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Home My WebLink About1987-03-10 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES March 10; 1987 owa Center - Mayor AmbriscoCopresiding9 mtCo.uncilmembers7 pDresent: at the Ambrisco, ivic Baker, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Milkman, Beagle, Donner, Seydel, Vitosh, Vogel, Cain, Davidson, Lundell, Kimble, Frantz, Farmer, Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 87-C16, Side 1, 165 -End and Side 2, 1 -End; 87-C18, Side 1, 1-74. Presentation of Roger Massey, manager of the HUD Omaha office, of an 3 '/ award to Iowa City for efforts in obtaining minority participation in— federal ly-funded construction projects. The following people were presented with Historic Preservation Awards: Arthur Koffron of KNV Architects for the Brewery Square at 117 N. Linn St. mentdCoby mpanynforthe sInvestment Commerce Center, 325 E. WashingteSSouthgate Washington St.; JohLoomis, for -30Z the Marvin Dawson house at 922 Bowery St.; Richard Kruse of Rust & Kruse Associates for Ewers Men's Store at 28 S. Clinton St.; Jacqueline Peterson Kruse— for the Arthur Hillyer Ford residence at 228 Brown St. owned by Alfred Friedrichsen; and Beverly Whiting for the Dwight Hunter property at 1101 E. Washington St. The Mayor proclaimed April 4-11, 1987, as WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD. 3a3 The Mayor noted the additions to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: l Of ficial of 2/24/87pand aspe ialfineeting ofu2/26/87, as published,ncil Actions of thersubject to co meetingeular ec- I tion, as recommended by the City Clerk. �3a s! - Minutes of Boards and Commissions: City Council Legislative Com- a67 mittee and Area Legislators - 2/21/87; Riverfront Comn, - 2/3/87; Design ae8 Review Comm, - 2/19/87; Civil Service Comm, - 2/4/87; Housing Comm. 349 -2/10/87; Sr. Center Conn, - 1/14/87; Bd. of Adjustment -1/14/87• PQ 3/0 Conn. - 2/19/87; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - 2/18/87; Bd. of Libra Trustees - 2/26/87, ry sii 3/z Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class C Beer Permit J/,3 and Sunday Sales for Krause Gentle Oil Corporation dba Kum & Go #104, J/ 4Z 1104 S. aSales for Common StockeTrust Aof rovinEllis 1.0Levitt&eer CentraliManagementandaCorporation dba Long John Silver's #91 1940 Lower Muscatine Road. Approving a Class 3 is C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Kitty Hawk Company, Inc. dba The—i-74— Kitty Hawk, 1012 Gilbert Ct. Approving a Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for M&T Investments, Inc. dba Ha S. Gilbert. Approving a Class E Beer Happy eand PSunday Salesizza & Ice CformLucky ai ' Stores, Inc. dba Eagle Food Center #157, 600 N. Dodge St. Approving a 3/f Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Lucky Stores, Inc. dba Eagle 3i f Food Center #220, 1101 S. Riverside Drive. Approving a Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Donald L. Stalkfleet dba Sports Column 3-zo Corp., 12 S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class C Liquor License and Sunday a =i Council Activities March 10, 1987 Page 2 Sales for BPO Elks 1590, dba BPO Elks 8590, 637 Foster Road. Approving a Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Rigel of Iowa dba Godfather's 32-1 Pizza, 531 Highway 1 West. Approving a Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Eugene H. Mueller dba Iowa City Racquet b Health Club, 2400 N. 3-73 Dodge. Approving a Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Burg 3-74 Investments LTD. dba Towncrest Inn, 1011 Arthur Street. Approving a Beer License refund for Iowa City Liquor Store, 1922 Keokuk Street. 3a s RES. 87-34, Bk. 94, p. 34, APPROVING A CIGARETTE REFUND. Approving a .3 Class C Liquor License for Hollywoods Inc. dba Hollywoods Lounge, 1134'R.77 S. Gilbert. RES. 87-35, Bk. 94, p. 35, ISSUING A CIGARETTE PERMIT. 3.�P Approving a Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Deli Mart, Inc. dba 3-79 Deli Mart /2, 1920 Lower Muscatine. Approving a Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Rugger -Burns Restaurant Inc. dba Gringo's, 115 E. Sao College Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for 031 Robert D. Finley dba Golden Oldie LTD., 1910 S. Gilbert. RES. 87-36, Bk. 94, p. 36, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT. a 3.2 Setting Public Hearings: RES. 87-37, Bk. 94, p. 37, to set a public hearing for 4/7/87, on plans, specifications, form of contract, a,33 and estimate of cost for the construction of the Parking Ramp "A" Main- tenance and Repair Project. Correspondence: Letters regarding proposed changes in transit 3 3 system from: Patricia Zook; Bonnie Love; Leanne Mayhe; Lori Bears; John Stinmel; Karen Sommerfelt; Marianne Michael; 15 residents of Haywood Drive; David Bloesch; Thomas 8 Cynthia Charlton; Karen Sofranko with related concerns regarding parking: Petition from 114 residents. Memo 33S from the Traffic Engr. re: All -way stop at Bloomington/Gilbert Street; 3-A 4 Parking prohibition on Templin Road; Parking prohibition on Ridge Road. .3-37 Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Rod Jansen of the University Video Center for the use of public property for a film 33.0 project on 3/4/87, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to set a public hearing for 4/7/87, on an ordinance to establish a Planned Development Housing Overlay 339 (OPOH-5) zone on a 1.69 acre tract known as Sunnit Place and located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Marcy Street and Kirkwood Avenue. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers pres- ent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to refer back to the Historic Preservation Conn, an ordinance designating the North Side Residential Area 3110 an Historic Preservation Overlay (OHP) zone, as amended by deletion of all RM -145 and undeveloped parcel on north end of Johnson. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the rule requiring ordi- nances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the -I Council Activities March 10, 1987 Page 3 second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 87-3312; Bk. 28, p: 5, TO REZONE CERTAIN LOTS IN SOUTHWEST ESTATES SUBDIVISION, PART TWO, from ID -RS d'N to RR -1, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that ORD. 87-3313, Bk. 28, p. 6, TO REZONE A 13.83 ACRE SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS STREB SOUTH INDUSTRIAL PARK from 3><z I-1 to CI -1, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco. Nays: Dickson, Baker, Courtney. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-38, Bk. 94, p. 38, APPROVING THE FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSRD) PLAN FOR 353 MEADOW RIDGE, an 8.11 acre tract located at 1900 North Dubuque Street (Old Highway 218). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-39, Bk. 94, p. 39, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS OF YANSKY'S SUBDIVISION, A3uf� SUBDIVISION OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, to approve the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission that the request submitted by Stephen Bright 39S for rezoning in the County from A-1 (Agricultural) to RS (Residential Subur ban) is consistent with the intent of the Area 4 policy, but ask that the Board of Supervisors defer action on any request for rezoning until the County had an opportunity to amend the County Zoning Ordinance to provide for a three acre residential zone. Staffinember Beagle present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Marjorie Hayden Strait, 1314 Pine Street, wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day and distributed free bus tickets to Council encouraging them to -3f4- ride the bus. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to make the following appoint- ments: Roger Dotson, 2958 E. Washington, to the Parks and Recreation Comm. B W 7 for an unexpired term ending 1/1/87; and to the Citizens' Committee on City 3 ff Revenues for indefinite terms: Ann Bovbjerg, 1710 Ridge Road, Mace Braverman, 325 E. Washington, Peter Fisher, 1211 Ginter Avenue, Thomas J. Goedkin, 811 Talwrn Court, David Hughes, 802 E. Washington, Kathryn Kurth, 55 Gleason Drive, Ernest Lehman, 902 Wylde Green Road, David Leshtz, 1411 Sheridan Avenue, Anne Rawland, 839 Roosevelt, Clayton Ringgenberg, 822 Juni- per, Jesse Singerman, 1176 Hotz, Jean Snow, 28 S. Linn, Richard Stevenson, 1902 Glendale Road, Mary Ann Volm, 428 S. Summit, Craig Willis, 333 Magowan. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. bl Council Activities March 10, 1987 Page 4 Councilmember Baker questioned whether a time limit had been added to5 49' the housing or building code putting a limit on the time a job had to be completed. Staffinember Dick Frantz stated a 24 -month expiration date did exist for all permits issued. Baker noted the mens from the Energy Coordina- 3 so for re the change from incandescent lighting to fluorescents and questioned eye strain. McDonald stated fluorescent lighting did not increase eye strain. The Mayor commended Coaches Vivian Stringer, Tom Davis, and Ban 35/ Gable re the successful seasons for the Women's Basketball Team, Men's Bas- ketball Team, and Wrestling Team, respectively. Zuber noted the graduation 3sz rate of the student athletes at Iowa is higher than the graduation rate of any student body as a whole by 10.5%. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-40, Bk. 94, p. 40, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY (50) SECTION 8 EXISTING �'S3 HOUSING VOUCHERS AND REQUESTING FUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to set a public hearing on 4/7/87, on an application not to exceed fifty (50) units of Section 8 Existing Hous- 355/- ing Vouchers. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers i. present. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-41, Bk. 94, p. 41, ADOPTING THE REVISED STATEMENT OF POLICIES GOVERNING PARTICIPATION IN THE-356- HOUSING HE356- HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The j Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-42, Bk. 94, p. 42, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECO- 3sG NOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR IOWA COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT ACCOUNT FUNDING for A-JEM Co. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 87-43, Bk. 94, p. 43, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF IOWA OFFICE 357 OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor de- clared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 87-44, Bk. 94, p. 44, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 4/7/87, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CON -35'F TRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE JOINT CITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT INDOOR SWIMMING POOL FACILITY AT MERCER PARK, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Finance Director Vitosh present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-45, Bk. 94, p. 45, AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FOR THE RECEIPT OF SEALED BIDS FOR THE 3S9 CONSTRUCTION OF THE JOINT CITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT INDOOR SWIMMING POOL FACILITY ..-.-N Council Activities March 10, 1987 Page 5 AT MERCER PARK, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu- tion adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt a resolution authorizing changes in the fare structure and service level of Iowa City Transit. McDonald suggested implementing the fare changes as soon as possible but wait until June 30, 1987, for any service reductions. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. Staffinembers John Lundell and Rosemary Vitosh present I for discussion. After discussion, moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to amend the resolution by implementing the fare changes (increasing monthly i passes and Saturday fares) as soon as possible and waiting until June 30 for any service reductions (hourly service all day on Seventh Avenue route; re- ductions in Saturday night service; combining North Dubuque and Manville Heights routes; combining evening routes; and hourly midday service). The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried, 6/1, with Baker voting "no." Original motion withdrawn. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-46, Bk. 94, p. 46, AUTHORIZING CHANGES IN THE FARE STRUCTURE AND SERVICE LEVEL OF IOWA CITY TRANSIT, AS AMENDED. The Mayor declared the 366 amended resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Nays: Baker. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 87-47, Bk. 94, p. 47, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/88. The Mayor 34-/ declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald. Nays: Baker. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-48, Bk. 94, p. 48, APPROVING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR 36-Z I THE FISCAL YEARS 1988-1992. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all iCouncilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-49, Bk. 94, p. i 49, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY88 363 APPLICATION FOR IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the j resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 87-50, Bk. 94, p. 50, CERTIFYING UNPAID SIDEWALK REPAIR CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR IN THE SAME 36`< MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. City Clerk Karr noted letter from Howard Carroll, 322 E. Bloomington. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, that an ordinance adopting the 1985 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, as amended, said Cade shall be 36 S known as the Iowa City Building Code, be given first vote for passage. Af- firmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Council Activities March 10; 1987 Page 6 Moved by McDonald; seconded by Zuber; that an ordinance adopting the 1as 985 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code; as amended; said Code shall be known 364 roll the call�vo eitunanimous, 7/0; Fire Code; be allyen first vote Councilmembersf presor ent. TheAMayor tde- clared the motion carried. 9.1 of Moved by McDonald; seconded by Zuber; that an ordinance amending Chapter Plaza," by amendingfSectionn9.1-7 relatingces of the �tto liabOf lilwa tyinsur nceiand indem-City nity agreement for Plaza Use Permits, be given first vote for passage. Af- 3G 7 Mayor dec roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried: Mov ded 31, "Stretsy Sidewalks, andnPublic Places,"hat an of the Chapter 36 Y Section 31--1137 Cthereinato, provideArticle VI greaterthereof flexibilityineating insurance and hold harmless requirements for use permits, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. reetm rseconded mDickso7poldjourn ieMayor decladhetioncarriedunaniously, / al Councilmembers present. WILLIAM AMBRISCO, M YOR 61 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE! March 6, 1987 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding charge to Citizens, Committee on City Revenues. Memorandum from the Transit Manager and JCCOG Transportation Planner regardin contract between Iowa City and Johnson County SEATS. Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding billings for sidewalk repairs. Memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding snow and ice control - cost comparison. Copy of letter from Iowa State University regarding leaf vacuum. _ Memo from Sr. Accountant re Hours of Parking and Transit Ridership. _ Copy of Coralville hull Dam Hydroelectric Project Preliminary Feasibility Report National Wildlife Week Proclamation, March 15-21, 1987 b' City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: March 6, 1987 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding charge to Citizens' Committee a on City Revenues. Memorandum from the Transit Manager and JCCOG Transportation Planner regarding; contract between Iowa City and Johnson County SEATS. _ Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding billings for sidewalk repairs. 3 Memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding snow and ice control -3 cost comparison. _ Copy of letter from Iowa State University regarding leaf vacuum. 3 Memo from Sr. Accountant re Hours of Parking and Transit Ridership. 3 Copy of Coralville Mill Dam Hydroelectric Project Preliminary Feasibility 3 Report - _ National Wildlife Week Proclamation, March 15-21, 1987 3 `I