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• MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
MAI;CH 23, 1976
7:30 P.M.
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The Iowa City City Council met in Regular Session on the
23rd day of March, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers
at the Civic Center. Present: Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser,
Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: deProsse. Mayor Neuhauser
presiding.
Councilman Vevera requested that discussion on the Park
Zoo be brought up at next week's meeting since all council
members would be present at that time. The Mayor pointed out
that as Council will be meeting with the Planning and Zoning
Commission on Monday, the matter could be discussed at that
time. It was moved by Foster and seconded by Perret that the
statement presented by Elizabeth Hillman, 313 Windsor Drive,
concerning Hickory Hill Park be received and filed. Motion
adopted, deProsse absent
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer that the
following agenda items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be approved and/or adopted:
Reading of Minutes of Official Actions of Council meetings
of 3/2/76 and 3/9/76, subject to correction, as recom-
mended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Parks & Rec., 3/10/76;
Airport Comm., 2/26/76; Design Review Comm., 3/10/76;
Housing Comm., 2/23/76; Public Library Board, 2/26/76;
P&Z, 3/4/76; Comm. on Commun. Needs, 2/26/76 & 3/2/76;
and Ad Hoc Youth Serv. Comm., 3/16/76.
Resolutions:
Res. No. 76-74, recorded in book 34, page 93,
Approving Class C Liquor License Application for
Tuwncrest Inn, 1011 Arthur, as recommended by the Clerk.
Res. No. 76-75, recorded in book 34, page 94, approv-
ing Class C Liquor License, Sunday Sales Application
for Towncrest Inn, 1011 Arthur, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
• Res. No. 76-76, recorded in book 34, page 95, approv-
ing Cigarette Permit- for Vit-osh Standard, 1905
Keokuk St-., as recommended by the City Clerk.
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Res. No. 76-77, recorded in book 34, page 96,
Refunding Liquor License for Ken O'Donnell dba/
the Lamplighter, 1310 Gilbert Ct., as recommended
by the City Clerk.
Correspondence:
Letter from Agnes Kuhn regarding Iowa City zoo.
Referred to Parks and Rec. Dept. for reply.
Group of letters from West High School Students
regarding prairie dogs at the City Park zoo.
Letter from Mrs. Oscar Djerf regarding SEATS.
Referred to the City Mgr's. office for reply.
The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes:
Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent:
deProsse.
Moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera to put the matter
of the sanitary sewer easement problem of the Alberhasky's
on the agenda for next week. Moved by Vevera and seconded by
• Selzer to vote on this tonight. Motion withdrawn. Moved by
Foster and seconded by Vevera that the City Engineer be directed
to send the necessary papers on sewer easements to Des Moines
immediately and follow up next week with the appropriate
Resolution. Motion adopted, 5/1, Perret voting 'no', deProsse
absent.
Mayor Neuhauser called attention to the Resolution approv-
ing Class C Liquor License Application for BPO Elks Lodge #590,
637 Foster Road, questioning if this club discriminates against
blacks and women. Moved by Foster and seconded by Perret to
defer granting of the application for one week to investigate
discrimination. Motion failed, Selzer, Vevera and Balmer
voting 'no', 3/3, deProsse absent. Moved by Balmer and seconded
by Selzer to adopt the Resolution. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer,
Vevera, Balmer. Nays: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Absent:
deProsse. Motion failed, 3/3. The Mayor advised that the
matter would be taken up at the next meeting.
Moved by Selzer and seconded by Perret to set a P.H. to
Rezone a 12.9 acre tract of land requested by Frantz Const.
from R1A to RIB for April 13th at 7:30 P.M. in the Council
Chambers. Motion adopted, deProsse absent.
Councilman Foster requested that Resolution No.76-67,
• Approving Plaza Centre I Easement Agreement be put on next.
week's agenda for reconsideration.
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Moved by Selzer and seconded by Vevera to approve the
Mayor's appointments of Richard Phipps, 825 Normandy Drive
to fill the vacancy on the Airport Commission, term expiring
March 1, 1932; Andrew McKean, 327 Blackhawk St., and re-
appointment of Dorothy Douglass, 921D -1st Ave., to the Johnson
County Regional Planning Commission, terms expiring March 16,
1979. Motion adopted, deProsse absent.
Moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer to recognize and
thank the personnel in the Finance Department for overtime
spent in preparation of
absent. the budget. Motion adopted, deProsse
Moved by Balmer and seconded by Foster to instruct the
Public Works Director to proceed with the signalization of
Washington Street. After discussion of safety and aesthetics,
and appearance by Sean Sturb, roll call on the motion failed,
3/3: Ayes: Balmer, Selzer, Foster. Nays: Neuhauser, Perret,
Vevera. Absent: deProsse.
Mayor Neuhauser reported on the conference in Washington,
D.C. which she attended. Sha also expressed congratulations
• to the Regina High "Runnin' Regals" for their achievement
Des Moines.
in winning the State Boys basketball, Class A Tournament in
Public Hearing was held on the Disposition of Property
in the Vicinity of Mall Drive and First Avenue in Exchange
for Right-of-way owned by Thomas and Marilyn Alberhasky.
This is in connection with the 1st Ave. Realignment Project.
Moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret to adopt Res. 76-78,
recorded in Book 34, pages 97-99, Setting P.H. on Disposition
of Northeast Corner of Lot 6, Mall 1st Addition, to Sycamore
Investors, Inc., for 4/6/76, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council
Chambers. Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer,
Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: none. Absent: deProsse. Resolution
adopted, 6/0. This exchange is in connection with the First
Avenue Realignment Project.
Moved by Foster and seconded by Balmer and adopt Res. 76-79,
recorded in book 34, page 100, Authorizing Execution of Contract
with MMS Consultants to design a "package" lift station to
replace the existing lift station located at the east end of
Manor Drive. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster,
Neuhauser. Nays: Perret. Absent: deProsse. Resolution adopted, 5/1.
• Moved by Foster and seconded by Balmer to adopt Res. Award-
ing Contract the Construction of Washington Street Amenities
to O'Brien Electrical Contractors, Inc., including the 17 FIA
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Light Fixtures with electrical plug -ins. Roll call: Ayes:
Balmer, Selzer. Nays: Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera, Foster.
Absent: deProsse. Motion defeated 2/4. Moved by Perret and
seconded by Foster to adopt Res. No. 76-80, recorded in book 34,
Page 101, Awarding Contract for Construction of Washington
Street Amenities, excluding the plug -ins, for a total of
$222,471.50. Ayes: Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret
Nays: Vevera. Absent: deProsse. Res. adopted, 5/1. Selzer.
Moved by Selzer and seconded b ,
76-81, recorded in book 34 Y Balmer to adopt Res. No.
Fox Construction for the Construction Awarding Contract to
Deck Repair Project (FADS Project of the Park Road Bridge
Roll call: Ayes: Balmer in the amount of $114,809.
Vevera. Nays: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer,
one. Absent: deProsse. Res, adopted, 6/0.
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Moved by Selzer and seconded by s
for
76-82, recorded in book 34, pages 103-105, . No.
to DFoster to adopt Res
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Special Paving Assessments, Perkins/Yocum, to Relocate
Assessments Previously made against property located in
Block 3, D.A. Dewey's Addition. Roll call: Ayes: Foster,
Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer
Absent: deProsse. Res. adopted, 6/0. . Nays: none.
Gloved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer to adopt Res. No.
76-83, recorded in book 34, page 106, Authorizing
of Contract with Risk Planning Group,xecution
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sultants for the Risk aInc.,cto serve as con-
nd Insurance Management Study. Roll
call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer.
Nays: none. Absent: deProsse. Res. adopted, 6/0.
Moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret to adopt Res. No.
76-84, recorded in book 34, page 107, Authorizing the Sale
of Urban Renewal Property to enter into an agreement with
the University to dispose of Parcels 92/-1-$205,960, and 95/2-
$97,500. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera,
Balmer, Foster. Nays: none. Absent: deProsse. Res. Adopted, 6/o.
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in thefdowntownucentralnbusinesses to be district area /
installed and relocated
by Attorney Hayek, it was moved by Foster and secondedby
to defer the Resolution Authorizing Disposal of Land and DSe
livery of Deeds with Respect Y Selzer
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to Old Capitol Associates in accordance withethe terms in city
redevelopment contract, for staff report. Motion adopted,
Neuhauser voting 'no', deProsse absent, 5/1.
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It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Balmer to adjourn
the meeting at 9:30 P.M. Motion adopted, deProsse absent
A more detailed and complete description of activities
Of Council is available in the City Clerk's Office.
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MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS
MARCH 2, 1976
7:30 P.M.
OF COUNCIL
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The Iowa City City Council
2nd day of March, 1976, at 7:30
at the Civic Center. Present:
hauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera.
presiding.
met in Regular Session on the
P.M. in the Council Chambers
Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neu -
Absent: none. Mayor Neuhauser
It was noted that the commentary be amended to reflect the
letter from Mrs. Charles Follmer as being referred to the City
Manager and Parks and Recreation. It was moved by Selzer and
seconded by Perret that the following agenda items and recom-
mendations in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted
as amended:
Reading of Minutes of Offical Actions of regular meeting
of February 17, 1976, subject to correction as recommended
by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm.,
2/25/76; Planning and Zoning, 2/19/76; Riverfront Comm.,
2/12/76; Comm. on Community Needs, 2/16/76, 2/17/76,and
2/19/76; Parks and Rec. Comm., 2/11/76; Housing Comm.,
2/9/76; Ad Hoc Youth Serv. Comm., 2/3/76, 2/11/76, and
2/17/76.
Resolutions:
Resolution #76-69, Book 34, page 86, approving Class C
Liquor Control License Application for Michael Hanra-
han dba/Depot Lunch, 114 Wright, as recommended by
City Clerk.
Correspondence:
Letter from Mrs. Charles Follmer, President, Mark Twain
Parent Teacher's Assocation regarding ASERP, referred
to Parks and Rec. Commission and City Manager.
The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes:
Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera.
Absent: none.
Moved by Selzer and seconded by Balmer to defer the item
regarding property owners' objections to recommendations
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from P&z to approve the preliminary PAD of Village Green
Addition, Part 6, located south of American Legion Road,
north of Village Road, and east of Village Green Blvd.,
back to Planning and Zoning to get the area residents' in-
put to Planning and Zoning, and refer to the City Attorney
for his opinion, the applicability of Section 414.5 (neces-
sity for extraordinary majority vote). Motion adopted, unani-
mously.
Moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret to approve the
recommendation of the Ad Hoc Youth Services Committee to fund
for remainder of FY '76 all programs in youth services:
Mayor's Youth Employment Program, PALS, and United Action
for Youth. Roll call vote: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neu-
hauser, Perret. Nays: Balmer, Selzer, Vevera. Motion adopt-
ed, 4/3.
It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Perret to defer
the appointment on the Project Green Commission for one week.
Motion adopted, unanimously.
• The Mayor advised a letter had been received from the
Iowa Concrete Paving Association, informing Iowa City that the
Washington Street Project was one of the 9 best constructed
municipal paving projects in the State of Iowa for this year.
Mayor Neuhauser also advised on the 16th of March, she
would be in Washington, D.C., and Mayor Pro Tem deProsse would
also be absent, and recommended that the meeting be cancelled.
There were no objections. The Mayor inquired if Council is
interested in having the legal staff pursue the "ban the can"
legislation and to investigate working jointly with Coralville
or see if something similar to their Ordinance could be worked
out. There was support to have our Legal Department investigate.
Moved by Vevera and seconded by Selzer to approve the re-
lease of the railroad signal located at Old First Avenue for
use at Camp Cardinal Road as requested by the Coralville Mayor.
The Rock Island Railroad will approve the release if Iowa City
approves the release. Motion adopted, unanimously.
Moved by Foster and seconded by deProsse to adopt Reso-
lution No. 76-63, recorded in Resolution Book 34, page 77,
Amending the Third Amendatory to the Annual Contributions Con-
tract for Section 23 Leasing of Private Accommodations. Affirma-
tive roll call vote was unanimous; all Councilmembers present.
Resolution adopted, 7/0.
City Manager Berlin pointed out all matters regarding the
preliminary and final LSRD for Wedgewood Apartments, which was
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deferred, had been resolved, and the agreement had been re-
viewed by the legal staff and approved. It was moved by
deProsse and seconded by Balmer to adopt Resolution No. 76-64,
recorded in Resolution Book 34, pages 78 and 79, Approving
Preliminary and Final LSRD Plan for Wedgewood Apartments.
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous; all Councilmembers
present. Resolution adopted, 7/0.
City Attorney Hayek reported on the status of the Urban
Renewal lawsuit, which may have some bearing on budget consi-
deration. He pointed out the existence of this litigation
will represent considerable cost to the City. Mr. Hayek dis-
cussed the Loan Agreement and letter submitted by Old Capitol
on March 1 and advised of his concerns regarding some of the
language which is at variance with the redevelopment contract
with Old Capitol Associates which would necessitate an amend-
ment to the Urban Renewal redevelopment contract. He does
not recommend amendment at this time, and requested deferral
of this until a decision could be made next week. Councilman
Selzer suggested having the City Attorney discuss this matter
with the banks and Old Capitol to get the matter resolved.
There were no objections.
• Bob Conley, Chairperson of the Committee on Community
Needs was present for discussion on changes in the HCDA appli-
cation with final results as follows:
Neighborhood Rehabilitation, $325,000; Neighborhood Sup-
port Services, $200,000; Ralston Creek Flood Control,
$390,000; Architectural Barrier, $70,000; Code Enforce-
ment, $45,000; Parks & Recreation, $120,500; Urban Re-
newal Close Out, $560,000; Committee on Community Needs,
$5,000; Comprehensive Planning, $130,000; Administration,
$160,000; Contingency, $55,500.
After further discussion, it was moved by Balmer and seconded
by Perret to adopt Resolution No. 76-65, recorded in Resolution
Book 34, pages 80 and 81, Authorizing Filing of Application for
Federal Assistance Under the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974 and Authorizing Assurances Under Said Act. Affirma-
tive roll call vote was unanimous; all Councilmembers present.
Resolution adopted, 7/0.
Moved by Foster and seconded by Selzer to adopt the Reso-
lution No. 76-66, recorded in Resolution Book 34, page 82,
Amending the Current Budget for FY Ending 6/30/76. Affirma-
tive roll call vote was unanimous; all Councilmembers present.
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Resolution adopted, 7/0.
Public Hearing was held on the FY 177 Budget. City
Manager Berlin gave a presentation on the program changes.
Those appearing were: Milton Rosenbaum, Vance Bourjaily,
Charles Schauberger, Jeanne Connell, Jack Greenleaf, Jack
Rogers, Bob Wehrle, Timothy Crawford, Toni Russo for the
Animal Protection League of Johnson County, Jack Hennen,
John Harper for CBIC, David Loney, Esther Atcherson, Gene
Porter and Tom Eilers. The Mayor then declared
the hearing closed. It was moved by Selzer and seconded by
Balmer that all communications presented including letters
from Agnes Kuhn, Jane Boelter, and George Nickelsburg be
received and filed and made part of the pbulic hearing.
Motion adopted, unanimously.
After an explanation by City Attorney Hayek concerning
easements of Plaza Centre One established in the Seventh
Addendum to the Contract for redevelopment with Old Capitol
Associates, it was moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer to
adopt Resolution No. 76-67, recorded in Resolution Book 34,
pages 83 and 84, Approving Plaza Centre One Easement Agree-
ment. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster
• Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: deProsse. Resolution adopted, 6/1.
Moved by Vevera and seconded by Balmer to defer the
Resolution Approving Engineering Agreement with the Architec-
tural Firm of Wehner, Nowysz'& Pattschull for Design Consul-
tation on the College/Dubuque Mall until the agreement is
drawn up. Motion adopted, unanimously.
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It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Balmer to adopt
Resolution No. 76-68, recorded in Resolution Book 34, page 85,
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Right-of-way Assurance
Statement to the State Department of Transportation. Affirma-
tive roll call vote was unanimous; all Councilmembers present.
Resolution adopted, 7/0.
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret to adjourn
the meeting at 10:20 P.M. Motion adopted, unanimously.
A more detailed and complete description of activities
of Council available in City Clerk's Office.
City Clerk
Mayor
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Public Hearing was held on the FY 177 Budget. City
Manager Berlin gave a presentation on the program changes.
Those appearing were: Milton Rosenbaum, Vance Bourjaily,
Charles Schauberger, Jeanne Connell, Jack Greenleaf, Jack
Rogers, Bob Wehrle, Timothy Crawford, Toni Russo for the
Animal Protection League of Johnson County, Jack Hennen,
John Harper for CBIC, David Loney, Esther Atcherson, Gene
Porter and Tom Eilers. The Mayor then declared
the hearing closed. It was moved by Selzer and seconded by
Balmer that all communications presented including letters
from Agnes Kuhn, Jane Boelter, and George Nickelsburg be
received and filed and made part of the pbulic hearing.
Motion adopted, unanimously.
After an explanation by City Attorney Hayek concerning
easements of Plaza Centre One established in the Seventh
Addendum to the Contract for redevelopment with Old Capitol
Associates, it was moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer to
adopt Resolution No. 76-67, recorded in Resolution Book 34,
pages 83 and 84, Approving Plaza Centre One Easement Agree-
ment. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster
• Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: deProsse. Resolution adopted, 6/1.
Moved by Vevera and seconded by Balmer to defer the
Resolution Approving Engineering Agreement with the Architec-
tural Firm of Wehner, Nowysz'& Pattschull for Design Consul-
tation on the College/Dubuque Mall until the agreement is
drawn up. Motion adopted, unanimously.
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It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Balmer to adopt
Resolution No. 76-68, recorded in Resolution Book 34, page 85,
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Right-of-way Assurance
Statement to the State Department of Transportation. Affirma-
tive roll call vote was unanimous; all Councilmembers present.
Resolution adopted, 7/0.
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret to adjourn
the meeting at 10:20 P.M. Motion adopted, unanimously.
A more detailed and complete description of activities
of Council available in City Clerk's Office.
City Clerk
Mayor
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 2, 1976
7:30 P.M.
The Iowa City City Council met in Regular Session on the 2nd
day of March, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the
Civic Center. Present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perrot,
Selzer, Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor Neuhauser presiding.
It was noted that the commentary be amended to reflect the
letter from Mrs. Charles Follmer as being referred to the City
Manager and Parks and Recreation. It was moved by Selzer and
seconded by Perrot that the following agenda items and recommend-
ations in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended:
Reacting of Minutes of Official Actions of regular meeting of
February 17, 1976, subject to correction as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm., 2/25/76;
Planning and Zoning, 2/19/76; Riverfront Comm., 2/12/76; Comm.
on Community Needs, 2/16/76, 2/17/76 F, 2/19/76; Parks and Rec.
Comm., 2/11/76; Housing Comm., 2/9/76; Ad Hoc Youth Serv. Comm.,
• 2/3/76, 2/11/76 and 2/17/76.
Resolutions:
Resolution #76-69, Book 34, page 86, approving Class C
Liquor Control License Application for Michael Hanrahan
dba/Depot Lunch, 114 Wright, as recommended by City Clerk.
Correspondence:
Letter from Mrs. Charles Follmer, President, Mark Twain
Parent Teacher's Association regarding ASFRP, referred to
Parks and Rec. Commission and City Manager.
The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes:
Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perrot, Selzer, Vevera. Absent:
none.
Attorney Tom Cilek appeared representing Village Green home-
owners regarding thei.r objections to recommendations from P$Z to
approve the preliminary PAD of Village Green Addition, Part 6,
located south of American Legion Road, North of Village Road, and
east of Village Green Blvd. Jane Jacobsen appeared, representing
PFZ. After discussion, it was moved by Selzer and seconded by
Balmer to defer the item back to Planning and Zoning to get the
area residents' input to Planning and Zoning, and refer to the
• City Attorney for his opinion, the applicability of Section 414.5
(necessity for extraordinary majority vote). Motion adopted,
unanimously.
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Mayor Neuhauser called att-ntion to the recommendations
from the Riverfront Commission to (1) to theA all me the land
recommended in the Stanley Consultants' letter of 1/8/76,
regarding South End Community Park (Riverfront-Showers
acquisition using all deliberate speed and
agreement using
Property)
sition, g HCDA finds allocated (2) expressing
She noted discussion would be held rsoon ewithnthecqui-
Ri�•erfront Commission and Parks and Recreation.
It was moved by deProsse and seconded b
the recommendation of the Ad Hoc Youth
fund for } Perret to approve
remainder
Of FY 76 all Services Committee to
Mayor's Youth Employment Program,programs in youth services:
Youth. Roll call vote: PALS, and United Action for
Perrot. Na Ayes: deProsse, Foster
Ys: Balmer, Selzer, Vevera. Motion adopted,,/3.
It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Perret to defer the
appcintment on the Project Greer Commission for one week.
adopted, unanimously.
Motion
I Mayor Neuhauser informed the monthly meeting
. tors has been moved from ::arch 6th to 13th and the Chairperson
Of Re g with legisla-
gional Planning will chair that meeting.
The Mayor advised a letter had been received from the Iowa
Concrete Paving Association, informing Iowa Cit
Wash-
ington Street Project was one of the 9 best constructed
pavingY that the Projects in the State of Iowa for this municipal
year.
Mayor Neuhauser also advised on the 16th of March
be in Washington, D.C. and Mayor Pro Tem deProsse would also be
absent, and recom:rended that she would
were no objections. The Ma the meeting be cancelled. There
in having the legal staff Mayor inquired if Council is
and to investigate workin pursue the "ban the can interested
something g jointly with Coralville legislation
if
support similar to their Ordinance could be worked out. if
was pport to have our
Legal Department investigate. There
City Manager Berlin called attention to the req Coral-
ville Mayor Meyer to Iowa City for release of the railroad sig-
nal located nest of
at Old First Avenue for use at Cam
The Rock Island Railroad will approve the release if
approves the release. P Cardinal Road.
Selzer to It was moved b Iowa City
approve the release. Y Vevera and seconded by
Motion adopted, unanimously.
Mr. Berlin noted communication had been received from HUD,
• stating a discrepancy had been found in the Annual contributions
contract for Section 23, leasing Project and requesting
correction be made. It was moved by Foster and seconded by
deProsse to adopt the
P Resolution No. 76-63, recorded in Resolution
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Book 34, page 77, Amending the Third Amendatory
Contributions Contract for Section 23
Accommodations. to the Annual
all Councilmembersffirmative Leasing of Private
roll call vote was unanimous;
P resent. Resolution adopted, 7Z0
Mr. Berlin called attention to the item
agenda TegarWhichng the
waspreliminar LSRD for
Apartments on last week's
had deferred and final Wedgewood
the been resolved, and the a Pointed out all
gal staff and agreement had been matters
seconded by Balmer approved. It was reviewed by
Resolution to adopt Resolution moved by 4 recon and
Final Book 34, pages 78 and 79 76-69, recorded in
call voteDwPlan for Wedgewood Apartments.
Approving
9 Preliminary and
tion ado unanimous; all CouncilmembersAffirmative
adopted' 7�0 roll
present. Resolu-
Renewaltlaws uitney Fiayemareported on the of
deration. , which have status the Urban
He noted all counsels some bearing on bud
siding Judge of the will soon get consi-
to set a trial date�Johnson Count. meet with the Pre-
existence of to hear } District Court to attempt
• to the this litigation the case. He pointed
City, He 111 represent out the
8 months to fiIle gave several examples considerable cost
SUPreme Court: the case if there wasaanuming a Possible
est ex (1) a less of Propertyappeal to the Iowa
loan onthe $4,00010g 'IS
9° the FederltGovernment generat'On, 2
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into the private market to give us enough time to for a direct
until the Project finance the Urban get us back
tIOnceipt of figuresp Sect can be closed out Renewal obliga-
costs of around from the Finance , and (3) he noted re -
or $183 000 the 8Department indicating the
month $500 A for rt�onth
suit. Mr, p r d' -Y the City will lose Period; $15,000 per
mitted b Hayek discussed the Loan because of this
by*Old Capitol on Agreement and letter law -
regarding some of the March 1 and advised sub -
redevelopment contract language which of his concerns
necessitate with Old is at variance with the
Contract. an amendment to the Urban Renewal Associates which would
He does not recommend Renewal redevelo
requested deferral of this until amendment Pment
week. tie a decision this time, and
indicated he would be in could be made
Tuesday and one of his assistants would next
Freda Hieronymus appeared Louis next Monday and
statin PPea-ed representin attend the meeting.
9 the bank's concerns. CouncilmaOld Capitol Associates
Ing the City Attorney discuss this Selzer suggested
Old Capitol to get the matter with hav-
tions, matter resolved, the banks and
There were no objec-
t Mayor Neuhauser requested
that this time. Bob Conley, Chairperson item 12
munit be discussed at
Y Needs was present for discussion the Committee on Com -
Pointing out the areas
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March 2, 1976
that had been changed in their proposal for the HCDA appli-
cation, and noted in FY 177 $560,000 has been s
Urban Renewal close- PPli-
be credited from HCDAut and at least $40,000 fromcFy1ed for
follows: funds. The application now stands would
as
Neighborhood Rehabilitation, $325,000; Neighborhood Sup-
port Services, $200,000; Ralston Creek Flood Control,
e-
$390,000; Architectural Barrier, ;
newal Code Enforc
ment., $45�00�_ p$70,000arks & Recreation, Close Out, $560,000; Committee $120,500; Urban Re -
on Community Needs,
$5,000; Comprehensive Planning, $130,000; Administration,
$160,000; Contingency, $55,500.
After further discussion, it was moved by Balmer and seconded
by Perret to adopt Resolution No. 76-65, recorded in Resolution
Book 34, pages 80 and 81, Authorizing Filing
Federal Assistance Under the Housing and comm.
for 1974 °f Application for
roll. calla voteuwahsrunanig'mousurances Under Said Act. Affirpmentmative Act
lution adopted, 7 0 all Councilmembers Affirmative
/ present. Reso-
The Mayor asked that item 9, to consider Resolution Amend-
ing the Current Budget for FY ending 6/30/76, be discussed at
Amend -
this time. It was moved by Foster and seconded by Selzer to
adopt the Resolution No. 76-66, recorded
Page 82. Affirmative roll vote was unanimous; all Council
solution
Resolution Book 34,
call
members present. Resolution adopted, 7/0.
Public Hearing was held on the FY '77 Budget.
Berlin gave a presentation on the
ing concerning g City Manager
g the park zoo program changes. Those appear-
jaily, Charles Schauber, er were: Milton ,JackRosenbaum
Gr Vance B°ur-
Rogers, Bob Wehrle S Jeanne Cannell, Jack Greenleaf
Animal Protection , Timothy Crawford, and Toni Jack
Portions of League of Johnson Russo for the
the budget, Jack Hennen County. Regarding other
money, Esther Atcherson John Harper for CBIC
The Mayor then declaredI Gene Porter and Tom Eilers appeared.
' David
Selzer and seconded b the hearing closed. It was movedbyrge
including letters f } Balmer that all communications
Nickelsbur TO° Agnes Kuhn, Jane Boelter Presented
hearin g be received and filed and made part�ofnthee Public
4• Motion adopted, unanimously. Public
After an explanation by City Attorney Hayek concerning
easements of Plaza Centre One established in the Seventh Adden-
dum to the Contract
dum t for redevelopment with Old Capitol Asso-
ciates, was moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer to adopt
• Resolution No. 76_67, recorded in Resolution Book 34
83 and 84, Approving Plaza Centre One Easement Agreement.
call: A es: Pages
Nays: Ayes: sSelzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster r,Roll
e. Resolution adopted Neuhauser, Perret.
6/1.
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March 2, 1976
It was moved by Vevera and seconded by Balmer to defer
the Resolution Approving Engineering Agreement with the
Architectural Firm of Wehner, Nowysz & Pattschull for Design
Consultation on the College/Dubuque Mall until the agreement
is drawn up. Motion adopted, unanimously.
It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Balmer to adopt
Resolution No. 76-68, recorded in Resolution Book 34, page 85,
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Right-of-way Assurance State-
ment to the State Department of Transportation. Affirmative
roll call vote was unanimous; all Councilmembers present.
lution adopted, 7/0. Reso-
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret to adjourn
the meeting at 10:20 P.M. Motion adopted, unanimously.
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• MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
MARCH 9, 1976
7:30 P.M,
claims is cost of Publishing the following
calendar yearar fo�a • Cumulative t to date proceedings and
Publication is cost date during this
The Iowa Cit $
9th day of March,y City Council met in Re
at the Civic 1976 30 p.M in Regular Session on
Center. ' un 7: the
Foster, Neuhauser. Councilmembers the Council Chambers
Mayor Neuhauser Perret, Selzer, Veveraent: Balmer, deProsse,
presiding. Absent: none.
Mayor week
of March 22nd as
Day; the week 15th Iowa
Coaches Week; and week through 21st as Junior Bowling re
recognition of March 16th throughling
they will n for the
Regina High Boys Basketball as week of
taking part in State competition team, noting
City Clerk in Des Moines.
tion in the minutes ie Stolfus called attention
which should Of Februaryto the
Foster read it was 24th' Page 1, Paragraphcorrec-
that was
go on recordbaspet and secondedby.
objectives". Moved by Balmer and supporting the goals and
following a agenda seconded b
g items and recommendations y Selzer that the
dar be approved and/ adopted as amended: in the
Consent Calen-
Of Reading of minutes of official actions of Council
Cit Clerk' subject to correction, as recommended Y Clerk. mmended beeting
Y the
Minutes of Board of Adjustment, 2/4/76; and Human
Comm., 2/23/76.
Relations
Resolutions:
approvirgRClasstCoLiNo- 76770, book 34, Page 87,
approving
recommended Inc., dba/Magoo,sicense application for
mmended by the Cit ' 206 North Linn, as
Y Clerk.
Correspondence:
Letter from Chairperson, Transit Advisor
gardiny the proposed pass program of
Transit. Referred y Comm. re -
re to the Transit the Iowa City
Ply' Superintendent for
• Purcer rof urban om City Attorney regarding Old
renewal land. Capitol Assoc.
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March 9, 1976
Letter from Iowa City Association of Professional Fire
Fighters requesting permission to hold a Benefit
Ball and to sell tickets for the Ball; referred
to the City Manager's office for reply.
Letter from Iowa City Religious Leaders Association
in support of Mayor's proclamation of Amnesty Week;
referred to the City Manager's office for reply.
Letter from Association of Campus Ministers in support
Of Mayor's proclamation of Amnesty Week; referred to
the City Manager's office for reply.
Motion to approve Financial Summary for January, 1976, sub-
ject to audit, as recommended by the Director of Finance.
The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes:
Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera.
Absent: none.
Moved by deProsse and seconded by Vevera to approve the
• Mayor's appointment of George Mather, 606 Holt, to fill the
vacancy on the Project GREEN Fund Committee, term expiring
March 1, 1979, and Willa Dickens, 3023 E. Court, to fill the
vacancy on the Board of Adjustment, term expiring January 1,
1981. Motion adopted, unanimously.
Public Hearing was held on Disposition of East-West Alley
in Block 92 of the Original Town of Iowa City, Bounded by
Madison, College, Capitol, and Burlington Streets, to the
University of Iowa.
Public Hearing was held on Disposition of Certain Properties
for the Urban Renewal Project as follows: (1) north 1/2 of
Lot 6 and all of Lot 7 in Block 103 (Elderly Housing Project
and City parking lot), (2) east -west alley in Block 84, (3) east -
west alley in Block 83, (4) south 97 feet of north -south alley
in Block 102, (5) west 130 feet of the east -west alley in Block
64, (6) College Street from the easterly line of Capitol Street
to the westerly right-of-way line of Clinton Street, and (7)
Capitol Street from 10 feet south of the southerly r -o -w line
of Burlington Street to the northerly r -o -w line of Court Street.
Moved by deProsse and seconded by Balmer to adopt Reso-
lution No. 76-71, recorded in Resolution Book 34, pages 88 to
90, Setting Public Hearing on March 23, 1976, for Disposal of
e Certain Property in the vicinity of Mall Drive and First Ave.,
to Thomas and Marilyn Alberhasky,
ment concerning the First Avenue Rto complete a previous agree-
ealignment Project. Affirma-
tive roll call vote was unanimous; all Councilmembers present.
Resolution adopted, 7/0.
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March 9, 1976
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer to adopt
Resolution No. 76-72, recorded in Resolution Book 34, page 91,
Approving Architectural Agreement with the Firm of Wehner,
Nowysz, and Pattschull for Design Consultation on College -
Dubuque Mall Design. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser,
Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: deProsse. Resolu-
tion adopted, 6/1.
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer to adopt
Resolution No. 76-73, recorded in Resolution Book 34, page 92,
Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
1977. City Manager Berlin outlined several options being con-
sidered by the State Legislature, and how they might affect
Iowa City. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera,
Balmer, Foster. Nays: deProsse, Perret. Resolution adopted,
5/2.
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer to adjourn
the meeting at 8:00 P.M. Motion adopted, unanimously.
A more detailed and complete description of activities
of Council available in City Clerk's office.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 9, 1976
7:30 P.M.
The Iowa City City Council met in Regular Session on the
9th day of March, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers
at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse,
Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: none.
Mayor Neuhauser presiding.
Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed March 22nd as Iowa Agriculture
Day; the week of March 15th through 21st at Junior Bowling
Coaches Week; and week of March 16th through 20th as week of
recognition for the Regina High Boys Basketball team, noting
they will be taking part in State competition in Des Moines.
City Clerk Abbie Stolfus called attention to the correc-
which
tion in the minutes of February 24th, page 1, paragraph 4,
Foster sthatdCouncil lgowon recoras dssupporting
and seconded by
objectives". It was moved b the goals and
and second
that the following agenda itemsaand rrecommendationsyinether
Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended:
• Reading of minutes of official actions of Council meeting
of 2/24/76, subject to correction, as recommended by
the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Board of Adjustment,
2/4/76; Human Relations Comm., 2/23/76.
Resolutions:
Consider Resolution No. 76-70, book 34, page 87,
approving Class C Liquor License application for
Magoo's, Inc., dba/Magoo's, 206 North Linn, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Correspondence:
Letter from Chairperson, Transit Advisory Comm.,
regarding the proposed pass program of the Iowa City
Transit. Referred to the Transit Superintendent for
reply.
Letter from City Attorney regarding Old Capitol Assoc.
Purchase of urban renewal land.
Letter from Iowa City Association of Professional Fire
Fighters requesting permission to hold a Benefit Ball
• and to sell tickets for the Ball; referred to the
City Manager's office for reply.
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March 9, 1976
Letter from Iowa City Religious Leaders Association
in support of Mayor's proclamation of Amnesty Week;
referred to the City Manager's office for reply.
Letter from Association of Campus Ministers in support
of Mayor's proclamation of Amnesty Week; referred to
the City Manager's office for reply.
Motion to approve Financial Summary for January, 1976, sub-
ject to audit, as recommended by the Director of Finance.
The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes:
Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera.
Absent: none.
It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Vevera to approve
the Mayor's appointment of George Mather, 606 Holt, to fill the
vacancy on the Project GREEN Fund Committee, term expiring
March 1, 1979, and Willa Dickens, 3023 E. Court, to fill the
vacancy on the Board of Adjustment, term expiring January 1,
1981. Motion adopted, unanimously.
• Councilman Balmer questioned if any Council action was re-
quired on the memo from the City Manager regarding University
Heights. City Manager Berlin responded that a meeting would be
held at the Staff level. Balmer also asked if there was any
input on the Joint Law Enforcement Facility. Mr. Berlin re-
ported on one meeting held, one proposed, and an informal dis-
cussion will be held with Council, on March 22nd.
City Manager Berlin noted the Area Legislators will hold a
meeting at 9:30 on March 13th in the Auditorium at the Library.
Public Hearing was held on Disposition of East-West Alley
in Block 92 of the Original Town of Iowa City, Bounded by Madison,
College ,Capitol, and Burlington Streets, to the University of
Iowa. Mr. Berlin explained the area involved was immediately
adjacent to the Lindquist Center. There being no others present
to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Public Hearing was held on Disposition of Certain Properties
for the Urban Renewal Project as follows: (1) north 1/2 of
Lot 6 and all of Lot 7 in Block 103 (Elderly Housing Project
and City parking lot), (2) East -west alley in Block 84, (3) East -
west alley in Block 83, (4) South 97 feet of north -south alley
in Block 102, (5) West 130 feet of the east -west alley in Block
641 (6) College Street from the easterly line of Capitol Street
to the westerly right-of-way line of Clinton Street, and (7)
Capitol Street from 10 feet south of the southerly r -o -w line
of Burlington Street to the northerly r -o -w line of Court Street.
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March 9, 1976
Councilwoman deProsse called attention to the inclusion of
the City owned parking lot in Item 1, noting it is not in the
urban renewal project. The City Manager advised it could
be deleted. There being no others present to speak, the
Mayor declared the hearing closed.
It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Balmer to
adopt Resolution No. 76-71, recorded in Resolution Book 34,
pages 88 to 90, Setting Public Hearing on March 23, 1976,
for Disposal of Certain Property in the vicinity of Mall
Drive and First Ave., to Thomas and Marilyn. Alberhasky, to
complete a previous agreement concerning the First Avenue
Realignment Project. Affirmative roll call vote was unani-
mous; all Councilmembers present. Resolution adopted, 7/0.
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer to adopt
Resolution No. 76-72, recorded in Resolution Book 34, page 91,
Approving Architectural Agreement with the Firm of Wehner,
Nowysz, and Pattschull for Design Consultation on College -
Dubuque Mall Design. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser,
Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: deProsse. Resolution
• adopted, 6/1.
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer to adopt
Resolution No. 76-73, recorded in Resolution Book 34, page 92,
Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
1977. City Manager Berlin outlined several options being con-
sidered by the State Legislature, and how they might affect
Iowa City. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera,
Balmer, Foster. Nays: deProsse, Perret. Resolution adopted,
5/2.
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer to adjourn
the meeting at 8:00 P.M. Motion adopted, unanimously.
City Clerk
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Mayor
=ark w:.;Tissioners
e. the purchase of land as an addit`o^. to Hickory Hill Park
There is a large parcel of land due east of Hickory Hill Park
w..ich is now for sale. It consists
directly' P thirteen acres
ad'o�r.in the of approximately
park. (See attached map) It is owned b '.':'��..
`ei=;.ts Inc. E Y dsor
(Eugene Schiaegel, Phil Willis and Richard Orr) and the
price is 70,000 dollars. All dealings would be through
. 6chlaegel. 'here are many concerned citizens who would like to
see this land purchased by the city as an addition to :iickory Hill
Pari.. There ade
several arguments in favor of this proposal.
1/ ne proPer!y -U.
s zoned t13. This means tI,at, if manned torr
al ec c-,
co ,
d be built on this
_ ...ven she allowance of E,000
feet per single family dwelling would still all for approx.-
to be built. Hickory Hill is a nature park. A art_
_ ectiy Next To it would be extremely detri-menta! To its na;,„_al
"lel+•. .�! .
<, -'I•e city cemetary will eventually need to be extended and the
extension will be into the .dorthwest side of the park.
_e•u land were purchased, -
".e lo:;s of the other land to the ce-
c
not be felt so severely.
,l, apartments are built, the obuiouZl
- - y non-absorbents;parrin�
-0-s and buildings would increase tA,e run-off into
:Rajgta n ,.6 (see t`us increasingthe faood hazard. I+
- this area is developed, the City Might eventually find it
:.acessary to build or extend some roads to
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accomodate the increases
The cost of land purchase and road construction could be
,.voided by leaving the land undeveloped.
:'here is a need for a nature center in Hickory Hill. It could
_ossioly be built on this new land.
""other possibility would be to plant the area and make an arboretun.
7i ':here is a great deal of wildlife on this land now which would
3e driven further into the interior of the park if the land were dev-
o:���. A large undeveloped buffer zone
-�� , as opposed to apartments,
-S bettar 1or the interior of the park.
■
u') The recreation value of this section cannot be underestimated.
People now us -e it as an extension of the park for hiking, cross
country skiing, sledding etc. It would be a great loss to every
citizen who uses the park to have this land gobbled up by apartments.
9) hickory Hill is NOT a neighborhood park as are some others in
the city. It is a unique in Iowa City and as such, ased by
people from all areas of the city.
13) unlike other parks in Iowa City, it is probable that after the
in'ixiAL purchase, -it will be unnecessary to put any money into the
development of the area.
11) hickory :ill Park is unique in Iowa City.
expand it should not be passed up in favor of further development
of land already owned by the city, a will always be possible to
build a tennis court on a piece of land already owned. It will not
always be possible to acquire such a lovely addition to a park already
being encroached upon on several sides. When the bulldozers arrive
and the apartments go up it will be too late.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION '
MARCH 22, 1976
1:30 P.M.
The Iowa City City Council met in informal session on
the 22nd day of March, 1976, at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Vevera,
Foster, Balmer, Neuhauser, Selzer, Perret. Absent: deProsse.
Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber, Plastino.
Mayor Neuhauser presiding.
The Mayor announced that the first item on the agenda would
be discussion of the agenda items for the 23rd. The City Mana-
ger advised that the grading mentioned in item 4.a. had been
taken care of. For item 4.c.1., he advised that a Sign Commit-
tee is reviewing the sign ordinance. Council discussed bid-
ding procedure and use of local competent firms for subcon-
tracting; optional bid for light plugs on Washington Street
contract, and traffic signal installation. Signal installa-
tion will be discussed at the formal meeting on the 23rd. The
problems connected with the sewer for Item #17, Alberhasky
property, were pointed out, the City Manager noting if there
is no easement, the City should acquire one. The number of
bidders and amounts of bids were requested for Item #12, Park
Road Bridge Deck Repair Project. Councilman Vevera advised
that he would bring up reconsideration of the funding for the
City Park Zoo at the formal meeting. The reason for the park
employees' trip to Wichita was explained. They will be manu-
facturing wooden playground equipment, and the process used
at Wichita was demonstrated. The City Manager advised that
an item for next week's agenda would be Jaycees Trashbag Project.
The next agenda item was discussion of the Joint Law En-
forcement Center. The Mayor noted that after the presentation,
the Council could decide on their commitment. Architect Dick
Pattschull introduced partners Roland Wehner and Bill Nowysz.
They have prepared a proposal for the County Supervisors, which
has been approved, the bond issue is proposed for the June pri-
mary ballot, and the County is asking the City to join in. He
pointed out the features on each floor of the proposal, and
presented a pamphlet with information. There would be 170 park-
ing spaces; the policy for their use has not been decided. He
called attention to the difference in square footage in the
present Court House, 25,000 square feet, and 160,250 square
feet in their proposal. Of the total building, 258 is for
circulation and 508 is planned for parking. Two more stories
could be added. Of the shared areas, 708 would be for police
and 308 for County. The previous study information was used,
except that the administrative areas were included in this pro-
posal. One question discussed was the role of the supervisors
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in the contractual arrangements concerning the operating ex-
penses of the building, and contractual operations, the real
operations; and it was the City Manager's understanding that
the Supervisors will have no part to play in those two matters,
at least in negotiations. They will be negotiated between the
two departments. Pattschull pointed out that they were in-
vestigating having a separate party be involved with running
the area concerning records and communications. The interim
plan for the sheriff's department would be to build a ware-
house -type structure on the Maintenance Shop grounds, at a cost
of $150,000, use it for 24 months, and after the Joint Building
is ready, use this interim building as a storage building.
Architect Parrish arrived. Pattschull noted that it is possible
to include a firing range at a later date; the issue is unre-
solved between the Police Department and the Sheriff.
On the handout, page 12, the area and cost distribution
analysis was outlined. Pattschull pointed out that assuming
708 City use of consolidated functions (County, $385,551 for
6,638 s.f. and City, $652,280 for 11,900 s.f.), and the fair
share based on assessed valuations would be the County 50.8328,
and the City 49.1688, $510,280; there is an imbalance of
$142,000, and proposed the procedure for the City to pick up
• the imbalance would be by paying $1,000 a month for 20 years.
The City Manager pointed out the current pending legislation
which might change the percentage breakdown and the imbalance
would run the other way.
The maintenance costs for the City would be $26,775 a year.
Page 13 depicted the project cost comparisons and advantages
over phased construction by a single project. The number of
base radios was discussed, as was the capacity of the County
for a seven million dollar bond issue. They are consulting
their bond counsel now, and will have an answer next week.
The City Manager reported that in his opinion the layout
is workable and sensible, the proposal is viable in the long
run. Not totally resolved are the financing and cont,:actuai
arrangements as to the operating costs and operations of the
building. Parrish explained that the 708 use of the joint
facility was figured on the size of the departments, and does
not include the detention areas. It was noted that this bond
issue would not affect the City's bonding capacity, and it was
also pointed out that this proposal would not take any property
off the tax rolls. In answer to a question, the City Manager
replied that the community would obtain better law enforcement,
but would be paying more money for it. Also this would prob-
ably not save staffing. Reasons for doing this project would
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include a benefit in
is the alternative?"
for June is that each
costs and interest.
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Council Discussion
March 22, 1976
efficiency and consideratio:i of, ,What
The reason the referendum is proposed
Year's delay will increase construction
costsThetCouncil asked the City Manager for a
,is of how this gWil I w and with shared comparison of
impact the Citacilities, and for an analy-
c900e00ncluded for equipment. These budget- There
/$500,000. will probablywere no
improvement There were no costs added be between
Count • for the parking, for Public for land
Y proceeded with P elevators; for
would have all of this facility for their own � as
if the
Manager noted uncertaintiesese nof involved use, they
and City budgets, the impactnforYbothhe City
the Fire DepartmentCOuncil discussed alternatives the County
the County had the It was the consensus of the concerning
no that It
s blessing to Council that
sell. this will make the other Cit go ahead. It was
Additional citizens will be added bond
mittee appointed issues harder to
to be read y April the Supervisors. Thetbondewordinens Com -
Y b A ril g will have
for the June primary.
Mr. Sidney Huntley was present to discuss
Bicentennial Program. He requested an a
$100.00 to the Iowa City
tions pay for printing of appropriation of another
from Council. Mr. Huntleprograms. There were _
each day from A Y outlined the activitiesgforc
for all those helping
19th through 25th. He noted a
Iowa Citians fl ping in the programs. He was appreciation
Zelenka will bey their flags all the Bicentennial Week.
that
tions. in charge of all the PublicityJulie
It was suggested that Mayors from surounding _
ties proclaim the mmunica-
tided the week as Bicentennial Week. Council alsoude-
as ed y would not have a Council meeting
not be in competition with the a O° April 20th, so
unless there is an emergency program
Mondayy situation, g am for that evening,
their bells rfor it is planned that At the beginning
a two -minute all the churches will ring
that the money requested Period. The Cit
hauser commented would be appropriated. Manager noted
one that this was a ppTOPriated. Mayor Neu -
was looking forward to the weekemendous program and every-
one
was suggested that the finance staff overtime
on the budget should be recognized, working
It was moved by Vevera and seconded b
executive session for discussion of
Commission Y Ferret to go into
and to the Johnson County to the Airport
Sion, y Regional Planning Commis_
Upon
ed " call Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret
voted aye". Motion carried, 6 0, deProsse
Meeting adjourned / Selzer,
4:30 P.M. absent.