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_April 22, 1975
During -tile discussion of -the -Ralston Creek Coordinating
Committeeandthe five -point policy, the;_question'of the
legality of the meetings was raised and whether the action
taken:at the February- 18th meeting to officially designate
the: Ralson- Creek Committee was proper. The City Attorney
noted that it was not proper, but advised three alternatives
that the Committee would have, 1) to continue as a private
citizen group, 2) to ask Council to establish a Ralston Creek
Committee or Commission, the Mayor and Council appointing members
who wouldfollowpolicies as set up"for 'Boards and Commissions,
and '3)`establish the Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee, -__and
appoint the present members as -official members. This: could
be accomplished by a Resolution or an Ordinance. The City
Managersuggested that to resolve the problem, the Council
could pass a simple motion stating that the intent of the
Council'sprevious action on February 18th was not to recognize
this Committee as an official.Board._or:Commission_of,the
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City of Iowa City. Issues discussed_ were alternatives,
recognition of appointment, one difference being the reference
to hiring of a consultant; continuity of the Committee; the
City_ Attorney's statement thatCouncilcannot delegate authority
to a citizens' committee. Ken and Roxanne Haldeman were
present for discussion. It was moved by Brandt and seconded;
by Neuhauser that Councilwoman deProsse be appointed to discuss
the suggestionswiththe Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee;,
-work with the City Attorney and come back with recommendations
for resolving the problem. Motion carried.
Councilwoman deProsse suggested an Ordinance .be prepared'
regarding the establishment' of Council salaries.
Councilman Brandt requested that City Attorney Hayek and
City, Manager Berlin bring the Flood Plain Ordinance back to
Council for discussion. It was moved by Brandt and seconded
by Neuhauser that the present -copy of the Flood, Plain "Ordinance
beforwarded to -the Ralston Creek" Coordinating Committee for
report in 60 days to Council. Motion carried. Mr. Berlin
noted theFederalGovernment is in the process of delineating
the Flood 'Plain.
Councilwoman Neuhauser reminded Council of the meeting
of the Joint Law Enforcement Comm.-, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday
at -.the Davis Building. Councilman Brandt noted he would
attend since the -other four members of the Council will 'be -
out of town at that time.
Mayor Czarnecki advised he had received correspondence
from Governor Ray.r.esarding the Rock Island Railroad and a
-letter. from Senator Percy.