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MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
JUNE 29, 1976
7:30 P.M,
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Iowa City City Council met in Regular Session 6/29/76 at
7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Present:
Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer. Absent:
Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser presiding.
Ellen Flowers, Pres. of AFSCME, Local 183, distributed a
statement concerning contract negotiations with the City. John
Thompson, 730 E. Market, and Mark Smith, 10 Norwood Circle,
appeared for discussion.
Ralph Oxford, 735 Oakland, appeared and requested the City
to initiate a "Comprehensive Mass Transportation System", by use
of State D.O.T. funds. City Manager Berlin was requested to check
into this matter.
Tom Gillespie from the Friends of Old Time Music asked Council
to close certain streets on 7/5/76. After discussion of present
Policy and procedure concerning requests, moved by deProsse and
seconded by Perret to adopt Res. #76-201, as recorded in Res.
Book 35, page 248. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neu-
hauser, Perret. Nays: Balmer, Selzer. Resolution adopted, 4/2.
Vevera absent.
Max Yocum, 800 S,Dubuque, suggested compensating residents
in the 100 yr.flood plain if the City ceased issuing bldg. permits.
He also questioned the status of selling 122 E. Court St. and
expressed feelings on increased parking fee.
Dale Hoogeveen, 621 Brown, complimented the meter maids on do-
ing their job well. Atty. Bill Bartley congratulated the Council
on their six month anniversary. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed 7/4/76
at 1:00 P.M. as the time to ring out bells for independence.
In the Consent Calendar, City Clerk Abbie Stolfus added a
resolution approving cigarette permits instead of Item 4.c.3.
Balmer moved and deProsse seconded 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 special Council
meeting of 6/16/76, subject to correction, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm., 6/17/76;
Riverfront Comm., 6/17/76; P&R Comm., 6/9/76.
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Permit Resolutions as recommended by City Clerk:
Res. #76-199, as recorded in Res. Book 35, p.246,
approving Class C Liquor Control License App, for
Harold Ambrose, dba/Dirty Harry's, 1200 S. Gilbert.
Res. #76-200, as recorded in Res. Book 35, p. 247,
refunding Beer Permit for John Stasi, dba/Burger
Palace, 121 Iowa Ave.
Res. #76-202, as recorded in Res. Book 35, p. 249,
to Issue Cigarette Permits.
Correspondence:
Letter from Kenneth Anderson regarding low-income
housing, referred to Dept, of Comm. Dev.
Letter from New Pioneer Cooperative Society regarding
construction of building for the Co-op, Dept, of
Comm. Dev.
Notice of Exercise of option to Renew Lease from Union
Bus Depot.
The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes:
deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer.
Motion adopted, 6/0, Vevera absent.
Selzer moved and Balmer seconded to adopt Res. #76-203, as
recorded in Res. Book 35, P. 250, Approving the Prel. Plat of
Village Green Addn., part 9. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser,
Perret, Selzer, Balmer, deProsse. Resolution adopted, 6/0, Vevera
absent.
Mayor Neuhauser announced Council would accept applications
for 1 unexpired term ending 5/1/78 on
will be made P&Z Comm. Appointment
8/3/76 mtg. Moved by Selzer and seconded by Perret-
to appoint John Cazin to Mayors Youth.Employ. Bd. Motion carried
unanimously, Vevera absent. Council deferred the appointments
to the CCN until 7/13/76.
Council discussed allowing a sewer connection on Carol
Barker's property. Atty. William Meardon appeared, represent
ing Mrs. Barker. After discussion, Foster moved and deProsse
seconded that Carol Barker be permitted to have a sewer connec-
tion in the event she agrees in writing to voluntary annexa-
tion; and furthermore, that
that prevents Mrs. Barker's Robert Barker (who owns property
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.
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City Atty. 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.
Council discussed the U.R. schedule timetable & 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 store in
urban renewal area and to suggest location and possibly hire
another consultant for housing. Francis Hamit appeared stating
that Sec. 220 of 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 retain ap-
praisers and supply them with an estimate as to when their ser-
vices would be needed. Councilmembers also agreed to submit
specific requests for information or comments concerning how to
market the land, to City Mgr. Berlin.
Mayor Neuhauser informed citizens of the program to be
shown on WMT -TV, Channel 2, 6/30/76, 6:30 P.M., which focuses
on Iowa City and Old Capitol.
Councilwoman deProsse mentioned receiving phone calls from
Sharon Bonney and Brad Meyers indicating concern that the busi-
ness located at 711 - 1st Ave. was constructing an entrance in-
accessible to the handicapped. Mr. Berlin will investigate this
matter. He indicated the contract stalemate with the United
Action for Youth was due to the problem of measuring the program's
results.
City Mgr. Berlin informed Council the Iowa City Alarm Co.
was awarded the tornado warning system..
Balmer moved and Selzer seconded that Res. #76-204, recorded
in Res. Book 35, p.251, Setting Public Hearing on West Park Lift
Station for 7/13/76 be adopted. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser,
Perret, Selzer, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Res. adopted, 6/0.
Vevera absent.
As per City Atty.'s request, Perret moved and deProsse sec-
onded to (1) return bid deposit check to OCA in the amount of
$111,300, Perret moved and deProsse seconded to (1) return to
OCA $231,880 which represents deposit for Block 101, (3) that
Old Capitol quit claim N. 310 ft of E. half of Blk. 101 & N. 310
ft. of alley to the City, (4) that OCA secure leases on two mort-
gages which are a lien on the property. Motion carried, 6/0,
with Vevera absent.
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Mr. Hayek informed the Council he had filed for a summary
judgment on Epstein Bookstore's back rent. As per City Atty.'s
request, Balmer moved and Perret seconded to authorize the City
Mgr. to initiate 90 day eviction notice against Epstein's.
Motion carried, 6/0, Vevera absent.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to receive and file
the letter from the State Appeal Board acknowledging the City's
appeal to exceed 9% increase of their 76-77 budget over 75-76
budget, advising of their grant of.$42,257 and denial of $300,000.
Motion adopted, 6/0, Vevera absent. After further discussion,
deProsse moved and Perret seconded to authorize the City Mgr.
and Atty, to join Waterloo's property tax lid appeal if advanta-
geous and if action was needed before next meeting. Motion passed,
6/0, Vevera absent.
The public hearing on the FY 77 Asphalt Resurfacing Proj.
was held. Moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer to adopt Res.
#76-205, as recorded in Res. Book 35, pages 252 and 253, Ap-
proving Plans, Spec., Form of Contract and Estimate for FY 77
Asphalt Resurfacing Proj, and Setting Bid. Roll call: Ayes:
Perret, Selzer, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Motion
carried, 6/0, Vevera absent.
Public hearing on FY 77 Sanitary Landfill Excavation Proj.
was held. City Mgr. Berlin stated that Public Works has pro-
ceeded on several requests made by the Environmental Protection
Agency, those within City's financial limitations. Selzer
moved and Balmer seconded to adopt Res. #76-206, recorded in Res.
Bk. 35-, PP_ 254 and 255, Approving Plans, Spec., Form of Con-
tract & Est. for FY 77 Sanitary Landfill Excavation Proj. Roll
call: Ayes: Selzer, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret.
Res, adopted, 6/0, Vevera absent.
Public hearing on the proposed amendment to the FY 76 budget
ending 6/30/76 was held. City Manager and Finance Director ex-
plained adjustments. After discussion, Balmer moved and Perret
seconded to adopt Res. #76-207, recorded in Res. Bk. 35, p. 256,
Amending Current Budget for the FY Ending 6/30/76. Roll call:
Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer. Res.
adopted, 6/0, Vevera absent.
The second public hearing on the proposed issuance of
$385,000 essential corporate bonds was held. It was stated that
a written objection had been submitted at the 6/8/76 public
hearing by Douglass B. Lee, Jr. concerning East-West Couplet
Project #1. Moved by Selzer and seconded by deProsse to delete
$100,000 from the total of the bond issue, by not funding the
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Asphalt Resurfacing Project. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse,
Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer.
6/0. Vevera absent. Motion carried,
Moved by deProsse and seconded by Selzer to adopt Res.
#76-208, as recorded in Res. Bk. 35, P. 257 and 258
Ing Procedures to Take Additional Action for the Issuance of
$285,000 Essential � Institut
Ing
Corporate Purpose Bonds. Roll call:
Foster, Selzer, Balmer, deProsse. Ayes:
6/0, Vevera absent. Reso-
Moved by deProsse and seconded by Selzer to adopt Res.
#76-209, as recorded in Res. Bk. 35, pp, 259_262,
the Advertising for the Sale of $285,000 Essential Cor
Purpose Bonds. Roll call: Directing
porate
Balmer, deProsse, Foster. RA es:adopted,Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer,
6/0, Vevera absent.
Moved by Foster and seconded by deProsse that the rule re-
quiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for
passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
is to be finally passed be suspended, that the first
consideration at which it
and vote be waived and that the ordinance damend-
ing nd
votedthe
u Municipal Code be repealing Sec. V of Ord. #75_2773 be
upon for final passage at this time. Roll call:
Selzer, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser.
Vevera absent. Perret,
Motion adopted,
Foster motioned and deProsse seconded that Ord.
as recorded in Ord. Bk. 10, pp. 23, 2q, and 25
Municipal Code Amending
th02,
and Enactingof the City by Repealing' `emending the
monthl a New Section in Lieu Thereofction V, Ord. #75_2773,
Y water meter reading and billingoto change to bi-
Ayes: Selzer, Balmer, deProsse schedule). Roll call:
Ordinance adopted, Vevera absent, Foster, Neuhauser,
Perret.
InZoning Moved by Foster and seconded by Perret that the
Whitehouse,olnc.No2by changing the use Ord. Amend -
given of
given second ncproorert y from C1 to C2 zone be considered and
passage. Roll call: Balmer, deProsse
Foster, Neuhauser,
Perret' Selzer.
Vevera absent. Second consideration
passed,
Council discussed temporary vacation of portions
and Dubuque streets in the
hauser indicated R-19 Urban Renewal area. of College
the er in the major reason for the street vacaMayortion Neu
appeared.y MovedrbynFoster Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield,
requiring that ordinances seconded by deProsse, that the rule
passage at two Council must be considered and that
on for
it is to t meetings prior to the meeting
second considerationpandevote suspended, that the frst and
at ch
be voted upon for final be waived and that the
passage at this time, ordinance
Roll call: Ayes:
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Balmer, deProsse,
carried, Foster., Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer.
that Ord Vevera absent. Foster moved and Motion
#76-2803, as recorded deProsse seconded
rarily Vacating Certain in Ord. Bk,
Renewal Pro Streets Relative to1O, P. 25,
Tempo-
7ect and Repealing Portions e Ord. Urban
finally adopted at this time. Roll call: Ayes: #76-2776' be
Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer deProsse,
absent. Balmer. Ord.
adopted, Vevera
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret to
as recorded in Res. gk.
Is r. in Washington Park Addn. 35, P. 263Sanitary Sewer
as
Res. #76-210,
,
Foster, Neuhauser, Perret Part IAccepting . Roll call:
adopted, Vevera absent. Selzer, Balmer Ayes:
deProsse. Res.
Foster moved and Balmer seconded to adopt Res. #76-211
recorded in Res. Bk. 35, p. 269, Accepting Sanitary
Bel Aire Addn , Part 6,ers as
Selzer, Balmer Roll call: Ayes: Neuhausere Per in
. deProsse, Foster. Res. adopted ' Perret,
Moved b r Vevera absent.
#76-212 y deProsse and seconded by Perret to a
r as recorded in Res. Bk. 35, p, 265 approve Res.
Transit Dev. Program Update from J.C.Perret, Selzer Approving Annual
. Balmer, deProsse, Foster R.P.C.C Roll call: Ayes:
adopted, 6/0, Vevera absent. Res.
Neuhauser.
Councilman Foster moved and Perret seconded
#76-213 as recorded in Res. Bk. 35, page 266
cution of A to adopt Res.
Davis Building). Agreement to Lease with Washington�Park, Inc.,
for
Foster, g). Roll call: Ayes -
Selzer, Balmer, deProsse,
Neuhauser, Perret.
P 6/0, Vevera absent.
Moved by deProsse and seconded by Selzer to adopt
,76-219, ie recorded
Salaries1a Res. pe 35, P. 267, which establishes
Unclassified P Res.
7/1/76• Roll call. and Compensaties.on for FY 77 Be
nning
Perret, Selzer. Res Ayadoptedlm6/paveverae� FosterQ1Neuhauser,
Council discussed absent.
val
Liquor application the ri Mfg., of a Class C Sunday Sales
211 Iowa Ave. for A Cori g., Inc.
Perret made a dba/Copper Dollar,
proving this a motion to adopt a resolution ap-
proving
was is application,ussion but it died for lack of a
Sales policy, regarding the changing of the osanaay
ing at
Moved by
ypFoster and seconded by Balmer to adjourn the meet -
M. Motion carried, unanimously. Vevera absent.
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file in the office of the City Clerk.
Mayor
City Clerk
MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 16, 1976
7:30 P.M.
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The Iowa City City Council met in special session on the
16th day of June, 1976, in the Council Chambers of the Civic
Center at 7:30 P.M. Councilmembers present: deProsse, Foster,
Neuhauser, Ferret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: Balmer. Mayor
Neuhauser presiding. City Clerk Abbie Stolfus noted the call
of the special meeting had been signed by all Councilmembers.
Moved by Ferret, seconded by Foster,to adopt Resolution
#178, Authorizing Filing of an Amended Application for Federal
Assistance Under the Housing and Community Development Act of
1987 and Authorizing Assurances Under Said Act (FY 76), as
recorded in Res. Book 35, page 220. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse,
Foster, Neuhauser, Ferret, Vevera, Selzer. Resolution adopted,
6/0, Balmer absent.
Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse to adopt Resolution
#179, Authorizing of Amended Application for Federal Assistance
under Housing and Community Development Act of 1979 and Authoriz-
ing Assurances under Said Act (FY 77), as recorded in Res. Bk.,
P. 221. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret,
Selzer, Vevera. Resolution adopted, 6/0, Balmer absent.
Mayor Neuhauser outlined ground rules to be observed in re-
ceiving comments from citizens concerning Iowa City's Urban
Renewal Project.
Interested citizens appearing were as follows:
Francis Hamit, American Home and Land Corp., presented a state-
ment suggesting and explaining Master Developer concept. Robert
Welsh distributed statement with five recommendations for course
of action including updating plan, utilizing multiple developers.
Nancy Seiberling, speaking for Project Green Steering Committee,
presented statement suggesting establishment of pedestrian green-
ways by use of closed streets.
William Dennis, Committee on Community Needs member, ex-
plained their compromise suggestion concerning a Community Develop-
ment Corp. Leslie Gary, from Protective Assoc. of Tenants, dis-
cussed tenant -landlord problems, and the Iowa City housing mar-
ket. Ed Bolden, member of Tenants United for Action, discussed
effects of the current housing shortage and suggested incorpora-
ting housing into downtown development. Clements Urdahl, Citizen
Housing Center, outlined several costs and their ramifications
that should be considered.
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Dean Oakes, businessman, stated his concern was that small
businessmen be given a chance to buy parcels and build.
Neff, homeowner, commented the John
City should minimize losses
and build from there, incorporating affordable businesses and
housing for young and elderly.
Mark Janiuk, a member of May Flower Tenant Organization,
agreed with P.A.T.'s request for new housing in downtown Iowa
City. Sam Whiting, member of P&Z Comm., from 1950-60, commented
on the Bartholemew Comprehensive Plan. He stated that Council
must have a basic set procedure and plan for development.
Penny Davidsen, former Councilwoman, commented on the need
for a department store. Juanita Vetter, P&Z Comm., recommended
construction of a Conference Center downtown, also permanent and
transient housing and a supermarket, and parking for the medical
complex and University complex.
Janet Shipton suggested allocating land for a transit center
for all transit companies. William Dennis called attention to
Old Post Office bids due June 23rd. David Vetter spoke concern-
ing the needs of the University students.
Mayor Neuhauser thanked everyone for coming and announced
Council would have a work session on Monday concerning urban
renewal.
Moved by Foster, seconded by deProsse that all correspond-
ence received at this meeting in addition to Item 6.a., letter
from Linda Fisher regarding future of urban renewal, and Item
6.b., letter from Brad Meyers, Chairman, PUSH, UIVA, concerning
use of HCDA funds, be received and filed and made part of the
Public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Balmer absent.
Moved by Selzer and seconded by Foster to adjourn.
carried, unanimously. 9;00 P.M. Motion
A more complete description of Council Activities is on
file in the office of the City Clerk.
Mayor
City Clerk
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 16, 1976
7:30 P.M.
The Iowa City City Council met in special session on the
16th day of June 1976 in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center
at 7:30 P.M. Council members present: deProsse, Foster, Neu-
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 to adopt
Resolution #178, Authorizing Filing of an Amended Application
for Federal Assistance Under the Housing and Community Develop-
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, Foster, Neuhauser,
Perret, Vevera, and Selzer voting "aye". Resolution adopted,
6/0, Balmer absent.
It was moved by Foster and seconded by deProsse to adopt
Resolution #179, Authorizing of an Amended Application for Federal
Assistance under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
and Authorizing Assurances Under Said Act (FY 77), as recorded
in Res. Book 35, page 221. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster,
Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Resolution adopted, 6/0,
Balmer absent.
Mayor Neuhauser outlined the ground rules to be observed
in receiving comments of the citizens concerning Iowa City's
Urban Renewal Project. She stated that each citizen could have
so unlimited time, but cautioned them to be as brief as possible,
that
ear. S
the speakers ykeep one wtolthe issue andd have time tonotpdeal inhe requested that
that there be no applause. that and
Interested citizens appearing were as follows:
Francis Hamit, American Home and Land Corporation, presented
a statement suggesting and explaining a Master Developer concept.
Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Road, distributed a statement with
five recommendations for a course of action including updating
Of the plan, utilizing multiple developers.
Nancy Seiberling, speaking for the Steering Committee of
Project Green, presented a statement suggesting establishment of
pedestrian greenways by use of streets closed to traffic, to
unify the City.
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William Dennis, member of the Committee on Community
Needs, explained their compromise suggestion concerning a
Community developersDtoelopment participatepinathenfuturehofllows for individual
Iowa City.
Leslie Gary, representing the Protective Association of
Tenants,discussed tenant -landlord problems, and the Iowa City
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 housing shortage,
eseciand
uggested
housinglayminorities area.
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 pa variety
of business and housing for the elderly and young a
rice they
can afford.
Mark Janiuk, a member of the May Flower Tenant Organization,
agreed with P.A.T.'s request for new housing in downtown Iowa
City.
Sam Whiting, member of Planning & Zoning Commission from
1950-1960, commented on the Bartholemew Comprehensive Plan. He
stated that the Council must have certain basic concepts for
what they want in Iowa City and listed factors to be considered.
Penny Davidsen, 12 Bella Vista Place, former 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, recommend-
ed construction of a Conference Center in downtown area, also
permanent and ient
to accommodate tthe shousing dsupermarket,
medicalcomplexande
Un
i rsitycompland exrking
Janet Shipton suggested setting aside land for a transit
center for all transit companies. William Dennis called atten-
tion to the bids on the Old Post Office on June 23rd.
David Vetter spoke concerning the needs of the University
students for low-cost, close -in housing, shopping areas, and
food and eating areas.
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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 Foster 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 6.b., letter from Brad Meyers, Chairman,
PUSH, UIVA, 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
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
JUNE 7, 1976
1:30 P.M.
The Iowa City City Council met in informal session on the
7th day of June, 1976, at 1:30 P.M, in the Conference Room at
the Civic Center. Councilmembers present were: Neuhauser,
deProsse, Selzer, Balmer, Foster, Vevera, Perret. Staffinembers
present: Berlin, Hayek, Stolfus, Schreiber.
COUNCIL TIME
Concerning the memo from Director of Public Works Dick
Plastino on Riverside Drive, Councilman Balmer suggested that
the Council give some direction to the City Manager. City
Manager Berlin noted that this would come to Council in the
form of a budget amendment and work would begin before July 1.
Councilman Selzer requested that the staff move on in-
stallation of the tornado warning devices. The City Manager
advised that the specifications for the poles would be ready
next week. He also reported that the Public Works Department
is looking to see how the traffic signals on Burlington can be ad-
justed and will report on the status of their investigation
soon.
Councilman Balmer commented that Plastino's letter to
Robert Tyson of the Office of Planning and Programming concern-
ing interpretation of Chapter 104A of the Iowa State Code and
Chapter 5 of the State Building Code with regard to handicapped
was an excellent letter, and he was looking forward to getting
some concrete answers from Opp.
AGENDA
c.3. Large Scale dential
pment Plan for
em
AutumntPark.Apartments, Midstates1Development. Councilman Foster
questioned provision for storm water runoff. The City Manager
commented that no increased costs for storm water retention have
been taken into account, and this proposal has been through
HUD, and advised that the Staff would communicate Council's con-
cern to the developer.
Item 10. Ordinance amending subdivision ordinance by re-
vising scale of preliminary and final subdivision plats. Council-
man Selzer discussed combining of all requirements into one
Development Ordinance. The City Manager advised that this was
on the work list but not a high priority for Staff. Also he
commented that this ordinance change does accommodate the devel-
opers.
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Item 18. Application from Iowa/Illinois Gas & Electric
Co, for installation of overhead transmission lines at Highway 6
bypass and Industrial Park Road. Councilman Selzer asked for
a recommendation from the department and questioned possibility
coming, requiring underground lines. A recommendation will be forth -
Items 22 and 23. Leasing of automobiles for Police Depart-
ment use. Councilman Selzer asked if the leaseshad been recom-
mended by the Legal Department. The City Manager noted that th
legal department has been working on them. e
Item 9. Ordinance amending zoning ordinance b
off-street parking requirements for two-family
cilman Perret Y revising
nanceHance. noted serious reservations concerning this. Coun-
several There was further discussion g this Ordi-
.
of the ramifications of
Councilman Vevera suggested that in the future concerning
Council votes on important issues in Iowa City, if outvoted,
he would change his vote to back the majority and wished that
the other Councilmembers would do the same thing. Mayor Neuhauser
and Councilman Balmer agreed. Councilman Perret commented that
Council should present a united voice, and noted that each
does represent various contingencies, but that once a decision is
made, all Council should supportPerson
it.
DISCUSSION OF URBAN RENEWAL FINANCING PLAN
Mayor Neuhauser stated that the Council should make a decision
concerning the urban renewal financing plans. City Manager Neal
Berlin presented eleven enclosures, then explained Option r
which represented the Staff recommendation, as outlined in 1
closure #4. Finance Director Pat strabala explained Capital Grant
Progress Payments. The City Manager then discussed Option #2,
Enclosure 51 the recommendation by HUD, which closes out the
pro-
ject one year earlier, and interest costs are charged.
to Councilman Ferret'
s question, that because of no appeal In answer
Capitol, the City, or the Plaintiffs, and the exemptinof Plaza
Centre One, would HUD change their decision, the Cit
replied that their decision was based on thirteen
of direction and Y Manager
that this one success of this project, and he did anot rs othink
k
single incident would change their attitude.
The City Manager commented that if the Council does not make
the decision to withhold $412,000 in FY 176, HUD would
take a retroactive withholding, but he recommended that Council
should withhold this amount because not under-
take
financial closeout, it is desirable to expedite
Option #1 represents a balance of kinds
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June 7, 1976
of considerations to be taken into account. Also Council could
move ahead with both Urban Renewal and H.C.D.A. programs.
Councilman Selzer stated that he did not see any advantage to
pay off any sooner than the City had to, and the City Manager
Pointed out that it was a question of how quickly Council wanted
to close out their obligation to HUD.
The City Manager explained paragraph 2, page 2, of Enclo-
sure 3, stating that Column #4 first subtracts the amount of
$180,000, necessary for continuance of planning and program
development from the total amount of $2,061,000 of HCDA funds
available, then subtracts $560,000 allocated for urban renewal
program needs, plus $215,500 for urban renewal program admini-
stration, etc., and subtracts $45,000 for code enforcement pro-
gram, which leaves $1,060,500. Then after subtracting $412,200
debt application deduction, $648,300 is available for program
implementation.
After discussion of contingency and difference in interest
rates with HUD or from private market, the Finance Director pointed
out that as it is close to the end of the fiscal year for 176,
Council could move the '76 funding over to the next year, and
they would have more flexibility. Councilman Vevera stated that
he favored Option 2, as the City would be out from under HUD
earlier; Neuhauser, Perret, deProsse and Balmer stated that they
favored Option 1, so with 4 votes, Option 1 was chosen.
REALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR HCDA
Mayor Neuhauser advised that if the '76 funding is added to
77 funding, the total amount for reallocation would be $969,600.
She asked that Council take into consideration the June 3rd memo
from the Committee on Community Needs, which is Enclosure 9.
Foqr Councilmembers agreed to cut the $198,000 the Riverfront
Acqucerning
Itemssition #2, theltem City#10. Managernexplainedethato$325,1000hhadlbeenlallo-
cated in FY '77, and out of it, $50,000 had been allocated for
program development, so $275,000 was left. Out of the 176 allo-
cation of $200,000, $5,000 had been spent, leaving $195,000.
The total for the two years would be $470,000. Council discussed
taking out the $100,000 in purchase and rehab and adding it to
the loan and grant program.
It was decided that Architectural Barriers would be left
in at the amounts on the chart, $115,000. Roxanne Haldeman was
present to explain the Ralston Creek Committee recommendations.
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Powers -Willis had advised that $125,000 was the amount that
could be expended for projects to be done in the next fiscal
year, the study costing an additional $80,000. She pointed
out that every project would need an Environmental Assessment.
To cut funds they postponed one of the two large retention
areas north of the city, at a cost of $150,000, now putting two
smaller ones out past Scott Boulevard and Court. A proposed
pilot project on Rundell Street area was explained.
Concerning the Neighborhood Center, the Mayor commented
that the elderly citizens think that the Council has forgotten
them. After discussion of whether or not the Comprehensive
Plan would address the whole question of neighborhoods, four
Councilmembers agreed to postpone the planning for the Neighbor-
hood Center and also for Skills Unlimited.
Mayor Neuhauser urged funding for the neighborhood park
where the children have collected money for equipment (North Mar-
ket Square Park). The City Manager advised that the Parks &
Recreation Director had advised that it would be covered in re-
allocations. Finance Director Strabala explained that $35,000
for acquisition of park land from Glasgow was committed in the
Urban Renewal amount of $560,000 in FY '77. Councilwoman de-
Prosse's list included $18,000 for Human Needs Planner, $475,000
for Neighborhood Rehabilitation, $115,000 for Architectural Bar-
riers, $125,000 for Ralston Creek, $100,000 for Park Improve-
ments, $47,500 for City Park, $5,000 for Committee on Community
Needs and $84,100 for Contingency, which totaled the $969,600
available for reallocation. Flo Stockman asked that planning
for the neighborhood center be included. After further discus-
sion the Mayor noted that the public hearing on amending the
allocations would be tomorrow at the regular meeting.
Although there was not enough time remaining to finish the
item of discussion concerning the Urban Renewal Plan, the Mayor
announced that Council would start hearing the comments in general
and on the closeout. Harold Bechtoldt appeared asking that the
plan be updated, and advised that he favored the multiple devel-
oper plan. William Dennis spoke in behalf of the Committee on
Community Needs stating that there was not the association be-
tween their committee and Old Capitol Associates as implied by
Bechtoldt. Don Hebert, Vice President of the Chamber of Com-
merce pointed out the Chamber's support of the October 1969 Plan,
and asked Council to address themselves to the best implementation
of this plan. Charles Eastham discussed revisions and suggested
using outside arbitrators to settle the conflicts.
Tom Summy appeared, representing We the People. This group
believes in the single developer concept, the 1969 Plan, and
has made contributions to implement the Plan. He listed resource
data used by them and outlined a chronology of events concerning
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urban renewal and presented a written memo. He pointed out
several questions that should be answered. One observation
made was that public improvements in Sycamore Mall cost 2 1/2
million dollars (sewer, lift station, paving and traffic signali-
zation). Jeanne Smithfield was present to discuss the disadvan-
tages of the single developer concept in terms of political
Philosophy. She expressed concern over the Council turning over
approximately 1/2 of the 11 1/2 acres of urban renewal area in
the Central Business District over to one small group of people.
Councilman Vevera stated that although he favored the multiple
developer concept, he had not heard of anyone who is interested
in getting property back on the tax base. Tom Wegman, owner of
Things and Things stated that no matter what happens downtown,
there will be no builders unless it is contemplated that the
business will make a profit or will make a return on their in-
vestment. He noted that the Iowa City prime area has not grown
in the last 30 years, which to him means there is not the pur-
chasing power downtown to rebuild.
The Mayor noted that as it was time for the executive ses-
sion, and announced that the public discussion would continue
on Wednesday, June 16th, at 7:30 P.M. Councilman Selzer asked
for information on how many property owners were relocated out
of the urban renewal area.
It was moved by Foster and seconded by Selzer to adjourn
to executive session for discussion of litigation concerning the
William White Boulevard Storm Sewer Assessments and concerning
Simmons/CRI&P RR/City of Iowa City. Upon roll call Balmer, de-
Prosse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer and Vevera voted "aye".
Motion carried, 7/0. Meeting adjourned, 4:50 P.M.
INFORML COUNCIL DISCUSSION
JUNE 231 1976
8:00 P.M.
The Iowa City Council met in informal session on the 23rd
day of June at 8:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic
Center. Councilmembers present: Foster, Balmer, deProsse,
Selzer, Vevera, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent: none. Staffinem-,
bers present: Kraft, Stolfus, Glaves, Berlin, Eggers, Morris.
Mayor Neuhauser presiding.
Mayor Neuhauser stated that Council would continue with
the discussion of the urban renewal plan.
Councilwoman deProsse asked for an explanation of "100%
lot coverage", which was given by Paul Glaves. He also stated
that on page 10, it had been decided to defer Item #8, con-
cerning the overpass.
LIBRARY
Director of the Library, Loll Eggers presented several
comments concerning the proposed LirT ary, noting that the con-
sultant's report was due on July 1. She cited the points to
consider in siting a public library which included, (1) it should
have maximum accessibility and visibility, and (2) it -should
be in an area that people frequent because of other shopping.
Areas not to be considered included parks, governmental com-
plexes, or residential areas.
The consultant had considered sites in the area east of
Clinton, North of Burlington, South of Iowa and West of Gilbert,
but had narrowed this area down to North of Burlington, between
Clinton and Linn, specifically looking at Block 64. In the
area of the 50,000 square feet as requested for a single level
building, parking had not been provided for. Eggers noted that
the present parking was ideal.
TRANSIT
Traffic Superintendent Steve Morris was present for dis-
cussion and to present a proposal on how to deal with transit
at the intermodal transit corner which is the intersection of
Clinton/Washington. His suggestion was for two 95' medians in
Washington Street west of the Clinton intersection, with one
14' open traffic lane, up the middle for buses and emergency
vehicles only. The medians would be 6' wide and there would
be a 10' lane on each side for bus loading and unloading. A
shelter for each side of the street was proposed. A central
transfer point for all transit systems was suggested. When
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asked for alternatives, Morris advised that no'other area
would accommodate all three systems. If Clinton were closed
instead of Dubuque, Morris commented he would have to investi-
gate it. A previous suggestion of providing for a shelter in
a building was discussed. Council and staff discussed effect
of moving the terminal one block south. The City Manager
advised that a preliminary parking report from the consultant
would be ready Friday.
URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
Area 3 - University Area. Staff had recommended moving
to Sec. 1 those uses which apply to the use of the Central Busi-
ness Core, the balance to be deleted. This leaves the parking,
College St. closing,and the pedestrian overpass. Glaves cautioned
that this is the plan that the University agrees to develop in
accordance with, so Council should lay down restrictions in the
Plan they want placed against University property within this
area. He stated that any contract for the sale of land between
the City and anyone specifies development in accordance with
the Plan. The Mayor questioned if the University was depending
on the Plan. The Mayor questioned if the University was depend-
ing on the vacation of College Street in buying that land. The
City Manager will contact University representatives. Glaves
called attention to Page IV -26, Paragraph F -- any change affect-
ing any property or contractual right can be effectuated only
in accordance with applicable State and local law -- and explained
it and the letter from HUD in regard to this. It was noted that
the City Attorney would have to make a report on the matter.
Council discussed paragraph 1 on page IV -11 andiparagraphs
8 and 9 on page IV -12. The Mayor asked the City Manager to ask
the University representatives if they want to keep to the same
plan, and also to figure out who is responsible for what.
Concerning Area 4 - Central Business Service Area Council
discussed which streeta would be-Mosed uncLer the plan, and
others contemplated, and the effect of these closings on busi-
ness and parking. Councilman Vevera objected to the number of
streets being discussed as possible closures. They asked for
the rationale for the closures shown in the - plan. - -- The City
Manager advised that the decisions Council will make about
specific land uses and how parking is placed, will have a major
bearing upon what the staff relates to them about the value of
the previous material. Retail uses on Blocks 83 and 84 were
discussed along with parking needs. Glaves pointed out that
750 on -street parking spaces would be eliminated by closures
in the proposed plan and lot parking where land is to be developed
so a request for 1,500 parking spaces would be 1/2 replacement
spaces, and 1/2 new spaces.
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Council asked the staff to incorporate the amendments
on Pages IV -27 to 29 with the appropriate paragraphs in
Area 4. On page IV -12 they agreed to delete the words, "in
proper relationship to the Burlington -Court Street bypass
and access ring" from paragraph 2 of Area 4, and to delete
the words "such parking to be in proper relationship to the
Burlington Court Street bypass and access ring" from para-
graph 3. In answer to the question asked, Glaves explained
that the words, "provide for", mean that the Plan should
provide for, but that the specifics of who provides for are
spelled out by a redevelopment agreement. Use of the word,
"should" provides guidance for the developers. It was noted
that in relation to paragraph 3, Page IV -12, any development
south of Burlington would have to provide off-street parking,
but north of Burlington they would not. Councilman Foster
pointed out that between parcels 81/4 and 93/1, there is a
$3.50 difference in land cost, and between parcels 84/1 and
101/2 there is a $2.50 difference, so those with lower land
costs can afford to provide parking.
Returning to paragraph 2 on Page IV -12, Councilman Perret
suggested having auto -oriented uses incorporated in ramp facili-
ties. Ramifications were discussed. The Staff will update
some of the paragraphs discussed. Council decided that the
continuing discussion would be on Friday, June 25, 1976 at
7:30 P.M. As Councilman Vevera will be absent from that
meeting, he was requested to give his views on land uses to
the City Manager. The Mayor noted that she would not go to
the Conference of Mayors on Sunday/Monday. Meeting adjourned,
10:15 P.M.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
JUNE 25, 1976
7:30 P.M.
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The Iowa City City Council met in informal session on
the 25th day of June, 1976, at 7:30 P.M, in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present were:
deProsse, Neuhauser, Selzer, Foster, Perret, Vevera, Balmer
(7:35 P.M.). Staf£members present: Berlin, Stolfus, Glaves,i
Kraft. Mayor Neuhauser presiding.
URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
Mayor Mary Neuhauser announced the continuance of the
discussion on the Urban Renewal Plan with three objectives:
(1) to reach a decision about what specific things Council
wants to see in the Urban Renewal area, (2) what is going to
be the public commitment, and (3) what is going to be the
developer's commitment. Next Monday then, Council could get
into the question of where the buildings might be most appro-
priately located, and how the land will be marketed.
City Manager Neal Berlin suggested that first the Council
should talk about the priorities that the Council sees as
having to be within the urban renewal area. He stated that
the Staff had gone through the plan, and everything beyond
where Council had stopped the discussions was technical require-
ments, no policy considerations, so they would go through and
update the material and bring the changes back. Concerning
the Redeveloper's Requirement on Page IV -23, he commented that
the Staff is not in agreement with the Attorney on some of the
problems, and Staff would like to discuss them further and
come back to Council with a specific proposal.
The first item discussed was housing e1derly and other.
Director of Community Development Kraft advised that no HUD
Proposals had been announced for new construction, because
HUD was behind in publishing the adjustments in the fair mar-
ket rents, and they were waiting until those rents came out,
then they would probably dump additional units on the market
before the end of their fiscal year which is September 30th.
The Mayor commented that if the Council is interested in hous-
ing for the elderly, they should find out the maximum land
cost HUD will accept, then be willing to subsidize the fair
market value of the land down to that price. Glaves pointed
out that Council could legally purchase urban renewal land out
of HCDA monies. Once the City owns it, they can sell for what-
ever price they want. The proceeds revert back to HCDA.
The City Manager explained the specific provisions in HCDA
which allows purchase of land for low and moderate income hous-
ing. Glaves explained why the appraisal price was immaterial.
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June 25, 1976
It was pointed out that as an alternative, general obligation
bonds could be sold, and this would not be an essential corpor-
ate purpose. The City Manager noted that the cost would be 2/3
or 3/4 more than to buy it outright.
Concerning housing other than elderly, the Mayor questioned
if Council could subsidize land cost down to fair market rent.
Kraft advised that there are fair market rents based on median
incomes.
The City Manager asked if there was a consensus that senior
citizen housing was a priority for downtown, and if it was,
should the Staff work on the question of subsidizing it. Council-
man Vevera favored housing for the elderly but not subsidy for
moderate income housing. Councilwoman deProsse favored elderly
housing. Councilman Selzer was in favor of subsidizing housing
for elderly but did not think it would fit financially in the
downtown area because of the fire code requirements. It was
pointed out that the fire zone could not be changed. Council-
man Foster was against having elderly housing on the south side
of Burlington but advised that he was committed to elderly hous-
ing. The Mayor commented that the amount of subsidy would deter-
mine where housing goes. Councilwoman deProsse suggested explor-
ing the possibility of using parcel 93/101 for a housing complex,.
and integrating elderly housing into that. Councilman Perret
favored elderly housing downtown, but wanted to look at alterna-
tives for financing. After discussion of HUD's rejection of
public proposal and awarding a private one, Robert Welsh advised
that the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church,
and Disciples of Christ, non-profit corporations, had received
grant of proposals. Council discussed whether or nod integration
of elderly with other would be acceptable to the elderly.
Continuing with discussion of subsidy of housing for non -
elderly, the Mayor noted that she would rather go in this direc-
tion rather than townhouses, and Councilwoman deProsse agreed.
Councilman Vevera suggested letting people live where they can
afford, not providing it for them downtown. Neuhauser, deProsse
and Perret agreed that they were prepared to subsidize land costs
for other housing on the land south of Burlington, which is approxi-
mately 1/3 of the urban renewal land. Selzer, -Balmer, and Vevera
did not agree to subsidize, but if built privately, it would be
O.K. Criteria such as giving preference to housing proposal
over commercial proposal is precisely the kind of material that
will have to be listed in the land marketing documents, if Council
decides that is what it wants. The Mayor pointed out that the
Council will have to decide if these things are so important
that Council will make special provision for them. Councilman
Foster pointed out that there will be 306,000 square feet of
retail space north of Burlington. As 190,000 square feet of
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retail space was
feet more of was taken down, there will be
developable space now north over 100,000 square
of Burlington.
inq housing Manager summarized
Proshe g for a certain the discussion of s
and Vevera wanted tract, noting that Neuhauser, de -
Preference and then co to state that
Selzer wanted state
if no housing was the first '
Place for to let private enter housing bid came in.
want housing would be. Prise say where the best
a major de artment There was a consensus
sions were discussed. store downtown. that all
department store Glaves stated Subsidy and conces-
cel for is for the Cit that one way to Qet a
leasing. integrated develo y to sell a lar
g• Kraft commented that
where there large enough par -
its own; the developer that no departmentcan be differential
store. gives away lando get
store goes in on
succeeded in aPuttingPointed
inoa Pafull line
rtmentt that °PPingocenter developers have
Paul stores in recent years.
above Glaves restated the fact that
floor ground floor and office or retail permitted
on Blocks 83 housing will be permitted
Offices could and 84. It was suggestedPermitted on the
Offices , locate there mixed
us that first
It was also and that mixed uses Professional
ference center and suggested that should be en-
ment store, hotel, but it was note City.could use
bination The example of vital like a con -
of uses. Sioux City was cited as a depart-
Of
flood com-
It was also suggested that
be utilized. The commitment to
noted that the thePreviousfeasibility studies
vide statement could be m�2 should be decided. Glaves
City's aco1n. for retail space in the that the City,�,,ill
mmitment to provide CBD, but it is e
out ground rules for uses. Parking for a hotel not the
pro -
feels important. This would CBD- this sets
is fImportant.
If a hotel would encourage uses Council
at their Providing parking for retail come in near where the
expense. they would have City
to add parking
Another element proposed to
the Lib"rte. instead be discussed
made for a LibraryCouncil decided that was the site for
sion w
the City has an obligationrtodO�vntocvn. Itpwas1questioOuld ned be
was forrafs noted that they hadelocabeento the tedeanda'e if
tie• Pecific tine period. s T m -
membere bus depot to a hotel. The t was suggested that contract
NeuhausaaganddVeverato Vegpreference tCity Man if YOU could
ger asked if four
list, but it agreed It was
oration would not be decided to leave a in.
as to how required. The Mayor it on the
out. to
parking arrangements y asked for infor-
explained that if a hotelwasa hotel
would work
Proposed and they
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wanted 200 spaces, Council could incorporate them in the
inq generally provided by the City for the do the
the hotel a percentage. Park -
be tied to the g He stressed that the' and charge
be if generators necessitatin Parking has to
Y parking sites, so as to not g parking, but to not
ing where the elements are foreclose options b
no deal for air ri°hts will be
The Cit Y stat -
the size of the -`— be considered_y Manager stated that
will be set for Parcel could be identified, Claves said that '
Parking. Certain parameters
retention ayrstated that it pwaas agreed that the Council will
ProvideParking for retail she
of the mini -park at the corner Concerning the possible
que, it was pointed out that tWoul of Washington and
,800
($10 -a -square -foot land).. It would cost
PropertyBalmer for 65wa $72 he
back on the tax rolls. Vevera, and Selzer wanted the
depends on how Council handles It was pointed out
Dubuque. Glaves noted that the intersection of that this
Of the right-of-waya Park could be College and
commentedthatanfrom a street closing- provided on part
this Y Public improvements takenThe by City Manager
the Stafft are beyond the obligation to HUD. HeCstated be
doesn't a Yond
will work, gree on whether or not 2that
lanes of traffic
The City Manager advised that the discussion
include the means by which Council wants to market.
have more detailed on Monday would
improvements information on street patterns and Public will
resources ' some specifics on marketing, kinds of Public
to be utilized, by the Jul staff
Y 12th meeting. and
Concerning the sale of
a memo in the B�"ck 101 to the banks
State Bank to packet about appraisals. , there is
relocate was The commitment to Iowa
appraisals should be startedointed out. The Mayor said the
the bank is put there The City Manager stated that if
will have to relocate ' it will be a problem
tinned whether Counciltwem somewhere. because the City
Councilman Perret ques-
closures requested by Old Ca to vote to rescind the
that it would have to be doneOrdinaandnce
the City Manager street
Tuesday; also the temporary s' Ordinance. g explained
g adjourned Y closures would This would be done
adjourned, 10:00 P.M. be instituted.
_� Meet-
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
JUNE 28, 1976
1:30 P.M.
The Iowa City City Council met in informal session on
the 28th day of June at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at
the Civic Center. Councilmembers present were: Balmer, Foster,
deProsse, Neuhauser, Selzer, Perret. Absent: Vevera. Staff -
members present: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber.
COUNCILTIME
Councilman Balmer advised that he would bring up the Barker
request at the formal meeting on the 29th when Attorney Meardon
will be present to discuss the problem. He also asked if the
letter from Robert Tyson, Office of Programming & Planning, had
solved the questions concerning the handicapped_ The City Mana-
ger replied that some questions were clarified, but some inter-
pretations seemed inconsistent with the intent of the law.
Councilman Balmer questioned whether or not there would be a
savings by going to bi-monthly a ;1; y billing. The City Mana-
ger pointed out that we would be sending fewer bills, and there
would be less complaints with the actual readings. He advised
that initially the bills might be higher but they would average
out, and requested that Council adopt the Ordinance at the next
meeting. Council concurred that they would waive the readings
and adopt the Ordinance so it could go into effect on August lst.
Councilman Selzer questioned Item #19, Ordinance V cA ;na
Streets Relative to Urban Renewal, noting that the area described
is not the one intended, and asked that it be corrected to re-
flect the diagonal. Councilman Perret suggested that besides
closing the area for safety reasons, if the other reason was
an experiment to see what the impact would be, then the re-
mainder of Dubuque and College should also be closed. The Mayor
agreed, except not closing all the way to Burlington. Right now,
however, she wanted to close only the area in the Ordinance.
Councilman Foster questioned if service vehicles would be allowed
on Dubuque between College and Washington, because often the
alley in Block 65 is blocked, which limits access to Block 81.
Councilman Selzer questioned if service vehicles would be allowed
to cross Dubuque from Block 65 to 81. The Mayor noted that this
was the original plan. Councilman Perret'informed the Council
that he had received several phone calls concerning the lack of
recreational facilitie a Ma k Tv. The Mayor reminded all of
the memo received from the Staff. Councilman Perret pointed
out that conclusions reached after a meeting with the City Mana-
ger was that the City would offer a bus pass to be used to go
to Ernest Horn school, bus to be chaperoned. Steve McCurdy,
staffperson at Mark IVB requested rides to the swimming pool or
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Recreation Center on Wednesdays and Saturdays. This request
would not be taken up by the Parks and Recreation Commission
until their meeting on July 14th, and Perret asked for a
special meeting before this. Mayor Neuhauser commented that
unless the Parks and Recreation Commission could come up with
a scheme that would be fair to everybody, she would not support
it. There are other children in other parts of town who have
the same problem, and Mark IV can use the Cambus. The dity
Manager advised that the past problem has been with the staff
at Mark IV; there is a lack of cooperation or interest in the
programs offered, although the staff had made a real effort.
The consensus of the Council was that the Council had no objec-
tion to the Parks and Recreation Commission having a special
meeting.
The City Manager advised that the City Attorney would
give an oral report concerning Aycori Manufacturing, Inc.
dba/Copper Dollar, 211 Iowa Avenue. He also explained the
coverage of the lease on the Davis Building. Mayor Neuhauser
explained problems the citizens are having with the new brush
ordinance, and it was suggested that the Director of Public
Works could advise Council what the alternatives
Boardare.
also commented that the reply from the
concern-
ing Annea the budget was incredible, noting that they are encourag-
ing the City to borrow money, which would ruin our rating.
The City Manager pointed out that the City could appeal or
deal with it with the State Legislators, but we should get
Hayek's opinion on our options.
The City Manager presented two items for the agenda:
(1) Setting public hearing on the West Park Lift Station Pro-
ject; the project is in the budget, and (2) Resolution Approv-
ing Plans and Specifications for the Asphalt Resurfacing Pro-
gram.
Councilman Selzer reminded the Staff that he had not re-
ceived the list of downtown merchants tenant owners who were
replaced. Glaves noted that it would be ready on Friday.
Councilman Selzer asked for an overlay over the urban re-
newal map to show the street closures and another overlay which
would show the parking now. He suggested adding the area for
two blocks each way, so the total picture would be available.
Councilwoman deProsse asked what Council would be discuss-
ing concerning the statement in the emergency bulletin put out
by AFSCME. The City Manager advised that as this was a part
of negotiations, it could be discussed at the executive ses-
sion. The Mayor noted that the appointments to Mayor's Youth
would also be discussed.
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Director Of Comm. Dev. Kraft and Redevelopment Specialist
Glaves were present for the discussion. The memo Council re-
ceived on Block 101 was explained by the City Manager. Mayor
Neuhauser pointed out there are two different situations in
urban renewal: (1) south of Burlington, where all public im-
provements have been constructed and (2) north of Burlington.
Her preference for marketing was to designate the uses South
of Burlington St. and market them individually, one area for
housing. It was pointed out that installation of telephone,
gas and electric utilities would be inconveniences, and phas-
ing of construction if Blocks 83, 84, and 64 were marketed
together so that parking would be available, could be stipu-
lated inthe bidding documents.
Mayor Neuhauser read the design criteria from the Land
Marketing Document. The City Manager inquired of Council where
more control would be wanted and the nature of it, if more con-
trol is what Council wants. Council discussed how specific they
wanted to get in order to insure an overall good level of de-
sign, and the level of detail required to meet the marketing
method attached to specific parcels.
The consensus that South of Burlington Council would allow
any permitted use, housing preferred, was pointed out. In refer-
ence to Sec. 304 of the contract, HUD has advised that it can
be deleted. The Mayor did not want to change it but let the
developer set the schedule when things were going to be built,
but not take possession of the land until construction is ready
to start. The City Manager advised that this gives more control.
Councilwoman deProsse outlined her ideas: selling portions
of Block 82 as one parcel; selling Blocks 65 and 64 separately;
putting housing on 93/101; keeping Capitol St. open; and en-
couraging expansion of the motel on Block 102; elderly housing
in Block 103; a probable use for Block 64 would be for the library,
not splitting up the block.
Councilman Foster stated that the Council had a moral commit-
ment to allow those displaced a chance for prune land, and com-
mented on the potential for second and third story housing across
from the campus. Glaves distributed an alternative concerning
the acceptance of the highest responsible bid which was takens
from the urban renewal handbook,#65. He pointed out that any
parking garage accommodating 600 cars would need one-half block,
the facility would be four stories high, sloping floor design,
and there would be 300 square feet per car.
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June 28, 1976
In connection with the consensus that a Class A depart-
ment store was a top priority, the City Manager explained
that for this item, a consultant could be hired and the cri-
teria Council had established could be used. This included:
good design, consideration of a library, priority for housing,
senior and other, the department store, and provision for park-
ing for retail space. He noted that he was not aware of any-
one locally who could do this. Council discussed whether or
not to hire a consultant. The City Manager reported that Council-
man vevera had commented that he agreed with staff that there
would have to be some compromise or there wouldn't be any urban
renewal. He is not interested in splitting up the major parcels,
and wants one developer for the major parcels. Possibility of
a new EIS was mentioned again. City Manager Berlin asked if he
should procedd to deal with the question of housing. There were
no objections from Council.
It was moved by Perret and seconded by deProsse to adjourn
to executive session for discussion of negotiations and appli-
cation for Mayor's Youth Committee. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer,
deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer. Motion carried,
6/0, Vevera absent. Meeting adjourned, 4:15 P.M.
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