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Home My WebLink About1978-05-09 Council Minutes:Li4i, BY JORM MICROLAB GLOM ;ljAPIJ� AN, JL, , MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL MAY 9, 1978 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this cal- endar year for sa d—publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg,, 5/9778, 7:30 P.M., at Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Mayor Vevera presiding. Mayor Vevera proclaimed May 7-13, 1978, as Iowa City Hospital Week, and May 1978 as National Radio Month. City Clerk Stolfus noted a correction to Consent Calendar item 3.b.(7): the Airport Commis- sion meeting date should be April 20th. Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer, that the following items and recomms. in Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 4/25, subj, to correction, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Joint Comp. Plan Coord. Conn. & Planning & Zoning Comm. -3/13/78; Planning & Zoning Comm. - 3/13/78, Part 1, 3/16 & Part 2, 3/16/78; Airport Comm. 4/17 & 4/20/78; Sr. Ctr./Elder- ly Housing Joint Proj. Task Force -4/19/78; Human Rights Comm. -4/24/78. Permit Res. 78-156, Bk. 47, p. 355, Approving Cigarette Permit. Correspondence: Application for Univ. Homecoming Parade 10/27/78, 4:30-9:00 P.M., as approved, noted. Wortman, et al, re traffic at Bowery, Gilbert & Prentiss, & L. Burianek re use of salt on streets, referred to City Mgr. for reply. Information: Memos from Traffic Engr. re commercial vehicle loading zone on 10 block of N. Clinton & re parking prohibition on Hutchinson Ave. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-157, Bk. 47, pp. 356-357, APPROVING PREL. & FINAL PLAT OF RESUBD. OF LOTS 1-24 PEP- PERWOOD ADDN. PTS. 1 & 2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to approve the application by Benton Manor Apts. for construc- tion of sanitary sewer line in Highway 1 r -o -w. Motion carried, 6/1, Perret voting "no". I C R A ILMI -D By JoRM MICROLAB ';: .,W; ;L:dw By JURM MICkULAb LLUAtt RAPiu�, AfIU u�. -, Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-158, Bk. 47, pp. 358-361, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH IA. DEPT. OF TRANSP. IN REFERENCE TO I-80 INTERCHANGE WITH IA. HWY. #1 STREET LIGHTING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-159, Bk. 47, pp. 362-368, AMENDING CON- TRACT WITH VEENSTRA & KIMM FOR SEWER SYSTEM EVALUATION SURVEY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 78-160, Bk. 47, p. 369, ACCEPTING FY77 TENNIS COURT LIGHTING PROJ. at Mercer Park and City Park as performed by Shay Electric Serv. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-161, Bk. 47, p. 370, AUTHORIZING & DIRECT- ING SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO PURCHASE LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT (Urban Renewal Parcel 93/3) bids to be taken on 6/12/78. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ORD. 78-2891, Bk. 13, pp. 49-80, AMENDING MUN. CODE OF IOWA CITY BY REPEALING ORD. 2319 & ALL SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS; & ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS OF LIGHT, VENTILATION, SAFETY, OCCU- PANCY, REPAIR & MAINTENANCE OF DWELLINGS WITHIN IOWA CITY; PRESCRIBING METHODS FOR LICENSING ROOMING HOUSES & MULTIPLE DWELLINGS & PRESCRIBING PENALTIES & REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF ITS PRO- VISIONS, be passed and adopted. Citizens appear- ing for discussion included: Dick Shepardson, Jessie Gunnette, Margaret MacDonald, Gertrude Reiland, & Jo Swartz. Roll call vote: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Roberts. Ordinance adopted, 6/1. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 78-162, Bk. 47, pp. 371-374, ESTAB- LISHING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING RENT ESCROW, THE PROCEDURES FOR DEPOSITING & WITHDRAWING MONIES INTO THE ESCROW ACCT. & THE RULES GOVERNING THE TERMINATION OF THE RENT ES- CROW. Citizens objecting included Bob Johnston & Dick Shepardson. Councilmembers explained proposed votes. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Nays: Balmer, Roberts. Motion carried, 5/2. City Manager Berlin noted that the Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a Grant Offer from the United States Relating to the Preparation of a Master Plan Study for the Iowa City Municipal Airport would be executed in the name of the Airport Commission. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, that the Resolution be deleted from the agenda. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. nceunuari 10 JORM MICROLAB I•ii u(Ui ILAL0 BY JDRM MICROL.AB U_DAtf iiA4'LJ) ANL) JL� :I�,.:��_ • . Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt the RES. 78-163, Bk. 47, pp. 375-371, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE I.C. AIRPORT COMMISSION, AND L. ROBERT KIMBALL & ASSOC. FOR IOWA CITY AIRPORT MASTER PLAN STUDY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-164, Bk. 47, pp. 380-394, AUTHOR- IZING EXECUTION OF ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT, KC9033C, with HUD, Sec. 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program, Existing Housing. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ORD. PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLIC & PRIVATE USE OF CITY PLAZA, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS GOVERNING SUCH USE, & PRESCRIBING PERMIT & LEASE PROCEDURES FOR SUCH USE be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 5/2, Balmer & Vevera voting "no". Roll call on 2nd vote for passage: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, deProsse, Erdahl. Nays: Vevera, Balmer. Second consideration given, 5/2. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered & voted on for passage at 2 Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and that the ordinance be voted upon for final passage at this time. Motion to suspend carried unanimously, 7/0. To waive 2nd consideration, affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adopt ORD. 78- 2892, Bk. 13, pp. 81-82, AMENDING ORD. 77-2835 BY CLARIFYING RELEASE OF IMPOUNDED VEHICLES pro- cedures. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Cbuncilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to ad- journ the meeting, 9:35 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. A more complete description of Council activ- ities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK .5/23/78 SuoittedQatqrp,ufflication on�/18/7,8. 1,. moi,• .... .,.� MIMI ivat.n BY JORM MICR6LA9 r.{; ,Wr ILMI U by JORM MICRO LAB I.LOAR ;iAV LJ6 Aill JLC - ;,. MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL APRIL 25, 1978 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is 4 _ _ _ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg. 4/25/78, 7:36 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 the following items & recollans, in Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as 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; Library Bd.-4/10/78; Joint Comp. Plan/Plan..& Zoning Collar. -3/4 & 3/30/78; Planning & 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 zone, 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. 1.110ml104[l) By JORM MICR4�LAB -: Apr � •.irr �;�. Nli�,Wi 1Li4LU by JORM MICRULAb (LUAk RAPIU�) AlIU UL I . e. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-142, Bk. 47, I). 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 ofthe s/ROBERTy1 ACVEVERA, MAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 5/9/78 Submitted for publication on 5/4/78. MICRM ILM1.0 By JORM MICRbLAB MLi I.,t01 !L;'ILD BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPLu�) AND UL, COMPLETE DESCRIPTION 2OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES APR1978 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. mtg• 4/25/78, 7:30 PM at Civic Center. Coun- cilmembers present: der- May ErdahlVeve flpresidin PPStaffinembersRoberts, present: Vevera. Absent: 6almer. Mayor Vevera presiding. Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Schreiber. Minutes tape-recorded on Reel 78-12 Side 1, 1800 End, R Side 2, 1-280. Mayor Vevera proclaimed April We2 iith1AprsNational ril28thasArbor rDay. 1978 as and Secretaries Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the following items & reconms• in Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: re - Council mtg., 4/11/78, subj. to Approval of Off. Actions, r correction, as recomm• by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Commissions: United Action for Youth, 6d. of ort comm. Dir. -4/17-/78, Human Rights Comm•-Plan/P1anA1Rp7. oning.Comm.-3/48R Library Bd.-4/10/78; Joint Comp. 3/30/78; Planning & Zoning Conn. -4/6/78. Permit Res. recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 47, F. 303, Res. 78-140, Approving Class B Beer Permit for Four Cushions Inc. dba/Control Tower, 18-20 S• CANDtSEWERRACCOUNTS4T0 COUNTY AUDITOR. DELINQUENT WATER Chuck Mullen re Correspondence: Referred to City Mgr.: Atty. Mrs. John Rogers, re proposed bike paths. lnforma- Union Bus Depot lease agreement; Jim Donkersloot re zoning and long- Union effects; re 1) commercial loading zone, tion: Memoranda from Tra2;iparkgr.ing meter zone, 400 block S. Clinton, N. 400 block of Clinton, P 3) yield signs on Amhurst St. at Tulane Ave. &HastingsAve. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. orsement Geoff King, 622 S. Johnson, for 5PIRG, regosedebyCouncil ResourcesdConserva- of Sun Day, May 3rd, & funding of $50 as prop tion Comm. to co-sponsor an advertisement. Councilmembers indicate a proclamation will be added willingness to endorse & support Sun Day. A to the May 2nd agenda. Pro- gram Hearing was held on the construction of a Public HE. ousing gram. A fact sheet was BobeJohnson, rmMark IVProp.p, Court, appeared objecting public housing. appeared favoring P MICRO[ ILM( P By JORM h71CR6LA6 M,iu,:Uf iL�'ILU BY JURM MICRULAB i,LUAR RAN 101) A;4) ULA Council Activities April 25, 1978 Page 2 City Mgr. Berlin advised that the trees in the College St. mini -park will be relocated by Project Green. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neu- hauser, to adopt RES. 78-142., Bk. 47, p. 316, ESTABLISHING CITY'S INTENT TO DEVELOP AND MANAGE. A MULTI-PURPOSE SENIOR CHITER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent. The need to define the manage- ment role at this time was explained. Concerning Atty. Mullen's request re lease for Bus Depot. the City Manager commented that the Comprehensive Plan did not affect the bus depot area, & staff felt that it is an ideal location for a bus depot. City Atty. Hayek advised that the legal department would review the lease before it is added to Council's agenda. The City Manaqer stated that he did not have all the costs for moving of "Old Jet", but would furnish thein to Council later. Councilwoman deProsse noted that she had already observed "No Smoking" signs in a restaurant. 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 Build- ing, 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 ESTABLISH- ING A HOUSING OCCUPANCY AND MAINTENANCE CODE be considered and given first vote for passage. Council discussed the Code's application to single family residences. City Atty. Hayek explained the rights of property own- ers. Those appearing included Adrian Rittenmeyer, 1402 Davenport; Fran- cine Davis, 709 6th Ave.; Ted Rittenmeyer, 1119 E. Court,& Bruce Burke, I.C. Sr. Housing Inspector. Motion to consider carried unanimously. Roll call vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Ve'vera, 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, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, FOR PARTIAL SETTLEMENT OF URBAN LITIGATION. call Ayes: Neuhauser, Roberts,Vevera, deProsse,ErdhI11vote: INaysoPerret 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 ad- journed, 9:00 PM. A4DIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ....M bI I f.ROf I LMED BY JoRM MICROLAB MilLROFILMED BY DORM MICROLAB CEDAk RAPIDS AND DES I•IJINL� INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCPSSION APRIL, 24, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DIS(:IISSTON: April 24, 1978, 1:30 PM, in Conference Rnon at Civic Center. Mayor Veveru Presiding. J 4" CO1INCUNIHMURS PRESENT: Vevera, Neuhausar, L1ePr053e, Erdahl, Roberts. Absent: Balmer, Perret. STAFFNIEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber 'PAPP. -RECORDED on Reel 1178-13, Side 1, 1-Iind, F, Side 2, 1-175. ZONING APPLICATIONS Schmeiser present. ACT Schmeiser advised that a revised LSNRD will he presented. Peperwood Addn.-Braverman City Manager Berlin stated t at Tra is Engineer Brachtel had discussed the proposal with property owners. Someone from the Legal Dept. will assist Brachtel in securing the signatures. AGENDA SO - a. Item 4.d.) to be deferred, instruction was rescinded later in the meeting. { h. Old Jet -short discussion of who will pay for moving and mounting. City Mgr. Berlin asked that no decision he 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 Pour Cushions, and the Resolution should be deleted. d. City Mgr. 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. The proposed alley paving project,of alley between Court St. F, Burlington adjacent to Pentacrest Apts. F, Breese Automotive, bid Procedure was discussed. IIGF,Ewould 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. Page 27, 05 of the Housing Maintenance F Occupancy Code was questioned as to interpretation to demolition F, return of escrow to the tenant k. Regarding minutes of Library Board, it was Pointed out that there had been a consensus by Council to use the funds from the sale of the present library building to MICROHL1410 By JORM MICR+LAB frp�p pnr,oc "f5 '4ni Nf5 t"IlLROFILMLD BY JORM MICROLAB Page 2 AGENDA Continued CEDAR RAPIDS AND UL`, AulLiL,, Informal Council April 24, 1978 k. pay off the hands on the proposed new library. 1. Schreiber will send present policy ro travel to United Action .for Youth. SENIOR CENTER Kraft f, Vann present. 515-700 a. Kraft callcd attention to April 21st memo, a draft of the outlined position of the City to clarify snecific issues, f, 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, also future councils. C. The City Dlgr. 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, llonohan Kron, Flayek, Ryan f, Schmeiser present. 700-1200 a. City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the proposal in letter from Atty. lionohan representing Gordon Russell.. b. Ile 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. lionohan 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 96 in Flonohan's letter re east side screening will be referred to the Riverfront Commission. g. lionohan was asked to present an agreement in regard to provisions for screening as discussed today. h. Councilmombers 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. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Melrose Ave. Neighborhood a. Page 101, possibilities for projected traffi.cway 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 I, petition from Melrose Ave. Neighborhood Association, onposi.ng widening. d. Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Drive,di.scussed their alternatives to widening: sidewalks, bike lanes, Cambus service. She noted that the April 77 Origin/Destination study/Melrose showed that 558 of eastbound traffic is local traffic (local -within one mile). MICROFILMED BY ' JORM MICR#LAB CC?Ar PAPi n!, p[t MO PICS MICROFILMED BY JORM I.IICROLAB Page 3 CEDAR RAPIJs AND OLS iul'4Lj Informal Council April 24, 1978 COMPREII11NSTVP. PLAN Continued e. JCRPC, Gmil Bran t noted that this area of town has ors now, and called attention highest traffic generat to the impact of the new Fieldhouse. f. Three Councilmembors 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. (Anel the City won't accept it from Melrose on.) g. Berlin commented that If had had other discussions with other University officials, and the viewpoint was different. lie also stated that if the Council would assume that either 51Bwould be built or not, other issues could be dealt with more rationally. h. Frdahl 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, Fast R pass Route a. Kra t explaine t e3 routes shown on the (before a bypass)& b. Scott Blvd. will be built at some time, to control development which might occur, there could be a 2811 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. pointed out. d. Access for ADI if they exnand was p e Land Fmij UseY.ndt called re Plan, that athere lbe wrrittenon to Cagreement dbetweene 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 nointeftout. Four councilmembers agreed on a route outlined by , from Rochester, south on section line one mile east of I.C. west at the section line extended westerlyfrom tDe,intooss Highway 6, southwesterly to the South Bypass interchange for 518. a S. of Sheridan Ave/Adv. Drain ee ss tens us trial area. a, Area as long Y possible b. Council could change the land use on the Plan, 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 providinp enough alternria to atives to single Gamily housing. f. Ryan advised that the lawyers will give tthemrtoesetting use, the planners and Council will anPly 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. wtcaorur!ro or JORM MICR+LAB MIA!'. P,�ti �5 . '�f ; '•10I7rc M I'IlLiM ILMEU BY JORM MICROLAB NINIITHS IOWA CI'T'Y JOINT CI'CC/I'1i7. MIN TING NIARCII 13, 1978 CIVIC. CENTER LAW LIBRAItY CEDAR RAPIDS AND Uu AUI:iLi J&, COMMi'I"I'lif: MIiMBERS PRESENT: Lehman, Jakobsen, Ogesen, Kammermeyer, Vetter, Ilium, Neuhauser, Perrot, deProsse f.OMDII'1"I'lili MEMBERS AIlSFN'I': Goin STAFF: Schmciser, Boothroy, Kraft, Geshwiler, fisher Blum called the meeting to order and asked if anyone present wished to discuss any item other than the Land Use Map. Several interested individuals responded, but their concerns were related to the map and Blum asked them to wait and express their concerns at the appropriate time. .lakobsen then reviewed the actions of the meeting of March 9, 1978, for Blum who was absent at that time. The meeting then turned to the Land Use Nap. Ogesen expressed a concern with the large number of parks shown in the southeast quadrant of the map within the twenty year goal rango. Ile stated that parks were great and everybody was in favor of then, but you still have to pay for them. Gcshwiler explained the reasons for the parks and the adjustments made in the southeast corner of the map. A discussion followed, and the Staff agreed to report back on this question. ogeson also stated that he was concerned with the area south of Burlington Street and west to Van Buren Street, including Governor Street, lie noted that on the map sent out to the public this area was shown as being recommended for 113 type density and now it was being shown as 113A type density. A discussion followed. Ogesen moved that the arca south of Burlington Street, including both sides of Governor, he designated for 8-16 dwelling units per acre. Jakobsen seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. .lakobsen raised the question whether the meeting was It Planning and Zoning meeting in conjunction with a CPCC meeting. A discussion followed. Blum stated that the CPCC had been organized to assist the Planning and Zoning Commission and obtain input from City Council until Pr,Z was in a position to proceed on its own. Ile noted that I'$Z was now ready to proceed and proposed that CPCC adjourn itself to some future call and that P$Z deal with the rest of the map. Ile extended an invitation to the CPCC members and any member of City Council to come and give their input at the meetings. NeIVIUSCr indicated her agreement with Blum's proposal. A discussion followed. It was decided, however, that the meeting would be considered ❑ joint meeting. Ogesen moved that the arca near the 'Town and Campus Apartments be changed from commercial to 18-24 units per acre of residential. Jakobsen seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. 0gesen then expressed his concern for the near north side which had been converted from a residential density of 8-16 units per acre to 2-8 dwelling units per acre. A discussion of the question followed. Blum called for a vote to change the density MICRonu4Eo 0Y JORM MICR¢LAB MIAP Itnvl P°. . ^fS Mn I'nfS elm MILRW ILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Joint CPCC/p$2 Mecting March 13, 1978 Page 2 CEDAk RAPIDS ANO DEQ of the near north side back to 8-16 dwelling units per acre. it was carried unanimously. J,u. A discussion of the North Dodge Street arca followed. Vetter stated that North Docl)gc Street was the cut-off point for "parkcrs" who walked to the Campus. She stated that she could see residential development at 8-16 dwelling units per acre for this arca to allow for more people to live within walking distance of the campus. Oguson noted that in the area on North Dodge Street and east of Prairie du Chien I(ond and south of North Summit Street the 18-24 units per acre density was too large and extended too far south. Ile indicated that a half block away was a single family arca and'that this density might be too dense for a single family arca. A discussion Followed. Ogesen moved that the area south of Dodge Street he designated for 8-16 dwelling units per acre. deProsse seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. deProsse expressed concern about the area of Muscatine Avenue and College Street and moved that the 2-8 dwelling units per acre 'density be extended up to Summit Street. A discussion followed. Ogesen seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. deProsso also expressed concern about the Englert Tract. Blum noted that he had received a phone call from some members of the lilks Country Club who asked for the arca to be cltangod from 2-8 or up to 24 units per acre density. Schmeiser noted that it would be better to have the arca remain as single family to facilitate the high generation of elementary school-age students to support the proposed elementary school. A discussion followed. 1'110 discussion then turned to the cast by-pass and the two alternatives shown on Lite mop. Jakobsen moved that the two alternative routings he allowed to remain on the map. Ogesen seconded the motion and Blum called for a vote. There were two opposed (Kammermeyer and deProsse), two abstentions (Pcrret and Ncuhauscr) and four in favor. The motion carried. Schmeiser showed a map and explained that the new sewage treatment plant could provide sanitary sewer service from one to two miles south of the existing City limits. A discussion followed. ogesen moved that an alternate route be shown on the map for the by-pass. It was seconded by Jakobsen and unanimously approved. Jakobsen expressed concern with the near north side commercial area and the wary it was shown on the map. She noted that it was designated as residential but should he commercial because of the businesses in the area. Ncuhauscr suggested that it new designation of commercial and residential stripe be used to indicate the commercial./ residential areas. Lehman moved that the near north side area shown on the map as commercial he designated commercial and residential striped to indicate commercial nsc on the ground floor and residential use above. Jakobsen seconded tile motion and t was unanimously approved. A discussion on the arca west of Hancher Auditorium followed. Jakobsen noted that thu area had been designated for residential at more then 24 units per acre but that: q... -ki w, 111CBnf ILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB MAP IiAri nC 91 c, "MI' ', mlt,ROFILMLO BY DORM 141CROLAB .Juin( (:I'(:(:/I'I;Z blccl ing March 13, I978 Page 3 CEDAR RAPIDS AND OLS it should be changed to 18-2A units per acre. She moved that it he changed to this density. Vetter seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. J(rkohscn also noted some concern for the Ralston Crock floodway as it was shown on the map. A discussion followed. Vetter moved that the floodway be shown on the map by a green line designating open space. Ogesen seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. The discussion then turned to the block bounded by Linn, Prentiss and Dubuque Streets and whether it should be designated for commorcial. Kammermoyer moved that the area be shown as commercial on the map. Vetter seconded the motion. Blum called for a vote. Four were in favor and two opposed (Blum and Jakobsen). The motion carried. .Jakobson asked what was happening at First and Rochester Avenues and wondered if it needod to be changed. Bruce Glasgow, a developer, presented a picture of his plan For commercial development of the area. lie asked that the area be retained as commercial. Blum noted that this had been discussed at a previous meeting and that his request had been granted then. .Jakobson also expressed concern for the area of Mormon 'Trek and West Benton. Ilium noted that people in the arca well ld like to see it returned to 2-8 dwelling units per acre. .Iikol)scn stated that the area had seen the biggest objections from the most people. A discussion followed. .Jim Schintler requested permission to speak on the subject. Ile stated that lie and his brother own property near the West High tract and that the land was adjacent to the 20 year plan for the area. Ile said that they were in the process of developing the area and were concerned because the sewer lines ended short of the property. Neuhauser stated that she thought the situation needed to be looked at more closely before a decision could be made. A further discussion followed. Kammormeyor moved that the area of West Benton and Mormon Trek be changed back to a designation of 2-8 dwelling units per acre density. Ogesen seconded the motion. The motion failed with four opposed and two in favor. Kammermeycr moved that the southwest corner of Highway G and Gilbert Street Ile designated for commercial. It was seconded by Ogesen and carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned. Prepared by a> �l Georges Pi.' or, Sr. Cler�k/lypist Approved b CZ (j1 Cl kJ J- PP y lob Kammermeycr, PTIZ Secreta Approved by ( \' Lu Pa Cain, CPCC Sccretar k--tF ulruonurtn By ' JORM MICROLAB NI(WIV ,� v I4ILROFILMEU BY JORM 141CROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES HUINL�, 10— MINUTES IOWA CITY PLANNING r, ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 13, 1978 CIVIC CENTER LAW LIBRARY commi'inE MEMBERS PRESENT: Blum, Ugesen, Kammermeyer, Jakobsen, Vetter, Lehman comm Tru MEMBERS ABSENT: Cain S'T'AFF: Schmoiser, Iloothroy, Kraft, Geshwiler, Fisher Ilium called the meeting to order and stated that the purpose of the meeting was to consider the recommendations of CPCC on the Land Use Map. Ogesen moved that the recommendations of CPCC on the preliminary Land Use Map be approved. It was seconded by Jakobsen. It was unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned. Prepared by Geo^rge Pill Sr. Clerk Typist Approved by r� �.ttLttuiA't't( A Joh Kammcrmcycr, 1104 Secretary 14100r]LMEe BY 1 JORM MICR+LAB MOM MILROIILi4LD BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DLA ?WILL„ ;JN,� INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MA1' 8, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: MAY 8, 1978, 1:30 P.M., in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mlyor Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevera, deProsse, Balmer,\Roherts, Perret (1:35 PM), Erdahl (1:40 PM). STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Kushnir, Schreiber. Others present for certain discussions, as noted. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #78-15, Side 1, 285 -end, Side 2, 1-176. D Kushnir, Brachtel, Braverman, ZONING APPLICATIONS Schmeiser , Boothroy present. 285 600 F Pep,erwood Addition, Resubdivision of Parts I F IT, 1. ouncil la deferred the plat for staff F, applicant to obtain signatures of adjacent property owners to see if they objected to closing of Ilollywood $ Taylor and opening of Broadway to Hwy. 6 Bypass. 2. Kushnir reported that all owners of property which fronts on Hollywood Blvd. between the intersection of Keokuk and Taylor had been contacted, and all but one had agreed to closings shown on the map, F, one owner was not contacted. Councilman Perret arrived, (1:35 PM). 3. Not obtaining consent of one property owner has previously influenced the Highway Dept.'s decision on whether or not to close a street. 4. Letter from Dept. Of Transportation, re special public road connection for Hy -Vee Stores was presented. They had denied the request. Councilman Erdahl arrived, (1:40 PM). 5. Berlin pointed out reconsideration of application only if information from ily-Vee would show that they would not survive if they did not have direct access. 6. Traffic Engr. Brachtel reported on the effect of traffic patterns on residential F, commercial development. 7. Connection of 11roadway to Sandusky was discussed. 8. Mayor Vevera commented that a majority of Councilmembers were in favor of the proposed alignment as shown on the map. AGENDA 1. City Clerk Stolfus advised that the Resolution implementing the Housing Ordinance would need to be considered after the Ordinance is adopted, not as Item 13. 2. City Manager Berlin called attention to the fact that the Legislature had adopted the hill regarding lighting for the Interstate, but the Res. on the agenda needed to be adopted to cover the time Frame from now until the legislation takes effect. 141CROVIL1410 OY JORM MICR+LA6 rfpAP PAP1p•. . •ire MOMFS MILRUIIILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Page 2 CEDAR RAPIDS AND UL" AL)INL', Vwr+ Informal Council May 8, 1978 APPLICATION FOR GRANT FOR AIRPORT STUDY 600-1220 Commtss neners BIec wenn fi Em ree present; $ Ryan. 1. Bleckwenn asked that Council delete Items 14 $ 15 from their agenda, citing the opinion received from Attorney General Turner on May 3rd, which was presented, F, the telegram from Federal Aviation Administrator Bush. 2. Atty. General's opinion stated that the City would be held responsible for Airport Commission contracts, even if the Commission was abolished. 3. Bush's telegram stated that the Airport Commission would be an eligible sponsor to contract for Federal Aid. 4. A majority of the Airport Commission voted to accept sponsorship of the Master Plan, May 4th, fa adopt the revised contract. He asked FAA to reissue the grant in the name of the Commission, & Bush asked for a Council consensus that the study was needed. 5. Several Councilmembers discussed concern over autonomous powers for boards and commissions, h no one spoke in favor of the Airport Comm. hiring indepen dent legal counsel. 6. During discussion Berlin stated that the $84,000 from sale of land should be used for permanent improvements not operational expenses. 7. The consensus of Council was that the Master Plan study should be done, and there was a 3-3 indication that the contract should not be deleted from Council's agenda. 8. City Dlgr. Berlin suggested a 3 party agreement, Kimbal7,Airport Comm. ✓a Council. Council would concur that FAA put the grant in the name of Airport Comm. as sponsor. 9. As there were no objections, Council indicated that because of time constraints, the Mayor should sign the agreement if Bleckwenn received approval from the other Commissioners for this procedure. COMPRI]HENSIVB PLAN Kraft-Kushnir present. 1220 -end Side 2, 1-176 218/578 uestion. Ier in , Kra t reported on conversation with IDOT, f, representative from Fed. Ilwy. Adm. They have been monitoring Council's actions. Their response was that their data indicated that the projections for traffic volumes and the composition of: the traffic (12% truck traffic) justified a 4 -lane divided hand do ex They will look at 11 westerly alignment of. 518, ra analysis on volumes. deProsse stated that the Staff should be paid an appropriate acknowledgement for the amount of work done on the Plan and the extra reports. Other Councilmembers agreed. Berlin reported that Jim Lindberg will set up a meeting with Univ. personnel re traffic f, the Medical Center. (including Molrose, the interchange, access to the Univ.) 9 changes will be made in the text re deletion of 518. There will be a revised narrative re Ii. F, SF. Bypasses, and commentary on Sheridan Ave. $ MacBride Addn. Part T7. There will be a narrative on future industrial areas designation. Y.. -�7 141CROIALMED OY JORM MICR+LAB r, np Vnr;pS hf5 410!'If5 MIUtOFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Page 3 CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS Jr;,, Informal Council May 8, 1978 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONTINUED 2. Land Use on Hest Side, west of blue line, inside City Limits. a. P$Z recommended area north of Melrose as residential, density of 1 DUA, a portion south of Melrose as res- idential, 1 DUA, and further south as agricultural. b. There will be a now zoning ordinance designation of "agricultural". C. If services cannot be provided, Council could consider de -annexation, if the property owner requests it. 3. Melrose Ave. Diagonal a. Map showing areas affected was explained. There are seven privately owned parcels, 6 houses, Univ. owning the rest N. of Melrose; South of Melrose, the Univ. owned one parcel. b. A one-way using Byington, S. Grand F Melrose was suggested. c. 3 Council.members wanted the diagonal taken off the map, 3 did not. 4. Englert Tract Des .0 a. Legal Dept. opinion on whether or not area can be designated a park was pointed out. b. Need to clear up park acquisition policy noted, Neuhauser's suggestion for policy commented on. c. South of Englert Tract, Glasgow has purchased the parcel for single family homes. d. Margaret MacDonald pointed out that the neighborhood had raised money to preserve the area, deposited with a trust officer at the bank. i e. A majority favored designating as RS8, putty color, the lowest defensible density, with appropriate written explanation in text of intent Items listed in Kraft memo of: 4/20 (1-78-803) Page 2. a. 96-a reduction in density to 8-16 DU/A would create several non -conformities, sonic new buildings. Council agreed to leave 16-24, sand color. (Jefferson, .Johnson, Burlington, Summit) b. Property between Mayflower Apt. F, Pownall on N. Dubuque is shown as single family on map. C. N10-Slothower- Council has previously discussed 57.8/218. d. N11 -No need soon for additional Il.ighwny C,onnncrc.ial zoning; adjacent to Howard Johnsons. Will leave as Office Commercial. C. 1112 -Additional expansion opportunities for BDI are incorporated in the text. f. B13 -Public hearing has been set on moratorium for North Side area. Regarding vacant .lot north of the Dodge St. Apt. building, Ryan recommended against the down -zoning recommended by PFZ Schmeiser outlined procedure for filing LSRD plan. Council consensus was to make the Social Services building F, present 29 unit apartment building con- forming, the lot to the North to be R3, the area to the north of that as R2. a(caorivato By JORM MICR#LAS rtanr uAVIY ianr+rs t4,!LtOFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Page 4 CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS I,IUiNLj Informal Council May 8, 1978 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONTINUED }. Items # 14-15, Abrams - Council considering area to be rezoned consistent to this plan. Consensus to change from red to striped red FI dark brown. (Burlington,Bowery, Gilbert, Ralston Creek area $ Court, Harrison, East of Linn) Page 4 of Kraft memo (I-78-803) Morrissey -will add recommendations on transit improve- ments at a later date, decision to be made by Council. Regional planning transit documents to be attached to Comp. Plan as appendices, or made reference to. Hoy -area involunary annexed, today Council has decided to designate it residential, 1 DU/A. Meardon-Staff is looking into questions raised, will need additional research. Kraft stated the City will use the power of eminent domain, not police power, for acquisition of land. He outlined processes to be used regarding notification, not individual notices. A discussion of parks and bikeways will be scheduled when Neuhauser is present, along with Parks F1 Rec. Comm. Chairman and Director of P$R. Bikeways could be an element of the Plan. Concern was expressed on how to deal with parking in area between Dubuque $ Clinton. Berlin advised that it would take a year to complete the zoning ord. I,, subd. regulations, I, other regulatory ordinances, then can look at area (neighborhood) planning. Funding has not definitely been allocated from the HCDA funding for planning. Melrose 'bubble' route, around University Heights. Council consensus previously was that the University should have a plan for a way into the hospital complex. A majority agreed to remove the 'bubble' from the Compre- hensive plan I,, suggest to the Univ. an access from 6/218 or Mormon Trek to medical complex. (west Campus Access) AIRPORT AGREEMENT -KIMBALL A majority o Council members reiterated their approval of the Mayor signing the agreement on Mon. before adoption of the Iles. on Tuesday. Meeting adjourned, 4:40 Ph1. �• �� I•IICRof11.1.110 0Y JORM MICR+LAB ffi)AP I'Af!fq