HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-05-11 Council minutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
MAY 11, 1976
7:30 P.M.
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The
11th day Iowa City City Council met inRegular ssion on the
of May, 1976 at 7:30 P.M, in the Council Chambers
at the Civic Center. Present: Balmer, deProsse
Neuhauser, Perret, Selz , Foster,
er, Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor
Neuhauser presiding.
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sentingVtwooletterslfrom2the FirsteChristianaChurch: pre-
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ing concern on hazardous conditions existing on Dubuque andress-
College as a result of traffic barriers and 2) expressing
continued interest in helping to provide elderly housing
downtown. He asked that these items be scheduled for informal
discussion. It was moved by Vevera and seconded by Perret
that the letters be received and filed. Motion adopted,
unanimously.
Michael Brody, 1008 Tower Court, appeared concerning
construction for parking for the apartments in the Tower
Court area, across from oaknoll calling attention to the
hazard. He recommended an addition to the Code that contractors
or builders be required to correct safety hazards created by
them. City Manager Berlin replied this is being investigated
by the Public Works Department.
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ing the City proceed with the Paving of Sycamore Street south
of California Avenue to the road leading to Grant Wood School,
due to severe dust conditions. City Manager Neal Berlin in-
dicated a report would come from the Department of Public Works
on the policies and schedules for paving. It was moved by
Selzer and seconded by Perret to receive and file the petition.
Motion adopted, unanimously.
James Powers, 2324 Mayfield Road and John Morrissey,
513 S. Van Buren appeared regarding Freeway 518.
Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed May 10-15, 1976 as Iowa City
Hospital Week and May 10-14, 1976 as Municipal Clerk's Week,
and commended City Clerk, Abbie Stolfus, for her work.
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Joseph Patrick, 1190 E. Court appeared requesting
Item 4-c-1 be deleted from the consent calendar. He read
his letter which included a petition from residents from that
section of East Court Street bounded by Summit to Muscatine,
who are requesting the street be designated as a "local" or
"neighborhood" street and to divert from it arterial and
collector type traffic. After discussion of suggestions,
the Mayor requested that the Director of Public Works give
a presentation. Moved by Foster and seconded by Balmer that
the following agenda items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar, as amended, be approved and/or adopted:
Reading of minutes of Official Actions of Council meeting
of April 27, 1976, subject to correction, as recommended
by the City Clerk
Minutes of Boards and Commissions
Human Relations Comm., 4/26/76
Correspondence
Letter from Douglass B. Lee, Jr., spokesperson for
residents of the block bounded by Jefferson, Gilbert,
Market and Linn Streets, requesting adequate pro-
tection against traffic noise and fumes. Referred
to the Dept. of Public Works for reply.
The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes:
Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera.
Mayor Neuhauser noted Item 5, recommendation of the Human
Relations Commission to approve Private Club Guidelines will
be deferred until next week. It was pointed out that the
Commission had received input from private clubs.
City Manager Berlin called attention to the letter from
Carol K. Sueppel, owner of the Goody Shop, regarding assign-
ment of the lease. Moved by Foster and seconded by deProsse
to approve assignment of the lease to George and Meta Ireland.
Motion adopted, unanimously. Mr. Berlin also informed Council
that a request had been received from the National Guard to land
2 helicopters on May 16th at the National Guard Armory for a
Special Program and according to the Municipal Code, the Mayor
and Council are required to give written approval for any
landing outside of the airport. Moved by Balmer and seconded
by Selzer to permit landing the helicopters at the Armory.
Motion adopted, unanimously. Mr. Berlin noted information
had been received from the State yesterday regarding the Budget
appeal and that the City must respond to that information
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within 7 days, if an appeal is to be submitted to the State
Board. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret to authorize
the submission of the budget appeal. Motion adopted, unani-
mously. Mr. Berlin also announced the Old Post Office Building
will be advertized for public sale on May 21, and bids will
be received on the 23rd of June. The City Manager also in-
formed Council the low bid on the Urban Renewal project notes
was 2.988, and acceptable to HUD.
Public Hearing was held on the Disposition of a Portion
Of Lot 5, Mall First Addition, to Whitehouse Enterprises.
Council had determined that no access on First Avenue would
be permitted because this would change the value of the land
and because of potential traffic problems. There being no
persons present to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Public Hearing was held on an Ordinance Amending the
Municipal Code of the City by Repealing Ordinance 2319, 2335,
2415, 2438, 2496, 2521, 2525 and 2551 (Chapter 9.30 of the
Municipal Code) and Enacting New Provisions in Lieu Thereof,
amending the present Code with respect to inspections and
housing code provisions. Those appearing for discussion
were: Bob Downer, 126 Potomac Drive representing a committee
appointed by the Board of Directors of the Iowa City Multiple
Listing Service and Iowa City Board of Realtors; W.A. Fotsch,
Coralville Realtor; Bill Terry, 206 West Park Rd., Mgr. of
Hawkeye Property Management; Wayne Whitmarsh, 3116 Maplewood
Lane; Fredine Branson, Chairperson of the Housing Commission;
Rev. Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Road; Lou Eichler, 1302 Carroll;
Linda Nelson, 641 S. Lucas St., Andrea Hauer, 5624 Daum, represent-
ing the University of Iowa Student Senate; Marie Costa, represent-
ing MayFlower Tenant Organization; Harold Wessling, 1422 Cali-
fornia Ave., Jeff Goudie, representing ISPIRG; Jim Shaw, 535
S. Johnson; and Susan Petrell, 1218 E. College, representing
Tenants United for Action. There being no others present to
speak, the hearing was declared closed.
Mayor Neuhauser declared a 5 minute recess.
Moved by Perret and seconded by deProsse to receive
and file the letter from Wayne Whitmarsh. Motion adopted,
unanimously.
Moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret to set a Public
Hearing for Storm Water Management Ordinance for 5/25/76 at
7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Motion adopted, unanimously.
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After discussion of present procedures, moved by Foster
and seconded by deProsse that the Ordinance Providing for
the Discontinuance of Service, the Establishment of Liens
for unpaid Water Bills and Repealing Section VI of Ordinance
75-2773, be considered and given first vote for passage.
Roll call on adoption: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser,
Perret, Selzer, Balmer. Nays: Vevera. Motion adopted, 6/1.
Bill Terry and Lou Eichler appeared for discussion. The
City Manager was requested to present more information
on this procedure.
Moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera that the Ordi-
nance to Revise the Amortization Schedule for Removal of
Nonconforming Signs, be considered and given second vote for
passage. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Selzer, Vevera, deProsse.
Nays: Neuhauser, Perret. Abstain: Balmer. Motion adopted, 4/2/1.
Moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera that the rule
requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on
for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the second
consideration and vote be waived, and the Ordinance Rezoning
a 12.9 Acre Tract of Land from R1A to RIB for Frantz Con-
struction in the Mt. Prospect III area, be voted upon for
final passage at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser,
Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: Perret. Motion adopted,
6/1. Moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera to adopt Ordi-
nance 76-2759, recorded in book 10, pages 7-8. Roll call:
Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster.
Nays: deProsse. Ordinance adopted, 6/1.
Moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera that the Ordi-
nance for the Planned Area Development Plan of Part of Lot 23,
MacBride Addition, Part 1 be considered and given second vote
for passage. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer,
Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Motion adopted, 7/0.
Moved by deProsse and seconded by Vevera to defer the
Resolution Concurring with and accepting the National Functional
Classification Map (FAUS) for the City of Iowa City, as
Delivered by the State of Iowa, Department of Transportation
for further report on specific changes. Motion adopted, 7/0.
Moved by Balmer and seconded by Vevera to adopt Resolution
No. 76-134, recorded in book 35, page 163, Approving Change
Order No. 1 in Demolition and Site Clearance Project #5,
U.R. Project R-14. Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Vevera,
Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Resolution adopted, 7/0.
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Moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret to adopt Reso-
lution No. 76-135, recorded in book 35, page 164, Establish-
ing a Fee for Certain Services Performed by the Fire Depart-
ment. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse,
Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Resolution adopted, 7/0.
The Mayor noted Item No. 18, Resolution Establishing
a Fee for Certain Services Performed by the Police Department
had been deferred for changes as discussed at an informal
Council meeting.
After discussion, moved by Perret and seconded by Foster
to defer for a week, the Resolution Authorizing the University
of Iowa to Construct the Finkbine Commuter Bicycle Trail
with Federal Funds and Project GREEN Funds allocated to the
City of Iowa City for this purpose, as the University has
decided to change the route. Motion adopted, unanimously.
Moved by Perret and seconded by deProsse to adopt Reso-
lution No. 76-136, recorded in book 35, pages 165-166,
Recognizing the Committee on Community Needs, which was
approved by the Rules Committee. Mayor Neuhauser asked that
the minutes reflect that the concensus of the Council was
that the Committee's life is contingent on receipt of HCDA
funds. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster,
Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0
Moved by Foster and seconded by Perret to adjourn the
meeting at 10:40 P.M. Motion adopted, unanimously.
For a more detailed and complete description of Activities
see Office of the City Clerk.
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City Clerk
MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
• APRIL 27, 1976
7:30 P.M.
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The Iowa City City Council met in Regular Session on the
27th day of April, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers
at the Civic Center. Present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret,
Selzer, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Mayor Pro Tem deProsse
presiding.
Moved by Selzer and seconded by Vevera that the petition
for a walk -light in front of the May Flower Apartments be re-
ceived and filed and referred to the City Manager and Public
Works Department for consideration and report back. Motion
adopted, Neuhauser absent.
Jim Shive appeared regarding the rezoning request by Frantz
Construction Company for Mount Prospect III, noting the Public
Hearing was held last week. He requested the first and second
consideration of the Ordinance be given at next week's meeting.
Council concurred.
® Mayor Pro Tem deProsse proclaimed April 30, 1976, as Arbor
Day and May 4, 1976, as Horace Mann Day.
Councilman Foster called attention to a correction on page 1,
paragraph 1, of the Official Council Actions of April 6, 1976,
listed in the Consent Calendar which should read Dennis Malone
instead of Dennis Will. City Clerk Abbie Stolfus noted two
additions to the Consent Calendar: (1) -Resolution Approving
Class C Beer Permit Application for East-West Oriental Foods,
615 Iowa Avenue, and (2) Resolution Approving Cigarette Permit
for David E. Stimmel dba/Big 10 D -X, 513 So. Riverside. Moved
by Balmer and seconded by Foster that the following agenda
items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar, as amended,
be approved and/or adopted:
Reading of minutes of official actions of Council meeting
of April 6, 1976, subject to correction, as recommended
by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Library Board of Trustees, 3/25/76; Design Review
Comm., 4/7/76; Planning and Zoning, 4/15/76; Board
of Adjustment, 4/7/76; Comm. on Commun. Needs, 4/14/76;
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Resolution 476-112, recorded in Res. Book 35, page
138, approving refund for Class B Beer Permit for
K & C Food System dba/S.C.'s, 830 1st Avenue, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Resolution #76-113, recorded in Res. Book 35, page
139, approving Class C Liquor License Application
for Colonial Bowling Lanes, 2253 Highway 218 South,
as recommended by the City Clerk.
Resolution #76-114, recorded in Res. Book 35, page
140, approving Class C Liquor License, Sunday Sales,
Application for Colonial Bowling Lanes, 2253 High-
way 218 South, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Resolution 476-115, recorded in Res. Book 35, page
141, approving Class A Liquor License Application
for VFW, 3949, 609 Highway 6 By -Pass, as recommended
by the City Clerk.
Resolution #76-116, recorded in Res. Book 35, page
• 142, approving Class A Liquor, Sunday Sales, Appli-
cation for VFW, 3949, 609 Highway 6 By -Pass, as recom-
mended by the City Clerk.
Motion approving disbursements in the amount of
$793,925.50 for the period March 1 - 31, 1976, sub-
ject to audit, as recommended by the Finance Director.
Resolution #76-117, recorded in Res. Book 35, page
143, approving Class C Beer Permit for East-West
Oriental Foods, 615 Iowa Avenue.
Resolution #76-118, recorded in Res. Book 35, page
144, approving Cigarette Permit for David E. Stimmel
dba/Big 10 D -X Service, 513 So. Riverside Dr.
The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes:
Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent:
Neuhauser. Resolution adopted, 6/0.
Moved by Selzer and seconded by Vevera to adopt Resolution
No. 76-119, recorded in Resolution Book 35, page 145, Approving
Preliminary Plat of Village Green Addition, Part 6. Roll call:
Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Nays:
• none. Absent: Neuhauser. Resolution adopted, 6/0.
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Mayor Pro Tem deProsse announced a vacancy on the Board
of Appeals for an unexpired term ending December 31, 1976,
with appointment to be made May 25, 1976.
After explanation by City Manager Berlin, moved by Foster
and seconded by Vevera to adopt Resolution No. 76-120, re-
corded in Resolution Book 35, page 146, Scheduling a Public
Hearing on the Destruction of an Animal, be held May 4, 1976,
at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Roll call: Ayes: Foster,
Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: none. Absent:
Neuhauser. Resolution adopted, 6/0.
Public Hearing was held on the Ordinance to Revise the
Amortization Schedule for Removal of Nonconforming Signs. Tom
Coulter appeared objecting to the present sign ordinance re-
quirements. City Manager Berlin commented that the City Attor-
ney has been asked to give a specific proposal to the Sign Re-
view Committee for an amendment, perhaps before the Sign ordi-
nance review is complete, so there can be some resolution as
to the question of roof -top signs. There being no others pre-
sent to speak, the hearing was declared closed.
Public Hearing was held on the proposed Plans, Specifica-
tions, Contract and Estimated Cost for the FY 177 Slurry Seal
Project. After discussion, Council decided to discuss the
project in informal session, the Resolution to be placed on
next week's formal agenda.
Public Hearing was held on the Proposed Planned Area De-
velopment Plan of Part of Lot 23 of MacBride Addition, Part 1.
There being no others present to speak, the hearing was de-
clared closed.
Moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret to adopt Resolution
No. 76-121, recorded in Res. Book 35, pages 147-148, Setting
a Public Hearing on May 11, 1976, to Sell Public Property, as
a result of the First Avenue Realignment Project, to White-
house Enterprises. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Perret, Selzer,
Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: none. Absent: Neuhauser.
Resolution adopted, 6/0.
Moved by Balmer and seconded by Vevera to defer Setting
a Public Hearing on an Ordinance Which Repeals the Housing Code
and Establishes a New Code in Lieu Thereof until the Housing
Commission requests the City Council to set a public hearing
again. After discussion, moved by Balmer and seconded by Vevera
to withdraw the previous motion. Moved by Selzer and seconded
by Vevera to defer the matter and instruct the Housing Commis-
e sion to disseminate the draft of the Ordinance to all Organi-
zations within the Community and get their input before Council
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has the public hearing.Motion failed, 3/4, Perret, Balmer,
Foster and seconded b Voting "no"; Neuhauser absent. Moved by
the Minimum Housing y Perret to set the Public Hearing on
Council Chambers. g Code on May 11, 1976, at 7:30 P.M, in the
"no", Neuhauser absentmot, 4 adopted, Selzer, Vevera voting
9/2.
Moved by Balmer and seconded by Foster to adopt Resolu-
tion No. 76-122, recorded in Resolution Book 35, page 149,
pality Approving the FY 177, '78, and '79 Official Report of Munici-
Vevera,for Street deProsse construction.
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cion.FosteRoll call: Ayes: Selzer,
Perret
sent: Neuhauser. Resolution adopted, 6/0•Nays: none. Ab_
Moved by Foster and seconded by Perret to adopt Resolu-
tion No. 76-123, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 150, Author-
izing the Execution of the Urban Mass Transportation Capital
Grant Contract in the amount of $1,071,832. Roll call: Vevera,
Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret, Selzer. Nays: none. Absent:
Neuhauser. Resolution adopted, 6/0.
Moved by Selzer and seconded by Perret to adopt Resolution
• No. 76-124, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 151, Authorizing
the Disposal of Certain Transit Equipment to the
adopted, 6/0. University of
, deProsse, Foster, Perret,
Iowa. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer
Selzer, Vevera. Nays: none. Absent: Neuhauser. Resolution
Moved by Perret and seconded by Balmer to adopt Resolution
No. 76-125, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 152, Authorizing the
Disposal of Certain Transit Equipment to the City of Coralville.
Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Perret, Selzer, Vevera,
Balmer. Nays: none. Absent: Neuhauser. Resolution adopted,
6/0.
Moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera to adopt Resolution
No. 76-126, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 153, Certifying De-
linquent Sewer Rental to the County Auditor in the amount of
$342.34. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Perret, Selzer, Vevera,
Balmer, deProsse. Nays: none.
adopted, 6/0. Absent: Neuhauser. Resolution
Moved by Foster and seconded by Perret to adopt Resolution
No. 76-127, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 154, Amending Sala-
ries and Compensation for Classified
76-183, and Providing Personnel, Resolution No.
nance for Various Position Changes in the Fi-
Department. Roll call: Ayes: Perret,
• Balmer, deProsseSelzer, Vevera,
, Foster. Nays:
Resolution adopted, 6/0. none. Absent: Neuhauser.
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cussiononta was resent for
theGeneraleobligationctor of nBond�Authorization, indthe
amount of $1,330,200.
It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Balmer to adjourn
the meeting, 9:00 p.M. Motion adopted, Neuhauser absent.
For a more detailed and Complete description of Activities
and Disbursements, see Office of the City Clerk and Finance
Department.
City Clerk
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 27, 1976
7:30 P.M.
The Iowa City City Council met in Regular Session on the
27th day of April, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers
at the Civic Center. Present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret,
Selzer, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Mayor Pro Tem deProsse
presiding.
Veronica Voss appeared for the May Flower Tenant Organi-
zation presenting a petition for a walk -light in front of the
May Flower Apartments. It was moved by Selzer and seconded by
Vevera that the petition be received and filed and referred to
the City Manager and Public Works Department for consideration
and report back. Motion adopted, Neuhauser absent.
Jim Shive appeared regarding the rezoning request by Frantz
Construction Company for Mount Prospect III, noting the Public
Hearing was held last week. He requested the first and second
consideration of the Ordinance be given at next week's meeting.
Council concurred.
Mayor Pro Tem deProsse proclaimed April 30, 1976, as Arbor
eDay and May 4, 1976, as Horace Mann Day.
Councilman Foster called attention to a correction on page 1,
paragraph 1 of the Official Council Actions of April 6, 1976,
listed in the Consent Calendar which should read Dennis Malone
instead of Dennis Will. City Clerk Abbie Stolfus noted two
additions to the Consent Calendar: (1) Resolution Approving
Class C Beer Permit Application for East-West Oriental Foods,
615 Iowa Avenue, and (2) Resolution Approving Cigarette Permit
for David E. Stimmel dba/Big 10 D -X, 513 So. Riverside. It was
moved by Balmer and seconded by Foster that the following agenda
items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar, as amended,
be approved and/or adopted:
Reading of minutes of official actions of Council meeting of
April 6, 1976, subject to correction, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees meeting of
March 25, 1976
Design Review Committee meeting of April 7, 1976
Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of
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Iowa City Board of Adjustment meeting of April 7,
1976
Committee on Community Needs meeting of April 14,
1976
Iowa City Riverfront
1976 Commission meeting of April 8,
Resolutions:
Consider Resolution 476-112, recorded in Res. Book 35,
page approving refund System for Class B Beer Permit
as recommended Syem dba/S.C.'s, 830 1st
by the City Clerk. Avenue
Consider Resolution #76-113, recorded in Res. Book 35,
Page 139, approving Class C Liquor License Applica-
tion for Colonial Bowling Lanes, 2253 Highway 218
South, as reconuiended by the City Clerk.
Consider Resolution #76-119, recorded in Res. Book 35,
• Page 1901 approving Class C Liquor License, Sunday Sales,
South, Colonia Bowling Lanes, 2253 Highway 218
South recommended b
Y Clerk.
Consider Resolution #76-115, recorded in Res. Book 35,
page 141, approving Class A Liquor License Application
for VFW, 3949, 609 Highway 6 By-pass, as recommended
by the City Clerk.
Consider Resolution #76-116, recorded in Res. Book 35
rPage 142, approving Class A Liquor, Sunday Sales
ecommendedfor
byhe C9t9' 609 Highway 6 By -Pass, as
Ap-�
Y Clerk.
Consider motion approving disbursements in the amount
Je $793,925.50 for the period March 1 - 31, 1976
ject to audit,
tor.as recommended b sub -
tor. the Finance Direc-
Consider Resolution #76-117, recorded in Res. Book 35,
Page 143, approving Class C Beer Permit for East-West
Oriental Foods, 615 Iowa Avenue.
Consider Resolution #76-118, recorded in Res. Book 35,
Page 144, approving Cigarette Permit for David E.
Stimmel dba/ Big 10 D -X Service, 513 So. Riverside Dr.
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The motion was approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret, Selzer, Vevera.
Absent: Neuhauaer. Resolution adopted, 6/0.
It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Vevera to adopt
Resolution No. 76-119, recorded in Resolution Book 35, page
145, Approving Preliminary Plat of Village Green Addition,
Part 6. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Perret, Selzer,
Vevera, Balmer. Nays: none. Absent: Neuhauser. Resolu-
tion adopted, 6/0.
Mayor Pro Tem deProsse announced a vacancy on the Board
of Appeals for an unexpired term ending December 31, 1976,
with appointment to be made May 25, 1976.
Councilman Vevera called attention to a proclamation for
the Police Department.
Councilman Perret reported that he and the Mayor toured
the residences on the Showers Addition property.
• Mayor Pro Tem deProsse informed Council, as a member of
the National League of Cities Transportation Steering Commit-
tee, she would be attending a meeting in Minneapolis on Thurs-
day.
After explanation by City Manager Berlin, it was moved by
Foster and seconded by Vevera to adopt Resolution 76-120, re-
corded in Resolution Book 35, page 146, Scheduling a Public
Hearing on the Destruction of an Animal, be held May 4, 1976,
at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Bev Horton, Shelter -
master, was present. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Perret, Selzer,
Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: ,none. Absent: Neuhauser.
Resolution adopted, 6/0.
Public. Hearing was held on the Ordinance to Revise the
Amortization Schedule for Removal of Nonconforming Signs. Tom
Coulter appeared objecting to the present sign ordinance re-
quirements. City Manager Berlin commented that the City Attor-
ney has been asked to give a specific proposal to the Sign Re-
view Committee for an amendment, perhaps before the Sign Ordi-
nance review is complete, so there can be some resolution as
to the question of roof -top signs. There being no others pre-
sent to speak, the hearing was declared closed.
Public Hearing
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tions, Contract and EstimatedCostfor othe ePlan,
FY77sSlurrylfiSeal
Project. After discussion, Council decided to discuss the pro-
ject in informal session, the Resolution to be placed on next
week's formal agenda.
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Public Hearing was held on the Proposed Planned Area
Development Plan of Part of Lot 23 of MacBride Addition, Part 1.
Dennis Kraft, Director of Community Development Department,
explained the procedure. There being no others present to
speak, the hearing was declared closed.
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret to adopt
Resolution No. 76-121, recorded in Res. Book 35, pages 147-148,
Setting a Public Hearing on May 11, 1976, to Sell Public Property,
as a result of the First Avenue Realignment Project, to White
House Enterprises. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Perret, Selzer,
Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: none. Absent: Neuhauser.
Resolution adopted, 6/0.
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Vevera to defer Set-
ting a Public Hearing on an Ordinance Which Repeals the Housing
Code and Establishes a New Code in Lieu Thereof until the Hous-
ing Commission requests the City Council to set a public hear-
ing again. Bob Conley, realtor, appeared. After discussion,
it was moved by Balmer and seconded by Vevera to withdraw the
previous motion. It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Vevera
to defer the matter and instruct the Housing Commission to dis-
seminate the draft of the Ordinance to all Organizations within
the Community and get their input before Council has the public
hearing. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera. Nays: Perret,
Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Absent: Neuhauser. Motion failed,
3/4. It was moved by Foster and seconded by Perret to set the
Public Hearing on the Minimum Housing Code on May 11, 1976, at
7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Motion adopted, Selzer,
Vevera voting "no", Neuhauser absent, 4/2.
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Foster to adopt
Resolution No. 76-122, recorded in Resolution Book 35, page 149,
Approving the FY '77, 178, and '79 Official Report of Municipality
for Street Construction. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Bal-
mer, deProsse, Foster, Perret. Nays: none. Absent: Neuhauser.
Resolution adopted, 6/0.
It was moved by Foster and seconded by Perret to adopt Reso-
lution No. 76-123, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 150, Authoriz-
ing the Execution of the Urban Mass Transportation Capital Grant
Contract in the amount of $1,071,832. Roll call: Vevera, Balmer,
deProsse, Foster, Perret, Selzer. Nays: none. Absent: Neu-
hauser. Resolution adopted, 6/0.
It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Perret to adopt
Resolution 76-124, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 151, Author-
izing the Disposal of Certain Transit Equipment to the Univer-
sity of Iowa. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster,
Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Nays: none. Absent: Neuhauser.
Resolution adopted, 6/0.
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It was moved by Perret and seconded by Balmer to adopt
Resolution No. 76-125, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 152,
Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Transit Equipment to the
City of Coralville. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster,
Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: none. Absent:
Neuhauser. Resolution adopted, 6/0.
It was moved by Foster and seconded by pt
Vevera to ado
Resolution No, 76-126, recorded in Res. Book Vevev page ado
153,
Certifying Delinquent Sewer Rental to the County Auditor in
the amount of $342.34. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Perret,
Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: none. Absent:
Neuhauser. Resolution adopted, 6/0.
It was moved by Foster and seconded by Perret to adopt
Resolution No. 76-1271 recorded in Res. Book 35, page 154,
Amending Salaries and Compensation for Classified Personnel,
Resolution No. 76-183, and Providing for Various Position
Changes in the Finance Department. Roll call: Ayes: Perret,
Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Nays: none. Absent:
Neuhauser. Resolution adopted, 6/0.
la, irctor Of Fiance was resent for is-
• cussiontontthe aGeneDaleObligationnBond' Authorization, includ-
ing $200,000 - Washington Street Amenities
West Couplet; $855,000 Dubuque/College Mall,$etc000 - East -
Asphalt Resurfacing; $39,200 - Highway 6-218-1 Intersection
Improvements; and $30,000 - Highway 6-218 Storm Sewer. Council -
if they man Vevera questioned if all had to be considered at once or
could mayorbProoTemddeProsseanoted it was the consensus of
Y• After further dis-
cussion,Council to delete the item from the agenda at this time.
It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Balmer to adjourn
the meeting, 9:00 P.M. Motion adopted, Neuhauser absent.
City Clerk
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Mayor