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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-06-16 Minutes numbered0 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 1976 7:30 P.M. 0 The Iowa City City Council met in special session on the 16th day of June 1976 in the Council Chambers of the CiviCN enter at 7:30 P.M. Council members present: deProsse, hauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: Balmer. Mayor Neu- hauser presiding. City Clerk Abbie Stolfus noted that the call of the special meeting had been signed by all Councilmembers. :it was moved by Perret and seconded by Foster tol dopa n Resolution 4178, Authorizing Filing of an Amended App_-__ for Federal„Assistance Under the Housing and community.- ment Act_of 1974 and Authorizing Assurances Under Said Act.. (FY 76), as recorded in Res. Book 35, page 220. The City Mana- ger pointed out that the items to be funded are separated out by fiscal years, as requested by HUD and called attention to the Summary Sheet as revised. After a discussion of allocation of Parks, City Manager Neal Berlin advised that if it is neces- sary to expend more money, he will come to Council to ask for it. Roll call on the motion found deProsse, Fos Resolution r, Neubausadopteder,g as Perret, Vevera, and Selzer voting"aye". 6/0, Balmer absent. It was moved by Foster and seconded by deProsseto Resolution__n179,pt uthozizing—of—an_Amended_ApP Assistance under the Housing and.Community.DeFYlop)enasArecorded74 and Authorizing Assurances Under Said Act est deProsse, Foster, in Res. Book 35, page 221. Roll call: Ay Resolution adopte Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. d, 6/Or Balmer absent. i Mayor Neuhauser outlined the ground rules to be observed in receiving comments of the citizens concerning Iowa City's Urb_aiLBenewal_Pr-oject. She stated that each citizen could unlimited time, but cautioned them to bears brief She that as so that everyone would have time to app the speakers keep to the issue and not deal in per c7,Rq-^ l that there be no applause. Interested citizens appearing were as follows: Francis Hamit, American Home- Land Corporation, presented a Statement suggesting and explaining a Master Developer conc�$�� Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Road, distributed a statement with five recommendations for a course of action including updating of the flan, utilizing multiple developers. Nancy Seib_erling, speaking for the Steering Committee of Project Green, presented a statement suggesting establishment of pedestrian -greenways by use of streets closed to traffic, tot? unify the City. Page 2 Special Council Meeting June 16, 1-976 William -Dennis, member of the Committe.e__oa Community Needs, explained their compromise suggestion concerning a - Community __Development Corporation, which allows for individual developers to participate in the future of Iowa City. Teslie Gary, representing the Protective_ Tenants, discussed tenant ate problems, andJtheiIowanCity of housing market. She suggested that provision for low and moder- ate income housing should be a high priority. Ed Bolden, 1218 E. Court St., member of Tenants United -for Action, discussed effects of the current housi.:_g shortage, especially on minorities and handicapped and suggested making housing a component of the development in the downtown area. Q Clements-Urdahl, Citizen Housing _Center, outlined several/ costs and their ramifications that should be taken into consi- deration. Dean Oakes, businessman, stated that his major concern was to give small businessmen a chance to buy parcels and build. John Neff, homeowner, commented that the City should first minimize the losses and build from there, incorporating a variety of business and housing for the elderly and young at a price they can afford. q_91 ---- Mark Janiuk a member of the May Flower.Tenant Organization, agreed---- P.A.T.'s request for new housing in downtown Iowa City. Sam Whiting_, member of Planning & Zoning CcDmmission from 1950-1960, commented on the Bartholemew Compre=ensive Plan. He stated that the Council must have certain basic concepts for what they want in Iowa City and listed factors to be considere . Penny Davidsen., 12 Bella vista Place, for"-er.COuncilwoman, commented that a department store is needed to meet the needs of the people and presented some personal philosophy. Juanita_ Vetter,--Planning_.and.,_Zoning_Commissioner, reco�d--� - ed construction of a Conference -Center in downtown area, also permanent and transient housing and a supermarket, and puking to accommodate the medical complex and University complex. Janet Shi tPon suggested setting_ -t -- aside lane for a transit_ center for all transit companies.William Dennis3 tion to the bids on the Old Post Ofs called at -ten - ice on June 23rd. Da_v_id_Vetter spoke concerning the needs of the University students for low-cost, close -in housing, shopping areas, and food and eating areas. 9 F_-- Page 3 Special Council Meeting June 16, 1976 Mayor Neuhauser thanked everyone for coming to the dis- cussion, and announced that Council would have a work session on Monday concerning urban renewal, also pointing out that there will be more opportunities for input from citizens in the future. It was moved by Poster and seconded by deProsse that all correspondence received at this meeting in addition to Item 6.a., letter from Linda Fisher regarding the future --of urban renewal, and Item G.b., letter from Bead Meyers, Chairman, PUSH.,__U_IVA, concerning_use of_HCDA funds, be received and filed_ and made part of the public hearing. Motion carried, all vot- ing aye, 6/0, Balmer absent. It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Foster to adjourn. Motion carried, all voting aye. 9:00 P.M. Mayor City Clerk TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Katerial in Friday's Packet Informal Session Agenda Memorandum from City Manager to City Council A10nthly Report from Human Relations Department Monthly Report from Fife Department Wnthly Report from Fin:utce Department DATE: June 11, 1976 regarding Urban Renewal -, 4yj �Z/ 2, q'13 Report on City/University Fleeting of April ih, 1976 yy�/ Letter from Iowa City Acrohawks inviting the Council_, Parks and Recreation to the August 8th Acrohawk F1 1n, Fie d Grand, and Director of Letter from Constance Lane regarding S y l Field Grand Opening gyS torn water Ordinance Letter from John Haye Iding Dtoratorittm on areas of Iowa City 9116 Building and Development in certain Memorandum from Dick Plastino to Neal Berlin and City Council regarding Pedestrian o Crosswalk Signals n Burlington Street at Clinton 9'4/ g, Fiemorandum fro"! Candy Morgan to City Council Memorandum from City bkurlager to City Council Stmmte r CETA Program Memorandum from Steve Morris, regarding Negotiations for Fire Fighters regarding Breakdc;,n of Mayors Youth 9S(j 'transit Superintendent, Letter from Neal Berlin to Deanne 1Ve I•tman with Prentiss Street and Bowery Street regarding State Transit regarding Intersection of Gilhert Street qg:� Memorandum from Dick Plastino to Neal Berlin and City Council Treatment Plant regarding {Vater 96]�? Memorandum from Dick Seal Project Plass tino to Neal Berlin and City Council regarding FY 77 Slurry Memorandum from -Dick Fiix Ovorlay Program Plastino to Neal Berlin and City Council ,�[ regarding F1' 77 Hot Mcmorancic,m from Dick Report /Ralston Plastino to Ncal Bc 1301 -lin and City Council 17-S Creek regarding ,Monthly hbrk Memorandtm, from Steve Florr.is regarding DIonthly Bus Pass 9s� Material in Friday's Packet ® ` June 11, 1976 Page 2 Minutes of United Action for Youth Meeting May 24, 1976 ��d8 United Action for Youth Executive Board Members Listing q9"? Newspaper Articles and Letters from Antonia Russo and Jeanne Connell regarding .EaA .; Predicament of Zoo Animals Committee Report from Johnson Coun*y Regional Planning Commission alel . men+o . ,a 4Zoberct 4J 2a�� -4o eCxMVLC', Okf !ac6� �`i 77 �RYi tJSi� 4uElcplur.; i' 1�kvc�ti+. qty' Oxc �,,11+�L \Ntws -fflb.-.k iAQCAI Okr- . rj Gl>k1GQ.�c Ovt ZOWq �:.Vti.�S U_iO.i f.Jt �R4ojtV�4nnt FWy7a _-9I44A-+, Stio\ti,��sa. - �w, , �q7s 2 qts :�Io' ' �� i' _- l' i Z esr.t�it - 177'1 f VA 0 �t c.vn �.`arccl d��rc•ss�.— SAM fAQM e lt:'p a,A �wtia ,� co�,�. tS u'iz• 4b .sp t A d4Ys ' r M DATE: June 11, 1976 TO: City Council - FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal Session Agenda Memorandum from City Manager to City Council regarding Urban Renewal -e Vi Monthly Report from Human Relations Department L Monthly Report from Fire Department gt� Monthly Report from Finance Department Report on City/University Meeting of April 14, 1976 Letter from Iowa City Aerohawks inviting the Council, City Dlanager, and Director of Parks and Recreation to the August 8th Aerohawk Flying Field Grand Opening c74 Letter from Constance Lane regarding Storm 19ater Ordinance Letter from John Hayek regarding Moratorium on Building and Development in certain areas of Iowa City c? t17 Memorandum from Dick Plastino to Neal Berlin and City Council regarding Pedestrian Crosswalk Signals on Burlington Street at Clinton Memorandum from Candy Morgan to City Council regarding Negotiations for Fire Fighters Memorandum from City Manager to City Council regarding Breakdm,n of Mayor's Youth 15-0 Summer CEPA Program Memorandum from Steve Morris, Transit Superintendent, regarding State Transit Assistance Letter from Neal Berlin to Deanne Wortman regarding Intersection of Gilbert Street with Prentiss Street and Bowery Street q3 Memorandum from Dick Plastino to Neal Berlin and City Council regarding Water Treatment -Plant 3 Memorandum from Dick Plastino Seal Project to Neal Berlin and City Council regarding FY 77 Slurry Memorandum from•Dick Plastino Mix Overlay Program to Neal Berlin and City Council regarding FY 77 Hot MemoranduLm from Dick Plastino Report>/Ralston Crcek to Neal Berlin and City Council regarding Monthly Work AT- D' QST from Steve Morris regarding Monthly Bus Pass 95'T Kiterial in Friday's Packet June 11, 1976 Page 2 Kinutes of United Action for Youth Meeting May 24, 1976 95$ United Action for Youth Executive Board Members Listing 9.517 K_o-ispaper Articles and Letters from Antonia Russo and Jeanne Connell regarding ?6 0 Predicament of Zoo Animals Ca,-,-inittee Report from Johnson Coun*y Regional Planning Commission 17&1 }l E m0 ��,,Cw.. 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