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DECEMBER 28, 1976
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Iowa City Council, reg.'; -session, 12/28/76,
7:30 P-M.,'CiVic Center. Councilmembers
present: Balm6rs deProsse; Foster Neu-
hauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera." Mayor
Neuhauser id
pr6 l
. -ts i pg.
Morty Skl I ar.app- ea';
t6_ red requesting.funds,to
match Sta _g ran t ,for
r program of po-
etry
cards on City:buses. written
Council
agreed, asking for a ri tten Proposal.
City Clerk,Ab . b ielsio , Ifu i si-requestE I w a!dd. of
Res A
..I. pproving.;Class C Beer & Liquor Per-
.mit�Appl. f6r,;fhe�,Shamrock 52
bert,jo the tAge
- !), 5;So. Gil-
onsent, Agenda.
Moved by Foster, Seconded by Perret that at
the following-agendalitems'& re66mmenda-
tions in the Consent Calendar be approved
and/or adopted as amended:
Approval o.f'.'Off. action I s, reg -.,Council
mtg., 12/14/76, subj. ,to
recommended:by city Clerk.
:correction, as
Minutes,,P, &I Z Comm. - 12/16/76.
Permit Res.:, as recorded in R%Book :37,
as recommended by City Clerk: R s. #76-
457, P. 680,':Approving Refund of Ciga-
rette Permit. Deep -Rock, 2229 Muscatine
Ave.; Res. #76-458, p. 681,,App.roving
Class C Beer & Liquor Permit Appl. for,
The Shamrock,,525 So. Gilbert.
0
Riversidei 6r-� and r:nOrt'h" if
Affirmative rollOf,;HWY--J 6AY-pass.
,cal'i vote was unanimous,
imous,
COUhcilmemb6rs-prIe'1se16t
Moved by'Selzer,:,seconded:byBalmer;:to:set
a,public:heari hearing; 1/18%77,,-7:30.-P.Mt : :on
applsutmittedcby MidwestfDevll:j%CO;1'tO;re-
zone-tract:of land W. of:.iTaylo'
r Dr--:e&So.
Of K-rMart r area -f rom:IR1Autoc RIB,,�zon e* -1; r�Mo-
tionicarrieds'-all Councilmembersl;present.
Mayo' rN60s6r
a u expressdd'co- pcern:ti6at ;the
Comm';.
I
cations' :from I Uhi - e I r ; s I i t a 11 ivin,g4appli-
ggiand wouldibe
`Council
"for' t at seg I. f community.
Counc I -a I gr e e that -6 1
vacancies''*b
ead-
ver i18 ed& fleOnJa' j
Mayor,,Neuhaus
�to.rec 'i er;moved,-:,secon edjby,Perret,
Ons der
463, as.recor - t e;Vo e -on OLUTION,--#76-
ded in es
11 ..-. - I - C Book,371. P. 686,
'NAMINGIA CERTAIN'PARK
'CITY �LIMITS'OF,I -,,I� H11WTHE
t. PWA CI
Mo io'n-,carried,l- ,?,'as-. t'e Park.
l.
6/1 Vera vot
Ise ing no
'.MO'vq;d',b'y"P' �� �; ,call
I con �d 6y 13
.adopt
-the' Res. "Rol 'I ca
Neuhauser,-Pd - It Ayes Fol j 6 r
rret, , Selzer`;il' *. -h-",
Vevera,,.deProssel;iI..otio Balme ays:
rM n--carrie
Mayor -Neu` I.z ., 'I- f'.. , , 5/2'.:
fiauser��c'al ed dttdh'ti �'Rt& tfie
.Confe'renc" of on
Conference May 0-
'Wa-nhin'mf-n.',' In P I Or nJan'17"W-
I
he-edifdrial
M
V11 ly I f 0- 1 11
,Tne Univ. 0 16116 6n,Do(,It 11
Re6 -r'di n" e' I OT'Plain"-' 1:-; --ol '
1 11 1 .,-,Orc . �was -ex-
plaine that ver 6w-houses;:will-3be'd&sig-
nated;,
t, or.�removal.-,,,- ut
they should be,,,d.es-
:i . gna ed -lin manual - ion �.fqloo. plai��
If : .,.management.
Res., as recorded in 1-ouncl-I an os er- ) I - I t
Res gxp.a;ned t 6c;�'cl
Book 37- RES. - direct " ' - - I ' ' `* I pee I df-.fdr
TOM' ',si ns or the
I B I-- e' niv,., �-Hb: g
#76-459. P. 682, ACCEPTING SAN., STORM seconded i6ved,
TI a er'10 orreconsideilURESOLU-
SEWER, PAVING IMPR IN VILLAGE GREEN, 9. ON #76-'464--ai .1 , I ; ll, I d'
.11, - recor e ',In eisi.'� BOOk"37,
RES. #76-460, P. 6i3 ACCEPTING PAVING P. 687,-AUTHORIZI Fc- f.! ! .
IMPR- IN VILLAGE GREEN, 6. RES. #76-461$ CERTAINc.P-OF USE
TOWNCREST ADD., IV, TRACT C. THE: EREC,TIONiOF�INF .1 W -F R
P. 684, ACCEPTING SAN. SEWER IMPR. IN I - I I G F-,14 Y, D_t I S.
Roll cal�l:;,,Ayes :-!Neu'paus'e'r',�- - .1 _
t Perrp Balmer,
Motion setting a public hearing, 1/18/77I Foster,Nays Se I
z'er Weve�ro
;tj -eP-rqsse
.'7:30 P.M., on proposed Muscatine Ave. Motion-carr'ied -4/3.. .Council an-OsterRoad Constr. Proj. askedthat fCounci I_move
rovi,d.i,ng
Correspondence: emporarytbus ,shelters ;pq,n in 1,o4tAhat
Wayne E. Begley, re- Davenport has elabor t
Happy Hollow Park, ref' I s
erred to City City sidewalks.a e rsrbuilt, over
Mgr.'s Office. Johnson Co. Bd. of Super- �Councilman , I �
_Selzerl-cal,
Visors, re: joint mtg• with Council, re- memo.f ledcatt6n't1onjtoj.12/l5
ferred to City Mgr. ,rom,-,Dennis�EKrafft On- 6Q--d'a'Y,Aimitation
%period. for I;final- a
Affirmative roll call vote, unanimous Pl t rovaT. ,I
1 .1 t�Wqs�con-
serlsus of, -ICounci 1,1' "a' prelim
uld
'P.,qts w6,
Councilmembers present. all .Come to Counct ; , , "
...ssile,:, we4k
.11, -.1 .... before
they are-tofbeprove C unpci:l
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to c,i;lmah Selzer - , — �:,!- �Colun-
adopt RESOLUTION' ues, e n-
#76 �� -. I I �concerns.ng,-,request
-462!, as recorded in Jorji, rks�on 1 o i al 1
R on 1_
Res. Book 37, P. 685, APPROVING PRELIM. budget .1 1. : n for
un s, i;9106k.- pto
alternative. Processes PLAT OF I STURGIS CORNER ADD. located east of 'o,rr ,-,e,s
'May eu auser!s' ,..,n,l. process.
e s s houTd-be a..
directive from Council.
sensus`that the Cit There was no con- adopt RESOLUTION #76-470, as recorded ,in
Y Mgr:• conduct , -a study.
Moved by,Perret seconded b Res! Book 37,�PP' 698=699
y Selier,,to. SPECIFICATIONS; FORM OF�CONTRACTV& ESTIMATE
accept the Barton-gschman Assoc . re
advon'is ntenanctoEbegpment Facility & to WOMEN"S"LOCKER ROOM FACILITY.
port OF.COST FOR,THEiREMODELING OF.,T_HE-.;POLI.CE-
advlse staff to°.begin investigation of. Ay' e's ,foster,
soils:capabilit„ Neuhauser perretRoTl`cal` :
Y• Motion carried unani- Balmer; deProsse
mous] � Selzer,
that U - RCity Mgr. Berlin Pointed out Vevera abstain., 'Motion Pr.
City
Consultant Zuchelli.would be 'Jan 13 &`awarded at"Jan J18 Council'mtg.
in Iowa City onThur. to streets g Bids will be opened_on
& public improvements in, the U.R. area,. Moved b'
with'Univ: representatives. On:Thurea, Y perret,_iecondedfby deProsse,..to
Staff,`Cit adopt RESOLUTION #76-471,,as.recorded in
Y Mgr'_,&,Councilman Selzer will Res. Book 37, P; 700,.ESTABLISHING,ST,OP„
meet with Um v Hts. to discuss the serv.
contract: :There`was'a consensus of Coun- SIGNS AT_ THE INTERSECTION OF OAKLAND
cil to meet'.with,`.Johnson;Co. Bd, of ;Super- & LL' BT'ST`aS0`THAT TRAFFIG`ON=COURT'STE
WILL BE REQUIRED TO'STOP. 5Affirmati,ve roll
visors on 1/6/77;4:1)0 P:M: City Atty: call vote
Hayekrrequested an executive session to Moved b` unanimous,call"presen t
discuss litigation after toda Y Balmer, seconded b
y s meeting, adopt RESOLUTION Seconded y`Uevera, to
Moved by deProsse,. seconded by Balmer,; to `Res.-BooK137 > es"reCorded`in
adopt•RESOLUTION2#76 465 OF;TWO-PARKING.-METERS'-ATTTHEIINTERSEC�I ON
Res: 'Book, 37, pp ";68g 89� 'gpPROVING:PRb- OF LINN & JEFFERSON AND2THE DESIGNATI, N
POSED AMENDMENTS TO"THE FY.:,77 BUDGET END -
;LOADING -.ZONE f3EING�gPpLIED AT THE,,SITE,.,
ING"JUNE 30;'1977.;Affirmative roll, call Affirmative ro11,=
vote, unanimous, all call ,gote,C.unammous,.- al l
present." Councilmembers,presen£.
Moved by Foster seconded by Perret, to Moved by Selzer;' seconded b
adopt,RESOLUTION #76-466, as recorded in Y Balmer, to`
adjourn to exec. session for discussion of
Res. Book;37, P. 690, AUTHORIZING REVISED 1i, ti"gation .; Upon roll cell Balmer, deProsse,
INCOME `LIMITS- SCHEDULE FOR:THE:IOWA CITY
HOUSING'AUTHORITY; SECTION;23, LEASED Foster,' Neuhauser, Perret> Selzer; -and Vev-
era voted "aye':
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION•
OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 14, 1976
7:30 P.M, -
Iowa cit
y_Cit
al P.M. at Y Council, regular sess
Balmer' deProsse Civic Center. Counc' ion;,12 "
Foster ilmembers �14�76' at
rat-7:4;_P.M• Absent: Neuhauser, prearrived
presiding. .zer, Vevera''ferret
Mayor pro Tem',deProsse
Dr -.:R.'
ment L. Dryer, 15
of -rebuttal Seventh Ave. S,
regarding trafficconcerning the Public Presented
Works` a state -
Lowell Cross Pr°blems on 7thi Director' �'" --
tion-of.the 1705 Lindale Rd, and'.Glendale s.memo.
proposed RESOLUTION also- Streets
DEVICES IN Proposed
VICINITY AUTHORIZIared and•ur`ed
Vevera F_7TH g adop=
commmmentIed & GLEND FFIC CONTR_Ot
reduce the s that the effect"of E Councilman
tion"l0' Speed on Rochester "(makindinance which
blocks- the 3 would
It was moved b 5 m•P•h,-Z'one g their intersec
statement Y Selzer, seconded ) should be considered:`'
be received and filed, bY.Perret,'-that
Neuhauser`absenf. Dr• 'Dryer's-,
Yer's
lution will Mayor Pro Tem'deProsse with
be 'considered later ioeetined~
in'the this with;
Steven Victor g
appeared and re' representing South
cation f guested that Council gate Development Co
fronta or a curb
'cut
on S.-Riversideeconsider" apply
4e 'road to 'the Drive their
Mayor Pro Tem d�Prossees-acre tract"of` tO>Provide''la
land owned by'them.'
under Council Business, suggested this
matter be discussed
Attornel ey Bob 1 i
and Blly ifil's Turtle neClintonesentIng the Zastrows
formally indicated their Street �Ewin•'
ing, He further interest in. Mall appeared and
at greater`rt stated he would like the College Block`Build-
Mayor Pro gth'at a later to discuss this
Tem deProsse time. After''beln matter
On marketing this tO explain 5.asked-bY Out -that Parcel, Cit past and present policies
the staff had been 'Y Manager Neal
months -for disposal PreParn Berlin pointed
U R. `Consultant °f certain'' g documents 'for'sev'eral
_ y marketinZuchelli ex indiv here'' ual
Parcels,, however,
in earl' plained"
thlsntimeded tfor this parcel notg Of the lbeemazlock;pr pertyhi bandrhaaerec-
public the foli'owin keted'indepenand
improvements as they reasons - (l) the pend eof
y .'at
resolved (which might hthey relate of='the
the ad a b`earintO that building are`=not
P parcel ,
use, and ]scent to the i °n the'use)t,= (Z)>the use
(3) he is `reluctant buildin
piecemeal dis to. have`theas'a bearing on its
tor,Glaves POsition of'pro pert "
explained° City instrtute'`
Pi of"land that in discussin R 'Program Coor'dina-
to them with' interested represent'gthe parcelin
°f the that he was Convey atives g`o£ this
City or consultantying his he -`indicated
Personal opinion, not that
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Council"Activities
December 14, 1976
City Clerk Abbie Stolfus'requested that the Resolution
Approving a Class B Beer Sunday Sales Permit for Big Ten &
Hamburg,Inn's, Inc., 119 Iowa.Ave. be.added,to .the.
.Consent
Calendar. .The City; Manager announced the..public hearings t
scheduled at the December -7th meeting which are to;be held,;
December 21 were as follows: -,(1) on the. the -FY B- -- ,- !. d-
ments, (2) the application for an Iowa Department ofz,Trans-.£,
portation operating and caandpital grant for the Transit System,
esti a the proposed plans stem,
estimated costs for.the policewo_men!s,locker room facility..,,
John Morrissey, 513 S. van Buren,.appeared,,and.expressed:his.
concern over the fact that several departments. in the City..;
are drafting -transportation and land -use' -plans,; for the..0-m ',
hensive.Plan-with the -assumption that Freeway 518 wilLbe
built. Councilman Perret stated . that ;Planning ,was I . 11 mk 1
ing_alternatives to,the Plan if Freeway;518 was..not,built
Councilman Selzer noted that two we ago. CO as..no.decided_
to -direct staff not�,to proceed'on.planningrin"ttis,area,until
public input had been .received. "City Manager_.Berlin4stated,
it was -.the Johnson.,County Regional Planning Comms .o'I.s_Area
Transportation Study Committee's responsibility,,torplan,.tran
s-
portation; the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee had
not made any..decisions.in.this-regard „ and that ".he -agreed with
Councilman Selzer!s,statement._ It was moved,'.by.;Fosfer,_.second-
ed ly Selzer that, the; following items and.,recommendations;in
the Consent Calendar "be.approved and/or adopted✓as- amended
Official actions of regular Council meetan
ber g of
23, 1976, subject to correction, as r1. ecommendedeb`;,
.the .City Clerk. y
Minutes of Boards and Commissions •Library Board of
Trustees - 11/18/76; Committee on: Community.:Needs'
11/22/76 & 11/29/76; Planning and Zoning Commission.
12/2/76. _. .
_Permit Resolutions, as recorded.'.in Resolution Book,37,.
as recommended by ,the City Clerk- Resolution #76-437,,,
page 63.7,, Approving Class,B Beer,Permit Apphication,
for Big Ten Inn & Hamburg_Inn's,, Inc.,;.119.IOwa Ave,,,
Resolution #76-438, page 6.38,,, Approving Class -B Beer
Sunday Sales Permit Application ;for Big. Ten._Inn &.:Ham
burg Inn's, Inc., 119 Iowa -Ave .:.,Resolution...#76 439,,.
page 639, Approving Cigarette Permits.
Resolutions',.as recorded in ResolA7674ution .Book 13'7 ,
STREB4I: pdQe:640, ACCEPTING..STORM.SEWER AND.:PAv NG IION
N" i.
DUSTRIAL PARK ADDITION. ADDITION. -1441„
,page .641 „ ACCEPTING FY 77 LANDFILL .EXCAVATION PROJECT
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Council Activities
December 14, 1976'.,
Correspondence:
tions in"Iowa City,
C. Arzbaecher, re: street
Public Interest y' referred ro to`Public'Worksvening ; condi-
ferred public hear ng c nGIowa � Ye' Possibij -' "- fwcon-
to City Mana er' CI Y on Freeway- g. s office, Y 518,"'re-
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous
absent.
, 6/0, Neuhauser
The Council took
,ion's recommendationsnotice of Planning and'zonin
a
PPlication to 'rezone fromt Council approve T q C°trams-`'=-
aPAlication for a an R1A to'an Y n.Cae, Inc. Is
opment Plan Preliminar RIB and their
and, Devel a Scale"Residential Devei
certain sti Area Development'Plan"'
east Pulations,' for a 64 acre and4Plat
Of Mormon Trek B 46' tract ,with'.'`
cent to the Cit lvd, and north of;land'located=
mendations Y=:council also noted 0f the, it y l nits adja'
by Paul that 'Council disapproVe thelia P&z Comm,'s
Kennedy to rezone PPlication recom-"
Winebrenner Dreusicke Forda tract'of land submitted`'
application submitted from ai_ located south of
a tract of R1A to`an Ml zone and the:
land locateby
the Food Stores, Inc., to rezone`
St. and North Dubu Dubuque northwest
was moved'b g Road from corner of,North Dodge
y Vevera, seconded b an. R2 to ,Pc --Zones, qe,
lag on Januar CH and`
Inc. Y 4 on an`a Y IIalmer,'to set 'a p ear-
to
ar
to rezone PPlication submitted b ` ublic
Zone: the above tract of 'land from an TY n-Cae, "
Motion carried,'6/O, with Neuhauser
R1A to"R1B
Ma or, _ absent
Y Pro Tem deProsse announced there
cies er thecoon community Needs withere
October two vacan=
aPPointments to this indicated Council will .term, expiring
ginningCommittee on January 18 be 'making
on February 15th re , actual term be-
30,days' notice. and quested citizens begiden a
Mayor Pro Tem:deProsse
Board'of Examiners of announced tha t
Board`of Plumbers vacancies on
Appeals would (one Master Pluber) `and`
moved by Balmer be"readvertis_ed for 30 da s.:
the
persons .seconded by perret' to
to the foll'owin Y It was
q boards and_co app°int the Following
Parks: ;mmissions
Recreation
mac, alone- CO1�ission: Flo Stockman
cont' year term expiring 1/1%78 •'`2514'Poto-
tional me bergardng eundertpEr 1cn of termslsdue'-` 'aa es„
Crum allowed
. 2934 Court, with 4-`- the new and
year term ex Robert
Board of Ad' Pxring'.1/1/81:" ,
Court
Adjustment- ex James Conlin:, 'Ji 1238 Guil£ord1
. with to pirin 1
4 /1/82.
Page 9.
Council Activities"
December 19, 1976
Riverfront Commission:
(reappointment) Sam Fahr, ,6 Knoll
wood Lane;
with terms eX and Tom 7-9. oodruff, 3219
piring 12/1/79. Raven St
Human Relations Co
Myles Braverman mission: Mori"Costantino, 4p7'grown�
E. Washington, ' 1902 Broadway, and Clara Ol
th terms expirin 227-1/2
Motion carried, 6/0, 4 1/1/80. eson
with,.Neuhauser.absent.
Mayor Pro,Tem deProsse
that,should be discussed requested suggestions for_
Monday's'meetin with Congressman -elect Tim.Leachlat`
the.old, 4. ,Councilman Balmer suggested.:purckiase
Post Office for a.nominal sum., Counoilman Selzer
Posed (1) Discussion °f
S-
of- of Federal Revenue Sharia " Pro-
Frivolous.s Y,Governments vs:.Federal Bureaucrac ,�2).:Problems
pending,by Federal.GoSe Y..,arid (3)
togmunica'discussion of UMTA.providynent Councllman,:Perret`
Palities under 50,000 4 operating subsidies
definition of under
poPulation,;and,concerri„with the
Metropolitan Statistical Area-
Councilman Foster called attention to
discussed'with.the Public Works D'
for' traffic. two.matters;"he had
comm xrec.tor, (1)_the difficulty;'
because. of. 4 from the:£rontage road`gettin
for
at theGovright turn on: red on-the:Bypass,.* g on Keokuk;,';
right lane traffic /Dodge intersection' and:(2) need.
turn -and to the right and`left an arrow turning
ager thatstraight ahead. It. was lalie`traffic'to left
these "s uggestions.would,have d out by.,the_.City Man -
Highway Commission. have to`be:a
pP.roved `bY the
It was -moved b
the a Y Selzer .and seconded b
application from Midwest Realt' Y Vevera to '
for a permit to Y and Buildin approve
of
(for .Wend construct a drive approach on' S;Corporationi
Iowa Department Y's on ;Riverside Drive Highway Right
in °£ Transportation Drive) on
by,
ncern requestor,.was •.;Steve victor '
concerning Present to .„represent-,
4<.the fronta answer several _;questions,
consideration -b 9e, road,,`; access 'easement
recommendation b'Plannin9 6 zoriin on .Bypass 6,
Y Public Works and and;Riverfront`,Commissions,
an ,to,Iowa,Natural TraffirControl
for., flood -zone Resources Council requirement' comph
Commissioner area. John Kammermeyer., P,lannin ',plans
held b Presented a summary of,:preliminar and Zoning
y. -their commission y.d4 '',, on
onetheemotionre erally pleased with ,plans fortis.that informally
calmer, Foster WOndy,s. Roll call
Motiion carri and Perret votinselzer, and vevera voting
carried, ¢/2'.' 4 no Neuhauser avoting
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Council Activities
December 14, 1976
Councilman Selzer commented in reference to the
versation yesterday concerning the Willingness=of this=
Council to work` -'with the Iowa' Cit con -
the betterment Y Chamber. of City
Of Iowa City, notin Commerce for
Pleased with that arrangement:' _. 5 that he'wa's'extremely''
Councilman Ferret advised that be of 'the lateness
Of the hour, he would defer his report'on-the Denver meefing=
because it would be quite extensive Councilwoinan''deProssng-
outlined the activities `she`'attended at this 'meeting'includ="
ing a Sunday morning Transportation `Policy Committee meeting;
leading a Trans'. Comm
on Monday roundtable discussion'in'the afternoon;
y; morning, the General HOeWson= and in the afterrnon;workshop
on Marketing Public Services:
Tuesday morning she toured' Hw,-
and the afternoonended Productcheoh
session exhibits, attended the luncheon
ticesda '� on Economic'Development',Tactics,
tices,'andJauditing seminar was on'�municipal Finance
g, and 'afternoon `' - ,'prac
a business session.
The Cit
y Manager called attention to'the Lea ue
Municipalities Board Meeting to be held at
at 2:00 P_ g of Iowa-'
M. on Dec: 15th with a reception`atethevFeldhouse
at 5:30 ski He indicated he had received'a.let,-,-_ om''the°
League 'asking for interested`Councilmembers to serve"•on`a '
legislative support group; and stated that'if someve,on'a in -
Mayor
they should let him know.
Mirectiro Tem deProsse called attention to;'the`Resolu-
tion`Directing Staff Implementation of'Certaito tieeResol =' `
sures Iowa
R-_14 s -'nese in Connection.,with Urban' Renewal°Frof-
werect Iowa R-14 as presented. `She proposed s"e - newalesj'
e-ineth then discussed by"'CouncilY _-'Th _f mendments
were`in the following form: (1) #5 -to',- read
Street between Capitol and Madison Streets Washington
With emphasis'on transit and � ''tO`be"designed
pede. trian traffic 'but' allow
ing limited automobansi affic:"-
between -Capitol and Clinton (2)a`new `#6,' "ypashington'st`.
Phasis on -transit -and Streets 'to be designed with"em_
automobile:traffic" Pedestrian traffic but'allowiri ''li
#7 and -"present ' if.p g.,•mited
#7 -to #8; 4 (3) Changingnpresent'#6 to
Street` froai'Washington Streethe new':#8 to''rdad
College and'Burlington Streets ,"'Dubuque
south to the alley between
and service vehicles." , limited to`emergenc
of-zuchelli, Hunter s Scott=MacDonald from consulintransif
It was moved b Associates was' g`firm
amendments as y Foster and. -seconded present'for discussion
by Vevera-to adopt<the
cussion'until CouncilmanPFoste- called fore "''
Y• There was further dis-
t ken orried, 5/1', Selzer voting " �;;; the question.. Mo -
taken on 'the motion'to g riO The vote was
6/0, Neuhauser absent. amend the Resolution:' 7 then
6/0, uhauser.aRobert Welsh =: I Motion carried;
concerning area for mass transit526 Mayfield Road��ap-+
Richard Gibson,
Page 6 Council Activites
December 14, 1976
Director of Facilities Planning and Utilization;for the .
University of Iowa, appeared registering the :University's
concern that Council reach decisions -only.after,full.con
a .
sideration of the potential impact-on,.the.University. ,They
have particular concern about the final resolution of the
treatment for Washington Street between Madison.and Clinton
and Capitol Street between Washin ton,and Burlington They
were_pleased.to.note the willingness.,to..alter-,the:,status,.of
College Street between Capitol_. and Madison;to.a,pedestrian
orientation. It -.is timely as;they.are in.tiie final planning,
stages for Lindquist Center for Measurement, Phase -II -.John;
Rammermeyer, P & Z Commissioner, expressed the; Commission.,s.
reservations about the closures, asking,that,Council not -build
in any rigidity or any specifics in,,the.,Urban Renewal plan,.
document, to keep,as flexible.. as possible.. Councilman",.Balmer
asked_that_ these closures be. explaine3 to the pulilic, with
maps. It was moved by Foster ,and ,seconded:.by''Perret,thit.
Resolution 4442, recorded in Res. Book #37`,'pages 642-64'4;
DIRECTING STAFF IMPLEMENTATION .OF:CERTAIN:STREET,CLOSURES AND
RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH URBAN:; RENEWAL PROJECT. -IOWA..,.
R7.14, AS:.AMENDED, be adopted. Upon roll call dePrpsse;,Foster,
Perret, Selzer,,Vevera and_.Balmer.voted "aye", motion carried,
6/0, Neuhauser absent. sent. portions.of `.
the following streets: Capitol, College, Washington and'`
Dubuque.
It was moved by_Foster and.seconded by,,Perret..to:adopt
Resolution #443, .recorded in Res.,Book_.#37,:-s-6456461-CON-
page. CERNING DESIGN SERVICES FOR PU3"1C-;FACILITIES IN.CONNECTION _
WITH URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT IOWA R-14.. Robert'Welsh,questioned
if the parameters for, the architect to work;unde=,were"-iii the
Resolution. The City.Manager.advised;that;thestaff..will.be'.
working with the:consultant.to, prep are parameters.before,inter-
viewing the ,architect and making recommendation:',Council,-will
have the,:final.decision;' however,.any.,concerns.about the
parameters should. be expressed at ;'. this-., ime. _; ..Welsh
noted concern for costs::of: the,:pedestriani:ways.,
and ,malls, asking Council to keep,in,;mind the maintenance
costs also. The.resolution authorizes.interviewing fora
consultant who will, provide supervision,seryices;in-connec
tion, with the construction -of the public,,facilities 2in, _the _
central business, district.. ;Roll:call on adoption of=the;Reso-
lution: .Ayes: .-.Foster, Perret, Selzer, Vevera,•t.Balmer,-and:
deProsse. Motion, carried „ 6/.O, Neuhauser;;absent. t
Council discussed a request made by a, localj?usinessman,
to allow free parking and bus.rides for;one day for C.hristmas
shoppers. -There was not enough support by Councilmembers.to -pass
a resolution allowing.this.
Page 7 Council Activities ,
December 14, 1976
Mayor Pro Tem deProsse declared a„five-minute recess.
It was moved -,by; Foster, seconded_by,Vevera.,-.that;ORDI
NANCE=#76-2821, as recorded in 0rdinance,.Book 10,
;pages 78.;
and 79, SETTING SPEED LIMIT ON ROCHESTER_AVENUE FROM FIRST.;; -
AVENUE TO SEVENTH AVENUE by reducing it=,from 35.m:p.h.. to; -i
25 m.p.h., be passed and adopted. Affirmative-.roll.call;_vote
was unanimous, with Neuhauser absent and Perret;-temporarily;
absent. Ordinance adopted, 5/0.
Patricia Passmore, President of,H.O.M.H.,;appeared and
spoke concerning problems of mobile,home.tenants.; Mary:_:Ann!.
Zook, Sunrise Village, appeared and was..advised-:to:contact,:
Assistant City Attorney Kushnir concerning what;zcontacthe:_,
has had with the Johnson County Supervisors. ,It-�was.moyed:,.
by Foster, seconded by Perret, that the ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 2359 (Chap.9.54 of M.C..) BY ENACTING A:;NEW
SECTION WHICH PROHIBITS RETALIATORY.;CONDUCT_AGAINST,TENANTS;;
BY THE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF MOBILE HOME PARKS be consider-
ed and given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call
vote was unanimous, with Neuhauser absent. Second considera-
tion given.
It was moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt
RESOLUTION #76-444, as recorded in Resolution Book 37, pages
647-652, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT BE-
TWEEN THE CITY AND PERPETUAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION AND
THE EXECUTION OF A WARRANTY DEED. Affirmative roll call vote
was unanimous, with Neuhauser absent. Robert Welsh, 2526
Mayfield, appeared. _;.
Councilman Perret moved, Mayor Pro Tem deProsse second-
ed, that the RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEVICEIN THE'VIC
S INITY•`'
OF 7TH AND GLENDALE be adopted. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse,
Perret. Nays: Balmer, Foster, Selzer, Vevera. Resolution
failed, 2/4, with Neuhauser absent.
A motion was made by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to de-
fer consideration of the RESOLUTION REMOVING TWO METERED PARK-
ING STALLS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET EAST OF THE
INTERSECTION OF JEFFERSON STREET WITH LINN STREET ESTABLISH-
ING THIS AREA AS A LOADING ZONE - 15 MINUTE STANDING. Motion
to defer carried, 6/0, with Neuhauser absent.
It.was moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adopt
RESOLUTION #76-445, Resolution Book 37, pages 653-654, RE-
MOVING TWO METERED PARKING STALLS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF JEFFER-
SON STREET IMMEDIATELY WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF JEFFERSON
STREET WITH GILBERT STREET, PARKING METERS AND PROHIBITING
PARKING IN THAT AREA. Affirmative roll call vote was unani-
mous, with Neuhauser absent.
Page 8
Council ActivitieS
December 14, 1976
Councilman Balmer moved, Councilman Selzer'seconded,
to adopt RESOLUTION #767446, as recorded in Resolution Book
37, pages 655-657, AUTHORIZING THE -'TRANSFER OF REAI;'PROPERTY
FROM•THE CITY OF IOWA CITY ACTING A&'LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY�TO'
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND: AUTHORIZING-THE=TRANSFER OF
FUNDS IN•PAYMENT THEREFORE. Affirmativ* ' 11 call vote was'
unanimous, with'Neuhauser`absent =This Resolution authorizes
transfer=of $824,000 of Community%Development Block Grant fund
to purchase urban renewal land from'the'L`.P7A'i
.It was moved by Perret; seconded by,Foster; to adopt
RESOLUTION #76=447, as recorded in'Resolution Book 37;'page
658 and 659, OF NECESSITY TO AUTHORIZE THE -CITY TO -ENGAGE IN-
A HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM Affirmative roll call vote
was.unanimous,-with Neuhauser absent.-
It was moved by Balmer, seconded by'Selzer,'to adjourn
the meeting. Motion carried, 6/0. 10:30'PM. --
CITY CLERK
Tape recorded on Reel #43
INMPMAL DISCUSSI(1
DECIDER 6, 1976
1:30 P.M.i
INFOML4L COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
Room, Civic Center,Conference". December 6, 1976, 1:30 P.M.,
Roo
ERS
COUN P�ffi PSN.. 'Selzer. deProsse, Balmer; Foster,: Vevera
SfAFROMERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schmeiser,
Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding.
C0UN—TIAL
Councilman Vevera called attention to the November 8th info
nroal
concerning the number of Councilmembers expected to attend a minutes'
advising .that he was not aware that three n nbers would attend convention;
discussion, the City Manager suggested that it was desirable for the
Council to seta policy regarding approval
mayor Neuhauser summarized their deionoting th requisitions
Councilnember going out of town at Cit e g tet'�'unce-itupu any-
and get concurrence of :the other Counci embers would announce':it publicly
misunderstanding. Imembers, She apologized;for•the
City Manager Neal Berlin advised that Consultant Don Zuchelli would be /
in Iowa City on Monday, December 13th, and would meet with,:the,bus hess -
community at 7:00 A.At. at a breakfast to which the Council was nvi£ed.
Mayor Neuhauser reminded.Councilmenbers of the. City Part
10th at the K.C.,s
$6.00 Payable in advance. Y•on December.:,
ZONING MATTERS
Sen
and be •.Planner Don Schrneiser was present to discuss the tonin
and began: with -the Tyn Cae:request for rezoning. to R1B g matters,
annexation, Planning and Zoning Commission had r .and`volunt
caning by R1A. 'fie le equested that:.the�
be set.for the zone requested by the ant s licantthat;the rezoning Should..'
two rezonings. Schmeiser advised that the Council could set:up..
they did not get the RIB rezonin applicant would -withdraw -if
the school location the urban g' Information was presented concerning
518. Schmeiser advised that they swere p terve tinghtogether a school Hig
oolhway
study which could be ready by the time drool - data
28),. set for the public bearing.(December
Concerning the }�iser advised:that analternative
solution had beenenOakridge Estates Part I, Sc
worked outwith the developer.. In answer to,•the:
question, he explained that the AII-M2.Crdinanbe and the mobile Home
Ordinances would be part_of the new zoning ordinance,
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Dec. 6, 1976
The City hfana Page 2
dovetailin = ( explained `asked in tr or not Council agreed wi th the process of
the 6 as tracton Co.in the letter -from the City Attorney concerning
Stated thateveryonelsec�ned colmfortalIV �le with that Addition. The Mayor
There was no objections.
AGI:T�IDA
Regarding the cork program
whether or not there was for Ralston Creek, Councilman Balmer questioned
a Program 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;:_
Commissioner Flo Stockman concerning detention of stone water at Happy
Hollow Park and at the Hickory Bill location::.: The,Ccnmission`is,actively
working against these projects. Public works Director Dick Plastino
will be meeting with area residents concerning the Happy Hollow.parkr,
The Hayek Property would need to be acquired if the Park is used for
noted. The City Manager advised that
detention of water. The possibility of moving Happy Hollow diamond.;was
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
Glendale/Seventh Avenue traffic situation. Mayor Neuhausets-won thted .•
that all the people in the neighborhood should or Ne een,contacted
before the resolution was put on the agendab
:
Several members noted Balmer: mentioned, that ;the
rumble strips on Lexington are inadequate ut the stop si
that they would not gns are. effective.
support the resolution.
TRANSIT ASSISTANCE
City Manager Neal Berlin presented Council with the notifition
resignation of Steve -Morris as Transit f
eve had:done:a
Superintendent to:be cation
on o
December 17th. Everyone agreed that Stgreat, job; with the
transit system Concern was expressed concerning turnover on the staff.
Abrris was present and gave some background on the transit assistance
Program. Morris explained the percentages and figures used to request -
the.$165,000.: The City Manager comnented.that;the real:issue:is the
level a service, to increase it to Provide specialized;.transportation
for the handicapped, ,The sub-comuni.ttee of ansit:Advisory; SPo ittee-of
Regional Planning has Presented infonmation:and a.recgnnendationitte
which Morris concurred, to work on a contract;with-the Board: of,5upervisors
to operate an additional vehicle with a lift on it. .The;County_;is,
already set up to operate the SEATS Program.
Morris explained that.if the City gets the $1 and if $60,000 is
spent for specialized transportation, there would be $100 OOO left; which.
from could ro used to dislopertycate Property tax. This year $119,000 was taken h
the City was d� $tax or transit. City Manager Berlin reminded all that
with $300 000 ,es in Property-tax,,and..will have;to;come up,
in revenues to balance the budget; plus the,replacenent of:
the perpetual care fund;($70,000)• The,Mayor noted that if the entireo
$165,000 is used for transit, there .will be severe cutbacks in other,:
departments. There will be several students presentat the formal
meeting to discuss the application. Don Schaefer of Regional Planning
• Informal Discussion "
Dec. 6, 1976
Page 3
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 mon ey;'to pay :for' the vans,
and drivers. He thought that within four -years Iowa "City would be;
eligible for Section V UMTA 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: ;1.1also
present for the discussion and explained options. 'The County Board'is" ,
receptive to their ideas. ;
Norris 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,leak
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,utiliied and.
that shelters could be designed so that they could'be walked thru'in
some fashion. Morris advised that he had talked to University_.representatives
about street closures and shelters in the Washington Street area.
AIR OCNPAMINATION-TRANSIT GARAGE
The City Manager pointed out that alternatives suggested by Counc hwm ers
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 Manager advised that
when'he had figured out where the money was ccming'from, he would come
back to Council
SWIMMING POOLS '
City; ,Manager Berlin related a discussion he had'held withl3uperiiiiendent
Ludwig concerning.the Council and Parks and Recreation Coamission's`
position concerning swimning pools, that Ithey had a lbw priority:"He
advised he was checking to see whether or not this' had changed.
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.
ZUCHELhI
The City Manager advised that on Wednesday material for the`Zuchelli
session on Monday would be sent for Council review, and would include l):
memo on marketability, from Zuchelli & Hunter, how the street problens='
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 178, because
the Staff wants to know whether or not the priorities as identified by
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Dec. 6, 1976
Page 4
them are priorities that Council agrees with and should be working -„
toward. Staff will strive to
emphasize toward. Council thinks are,
least important. The second objective of ihe;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 a`ogmunity
at large and with City Hall. A meeting with department heads present
will be scheduled to discuss status of 177 goals and objectives.' He"
outlined the priorities from each department as follows'.
CITY CLERK
A. Municipal Code.
B. Records Managanent-Microfilming, use of canputer for'bills and,
material sent. to the Press -Citizen for publication.
CITY ATIORNEY
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.:
(He 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. Make clear procedures -for filing
of subdivision plats, rezoning applications, building'inspeciions.
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`Diyi'sion
Heads to make sure that the decisions are, made promptly, and -that.
they are effective decisions. The City: Manager has aresponsibility
to constantly_ evaluate the'operation of the City'goyerntnent. "
E. Industry (discussed later).
HUMAN RELATIONS
A. Collective Bargaining - All be informed on negotiations an& contracts.
B. Employee Communications - The City does not do as well as they.- -
should in this area.
C. Civil Service - Integrate with personnel.
FINANCE
A. Internal Organization.
B. Accruals Accounting - Risk Management (the consultant will be.
recommending priorities).
C. Records Management.
D. Computer Service in areas of both programs and -equipment
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Dec. 6, 1976
Page 5
OCAMMITY DEVE LOAlE VT
A. Urban Renewal, complete as expeditiously as possible.
B. Senior Citizen Housing.
C. Comprehensive Plan.
D- operating Procedures.
E. Federal Programs - HCDA, others..
POLICE -_
A. Radio communication.
B. .Remodeling or a New Facility.
C. Outdoor Range.
D. Bicycle Registration - Determine value Finance Department issues
the licenses and the are Department keeps the records; -
ANIMAL, OCN RCL
A. Replacement of facility.
B. Ordinance (Council requested addition of this item):
C. Several complaints concerning dogs were discussed.
FIRE _
A. Continual upgrading of the Fire Prevention Inspection
B. Remodeling or new facility.
MASS TRANSIT
A. Transportation for elderly and handicapped;'`
B. Maintenance facility.
PARKS _
A. Keep up the Quality of Maintenance of'present' par ks'
B. Land Acquisition (the Comprehensive Plan'wilI show what the needs
will be).
RECREATION -
A. -- Look at the Program Needs and Qualities:
B. Adequacy of the Facility.
FORESTRY
A. Emphasize 'planting trees in parks and hamate
plry
anted on public right-of-ways: no trees to be
B... 6fa.i.ntain trees already planted.
C. Small tree nursery.
CEMETERY
A. New Ordinance = hfake fees comparable - Look at operational procedures -
Should the City subsidize and to what extent? Should the CIty be
competing with private enterprise.
Informal iiiSCUSSlon
Deo: 6, 1976
Page 6
B. Perpetual Care Fund.
C. Maintain at a level acceptable.
LIBRARY
A. Facility -Planning.
PUBLIC WORKS
A. Maintenance Building - Office of the Director there?
B. Storm Water Management.
C. Ralston Creek.
D. University Sewer Contract. Council.roan 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.
POLLUTION CONTROL ,
A. Contract to work with the Environmental Protection Agency concerning
Plant replacement.
B. Trunk Sewers = City has capacity only,on.the West side:
WATER
A. Renate Water Meter Readers - Expand.
TRAFFIC
A. Signals and Lighting at Highway 6/1/218; Highway 6 and Syc.re;=Tr'
W Couplet; and Highway 6/Westlawn. ,The City Manager suggested
discussing the trade-offs: by hiring contractors for these projects:'
PUBLIC WORKS -ENGINEERING
A. Expeditiously plan and carry out the FAUS programs, to use up,!. --
Federal funds allocated.
B. Muscatine-Mommn Trek Projects using FAUS money.; Mayor,Neuhatiser
questioned the status of the bikepath on Rocky 'Shore.` Ttie City
Manager cc nnented that Plastino would like to have an additional_-_
technician in the Traffic Engineering, as the workload carried' -by'-
Brachtel does, not give him tme
i, to do detailed,engineering.and,
design, or Wally'Carlson could Handle more of the minor problems so'
that Jim could concerntrate on major issues
C. Subdivision fees - The Engineering Department charges*thefcontractors
for the inspections the City provides in subdivision development, '
and will be reviewing whether or not the'fees actually reflect the..
time and money the City puts into it.
D. Improving canmmica.tions with,developers.and contractors.
Informal Discussion
Dec. 6, 1976
CME PWRCEMEN'T Page 7
A. Operating Procedures.
B. Plan checking'Yee7 Look at, see if there should'be.a charge.
�vERNMEVI BUILDINGS
A. Erratic nature of Heating and Cooling_ at'the Civic Center.
PUBLIC WORKS -SOLID WASTE
A. Creation of an'Enterprise Fund whereby 'all 'waste taken to'the
landfill would be paid for on`a per -ton. basis. The residential
collection would be financed from a monthly fee,_which,uould provide
a vehicle for eliminating the fee, or a reduced f� for senior
citizens. It would do away. with the, problem of, having.People.pay
double:.
B. Solid Waste Alternatives (added by'Council),
EQUIP,%NT MAINTENANCE
A- Preventive Maintenance.
B. Financial Reporting System.
PARKING
A. Computer process*
ng of parking tickets.
•: as related to the Urban Renewal.
Pzioject:
CITY IL
A. Urban Renewal, complete as soon as possible.
B. Industry - Institute a well thought out program to attract to the
commmity industry that'is comparable with the major'industries we
have.
C• Comprehensive Plan,
D. Obligations to Senior Citizens.
E. Maintenance Building,
RDO�ZATICK
1. Creation of a Department of Housing Services and Code Enforaenent,
a. Take the divisions. of Building In
Works), take_ hoes. spegtion ..(currently in Public.
Development take -g tale enforc01"t'(currently'in Coi(mupity'"
Development) housing: rehab,:'.(currently in ,Cczcmun`.-
Deve-1ntl ,t), and 'take housing supplY.,(the..hous'. ` division `
Y Comm�mity Development), and create' that`vi a'
single department.
2. Reorganize Conmunity Development, which'wbuld"then "essentiallybe
'
administrative and policy development,,_not.a service department
3.
L�
Informal Discussion
Dec. 6, 1976
Page 8
a. The Divisions would be Current Planning,
Redevelopment (Urban Re 11)ng Range Planning
n(.wal), and Program IX, 1
is the Block Grant Program, also ve opmen j! currently
federal programs to exploring other state and
resources. maximize the return to jhe;Cit
y.pf,other
Councilwoman deProsse asked for discussion at 'aditer-
how the City Planning Dopartmellt time`of '1:
relates to the Regional
Planning Coffmission in terms of`the`arrount"of planning, -do* ne,
the kinds of Planning done, and what value
the the City and development outside the City it -ip Ing, to -
ere ge
with the County. The City Manager commented that currently
the staff people'Region City Council, and al,
get along well. The problem that concerned him`
I * 7g ,
_ ., ission
issue of what is the role is the
of the county.
'L -organize Public Works by addition 0
relationship between th' f the Mass Transit*.' A 'Strong
are fulfilled by Public em, many of the service needsTransit
Works. of ma�-.
POLICY LEVEL
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 Neuhauser reported that she had attended a '' J"
entitled 'Economic Development Tactics'.". The,, �, sess on
cassdt�eO-f the
four meetings will be sent for. Councilman Balmer commented
that the Chamber of Commerce would be receptive to working_.i_-
9--
with the Council and other groups. The Mayor.added that the
input of the University would be, I needed as well-. _C�e of -the
Points made was that you begin with the Cornprdhens,r ve P , I - an
you very badly involve the citizens 'of' �co'innru I nity - -
making the determination of what you want in the way Ofin';
"�dustry
You need well-defined criteria first, as you Wilfb6dealing
with business in private. The City man
when the University was trying to att ager comwnted-that'
here, one of the reasons they wereract facultk�to come.
here was that there not interested incoming
were not employment opportunit:-Les"--fo'r'--',-,-'-,.....
culty spouses- Councilman Balmer stated that -the Ordinances
passed also affect costs and are potehtJa1'i-6adhIbcks."-
It was moved by deProsse and seconded by pe j't
rre � 0 adJOUrfi to'6xecutive
session for discussi n of negotiations regarding the Ffre'I)6parbmnt and
for discussion 9
PexTet of Personnel. Upon.roll call' Balmer
dePrOsse,'� Foster,
absent Nellhallser, and Vevera voted 'aye'. "Motion I -
On carried 6/1' Selzer
The meeting adjourned at 4:30 P.M.
0
INFURS'AL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
DEM113LR 8, .:1976
7:30 P.M.
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December "8,''1976 at 7'30 'P:M. in:
the
Conference_ Roan at the Civic Center.
CO[TNCIIAUIBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Perret,.roster, deProsse, Selzer,
Balmer, Vevera, ABSIM:
none.
STAFF'�Pte: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber
Mar
Mayor Public
AffairNeuhaus
Presiding with Clayton Ringgenberg f� the.
'Institute
role
Public Affairs present as a moderator. What Council
their
role and responsibilities focrththe next
yethed ar W the
topic .for. the ,discussion,
in order to set goals for th
community:
The first discussion included.definition definition''owhat the basic services are:'
The list of WESSITIES follows:
NECESSITIES
Water
Sewer
Police
Fire
Transit
Trash _
Building and Housing Code Enforcement
Streets, construction, maintenance, and
removal.impvement, including snow
' ro
.11 1
Maintenance of City buildings and facilities including,parks and
cemetery.
There P ern evels.of the Councilmembers.to keep these basic services
at the
Another category was Near Necessities where there is tiexhty in'the
level of service. These are listed as follows;
NEAR NECFS,SITIFs
Animal Control
Library
Recreation Services
Off Street parking
There was A short discussion on the
Of growth to be considered in future d�iscussionsth of e community, level
be discussed later. so the Airport,e
. WUgCll L1S(:US.ylU[t
Dec. 8, 1976
Page 2
All councilmanbers Participated in listing of specific programs that the
City could consider. These included:
1. Urban Renewal - clo e oil the project with HUD, get contracts for
buildings, and c:ormit thunselves to necessary public improvements..
2. University Heights - solve the problem concerning services.
3. Ralston Creek - Finish interim solution
darns. s, .rnalce adecision on the
4. Adopt a Comprehensive Plan -
Process. Adopt the Transportation- Pl the citizen participation
Zoning Ordinance Plan, the Land Use Plan.and the
5. Solve the University Sewer Problem.
6. Clearer written policies, including those for zoning, building,
subdivisions, and Council -Administration relations.: '.
7. Follow thru on the completion of the HCDA Projects.
8. Acquisition of Scott Boulevard right-of-way, and decision on .width.
9. Library - Examine possible location with Zuchelli.
10. Neighborhood Preservation - Trees and Parks - public Improvements.
11. Joint Law Enforcement.
12• Economic - Commercial, Industrial, Housing Development of Community.
13. Maintenance Facility - Complete Study and`make action decision:
14. Riverfront Control - measures to prevent futher deteriorationand
-
steps to implement the Stanley Plan: ,"
Elderly Housing, Centrally located, Subsidized.
16. Senior Citizen Center.
17• Comprehensive Mobile Home Ordinance.
18. Landlord -Tenant Ordinance.
19. Trunk Sewers -River Corridor.
20. Evening Bus Service.
21 Handicapped - removal of Architectural Barriers.
22• Bikeways - On First Avenue from Court to
Drive. Southeast -Rocky Shore
23,
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
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Council Discussion
Dec. 8 3, 1976
Recycling of Materials from trash. page
Management by Objectives progr
Staff, am,' continue for both
Council and;
Energy Conservation, in the cormxunit
Y and in City gove?rrunent
Transportation for Elderly and Handicapped
Facilities Needs
needs. Famination of planning and design for overall
General Sewer Problsns.
Clayton asked that Council rate the first
system.
six priorities by'a-point
The Council Priorities were as follows;
Urban Renewal - 40 points.
Ralston Geek - 30
n4 �PrehensivUn*e Plan Po 2ts.
points.
#5
Iversity Heights Problm - 15 Points.
University Sewer Problem - 12 Points.
Elderly Housing and Center - 10 points.
MaintenanceEcono- 3 points.
Facility - 3 points.
Library - 2 Points.
Neighborhood Preservation - 2 Transpotation points.
'�rPoints.Elderly-Night - 2 points.
General Sewer Problems_ 2 poin
HCDA Projects - 1 pointts..
7111nk Sewers - 1 point.
Staff rating was as follows;
#1
n2
Urban Renewal.
OCTPrehensive Plan,
n3
n4
University Heights.
Ralston Creek
Facilities Needs.
n6
Maintenance Facility.
Several
discussioners discussed what they felt has been acComplyGhed b
to reach compromises, discussionsotinow included differences in
beingvoting Y the
sidetracked f g o conscienceies by , volume of philphy, need
citizens to speak their pmindst need to et groups, allowing
l rnbv lems Presennta
Mr. Rin Y usiness out in staffthe an.
take ggepnber to
that he was Pleased with Council's give and
' and Council s
suggested taking the process e Of What is go.
furterwandhhaving Mre sesing
He
like
is
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Dec. 8, 1.976
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one. IOWa Ci Ly is one of the few Councils to do this. Mayor;Neuhauser -
thanked 51r. Ringgenberg for coming and Lading than thru the discussion.
The City Manager was directed to prepare a press release concerning,
results of the discussion. -
City Manager Neal Berlin and Administrative-Assistant.Linda.Schreiber
commented on the positive way Council had worked together. Councilman
Selzer suggested someone should be.brought;in to talk about,.tur,.,.;"
management. Councilman Perret commented that citizens' should not be
allowed to be abusive to the Council or the City Manager•at.the,-Council
meetings.
The City Sianager presented material from staff and, Zuchelli..concerning
the street closures. The meeting adjourned at 10:40'P.AL
This meeting was not taped.
MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTION
DECEMBER 14, ig COUNCIL Minutese' Bds & -
Trustees Comms .Library Bd; of
The cost of 1/18/7.6,�Comm:7r,on Community
publishing the following Needs l /22/76x& 11/29/76,;, P,B:;Z
ceedings & claims „is $ 9 pr_°- Comm.
tive cost to date during t is:calendarCumula 12%2/76
„.
year for ,said publication,' Permit Res
,,asfrecorded in-Res. Book 37,
The Iowa Cit �-' as-recommended-by the*City:Clerk: ;:Res:
12/14/76, 7.30Cpty Council,, reg, session, #76-4371;"p,-;637; Approving
C1ass:C Beer,
M•, Civic Center. Coun- Permit A 1; 9_'
ci lmembers Inn's PP for. Big. Ten ;Inn & -Hamburg,y
Foster, Balmer, deProsse, , Inc.;;>119,:1owa Ave::• R
Perret arrived, P• 638, APprovin Class eer-un6�Sale
38,
7:40 P;M.' Absent• Permit:A );. 9` B'Beer un-..:Sales
Tem"deProsse Presiding. Mayor Pro , pp for BigrTen Inns&^Hamburg,"
Inn s; Inc:,' 119-10wa Ave Res #76-439,
Dr. R. L.' Dryer presented a statement. of p• 639' Approving Cigarette;Permits.
rebuttal concerning the Public Works Dir'.
Res.,.:as.recorded in 'Res. :Book 3Z,:RES,
memo re: traffic problems on 7th & Glendale #76-440
Sts- Lowell 'Cross' & PAVIW IN'STREBAINDUST IALTPARKSADD,
appeared, ,'1705 Lindale Rd,, also
Moved b' RES. by RES. #76-441 P. 641
Perret, 'that Dr. Dryer's statement be're-' LANDFILL EXCAVATION pRpjC�PTINGiFY;77;,:
ceived and filed Motion carried; 6/0,
with'Neuhauser absent. r
Correspondence ,`Joan`C Aribaecher
Atty. Bob Downer, representing the .Edwin,. st conditions referred to%Public Works.
Zall, ws,& Bushnell!,,s Turtie Iowa'Public'Triterest'' Res earch'6rou`r""'
Mall, aPPeared & formally Clinton,St.. possitiil�t of convenin
interest in;tiie Col.lege.Block�gjded their ;in Iowa Ci y`on Fr eewayg518breferreiin9
9• Cit to City'Manager „
Mgr. Berlin pointed ,.out that"the staff had
been preparing documents for several mos,
for disposal of certain individual Affirmative roll call vote was bna ramous;
however, U• R. parcels; 6/_0> Neuhauser.absent
Consultant Zuchelli explain- Moved b
_.ed there w9uld tie y Vevera,,seconded b r }
explain-
ng of the, College problems in. early, market- set public hearing on Jan 4 on an app).,,
recommended-that this paprop'e t bed had Y Balmer„ to.;:
ed independent) submitted by 7y ';n Cae:; Inc ,'to rezone a
Y. at this. time: market- tract of'land from an R1A to'R16'Zone
Cit ru; s
Mot.
carried; " I ' withi I NeuU.hauser absent.
Y Clerk Abbie Stolfus requested that the
Resolution�Approving)a Class);B Mayor:Pro!Tem deProsse announcedrthere were
sales Permit for Bi Ten & HambBeerISunda
Y 2 vacancies on the Comm: on:Community;Needs
Inc., 119 Iowa Ave. 9: be"added to the Con- with",terms ex irin
sent Calendar. p 9--10/1/1977. ahatiap
John:Morrissey:appeared'& Pointments:wi_llrbe,made on)Jan.:;18,;with
expressed his concern over 'drafting of :.
trans. & the: actual term-beginning;om Feb :15th, ;
land'use plans for ahe Comprehen- r
and requested that citizens be given a;30-
518e Plan with'the assumptionithat Freeway days notice'
518 'will be'built. r
that Planning' was alsoUmakinan Perret stated Mayor '!... m deProsse announcedthatj
Co`the Plan'il`Freeway-518 was anotrbuilteS ers (one Master Plumber)_aand the"f
can on-,the Bd:`of',Eic,m F,s of Plumb'
City Mgr. Berlin stated it was the Johnson
Co. !Regional Plannin APPeals would be readvertised f - 30 days,
Stud Comm, s responsibility stArea Trans.: Moved by Balmer,'seconded b
Y ',
the Comprehensive Plan Coorplan trans.; PPo�nt.the'' s n Perret;'}o
made an Comm. had riot 1°Wing, bds. &`'comms: following,' persons 'to'-the fol'=
fie agreedawith�CouncilmanthisSelzer'ls state- that
P;& R Comm FloaStockman, 2514 Potomac,
mint that two wks:' ago""Council- decided to :a',1
yr. term expir,ing,.l/.1/,78; ,&'(Robert
direct staff-not to'proceed ora planning in Crum, 2934
this area until ing 1/l/8l Court, with 4-yr, term ex`pir-
Moved bpublic=input hadbeenrec.
the' follOwiingeitemsC&n recoirmendationsti�nt 1238;.Guilford Ct ;
23 of Adjustment: James-Conl.in,,LJr ,;;
the Consent Calendar be'approveil and/on 1/1/82
adopted as amended. with term-,expiring„
Official, actions of re' t r 1 pit
Ri,verfronti Comm .�,Sam'Fahr; 6 khollwood
11/23/76' 9• Council mtg. of Lane,''& Tom A.'Woodruff;-`3214'Raven'St:,
subject,to correction, as rec- with terms;;expiring 12/1/79
ommended by' the' City-tlerk.
Humann;:`' a r l- 1 I ;0j
Relations' Comm ."Mori}`C
o"stantino
407 Brown;.Myles:Braverma
way; '& Clara oleson, P27 902 Broad-
ington, with terms expiring;1/1/80ash-
Motion carried, 6/0, witl'Neuhauser absent
Mayor Pro-'Tem`deProsse:requested sugges-
tions for topics that should -be discussed
With Congressman -elect Jim:Leach.at-Mon-
day's mtg: Councilman Balmer suggested
Purchase -of the old.P:O. for. a, nominal sum.
Councilman -Selzer- prposed:(1) Discussion
of Fed.:Revenue Sharing, (2)Problems;of
small City'Govts. vs'Fed- Bureaucracy, &
(3) Frivolous 'spending.by.Fed. Govt. Coun-
cilman Perret suggested discussion of UMTA
providing :operating;
subsidies:to:munici-
palities under•:50,000.pop, and concerni-iith
the definition of a'Std. Metropolitan Sta-
tistical Area ,
Councilman Foster called attention to 2
matters,he , ':had discussed with. the Public
Works Dir ,,N)'the difficulty for traffic
coming from the front
okuk beau
age.rd-,getting on
Ke cse of'the right turn; on red on
the Bypassand-(2) ;" need for;;atth
,e Gov-
ernor/Dodge''intersection; an arrow: turning
right lane traffic to the right and left
lane traffic,to left
ahead. was , turn and straight
It pointed out by -the City
that these suggestions Mgr.
would h`
approved bythe Hwy, Coave to be
mm. ,
Moved by Selzer, and seconded by Vevera to
approve the';application from Midwest. Realty
and Bldg, Corp, for a° Permit to,
a drive approach on Hwy R -0-W (for Wendy's
De Riverside:Dr.), if•approved..by.therlA.
Dept: of Trans: Steve Victor,_•represent-
ing the requestor,`,was:Present.re answer,
several questions concerning the frontage
rd. access easement on -,Bypass 6, consid-
eration by P_&.Z and Riverfront Comms,:,
recommendation by Public Works,&'�Traffic
sources'Councilarequirementsatplansrfor
flood zone area,. John,Kammermeyer,'p & Z
Commr,, presented a"summary of;prelim.`dis-
cussion held,by'.their comm., noting:a,con-
leas a that'.informally;th?y were generally
Con -
Pleased with'plans'for Wendy's: Roll call
Vevera'voting t' on the motion: Balmer; Foster,"Selzer;'&
ing no Neuhauser;absentsseMotionrcar ed,
4/2.
Councilman Selzer Commented in reference to
the conversation yesterday concerning the
willingness of this'C1tyiCounci;l!.to-work
With the I.C. Chamber of Commercefor the
betterment of,Iowa,City,_noting that he was
extrertiely pleased with ,that arrangement.
Councilman Perret advis
feed;,that.he would de-
r his report,,on the._Denver,mtg. because
it Would be, ite; extensive:;; Counc.i;lwOman
deprosse ou ed the activities she at-
tended at this meeting.
The':City Mgr."called attention fo=the
League of. IA.. Muni ci pali ties Bd �- Mtgt to
held at'the'_Civic'Center-on;!Dec. 75',;':be
to
indicated he had"received a
League aski1. ng for interestedlCoun i members
to" serve on a'_legIslative supp— t�group;�!
and stated that if -'someone was interested,
they 'should let`him
no
Maor.
Y Pro Tem ,deprosse
eirecting called.attention-to
ertain
the Rs. DStaf",- fImplement ation,.of
CSt. Closures and Restr' t -o in
Connection with; Urban,jRenewal,•Proj;, •Iowa4
R-14; as; presented .;;She,rpropos,ed, several„
Iochanges wMch ;were then;diseussed by Coun-
The final, amend. ments". iyere ,7 n, .the fo1-
t.- bet
> (1), ; 5 ;to. tread.93; i'Washington.
de between Capitol and; Mad son;,Sts ;,,to:be
deligned,:with;,emphasis on itransit and,,,pedg_
trian traffic but allowing, l,iinited auto;.,.
traffic.";. (2) a new i16, 11 ..ngton to
between'Capitol `& Clinfo,n Sts°:; to tie ao_
signed=`ui;+ti _cc
, aiId'Changing Pres
ent 6 to r7 and' present #7 `to'' (4)'Th'e
new if8 to"read;'"Dubuque St `from, ashiiig`-
ton St south to `the alley between College
& Burlington Sts limited to emergericy;if;
transit &` service'"vehi.cies " 1iScottMcDohald
formdiscusSion Hunter.&,''Assoc?4was p`reseh't
onded b Moved by- Foster�attdrspc�
onded by Vevdra to •adopt' th�e'amendments'as
previously. -,,Councilman: Foster.;;
called,f the; question ; ,; (Mot7on:carried;
5 .1' Selzer; voting;_,pq ,i -The-;vote was;jfhen
taken on the mo.tiI n•cto amend.;the (_Res Mo=
tion:carr.ied,,,6/O; Neuhauser-absent:; Robert
Welsh, appeared -concerning, areal for ;mass j
transit Richard; Gibson,: Uir :of;facl,l
tiesrPlanning and,Util,iation fonethe Univ.
of; IA. appeared regjsteni.ng..ahe: Um ver:
sity's;concern;;that,Council,.reach•,,decis ons
only,after,full consideration of,the;poten-
a�al :,impac,t .on; the ;Univ-ers,i;ty They; have,
particular,:concern.;about;;;the; f,•inal;res:•_of
the;,.treatment ,for,' Washington St ,;;between
Madison & ..linton;and-;Capitol;St.,•betiveen'
Washington &:.Burl;ingtonor: They;_wer"'e pleased
to note ;the,willingness,� alterjthe,stetus
Of College, St between,Capitol;.' •l4adisoa. us
a pedestrian;;or,.ientataon.:,John;Kammermeyer,
P. &; Z Commr,: ; :expressed,;the ,Comm 's rm.ey-
vations,about ,the„closures,; asking,that,,r
Council not:.;bujld, in_any; ri,gid,i;ty„or,anyi,
specifics i7n:cthe;Urban•LRenewal p7an�docu,-,
ment.
Councilman Balmer,.asked that these
closures be explained to'th a
u-_oy Foster' and seconded 6'6er
S • 'k44'2, recor -ed'' n'Res Book
�r�l� (�iJ t1.,�� b bi.:r.;u
#37, pp. 642-644, DIRECTIN AFF IMPLE-
MENTATION OF CERTAIN STREE LOSURES &
RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH URBAN RE-
NEWAL PROJ. IOWA R-14, AS AMENDED, be
adopted. Upon roll call deProsse, Foster,
Perret, Selzer, Vevera, and Balmer voted
"aye", motion carried, 6/0, Neuhauser
absent. This res. affects portions of the
following sts.: Capitol, College, Wash-
ington & Dubuque.
Moved by Foster and seconded by Perret to
adopt RES. 1#443, recorded in Res. Book
#37, pp. 645-646, CONCERNING DESIGN SERV.
FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES IN CONNECTION WITH
URBAN RENEWAL PROJ. IA. R-14. Robert %1 sh
appeared. The res. authorizes interview-
ing for a consultant who will provide su-
pervision services in connection with the
constr. of the public facilities in the
central business dist. Roll call on
adoption of the Res.: Ayes: Foster, Perret,
Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, and deProsse. Mo-
tion carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
Council did not support allowing free park=
ing and bus rides for one day for Christ-
mas shoppers.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, that
ORD. 06-2821, as recorded in ORD. Book
10, pp. 78 & 79, SETTING SPEED LIMIT ON
ROCHESTER AVE. FROM IST AVE. TO 7TH AVE.
by reducing it from 35 m.p.h. to 25 m.p.h.,
be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll
call vote was unanimous, with Neuhauser
absent and Perret temporarily absent. Or-
dinance adopted, 5/0.
Patricia Passmore, Pres. of H.O.M.H., ap-
peared and spoke concerning problems of
mobile home tenants. Mary Ann Zook, Sun-
rise Village, appeared and was advised to
contact Asst.. City Atty. Kushnir. Moved
by Foster, seconded by Perret, that the
ORD. AMENDING ORD. #2359 (Chap. 9.54 of
M.C.) BY ENACTING A NEW SECT. WHICH PRO-
HIBITS RETALIATORY CONDUCT AGAINST TENANTS
BY THE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF MOBILE HOME
PARKS be considered and given second vote
for passage. Affirmative roll call vote.
was unanimous, with Neuhauser absent.
Second consideration given.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to
adopt RES. #76-444, as recorded in Res.
Book 37, pp. 647-652, AUTHORIZING EXECU-
TION OF A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY & PERPETUAL S.& L. AND THE EXECUTION
OF A WARRANTY DEED. Affirmative roll call
vote was unanimous, with Neuhauser absent.
Robt. Welsh appeared.
Councilman Perret moved, Mayor
prosse seconded, that the RES.
DEVICES IN THE VICINITY OF 7TH
Pro Tem de -
AUTHORIZING
& GLENDALE
be adopte�Roll call: Ayes: deProsse,
Perret. Nd;�;: Balmer, Foster, Selzer,
Vevera. Resolution failed, 2/4, with
Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to
defer consideration of the RES. REMOVING
2 METERED PARKING STALLS ON THE SO. SIDE
OF JEFFERSON ST. E. OF THE INTERSECTION OF
JEFFERSON ST. WITH LINN ST. ESTABLISHING
THIS AREA AS A LOADING ZONE - 15 MINUTE
STANDING. Motion to defer carried, 6/0,
with Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to
adopt RES. #76-445, Res. Book 37, pp. 653-
654, REMOVING 2 METERED PARKING STALLS ON
THE SO. SIDE OF JEFFERSON ST. WITH GILBERT
ST., PARKING METERS & PROHI.BITING PARKING
IN THAT AREA. Affirmative roll call vote
was unanimous, with Neuhauser absent.
Councilman Balmer moved, Councilman Selzer
seconded, to adopt RES. #76-446, as record-
ed in Res. Book 37, pp. 655-657, AUTHORIZ-
ING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY ACTING AS LOCAL PUBLIC
AGENCY TO THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE
TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN PAYMENT THEREFORE.
Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous,
with Neuhauser absent. This Res. author-
izes transfer of $824,000 of C.D.B.G funds
to purchase urban renewal land from the
L.P.A.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to
adopt RES. #76-447, as recorded in Res.
Book 37, pp. -658 & 659, OF NECESSITY TO
AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENGAGE IN A HOUSING
REHAB. PROG. Affirmatiyye roll call vote
was unanimous, with Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to
adjourn the mtg. Motion carried, 6/0.
10:30 P.M.
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
ABBIE STOLFUS
CITY CLERK
MARY C. NEUHAUSER
MAYOR
December 28, 1976
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• S9
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
DECEMBER 27, 1976
3:05 P.M.
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: December 27, 1976, 3:05 P.M. in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center.
COUNCILMEDBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, deProsse, Selzer, Vevera, Foster, Perret,
Balmer. Absent: .N.�ne.
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Stolfus, Schreiber, Plastino, Kushnir, Brachtel
Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding.
ZONING
Sturgis Corners --In the absence of Don Schmeiser, Linda Schreiber pre-
sented the agreement proposed concerning building of the frontage road
which will be in the plans when Lot N2 is proposed to be improved.
Steven Victor appeared representing Southgate Development. He explained
the drawing of the intersection for Riverside/Bypass 6 as envisioned by
the Highway Department. Plastino agreed that the signalization was in
next year's CIP.
TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
Plastino commented that if there is actual loading or unloading, persons
probably would not be ticketed for using over 15 minutes. Violations are
misdemeanors and penalties are set out in the beginning, of the Municipal
Code. Fines written under the State Code go to the State, if written
under the Municipal Code, they go to the City. Anything writtep in this
proposed ordinance would go to the City.
A person questioned if Council would now have authority to enbargo large
trucks and keep them off Kirkwood. After discussion of relationship to
Comprehensive Plan, it was decided that the Staff would consider the
impact of removal on Kirkwood and come back to Council in two weeks with
a report. Then they would consider other streets where this could be
considered.
Mayor Neuhauser noted concern that the proposed code did not deal with
parking, as had been requested by the northside residents. The City
Manager advised that this would be dealt with separately. Alternative
suggestions will be provided.
Council decided not to amend 6.12.09 in the bicycle section, but to spell
out the specific area to which it is to apply. Council discussed if there
should be a license, and whether or not it should be compulsory, also
gave consideration to having the fee cover costs of bicycle administration.
The City Manager said there would be a report later. Geshwiler was present.
City Manager Neal Berlin relayed City Attorney John Hayek's request for
an executive session after the regular meeting on Tuesday to discuss
litigation.
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• Informal Council
December 27, 1976
MAINTENANCE BUILDING
Public Works Director Plastino was present and pointed out that the
consultant for the study knew he would not be designing the building.
A citizens group composed of Jerry Costello from the University, Leroy
Nissley from the highway Commission and Lloyd Pelling had also worked
with Plastino, and could give presentations to the public if a bond issue.
During the discussion on bonds, it was suggested that a letter from the
Council be sent to the Legislature saying that it doesn't make sense to
have to consider essential corporate purpose bonds for a maintenance
facility.
Plastino thought the cost figures were realistic. The facility would
cover most of the old landfill. Sites other than the landfill were
discussed, as there will be problems in building over the landfill.
The airport property is the only other free land, and the Airport
Commission would have to offer it to the City.
The Mayor asked if anyone disagreed with the concept for need of a main-
tenance building. No one disagreed. As Coralville and the Cambus have
perfectly adequate maintenance buildings, there shoul'dnot have to be
a merger of all three facilities, and the City Manager will go to UNTA
with a specific proposal. From a bus standpoint, there would be a lot
of bus dead -head time. The upper end of the range of costs assumes
use of pilings. The report should be accepted and the staff authorized
to proceed with soil investigation. The City Manager advised that if
the Council is committed to construction of the maintenance facility,
they will have to make some realistic decisions in the Capital Improve-
ments Program, as to what is possible.
HAPPY HOLLOW PARK
It was suggested that the Kraft and Plastino memos concerning the Happy
Hollow Park matter be sent to HUD. /
MUSCATINE AVE.
The meeting adjourned at 4:25 P.M. at which time Council departed from
the Civic Center to view the Muscatine Avenue project area. Following
this, Councilmembers Foster, Neuhauser and Perret visited the Maintenance
Building with Berlin and Plastino.