofion of the City ncil Clerk. activities Clerk s/L.P. FOSTER, MAYOR PRO TEM s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 12/20/77 Submitted for publication n 12/)5/77. ■:>..... COMPLETE DESCDRIPTION ECEMBER 6 CODUN�IL ACTIVITIES 7:30 P.M. Iowa City City Council, reg. mtg., 12/6/77, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Ctr. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Foster, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Ryan, Schreiber. Minuteser. of theameetingronpTapen Berlin, Stolfus, #37 Moved by Foster, seconded by Perretsto appoint City Clerk Abbie Stolfus as Chairman Pro tem until a Mayor has been selected. Motion carried, 4/0. Chairman Pro tem presiding. As the Mayor or the Mayor Pro tem was not present, it was appropriate to appoint a Mayor Pro tem for this meetir as nayorMPro tem forethissmeeting.ed byMotion carried,i4/Ont CouMayor Fostan Pro tem Foster presiding. P MovOFdSYMPATHYeANDSeconded COMMENDATIONetoethetfamily of George 44, George Turecek, Motion carried, 4/0, deProsse, Neuhauser and Selzer absent. The City Clerk reported a correction on the 2nd page, 3rd paragraph, 1st sentence of the 11/15 Complete Description, requesting deletion of the last two words, substituting the word 'agreed'. The City Mgr. will request information from the Riverfront Comm. conc. the proposed expen- diture acqufor isitionofs research 5howervproperty werethe questioned Site. The figures for e the Field- house be consideredall separtelrequested Afterthe discussion, itublic iwasrmoved by Perret and seconded by Foster, to leave the Res. setting the public hearing on the Fieldhouse in the Consent Calendar. Motion carried, 4/0. Councilman Perret requested that Item 4.e.(1) be deleted from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Councilmembers agreed. Moved by Perret, hat seconded bCalendar be approvedtand/orthe adopted ias and/ors in the Consent Approval of off. Actions, ns, reg. Council City mtgs., 11/15/77 & 11/22/77, subj. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Library Bd. of Trustees -10/27/77 & of/Adjust.-11/9/77Rec. Resourrccesl Conserv.RCommfrll/8/7ont � -11/9/77; Bd. 7. Permit pBk. ,acery City sClerk: Res. 7 460, p. 2, AprovingClass CBeer Pmit&Re.#77-461 Approving Sunday Sales for Randall's Foods, 1651 Lower Muscatine Application, 77First Le. Lounge/dba The -42 40 Aroving Annex, License Annex, 819 First Ave.Ave CITY TO LERK PUBLIC HEARING#77-463ON 12/20/77,44ON WHETHERUAHBEER I&GLIQUORCLICENSE SET ISSUED REVOKEDTORPZZZ SUSPENDEDRFORNVIOLATIONS,OFbSTATE LIQUOR REGULATIONS.USE, SHOULD BE REGULATIONS. Council Activities Dec. 6, 1977 Page 2 Correspondence: Letter from 100 City High School students re Iowa City Animal Shelter, referred to City. Mgr. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, deProsse, Neuhauser & Selzer absent. The following recomms. from Comms. were noted: Riverfront Comm. - (1) that the Comm. recommends to the City Council that its priorities for land acquisition be Tract III, Tract II, and Tract V of the Showers property in order. (2) That the Comm. reaffirms the long-term plans for the peninsula development, but that does not require capital expenditures at this time. (3) That the Comm. proposes funding for the research and development of the Napoleon townsite with a maximum expenditure of $6,000. Parks & Rec. Comm. -(1) That the land known as the Showers property be named Napoleon Park. (2) That the Comm. recommends approval of the Rec. Div. budget of $441,000 plus other self-supporting Level III activities. (3) That the Comm. recommends funding of Level II of the Park Div. budget plus funding for ice skating pond re -surfacing as per Level III. Mayor Pro tem Foster announced that appointments to Bd. of Adjust., Bd. of Appeals, Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers, and Parks & Rec. Comm. would be deferred to the 12/13/77 mtg. City Mgr. 3erlin explained that the signs re a zoning change were placed by vandals on property at Kenwood/Court. Councilman Perret advised that the item deleted from the Consent Calendar was from the Citizens Advisory Comm. of Johnson Co. Reg. Plan. Comm. & not the Comm. or the opinion of the Comm. He asked if Staff had found a way that Iowa City citizens could use the bus near Univ. Hgts. There has been no query from Univ. Hgts. requesting service, or offer to subsidize the service so that the Iowa City citizens will not be subsidizing the Univ. Hgts. citizens. Mayor Pro tem Foster announced that the Council would hold a public hearing on 12/13/77 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers to discuss community development projs. proposed by the Council to be carried out during FY79 with federal Comm. Dev. Block Grant funds. After discussion, it was decided that Councilmembers would not send ballots in for Chamber of Commerce election, as an earlier decision had been that the Councilmembers would be non-voting members of the Chamber. The City Mgr. advised he would check on the progress of the temporary signals of Hwy. 6-218-1. Councilman Balmer asked that Council meet soon to iron out any problems cont. acquisition of land from Regina High School. The City Mgr. stated that he would like to wait until the appraisals are in. City Mgr. Berlin pointed out that Councilman Selzer had called him from the Master Builders mtg., re the possibility that the Technical Adv. Comm. for the State Energy Code would be making some changes in the implementation of the new Code. It was suggested that the Council Legislative Committee lobby the legislators to make the Code simpler to apply. Council Activities Dec. 6, 1977 Page 3 City Mgr. Berlin announced that the Executive Comm. of Reg. Plan. Comm. had agreed that it would be desirable for Atty. Pat White and Dave Roberts, Mayor of N. Liberty to meet with the City Mgr. and Mayor Neuhauser to discuss Iowa City's relationship, or lack thereof, with Univ. Hgts. They will also meet with repres. of Univ. Hgts. Public hearing was held on the proposed Ord. Amending the Mun. Code by Adopting the 1976 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code with Certain Amendments, Repealing Ord. #2710, & Providing for its Enforcement. There were no interested persons present to speak for or against the Ord. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, that ORD. #77-2871, Bk. 12, pp. 208-209, AMENDING MUN. ORD. #77-2621 BY EXEMPTING RAILROAD CROSSINGS AT BURLINGTON ST., DUBUQUE -DES MOINES STS., CLINTON-DES MOINES STS., & KIRKWOOD-GILBERT CT. FROM PROVISIONS OF MUN. ORD. #2621 WHICH REGULATES THE AMT. OF TIME THAT RAILROAD CROSSINGS MAY BE BLOCKED BY STANDING TRAINS be passed and adopted. Motion carried, 4/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, deProsse, Neuhauser and Selzer absent. This agreement is with Rock Island and Crandic Railroads. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, TRACT OF LAND TO CH ZONE be considered Motion carried, 4/0. Affirmative roll Neuhauser and Selzer absent. that ORD. TO REZONE BARKER DEV. and given 2nd vote for passage. call vote unanimous, 4/0, deProsse, Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-464, Bk. 44, p. 6-13, TO REQUEST FINANCIAL SETTLEMENT OF URBAN RENEWAL PROJ. IOWA R- 14. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, deProsse, Neuhauser and Selzer absent. This res. authorizes closing out and financial settlement with HUD on 1/6/78, the remaining redevelopment activities will be carried out as a part of the CDBG program. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. #77-465, Bk. 44, pp. 14-16, APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR EXECUTION OF A THIRD AMENDATORY CONTRACT AMENDING LOAN AND CAPITAL GRANT CONTRACT NO. IOWA R-14 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, deProsse, Neuhauser and Selzer absent. This res. adds certain provisions required by the Clean Air Act & the Water Pollution Control Act which HUD had not included in the previous contract. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-466, Bk. 44, p. 17, APPROVING PREL. PLAT OF LYN-DEN HGTS., S-7746. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, deProsse, Neuhauser and Selzer absent. The subdivision is North of Iowa City and East of U.S. Hwy -1 in Johnson Co. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn the mtg., 8:05 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK FOSTER, MAYOR PR P, from the deeka of the CITY CLERK'S OFFICE The regular Council meeting of Dec. G, 1977 will come to order. Roll call Motion to appoint the City Clerk as Chairman Pro -tem until a Mayor is selected, The motion has been made by / o and seconded by _fill, to appoint the City Clerk as Chairman Pro -tem until a Mayor has been selected. All those in favor? Against? Motion carried. As the Mayor or the Mayor Pro tem are not present, it is appropriate to appoint a Mayor Pro tem for this meeting. Are there any nominations. / It has been mold by and seconded by �.J that Councilman G�.n be appointed as Mayor Pro tem for this meeting, All those in favor? Against? Motio ca Tied. Mayor Pro tem will preside. RTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COAL NOVEMBER 15, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year r said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. Council mtg., 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Ctr. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Mayor pro Tem deProsse presiding. Robt. Anderson read a statement conc. safety in mobile home trailers, suggesting that the City should enact an ord. requiring all mobile home trailers to contain smoke alarms & fire extinguishers. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to receive & file his statement. Motion carried, 6/0. The City Mgr. will refer the matter to the Fire Chief and Housing & Inspection Dir. to obtain recomns. Jon Westphal appeared re implementation of Economic Development proposal submitted by Zuchelli, Hunter & Assoc. Mayor pro tem deProsse stated Council would be discussing this matter more extensively in the future. Mayor pro tem deProsse proclaimed the wk. of 11/14-20/77 as Youth Appreciation Wk. and the wk. of 11/13-19/77 as Energy Conserv. Wk. Councilman Foster noted 11/17/77 was Natl. Smoke Out Day. James Murphy, Kathleen's Korner, appeared re the letter on the Consent Calendar which requested that the business be exempted from Ord. #77-2868, the moratorium ord. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to have the Legal Staff and the P&Z Comm. research possible amendments to the moratorium ord. to see if there was any way out which might permit Mr. Murphy to carry out his original bldg. plan, or if that was not possible, to look at interior remodeling of the existing structure. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the following items & recomns. in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 11/1/71, subj. to correction, as recomn. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: P&Z Comm -11/3/17; Resources Conserv. Comm -10/25/77; Library Bd. of Trustees special mtgs.-10/13/77 & 10/17/77; Human Rgts. Comm. -10/24/77. Approval of motion to approve Petition for Suspension or Remission of Taxes on Acct. of Age for Mildred Jennings. Correspondence: Eliot Keller, KRNA, re 1 - way traffic on Hollywood Blvd.; Kathleen & James Murphy, re building permit for Kathleen's Korner; referred to City Mgr. for reply. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Mayor pro tem deProsse announced 1 vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/31/78 on the Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers, with appointment to be made 12/20 Moved by Perret, seconded b>Overa, to appoint Roberta Patrick to fill an unexpired term ending 7/1/78 on the Committee on Community Needs. Motion carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. City Mgr. Berlin informed Council there will be an Informal Session on 11/28 to discuss the Sr. Citizen Ctr. and the 202 Housing Proj. at the Old Post Office site. He reminded Council no Regular Council Mtg. will be held on 11/29. After an inquiry had been made to the State Div. of Historic Preservation, City Mgr. Berlin was informed that the Pentacrest had been nominated to be added to the list of historic sites, and that the City is included as a property owner (part of street r - o -w). He felt it would be appropriate for the City Atty. to resolve the matter so that it will not restrict the City as they proceed with Urban Renewal plans. Council concurred. The public hearing was held on disposal of property between Dubuque & Linn on the north side of Prentiss St. As no one appeared, the public hearing closed. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to set a second public hearing on the revised Ord. Adopting the 1976 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code with Certain Amendments on 12/6/77, 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers. Motion carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that ord. 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 1st & 2nd consideration and vote be waived, and that the ord. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that ORD. #77-2869, Ord. Bk. 12, pp. 204-205, TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEWSPRINT RECYCLING PROG. WHICH HAS BEEN ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THOSE WHO INTERFERE WITH THE PROG. BY THE UNAUTHORIZED COLLECTION OF NEWSPRINT be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The City Mgr. noted that the version of the Ord. adopted was the one with words added to Section 3. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the ORD. AMENDING MUN. ORD. #2621, BY EXEMPTING RAILROAD CROSSINGS AT BURLINGTON ST., DUBUQUE -DES MOINES STS., CLINTON-DES MOINES STS.,'AND KIRKWOOD- GILBERT CT. FROM THE PROVISIONS OF MUN. ORD. #2621 WHICH REGULATES THE AMT. OF TIME THAT RAILROAD CROSSINGS MAY BE BLOCKED BY STANDING TRAINS be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Motion carried, 6/0. Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Nays: Foster. 1st consideration given; 5/1, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Neuhauser, to defer the RES. TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BRYN M* HGTS., PART II, to determine 41 status of proposed sts. in the development. Motion carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ferret, to adjourn the mtg. Motion carried, 6/0. (8:25 P.M.) Amore Is on fileincomplete theofficelofion theoCityuncil activities Clerk. s/CAROL dePROSSE, MAYOR PRO TEM SubmiittedTfforUS, CITY publicationR11/29/77 on 11/23/77. ■t. 0 0 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 15, 1977 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. Council mtg., 11/15/77, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Ctr. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Schreiber, Hayek, Brei. Bd. & Comms. members present: PAZ Commr. Jane Jakobsen. Mayor pro Tem deProsse presiding. Minutes of this mtg. are on Tape N34. Robt. Anderson, 1515 Prairie du Chien Rd., read a statement cont. safety in mobile home trailers, suggesting that the City should enact an ord. requiring all mobile home trailers to contain smoke alarms & fire extinguishers. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to receive & file his statement. Motion carried, 6/0. The City Mgr. will refer the matter to the Fire Chief and Housing & Inspection Dir. to obtain recomms. Jon Westphal, 513 S. Van Buren, appeared re implementation of Economic Development proposal submitted by Zuchelli, Hunter & Assoc. Mayor pro tem deProsse stated Council would be discussing this matter more extensively in the future. Mayor pro tem deProsse proclaimed the wk. of 11/14-20/77 as Youth Appreciation Wk. and the wk. of 11/13-19/77 as Energy Conserv. Wk. Councilman Foster noted 11/17/77 was Natl. Smoke Out Day. James Murphy, Kathleen's Korner, appeared re the letter on the Consent Calendar which requested that the business be exempted from Ord. #77- 2868, the moratorium ord. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to have the Legal Staff and the PAZ Comm. research possible amendments to the moratorium ord. to see if there was any way out which might permit Mr. Murphy to carry out his original bldg, plan, or if that was not possible, to look at interior remodeling of the existing structure. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the following items & recomms. in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 11/1/77, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: PAZ Comm -11/3/71; Resources Conserv. Comm -10/25/77; Library Bd. of Trustees special mtgs.-IO/13/77 & 10/17/77; Human Rgts. Comm. -10/24/77. Approval of motion to approve Petition for Suspension or Remission of Taxes on Acct. of Age for Mildred Jennings. Correspondence: Eliot Keller, KRNA, re 1 -way traffic on Hollywood Blvd.; Kathleen & James Murphy, re building permit for Kathleen's Korner; referred to City Mgr. for reply. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. • • Council Activities November 15, 1977 Page 2 Council noted the recomm. from the Resources Conserv. Comm. that the City purchase the Barnes Therm-Atrace camera. Council also recognized the recomms. from the P&Z Comm. for Council to approve the preliminary plats of Lyn -Den Hgts. & Northridge Subdivision, to recomm. to the City of Coralville that approval be given of the preliminary plat of County Downs, and to approve of the prel. & final LSRD plan of the Pentacrest Garden Ct. Apts. The P&Z Comm. also reinterated to Council, media and the public that their vote to recomm. a bldg. moratorium on the Near North Side did not bind the Comm. in advance to a policy of lowering residential density. Mayor pro tem deProsse announced there is 1 vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/31/78 on the Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers, with appoint- ment to be made 12/20/77. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Roberta Patrick, 515 Oakland, to fill an unexpired term ending 7/1/78 on the Committee on Community Needs. Motion carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. In response to Balmer's question, City Mgr. Berlin indicated the Firefighter's Union hadagreed to open sessions for collective bargaining, ut t a e other unions had no Lte`L- - Several Councilmembers wished to schedule it for discussion. The City Mgr. stated the City has had negotiations with officials of Regina High School to purchase property for floodway but had not finalized any plans. Selzer indicated he was pleased with the informal discussion yesterday regarding Don Hunter's recomms. on economic development and establishment of an Advisory Group or Committee. He felt a plan should be implemented as soon as possible before budgeting and not wait for a comprehensive plan. Selzer stated he would be absent from the 12/5 and 12/6 Council mtgs. Perret compli- mented the Resources Conserv. Comm. & City Staff for the outstanding brochure on energy conservation. He asked that informal discussion be scheduled soon on the status of the North Side Apt. lawsuit and on alternative routes for extension of Scott Blvd. Perret suggested that apt. owners be notified of the City's plans for newspaper recycling. The City Mgr. stated the public would be informed by news releases and the arrangements could possibly be included in literature that period- ically is distributed to the public. City Mgr. Berlin informed Council there will be an Informal Session on 11/28 to discuss the Sr. Citizen Ctr. and the 202 Housing Proj. at the Old Post Office site. He reminded Council no Regular Council Mtg. will be held on 11/29. Foster stated he will not be able to be present at the 11/28 Informal Mtg. After an inquiry had been made to the State Div. of Historic Preservation, City Mgr. Berlin was informed that the Pentacrest had been nominated to be added to the list of historic sites, and that the City is included as a property owner (part of street r -o -w). He felt it would be appropriate for the City Atty. to resolve the matter so that it will not restrict the City as they proceed with Urban Renewal plans. Council concurred. The public hearing was held on disposal of property between Dubuque Linn on the north side of Prentiss St. As no one appeared, the public hearing closed. • Coil Activities November 15, 1977 Page 3 Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to set a second public hearing on the revised Ord. Adopting the 1976 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code with Certain Amendments on 12/6/77, 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers. Motion carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that ord. 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 1st & 2nd consideration and vote be waived, and that the ord. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that ORD. #77-2869, Ord. Bk. 12, pp. 204-205, TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPLE- MENTATION OF THE NEWSPRINT RECYCLING PROG. WHICH HAS BEEN ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THOSE WHO INTER- FERE WITH THE PROG. BY THE UNAUTHORIZED COLLECTION OF NEWSPRINT be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The City Mgr. noted that the version of the Ord. adopted was the one with words added to Section 3. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, that the ORD. AMENDING MUN. ORD. #2621, BY EXEMPTING RAILROAD CROSSINGS AT BURLINGTON ST., DUBUQUE -DES MOINES STS., CLINTON-DES MOINES STS., AND KIRKWOOD-GILBERT CT. FROM THE PROVISIONS OF MUN. ORD. #2621 WHICH REGULATES THE AMT. OF TIME THAT RAILROAD CROSSINGS MAY BE BLOCKED BY STANDING TRAINS be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Motion carried, 6/0. Roll call: 'Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Nays: Foster. 1st consideration given, 5/1, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Neuhauser, to defer the RES. TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BRYN MAWR HGTS., PART II, to determine the status of proposed sts. in the development. Motion carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the mtg. Motion carried, 6/0. (8:25 P.M.) CAROL ePR SSE, MAYOR PRO TEM BIE STOLFUS, CITY -CLERK OTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COOL NOVEMBER 22, 1977 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $-- . Cumulative cost for this calendar year Por sid publication is $STT. Iowa City Council, reg. Council mtg., , 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Ctr. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster (8:45 to 8:47), Neuhauser (8:30), Perret (7:35), Selzer, Vevera. Mayor Pro tem deProsse presiding. Robt. Hibbs, Housing Comm. Chrm., was present to discuss the Housing Maintenance & Occupancy Code as drafted by City Staff. Charles Ruppert: read some interesting minutes from old Council records of 1891. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to receive & file his correspondence. Motion carried, 5/0. The Res. Approving Class C Liquor License Application for The Waterfront Lounge, 21 W. Benton, and the motion approving Abstract of Election forthe Municipal Election of 11/8/77 as certified by the Johnson Co. Auditor's office were added to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recomms. in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 11/8/77, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Housing Comm. - 11/2/77 & 11/9/77; Airport Comm. -10/20/71; CCN -11/2/77, 11/7/77, & 11/10/77. Permit Res., Res. Bk. 43, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. N17-439, p. 1, Approving Class C Beer Permit & Res. N77-440, p. 2, Approving Class C Beer Sunday Sales for Downtown Conoco, 105 E. Burlington. Res. #77-441, p. 3, Approving Class C Liquor Control License for The Vine, 529 S. Gilbert. Res. N77-442, p. 4, Approving Class C Liquor Control License for Walt's, 928 Maiden Lane. Res. H77-443, p. 5, Approving Cigarette Permits. Res. N77-444, p. 6, Approving Class C Liquor for Waterfront Lounge, 21 W. Benton. Motions: Approval of disbursements for period of 10/1-31/77, in the amt. of $1,283,924.35, as recomm. by Finance Dir., subj. to audit. Approval of Abstract of Election as certified by Johnson Co. Auditor for Municipal Election of 11/8/77. Correspondence: Bruce Costello, CSC Mgr. of Heinz, re condition of Heinz Rd.; Irene Murphy, re calendar parking, referred to the City Mgr. Richard Lahr, Bd. of Education re appointments to bds. & comms. for 77-78 school yr. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Foster & Neuhauser absent. Mayor Pro tem deProsse announced the following appointments, which were scheduled for 11/29/77, will be made on 12/6/77: Bd. of Adjust. -1 vacancy; Bd. of�eals-3 vacancies; Bd, of Exam Plumbers-2 vacancies. She also announce that the vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending 5/l/79 on the Housing Comm, would be readvertised with appointment to be made on 1/3/17. Mayor Pro tem called attention to Sr. Planner Schmeiser's memo cont. County Downs Subdiv. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to approve the prel. plat subj. to deficiencies & discrepancies listed by P&Z and by the Coralville City Engr. Council discussed these deficiencies & discrepancies with Schmeiser & Steven Victor, representative of SMR Assoc. The previous motion was withdrawn and the following motion substituted in its place, "To recommend to the Coralville City Council that the preliminary plat for County Downs Subdiv. be approved contingent upon the matters listed in Schmeiser's memo." Motion carried, 5/0, Foster & Neuhauser absent. City Atty. Hayek discussed the situation re houses purchased from Urban Renewal which were moved. He requested authorization for initiation of litigation necessary to force compliance with the Minimum Housing Code. It was so moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret. Motion carried, 5/0, Foster & Neuhauser absent. Mayor Pro tem deProsse declared the public hearing open on the final Planned Area Dev. plan of Ty'n Cae Add., Pts. 1 & 2. George Nagel, one of the developers, asked for waiver of the 3 considerations of the Ord. As only 5 Councilmembers were present, a message was sent to Councilman Foster that his vote was needed. (items #7 & #8 were taken up again later in the mtg.) Council discussed Item #22 at this time. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to defer the RES. TO APPROVE THE PREL. PLAT OF BRYN MAWR HGTS., PT. II as requested by the owner. Motion carried, 5/0, Foster & Neuhauser absent. City Atty. Hayek responded to a previous question, whether or not the plat should be referred back to the P&Z Comm. for recommendation. He stated that where there has been a substantial change in a plat, the revised plat should go back to P&Z Comm. for comment. He will provide this opinion in writing. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Selzer, that AN ORD. AMENDING MUN. ORD. #2621 BY EXEMPTING RAILROAD CROSSINGS AT BURLINGTON ST., DUBUQUE-DES MOINES STS., CLINTON-DES MOINES STS., AND KIRKWOOD- GILBERT COURT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF MUN. ORD. #2621 WHICH REGULATES THE AMT. OF TIME THAT RAILROAD CROSSINGS MAY BE BLOCKED BY STANDING TRAINS be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Motion carried, 5/0, Foster & Neuhauser absent. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Foster & Neuhauser absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, that the ORD. TO REZONE A TRACT OF LAND FROM COUNTY CH TO CITY CH, Barker's 1st Addn. be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Motion carried, 5/0, Fosteroeuhauser absent. Affirmativ11 call vote unanimous, 5/0, Foster & Neuhauser tsient. Atty. Charles Mullen, representing developer, appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. #77-446, Res. Bk. 43, pp. 9 & 10, APPROVING PREL. DESIGN PLANS SUBMITTED BY PENTACREST GARDEN APTS. FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCELS 93-1 AND 101-2 as originally submitted by the developer. Motion carried, 5/0. Jim Clark, developer appeared. Mayor Neuhauser arrived, 8:30 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Neuhuaser. Nays: Perret. Res. adopted, 5/1, Foster absent. Mayor Pro tem deProsse declared a brief recess, so that Mayor Neuhauser could take over the Chair. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. H77-447, Res. Bk. 43, pp. 11-12, TO APPROVE THE PREL. & FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEV. PLAN OF PENTACREST GARDEN APTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RES. R77-448, Res. Bk. 43, pp. 13-14, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY-PARCEL 81-1 TO RICHARD PIEPER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-449, Res. Bk. 43, pp. 15-16, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY-PARCEL 82-1a TO THE COLLEGE BLOCK PARTNERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent. Councilman Foster arrived at 8:45 p.m. Items 7 & 8 were then taken up. Moved by Balmer, 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 1st & 2nd consideration and vote be waived, and that the ord. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, that ORD. N77-2870, Ord. Bk. 12, pp. 206-207, ESTABLISHING A PLANNED AREA DEV.-Ty'n Cae Add., Pts. 1 & 2 be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. N77-445, Res. Bk. 43, pp. 7 & 8, TO APPROVE THE FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEV. PLAN & FINAL PLAT OF TY'N CAE ADD., PTS. 1 & 2. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council- members present. Foster left at 8:47 p.m. U.R. Coordinator Glaves explained the discre- pency in the easement description as in the contract filed with the City Clerk, and asked that the contract description be amended and expanded so that it covers the gas line as shown on the Large Scale Residential Dev. as adopted earlier tonight. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera to add the appropriate language to the Res. regarding the easement so it will be identical to the LSRD. Motioorried, 6/0, Foster absent. h by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RE #77-450, Res. Bk. 43, pp. 17-18, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY' -PARCELS 93-1/101-2 TO PENTACREST GARDEN APTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent. City Atty. Hayek discussed several items relating to the Pentacrest Garden Apt. parcel: 1) two items remain to be resolved re the abstract, a) an appropriate escrow agreement with the County on the property tax situation, and b) whether or not a quit claim deed or title clearance was needed in connection with previous contract (Old Capitol Assoc.), and 2) there would be no harm in allowing the developer to do preliminary excavating and grading on Nov. 23 subj. to three things occurring, a) the developer and the City signing the contract, b) the developer agreeing to assume liability, and c) the developer agreeing to leave premises if asked by the City to do so. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Balmer, to approve procedure presented by the Attorney, subj. to finalizing the two waivers and signing of the contract. Motion carried, 6/0, Foster absent. Hayek then relayed the request from the developer for approval of a transfer of this property, for financing purposes, to an agent (corporation) that the developer would establish. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, to authorize the transfer, subj. to approval by the City Atty. & City Mgr. of articles of incor- poration and the deeds involved. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Foster absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RES. #77-451, Res. Bk. 43, pp. 19-20, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY -PARCEL 93-2 TO ERVIN LOVETINSKY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-452, Res. Bk. 43, pp. 21-22, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY -PARCEL 101-1 TO PERPETUAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-453, Res. Bk. 43, pp. 23-24, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY -PARCEL 102-1 TO MOD POD, INC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-454, Res. Bk. 43, pp. 25-26, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY -PARCELS 102- 3/102-4 TO FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, to defer RES. TO APPROVE THE PREL. PLAT OF BARKER'S SECOND ADDITION until an investigation had been made into the annexation. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 6/0, Foster absent. Atty. Chuck Mullen, Barker Dev., appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RES. #77-455, Res. Bk. 43, p. 27, TO APPROVE THE PREL. OT OF NORTHRIDGE SUBDIVISION. 01 call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deprosse. Neuhauser abstained. Res. adopted, 5/0/1, Foster absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. #17-457, Res. Bk. 43, p. 28, DISPOSING OF VACATED PORTION ALLEY at 222 E. Prentiss to Wm. Kerfoot. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. N77-458, Res. Bk. 43, p. 29, ACCEPTING SANI- TARY SEWER FOR COURT HILL-SCOTT BLVD., PTS. 5 & 6. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE FOR YOUTH SERVICES IN IOWA CITY WITH IOWA CITY BABE RUTH LEAGUE. After discussion of the clause 'sexual orientation', Selzer and Perret withdrew their motion. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Selzer, to defer the Res. Motion carried, 6/0, Foster absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adjourn the mtg. Motion carried, 6/0. (9:10 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 12/6/77 Submitted for publication on 12/l/77. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 22, 1977 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. Council mtg., 11/22/77, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Ctr. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster (8:45 to 8:47), Neuhauser (8:30), Perret (7:35), Selzer, Vevera. Mayor Pro tem deProsse presiding. Minutes of this mtg. are recorded on Tape #77-34. Robt. Hibbs, Housing Comm. Chrm., was present to discuss the Housing Maintenance & Occupancy Code as drafted by City Staff. After the 2 requests of staff have been furnished, they will complete their review. Charles Ruppert, 1406 N. Dubuque, read some interesting minutes from old Council records of 1891. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to receive & file his correspondence. Motion carried, 5/0. The Res. Approving Class C Liquor License Application for The Water- front Lounge, 21 W. Benton, and the motion approving Abstract of Election forthe Municipal Election of 11/8/77 as certified by the Johnson Co. Auditor's office were added to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the following items and recomms. in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 11/8/77, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Housing Comm. -11/2/77 & 11/9/77; Airport Comm. -10/20/77; CCN -11/2/77, 11/7/77, & 11/10/77. Permit Res., Res. Bk. 43, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. #77- 439, p. 1, Approving Class C Beer Permit & Res. #77-440, p. 2, Approving Class C Beer Sunday Sales for Downtown Conoco, 105 E. Burlington. Res. #77-441, p. 3, Approving Class C Liquor Control License for The Vine, 529 S. Gilbert. Res. #77-442, p. 4, Approving Class C Liquor Control License for Walt's, 928 Maiden Lane. Res. #77-443, p. 5, Approving Cigarette Permits. Res. #77-444, p. 6, Approving Class C Liquor for Waterfront Lounge, 21 W. Benton. Motions: Approval of disbursements for period of 10/1-31/77, in the amt. of $1,283,924.35, as recomm. by Finance Dir., subj. to audit. Approval of Abstract of Election as certified by Johnson Co. Auditor for Municipal Election of 11/8/77. Correspondence: Bruce Costello, CSC Mgr. of Heinz, re condition of Heinz Rd.; Irene Murphy, re calendar parking, referred to the City Mgr. Richard Lahr, Bd. of Education re appointments to bds. & comms. for 77-78 school yr. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Foster & Neuhauser absent. Mayor Pro tem deProsse announced the following appointments, which were scheduled for 11/29/77, will be made on 12/6/77: Bd. of Adjust. -1 vacancy; Bd. of Appeals -3 vacancies; Bd. of Exam. of Plumbers -2 vacancies. • • Council Activities Nov. 22, 1977 Page 2 She also announced that the vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending 5/1/79 on the Housing Comm. would be readvertised with appointment to be made on 1/3/77. Mayor Pro tem called attention to Sr. Planner Schmeiser's memo cont. County Downs Subdiv. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to approve the prel. plat subj. to deficiencies & discrepancies listed by P&Z and by the Coralville City Engr. Council discussed these deficiencies & discrepancies with Schmeiser & Steven Victor, representative of SMR Assoc. The previous motion was withdrawn and the following motion sub- stituted in its place, "To recommend to the Coralville City Council that the preliminary plat for County Downs Subdiv. be approved contingent upon the matters listed in Schmeiser's memo." Motion carried, 5/0, Foster & Neuhauser absent. Balmer asked questions re criteria used in selection of personnel, and trips taken by the United Action for Youth. City Mgr. Berlin advised that UAY has absolute control over personnel selection but that Council could deal with them through the contract. He will provide additional information for Council before budget discussions. Balmer noted the importance of developing the Shower's property into a park as soon as Possible to alleviate problems in Happy Hollow & Court Hill Parks in reference to softball diamonds. City Mgr. Berlin informed Council that the parking lot behind J.C. Penney's will be asphalted and ready for use by 12/9. He also stated the shopping trip to Chicago which was sponsored by the Rec Dept. had been cancelled because it was felt that it was not appropriate for the City to promote shopping outside the City. The Rec. Dept. has been asked to schedule some other type of field trip to take its place. City Atty. Hayek discussed the situation re houses purchased from Urban Renewal which were moved. He requested authorization for initiation of litigation necessary to force compliance with the Minimum Housing Code. It was so moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret. Motion carried, 5/0, Foster & Neuhauser absent. Mayor Pro tem deProsse declared the public hearing open on the final Planned Area Dev. plan of Ty'n Cae Add., Pts. 1 & 2. George Nagel, one of the developers, asked for waiver of the 3 considerations of the Ord. As only 5 Councilmembers were present, a message was sent to Councilman Foster that his vote was needed. (Items q7 & H8 were taken up again later in the mtg.) Council discussed Item H22 at this time. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to defer the RES. TO APPROVE THE PREL. PLAT OF BRYN 14AWR HGTS., PT. II as requested by the owner. Motion carried, 5/0, Foster Neuhauser absent. City Atty. Hayek responded to a previous question, whether or not the plat should be referred back to the P&Z Comm. for recommendation. He stated that where there has been a substantial change in a plat, the revised plat should go back to P&Z Comm. for comment. He will provide this opinion in writing. • • Council Activities Nov. 22, 1977 Page 3 Moved by Vevera, seconded by Selzer, that AN ORD. AMENDING MUN. ORD. #2621 BY EXEMPTING RAILROAD CROSSINGS AT BURLINGTON ST., DUBUQUE -DES MOINES STS., CLINTON-DES MOINES STS., AND KIRKWOOD-GILBERT COURT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF MUN. ORD. #2621 WHICH REGULATES THE AMT. OF TIME THAT RAILROAD CROSSINGS MAY BE BLOCKED BY STANDING TRAINS be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Motion carried, 5/0, Foster & Neuhauser absent. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Foster & Neuhauser absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, that the ORD. TO REZONE A TRACT OF LAND FROM COUNTY CH TO CITY CH, Barker's 1st Addn. be considered and given lst vote for passage. Motion carried, 5/0, Foster & Neuhauser absent. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Fostereareduandser absent. Atty. Charles Mullen, representing developer, app outlined events leading up to the present time. Sr. Planner Schmeiser stated that at the time the Council has the 3rd consideration of the Ord., a Res. for the subdiv. plat will be discussed along with the contingencies listed on the agenda. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. #77-446, Res. Bk. 43, pp. 9 & 10, APPROVING PREL. DESIGN PLANS SUBMITTED BY PENTACREST GARDEN APTS. FOR URBAN RENEWAL PARCELS 93-1 AND 101-2 as originally submitted by the developer. Motion carried, 5/0. Jim Clark, developer, appeared. There was some discussion conc. the aesthetics of the bldg. Mayor Neuhauser arrived, 8:30 p.m. Several Councilmembers were concerned about increased rent due to change in the proposed bldg. Roll call vote: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser. Nays: Perret. Res. adopted, 5/1, Foster absent. Mayor Pro tem deProsse declared a brief recess, so that Mayor Neuhauser could take over the Chair. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-447, Res. Bk. 43, pp. 11-12, TO APPROVE THE PREL. & FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEV. PLAN OF PENTACREST GARDEN APTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RES. #77-448, Res. Bk. 43, pp. 13-14, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY -PARCEL 81- 1 TO RICHARD PIEPER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-449, Res. Bk. 43, pp. 15-16, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY -PARCEL 82- la OHE 0 iS�1call P.M to unanimous, 6/0,Fosterabsent. Councilman Fosterarrived at8:45 Items 7 & 8 were then taken up. Moved by Balmer, 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 1st & 2nd consideration and vote be waived, and that the ord. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirma- byvBalmer,cseconded by Selzer, that ORD. C#77-2870,bOrd .pBkSe12, pp. 206- • • Council Activities Nov. 22, 1977 Page 4 207, ESTABLISHING A PLANNED AREA DEV.-Ty'n Cae Add., Pts. 1 & 2 be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. H77-445, Res. Bk. 43, pp. 7 & 8, TO APPROVE THE FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEV. PLAN & FINAL PLAT OF TY'N CAE ADD., PTS. 1 & 2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Foster left at 8:47 p.m. U.R. Coordinator Glaves explained the discrepency in the easement description as in the contract filed with the City Clerk, and asked that the contract description be amended and expanded so that it covers the gas line as shown on the Large Scale Residential Dev. as adopted earlier tonight. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to add the appropriate language to the Res. regarding the easement so it will be identical to the LSRD. Motion carried, 6/0, Foster absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. N77-450, Res. Bk. 43, pp. 17-18, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY -PARCELS 93-1/101-2 TO PENTACREST GARDEN APTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent. City Atty. Hayek discussed several items relating to the Pentacrest Garden Apt. parcel: 1) two items remain to be resolved re the abstract, a) an appropriate escrow agreement with the County on the property tax situation, and b) whether or not a quit claim deed or title clearance was needed in connection with previous contract (Old Capitol Assoc.), and 2) there would be no harm in allowing the developer to do preliminary excavating and grading on Nov. 23 subj. to three thins occurring, a) the developer and the City signing the contract, b� the developer agreeing to assume liability, and c) the developer agreeing to leave premises if asked by the City to do so. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Balmer, to approve procedure presented by the Attorney, subj. to finalizing the two waivers and signing of the contract. Motion carried, 6/0, Foster absent. Hayek then relayed the request from the developer for approval of a transfer of this property, for financing purposes, to an agent (corporation) that the developer would establish. This is a standard financing practice. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, to authorize the transfer, subj. to approval by the City Atty. & City Mgr. of articles of incorporation and the deeds involved. Motion carried unanimously, 6/O, Foster absent. Because the November 29th mtg. had been cancelled, he advised that if there are any problems, the Council could call a special mtg. on 11/29. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RES. H77-451, Res. Bk. 43, pp. 19-20, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY -PARCEL 93- 2 TO ERVIN LOVETINSKY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. H77-452, Res. Bk. 43, pp. 21-22, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY -PARCEL 101-1 TO PERPETUAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent. • • Council Activities Nov. 22, 1977 Page 5 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #77-453, Res. Bk. 43, pp. 23-24, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY -PARCEL 102-1 TO MOD POD, INC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-454, Res. Bk. 43, pp. 25-26, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY -PARCELS 102-3/102-4 TO FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, to defer RES. TO APPROVE THE PREL. PLAT OF BARKER'S SECOND ADDITION until an investigation had been made into the annexation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent. Atty. Chuck Mullen, Barker Dev., appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RES. #77-455, Res. Bk. 43, p. 27, TO APPROVE THE PREL. PLAT OF NORTHRIDGE SUBDIVISION. Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Neuhauser abstained. Res. adopted, 5/0/1, Foster absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. #77-457, Res. Bk. 43, p. 28, DISPOSING OF VACATED PORTION ALLEY at 222 E. Prentiss to Wm. Kerfoot. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Foster absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-458, Res. Bk. 43, p. 29, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER FOR COURT HILL -SCOTT BLVD., PTS. 5 & 6. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/O, Foster absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE FOR YOUTH SERVICES IN IOWA CITY WITH IOWA CITY BABE RUTH LEAGUE. After discussion of the clause 'sexual orientation', Selzer and Perret withdrew their motion. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Selzer, to defer the Res. Motion carried, 6/O, Foster absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adjourn the mtg. Motion carried, 6/0. (9:10 p.m.) MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR BB E STOLFUS, CITY CLERK INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 14, 1977 1:30 P.M. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 14, 1977, at 1:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem deProsse presiding. Tape recorded on Reel N35. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: deProsse, Vevera, Selzer, Balmer, Perret (1:31 p.m.), Foster (1:33 p.m.). ABSENT: Neuhauser. Councilmember- elect Glenn Roberts was present. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber, Schmeiser, Boothroy. EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adjourn to executive session to discuss the appointment to the Committee on Community Needs. Perret arrived. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Foster and Neuhauser absent. Foster arrived, 1:33 p.m. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adjourn to informal discussion. Motion carried, 6/0, 1:35 p.m. ZONING APPLICATIONS Senior Planner Don Schmeiser and Asst. Planner Doug Boothroy were present for discussion. They will notify all applicants when an item is on Council's informal agenda. OAKES MEADOW SUBDIVISION Attorney Marion Neeley, representing developer Dean Oakes, explained the problem encountered in obtaining land to extend Carver Street beyond the subdivision. Council briefly discussed condemnation of Water's property, and then directed City staff to get facts and figures for the extension. The City Manager will maintain contact with developer as the situation progresses. NORTHRIDGE SUBDIVISION Synergistics, Inc. plans to construct four duplexes on a small, rugged piece of land. There will be a common open space for tenants; two access drives, which will be level, with a large amount of dirt removed for unobscured vision to oncoming traffic. Attorney Jay Honohan, repre- senting developer, pointed out a waiver would be needed for the block requirement. BRYN MAWR HEIGHTS Schmeiser outlined the new street patterns as recommended by staff which utilizes the loop streets. Before Council's consideration, staff will obtain concurrence from the developer for the proposed street pattern. • •Formal Discussion November 14, 1977 Page 2 LYN-DEN HEIGHTS Boothroy indicated that after reviewing this subdivision, it was his recommendation that there be assessment waivers and that the general requirements be waived as is consistent with past policy on county subdivisions. However, the subdivision will have to comply with the storm water management ordinance. City Manager Berlin stated the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee will review the proposed area of annexation prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Schmeiser was directed to check on the status of Barker's 2nd Addition with the Johnson County Board of Zoning. COUNTY DOWNS Staff recommends that Council give a on this county subdivision. County acre lots with a 5 -acre common area. PENTACREST GARDEN APARTMENTS vote of recommendation to Coralville Downs consists of 20 acres of 2-3 This development will comply with the Tree Ordinance as their innovative parking design has been staff approved. Regarding compliance with the storm water management ordinance, the City Engineer has granted a waiver as the property slopes toward the river. The Staff's main concern is increased traffic flow onto Burlington Street. Design Review Committee has reviewed the plans and will be submitting their recommendation. Developer Clark was present. BARKER'S IST ADDITION The voluntary annexation has been completed. Council will be considering rezoning of this addition next week. INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Don Hunter, Zuchelli, Hunter and Associates, was present to explain his suggestions as outlined in his memo dated 6/27/77 for an economic development program. It was pointed out that one of Council's top six priorities in goal - setting was an Economic Development Program. Hunter said they had assumed that the City would embark on an economic development program but questioned if development geared toward industrial development was desirable, and asked for a policy decision. He recommended that a certain amount of analysis and establishment of goals and objectives for a policy framework be done by City Staff, and in parallel with this traditional economic development program, that Council go directly to an analysis of specific companies likely to be attracted to Iowa City (both outside and homegrown industry). There are three technical areas, learning and testing related, Hospital related and Media technology related in which a policy framework can be established within which development is to take place. • Ormal Discussion November 14, 1977 Page 3 In answer to the question of how this program would fit into the Compre- hensive Plan, he commented that when the Comprehensive Plan reaches completion, if there is a component for economic development, most of the kinds of things he was talking about were much less in the policy and planning sphere and more in the day-to-day sphere. In his investi- gation, the private sector had suggested that City government previously had been an obstacle to industry, but in his opinion he thought that the City had been neutral. Hunter suggested establishment of an Advisory Group or Committee, a public and private partnership of effort to monitor the analysis effort. Reasons for going after an industry were 1) desire for expansion of the tax base, 2) if a disproportional amount of tax base is in the residential sector, 3) if diversification is desirable, if community is too dependent on a dominant industry, or 4) if growth is desirable. The Comprehensive Plan survey clearly showed that the citizens would like moderate growth, it was pointed out. Council discussed utilization or complementing the existing work -force; the Lansing, Mich. plan; the Rawleigh-Durham project; possible involve- ment of Federal E.D.A.; City not in a seller's market (100 given prospects in a year, 4000 communities competing --they choose us); consideration of agri-business industry. Ira Bolnick, Atty. Clara Olesen and Chamber Dir. Keith Kafer commented on their concerns. Hunter stated that the market analysis, altho there was not a detailed work program now, would include besides assisting in the economic development planning process, the identification and initial contacts with companies interested in coming to Iowa City. He elaborated on the suggestions and discussion with John Colloton on the growth projection for the University Hospital and manufacturing of products they use. Mayor Pro tem deProsse stated that Council did not want a 'heavy' industry, and was fairly close to shaping of a policy and direction. It was suggested that the targeting and subsequent experience with industries might help formulate answers and help formulate the Comprehensive Plan more realistically. She asked that this item be scheduled again, so Council could make decisions on future procedure. LEASE ARRANGEMENT BUS DEPOT Attorney Charles Mullen, representing Union Bus Depot, was present to discuss two options to the lease, 1) addition of three more twoear - options (they are now in the first year of the second option), 2� change in the lease provision regarding not assigning any interest in the lease except in the event of death or disability, as Mr. Spellman is now the sole owner. After discussion and clarification of #2, Council agreed that the present language was satisfactory. Council discussed the bus depot in relation to the urban renewal project. As the staff is investi- gating uses for the U Smash 'Em Bldg., and alternatives will be presented at a later date, the City Manager will report to Council and advise Atty. Mullen when this item can be discussed again. 312 FEDERAL LOAN PROGRAM Director Mike Kucharzak, Maureen Taylor, and Jim Leighton were present for discussion. Kucharzak gave a status report on the present loan and • ormal Discussion ovember 14, 1977 Page 4 grant programs. He requested transfer of $125,000 from Rehab I Program to forgiveable loans to keep the program going, and compared the Federal 312 Program with the City Loan Program. Under the federal program, the City staff would only act as a facilitator in submitting the applications from applicants within the city center area. These loans are for 20 years at 3% for home improvements, there are no income limits, HUD approves the loans. Council discussed whether or not as a matter of City policy, the City could say that the Staff effort could be with people of limited income, or certain areas. Four Councilmembers voiced support for participation in the 312 program. Five Councilmembers voiced support for the transfer of funds from the existing program to the forgiveable grants for low income homeowners. Kucharzak said he would write to HUD about Council's interest in the 312 program and state the policy as Council has discussed it. Four members of the Housing Commission, Director Kucharzak, and a staffinember will attend the N.A.H.R.O. meeting in Des Moines. AGENDA Energy Conservation - The method of payment and approval for the energy pamphlet was questioned. City Manager Berlin advised that the Resources Conservation Commission would soon be presenting a budget for the rest of this year and next year, which will be reviewed with Council to establish priorities. Newspaper Pick -Up - Council discussed alternatives for the pick-up of newspapers from private apartments. New wording to clarify that others wishing to have paper drives could do so on Saturday will be drafted. Publicity concerning changes in garbage pick-up schedules was discussed, also publicity regarding the changes in bus schedules on football days. Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. 0 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 28, 1977 r 48 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION, November 28, 1977 at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding. Tape-recorded on Reel #77-36. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, deProsse, Balmer, Selzer, Vevera, Ferret. Absent: Foster STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Kraft, Vann, Schreiber Mayor Neuhauser called attention to the Resolution of Sympathy for the family of employee George Turecek. EBENEZER SOCIETY City Manager Neal Berlin introduced the representatives of the Ebenezer Society, Dick Hanson, Larry Conrad and Kathy Eide, and called attention to the written material as presented, commenting that if the concept meets with Council's approval, they would like a verbal approval. The only Staff concern was with the way the Advisory Group is put together. Conrad stated that the proposed project might be able to be developed into a demonstration project. There will be a tremendous problem in co-ordination with HUD, a Community controlled facility and a City controlled facility. !ie presented an expanded chart showing the make-up of the Task Force. The Council and the Ecumenical Housing Comm. Board will form a Joint Project Task Force. The Iowa City Staff, the Housing Commission, and various specialists will form a Joint Project Specialist Team. By Dec. 16th, the Ebenezer Society could have a total inventory of programs recommended for the project. Eide will coordinate the JPTF & the JPST. Iowa City staff person coordinating will.be Julie Vann. After discussion, Council agreed to a Task Force composition as follows: 2 appointments from Council, 2 appointments from Ecumenical Housing and 3 appointments from citizens -at -large who have expressed an interest in the project by applying on the regular Board E Commission application form. One of the first tasks will be the selection of an architect, as the sketches will be submitted to HUD in February. B.S. recommended a common architect for the two projects. Robert Welsh advised that the Ecumenical Housing Corp was composed of twelve congregations, and presented written material concerning the group. The Ebenezer Society pointed out that they had excellent contacts in Washington. Councilmembers Max Selzer and Bob Vevera were asked to serve as Council's representatives on the Task Force, and they agreed to serve. The City Manager stated that, from the Staff's standpoint, they were in favor of this proposal from the Ebenezer Society as they have a real understanding of the needs of elderly and the special issues involved. The City and the Ecumenical Housing group will each have a contract with the Ebenezer Society, spelling out their responsibilities with each body. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET-FY'79 City Manager Berlin asked for Councils discussion of the proposal for the Block Grant based on the recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs. 1 ■ 0 0ormal Council 11/28/79 Kucharzak discussed concerns related to Code Enforcement, and need for $96,400. Council discussed expansion of areas. Council agreed toainaccurateareas distribution of costs between Federal and general funds, but to exp andher than the ones suggested, so funding increased to $96,400. Reasons slfor not funding Ralston Creek Floodplain Housing Acquisition were given by The Longfellow Neighborhood Site Improvement project will be done in the Spring. It wast tdecided thatc Green willctraffic controlsome and review land buffers wouldnbeoLevel taken careoflwiProject. thin site improvements funding. Concern wislexpressed contactPlastino regardinto outineseeamaintenance for Ralston Creek. The City Manager alternatives there are. tural rrier of aTchitec inprivatebuildings. Councmembers ecity adisaproval ilfagreedngbut appy priatedtheamoney for oval ramps, curbs. Accessibility for the Civic Center is still being looked at. The $15,000 for the Housing Assistance Plan will be for one person to actively implement the goals of the Housing Assistance Plan. this person is within the existing organization. Council policy concerning the new Energy Conservation law was discussed. Roger Tinklenberg explained revisions in the request for general funding after the discussion the other day. They are still asking for $40,000 from block grant funding. For tree planting, Council deleted $7,000, and added the balance of $15,000 in Site Improvements, the neighborhoods to decide if they want trees. Council discussed temporary bus shelter on Washington St. The Permanent bus shelter will not be ready by next winter if it is proposed for inside of thit e Old Capitol Mall Bldg. Council decidednot to fund out ted tof CmaybDBGe t to do Crew in a less complicated way. City Mg r. could build one. 4:30 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION rn to Moved ationsby ronse,secondurban ed by Selzer atters underto lreasonogivenuvin28Ae3sofnthe Codeuss of Iowa. Upon roll call Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer and Vevera voted 'aye'. Motion carried, 6/0, Foster absent. Staffinembers present: Berlin Stolfus, Glaves, Schreiber. There was no action taken. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer to adjourn. Motion carried, unanimously, 5:15 P.M -