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Home My WebLink About1974-10-29 AgendaIOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 29, 1974 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER 410 EAST WASHINGTON C Item No. Item No. Item No. Item No. Item No Item No Item No Item No. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 29, 1974 7:30 P.M. 1 - Meeting to Order Roll Call 2 - Reading of minutes of regular City Council Meeting of October 15, 1974. 3 - Public Discussion. 4 - Receive minutes of Boards and Commissions. a. Minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of October 16, 1974 meeting. b. Riverfront Commission minutes of October 21, 1974 meeting. 5 - Consider recommendation concerning the proposed design standards for Public Works improvements. C-7301. 6 - Consider recommendation to review alternative methods for providing and/or the redesign of certain R-14 Urban Renewal amenities. 7 - Adjourned Public Hearing on the disposition of vacated property. 8 - Public Hearing on the disposition of the North one half of Lot 6 and all of Lot 7 in Block 103. Iowa City. Item No. 9.- Public Hearing and resolutions for the proposed 1974 Sidewalk Assess- ment Program as amended. Item No. 10 - Briefing on 1975 Budget Extension. Item No. 11 - Appointments to the Design Review Committee and the Housing Commission Item No. 12 - Business from the City Council. Item No. 13 - Report on items from the City Manager and City Attorney. Item No. 14 - Consider ordinance to vacate a portion of South Capitol Street between Burlington and Court Str-ets V-7406. (First Reading) Item No. 15 Consider ordinance establishing a speed limit on First Avenue between the Rock Island.Railroad tracks and Highway #6 By -Pass. (Second Reading) Item No. 16 - Consider ordinance to amend the Zoning Code - Sign Regulations. Z-7411. (Third Reading) Item No. 17 - Consider ordinance to vacate alley in Block 64, East Iowa City Addition. V -7403A. (Third Reading) Item No. 18 - Consider ordinal to vacate alley in Block 83, ding); r 'y East Iowa City Addition. Item No. 19 - Consider ordinance to vacate alley in Block 84 East Iowa Cit Add't' i i V-7405. (Third Reading) J on Item No. 20 - Consider ordinance to rezone "old" Elks Country Club. Z-7415. (First Reading) Item No. 21 - Consider resolution approving a sanitary landfill agreement with the Iowa State Highway Commission. Item No. 22 - Report on traffic signalization warrant studies at various intersections in the City of Iowa City. Item No. 23 - Consider resolution accepting street improvements in Bel Air Addition, Part V. Item No. 24 - Consider resolution awarding contract for the 1974 Slabjacking Program. Item No. 25 - Consider resolution approving preliminary plat of Washington Park Addition, Part 9. 5-7414. Item No. 26 - Consider resolution extending contract for appraisal services, Iowa Appraisal and Research Corporation, in connection with R-14 Project. Item No. 27 - Consider resolution authorizing execution of contract for Urban Renewal legal services. Item No. 28 - Correspondence to the City Council. a. Letter from Larry Heaton, U. S. Dept of Agriculture, regarding the initial field review of the Johnson County soil survey. b. Letter from Guy Birch, Housing and Urban Development, regarding Urban Renewal Block Grant Program. c. Letter and petition from Joella Park, 1030 Muscatine, regarding a proposed 25t transit fare. d. Three letters from Nancy Seiberling, Project GREEN, regarding a professional landscape plan, landscape improvement of Washington St., and a program of improved maintenance for Project GREEN. e. Letter from Dick Malcolm, Mall Merchants Association, regarding the intersection of Lower Muscatine and First Avenue. f. Two letters from Robert Josten, League of Iowa Municipalities, regarding Housing Task Force Hearings. g. Letter from Ilene Greenwood, 4C Organization, regarding the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and provisions for child care facilities. h. regarding the s r i. Letter from John.J. Gunther, Executive Director, U. S. Conference of Mayors, regarding federal operating subsidies for mass transit, community development funds, and public employment program. J. Letter from the American Foundation for the Science of Creative Intelligence, regarding seminars to be held the week of November 10 - 16. k. Letter from Dick Malcolm, Mall Merchants Association, requesting "an additional six month grace period for the new sign ordinance." 1. Letter from Jay H. Honohan regarding the Gordon Russell Rezoning Application. m. Letter from Henry Linder, Project Area Committee, regarding the Urban Renewal preliminary design concept. n. Letter from William E. Fischer, 2650 S. Riverside Drive, regarding the Gordon Russell rezoning request. o. Letter from Mary Hellin, 28 N. Westminster St., regarding a north- east neighborhood park. p. Letter from Buy Birch, Area Director, HUD, regarding the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. q. Letter from Steven C. Flesher, Iowa Civil Defense Division, regarding Iowa City's Federal Disaster Assistance application. r. Letter from Scott Feldbust, 22 Mt. Vernon Drive, regarding a north- east neighborhood park. Item No. 29 - Issuance of permits. a. Consider resolution approving Class C Beer and Liquor Permit application for Bart's Place, 826 S. Clinton. b. Consider resolution approving Class C Beer Permit application for Green Cross, 118 E. Washington. Item No. 30 - Approval of bills. Item No. 31 - Public Discussion. Item No. 32 - Adjournment. OCTOBER 29, 1974 7:30 P.M. Item No. 1 - MEETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL - A) Item No. 2 - READING OF MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL 1974. tc, �c MEETI G..OF OCTOBER 15, c{�c�/ LTJ SUb� wf.i ,o. -{ (�G,'r< ) A! )a�P . Item No. 3 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION. - Item No. 4 - RECEIVE MINUTES OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. a. Minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of October 16, 1974, meeting. b. Riverfront Commission minutes of October 21, 1974, meeting. C- P'l- Action: U • .fs� 9 _,L TK t ��.;;; •,> t _ ,its: =� r ` 1 ( f r • 1 !1 lir_C_1 T �. __. ._ .. ... __ -- :,11n _i >_.�=.��1 ,_.�7i_'--'--_e1 gip..-_-. L'-r)� _ _i a '�� _.._ �''i _.1 � f -� -'" .- �-.,f_� �• __ __` n . 1_.. i �; F J 'x I j o Q -y....— Pw,:w.+�. O.�LAL C�.^Q.L.Z '-ice W_4,•�1 - ,� L L.t -..- R�TiGt(�[-(� y- , �.r.--G.[-J.tIF[—��•�T.ti-K.i-u�=i.fid- Q' w.L- (.tie. ---.,G; <•.�„L , - �L1�LJ��G! (2/ tzl CL�--sLC-�..L`(iv G.GI-�'�-I--.i—•-� G�O"N.•�Lc--�-� �f..t...��•.._iF l�I—>-+-f}L�tt��a-Ls..��`+..-. ,-LC (/,/t f°.,Zl- ifs- i O - - ---/-... J 'x I j o Q -y....— Pw,:w.+�. O.�LAL C�.^Q.L.Z '-ice W_4,•�1 - ,� L L.t -..- R�TiGt(�[-(� y- , �.r.--G.[-J.tIF[—��•�T.ti-K.i-u�=i.fid- Q' w.L- (.tie. ---.,G; <•.�„L , - �L1�LJ��G! (2/ tzl CL�--sLC-�..L`(iv G.GI-�'�-I--.i—•-� G�O"N.•�Lc--�-� �f..t...��•.._iF l�I—>-+-f}L�tt��a-Ls..��`+..-. ,-LC (/,/t f°.,Zl- ifs- i O - - ---/-... Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission on October 16, 1974, recommended by a 4-1 vote approval of the Proposed Standards for Public Works Improvements with the exception of Section I-2.4 thereof. The Commission reaffirmed its original recommendation concerning the Parking and Side Yard Study of two off-street parking spaces for each single family dwelling and no parking allowed in the front yard or in 50% of the side yard. Action: oc t Item No. 6 - CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO REVIEW ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR PROVIDING AND/OR THE REDESIGN OF CERTAIN R-14 URBAN RENEWAL AMENITIES. Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission on October 16, 1974, adopted by a 5-0 vote approval of the following resolution: Whereas the R-14 Urban Renewal amenities are an important part of the overall redevelopment of the downtown area contributing to either the ultimate success or failure thereof, ® Be it resolved that the Planning and Zoning Commission hereby recommends further consideration be given to alternative methods for providing and/or the redesign of the following amenities; 1. Provision for adequate bus lanes and loading and unloading areas more practically including the intersection of Washington and Clinton Streets. 2. Traffic circulation in general and including: a. Redesign of the entrance and exit to the proposed parking ramp facility with provisions for adequate stacking space. b. Decrease in the number of vehicular conflicts on Burlington Street partially impaired by the proposed parking ramp facility. C. Appropriate access for fire fighting equipment. 3. The need for convenience parking and/or parking lanes for elderly and handicapped people possibly on Clinton Street at the present intersection of College Street. 4. The adequacy of pedestrian and bicycle paths on Clinton Street. 5. Closing Dubuque Street north of Washington Street. 6. Providing parking space on Washington Street between Clinton and Linn Streets in lieu.of narrowing existing sidewalk widths. ® 7. Additional consideration be given to loading and unloading and the delivery of goods.� Action: 1,t)A/jn,_ UPc.lePr Ale ,FeaN •� l e � 2i ..-- t a ��r , t� T4;- S 1;-ci i � 7 r t p I' ? d^ G _ 1'S: i ry�Ytt•-TcFZ r .�� ± _ fin._ -..._ii u.c. t_' v i r r� I r n f f J /1 ' Cr , r J _ — _. -� +,f•'G i ' � r _!?,_(j, .. r 1 .} ...:.-•yt„�l ��%!- ��.�"i_'�-��,'11_ lLl � �__•` _� � �� ..- _ _ .�...J G'�__:!6 ; %.-. _-;� t� I" i��y, !�.�.� ' �^w`y�i;: is f _ JI t � f ' _ _�. ... _ _ _ i 1. l _ i i e. • � .. �� - ' _ __ _ / ` r r ' t - f 1 - _.T i r ' l y e. A... C' e �7 t ® Item No. 7 - ADJOURNED PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DISPOSITION OF VACATED PROPERTY. • Comment: At its September 10, 1974, meeting the City Council received a request to purchase a parcel of vacated land, the west half of an alley near the intersection of Lafayette St. and Maiden Lane. This public hearing is the next step in the disposition process. It is requested that this public hearing be adjourned for another week pending legal review of the property. Action: Kid - J1160 5 Item No. 8 - PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DISPOSITION OF THE NORTH ONE HALF OF LOT 6 AND ALL OF IAT 7 IN BLOCK 103. IOWA CITY. 1�/ll. Comment:N The public hearing on disposal of this property to Old Capitol Associates is to facilitate their bid on the Elderly Housing Project. The resolution authorizing sale of the property does so contingent on acceptance of Old Capitol Associates' Elderly Hous- ing bid. I / Action: /�e-5 it t+ S IAAep�t hem - l`�Pf`a-� T Item No a 76 x/7.32 — 9 - PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTIONS FOR THE PROPOSED 1974 SIDEWALK ASSESS- MENT PROGRAM AS AMENDED. 0 Comment: Action: A. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE 1974 SIDE- WALK PROGRAM. Xi J?cS.44le-A/DlN6 CONSIDER RESOLUTION OF -NECESSITY. 0R01XAA1e& o vGRApFs -411 3 2eadlµys B. CONSIDER RESOLUTION DIRECTING ENGINEER TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECI- FICATIONS AND CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. C. CONSIDER RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS AND SPECIFI- CATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR NOVEMBER 1A, 1974, AND RECEIVE BIDS ON NOVEMBER 14, 1974, AT 10:00 A.M. 9 2/ The above resolutions are necessary for the 1974 Sidewalk Assessment Program. Under this project sidewalks will be constructed at nine different locations within the City of Iowa City. These locations include Benton,. Dartmouth, First Avenue, Gilbert Court, Governor, Lower Muscatine, Mormon Trek, Park Road, and Washington Street. The City Council has previously viewed the above areas during a bus trip which was conducted during an informal session. The project would involve assessing $66,522.53 to adjacent property owners with the City of Iowa City paying $343.41. •` t Al, F ^} i ...,,.,`+jL�1_�L}"�:/'-._ ' � ` i. ,t (l-•1.�*•%L'+-. 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Item No. 13 - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY. C rr _ f V f Vi ♦ f i --�- - _.l4l�r�_, i i_�LC "1t -A C' _ - --- 41 - _ \r �.: r ..C_a\ �1.�-_.P.-_.. ♦ i�7Y1.v�S-''Q-r_�-,,_!!. __``��J..- ��.-.C�'i�-..( -.n �-. 4 �.+.F.n_ .'t-e_�___------ C _ � C.,.�I': \ C.•l._:.-Gd. - C�...._ � _�'. _.CSP i,l : ,.... - - � _ .- _. � -_.-_- .r- get" z6"1z 4 �vv Yl CIL, &CIL Item No. 14 - CONSIDER ORDINANCE TO VACATE A PORTION OF SOUTH CAPITOL STREET BETWEEN BURLINGTON AND COURT STREETS. V-7406. (FIRST READING) Comment: The Planning and Zoning_Commission on September 12, 1974, recommended by a 4-3 vote vacation of the ten feet of South Capitol Street immed- iately south of the Burlington Street right-of-way and vacation of the remaining portion of South Capitol Street between Burlington and Court Streets at such time as property located adjacent to said street is • acquired by the City and an easement is obtained for utility purposes. Y1S s� b T. , [)'d d- r S Action: �.1.) ( `� i w ' `'1 r Item No. 15 - CONSIDER ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SPEED LIMIT ON FIRST AVENUE BETWEEN THE ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD TRACKS AND HIGHWAY #6 BY-PASS. (SECOND READING) Comment: The Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works has completed a speed study on First'Avenue between Highway #6 By -Pass and the Rock Island Railroad tracks. The following factors were taken into consider- ation during the speed study: 1. Road Surface Characteristics, Shoulder Conditions, Grade, Alignment and Sight Distance. 2. The 85th percentile speed and pace. 3. Roadside development and culture as well as roadside friction. 4. Safe speed for curves or hazardous locations within the zone. 5. Parking practices and pedestrian activity. 6. Reported accident experience for a recent 12 month period. The 85th percentile speed measured during the morning off-peak hour was 36.9 miles per hour with the afternoon off-peak hour being 37.0 miles per hour. Eighty-seven percent of the vehicles were within the October 29,t 1974 • Item No. 15 - (CONTINUED) 10 mile per hour pace in the morning and 85% of the vehicles were within the 10 mile per hour pace in the afternoon. The median speed in the morning was 32.7 miles per hour with the afternoon median speed being 33.0 miles per hour. Based on a physical inspection of the site as well as the above data, it is recommended that a speed limit be established on First Avenue of 35 miles per hour between Highway #6 By -Pass and the Rock Island Railroad tracks. It is recommended that the speed limit north of the Rock Island Railroad tracks remain at 25 miles per hour. Deferred from October 22, 1974, meeting. Action: 2 / , I _111- C -e+ 1, V—P .. /1 � (j G� e. , R f i .2 titre 4 To Item No. 16 - CONSIDER ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING CODE - SIGN REGULATIONS. Z-7411. (THIRD READING) 72 r Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission on August 22, 1974, recommended by a 3-1 vote approval of an ordinance amending the sign regulations of the Zoning Code. Major changes include provisions for political cam- paign signs in residential zones, barber poles to project into the public right-of-way, and signs in the windows of buildings in the C and M Zones. Public Hearing was held September 24, 1974. Deferred from October 22, 1974, meeting. Action: �/ r- - T-' Ove (, Item No. 17 - CONSIDER ORDINANCE TO VACATE ALLEY IN BLACK 64, EAST IOWA CITY ADDITION. V -7403A. (THIRD READING) Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission on August 22, 1974, recommended by 72 y a 6-0 vote vacation of the east -west alley in Block 64 of East Iowa City Addition bounded by Dubuque, College, Linn and Burlington Streets. The subject alley vacation is necessary for implementation of the R-14 Urban Renewal Plan. Public Hearing was held October 1, 1974. Deferred from October 22, 1974, meeting. Action: Item No. 18 - CONSIDER ORDINANCE TO VACATE ALLEY IN BLOCK 83, EAST IOWA CITY ADDITION. V-7404. (THIRD.READING) Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission on August 22, 1974, recommended by �I �Q a 6-0 vote vacation of the east -west alley in Block 83 of East Iowa City Addition bounded by Capitol, College, Clinton and Burlington Streets. ./�? -. Gtr--v..-.�,.y,..,.a-•t•�, .- - . G.-r�>✓. /�- Lt n r 10 - ! 1 S a -_ ��--� �.-�� .--- Iia.. �� ." i �-•.-. .,.'"�^ % � �,�.., . � S//� t ifs G `• �• .------- -. �-�tL _'Ft,.�.... R,_tr��._-___rr'G.<'-'�_�._�`.�.�----o��t•,��'t-'�<'t-C�-/_.i(-/�1:.....t-,-.-fF.�..—! C p i a{'.� ��s �,n?...i.� �•, �.. C. / �'i-ri'�.- _� L •J__ a i ',, t� 9 .CC � �.� � `' ._ _._,`i 1. l l - - - - - - - - - - - - ----------------- -- ---------- �41 tv r7 A,�Ltl - eL 1 �4 64)--- The ;subject alley vacation .is necessary for implementation of the R-14 Urban Renewal plan. Public Hearing was held October 1, 1974. Deferred from October 22, 1974, meeting. Action: Item No. 19 - CONSIDER ORDINANCE TO VACATE ALLEY IN BLOCK 84, EAST IOWA CITY ADDITION. 11740 V-7405. (THIRD READING) ` Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission on August 22, 1974, recommended by a 6-0 vote vacation of the east -west alley in Block 84 of East Iowa City Addition bounded by Capitol, Washington, Clinton and College Streets. The subject vacation is necessary for the implementation of the R-14 Urban Renewal plan. Public Hearing was held October 1, 1974. Deferred from October 22, 1974, meeting. Action: ® Item No. 20 - CONSIDER ORDINANCE TO REZONE "OLD" ELKS COUNTRY CLUB. Z-7415. (FIRST READING) Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission on September 12, 1974, recommended by a 7-0 vote approval of an application submitted by Miriam J. Young to rezone the old Elks Country Club property located at the terminus of Taft Speedway from an R1A Zone to an R3 Zone. Before being annexed to the City, the applicant had previous approval from the County to remodel the Country Club building into 18 apartment units. Public Hearing was held October 15, 1974. Deferred from October 22, 1974, meeting/.' ! W Action: 6,4 JLI o d 1 3 �t �, 7-, d . Q R. / C ! r_A_^ U -e -J Item No. 21 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING A SANITARY LANDFILL AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION. Comment: The City of Iowa City has previously negotiated contracts for the use of the Landfill by other governmental agencies. The Iowa State High- way Commission has also requested use of the City Landfill on the same basis as is being made available to other agencies. This resolution will authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a similar agree- ment with the Highway Commission. Deferred from the October 22, 1974, meeting. Action: 0 z/tq , L, ,CI _ / 1 Agenda Page 7 October.29, 1974 • rtem No. 18 - (CONTINUED) The ;subject alley vacation .is necessary for implementation of the R-14 Urban Renewal plan. Public Hearing was held October 1, 1974. Deferred from October 22, 1974, meeting. Action: Item No. 19 - CONSIDER ORDINANCE TO VACATE ALLEY IN BLOCK 84, EAST IOWA CITY ADDITION. 11740 V-7405. (THIRD READING) ` Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission on August 22, 1974, recommended by a 6-0 vote vacation of the east -west alley in Block 84 of East Iowa City Addition bounded by Capitol, Washington, Clinton and College Streets. The subject vacation is necessary for the implementation of the R-14 Urban Renewal plan. Public Hearing was held October 1, 1974. Deferred from October 22, 1974, meeting. Action: ® Item No. 20 - CONSIDER ORDINANCE TO REZONE "OLD" ELKS COUNTRY CLUB. Z-7415. (FIRST READING) Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission on September 12, 1974, recommended by a 7-0 vote approval of an application submitted by Miriam J. Young to rezone the old Elks Country Club property located at the terminus of Taft Speedway from an R1A Zone to an R3 Zone. Before being annexed to the City, the applicant had previous approval from the County to remodel the Country Club building into 18 apartment units. Public Hearing was held October 15, 1974. Deferred from October 22, 1974, meeting/.' ! W Action: 6,4 JLI o d 1 3 �t �, 7-, d . Q R. / C ! r_A_^ U -e -J Item No. 21 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING A SANITARY LANDFILL AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION. Comment: The City of Iowa City has previously negotiated contracts for the use of the Landfill by other governmental agencies. The Iowa State High- way Commission has also requested use of the City Landfill on the same basis as is being made available to other agencies. This resolution will authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a similar agree- ment with the Highway Commission. Deferred from the October 22, 1974, meeting. Action: 0 z/tq , L, ,CI ® Item No. 22- - REPORT ON TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION'WARRANT STUDIES AT VARIOUS IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. 9 0 Comment: The Engineering Division, of the Department of Public works has completed warrant studies of various intersections within the City of Iowa City. The following is a synopsis of these studies. a) First Avenue & Lower Muscatine - A 16 -hour manual count indicates that the minimum traffic volume warrant for traffic signals is met at this intersection. Additionally, the traffic accident experi- ence warrant is just short of meeting the requirements for the installation of traffic signals. It is recommended that traffic signals be installed at this intersection and that a 4 -way stop sign be authorized until such time as the signals are placed in operation. b) Mall Drive and Lower Muscatine - The existing traffic volumes at this intersection fall short of meeting signalization warrants; however, they do continue to meet the four-way stop warrant. It is recommended that the four-way stop signs remain at this inter- section and a new count be taken during the Spring of 1975. c) Highway #6 By -Pass and Sycamore Street - The Iowa State Highway Commission authorized the installation of traffic signals at First Avenue and #6 By -Pass on the condition that a warrant study would be conducted at Sycamore and #6 By -Pass after the traffic situation had stabilized. This intersection continues to meet the minimum traffic volume warrants for traffic signals and it is recommended that the staff be authorized to forward this information to the Iowa State Highway Commission along with an application for a permit to install traffic signals on a permanent basis. d) Highway #6 By -Pass and Fairmeadows Blvd. - This intersection meets the minimum traffic volume warrants for the installation of traffic signals and, in addition, meets the traffic accident warrant. It is recommended that the staff be authorized to forward this infor- mation to the Iowa State Highway Commission along with an applica- tion for a permit to install traffic signals at this location. e) Dodge Street and College Street - The count at this intersection indicates that neither the traffic signal warrant nor the four-way stop warrants are met. The existing signal installation, there- fore, does not meet the warrants as outlined in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, for either traffic volume or collision experience. It is recommended that the staff be authorized to forward these counts to the Iowa State Highway Commission along with an application for a permit to remove existing signals. Addi- tionally, it is -recommended that a resolution be passed authorizing the installation of stop signs on College Street to stop traffic on College before entering Dodge Street. Deferred from October 22, 1974, meeting. Action: - ■ } 1 ��`� ✓�. A� _ �.__ �t... Z.iL..� � . .':.1.��...�� C..�.��.f �^ �. L.t.�_r._ c i"l_-. � t.� �,. J�{, .. ._-i..6_AJ' _—__ Vie c']. t) r • i a, ��rr t _ r .,_ ._G.., -------- 1 =11 •, 1 �_J '//.,`'- LSF t (_.;. .,�� 'L. _j—t•-��.-�c..y,..� ...._ c � r SLY- 1�:�^^' �� _..�.. _ �'�1:� d=.1'.L. /rr ` • -. Ri.-ice : '. ' -- Item No. 24 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE 1974 SLABJACKING PROGRAM. Comment: -This resolution approves the award of bid to Wolf Construction, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa, in the amount of $25,700.00. The project was discussed at the City Council meeting held on October 22, 1974, as Item No. 8. The following is a tabulation of the bidders: Wolf Construction Co., Inc. Iowa City, Iowa $ 25,700.00 The W. G. Jaques Company • Des Moines, Iowa $ 26,825.00 Action: As can be seen, the bid submitted by Wolf Construction, Inc. was the lowest of the two bidders submitting bids on this project. The Engineer's Estimate for this project was approximately $24,000. This bid is approximately 7% above the Engineer's Estimate. Item No. 25 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WASHINGTON PARK ADDITION, PART 9. 5-7414. Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission on September 26, 1974, recommended by a 5-0 vote approval of the Preliminary Plat of Washington Park Addition, Part 9 located west of Green Mountain Drive extended north- erly and east and north of Washington Park Additions, Parts 5 through 8 (Mount Vernon Drive and Princeton Road). Deferred from October 15, 1974, meeting. Action: �1 4 o— c�.� • Item No. 26 — CONSIDER RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONTRACT FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES, IOWA APPRAISAL AND RESEARCH CORPORATION, IN CONNECTION WITH R-14 PROJECT. Agenda }® Action: Item No. 27 4Z 4F3 Comment: Action: 4 This resolution will extend the contract until condemnation of the remaining 17 properties is complete, or 2 years, whichever comes first. Deferred from October 22, 1974, meeting. W 11 h - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR URBAN RENEWAL LEGAL SERVICES. This resolution authorizes the Council's employment of Robert W. Jansen to perform condemnation legal work in conjunction with the R-14 Urban Renewal Project. Item No. 28 - CORRESPONDENCE TO THE CITY COUNCIL. f. Two letters from Robert Josten, League of Iowa Municipalities, regarding Housing.TaskfFor`c/e Hearings. Action: �Nv,� Gll \NO.ft.L.e-aor} r �tit_.ti %•I .,:.� Ii:'-� \., e_ \ 1 �.�a .�--.r .� � ::t a. Letter from Larry Heaton, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, regarding the/ initial field review of thelJohnson County soil survey. • t I Action: / -J -•L �z • rr 0_t4 . b. Letter from Guy Birch, Housing and Urban Development, regarding Urban Renewal Block Grant Program. Action:. C. Letter a ition from �p �� and oella Park, , 1030 Muscatine -ng � a proposed 25C transit fare.'E`� Action: J r ` d. Three letters from Nancy Seiberling, Project GREEN, regarding a professional landscape plan, landscape improvement of Washington St., and a program of improved maintenance for Project GREEN. ps)� t I Action: 1 V( &,-I Yt� �_E� Y,� e.t� : r_ � � •�. _a .� e. Letter from Dick Malcolm, Mall Merchants Association, regarding the intersection of Lower Muscatine and First Avenue. Action: �4. r V a.�L.-J JE 0-11e. f. Two letters from Robert Josten, League of Iowa Municipalities, regarding Housing.TaskfFor`c/e Hearings. Action: �Nv,� Gll \NO.ft.L.e-aor} r �tit_.ti %•I .,:.� Ii:'-� \., e_ \ 1 �.�a .�--.r .� � ::t 40 Agenda. Page 11 October 29, 1974 .r, Item �m No . 28 - (CONTINUED) g. Letter from Ilene Greenwood, 4C Organization, req.arding the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and provisions for {� child care facilities. /t Action Iy11 !lO �j. �7r _# '- Y �� :-'{ % / �l+� L.i- -,1• /Ji1.1 _f ]AL �/ Action: h. Letter from Dorothy Darling, 323 Highland Dr., closing of Madison Street. i. Letter from John J. Gunther, Executive Director, U.S. Conference of Mayors, regarding federal operating subsidies for mass transit, community development funds, and public employment program. Action: , v j. Letter from the American Foundation for the Science of Creative Intelligence, regarding seminars to be held the week of November / `10 - 16. t J J y,�� Action: / /) G-- h- 1. P,! , ! r i 'k. Letter from Dick Malcolm, Mall Merchants Association, requesting „ an additional six month/ grace period for the new sign ordinance". r Action: rZ �)-J�� i2-1'� Action: 1. Letter from Jay H. Honohan regarding the Gordon Russell Rezoning Application. elf_I LIU, M. Action: n. V Letter from Henry Linder, Project Area Committee, Urban Renewal preliminary design concept. regarding the Letter from William E. Fischer, 2650 S. Riverside Dr., regarding the Gordon Russell rezoning request. Action: /,' Action: Action: o. Letter from Mary Bellin, 28 N. Westminster St., regarding a northeast neighborhood park. p. Letter from Guy Birch, Area Director, HUD, regarding the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 J Cv-.-.-,,.--4Zi1 • q, Letter from Steven C. Flesher, Iowa Civil Defense Division, regardi. Iowa City's Federal Fisys ter --Assistance application - Action: r. Letter from Scott Feldbust, 22 Mt. Vernon Dr., regarding a northeast neighborhood park. y�/tom L: , -�c- Action: �+ �T 1.'^/l-iM1 P YSCJ-n � � �+ F-[r-�'Y..._-.L � ' C'•1,. n. ( 1 � 1'`i 71 G''c' w C' Item No. 29 -..IS UANCE OF PERMITS. Action: Action: • Item No. 30 Comment : a. Consider resolution approving Class C Beer and Liquor Permit application for Bart's.Pl/ace, 826 S. Clinton. P54 / �. Da- l a(/ A-. e b. Consider resolution approving Class C Beer Permit application for Green Cross, 118 E. Washington. 4- %CED.c2rQj�//`v CClLOrli 'G'aCSGlif��u� G�'�`cc�`�c-r�c�aUo �/Oq �u�.L' - APPROVAL OF BILLS. } s_ ��, j df c •� c?n .�F , Bills in the amount of $902,947.52 are submitted for approval.