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Home My WebLink About1988-02-09 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES February 9, 1988 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/9/88, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson, Larson, McDonald. Absent: Horowitz, Strait. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Melling, Timmins, Karr, Milkman, Seydel, Franklin, Lundell, Schmadeke, Brachtel. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 88- C-10, Side 2, 28 -End; 88-C14, Side 1, 1 -End and Side 2, 731-707. The Mayor presented appreciation plaques to former Mayor and present Councilmember Bill Ambrisco and former Councilmembers Ernie Zuber and /2'4 Larry Baker. The Mayor proclaimed February 15-19, 1988, as SERTOMA'S FREEDOM WEEK.,/_75__ The Mayor noted the addition to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the following items and recommenda- tions in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 1/26/88, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. - 1/20/88; Housing /7G Comm. - 1/12/88. /7 7 Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Motif, LTD dba Bo -James, 118 E. Washington Street. -17? Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Hy- Z7 V Vee Food Store #1, 501 Hollywood Blvd. Approving a Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store #1, 501 /Po Hollywood Blvd. Approving a Class E Liquor License for Osco Drug, /9/ Inc. dba Osco Drug Store #448, 201 S. Clinton. Approving a Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Drugtown #1, 521-8 z Hollywood Blvd. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Beverly K. /Z,3 Nuechter dba Mike's Tap, 122 Wright Street. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store #3 &-/R `L Drugtown #2, 1201-1221 N. Dodge Street. Approving a Class C Liquor_/P s License for R.T. Grunts Inc. dba R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton Street. RES. / P6 88-20, Bk. 97, p. 20, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc, dba Drugtown #1, 521 /,?7 Hollywood Blvd. Approving a Class E Liquor License for Nash -Finch /FY Company dba Econofoods #473, 1987 Broadway. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store #2, 310 N L� First Avenue. Approving a Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store #2, 310 N. First Avenue. Approv- ing a Class E Liquor License for Walgreen Co., dba Walgreens, 1646_`// Sycamore. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for QuikTrip Corporation tV ti dba QuikTrip #509, 323 E. Burlington. Resolutions: RES. 88-21, Bk. 97 p. 21, APPROVING SUPPLEMENT 34_'- TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 88- 22, Bk. 97, p. 22, ESTABLISHING POLICY FOR MICROFILMING AND DESTRUC-_/ TION OF RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. I Council Activities February 9, 1988 Page 2 Setting Public Hearings: RES. 88-23, Bk. 97, P. 23, SETTING A / PUBLIC HEARING ON 2/23/88, ON THE BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 7/1/88, THROUGH 6/30/89, AND THE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN WHICH INCLUDES THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 1989-1991. Correspondence: Barbara Wagner, whose term on the Historic 19; Preservation Commission will end 3/29/88. Johnson County Emergency- 9 7 Ambulance Service requesting expedited action on the rezoning of 808 South Dubuque. Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding parking % ? 8 prohibition on the west side of Benton Court between Benton Street and the North end of Benton Court. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone Lots 20, 21, 50- 54 Bailey and Beck's Addition and the former Howard Street right-of-way, property on Highway 1 West, formerly owned by the Iowa Department of -LLL Transportation, from RS -8 and P to CI -1 (Iowa City Landscaping Company). No one appeared. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance to rezone Lots 20, 21, 50-54 Bailey and Beck's Addition and the former Howard Street right-of-way, property on Highway 1 West formerly owned by the Iowa"' -00 Department of Transportation, from RS -8 and P to CI -I, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to permit canopies over gas pumps in the required front yard. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone property located at 808 South Dubuque Street from CI -1 to P (Johnson County Ambulance -� o L Service). Dave Cole, Johnson County Ambulance Service, requesting expedited action on the request. Council agreed to release the building permit as soon as possible. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance to rezone property located at 808 South Dubuque Street from CI -I to P, be given ?c 3 first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance to amend portions of the Zoning Ordinance regarding off-street parking require--- O ments, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance to rezone 84.73 acres known as Southwest Estates from ID -RS, Interim Develop- alb" a ment/Single-Family Residential, and RR -1, Rural Residential, to RS -5, Low Density Single -Family Residential, subject to conditions, be given second Council Activities February 9, 1988 Page 3 vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an application for 62 Units Section 8 Existing Housing Units (Vouchers or Certificates) and Requesting Funds. �O �_ No one appeared. Mace Braverman, 503 Melrose Ave., thanked Council and staff for their a help in expediting construction of the NCS office building on Boyrum. Robert Wolf, President of the Iowa City Home Builders Association, 9 outlined previous meetings with Councilmember Courtney, the Board of Supervisors, and City staff re construction of the wastewater facility and potential of a building moratorium being imposed in the city. He urged the Council to move forward on getting all problems solved and the plant operating. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Housing Comm. - two 'V vacancies for three-year terms ending 5/1/91; P&Z Comm. - two vacancies o for five-year terms ending 5/1/93. Council agreed to cancel the meeting of 3/22. These appointments will be made at the 4/5/88 meeting of the City Council. Councilmember Ambrisco noted the acceptance of City Clerk Marian Karr into the Academy for Advanced Education of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. The City Mgr. noted that Council had requested more information re the Hwy. 6 By-pass signalization project. Dan Cummings, Johnson, L � Brickell, Mulcahy & Associates, Inc., outlined the study and the proposed system. Staffinembers Brachtel and Schmadeke present for discussion. Council directed staff to proceed with the system. City Atty. Timmins outlined individual requests from AT&T and the University of Iowa to install utilities in City streets. Council directed 2i3 the City Attorney to pursue a policy charging $100-5500 per year per crossing for AT&T and to develop a form of temporary licensing agreement with the University and bring back to Council. Glenn Boutelle, University Utilities Division, appeared. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to endorse the 1988 Legisla- tive Priorities of the Iowa Public Transit Association, as outlined. The 7/ Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Horowitz, Strait absent. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 88-24, Bk. 97, p. 24, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF IOWA OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 88-25, Bk. 97, p. 25, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AMENDATORY AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO_-� CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC HOUSING. Affirma- Council Activities February 9, 1988 Page 4 tive roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 88-26, Bk. 97, p. 26, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SOLICITATION OF OFFERS AND RECEIPT OF BIDS TO PURCHASE CERTAIN LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT, KNOWN AS PARCEL B, C AND D LOCATED IN THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK AREA OF IOWA CITY. Staff- 7 member Milkman present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 88-27, Bk. 97, p. 27, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO IMPLEMENT REVISED REHABILITA- TION PROGRAMS FOR OWNER -OCCUPIED AND RENTAL PROPERTIES IN IOWA CITY. Staffinember Milkman present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 88-28, Bk. 97, p. 28, DECLARING DEFAULT BY METCALF & EDDY, INC. IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS CONTRACT WITH THE CITY FOR THE PROVISION OF DESIGN AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SYSTEM IMPROVE- _?Y7 MENTS PROJECT, AND DEMANDING THE CURE THEREOF. The Mayor noted this action was the first step in the termination process and would allow time to see if problems could be worked out before actual termination of the contract. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance to amend the legal description of City Plaza, be given first vote for passage. o Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, that ORD. 88-3363, Bk. 29, P. 5, AMENDING CHAPTER 31, ARTICLE V, DIVISION 3, "ICE AND SNOW REMOVAL,",,'-?/ OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION TO BE CODIFIED AS SECTION 31-124, PROVIDING REGULA- TIONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF SNOW AND ICE FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Horowitz, Strait absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 9:10 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Horowitz, Strait absent. JOHN MCOONALD, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK V y City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: January 29, 1988 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet (Record only) Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Agenda for meeting with County Board of Supervisors. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Meeting with DNR officials b. Additional Budget Information Copy of letter from City Manager to Metcalf & Eddy. Memo and attached material from Human Services Coordinator regarding recommendations for FY89 Human Services Agency funding. Copy of ltr. from Mayor McDonald to Chairman of Jo.Co. Bd. of Supervisors. Copy of ltr. from City Mgr. to Pat Farrant re Iowa City/Coralville Animal Control Shelter re Humane Society. Copy of ltr. from Mayor of University Heights re new contract for water and sewage. b E3 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: February 2, 1988 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager RE: Material Sent to Council Invitation from Iowa City Crisis Center for Open House. Copy of letter from John Hayek regarding Lisa Anne Alestri vs. City of Iowa City and Becton Dickinson and Company. Copy of letter from John A. Gross to Manager of Holiday Inn regarding automatic doors of the hotel. Copy of letter from Mrs. Fountain regarding snow removal and copy of reply from John Sobaski. �3 w City o4 Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: February 5, 1988 TO: Memo for Record FROM: City Manager RE: Material Sent to Council Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Environmental Protection Commission (DNR) Hearing g g b. Miscellaneous - Youth Employment; Traffic Signal at Dodge & Church; 134 Year -End Summary -police; Energy Conservation; Mayor's Youth Program. Letter from Council Member Courtney to Bob Wolf concerning problems encountered with the proposed wastewater treatment plant and the possibility of a building moritorium being initiated by DNR. a3 7 Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding IPTA Legislative Reception. _?3 8 Letter from the Iowa City Area Development Group. X739 Memorandum from the Director of Finance regarding Council's changes to the proposed three-year financial plan. _?�Za Letter of appreciation from Agnes Kuhn re restoration of hours at the City Library. _ Letters to local legislators and Director of Dept. of Natural Resources re problems of compliance schedule for wastewater treatment plant. �a Letter from Robert Wolf, President, Home Builders Association re new sewerage treatment plant and threatened building moratorium. _ Memo from City Attorney re University of Iowa and A.T.&T. requests to install utilities in City streets. Signal System Feasibility Study from consulting engineers for Hwy. 6