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Home My WebLink About1976-12-21 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES DECEMBER 21, 1976 7:30 P,M, Iowa City City Council, regular session, 12/21/76, at 7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: Perret. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Jim Larew appeared and extended an invitation to the public to participate singing Christmas carols on Thursday, 7r3Op.N,, December 23, at Blackhawk Park. A band played two Christ- mas carols. ' It was moved by Selzer, seconded by Balmer, that the following agenda items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as amended: Approval of official actions, regular Council meeting, 12/7/76, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commission: Civil Service Comm - 11/30/76; -Airport Comm. - 10/21/76 & 11/18/76;`"Housing i_2�32 Comm- - 11/10/76 & 11/17/76;{Committee on Community 23 Needs - 12/1/76 & 12/7/76; Riverfront Comm.- —�— - Parks & Rec. Comm. - 12/8/76. - 12/9/76; a22�c Permit Res.,as recorded in Resolution Book 37, as rec- ommended by the City Clerk: Resolut3.on 660, Approving Class C Liquor License in Lazy Leopard Lounge, 112 Wright St. Resolution '#76- Application for 449, 661,ortion Of rov Permitage to CentralpvendorsRfornthefHighland Aver)ueCigarette 2 239 Resolution #76-450, page 662, Approving Refund of. Por- tion of Cigarette Permit to Central Vendors for the Bull Market. Motions: Approving Petition for Suspension or Remission of Taxes on Account of Age or Infirmity for Mildred L. Jennings, 815 River St., as recommended by the City 9A41 Clerk and the City Attorney. Setting public hearing on January 11, 1977, to review proposed community develop- ment projects funded with Community Development Block Grant funds. Mayor Neuhauser formally announced the public hearing (CDBG funds) to be held Jan. 11, 1977. Correspondence: Petition from Iowa city residents to have alley paved (alley opening to Dodge & Johnson Streets, bounded by Davenport & Bloomington Streets), referred to Public Works Dept. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, with Perret absent. 2— Page 2 Council Activities December 21, 1976 Council noted the Housing Commission's recommendation, concerning transition from Section 23 to Section 8, to pro- vide affordable housing. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Foster to adopt the RESOLUTION NAMING A CERTAIN PARK LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS, as Wetherby Park. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, Foster, Selzer. Nays: deProsse, Neuhauser, Vevera. Absent: Perret. Motion failed, 3/3. The Mayor stated that the item would be sent back to the park naming committee. There were no objec- tions. City Manager Neal Berlin read the Resolution passed previously on the park naming policy. City Manager Berlin explained that concerning the hearing for area residents concerning the purchase of the Hayek prop- erty adjacent to Happy Hollow Park, Council's intent was that the residents come to any meeting and speak during Public Dis- cussion instead of setting a public hearing. Council dis- cussed the advisability of Public Works Director Plastino meet- ing with the group first. Wayne Begley, repesenting the group who presented the petition for purchase of park land, was pres- ent and asked that their group be officially included on an agenda. Mayor Neuhauser explained Council's intention to pur- chase the land to further the stormwater management program. Council has given approval to interim solutions which include use of the park as a detention area. Begley advised he had sent a letter to Council and to HUD, asking for a full scale environmental impact statement for this project. This letter will be on next week's agenda. -? y� Mayor Neuhauser announced there were two vacancies on the Board of Appeals with terms expiring December 31, 1979, and one vacancy on the Board of Examiners of Plumbers (Master Plumber) with term expiring December 31, 1978. She indicated the appointments will be made at the January 25, 1977 meet- ing. A motion was made by Selzer, seconded by deProsse, to request the existing member of the Board of Appeals (Warren Burger) to serve until replacement has been made. Motion carried, 6/0, with Perret absent. �u Councilwoman deProsse moved, Councilman Selzer seconded to approve the Mayor's appointment of John -McLaughlin, 1715 Rochester Court, to fill the vacancy on the Parks and Recrea- tion Commission for a four-year term expiring January 1, 1981. Motion carried, 6/0, with Perret absent. 2 2 It was moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to approve the appointment of Dr. Robin Powell, 330 Ferson Avenue, as the School Board representative to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a one-year term beginning October 1, 1976, Page 3 and expiring October 1, 1977. Perret absent. Council Activities December 21, 1976 Motion carried, 6/0, with Councilman Vevera announced he would be on vacation on January 17 and 18, 1977. Councilman Selzer requested that Boards and Commissions furnish minutes as soon as possible after their meetings. In addition, he read an article en- titled, "The Raid on the Public Treasury" and asked all to think where they fell in the categories mentioned. Councilman Balmer requested Council consideration of the Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance by repealing require- ments concerning Portable Signs. Council discussed the 20 pages of revisions presented concerning the complete ordinance. Plan- ning and Zoning Commissioner Dick Blum was present for the dis- cussion. Issuance of special permits was discussed. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Vevera that the Council re- quest the Planning and Zoning Commission consider, as quickly as possible, the 20 -page revisions for the Sign Ordinance as drafted by the Sign Ordinance Committee. There was a consen- sus to add to the previous motion the words, "that special emphasis be taken on the question of portable.signs." Assist- ant Attorney Robert Bowlin advised that there is no authori- zation for issuance of a temporary permit under the present ordinance. City Manager Berlin pointed out that the 20 -page report is what the staff thinks the committee has said, and was for Council information that something is being done. The question was, whether or not it should go back to the Sign Committee for final approval before being sent on to P&Z. The vote on the motion to refer to P&Z carried, 5/1, Selzer voting "no." _2 It was moved by Foster and seconded by Balmer that the ORDINANCE REPEALING REQUIREMENTS FOR PORTABLE SIGNS be con- sidered and given first vote for passage. Attorney Bowlin advised a public hearing would have to be set after public hearing and recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Com- mission as the Sign Ordinance is a part of the Zoning Code. The motion was withdrawn. Council discussed the metered parking spaces in front of the Campus Security. The City Manager pointed out that if the spaces were to be reserved for Campus security, the resolution should say so. It was pointed out that the City vehicles abide by the University traffic rules and pay parking fees and fines. It was suggested that the City Manager could look at a trade-off with the University. City Manager Berlin requested an Executive Session fol- lowing this meeting to discuss negotiations. Page 4 Council Activities December 21, 1976 A public hearing was held on the proposed plans, speci- fications, contracts, and estimated costs for the police- women's locker room facility. There being no one present to speak, Mayor Neuhauser declared the hearing closed. The Mayor opened the public hearing on the proposal of the City of Iowa City to apply for an Iowa Department of Trans- portation Operating and Capital Grant for the City. In answer to the questions raised at the Informal Council meeting yester- day concerning discrepancies between the cover letter and the detailed financial information attached to it, City Manager Berlin explained that the financial information related solely to operating expenses and an additional $20,730 had been added as the City's matching funds to the grant. Public hearing 2s6 - closed. The public hearing was declared open on the amendment of the FY 77 budget ending June 30, 1977. City Manager Berlin pointed out it was the intention of the City staff to have this public hearing earlier in the year to obtain a better view when considering the 1978 budget. Another public hearing will be held later in the year. After further discussion, the Mayor closed the public hearing. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, that ORDI- NANCE 476-2822, as recorded in Ordinance Book 10, pages 80 and 81, TER 9.54 OF CODE OFNIOWA CITY, IOWANCE ) BY2ENACTINGo. 2359 PA NEW SECTION WHICH MUNICIPAL WHICHPRO- HIBITS RETALIATORY CONDUCT AGAINST TENANTS BY THE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF MOBILE HOME PARKS be passed and adopted. Sally Walker, member of H.O.M.H., appeared and advised that she had met with two owner/managers of mobile home parks to obtain their input. After a brief discussion in reference to County participation, the Ordinance received an affirmative roll call vote, with Perret absent. Ordinance adopted, 6/0. It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Balmer to adopt the RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDITORS PLAT NO. 32, SUBMITTED BY R. M. BOGGS, CO., INC.; BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, INC.; CAPITOL PROPANE GAS CO., INC.; DRUG FAIR; L. L. PELLING CO.jAND WOLF CONSTRUCTION, INC. Attorney Bowlin relayed City Attorney Hayek's request that the resolution be deferred for one week. The resolution explains that this is not a subdivision plat, but is an auditor's plat. P & Z Commissioner Blum stated that the resolution is what everyone thought was appropriate. City Manager Berlin said he would find out what the problem is. It was moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to defer action for one week. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent. 2.2.5_9 Page 5 Council Activities December 21, 1976 It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RESOLUTION #76-451, as recorded in Resolution Book 37, pages 663-669, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A VEHICLE ACTUATED TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE EXTENSION OF U. S. HIGHWAY 6 AND SYCAMORE STREET. Roll call: Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: Foster. Resolution adopted, 5/1, with Perret absent. -- It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Vevera to adopt RESOLUTION #76-452, as recorded in Resolution Book 37, page 670, AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A SPECIAL ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY FOR POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF PARK PROPERTY. Affirma- tive roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. This resolution authorized hiring of Attorney William Meardon to represent the City in possible acquisition of Hayek property. Council discussed the possibility of litigation, and Environ- mental Impact Statement. The City Manager commented that the Parks and Recreation Commission are working against use of Happy Hollow Park for the Stormwater Management Program. Funds for the special attorney will be from HCDA funds. _.2 City Manager Neal Berlin suggested deletion of the word 'estimated' in #2 and in the title of the RESOLUTION 1176-453, as recorded in Resolution Book 37, page 671, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS PURCHASES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET & TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WHEN THE TOTAL COST OF SUCH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DOES NOT EXCEED THE SUM OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS. It was moved by Selzer and seconded by deProsse to so amend the resolution. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Perret absent. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt the Resolution #76-453, as amended. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. _ It was moved by dePross;:, seconded by Vevera to adopt RESOLUTION #76-454, recorded in Resolution Book 37, pages 672-675, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR IN -BUS ADVER- TIZING IN THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM BETWEEN THE CITY AND COMMUNICATIONS, for placing advertising on City buses. City Manager Berlin pointed out that the agreement had been changed to reflect discussion at yesterday's informal session. Affirm- ative roll call vote was unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. It was moved by Foster and seconded by deProsse to adopt the RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE FOR NOTIFICATION AND SELECTION OF CONTRACTORS FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM. _ 214 Page 6 9 Council Activities December 21, 1976 Councilman Selzer asked for more information concerning para- graphs numbered 2 and 3. It was moved by Selzer and seconded by deProsse that the resolution be deferred for more informa- tion. Motion carried. Council discussed the University request for informational signs and their placement. The request has been approved by the Iowa Department of Transportation, the City and Traffic Engineering Departments. Public Works and seconded by Vevera refer the request to the Planning Balmeras moved by Selzer to refIt w and Zoning Commission for their advice. Roll call: Ayes: , deProsse, Selzer, Vevera. Nays: Foster, Neuhauser. Motion carried, 4/2, Perret absent. Item #20, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO RECORD AN EXTINGUISHMENT OF EASEMENT, was deferred at yester- day's Informal Council meeting. A motion was made by deProsse,. seconded by Fuster, to 2 adopt RESOLUTION #76-455, as recorded in Resolution Book 37, pages 676-677, AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF "LOCATION AND DESIGN APPROVAL REQUEST" FOR THE MUSCATINE AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, with Perret absent. It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt 2 RESOLUTION #76-456, as recorded in Resolution Book 37, pages 678-679, AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE or OPPORTUNITY OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC HEARING" FOR THE MUSCATINE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, With Perret absent. Councilwoman deProsse moved / 2 2 to adjourn the meetingExecutive Foster seconded, cutive Session. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous with Perret absent. (9:25 P.M.) MAYOR CITY CLERK Tape recorded on Reel #43 i City of Iowa c - w 0.1-7711 1 - !; DATE: December 17, 1976 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Billing for Honohan, Epley & Lyon -az 7o b. Recreation fees and charges 2 y 71 c. Acting Transit Superintendent 21272 d. ICMA - European Project Team 2, Z 7 3 Memoranda from the Director of Public Ivorks: a. Department of Public Works, Monthly Report - November 227,4 b. Rocky Shore Bikeway 22 7S Request from Old Brick Associates and The Friends of: the Old Brick Presbyterian Church, Inc. 2.% 74 Minutes of Staff Meetings, November 24, 1976 and December 1, 1976. 2x77 Letter to Mr. Wayne Begley from Department of Community Development regarding the rezoning of land adjacent to Happy Hollow Park. agL7 8 Letter to Ms. Marcia Linder from Department of Community Development regarding the rezoning of land adjacent to Happy Flollow Park. 22rq Memorandum from Robert Edberg regarding recommendations for amendments to the Sign Section of the City Zoning Ordinance. 2 290 City of Iowa City Financial Simmiary - October, 1976. 2281 Letter to Dr. F. D. Staab, Mayor, City of University Heights, regarding communication on service contract. 2 2V2. Memorandum from Carol deProsse regarding the meeting of December 8, 1976 c City Goals and Objectives. 2233 Memorandum from Dennis E. Showalter, Director of Parks and Recreation, regarding'a`dvisability of covering the Mercer Park Pool. 2 28 4/ Memorandum from Bob Bowlin, Asst. City Attorney, regarding annexation to the City of Coralville. .2295 Link directory of most recent entries. Mf v"a Otto w. C IDSQ. 'Dhoyytt.�,�rL c 00 ad . q£ CCN "Pn o pas cd CDBG 11Y 78 Cl. qvt �m�CR.,dW.9 OAQChftE4 -* 8cauowac 'DtuelopM'&. --- C'on,Pn-ehuasur- Tlrw Ccbuczic�ax.c in aslc yow�sa� 2 286 2zS6A 223615 SEPARATING TIS GOOD FROM nlE BAD_ RATING ASSESSORS' PERFORMANCES IN 1975 by Dr. Steven Gold, Associate Professer, University. Department of Economics, Drake i.ZB7 LETTER FROM VICTOR.I. BELGER, TO'VA CM ASSE�itg$ SSOR, PROPOSED BUIXTET FOR 7977-1978; includes copy of Proposed budget. NOTICE OF PUBLIC IIEAWNC - BUDGET ESTIbIATE FY JULY 1, 1977 -- JUNE 30, 1978. ;L2.19 PROPOSED CQDtkNI LO ITY DFVELOPNENT BCK GRANT BUDGET & SU�ZIARY OP PROGRAAiS PROPOSED 2289p DATE: December 17, 1976 70: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Billing for Honokian, Epley & Lyon 0127 e b. Recreation fees and charges c. Acting Transit Superintendent R 1 7 d. ICM1fA•: -..European Project Team 2.272 2x73 Memoranda from the Director of Public Works: a. Departmentof Public Works, Monthly Report - b. Rocky Shore Bikeway November 22711 A s 7S Request from Old Brick Associates and The Friends of tulle Old Brick Presbyterian Church, Inc. 4.276 Minutes of Staff Meetings, November 24, 1976 and December 1, 1976. ':2a77 Letter to Mr. Wayne Begley from Department of Community Development: regarding the. rezoning of land adjacent to Happy ik0110ta Park. Letter to bis. Marcia Linder from Department of CO,unity Development: regarding the rezoning of land adjacent to Happy }follow Park. Memorandum from RobertEdberg regarding recommendations for* to the Sign Section of the City Zoning Ordinance. amendments RzBo City of Iowa City Financial Summary - October, 1976, A.ZSI Letter to Dr. F. D. Staab, Mayor, City of University k-leights, regarding communication on service contract. q a S%z Memorandum from Carol deProsse regarding the meeting of December 8, 1976 City Goals and Objectives. 2283 Memorandum from Dennis E. Showalter, Director of Parks and Recreation regarding'a`dvisability Of covering the Mercer Park Pool. , 2 2g e/ Memorandum from Bob BOwlin, Asst. City Attorney, regarding annexation to the City of Coralville. mazes Link directory of most recent entries. Mtmo •SRon„ C t)B6 P►c�e4, . CoeRd .2 2846 CDBG fY 7S 9. 433-• .i� 4:KQCJ%VU&A* f°Oau1 ECO%30.wc'D[u4lo a. 2z8 6 A w +� — eoMP�n�s,„e 'Pfnv CQ1At5.�YOn1.G •ks 4s.1� Uoaansal,� ) 22g�i $ SEPARATING THE GOOD FROM THE BAD: RATING ASSESSORS' PERFORNUWCES IN ]975 by Steven Gold, Associate ProEesser, Department of.Economi.cs, Drake University. LETTER FROM VICTOR J. BELGER, IO'YA CITY ASSESSOR, PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 7.Avs 1977-1978; includes copy of proposed budget. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - BUDGET ESTINIATE Fy JULY 1, 1977 -- JUNE 30, 1978. A%qB q PROPOSED COM,RjNTIY DEVELOPNIEW BLOCK GRANT BUDGET T, SUMRY OF PROGR4S PROPOSED 2 %sq p 9