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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-05-23 Council Minutes("1iLkUi!LAL L; BY JURM MICROLAB • LEDAk RAPIDS AND L)L�, �'iU i`i��. •',; ���' MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL MAY 23, 1978 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this cal- endar year for saTrpublication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/97-78,7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera, Erdahl (7:45 PM.) Mayor Vevera presiding. Mayor Vevera proclaimed the week of May 22, 1978, as Older Americans Week. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that the following items and recomms. in Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 5/9/78, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Resources Conservation Comm. -4/25/78; Design Review Comm. -5/10/78; Bd. of Adjustment -4/12/78; CCN -5/3/78; P & Z Comm. -4/20/78. Permit Resolutions, Res. Bk. 47: Res. #78- 188, p. 453, Approving Class C Liquor Control License application for George Dane dba/The Nickelodeon, 208 N. Linn. Res. #78-189, P . 454, Approving Class C Liquor Control License application for Spayer & Co., Ltd. dba/The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton. Correspondence referred to City Mgr.: Chamber of Commerce, re Comprehensive Plan; Mr. & Mrs. Tom Neuzil, re traffic on Governor St.; Atty. Wm. Tucker, repres. John & Erma Alberhasky, re proposed rezoning. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. #78-190, Bk. 47, p. 455, TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF COURT HILL -SCOTT BLVD. ADD., PT. 4. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, that the City forward the concerns of City staff about the preliminary plat of Spring Valley Subdivision to the City of Coralville. The City staff had recommended that unless secondary access is pro- vided at this time to the subject subdivision that the application be denied. Above motion carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. '._ MICRO[ ILPICO BY JORM MICROLAS ViuAi IL;-li.0 BY JORM 141CROLAB • LEOAR kAPIUS AND uE'j OFFICIAL ACTIONS MAY 9, 1978 PAGE 2 Mayor Vevera declared open the public hearing to rezone a tract of land located N. of 412 S. Gilbert St. (Gary Abrams -Ralston Creek Village) from C2 to CBS zone. Sr. Planner Don Schmeiser & John Willers, Shive-Hattery & Assocs., represent- ing Gary & Sam Abrams,were present. Councilman Erdahl arrived, 7:45 P.M. Public hearing closed. The public hearing was held to rezone a tract of land located at 408 S. Gilbert St. (Sam Abrams - Ralston Creek Village) from C2 to CBS. Public hearing closed. Mayor Vevera declared open the public hearing on the rezoning of properties within the morator- ium area. Comm. Dev. Dir. Kraft presented maps of the area and explained the proposed changes as discussed by Council at yesterday's Informal Session. Citizens appearing included: Wayne Begley, Corine Suter, Atty. Wm. Meardon, Lyle Seydel, George McCormick, and P & Z Commr. Jane Jakobsen. City Atty. John Hayek & Asst. City Atty. Angela Ryan responded to questions. Council acknowledged correspondence, petitions, and protests as follows: Submitted by Lyle Seydel, 1) letter objecting to down zoning in CBD & surrounding areas, specifically half -block area bounded S. by Market, E. by Governor, W. by Lucas, and N. by alley, & 2) petition objecting to proposed rezon- ing of above-described half block. Submitted by Atty. Wm. Meardon, 1) letter re Peninsula proper- ty, 2) letter re property owned by Business Ven- tures, Inc., 3) letter re questions concerning non -conforming uses, 4) protest by Earl Yoder Construction Co., Earl Yoder, & Governor -Dodge Street Rentals against proposed rezoning of property N. of Dodge St. from R3B to R2 and R3A, 5) protest by Consolidated Properties, Inc. against proposed rezoning of property located N. of N. Dodge St. and E. of Home Town Dairies from CH District to R3. Public hearing was closed. Councilman Erdahl clarified Council's discus- sion regarding park dedication in reference to obtaining open space by allowing density credits to new subdivisions. Councilwoman deProsse left, 8:50 P.M. 'In reference to Councilman Balmer's concern, City Mgr. Berlin will direct City staff to prepare a policy statement regarding the re- zoning of an 80 -acre tract east of Sunrise Mobile Home Park. Councilwoman deProsse returned, 8:52 P.M. '41CROI W-111) BY DORM MICRWLAB I•ti ufUi IL:•:i.0 BY JORM MICROLAB • UUAR RAPIUS AND Al- . ):..• OFFICIAL ACTIONS' MAY 9, 1978 PAGE 3 City Atty. Hayek asked that Council adjourn to Executive Session at the end of this meeting to discuss pending litigation regarding Cable TV. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to authorize inorganic demolition rubble from Urban Renewal Site Clearance to be deposited as fill at a site on the Elk's Club and upon property owned by Keith Noel. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. N78-191, Res. Bk. 47, pp. 456-457, APPROVING THE PREL. DESIGN PLANS FOR REDEVELOPMENT ON URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 102-1 (Mod Pod, Inc.) Wes Fotsch, developer, was present. U.R. Coord. Glaves explained redevelopment contract terms. It was moved by Erdahl, and seconded by deProsse, to amend the original motion to approve the Resolu- tion to stipulate Council's preference for the use of smaller brick if possible. Motion carried, 4/3, Roberts, Neuhauser, & Balmer voting "no". Roll call vote on motion to adopt: Ayes: Neu- hauser, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl. Nays: None. Perret abstained. Resolution adopted, 6/0/1. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. H78-192, Res. Bk. 47, p. 458-459, DIRECTING THE CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO PETITION THE IOWA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION TO MODIFY CERTAIN ACCESSES TO HWY. 6 LOCATED IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. H78-193, Res. Bk. 47, pp. 460-464, CALLING A SPECIAL CITY ELECTION to vote upon the proposition of issuing bonds for a new public li- brary. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to set a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. on June 27, 1978, in the Council Chambers to consider the proposed Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2238 by Regulating the Location of Adult Businesses in Iowa City. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD. N75-2760 TO PROHIBIT INDECENT EXPOSURE AND CONDUCT be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. City Atty. Hayek explained the elements of this ordinance. Moved by Perret to amend Section II (A) to state "It shall be unlawful for a person to allow or permit the public expossure . " This motion was not seconded. Vote on original motion passed, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. .., :. 'MICRUIILMIA By JORM MICR6LA6 0 m;LiM:iLMLD BY JORM MICROLAB OFFICIAL ACTIONS MAY 9, 1978 PAGE 4 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DLS ;dUINL'� Jv011 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn the meeting to Executive Session to dis- cuss pending litigation regarding Cable TV. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. (9:37 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 6/6/78 Submitted or p lication on 6/1/78. MICROS ILMED BY DORM MICR6LAB 0 F1i ��tUi !L4iu BY JORM LIICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND uL'� I'iu 1f+L... .Jell' 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 saMpublication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/078, 730 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. Comm. & Planning & Zoning Comm. -3/13/78; Planning & Zoning Comm. - 3/13/78, Part 1, 3/16 & Part 2, 3/16/78; Airport Conn. 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, 357, to APPROVING adopt RES. 78-157, Bk. 47, pp. 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". MIGIBf ILMID By JORM MICROLAB J, F -1I ;WILMLO BY JORM MICROLAB LCDAk kAPIUS AlID UL'3 MUif+L,, ,Jea, Movea 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. N1 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. MICROFILMID BY DORM MICR46LAS Vl;ukUFILM D BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAk RAPIDS AND ULS MUihiL,, ;vii, 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 81-82,ret, to AMENDINGdopt ORD.077-2835 BY 2892, Bk. 13, PP• CLARIFYING RELEASE OF IMPOUNDED VEHICLES pro- cedures. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers 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 f the City s/ROBERTA. VEVERA,CMAYOR s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK .5/23/78 Submitted for publication on 5/18/78. bI umf ILMED BY JORM MICROLAS ;A! i.,, . i.'.. '101'1. WiI,Wt 1LMLU BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS w+^ COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 9, 1978 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/9/78, 7:30 P.M., at Civic Center. Coun- cilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Mayor Vevera presiding. Staffuembers present: rrecordedSonlfus, Ryan, Reel #78-12, Sideb2,,1550mend, & Reela78-14, Minutes590.of mtg. 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 Commission 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 correc- tion, as recomm. by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Joint Comp. Plan Coord. Comm. & PlanPartn1,l93/16o&ing Parto2, 3/16/78; AirportnCCo omm. 4/17 &4/20/78; Sr. Ctr./Elderly 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. Regarding elderly housing, the Mayor advised that the architect was not looking at alternate sites. 57, k. Moved b & FINALbPLAT,to OF RESUBD.ROF LOTS11-24847, PEP PERWOOD ADDN. PTS. 1 & 2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The purpose of the resubdivision is to extend Broadway St. South to Sandusky. Asst. Atty. Ryan commented that there was no inconsistency between the newly adopted State "No -Smoking" legislation and the City's ordinance, and a copy would be in next week's packet. Concern was expressed over in- willlation of check on possiblemuserofipennyfront metersthe & reasonOffice. for request. HealsoBerlin 1111CR01 HAA By JORM MICR0L4B MI!Lk Oj 1011k..0 BY DORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIOS AND UL:, �'WiaL�, C- lcii Activities M,, 9, 1978 Page 2 advised that Public Works was exploring alternatives for repair of Summit St. Bridge with an outside engineer. Neuhauser stated that she had heard good reports on the Ebenezer Society's management of apartments from re- developers attending the Community Development meeting in Minneapolis. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to approve the application by Benton Manor Apts. for construction of sanitary sewer line in Highway 1 r -o -w. Motion carried, 6/1, Perret voting "no". 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. N1 STREET LIGHT- ING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers pre- sent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-159, Bk. 47, pp. 362-368, AMENDING CONTRACT WITH VEENSTRA & KIMM FOR SEWER SYSTEM EVALUATION SURVEY (Phases 8, 9, & 10; $105,300.) This resolution also approves signature of City Manager to the grant amendment. 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 & DIRECTING 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 Councilmem- bers present. Mayor Vevera announced that Item N19, Housing Code Ordinance, would be taken up at this time. 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, OCCUPANCY, REPAIR & MAINTENANCE OF DWELLINGS WITHIN IOWA CITY; PRESCRIBING METHODS FOR LICENSING ROOMING HOUSES & MULTIPLE DWELLINGS & PRESCRIBING PENALTIES & REMEDIES FOR VIOLA- TIONS OF ITS PROVISIONS, be passed and adopted. Citizens appearing for discussion included: Dick Shepardson, 1509 Glendale Road; Jessie Gunnette, 512 N. Gilbert; Margaret MacDonald, RR6; Gertrude Reiland, 540 S. Summit; & Jo Swartz, 324 4th Ave. 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, ESTABLISHING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING RENT ESCROW, THE PROCEDURES FOR DEPOSITING & WITHDRAWING MONIES INTO THE ESCROW ACCT. & THE RULES GOVERNING THE TERMINATION OF THE RENT ESCROW. Citizens objecting included Bob Johnston, I.C. Apt. Assn., & Dick Shepardson, 1509 Glendale Rd. Councilmembers explained proposed votes. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Nays: Balmer, Roberts. Motion carried, 5/2. AICRfILMEm BY DORM MICRd•LA6 i'III.RUf ILMLD BY DORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS NUIIIL w++ C-_,cil Activities May 9, 1978 Page 3 City Manager Berlin noted that the Resolution Authorizing the Accept- ance 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 exe- cuted 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. 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, AUTHORIZING 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 consid- eration given, 5/2. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the rule requiring that ordin- ances 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 unanimous, 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 RE- LEASE OF IMPOUNDED VEHICLES procedures. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn the meeting, 9:35 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST: IT CLERK MAYOR I4ICROFILMED BY JORM MMROLAB i '10:':' F1;tk0i IL:,40 BY DORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAP(OS AND J)LS P1UiIiij, :Jelll INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MAY 8, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: MAY 8, 1978, 1:30 P.M., in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Miyor Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevera, deProsse, Balmer, Roberts, Perret (1:35 PM), Erdahl (1:40 PM). Absent: Neuhauser. 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. Kushnir, Brachtel, Braverman, ZONING APPLICATIONS Schmeiser f, Boothroy present. 285-600 Pep,erwood Addition, Resubdivision of Parts I F, II 1. o cil—shad-deferred the plat for staff F, applicant to obtain signatures of adjacent property owners to see if they objected to closing of Hollywood F, 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, $ 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 Hy -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 $ commercial development. 7. Connection of Broadway to Sandusky was discussed. B. Mayor Vevera commented that a majority of Councilmembers were in favor of the proposed alignment as shown on the map. AGENDA I. 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 bill 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. __— ' I4ICR0l llldf.l) By JORM MICR6LAB U(iLi•1i:.0 BY JORM 1.11CROLAB LEDAR RAPIUS AND ULS '!U:'L.,• •'J'"` Page 2 Informal Council May R, 1978 APPLICATION FOR GRANT FOR AIRPORT STUDY 600-1220 Commissioners Bleckwenn & Embree present; $ Ryan. 1. Bleckwenn asked that Council delete Items 14 F, 15 from their agenda, citing the opinion received from Attorney General Turner on May 3rd, which was presented, & 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, $ 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. S. Several Councilmembers discussed concern over autonomouspowers for boards and commissions, F, 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 Mgr. Berlin suggested a 3 party agreement, Kimball,Airport Comm. $ 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. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Kraft-Kushnir present. 1220 -end Side 2, 1-176 1. 218/518question. a. a—rI•in F140117t t reported on conversation with IDOT, F, representative from Fed. Hwy. 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 highway. They will look at a westerly alignment of 5181 and do extra analysis on volumes. b. 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. c. Berlin reported that Jim Lindberg will set up a meeting with Univ. personnel re traffic $ the Medical Center. (including Melrose, the interchange, access to the Univ.) d. 9 changes will be made in the text re deletion of 518. There will be a revised narrative re E. $ SE Bypasses, and commentary on Sheridan Ave. $ MacBride Addn. Part II. There will be a narrative on future industrial areas designation. 1.11 CKV 10.10 BY JORM MICR6LA13 !• iL,Wi !L;1i0 BY JORN flICROLAB Page 3 CLDAk RAPIUS AND UL: iUL'iL �'J,... Informal Council May 8, 1978 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONTINUED 2. Lan Use on West Side, west of blue line, inside City Limits. a. Pf,Z recommen ed 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 new 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 affectesevn d was explained. There are 6 houses, thee rest 1N. ofyMelrose; South owned �of Melrose, the owning the Univ owned one parcel. b. A one way using Byington, S. Grand $ Melrose was suggested. c. 3 Councilmembers wanted the diagonal taken off the map, 3 did not. 4. Enolert Tract Desi gnati a. Legal Dept. opinion on whether or not area can be on designated a park was pointed oout. cy noted, b. Need to clear up paaq commented on. Neuhauser's suggestion for policy c. South of Englert Tract, Glasgow has purchased the parcel for single family homes. d. Margaret MacDonald pointed out that the nesitedhood had raised money to preserve the area, depo with a trust officer at the bank. t color, e. A majority favored designating as RS8, o Putty coco the lowest defensible density, with app P te written explanation in text of intent Items listed in Kraft memo of 4/20 (I-78-803) Page 2. 06-a reduction in density to.8-16 DU/A would create several non -conformities, some new buildings. Council agreed to leave 16-24, sand color. (Jefferson, Johnson, Burlington, Summit) Property between Mayflower Apt. $ Pownall on N. Dubuque is shown as single family on map. 010-Slothower- Council has previously discussed 518/218. 011 -No need seen for additional Highway Commercial zoning adjacent to Howard Johnsons. Will leave as Office Commercial. 012 -Additional expansion opportunities for BDI are incorporated in the text. 013 -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 Pf,Z 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. Y. MICROI ILMLD BY JORM MICR46LAEI ., .;A:I'.: i.. y(, .,, flltikOLBY JORM I•IICROLAB Page 4 CEDAR RAPIDS AND 'ULS AOIIIL. , !Jem Informal Council May 8, 1978 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONTINUED g. Items 14-15, Abrams -Council considering area to be rezoned consistent to this plan. Consensus to change from red to striped red $ dark brown. (Burlington,Bowery, Gilbert, Ralston Creek area & Court, Harrison, East of Linn) Page 4 of Kraft memo (I-78-803) a. 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. b. Hoy -area involunary annexed, today Council has decided to designate it residential, 1 DU/A. c. 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. 7. A discussion of parks and bikeways will be scheduled when Neuhauser is present, along with Parks $ Rec. Comm. Chairman and Director of P$R. Bikeways could be an element of the Plan. 8. 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. P, subd. regulations, $ 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 $ suggest to the Univ. an access from 6/218 or Mormon Trek to medical complex. (West Campus Access) AIRPORT AGREEMENT -KIMBALL A majority of Councilmembers reiterated their approval of the Mayor signing the agreement on Mon. before adoption of the Res. on Tuesday. Meeting adjourned, 4:40 PM. IdICROiILMLO AY JORM MICR6LAB MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIUS AND DES MOINES, 1UNA INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION ( MAY 22, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: May 22, 1978,'1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: VeVCI'a, Erdahl, Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts, deProsse (1:37), Perrel (3:14). STAFFNIENIBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Brei, Ryan, Kushnir. Others present as noted, for certain discussions. TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 978-16, Side 1, 1 -End, f, Side 2, 1-298. ZONING APPLICATIONS Schmeiser, Boothroy present. 1-650 Court Hill/Scott Blvd., Pt. 4 $ ScottBlvd. Ali nment a. F,2 concerns re alignment o Cott Blv , so it won't interfere with storm water detention basins. b. E.I.S-Stanley C. 'Bubble' placement discussed, will not affect this subdivision. Comprehensive Plan did not lay down a specific location for Scott Blvd. d. Initiation of plan preparation is in FY'79 budget („ for Scott south of American Legion Road. e. After adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, Public Works could start preliminary design plans for Scott. Abrams' Subdivisions a. Developments might be integrated because of parking - 76 units -so LSRD would have to be submitted. S rip, Va11e Subdivision I . oot roy Calle attention to Staff report and concern re only one access. b. PF,Z recommended approval subject to staff comments F, concern for water supply, san. sewer f, access. c. Dee Beechel, RR2, representing neighbors to the proposed subdivision presented objections --concerns over water supply, individual septic tanks f, access point. d. County Board of Ilealth had expressed concern over individual septic tank systems. e. Dr. Cali lman related experience with River Hts. Subdiv- isions. In Spring Valley Subd. he cannot build sewage lagooq as sand won't hold water. f. Annexation by Iowa City is not conceivable. g. Contingencies 2,4,7,8 $ 10 have been taken care of. Northside Moratorium Area +iPrucccTuF( fpr c(ianges after puhIir hen ring,was, discussed. �,. A large map was requested for the hearing. h. Concerns expressed at making the Social Service Bldg. .property non -conforming. ki MICROFILM BY 1 JORM MICR+LAB U,JAr tAf 1 : • 11s, •an nu s MICROFIL;4EO BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINLS, IOvIA Informal Council May 22, 1978 Page '2 �,. Northside Moratorium Area Cont. c. Discussion of proposed Commercial zone for corner of N. Dodge f, Old N. Dubuque Road. d. Because of public hearings previously set, Council decided to meet on 6/6, F, could have further discussion on 6/5. AGENDA Glaves present. 650-980 a. Concerns re Design Review I, Osco Building renovation discussed. b. Proclamation to be added to agenda re Older Americans. c. Sod on American Legion Road/Muscatine project is dead. d. Overtime hours in Public Works correct? e. Glaves noted that Res. changing k of members on Design Review was adopted 5/2, so 6 was a quorum at meeting in question. f. City Mgr. Berlin advised that Keating will still be involved with the Northside Study, several issues to be resolved. g. Re Item 014, Ord. Regulating Location of Adult Businesses, Ryan explained why Item 15 did not take care of Item 14. Item 15 takes care of unconsenting viewers, outdoors. I,. rhe report from Legal Dept. on status of cases will be on 6/5 or 6/12. 980- End f COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Kraft, Milkman, Showalter present. a, KraFt -was on his letter to Meardon. b. Reasons presented for making Land Use Map specific. c. Fredine Branson to Neuzil Tract $ making remainder of tract Open Space. d. Council discussed method of providing for parks, by either purchasing land in already developed areas or dedication of, or requiring provision of open space in new subdivisions. e: Concensus to have Planning Staff look into Mary's plan to have developer donate land, f, be compensated with allowance of same number of lots as planned before donation of land, The changes in the comprehensive plan text as a result of the previous discussion are outlined in a memo from Kraft dated 5/26/78, indexed as Item 01039 in Council meeting folder of S/30/78.. CHANGES "r0 COMPREHENSHr PLAN USE MAP ;I. .range to Towncrest area, presently designated Office, be changed to Residential on the west side of 1st Ave. No objections. b. N.W, corner of Muscatine $ 1st. Ave., old Chase Motel. No obj. to proposed change. C. Area North of apartments f, Social Services between Dodpe I, Governor, use should be consistent with proposed re- zoninp. 'rop to R2 F, hottom area to R3, nutty color, density 8-16. Mayor Vevera left the meeting, 4:37 PM. Fcayor Pro tem Balmer presiding. `•'f I41CRBt ltldtD BY JORM MICR(�LAB Li,)AIi i; IMNi I MILRUIIL4ED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS MUINES, iUwA Page 3 Informal Council June 12, 1978 Airort inutes CouncMil cscussed designation of Historic Grounds. Former Councilman Foster explained early history. Curb -cuts for sidewalks on Benton. Ferret questioned why there were no curb cuts on Benton fi Gilbert where new sewer was installed. Also the North side sidewalk on Benton is used as a bicycle lane, F, there are no curb -cuts at the school. TRANSIT GRANT APPLICATION Mose, Plastino present. 1450-1840ng t at RequestiState provide 2S% of operating expense. This year the transit grant items were budgeted in as basic needs. State law provides for a maximum for capital expenditure of $3,000 unless there is Federal participation, so that is all that can be allowed for the ventilating system. The time element rules out application for Fed, funds. Liability Insurance is not in the costs presented for Transit. Council discussed the application for bus barn grant. A site feasibility study $ other possibilities will be required by UMTA. Mose asked for assistance in answering questions at the Johnson County Regional Transit Advisory Committee meeing on 6th, as there will be discussion of service to University Heights. Mayor Vevera advised that the application presented by Mose was acceptable. Homebuilders request was discussed. FJ CITY CARTON CONTRACT 1840-2200 1l astino presented a motion for Council's consideration which would allow City Carton to use the U Smash 'Fm building to store newsprint. This has been cleared by the Fire Dept., the Building Dept., the Legal Dept., City Carton $ Public Works. Rich Wayner, Alert Towing Service,expressed interest in taking over the project. Council agreed to go along with City Carton until new bids are requested E contract awarded. ALLEY PAVING PROJECT N3 Dietz present. 2200-2380 Breese—F, fippte may protest at public hearing, $ ask for compensation for construction easements F, provision of parking, because of problems with Ia.-Ill. during construction. Dietz will meet with Atty. Leff, and in two weeks will have a memo back to Council with results of their talk. Bids can then be requested. EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved y r ail, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the performance of the City Clerk. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn the meeting, 4:45 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. L Y.;. •{�-.. MICROFILMED RY JORM MICR+LAB Ctllftlt Isar �: _ di:. '401'(C;