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C014PLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 13, 1977
7:30 P.M.
Iowa City City Council, reg. nitg., 12/13/77, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Ctr. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser,
Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin,
Stolfus, Schreiber, Kraft, Schnreiber. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding.
Minutes of this mtg. recorded on Tape #77-37.
After introduction of Sharon Bonney by the Mayor to the Council, it
was moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. '77-467, Bk. 44,
pp. 18-19, OF COMMENDATION FOR MS. SHARON BONNEY, for her many out- µ l9 b
standing accomplishmeiEs as the driving force for the handicapped in
Iowa City. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0.
Winifred Brooks, 2025 Taylor Dr., discussed the proposal she had
developed for use of the Old Post Office, and asked that Council evaluate '4117
the 5 points. Mayor Neuhauser directed her to contact the Task Force.
Selzer announced that Mary Rock, Rev. Carlton & Clayton Ringgenberg had
been appointed as at -large members of the Task Force, and noted other
action that had been taken so far. Vevera discussed input from the
people. The Mayor reminded them of the previous allocation of 575,000
for Skills Unlimited.
Atty. Win. Meardon appeared representing Regina High School and pointed
out the School Board's desire to keep their property, as it is important �7Qg
to their future plans. Regarding negotiations on the Hayek tract, he
advised that the appraiser had been given new instructions, and his new
report would be needed before any conference with the Hayeks. The City !�Jqq
Mgr. called attention to another issue concerning damaged concrete on
alley adjacent to Bo_ were, noting that as the opposing Atty. Mr. Meardon
should have replied; the deadline was today. Meardon stated that the
deadline was tomorrow, his answer would be on file then. Later it was e
deterrn;ned that the deadline actually was today, 12/13.
City Mgr. Berlin requested that the Res. accepting sanitary sewer for
BDI First Addn. he deferred until the hond is posted, and be deleted 2 al
from the Consent Calendar. Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, that
the following items and recomms. in the Consent Calendar be approved
and/or adopted, as amended:
Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Comp. Plan Coord. Comni.-11/10/77; -4-Lo L
s Housing Comm.-11/30/Zoning Co's Youth Empl./77;t i1brar /Bd. Trustee 'f
11/7/77 ; -'Planning & Zoning Comm.-11/17/77;�Library Bd. Trustees-
11/17/77, s u x o
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Permit Res., Res. Bk. 44, as recomm. by City Clerk: Res. #77-
468, p. 20, Approving Class C Beer Permit Appl. for Ellis dba/Needs,
18 S. Clinton. 4A0.7
Res.: QES. u77-4699 Bk. 44, p. 21, ACCEPTING STORM SEWER &
PAVINQ & INLETS FOR MT PROSPECT ADDN.. PART III constructed by 4.16 9
Sulzberger Excavating and Metro Pavers, Inc.
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December 13, 1977
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Correspondence: Rhys Van Denmark, re Animal Shelter, referred to 4 l p
Cit h , for reply.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0.
The reconuns. from P&Z Comm, to approve final LSRD 6 PAD plans and
plat of Ty'n rap. Pars 1R with several contingencies; and approval of
prel. LSRD plan of Benton Manor Apts. were noted. q 111
After discussion of access in future developments and traffic problems
with Sr. Planner Schmeiser 8 developer's Atty. Charles Mullen, Council
decided to add wording suggested by City Atty. Hayek, that the approval
of the final LSRD plan would be subj. to satisfactory res. of the access
question. Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #77-470,
Bk. 44, p. 22, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY L_ARU SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOP- �d 1.2MENT PLAN OF BFNTON IIA14OR APTS., as amended. Upon roll call Foster,
Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer and deProsse voted aye, motion carried,
6/1, Perret voting 'no'. STafF Ye ,,-r- 41, Kka" AAA Nod
After calling attention to the fact that there was not one woman
among the following appointments, Mayor Neuhauser announced the following
appointments: Bd. of Adiust.: Dale Paul, 115 Estron, term expiring
1/1/81; James Harris, 219 Ronalds St., term expiring 1/l/83; term expiring
1/1/79 will be readvertised. Bd. of Appeals: Lloyd Kohl, 806 Walnut X14
St., term expiring 12/31/19; Lyle W. Mil , 7 Princeton Ct., and Warren
Buchan. 1927 Keokuk St., terms expiring 12/31/80; term expiring 12/31/78
will:be readvertised. Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers: James Christensen, 4x15
2309 Miami Dr., Journeyman representative, term expiring 12/31/79; term
for public representative, expiring 12/31/79 will be readvertised. µd1_
Parks & le c.
Conun : James Berry, 165 Glenn Dr., and Dee Wayne Crain,
1910 Kath in Dr., terms expiring 12/1/82. Riverfront Conun_ Win. Gilpin, tJa�7
301 Taft Speedway, term expiring 12/1/80. Moved by deProsse, seconded
by Perret, to approve the appointments. Motion carried unanimously,
7/0.
Councilman Balmer noted that Councilmen Foster's E Selzer's terms on
Council would soon be expiring. Ile expressed appreciation for the
service given by them to the City, noting that it is a sacrifice to
their families and their jobs. As it was Selzer's final mtg., Mayor N 2 1
Neuhauser expressed her appreciation for his contribution to Council and
made the presentation of his nameplate. Councilman Selzer replied that
it had been a privilege to serve the people of Iowa City, the experiences
and friendship would be lifelong. Foster commended the personnel in the 4d 19
Public Works Dent. for their efforts and services during the past wks.,
also the many other depts. who have to work during bad weather. Ile
suggested that it is meaningful to have citizens say these things also
to the employees.
The City Mgr. inquired if the Council had a position on the suggestion
of the possibility of a new liquor store in downtown Iowa City. All 5�2��
Councilmembers favored this, pointing out that it is logical to put the
new store where the business is. Ile called attention to the problems
cont.ap vino of the al_ ley behind the la. State Bank new drive-in, outlined
the schedules for utilities installation, and explained delays. Ile
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December 13, 1977
Page 3
asked if Council wanted to pave under winter construction methods (more
costly, uncertain quality) or postpone until Spring. Dick SumnrenaiII.
representing Ia. State Bank, asked that the alley be completed by their
opening date (Feb.). Atty. Have noted that there was a City commitment
to pave the alley and Coun`nould come up with a solution. Various
suggestions were made including, 1) modification or termination of
present contract, 2) starting the bidding procedure for a winter con-
struction, 3) paving r, now, !z in Spring, 4) innovative contracting,
concern over creating audit problems, 4) work be done now by City crew.
Others present for discussion included George Dane, Flu. Bartley and Kate
Bredow. Council decided to give the City hlgr. a week to come up with a
solution. It was also moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to set
n�ublic hearing on the alley construction on 1/3/78, 7:30 P.M. Motion
carried, 6/1, deProsse voting 'no'• z z
City Atty. Hayek requested a brief executive session after the mtg.
to discuss litigation.
Public hearing was held on the ElaHousing and Community Dev. Act 4 a23
budget. Mayor Neuhauser read the Council recomms. as follows: Housing
Rehab ., $272,000. 1.'nimun1 Housing Code Enforcement, $96,400.
Crk. Flood Control, $686,000. Ieinhhrn•hood Site Ininr ie e,rs
Traffic Controls & Lee Planti (including
Architectural Barrier P�mn al Pg ${o�'POOIic Bldgs., sCtr., 5500,000.
P1og. Admin., $140,000. .Housing Assistance Plan? $15,00$55,000.
ODO ntowneral
Rte•, 000. Human Needc Ptah $13,530. This totals $2,130,000.
John McLaughlin, 1715 Rochester Ct., appeared cont. the stormwater
detention prog. and Hickory Hill Parl;. Cu_ rtis Puri_ n�t�n� Chairman of
Comm. on Community Needs, discussed Architectural Barrier removal, Bus
Shelter & Traffic Controls. The City Mgr. had suggested that the Park
Dept. might construct a bus shelter. othv Schabil'on 1503 Sheridan
and Yate Bredow, 817 Rundell, called attention to the speeding on Sheridan
and asked for stop signs at three locations. Lyne Dunn representing y 235
Advanced Drainage Systems, related concerns re traffic flow and pattern,
and advised that they wished to be consulted re changes. Counrilmembers
agreed that they needed to look at the speeding problem, and wanted to
discuss tine effectiveness of the signs on Court St.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, that the ORD. MENDING THE
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING THE 1976 EDITIONOF THE UNIFORM 2LUMBINQ CODE
WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, REPEALING ORD. #2710, & PROVIDING FOR ITS q2.z (o
E14FORCEMENT by considered and given 1st vote for Passage. Motion carried,
6/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent from the
room.
As discussed at informal session, the. City 1401•• presented an amendment
to Sec. 2, 2nd paragraph of the Ord. Prohibiting Mud Tracking. He
suggested addition co the word, 'paved' before the words, 'public streets'.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by deProsse, to so amend the ORD. AMENDING
SECTION 6.04.35. C. OF ORD. N0. 77-2835 TO PROHIBIT THE TRnrK1tJ_I�
GRAVEL lm OTHER voting MATERIAL'no,
ONTO PUBLIC STS. BY VEHICLES. Motion carried, 42.Z7
6/1, Balmer voting 'no'. I -loved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, that
the ORD. AS AiiENDED, be considered and given first vote for passage.
Motion carried, 5/2. Upon roll call, Perrot, Vevera, deProsse, Foster,
& Neuhauser voted aye , motion carried, 5/2, Selzer and Balmer voting
'no'.
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December 13, 1977
Page 4
Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring the
ords. must be considered and voted on for passage at 2 Council mtgs.
prior to the !ntg. at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that
the 1st and 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 Foster, seconded
by Vevera that ORD. 477-2872, Ord. Bk. 12, P. 210, CHANGING THE NAME OF g
WASHINGTON ST. TO JOYFIFID IANF FOR THAT PORTION 01 WASHINGTON ST.
RUNNING WEST FROM WILSON ST. be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by roster, that ORD. :177-2873, Bk. 44, pp.
211-212,,AMENDIIIG ZONING ORD. 42238 BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF
BARKER DEV. CO. PROPERTY FOR COUNTY CH TO CITY CII ZONE be passed and y a a9
adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0. This tract is
located west of Hwy. 41 & Dane's Dairy and contiguous to the south City
limits.
I•loved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES a77-471_ Bk. 44,
p. 23, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF I&EER.'S FIRST ADDN. with two -qRB
contingencies to be resolved before final plat approval. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Citv Mar. Berlin advised that the developer had requested deferral of �, �)
the Res. Approving the Prel. Plat for Bryn Mawr Hats. 11. Moved by __
deProsse, seconded by Vevera, to so defer the Res. Motion carried, 6/1,
Neuhauser voting 'no'.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. 477-472, Bk. 44,
pp. 24-26, AUTHORIZING, THE MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT TO THE BRIDGE DESIGN- qa32._
CONTRACT WITH SHiVF-FIATTFRY. DATED 6/14/77. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. This amendment provides for
design fees for the Court/Muscatine Bridge, the Governor St. Bridge, and
the Iowa Avg Sr9dnP
Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn to executive session zi x.33
to discuss litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, 10:15
p.m. No action was taken. I•loved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to
adjourn. Motion carried unanimously, 10:25 p.m.
MARY C. NEUT USER, I4AYOR
ABBIE STOLFUS, C]TY CLERI;
*City of Iowa CI*
DAT@: December 9, .1977
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Word Processing Center 43-314
b. Citizen Input in FY 79 Budget Process 413 S
c. Saga of Old Jet 42.31e
Memorandum from Paul Glaves regarding utility installation in the central y 13 1
business district.
Memorandum from Rick Geshwiler regarding changed time of CPCC meeting. q2.32
Community Development activities proposed for CDBG Program. 42 3 Q
Memoranda from Transit Manager:
a. Saturday Service to Hawkeye Apartments 142,40
b. Free Elderly and Handicapped Service at Night 4141
Memorandum from Director of Parks and Recreation regarding vacancies on the
Parks and Recreation Commission. 4 A 4L
Memoranda from Director of Public Works:
a. Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee minutes of December 7, 1977 N Z 4 9
b. Equipment Expenditures in the Street Division 4 aqL,
c. South Gilbert Street and Scott Boulevard: Funding and Cost Analysis 4ZyS
Memorandum from Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding housing
appeals. U zk4b
Memorandum from Director of Conununity Development regarding comprehensive plan.
i 4z4�
Copy of letter from Chairman of CPCC regarding Scott Boulevard. p ;t ylg
Minutes of staff meetings of November 30, 1977 and December 7, 1977. 4.749
November monthly reports for the departments of Police, Fire, and Housing 14 2 YO
and Inspection Services.
1
The Building Line, Volume 4, December, 1I1977. / 415/
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DATlt December 9, •1917
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
REt Material in Friday's Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Word Processing Center 423 t-4
b. Citizen Input in FY 79 Budget Process 4 1 3 Sr
c. Saga of Old Jet 4-134
Memorandum from Paul Glaves regarding utility installation in the central y %3 7
business district.
Memorandum from Rick Geshwiler regarding changed time of CPCC meeting. 42.39
Community Development activities proposed for CDBG Program. 4239
Memoranda from Transit Manager:
a. Saturday Service to Hawkeye Apartments
b. Free Elderly and Handicapped Service at Night
4246
41 µ1
X Memorandum from Director of Parks and Recreation regarding vacancies on the
Parks and Recreation Commission. 4a 4z
Memoranda from Director of Public Works:
a. Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee minutes of December 7, 1977 q249
b. Equipment Expenditures in the Street Division 4 iy L'
c. South Gilbert Street and Scott Boulevard: Funding and Cost Analysis4jgS
Memorandum from Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding housing
appeals. N A"
Memorandum from Director of Community Development regarding comprehensive plan.
414
�, \'\ Copy of letter. from Chairman of CPCC regarding Scott Boulevard,� y ff
C;lywaf,. 4 CowAw�. Dw. do Not Hart 4L
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Minutes of staff meetings of November 30, 1977 and December 7, 1977. 4.79L 9
November monthly reports for the departments of Police, Fire, and Housing 4 2 ro
and Inspection Services.
The Building Line, Volume 4, December, 1977.
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