HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-02-21 Council MinutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 21, 1978
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/21778, T:30
P.M. at the Civic Ctr. Councilmembers present:
Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Roberts,
Vevera. Absent: Perret. Mayor Vevera presiding.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that
the following items and recomms. in Consent Cal-
endar be received, or approved, and/or adopted:
Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council
mtg., 2/7/78, subj. to correction, recomm. by
City Clerk.
Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Library Bd.-
1/26/78; Resources Conserv. Comm. -1/31/78;
Airport Comm. -1/19/78; Sr. Ctr./Elderly
Housing Task Force -2/1/78; Design Review
Comm. -2/8/78; Comm. on Community Needs -
2/8/78.
Permit Res., recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 45:
Res. 78-53, p. 122, Approving Appl. Class B
Beer & Res. 78-54, p. 123, Sunday Sales for
Taco Grande, 331 E. Market. Res. Approving
Appl. Class C Liquor: Res. 78-55, p. 124,
Gilbert St. Tap, 1134 S. Gilbert; Res. 78-56,
p. 125, Woodfields, 223 E. Washington. Res.
78-57, p. 126, Approving Appl. Class B Beer,
Hilltop Tavern, 1100 N. Dodge.
Setting Public Hearing: Res. 78-58, Bk.
45, P. 127, 2/28/78, budget estimate for
FY79.
Correspondence: Cablecom, re CATV franchise,
referred to City Clerk. Firefighters Assn.
re permission to hold annual benefit ball;
Procter & Gamble Mfg. Co. offer to contribute
$9,000 for sidewalk constr., referred to City
Mgr. Information memos from Traffic Engr. re
parking prohibition on Bloomington at Gilbert
& re installation of. stop sign at Mormon
Trek.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret
absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to
set public hearing 3/14/78 to establish provisions
for elderly housing in the CB Zone. Motion
carried unanimously, 6/0.
Public hearing was held on establishing of
regulations for county subdivisions. John Oaks
voiced objection & suggested need for annexation
plan.
Joe Day, Eastern Iowa Cablevision Inc. appeared
re special election date. City Mgr. Berlin advised
that on the advice of the City Atty., Council
would set a date during this calendar year, an
informal discussion to be held on 3/20 with repre-
sentative of Cable TV Information Ctr. Winifred
Brooks appeared to continue a previous discussion.
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Public hearing was held on the amendments of
the FY78 Budget ending 6/30/18.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to
adopt RES. 78-59, Bk. 45, pp. 128-132, AUTHORIZING
APPLICATIONS FOR 51 FAMILY UNITS UNDER SEC. 8
EXISTING HOUSING PROG. & REQUESTING FUNDS. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to
adopt RES. 78-60, Bk. 45, pp. 133-134, APPROVING
AGREEMENT FOR OVERWIDTH PAVING IN TY'N CAE, PT.
1, ABER AVE., CITY SHARE, $4,417.73. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt
RES. 78-61, Bk. 45, pp. 135-136, APPROVING AGREE-
MENT FOR OVERWIDTH PAVING IN TY'N CAE, PT. 2, ABER
AVE., CITY SHARE, $6,832.94. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to
adopt RES. 78-62, Bk. 45, pp. 137-139, AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH CARL
WALKER & ASSOC. FOR SCHEMATIC DESIGN SERVS. FOR
PARKING GARAGE ON BLOCK 64. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by deProsse, to adopt
RES. 78-63, Bk. 45, pp. 140-145, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MGR. TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS & MAKE A
FORMAL OFFER TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS
1309 E. COURT ST., IOWA CITY, & AUTHORIZING THE
CITY ATTY. TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS
AGAINST SAID PROPERTY IN THE EVENT THAT A VOLUN-
TARY SALE CANNOT BE NEGOTIATED. After discussion,
it was moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser,
to delete authorization for condemnation procedure.
Motion carried, 5/1, Erdahl voting 'no'. Roll
call on adoption of amended Res., affirmative vote
6/0, Perret absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that
the ORD. AMENDING ORD. 76-2820 TO LIMIT USE OF
MOTORIZED VEHICLES TO PARK ROADS AND TO PROHIBIT
USE OF PARK ROADS BY UNLICENSED VEHICLES be con-
sidered and given second vote for passage. Jack
Canney, representing the Moonlighters Snowmobile
Club, appeared for discussion and requested permis-
sion for N/S & E/W routes thru Iowa City. He was
advised to discuss his requests with the Parks &
Rec. Comm. and the Legal Dept. Previous motion to
consider carried, 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote
on second vote for passage, unanimous, 6/0, Perret
absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that the
ORD. REQUIRING GAS, ELECTRIC & COMMUNICATION
FRANCHISE HOLDERS TO MOVE CERTAIN OF THEIR FACILI-
TIES WITHIN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, & TO INSTALL
THEM UNDERGROUND: TO REQUIRE UTILITY CUSTOMERS IN
CERTAIN AREAS TO REMOVE ABOVE -GROUND UTILITY
INSTALLATIONS & INSTALL THEM UNDERGROUND: &
PROVIDING PROCEDURES & STANDARDS FOR EXEMPTIONS
FROM THE REQUIREMENTS be considered and given
2nd vote for passage. Motion carried unanimously,
6/0. Affirmative roll call vote on 2nd vote for
passage unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that
the rule requiring that ords. be considered &
voted on for passage at 2 Council mtgs. prior to
the mtg. at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended, that the lst & 2nd consideration & vote
be waived, & that the ORD. 78-2878, Bk. 13, pp.
7-8, AMENDING ORD. 77-2874, WHICH ADOPTED THE
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY, be voted upon for
final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by
Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ord. be
finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, that
the ORD. AMENDING THE MUN. CODE OF IOWA CITY BY
ADOPTING 1978 EDITION OF NATL. ELECTRICAL CODE
WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS THERETO:
REPEALING CHAPTER 9.20 OF MUN. CODE OF IOWA CITY,
& ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER IN LIEU THEREOF be
considered and given 1st vote for passage. Motion
carried unanimously, 6/0. Affirmative roll call
vote on 1st vote for passage unanimous, 6/0,
Ferret absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that
ORD. AMENDING THE 1976 UNIFORM FIRE CODE TO ALLOW
THE USE OF HAND-HELD CANDLES IN CONNECTION WITH
RELIGIOUS AND RITUALISTIC CEREMONIES, AND AMENDING
SEC. 26.116(b)(4) 1976 UNIFORM FIRE CODE, be
considered and given 1st vote for passage. After
discussion, motion carried 5/1, Erdahl voting
'no'. Roll call on 1st vote for passage, 4/2.
Ayes: Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, Neuhauser. Nays:
deProsse, Erdahl. Perret absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that
the rule requiring that ords. be considered &
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 ORD. 78-2879, Bk. 13, pp.
9-10, AMENDING TAXICAB REGULATIONS BY CHANGING THE
DATES THE CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY ARE VALID AND BY AMENDING ORD. 77-2844
BY REPEALING SEC. 5.16.6 OF SEC. II OF ORD. 77-
2844 & ENACTING NEW PROVISIONS IN LIEU THEREOF, be
voted upon for final passage at this time. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, that the
Ord. be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to
adjourn to executive session for discussion of
collective bargaining. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent (9:20 P.M.).
A more complete description of Council activities
is on file in the Office of the ty Clerk.
s/ROBERT�A. VEVERA, MAYOR
s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 3/7/78
Submitted fo(�� publ'cation on 3/2/78
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FEBRUARY 7, 1978
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/7/7 :30 P.M.
at the Civic Ctr. Councilmembers present: Balmer,
deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts,
Vevera. Mayor Vevera presiding.
Council deleted from the Consent Calendar, for
discussion, the letter from Stanley Blum re smoking
in Council mtgs. Stan Blum appeared commenting on
the issue, asking Council to consider a "no smoking"
rule in the Council Chambers. The legal dept. was
requested to obtain the Minnesota Ord., and report
on whether or not it could apply to only one
building. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser,
that the following items and recomms. in Consent
Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council
mtg., 1/24/78, subj. to correction, as recomm.
by City Clerk.
Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Comm. on Comm.
Needs -1/26/78; Resources Conserv. Comm. -
1/3/78 & 1/17/78; Mayor's Youth Employment
Bd.-1/17/78.
Permit Res., recommended by City Clerk:
Bk. #45, Res. #78-31, p. 55, Approving Class
C Liquor Control License appl. for Grand
Daddy's of I.C., 505 E. Burlington.
Correspondence: Referred to City Mgr. for
reply: Stanley Blum re smoking in Council
mtgs.; Mrs. H. Michael re Ebenezer Society;
Katie & Tim Hoy, re Old N. Dub. Rd.; Admin.
of Iowa City Care Ctr. re request for transit
service; Economy Adv. Co. re proposed amendment
to building moratorium. Memos from Traffic
Engineer re installation of no parking sign
on N. side of F St., a stop sign at intersection
of Flatiron Dr. & Sycamore St., and no parking
signs on N. side of Otto St.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. Charles Ruppert appeared.
Planning and Zoning Comm. recommendation to
approve the bylaws submitted on 1/15/76 was noted.
Public Hearing was held on the amendment modifying
certain requirements of Chapter 8.10 of the Mun.
Code relating to construction limitations in the
Northside Area. Sr. Planner Schmeiser reported 2
changes from P&Z Comm. to this moratorium ord.;
adding the words 'and accessory buildings thereto'
to the end of the first modification; substituting
the word 'enlargement' for the word expansion.
Citizens appearing were: Mrs. Charles Heath and
Doris Walden.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that
the rule requiring that ords. be considered &
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, & that the ord. be voted upon for
final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call
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vote unanimous, all Councilmembers present, 7/0.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to finally
adopt ORD. #78-2876, Bk. 13, pp. 3-4, APPROVING
FINAL PLANNED AREA DEV. PLAN FOR ORCHARD CT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Council -
members present, 7/0.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to adopt
the Res. approving the prel. plat of Oakes Meadow
Addn. After discussion of agreement for payment
of a portion of costs of paving, with the developer's
Atty. Marion Neely it was moved by deProsse,
seconded by Perret, that the Res. be tabled until
resolution of this matter is reached. Motion
carried unanimously, 7/0.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to defer
the Res. approving the prel. and final Large Scale
Non -Residential Plan of Plamor Lanes for 1 wk.
Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Mayor Vevera read RES. #78-32, Bk. 45, p. 56,
OF COMMENDATION FOR ROBERT L. PARROTT, who retired
1/31/76, after 31 yrs. of service in the Fire
Dept. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to
adopt the Res. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present. Robt. Parrott
was present to receive the Res. of Commendation.
Winifred Brooks appeared continuing explanation
of her position regarding input from low-income
persons on the plan for the Sr. Citizen Ctr.
Mayor Vevera announced 1 vacancy on Bd. of
Adjust., term ending 1/1/81; 1 vacancy on Civil
Serv. Comm., 6 yr. term ending 4/1/84; Bds, of
Trustees for Police and Fire Retirement, 1 vacancy
each, 4 yr. term ending 4/1/82. Appts. will be
made 3/14/78.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that
Council go on record, with the Mayor instructed to
write the Legislators, that Council vehemently
opposes the establishment of a single police and
fire retirement system for the State. Motion
carried unanimously, 7/0.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt
RES. #78-33, Bk. 45, p. 57, ESTABLISHING THE
DEPOSIT FEE FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY WATER/SEWER
SERVICE CUSTOMERS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Neuhauser,
Perret, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Nays:
Erdahl. Motion carried, 6/1. Rachael Dennis
appeared for Tenants United for Action.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to
adopt RES. #78-34, Bk. 45, pp. 58-59, ESTABLISHING
GOVERNOR LUCAS SQUARE COMMISSION FOR THE MANAGE-
MENT OF THE GOVERNOR LUCAS SQUARE FUND. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to
adopt RES. #78-35, Bk. 45, pp. 60-61, CONVEYING
VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAY, SPECIFICALLY A PART OF
PARSONS AVE. NEAR WILLIAM WHITE BLVD. IN WASHINGTON
ST. PLACE to Robt. Kupka. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to
adopt RES. #78-36, Bk. 45, p. 62, AUTHORIZING
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FILING OF COMMUNITY DEV. BLOCK GRANT APPLICA' N
IN THE AMT. OF $1,352,000 UNDER THE HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEV. ACT OF 1974, INCLUDING ALL UNDER-
STANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND
DESIGNATING THE CITY MGR. AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE GRANT. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to
adopt RES. #78-37, Bk. 45, pp. 63-64, AUTHORIZING
THE SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY, Blks. 83/84 to
Old Capitol Assoc. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt
RES. #78-38, Bk. 45, p. 65, ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS
OF PAVING, STORM AND SANITARY SEWER IN TY'N CAE
SUBD. PART I AND II, EXCEPT LOT 90, as completed
by Metro Pavers and Knowling Bros. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to
adopt RES. #78-39, Bk. 45, p. 66, AWARDING FY78
ALLEY PAVING PROJ. 1-A to Metro Pavers. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Balmer, 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 2/21/78
Submitted for publication on 2/16/78.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 7, 1978
7:30 P.M.
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/1/78, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Ctr.
Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret,
Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus,
Ryan, Schreiber, Schmeiser, Siders, Keating, Kraft, Vann, Glaves. Mayor
Vevera presiding. Minutes recorded on Reel #78-2, Side 2, 870-2270.
Council deleted from the Consent Calendar, for discussion, the letter
from Stanley Blum re smoking in Council mtgs. Stan Blum appeared com-
menting on the issue, asking Council to consider a "no smoking" rule in
the Council Chambers. Alternatives and application to public bldgs. and
bldgs. used by the public were discussed. The legal dept. was requested
to obtain the Minnesota Ord., and report on whether or not it could
apply to only one building. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser,
that the following items and recomms. in Consent Calendar be approved
and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 1/24/78, subj. to
correction, as recomm. by City Clerk.
Minutes of Bds. & Comms.:
Comm. e
Conserv. Conin.-1/3/78 &1/17/78; Mayor'sYouthEmployment �Resources
Bd.-
1/17/78.
Permit Res., recommended by City Clerk: Bk. #45, Res. #78-31, p.
55, Approving Class C Liquor Control License appl. for Grand Daddy's
of I.C., 505 E. Burlington.
Correspondence: Referred to City Mgr. for reply: Stanley Blum
re harmful effects of smoking in Council mtgs.; Mrs. H. Michael re
Ebenezer Society; Katie & Tim Hoy, re requesting name change for Old
N. Dub. Rd.; Admin. of Iowa City Care Ctr. re request for transit
service; Economy Adv. Co. requesting Council's support for proposed
amendment to building moratorium. Memos from Traffic Engineer re
installation of no de of F
intersection of Flatparking
ironOnis
r. &SycamoreSt., andno�parking parking
on N. side of Otto St.
Affirmative roll call vote
The historical significance
Charles Ruppert appeared.
recommendationZoning Comm. os
noted. The RulesComm. will be mtg.on Thurs, toreview
Planning and
on 1/15/76 was
these bylaws.
unanimous,
oOD1Rd. was
1lmembers pointed out.
present.
ofold North Dub.
Public Hearing was held on the amendment modifying certain requirements
of Chapter 8.10 of the Mun. Code relating to construction limitations in
the Northside Area. Sr. Planner Schmeiser reported 2 changes from P&Z
thereto toithe endoofutherfirstdmodification; substituting thethe words land accessory buildings
word
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'enlargement' for the word expansion. (This will allow the Economy Adv.
proposal.) Citizens appearing were: Mrs. Charles Heath, 814 E. Davenport,
and Doris Walden, 730 E. Burlington. The Prel. Proposal Land Use Plan
prepared by the Compre. Plan Coord. Comm. was distributed to Council.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the rule requiring that
ords. be considered & 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, & that the ord. be voted upon
for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
all Councilmembers present, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret,
to finally adopt ORD. #78-2876, Bk. 13, pp. 3-4, APPROVING FINAL PLANNED
AREA DEV. PLAN FOR ORCHARD CT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
all Councilmembers present, 7/0. This Ord. corrects an error in the
legal description contained in Ord. #76-2819.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to adopt the Res. approving the
prel. plat of Oakes Meadow Addn. After discussion of agreement for
payment of a portion of costs of paving, with the developer's Atty.
Marion Neely it was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the Res.
be tabled until resolution of this matter is reached. Motion carried
unanimously, 7/0. When the staff feels it is appropriate, the item can
be added to the agenda.
City Mgr. Berlin noted that the information requested at the informal
mtg. was not ready. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to defer the
Res. approving the prel. and final Large Scale Non -Residential Plan of
Plamor Lanes for 1 wk. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Mayor Vevera read RES. #78-32, Bk. 45, p. 56, OF COMMENDATION FOR
ROBERT L. PARROTT, who retired 1/31/78, after 31 yrs. of service in the
Fire Dept. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt the Res.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Robt. Parrott was present to receive the Res. of Commendation.
Winifred Brooks, 2025 Taylor Dr., appeared continuing explanation of
her position regarding input,from low-income persons on the plan for the
Sr. Citizen Ctr.
Mayor Vevera announced 1 vacancy on Bd. of Adjust., term ending
1/1/81; 1 vacancy on Civil Serv. Comm., 6 yr. term ending 4/1/84; Bds.
of Trustees for Police and Fire Retirement, 1 vacancy each, 4 yr. term
ending 4/1/82. Appts. will be made 3/14/78.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that Council go on record,
with the Mayor instructed to write the Legislators, that Council vehemently
opposes the establishment of a single police and fire retirement system
for the State. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Councilwoman Neuhauser
reported that the Council Legislative Comm. had met and discussed some
of the new legislation. After Council review, these will be discussed
with the Legislators on 2/18/78. City Mgr. Berlin advised that he and
the City Atty. will be mtg. with the Chairman and operator of the Airport
Comm. on Friday. He also explained that the Central Business District
transit interchange as determined by Council was on Washington between
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Clinton & Capitol. Design details will be in the 3rd phase of the
City's development plan for the CBD. Councilmembers were urged to ride
the bus. A promotion was suggested.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. N78-33, Bk. 45,
p. 57, ESTABLISHING THE DEPOSIT FEE FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY WATER/SEWER
SERVICE CUSTOMERS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts,
Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: Erdahl. Motion carried, 6/1. Rachael
Dennis, 1110 N. Dubuque appeared for Tenants United for Action conc.
problems for low-income people. This res. sets the fee at $25.00.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. N78-34, Bk. 45,
pp. 58-59, ESTABLISHING GOVERNOR LUCAS SQUARE COMMISSION FOR THE MANAGE-
MENT OF THE GOVERNOR LUCAS SQUARE FUND. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. Gov. Lucas Sq. is the focal
point at the intersection of College and Dubuque Sts.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. N78-35, Bk.
45, pp. 60-61, CONVEYING VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAY, SPECIFICALLY A PART OF
PARSONS AVE. NEAR WILLIAM WHITE BLVD. IN WASHINGTON ST. PLACE to Robt.
Kupka. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. N78-36, Bk.
45, p. 62, AUTHORIZING FILING OF COMMUNITY DEV. BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION
IN THE AMT. OF $1,352,000 UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEV. ACT OF
1974, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN AND
DESIGNATING THE CITY MGR. AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR
THE GRANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. Balmer and Vevera expressed opposition to publicly owned and
built housing. The City will request funding approval for $3.7 million
of community development activities planned for FY79, ($1,352,000 new
application plus $2,348,000 reprogrammed funds); and goals established
for mtg. low and moderate income residents' housing needs, FY79-81.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. H78-37, Bk. 45,
pp. 63-64, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY, Blks. 83/84
to Old Capitol Assoc. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. N78-38, Bk. 45,
p. 65, ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS OF PAVING, STORM AND SANITARY SEWER IN
TY'N CAE SUBD. PART I AND II, EXCEPT LOT 90, as completed by Metro
Pavers and Knowling Bros. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. N78-39, Bk. 45,
p. 66, AWARDING FY78 ALLEY PAVING PROJ. 1-A to Metro Pavers. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. This alley
is behind Iowa State Bank Drive -up, and work will be done this spring.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn, 9:00 P.M. Motion
carried unanimously.
BBIE ST LFUS, CITY L K
ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
FEBRUARY 6, 1978
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: February 6, 1978, 1:00 P.M. in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevera, Neuhauser, deProsse, Roberts, Ferret,
Balmer, Erdahl (1:25 PM)
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber, Schmeiser, Boothroy, and
others listed for special discussions.
TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #78-5 Side 1, 1 to end.
ZONING APPLICATIONS Side 1, 1-358
Planning $ Zoning Commission Bylaws
a. Rules Committee will meet with Commission.
b. Staff to get the standard format for bylaws $ previous memos
concerning this item for the Committee.
Moratorium Ordinance
a. Determine if present ordinance or amendment will allow expansion
requested in Economy Advertising letter.
b. Can give all three considerations of Ordinance next week. (14th)
Orchard Court PAD Plan
a. On previous Ordinance approving, wrong legal description used, as final
plat not filed in Clerk's office.
b. Can give all three considerations of Ordinance correcting, on 7th.
Oakes Meadow Addition
a. PEZ, special consideration,2/6 meeting.
b. Condemnation of Waters property, assessment $ need for temporary
access discussed.
c. Ordinance amendment suggested for future use, by Schmeiser.
d. Agreement from Oakes to help pay for paving if no temporary access
had to be constructed.
e. A majority of Councilmembers favored condemnation of Waters property.
f. Resolution on condemnation considered at same meeting as
approving preliminary plan, also agreement with Oakes on
paving.
Plamor Lanes
a. Approval of Replat of Lot 3, Ohl's Subd. agreement, Council can plant
and assess developer if landscaping not done.
b. Agreement be furnished for Council, a legal opinion on whether or not
it is still binding, for meeting of 7th.
c. Applicant to be informed.
COURTIMUSCATINE BRIDGE Plastino present. 358-750
a. Public Works Dir. Plastino memo in last weeks packet, noted.
b. Work on South Branch of Ralston Creek will be done in conjunction
with bridge.
c. Several citizens present to discuss traffic signals, old vs new
traffic actuated signal. Majority of Council favored new signal.
It will have a walk button.
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COURT/MUSCATINE BRIDGE Continued
d. Barrier on Ringo property scheduled for construction, March/April.
c, A majority of Councilmembers favored purchase of the one house where
the owner is willing to sell.
f. Council consensus to not widen the street, but to build new culvert.
g. Plastino will talk to Seaton regarding construction schedule.
COUNCIL BUSINESS -AGENDA 750-1130
a. A reement wit Old Ca ital Associates/Block 83/84
1. Configuration of building not determined, this contract is for land
within the property lines.
2. Issues of traffic $ vista discussed with University, awaiting decision
from Old Capital.
3. As soon as design is presented, it will be given to Design Review omm.
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b.
Letter from Stanley
Blum re smoordinanceki in ooncthishs bject.
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1. Staff to prove a Minnesota
League of Municipalities re proposed legislation establishing a single
fire and police retirement systemforthe royal of proposal.
1. Advise legislators of Councils meeting
gpwith Board of Supervisors.
Cit M r. outlined agenda for 2/7 meeting
construction of jail.
2. Animal Control
3. Landfill
4.Sewer permits with 2 -mile limit. uterize.
5. Fines processed by Clerk of Court, comp
6. Election expense, $45,000. 1973-1977
7, Aid to Agencies
8. Senior Citizens Center
. A majority of Councilmembers will be present.
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9. A with Coralville, March 6, 1978, could be scheduled on 13th.
1. Congress of Cities meeting conflict. 2/2/78
Com Presenive Plan Clohnsonting Committee m
County PlanningeCommission.
1. Presentation by . consensus between the City
It was not decided how to achieve a policy
and County concerning development in the 2 -mile extra -territorial area.
2 Council
andSupervisors was
should
uraged tocattenate ad the Supervisor meeting interest in g.
Other Suggestions to Public Works
1. Guard rail en ends at Muscatine.
nNorth Dodge at curve.
2. Traffic Engr. look at problems, where Iowa Ave.
3. Can the City require a minimum umber of feet between curb and
utility poles?
PROJECT GREEN Council Chambers, not taped.
Nancy Seiberling gave the presentation on Green Belts and Green Spaces as
presented at the Atlanta last
Con10tiears,Awitherview of ppropriateat has slideshonnIowang
on in Iowa City for the last 10 y Sw
Ave. Project, Hwy, 6 Entrance, Melrose Ave.,rohectscy ProjectPlaza,
Greenhwas
Mini -Parks, Airport Entrance, and Bikeways projects.
the inspiration and vision of Gretchen 1larshbarger.
CANDLES IN CHURCHES 1130-1481of te
visions in 76a Chief
Bob and Keating related pro
ommendation'to refuseapermissionlfor
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Rev. Dendy Garrett, First Methodist Church, Rev. ,Jack Zerwas, First
Presbyterian Church and Rev. Robert Welsh, First Christian Church present
regarding their concerns including:
1. interference with religious ceremonies,
2. safety precautions taken,
3. considered as part of tradition in insurance policy coverage,
4. request for amendment of City ordinance to allow,
Amendment to ordinance will be prepared, staff will still recommend against
it.
REVIEW OF BUDGET PROCESS 1490 -End Vitosh, .Jones, Showalter, Vann, present.
a. City Manager asked if there were changes, additional types of information wanted,
and general comments.
1. Process should tie into annual report of what was accomplished.
2. Aid to Agencies budgets should be prepared with levels.
3. Earlier decisions should have been made on Aid to Agencies,
or decision to go to 9%.
4. What procedure is used by other cities who have Aid to Agencies?
S. Provide summary sheets showing how accurate departments have been in
their allocations for the past three years.
6. Show whether or not the ending balances have been adequate.
7. Furnish a list of amount of debt of City.
8. Not comfortable in having final review and final decision in one meeting.
9. Memo out to Councilmembers concerning principal controversial issues
after each discussion session.
10. Clarification re use of $30,000 for Library, not for extra personnel?
11. Clarification re use of $5,000 for Mark IV, not to hire personnel, only programs.
12. Input from employees, budgets, issues.
13. Function of Committee on Community Needs will change, should be
expanded to other areas besides HCDA funded ones.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Tape #11
Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse to adjourn to executive session for
discussion of purchase of land, a negotiating position for Regina property
and for litigation, Woodburn Sound Service. Upon roll call, Balmer, deProsse,
Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera voted 'aye'. Motion carried, 5 PM,
unanimously, 7/0. Staffinembers present: Bowlin, Glaves, Vann, Showalter,
Plastino, Berlin, Stolfus. Moved by Perrot, seconded by Erdahl to adjourn,
5:20 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
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.JOINT MEETING COUNCIL/BOARD 01: SUPERVISORS
FEBRUARY 7. 1978
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: February 7, 1978, 1:00 at the Courthouse.
Chairman Donnelly presiding. Tape-recorded on Reel #78-5, Side 2, 1-550.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevera, Neuhauser, deProsse, Ferret, Roberts
SUPERVISORS PRESENT: Donnelly, Sehr
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: City Manager Berlin, City Clerk Stolfus, Adm.
Asst.Schreiber
COUNTY SUBDIVISONS
a. Planning G Zoning & Council will study material presented.
b. Role of Regional Planning in Rural Land Use will coordinate efforts.
SEWAGE PERMITS G. Dameron present.
a. City favors the Health Dept. control over septic tanks.
b. County is devising standards for water, well -drilling.
Councilman Ferret arrived, 1:10 PM.
LANDFILL
a. City fee per ton will not increase FY'79, but probably FY180.
b. Landfill site will last .for 8 years, depending on recycling.
c. Source -separation discussed.
d. University power plant proposed, maybe can burn garbage. (8 years away)
DUPLICATE FUNDING
a. Copies of agencies requests to the City will be furnished for
the Supervisors.
h. Regional Planning worked out the request forms.
c. City G County should agree on a certain date for final request
presentation, possibly to a special committee of both City 8 County
or possibly a joint hearing of requests by Council & Supervisors.
ELECTION FEES Auditor Slockett present
a. City owes for elections from 1973-1977, but had not been billed until
May, 1977.
b. There is no statute of limitations, no arrangements have been made.
c. Several questions on the legality of some of the items will be discussed
with Slockett.
d. County has added voter registration and elections to their own data
processing system, resulting in considerable number of efficiencies,
future elections should be cheaper.
PERMIT FOR JAIL CONSTRUCTION
a. State law mandates compliance to the Building Code by counties F, schools,
and the City suggests changing the ordinance to omit requirement for charging
construction fee, but still requiring reimbursement for any review costs.
b. Co. Atty. commented that technically the City did not have to check plans
day-to-day, but the City Mgr. stated that the City would periodically
inspect the building.
ANIMAL CONTROL Doug Edmonds present.
a. An ad hoc committee is meeting periodically regarding a new proposal
which would propose that the County hire a 1/2 time person. How to
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interface this program with the City's program has not been discussed.
b. The City has in its Capital Improvements Program for FY179, scheduling
of a referendum for a bond issue of $200,000 for an animal shelter.
MECCA
a. City funds only if they refer someone under the Employees Assistance
Program.
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
a. As Congregate Meals are being planned for the Center, possibly the funds
used to support Close Mansion by the County could be contributed to the
Center. The County has other plans for the Close Mansion F, does not want
to put money into the kitchen.
b. The Housing Building will be started by next January, and hopefully the
remodeling of the Post Office can be started by then. The Mayor will
send the tentative schedule to the Supervisors.
c. Supervisor Donnelly was asked to attend the Task Force meetings to share
the County's experience.
COURT FINES
a. The City Manager requested that the process be put on the County's
computer system. This would be helpful to both entities.
Chairman Donnelly suggested other meetings between the City E County to
discuss mutual issues. Meeting adjourned, 1:55 PM.
Minutes prepared by City Clerk Abbie Stolfus
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