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Home My WebLink About1987-05-05 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES May 5, 1987 Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 5/5/87, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem presiding. Councilmembers present: Baker, Courtney, ent:son, kips, Helling,t Timmins Karr, Franklin. Bo throy,emSchmadeke, Gannon, Frantz, Zehr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 87-C21, Side 2, I -End; 87-C22, Side 1, 1-488. The Mayor Pro tem proclaimed May 1-7, as RESPECT FOR LAW WEEK; May, -gam 4-10, 1987, at BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK; May 10-16 1987, as IOWA CITYS— HOSPITAL WEEK; May 10-16, 1987, as HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK; May 7,-6'J14 1987, as BARRIER AWARENESS DAY; May 10-16, 1987, as NURSING HOME WEEK. 387 The Mayor Pro tem noted the additions to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, that the following items .and recommenda- tions in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 4/21/87, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Citizens' Comm. on City Reve- S� nues - 4/14/87, 4/22/87; Historic Preservation Comm. - On Ci ; Human 5 Z 4/16/87; &Z and/HistoricdPreservatof io Crustees - omms. joint /meeting P&Z Comm 5911) -4/16/8 . 593 Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Persheli 5 9 u Corp. GLiquor Licenseafora Miissouri Devel pwment Co panyhdba. 218 Sout.APantera'srovingaPizzas5 95 21 Sturgis Corner Drive. Approving a Special Class C Beer -Wine Li -6174 cense for Mama's Inc. dba Mama Capones, 212 S. Clinton. ic PUBLIC HEARINGb1FOR H5/12/87, ONES. AMENDING�THE FY87 OPERATIN84 SETTING A 5.97 RES. 87-85, Bk. 95, P. 85, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 5/12/87, ON 598 APPROVING THE FY87 CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET FOR FY88. To set a public hearing for 5/12/87, to -T9151 receive citizen comments on the program description for the proposed use of $93,000 in rental rehabilitation grant funds for 1987. RES. 87-86, Bk. 95, P. 86, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 5/12/87, ON PLANS o o SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CON- STRUCTION OF THE SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY PROJECT. Correspondence: Joan Vanden Berg, Director of the Willowcreek 60/ Neighborhood Center, expressing thanks for the Council's continued support. Letters regarding the proposed ordinance regarding the o.2 parking of recB. Boorman; Dennis r and oDorothy nal �Kah ler- Irving cles from: oO'1Harra.niehafMemo fromJames the/ -0-3 Traffic Engr. re: Parking prohibition on George Street at its inter- section with Oakcrest Street. Memo from the Civil Service Commission-4-o5z submitting a certified list of applicants for the position of Animal MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 5, 1987 PAGE 2 Control Officer/Police Department. Petition from residents regarding 40-6, proposed installation of parking meters in the Central Business Dis- trict. Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Riverfest 666 Comm. for a Brown Bag Lunch Event on 4/20-24/87, approved. Joanna G o 7 Rawson for "Take Back the Night" march and rally on 5/2/87, approved. Patricia Van Eck for the use of public grounds for Memorial Day sery-40 S ices on 5/25/87, approved. Jane Dinsmore for permission to distribute 60? poppies to aid veterans in the downtown area of Iowa City on 5/15-16/87, approved. Doris Abboud on behalf of a metalsmithing class 6/0 from the University of Iowa to display and sell handcrafted items from the Plaza Mini -Park on 5/2-3/87 (rain dates 5/8-9/87), approved. Gloria Williams for the use of Plaza Mini -Park to distribute litera- 6// ture regarding Earth Day on 4/18/87, approved. Kevin Burton for the b/ -Z use of public grounds for a march and rally by the Black Student Union on 4/29/87, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. A public hearing.was_held on an ordinance to amend Section 36-58(g) of the Zoning Ordinance concerning special vehicle parking and storage. The j�_ /3 following people appeared: Jim Boorman, 2705 Friendship; Glenn Roberts, 21 Ashwood; Charles Kent, 220 Richards; W.E. (Bill) Fischer, 1203 Tracy Lane; Ray Willoughby, 2418 Washington; Dick Buxton, 2655 Hillside; John Shaffer, 901 Bloomington; Arlo Fry, N. 45 7th Avenue. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to continue the public hearing to June 2, 1987. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Zuber, Ambrisco absent, and noted that a meeting would be taking place with concerned citizens and staff to review the ordinance prior to the June meeting. Moved by Strait, seconded by McDonald, to accept ltr. from Ruth Weinard and Edward Kintz; petition from 40 residents objecting to proposed ordinance. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, 5/0, Ambrisco, Zuber absent. Moved by Baker, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance to amend the Research Development Park (RDP) zone, be given first vote for passage. G/ Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to define fitness centers and health spas, be given/p/5' first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved by Strait, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance to amend Chap- ter 22 of the Iowa City Code of Ordinances, concerning the elimination of the requirement for licensing manufactured housing parks (mobile homes), bib be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion car- ried. _I MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 5, 1987 PAGE 3 Moved by 9aker, seconded by Strait, that ORD. 87-3318, Bk. 28, P. 11, TO AMEND THE FLOOD HAZARD OVERLAY ZONE of the Zoning Ordinance, be passed e-17 and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Baker, to defer to 6/2/87, an ordinance to amend Section 36-65 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding the regulation ofL-1-7 /7 fences and hedges. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, 5/0, Ambrisco, Zuber absent. Moved by Baker, seconded by Courtney, that ORD. 87-3319, Bk. 28, P. 12, AMENDING SECTION 36-58(c)(3)a.3. of the Zoning Ordinance regarding the 6i location of parking areas in a C or I zone within five feet of an R zone boundary, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to defer to 6/2/81, until after the Fringe Committee meets, a recommendation of the P&Z Comm. that a 6 a o request submitted by Clifford Bell to rezone a tract located in the County from A-1 Rural to RS Suburban Residential, be denied. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, 4/1, Courtney voting "no" and Ambrisco, Zuber absent. Recommendation of the P&Z Comm. noted as follows: That the Fringe Area Committee reconvene to discuss development policies for Area 5 of the -L-2_/ Johnson County/Iowa City Fringe Area. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the FY88 Asphalt Resurfacing Project. No one ap-6 -.�?z peared. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-87, Bk. 95, p. 87, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE FY88 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING 6.73 BIDS TO BE RE- CEIVED MAY 27, 1987. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Ambrisco, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Justine Retz, 529 East College, appeared representing the Committee for Preservation of Free Parking in Residential 6a �1 Areas, regarding petitions submitted to preserve non -metered parking in residential areas. LeonardGAS Yeggy, 840 St. Anne's Drive, appeared re dangers of lawn spraying and pesticides. Roberta Till Retz, 600 Manor Drive, �z 6 appeared re the BDI agreement with the City. Darlene Clausen, 508 E. Bloomington, appeared in G-:? 7 support of the petitions to preserve free parking in residential areas and noted the 400 and 500 blocks of Bloomington. E.L. Gjovig, 50 Wakefield 4- 28 Ct., representing the local chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) re the City Transit System. Staff will meet with the group on the matter. _.I MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 5, 1987 PAGE 4 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to approve the recommendation of the Airport Comm. to appoint Jack Ashby to the Airport Zoning Comm. as 4a9 a representative of the Airport Comm., for an unexpired term ending 1/1/88. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Ambrisco, Zuber absent. Councilmember Baker requested local papers cover the 801 agreement in G.30 more detail. He also raised concerns re the FY87 Alley Paving Assessment 6.1 Project scheduled for public hearing on 5/12. Courtney requested more history on the project. Staff will prepare material prior to the hearing. The City Clerk noted the importance of citizens filing objections prior to the hearing. The City Mgr. noted Council discussion at the informal meeting of 5/4 632 re a turn lane at Hwy. 1 and Sunset Street and reported that the signals had just been installed in October and the Traffic Engr. recommended going through a full year of operations. A follow up will be done in the fall. Atkins notified Council that, in response to Council request, a summary 6 3 3 has been prepared and will be added to the City's utilities bill that will provide a line for citizens to donate an amount to the City's transit system. Recommendations of the Boards and Commissions noted as follows: The Human Rights Conn. recommends that the Council approve an additional G 3 amendment to the City's Non -Discrimination Ordinance to assess the costs of public hearing to the respondent when the finding from the public hearing is against the respondent; the Bd. of Library Trustees recommendsb 3 S that Section 20-19(d) of the Library Ordinance be amended as follows: "Vacancies. The position of any trustee shall be vacant if he moves permanently from the city, or county in case of a non-resident member; or if he is absent for four 4 consecutive regular meetings of the Board. Vacancies in the Board shall be filled by appointment of the Mayor, with the approval of the Council, or the Board of Supervisors in the case of the non-resident member, and the new trustee shall fill out the unexpired term for which the appointment is made." (Councilmember Baker left the meeting.) Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-88, Bk. 95, p. 88 AUTHORIZING OF APPLICATIONTHE AGENCY, UNITED STATESG OF AMERICA, FORWITH A GRANT UNDERONTHE TFEDE ALECTIO WATERR POLLUTION CONTROL ACT AMENDMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Ambrisco, Baker, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the reso- lution adopted. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-89, Bk. 95, p. 89, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK To ATTEST A FOR NANCE AND REPAIRSCPROJECT, TOOONR A. JOHNSON CONTRACTIION OF THE NG,RINC. OF MOMAHA,G 7 NEBRASKA, for $101,207.50. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Ambrisco, Baker, Luber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 5, 1987 PAGE 5 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-90, Bk. 95, p. 90, ESTABLISHING A LANDFILL FEE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous 6,_39 4/0, Ambrisco, Baker, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the reso- lution adopted. Moved by Courtney, seconded by McDonald, to defer to 5/12/87, a reso- lution authorizing and approving agreement between the City and Business 6 3 f Development, Inc. (BDI) for financing Heinz Road construction. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, 4/0, Ambrisco, Baker, Zuber absent. Moved by Strait, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 87-91, Bk. 95, p. 91, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR AN EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT AS AUTHORIZED BY THE G f o HOMELESS ACT OF 1986. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Ambrisco, Baker, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-92, Bk. 95, p. 92, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF AVIGATION EASEMENTS BY NEGOTIATION OR CONDEMNATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUNWAY 6-24 EXTENSION PROJECT AT THE 65z/ IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Ambrisco, Baker, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-93, Bk. 95, p. 93, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, A MUTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THOMAS R. AND MARILYN J. ALBERHASKY IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEST BENTON STREET BRIDGE 65/2 PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Ambrisco, Baker, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by McDonald, that the ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article VII, of the Iowa City Code of Ordinances relating to plumbing regulations, by adapting the 1985 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing 4±' Code, with certain amendments and additions, and providing for its en- forcement, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Ambrisco, Baker, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article IV, the Mechanical Code, by adopting the 1985 Edition("/'/ of the Uniform Mechanical Code with certain amendments thereof, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Ambrisco, Baker, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article III, the Dangerous Building Code, by adopting the 1985 411-5 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings with certain amendments thereof, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Ambrisco, Baker, Zuber absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 5, 1987 PAGE 6 tive roll call vote Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, to adjourn 9:00 Mayor Pro tem declarednthemmotion carr Amb, Baker The p.m. Affir , Zuber absent. The ma - KATE DICKSON, MAYOR PRO TEM MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: May 1, 1987 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Annual Work Session - City Boards and Commissions b. Miscellaneous: R. & D. Facilities, Animal Shelter Memorandum from the Administrative Assistant regarding membership of boards and commissions. Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding traffic signals at First Avenue/Rochester Avenue. Copy of letter from James Spratt to Mayor Ambrisco regarding Highway 6. Copy of letter from Paula Brandt to the Traffic Engineer regarding traffic on North Gilbert Street. Copy of letter from Joy Smith and David Rust to the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding North Side Historic District. Notice of meeting of Southeast Iowa Municipal League. Memo from CDBG Program Coordinator re Plaza Mini -Park Schedule. Agenda for Citizen's Committee on City Revenue meeting of April 22, 1987. Agenda for Citizen's Committee on City Reveune meeting of April 29, 1987. Memo from City Atty. re Update for City Council on Legal Department Activities. Memo from PPD Dir, re request to purchase a portion of Virginia Drive ._i City of Iowa city MEMORANDUM DATE: May 1, 1987 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Annual Work Session - City Boards and Commissions b. Miscellaneous: R. 45' & D. Facilities, Animal Shelter G 4 Memorandum from the Administrative Assistant regarding membership of boards and commissions. Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding traffic signals at First Avenue/Rochester Avenue. G�fP Copy of letter from James Spratt to Mayor Ambrisco regarding Highway 6.6119 Copy of letter from Paula Brandt to the Traffic Engineer regarding traffic on North Gilbert Street. G 5"0 Copy of letter from Joy Smith and David Rust to the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding North Side Historic District. Notice of meeting of Southeast Iowa Municipal League. (ISO— Memo from CDBG Program Coordinator re Plaza Mini -Park Schedule. 53 Agenda for Citizen's Committee on City Revenue meeting of April 22, 1987. S ' Agenda for Citizen's Committee on City Reveune meeting of April 29, 1987. (053" Memo from City Atty. re Update for City Council on Legal Department Activities. X5 Memo from PPD Dir, re request to purchase a portion of Virginia Drive 4-5-71