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Home My WebLink About1975-01-14 Council minutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 14, 1975 7:30 P. M. The Iowa City City Council met in Regular Session on the 14th day of January, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Present: Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser (7;45). Absent: none. Mayor Czarnecki presiding. The Mayor noted that KXIC Radio Station recorded the -:meeting, portions to be broadcast later are at the discretion of the radio station' - and in no way controlled by the City or the Council. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by'Davidsen 'that the minutes read thus far constitute a fullreadingof the minutes for December 30, 1974 and January 2, 1975 Organizational Meeting and that Council approve them subject to correction.; _Motion carried. - Mayor Czarnecki proclaimed the week of January 20th thru, 25th as Iowa City Blood Donor Week. Ile reported that Council is _scheduled to be at Mercy Hospital at 10:00 A.M. on Jail. 20th. • It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Davidsen to adopt the Resolution of Commendation for Anna Rothenhoefer for Meri- torious Service in the Department of Finance for 11 years. Upon roll call Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse voted 'aye', Neuhauser absent. Motion tarried. Charles Johnston appeared presenting a letter concerning the purchase of Urban Renewal demolition dwellings for relocation and asked Council to amend the contract. (Councilwoman Neuhauser arrived, 7:45). Acting City Manager Dennis Draft reported on his discussion with IIUD in Omaha concerning procedure for amending: demolition contract. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by deProsse that the City ,Manager, Mr. Johnston and the City Attorney meet to talk to HUD officials and report back. Motion carried. It was moved by Davidsen and seconded.by deProsse that the minutes of the meetings of -Steering Committee, 12/30/74, 1/6/7.5,1/7/75 and 1/8/75; Human Relations Commission 12/16/74 and Parks and Recreation Commission of 1/8/75 be received and filed. Motion carried. Mayor Czarnecki stated that the Parks and Recreation recommendation ranking the distribution of $80,000 neighborhood' park item in the Fiscal. Year 1976 Capital. -Improvements Project: was noted. Ile added that the Commission asked for a staff review • and position on the motorcycle trail.. Page 2 Council Minutes January 14, 1975 Mayor Czarnecki. announced that this was the time set for the Public Hearing on the. Disposition of City Property at the Northeast Corner of Gilbert and Benton Streets requested by W. A. Fotsch. Acting City Manager Dennis Kraft advised that as more than one firm was interested in the parcel, he recommended formal advertising for proposals for the whole parcel. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by deProsse to Instruct the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare documents for competitive sealed bids on the whole parcel. Motion carried. There being no others present to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Councilwoman Davidsen pointed out theneedfor ,Council review of the Transit Development Plan before taking action next Tuesday and asked that the item be added to the informal agenda for Tuesday the 21st. The Mayor added that discussion of the Marijuana Ordinance would be moved, to the 28th, and reminded Council of the 1:00 P.M. meetings on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, ' January 29th, 30th and 31st on the Budget. Concerning the question raised about Johnson County's approval of the Valley View Subdivision, Attorney Hayek noted that as the subdivision was closer to Coralville, they were under`Coralville's jurisdiction. He advised that the approval was contrary to the annexation agreement Iowa City has with-Coralville, and it would be appropriate for the City to remind Coralville not to pass on areas under this agreement, to prevent it from happening in the future. After discussion, it was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by Brandt that the City Manager and/or the City Attorney be instructed to forward a letter to Coralville reminding them of the annexation agreement as it affects this property. Motion carried. Councilwoman Davidsen and deProsse reported on the progress made in regard to policies encouraging employees to participate in government and also on check -off provision for presidential campaign funds. A letter has been drafted to -send to employers, news releases are set up, and a` -letter will go to the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations explaining the policy and asking for ideas concerning participation in, government. The Mayor asked that -the City;Manager -alert city employees to check- off on income heck-off'on`income tax forms for presidential campaign funding. A' letter concerning the check -off provision will be sent to employers also. It was moved by dcProsse and seconded by Davidsen that the assessment paid to Regional Planning Commission as Iowa City's share, he increased by 25Q her capita for the period from Council Minutes page 3 January 14, 1975 • 1975 After discussion, it was January 1, 1975 to July 1, Brandt to amend the previous moved by Davidson and seconded by next e so 11 ether. motion by deferring irevieW thetevaluationereportttog the Council can have a chance to Motion carried. was Dlayor Czarnecki ex}i1Conference Boardta publiion c hearing after- of the City 1975 at 3:45 P.M. noon meeting for l'cbruary 4, cstcrday's meeting set on the As Budget, Board in the Council chambers. },Tea°Transportammented tiontAdvisory at Regional Planning, going to be a had discussed the,guestion of Mass Transit funds to Iowa City, Coralville and the University; and there was g c th open to get an exception recommendation to the Executive Board that thi,lecannounced ba the vehicle to ng subsidieswhat ncan beues ereceived. so that operating with representatives from tile Stato meeting next Thursday concerning Comprehensive Employment ramming designated as a possible of Planning and Programming County to be Training Act funds, 50 000. The Dlavor advised that concerning agent for the sum, of $ _ the budget discussions, the staff would schedule the meetings there with Departments_ aldannounced the secondthe weekpinlFebruort on linspecaoos� Tenant Ordinance.wo +s office would be some implications eport fromutheeattorney and there would also be a repon the authority of the City. on questions raised before, prelude to The Mayor reported on the meeting held as a the budget process, frith youth organization roallot allotment the areas funded under the $75,000 -allotment to concerning narrative report and financial support will Social Services. A et discussion. be presented for budget of the questioned the make-upof fthisted the Councilwoman Neuhaue�ommittee and the May Comprehensive Plan DesignNeuhauser and seConded nsive present members. It was moved by Iowa City omprehe Brandt that the person in charge of the a voting member of this committee. This Plan be would be Dick 1Vollmcrshauser.- Motion carried.- pointed out the need for -- - Acting City 'Manager Dennis -Kraft p to be set prior to the final, submission of a public hearrng rant application. Council discussed theand Ub1PTA capital g contents of the application; action on l}icatiunsitidocasemoved d later_on the p ublic hearing _for the aPP ublic hearing litin for February 25, 1975 at 7:30 by Brandt and secondedP•11• ed byyNeuhauser to set a P on UMPTA-grant aPP in the Council Chambers. lotion carried. Page 4 Council Minutes • January 14, 1975 City Attorney John hlayek presented a Resolution Approving the Execution of Employment Contract with Neal G. Berlin, as City Manager for Iowa City effectiveFebruary 1, 1975. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by deProsse to, adopt the Resolution. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser and - Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried, 5/0. The City Attorney reported that concerning the Amerex and Short lawsuits, the City's liability carrier, Hawkeye`Security Insurance Company, will participate in defense of those lawsuits, but have requested that the City execute a Reservation of Rights agreement. Ile recommended this procedure and circulated the agreement for signatures by Council members. Mayor Czarnecki explained actions taken last week on the, Ordinance Rezoning Certain Parcels in'the 'R-14 Urban Renewal Area to a--CBS Zone. It was moved by Brandt and seconded _by_ - Neuhauser to adopt the Ordinance. Upon roll call Davidsen, deProsse; Neuhauser; Brandt, Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Concerning the Ordinance Amending the High Rise Provisions • of Section 8.10.19 of the Zoning Code, Mr'. Kraft noted that the Staff recommendation of approval was the same as Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation. lie outlined the proposed changes in the Ordinance, and concerning the question 'would the urban renewal plan, allow construction of: a high-rise apartment in Block 103?' he noted that in the two block area bounded by Clinton, Court, Madison and Bloomington Streets, the amendment to the zoning ordinance would allow this, but the urban renewal contract would appear to prohibit it. After disucsion of the high-density district, it was moved by Brandt and seconded by Neuhauser to adopt the Ordinance. Upon roll call deProsse, Neuhauser, Brandt, Czarnecki and Davidsen voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen that the rules be suspended and the second reading of the Ordinance to Rezone a Tract of Land at 2650 South Riverside Drive from RIA zone to an M1 Zone be given by title-only. Upon roll call Neuhauser, Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse voted 'aye'. Motion carried and second reading given by title only. Council- woman Davidsen asked Staff to schedule a discussion meeting with Planning and Zoning Commission+at 3:45 P.M. Monday,,January.20th and include this item. Council decided to add discussion of the street lighting policy. Page S Council Minutes • January 14, 1975 It was moved by Brandt and seconded by tieuhauser that.the rules be suspended and the first reading of the Ordinance to Rezone Governor, Lucas and Dodge Street Areas South of Burlington Street and North of the CRI $ P Railroad from an 113A zone to an R3 zone be given by title only. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Davidson, deProsse, Neuhauser voted 'aye's Brandt abstained. Motion carried 4/0, and first reading given by title only. Attorney Hayek reported that concerning the comment made last week that the changing of zoning category to a more restrictive category involves a taking of property for which compensation must be paid, this was not the law. It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by Davidsen that the rules be suspended and the first reading of tile Ordinance to Rezone 13 Lots in the Summit Street Area South of Burlington Street Erom-an 113A zone to an R2 Zone be given by title only. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Davidson, deProsse, Neuhauser, Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried and first reading given by title only. Attorney Hayek advised that the Ordinance Amending Fence and Shrub Height Requirements oftheZoning Code drafted by Planning and Zoning, Commission should be consistent withtheOrdinance Amending Fence and Shrub Height Requirements of Chapter 3.38 of the Code drafted by the Attorney's -Department. After discussion of measurements, it was decided to discuss these ordinances with Planning and Zoning Commission at the meeting on the 20th. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Davidsen that the rules be suspended and the first reading of the Ordinance be given by title only. Upon roll call Davidsen, deProsse, - Neuhauser, Brandt, Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried and first reading given by title only. It was moved by Davidsen and seconded by deProsse that the rules be suspended and the first reading of the Ordinance Amending Fence and Shrub Height Requirements of Chapter 3.38 of the Municipal Code be given by title only. + Upon roll call deProsse, Neuhauser, Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen _voted 'aye'. Motion carried and first reading given by title only. It was movedbydeProsse and seconded by Davidsen that the rules be suspended and the first reading of the Ordinance to Vacate the Alley in Block 86 of the Original Town bounded by Clinton, Market, CapitolandBloomington Streets be given by title only. Upon roll call Neuhauser, Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse voted 'aye'. —Motion carried and first reading given by title only. • Page 6 Council Minutes • ' January 14, 1975 It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Neuhauser to adopt the Resolution Approving ContractAmendment No. "l for the Demolition and Site Clearance Contract No. 4 by including Parcel 93/7 to the above contract at a price'- roll call Brandt, Czarnecki, of $1,900 UponDavidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Brandt to adopt the Resolution Establishing a Stop Sign at the Intersection Of Potomac and Mt. Vernon Drive. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Davidson, deProsse, Neuhauser, Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen that the Tetter from George L. Gay, 2720 Muscatine Ave. regarding the widening and paving of Muscatine Avenue be received and filed and made part of the public hearing of widening of MuscatineAvenue. Motion carried It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen that the letter from Keith Howard, President Yellow -Checker Cab Company, requesting fourteen taxicab licenses andthesouth taxicab stand • on Dubuque Street -by the Jefferson Building be received and filed and gran t` permission. Motion carried. ar It was moved by Davidsen and seconded by deProsse that the letter from D. R. Stichnoth; Iowa -Illinois Gas andElectric Company, Davenport,- schedule Iowa, regarding revision of electric rate be received and filed Motion carried. It was moved by Davidsen and seconded by deProsse that the letter from Faith Knowler, President, League of Women - voters regarding redistricting for the November elections be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by cleprosse that the letter from Marcia L. Claxton, Institute of Public Affairs, University of Iowa, regarding a meeting to discuss the current civil service law be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Neuhauser that the letter from Super Cab Company, Manager Ralph Oxford requesting ten taxicab permits and rental of a cab stand on Dubuque, north- ernmost seas! be received and filed and permits and stall granted After discussion of the request concerning a taxi stall on College, it was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen to instruct the City Manager to report on that meter request and the traffic circulation in the area of Gilbert and College intersection. Motion carried. Page 7 Council Minutes • January 14, 1975 Mayor Czarnecki noted receipt of a letter from Charles McKinney of _General Services Administration grating an extension of 30 days time for consideration of purchasing the Old Iowa City post Office (to January 22, 1975). After some discussion,, Council decided to schedule the item for discussion at the Monday meeting.It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Davidsen to receive and file the letter._ Motion carried. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Neuhauser to adopt ` the Resolution Approving Class B Beer Permit Application for Things, Things, and Things, 130 South Clinton.— Upon roll call Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser, Brandt, Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Metion carried. It was moved by Heuhauser and seconded by Brandt to adopt the Resolution Approving Class C Beer Permit Application for Giant Food Store k6, 2527 Muscatine Ave. Upon roll call deProsse, Neuhauser, Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen voted 'aye'. Motion carried, It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Davidsen to adopt the Resolution Approving Class C Beer Permit Application • for Seaton's Cash and Carry, 1331 Muscatine. Upon roll call Neuhauser, Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse voted 'aye'. ,\lotion carried: It was moved by Davidsen and seconded by Neuhauser to adopt the Resolution Approving Class C Liquor Sunday Sales Application for Atadu, Inc. dba/Mama Machacek's,-5 South Dubuque. __Upon roll call Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse,.Neuhauser voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Davidsen that the disbursements in the amount of $1,122,290.88 be approved subject to audit. Motion carried. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen that the Resolution Authorizing Execution of Reservation of Rights Agree- ment with llawkeyc Security Insurance Company be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse Brandt voted 'aye', Neuhauser abstained. Motion carried. °1 Page , 2, thereva sgow` di thru '31 Ie e:_ Des,-Lgn z...',the% conclusions Pfl_..Cquncil.con keeping',the widthofstre ts a : Me .sideof the .:street, amen Width -of -cul-de-sac- prohibiting . ,par,, .' o k.M. , -'and,need'-to. clarify wqrding,� con .�_ sidewalks at.the -intersections.- City that the Staff re-- - write', these.: con, clus and advise a s -to what I formal actiows no1objpctionsfrom the Mayoror-Counc Mayor Czarnecki noted -that sa.Lar Manager, theCi ty Attorney and the Ci and a Resolution would bene-eded:-f or' on'January 2,'197S. He also; poin ted out that: the fql I an I d Commissi, 0 n had. - b cen d 3'. s c u's . s ed at rec ommended appointment-.of-thellljqllov Adjustment, appointment ofBetty-Par} _u J s :aTid:Jei Board =of -Appeals; �Fritz_. 01 1. 1 112/31/78i B6ard of Bxaminers_Ojz,-.r_IUML Auman 'Re al -Ba I rry,Matsumoto and -Rick,Price*v A_erm, )r,--teyq_ expiringJ Atkins!'.for.terms 099 * ;B 11 1 Mas - C dm I mission,,Tom I i I r - i I n i g 1/1/ 178- Tar -1- � .. � 9 - lmorous yo,.l.cin .0ment P&n, o letw0 . - most , .significan to intra -governmental;:. I - , the City having 1 .long naiC.d6Prosse expressed ind stated her-, impre.sl.s ki-t l�,e-p,'d n�%,-'reseTii�,-�'cbiliI s s e i , c ei-a sl .. a.. Coun'ci: - 1 97S..-. �c6uncilman I Thite vers -to-'su :-. cvn P.iidltU 1'' 6 Ahite . to:dc the Zoning l Code ;by a .- g' Motion4.. a e, `. and seconde ,11'de.Prosse,y by -White to .s'. for;,_:thef Ci s.e-tiVhite; -C to tion-.' C.arx 11 by ,White to the City.af d; the:, EUneric ployees,:Loc deP,rosse '0 d Finance_i iad also :app• :hat negotiat to -,be congt N s Couric' Decem, allows`.for for -`member': ttees,l.; It ,was; `a ieProsse to -.ac r,ic Center Paz ill' Czarnecki; 'idsen absent.: DV wnite.-Tnaz LIIC__; 1[t;ZULU.lvaa Personnel-Pules'and Regulations minu Organ zational Meeting on Janua`ry:2 ' It. was moved by deProsse ,and se. the `Resolution Approving._Contract:an -`for he 1974 -;Sidewalk Assessment Pro ."„ - _Czarnecki, deProsse, White voted"!ay absent: Motion" carried.' It: was moved by White. and secon the Resolution Accepting the Work.on Facil1ty:done by Metro Pavers Upon deProsse, White-voted!,aye', Brandt` carried , It was -moved -by deProsse and se the Resolution Establishing a Loadin First'Church,of_Christian Scientists Upon roll call deProsse,='White,=Czai and'Davidsenabsent. Motion carried It.was-%moved by deProsse and s.e 'the Resolution Prohibiting Parking,c Ave.;,for— a?Distance ofApproximately = Upon roll call "deProsse; White,.yCzai and Davidsen absent. Motlon'carri*, It was_moved.by White, and secor - =_to defer the`; Resolution :'Accepting St Prospect, Part 1B for one week':;, Mot Mayor Czarnecki announced ;that Commission would ;be -filled at the J It was moved by deProsse and, se I ter :from Mary,Neuhauser, 914 Hig} • resignation -from the Rlverfront Comr s'be received and filed.. _Motion carr: The Mayor explained: -that- in Coi -and Commissi'ona,:;they aro looking Lc members , and`; Council appreciated thi cants: `a ieProsse to -.ac r,ic Center Paz ill' Czarnecki; 'idsen absent.: be rece -that in nrPalnb It vea ano thea. mouoj council Is'.appointment: Ing -;for a ;balance>.witl appreciated the interi was "moved by deProsse Ls' Committee; on'_C tarried; The;Mayc io Boards and::_i Come and 's :hat by `dePross-e that'thi ve a regrding parking F ' nnrroA tn,�.. thP' Cltv'` Ltter_ at - :city Luer or Ps I1 U re, be rece -that in nrPalnb It vea ano thea. mouoj council Is'.appointment: Ing -;for a ;balance>.witl appreciated the interi was "moved by deProsse Ls' Committee; on'_C tarried; The;Mayc io Boards and::_i Come and 's :hat by `dePross-e that'thi ve a regrding parking F ' nnrroA tn,�.. thP' Cltv'` Ltter_ at - :city Luer or JANUARY 2, 1975' L_ T tv City Council metfoc an Page 2 r L J il'.Y7-•n.w 7 z ::-JNFOW,kDISCUSSION DECEMBER 30 197 .4:bo PA The,io-, IowaC,.ty,city' c cile ,.inj..nf ;, me-e 74-a 00,c,:f n the day of December at thee-Civi . Xr .0. Conference,ROOP 1uLn present :Brandt,czarneck1 e rosse-whi lso,presentPugNeu aaseinoj Davidsen-..Nep graft, Hayek,Stolfus; presiding. 6cki: - In- discussion � -of ,The Mayor announced standards,-. 2) tx6dutiV6 c;66si -on for--, appol-T d:iscussxO dn3)*d..setting,upof Boards ind;Commjssionan.s " ,, City; -clerk salaries tneetings. Public Wor s irec t:)r --Dick ..Plasti r S dpVt a ar s onew ,iI 7,on the Desl S 28' e streets. his recommen a ;for -Mi sJe 0-t e,s reet';w-h. • of parking,qn.one . parking lanes of-movntraffican parking an d nf6rc discusse p 2 counci rom�� no -parking f cul-�-de--7sacsf extending fc design 'standards -H t,3-01 -and , d,es: piolhib the 2 V vii( A dd�-on e They. agreed and-;.b3.cyc.Le,s in ttie xis and �4__subdjjrisio..ns, Par' for -:off-street spaces to� ;be provided ,- front yard line. t6 A the need .., - d� I . . I., D Mayor czarnecki note . commxinityz� ej Budget, 2), ly- issues. ue ing �.Reven -irehe nsive pl"_ and 3) Comprehensive garbage,:'.-.,* library -wat.e 'bust s ewer� a Depai as r c ssj6n,�. and led -for , di u . I ; j �U be; ch6dul:ed Will be Berli s6h6du - li 20th ind..27t - h:Yas DeveloP sent '.to Regional; February ;W of bu dget'-d: ggeste Lt Ho u 9 ng -P inning comm ja_4er,_.11 Dennis epoi presented 6omments,A----1 ons, and; d - expljihed,1-' ,, and pir-ohibiti on - :00 - -_:- 40ed n in tin .,beninu, 4i__.fAn.a.l1,ze_(,� -c" roar; i ' ;- 19th,. Athat�l the.'. St ra I n I uary:6th "_an ibly . on janua )Uld::not v-4- Pa tl c: R, - -P ;r at adjourn to;'executive se�b� Attorne Managey r. Cit,=Cc It 4 revenue e-� L -. '-�' budq(ii�ex 0 11,7 - I ted gout ed', for �_ r Vermace Assessors: Stolfus, ssor,: -pre Upon roll;L;aA 3145 CITY CONFERENCE -JANUARY 13, 1 3 30; P.M The Iowa City Conference Boarc January, 1975 at 3:30, P.M. in the;C hear the City Asses Civic%Center-to Councilmembers present ,,Czari deProsse, Neuhauser. Absent Bra. Cline, T. members present: Huston, presen_ Johnson County.Supervisors City Staff memberspressn Belger. Pugh,;'.wollmershauser, Vic Belgez;. siding. Mr. Belger pointed out that -t vacancy in -May on :the Board`of Rev. .real' estate. •Supervisor Burns explained tY fth� was`absent because of the act, assessor. Mr. Belger noted that a ma7o� and a` majority of the. School Boars that; - of ,the Board. .He explained the 'proposed budget*consisted;of Theb 2'1%2 infringe -:;benefits. raised by taxation In answer to tiie.question co he advised that they_.wer surance; the •County.was-paying.the premium for foul _ Blue' Shield, "$2400.00 was _'.It.was moved by the School { the budget` -of the City``Asses,sor' the` City <(Czarnecki) . Upon roll:,( Motion carried. It was moved by..the School_: Cross/., the ?request that the;Blue the`,City (deer full, seconded'by Motion carried all voted aye'. Mr..Belger announced that h hearing on his budget for Februa the contract with Concerning a - pointed out that the- ntract ha swould be;�an open House for one ;c rF �_ r Vermace Assessors: Stolfus, ssor,: -pre Upon roll;L;aA 3145 visions-of,the , o ici ana 61i-n-ton- bleriding est raf f 3'.'c- patterns =in the_Clinton/ 6. cost --"6f .. materlals, 7�' I' I- - Level-;ramp,s P • 1 ti F Jr.iJ• r`f PROJECT GBr.: "i ppi I. e_orecentatli-ve3 of Project GREEN appreciate the op a =Aty to Leet.. , inforcally with City Council to discuss some of their concerns as well as a their nlans, for 1975 and 1.970. Our activity forcommunityinn.-ovement can proceed as proper plans are - prepared. You have heard over the past seven years of our support for pro- ' fosaional desUn consultation for all public improvements that relate to the natural and nan-made environment.. This includes landscape, site and open- . -�t space planning, as well as benches, streetlights, bus shelters, signs, kiosks and o=her urban amenities. You know that we endeavor always to make our j work for community beautification fit in with the orderly develonment of our whole area. Thus, as consideration ofacomprehensive --plan: for Iowa-Cityisnursued, .re-ovld like to offer some recommendations to_be.considered under the.. Civil Design Section. 1. Environmental dosiCn consultants, should be retained by the city. a, to provide continuity in design planning for all public amenities.a hen improvin.- or developing both urban and - a _ i :. residential. areas. b. to provide continuity in design quality in the planning of entrances to the city, parks and open space. C. to provide a system of coordinated signs to be used by city - govornnent agencies and buildi.ngs.- --- - 2. The Deign Revie.r Committee should -be able to ossist with advice and _. counsel as wall as review on matters relating to the design of public - buildings outside the urban renevial area as well as inside. j. The areaopposite the Civic Center, bounded by Gilbert, College, - .Van Buren and Washington Streets, should be designated as a creekside - park, thu_: protecting as an historic open space the area closest to South market on the original Iowa City Plan. -- We realize that it may be some time before these policies can be accepted, but we urge that the Council be mindful-ofthem as decisions relating to cor..mun4.ty development are made in the interim, Page`2 Project GRnai4 . • r For seven Dears vre have corked in conjunction ,�z L1a cit-., to e$taG__3A on Io:ra Avenue, the :1g11Cray 6 3} -Pans, ,:elrose Avenge, II - ,-_ Swan Plaza, and GilbertStreet... For these i ng,^,cape ir..prore:.:en`_ ?zl .,on Creels bank, tile Chauncey _ -tvro years of care for thase Plantings as promised, provided that the city pro-ects vie have, derstandin It was our un ' established. --- to assist their becoaing vroutd provide Maintenance as needed in the years folloviing. hovrever, has not been sufficiently reflected either in: - trent, -- degree coMMensurate with This commi gran to a- o city's Maintenance PrO" have continued to ..the budget..or-1n_t'ra -. In fact, volunteers °- -. Project GStErri. to supplement tha contribution Ha`'C by and the two year commitment to - This has been necessary to ]seep the help with maintenance over and bey able to provide. viaat the city has been weeded and protected. ... roperly Pruned. i trees and shrubs p the city � - We vlishto.Make a Pr°Posal that could help Thus — for 1975 - _ _ - Plantings in _public 000, to be Hatched by the city, to initiate a establish a moreadequate standard Of Maintenance For to offer tS5, y..,�_ s well- as those places. Fre propose t GREF plan.i••oa, program of i.Mpro•re3 Mainterarce Sor Proj,buildings, areas and entrances, US our by the city and related to public Nould engage a Person having It 1<^ our expectation that the city to provide needed to the _City- I _ i ence (1) and oxperi to orticultural raining - - to develoP.a app ropria h assi tantsr This could he1P I'd (2) to trai...a.'i7 _ _ 1. seasonal care rotecting the na�uraL b=auty °f i larger corps of 'cnovrledgeablo caretadcers for P cooperative venture our city. It could afro lead 'co a useful and interesting } vr_tl: ar^a schools. - _ in providin€ an council to j . Thoraforo, rre as!c the City oin us in 1975, renter sum to begin a venture that combines both be -ter landscape i equalor g is of a vocational training prograM. aa.nt ena nc a vrith the possibility the be av i1able to work with es from Project GREET hill this project, including a Represent-. .the scope o. _ii parson designated by the city. to revievr replanting or possible S of Project GR Ell Plantings t° assess specific needs' a su vey in plannino a vocational program. revisions. 'ele can also provide liaison help v and Productively �c lcall.r -,l an more boldly, P"e ,_ for the cit/ to i vtide-� Tt is time tal :Lmprovenents so for proEecting and developing those envirormen adHir°@ and appreciated by our citizens and vi°ytors to the city. Project GREEN Page j ITT 1976 7a3hington Street and College Hill -Park it has been announced that reconstruction of 17ashington Street will beCin his vear._ le understand that CJelton Becket will -supe ryise redesigning, ILII the section of Washington Street extendin.- from the central business district cast. to Dodge Street. 1.7o favor this means of providin._ designcontinuity with -' the urban renewal amenities program. Asindicatedlast fall, we expect to - -I -- pro•:i-le the landscape materials necessary to complete this part. of the plan. -! Put az; Washington Street ascends to Dodge, it becomes related to College Hill Park in a tray that leads us to propose in addition a special project in honor ' of the Bi -Centennial Celebration Year and thus to contribute to Iona City's role as a Bi -Cents ial City.- We propose to provide a'professional landscape plan for the refurbishing and revitalizing of College .sill Park, one which ' will reflect the dreams as well as the needs of the citizens who live near it and use it. We feel that the restoration of this traditional and well -loved Iowa City park will bring new vitality to this diztinguished and long respected older area.. We expect to participate: in a joint _application for funds -poten- tially available in the City Spirit program for. 1975from the National Endow - men" for the Arts. It is our anticipation that HUD funds specifically - indicatod for parks and for the revitalization of older districts of cities could be properly used for carrying out this Bi -Centennial project. ie expect to hors: with the Par;: and Tecreation Commission, the Citizens Steering' Com=ittee, as well as the Planning Staff of the city, in developing the scope of this project. Vle feel that it has the potential not only of celebratinO Iova C-ity's oast achievement but of becoming an inspiration for planning well fol, the future. _.. January 13, 1975 -- 4:00 P.M. (Monday) Budget Discussion - - January 14, 1975 -- 3:30 P.M. (Tuesday) Assessor's Report toCityCouncil, County Supervisors, and School Board January 14, 1975 -- 4:00 P.M. (Tuesday) Discussion of R-14 Amenities Discussion with Project GREEN - - - -. - - Discussion Of Human Relations Coordinator Discussion of High Rise Provisions of 7oning Code _ _.. January 17, 1975 -- 4:00 P.M. (Friday) Council Work Session with Steering Committee January 20, 1975 -- 4:00 P.M. (Monday) - _ -- - - Budget Discussion January 21, 1975 -- 4:00 P.M. (Tuesday) - Discussion of City Street Lighting Policy Discussion of Fence and Shrub Height Requirements - Discussions of Marijuana Ordinance - January 27, 1975 -- 4:00 P.M. (Monday) - - _ Budget Discussion January 28, 1975 -- 4:00 P.M.(Tuesday) '.` DiscussionofFAUS- Discussion of traffic signalization at Park Road & Dubuque - - February Discussion - - Discussion with CATV Committee