The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About1987-02-24 Council minutesInformal Council Discussion February 3, 1987 Informal Council Discussion: February 3, 1987, at 5:00 P.M. in the Coun- ct Chambers in the Civic Center, Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding, Council Present: Ambrisco, Strait, Baker, Zuber, McDonald, Courtney, Dtc F,on 5:10 p,m.), Staff Present: Atkins, Helling, Vitosh, Kimble, Karr, Smith, O'Malley, Fowler, Oonner, Lundell, Timmins. 2Tape-1reco0rding: Reel 87-C6, Side 2, 243 -End; 87-C8, Side 1, 1 -All, Side , -20. iAmbrisco noted that tonight's informal Council meeting will adjourn at 7:00 p.m. to allow he, Councilperson Courtney and City staff to attend a i 7:30 sewer construction east side neighborhood meeting. I Transit. Ambrisco referred Councilmembers to Council Bud et Discussions - Po cy Issues FY88 and the City Manager's January , transit. Baker stated that the AFSCME union does not7�supportmemo e a rwage freeze in the Transit Division. In response to Baker, Atkins said trans- fers from the Parking fund into the Transit fund are not for FY88. Baker asked if money would be available to Transitroif cpaarking revenues increased to the previously anticipated levels by the end of FY87. Atkins stated the use of parking fund revenues would be a City Council policy decision. Atkins stated he has contacted the University of t Iowa regarding construction of the new laser building; the University intends to construct a laser building on the corner of Iowa Avenue and Dubuque Street; and there have been no accommodations made for the addi- tional parking needs for the projected 200 new laser facility employees. Atkins commented that parking revenue funds could be used to provide a t that sinking fund for debt service in a new parking facility. Courtney stated facility. antStraitenoted tthat, the Uatvone ttime,llther City ovide andkUniversityewnew ere interested in building a joint parking facility. Atkins said the parking area behind Ecumenical Housing would be a decent location for a parking ramp and thetransitulserviceireductionlasr proposalstnare similar. Atkinssttoethtd e the prepared by John Lundell and staff and the major difference is related to mid-day service. Strait inquired about the additional meters proposal. Atkins said the proposed additional metered parking could impact favorably on transit. Fowler said that the additional metered parking would increase the parking fund, would not draw away from the parking ramp, and would encourage people to ride the bus. Ambrisco asked that input be received from the Downtown Association, Chamber of Commerce and any other inter- ested Courtney, Fowlers said allethe expanded monthlynparking area perm. In response to 64 of the 80 Dubuque Street lot monthly permits are sold, and tsthe elot ladjacent to the Civic Center are full. Fowler said one person and Rocky Rococo's are using the night/off-hour parking permits. Fowler explained that monthly parking permit information will be placed at the parking ramp exits to inform people about the availability of permits. Informal Council Discussion February 3, 1987 Page 2 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. Vitosh 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. Lundell stated that SEATS or private taxis could be used by persons truly dependent upon transit for transportation. Atkins said a voucher system involving taxi companies is being researched. Karr stated that taxis do not have to go by mile charge as long as there is a private charter 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 the current system utilizing chargebacks to the transit accounts. Atkins stated a cost accounting system is needed. Lundell stated he has -I Informal Council Discussion February 3, 1987 Page 3 discussed funding to develop application allocation pending n with obtainJeff Davidson oa JCCOG. Atkins said an app microcomputer. Strait asked what transit route serves Goodwill. Lundell said the Lake- side route detours in the morning and afternoon to coordinate with the will employees. AGoodwill schedule mbrisco emphasized tse vice t ando pick deliver should�be continued.Strait and continued. In response to Ambrisco, Atkins said for each bus rider the City loses, farebox revenue decreases 421. 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 an 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 5ot. 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-peakusage - elderly and students - and the voucher would target Saturday night service. Ambrisco asked haw 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 o combines.Inwith Iowa City Transit because of bus driver pay scale 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 & 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 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 -1 Informal Council Discussion February 3, 1987 Page 4 continuation of federal revenue sharing. Ambrisco stated the proposed transit changes should be implemented now. Dickson should accept the recommendations from staff. stated that Council Courtn system is only one segment of Courtney said the transit 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 Cit Revenues. Ambrisco said Council received a is o names o ci izens recommen ed 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 we and Committee recommendations packet. McDonald said Council will be in Friday's Council Monday. will discuss those recommendations on Increase in Landfill Char e, Council agreed to increase the landfill c arge rom o per ton, Increase in Residential Refuse Collection Fee. Council agreed to increase rest entia co ection ee ran 64.30 to $4,50 per month. Tree Replacement/50-50 Polic Pro osal. Atkins said he would like to eve op a po cy proposa w ereby 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. HumanService Coordinator Fund in . Council agreed to continue funding the uman ery ces oor na 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 be Vitosh askedoif the Portiontforarecreati nkland qufacillitiesnshouldFcontinueeto perentIncreseInpropertytafor thepo Iacut into operations. response Courtney, n Vitosh said yeused for debt service and the City portion of funding for pool operation in the FY88 budget iscoming from the hotel/motel tax revenue. Vitosh said an additional $40,000 will be needed for the pool facility in the FY89 budget. Other_ Bess: I. City Manager Atkins noted that Heritage Agency on Aging has agreed to fund $5,000 for the purchase of chairs for the Senior Center. Informal Council Discussion February 3, 1987 Page 5 2. Atkins said staff will develop an internal procedure that will expenses and revenues quarterly and expenses review 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. included in the FY88 budget Vitosh said $20,000 for curb repair is 9 Ambrisco said the near northside 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 has all escrow accounts developed Part 1 of Lyn -Den Heights Subdivision. Atkins said Vitosh release escrow accounts thatrare oweduncil asked that staff review and 6. Ambrisco invited the public to attend the 7:30 meeting at Hoover School to discuss reconstruction of sigdehborhoo system. Helling noted a brochure Cit of Iowa Cit to Kee You In will be sent to citizens who receive water U11 Is. 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 Commission. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m, W, OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/10/87 The cost of publishing the official proceedings & Claim is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year—publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg, ntg., 2/10/81, 730 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Courncilmerbers present: Anbrisco, Bake, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zube. Absent: None. The Mayor proclaimed February 16-20, 1987, as SERF" S FROM WEEK; February 14, 1987, as SALUTE TO HOSPITALIZED VETERAN'S DAY; February, 1987 as BUST MS MONTH; February 11, 1987, as RALPH NEPPEL DAY. Moved and seconded that the following iters and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/on adopted as wended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 1127/87, as published, sub- ject to correction, as recxn ded by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Camissicns: Housing Ccrrm. - 1/13187; Library Bd. of Trustees - 1/22/87 and spec. ntg., 1/29/87; Police and Fire Retiremnt Systems Joint Bd. - 1/27/87; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. -1/21/87; Design Review Came. - 1/22/87. Permit Notions and Resolutions: Class C Liquor License for Mike's Tap, 122 Wright Street. Class C Liquor License for Tycoon I.C., 223 E. Washington Street. Class E Bee Pemnit and Sunday Sales for Hy -Vee Food Store !3 and Dnngtown #2, 1201-1221 N. Dodge Street. Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Iowa City Liquor Store, 1922 Keokuk. Class E Liquor License for John's Grocery, 401 E. Market Street. RES. 87-19, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT. RES. 87-20, ISSUING A CIGARETTE PERU. Approv- ing a Class E Liquor License for Walgreen Drug Store, 1646 Sycanore. 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 wended. To set a public hearing on 2/24/87, to consider the adoption of the 1985 edition of the Uniform Fire Code, as arrerded. FES. 87-21, SETTING A R10LIC NEARING ON 2/24/87, ON TIE [OVA CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM'S SERVICE RU71MONS AND FARE INCREASES AS PROPOSED IN TIE FY88 BUDGET; these reductions are to be inple anted 3116187. RES. 87-22, SETTING A RIBLIC HE0NG ON 2/24/87, ON THE OPERATING BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 7/1/87 THROUGH 6/30/88. TIE PROPOSED USE OF FEDERAL REVENIE SHARING MONIES FOR TIE FISCAL Official Actions February 10, 1987 Page 2 YEAR 7/1/87 THROUiI 6/30/86 AND THE pRCP05ED FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL INPROVUen PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YM 19BB-1992. Resolutions: RES. 87-23, ACCKIN; THE kMK FOR THE PAVING IMP VEAENIS FOR TY'N CPE SUB]I- VISIONPMI 3, LOTS 23 MUM 36, 43 THROGH 63 AND 95 AND FOR 1Y'N CPE SUBDIVISION PART 4, LOIS 120 THRDJ61 123. Correspondence: Michael Brennan of the First Mennonite Church regarding the problen of traffic detouring through the parking lot of the church because of the prohibition of turns at Myrtle Avenue and Melrose Court, City V. will rePly. Cheryl Svatos regarding noise caused by air compressors owned by the railroad, referred I to City Mgr, for reply. Letters regarding possi- ble reductions in funding for human services from Jon P. Boyle; Edith Ennis; Olive Pearl Ritter; Lorena R. Cozinne; Paul and Margaret Roberts. Letters regarding Proposed Nath Side Historical District front Ellen Hickerson; Iva Hilleren; Margaret and Kenneth McDonald. Maw from the Civil Service Ckmn. submitting certi- fied lists of applicants for the following Positions: Accountant/rreasury; Construction Inspection/Engineering; Maintenance Worker I II/Senior Center. Attorney Timothy Grady sup- porting Elderly Services Agency, Affirmative roll callvote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmenbers present. The Maya declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to i rezone certain lots in SouUwmt Estates Subdivi- sion, Part Two, from ID -RS to RR -1. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone Lots 94 and 95 of Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part Two, frown FDH-8 to RS -8. Moved and seconded that the ordinance to rezone Lots 94 and 95 of Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part Two, from PDH -8 to RS -8, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council - i nerbers present. The Mayor declared the notion carried. Moved and seconded to defer until 2/23/87, informal discussion of an ordinance designating the North Side Residential Area an Historic Preservation I. Overlay (OHP) zone. The Mayor noted letters re- ceived from Wallace Toasini, Paula Brandt, William & Elsie Burton, The peppers, and Linda Bielfeldt. The follaving People appeared: Margaret Nowysz and Pat Eckhardt. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried. i. I, Official Actions February 10, 1987 Page 3 Roved and seconded to adopt PES. 87-24, MELD TIE 1983 CHREHMSIVE PIAN UPDATE TO CHWE 71E LAND LEE CLASSIFICATION OF STTEB SOUTH INXISTRIAL PARK FROM INDUSTRIAL TD INTENSIVE 01WEIAL. John Rhoades and Larry Srhnittjer appeared. Moved and seconded that an ordinance to rezone a 13.83 acre subdivision known as Streb South Indus- trial Park from I-1 to CI -1, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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 camunity to view the Council meetings. Councilmaiber Strait noted the recommendation j frau the Design Review Canmittee re newspaper vend- ing machines. The City Atty. reported that the City of Des Moines had a newspaper vending nachine ordi- nance and copies would be sent to Council for re- view. The Mayor rated an invitation from the Johnson County Artist Selection Committee to sped an afternoon by "The River" on Sunday, February 15, frau 2-4 p.m. The Mayor invited everyone to attend the Citizens Awareness of Lorcet Goverment Program sponsored by the League of Waren Voters, to be held at 7:00 p.m. 2/24, prior to the formal Council meeting; noted the blood cholesterol testing at Percy Hospital; and inforred citizens of a meeting at Hoover School 2/11 re the wastewater treatment plant construction. The recamerrlation of the Design Review Camdt- tee noted as follows: The Design Review Carmittee i requested the City Council ask the Legal Depar Brent 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. Roved and seconded to approve a tentative agree- ment between the City of Iowa City and Police Labor Regulations Organization of Icwa City. The Peyer declared the motion carried. Moved aid seconded to adopt RES. 87-25, NMM- IZDLG TLE MAYOR TO SIGN AND LLE CITY CLEW TO ATTEST IOWA CITY TRANSIT'S CWTFACT FOR EXXON OVERgLARGE FADS. Moved and seceded to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the professional corpietoncy of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests Official Actions February 10, 1987 Page 4 a closed session. Affimative roll call vote unani- mous, 7/0, all Councibmbes present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Amyre is on file i the office of the Plete description Of Council Cleric ivi- (�S/WIl1IAM J. *WSCO, MAYOR sAdARIAN K. KPitR, CITY CLERK Sutmitted for publication - 2/19/87 ?Tla� % dao 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: present: Atkins, Helling,7TimninsitKarrber' Absent: Nonembrisco, Baker, tape recorded on Tape 87-C11, Side,l , Beagle, 0 Maile , Stil minutes 1 -End and Side 2bruary 16 y Council minutes The Mayor 1-172. 1987, as February 14 1987, as SALUTE TO HOSPITALIZED VETERAN'S EDAYMA ebruary,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 dations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: 9 items and recomnen- Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 1/27/87, as published, subject to correction, as recommended b Clerk. y the City Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing Comm Bd. of Trustees - 1/22/87 and spec, mtg., 1/2 . -9/87; pol1/13/87; Library ice and Fire Re - 1/21/87t Design ReviewtComm, 1/27/87; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - - 1/22/87. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class C for Beverly K, Neuchter dba Mike's Tap, 122 Wright Street. Approving Class C Liquor License for Ambrose-Lovetinskiquor License foE.r Washington Street. Approving a Class E Beer Inc,nPrmit andoSundaySales for Hy -Vee Food Store, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store 03 and Drugtown N2, 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 consider the adoption of the 1985 edition of the hearing BuildingBCoto de, 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, a 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. 94, P. 22, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON 2/24/87, ON THE OPERATING BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1/1/87 THROUGH 6/30/88, THE PROPOSED USE OF FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING MONIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1/1/87 THROUGH 6/30/88 AND THE PROPOSED FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 1988-1992. Resolutions: RES. 87-23, Bk, 94 . 23PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR TY'N CAE SUBDIVISION'PARTEPTING 3, LOTSH23WTHROUFOR GH 36E 43 THROUGH 63 AND 95 AND FOR TY'N CAE SUBDIVISION PART 4, LOTS 120 THROUGH 123, &I 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 because of the prohibition of turns at Myrtle Avenue and Melrose Court, City Mgr. will reply. Cheryl Svatos regarding noise caused by air compressors owned by the railroad, referred to City Mgr. for reply. Letters regarding possible reductions in funding for human services from: John P. Boyle; Edith Ennis; Olive Pearl Ritter; Lorena R. Cozine; Paul and Margaret Roberts. Letters regarding proposed North Side Historical District from: Ellen Hickerson; Iva Hilleman; Margaret and Kenneth McDonald. Memo from the Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Accountant/Treasury; Construc- tion 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 City Mgr.'s response to Cheryl Svatos, item f(2). The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone certain lots in Southwest Estates Subdivision, Part Two, from IO -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 94 and 95 of Ty'n 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 by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-24, Bk. 94, p. 24 AMEND THE OF STREB 1983COMPREHENSIVE INDUSTRIAL PAN ARK ARK UPDATE FROM INDUSTRIALHE TO LAND USE L ASSIFI- INTENSIVE Councilmembers discussed a memo from City Atty. Timmins. Staffinember Beagle present for discussion. John Rhoades and Larry Schnittjer appeared. of ollrcalldeclared vote: Ayes: McDonald, , 4/3 Strait,vith Zubere following division Courtney, Dickson, Baker. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that an ordinance to rezone a 13.83 acre subdivision known as Streb South Industrial Park from I-1 to CI -1, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with ZuberthAmbrisco. following division Dickson Baker,aCourtney. Ayes: McDonald, Strait, 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 meeting; noted the blood cholesterol testing at Mercy Council 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 ,er AUTHORIded ST IOW ZINGyTHEbMAYOReTOnSIGNbANDtTHEtCITY CLERK TOS ATTE25,Bk. 94,CITp. 25, SIT'S CONTRACT FOR EXXON OVERCHARGE FUNDS- Affirmative roll call vote unani- adopted. AN - mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution 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 7/0,all C uncilmembers closed session. The Mayor r declared ve lthe l camotion ll votecarriedoand adjourned to executive session 8:35 P.M. �U�.claocaaWW I -u RN . RR, CITY LERK COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES - February 24, 1987 Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 2/24/87, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, LCourtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Noinsne. Staffinembers undell, Frantz,espenney,iCainTiSchmadekearr Counc�lhminutes �letapDo nee, recorded Tape 87-C11, Side 2, 172 -End; 87-C15, Sides 1-u 1 -End; t , Side 1, 1-5on 4. The Mayor delivered his State of the City Message. The Mayor proclaimed February 1987, BLACK HISTORY MONTH; February 1981, GENEALOGY IN IOWA CITY MONTH; February 27, 1987, GROUNDWATER PRESERVATION DAY; March 1987, SOCIAL WORK MONTH; March 8-14, 1987, GIRL SCOUT WEEK. The Mayor noted the additions to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Courtney, seconded byy Dickson, 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 2/10/87, as published, subject to correct Clerk. ion, as recommended by the City Min tes of Boards and JohnsonuCounty Bd. of Supervisorsioni/21/87, P&ZeComn,of 1/15/87, 2/5/87; CCN Comm. - 7;Bro7; Airport Comm, - 1/20/87; Resources Conservation Comm. - 1/12/87; Broadband Telecomm, Comm. - 1/20/87. Permit Motions: Approving a Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Pester Marketing Company dba Pester Marketing Company #59, 302 South Dubuque Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for All American Deli, Inc. dba All American Deli, 269 Old Capital Mall. Approving a Class E Liquor License for Drug Fair Inc, dba Peoples Drug #5276, 2425 Muscatine Avenue. Approving a Class E Liquor License for Super Spirits Shop, LTD. dba Super Spirits Shop, 5 Sturgis Drive, Suite 2000. Approving a Class E Beer Permit & Sunday Salesfor Super Spirits Shop, LTD. dba Super Spirits Shop, 5 Sturgis Drive, Suite 2000, Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $4,469,029.31 for the period of 1/1 through 1/31/87, as recommended by the Finance Direc- tor, subject to audit. Correspondence: Letters regarding proposed North Side Historic District KaySchneider; Duane &r ElizabetheMeans; Petitionafrom BobrSaunderMarkRe&t101 residents. Ann Rawland regarding transit service and other budget con- siderations. Deana Wilt regarding parking in the near downtown area. Mrs. Laura Hurd regarding Elderly Services and the Shared Housing Pro- gram. Suzanne Sumnerwill regarding Elderly Services Agency. Memo from the Civil Service Comn. submitting certified lists of applicants for the IIllr.owiCeng nteositions: Maintenance Worker I/Water; Maintenance Worker r. Memo from the Traffic Engr, regarding loading zone in the 100 block of North Capitol Street. Council Activities February 24, 1987 Page 2 Applications for Use of Public Property: League of Women Voters to use the Civic Center lobby for a reception prior to 2/24/87 Council meeting, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor thanked the League of Women Voters for sponsoring the reception prior to the formal meeting to help citizens meet their local government officials. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance to rezone certain lots in Southwest Estates Subdivision, Part Two, from ID -RS to RR -1, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to concur with the recommendation of the P&Z Comm. that the filing fee for a request to rezone certain lots in Southwest Estates Subdivision, Part Two, from ID -RS to RR -1 be waived. The Mayor declared the motion tarried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance to rezone Lots 94 and 95 of Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part Two, from POH-8 to RS -8 be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. After dis- cussion, original motion withdrawn. Moved by Mc0onald, seconded by Zuber, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 87-3311, Bk. 28, P. 4, TO REZONE LOTS 94 AND 95 OF TY'N CAE SUBDIVISION, PART TWO, from PDH -8 to RS -8, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The thatrtheclared the ordinance betion finallyradopted Moved this time. Affirmatiive seconded rollucall vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-26, Bk. 94, P. 26, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF CAMBRIA COURT SUBDIVISION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, to concur with the recommendation of the P&Z Commission that parking around the Cambria Court cul-de-sac be prohibited, The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. North Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance designating the deferred dtoRtheential 3/10/87rea an Councilistoric meeting. The Mayortion DvdeclaredDNthezmotion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance to rezone a 13.83 wn as resecondbe given vvoten for wpassage. The u Mayoth rudeclareda hef motion carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call votes: Ayes: Zuber, Ambrisco, McDonald, Strait. Nays: Baker, Courtney, Dickson. Council Activities February 24, 1987 Page 3 A public hearing was held on an ordinance adopting the Uniform Building Code, as amended, This Code shall be known as P g the 1985 Edition of City Building Code. No one appeared. the Iowa A public hearing was held on an ordinance adopting the Uniform Fire Code, as amended. This Code shall be known as P g the 1985 Edition of Fire Code. Baker questioned whether the sprinkler systems wouldtbe mandatory in the new Code. The Cit simultaneously with work on therger buildingdthe codes andter would be a report sent discussed ksto Council. No one appeared. i A public hearing was held on the Iowa City Transit System's Service Reductions and Fare Increases as proposed in the FY88 Budget; are to be implemented 3/16/87. The following people appeared: Kenneth Wessels, 2400 Muscatine Avenue; Suzette Grin non D these changes Dieterle, 727 Walnut; Douglas Jones, 1136 Franklin; Don Arenz, 342 S. Carolyn )j Ann Rowland, 839 Roosevelt; Elizabeth Ann Cla 4816 Lakeside' Carolyn Watson, 403 Elmridge; Lori Bears, 2430 Muscatine Avenue; Mary Stevenson, Joh S. Dodge; Leanne Mayhew, 19 Re al Rob Wirsbez, 606 Oakland; Kubby, 1001 Friendly; Jay Herman, g411LPeterson; Linda Lev Ann Shires, 301 Woodridge; Karen 9 Mark Brown, 320 S. Dubuque i 336 MacBride Rd.; I Keokuk; Laura Routh, 212 1/2 S. Clinton; Betty Peterson, 1132 S. Riverside; and Deb Moe, R.R, #3Crouk, 752lWestminster; g�j$ A public hearing was held on the operating Budget estimate for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1987 through June 30, 1988, the proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing Monies for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1987 through June 30, 1988, and I the proposed five-year Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Years Leonard9Yeggy, 2. St. Anne'sgDpiivele appeared: Karen Kubby, 1001 Friendly and I Margaret Gridley, 728 E. Washington appeared the Liberal Arts Student Association city and presented Council with lighting proposal for the year, The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Design Review Comm, i vacancy for an indefinite term; p&Z Co me• _ one vacancy for five - ending 5/1/92; Mayor's Youth Em - one term terms ending 5/5/90 Conn. nt Bd, - two vacancies for three-year ending 5/1/90. These appointmentswillbe made at the 4/7/87 meeting of the I g - two vacancies for three-year terms City Council. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to appoint Lorraine Dorfman I Magowan Avenue, to the Sr. Center Com;, for an unexpired term ending 12/21/88. The Mayor declared the 3114 COunCilmembers present, motion carried unanimously, 7/0 a1 The Mayor requested the appointments' iRevenue be deferred to the 3/9/1Informaltdiscussiothe n�zens' Committee on City Councilmen will Baker inv questioned if the downtown Hawkeye Heaven sign legal. Staff will investigate. if reviewed informal discussion the previous evening re evaluating and formulating cost estimates for the storms i i f 2� Council Activities February 24, 1987 Page 4 water problems at First Avenue and Tudor and Princeton; creek parallel to First Avenue; Upland Avenue; and Fairmeadows area. Ambrisco noted a neigh- borhood meeting scheduled for 2/25 at Longfellow School. The recommendations of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission noted as follows: (1) The Broadband Telecommunications Commission (BTC) recom- mends to Council, based in part on Legal staff's opinion, that Heritage Should not have to provide cable service to City Block 80 downtown. The BTC Will continue to monitor this situation. Posed budget to Council, but also wants to 2advise CouncilBTC thatat the budget does not account for several items, which may be important u the coming one de three years, Those items not accounted for in the Current budget include: 1) an upgrade in the Production Coordinator's position; 2) a financial audit of the cable company; 3) a chargeback system Position; the City Cable TV Department for services provided to the City departments that are non -cable TV related; 4) no provisions for the institutional network (INET), interactive or other telecommunications research and development have been included, which may facilitate economic savings and development for the Iowa i City community; 5) the at services line item charges should be reviewed for possible reduction (these are reimbursements back to the City Administration and included. Legal for service rendered); 6) no promotion budget is now Moved THE CITY OF 27, APPROVING AND nAUTHORIZINGseconded EXECUTIONMcDonald, AoCHAPTER 28E AGREEMEBk. 94 NT BETIJEEN i THE DEVELOPMENT, 041NERSH�PiALEASET14ANA MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF AHE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOLDJ JOINT FOR MING POOL FACILITY AT MERCER PARK. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers pres- ent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved y AND 28, APPRIOWA OVINGDAcCOMMUNITYoECONOM CCBETTERMENT LOAN AGREEMEourtney, to adopt. RES -NTBBETWEENkTHE 4CITY LOANEDETO WORLDVIEW,ENNCF TODNOMIC ASSISTDINLOPMENT PURCHASEDOFECAPITALL WHICH EQUIBE PMENT i WORLDVIEW'S EXPANSION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved i 29, APPROVING Dickson LOAN secondedby BETWEENTHEoCITYadopt ANDRES WORLDV EW,Bk. INC4�FOR CAPITAL U COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT FUNDS TO ASSIST IN PURCHASE OF CAPITAL EQUIPMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all COUnCiI- members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, AUTHORIZINGYTHEr MAYORseconded SIGNb THEDickson CERTIFIo adopt RES, 87-30, AGREEMENT BES TWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE STATE OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adapted. oved 91,MAUTHORIZ NGkTHE,MAYORnTOdSIbGN ANDTHECITY aCLERK TOt. SATTESTIANDAGREEMENT WITH NEWTON ROAD INVESTORS AND NEWTON ROAD CONDOMINIUMS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIA- Council Activities February 24, 1987 Page 5 TION AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF A RETAINING WALL ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 1050 NEWTON ROAD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-32, Bk. 94, P. 32 TEMPORARILY CLOSING A PORTION OF SLOTHOWER ROAD. tion adopted /0' all Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call The the r Mayor declared vote esolu- Moved by Dickson, seconded b certifying unpaid sidewalk repair McDonald d to defer to 3/10/87 manner as a property tax. , resolution Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the County Auditor in the same j motion carried, 7/0, all Moved by Baker, seconded b APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION rOF A BUS ADVERTISING MA BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND ED SNUFFINtney, to adopt ES 87-33, Bk. 94 vote unanimous, 7 F all RKETIve AGREEMENT resolution adopted. Councilmembers Affirmative roll present. The Mayor declared call the Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to ad' tive roll call vote unanimous declared the motion , 7/0, all Councilmembers res P.M. Affirms- j carried. present. The May WIL J. B IS 0 -y��M, � , MAYOR -MARtnu v nnnK�eiRK c i JOINT MEETING OF THE AND JOHNSON COUNTY January IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 21, 1987 -y, aecond ' •' at 4:05 � anon co Floor, Chairperson Ockenfejsat the Count Board o Council presiding.y Administratio, Present' Ambrisco Absent: Baker, Courtney, Dickson McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Supervisors present; Ockenfels, Donnelly, Sehr, Myers, Absent: Burns, Board of Supervisor The following items wereediscussed nfels led the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. SCOTT BOULEVARD/LOCAL ROAD UPDATE; Myers stated the Count With$140,the planningoo of funding of th for he projecty and Atkins saStill ideCitisagreement regarding property owners to the Project; negotiations are be{staff is proceeding bond in the city,s upcoming right-of-way; the Cit O held with three ject; and BDI's serious budget to fund y anticipates selling a Ambrisco said financial the City s share of the is vital the Board and Council are problems may impact a the pro - to economic development for the nar agreement on Project, Supervisors has concerns the project and it right-of-way purchase that or� final engi^eerssnoted the Board the Ambrisco stated the Cit of Count s estimate City Council still wants to tion is under -estimated, HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING: Proceed with the project. waWaDonald said the joint hearings involving y,have taken Place and the subcommittee Friday, January 30 at 7;00 a,m, to formulate HOSPICHOSPIC-: the City, County, and United has scheduled a meeting on recommendations. Ockenfeis said this is the County, Cit the first year Hospice has requested and VNA need y' and United y and duplication of services H adopt a to be addressed, Ockenfels suggestfunding from dinate services, to not fund Hospice and ask thetoed the Cit y NC County proposed change Ockenfels em meet with y and County 9einvolving Phasized Hospice is a VNA to ,00r - ices should be discussed B the Medicare Program and duplieationgency, but creased dramatically. Penney noted the Hospice client load of serv- Program could increase Sehr noted the Hospice proposed use of had {re Bested the Joint paperwork and staff re the Medicare gested Human Services Subcommittee requirements. Ockenfels sug- McDonald asked Penney to study the Hos Prepare information about Ce funding impact on other programs. Hos proposed changes and the 01#Q MINUTES JOINT MEETING OF THE AND JOHNSON COUNTY JANUARY 21, 1987 PAGE 2 IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JOINT HUMAN SERVICE FACILITY: McDonald distributed information regarding interest in a joint human service facility. McDonald proposed that the County and City consider service facility. McDonaldesaida Elementfor the use ary savings and afmoreoint human efficient delivery of service could result from the establishment of a joint facil- ity. Ambrisco asked if any of the five agencies listed as the most probable prospects to benefit from a joint facility would require the use of the building seven days a week. Penney said none of the agencies listed are open and serving the public on weekends on a regular basis. In response to Ambrisco, McDonald said St. Patrick's has not appraised the property. McDonald guessed the property would cost an estimated $300,000, but there would be additional costs associated with renovation and making the build- ing handicapped accessible. In response to McDonald, Atkins said the City staff could do a preliminary site review of the property. Myers suggested involving United Way with the project. The City Council and Board of Supervisors agreed to the concept of purchasing the St. Patrick's property for the use as a joint human services facility. SLOTHOWER ROAD: Sehr stated the City Council has decided to not improve Slothower Road. Ambrisco said the City decided to not improve Slothower Road because of liability concerns and the $100,000 cost estimation by the City Engineer. Myers stated the road is currently being used and liability exists for the City of Iowa City. Sehr said it would cost $10,000 to make the road adequate for traffic. Myers asked if the City could adopt rules relating to limited liability roads. Schmeiser said the City distinguishes between classes of roads by establishing load limits. Melling stated the City Engineer developed minimum standards for road improvements for anticipated traffic level of 250 to 450 vehicles per day and the $104,000 cost estima- tion want tobased incur thethose cost of several Schmeiser thousand dollarsetothat the Cidid improve the road to the required minimum standards when expansion in that area of the city is not needed. Schmeiser raised concerns about the City's liability by accepting a road that is less than city standards. Councilmembers agreed to look at the road. ISSUANCE OF HOUSE MOVER PERMITS FOR BUILDING MOVED FROM IOWA CITY TO Sehr asked Iowa City to inform the County when permits are issued to allow house movers to move buildings from Iowa City to the County. SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET TRAFFIC PATTERNS: The Board of Supervisors requested the City allow two-way traffic to the east of their building on South Dubuque Street. In response to Myers, Atkins said he will direct the City Traffic Engineer to review the traffic jt 4%z MINUTES JOINT MEETING OF THE IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL AND JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JANUARY 21, 1987 PAGE 3 patterns on South Dubuque Street and prepare a report. The Board of Supervisors and Councilmembers discussed current traffic patterns in the area, the cement island at Benton and Dubuque streets, and the City's construction plans to widen the Benton Street bridge. The meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m. al PFORMAL LANNISMEETION - Big PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1987 7:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Cooper, Dierks, Clark, Perry, Scott, Wallace MEMBERS ABSENT: Horowitz STAFF PRESENT: Boyle, Franklin, Manning RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL: 1. Z-8609. Approval of the application submitted by the Seville Corpora - ii on fo rezone a.portion of Southwest Estates Subdivision, Part Two, from ID -RS to RR -1. 2. That the filing fee for the above rezoning request Z-8609 be waived. 3. Z-8701. Approval of the application submitted by Michael Hodge Con- sfr-u—Mon to rezone Lots 94 and 95 of Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part 2, from PDH -8 to RS -8. 4. S-8623. Approval of the application submitted by Michael Hodge Con- s ruc ion for consideration of the preliminary and final Subdivision Plat of Cambria Court, a re -subdivision of Lots 94 and 95, Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part 2, subject to final approval of the legal papers. 5. That there be no parking permitted on the cul-de-sac of Cambria Court. 6. S-8614. Approval of a revised application for Dean Oakes Woods Addi- .tTon, as a four -lot residential subdivision at Amhurst Street, Lower West Branch Road and Rochester Avenue., REQUEST TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR STAFF ASSISTANCE: None. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Scott called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: { None. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES: Wallace moved to approve the minutes of December 4, 1986. Perry seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0. a? 03 t7 11 AOR tic o� SERIES MT -8 OF MINUTES FORMAL MEETING 4Avppmu'' ^ PLANNING 8 ZONING COMMISSION „/Qy� THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1987 - 7:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS l/ MEMBERS PRESENT: Cooper, Dierks, Clark, Perry, Scott, Wallace MEMBERS ABSENT: Horowitz STAFF PRESENT: Boyle, Franklin, Manning RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL: 1, Z-i86on o09, Approval of the application submitted by the Seville Corpora- rezone a portion of Southwest Estates Subdivision, Part Two, from ID-RS to RR-1. 2. That the filing fee for the above rezoning request Z-8609 be waived, 3. Z-8701. Approval of the application submitted by Michael Hodge Con- s ruc ion to rezone Lots 94 and 95 of Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part 2, from PDH-8 to RS-8. 4. S-8623. Approval of the application submitted by Michael Hodge Con- Plat cof Cambria consideration a re�ubdivisiof the omofaLots 94 andfinal 95,ubTy'osCae Subdivision, Part 2, subject to final approval of the legal papers. 5. That there be no parking permitted on the cul-de-sac of Cambria Court. 6. S-8614. Approval of a revised application for Dean Oakes Woods Addi- West Branch Road and Rochester Avenue.. tin, as a four-lot residential subdivision at Amhurst Street, Lower REQUEST TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR STAFF ASSISTANCE: None. CALL TO Q ORDER: Chairperson Scott called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. PUBLICDISCUSSION: None. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES: Wallace moved to approve the minutes of December 4, 1986. Perry seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0. V? $4,3 Planning 8 Zoning Commission January 15, 1987 Page 2 Dierks moved to approve the minutes of December 18, 1986, as circulated at the meeting. Cooper seconded the motion. Scott noted that Franklin had highlighted the changes and deletions outlined at the informal meeting. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0. ZONING 1. Public discussion of a proposed amendment to the Research Development Park (ROP) Zone, (Refer to Z-8608,) Franklin reported that the amendment stems from request Z-8608, from Southgate Development Co., to rezone an area north of the Highlander from Co -1 to RDP and a revaluation of the ROP zone, The proposed amendments to the RDP zone include: - decreasing the minimum lot size from 2 acres to I acre - modifying setback requirements along the edge of the zone - requiring from the developer a master plan for the area inclusion of restrictive covenants Franklin explained that the Commission had requested from staff more information on research/development parks and intended to defer voting on this application until a subsequent meeting. Scott asked if there were additional comments from staff regarding the rezoning request, Z-8608. Franklin responded that she would hold further comments until the Commission reviews the rezoning request at a public meeting. Perry asked staff if the Commission decided to change the Comprehen- sive Plan, could they change more than just the area requested in the rezoning. Franklin stated that the Commission should look at the entire area when planning for its use, adding that the area residents would then need to be notified of the possible change, and be given the opportunity to respond. Wallace wondered what would happen if the RDP amendment was not ap- proved. Franklin noted that in the approved subdivision for Northgate Corporate Park and the Highlander Addition there are a number of lots under two acres; failure of the amendment would negate development on some of those lots under RDP zoning, Scott noted a discrepancy in the application, that in an ROP zone, the area must be a minimum of ten acres. The size of the applicant's area is only 9.5 acres. Franklin noted that with the inclusion of the Riepe-Buchanan-Piper area, the rezoning request would meet that re- quirement. Franklin also stated that staff advocates changes in the RDP zone ordinance even if the Southgate Development request for rezoning is deniedStaff feels the changes in the RDP zoning ordi- nance to be significant and necessary, 074913 Planning 8 Zoning Commission January 15, 1987 Page 3 Regarding the proposed deletion of jewelry, silver, and plated ware from the list of permitted uses, Scott noted that when the ROP zone was originally discussed in December of 1985, at that time Perry raised the question of whether that use should be permitted. Referring to the discussion at the informal meeting, Wallace asked if fitness centers would also be permitted. Franklin explained that would be included in a redraft of the ordinance, possibly as a special exception, as well as other changes that staff will make before the next meeting. Cooper moved to defer consideration of the proposed amendment to the ROP Zone and Z-8608, an application submitted by Southgate Development Company to rezone property within the Highlander Addition from CO -1 to ROP. Dierks seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0. 2. 'Z-8608. Public discussion of an application submitted by Southgate e6 veTpment Company to rezone property within the Highlander Addition from CO -1 to RDP. Refer to above item. 3. Z-8609. Public discussion of an application submitted by the Seville Corporation to rezone a portion of Southwest Estates Subdivision, Part Two, from ID -RS to RR -1. The final plat for the Southwest Estates Subdivision was approved in July of 1986. Five and one-half acres in the southwest area of the subdivision, Lots 15, 16, and 17, which were thought to be within the RR -1 zone extended into the adjacent IO -RS zone by approximately 360 feet. The problem stemmed from a boundary error on the zoning map. Franklin noted that the 5-1/2 acres are within the watershed flowing away from Iowa City as is the rest of the subdivision. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request. Perry asked if the nearby "P" zone has been corrected on the new zoning maps received by the Commission. Franklin responded in the affirmative. Wallace moved to approve the application submitted by the Seville Corporation to rezone a portion of Southwest Estates Subdivision, Part Two, from ID -RS to RR -1. Perry seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0. Wallace moved to recommend to City Council a waiver of the filing fee for the above rezoning request Z-8609. Dierks seconded the motion. Scott explained the second motion reflected the recognition that the need for the rezoning was attributed in part to a clerical error on the zoning map. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0. a? 443 Planning & Zoning Commission January 15, 1987 Page 4 4. Z-8610. Public discussion of an application submitted by John Jadryev and Jim Smith to rezone property located at 1825 DeForest Street from Rs -5 to CC -2. Franklin reported that the applicant is requesting a rezoning of the property located at 1825 DeForest with the intention of constructing a 2-3 story office building. The area was subdivided in 1963. The property to the south is residential, to the northwest a home occupa- tion (T. Wong), to the north is commercial development (Hardee's), and property is currently zoned RS -5. The staff's concern is primarily with the uses allowed in the proposed CC -2 zone. Franklin suggested that the Commission consider condi- tional zoning. With conditional zoning, the City requires that spe- cific conditions be met. In this case, the City could require a site plan before the rezoning was approved. Franklin added that the pri- mary reason the rezoning is under consideration is that residential development on this lot has not occurred for over 23 years and the location of commercial development on two sides of the lot may se- verely limit its development for the uses permitted in the existing zone. Staff recommended deferral of the application and suggested that the residents on DeForest be notified of the proposal. Franklin confirmed Wallace's observation that two of the eight lots of S the original subdivision are not zoned residential. The two lots comprise Lutheran Social Services. Perry asked if the neighbors have been notified. Franklin responded i that the request would have to come from the Commission. Perry moved to defer until the next formal meeting, 2/5/87, Z-8610, an application submitted by John Jadryev and Jim Smith to rezone property located at 1825 DeForest Street from RS -5 to CC -2. He further re- quested that staff notify the adjacent neighbors on DeForest from Sycamore to Lower Muscatine, on both sides of the street. Wallace seconded the motion, and asked that the Lutheran Social Services be included in the notification. The motion carried, 6-0. 5. Z-8701. Public discussion of an application submitted by Michael Toodge Construction to rezone Lots 94 and 95 of Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part 2, from POH-8 to RS -8. (Refer to S-8623.) Franklin reported that the area under consideration currently has an overlay zone of POH-8, which allows the developer some flexibility in the use and design of structures and land in situations where conven- tional development may be inappropriate. The underlying zone is RS -8, which permits the construction of single-family residences and du- plexes. The applicant is requesting that the OPOH designation be removed and the underlying zone of RS -8 be reinstated. The intent of the developer is to build seven duplexes. The rezoning will permit the owner to build to the designated density. 09 443 Planning 8 Zoning Commission January 15, 1987 Page 5 Staff had no objections to the rezoning request and recommended ap- proval. Regarding S-8623, the application submitted for consideration of the preliminary final subdivision plat for Lots 94 and 95, Franklin distributed revised plats to the Commission members. The walkway between Cambria Court and Willow Creek Park was shown along the sewer easement between Lots 1 and 2. Staff received the legal papers; although they were still being reviewed by the legal staff, the papers should be satisfactory. Franklin noted that the previous sidewalk easement will need to be vacated. Staff recommends approval of the preliminary and final subdivision plat subject to final approval of the legal papers. Clark questioned staff on why a walkway to the park was necessary. Franklin responded that the residents of Cambria Court and the area nearby had requested the walkway to allow the residents to the south access to the park. Clark wondered if the grade of the walkway would require steps. Hodge interjected that the grade is steep, but felt steps would not be necessary. He expressed that he was willing to do whatever the City required. With the walkway located along the sewer easement, Wallace wondered if this meant the sewer piping would be below the sidewalk and cause instability in the foundation of the sidewalk. Franklin noted that the sewer pipe would not be directly under the sidewalk. Wallace asked what issue would trigger handicapped accessibility of the walkway. Boyle explained that all sidewalks are to be handicapped accessible. Dierks pointed out that there are other handicapped accessible entrances to the park. Public Discussion: Gary R. Conrad, 1150 Cambria Court, Iowa City. As the President of the Ty'n Cae Homeowners Association, Conrad expressed his support for the application, adding that it was a positive step for the area. Conrad mentioned that this was discussed by the Association with an eye towards the density and the provision of Willow Creek Park access. He stressed the need for the walkway, explaining that there is much pedestrian traffic through there even though signs have been posted by the City to discourage it. Conrad added that the grade of the walkway should not prove to be a problem since he thought it to be the same grade as nearby residents' driveway. Concluding, Conrad confirmed his support for the changes as recommended by staff. To clarify, Scott asked staff if on the previous approval of the PDH, the Commission indicated language to Council regarding parking in the circle area of Cambria Court. Franklin was unsure, but felt there had been some inference to that effect, as well as a stop sign on Cambria Court. Conrad recalled discussion with the Association at that time, and reported that while there is no stop sign, Cambria Court currently a01 Planning 8 Zoning Commission January 15, 1981 Page 6 has parking on one side only, worked very well. He added that this Scott asked if the parking e xtended , Part of the Court. Conrad believed so Speaking for the Commission, Scott felt that if subdivision items were approved, the Com mi- ss{on motion indicating no parking on the circle Dierks moved to a , arrangement has into the circle the rezoning and the should make a third fromConstruction to rezoneeLotsve h94 and g5 of T submitted b unanimously, PDH -8 to RS -8, perry seconded the TY'n Cate Subdivision, n, PaMichael rtd2e unanimously, 6_0. motion, The motion carried F Perry movedto Construction for approve consideration application submitted b sion Plat of Cambria Court °f the presubmi r y Michael Hodge Cae Subdivision a re -subdivision of Y and final Subdiv;_ Pers. Wallace seconded the subject to final a Lots 94 and 96, Ty'n ( 6-0. motion, approval of the legal pa- Wallace motion carried unanimously. Wallace mored to recommend to City Council that there be o0 the circle area of Cambria Court, Clark seconded 1 motion carried unanimously, 6_0. Parking e i DEVELOP -ENT- the notion. The 1• 5-8614. Public discussion Of a oo s Addition, a four -lot residentialssubdivision at j Lower West Branch application for Dean Oakes Road and Rochester Avenue, Amhurst Street, Franklin reported that the application is a by the Commission in July of 1986. At that time revision proposed of plans denied paving opaacess to Rochester and one to Lower s one of the revised Portion of Lower West Branch West Branch six lots confined Pton proposes Road was also an Road, The Amhurst Streetour-lot subdivision, with all issue, The still under review, Legal papers have drive access but do seem satisfactory, been received and are Staff recommends approval, subject to final approval of legal papers. Cooper moved to approve 5-8614, the revised a Woods Addition, as a four -lot residential Street, Lower PPlication for Dean Oakes the motion, West Branch Road and Rochester subdivision at Avenue, Dierks Amhurst To elucidate seconded proval his change in voting from denial or abstention to a - location perry first noted the close Proximity Of the subdivision under review. y of his residence to the property will be developed at same time He also reco forever, Legal staff has and cannot ecognized that the interest, and that Perry concurred that thereremain a cornfield y may participate in the votingnO conflicts of opereing lmeetinthe Commission, Scott stated appreciation to the devel- the concerns and objections of the Commission, 07 403 Planning & Zoning Commission January 15, 1987 Page 7 The Commission approved the preliminary and final subdivision plat unanimously, 6-0. OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Scott distributed a one-page handout from the minutes dated 11/20/86. The motion made by Wallace for the Meadow Ridge OPD -H was unclear. Wallace moved to amend the minutes of 11/20/86 to approve the applica- tion submitted by R.D. Phipps for a preliminary Large Scale Residen- tial Development (LSRD) for Neadow Ridge, and 8.11 acre tract located at 1900 North Dubuque Street. Dierks seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0. 2. Planning and Zoning Commission Information. - Cooper and Wallace attended the City Council meeting earlier in the week and reported that a public hearing date was set for the North Side Historic District for January 27, 1987. - Cooper mentioned that he attended the Chamber Environmental Concerns Committee meeting and conveyed the request from the Commission for input. He was told that the group would need to check with the Chamber Board of Directors before they could make any comments. Scott interjected that this arrangement stems from an incident from last year, and does pose a problem. The Chair will discuss the problem with the President of the Chamber. - Scott welcomed the newest member of the Commission, Dave Clark. He also echoed the statements made by member Horowitz at the last formal meeting in praise of Horst Jordan, outgoing member of the Commission, as a member and as Vice -Chairperson. - At the next formal meeting, Scott noted that the Commission will hold the election of officers and appoint member to other commis- sions and committees. He asked that members indicate if they no longer want/can serve in their current appointments, noting that the Riverfront Commission appointment is under review. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Scott declared the meeting over at 9:50 p.m. after no one would second a motion for adjournment. Minutes respectfully submitted by Linda Manning. Approved by: .ai1puierks, Secre ary 07 03 4x) MINUTES O FORMAL MEETING PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1987 - 7:30 P.M. ry CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Clark, Cooper, Dierks, Horowitz, Scott, Wallace MEMBERS ABSENT: Perry STAFF PRESENT: Boyle, Moen, Manning REQUEST TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR STAFF ASSISTANCE: None. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Scott called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 15, 1987: Cooper moved to approve the minutes of January 15, 1987. Clark seconded the motion. The motion carried, 5-0-1, with Horowitz abstaining. ZONING ITEMS: 1. Discussion of a proposed amendment to the Research Development Park (RDP) Zone. (Refer to Z-8608.) 2. Z-8608. Discussion of an application submitted by Southgate Development Company to rezone property within the Highlander Addition from CO -1 to ROP. Moen reminded the Commission that, as a result of the Commission's dis- cussion of this proposed amendment at its February 2, 1987, informal meeting, the amendment will be returned to staff for discussion at the next joint staff meeting. Moen suggested that the Commission may wish to defer this item. Horowitz roved to defer discussion of the ROP Zone amendments and discus- sion of Z-8608 to the formal meeting of February 19, 1987. Wallace seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0. FAJ 01 Planning 8 Zoning Commission February 5, 1987 Page 2 -1 3. Z-8610. Discussion of an application submitted by John Jadryev and Jim Smith to rezone property located at 1825 DeForest Avenue from RS -5 to CC -2. Moen reported that staff, including the City Traffic Engineer and Trans- portation Planner, does not object to limiting access to the site to Lower Muscatine Road. The proposed DeForest Avenue access would then be eliminated. Staff agreed that a sole entrance/exit on Lower Muscatine Road would be acceptable. In thinking back to a similar situation on Mall Drive, Horowitz recalled that curb cuts were arranged in relation to existing curb cuts. Moen noted that this issue was raised at the joint staff meeting, and it was suggested that the applicant align the curb cuts as closely as possible with an existing curb cut on the opposite side of the street. Boyle added that this is for visual purposes, to aid the drivers in seeing where the traffic is coming from. Moen noted that the applicants have no objections to this suggestion. Another major issue discussed by staff related to the handicapped en- trance. The proposed handicapped accessible ramp was felt to be too obtrusive, and staff recommends that this system be removed, and that in lieu of this system, a handicapped accessible entrance be placed at the building's front entrance and that a lift be placed in the interior. The handicapped parking space would then be located in front of the building. Moen speculated that the cost of the proposed outdoor ramp and this lift system would be similar. The Department of Housing and Inspection Serv- ices will advise the applicants in making the facility accessible, al- though with a split foyer, only one level is required to be accessible. Horowitz raised the issue of the possible widening of Lower Muscatine Road. Moen reported that Lower Muscatine is capable of being widened, but the City's Capital Improvement Program does not specify widening this street within the next five years. Public Discussion: Don m80Foresresident area, ea7,Chhremindedtheossionoapettion, dated January 6198whic includes 18 signatures which protest the change in RS -5 zoning of the sroperty at tressed BDeForest. rRealizing thatRS-5beretainedandrereferred the r oresidents' conance of cerns C rnsofithe impact on property values in the area if the rezoning is approved. He asked the Commission to look at the future, and although the applicants' businesses may not generate much traffic, tenants five to ten years down the road may increase traffic. Regarding curb cuts, McChristy felt the possible change in the width of Lower Muscatine would create problems, and noted that traffic involved with Hardee's is particularly bad now. Scott asked Boyle the extent with which the proposed conditional zoning agreement limits the uses that would be allowed on this property. Boyle noted that the office uses permitted in the CO -1 zone are proposed to be included, while other permitted uses in the CO -1 zone, such as clubs, 0? 1913 Planning & Zoning Commission February 5, 1987 Page 3 florist hospitals, nursingtihomes,edandlmeetingehallshwouldibe. all prohibited• uses Other, uses permitted in addition to offices would be copy services (which go hand-in-hand with office uses) and photographic studios. Photographic studios are not considered obtrusive in this neighborhood since an exist- ing studio is across the street. If conditionally zoned, Scott noted that the conditions go with the property. If the uses changed, they are still subject to that agreement. and the same restrictions. Mrs. )on McChrist 1804 DeForest. As a 15 -year employee of Hardee's, c ris y comoen a on a ra is the restaurant generates, along with the traffic associated with Owens Brush, during peak hours. She felt one more commercial establishment would only make a serious traffic problem worse. Wallace asked McChristy if the lot was used much by the neighbor- hood children, and if the open space was needed by the neighborhood. McChristy responded that the lot is not used much anymore and noted that Mark Twain is only a block away. Scott questioned Boyle on how the Commission should proceed since the original request from the applicants was from RS -5 to CC -2, rather than CO -1. Boyle felt that no formal action was necessary to amend the re- quest. He felt staff should have a draft of the conditional rezoning agreement available by the next meeting. Moen pointed out a letter received from the applicants requesting that the property be rezoned to any classification that would allow an office use. McChristy raised the issue of the Possible widening of Lower Muscatine. Boyle reported that the City owns 100 feet of right-of-way, although he was unsure which side of the street that was on. He felt the widening was not problematic. He also noted that the applicants are negotiating with the owners of Sycamore Mall to acquire the triangular portion of property in the southwest portion of the site plan. Scott stressed the fact that further discussion regarding the issues previously raised should wait until after staff has had the opportunity for further review. Noting that an item on the agenda is to set the the public hearing for discussion to amend the Comprehensive Plan to change land use designation of this property, Scott suggested that the Commission set the meeting for the next formal meeting of the Commission. If the problems of the rezoning request are not resolved, the Commission would defer this item until the March meeting. For the benefit of the public interested in this issue, Scott noted that the next informal meeting will be Tuesday, February 17, 1987. Wallace moved to defer Z-8610 until the February 19, 1987, formal meet- ing. Horowitz seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0. Dierks wondered if the land ownership issue was not resolved, would the Commission postpone the public hearing or have to vote. It was Scott's understanding that the Commission would still hold the public hearing, but could defer a recommendation. 0790 Planning & Zoning Commission February 5, 1987 Page 4 In summing up the feelings of the neighborhood residents, McChristy had the impression that they had lost before even speaking. Scott responded that the impression may have come from the informal meeting, where he generally limits public discussion, due to the time restrictions, but more importantly, because the public present should have their comments in the public record, which would be possible at the formal meeting. Since the developer is the impetus for the change, at the informal meet - Ings, discussion does run between the staff, the developer and the Com- mission. The forum for the public to express its views, objections, or suggestions is at the formal meeting, where those comments would be recorded. Dierks interjected that the formal meeting record, not the informal record, is what goes to the City Council, and helps in Council's r understanding of the issues and opposition involved. t k Scott informed the public that the ultimate decision is made by the City Council and that the Planning and Zoning Commission only plays an advi- sory role to the Council. He stressed that although the two bodies often agree, attendance and comments made to both bodies are important. Cooper added that a consensus at an informal meeting is not always indicative of what can happen at the formal meeting, and encouraged the public to attend both. t t DEVELOPMENT ITEMS: I. S-8702. Discussion of an application submitted by R.D. Phipps for ap- provaT of the final LSRD plan for Meadow Ridge. Moen introduced the Iowa City Fire Chief, Larry Donner, who was present to discuss Fire Code regulations governing fire apparatus access roads for Meadow Ridge and future developments. Donner distributed copies of excerpts from the 1982 and 1985 Uniform Fire Codes, noting that the City is currently operating under the 1982 Code, but will soon be using the 1985 Code. Donner first discussed the 150 -foot requirement noted in the staff report of January 5, 1987: "fire apparatus access roads shall be required for every building hereafter constructed when any portion of an exterior wall of the first story 1s located more than 150 feet from fire department vehi- cle access." The 150 foot requirement is a practical length in terms of accessibility in reaching the fire in a timely manner and also in terms of the amount of weight the firefighters must pull. This figure is also used nation- ally. Donner felt the Meadow Ridge developer has three options: first, change the distance between the buildings; secondly, install a sprinkler thsystem would require alteration ooh edeveloperc ud putinaccessroadstoallow fire department vehicles to reach the backs of the clusters. 4t us Planning & Zoning Commission February 5, 1987 Page 5 Scott noted that there are three breaks in the building clusters proposed and asked what additional types of access would be required. Donner responded that it would be possible to have an access road from the private drive to the back of the center building, where the access road, which must be 20 feet wide, would run perpendicular to the private drive. Dierks asked if hydrants could be used behind the building. Donner ex- plained that a pumper truck is needed to increase the water pressure from the hydrants. For each call, two pumper trucks and one ladder truck are sent. Each pumper truck carries 750 gallons of water. The first pumper starts on the fire, while the second pumper attaches to a hydrant and begins to fill the first pumper. Use of pumpers versus hydrants expedites fighting the fire. Wallace asked why the sprinkler system would work better. Donner re- ported that the "relative risks to the occupant" is presumably less. A sprinkler system will come on and contain the fire, allowing more time to act. With the Planned Development Housing Overlay (PDH), Horowitz explained that the Commission encourages developers to be creative and innovative, resulting in configurations such as this type of clustering. Apparently this clustering may create problems in terms of fire access and Horowitz asked Donner if he has received literature or is aware of how other cities are handling similar problems. She added that the same problems could arise with an Office Research Park setting. Donner stated he would keep her concerns in mind and do some research into those issues. With this first issue, Clark felt the Commission would be establishing a precedence. He wondered if the Commission would want to always require sprinklers or some other options. Donner noted that sprinklers would be fine, although he did see ways to access the property. He added that if sprinklers are utilized, that a full sprinkler system be used rather than a part sprinkler system, part fire department access system. He quoted that national statistics show that, in the event of a fire, it is most likely that a person would die in his/her bedroom. Scott asserted that a problem with this case was that the developer had almost completed the entire review process before the error was found. Scott felt the Commission might want to defer this item pending the decision of the developer on how to resolve compliance with the Fire Code, which could result in major reconfiguration of the plan. Horowitz moved to defer 5-8702 until the February 19, 1987, formal meet- ing. Dierks seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0. In answer to Cooper's inquiry, the project engineer has not yet received a decision from the developer as to resolution of this deficiency. If a redesign is needed, Clark noted that February 19, 1987, is not much time. a43 Planning & Zoning Commission 6February 5, 1987 Page Scott speculated that if a sprinkler system was Could vote on February 19, 1987. Wallace asked if to redesign, would he usedhe , the Commission application Could be amended and re -file and pay more tfeeseveloper decided charged, that additional Moen felt the fees would not be In voting, the motion to defer 6-0, to February 19, 1987, carried unanimously, l Referring back to waiver of the 45-dayZ 8610, Scott asked if the applicant would request a ' waived a verbal limitation period. Moen stated that she ? indication from the period but written documentation has not been received has re- Scott that they will waive this OTHER BUS=: yet. I. Set a public hearing the Comprehensive play or February 19, 1987 a located.at 1825 to change the land , on a Proposed amendment to } Commercial. DeForest Avenue from use designation of Low Density Residential topGeneral Wallace moved to set the seconded the motion. The motion ccarriedgfor unanimousl , February 19, 1987, Cooper r 2. Planning and ZoningY. 6-0. Commission Information. a. Election of Officers. Horowitz nominated motion. Tom Scott for Chairperson. g Zoning sunanimously re-elected Dierks min andChairperson for ctheeplane Commission, 6-O. Cooper nominated Rod Perry motion. Perry was unanimously for Vice -Chair. Dierks Y elected as Vice -Chair, seconded the Horowitz nominated Sall 6 0, seconded the motion, y Dierks for the position of Secretary E 6-0, Dierks was unanimously re-elected Cooper Secretary, b• Commission assignments. I Scott made the following Commission and Committee asst I Rod Perry -Air ort assignments: Sue Horowitz - Airport Zoning Pete Cooper - Chamber of Commerce, Environmental Concerns Committee Horowitz liaisons to asked i the Commission would be interested in adding ad hoc the School Board, nd commissions. She felt a or the Chairperson Scott felt that nothinggood example is example of the School Boadoing that He lsouag agreed with Horowitz,s included the Homeowners Associa- tion, 07" Planning & Zoning Commission February 5, 1987 Page 7 -I c. Scott brought to the attention of the Commission a letter, dated February 5, 1987, from himself to Ray Helmer, Chair of the Riverfront Commission, regarding elimination of the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion representative to the Riverfront Commission. Dierks moved to approve and send the letter to Chairperson Nelmers. Cooper seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0. d. Clark distributed an article from the Cedar Rapids Gazette, February 2, 1987, regarding costs of housing in Iowa City as compared to other cities. e. Regarding the Cambria. Court Subdivision, Moen mentioned that the developer has decided to retain the existing ten foot walkway on the south end of Lot 1 as originally presented in the plans. The Coornis- sion agreed with the change. Dierks raised the issue of screening the power plant. Boyle noted that this use predates the ordinance which requires screening. AOJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned by acclaim at 9:15 p.m. Minutes submitted by Lindau Manning. Approved by �aJG, ,Cy � 3aTly 6 r s, Secretary Informal Council Discussion February 23, 1987 Informal Council Discussion: February 23, 1987, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers in t e -Civic Cen er. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding. Council Present: Strait, Zuber, Baker, Ambrisco, Dickson, Courtney, cDona Staff Present: Atkins, Melling, Karr, Smith, Timmins, Franklin, Beagle, O'Malley, Sc madeke, Schmeiser, Moran, Donner. TTape Re�co_rded: Reel 87-C12, Side 2, 40 -End; Reel 87-C13, Side 1, 1 -End, Side 2- 1 End; t el 87 -CIO, Side 1, 1-68. Planning and Zoning Matters; Reel 87-C12, Side 2 A. Ordinance to rezone certain lots in Southwest Estates Subdivision Part 2, from ID -RS to RR -1. No Council discussion, i B. Recorrrnendation from Planning and Zoning Commission that the filing fee for Z-8609 be waived. Beagle explained the applicant has requested the filing fee be waived because of the original error in the zoning map. Additions to Consent Calendar Reel 87-C12, Side 2 Council agreed to add to the Consent Calendar Class E Liquor License for People's Drug and Class E Liquor License for Super Spirits Shop. Planning and Zoning Matters Continued Reel 87-C12, Side 2 C. Ordinance to rezone Lots 94 and 95 of Ty'n Cae Subdivision Part 2 from PDH -8 to RS -8. Beagle stated the applicant has requested the expedited consideration of this ordinance. D. Resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of Cambria Court S- uE ivision. No Council discussion. E. Recommendation from Planning and Zoning Commission that parking around Cambria Court cul-de-sac be prohibited. Beagle stated the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that parking around Cambria Court cul-de-sac be prohibited. Franklin said that when approval was originally given for townhouses, persons who lived in the area raised concerns that Cambria Court cul-de-sac would be used for _T-% i „1^ 2 parking for Willow Creek Park. Courtney asked why Cambria Court should be given more consideration than people who live on the other side of Willow Creek Park. F. Ordinance designating the North Side Residenti No Council discussion. G. No Council discussion. Council Time/Agenda Reel 87-C12, Side 2 1. In response to Courtney, Atkins stated he will check on the status of Posting signs re the reduction of speed limit on Highway 6. kf 2. Council agreed with Courtney's recommendation to direct staff to study and make recommendations regarding storm water problems in the following areas: First Avenue and Tudor Drive and Princeton; Creek F. behind parallel to First Avenue; Upland Avenue; and sections of Fairmeadoand ws. 3. Dickson suggested the City ask citizens to contribute to the transit system not unlike the Aid/Donation Program sponsored by Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company. Staff will investigate. !; 4. Baker questioned whether a response had been sent to Cheryl Svatos re her letter. Helling stated Svatos has been contacted regarding noise prob- lems by the railroad. S. In response to Baker, Atkins stated he will prepare an estimate regarding savings in the City's snow removal budget. North Side Historic Preservation District Reel 87-C12, Side 2 Beagle presented Council with an overhead projector transparency of the proposed North Side Residential Historic District. P McDonald stated he has problems including the 4 1/2 acres of undeveloped land and two parcels in the RI -145 zone in the proposed North Side Residential District. McDonald stated the appeal $ process offers the safeguard for per- sons living in the district. Zuber spoke in opposition of the district. In proposed response to Dickson, Courtney stated that in the two historic districts that currently exist, there has been only one request for review and approval was given before the process was completed. Baker requested information regarding how many requests for exterior building permits have been made in the proposed North Side Residential Historic District. Baker stated the proposal with a few minor revisions should be ;i supported. Courtney proposed Linn Street, Fairchild Street, Johnson Street as the boundary to the Nortrieshaside proposedebyial theHistoric HistoricDPreservationrCommissionhshould ibelusednbut he would be willing to compromise. sI T-% El Baker asked how an area could be deleted in the future once the historic preservation district has been approved. Franklin explained that because the district would be established by an ordinance as an overlay, to delete an area would be like rezoning a property and would need to go through the entire process again. Franklin said if all property owners in a given area that would be deleted are in support of it, it would be easier to delete. Courtney inquired about correspondence received from Atty. Mark Rettig repre- senting Sigma Chi Fraternity that stated "States approval of the City's proposed boundaries was nothing more than a deferral rather than a real approval under ( stand that Section othesis f boundary Baker noted nCouncil �always has the opportunity to amend the ordinance designating the North Side Residential Historic District. Ambrisco spoke in favor of establishing a more compact North Side Residential Historic and asked the public to be patient as the Council works to establish those boundaries. Franklin said Council needs to agree on a boundary that can be sent back to the Historic Preservation Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission for review. In response to Baker, Franklin stated if Councils proposed boundaries are different from boundaries favored by the Historic Preservation Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission, both proposals could be sent to the State for their review. Franklin stated the State ensures that a proposal complies with the State Code requirements for local historic districts. Council agreed with Ambrisco's recommendation that Council schedule a special work session, March 9, to draw up boundary lines to the propposed North Side Residential Historic District. Ambrisco noted this item will be deferred from the formal agenda for two weeks. Bob Saunders presented petitions to Council and spoke in opposition of the proposed North Side Residential Historic District. Joint Use Swimming Facility - 28E Apron ment Reel 87-C13, Side 1 risco ed Agreement. Ambriscoilstated ved Councilt will receivef the )oint use additionalacchanges and corrections to the draft agreement at Tuesday's informal Council meeting. Park Office Build Reel 87-C13, Side 1 Atkins presented Council with a map outlining the area along South Riverside Drive that includes the City's Public Works complex. Atkins explained staff has been reviewing property owned by City government and stated the current Public Works building location is extremely valuable property. Land in the area currently sells for $3-E6 a square foot for commercial purposes. Atkins proposed selling the current Public Works property and using the proceeds from that sale to construct a modern Public Works facility. Atkins said the whole area would have to be master planned. In response to Strait, Atkins stated the construction of the new Public Works Facility would lessen the demand on the Civic Center building. Atkins said a new Public Works facility would save ;25,000 per year that the City currently pays for rent for the Public Works Department space in the First Federal Savings & Loan Bldg. -r- 7 Courtney noted the area may be within the Airport clear zone. Atkins said preliminary sketches and cost estimates are needed to determine costs of the proposal. Council directed Atkins to proceed with development of plans for the area as proposed. Atkins presented a map of the area adjacent to the Colonial Park Office building; recommended developing proposals for use of the public right-of-way by prospective developers; and selling the 12,400 square foot publicly owned Parcel of land. Schmadeke noted a storm sewer would need to be relocated. Council agreed to pursue the sale of the public right-of-way as proposed by City Manager Atkins. Ambrisco asked for information regarding the impact on traffic. Appointments Reel 87-C13, Side 2 Senior Center Commission: Lorraine Dorfman e Citizens Committee on City Revenue Reel 87-C13, Side 2 McDonald asked if the Citizens Committee on City Revenue (CCCR) will explore property tax, wheel tax and sales tax as allowed under the State law. McDonald suggested expanding the charge of the Committee to st potential sources of revenue. Ambrisco said the original concudy other ept t CCCR was to have cross sections of the community make recommendations to of about putting one of the tax options on the ballot. Baker said Council should not ignore other options to raise revenues. Atkins stated if the City was going to pursue something that requires a referendum, there should be some degree Of citizen support. Atkins noted the original intent of the Committee was to tpursue e local helocaloption taoption aMcDonald e xthenaddress otherpotentialsourceseofCrevenue. Timmins noted the referendum needs a special election at any time other than a regu- lar City election. Atkins said the Commissioner of Elections has indicated that if Iowa City is going to consider a local option tax referendum, it should be done in August which means Council would need to decide about the local option tax by June 1. Atkins said the CCCR would be charged to make recommendations concerning the local option tax then study other proposals with respect speciallectionfand the implementationcand ees and chares. �collectionuofebers localeoption taxes• Council agreed the CCCR should be charged to study and make recommendations to Council regarding the local option tax and other sources of revenue. Atkins stated he will prepare the charge and agenda for the CCCR. Council agreed to each submit 15 names from the list of applicants and City Manager will prepare a summary of those selections. In response to Karr, the Council stated applications will be accepted through Tuesday only. Miscellaneous Discussion In response to Courtney, Ambrisco stated the memo regarding information on the decision to reduce the Iowa City Public Library services was delivered from the Iowa City Public Library Board President. r- 7 E Executive Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn to executive session under Sections 21.5.C. to discuss strategy withCouncil on matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent whereas disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation and Section 21.5.J. to discuss the purchase of par- ticular real estate only when premature disclosure could be reasonably ex- pected to increase the price that the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minu under tes and the tape recording of the session closed this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the 7i0,�s allioCo nuc lmemberss present. Mayor declaredleted. Affirmative oll motionica�ried unanimous adjourned to executive session at 9:40 PM. r -y