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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-11-01 Council minutesInformal Council Session October 17, 1988 Informal Council Session: October 17, 1988, 6:35 Chambers. Mayor John McDonald presiding. Councilmembershepresent� McDonald, Horowitz, Courtney, Larson, Ambrisco, Balmer. Staff present: Helling, Timmins, Karr, Schmeiser, Steinbach, Cain, Downer. Tape-recorded Reel 88-55, Side 2, 502-1; Reel 88-58, Side 1, I -All, Side 2, End -570. CONSENT CALENDAR: Reel 88-55, Side 2 Council agreed to add the Class C Liquor License for Rose & Crown Incorporated, dba The Polo Club, to the Consent Calendar. PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS: Reel 88-55, Side 2 A. B. C. a Schmeiser explained Loos Street is a platted but not constructed street and adjacent property owners have requested the street be vacated so they purchase their proportionate share of the right-of- way. Schmeiser stated the University of Iowa Credit Union initiated this request and Council will set this item for public hearing November 1st. See above item B. iSchmeiser stated this ordinance is to correct an oversight in an ordinance recently passed by Council to allow manufacturing uses in the CI -1 zone. This ordinance provides for accessory uses to manufacturing in commercial zones where manufacturing is permitted, Horowitz asked for an example of how this ordinance would apply. Schmeiser said if there is a manufacturing use that wants to locate in a CI -I zone, they may want accessory uses, such as parking standards that have to be met, signs they may wish to erect, and office space they may want to include. Unless the ordinance is revised to allow accessory uses with manufacturing, these uses would not be permitted. 9 MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL SESSION OCTOBER 17, 1988 PAGE 2 E. F. G. Schmeiser stated there is a request to expedite consideration of this item. Schmeiser stated this is first consideration for the University laser facility. Courtney asked if the City will receive any payment from the University for vacation of the property. Schmeiser said the property will be disposed of with a City Deed/Quitclaim Deed which relinquishes the City of any rights of the property. Timmins explained the agreement is in consideration of the transfers. The University wanted a deed from the City and there is a question as to who actually owns the underlining fee title to streets that were part of the original platting of the Original Town. McDonald said Council has followed this procedure in the past. Schmeiser referred Councilmembers to a plat map of Parcels A, 8, and C of land owned by Clear Creek Investment Company. Schmeiser stated Parcel C is partially located in the County; the subdivision was approved by the City but not the County; and plans are to vacate that portion of the plat that contains Parcel C so they don't have to get County approval. Schmeiser said the portion of Camp Cardinal Road which was dedicated to the City with the subdivision will be retained by the City. In response to Horowitz, Schmeiser answered that the zoning will remain the same in Iowa City and within the two-mile fringe area. CHILDREN'S AGENDA: Reel 88-55, Side 2 Pam House, Children's Agenda Coordinator, presented information about the Children's Agenda. House distributed a packet of information related to the Children's Agenda meeting, scheduled Wednesday, October 19, at 4:00 p.m. House said service provider agencies in Johnson County were asked what services and gaps in services need to be addressed when it comes to our children. House explained the suggestions received from those service providers were prepared into an agenda, then broken into two parts: projects and taskforces. House said the Children's Agenda Committee is comprised of Carol Thompson, Bob Welsh, Sally Stutsman, and House and there is currently no funding for the group. Horowitz asked if the Ecumenical group is involved. House explained that meetings were first held by Reverend Welsh's congregation; information was then presented to the Ecumenical Consultation; and the Ecumenical Consultation said they would become involved. House said the agenda will be presented at Wednesday's October 9th meeting. Ambrisco asked if funds will be MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL SESSION OCTOBER 17, 1988 PAGE 3 requested for the City. House said the City, specific groups and church congregations may be asked for money. Ambrisco inquired about the $110 milk costs for the Domestic Violence Program. House stated the $110 milk cost is a per month cost. Council discussed the Children's Agenda. House stressed the Children's Agenda is for all children, from all socio- economic groups and from all ages of youth. IOWA -ILLINOIS GAS & ELECTRIC TRANSFORMER IN THE 100 BLOCK OF EAST WASHINGTON STREET: Reel 88-55, Side 2 Patt Cain stated the Design Review Committee made a recommendation that the transformer be placed underground and the Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company has requested the opportunity to discuss this with the City Council prior to the City Council taking any formal action. Cain distributed photos showing a transformer placed in the approximate location proposed by Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric. Cain explained the proposed transformer for the site is ten feet lower, but wider and deeper than the one shown in the photos. Tom Hoogerwerf, District Manager for Iowa -Illinois, asked Council to give favorable consideration to Iowa - Illinois Gas & Electric's request for the aboveground transformer in the 100 block of East Washington Street. Hoogerwerf stated there are currently 36 aboveground transformers in and around Iowa City's downtown area, five of which are on sidewalk areas similar to the proposed location. Hoogerwerf explained that several years ago when Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company started undergrounding electric facilities in the downtown area, the plan was that all transformers were to be aboveground and Council, at that time, concurred with that. Hoogerwerf said Iowa - Illinois Gas & Electric Company is proposing to locate the transfer in the landscaped bermed area about mid -block and said the reason for wanting an aboveground transformer as opposed to a vault is costs. A vault installation costs approximately $62,000 and an aboveground transformer costs approximately $10,600. In response to McDonald, Hoogerwerf said the plan was that all transformers were to be aboveground and Council, at that time, concurred with the plan. Hoogerwerf stated the City agreed that the aboveground locations would be provided as they were deemed necessary. Hoogerwerf distributed photos of the downtown area. Balmer asked if another transformer would be needed in the area. Hoogerwerf said the long-range plan is as buildings are rewired they would be served off the front transformer and rear alley facilities would be removed. In response to Balmer, Hoogerwerf said the Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company would probably not need another transformer in the area. Balmer stated that the proposed transformer is an acceptable alternative to a vault. Horowitz asked how vaults are serviced. Hoogerwerf explained a grate is installed over the vault and can be removed to be serviced. Horowitz noted that people tend to put posters on the transformers and it creates a mess. Cain said the Design Review Committee has not looked at this proposal and landscaping and care of the proposed location of the transformer needs to be addressed. Cain said she did not receive a favorable recommendation from the Parks & Recreation Department regarding placement of the transformer in the proposed location. Cain stated if Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric's proposal is to be considered by Council, it should be referred back to the Design Review Committee and comments should be obtained from the Parks & Recreation Department, neighboring businesses, and building owners. Balmer requested information regarding history of the problem with vaults in the downtown area. McDonald asked if businesses along MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL SESSION OCTOBER 17, 1988 PAGE 4 Washington Street will be serviced with the new transformer. Hoogerwerf said as buildings are rewired, they will be serviced by the new transformer. Hoogerwerf explained two transformers on Iowa Avenue serve part of Clinton Street and Iowa Avenue, one transformer located on Iowa Avenue services part of Iowa Avenue and Dubuque Street, and one transformer on Dubuque Street can serve Dubuque Street and Washington Street. Hoogerwerf said the proposed transformer would serve everything in the area. In response to Larson, Hoogerwerf said Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric would pay for landscaping the berm at the proposed location. Council referred the Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company proposal to the Design Review Committee. KEGGER ORDINANCE: Reel 88-58, Side 1 McDonald stated discussions of the Kegger Ordinance will be deferred for two weeks to allow City Manager Atkins to present Council with additional information. RECRUITMENT OF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY: Reel 88-58, Side 1 Timmins outlined recruitment of the Assistant City Attorney. Timmins stated he wants to recruit an attorney with prior municipal experience and experience in the area of planning and zoning, development control and economic development. Timmins explained he would utilize both general recruitment and direct recruitment of other municipal attorneys. Timmins asked that the Council agree to a salary in the range of $35-;43,000 for someone with at least five years of legal experience and two years of municipal experience in planning and zoning. In response to McDonald, Timmins said the salary range should be comparable with other cities. In response to Horowitz, Timmins said he may try to contact former Iowa attorneys who have left the State. In response to Larson, Timmins said although there is a national flavor to municipal attorney duties and planning and zoning, the position probably does not warrant a national search. Larson suggested notification of the open position to select Midwest cities. In response to Larson, Timmins said that if a suitable applicant applies from a direct recruitment process, he might not interview other applicants. Larson suggested spending enough time to thoroughly consider all qualified applicants. In response to McDonald, Timmins stated that he uses the City Personnel Department for publication, application and affirmative action. Helling noted that screening is up to Timmins. In response to Courtney, Timmins said that time probably does not allow use of a professional search firm. In response to McDonald, Timmins said that he should know within two to three weeks whether there was interest from a direct recruitment effort. Timmins noted he will advertise for someone who was admitted to the Iowa Bar. Ambrisco suggested contacting the University of Iowa Law School Placement Office. McDonald asked Timmins to keep Council apprised of the recruiting activities. BOARD AND COMMISSION MINUTES POLICY: Reel 88-52, Side 2 Regarding earlier concerns on the length of the 8/10/88 Board of Adjustment minutes, Karr explained that they were done by an intern trained to do them in that fashion and a shorter version will be prepared in the future. Karr referred Councilmembers to her September 30th memo MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL SESSION OCTOBER 17, 1988 PAGE 5 regarding minutes of meeting. Balmer noted that there were problems in the past. Karr said memos from previous mayors outline problems regarding delay in receiving minutes. Councilmembers discussed minute problems. Larson said Council could give direction regarding when minutes should be done. Karr said problems involve staffing, length of minutes, and turnaround time. Schmeiser explained minutes are handled a number of different ways. Schmeiser recommended that Council require that Board and Commission minutes be presented to Council prior to Council's discussion of any items contained in those minutes. Schmeiser noted that it does take several hours for minutes to be prepared in draft form. Schmeiser offered that minutes done by the Planning Department could be included in Council's agenda packet the second week after the meeting. Karr referred to her September 30th memo regarding minutes of meetings, item C.1. states that no action be requested of Council until receipt of appropriate Board and Commission minutes by Council, and item 4.e. recommendations to City Council 1) items should be listed as separate agenda items to distinguish them from formal receipt and filing of minutes. Council discussed the importance of receiving minutes in a timely manner. Karr said the importance of draft minutes are that they are presented to Council to give Council an idea of what was discussed. Karr said draft minutes are also presented to Board and Commission members at their next meeting and if there are changes, they should be put into the text of the next minutes in detail to reflect those changes. Courtney said Council should receive minutes before an item is discussed by Council. Ambrisco stated the City Manager sends Councilmembers background information. Horowitz stated that if there is a split vote, the reason for the split vote should be in the minutes. Melling said that there should be a City-wide policy that if Boards and Commissions have recommendations, Council should receive those minutes as soon as possible. Horowitz suggested that important discussion by Boards and Commissions can be put into form of resolution. COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA TIME: Reel 88-58, Side 1 (Agenda Item No. 3.d.1. - Notice regarding equipment purchase) Balmer stated he disagrees with the requirement that the City must give notification. Larson stated the requirement encouraged cooperation of regional planning. Melling stated the City develops specifications before equipment is purchased, when items are purchased that cost greater than $50,000, the difference between one or two is minimal. Helling said the City sometimes utilizes State contract for equipment purchases. Ambrisco asked Council to schedule a discussion regarding the City's open burning policy. Council agreed to schedule such a discussion. Horowitz said the issue of yard refuse should also be addressed. 3. McDonald reminded Councilmembers that the Human Rights Committee Award Breakfast is scheduled Thursday, October 20, at 7:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn. Horowitz reminded Council of the upcoming Southeast League of Municipalities meeting scheduled next week. ■ I MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL SESSION OCTOBER 17, 1988 PAGE 6 5. (Agenda Item No. 5) Horowitz asked if a Keokuk, if that Person is going south on person can turn right on Highway 6. Helling said yes. if asked if Keokuk needs to be widened now that Boyrum is open. McDonald said plans to widen Keokuk have existed for over a year. APPOINTMENTS: Reel 88-58, Side 2 Board of Appeals: Marcie Roggow Jack Barrows Board of Examiners of Plumbers: James Muller Clark deVries Senior Center Commission: Duane Means H.V. Cordier EXECUTIVE SESSION: Reel 88-58, Side 2 Moved by Courtney, seconded by Larson, to adjourn to executive session under Section 21.5.J, Real Estate, to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed; and Section 20, Collective Bargaining, to discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations; as such discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 21 according to Chapter 20.17(3). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor declared motion carried. Council adjourned to executive session at 8:07 p.m. 9 OFFICIAL MNCIL ACTIONS - 10/Ili/88 The cost of publishing the following proceedings b claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is S Ios City Council, M. mtg., 10/1$/88, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Couocilmrenbers present: Ambrisco, Balmer, ftsb y, Morowitz, Larson, McDonald. Absent: None. The Mtyor proclaimed October 20, 1908, as CREDIT ONION DAY; October 24, 1968, as UNITED NNTION.S DAY. Wved and secaded that the following items ad recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions of the regular meeting of 30/4/86, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Cleric. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. - 10/6; Bd. of Library Trustees - 9/22; Mousing Cum. - 9/13; PSR Cum. - 9/14; Sr. Canter Cam. 8/15; Riverfront Corm. - 8/17; Resources Conservation Corm. - 9/12. Permit Motions: Class C Beer permit for Deli Mart, 525 Mty. 1 West. Class C Liquor License for La Casa, 1200 S. Gilbert Street. Class C Liquor License for The Polo Club, 313 S. Dubuque St. Notices: Notice regarding equipment purchase. Resolutions: RES. 88-214, ADOPTING SUPPLEXW Nl1IBER 37 TO TIE i5A CITY CODE OF OPDIWKB. RES. 88-215, ACCEPTING THE SANITARY SEVER AM PAVING DFRNDENIS FOR "IEGION PW ADDITION - PARI 10. Correspondence: Iowa City Area Development Graq expressing the appot of the UCAD Board of Directors for the proposed Pmss- Citizen expansion. Mew from the Civil Service Cann. submitting certified lists of applicants for time following positions: Housing Inspector in Training/Housing 6 Inspection Services; Maintenance Vomiter III/Streets; Accent Cleric/Accenting; Maintenance Worker III -Data Entry Clerk/Equipment; Data Processing Mgr.- Finance/Data processing; Cashier/Finance. Applications for Use of Streets ad Rblic Grounds: The Salvation Amy to have a bell ringer and kettle stand at fan locations in dorntc n Iowa City during the month of 11/25 through 12/24/88, approved. Minutes Council Activities October 18, 1988 Page 2 Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Palestine Solidarity Comdttee to set up a table in City Plaza between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on 10/7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21 ad M, 4, 7, 9/88, frau vhich to distribute literature and offer crafts for donations, approved. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and setanded to set a public hearing for 11/1 on an ordinance to vacate Loos Street, an unimproved local street extending between Black Springs Circle and Rocky Shore Drive. The Miyor' declared the notion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for 11/1 on a resolution to amend the 19EB Omprelts ite Plan Update to change the land use classification of 528 and 530 Iowa Avenue and 15 N. Johnson Street from Residential: 25v Dwelling Units Per Acre to Mixed Lard Use. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for 11/1 on an ordinance to rezone 528 and 530 Iowa Avenue and 15 N. Johnson Street from NSC -20 to C9-2. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and secaxled to set a public hearing for 11/1 an an ordinance to an—add whiz accessoij uses section of the Zoning Ordinance to permit manufacturing uses in caomercial zones to have accessory uses. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for 11/1 on an ordinance to amend the sign regulations of the Zoning Ordinance to permit one large free- standing sign for hir}way camercial property located near an interstate highway. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and smxarded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and toted on far passage at two Council meetings prior to the nesting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived and the second consideration be given at this time. The Mayor declared the notion carried. Mored and seceded that the ordinance to vacate a 9,720 square foot portion of the Madison Street right-of-way between Marimt and Blornington Streets, be given second vote for passage. The HWr declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 88-216, VACATING A PORfICN OF CLEAR CREEK SUBIIVISICN, KM OF HIMY 218 AND WEST OF CAW CARDINAL ISD. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the U.S. 6 and Keokuk Street Intersection Improvement Project. Minutes Cantil Activities October 18, 1998 Page 3 Moved and seconded to adapt RES. 8B-217, ADMIIG RM, SPECIFICATIONS, fUfM OF ODrifR T IND ESTNTE OF COST FOR 111E U.S. 6 AND "KSTREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING MUNT OF BID SECURITY To A=WNy FAO1 BID, DIRECTING CITY alltX TO RELISH AMERTISF?EMT FOR BIDS, IVD FIXN TIME No PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Mowed and secarded to make the follading appoint mets: James Miller, 1125 Seymour Ave. and Clark deVries, 516 S. Van Buren Street, re -appointed to the Bd. of E:caniners of PRunbers for two-year term ending 101/90; Jack Barrow, 1310 Bristol Drive and Marcie Roggow, 321 McLean, re -appointed to the Bd, of Appeals for five-year term ending 12/31/90; appointed Duane E. Minns, IM E. Fairchild Street and H.V. Cordier, 2415 4klden Ct., to the Sr. Center Cmmission for three-year terns ending 12/31/91. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept the reeomadation of the Design Review Cmmittee that the City Couch Street. the Proposed awning for 111 South ire Mayor motion Moved and seconded to deffor two weeks a resolution of intent to dispose of a Portion of Madison Street right -of -w between Market Street and Bloomington Street to the University of Iae and setting a public hearing. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to amend the Ordinance Amending Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City entitled "Alcoholic Beverages" by changing (5) to read a cording 5-45 and not 5-42 as Previously indicated and adding (6) incorporating a new article, Article III, into the ordinance, The Mawr declared the motion carried. Monad and seconded that thne ordinance Anerding Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iwo City, Ioe, entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," by (1) Arming Section 5-1 thereof to provide definitions of Restaurant and of Tmporary Outdoor Service Area and to update other definitions, (2) by Amending Section 5-6 relating to Dancing Permits for lioosai establishments, (3) by Repealing Section 5-33 relating to the duration of Permits and Licenses, (4) by Amaing Section 5-41 to revise regulations regarding Outdoor Service Areas, a (5) ty adpting New Sections 5-45 and 5-49 through 5-52 relating to the regulation of Tecporary Outdoor Service Areas and Seasonal and Fourteen-Dky Licenses and Permits, and (6) by Incorporating Sections 5-39 through 5.52 into a new article, Article III, entitled "Outdoor Service Areas and Seasonal and Fourteen -flay Licenses and Permits," as amended, be given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the notion carried. Minutes Cancil Activities October 18, 1986 Page 4 Moved and secaded to adjourn 8:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more cmplete description of Cantil activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/JON MmON4lD,M4YUt✓ s/M4RUW K. KW, CITY CLPAK Submitted forPublication - 10127188 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES October 18, 1988 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 10/18/88, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Helling, Timmins, Karr, Schmeiser, Farmer. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 88-55, Side 1, 1-454. The Mayor proclaimed October 20, 1988, as CREDIT UNION DAY; October 24, 1988, as UNITED NATIONS DAY. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions of the regular meeting of 10/4/88, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. - 10/6/88; Bd. of Library Trustees - 9/22/88; Housing Comm. - 9/13/88; P&R Comm. - 9/14/88; Sr. Center Comm. - 8/15/88; Riverfront Comm. - 8/17/88; Resources Conservation Comm. - 9/12/88. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart Corp. dba Deli Mart, 525 Hwy. 1 West. Approving a Class C Liquor License for La Casa, LTD. dba La Casa, 1200 S. Gilbert Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Rose and Crown, Inc. dba The Polo Club, 313 S. Dubuque St. Notices: Notice regarding equipment purchase. Resolutions: Bk. 99; RES. 88-214, p. 214, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NUMBER 37 TO THE IOWA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES. RES. 88-215, p. 215, ACCEPTING THE SANITARY SEWER AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR WASHINGTON PARK ADDITION - PART 10. Correspondence: Iowa City Area Development Group expressing the support of the UCAD Board of Directors for the proposed Press -Citizen expansion, proposed rezoning for this project will be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission at its informal meeting of 10/17/88, and it is anticipated that it will be presented for Council consideration at the meeting of 11/15/88. Memo from the Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Housing Inspector in Training/Housing & Inspection Services; Maintenance Worker III/Streets; Account Clerk/Accounting; Maintenance Worker III -Data Entry Clerk/Equipment; Data Processing Mgr.-Finance/Data Processing; Cashier/Finance. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: The Salvation Army to have a bell ringer and kettle stand at four locations in downtown Iowa City during the month of 11/25 through 12/24/88, approved. 9 Minutes Council Activities October 18, 1988 Page 2 Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: 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 10/7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21 and 11/2, 4, 7, 9/88, from which to distribute literature and offer crafts for donations, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for 11/1/88 on an ordinance to vacate Loos Street, an unimproved local street extending between Black Springs Circle and Rocky Shore Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 11/1/88 on a resolution to amend the 1988 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 11/1/88 on an ordinance to rezone 528 and 530 Iowa Avenue and 15 N. Johnson Street from RNC -20 to CB -2. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for Ordinance on an anceto permit ordinance manufacturing usesinommerciales ion of zonestht Zohave accessory uses. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney, to set a public hearing for Ordinance11/1/88 on a topermine toneto largefree-standinmend the g signuffor �highway tcommercial property located near an interstate highway. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived and the second consideration be given at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers carried. Moved by Courtney, secondedsbytAmbrisco, that . The Mayor cthe emotiond the ordinance to vacate a 9,720 square foot portion of the Madison Street right-of-way between Market and Bloomington Streets, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 88-216, Bk. 99, p. 216, VACATING A PORTION OF CLEAR CREEK SUBDIVISION, NORTH OF HIGHWAY 218 AND WEST OF CAMP CARDINAL ROAD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Minutes Council Activities October 18, 1988 Page 3 A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the U.S. 6 and Keokuk Street Intersection Improvement Project. No one appeared. i Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 88-217, Bk. 99, p. 217, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR U.S.ESTABL SHINGEAMOUNT6OFNBID SECU RITYREET TO ACCOMPANYTION EACHIMPROVEMENT BID, DIRECTINGJECTCITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to make the following appointments: James Muller, 1125 Seymour Ave. and Clark deVries, 516 S. Van Buren Street, re -appointed to the Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers for two-year terms ending 12/31/90; Jack Barrows, 1310 Bristol Drive and Marcie Roggow, 321 McLean, re -appointed to the Bd. of Appeals for five- year terms ending 12/31/93; appointed Duane E. Means, 120 E. Fairchild Street and H.V. Cordier, 2415 Walden Ct., to the Sr. Center Commission for three-year terms ending 12/31/91. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor announced that tickets were available for the Annual Human Rights Breakfast to be held Thursday, 10/20, at the Holiday Inn. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to accept the recommendation of the Design Review Committee that the City Council approve the proposed awning for 111 South Dubuque Street (A.J. August). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco, to defer for two weeks a i resolution of intent to dispose of a portion of Madison Street right-of- way between Market Street and Bloomington Street to the University of Iowa and setting a public hearing. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. ! The Mayor announced that item 13 had been retitled. The City Attorney explained no change had occurred in the actual language of the ordinance but a section number and new article had been incorporated. The ordinance should be amended prior to proceeding with second consideration. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to amend the Ordinance Amending Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City entitled "Alcoholic Beverages" by changing (5) to read amending 5-45 and not 5-42 as previously indicated and adding (6) incorporating a new article, Article III, into the ordinance. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Larson questioned continuing the issuance of dancing permits. Staff will investigate and report back. Moved by Larson, seconded by Balmer, that the 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 licensed establishments, (3) by Repealing Minutes Council Activities October 18, 1988 Page 4 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 Sections 5-45 and 5-49 through 5-52 relating to the regulation of Temporary Outdoor Service Areas and Seasonal and Fourteen -Day Licenses and Permits, and (6) by Incorporating Sections 5-39 through 5-52 into a new article, Article III, entitled "Outdoor Service Areas and Seasonal and Fourteen -Day Licenses and Permits," as amended be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Councilmember Larson noted the discussion at Council informal session the previous evening re the Children's Agenda and urged citizens concerned about the fate of children in our city and nation to attend the session scheduled for 10/19 at 4:00 p.m. in the Public Library. Moved Mayordeclared Balmer, eemotiono carried unanimously, adjourn 6/�ua118C uncilmembers present. JOHN MCDONALD, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK 9 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES November 1, 1988 Iowa City City Council, reg. mtg., 11/1/88, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz, Larson, McDonald. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Helling, Boyle, Karr, Beagle, Schmadeke, Fosse, Rockwell, Cain. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 88-59, Side 1, 454 -END, Side 2, END -1; 88-60, Side 1, 1 -END, Side 2, END -l. The Mayor was presented with the first food bag for the upcoming Scouting For Food Program sponsored by the Boy Scouts. Scouts will hang a bag from each door in the community asking for a food contribution to the Iowa City Crisis Center. The Program will run November 12-19. The Mayor proclaimed YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK - November 6-12, 1988. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions of the regular meeting of 10/18/88, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. tes of 9/22/88,1U9/29/ 8,8oards 10/11/88; CivilsService Coimnrt- 9/22/88;9Housing Comm. - 10/11/88; CCN Comm. - 9/27/88, 9/28/88; Historic Preservation Comm. 9/26/88, 10/12/88; Riverfront Comm. - 9/28/88; P&Z Comm. - 10/6/88, 10/20/88; Design Review Comm. - 10/20/88. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for The Ground Round, Inc. dba The Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Drive. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for B.J. Enterprises dba Expresstop, 2545 N. Dodge Street. Approving an application for a refund on a beer permit for Johnson-Purdon Restaurants, Inc. dba Mazzio's Pizza, 1950 Lower Muscatine. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Inland Transport Co. dba Kirkwood 76, 300 Kirkwood Avenue. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Pizza Hut of America, Inc. dba Pizza Hut, 1921 Keokuk Street. Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $3,620,061.76 for the period of 9/1 thru 9/30/88, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Setting Public Hearings: To set a public hearing for 11/15/88, to hear comments from the public regarding the recommendations by the Committee on Community Needs (CCN) on the use of 1989 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Resolutions: RES. 88-218, Bk. 99, P. 218, ACCEPTING THE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR CAMBRIA COURT, PART 2 - A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 93 TY'N CAE SUBDIVISION, PART 2. MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 1, 1988 PAGE 2 Correspondence: Memo from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking prohibition on Olive Court; loading zone on Church Street west of Dodge Street; left turn designation at Boyrum Street/U.S, Highway 6. ons r the Defenders For L fe to picketUse of at 227 N Streets Dubuque and StreetPublic on 10/28/88, approved. Student Video Productions to produce a film project on Court Street west of Madison Street on 10/15/88, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/o, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for 11/15/88, on a resolution to amend the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update to change the land use classification of a 16.95 acre parcel southeast of Highway 1 North between Dubuque Road and Hickory Hill Park from Residential at a density of 2-8 dwelling units per acre to Office, Research and Development Center (Iowa City Press -Citizen) The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to set a public hearing for 11/15/88, on an ordinance to rezone a 16.95 acre parcel located southeast of Highway 1 North between Dubuque Road and Hickory Hill Park from RS -5 to I RDP (Iowa City Press -Citizen). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate Loos Street, an unimproved local street, extending between Black Springs Circle and Rocky Shore Drive. Marlene Perrin, 212 Rocky Shore Drive, appeared favoring the request as long as some provision was included protecting the easement for a driveway for two residences. The Mayor stated the matter had been discussed at the informal session and staff will research further. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Balmer, to combine the following public hearings: A public hearing on a resolution to amend the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update to change the land use classification of 528 & 530 Iowa Avenue and 15 North Johnson Street from Residential at a density of 25+ dwelling units per acre to mixed land use and a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone 528 & 530 Iowa Avenue and 15 North Johnson Street from RNC -20 to CB -2 (University of Iowa Credit Union). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The following people appeared: Larry Lynch, Fred Krause, Gary Appleby, representing the Credit Union; Cecilia Ridgeway, 409 Brown; Kim Merker, 604 Iowa Ave.; Ginalie Swaim, 1024 Woodlawn; Susan Lutgendorf, 911 Iowa Ave.; Karl Kahler, 19 Evans St.; Leanne Horner, 1485 Valley View; Thomas Scott, P&Z Chairperson; Rob Parker, 409 Brown; Davis Schaal, 511 N. Gilbert. Council accepted correspondence from: Mrs. Joseph Baker, 30 S. Governor; Gloria Neckerman, 922 E. College; Ginalie and Jim Swaim, 1024 Woodlawn; Petition from 15 residents opposing the rezoning; Petition from 275 members of the Credit Union supporting the request. The Mayor announced that the matter would be voted upon at the 11/15 Council meeting. MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 1, 1988 PAGE 3 A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the accessory uses section of the Zoning Ordinance to permit manufacturing uses in commercial zones to have accessory uses. No one appeared. A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived and the second consideration be given at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, that the 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, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor announced one vacancy on the Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers, for a representative of the public to fill a two-year term ending 12/31/90. This appointment will be made at the 11/29/88 Council meeting. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to make the following appointments: re -appoint Karen Hradek, 924 Hudson Ave. and appoint Todd Welk, 138 Amhurst Street, to the Parks & Recreation Comm. for four-year terms ending 1/1/93; re -appoint Terry Powell, 617 Oakland Avenue, W.F. Mims, 1173 Oakes Drive and appoint Jason Chen, 1182 E. Court Street, to the Human Rights Comm. for three-year terms ending 1/1/92; appoint Arleigh Clemens, 513 Terrace Rd., to the Bd. of Adjustment for a five-year term ending 1/1/94. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Courtney requested an update on the status of newspaper vending machines. The City Manager reported a meeting had been held with representatives of the newspapers, a design had been submitted for new containers, and requested two more weeks for additional follow-up. Horowitz complimented the Children's Reading Program and requested stricter enforcement of the speeding laws around the Woodside Place area. Ambrisco noted the increased water and sewer bills in the community and asked for citizen patience while the City explored metering water to a winter usage rate. The City Manager noted that the increase was necessary to meet regulations for the Clean Water Act. Larson noted the Scouting for Food Program being conducted by area Boy Scouts 11/12-11/19 and encouraged citizens to support this food drive for the Crisis Center. The Mayor noted that Council would not be holding their meeting scheduled for 12/27. MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 1, 1988 PAGE 4 Recommendation from the CCN that St. Clements Street be designated as a part of the Rental Rehabilitation Program area and as a Neighborhood Improvement Area for the CDBG program, noted. Council stated the designation would be for the whole street. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to approve the recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission concerning the Benton Street Bridge. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. Recommendation of the Riverfront Commission noted as follows: That staff be assigned to expedite the development of ordinances to implement the policies of Resolution 85-65, Urban Environment Policies, and allow them to be enforced. Robert Wachal, Riverfront Commissioner, appeared and urged Council to place a high priority on review of the Urban Environmental Policies so that the work of Urban Environmental Ad Hoc Committee would be more than proposals. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Balmer, to accept the recommendation of the Design Review Committee that the City Council approve the proposed awning for 110 College Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 88-219, Bk. 99, p. 219, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, ADDENDUM NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND METCALF & EDDY, INC., ALL IN CONNECTION WITH IOWA CITY'S WASTEWATER FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, Is by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 88-220, Bk. 99, p. 220, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF A PORTION OF MADISON STREET RIGHT -OF -NAY BETWEEN MARKET STREET AND BLOOMINGTON STREET and setting public hearing for 11/15. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 88-221, Bk. 99 CREATREQUESTING221, SPECIAL ED BY THE RESIGNAT ONOFTWO ATVACANCIES IELECTION LARGE COUN ILMEMBERSfor1/10/89• Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 88-222, Bk. 99, p. 222, AUTHORIZIACTION MORTGAGE NOTE WITHNMID-CITY EHOTELTASSOC ATESTO THERBAN - IOWAVELOPMENT CITY, THE EXECUTIONANT OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE EXPANSION OF THE IOWA CITY HOLIDAY INN, AND RELATED MATTERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 1, 1988 PAGE 5 99, p.Moved2 , by Ambrisco, seconded AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF QUIET yTITLE ACTIONRIN Bt RES. BLACK'S PARK ADDITION IN EXCHANGE FOR SEWER EASEMENT (Dr. and Mrs. Charles Skaugstad). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 88-224, Bk. 99, P. 224, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES, TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS, AND PERMANENT SEWER EASEMENTS FOR THE BENTON STREET SANITARY SEWER INTERCEPTOR PROJECT, ALL IN CONJUNCTION WITH IOWA CITY'S WASTEWATER FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, as amended. Staffinember Fosse requested that the exhibit attached to the resolution be amended to show a value adjustment for the Standard Station and Hartwig Motors. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to approve the amendment. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call vote on the amended resolution, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, that ORD. 88-3394, Bk. 29, p. 36, 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 LICENSED ESTABLISHMENTS, (3) BY REVEALING 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 SECTIONS 5-45 AND 5-49 THROUGH 5-52 RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF TEMPORARY OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS AND SEASONAL AND FOURTEEN - DAY LICENSES AND PERMITS, AND (6) BY INCORPORATING SECTIONS 5-39 THROUGH 5-52 INTO A NEW ARTICLE, ARTICLE III, ENTITLED "OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS AND SEASONAL FOURTEEN -DAY LICENSES AND PERMITS, be passed and adopted. Councilmember Larson stated his confusion on the retention of City dancing permits. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 88-225, Bk. 99, p. 225, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 87-239 AND PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR BEER PERMITS, WINE PERMITS, AND LIQUOR LICENSES, RELATING TO DANCING PERMITS. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz, McDonald, Ambrisco. Nays: Larson. Absent: None. Moved by Balmer, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 88-226, Bk. 99, p. 226, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR IOWA COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT ACCOUNT FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING CITY PARTICIPATION OF $50,000 FROM URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT REPAYMENTS FOR A NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 1, 1988 PAGE 6 Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 88-227, Bk. 99, p. 227, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAIL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Horowitz, to adjourn to executive session to discuss a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee organizations; as such discussion is exempted from the provisions of Chapter 21 according to Chapter 20.17(3). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session 9:50 P.M. L4 /'0K HN McDONALD, MAYOR ///an�s�,�J 7i. �On,✓ 14ARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Informal Council Session November I, 1988 Informal Council Session, November Chambers. Mayor John McDonald McDonald, Balmer, Larson, Courtney, Atkins, Helling, Boyle, Karr,Cain 570-1; Reel 88-57, Side 2, End -590. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: 1, 1988, 6:30 p.m., in the Council presiding. Councilmembers present: Horowitz, Ambrisco. Staff present: Tape-recorded Reel 88-58, Side 2, Reel 88-58, Side 2 Atkins stated a resolution was added to Council's agenda regarding filing an application to the State to receive a grant; Iowa City and ICAD representatives have been working with representatives from Central States Can Company regarding the possibility of Central States Can Company locating a manufacturing plant in Iowa City; and ICAD has received a Letter of Intent from Central States Can Company and Silgan Container Corporation of California. Atkins said the Letter of Intent spells out a number of obligations and contingencies and also indicates that Iowa City has been selected and a recommendation has been made to the respective board of directors of the companies to locate the manufacturing plant in Iowa. City. Atkins stated the company represents an $11 million investment and will locate at the BDI Industrial Park. Atkins said the resolutions would authorize filing of the application for a $300,000 forgivable loan and $50,000 local match in the form of a loan to be repaid to the City over a five year period. Atkins commended work done by Ray Huston, Patt Cain and Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company. McDonald stated this will be a tremendous benefit to our area. PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS: Reel 88-58, Side 2 A. Beagle stated the Planning & Zoning Commission will consider on November 3 its recommendation to Council concerning the proposed land use change and the applicant has requested expedited consideration. Horowitz asked if consideration has been given to potential for increased traffic and the traffic patterns. Beagle said area residents are not as much concerned about the project's design as they are concerned about traffic safety. Beagle said there have been major discussions regarding the proposed access out onto the highway and the traffic problems. Beagle said the Planning & Zoning Commission has prepared a proposal. Beagle explained a traffic study was completed last year by Jeff Davidson and City staff which indicated that currently North Dodge Street is experiencing relatively free traffic flow conditions. Beagle said that except for peak periods, side streets are moving quickly. Horowitz raised concerns about the traffic problems during peak periods. INFORMAL COUNCIL SESSION NOVEMBER 1, 1988 PAGE 2 B. C. D. See above item A. Beagle said the right-of-way was platted in 1911 and runs parallel to Dill Street. Beagle said the applicant, Dr. Jack Moyers, one of five abutting property owners, desired to construct an addition on the rear of his property and was constrained by setback limitations. Beagle explained that because of steep slopes in the right-of-way currently serves as a drainageway, there is not a likelihood the right-of-way would ever be improved to serve as a public street. Beagle said City staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission have recommended to approve the vacation. Courtney asked about an abutting property owner's concern about access. Boyle said the property can be sold subject to an easement for access and drainage. Beagle explained the access can be provided at the time of disposition. Larson questioned the objection by Marlene Perrin. Boyle explained she will need an easement to cross the right-of-way to enable use of her driveway and the abutting property owner is responsible for maintenance of the right-of-way. In response to Larson, Boyle said there will be no detriment to Perrin's property if the easement is obtained. Larson asked who would purchase the right- of-way. Beagle said all property owners abutting the right-of-way have agreed to purchase their frontage along the right-of-way. Larson and Boyle discussed the location of Perrin's property. Beagle said City staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend against the rezoning and Comp. Plan changes. On October 6, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended, on an affirmative motion, to deny the amendment by a vote of 1-6 (Clark voting in favor). Beagle reviewed the proposed expansion of the University of Iowa Credit Union. Beagle said the expansion would provide for relocating teller facilities and an additional 1,700 square feet of office space. Beagle said staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission objected to the proposed Comprehensive Plan change. Beagle said the present mixed land use and high density residential land use classification boundary was established to provide a suitable transition between two incompatible and conflicting land use classifications. Beagle explained if the City allowed the mixed land use associated with the CB -2 zone to extend over to Johnson Street, Z ;z9, INFORMAL COUNCIL SESSION NOVEMBER 1, 1988 PAGE 3 E. F. G. it would subject the residential to higher levels of intensity mixed land use classification. zoning, any use of the property established and development other could be experienced. See above Item D. neighborhood east of Johnson Street and activities associated with the Beagle noted that with the CB -2 as permitted in the zone could be than the drive-thru teller facility Beagle said the amendment would provide for where light manufacturing is allowed in the Intensive Commercial Zone and clarify that use can have an accessory use. In response to Horowitz, Boyle said the accessory use provision states that for commercial uses in the CI -I zone you may have the following accessory uses and there is no provision in the Code that allows any accessory uses for manufacturing uses in the CI -1 zone. Beagle said IDOT had cited Bill Boyd, owner of the Expresstop adjacent to the Highlander Inn on Highway 1 North, to relocate or remove the existing Phillips 66 sign which is adjacent to the Interstate; Boyd's application to the Board of Adjustment for a variance was defeated; and therefore, a request was made to amend the Sign Regulations to allow for one sign per property located within the Highway -Commercial zone. Beagle said the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended on a 3-2 vote approval of the proposed amendment and staff did not recommend approval of the amendment. Beagle said the applicant has requested expedited consideration. Courtney asked how much property is affected by the proposed amendment. Beagle said it primarily applies to Highway 1 North and I-80 interchange. In response to Courtney, Beagle said the amendment would not affect the Dubuque Street and 380/1-80 interchanges. Larson asked why Iowa City sign restrictions would not apply all along I-380. Beagle said I-380 south of I-80 is designated as South 218 and there are no parcels along South 218 zoned Highway - Commercial. Courtney noted that there may be airport restrictions relating to signs along South 218. In response to Horowitz, Beagle explained that Boyd was trying to indicate to interstate motorists that he does have a business and that his business is open. Larson said that in ten years there may be other properties affected by the proposed amendment. Z -fir INFORMAL COUNCIL SESSION NOVEMBER 1, 1988 PAGE 4 Beagle stated that the revised ordinance received by Council applies to the interior lots and it satisfies the intent of the ordinance if 150 actual feet is maintained between two signs. H. 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. (FIRST CONSIDERATION) See above Item G. COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 88-58, Side 2 1. Horowitz asked the City Manager to invite Loren Hershberger and Nagle Lumber to attend the Comprehensive Plan meeting. 2. Larson asked Traffic Engr. Brachtel. to study the intersection of Melrose and Grand regarding facilitating pedestrian traffic. Atkins said the intersection may justify a stop sign and Brachtel will prepare a report. 3. Horowitz said there was an article in the Des Moines Register about the Iowa State University Cooperative Extension Service $500,000 grant to support policy education in the State. Horowitz said she is interested in participating. Helling said he would obtain further information. Horowitz said Board and Commission members may also be interested. 4. Balmer referred Councilmembers to the October 26, 1988, memo from Roy Justis regarding BTC's decision regarding the non-profit organization to manage and operate cable channel 26. Balmer stated he agreed with Broadband Telecommunications direction as outlined in the memo. 5. Balmer referred Councilmembers to Public Works Director Schmadeke's 10/27 memo regarding the wastewater treatment project. Balmer asked if Iowa City is eligible to receive State and/or Federal funds. Atkins said the City spent money to have value engineering done; the value engineering identified the potential for cost savings in the overall project; and the value engineering now needs to be incorporated into the project. Atkins said it looks favorable to receive some funds. In response to Balmer, Atkins said the $65,000 will come out of the bond proceeds. (Agenda Item No. 14 - UDAG/Holiday Inn) Courtney asked for an explanation regarding this item. Atkins explained that the Holiday Inn is completing financing for their expansion project and a subordinate requirement was required for the $2.5 million in additional debt. Atkins said the UDAG loan agreement was also revised, changing the City's share from 25% to 18-1/2%. Thirdly, Atkins said a parking agreement was reassigned. In response to Larson, Atkins reviewed the City's involvement with the UDAG program. .77-08 INFORMAL COUNCIL SESSION NOVEMBER 1, 1988 PAGE 5 7. Horowitz noted that the Airport Commission passed a resolution to accept the grant offer from FAA without City Council consideration. Atkins said the Airport Commission is a separate and independent body and does not need Council action. Asst. City Attorney Boyle explained Council action is necessary to sell land. APPOINTMENTS: Parks 6 Recreation Commission 1. Karen Hradek 2. Todd Welk Human Rights Commission 1. Terry Powell 2. M.F. Mims 3. Jason Chen Board of Adjustment 1. Arleigh Clemens The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.