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Home My WebLink About1988-10-18 Agendai IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 18, 1988 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER 410 EAST WASHINGTON i J i I i IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 18, 1988 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER 410 EAST WASHINGTON a AGENDA lJ IOYA CITY CITY COUNCIL A( REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - OCTOBER 18, 1988 7:30 P.M. �G%race c4 eJ COUNCIL CHAMBERS�� ITEM NO. I - CALL TO ORDER. ROLL CALL. ITEM NO. 2 - MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS. a. Credit Union Day, &"v '201 198e t. ungj 'kyl mcl'ob,• V lfAr ITEM NO. 3 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDER AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED. a. Approval of Official Actions of the regular meeting of October 4, 1988, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions. (1) Design Review Committee meeting of October 6, 1988. (2) Board of Library Trustees meeting of September 22, 1988. (3) Housing Commission meeting of September 13, 1988. (4) Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of September 14, 1988. (5) Senior Center Commission meeting of August 15, 1988. (6) Riverfront Commission meeting of August 17, 1988. (7) Resources Conservation Commission meeting of September 12, 1988. C. Permit Motions as Recommended by the City Clerk. (1) Consider a motion approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for Deli Mart Corp. dba Deli Mart, 525 Hwy. 1 West. (renewal) (2) Consider a motion approving a Class "C" Liquor License for La Casa, LTD. dba La Casa, 1200 S. Gilbert Ct. (renewal) i 9 •,.t I i I Reaoved City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM = DATE: October 17, 1988 TO : City Council and General Public FROM: City Clerk RE : Additions to the Consent Calendar of the October 18, 1988 meeting 3.c.(3) Consider a motion approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Rose and Crown, Inc. dba The Polo Club, 313 S. Dubuque. (new) I AGENDA IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 1988 PAGE 2 d. Notices. (1) Notice regarding equipment purchase. Comment: As per State law, the City has notified the City of Coralville, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, and the Iowa City Community School District of its intent to purchase one bulldozer, one motor grader, and seven squad cars. No Council action is required. e. Resolutions. I (1) Consider a resolution adopting Supplement Number 'aI`I 37 to the Iowa City Code of Ordinances. (2) Consider a resolution accepting the Sanitary Sewer and Paving Improvements for Washington Park B a15 Addition - Part 10. Comment: See attached Engineer's Report. f. Correspondence. (1) Letter from the Iowa City Area Development Group expressing the support of the ICAD Board of Directors for the proposed Press -Citizen expansion. The proposed rezoning for this project will be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission at its informal meeting of October 17, 1988, and it is anticipated that it will be presented for Council consideration at the meeting of November 15, 1988. (2) Memoranda from the Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: (a) Housing Inspector in Training/Housing & Inspection Services (b) Maintenance Worker III/Streets (c) Account Clerk/Accounting (d) Maintenance Worker III - Data Entry Clerk/Equipment (e) Data Processing Manager - Finance/Data Processing (f) Cashier/Finance AGENDA IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 1988 PAGE 3 g. Applications for the use of Streets and Public Grounds. (1) Application from The Salvation Army to have a bell ringer and kettle stand at four locations in downtown Iowa City during the month of November 25 through December 24, 1988. (approved) h. Applications for City Plaza Use Permits. (1) Application from the Palestine Solidarity Committee to set up a table in City Plaza between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on October 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21 and November 2, 4, 7 and 9, 1988, from which to distribute literature and offer crafts for donations. (approved) ITEM NO. 4 - PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. a. Consider setting a public hearing for November 1, 1988, on an ordinance to vacate Loos Street, an unimproved local street extending between Black Springs Circle and Rocky Shore Drive. (V-8806) Comment: Dr. Jack Moyers, requests the City vacate the unimproved right-of-way to permit acquisition by abutting property owners. At its October 6, 1988, meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to approve the vacation by a vote of 7-0. The Commission's recommendation is consistent with that, of staff. Action: AGENDA IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 1988 PAGE 4 b. Consider setting a public hearing for November 1, 1988, an a resolution to amend the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update to change the land use classification of 528 and 530 Iowa Avenue and 15 N. Johnson Street from Residential: 25+ Dwelling Units per Acre to Mixed Land Use. (Z-8810) Comment: On October 6, 1988, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended, on an affirmative motion, to deny the amendment by a vote of 1-6 (Clark voting in favor). This recommendation is consistent with that of staff. / '' Action: / to �� o_utaJ C. Consider setting a public hearing for November 1, 1988, on an ordinance to rezone 528 & 530 Iowa Avenue and 15 N. Johnson Street from RNC -20 to CB -2. (Z- 8810) i Comment: By a vote of 6-1 (Clark voting in the affirmative) the Planning and Zoning Commission at its October 6, 1988, meeting, recommended to deny the proposed rezoning. The Credit Union requests the rezoning to permit an expansion of their present facility located at 500 Iowa Avenue. This application is being forwarded to the Council at the request of the applicant. The Commission's recommendation is consistent with that of staff. Action: QI1l duff% d. Consider setting a public hearing for November 1, 1988, on an ordinance to amend the accessory uses section • of the Zoning Ordinance to permit manufacturing uses in commercial zones to have accessory uses. Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at its October 6, 1988, meeting, recommended to approve the proposed amendment by a vote of 7-0. The proposed amendment provides for accessory uses to manufacturing in commercial zones where manufacturing is permitted. The Commission's recommendation is consistent with that of staff. Action: Q-� duQd AGENDA IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 1988 PAGE 5 e. Consider setting a public hearing for November 1, 1988, on an ordinance to amend the sign regulations of the Zoning Ordinance to permit one large free-standing sign for highway commercial property located near an interstate highway. Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at its September 15, 1988, meeting, recommended approval of the proposed amendment by a vote of 3-2 (Dierks and Cook voting no). The proposed amendment would permit one free-standing sign for property within 1,000 feet of an interstate highway right-of-way and in the CH -1 zone to be erected to a maximum height of 65 feet and a maximum sign area of 500 square feet or 250 square feet per sign face. The Commission's recommendation is inconsistent with staff. In a letter dated September 26, 1988, Mr. Bill Boyd is requesting the Council give expedited consideration to this proposal. Action: IdV7_z ea 44, ap" &A.J f. Consider an ordinance to vacate a 9,720 square foot portion of the Madison Street right-of-way between Market and Bloomington streets. (V-8805.) (First Consideration) Comment: At its September 1, 1988, meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the vacation by a vote of 6-0, contingent upon the University agreeing to reconstruct any portions of an existing sidewalk that may be damaged or removed during construction of the Laser Laboratory Building and to designate a pedestrian easement in the proposed vacated area where it partially or completely covers the sidewalk to assure the perpetual maintenance of the sidewalk. This recommendation is consistent with that of staff. H Action: �/o i AGENDA IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 1988 PAGE 6 �i3 dllo 9• Consider a resolution to vacate a portion of Clear Creek Subdivision, north of Highway 218 and west of Camp Cardinal Road. (5-8419) Comment: Clear Creek Investment Co. seeks to vacate Parcel C, an approximately 327 acre lot, from the three lot subdivision. By a vote of 7-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the vacation with the understanding that it does not include the 33 feet of right-of-way along Camp Cardinal Road that was dedicated with the plat in 1984. The Commission's recommendation is consistent with that of staff in a report dated October 6, 1988. Action: Al2ZI 4-zo ITEM NO. 5 - PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORK OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE U.S. 6 AND KEOKUK STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Comment: This project includes the installation of right - turning lanes on the U.S. 6 eastbound and westbound lanes at Keokuk Street, the widening of Keokuk Street from U.S. 6 south through the Hollywood Boulevard intersection with the associated storm culvert replacement, and the widening of Keokuk Street from U.S. 6 north tapering to match the existing width at Plum Street. Under the U -Step agreement number 88-U-012 between the City and the Iowa DOT, the State will reimburse 55% of the eligible costs of construction to the City. The Engineer's estimate for the total project is $125,000.00, with an estimated $65,300.00 City responsibility. Action: 21.0 e,A-' a 9,&4- C ITEM NO. 6 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE U.S. 6 AND KEOKUK STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Comment: See preceding item. Action: 4m6�,Qaa2 G �1/ IZarf �� ✓. D. eri mdiu� N AGENDA IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 1988 PAGE 7 ITEM NO. 7 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION. ITEM NO. 8 - CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. a. Consider appointments to the Board of Examiners of Plumbers: (1) Master Plumber for a two-year term ending December 31, 1990. (James Muller's term ends.) Action: Ao-2&. ,F cie�,�r. YV\Ub,) r l ' -�� (2) Representative of the public for a two-year term n(� ending December 31, 1990. (Clark deVries' term (� ends.) Action: 110-.ol,bk CoAe daLr;o., 1 Ir,,, b. Consider appointments to the Board of Appeals to Fill two vacancies for five-year terms ending December 31, 1993. (Terms of Jack Barrows and Marcie Roggow end.) Action: Atm c. Consider appointments to the Senior Center Commission to fill two vacancies for three-year terms ending December 31, 1991. (Terms of John Bock and Lorraine Dorfman end.) Action: �. �Q woJ Ic`0 E. %�L� SH. IG (M Q�, ) C&t0 A,)i 2141 0.0- AI , C. . U ............. . AGENDA IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 1988 PAGE 8 ITEM NO. 9 - CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION. I I ITEM NO. 10 - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY. a. City Manager. b. City Attorney. AGENDA IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 1988 PAGE 9 ITEM NO. 11 - RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. a. Consider recommendation of the Design Review Committee that the City Council approve the proposed awning for 111 South Dubuque Street. Comment: At its October 6 meeting the Committee voted 5 to 2 (Amert and Seiberling voting no and Haupert abstaining) that the Council accept the awning proposal for the A.J. August store, adjacent to City Plaza. A description of the discussion is given in the meeting minutes included in the Council packet. Also included is a sketch of the proposed awning. Council can act on this recommendation by motion. Action: AtwJ, ZA9 .t,W, e� aA r Q�f a—AW ITEM NO. 12 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF A PORTION OF MADISON STREET RIGHT -OF -HAY BETWEEN MARKET STREET AND BLOOMINGTON STREET TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 1, 1988. Comment: The University of Iowa has requested that the City dispose of a portion of Madison Street right-of-way between Market Street and Bloomington Street. The University needs to acquire this right-of-way to accommodate construction of the new Laser Laboratory Building. This disposition is contingent upon the University agreeing to reconstruct any portion of an existing sidewalk that may be damaged or removed during construction and to designate a pedestrian easement in the proposed area where it partially or completely covers the sidewalk to assure perpetual maintenance. Action: C".aAv-z QP_.&2 02 6' AGENDA IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 1988 PAGE 10 ITEM NO. 13 -/CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ENTITLED 'ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES,' BY (1) AMENDING SECTION 5-1 THEREOF TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS OF RESTAURANT AND OF TEMPORARY OUTDOOR SERVICE AREA AND TO UPDATE OTHER DEFINITIONS, (2) BY AMENDING SECTION 5-6 RELATING TO DANCING PERMITS FOR IBJLICENSED ESTABLISHMENTS, (3) BY REPEALING SECTION 5-33 RELATING TO THE DURATION OF PERMITS AND LICENSES, (4) BY AMENDING SECTION 5-41 TO REVISE REGULATIONS REGARDING OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS, AND (5) BY ADOPTING NEW SECTION 5-42 AND 5-49 THROUGH 5-52 RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF TEMPORARY OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS AND SEASONAL AND FOURTEEN - DAY LICENSES AND PERMITS. (Second Consideration) Comment: The purpose of this ordinance is to define restaurant and temporary outdoor service areas and sets up rules and regulations re temporary outdoor service areas. Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance. Action: Cid/Q.�,.e��4...e�•f .�� :.� ITEM NO. 14 - ADJOURNMENT. (_K) S„)La CA4 _,__ n 6 ?_ 1C� ��J / :�e (6) Astu> L 6 **l3 (P. a) 9rL du (.. - _ ,,tw»•-L* ✓ ,rte I G 0ti /to Oft� ? zi �. �w,e,se.w/ a-a�.u� �✓ .t�s.G. ��" �#� a/.ecs«. '% �� i �••� �'l �-e ?may �u-�-7 # /3 cp. 31 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: October 14, 1988 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Informal Agenda and Meeting Schedule October 11 1988 Monday 6:30 - 9:00 P.M. Council Chambers 6:30 P.M. - Review zoning matters 6:50 P.M. - Presentation regarding "Children's Agenda" 7:00 P.M. - Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Transformer, 100 Block of East Washington 7:10 P.M. - Kegger Ordinance 7:30 P.M. - Recruitment of Assistant City Attorney 7:45 P.M. - Board/Commission Minutes Policy 8:00 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee reports 8:10 P.M. - Consider appointments to the Board of Appeals, Board of Examiners of Plumbers, and Senior Center Commission 8:15 P.M. - Executive Session (Land acquisition, pending litigation, collective bargaining) October 18 1988 Tuesday 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers October 31 1988 Monday NO INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING November 1 1988 Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Council Chambers 6:30 P.M. - Review zoning matters 7:00 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee reports 7:15 P.M. - Consider appointments to the Human Rights Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Board of Adjustment 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers PENDING ITEMS Leasing of Airport Land for Commercial Use Stormwater Management Ordinance Review East Side Storm Drainage Improvements Environmental Issues re. Land Development Meeting with Johnson County Board of Supervisors - December 1, 1988, 4:00 P.M. Appointments to Airport Commission and Senior Center Commission - November 15, 1988 I