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Home My WebLink About1976-09-28 Council minutesMINUTES OF OFFICIAL;ACTIONS OF COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 28, 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 $ - The Iowa City City Council, regular session, 9/2876, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. -Present:>- Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Perret (7:35.P.M.) Absent: none. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Dr, Robt. Dryer, 15 - 7th -Ave., and Mr. Lowell Cross, 1705 Glendale Rd._, appeared re: their letter of 9%22 %76 con- cerning traffic problems on .7th & Glendale. Discussion by area residents & staffwassuggested. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed 9/27 - 10/1/76 as Rape Aware- ness'& Prevention Week., Mayor Neuhause'r'also proclaimed -10/3 -- 10/10/76 as; Employ the HandicappedWeek. Brad Meyers,,PUSH Chairman,appeared,concerning handicapped accessibility in reference to a proposed building code change, and -a 'report on City -owned buildings. , Moved by Foster, 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 9-14-76,,subject to correction,'"'as recommended by the City 'Clerk. Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: Housing Comm. - 9/1/76; -.Library Bd. of Trustees; - 9/9/76;- P & Z Comma 9/16/76. Permit Res. as recommended by the City Clerk, -recorded in Res. Book 36: .Res. #76-346, p. 447, approving: Class C Beer Permit, Watt's Food Market; 1603 Muscatine -Ave.; Res. #76-347, page 448, approving Class C;Liquor License, Jimbo's Lounge, 1210 Highland Ct.; and Res. #76-348 page 449, approving Cigarette Permits. Correspondence: Mr. & Mrs. R. Dryer .& Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Cross, re: hazardous traffic, 7th Ave. „& GlendaleRd., referred to City Mgr.; Mr_ Tom Muller, Mgr. o£ Sei£erts, re: permission for covered opening.,in sidewalk, referred to Public works and Legal Dept. for recommendation; O. J. &-Miriam Gingerich, re: zoning change,,,referred to Dept. of Comm_ Dnv_- n,- TAT-- Page 2 Official Actions September 28, 1976 transporting school children, referred to Trans it`Supt e .; City Atty. Hayek to Dr. J. M. ,Mariner, re: -.Asst. City Atty. Kushnir;` Ruth Roesch, re: elderly and handicapped housing, --referred to .Dept. of Comm. Dev. Motions on recommendations from Planning & Zoning Comm.:` Set public hrgs. on 10-19-76, 7:30 P.M., at-the.Civic Center, for the application submitted by American College Testing Program, 'Inc. -to rezone tract of land from " to ORP; application submitted by FrantRIA z Const: -Co, to rezone tract of land from R1A"to R1B'and R2; and an appli- cation for Planned Area Development of Orchard Court. Resolutions: Res`. #76-349, page 450,, Accepting Work for FY 76 San. Landfill Excavation'Proj• done by Gordon Russell, Inc. - Motions: Motion approving applications from N.W. Bell Telephone for underground const. on Hwy. #1 r -o -w near Howard Johnson's. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimou present. s, all Councilmembers Council discussed the prel. plat of Village Green So. Comm. Dev. Dir. Kraft explained the plat. Several Council - members felt the City should have an easement on the 40' strip_ for the bicycle trail rather_-t8an owning'it_because.of`main- tenance responsibility. Patt Cain, P & Z member,.appeared.i After further discussion, it was moved by Foster,' seconded by - deProsse,;to defer approval of Village Green So.;;precondedl. t for one week £or discussion at informal session on' - Parks & Rec. Comm.'s recommendation. Motion 'carried,:7/0. `Staff was directed to communicate with the developer.; Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt.RES:4,76 350, as recorded in Res. Book 36, -,page 451,;APPROVING 'PREL. PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF PART OF TOWNCREST ADDN., PT- 4 - TRACT C. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous all Councilmembers present. ; Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt: . #76- RES 351; as recorded in Res. Book` -36, pages 452-3, APPROVING:PREL. & FINAL PLAT OF,HAMM'S FIRST ADDN. Affirmative roll call vote- was unanimous; all Councilmembers present. Mayor Neuhauser announced the Comm. on Community Needs has one vacancy, ,term expiring 3/31/77. Council will make the , appointment on 11/2/76, ,Moved by Mayor Neuhauser, seconded Page 3 Official Actions September 281976 by Selzer, to appoint Russ Mishak, 33 Norwood Circle, -and Alan Horowitz, 1132 Wylde Green Rd., to -the -United Action for -Youth -Board. Motion carried, unanimously, ted Mayor-Neuhauser noted the Revenue Sharing Bill had pass- ed the Conference Comm, today and would be presented'to the House and Senate soon. Councilmembers discussed the problem - caused by, the Police Dept.'s discontinuance of writing tick-- ets on people parking on private propert Y- Councilman. -Selzer requested this matter be an informal meetin Monday, Oct. 4. There were no Council objectionsda item for Councilman Foster complimented Press -Citizen reporter Mark Rohner on his two recent articles, on ur an renewal. He also expressed appreciation to City +Atty. Hayek for; his letter in reply to a letter, to --the editor. Councilman Perret State announced he would be attending the Housing and Comm. Dev. Prog. meeting in Dubuque on 9/29._- 10/l and stated -he would report later. Councilwoman tdonr9/29 announced she would attend the Trans. Comm. meeting in Was ington, D.C., on 10/1'to assist in drafting policy for the Nat. League of Cities. Moved by deProsse, seconded by .Vevera, that 'ORD. n76-2809, as recorded in Ord. Book 10, pages,39-40,.,AMENDING ORD: --6-280 WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF AND VATS CLUB LIQUOR LICENSE (bylaws), be Passed OF A CLASS 'A. PRI - Roll call Ayes:. Neuhauser,`Perret passed and `adopted. Foster. Nays: Balmer. Selzer, Vevera, deProsse, Ord. 6/1.' After`City Atty._Hayek stated neither of the, Bryn Mawr Ords. would require an extraordinary; majority 'vote, Foster moved and Selzer seconded that the orm amending e,.FosteZoning rd. N°' 2238 by changing the use regulations of several guousti parcels of land so. of Bryn Mawr Heights 7 contiguous. idered i R3, and R1Bfrom R1A to _Zones be consand given first vote for passage. Motion passed. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, Foster, Neuhauser. Ferret, Selzer, Nays:' dePro consideration Passed, 6/1. sse. First Moved ing Zoning by S 2238 elzer, seconded by Vevera, that the ord. amend acre tract of land in BrynaMawrgHtse'use regulations Ofa 20.3` Zone be considered and Add.£rom R1A'tto R1B tive roll call vote wasunanimous vote for 'passage. Affirma- First consideration all Councilmembers present. , and Selzer seconded,passed, 7/0,- Councilman Foster moved, withdrawingto receive_the;petition from-'objecaors their -names from the original petition .and :make it a part o£ public record. Motion passed, unanimously'ake - September.28, 1976 Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, to amend the Res. Modifying the Urban Renewal Plan for Proj. Iowa -R-14 by.'add- = Ing a new provision, following part f at the top of page 4, which should read: "g, deleting in its entirety the provi- Sion which begins, 'Provide for the closing of Dubuque'St. from College ..' and inserting in its place the following provision Provide for the closing of Dubuque St. from College St. to the alley between College and Burlington Sts." Motion carried, 7/0. This amendment1wi11:allow access to the Hawkeye_Bank. Bob Welsh, 2526 MayfieldRd., appeared concern ing'not allowing tax-exempt institutions to lease,, space 'above, the 2nd floor of bldg- in U.R. Plan. After extensive dis- cussion, Council came to the, consensus to have the City.-Atty. `- investigate the tax ramifications of Teasing property to tax- exempt institutions. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster,. to adopt RES #76-.352, as recorded in Res. °Book `36, pages 454- ' 460, MODIFYING THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR PROJ.`I011A R-14. .. Affirmative roll.call -vote Was unanimous, -all Councilmembers present. Moved by Foster, _seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. -#76., 353, as recorded in Res. Book 36, page 461:>APPROVING THE'TbFF.ICIAL FY 76 STREET FINANCE REPORT. Affirmativeroll' call vote was unanimous, all Councilmembers_present. Moved by Selzer, secondedby deProsse, to adopt RES'. #76 354, as .recorded in Res. Book 36, page 462-3,- AMENDING RES. NO. 73-148 BY ALTERING THE MEMBERSHIP OF :THE :RIVERFRONT.c6MM. , (from -7 to 11) FOR THE CITY OF IOWA 'CITY,`IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous,, all Councilmembers;present: Moved by Balmer, seconded -by Foster, to adopt RES. ''#76- 355,<as recorded in Res. Book 36, page 464,.AMENDING RES. - 76_238, PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS MANUAL (overtime cnm- ' MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 14, 1976 7:30 P.M. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulativecostto:.date during this calendarear' or said ,publication publication is:$ The Iowa City City Council met in regular session on 9/14/76,'7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center: Councilmembers- present were: Balmer, deProsse,:Foster, Neuhauser,Perret, Selzer. Absent: Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser"presiding:: .-.. Atty. Pat White appeared requesting addition of Class C Beer & Liquor License for Ambrose, Inc., dba/Foxhole, and Dancing Permit for Moody Blue, to the Consent Agenda.. Ken Murphy,`1015 E. Burlington, outlined problems=concerning the signal lights with the sun shining-from.behind:: He. also pointed out problems relating to the bicycle.'paths.turning movements on Jefferson and'Market:`where they.intersect with Glendale Road and Rochester Ave. These were referred to the City Mgr. for report. Chris Buchanan appeared requesting addition'�of Class B Beer permit and"Sunday:Sales permit -for-: Ken's Pizza Parlor to the Consent Agenda. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed Citizenship: Day for Sept. 17, 1976, and Constitution Week, Sept: 17th through Sept. -:23, 1976. Councilman Balmer requested that"Item:4'.d L';letter from Iowa City/Johnson County Arts Council -.regarding; -finan- cial -assistance from the City, be deleted : from: the Consent,,, Calendar and set for informal discussion with JCAC. Moved;:: by Foster, seconded by Selzer that the following agenda items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be approvediand/ or adopted as amended: Reading of minutes of official--actions-ofregular Council meeting of 8/31/76, subject to correction, -as -recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning: and,Zoning: Comm., 9/2/76; United Action for Youth, 8/31/76; Human Relations Commission meeting of.8/23/76 & 9/2/76;. -Public Library Board of Trustees, 8/26/76; Comm. on Community,_ Needs, 9/1/76. Permit Resolution, as recommended by the City Clerk as recorded in Res. Book -#36: Res::z#76-318, pager392; ap- proving Class C Liquor License:,application,for.-'James Strabala dba/Deadwood-Tavern, M.Clinton:Street Mail;a::;: Res. #76-319, page 393, approving Cigarette Permits;._;' Res. #76-320, page 394, approving Dancing, Permit-.for.i;:-b • Page 2 official Actions September 14, 1976 K.C.'s Marquette Club, 328 E. Washington St.; Res. #76- .321, page 395, approving refund.of Cigarette Permi for 'Sheller -Globe Corp.; Res. #76-322, page 396, approving:, Class C Beer & Liquor License for Ambrose, in_c._,;dba/., Fox Hole, 1200 S. Gilbert Ct.; Res. #76-323, page 397, approving Dancing Permit for:.;Ambrose, Inc.,:lba/Moody Blue, 1200 S. Gilbert Ct.; Res. ,#76-324,,page:398 ap- .proving -Class B Beer -Permit;.and'_.Res.-#76-325, page -.399, Sunday Sales Permit for Ken's Pizza;Parlor,.1950 Lower_ Muscatine Rd. Correspondence: From.Iowa.City/Johnson County Arts::Council,regard ing use of.modules, referred to,-!the,City_Mgr!s.. office for reply; from Joe Gradish regarding High-; , way::218, referred to theDepartment of Public,Works;, for reply,. Upon roll call Balmer,.deProsse, Foster,: Perret,.Neuhauser,,; Selzer voted "aye." Motion carried„.6/0,,Vevera absent., _ Moved by Foster, seconded.by Balmer,-to,adopt RES.;.476- 326,.recorded in Res. Book 36,,pages,400 408H, APPROVING_THEr PETITION FOR SEVERING TERRITORY FROM THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PETITION-FOR-ANNEXING;TERRITORY TO -THE CITY;OF CORALVILLE. Roll,. -call.: .Ayes:: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer. ;Res. adopted,.6/0,;Vevera absent.. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, that,the,•ORD AMENDING ORD. NO. 2605 (5.24.9 AND 5.24.10, MUNICIPAL,CODE)-, WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF AND RENEWAL OF A CLASS'A PRIVATE CLUB.LIQUOR LICENSE be considered and,givenfirst vote.for passage. Commissioner Matsumato,appeared,,concern- ing this matter. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser,.Perret, Selzer, Balmer, deProsse. First consideration given, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Foster, seconded.by Perret, to set,public;hear- ing`10/5/76 at 7:30,P,M. at the Civic;Center to.rezone.a tract of land submitted by Heritage Systems from R3A to PC.,; Motion carried, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Perret, seconded:by Foster,,to set_.a public hear- ing 10/5/76�at 7:30;P.M, at thel,Civic,Center,to,;rezonefthree parcels of.a tract -,of land submitted--by,,Plum,Grove Acres, Inc. (Court Hill -Scott -Blvd. Addn:�, Pt.::5),from;RlA.to_.,R1B. Motion carried, 6/0, Vevera absent.- 0 0 Page 3 Official Actions September 14, 1976 'Moved by Selzer, seconded by::deProsse,,to.adopt RES. #76-327, recorded in Res. Book 36, page:.409,:APPROVING THE,,. PREL. PLAT OF WOODLAND -,HILLS ADDN. :,Roll -call:': Ayes:: Neu-, hauser,=Perret :Selzer, Balmer, deProsse,-Foster.,.Res.;a.- adopted, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES.06 328, -recorded in Res..Book 36, pages 410-411F, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF.WOODLAND HILLS ADDN. Roll call: Ayes:" Perret,;Sel- zer,.Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Res. adopted,;6/0,. Vevera absent. Moved by Balmer,:seconded by.Selzer, to adopt RES.?;#76- 329, recorded in Res.`.Book 36, on pages::412-413C, APPROVING AUDITOR'S PLAT..NO. 29 .(Woodland Hills Addn.). ...Roll call:• Ayes: Selzer, Balmer, deProsse,-Foster, Neuhauser,-.Perret._ Res. adopted, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by:Selzer,"seconded by deProsse, to setpublic_:hear- ing+10/5/76.at_;7:30 P.M. at the Civic_Center on the Planned .. Area Dev. for:A.& H Apartments. Motion carried,_6/0,.:Vevera_, absent. Moved-by!Selzer,.,seconded by:Balmer;toadopt the ;RES. APPROVING THE.PREL. PLAT OF EASTDALE:MALL.:: Attorney Hayek ;: pointed out -that adoption.could not.bermade conditional -,upon, the conformance to requirements of,the proposed tree ordinance, and that the question of the Large Scale Non -Residential Dev. for Lot 13:would notcome before_.P&Z untili;the..building:Apermit is applied for.- Dennis Saeugling, Hawkeye.Engr.-,.P&Z Chrmn. Bob-Ogeson; and Comm:-`Dev. Dir..Kraft werei'present for dis. cussion.o Moved by deProsse, seconded.:by..Perret:that;the;:mo-:. tion to adopt:.the Res. be tabled ,for one..week.."Upon roll:call deProsse, Neuhauser, and Perret voted_;"aye°-,'motion nota77 dopted, 3/3, Balmer, Foster, Selzer, voting "no", Vevera ab- sent: Roll call was taken..on the ,original :motion to -.,adopt the:Res.'Balmer", Fosters and Selzer votedj"aye";-.deProsse;': Neuhauser;` ands:Perret:voted "no"', Vevera absent. Motion not adopted, '3/3._:Councilman Selzer:,requestedS:that:the Resc be;: added to the agenda for next -week.- There;.were!no objections. Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to set public hear- ing 10/5/76 at 7:30 P.M: at the:.Civic Center,on an ord.f,amend- ing Ord. No. 2238, the Zoning Ord. ofolowa":>City,`;by establish- ing ^regulations for -the ',planting':of'trees>withiritIowa-City,,,: by establishing Section 8.10.40'. :Motion.;carriedy 5/1,-,,Vevera absent. There were no objections by Council to consider the RES. ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY PLAN - TREE PLANTING - AS PART OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF IOWA CITY when the three corresponding tree ordinances are adopted. Page 4 ® 0 Official Actions September 14, 1976 Moved by deProsse, seconded -by.:Perret,>to-:set a:_public hearing. 10/5/76 -at 7:30 P.M,:at:the Civic Center: .1 an ord,._ amending,Ord. No, 2584, the.Forestryl0rd. of:`Iowa7City; by:t,., repealing Sect: 3,38.8.A and'3.38.11A(3) of the Forestry,:Ord: and establishing new sections in lieu.:thereof.; Motion carried, 5/1, Vevera absent, Moved by deProsse hear , seconded by Foster to set a:public al powers for for the 5/76 at -7:3' P.M,'on an ord, establishing.;addition- Vevera absent. Board of Adjustment. Motion carried,:�5/1,< Mayor Neuhauser announced that there was -,a vacancy on the -Board` -of Appeals which term. . that the -newspaper be given notends::12/31/76y:requested make theice:and advised':Council wou`�appointment on 10/19/76, Id Moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer to increase the City Clerk's salary to equal the negotiated':raise!allowed other employees and in accordance withthe figures-provided:'by;the: City Manager. Motion carried,.6/0, :Veveraabsent:. Moved by Perret, seconded by deProsse, that RES. #76-330, recorded in Res: -Book 36, pages .414-418 „ AUTHORIZING_EXE6-330 OF LEASE WITH THE JOHNSON:CO. AGRICULTURAL.ASSN.°:be approved; Ro11=-call: `Ayes: 'Balmer, deProsse,:Foster, Neuhauser-1 Perret, Selzer. Res, adopted, 6/0,-Vevera:absent. Moved`by Selzer, seconded by .Balmer, to approve RES., #76- 331, asrecordedin Res. Book 36,.,pages.419-422,,AUTHORIZING, THE MAYOR=TO,EXECUTE A.MEMORANDUM7OF. UNDERSTANDING:WITH:THE,•„ JOHNSON CO:'SOIL=CONSERVATION DIST,,i Roll•call: ,;Ayes:;:der Prosser Foster, Neuhauser, a Perret, Selzer,.'Balmer:_.:. adopted, 6/0, Veverabsent: •Res. Moved.by dePr #76-332, osse, seconded by:.Perret,.to,approve RES, recorded"in Res..Book-.36,::pages:423-425;::AUTHORIZING THECITYOF IOWA,CITY TO LEASE-:•CERTAIN,,PREMISESiFROM. APT: ASSOC-::FOR THE PURPOSE OF: MARK, -..IV,. PROVIDING,AN.!AFTER-SCHOOL_-ELEM, REC.=PROD :: Roll,call:;.'Ayes:: deProsse,Foster- Neuhauser;;:, Perret, Selzer, Balmer. Res, adopted, 6/0, Vevera absent, Moved by Perret, seconded•by Foster, to:approve RES: #76_ -333; 'recorded. in: Res. Book 36, page;:426-,,;AMENDING„BUDGET_;AU,THORI- oll call:- NO :76-238 FOR THE:DEPT., DEV.:_PERSONNEL: Roll call Ayes:-�.Foster,rNeuhausery Perret; Sel.._PE SONNEL, deProsse, Res, adopted, 6/0, Vevera absent, Page 5 Official Actions September 14, 1976 Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to approve RES. #76-334, as recorded in Res. Book 36, page 427, AUTHORIZING NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR PURCHASE OF TWENTY TRANSIT COACHES IN THREE SEPARATE DIVISIONS, AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUB- LISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS for October 29, 1976, at 11:00 A.M. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Res. approved, 6/0, Vevera absent. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 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 r1 U n U COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 14, 1976 7:30 P.M. The Iowa City City Council met in regular session on the 14th day:,of September, 1976,,at 7:30 P.M, in.the Council Chambers at the; Civic Center. -Councilmembers, pre sent were: Balmer,.deProsse, Foster,.Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer. Absent: Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Attorney Pat White appeared requesting addition of a Class C Beer & Liquor License for Ambrose „ Inc.,-dba/Foxhole, 1200 S. Gilbert Ct., and a Dancing Permit for Moody Blue, 1200 S..Gilbert Ct., to the Consent Agenda. Ken ---,Murphy, 1015 E. Burlington, outlined problems concerning the signal lights with the sun shininq from behind. He also pointed out problems -relating to..the bicycle paths„turning movements on:Jefferson and Market where they, intersect with"Glendale Road -and -Rochester Ave. These were referred to.the City Mana- ger for report back: Chris Buchanan appeared requesting addi- tion of a Class B Beer permit and -Sunday Sales permit for Ken's Pizza Parlor, 1950 Lower Muscatine Ave., to,the Consent Agenda. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed Citizenship Day for September 17,.1976; and. "Constitution Week, September:17th through Sep- tember 23, 1976. Councilman Balmer requested that Item 4.d.1., letter from Iowa City/Johnson County Arts Council regarding financial as- sistance from the City, be deleted from.the,Consent Calendar and set for informal discussion with JCAC. It was moved by Foster and seconded:by Selzer 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 August 31, 1976, subject to correction 'as'; recommended by the City Clerk Minutes'.of Boards and Commissions:Iowa City'Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of,September 2;'1976;` United Action for Youth` me'eting'bf`August 31, 1976;.Human Relations Commission meeting of..August 23,,.1976, and Sept. 2;, Iowa City Public :Library Board of! :Trustees„meet- ing.of August 26, 1976; Committee on.c6mmunity Needs . meeting -of Sept. 1, 1976. Permit Resolutions, as recommended:,by the City Clerk as recorded in Res. Book #36c Page 2'Council-Activities :September 14, 1976 Resolution #76-318, page 392, approving Class C Liquor License application for James Lee Strabala dba/Deadwood Tavern, -M Clinton Street Mall;: Reso- lution #76-319, page 393, approving Cigarettes Permits; Resolution #76-320, page394,`•approving Dancing Permit for Knights,of Columbus Building Assoc, dba/Marquette` Club, 328 E.'Washington•St:;-- Resolution #76-321, page 395, approving refund of Cigarette Permit to Canteen Food &'Vending -Service for sales at Sheller--Globe-Corp ; Resolution -#76-'. 322, page 396, approving Class C -Beer -'&Liquor License for Ambrose, Inc.','dba/Fox Hole, 1200_S.. Gilbert Ct.; Resolution #76-323, page.•397,i-approv- ing Dancing Permit for Ambrose, Inc:,'-dba/Moody•-? Blue, 1200 S. Gilbert Ct.; Resolution #76 -324 -,I -page 398, approving Class:B Beer Permit for Ken's:P.izza Parlor, -:1950 Lower Muscatine Rd Resolution #76 325, page 399, approving Class B'Beer, -Sunday.-Sales Permit for Ken's Pizza 'Parlor,' -1950 Lower Muscatine Rd. Correspondence: Letter from Iowa City/Johnson'County Arts Council• regarding use of modules, referred to the City.. Manager's office for reply. Letter from Joe Gradish regarding Highway,218, re- ferred to the Department of Public Works for reply: Upon roll call Balmer, deProsse, Foster,-Perret,- Neuhauser,; Selzer voted "aye." Motion carried;:6/0`, Vevera absent.., It was moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to -adopt RESOLUTION_'76-326,-as recorded in Res. Book 36,`'pages`'400- 408H, APPROVING THE PETITION FOR SEVERING' TERRITORY FROM THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND' AUTHORIZING EXECUTION,OF'PETITION FOR_ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, IOWA. Roll call: `;Ayes:. deProsse,` Foster,`Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer.` Resolution adopted,;6/0,'with'Vevera absent It was*moved.by Perret,` seconded by`-dePross6- that=the ORDINANCE AMENDING: ORDINANCE' NO: 2605,l5: 24':9` AND= 5:-24`:'10, MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE'CITY OF IOWA "CITY''R ',"IOWA)'WITH-ESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF AND RENEWAL OF A'CLASS'A PRIVATE.CLUB LIQ- UOR LICENSE be considered and given - first vote for passage.Com- missioner Matsumato appeared`concerning'this'matter. 'Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer,'Balmer; de- Prosse. First consideration given, 6/0, with Vevera absent. 0 Page 3 It Public he as moved by post Council Activities September 14, 1976 Center, on on October e5' seconded by Perret /0• wit(Herit (Heritage Square)of land:submittedP•M',atothe tCivic" S,1976 ystems a tract Vevera absent,from R3A.to PC. bY.,Heritage Motionarried, Public- was on by Perret Cent hearing on October g' seconded Center to 1976aby Foster set }, Plum G vez three Parcels 70 a b one 30 .P•M• , to from R1A rove Acres, Inc• of a M. -at to RID. (Court:;Hilltract:f land, submitted Motion carried, 6 0 Scott, Blv It was • with:VeveraAdd.. Pt: .S) RESOLUTION moved by Selzer, absent, PROVING #76-327 • seconded b THE PRELIMINARY recorded Y deprosse After a:.brief dis in Res. Book 36 •:to adopt resolutioncusion concernin'WOODLAND HILLS on Page 409; hauser Perret, .the g Procedures ,ADDITION Perret following -roll ca '`the. above adopted, 6/0, withlpe Balmer, deprosse 11 -Vote•, era absent, Foster 'Ayes- Neu_ it was Resolution RESOLUT411p,ION moved by Selzer Roll APPROVING328, as ':seconded -by Balmer Roll call: THE FINAIcorded in.;Res. Book' to adopt Neuhauser. Ayes: Perret PLAT OF WOODND HILIS on. ges 410 - pa Resolut' •:Selzer; LAND ADDITION. Resolution adopted, 6�p r, deprosse, poster, LUT It was In b ',with Vevera absent ' ION #76-329, as recorded�ineReSded by Selzer, to 413C,.APPROVING AUDITOR'S PLAT. Roll call.: es—Book 36 adopt RESO- ret. Reso a Selzer, Balme�� 29 �Woodland.'Piles 412- Per Ayes' lution,adopt ed, 6/0�'wathrosse,.Foster,,Neuhauser, Public t was.moved;.by Selzer Vevera absent• Center hearing on .October r Sec6ndaed by3deP• a., Motion ot' on the On 5. 197 rosse, to.set ion carried, 6/0,, withaVeverao of -A &.-,7 : At the.:Civic Pment, absentPartments It was moved by Selzer and the,.. RESOLUTION , Attorne APPROVING THE seconded by Balmer to ado conditional Hayek Pointed PRELIMINARY. Posed tree U on the conformanc adoption.couldOF.EASTDAhEp1 1LL• tree inanc not P&Z,.Chai e• Dennis a to requirements; be:inade thatKraf- were Pres ntgforni and Commun tY Dgr evelo eye e, O_. Bob 0 _ menu the question of the1SCus"In. '"Hayek Pment Director PermitOr Lot is appl 3 Would not Large. Scale Non_ also pointed_.;out . by Perret that1ed for; It was'Come befOre.P&ZRuotaintial Develop- the motion to adooved'by depiossethe building,'; Y to eek.moupon roll call deprosse Resolut -: nd'secOhd6a aye ion 10n' be 'tabl"ed voting "no"' Vevera ad opted, 3/3 • Neuhauser and Perret absent• Roll ' Balmer, Foster call was taken on t Selzer he 0 0 Page 4 Council Activities September 14, 1976 original motion to adopt the Resolution. Balmer,.Foster, and Selzer voted "aye"; deProsse, Neuhauser and`'Perret voted` "no", Vevera'absent. Motion not adopted, 3/3. Councilman.' Selzer requested that the Resolution be added to'the'agenda for next week. There were no Council objections. , It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to set a public hearing on October 5, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center on an`:ordinancc e amending Ordinane�`No. 2238,`'the' _ zoning Ordinance, of Iowa City,IIowa, by establishing regu lations for the planting of trees 'within- Iowa'City, Iowa;' by establishing Section 8.10.40. Motion carried, 5/1, with Vevera'absent. ` • There were no objections by Council!to-consider ihe'RESO- LUTION ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY PLAN-"TREE=PLANTING '-,AS PART OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF IOWA CITY,`IOWA,'when the=three= corresponding tree ordinances are adopted?. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to set a public -hearing on October 5 1976; at'7:30 P.M._'at the'Civic Center on an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2584; the'Forestry Ordinance of Iowa City, Iowa, by repealing section 3`38.8 A_ and -3.38.11A(3) of the Forestry Ordinance and establishing new secitons in lieu thereof. Motion carried; 5/1, with'`' Vevera absent. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster to setE a public' hearing' on October.5, 1976, at 7:30`P:M.'-on an`ordi nance' establishing additional powers 'for -the Board of -Adjust= ment. Motion carried, 5/1, with Vevera'absent.' :`'` Mayor Neuhauser announced that there was a"vacaricy on the` -Board of -'Appeal's' which term ends` -December '31%j- 1976.'= requested that the newspaper be given notice and''advised''Coun- cil would make the appointment on October 19,, 1976. It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Balmer to increase the City Clerk's salary to equal the negotiated raise -allowed other employees'and`in accordance with the'`figuresprovided'l by, the 'City _'Manager: Motion carried �6/01 Vevera absent Mayor Neuhauser discussed'.the problems connected with . the appointments to Boards and'Commissions,'and''questione&�' whether there`could'be'a break-in period provided for' `A =•' sixty-day notice was suggested. ''Unexcused"'absence's and other procedures;were,discussed. Council Activities Page 5 September 14, 1976 City Attorney Hayek advised that the letters authoriz- ing old Capitol Associates to proceed with negotiations for location of Iowa State Bank and Perpetual Savings and Loan would be received on September 15, 1976. He noted that at this time, no solution had been reached concerning the 25 ft. request. SO - It was moved asbrecordedPerret, inseconded Res. Book 36, pages 414-418, AUTON #76-330, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LEASE WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY AGRI- CULTURAL ASSOCIATION be approved. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer. Resolution_ adopted, 6/0, with Vevera absent. It was moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, to approve RESOLUTION #76-331, as recorded in Res. Book 36, pages 419- 422, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDER- STANDING WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer. Resolution adopted, 6/0, with Vevera absent. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to approve RESOLUTION #76-332, as recorded in Res. Book 36, pages 423-425, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO LEASE CERTAIN PREMISES FROM THE MARK IV APARTMENT ASSOCIATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRO- VIDING AN AFTER-SCHOOL ELEMENTARY RECREATION PROGRAM. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer. Resolution adopted, 6/0, with Vevera absent. City Manager Berlin stated that he would pursue simpli- fication of procedures concerning changes in personnel ready budgeted. It was moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to approve RESOLUTION #76-333, as recorded in Res. Book 36, on page 426, AMENDING BUDGET AUTHORIZATION RESOLUTION NO. 76- 238 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PERSONNEL. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer, deProsse. Resolution adopted, 6/0, with Vevera absent. It was moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to approve RESOLUTION #76-334, as recorded in Res. Book 36, page 427, AUTHORIZING NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR PURCHASE OF TWENTY TRANSIT COACHES IN THREE SEPARATE DIVISIONS, AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING THE 11:00 ANDMPLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS for October 29. , Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Resolution approved, 6/0, with Vevera absent. This postponement will allow more competitive bidding in that all three major manufacturers will be able to bid which was not the case with the September 20th date. 0 Page 6 1 0 0 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 13, 1976 1:30 P.M. INPORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: September 13, 1976, 1:30 P.M ,. Conference Room, Mayor Neuhauser presiding.: COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Selzer, Balmer, Neuhauser, Foster, deProsse. Absent: Vevera. STAFFMEMBER Perret, S PRESENT: Berlin, Stol Geshwiler, Jones fus, Morris, Schreiber, ' City Manager Neal Berlinrequestedan executive discussion Of litigation, session ,for after the informal session.. REVIEW OF COUNCIL AGENDA Councilwoman deProsse questioned whether; provisions of the pro- Posed tree ordinance could be applied to the Eastdale:Mall. Mayor Neuhauser asked why the waivers were not listed, Ma the resolution approving the Woodland waivers Addition. The City Manager advised that he would check this out. Councilman Selzer pointed out the reasons,ahat'he did not sup-_` port the: concept of,.and;why he, disagreed, with the proposed tree ordinance. This included his objections to. m ment regulation on private ro ert govern-: It was stated that the Forester; had not signed the Balmer g P. Y•: Councilman Baore"me=-,areed. she was not primarily responsible,for:putting the,doci"''t together. It was noted that changes had been made to make the` Plan more flexible... Councilman Balmer questi solved to the:satisfactioneofwthehParkseanro.le eation deIri for problems had been and -the City Manager concerning ASERP,at Mark .IV Apt. City: Manager stated that hopefully they, would now .get. -some cooperation. Concerning the proposed, Ordinance regarding; submission of club by-laws for applications for Class A Private Club Liquor viewed and Councilman Balmer_ asked if the legal staff had reviewed and approved this ,change., The Cit .Manager noted that they had `drafted the ;ordinance.-. It was, pointed out that clubs Y. get a special break on.the cost.of their licenses so they should establish that they are a private club. Coon gardingsnoner questioned the thinking behind the statement;re- profit corporation. The City Manager will -provide more information. Councilman Balmer expressed concern over the report in the Boman Relations Comm:. minutes regarding„Affirmative- Action” Plan and the School Board. It was pointed out that the Commis- sion:is charged to work both in public:ae'Ound ivate`area's: - . _:, Page 2 Council Discussion September 13, 1976 COUNCIL BUSINESS Councilman Selzer asked for a -report on the status of:the-Maher property and the U Smash 'Em property;.and suggested that:,the cussed in an'executive session. Maher letter should be answered, but should probably be dis- Councilman Selzer requested more information concerning the figures for cost of living raises -allowed employees -:in the ;same range as the City Clerk. Councilman Balmer asked if the Comprehensive Plan would deal;.:;_ With the issue of extension of the=Sanitary Sewer across:_Scott Blvd., as discussed in the memo from Don Schmeiser. The City Manager pointed out that he was not anxious toJser. The issue until the Comprehensive Plan can deal with if, because - Mr. Glasgow could continue to develop to the'sewer that runs between the'=housesathat frontooneShamt,. rock. That sewer,then,'would have its maximum capacity..; It. is preferable to view what:kind Of -sewer service:should be, Out - there in the long run. The Mayor suggested -that -comments from-. Geshwiler on this would be helpful. Councilman Selzer sug- gested getting information from'the Public. Works:: Dept. -on the,: right-of-way. The Mayor suggested that instead:of:•movingpthis: element up on the timeframe for the' -Comp. .:Plan,. that .it be- simple'annexation worked through-P&Z and'Council. man Perret advised that the Com a•., Council some attention on the Scott'Blvd. Plan Committee'had;focused area. The City Manager stated that the Revenue Shar.in debated today on the Senate floor. 5on to the was being and financial situation, a memo willlbersent1to:,Council$z fine will note Plastino's concern' about 'the eliminatiCounc;saltm and sanding on most residential streets; as: when on, of around- ,'Council will receive the same kind of input,-thatrthe received on the parking meter business. y Councilman Selzer complimented the Staff on their .comment in 92/76 P&Z Staff Report, noting the -need to revise the,LSRD and PAD Ordinances to reduce the:"red courage tape".involved and•en__ `development via the planned concept intended.;;, BUS PROMOTION Transit Superintendent Steve Morris and Mr. S R Huntley were present for discussion of promotion ideas for use of the mass transit system, especially during"the 1Od hours. Sloga00"A.M:Lto'2:00;p,M. ns and signs were presented for'user;in.'advertising on the buses, 'in newspapers and on radio." Other, suggestionsr,- included: midday field trips`foir schools;'incentives:for.mid-: day shoppers; school essay contest; expansion of number of ■ Page 3 ® 0 Council Discussion September 13, 1976 Places where passes are sold, possibly at locations where water bills are paid.: Huntley suggested a bulletin board -for sched.-: ed o at the Washington/Clinton corner. The City Mana er: ed out that there will still be rush-hour nd ob 4 point 7ections to'�Huntley's workingProblems. There were school field trips.' The Cit out the details for the budget would have to be amended -to Qprovideer noted he-$70he transit.,,.; three months for advertising...the-$.700'needed.for, billing representative 'Howard Vaughn, advertisin was introduced. 4'and UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS SERVICE CONTRACT City Manager Neal Berlin ex and proposals from University Heig previous Council actions his Sept. 9th 'memo. He advisedethatS Council,<as oe:an.- d.in.: response to: the May proposal from Universithere shouldbe.. cussed the content of an: official dents of University the letter Proposed Y' Heights;;and.dis y Heights. P Posed to go to the:rresi Decisions for Council included answering the questions, (1) is;:. the City prepared to provide only limsted services] and:(2) what criteria should be used to determine the fair distribu-. tion of costs. The City,s position -:to date has!-beenrthat,�there cannot be a fair contract with only limited service,.:andrrthatf. the'only equitable way of determining costs: is:utilizing a•;;,. ratio related to assessed value. The Mayor commented .that this would be treating them in the same way as citizens of Iowa City. She called attention to the realistic ways of financing:su guested in the memo, so Iowa City is-not.forcin g Councilman Perret'Su g"them ao_'Annex. with members''of Universited that Iowa CityCouncilmembers�meet' cussion'of the issues,: y Heights Council. and staff.for;:dis- IOU, non - discussed, It was>decidedethatSthe-Citroductive meetings' -.were material as presented to 'Council to the yUniversitwouldsend the cil, and suggest a`meeting to discuss'alternatives and if, is no answer in g here Universitytwo 'weekss., the -letter -would bs.e'sentato;ifcthere whether interest twould citlbencharged Counonithe sewer Balmerchls tht also questioned Paid by the University, 'There will be Oct not the University, a report in Octoberrfrom PENDING LIST It was noted that there were not man ; moval, so the item will be deleted fromomplaints:onibrush-. be sent to the -list. -.-:-A letterewill Councilman Balmeraasked whetherg clean-up:of-the Iowa utilities would be the:question,of under rover.-.!_: vised that it Wouldbe by Zuchelli. The Cit g und....." and also pointed out that thealegal ad- 0 0 Page 4 Council Discussion September 13, 1976 staff is working on this. Councilman Balmer,:reported that the, Sign Ordinance Review Committee is almost done with the review. City Manager Neal Berlin explained the arrangmeent concerning..,, payment for airport property by.Iowa:Department of Transporta. tion.`. The.item regarding no right turn on red on -to -Court Street will be deleted. -as explained on September;1976 Pending... List under status/comments. Councilmembers pointed --out that: they had not yet received the memo concerning the Ban the Can. It will be sent soon. The City Manager advised:,that the::.second draft of the Animal Control Ordinance is being worked on-.- Regarding n�Regarding the Cemetery Ordinance, the City, Manager advised that the accompanying memo describing the-changes.would;be revised. He also advised that it is the City's responsibility,_,to,prune,. the trees in the parking. In regard;to`the:•.Old Post Office;.,, he reported on the call received from the,Postal Department.:, The problem of the difference between appraisals was pointed out. The building might be put out.:for:bids,again.,3Council man Selzer suggested the possibility of itsr.use.for.a;transit - center. The City Manager added the:,possibility,of-Senior;Citi zen Housing, and Center or a location fora parking;ramp:in. this 'end of.downtown. The Mayor commented that-Nate;,Rubin;had_ agreed that:it.was all right to combine senior citizen housing, with a center. There was.a short discussion of the Ames,recycling_:projegt The City Manager stated that there would be,additional infor mation concerning the liability of housing inspectors, after the final report from the Risk Management; ,Study.-: Apriority;, listing has been asked for on those recommendations He. -will also-check.out the status of the bus shelter competition; -with,_•, the Design Review Committee. In answer:to-,Councilwoman:.,deProsse's question, the City Manager indicatedthatbids would,bertaken,.,: on the College Block building after the;Council has-given.,ap proval•of the:urban renewal plan.. He advised that all -inter- views have been held for the Building.Official. Councilman Perret left the meeting.. Council discussed -the poli- cy concerning towing of vehicles with $15 of outstanding park-, ing tickets. They decided that the public should be made aware of this policy. It was moved by Foster and -seconded -by Balmer to adjourn to,; ,r executive session for discussion--.oflitigation. Upon roll call Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser,.and-.Selzer voted;";aye." Motion carried; 5/0, Perret.and;Vevera:absent... 4:10 P.M Tape recorded on Reel #30. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION• AV SEPTEMBER 27, 1976 1:30 P.M. INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: September'27, 1976, 1:30 P.M., Conference Room, Mayor Neuhauser presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Perret, Foster. Absent: deProsse STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Morgan (Acting City Manager), Stolfus, Schreiber, Ragland AGENDA DISCUSSION Councilman Balmer asked what the other merchants near Seifert's had for underground vaults. Council discussed investigating conditions concerning this private alley in the middle of the block. There was a consensus of Council to have the City Attor- ney look into the question. Mayor Neuhauser pointed out the addition to the consent calen- dar of the setting of public hearings; Council questioned the procedure on Planning and Zoning recommendations and sorting out what was on the agenda. A format which would be clearer was suggested, putting the action first with the other material following as part of the comment. To give the public hearings more publicity, they will be the last items on the consent agen- da, and the Mayor will announce each one. Concerning Item S.a.(1)b., Council discussed who would maintain the 40' strip of open space along the railroad tracks, for the Village GreAn sc„*h Preliminary Plat, The Mayor requested a map outlining the triangular pieces. In the staff report of August 19th, the third change is listed as 10 inch wide ease- ment. The Mayor asked for a full explanation at Monday meeting of preliminary plat applications, including provisions for lift stations, before Council is asked to approve the plat. Pro- visions should be figured out so that the Council and the audi- ence both can see the explanations made at the formal meetings, possibly using the overhead projector. Councilman Selzer asked Councilman Balmer for an explanation of his "no" vote on the amendment to the Ordinance concerning the Private Club Liquor Licenses. Councilman Balmer advised that he would explain at the formal meeting. Councilman Selzer requested that Item 16, the Resolution amend- ing the Personnel Rules and Regulations Manual. Acting City Manager Caniy Morgan a vis' e—cT-that the amendment relating to the payment of Q_Vexjt�me should save the City money. The Fair Labor Standards Act does not cover municipal governments. This policy will comply with the union contracts. She noted that the employee Page 2 0 Council Discussion September 27, 1976 will have a preference of overtime, and more compensatory depar ent flexibilit i time or payment for head will have y in taking comp, time the ultimate decision. but the Councilman Vevera advised dents will be Presenting that the ReWt r Park - Ing on one side a petition �Starea remove P both of the e to Council -to sides, there street, as when remove is not room there is parking onark- Councilman for a fire truck ls to get through- Koad has not emovedera athe Pointed out that the He also commented that Rock Island Rail - Avenue that he had Iowa City to Coralville. day- Mayors crossing in Iowa City foriaedotal offorains at the First Attorne Y Neuhauser suggested possible Y• The costs 33 minutes on Satur- cil then discussed to move the signal will ibe by the City CapHwy6-218-1 intersection?ation timetable for $16,000. Capital Keokuk/B Problems at Coun- Improvements will be eokuk discussed and Riverside/Benton. UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS during budget meetings- CONTRACT Mayor Fritz Staab GOpd, and Rhodes; and Councilmembers t cussion d ; and City Clerk er Haar, Breese, Stebbins, Mayor the contract for Knowler were Y Neuhauser commented services Present for dis- cil had requested that as the£or University Heights. and as Iowa that Iowa Cit University Heights would be City has a City Manager not beghts Coun- Coiinc inappropriate to discuss form of governmentreittnt, ilman Breese gave a short negotiations Previous actions histor without staff. proposal-preI ns, and announced that Chef their version of Iowa City staff had on May 27, 1976. Y were rescinding Of Enviro not informed He Commented that theheir nt ntal Quality had Council that the terminate the University advised that Department sewer rates could not y Heights sewer Iowa City could not Neuhauser be char contract and doubled allegationsewhend that Iowa City Cniversity Heights. Mayor uP the sewer problem he s aff was not Present, and ouncil would nwouldsnots cussed. service contract was take Councilman Breese dis- rate community, the as othercomm uies Heights was a sepa_ City services, sameUniversity they need. Councilmanwould pay the fair �`hO utilize Heights Foster value Iowa is contiguous. Pointed out that -University services posals for seont They have contemplatedUniversity Vevera stated ices needed from other soliciting members that althoughsources, g Pro - sympathized he and other Councilman not vote for with Universit2City council not University Heigh,t Height's view the Iowa City residents Height, to he would did not have that Pick services, as choice. Mayor Page 3 Council Discussion September 27, 1976 Neuha.user agreed, adding that this was the unanimous view of Iowa City's Councilmembers. She suggest Heights provide the seed that University or contract wrvices themselves, contract elsewhere, ith Iowa City. Councilman Breese advised that he was speaking as a consensus of his Council. Councilman Stebbins called attention to figures as presented by staff. Mayor Staab noted a disagreement on the amount figured for property tax. On the $14,309,000, the assessed valuation of University Heights property, they calculate $115,188 potential tax instead of $153,907_ 'The observation was made that Road Use Tax received does cover their street maintenance. Councilman Stebbins stated that they want to remain independent so that they will have control of streets and zoning. Councilman Good advised that the majority of the citizens of University Heights who have talked to the Council - members want to remain independent. To elaborate on the reason- ing why they did not want to become a part of Iowa Cit Gilman Stebbins called attention .to objections to proposed wideningproposed of Melrose Avenue, suggesting that a lessen property valuesfour lane would , and suggesting the possibility of a commercial strip. Also there was a fear that more sidewalks would be required. Councilman ter Haar noted a steady erosion Of community autonomy. Safeguards built-in within government organizations to protect citizens were discussed expressed concern that traffic. Ter Haar from high density areas might be routed through Leamer Court, Court and Marietta Avenue (which streets now dead-end Olive ve the Neuzil tract) to to west Benton Street. This would threaten Universit , existence as a residential area. y Heights In answer to the question whether or not Iowa City was ested in preparing quotations for individual inter - services, Mayor vidingNeuhausindiver iised that seryIowa City was not interested in pro - that Iowa CitCouncilman Stebbins commented y's administrative costs were excessive. Council- man Breese suggested that they could buy refuse collection cheaper elsewhere. Councilman vevera replied that if Univer- sity Heights could get the four services cheaper somewhere else, it was their obligation to do that for their citizens. Concerning further contract negotiations, Councilman Selzer volunteered to meet with the University Heights finance mem- bers and the Iowa City City Manager to go over the figures, identify the problems and clarify certain points. Councilman Breese stated that it was fiscally impossible to pay their "share", as defined in Iowa City's document. A meeting will be scheduled as discussed. The Mayor declared a short recess. 0 Page 4 0 Council Discussion September 27, 1976 REVISED AFFIRh7ATIVE ACTION PROGRAM Acting City Manager Candy Morgan packet, explained the letter receivedand called attentioneto t sent EEOC a from William Lorenz to the Qr— ee�nt_will not be closed Which stated that the been received. out until the 338 ratio has Mayor Neuhauser pointed Out the differences in recruitment under Affirmative Action and EEOC and questioned if we are choosing the "best" qualified or the "minimum" trainable). Morgan replied that Iowa Cit £ied applicant each time qualified (or 338 as a . and stated y is hiring "a" quali- quota. Her function that they are not viewing tionPport servicedepartment pion personally was to be viewed as to hire , the de director authori- zation. technically the Cit having the discre- tion Manager having final Councilman Selzer called attention to Item C.2.F. on Of the agreement and questioned whether the bar were required to the 4th page Morgan advised work under the Affirmative Action Pro units also that labor unions are covered. Program. al a questioned, concerning Item 2. Councilman g , regardingb• under Action Elements on Selzer would do to trainee level positions, what this Plied that sheediidoductivity of our organization. provision Rights Specialist not think it would hurt Morgan civil classification in Linda Ragland advised thatthere was Civil classification Selzer e Pay scale to take care Ofethese s no job Program even on suggested that if the City was Positions. Pay plan, a minimal scale, it ought to be agoing into the Part of the Councilman Foster questioned if Iowa City complied with the 12 standards as listed in the Federal Acts under Item #2 on Page 1. Morgan noted compliance to the best of their assess- ment. Iowa City is more stringent in the following (1) affectional preference, (2) marital status cal affiliation. respects: and (3) politi- Councilman Selzer suggested substituting words in the Recruit- ment Policy Statement, on Page 3, B.J., so that it would read, "qualified persons including minority and female applicants.,,Morgan and Ragland agreed. Councilman Balmer expressed concern over job restructuring mentioned in Page 5, D.2.b" under Action Elements Development and Promotion, and called attention to changing of the in Training, Department. Job, name and qualifications in the tFinance he nt was a result Morgan advised that some of the restructuring There were several Pressure uesfrom other supervisor and it was a much y employees. more complicated Page 5 Council Discussion September 27, 1976 situation than the traditional questions, involved with Affirma- tive Action. Ragland explained that several paragraphs had been left out of the section marked II. Affirmative Action Policy on the of Disabled Vietnam Era. Veterans and Veterans of the Councilman Balmer asked for an explanation of B. -Recruitment, Action Element 2.d. Morgan explained that they were trying to take input from groups who hold themselves out to be spe- cialists on women and minorities such as the Women's Resource Action Center, Resource Councilman Selzer questioned how much use the City is making Of the Iowa Employment Service and suggested that the City take advantage of their services as much as possible. Morgan noted that all jobs opened up to the public are listed with them, they send over applicants and do some screening ahead of time- They are also a source of "temporary" help. It was are Pointed out that standards for screening can be set, and jobs Posted employees whether orr nottheCity would eliminateman an Foster questioned Job Service for interviews. Morgan advised nositions b be eliminated. s using Positions would To add to this update, Morgan noted that certain Personnel and regulations need to be corrected. Human Relations commis- sioner Sall rules helped write Sthe mith Pointed out that one of the Commissioners had keeping on top of all of these a sed thingsand complimented the staff for URBAN RENEWAL Councilman Selzer asked for clarification of the street map, concerning the 1/2 block north of Burlington St, on Dubuque St. Mayor Neuhauser added that this was an exchange for Plaza Centre land, under a contractural agreement, so a rewording should be added. There were no Council objections. Redevelopment Program Coordinator Paul Glaves affirmed that the street closures are those shown in red on the Plan, with the exception of the 1/2 block on Dubuque north of Burlington, with College St. between Clinton and Linn remaining open, at this Point. The street closures in the Plan are those included in the EIS which was tested in Court, plus the two blocks of Col- lege between Linn and Dubuque, and Clinton open north and south between the two plus signs on the map, but restricted. cilman Perret questioned if Washington St, from Clinton to Madison was restricted. to pointed out that he and Zuchelli had specifically asked Attorney Hayek if it was his opinion that the Environmental Page 6 Council Discussion September 27, 1976 Impact Statement was written to cover Old Capitol's proposal or the 1969 Plan, which was in effect, to which Old Capitol's proposal was presumed to comply with. Hayek stated that at the time it was written, both documents were well known. Zuchelli specifically asked whether or not if that meant that if the City departed from the development scheme, (parking, street closures, arrangement of land uses), that it would require an amendment to the EIS. Hayek replied that he did not believe so. The document talks about the impacts overall in the project area, even in the area beyond. He pointed out that the current reading on the environmental review procedures is that you make a level of clearance finding (whether or not an EIS is required, or a limited review is required, or whether the project is exempt). HUD wrote the EIS, but if Iowa City was doing the project now, the City would be responsible for writing an EIS. As of now, our level of clearance finding filed With HUD is that the EIS has been completed, and no additional EIS is required. As the City makes decisions affecting the Project, it will have to examine the environmental impact. With one exception there are no environmental impacts of this amend- ment. If the City buys HUD out, it is clear under the block grant regulations that the City will not have to make a new EIS, but might have to amend it with a supplement. He advised that the procedure Staff intends to follow is written envthat they will complete a ironmental review before they come to Council at a decision point. If any Council decision substantially alters the environmental impact of the project, and environmental re- view will have to be written and notice published that the re- view has been completed, a 45 -day process. filed as a supplement to the It would then be existing EIS. Decision on street closures will be the end of October. Glaves pointed out that to judge the environmental impact of the street closures, to use the language from Alternative 5 in the EIS: (1) minimize through traffic, (2) eliminate con- gestion, and (3) construct a man -built amenity area. It was moved by roster and seconded by Vevera to adjourn to executive session for appointment to the United Action for Youth Board. Upon roll call Balmer, roster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera voted "aye", deProsse absent. Motion carried, 6/1. Meeting adjourned, 4:35 P.M. Tape recorded on Reel #31