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Home My WebLink About1976-08-03 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES AUGUST 3, 1976 7:30 P.M. The Iowa City City Council met in Regular session on the 3rd day of August, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Present: Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: deProsse, Perret. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Max Yocum, 800 1/2 S_ Dubuque, appeared concerning his bid on the house located at 122 E. Court Street. After dis- cussion regarding the City Attorney's memo, Foster moved and Vevera seconded to approve Mayor Neuhauser's suggestion to proceed to sell the house to Mr. Yocum for the amount of his bid, with the contract subject to all provisions of the pre- vious sale, contingent upon its being completed within 60 days. (If it is not completed at that time, it would then be rebid.) Motion carried unanimously. la\3 Rob r Rncgall, officer in the Izaak Walton League, and Gary. Berman-, appeared and objected to the closing of the pistol range at the Recreation Center. By consensus of the Council�t was decided to continue with present plans to close the range, but the City Manager was directed to investi- gate alternatives as suggested and discussed. IQ 14 Mayor Neuhauser Qroclaime3 August 8, 1976, as "Mini -Aviation Day." 1-:l \,- A I In reference to the consent calendar, City Clerk Abbie Stolfus deleted Item #13 regarding Beer Permit for Paul Revere's Pizza and substituted a resolution approving a dance permit for Maxwell's,located at 121 E. College. 1QIH R It was moved by Foster and seconded by Selzer that the following agenda items and recommendations in the Consent Cal- endar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Reading of minutes of official actions of regular Council meetings of June 29, 1976, and July 13, 1976, and the ad- journed Council meeting of July 15, 1976, subject to cor- rection, as recommended by the City Clerk." Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Library Board of Trustees special meeting of July 7, 1976. 171.5 Ne mittee meeting o Committee on Community Needs meeting of July 6, 1976. 1'x.1-7 . Page 2 0 • Council Activities August 3, 1976 Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of July 14, 1976. 1118 Iowa City Housing Commission meeting of June 2, 1976. 1219 Iowa City Housing Commission meeting of June 15, 1976. Iowa City Civil Service Commission minutes of meet- ing regarding entry level examinations for fire fighters of April 28, May 26, and July 8, 1976. Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees meeting of June 24, 1976. 127-0 Iym Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission special meeting of July 26, 1976. 17,7-3, Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission meeting July 15, 1976. of `1 zzg� Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee meeting of June 24, 1976. 12 2 b Permit Resolutions, as recommended by the City Clerk, re- corded in Res. Book 35: Resolution 476-244, page 304, approving Class C Beer Permit application for John M. and Cathy C. Kellogg dba/r v a;,>= glia, 431 Kirkwood (new applica- 1-4,21 tion). Resolution #76-245, page 305, approving Class A Liquor Control License application for Loyal DrdPr of Mooso- Todge #1096 2910 Muscatine Ave. I2rj$ Resolution #76-246, page 306, approving Class A T__Stuor License application for s uuay sales for the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096 2910 Muscatine IZ 1 - Ave. Resolution #76-247 page 307, approving Class C Beer, Permit application for John's Grocery, Inc.,_ 1230 401 E. Market. Resolution #76- 4j age 308, ap- proving Class C Li uor Control Licepage application for Bill Burns dba X11 Market Inc ;- 325' -East Wash- 1'1 \ ington. Resolution X76- 49, page 309, approving Class B Beer Permit application for Iowa City L, Inc. dba/D.J.'s, 1250 Highway 6 West. Resolution 7: #76-250, page 310, approving Class B Beer License application forSunday Sales for I— ow— a City L, Inc. dba/D.J.'s, 1250 Highway West. Resolution #76--51, page 311, approving Class C Beer Permit application Page 3 0 0 Council Activities August 3, 1976 for Osco D ,Q Inc., 120 East Collegb St. Resolu- %V 3 y Lion 976-292,page 312, approving Class C Beer Permit application for Hy -Vee rood Stores_ Inc dba/Ff-Vee_Rnnd Stern 91y, 227 East Kirkwood. Res� ,1 3_- lution 976-2-U, page 313, approving Class C BPE Permit application for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba/Hy-Vee Food Styr_e_JL2, 310 North lst Ave. Reso_ 23G lution 476-254, page 314, approving class r Li Quor Control License Application for Robert H_ Jeter dba/Plamor Bowl; ng_In_c=,., 1555 lst Ave. Resolutio ias7 #76.`255_. page 315, approving Class C Liquox License application for Sunday Sales for Robert H. Jeter 1239 dba/Plnmor Bowling. Tnc 1555 lst Ave. Resolution _ #76-257, page 317, approving cigarette Permits 1-2-39 Resolution #76-258, page 318, approving refund of A --portion of ri garpf-tp Permit 1-n PeOpI ' z4 701 E. Davenport. Resolution #76-259, page 319, approving dancin�pejMjt for Maxwell's, 121 E. College. 1241 Correspondence: L.,tv attorney John Hayek regarding resolution con- cerning Village Green Addition Part 6 First Federal Savings and roan Assoc; tion regard- ing u r+an n wal land This letter has been referred 24 to the Department of Community Development for reply. Donald F A Mulholja A regarding oark;ncTGnat G used_ by University vehicles. This letter has been referred to the City Manager's office for reply. %2y Rebecca Johnson regarding urban renewal problems This letter has been referred to the City Manager's office for reply. I 2.4,T Judith A Svendsen regarding location for a new public library. This letter has been referred to the Depart- ment of Community Development for reply. I 24L Charles A. Mullen regarding Barker Development Com- pany _ This letter has been referred to the City Mana- ger's office for reply. Old Capitol A o ;a cis requesting an opportunity to address the Council. Telephone reply to this request was provided by the City Manager's office on July 26- 1976. 12y7 1 0 • Page 4 Council Activities August 3, 1976 _01a ranitni Ansoc-iatns regarding negotiations to sell the north 310 feet of the east one-half of Block 101. This letter has been referred to the City Manager's office for reply. Civil Service Commission recommending six appli- cants be accepted as candidates eligible for posi- tion of fire fighter. / 2 The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera. Council - members deProsse and Perret were absent. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer to adopt Resolution#76-260, as recorded in Book #35, page 320, approv- ing the preliminary P.A.D. plan and plat of mown r ct Addition. parr 7V Tra t C, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, A t d 5/0 »+h AaPrn_ C and Vevera, Balmer. Resolution a op e , Perret absent. Councilman Selzer moved and Mayor Neuhauser's recommendation 902 Wylde Green Road, to fill the ningand Zoning commissionwhich carried unanimously. Balmer seconded to approve to appoint Ernest Lehman, unexpired term on the Plan - expires May 1, 1978. Motion 1752 _ H Council discussed the possibility of declaring an area near College Green Park a historical district to prevent the tearing down of monumental houses with the majority agreeing private owners had the right to do what they wanted with their own property. It was suggested Council discuss salary raises, establishment of parking fees, and blanket travel allowances for Councilmembers in the near future. 's request to be allowed to attend concerning the sal of IIrhan Renewal land was discussed. It was the consensus of Council that City Attorney Hayek discuss the situation with OCA. — Mayor Neuhauser announced that Recnlntion «76-22fl voted upon July 13, approving the P -A- ' 'and preliminary plat of Vi.]lage Green Part 6, failed because of lack of extraordinary majority vote which was required by the petition. After some discussion, it was decided to discuss the pro- posed contract ith Don zuchelli for consultant services con- cerning.iirhan Renewal at the informal meeting of August 23, 0 0 Page 5 Council Activities August 3, 1976 with the decision for or against it at the regular meeting of August 31st. In the meanwhile, Vevera moved and Foster seconded to direct Mr. Zuchelli to go ahead with his work program and work with staff on contract with compensation not to exceed #3,000. Motion carried unanimously. As per the suggestion in the memo from the Director of Public Works, Foster moved and Balmer seconded to divert the money from S_ RiversidP Drive project to RohrPt- Road pro- ject in the FY 7_ 7 h,�duet. Motion carried unanimously. The public hea ing on a request to vacate all or part of F rson Avenue north of Park. Road was opened, then closed since no one appeared in response thereto. After the con- tingencies outlined have been met, Council will consider an ordinance. There being no motion, the resolution setting public hearing for the plans, specifications, contracts and esti- mated costs for the SUaset stzept constructigneject was not considered. Foster moved and Vevera seconded to set a Public hearing on August 24, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. on the Court Crest. Inc,_, appli- cation to rezone a tract of land from R2 to R3A. Motion carried unanimously. —L City Manager Berlin explained Public Works' plans in re- lation to implementation of the St-ormwater Management Ordi- nance. Bruce Glasgow appeared and advised Council not to adopt this proposed ordinance. It was moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera that the approval of the Stormwater Manage- ment Ordinance be considered and given second vote for pass- age. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Vevera. Nays: Selzer, Balmer. The motion to give second consideration of this ordinance failed since it required at least four votes. /Ata& Foster moved and Vevera seconded that the ORnTNAN F AMEND- ING IN PART AND REVOKING IN PART ORDINANCE NO. 2605 WITH RE- SPECT TO THE INVESTIGATION OF AN APPLICANT AND THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A LIOUog rICENSE OR BEER PERMIT FOR -CERTAIN SPECIFIED NUISANCES be considered and given first vote for pass- age. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster. First consideration approved, 5/0, with deProsse and Perret absent. 1;;(01 It was moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera that the OR 2MUNCF DESIGNATING -THE Ar•r•>?V LYING BETWEEN LOTS 2 AND 3 AND LOTS 22 AND 23 IN KAUFF`4ANN'S ADDITION. WITH THE NAME u Page 6 0 Council Activities August 3, 1976 "ROS ---F AaLE_ " be considered and first Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer,7eFoster, Selzer. First consideration approved Perret absent. , 4/1, vgte for passage. Neuhauser. Nays: with deProsse and /2 62 Foster moved and Vevera seconded to adopt the resolution authorizing permit nar];j S in the Io a Cit Public Library parr; n��ot and establishing g a fee therefore. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Foster. failed Nays= Selzer, Balmer, Neuhauser. Resolution • 2/3, with deProsse and Perret absent. Those voting "no" indicated they felt City employees should be required to pay the same as private citizens. After discussion concerning the elderly ho ,G; and new facilities for the aIIimal Gh 1 nv pro ram Balmer and seconded by it was moved b recorded in Book 35, paSel321 tadopt Resolu+;on #7s 2�,y as men�P oor g approving the Qap; Foster, �' � for FY 77_81. Roll call: Ayes- a1 TmorO�e= Neuhauser, Selzer. Resolution adopted, 5/Gera, Balmer, Prosse and Perret absent. , with de - Foster moved and Selzer seconded to adopt Resolution L15i262, as recorded in Book 35, pages 322-332 _— and Providing for the Issuance o£ $285,000 Generauthong Essential cor orate Pur ose Bonds and Le Said Bonds. Roll call: vying a Tax to Pay Selzer. Nays: Vevera. Resolutionmado adopted, Neuhauser, and Perret absent. p /1, with dePross Foster moved and Selzer seconded to adopt RQsolutinn #7F- 263, as recorded in Book 35, page 333, Author;z;„ Execute an Agreement with Wehner, Now.7SZ Mayor to Design Services to Remodel the Lower Levelaof thend t�_ -ti-On, Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser,Balmer. Vevera abstained, and deProsse and Perret wer lution was adopted, 4/0/1. e absent. Selzer, e so - Council discussed the proposed resolution to prohibit parking on the south side of Jefferson Street Street and the Ralston Creek Brid e. between Evans sults of a postcard survey g They were provided re- Propert Y indicating interest of abutting Y owners in this matter. resolution. There was no motion on this It was moved b Resol�,F; Y Selzer and seconded by Foster to adopt inv r_-aY to7Exec4 as recorded in Book 35 t with Powers -page 33, Authp iz- £or Design Services and Various Other Servicesltoli GConstruct Projects on 3,1 Neu- hauser, Selzer,Ston-Cre Balmer. oll call: Ayes: Foster, Neu - Resolution adopted, 5/0, with 0 0 Page 7 Council Activities August 3, 1976 deProsse and Perret absent. Council did, however, express their concern and interest in reducing the time to complete the contract to less than 90 days. Selzer moved and Balmer seconded to approve Resolution X76-26.5. as recorded in Book 35, page 335, Accepting the Work on Contract #5. Demolition and Site Clearance, City/University Project, V.R.-14 done by BQ12 Mad et Inc. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster. Resolution adopted, 5/0, with deProsse and Perret absent. J2Jt YY The present Relocation Grievance Procedure was explained. Balmer moved and Vevera seconded to adopt Resolution 976-266, as recorded in Book 35, page 336, At, hor9.9ng the City Manager to Ffear Relocation Grievances. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser. Resolution adopted, 5/0, with deProsse and Perret absent. This will eliminate the need to reorganize a Project Area Committee. / Balmer moved and Selzer seconded to adopt Resolution UEL-2.61, as recorded in Book 35, page 337, Awarding Contract for FY 77 Anhalt Resurfar;Lg__p_roject to L. L. Pelling. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer. Reso- lution adopted, 5/0, with deProsse and Perret absent. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Vevera to adopt Resor ion f76-26� as recorded in Book 35, page 338, Awarding Contract for FX 77 Sanitary Landfill Excavation Prosect to Bark- er Congt*ruction, Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera. Resolution adopted, 5/0, with deProsse and Perret absent. Z27Q Foster moved and Vevera seconded to adopt Resolution 976-269, as recorded in Book 35, page 339, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Permanent Sidewalk Pae n n_t in Favor of the Iowa City Community School District for the Mark Twain Elementary School Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Resolution carried, unanimously, with deProsse and Perret absent. It was noted the school would be responsible for maintenance of the sidewalk. Vevera moved and Foster seconded to adopt Resolution n76 -27n, as recorded in Book 35, pages 340 and 341, Authoriz- .i3 Execution of New Agreement. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster. .Resolution adopted, 5/0, with deProsse and Perret absent. This resolution allows Coralville to annex: a portion of land currently in Iowa City and also updates the annexation agreement for another ten years. . �� >y 0 • Council Activities August 3, 1976 Julie Vann, Redevelopment Specialist, appeared and ex- plained the need for additional staffing for the Department of Comm ,n; y nPc i Pro a "� because o£ the Housing Rehabilitation 9m funding having been allocated out of CDB Grant. After further discussion, Foster moved and Balmer seconded to adopt RQZ Ja1t' ri "76 271, as recorded in Book 35, page 342, Amendin 13111JI13et Authorization Resolution #76-238 for Depart- J ment of Community Development.P_P�,conn 1 li call: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster, Neuh seT,RoResolutionAadopted unanimously, with deProsse and Perret absent. Selzer moved and Balmer seconded to adopt the subsequent Resolution #76 X72 as recorded in Book 35, page 343, A, Com- o pensation fr Classified Personnel Wimithhinn thelDepartmentof Community Development, Resolution 876-238, By Establishing the Positions. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser. Resolution adopted unanimously, Prosse and Perret absent. with de - Council discussed use of City Park by the participants in the Des Moines Register and Tribune Annual Biiyole Ride on August 6. Mayor-Neuhauser commended the Iowa City Park Di_i- -sion for providing the flyer for the participants and, in addi- tion, thanked the A7a_yr�g5 and ,the American Business Women's AS -9n, for setting up meals for them. seconded to adopt Resoln ;on u76 273as Balmer recorded _nmOvea'B oFoster page 344, Granting Special Authorization ion forPersons tobethe City Park of Iowa City, Iowa, Between 10:30 P.M. on August 6, 1976, Through 6:00 A.M. on August 7, 1976, and Temporarily Closing Lower Park Road in City Park from 3:00 P.M. on August 6, 1976,,to 8:00 A.M. on August 7, 1976. Roll call: Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer. Nays: Vevera. Resolution adopted, 4/1, with deProsse and Perret absent. Councilman Vevera was Opposed to making exceptions in the policy for the use of City Park. Foster moved and Vevera seconded to adopt Resolution 11-6-224, as recorded in Book 35, page 345, Authorizing Notice and Publication of Notice to Bidders for Purchase of Twenty mr,n�;t C`,„cher in Three Separate Divisions, ar_dFixin Time and Place for Recei t of Bids_ Roll call: g the Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera. Resolution adopted Balmer, mously, with deProsse and Perret absent. P unani- Selzer moved and Foster seconded to approve the applica- tion from --Tii;no. Gag tion ofreplacementand Fi for construe- terstate of an existing overhead electr;� crossing Interstate 80 at Pr - right -of -way within the Cit airie dt, rh; Road on highway carried unanimously, 1 limits of Iowa City_ Motion y, with deProsse and Perret absent. . /2, 0 Page 9 0 Council Activities August 3, 1976 It was moved by Foster and seconded by Balmer to author- ize the installation of a traffic signal at Melrose and Woolf by the University of Iowa. Motion carried, 5/0, with deProsse and Perret absent. The signal will be maintained and owned by the City of Iowa City. Balmer moved and Foster seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 P.M. Motion carried, unanimously. Mayor City Clerk 0 cat v 01 ,10m./a (:-,W DATE: July 16, 1976 10: City Council FROM: City M• v r;r er RE: 'I"tcrial in Frid:rl-'s Par}:et fernor;mdrl from the Cit; .'.,na:'eI- to the City Council: a. grt`r.c j�ppp:�L Un lirh;�n R.`nCti;11 111 b. 'f;r_t ,',•ppca] 1 2g1 Aicmorr:nd'rrn from the Director of Parks F, Recreation to the City Manager pond hank st;:hil.i._at:inn. 1A b3 bregarding femordinto the City Co1mcil from thm e Director of Comrnity Development g to responsibilities for the Clinton street Mall tenants. 12gy Copy of lei ter to 1`I;ryor \ciihnuscr from HUD regarding .annual Contribution Contract. 10.85 Copy of leiter Lo Planning and Zoning Commission f- om Riverfront Co;;Flission regarding development of subdivisions and other construction in the TOsq River Floodplain. I aeto ;i ntl;ly repWts for the month of .lune from the Departments of Fir;rt,-rce, Fire, Police and 'rransit. 1,7 \'Otic(' of 1•;'Cancy un the IrniLe'l Action for Youth Board. iWaS 'u'ticlO1 `� 1` i�' }U7'iC C1tll', tiro,dix� I -ting Cars, slohrllg Lr'aff l pcdcstriann s back othe street." 1 2,$9 , Putting Artic7c, te set l:r:rr_k L••:icO in city rax lid fights." 19.q0 '�i;or;�r,ltan to the CiLy i] fr,�.n [orra City Puhlic ;!l1•ibrary ^pard of'frustecs ;!long with att :m ached Site sttr,ly. 1 A41 �c1.1y pnh}isLed '9:rpurt oil Populat ion." 129 DATE: July 23, 1976 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Weekly Urban Renewal progress report. 1-4'11A Dtinutes of staff meeting, July 21, 1976. I7,R W Afonthly reports for the month of June for the Departments of Public Works and Community Development. 1 215 Letter to the ATayor of Riverside, Iowa, in reply to his letter regarding Local Housing Authority. 12.q b I • City ®f IC3VVa c9p DATE: July 30, 1976 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: DIaterial in Friday's Packet Memorandum from City Alanager to City Council regarding informal meetings. 1247 Memorandum from City Manager to City Council regarding urban renewal consultant. Copy of letter to Johnson County Board of Health in reply to their letter regard -8 ing request by Carol S. Barker to connect to City sanitary sewer system. 1 ?.qg Memorandum to City Council from City Manager regarding house at 122 East Court St. COPY of letter from Housing Coordinator to FEUD regarding A ►3e.)o g g Management Review Project. Copy of letter to Mayor Netiliauser from Su 1301 Encampment. i 3e� Support Committee for the Native American Memorandum to City Council from Director of Public Works regarding Rohret Road. Memorandum to City Council from Director of Public {forks regarding Ralston 1303 Creek Coordinating Committee meeting. 1''Do4 Memorandum to City Aianager from Assistant City Attorney regarding municipal campaign financing ordinance. 130$ Memorandum to City Council from Redevelopment Specialist regarding Housing Rehab- ilitation Program. 130 b Memorandwn to City Council from Director of Public {forks regarding Freeway 518 Copy of letter from Johnson County Regional Planning 130t Of Transportation regarding status of Freeway 518 local review. to Iowa Depa 1308 Memorandum to City Council from City Manager regarding evaluation. 1 soy Schedule of CDBG Projects for FY 77. 131 0 Calendar for the month of August, 1976. — AMinutes of City -University meeting of June 17, 1976. 13 11 Asap and information which will be furnished to the participants of the Des Moines Register Bike Ride. 1312 M2M0RgNd.1.lM 'rgeMA 'pWiX U.R. Ui}ifs -- WECIC�'prtoyRlSS 1'7ji3 Z. .1 L DATE: July 16, 1976 to; City Council FROM City ;imager RE: i•iatcrial in Friday'sPacket bmoranda from the City :•tanager to the City Council: r a. Progress Report on Urban Renewal b. Tax Appeal 1 Zg1 Memorandum from the Director of Parks & Recreation to the City Manager rc ard:in g ..1+ pond bank stabilization. 1'x3 Memorandum to the City Council from the Director of Community Development regarding relocation responsibilities for the Clinton Street ,tall tenants. ;?'5 -4 Copy of letter to Mayor Neuhauser from HUD regarding Annual Contribution Contract. 10.9 5 Copy of letter to Planning and Zoning Cormission from Ricerfrent Corii-lission i regarding development of subdivisions and other con"stri�ction in the Tota River floodplain. 1AZU tiontlly reports for the month of June from the Departments of Finance, Fire, Police and 1'r:msit. IZ$7 Notice of vacancy on the United Action for Youth ;Board. Article, "lJOw s(ymc cities are,dlverting` cars, slowing traffic, putting pedestrians back on the street." Article, "State set back twice in city tax lid fights." 10.40, 'I r;cmorandum to the City Council from Io:a City public Library Board of Trustees along with an attached Site Study. 1 A41 7:ewlypublished "Report on Population."- 129 7 S _ DATE: July 23, 1976 TO: City Council FROM: City bIanager RE: pIaterial in Friday's 'Packet 'Veek7.y Urban Renewal progress report. l 2 9 3 "Linutes of staff meeting, July 21, 1976. 19,q q DIonthly reports for the month of June for the Departments of Public Works and Community Development. 1 x q 5 Letter to the DIayor of Riverside, Iowa, in reply to his letter regarding Local Flowing Authority. il,q s