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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-07-14 Council minutes■ .Y• Informal Council Discussion June 29, 1987 Informal Council Discussion: June 29, 1987, at 7:40 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Civic Center. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers Present: Strait, Ambrisco, Dickson, Courtney, McDonald. sen : u er, Staffinembers present: Eisenhofer, Donner, Beagle, Franklin, Cain, a ey, c ma ece, itosh, Karr, Timmins, Atkins. Ta e -recorded: Reel 87-C28, Side 2, 184 -End; Reel 87-C29, Side 1, 1 -End, Side 2, - CONSENT CALENDAR ADDITIONS: The City Council agreed to add to the Consent Calendar a Class C Liquor License for Studio 114. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS: A. PUBLIC WFeorun nu 1 B. C. D. E. F. e uoe area aesigna ion land use area, Reel 87-C28, Side 2 Business Service to theyUniversity _...._ • -,•• �� rnudebl lUWA R-14. No uidsea Dy UAY which necessitates the �rezon rezoning pPsto CB -ed P; yoth oft the staff and and the Planning unse andZoning be consistent with wpth rththmixed nine designation on the comprehensive plan for the area. Beagle said Jim Swaim, Executive Director for UAY, has requested expedited considera- tion on this item. and A-3 and the alley tou1reb Lo facilitate atheirplans for building enr.Ce2 staff has recommended in f said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial and geaglCity parcel. Beagle stated avor of the vacation and disposition of the to address questiTom Scott will attend Council's formal meeting ons regarding this P&Z recommendation. us- -> - c uruinance woui on y a approved prior to May 6, 1986, PP y PAGE 2 G. H. J. Update would allow the proper development of property in the northeast quadrant of the city. Beagle stated no comments were received at the public hearing held June 16, 1987. THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PRAIRIE VIEW w . uvuvars.+am. " inu m..i. uy� q an a41 an oning ommission recommended approval of this item; all deficiencies and discrepancies noted in the June 18, 1987, staff report have been resolved; and a note which is to be added to the final states prior to any further development of Lot 25 Devon Drive would be improved to City rural design standards of the Fringe Area Policy Agreement. denial y the Planning and Zoning Commission in May 1986. Franklin presented overhead projector transparency maps of the area. Franklin explained the purpose of the subdivision is to extend Boyrum Street, near Hy -Vee, north to Highland Avenue. Franklin said issues raised by members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and area residents at the Planning and Zoning Commission were the creation of double front- age lots along Plum Street, additional traffic noise, additional lights and litter, and drainage problems along Boyrum Street. Con- cerns were raised by residents from the Diana Street/Keokuk Court area about the creation of additional traffic in their neighborhood. Franklin stated the developer noted the advantages to the subdivision as relieving traffic congestion at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Gilbert Street, enhancing commercial property values in the area, and permitting development of Lot 2 for commercial use which would enhance the tax base of Iowa City. Franklin stated staff is recommending Council defer consideration of this item. Franklin said there are technical requirements such as additional plats and revised legal papers that must be submitted before Council could formally approve the subdivision. In response to Courtney, Franklin said the double frontage lot on the south side of Plum Street is different from the double frontage be- tween Plum Street and Boyrum Street. Ambrisco inquired about traffic study in the area. Franklin explained as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update, staff is addressing where an appropriate north -south route between Highway 6 and central eastern Iowa City could be lo- cated. Franklin said Traffic Engr. Brachtel did prepare a memo for the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding how traffic lights func- tion on Highway 6 and what impact the subdivision would have on the PAGE 3 functioning of Highway 6. Franklin said adding another traffic light at Boyrum Street would diminish the function of Highway 6 as a thru street. In response to Ambrisco, Franklin said a deceleration lane was proposed by the developer and IDOT. In response to Courtney, Franklin said the Traffic Engineer did not say if traffic would util- Keokuk iana Street.ize Diana Street and the Traffic Engineer did suggest a stop sign at land/Gilbert StreetStreet intersectionanklin were di cussedsaidt�includoingth o Hi turn, traffic signal changes and median strips. In response to Ambrisco, Franklin said the developer can access the lot from Highland and there are restrictions on access from Highway 6. Franklin said City staff has indicated to the developer that staff would not look favorably on direct access from Highway 6 to that one parcel. Strait asked if it would be considered a taking of property from area resi- dents if the resolution were passed and adopted. Timmins stated he did not think it would be considered a taking of property. Franklin said there will be people who would like to address Council regarding this issue at their formal Council meeting. McDonald sug- gested deferring action on this matter until July 14, 1987, and dis- cussing this item with the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, July 1, 1987. Franklin emphasized staff is concerned about the technical requirements being met by the developer before Council approves the resolution. Council agreed to defer action and schedule discussion with the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, July 1, 1987. received June 26, 1987, correspondence from the Breese Company. Cain explained the University of Iowa Facilities Corporation has submitted its annual financial statement, it has been examined by the Finance Direc- tor, and found acceptable; the required language is now included in the deed; and the Breese Company correspondence details the actual cost of the property. lull, Higgins, General Manager of the New Pioneer Food Co -Op, and Roger Gwinnup, General Construction Contractor, requested Council authorize Placement of a soffit on public right-of-way at the corner of Washington and Van Buren Street. Higgins and Gwinnup presented information, photo- Wding. Public orkssthree-dimensional l over Director Schmadeke said City taffeisaconcer edhaboutlencrroachment sidewalk land was right-of-way, necessary for ke said the the structuralfit integrity ofetheabui the ing and raised concerns about the City's liability resulting from an Society thas cagreed ause itohinsurehthe City ins against isuch the New Pioneer Co-op immins andsaid hold harmless Pioneer theCo-op h s provided edafor ein the agreement to indemnify Gwinnup noted a gutter system around the entire I roof response would prevent, PAGE 4 water from dripping and freezing on the sidewalk. Council informally agreed to approve the resolution authorizing the placing of the soffit as requested. CIVIL WEATHER ALERT SIREN SYSTEM: Reel 87-C29, Side 1 Fire Police Donner presented a map detailing the location and coverage of the warning sirens within Iowa City. Donner said the City has ten sirens, the system is activated County -wide by a County dispatcher, and the sirens are electromechanical. The sirens all require a three-phase 220 amp power system. Donner said the disadvantages to the system are incomplete cover- age, and every siren in the County is activated at the same time. Donner said it would cost approximately $16,000 to replace a comparable siren. Donner said new electronic sirens with battery back-up can be obtained, no Federal monies are available for the replacement of the sirens, and it would cost an estimated $150,000-;200,000 to replace the sirens at the current sites. Donner noted cable television and local radio are used to alert the community in the event of a tornado and all the Public schools have weather alert monitors. In response to Ambrisco, Atkins said there is not enough money in the City budget for siren replacement. Courtney stated he would like further work done by staff with Iowa -Illinois Gas 8 Electric Company on a siren improvement plan. McDonald questioned the merit of directing staff to develop a proposal that would ultimately be rejected because of the lack of City funds. In response to McDonald, Donner stated a proposal could be prepared for the next budget session. In response to Ambrisco, Donner said University Heights is served by the Iowa City sirens and Coralville does have sirens. A majority of the Councilmembers decided further study of the siren system should not be pursued by City staff at this time. LOCAL TAX OPTION: Reel 87-C29, Side 1 Finance Director Vitosh presented and explained her June 26 memo regarding Iowa disabled and senior citizens property tax credit. Vitosh noted the computed property tax credit figured in the example included in her memo was only 14 percent of the total tax bill. In response to Strait, Vitosh said there is no contingent liability after the death of a claimant. Vitosh reviewed the City's projected deficit. Vitosh stated the projected revenue shortfall in FY88 is $240,000 and $944,000 in FY89. Vitosh said revenues in FY88 are higher than in FY89 because FY88 includes the pur- chase of a ladder truck for the Fire Department and general revenue shar- ing funds will fund thatpurchase. Vitosh reviewed the final projections FY88/FY89 handout, outlining the revenue and expenditure adjustments that were made for FY88 by subtracting the costs and funding for the ladder o truck. Also, the revenues were divided by the property tax and all other revenues. Vitosh said the property tax revenue from FY88 to FY89 increased 4.1% and all other revenues showed a decrease of 0.5%. Vitosh said in FY88 the City did have a shortfall of revenues and the shortfall was funded from the fund balance. Vitosh explained there is $246,000 in road use tax monies available for allocation in FY88 and $150,000 of income from bond sale proceeds is anticipated which will be receipted into the debt service fund - both items are not available in 1989. McDonald asked what is the projected property tax increase. Vitosh said a 4% increase in total taxable valuation in Iowa City will be used this year. PAGE 5 ears. Vitosh reviewed how the 6% policy is com- In response to Courtney, Vitosh said there will not be any tax abatements in the next couple of y percent increases in puted. In response to Courtney, Vitosh said each one property tax generates an estimated June 130,fo�mal�Council meebrisco tang until will discuss local tax op Reel 87-C29, Side 2 COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: orts Column Corpo- 1, (Agenda Item No. 3.c.7 - Outdoor service area for Sp ration) In response to MCDnal c Timmins said there have been several id com objections to he outdoor se oncthiseitemTto allow immins sAttytaFowler, ff is erep - mending time to work with adjacent property resenting the Sports Column, area. owners. In response Strait withins100afeet of the proposed a been sen out to adjacent property as Council repre- ers agreed to reappoint Darrel Courtney sentative to the Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitors' Bu - 2. Councilmembreau. ed 1, Timnins stated is memos 3. and the new statedgift law Council mokingion wit Timmins h law that go hinto effect 9Julynthe neCo ncil and those matters should be scheduled for discussCity staff will be developing recommendations. q. Timmins stated Council received First Asst. City Atty. Boyle's memo regarding Newsracks and requested that discussion be scheduled. 5. Timmins stated he will retain someone to prosecute City ordinance violations on a contract basis. of update. Kevin Monson, Neumann 6. Courtney requested a swimming Po completed, Monson Architects, ondthe gradthe e beams and work isfoundation work On schedule the work is being project. Regarding the City Park Pool, Monson said Coun- Mercer Park prof lams and specifications cil will set public hearing and bid date, and p have beennprinteddate . City16ar1988 01 construction schedule is based on a may Reel 87-C29, Side 2 EXECUTIVES Strait, seconded by McDonald, to adjourn to executive session Moved by underpreseSectionli21.5c totigation discussor t1itigation hisCimminentnwhere eitstdisclo tly u that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/O, Baker, sure would be likely to rejudice or disadvantage of the governmental body i or declared the motion carried. Council adjourned to Zuber absent. May executive session at 9:15 p.m. .W W OFFICIAL MICIL ACTIONS - 6/30/87 The cost of polishing the following proceedings 8 claim is $ Curulative cost for this calendar year or sai publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 6/30/87, 7:3o P.M. at the Civic Center. Mbyor Anbrisco presiding. Council ned>ers present: Arbrisco, Baker, Courtney, Dickson, WOonald, Strait. Absent: Zuber. Presentation by Mayo Arbrisco deferred to another time. Moved and seconded to delete itan 3c.(7), ap- proving an MbOr Service Area for The Sports Colum, 12 S. Dubuque Street, from the Consent Cal- endar for separate discussion. The Mayor declared the notion carried. Moved and seconded that the following items and recamendations in the Consent Calendar be receival, or approved, and/Or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 6/16/87, as published, sub- ject to correction, as recamraded by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Corm. -5/13/87; Historic Preserva- tion Comn. and P&Z Canm. joint meeting -5/11/87; PQ Cam. - 6/4/87; Bd. of Adjusb mt - 5/13/87, 5/20/87; Sr. Center Conn. - 5/18/87; Hman Rights Cmm. - 5/18/87; Design Review Came. - 6/18/87. Permit Motions and kwarendations: Class C Beer Permit for Sinclair Retail 8 Conv. Store, 2153 ACT Circle. Class 8 Beer Permit for Hungry Hobo, 517 S. Riverside Drive. Class C Liquor License for Fraternal Order of Eagles, 225 H#. 1 South. Special Class C Deer/Wine Permit for The Kitchen, 9 South Dubuque Street. Refund on a liquor license for Tycoon I.C., 223 E. Washing- ton Street. Refund on a Beer Permit for Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway 1 West. Class E Beer Permit for Peoples MV /5281, 121 E. Washington Street. Class C Liquor License for Vito's, 118 E. College. RES. 87-149, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. RFS. 87-150, ISSUING DANCING PERMITS. Class C Liquor License for Studio 114, 114 Wright Street. Settirg Public Hearings: RES. 87-1510 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 7/14/87, FOR TIE DISPOSITION OF A PORTION OF THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN BEM STREET AID RALSTON CREEK, WEST OF GILBERT STREET. RES. 87-152, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 6/14/87, ON PLANS, SPECIFICA- TIONS, FORM OF CONIWICT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR 1NE RENOVATION OF CITY PARK SWIMMING POOL, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK To R18LISH NDTICE aF .o• Official Actions June 30, 1987 Page 2 SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PAWS AND 1ECPEATION TO PLACE SAID RAMS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions: PFS. 87-153, &MMZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FOR THE HECEIPf OF SEALED BIDS FOR THE RENOVATION OF CITY PARC SWI1MING POOL, ESTABLISHING MK OF BID SECI.RITY To ACCMNY EACH BID, AND FIRING TIME AND RACE FOR HECEIFT OF BIDS. HES. 87-154, AFFIR4ING AN E14PLOYEE SUSPENSION. Correspondence: Letters objecting to the establishnent of an outdoor service area at The Sports Colum fron: Philip A. Leff representing Patricia Stach Chase and Carl Stac Robert L. Welsh; Sally A. Smith; Janet L. Moore. Pars. Gertrude Miller regarding various issues. Marro from the Civil Service Corm, sutmitting certi- fied lists of applicants for the following Positions: Police Officer/Police Department; taintenance Worker II/Landfill; %intenance Worker II/Traffic Engineering. Rxe Mary Spaulding regarding the proposed extorsion of Boyrun Street. Mann from the Traffic Engineer re: Parking prohibition on Hi¢naood Street; Parking prohibition on Lee Street. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Joann Hershberger to close Bluffwood Circle on 8/1/87, for parking for wedding guests, approved. Mercy Hospital Foundation for Permission to place Chrishes tree lights on three City -Quad trees in the park area in front Of Mercy Hospital during the "Love Light Tree" fund-raising Project during the period 11/25 thru 1/5/88, approved. Joni Bosch to close the 1400 block of Pine Street on 7/19/87 for a block Party, approved. Karen Kubby to use the area north of the kiosk facing Washington Street to distribute literature, buttons, etc. on 7/1/87, approved. Ton Scott, representing the Planning 8 Zoning Commission, appeared re the disposition of a portion Of the mrth-south alley between Benton Street and Ralston Creek, west of Gilbert Street. Scott re - Ported that the majority of Commission members felt the City should retain the parcel for future open space. Arbrisco questioned if there was further discussion on the outdoor service area for The Sports Colum. Atty. Frank Fowler, representing The Sports Colum, appeared. After discussion, Council agreed to take no action on the request for the outdoor service area fron The Sports Colum and vote On the Consent Calendar minus that iton. The payor declared the motion carried. .P' Official Actions June 30, 1987 Page 3 A public hearing vas held on a resolution nudi- fying the Urban Rerx%al Plan for Project Icva R-14. Moved and seconded to adopt RFS, 87-155, MmIFY- ING TIE URaM R9&X RAN FOR PROJECT IOdi4 R-14 (old Breese Building property). A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone property at 410 Iowa Avenue from p to CB -2. A public hearing vas held on an ordinance to vacate a Portion of the north -south alley between Benton Street and Ralston Creek, west of Gilbert Street. Moved and seconded that the ordinance to vacate a Portion of the north -south alley between Benton Street and Ralston Creek, west of Gilbert street, be given first vote for passage. The Mayon declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Section 27-44 of the Large Scale Non -Residential Development (LSN1D) Regulations, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the notion carried. Mried and seconded that the ordinance to amend Sections 36-62(c)(3)b.2 and 36-62(c)(6)b.2 of the Zoning Ordinance concerning signs Permitted in the CH -1, CC -2 and CI -1 zones and in the I-1 and I-2 zones, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-156, MEM- ING THE 1983 cDM R NMIVE PLAN LLPDATE TO OWNL,E TIE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN TW NORDEAST CORDER OF IOWA CITY, NORTH OF INTER- STATE 80 FROM Hl MAY CNERCIAL App OFFICE COMER- CIAL TO OFFICE RESEIVd7{ AND CEVELOHN CENfEftS. pbved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-157, AP RDV- IpG TEE PLELIMIWRY PLAT OF PRAIRIE VIEW ESTATES, PART TWO, a ten (10) lot subdivision in the county. Mrved and seconded to defer to 7/14/87, a reso- lution approving the preliminary and final plats of Boyrun Subdivision, Part 3. The payor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-158, AP- PROVING 1EE CONVEYANCE OF UR64N MIUAL pq� 93-3 FROM TEE BREESE COMM, INC., TO TIE LNIVERSITY OF IOW FACILITIES CORPORATION A Public hearing was held on conveyance of a four foot wide sewer easement along the easterly border of Plaza Mini -Park abutting the paul-Nelen Building as Part of a Reciprocal Easement Agreerent by which the City will acquire from the 044 of the Paul -Helen Building an Easenent to use an 18 inch strip of land abutting the westerly wall of, that building for planter boxes for the plaza Mini -Park. Official Actions June 30, 1987 Page 4 Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-159, NM- IZING CONVEYANCE OF FOUR FOOT WIDE SGER EASEHNT ALONG THE EASTERLY BORER OF PLAZA MINI-Pft ABUT- TING 11E PNL4ELFN BUILDING AS PART OF A RECIPROCAL FASDENT NMT BY WHICH 111E CITY WILL ACQUIRE FROM THE NO OF THE PU4ELEN BUILDING AN EASE - KENT TO 115E AN 18 INCH STRIP OF LAND ABUTTING THE WESMIY W IL OF TKU BUILDING FOR RAM BOU(ES FOR TIE RAZA MINI -PARK. Council discussed the recamedations of the Citizens' Cammittee on City Revenues, The following people appeared: Mace Braverman, representing the majority recammendation of the Committee; Jesse Singemmn, representing the majority recommendation of the Committee; Peter Fisher, representing the majority recmupndation of the Carmittee; Craig Willis, representing the minority recamendation of the Cammittee; K.C. Conk, 1 Oakpark Ct.; E.L. Gjovig, 50 Wakefield Ct.; George Nickelsburg, 1713 E. Court St.; Leonard Yeggy, 840 St. Anne's Drive; Am Bovbjerg, Committee merrber. After discussion Cooncil directed staff to prepare the necessary documents for Council discussion and action at their next staff meeting to enable the local option sales tax question to be voted on 10/6/87. I Fred Goss, Senior Center Commission, reported to Council an recent Conmission activities and upcoming events. Moved and seconded to re -appoint Cooncilmerber Barrel Courtney to the Iona City and Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau for a two-year term ending 6/30/89. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Concilmember Baker questioned the status of the county zoning on the sewer plant. The City Mgr. reported the itan scheduled for Board of Supervisors action an 7/16. Baker inquired as to the result of Cantil discussion the previous evening on the weather sirens. The Mayor stated the money was not available at this time. Baker questioned how the new State lav re snoking would be implemented. Moved and seconded that smoking be barred entirely P in the Council Chambers. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Staff will research the no smoking ban relative to the Magistrate Court use of the Chambers. The City Mgr, stated a policy is being developed for the remainder of the building. Courtney requested a study of the speed limits and access/egress problems along Highway 6. Courtney asked staff to investigate the weed situation at the corner of Washington and First Avenue. .o• • Official Actions June 30, 1987 Page 5 The recauedation of the Design P�eview Cannit- tee rioted as follows: The Design Review Carmittee recameds that the City Council approve the convey- ance of Urban Renewal Parcel 93-3 frau the &,eese CmWY, Inc.. to the University of Iowa Facilities Corporation with the understanding that the Univer- sitY will provide suitable landscaping and trees on the developrent site. Moved and seconded to adopt IES. 87-160, AlD1Ul- IZINi THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN APPLICATION TO THE IOWA DOT CAPITAL MATCH LOAN BANG. Moved and seconded to adopt RFS. 87-161, FMUT- IPG A SUPPLEMENTAL AGPEE�ENT BETWEEN &ACK 8 VEATCH AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR WATER TREATMENT FACIL- ITY CO PUB RERACE ENT. Moved and seconded to adopt PES. 87-162, AiiEE- PENT WITH G& INVESit M AND NEW PIONEER COOPERA- TIVE SOCIETY, INC. AUMMIZING PACDENiT OF A SOFFIT ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE COPIER OF WASfiI%-M AHD VAN OMEN STREETS. Mrved and seconded to adopt TES. 87-163, RESOLU- TION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF INTERESTS IN REAL ESTATE BY LEASES OF SPACE IN THE SENIOR CEMER FOR USES CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSES AND G(KLS BE THE SENIOR CENTER, BY THE CR EGATE PEALS pROWM, SEATS, VISITING FUSES ASSOCIATION, AND TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 14, 1987, ON THE pMpMU. P.M. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned 10:35 A more carplete description of Council activi- ies is fi a in the office of the City Clerk. LLIAM J. AFBRISCO, MAYOR s K. M, CITY CLERK rnaw:.r Sutrnitted for publication 7/9/87 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES June 30, 1987 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 6/30/87, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait. Absent: Zuber. Staffinembers pres- ent: Atkins, Timmins, Karr, Beagle, Cain, O'Neil, Davidson, Schmadeke, Meisel. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 87-C27, Side 2, 141 -End; 87-C30, Sides 1 and 2, 1 -End; 87-C31, Side 1, 1-43. Presentation by Mayor Ambrisco deferred to another time. The Mayor noted the addition to the Consent Calendar, and the correc- tion to the minutes of the 6/16 meeting to include the Design Review minutes of 5/21. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to delete item 3c.(7), approving an Outdoor Service Area for The Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque Street, from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. The Zuber May declared the motion to delete the item carried unanimously, 6/0, items and absent. recomnendat by inaltheseconded ConsentbyCalendaStraitr that bet received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 6/16/87, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. iMinutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. -5/13/87; Historic Preservation Comm, and P&Z Comm, joint meeting -5/11/87; P&Z Comm, - 6/4/87; Bd. of Adjustment -5/13/87, 5/20/87; Sr. Center Comm, - 5/18/87; Human Rights Conn. - 5/18/87; Design i Review Conn. - 6/18/87. mit Motions Permirfor Sinclair Marketing Co. dba Sinclair Approving class Cony. Store, 2153 ACT Circle. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for HHIC Corp, dba Hungry Hfor obo, 517 S. Riverside Drive. Approving a Class C Liquor Hwy.LicenseIS South. Iowa City AApproving a Special Classie #95 da raernal Order ofCtBeer/Wine Per itEforePa225 mela Gaines dba The Kitchen, 9 South Dubuque Street. Approvinga a liquor license for Tycoon I.C., 223 E. Washington Stree. Approving a refund on a Beer Permit for Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway 1 West. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Drug Fair, Inc. dba Peoples Drug #5281, 121 E. Washington Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Vito's of Iowa City, Inc, dba Vito's, 118 E. College. RES, o, 87-149, Bk.. 96, p, 149, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 87-150, Bk. License for S&OUING DANCING Iowa City, Incorrpporated.Adba Studio 1455114 Wright Street. Setting PUBLIC HEARING bFOR 7/14/875 FOR ETHE S. B DISPOSITIONBk-9OF A PORTION TOFNTHE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN BENTON STREET AND RALSTON CREEK, WEST OF GILBERT FOR 6/14/8T7, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM �OFECONTRA TPU ANDBLICESHEARING TIMATE OF COST FOR THE RENOVATION OF CITY PARK SWIMMING POOL, DIRECTING THE MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JUNE 30, 1987 PAGE 2 ,i CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE DIREC- TOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. tions OF NOTICEuFOR THE RECEIPT153 OF'SEALED6 53 BIDS 1FOR THEHORIZING RENOVATION PUBLICATION ACITY PARK SWIMMING POOL, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIOS. RES. 87-154, Bk. 96, p. 154, AFFIRMING AN EMPLOYEE SUSPENSION. Correspondence: Letters objecting to the establishment of an outdoor service area at The Sports Column from: Philip A. Leff repre- senting Patricia Stach Chase and Carl Stach; Robert L. Welsh; Sally A. Smith; Janet L. Moore. Mrs. Gertrude Miller regarding various issues. Memo from the Civil Service Comn, submitting certified lists of appli- cants for the following positions: Police Officer/Police Department; Maintenance Worker II/Landfill; Maintenance Worker II/Traffic Engi- neering. Rose Mary Spaulding regarding the proposed extension of Boyrum Street. Memo from the Traffic Engineer re: Parking prohibi- tion on Highwood Street; parking prohibition on Lee Street. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Joann Hershberger to close Bluffwood Circle on 8/1/87, for parking for wedding guests, approved. Mercy Hospital Foundation for permission to j inace fr ntrof Mercy Hospistmas tree ital during hts on ethe m"Love Light wned eTree" s in tfunhe d -raising project during the period 11/25 thru 1/5/88, approved. Joni Bosch to close the 1400 block of Pine Street on 7/19/87 for a block party, approved. Karen Kubby to use the area north of the kiosk facing Washington Street to distribute literature, buttons, etc. on 7/1/87, approved. Tom Scott, representing the Planning & Zoning Commission, appeared re the disposition of a portion of the north -south alley between Benton Street and Ralston Creek, west of Gilbert Street. Scott reported that the majority of Commission members felt the City should retain the parcel for future open space. The Mayor repeated the s as set. Ambrisco questioned if there was further discussionion hthetitem deleted from the Consent Calendar, outdoor service area for The Sports Column. The City Atty. reported letters had been sent to the adjoining P ers. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views .gtty. tyFrank Fowler, representing The Sports Column, appeared. After discussion, Council agreed to k area fromThe SportsCol mnaand vote on theuCons Consent Calendar minusthatitem. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution modifying the Urban Renewal Plan for Project Iowa R-14. No one appeared. MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JUNE 30, 1987 PAGE 3 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-155, Bk. 96, p. 155, MODIFYING THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR PROJECT IOWA R-14 (old Breese Building property). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone property at 410 Iowa Avenue from P to CB -2. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate a portion of the north -south alley between Benton Street and Ralston Creek, west of Gilbert Street. No one appeared. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance to vacate a portion of the north -south alley between Benton Street and Ralston Creek, west of Gilbert Street, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor de- clared the motion carried, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Ambrisco. Nays: Baker. Absent: Zuber. Moved by Courtney, seconded by McDonald, that the ordinance amending Section 27-44 of the Large Scale Non -Residential Development (LSNRD) Regulations, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, that the ordinance to amend Sections 36-62(c)(3)b.2 and 36-62(c)(6)b.2 of the Zoning Ordinance con- cerning signs permitted in the CH -1, CC -2 and CI -1 zones and in the I-1 and I-2 zones, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-156, Bk. 96, P156 , AMENDING THE 1983 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE TO CHANGE THE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF IOWA CITY, NORTH OF INTERSTATE 80 FROM HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE COMMERCIAL TO OFFICE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-157, Bk. 96, p. 157, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PRAIRIE VIEW ESTATES, PART TWO, a ten (10) lot subdivision in the County. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to defer to 7/14/87, a resolu- tion approving the preliminary and final plats of Boyrum Subdivision, Part 3. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor stated that item B13 on the agenda was the favorable recom- mendation from the Design Review Committee to approve the conveyance of Urban Renewal Parcel 93-3 from the Breese Company, Inc. to the University of Iowa Facilities Corporation. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-158, Bk. 96, p. 158, APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 93-3 FROM THE BREESE COMPANY, INC., TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JUNE 30, 1987 PAGE 4 IOWA FACILITIES CORPORATION. Staffinember Patt Cain present for discus- sion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. easementubalionghthei asterlyheld border of Plaza Mini-Parkuabuttingnce of a for footwthe Paul - Helen Building as part of a Reciprocal Easement Agreement by which the City will acquire from the owner of the Paul -Helen Building an Easement to use an 18 inch strip of land abutting the westerly wall of that building for planter boxes for the Plaza Mini -Park. No one appeared. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-159, Bk. 96, P. 159, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF FOUR FOOT WIDE SEWER EASEMENT ALONG THE EASTERLY BORDER OF PLAZA MINI -PARK ABUTTING THE PAUL -HELEN BUILDING AS PART OF A RECIPROCAL EASEMENT AGREEMENT BY WHICH THE CITY WILL ACQUIRE FROM THE OWNER OF THE PAUL -HELEN BUILDING AN EASEMENT TO USE AN 18 INCH STRIP OF LAND ABUTTING THE WESTERLY WALL OF THAT BUILDING FOR PLANTER Zuber abseXES FOR nt. PTheAMayor declMINI-PARaredithemresolution adoptative roll call ed. unanimous, 6/0, Council discussed the recommendations of the e on Citizens' Committee City Revenues. The following people appeared: Mace Braverman,mitte represent- ing the majority recarmnendation of the Committee; Jesse Singerman, repre- senting the majority recommendation of the Committee; Peter Fisher, representing the majority recommendation of the Committee; Craig Willis, i representing the minority recommendation of the Committee; K.C. Cook, 1 Oakpark Ct.; E.L. Gjovig, 50 Wakefield Ct.; George Nickelsburg, 1713 E. Court St.; Leonard Yeggy, 840 St. Anne's Drive; Ann Bovbjerg, Committee member. After discussion Council directed staff to prepare the necessary documents for Council discussion and action at their next staff meeting to enable the local option sales tax question to be voted on 10/6/87. Fred Goss, Senior Center Commission, reported Commission activities and upcoming events, to Council an recent Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to re -appoint Councilmember Darrel Courtney to the Iowa City and Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau for a two-year term ending 6/30/89. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Zuber absent. Councilmember Baker questioned the status of the county zoning on the sewer plant. The City Mgr. reported the item scheduled for Board of Supervisors action on 7/16. Baker inquired as to the result of Council discussion the previous evening on the weather sirens. State law re the money was not available at this time. Baker questioned The Mhowrthe anew expressed theirmview. would MovedebymBakerr,t�secondeddibydual Courtneycithatbthe City Council adopt a policy that smoking be permitted to the right-hand side of Mayor only. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/1/1, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Courtney, Baker, Strait. Nays: Dickson. Abstaining: McDonald. After further moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, discussion it was that smoking be banned entirely in • the Council Chambers. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/1/1, with MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JUNE 30, 1987 PAGE 5 the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson, Strait. Nays: Courtney. Abstaining: McDonald. Staff will research no smoking ban relative to the Magistrate Court use of the Chambersthe . City Mgr. stated a policy is being developed for the remainder oThe gate the weed situation at the corner of Washington and First Af the building. Courtney requested a study of the speed invlimits and access/egress problems along Highway 6. Courtney asked staff to esti- venue. The recommendation of the Design Review Committee noted as follows: The Design Review Committee recommends that the City Council approve the convence the UniversityUofaIowan FacilitieslCorporat on93-3 fromtwithrthehe eunderrstanding thto at the University will provide suitable landscaping and trees on the develop- ment site. Moved by Baker, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES, 87-160, Bk. 96, p. 160, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN APPLI- CATION TO THE IOWA DOT CAPITAL MATCH LOAN BANK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved 161,EXECUTING AtS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENby T BETWEENtBLto ACK 8& VEATCHk AND'THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR WATER TREATMENT FACILITY COMPUTER REPLACEMENT. Strait requested the City explore the use of a mainframe at one location. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor de- clared the resolution adopted. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-162, Bk. 96, P. 162, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH GWG INVESTMENTS AND NEW PIONEER COOPERATIVE SOCIETY, INC. AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF A SOFFIT ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE CORNER OF WASHINGTON AND VAN BUREN STREETS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved 163, RESOLUTION cOFoINTENT oTOeDISPOSErOFd by tINTERESTStINE REAL7ESTATE BBY LEASES OF SPACE IN THE SENIOR CENTER FOR USES CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSES AND GOALS OF THE SENIOR CENTER, BY THE CONGREGATE MEALS PROGRAM, SEATS, VISIT- ING NURSES ASSOCIATION, AND TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 14, 1987, ON THE PROPOSALS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned 10:35 P.M. WILLIAM J. AMBRISCO, MAYOR • MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK .V' Complete Description of Council Activities July 14, 1987 Iowa City Council, reg, mtg , 7/14/87, at the Civic Center. Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco Courtney, Dickson, ckso , McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: None, Baker (7Mayo present: Hellin Staffinembers Milkman, Schmadeke• g' Timmins, Karr, Franklin, Gannon Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 87-E31, uSideo2: 65 -End; 87-C34, Side 1, 1 -End, and Side 2, 1-407. GThe Mayor presented Certificates of Appreciation to Ramona Roth for 21 assmansfor 12 years asragschool crossine Iowa City Police pe t,• Dept.; and to Charles Drum 0 guard with the IowapCityOpolice Library Director for the Stateeaccreditation received b� Y and Lolly Eggers, The Mayor proclaimed Jul Y the Library• Y 27 -August 2, 1987, NUCLEAR MEDICINE WEEK. The Mayor noted the additions to the Consent Calendar• Eon seconded by Zuber, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be' received Moved by amended: or approved ommendad as and/or approved as 6/30/87,oaslpublis Of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of City Clerk. subject to correction, as recommended by the Minutes of Boards and Commissions: City Council Rules Comm, -6/30/87; Airport Coon. - 6/11/87; Housing Conn, - 6/9/87. Riverfront CORm• 6/3/87; P&Z Comm• - 6/18/87; Bd. of Library Trustees -6/25/87- Mayor 6/25/87; Mayor's Youth Employment Program - 6/17/87; P&Z COMM. and City Council joint meeting - 7/1/87. nPermit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for ueses Co., an Iowa Corporation dba Gas Co • Inn, 2300 Muscatine Ave - Drug a Class E Beer Permit for KJ Enter - Drug Store, 201 S. Clinton, Approvin a Osco Drug, Inc, dba Osco James J. Tucker dba luck's place g Class C Liquor License for Liquor License refund for Mark Michael Geb dbanStudiot114 Street. Approving a Class C Approving a ht Golden Oldies, 1910 S. Gilbert Street. License or k1e 961 Inc. 14 dba ISSUING DANCING PERMIT. P• 164, Setting Public Hearings: RES • 87-165, Bk. 96, p, 165, to set a Public hearing for 7/28/87 on Plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Scott Boulevard Improvements Project, Phase IIITo set a public hearing on 8/11/87 on applications not to exceed sixty-two (62) units of Section 8 Exist-, ing Housing vouchers. TIONResolutNOT ions. RES. TWO 7-166, 9G' P. 166, AUTHORIZING APPLICA- (62) SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING VOUCHERS AND REQUESTING FUNDS. Minutes Council Activities July 14, 1987 Page 2 Correspondence: Daniel S. and Sharon K. Sheldon requesting that ..no parking" signs be placed at the intersection of Sunset Street and Ashley Drive, referred to the Traffic Engr. for recommendation. Lts. regarding the extension of Boyrum Street from: Tim Brandt; Petition signed by 117 people; Jim Shaw. Marcia L. Welch expressing support for the ordinance regulating the parking of special vehicles. Memo from the Traffic Engr. re "yield" sign installation on Van Buren at Bloomington Street. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Guy Irvin to close the circle portion of Sterling Court for a block party on 7/11/87, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor de- clared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to set a public hearing for 7/28/87, on an ordinance to rezone property at 528 Iowa Avenue from RNC -20 to CB -2. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, 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 first consideration and vote be waived and the second consideration be given at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, sec- onded by Courtney, that the ordinance to rezone property at 410 Iowa Avenue from P to CB -2, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Luber, that the ordinance to vacate a portion of the north -south alley between Benton Street and Ralston Creek, west of Gilbert Street, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance amending Section 27-44 of the Large Scale Non -Residential Development (LSNRD) regulations, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. o, Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, that the ordinance amending Sections 36-62(c)(3)b.2 and 36-62(c),(6)b.2 of the Zoning Ordinance con- cerning signs permitted in the CH -1, CC -2 and CI -1 zones and in the I-1 and I-2 zones, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Luber, seconded by Dickson, to defer consideration of a reso- lution approving the preliminary and final plats of Boyrum Subdivision, Part 3. The following people appeared: Jim Spratt, 2119 Davis; Diane Nelson, 1205 Diane St.; John Eckerman, 1401 Plum St.; Winifred Holland, Minutes Council Activities July 14, 1987 Page 3 1105 Pine St.; Elaine Shephard, 606 Keokuk; Mary Webster, 610 S. Johnson; Mike Vaughn, rep. McComas-Lacina; Julie Hansen, 1038 Diane St.; Dean Thornberry, 1202 Oakes Dr.; Dave Clark; Glenn Siders, Southgate Develop- ment Co.; Mace Braverman, Southgate Development Co. Staffinember Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried, 4/3, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: McDonald, Zuber, Ambrisco, Dickson. Nays: Courtney, Baker, Strait. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to defer consideration of a resolution to approve the preliminary and final plat of BDI 5th Addition. The Mayor declared the motion tarried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by Zuber, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 87-167, Bk. 96, p. 167, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR BELL'S SUBDIVISION, a 12 -lot residential subdivision located in Johnson County, approximately 1.8 miles east of Scott Boulevard. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. i Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-168, Bk. 96, p. 168, AMENDING THE JOHNSON COUNTY/IOWA CITY FRINGE AREA POLICY AGREEMENT DEVELOPMENT POLICY FOR AREA 4. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on the disposition of a portion of the north -south alley between Benton Street and Ralston Creek, west of Gilbert Street, The Mayor noted the letter from Atty. John Cruise, representing the Iowa City Law Building Partnership, increasing their offer to $1,667.00. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the renovation of City Park Swimming Pool. No one appeared. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 87-169, Bk. 96, p. 169, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE RENOVATION OF CITY PARK SWIMMING POOL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on the intent to dispose of interests in real estate by leases of space in the Senior Center for uses consistent with the purposes and goals of the Senior Center, by the Congregate Meals Program, SEATS, Visiting Nurses Association, American Association of P. Retired Persons, and Elderly Services Agency. No one appeared. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt the following resolu- tions: RES. 87-170, Bk. 96, p. 170, AUTHORIZING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION FOR A HEALTH CARE PROGRAM; RES. 87-171, Bk. 96, p. 171, AUTHORIZING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAM; RES. 87-172, Bk. 96, p. 172, AUTHORIZING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY SEATS PROGRAM; RES. 87-173, Bk. 96, p. 173, AUTHORIZING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION FOR ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAM; RES. Minutes Council Activities July 14, 1987 Page 4 87-174, Bk. 96, p. 174, AUTHORIZING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY; RES. 87-175, Bk. 96, p. 175, AUTHORIZING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the reso- lutions adopted. Dennis Langenberg appeared and requested Council not ignore the recom- mendation of the Citizens Committee on City Revenue and urged Council not to pursue legal sales tax. Leonard Yeggy appeared and asked Council to explore more efficiency in City government and noted pesticide spraying of school property. Don Stalkfleet appeared and requested Council not vote on the local sales tax and take longer to explore options. The Mayor noted the vacancy to the Bd. of Appeals will be re -adver- tised to fill an unexpired term ending 12/31/88. Councilmember Strait requested an update on the rezoning of the waste- water treatment site. Asst. City Mgr. Helling reported on an information- al work session and noted the vote on the rezoning would be held Thursday evening. Moved conald, to 176,MAKING yAWARD OF eCONTRACT yANDOAUTHORIZINGd THE MAYOR7TOt RES. 7SIGN AND �THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY87 ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT TO STREB CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $41,561.15. 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. 87-177, Bk. 96, p. 177, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREE- MENT WITH UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH FOR THE USE OF 1987 COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS TO ACQUIRE THE PROPERTY AT 410 IOWA AVENUE TO SERVE AS A YOUTH SERVICES CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 87-178, Bk. 96, p. 178, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MARCH 12, 1986, AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA CITY CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER FOR THE PURPOSES OF REDUCING THE CITY'S LIEN AGAINST THE NEWLY ACQUIRED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 EAST FIRST STREET AND EXTENDING THE DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION OF THE REHABILITATION TO NOVEMBER 1, 1987. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. .o Moved by McDonald, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 87-179, Bk. 96, p. 179, AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS. 76-354 AND 73-148, AND APPROVING THE RIVER - FRONT COMMISSION'S AMENDMENT OF ITS BYLAWS TO ALTER THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE RIVERFRONT COK4ISSION FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. c Minutes Council Activities July 14, 1987 Page 5 N Moved by McDonald; seconded by Dickson, -pt RES. 87-180; 180 I CON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO Bk, 96; TICOMMENCE to ado PROf,EEDINGS ONS. Affirmative roll JUNCTION WITH SCOTT BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT LAND ACQUISI- call vote unanimous, 7/0 all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-181, Bk. 96, p, 181, REQUESTING SUBMISSION OF THE QUESTION OF THE SALES AND SERVICES TAX TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OFITHESINCORPORATED OAND UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF JOHNSON COUNTY. pressed their views. The Mayor declared the IndividualresolutioCouncilmembers be s ex - the following division of roll call vete: Ayes: Dickson Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco. Na s: with Y Courtney, Baker. McDonald, Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 87-182, Bk. 96 PAY 182, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE WATER DIVISION AND THE AFSCME present PLAN. The Mayortive roll declared theivote resolution adopted. 7/0, all Councilmembers 183 Moved by G THE Zuber, seconded by Strait; to adopt RES. 87-183 Bk. i DIVISION 96 ENOFNTHE PARKSM AND RECREATIONDEPARTMENT ANDTHE BER OF NS IN THE CRBAFSCMESPAYSPLA�T The AffiMayorvdeclaredcthe esolutionvote iadopted mous /O' all Councilmembers present. iMoved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appoint- ment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury PPoint- and that individual requests a closed session, that individual's reputation unanimous, 7/O; all Councilmembers resent. Affirmative roll call vote carried and adjourned to executive session atT9:45ap.m declared the motion p.m. .o. Informal Council Discussion July 13, 1987 Informal Council Discussion: July 13, 1987, at 7:35 P.M. in the Council Chambers in a Civic Center. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding. Council Present: Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Dickson, Courtney, McDonald, Baker (8:05). Staff Present: Atkins, Karr, Timmins, Franklin, Moen, Donner, Helling, Beagle, im e, Eggers, Wonick, Smith, Moran. Ta !_recorded: Reel 87-C32, Side 2, 304 -End; 87-C33, Side 1, 1 -End, Side CONSENT CALENDAR: Reel 87-C32, Side 2 The City Council agreed to add to the Consent Calendar a Class C Liquor License for Oldie's Inc., dba Golden Oldies. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS: Reel 87-C32, Side 2 A. Settinv a public hearing for Jul 28, 1987, on an ordinance to ---- .. ,—miry anu coning commission recommended against the rezon- ing proposal. Strait asked why 528 Iowa Avenue and 410 Iowa Avenue properties differ in zoning. Beagle explained the properties located at 528 and 410 Iowa Avenue are located in separate blocks; 410 Iowa Avenue is located within an area recognized by the Comprehensive Plan for mixed land use development; and 528 Iowa Avenue is located within an area designated for residential land use. Beagle noted properties surrounding 528 Iowa Avenue are zoned RNC -20 and 410 Iowa Avenue property is surrounded on two sides by CB -2 zoning. Franklin stated the properties around 528 Iowa Avenue were previously zoned CBS. B. Ordinance to rezone ro ert at 410 Iowa A, Beagle s a e s a an a ann ng an oning in favor of the rezoning application. C. Ordinance to vacate aortion of the north -south all! between Benton ree an a s on rue , wes of igirl ree Beagle stated -U-6 1-101111logdnG 4oning Commlssion recommended enia of the application because it was felt the City should retain open space in the area and staff had recommended in favor of the application. D. Ordinance amendin Section 27-44 of the LSNRD Re ulations. Beagle said t e amen men wou appy o p ons approve pr or o o• E. F. fina J-- // .V' MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 13, 1987 PAGE 2 G. Resolution to approve the preliminary and final at of 801 Fifth 7Cdai ion. oen exp aloe app3 roves of a reso u ion w uI 1 ol-w a su division of approximately 57 acres into 12 industrial lots; the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended a waiver of the sidewalk requirement and staff and Planning and Zoning Commission do not agree that shared access should be provided for Lots 11 and 12. Moen said Lots 11 and 12 are the only lots in the subdivision that front exclusively on Scott Boulevard and staff recommended the shared access between Lots 11 and 12 to facilitate the movement of traffic on and off the lots and to facilitate traffic onto Scott Boulevard. The Planning and Zoning Commission had concerns about regulations that restrict the size of the access drive. In response to Courtney, Moen said the subdivision would need to be redesigned to allow the road connecting from Heinz Road to Lots 11 and 12. Moen noted a stormwater detention basin is located along the north end of Lot 12. Moen stated that staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended Council defer consideration of the plat until construction plans for Heinz Road have been approved. H. Resolution to approve the preliminary plat for Bell's Subdivision, a_ 1 1.8 miles east of Scott Boulevard. Moen statea the suoaivision wou a oca a within the Cify,s wo-mile extraterritorial area; the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended that the require- ment of access drive approaches be hard surfaces within the right-of-way be waived; and the reference to the fire district letter is no longer valid because staff has received a letter from the fire district indicating fire service will be provided to the district. I. Resolution amending the Johnson Cou�nty/Iowa Citi Fringe Area Policy rA semen eves 6�—P—oTicy for r�Fra—fncTin sEa � e reso u - ion sets forth an amended agreement or the remainder of Area 4 and the agreement states there could be residential development at one dwelling per three acres. Franklin said there would be certain stan- dards that would be considered before the property would be rezoned for residential development and noted the amended agreement deleted a reference to the judicious preservation of farmland. Franklin noted the Planning and Zoning Commission has considered changes in the design standards for roads in the County and informa- tion will be presented to Council on July 27, 1987. FEE STUDY: Reel 87-C32, Side 2 Atkins stated Council received the June 1987 Fee Study Report that was prepared by the Finance Department. Courtney asked why peddler permits, dance hall permits, mechanical permits and cemetery infant interment fees were increased by 100%. Kimble and Karr sated the increase in peddler permit fees and a monthly permit were recommended to more closely regulate peddlers; dance hall permit fees have not been increased since 1972 and it was recommended to increase residential mechanical permit fees to struc- ture the fees similar to electrical permit fees. Kimble said the propos- als to increase cemetery fees were based on actual costs. Wonick stated 0 MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 13, 1987 PAGE 3 the proposed fee for infant interment still would not cover costs incurred by the City. Courtney stated the cemetery infant interment fee should not be increased. Atkins said staff will prepare additional information about the dance hall permit, mechanical permit and infant burial fees. BALLOT PROPOSITION - LOCAL OPTION TAX: Reel 87-C33, Side I Atkins said proposed ballot language would read $1 million or 50% of the revenues, whichever is less will be used for the debt service property tax relief and the remainder of said revenues for maintenance and improvement of the City's program of the services. Atkins said debt service was identified as the property tax relief because it is the single largest line item in the City's budget. The debt service cost is $3.6 million annually. In response to Strait, Atkins stated the intent of language in the ballot proposal, Section 2, was to give the City Council fiscal discretion to use that portion of the sales tax revenues as Council deems necessary. Strait asked if services that have been reduced will be restored. Atkins stated it would be difficult to completely restore large programs. Courtney suggested that more specific language be used in the ballot proposition. In response to McDonald, Atkins explained if voters approved the ballot proposition for the local sales tax as proposed, a portion of the sales tax revenues would always be used toward debt service unless there was an amendment done by an additional referendum. Council and staff discussed the ballot proposition and use of the sales tax revenues. The County Auditor has stated the ballot proposition must be submitted by July 23, 1987, for an October 6, 1987, vote. City staff has met with the County to prepare for submission of the ballot proposition to the electors. The County Auditor has prepared a form of resolution for the non-contiguous cities to use and another form of resolution for contiguous cities to use to specify how their ballot propositions should read. Charles Drum, President of the Iowa City Library Board of Trustees, stated the Board is anxious to work with City Council to get the Library open again and asked Council for direction regarding how the sales tax revenues will be used in the future. Atkins noted that when the five year budget projections were prepared, the assumption was made that the Library and Transit services would not be restored. Baker suggested Drum ask incum- bent and new Council candidates that if there is a sales tax, would that change their attitudes toward increasing services at the Library. Input was received from Jim Mondanaro, local representative from State Association of Beverage Retail Establishments, and Don Stalkfleet, both speaking in opposition of the one percent sales tax. Council discussed the comments received from Mondanaro and Stalkfleet. I- /J' M. MINUTES i INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JULY 13, 1987 PAGE 4 COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 87-C33, Side 2 I. Ambrisco noted Council received a request from American Bistro for a sidewalk cafe. Council took no action on a request for an ordinance change. 2. (Agenda Item No. 15 - FY87 Alley Paving Assessment Project.) Courtney noted the low bid was above the City Engineer's estimate and asked what affect the bid has on the Slager agreement. Timmins stated a contingency in the assessment schedule will cover the additional costs. The City Mgr, noted assessments cannot be increased. 3. Timmins noted the Legal Department will hire a part-time temporary person to work 12-16 hours per week to prosecute City ordinance viola- tions. APPOINTMENTS: Reel 87-C33, Side 2 Board of Appeals - no applications, readvertise. COUNCIL TIME CONTINUED: Reel 87-C33, Side 2 4. Council agreed to not schedule an informal Council meeting on Septem- ber 7, 1987, and to schedule an informal Council meeting on September 8, 1987, at 6:30 p.m. Council also agreed to continue holding infor- mal Council meetings at 7:30 p.m. for the remainder of the summer. Karr noted the September 22, 1987, meeting may need to be rescheduled. EXECUTIVE Reel 87-C33, Side 2 Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to executive session under Section 21.5.I to evaluate the professional competency of an indi- vidual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being con- sidered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session (City Manager evaluation) Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Council adjourned to executive session at 9:20 p.m. .V' E_. If