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MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
MAY 23, 1978
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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.
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OFFICIAL ACTIONS
MAY 9, 1978
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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.
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MAY 9, 1978
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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.
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MAY 9, 1978
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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& 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.
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C- lcii Activities
M,, 9, 1978
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Informal Council
May 22, 1978
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�,. 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.
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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.
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