HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-01-09 Council MinutesCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 9, 1979
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 1/9/79, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer,
Erdahl, Neuhauser, Roberts, Vevera, Perret (7:36). Absent: deProsse.
Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Hayek, Brei, Boothroy, Vann,
Milkman, Glaves, Martzahn. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape #79-2,
Side 1, 1-1476.
Mayor Vevera proclaimed the month of January, 1979, as Alien
Address Report Month. Moved by Neuhauser,
seconded by Balmer, that the
following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received,
or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Appro& 12/19/781, al of subjeOfficialmtgs. 12/12/78
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City Clerk.
Minutes
HumanRights Comm. -12/18/78; RivverfrReview
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ontComm. Housing
Appeals Ed. -11/9/78; CCN -12/6/78; Library Bd. of Trustees -
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11/16/78; Housing Comm. -12/6/78; CCN & Ralston Creek Coord.
Comm. -1/3/79; Parks &
Rec. Comm. -12/6/78.
Permit Resolutions, Resolution Bk. 53, as recommended by City
Clerk: Res. #79-1, 1, Approving
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p. Class B Beer Permit Application
& Res. #79-2, p. 2, Approving Class B Beer Sunday Sales
Permit
Application for Happy Joes Pizza, 805 1st Ave. Resolution #79-3,
p. 3, Approving Class C Beer Permit Application for Seaton's Cash &
Carry Market, 1331 Muscatine Ave.
Resolutions, Res. Bk. 53: RES. #79-4, p. 4, ACCEPTING SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS IN EASTDALE MALL SUBDIVISION.
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RES. #79-5, p. 5,
ACCEPTING PAVING AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN COURT HILL -SCOTT BLVD.
ADD., PT. 4. RES. #79-6, p. 6, ACCEPTING LIFT STATION IN VILLAGE
GREEN SOUTH. RES. #79-7, pp. 7-13, AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO EXECUTE
ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR LIFT STATION (Village Green South).
Motions setting public hearings: Ord. Amending Ord. #77-2859,
Building Code, on 1/16/79.
Ord. Amending Ord. #78-2891, Housing
Occupancy & Maintenance Code, re tenant checklist, 1/16/79.
General
Revenue Sharing (2nd public hearing), on 1/23/79.
Correspondence: Referred to City Manager: University Hgts.
Mayor, re transit
servs. & snow removal from Melrose Ave.; American
Television & Comms. Corp. re Cable TV; Human Rights Comm.
Chairperson,
re staffing level in FY80 budget; Johnson Co. Council on Aging,
incl. petition re snow removal; J. W. Colloton, U of I, re impending
serv. offered by U of I Hospitals & Clinics; Joan Van Steenhuyse,
former Mayors Youth Employmt. Prog. Dir.,
re appreciation for
City's support; Johnson Co. Health Dept. Sanitarian, re proposed
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Ord. prohibiting bars above 1st floor; ACT, re Old Dubuque Rd.
improvement; Cox Cable Comms., Inc., responding to questions cont.
Cable TV. Johnson Co. Bd. of Supervisors, expressing appreciation
for support re jail site; Human Rights Comm. Chairperson, re Human
Rights Ord.; B. F. Brown, Veterans Admin. Hospital Dir., expressing
appreciation for assistance during recent fire; Civil Service
Comm., re certified list of applicants for position of Police
Captain; Johnson Co. Commr. of Elections, CATV Election Abstract.
Memoranda from Traffic Engr., re parking at 624 N. Gilbert St.,
parking on Hollywood Blvd., and calendar parking. (No action to be
taken on calendar parking at this time).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Mayor Vevera declared the public hearing open on the proposed
rezoning of an area located southeast of N. Dodge St. between N. Summit
& Conklin St. from CH zone to C1 zone. Atty. W. A. Bartley, repres. the
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Carl Eldeens and the Charles Curls, and Atty Scott Barker appeared &
questioned the need to rezone this property. P & Z Commr. Pat Cain and
City Planner Doug Boothroy were present to answer questions. Moved by
Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to receive and file the letter from Bruce
Glasgow opposing the proposed rezoning. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse
absent. Public hearing closed.
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The public hearing was held on the application submitted by Ty'n
Cae, Inc. to rezone a 39.84 acre tract of land from county A-1 zone to
an RIB zone. No one appeared. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to
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adopt RES. #79-8, Res. Bk. 53, pp. 14-16, ANNEXING CERTAIN PROPERTY
(39.84 acre tract located E. of Mormon Trek Blvd. & S. of City limits as
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submitted by 7y'n Cae, Inc.) Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous,
6/0, deProsse absent.
No one appeared at the public hearing which was held on the proposed
Ord, amending the Zoning Ord. by establishing provisions for location &
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types of fences permitted.
The public hearing was held on the vacation & disposition of Harrison
St. from the westerly r -o -w of Capitol St. to the easterly r -o -w of
Madison St. It was moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, 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 first and second consideration
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and vote be waived, and that the ordinance be voted upon for final
passage at this time. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. Affirmative
roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Moved by Neuhauser,
seconded by Perret, that ORD. #79-2936, Ord. Bk. 15, p. 1, VACATING
HARRISON STREET be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call
vote was unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.,
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It was moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES, 079-9,
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Res. Bk. 53, p. 17, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN & CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
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AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON CO. & THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (agreeing to convey
a scenic easement over Capitol St. r -o -w and vacate Harrison St.)
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, that the ORDINANCE REZONING
CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R2 AND CH ZONES TO PC ZONE (Lots 8 & 9, St. Mathias,
2nd Add., as requested by Hy -Vee) be considered and given second vote
for passage. Motion carried, 4/2, Erdahl & Perret voting "no" and
deProsse absent. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, Neuhauser, Roberts.
Nays: Erdahl, Perret. Absent: deProsse. Second consideration given,
4/2.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. #79-10, Res.
Bk. 53, pp. 18-19, APPROVING PREL. & FINAL LSNRD PLAN OF OLD CAPITOL
CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Council noted the recommendations from the P & Z Comm. to approve
the final plat of Meadeville Subd. and approve the prel. PAD plan and
plat of Court Hill -Scott Blvd., Pt. 7. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by
Perret, to set a puhlic hearing on January 30, 1979, at 7:30 P.M. in the
Council Chambers on the PAD & plat for Court Hill -Scott Blvd., Pt. 7.
Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent. (Staff later determined dev. was
not ready for public hearing & withdrew it).
Jean Lawrence & Jeff Albright, Protective Assoc. of Tenants,
appeared and urged expedition of Council adoption of the model lease
form. Helen Brom, 409 Melrose Ct., asked that Council make a decision
on closing of Melrose Ct. soon. Mayor Vevera asked for a report from
the Police Chief re accident on Melrose Ct, last week.
The public hearing was held to receive citizen comments regarding
the pre -application for Community Development Funds under the Small
Cities Program to be used in the Armory neighborhood for Ralston Creek
flooding. CDBG Coord. Julie Vann presented charts and explained proposed
additions to the program as a result of meetings with HUD and citizens'
committees. Additions included enlargement of project area, possible
rehabilitation of houses by floodproofing, and Federally -assisted housing
at site where waterworks piping is now being stored. Ed Brinton, Shoemaker
Consulting Engrs., showed slides and explained drainage improvements.
Vevera left, 9:04 P.M. Pat McCormick, CCN member, expressed concern for
affordable replacement housing for relocated residents. Vevera returned,
9:09 P.M. Others appearing included: George Swisher, CCN; Jim Hall,
CCN & Ralston Creek Coord. Comm.; Dewey Peterson, 1109 DeForest; and
Marie Alexander, 916 S. Dubuque.
The public hearing on the plans & specs for the Governor St.
Bridge Proj. was held. No one appeared.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. #79-11, Res.
Bk. 53, pp. 20-21, APPROVING PLANS & SPECS. FOR GOVERNOR ST. BRIDGE
U PROJ. & AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
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Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to approve the Mayor's
appointment of Earl Eyman, 438 Clark St., to fill vacancy on Bd. of
Electrical Examiners (professional elect. engr.) with term expiring
10/26/82. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Pursuant to Perret's request, City Mgr. Berlin will check to see
when traffic signals will be operating at intersection of Bowery, Gilbert
& Prentiss. Perret questioned P & Z Commr. Cain as to the status of
their discussions on the closing of Melrose Ct. Cain responded that P &
Z was awaiting information from Public Works & Transit staff re other
improvements suggested by P & Z, but hoped to be able to make a decision
at their next mtg. Vevera requested information as to when Court/
Muscatine bridge will be open to traffic.
City Mgr. Berlin asked that Council hold an Executive Session after
the budget hearing tomorrow night, 1/10/78, to disc. Rock Island Railroad
litigation.
Council noted recomm. from Parks & Rec. Comm. that public library
parking lot be preserved as public parking after Library moves to new
site.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to authorize the Public Works
Director to sign an application for highway r -o -w utilities accommodation
submitted by Barker Dev. Co. on the west side of Hwy. #1 near Dane's
Dairy. Motion carried, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #79-12, Res.
Bk. 53, pp. 22-36, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH
STANLEY CONSULTANTS FOR DESIGN & INSPECTION SERVS. FOR STORM WATER
DETENTION STRUCTURE ON N. BRANCH OF RALSTON CREEK. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. #79-13, Res.
Bk. 53, p. 37, ADOPTING WATER MAIN COSTS EFFECTIVE 2/1/79. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. #79-14, Res.
Bk. 53, pp. 38-50, APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR TECHNICAL
SERVS. BETWEEN CITY & VEENSTRA & KIMM FOR RIVER CORRIDOR SEWERS PROJ.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. #79-15, Res.
Bk. 53, pp. 51-52, APPROVING PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS FOR REDEV. ON
URBAN RENEWAL PARCELS 102-3, 4 by First Federal Savings & Loan Assoc.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt the substitute RES.
#79-16, Res. Bk. 53, pp. 53, AUTHORIZING CITY MGR. OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE
TO SETTLE CLAIMS UP TO $3,000 (rather than $10,000 for City Mgr. and
$2,000 for Legal Dept.). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
deProsse absent.
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Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. #79-17, Res.
Bk. 53, p. 54, AUTHOIINGRELEASES. AffirmativeZrollCcalllvoteTunanimous, 6/0,EdeProsseLabsent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON CO.
Balmer. Nays: Neuhauser, Vevera, Erdahl. AbsPerret,
deProsse. Resolution
failed, 3/3, deProsse absent. Several Councilmembers asked for more
information regarding this matter.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #79-18, Res. Bk.
53, pp, 55-58, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER OF IOWA CITY TO OFFER A CABLE TV
FRANCHISE TO HAWKEYE CABLE VISION CORP. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Elliott Full, Hawkeye Cable Vision
Corp., answered questions.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried, 6/0. (9:39 P.M.)
ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
ABBIE STOLFUS, CIT CLERK
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Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. #79-17, Res.
Bk. 53, p. 54, AUTHOIINGRELEASES. AffirmativeZrollCcalllvoteTunanimous, 6/0,EdeProsseLabsent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON CO.
Balmer. Nays: Neuhauser, Vevera, Erdahl. AbsPerret,
deProsse. Resolution
failed, 3/3, deProsse absent. Several Councilmembers asked for more
information regarding this matter.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. #79-18, Res. Bk.
53, pp, 55-58, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER OF IOWA CITY TO OFFER A CABLE TV
FRANCHISE TO HAWKEYE CABLE VISION CORP. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, deProsse absent. Elliott Full, Hawkeye Cable Vision
Corp., answered questions.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried, 6/0. (9:39 P.M.)
ROBERT A. VEVERA, MAYOR
ABBIE STOLFUS, CIT CLERK
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MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL - 12/19/78
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Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 1271-978-, 7:30
P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Vevera presiding.
Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Erdahl,
Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. A musical
group invited citizens to go caroling with them on
December 23rd, meeting at Old Brick to start.
City Clerk Stolfus requested addition of
Resolution issuing Cigarette Permit, motion to
accept abstract of election for Library Bond issue,
& motion to set public hearing on Governor St.
Bridge project, to the Consent Calendar. Moved by
Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the following
items and recommendationsin Consent Calendar be
received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval _. of .Official Actions; reg.
Council meeting, 12/5/78,,subj. to correction,
I. recomms'by City Clerk.
Minutes of:8oards &Commissions: Airport
Comm. -11/16/78; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.-
11/21/78; Housing Comm..,7/5,;8/2, 9/6;•10/4,
10/20, 11/1/78 ;'& subcommittee meeting of
10/6/78; Planning &.Zoning Comm. -12/7/78.
Permit Resolutions, recomm. by City
Clerk, ,Bk.: 52:'.: RES; 18-517, p. 1352,
APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT•FOR NEEDS. RES.
78-518, p; 1353; APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT
and RES. .78-519, p.:1354, -SUNDAY SALES, FOR
RANDALL FOODS. RES. 78-520, p. 1355,
APPROVING CLASS '-C LIQUOR .,LICENSE FOR THE
SHAMROCK. : RES.: 78-521,, p. 1356, REFUNDING
PORTION OF --CLASS B BEER PERMIT FOR O'BRIEN'S.
RES. 78-522, p. 1357, & RES; 78-523, p. 1358,
REFUNDING PORTIONS OF CIGARETTE PERMIT FEES
FOR VFW;'POST 2581 & COPPER DOLLAR TO HAWKEYE
AMUSEMENT CO. RES. 78-524, p. 1359, TO ISSUE
CIGARETTE PERMIT, SINCLAIR MARKETING.
Motions: To approve petition for suspen-
Sion of Taxes for Mildred Jennings. To accept
Abstract -of Election for Library Bond Issue.
To'set public hearings on 1/9/79,'1) on Small
Cities Prog. Preapplication for CDBG funds for
Armory area improvements, 2) on Plans, Spec.,
Form of Contract & Est. Cost for Governor St.
- Bridge.
Resolutions: RES. 78-525, Bk. 52, p.
1360, ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN
BEL AIRE ADDN. PT. 1.
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Council Activities Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for
December 19, 1978 reply: Chrm. Riverfront Comm. re funding of
Page 2 river corridor capital improvement program; S.
Eskin re maintenance of ice on City Park ponds
for skating. Memos from Traffic Engr.
prohibiting parking on Westminster St.; re
parking meter stalls, 1000 N. Clinton St.
Application for use of streets from Jaycees to
close Iowa Ave. between Clinton & Gilbert St.
for carnival, 7/3-14/79; denied.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to
adopte RES. 78-526, Bk. 52, pp. 1361-1362,
APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF LYN-DEN HEIGHTS, as
approved by P&Z.Comm. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Ferret, that
ORD! 78-2935, Bk. 14, pp. 318-319, AMENDING ZONING
ORD. :2238, BY.. CHANGING USE REGULATIONS :OF GREE
PROPERTY SOUTH OF HWY. 6 BYPASS WEST OF VFW CLUB,
FROM'CH>TO C2 ZONE, as recommended by P&Z Comm.
Affirmative roll:.'.ca11, vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
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actnson. Pau ,Ltlltos.appeared re news
paper.`. recycling & pickup :project. Both persons
were,,directed to bring a:proposal to Staff for
future consideration. Moved by Perret, seconded by.
Neuhauser,`to give five-day notice of cancellation
of contract as of,12/24/78, to Mr..Wayner. of Alert
Towing, as he has not performed according to his
contract. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Public hearing to accept comments from the
- public .regarding the> City's proposed application
for Federal;assistance under Sec. 3 or 18 of Urban
Mass Trans. Act, was held.
1.Public hearing was held .to receive citizen
comments regarding implementing a community
improvement .programin the "Armory neighborhood,
utilizing CDBG funds.. Ron Johnson asked for an
explanation,. of the project. PPD Dir. Kraft
answered questions.
Mayor Vevera announced continuance of public
hearing re Four Cushions, 18 S. Clinton. City Mgr.
Berlin noted receipt: of letter. from Johnson County
Health Dept. advising that all problems have been
corrected.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt
RES. 78-527, Bk. 52, p. 1363,. AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT
OF. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACTIVITIES FOR
IOWA CITY BUDGET YEAR FY79. Moved by Balmer,
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CouncLl Activities seconded by Vevera, to delete the following
December 19, 1978 activities and budget amounts from the resolution:
Page 3 Acquisition & Rehablitation of Structure for
victims of spouse abuse, $80,000, and Riverfront
Improvements, $75,000, (total $155,000). Upon roll
call, motion was defeated, 2/5, upon following
division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Vevera. Nays:
deProsse, Erdahl, Perret, Neuhauser, Roberts. Roll
call vote on adoption of resolution carried, 5/2,
upon the following division of vote: Ayes:
Neuhauser, Roberts, deProsse, Erdahl, Perret.
Nays: Vevera, Balmer.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to
designate the Community Dev. Programs to be
included in the 5th Year Community Dev. Block Grant
Application as follows: Minimum Housing Code
Enforcement, $101,000; " Housing Rehabilitation,
$100,000;' -SeniorCenter, $214,000; Energy
Conservation,' $26,880;: .Planning; $40,775;
Administration $155,000; Contingency, $32,345;
totalling '$670,000. Motion carried; 6/1, Vevera
voting 'no',.
City Mgr. Berlin' requested deferral of the
'-Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Offer a
Franchise for Cable Television so that staff could
review: add itional• written information. Moved by
Roberts;. seconded 1by Neuhauser, to defer the
resolution to the 1/9/79 meeting. Motion carried
unanimously, 7/0. r'Richard Hook, representing Cox
Systems, presented additional information.
Mayor Vevera announced three vacancies to two-
year.terms on the Committee on Community Needs,
'appointments 'to - be at Feb.`_ 6th meeting, terms
expiring 3/1/81. Moved by Perret, seconded by
Roberts, to reappoint Harold Stager to the
Resources Conservation Comm. Motion carried
unanimously.. .The other - appointments will be
readvertised.' Moved by Perret, seconded by
deProsse, to appoint Richard 'McCartt, Linda
McGuire, and Angelita' Reyes' to three-year terms
expiring 1/1/82 on the Human Rights Comm. Motion
carried unanimously. Moved by Roberts, seconded by
Neuhauser, to appoint Richard Yates to unexpired
term ending 1/1/80 on Human Rights Comm. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Vevera advised that the appointment to
the Board of, Electrical Examiners and Appeals
(professional electrical engineer) for a term
expiring 10/26/82 would be readvertised after
Council had seen changes to be suggested by the
Board in criteria re appointments. Moved by
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1 CouneLL ActLvitLes Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to reappoint Carol
December 19, 1978 deProsse and David Perret to the Johnson County
j Page 4 Regional Planning Comm. for three-year terms
expiring 1/2/82. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Erdahl left the meeting, 9:15 P.M.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt
RES. 78-528, Bk. 52, pp. 1364-1366, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY
i ACQUISITION FOR THE HIGHWAY 1 IMPROVEMENT, WITH
DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous,.6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Balmer, to
j adopt RES. 78-529, Bk. 52, p. 1367, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
GRAND DADDY'S OF IOWA CITY for use of their parking
lot as a.permit parking,lot. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to
adopt, RES. 787530,.Bk..52, p.:.1368,.ESTABLISHING A
' PERMIT PARKING ' LOT AND ESTABLISHING THE FEE
THEREFORE (Grand Daddy's). Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. .
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to
adopt RES. 78-531, Bk. 52,.:p. _1369, AMENDING
SALARIES FOR CLASSIFIED, PERSONNEL, reclassifying
Planner/ Program ,Analyst: I positions to Range 12.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl
absent.,.
Moved by Roberts,. seconded by Neuhauser, to
adopt 'RES. 78-532, Bk. 52, p. .1370, AMENDING
CLASSIFICATION. PLAN FOR .CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL BY
ADDING AND RECLASSIFYING POSITIONS,
(Planner/Program;Analysts). Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous';`6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that
the ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD. 2605 TO REQUIRE THAT AN
ESTABLISHMENT 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, A5 AMENDED, be given second
- consideration and vote for passage. After
discussion it was moved by deProsse,seconded by
Perret,to defer the second consideration and refer
the Ordinance to the staff for further review and
consideration of a commercial building code or
other alternatives. Motion carried, 5/1, Vevera
voting 'no'.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to
adjourn the meeting, 9:50 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 127-12T-8, 7:30
P.M. at the. Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera
presiding. Councilmembers present: deProsse,
Erdahl, .Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera.
Absent:. Balmer..
The.Council deferred the resolution of commen-
_ dation for Richard Lumsden, for a future presenta-
tion when Mr. Lumsden is able to be present.
Council wished him a speedy recovery. -
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhuaser, that
the following :items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be. received, or approved, and/or
adopted as presented:
Permit Resolutions, recommended by City
Clerk, . Bk.. 52: RES. 78-512, p. 1339,
APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT; &-RES. 78-513,
p.:1340, SUNDAYSALES7-ELEVEN STORE.
RES: 78-514, p. 1341, ACCEPTING STORM
SEWER: FOR: BRYN MAWR HTS.' PARTS 11 & 12,
constructed by"Knowling Brothers.. -
Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for
reply .:'Old: Capitol Assoc. ;re proposed
ordinance prohibiting bars -above .first floor
.: in;a building. :;Mrs. I.:Haugen.re.snow removal
& street storage of cars. Chrm. Airport Comm.
re airport property:. .
Affirmative, roll • call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer
'absent.
Moved.: by :Perret,rseconded by. Roberts, that
ORD. REZONING GREB PROPERTY FROM CH TO C2 ZONE,
-South .of ..Hwy. , 6:, Bypas.st & west of VFW Club, be
considered and..igiven;'second vote for 'passage.
Motion ,to consider carried, 6/0. Affirmative roll
call vote on second vote.for passage unanimous,
6/0,`Balmer absent.
:':Moved by.Neuhauser,'seconded by Roberts, that
ORD. -78-2934, Bk. 14, pp. 315-317, REZONING PART OF
80-ACRE,TRACT-OF:`LAND-.FROM::A2', COUNTY RESORT, TO
CITY '. M1'; ZONE, submitted by Wagner -Murphy
Foundation, .be passed .and adopted.. Affirmative
roll call.vote'unaninwus,:6/0, Balmer absent. Jud
7ePaske,;Asst. Zoning :Adm., representing Johnson
County presented their concerns regarding
annexation proceedings.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, that
the Ordinance .vacating Capitol' Street between
Harrison St. & Court St. be deferred until other
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December 12/12/78 University. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. 1st
Page 2 Asst. Johnson Co. Atty. Pat White called attention
to the informal proposal presented, asking for
vacation of Harrison St. between Capitol and
Madison to the State of Iowa, and preparation by
the City Atty. & City Mgr. of a scenic easement for
Capitol St. Ed Jennings, representing the Univ.,
was present, his letter noted. All agreed that
resolving this issue was a• fine example of
cooperation between the agencies, & the City Mgr.
was thanked for his assistance. deProsse stated
that one area where the City needed University help
was "re FW 518 and hospital related traffic.
Jennings advised that they would work with the City
Mgr. re this issue. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded
by deProsse,:to set public hearing on vacation of a
portion of Harrison St. between Madison & Capitol,
for 1/9/79, 7:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously,
6/0. Moved by Neuhauser,- seconded by Roberts, to
refer the street vacation to Planning and Zoning
for their -.recommendation. 6Motion carried
unanimously, 6/0.::
Public hearing was continued on whether or not
the Copper Dollar Liquor.License should be revoked
or- suspended for. violations. Chief Miller's memo
advised that no complaints had been received during
the past three months, and recommended no action be
taken and hearings be° closed.'I No one objected.
Mayor.Vevera declared the hearing closed.
Moved by Roberts," seconded rby Erdahl, to
accept the. recommendation. of ,the Parks & Rec.
Comm. ,'and to appoint James Berry to the Riverfront
Comm.,for a one-year term beginning 1/1/79. Motion
carried' unanimously, 6/0.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Erdahl, to
appoint Glenn Johnson to the Johnson County
RegionalPlanning Comm. for a three-year term
,expiring:1/1/82x; Motion carried unanimously, 6/0.
Moved .by Perret, seconded .by Roberts, to
appoint Barbara Humbert & reappoint,Trudy Ward to
the Parks &`Rec. Comm. for four-year terms expiring
1/1/83; Motion carried unanimously, 6/0.
Appointments to the Board of Appeals will be
readvertised. , Moved , by Roberts,* seconded by
Neuhauser, to appoint Jay Burkett to the Board of
Examiners of Plumbers as a master plumber
representative for a two-year term expiring
12/31/80: Motion carried unanimously, 6/0.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by deProsse, to
appoint Vicki Hughes to the Board of Adjustment for
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Council Activities a five-year term expiring 1/1/84. Motion carried
December 12/12/78 unanimously, 6/0.
Page 3 Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to set
a public hearing on the proposed resolution that
public convenience and necessity require proposed
service applied for by 'A Better Cab Company', on
1/16/79. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved
by Roberts, seconded by Perret, to set a public
hearing on their proposed schedule of fees and
charges, 1/16/79. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to
adopt RES. 78-515, Bk. 52, pp. 1343-1350,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH SHIVE-
HATTERY CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR INSPECTION &
TESTING SERVICES ON THE 900 -CAR PARKING GARAGE.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer
absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahl to
adopt RES. 78-516, Bk. 52, p. 1351, AMENDING BUDGET
i AUTHORIZATION RESOLUTION 78-128, FOR THE DEPT. OF
PLANNING AND - PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT (graphic
services). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Balmer absent.
City Atty.. Hayek presented a new draft of the
Item w M13 Ord. , Motion by .Perret, seconded by
Erdahl, to waive rules failed as Neuhauser and
Roberts voted and six "yes" ,votes were
needed. Moved by deProsse,. seconded by .Perret,
that ,the new ORD. AMENDING ORD. 78-2605 TO REQUIRE
THAT AN ESTABLISHMENT 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, 4/2,
Neuhauser and.Roberts voting "no", Balmer absent..
Roll tall vote on first vote for passage carried,
4/2, with the following division of vote: Ayes:
Vevera, deProsse, Erdahl, Perret. Nays:
Neuhauser, Roberts. Absent: Balmer.
Moved by deProsse, 'seconded by Perret, to
adjourn the meeting, 8:30 P.M. Motion carried
unanimously, 6/0.
A more complete description of Council activi-
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s/ROBERT A. VEVEERA, MAYOR
s/ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
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Iowa City Council, reg.,mtg., 12/12/78, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Center., Mayor Robert Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present:
deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera Absent: Balmer.
.,,Staffinembers present:. Berlin, Hayek, Stolfus, Helling. Minutes tape-
recorded on Reel *78-31, Side 1, 1-590.
The Council deferred the resolution of commendationfor Richard
Lumsden, for a future presentation when Mr. Lumsden is able to be
present. Council.wished him a speedy recovery.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhuaser, that the following items
and. recommendations- in _the -Consent .Calendar -be ,received, _or approved,
and/or adopted as presented.
Premit Resolutions,, recommended by'City Clerk, Bk. 52: RES,
78-512, p..1339, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT, & RES. 78-513, p.
1340, SUNDAY SALES FOR SOUTHLAND CORP. DBA/7-ELEVEN STORE, 820 lst
Ave.
RES. 78-514, p. .1341, ACCEPTING STORM SEWER FOR BRYN MAWR
HTS,`, PARTS 11.& 12,'constructed by Knowling Brothers:
Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: " Old Capitol
Assoc.. re proposed. ,ordinance ,prohibiting ,bars above first floor in
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a building. Mrs. I. Haugen re.,snow removal & street storage of
Cars..,;.Chrm.. Airport Comm:. re airport property..
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by.Roberts, that 'ORD. REZONING GREB
PROPERTY"FROM CH TO C2 ZONE,' south of Hwy. 6 Bypass & west"of VFW Club,
be considered and given second vote for passage. Motion to consider
carried,,.6/0..:Affirmative :roll call vote on second vote for passage
unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent.
Moved by,Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts; that ORD. 78-2934, Bk, 14,
Op. 315-317, REZONING PART OF 80 -ACRE TRACT OF LAND FROM A2 'COUNTY
RESORT, TO CITY MI ZONE, submitted by Wagner -Murphy Foundation, be
passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer
absent. Jud TePaske, Asst. Zoning Adm., representing Johnson County,
presented their concerns regarding annexation proceedings. They requested
that the Board and staff be allowed to participate in proceedings when
road maintenance is a consideration.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded ,by.deProsse, that the Ordinance
vacating Capitol Street between Harrison St.'& Court St. be deferred
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Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. 1st Asst. Johnson Co. Atty. Pat White
called attention to the informal proposal presented, asking for vacation
of Harrison St. between Capitol and Madison to the State of Iowa, and
preparation by the City Atty. & City Mgr. of a scenic easement for
Capitol St. Ed Jennings, representing the Univ., was present, his
letter noted. All agreed that resolving this issue was a fine example
of cooperation between the agencies, & the City Mgr. was thanked for his
assistance. deProsse stated that one area where the City needed University
help was re FW 518 and hospital related traffic. Jennings advised that
they would work with the City Mgr. re this issue'. Moved by Neuhauser,
seconded by deProsse, to set public hearing on vacation of a portion of
Harrison St, between Madison & Capitol, for 1/9/79, 7:30 P.M. Motion
carried unanimously, 6/0., Moved by.Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to
refer the street vacation to Planning and Zoning for theirrecommendation.
Motion carried unanimously, 6/0.
Public hearing was continued on whether or not the Copper Dollar
Liquor License should be revoked or suspended for violations. Chief
Miller'smemo was noted. It advised that no complaints had been received
during the,past three, months;- andrecommended no.action be taken and
hearing be closed. ,No,one objected. Mayor Vevera declared the hearing
closed. '
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to accept the recommendation
'of the Parks & Rec.'Co1m.,'and to appoint James Berry to the Riverfront
Comm" for a'one-year term beginning 1/1/79.' Motion carried unanimously,
6/0.
Moved by'deProsse; seconded by Erdahl, to appoint Glenn Johnson,
532 Plum St.', to the Johnson County,Regional Planning.Comm. for a three-
year term expiring 1/1/82. Motion carrieC unanimously, 6/0.
i Moved by Perret,.seconded by Roberts, to appoint Barbara Humbert,
414,P1easant,St., & reappoint,Trudy, Ward, 438 Lexington Ave., to the
Parks & Rec: Comm. for four-year terms expiring 1/1/83. 'Motion carried
j unanimously, 6/0.
Appointments'to the Board of Appeals will be readvertised. Moved
by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to'appoint Jay'Burkett, 1312 Kirkwood
Ave., to the Board of Examiners of Plumbers as a master plumber represen-
"tetive fo'r a,two-year,'term'expI ing 12/31/80.".Motion carried unanimously,
6/0.'
Moved;by Erdahl, seconded by deProsse, to appuint Vicki`Hughes, 15
woolf'Ave. to the Board of Adjustment for a five-year term'expiring
1/1/84: Motion carried unanimously, 6/0.
Erdahl commented that he had received interesting information in
Memphis which should be helpful later. deProsse advised that she had
attended the in-service training session for H.I.S'. She will be absent
1/8/79 meeting, Perret will be absent 12/18/78 meeting. Discussion of
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bus service to University Heights will be held along with the budget
discussions, which are scheduled twice a week thru January.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by deProsse, to set a public hearing on
the proposed resolution that public convenience and necessity require
proposed service applied for by 'A Better Cab Company', on 1/16/79.
Motion carried unanimously, 6/0. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Perret,
to set a public hearing on their proposed schedule of fees and charges,
1/16/79. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0.
Neuhauser called attention to an article re funding for the Crime
Comm. The Executive Committee of Regional Planning will discuss payment
of only the portion of the budget within the guidelines set by the
President. Perret called attention to the proposed new rules of the
Census Bureau regarding qualification for Standard Metropolitan Statistical
Area Designation. Staff is considering a special census & filing of
letter of protest to changes, also a possible meeting of those concerned,
in. Washington.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 78-515, Bk,
52, pp. 1343-1350, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH SHIVE
HATTERY CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR INSPECTION& TESTING SERVICES ON THE
900 -CAR PARKING GARAGE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
'Balmer absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Erdahljto adopt RES. 78-516, Bk.
52, p. 1351, AMENDING BUDGET AUTHORIZATION RESOLUTION 78-128, FOR THE
DEPT. OF PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT (graphic services), Affirmative
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roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Balmer absent.
City Atty. Hayek presented.a new draft of the Item #13 Ord. City
Mgr. Berlin outlined the amendment as per letter from Old Capitol.
Motion by,Perret, seconded by Erdahl, to waive rules failed as Neuhauser
and.Roberts,voted "no",.and six "yes" votes were needed.. Discussion
followed concerning,need.and enforcement. Moved by,deProsse, 'seconded
by Perret, that the new ORD. AMENDING ORD. 78-2605 TO REQUIRE THAT AN
ESTABLISHMENT 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, 4/2, Neuhauser and Roberts voting "no",,Balmer absent. Roll
call vote on first vote for passage carried, 4/2, with the following
division of vote: Ayes: Vevera, deProsse, Erdahl, Perret. Nays:
Neuhauser, Roberts. Absent: Balmer.
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Moved by"'deProsse, seconded
by Perret,
to adjourn the meeting, 8:30
P.M. Motion carried unanimously,
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
DECEMBER II, 1978
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December II, 1978, 1:30 PM in the Conference Room
at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevera, Roberts, Balmer, deProsse, Neuhauser, Ferret
1:40 PM. Absent: Erdahl.
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Hailing. Others present for certain
discussions, as.noted.
TAPE. -RECORDED on Reel 78-30, Side I, 2519 -End, 8 over to Side 2, 1-2421.
i, EXECUTIVE SESSION -8 AM Tape N13, Side I, 2016-2512.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret to adjourn to executive session for
discussion of collective bargaining negotiations with John Carpenter, as
continued from 12/4/78 executive session. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 5/0, Erdahl &'Neuhauser absent. Finance Dir. Vitosh present. Moved
by Roberts, seconded by Ferret to adjourn, 8:50 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION=1:30 FM Tape kl-, Side I,"2512 -End; Side 2, 1-85.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse)to adjourn to executive 'sesslon for
discussion of appointments to the Parks & Recreation Comm., the Board of
Appeals, the Board of Examiners of Plumbers, and to Johnson County Regional
Planning Comm., also for report on negotiations from.John Carpenter. Affirm-
ative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl & Ferret absent.; 'Perret arrived,
1:40 PM." Moved by heuhauser,`'seconded by Perret, to adjourn, 2:00 PM. Motion
carried unanimously,
APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING & ZONING COMM.-Schmeiser Tape 78-30,'S1de I "':2519 -End
Annexation 300' _ Side 2 1-360
City MI' / that Berlin stated no formal.agreement with the County had been
executed, regarding.annexation procedures. The'3001' is the dlstance back
from the paving for which a property owner can be assessed, so in some .
Instances, the:City obtained this area.
Amendment To Fence Ordinance
Sr..Bldg.--Inspector Siders, PBZ Comm. Blum present. Discussion Included
whether,or:not to; Issue permits, different views of Staff & Commission,
complaints, received and need for permit, addition of requirement that at
such tfine,sidewal,k:is Instal led would agree to move
fence back 5 regulations In commercial areas. Majority of Council favored
issuing permits, a..letter..to be sent to fence installers when Ord. Is adopted.
Staff will rewrite ordinance to .incorporate suggestions discussed, and send
out in.next packet. Councilwoman deProsse left the room, 2:35 PM.
AGENDA ITEMS
360-425
I Clty Clerk Stolfus advised that Item 6 should not be on the agenda for
the 12th but on the 19th, and requested addition to Council Business to
set public hearings on application and fares for 'A Better Cab Co.'
Council decided to defer the. Lumsden resolution of commendation until he
is able to a+tend the presentation.
City, Manager Berlin asked that Council defer action on the vacation of Capitol
St. Atty. White & Ed Jennings will be present on 12th to present the new
Proposal. Public hearing on vacation of Harrison St. should be set, and
issue referred to•Planning & Zoning. Balmer had advised his approval.
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AGENDA CONTINUED
Asst. City Mgr. Halling called attention to proposed changes to the local
non-discrimination ordinance as recommended and submitted by Staff. A
final draft to be sent out next week. The words, 'It shall be unlawful'
to be added to paragraphs added In 10.2.5 8 10.2.7. A Council policy
will be needed for Instances when the Commission makes a determination of
discrimination.
NOISE CONTL ORDINANCE 425-1130
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Joseph Galbraith, Nolse Control Specialist for the Environmental Protection
Agency,was present to outline avenuesthe City can take to establish regula-
tions for noise. He distributed the booklet 'Noise, A Health Problem'. .Each
Community Helps Others, ECHO, can provide technical assistance in development
of a reasonable ordinance and its enforcement, can loan measurement equipment,
can train enforcement personnel. Grants might be available from the.Quiet
Communities Act for purchase of equipment. Another booklet outlined EPA
noise programprogressto date, including airport noise abatement planning
and model'_community noise ordinance. Councilman Vevera left the room, 3:10
PM. Galbraith reviewed regulations now in force:in other Iowa towns.and..
discussed al l: areas of unnecessary noise (transportation, construction,
garbage collection,. dogs, parties, industrial noise). Councilwoman deProsse
present; 3: 30:PM.,FChrm. Citizens Committee -Airport. Ken Lowder suggested
the City.,;Investigate.noise control.., Iowa City has expertise at the Univ.
for help'on..thIs issue .!The City Manager will see if there, is any interest
In Univ: Departments for an.Intern program.
CABLE -TELEVISION -FRANCHISE: 113072421
MayortPro tem.Belmer.presiding...City Attorney Hayek, C. Tiffany present.
For Eastern .Iowa: Larry Aldrldge, Robert Keller. For Hawkeye: Michael
Krueger, Gene Claussen, ElIlott Full. Hayek advised that granting of the
franchise:can,.;take,as•long ,-as Council wants, but afterwards. there are:
several actions,to take .according to a timetable. He advised that,,award
of the franchise does not depend on whether or not there were violations
of the 'campaign' finance,ardinance. deProsse had several concerns regarding
public access commitment, which each group answered. There wlII be an 800'
space aIlowed-An !the, newFlibrary`building for public access' activity:'
Discussion Included: N of staff available,' equipment charges, cost`of baslc
equipment, free use of equipment with limitations. deProsse observed applicants
both seemed willing to, allow the Commission to play a strong role In
determining.the,need''for pub I Ic. access. .:Members of Ecumenical Committee were
present. Dave Olive questioned making of productions;if trained:' This will
be allowed : Amount of time allowed for free training to use equipment was
explalned., Cox Is -to reply to Olive's previous questions; a copy:of the
letter .to:.be!sent to the City. Hayek advised that the franchise Is not
subject:.to outcome of ;negotiations with the Library Board. The City Mgr.
w111 advertise,for applications for the Broadband Cortmission, and Council
will consider budget implications. Legal' procedure for Ordinance Awarding
Franchise will be Investigated.
Meeting adjourned, 5:20 PM.
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DECEMBER 19, 1978
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 12/19/78, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic
Center. Mayor Vevera presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer,
deProsse, Erdahl, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None.
Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Hayek, Melling, Kraft, Vann,
Glaves, Milkman, Mose. Minutes tape-recorded on Reel #78-31, Side 1,
590 -End. A musical group invited citizens to go caroling with them on
December 23rd, meeting at Old Brick to start.
City Clerk Stolfus requested addition of Resolution issuing Cigarette
Permit, motion to accept abstract of election for Library Bond issue, &
motion to set public hearing on Governor St. Bridge project, to the
Consent Calendar. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, that the
following items and recommendations in Consent Calendar be received, or
approved, and/or adopted as.amended: .
Approval of.Official Actions, reg. Council meeting, 12/5/78,
subj.-to correction, recomm. by City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards & Commissions:. Airport Comm. -11/16/78;
Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.-11/21/78; Housing Comm. -7/5, 8/2, 9/6,
10/4, 10/20, 11/1/78 & subcommittee.meeting.of 10/6/78 (comment was
made that when minutes are so late, they are not helpful to Council);
Planning & Zoning Comm. -12/7/78.
Permit Resolutions, recomm. by City Clerk, Bk. 52: RES. 78-
517; p. 1352; APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT FOR D. ELLIS DBA/NEEDS,
18 S. Clinton.. RES. 78-518, p. 1353, APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT
and RES..78-519, p. 1354, SUNDAY SALES, FOR RANDALL FOODS, 1851
Lower Muscatine. : RES. 78-520, p .1355, APPROVING CLASSIC LIQUOR
LICENSEFOR R. CORCORAN DBA/THE SHAMROCK, 525 S. Gilbert. RES. 78-
521; p. 1356, REFUNDING PORTION OF CLASS B BEER PERMIT FOR O'BRIEN'S,
119 Iowa Ave. RES. 78-522, p. 1357, & RES. 78-523, p. 1358, REFUNDING
PORTIONS OF CIGARETTE PERMIT FEES FOR VFW, POST 2581, 1012 Gilbert
Ct.-& COPPER DOLLAR, 211 Iowa Ave TO HAWKEYE AMUSEMENT CO. 'RES.
78-524, p. 1359, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT, SINCLAIR MARKETING, 731
S. Riverside.
Motions: To approve petition for suspension of Taxes for
Mildred'dennings. To accept Abstract of Election ,for Library Bond
.Issue. .To set public hearings on 1/9/79, 1) to receive comments
from citizens on Small Cities Prog. Preapplication.for CDBG funds
for Armory area improvements, 2) on Plans, Spec., Form of Contract
& Est. Cost for Governor St. Bridge.
Resolutions: RES. 78-525, Bk. 52, p. 1360, ACCEPTING SANITARY
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN BEL AIRE ADON. PT. 1.
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Correspondence referred to City Mgr. for reply: Chrm. Riverfront
Comm. re funding of river corridor capital improvement program; S.
Eskin re maintenance of ice on City Park ponds for skating. Memos
from Traffic Engr. prohibiting parking on Westminster St.; re
parking meter stalls, 1000 N. Clinton St. Application for use of
streets from Jaycees to close Iowa Ave. between Clinton & Gilbert
St. for carnival, 7/3-14/79, denied.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Recommendations of Planning & Zoning Comm. re approval of final
plat of Village Green South, Part 2, & re approval of prel. & final
LSNRD plans of Old Capitol Centre, noted.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopte RES. 78-526, Bk.
52, pp. 1361-1362, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF LYN-DEN HEIGHTS, as approved
by P&Z Comm. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council -
members present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that ORD. 78-2935, Bk. 14,
pp. 318-319, AMENDING ZONING ORD. 2238 BY CHANGING USE REGULATIONS OF
GREB PROPERTY -SOUTH OF HWY. 6 BYPASS &`WEST OF VFW CLUB, FROM CH TO C2
ZONE, as' recommended by P&Z Comm.' Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
.Jack Robinson, 221 College Ct., presented a statement requesting
permission to bid on the newspaper recycling & pickup project. Paul
Lillios, Coralville, stated.that.he had been hired by Alert Towing to
reorganize the program. Both persons were directed to bring a proposal
to Staff for- future consideration. Moved by Perret,.seconded,by Neuhauser,
to give five-day notice ofcancellation of contract as of 12/24/78, to
Mr. Wayner of Alert Towing, as he has not performed according to his
contract. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0. City pickup of newspaper
Will start on 1/8/79.
Public hearing to accept comments from the public regarding the
City's proposed application for Federal assistance under Sec. 3 or 18 of
Urban Mass Trans. Act, was held. .There were no interested citizens
present to speak for or against the application.
Public.hearing was held to receive citizen comments regarding
implementing a community improvement program in the Armory neighborhood,
utilizing CDBG funds. Several residents from.the area were present.
Ron Johnson; 219.E. Benton, asked for an.explanation of the project.
PPD Dir. Kraft gave a sum ary of activities to date, and called attention
to future hearings. Several concerns were discussed. It was pointed
out that pressure had been brought to bear regarding violations found by
minimum housing inspections in the area. City Mgr. Berlin advised that
he would investigate inspection & enforcement of housing code in the
project area.
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Mayor Vevera announced continuance of public hearing re Four
Cushions, 18 S. Clinton. City Mgr. Berlin noted receipt of letter from
Johnson County Health Dept. advising that all problems have been corrected.
Public hearing closed. Mayor Vevera asked that Items 12 & 13 be considered
at this time. There were no Council objections.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 78-527, Bk. 52,
p. 1363, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ACTIVITIES FOR IOWA CITY BUDGET YEAR FY79. Moved by Balmer, seconded by
Vevera, to delete the following activities and budget amounts from the
resolution: Acquisition & Rehablitation of Structure for victims of
spouse abuse, $80,000, and Riverfront Improvements, $75,000, (total
$155,000). Upon roll call, motion was defeated, 2/5, upon following
division of vote: Ayes: Balmer, Vevera. Nays: deProsse, Erdahl,
Perret, Neuhauser; Roberts. Rollcall vote on adoption of resolution
carried, 5/2,upon the following division of vote: Ayes: Neuhauser,
Roberts, deProsse; Erdahl, Perret. Nays: Vevera, Balmer.=
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to designate the Community
Dev. Programs to be included in the 5th Year Community Dev. Block Grant
Application n follows <Minimum Housing ;Code -Enforcement, $101,000;
Housing Rehabilitation, $100,000; Senior Center,'$214,000;�Energy Conser-
vation,'"$26,880; Planning, $40,775; Administration $155,000; Contingency,
$32,345; totalling $670,000. Motion carried, 6/1, Vevera voting 'no'.
`It was noted that the Humane Services Planning will be discussed along
with the Regional Planning Commission budgets
Mayor Vevera noted that Item 17 would be taken up at.this time.
There were no objections. City Mgr. Berlin requested deferral of the
Resolution Authorizing the City ManagertoOffer a Franchise for Cable
Television 'so that staff could review additional written information.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to defer the resolution to the
1/9/79 meeting. Motion carried unanimously,.' ?/0. : Richard Hook, repre-
senting'Cox Systems, presented additional information re how much money
was being allocated for local origination equipment (and public access),
also for operating expenses.
Mayor.Vevera announced three vacancies to two—year terms on the
Committee on Community Needs, appointments to be at Feb. 6th meeting,
terms expiring 3/1/81- Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to reappoint
Harold Stager, 1221 Kirkwood, to the Resources Conservation Comm.
Motion,carried unanimously. The other appointments will be readvertised.
`Moved by Perret, seconded by`deProsse,'to appoint. Richard McCartt, 413
Crestview;: Linda McGuire,'430 Ronalds; and Angelita Reyes, 102 Westgate
St.; to three-year terms expiring 1/1/82 on the Human Rights Comm.
Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to
appoint Richard Yates, 213 Haywood Dr., to unexpired term ending 1/1/80
on Human Rights Comm. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Vevera advised that the appointment to the Board of Electrical
Examiners and Appeals (professional electrical engineer) for a term
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expiring 10/26/82 would be readvertised after Council had seen changes
to be suggested by the Board in criteria re appointments. Moved by
Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to reappoint Carol deProsse and David
Perret to the Johnson County Regional Planning Comm. for three-year
terms expiring 1/2/82. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Erdahl
left the meeting, 9:15 P.M.
Balmer suggested that the staff keep in touch with the School Board
re school closings. Dev. Coord. Glaves outlined plans of renters of
the modulars on Clinton and recommended the date for moving be keyed to
the leasing schedules for opening of other existing space in downtown
area.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 78-528, Bk. 52,
pp. 1364-1366, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT FOR
PROPERTY ACQUISITION FOR THE HIGHWAY 1 IMPROVEMENT, WITH DEPT. OF
TRANSPORTATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl
absent.
Moved by Neuhauser,,seconded by. Balmer, to adopt.RES. 78-529, Bk.
52, p. 1367, AUTHORIZING.THE.CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH GRAND DADDY'S OF IOWA CITY for use of their parking lotus a permit
parking.lot.. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Perret,:seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-530, Bk.
52, p. 1368, ESTABLISHING A PERMIT PARKING LOT AND ESTABLISHING THE FEE
THEREFORE (Grand Daddy's). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Erdahl absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-531, Bk.
52, p. 1369, AMENDING SALARIES FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL, reclassifying
Planner/Program Analyst I positions to Range 12.. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 78-532, Bk.
52, p. 1370, AMENDING CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL BY
ADDING AND RECLASSIFYING POSITIONS, (Planner/Program Analysts). Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORD. 2605 TO REQUIRE THAT AN ESTABLISHMENT 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, AS AMENDED, be given second consideration
and vote for passage. After discussion it was moved by deProsse,
seconded by Perret, to defer the second consideration and refer the
Ordinance to the staff for further review and consideration of a commercial
building code or other alternatives. Motion carried, 5/1, Vevera voting
'no'.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
DECEMBER 18, 1978
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December 18, 1978, 1:30 P.M. in the
Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Robert Vevera
presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevera, Neuhauser, Roberts, Erdahl.
e:,a<nre Perret. Balmer. deProsse
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Melling. Others present
for certain discussions, as noted.
TAPE-RECORDED on Reel 1178-30, Side 2, 2440 -End, 6 Reel 978-32,
Side 1, 1-2260.
APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING S ZONING Boothroy, Ryan present. 2440-2690
Vi11aBe Green -South Part 2. Council can adopt, subject to
approval received from Iowa Dept. of Environmental Quality,
..,final -plat on 1/9/79.
Old Capitol Center, LSNRD Boothroy explained the three conThis of. tree ordinance requirements. This
item can be approved 1/9/79.
-Ly L,Den'Hes hts Final,Plat 'Legal papers will be 'presented by
Tues.', signed, and applicant 'asks Council approval. .::Ryan;
quoted Seo. 32-30., to answer P&Z concern about rural design
' standards !! If-lowa'C1ty'ever.annexes,the property,.;they-can
decide'whether''or not to accept the street. A aesament
"'"waivers for paving',could -be required.
2690 -End
AGENDA -COUNCIL "BUSINESS 'Reel 11'18-32 Side 1, 1-330
1.:. Steve Bissell.repreienting the Jaycees, explained their
request..for carnival on closed Iowa Ave., July 3-8.
N S S streets would be open. Lettere from the Downtown
-Asan. .6 Chamber will,.be presented later. Staff had
denied the application because of construction planned,
and shortage of parking spaces during the summer.
Applicant to come'to,Jan. 9th meeting with letters.
2. City Clerk Stolfus asked for addition of two items to
'the Consent Calendar, approval.of cigarette permit and
acceptance of Abstract of Election -Library Bonds.
3.'`City ,Mgr...Berlin noted receipt of letter ,from Johnson
County;Mealth Dept. re compliance by Four.Cushions, Inc.'
to health regulations.
4. Re letter on snow removal,atskating ponds, it was
pointed oui.that'boards used to be provided so that
skaters could remove the snow from the pond if'they wished.
Showalter will be answering the letter.
5. Berlin advised that use of Federal Highway Assistance
money for the Rocky Shore bikepath will be discussed at
budget discussion, and funding for the Riverfront Comm.
can be discussed today along with the Block Grant Funding.
7. Because',paper pick-up is.still not working, Council will
give the 5 -day notice in the contract to Alert. The
Public Works department will schedule pickup.
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Informal Council
December 18; 1978
8. City Mgr. Berlin requested addition of a motion to set public
hearing on Governor St. Bridge project to the agenda for
1/9/78.
9. It was pointed out that 4 street lights at Burlington/Clinton
intersection were out. Also it was suggested that Council
look at adding a signal or stop at Iowa & Gilbert.
10. Lettere received prior to the responses sent in the packet
re the environmental review for Ralston Creek had been
passed out. Berlin advised that the City is not going to
undertake an environmental inspection statement. Berlin &
Atty. Bowlin were complimented on their responses. Re
the dam.near Scott Blvd., land acquisition will begin next
i spring. Berlin had not heard from Jim Powers since the last
letter was written.
11. Application to Resources Conservation Commission was discussed.
A majority of Councilmembers agreed to appoint Harold Stager.
12. Applications to Human Rights Comm. discussed. A majority of
Councilmembers agreed to appoint Richard McCartt, Angelita
Reyes, Linda McGuire & to the unexpired term, Richard Yates.
13. Concerning appointment to Board of Electrical Examiners &
..Appeals, Kucharzak stated that the Beard had decided to
recommend changes to the criteria for appointment to Council.
14. A majority of Councilmembers agreed.to.appoint deProsse &'
Perrot to the Johnson County Regional Planning Comm.
:Neuhauser'was.congratulated for being the new chairman of
the':Commission.
v •nnua-acne-bnA1Y1 YKUVUSAL-AKMORY AREA 330-911
Kraft; Wnn,i.Milkman & Engr. Ed Brinton present. Vann reported that
HUD officials had been apprised of the proposal. Council discussed
relocation, public housing. Brinton presented a plat and explained
1. , the .proposal to close Benton. Councilmembers agreed.that'the
Armory area was a good area, & to apply for the grant. Staff to
review relocation policies and to outline tradeoffs re of
traffic on `Benton. Estimated costs were noted. Material sent
with packet of 12/15 noted.
Kraft, Vann, Milkman, Martzahn present. Vann explained amend-
ments to FY'79 as outlined in material sent in 12/15 packet.
One issue discussed was amount to be left in contingency and
whether or not to fund Spouse,Abuse and Transient Shelter.
There was not a"majority present wanting to fund the transient
center.. R.iverfront Commissioner Bill Gilpin was present.
There will'be'$250,0O0 available from sale of hotel land, which
Council had said previously would go back to Rlverfront Comm.
Gilpin advised that $75,000 now would keep their enthusiasm up.
This could be matched with BOB 'funds, possibly. Re FY80 budget,
j a majority of Councilmembers agreed with staff recommendations.
911-1440
CALENDAR PARKING Plastino, Minter, Stockman present. 1440-2260
Minter outlined on a map and explained problems and alternatives
for cleaning streets in several areas. Council discussed odd/
even parking,, prohibition during certain hours, emergency snow
procedure. Staff to identify areas for calendar parking, to
investigate signage procedure with legal, and draft a snow
emergency ordinance. Area for calendar parking outlined, on
tape at 2039. Meeting adjourned, 4:45 PM.
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