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MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 14, 1978
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2711/78, :30
P.M. at the Civic Ctr. Councilmembers present:
Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret,
Roberts, Vevera. Mayor Vevera presiding.
City Clerk Abbie Stolfus asked that 2 items be
added to the Consent Calendar: Res. Setting
Public Hearing on CBD Streetscape Impr. Proj.; and
motion to accept sketch plan for Copper Dollar
remodeling, instead of Res. on agenda setting
public hearing on violations.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the
following items and recomms. in Consent Calendar
be received, approved and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council
mtg., 1/31/78, subj. to correction, as recomm.
by City Clerk.
Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Housing Comm. -
2/1/78; Human Rgts. Comm. -1/23/78; United
Action Youth -1/25/78; Library Bd.-1/19/78;
City Conf. Bd.-1/30/78.
Permit Res., recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 45:
Res. 78-40, p. 67, Approving Appl. Class C
Liquor License, Jack's Office, 1210 Highland
Ct.,; Res. 78-41, p. 68, Issuing Cigarette
Permits; Res. 78-42, p. 69, Issuing Dancing
Permit to Grand Daddy's, 505 E. Burlington.
Setting Public Hearings: Res. 78-43, Bk.
45, p. 70, Setting hearing 2/21/78 on Amending
FY78 budget ending 6/30/78. Motion setting
hearing 3/21/78 on applications for 17 taxicab
certificates of necessity by Super Cab Co. &
Yellow -Checker Cab Co. Res. 78-44, Bk. 45,
p. 71, Setting hearing on pians, specifications,
form of contract & estimated cost for City
Plaza Central Bus. Dist. Streetscape Impr.
Proj., 2/28/78. Moved by Perret, seconded by
Neuhauser, to approve sketch plan as filed by
Copper Dollar, 211 Iowa Ave., of their remodeled
area & remit to the State Dept. Motion
carried unanimously.
Correspondence: Clerk's memo re validity
of petition for CATV system by Iowa City
Cable Television, Inc. Johnson Co. Reg.
Planning Comm. vacancy on Executive Bd.,
consensus to reappoint David Perret.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that the
rule requiring that ords. 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, & that the ord. be voted upon for final
passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved
by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse that ORD. 78-
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2877, Bk. 13, pp. 5-6, MODIFYING CERTAIN REQUIRE-
MENTS OF CHAPTER 8.10 OF MUN. CODE, (Ord. 77-2868)
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION LIMITATIONS WITHIN A
DESIGNATED AREA be finally adopted at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Council -
members present, 7/0.
City Atty. Hayek called attention to his review
and report on questions raised bar Council re the
prel. plat of Oakes Meadow Addn., as presented,
along with a Res. Disapproving the Plat. Moved by
Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-
45, Bk. 45, pp. 72-73, DISAPPROVING PREL. PLAT OF
OAKES MEADOW ADDN. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The State of the City Message was read by Mayor
Vevera.
Rich Clinite appeared re traffic problems on
Kimball Rd. during the winter, especially re
buses. Wes Fotsch appeared conc. the moratorium
ord. for Northside.
Public hearing was held on the Ord. Adopting
the 1978 National Electrical Code, as Amended.
Public Hearing was held on the Ord. Amending
Ord. 77-2874, which Adopted the Uniform Plumbing
Code, with Certain Amendments, of the Mun. Code of
Iowa City.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to make
the appts. to the Comm. on Community Needs for 2
yr. terms ending 3/1/80 as follows: Karen Franklin,
Loren Horton, and reappt. of George Swisher.
Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by
Neuhauser, to appoint Jan Redick to the Airport
Comm., term ending 3/1/84. Motion carried, 5/2,
Balmer and Roberts voting 'no'.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt
RES. 78-46, Bk. 45, p. 74, AUTHORIZING ABANDONED
BICYCLE SALE, Sunday, 4/2/78. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present,
7/0.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt
RES. 78-47, Bk. 45, pp. 75-97, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAFF,
LOCAL 610, TO BE EFFECTIVE 7/1/78 thru 6/30/80.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt
RES. 78-48, Bk. 45, pp. 98-100, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVS. IN IOWA
CITY WITH IOWA CITY GIRLS'SOFTBALL. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt
RES. 78-49, Bk. 45, pp. 101-103, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVS. IN IOWA
CITY WITH IOWA CITY BOYS' BASEBALL, INC. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council -
members present.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to
adopt RES. 78-50, Bk. 45, pp. 104-106, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVS. IN
IOWA CITY WITH IOWA CITY BABE RUTH LEAGUE. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council -
members. present.
Moved by de;rosse, seconded by Neuhauser, to
adopt RES. 78-51, Bk. 45, pp. 107-119, AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVS.
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY & EBENEZER CTR. FOR
AGING & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, re the Sr. Ctr. Proj.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Council -
members present, 7/0.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to
adopt RES. 78-52, Bk. 45, pp. 120-121, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN ASSURANCE RE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR
FAUS PROJS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
all Councilmembers present, 7/0.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, that
the ORD. AMENDING ORD. 76-2820 TO LIMIT THE USE OF
MOTORIZED VEHICLES TO PARK RDS. & TO PROHIBIT THE
USE OF PARK RDS. BY UNLICENSED VEHICLES be considered
and given lst vote for passage. Motion carried
unanimously. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, that
the revised draft of the ORD. REQUIRING GAS,
ELECTRIC & COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE HOLDERS TO
MOVE CERTAIN OF THEIR FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO INSTALL THEM UNDER-
GROUND: TO REQUIRE UTILITY CUSTOMERS IN CERTAIN
AREAS TO REMOVE ABOVE -GROUND UTILITY INSTALLATIONS
AND INSTALL THEM UNDERGROUND: & PROVIDING PROCE-
DURES AND STANDARDS FOR EXEMPTIONS FOR THE REQUIRE-
MENTS be considered and given 1st vote for passage.
Motion carried unanimously. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adjourn,
9:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
A more complete description of Council Activities
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 2/28/78
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UTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF CO IL
JANUARY 31, 1978
The cost of publiShi.ng the following proceedings
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Iowa City Council, reg. Council mtg., 1/31/78,
at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Ctr. Councilmembers
present: Balmer, deProsse, Perret, Roberts,
Vevera, Erdahl (8:05 P.M.). Absent: Neuhauser.
Mayor Vevera presiding.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, that the
following items & recomms. in the Consent Calendar
be approved and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council
mtg., 1/17/78, subi. to correction, as recomm.
by City Clerk.
Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: CCN -1/4/78;
Design Review Conn. -1/18/78; Comp. Plan
Coord. Comm. -1/7/78. 1/12/78, 1/18/78; Human
Rgts. Comm. -12/19/77; Parks & Rec. Comm. -
1/11/78; Riverfront Comm. -1/18/18.
Motions setting public hearings: Ord. to
adopt 1978 Ed. of Natl. Electrical Code with
certain additions & amendments -2/14/78. Ord.
amending Ord. N77-2874, which adopted the
Uniform Plumbing Code, with certain amendments,
of the Iowa City Mun. Code -2/14/78.
Correspondence: Tee Vee Cable Serv., Inc.
re reaffirmation of their long-standing
application for a cable TV franchise. Arthur
E. Schmidt, re parking regulations, referred
to City Mgr.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl
and Neuhauser absent. After Council discussion,
the raft new
feessandfwas chargesrforetheoElwording
ectrical Code Ord.
seconded by Perret
Moved by deProsse, , to set a
public hearing on 2/21/78 to establish regulations
for county subdivisions. Motion carried, 5/0,
Erdahl & Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts,
INtoTadopt
RES. #78-29, Res. Bk. 45, p.
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PREL'PLAT OF BRYN MAWR HGTS., PT. ELEVEN.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl
& Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt
RES. H78-30, Res. Bk. 45, p. 54, APPROVING THE
PREL. PLAT OF BARKER'S SECOND ADON. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl & Neuhauser
absent.
Sr. Planner Don Schmeiser appeared and discussed
procedure re access to the Oakes Meadow Addn. Coun-
cil requested a legal opinion on whether or not
the access presented should be referred back to
P&Z Comm. Atty. Marion Neely, representing developer,
appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse,
to defer the Res. Approving the Prel. Plat of
Oakes Meadow Addn. for 1 week. Ayes: Vevera,
Perret, deProsse. Nays: Roberts, Balmer. Absent:
Erdahl, Neuhauser. Motion carried, 3/2.
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My 'raverman, Iowa City Cable TV, ,sented
petitions requesting that their company be placed
on a ballot to decide whether or not a non-exclusive
20 -yr. cable TV franchise should be granted to
I.C. Cable TV, Inc. Others appearing conc. cable
TV included Dan Boyle. and Lou Eichler. Councilman
Erdahl arrived at 8:05 P.M.
Winifred Brooks, 2025 Taylor Dr., appeared
conc, her designs for a Human Resources Prog.
centered in the old Post Office. John Morrissey,
513 Van Buren, asked Council to direct City staff
to negotiate with IA DOT on the design & location
of proposed Freeway 11518.
In reference to the recomm. from the Parks &
Rec. Comm. that Ord. N76-2820 be amended conc. use
of parks by snowmobiles, motorcycles, 0.R.V.'s &
other motorized vehicles, it was the consensus of
Council that no snowmobiles be permitted in parks.
The public hearing was held on the fourth yr.
FY79 proposed HCDA application. Lou Eichler.
appeared. Mayor Vevera corrected a statement
published, stating that no CDBG money will be used
for the construction of City Plaza, for the downtown
streetscape design of Washington and Captiol Sts.,
or for the design of the parking ramps.
Mayor Vevera announced a vacancy for one unexpirec
term ending 7/1/78 on the CCN and a vacancy for
one unexpired term ending 1/1/79 on the Parks &
Rec. Comm. Appts. will be made on 3/7/78.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to
approve the Mayor's appt. of Vicki Hughes to fill
the unexpired term ending 1/1/19 on the Bd. of
Adjustment. Motion carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
The positions on the Bd. of Appeals and the Bd. of
Examiners of Plumbers will be readvertised.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn
the mtg. Motion carried, 6/0. (9:00 P.M.)
A more complete description of Council activities
is on file in the office of the City Clerk. .
s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 2/14/78
Submitted for publication on 2/9/78.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 31, 1978
7:30 P.M.
Iowa City Council, reg. Council mtg., 1/31/78, at 7:30 P.M. at the
Civic Ctr. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Perret, Roberts,
Vevera, Erdahl (8:05 P.M.). Absent: Neuhauser. Staffinembers present:
Schreiber, Stolfus, Schmeiser, Kushnir, Kraft. Mayor Vevera presiding.
Minutes of this mtg. are recorded on Tape #78-2.
Council noted that deletions from the Consent Calendar which were
made at yesterday's Informal Session (1/30/78) were as follows: Res.
Approving Class B Beer Permit application for Taco House, 517 S. River-
side Dr. Res. Approving Class C Liquor Control License for Grand Daddy's
of Iowa City, Inc., 505 E. Burlington. Mgr. Steve Sinicropi appeared
advising that they would comply with the sign regulations. Res. setting
public hearing on 1/14/78 for sidewalk repairs at 403 S. Lucas St.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, that the following items & recomms.
in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/17/78, subj. to
correction, as recomm. by City Clerk.
Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: CCN -1/4/78; Design Review Comm. -
1/18/78; Comp. Plan Coord. Comm. -1/7/78. 1/12/78, 1/18/78; Human
Rgts. Comm. -12/19/17; Parks & Rec. Comm. -1/11/78; Riverfront Comm. -
1/18/78.
Motions setting public hearings: Ord. to adopt 1978 Ed. of Natl.
Electrical Code with certain additions & amendments -2/14/78. Ord.
amending Ord. N77-2874, which adopted the Uniform Plumbing Code,
with certain amendments, of the Iowa City Mun. Code -2/14/78.
Correspondence: Tee Vee Cable Serv., Inc. re reaffirmation of
their long-standing application for a cable TV franchise. Arthur
E. Schmidt, re parking regulations, referred to City Mgr.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Neuhauser absent.
After Council discussion, the staff was directed to draft new wording
for fees and charges for the Electrical Code Ord. This item will be
scheduled for further informal discussion.
Council noted the recomm. from the P&Z Comm. to approve the prel. &
final LSNRD plan of Plamor Lanes Addn. Moved by deProsse, seconded by
Perret, to set a public hearing on 2/21/78 to establish regulations for
county subdivisions. Motion carried, 5/0, Erdahl & Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. #78-29, Res. Bk.
45, p. 53, APPROVING THE PREL. PLAT OF BRYN MAWR HGTS., PT. ELEVEN.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl & Neuhauser absent.
Council noted receipt of the letter from the developer, Earl Yoder, re
their cooperation with the City and IA DOT to expedite the southerly
extension of Sunset St. to Hwy. 1.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. #78-30, Res. Bk.
45, p. 54, APPROVING THE PREL. PLAT OF BARKER'S SECOND ADDN. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl & Neuhauser absent.
Sr. Planner Don Schmeiser appeared and discussed procedure re access
to the Oakes Meadow Addn. He suggested that the legal dept. investigate
the requirement of extending sts. in a development before building
permits are issued. Council requested a legal opinion on whether or not
the access presented should be referred back to P&z Comm. Atty. Marion
Neely, representing developer, appeared. Moved by Perret, seconded by
deProsse, to defer the Res. Approving the Prel. Plat of Oakes Meadow
Addn. for 1 week. Ayes: Vevera, Perret, deProsse. Nays: Roberts,
Balmer. Absent: Erdahl, Neuhauser. Motion carried, 3/2.
Mace Braverman, Iowa City Cable TV, presented petitions requesting
that their company be placed on a ballot to decide whether or not a non-
exclusive 20 yr. cable TV franchise should be granted to I.C. Cable TV,
Inc. Others appearing conc. cable TV included Dan Boyle, 100 Oakridge,
and Lou Eichler, 1111 Village Farm Ct. Several Councilmembers commented.
Councilman Erdahl arrived at 8:05 P.M.
Winifred Brooks, 2025 Taylor Dr., appeared conc. her designs for a
Human Resources Prog. centered in the old Post Office, elaborating on
why she thinks Council can not get low & moderate income people to
participate in developing programs that will affect them. John Morrissey,
513 Van Buren, asked Council to direct City staff to negotiate with IA
DOT on the design & location of proposed Freeway #518. deProsse stated
a letter had been sent to IA DOT reaffirming Council's previous position
opposing construction of the proposed Freeway #518 as stated in their
letter of 1/30/76, but noting that they desire to continue to discuss
questions relating to alignment and other matters with the hope that
changes satisfactory to the City may be implemented.
In reference to the recomm. from the Parks & Rec. Comm. that Ord.
#76-2820 be amended conc. use of parks by snowmobiles, motorcycles,
O.R.V.'s & other motorized vehicles, Schreiber indicated
an ord. would be submitted to Council in the near future. It was the
consensus of Council that no snowmobiles be permitted in parks. The
proposed Ord. will be changed to reflect the consensus.
The public hearing was held on the fourth yr. FY79 proposed HCDA
application. Lou Eichler, 1111 Village Farm Ct., appeared. Mayor
Vevera corrected a statement published, stating that no CDBG money will
be used for the construction of City Plaza, for the downtown streetscape
design of Washington and Captiol Sts., or for the design of the parking
ramps.
Mayor Vevera announced a vacancy for one unexpired term ending 7/1/78
on the CCN (resignation of Ron Bohlken) and a vacancy for one unexpired
term ending l/l/79 on the Parks & Rec. Comm. Appts. will be made on
3/7/78.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to approve the Mayor's appt.
of Vicki Hughes, 15 Woolf Ave., to fill the unexpired term ending 1/1/79
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on the Bd. of Adjustment. Motion carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The
positions on the Bd. of Appeals for an unexpired term ending 12/31/78
and on the Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers for an unexpired term ending
12/31/79 will be readvertised.
Council discussed the reply to be sent to Emil Brandt, JCRPC, re
letter conc. Human Serv. Proj. They will ask for concrete recomms.
conc. how agencies can coordinate. The Mayor will draft a letter. A
short discussion was held on procedure for Cable TV. The matter will be
discussed informally when the City Mgr. is present. Concern was expressed
re the problem with storm sewer in connection with elevator constr. on
the Rec. Ctr. Acting City Mgr. Schreiber explained recent action re Old
Jet. There has been no answer from the Airport Comm. re communication
conc. maintenance and upkeep.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the mtg. Motion
carried, 6/0. (9:00 P.M.)
BBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
JANUARY 30, 1978
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: January 30, 1978, 1:00 P.M. in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding.
COUNCI WEMBERS PRESENT: Vevera, Roberts, Balmer, Erdahl, Perret, deProsse
(1:20 PM). Absent: Neuhauser.
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schmeiser, Boothroy, Schreiber.
TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 078-4, Side 2, 265 -End, & over Side 1, 1-410.
ZONING APPLICATIONS Side 2, 265-822
Bryn Mawr Eleven
a. New configuration presented.
b. State const. of Hwy. 1 will include paving of Sunset over Dane property.
c. Written agreement from Earl Yoder requested re plans and timeframe.
d. City will have to pay for portion of widening on Sunset where it is
two lane now.
Barker's Second
a. Approve subject to agreement in writing that developer will annex
when he can.
Councilwoman deProsse arrived, 1:20 PM.
Oaks Meadow Addn. Hayek, Dietz $ Showalter present.
a. Plan for temporary access across Moose Lodge entrance for secondary
access, explained by Atty. Neely E Dev. Oakes.
b. Statement that waters does not want a street thru to Carver, and Oakes
prefers a cul-de-sac.
C. Assessment of costs of street discussed.
d. Dev. Attorney responded to legal opinion given. Hayek stated that the
Legal Dept. stood by their opinion.
e. Maintenance of street, write into agreement.
f. Concensus by Council, to connect to Carver St.
g. Majority of Councilmembers favoring condemnation of Water's property.
h. Majority of Councilmembers will approve Prel. plat.
Plamor Lanes, Prel.$ Final LSNRD
a. Does not need to comply with stormwater management ord. or tree ord.
b. Hayek's memo of 6/29/77 noted.
C. The 'loophole' is being corrected and a revised set of regulations drafted.
d. Res. on next week's agenda.
County Subdivision Rat
egulions
a. Memo presented -Staff Report of 9/1/77.
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RALSTON ('IEkK I'It(11P("I' $ HICKORY HILL LAND ACQUISITION 822-2068
a. I'lestino gave a short presentation re the project, noting that even if
Hickory Hill land is acquired by G.O. Bond process, City would need an
Environmental impact Statement if HCDA funding were used to build.
b. Consultant Bill Lindley gave a slide presentation on detention basins.
1. Discussion of sediment, debris collection at intakes, Fi erosion.
2. Public Works Dept. would remove debris from intakes.
c. Regina area would be functional 99% of the time.
d. Proposed dam location ideal for control.
1. Would decrease flow from 85% at Rochester to 35% downstream.
2. Other alternatives would be more expensive.
c. Dam would be 36 foot high , but 30 foot lower than surrounding topography.
4. Facilit at Scott would have a significant effect also.
o. Appraiser Don Johnson explained his approach for appraisal of 40 acres
and 23 acres.
for Regina.
f. City Mgr. has scheduled a meeting with the School Board
g. Showalter outlined on the map the area which could buffer the park.
h. G.O. bonds can be.used for flood control purposes.
i. The detention area will flood the same number of times as Iowa City
has flooded in the past.
(ICDA PROGWi GOALS$ OBJECTIVES Side 2, 2068 -End. Side 1, 1-128
a. Vann explained funding for the Senior Citizens Center
b. Council discussed funding for Resources Energy Comm. f hiring of 1/2 empl.
c. Need to analyze utility figures presented for public buildings.
d. Decision on hiring of planner for microanalyses to be decided in
30-60 days.
c. $41,000, o.k. for Resources, no questions on other budgets.
f. (lousing Assistance Plan
1. Inconsistencies not resolved between E.C.I.A.R.P.0 (lousing Opportunities
Plan and City liousing Assistance Plan.
2. Staff to draft City's position in writing, after Council review, send
to HUD.
3. Public Housing, funding dependent on.
4. Additional information will be sought by staff, in reference to
inspection of owner occupied housing.
FREEWAY 518 Side 1, 128-250
a. Draft letter be changed in the first sentence by deleting reference to
L•.I.S., substituting `Freeway SIB% and sent to DOT.
h. Possible moving of alignment to the West.
CABLE TELEVISION 250-390
a, p— ossible scheduling of elections discussed.
b. Council concensus, approval of hiring consultant as recommended by City Mgr.
c. Connie Tiffany from Library to help committee coordinante action.
AGENDA 390-410
a. Application for Beer License for Granddaddy's deferred, need to comply
with Sign Ord.
b. Application for Taco 11ouse deferred, legal papers not ready.
c. Resolution on hearing for sidewalk installation, defer two weeks.
d. Little League contracts. Statement about Human Rights, required by
Fed. Govt. City could eliminate it in present ordinance.
Niceting adjourned to City Conference Board meeting, 4:45 P.M.
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IIOUSING COMMISSION MINUI'CS
FEBRUARY 1, 1978
LIBRARY - SIMRYIIDUR ROOM
LLUAk RAFIilS ANU L)L
M133v1BERS PRE.SO4T : Ilibbs, Lombardi, Ovens, Pollock, Smithey
KMERS ABSWr : Ivie, Kamath
STAFF PRESENT Seydel, Kushnir, Bowlin, Burke, Kimball
1. Hibbs called the meeting to order.
2. Bcwlin opened up discussion regarding the training of Housing Appeals
Board Members. The following points were stressed to the COmnissiOn.
a. Make certain that the citizen is understood. will
b. Meeting should be conducted in an orderly fashion - the appeal
be recorded and it is most necessary that the tape be clear to the
listener. Meeting Laws.
c. All meetings should be Public, according to State Open
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a. Chairman - call case to order, noting time, place,persons present
b. Administer oath to those who will testify.
"Do you promise that the testimony you are about to give is truth"
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c. Presentation of Dvidence
(1) City testimony
(2) Appellant questions City
(3) Appellant's testimony
(4) City questions appellant
(5) Ccmnissioners question both parties
d. Discussion period between Commissioners specific action -
e. Decision Making Process (move and second a motion for spec
full majority) Order.
f. Secretary is asked to prepare an
A Mock hearing was heard - Bowlin - Chairperson, Kushnir - Appellant,
Burke - Ilousinq Inspector.
Hibbs thanked the Staff for their presentation noting that their discussion
and dramatization was very informative and extremely helpful.
3. lAmbRrdi movedthat the minutes of December 7, 14, 21 and January 18, 1978
be approved. Notion seconded by Smithey. Motion passed. 5/0
4. Ilibbs declared his resignation on the Committee on Commmmity Needs.
5. Coordinators Report -
260 units - Section 8, 24 units - Section 23 Total - 284
Five applications were submitted for approval
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6. Lombardi moved that the following statement be added to the Housing
Commission draft- of the housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code.
9.30.3.G.6 - Such notice shall be effective notice to anyone having
interest in the property whether recorded or not at the time of
giving such notice; and shall be effective against any subsequent
owner of prenises as long as the violation exists and there remains
an official copy of the notice in a public file maintained by the
Department of housing and Inspection Services." Motion seconded
by Pollock. motion passed 5/0-
7. Owens moved that the 4th Year Community Development Block Grant Application
be received and made part of record. motion seconded by Lombardi.
Motion passed 5/0.
8. Hibbs will meet with Seydel and Sheets to draft comments (letterritivelan
er
the Chairperson's signature with regards to the Housing Oppo Commission.
drafted by East Central Iowa Association of Regional Planning Comm
9. Sub -committee of Lanbardi, Owens and Smithey will meet with Staff to
draft By-laws for the Housing Appeals Board.
10. Smithey moved that the meeting adjourn, motion seconded by Owens.
Approved
Robert Iiibbs, Chairperson
NINP MI - INC:
March 1, 1978
Engineering Conference Rran
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
FEBRUARY 13, 1978
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: February 13, 1978, 1:00 PM in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Roberts, deProsse, Neuhauser, Ferret, Vevera, Balmer,
Erdahl, 1:25 PM.
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber. Others noted present for
certain discussions.
TAPE-RECORDED on Reel N78-5, Side 2, 560 -End, Reel H78-7, Side 2, 1-50.
ZONING APPLICATIONS Schmeiser, Boothroy present. 560-1127
Oakes Meadow Addn. Dev. Oakes F, Atty. Neely present.
a. Oakes stated he had never said he would pave or gravel temporary access,
but was only giving the access easement to the City.
b. The City is still in litigation over the land in question.
Councilman Erdahl present, 1:25 PM.
c. Question regarding division of the property, and this is third parcel.
Atty. to answer regarding ramifications, at Tues. nite meeting.
Moratorium Ordinance Ryan, Kucharzak, Siders present.
a. Legal Dept has approved the amended version of Ord.
It. Three considerations can be given at regular meeting.
c. Siders stated that the definition of 'enlargement' would include construction
in unused space such as a basement.
Sch{intler
a. Report on status by Ryan, new plan, drops to 14 unit apartment bldg.
Copper Dollar Building Permit
a. Permit has been purchased, at double fee.
b, Amended floor plan to be presented for Council approval.
c, Procedure concerning permits will be reviewed with Council.
NORTMSIDE STUDY -REPORT ON LAND USE REGULATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION 1127-1613
it. Doug Lee called attention to preliminary report sent in packet, and noted
finalization of this project by May.
b. .Jerry Thompson presented the findings.
1. Present process by Iowa City which controls use of land.
2. Deficiencies in Existing Schemes
3. Corrective Measures
c. City Mgr. Berlin suggested that the underlying premise on what the
philosophy was, or the premise on what this report was written, was not
clear.
d. Staff will present a report regarding their views on this study.
e. Impact Assessment Ordinance discussed as corrective measure.
f. Relationship of this study to Comprehensive Plan discussed.
g. Pages 2,3,&4 are not applicable, as Charter Initiative & Referendum
does not apply to zoning,
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BUDGET AMENDMENTS Vitosh E Jones present. 1613-1767
a. Block Grant projects removed to one place in budget.
b. Addition of $62,000 to carryover, will cover encumbrances from FY'77.
c. Election expense owed, legal investigating.
d. To the suggestion to supplement (ICDA funds with property tax (from carry-
over) to fund Energy Conservation, Vitosh noted that the carry-over has
already been cut down 50% at the end of FY79. 'Then we will have balances
in the Enterprise Funds to internally borrow money.
e. The City will not have to borrow money to pay for snow removal. An
additional $50,000 in Road Use Tax is available, on top of the original
snow removal budget.
f. Error on page 15 of explanation memo from Vitosh regarding proposed
FY'78 Budget Amendments --Total Revisions -All Funds should be $3,497,091
and FY 1978 Adopted Budget should be $21,827,478.
g. Error on page 16, should be 10,000 bike licenses.
SENIOR CENTER - EBENEZER CONTRACT Kraft present. 1767-1905
a. Payment for Old Post Office has been sent in.
b. Phases 1 $ 2 in contract are pretty much carried out, $ are somewhat
into Phase 3. The next step is for the Staff to prepare a contract
acceptable to the architect, f, come to Council for review.
c. $25,000 is the total expense for the Ebenezer contract.
d. Energy compliance discussed, regulations for existing buildings are
not out yet.
c. City funds in better shape now for capital expenses instead of
expending maintenance costs in the future.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perrot to adjourn to executive session
pursuant to Sec. 28A.3 of Code of Iowa, (some exceptional reason
so compelling as to override the general public policy in favor of public
meetings), to discuss appointments to the Airport Commission and the
Committee on Community Needs. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
all Councilmenbers present, 7/0. 3:00 P.M. Moved by deProsse, seconded
by Perrot to adjourn, 3:20 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
CABLE TELEVISION Ilayek present. 1905-2095
a. A fifth application turned in today.
b. City Atty. llayek recommended having all franchise elections at one time,
sonic time this year.
c. City Mgr. Berlin proposed that the Information Center representative come
to Iowa City and explain options, prepare bidding documents. They will
also help evaluate proposals.
d. The Franchise Ordinance will be prepared by Staff, with consultant evaluation.
e. The proposed Committee would review service levels, implementation of
programs, monitor changes in laws.
f. As Council had no problems with the proposal, Staff will go ahead and plan
for election this year.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
A. City Atty. will report rognrding possibilities of an Ordinance.
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FIRE UNION CONTRACT 2300 -End Morgan
a.
Increase of up to 7W
b.
Staff and Department [leads support longevity p:Iy.
c.
Food allowance will be applied to base pay.
POLICE UNION CONTRACT
a.
Tentative agreement January 27th.
b.
5; wage increase.
c.
Copy of contract will be sent out with 17th packet.
AGENDA
a.
Copper Dollar hearing will be set if conditions not met.
b.
Res. setting public hearing on the plans for the City Plaza,
for
Feb. 28th, can be added to consent calendar.
Reel H78-7, Side 2, 1-50
c.
Housing Commission has completed review of the Housing Code.
d.
Draft and staff comments will be provided to Council.
e.
Meeting between Councilmembers and Commissioners to discuss
significant
issues, before public hearing set for public. This meeting
Feb. 27th.
f.
Concern over traffic from Earl May Garden Center. City Mgr.
will
investigate.
g.
Announcement of Neighborhood meetings on proposed Land Use Plan,
for this week.
Meeting adjourned 4:10 P.M.
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