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RES. 1/76-364, page 47S„ACCEPTING SAi
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TARY SEWFR IMPROVEMENTS-IN:,WEDGC•WDOD
as;done"by Southgate
Dev;Co ,-;;Inc,,
Iowa City City Council, regular session,
10/5/76, 7:30;P,11„ at the Civic Center.
Correspondence: .S Wim fred Iiorgan,
Present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neu-
traffic control at Gilbert &"'Jeffersc
referred Dept. of Public
hauser, Selzer, Vevera, Perret (7:35 P.M)
Absent: none. ;Mayor Neuhauser presiding.
.to Works; Cc
Robert Holzhammer„ re violation
-
parking,;q>nd James: B, Brad y, Jr.'re v
Thomas Anthony appeared and presented'a
lation of-,'traffic,laws on- Grove ,St;,
ferred to Police
proposal for embargo of large truck`traf-
fic•on'Kirkwood Ave. and requested-Coun-
Dcpt:.; Adrian Hogben
tornado turning ai ens;.'Adrerred=gben
cil'action betaken on alleviatingthe
-
Mgr,; t:wo petitions, re future of Hap
problems caused by these`trucks. City
Mgr. Berlin stated that 464,64, Code
Hollow Park, referred to Comm.,
-'Jodson, Patti Monserud,"re"miniDev,
of
Iowa, authorizes -Council to designate
referred:to Parks '& Rec. D- t. ;.
truck routes and explained a new traffic
code procedure would be. presented in the
Affirmative roll' call was unanimous,
near future. ; MayorNeuhauser stated this
Councilmembersspresent'. ;
matter would be discussed at the end of
the month.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by I'eriet,
approve the Mayor's a
y ppointment..of Ro
After City Clerk Stolfus requested 'Res.
Bohlken, 1906 Broadw�a.y ip t:6-fi11 the v
Approving Cigarette Permit -be added to the
cancy with 'i he term expiring 7/5/78 0
Consent Calendar, it tots mooed by Foster,
Comm; on Conununity{Needs ,;Motion car
7/0'
seconded by Perret,'that the following
agenda items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopt-
Moved by del'rosse ,. seconded by Perret
'ed as amended: -
fund the,Johnsan Co. Arts-lwitl
$50'"per mo. after its present grant ri
Minutes of official actions of reg. Coun-
cil mtg, of 9/21/76, subject
out and until June;'77. Motion`carri
4/3 Balmer, Selzer, (and Vevera=voti_
to:correc-
tion, as recommended by the City Clerk.
'`no".
Statement from Harold Ambrose concerning
Councilwoman dePrgss'e �ummar•Ezed-=the='
Steering Comm.
change of trade name from Dirty Harry's to
Moody ;Blue and addition of trade
-.Transportation she:atill
in Washington, D.C., on (lct. •I fc)r, alit
name;
The Fox Hole, to its. corp. -
Nat'l League of; Ci ties,;, council
reported"on the Housing &?ComdBUnlY.,y DE
Minutes of Bds, and Comms.: Comprehensive
conferenceAie attended in:Dubugd2 from
9/29 - 70/1:
Plan Coord, Comm. - 9/9/76; Housing Comm,-
-9/8/76; Riverfront Comm, --9/9/76; Bd. of
Adjustment - 8/4/76; Parks.& Rec. Comm. -
The Seifert: request fot pet mission 1
9/22/76;,U,A:Y. Bd. - 9/23/75::
a covered opening .in t:he' idewalk was;
cussed by ,Council. - Cit''Att�.. Hayek;i
Permit Res., Book 36, recommended by•City
Clerk Res. 1x76-356,
formed Council the; procedure for:acqui
tion the alley might take from`:3,tc
page 465, approving
Class B Beer Permit and Res, #76-357, page
mos, and.itivolved identification'of 6%1
466, approving'Class 6`Beer Sunday Sales
ship, appraisals, negotiations,and a<
for tlaid-Rite'Corner, 630•Iowa'Ave.; Res.
#76-358, 467,':approving
sible condemnation-:proceeding-tlfter=
therj iscussion, Mayor Neuhauser asked
page Class B Beer
Permit, and.:Res. #76 -359, 468,a rov-
PP
Hayek to report to,Councit.;in onemont
-.page
ing ClassIB Beer Sunday Sales for That
to`how cum Ticated 'this mztter would=b
P
Deli, `620 S. Dubuque; Res: X76-360,`'page
Councilman -Selzer- the Eng>''ll
also'�nvestigate this "All
469, approving Class C'Beer Permit for
mat.zr .-There
no Council o��ect�ons
Qui:, -Trip #503, 123 W. Benton; Res. #76-
361,.page 470,rapproving Class 'A"Liquor
Lic^nse;for Grace & Rubies, 209-N. Linn;
City"Atty Hayek stated t e Perpetual,
^,P,es r76-3o2,;_pee 4Z1zaporoGina-refund
and I/1 State`Bank
=,, ear,,
negotia ions are,pro
a ,mar_ ___ _,-
�uiea v�th;Old Capitol Assoc, on', 8..
Selzer expressed his concern to
a:beltline
seconded oy:Selzer,;;that the rule
qui ring that"ords must-be,'con
-de P
around the City forarucko
traffic,
I(
and voted .on"for passage at•_:ttvo
` mtgs.:prior,to
,City Mgr, stated if Coun-_
cil would wish to'implement
the mtg at:►vhich':
to be:finall
this pro-
gram, its `cost could be incorporated
into the_C.I>P,
. Passed.;be suspenoed
and
best and-.second°cons' deratio
which will be updated
in; he next four=months..
Vote.
vote be waived, and that,tfie.ord
voted upon
After discus-
Sion, it was decided to request
for final`` -
time, Passaat aI
Affirmative
that
Public Works determine what r -o -w Mould`
be; needed
roll call . -vote:
unanimous, all, Councilmemh'6
for the beltline and find out
what Plans the developer has
pre:
Moved by Foster, seconded by ;Selz(
that.ORD.-176-2810,
for , Scott
Blvd. before the;C.I.P, is discussed.
as recorded it
Book 10, Pages it
Councilman Faster -requested that
NED.AREA DEVELOPMENT FOR A &IVAP1
finally adopted at.this
press releases d• ;the
ti".- 1 time;: Affi
ivorce ticketing.;from ro 1.ca17 vote was unanimous,_ all'.
to5iing,- noting _that the City is not in Counc•ilmembers present.
the towing business -= a private indi-
vidual is doing the towin M
- oved by Selzer s
9. econded by B
adopt RES. 76-365> Res.' Book3
Councilman Balmer questioned as to when
47475, ACCEPTING PREL '&"FINAL
the"Riverfront Comm.'s request for in h PY H APTS. Affirmative roll;>:4
formation,.on'the acquisition of land was unanimous, all Counci_lmenibE
would be discussed: Mr. Berlin 'stated
this matter -could be determined after Public hearing was held to 'iezc
the 'funds are identified upon the>Cit•ps-- Hi11, Scott Blvd Add.:
buying out the�Fed.-Govt. in urban Re- RIB-and_R3A to',R1B.. C tS from
ne:•�al. mar ized his report re;`Sevierng;'/
Councilmembers Balmer and deProsse in- Lucas and Larry SchnitLjer & R�
dicated they would be absent from the Plum, PMo a Comm. appeared for
sion. Moved by Foster; seconde
informal mtg of the 18th and Balmer from_ ret, to -include the.memo'from?C
the formal_ meeting of the,19th. Dietz as a part of i.he puhlic=h
tion carried, 7/0 Public hrg,
iioved by Selzer, seconded by deProsse,
to return the amount of $4,670 to Con- Public hearing_was held-to..rezur
-stance Merker re house located on 122 E. age Square from R3A-i:o_PC Wzor
il
Court St. ,Foster moved, and deProsse appearedand explained ;;the pei_it
seconded to ;table the `motion in order to had submitted"earlier end p�^esen
determine whether or not she should re- Petition; Of Objectors. Richard B
ceive this amount of refund." Motion P,`& Z-Comm^'explained their_reas
carried, 7/0, Gustav Fleers> Donald;
Sutherland
City Atty. Hayek presented an ordinance Miller, and Don,Patdubsky also a
and presented 06- lions=of obj,
amending the Parking Ord- by providin Others appearing''included Nanc,.+I
9 Jack Doyle, Lance I eves; and ;',�r;
recourse against motor vehicles>parkin9 Bonney. 'Scott Bal^I:er;ratty „=,r
on private property.- He explained -its
t:•�o sections, impediment of-private•ac_ Square,., eared. Moved by ►? -rE
cess to public way and parking upon;pri- onded by>dePr°sse, i:a acce t
_vate property. council'later came to Or eti
includding a etterspfre
the consensus to con -d Lindh°ld Dal.
RI to`
Dietz -sum.
�tty. Ed
chard.-, . .
discus
d by Per -
it
y Eng.
g :- Mo -
10/12/76. s� or the ordnance > c and Hertha Levis, and
0._J. and Miriam;Gingeri_ch,;and_make t
y y. Hayek suggested Council sched- a part Public public hrg bio tion carr
Cit Att 7/0, Public hearing closed,
ule discussion on pending litigation
within the next month or so.Mayor Neuhauser declared a brief recess
:
Public hearing was held on the Planned Public hearing was held;on-the.propose�
Area Dev, of A;R H Avt Tree, • 0 d
s.;-Atty;Alan Leff r .-amending Ord.
appeared Councilman Balmer requestedestablishing reg, for planting o
in:ormatio-'from tht_ City.Mgre s tohow Ord :.amending Ord;;,2584;-vj'.:Fcc
m�nY.aPts ini--Iowa -ity provide-hendi Ord , and .Ord establishing add'
capped-accessihiii+,.=->r... :�- -:,for of+a.l,+m. . _ .._
.. ... and Sem 6r.-"Planner.-Illick Gesh wiler -tere
-' attenda ncie to aris .
MA RYC
wer questions:EUHAUSER
Carole McCrane appeared and encouraged
ABBIE STOLFUS _MAYOR -
adoptionofthe tree planting plan.
CITY CLERK
Richard Blum also appeared.Councilman
Selzer presented his
October 19 1976
personal proposal.
Public hearing.,closed.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera,
that the .rule requiring that ords.,must
be considered and voted on for -passage
MAYOR
at two Council mtgs. prior to the mtg.
at whichAt is to be finally passed be
suspended,,that the first and second
consideration and vote be-waived and
that the Ord, be
L11 I y �LLRK
voted upon�forf i nal
,
passage at ,this,. time.: Affirmative-roll
callvotewas unanimous, all Council-
members present. Moved by deProsse,
seconded byVevera, that ORD. #76-2811,
2
as recorded in Ord. Book 10pages 43-44
AMENDING-ZONING ORD: 2238 BY.CHANGING
THE..USE REGULATIONS, OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
FRO-M RlA to RIB ZONE (20.3 acres Bryn
Mawr Heights Add.) be finall-
y adopted at
this time.. Affirmative roll call vote
was unanimous, all Councilmembers
present.
I-loved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera,
that-ORD. AMENDING ZONING ORD 2238'BY
CHANGING THE USE.-REGULATIONS OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY- FROM RIA ZONE TO R2, R3, & RIB
ZONES (several contiguous parcels, so.
of-Bryn Mawr Heights 7) be considered
and given second vote for passage. Roll
call:' Ayes: -V'
evera2 Balmer, Foster-,
7 �'l
Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer. Nays: de-
*Prosse.
-Second consideration given
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster,
toadopt RES. #76 '
-366 as recorded in
Res. Book.,36;ipge 476, AUTHORIZING CON-
TRACT FOR REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERV.
BETWEEN THE CITY AND 1014A APPRAISAL AND
RESEARCH-CORP. Affirmative roll call
vote was unanimous, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Selzer, to
adopt RES. J6-367, as recorded in Res.
Book 36, page 477, AUTHORIZINGCONTRACTFOR
REAL ESTATEAPPRAISAL SERV. BETWEEN
THE CITY-AND:,ROY:R. FISHER, INC,` Af
firmative roll call vote was -unanimous,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret,
to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 P.M.
Motion carried.-'
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 21, 1976
7:30 P.M.
The Iowa City City Council met in regular session on the
21st day of September, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Cham-
bers at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present were: Bal-
mer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera.
Absent: none. Mayor Neuhauser presiding.
S. R. Huntley appeared and asked Council, in their delib-
erations on urban renewal, to retain the Blackhawk (Washington
St.) mini -park. Mayor Neuhauser explained that it was the
recommendation of the consultant to market the land. Jeff
Busch appeared and challenged Mayor Neuhauser to a debate on
October 6, 1976, at 7:30 P.M, concerning housing and urban
renewal. She accepted the challenge.
It was moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that the
following agenda items and recommendat
amended: in the Consent Cal-
endar be approved and/or adopted as mended:
Reading of minutes of official actions of regular Council
meeting of September 7, 1976, subject to correction, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Comprehensive Plan
Coord. Comm, meeting of 8-26-76; Iowa City Airport Comm.
meeting of 7-15-76 and 8-19-76; Iowa City Library Bd. of
Trustees special meeting of 8-7-76; Iowa City Housing
Comm. meeting of 7-21-76.
Permit Resolutions, as recommended by the City Clerk as
recorded in Res. Book #36:
Resolution #76-335, page 428, approving Class B Beer Per-
mit application for John Mark Oler dba/That Deli, 620 S.
Dubuque; Resolution #76-336, page 429, approving Class B
Beer Sunday Sales Permit application for John Mark Oler
dba/That Deli, 620 S. Dubuque; Resolution #76-337, page
430, approving Cigarette Permits.
Motions: Consider motion to approve disbursements for
the period June 1 - 30, 1976, in the amount of $1,571,140.70,
subject to audit, as recommended by the Acting Finance
Director.
Correspondence: Letter from P. M. Kvidera regarding
housing situation in Iowa City for students. This letter
has been referred to the City Manager's office for reply.
Letter from the Iowa City Riverfront Commission regarding
funds available for Iowa River Corridor Management. This
letter has been referred to the City Manager's office
for reply. Motion was adopted by following roll call vote:
Ayes: Balmer t deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer,
Vevera. Motion adopted, 7/0.
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September 21, 1976
Mayor-Neuhauser
an was.one v
four-year term on=the Board of Electrical
ppeals for acancy;;Eor a.
a Journeyman Electrician,wcal the date of"October 26 expiration
oin 196, Council 'Will be makin
P tment on October 26, 1976."
githis ap-
There.was a
the League of ort made by Mayor.Neuhauser.concerninq
on September 20. Municipalities meetingr".held ;in -Cedar Ce
al
bonding, Topics, she noteng-eel uin Fids,,'
Act and the transit subsidenue y bill, bill the CommunitymDevelopment
Prowse, Linda Schreiber David Perret;;.Carolide
meeting. _ and Neal Berlinialso attended
_ the:•
Councildiscussed complaints
Perret concerning strict complaints
cls, received b
De t, y enforcementybCouncilman
cated�t. mechanical operations: of the traffic the;Police,..
at.
Madison and lights;.lo
Property.
o :erthority of Police concernin Burlington; and
solvingythesetY Attorney Hayek'statedrtherekare,
a private
and, su Problems (i.e;, amending the:;Parkinptions ante)
ggested this matter be discussed 4 Ordinance)
It at can: informal session.
RESOLUTIONS#76-338moved bY deProsse •
as recorded sinoResa Booka36er, to -adopt.'
AUTHORIZING ABANDONED BIe 431,
CYCLE SALE b
nt
to dispose of=accumulated y- the;Police::Degartme
calVe
Ayes— deProsse,-FOster°les .on October 30,:.1976.re
. Balmer. Resolution adoptedhauseer Roll
/ .:Perret, Selzer,
City Manager. Berlin informed:
continue to pursue the Council: that
Buildin investigation of a staff would
. g Official position". applicants for the
'A public hearing was held
on the
Commi'ssion's recommendation to rezone-Plannin
parcels of land several contiguous south-of"Bryn Mawr:Heights,7. guous:r,
A Public hearing was then held on an application sub
mined by Bryn:Mawr Heights, Inc,,to rezone alB.,20.3 acre
tract'of'land from RlA
to Council of objectorsttoRrezonTwo-Two
ling,'of Hawke a g".this,:land, presenteg
Y Engineering,' and Ernie: Lehman Dennis,Saeu -
missioner, appeared -and st"ated that. -,the '.a.P6Z:Com
raised by the objectors yl:,thought •the issues;:.:
proposal. It had been taken `care; of. by, the second;
file was moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to
theepublicahearinthe;two petitions and;'make;them a„part of
made to have Mr, 4• . "Motion carried, 7/0;x, :A;;decision;,was
Hayek meet with Scott Barker, Attorney,
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September 21, 1976
MUNICIPAL:CODE -0F THE ,CITY :OF:IOWA:CITY,.'IOWA)..WITH;RESPECT -
TO THE -ISSUANCE OF AND RENEWAL OF.A CLASS AiPRIVATE CLUB
LIQUOR LICENSE=be considered and given -second vote-;for,passage.
Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Vevera, deProsse, Foster,
Neuhauser. Nays: Balmer.- Second consideration-,given,_6/1.
After it was moved by deProsse, and seconded:.by Perret;,.:,
that:the ordinance be considered) -and given first;.vote; for, ;<..,;
passage,Foster moved and Selzer seconded, to substitute the;_
motion that the rule requiring that ordinances:must be.con-
sidered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior
to the meeting at which it`is_to be finally passed:be sus-
pended, that the first.and second consideration and vote_ -be_
waived, and that 'the.ordinance be voted':upon,for:final-:passage
at this time.; -.Roll call: Ayese Selzer,-'Vevera, Balmer,,,de-
Prosse, Foster, Neuhauser,,Perret. ,Motion to_,substitute:_.;_(.-;
carried, 7/0. Then it was moved by Foster, seconded by de-
Prosse, that as stated in the substitute motion,,.:the;;ORDINANCE
#76 -2808, -recorder. in Ord. Book -10, page �38-,,PROVIDING,FOR.
A`CHANGE IN PROCEDURE -FOR ASSESSING FEES FOR SERVICES: PRO-,;,,:
VIDED ' BY-THE-•WATER•DIVISION be finally adopted at:this)time.
Roll call: Ayes: Vevera,•Balmeri:`deProsse,,Foster,r--Neuhauser,
Perret, Selzer. Ordinance adopted, 7/0.
It was moved by -Selzer, seconded.by7Vevera,,.to .adopt -...,
RESOLUTION #76-341, as recorded in Res. Book 36, page 436,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF EASTDALE MALL. City Attor-
ney Hayek called attention to the memo from Asst. City Atty.
Angela Ryan that the developer needs to comply with Section
9.52 -of the Municipal Code of the City of Iowa City concern-
ing Large Scale Non -Residential Developments. Dennis Saeugling,
Hawkeye Engineering, appeared. The roll call vote on the above
Resolution was as follows: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster,
Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Resolution adopted, 7/0.
City Attorney Hayek suggested an amendment to 9.52, possibly
setting a threshold limit on existing buildings to trigger;''_
L.S.N.R.D.s.
It was moved by Selzer, seconded by Vevera, to adopt
RESOLUTION #76-342, as recorded in Res. Book 36, pages 437-
438, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PERMANENT SIDEWALK
EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOR THE HELEN LEMME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Roll call: Ayes:
deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer.
Resolution adopted, 7/0. This resolution will grant the school
district the right to erect a fence and maintain the walkway
that connects Helen Lemme School to Hastings Avenue.
It was moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
RESOLUTION #76-343, as recorded in Res. Book 36, pages 439-440,
PROPOSING TO CONVEY AN ALLEY IN BLOCK 46, EAST IOWA CITY,
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Council Activities
September 21, 1976
Mayor-Neuhauser announced there ,wa
four-year term on the-s_one..vaaancy;for a
Board of Electrical: Examiners;;:and;,;
Appeals,for a Journeyman Electrician,with the expiration
date -"of October -26; 1980. :;Council,.will be`making_this ap-
pointment on October 26, 1976.
There was a report made by Mayor,.Neuhauser�:concerning
the League of Municipalities meeting held -in Cedar Rapids_
on September 20: Topics, she. noted;[included: .,municipal
bonding, the revenue sharing:bill,,the Community Development,
Act, and thetransitsubsidy bill.,,
_.;David Perret,:,Carol;de
se, Linda sSchreiber, and NealBerlin-also-attended the;,
meeting.-
Council discussed complaints:received;by Councilman
Derret., concerning strict bicycle enforcementaby-,the:;Police
Dept., the mechanical operations of the traffic, -lights to
cated at the intersection.of..Madison'and Burlingtony;and
the.authority of Police concerning:cars.parked_•on;private
property: <<City'Attorney Hayek"stated.,.there;are,options to
solving 'these problems (i.e:,'amending thelParkingsOrdinance)
and suggested this matter be discussed at.:an-informal-session.
It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer ..,. t
RESOLUTION #76-338, as recorded in Res. Book 36 ' topage;ado,
AUTHORIZING ABANDONED BICYCLE SALE by:the Police, -.Department'
to dispose of accumulated bicycles'.on,October 10,11976.; Roll
call: Ayes: deProsse} Foster, Neuhauser,:. Perret,,Selzer;,
Vevera, Balmer. Resolution adopted,.7/0.°
City Manager -Berlin informed Council that:stas for the would,
continue to pursue the investigation of applicant
Building Official position. -
A'public hearing was held -on the: Planning_and;,Zoning.
Commission's -recommendation to::rezone several,;contiguous;
parcels offland south of Bryn Mawr. -Heights, 7. ,
A public hearing was then held on an application sub`
mitted by Bryn Mawr Heights,.Inc.,-:.to rezone;a-,20.3 acre
tract of land from R1A to'R1B.;c•.Two.petitions".were presented
to Council'of objectors to rezoning .this;land Dennis,-Saeug-
ling, of Hawkeye .Engineering,' and Ernie; Lehman,.; ;a <P&Z Com + .`
missioner,' appeared 'and stated :that;-.they_.;.thought, ;the; issues
raised by the objectors had been taken;%care;; of -,:by, the second
Proposal. It was moved by Foster, seconded by'Perret, £o
receive and file "the'two petitions.-and.•make :them a ;part of
the Public hearing; Motion carried,_,?/0.;:A.:decision.-was
made to have Mr. Hayek meet with Scott Barker, Attorney,
Page 3 Council Activities
September 21, 1976-
and Bryn Mawr Heights, Inc., developer, to discuss this
matter. The Community Development Dept. staff will deter-
mine whether or not .the petitions will:require.anrextra-
ordinary majority Council vote on the.ordinance to -rezone.-
-,A public hearing was held on the resolution:.modifying
the Urban Renewal Plan for Project Iowa:.R-14. Mayor Neu-
hauser pointed out Council's consensus at the informal meet-
ing'to amend the proposed resolution-.to::take out:the.proposed
deletionOfstreet closings as,recommended-:-by::the.consultant:
and the staff. The --result of;this is..that the.street.clos-,
ings will be as outlined in the 'original Urban ,Renewal,P,Ian,
,
plus the addition of --Capitol Street between.Burlingtonand
Court. The City Manager pointed out that this -.should not, -be,
construed as placing the Council or staff in a position,;of-:-
any recommendation concerning the ultimate decision relat-
ing to street closures. Carol�Flinn,_2664-Hillside-.:Drive,
appeared representing the First Christian:±Church-relative.
to housing downtown:- She suggested an amendmentr:to;:.Sec.-B.,:.;
Part 2, (M), on Page 2 of the Resolution;to add."especiallyr_
low-income elderly, and handicapped persons in Iowa_City°,.;,
after the word "opportunities.":: Bob Welshy_2526.Mayfield
Road, called;attention to six items.in the;Plan,•,including
provision for parking, plazas,:research-facilities,:under-
ground utilities, right-of-way on Dubuque, and housing, which
were discussed.
A'public hearing was held on the sale.of.real.property..
in Block 101,to Perpetual Savings and Loan Association, for
$161;720, and to the Johnson County Realty Company_.(Iowa;;
State Bank) for $195,222. Bob Welsh appeared and.requested;..,
elimination of the provision for the 25' x 120' portion of
land and discussed%the design of Clinton -.St.
It was moved by Balmer, seconded byadeProsse, to.adopt ,
RESOLUTION #76-339, as recorded in Res. Book 36, pages 432-
433, TO SELL;REAL PROPERTY BLOCK`.101 TO PERPETUAL SAVINGS
AND LOANASSOCIATION. =Roll call: Ayes::.Foster, Neuhauser-,,%
Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer; deProsse.:..:Resolution adopted,
7/0.
It was moved by Balmer, seconded by;deProsse, toiadop-t
RESOLUTION #76 -340 --as recorded .in Res.. Book.3.6;.„pages,434-.
4351'TO SELL'REAL PROPERTY, BLOCK 101F.TO.:JOHNSON COUNTY
REALTY COMPANY (Iowa State Bank)... Roll.'call: Ayes: ;Neu ,
hauser, Perret, Selzer,-Vevera, Balmer,:deProsse, Foster
Resolution adopted, 7/0.
It was moved by Foster, seconded by-deProsse, that the
nPnTMANCF. AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS -2605.(5.24.9 -AND 5.1124.1 0,
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MUNICIPAL CODE OF
TO THE ISSUANCE:OF
LIQUOR LICENSE -be
Roll call: Ayes:
Neuhauser.Nays:
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September 21, 1976
THE<CITY;OF::IOWA CITY,:IOWA) WITH;RESPECT.,
AND RENEWAL OF -A CLASS A,-PRIVATECLUH
considered_andr.given,second votevfor.passage.
Perret, Selzer, Vevera, deProsse, Foster,
Balmer.. -.Second consideration -given, 6/1.
After it was moved by deProsse,.and seconded by Perret .
-that•the'ordinance be considered and given first:vote:for;
passage, -Foster -moved and Selzer�seconded.to.-substitute,.the
motion that the,:rule requiring that ordinances, must be con-
sidered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior
to the meeting at which it -'is to be.finally passed -,be sus-
pended, that the first and second consideration3and:_•vote,be,,;
waived, and that -the ordinance-be.:voted.upon-,.fOr,:final passage
at this time. Roll call: Ayes: '.Selzer, Vevera, Balmer,_de-
Prosse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret: .;Motion to -.;substitute_-;__-•
carried, 7/0. Then it was moved by Foster, seconded by de
Prosse, that as -stated in the substitute. motionthe:ORDINANCE
#76-2808; recorded in Ord. Book 10, -:page 38;•_,PROVIDING,;FOR,;
A''CHANGE IN PROCEDURE :FOR ASSESSING FEES FOR,SERVICES,-PRO
VIDED BY=:THE WATER•DIVISION-be finally.,adopted at -this
Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer;:deProsse,-Foster,-:Neuhauser,
Perret, Selzer. Ordinance adopted, 7/0.
It wa"s moved"by Selzer, seconded.by:Vevera,r:to•adopt
RESOLUTION #76-341, as recorded in Res. Book 36, page 436,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF EASTDALE MALL. City Attor-
ney Hayek called attention to the memo from Asst. City Atty.
Angela Ryan that the developer needs to comply with Section
9..52_of the Muni-cipal Code of the City of Iowa City concern-
ing Large Scale Non -Residential Developments. Dennis Saeugling,
Hawkeye Engineering, appeared. The roll call vote on the above
Resolution was as follows: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster,
Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Resolution adopted, 7/0.
City Attorney Hayek suggested an amendment to 9.52, possibly
Lsetting a threshold limit on existing kiuildngs £o arigger=
.S.N.R.D.s.
It was moved by Selzer, seconded by Vevera, to adopt
RESOLUTION #76-342, as recorded in Res. Book 36, pages 437-
438, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PERMANENT SIDEWALK
EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOR THE HELEN LEMME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Roll call: Ayes:
deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer.
Resolution adopted, 7/0. This resolution will grant the school
district the right to erect a fence and maintain the walkway
that connects Helen Lemme School to Hastings Avenue.
It was moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adopt
RESOLUTION #76-343, as recorded in Res. Book 36, pages 439-440,
PROPOSING TO CONVEY AN ALLEY IN BLOCK 46, EAST IOWA CITY,
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to John and Ella Reiland and setting:a public hearing;on-,Octo-
ber 12, 1976. Roll call: Ayes: Foster,.Neuhausery:;Perret,-
Selzer,-Vevera, Balmer, deProsse.' Resolution -adopted; 7%0.;_
It was moved by Foster, seconded by.Selzer,<to,adopt:...:.
RESOLUTION #76-344, as recorded in Res. Book 36, page 441,
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE, PURCHASE OF A 1250 G.P.M.PUMPER TO
AMERICAN LAFRANCE. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret,,Sel-
zer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Resolution adopted,;
7/0. 'City Manager Berlin explained the funding.
It was moved by Balmer, seconded by�Foster, to.adopt
RESOLUTION #76-345, as'recorded in Res. Book 36, pages., 442
446,`APPROVING>LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT „KEN!S.
Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer,, Vevera,".Balmer,-:deProsse „
Foster;'Neuhauser. Resolution adopted,;7/0.
Councilman-deProsse extended her appreciation to Community
Development Director Kraft for his informational,lettei;to.Cedar
Rapids Mayor Canney. .She stated.Mr. Canney,..relaye3 the,Iowa
City comments and concerns on the H.C.D.A.=Act at-.the.U.S.,,
Conference of Mayors in Albuquerque.
It was moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adjourn
the meeting at -9:45 P.M. Motion carried, unanimouSly.
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
• `,
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
OCTOBER 4, 1976
1:30 P.M.
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: October 4, 1976, 1:30 P.M,
Conference Room, Mayor Neuhauser presiding.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Foster, Perret '
Selzer, Vevera, deProsse. Absent: Balmer,
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: None
Kraft Berlin
Vann, Showalter, Stolfus' Schreiber, Geshwiler,
Hayek, Schmeiser, Miller, Kushaiir
AGENDA QUESTIONS
Mayor Neuhauser commented that the public hearings, on Items 11
12, and 13 would be combined at the formal meetin
all concerning the tree regulations. g as they are'
Councilman Vevera advised that he would not vote for
zoning of Plum Grove Acres (Court Hill
after reading the Cit q the re-
thatzoning
En ineer�•'' Scott Blvd. Addn. #S)
meeting.
City Engineer report on this
The Mayor -requested
g• rezoning at the regular
Councilman Selzer called attention to a discrepanc
y tthe word-
aterial
o
LargefScalethe mResidentiaplsubdivisionaining the Planned Area Development and
for
suggested that the Ordinance establishinA &—�artmen
lution Accepting g the PAD He
Oct. 5, g the LSRD be adopted at the regularand the Reso-
The City Manager advised that he wouldcheckts
it is possible. meeting on
to see if
Concerning the rezoning of the Haopv Hollow
man Vevera advised that he would b p in Pla r°und,
Neal Berlin Council -
al pointed out that the staff was "no"• City Manager.
an
belused1foron in a previous bond issue, and that HCDAinvestigmone} might
nation as a purchase. Council discussed the propert '
storm water detention area. property -s desig-
Councilman Balmer asked for an ex
Plan Coordinic, _Committee's planation of the Co�Yehe^n_ ve
CZ, participatipn, recommendations concerning the
Neuhauser stated that thecCPCCswantedetob
Y Ha _ill. Mayor
view, and to try and survey the entire get a wider point of
Manager pointed out that there was it deommuni,ty. The City
Process. The Mayor noted that there will be time to end the
Council with an alternative e
proposal. ion to
and if she a
tioned why Rauber had not commCouncilmanBalmercommented on the vegetation guide„
hd been consulted. The City Manager stated that
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she had been consulted but she doesn't
everything being put into it, and she
and express her viewpoint, and is free
Councilmembers agreed that she should
on the tree ordinances.
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October 4, 1976
necessarily agree with
would be pleased to come
to do that. Several
come for the discussion
Councilman Balmer also questioned why work had been delayed
until the Land Use Plan and Zonln Ordinance was completed,
and thought it should be at the top of tEie 'list for completion
and why the tree ordinances (and Riverfront Commission brochure)
had been worked on. Mayor Neuhauser explained that it has been
started, but will take longer than other plans; much -of the
Riverfront Comm. brochures had been done by Horton and the
Stanley consultants.
Councilman Balmer also pointed out the delay in getting the City
Park improvements, and questioned why the environmental review
had not been done earlier. The City Manager noted that the _
schedule had been presented, and the environmental review state-
ments had been completed. He stated that it was imperative
that all rules and regulations are followed, or we end; up in a
hassle with the federal government. Councilman Vevera, added
that if there was a bond issue on Happy Hollow, what was the money
was spent for. The City Manager explained that after appraisal
of the property in 1966, a motion to purchase the Happy Hollow
playground was voted down by the Parks and Recreation Commission,
and these minutes were accepted by Council.
Mayor Neuhauser stated that the changes in M1 -M2 Zones and the
Mgbi1a Home Ordinance are being held so that they can be a part
of the total Zoning Ordinance. Councilman Balmer questioned,
what the City's share of the revenue sharing would be. The
City Manager advised that he had not received what the entitle-
ment would be, but as soon as it was received, he would let
Council know.
Councilman Vevera asked if it had ever been determined who owned
the bank of dirt in the vicinity of Emerald Street Apts. & Cal-
vin Court. The City Manager stated that he would check it oft.
Mayor Neuhauser proposed that some indication be given by Coun-
cil concerning the alley behind Seiferts, and advised that she
would ask the City Attorney later.
Councilman Selzer asked whether or not the City had a policy
that they were not inspecting sinalQ famil owner -occupied
residences, because of the August report :From code enforcement
dUYiBj_o_n, The Mayor replied that they were probably a result:
of complaints. It was noted that the City does not charge a
fee for inspections. Councilman Balmer called attention to the
dispute as to who is taking care of the plantings on Wa'shintbn
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October 4, 1976
Street in front of the First National Bank, and stated that
there was no grass, but weeds. Administrative Assistant Linda
Schreiber advised that there was a question as to whether
or not the City will accept the work in that area. The City
Manager advised that there will be replacements of several
shrubs and trees. Councilman Selzer commented that he had
not as yet received the information from the Public Works
Department concerning the right-of-wav_along Scott Boulevard.
Councilwoman deProsse explained a complaint she had received
regarding the WXD11g-tree being cut down in front of the house
at 1817 C Street. The City Manager advised he would look into
it. Mayor Neuhauser called attention to the letter in the pack-
et regarding her appointment as a member of the Q=vn >tw De-
velopment and Housing Committee of the U323te�1States Conference
of Mayors. She requested Council's consent to attend the Novemr
ber 7-8 meeting in Chicago and the January 18-19 meeting in
Washington, D.C., advising Council that she would report back
on these meetings. There were no Council objections.
Councilman Selzer noted his opposition to the statement in Hous-
ing Comm. minutes of Sept. 8 regarding the requirement 'that
presale inspection of structures containing one or more dwelling
units should be mandatory rather than voluntary. Councilwoman
deProsse also asked if it had been determined what the legal
interpretation was concerning the liability of the City on jia:7
spections. The City Manager commented that the legal staff
would write an opinion.
JOHNSON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
Jim Evans, Donna Friedman and Mary Jane McLaughlin were present
to discuss their proposal. It was pointed out that the, Arts
Council has the use of an office in the Parks & Rec. Dept, area,.
and the City provides staff assistance and some supplies, con-
tributing approximately $11,000 in this manner.
Friedman explained -the City Spirit Grant and the accomplish-
ments of the group. McLaughlin discussed the funding, and the
need for a Director. Evans discussed the solicitation of pri-
vate contributions, noting that they are also beginning, a spon-
soring membership category, through private business. It was
noted that the Iowa Arts Council grant provided $2,700 for a
director, which must be matched. Councilman Balmer noted the
budgetary limits of the City. The City Manager pointed out if
this organization is to be successful in the long run, it should
not be dependent on the City for a handout: each year. Council-
man Vevera expressed concern, advising that he is more inter-
ested in correcting sewer and street problems. Councilman
Selzer suggested there should be a happy medium, citing the
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example of Project Green. A fund raising event is planned
for December. The Mayor advised that it was hard when Council
is trying to economize in government, with only a 7% increase
allowed next year in the budget, to justify funding for a new*
director position. The funding being asked for is $50 a month
and office space. The City Manager advised that it could.be
funded from the Aid, to Agencies fund. A .formal motion con-
cerning this funding will be made at the regular council meeting.
REHAB-- BPROGRAM
Program Coordinator Julie Vann and Consultant Mike Kucharzak;
were present to explain the financing packages for the Housing
Rehabilitation Program and to define the rehab property stand-
ards as presented in the September 29th memo. After Council
approval of their proposed procedures, the Pn i*onm ntal review
for the program should be ready by October 18th. The staff to
be hired should be able to start by November 1st, and the pro-
gram will be ready by November 15th.
The time schedule for the environmental review process was dis-
cussed. The review could be challenged. HUD's role has changed
considerably. They make sure that we have followed prescribed
advertising procedures, etc.
Vann explained that any house that participates in the program
will have to be brought up to minimum housing code standards,
the, same standards that the enforcement division uses, for
consistency. Other considerations would include (1) energy
conservation, (2) fire prevention, and (3) incipient code vio-
lations. These are in the order of priority. Kucharzak; ex-
plained the rationale behind the figure used for grant ceiling.
He noted that our minimum standards area typical code. In
mid-November recommendations from staff and the major community
lenders as to how to best work up options on financing program
will be presented to Council. General contractors will be bid-
ding on a package.
Councilman Selzer called attention to the difficulties in ob-
taining a building inspector, and commented that the success
of the program depends on the adequacy of the inspection., it
was noted that in Sec. 6.c.3., the income was yearly not monthly.
Councilman Vevera asked whether or not the improvements would
raise taxes. Kucharzak commented that some of the money would
be used for deferred maintenance, or repairs, and should not
raise the market value, but addition of a new room would raise
taxes. Vann pointed out that thd by
e grants will be processed �` the City, not the banks, and discussed the eligibility require-
ments.
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Vann explained their proposal that out of the total $450.,000'
allotment, $100,000 was to be used for site improvements for
the neighborhood (such as sidewalks); $125,000 used for a
minimum of 25 grants at $5,000 each; $40,000 for a minimum
of 8 forgivable loans. Kucharzak explained avoiding "wind-
fall" for persons other than the low-income person being served;
Mayor Neuhauser called attention to provisions for handicapped
People. Kucharzak suggested taking this under consideration
and having the Advisory Board include it as a specific objec
tive. Councilman Selzer complimented Julie Vann; and Consult-
ant Mike Kucharzak on their simple, straight -forward, well-
prepared program.
VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH
Concerning acquisition of a bikeway path from Mercer Park to
Scott Boulevard, and triangles for park land Co
Dir. Kraft advised that the developer ' to dedy bev.
the 40' strip (which is measured starting€from dthe edge: of the
railroad right-of-way),
East, the triangles ouldnbeadedicated mtotthe nCitye€orQheigh- walter out-
borhbod parks. Parks and Recreation Director Sho
lined their proposed plans for ground cover that does not need;
much maintenance, and planting of pine tree seedlings. Coun-
cilman unle questioned
out thatt unleaccess to the triangles, and pointed
ss the easements are fenced, it will do no good.
Senior Planner Don Schmeiser pointed out the 10' easements for
walkways to each triangle and explained previous discussion
with the developer.
the sanitar Councilman Foster asked, whether or not
y sewer problems had been ironed out. The City Mans- `
ger stated that they had not. Council discussed the. deyeloper'is
proposal to enlarge the B.D.I. sewer to take care of the addi-
tional ground., Councilman Selzer asked that the Staff deter- i
mine what the required capacity might be. The Mayor no ped that
the subdivision could not be approved until agreement that sewEgal
arrangements are feasible. The City Manager commented that thele
was no way to determine what maximum develo ;
bu
what staff is looking at is the absolute figure
available to B.D.I. uld be
The observation was made that the triangles, about ,7 of an
acre each, were useless land for the developer. Chairman of
Parks and Recreation Commission Tom Cilek commented that, a
specific agreement should be made concerning all five triangles,..In answer to the Mayor's request for his recommendation, the
City Manager stated that the 40' was desirable for a bike path
and the pocket parks would be O.K. Cost for asphalt was
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October 4, 1976
be used. It was suggested that recycled as
a 401 The City Manager stated that
easement, but not for he saw a const could'
that the matter be referred the trian consensus jL
a recommendat' back to gles, The Mayor su "
Kraft mmend tion on the appropriate Community Develo g4E" ted
on Tuesday, that he would width for Pment #car
bring this a bicycle pabhl.
information to Counc��,
PARKING ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY
Police
Ass -c Chief Harvey Miller
Attorne called attention to the
that cities y Tony KushnI" Remo froom
Ing of unauthoriz have this As e result of
ized vehicles Power, he had stopped e °Pinion
Wingate, Gloria Dei Lutheran parking on the ticket;
tian Church, were Private pert �,
Present for Church, and Rev. Pro y• R�_v.
was made that the the discussion, We, First CFu�is_
law to retribution polic The obsery
cies, the After y was exposing those atioii
Council directed City
of past andpresent
using the
strongest law possible to Y Attorne Fre e
vate property, control unauthorized tO draft the
on pri��
It was moved
executive by Poster and seconded b
on Co session to discuss the y Perret
immunity Needs, appointment too adjourn to
Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer roll call Balmer, deProt $e committee
carried, 7�0 e , and Ve dimer
Upon
vera voted ��ayen, r Poster,
Motion
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