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DECEMBER 13, 1977
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Iowa City City Council, reg. mtg., 12/13/77, 7:30
P.M. at the Civic Ctr. Councilmembers present:
Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer,
Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presid-
ing.
After introduction of Sharon Bonney by the Mayor to
the Council, it was moved by Perret, seconded by
Foster, to adopt RES. H77-467, Bk. 44, pp. 18-19, OF
COMMENDATION FOR MS. SHARON BONNEY, for her many out-
standing accomplishments as the driving force for the
handicapped in Iowa City. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0.
Winifred Brooks discussed the proposal she had
developed for use of the Old Post Office. Mary Rock,
Rev. Carlton & Clayton Ringgenberg have been appointed
as at -large members of the Task Force. The Mayor
reminded them of the previous allocation of $75,000 for
Skills Unlimited.
Atty. Wm. Meardon appeared representing Regina High
School and pointed out the School Board's desire to
keep their property, as it is important to their future
plans. Regarding negotiations on the Hayek tract, he
advised that the appraiser had been given new instruc-
tions, and his new report would be needed before any
conference with the Hayeks. The City Mgr. called
attention to another issue concerning damaged concrete
on alley adjacent to Bowery, 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.
City Mgr. Berlin requested that the Res. accepting
sanitary sewer for BDI First Addn. be deferred until
the bond is posted, and be deleted from the Consent
Calendar. Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, that
the following items and recomms. in the Consent Cal-
endar be approved and/or adopted, as amended:
Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Comp. Plan Coord.
Comm. -11/10/77; Housing Comm. -11/30/77; Mayor's
Youth Empl. Bd.-11/16/77; UAY-11/7/77; Planning &
Zoning Comm.-ll/11/77; Library Bd. Trustees -
11/17/77.
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.
Res.: RES. N77-469, Bk. 44, p. 21, ACCEPTING
STORM SEWER & PAVING & INLETS FOR MT. PROSPECT
ADON., PART III, constructed by Sulzberger
Excavating and Metro Pavers, Inc.
Correspondence: Rhys Van Denmark, re Animal
Shelter, referred to City Mgr. for reply.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0.
After discussion of access in future developments
and traffic problems with Sr. Planner Schmeiser &
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. H77-470, Bk.
44, p. 22, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF BENTON MANOR APTS., as
amended. Upon roll call Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer,
Vevera, Balmer and deProsse voted aye, motion carried,
6/1, Perret voting 'no'.
Mayor Neuhauser announced the following appoint-
ments: Bd. of Adjust.: Dale Paul, term expiring
1/1/81; James Harris, term expiring 1/1/83; term
expiring 1/1/79 will be readvertised. Bd. of Appeals:
Lloyd Kohl, term expiring 12/31/79; Lyle W. Miller,
and Warren Buchan, terms expiring 12/31/80; term
expiring 12/31/78 will be readvertised. Bd. of
Examiners of Plumbers: James Christensen, Journeyman
representative, term expiring 12/31/79; term for pub-
lic representative, expiring 12/31/79 will be read-
vertised. Parks & Rec. Comm.: James Berry, and Dee
Wayne Craig, terms expiring 12/1/82. Riverfront
Comm: Wm. Gilpin, term expiring 12/1/80. Moved by
deProsse, seconded by Perret, to approve the appoint-
ments. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Councilman Balmer noted that Councilmen Foster's &
Selzer's terms on Council would soon be expiring. He
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 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 Public Works
Dept. for their efforts and services during the past
wks., also the many other depts. who have to work
during bad weather. He 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 Councilmembers favored
this. He called attention to the problems conc. paving
of the alley behind the Ia. State Bank new drive-in.
Others present for discussion included Dick Sumnerwill,
George Dane, Wm. Bartley and Kate Bredow. Council
decided to give the City Mgr. a week to come up with a
solution. It was also moved by Foster, seconded by
Balmer, to set public hearing on the alley construction
on 1/3/78, 7:30 P.M. Motion carried, 6/1, deProsse
voting 'no'.
Public Hearing was held on the FY'79 Housing and
Community Dev. Act budget. Mayor Neuhauser read the
Council recomns. as follows: Housing Rehab., $272,000.
Minimum Housing Code Enforcement, $96,400. Ralston
Crk. Flood Control, $686,000. Neighborhood Site
Improvements (including Traffic Controls & Tree Plant-
ing), $220,000. Senior Ctr., $500,000. Architectural
Barrier Removal Prog. for Public Bldgs., $55,000.
General Prog. Admin., $140,000. Housing Assistance
Plan, $15,000. Downtown Redev., $29,000. Human Needs
Plan, $13,530. This totals $2,130,000. Those
appearing were:, John McLaughlin, Curtis Purington,
Chairman of Comm. on Community Needs, Dorothy
Schabilion, Kate Bredow, & Wayne Dunn, representing
Advanced Drainage Systems.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, that the ORD.
AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING THE 1976
EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS, REPEALING ORD. #2710, & PROVIDING FOR ITS
ENFORCEMENT 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 Mgr.
presented an amendment to Sec. 2, 2nd paragraph of the
Ord. Prohibiting Mud Tracking. He suggested addition
of 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. NO. 77-2835 TO
PROHIBIT THE TRACKING OF MUD, GRAVEL OR OTHER MATERIALS
ONTO PUBLIC STS. BY VEHICLES. Motion carried, 6/1,
Balmer voting 'no'. Moved by deProsse, seconded by
Vevera, that the ORD. AS AMENDED, be considered and
given first vote for passage. Motion carried, 5/2.
Upon roll call, Perret, Vevera, deProsse, Foster, &
Neuhauser voted 'aye', motion carried, 5/2, Selzer and
Balmer voting 'no'.
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 mtg. 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 Council-
members present. Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera
that ORD. #77-2872, Ord. Bk. 12, p. 210, CHANGING THE
NAME OF WASHINGTON ST.. TO JOYFIELD LANE FOR THAT
PORTION OF WASHINGTON ST. RUNNING WEST FROM WILSON ST.
be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call
vott unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Mo,ed by Balmer, seconded by Foster, that ORD. #77-
2873, 3k. 44, pp. 211-212, AMENDING ZONING ORD. #2238
BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF BARKER DEV. CO.
PROPERTY FOR COUNTY CH TO CITY CH ZONE be passed and
adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES.
#77-471, Bk. 44, p. 23, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF BARKER'S FIRST ADDN. with two contingencies to be
resolved before final plat approval. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
City Mgr. Berlin advised that the developer had
requested deferral of the Res. Approving the Prel. Plat
for Bryn Mawr Hgts. 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.
#77-472, Bk. 44, pp. 24-26, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AMENDMENT TO THE BRIDGE DESIGN CONTRACT WITH
SHIVE-HATTERY, 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
Ave. Bridge.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn to
executive session to discuss litigation. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, 10:15 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 12/27/77
Submitted for publication on 12/21/77.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
DECEMBER 12, 1977
1:00 P.M.
EXECIFIAVE SESSION: Decamher 12, 1977, 1:00 P.M., Conference Room, Civic Center
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION, December 12, 1977, 1:30 P.M. Conference Room
at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, deProsse, Balmer, Foster
Perret. Councilmembers-elect: Roberts, Erdahl.
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Boothroy, Schmeiser, Schreiber, Bowlin.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster to adjourn to executive session to discuss
appointments to the Board of Adjustment, the Board of Appeals, the Board of
Examiners of Plumbers, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Riverfront
Commission. Upon roll call, Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer and Vevera
voted 'aye'. Motion carried, 5/0. Perret arrived at 1:05 PM, and deProsse
at 1:15 PM. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Foster to adjourn. Motion carried,
7/0, 1:20 P.M.
COUNCIL TIME
Travel Expenditures The City Mgr. will give a breakdown of travel expenditures.
PF,Z Referral The City Mgr. clarified the policy; if an item referred by the PF,Z
Comm. is voted down, it is not referred back to P$Z. If there is a change in
the plat, it is referred back.
ZONING APPLICATIONS
Bryn Mawr Eleven Ed Thomas B Dennis Sauegling were present for discussion. All
Councilmembers agreed that the long streets on the plat submitted were unaccept-
able. Thomas outlined an open-ended cul-de-sac, with trees planted in center,
plan as an alternative. Council discussed traffic, installation of the collector
street, completion of Sunset St. A majority of Councilmembers were not in favor
of the cul-de-sac plan whether:or not it is on the agenda or referred back to
PF,Z Comm. Action will be taken with D.O.T. to resolve the Sunset St. problem.
Barkers First Addn. The Ord. rezoning to City CH is on the agenda for the
third reading. The Resolution Approving the Prel. Plat has a condition that
the developer will submit an agreement to reserve a 50'x100' triangular area
in the SE corner of Lot 4 for a storm water detention facility designed in such
a manner as to permit the concurrent use of the area for a street.
Benton Manor Apartments
Council discussed concerns with traffic, access, possible placement of traffic
light. Schmeiser advised that future developers of the Ruppert tract would
provide secondary access thru the LSRD and subdivision ordinances.
AGENDA
Ord. Prohibiting Tracking of Material onto Streets. Vevera questioned as to how
this would apply to gravel streets. Administrative procedure regarding actual
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December 12, 1977
onforeemont, with initial warning was discussed as desireable. Also there is no
penalty clause. The ordinance will be modified.
EXTENSION OF SAND ROAD (S. GILBERT) AND SCOTT BLVD.
City Engineer Dietz, Planning Dir. Kraft,and Traffic Engr. Brachtel gave the
presentation. Dietz outlined the location of the streets on the map, and
stated that the reason for the discussion was that the Engineering Department
needs an assignment for next year. The Staff feels that the S. Gilbert project
is their priority. He called attention to his memo in the Dec. 9th packet,
outlining the costs for both projects.
The City owns a 40' right-of-way on Scott from Highway 6 to Muscatine Avenue,
and there are no acquistion costs for right-of-way for Scott Blvd. The plan
is to try to obtain 100' r -o -w, possibly by an agreement with the property
owners to trade r -o -w for not being assessed more than 30% of the cost of the
street. Legal descriptions are now available for r -o -w from Highway 6 to
Local Road.
The State system used to determine the need for separated railroad crossing
has shown that the City could not anticipate Fed. funding for a separated (bridge)
crossing, but it would warrant crossing gates and lights. The City can borrow
two years in advance., maybe 3, of the FAUS funds. A secondary source for the
intersection funding is available. Regarding design standards, the minimum
width required by Fed. standards is 53' wide. As the State would like to see
the intersection on Gilbert re -done, they might go along with 45'. For Scott
Blvd, staff is planning for 311, 2 -lanes, or with local funds, 28' wide. Dietz
called attention to Blum's letter concerning the storm water facility.
He outlined acquistion and relocation necessary for Sand Road, and need for
relocation of intersection. Selzer called attention to Council's vote to
proceed on Scott, and the reasons for it. Dir. Kraft discussed local, long-
term impacts on current and projected zoning; the Gilbert St. project
accelerating development, as the Sewage Treatment Plant will open up the
area. Brachtel outlined current and projected traffic, and various tests run
on the Area Trans. Study, connections with Highway 1, Interstate 80 and Local
Road.
Council discussed the Comprehensive Plan Comm. concerns re Scott N. of Muscatine,
and relationship to the City Manager's recommended plan for annexation; the
concern over spending 3 years of Fed. money on one project; the possible need
for environmental impact statement; alternative routes for acquisiton of
r -o -w on Scott; detention ponds and train schedules.
Dietz stated that there would probably be no Fed. funds for r -o -w unless it
was connected to a project, and concrete poured. A majority of Councilmembers
decided that the Gilbert St. Intersection had first priority, but to modify
the rest of that plan; and a majority also wanted to acquire r -o -w on Scott,
at least to Muscatine. The City Manager advised that the Staff would 1) find
out the nature of the improvement on Gilbert that the Feds will be willing to
accept,and 2) their position on Scott Blvd, as it relates to acquisition of
r -o -w, and what the alternatives are.
REGINA SCHOOL BOARD Mayor Neuhauser asked that a special meeting with the
Regina School BoaR be scheduled.
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Informal Council Discussion
December 12, 1977
BUS SERVICE
Council noted that they had no problems with the 2 suggestions regarding the
bus service from Hugh Mose, Transit Mgr. 'Ibis would allow Saturday service
to Hawkeye Apts. by extension of West Benton route, and would allow free
elderly and handicapped service in the evening, starting at 6:30 P.M.
STREET DIVISION
Councilman Foster suggested that the Street Division be commended on the good
job they had done these last couple weeks in snow removal, etc. Other
Councilmembers agreed.
UTILITIES INSTALLATION IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Steve Shelton and John Daniels, representing Iowa -Ill. Gas f, Electric and
Mike Johnston, representing Northwestern Bell Telephone5were present for the
discussion. Daniels noted objections to placing of switching gear underground.
The unit would be four foot high, S�'x5h'. Both sets of gear could be install-
ed in Blocks 83/84. Transformer locations can be set later. Some of the
individual entrances might have to be overhead, and the Ord. should be drafted
to reflect this. Several agreed that 90 days was not enough time to remove
above -ground utility installation and replace with under -ground installation.
Glaves advised that if there are technical problems getting into a building underground,
common sense should be used, and the exemption language would be looked at,
to give the Engineer exceptions for exemptions.
Shelton called attention to a transformer location needed on College/Dubuque for
Tease structures in the middle of the street. They plan to camouflage it. Glaves
advised that he would have the location for the conduit tomorrow. Johnston called
attention to the NWBT major cable goes down Dubuque Street, and asked that
Council not abandon the street. He was informed that the City would retain
ownership of Dubuque. 4:15 P.M. Councilwoman deProsse left the meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera to adjourn for discussion of Collective
Bargaining. Upon roll call Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, Ferret, Selzer and Vevera
voted 'aye'. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. There was no action taken.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzerito adjourn. Motion carried unanimously,
6/0, 4:40 P.M.