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MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
JULY 25, 1978
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg. 7/25778, 7:30 P.M.
at Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer,
deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent:
Neuhauser. Mayor Vevera presiding.
City Clerk Stolfus asked for consideration of
Class C Beer/Liquor License for Veterans of For-
eign Wars Post 2581 on the Consent Calendar. City
Mgr. Berlin requested discussion on Item 2.e.13,
Asphalt Resurfacing Cont. Moved by deProsse,
seconded by Perret, to remove the item from the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Vevera requested removal of Item 2.e.3.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Balmer, to remove the
item from the Consent Calendar. Motion carried
unanimously. Mayor Vevera requested removal of
Item 2.e.10. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Balmer,
to remove the item from the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, that the
following items & recomms. in Consent Calendar be
received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council
mtg., 7/11/78, subj. to correction, as recomm.
by City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Housing
Comm. -7/5/78; Resources Conserv. Comm. -5/23 &
7/11/78; Civil Service Comm. -5/17 & 5/31/78;
Library Bd. of Trustees -6/22/78; Bd. of
Adjustment -7/13/78; Committee on Comm. Needs -
7/5/78; Planning & Zoning Comm. -7/6/78; Board
of Appeals -6/8 & 7/6/78.
Permit Res., recon. by City Clerk, Bk. 49:
RES. 78-299, p. 719, Approving Class C Beer
Permit, & RES. 78-300, p. 720, Sunday Sales
for Bill's Interstate 80 OX RES. 78-301, p.
721, Approving Class C Beer Permit, & RES.
78-302, p. 722, Sunday Sales for Hawkeye
Dairy Store. RES. 78-303, p. 723, Approving
Class C Beer Permit for Osco Drug, Inc. RES.
78-304, p. 724, Approving Class C Beer
Permit & RES. 78-305, p. 725, Sunday Sales,
for John's Grocery, Inc. RES. 78-306, p.
726, Approving Class C Beer Permit, & RES.
78-307, p. 727, Sunday Sales for Discount
Dan's Shell. RES. 78-308, p. 728, Approving
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Class B Beer Permit for T.G.I. Fridays. RES.
78-309, p. 729, Approving Class C Liquor
License & RES. 78-310, p. 730, Sunday Sales
for Applegate's Landing. RES. 78-311, P.
731, Approving Class C Liquor License & RES.
78-312, p. 732, Sunday Sales, for Senor
Pablos. RES. 78-313, p. 733, Approving Class
C Liquor License for Maxwell's. RES. 78-314,
p. 734, issuing Dancing Permit to The Field
House. RES. 78-315, p. 735, issuing Dancing
Permit to Maxwell's. RES. 78-316, pp. 736-
737, Approving 19 Cigarette Permits. RES.
78-317, p. 738, Approving Class C Liquor
License for Veterans Foreign Wars Post 2581.
Motions: Approving disbursements in amount
of $1,282,138.20 for 5/1 thru 5/31, 1978,
recomn. by Finance Dir., subj. to audit.
Approving installation of gas main on Hwy. 1
North within City limits by IA -IL Gas &
Electric, required by IA State Hwy. Comm.
Resolutions. Authorizing Mayor to Execute FY
'79 Contracts, Res. Book 49: RES. 78-318,
pp. 739-741. for youth services with Mayor's
Youth Employment Program. RES. 78-319, pp.
742-745, for youth services with Youth Homes,
Inc.RES. 78-320, pp. 746-748, for youth
services with PALS Program of Johnson Co.
Extension Serv. RES. 78-321, pp. 749-751, for
Rape Victim Advocacy Prog. RES. 78-322, pp.
752-755, for senior citizens services in IA
City area with Johnson County Council on
Aging. RES. 78-323, pp. 756-759, for youth
services with Babe Ruth League. RES. 78-324,
pp. 760-765, for youth services with IA City
Boys' Baseball, Inc. RES. 78-325, pp. 764-
766, for youth services, with IA City Girls'
Softball. RES. 78-326, pp. 764-76. pp. 767-
770, with Friends of the Children's Museum.
RES. 78-327, pp. 771-774, with Crisis Inter-
vention Center.
Correspondence: Atty. R. Downer, repre-
senting the Marcus Smiths, re flooding pro-
blems at 324 E. Jefferson, referred to Dir.
Public Works. W.G. Ziegman re problems
encountered with construction of swimming
pool on neighbor's property, referred to
Dept. of Planning & Prog. Dev. & to Planning
& Zoning Comm. Dr. Ossoinig re problems with
IA City Airport, referred to Airport Comm.
Verna Hoeme, re extension of transit service,
referred to City Mgr.
Affirmative roll call vote, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
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Moved by Ferret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt
RES. 78-328, Bk. 49, p. 775, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
FY 79 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJ. TO L. L. PELLING
CO subject to Fed. approval. Adopted, 5/1, upon
following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Roberts, Balmer. Nays:
Vevera. Neuhauser absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt
RES. 78-329, Bk. 49, p.p. 776-780, AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR YOUTH SERVICES IN
IOWA CITY AREA WITH UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH.
Adopted, 5/1, upon following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Erdahl, Perret, Roberts, Balmer,
deProsse. Nays: Vevera. Neuhauser absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt
RES. 78-330, Bk. 49, pp. 781-784, AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH WILLOWCREEK NEIGH-
BORHOOD CENTER. Adopted, 5/1, upon following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Perret, Ro-
berts, Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl. Nays: Vevera.
Neuhauser absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Ferret, to set
public hearing on 8/22/78 on application by
Hawkeye Real Estate Inv. Co. to rezone a tract of
land located west of Hwy. 1, west of Howard John-
son's, & south of I-80, from RIA to CO Zone, as
approved by P&Z Comm. Motion carried, 6/0, Neu-
hauser absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Ferret, to set
public hearing on 8/22/78.on proposed ordinance
amending zoning ordinance by establishing pro-
visions for family care centers, as approved by
P&Z Comm. Motion carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
Res. Approving Prel. Plat of Meadeville Subd., 2
miles SW of City limits on Rohret Road, with the
waiver of rural design standards & storm water
management provisions. Councilmembers discussed
waiver. P&Z Comm. Blum present for discussion.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Balmer, to defer the
item until 7 Councilmembers are present to vote.
Motion defeated, 3/3, deProsse, Erdahl & Perret
voting "no". Roll call vote on motion to adopt
Res. defeated, 3/3, deProsse, Erdahl & Perret
voting "no".
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt
RES. 78-331, Bk. 49, pp. 785-786, APPROVING FINAL
PLAT OF COURT HILL -SCOTT BLVD. PART IV, as recom-
mended by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
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Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
RES. 78-332, Bk. 49, p. 787, APPROVING PREL. PLAT
OF VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH, PART 2, as amended by
contingencies. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Charles Gruenwald appeared concerning con-
dition of bridge on road south of Cashway Lum-
ber. John Morrissey;appeared re letter received
from Iowa Dept. of Transportation re their plan
for construction of Arterial Highway 518 (4 -lane,
alignment as shown in final Environmental Impact
Statement, & interchange at Melrose). Others
appearing included Steven Victor, George Shaffer,
Janet Hoffey, Mark Wolraich, & Jean Walker. Moved
by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that the Mayor,
on behalf of the Council, contact the D.O.T.
staff, & request a meeting with them, also to
contact the IDOT Commission & request a similar
meeting with them, at the earliest opportunity, &
also ask the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
if he would have any interest in attending the
meetings with the Council. Motion carried un-
animously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. After further
discussion, it was moved by deProsse, seconded by
Perret, that the Mayor, on behalf of the Council,
be authorized to send correspondence to the
Federal Highway Administration & inform them of
Council's action with the DOT staff & the DOT
Commissioners, so they are informed of Council's
concern about the impact of this project on Iowa
City & advise that Council will be again con-
tacting them after the meetings with IDOT. Motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Other
citizens appearing were Chuck Denniger and Gustaf
Bergmann. The Mayor declared a five-minute recess.
The Council then resumed the meeting.
Public hearing was held on the proposed Ordin-
ance Establishing Certain Standards, Regulations,
& Procedures for the Granting and Operation of a
Broadband Telecommunications Franchise with the
City of Iowa City, Iowa; Creating a Broadband
Telecommunications Commission & Providing for the
Enforcement of such Standards, Rules and Regu-
lations as Stated Therein. Asst. Atty. Kushnir
presented corrected sheets to be substituted in
lieu of the present pages in the Ord. draft,
noting that they were not substantive changes.
Those appearing were: Paul Alden, of Cablecom-
General, Denver, Elliott Full, Susan Paradise,
distributing an article from Des Moines Re iisster;
Dave Olive, & Dave Russell. Comm tteei member Bob
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Pepper answered several questions. Moved by
deProsse, seconded by Ferret, that the modifica-
tions to the Ordinance be accepted as presented.
Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, that the
above-mentioned Ordinance be considered and given
1st vote for passage. Motion to consider carried,
6/0, Neuhauser absent. Affirmative roll call vote
on 1st passage unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Public Hearing was held on the proposed
"Request for Proposals" (RFP) to invite formal
applications by those interested in obtaining a
Cable TV Franchise within the City of Iowa City,
Iowa. Kushnir presented corrections to Form 0,
Form I, & Instructions. Moved by Balmer, seconded
by deProsse, to adopt RES. 78-333, Bk. 49, p. 788,
APPROVING "REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS" (RFP) TO INVITE
FORMAL APPLICATIONS BY THOSE INTERESTED IN OB-
TAINING A CABLE TV FRANCHISE WITHIN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved by deProsse, seconded by
Perret, to incorporate changes presented by Staff
to the RFP, to "Exhibit A" as filed with the City
Clerk. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser
absent. Affirmative roll call vote on Res. 78-
333, unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Public hearing was held on the proposed Amend-
ment to the Zoning Ord. 2238, by Providing Dif-
ferent Standards for the Composition of Sewage
Wastes at the Point of Discharge into the Public
Sewer. George Shaffer, representing Procter -
Gamble, answered several questions. Moved by
deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that the rule re-
quiring that ordinances must be considered and
voted on for passage at 2 Council meetings prior
to the'meeting at which it is to be finally passed
be suspended, that the lst and 2nd consideration &
vote be waived, and that the Ord. above-mentioned
be voted upon for final passage at this time.
After request from 2 Councilmembers for further
information, roll call vote on suspending the
rules failed, 4/2, Erdahl & Ferret voting "no",
Neuhauser absent. Moved by deProsse, seconded by
Balmer, that the above-mentioned Ord. be con-
sidered and given first vote for passage. Motion
carried, 5/1, Erdahl voting "no". Roll call vote
on 1st passage, 5/1, Erdal voting "no", Neuhauser
absent.
Public hearing was held on the plans, spec-
ifications and form of contract and cost estimate
for the Service Building Addition Project. There
was no one present for discussion.
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Mayor Vevera announced one vacancy on the
United Action for Youth Board, term expiring June
30, 1979, appointment to be made 9/12/78. He
advised that the vacancy on the Mayor's Youth
Employment Board for an indefinite term would be
readvertised.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt
RES. 78-334, Bk. 49, pp. 789-790, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING ON ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED CODE OF ORDIN-
ANCES FOR IOWA CITY, 8/8/78. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
deProsse had several questions which will be
investigated.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt
RES. 78-335, Bk. 49, pp. 791-796, AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH IOWA DEPT. OF TRANS-
PORTATION to share in construction costs for the
Governor Street Bridge. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt
RES. 78-336, Bk. 49, pp. 797-812, AUTHORIZING &
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
INTENT TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE & RE-
DEVELOP CERTAIN URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY, Parcel 95-
5, sale to University. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to.adopt
RES. 78-337, Bk. 49, pp. 813-853, AUTHORIZING &
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO, PUBLISH NOTICE OF
INTENT TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE & RE-
DEVELOP CERTAIN URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY, 93-3, to
the Robert Raths. Affirmative roll call unan-
imous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
RES. 78-338, Bk. 49, pp. 854-891, AUTHORIZING THE
SALE OF URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY, 103-3 & the
DubuqueuSt., parking lot to Capitol. States As-
sociates for elderly housing. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by deProsse; seconded by Balmer, to adopt
RES. 78-339, Bk. 49, pp. 892-893, APPROVING THE
PREL. DESIGN PLANS FOR REDEVELOPMENT ON URBAN
RENEWAL PARCEL(S) 93-1/101/2, Pentacrest Gardens
Lighting Plan. Moved by Roberts, seconded by
deProsse, to amend the attachment to the Res. in
N1, by addition of the words, "for the parking
lot"; N2, so it reads, "Roof mounted fixtures will
be provided with shields to direct light more
directly downward". Motion carried, 6/0, Neu-
hauser absent. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
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Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt
RES. 78-340,.Bk. 49, p. 894, AMENDING RES. 77-410
& PROVIDING FOR A POSITION CHANGE IN THE ADMIN-
ISTRATIVE PAY PLAN, for position of Energy Program
Coordinator. Adopted, 4/2, upon following division
of roll call vote: Ayes: Perret, Roberts, deProsse,
Erdahl. Nays: Balmer, Vevera. Neuhauser absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded
by Balmer,AUTHORIto adopt
RES. 78-341, Bk. 49, pp. o
MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SHOEMAKER
HAALAND PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS FOR COMPLETION OF
THE RALSTON CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neu-
hauser absent. deProsse questioned whether or not
Ed Brinton of Shoemaker Haaland could comment on
the relocation of Ralston Creek proposed. There
were no Council objections to Brinton's stating a
professional opinion.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by2deProsse,
AUTHORIZIo adopt
RES. '78-342, Bk. 49, pp.
THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SHIVE-HATTERY &
ASSOC. FOR DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENTS IN THE BDI
SECOND ADDN. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded ,
b6BAMENDMENTaT0
Balm
ORD. 78-2911, Bk. 14, pp.
ORD.. 75-2774 PROVIDING FOR SANITARY SEWER SERVICE
CHARGES FOR PROPERTIES WITH PRIVATE WATER SUP-
PLIES, be passed andadopted. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer,
rESTABLISto adopt
RES. 78-343, Bk. 49, pp. o
MINIMUM CHARGES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF WATER
METERS FOR PRIVATE WATER SUPPLIES. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that
ORD. AMENDING ORD. 77-2859 ADOPTING THE UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE AS MODIFIED, AS THE IOWA CITY
BUILDING CODE. AMENDMENT MODIFIES THE BUILDING
CODE BY DELETING DRYWALL & LATH INSPECTIONS AS THE
REQUIRED MINIMUM INSPECTION, ALLOWS AN EXCEPTION
TIN HAN
HFOURNRISERSIL ,lEESTABLISHESFDEFINITIONSTEPS AOFNENLESS
GINEERED TRUSSES AND ESTABLISHES LIMITATIONS &
REGULATIONS ON FIELD MODIFICATION OF ENGINEERED
TRUSSES, AND ADDS SECTIONS TO THE CODE PROVIDING
DEFINITIONS, STANDARDS, & INTERPRETATIONS NECES-
SARY TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENCLOSED SHOP-
PING MALLS, be passed and adopted. Negative roll
byll vote deProssel,ase seconded by,Erdahll,sto reconsider the Moved
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same ORD., but amend it by deleting the require-
ment that the size of windows in kitchens be not
less than 3% of the gross floor area. Motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved
by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that the rule
requiring that ordinances must be considered &
voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior
to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed
be suspended, that the first and second consid-
eration & vote be waived, and that the ORDINANCE
78-2912, Bk. 14, pp. 139-151, as above-mentioned,
as amended, be voted upon for final passage at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by deProsse, sec-
onded by Erdahl that the Ord. be finally adopted
at this time.Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adjourn
the meeting, 11:50 P.M. Motion carried.unani-
mously.
For a more detailed & complete description of
Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office of
City Clerk and Finance Des/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 8/8/78
Stbmitted for publication on
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JULY 11, 1978
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg. 7/11/78T3T.Ff.
at Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer,
deProsse, Erdahl (1:45 P.M.), Perret, Roberts,
Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Mayor Robert Vevera
presiding.
City Clerk Stolfus requested addition of beer/
liquor applications from The Field House & lst
Ave. Kerr-McGee, to the Consent Calendar. Moved by
Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to take out the
Res. on Newspaper Recycling Contract .until addi-
tional information can be presented. Moved by
Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that the following
items & recomns. in Consent Calendar be received,
or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg,
6/27/78, subj. to correction, as recomm. by
City Clerk.
Minutes of Bds. & Comm.: Riverfront Comm. -
6/20/78; Design Review Comm. -6/28/78; Plan-
ning & Zoning Comm. -6/15/78; Park & Rec.
Comm -6/14/78.
Permit Res. recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 49:
Res. 78-270, p. 677, Approving Class B Beer
Permit, & Res. 78-271, p. 678, Sunday Sales
for Danbis Pizza and Po Boy. Res. 78-272,
p. 679, Approving Class C Liquor Lic. for
Tuck's Place. Res. 78-273, p. 680, Approving
Class C Liquor Lic. for George's Buffet.
Res. 78-274, p. 681, Approving Cigarette
Permits. Res. 78-275, p. 682, Refunding
Portion of Cigarette Permit. Res. 78-276,
P683 , Approving Class C Liquor Lic. for
The Field House. Res. 78-277, p. 684, Class C
Beer Permit, & Res. 78-278, p. 685, Sunday
Sales for 1st Ave. Kerr-McGee.
Resolutions, Bk. 49: RES. 78-279, p. 686,
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING 7/25/78, on SERVICE
BLDG. ADDN. PROJ. RES. 78-281, P. 688, AWARDING
CONTRACT FOR ALLEY PAVING PROJECT N3.
RES. 78-282, p. 689, ACCEPTING SAN. SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS IN STURGIS CORNER ADDN. PART II.
RES. 78-283, p. 690, ACCEPTING PAVING & STORM
SEWER IMPR. IN STURGIS CORNER ADDN., PART II.
RES.78-284, pp. 691-692, CERTIFYING SIDEWALK
REPAIR CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR FOR JAMES
TRUITT PROPERTY. RES. 78-285, p. 693, TRANSFER-
RING EXCESS FUND BALANCE IN SEWER REVENUE -
BOND & INTEREST RESERVE FUND TO THE SEWER
REVENUE -DEPRECIATION, EXTENSION &AIMPROVEMENT
FUND. RES. 78-286, pp.
MENDING
RES. 78-139 TO CHANGE DATE OF CABLE TELE-
VISION REFERENDUM TO NOVEMBER 28, 1978.
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Official Actions Correspondence: Memo from J. Brachtel
July 11, 1978 regarding parking prohibition on 900 block of
Page 2 S. Clark St. Letter from D.C. Vredenberg,
Pres. of Hy -Vee Food Store, re rezoning at NW
corner of Dodge St. & Old N. Dubuque Road.
Motion to approve petition for suspension
of taxes on account of age or infirmity for
O.D. Hochstetler, 808 6th Ave., recomm. by
Clerk & Atty.
Affirmative roll call unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl &
Neuhauser absent.
Mayor Vevera stated that Item 17, re lighting
for Pentacrest Apts. would be considered at this
time. Councilman Erdahl arrived, 7:45 P.M. Jim
Clark, developer, & Roger Tinklenberg for the
Resources Conservation Comm. appeared for discus-
sion. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to
table the Resolution for two weeks. Motion car-
ried unanimously.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to
adot RES. 78-280,TRACT FOR NEWSPRIINTBk. RECYCLING PiCKUPWARDING PROJECTCTO
ALERT TOWING AND ROAD SERVICE. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Public hearing was held on the proposed plans,
specifications, contract & estimated cost for the
GOVERNOR STREET BRIDGE PROJ. Moved by Roberts,
seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-287, Bk. 49,
pp. 696-697, APPROVING PLANS, ETC. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Public hearing was held on the proposed plans,
specifications, contract & estimated cost for the
COURT AND MUSCATINE CULVERT PROJ. Moved by
Roberts, seconded by-Perret, to adopt RES. 78-288,
Bk. 49, pp. 698-699, APPROVING PLANS, ETC. Affir-
mative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser
absent.
Public hearing was held on the proposed plans,
specifications, contract & estimated cost for the
FY79 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJ. Moved by Perret,
seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-289, Bk. 49,
pp. 700-701, APPROVING PLANS, ETC. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Public hearing was held on the Issuance of
$2,250,000 General Obligation Bonds. Moved by
deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-
290, Bk. 49, pp. 702-703, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS
TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
rooll ca00DvoteERAL OBLIGATION unanimous, 6/0,BNeuhauserfabsentVe
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
RES. 78-291, Bk. 49, pp. 704-709, DIRECTING THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $2,250,000 G.O. BONDS,
for bid opening 8/9/78. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
MICRO[ ILi410 BY
DORM MICRhi LAB
1WJ11L:'I;.. Bi JUHM MILRULAb
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Official Actions
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to
July 11, 1978
appoint Jon Graham, 709 N. Linn, to fill the
on the Housing Commission for the unexpired
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vacancy
term expiring May 1, 1979. Motion carried unan-
imously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
City Mgr. Berlin presented the RES. SETTING
PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED CABLE TELEVISION
ENABLING ORDINANCE AND A DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOS-
ALS, on July 25, 1978. Moved by deProsse, seconded
by Perret, to adopt the above RES. 78-292, Bk. 49,
pp. 710-711. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/O, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, that the
rule requiring that ordinances must be considered
& voted on for passage at two.Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, that the 1st & 2nd considera-
tion & vote be waived, and that the ORD. 78-2909,
Bk. 13, pp. 130-133, AMENDING ORD. 78-2891 WHICH
ADOPTED THE HOUSING OCCUPANCY & MAINTENANCE CODE,
BY ESTABLISHING SEARCH WARRANT PROVISIONS, be
voted upon for final passage at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neu-
hauser absent. Moved by Perret, seconded by
Roberts, that Ord. 78-2909 be finally adopted at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that the
rule requiring that ordinances must be considered
& voted on for passage at two Council meetings
it is to be finally
prior to the meeting at which
passed be suspended, that the 2nd consideration &
vote be waived, and that ORO. 78-2910, Bk. 13,
pp.134-135, VACATING STREETS & ALLEYS WITHIN THE
& 64),
URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT (Parcels 83-1, 84-1
be voted upon for final passage at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neu-
hauser absent. Moved by deProsse,•seconded by
Perret, that Ord. 78-2910 be finally adopted at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that the
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A DOWNTOWNXOMMISSION FOR
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, be deferred indefinitely.
Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, that
the ORD. AMENDING ORD: 77-2859 ADOPTING THE UNI-
AS THE IOWA CITY
FORM BUILDING CODE AS AMENDED,
BUILDING CODE, be and given 2nd
passage. Motiontoered fte
6/0
or .
Affirmative roll call vote on 2nd passage, unani-
mous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
MICRO[ ILI4p) BY
JORM MICRmLAB
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Official Actions Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the
July 11, 1978 ORD. AMENDING ORD75-2774 PROVIDING FOR SAN.
Page 4 WATER SERVICE .ER SUPPLIES, beOconsES Opideredand IES TPRIVATE
for passage. Motion to consider carried, 5/1,
Roberts voting "no". Roll call vote on 2nd pas-
sage, 5/1; deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Vevera &
Balmer voting "aye", Roberts voting "no", Neu-
hauser absent.
Moved by deProsse, sec�nde71by ErdahlATINGadopt
RES. 78-293, Bk. 49, pp.
PREFERRED REDEVELOPERS (Robert & Anna Rath) FOR
REDEVELOPMENT PARCEL 93-3 IN THE DOWNTOWN URBAN
RENEWAL PROJECT. Roll call vote, 5/1, Perret,
Roberts, Vevera, deProsse, Erdahl voting "aye",
Balmer voting "no", Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded Ao adopt
PPROVINGSTHEtPREL.
RES. 78-294, Bk. 49, p.
DESIGN PLANS FOR REDEVELOPMENT ON URBAN RENEWAL
PARCEL(S) 103-3 (elderly housing). Affirmative
roll
Movedcall
by deProsse, seconded byuPerret, hauser absent.
t adopt
RES. 78-295, Bk. 491 p. 715, ESTABLISHING POSITIONS
BY PAY RANGE FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR FY79. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Perret, secondeed B AMENDING,to THE adopt
RES. 78-296, Bk. 49, p.
CLASSIFICATION PLAN INCLUDED IN•RES. 78-295, TO
FOR
P1FASSISTANT CITY MANAGER.
Affirmativerollcall vote unanimous, 6/0, Neu-
hauser absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt
MANAGER T07FILE AN9APPLICATIONUTO�THEING IOWAHITY
COM-
MISSION ON AGING FOR AN AWARD UNDER THE OLDER
AMERICAN'S ACTFOR FY'79 STATE SENIOR CENTER
FUNDING IN THE.
HE AMOUNT OF $38,666. (Senior Center
at the old Post Office). Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by deProsse, se7onnded by PIZING,Tto CITY
RES. 78-298, Bk. 49, p.
MANAGER TO FILE AN APPLICATION•FOR FUNDING AVAIL-
ABLE UNDER TITLEV OF THE OLDER AMERICAN'S ACT OF
1965, IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,234. (Senior Center at
the Old Post' Office). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn
the meeting, 8:45 P.M. Motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Neuhauser absent.
A more complete description of council activities
is on file in the office oCity
Clerk.
s/ROBERT.VEVERA, MAYOR
s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 7/25/78
Submitted for publication on 7/20/78.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 11, 1978
7:30 P.M.
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg. 7/11/78, 7:30 P.M. at Civic Center.
Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl (7:45 P.M.), Perret,
Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding.
Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Kushnir, Glaves, Kraft, Vitosh.
Minutes tape-recorded on Reel N78-19, Side 1, 870-1940.
City Clerk Stolfus requested addition of beer/liquor applications
from The Field House & 1st Ave. Kerr-McGee, to the Consent Calendar.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to take out the Res. on Newspaper
Recycling Contract until additional information can be presented. 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, 6/27/78, subj. to
correction, as recomm. by City Clerk.
Minutes of Bds. & Comm.: Riverfront Comm. -6/20/78; Design Review
Comm. -6/28/78; Planning & Zoning Comm. -6/15/78; Park & Rec. Comm -
6/14/78.
Permit Res. recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 49: Res. 78-270, p. 677,
Approving Class B Beer Permit, & Res. 78-271, p. 678, Sunday Sales
for Nonna Inc. dba/Danbis Pizza and Po Boy, 517 S. Riverside Dr.
Res. 78-272, p. 679, Approving Class C Liquor Lic. for James Tucker
Pl
dba/Tuck's ace, 210 N. Linn. Res. 78-273'%b
p. 680, Approving
Class C Liquor Lic. for George's Buffet, Inc. dba/George's Buffet,
213 Market. Res. 78-274, p. 681, Approving Cigarette Permits.
Res. 78-275, p. 682, Refunding Portion of Cigarette Permit. Res.
78-276 Ltd. ba%TheB3, proving Class Fieldp House, Ill E.CCollege.uor Lic. for PzazzRes. 78-277, p. 684ainment,
eer
y Sales
r Don-
JaysServiice, Inc. dba/1stsAve. Kerr-McGee, 2229aMo
Muscatine Ave.
Resolutions, Bk. 49: RES. 78-279, p. 686, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
7/25/78, on SERVICE BLDG. ADDN. PROJ. RESto . 78-281, p. 688, AWARDING
CONTRACT ALLEY ACCEPTINGING PROJECT SAN. SEWER IMPROVEMENTS INetro vSTURGISECORNER
ADDN. PART II. RES. 78-283, p. 690, ACCEPTING PAVING & STORM SEWER
IMPR. IN STURGIS CORNER ADDN., PART II. RES. 78-284, pp. 691-692,
CERTIFYING SIDEWALK REPAIR CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR FOR JAMES
TRUITT PROPERTY. RES. 78-285, p. 693, TRANSFERRING EXCESS FUND
BALANCE IN SEWER REVENUE -BOND & INTEREST RESERVE FUND TO THE SEWER
REVENUE -DEPRECIATION, EXTENSION & IMPROVEMENT FUND. RES. 78-286,
pp. 694-695, AMENDING RES. 78-139 TO CHANGE DATE OF CABLE TELE-
VISION REFERENDUM TO NOVEMBER 28, 1978.
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Council Activities
July 11, 1978
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Correspondence: Memo from J. Brachtel regarding parking pro-
hibition on 900 block of S. Clark St. Letter from D.C. Vredenberg,
Pres. of Hy -Vee Food Store, re rezoning at NW corner of Dodge St. &
Old N. Dubuque Road.
Motion to approve petition for suspension of taxes on account of
age or infirmity for O.D. Hochstetler, 808 6th Ave., recomm. by
Clerk & Atty.
Affirmative roll call unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl & Neuhauser absent.
Parks & Rec. Comm. recommendations re 1&2) $70,000 HCDA appropriation,
3) purchase of Solnar property for Reno park and 4) favoring concept of
hotel -motel tax, noted. ,
Mayor Vevera stated that Item 17, re lighting for Pentacrest Apts.
would be considered at this time. There were no Council objections.
Councilman Erdahl arrived, 7:45 P.M. Jim Clark, developer, & Roger
Tinklenberg for the Resources Conservation Comm. appeared for discussion.
Council decided to view the lighting next Tuesday night. Moved by
deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to table the Resolution for two weeks.
Motion carried unanimously.
City Mgr. Berlin reported that the newspaper recycling contract would
be for a year time period. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to
adopt RES. 78-280, Bk. 49, p. 687, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR NEWSPRINT
RECYCLING PICKUP PROJECT TO ALERT TOWING AND ROAD SERVICE. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Public hearing was held on the proposed plans, specifications, contract
& estimated cost for the GOVERNOR STREET BRIDGE PROD. Moved by Roberts,
seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-287, Bk. 49, pp. 696-697, APPROVING
PLANS, ETC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Public hearing was held on the proposed plans, specifications, contract
& estimated cost for the COURT AND MUSCATINE CULVERT PROJ. Moved
699,
Roberts, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-288, Bk. 49, pp. 698
APPROVING PLANS, ETC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Neuhauser absent.
Public hearing was held on the proposed plans, specifications,
contract & estimated cost for the FY79 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJ. Moved
by Perret, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-289, Bk. 49, pp. 700-
701, APPROVING PLANS, ETC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Neuhauser absent.
Public hearing was held on the Issuance of $2,250,000 General Ob-
ligation Bonds. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES.
78-290, Bk. 49, pp. 702-703, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL
ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,250,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affir-
mative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by
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Council Activities
July 11, 1978
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deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 78-291, Bk, 49, pp. 704-709,
DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $2,250,000 G.O. BONDS, for bid
opening 8/9/78. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/O, Neuhauser
absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to appoint Jon Graham, 709 N.
Linn, to fill the vacancy on the Housing Commission for the unexpired
term expiring May 1, 1979, Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser
absent.
Councilman Perret presented a letter re Amtrak Service and requested
endorsement by other Councilmembers. Several agreed to sign. Mayor
Vevera thanked the City Manager and Staff for the tree limb pickup after
the last storm, and requested future such pickups. Other Councilmembers
agreed, & the City Mgr. noted that it would be done in the future.
Councilman Balmer requested that the City take the lead in putting up
the "Smoking" signs in public buildings. He also asked for investi-
gation of use of the University lot off Capitol St. for -parking during
downtown construction.
rlin
ted the
PROPOSEDMCABLEeTELEVISIONnENABLINGRORDINANCENANDUALIC DRAFTARING ON A
REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS, on July 25, 1978. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to
adopt the above RES. 78-292, Bk. 49, pp. 710-711. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, that the rule requiring that
ordinances must be considered & voted on for passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended, that the 1st & 2nd consideration & vote be waived, and that
the ORD. 78-2909, Bk. 13, pp. 130-133, AMENDING ORD. 78-2891 WHICH
ADOPTED THE HOUSING OCCUPANCY & MAINTENANCE CODE, BY ESTABLISHING SEARCH
WARRANT PROVISIONS, be voted upon for final passage at this time,
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Moved by
Perret, seconded by Roberts, that Ord. 78-2909 be finally. -adopted at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser. absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that the rule requiring that
ordinances must be considered & voted on for passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended, that the 2nd consideration & vote be waived, and that ORD.
78-2910, Bk. 13, pp,134-135, VACATING STREETS & ALLEYS WITHIN THE URBAN
RENEWAL PROJECT (Parcels 83-1, 84-1 &'64), be voted upon for final
passage Neuhauser absent. Movedthis time. bydeProsse, secondedfirmative roll call byPerret, that/Or
serte d. 78-
2910 be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
ICROI1LN1.0 By
DORM MICROLAB
'i.L,�JI,L:ILL by JUKM 1.11CkULAB
Council Activities
July 11, 1978
Page 4
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that the ORDINANCE ESTAB-
LISHING A DOWNTOWN COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, be deferred
indefinitely. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. Parks
& Rec. Comm. will present a report on the item.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Roberts, that the ORD. AMENDING ORD.
77-2859 ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AS AMENDED, AS THE IOWA CITY
BUILDING CODE, be considered and given 2nd vote for passage. Motion to
consider carried, 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote on 2nd passage,
unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the ORD. AMENDING ORD. 75-
2774 PROVIDING FOR SAN. SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR PROPERTIES WITH
PRIVATE WATER SUPPLIES, be considered and given 2nd vote for passage.
Motion to consider carried, 5/1, Roberts voting "no". Roll call vote on
2nd passage, 5/1; deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Vevera & Balmer voting
"aye", Roberts voting "no", Neuhauser absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 78-293, Bk. 49,
pp. 712-713, DESIGNATING PREFERRED REDEVELOPERS (Robert & Anna Rath) FOR
REDEVELOPMENT PARCEL 93-3 IN THE DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT. Roll
call vote, 5/1, Perret, Roberts, Vevera, deProsse, Erdahl voting "aye",
Balmer voting "no", Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 78-294, Bk. 49,
p. 714, APPROVING THE P.
PLANS
ON UBAN
RENEWAL PARCEL(S) 103-3REL(elderly0housing). AffiirmatiiveENT roll cail vote
unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
The Resolution approving the preliminary design plans for redevelop-
ment on urban renewal parcels 93-1/101-2, lighting plan, Pentacrest
Apts., was tabled to the 7/25 meeting, earlier on the agenda.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-295, Bk. 49,
p. 715, ESTABLISHING POSITIONS BY PAY RANGE FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL OF
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR FY79. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. 78-296, Bk. 49,
p. 716, BY AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN INCLUDED IN RES. 78-295, TO
PROVIDE FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. It was pointed out that
this is not creating a new position, just a change of title for the one
position in the City Mgr's office.
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Page 5
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 78-297, Bk.
49, p. 717, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE AN APPLICATION TO THE
IOWA COMMISSION ON AGING FOR AN AWARD UNDER THE OLDER AMERICAN'S ACT FOR
FY179 STATE SENIOR CENTER FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,666. (to equip
or furnish the Senior Center at the old Post Office). Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-298, Bk. 49,
p. 718, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
AVAILABLE UNDER TITLE V OF THE OLDER AMERICAN'S ACT OF 1965, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $53,234. (to equip or furnish the Senior Center at the Old
Post Office). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser
absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting, 8:45
P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
ATTEST:
ROBERT . VEVERA, MAYOR
.BBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
MICROFILMED BY
DORM MICR+LAB
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
JULY 10, 1978
,�.
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: July 10, 1978, 1:30 P.M.in the
Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera
presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevera, Balmer, Erdahl, Roberts,
deProsse, Ferret. Absent: Neuhauser
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus. Others present for
certain discussions, as noted.
TAPE-RECORDED on Reels #78-18, 1000 to End, $ N78-20, 1-930.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Ferret, seconded by Erdahl,to adjourn to executive
session for discussion of appointment to the Housing Commission.
1:30 P.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser
absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Erdahl,to adjourn to
open session, 1:40 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
ZONING APPLICATIONS None
AGENDA Glaves, Ryan, Dietz, Showalter, Vitosh. 1000-2100
Item 2.e.1 --No time limit was written into the contract for
newspaper recycling..
Ralston Creek Request was made for clean-up around the bridges
after the heavy rains.
Fire De t. Personnel The hiring procedure will be discussed
w>t> to at the Aug. 7th meeting, & if Council wants to
make a policy change, R n
Ord. Re2ulating Adult Businesses Asst. Atty. Ryan advised that
t e proposed ord. would not affect existing businesses.
Items 20 P, 21, funding will be used for desks, kitchen equipment.
Court -Muscatine Bridge Dietz explained why there were still
easements to acquire, and agreed that the City could condemn
$ start construction, but the cost would not be known.
Total cost is $337,000.He explained that both this bridge
and the Governor St. Brid a would be shut down completely,
& traced t e etours. overnor St. Bridge will cost $143,000,
k to be funded by State.
Alle Pavin 13 Dietz commented on the bid received from Metro
avers, , dvised that all easements were in.
Corridor Sewer F, Treatment Plant Pro' Dietz will send out
Veenstra F, Kimm facility plan in Fri. packet, with presentation
scheduled for 7/24.
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AGENDA Continued
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Informal Council
July 10, 1978
G.O. BOND ISSUE Vitosh advised that because of additional Road
Use Tax received, the Summit St. Bridge could be repaired,
$ Berlin outlined the proposed plan. Bid opening on bond
sale will require a special meeting on Aug. 9th at 1 P.M.
INFORMAL SESSIONS SCHEDULE Because of the amount of items to
e discussed additional infoimal meetings were scheduled.
The meeting of July 17th was moved to July 18th at 7:30 P.M,
and the meeting of July 31st moved to Aug. 1st at 7:30 P.M.
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION ORDINANCE Council will defer third reading
until Neuhauser is present, $ will request comments from the
Parks $ Rec. Comm. and Design Review Comm.
PERSONNEL ITEMS Short discussion held re title.
PARKS $ REC. COMM. recommendation on reallocation of $70,000
177 HCDA run-c7ing discussed. Showalter explained P&R thinking,
$ his recommendation. Mrs. Klaus appeared favoring purchase (b3)
of Solnar property to add to Reno Park. There were no objections
from Council. Council will discuss 8T $ 2 with the Commission. If
N4-Hotel/Motel Tax-fo be on fall ballot, notification by 9/11
is necessary. Additional information on bill will be provided.
DESIGNATION OF RATH AS 93/3 DEVELOPER Glaves explained why Rath
was esignate according t e criteria for evaluation. Atty.
Hayek advised that Breese could have purchased the property twice
previously, and didn't.
78-18, Side 2, 2100 -End
CABLE TELEVISION Hayek present. 78-20, Side 1, 1-281
Hayek out fined the Committee's charge according to Res 78-139.
R. Pepper discussed the general provisions; 15 year franchise;
1st 12 channels (6 channels specified by FCC, 2, 7 & 9, Cedar
Rapids, 6 & 4, Quad Cities $ 12, West Branch). Two independent
stations chosen by operator could be 9 -Chicago, or Minneapolis
or Kansas City. Obscenity&,lotteries dre prohibited. The City
would have free use of its shared channel. There is a potential
of 16,000 subscriber units $ 3,200 on the campus. City acquisi-
tion, discussed on Page 28, was explained --a last resort. Sec. 14-71,
if it were taken out, City would not have first option.
Council will set a public hearing on the Ord. for July 25th,
the vote now to be on Nov. 28th. The request for proposals should
be out by the end of July. There will be further public
discussion on July 18th. Atty. Hayek stated that the Committee
had worked hard and deserved a lot of credit.
Mayor Vevera declared a short recess.
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Council Informal
July 10, 1978
281-930
PARKING RAMPS
Counc�man Brdahl left the meeting, 4:00 P.M. o' situation
City Mgr. Berlin advised that it was a 'go' or 'no -g
today. Procedures suggested meet with the bond counsel's
approval.
Carl Walker & Associates representatives
made
the
presentation:
John Holmes, who explained parking projections,
financig as
shown on Table XII in the Staff memo, & the suggested new
parking rate structure, and Dwight Churchill discussed their
recommendation of Scheme 'C', the ramp proposed to be construct-
ed parallel to Burlington between Capitol $ Clinton. Don
Hebert, Don Crum $ George Nagle present for discussion. Council
consensus was to favor new parking rate structure after 10/79,
when 1st ramp is finished.
Paul Glaves distributed and explained the new option 'D' con-
struction schedule, which would allow the Dey Corp. to have
an early takedown, 2/79, but parking would be available until
9/79 in Block 64.
The majority of Council agreed on schematic ICI for the Block83ramp
placement, and option 'D' for the construction schedule.
There will be a single bond issue with rate schedule as
proposed. There were no objections to instructing the architect
for the library to use September 1st to starinstead of August
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as in Option 'D'. Councilmembers reiterated their not being in
favor of a service bay in the ramp.
PENTACREST LIGHTING Developer Clark will be present at the
ormal meeting to is cuss the lighting for Pentacrest Apts.
Meeting adjourned, S PM.
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