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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-06-22 Council minutes9 MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL JUNE 22, 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 $ Iowa City City Council met in Regular session, 22nd day of June, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Civic Center. Present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: None. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Robert Welsh appeared concerning Urban Renewal, commending Council on their spirit of openness and cooperation concerning decisions. Item 3.d.4., letter from Atty. Wm. Meardon, regarding Barker request for sewer connection outside City limits, was discussed. Items 3.c.6 and 3.c.7, resolutions approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales applications for Aycori Mfg. Inc., dba/Copper Dollar, were discussed. Robert Welsh questioned the status of the proposed ordi nance regulating the responsibilities of such establishments. Foster moved, seconded by Vevera, to defer Item 3.c.7 pending report from the City Atty. Motion carried, 5/2, deProsse and Perret voting 'no'. City Manager Berlin informed Council he would direct staff to initiate publicity concerning proposed cemetery ordinance. Moved by Vevera 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 June 8, 1976, subject to correction, as recommended by City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: I.C. Housing Comm., 5-19-76; I.C. P&Z Comm., 6-3-76; I.C. Airport Comm., 5-20-76; I.C. River - front Comm., 6-10-76; Comp. Plan Coord. Comm., 6-10-76; I.C. Public Library Bd. of Trustees, 5-27-76. Permit Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk; recorded in Resolution Book 35: #76-180, page 222, approving Class C Liquor Control License application and # 76-181, page 223, approving Class C Liquor Sunday Sales for Anthony Mastrey dba/Valentino's, 115 E College; #76-182, page 224, approving Class B Beer Permit application and #76-183, page 225, approving Class B Beer Permit Sunday Sales for Shakey's Pizza Parlor, 531 Hwy. #1 West; #76-184, page 226, approving Class C Beer Permit application, Whiteway Supermarket, 212 S. Clinton; #76-185, page 227, approving Class C Liquor Control License application for Aycori Mfg. Inc. dba/Copper Dollar, 211 Iowa Ave.; #76-186, page 228, approving Class C Liquor Control License application for E.E.C.H. dba/Gabe n' Walkers, 330 E. Wash- inton & #76-187, page 229, approving Dancing Permit; and #76-188, page 230, approving issuance of cigarette permits. ® • Official Action June 22, 1976 Page 2 Correspondence: Letter from Mrs. Harold Lindley regardingfloral arrangements used in Cemetery, referred to City Manager for reply. Letter from Ms. Emily Stoughton concerning elderly housing, referred to Dept. of Community Development for reply. Letter from 4 -C's regarding use of HCDA funds, referred to Dept. of Community Dev. for reply. City Clerk reported that for Sunday Sale of beer, "That Deli", 620 S. Dubuque, met the 50% gross sales requirement. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Nays: None. Councilwoman deProsse commented on the success of the newspaper recycling program. She also asked the City Attorney to report on rules regulating a city's acceptance of a bid on property. Mayor Neuhauser reported on the meeting attended for the signing of the transit subsidy bill in Des Moines, where Iowa City & Johnson County Regional Planning Comm. were congratulated on their efforts. The City Manager informed Council that the Staff was working on a proposed traffic ordinance. Mayor Neuhauser stated that Steve Lombardi had spoken to her about the need for publicity for the "Rent for Service Program". Comments were made concerning a Press Citizen editorial regarding raising the bus fare and not increasing parking meter rates. City Mgr. Berlin stated that Parks and Rec. Dept. is seeking solutions for City Park ponds. Councilman Selzer suggested stocking them with fish. Councilman Foster informed citizens that Informal Council meetings are opened to the public. Councilman Balmer complimented Plastino and Brachtel on their efforts to communicate with residents living on E. Court St. regarding alternatives concerning traffic. City Attorney Hayek presented reports as follows: 1) Advised that Council did not have authority to halt development of large scale shopping center, unless there was a request for change in zoning, 2) Stated that the City could legally determine location of service lines to be installed by Ia.-Ill. Gas & Elec., 3) Stated that the Council had the authority and responsibility to review subdivision plats in River Heights. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Foster, to direct the City Mgr. to reply to Johnson Co. Bd. of Supervisors that the City insists that it has the right to review the subd. plat for Lakeview Knoll, 3rd Addn. Motion carried unanimously. 4) Indicated the status of the Amerex Lawsuit. City Manager Neal Berlin clarified the 6-3-76 Planning & Zoning minutes indicating that P&Z had decided not to initiate a moratorium on the northern sector of R3 study area, so an attorney was not hired. Public Hearing was held on the FY77 Slabjacking Prog. Councilman Vevera mentioned the need for repair of Friendship St. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Vevera to adopt Res. N76-189, recorded in Res. Book 35, pp. 231 & 231A, approving Proposed Plans, Spec., etc. for FY77 Slabjacking Prog. & Directing Publication of Notice to Bidders. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Res. adopted, 7/0. After discussion of telephone calls on the subject, the Staff was directed to make sure Northwestern Bell Telephone representatives understood that the City did not have any immediate plans to widen Kirkwood Ave. Official Action June 22, 1976 Page 3. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Selzer, to ado.nt Res. #76-190, recorded in Book 35, page 232, Setting Public Hearing on 6-29-76, on Amending FY 76 Budget, ending 6-30-76. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Res. adopted, 7/0. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret to adopt Res. 476-191, recorded in Book 35, pages 233-236, Setting Date for Public Hearing on Issuance of General Obligation Bonds, 6-29-76. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Res. Adopted, 6/0, Vevera absent from the room. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer that the rule requiring that Ordinances 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 1st & 2nd consideration and vote be waived, and that the Ord. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Nays: Perret. Motion carried, 6/1. Selzer moved, seconded by Balmer that Ord. ..#76-2798, recorded in Ord. Book 10, pages 13-15 be finally adopted at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: Perret. Ordinance adopted, 6/1. Councilmembers discussed the final plat for Bel Aire Addn. 6. Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera to adopt Res. #76-192, recorded in Res. Book 35, pages 237-238, Approving Final Plat, Bel Aire Addn. Part 6. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer. Res. adopted, 6/0, Perret abstaining. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Selzer, that the rule requiring that Ordinances be considered & voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first & second consideration & vote be waived, & Ord. be voted upon for final passage at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Motion carried, 7/0. Moved by deProsse seconded by Selzer that Ord. #76-2799, recorded in Ord. Book 10, pages 16-18, amending Sudb. Ord. by Revsing Scale of Prel. & Final Subd. Plats be finally adopted at this time. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Ord. adopted, 7/0. Moved by Vevera and seconded by Balmer that Ord. Amending Zoning Ord. #2238 by Changing Use Regulations from Cl to C2 Zone, Whitehouse Ent. property, be given first consideration. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Motion carried, unanimously. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret that the rule requiring Ord. must be considered & voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the 2nd consideration & vote be waived, & that Ord. Amending Ord. #73-2687 by increasing Fine for Overtime Parking be voted upon for final passage at this time. Roll Call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Motion carried, 7/0. After further dis= cussion, Foster moved, seconded by Perret that Ord. #76-2800, recorded in Book 10, pages 19-20, be finally adopted at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Ord. adopted, 7/0. • Official Action Page 4 June 22, 1976 Moved by Vevera, seconded by deProsse that the rule requiring that ordl- nances- must be considered & voted on for passage at 2 Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended & 2nd consideration &votebe waived &Orrd.Providingfor Discontinuance nuance of Service, the Estab. of Liens for Unpaid Water Bills & Repealing Sec. VI of Ord. #76-2773 be voted on for final passage at this time. Roll Call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Motion carried, 6/0. Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse that Ord. #76-2801, recorded in Ord. Book 10, pages 21 &22, be finally adopted at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer. Ord. adopted, 7/0. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse to adopt Res. #76-193, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 239, Authorizing Execution of Planned Use Report for Gen. Revenue Sharing for Seventh Entitlement Period, 7-1-76, thru 12-31-76. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Res. adopted, 7/0. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer to adopt Res. #76-194, recorded in Res. Book 35, page240-241, Approving Final Plat Village Green Addn. Part VII. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Res. adopted, 7/0. Council considered Res. authorizing removal of parking from East & West sides of Dubuque,from intersection of College & Dubuque to a point 150' north, & removal of parking from North & South sides of College St., of from intersection of College & Dubuque to a point 150' west, and removal in this alternatives meter esfor closing streets. MovedobyrPerJreth&aseconded&byudeProsse to defer action on the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Balmer & seconded by Perret to adopt Res. #76-195, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 242, Authorizing Mayor to Enter into Agreement with Iowa State Bank & Trust Co. concerning painting on east wall of auto - bank building. Roll call: Ayes; Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Res. adopted, 7/0. Moved by Selzer seconded by Balmer to adopt Res. #76-196, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 243, Authorizing Mayor to Execute Contract for Maybr's Youth Employment Prog. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Res. adopted, 7/0. Moved by deProsse seconded by Foster to adopt Res. #76-197, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 244, Authorizing Mayor to Execute Contract for Pals Proj. of Johnson Co. Extension Service. Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Res. adopted, 7/0. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Vevera to adopt Res. #76-198, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 245, Estab. Pay Plan & Personnel Rules for All Employees of the City of Iowa City, Except Those Employees Included in AFSCME, Local 183. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Res. adopted, 7/0. Moved by Foster seconded by Selzer to adjourn meeting at 10:00 PM. Motion carried, unanimously. A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the Office of the -City Clerk City Clerk /i'/Z- ;-7' /' Mayor MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL JUNE 3, 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 8th day of June, 1976, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vever.a. Absent: none. 'Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Michael Cavitt, of 2609 Lakeside Apartments, Iowa City, Chairman, presented the Bicentennial Issue of World Issue from the University of Iowa Baha'i Club and themselves to the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed the week of June 19 - 27, 1976, as National Tennis week. Shirley Sixt, President of the League of Women Voters, read their letter, Item 4.d.4. of the Consent Calendar, con- cerning Urban Renewal. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer that the following agenda items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted: Reading of minutes of official actions of Council meet- ing of May 18 and May 25, 1976, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: I.C. Riverfront Comm., 5-16,27-76; I.C. Planning & Zoning Comm., 5-20-76; I.C. Parks & Rec. Comm., 5-12-76; Housing Comm., 5-10,15-76 & 4-5,12,28-76; Library Bd. of Trustees, 4-22-76; Mayor's Youth Employ. Bd., 5-17-76; Human Rel. Comm., 5-24-76. Page 2 Official AcLions of Council June 8, 1976 Permit Resolutions as recommended by the City CLerk: Resolution #76-159A, recorded in Book 35, page 198, approving Dancing Permit application for Eagles Lodge #695 Resolution #76-159B, recorded in Book 35, page 199, approving Class C Liquor Permit applica- tion for Eagles Lodge #695 Resolution #76-160, recorded in Book 35, page 200, approving Class B Beer Permit application for Cahill Brothers, Inc., dba/Happy Days Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor, 1515 First Avenue Resolution #76-161, recorded in Book 35, page 201, approving Class B Beer Permit, Sunday Sales application for Cahill. Bros., Inc. dba/Happy Days Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor, 1515 First Avenue Resolution #76-162, recorded in Book 35, page 202, approving Class C Liquor License applica- tion for American Leqion Post #17, American Legion Road Resolution #76-163, recorded in Book 35, page 203, approving Class B Beer Permit application for The Best Steak House, 1 South Dubuque Resolution #76-164, recorded in Book 35, page 204, approving Class B Beer, Sunday Sales application for The Best Steak House, 1. South Dubuque Resolution #76-165, recorded in Book 35, page 205, approving Class C Liquor Permit application for The Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington Resolution #76-166, recorded in Book 35, page 206, approving Class B Liquor License application for Howard Johnson's, North Dodge Street Page 3 Official Actions of Council June 8, 1976 Resolution '#76-167, recorded in Book 35 approving ClasssonLiquor page 207, Sunday Sales application for Howard s, North Dodge Street Resolution #76-1681, recorded in Res. Book 35 Pages 208 and 208A, approving Cigarette Permits Correspondence: Letter from Larry Iteeren, Program Manager, HUD and Ur g Community Development Block Grant Program and Urban Renewal Project � re - Department en walPrect R-14, referred to the Community Development for reply. Letter from Mary Rock, President, Johnson County City cManagergsnOfficeafornr funding, referred to the reply. Letter from John Harper, President, Citizens for a Better Iowa City, regarding Urban Renewal referred to the Department of Community Development for reply. Letter from Shirley Sixt, President, League of Women Voters, regarding Urban Renewal, referred to the Department of Community Development for reply. Letter from Donna Friedman, Johnson County Arts Coun- cil, regarding purchase of Old Post Office, referred to the City Manager's office for reply. The motion was approved by the for roll call vote: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret It was stated that Selzer, Vevera. would be at the at he Purchase of the Old Post 21 Informal Council meetin Office Building Moved b g's agenda. $2,000 of y Vevera and seconded by deProsse to allocate Council the FY 76 Unexpended Funds to the Johnson on Aging. Motion adopted, unanimously. County Council did not take action on the recommendations the Parks and Recreation Commission fees and char ga ots from charges policy or the support an adoption of Children's Museum; nor did the upport of the concept of the Commission's recommendations y take action on the Riverfront ance of build in to (1) place a Purchase g Permits in 100- moratorium on issu- ing Portions of Shower' Year flood plan, (2) offer Shower's Property; or the to Planning and • • Page 4 Official Actions of Council June 8, 1976 Zoning Commission's recommendations (1) to support the pro- posed Storm Water Retention Ordinance or (2) to support the grant application for a study concerning neighborhood preser- vation. As City staff is investigating the fulfillment of other obligations under the contract with Stanley Consultants, it was decided to defer consideration of the recommendation from the Riverfront Commission to provide $2,000 so the Stanley Consultants contract could be amended to obtain more detailed information and for them to provide a plan for South End Park. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret to adopt Resolution #76-169, as recorded in Resolution Book 35, pages 209 and 210, Approving the Final Large Scale Residential Development Plan of Autumn Park Apartments. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer., Vevera, Balmer. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Bill Jacobson, Executive Vice -President of Midstates Development, Inc., acknowledged their appreciation Of Council's acceptance of the elderly housing development and briefly summarized its progress. Since it was uncertain that the revised documents had been submitted to the Department of Community Development con- cerning the final plat of Village Green Addition, Part 7, a motion was made by deProsse and :seconded by Foster to defer the resolution approving this until June 21st. Motion carried, unanimously. Moved by deProsse,seconded by Perret for Mayor Neuhauser to compose a letter to be sent to the Planning and Zoning Com- mission reflecting Council's desire to be informed with each P 6 Z recommendation concerning subdivision plats and rezonings as to how they will affect runoff in Ralston Creek. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Berlin informed Council of last week's meeting between staff and representatives from the University of Iowa concern- ing sewer rate increase. He had conveyed Council's concern that there had been no movement in negotiations since last August. when informed by the City that the rate increase adopted by Council last year would go into effect on August 1, 1976, they stated that they would not pay the increase but would hold the difference between the current rate and the increase until such time the City and the University come to mutual agreement as to what rate they should be charged. Larry Kutcher, the Presi- dent of Student Senate, expressed his concern that the Univer- sity students in residence would be paying for the increase. Page 5 Official Actions of Council June 8, 1976 Of Perret announced that Emil Brandt has assumed the office ounty Reional Plan Commission. Heralso rmentioned of the oheshad on Creceivedgcalls fromning Mark IV residents complaining about the lack of recreational facilities for children near their complex. It was suggested by Mr. Berlin to have staff members and/or any Councilmembers who might be interested to meet with some of the residents at Mark IV to see what can be clone to resolve this matter, which Will be discussed later. There was some discussion as to whether or not the City had a legal right to prevent- the development of another large scale shopping center outside the CBD until Urban Renewal plan of direction had been solved. City Attorney John Hayek will study the possible ramification:; and have a report ready for the June 22 meeting. Francis Hammit, a developer, appeared. Mayor Neuhauser acknowledged the receipt of a letter from the Chamber of Commerce concerning their support for the 1969 Urban Renewal Plan and a letter from Harold Bechtoldt, Charles Eastham,and Jeanne Smithfield stating their intention not to appeal the decision concerning the City's Urban Renewal contract With Old Capitol Associates. Selzer moved, seconded by Balmer, to accept both of these letters. Motion passed, unanimously. Council discussed matching funds in the amount of $2,800 for Playground equipment at North Market Square Park. Children of Horace Mann School had raised $1,200 for this purpose and had asked for City funds to complete their project. Mr. Berlin indicated possible use of operating funds. Moved by Balmer and seconded by deProsse to authorize the expenditure of funds to repair South Riverside Drive. Motion carried, 7/0. Councilman vevera expressed a friend's interest to buy two buffalo owned by the City Zoo. Mr. Berlin will check into this. Council reconsidered the amended Py 177 HCDA application list. Several Councilmembers questioned the need to allocate $470,000 for Neighborhood Rehabilitation and the possible uses for this allocation were discussed, including a Neighborhood Center. There was some discussion concerning the allocation for Ralston Creek. Ed Brinton, of Powers -Willis, explained two areas of concentration concerning Ralston Creek. City Attorney Hayek cautioned against proceeding with projects without the Environmental Statement. Andrea Hauer, Committee on Community Needs member, indi- cated they allocated $390,000 for Ralston Creek with the in- tention that some of it would be reserved for the of the project in 1979-80, completion • • Page 6 Official Actions of Council June 8, 1976 It was the consensus of the Council to take $50,000 c-ut of the Contingency fund and $25,000 out of the Neighborhood Rehabili- tation fund to increase the Ralston Creek fund to $200,000. After further discussion concerning the Neighborhood and Resource Centers, Council decided to direct the Committee on Community Needs to determine whether or not more funds should be allocated. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Foster to ap- prove the amended FY 1976-1977 HCDA program. Motion carried, unanimously. City Manager Berlin called Council's attention to informa- tion to be provided to them concerning Urban Renewal in the com- ing weeks. Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works, opened the public hearing for the Storm Water Management Ordinance with a presen- tation of slides emphasizing Ralston Creek problems which might be solved with the adoption of this ordinance. Ed Brinton, from Powers -Willis and Associates, and Bill Lindley, from Lindley & Sons, were available to answer questions. Interested citizens in attendance were Pat Moore, Bruce Glasgow, Keith Klinger, and Roxanne Haldeman. A public hearing concerning the proposed ordinance amend- ing the Zoning Ordinance by revising off-street parking require- ments for two-family dwellings was held. No one was present for discussion. Mayor Neuhauser opened the public hearing on the proposed ordinance amending the subdivision ordinance by revising the scale of preliminary and final subdivision plats. No one ad- dressed the Council concerning this matter. Public hearing was held to rezone a tract of land from C1 to C2 zone. Francis Hammit appeared giving reasons for the re- zoning request. Council then held a public hearing on the issuance of general obligation bonds. Several matters were discussed including Highway 6-218-1 intersection improvements, the Road Use Tax money, and the rebuilding vs. overlaying of streets. Douglas Lee, 320 E. Jefferson Street, was present to reiterate a prior request. Foster withdrew previous motion that was seconded by Selzer to amend the bond issue by deleting $50,000 until more information could be obtained from Dick Plastino as to street repairs. A motion was made by deProsse and seconded by Ferret to receive and file Mr. Lee's statement. Motion passed, 7/0. The public hearing was declared closed. Page 7 • • Official Actions of Council ,June 8, 1976 Moved by Foster and seconded bY Resolu- tion #76-170, recorded in Resolution Book e35, r to adopt 1, Set- ting Public Hearing on Amending the FY June 30, 1976. 1976 Budget Ending Selzer, Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, adopted, Ve vera, Balmer / A resolution Nays: none. Resolution deferred to a later date, concerning unpaid water bills Selzer to adopt Resolution Moved by deProsse and was Book 35 #76-171, recorded in seconded by Functional Classification 212' Concurring with and Resolution Classification (FADS Accepting the National as Delivered by the State ) Map for the tion. of Iowa, De City rof a Iowa City, Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Department of Transporta- Balmer, deProsse, Poster. Perret Nays: � Selzer, Vevera, Y none. Resolution adopted, 7/0, Amending Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that the Ordinance Over- time ParkMndinance No. 73-2687 by Increasing the Pine for Over - vote for s (from $2) be passage. Roll call: given first consideration and Balmer, deProsse, Foster Ayes: Perret, Selzer, sideration passed, 7 0 Neuhauser. Nays: Vevera, / Y none. First con - Moved by deProsse and seconded by Foster to ado tion #76-172, as recorded in Resolution Book 35 _ Authorizing Execution of Pt Resolu- Contract and Fifth Master Section 8 Annual Contributions for Section 23 Amendatory to Annual Contributions Ayes: Lea214 sing of Private Accommodations. Contract Perret,Selzr, Vnonea, Balmer, deProsse Roll call: Na s: Resolution Foster, Neuhauser, concerning the installation of two Passed, unanimous) at the Higway 6 B Poles and Y• Item 18 deferred. YPass and Industrial Park b transmission lines Y Iowa/Illinois was Moved by deProsse and seconded by Balmer to adopt tion No. 76-173, as recorded in Resolution Book 35 Setting Public Hearin P Resolu- tion and Estimated g on Proposed Plans, Specifications age 2 on Pro Cost for the FY 77 Asphalt Resurfacing Con- Ject for June 29, deProsse at 7:30 P.M. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret , Nays: none. Resolution Yes: carried, 7/0_ Selzer, Vevera made a motion which was seconded b Resolution No. 76-174, as recorded in Resolution Book 216, SettingY Selzer to adopt Contract and Public Hearing on Proposed Plans 35• page Excavation d Estimated Cost for the FY ' Specifications, ProSect for June 29 '77 Sanitary Landfill Ayes: Balmer, deProsse 1976, at 7:30 P.M. Vevera. Na s . Foster, Neuhauser, Roll call: Nays: none. Resolution ado Perret, Selzer, Moved b adopted, 7/p tion Y Balmer and seconded by Foster to ado No. 76-175, as recorded in Resolution Book 35, pt RnSolu- Page 217, Page 8 0 • Official Actions of Council June 8, 1976 Setting Public Ilearin specifications, ContracOn Prond EstimateHearing oforProposed Plans , Mudjacking Program for June 22, 1976 the FY 77 Ayes: deProsse, Foster, rr 7,30 Selzer, Roll call: Balmer. Nays: solution ad Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Y none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Selzer to ado tion No. 76-176, as recorded in Resolution Book 35 AuthorizingPt Resolu- tion Iowa the Mayor to Execute an Agreement Whereinathe2Cit City, Iowa, shall lease seven marked cars from Wine- brenner -City, Io for use y Ayes: Foster, Neuahser, by the Police Department. Roll call: Wine- Pr Nays: None. ' Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, de - Resolution adopted, 7/0_ Moved by Foster and seconded by Perret to adopt tion No. 76-177, as recorded in Resolution Book 35 AuthorizingP Resolu- tion Iowa the Mayor to Execute an Agreement Wherein athe2City City, Iowa, shall lease seven unmarked cars from Hartwig Motor, euhausfor use by the Police Department. Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7 0 Moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret to adjourn the meet- ing at 11:10 P.M, Motion adopted, unanimously. A more complete description file in the office of of Council Activities the City Clerk. is on yor City Clerk • COMPLETE DESCRIPTION Of: COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JUNE 8, 1976 7:30 P.M. The Iowa City City Council met in Regular session on the 8th day of June, 1976, at 7:30, in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Present: Balmer, deProsse, Poster, Neuhauser, Perrot, Selzer, vevera. Absent: none. Mayor Neuhauser pre- siding. Michael Cavitt, of 2609 La};eside Apartments, Iowa City, Chairman of the local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Iowa City, presented the Bicentennial. Issue of World Issue from the University of Iowa Baha'i Club and themselves to the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed the week of June 19 - 27, 1976, as National Tennis Week. Shirley S.ixt, President of the League of women voters, read their letter, Item 4.d.4. of the Consent Calendar, concerning Urban Renewal, urging Council. to recommit City to the overall plan for commercial redevelopment of the CBD and to reaffirm the decision to adopt the single developer concept. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer 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 18 and May 25, 1976, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Riverfront Commission meetings of May 16 and May 27, 1976 Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of May 20, 1976 Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of May 12, 1976 Housing Commission meetings of March 10, March 15, April 5, 12, and 28, 1976 Library Board of Trustees meeting of April 22, 1976 Mayor's Youth Employment Board meeting of May 17, 1976 Human Relations Commission meeting of May 24, 1976 0 Page 2 Resolutions: 6 Council Activities June 8, 1976 Consider Resolution #76-159A, recorded in Book 35, Page 198, approving Dancing Permit application for Eagles Lodge #695, as recommended by the City Clerk. Consider Resolution #76-159B, recorded in Book 35, page 199, approving Class C Liquor Permit applica- tion for Eagles Lodge #695, as recommended by the City Clerk. Consider Resolution #76-160, recorded in Book 35, page 200, approving Class 13 Beer Permit application for Cahill Brothers, lne., dba/happy Days Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor, 1515 Pirst Avenue, as recommended by the City Clerk. Consider Resolution #76-161 Page 201, approv, recorded in Book 35, ing Class B Beer Permit, Sunday Sales application Cahill 15is . rst/Avenue,,aas recommended by the City Clerk. Consider Resolution #76-162, recorded in Book 35, Page 202. approving Class C Liquor License applica- tion for American Legion Post #17, American Legion Road, as recommended by the City Clerk. Consider Resolution #76-163, recorded in Book 35, page 203, approving Class B Beet, Permit application for The Best Steak House, 1 South Dubuque, by the City Clerk. as recommended Consider Resolution #76-164, recorded in Book 35, page 204, approving Class B Beer, Sunday Sales application for The Best Steak House, 1 South Dubuque, as recommended by the City Clerk. Consider Resolution #76-165, recorded in Book 35, page 205, approving Class C Liquor Permit application for The Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington, as recommended by the City Clerk. Consider Resolution #76-166, recorded in Book 35, page 206, approving Class B Liquor License application for Howard Johnson's, North Dodge by the City Clerk. Street, as recommended Page 3 Council Activities June 8, 1976 Consider Resolution #76-16.7, recorded in Book 35, page 207, approvinq CJass 13 Liquor, Sunday Sales application for Howard Johnson's, North Dodge Street, as recommended by the City Clerk. Consider Resolution #76-168, recorded in Book 35, pages 208 and 208A, approving Cigarette Permits, as recommended by the City Clerk. Correspondence: Letter from Larry Heeren, Program Manager, HUD, re- garding Community Development Block Grant Program and Urban Renewal Project R-14. This letter has been referred to the Department of Community Devel- opment for reply. Letter from Mary Rock, President, Johnson County Council on Aging, regarding funding. This letter has been referred to the City Manager's office for reply. Letter from John Harper, President, Citizens for a Better Iowa City, regarding Urban Renewal. This letter has been referred to the Department of com- munity Development for reply. Letter from Shirley Sixt, President, League of Women Voters, regarding Urban Renewal. This letter has been referred to the Department of Community Develop- ment for reply. Letter from Donna Friedman, Johnson County Arts Coun- cil, regarding purchase of Old Post Office. This letter has been referred to the City Manager's office for reply. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. It was further stated that the purchase of the Old Post Office Building would be an agenda item for the June 21 Informal Coun- cil meeting. A motion was made by Vevera and seconded by deProsse to allocate the amount of $2,000 of the FY '76 Unexpended Funds to the Johnson County Council on Aging. mously. Motion adopted, unani- Council did not take any action on the recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding an adoption of fees Page 4 Council Activities June 8, 1976 and charges policy or the su))port of the concept of the Chil- dren's Museum; nor did they take action on the Riverfront Com- mission's recommendations to (1) place a moratorium on issuance of building permits in the 100 -year flood plan, (2) offer to purchase portions of Shower's property, or the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendations (1) to support the proposed Storm Water Retention Ordinance or (2) to support the grant application for a study concerning neighborhood preservation. It was suggested by deProsse to consider Item 5.b.2., the recommendation from the Riverfront Commission to provide $2,000 so the Stanley Consultants contract could be amended to obtain more detailed information and for them to provide a plan for South End Park (Shower's property). As City staff is investi- gating the fulfillment of other obligations under the contract with Stanley Consultants, it was decided to defer this matter until the results are available. The management of the Autumn Park Apartments was discussed. Mr. Berlin stated the City was not obligated to perform the management function. He further stated that the Housing Divi- sion is developing a recommendation to Council as to who should manage this complex. Foster then made a motion to adopt Reso- lution #76-169, as recorded in Resolution Book 35, pages 209 and 210, Approving the Final Large Scale Residential Develop- ment Plan of Autumn Park Apartments, seconded by Perret. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Bill Jacobson, Execu- tive Vice -President of Midstates Development, Inc., acknowledged their appreciation of Council's acceptance of the elderly hous- ing development and briefly summarized its progress. He informed Council that they had tried to meet the expectations of the City for drainage of the land rather than just meet FHA minimum standards. Since it was uncertain that the revised documents had been submitted to the Department of Community Development concerning the final plat of the Village Green Addition, Part 7, a motion was made by deProsse and seconded by Foster to defer the reso- lution approving this until June 21st. Motion carried, unanimous- ly. A motion was made by deProsse seconded by Perret for Mayor Neuhauser to compose a letter to be sent to the Planning and Zoning Commission reflecting Council's desire to be informed with each P & Z recommendation concerning subdivision plats and rezonings as to how they will affect runoff in Ralston Creek. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Berlin informed Council of last week's meeting between staff and representatives from the University of Iowa concerning sewer rate increase. At this meeting he had conveyed to Page 5 Council Activities June S, 1976 University officials the Council's significant concern that there had been no apparent movement .in negotiations since the decision was made last August to defer the initiation Of sewer rate increase for one year. University officials had indicated that their study of sewer use would not be completed until October of this year. When informed by the City that the rate increase adopted by Council last year would go into effect on August 1, 1976, they stated that they would not pay the increase but would hold the difference between the current rate and the increase until such time the City and the University come to mutual agreement as to what rate they should be charged. The University had previously rejected the concept of an escrow account. However, the State legislature has already appropriated an amount of money for the increase. As to the outcome of this situation, Larry Kutcher, Pros. of the U.I. Student Senate, expressed his concern that the Univer- sity students in residence would be paying for the increase. Perrot announced that Emil Brandt has assumed the office of Executive Director of the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. He also mentioned he had received calls from Mark IV residents who were complaining about the lack of recreational facilities for their children near their complex. There was some discussion concerning previously futile efforts to elimi- nate this problem. It was suggested by Mr. Berlin to have staff members and/or any Council members who might be interested to meet with some of the residents at Mark IV to see what can be done to resolve this matter. He will report to Council later concerning staff participation. There twhether or not the city had alegal wright mtodprevent othe sdeve:lopment of another large scale shopping center outside t -h,, CBD until Urban Renewal plan of direction had been solved. City Attorney John Hayek felt it might be possible to impose a moratorium and that he would study the possible ramifications and have a report ready for the June 22 meeting. Francis Hamit, a developer, appeared. He stated many businesses could not establish in Iowa City because of unavailability of space because of lower costs outside the CBD area. Mayor Neuhauser acknowledged the receipt of a letter from the Chamber of. Commerce concerning their support for the 1969 Urban Renewal Plan and a letter from Harold Bechtoldt, Charles Eastham and Jeanne Smithfield stating their intention not to appeal the decision which invalidated the City's Urban Renewal contract with Old Capitol Associates and their support for Plaza Centre One. Selzer made a motion and Balmer seconded it to Page 6 Council Activities June 8, 1976 accept both of these letters. Motion passed Council discussed matchinq funds in the amount of 2 Playground a unanimously. dren gU1Pment at North Market Square Park- $ '800 for Of Horace Mann School, crith the guidance of p The chil- bers, had raised $1,200 for this the and T. City funds P.T.O. mem- city be to complete their project. had asked for it mi possible to Mr. Berlin indicated use operating funds. A motion was made by Balmer and seconded b authorize the expenditure of funds to repair South Riverside Drive Y deProsse to in a memoOf by Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works, vevera expressed June u ea 2, 1976. Motion passed, 7/0. Councilman owned b friend's interest to buy the two will check into City zoo if they ar.e still available. buffalo into this. Mr. Berlin Council reconsidered the amended ry '77 HCDA a list. Several Councilmembers questioned the need to allocate $970,000 for Nei application for this allocationwere Rehabilitation and the Center. discussed Possible uses including a Neighborhood There was some discussion concerning the allocation for Ralston Creek. If the City were to initiate only an Environ- mental Review, the $125,000 previously allocated b would be sufficient. However., there are other could be done with the assumptionY Council Statement would not that the Environmentaljects wImpa S Brinton be required, which would re Impact Of Powers -Willis, explained two quire more money tration concerning Ralston Creek areas of concen- storm sewer projects and (1) to work (2) during develop on the large the Spring, land rights hcoulddbeSe plans this fall, structures could be started, acquired and the against proceeding with pro* Ci ty Attorney Hayek cautioned ment. With the previous Cit the Environmental State Impact Statements and the litigationence with involved Environmental should assess this matter. . he felt Staff Andrea Hauer, Committee on Community Needs member, indi- cated that initially they allocated $390,000 for with the intention completion that some of it would Ralston Creek an completion the in 1979-80. be reserved for the ImpactStatement Dick Plastino stated this winter and a project could could initiated Possibly Plan of action he initiated be comp- Th allotted day. d require more next spring- This yesterday, City Attorne than the $125,000 Council the National Environmental Policies John Hayek clarified that Act (N.E.P,A,) determines Council Activities page 7 June 8, 1976 whether or not an Environmental Impact Statement- should be done, not HUD. He also stated it would be more feasible to have an Environmental Impact Statement on a (3roup of projects rather than an Environmental Impact Statement on each individual project. It was the consensus of the Council to take $50,000 out of the Contingency fund and $25,000 out of the Neighborhood Rehabili- tation fund to increase the Ralston Creek fund to $200,000. After further discussion concerning the Neighborhood and Resource Centers, Council decided to direct the Committee on Community Needs to determine whether or not more funds should be allocated. A motion was made by deProsse and seconded by Poster to approve the amended FY 1976-1977 HCDA program. Motion carried unanimously. City Manager Berlin called Council's attention to information to be provided to them concerning Urban Renewal in the coming weeks. Mr. Berlin will be submi.ttinq his general comments about decisions and considerations, and a report from staff will be presented on revisions that need to be made in the Urban Renewal Plan. Hopefully by this Friday, the procedure for land appraisals will be available. By next Friday, the process Council and staff must follow for initiation of the development will be outlined. Also, a series of issues will be provided regarding the alterna- tive methods of dexelopment, whether it be single developers, multi -developers or other. Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works, opened the public hearing for the Storm Water Management Ordinance with a presen- tation of slides emphasizing Ralston Creek problems which might be solved with the adoption of this ordinance. Ed Brinton, from Powers -Willis and Associates, and Bill Lindley, from Lindley & Sons, were available to answer questions. Interested citizens in attendance were Pat Moore, Bruce Glasgow, Keith Klinger, and Roxanne Haldeman. After discussion, the public hearing was closed. A public hearing concerning the proposed ordinance amend- ing the Zoning ordinance by revising off-street parking require- ments for two-family dwellings was held. Mayor Neuhauser stated the results that would be brought about by the new ordinance if adopted. Since there was no discussion, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Neuhauser opened the public hearing on the proposed ordinance amending the subdivision ordinance by revising the scale of preliminary and final subdivision plats. She read the changes this ordinance would cause. No one addressed the Council concerning this matter, so the public hearing was closed. Page 8 Council Activities June 8, 1976 The public hearing was initiated by Mayor Neuhauser to rezone a tract of land from Cl zone to C2 zone. Francis Hammit, the property broker who is developing the land in question, appeared giving reasons for the rezoning request. He plans to construct an Earl May Garden Center and another building which would contain businesses such as a fabric, paint, or drug store. To make his investment economically feasible, it would be necessary for the area to be zoned C2 because of the parking requirement. After further discussion, this public hearing was closed. Council then held a public hearing on the issuance of general obligation bonds. Several matters were discussed in- cluding Highway 6-218-1 intersection improvements, the Road Use Tax money, and the rebuilding vs. overlaying of streets. Douglas Lee, 320 E. Jefferson Street, was present to reiterate prior re- quest by residents owning property impacted by arterial streets in this area for a buffer to be established to protect them from the nuisance effects of traffic. Foster withdrew previous mo- tion that was seconded by Selzer to amend the bond issue by de- leting $50,000 until more information could be obtained from Dick Plastino as to street repairs. A motion was made by de- Prosse and seconded by Perret to accept Mr. Lee's statement and place it on file. Motion passed, 7/0. The public hearing was declared closed. A motion was made by Foster and seconded by Balmer to adopt Resolution #76-170, recorded in Resolution Book 35, page 211, Setting Public Hearing on Amending the FY 1976 Budget Ending June 30, 1976. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Item 14, Resolution concerning unpaid water bills, was deferred to a later date. A motion was made by deProsse and seconded by Selzer to adopt Resolution #76-171, recorded in Resolution Book 35, page 212, 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. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster.. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Foster made a motion which was .seconded by Perret that the Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 73-2687 by Increasing the Fine for Overtime Parking (from $1 to $2) be given first considera- tion and vote for passage. Roll. call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: none. First consideration passed, 7/0. ® 0 Page 9 Council Activities June 8, 1976 A motion was made by deProsse and seconded by Foster to adopt Resolution #76-172, as recorded in Resolution Book. 35, pages 213-214, Authorizing Execution of Master Section 8 Annual Contribuitons Contract #KC 9033E, and Fifth Amendatory to Annual Contributions Contract for Section 23 Leasing of Private Accommodations, No. C-765 Project No. IA -22-1. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neu- hauser, Perret. Nays: none. Resolution passed, unanimously. Item 18 concerning the installation of two poles and transmis- sion lines at the Highway 6 Bypass and Industrial Park by Iowa/Illinois was deferred pending recommendation as to whether or not it is desirable and/or possible to have these lines placed underground. A motion was made by deProsse and seconded by Balmer to adopt Resolution No. 76-173, as recorded in Resolution Book 35, page 215, Setting Public Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifica- tions, Contract and Estimated Cost for the FY 77 Asphalt Re- surfacing Project for June 29, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer. Nays: none. Resolution carried, 7/0. Vevera made a motion which was seconded by Selzer to adopt Resolution No. 76-174, as recorded in Resolution Book 35, page 216, Setting Public Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Contract and Estimated Cost for the FY '77 Sanitary Landfill Excavation Project for June 7.9, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. A motion was made by Balmer and seconded by Foster to adopt Resolution No. 76-1751 as recorded in Resolution Book 35, page 217, Setting Public Hearing on Proposed Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Contract and Estimated Cost for the FY '77 Mudjacking Program for June 22, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. A motion was made by deProsse and seconded by Selzer to adopt Resolution No. 76-176, as recorded in Resolution Book 35, page 218, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement Wherein the City of Iowa City, Iowa, shall lease seven marked cars from Winebrenner-Dreusicke for use by the Police Department. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. A motion was made by Foster and seconded by Perret to adopt Resolution No. 76-177, as recorded in Resolution Book Page 10 0 • Council Activities June S, 1976 35, page 219, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement cars from Hartwig Wherein the City of Iowa City, Iowa nhall lease seven unmarked Motors for. use by the Police Department. Ro11 call.: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perrot, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Poster.. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret to adjourn the meeting at 11:10 P.M. Motion adopted unanimously. Mayor City Clerk - INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION,' JUNE 21., 1976 1:30 P.M. The Iowa City city council met in informal sE the 21st of June, 1976, at, 1:30'P.M.,,in.,the Confe at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present:' Bal .Neuhauser, Selzer, Foster, Vevera, Perret;(1:35.'P' members present: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber: _COUNCIL TIME Councilman Balmer suggested directing the Cit proceed with the newer connection requested by-Ati for rarnl nartio,- rV%%,. _t_ ssion.:on' rencea_,Roi mer, dePi M ) `Sti --=ic aiv vuJtla Llon5.:::- He..:wa at ahe comments in -the Comprehensive Plan,Coo=dina tee minutes. The Mayor noted .that the:positive:oom 'out at the Public meetin P g, :but the negative -comment the P6Z meeting. It was suggested that planting, -be Councilman Balmer pointed out that::An.-the soil' done by the U-9-r-9-thereis`a gap :betweenSun set, ' the city limits. The Mayor noted that this was .'the to be done, and that all of Johnson County wouldbe Councilman Selzer suggested that arrangements`: the contractor so that the Park Road Bridce couldb for -the July 4th traffic. Councilman:,Vevera'noted`=- Police Department usually closed:the:bridge to west. and this`, arrangement worked well. Lower Park'traff: come east across the bridge; Upper Park had to go w City Manager advised that he would check into'it Councilman Vevera questioned spending mon,: fo at the Io'ca ,tate- Rank Buildincr. The Cit y:_Manager;: there would be no City fi.nanciel participation ;Coy labiackin�x broicct, Councilman Vevera;pointied out`i dad not find any cracks on Arbor.St.,-but advised.ai concernthat the residents of the 2800.blockof:-Fri( are suffering damages to their homes.:The"City Man'ak that :the Director of Public Works would `report, on tl It should not be slabjacked, but-;'replaced:.withconc] man -Foster pointed out that there is no 800,z Ridge Fcc on this list. Coiinci-lwoman.deprosse discussed the, d ngr-.r cone Fence around: -plaza Centre �-i ,,and suggested closir portions of streets. The City D-anager-_advised that plans to relocate the fence as.soon as"a;.decision as l moi". i INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION,' JUNE 21., 1976 1:30 P.M. The Iowa City city council met in informal sE the 21st of June, 1976, at, 1:30'P.M.,,in.,the Confe at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present:' Bal .Neuhauser, Selzer, Foster, Vevera, Perret;(1:35.'P' members present: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber: _COUNCIL TIME Councilman Balmer suggested directing the Cit proceed with the newer connection requested by-Ati for rarnl nartio,- rV%%,. _t_ ssion.:on' rencea_,Roi mer, dePi M ) `Sti --=ic aiv vuJtla Llon5.:::- He..:wa at ahe comments in -the Comprehensive Plan,Coo=dina tee minutes. The Mayor noted .that the:positive:oom 'out at the Public meetin P g, :but the negative -comment the P6Z meeting. It was suggested that planting, -be Councilman Balmer pointed out that::An.-the soil' done by the U-9-r-9-thereis`a gap :betweenSun set, ' the city limits. The Mayor noted that this was .'the to be done, and that all of Johnson County wouldbe Councilman Selzer suggested that arrangements`: the contractor so that the Park Road Bridce couldb for -the July 4th traffic. Councilman:,Vevera'noted`=- Police Department usually closed:the:bridge to west. and this`, arrangement worked well. Lower Park'traff: come east across the bridge; Upper Park had to go w City Manager advised that he would check into'it Councilman Vevera questioned spending mon,: fo at the Io'ca ,tate- Rank Buildincr. The Cit y:_Manager;: there would be no City fi.nanciel participation ;Coy labiackin�x broicct, Councilman Vevera;pointied out`i dad not find any cracks on Arbor.St.,-but advised.ai concernthat the residents of the 2800.blockof:-Fri( are suffering damages to their homes.:The"City Man'ak that :the Director of Public Works would `report, on tl It should not be slabjacked, but-;'replaced:.withconc] man -Foster pointed out that there is no 800,z Ridge Fcc on this list. Coiinci-lwoman.deprosse discussed the, d ngr-.r cone Fence around: -plaza Centre �-i ,,and suggested closir portions of streets. The City D-anager-_advised that plans to relocate the fence as.soon as"a;.decision as l moi". � y }.S •'' 'ate:.' _ J A zY Page 2 Council Discussion ; -June 21; . 1976'-, was :suggested that Dubuque between Washington and -'College be closed off temporarily, so that there<would'besomeridea;ofXr! how -,traffic would work at the:Dubuque%Washing ton;Street_cornE Then council added the closure of College'£rom`Dubuque_fo `'"' Clinton._ There was a consensus to temporarily"close these,tti portions: The proposed traffic ordinance might be'ready'by next week; it is being reviewed -by the Legal•Department:r- ; AGENDA The City Manager stated that he had. two -additions 'to the agendas, (1)- Approval of. the Final at fora Bel `Aire V7hddi tion. The legal papers have been received,-and'.ttiey will ,on struct sidewalk on'First Avenue `within'one year )afterapprova of the plat, '(2) a memo outlining an amendment to',the Ordinan relating'to parking -for duplexes, which would an from paving' more than 50% of the front' Prohibit anyone, yard." DISCUSSION OF URBA__N'�RENEWAL PI.AIJ Mayor Neuhauser commented that Council would discus w)ia they see'for the downtown area, discuss the specific:el'ements; for the downtown area, the go through the :.plan, discussing -1 item. Councilman Vevera advised that he was; reluctant t`g--: ea. public -ej funds for amenities, until buildings are. built ..Timnc ` for street projects was_discus:sed. The City Manager pointed outthat the City wants to indicate in:tlie bidding :;document what the commitments are and when they: will be carried oiit Councilman Balmer commented that the Urban Renewal Plan, objectives were stated clearly,'.and some of'the points made F„ are just, as valid today as four or five years ago.::The Mayor:; suggested reviewing these objectives`on page .'IV-3'.After;dis- cession`the following changes were made In Section b 'the word, "educational," was added to the last dine so that it.wou1 read, "governmental, educational, and cultural center ofthe `; area. In section f. the words, "public and private,",were adi3 to the first line so that it would read, "To- provide ^a£e efficient, and attractive' public and private --vehicular ,; Seetion.'g. the -word, bicycles," was aCsded.to_ihe ahird`T ne' so that it would read, "different forms. of traffia:such:ias ' pedestrians, -b.icycles:"- There -was a general 'consensus of ;the' Ccvnci.l that the staff prepare separate paragraphs::makiA_'_" z vi ion Cor support- of mass transit and:'suriport for'a.pedestria; 7 dcontown. n: Section i:, the following. words;were,'added:to' line 5, so that it would read, "c antral'area,`includang`existai off-street parking facilities outsideihe.urban zenex,'al,biund"a F Y r F Page 3 Council biscus'sic June 21,.:1976 -' The observation was made that if the Cit is not ­to' vide long-term par),: in urban renewal--land Y be discussing where it would be_provide Council s "open space as an objective, Redevelo me After.'discussi Glaves advised that it could be incorporatedSPathetdra. obnto jective on pedestrian orientation, so the sta£f°was.diri to come back with a paragraph. Another paragraph*will;.be` needed on housin -for the elderl and for housing 1n genei which will be prove ed-b statement that the downtowntarea istawa neighhorhodd should: worked into the housing paragraph. .councilma- SeJ.`,.'co mented that the City should meet as many of the"objer com- as it can within its financial limitations`: The types of Proposed Renewal Action,`atarting on Pag were then discussed. Councilman Selzer'cbmmear..In hat`the Council _ought to keep in mind `the Section 3.a:3-'-"- look`.-: retaining some of the urban renewal 'ground tiy.the:City for, own public buildings.' After discussion; Count e:'ecidedor ask staff c rewrite this paragraph. .it.was pointed out,tl although Sec. 3.a.4. has been completed, it'.:-should`be.a.eftt the _plan. Councilman Perret suggested upgrading.buildings` the CBD area besides those in the, urban renewal,areaethE .Reg; Ing Section 3.b.2.t Councilwoman deprose questioned.w sl the City had offered technical assis'City Manage noted that the City .would be tance. The doing that when'the'Morgan:._Op- Building is Put out for bid. lie added that the staff; had='c cided to bid 4 parcels, parcel next to Things & ThingsMo Optical,:a2 parcels doby-m i son/C'Glaves planed thee down covenantourt-area ;- Us on purchase"of Morgan Optical staff will go ahead and get -appraisals'on the 2-proposed 'ba ParceJs. Councilman Selzer suggested. .•: ret,101 for.puhlic buildings. Space foining.E'_/,1ock Was discussed. oernnr vental campu The next item for discussion was the 7,and Use N,ap,on?P Glaves,cxplained the history of the Transition 7.one notin no;v the University does not c,,int`facilities in Council discussed elimination of the.Transitioh one" (d this prime Property back on the-tax base. Paul Glaves pointeci out that i.he staff report has desig There 84, A3, N]., g�� 82, and 64 as the Central Bus�nedesiq bc and m ti:*as n g,.ner.al cEin en us to eliminate the TransitiOn:'7, grid m„kr. it a D' - of the-'Centia.l Businr_ss Core, With uti6n -7 milted ;n e.i:hur area, rxcn_Pt f-or University`Administration” Council then di-~cussed whether. or. not'to leave in'--;Sec ,2:on; which allows d,relJ.ing units above the 'ground floor only tj Gi, pointed out that residences on the ground floor are not a1Jbi 'n i=he Central Business District.under the ,Code of:io City• Use of IiCDA funds t,7,oning o subs.i.dize �land'in'Blocks'c93 Ezrc�j - Y , - •--t 2 +_ ••h- �, ��.�yee N��FiiC �s��E�`ni�`s.r3?�.,$yv§sE STy r` Page 4 Council ssic June,21;1976 , for housing, and locating of elderly housing:north,,or sot: of.Burlington Street were discussed..-The'problem" of �edE crossing on Burlington was pointed out,:and;the;City Mana stated that it was a problem that has'to be 'resolved „ reg less.- Councilman Selzer pointed out: the differencesrin requirements and.in costs of land inside and; outside of C Glaves mentioned that Block 64 was bought by_the Ci ""f original parking ramp, and isJnot under'.urban renewal ��":C decided to leave Sec. 2.a.1.d. as is:: Glaves:explained -the modifications concerning'housin are on. pages IV -27,`28, and 29, .3 and, noted that,.the'value vacated right-of-way on Capitol. -Street from Burlington to was; figured at $76,000.' Council decided that a'transport depot should be made a permitted use North of Burington`< well as South of Burlington, so it was added_' -'to Sec:L2:a, On page _IV -8 the first sentence should read,;;"ThereTare:=.t development areas." Under Central-Business°Core,_Area l";; word "regional" was.deleted from the paragraph;secon The staff was directed to rewrite the second`:paragraph;to it clearer. Councilman Perret questioned how reliable th assumption was that the Washington/Clinton. corner-`vas,the corner.- It was pointed out that 'the Link Program Study;v it, -and Link was willing to put their money to develop'th1 Kraft 'advised that `the `focal point is notthe same;;as-the corner. The City Manager commented that it was-a,'combina. of factors. The suggestion was made that paragraph;6 sho come before paragraph 4. Concerning street closings, Glaves pointed out=that s not be harmful if.Council would.leave out a:poten tial stri cl ni`"T, but the closings included in the plan are_.import; :craft noted that the Area Transportatio;'-Si udy advised oY ing the land use, then looking at transportation "PheMej requested that Paragraph `six be:left .in 'for:now and''coo 11 n`sii again later.: In the document Councilwas reviewing,` the to be closed_ar.e- Dubuque from Washington to''Coll_ege,:FDul from College to Burlington.It was decided t,8 strike the'; -'original paragraph 44. In originalparagraph'6,'the::word: "arcaded" and "in the heart of" were questions±d. ::Council Cussed changing paragraph 9 so that it would 'close Dubuque College just to the alley for Hawkeyn'Bank. On Page IV --9, after discussion -of paragraph 2, 1t wa; E i_ded to defer the decision on it. Paragraph"3 "appI L- _;t- eye Bank parking. Glaves explained paragraph 5,'conceini.`nc ?-00 percent coverage, the City Manager co mment:ed'thai,-the rnitims are tles.irable. It was suggested that on pag'a ;lv %0, first paragraph be added to Area 1, and' :;horte_ned :by: end s sonEence a'Eer:the word "pedestrian -ways:" The four.th,ai d