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Home My WebLink About1978-06-06 Council Minutes?"I:LRUl ILML.D BY DORM 141CROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DLS HIJINL�, :011+ MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL JUNE 6, 1978 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this cal- endar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg. 6/6/78, 7:30 P. at Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Mayor Vevera presiding. City Clerk Stolfus asked that the following items be added to the Consent Calendar: Resolutions Ap- proving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for A&V Pizza Villa, & approval of transfer of Class C Liquor license of Deadwood Tavern to 6 S. Dubuque. City Mgr. Berlin requested that item 2.d.1., Res. setting public hearing on amendments to budget, be deleted, as there were no amendments. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that the following items & recomms. in Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 5/23/78, subj. to correction, as recomo. by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Comms.: Planning & Zoning Comm. -4/28 & 5/4/78; Sr. Ctr./Elderly Housing Joint Proj. Task Force -5/3/78; Library Bd. Trustees -4/27 & 5/22/78. Permit Resolutions recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 48: Res. 78-203, p. 478, Approving Class B Beer Permit & Res. 78-204, p. 479, Sunday Sales for Best Steak House. Res. 78-205, pp. 480-481, Approving Cigarette Permits; Res. 78-206, p. 482, Approving Class C Liquor License & Res. 78-207, p. 483, Sunday Sales for A&V Pizza Villa. Approval of transfer of Class C Liquor License of Deadwood Tavern to 6 S. Du- buque. Setting Public Hearings: On 6/13, on Agree- ment to convey 1,901 Sq. Ft. to Ia. Dept. of Transportation for improvement to intersection Hwy. 218/6. Application by James Brotherton for permission to use sound truck for political campaign, as approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Public hearing was held on the Planned Area Dev. plan of a tract of land located at the northwest corner of Rochester Ave. & Seventh Ave. (Hickory Corner), as approved by Planning & Zoning Comm. Atty. J.P. White, representing Larry & Jeanette Waters, 1538 Rochester, presented a formal protest. Atty. Don Hoy, representing developer Edgar Colony, & Jerry Kuhn, 1536 Rochester appeared. ., :41CR011L1110 0Y JORM MICR4i1)LA13 [' . b loWi ILMED BY JORM 141CROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND OLS f•IUIML_�, ,ua+ Official Actions June 6, 1978 Page 2 Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, that the ORD. REZONING A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED NORTH OF 412 S. GILBERT ST. FROM C2 to CBS, (Gary Abrams), be considered & given 1st vote for passage. John Willers, repres. Shive-Hattery, asked that rules be waived for extra readings. Motion to consider carried, 5/1, Perret voting "no". Roll call vote on 1st passage: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Roberts, Vevera. Nays: Perret. Motion carried, 5/1, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that the ORD. REZONING A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 408 S. GILBERT ST. FROM C2 TO CBS, (Sam Abrams), be con- sidered & given 1st vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 5/1, Perret voting "no". Roll call vote on 1st passage: Ayes: deProsse, Erdahl, Roberts, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Perret. Motion carried, 5/1, Neuhauser absent. Before the Council voted on the Ord. rezoning from R3A to R2 for the properties in the half block bordered by Lucas, Market, Governor & the alley between Bloomington & Market Sts., it was moved by deProsse, and seconded by Roberts, that the vote be deferred until the Planning & Zoning Conn. has had an opportunity to report to the Council regarding the advisability of zoning this area R3. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neu- hauser absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to set public hearing on June 27, 1978, at 7:30 P.M., on rezoning the above area to R3 Zone. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Before the Council voted on the Ord. rezoning from CH to R3 for the property beginning at the center of the intersection of Highway N1 and Conklin Street and proceeding north along the center line of N. Dubuque Rd. approximately 330'; thence in a southwesterly direction approximately 450' to the east lot line of lot 10, St. Matthias Second Addition; thence south along the easterly lot line of lot 10, St. Matthias Second Addition approximately 350' to the intersection with the center line of N. Dodge St.; thence northeasterly along the center line of N. Dodge St.; thence northeasterly along the center line of N. Dodge St. to the point of beginning, it was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the vote be deferred until the Planning & Zoning Comm. has had an opportunity to provide further information to the Council regarding the advisability of rezoning this area to R3. Atty. Wm. Meardon asked for the opportunity to discuss P&Z's recommendation at 6/27/78 meeting. The Council agreed. Mayor Vevera reiterated his intention to abstain because of conflict of interest. Motion carried 5/0/1, Vevera abstaining, Neuhauser absent. This is the vacant lot N. of Home Town Dairies on Hwy. 1. MIMI IL141D BY JORM MICROLAB 11! I'. 11iLi(Ot !LArU BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DLS :je4,, Official Actions June 6, 1978 Page 3 Before Council voted on rezoning from R3B to R3A of Lots 8, 9, & 10 of Bacon's Subd., it was moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that the vote be deferred until Planning & Zoning Comm. has had an opportunity to report to the Council on the advisability of a CO, Commercial Office, classifica- tion, for the property. This is the Social Ser- vices Building property only. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The ORD. REZONING THE NORTH 126' of the SOUTH 186' of LOT 50, 902-4 N. DODGE, (apartment building) from R3B to R3A Zone was presented for consideration. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, that this ordinance be considered & given 1st vote for passage. Constance Merker, 831 N. Dodge, & Corrine Suter, 609 Brown, appeared for discussion. Motion to consider carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Affirmative roll call vote on 1st passage unani- mous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to set public hearing for rezoning of Social Services Bldg. property, Lots 8, 9, & 10, Bacon's Subd. from R36 to CO Zone on June 27, 1978, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that the ORD. AMENDING ZONING ORD. 2238 by CHANGING THE USE REGULATION OF PROPERTY, including the bluff north of Happy Hollow Park (all of Lot 51), and the house south of the apartment building (the southern 60' of Lot 50) from R38 to R2 Zone be considered and given 1st vote for passage. Motion to consider carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Affirmative roll call vote on 1st passage unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Lawrence and Mary Howsare, 900 N. Dodge, submitted an official protest. Before the Council voted on the rezoning from R38 to R2 of Lot 50, except the south 186', (the vacant lot north of the apt. bldg.), it was moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that the vote be deferred until the Planning & Zoning Comm. has had an opportunity to report to the Council on the advisability of an R3 classification for that property. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neu- hauser absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to set public hearing on June 27, 1978, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center for rezoning of the above property from R3B to R3. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. The ORD. AMENDING THE ZONING ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF GERARD PROPERTY ON N. DODGE (all of Lot 47, 48, and part of 49) FROM R3B to R2 ZONE, was presented. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that this ordinance be considered & given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Affirmative roll call vote on 1st passage unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. I-0ICIIOI ILMED BY DORM MICR46LA9 !111utUl IL'IcD BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UL5 '1UI iL ;U,,, Official Actions June 6, 1978 Page 4 Public Hearing was held on a proposed amendment to a lease between the City and Union Bus Depot of Ia. City. No one appeared. Mayor Vevera pointed out that the vacancy for the Mayor's Youth Employment Board, indefinite term, would be readvertised. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to appoint Patrick Tadlock to Committee on Community Needs to fill unexpired term ending 10/1/79. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to appoint Bernadine Knight to the Riverfront Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending 12/1/79. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neu- hauser absent. City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the re- quest from the City of North English to use the Iowa City Landfill. The staff recommendation was to not accommodate other counties. Council agreed. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-20B, Bk. 48, pp. 484-486, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIAL PUBLIC ROAD CONNECTION TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE IOWA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION, regarding connection of Broadway St. with Hwy. 6. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-209, Bk. 48, p. 487, ESTABLISHING REVISED HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT (Blocks 64 & 65). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-210, Bk. 48, pp. 488-526, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF INTENT TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE AND REDEVELOP CERTAIN URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY from Capitol States Associates, Parcel 103-3, for Sec. 8 Housing. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by4deAUTHORIZIo adopt RES. 78-211, Bk. 48, pp. THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE & THE CITY CLERK TO CERTIFY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AN EASEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL LINES TO THE IOWA -ILLINOIS GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY OVER CERTAIN MUNICIPAL PROPERTY at Napoleon Park. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neu- hauser absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 78-212, Bk. 48, pp. 535-565, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY & IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES & THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL #183, AFL-CIO, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1978, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1980. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. 1.11001 IIID BY JORM MICR6LAB 1�.kUFILMLD BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MUINLS, fUv+ Official Actions June 6, 1978 Page 5 After discussion of amending the contract with City Carton for newsprint pickup, it was moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to defer the Resolu- tion for one week. John Ockenfels, City Carton & Jo Eldridge, for Free Environment, appeared for discussion. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 78-213, Bk. 48, pp. 556-570, AUTHORIZING EXE- CUTION OF LEASE WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSN. for space at the Fairgrounds for storage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn, 9:20 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. A more complete description of Council activ- itjgs, }so i the office of the City Clerk. � s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR s A I S LF CITY CLERK 6/20/78 Submitted for publicatinn oLJyje 16��M� 141CROFILMED DY JORM MICR46L-AB 111 :LA1 J By JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND uL' Idull+L.'JV111 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 saiMpublication is $ Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/9/78, 7:3 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 Conn. -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. N78-190, Bk. 47, p. 455, TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF COURT HILL -SCOTT BLVD. ADD., PT. 4. Affirmative roil 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. ;41CRni n_Mf o 3v JORM MICROLAB W:..i<U: iL LL) BY JORM MICROLAB LEUAR RAPIU� ANU UL; '•IuiHi .l)"" 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 oublic of land located eati40w 8S. 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 ouncil acknowledged correspondence, tpetitions,�sandCprotests 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 R38 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. JORM MICROLAB "I.L1W1;LA!.0 BV JRM MILROLAB OFFICIAL ACTIONS I.ip,y 9, 1978 PAGE 3 LEDAk kAkIDS AND DL3 >iuJ -. .-'+1^ City Atty. Hayek asked that Council adjourn to Executive litigationn at the nd of this regarding CablenTV. to discuss pendingnding Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to authorize inorganic demolition rubble from Urban I as Renewal ontheElksClub and upon �Cr'n ositei aitproperty f owneill d by Keith Noel. Motion carried, 7/0• to Moved by Balmer, seconded by456b4575�APPROVING RES. er H78-191, Res. Bk. 47, pp. THE PREL. DESIGN PLANS FOR REDEVELOPMEWesOFotsch, RENEWAL PARCEL 102-1 (Mod Pod, Inc.) 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 for Resol - tion to stipulate Council's preference for the use of smaller brick if possible. Motion carried, 4/3, Roberts, Neuhauser, & Balmer voting: nNeu- Roll call vote on motion to adopt: Ay Nayser,Noneertst V eters, Balmer, dePrResolutionErdahl. adopted, 6/0/1.to Moved by deProsse, seconded lmeDIRECTINGpt RES. N78-192, Res. Bk. 47, p• 458-459 THE CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO PETITION THE IOWA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION TO MODIFY CERTAIN ACCESSES TO HWY. 6 LOCATED IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. TO roll call vote was unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. N78-193, Res. Bk. 47, Pp• CALLING A SPECIAL CITY ELECTION to vote upon the proposition ofative rollonds callfor vote unana new imous% 7/0, brary. all Councilmembers present. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to set a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. on June 27, 1976, 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 760 TO INDECENTNANCE EXPOS RENANDGCONDUCTORD.7be consideredNandT given 2nd vote for passage. City Atty. Hayek explained the elements of this ordinance. Moved by Perret to amend Section II (A) to shall be unlawful for a person o motion waIllow or senott the public expossure1. motion 7/0. seconded. Vote on original motion passed, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. :Iicuui tu4LLI s, JORM MICROLA6 • NICROI WILD BY JORM MOCR46LA13 r. I (-1:,W'r :L:,4U BY JORM 1-11CROLAB CEDAR RADIUS AIIU JLC '101:iL -JIv„ 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 Week. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that the following items and recommns. in Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 5/9/76, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Resources Conservation Comm. -4/25/78; Design Review Comm. -5/10/18; Bd. of Adjustment -4/12/78; CCN -5/3/78; P & Z Comm. -4/20/78. Permit Resolutions, Res. Bk. 47: Res. N18-188, p. 453, Approv- ing Class C Liquor Control License application for George Dane dba/The Nickelodeon, 208 N. Linn. Res. H78-189, 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 pro- posed rezoning. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. N78-190, 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 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. .,._._.n[Rof1011a By JORM MICROLAB P1; L,kUI IL;'!LJ BY JORM MICROLAB LL DAR RAPIDS AND JLC >IU 4L .Jell' Council Activities May 23, 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 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. 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 moratorium area. Comm. 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; Lyle 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. 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 Madison 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. MICROF 10119 BY JORM MICROLAB '41ur:0; iLALLJ by JORM MICROLAb LEDAR RAPIU:i AND uL:, AUI:IL -'4' 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's Club and upon property owned by Keith Noel. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. #78-191, Res. Bk. 47, pp. 456-457, APPROVING THE PREL. DESIGN PLANS FOR REDEVELOPMENT ON URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 102-1 (Mod Pod, Inc.) 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. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #78-192, 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 as to eliminate Hollywood Blvd. as a through street. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. #78-193, 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. 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. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the ORDINANCE AMEND- ING ORD. #75-2760 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 expos - sure . . ." This motion was not seconded. Vote on original motion Al f.g011011.0 B1 JORM MICRO LAB 1•tii,RUi ILMLD BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS I'IUINLa, iUAA Council Activities May 23, 1978 Page 4 passed, 7/0. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. 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.) R BERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR ATTEST: BBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 141CROFIL141:0 By IJORM MICRWLAB G MICROFILMED BY DORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MOINES, IOWA INFORDIAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 5, 1978 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: JUNE 5, 1978, 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. 0 COUNCILMITIBERS PRESEW: Balmer, deProsse, Vevera, Neuhauser, Erdahl (1:35 Ppo Perret (3:20 PD), Roberts. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber. Others present for certain discussions as noted. TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel 978-16, Side 2, 298 to End, F, 78-18, Side 1-35. EXECUPIVE SESSION Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser,to adjourn to executive session for discussion of appointments to the Committee on Community Needs, the Riverfront Commission and the Mayors Youth Executive Board. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Perret absent. Erdahl arrived, 1:35 PM. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl,to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent, 1:40 PM. Tape-recorded Reel 912. ZONING., APPLICATIONS Schmeiser, Boothroy, Glaves, Ryan F, Comm. Vetter F, Jakobsen present. Side 2, 298-1450 A. Northside Rozonp s Ry—an exp acne 2.17 re moratorium $ advised re F , procedure which could be used. Item 3.d-1/2 block, Lucas, Market, Governor. Council decided to set a public hearing for June 27th, to rezone area to R3 to the alley. Item 3.e -area North of Home Town Dairy. Mayor Vevera announced that he would abstain on this issue, as the owner, Swaner, is a relative of his. Schmeiser advised .that Hy -Vee is still interested in building a store here. Council discussed traffic problems, density, designation on Comprehensive Plan, tax generation. The decision was to refer this back to P$Z for another recommendation or reaffirmation of their previous recommendation, taking into consideration Council's discussion. Item 3.f -Social Services Bldg. $ Apt. Bldg. Council agreed to refer back to P$Z for a recommendation on CO classification for the Social Services Bldg; the Apt. Bldg to be zoned R3A. Legal is to investigate advisibility of splitting the two properties for con- sideration. Item�3. --Leave as is -R2. Grey house south of apt. bldg. and bluff behind Happy Hollow, which is landlocked. Item 3.It-Leave the Gerard property R2, and zone the other R3.—Legal to see if property description can be split, so that action can be taken separately on each area. B. Abrams' Rezonines-Items 3.b f, c -John Nillers present. The transfer of title is being made consistent with the legal descriptions used for zoning applications. If the corrected deeds are furnished, the items are ready to be acted upon. S 't' I4ICROFILMED BY ' JORM MICRbLAB Ll.Ohl! i:fi� If, • '.iiS 140:YC`, MILROFILMFD BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MUINLE , IUviA Informal Council Page 2 June 5, 1978 C. Hickok Corners PAD Atty. Kendall's letter requested b wa vingto 2ing $ adoption on June 13th. AGENDA 1450-1760 T- Item 2.c --City Clerk requested addition of consideration of Class C liquor license for A$V Pizza Villa $ Sunday Sales, 4 Approval of transfer of Class C Liquor license ,for Deadwood Tavern to 6 S. Dubuque, to the Consent Agenda. B. Item 2.d.1 --City Mgr. asked for deletion of Res. setting puublict%uring on amendments to the budget. There will be adjustments within funds, but no amendments. C. Item 14 --Newspaper recycling problems explained by City Mgr. $ Adm. Intern Tinklenberg. Staff was directed to provide additional information, the Resources Conservation Comm. to provide an analysis, along with staff input. Information to be provided for the public to let them know that the City will be picking up newsprint as separated. Councilman Perret arrived, 3:20 P.M. AFSCME CONTRACT -CITY F, LIBRARY- 7/1/78 thru 6/30/80 1760-1977 Morgan present. Morgan explained the added longevity compensation, the added mechanics stipend, the changed probation period, 6 accessibility for records. Tile cost of living averages out to about a 5% increase for 260 employees in the bargaining unit. Step increases for 150 people will be about 1%, and 100 eligible for longenvity about 1% totaling 7% on the payroll base. The 5% c.o.l. amounts to about 35d an hour, for each of the two years in the contract. OTIIER Mayor Vevera inquired if because of summer classes,that Councilman Perret would be missing Council meetings. Perret advised that he is making arrangements with his instructor so that lie can attend the Council meetings. All councilmembers were requested to advise the City Manager or the Mayor if they are going to be absent from, or late, to a meeting. ENFORCEMENT OF CODES F, REHABILITATION ELIGIBILITY 1977-F.nd Director Mike Kucharzak, Glenn f, over to Tape 78-18 Siders, Bruce Burke F, Jim Leighton. Side 1, 1-25. Kucharzak reported on the reorganization F, establishment of the Housing F, Inspection Services, and progress during the past year in the Building Inspection Dept. re updating files, using of mag card for code violation letters, license renewal procedures and in-service train - Ing for inspectors, new procedures re field record cards $ construction permits, establishment of "Building Line" newsletter, discontinuance of issuance of temporary certificates of occupancy, G use of Code Service Agency 1 of Kansas City to interpret codes. Brochures on several items are contemplated for next year. Siders advised that permits were needed for attaching siding, & if windows wbre enlarged. Leighton showed slides of the projects that re-hab has been working on. Meeting adjourned, 5:00 P.M. 141CeoraMrn By JORM MICR6LAB i"Af 1:: [" 301'11 MILROFILMED BY JORM 141CROLAB Page 3 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, 10WA Informal Council May 22, 1973 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN USE MAP CHANGES Continued . Propose Ilv-Vee uil Ing area west of Sand Road, consensus it should he Purple, Applegates Landing f, Country Kitchen to be Highway Commercial. BIKEWAYS City NIgr. stated that staff should check to make sure Bikeways are in the trafficways Portion, as they are an important element. The Bikeways Plan has been drafted previously, FI should be discussed in relation to the Capital Improvements F, the Subdivision Code. MELROSE AVENUE a. City Mgr. personnel the Univ. prenared. Berlin reported on Friday, and position FI how Tape over to Side 2. that staff had met with University a joint statement to spell out we all fit together will be Side 2 GILBF.RT-BOWERY-PRENTISS INTERSECTION Piastino present. 42-300 a. For pedestrian crossing & sa ety, to keep traffic con- gestion f, accidents low, 3 solutions were presented: A. Do away with Prentiss, B. Make Prentiss one-way west bound, C. Have right turn only. Staff recommends "B" as outlined in May 5th memo, with 2 phase traffic lights. b. Pedestrian crossing was discussed. Consensus of Council to go to three-phase lights. C. City Mgr. Berlin explained the request from Krall Oil. Co to purchase City property adjacent (Bowery/RR Overpass) for drive-in gas station. fie had advised that the Citv would not be interested. d. Plastino explained problems regarding Maiden Lane. Boyd does not completely concur with proposal. EXECUTIVF. SESSION Moved --by Neuhuaser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn to executive session to discuss potential litigation. Upon roll call Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Ferret F, Roberts voted "aye°, deProsse voted "no", Vevera absent. Motion carried 5/1, 5:15 PM. Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn, 5:30 PM. Motion carried 6/0. ,...�OFILIIED BY 1 JORM MICR+LAB 1i 0, KV 1:✓, • .: L_1 '101 NCS