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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-03-10 Council minutesOFFICIAL MKIL ACTIONS - 2/24/87 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year 70_r_5_alication is $ Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 2/24/87, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Anbrisco presiding. Councilmnbers present: Anbrisco, Baker, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Nye. The Mayor delivered his State of the City Mes- sage. The TORY M1N1H February proclaimed GENEALOGY IN IOWA CaAcK ITY MONTH; FebnwrY 27, 1987, GROI1MTER PRESERVATION DAY; March 1987, SOCIAL WORK MM; March 8-14, 1987, GIRL SCOUr WEEK. Moved and seconded that the following items and recamendations 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, sub- ject to correction, as recomanded by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Cormnissions: Joint meeting of City Council and Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors - 1/21/87; P&Z Comm. - 1/15/87, 2/5/87; CON Comm. - 1/20/87; Airport Cann. - 1/20/87; Resources Conservation Comm. - 1/12/87; Broadband Teleccam. Comm. - 1/20/87. Permit Motions: Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Pester Marketing Company /59, 302 South Dubuque Street. Class C Liquor Li- cense and Sunday Sales for All American Deli, 269 Old Capitol Mall. Class E Liquor License for Peoples Drug 85276, 2425 Muscatine Avenue. Class E Liquor License for Super Spirits Shop, 5 Sturgis Drive, Suite 2000. Class E Beer Permit & Sunday Sales for Super Spirits Shap, 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 recamended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Correspondence: Letters regarding proposed North Side Historic District designation from: 12 residents; John Kammerneyer; Mark Rettig; Kay Schneider; Duarte & Elizabeth Means; Petition from Bob Saunders & 101 residents. Ann Rawland regarding transit service and other budget con- siderations. Deana Wilt regarding parking in the rear downtown area. Mrs. Laura Hurd regard- ing Elderly Services and the Shared Housing Pro- gram. Suzanne Sumnenwill regarding Elderly Services Agency. Mom from the Civil Service Cann. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Maintenance Worker Official Actions February 24; 1987 Page 2 I/Water; Maintenance Harker II/sr. Center. Maeo firm the Traffic Engr. regarding loading zone in the 100 block of Nath Capitol Street. Applications for Use of Public Property; i League of Women Voters to use the Civic Center lobby for a reception prior to 2/24/87 Council meeting. approved. The Maya declared the motion carried. The Maya thanked the League of Wonam Voters fa sponsoring the reception prior to the formal meeting to help citizens meet their local goverment officials. Moved and seceded that the ordinance to rezone certain lots in lSouthwest Estates Subdivision, Part i Two, from ID -RS to RR -1; be given first rote for Passage. The Maya declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to concur with the recammamda- tion of the P&Z Conn - 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 Maya declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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, 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. The Mayor de- clared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that j the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-26, APPRDV- i' IMG DHE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL FLAT OF C4MBRIA COURT SUBDIVISION. Moved and seconded to concur with the recommen- dation of the P8z Commission that parking around the Cadmia Court al -de -sac be prohibited. The Maya declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance designat- ing the North Side Residential Area an Historic Preservation overlay (OMP) zone be deferred to the 3/10/87 Council meeting. The Maya declared the motion carried. Moved and seceded that the ordinance to rezone a 13.83 acre subdivision known as Streb south Indus- trial Park from I-1 to CI -1; be given second vote I for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance adopt- ing the 1985 Edition of the Uniform Building Coke; as amended. This Code shall be knoVn as the Icva City Building Code, i I+ Official Actions February 24, 1987 Page 3 A public hearing was held on an ordinance adopt- ing the 1985 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code, as amended. This Code shall be known as the Iawa City Fire Code. A public hearing was held on the Iowa City Tran- sit Systen's Service Reductions and Fare Increases as proposed in the FY88 Budget; these charges are to be irmple anted 3/16/87. The following people ap- peared: Kenneth Wessels, 2400 Muscatine Avenue; Suzette Gringnon, 4816 Lakeside; Carolyn Dieterle, 727 Walnut; Douglas Jones, 1136 Franklin; Don Arenz, 342 S. Dodge; Ann Rawland, 839 Roosevelt; Elizabeth Am Clagg, 320 E. Washington; John Watson, 403 Elm•idge; Lori Bears, 2430 Muscatine Avenue; Mary Stevenson, 431 S. Dodge; Leanne Mayhem, 19 Regal Lane; Rab Wirsbez, 606 Oakland; Karen Kubby, 1001 Friendly; Jay Herman, 411 Peterson; Linda Levy, 336 MacBride Rd.; Ann Shires, 301 Woodridge; Mark Brom, 320 S. Dubuque; William Kramer, 1428 Keokuk; Laura Routh, 212 1/2 S. Clinton; Betty Crouk, 752 West- minster; Bill Peterson, 1132 S. Riverside; and Deb Moe, R.R. V. A public hearing vas 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 the proposed five- year Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Years 1988-1992. The following people appeared: Karen Kubby, 1001 Friendly and Leonard Yeggy, St. Awe's Drive. Margaret Gridley, 728 E. Washington, appeared and presented Council with the Liberal Arts Student Association city lighting proposal for the year. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Design Review Comm. - one vacancy for an indefinite term; P&Z Corr. -one vacancy for a five-year term ending 5/1/92; Mayor's Youth Firployrrent Bd. - tyro vacancies for three-year taus ending 5/5/90; Hous- ing Comm. - two vacancies for three-year terns ending 5/1/90. These appointments will be made at the 4/7/87 meeting of the City Council. Moved and seconded to appoint Lorraine Dorfmn, 314 Magawan Avenue, to the Sr. Center Corm, for an unehpired tam ending 12/21/88. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor requested the appointments to the Citizen' Committee on City Revenue be deferred to the 3/9/87 Informal discussion. Councilmambe Bake raised a question re the downtown Hawkeye Heaven sigh. Courtney reviewed informal discussion the previous evening re evaluat- ing and formulating cost estimates for the storm- ■1 Official Actions February 24, 1987 Page 4 water problem at First Avenue and Tudor and Princeton; creek parallel to First Avenue; Upland Avenue; and Fairneadows area. The recmnerdations of the Broadband Telecamu- nications Cmmission noted as follows: (1) The Broadband Telecamunications Cmmission (BIC) recan- nerds to Council, based in part on Legal staff's opinion, that Heritage should not have to provide cable service to City Black 80 downtown. The BIC will continue to monitor this situation. (2) The BIC recommends the proposed budget to Council, but also wants to advise Council that the current budget does not account for several iters, which my be important in the caning one to three years. Those item not accounted for in the current budget in- clude: 1) an nggrade in the Production Coordina- tor's position; 2) a financial audit of the cable arpany; 3) a chargeback systern to the City Cable TV Deparhrent for services provided to the City depart- nents that are non -cable TV related; 4) no provi- sions for the institutional network (INET), Interactive or other teleoamunications research and developoert have been included, which may facilitate economric savings and developrent for the Iowa City camunity; 5) the Professional services line item charges should be reviewed for possible reduction (these are reinburserents back to the City Adnini- stration and Legal for service rendered); 6) no prarotion budget is now included. Moved and seconded to adopt. RFS. 87-27, APPRDV- ING NO NMWZING EXECUTION OF A CHAPTER 2BE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWI CITY, IN, AND THE IOWA CITY COP LAITY SCHOOL. DISTRICT FOR TIE OEROPMENT, OWERSHIP, LEASE, MVNAMENT AND WERA- TION OF A JOINT SWIMMING POOL FACILITY AT MERCER PARK. Moved and seconded to adapt. RES. 87-28, APPROV- ING A CDD4t M ECONOMIC IETTEIMIf LOAN AGREEMENT BEIYEFN TIE CITY AMD THE I01A DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR $100,000 WHICH WILL BE LOAND TO WRr MIEW, INC. TO ASSIST IN PUMiASE OF CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FOR WOR1ZIEW'S EXPANSION. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-29, APPROV- ING A LOIN AGREEMENT BEIIEEN THE CITY AMD W RINIEW, INC. FOR $100,000 OF COMINITY ECONOMIC BETIERYENT FINDS TO ASSIST IN WDA% OF CAPITAL EQUIRW. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-30, NJOlRXt- IZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CERTIFIED LOCAL WlERN- WNT AGFEDW WT1M THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND TIE STATE OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION. Moved and seconded to adopt. RES. 87-31, AUM- IZING TIE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST M AGREEW WITH NEWTON ROAD INVESTORS AND WWTON i Official Actions February 24, 1987 Page 5 RIIAD CONDOMINIUMS WHENERS ASSOCIATION ANIHORIZING 11E PUIfEW OF A DETAINING WALL ON RRIC RIGNf- OF-WAY AT 1050 NEWTON ROAD. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-32, 1QR0- I RARILY CLOSING A PORTION OF SLOTMOMER ROAD. Moved and seconded to defer to 3/10/87, resolu- tion certifying unpaid sidewalk repair dnarges to County Auditor in the sarre manner as a property tax. The Mayor declared the action carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-33, APPROV- ING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A BUS AOYERTISING MAWETING AGREEDENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IM CITY, IOW1, AID MD SNIFFIN. Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:45 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more cmplete description of Council activi- ties is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ,JL LLIAM J. *WSCO, MAYg2 sMEAN K. KAM, CITY CLEW Submitted for Publication - 3/5/87 NJ 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 A, Dickssco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Hey, Ca' Timmins, Karr, Vitosh, Kimble, Donner, Moen, Lundell, Frantz, Penney, Cain, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 87-C11, Side 2, 172 -End; 87-C15, Sides 1-2, 1 -End; 87-C16, Side 1, 1-54. The Mayor delivered his State of the City Message. GENEALOGY IN The Mayor proclaimed February 1987, BLACK HISTORY MONTH; February 1987, DAY; March 1987,WA CITY MONTH; SOCIAL WORK MONTH; March 87141918987 GGIRL SCOUT PRESERVATION The Mayor noted the additions to the Consent Calendar, Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: iApproval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 2/10/87, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Joint meeting of City Council and Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors - 1/21/87; P&Z Comm, - 1/15/87, 2/5/87; CCN Comm. - 1/20/87; Airport Comm. - 1/20/87; Resources Conservation Coram. - 1/12/87; Broadband Telecoms, Comn. - 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 Capitol 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 Sales for 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 designation from: 12 residents; John Kannermeyer; Mark Rettig; Kay Schneider; Duane & Elizabeth Means; Petition from Bob Saunders & 101 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 Sunmerwill regarding Elderly Services Agency. Memo from the Civil Service Comn, submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Maintenance Worker II/Sr, Center, Memo from the Traffic Engr, rI/Water; Maintenance Worker egarding 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 Warren 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 carried, 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 PDH -8 to RS -8 be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. After dis- cussion, original motion withdrawn. Moved by McDonald, 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 POH-8 to RS -8, 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 Zuber, 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 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. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance designating the North Side Residential Area an Historic Preservation Overlay (OHP) zone be deferred to the 3/10/87 Council meeting. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance to rezone a 13.83 acre subdivision known as Streb South Industrial Park from I-1 to CI -1, be given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the 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 1985 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, as amended. This Code shall be known as the Iowa City Building Code. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance adopting the 1985 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code, as amended, This Code shall be known as the Iowa City inrthe dnew Coder e. Bakequestioned City Managerdthematter the stated mswouldd be discussed simultaneously with work on other building codes and a report sent back to Council. No one appeared. A was on the Transit System's Service ic Reductions) andhFare nIncreaseslas pr posedoin the Citywa inBudget; these changes i are to be implemented 3/16/87. The following people appeared: Kenneth Wessels, 2400 Muscatine Avenue; Suzette Gringnon, 4816 Lakeside; Carolyn Ann Dieterle, 727 Walnut; Douglas Jones, 1136 Franklin; Don Arenz, 342 S. Dodge; Watson, 403,E1mridge�seveLoritBears,z2430hAnn Muscat Muscatine Avenue; Mary320 E. aStevenson,J431 S. Dodge; Leanne Mayhew, 19 Regal Lane; Rob Wirsbez, 606 Oakland; Karen Kubby Ann , 1001 Friendly; Jay Herman, 411 Peterson; Linda Levy, 336 MacBride Rd.; Shires, 301 Woodridge; Mark Brown, 320 S. Dubuque; William Keokuk; Laura Routh, 212 1/2 SKramer, 1428 . Clinton; Betty Crouk, Peterson, 1132 S. Riverside; and Deb Moe, R.R. N3. 752 Westminster; Bill 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 Sharipng five-year yearfor the FiCapitalscal arImprov m,ents87Program fore FOiscal sand ears 1988-1992. The following people appeared: Karen Kubby, 1001 Friendly and Leonard Yeggy, St. Anne's Drive. Margaret Gridley, 728 E. Washington, appeared and presented Council with the Liberal Arts Student Association city lighting proposal for the year. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Design Re i ew vacancy for an indefinite term; PBZ Comm. - one vacancyfor afive-year term ending 5/1/92; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - two vacancies for three-year terms ending 5/5/90; HousingComm, ending 5/1/90. These appointents will beomade at the 4/7/87 mvacancies for eeting oferms I City Council. the Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to appoint Lorraine Dorfman, 314 Mayowan Avenue, to the Sr, Center Conn, for an unexpired term ending 12/21/88. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor requested the appointments to the Citizens' Committee on City Revenue be deferred to the 3/9/87 Informal discussion. Councilmember Baker questioned if the downtown Hawkeye Heaven sign was legal, Staff will investigate. Courtney reviewed informal discussion the previous evening re evaluating and formulating cost estimates for the storm- 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. (2) The BTC recommends the pro- posed budget to Council, but also wants to advise Council that the current budget does not account for several items, which may be important in the coming one to 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 to 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 City community; 5) the Professional services line item charges should be reviewed for possible reduction(these are reimbursements back to the City Administration and Legal for service rendered); 6) no promotion budget is now included. Moved by Courtney, seconded by McDonald, to adopt. RES. 87-27, Bk. 94, p. 27, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, OWNERSHIP, LEASE, MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF A JOINT SWIM- 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 by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, to adopt. RES. 87-28, Bk. 94, p. 28, APPROVING A COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR $100,000 WHICH WILL BE LOANED TO WORLDVIEW, INC. TO ASSIST IN PURCHASE OF CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FOR WORLDVIEW'S EXPANSION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 87-29, Bk. 94, p. 29, APPROVING A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND WORLDVIEW, INC. FOR $100,000 OF COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT FUNDS TO ASSIST IN PURCHASE OF CAPITAL EQUIPMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-30, Bk. 94, p. 30, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGREEMENT BE- 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 adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, to adopt. RES. 87-31, Bk. 94, p. 91, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH NEWTON ROAD INVESTORS AND NEWTON ROAD CONDOMINIUMS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIA- Council Activities February Page 5 TION AUTHORZINGING ALL N PUBLIC F -WAY AT 1050 NEWTONI ROAD. THEAffirmatilve PLCEMETBroll RcallETAIvote W unan0imous, 7/0, Oall OCouncil- members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-32, Bk. 94, P. 32, TEMPORARILY Sall Cou�cilmembersLpresent.ROThe Mayormdeclaredlthea resolue unanimous, tion adopted. defer Moved by Dickson, seconded e d d by McDonald, c to CountytoAudi Auditor inthe resolution sidewalk same certifyingunpaid manner as a property tax. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, a ll Councilmembers present. Moved by Baker, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. G MARK AGREEMENT 94, p• 33, AETWEENN AN AUTOTY OF IIZING OWA EXECUTCITY,ION OF AND BUS SNUFFIN. Affirmative rollcall vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn 9:45 P.M. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. WILLI J. BRIS 0, MAYOR MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK n X AMM Tle cost of �li�shiin 2/25/87 d claims is S n9 the follow, proceedings calendar year sai dative cost for this Iowa City Council publication is S Mbrisco's office,ney, 103,'Calmtg-1 "at yor Ar6risM Presiding. Council a SSt. present: Baker, Strait, alter Dickson; Md7onald. bsent: Fa wMaj was tto elect }a D ory yrte p PurPOse e absence the ce�t Mayor and Maya pro ten. %ved and seconded nominate J* 14 ed and s�o^�d that�nomina iau McDonald. y MMovvedlaned the motions carried. close. � McyA declared }}ec�ed to adlourn 1:50 p.M � motion carried. ties o'Plete description of Coaicil activi- /�f le in the LLT J f the City Clerk. SuQrEe'd fa y CM and( Y . publication - 3 9/ 7 -I COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES February 26, 1987 Iowa City Council, spec. mtg., 2/26/87, at Mayor Ambrisco's office, 103 E. College St. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald. Absent: Baker, Strait, Zuber. Staffinembers present: Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 87-C16, Side 1, 54-165. i The Mayor announced the purpose of the meeting was to elect a tempo- rary mayor in the absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro tem. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to nominate John McDonald. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, that nominations close. The Mayor declared the motions carried, 4/0, Baker, Strait, Zuber absent. Moved by Courtney, seconded by McDonald, to adjourn 1:50 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Baker, Strait, Zuber absent. WILLIAM J. AMB`R_r§ffF_RPUr— Attest MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Wi COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES March 10, 1987 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/10/87, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, 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 award to Iowa City for efforts in obtaining minority participation in federally -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. owned by Towncrest Investment Associates; Harry Wolf, rep. Southgate Develop- ment Company for the Commerce Center, 325 E. Washington St.; John Loomis, for 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 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. 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: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 2/24/87 and special meeting of 2/26/87, as published, subject to correc- tion, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: City Council Legislative Com- mittee and Area Legislators - 2/21/87; Riverfront Comm. - 2/3/87; Design Review Comm. - 2/19/87; Civil Service Comm. - 2/4/87; Housing Comm. -2/10/87; Sr. Center Comm. - 1/14/87; Bd. of Adjustment -1/14/87; P&Z Comm. - 2/19/87; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. - 2/18/87; Bd. of Library Trustees - 2/26/87. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Krause Gentle Oil Corporation dba Kum & Go #104, 1104 S. Gilbert. Approving a Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Common Stock Trust of Ellis I. Levitt & Central Management Corporation dba Long John Silver's #9, 1940 Lower Muscatine Road. Approving a Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Kitty Hawk Company, Inc. dba The Kitty Hawk, 1012 Gilbert Ct. Approving a Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for M&T Investments, Inc. dba Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream, 225 S. Gilbert. Approving a Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Lucky Stores, Inc. dba Eagle Food Center #157, 600 N. Dodge St. Approving a Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Lucky Stores, Inc. dba Eagle Food Center #220, 1101 S. Riverside Drive. Approving a Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Donald L. Stalkfleet dba Sports Column Corp., 12 S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class C Liquor License and Sunday -I Council Activities March 10, 1987 Page 2 Sales for BPO Elks #590, dba BPO Elks #590, 637 Foster Road. Approving a Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Rigel of Iowa dba Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway 1 West. Approving a Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Eugene H. Mueller dba Iowa City Racquet & Health Club, 2400 N. Dodge. Approving a Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Burg Investments LTD. dba Towncrest Inn, 1011 Arthur Street. Approving a Beer License refund for Iowa City Liquor Store, 1922 Keokuk Street. RES. 87-34, Bk. 94, p. 34, APPROVING A CIGARETTE REFUND. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Hollywoods Inc. dba Hollywoods Lounge, 1134 S. Gilbert. RES. 87-35, Bk. 94, p. 35, ISSUING A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Approving a Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Deli Mart, Inc. dba 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. College Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Robert D. Finley dba Golden Oldie LTO., 1910 S. Gilbert. RES. 87-36, Bk. 94, p. 36, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT. 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, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Parking Ramp "A" Main- tenance and Repair Project. Correspondence: Letters regarding proposed changes in transit system from: Patricia Zook; Bonnie Love; Leanne Mayhe; Lori Bears; John Stinmel; Karen Sommerfelt; Marianne Michael; 15 residents of Haywood Drive; David Bloesch; Thomas & Cynthia Charlton; Karen Sofranko with related concerns regarding parking: Petition from 114 residents. Memo from the Traffic Engr. re: All -way stop at Bloomington/Gilbert Street; Parking prohibition on Templin Road; Parking prohibition on Ridge Road. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Rod Jansen of the University Video Center for the use of public property for a film 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 (OPOH-5) zone on a 1.69 acre tract known as Summit 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 Comn. an ordinance designating the North Side Residential Area 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 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 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. Move naldseconded b TO REZONE dAb13M83oACRE, SUBDIVISIONyKNOWNrAStSTREBZubehat RSOUD. iH INDUSTRIAL PARK7-3313 Bk. 28,pfrom' I-1 to CI -1, be passed and adopted. The adopted, 4/3, with the following divisiMayor declared the ordinance on of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco. Nays: Dickson, Baker, Courtney. Moved APPROVING THE ZFINAL LARGEeS ALE �RESIDENTIALdockson, to DEVELOPMENT3('LSRD)9PLAN FOR 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 b id 39, APPROVING M HE nPRELIMINARYe AND FINAL Straito t, OF tYANSKY S7 SUBDIVISIONS, pA SUBDIVISION OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. the PManningy&DZoning,CommissionbthatOthelrequestto psubmitted bythe cStephentBright for rezoning in the County from A-1 (Agricultural) to RS (Residential Subur- icy, but ask that the ban) is consistent with the intent of the Area 4 pol 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 three The Mayor cdeclared ethe motion carrientl zone. dmunanimous ye 7/0, allf for discussion. Councilmembers present. rie den 1314 Patrick's Day nd distributed free bus et cketsttoC uncilvencouraging Happy m5to ride the bus. ed appoint- ments: Roger Dotson, E seconded Washington, to theto make ParkshandoRecreationpComm. for an unexpired term ending 1/1/87; and to the Citizens' Committee on City 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 1SherJesse idan Avenue, Anne Rawl and, 839 Roosevelt, Clayton Ringgenberg, 822 Juni- 902 Glendale Road,aMarylAnnHVolm,Jean 428 S noSumm t,SCraignWillisar333Steven Magason, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Council Activities March 10, 1987 Page 4 Councilmember Baker questioned whether a time limit had been added be to the me job ad completed. Staffinember Doick Frantzg limit or building stateda 24 month�expirationh o date did ts issued. Baker exist for all perminoted the memo from the Energy Coordina- tor re the change from incandescent lighting to fluorescents didnotaninrease�oeye eye strain. McDonald stated fluorescent lighting strain. The Mayor commended Coaches Vivian Stringer, Tom Davis, and Dan the Wmen'sGable re the successful seasons Tfor respectively. BZuberbnotedasketall ethe graduation ketball Team, and Wrestling eam rate of the student athletes atIowais higher than the graduation rate o any student body as a whole by 10.5%. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-40, BION 8 k. 4,p. 40, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY (50) SECToll call iING 00SIa11VCouncilmembersQpresent. FUAffirmative HUNGOUCHES AND REUESTING The Mayordeclaredrthe resolvote unanimous, ution adopted. ilic Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to set a pubctione8rExistinging on/Hous- on an application not to exceed fifty (50) units ing Vouchers. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers 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 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-42, ek. 94, p. 42, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECfor O- NOMIC CoVELOAffirmaivIOWrol/ callTYvotONunanimousE�7/OT Aall UCouneiDlmembers A-JEpresent. 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 Oroll call vooteSunanimousFO 7 0, CERTIFIEDCAL MENT The Affirmative 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- pISTRICTNDIND00RMSWIMMINGOF COPOOLST FOFACILITYOAT MERCER PARK NSTRUCTION OF HEDIRECTINGJOINT ITTHECCOITY AND RECREATION TOPUS TO NOTICEOF SAID PLANSRINETC. , ONIRDN FILEN FOR CDIRECTOINSPECTION. OF PARKS Finance Director Vitosh present for discussion. AffiMayormdeclaredve lthe resolull e unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The May tion adopted. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-45, Bk. FOTHE 94, p. TICE FR THE 45 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NO"CONSTRUCTION OF THE JOINT C TY SCHOOL DISTRICTRINDOOR SWIMMINGOPOOLSFACILITY 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 McDonald suggested implementing the fare changes as soon so posswa ible but wait until June 30, 1987, for an Y Transit. expressed their views. Staffinembers John d Lundelsl and nR Rosemary Councilmembers for discussion. After discussion, moved by McDonald, seconded byoStraitSeto amend the resolution by implementing the fare changes (increasing monthly passes and Saturday fares) as soon as possible and waiting until June 30 for tionre- ductions service in S Saturday snght (hourly erviCeall combinin on Seventh Avenue route; re - Heights routes. combining evening routes; and ghourly rth middayuserviice)anv�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 amended resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Baker, Nays: Moved Zuber conded 47, ADOPTING THE ANNUALeBUDGET FOR THE FISCALtYEAR oEND NG t RES -6/30/88. BThe9Mayor call declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll Nays: vote: Ayes: Ayes. Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald. Moved by Zurs seconded APPROVING CAPITALLeIMPROVEMENTSbPROGRAM y DicksonFOR THE to oCITYEOF IOWA CITY, 9IOWA, FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1988-1992, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by , 49, UTHORIZINGtTHE tMAYOR TOdSINDAND sTHE CITY, tooCLERKSTO ATTESTkTHE4FY88 APPLICATION FOR IOWA OOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. resolution adopted. The Mayor declared the Moved by Zuber, seconded by 50, CERTIFYING UNPAID SIDEWALK REPAIRrCHARGES oTOdCOUNTYSAUDITOR INkiME4SAME MANNE.ER AS A PROPERTY TAX. City Clerk Karr noted letter from Howard Carroll, mem er Bloomington, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. 1985 Edition yofic henUnifo mded BuildingDCode, that an amended,said ordinance adopting the known as the Iowa City Building Code, be given first voteafor Cpassage�lAfe firmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor declared the motion carried, The Council Activities March 10, 1987 Page 6 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that an ordinance adopting the 1985 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code, as amended, said Code shall be known as the Iowa City Fire Code, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor de- clared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that an ordinance amending Chapter 9.1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, entitled "City Plaza," by amending Section 9.1-7 relating to liability insurance and indem- nity agreement for Plaza Use Permits, be given first vote for passage. Af- firmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that an ordinance amending Chapter 31, "Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, Article VI thereof, "Use Permits," by amending Section 31-137 therein to provide greater flexibility in meeting 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. i Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 9:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. /LIA AM ISC MAYOR I � MAisTIIN K. KARR; CITY CLERK-- I! I i I I i 5�(� Meeting of the City Council of Iowa City Legislative Committee with Area Legislators February 21, 1987 Meetin of Cit Council of Iowa City Legislative Committee with Area Legisla- wrs. reoruary c1, 1ya/, at 6:3 a.m., Ho i ay Inn in Iowa Ci y, Iowa. Councilmembers Present: Ambrisco, Dickson. mArea Leg ette islators Present: The Honorable Jean Lloyd -Jones, The Honorable F Do erer� , The Honorable Mary Neuhauser. City Staff Present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Smith. Tau Recorded: Reel 87-C10, Side 1, 444 -End, Side 2, 1 -End, Reel 87-C12, ie5'1,1-510. Government Tort Liability: Doderer stated Senate File 2 is dead. Collective Bargaining: Neuhauser stated collective bargaining would not be discussed because of proposals regarding teachers' pay increases. Firefighter Hours: Neuhauser stated the bill was being introduced regarding firefighter hours. In response to Neuhauser, Helling explained the bill states that compensation for firefighters working more than 53 hours has to be given in comp time off. Helling stated it is more economical for the City to pay for the overtime than to give comp time off. Doderer suggested limiting workers to a 40 hour week and combining firefighters with the police department. Helling said additional employees would be needed to limit current firefighters to 40 hour work weeks. Atkins said there would be problems involving the separate firefighter and police pension fund and labor agreements. Atkins said a new class of employees could be created to establish a 40 hour work week and supplement the work being done by current firefighters. Helling explained currently under the Fair Labor Standards Act, firefighters' work week is an average of 56 hours and any time off, such as vacation, is subtracted out before overtime is calculated. Helling said that utilizing the current schedule, Iowa City pays an average of 12 hours of overtime every 27 days. In response to Atkins, Helling stated if overtime comp time is not used within a specific time period,. the Fair Labor Standards Act requires Iowa City to pay for that comp time and the current proposal would not allow payment of the camp time. Heart and Lung Disease Presumption: Doderer said the law passed ten years ago requiring University Hospitals approval for disability benefits has helped. ,3eo -f Majority Vote on GO Bonds: Doderer stated a bill reducing the majority necessary for passage from 60% to 51% would not pass. Neuhauser said there is a study bill relating to school reorganization. Mandatory Military Leave of Absence: Neuhauser said this is a Senate -backed bill. Sales and Use Tax on City and County Recreation Activities: Neuhauser said bills mandating the change will not be passed because the state's budget is extremely tight. Neuhauser said that legislators are looking hard at tax expenditures and are not allowing additional loopholes. Helling explained that City's lower fees when additional sales and use taxes are imposed and the state obtains the benefits. Doderer said she opposes the proposed bills. Arrest Warrants: Helling stated Iowa City has difficulties collecting outstanding fines. Iowa City supports legislation which will prohibit renewal of motor vehicle regis- tration of anyone for whom there are outstanding fines and/or warrants, and the City, County and State would need to work together. In response to Ambrisco, Helling stated information on outstanding parking tickets would be given to the County. Atkins suggested installing a microcomputer at the local Department of Motor Vehicles office. Neuhauser raised concerns about holding individual operators responsible for parking tickets. Helling said individual operators should be responsible for outstanding warrants for traffic violations, and vehicle registrations would be non-renewable until outstanding parking fines are paid. Tax Study Committee Draft Bill: Doderer stated the proposed bill was made into scratch pads. Doderer stated the bill did not get the votes to be recommended to the legislative council and was referred to the Ways and Means Committee in both houses. Repeal State Municipal Assistance: Doderer said that legislators will look at combining school and county funds. Local Option Tax: In response to the Honorable Jean Lloyd -Jones, Ambrisco stated a citizens' committee is being established to study and make recommendations regarding establishment of a local option tax in Iowa City. Atkins said it would help Iowa City if legislators would delay plans to increase state sales tax. Neuhauser and Doderer said additional sales tax was not currently being considered. Neuhauser emphasized that there is no additional money available to cities from the state's general fund. Doderer said the Governor has transferred $33 million from the lottery fund to the general fund. 3100 3 Local Landfills Subsid Atkins raised concerns that regulations could be imposed by the DNR. The current 251 per ton surcharge should not be raised. Lobbyists: City staff, Council members and area legislators discussed work being done by Iowa City by Dave Long and Roger Nowadsky, RoadRoad-: tax Neuhauser stated that legislators will not pass a bill to Ambrisco statedout aIowa9Cithe road use tax formula. In response use increase road Governor has proposed a does not want gas tfour centax increase. P to Doderer, Atkins, Neuhauser said transit fundsincrease11 available from Neuhauser the oilse to charge fund. in gas tax. In response to tax because Neuhauser said the legislature is from the four Prices are currently low. Neuhauser said someofthemonies cent gas tax increase would be used increasing gas the Missouri border, to complete Highway 218 to Alternative Pro ert Tax Payment Schedule: I Doderer said this is not an issue at this time. i Public Records: City staff, Council members and area legislators discussed law. Ambrisco explained House File 17 would aid cities who do not hire con- sultants and, ideally, the law should be Public records if "working papers" are considered Confidential. revamped, Neuhauser asked information in hekins explained that the City Attorney's position is that Public information. er, Atkins stated he would not release personnel file may be personnel information Without a court ord Workers Compensation. Neuhauser said labor organizations response to Neuhauser, Helling statedthathave been problems locally with some this proposed legislation. !n worker injuries through premium modAmbrisco ification w his insurance company workerto $20omto reducesation the eiinsurance su ancepraise The employer a P y handles premium. Long-term disabilitiesall resultiin orthopedic surgery firm has a PolicyPremiums, Ambrisco explained that one claims in case of a lawsuit. Lloyd -ones noteot to that Iowa is very restrictive on the use of chiropractors for claims. testify °n workman compensation Elderly/Handicapped: Neuhauser said that Senate File 54 is a terrible bill are opposed to it, and area legislators 300 Witness Helling said that, for peace officers alone, the City incurs $40,000-580,000 in additional routine overtime costs for witness fees. Local Option b�: In rof a esponse to Lloyd -Jones, Atkins said the City doesn't mind stating how much conlcerntion tax is withwill go how restrictive oward r thetbillxwillibe. He added that that the bill should not be too restrictive, dictating the exactelling said that will go for each budgetary item. The City needs flexibility to spend i the local option tax. percentage Raising Maximum Misdemeanor Fine: Helling noted that there isn't a balance between the choice of $100 fine or $250.30 days in jail. Neuhauser agreed that the maximum fine should be raised to space Ambd be added that the fine for parking in a handicapped parking space should be raised from $15 to 5100. Atkins suggested that the fines i should be determined locally. House_ Pile 231: I Neuhauser and Lloyd -Jones agreed the bill is ill-advised. Sewage Treatment Plant: Neuhauser explained that legislation is being introduced that would balance city and county needs in each other's temporary approval for a city or countyu tosdictions This request *rezoningbill other's would e i jurisdiction. If condemnation is initiated, the body that procedure would pay all expenses if the property, in fact, was not rezoned. ICAD; Atkins said that the technology innovation center funding shouldn't be stopped immediately, but rather phased out over three to four years if it is to be terminated eventually. Lloyd -Jones said the wiping out of the center was very short sighted. Neuhauser added that her understanding is that the proposal would only prohibit new technology innovation centers but would continue funding current centers. Senate 183: Atk red dum. LloydiJonesbsaidaShe tax was levy notfor familiarlibraries that billbut would ieobtain information. AmtracAmtrac�ttle: Lloyd -Jones stated Iowa City should be interested in the bill relating to Amtrack's shuttle. She explained the state is being asked for $300 to initi- ate a pilot program to bus persons from Iowa City to Cedar Rapids and Des 3of# 5 Moines to Ames to catch the Amtrack train. Amtrack would contract with local bus systems and an average 15 persons per trip is needed to break even on costs. Miscellaneous Comments: Helling asked area legislators to be aware of the impact and cost on local government when new legislation is assedoft dererti idand thekeeagn contact Mu- nicipalities should be monitoring the cost with legislators. Neuhauser noted Des Moines has hired their own lobbyist. Karr stated it is costly to require cities to publish minutes of Council meetings in area newspapers, and Iowa was one of the few remaining stats with such a requirement. Neuhauser commented that a bill was being prepared to aid smaller communities. Neuhauser stated that if Iowa City is not obtaining certain services from the League of Municipalities, the City should contact Bill Sueppel. Atkins noted that n aliance of cificaneedslof those large rc ties• Meeting djournedcitiewas formed in cats10:15 a.in to mt the spe- 309 -I Informal Council Discussion March 9, 1987 Informal Council Discussion: March 9, 1987, at 7:00 p.m, in the Council Chambers of the C v c en er. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding. Council Present: Ambrisco, Dickson, Courtney, Zuber, Strait, McDonald p.m. a er (8:10 p.m.). Staff Present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Smith, Moen, Timmins, Beagle, ran in, c madeke, Seydel, Trueblood, Davidson, Lundell. Ta e -recorded: Reel 87-C14, Side 1, 68 -End, Side 2, 1 -End; Reel 87-C17, 9. CONSENT CALENDAR ADDITIONS: Reel 87-C14, Side 1 Council agreed to add to the Consent Calendar a Class C Liquor License for Hollywood's, Cigarette Permit to Deli -Mart, Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Deli -Mart, Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Gringo's, Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Golden Oldies, and a Resolu- tion Approving a Dance Permit for Golden Oldies. PLANNING AND ZONING: Reel 87-C14, Side 1 A. PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 7 OVE1987 ON AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING RLAY ZONE ON A 1.69 CRE TRACT KNOWN S STREETSUMMIT PLACE ART-EUCATEU—NME NOF MARCY D W EN Moen state on Marc the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended, by a vote of 6-0, approval to set public hearing and their recommendation was consistent with City staff. RM ng. C. Y44 . Moen statea the ordinance to rezone consistent with the Zoning Ordinance. D. ORDINANCE TO REZONE A 13.83 ACRE SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS STREB SOUTH INDUSTRIAL PARK R - o Council discussion. E. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL LARGE uouuvue alKttl. Moen statea t;ounciI approved an ordinance an ra--est= on to es a ish a PDH plan for Meadow Ridge and this is final con- sideration of that resolution. F. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS OF YANSKY SUBDI- VISION A SUBDIVISION OF JOHNSON COUNTY IOWA. Moen said the subdivi- s on is located 50ULnWe5L Or owa Ciry ana south of Highway 1; the owner would like to subdivide a five -acre subdivision into three lots; 2-8 -I MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MARCH 9, 1987 PAGE 2 the property is located in Area 1 of the Fringe Area Policy Agreement and the property meets the requirements of the City -Rural Design Standards. Moen noted the Planning and Zoning Commission approved an exception to those standards allowing a 50 foot right-of-way. In response to Dickson, Moen said septic systems and individual wells will be installed on each of the three lots. Ambrisco inquired about the subdivis4on fees charged by the County. Franklin explained the fees charged by the City for review in the County are the same as what the City charges for review in the City. In response to Strait, Moen said deficiencies relating to the type of surface of road have been remedied. Moen said all deficiencies and discrepancies identified by City staff have been resolved. G. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING AND marcn o, iyui, me running and Zoning Commission recommended, on a vote 6-0, that Council present a finding to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors that the subject rezoning is consistent with the newly amended Area 4 Policy. Beagle reported the Planning and Zoning Com- mission found two inconsistencies with this request with the newly amended policy of Area 4: 1) legal description submitted for the five individual sites identified parcels which were less than three acres in size; and 2) the County Zoning Ordinance should be amended to make revisions for a new zone which permits residential development at a lot density of one dwelling unit per three acres. Beagle said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that any rezoning action within Area 4 be deferred pending resolution of the discrepancies. Beagle noted that the legal descriptions for the five three -acre home sites have been revised and the lots now meet the minimum three acre requirement. Franklin stated the recommendation is not for Council to defer this item, but for Council to advise the Board of Supervisors that they defer any action on the rezoning until the discrepancy in the Zoning Ordinance is taken care of. In response to Ambrisco, Franklin explained the County charges for rezoning by the area, the City utilizes a flat fee for rezoning actions regardless of the size of the area involved, and the City does not charge a fee for County rezoning. CORALVILLE MILLDAM STUDY: Reel 87-C14, Side 1 Tom Hayden, Shive-Hattery engineer representative, noted Council members received a new Coral ville Milldam Hydroelectric Project Pre1iminar Fy easi- N" bility Report which included changes re a ng o e abFaa ono revenue expenses summaries (page 12 and 12A of the report). Hayden reviewed sections of the report as follows: COMPARISON OF SYSTEMS - page 3 Open bidding up to multiple types of turbines based on suppliers, bids for cost of equipment and establish an estimation of power produc- tion. .T- 91 MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MARCH 9, 1987 PAGE 3 PROJECT SIZING, OUTPUT AND COST - page 5 Estimate that the project would generate 3.5 million kilowatt hours per year and Iowa City's water treatment plant uses 4.1 to 4.4 million kilowatt hours per year. Estimate project costs in 1989 dollars at $2 million. POWER SALES AND CREDIT - page 7 Power sales and credit contract with Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company is a good agreement and favorable to Iowa City. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS - page 9 Project is feasible under wide range of scenarios. TABULATION OF REVENUES AND EXPENSE SUIMIARIES - page 12 and 12A Benefit/cost ratio greater than one indicates the City would receive more than one dollar for every one dollar invested - a feasible pro- ject and a benefit/cost ratio less than one indicates a non -feasible project. iI Based on bond interest rates, there is not a large difference between I revenue and GO bonds. Power purchase escalation rate is the inflation rate for the purchase of power. Energy Resource institute indicates for the next 20 years it is ex- pected the retail rate of power purchase rates will increase 1 and 1-1/2% to 2% per year greater than general inflation rate and the Department of Energy is estimating 1/4% per year greater than the general inflation rate. JOHNSON COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD - page 13 Preliminary permit with Federal Regulatory Commission was extended because of the negotiations of the agreement with the Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - page 15 Principal issues are fish migration and fish mortality passing through turbines. There are extensive licensing requirements to satisfy concerns and questions of the resource agencies including the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, and USEPA. I f MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MARCH 9, 1987 PAGE 4 PROJECT SCHEDULE - page 18 Anticipated project would be started and on-line by 1990. Hayden said the project is viable from a financial standpoint. Hayden stated that if the City decides to proceed with the project, three areas should be initiated: 1) FERC licensing process, 2) discussions with Johnson County Conservation Board, and 3) refinement of the project costs and purchase of properties. In response to Courtney, Hayden said the final design and letting of contracts for construction is the major costs and issues that could cause the greatest problems are environmental issues. Hayden noted that an endangered muscle species had been found in the Iowa River in the 1970's and, therefore, a muscle survey would be necessary. Ambrisco asked Atkins about financing the project. Atkins stated the project would need to be financed by selling a debt. Hayden said water revenue bonds could be used i. and water revenues would be used to abate those bonds. Hayden said the key to financing the project will be related to the inflation rate of the retail purchasing of electric energy. In response to Courtney, Hayden said the cost models in the report include operation, maintenance, replacement of equipment and materials, and estimates a 50 year plant life. In re- sponse to Ambrisco, City Manager Atkins said he and staff have only made a cursory review of the preliminary feasibility report. Council agreed with Ambrisco's recommendation that staff prepare a report for Council review before decisions about the milldam are made. Atkins stated staff will prepare a report for Council before the next informal Council meeting. MERCER PARK SWIMMING POOL SCHEDULE/CITY PARK POOL REPAIRS Reel 87-C14, Side 1 I' Kevin Monson, representing Neumann -Monson, presented Council with south f and north elevation plans of the structure and floor plans of the proposed swimming pool project. In response to questions from Council members, Monson said exterior materials for the pool will be glass and brick, City Park pool repairs will probably be bid out late July so construction can i begin after the closing of the swimming season, and the City Park pool repair and proposed swimming pool facility bids were separated because of the difference and size of the projects. ITIONAL SEATS FUNDING Reel 87-C14, Sides 1 & 2 Lundell stated there is not any relationship between the decrease in the Iowa City Transit ridership and the increase in SEATS ridership. Lundell explained the increase in SEATS ridership is due to the convenience, increased use by businesses whose clients are handicapped and general overall growth in the number of handicapped persons living in this commu- nity. Lundell said the City pays SEATS, based an a cost of $2.83 per trip, and are projecting a $13,000 shortfall in current ridership projec- tions continue for the remainder of the fiscal year. Larry Olson, SEATS Manager, said SEATS operates seven days a week in the Iowa City urban area and persons eligible for SEATS service can call the SEATS office before 1:00 p.m. the day before a ride is needed to schedule that ride. Olson I -r MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MARCH 9, 1987 PAGE 5 said SEATS office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays and therefore people need to call in on Friday to schedule rides for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Zuber said SEATS service is valuable in this community and sug- gested making a supplemental appropriation for this year only. Olson said ridership has increased because use by persons in wheelchairs has increased, agencies working with handicapped persons have made those persons more aware of the SEATS services, and people are making more trips. Council agreed to fund the supplemental budget request. COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 87-C14, Side 2 1. (Agenda Item No. 22 - Sidewalk Assessments) Strait noted Council - members received Frank Farmer's March 5, 1987, memo regarding billings for sidewalk repair. 2. Dickson asked for information about the Iowa -Illinois Gas 8 Electric aid program as it relates to obtaining contributions from the public for the transit system. In response to Dickson, Atkins stated he has requested information from Tom Hoogerwerf, District Manager of Iowa -Illinois Gas A Electric. 3. (Agenda Item No. 25 - Plaza Use Permits.) In response to Courtney, Timmins said the only item proposed for amendment is that dealing with Item E - Insurance and Indemnity. Regarding newspaper vending ma- chines, Timmins stated the Legal Department has an ordinance which has been approved for use in Des Moines and it is acceptable to newspaper companies in Des Moines, including Gannett News. Timmins noted that ordinance will be presented to Council with staff recommendations. 4. (Agenda Item No. 20 - Changes in Fare Structure and Service Level of the Iowa City Transit.) In response to Courtney, Council agreed action on Agenda Item No. 20 should take place before Agenda Item No. 18 - the resolution adopting the budget. 5. Ambrisco stated the Melrose Bridge Improvements as scheduled in the FY88 CIP should not be done during the University of Iowa football season. Schmadeke said he would try to schedule the project so it does not interfere with football game day traffic. 6. (Agenda Item No. 20 - Changes in Fare Structure and Service Level of the Iowa City Transit.) McDonald stated he will talk about this item during the Council's formal meeting. APPOINTMENTS: Reel 87-C14, Side 2 Parks b Recreation Commission - Roger Dotson. CCCR - Anne Bovbjerg Mace Braverman Peter Fisher Thomas Goedken David Hughes Kathryn Kurth r91 _I MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MARCH 9, 1987 PAGE 6 Ernest Lehman David Leshtz Anne Rawland Clayton Ringgenberg Jesse Singerman Jean Snow Richard Stevenson Mary Ann Volm Craig Willis Atkins stated the CCCR members will be contacted and provided with infor- mation on all reports and that representatives from five adjacent communi- ties will serve ex -officio positions on the CCCR. Council requested that CCCR forward a recommendation regarding issues associated with local tax Options within 60 days. i. NORTH SIDE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT BOUNDARIES: Reel 86-C14, Side 2 Zuber suggested City staff prepare an easy -to -read informational document and questionnaire to be sent to residents in the North Side Historic Preservation District and that every effort should be made to inform residents about the proposed North Side Historic Preservation District. Franklin stated staff has tried to notify residents, utilizing records j from the City Assessor's Office and asked Councilmembers to forward the names and addresses of residents who have contacted them to staff. In response to McDonald, Franklin said revisions to the proposed North Side h Historic Preservation District would need to go back to the Historic Preservation Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission for review. Franklin noted a brochure had been developed and was sent to all persons in the North Side Area in 1983. Courtney inquired about the use of aluminum siding in the Historic Preser- vation District. Franklin explained that when the Historic Preservation Commission reviews rental rehabilitation projects, they advise that if siding is to be used it is of the same width lap as the original wood. Franklin said anything that does not require some type of regulated permit will not be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission and painting { and aluminum siding do not require a regulated permit. In response to Ambrisco, Franklin stated that previous notifications to residents were sent by bulk rate first-class mail. McDonald stated he would like to review the informational letter before it is sent out to area residents. Franklin said once informational material is sent out to residents a follow-up notice could be sent out regarding Historic Preser- vation Commission and City Council public hearing dates. Franklin said Council will need to hold a public hearing if the proposed North Side Historic District is adopted with revisions. Franklin said any change would be sent back to the State for review and any substantial changes would require the Historic Preservation Commission to hold another public hearing and notify all property owners. r i MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MARCH 9, 1987 PAGE 7 Atkins summarized that the goal of the Council is to have a brochure to simply inform residents what historic preservation is all about and to notify all residents within the boundaries of the currently proposed North Side Historic Preservation District. McDonald proposed that the vacant land and two RM -145 properties be de- leted from the proposed North Side Historic Preservation District. Councilmembers Strait, Ambrisco, and Baker agreed with McDonald's pro- posal. Courtney stated the North Side Historic District should be tried on a much smaller basis than what is currently proposed. Dickson stated the North Side Historic District boundaries should be set as originally pro- posed by the Historic Preservation Commission. Franklin said at tomor- row's formal Council meeting, Council should defer the item back to the Historic Preservation Commission with the recommendations to delete the RM -145 properties and undeveloped tract. In response to Franklin, Ambrisco said the informational letter should be sent first-class mail. Atkins suggested a returnable self-addressed postcard be included with the informational letter being sent to the t' residents. r r: Charlie Grunewald stated opponents and proponents of the proposed North i. Side Historic District should be present to open and count the responses g received from the North Side residents. Dwight Finken said a majority of the residents do not want the North Side Historic District and property y owners need more time to consider the facts involved with the proposed districting. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adjourn to executive session under Section 21.5.J, real estate, to discuss the purchase of particular freal estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price that the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of the session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed, and Section 21.5.C, litigation to discuss strategy with Council in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is eminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor declared the motion carried. Council adjourned to execu- tive session at 8:55 p.m. no