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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-05-04 Council minutes0 0 MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL MAY 4, 1976 7:30 P.M. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost to date during this calendar year for said publication is $ The Iowa City City Council met in Regular Session on the 4th day of May, 1976, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Cham- bers at the Civic Center. Present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Mayor Neuhauser made the following proclamations: May 9-15, 1976, as National Police Week and May 5, 1976, as Na- tional Law Day; May 8, 1976, as Gil and Naomi Voss Day, May 9-15, 1976, as Small Business Week; and May 4, 1976, as Chauncey Swan Day. Moved by Balmer and seconded by deProsse that the follow- ing agenda items and recommendations in the Consent Calen- dar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Reading of minutes of official actions of Council meeting of April 13, 1976, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: City/Univ., 3/31/76; Riverfront Comm., 4/22/76; Parks and Rec. Comm., 4/14/76 Resolutions: Resolution No. 76-128, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 155, approving Class C Beer Permit applica- tion for A & V Pizza Villa, 531 Kirkwood Avenue. Correspondence: Letter from City Attorney regarding 1976 General obligation Bond authorization. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Nays: none. Page 2 Official Council Actions May 4, 1976 Moved by Foster and seconded by Balmer to refer the Reso- lution amending Resolution No. 76-148, by Altering the Member- ship of the Riverfront Commission, to the Rules Committee for a report back next week. Motion adopted, unanimously. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret to approve the Mayor's appointments to the following Boards and Commissions: Dr. Robert Ogeson, 305 Woodridge, to the unexpired term on the Planning and Zoning Commission, term to expire 5/1/78; and John Kammermeyer, 2 Woolf Avenue, and Juanita Vetter, 3011 Brookside Drive, to fill the full terms, expiring May 1, 1981; Jim Harris, 219 Ronald Street, to fill the unexpired term on the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission, term expiring June 1, 1978; and Stephen Lombardi, 5310 Westlawn Residence Hall and Barbara Bouschlicher, 2027 Taylor Drive, to fill the vacancies on the Housing Commission, terms expiring May 1, 1979. Motion adopted, unanimously. Councilman Foster called attention to the item on the agenda indicating Council may adjourn to Executive Session for -discus- sion of the recent ruling handed down by the court dealing with the Urban Renewal lawsuit. He said his feelings were that this should be discussed in open session. City Attorney Hayek re- sponded decisions are difficult to make in open session, when you need to fully and frankly discuss the ramifications and potential actions of various parties involved and what they are going to do, especially if they are going to read or hear about it from the news media. After further discussion, Mayor Neuhauser asked that a motion be made to discuss this item at this time. There was no motion. City Manager Berlin reported that HUD has approved an in- crease in the eligibility income for Section 8 Housing, and in order to incorporate those increases into our policy, a motion should be made to accept them. Moved by Foster and seconded by deProsse to accept the revised eligibility income figures for Section 8 Housing. Motion adopted, unanimously. Public Hearing was held on the destruction of the dog named "Hobo", owned by Ms. Annie Warner. Beverly Horton, Shelter - master, explained the problems involved and actions taken. Persons appearing that had been bitten by the dog were: Tim Kelly, 100 E. Church; Barbara Oakley, 120 N. Gilbert; and Police Officer Steve Heath. Harold Wesley, California Ave., and Richard Magino also appeared. Those appearing supporting not destroy- ing the dog were: Marta Bartlet, 19 Forest View; Ann Warner (owner of the dog); Linda Hoff, South Capitol St.; Craig Curry, 528 South Capitol; and John Tinker, North Liberty. Lea Odkin, Kalona, requested that the dog be allowed to stay with her in 0 0 Page 3 official Council Actions May 4, 1976 the country. Mayor Neuhauser declared the hearing closed. Moved by Balmer and seconded by Vevera to adopt the Resolu- tion. After further discussion, Councilman Vevera called for the question. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Neuhauser, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Foster, Perret. Councilman Selzer out of room. Motion adopted, 4/2. Roll call on adoption of the Resolution No. 76-129, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 156, Authorizing the Destruction of the Animal. Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: Perret. Absent from room: Selzer. Resolution adopted, 5/1. After a request to delay the execu- tion, moved by Foster and seconded by Perret to reconsider the Resolution and delay action for 48 hours. Roll call: Ayes: Perret, deProsse, Foster. Nays: Neuhauser, Vevera, Balmer. Abstain: Selzer. Motion failed, 3/3. Moved by Selzer and seconded by Balmer that the rule re- quiring that ordinances must be considered and voted for pass- age at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, that the ordinance, Rezoning a 12.9 Acre Tract of Land from R1A to R1B for Frantz Construc- tion Company, located south of Highway 6 By -Pass and east of Sycamore Street be voted upon for final passage at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Foster, Balmer. Nays: deProsse, Perret. Motion failed, 5/2 (extraordinary vote was required). Moved by Foster and seconded by Balmer that the ordinance be considered and given first vote for pass- age. Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster, deProsse, Neuhauser. Motion adopted, unanimously, 7/0. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Foster that the ordinance to Revise the Amortization Schedule for Removal of Non -Conform- ing Signs be considered and given first vote for passage. The question of Councilman Balmer's conflict of interest was brought forward. Mayor Neuhauser requested the City Attorney to define what a conflict of interest is. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Perret. Mo- tion adopted, 6/1. After discussion, moved by Vevera and seconded by Selzer that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meet- ing at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first and second consideration and vote be waived, and that the ordinance for the Planned Area Development Plan of Part of Lot 23, MacBride Addition, Part 1, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer. Motion adopted, 7/0. Mayor Neuhauser noted Item 14.a. and Item 14.b, Resolutions, would be omitted at this time. Page 4 Official Council Actions May 4, 1976 Moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret to adopt Reso- lution No. 76-130, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 157, Amend- ing Salaries and Compensations for Classified Personnel, Resolution No. 75-183, and Providing for Various Position Changes in the Finance Department. Barbara Woodward, 627 Orchard Street, member of Human Relations Commission, appeared presenting a statement regarding the Affirmative Action Policy for the City of Iowa City. Moved by Perret and seconded by deProsse to receive and file the statement. Motion adopted, unanimously. Rev. Welsh appeared for discussion. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Balmer, Selzer, Vevera. Resolution adopted, 4/3. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret to adopt Resolu- tion No. 76-131, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 158, Accepting Street Improvements on Woodside Drive South of University Lake Addition. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer to adopt Resolu- tion No. 76-132, recorded in Res. Book 35, pages 159-160, Ap- proving Plans, Specifications, Contract and Estimated Cost for the FY '77 Slurry Seal Project. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, DeProsse. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera to adopt Resolu- tion No. 76-133, recorded in Res. Book 35, pages 161-162, Approving Contract for Legal Services with the City Attorney in connection with the Urban Renewal -Eastham suit. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Moved by deProsse to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Perret. Roll call: Ayes: Perret, deProsse, Foster. Nays: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Neuhauser. Motion failed, 3/4. Moved by Balmer, and seconded by Selzer to adjourn to executive ses- sion to discuss litigation on Urban Renewal. John Morrissey requested the City Attorney cite the Code Section applicable for executive session. Attorney Hayek read from Section 28A of the State Code. Mayor Neuhauser suggested if Councilmembers wished to be informed of what is taking place, they could con- tact the City Attorney individually. Roll call on the motion to adjourn to executive session: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Bal- mer. Nays: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Motion failed, 3/4. Moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera to ad- journ the meeting at 9:55 P.M. Motion adopted, unanimously. ® 0 Page 5 Official Council Actions May 4, 1976 A more detailed and complete description of activities of Council available in the City Clerk's office. Mayor City Clerk MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL APRIL 13, 1976 7:30 P.M. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost to date during this calendar year for said publication is $ The Iowa City City Council met in Regular Session on the 13th day of April, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Nancy Seiberling appeared presenting a report from the Steering Committee of Project GREEN regarding the progress of planting plans for 1976. Moved by Foster and seconded by Perret to receive and file the correspondence. Motion adopted, unanimously. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed the week of April 18-24, 1976, as Private Property Week. The Mayor noted the Consent Calendar would be amended by the addition of a Resolution approving Class C Liquor License Application for Boulevard Room. Moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer that the following agenda items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Reading of minutes of official actions of Council meeting of March 30, 1976, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning and Zoning, 4/1/76. Resolutions: Adopt Resolution No. 76-103, recorded in Res. Book 34, page 126, approving Cigarette Application for Richard D. Hobbs, dba/Dick's Texaco, 301 Kirkwood. Adopt Resolution No. 76-104, recorded in Res. Book 34, page 127, approving Class C Liquor License for Eugene W. and Ethel Madison dba/Boulevard Room, Ltd., 325 E. Mar- ket St. Correspondence: is Letter from Rebecca and bottle litter. for reply. Sue Siegler regarding pop/beer can Referred to the City Manager's office • Page 2 0 0 Council Minutes April 13, 1976 The motion was approved bythe a 0110111rret11Scall ,otevera. Balmer, deProsse, Foster, N City Manager Berlin noted the recommendation from P & Z on the application submitted by Home Town Dairies for rezon- ing has been withdrawn. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Vevera to set the Public Hearing on an Ordinance to Revise the Amortization Schedule 0 Por Removal of Non -conforming Signs for April 27, 1976, at unanimously. in the Council Chambers. Motion adopted, Mayor Neuhauser called attention to a letter from Betty Park submitting her resignation from the Board of Adjustment with a recommendation for replacement. The Mayor requested that ad- vertisement for this vacancy begin. Public hearing was held on rezoning a 12.9 acre tract of land for Frantz Construction Co. from RIA to RIB. Councilman Foster expressed concern on storm water run-off. There being no others present to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. • Moved by Foster and seconded by Balmertoadop28, tiResolution No. 76-105, recorded in Res. Book 34, page and Esti- Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Contract, mated Cost for the FY '77 Slurry Seal Project for April 27, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, all Councilmembers present; resolution adopted, 7/0. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Selzer toAadopt ptiResllution No. 76-106, recorded in Res. Book 34, page ng provements in the Washington Park Part 9 Subdivision done by Metro Pavers and Knowling Brothers Construction. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, all Councilmembers present; reso- lution adopted, 7/0. Moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer to adopt Resolution No. 76-107, recorded in Book 34, page 130, Accepting Equipment es from Leasing, Inc. Roll deProsse, Foster. caNays: Aynone.NeuhauserSelzer, ve Abstain: Perret.Blmer, Reso- lution adopted, 6/0. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Perreta to131opEstapt Resolu- blish- tion No. 76-108, recorded in Res. Book 34, P g staeesIt ing Policy for the Use of City Vehicles by City Employ was pointed out that the word "area" should be omitted from • Section III of the Proposed Vehicle Policy and should read "out-" side of Iowa City, except at the discretion of the City Manager. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, all Councilmembers present; resolution adopted, 7/0. • • Page 3 0 Council Minutes April 13, 1976 Moved by deProsse and seconded by Selzer to adopt Reso- lution 76-109, recorded in Res. Book 34, pages 132 to 134, Disposing of Northeast Corner of Lot 6, Mall 1st Addition to Sycamore Investors, which is in connection with the 1st Avenue Realignment Project. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous; all Councilmembers present, resolution adopted, 7/0. Moved by Vevera and seconded by Foster to adopt Resolution No. 76-110, recorded in Res. Book 34, pages 135 and 136, Estab- lishing Six (6) additional 2 -hour metered parking stalls on the north side and west end of College Street Bridge and three (3) additional 2 -hour metered parking stalls on the south side, west end on the College Street Bridge. After discussion, Council- man Foster moved the question, seconded by Selzer. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, deProsse, Foster, Selzer, Balmer, Neuhauser, Perret. Roll call on adoption of Resolution, Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Selzer, Vevera. Nays: Balmer, Neuhauser, Perret. Resolution adopted, 4/3. Moved by Perret and seconded by deProsse to adopt Resolu- tion 76-111, recorded in Res. Book 34, page 137, Regarding the Replacement of Alton Locks and Dam 26 on the Mississippi River. • Those appearing for discussion were James Curtis, 422 5th Ave.; Andrea Hauer, 5624 Kate Daum; and Suzanne Clark, 730 Iowa Ave. Moved by Perret and seconded by Foster to amend the Resolution to add "request additional study of economic conditions" to the third paragraph. Motion adopted, Balmer voting "no", deProsse out of room, 5/1. Moved by Perret and seconded by deProsse to amend the resolution to delete the wording "The suspected deepen- ing of the upper Mississippi channel from 9 foot to 12 or 15 foot will cause severe environmental degradation" and substitute with "WHEREAS the greatly increased volume of barge traffic made pos- sible by the proposed replacement is likely to cause severe environ- mental degradation". Motion adopted, Balmer voting "no", Vevera out of the room, 5/1. Roll call on the motion to adopt the Reso- lution, Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Nays: Balmer, .Selzer. Resolution adopted, as amended, 5/2. Moved by Perret and seconded by Foster that the correspondence be received and filed. Motion adopted, unanimously. After brief explanation by the City Manager, moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera to approve the application from Northwest- ern Bell for Construction on Highway Right -of -Way for construc- tion of a single duct and one buried cable crossing under High- way #6 at Sycamore Street. Motion adopted, unanimously. Moved by Balmer and seconded by Foster to adjourn the meet- ing at 9:20 P.M. Motion adopted, unanimously. 0 n U • Page 4 0 council minutes April 13, 1976 A more detailed and complete description of activities of Council available in the City Clerk's office. City Clerk Mayor 0 s 0 0 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION APRIL 7:30 0 OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES 13, 1976 P.M. The Iowa City City Council met in Regular Session on the 13th day of April, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Rev. Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Road, appeared concerning an article appearing in the newspaper regarding traffic on Washing- ton Street. He pointed out that procedures need to be estab- lished regarding Washington Street. Mr. Berlin, City Manager, pointed out this matter has come before the Council previously and the traffic plans in the downtown area would be completed. He noted a report would come from the Police Chief if Council desired. Rev. Welsh also called attention to the article re- garding Police enforcement of the bicycle ordinances. Nancy Seiberling appeared presenting a report from the Steer- ing Committee of Project GREEN regarding the progress of plant- ing plans d by Perretto receive 6and lfile sthe vcorrespondence. Motion ed by Foster and eadopted, unanimously. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed the week of April 18-24, 1976, as Private Property Week. The Mayor noted the Consent Calendar would be amended by the addition Of a Resolution approving Class C Liquor License Application for Boulevard Room. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer that the following agenda items and recom- mendations in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Reading of minutes of official actions Of Council meet- ing of March 30, 1976, subject to correction, as recom- mended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of April 1, 1976. Resolutions: Adopt Resolution No. 76-103, recorded in Res. Book 34, page 126, approving Cigarette Application for Richard D. Hobbs, dba/Dick's Texaco, 301 Kirkwood. Council Activities Page 2 April 13, 1976 • Adopt Resolution No. 76-104, recordclassedLin Res. Book 34, page 127, approving or License for Eugene W. and 325 Ethel Madiketson dba/ Boulevard Room, Ltd., Correspondence: Letter from Rebecca Sue Siegler regarding POP/ beer can and bottle litter. sThis lettice er has been reply* referred to the City The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. City Manager Berlin noted the re Towne ndation Dairies form rezoning on the application submitted by has been withdrawn. Vevera to It was moven by deProsse an ordinancend t the ins Reviseethe yAmortization eSchaed- Public Hearing signs for April 27, 1976, ule for Removal of Non -conforming d, unanimously. 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Motion adopte • Councilman Balmer inquired Mr. BerlinCouncil noted discussionwould the Human Services funding. 27th of April. Council concurred. be held informally Councilman Foster and Perret reported on a conference s Sioux City which they and members of the City Staff and Housing Commission attended, which was on Section B, New Housing, Leased Housing and Rehabilitation. park Mayor Neuhauser called attention to a letter from Betty submitting her resignation from the BoardoroTeAuestedethatnt lad a recommendation for replacement. inhe ay also noted the Revenue vertisement for this vacancy beg appropriationsRevenue Sharing Bill has beyears, anddand it that sheseems wouldas if keep Council informed would be for 3 3/4 y of the final results. Councilwoman deProsse referred to an article in the eCedar of Rapids Gazette regarding Cedar Rapids proposing $3.00, with a reduction for elderly and asked that this be in- vestigated. Council concurred. City Manager Berlin asked that each Councilmember contact area legislators this week on (1) the tax bill in the House and (2) the level of municipal assistance. • council Activities Page 3 April 13, 1976 • Public hearing was held on rezoning a 12.9 acre tract of land for Frantz Construction Co. from R1A to RIB.Deforsdis- Kraft, Director of Community Development was present cussion. Councilman Foster expressed con tcern on speak,storm water run-off. There being no others present ayor declared the hearing closed. to dopt It was moved by Foster and seconded by Balmer Book 34, e 128, Setting Resolution 76-105, recorded in Res. Specifications, Contract, and Public Hearing on Proposed Plans, Sp Seal Project for April 27, Estimated Cost for the FY '77 Slurry Council Chambers. ative roll 1976, at 7:30 P.M. in the resent; resolution call vote was unanimous, all Councilmembers p adopted, 7/0. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Selzer to adopt Resolution 76-106, recorded in Res. Book 34, page 129, Accept- ing Improvements in the Washington Park Part 9 Subdivision done by Metro Pavers and Knowling BrothersConstruction. Affirmative roll call vote was0uunanimous, reso- lution all Councilmembers adopted, It was 0. moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer to adopt Resolution 76-107, recorded in Book 34, page 130, Accepting • Equipment from Leasing, Inc. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deprosse, Foster. Nays: none. Abstain: Perret. Resolution adopted, 6/0. onded by Perret to adopt It was moved by deProsse and sec orded in Res. Book 34, page 131, Establish - Resolution 76-108, recof City Vehicles by City Employees. It ing Policy for the Use was pointed out that the word "area" should be omitted from olicy and le Section III of the Propto icthePdiscretionsofutherCity " except of Iowa City, P eared for Manager. Bill Terry, 206 West Park Road, apP discus- sion. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, all council - members present; resolution adopted, 7/0. It was moved by deprosse and seconded by Selzer to adopt Resolution 76-109, recorded in Res. Book 34, pages 132 to 134, Disposing of Northeast Corner of Lot 6, Mall let Addition to Sycamore Investors, which is in connection with the let Avenue Realignment Project. Affrmative rolltion calladopvoteed, 7/0 s unanimous; all Councilmembers present, It was moved by Vevera and seconded by Foster to adopt Reso- lution No. 76-110, recorded in Res. Book 34, pages 135 and 136, Establishing Six (6) additional 2 -hour metered parking stalls on the north side and west end of aolegeStreetonrtheesouthtside, (3) additional 2 -hour metered parking stalls west end on the College Street Bridge. Rev. welsh called atten- Ll Page 4 0 Council Activities April 13, 1976 tion to the adopted parking policy. After discussion, Council- man Foster moved the question, seconded by Selzer. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, deProsse, Foster, Selzer, Balmer, Neuhauser, Perret. Roll call on adoption of Resolution, Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Selzer, Vevera. Nays: Balmer, Neuhauser, Perret. Resolution adopted, 4/3. It was moved by Perret and seconded by deProsse to adopt Resolution 76-111, recorded in Res. Book 34, page 137, Regard- ing the Replacement of Alton Locks and Dam 26 on the Mississippi River. Those appearing for discussion were James Curtip, 422 5th Ave., Andrea Hauer, 5624 Kate Daum, and Suzanne Clark, 730 Iowa Avenue. It was moved by Perret and seconded by Foster to amend the Resolution to add "request additional study of economic conditions" to the third paragraph. Motion adopted, Balmer voting "no", deProsse out of room, 5/1. It was moved by Perret and seconded by deProsse to amend the resolution to delete the wording "The suspected deepening of the upper Missis- sippi channel from 9 foot to 12 or 15 foot will cause severe environmental degradation" and substitute with "WHEREAS the greatly increased volume of barge traffic made possible by the proposed replacement is likely to cause severe environmental • degradation". Motion adopted, Balmer voting "no", Vevera out of the room, 5/1. Roll call on the motion to adopt the Reso- lution, Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Nays: Balmer, Selzer. Resolution adopted, as amended, 5/2. It was moved by Perret and seconded by Foster that the corres- pondence be received and filed. Motion adopted, unanimously. After brief explanation by the City Manager, it was moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera to approve the application from Northwestern Bell for Construction on Highway Right -of -Way for construction of a single duct and one buried cable crossing under Highway #6 at Sycamore Street. Motion adopted, unani- mously. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Foster to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 P.M. Motion adopted, unanimously. Mayor 9 City Clerk I INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION r MAY 3, 1976 1:30 P.M. The Iowa City City Council met in informal session on the 3rd day of May, 1976, at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present were: Balmer, Foster, Selzer, deProsse, Perret, Vevera (1:35 P.M.), Neu- hauser (1:35 P.M.). Staffinembers present: Berlin, Hayek, Stolfus, Schreiber. Mayor Pro Tem deProsse presiding. COUNCIL TIME The question was raised as to why, as stated in the Parks and Recreation Commission minutes of April 14th, bids were to be considered from out-of-state. The City Manager advised he would check this out. Also on page 3 of these minutes, was a recommendation concerning acquisition of land for Hickory Hill Park. It was suggested that Council wait on what to de- cide after the decision is made on the Riverfront property acquisition. Mayor Neuhauser arrived, 1:35 P.M., and pre- sided for the rest of the meeting. Attendance at the Department of Transportation's May 14th meeting was discussed. Councilman Perret called attention to a special meeting at noon in Des Moines on the 14th with repre- sentatives from Ames, Ottumwa, Marshalltown, Clinton, Iowa City, and Burlington to discuss the importance of operating subsidies for mass transit. A letter was presented for the Mayor's sig- nature. Councilwoman deProsse volunteered to go to the meet - ing in Des Moines. She pointed out that the National League of Cities Transportation Committee will begin to lobby on a Federal bill concerning operating subsidies. Concerning addi- tional money to finance bikeways, information will be forth- coming. She learned that UMTA is looking to do demonstration projects in connection with Public Safety. City Manager Neal Berlin pointed out that the Staff is beginning to work on the appeal on the budget to Appeal Board, and asked for any ideas or information to be incorporated in the appeal. He discussed the information being provided to the public concerning the Affirmative Action incident in re- gard to the change in the job description for the position in the Finance Department from Assistant Finance Director to Administrative Assistant. He stated that June Higdon was not an applicant for the position, and he did not discourage her from applying. He gave his justification for changing the job description, the two differences in the description being in the areas of investment of funds and supervision. He 0 0 Council Discussion Page 2 May 3, 1976 stated that the compromise was acceptable to Mel Jones but not to Pat Strabala; however, if Council accepts the compro- mise, Strabala would live with it and make it work. The City Manager noted that material concerning the Com- mittee on Community needs had gone to the Rules Committee, and would be discussed later. AGENDA ITEMS Items 13 and 14 were explained as being required by the Code. It was noted that the exact figures were not used in Item 5.A.3. The City Manager advised that the preliminary draft for the Animal Control Ordinance has not been reviewed by the Legal Department. He noted that two counties have acknowledged the City's letter on animal control and Johnson County would like to meet with Council and discuss the prob- lems. The City Manager pointed out that a motion would be need- ed to include the increase in eligibility limits for the Section 8 Housing into Iowa City's policy. It was suggested that concerning rent withholding and minimum housing standards ordinances, more specific information be given concerning in- spections being done now, also a suggestion was made that with more control and enforcement, many of the problems could be eliminated. -- DISCUSSION OF FUNDING OF FY 177 City Manager Neal Berlin called attention to his memo of April 9th, Human Services Funding, and summarized the infor- mation, noting that the Mayor's Youth Employment Project will need an additional $329, making the recommendations for FY '77 from the Ad Hoc Youth Services Committee total $56,023. He recommended adding $10,000 for Council on Aging and $2,000 for the Police Explorer Post, which makes a total of $68,023 for FY '77. Out of the unexpended balances of $12,000 for FY 176 Youth Services, he recommended that $2,000 be allocated for the John- son County Council on Aging and $500 for the Police Explorer Post. Councilmen Vevera and Balmer objected to the allocation of $24,000 for UAY. James Swain was present for discussion and explained the Outreach Program for Mayor's Youth, the basic services including (1) Crisis Intervention, (2) Street Counseling, (3) Information and Referral, (4) Follow-up on the first three, and (5) Youth Ombudsman. He noted that they 9 0 Page 3 Council Discussion May 3, 1976 will apply for a $30,000 grant from the Runaway Youth program. They will be sending minutes of the Board meetings to Council. Day Bray, William Dennis, and Doris Ridgeman were present for the discussion. Ridgeman noted the need for persons to mow lawns for elderly, and for visitors for the lonely. A Time - Exchange Program was discussed, as was a Hospitality Center. Dennis advised that the Red Cross will be, along with blood solicitation, taking over periodic checks for senior citizens with diabetes, heart or anemia problems. It was suggested that a motion be adopted by Council concerning unexpended bal- ances. DISCUSSION OF FOCAL POINT AT DUBUQUE AND COLLEGE INTERSECTION City Attorney Hayek called attention to his memorandum concerning G.O. Bonding for the Focal Point and the Dubuque/ College Project. The whole project could be a part of the same bond issue, and the street improvements would not be subject to the referendum, but the fountain, tot -lot and rest rooms would be subject to a reverse referendum on petition of 850 voters. He suggested that, in answer to the question of when to vote on what goes in or goes out of the project, it should be no later than just after the public hearing, which is tenta- tively set for June 8th. The alternate sources of funding would be H.C.D.A. funds. If the focal point were to be paving, trees, planters, and benches, it might not be subject to refer- endum. It depends on what is incidental to a street project. Hayek's report represents his thinking along with that of the bonding counsel, Ken Haynie and the Finance Director, Pat Stra- bala. Use of Road Use Tax monies for the project was questioned. Observations made included: one reason the City got the HCDA money was because of the Urban Renewal Project; the Committee on Community Needs has not recommended to Council that this was a good use of HCDA money; and during one Councilmember's campaign, low and moderate income people were against using HCDA money for street projects. Director of Public Works Dick Plastino pointed out that the City is out of time, and if no decision is made on what is wanted for the focal point, etc., there would be no construc- tion this summer. It was suggested that a design be planned to do everything but the 100' square. The City Manager com- mented that it was good to know that it is the consensus of the Council that $150,000 is the approximate figure for the focal point. It was also Council's consensus that the parking ramp was not an acceptable alternative location for the comfort sta- tion. The need for firetruck access was pointed out as the J Page 4 Council Discussion May 3, 1976 reason for changing the location. Several Councilmembers agreed that they wanted to include a comfort station in the project. After discussion, Plastino summarized the direction of the Council -- to go ahead with the design and construction of paving of Dubuque and College, to keep the water and sewer where they are, unless replacement is needed, and leave the 100' square alone but design the focal point for construc- tion in 176 or 177 in the $150,000 range, keeping in mind that the utilities will not be relocated. Four Councilmembers agreed with this summary. Bill Nowysz stated that it would be nice to have the space clear of utilities for flexibility in design, but Council could restrict the designer as discussed, so his direction would be to work on Scheme "C" with the new restrictions. Mayor Neu- hauser called attention to the following: that the project would be subject under bonding procedures, to reverse refer- endum, and the Committee on Community Needs did not accept Council's suggestion that it be funded out of HCDA funds. SLURRY SEAL PROJECT Public Works Director Plastino presented a memo of com- parison of Slurry Seal with other types of maintenance and had a portion of pavement which showed the difference between the portion which was Slurry Sealed and the portion which was not. He outlined the problems the City has had, which can be corrected. He noted that this is only preventive maintenance. Des Moines uses Slurry Seal, but has their own Slurry Seal outfit. Purchase of a machine was discussed, $12,000, with $10,000 for a truck, but this was not recommended by Plastino. BIKEWAYS Director of Community Development, Dennis Kraft explained the Finkbine Commuter Project, noting that it would be a Federal 80%/Local 20% demonstration grant. The Resolution will authorize the University to construct the bike trail with Federal funds. There is only one Iowa pro- ject. The application is ready, the University has some assur- ances to give, and the A-95 review will be done by the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. The University designed the project, and the local share will be funded mostly by Pro- ject Green. The route would go from Mormon Trek along the railroad tracks, tie in with a road from Rocky Shore Drive and on to the Recreation Building. The project will be discussed at the City -University meeting. The City agreed to be the lead agency. Meeting adjourned, 5:10 P.M.