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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-04-25 Council Minutes�Li4iU BY JURM MICRULAB ULUAtt kAVIw ANO ULI • MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL APRIL. 25, 1978 The cost of publishing Lhe following proceedings & claims is B . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is 8._ _ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg. 4/25/78, 7:3a PM at Civic Center. Councilmembers present: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Balmer. Mayor Vevera presiding. Mayor Vevera proclaimed April 23/29, 1978 as National Secretaries Week and April 24/28, 1978 as Arbor Week with April 28th as Arbor Day. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that beerecceived,19ortapproved, and/or)adoptednasCalendar pre- sented: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 4/11/78, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Commissions: United Action for Youth, Bd. of Dir. -4/12/78; Human Rights Comm. -3/27/78; Airport Comm. -3/16/78; LibrarZoningyComm.43/4/&83/30/78;; Joint CPlanningn P &Zoning Comm. -4/6/78. Permit Res. recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 47, p. 303, Res. 78-140, Approving Class B Beer Permit for Four Cushions, Inc. 18-20 S. Clinton. RES. 78-141, Bk. pp. 304-315, CERTIFYING DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER AC- COUNTS TO COUNTY AUDITOR. Correspondence: Referred to City Mgr.: Atty. Chuck Mullen re Union Bus Depot lease agreement; Jim Donkersloot re zoning and long-range effects; Mrs. John Rogers, re proposed bike paths. Information: Memoranda from Traffic Engr. re 1) commercial loading zone, N. 400 block of Clinton, 2) parking meter zne, 400 block S. Clinton, 3) yield signs on Amhurst St. at Tulane Ave. & Hast- ings Ave. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. Geoff King, IPIRG, requested Council endorse- ment of Sun Day, May 3rd. A proclamation will be added to the May 2nd .agenda. Public Hearing was held on the construction of a Public Housing Program. Ted Rittenmeyer appeared objecting to the program & Bob Johnson, Mark IV Prop. Mgr., appeared favoring public housing. MICROI Will) BY DORM MICRd•LA9 ;L,4iu by JORM MICkOLAH LLDA,d RAPij, Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-142, Bk. 47, p. 316, ESTABLISHING CITY'S INTENT TO DEVELOP AND MANAGE A MULTI- PURPOSE SENIOR CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. Councilwoman deProsse stated that Ed Zastrow, Bushnell's Turtle, had advised her that the State Historical Society had reviewed their request for a $5,000 grant for restoration of College Block Building, and thru Adrian Anderson's efforts, an additional $5,000 grant had been awarded them. City Manager Berlin announced that on Wednesday morning, 9 AM, at the Chamber of Commerce office, Business Development,Inc. would announce the new industry to locate in Iowa City. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that the ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A HOUSING OCCUPANCY AND MAINTENANCE CODE be considered and given first vote for passage. Those appearing included Adrian Rittenmeyer, Francine Davis, Ted Rittenmeyer, & Bruce Burke, I.C. Sr. Housing Inspector. Motion to consider carried unanimously. Roll call vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret,.Vevera, deProsse. Nays: Roberts. Motion carried, 5/1, Balmer absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-143, Bk. 47, pp. 317-334, AUTHORIZ- ING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, FOR PARTIAL SETTLEMENT OF URBAN RENEWAL TAX LITIGATION. Roll call vote: Ayes: Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, deProsse, Erdahl. Nays: Perret. Motion carried, 5/1, Balmer absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn the meeting to May 1, 1978 at 1:30 PM in the Civic Center Conference Room to consider the resolution setting the public hearing on May 23, 1978, on the rezoning of properties within the moratorium area on the North Side of Iowa City. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. Meeting adjourned, 9:00 PM.. 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 %5/99//778% Submitted for publication on 5frGG•(/ a`z� �N -- ,•nCaoi ivar.o 10 JORM MIGRmLAB r.1 iLAiu BY JURM MIC RUL Ab LEDAk kAPiu�, Allo dL MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL APRIL 11, 1978 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this cal- endar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/11%78, 73a PM, at Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera, deProsse (after 9:00 PM). Mayor Vevera presiding. Mayor Vevera proclaimed the week of April 16-22 as Host Family Week. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser that the following items & recomm. in Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council meeting, 3/28/78, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Commissions: Joint Comp. Plan Coord. Comm./Planning & Zoning Comm. - 3/2/78; Bd. of Adjustment -3/8/78; P&Z Comm. - 3/21 & 3/23/78; Bd. of Appeals -4/6/78. Correspondence: Referred to City Mgr. for reply: Annette Lilly, Chrp. Design Review Comm., re construction of bus shelter; Univ. of Ia. Opera Theatre re permission for banner display for Hancher Auditorium. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts to adopt RES. 78-124, Bk. 46, pp. 277-278, TO APPROVE REVISED PREL. & FINAL LARGE SCALE NON -RES. DEV. PLAN OF SOUTHWAY PARK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer to adopt RES. 78-125, Bk. 46, pp. 279-280, TO APPROVE FINAL PLAT OF BARKER'S 2ND ADDN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer to adopt RES. 78-126, Bk. 46, pp. 281-282, TO APPROVE FINAL PLAT OF BARKER'S 1ST ADDN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Public Hearing was held on the -proposed Compre- hensive Plan Map & Report for Iowa City. Several changes and suggestions from the Comprehensive Plan Coord. Comm. & Planning & Zoning Comm. were pointed out by Chrp. Richard Blum. Citizens appearing included: Vic Edwards, John Kammermey- er, Bill Gilpin, Ocie Trimble, Debra Wolraich, Jeff Schabilion, Helen Marlas, Sam Fahr, Duane Bolton, Bill Meardon, Resources Conserv. Commr. Ira Bolnick, Atty. Don Hoy, John Morrissey, (Councilwoman deProsse present, 9:00 P.M.); Charles Ruppert, Leo Brachtenbach, & Vic Edwards. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl to accept corres- pondence from Don Slothower, re zoning & location of FW518; petition from area residents re zoning Muf.Rnl ILM[CO a1' JORM MICR6LA6 '4;w<U1ILA1L) BY JORM MICROLAB • LLJAk RAVIJ� i6b ,JL1 ,., r..., .-"_ in Mayflower Apts. area on N. Dubuque; John Daniel, Pres. Business Dev. Inc., re recommendations for their area; Charles Barker, Hawkeye Real Estate Investmt. Co., re area in SW corner of Interstate 80 & Hwy. H1; and correspondence listed previously relevant to the public hearing and Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried, 7/0, unanimously. Mayor Vevera announced that the vacancies on the Housing Commission would be readvertised. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret to reap- point Robert Ogeson & Ernest Lehman to the Plan- ning & Zoning Comm., terms expiring 5/1/83. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neu- hauser, seconded by Roberts to appoint Harold Franklin to Board of Appeals for term expiring 12/31/78. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret to appoint Paul Kent as Public Representative on the Board of Examiners of Plumbers, term expir- ing 12/31/79. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts to adopt RES. 78-127, Bk. 46, pp. 283-284, APPROVING PLANS, SPECS., FORM OF CONT. & ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUC- TION OF BRIDGE IMPR. PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMT. OF BID SECURITY & DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS & FIXING 5/10/78 AS DATE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret to adopt RES. 78-128, Bk. 46, pp. 285-286, APPROVING THE FY 1979 MUNICIPAL BUDGET. Upon roll call, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret voted 'aye', Vevera, Balmer & Roberts voted 'no'. Motion carried 4/3. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl to adopt RES. 78-129, Bk. 46, p. 287, AMENDING 1978 BLOCK GRANT BUDGET BY DELETING ACQUISITION OF THE HAYEK TRACT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser to adopt RES. 78-130, Bk. 46, pp. 288-289, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH VEENSTRA & KIMM FOR REDESIGN OF RIVER CORRIDOR SEWER PROJECT. Upon roll call, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera & Balmer voted 'aye', Roberts voted 'no'. Motion carried, 6/1. City Atty. Hayek recommended deferral of Res. Awarding Contract for City Plaza Project for his review of the bids. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser that the Res. be deferred for one week. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl that the ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A HOUSING OCCUPANCY & " nif.RUI ILnCB By JoRM MICROLAB MiLWt IL4i.J by JORM MICROLAb • CEDAR RAPIDS ANO OL MAINTENANCE CODE be considered and given 1st vote forpassage. Motion carried unanimously. After discussion of rent escrow provision concerns, affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl that the ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SMOKING IN DESIGNATED PLACES IN IOWA CITY be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Motion carried, 5/2, Balmer & Vevera voting 'no'. Upon roll call, Neuhauser+VeverPerret& Roberts, deProsse & Erdahl voted 'aye', Balmer voted 'no'. Motion carried, 5/2. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret to adjourn, 10:10 PM. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. A more complete description of Council activ- ities is on file in the s�ROBERT A.ffice of tVEVERAhe �, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 4/25/78 Submitted for publication on 4/20/78. AILR01ILI410 BY JORM MICR6LAB "W'V 14i utUi iL%ILU by JURM MILROLAb • LLuAit RAFiJS 40 LJL, COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES APRIL 11, 1978 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 4/11/78, 7:30 PM, at Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera, deProsse (after 9:00 PM). Absent: None. Mayor Vevera pre- siding. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Schreiber, Kraft, Glaves. Minutes tape-recorded on Reel N78-9, Side 2, 343-2340 Mayor Vevera proclaimed the week of April 16-22 as Host Family Week. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser that the following items & recomm. in Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council meeting, 3/28/78, subj. to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Commissions: Joint Comp. Plan Coord. Comm./Plan- ning & Zoning Comm. -3/2/78; Bd. of Adjustment -3/8/78; P&Z Comm. - 3/21 & 3/23/78; Bd. of Appeals -4/6/78. Correspondence: Referred to City Mgr. for reply: Annette Lilly, Chrp. Design Review Comm., reconstruction of bus shelter; Univ. of Ia. Opera Theatre re permission for banner display for Hancher Aud- itorium. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts to adopt RES. 78-124, Bk. 46, pp. 277-278, TO APPROVE REVISED PREL. & FINAL LARGE SCALE NON -RES. DEV. PLAN OF SOUTHWAY PARK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Plan is for a warehousing facility east of Industrial Park. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer to adopt RES. 78-125, Bk. 46, pp. 279-280, TO APPROVE FINAL PLAT OF BARKER'S 2ND ADDN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. The annexation agree- ment had been filed. Subd. is west of Hwy. 1, and south of City limits. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer to adopt RES. 78-126, Bk. 46, pp. 281-282, TO APPROVE FINAL PLAT OF BARKER'S IST ADDN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Subdivision is located west of Hwy. 1 & Dane's Dairy. Public Hearing was held on the proposed Comprehensive Plan Map & Re- port for Iowa City. Several changes and suggestions from the Comprehen- sive Plan Coord. Comm. & Planning & Zoning Comm. were pointed out by Chrp. Richard Blum. These will be detailed in a memo in 4/14 packet to 5 •__ MICRO[ILMIJ BY JORM MICR6LAO iLili a by DORM MILROLAu AkIJ aL.. Council Activities April 11, 1978 Page 2 Council. Citizens appearing included: Vic Edwards, 821 E. Jefferson, presented a letter re his medical office area (Governor -Jefferson -Iowa Ave. -Lucas); also John Kammermeyer, 2 Woolf Ave. Ct.; Bill Gilpin, 301 Taft Speedway; Ocie Trimble, 103 Taft Speedway, re Englert Tract N. of Taft Speedway, with letter from Army Corps of Engineers presented; Debra Wolraich, 410 Melrose Ct., re neighborhood traffic; Jeff Schabilion, 1503 Sheridan, & Helen Marlas, 752 Oakland Ave., re Longfellow School area zoning; Sam Fahr, 6 Knollwood Lane; Duane Bolton, Tipton, re Peninsula Area in NW Iowa City; Bill Meardon, Rocky Shore Drive, presented two letters re Plan & objections; Resources Conserv. Commr. Ira Bolnick dis- cussed several recommendations which will appear in their 4/11/78 min- utes; Atty. Don Hoy, representing Clear Creek Inv. Co., commented on their property outside the 'blue line' in W. Iowa City; John Morrissey, 513 S. Van Buren, re Trafficways Portion of Plan; (Councilwoman deProsse present, 9:00 P.M.); Charles Ruppert, Old N. Dubuque Road, re notification of property owners; Leo Brachtenbach, 611 Brooklyn Park Dr., re availability of material & changes in P&Z meeting times; Vic Edwards, as member of Iowa City Comm. School District Board, noting that they will upgrade present facilities rather than build new schools due to drop in enrollment. Moved by Ferret, seconded by Erdahl to accept correspondence from Don Slothower, RRN1, re zoning & location of FW518; petition from area resi- dents re zoning in Mayflower Apts. area on N. Dubuque; John Daniel, Pres. Business Dev. Inc., re recommendations for their area; Charles Barker, Hawkeye Real Estate Investment Co., re area in SW corner of Interstate 80 & Hwy. #1; and correspondence listed previously relevant to the public hearing and Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried, 7/0, unanimously. Mayor Vevera announced that the vacancies on the Housing Commission would be readvertised. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret to reap- point Robert Ogeson & Ernest Lehman to the Planning & Zoning Comm., terms expiring 5/1/83. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts to appoint Harold Franklin, 921 Walnut St., to Board of Appeals for term expiring 12/31/78. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret to appoint Paul Kent, 3028 Raven, as Public Repre- sentative on the Board of Examiners of Plumbers, term expiring 12/31/79. The communications between the City and the Airport Commission re Old Jet were discussed. Any future requests will be in writing to avoid any misunderstandings. Commr. Caroline Embree commented. It was announced that proceeds from the sale of roast beef sandwiches at Hardees on April 14 would be donated to the Fountain Fund. City Atty. Hayek explained the city policy re pursuit by Police. Councilwoman deProsse explained that she had attended this evening's School Board meeting to discuss the holding of the Library referendum in conjunction with the School Board Election in Sept. The cleaning of Ralston Creek, especially at street intersections, & possibility of fed- erally funded tree planting program along the creek banks, were discussed. City Mgr. Berlin presented the Resolution on Bridge Improvements. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts to adopt RES. 78-127, Bk. 46, pp. 283-284, APPROVING PLANS, SPECS., FORM OF CONT. & ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGE IMPR. PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMT. OF BID ..—t1 CIWI ILMI,D BY JORM MOCROLA13 �t;u-;ui.LALJ BY JORM MICkOLA6 LL uArt RAY IUj Hi)b VU '11 .:1•—. - " Council Activities April 11, 1978 Page 3 SECURITY & DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS & FIXING 5/10/78 AS DATE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The City Mgr. stated that Old Capitol Associates had asked to meet with the Council at 10 AM Wednesday in the Council Chambers, at which time they would make an announcement of plans. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret to adopt RES. 78-128, Bk. 46, pp. 285-286, APPROVING THE FY 1979 MUNICIPAL BUDGET. Upon roll call, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret voted 'aye', Vevera, Balmer & Roberts voted 'no'. Motion carried 4/3. This resolution is for the second approval of the budget for the period July 1, 1978 through June 30, 1979. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl to adopt RES. 78-129, Bk. 46, p. 287, AMENDING 1978 BLOCK GRANT BUDGET BY DELETING ACQUISITION OF THE HAYEK TRACT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmem- bers present. The Committee on Community Needs will make other recom- mendations for use of the funds. Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser to adopt RES. 78-130, Bk. 46, pp. 288-289, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH VEENSTRA & KIMM FOR REDESIGN.OF RIVER CORRIDOR SEWER PROJECT. Upon roll call, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera & Balmer voted 'aye', Roberts voted 'no'. Motion carried, 6/1. City Atty. Hayek recommended deferral of Res. Awarding Contract for City Plaza Project for his review of the bids. Moved by deProsse, sec- onded by Neuhauser that the Res. be deferred for one week. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by Erdahl that the ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING HOUSING OCCUPANCY & MAINTENANCE CODE be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Motion carried unanimously. After discussion of rent escrow provision concerns, affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl that the ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SMOKING IN DESIGNATED PLACES IN IOWA CITY be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Motion carried, 5/2, Balmer & Vevera voting 'no'. Upon roll call, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, deProsse & Erdahl voted 'aye', Vevera & Balmer voted 'no'. Motion carried, 5/2. It was suggested that at the informal session next Monday Council come to a consensus on each section of the Comprehensive Plan. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret to adjourn, 10:10 PM. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAY(YR­_ dIMI ILMLI) By DORM MICRd1LAA '.;,wiI IL7a BY JOkM 111CkOLAb LEJAK Oriw IFJ ✓�� -. , .-' INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION APRIL 10, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 10, 1978, 1:00 PM in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. COUNCIIMEMBERs PRESENT: Vevera, Balmer, Roberts, Perret, Neuhauser, Erdahl, deProsse (2FM-4PM) STAy.RU BFR.S PRFSFNr: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber, Hayek. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reels N 78-10, Side 2, 1395 -End, F, 78-11, Side 1, 1-1620. Reel 78-10, Side 2 ZONING APPLICATIONS Schmeiser, Boothroy present. 1390-1400 Barker's II Addn. a. Developer has provided annexation intent letter. AGENDA1400-1760 a. The minutes of Planning 6 Zoning Comm. meeting of 3/16, which reflect certain points regarding the Englert Tract were requested. City Mgr. Berlin will check on availability for Tues. nite. b. Board of Adjustment minutes regarding variance to reduce acreage for a PAD plan were discussed. Council $ P&Z have final approval of any submission. COUNCIL BUSINESS Bowlin present a. alority of Council agreed with Mayor Vevera's suggestion that the staff proceed to get Old Jet back and mounted at the Airport. b. Expense for mounting will be assessed later. c. Majority of Council agreed to amend the Traffic Ordinance to allow MOPEDS to park in bicycle racks. d. Councilwoman Neuhauser commented on her appointment to the committee to negotiate the management of the Senior Center. She will represent the City's position that the City is responsible for the Sr. Cit. Center, and will have the final decision on what goes on there. Berlin stated that the City would maintain the building, programming of the center is being handled with the agencies separately, by an umbrella agency, the Council of Elders. e. Memo on Air Quality Control was explained by Staff. Schreiber advised that Iowa City is an 'attainment' area, and does not have to have a plan. CITY PLAZA BIDS Dietz 4 Glaves present 1760-2250 a. Dietz called attention to his memo of exnlanation of the award of bid. and answered several ouestions. lie also ex- plained 'unbalanced bid'. Also discussed were possible contract amendments, cost over -run, use of aggregate base, and change to 6/1/79 for completion. MICRO WILD BY JORM MICROLA6 1-1:u, UW iL14 L.0 by JORM MILROLAb LLUAK RAi)!jj Allu L)u .. Page 2 Council Informal Councilwoman deProsse arrived, 2:00 P.M. April 10, 1978 CITY PLAZA BIDS Continued b. Dietz stated that he was pleased with the result of five bids received, as it was a complex bid. c. deProsse suggested protection for copper roofs of the kiosks because rain dripping leaves green marks. Ree]. 78-10, Side 2 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Kraft. Glaves E Hayek present. 2250 to End F, Commti Blum present Reel 78-11, Side 1, 1-1620 a. Discussion ofDlandator Dedication of Park Land, a major issue. 1. Glaves stated t at man story dedication o park ]and would add $350. to cost of each dwelling unit. 2. PgZ Commissioner Lehman voted against the Comprehensive Plan adoption because of the provision for mandatory dedication. 3. According to several Court cases, it appears to be legal, but litigation could be possible if enacted. 4. Neuhauser commented that it was the responsibility of the community to provide parks by designating areas in the Comprehensive -Plan, but to have a bond issue on park land acquisition, and use that money as leverage to get BOR funds (50%/50% match). Land could be leased out until used for parks. Tape Over to Reel 978-11, Side 1, 1-1620 5. Other councilmembers agreed with portions of Nouhauser's suggestion, and a clarification of definition of 'park' was asked for. Each councilmember discussed the issue. 6. Erdahl commented that it looked as though only two Council - members were favoring mandatory dedication. 7. P$Z Comm. Blum explained their problem in securing park land. b.l.Bill Gilpin appeared regarding the designation for the Englort Tract, and called attention to a letter from the Army Corps of Engineers. lie suggested that the Council designate the area as 'Open Space'. 2. City Atty. Hayek commented that the use designation on the map is not a critical thing, as the property will still have to be rezoned to some category that permits reasonable use of the property. The color green should not be used unless Council plans to acquire that land. 3. Different figures used on pages 131 $ 134 regarding park land will be clarified. 4. Council agreed to amend page 72 -Air Pollution - by deleting words, 'such as the University of Iowa power plant', as Richard Gibson, Univ. representative stated that they met the requirements for particulate standards. 5. Discussion included: 1) Melrose intersection with n9518, would be outside city limits; 2)memo of understanding! with County officials re use of area inside 2 mile fringe, and area outside 2 mile fringe, I, its legality, 3) cost for severing different areas (.Jim Schintler Present for discussion). I1ICR01 ILIdrO OY DORM MICROLAS . � ... :Ifs•, •lr: Mi L, Ur i0ILL) BY JORM 141CRULAB • CEDAR RARIJ� A1+U JL.. IV::.L •- Council Informal Page 3 April 10, 1978 6. Hayek commented that if the City had agricultural land, it should be zoned agricultural, if it is not feasible to use as agricultural, zone to what is feasible, even low-density residential, f, note that the City might not be capable of servicing the area with sewer and water. If the City doesn't show planning for land, there is no guidance for the Court. If services can't reasonably be provided to the land, it shouldn't be inside City Limits. 7. Further concerns will be discussed Monday, April 17th. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1:00 P.M. E.S.N11 Move y Balmer, seconded by Erdahl to adjourn to executive session for discussion of appointments to the Planning F, Zoning Comm., the Housing Comm., the Board of Appeals, g the Board of Examiners of Plumbers, 1:00 P.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret to adjourn, 1:10 P.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. MICRWIuarn By DORM MICR¢LA61 'WT, k. IIILRUFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UL5 a INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCISSION APRIL, 24, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 24, 1978, 1:30 PM, in Conference Roon at Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevera, Neuhauser, deProsse, Erdahl, Roberts. Absent: Balmer, Perret. STAFFDIF.MBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber `PAPE -RECORDED on Reel 878-13, Side 1, 1 -End, f, Side 2, 1-175. ZONING APPLICATIONS Schmeiser present. ACT Schmeiser advised that a revised LSNRD will be presented. Pen�erwood Addn.-Braverman City Manaper Berlin stated t at 'fra tic Engineer Brachtel had discussed the proposal with property owners. Someone from the Legal Dept. will assist Brachtel in securing the sipnatures. AGENDA s0 - a. Item 4.d.1 to be deferred, instruction was rescinded later in the meeting. b. Old Jet -short discussion of who will pay for moving and mounting. City Mgr. Berlin asked that no decision be made until he receives the bill. c. City Clerk Stolfus advised that the papers had not been received for 3.c.1, Class B Beer nermit for Four Cushions, and the Resolution should be deleted. d. City Mpr. Berlin explained action necessary to adjourn the meeting to May 1, for setting public hearing -moratorium. e. Councilwoman deProsse called attention to material on the Russell matter sent to her by Fisher. f. Answer sent to Regina will be included in Fri. packet. g. City Mgr. Berlin noted that there was nothing in the Comprehensive Plan affecting the bus depot area, and staff continues to feel that it is an ideal location for a bus depot. h. 'file proposed alley paving project,of alley between Court St. F, Burlington adjacent to Pentacrest Apts. $ Breese Automotive, bid procedure was discussed. IIG$Ewould not take bids for the whole project F let the City pay them. i. Inflation $ cost of Transit Barn Ventilation Project was questioned. Plastino will review next week. i. Pape 27, NS of the (lousing Maintenance fi Occupancy Code was qucsti.oned as to interpretation re demolition F return of escrow to the tenant. k. Regarding minutes of Library Board, it was ooi.nted out that there had been a consensus by Council to use the funds from the sale of the present library building to 1,11CROEILMED BY DORM MIC Rd•L A6 MIAP Vnr llr. nE°, 1f01'IfS M4iLiM ILMED BY JORM MICROLAB 1 CLDAR RAPWS M0 uL; :I01I4L> Page 2 Informal Council AGENDA Continued April 24, 1978 k. pay off the bonds on the proposed new library. 1. Schreiber will send present policy re travel to United Action for Youth. SENIOR 'CENTER Kraft & Vann present. 515-700 a. Kra _tcalled attention to April 21st memo, a'draft of the Outlined position of the City to clarify specific issues, $ asked for questions. b. Councilwoman doProsse discussed problems in connection with Chairman Welsh, c. Berlin advised that it was important that in program development, emphasis be on the Board of Directors, who will be responsible to all citizen groups. d. Consensus was that it was a very good memo, it would give staff a clear position, als!otfilture:Icouncils. e. The City Mgr. was directed to draft this memo into a :- Resolution for Council to pass. f. It was noted that this will probably not be as much of a joint effort as was first envisioned. SCREENING FOR GORDON RUSSELL. PROPERTY Bowlin, Honohan Kron, Hayek, Ryan F, Schmeiser present. 700-1200 a. City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the proposal in letter from Atty. Llonohan representing Gordon Russell. b. lie also called attention to the previous 1974 agreement v which discussed conditions in excess of the zoning requirements. c. Councilwoman deProsse commented on material sent to her by Fisher. Previous proposal was discussed. d. Honohan outlined their proposal, to move the cars which are in violation F construction of a berm in May. e. Council questioned if this screening would be adequate. f. Item H6 in Llonohan's letter re east side screening will be referred to the Riverfront Commission. g• Honohan was asked to present an agreement in regard to provisions for screening as discussed today. h. Councilmcmbers agreed that if the berm was not a satis- factory screening, the City would be back to ask for more screening. j. It was pointed out that the Wagner -Murphy Foundation is a non-profit organization. COMPREHENSIVIE PLAN Melrose Ave. Neighborhood a. Page 101, Possibilities for projected trafficway projects. b. Links up with 518 issue F increased traffic to the Medical Center. University should deal with traffic they are creating. c. Debra Wolraich, Melrose Ct. presented a memo F, petition ( from Melrose Ave. Neighborhood Association, opposing widening. d. Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Drive, discussed their alternatives to widening: sidewalks, bike lanes, Cambus service. She noted that the April 77 Origin/Destination study/Melrose showed that 55% of eastbound traffic is local traffic (local -within one mile). i JORM MICR+LAB Cl.Dn„ Fnr��. , MOM I MluRUFILMLD By JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPM AND ULA PdiihL; Page 3 Informal Council April 24, 1978 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Continued e. JCRPC, Emil Brandt noted that this area of town has highest traffic generators now, and called attention to the impact of the new Fieldhouse. f. Three Councilmembers suggested that the West Campus Bypass be added as a possibility. f. JCRPC, Isabel Turner pointed out that TO Rock Island Bypass, the University has said they will not accept it, if it ends at Melrose. (And the City won't accept it from Melrose on.) g. Berlin commented that lie had had other discussions with other University officials, and the viewpoint was different. lie also stated that if the Council would assume that ei.ther518would be built or not, other issues could be dealt with more rationally. h. Erdahl stated he was against 518, and not sure it should be on the Comprehensive Plan map. i. Berlin suggested discussion of University development South of Melrose. a South $ East B pass Route a. Kra t explH ne t c3 routes shown on the map. b. Scott Blvd. will be built at some time, (before a bypass)f, to control development which might occur, there could be a 2813 agreement with County Board of Supervisors to show use as agricultural. Annexation is not the route to go, as eventually it would have to be serviced. c. For the future, three Councilmembers agreed to the Bypass one mile out. d. Access for BDI if they exnand was pointed out. e. Fmil Brandt called attention to JCRPC recommendation re Land Use Plan, that there be written agreement between municipalities f, the County on how to proceed on requests. f. The southwesterly portion of Scott alignment was discussed. Use of prime agriculture land was pointed out. Four councilmembers agreed on a route outlined by Kraft, from Rochester, south on section line one mile east of I.C., west at the section line extended westerly from BDI, across Highway 6, southwesterly to the South Bypass to tie into interchanpe for 518. Area S. of Sheridan Ave/Adv. Drama c Systems a. Area has long history o ein g an to ustri•al area. b. Council could change the land use on the plan, possible zones were discussed. c. Ryan commented that it was .legal to make a building non- conforming if the decision is reasonable. d. Jeff Schabilion stated that the industry is using only a small portion of the site, and the neighborhood has had concerns for several years. c. Comment was made that the City is not providing enough alternatives to single-family housing. ( f. Ryan advised that the lawyers will give the criteria to use, the planners and Council will anply them to setting; of zones. Meeting adjourned, 5:10 PM. Council decided to discuss the Compre- hensive Plan again on May 1st afternoon, and thru the evening if necessary. OFILI.ICO By f JORM MIC1116LA9 fFDN+ P.v'I n� •ir5 tdD l'Vf `• I f-IILIW2 ILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND uLS Iul:iL�' "u.�.. INFORMAL COUNCIL, DISCPSSION APRIL, 24, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: April 24, 1978, 1:30 PM, in Conference Roon at Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. COUNCILMF.MBF.RS PRESENT: Vevera, Neuhauser, deProsse, Erdahl, Roberts. Absent: Balmer, Perrot. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #78-13, Side 1, 1 -End, F, Side 2, 1-175. ZONING APPLICATIONS Schmeiser present. ACT Schmeiser advised that a revised LSNRD will be presented. Pcv)erwoo d Addn.-Braverman City Manaper Berlin stated that fra fie Engineer Brachtel had discussed the proposal with property owners. Someone from the Lepal Dept. will assist Brachtel in securing the signatures. AGENDA a. Item 4.d.] to be deferred, instruction was rescinnded later in the meeting. b. Old Jet -short discussion of who will pay for moving and mounting. City Mgr. Berlin asked that no decision be made until he receives the bill. c. City Clerk Stolfus advised that the papers had not been received for 3.c.1, Class B Beer permit for Four Cushions, and the Resolution should be deleted. d, City Flgr. Berlin explained action necessary to adjourn the meeting to Flay 1, for setting public hearing -moratorium e. Councilwoman deProsse called attention to material on the Russell matter sent to her by Fisher. f. Answer sent to Regina will be included in Fri. packet. g. City Flgr. Berlin noted that there was nothing in the Comprehensive Plan affecting the bus depot area, and staff continues to feel that it is an ideal location for a hus depot. h. The proposed alley paving project, of alley between Court St. f, Burlington adjacent to Pentacrest Apts. F, Breese Automotive, bid procedure was discussed. IIG$liwould not take bids for the whole project F, let the City pay them. i. Inflation F, cost of 'transit Barn Ventilation Project was questioned. Plastino will review next week. J . Pape 27, BS of the (lousing Maintenance F, Occupancy Code was questioned as to interpretation re demolition F, return of escrow to the tenant k. Regardinp minutes of Library Board, it was pointed out that there had been a consonsus by Council to use the funds frmn the sale of the Present library building to MICU ILMEa BY JORM MICR�LAB f�I7hV I+Ar�n� nfi Ida!flES m I�ROFILidLD BY JORM 141CROLAB CLDAR RAPIUS AND UL's IULILJ Page 2 Informal Council AGENDA Continued April 24, 1978 k, pay off the bonds on the proposed new library. 1. Schreiber will send present policy re travel to United Action for Youth. SENIOR 'CENTER Kraft $ Vann present. a. Kraft—called attention to April 21st memo, a.•draft0of the outlined position of the City to clarify specific issues, $ asked for questions. b. Councilwoman deprosse discussed problems in connection With Chairman Welsh; c. Berlin advised that it was important that in program development, emphasis be on the Board of Directors, who will be responsible to all citizen groups. d. Consensus was that it was a very good memo, it would give staff a clear position, alslo;filture councils. e. The City Mgr. was directed to draft this memo into a Resolution for Council to pass. f. It was noted that this will probably not be as much Of a joint effort as was first envisioned. SCREENING FOR GORDON RUSSELL PROPERTY Aowlin, Honohan Kron, Hayek, Ryan F, Schmeiser present. 700-1200 a. City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the proposal in letter from Atty. Honohan representing Gordon Russell. b. fie also called attention to the Previous 1974 agreement which discussed conditions in excess of the zoning requirements. c. Councilwoman deprosse commented on material sent to her by Fisher. Previous proposal was discussed. d. Honohan outlined their proposal, to move the cars which are in violation F, construction of a berm in May. C. Council questioned if this screening would be adequate, f. Item M6 in llonohan's letter re cast side screening will be referred to the Riverfront Commission. g. Honohan was asked to present an agreement in regard to provisions for screening as discussed today. h. Counci]moBlhers agreed that if the berm was not a satis- factory screening, the City would be back to ask for more screening. j. It was pointed out that the Wagner -Murphy Foundation is a non-profit organization. COMPREIMNSIVE PLAN Niel rose—Ave . Nei,hborhood a. Page 10], possiyilities for projected trafficway projects. b. Links up with 518 issue f, increased traffic to the Medical Center. University should deal with traffic they are creating, c. Debra 11'Olraich, Melrose Ct. presented a memo $ petition from Melrose Ave. Neighborhood Association, onposing (., widening. d. Joan Walker, 335 Lucon Dri.ve,discussed their alternatives to ShelJnotedtithat1thea April 77cOrigin/Destinationvstudy/Melrose showed that 55% of eastbound traffic is local traffic (local -within one mile). i mcROfILMEn BY DORM MICR+LA6 r'rPn11 I?, PIIS '+L. 1.101'1[5 MICRUFILMLD BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIUS AND ULS :40t:iL, :Una Page 3 Informal Council April 24, 1978 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Continued e. JCRPC, Emi1 Brant noted that this area of town has highest traffic generators now, and called attention to the impact of the new Fieldhouse. f. Three Councilmembers suggested that the West Campus Bypass be added as a possibility. f. JCRPC, Isabel Turner pointed out that re Rock Island Bypass, the University has said they will not accept it, if it ends at Melrose. (And the City won't accept it from Melrose on.) g. Berlin commented that he had had other discussions with other University officials, and the viewpoint was different. Ile also stated that if the Council would assume that ci.ther 51R would be built or not, other issues could be dealt with more rationally. It. Erdahl stated he was against 518, and not sure it should be on the Comprehensive Plan map. i. Berlin suggested discussion of University development South of Melrose. South F, East Bypass Route a. Kraft explaine t e3 routes shown on the map. b. Scott Blvd. will be built at some time, (before a bypass)f, to control development which might occur, there could be a 28F. agreement with County Board of Supervisors to show ureas agricultural. Annexation is not the route to go, as eventually it would have to be serviced. c. For the future, three Councilmembers agreed to the Bypass one mile out. d. Access for BDi if they expand was pointed out. e. Fmil Brandt called attention to JCRPC recommendation re Land Ilse Plan, that there be written agreement between municipalities F, the County on how to proceed on requests. f. The southwesterly portion of Scott alignment was discussed. Use of prime agriculture land was pointed out. Four councilmembers agreed on a route outlined by Kraft, from Rochester, south on section line one mile cast of I,C., west at the section line extended westerly from BDI, across Highway fi, southwesterly to the South Bypass to tie into interchaupe for 518. Area S. of Sheridan Ave/Adv. Draina e Systems a. Ar U";1 long Illstory of: being an in ustfi•al area. b. Council could changa the land use on the plan, possible zones Dere discussed. c. Ryan commented that it was legal to make a building non- conforming if the decision is reasonable. d. Jeff Schahilion stated that the industry is using only a small portion of the site, and the neighborhood has had concerns for several years. c. Comment was made that the City is not providing; cnouph alternatives to single-family housing. {„ f, Ryan advised that tate lawyers will give the criteria to use, the planners and Council will apply them to setting of zones. Meeting adjourned, 5:10 PDI. Council decided to discuss the Compre- hensive Plan again on May 1st afternoon, and thru the evening if necessary. MICROFILM BY i DORM MICR+LAB rt -DAP • 7 -40!N1'