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AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1977
7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER
410 EAST WASHINGTON
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 15, 1977 7:30 P.M.
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d. Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds:
(1) Mr. Jim Mulac, acting as an agent for Plains Distribution Service'
Bookbus, has applied for permission to park a bookbus near
Blackhawk Mini -park to display books and magazines from non-
commercial midwest publishers. Permission has been granted
for the bookbus to.park on Dubuque Street inside the fenced area.
Plains Distribution Service intended 'to`offer their merchandise
for sale'. However,'a City ordinance prohibits to use of public
ial purposes; oses; and the applicant has been advised
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Mr. Mulac will appear at the Council meeting to appeal
this decision.
e. Correspondence:
(1) ,'Letter from Eliot Kellar of KRNA regarding; one-way traffic on
Hollywood Boulevard -'east of Keokuk. This letter has been
referred to the City Manager for reply.
(2) Letter from Kathleen K. Murphy and James E. Murphy regarding a
building permit. This letter has been referred to the City
Manager
�for reply.
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END OF�CONSENT CALENDAR
Item No. 5 RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
a. Consider recommendation of the Resources Conservation Commission
that the City purchase the Barnes Therm-Atrace camera. 'This,'item
will'';be part of the Resources Conservation Commission budget for
FY78 to be submitted to the City Council.
b. Consider recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission:
(1) To approve S-7746, preliminary plat of Lyn -Den Heights, a proposed
,subdivision of a'tract of (land located approximately 1000: feet
north of Iowa City and east of U.S. Highway 1, subject to, the
following contingencies:
(a) The culvert should be concrete and the size should be
indicated on the plat,
(b) lot lines should be drawn to the center line of the street,
(c) the two larger; lots should be numbered as Lots12 and 13
and, at the time the final plat is submitted, it should be
indicated via an agreement that all development (including
Lots 12 and 13) shall comply with the provisions of the
Storm Water Management Ordinance,
(d) the radii of curves on Oak Street should be labeled,
i (e) all public improvements should be waived at this time with
the understanding ,that "a waiver of objection to assessments
should be included at the time of submission of the final
plat, and
(f) the name of the street should be changed prior to the
submission of the final plat. (The street name should be
it
called a drive.)
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The Planning and Zoning Commission at a regular meeting
held
of the
on November 3, 1977, recommended by a 6-0 vote approval
subject subdivision subject to the contingencies noted above.
This recommendation is consistent with the Staff's recommendation
presented in a Staff Report dated November 3, 1977, which is
attached to this agenda. Pending revision of the plat, correcting
the deficiencies and discrepancies noted, this item will be
placed'on the Council agenda for consideration at the next regular
meeting.
(2) To approve S-7747, a preliminary plat of Northridge Subdivision,
proposed replat o
a f a tract of land located between North
Governor and Dewey
Social;,Service's building, J Streets, and across from the Johnson County
subject to the following stipulations:
(a) that the deficiencies and discrepancies noted in the
November 3rd Staff Report be corrected,
(b) that the Legal Staff review the legal papers,
(c) that the covenants be attached to the plat regarding:
(1) joint driveways for Lots 1 and 2, and for Lots 4 and
5, and'.
(2) granting the lots a common use area in the center area
of the subdivision, and
(d) that a waiver be granted in the block width requirement.
The Planning and Zoning commission at a regular meeting held
on November 3, 1,977, recommended by a 6-0 vote approval of the
subject subdivision contingent upon the stipulations noted. This
recommendation -is not entirely consistent' with the 'Staff's
recommendation presented in a Staff Report dated November 3,
b,ut is acceptable
1977, which is attached torthis agenda of all t
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the Staff if common open space is'provided for use of all
residents within the subdivision. 'tChat
itY ouCouncilld be othatted tstipulation
prior the
'to approval of the plat by
;. (a) above should be resolved but that stipulations (b) and (c)
would; be resolved at the time the final plat is reviewed and
considered. The preliminary plat, however, should inelude,a
and joint driveways will
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sideration at'the next regular meeting.
t Council recommend to the City of Coralville approval
(3) That,the City
of S-7748, preliminary plat of County Downs, a subdivision of a
tract of land located approximately two ,and one-half miles
north of the City limits and east of County Road W66 (North
Dubuque Street)', subject to correction of the following defi-
ciencies and discrepancies as well as, correction of those items
listed by=the City of Coralville:
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(a) the sizes of all existing and proposed culverts and drain
pipes should be shown,
(b)' fire hydrants should be located no more than 400 feet apart,
(c) radius of the median and paved surface within the turn-
around should be dimensioned;
(d)' the right-of-way and paved surface for County Road W66 should
be dimensioned, and dimensioned. Lot A should be
(e) all lots should be fully
dimensioned between Lots Z and 3, and between Lots l and 6.
uire as a
dition
approvahithatnthe owners wauested ive the lright ofville gobjection to assess
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merits if the subdivision should ever be annexed by the City of
Nowa City.
The Planning and Zoning Commission ata regular me
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on November 3, IS
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ision subject
the subject subdivto correction of the above listed
deficiencies and discrepancies-as,well as correction of those
items listed by the City of Coralville.
This recommendation is consistentwith the 3ta1977 rWhicheisation
presented in a`Staff .Report A dated
November embe
1 attached to this agenda. As this^subdivision is located
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approximately two and one miles north of the City
and east of County terd W66(North.
jurissd ction but within the
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Coralville s.extr of Coralville has requested'
annexation area of Iowa"City, thearatto1said plat.','
the City's recommendations in reg
(4) To approve 5-7749, a prelliminary.and final Large Scale Residential
Development-7749,an f Pentacrest Garden Court Apartments, a
proposed 96 -unit aparoeandcCourtxStteetslandtbetween Madisonf
land between Burlingt
and Clinton Streets,:contingent upon the',signatures of the
utility compsnies.„
re ular meeting held
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ission at a 9
Zoning Com the
The Planning and Zo 9 a_6-0 vote approval of
on November 3>"1977,'recomm
ended by
subject preliminary LSRD plan: This recommendation is a Staff consistent
with the Staff's
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November 3
ed will
in accordance with Council policy, be deferred for one week at t
and,presented to the City Council for consideration so
next reular concern9aboutdition, a
mthein. flow ofetrafficsfrom this in ddevelopment onto
nected with
Burlington Street via the north-souttherefore,n recommended
ton Street. The Commission,
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(5) To reinterate to the City Council, the media and the public
that the P&Z vote to recommend a building moratorium on the
Near North Side did not bind the Commission in advance to a
policy of lowering residential density. Such a Commission'
policy would be biased and improper now if developed prior
to the study of the Staff's recommendation and the Compre-
hensive Plan Process.
Item No. 6 ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES:
a. Board of Examiners of Plumbers. One vacancy for an unexpired term
ending December 31, 1978. This appointment will be made at the
December 20,:1977,'meeting of the City; Council.
Item No. 7 CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS:
a Consider an appointment to the Committee on Community Needs for an
unexpired term ending July 1,°1978.
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Item No. 8 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION:
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Item No.9 REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY:
a'. City Manager
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Item No. 10
PUBLIC HEARING ON DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY BETWEEN DUBUQUE AND LINN ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF PRENTISS STREET.
Comment:
This alley was vacated by Council action on June 28, 1977, at the request
of an adjoining property owner, Willian D. Kerfoot. The parcel has been
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appraised at $800. This public hearing is a required procedure in the
disposition process.
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Item No. 11
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1976 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS; REPEALING' ORDINANCE NO. 2710 AND PROVIDING
FOR ITS, ENFORCEMENT (first' consideration).
Comment:
This Ordinance adopts the 1976 Uniform Plumbing Code. The amendments
are the same as in the 1973 edition with the exception of Section 409(x)
which allows administrative authority on back water valves on basements
below curb line, Section 608 which will allow loop vents for discharge
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Tines on dishwashers, and the new uniform appeal procedure in Section
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V.D. These amendments have been approved and recommended to Council for
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adopion by the Plumbing Board of Appeals.
Action
Item No. 12
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEWSPRINT
RECYCLING PROGRAM WHICH HAS BEEN ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
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AND TO PROVIDE' PENALTIES FOR THOSE WHO INTERFERE WITH THE PROGRAM BY THE
UNAUTHORIZED COLLECTION OF NEWSPRINT (first consideration).
Comment:
This ordinance makes it a misdemeanor for any person or group to pick
up'papers within 24 hours of the time scheduled'for City paper pickup.
Groups such as the boy scouts may pick up on their own paper drives
provided the time ofpickup is separated by at least 24 hours from City
pickup., Public Works ' recommends adoption of this resolution. = :
Action:
Item No. 13
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2621 BY EXEMPTING
RAILROAD'CROSSINGS AT BURLINGTON STREET, DUBUQUE -DES MOINES STREETS,
CLINTON-DES MOINES STREETS, AND KIRKWOOD-GILBERT COURT FROM THE PROVISIONS
OF MUNICIPAL' ORDINANCE NO 2621 WHICH REGULATES THE AMOUNT OF TIME THAT
RAILROAD CORSSINGS MAYBE BLOCKED BY STANDING TRAINS (first consideration). ,.
Comment:
In 1976, the State Legislature passed Iowa Code 5327G.32 which basically,
prohibited trains from blocking any railroad crossing in the State for
overIO minutes. Iowa City, since April of 1972, has had Iowa City
Ordinance'N2621which prohibits a standing train from blocking railroad
crossings in the City for over five minutes.' Pursuant to the authority
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granted by the State statute, the Department of Transportation scheduled
a hearing for October 27, 1977, to determine whether the public safety
or convenience requires that the Iowa City ordinance remain in effect
and that the State statute not be instated. The D.O.T. has authority
under the statute, to hold the Iowa City Ordinance void for any or all
of the railroadcrossings in Iowa City.
The Legal Department, pursuant to the authorization granted to it by the
City, Council' on October 24, 1977, negotiated a settlement with the Chicago, '
Rock Island &'Paci'fic Railroad Company (Rock Island) and the Cedar Rapids
and Iowa City Railway Company'(CRANDIC) concerning the blockage of'rail-
road crossings in Iowa City. THe agreement reached with the two railroad
lines was that the Rock Island and the CRANDIC would withdraw their
complaints to all of the, 20' crossings within Iowa City if the Iowa City
ordinance was amended to allow the State's 10 minute limitation to be'.
" controlling on'four of the railroad crossings located within the City:
Clinton'- Des Moines Streets, Dubuque - Des Moines Streets, Kirkwood -
Gilbert, Court,' and Burlington Street. This was the proposal for settlement
that the Legal` Department, presented to the Council at its October 24, 1977,
meeting and which the Council accepted.
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Item No. 14
CONSIDER RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BRYN MAWR HEIGHTS,
PART II (S-7745).
Comment:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at a regular meeting held on October 20,
1977, recommended by a 3-2 vote; approval of the above subdivision located
south of Denbigh Drive and west of Sunset Street subject to the following
contingencies:
(1) that curve data be provided,
(2) that the,lots be fully dimensioned,
(3) ;that a16"',,integral curve be indicated in the cross-section drawing,
(4) that all
easements be labeled,
that the legal description be corrected, and
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(6) that a north -south walkway be provided from Ealing to Wrexham Drive
located approximately midway east to west in the proposed, development.
This recommendation is not consistent with the Staff's recommendation
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presented in a Staff Report dated October 20, 1977, which was attached to
the Council agenda' of November 1, 1977. Specifically, the subdivision
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is highly undesirable in residential developments in regard to safety
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consideration and a sense of neighborhood unity. The two negative votes
by the Planning and Zoning Commission were for this reason.
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Item No. 15
ADJOURNMENT
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City of Iowa City
DATE: November 10, 1977
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Informal Session Agendas
November 14 1977 Monday
1:30 - 4:30 P.M.
1:30
P.M.
- Executive Session to consider appointment to CCN
1:45
P.M.
- Review
zoning applications
2:00
P.M.
- Discuss
industrial and economic development - Don Hunter
3:00
P.M.
- Discuss
lease agreement for Union Bus Depot
3:30
P.M.
- Discuss
312 Federal Loan Program - Housing
4:00
P.M.
- Review
Council agenda
4:15
P.M.
- Council
time
November 15 1977
Tuesday
7:30 P.M. -
Regular
Council Meeting - Council Chambers
November 21 1977
Monday
1:30 - 4:30 P.M.
1:30 P.M. -
Review
zoning applications
2:00 P.M. -
Discuss
extension of Sand Road and Scott Boulevard -
Public
Works
2:30 P.M. -
Discuss
HCDA Budget Proposal - Community Development
and Finance
3:30 P.M. -
Film from
Public Technology Institute - City Manager
4:00 P.M. -
Review
Council agenda
4:15 P.M. -
Council
time
November 22 1977
Tuesday
7:30 P.M. -
Regular
Council Meeting - Council Chambers
November 28 1977
Monday
No meeting
November 29, 1977
Tuesday
No meeting
Pending List
Resource Recovery
Design Review Committee authority
University Heights
Annexation
North Side Parking
Senior Center