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Home My WebLink About1976-08-24 Council minutes0 • MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL AUGUST 24, 1976 7:30 P.M. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost to date during this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City City Council, regular session, 8-24-76, 7:30 P.M., Civic Center. Present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neu- hauser, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: Perret. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Robin Potter, Comm. on Decent Housing, appeared.concern- ing ,the necessity for low-cost, decent housing. Others appear- ing were Les Saint, John Summers, Maggie Glade, Jeff Bush, Andrew McIver, Gary Rizman, and Randy Bradley. Mayor Neuhauser outlined activities Council is working on to help alleviate housing shortage in Iowa City. Dir. Of Comm. Dev. Kraft ex- plained the Rehab Program. Council was urged to recommend to State legislature that a bill allowing rent control be passed, but there was not a Council consensus to do so. City Clerk requested Items 3c5 & 3c6, Class C Liquor Li- cense & Sunday Sales for The Highlander Inn, be deleted from Consent Calendar. Barb Ettleson appeared and requested Item 3d6, letter from Laura Lovell, Mental Health Center, re: Rape Awareness & Prevention week, be pulled from Consent Calendar and discussed separately. Moved by Foster and seconded by Balmer 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 regular Council meeting of 8-3-76, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: CCN, 8-4-76; Human Rel. Comm., 7-19-76; I.C. Bd. of Adjustmt., 6-2-76; I.C. Housing Comm., 6-16-76 & 7-7-76; I.C. P&2 Comm., 8-5-76; Library Bd. of Trustees, 7-14-76 & 7-29-76; Civil Serv. Comm., 4-28-76, 6-2-76, 6-24-76, 7-22-76, 7-29-76. Permit Res. as recommended by the City Clerk, recorded in Res. Bk. 36, pages 346 to 356: Class B Beer Permits: Friday's, Inc. dba/T.G.I. Fri- day's, 11 S. Dubuque, Res. #76-275; East Moline Pizza Hut, Inc. dba/Pizza Hut, 1921 Keokuk St., Res. #76- 277. Page 2 0 • Official Actions August 24, 1976 Class B Beer Permits: Friday's, Inc, dba/T.G.I. Friday's, 11 S. Dubuque, Res. #76-275; East Moline Pizza Hut, Inc. dba/ Pizza Hut, 1921 Keokuk St., Res. #76-277. Class B Beer Permits, Sunday Sales: Friday's, Inc. dba/T.G.I. Friday's, 11 S. Dubuque, Res. #76-276; East Moline Pizza Hut, Inc. dba/Pizza Hut, Keokuk St., Res. #76-278. 1921 Class C Liquor License: Cardan, Inc. dba/Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave., Res. #76-279; Bob Smelzer and Wilson Riley dba/Hind End Lounge, 1310 Highland Ct., Res. #76-284. Class C Liquor License, Sunday Sales: Marquette Club (KC's), 328 E. Washington, Res. #76-285. Res. #76-280 approving Cigarette Permits. Res. #76-281 approving Dancing Permit for Robert J. McGurk dba/The Highlander Inn, Route 2. Res. #76-282 approving refund of Beer Permit to Vic- tor V. Wollums dba/A & V Pizza Villa, 431 Kirkwood Ave. Res. #76-283 approving refund of Cigarette Permit to Central Vendors, Inc. Approval of disbursements, month of May, 1976, in the amount of $1,205,202.53, as recommended by Finance Dir. Correspondence: Letter from Mrs. Paul Helmuth regarding shelters & seats for bus stops, referred to the Dept. of Public Works. Letter from Civil Serv. comm. regaring Civil Serv. entrance exams. for police officers. Letter from Harold Bechtoldt regarding urban renewal matters; letter from George Nagle regarding proposed P.A.D. prel, plat of Pt.6, Village Green; and letter from Atty. Charles Mullen, representing Dr. F. D. Staab, regarding private roadway referred to the Dept. of Comm. Dev. Letter from Johnson Co. Health Dept. requesting post- ers regarding swine flu be posted on I.C. buses &. letter from Tim Brandt regarding urban renewal mat- ters referred to the c..Mgr,'s Page 3 0 • Official Actions August 24, 1976 The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: Perret. Barbara Ettleson addressed Council & explained letter from Laura M. Lovell, Mental Health Center, seeking funds for pub- licity and printed material in coordination with Rape Awareness and Prevention Week, 9-27 - 10-1. Councilman Foster moved to defer action thatItem28 be acted montat this er ltime; noMCounciluobjections. Foster moved and deProsse seconded to adopt Res. #76-286, as recorded in Res. Bk. 36, page 357, Authorizing Agreement Between the City and the Johnson Co. Area Public Employees, AFSCME, Local #183, Effective 7-1-76 through 6-30-78. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balm- er. Res. adopted, 6/0, Perret absent. City Mgr, requested that if in the future informal discussion is wanted on the Union contract, the staff should be so informed. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Foster to accept as can- didates, eligible for police officers, the 7 names included on the 7-29 list presented by the Civil Serv. Comm. Motion carried, Vevera abstaining & Perret absent. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Foster to accept Housing Comm.'s recommendation for the City to pursue the Cooperative Agreements with Coralville, University Heights, and Johnson Co. and simultaneously pursue an arrangement with the U. of I. to handle housing assistance payments. Motion failed, 3/3, Balmer, Selzer, Vevera voting "no", Perret absent. Moved by Vevera and seconded by Selzer to schedule public hrg. on 9-21-76, at 7:30 P.M. in Council Chambers on Bryn Mawr Heights, Inc. application to rezone tract of land from R1A to R1B. Motion carried, unanimously, Perret absent. Council will take action on Bryn Mawr Heights, Part 8, preliminary plat at a later date. Council will consider setting a public hrg. on the revised R-14 U.R. Plan in the near future at which time the P&Z Comm.' recommendations will be considered. s Mayor Neuhauser announced the U.A.Y. Bd. vacancies would be re -advertised for another 30 -day period at which time Council Will make the appointments. Councilman Balmer discussed Ord, #76-2800, which increased overtime parking fine from $1 to $2, stating he felt it deterred people from shopping downtown. Richard Blum appeared, objecting to the $2 parking fine. Moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer Page 4 Official Actions August 24, 1976 that the ordinance amending Ord. #73-2687 by decreasing the overtime parking fine and repealing Ord. #76-2800 be con- sidered and given first vote for passage. Several Council - members wished to have the impact on the budget evaluated. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Foster, Neuhauser, deProsse. First consideration failed, 3/3, Perret absent. Councilman Selzer requested to have this topic on the agenda August 31; no Council objections. City Mgr. Berlin will investigate to see what may be done to alleviate truck traffic on Kirkwood. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Balmer to receive and file City Center Assoc. letter regarding $2 parking fine. Mo- tion carried, unanimously, Perret absent. City Myr. will investigate possibility of installing hand- rail along sidewalks located on Ronalds St. & Brown St. Mayor Neuhauser announced receiving a letter from Bob Conley inform- ing Council of his resignation from the Comm. on Community Needs. Moved by Foster and seconded by deProsse to regretfully accept the resignation of Mr. Conley and have the City Mgr, send him a letter expressing appreciation for his sere. on the Comm. Motion carried, unanimously, Perret absent. Councilman deProsse stated she had received complaints from citizens indicating discrepancies in the charges for sere. offered by taxi cabs in the City. City Mgr. Berlin indicated the Legal Dept. is updating the Mun. Code and will work on the ord. relating to taxi cabs. Councilman Vevera asked City Mgr. to review City employee records regarding attending working full-time. school and City Mgr. outlined ideas from the Chicago seminar he attend- ed. In reply to City Atty.'s question on procedure of notifying Council of small litigation matters, Council preferred notifi- cation by memo. The public hrg. on Court Crest, Inc, rezoning appl. was held. Pat White, Court Crest Atty., appeared. Brad Meyers expressed concern about handicapped accessibility. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Foster that the Storm - water Management Ord. be considered and given first vote for Passage. Bruce Glasgow, a local developer, appeared, objecting. Councilman Foster called for close of debate. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Vevera, deProsse, Foster. Nays: Selzer, Balmer. Motion failed, 4/2, Perret absent. Motion for 1st consideration, roll call vote: Ayes: Vevera, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: Selzer, Balmer. First cons. given, 4/2, Perret absent. Page 5 ® 9 Official Actions August 24, 1976 Fosterimoved and Selzer seconded that the ordinance amend- ing in part and revoking in part Ord. ;`2605 (5.24.9, 5.24.10, 5.24.20, and 5.24.25, with respect Mun. Code of Iowa City, Ia.) to the investigation of an applicant and the suspension re revocation of a liquor license or beer permit for certainor specified nuisances be considered and given second vote for passage. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Second cons. given, 6/0, Perret absent. Foster moved and deProsse seconded that the rule requir- ing 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 second consideration and vote be waived, and that the ordinance be voted upon for final passage at this time. Roll call: Vevera, Balmer, for Prosse, Foster, Neuhauser. de - Nays: Selzer. Motion failed, 5/1, the Perret absent. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Foster that ley and Lotsn22c& 23sinnKauffmann'sating the 1Add.lying between Lots 2 Alley" be considered and given second vote for Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster Passage. Roll call: Selzer. Second cons. , Neuhauser, Vevera. Nays: given, 5/1, Perret absent. Item Nos. 11, 12, and 13, setting public hrgs. on two ordi- nances amending the Zoning Ord. #2238 by establishing additional powers for the Zoning Bd. of Adjmt., and setting a public hrg. on amending the Forestry Ord. #2584 by repealing Sec. 3.38,8.A and 3.38.11.A(3) and establishing new sections in lieu thereof were deferred. These items were referred back to the P&Z Comm, Mayor Neuhauser suggested having a joint session between Council and the P&z Comm. concerning this matter, and there were no objections. Moved by Balmer and seconded by Vevera to adopt Res. #76-287, as recorded in Bk. 36, page 358, Authorizing Mayor to Execute Actual Use Report for General Revenue Sharing for the Entitlement Period -- 7-1-75 through 6Sixth -30-76. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Bal adopted, 6/0, Perret absent. mer, Res. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Vevera to adopt Res. 476-288, as recorded in Res. Bk. 36, page 359, Authorizing May- or to Sign Letter Amendatory for Cancellation of Annual Contri- butions Contract No. KC 9018, Proj, No. IA 22-2. Roll call: Neuhauser, Ayes: Foster, ser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Res. adopted, 6/0, Perret absent. Foster moved and Balmer seconded to adopt Res. #76-289, as Srecorded in Res. Bk. 36, P. 360, Accepting Paving Improvements e Washington Park Add., Pt. 9, Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Res. adopted, 6 0 Perrot absent. / Page 6 0 • Official Actions August 24, 1976 Moved by Selzer and seconded by Foster to adopt Res. #76- 290, as recorded in Res. Bk. 36, page 361, Awarding Contract for West Park Lift Station to Jim Schroeder Const, in the amount of $44,750_ Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, deProsse, Foster, NeuhauserVevera, Balmer, . Res. adopted, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Selzer to adopt Res. #76-291, as recorded in Res. Bk. 36, page 362, Establishing "Yield" Signs at Intersection of Davenport & Lucas. Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, deProsseRoll call: , Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer. Res, adopted, 6/0, Perret absent. Balmer moved and deProsse seconded to adopt Res. #76-292, as recorded in Res. Bk. 36, page 363, Establishing "Yield" Signs at Intersection of Gilbert & Ronalds. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera. Res. adopted, 6/0, Perret absent. Vevera moved and deProsse seconded to adopt Res. #76-293, as recorded in Res. Bk. 36, page 364, Authorizing Mayor to Execute Permanent Sidewalk the I.C_ Comm. Easement in Oakwoods VI in Favor of School Dist. for the Helen Lemme Elem. School. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Res. adopted, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by Balmer and seconded by Vevera to adopt Res. #76- 294 as recorded in Res. Bk. 36, page 365, Accepting Storm Sew- er and Paving Impr. in Bel Air Add.,pt, 6, as done by Knowling Bros. & Metro Pavers., Inc., respectively. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, B adopted, 6/0, Perret absent. almer, deProsse, Res. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Foster to adopt Res. #75-295t as recorded in Res. Bk. 36, page 366, Authorizing Mayor to Execute Agreement with the'la. Dept. Trans. for Federal Participation in the Muscatine Ave. Impr. Proj. mus appeared for discussiFreda Hierony- on. City Mgr. Berlin explained the proposed proj. Roll call on motion: Ayes: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster. Nays: deProsse. Res. adopted, 5 1 Perret absent. / Moved by deProsse and seconded b 076-296, as recorded in Res. Bk. 36 y Foster to adopt Res. Final Plat of Mt. Prospect Addn. pages 367-368, Approving Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse,. Poster, Neuhauser) Res - adopted, 6/0, Perret absent. Selzer moved and Balmer seconded to approve the applica- tion from Frantz Const. Co. for the Const. on Hwy. R -O -W for storm sewer in Mt. Prospect III Subd. Perret absent. Motion carried, 6/0, Page 7 ! 9 Official Actions August 24, 1976 Moved by deProsse and seconded by Foster to adopt Res. #76-297, as recorded in Res. Bk. 36, page 369, Authorizing Mayor to Execute Agreement with Max Yocum. Bruce Glasgow appeared. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer. Res. adopted, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Foster to adopt Res. #76-298, as recorded in Res. Mayor Bk. 36, page 370, Authorizing to Execute Management Contract Wherein the City Shall Manage Autumn Park Apts. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Vevera. Nays: Balmer, . adopted, 4/2,he groundbreaking Selzer. Res Perret absent. Mayor Neuhauser announced t ceremony for the Autumn Park Apts, would be Aug. 30, re 1:15 P.M, Balmer moved and Foster seconded to adopt Res. #76-299, as recorded in Res. Bk. 36, page 371, Authorizing Finance Dept. to Transfer Funds to the Johnson Co. Council on Aging. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Res. adopted, 6/0, Perret absent. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Foster to approve City application for const..on Hwy. 6/218 r -o -w for lighting tion on Westlawn Curve Motion carried, 6/0, Perret absenttalla- Balmer moved and Foster seconded to adjourn at 10:50 P.M, Motion carried, 6/0. For a more detailed and complete description of Council Activities and Disbursements, see Office of City Clerk and Finance Dept. Mayor City Clerk MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL AUGUST 3, 1976 7:30 P.M. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ calendar year for Cumulative cost to date durin said publication is $ 4 this Iowa City City Council, Regular session, 8/3/76, . at the Civic Center. Present: Balmer, euhaus 7:30 P.M., Vevera. Absent: deProsse Faster, Neuhauser, Perret. Mayor Neuhauser ' Selzer, Max yoc presiding. on house located 800 at 122 S. Dubuque , appeared concernin bid seconded to E. Court St. Foster moved and gVevera amount of hisbid, to sell the house to Mr. Yocum for the Of the , with the contract subject to all previous sale, contingent upon its being Provisions - in 6o days. Motion carried unanimously. completed with - Robert Russell, Gary Berman appeared officer in the Izaak Walton League, and and objected to the closing of the pistol range at the Rec. Center. By Council consensus tided to continue with present plans to close the range, but the City Mgr. ' it was de - suggested and diswassdirected to investigate alternatives as In reference to the consent calendar, Cit Stolfus deleted Item #13 regarding Beer Permit for Paul Re - E. Pizza and s Y Clerk Abbie permit for Maxwell's, a res. located at 121 approving a dance E. College. 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: Of Minutes of official actions of regular Council meetings ing6of97�15-76 7-13-76; and the adjourned Council meet - by the Cit subject to co City Clerk. rrection, as recommended Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Library Bd. of Trustees, 7-7-76; CCN: Human Needs Subcomm., 7-16-76; CCN, 7-6-76; p & R Comm., 7_14-76; Hou- ConC�omm`Re6-entr� Housing Comm, 6-15-76; Civil Se 6-2-76; 4-28_76, 5_26_76, 7-8Y76eve1 exams for fire fighter 6-24-76j p & Z Library Bd. of Trus teesers) hensive Plan Coord.., 7-15-76 & 7-26-76; Compre Comm,, 6-24-76 Page 2 Official Actions August 3, 1976 Permit Resolutions, as recommended by the City Clerk, re- corded in Res. Bk. 35: Class B Beer Permits: Iowa City L, Inc. dba/D.J.'s, 1250 Hwy.#6 West, Res. #76-249 Class B Beer Permits, Sunday Sales: Iowa City L, Inc. dba/D.J.'s, 1250 Hwy.#6 West, Res. #76-250 Class C Beer Permits: John M. and Cathy C. Kellogg dba/A & V Pizza Villa, 431 Kirkwood, Res. #76-244; John's Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market, Res. #76-247; Osco Drug, Inc., 120 E. College, Res. #76-251; Hy - Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba/Hy-Vee Food Store #1, 227 E. Kirkwood, Res. #76-252; Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba/Hy-Vee Food Store #2, 310 N. 1st Ave., Res. #76-253 Class A Liquor Control License: Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge #1096, 2910 Muscatine Ave., Res. #76-245 Class A Liquor Control License, Sunday Sales: Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge #1096, 2910 Muscatine Ave., Res. #76-246 Class C Liquor Control License: Bill Burns dba/Bull Market, Inc., 325 E. Washington, Res. #76-248; Robert H. Jeter dba/Plamor Bowling, Inc., 1555 1st Ave., Res. #76-254 Class C Liquor Control License, Sunday Sales: Robert H. Jeter dba/Plamor Bowling, Inc., 1555 1st Ave., Res. #76-255 Res. #76-257 approving Cigarette Permits Res. #76-259 approving Dancing Permit for Maxwell's, 121 E. College Res. #76-258 approving refund of a portion of Cigar- ette Permit to People's Grocery, 701 E. Davenport Correspondence: City Atty. Hayek regarding resolution concerning Vil- lage Green Addn. VI. 1st Federal Savings & Loan Assoc. regarding urban re- newal land and Judith A. Svendsen regarding location for new public library, referred to Dept. of Comm. Dev, for reply. 0 • Page 3 Official Actions August 3, 1976 Donald F. A. Mulholland regarding parking spaces used by Univ. vehicles, Rebecca Johnson regard- ing urban renewal problems, Charles A. Mullen re- garding Barker Dev. Co., and Old Capitol Assoc. regarding negotiations to sell N. 310 ft. of the 1/2 of Blk. 101, referred to the City Mgr.'s office for reply. Civil Serv. Comm. recommending 6 applicants be ac- cepted as candidates eligible for position of fire fighter. Old Capitol Assoc. requesting opportunity to address the Council. Telephone reply provided by City Mgr.'s office on 7-26-76. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera. Councilmembers de- Prosse and Perret were absent. Moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer to adopt Res.#76-260, as recorded in Bk. #35, p. 320, APPROVING PRELIMINARY P.A.D. PLAN AND PLAT OF TOWNCREST ADDITION, PART IV, TRACT C, as recom- mended by the P & Z Comm. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Res. adopted, 5/0, with deProsse and Perret absent. Councilman Selzer moved and Balmer seconded to appoint Er- nest Lehman, 902 Wylde Green Rd., to fill unexpired term on the P & Z Com., term expiring 5-1-78. Motion carried unanimously. It was the consensus of Council that City Attorney Hayek discuss Old Capitol Assoc.'s request to be allowed to attend negotiations with Ia. State Bank and Perpetual S & L concern- ing the sale of U.R. land with them. Mayor Neuhauser announced that Res. #76-228 voted upon July 13, approving the P.A.D. and prel. plat of Village Green, Pt. 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 with Don Zuchelli for consultant services con- cerning Urban Renewal at Aug. 23 informal mtg. with the imple- mentation vote Aug. 31st regular mtg. Vevera moved and Foster seconded to direct Mr. Zuchelli to proceed with the work pro- gram and work with staff on contract, compensation not to ex- ceed $3,000. Motion carried unanimously. Page 4 Official Actions August 3, 1976 Foster moved and Balmer seconded to divert money from S. Riverside Dr, project to Rohret Rd. project in FY 77 budget. Motion carried unanimously. Public hrg. on a request to vacate portions of Ferson Ave. N. of Park Rd, was held. Foster: moved and Vevera seconded to set a public hearing on 8-24-76 at 7:30 P.M. on the Court Crest, Inc., applic. to rezone tract of land from R2 to R3A. Motion carried unanimously. City &7r. Berlin explained Public Works' plans in relation to implementoion of Stormwater Management Ord. Glasgow appeared against this Bruce o Foster and seconded by Vevera that the app Moved by e Strm- water Management Ord. be considered and givenasecondhvoteo or passage. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Vevera. Nays: Selzer, Balmer. Absent: deProsse, Perret. Motion failed, as it required four votes. Foster moved and Vevera seconded that the ORDINANCE 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 LIQUOR LICENSE 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. Moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera that the ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE ALLEY LYING BETWEEN LOTS 2 AND 3 AND LOTS 22 AND 23 IN KAUFFMANN'S ADDITION, WITH THE NAME "ROSE ALLEY" be considered and given first vote for passage. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: Selzer. First con- sideration approved, 4/1, with deProsse and Perret absent. Foster moved and Vevera seconded to adopt the Res. author- izing permit parking in the I.C. Public Library parking lot and establishing a fee therefore. Roll call: Ayes: Foster. Nays: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Neuhauser. Resolution failed, 2/3, with deProsse and Perret absent. Moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer to adopt Res. #76-261, as recorded in Bk. 35, p. 321, APPROVING THE C.I.P. FOR FY 77-81. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, Foster, Neu- hauser, Selzer. Res. adopted, 5/0, with deProsse and Perret absent. Foster moved and Selzer seconded to adopt Res. #76-262, as recorded in Bk. 35, pp. 322-332, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $285,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS. Roll call:' Page 5 Official Actions August 3, 1976 Ayes: Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer. Nays: Vevera. Res. adopted, 4/1, with deProsse and Perret absent. Foster moved and Selzer seconded to adopt Res.#76-263, as recorded in Bk. 35, p. 333, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH WEHNER, NOWYSZ, AND PATTSCHULL FOR DESIGN SER- VICES TO REMODEL THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE POLICE STATION. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Balmer. Vevera abstained, and deProsse and Ferret were absent. Res. was adopted, 4/0/1. Moved by Selzer and seconded by Foster to adopt Res. 76- 264, as recorded in Bk. 35, p. 334, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXE- CUTE A CONTRACT WITH POWERS-WILLIS & ASSOC. FOR DESIGN SER- VICES TO CONSTRUCT PROJECTS ON RALSTON CREEK. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Res.adopted, 5/0, with deProsse and Perret absent. Council expressed concern and interest in reducing the time to complete the contract to less than 90 days. Selzer moved and Balmer seconded to approve Res. #76-265, as recorded in Bk. 35, p. 335, ACCEPTING WORK ON CONTRACT #5, DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE, CITY/UNIVERSITY PROJ. U.R.-14 DONE BY BOB MADGET, INC. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster. Res. adopted, 5/0, with deProsse and Perret absent. Balmer moved and Vevera seconded to adopt Res. #76-266, as recorded in Bk. 35, p. 336, AUTHORIZING CITY MNGR. TO HEAR RELOCATION GRIEVANCES. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser. Res. adopted, 5/0, with deProsse and Perret absent. Balmer moved and Selzer seconded to adopt Res. #76-267, as recorded in Bk. 35, p. 337, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FY 77 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROD. TO L. L. PELLING. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer. Res. adopted, 5/0, with deProsse and Perret absent. Moved by Balmer and seconded by Vevera to adopt Res. #76- 268, as recorded in Bk. 35, P. 338, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FY 77 SANITARY LANDFILL EXCAVATION PROD. TO BARKER CONST. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera. Resolution adopted, 5/0, with deProsse and Perret absent. Foster moved and Vevera seconded to adopt Res. #76-269, as recorded in Bk. 35, p. 339, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXE- CUTE A PERMANENT SIDEWALK EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE I.C. COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE MARK TWAIN ELEM. SCHOOL. Roll call: • 0 Page 6 Official Actions August 3, 1976 Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Res. adopted, unanimously, with deProsse and Perret absent. Vevera moved and Foster seconded to adopt Res. #76-270, as recorded in Bk. 35, pp. 340 and 341, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF NEW AGREEMENT. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster. Res. adopted, 5/0, with deProsse and Perret absent. This resolution allows Coralville to annex a portion of land currently in Iowa City and updates annexation agree- ment for another 10 yrs. Julie Vann, Redev. Spec., appeared and explained the need for additional staffing for the Dept. of Comm. Dev, be- cause of the Housing Rehab. Prog. funding having been allocated out of CDB Grant. Foster moved and Balmer seconded to adopt Res. #76-271, as recorded in Bk. 35, p. 342, AMENDING BUDGET AUTHORIZATION RESOLUTION #76-238 FOR DEPT. OF COMM. DEV. PERSONNEL. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser. Resolution adopted unanimously, with deProsse and Perret absent. Selzer moved and Balmer seconded to adopt Res. #76-272, as recorded in Bk. 35, p. 343, AMENDING SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL WITHIN THE DEPT. OF COMM. DEV., RES. #76-238, BY ESTABLISHING THE POSITIONS. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser. Res. adopted 5/0, with deProsse and Perret absent. Council discussed use of City Park by the participants in the Des Moines Register and Tribune Annual Bicycle Ride on Au- gust 6. Mayor Neuhauser commended the I.C. Park Div. for pro- viding the flyer for the participants, and, in addition, thanked the Jaycees and the Am. Business Women's Assn. for setting up meals for them. Balmer moved and Foster seconded to adopt Res. #76-273, as recorded in Bk. 35, p. 344, GRANTING SPECIAL AUTHORI- ZATION FOR PERSONS TO BE IN THE CITY PARK OF IOWA CITY, IA. BE- TWEEN 10:30 P.M. ON 8-6-76 THROUGH 6:00 A.M. ON 8-7-76, AND TEMPORARILY CLOSING LOWER PARK RD. IN CITY PARK FROM 3:00 P.M. on B-6-76 TO 8:00 A.M. ON 8-7-76. Roll call: Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer. Nays: Vevera. Res. adopted, 4/1, with deProsse and Perret abB,tnt. Foster moved and Vevera seconded to adopt Res. #76-274, as recorded in Bk. 35, p. 345, AUTHORIZING NOTICE AND PUBLICA- TION OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR PURCHASE OF TWENTY TRANSIT COACHES IN THREE SEPARATE DIVISIONS, AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera. Resolution adopted, unanimously, with deProsse and Perret absent. Selzer moved and Foster seconded to approve application from Ia.-Ill. Gas and Electric Co. for construction of replace- ment of an existing overhead electric line crossing I-80 at Page 7 Official Actions August 3, 1976 Prairie du Chien Rd, on hwy, r -o -w within the City limits. Motion carried unanimously, with deProsse and Perret absent. Moved by Foster and seconded by Balmer to authorize installation of a traffic signal at Melrose and Woolf by the U, of I• Motion carried, 5/0, with deProsse and Perret absent. Balmer moved and Foster seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 P.M. Motion carried, unanimously. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor City Clerk INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION AUGUST 2, 1976 2:15 P.M, INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION, AUGUST 2, 1976, 2:15 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Vevera, Selzer, Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser. MayOP Neuhauser presidin g deProsse, Perret • Berlin, Hayek, Stolfus, Glaves, Vann, Kushnir, Geshweiler City Manager Neal Berlin introduced Don Zuchelli, President of Zuchelli, Hunter and Associates, Inc., the Urban Renewal Con- sultant selected by the Staff viewed, and it was poi . The selection process was re- nted out that the work program and sched- uling had been discussed. Mr. Zuchelli advised that he would be working with the staff and pointed out that the Joint Contract, a work scope program, would require functional tasks for Council to perform, as well as for him to perform. There will be two basic issues for Council in real estate negotiations, (1) those of a process nature, including check -point meetings, and (2) discussion of contractual negotiations in executive session. The checkpoints include (1) two months to come up with a dis- position procedure respecting both the Federal and State statutes, (2) after testing acceptability of the procedure under State statutes, (3) when moving toward releasing the appraisals for re -use, (4) when bidding document (or Prospectus) is ready to be issued, (5) at selection of preferred developer or developers, endorsed by Council. Until Council selects a developer, meet- ings will be in open session, then when negotiating with devel- opers, meetings will be in closed session. The final document is subject to public hearing. He advised that he would not be responsible for making the financial concessions that would have to be made, but would be acting as the Council's agent. After new environmental nimpact the istatement,sositionpandeitrdoesfnote have thre stoo go back through HUD, it will be eight months before the prospectus will be issued. The Lawrence Halprin Design firm will produce a schematic inter- pretation of the re -use plan in three dimensional detail, so usethat intsufficientandard tdetailcanto b(1)rdesign controlsitten. The nacil nd (2termines instruct the appraisers to Carry out re -use a ) to lish the highest and best use of the land. Halprin willoalsoab- deal in the Design Review Co area. 0 Page 2 Council Discussion August 2, 1976 Zuchelli state the plan is, d that the first issue was is backwardything Iowa He co ented that to all agree movdesing away from ittothe °Qetra mastercities idevelocountryCity is dareg City doesny from the others have marketing Iowa City is marketabilit have large land i Problems he will y calling for significantinventories with Iowa be dealing with a ifferenPub marginal intervention, So In answer to Mayor Neuhauser's of problems. consensus of the Council was Of h On the Zuchellinstated thatoitant the monehIs, andimportant ?has developers ask him (1) islt is one Y•) Y unified in determination, the Council Concern was (Tune is five commented the the buildup of cit Glaves mmented over tasks, (2) that workload u staff. estate functions planning tasks Would include Paul for which the and (3) land (1) ad r stra_ to doinlieu of staff, consultant firM was being real responsibilitiesTof scope of services w li Cain Zuchelli both 4 hired selected pointed out that the consultants andthe s indi- take 6 to designated negotiatedWillandke Y to get develotaff. 9 months Year Put out for bids, then it leases and up' Then it will occupancy, Probabl it will take execute desi to out that Iowa ,y a three year from 12 to 24 Months before hanTheCity Managerty's conn unique process as (Zuchelli Pointe the one Council ed that this timef taken ten years,) discussed in June. timeframe is n0 different Mr- Zuchelli observed about what was that if the co the responsivenessnOfot in the urbanrenewalwas so concerned it should have a citizene elected officials process and about Council could have advisory group, that Council felt gate them an an Urban Renewal Cohis opinion was that are up for election�t was noted t 1/2 Committee but not _ vember of 1977, Glavevery other' thatha/next the council Should be advised tha year election in No stated completed by then. Staff tithe disposition process mandatory but a mayor department store g was discussed. Zuchelli that it but would solidify general was not not absolutely know thatas a mistake to clear merchandise. The contract e ' land has to the land first. de indicated will be in thea disposed of; this The developers COUNCIL August 24th packet, 1s a disadvantage, Councilman Balmer expressed jus- tice to all areas, concern t Management Ord. He suggested that Council cannot do discussion on the sto jus-. and the repeal of the $2 parking fine. The Page 3 ® 0 Council Discussion August 2, 1976 City Manager advised that in September Council would be dis- cussing revenue sharing, and could discuss additional funds, in relation to the fine raise. Councilman Selzer suggested not adopting the Stormwater Manage- ment Ordinance until the enf . The Citorcement documents have been pro- vided y Manager explained the reasoning behind using this process. It was pointed out that Council is setting the Policy, and the discussion was concerning the rules and regu- lations on how the ordinance will be administered. The City Manager was asked to bring up the matter of changing the project from Riverside Drive to Rohret Road at the regular meeting. It was noted that there was no emergency in making the changes in the Municipal Campaign Financing law, but they will have to be made. Councilman Balmer stated that he thought that the criteria to set up the evaluation for the City Manager was good, also the suggestion that the City Manager evaluate the Council. Berlin asked for individual response from Council - members. After discussion of the sewer charges for the University, and the University t was th consensus oftthe eCouncil, asquest for nrecommended escrow ebyeCity lAttorneyeHayek, that the staff not spend time on the escrow agreement. The City Manager reported that the staff is working on procedure concerning the agreement regarding the Barker annexation. AGENDA Councilman Selzer questioned Item #18, the contract for remodel- ing the police station, specifically concerning the ventilation in the rifle range. The City Manager explained that OSHA had questioned the ventilation in the Police pistol range, the Risk Management group questioned the ventilation at the Recreation rifle range. There was no detailed estimate of costs. If there was to be an outdoor range there would be two problems, winter weather and scheduling of shifts. The scope of the Sunset Street project was also questioned by Councilman Selzer- The Highway Commission previously indicated that the interconnection of Sunset Street with Highway #1 was part of the 518 Project. The Highway Department is trying to bring about the disconnection of those, so that they can pro- ceed with the acquisition of the right-of-way for the inter- connection of Hwy. #1, cul-de-sacing the end of Wylde Green Road. The City may have some financial commitment in conjunction with this, but it will be primarily a state highway project. Use of the $25,000 for another project was discussed. Page 4 Council Discussion August 2, 1976 The City Manager explained the legal requirement that the eligibility list for the firefighters be accepted by Council, noting that there were no replacements. Concerning the annexa- tion of 70 acres by Coralville, it was pointed out that this land is in the flood plain. City Attorney -Hayek explained that the agreement formalized the understanding we have with Coralville concerning Iowa City's input on subdivision appli- cations within our area of annexation,.although it is within their two mile limit and vice versa. It also extends the agree- ment for ten years, and extends the definition of the boundaries. City Manager Berlin advised that he would answer the letter from First Federal Savings and Loan concerning Block 103/3 and indi- cate the process and timing of appraisals. It was moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera to adjourn to execu- tive session for discussion of (1) labor negotiation, (2) litiga- tion concerning Epsteins, and (3) appointment to the Planning and zoning Commission. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, Foster, Neu- hauser, Selzer, and Vevera. Motion carried, 5/0, deProsse and Perret absent. 4:25 P.M. INFORMAL COUNCILO DISCUSSION AUGUST 23, 1976 1:30 P.M. INFORt•1AL COUNCIL DISCUSSION, AUGUST 23, 1976, 1:30 P.M. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, deProsse, Selzer, Vevura, Balmer, Foster. COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Perret STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Hayek, Stolfus, Schreiber, Kraft, Glaves, Strabala COUNCIL AGENDA DISCUSSION Oad. w�u Three items on the agenda, #11 #12, and n13 conte ning tree�� regulations were discussed. It was t e consensus of the Council to defer these items and refer them back to the Comprehensive Planning Committee and the Planning and Zoning Commission. The specifics of the objections were requested. Councilman Selzer questioned the date on the bills, and expressed concern that payments to Red Carpet Travel did not indicate whose travel was being paid. Councilman Balmer questioned if Suchomel picked up only recvcl- abl`sh. He was informed that he picks up all trash. A diagram for the Muscatine Avenue Project was requested, so that Council can see what they are agreeing to. City Manager Neal Berlin explained that essentially Muscatine Ave. would be 31 feet east of Arthur St. (two 15' lanes, 6" curb and gutter) and 37 feet west of Arthur St. (three lanes, 12' wide with 6" curb and gutter) including the First Avenue intersection. It was noted that Item #15 was just a letter agreeing that the contract for the Annual Contributions Contract for Project IA 22-2 was cancelled. PRESENTATION BY OLD CAPITOL ASSOCIATES Ivan Himmel, representing Old Capitol Associates,spoke concern- ing the urban renewal oroJect, specifically the sale of land to the banks, and Plaza Centre I. He proposed two specific actions: (1) OCA offered to purchase the Clinton Street north 310 feet of the east one-half of Block 101) andQthe north 120 feet of the alley in Block 101. The purchase price offered was $3.19,350, which represented the average appraised value. This could add an estimated $50,000.00 to the tax roll. (2) They recommended Council give urgent attention to putting Parcels 93-1 and 101-2 out for bid. They are prepared to purchase these sites. Fie presented a memorandum concerning these proposals. Page 2 Council Discussion August 23, 1976 Redevelopment Specialist Paul Glaves explained the appraisals for 93-1 and 101-2. Under fair market value they were $319,384 and $394,500. Subject to several restrictions they were $287,200 and $319,000. Mayor Neuhauser asked if it was the Council's intent to see the banks built. There were no Council objections. Discussion in- cluded: possible agree;;ent between bank and OCA; status of nego- tiations with City and banks; if the banks do not build, whether or not to bid the property; obligation of City to the citizens. Observations made were: Iowa State Bank is questioning their decision to build a facility downtown for Plaza Centre I; OCA is ffeing the same he same deal forotherbanks, easasoon me oasrthey �have title ttomt the property. The Council directed the staff to (1) find out if the banks are interested in building on the proposed sites, and (2) if they wish to deal with the City or Old Capitol. Discussion of the appraisals for property south of Burlington followed. Only two proposals for appraisal services have been received. The time delays were discussed. The Mayor pointed out that the weekly reports were helpful. Councilman Balmer pointed out that the proposal from old Capitol Associates indicated a good faith effort on their part and he appreciated their interest. others agreed. .ZUCHELLI CONTRACT ncil Because the Zuchelli contract had not been re aius X27°u1976�set an informal meetingfor 4:00 P.M. on Friday, g for discussion, if the contract is received by Wednesday. RECO,,1MENDATIONS FROM PLANNING AND ZONING COt•MISSION Glaves discussed alternatives on how stree s could be designated the closed: (1) in the plan, (2) in marketing document, and (3) in the redeveloper's proposal. liegg concurred with P&Z with use of the marketing document. lie suggested reinsertion be lan- betweennBlocksPlan 93 andde0lgand ber'.enrBlocks eets s831and 84. being Effect on the E• ironmental Impact Statement was questioned. Also the moral ligation to Plaza Centre I was discussed. Traffic will need to be discussed. John Lind was circulation an' parking present '°r t: �tiscussion. He a 'ised that they had assumed that tt` stre would be closed the Plaza Centre I building, when it ::as d gned. Page 3 COUncil Discussion August 23, 1976 Glaves advised that he needed to know Council's feelings on the P&Z recommendations from their August 5th minutes. These were then discussed: Paragrah 2 - consensus to agree with recom- mendation. Paragraph 3 - no change. Paragraph 4 - after out- lining the closures on the street map, Glaves noted that it could be stated in the Plan that the development of the area will consider closure of streets. This will give positive guidance to any bidder. There were no basic objections to proceeding in this way. The traffic circulation study depends on the market- ing and parking decisions. Paragraph 5 - no change. Paragraph 6 - should not be in the Plan amendment, but it will be considered. Paragraph 7 - a design consideration to be suggested in the market- ing document. Paragraph 8 - same as 7. Paragraph 9 - no change. Paragraph 10 - no change. Paragraph 11 - it was suggested that the Finance Department consider this recommendation. Discussion included writing specifications for hotels/motels in the zoning ordinance_ Council will wait for the parking report from Paragraph 12 - no change. Finance_ Council discussed Glaves recommendation concerning the memo on he0thoughtage 80% was�Japproprriate, fored- For the gtheasmall parcels, 100€ would s south of Burlington be allowed. There was a Council consensus to proceed with a zoning amendment as suggested. requirement always has He pointed out that the zoning control, and the City can make the require- ments more restrictive than the zoning code, but not less. The P&Z request- to review any street closures was noted. DISCUSSION WITH UNIVERSITY REPRRCAthimhmTAa Dick Gibson was present for the discussion of the comments in the August 19th memo from Glaves to the Council. Concerning para- graph 2b, Council discussed limiting the uses to above the second floor.. The observation was made that use of space in this manner meant that other space would not have to be taken off the tax rolls. Also this would provide an economic stimulus for a develop- er. There was a consensus to change to "above second floor". It was noted that only the first two floors of the Jefferson Building are on the tax rolls. Council also agreed on 2c, 2d.1, 2d.2; agreed to delete 2d.3 and 2d.4. It was pointed out that 2d.5 was a correction of an incon- sistency; Council agreed to the change. Councilwoman deProsse left the meeting. COUiQrI ME Councilman Balmer asked that an the $2 parking fine amendment be drawn up to repeal ordinance It was Pointed out that the effect 0 0 Page 4 Council Discussion August 23, 1976 on City revenues should be indicated. The City Attorney was directed to have the ordinance for the first consideration on the 24th. Councilman Balmer voiced concern over the absences of members on Commissions. The Mayor suggested that a letter be sent from the Mayor and Council. The City Manager thought that the require- ments for members should be spelled out in the initial letter of appointment and suggested that a letter be sent. to all members reminding them how important it is to have them attend the meet- ings. Councilman Balmer questioned how the Municipal Campaign Finance Qrdinance could be changed so that it would come into compliance. City Attorney Hayek advised that he would draft alternative pro- posals. Councilman Vevera asked for information concerning the lawsuit filed by the City against Westinghouse. This was investigated by the Human Relations Commission. Westinghouse does not recog- nize pregnancy as a condition for which compensation is payable. Councilman Vevera noted that the City has a pregnant woman police officer still on duty. The City Manager will check to make sure the City is following the law. Councilman Vevera questioned when the appraisals for Block 103 would be available. Glaves noted that it would beat least 30 days, although, if Council wanted, it could be the first one done. It was pointed out that this could be done with Blocks 101 and 93. Glaves noted problems with HUD appraisals for hous- ing which Lyle Seydel is investigating. Councilman Vevera noted dissatisfaction with the work done on the Slurry Seal Project and the Park Bridge, advising that he had re- ceived several complaints. The City Manager advised that the Public Works Director would report to the Council. Councilman Vevera called attention to the problems Bud Louis is having concerning his property on Foster Road. City Manager Berlin advised that as the land has been divided into three par- cels, he will need to have it platted as a subdivision before he can get a building permit. This should have been noticed when the land sale was made. There is no other resolution of the problem. Attorney Hayek advised that he would report later on the legality of the referendum and initiative procedures in the Iowa City charter. Page 5 Council Discussion August 23, 1976 Councilman Selzer requested removal of ;neo rt;on of Ging Le -- family, owner -occupied residences from the present ordinance, as they are only informed of deficiencies, but not required to make the improvements. Councilman Selzer called attention to the newsletter contemplated by the subcommittee on the Committee on Community Needs. He questioned the expenditure of funds, and suggested other.ways to disseminate information. The City Manager will get additional information. Councilman Balmer suggested going through the Pending Items list soon. City Manager Berlin advised that he was not a candidate for the Boulder, Colorado, city manager position. It was moved by Vevera and seconded by Balmer to adjourn to execu- tive session for discussion of litigation and purchase of property. Upon roll call Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer and Vevera voted "aye". Motion carried, 5/0, deProsse and Perret absent. Meeting adjourned, 5:00 P.M. Taped on Reel ,;27