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MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
DECEMBER 5, 1978
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 12/5/78, 7:30
P.M. at.the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding.
Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl,
Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by deProsse, that
the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as presented: -- -
Approval of Official Actions, reg.
Council mtgs., 11/14 & 11/21 and adjourned
ti 11/21/78 b' t ti
mee ng , su,. o co, , ec on, recomm.
by City Clerk.
" Minutes 'of Boards & Commissions:
Planning and Zoning Comm. -11/16/78; Resources
Conservation Comm. -11/14 & 11/28/78; Board of
Adj.-11/16/78; Human. Rights Comm. -10/23/78;
Parks & Rec. Comm: -11/8/78.
Permit Resolutions, .recomm.' by City
Clerk,` Bk. 52: `RES. 78-505,' p. 1328,
Approving Class -C Liquor License for The Vine.
RES. 78-506, p. 1329, Approving Class C Liquor
Sunday, Sales Permit rfor Sheep's Head Cafe'
RES. 78-507,-'p. '1330, To Issue Cigarette
Permits.
Motions adopted: To approve
disbursements in amount of $1,355,250.66 for
September and ;1;278,911:93 for October as
recomm. by Finance Director, subj. to audit.
To set public 'hearing 12/19/78 to receive
public input from citizens on the Small Cities
Program application for improvements in the
Armory ;area, using CDBG,funds.
Resolutions;- Bk: .52: RES. 78-508, p.
1331, ACCEPTING FY79 ASPHALT RESURFACING by L.
L. Pelling: RES: 78-509,'p. 1332, ACCEPTING
PAVING & RELATED STORM AND SANITARY SEWER WORK
FOR BRYN MAWR HGTS. PARTS 11 & 12.
Correspondence referred to -City Mgr. for
reply:' Chrm. Airport `Comm., re Noise
Abatement Committee; D. Joseph, re need for
stoplight at ,corner of Gilbert & Benton; K.
Murphy, re publicity 'for cable TV; W. Yeggy,
re noise from City buses.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. Mayor Vevera announced the
public hearing set by this action.
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December 5, 1978
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Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to set
public hearing 1/9/79, on proposed rezoning of area
located southeast of N. Dodge St. between N. Summit
St. & Conklin St. from CH to Cl Zone. Motion
carried unanimously, 7/0.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to set
public hearing 1/9/79, on rezoning proposal
submitted by Ty'n Cae, Inc. to rezone a 39.84 acre
tract of land east of Mormon Trek Blvd. & south of
City limits from County A-1 to City R1B zone.
Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to
set public hearing 1/9/79 on ,proposed ordinance
amending zoning , ordinance by establishing
provisions for location and types of fences
permitted.Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that
the ORD. AMENDING ZONING ORD. #2238 by CHANGING THE
USE REGULATIONS OF. CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM CH TO C2
ZONE, as requested by A. E. Greb, property located
south of Hwy. 6 Bypass & west of VFW Club be
considered and given first vote for passage.
Motion to consider carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll
call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ferret, that the
rule requiring that ordinances must be considered
and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, that the second consideration
and.vote be waived, and that the ORD. 78-2931, Bk.
14, p. 307-311,:AMENDING THEZONINGORD. BY ESTAB-
LISHING SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR NON -CONFORMING USES,
NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND NONCONFORMING LOTS be
voted upon.for final passage at this time. Motion
to suspend rules carried, 7/0. Affirmative roll
call vote, to finally consider the Ord.. unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers "present. Moved by Balmer,
seconded by Perret, that the Ord. be finally
adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to
defer the second reading of the ORD. REZONING
CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R2 AND CH ZONES TO PC ZONES
(LOTS 8 and 9, ST. MATHIAS, 2ND ADDN., AS REQUESTED
BY HY-VEE STORE) until 1/9/79.. Motion carried
unanimously, 7/0.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that
the ORD. REZONING PART OF 80 -ACRE TRACT OF LAND
FROM A2, COUNTY RESORT, TO M1 ZONE, as submitted by
Wagner -Murphy Foundation, be considered and given
second vote for passage. Motion to consider
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Official Actions carried, unanimously, 7/0. Affirmative roll call
December 5, 1978 vote on second vote for passage unanimous, 7/0, all
Page 3 Councilmembers present. Staff was directed to
investigate existence of an agreement between City
& County regarding roads/annexation policy.
Council agreed to the City Manager's suggestion
that Planning & Programming Dept. Dir. Kraft and a
member of the Planning and Zoning Commission serve
on the Joint City/County Committee re land use.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, that
the ORDINANCE VACATING CAPITOL ST. BETWEEN HARRISON
ST. & COURT ST. be considered and.given second vote
for passage.,Motion to consider tarried, 7/0.
Affirmative rll call vote on second vote for
passage,unanimous,-7/0,-all Councilmembers present.
Helen Brom asked for the status of the traffic
origin/destination study to be done in,their area.
The 'City Mgr:. advised that the report was not
ready,,but,a tentative date will be set, residents
to be notified when the item will be discussed by
PQ Comm. & by Council
Moved by Perret, seconded :by, deProsse, to
follow the recommendation of the Resources Conser-
vation Comm._ regarding the contract -with Alert
Towing on the paper recycling project, to have a
sixty-day trial period and if the.City receives
more than 8: complaints a week, ;the City will
terminate the contract. Motion carried
unanimously, 7/0.
Mayor Vevera advised that continuation of the
public hearing on. the consideration to revoke the
beer license issued to Four Cushions would be
deferred .until 12/19, to allow repair work to be
completed. Letter from Johnson County Health Dept.
noted.
Moved by Perret,, seconded by; Neuhauser, to
appoint Neal -Morris to the United Action for Youth
Board to fill anunexpiredterm ending 6/30/79.
Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to
appoint Carla Marcus to,the Human Rights Commission
to fill :an unexpired term ending 1/1/81. Motion
carried unanimously, 7/0. _Human. Rights Commr.
Agnes Kuhn requested permission .to review all
applications. ,Neuhauser stated that Council had
determined that any applications were public
documents.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to
appoint Doug Hillstrom to the Housing Commission to
fill unexpired term ending 5/1/79. Motion carried
unanimously, 7/0.
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Official Actions City Atty. Hayek explained action taken by the
December 5, 1978 Legal Dept. regarding the hotel/motel tax election.
Page 4 ' Roberts called attention to lack of ridership
on the night bus service and suggested a raise in
fare after 6 P.M. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by
Vevera, to discuss this issue in informal session.
Motion not adopted, 2/5, Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl,
Neuhauser and Perret voting 'no'.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to
adopt RES. 78-510, Bk. 52, p. 1333, AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF CONTRACT TO PURCHASE TRACT OF LAND AT
526 RENO ST. FROM MS. AURELIA SOLNAR. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
'.present.
Moved by Neuhauser; seconded by Perret, to
adopt RES. 78-511, Bk. 52, p: 1334-1338, APPROVING
' AGREEMENT WITH IA. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION - AGREE-
MENT FOR FEDERAL AID RAILROAD CROSSING PROTECTION
PROJECT, on'S.'Gilbert St: "Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that
ORD. 'AMENDING .ORD. 2605 TO REQUIRE, THAT AN ESTAB-
LISHMENT'FOR WHICH A -LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE OR BEER
PERMIT IS ISSUED SHALL BE LOCATED ON THE GROUND
FLOOR OF A BUILDING AND SHALL CONTAIN WINDOWS WHICH
PERMIT VISIBILITY " OF ITS INTERIOR FROM THE
PUBLICWAY be considered and given first vote for
passage. Motion to consider carried, 6/1, Roberts'
voting 'no'. Roberts explained his objections.
John Wakefield asked for clarification of the
change, which was given by Atty. Hayek. Roll call
vote, on first vote for passage,carried, 5/2, with
the following division of vote:` Ayes: deProsse,
Erdahl ,'Perret, Vevera, Balmer; Nays: Neuhauser,
Roberts.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that
ORD. 78-2932, Bk. 14, p. 312, REPEALING CHAPTER 23-
279'OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, PERTAINING TO THE PARKING METER FUND be
passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, that
the ORD. 78-2933, Bk. 14, p. 313-314, RESTRICTING
TRUCK TRAFFIC ON KIRKWOOD AVE. be passed and
adopted. Roll call vote on adoption carried, 5/2,
with 'the following division of vote: Ayes:
Erdahl, Perret, Neuhauser, Balmer, deProsse. Nays
Roberts, Vevera.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to
adjourn the meeting, 8:35 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
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MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 14, 1978
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this calendar year for said publication is
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/14/78, 7:30
P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present:
Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera.
Absent: deProsse. Mayor Vevera presiding.
Mayor Vevera proclaimed the day of November
16, 1978, as the day of The Great American Smokeout
in Iowa City. Moved by Balmer, seconded by
Neuhauser, that the following items & recommenda-
tions in the Consent Calendar be received, or
approved; and/or adopted as presented:
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Approval of Official Actions, reg.
Council mtg., 10/31/78, subj. to correction,
recomm. by City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Plan-
ning & Zoning Comm. -11/2/78; Mayor's Youth
Employment Bd.-10/31/78; Committee on
Community Needs -10/18, 10/23, 10/26; &
11/1/78; Resources Conservation Comm. -
10/10/78.
Permit 'Resolution, as 'recomm. by City
Clerk, Bk. 52: RES. 78-485, p. 1291, REFUND-
ING PORTION OF CIGARETTE PERMIT, DONUTLANO,
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Motion setting public hearing, 12/19/78:
To accept comments from -public ,regarding
City's . proposedapplication for federal '
assistance under Sections 3 or 18 of Urban
Mass Trans. Act.
Correspondence: Referred to City Mgr.
for reply: Comm: on Community Needs, re need'
for traffic control on Sheridan Ave.; Atty.
Downer, representing Myrtle Ave. properties,
concerning' proposed Melrose Ct. closure.
Referred to Dept. Housing & Inspection Serv.
for reply; Ia. Public Interest Research. Group,
re model lease. City Atty. Hayek re workload
priorities for Legal Dept. Post cards from 9
individuals supporting allocation of $60,000
for Victims of Spouse Abuse.
Applications for use of Streets & Public
Grounds: To move camper to minipark on
College St. to conduct radio marathon for Gov.
Lucas Square Fountain, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse
absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that
ORD. 78-2930, Bk 14, pp. 304-306, APPROVING
REZONING OF TRACT OF LAND (MT. PROSPECT ADDN. PART
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IV) FROM RIA ZONE TO RIB AND R2 ZONES be passed and
adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, deProsse absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt
RES. 78-486, Bk. 52, p. 1292, APPROVING PRELIMINARY
PLAT OF MT. PROSPECT ADDN. PART IV. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt
RES. 78-487, Bk. 52, pp. 1293-1296, APPROVING FINAL
PLAT OF MT. PROSPECT, ADDN. PART IV. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Council acknowledged recommendation of Plan-
ning & Zoning Comm. to deny prel. Planned Area Dev.
plan & plat of Court Hill -Scott Blvd., Part 7. City
Mgr. Berlin called attention to the request from
the applicant for Council consideration. This
discussion has been scheduled for informal session
of 11/20 with P&Z.
Public hearing was held on the proposed
ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance estab-
lishing special provisions for non -conforming uses,
non -conforming buildings &.non -conforming lots.
Public hearing was held on the proposal to
rezone property from R2 and CH zones to PC zone
(Lots 8 & 9, St. Mathias, 2nd Addn.) as- requested by
Hy -Vee Food Stores. Those appearing in favor of
the rezoning included:Ron Pearson, V:P. Hy -Vee
Food Stores; Jim Meyer, Hy -Vee; Dick Brown, Hilltop
D -X; Charles Ruppert; Gordon Bowman. Those
opposing: Bea & Herb Davis & Bill Gerhard. P&Z
representative Bob Ogeson appeared. Councilman
Erdahl stated that he was opposed.to the rezoning.
Public hearing was continued on the applica-
tion submitted by Wagner -Murphy Foundation to
rezone part of an 80 -acre tract of land from A2,
County Resort, to an M1 zone. Atty. Muller
appeared. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to
adopt RES. 78-488, Bk. 52, pp. 1297-1298,
RESOLUTION ANNEXING CERTAIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE
TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY.- Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Karen Weir,' representing .Protective Assn.
Tenants, and Paul McAndrew, for Univ. Student
Senate Housing Comm. discussed ad placed in Daily
Iowan by Apartment Assn. re hotel/motel tax, &
requested investigation. The City Mgr. explained
that the Council had directed the City Atty. to
prosecute if there were violations. Asst. Atty.
Ryan answered questions raised. Dale Barker & Tom
Latta appeared.
Asst. Atty. Angela Ryan explained the need for
the public hearing to consider revocation of the
beer license issued to Four Cushions, 18 S.
Clinton, & laws governing the procedure. Dennis
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Council. ActLvltLes Ellis, owner of Needs, described his problems. Kot
November 14, 1978 Flora, Johnson County Health Dept., outlined
Page S complaints they had received, action taken, and
possible solutions. Others appearing were Dr.
Charles deProsse, Chrm. Johnson County Board of
Health, & Ralph Taylor, City Plumbing Inspector
appeared. John Wakefield, owner of Four Cushions,
related his problems and efforts to correct them.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to continue
the public hearing for one week so that the Board of
Health & City could give another inspection.
Motion carried unanimously, 6/0.
Public hearing was held on the FY80 Community
Development Block Grant Proposals. Citizens
appearing regarding Housing for Transients
included: Lynda & Ray Raybour� Pat Meyer, &rang
Pam
Ramser, 'Human Needs Area,
Emergency, Shelter for victims of Spouse Abuse:
Ellen Flowers, Margaret McDowell; Roxie Haldeman,
Kristy Kissel, Dir. of Aid. & Alternatives for
Victims of SpouseAbuse,' who presented 'a statement;
Pam Ramser, JCRPC Human Needs; & letters from
Madeline Sutherland, Emily Paynter, Univ.; Karin
Ohrn, Univ. Appearing for Rape Victim Advocacy:
Jo Rabenold, Barb Robb, Jefri Provost, & Terry
Kelly. Linda McGuire, Women's Resource & Action
Center, and Ann Raschke; appeared regarding both
the Spouse Abuse & Rape' Victim Advocacy programs.
Don Doumakes discussed River City Co-op Housing;
Doris Bridgemen'for Johnson County Council on
Aging; & Mary Rock appeared for Minor Housing
Repair program for the handicapped & elderly.
Regarding Neighborhood Site Improvement, letter
from.Rev. Msgr. Cletus Madsen & petition from area
residents for alley paving was' received. -Pam
Ramser, JCRPC'called attention to the request from
the Assoc. of Retarded Citizens. Members of the
Committee on Community Needs were present & CDBG
Program Coordinator Julie Vann was present to
answer questions.
Public hearing was held on the Ordinance.
Vacating Capitol Street between Harrison St. &
Court St., to be used for a new County jail
facility, as recommended by the Planning & Zoning
Comm. Atty. Pat White, 1st Asst. County Atty. for
the Board: of Supervisors, outlined previous action
& proposals, noting that the Board preferred the
University property site. Citizens appearing
included Merle Trummel, Jeff Schabilion, Peter
Harstad, Susan Hancher, Maragaret Keyes, Gerry
Newsome, Harold Donnelly, Chrm. Board of Super-
visors; Ed Jennings, representing the University of
Iowa. Mayor Vevera noted that the University's
proposal was not favorable to a majority of the
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Councilmembers, but suggested a trade of College
Street, from Madison to Capitol instead of Capitol
St. This idea will be explored by the agencies
concerned.
Mayor Vevera announced four vacancies on the
Resources Conservation Comm. and four vacancies on
the Human Rights Commission, appointments to be
made at the 12/19/78 meeting.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to
approve construction in Highway 218 right-of-way
for construction of a sanitary sewer near Airline
Motel, by E.E. Dyer. Motion carried unanimously,
6/0.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to
adopt RES. -78-489, Bk. 52,-p. 1299, SETTING PARKING
RATES FOR THE IOWA CITY PARKING SYSTEM. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse
absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that
the.ORD. REPEALING CHAPTER 23-279 OF THE IOWA CITY
CODE OF ORD._ PERTAINING TO THE PARKING FUND, be
considered and given first- vote for passage.
Motion to consider carried, 6/0. Affirmative roll
call vote on first vote for passage; unanimous,
r1n dPPrnccP ahsent.
Moved by, Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that
the ORDINANCE RESTRICTING TRUCK TRAFFIC ON KIRKWOOD
AVE. be considered and given first vote for
passage. Tas Anthony appeared to discuss the 16
ton load limit. Motion to consider Ord. carried,
4/2, Roberts & Vevera voting 'no'. Roll call vote
on first vote for passage, 4/2, with the following
division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Erdahl,
Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Roberts, Vevera.
Absent: deProsse.
Movedby Balmer, seconded by Roberts,, to
adjourn to the Nov. 21, 1978 adjourned meeting at
1:00 P.M. for the sale of parking revenue bonds.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse
absent. Meeting adjourned, 11:45 P.M.
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 1 11/28/78
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 14, 1978
7:30 P.M.
Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 11/14/78, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret,
Roberts, Vevera. Absent: deProsse. Mayor Vevera presiding. Staff -
members present: Berlin, Stolfus, Ryan, Helling, Glaves, Vann. Minutes
tape-recorded on Reel N78-29, Side 1, 1 -end, & over to Side 2, 1-500.
Mayor Vevera proclaimed the day of November 16, 1978, as the day of
: The Great American Smokeout in Iowa City. Moved by Balmer, seconded by
Neuhauser, that the following items & recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented:
Approval .of Official Actions, reg., Council mtg., 10/31/78,
subj.', to correction, recomm. by City Clerk.
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Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Planning & Zoning Comm. -
11/2/78; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.=10/31/78; Committee on Community
Needs -10/18, 10/23, 10/26. & 11/1/78; Resources Conservation Comm.
10/10/78.
Permit Resolution, as recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 52: RES. 78-
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8-485, p. 1291, REFUNDING PORTION.OF'CIGARETTE PERMIT, DONUTLAND,
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N13.
Motion setting public hearing, 12/19/78: To accept comments
from `public regarding City's proposed application for federal
assistance under Sections 3 or 18 of Urban Mass Trans."Act,
Correspondence: Referred to City Mgr. for reply: ^ Comm. on
Community Needs, re need for traffic control on Sheridan Ave.;
Atty.Downer, representing Myrtle Ave. properties, concerning
proposed Melrose Ct. closure. Referred to Dept. Housing & Inspection
Serv., for reply;,'Ia. Public' Interest Research Group, re model
lease. City Atty. Hayek re workload priorities for Legal Dept.
Post cards from 9 individuals supporting allocation of $60,00O.for
Victims of Spouse Abuse.
Applications for use of, Streets.& Public Grounds: To move
camper to minipark on College St. to conduct radio marathon for
Gov. Lucas Square Fountain, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Moved'by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that ORO. 78-2930, Bk.
14, pp. 304-306, APPROVING REZONING OF TRACT OF LAND (MT. PROSPECT
ADON. PART IV) FROM R1A ZONE TO R1B AND R2 ZONES, as requested by
Wilbert Frantz & recommended by Planning & Zoning Comm., be passed
and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse
absent.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-486, Bk.
52, p. 1292, APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MT. PROSPECT ADDN. PART
IV, as approved by Planning & Zoning Comm. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-487,
Bk. 52, pp. 1293-1296, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF MT. PROSPECT, ADDN.
PART IV, as approved by Planning & Zoning Comm. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Council acknowledged recommendation of Planning & Zoning Comm.
to deny prel. Planned Area Dev, plan & plat of Court Hill -Scott
Blvd., Part 7. City Mgr. Berlin called attention to the request
from the applicant for Council consideration. This discussion has
been scheduled for informal session of 11/20 with P&Z.
- Public hearing was held on the proposed ordinance amending the
Zoning Ordinance establishing special provisions for non -conforming
uses, non -conforming buildings & non -conforming lots. There was no
one present to speak for or against the amendment.
Public hearing was held on the proposal torezone property
from R2 and CH zones to PC zone (Lots 8 & 9, St. Mathias, 2nd
Addn.) as requested by Hy -Vee Food Stores, as approved by the
Planning & Zoning ,Comm. Those appearing in favor of the rezoning
included: Ron Pearson, V.P. NY -Vee Food Stores; Jim Meyer, Hy -Vee
(noting their agreement to install turning lanes); Dick Brown,
Hilltop D -X; Charles Ruppert, 1406 N. Dubuque Road; Gordon Bowman,
1126 N. Dodge St. Those opposing: Bea & Herb Davis, 707 Kimball
Ave.; Bill Gerhard, 1109.Prairie du. Chien Rd. P&Z"representative
Bob Ogeson discussed the PC zone & neighborhood center designation
on Comprehensive Plan. Councilman Erdahl stated that he was opposed
to the rezoning.
. 'Public hearing was continued on the application submitted by
Wagner -Murphy Foundation to rezone part of an 80 -acre tract of land
from A2, County Resort, to an Ml zone. Atty. Muller advised that
restrictive covenants had been placed on the property to restrict
use of the property. The pond area was withdrawn from the,applica-
tion. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 78-488,
Bk. 52, pp. 1297-1298, RESOLUTION ANNEXING CERTAIN DESCRIBED REAL
ESTATE TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, as approved by Planning & Zoning
Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/O, deProsse absent.
Karen Weir, 224h S. Linn, representing Protective Assn. Tenants,
and Paul McAndrew, 332 Hawkeye, for Univ. Student Senate Housing Comm.
discussed ad placed in Daily Iowan by. Apartment Assn. re hotel/motel
tax, & requested investigation. The City Mgr. explained that the
Council had directed the City Atty. to prosecute if there were viola
tions. Asst. Atty. Ryan answered questions raised. Dale Barker
Bon -Aire, & Tom Latta, 302 Melrose Ave., appeared. , 299
Asst. Atty. Angela Ryan explained the need for the public hearing
-to consider revocation of the beer license issued to Four Cushions, 18
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S. Clinton, & laws governing the procedure. Dennis Ellis, owner of
Needs, described his problems. Kot Flora, Johnson County Health Dept.,
outlined complaints they had received, action taken, and possible
solutions. Others appearing were Dr. Charles deProsse, Chrm. Johnson
County Board of Health, & Ralph Taylor, City Plumbing Inspector. John
Wakefield, owner of Four Cushions, related his problems and efforts to
correct them, advising that he had poured a plastic floor. Moved by
Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to continue the public hearing for one week
so that the Board of Health & City could give another inspection:
Motion carried unanimously, 6/0.
Public hearing was held on the FY80 Community Development Block
Grant Proposals. Recommendations from the Committee on Community Needs
and from the staff as included in the 11/9 packet were noted. Citizens
appearing regarding Housing for Transients included: Lynda & Ray Raybourn,
2614 Wayne Ave.; Pat Meyer, 911 E. Washington; & Pam Ramser, Human Needs'
Area, JCRPC. Concerning Emergency Shelter for victims of Spouse Abuse:
Ellen Flowers, 1015 Muscatine Ave.; Margaret McDowell, 118 E. Court;
Roxie Haldeman, 221 S. Lucas; Kristy Kissel, Dir. of Aid & Alternatives
for Victims of Spouse Abuse, who presented a statement; Pam Ramser,
JCRPC Human Needs; & letters from Madeline Sutherland, 2230 Davis St.;
Emily Paynter, Univ.; Karin Ohrn, Univ. Appearing for Rape Victim
Advocacy: .Jo Rabenold, 1617 N. Johnson; Barb Robb, 823 Ronalds; Jefri
Provost, 924 E. Market; Terry Kelly, 924 E. Market. Linda McGuire,
Women's Resource & Action Center, and Ann Raschke, 1217 Rochester,
appeared regarding both the Spouse Abuse& Rape Victim Advocacy programs.
Don Doumakes, 302 Melrose, discussed River City Co-op Housing; Doris
Bridgeman, for Johnson County Council on Aging; & Mary Rock, 614 E.
Washington, appeared for Minor Housing Repair program for the handicapped
& elderly. Regarding Neighborhood Site Improvement, letter from Rev.
Msgr. Cletus Madsen, 618 E. Davenport, & petition from area residents
for alley paving was received. Pam Ramser, JCRPC, called attention to
the request from the Assoc. of Retarded Citizens. Members of the Committee
on Community Needs were present & CDBG Program Coordinator Julie Vann
was present to answer questions. Council will discuss the proposals at
their informal meeting on Dec. 4th.
Public hearing was held on the Ordinance Vacating Capitol Street
between Harrison St. & Court St., to be used for new County jail
facility, as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Comm. Atty. Pat
White, 1st Asst. County Atty, for the Board of Supervisors, outlined
previous action & proposals, noting that the Board preferred the University
property site. Citizens appearing included Merle Trummel, 314 E. Benton;
Jeff Schabilion, 1503 Sheridan; Peter Harstad, 9 Caroline Ct.; Susan
Hancher, 127 Grove; Margaret Keyes, 306 Ferson Ave.; Gerry Newsome, 127
Ferson; Harold Donnelly, Chrm. Board of Supervisors,; Ed Jennings,
representing the University of Iowa. Mayor Vevera noted that the Univer-
sity's proposal was not favorable to a majority of the Councilmembers,
but suggested a trade of College Street, from Madison to Capitol,instead
of Capitol St. This idea will be explored by the agencies concerned.
Mayor Vevera announced four vacancies on the Resources Conservation
Comm. and four vacancies on the Human Rights Commission, appointments to
be made at the 12/19/78 meeting.
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City Mgr. Berlin stated that Iowa City had received an 'A' rating
on the parking revenue bonds, and reminded Council of the Tues. 11/21
adjourned meeting at 1:00 P.M. for the sale of the bonds.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to approve construction in
Highway 218 right-of-way for construction of a sanitary sewer near
Airline Motel, by E.E. Dyer, as recommended by Public Works. Motion
carried unanimously, 6/0.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-489, Bk.
j 52, p..1299, SETTING PARKING RATES FOR THE IOWA CITY PARKING SYSTEM.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/O; deProsse absent. The. City
Mgr. will report to Council on the City policy for employee parking
rates.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ARD. REPEALING
CHAPTER 23-279 OF THE IOWA CITY CODE OF ORD. PERTAINING TO THE PARKING
FUND, be considered and given first vote`.for'passage Motion to consider
carried; 6/0. Affirmative roll cal 1. vote on first vote for passage,
unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE RESTRICTING
TRUCK TRAFFIC ON:KIRKWOOD AVE. be considered and given first vote for
passage. Tas Anthony, 1004 Kirkwood Ave., appeared to discuss the 16
- ton:load`tlimit. Motion to consider Ord. carried, 4/2, Roberts &.Vevera
voting 'no'.Roll call vote on first vote for passage, 4/2; with the
following division of vote: Ayes:' Balmer,` Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret.
Nays: Roberts, Vevera. .Absent: deProsse.
i .Moved by.Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn to the Nov. 21,
'1978 adjourned meeting at 1:00 P.M. for the sale of parking revenue.
bonds. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Meeting adjourned, 11:45 P.M.
ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
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Iowa City Council, adjourned session,
11/21/78, 1:00 P.M. at Civic Center.
Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse,
Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl,
Perret. Mayor Vevera presiding.
Mayor Vevera opened the meeting for the
purpose of receipt of bids for the sale of
$5,200,000 Parking Facilities Revenue Bonds. Three
sealed bids were received and not opened. There
were no oral bids.
Consultant Paul Speer recommended award of the
bid to Wauterlek & Brown. :'Moved, by Balmer,' -
seconded: by Roberts, to:adopt RES.`.78-490,:Bk1.51,' 1
pp. 1300-1303, DIRECTING SALE OF $5,200,000 PARKING
FACILITIES REVENUE.BONDS::to Wauterlek & Brown at a i
net interest rate of 6:5803575%. Affirmative 'roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl & Perret absent.
Moved by Neuhauser,seconded by Roberts, to
f return :the checks of the. unsuccessful- bidders.'
Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
Moved :by Roberts, "seconded by Balmer, to
adjourn the meeting, 1:20 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously, 5/0.
A more complete description of Council activi
ties is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK 12/5/78.
} Submitted for publication on 11/30/78.
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NOVEMBER 21, 1978
1:00 P.M.
Iowa City Council, adjourned session, 11/21/78, 1:00 P.M. at Civic
Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer; deProsse, Neuhauser, Roberts,
Vevera. Absent: Erdahl, Perret. Mayor Vevera presiding. Minutes, .
tape-recorded on Reel 78-29, Side 2, 500-530. Present were Paul Speer &
iLawrence Rimmer, bond consultants from Paul Speer & Associates. Staff
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present: Berlin, Stolfus, Vitosh.
Mayor Vevera opened the meeting for the purpose of receipt of bids
for the sale of $5,200,000 Parking Facilities Revenue Bonds. Three
sealed bids were received and not opened. There were no oral bids.
Oral bidding was closed.
Sealed bids were opened and read as follows: Net Interest Rater
NI Carleton D.Beh Co., Des, Moines 6.7971%
John Nuveen & Co., Inca & Assoc., Chicago 6.645893%
Wauterlek & Brown, Chicago, & Miller & 6.5803575%
Schroeder Municipals, Inc., & Associates,
Minnbapolis
Consultant Paul Speer recommended award of the bid to Wauterlek &
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Brown, .Chicago, 'Illinois. : Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to
J adopt RES. 78-490, Bk 51, pp..1300-1303, ,DIRECTING SALE OF $5,200,000
PARKING FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS to Wauterlek & Brown, Chicago, Ill., at
' a net interest rate of 6.5803575%. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
5/0, Erdahl & Perret absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to return the checks of
the unsuccessful bidders. - Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adjourn the meeting, 1:20,
P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
ROBERT A. VEVE A, MAYOR
ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/21/78, 7:30
P.M. at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present:
Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret,
Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Perret: Mayor Vevera
presiding.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that
the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
j adopted as presented;
Approval of off. Actions, reg. Council
mtg.; 11/7/78, subj:,to correction, recomm. by.
City Clerk.
i Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Library
Bd. .Trustees -10/26/78; Airport . Comm.-
10/19/78;'Riverfront Comm. -11/1/78; Resources
Conserv.Comm.-10/24/78;.United Action Youth
Bd.-9/27 & 10/18/78.
Permit Resolutions, recomm. _by City
Clerk, Bk. 51:. RES. 78-491, p. 1304,
I APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT, & RES. 78-492,
i p. 1305, SUNDAY SALES for Downtowner Conoco,
Inc. RES. 78-493, p. 1306, APPROVING CLASS C
LIQUOR: CONTROL LICENSE for Walt'.s. RES. 78-
494; p.`1307; APPROVING CLASS C,LIQUOR CONTROL
LICENSE for The Annex.'; RES. 78-495,` p.` 1308,
TO REFUND BEER PERMIT to Godfather's Pizza.
Motions adopted: To accept abstract of
election issues,..Library and:Hotel/Motel Tax,
from Johnson Co. Commissioner of Election. To
.set public, hearing, 12/5/78,, 3:00 P.M. in
Council Chambers. for 'City, Manager; to receive
public input regarding General Revenue Sharing
Funds.
Resolutions Adopted,, Bk. 51: RES. 78
496, p. . 1309,:.' ACCEPTING STORM SEWER'
IMPROVEMENTS IN WESTWINDS SUBD., RES. 78-497,
p. 1310, ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING
PAVING STORM SEWER & OTHER .INCIDENTALS, ON
MORMON TREK BLVD.
Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for
reply: Letters from Univ. of,Ia. Student
Senate & Protective Assn. for Tenants re ad in
Daily Iowan about proposed hotel/motel tax.
Oaknoll Bd. Directors re proposed closing of
Melrose Ct. J. Nolan re proposed truck
embargo on Kirkwood Ave. P. Harstad, Ia.
State Historical Dept, re vacation of Capitol
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etween
November 21, 1978 Grob. on bridge on Hwy. Bypass
Gilbert & Riverside. Memos from Traffic Engr.
page 2 re stop sign at ,Clinton St. & Court St. and re
parking prohibition on Maggard St.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret
absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that
the ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORD. BY ESTABLISHING
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR NON -CONFORMING USES, NON-
CONFORMING BUILDINGS, AND NONCONFORMING LOTS be
considered and given first vote for passage.
Motion to consider carried, 6/0. Affirmative roll
call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 6/O;
Perret absent. 11
seconded by Balmer, that
Moved by Neuhauser,
the ORDINANCE REZONING LOTS 8 & 9, - ST. 'MATHIAS, 2ND
ADDN. (as requested by Hy-Vee";Stores) FROM R2 AND
CH ZONES TO 'PC ZONE be considered and given first
votelfor passage. 'Motion to consider carried,
6/0,
.'call vote on first vote for
Perret absent. Roll
passage, with the following division of vote:
Ayes: Neuhauser, Roberts, Balmer. Nays:
deProsse, Erdahl Abstain:Vevera. Absent:
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Perret. After discussion of ,basis for Veverhis
conflict of interest, the City'Atty. advised him
that according to the information presented, he did
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nothave a conflict of interest. Vevera asked to
not-have
er'e no objections'from the Attorney
revote On, roll
or Councilmembers. call,on first vote for
'aye', changing the vote to 4/2,
passage. ,.
City<Mgr. Berlin explained the correction to
the 'legal' description , needed to delete ,k of the
county ;road ;in the proposed annexation of Wagner -
Murphy Foundation Property.'',. Moved by deProsse,
seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-498, Bk.
51 pp. 1311-1312, ANNEXING CERTAIN DESCRIBED REAL
ESTATE TO ,THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, in roll
place'of Res.-
78-488 adopted on Nov.' 14;'1978. Affirmative
call vote unanimous; 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by
Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the ORDINANCE
REZONING WAGNER-MURPHY FOUNDATION TRACT OF LAND
FROM A2,' COUNTY RESORT, TO Mi ZONE, be considered
and given first vote for passage. Motion to
consider carried, 6/O. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous,'6/0, Perret absent.
''Moved by'Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that
the ORDINANCE VACATING CAPITOL STREET BETWEEN
HARRISON ST. & COURT ST. be considered and given
first vote for passage. Motion to consider
carried, 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote on first
vote for passage, unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
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Public hearing was held on the application
land
November 21, 1978 submitted by A. Greb to rezone
awest t VFW Club
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located south of Hwy. 6 Bypass
« rro >nna_ as approved by P&Z Comm.
Trona UP I -P- w -- -_.._, _.
Kevin Gleaves discussed his views re necessity
and problems of the Airport.
Public hearing was continued on the consider-
ation to revoke the Beer License issued to Four
Cushions. Johnson Co. Health Dept. representative
Kot Flora gave a summation of activities to date.
Dennis Ellis and John Wakefield were present for
discussion. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by
deProsse, to continue the public hearing for two
weeks so that a final resolution of the problem can
be made. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0.
Mayor,Vevera advised that the appointment to
the Board of Electrical Exam iners•& Appeals will be
readvertised.
City Mgr. Berlin presented, the following
resolution. "Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl,
to adopt RES. '78-.499, Bk." 51;' pp. 1313-1315,
AUTHORIZING `EXECUTION. OF AN AGREEMENT TO SELL
CLINTON .STREET MODULARS, E, N, & o. to Scheetz
Building & Equipment,, Inc. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
City Atty. Hayek"presented the following two,
resolutions. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by
deProsse, to adopt RES. 78-500, Bk. 51, pp. 1316
1318," AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
j ACCEPTANCE OF `LETTER FROM OLD CAPITOL ASSOCIATES
REQUESTING PERMISSION To TAKE POSSESSION OF URBAN
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RENEWAL DISPOSITION PARCELS 83/1 & 84/1 IN IOWA
CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Perret^absent. '.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to
adoptRES.` 78-501, .Bk. 51,- pp. '1319-1321,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND.CLERK TO ATTEST A
CERTIFICATE 'OF COMPLIANCE' PERTAINING TO URBAN
RENEWAL 'PARCEL 64/1. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/O, Perret absent.
City .Attorney Hayek, -and City Clerk Stolfus
distributed the recodifled Municipal Code for Iowa
cilmembers. Hayek thanked the City
City to the Coun
Clerk, and her staff and Asst. Atty. Robert Bowlin
for their hours'of work spent on, this project, &
Council for their funding of the.project. to adopt
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts,
RES. 78-502, Bk. 51, p. 1322, AMENDING SALARIES AND
COMPENSATION FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL AND PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS
POSITION CHANGES in two divisions of Public Works.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret
absent.
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offlvinl ActlnnH Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to
Novemhvr 7.1, 1778 adopt RES. 787503, Bk. 51, p.. 1323, AUTHORIZING THE
Pnµn h CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS AND OBTAIN
OPTIONS ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES for Public Housing
Units. Affirmative roll call vote, 4/2, with
following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser,
Roberts, deProsse, Erdahl. Nays: Vevera, Balmer.
Absent: Perret.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A
RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION FOR
THE HIGHWAY ill IMPROVEMENT. After discussion of
city responsibility for accessses, it was moved by
deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to defer action on
the .Resolution. for ..two_weeks, staff to provide
further information. Motion carried unanimously,
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to
adopt RES. ;78-504, Bk. 51, pp. 1324-1327, APPROVING
"OFFICIAL STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM" (Five -Year
Comprehensive) for. IDOT. Affirmative roll call
vote, unanimous,.6/0, Perret absent:
Moved by Balmer,' seconded by Roberts, that
ORDINANCE; REPEALING CHAPTER 23-279 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF IOWA.CITY,'PERTAINING TO THE PARKING
METER FUND, be considered and given second vote for
passage.,.,.Motion.to;consider carried unanimously,
6/0. Affirmativeroll call vote on second vote for
i passage, unanimous, 6/0,'Perret absent.._
Moved by Erdahl; 'seconded 'by deProsse, that
ORDINANCE RESTRICTING TRUCK TRAFFIC ON KIRKWOOD
AVENUE be considered and given second vote for
passage. Motion to consider carried unanimously,
6/0. Affirmative roll call vote, 4/2, with ,the
following division of vote: Ayes: Balmer,
deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser.. Nays:_ Roberts,
Vevera. Absent: Perret.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by deProsse, to
adjourn.�the meeting, 8:35 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, -
A-more.complete description of Council activi- '
ties is on file in office of the City Clerk.
s/ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY.CLERK 12/5/78
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 21, 1978
7:30 P.M.
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 11/21/78, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser,
Perrot,Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Perrot. Mayor Vevera presiding.
Staffinembers present: Berlin, Hayek, Stolfus, Helling, Boothroy, Glaves.
Minutes tape-recorded on Reel N78-29, Side 2, 527-1385.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items
and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as presented:
Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 11/7/78, subj. to
correction, recomm. by City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Library Bd. Trustees
10/26/78; Airport Comm. -10/19/78; Riverfront Comm. -11/1/78; Resources
Conserv:'Comm.=10/24/78; United Action Youth Bd.-9/27& 10/18/78.
Permit Resolutions, recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 51: RES. 78-
491, p 1304,' APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT, & RES. 78-492, p.
! Inc., . UN105DE. Burlington. RES. 78 -493, -Jay Service p. 1306, APPROVINGrCLASScC,
LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE for W. Poggenpohl dba/Walt s, 928 Maiden
Lane. RES. 78-494,'p. 1307, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR CONTROL
LICENSE for First Ave. Lounge dba/The Annex, 819 First Ave. RES.
78-495,p. 1308, TO REFUNO1EER:PERMIT to Triangle Investments Inc.
dba/Godfather's Pizzas 531 Hwy. 1 West.
Motions adopted:.: To accept abstract of election issues,
Library and`Hotel/Mot*l Tax, from Johnson Co. Commissioner of
Election. To set public hearing 12/5/78, 3:00 P.M..in,Council
Chambers for City, Manager to receive public input regarding General
Revenue Sharing"FundsE
Resolutions Adopted, Bk. 51: RES. 78.496, p. 1309, ACCEPTING
STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN WESTWINDS.SUBD. RES. 78-497, p. 1310,
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS. INCLUDING PAVING=
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
As Item 3.a was discussed at informal meeting, this consideration
of the prel. PAD plan & plat of Court Hill -Scott Blvd. Part 7, was
deleted from the agenda.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING
ZONING ORD. BY ESTABLISHING SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR NON -CONFORMING USES,
NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS, AND NON -CONFORMING LOTS be considered and
given first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 6/0. Affirma-
tive roll call vote on first vote for passage unanimous, 6/0, Perret
absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, that the ORDINANCE REZONING
LOTS.8 & 9, ST. MATHIAS,. 2ND ADON. (as:requested by Hy -Vee Stores) FROM
R2 AND CH ZONES TO PC ZONE be considered and given first vote for passage.
Motion to consider carried, 6/0, Perret absent. Roll call vote on first'
vote for passage,:3/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes:
Neuhauser,,Roberts, Balmer. Nays: deProsse, Erdahl. .Abstain: Vevera.
Absent:- Perret.,, After. discussion of,basis ,for Vevera's,conflict of
interest, the City Atty. advised him that according to the information
presented, he, did not have a conflict of: interest.,.Vevera asked to
revote; there were no objections from the Attorney or Councilmembers.
On roll call, Vevera voted.'aye', changing the.vote to 4/2, on first
vote for, passage.,
City Mgr. Berlin explained the correction to the legal description
needed to delete � of the county road in the proposed annexation of
.,,Wagner -Murphy Foundation property. Moved by: deProsse,iseconded by
Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-498, Bk.,51,:.pp. 1311-1312, ANNEXING CERTAIN
DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, in place of Res. '78-488
adopted on Nov. 14, 1978. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Perret absent. Moved.by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts,: that the ORDINANCE
REZONING WAGNER-MURPHY FOUNDATION TRACT'OF LAND FROM A2,.000NTY RESORT,
TO M1.ZONE, be considered and.given first vote for passage. Motion to
consider carried, 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote•unanimous, 6/0,'
Perret 'absent. Both annexation and rezoning were approved by P&Z Comm.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the ORDINANCE VACATING
CAPITOL STREET BETWEEN HARRISON ST. &,COURT ST. be considered and given
first vote for passage. Motion to consider carried, 6/0. Affirmative
roll call vote on first vote for passage, unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
Resolution conveying the street to the County should be done after
vacation of .the street, depending on final solution of the problem.
- Public hearing was held on the application submitted by A. Greb to
rezone a tract of land located south of Hwy.,6 Bypass and west of VFW
Club from CH zone to C2.zone, as approved by P&Z Comm.. No one was
present to speak for or against the rezoning.
Kevin Gleaves, 2 Riverside Court, discussed, his views re necessity
and problems of the Airport.
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November 21, 1978
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Public hearing was continued on the consideration to revoke the
Beer License issued to Four Cushions, 18 S. Clinton St. Johnson Co.
Health Deptrepresentative Kot Flora gave a summation of activities to
date. Dennis Ellis and John Wakefield were present for discussion.
Neuhauser,
that aoned finalbresolution,
esoluti ndeProsse�of theto ntinue problemhcanubeihearing
made.
Motion carried unanimously, 6/0.
Mayor Vevera advised that the appointment to the Board of Electrical
Examiners & Appeals will be readvertised.
Neuhauser pointed out that she will be attending, at her own expense,
not representing Iowa City, the National League of Cities Convention at
St. Louis. Balmer suggested that it would be a good idea for the Council
Legislative Committee to meet with the State Legislators, and request
from Staff issues they are interested in. He also reported on joint
Human Services meetings held by the City, County & United Way. Additional
material will be provided by Linda Schreiber.: The deletions in the
Block 83 Parking Garage were noted, & Glaves was present to answer
questions
City Mgr. Berlin presented the following resolution. Moved by
deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 78-499, Bk. 51, pp. 1313-
1315, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT TO SELL CLINTON STREET
i MODULARS, E,, N, & 0. to Scheetz Building & Equipment, Inc. Affirmative
j roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
jI City Atty. Hayek presented the following two.resolutions. Moved by
Neuhauser, seconded -by deProsse, to adopt RES. 78-500, Bk. 51, pp. 1316-
1318, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ACCEPTANCE OF LETTER FROM
OLD CAPITOL ASSOCIATES REQUESTING PERMISSION TO TAKE POSSESSION OF URBAN
RENEWAL DISPOSITION PARCELS 83/1 & 84/1 IN IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll
call
unanimous,
letpHhNnout
the WashingtonStParkng Lotwoudremainoentru ewYear'sDay.
Some urban renewal parcels have items to, be resolved, but none are
unsolvable or significant problems, he stated.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-501, Bk.
51, pp. 1319-1321, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CLERK TO ATTEST A
ACERTIFICATE ffirmative roll callANCEvote unanimous,ERTAINING TO URBAN EAL 6/0, PerretabsentCEL 64/1.
City Attorney Hayek and City Clerk Stolfus distributed the recodified
Municipal Code for Iowa City to the Councilmembers. Hayek thanked the
City Clerk and her staff and Asst: Atty. Robert Bowlin for their hours
of work spent on this project, & Council for their funding of the project.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-502, Bk. 51,
p. 1322, AMENDING SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL AND
ADMtwoIdivisionsEofEPublicLAND WorksPROAffi'rmativeVrooll call vote CHANGES unanimous,
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unanimous,
6/0, Perret absent.
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Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-503, Bk.
51, p. 1323, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS AND
OBTAIN OPTIONS ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES for Public Housing Units. Affirma-
tive roll call vote, 4/2, with following division of vote: Ayes:
Neuhauser, Roberts, deProsse, Erdahl. Nays: "Vevera, Balmer. Absent:
Perret.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN A RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION FOR
THE HIGHWAY N1 IMPROVEMENT. After discussion of city responsibility for
accessses, it was moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to defer
action on the Resolution for two weeks, staff to provide further informa-
tion. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse,,to adopt RES. -78-504, Bk.
51, pp. 1324-1327, APPROVING "OFFICIAL STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM"
(Five -Year Comprehensive) for IDOT..,Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
_6/0, P,erret absent..
Moved by Balmer,seconded by Roberts, that ORDINANCE REPEALING
CHAPTER 23-279 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, PERTAINING TO THE
PARKING METER FUND„ be considered and given second.vote for passage..
f Motion to consider carried unanimously, 6/0. Affirmative roll call vote
I on second vote for passage, unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by deProsse, that ORDINANCE RESTRICTING
TRUCK TRAFFIC ON KIRKWOOD AVENUE be considered and given second vote for
passage., Motion to consider carried unanimously, 6/0. Affirmative roll
�I call vote,.4/2, with the'fol,lowing division of vote: Ayes:. ,Balmer, .
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f diProsse,"Erdahl; Neuhauser. Nays: Roberts,' Vevera.';'Absent: Perret.
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Moved by Erdahl, seconded by deProsse, to adjourn the -meeting, 8:35
iP.M. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0.
ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
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INFORMAL COUNCIA, DISCUSSION
NOVEMBER 13, 1978,
INFORMAL COUNCIL, DISCUSSION: November. 1.3, 1978, 1:30 P.M. in
the Conference Room at the Civic Center.Mayor Robert
Vevera presiding.
C0UNCT.I,MEMI31iRS PRESENT: Ncuhauser, Balmer, Roberts, Vevera,
Erdahl, Perret (1:35 PM). Absent: deProsse. -
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: 'Berlin, Stolfus,.Hellinp, claves; Bowlin,
Schmeiser, Boothroy, Plastino, Ryan, Mose, Vann, Kraft,,Vitosh
TAPE-RECORDED on Reel #78-28, Side 1, 1 -end & over 'to Side 2,
1-290;
1 STATUS OF PARKING RAMP CONTRACT
173915,-
1. Atty. Hayek reviewed the status of the.situation
re contract with Viggo Jensen, calling, attention
to,the, languagetyped in on the bid, form by"Jensen,
concerning., scheduling,.` The.contractor did not want
to voluntarily, remove this language. Staff recom
mended 'revoking the contract & awarding_, it to the
next highest bidder, Knutson.
2. Atty. Tucker was present representing the contractor.
3. Stnff'was directed to meet with the contractor to,
review :;cheduling and construction methods,' Tues.'"
TRANSIT:DRAWING 395-420
E. Transit, Supt. Mose was present for .the drawing of;_;
names for ten free passes.
PLANNING& 7.ONING APPLICATIONS 420-650 .
Mount Pros ect'IV, if legal papers are presented; three
!'3.tems,on apen a can be considered,
Court 'Hill -Scott Blvd. VII The applicant is requesting,
Council consideration, so a meeting will be scheduled at
informal session to discuss this item with the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
H -Vee Stores, Rezoning, to PC
F exi > ty of position of red dot on Comprehensive
Plan discussed .
Public Hearing on rezoning Wapner -Murphy Foundation area.,
1. Agenda corrected to read pop area not pave area).
2. Howlin explained legal concerns with agreement, which'
will be executed before Res. is adopted.
AGENDA & COUNCIL BUSINESS 650-860
. City Clerk pointed out that the Tues. formal meeting
would need to be adjourned to 11/21/78 at 1:00 P.M.
for consideration of proceedings for sale of bonds.
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AGENDA & COUNCIL BUSINESS CONT_.
2. City Mgr. Berlin reported thnt the IDOT had agreed to
eliminate any reference to PW 518 in the agreement
regarding right-of-way for. Ilwy. 1, from Hwy. 6 to City
limits. Council will review the plans at informal
session.
3. Berlin stated that Council goals and concerns would be
reviewed with Chairpersons of the Boards & Commissions
at the Wednesday night meeting, as well as their goals
and concerns.
4. He also gave further explanation of the memo on employ-
ment of CETA persons.
5. After discussion of Ryan's memo concerning, the hotel/motel
tax ad placed b•y the Apartment Association, Council agreed
that the City Attorney should decide if there is a
violation & if there is, to proceed.
6. In the memofrom Mose re,UMTA grant, the word.lreplace'
was used. Berlin stated that it should be''back-up',
Lservice.
7. In Item 12, the name of the motel should be 'Airline'.
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CAPITOL STREET VACATION FOR JAIL FACILITY
860-1625
1. 1st Asst. County Atty. White was present to bring Council
this issue. He presented a -draft
up-to-date regarding
of a potential agreement between the City, County and
University. The County's position is that the land the
University is offering is preferable for their'p ojeCt.
2. Architect. Roland Wehner, Richard Gibson represen ng
University, Jeff Schabilion, Margaret Keyes, Doug „Edmonds.,
contributed to the discussion.
3. It was suggested that the County & University work out a.
solution, as a majority of the Council, did not agree.to.
the trade for Capitol St. as green -space for the Univ.'..
1625-1740
TRUCK EMBARGO ON KIRKWOOD
1. Plastino & Brachtel were present to interpret the
provisions of the Ord. proposed. It was noted that
the embargo will not be in effect when the intersection
project on Gilbert St. is started.
2. Roberts & Vevera advised that they would not vote for
the embargo.
5'PI1 YEAR CDBG RECOMMENDATIONS with Committee on
`c;ommuni.Cy Nee s-Coor inator Vann -PPD Dir. Kraft
1. After the public hearing, Council will decide on
programs for the 5th year.
2. Neuhauser clarified her request re
land at
tsCentral
Jr.High, she meant only purchase
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3. Council discussed programs previously funded which
did not materialize. Staff to report on regulations
regarding money still to be received from urban
renewal; and its use.
4. Housing Rehab program viability discussed by Kucharzak.
5. Council requested same level of enforcement for housing
inspection for FY80.
6. Neighborhood Site Project funding as divided into 4
ureas, noted. Traffic is one major problem mentioned..
Request for stop -sign on Sheridan Ave. discussed.
Impact of Court St. on Sheridan will be assessed after -Side 2 -
Muscatine bridge finished.
7. '_Spouse Abuse Sheller -possible rehab of house already 1-
on the market. Also a County problem. In
for
funding support should be provided.
8. ` Transient Shelter -Discussion of issues same as for Spouse
Abuse. Problems caused by University & Veteran 'a Hospitals. '
Mayor Vevera voiced Council's appreciation for the work done by
the Committee.
PARKING RATE CHANGES (47-57)
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1. Vitosh was present to answer questions regarding the parking
rate changes and receipting of overtime parking revenue
into the parking fund, as previously Council had decided
to implement this change when the ramp opened,
2''The majority of Council was favorable to implementing,
the 'change the .first of the ,year (1979).
LMeeting adjourned, 5:40 PM.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
NOVEMBER 20, 1978
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: November 20, 1978, 2:05 PM in the
Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera
presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser,
Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Ferret.
i STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stoifus, Helli% Schmeiser, Kraft
Roothroy, Siders, Plastino, Vitosh, Jones, Keck, Heaton, Vann
TAPE-RECORDED on Reel N78-28, Side 2, 490 -End, $ Reel 78-30,
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.SESSION Tape-recorded on Tape #13, Side 1, 73571120.
Seydel Fi Kucharzak present. 1:30 P.M.
—Moved by Kucrosse, seconded by Roberts,to adjourn to executive
i session to discuss public housing sites. .Affirmative roll
call vote.unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Neuhauser,
seconded by Roberts,to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously,
6/0,12:05 PM.
APPLICATIONS 'TO PLANNING fI ZONING 490-920
1. Court Hill -Scott Blvd. PAD
op icant.requeste ouncil.consideration after
denial by PFIZ.` Jane Jakobsen,.P$Z`Commissioner,,
related P$Z's concerns re access to Scott Blvd.
f, neighbors concerns, regarding traffic impact.
Larry Schnittjer represented Hallmark•.Developers.
Appropriate right-of-way 'allowance was discussed
i in relation to the Comprehensive Plan, for Scott
Blvd.,;„A majority of Councilmembers did not'favor
access on>Scott, -the staff FI developer to work
out street concerns.
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2. HY-Vee Rezoning
Will'ta e a simple majority vote to approve re-
zoning, as Council is not over-riding PFIZ vote.
3. Wa ner-Mur h ,Foundation Annexation
As t >s property inclu es 1 2'o -a county road,
an amended resolution will bepresented which
will delete the road &,,leave it to the County.
Council concurred with the amendment.
4. Vacation of Ca itol Street
ounc will g ve the first reading of the Ord.
AGENDA FI COUNCIL BUSINESS 920-960
1. Additional information will be prepared for Council
explaining the raise in rates for parking.
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2. City Mgr. Berlin advised that Old Capitol Assoc.
would leave the major parking lot open until
after Christmas. (Block 83/84). It was suggested
that the public be given the present status of
urban renewal.
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3. Berlin also advised that the parking lot attendants
were distributing the material concerning the $2.50
charge to every parker.
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Leonard Balcom, Dist. Materials Engineer,&, Richard
Kautz, Resident Construction Engr.,represented IDOT.
They discussed the scope of the'project,-the timing
and land acquisition.. This project is scheduled
for 181-182. They requested that during -construction
that there be no left turns at the' -218/6/1 -intersection
east on Hwy 6.
2., lie explained that the agreement probably gives the....
7DOT the right to buy right-of-way for City streets..
They have acquired approximately 75% of the land,
and will build the extension of Sunset St. Council
requested information re land acquired within the
City limits.
1460
- Bul)c,ETING FOR MOTOR IZI'',D EQ11IPhIENT OPERATING COSTS AND 1460-1475
RE LACEMF.NT IN`F
1. Plastino f, Vitosh memo, 11/16/78,noted.
2. Councilmembers concurred with the ,solutions presented.
FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THECITY 1475 End
Reel, 78-30 Side 1, 1 50
1. Vitosh report, 11/15/78,n6ted..,
2. Vitosh, Jones, Keck, Heaton present.
3. Management By Objectives, Finance Dept. report,,
i discussed re use of.,handicapped parking ,$.
procedure for employee counting of transit fares.
4. In discussion of Special Assessment Funds, Vitosh
recommended eliminating, the working capital.
!' S. Trust $Agency -Discussion of.transit.funding, and
11 request that associated costs be provided for
Council to analyze. ,Berlin advised that the State
is now funding only the deficit in transit.
6. Vitosh recommended taking out the deficit in Equip-
ment Maintenance by transferring General Funds .to
zero out the net deficit. Staff was directed to
investigate taking a percentage for charge hack to
water and sewer enterprise funds,, also to apportion
some Road Use Tax funds. Total cost of Sewer Plant
and River Corridor Sewer, $12,000,000. The city's
grant has been allocated by Dept. of. Environmental
Quality.
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7.
Refuse Collection recommendation ossib raise
y P
t, zeroing out year-end deficit, p
hack in General Fund.
refuse collection & Gilbert/
-Asphalt Resurfacing Proj•
8.
Road lise Tax but
Bower signal were not funded in bond issue,
be used. plastino
add'1 road use tax recd will
the amount left over this year to be used
wants
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For FY80.
�withhGRS,nbecauseus
Sharing monies
3 9.
General Revenue
not fund.in„ Aid to Agencies
the
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ly of
of Federal restrictions on use of monies, and
the agencies. City
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r1000.
cost anextra
court overlay cheec
Park tennis ck
Mgrto
statiis of ventilation project. - ra`ected 6/30/79
how the p ]
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General Fund-Vitosh explained
of $270.837 had bropnr.
ending balance terending
advised that $700;000 was an appd
the next year.
balance needed for the 1st quarter of
en sthatewhen
ll..Coceednrof
thesbondiasked
ed was notedtorVitoshh
are contemplated that.she
new expanded programs ems in
rany
there are
be.contacted to see if
the suggestion
Several agreedroyal.
financing, first. The Rec.
that there be a Finance stamp of app re
GRS funds.
sData
parking lot might be purchased with
fees (refuse, transit, rensubd.)
increase in user
mentione d. Property tax limit information will be
Vitosh asked for approva
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available at budget time.
transfers reested'. Neuhauser objected
qu
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of the three
to refuse collection transfer. Policy for overwidth
be discussed later.
paving funding for arterials to
HIGHLANDER'LIFT STATION -discussion deferred to -later -date.
50-415
I NORTHSIDFNEIeGeHtBsO, RHVOaOnDn> SITE IMPROVEMENTS
KtReport of 11/17 noted,
ra t,S P ese
riorities for improvement projects
1, Sheets discussed the p benches & shelters,
proposed; sidewalk repair, bus stop
j Alley repairs and pedestrian traffic signalization,
2. Council decided to take $10,000 from $40,000 sidewalk
repair to use for bus
shelters. Cit
n sidewalk repato only
rtShelters
low income families i
located at Johnson Co. Social Services
en icesonMarket FlGVanrBuren
at corner of Church & 8 possible.
at Mercy Hospital. As many benches as
3, Pastor Trost of Zion Lutheran Church & Allan Baker were
present to discuss paving behind the Zion LutherToblem.
Church, They called attention to thhehindnthispchurch
Council had no objections to paving
. Wenceslaus Church. A resident spoke about
and St
portions of sidewalks. Staff will do
repair of City
some traffic counts on Dodge traffic & Pursue funding
of suggested traffic lights with other funds.
Meeting adjourned, 5:10 P.M.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
DECEMBER 4, 1978
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December 4, 1978, 1:30 PM
in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor
Robert Vevera presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Vevera, deProsse, Neuhauser,
Roberts, Perret, Erdahl (1:45PM)
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Helling. Others
present for certain discussions, as noted.
TAPE-RECORDED: Reel #78-30, Side 1, 418-2539.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Erdahl present, 1:45 P.M.
Moved y deProsse, seconded by Neuhauser to adjourn to
executive session for discussion of Public Housing Sites;
for discussion of status of Fire Negotiations with John
Carpenter; and for discussion of appointments to the United
Action for Youth Board, the Human Rights Commission and the
Housing Commission. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Erdahl absent. Tape-recorded on Executive Session
Reel #13, Side 1, 1120-2016. Seydel & Kucharzak present.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Balmer,to adjourn to informal
session. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council- j
members present.
HIGHLANDER LIFT STATION 418-572
1. City Engr. Dietz called attention to his memo in
12/1 packet.
2. Jim Shive, representing the Highlander, proposed
cost participation with Westinghouse on a regular
assessment basis.
3. Council directed Staff to continue exploring in-
stallation of the lift station, defining costs &
how to spread them, also to look at the legality
of the contract with Westinghouse.
APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING Boothroy present. 572-900
Rezonin South Side of N. Dodge St. between N. Summit &
Con in St. Severa property owners objecting. C1 zone
is as close as can be to be compatible with Comprehensive
Plan at this time.
T 'n Cae Annexation & Rezonin. Erroneous sewer capacity
figure prov a previous y, now Staff has changed opinion
& given approval. Mormon Trek will not be annexed.
Upon annexation, agreements & dedications will provide
for rights-of-way & bicycle path.
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December 4, 1978
(� Ord. on Fences Clenn Siders was present to discuss the
i erence etween the Commission Ord. & the Staff Ord.
11e reported that 80% of fence calls are related to the
residential areas, and the new ordinance will bring the
majority of non -conforming commercial fences into compliance.
Ord. Rezonin H -Vee ro erty. Because of the objections to
rezoning . o, Do ge, Neu auser will move to defer the vote
on Hy -Vee rezoning.
Ord. Vacating Capitol St Second reading will be deferred,
F0 give County more time to work out the problem.
COUNCIL TIME
900-1298
1. Regarding Council policy for appointment of employees
to Boards & Commissions, a majority of Councilmembers
wanted to evaluate these applications on an individual
basis, so the Dept. Head wanting to apply for the Johnson
County Regional Planning Comm, can apply.
2. City Mgr. Berlin outlined options for procedure re CATV.
Both applicants will be scheduled for informal discus-
sion with Council.
Fes, 3. Vevera requested that discussion on Calendar Parking be
moved up for informal consideration as soon as possible.
4. Asst. City Mgr. Helling advised that a presentation will
be made re noise abatement by a representative of either
DEQ or EPA. (Airport)
5. Comments were made favoring, and objecting, to the City
Mgr.'s letter to IDOT Dir. Kassel re Highway 1 inter-
change. Legal staff to advise concerning question re
legally binding future City Councils.
6. deProsse reported on the ruling by Judge McManus, in Feb.
re 520 Corridor Environmental Impact Statement; doing the
project in segments is a violation.
7. Erdahl will be absent on Dec. 11th & 19th. He requested,
& a majority of Councilmembers agreed, to move in the
direction of an Ordinance for the check -list; and for
City provision of a model lease for housing rentals.
8. City Clerk Stolfus reported a correction to page 3 of
informal minutes of 11/20, in X19, deletion of words,
'to comply with Davis -Bacon wages'.
9. The Clerk also stated that Kat Flora, Johnson Co. Health
Dept. asked that Item 6, regarding Four Cushions, be
deferred to Dec. 19th. Council agreed.
10. Council discussed costs for recodification of the Mun-
icipal Code, and set the price of $45, for each Code sold.
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December 4, 1978
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Councilman Erdahl left the meeting, 4:00 PM.
WESTINGHOUSE LAGOON 1298-1580
1. Asst. Atty. Angela Ryan called attention to her
memo in 12/1 packet.
2. Atty. Phil Leff representing Grolmus recalled
previous Council action and requested that this
Council honor the contract in question.
After discussion of alternatives, Council requested
a recommendation from the City Mpr. & City Atty.
LEGALQUARTERLY REPORT 1580-1784
City Atty. HayeK & Asst. Atty. Ryan were present to
answer questions. Hayek explained the litigation with
Eastern Iowa Cablevision, Inc.
PUBLIC WORKS QUARTERLY REPORT Dir. Plastino present. 1784-1860
—1 --fie i— nstaraion�lastic arrows is at the
First Ave./Muscatine intersection.
2. In answer to Balmer's question of how much preventive
maintenance would be necessary for the storm water
detention basins, Plastino explained that trash
would be cleaned out of the 6 or 8 basins, the
property owners mowing the grass.
3. Plastino called attention to Plans for long range
maintenance for streets, 1978-2030, noting that
RUT funds will not cover these projects.
4. City Mgr. Berlin noted that DOT had agreed to fund
Transit with $65,000 in addition to the $33,000.
Staff is continuing to work with DOT re qualifying
for State Grant Assistance.
5. One of the reasons that landfill volume has dropped,
is that demolition material is going to farms.
6. Re Plastino's memo on recycling of aluminum, Council
agreed to refer this pilot program to the Resources
Conservation Commission.
7. Rich Wayner, Alert Towing, was present to discuss 1860-2195
RCC recommendations concerning paper pickup recycling
project. Council discussed complaints, procedure,
advertising. A majority of Councilmembers agreed to
try the RCC recommendation, minutes 11/14, for 60
days.
HOUSING & INSPECTION SERVICES QUARTERLY REPORT 2195-2539
1. uc arzaak explained a co en or cement with addition
of new building inspector.
2. Perret, Neuhauser & deProsse supported changes
outlined in Kucharzak's memo re rehab program.
& winterization program. They agreed that the
Housing Comm. should get involved in Housing Rehab,
appointing a sub -committee, with people from the
neighborhood being, considered for this advisory
Committee, along with people who have had their
houses in the rehab program. (Also see City Mgr.
memo, 12/1.)
3. Kucharzak explained new HUD regulations allowing,
winterization without bringing entire house up to
Code.
Meeting adjourned, 5:30 P.M.
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DEPARTMENT: LEGAL QUARTER: 1st QUARTER FY79
DECISION UNIT: LEGAL
Fiscal Year Objectives:
1. Continue the preventive law program.
2. Attend meetings of the major City boards and commissions in order to
improve procedures and aid members in understanding the legal context
in which the board or commission functions.
'3. Provide for an efficient indexing, storage and retrieval system of
previously completed legal research.
4.. Gain a more thorough familiarity with federal statutes, cases and
regulations pertaining to federally funded City programs and other
activities with federal legal implications.
Work Completed:
Litigation: Eastern 'Iowa Cablevision, Inc. v. City. Verdict for
Plaintiff.. Appeal filed. Rock Island Railroad v. City (South Market
Square). Brief filed. Trial of City v. Max Yocum (House on 801 S. Van
Buren); ,verdict for City. Motions, depositions, interrogatories,
investigation and research on 45 pending cases. Review or draft all
ordinances, resolutions, contracts, including cable TV. Purchase and sale
of properties, including water storage tank site by condemnation. Memo on
conflict of interest of airport manager. Title work on urban renewal.
Attend meetings of major City boards and commissions and the City Council.
Respond to all citizen calls, staff and Council requests.
Analysis:
We underestimated book costs because we received a higher number of up-
dated volumes during this quarter than usual. Since most billings .are
annual, we do not anticipate that we will be as far over -budget in this
line items during subsequent quarters.
Expenditures Budget This Quarter %
6000 69,772 15,912.95 22.807
7000 2,775 1,525.29 54.965
8000 50,130 13,748.24 27.425
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TOTAL 122,677 31,186.48 25.422
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