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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
January 4, 1982
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: January 4, 1982, 11:45 A.M., in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser reporting.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Balmer, Dickson, Erdahl, Lynch, McDonald, Neuhauser,
Perret. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Jansen,
Boothroy, Franklin, Seydel, Karr.
TAPE-RECORDED: Reel 982-2, Side 1, 109-763.
APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 109-278
Bryn Mawr Heights Addition, Part 13 Franklin advised submission was same as
preliminary and that nothing had been changed. Erdahl questioned possible
conflict of interest with McDonald having served on the Planning and Zoning
Commission. City Atty. Jansen will investigate.
"Well" Property on plat of Conway's Subdivision Boothroy explained that
parcel marked "well" was not part of original right-of-way acquired by the
City.and rather than delay the disposition, the applicant chose to request
a public hearing at a later date. There were no objections to setting such
hearing for 2/2/82.
Vacation of portion./ Maiden Lane There were no objections to setting a
public hearing for 2/2/82. Boothroy explained provision for necessary
easements for utilities.
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Off-street parking for clinic uses Boothroy explained the history of the
ordinance re variance for clinic on Southgate Avenue. Variance was denied
but Bd. of Adjustment felt the regulations were too restrictive and a
change was needed. Change would be from 1 space per 100 square feet to 2
spaces per examination/treatment/office room.
Airport Overlay Zones Standards are based on IDOT Aeronautics Div.,
the appeal process is the only change. After adoption of this ordinance,
any variances would have to be gotten from Bd. of Adjustment. FAA had
previously given approval of the proposed hotel projection of 33' into
the zone. Consensus was to hold the public hearing, and review all
questions prior to the adoption.
279-575
COUNCIL AGENDA BUSINESS
�isposiilon o Bu6I Property/Neuzil, Sanderson City Atty. Jansen
reported that the street had been vacated in 1898, therefore, no action
was necessary from P & Z. The item needed was a quit claim deed. Perret
questioned the possibilty of City reimbursement for costs incurred when
staff spends time clearing up such matters. Majority of Councilmembers
felt this matter should be pursued and requested City Atty. to draft such
a policy.
Charles Wunder Ltr. Councilmerrtiers felt very strongly that designation of
Park Road is adequate and would have to remain such. City Manager was
" directed to draft letter for Mayor's signature.
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Informal Council
January 4, 1982
Ralston Creek Village Erdahl questioned our share of funds for the project.
City Manager replied that it had not been budgeted and would come out of
sewer revenue (enterprise funds).
Council Committee Appointments Councilmember Balmer volunteered to fill the
vacancy on the Civil Defense Corton.; McDonald will replace Roberts on Johnson
County Council Of Governments and.Dickson replaces Erdahl. Rules Committee
membership will remian the same,Lynch and Erdahl.
Fringe Committee Mayor Neuhauser requested status report. City Manager and
City Atty. briefly explained City involvement. A written report will be
furnished.
IRB Policy McDonald questioned wheather a formal written policy had been
developed. Perret explained a policy had been formulated for commercial and
industrial applicants. City Manager will send McDonald.copy.
League of Muncipalities - Lobbying Meeting Mayor Neuhauser requested someone
attend from the City. Councilmembers and.staff were unable to attend. Asst.
City Manager Helling will contact the League and request any new information.
Informal Meeting Time Change Erdahl requested consideration re.changing the
meeting time. Several Councilmembers expressed a desire to meet later in
the day. Consensus was to change the Monday informal sessions to 4:30 to
6:30, this woula include the budget sessions scheduled to begin Monday,
January 11th. .The.possibility of meeting. on alternate.Tuesday evenings
was discussed: Mayor Neuhauser requested members call when late or. absent.
Planning 6 Zoning Ag?1qtmeP!Majority of Councilmembers agreed to appoint
Thomas R. Scott to the unexpired term.
NOISE ORDINANCE Council discussed preliminary draft. Lynch questioned 576-783
Y pen— alty clause. City Manager replied that it would be tied in with the
general penalty clause already in the Code. Discussion re one noise control
officer and whether all officers should be able to cite offenses. City
Manager expressed that this was a complaint basis ordinance and that every
officer would be able to cite. Council requested information re sound meter
equipment, training, and reasonable noise levels. A trial period, where
officers would gi.ve.warnings instead of citations,. was discussed.:....Majority
of Councilmembers felt 3 month period was sufficient and requested enforce-
ment by June 1st.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Dickson, seconded by Erdahl, to adjourn to
exec. session under Sec28A.5b, to discuss strategy with counsel in matters
that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its
disclosure would belikely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the
governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
.7/0, all Councilmembers present, 1:47 P.M. Staffinembers present: Berlin,
HelliMovednby Balmer, secondedKbyrPerreTap-recorded
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cadjourn. TThs declared the
motion carried, 7/0. 1:30 P.M.
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