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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-02-10 Council minutesFY88 BUDGET DISCUSSION/INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING January 19, 1987 FY88 Bud et Discussion/Informal Council Meetin 5:30 P.M. at the Highlander nn, ayor m r sto press ung, Baker' Ambrisco, Strait, Zuber, Dickson, McDonald Courtney, Staff Present: St Atkins, Helling, Karr, Vitosh, O'Malley, Kimble, Moen. Tape-recording• 11-59" Reel 87-C1, Side 2, 1 -End; 87-C3, Side 1, 1 -End, Side p, Ambrisco stated the purpose of this meeting was for all COuncilmembers to discuss the City Manager's proposed FY88 budget. City Manager Atkins presented a sumnary of the critical with the budget and with long-term financial planningissues associated copies of the Citizens' Summar - 1987 , Atkins noted over 300 -86 pro osed Budget City of Iowa City. Atkins used the following overhead projection transparencies as a basis for discussion: FY88 BUDGET ISSUES OF UMBRELLA LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE. ,000 reserve fund to Atkins said this budget will have $1 million of coverage and a $400 tect the City against any liabilities, year's pro - USE OF SPECIAL RESERVE FUNDS TO MEET THE MAINTENANCE/OPERATIONAL NEEDS. Atkins referred to Councilmembers to page 10 of the Citizens' Summary, Atkins said the use of the Parkland Acquisition Fund, Recreational Facilities Fund and Perpetual Care Trust Fund will not place the City in any significant financial jeopardy, In response to Strait. Atkins stated that the Parkland Acquisition Fund will have a balance of an estimated $300,000 at the end of the current fiscal year. Atkins proposed monies used from the special re- serve funds be repaid over an estimated five year period, PURCHASE OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT IN FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM CURRENT REVENUES - Out of current revenues and Atkins said Atkinabouts$40,000red for Cthe cPurchasesto of the fire 'equipments will come Federal revenue sharing balance for the fire truck000Atkinsvproposed from the Cite begin a depreciation reserve in FY89 for fire apparatus, y NO BUILDINGS/FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED DUE TO AN INABILITY TO FUND. Atkins stated the City cannot afford any building/facility improvements, ADDITIONAL VOTED EXPENDITURES (POOLS) WHILE EXPERIENCING DECLINING REVENUE CAPACITY. Atkins explained $37,000 of General fund monies is currently budgeted for pool operating expenses in FY88 and $80,000 in FY89. GENERAL FUND RESERVES TOO LOW, JEOPARDIZE OUR ABILITY TO RESPOND TO A CRISIS OR OPPORTUNITY. Atkins said the City's General Fund position is too low. MINUTES FY88 BUDGET DISCUSSION/INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 1987 PAGE 2 SEVERE REDUCTIONS IN TRANSIT SERVICE AND FINANCIAL AID TO SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES - SERVICE REDUCTION IN LIBRARY HOURS. Atkins referred Council- imatereduc- tionsrareo$400e000s 13fordTran14 'sit, $65-$70,�000rfor social seryice tagencies, and $56,000 for Library services. REDUCE CAPITAL BOND INSURANCE CAPABILITY. Atkins said a $1.3 million bond issue is anticipated for the FY88 budget and debt service is 22% of the City's total levy (the limit is 25% of the total levy). NO TAX CAPACITY TO FUND SERVICE INCREASED PROPOSALS. Atkins said the City's current General tax rate is $7.1; State law imposes an $&I. limit.* Atkins noted the City had capital outlay at $1.3 million and service cuts of $550,000 and no new capital programs are planned.( Po T. Atkins aid the City re- ceived $170,000 in n1NSTATE Federal t transit operatingRAL Rassistance, s$300,000 from the Federal funds, andVe$340,000fofromhethe capital aMunicipal nce Assistance 7Program.anAtkiBG ns l of those programs c stated that alould be jeopardized by Congressional es. Cityns nis otigher of State regulation and/or legislative changes. cipated Strait asked Ambrisco for comments regarding the City's insurance coverage. Ambrisco said he Cty's ces and internal saf tytmeasuires, havePbeen nbeneficial totation of sthe cityemeoAmbrisco msaid the losses. liAmbrisdolsaidstheeCity's lbonding capacity ec uld beoj opardizedrgif liability limits are not sufficient. Ambrisco noted the lack of liability coverage is cyclical and things are being done to mitigate the problems. In be at rrowed frome ethnParkland Acquisition Fund would obe repaidundera fivenyearorepay- ment schedule. be a farest tasedok75 Ccents 1 i Atkins said staff discussion prepare about transit information about the impact of raising transit fares to 75 cents. Ambrisco stated ridershisai p on Citythepbuses declined dty Of iby 15%itwo tm nsit fonths an res should be McDonald final decisions about the transit systems are made. ASSESSES ION Atkins growth reviewed evin e e dCPI valuations on same eyearsts lAtkinshrsaid the 6cplm grew t ared to greater rate than the assessed valuation during many of the years. Atkins raisedner ss that with toraiserevenues. aeaininflation, expenditures will out- thec -t MINUTES FY88 BUDGET DISCUSSION/INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 1987 PAGE 3 WOULD MAXIMUM PROPERTY TAX LEVY PROVIDE SUFFICIENT FUNDING TO MEET ALL BUDGET REQUESTS? Atkins stated if levies were increased to the maximum in FY88, residential property tax would increase 32 percent and all budget requests would still not be funded. GENERAL FUND Atkins presented an overview for the General Fund, including budgets, person- nel, commodities, service charges, capital outlay, transfers and contingency. Atkins explained the major increases in capital outlay is due to fire equip- ment, park projects and police cars. CITY EMPLOYEES Atkins said City employees make major contributions to the area's economy. PROPERTY TAX Atkins said a homeowner would pay an additional $63 in property taxes in FY88, based on an average residential home valued at $68,450. AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Atkins used a comparison of assessed valuation and City taxes to demonstrate taxes as a percentage of valuation/wealth. Atkins said that taxes as a percentage of valuation has not changed dramatically over the years. PORTION OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME Atkins said the chart demonstrates the portion of a person's income that is devoted to the purchase of City services has not dramatically changed over the years. Zuber noted additional fees charged by the City such as for water and sewer are additional burden on a household income. In response to Strait, Atkins said the impact on a person living on a fixed income should not have changed dramatically because the cost -of -living increases to social security are nearly the same as the increases in the CPI over those years. FY88 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Atkins presented a chart demonstrating FY88 project costs and FY88 GO bond issues for the FY88 CIP. AID TO AGENCIES McDonald raised concerns about reducing the aid to agencies as proposed by the City Manager. Zuber stated not all of the human service agencies should be cut by 40 percent and agencies should not be treated equally. Atkins stated an additional $70,000 would be needed to raise the aid to agencies allocations to meet the FY87 funding level. Courtney noted that some of the agencies received other funding contingent on the amount of funding received MINUTES FY88 BUDGET DISCUSSION/INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 1987 PAGE 4 from the City. McDonald stated joint human service funding hearings have improved the process to determine funding levels by City, County and United Way. McDonald stated the aid to agencies should be at least maintained at the same level of funding as last year. In response to Ambrisco, McDonald stated the City has funded the majority of the agencies since 1977. Council agreed the FY88 appropriation for the aid to agencies budget should be estab- lished at the FY87 amount, $189,509. Zuber referred to the FY88 Budget Issues Chart and stated that "service reduction in library hours sou no a inc u ed because Council did not take any action on that issue. Courtney inquired about the proposed recreation facilities capital programs expenditure. Atkins said the items are capital expenditures. Courtney stated items such as picnic tables and playground equipment will eventually need to be replaced. In response to Courtney, Vitosh explained funds for those types of expenditures have not been allocated on an annual basis. Courtney in- quired about Council's policy regarding the use of the Parkland Acquisition Fund. Courtney stated Council should discuss the use of that fund if changes are made. Council and staff discussed the use of the hotel/motel tax. Vitosh said it is recommended that the Parkland Acquisition Fund provide $90,000 for park items and the Recreational Facilities Fund provide $58,500 for the Recreation Center programs. In response to Courtney, Vitosh said that $90,000 is not part of the 15 percent allocation from the hotel/motel tax. Vitosh explained the Parkland Acquisition Fund is larger than the Recrea- tional Facilities Fund because the sales proceeds from Central Junior High School land and Elm Grove Park was put in the Parkland Acquisition Fund. Vitosh said a portion of the proceeds from the hotel/motel tax is put into the Parkland Acquisition Fund. McDonald explained Council has decided to put 10% of the hotel/motel tax allocations into the Parkland Acquisition Fund. Baker noted the proposed FY88 budget does not include a transfer of $10,000 from the General Fund to the Parkland Acquisition Fund. In response to Baker, Atkins said a multi-year capital plan for parks and recreation has not been developed and the proposed use of reserve funds for capital expenditures is a one-time expenditure. Baker referred to page 20 of the proposed CIP and stated it is proposed to use monies available in the parkland acquisition reserve for the FY89 Scott Boulevard project. Vitosh said Parks and Recreation Division has discussed using the Parkland Acquisi- tion Fund for development of parkland. Baker said the Council needs to discuss any changes in the parkland acquisition reserve policy. McDonald said it is not a major shift in policy to use monies from the Parkland Acqui- sition Fund for a one-time expenditure. Vitosh stated there needs to be an ongoing program for maintenance and replacement of park and recreation equip- ment. In response to McDonald, Vitosh stated $20,000 of the hotel/motel tax annual revenues are put into the Parkland Acquisition Fund. Melling said Council had not intended to use the Recreational Facilities Fund for expenses in the park, but to use the fund for construction of recreation facilities, espe- cially a swimming pool. Council agreed to the City Manager's recommendation to use the Parkland Acquisition Fund to provide $90,000 and the Recreational K MINUTES FY88 BUDGET DISCUSSION/INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 1987 PAGE 5 Facilities Fund to provide $58,500 to fund various capital programs on a one-time basis only. Atkins stated a memorandum related to budget policies established by Council will be prepared upon adoption of the budget. Baker inquired about the proposed purchase of fire equipment. Atkins stated information regarding the purchase of fire equipment is located on page eight of the Citizen's Summary. Strait asked what happens to appropriated monies that are unspent because of the City's receiving lower than anticipated bids. Vitosh stated it is being proposed to use Federal Revenue Sharing monies for the purchase of fire equipment and unspent monies would be reallocated to the Federal Revenue Sharing fund. Atkins said the money could then be reappro- priated. Council discussed purchasing used fire equipment and renovating existing fire equipment. In response to Baker, Atkins said there was $450,000 in the Federal Revenue Sharing account. Atkins explained the Gen- eral Fund will be used for the other $40,000 of fire equipment expenditures. Baker asked what is meant by decertification. Atkins said the ladder trucks must be annually certified, the 1948 truck is no longer able to pass certifi- cation requirements, and the 1971 truck needs a new drive train. Ambrisco noted that if fire equipment is not certified to satisfy the Underwriter's Laboratory, a change in the City's fire rate may occur. Baker suggested asking Coralville to contribute to the cost of a new fire truck. Atkins stated he will contact Coralville regarding future plans to purchase fire equipment. Vitosh said a replacement schedule has been prepared for fire equipment and the rehabilitation of the 1971 truck is scheduled for FY89. Baker asked when the proposed changes in transit will be discussed. Atkins said discussion with boards and commission is scheduled for Monday, January 26. Baker asked that a representative from the Airport Commission attend Monday's meeting. In response to McDonald, Atkins stated information can be prepared on the effect of 60 cents to 75 cents transit fare. Atkins explained insurance costs were assigned to transit to show an accurate cost of the expense of operating transit. Vitosh said insurance costs were assigned to departments in the Enterprise Fund: parking, sewer, water, landfill and the Airport. Courtney asked why the transit levy has not been raised to the limit. McDonald explained Council established a six percent maximum tax increase. Atkins said there remains $60,000 worth of additional levying capacity. Baker asked what savings have occurred by assigning maintenance costs from the Equipment Division into the Transit Division. Atkins said the equipment maintenance was reduced to $550,000 and a formal cost accounting system will be established to accurately identify all costs. Vitosh said the actual cost of maintaining buses would be billed to Transit. Vitosh said this year Transit will add three buses and get rid of five old buses and next year obtain three buses and eliminate five more buses. Atkins said 27 buses are needed to maintain the transit schedules. Melling said a minimum number of buses are needed to keep up the preventive maintenance programs on the buses. Strait inquired about the reduction of Transit personnel. Atkins said the reduction of nine full-time equivalent positions is proposed and the City would meet with AFSCME representatives to determine how those positions would be eliminated. Atkins stated that he will prepare information about service reductions in programs proposed by Council members. Zuber suggested that if -7 MINUTES FY88 BUDGET DISCUSSION/INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 19, 1987 PAGE 6 a Council member wants to make an addition to the budget, that Council member should also propose a way to fund that addition. Baker asked when Council will discuss additional sources of revenue. Atkins said Council should seek input from a citizens' advisory group regarding implementation of various means to raise additional revenues. McDonald said a citizens' group should be established now. Ambrisco asked Council members to submit names for the citizens' group and stated Council will appoint the Committee. Zuber in- reviewedabout and recommendationsswill dubesmmad eitios said l the fee eschedules will be the next fiscal year . Baker suggested contacting area legislators to discuss local tax options. Ambrisco stated he is meeting with area legislators tomor- row at a legislative conference. Courtney stated the City Clerk request for audio equipment should be given consideration. Karr stated preliminary estimates of $7,500 for the audio equipment have been received; the taping of Council meetings is required by law; and better equipment would improve record-keeping. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. I I Informal Council Discussion January 26, 1987 Informal Council Discussion: January 26, 1987, at 7:25 P.M. in the Coun- cil—Chambers at the Iowa City Civic Center. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presid- ing. Council Present: Strait, Zuber, Baker, Ambrisco, Dickson, Courtney, McDonald. Staff Present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Vitosh, Donner, Zehr, lm ger e, gs, Meisel, Penney, O'Malley, Shaffer, Beagle, Trueblood, Smith. Tape recorded: Reel 87-C4, Side 2, 15 -End; Reel 87-05, Side 1, 1 -End, S1 a 2'3 — , I—End; Reel 87-C6, Side 1, i -End, Side 2, 1-243. ADDITIONS TO THE CONSENT CALENDAR: Reel 87-C4, Side 2 Council agreed to add the following items to the Consent Calendar: Serpico Pizza - Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales Claret & Friends - Class E Liquor License PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS: Reel 87-C4, Side 2 A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 10 1987, ON AN ORDINANCE TO _ ._ .... _. --- U.- .,._.. riannuiy anu coning LOmmlSSlon recomnended unanimously to approve the rezoning from ID -RS to RR -1. Beagle explained that after final plat approval in July, 1986, it was assumed the lots were within the RR zone and this ordinance would correct the zoning boundary to conform to that plat. B. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FE C. -y — ., uu u .nic riannnig anu coning LOmMlsslon unanimously recommended approval of the request to rezone PDH -8 to RS -8 and the applicant has requested expedited consideration of this ordinance. running ano toning Commission held --our pub c d scussions concerning the designation of the OHP zone. Beagle explained the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the district initially recommended for approval by the Historic Preservation Commission including addi- tions on North Dubuque Street and at the north end of Johnson Street be approved, and on December 18, 1986, recommended that the. area south of Church Street be approved, including two lots at the southwest corner of Davenport and Dubuque streets and a two block square area south of Church Street and east of Gilbert Street. Beagle noted Council recently received an official letter of endorsement from the Iowa Office of Historic Preservation, a letter from the Pepper family favoring the district formation, and a letter opposing the district `1 Informal Council Discussion January 26, 1987 Page 2 formation from the Yocum family. In response to Ambrisco, Karr said the City Clerk's office has received additional correspondence. Beagle presented overhead projector transparency maps of the proposed North Side Residential Historic District and discussed the district bounda- ries with Council. In response to Council, Margaret Nowysz said the University of Iowa President's house has not been included in any of the plans because it is on University of Iowa property and the Preucil School has Czechoslovakian history and would be more appropriate included with geographic area. Beagle stated the property and three structures located at the northwest corner of Church and Dubuque streets and owned by Lutheran Campus Ministries was included in the district formation with the stipulation that if property is ever acquired by the University of Iowa and converted to another use, at that time the property would be considered for rezoning to the "P" designation and also for exclusion from the North Side Residential Historic District. D. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF DEAN OAKES WOODS ADDITION. Beagle said the revised plat consists of only four lots an a ots have limited access to Amhurst Street. Beagle said all deficiencies and discrepancies listed in the memorandum to the Planning and Zoning Commission have been resolved. E. RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 1983 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDA sion oo under const eration- an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan which would change the designation from Industrial to Intensive Can- mercial. A motion to approve the proposed amendment failed for lack of a second. Staff had recommended against the Comprehensive Plan amendment. ORDINANCE TO REZONE A 13.83 ACRE SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS 51KhtS auuln INDUSTRIAL PARK FROM I-1 TO CI -1. —Beagle reported the Panning an Zoning recorrFnended denialof proposed rezoning from I-1 to CI -1. Beagle said the Planning and Zoning Commission members felt the appli- cant did not cite any compelling reasons to change the classification of the subdivision; the established character of the area is indus- trial; and changing to CI -1 could adversely affect the entryway into Iowa City. Beagle said the Airport Commission also recommends denial of this request. Beagle stated the Comprehensive Plan clearly recog- nizes the area between Highway 218 and the Iowa River for industrial development and it was deemed by staff that alterations to CI -1 would be in conflict with Comprehensive Plan policies. Timmins said it is advisable to amend the plan, item E, before considering this ordi- nance. Zuber said the change to CI -1 would not deteriorate the area and development may increase employment and the tax base. McDonald said it is Council policy that if Council disagrees with the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation, the Council would meet with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss the issue. McDonald pro- posed that Council defer action on items E and F and schedule a meet- ing with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Baker suggested Council discuss with the Planning and Zoning Commission an amendment to allow- Informal Council Discussion January 25, 1987 Page 3 able uses in the Industrial zone. In response to Zuber, Commission Chairperson Joe Tiffany stated the Airport supported staff recommendation because of the lesser density Airport Currently exists and the propertyP commission the FAA funds. Timmins said thclear zoneregulations may Y that uses that are allowed b igible for Purchase with i of reverse condemnation because of the clear zone regulation prohibit Y I-1 zoning and the City could receive claims l suggested that a memo be prepared for Council regarding legal issues related to this resolution. Tissues ordinance and schedule a Council agreed to defer action on the Commission, discussion with the Planning and Zoning G. ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED a ounct AT 401 SOUTH GILBERT STREET FROM �• tscusston. COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME: I. Item No. 16 Reel 87-C4, Side 2 Ambrisco noted correspondence was received from Assistant City Attorney Dick Boyle regarding the definition of eligible elector. i Boyle stated the Charter Review Co State Statute. mission used wording to conform to APPOINTMENTS - Broadband Telecommunications: Reel 87-C4, Side 2 1. Daniel Hall 2. Roy Justice Jr, CCN: i I. Karen 2. Anne Rawland Historic Preservation: 1. Margaret Nowysz 2. Steve Vanderwoude Mayor's Youth: I. James Buxton 2. Robert Lehnertz Senior Center: I• John Bock Housing Commission: I• Al Hulse Informal Council Discussion January 26, 1987 Page 4 Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment: I. John Ruyle BOARD AND COMMISSION INPUT REGARDING FY88 BUDGET: AIRPORT COMMISSIONReel 87-C4, Side c . Baker requested information regarding negotiations Ti a it or s fixed -based operator. Tiffany stated specific details of those negotiationsort nwith�tthe on CFBOrcannot be made public at this time and the Airport and FBO have agreed to extend their current contract. Baker stated the Airport should consider collect- ing landing fees. Tiffany said landing fees would be difficult to collect and landing fees are not this .time. being discussed with the fixed -based operator at i HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION. addPat Farrant spoke in support of the request for itional half-time position to support the Civil Rights Specialist. i Farrant said that without the additional staff, outreach programs such as cable programs be limited. , newsletter, and housing audit follow-ups, will need to LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, Charles Drum, President of the Iowa City Library Board of Trustees, stated the Library Board of Trustees and staff are ready to work with City Council and Citizens Committee to find solu- tions that would allow the Library and other primary City functions to give the city the services it needs. Baker said the public should uns to stand that the City Council is increasing the Library budget by $50,000. Baker asked where the $200,000 services and contract monies come from. Eggers stated two-thirds of that money is received from County contract Iowcand the remainder obtained from the collection of fines and sales of book ontributions is machines. than other noted communities in Iowaent Bof akerraskedywhat work is not currently being done. Eggers stated that'a major portion of the Library request is for technicalls services to select, order, catalog, Process, mend and withdrawal materiaand permanent employees are needed to train and supervise temporary employees and also do higher skilled Jobs. Baker asked if there were any substantial increases in new services in offered by the Library. Eggers stated there has been substantial growth m areasual Lab oid not f servicesrrelating toit In the oldhoursarof operation. Baker asked if the Library Board of Trustees has discussed Library staff pay freeze. Drum stated the Library's greatest asset is the library staff and he would not like to consider a pay freeze. Zuber stated emoee increses from 181 to1986fand rthese increases wereo accompli heLirard byplincreasingathe part-time salary budget from $64,500 to $119,000 and the temporary budget from $31,000 to $91,000. Zuber said there are 37.34 full-time. equivalent Positions paid by the Iowa City Public Library. Zuber noted that in 1981 volunteers' hourly production was equivalent to 3.9 full-time employees and in 1987 equivalent to 3.88 full-time employees. Zuber stated informa- tion regarding the number of personnel was received from the Library's annual report. Eggers stated the Library has increased the number of temporary employees and the Library needs two and one-half positions in Informal Council Discussion January 26, 1987 Page 5 addition to the temporary positions. Eggers stated volunteer hours in 1981 were high because a large number of volunteers were used to move the library that year. Zuber stated that if the audio visual services were eliminated from the library usage at the library would show a decrease. Zuber said all of the library use increase has come from the use of audio visual services and stated Council is being blamed for he - vey closing other brary. Baker said Council previously requested a sur osing theLiLi- ies regarding what fees were being charged for lib stated the Library Board of Trustees is oppose rary services. Drum d to fees in general. Baker and Drum discussed additional revenue sources for the Library and reduc- tion in services, In response to Ambrisco, Eggers and Drum stated the library would not close as currently proposed if Council funds the person- nel budget request. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION. ecrea ton Bill Steinbrech, Chair of the Parks and onmtsston, s a e Parks and Recreation Commission endorses the use of special reserve funds as recommended if there is a systematic plan to replace those funds; hopes funding in the five-year CIP remains scheduled as identified; and has identified the proposed parks and recrea- tion complex to be built in conjunction with the new sewage facility as a top priority item, that proposed fee Steinbrech asked treatment increases remain minor. Steinbrech stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission supports the 50/50 tree replacement program. there needs to be an ongoing program for tree and shrubbery Steinbrech saidreplacement in the Central Business District. In response to Baker, Steinbrech said 50 percent of the hotel/motel tax is being allocated to the recreation facreplacement i Design and Revi ewtComnittee Parkland suppo supportsAcquisition conpleFund. te replenishment, henthat neces- sary, of trees and shrubs in the downtown plaza area. COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS. Karen Kubby, Chairperson of CCN, encouraged Counci_17 o llo acate the necessary additional $70,000 to Aid -to -Agencies; to continue the Shared Housing Program; and to keep transit cuts and increases in fares to a minimum. SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION. Mike Kattchouncee, Chair of the Senior Center onm ss on, urge inat to consider a request to extend the half-time Senior Center Coordinator position to full-time and to purchase an addi- is increasing chairs at #50 each. Kattchee stated that the Senior Center use operation.sinKattchee tasked rCouncils are a toiconsider ortant reducin the the Senior Center roosed $1 Straifor t,e Atkins saide use of thethe Ctity doesenot have Senor Centr anylot us ble chairs available for E5. In response to Senior Center use. Kattchee noted that on February 9th, Senior Center thefSen orand o entero half-time members wvolunill teernp sitionl. wiStraitsuggestedth an regarding tha g Meisel contact Russ Proffitt, Heritage Agency on Aging, money to purchase chairs for the Senior Center. to obtain grant 71 Informal Council Discussion January 26, 1987 Page 6 CORALVILLE FIRE EQUIPMENT PURCHASE DISCUSSION. In response to Baker, Kattchee explained Coralville has set aside $340,000 for the purchase of a new ladder truck at this time. Kattchee noted Coralville has an agreement with East/West Lucas Township for providing primary fire protection. (See later budget discussion.) BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. Bill Terry, Chairperson, said the following programs will not be implemented, developed or utilized because of limited funds: 1) staff upgrade under expanded service levels; 2) institutional network development; 3) financial audit of Heritage Communications; 4) technological development; and 5) technical inspection of cable system. Terry stated it may be possible to obtain additional revenues from line item 8160 - professional services and a chargeback system to other departments. FY88 BUDGET ISSUES: Reel 87-05, Side 2 Atkins referred Council to his handout Council Budget Discussion Policy Issues FY88. McDonald asked if any additional meetings to discuss the uu gb�TT-be scheduled. Atkins said Council must make its tax levy and spending limits known to the City by February 6 so the City can set a public hearing for February 24 on February 10. Vitosh explained the total expenditures, total receipts and tax levies will be published; tax levy and total expenditures cannot be increased after it has been published in the newspaper without going through a second publication and second public hearing process; and Council can decrease the tax levy and total expendi- ture without the second process. Vitosh said Council is scheduled to set public hearing on February 10th, hold public hearing on February 24th, and approve the budget on March 10th. Vitosh said amendments can be made to the budget on March 10th but Council cannot increase the tax levy or total expenditures at that time without a second publication and public hearing process. The City Council and staff discussed the following policy is- sues: FIRE DEPARTMENT LADDER TRUCK. Fire Chief Donner said Iowa City needs a ladder truck; Coralville is planning to purchase a ladder truck; and the Coralville Fire Chief has expressed an interest in mutually serving each other's community in a backup capacity. Donner stated Coralville is not interested in purchasing Iowa City's 1971 truck. Donner said he has discussed with the Coralville Fire Chief sharing fire apparatus. Donner explained the Iowa City needs would be served best by buying a replacement ladder truck and selling the 1971 truck. The 1971 truck's re -sale value is enhanced because its aerial portion has been certified. Donner contin- ues to research the potential re -sale value of the department's 1948 ladder truck. (See previous discussion.) AUDIO SYSTEM FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS Karr said that informal bids indicated a rep acemen au o system or Council Chambers would cost about $7,500 , but could exceed $10,000. Council agreed to proceed with $7,500. USE OF SPECIAL RESERVE FUNDS FOR OPERATIONAL PURPOSES. Council agreed to use special purpose reserve funds for opera lona purposes with the funds to be used only in FY88 and with a five-year repayment schedule. Informal Council Discussion January 26, 1987 page 7 DISCUSSION OF NEW REVENUE JUUKbW n1 I-—- "--- In response o ney, Vi os explained a new parking meters would e our added in the area of east side University of Iowa dorms, east of the Civic Center and north of Mercy Hospital• parking noted tthoseecarssmightof tbe Civic Center is used for all -day p 9 forced further east. Atkins noted that these additions would add approxi- mately $50,000. Courtney stated he is against the meters east of the Civic Center. Vitosh stated a map of the exact recommendations with copies of the expanded service level requests will be provided to Council. Zuber noted that the recommended parking north of Mercy would undercut but would Inrcresponse to sCourtney, Atkins bexplained provide turnover businesslicenses would raise revenue, provide review of code enforcement, and provide an excel- lent informational database. Timmins added that most major cities in Iowa have business licenses. Council directed Atkins to provide more informa- tion on those licenses. In response to Courtney, Atkins said the IRB fees could be set at one percent with the fee waived for IRB's of less than $1 million. Council directed Atkins to provide more information. In re- sponse to McDonald, Atkins said that to put a local option tax on the sal in Auust. November balnone ofotheiadditionala feesoha have been figured pinto the budget. Atkins Irespoolice Officers 'tkins said wili not haveat under to respond he new to every Holiday towing icker and coo ntract,, p this could add the equivalent of one-quarter position of a police offi- cer's time. DISCUSSION OF CITIZENS' COMMITTEE TO STUDY REVENUES. lambrisco suggested a e omni ee consis o persons and consider the wheel tax and sales tax. Atkins stated he will prepare a charge for the Committee based relief. Council oagreedwthat axgood listsales oftax candidatesdeisprbey f theand tax ingmade already and ad will alert other persons who may be interested in serving on the Committee. TRANSIT BUDGET. Baker suggested stabilizing the transit system for one or wo years to reduce the frustration of constant changes. Atkins stated he will develop the cost of all options discussed including use of the one-hour mid-day schedule during the University's schedule. In response to McDonald, Vitosh said that if the transit levy is raised to its maxi- mum, property taxes would be further increased by 0.6 percent, totaling 11.9% increase. Council agreed to meet Tuesday, February 3, at 5:00 P.M. to further the Ft rucouncil general Pthat roject Hard Times should becontinued but nocharged tothefunds. Aar-TagencEeeEshouldUbeldeferredtuntilntheocrecommendationsgare received from the Iowa City/Johnson County United Way Joint Subcommittee. It'oCRncrease theLANDFILL landfillARGE FROM $7-75 TO $8.00 PER charge from $7.75 to $8.00 perTON. ton Council agreed ■ Informal Council Discussion January 26, 1987 Page 8 INCREASING RESIDENTIAL REFUSE COLLECTION FEE FROM $4.30 TO $4.50 PER MONTH. Council agreed to raise the residential refuse collection fee from $4.30 to $4.50 per month. TREE REPLACEMENT/NEW INSTALLATION. Council deferred decision on the tree ep racemen an new a a ins ion proposal. HUMAN SERVICE COORDINATOR FUNDING. Atkins noted the Human Service Coordi- na or pose ion is un one- a from CDBG and one -from General Fund - contrary to CCN recommendation. HOTEL/MOTEL TAX. Vitosh noted that Council should be aware that 10% of a_e_T0Te_T7ffi­0YeT tax has been going to the Parkland Acquisition Reserve Fund and 15% has been going to the Recreational Facilities Reserve and that funds from the hotel/motel tax was allocated to pool operation ex- penses this year. JOINT POOL NEGOTIATIONS. Regarding joint pool negotiations, Courtney s a et y an c oo District are closer to an agreement. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m. m1 OFFICIAL COUCIL ACTIaG - 1/27/87 & claaims�s P�olishirg the following proceedings calendar » Sal Cumulative cost for this Iae City Council, ication is $ at the Civic Center1• �'' 1/27 830 P.M. i Counci3r�Civic %yor Anbrisco Presiding, Dickson, Strait, zuberkbrisco, CourtV Moved and Absent: Baker ' recmnerdations in that the followi g item o' aPProved, and/or adopted Consent a l deed• be received, Approval Of Official council Actions of One regular meeting of 1/13/87 and special meeting Of 1/19/87, as polished, Subject to correction, as tfinutes of ad boards City Clerk. Bd. of Trustees -12/18/86, i/ 4/87 P&Z Library 12/18/86; u-ces Conservation Conn. -12/8/86 Ada T lec �' - 11/18/86; Bd. of Airpo Riverfront Cama. - 1/7/8 rt CM' - 12/18/86; Permit lotions and Aesolutions: Class E 323 Wlit Sunday Sales for QuikTrip• #609 rgtun, Class C Beer penmt Sunday Sales for Sextons' Cash & Carty Market 1331 Muscatine A , Avenue Liquor License refund for llavard Johnson's Restaurant, t" Dodge Street. Class I Glvnts C LiQS. License and Way Sales for Lic�se and SClinton Street. Class C Liquor Suday Sales for Givanni's Italian D9 E. College• Class C Liquor License aY Street. LiSales forWon' License se anes, 118 E. "ington , VMight Street, Class C Liquor refund far Lemy's122 License and SUday Sales for Ile Airliner 22 Liquor License 22 S. Clinton Street. RES -S. r L APPROVING A DANCING PER4If. Class E for Claret & Friends, 323 E. Market Street. Class B Beer permit a, Sudsy Street, forSerpico Pizza, 18 South Clinton Motions: PWcving taxicab stand for City/Yellow Cab in front ofa Wilsm Sporting Goods on College Street. A ments in the anoint ofPPrOving disburse - $2,678,069.66 for i/the �F Of1211 Direcctto 12/31/86, as by Resolutions: subject to audit �� FOR TlE TRAFFIC SIRIZA ICNM OF le 87-12, Tlf Wg2K IGI- 8713, ACCEPT INT � IM�CTI N. MWS MMM FOR TY'NN� FOR l}f ST()fNl CAE LOIS 23 thru 36 43 SUBDIVISION for PARf 3 CAE SUBDIVISION, FARE 4, LOf3 120 ttrud123. TY, Official Actions January 27, 1987 Page 2 Correspondence: Iva Department of Trans- portation regarding a bridge deck repair pro- ject. Letters supporting fading of Elderly Services from: Julie Koskovich & Mary Engelhardt; Lois & Himie Voanan; Kay Seery; W Maxwell; Elizabeth Erickson; Mae Driscoll. The Mayor declared the notion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for 2/10/87, on an ordinance to rezone certain lots in SouUaest Estates Subdivision, Part 2, from M -RS to R11-1. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Magid and seconded to set a public hearing for 2/10/07 on an ordinance to rezone Lots 94 and 95 of Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part 2, from PCH -8 to RS -8. i The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance desig- nating the North Side Residential Area an Historic Preservation Overlay (01P) Zone. The following people appeared: Mark Rettig, atty. for Sigma Chi Fraternity; George McCormick, 230 Fairchild; Margaret Navysz, Historic Preservation Commission; Pat Eckhardt, 514 N. Lim; Linda Bielfeldt, also spokesperson for Lutheran Campus Ministry; David Pepper, 613 N. Van Burch; Iva Hillenan, 411 S. Submit; Mike Lewis Beck, 417 Br wh Street; Pat McCormick, 230 Fairchild; Ceclia Ridgeway, 409 Down; Judy Miller, 316 E. Church; Frank Mkgner, 1025 Woodlawh; Tan Scott, 419 E. Fairchild and ! Chairperson of Planning & Zoning; Imogene Rhhvit, 420 N. Clinton; Stanley Good, 114 E. Fairchild; Alec Kern; Pastor Bill Eckhardt, 514 N. Lim; Lowell Brardt, 024 N. Gilbert; Corinne Suter, 609 Brown; John Fitzpatrick, 721 N. Linn; Staffinerber Barry Beagle. Moved and seconded to accept the following correspondence: Petition of support fmn 367 resi- dents; Lloyd & Marilyn Hedges; Dr. George McCormick; Iva Hillman; David Rust; Duane and Elizabeth Moans; Robert Crane; Corinne Suter; Dr. Ted Fritschel, Lutheran Campo Council; Miriam Yong; Dennis Bielfeldt; Loren Hickerson; Albert Soucek; Oscar & Florence Fernandez; M.S. George; Robert Alexander; Jan Dull; Dale Arlo Yocum; Mary Rouse; John Zug; The Officer; Family; 8 . Carol Ulch, State Historical Judy Houghton; Loren & Elim Hickerson; Mark Hamer; Michael Hurt; Mari firth; Agnes Kuhn; David & Jean Schaal; Once Glasgow; Florence Glasgow; and Mark Rettig, rep. Sigma Chi Fraternity. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seceded to adopt RFS. 87-14, APPROV- ING TRE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT (F DEAN O4KE3 WOODS ADDITION. i; i 1 i Official Actions January 27, 1987 Page 3 Moved and seconded to defer Until 2/10/87 a resolution to amond the 1983 CaVehehsive Plan 1pdate to change the land use classification of Strth South Industrial Park frau Industrial to Intensive CamErcial and an ordinance to rezone a 13.83 acre subdivision known as Streb South Irdus- trial Park from I-1 to CI -1. The %yor declared the motion carried. Moved and seceded to adopt ORD. 87-3309, F€ OrE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 S. GILBERT STREET FlT71 CC -2 TO CB -2. Leonard Yeggy, 840 St. Anne Dr., appeared re use of an incinerator at the City landfill and pesticide spraying. The Mayor announced one vacancy for an unexpired tens ending 1/1/89 on the Parks and Recreation Canoission: This appoinbneht will be made at the 3/10/87 meeting of the City Council. Moved and seceded to peke the following City Council appointments: John Ruyle, 351 Hutchinson, to the Johnson Canty/Iove City Airport Zoning Bd. of Adjushnent for a five-year tens ending 2/25/92; Ray Justis, Jr., 1513 Brookwood Drive, and Daniel Hall, 1232 Teg Drive, for three-year terms ending 3/13/90 on the Broadband Telcmm. Canon.; re -appoint Karen Kubby, 1001 Friendly, and Arne Ravlard, 839 Roosevelt, for three-year terms ending 3/1/90 on the Carmittee on Cmmunity, Needs; reappoint Margaret Nxysz, 1025 River Street, and Steven Vardeibude, 730 N. Van Buren, for three-year tens ending 3/29/90 on the Historic Preservation C.omdssion; Al Hulse, 711 Woodside Drive, for an unexpired term ending 5/1/88 on the Housing Cmmission; Janes Buxton, 2125 Hollywood, and Robert Lehnertz, 6 Forest Glenms , far three-year teroiling 3/21/90 on the tayor's Youth Bnployrnent BI.; Join Bak, 2919 Eastvmd Drive, for an unexpired term ending 12/31/88 on the Sr. Cents Canmission. The Mayor declared the motion carried. had =sat to Heritage reported that an application Agency on Aging for fund- ing of stacking chairs for the Senior Center. The Mayor reminded citizens that the Council is advert tisirg for applicants for the citizens cmmittee to study city revenues and encouraged participation. The recanendation of the Riverfront omission rated as folla+sx In accordance with the goal of the Riverfront Cminission to trprove vistas of the Iom River and in continued support of the Urban Enviromnaht Ad Hoc Cmmittee's recamedation to enhance the entranceways to the City, the Riverfront Cxranission recomneds to Cancil that I) the trun- cated trees in the airport flight path between S. Official Actions JanuPage ry 27, 1967 Riverside Drive and the Iova River he r ed and ')etscrub brush and scrub trees along the�Iowa Riva south of the Transit Center to Connercial Pbad be selectively trimned back or renwed. Moved and seconded nrnt to approve a tentative agree - Federation an the City of Iowa City and the American tion of State, County and Mmicipal Employees, Local 1183. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to approve a tentative agree - It bebem Associa O CProfessi al City ghters IAFFthe looz y Local #610. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RIS. 81-15, AUTHOR- IZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN PH) TIE CITY CLERK 10 ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH BLACK 8 VEATCH FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DMIDVDENTS TD THE WATER TREAT ENT i FACILITY CONTROL SySo Moved and seconded to adopt FES. 87-16, APPROV- ING PR�PO ED DESIGN PIANS FOR TIE PLAZA MINI -PARC I PdD AIDHORIZING PREPARATION OF DETAILED PIANS APD SPECIFICATIORS. Moved and seconded to adopt. CES. 87-17, A(fHCR- IZE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CITY PARK AID EXECUTION Of A MG M OF L" ERSTANDING WITH WVDICARE, INC, FON D:VE'"EN' IF TIE PARK ON A PORTION OF VACATED CUM STREETS. RIGHT-OF-WAY �IWEEN LIMN TVD Moved and seconded to adopt. RES. 87-18, 7NBHpI_ RIAN NG TIE fAYCR To SION AND TIE CITY CLERK TD ATTEST AG36N R AMEDING TIE SEPTEMBER 1, 19% Ate_ WMW � THE CITY OF IOWA CITY X) HOLIDAY Moved and seconded to adopt D.ItG TIECODE 87-3310 CITYNCES TO ALLOAPPOIIDO_ THE MAg� WHO C"I�OS OF ff SONS RESIDING IN VOTE. CURRENTLY BE REGISTFIED TO Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss as a public mployer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City enployee rganizations; as such discussion is exenpted fron the provisions of Chapter 21 according to Chapter 20.17(3). The Mayor declared the notion carried. For a more detailed 8 conplete description of Council Activities 8 Disbursenents, see Office of / City 1 k and Finance Deparbnet. vw � J. MBRISCO, MAYOR Subnitted for publication on 215187 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES January 27, 1987 Iowa City Council, req. mtg., 1/27/87, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Baker, McDonald. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Franklin, Beagle, Schmadeke. Tape recorded 87-C2, Side 1, 166 -End, Side 2, 1 -End; and 87-C1, Sides 1 and 2, 1 -End. The Mayor noted the additions to the Consent Calendar.. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 1/13/87 and special meeting of 1/19/87, as published, subject to correc- tion, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Library Bd. of Trustees 12/18/86, 1/14/87; P&Z Corn. - 12/18/86; Resources Conservation Conn. 12/8/86; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - 11/18/86; Ed. of Adjustment 12/10/86; Airport Comm. - 12/18/86; Riverfront Comm. - 1/7/87. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Quik Trip Corporation dba Quik Trip #509, 323 W. Burling- ton, Approving a Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Clyde R. Seaton dba Seatons' Cash & Carry Market, 1331 Muscatine Avenue. Approv- ing a Liquor License refund for Marriott Family Restaurants, Inc. dba Howard Johnson's Restaurant, North Dodge Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for R.T. Grunts, Inc, dba Grunts, 826 S. Clinton Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for James A. Mondanaro dba Givanni's Italian Cafe, 109 E. College. Approving a Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Motif, LTD dba Bo -James, 118 E. Washington Street. Approving a Liquor License refund for Donald W. Madsen dba Lenny's, 122 Wright Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Douglas A. Tvedt dba The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton Street. RES. 87-11, Bk. 94, p, 11, APPROVING A DANCING PERMIT. Approving a Class E Liquor License for Claret & Friends, Inc. dba Claret & Friends, 323 E. Market Street. Approving a Class 8 Deer Permit and Sunday Sales for Antonio Serpico dba Serpico Pizza, 18 South Clinton Street. Motions: Approving a taxicab stand for City/Yellow Cab in front of Wilson Sporting Goods on College Street. Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,678,069.66 for the period of 12/1 thru 12/31/86, as recom- mended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Resolutions: RES. 87-12, Bk. 94, p. 12, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION OF THE IOWA HIGHWAY N1 AND SUNSET STREET INTERSEC- TION. RES. 87-13, Bk. 94, p. 13, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR TY'N CAE SUBDIVISION PART 3, LOTS 23 thru 36, 43 thru 63 and 95, and for TY'N CAE SUBDIVISION, PART 4, LOTS 120 thru 123. -I Correspondence: Iowa Department of Transportation regarding a bridge deck repair project. Letters supporting funding of Elderly Services from: Julie Koskovich & Mary Engelhardt; Lois & Himie Voxman; Kay Seery; Ruth Maxwell; Elizabeth Erickson; Mae Driscoll, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 2/10/87, on an ordinance to rezone certain lots in Southwest Estates Subdivision, Part 2, from IO -RS to RR -1. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker, McDonald absent. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to set a public hearing for 2/10/87 on an ordinance to rezone Lots 94 and 95 of Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part 2, from PDH -8 to RS -8. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker, McDonald absent. A public hearing was held on an ordinance designating the North Side Residential Area an Historic Preservation Overlay (OHP) Zone. The following people appeared: Mark Rettig, atty. for Sigma Chi Fraternity; George McCormick, 230 Fairchild; Margaret Nowysz, Historic Preservation Commission; Pat Eckhardt, 514 N. Linn; Linda Bielfeldt, also spokesperson for Lutheran Campus Ministry; David Pepper, 613 N. Van Buren; Iva Hilleman, 411 S. Summit; Mike Lewis Beck, 417 Brown Street; Pat McCormick, 230 Fairchild; Ceclia Ridgeway, 409 Brown; Judy Miller, 316 E. Church; Frank Wagner, 1025 Woodlawn; Tom Scott, 419 E. Fairchild and Chairperson of Planning & Zoning; Imogene Rohvit, 420 N. Clinton; Stanley Good, 114 E. Fairchild; Alex Kern; Pastor Bill Eckhardt, 514 N. Linn; Lowell Brandt, 824 N. Gilbert; Corinne Suter, 609 Brown; John Fitzpatrick, 721 N. Linn; Staffinember Barry Beagle. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to accept the following correspondence: Petition Of support from 367 residents; Lloyd & Marilyn Hedges; Dr. George McCormick; Iva Hilleman; David Rust; Duane and Elizabeth Means; Robert Crane; Corinne Suter; Dr. Ted Fritschel, Lutheran Campus Council; Miriam Young; Dennis Bielfeldt; Loren Hickerson; Albert Soucek; Oscar & Florence Fernandez; M.S. George; Robert Alexander; Jan Dull; Dale Arlo Yocum; Mary Rouse; John Zug; The Pepper Family; Dr. Carol Ulch, State Historical Officer; James & Judy Houghton; Loren & Ellen Hickerson; Mark Hamer; Michael Hurt; Mari Greb; Agnes Kuhn; David & Jean Schaal; Bruce Glasgow; Florence Glasgow; and Mark Rettig, rep. Sigma Chi Fraternity. The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved 14, APPROVINGDTHEsPRELIMINARYdAND FINAL Courtney, OF adopt EAN RES. OAKES7WOODSBk. ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by to defer esolution to amend the 1983Comprehensiveby Update to change ithe /land 7use rclassifi- cation of Streb South Industrial Park from Industrial to Intensive Commercial and an ordinance to rezone a 13.83 acre subdivision known as Streb South Industrial Park from I-1 to CI -1, pending discussion with Planning and Zon- ing. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Baker, McDonald absent, Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt ORD. 87-3309, Bk. 27, P. 2, REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 S. GILBERT STREET FROM CC -2 TO CB -2. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker, McDonald absent. The Mayor de- clared the ordinance adopted. Leonard Yeggy, 840 St. Anne Dr., appeared re use of an incinerator at the City landfill and pesticide spraying. The City Attorney reported that the State is mandated to regulate pesticides and herbicides. The Mayor announced one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/89 on the Parks and Recreation Commission. This appointment will be made at the 3/10/87 meeting of the City Council. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Zuber, to make the following City Council appointments: John Ruyle, 351 Hutchinson, to the Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Bd. of Adjustment for a five-year term ending 2/26/92; Roy Justis, Jr., 1513 Brookwood Drive, and Daniel Hall, 1232 Teg Drive, for three-year terms ending 3/13/90 on the Broadband Telcomm. Comm.; re -appoint Karen Kubby, 1001 Friendly, and Anne Rawland, 839 Roosevelt, for three-year terms ending 3/1/90 on the Committee on Community Needs; re -appoint Margaret Nowysz, 1025 River Street, and Steven VanderWoude, 730 N. Van Buren, for three-year711 Woodside D Drive, for o anunexpiredn 'the tterm ending 5/oric 1Commission;on /88 oh Hulse,Housing Commission; James Buxton, 2125 Hollywood, and Robert Lehnertz, 6 Forest Glen, for three-year terms ending 3/27/90 on the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.; John Bock, 2919 Eastwood Drive, for an unexpired term ending 12/31/88 on the Sr. Center Comnission. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Baker, McDonald absent. City Mgr. Atkins reported that an application had been sent to Heritage Agency on Aging for funding of stacking chairs for the Senior Center. The Mayor reminded citizens that the Council is advertising for applicants for the citizens comnittee to study city revenues and encouraged participation. The recommendation of the Riverfront Commission noted as follows: In accordance with the goal of the Riverfront Commission to improve vistas of the Iowa River and in continued support of the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Comnittee's recommendation to enhance the entranceways to the City, the Riverfront Commission recommends to Council that 1) the truncated trees in the airport flight path between S. Riverside Drive and the Iowa River be removed, and 2) the scrub brush and scrub trees along the Iowa River south of the Transit Center to Commercial Road be selectively trimmed back or removed. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 8183. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker, McDonald absent. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, to approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Association of Professional Firefighters, IAFF, Local 0610. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 5/0, Baker, McDonald absent. Helling outlined the pay out classifi- cation not included in the tentative agreement, but agreed to by both parties. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-15, Bk. 94, P. 15, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENTWITH for MENTERVI BLACK FACILITYATCH CONTROL ENGINEERING SPubl icS Wor ksI DPRrOecEtorNTSchmadeke WATER TREAT - discussion. roll call vote resolution adopted. 5/0, Baker, McDonald absent. The May GN PANS FOR , to adopt RES. 87-16, Bk. 9T R 16 Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber APPROVING PREPARATION OF DETAILEDZING IPLANSLAND SPECIFICATIONS• Affli mAat .veNrrolAUaOIll vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt. RES• 87-17, Bk. 94, P. 17OF , UNDERSTANDING AUTHORIZE ABLISHMENT OF A I Y PAR DEVELOPMENT OFNTHEF PARK ONORAANPORTION WITHOF 'VACATED HARRISON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN LINN AND DUBUQUE STREETS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, to adopt. RES. 87 18AN , Bk. 94, P- Moved G THE MAYER OR TO 19851,G AGREEMENT BETWEENN AND THE CITY ETHERK T CITY TOFTIOWA ACITY MANO HOLIDAabsentY WRECKER. Affi mative roll adoptedjmous, 5/0, Baker, McDonald ared Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, to adopt ORO. 87-3310, Bk. 27, P• 3, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ALLOW APPOINTMENT TO CITY BOARDS AND REGISTERED OF TO VOTE. ONS Affirmative vING e roll CITYTHE BUT8 oteHunanimouO MAY s, C5/DENTE Baker, McDonald absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. tive Strait, seconded by Dickson, adregarding ucollective n to ubargaining owith n to Moved by strategy discuss as a public employer,Affirmative roll call city employee organizations; astou Chapteru 20 17 (3� exempted from the Arc - sions of 'Chapter 21 according vote unani oadjourned aker, Mcive d absnn10:30 The NMayor declared the motion carr ed MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 10, 1987 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/10/87, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Beagle, O'Malley. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 87-C11, Side 1, 1 -End and Side 2, 1-172. The February 140,198proclaimed 7, asSALUTE TO HOSPITALIZED VETERAN'S DAY; February, 16-20 1987, as SERTOMA'S 01987Eas BUST MS MONTH; February 11, 1987, as RALPH NEPPEL DAY. The Mayor noted the additions and one deletion to the Consent Calendar. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that the following items and recommen- dations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: of of Approval hedi�ial subjectntolActions correction,o asthe recommended by hular ie City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Conmissions: Housing Comm. - 1/13/87; Library Bd. of Trustees - 1/22/87 and spec. mtg., 1/29/87; Police and Fire Re- tirement Systems Joint Bd. - 1/27/87; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - 1/21/87; Design Review Comm. - 1/22/87. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Beverly K. Neuchter dba Mike's Tap, 122 Wright Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Ambrose-Lovetinsky, Inc. dba Tycoon I.C., 223 E. Washington Street. Approving a Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Hy -Vee Food Store, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store @3 and Drugtown R2, 1201-1221 N. Dodge Street. Approving a Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Bravco Investment, Inc. dba Iowa City Liquor Store, 1922 Keokuk. Approving a Class E Liquor License for John R. Alberhasky dba John's Grocery, 401 E. Market Street. RES. 87-19, Bk. 94, p. 19, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT. RES, 87-20, Bk. 94, p. 20, ISSUING A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Approving a Class E Liquor License for Walgreen Co., dba Walgreen Drug Store, 1646 Sycamore. Setting Public Hearings: To set a public hearing on 2/24/87, to consider the adoption of the 1985 edition of the Uniform Building Code, as amended. To set a public hearing on 2/24/87, to consider the adoption of the 1985 edition of the Uniform Fire Code, as amended. RES. 87-21, Bk. 94, p. 21, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON 2/24/87, ON THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM'S SERVICE REDUCTIONS AND FARE INCREASES AS PROPOSED IN THE FY88 BUDGET; these reductions are to be implemented 3/16/87. RES. 87-22, Bk. ESTIMATE2FOR ETHE NFISCAL G A BYEAR LIC H7/1/87G THROUGH 6/30/88.TTHEOPROPOSED USEGOF FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING MONIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 7/1/87 THROUGH 6/30/88 AND THE PROPOSED FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 1988-1992. Resolutions: RES. 87-23, Bk. 94, p. 23, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR TY'N CAE SUBDIVISION PART 3, LOTS 23 THROUGH 36, 43 THROUGH 63 AND 95 AND FOR TY'N CAE SUBDIVISION PART 4, LOTS 120 THROUGH 123. -"'N Minutes Council Activities February 10, 1987 Page 2 Correspondence: Michael Brenneman of the First Mennonite Church regarding the problem of traffic detouring through the parking lot of the church City because of the prohibition of turns at Myrtle Avenue and Melrose compressors owned r. willreply' Cheryl Svatos y the regarding noise caused by air railroad Letters regarding Possible re uct ones inferred fundingtfor City Mgr.an for es reply. and John n P. Boyle; Edith Ennis; Olive Pearl Ritter; Lorena R. Cozine; Paul District from: Ellen- Hickerson; Its. Letters va gHplleman; Margaretosed North Historical McDonald. Memo from the Civil Service Comm, submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Accountant/Treasury; certified lists Inspection/Engineering; Maintenance Worker II/Senior Center, Attor- ney Timothy Grady supporting Elderly Services Agency. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Strait inquired when a response would be available for item f(1) concerning the traffic problem of the First Mennonite Church. The City Mgr, stated the matter had been referred to the Traffic Engr, and Council should receive a response by the next meeting. Baker requested a copy of the motion c arriedeandnrepeat d thse to e public shearings item fas) 'set. The Mayor declared the A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone certain lots in Southwest Estates Subdivision, Part Two, from ID RS to RR -1. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone Lots 94 and 95 of Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part Two, from PDH -8 to RS -8. No one appeared. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance to rezone Lots first and 95 of Tya Cae Subdivision, Part Two, from PDH -8 to RS -8, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Baker, to defer until 2/23/87, informal discussion of an ordinance designating the North Side Residential Area an Historic Preservation Overlay (OHP) zone, The Mayor noted letters received from Wallace Tomasini, Paula Brandt, William & Elsie Burton, The Peppers, and Linda Bielfeldt. The following people appeared: Margaret Nowysz and Pat Eckhardt. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried. Moved bMcDonald, seconed by Strait, to adopt 24, AMEND THE 1983 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE TO CHANGE RTHE LAND USE CLASSIFI- CATION OF STREB SOUTH INDUSTRIAL PARK FROM INDUSTRIAL TO INTENSIVE COMMER- CIAL. Councilmembers discussed a memo from City Atty, Timmins. Staffinember Beagle present for discussion. John Rhoades and Larry Schnittjer appeared. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Strait, Zuber Courtney, Dickson, Baker. , Ambrisco. Nays: Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that an ordinance to rezone a 13.83 wacre subdivision known as Streb South Industrial Park from I-1 to CI -1, be ithnthefirst foll wingfodivisions of TrollMacalldvoteed gyeSmotMcon carried, 4/3, Zuber, Ambrisco. Nays: Dickson, Baker, Courtney. all Minutes Council Activities February 10, 1987 Page 3 John Hess, City Cable Television Assistant, thanked Council for their cooperation and noted this would be his last meeting. The Mayor thanked John and all the volunteers for enabling the community to view the Council meet- ings. Councilmember Strait noted the recommendation from the Design Review Committee re newspaper vending machines. The City Atty. reported that the City of Des Moines had a newspaper vending machine ordinance and copies would be sent to Council for review. The Mayor noted an invitation from the John- son County Artist Selection Committee to spend an afternoon by "The River" on Sunday, February 15, from 2-4 p.m. The Mayor invited everyone to attend the Citizens Awareness of Local Government Program sponsored by the League of Women Voters, to be held at 7:00 p.m. 2/24, prior to the formal Council meeting; noted the blood cholesterol testing at Mercy Hospital; and informed citizens of a meeting at Hoover School 2/11 re the wastewater treatment plant construction. The recommendation of the Design Review Committee noted as follows: The Design Review Committee requested the City Council ask the Legal Department for a status report on its study concerning the regulation of newspaper vending machines on City Plaza and relay this information back to the Commit- tee. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City and Police Labor Regulations Organization of Iowa City. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Asst. City Mgr. noted the Police organization had met the previous evening and ratified the con- tract. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-25, Bk. 94, p. 25, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST IOWA CITY TRAN- SIT'S CONTRACT FOR EXXON OVERCHARGE FUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to pre- vent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session 8:35 P.M. MARIANE� (j-- Informal Council Discussion February 3, 1987 Informal ees m lthesCivic Center. Mayor February 3, 1987, at 5:00 P, Mayor Bill AmbriscO M in the Coun- Council Present: presiding• D c son ;1 P m� Ambrisco, Strait, Baker, Zuber, McDonald, Courtney, Staff Present: Atkins, Melling, VitOsh, Kimble, Karr, Smith, O'Malley, Fowler Lundell, Timmins. Tape-rerdin coq; Reel 87-C6, Side 2, 243-End; 87-C8, Side 1, 1-Ali, Side i 2 1-200, Ambrisco noted that tonight's informal Council meeting will adjourn at jI 7:00 p.m. to allow he, Councilperson Courtney and Cit 7:30 sewer construction east side neighborhood meeting. staff to {i attend a Transit. Ambrisco referred Councilmembers to Council Bud et ons Po is Issues FY88 and the City Manager's Januar transit. Baker stated that the AFSCME union does not support r ga-rTi - e freeze in the Transit Division, y 1 7� memo regar m In response to Baker, s said a wage ' trans- fers from the Parking fund into the Transit fund are not FY88• Baker asked if money Atkins said revenues increased to the previously eanticip tavailabed �eve�snsbitroifcpa for FY87. Atkins stated the use of Parking Council policy decision. Parking fund revenues y the end of Iowa regarding construction At iof stheed he has contacted would be a City intends to construct a laser buildingnew laser building;the University of i Dubuque Street; and there have been naccommodations adon the corner ofthe University Iowa the aaddi- tional parking needs for the projected 200 new laser facility Avenue and Atkins commented that parking revenue funds could be used to provide a sinking fund for debt service in a new parking facilit y employees. that he anticipates that the University will provide facility.Y• Courtney stated interesed in building a that, p one time, the Cit Parking for the new I area behind Ecumenical joint parking facilit y and University were ramp and would complime loathe gwoulaseri buildin a Atkins said the parking the transit service r dect ins ent location for a parking prepared b eduction proposals are similarsttoed that most of the mid-day service Strait andstaff aboutththe aeddit1 fe a mete s reproposals latesalo Atkins Fowlerosaid osedtadditional he addmetre ti metered could impact the parking fund, would not draw away from the parkin P favorably encourage people to ride the bus. parking rincrease from the Downtown Association Ambrisco asked ramp, and would Chamber of Commerce that input be received ested group regarding the expanded parking areaa an Courtney, Fowler said all the ram I other inter - the 80 Dubuque Street lot monthly monthly parking permits are sold to to the Civic Center are full. y permits are sold ac of are using the night/off-hour Fowler said one person^andhe lot adjacent monthly parkin parking permits. Fowler explained that exits to inform Permit information will be placed at People about the availability of the parking ramp Permits. i; i 'I T Informal Council Discussion February 3, 1987 Page 2 al In response to comments from Councilmember Baker, Ambrisco asked if funds would be transferred from parking revenues into transit in FY88, Atkins stated no funds would be available to be put into transit budget in FY88. Baker stated that he assumes that if money became available from parking revenues, then money would be transferred into the transit fund. Atkins stated the previous transfer was a one-time decision and a policy change by Council would be required if a transfer was made again in the form of a permanent subsidy. McDonald said the five cent increase in parking rates was to be transferred into the transit fund. Atkins said parking expendi- tures and revenues balance each other out. Yitosh explained hours of parking have continued to decrease. In response to Baker, Atkins said parking revenue figures can be prepared. Ambrisco referred Councilmembers to the information in the January 23 Council packet and noted that a transit fare rate increase to 75t could result in decrease in ridership and would not increase overall revenues. In response to Courtney, Atkins said that increasing the cost of monthly bus passes from $16 to $18 would not dramatically change the number of passes being sold. Ambrisco noted that staff has projected $150,000 shortfall in the current FY87 transit budget. Atkins explained the projected shortfall is due to anticipated loss in revenue from decline in ridership and inability to transfer money from the parking fund. Baker asked if ridership has bot- tomed out. Atkins said 600,000 bus riders have been lost since 1983 and transit is still experiencing declines. Ambrisco inquired about the marketing program for transit. Lundell said a very limited amount of funds, $5,000, were available for marketing and increased funds would probably decrease the amount of decline occurring in bus ridership. Lundell said two-thirds of the $5,000 has already been spent on advertis- ing. Atkins said low gas prices, convenient parking, and nice weather have not helped to increase bus ridership. Atkins noted that more people ride the bus when there is an increase in gas prices, but the increased revenues are offset by the greater gas costs of operating the transit system. Ambrisco inquired about using smaller buses. Lundell stated that labor costs are the major operating expense, there is not a major price differential between a heavy-duty big bus and a heavy-duty small bus, large buses allow for flexibility, and there are not any manufacturers of small buses that currently manufacture the buses owned by Iowa City -therefore, necessitating an increase in parts inventory. Ambrisco asked if there are alternatives for people who rely on the bus. iLundell stated that SEATS or private taxis could be used by persons truly ependent nvolving taxi comon paniessit ois tbeing tag tation Atkins said a voucher system not have to go by mile charge as long as there is aarprivated charterthataxis agree- ' ment reached outside the jurisdiction of our present ordinance. Ambrisco requested more information regarding that program. Baker asked if monies could be saved if transit handled all of its own bus maintenance. Lundell stated it is difficult to monitor the transit budget with h Atkins stated current costs accounting i systemrisbneeded. L ndel lnstated the nhas -r 9 Informal Council Discussion February 3, 1987 Page 3 discussed funding to develop a cost allocation plan with Jeff Davidson of JCCOG. Atkins said an application is pending to obtain monies for a microcomputer. Strait asked what transit route serves Goodwill. Lundell said the Lake- side route detours in the morning and afternoon to coordinate with the Goodwill schedule to pick and deliver Goodwill employees. Strait and Ambrisco emphasized service to Goodwill should be continued. In response to Ambrisco, Atkins said for each bus rider the City loses, farebox revenue decreases 429. Atkins said if level of ridership increases to 1983 levels, 2,349,000 bus riders, the City would have $250,000 more revenue for the FY88 budget and State aid would increase. Ambrisco asked the City Manager to summarize the proposed service reduc- tions and fare increases. Atkins explained the proposed changes as fol- lows: hourly service all day on Seventh Avenue route, Saturday service would terminate at 7:00 p.m., North Dubuque/Manville Heights route would be combined, evening routes combined, mid-day service from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. would change to hourly, monthly bus pass costs increased ;16 to $18, and Saturday fare increased 40t to 50t. In response to Ambrisco, Atkins said Lundell, Transit staff, including the previous AFSCME presi- dent, Vitosh and Helling assisted with developing the proposed changes. In response to Strait, Atkins stated the proposed changes would result in the reduction of nine Transit employees. Ambrisco asked what segment of the population would be most impacted by the changes in the transit system. Lundell said service reductions are targeted toward the off-peak usage - elderly and students - and the voucher would target Saturday night service. Ambrisco asked how Iowa City's first class transit service would compare with other cities if the proposed changes were implemented. Lundell said level of service would still be at least as good as other cities. Ambrisco inquired about dupli- cation of service with the Coralville and CAMBUS transportation systems. Lundell said the systems complement each other very well with the excep- tion of isolated areas. Lundell noted that CAMBUS is unable to serve Iowa City's entire North Dubuque route because of scheduling. In response to Ambrisco, Lundell said the University may be reluctant to combine with Iowa City Transit because of bus driver pay scale differences. In re- sponse to Courtney, Lundell said CAMBUS duplicates Iowa City service on their Pentacrest route. Lundell also explained that a better way should be developed to serve Procter 8 Gamble and Economy Advertising and he has been in contact with ACT and NCS to promote bus ridership. Strait asked if service could be extended to the trailer court south of Iowa City. Lundell said that Iowa City has never extended service outside the city limits. In response to Zuber, Lundell said Iowa City purchased the tran- sit system in 1971. In response to Baker, Atkins said the City needs money to operate transit and the only way the City can raise money is to raise property taxes. Courtney noted that federal revenue sharing has decreased dramatically. McDonald stated that without outside resources available to Iowa City, reductions need to be implemented. McDonald said all options have been explored. Ambrisco stated he has made political contacts to discuss the T- 5' Informal Council Discussion February 3, 1987 Page 4 continuation of federal revenue sharing. Ambrisco stated the proposed transit changes should be implemented now. Dickson stated that Council should accept the recommendations from staff. Courtney said the transit system is only one segment of the City budget and transit usage is cycli- cal. Baker asked when changes would be implemented. Lundell said revenue changes could be implemented quickly and it would take a minimum of two months to implement the service changes. Council agreed to implement the service reductions and fare increases as proposed. Citizens Committee on city Revenues. Ambrisco said Council received a list of names of izens recommended to serve on the Citizens Committee to study potential City revenues. Ambrisco noted an invitation and appli- cation has been sent to those persons. Aid to A encies. McDonald reported the Joint Funding Subcommittee met as wee and Committee recommendations will be in Friday's Council packet. McDonald said Council will discuss those recommendations on Monday. Increase in Landfill Char e. Council agreed to increase the landfill charge from $7.75o$8.00 per ton. Increase in Residential Refuse Collection Fee. Council agreed to increase residential collection fee from $4.30 to $4.50 per month. TreeReplacement/50-50 Policy Proposal. Atkins said he would like to tlevelop a pol icy proposa w ere y citizens would share in the cost of tree replacement and a tree replacement policy in the Plaza area involving businesses. Baker requested information about special service tax. In response to Zuber, Atkins said a formal report about status of the City's nursery can be prepared. Council directed the City Manager to prepare the 50-50 policy proposal. Human Service Coordinator Funding. Council agreed to continue funding the uman ery ces oor ina or as at position is currently being funded, half from CDBG and half from the General Fund. McDonald said the Joint Funding Subcommittee can discuss funding of that position. Hotel/Motel Tax. Vitosh noted that 18% of the hotel/motel tax will go n o operations and 7% into parkland acquisition in the FY88 budget. Vitosh asked if the portion for recreation facilities should continue to be put into operations. In response to Courtney, Vitosh said that five percent increase in property tax for the pool facility will be used for debt service and the City portion of funding for pool operation in the FY88 budget is coming from the hotel/motel tax revenue. Vitosh said an additional $40,000 will be needed for the pool facility in the FY89 budget. Other Business: 1. City Manager Atkins noted that Heritage Agency on Aging has agreed to fund $5,000 for the purchase of chairs for the Senior Center. T S� Informal Council Discussion February 3, 1987 Page 5 2. Atkins said staff will develop an internal procedure that will review expenses and revenues quarterly and expenses and revenues will be reprojected at the end of a six month period. 3. Capital Improvements Program. Ambrisco asked if curb repair alloca- tions are included in the CIP. Vitosh said $20,000 for curb repair is included in the FY88 budget. Ambrisco said the near north side needs curb repair. In response to Courtney, Vitosh explained Scott Boulevard financing would be included in the bonds the City will be issuing mid -year FY88. Atkins said plans for the project are continuing, although the State and County are still negotiating over Local Road. 4. Council agreed to initiate the ;10 charge for use of the Senior Center parking lot. 5. Ambrisco referred Councilmembers to Franklin's January 30th memo regarding escrow fund - Lyn -Den Heights Subdivision Part 1. Council agreed to allow Mr. John Oaks. to regain the money he escrowed when he developed Part 1 of Lyn -Den Heights Subdivision. Atkins said Vitosh has all escrow accounts recorded. Council asked that staff review and release escrow accounts that are owed. 6. Ambrisco invited the public to attend the 7:30 p.m. neighborhood meeting at Hoover School to discuss reconstruction of east side sewer system. Helling noted a brochure City of Iowa City to Keep You In- formed will be sent to citizens who receive water 1 s. 7. McDonald asked that additional time be alotted at the City Council's February 9th informal meeting to discuss the North Side Residential Historic District with the Planning and Zoning Comnission. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. f t i Je I ti Informal Council Discussion February 9, 1987 Info Council Discussion: February 9, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Zn e vic en er. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding. Council Present: Strait, Zuber, Baker, Ambrisco, c Dickson, Courtney, oma Staff Present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Smith, Timmins, Franklin, Moen, Bea- gle, a r, undell, Milkman, O'Malley, Kimble, Meisel, Penney. Ta e_Recorded: Reel 87-C8, Side 2, 200 -End; Reel 87-C9, Side 1, 1 -End, Side n eel 87-C10, Side 1, 1-144. Consent Calendar Additions City Council agreed to add a Class E Liquor License for Walgreen, to the Consent Calendar. Mike's Tao/Agenda Item 3.C.1. Reel 87-C8, Side 2 Timmins stated the problems raised previously regarding the qualifications of the applicant are non-existent and therefore, the City has no grounds to contest the granting of the liquor license. Timmins noted the County Attor- ney has not signed the application. Ambrisco said the Council will recommend approval of the motion. Exxon Overcharge Reel 87-C8,_Side 2 Ambrisco stated that Exxon and the Amoco Company overcharge funds have been imposed by the federal government and the Iowa City transit facility has applied for a $22,300 refund from Exxon. Planning and Zoning Matters Reel 87-C8, Side 2 A. Public hearina on an nrdinanrn + I Beagle explained at the time of subdivision approval, it was assumed the entire subdivision was within the RR -1 zone and the ordinance will uni- formly rezone all lots in the subdivision to the RR -1 classification. B. Public hearing on an ordinanro + _ Moen explained the property is presently zoned PDN -8, the underlying zone is S and the RS -8 classificationpbeireinstated. Moen stated the OH -8 be the developerdand wantsthe to resubdivide the existing two lots into seven lots and build one duplex unit per lot. C. Ordinance to rezone Lots 94 and 95 of Ty'n Cae Subdivision Part 2 from PDN -8 to RS -8. See above item. D. Ordinance designating the North Side Residential Area an Historic Preser- vation Overlay (OHP) zone. See separate discussion. Resol See separate discussion. the land :rial to F. Ordinance to rezone a 13.83 acre subdivision as Streb South Industrial Park from 1-1 to CI -I. See separate discussion. North Side Historic Preservation Slide Presentation Reel 87-C8, Side 2 Pat Eckhart presented Council with slides of structures located in the pro- posed North Side Historic District. Discussion with Planning and Zoning Commission Regarding North Side Historic vreservation District Reel 87-C8, Side 2 I Scott explained the Planning and Zoning Commission added the following areas to the Historic Preservation Commissions' proposed North Side Historic Dis- trict: properties at the north end of North Johnson Street; properties on the east and west sides of Dubuque Street between Brown Street and Park Road; the Hilleman and Wagner properties at the southwest corner of Dubuque and Davenport Streets; and a four (4) blck area east of Gilbert Street, and south of Church Street. McDonald asked why the Planning and Zoning Commission ex- tended the boundaries as proposed by the Historic Preservation Commission. Scott explained the Planning and Zoning Commission felt it was illogical to exclude four properties located at the north end of Johnson Street; the north end of Dubuque Street was included because it is an entranceway into Iowa City and the proposed overlay designation would not impact on the fraterni- ties; the Planning and Zoning Commission desired to include the Wagner prop- erty in the district because of its appearance and condition; and the Hilleman property was included by extending the south boundary line along the alley between Davenport and Bloomington Streets across Dubuque Street over to include the Hilleman property and Wagner property. Scott said the area east of Gilbert Street, north of Davenport Street and south of Church was included because of the possibility of intrusions into an area that is more tradition- ally single family and owner occupied home. Scott said this area ties in I. with the Goosetown area. In response to McDonald, Scott said the Dubuque Street corridor is zoned RM -44 - a high density zoning. Scott said the Hilleman and Wagner properties are located in the RM -145 zone and there are incentives for high-rise development in that zone. McDonald stated over- laying a high density zone with an historic preservation overlay zone seems T G. -t contradictory. Scott referred McDonald to minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission's December 18, 1986, meeting and said the Planning and Zoning Commission expressed such concern. Ambrisco inquired about the number of properties in the area. 394 structures are located in the proposed district, of which approximately 56% are rental Scott stated why the four and tone -half acres and 4 of a undevere lopele d land land asello located in the pro- posed district. Scott said the development of the four and gone-halfracres tl zoned RS -5, would not be affected by its inclusion in the proposed Historic District and would probably be restricted to a traditional subdivision or a Clustering. McDonald asked what process should be followed if Council does not agree with the proposed boundaries, but, agrees that there should be some type of desig- nation. Beagle stated the Historic Preservation Ordinance requires that any modification or alteration done by Council should toric Preservation Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission andhobtain jI re -endorsement from the state before Council can take final action on any modified plan to the district. jCourtney inquired about the inclusion of the Clinton Street properties in the proposed district. Scott said properties in the Clinton Street area contain as many or more structures of historical significance than any other block in isolation. Susan Horowitz stated Block 75 of the Clinton Street area included because the supporting values of houses across the street is impor- tant to a historic block. was f properties were included in therproposedaskedistricLutheran Campus Ministries' members to the minutes of the December 4, district. Scott referred Council Scott said Lutheran Campus Ministries objectedPltonbeiand ng Zoning meeting. district at the Historic Preservation Conmission, Planning and Zoning Comnis- � sloe and City Council meetings. 9 included in the i may be acquiring these properties foraPurposesears sofhbuildine university of Iowa was for this res on the Planning and Zoning Commission also recommended that if the Lutheran Campus Ministries properties are purchased by commended thty that they be considered for exclusion from the district,the under present legal counsel's interpretation the University of Iowa does not have to comply zoning g Scott stated that i S the question of whetheriorun not City the nan elowa Cit applied to UniversityY• Timmins on a case-by-case baisroperty is not a simple question and would be handled I rules and regulations event oniothersaid governmentalhas ent ties. Timmito ns stated and that continued the Univuse ersity he acquired the Lutheran Campus Ministries' properties some otherusetotheretwouldsberental nothingr to prevent the Citerties before y fere converted to zoning , housing and historic preservation ordinance to those properties. sitCouncil members discussed the establishment of a e.parking lot near the Univer- Universityowa of IowaiFa i'litiessPlann ngFrankOfficlin eated showsthcquisitioniofdthe Lu- theran Campus Ministry's land intended for future use. y the In response to Courtney, Scott stated a large number of people supported the north side historic preservation designation and three Planning and Zoning Commission members changed their minds regarding thisparticular issue be- cause of the support shown by area neighbors. In response to Dickson, Scott =1= G said if the Lutheran Campus Ministries' properties were included in the district, there would not be any encumbrances in the transfer of ownership from Lutheran Campus Ministries to the University of Iowa. Ambrisco asked why the Planning and Zoning Commission decided to establish the Historic Overlay Zone over the RM -145 and RM -44 classification on Dubuque Street. Scott said properties east of Clinton Street, in the RM -44 area, are being used at their highest maximum density allowed and if properties were destroyed, much smaller structures would be built because of parking require- ments. Ambrisco asked if the RNC -20 classification was considered. Scott said the RNC -20 zone was specifically adopted and applied to the College Hill area and the down zoning of RM -44 to RNC -20 was not discussed. Scott said RNC -20 would not give the same protection as the Historic Overlay Zone. In response to Baker, Scott said if Council indicates specific objections to the proposed historic district, the Planning and Zoning Commission and His- toric Preservation Commission could meet to answer those concerns. Baker said the Council needs to develop just one proposal. Scott said it would take less than one month for the Commissions to respond to Council. Courtney stated it is difficult to establish boundary lines for the historic district. In response to Zuber, Scott said the Planning and Zoning Commission tried to use natural barriers in establishing the boundary lines. Scott said the Planning and Zoning Conmission and Historic Preservation Commission would not do massive re -writes of the proposed historic district. Scott said the Commission would be willing to re -look at the higher density areas and the large vacant parcel at the north end of Johnson Street. Scott suggested that Chairpersons of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Historic Preser- vation Commission meet with the Council subconnittee to discuss the changes. Ambrisco recommended that Council defer action on the ordinance to designate the North Side Historic Preservation Overlay. Council agreed to defer action on this item until February 24th and schedule informal discussion on Febru- ary 23, 1987. In response to Scott Ambrisco stated the public is welcome to address the proposed North Side Historic District at tomorrow's formal Council meeting. Pat Eckhart said she will provide Council with additional maps. Meeting with Planning and Zoning Commission Regard inQStreb Industrial Park Rezoning. Reel 87-C10, Side 2 Scott stated at the November 20, 1986, Planning and Zoning Commission meet- ing, a motion to amend the Comprehensive Plan failed for lack of a second and a motion to rezone Streb Industrial Park from I-1 to CI -1 was defeated on a vote 2-4. Scott noted Council members received a City staff report on this j issue. Scott explained prior to the 1983 I-1 classification the area was zoned M-1 and uses were then conforming; automotive uses under the current I-1 zoning are non -conforming; and I-1 designation was selected because of the warehousing use which was predominant then. Ambrisco said he favors the rezoning request. Ambrisco noted Council members received Boyle's January 30, 1987, memo regarding Planning and Zoning matters. McDonald said the CI -1 classification would make high density uses available, but the Airport Overlay Clear Zone would override those higher density uses. Timmins stated some uses permitted under CI -1 would not be available because of the clear zone regulations. Timmins said most of the lots in Streb Industrial .Z_ C— 9 Park have existing structures and uses on them; they would continue to have a broad range of uses available; and therefore, there is not much likelihood of a taking occurring: Strait asked how much of the area is included in the clear zone: Richard Blum stated all of the area is included in the clear zone except parts of four lots. Strait asked if rezoning would affect the Airport's compliance status. Scott stated the Airport Overlay Zone will determine the uses of the property and as long as those uses comply with the Airport Overlay regulations, there should be no problem. Scott said staff said there is not an overriding reason to amend the Comprehensive Plan. In response to Courtney, Scott said the rezoning request was made by one prop- erty owner. Courtney asked Franklin to comment about conversion of uses in the area. Franklin stated the option of using properties in Streb Industrial Park for industrial development was discussed. A site is currently being sought in Iowa City for an assembly and manufacturing type of use; properties in the Streb Industrial Park could potentially be used for this type of development by converting existing warehouses. If the property is rezoned to CI -1, assembly and manufacturing uses will not be permitted. Courtney asked if the Airport Overlay Zone would not allow assembly and manufacturing. Franklin said that the overlay zone might restrict some manufacturing and assembly uses in Streb Industrial Park because of their occupancy levels. 1 Franklin said the amendment to the Comp Plan should take place before Council considers rezoning requests. In response to Courtney, Franklin said that BDI, Streb Park area and Highway 1 west of Hartwigs are zoned I-1. In re- spwith the onse ordinance was thatlin said the an industrial major ne cthatethat included ceverything was E eliminated. Richard Blum stated that theoretically the area is protected by the Airport I. Overlay Zone but realistically there is a concern because a zone would be created that allows something another zone does not allow and conflicts could develop. Ambrisco noted that a radio or TV tower is allowable under the present I-1 zone but the Airport Overlay Zone would pre-empt that use. Blum stated there are more potential problems in the proposed zone than the pres- ent zoning classification. Blum asked if Council has considered amending the ordinance to allow automotive uses in the I-1 zone. Baker stated a Council member raised that issue at a previous meeting. John Rhoades stated that although only one property owner initiated the request, all eleven property owners in Streb Industrial Park favored the rezoning and the CI -1 zone would make all current uses conforming. Rhoades requested expedited consideration on the request. Ambrisco stated Council will vote at tomorrow's formal Council meeting. Baker raised concerns about potential legal problems from the rezoning. Timmins said the law states that if property owners have existing uses and have other uses available, they cannot recover an inverse condemnation. Human Service Fundin2 Recommendations Reel 87-C10, Side 2 Ambrisco noted that Council received the February 4 memo from Marge Penney regarding the Iowa City -Johnson County representatives committee recommenda- tions for FY88 human service agency funding. McDonald stated the joint funding subcommittee recommended a $6,000 supplementary request to the shared housing project. In response to Courtney, Atkins said source of funding for the additional $6,000 supplementary request has not yet been determined by staff. Baker inquired about the recommended salary increases. McDonald 6 explained that a salary table was established three years ago due to discrep- ancies in the various agency salaries. In response to Courtney; Penney's statorted hasMECCA takenhas on enormoused sotheriresponsibilin ities- Bakeast two rears notednd their concernsdabout reducing the library's material budget to cover some of the additional human service funding. i i Reel 87-C10; Side 1 Geri Hall introduced Susan Rogusky, referred Council members to Meisel's February 6 memo regarding the Senior Center presentation, and presented a review of the Senior Center half-time volunteer coordinator position. Council Time/Agenda Reel 87-C10, Side 2 I. Ambrisco invited Councilmembers and the public to participate in a "Getting To Know Your Local Government Better" reception at 7:00 p.m., February 24, 1987, prior to the formal meeting. The reception is being sponsored by the League of Women Voters. 2. (Agenda Item 341 - Public hearing on Iowa City Transit's FY88 Iowa DOT state transit assistance application.) In response to Karr, Council agreed to delete agenda item 341. Staff will hold the public hearing March 20 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers. 3. Helling stated the Coralville Milldam study discussion will be scheduled after additional information is obtained for Council. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. L�