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Home My WebLink About1978-05-23 Minutes NumberedMILROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS FIUILILS, WWA COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 23, 1978 7:30 P.M. Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/9/78, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera, Erdahl (7:45 P.M.) Absent: None. Mayor Vevera presiding. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Schreiber, Kraft, Schmeiser, Lundquist, Ryan, Hayek, Glaves, Brei. Minutes of mtg. are recorded on Reel #78- 14, Side 2, 1-1562. Mayor Vevera proclaimed the week of May 22, 1978, as Older Americans {leek. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that the following items and recomms. in Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: 1769 Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 5/9/78, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. i 970 Minutes of Ods. & Comms.: (Resources Conservation Comm. -4/25/78; A 97/ o'Desian Review Comm.-5/10/78;3Bd.- of Adj s m nt-4/12/78;'ICCN-5/3/78; 3 97- -,P & Z Comm. -4/20/78. 4 917.3 S 97/ Permit Resolutions, Res. Bk. 47: Res. H78-188, p. 453, Approv- ing Class C Liquor Control license application for George Dane 97.5- dba/The Nickelodeon, 208 N. Linn. Res. N78-189, p. 454, Approving Class C Liquor Control License application for Spayer & Co., Ltd. dba/The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton. 9L6 Correspondence referred to City 14gr.: 'Chamber of Commerce, re 1 977 Comprehensive Plan:"Mr. & Mrs. Tom Neuz_i].,_ re traffic on Governor �1- 979 St.;3Atty, Wm, Tucker, repres. John & Erma Alberhaskv, re pro- 3 979 posed rezoning. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. k78-190, 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. 980 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, that the City forward the concerns of City staff about the preliminary plat of Spring Valley sub- division to the City of Coralville. The City staff had recommended that unless secondary access is provided at this time to the subject subdi- visionthat the application be denied. The staff analysis of Spring Valley Subd. was presented in a Staff Report dated May 18, 1978. Above motion carried, 6/0, Erdahl absent. bra} C�oUi. �1vERfndc�0�ly CoaaLv�QCi IA1ac�av tip I eke. q,M S�w,tit1t�%w , n1141S UCcrwktcwi5 dL41ae , t� Coo QF ))ALLLm.,nr� ot,y, Gnu-14acte U, 1�hi . S1te9A�cQ0 I.1ICROCILMCq By JORM MICR<�LAB II 101'7[; 9E/ MICkOFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS MU1NLS, WeeA Council Activities May 23, 1978 Page 2 Mayor Vevera declared open the public hearin 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 presented map of area in question. John Willers, Shive-Hattery & Assocs., representing Gary & Sam Abrams, was present. Councilman Erdahl arrived, 7:45 P.M. Regard- ing Councilman Perret's question as to when the Abrams' properties had been subdivided, City Mgr. Berlin indicated he would have staff check into the matter. Public hearing closed. 99.2 The ublic hearin 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. 983 Mayor Vevera declared open the public hearing on the rezonin .of properties within the moratorium area. Conn. Dev. Dir. Kraft presented maps of the area and explained the proposed changes as discussed by Council at yesterday's Informal Session as follows: change the zoning of the area presently occupied by the Social Services bldg. from R3B to CO, and to change the zoning of the vacant parcels to the N. of the Dodge St. apt. complex to R3. Citizens appearing included: Wayne Begley, 804 Ronalds; Corine Suter, 609 Brown St., Atty. Wm, Meardon: LvTe Seydel, 445 Garden St.; George McCormick, 514 Garden; 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) let- ter 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 rezoning of above- described half block. Submitted by Atty. Wm. Meardon, 1) letter re Peninsula property, 2) letter re property owned by Business Ventures, 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. 98 Y Councilman Erdahl clarified Council's discussion regarding park dedi- cation in reference to obtaining open space by allowing density credits to new subdivisions. Councilman Perret asked that the restoration of the sidewalk in front of Nemo's on Washington St. be completed expedi- tiously. Councilman Balmer commented on the deplorable condition of tladison St. between Jefferson & Washington. He encouraged Councilmem- bers to attend a Little League game stating that it was a good investment of City funds. 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 rezoning of an 80 -acre tract east of Sunrise Mobile Home Park. Councilwoman deProsse returned, 8:52 P.M. Councilman Balmer stated he was pleased with the memo written by Bldg. Inspector Glenn Siders re compliance of Code by Pentacrest Apts. 98s MICROFILM BY DORM MICFi+LA13 J AP erc I:r nl Inrn-^. MILROF1LMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MOINLE , IWA Council Activities May 23, 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 demo- lition rubble from Urban Renewal Site Clearance to be deposited as fill at a site on the Elk'5 Club and upon property owned by Keith Noel. Motion carried, 7/0. 9 8 6 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. H78-191, Res. Bk. 47, pp. 456-457, APPROVING THE PREL, DESIGN PLANS FOR REDEVELOPMENT ON URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 102-1 (Mod Pod. Incl Councilman Perret reiter- ated aesthetic concerns regarding the building. Wes Fotsch, developer, was present to explain that the type of windows used in the design were dictated by new Energy Code and were placed according to interior. He further stated the lot was too small to allow for amenities. 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 Resolution 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: Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl. Nays: None. Perret abstained. Resolution adopted, 6/0/1. 9E7 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 Councilmembers present. This Resolution will petition that IDOT ap- prove a proposal to change an access point onto Hwy. 6 By-pass as well 98P as to eliminate Hollywood Blvd. as a through street. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. N78-193, Res. Bk. 47, pp. 460-464, CALLING A SPECIAL CITY ELECTION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. This Resolution sets a special election date of Nov. 7, 1978, to vote upon the proposi- tion of issuing bonds for a new public library and outlines procedures leading up to the election. It was suggested that staff check with bond counsel to determine if the ballot issue will include sale and demolition of library site. 989 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 Loca- tion of Adult Businesses in Iowa City. Motion carried, 7/0. This Ordin- ance will be referred to the Planning & Zoning Comm. for recommendation. Council decided at the Informal Session yesterday to hold a public hear- ing before 1st consideration of the Ordinance. 990 Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the ORDINANCE AMEND- ING 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. Move y Perret to amend Section II (A) to state "It shall be unlawful for a person to allow or permit the public expos - sure . . ." This motion was not seconded. Vote on original motion MICWILKO BY JORM MICR¢LAB Ci.O,U; HLi,;;l n MICROFILMED BY JORM 141CROLAB 0 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA Council Activities May 23, 1978 Page 4 passed, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. _ 99/ Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn the meeting to Executive Session to discuss pending litigation regarding Cable TV. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers pre- sent. (9:37 P.M.) 99a ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ATTEST: BBIE STCUUS, CITY CLERK 14i CROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DLS MOVIES MICROFILMED BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MUINLS, IU'dA 1-\ City Of Iowa C,'=y �� 11/ EM®RA(i�t�1JM FDATE: May 19, 1978 TO! City Council FROM: City Manager RE:. Material in Friday's Packet Copy of letter from Mayor Vevera to Governor Ray regarding conveyance of streets, alleys and public ways. 99 3 Memorandum from City Manager regarding summer schedule of meetings. 9 9y Copy of letter from City Manager to Della Grizel regarding congregate meals. Letter from Lyle Seydel regarding rezoning, 9 96 996 - Memorandum 95Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney regarding snow removal, 312 Ronald Street. Memorandum from Senior Building Inspector regarding Pentacrest Apartmen s. Comprehensive Plan, final draft. 999 998 Copy of letter from Director of Community Development to William Meardon regarding Comprehensive Plan. / 00p Memorandum from CDBG Program Coordinator regarding Neighborhood Site Improvement Program. /00/ Memorandum from Director of Community Development regarding request to rezone 80 acre tract. /002 Memorandum from Redevelopment Coordinator regarding design review, parcel 192-,1</ /003 Copy of letter to residents from Redevelopment Specialist regarding neighborhood projects. /001/ Press release regarding public hearing on cable television. /00.5 Copy of memorandum from Cable TV Committee, summary of May 5 meeting. Library/Cable - Tulsa /006/ 00 7* 006/007 Monthly reports for April for the Departments of Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Community Development. / O 0 g Monthly report for April for JCRPC Human Services Planning Program. /007 Material from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. /O/O Summer Tips for Saving Energy, / O // Multl-year Environmental Review Record, April 1978 /0/,Z Environmental Record for Ralston Creek South Branch Detention Structure. 1013 K, 64 MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR6LAB CUM! RAI'Ip± • .IIS `101'1[5 i f-JICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MOINES, IUWA City of Iowa Cie'— 7- MEMORANUUM DATE: May 19, 1978 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE Material in Friday's Packet Copy of letter from Mayor Vevera to Governor Ray regarding conveyance of streets, alleys and public ways. 9q3 Memorandum from City Manager regarding summer schedule of meetings. 9 9,Y Copy of letter from City Manager to Della Grizel regarding congregate meals. 17915- Letter 95 Letter from Lyle Seydel regarding rezoning. 9196 Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney regarding snow removal, 312 Ronald Street. 997 Memorandum from Senior Building Inspector regarding Pentacrest Apartments. 998 Comprehensive Plan, final draft. 999 Copy of letter from Director of Community Development to William Meardon regarding Comprehensive Plan. /000 Memorandum from CDBG Program Coordinator regarding Neighborhood Site Improvement Program. /00/ Memorandum from Director of Community Development regarding request to rezone 80 acre tract. /002 102--/ Memorandum from Redevelopment Coordinator regarding design review, parcel 142-1. /003 Copy of letter to residents from Redevelopment Specialist regarding neighborhood projects. / 0 O Y Press release regarding public hearing on cable television. / OO.S Copy of memorandum from Cable TV Committee, summary of May 5 meeting. /006 Library/Cable - Tulsa /007 Monthly reports for April for the Dartments of Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Community Development. /ON? Monthly report for April for JCRPC Human Services Planning Program. /0107 Material from Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. /0/0 Summer Tips for Saving Energy. /0// Multi-year Environmental Review Record, April 1978 /0/2 Environmental Record for Ralston Creek South Branch Detention Structure. /0 /3 FILI4ED BY 1 JORM MICR+LAB CtOAR NAI 1D., • I)i.S 110:1115