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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 29, 1976
7:30 P.M.
The Iowa City City Council met in Regular session on the
29th day of June, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers
at the Civic Center. Present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neu-
hauser, Perret, Selzer. Absent: Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser
presiding.
Ellen Flower
s, President of AFSCME, Local 183, appeared IG u y
and distributed a statement concerning contract negpti4tions
with the City. John Thompson, 730 E_ Market, expressed his--,
views concerning negotiations. He felt the City should con-
sider to resolve the matter through fact-finding. I -lark Smith,._„E'i:-Tb
10 Norwood Circle, stated he was in favor of collective bar-
gaining and further stated he felt public employees ought to
have the right to strike.
Zgj.pb_OjLord., 735 Oakland, appeared and requested the City
to initiate a "Comprehensive Mass Transportation System", for
all citizens including the senior and handicapped citizens by
use of State D.O.T. funds. City Manager Berlin was requested �c Y 7
to check into the possibility of this matter.
Tom_Gillespie., representing the Friends o_f 01d_Time_Music
from the University of Iowa, appeared and asked Council to
close certain streets on July 5, 1976, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00
P.M. After discussion of present policy.and procedure concern-
ing requests, Mr..Berlin explained there is an ordinance which
establishes the procedure for the closing of streets. This
ordinance insures that the Police Department, Public works, and
other staff, are informed, so they can investigate and coordi-
nate activities. He advised against Council adopting a reso-
lution to close the streets, stating Council did not know what
liability implications might occur. It was moved by deProsse
and seconded by Perret to adopt Res_olutjsm-LL6_-2A1, as recorded
in Res. Book 35, page 248. After further discussion, question
was called. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser,
Perret. Nays: Balmer, Selzer. Resolution adopted, 4/2. �a 4
Vevera absent.
Max-ffocum, of 800 S. Dubuque, suggested if the City decided
against issuing building permits in the 10D year flnnd alai
they might also consider to compensate people now living there.
He also questioned the S,I;Ajt .up_of .selling. the house located at
l??_after
Street. Mr. Berlin stated City Staff would contact
himafter a report was received from the Legal Department.
Mr. Yocum further expressed his feelings regarding the newly
adopted ordinance which raises the o, ime_p_arking-fee to $2.00.
He was told this matter cannot be brought back by initiative or
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referendum because it is an item of the budget -and public hear-
ing had been previously held on this matter.
Dale_Ho "-� _
maids (1[fP end 621 Brown, complimented the Iowa Cit
on doing their job well. Attorney Bill Bartle y meter-,
lated the City Council on their six m --- Y. congratu=
anniversary.
Mayor Neuhauser Six
July 4.
as the time to ring cut_a -976 at 1 o'clock P.M.
pendence. 11_.the_bells-ng
In the
tuted Consent Calendar, City Clerk Abbie Stolfus substi-
a resolution approving
Item 4.c_3. cigarette permits instead of
Balmer moved and deProsse seconded that the follow-
ing agenda items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be
approved and/or adopted as amended:
Reading of minutesof official actions of special Council
meeting of June 1976,
by the City Clerk.k. subject to correction, as recommended
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Iowa June 17, 1976nning.and._Zoning_Commissi-ou, meeting of
Iowa`City Ri,verfront__Commissi
1976. on meeting Of June 17,
Iowa,City.Park_and.-Recreation_,Commission meeting of �1
June 9, 1976.
Resolutions:
Resolution-J76z: 9.9, as recorded in Resolution Book 35,
on page 246, approving C as��L2u5�Control. License
Application for Harold Ambrose, dba/Dirty Har
South Gilbert, as recommended b --rY s. 1200
y the City Clerk.
,nso01utj.On_#_j6=20-0 as recorded in Resolution Book 35,
on page 247,Bur_refunding_Beer_Permit for John Stasi,
the/City Clerk.
121 Iowa Avenue, as recommended by
City Clerk.
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on p _
uti��76_202
Resol, as recorded in Resolution Book 35,
age 249, to Issue Cigarette Permits.
Correspondence: f
Letter from Kenneth ae-r�on regarding
iAg. This .letter has been referred low_ ,_ Department re enng_
Of Community Development for repto the Department
reply.
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Letter from New n;,
ing cont u t n�r-•CpoRerative _Society„ regard -
This letter haOn-ef-a-naw-bg
uildin_for._the. Co-op..
been referred to the Department of
Community Development for reply-
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Notice Of,Exercise Renew_ Lease f om
us De ot. Union
The motion was a
Ayes: deProsse , Poster,
by the following roll call vote:
Balmer. Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera,
Motion adopted, 6/0, Vevera absent.
Selzer moved and Balmer seconded to adopt Resolution
as recorded in Res. Book 35, page 250, A nrnr;nr �h #76 203,
Plat o£ Villag-e Green_Add.i_tion,,_part_9_. ase inazS'
development would not affect Ralston Creekt was stated this
Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer Roll call: Ayes:
tion adopted, 6/0, Vevera absent. deProsse. Resolu-
5'��I REPp2k.
Mayor Neuhauser announced that Council would be accepting M
applications for One unexpired term ending May 1 1978, on the
Planning__aad_Zoning_Comm Csjpzi. The appointment for this
tion will be made at the August 3, 1976, Council 'meetin
recommended that John Cazin be a Posi- tG .
on the D1aYor's_Youth_Em _ c She-~-
ppointed to fill the vacancy
and seconded by Perret.plo en —Board. It was so moved b
absent. Council decided Lotion carried unanimous) 1' Selzer
tez _on. Co Y. Vevera --==- -�
mmuni.ty_Needs until Jul pPointments to the Commit
July 13.
Council discussed allowing a H conne
,Barker_ -s. property.se
AttorneY 1jiller ction on Carol
Mrs- Barker, indicatediam Meardon, representing
she was planning to constructra gymna-
sium and would agree to annexation if she were granted the server
connection. He further stated it would be in the best interest
of the city to allow this hook-up, especially for health reasons.
After further discussion, Foster moved -and deProsse seconded that
Carol Barker be permitted to have the sewer connection in the
event she agrees in writing to voluntary annexation, and further-
more, that Robert Barker (who owns the piece of property that
Prevents Mrs. Barker's land from being contiguous) agrees to
voluntary annexation of his property as shown on the submitted
Plat. Motion carried, 4/2, with Balmer and Selzer voting "no".
Vevera absent.
City Attorney Hayek noted this situation was similar to others
where in a period of time property had been split into several
Pieces and possibly Chapter 409, Iowa Code, should be complied
with, and he suggested that City Staff study the situation and
have a meeting with all affected County officials.
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Council discussed the U.rbab_Re=VAl timetable and whether
or not certain matters could proceed while Council is making
decisions. It was stated that a consultant would be requested
to provide information on how to attract a department stogie, in
urban renewal area and to suggest location and possibly hire
another consultant for housing. Francis Hamit appeared stating
urban renewal appraisals greatly affect the value of surrounding
property. He also said Sec. 220 0£ the F.H.A. Code relates to
housing and is specifically designated for urban renewal property.
Council came to the consensus to direct the City Manager to re-
tain appraisers and supply them with an estimate as to when their
services would be needed. Councilmembers also agreed to submit
specific requests for information or comments concerning how to
market the land, to Mr. Berlin. /0`-7 --
Mayor Neuhauser informed citizens of the program to be shown
on WDMT-TV, Cja_n_ne1, 2, June 30 at 6:30 P.M. This program will
focus on Iowa City and the renovated Old Capitol. — IL, 6?'
Councilwoman deProsse mentioned she had received phone calls
from.Sharon-Bonney and Brad -Meyers -indicating their concern that
the new combination laundromat and pizza place located at 711
1st Avenue was constructing an entrance which would be inaccess-
ible to the hand�.apped. Mr. Berlin will investigate this matter.
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At this time, he also stated the United Action for Youth has
not been awarded a new contract as of yet because staff is having
problems with coming up with ways to measure results of the pro-
gram. Councilman Balmer mentioned Council might be given an
opportunity to review problems. iGrL.
City Manager Berlin informed Council the Iowa City Alarm..,
C MpaAy had been awarded the contract for the tornado system !O J,.
Balmer moved and Selzer seconded that Resolutiop_ 76-204,
as recorded in Res. Book 35, page 251, Setting a Public Hearing
on jje.5tyark..if_t_S_tation for July 13 be adopted. Roll call:
Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer, deProsse, Foster.
Resolution adopted, 6/0. Vevera absent. �� r
Cjv At_tcrney_Hayek reported he had met with Pat Strabala,
Paul Glaves, and Jay Oehler to discuss steps to be taken to
conform with Judge Carter's decision regarding the contrac.t_be-
tween .Old rip* ol-Aasaciates and the City. As per Mr. Hayek's
request, a motion was made by Perret and seconded by deProsse to
(1) return the bid deposit check conveyed to the City in March,
1974, by OCA in the amount of $111,300, (2) return to OCA the
amount of $231,880 which represents the deposit given to the
City for Block 101, (3) that Old Capitol quit claim the North
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310 feet of the east half of Block 101 and the -North 310 feet
of the alley to the City, (4) that OCA secure leases on two
mortgages which are a lien on the property. Motion carried,
unanimously, with Vevera absent.
Mr. Hayek informed the Council he had filed for a summary
judgment on Epstein Bookstore's back rent. As per Mr. Hayek's
request, a motion was made by Balmer and seconded
to authorize the City Manager by Perret
to proceed with the 90 day e_vic
tion notice against the to
at Epstein's. Motion carried,
unanir..ouslyra . Vevera absent.
Mayor Neuhauser declared a five-minute recess.
A motion was made by Perret and seconded by Foster to receive
and file the letter received from the Gta edging the the City's appeal to exceed 93 incrteai nse of their d76c7nowl-
budget over 75-76 budget, advising that the Board had granted
$42,257 and denied $300,000. Motion accepted, unanimously.
Vevera absent. It was noted the State of Iowa Supreme Court
had declared the property tax lid law unconstitutionafor the
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City of Waterloo. After further discussion, a motion was made
by deProsse and seconded by Perret to authorjze._the City Manager
and City Attorney to join Waterloo's appeal if it seemed ad-
vantageous and if such action was needed before the next Council
meeting. Motion passed, unanimously. Vevera absent.
The ing on the..FY._7_7_spha1,t
was held.pult1wasemoved by Balmer andAseconded by Sec,
Project
adopt Resolution #76-205, as recorded in Res. Book 35, pages 252.
and 253, Approving Plans _ S ec_ifications _ _ _
Estimate for the FK 77 Aspha.t__�Resurfacin FProjectCandrSettinact d
Bid'. Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Balmer, deProsse, Foster,
Neuhauser. Motion carried, 6/0, Vevera absent.
Mayor Neuhauser opened the public hearing on the FY 77 Sanj`
terry Landfill
rialized _,Exca_va.tion_Pro.ject. She questioned what had mate -
in meeting requirements requested by the Environmental
$rotectior_ Agency for this project. Mr. Berlin informed her the
DeFartment of Public Works has proceeded on several of the re-
quests, those within the City's
moved and Balmer seconded financial limitations. Selzer
corded in Res. to adopt Resolution #76-206, as re -
Book 35, pages 254 and P
255roving lans,
Specifications, Form of Contract and Esti, roving
for the FY 77 Sani-
tary Landfill Excavation Project. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer,
Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret.
.unanimously. Vevera absent. Resolution adopted,
The public hearing_on the proposed amendment
budget ending June 30, to the FY 76
1976, was opened. Mayor Neuhauser reflected
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her dismay on the procedure of voting on an amendment directly
after public hearing. City Manager Berlin explained adjust-
ments concerning Leisure and Cultural Opportunity, Parks and
Recreation Construction (specifically the Taft Speedway -
Englert Tract), and the Government Buildings expenditure area
for the air conditioning study in the Civic Center. Pat Strabala,
Finance Director, explained that the increase in the Airport
allocation was due to the assignment of insurance and expenditure
caused by the fire damage to several hangars during the past
year. There was further discussion concerning Highway 218 and
the Risk Management Study. Balmer moved and Perret seconded to
adopt $99o-1u-tj9-n—;L76.z2-07., as recorded in Resolution Book 35,
page 256, Amending_,the,„Current-Budget_f X the_ isoal_Year_End-
ing June 30, 1976. Roll call: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neu-
hauser, Perret, Selzer. Resolution adopted, 6/0, Vevera absent,
The second puby li�hearincr on the proposed issuance of /O�
�38,5_,QO.O essgat}al corporate bonds was held.
It was
written objection was submi—� tted at the 6/8/76public hearing that a
Douglass B. Lee, Jr., East-West Couplet Project #1 - concern
that value of property will be reduced. Pat Strabala indicated
the Road Use Tar, money would provide enough money to delete
$100,000 for asphalt resurfacing. He additionally stated the -
phrase referring to the resurfacing should be left in, but the
amount should indicate "0” amount. A motion was made by Selzer
and seconded by deProsse to delete $100,000 from the total of the
bond issue, by not funding the Asphalt Resurfacing Project. Roll
call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer.
Motion carried, 6/0. vevera absent.
A motion was made by deProsse and seconded by Selzer to �—
adopt Re9DJJ t;Zn_#_7_6-208, as recorded in Resolution Book 35
257 and 258, In ±' t:ltiUg�,rQcedures t Pages
the_Issuance.of $285 000 Essential CorporateAPurposeaBo.c ion -for
call: Ayes: .-- -- .--
Y Foster, Neuhauser,
Perret, Selzer, Balmer, deProsse•
Resolution adopted, 6/0, Vevera absent.
A motion was made by deProsse and seconded by Selzer to adopt
Resolution #76-209 as recorded in Resolution Book 35, on pages
259 thru 262, Directing the Advertising for the Sale of $285,000
Essential Corpp�ate_Zurps_sn B.onds-. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser,
Perret, Selzer, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, resolution adopted,
Vevera absent.
A motion was made by Foster and seconded by deProsse 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 first and second
consideration and vote be waived and that the ordinance amending
the Mir:iri_pal Code by .repealing Sec.
upon fV of Ord, #75-2773 be voted
lit final passage at this time. Roll call: Perret, Selzer,
Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Motion adopted, Vevera ab
sent.
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Foster motioned and deProsse seconded that Ordinance
#76-2802, as recorded in Ordinance Book #10, on pages 23, 24,
and 25, Amending the Municipal Code of the City of Iowa City,
by Repealing Section V, Ordinance No. 75-2773, and Enacting a
New__Secton_in_Lieu__Thereof._ (to__change_quarterly. water reading
and monthly billing_ to bi-monthly reading_and�billing_schedule1.
Roll call Ayes: Selzer, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser,
Perret. Ordinance adopted, 6/0, Vevera absent. /C`'
A motion was made by Foster and seconded by Perret that the
Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 2238 by changing the use
regulations of certain, _property (�lhieYlg3?sc,,-ln�) from Cl to C2
zone be considered and given second vote for passage. Roll call:
Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer. Second
r�
consideratin
o,-passed,_6/0, Vevera absent. -�
Council discussed temporary vacation of portions of College
and Dubuque streets in the R-14 Urban Re_4ewal__area. Mayor Neuhauser
indicated this was an ideal time to conduct an experiment on street
use; however, the major reason for the street vacation was the
safety factor involved. Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield, appeared for
discussion. It was moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse, 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 first and second
consideration and vote be waived and that the ordinance.be voted
upon for final passage at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer,
deProsse, Foster,.Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer. Motion carried, 6/0.
Vevera absent. Foster moved and deProsse seconded that the Ordinance
#76-2803, as recorded in Ordinance Book #10, page 25, Temporarily
Vacating Certain Streets Relative to the R-14 Urban Renewal Project
and Repealing portions of Ordinance #76-2776, be finally adopted
at this time. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser,
Perret, Selzer, Balmer. Ordinance adopted, Vevera absent.---Z-21;1
Councilwoman deProsse moved and Perret seconded to adopt
Resolution #76-210._ as recorded in Resolution Book 35, page 263,
tion. Part IX. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret,
Selzer, Balmer, deProsse. Resolution adopted, Vevera absent.
Councilman Foster moved and Balmer seconded to adopt Reso-
lution #76-211 as recorded in Resolution Book 35, page 264,
Arcepting-Sanitary_Sewers_in-B.el-Aire_. -;Lon,. Part 6. Roll
call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer, deProsse, Foster.
Resolution adopted, Vevera absent.
It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret to approve
Res.Qluti0ja__L7_6-21.2., as recorded in Resolution Book 35, page 265,
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ApQroving Annual. Transit Development frog=
Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Balmer
Foster, Neuhauser. Resolution adopted, 6/0, Vevera absedePntrosse,
Councilman Foster moved and Perret seconded to adopt/C
Reso-
lution #76-213 as recorded in Resolution Book 35'
Authorizn P __`____g_ the Execution of an A page 266,
ton Park - ..Agreement to Lease _with Washin
Inc. , (for _the Davis Building)__ Roll call: Aa"
Selzer, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Ayes:
adopted, 6/0, Vevera absent_ Resolution
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It was moved b deProsse and seconded b �_
Resolution X76-214 y n Selzer to adopt
---lishes as recorded in Resolution Book 35, page 267,
which establishes Uncla�sifed _a1ar}es and ,_Com ensation for
Citcal Year 1977 Beginning July 1, ,es
y Clerk,_and
__City.,Mana . for the Citv Afro
Foster, Neuhauser, Perret Selzer,
call: Ayes: Balmer,
Vevera absent. Resolution adopted, 6/0
eProsse,
Council discussed the approval of a Class C Sunday 4y -
Li lar, apQlication_for Aycor ,Manufacturin.. Sa�.es
Dollar, 211 Iowa Avenue. 4. Inc, dba/Copper.
lution a Perret made a motion to adopt a reso-
pproving this application, but it died for lack of a
second. There was some discussion regarding the changing of the
Sunday Sales policy.
It was moved by Foster and seconded by Balmer to adjourn the
meeting at 11:20 P.M. Motion carried, unanimously. Vevera absent.
Mayor
City Clerk
DIemoranda from the-City Manager to the City CoimciI
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DATE: June 2S, 1,976
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager to the City Council:
a. Old Post OfEice Building 10c13
b. Urban Renewal Property Sales 109'f
c. Request for Sewer Service Outside of.Corporate Limits for Carol S.
Barker by William L. Meardon (pq5
d. Code Provisions for Handicapped Into
e. Pictures of Councilmembers 1987
Urban renewal projects worthy of viewing. tOn $
Reply to Mr. Larry G. Heeren, }IUD, letter which was on the consent calendar of
agenda dated June S, 1976. 1pgq
Memorandum from Director of Parks and Recreation regarding Mark rV meetinb. 11CO
Letter to Mr. Leon Lyvers from City Manager regarding the City's bidding and
purchasing procedures. 1101
Memorandum from Director of Parks and Recreation regarding operating budget for
playground equipment for North Market Square Park. 1109,
Memorandum from Redevelopment Specialist regarding HUD workshop. 1103
Memorandum from Director of Parks and Recreation regarding HCDA funds. 110`1'
Memorandum the City Council regarding poetry on the buses contest. 110 5
Correspondence received by Mayor Neuhauser:
a. Copy of letter written to Quad City Times by James P. Walters regarding
zoo animals. I1b(o
b. Letter from James P. R'alters'regarding zoo animals. IIO-7
Uinutes of Staff Meeting of June 23, 1976. 110 %
Article, 'Mhmicipal Leaders Try to Cure Economic Ills, but the Medicine Often
horsens the Ailments." 110 x1
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