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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-03-06 Council minutes0 i MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING • FEBRUARY 20, 1973 The City Council met in regular session on the 20th day of February, 1973 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Members present: Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White. Absent: None. Mayor Brandt presiding. Rev. Robert Welsh, First Presbyterian Church gave the invocation. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to con- sider the amount read to be a full reading and to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 13, 1973, subject to correction. Motion carried. Public Discussion: 1) Janet Trimble, Taft Speedway appeared requesting gravel for their street. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the request be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report at the next meeting. Motion carried. 2) James Bleshoff, Brown Street appeared concerning street storage ordinance regulations and basis on which enforced. City Atty. Honohan reported on the enforcement. After further discussion it was moved by Hicker- son and seconded by Connell that the Ordinance concerning street storage be reviewed by the Council. Motion carried. Mark Larson, Brown Street, appeared concerning street storage also, and policy for ticketing. 3) Atty. Don Hoy, Chmn. Human Relations Commission appeared requesting authorization for the City Manager to obtain staff for research work for the Commission. City Manager Ray Wells advised that an execu- tive session would be needed to discuss this personnel problem, and Mr. Hoy was invited to the meeting. Dorothy Douglass in- quired as to why an executive session was needed and was answered by the Mayor that it was a personnel problem. 4) Urban Renewal counsel John Hayek explained the background of the suit filed against the City, participated in by John Bakas, and suggested a meeting with Mr. Bakas and his attorneys to discuss the questions being asked. It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki that the disbursements in the amount of $327,600.40 be approved, subject to audit. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the minutes of the Airport Commission meeting of 1-18; Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of 2-8-73; Charter Committee meeting of 2-7-73 be received and filed. Motion carried. • -• • -2- COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 20, 1973 It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the Resolution of Approval of Class C Beer & Liquor Control License application for Magoo's Limited, 206 N. Linn St., be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution of Approval of Class B Beer Permit Application for Edna Eldeen dba/Hilltop Tavern, 1100 N. Dodge Street, be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Ilickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Director of Public Works Ralph Speer commented on the reasons why Foster Road had not been paved. Questions were raised concerning the E/W Trunk Sewer Project and if the pav- ing for Foster Road & Taft Speedway was in the 173 Paving. As it was not included in the 173 Paving Project, it was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter from Norwood C. Louis requesting paving of Foster Road and the letter from property owners adjacent to Foster Road request- ing paving of Foster Road be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report back to the Council. Motion carried. Attorney Honohan apologized fo prompt attention would be given to t requested by Atty. Phil Leff acting on property owned by David Braverman erson and seconded by White that the and referred to the City Manager and Motion carried. the delay and promised e condemnation proceedings or Frantz Construction Co. It was moved by Hick - letter be received, filed, City Attorney for action. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the rules be suspended and the 3rd reading of the Ordinance Estab- lishing and Describing Voting Precincts #4 and #7, and Amend- ing Ordinance 72-2623 be given by title only. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye', 3rd reading given. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the Ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by white and seconded by Connell that the rules be suspended and the 1st reading of the Ordinance Estab- lishing Method of Zoning Classification of Lands annexed to the City be given by title only. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye', 1st read- ing given. • -3- COUNCIL MINUTES • FEBRUARY 20, 1973 It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution Disposing of Alley Between Holt Ave. & Templin Road, Black's Park Addn. to adjacent property owners, be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Ralph Speer Public Works Dir. reported on the bids re- ceived for the two cargo van trucks for the Water Division of Public Works. Kennedy Auto had withdrawn their bid and it was the Staff recommendation that the bid be awarded to Wine- brenner-Dreusicke of Iowa City, $5,001.80. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution Awarding Bid to Winebrenner-Dreusicke, $5,001.80, as recommended by the Staff be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, white and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. City Attorney Honohan reported on the request for use of landfill by Keokuk County before signing of the contract, rates to be determined later and tonnage estimated by the Staff; as recommented by the Staff. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki to authorize the Staff to enter into aqreement with the County for Sanitary Landfill operation as outlined. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt announced that this was the time set for public hearing on Plans, Spec. and Form of Contract for Wm. White Blvd. Storm Sewer Project. Elliott Frank, 1615 Wilson Avenue appeared. There being no other interested persons present, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution Approving Plans, Spec. & Form of Contract for Wm. White Blvd. Storm Sewer Project be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt announced that this was the time set for public hearing on Plans, Spec. & Form of Contract for 1973 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project #1. There being no inter- ested persons present to speak for or against the Project, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki that the Resolution Approving Plans, Spec. & Form of Contract be adopted. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Councilman Czarnecki requested discussion of the status of the Environmental Quality Commission proposal for recycling at an informal meeting. He also questioned what Council action U 0 • -4- COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 20, 1973 E or discussion should now be taken on Highway 518. The Council concurred that as transcripts and correspondence from the pub- lic hearing would be distributed to each Councilman for study, that it should be put on next Tuesday's agenda. Mayor Brandt stated that as Urban Renewal was out of the discussion stages now, and that the concept of a 'general development' was acceptable to the Council, there were three elements in the remaking of a city, the city administration and staff, the developer and the support of the local community. Ile asked for the support of the community, requesting that the citizens be patient and understanding until the goal is accomplished. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Council adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Human Rela- tions Commission request for legal counsel and for Staff for research and for discussion of fair market value for Urban Renewal parcels 84/8, 84/6 and 84/11. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Executive session was held. Council then reconvened in regular session with all Councilmen present. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the City Manager and Staff be authorized to seek necessary research assistants thru the Law College for the Human Relations Commission study. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the Human Relations Commission retain independent legal counsel for the Rabenold suit against the City. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Establishing Fair Market Value for parcels 84/6 and 84/11, Urban Renewal Project Iowa R-14, be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. E 7 0 i • MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 1973 The Iowa City Council met in regular session on the 27th day of February, 1973 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Members present: Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White. Absent: None. Mayor Brandt presided. The invocation was given by Rev. Heininger, minister of the Congregational Church. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the minutes of the CATV Committee meetings of 1-29; 2-5 and 2-12-73; Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of 2-22-73; Library Board meeting of 1-30-73 and RegionAl Planning Commission meetings of 1-17 and 1-31-73 be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the petition from residents of Sycamore Street opposing removal of parking on Sycamore Street be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the letter from William Tucker requesting three readings of ordin- ance rezoning property for Capitol Oil Co. and Capitol Propane Gas Co., Inc. be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the letter from Mr. & Mrs. James F. Jakobsen, 1204 E. Washington St. concerning the proposed noise ordinance be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Ed Thomas, Head Resident at Hillcrest Dorm. con- cerning recent visit by the Mayor be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from James W. Ward, Johnson Co. Ambulance Service Director regarding procedure for ambulance service during a major disaster be received, filed and referred to the City Manager and Director of Public Works. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the letter from Jim Ryan, Protective Assoc. for Tenants, requesting meeting to discuss proposed tenant -landlord ordinance be received and filed. Motion carried. 0 -2 - COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 27, 1973 • It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Senator Clark requesting assistance in gather- ing information as to the effect of recent impoundments of federal funds be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for appropriate response. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the letter from Nancy Seiberling and Jim Maynard co-chairmen Project Green concernincf 1973 plans and programs be received and filed. Motion carried. Mrs. Seiberling discussed the project. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the rules be suspended and the 2nd reading of the Ordinance Establishing Method of Zoning Classification of Lands Annexed to the City be given by title only. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried and 2nd reading given. John Hayek, Urban Renewal counsel,reported on the favorable ruling, dismissing the suit filed by Mann, Bakas, Nall Motor and Brown, by the Federal District Court in Davenport, which allows the City to proceed with land acquisition in the �;,,;,c.� Urban Renewal Project, This included the claim concerning L-,% 1t + the Me -Too Building allegedly being an uneconomic remnant. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Approving Contracts & Bonds for Street Tree Planting Project,Green Thumb Nursery, Cedar Rapids -$2512.50; Pleasant Valley, Iowa City -$11§26.25; Chris Peterson, Iowa City -$1987.50 be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, and Brandt voted 'aye', White abstained. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution Approving Contract & Bond for Street Tree Trimming Project,American Way,Bettendorf, Iowa -$5318.08 be adopted.' Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. The City Attorney explained the proposed contract with Midwest Wrecker and Crane for use of the old Iowa City Land- fill site for an auto crushing operation, listing a few minor changes. He recommended a charge of $25.00 per month for two acres because of the many services Midwest will perform for the City. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the Resolution Approving the Contract with Midwest Wrecker and Crane be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye', White voted 'nay'. Motion carried 4/1. • -3 COUNCIL MINUTES • FEBRUARY 27, 1973 Dennis Kraft Director of Community Development made a presentation on Braverman West Planned Area Development, preliminary plan, as approved by PIZ. After discussion by the Council it was moved by Connell and seconded by Hick- erson that the Resolution Approving Preliminary Plan for Braverman West Planned Area Development, approved by P&Z, be adopted. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution Accepting the Work on Sanitary Landfill Exca- vation Project, Estle DeLong Inc. of Fairfield, Iowa, be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. °Motion carried. Public Works Dir. Speer & City Atty. Honohan reported on the 1973 Sidewalk Project. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution Designating Engineer be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the Preliminary Resolution for Construc- tion of Sidewalks be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution Fixing Value of Lots be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Accepting Preliminary Assessment Plat & Schedule be adopted. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution Setting Public Hearing on Resolution of Necessity for March 27, 1973 at 4:00 P.M. be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Establishing a Loading Zone for Nelson Develop- ment School at 614 Clark Street and Pizza Palace at 302 E. Bloomington Street be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Czar- necki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution Making Award of Contract for 1973 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project #1 , as recommended by the Staff, to Gjellefald Constructors, Inc. of Forest City, Iowa - $20,296.65 be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. 0 A -4- COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 27, 1973 It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the Resolution Making Award of Contract for Wm. White Blvd. Storm Sewer Project, as recommended by the Staff, to Sulz- berger Excavating Company, Muscatine, Iowa - $9,843.75 be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt announced that this was the time set for the public hearing on Disposal of Portion of Burlington Street. There being no interested persons present to speak for or against the disposal, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Resolu- tion be adopted. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czar- necki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt announced that this was the time set for the public hearing on Proposed Amendment to Zoning Code, 8.10. 16C., concerning bulk storage of oils, petroleum and similar inflammable liquids and chemicals. Community Development Director Kraft reported on the amendment needed to conform with National Fire Protection Standards. There being no other interested persons present to speak for or against the pro- posed amendment, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The Mayor announced that this was the time set for public hearing on the rezoning of 3 acres in BDI Industrial Park requested by Capitol Propane Gas Co. Steve Strauss, petitioner, appeared, explaining the reason for the rezoning, and that as it was now three acres, the amendment of the Ordinance now being considered was not tied to his request. After discussion, it was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the rules be suspended and the first and second readings of the Ordinance Rezoning Capitol Propane Gas Co. property from Ml to M2 Zone,be given by title only. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye' first and second readings given. The Mayor then declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Brandt announced that this was the time set for public hearing on the rezoning of Courtcrest Inc. property on Muscatine Avenue, formerly St. Mark's Methodist Church, from R1B to R2 zone. Dennis Kraft, Director of Community Development outlined the previous proceedings and recommenda- tion for denial of rezoning by Planning 5 Zoning. Atty. Phil Leff for the petitioner, appeared noting the restrictive covenant, approval by neighborhood, and allowance for buffer zone. He requested the special use catagory be investigated. Adjacent property owners, George Dasovich, Dan Glasgow and Rollin Barnes appeared approving the rezoning. Harold Schwab • -5- 0 0 COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 27, 1973 • representative for the Loyal Order of the Moose, the proposed purchasers, appeared explaining their position and requested rezoning. Mr. Kraft reported on Conditional Uses or Special Uses with standards considering traffic, parking, surrounding area and screening to be used for possibly Country Clubs, Churches, Clubs, Daycare Centers, Private Schools, Fraternities, Hospitals, Clinics, Nursing Homes, Service Stations, Car Wash or Branch Banks. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the City Attorney and the City Manager be instructed to investigate the possibilities of special use permits in our zoning ordinance. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared the hearing closed. Gene Chubb, Director of Parks and Recreation discussed replacement of a City Park shelter house with a prefabricated model similar to shelter constructed in 1971. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the City Manager be authorized to replace Park Shelter #1 at City Park. Motion carried. The Mayor declared a five minute recess. The meeting then reconvened. City Manager Ray Wells presented the staff comment pre- pared for the State Highway Commission on the Environmental Impact Statement for Highway 518. He read and commented on each of 13 points listed, and recommended forwarding the statement to the Highway Commission. Further Council dis- cussion included the following topics: Indian Lookout; 518/ 218 Interchange; Minneapolis to St. Louis route; significance of regional hospital here; role for Mormon Trek Blvd; impact of I-80. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Staff recommendations be adopted as the City's re- quested comment on the Environmental Impact Statement, and that they be forwarded to the Highway Commission. Motion carried 4/1, White voting 'nay'. Councilman Czarnecki advised he would send his personal comment to the Highway Commission also. The Mayor advised that the other Councilmen could do the same. John Laitner appeared commenting on his interpre- tation of the inadequacy of the Impact Statement. Councilman Hickerson questioned if arrangements had been made for Council representation at the Legislative Committee meeting for the League of Municipalities on Wednesday. The Mayor noted that Councilman Czarnecki had agreed to attend. Councilman Czarnecki requested a report from another lawyer concerning legality of the Protective Association of Tenants Ordinance. City Attorney Jay Honohan advised that Jay Oehler of 0 11 • 0 COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 27, 1973 the Bar Association had been in the audience and was to volunteer their services but due to length of the meeting had to leave. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by White that the question of the legality of the Landlord - Tenant Ordinance had been referred to the Johnson County Bar Association for review and comment. Motion carried. The Mayor stated that the City Attorney and Asst. City Attorney would still make their report. The Mayor discussed the Council policy concerning permits for use of the Clinton Street Mall as being under the juris- diction of the City Manager. The Attorney said he would check to see if the existing Ordinance would suffice. The City Mgr. advised that the City does have control over signage. Mayor Brandt reported on his concern over the condition of the Rock Island railroad crossings in Iowa City and suggested positive action by the City. Attorney Jay Honohan advised that the trial was scheduled for April 27th and stated that the City was not satisfied with Rock island's type of construction work, citing the permanence record for Crandic railroad cross- ing work built to Highway Commission standards. He commented that the Staff was so frustrated with the past experience with the railroad that they were ready to asphalt over the spur crossing on Gilbert -Maiden Lane, putting up signs so the railroad can't cross there. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Brandt to authorize the Staff to take the action necessary to correct the condition of the railroad crossings. Motion carried 4/1, White opposed. Councilman White proposed that this was an example where the local government needed to change its policy and the City should repair the crossings. Mr. Speer commented that each crossing would cost $4,000-5,000 to rebuild and the City department was not equipped or know- ledgeable for this. City Manager Ray Wells commented that he felt obliged to comment on Mr. Laitner's evaluation of the Staff comment on the Impact Statement, and asked for the privilege of responding to such criticism in the future. City Attorney Jay Honohan requested discussion concerning the purchase of the Kelley Cleaners property at the executive session. Director of Parks and Recreation Gene Chubb reported on the bids received for the repair of the Recreation Center Roof and recommended the bid of Cedar Rapids Roofing at $19,228. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution • • • -7 COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 27, 1973 Awarding the Contract to Cedar Rapids Roofing, be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson to adjourn to executive session to discuss the fair market value of 4 parcels in Urban Renewal Project R-14 and to discuss the purchase of the Kelley Cleaners property. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Executive session was held. The meeting then reconvened in regular session. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to adopt the Resolution Setting Fair Market Value for Parcels 93/7 Stimmel; 93/11 Whiting; 93/2 Whiting and 93/14 Harden in Urban Renewal Project R-14. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. City Manager Ray Wells requested authorization to finalize negotiations for office space for the Urban Renewal Depart- ment at the old Davis Hotel building. It was moved by Hick- erson and seconded by Connell to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Negotiation of a Lease with Washington Park Inc. for the Davis Hotel. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Mr. Wells stated that the plans for remodeling the Civic Center would be a topic for discussion next Tuesday noon. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. Tne Iowa City Council met in informal session at 12:30 P.M. on Tuesday March 6, 1973 in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Councilmen present were: Brandt, Connell, Hickerson, White. Absent:. Czarnecki, Others present: Wells, Honohan, Klaus, Pugh, Kraft, Bonnett,, Speer, Stolfus, Palmer. City Manager Ray Wells presented Bill Nowysz.of William Nowysz and Assoc., Architects, Iowa City, who presented the lay -out and discussed the reasons for the remodeling of the lobby and east portion of the Civic Center. He mentioned 1) no, private work space, 2) too much visual contact, 3) high noise levels, 4) problem with air return, 5) no adequate sun control, 6) confusing public access and 7) mixing of unrelated departments.He recommended lowering the ceilings, new air distribution and re -use of present light fixtures. The City Manager proposed moving the upper gate for security reasons, and stated ,that .the lay -out presented was the most logical use of the space. He mentioned the possibility of moving the 'Public Safety Department to an other building and converting that space for the Public Works :Department. He requested direction from'the Council on whether to, proceed • with the plans. Council then discussed the timing, one area to be done at a time, probably ninety days; the cost';; estimated from $100,000 to 150,000; office spaces in,lobby; conflicts in.meeting areas;' construction of"ceiling-windows; prefabrication, phasing hours of construction;, improved signage. There was no'objection 'to proceeding with the working drawings for the remodeling. Urban Renewal Director Jack Klaus reported on the letter from Guy J. Birch, HUD Area Office, concerning., the status of the R-18 Urban Renewal project'in'light of several recent. policy revisions, listing l) recertification of the Workable Program, by. Plumbing Code Ord,' deficiency' correction. 2) re- quirements for housing in urban renewal areas, 3)„cut back in funds from '$21124,802 to original $1,046,000. He offered four alternatives: 1) drop R-18 program altogether,. 2) stand our ground, 3) drop it as an Urban Renewal Project, or 4) use special revenue sharing in the future. City Manager Ray Wells discussed R-14 credits, traffic study recommendations for Court -Melrose Bridge and Ralston Creek problems., Mr. Klaus then reported on the second 'letter from Mr'. Birch concerning the proposed' parking facility in R-14 that the local share wasn't being carried out, because it is not being built. He stated that the $1,400,000 committed to R-18 should stay in this community, and if we do not do R-18, that reservation of funds should be applied to the R-14 program as we will need an amenda- tory loan/grant mainly for project improvements. 'ri