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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-05-25 Minutes numberedY COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 25, 1976 7:30 P.M. The Iowa City City Council met in Regular Session on the 25th day of May, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Present: Balmer, deProsse, roster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. — - =a C� ie at the a artment com lex on the corner Vl of Market and' Doage. Mr. Berlin responded the Director of Public Works has been instructed that they comply. Bill Terry, representing Hawkeye Management Association, appeared for discussion. Mr. Meyers requested that Item No. 10, Resolution Setting a Public t is De Drought up at this time. Mr. vBerlin �indicated rthe wac W-Lur ramp has been provided and this item no lonoer needs Council's attention. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed the week of May 23-30, 1976, as Soil Stewardship Week. She also wished Councilman Vevera's son a speedy recovery from his accident todav- It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret that the following agenda items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted: Reading of minutes of official actions of Council meeting of May 11, 1976, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Committee meeting of May 12, 1976 1-M Housing Rehabilitation Program meeting of May 12, 1976. Iowa City Airport Commisssion meeting of April 15, 1976. P-:5 Resolutions: Resolutions: Consider Resolution No. 76-146, recorded.in Book 35, 0 • Page 2 Council Activities May 25, 1976 page 181, approving Class C Liquor License application for David Alberhasky dba/the Foxhead Tavern, 402 East Market, as recommended by the City Clerk. — -- Consider Resolution No. 76-147_, recorded in Bbll-35, page 182, approving Class C Liquor License a208 North cation for George Dane dba/the Nickelodeon, m Consider Resolution page 183, refunding Steam Laundry, 211 the City Clerk. Correspondence: by the City Clerk. No. 26-148, Beer Permit Iowa Avenue, recorded in Book 35, for the C.O.D. as recommended byt�(7 v Letter from the W. Richard Summerwill,family regard- ing the,Iowa City Animal Shelter. This letter has been referred to the City Manager's office for reply. 00 Letter from Deborah L. Woodside regarding Traffic Law 6.16.9. This letter has been referred to the Public Works Department and Traffic Engineering Department for reply. Letter from.Agnes R..Kuhniregarding parking on_East Jefferson Street: This letter has been referred G to the Department of Public Works for reply. A.) Letter from Jolene Dodds/regarding blocked/vision at intersection of -Melrose Avenue and Grand Avenue Court. This letter was referred to the Department of Parks and Recreation £or reply. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Ferret, Selzer, Vevera. Robert Welsh/ 2526 Mayfield Road appeared regarding Item 4-c-3, Resolution Refunding Liquor Permit for ;C.O.D..S�by Laundry, noting problems have been created in the p y +-him establishment, suggesting solutions. Mayor Neuhauser announced two vacancies oontmentsotolbeee for Community Needs, for two-year terms, app made June 29th. Page 3 Council Activities May 25, 1976 It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Balmer to approve the Mayor's appointment of�Warren Burger, 1804 Ridgeway Drive to fill the unexpired term on the Board of Appeals, term expiring December 31, 1976. Motion adopted, unanimously. Mayor Neuhauser noted as per discussion at the Informal. Session on Monday, the - Ho iaina CQde •i s being referred to thg. Housing Commission for changes. She also indicated a letter had been received from Robert L. Humphrey, Iowa Department of Transportation, which was referred to the Regional Planning Commission. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret to receive and file the letter and refer it to the Area Transportation Studv Committee __E- for a repot. on adopted, Motion r unanimously. Councilman Balmer recognized Deputy City Clerk, Barbara Taylor, noting that she will be leaving in June, and compli- menting her for her work_ Councilman Foster commended Director of Public Works, Dick Plastino, for his involvement in the'Ralston Creek Neighborhood meetings Councilman Perret inquired if Council should take formal action at this time on whether or not to appeal the court decision handed down by Judge Carter, regarding the Urban Renewal Contract with Old Capitol Associates. It was moved by Perret and secnnAeFl ti., uuu � earners aecree �q �l on the Urban Renewal Lawsuit. After discussion, Councilman x Foster called the question. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Ferret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Roll call on the motion not to appeal: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Nays: Balmer and Selzer. Motion adopted 5/2 Councilman Perret requested Council to pursue the`R_esource Recovery program.' City Manager Berlin indicated lie would_ _ - schedule a meeting with the people in Ames later this summer. G � 9 --- "'c u ^' �r r co vpyed to the City from Old Capitol. Associates City Attorney Hayek indicated this property is not subject to the requirements of competitive bidding. He noted Council could direct the City Manager to employ an appraiser or appraisers to determine Fair Market Value of the land, subject to the zoning. A1so,Council could Page 4 0 • Council Activities May 25, 1976 direct the City Manager, during the time the land is being appraised, to enter into a tentative negotiation with the Iowa State Bank and Perpetual Saving & Loan, or wait until the property is appraised and set a value Council is willing to dispose of the land at, and enter into negotiations with the banks. lie indicated there are several things that can be done. City Manager Berlin expressed his concerns if specific parcels are dealt with independently. Councilwoman deProsse gave several suggestions. City Manager Berlin indicated it would take approximately 30-60 days to get an appraisal on the property and some preliminary work has al- ready been done. Councilman Vevera made tribute to the Johnson County Ambulance Service and the law enforcement people, expressing his gratitude for their fast response and stated his family is proud to live in Iowa City. Mayor Neuhauser called attention to three permit resolutions that were in addition to those in the Consent Calendar: Resolution No. 76-149, recorded in Book 35, page 184, approving Class B Beer Permit application for Long John Silvers, Muscatine Avenue, as recommended by Resolution No. 76-150, recorded in Book 35, page 185, approving Class B Beer Permit application, Sunday sales for Long John Silbers, Muscatine Avenue, as recommended Liv i-hCif- Clark _ Resolution No. 76-151, recorded in Book 35, page 186, approving Cigarette Permit application for the Goody It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Vevera to adopt the three resolutions. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauer, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Resolution adopted, 7/0. It was moved by_Balmer and seconded by deProsse to Resolution No.,76-152, recorded in Book 23, page Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Road appeared. City Manager Berlin noted the Police Department has ,1 0 Page 5 investigated the lease have been notified that June 8th meeting. L Council Activities May 25, 1976 of police vehicles and the suppliers a lease will be presented at the Discussion was held on the motion to evict Epstein's Book Store from Clinton Street Mall because of nonpayment of rent. City Attorney Hayek explained steps were taken in July of 1975 regarding this same problem. At the present time, they are in arrears $6,665.00. lie read sections of the lease in answer to several questions asked by council - members. After further discussion, it was moved by Selzer and seconded by Vevera to begin eviction proceedings against ZRatelaLs Book Store.- Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, ��`— Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Motion adopted, 7/0. The Mayor declared a five-minute recess. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Vevera to give the Ordinance No. 76-2797, recorded in Book 10, pages 11-12, to Revise the Amortization Schedule for Re for passage. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, deProsse, Foster. Nays: Neuhauser, Perret. Abstain: Balmer. Ordinance adopted, 4/2/1. Item 10 was taken care of earlier It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret to adopt Resolution No. 76_-153_, recorded in Book 35, pages 188-191, Setting a/Public Hearing,on June 8th at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, on Issuance of General Obliqation Bonds in the amount of X85,-000_ Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer,- deProsse, almer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. It was moved by Foster and seconded by Balmer to adopt Resolution No. 76-154, recorded in Book 35, pages 192-193, Approving the Final Plat of Dean Oakes First Addition. Roll J call: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. City Manager Berlin called attention to the memo from City Engineer, Gene Dietz, regarding the preliminary plat for Mount Prospect Addition, part 3. Dietz recommends approval of the preliminary plat with the stipulation that the sanitary sewers for the area be relocated into City right-of-way, rather 0 Page 6 0 Council Activities May 25, 1976 than backyard easements, as shown. After discussion, it was moved by Perrot and seconded by deProsse to adopt Resolution No. 76-155, recorded in Book 35, page 194, Approving the praliminar 1, o MQUn P ospect Addition, Part -3 , sub- dec to h *' gency�_ L-ments� Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Balmer, Selzer, Vevera. Resolution adopted, 4/3. Mayor Neuhauser requested that the Resolution Concurring with and Accepting the National Functional Classificiation Map (FADS) for the City of Iowa City as Delivered by the It was moved by Perret and seconded by Foster to adopt Resolution No. 76-156 recorded in Book 35, page 195,_Approving_ the Submission of a Proposal to the Deoartmenr of car Proiects P ve rreservation,_ Dennis Kraft, Director of Community Development, Ci and Professor Lee, 320 E. Jefferson, were present for discus- sion_ Mr. Kraft indicated this project is 100% Federal Funded and that $12,000 has been set aside for additional part-time City Staff. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: Vevera. Resolution adopted, 6/1. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by deProsse to adopt ution Prohihihin" Dr. -7.;....__ a_,_ -.. _ _ G u -L wylue careen Road from the Intersection with Benton Street to e point 100 feet South of the Intersection with Benton S — _t.. Charles Barfnecker, 1013 Wylde Green Road, Joan Cartwright, 4 Bancroft Circle and William Bonney, 1021 Wylde Green Road were present for discussion. After discussion, roll call on adoption of the Resolution, Ayes: Neuhauser, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: Foster, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Resolution failed 3/4 It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Foster to adopt Resolution No. 76-157 recorded in Book 35, page 196, Awarding Contract for the FY '77.S lurry Seal Proiect�to Missouri f -;.j Petroleum Products in the amount of_ _4_7_ 5 6,0_ Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer., deProse , Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. It, was moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera to adopt Page 7 Council Activities May 25, 1976 Resolution No. 76-158, recorded in Book 35, page 197, Accepting_ g S r Im rovements in a Subdivision of TowncreSVevera, � Addy+,'on Part IV, Tract B. Roll call: Ay Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser; Perret. Resolution - adopted, 7/0. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 P.M. Motion adopted, unanimously. Mayor Deputy City Clerk �i �!. ISS• S .� 7; DATE: D1ay 21, 1976 TO: City Council FROM: City Dtanager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Dtemorandim to CityDiana er from Director of Public Works regarding Sycamore Street. 5/�•S��7G Memorandum to City Council Erom Director of Community Development concerning�;(C; proposal on an "Impact Evaluation Approach to Neighborhood Preservation." Dlemorandum to City Diamager from Director of Public Works regarding changes in the FAUS map. E e __ r r- 1 April monthly reports for the departments of Public Works and human Relations Article, 'Westdale D1all Work Slated." Dlinutes of staff meeting of Diay 12, 1976. lP �, C Article, 1111its Waterloo Lax Housing Officials." C� J Diemorandum to City Council from Housing Coordinator pertaining to housing code inspections (Council -members -only). 1 4-� Opinion of the Iowa City Civil Service Commission in the matter of Omer �I i Letts vs. City of Iowa City_ Dlemorandum to City Council from City bIanager regarding Sand Road. ey k J Memorandum to City Council from Carol deProsse concerning minimum housing c(o�d�?'r/ Memorandinn to City Council from City Dianager regarding stmmer schedule. 31 O Dtemorandim to CityDiana er from Director of Public Works regarding Sycamore Street. 5/�•S��7G Memorandum to City Council Erom Director of Community Development concerning�;(C; proposal on an "Impact Evaluation Approach to Neighborhood Preservation." Dlemorandum to City Diamager from Director of Public Works regarding changes in the FAUS map. E e __ r r- 1 April monthly reports for the departments of Public Works and human Relations Article, 'Westdale D1all Work Slated." Dlinutes of staff meeting of Diay 12, 1976. lP �, C Article, 1111its Waterloo Lax Housing Officials." C� J Diemorandum to City Council from Housing Coordinator pertaining to housing code inspections (Council -members -only). 1 4-� Dais: May 21, 1976 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RF: DIaterial :in Friday's Packet Opinion of the Iowa City Civil Service Commission in the matter of Omer (� Letts vs. City of Iowa City. Memorandum to City Council from City Manager regarding Sand Road. A/� Memorandum to City Council from Carol deProsse concerning minimum housing code ' ? Memorandum to City Council from City Manager regarding sumuner schedule.���} Alemorandiun to pity Adana er from. Director of Public Works regarding Sycamore Street. Memorandum to City Council from Director of Community Development concernina-- proposal on an "Impact Evaluation Approach to Neighborhood Preservation." Memorandum to City Manager from Director of Public IVorks regarding changes in the FAUS map. Svc -YY-1 GG April monthly reports for the departments of Public Works and Human Relations. C Article, "l4estdale Mall Mork Slated." &% Minutes of staff meeting of May 12, 1976. 7P Article, "Flits Waterloo Lax Housing Officials." Memorandum to City Council from Housing Coordinator pertaining to housing code inspections (Cot mcil-members—orrly).