HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-12-07 Council minutesINrOr*JAL DISCUSSIOLN
DEMBER 6, 1976
1:30 P.M.
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIAv: December 6, 1976, 1:30 P.M., Conference
Room, Civic Center.
COUNCIL1O SERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, deProsse, Balmer, Foster, Vevera,
I-brret. ABSENT: Selzer.
STAFFM EBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schmeiser.
Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding.
COUNCILTIME
Councilman Vevera called attention to the November 8th informal minutes
concerning the number of Councilmerrbers expected to attend a convention,
advising that he was not aware that three members would attend. After
discussion, the City Manager suggested that it was desirable for the
i11Mci.l to set a policy regarding approval of travel requisitions...
Mayor Neuhauser summarized their decision, noting that in the future any
CAuncilmember going out of town at City expense would announce it publicly
and get concurrence of the other Councilmembbers She apologized for the
misunderstanding.
( City Manager Neal Berlin advised that
r9Rau1-tRat lion &=he �i would be U:R.
in Iowa City on Monday, December lath, and would meet with the business
community at 7:00 A.M. at a breakfast to which the Council was invited.
Mayor Neuhauser reminded Councilmembers of the Citv Party'on December
10th at the K.C.'s, $6.00 payable in advance.
ZONING
Senior Planner Don Schmeiser was present to discuss the zoning matters,
and began with the n Cae request for rezoning to RIB and voluntary
annexation. Planning and Zoning Commission had requested that the
zoning by RIA. The legal department had said that the rezoning should
be set for the zone requested by the applicant. Council could set up
two rezonings. Schmeiser advised that the applicant 'mould withdraw if
they did not get the RIB rezoning. Information was presented concerning
the school location, the urban reserve zone, the location of Highway
518. Schmeiser advised that they were putting together a school data
study which could be ready by the time set for the public hearing (December
28).
Concerning the Oakridee Estates Part I, Schmeiser advised that an alternative
solution had been worked out with thedeveloper. In answer to the
question, he explained that the M1 -M2 Ordinance and the Mobile Home
Ordinances would be part of the new zoning ordinance.
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e ity Manager asked whether or not Council agreed with the process of
i dovetailing as explained in the letter from the Cit
the `rantz Conctnirr.on Co, part IV ,ft PrL)S-„o t Addition. Attorney concerning
stated that everyone seemed that. The Idobje
comfortable with that. There was no objections.
AGEMA
Regarding the work program for Ralstonn Council mn Balmer questioned
whether or not there was a progr•un for dredging along the creek. The
Mayor advised that there was cleaning on a continual basis.
The City Manager related his conversation with Parks and Recreation
Cotmtissioner Flo Stockman concerning detention of storm water at on
Hollow Park and at the Hickory Hill location.The
working against these projects. Public i4orks Director Dick plastintively
will be meeting with area, residents concerning the happy Hollow Park.
ayek Property The &y would need to be acquired if the Park is used for
detention of water. The possibility of moving Happy Hollow diamond was
noted. The City Manager advised that the environmental review for Happy
Hollow is on file and advertising requirements had been observed.
Councilman Balmer voiced appreciation of Plastino's comments on the
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that all the ltuation. Mayor Neuhauser suggested
People in the neighborhood should have been contacted
before the resolution was put on the agenda. Balmer mentioned that the
rumble strips on Lexington are inadequate but the stop signs are effective.
Several members noted that they would not support the resolution.
TRANSIT ASSISTANCE
City hfanager Neal Berlin presented Council with the notification of
resignation of Steve Morris
December 17th. as Transit Superintendent to be effective on
Everyone agreed that Steve had done a great job with the
transit system Concern was expressed concerning turnover on the staff.
Morris was present and gave scale back
program t.forris explained the t °and on the ta'vtsit ; tance
the $165,000. The Cit Mian percentages and figures used to request
Y ager commented that the real issue is the
level of service, to increase it to provide specialized transportation
for the handiCannw
—� 1. The sub -committee of Transit Advisory Committee of
Regional- Planning has presented information and a recommendation
which Morris concurred,, to work on a contract with the Board of�
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to operate an additional vehicle with a lift on it. The County is
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already set up to operate the SEATS program.
Morris explained that if the City gets the $165,000, and if $60,000 is
spent for specialized transportation, there would be $100,000 left which
could be used to dislocate property tax. This year $119,000 was taken
from property tax for transit. City P.fanager Berlin reminded all that
the City was down $300,000 in property tax, and will have to come up
with $300,000 in revenues to balance the budget, plus the replacement of
the perpetual care fund ($70,000). The Mayor noted that if the entire
$165,000 is used for transit, there will be severe cutbacks in other
departments. There will be several students present at the formal
meeting to discuss the application. DonS_ cher of Regional Planning
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was present and explained the demonstration grant for Health, Education
and Welfare which would pay for administrative services, but various
governmental agnecies would have to pool their money to pay for the vans
and drivers. He thought that within four years Iowa City would be
eligible for Section V UJITA funds. The City Manager reminded Council of
the whole issue of the maintenance facility. The informal meeting of
the 20th will discuss the maintenance facility. Brent Bair was also
present for the discussion and explained options. The County Board is
receptive to their ideas.
\lorris cautioned Council to keep the guidelines loose. There are ideas
for incorporating the taxis in a consolidated system in the future.
Councilman Foster suggested that bus shelters be installed, at least
downtown, to get the people in out of the weather. Councilman Perret
added that even a temporary solution could be considered. It was pointed
out that nothing will be allowed on the Pentacrest:. The proposal for a
permanent bus shelter depends on Monday's Council discussion concerning
street closures. It was suggested that the right-of-way be utilized and
that shelters could be designed so that they could be walked thru in
some fashion. rbrris advised that lie had talked to University representatives
about street closures and shelters in the Washington Street area.
AIR MWAMINATION--TELOSIT GARAGE
The City Manager pointed out that alternatives suggested by Councilmembers
had been explored and were not desirable options, as explained in Plastino's
memo of November 5th, and asked for Council direction: There might be
funds available in the equipment fund. The City ],tanager advised that
when he had figured out where the money was coming from, he would come
back to Council.
SWIM.NtING POOLS
City Manager Berlin related a discussion he had held with Superintendent
Ludwig concerning the Council and Parks and Recreation Commission's
position concerning swimming pools, that they had a low priority. He
advised he was checking to see whether or not this had changed. A
majority of the Council agreed that it was still a low priority. Present
use of the Recreation Center Pool was discussed. It was noted that
doming over Mercer Park had been explored previously.
The City Manager advised that on Wednesday material for the Zuchelli �•
session on Monday would be sent for Council review, and would include 1)
mean on marketability, from Zuchelli & Hunter, how the street problems
relate to marketability, 2) legal opinions from John Hayek on that
matter, and 3) a staff report that deals with every single segment of
the question of street closures.
CITY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
City Manager Berlin pointed out that he was presenting the priorities
taken from the Department Heads' budget submissions for FY '78, because
the Staff grants to know whether or not the priorities as identified by
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than are priorities that Council agrees with and should be working
toward. Staff will strive to emphasize the things Council thinks are
least important. The second objective of the presentation is to give
Council additional thoughts for their meeting with Clayton Ringgenberg
on Wednesday in regard to how Council perceives its role with the community
at large and with City Hall. A meeting with department heads present
will be scheduled to discuss status of '77 goals and objectives. Ile
outlined the priorities from each department as follows:
CITY MERK
A. Municipal Code.
B. Records Management -Microfilming, use of computer for bills and
material sent to the Press -Citizen for publication.
CITY ATTORNEY
A. Municipal Code.
B. Preventive Law - Be aware of what will get anyone in trouble and
seek help in advance.
C. Boards and Commissions - Assistance and attendance at the meetings.
(Ile commented that he did not think the backlog of lawsuits would
ever disappear.)
CITY MANAGER
A. Council Leadership - Work with Council in priority areas..
B. Procedures - New Policy Manual. DUke clear procedures for filing
of subdivision plats, rezoning applications, building inspections.
Computer services used more extensively and effectively.
C. Reorganization (discussed later)
D. Decisions - The City Manager monitor the decisions he is personally
involved in, and the decisions of the Department Heads and Division
Heads to make sure that the decisions are made promptly, and that
they are effective decisions. The City Manager has a responsibility
to constantly evaluate the operation of the City government.
E. Industry (discussed later).
HDAIAN RELATIMS
A. Collective Bargaining - All be informed on negotiations and contracts.
B. Employee Communications -The City does not do as well as they
should in this area.
C. Civil Service - Integrate with Personnel.
UiTknuka
A. Internal Organization.
B. Accruals Accounting - Risk Management (the consultant will be
recamiending priorities).
C. Records Management.
D. Computer Service in areas of both programs and equipment.
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COM1 VITY DEWAOpgL U Page 5
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A.
B• Urban Renewal, cornplete .u; expeditiously as possible.
Senior Citizen Housing.
C. C0ffrprehensive Plan.
D. Olx:rating Procedures.
B. Federal ProgratrL9 - 11CDA, others.
POLICE
A. Radio communication.
B. Remdelirtg or a New Facility.
C. Outdoor Range.
D. Bicycle Registration - Determine value - Finance Department issues
the licenses and the Fire DePartment keeps the records.
ANIl=�'�DL
A• Replacement of facility.
C. Several
B. Ordinance (Council requested addition of this item).
complaints concerning dogs were discussed.
FIRE ..
A-
B. _ Continual upgrading of the Fire Prevention Inspection Program.
Remodeling or new facility.
�hMSS IRAUSIT
A. Transportation for elderly and handicapped.
B. Maintenance facility.
PARKS
A. Keep up the Quality of Maintenance of present parks.
B. landAcquisition (the
will be). Comprehensive Plan will show what the needs
will
RECREATIOL4
A. Look at the Program Needs and Qualities.
B. Adequacy of the Facility.
Iora
A• Ihtphasize planting trees in
Planted on public right parks and cemetery, no trees to be
B. Maintain trees alreadyof-ways.
planted.
C. mall tree nursery.
CEIILTERy
A. New Ordinance - make fees comparable - Look at operat-
Should the City subsidiional procedures
competing with private ze and to what extent? Should the CIty be
enterprise.
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B. Perpetual Care Fund.
C. E12intain at a level acceptable.
LIBRARY
A. Facility -Planning.
PUBLIC i10RKS
A. Maintenance Building - Office of the Director there?
B. Storm Nater Management.
C. Ralston Creek.
D. University Sewer Contract. Councilman Balmer questioned whether or
not the Sanitation Department was using the 2 -person teams. The
City Manager noted that it varied.
STREETS
A. Contrete Pavement Maintenance.
B. Street Excavation Ordinance.
POLLUMON OanML
A. Contract to work with the Enviro
Plant replacement. nmental Protection Agency concerning
B. Trunk Sewers - City has capacity only on the Nest side.
{YA'tER
A. Remote Water Meter Readers - Expand.
TRAFFIC
A. Signals and Lighting at Highway 6/1/218; Highway 6 and Sycamore; E-
N Couplet; and Highway 6/Westlawn. The City Manager suggested
discussing the trade-offs by hiring contractors for these/projects.
PUBLIC WORKS-INGMTMING
A. Federal funds Expeditiously plan and carry out the FAUS programs, to use up
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B- Muscatine-1ormonlTreked.
Projects using TAUS
questioned the status of the bikepath on Rocky Sney.hore.TheCityr
Manager commented that Plastino would like to have e. additional
technician es the Traffic Engineering, as the workload Carried by
design,
does not give hits time to do detailed engineering and
or that LJim co`uldly Carlson concerntrate on major uld issuues more of the minor problems so
C- Subdivision fees - The Engineering Department charges the contractors
for the inspections.the City provides in subdivision development
and will be reviewing whether or not the fees actually reflect the
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time and money the City puts into it.
( Improving communications with developers and contractors.
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A• Operating Procedures.
B. Plan checking fee? look at, see if there should be a charge.
� LNMENT BUILDINGS
A. Erratic nAture of Heating and Cooling at the Civic Center.
PUBLIC {YORKS-.SOLID HASTE
A. Creation of an Enterprise Bind whereby all waste taken to the
landfill would be paid for on a per ton basis. The residential
collection would be financed froma monthly fee, which Mould provide
citizens.
a vehicle for eliminating the fee, or a reduced fee for senior
double. It would do away with the problem of having People pay
B. Solid Waste Alternatives (added by Council).
MUM, [ENT MAIN1�IAA'CE
A• Preventive Maintenance.
B. Financial Reporting System.
PARKING
A. Computer processing of
- g Parking tickets.
B•..- fps as related to the Urban Renewal Project.
CITY ODUNCIL
A. Urban Renewal, complete as soon as possible.
B' Industry - Institute a well thought out program to attract to the
community industry that is comparable with the major industries we
have.
C. Comprehensive Plan.
D. Obligations to Senior Citizens.
E. Maintenance Building.
REO-ANIZATIC
1• Creation OF a Department of Housing Services and Code Enforcement.
a. Take the divisions of Building Inspection (currently in Public
Works), take housing code enforcement (currently in Canmunity
Development), take housing rehab (currently in Community
Development), and take housing supply (the housing division
currently in Community Development), and create that as a
single department.
2. Reorganize Community Development, which would then essentially be
administrative and policy development, not a service department,
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a. The Divisions would be Current Planning, Long Range Planning,
Redevelopment (Urban Renewal), and Program Development, currently
is the Block Grant Program, also exploring other state and
federal programs to maximize the return to the City of other
resources.
Councilwoman deProsse asked for discussion at a later time of
how the City Planning Department relates to the Regional
Planning Commission in terms of the amount of planning done,
the kinds of planning done, and what value the planning has to
the City and development outside the City with interchange
with the County. The City Manager comnented that currently
the staff people, City Council, and Regional Planning Carmission
get along well. The problem that concerned him most is the
issue of what is the role of the County.
3, Reorganize Public works, by addition of the Nass Transit. A strong
relationship between then, many of the service needs of Nass Transit
are fulfilled by Public works.
POLICY
The Council. and the Manager:
a. Add Industrial Development by taking a strong position in
attracting desireable industry, to add to the tax base.
( Mayor Neubauser reported that she had attended a session
entitled 'Economic Development Tactics'. The cassettes of the
fou' meetings will be sent for. Councilman Balmer commented
that the Chamber of Comnerce would be receptive to working
with the Council and other groups. The Mayor added that the
input of the University would be needed as well. One of the
Points made was that you begin with the Comprehensive Plan
you very broadly involve the citizens of the commmit,
�y in
making the determination of what you want in the way of industry
You need well-defined criteria first, as you will be dealing
with business in private. The City Manager commented that
when the University was trying to attract faculty to cane
here, one of the reasons they were not interested in corning
here was that there were not employment opportunities for
faculty spouses. Councilman Balmer stated that the Ordinances
passed also affect costs and are potential roadblocks.
It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret to adjourn to executive
session for discussion of negotiations regar
for discussion of personnel. -Upon- �g the I— 'ire Dep_arr+ ��and
Ferret, ATeuhauser, and Vevera voted 'aye'. lAloionrcaideProsse, Fosstt�r
absent.
The meeting adjourned at 4:30 P.M.
The minutes of this meeting are on tape #40.
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MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIOMF COUNCIL.
NOVEMBER 16, 1
The cost of publishing:the following.pro-
ceedings & claims,is:$ t, . Cumula-
tive cost to date during this calendar
year for said publication is $
Iowa City City -Council, req: session,
11/16/76, 7:30;P:M;,:at;the-,Civic.,Center.
Councilmembers present:.Balmer, deProsse,
Foster, Neuhauser; P,erret,.Selzer, ,Vevera.
Mayor Neuhauser,:presding..,
Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed the week'of
11/15-20/76 as Teacher; Appreciation Week.
Moved by: Selzer, seconded by,Balmer,.that
the following.agenda.items:and,rece-in the
Consent Calendar; be approved :and/or adopt -
as amended:
Approval of minutes,of.official actions,
reg. Council.meeting;;11/2/76, subject
to correction as rec.,by,City Clerk..
Minutes of Bd..&.Comm.: P & Z Comm. -
11/4/76; CCN - 11/3j76; Riverfront
Comm. - 11/4/76.
Permit Res. as recorded.in Res.,Book:37,
as rec. by City Clerk: Res. #76-,402,:,
page 577, approving Class C Beer Permit
appl. for Needs. 18.S. Clinton St. .Res,
#76-403, page,578, ,approving Cigarette
Permits. Res. #76-404,,page 579, to,
refund Cigarette Permit to Goody Shop,
Clinton St.' Mall .'
Correspondence: The Breese Co., Inc.,
re landfill use charges, referred to
Public Works' Dept.
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous,
all Councilmembers present.
Council noted the Riverfront Comm.'s rec.
for the City to cooperate with Project
Green in implementation of the South River
Corridor planting project.
Comm. Dev. Dir. Kraft appeared and ex-
plained the stipulations the City could
impose when it has extraterritorial juris-
diction. Moved by Balmer, seconded by
Foster, that RES. #176-405, as recorded in
Res. Book 37, page 580, APPROVING PRELIM.
PLAT OF LIME KILN FARM ESTATES be adopted.
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to
adopt RES. #76-406, as recorded in Res.
Book_37, ?pa is 581-582; APPROVING41NALr
PLAT -OF EA LE'MALL ADD Comm. Dev
Dir: Kraftvidedlanswers to questions
asked'at�yesterday's mtg ;Affirma'tive'-:J
rol1,C611-vote was unanimous,'''all Council -
members present
Moved by'deProsse''seconded by Foster to
adok RES "1)76407 `as recorde&An'!Res'
Book 37,'pages'583=584,'APPROVING PRELIM.
&'FINAL,'ORGE SCALE NON=RESIDENTIAL DEV`
-PLAN OF LOT'11 OF EASTDALE:MALL�ADD i Pat
Harling' appeared 'Affirmative 'roll'call
vote was'unanimou`s All `Councilmembers 's
present
Mayor Neuhauser commended, Ci ty- Atty f Hayek
an&his staff for'the`job they a"re'doing.
Councllman,Foster reported on the`'Housing
and*Comm:`De'v: Co'iiference he had attended
in; CounciT Bluffs:' ` City'Mgr -called 'at=
tention;to plans for �the•City to: -sponsor.
a sI posibm on the. whole` question of,"
housing
_'.I
City Mgr. Berlin asked Council if the'"
staff should, proceed with drafting an
amendment"to :the Bldg.' Code to increase_
tFib numberof units available to ;the
handicapped=. Grad Meyer, rept the John_
son'. Go; Citizens' Comm.,'appeari d. • After
discussion;!there was. no consensus that:
an`'amendment'be °drifted'.' ,The City_Mgr':
was asked' to `p'rovide`Meycr w'th'•a Sl-
iist+ of
property-owners.1where-accessible=units",
have been' constructed, and to explore the
matter ofthe situation bf'row=housing_
and the firewall -
Larry, Lyncli', Pres': of Li nal ,Atd.,', IHwy" 1
West, appeared re their: request to -con
nect to the' Ci ty sini tory :sewer. + He -ad-
.Vised'that,.`t ey'd'o have al -co 'bldg.'per-
mit. City;Atty.Hayek explained%'the in-
voluntary annex ation"procedure'under Home
'Rule:' City'l4gr Berl i6 conimented=onithe'
meeting held with Mr. Barker "'after Coun-
cil allowed. ,the sewer hook-up there, con-
cern ng annexation 'One abutting proper-
ty`owner will not'annex-voluntarily, and
for no reason that Mr) Barker was�account-
able for, was he able to'accomplish_,his
obligation ,to the City to annex. Robert
."Welsh appeared' Moved by(d0iiosseLand''P
seconded by P6iiret that'the`City,hlgr Land
'City Atty:?nrepare pro6eedings3to4invol
untari;lyi'annex'this area.'and�come4back2to
Council.�ri'th°specific rec5['a6d r6sC'f6r
implementAion' 'Motion carried-unani
mously`; �`all'^Councilmembers`}present': i"i;
.Moved by Selzer and seconded by Balmer to
,, _ _� ti,: i,a7nnaa :;•zzo•=9�b vd tovatd:
allow the sewer ' hookupifor.the,,Lyn.ch prop-
adopt RES. ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS FOR
erty. Atty. Hayek stated JM, -,,it -is clear
EAST1!AND W BOUND TRAFFIC(AT'COURT;;ST,
0. " -`and
lM§
in the amendment that.Chapapplies
AND . v moved;_ era Foster
to -residential and ,,so there
commercial
.
seconded, to defer the res. until next
should be no problemAn the future with
w6ek;'t,!Motion t6-defer::carried; 5/2-, with
the Co. If there is, the City,.could
deProssb and Neuhauser-voting"j"noir!
file a lawsuit against the Cty. Auditor
Robert"W61sh appeared.'.'�,',b.'
and.the Co.,Reco.rder to enjoi,n,,then from
accepting any.,plats or deeds of record.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to
Robert Welsh.:asked.thAl'the motion be
adopt'RES.� #76-�410,rasii�ecorded-,,ihjRes-.,;
made conting�nt_upon the property owner
Book=37;_page-596'ACCEPTING PAVING AND ;
waiving,all.-rights and volunt*6r'ily,annex-
STORMtSEWER: IMPRREMENTS�j IN-. DEAN,� OAKES*---
ing their property. ii
Councilm�'Selzer
':
IST;MDYals'performed byMetro:-Pavers,
and Balmer agreed to add this'.6ontingen6y
Inc. Affirmative -:r'oll"call'vote�was,-.'.
to their motion. Upon roll call Perret
unanimous, all.Councilmembers present.
and deProsse voted "no"; Balmer, Foster;
Neuhauser Selzer, and.Vevera voted "aye."
Moved,'by- S6lzer,,1sec6nded by Fdster�:,['ib;'
Motion ca�ried,.5/2. jhe.CityAr. was
adopt RES. 1176-411, as recorded in Res.
asked to prepare a res. concerning Coun-
Book37-11�paige':59T$, ACCEPTING!WOR K! ON11 FYI
cil's intention to (1) take a position
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771JASPHALT� RESURFACING I PROJ'-;' as� dbfie:bY'
that if there;was further subdivision of
L ":L. 'P611ing! Co-.,"! Affirmative=.roll);call
land in that'area contrary t&-*th6'law,
vote was unanimous, all Counci--lmembers-
the City would procee&toAake,a'llacfion
present. Councilman Perret indicated
necessary to -rectify it, and7.(2) their
that:'the' gas: shutoffs 'are not Tevel!.(with
policy will be that there will be no fur-
new 'i obd.' �,Mr.Pelling;,has-
,pav ng on q k ir W
ther sewer connections outside citylimits
submi tted 6: 1 etier commi tti ng) hi s':co,.-. to
until the land is annexed.
making necessary repairs or replacement
of i: s6cti on om Bel d6n Ave'. in �tfie 1977
City Atty.,Hayek stated that he met with
const_ri"' season.
the Human Relations Comm ' in,regard to
the court decision on the Westinghouse
Moved by B.almer,.seconded by Foster, to
case. The -Comm. rec.-.that the,Cify ap-
adjourn the mtg'Motion=carried.;7/6.
peal the deci.sion of bist.*Court.', Moved
(10-10 P,.M.)
by deProsse.and seconded by Foster that
the,City Council.appeal,the,decision with
kmore 'complete 6s'cripfion'- Of'�Couincil
respect to. the Westinghouse .case. Com-
activities 'is' bfi l` f i 1 el'i n the' off i c�'of
missioner Sally,Smith was present. The
th,e,,Cit,y'Cl6rk.-''
motion to appeal,was adopted 'Unanimously,
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14A . RY C . N I EUHAU S ER
all Councilmembers present.
MAYOR/
Moved by deProsse, seconded by,,Balmer, to
ABBIE S.ERKTOLFUS,
CITY,CL
adopt RES. 0.76-408 as -recorded in Res
Book 37. pages 585-592, AUTHORIZING CON-
TRACT FOR REUSE APPRAISAL REVIEW SERV.
BETWEEN:THE!CITY AND S. DEWAYNE.GUERNSEY,
for urban renewal parcels. Affirmative
roll call,vote was unanimous, all Council -
members present.
City Mgr. Berlin requested the*Council.to
defer the RES. APPROVING PREL:.AND FINAL
PLAT OF ORCHARD COURT ADD. There were
no Council,objections.,
Moved by deProsse, sec ' o6ded byjdrret, to
adopt RES. 476-409, as recorded i i n Res .
Book pages..593-595, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN TRAFFIC: SIGNAL AGREEMENTWITH UNIV.
OF IOWA, signal to beA -i
, nstal.led at the
intersection.of Melrose and Wo'olf.'Ave.
Affirmative,;
roll ,call 'vote wai--uninimous,
all Councilmembers present.
Moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to
NoYembe.r., 34-19.76
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 16, 1976
7:30 P.M,_
Iowa City City Council, regular session, 11/16/76,, ,
7:30 P.M., at the Civic Center. Councilmembers present:
Balmer, deProsse,,,Foster, Neuhauser,;Perret, Selzer,
Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser,presiding.
Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed the week of.11/15- 20/76
as Teacher; Appreciation Week.
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 minutes of official-actions,.regular Coun
cil meeting, 11/2/76, subject. -;to correction as recom-.;
mended by City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning;&,.Zoning;'_-
Commission - 11/4/76; Committee•o.n;Community.Needs -
11/3/76; Riverfront Commission - 17./4/76.
Permit Resolutions as recorded-in,Res. Book;37, as
recommended by City Clerk:. Res. #76-,402,., page 577,,,;. -
approving Class C Beer _Permit ,application for Needs,; ;
18 S. Clinton St.- Res. #76-403, page 578, approving
Cigarette Permits. Res. #76-40.4, -.page 579_,,_;to.:refund
Cigarette Permit to Goody Shop, ;Clinton St.: Mall,.
Correspondence: The Breese Co., Inc.,_:,re landfill, -use
charges, referred to Public works Dept.
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, -all Councilmembers
present. -
Council noted the Riverfront Commission's recommendation
for the City to cooperate with Project,;Green,in the>.implemen-
tation of the South River Corridor planting project.:.::.Project
Green -will present a_program concerning.this.matter,-in the.
future.
Community Development Director Kraft .appeared and:_ex-
plained the stipulations the City could impose when it has
extraterritorial jurisdiction. ;He. also.indicated;that,the
majority of Lime Kiln Farm was out:of;the flood -that
only the northeast corner of Lot 6 might be; affected_by,the:
500 year flood.
It was moved.by Balmer, seconded by:Foste:r that Res
#76-405, as recorded in Res. Book 37„ page 580,, -;,APPROVING
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PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LIME KILN FARM ESTATES be adopted.
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, all Councilmem-
bers present.
It was moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster,' to adopt
RES. #76-406, as recorded in Res. Book 37, pages`581-582;
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF EASTDALE MALL ADDITION. Com-
munity Development Director Kraft provided answers" -to ques-
tions asked at yesterday's Informal'Council Meeting:: Af=
firmative roll call vote was unanimous, all Councilmembers
present.
It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to adopt
RES. #76-407, as recorded in Res. Book 37, pages 583-584,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY & FINAL LARGE SCALE'NON-RESIDEN-
TIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF LOT 11OF•EASTDALE MALL`ADDITION.
Pat Harding appeared and stated this development wouldTcost
more to comply with the Storm Water Management and Tree Plant-
ing Ordinances. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous,
all Councilmembers present.'
Mayor Neuhauser called attention to the report given by
the City Attorney yesterday concerning 'litigation and -the
reduction of the backlog of cases. She commended` Attorney
Hayek and his staff for the job they are doing:
Councilman Foster reported on the Housing and -Community
Development Conference he had attended with Dennis'Kraft and
Julie Vann in Council Bluffs. The indication is that HCD is
looking toward 202 non-profit turnkey type'housing`apphica-
tions for their funds. For elderly housing,' preapproval of
sites if necessary before submission of application. The
City Manager called attention to plans for the City-tospon
sor a symposium on the whole question of housing. Director
Kraft answered several questions. Mayor Neuhauser advised
that several policy materials from the National'Leagub'of
Cities are in the Council reading file.' She would like'to'
hear. suggestions on the policy statement for'Community=Develop-
ment. Kraft stated that at this time the 312;Rehabilitation
Program has more money than HUD can get rid of. Councilman
Foster noted that the Cedar Rapids Citizen Participation Proc-
ess was explained)at'length at one of the sessions."
City Manager Neal Berlin asked Council -if -the staff
should proceed with drafting an amendment to 'the Building -i•
Code to increase the number of units available-to�the•;handi-'
capped. Brad Meyer, representing the Johnson County "Citizens
Committee,appeared. After discussion, there was no consen-
sus that an amendment be drafted. 'The handicapped group was
advised to -contact the landlords' organization -regarding '
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advertising of,accessible apartments. The City Manager;,was
asked to, provide Meyer with a listof;prope'rty,
.owners •where
acessible units have been constructed, and to explore the,
matter of the situation of row -housing -and. the, firewall.-..;
Larry Lynch, President of Linak,,:Ltd., Highway,l..Wes1. t,,
appeared.concerning their request to;connect,to the,City
sanitary sewer.He advised that they,do,have a.county :build-
ing permit. He questioned why the:City would not -;provide
sewer if it plans to annex them. City Attorney, Hayek -.,ex-
plained the involuntary annexation procedure under,
Home; -Rule;
he also commented on interpretation.of Chapter 409 ;Home; Ru
County officials. City Manager Berlin commented on theemeet-
ej
ing_held with Mr. Barker, after Council allowed,the.sewer-
hook-up there, concerning annexation. One abutting property
not
owner will annex voluntarily,, and:for no-reason;thai�.,
Mr. Barker was accountable for, was he,able to. accomplish;his
obligation to the City to annex. Robert Welsh appeared for
by
of the previously. allowed hook-ups. It was moved
y deProsse and seconded by Perret that the-City:,:Managen,and
the,City,Attorney prepare proceedings to involuntarilye..annex
this area' -and come back to Council.,with specific ,recommenda-
tions and..resolutions for implementation. -Motion carried
unanimously, all Councilmembers present.
It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Balmer to allow
the sewer hookup for the Lynch propert..
stated that it is Attorney:Hayek
clear Y. in the amendment that ,Ch
,,so there_ahouldbe
apter.c.409-
applies to residential and commercial„no.
Problem in the future with the -County.. If there is theCity
could file a lawsuit against the County Auditor,and�,
Recorder to enjoin them fthe County
rom the
plats,-or.deeds-
record. Robert Welsh asked that the motion be mad
.e;,;of
deedsnr.;
gent upon the property owner waiving all rights and voluntar-
ily annexing their property.... CouncilmenSelzerand-.Balmer
agreed to_add this conti
call Ferret and deProsngency ;to their motion.,..,Upon rol-l;
se voted,."no";.Balmer:,;Foster*iNeu-; .
hauser, Selzer, and Vevera voted City Mana"aye." Motion carried, 5/2.
The ger_was asked to prepare_a resolu.tion,,concern-
ing Council's intention to (1) take a:position that-if;there
was further subdivision of land in that area,contrary,_to:the
law, -the City would proceed to take:all-action necessary*to .
rectify it, and (2) their..policy will, be that .theressar to
no further -sewer connectbe
ions outside,city limits untilsrthei:.
land is annexed.
City Attorney Hayek stated
,that .as,he,had,advised Council
at the informal meeting yesterday, he -met with the Humas;Rer
lations Commission in regard to the court decision on the
Westinghouse case. The Commission recommends that the City
appeal the decision of District Court. He asked for a motion
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November 16, 1976
authorizing the appeal or an executive'session to'discuss''l'
it. It. was moved by deProsse and -seconded by Foster that"'
the City Council appear the decision'with'"respect t0. the
Westinghouse case. Attorney Hayek 'pointed out that "there
are two problems involved with the court's decision,(1) the
Court seems to be saying that the`City's Human'Relations
ordinance has to track very exactly the State's'civil'Rights
Law in Chapter 601A, and (2) the implication of the, decision
as it pertains to Home Rule." The intention'of:Home-Rule was
to give'cities"authority to actin all areas except where"'
specifically limited or precluded by State'Law: He -stated'
that these two `issues ought to'be+addressed�by`the Supreme;
Court. = Zf the 'Council wants to'consider these ,kinds of
questions, the -Court only" "answers questions in the
of -specific cases. He thought thacontext'`
t"the appeal was,worthwhile
even ifthe Supreme Court found that'-the'City''ordinance''`'
was 'invalid because it was inconsistent"w th';Sstate Law,"but'
insofinding said that the Districf'Judg' was wrong about.`'
the issue of conferring jurisdiction'.on'the courts by cities,
and said that 'cities may confer, under appropriate circum-'``
stances, jurisdiction. If -we won on that -point,' thaf`wo'uld
make this appeal a -point,
s`,far as` implem-would.
of Home:Rule. Sally' Smith was present--'-The'-mo-
tion to appeal was adopted "unanimously,Fall Councilmemiiers '
present.
It was moved by deprosse, seconded by Balmer; to `adopt'
RES: #76-408, as recorded' n'Res. Book 37, pages 56to ad '
AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR REUSE APPRAISAL'REVIEW'SERVICES BE' -
roll
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND:S. DEWAYNE GUERNSEY: `t, iE'-
tive roll call"vote was unanimous;'all"Couricilmembers present.
This contract will provide a'third reuse appraisal ofurban'
renewal parcels:`
City Manager Berlin requested the Council to defer the"
RESOLUTION'. APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY"AND'FINAL PLAT OF`OR-.
CHARD COURT•ADDITION.- There'were'no council objections'.
It was moved by deProsse, seconded by'Perret;';.to adopt
RES.` #76-409, as`recorded in Res.,_Book, pages 593-595, AU
THORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A TRAFFIC SIGNAL'AGREEMENT'.WITH''.'
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, signal tO be"1n5t311`ed at^the'nter='
section of unan rose -and Woolf Avenues.,' Affirmative, roll' caI1`
vote was unanimous, all Councilmembers present Council-
man Balmer suggested that during the discussion°'betweentMayor
Neuhauser and University President Boyd, the Mayor convey
Council's -`strong feelings concerning traffic`problems`a'
the University expansion. nd
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It was moved by deProsse, seconded by Perret, to adopt
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS FOR EAST BOUND AND WEST
BOUND TRAFFIC AT COURT ST. AND CLARK. Vevera moved, and
Foster seconded, to defer the resolution until next week so
Council could have an opportunity to review new information
given to them prior to the meeting. Motion to defer carried,
5/2, with deProsse and Neuhauser voting "no." Robert Welsh
appeared for discussion.
It was moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer, to adopt .
RESOLUTION #76-410, as recorded in Res. Book 37, page 596,
ACCEPTING PAVING AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN DEAN OAKES
FIRST ADDITION as performed by Metro Pavers, Inc., of Iowa
City. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous, all Council -
members present.
It was moved by Selzer, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES.
476-411, as recorded in Res. Book 37, page 597, ACCEPTING WORK
ON FY 77 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT as done by L. L. Pelling
Co. of Iowa City. Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous,
all Councilmembers present. Councilman Perret indicated that
the gas shutoffs are not level with new paving on Kirkwood.
Mr. Pelling has submitted a letter committing his company to
making necessary repairs or replacement of a section on Belden
Ave. in the 1977 construction season.
It was moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adjourn
the meeting. Motion carried, 7/0. (10:10 P.M.)
MAYOR
CITY CLERK
Tape recorded on Reel #37 and #40
0
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
NOVIIuBER 1, 1976
1:30 P.M.
0
'NFU M L COUNCIL DISCUSSICN: NOvember 1, 1976 at 1:3
Conference Room at the Civic Center. 0 P,hf, in the
COUNCVeveraIIMEMBE" pRMHNT: Neuhauser deProsse, Balmer, Selzer, Foster,
, Perret (1:45 P.hf.),
STAFFhOMERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus
Glaves, , Scfmieiser, Schreiber, Kraft,
D3NING APPLICATIONS
Senior Planner Ion Schmeiser answered
Plat for Eastdale Mall advising that only sthe nlar eScale the final
Residential plat for Lot 11 has to conform to the Tree Orman
have dropped off the two lots owned by Goodwill and have not yet They
their final, papers.
yet filed
Councilwoman deProsse stated that a rendition of the exterior of the
building was very attractive
Council expressed the desire to see it
AGENDA
In the Park and Recreation ComnliSsion minutes of October 13th
took issue with Showalter's statement that the decision on reject onlof
Park acquisition was also an
aren't taken seriously. indication that perhaps City Ccamissioners
They also expressed concern over the remarks
"'rning Preparation for the budget. The Mayor
and Recreation Commission consensus was tmake stated that if Parks
o not prepare any cuts, Council
would have to ke their decisions on the P
without the Parks and Recreation input. Parks and Recreation budget
City Manager Neal Berlin advised he had discussed both issues with Parks
and Recreation Director Showalter, and concerning the budget
a Department Director, as per instructions, that is what
process as
required to produce. He noted that Showalter is
is unanimous, they are not Commissions feel that when their vote
by Council. It given serious consideration when turned down
for the whole Citesy. Anted out that Council has to look at what is best
unanticipated issues Tbe hediayor suggested that after priorities are set,
that the unanticipated item is so with the Commission coming in saying
"X". Then it is still a important they would rather not fund
C«nmission.
it means to the Council decision, but Council WOUld knOW what
The City Manager explained that environmental reviews had been
for theCitypark Project and the notice published
nei Prepared
Parks would be done soon. and those for the
• • Informal Discussion
Nov. 1, 1976
Page 2
Concerning the explanation of the Odcov matter, the City hLanPagr called
attention to the mcmo.on the Nov6mbcr 2nd agenda. I1u thcr,discussion
Will be on November 18th. The legal sLaff is in the Process of determining
the City's legal Position concerning the reconstruction ofs,unt,
from a duplex to triplex, th
The City hwiager explained that Mr.. Fr attorney is re arm
restrictions .that would run with the, land, on ;the hit. p P g deed
to accomplish the goals the City has. in mind 6t;su&division
the agenda next week. This would , and this,item could, be, on
developed more than as 6'uncj ee that the area would not; be
Of the fig Platted. Councilman Foster questioned the validity
6 used for consumption of water, and. of.sewage.f duplex
units.
Mayor Neuhauser asked for the City Manager's recommendation concerning
Police Chief Millers memo of October 18th in the Octo
on replacement of the radio cemmunication system; ThebCit?2nd Pacltet'
agreed that the idea deserved Consideration and called_att ntion.to,'
Attorney Kushnir's memo of September .l4th,in the October..22nd'packet,
Concerning the legality of governmental to d. agre�nt, "There
were el objections to the Staff's considering the suggestions concerning
there were the basement and moving the firing range outdoors. Also
there were be .Council objections to getting appraisal of, the land described
in the October 22nd memo and packet, for the Nelson School e
Regarding PI
astino's October.27th memo in the October 29th packet, ,oil
Problem
should of the transit garage, the City'Manager,.advised-.that,.the
problem should be corrected. Councilnlan Selzer suggested gravity vents,
Councilman Vevera suggested attaching, hoses to the exhaust to van Vr
outdoors, The City Manager th will investigate these ideas:---plastino's
memo of October 27th, in the October. 29th packet;,on„the,handrails and
sidewalk on Br /Dubuque and Ronalds
/Dubuque was -.noted.;,.
Councilman Balmer asked .what had,been decided concerning 1.
Scott Boulevard
on -the are ybetweeentty theM1.B ager stated that :legal,-i�iork iwuld be undertaken
American ypass and Local. Road, but;prunarily between :.the
tre would Road and Local Road.. City, .Attorney Hayek ,eported_tfith
because of problems relating to creation of roads in'tlie'ci�iint ,
poor records,
Councilman Bahner calla attenti
Manager's on to his great concern over the City
memo ,of October 20th on the meeting ,with the. University regarding
expansion and traffic. The information revealed=will not. be in a
Transportation Study which will be finished, in January, ,,Coen pe Area
Ferret Presented an alternative. The observation was I=.. uncilmhatate
th
University will expand the hospital corr�lex regardless. ,Tlie then_of
traffic will be the City's.
The City %Wiagwater
agemeit O that the.seninar.held by Lindley concerning`
storm water management ordinance provided. information: to thoncerning.'
which will be included in. the documents. described. pias
in, mare of
October 27th, in ,packet of October 29th..
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• Informal Discussion
November 1, 1976
Page 3
Mayor Neuhauser expressed concern that the Ralston Creek'Coordinati.ng
Committee was not working on the flood plain ordinance:` If the uork is
not done by April, Iowa City will 'lose its flood insurance The City
Manager advised he would check on this.
Attorney Hayek advised that the agreement with Seiferts regarding a
sidewalk chute was 'ready. It contains Provisions %that'the'chute'would
be built and maintained or removed by the property own er. ° Staff 're&mnended
that this agreement be utilized for existing vaults. ` A'detailed mono
will be sent out with' Friday's packet concerning this matter:
City Manager Berlin advised that a'merm will also be sent to Council'at
the end of this week concerning Perpetual Savings and loan and the Iowa.
State Bank.
Councilwdmui'deProsse called attention to the well-prepared document°on
options for, transportation for elderly and'handicapped from the Regional
Planning'Cb6dssion. Other councilmanbers`agreed. The'City Manager,
stated he uould write Regional Planning and'express Council's appreciation.
Mayor Neuhauser advised that discussion of Mass Transit' operating subsidy
money would be needed to file the application for'these'funds. She
reported on the meeting she attended. in Chicago. 'Subjects included how
to interest private developers in the housing'programs,'what housing'
strategy is, Housing.Assistance Plan, means of financing, including
using local, Block Grant funds to leverage private funds by'of fering
inducements:' A' better than 6% returm for the�developer'm4st be"assured.
MEETING WITH-ZUCHELLI (In Council Chambers)
Urban Renewal COnsultant Don Zuchelli stated that he'would`bIe discussing
the issues to be encountered and his 'position 'on-'tben,' including street
closures, land values and the developer's role. He commented that
everyone should understand what the renewal'staff 'and -consult azits"are
rieaded towards and the problems they see'Council7encountering ' lbese
will'6e discussed in'two 'parts, l) where we`are"today'ih'relation 'to 'the
work program', and 2)'key points for"areas"of public` decision
He coamiented that in September Council had developed a policy for`the
overall disposition of land, by the modified cluster concept. Since
then because of the constraints on federal mnn es in C:D."`Block Grants,
they have moved the appraisal process out"of.�sync`in the work schedule.
In a two-step process, the City will''1)_acquire all'the`land (now,in
process), and 2) go'into 'a disposition 'strategy" in clustering 'land
parcels. Floor Area, Ratios will be set on`each:parcel of'land under two
systems,' a) minimum' and b) maxitmm
There are three methods of appraisal, 1) conparative land value, 2)
residual to land analysis, and $)'capitalization'techniques Besides
discounting land to get between the'minimm�` and' rriaxinmm`F.A R."s . `another
tool at Council's disposal to entice developers is-to`bring the developer's
construction costs down. Take any non -revenue producing item -(streets,
alleys, open spaces, public parking) and in the, land disposition agreement
assiune its cost; or offer public financing in lieu of private financing.
• . Informal Discussion
Nov. 1, 1976
Page 4
Zuchelli commented that the developer looks at the long, history of, ,
difficulties in Iowa City, so there, is great: suspicion:, frcm:;developers
in dealing with the City. To overcome,;public:policy must be seti- an
incentive package put together insuring-,achievement:o must public statement
If purpose,. The constraints of the developer have to•be;understood.:.:
the City needs to.siffplify its process;. to; achieve; its publiclpurpose; by
aggregating: forces, public and private, to,use:the expertise and::talents
Of the developer.: Also the approval process,needs.to,be
City approving within a; specified tine, simplified•the
and language WrittenPinto•the
out of the; picture.)
land disposition agreement.- (this is also why .the City;is:getting.HUD
For an example, he camiented, Why not let;the:developer-of-:Blocks 83/84,
after the Council has established,that.theregwlll;be•.a; parking garage,
where it will be, and haw many,spaces'it;will. .be; and what the :City.;is
willing to pay for it to be built; to let,him•design it;and;build it
and have. a management contract. ,The hlayor,•,questioned %if there wou.0 be
any Problem of the legality of competitive. bids; in that:; sort,. of,
Zuchelli stated, no, _the developer;would,bsituation.
ea;developerthis would-be a
condition of. his designation, and could Put.,out,bids on'.construction
Zuchelli explained his concern that physical 'I c
right-of-ways be improvements in public t
Glaves pointed ou�atithistispnot aa wholesalete r writedown ofllac�a Center I.
values, but an easing of land prices. Zuchelli stated that two things
are lacking in the need for a public improvement ;program, the::lack of a
plan and the,lack of- :financing. He added that :he wanted;.to know-a::;j.,,
public answer to everything the land disposition. --negotiations; going
to bring up,,includiug.location, size,,and,budget:for„all line,riters;for
public improvements. Parking needs,will;be,detennined by market surveys.
Decisions will have to be made 1) on whether to close Capitol, 2) what
is going to be done withlyashington, 3) College and:Dubuque:,,and;4)•
what to do about the -Library,
Zuchelli added that the street closures : j'
affect the Library, , and -the site size -and configurations
(if it comes off its current site), also plan constraints,
Program constraints and design constraints . and;he:would:rather ahco
Council not predetermine its position about the Library until they get
the facts, then they can make the decision. He and'the.staff:will make
a recommendation also. Glaves advised that whether the Library is moved
or not depends on the comipeting uses for that land.
Zuchelli pointed out that the City has implied obligations concerning
Plaza. Center I, and will need to resolve three things; 1) to decide on a
Plan 2) to find an interim solution to College/Dubuque intersection with
negotiations between the two parties, and 3) implementation of permanent
solution (College/Dubuque), which might well have to moved out of the
total context of the financing plan.
In answer to the question of how the Plaza Centre building retail space
ended up 2j' higher than the street, City Attorney Hayek said that
Probably the elevation of the bulding was in the building pians approved
by the Staff in January 1976. Zuchelli advised that this should be
resolved before Christmas,
Informal. Discussion
Nov. 1, 1976
Page 5
Concerningbidding, the staff will: puttogether a prospectus, ;vhich`is a
written document for each of the groups of parcels being placed'on'the
market. It will: stipulate all the'ternis 'nnd'conditions of -the. `solicitation;
document will need:approval by Council."' Thew the City"will begin its
solicitation process by going out in the marketi and, ofkering- its; `wates.
Council has yet to determine what the solicitation process `as,;ahether
to use:a selection committee`, the Council', orthe Administration.' 2t
m ends up in* the recommendation of designation'' of a'' redeveloper: The
developer: brings back an offering stating what he -is willing to do' if
Council designates him. After the offerings are received", theywillign
thru an evaluation, and will end up with the designation of'a`redeveloper.
The me- thods' of: evaluation• are,1.) the LPA -(Council), 2)• by. technicians
(Finance Director, City hlmnager, Public•Works'Director)',,-and'3) an'1,�
independent selection committee (bankers;'' engineers,.architects):''
Zuchelli pointed out that he would discuss the offers; but would'not
make a final recommendation. He noted that normally'Councils`delegate
evaluation;, but this_Council might:want'to'.keep it,:because:of they.[
degree of local participation'. 'A'memc)will`-be sent"to`Councillwiih'`
recommendation concerning the minimums and maximums. `The'nextTc6uncil
action will be to be sufficiently comfortable with those recommendations
to allow the staff to recommend what the:public improvements are'`to"fit
the plan. This should be done by mid-November: ,Then -`they' wi17 move ito
start the financing. .,
Glaves�ccmnented that once the staff gets the prospectus�put'together
and seeks Council approval, it will: spell-outiclearly'what'the°criteria
are on -;which offers will be judged •:The first'step'is-to`make sure'the
offerings meet the 'technical requirements 'of 'the: solicitation:" Council-
manbers agreed that'it was clear 'as -to where the staff'is<gding.-'
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Vevera`to adjourn `to executive
session to discuss appointment to the Cannittee on ComnnlnityJNeeds
Upon roll call Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, and
Vevera voted .'aye'. Motion carried, 7/0.1
Meeting adjourned at 3:50 P.M.
Meeting on tape #36.
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ceedings`.&,cIaiiri'sshsn9'the followin _
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Mayor Neuhauser Absent ' Comprehensive Plan 11#10/76;
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of the proposed ordplained the provisions u„3-2 rs-? za
concermn` _ Permit Res. '' `; 0.1 iii;
tory, evictions of mobile home ownerslia " recommendedibrecOrded in Res. eool
courts AssttiCi_ty`Att .,, from Y)CitylClerfc:3Res.�;
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Aire'Mobile' j.-Owner of Born lRanda11.s3.Foods w lBeer, •P¢r
hart= Hone Ct., appeared, " Res:;,76_ > 1851iLower;Muscat
Presented a `summary of"his ' UickMein- i 424 Pp.. 627 gapp.roving, ref
of `the Ord'.' Moved :b analysis Rite Corner Of Classr.B�BeerrPermiti•,to'
deProsse; fo'-acce t Y'rerret, seconded by: Rite C > 630 Iowa Ave
it apart o'f P the statement:aiid make approving, Res.: #.
the record. ' Motlon carried " f0r"Walt, s 1928: Me denslCi ane1 quo.," L
secondedZby+Fosternt�J Moved by 'deProsse'; ti+isr ' �b3 Ec:
that the ORD: o
ORD. No. 2359 AMENDING Res., recorded in Resn n7°iII°D pn.
NEWSECr` (CHAP.' 9:54 MC) BY ENACTING X76-426 7 Book437: - Re
WHICH PROHIBITS-RETALIATORY-'CON- P• 623.,�ACCEP,TINGsPAVING I
DU CT,AGAiNST'TENANTS18y�'THE 'IN'WEDGEWOOD-APTS;;
A, 11 r,port*) C Omm. b
City.;Mgr.,, ."q-,
Affirmative roll callwa
W,1 Itb-, CO -Unci Iman'Se' I zervote absent;s unanimous
Moved by ^,
by
defer the seconded •b
RES. SETTING ; Y-Veveto
A PUBLIC HEARING
TO REZOPI - E9 X -TRACT: OF) LANFROM A- 1 TO" AN
RIB ZONE UPON ANNE'XATOND,-
tract east)6frM39,.84 acre ,�<,,
Of the -ci ormon;Trek Blvd-;'-abd�
til -C , ty)] im'i ts;(ly�,Jn Cae-; south
ouncl-154bas,-I In.un-
had: acchance t"o'),revieW
the 'staff schools stud :
ca M
Tried, 6/0. wit Sel Otion
r -, - " , . Selzer absent.
-Moved: by Foster,,,,,s�
econiipA,
moved i bj
that " i
hat 'th7E
ROCHESTE
AVE be
Pass'
wa
- ,iypan,
As per -,the; C
man '',F'
iNOSter m
"secoifd&d'
UAL
OP(-`RMMq #76 Ljy-dep
B60 �-43' rossej-� to
Book 2��as�,recorded jnqRes;
629,1APPROVING
P.
PREL�I - PLAT.; OF
OAKRIDGE ESTAT&PT-'-I
610" '
"Resadopted,
l -a .1
elzer6sent.-
M
al
Coun I cil an, -
erret,resPondedi,to
B(
-c
made Councilman Wments
meetingVevera�at ;the',
COncernin �ini`Ormal
his
MF
TI
- % .,. ., Mz , g trip to Denver.
Cobh- , " . , .�T ; I- I),. I - ,
cillidill
G
eVeral' -
they cjjd*rt suggested at-revi-
er-,,conc6n I review Of
vo
the'- Mayor' --, in.g, th�
M or�!the! M6 'attendance Of
d6,1
Yor:-Prb'11T
�ngl He also - at�,
em 'a' meet-
reporter') . TM a'k'd�qhe Press-
.1
0;
-jMO,
N
ar-k-
'!Rohn - -- `h� �a ':."
hd:l Ic er, why t
'tcomplainants
lomp 7 6-1 h,but,s of
were' -e: . - . ants notl,th,6. violat:0 I
ado
B."
91veni iii-Ill'the p rS
The C- , lice'Rep'ort"col umn..
advisod -
e :,that
into -the Tmatter'�
t''Oo
(o j,
P
he)WOuld
� 1;, f look
y
-,-rol'
AttY--`,Ph1l s;Leff
:Sel;
a. was, present 0 as �:for�
- I ce
GjHei g
At ty. ure�
HaYbk 4n YoU line
, c 'his 110tterib.Move
erni ng I -Ith f
e Frahtz ;c,,,,. Decec.'iy con_
- , I PROWFIRtt'
fered- and
,, I;,..M;91v(
Af f i' I -lu
- 4nmative r
-C � 1. � j -1
J -0u6nSj&lmAR;S
rat
GS
,& LOAN'
j
r.
r iont 0- to aa . I -
quest'for-rezon7'n*g-,of -,re- Opt RES #76'--4j�5
� - ouncjl� had Res., Book 37*
Add. As' C d Prospect
I , PP .635
cedurd','!,Mayo�,-, Neuh cu se t 6. -,pro- -VIPROGRAM-OF P
haVe aus ;-st
e '�did iye.
co'uncil,$) concur e, CREEK;, Aff,
Procedtjrji-�q-; concurrence unanimous- C
uS-e:this- M��9,0cljlmarc
n.
Councilman' by,-deProsse.-'s'e, 0
seconded -byj, Fos ter;,j to r-J,seconded1rWiTa'd
as 1 21
lecor e If' -
defer '061RES: fAUT14ORI ZING TR-AFFIC n-
IN THE VICINITY OF 7T DEVICES -�r,FA
HAD GLENDALE ':,,-.Mo-
tion carried, 6/0ORIZING U 11
;,:Mo -
absent: h Counci
3 with Councilman Selzer BURLINGTON
AND'SUMMIrcc
Ayes y f0 e
PFF
C rted
City Atty,'Hayek,'repo
Bled; lthe�-llawsui a�l
called onner;,vs,.,) CRI&p- or)! eel',
t with , f-- a,
wlk;i �'. H
atteftionlito I the: e
-Iiabilityc- - - Problems with` Moved by Balme
-insurance not... . the blig
umbrella Iliab-i'- ing that� anotheri
.
d
efer,
qt, '
�h,p R
ES
.nated. -The Cit'. policy termi-CONTR:j-oo'JNca in ith�th��SMgrf.suSgested;tcOmmuni TRANSIT-
NT
7mit'
'-'!ISYSTEMthem totateilo islatorsltoNurge MUNIC TIONS-x'Ia poapolicy,concern1ng;l1abi.li- A CQ4qciJma,n Sel,.tymf municipalities: t e; fsanagement"Stud'themean- T J414 330 - _err, Proposals i;6jiyiwi-11.pro- MOOi'oFoiterty,PxPos re. and,-reduceliabili-
appr6eIappl,-
Corp; pfor, pen
approach ,on•h --,.
bs
by