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Home My WebLink About1987-06-30 Council minutes.W informal Council Discussion June 1, 1987 Informal Council Discussion: June 1, 1987, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers in the Civic Center. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding. Council Present: Strait, Zuber, Baker, Ambrisco, Dickson, Courtney. Absent: McDonald. Staff Present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Smith, Moen, Milkman, Schmeiserarmer, DeLong, Schmadeke, Nugent, Penney. Tape-recording: Reel 87-C20, Side 2, 181 -End; Reel 87-C24, Side 1, 1 -End, Side 2, 1 -End; Reel 87-C25, Side 1, 1-321. CONSENT CALENDAR ADDITIONS: City Council agreed to add to the Consent Calendar a Class B Beer Permit for Iowa City Tennis and Fitness Center. PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS: Reel 87-C20, Side 2 A. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 16 1987 ON AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2 - F E SNRD RE L T ONS. Moen said that Counci will receive more information on this amendment before the public hearing. In response to Dickson, Moen explained that there is a provision in the amendment to allow up to 25% increase in the gross floor area of four buildings that have an approved LSNRD plan. Moen said that Dierks voted "no" because the 25% figure was too liberal. B. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 16, 1987, ON AND I-2 ZONES. Moen said that Council will receive more mnrormaclon on tFFs amendment before the public hearing. In response to Zuber, Moen said lots with 160 feet measured along the street frontage within those particular zones may have two monument, two free-standing, or a combination of one monument and one free-standing. If the property owner chooses to have two monument or a combination of one monument and one free-standing, it is at the discretion of the property owner how close those signs are to each other. However, the amendment will not affect two free-standing signs which will still have a required minimum separation of 150 feet. Moen explained the amendment is in response to a request to make an existing situation conforming. C. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 16 1987 ON AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE saWthe—PTannfng and Zoning Commission's denial is because the rezon- ing is contrary to the Comprehensive Plan and Development policy for the area and not because of the merits of the particular rezoning. The Planning and Zoning Commission is not expecting the Council to automatically go along with their denial, but are looking for an opportunity to consult with the Council on the development policy for southwest Iowa City. Moen stated the Planning and Zoning Commission would like to establish some policy on out -of -sequence development in .1. r F. G. H. MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 1, 1987 - 7;30 P.m. PAGE 2 D, E. the community and Commission suggested that it is reasonable to con- sider a change in the development policy for the area. In response to Zuber, Moen suggested that the Council should defer discussion of the ordinance until they can discuss the issues with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council deferred action on this item. SFTTTAIr m, . .- .._ it rano use�signation inctheudE Compthis rehens edPlan and would not affect the Zoning classification which will be under Council consideration later. available for Councillbeforeecie a public a COMM tteeVmeetin Moen sai cle Committee consists of Darrel the pueSpecial will be Shaffer from the Good Sams Organization, TomrScott OfethePlanningiand Courtney, Bud Means, Dick Buxton, Johnny Zoning Commission, Doug Boothroy and Monica Moen, In response to Strait, Moen said the amendment resulted from frustrations and trying to enforce the existing regulation. In response to Dickson that there is a balance of views on the Special Vehicle Committee. Council agreed to continue the Moen said information. public he until the _ Y had more and toning - """'y to have more warehousin � ace.�ing will—al�°w g Commission and staff both recommended restrictions Planning rezoning which the applicant has agreed to. The restrictions include no outdoor storage or display of merchandise and all operations be conducted within buildings on the site except for loadin and parking. 9, unloading -- �vunc7l to meet with them to discuss thisZitem. I. ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PARK ZONE. No Council scuss on. J. DRnfueure r TO .V' MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 1, 1987 - 7:30 P.M. PAGE 3 K. L. M. N. poen said that a temporary turnaroundur uwilI beEprovided uSECOND �til os er Road is extended. In response to Strait, Moen said the align_ rent matches the earlier Council alignment and staff is happy with the redesign. In response to Courtney, Moen said the development secondary access. of two or more lots north of this proposal would trigger the need for a trance. 'or a iu percent en argemen " withca 5a10 that one row of In response to Strait, Moen said the expansion would cover en - nearest wpOfkhedgesuth of the would still 160 feetrawayry candta3solidifence along the south property line would be built by Hy -Vee. Schnittjer said the representatives from Hy -Vee have met with neighbors and agreed on screening. development ""'"u 6omo7ssion has - o�recrtne�ded'that because eofthat pressures in the area that the policy for Area 5 should the be reconsidered. The Johnson County Board'of Supervisors has approved first consideration of the rezoning. Moen suggested that Council simply advise the Board that the rezoning is inconsistent with the Fringe Policy. Moen noted the second and third considerations by the Board of Supervisors is expected on June 4. mlu icer presented Council with a map and stated staff is ready to market the vacated land. Schmeiser asked for Council's informal concurrence with the staff recommendation for rezoning to either CO -1 for example a daycare or laundromat or RM -12. The Planning and Zoning Commission has agreed that either zoning is appropriate. Schmeiser said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that access be limited so that there is no thru traffic from Broadway Street east to Hollywood Boulevard. Strait recom- mended a minimum sale price be established. Schmeiser stated Council consideration will be required for any prospective purchasers' proposal commer- cial the landOha00 been overre feet. $3.355 per mser square noted foot. minimum SchmeiserCerfor eviewed�the requirements for daycare centers. Planning and Zoning Commission member Horowitz said the commission's recommendation is meant to prevent a use .a• MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 1, 1987 - 7:30 P.M. PAGE 4 that is adverse to the neighborhood and that a thoroughfare not be created between the two streets. A creative approach would be welcome. Council directed staff to proceed with marketing the property with indicated by preferential language, limitations CDBG BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Milkman reviewed her May 28, 1987, memo regarding 19871CDBGC24, Side 1 budget amendments. Milkman explained the actualgbudget is $789,000 be- cause of carryover and income. Program and Milkman reviewed the following: Public servicesMilkman said that there is no change in the human sere - ices udget on individual agency funding, only in the source of funding. Napoleon Park Handicap Accessibility Improvements. No Council discussion. Ha. ca Accessible Doors, Capitol Ramp, etc. Milkman said the push- button doors wi be provided at the Recreation Center and the cost will be about $7,000. Courtney stressed the importance of Civic Center acces- sibility. Milkman said that because of the many levels in the Civic Center, it is not economically feasible to make it fully accessible. Dispo`on. No Council discussion. Youth Services Center. Nugent reviewed the history of UAY funding and e r Curren nee or space for a youth center. Nugent stated that if the budget amendment is passed, the youth agencies will prepare a contract for Council approval, The proposed site is the former state historical saiddfunds will allow State the current allow acquisitionand �renovation. Jim Swaim, AY Direct tor, detailed proposed plans for the house. ALLEY ASSESSMENT PROJECT: Schmadeke summarized the alleyReel 87-C24, Side 2 presented a proposal to Pay 6% ofnthescost of tent he jassessment yfor athe alley south off Bowery between Dodge and Lucas to his neighbors. Slager noted hlengthinthe from 390 proposed t to 254 feet, thus eliminatiect of that ng by reducing Wells' assessment. Slager offered to pay all of Mrs. Lutgen's assessment and 165% of Mr. Mummey's and Rohrig's assessments. Slager stated the rest of the affected property owners are commercial property owners. Fuller, and Marge Miller spoke against E.W. Wells, Gene the proposed alley assessment Project. Timmins explained the three alley paving projects are combined into one assessment project. Farmer said the assessment project includes all three alleys and six Council votes are needed to approve the project. Farmer explained that seven Council votes are needed if there is 75% objections from the entire assessment project. stain from voting on the Linn Street/Gilbert StreeBaker stated he may ab - the resolution of t project. Timmins said neces- mi Council can first amend the project then vote on sity as amended. In response to Greg Brown, Courtney explained his alley, (Lyon's Second Addition, Block 9, south off Bowery Street between Johnson and Dodge Streets), will be deleted from the assessment project. MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 1, 1987 - 7:30 P.M. PAGE 5 COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: 1• Council agreed with Courtney's suggestionReel 87-C24, Side 2 recommendations regarding the updaig of civiI defensdirect e/tornado warn - 1119 system. Atkins said a map and information will be prepared. 2, Courtney noted grass is growing very tall along First Avenue between Hoover School and the Iowa State Bank. Staff will investigate. 3. Courtney requested Traffic Engineer to review the speed limits on both sides of First Avenue/Rochester Avenue intersection. 4. Courtney referred Councilmembers to Karr's May 27, 19871, memo regard- ing Council Chambers communication system. Council discussed the proposed sound system including the option to amplify and record audience response from anywhere. Council approved the low bid pro- posal as submitted, without the option re audience response. 5• (Agenda Item No. 4.d.4, - Amendment to Urban Renewal Plan/Breese Building.) Atkins asked Council to set public hearing to consider an amendment to urban renewal plan. Atkins explained the University of Iowa is attempting to purchase the old Breese building located on Madison City street Cou cil had not used approved College ame dedEngineering. 19Atkinsaid s site and therefore, the abstract was found not to be in 81 for thatorder. The amendment would make the use consistent with the Urban Renewal Plan, I Karr noted this will also be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 6, (Agenda Item No. 4.f.(3) - Breese screening requirements.) noted correspondence was received from Tom Courtney Breese regarding on - the screening requirements, Atkins said he will review that corresp dence. 7. Atkins stated he authorized installation of a sewer system alongside the Paul -Helen Building foundation, utilizing the additional six inches of City property and necessitating an easement from the City. Atkins noted that paperwork is being processed. from his position. Timmins stated a salary range $25,000 to 8. Timmins noted the Assistant City Attorney, David Brown, has resigned P• should be offered to the replacement. $35,000 i APPOINTS: Broadband Telecommunications 1988 - Joyce Patton Reel 87-C24, Side 2 Broadband Telecommunications 1989 - Suzanne Sunmerwill .W U, MINUT_. ES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 1, 1987 - 7:30 P.M. PAGE 6 EXECUTIVEXECUTIV-0N: Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn to executive session under Section 21.5C to discuss strategy with Council in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is eminent where its disclo- sure gover ment lb bodykin thatp lit gationudicer andsSection9ethe 21.5I tos evaluatOf the e the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, per- formance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent need- less and irreparable injury that individual's individual requests a closed session. (CA evaluation.) eutAffirmaiive rthat oll call vote unanimous, 6/0, McDonald absent. Mayor declared the motion carried. Council adjourned to executive session at 10:05 p.m. .W I I I I s ' Informal Council Discussion June 15, 1987 Informrs P.M.l Council Discussion; June 15, 1987, at 7;3p p,, in the Council am3e 1n the 1v1c en er, Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding, Council present; Strait, Ambrisco, Dickson, Courtney, McDonald, Baker • P•m• sent: Zuber, Staff Present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Smith, Franklin, Moen, 1 os , 1 man, Kimble, 4Ta e -record in Reel 87-C25, Side 1, 321 -End, Side 2, I -End; Reel 87-C28, 1 e , - n , Side 2, 1-184. CONSENT CALENDAR ADDITIONS. The City Council agreed to add to the Consent Calendar a Class "C" Liquor License and Dancing Permit for Tycoons I.C. PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS: A. SET DIIGI rr u�......_ _ Administration Building, B. Reel 87-C25, Side 1 i aceo across from LOIS is the S a e^,clue rKUM P TO H s or ca Soc e y Ouse a being acquired by United Action for Youth (UAY). C• PUBLIC uceoru,. ..., _. 0. County in the process of • auunenae0 approval b a -..r.-" "" LOC planning & Zon n- `"°nU would apply only y 4-1 vote (Dierks voting "no"); theCamendssion ment 1987, and the amendment existing allow minors deviations roved in10the size and Placement of existing buildings. zones strial with substantial "amountlyofo frontage cOmmerclot punto. Moer ordinance amendment allows two monument signs or a combinthe ation uoposed monument and one free-standing sign on a lot; and the property one can decide the appropriate location of those signs, ns Moen explained the minimum distance of owner to two monument signs orla0combination eofsag monument sign would no lonand free- standing sign, The minimum distance of 150 feet between two free- standing signs on the site would be retained. In response to Strait, Moen said the ordinance amendment is in response to a particular, situation with two monument signs on the property, .V INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1987 PAGE 2 E. PUBLIC HEARING ON A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE uMcni �tM tn.), poen saia cne area is appropriate or researc and eve o3—T pment centers and office and research park usage because of the accessibility and visibility from the interstate and Highway 1. Moen said it is recommended the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Update be revised to reflect the northeast quadrant is appropriate for office research and development centers. In response to McDonald, Franklin stated the area has been zoned Highway Commercial since the 1970's. F. ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY AT 225 EAST PRENTISS STREET FROM CC -2 TO C-1. Moen exp acne tis ordinance wou a ow construct ono addi- tional warehouse space for property owned by Hawkeye Medical Supply. Moen said the property owner would be restricted in the amount of warehouse space that could be permitted in the CC -2 zone. Moen noted the applicant has requested that Council give expedited consideration of this ordinance and vote for final passage at tomorrow's formal Council meeting. G. ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 35-65 OF THE ZONING ORDiNANCF RFr.AmnTNr. Twr uiscussea inconsistencies in this ordinance and other provisions in the City Code relating to the placement of hedges and trees in the triangle at intersections. Timmins asked Council to defer action on the ordinance amendment to allow staff an opportunity to further study this issue and to develop appropriate standards regarding the planting of trees and shrubs in the City right-of-way. OUTDOOR SERVICE AREA - APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Reel 87-C25, Side 1 Timmins explained Council will be presented with an application for an outdoor service area located on the north -south alley bounded by Dubuque Street, Iowa Avenue and Washington Street. Timmins stated the applicant wishes Council to make a decision on the approval of the outdoor service area before he goes to the expense and trouble of putting in the required improvements for the outdoor service area. Timmins recommended to Council that the application be presented to Council once the plans have been approved by the Building Department. Timmins explained if the application is approved by City Council, the applicant will then be required to con- struct the improvements and once the improvements have been approved by the Building Inspection Department, then the application will be sent to the state and a license obtained. In response to McDonald, Timmins said the proposed outdoor service area would close off the north -south alley. Timmins stated the applicant has made a purchase by quit claim of an interest in the alley. McDonald said the alley is presently used for parking by abutting property owners. Timmins said he cannot find any record of formal. easements, but there may be rights to the alley through easements by prescription. In response to McDonald, Timmins said in the City's review process of the outdoor service area application, the City Clerk is required to send out letters to each of the abutting property owners within 100 feet to notify them of the application and when discus- sion will be scheduled by Council. Timmins noted Frank Fowler, attorney .V' INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1987 PAGE 3 representing the Sports Column, will be available for comment later in the evening. In response to Ambrisco, Timmins said abutting property owners would be notified as soon as the application is received. Council agreed with the application procedure as recommended and asked that the Fire Chief be contacted. ALCOHOL AWARENESS: Reel 87-C25, Side 2 Atkins stated Council received his June 8, 1987, memorandum regarding alcohol awareness. Atkins explained the alcohol awareness program would be an attempt to reduce and control police present in liquor establish- ments, reduce problems created by persons publicly intoxicated, and create a network of people trained and educated in the area of alcohol awareness. Atkins proposed establishing the bartender licensing program whereby individuals serving in the capacity as bartenders would be obligated to attend classes, be certified and certification would be subject to annual renewal of the license. Ambrisco asked if Atkins had contacted the local TaverrV Restaurant Asso- ciation. Atkins stated he has not made a formal presentation to the local Association. In response to McDonald, Atkins said it would take 18 months to two years to implement the program and have everyone certified. Atkins said there would be mandatory participation and sanctions could be made against liquor establishments or the actual person if a person was found dispensing alcohol without a license. Atkins said local ordinances and State statutes would need to be researched. McDonald noted liquor li- censes are issued by the State, not by the City. Atkins said the commu- nity college would conduct a certification program and costs for the program would be paid by participants. Atkins said it is estimated the training would include 12 classroom hours and cost an estimated $20 for each participant. In response to Dickson, Atkins said Police Chief Miller is very receptive to the alcohol awareness program. Atkins stated a large beer company has contacted the City Police Department regarding offering a similar program to all of their customers. In response to Baker, Karr said State liquor license applications can be obtained from the City Clerk's office or through the State. Baker questioned if the program should be done on the State level. Atkins said the program needs to be started locally and should also be approached on the State level. Baker suggested that Coralville and Johnson County be contacted. Courtney asked if the number of liquor licenses in Iowa City could be limited. Timmins stated Iowa does not provide for a cap to the number of liquor licenses issued in a community. McDonald said the idea to limit the number of liquor li- censes was discussed about five years ago. Council gave the City Manager approval to pursue the alcohol awareness program. Ambrisco asked the City Manager to contact the local Restaurant and Tavern Owner Association. COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 87-C25, Side 2 Strait stated the Supreme Court recently cited on the case Evanaelical Lutheran Church of Glendale vs. Countv of I_ 6d n Tornio, a Lase aed ling wicn lana use planning ano zoning. :)craic propo�sc hat the City hold a workshop involving the Legal Department, Planning and Zoning staff and Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss .o• INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1987 PAGE 4 the case. Ambrisco requested a memo from the City's Legal Department regarding the case. Atkins said other comnunities should be contacted re possible impact. APPOINTMENTS: Reel 87-C25, Side 2 Riverfront Commission - Douglas Jones. CITIZEN COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY REVENUES RECOMMENDATIONS: Ree 87-C25, Side 2 Craig Willis, Chairperson of CCCR, stated Council received two written recommendations representing a 10-5 split by the CCCR. Willis emphasized that the Committee agreed (14-1 vote) the basic service package provided by the City should be preserved. Committee members were not thrilled about the revenue options; the recommendation to maintain the service package is not inconsistent with good management in saving costs; and an increase in the hotel/motel tax is supported. Willis explained each position was carefully considered and carefully taken with high quality deliberations. Ambrisco referred to the City Manager's May 29, 1987, memo regarding recommendations from CCCR, Attachment B, Item I and asked how the City could get a commitment that school taxes would not be increased. Willis stated Clayton Ringgenberg offered the supplemental recommendations and the recommendations were made as suggestions. Baker asked what work was done by the Committee regarding fees. Willis explained Clayton Ringgenberg did study the fee structure and the Committee felt the City has done a good job with the fees. In response to Baker, Willis said Committee members did not receive Dick Boyle's report regarding legal aspects of the City charging impact fees for capital improvements and the Committee did briefly discuss the City's land development cost. Courtney asked if the Committee did a breakdown of the City's service package. Willis said there was a strong support by the Committee to first seek additional revenues rather than cut particular services. Ambrisco noted a majority of the CCCR recommended temporarily raising property taxes above the current six percent policy. Ambrisco asked how Council could insure that increase would only be temporary. Willis said to raise the necessary revenues, the rate of increase of property tax has to be increased above the Council's current six percent policy to the level of taxation that will remain the same. The rate of increase is temporarily high, but the level of taxation would remain the same. Ambrisco asked what amount of dollars and what percentage increase is needed in FY89. Atkins stated in FY89 there will be a $923,000 shortfall in revenue and an 11.7% budget increase would be needed to pay for that shortfall, In response to Courtney, Atkins said wage considerations, private market purchases for goods and services, loss of federal revenue sharing will create the shortfall in the budget. INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1987 PAGE 5 Strait inquired about the impact on the swimming pool bond. Vitosh ex- plained the swimming pool bonds are 15 year bonds. Vitosh noted that debt service level will peak in FY90 and then will decrease substantially. Atkins stated that the projected budget assumes there will be no service restoration. Courtney inquired about the wheel tax. Willis stated CCCR felt the tax was not predictable and did not offer much in broadening the tax base. Atkins stated there are 70,000 vehicles registered in Johnson County and the assumption was made that 60 percent of those vehicles are from Iowa City. Atkins stated one provision in the local option tax law is that some form of property tax relief has to be pledged. In response to Strait, Willis said the Committee did discuss combining different tax options. Atkins stated a $15 wheel tax and 2% increase in hotel/motel tax would generate an estimated $500,000 a year in new revenue. Ambrisco asked how the student dormitory population and population living outside of Iowa City limits who use Iowa City services was dismissed by the majority position. Willis stated it was the minority's position that those persons should be one of the criteria used to examine the revenue -raising activi- ties. Ambrisco said there are people in the retail business adamantly opposed to a sales tax. Ambrisco asked if people would shop in other communities if Iowa City imposed a sales tax. Willis stated that members of the minority position felt that a sales tax is not significant enough of an impact to change sales. Willis said cars, for example, are not sales taxable; the local option sales tax uses the statutory definition of sales; and it is the point of delivery, not the location of the sale that governs taxability. In response to Ambrisco, Willis said the Committee agreed that there is some regressive element to both the property tax and sales tax. Baker asked if it is the responsibility of Council to not only make the sales tax available as an option for the voter, but for the Council to take a position for or against the sales tax. Willis said a leadership role should be taken by Council and Council as a whole may not be able to take one position. Courtney asked what affect increased property tax would have on the low-income housing project. Milkman said rents are restricted by fair market values and HUD would probably take into consideration the increase in property tax. Willis said the CCCR is waiting for further direction from Council and is available as a resource. David Leshtz stated there are studies available demonstrating that sales tax may indeed affect shopping patterns and that property tax is not a critical factor in how people actually behave. Baker asked why the major- ity of the Committee did not want sales tax. Leshtz explained that the sales tax was not predictable and a sales tax is difficult to change. Courtney asked for information regarding car registration. Timmins stated the owner of the vehicle has to register the vehicle in the county of his or residence. Staff will research the matter further. O INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1987 PAGE 6 Jean now taxes Sand property tax relief for loare w -income comeposed o the elderlycis soutdated�perIn response to Ambrisco, Snow said she felt elderly were well -represented In the CCCR. Leshtz stated Committee members tried to find what would bene- fit the community as a whole. Jessie n stated ts becauseSofgtheadistribution eofuthersalesetaxorevenueacalculations�nacrese ndait is deductible on State and Federal income tax. Ambrisco noted that an estimated one million visitors come to Iowa City and spend money. E.L. Gjovig, 15 erty taxes. Gjovig WakefieldCourt, low-income pers noke in spandtpeople oncfixedngincomes cannot afford a property tax increase. Gjovig stated the tax relief for low-income persons is too low to help anyone. Gjovig stated the CCCR should study where savings in the City budget can be made. Courtney requested information regarding the number of vehicles from Iowa City registered in Johnson County. Baker asked the City Manager to pres- ent Council with a more detailed breakdown of the projected shortfall in FY89. Ambrisco said discussion regarding recommendations from CCCR should be continued. Atkins noted a local option tax referendum cannot be held during a regular City Council election. Baker requested the next discus- sion be scheduled June 30th during a televised formal Council meeting. OUTDOOR SERVICE AREA CONT'O.: Reel 81-C28, Side 2 Timnins introduced Atty. Frank Fowler to answer questions regarding the outdoor service area application. Council raised no additional questions. COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA CONT'D.; Reel 87-C28, Side 2 2. Council agreed to meet with the Planning and Zoning COmnission on July 1 for a special meeting to discuss development policies for southwest Iowa City. 3 ofl ing stated ResourcestheCi th t slo advised Citb personnel from the Dewouldpartment some Federal funding for the sewer projectosby btheb faliigof 11987• Helling said staff is continuing to explore eligibility requirements for the grant monies. Helling explained a construction schedule will need to be revised to place construction in the proper phase to be eligible for the grant. Helling said the City may need to do a minor portion of renovation of the existing sewer plant first, then complete the new plant and delivery systems to the new plant, the southeast interceptor and improvements on the east side. Helling said it is necessary to revise the sewer project specs and construction documents to include the Federal requirements. Helling stated Metcalf & Eddy will also work to get an updated approval from' the Department of Naturaabout delaying east sl Resources on the iderimprovemfacility ents ons. Courtney raised con- • Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. .a urFICIAC COUNCIL ACTIVITIES - 6/16/87 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is E . Curulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Iowa City Council, reg, rrtg., 6/16/87, Taff P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Mbrisco presiding. Councilnmbers present: Anbrisco, Baker (7:55), Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait. Absent: Zuber. The Mayor presented Certificates of Appreciation to Matthew Hayek and Arm Margaret Adelfinger for aiding a heart attack victim. Moved and seconded that the following iters and recamendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adapted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 6/2/87, as published, subject to correction, as recar ended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Cmmissions: Sr. Center Carni. - 4/20/87; Riverfront Corm. - 5/6/87; Citizens' Cane. on City Revenues - 5/27/87; Airport Carm. - 5/14/87, 5/21/87, 6/1/87; Bd. of Library Trustees -5/28/87; Broad- band Telecarm. Corm. - 5/19/87; Resources Con- servation Carm. - 5/21/87.3esyn ReuieJ Comm -'rllrle7 Permit Motions and Resolutions: Class E ynK Beer Permit for Hy -Vee Food Store 12, 310 N. 1st Ave. Class E Beer Permit for AM -PM Mini Mart, 2303 Muscatine Avenue. Class E Beer Permit for John's Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market. Class E Beer Permit for quikTrip 8539, 301 E. Market Street. Class E Beer Permit for Walgreens, 1646 Sycamore. Class E Beer Permit for Drugtw 81, 521 Hollywood Blvd. Class E Beer Permit for Hy -Vee Food Store 81, 501 Hollywood Blvd. Class C Liquor License for American Legion Post 817, 3016 Mexican Legion Road. Class B Liquor Li- cense for Denny's Restaurant At Howard Johnsm Motel, North Dodge Street. Class C Liquor Li- cense for Diamond Dave's Taco Co., Old Capitol Center. Class C Liquor License for Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market Street. Class C Liquor License for The Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington Street. RES. 87-128, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT. Class C Liquor License for Tycoon I.C., 223 E. Washington Street. RES. 87-129, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT. Motions: Approving disburserrents in the amount of $3,309,417.09 for the period of 5/1 thru 5/31/87, as recmmended try the Finance Director, subject to audit. Resolutions: RES. 87-130, ADOPTING SUPPLE- MENT 32 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES. Council Activities June 16, 1987 Page 2 location sof apoVence: Sandra Eskin r�rtfirg Karla Miller, ham at 19 Evans Street. Advocacy prog°0�inator of the Rape victim hone at 19 Evans'S r'dirg location of a group e Traffic 81ak of North Ougp y 5��i th X10 and 100 Public s: for the Use of Streets and S+menrill Joyce Carroll and Kristin 6/21-27/81, approved Fest '87 to be held tribute literature Gloria William to held dis- a /Ga+ 20, 28, 1987, �ro%8 S � D nt in on for proved, Latiin ianPude March on 6/20/87, ap. Center Anerican Mu en Rights Advocacy crafted distribute literature iters on 6/3-6/87 and sell hand Proved. and 6/1-10/87, ap_ The Maya' declared the notion carried. Moved87and �ecOA�e t� et a Public hearing for j 6/30/87, on an ' forthsouth alley between Benton Street vacate a part. a tion of the and Ralston mohest of tion carried. Street. The Mayor declared and 6130187 seconded on an ordinance 5et a public hearing for at 410 lora Avenue f to rezone Property located dared the rmtien carried P to CB -2, A public heari The Mayor Be- ing Section 27-44 of the Lar Seld cale Inance Oeveloprent (Lys) Mthe L Eons. A public hearing was held on an ordinance the Zoning 36-32(c)(3)b.2 and 36 the COrdinance concerning sigs�(c)(6) Permitted in zones. CI and CI -1 zones and in the 7-1 and I-2 Wield the 119Q3ic iearing was held on a resolution to the landCQPrehensive Plan Update to chance within the use classification of PrnPerty located Interstate 80 feast coniigW of Iara City, north of .o COMercial to officeMes ath&r tial and Office ved Res and Devel I cPrent Cen- Property at 23 E preconded that the ordinance to rezone C!-1, be the given sseca; vote {ieford. passage. red Mayt frcm CC -2 es declared later adopted c�ri Council infoneti �nne � was hbved and sec ordinance to anord ed t defer indefinitely an . heck, -65 Of the Z OrdinanceTh garding the r �eatien of fencesrnainnd yor decla notion carried. .o• council Activities June 16, 1987 Nage 3 A public hearing was held on an the sale arc conveyance of an easanent over Lots 13 and 14 it Sand Lake Addition to and in favor of Icwa-Illirois Gas & Electric Carpany for installation of a gas service line. Moved and seconded to t RES. 87 IZING SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF AN EASEMENT 1�"A GA - SERVICE LINE TO IOWA -ILLINOIS GAS & ELECTRIC cam. PANY. A public hearing was held on adoption of plans, specifications, farm of contract and estimated cost Of the FY87 Alley Paving Assessment Project. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-132, ADOPT- ING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FOPM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE FY87 ALLEY PAVING ASSE3S,W PRO.. JECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED ON JULY 7, 1987. Cathy Johnson, 242 Ferson, requested an upthte on the junk cars south of Iowa City on M,ry 218. The City Atty, reported staff is currently working on an agreement to bring the three Gmers into compliance. Johnson noted the new comercial building on the corner of Burlington and Gilbert and questioned the building is sld be ated inrothecentral abusinesstzted ore wfiich does not require site parking. Johnson ques- timed the use of property an the comer of Dubuque and Church (Lutheran Carpus Ministry) and wondered if it was not being used for church purposes it could be put back on the tax rolls. Staff will investigate. Johnson noted deliberations by Council re a tax increase and stated taxes were already high. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers - two vacancies, ane for an unexpired tern ending 12/31/87 and are par- tial term ending 12/31/87. Resources Conservation Carm. - me vacancy for an unexpired tern ending 1/1/88. These appointments will be mmede at the 7/28/87 meeting of the City Council. Moved and seconded to appoint Douglas Jones, 1136 Franklin Street, to the Riverfront Conm. for an unexpired term ending 12/1/88. The Mayor declared the motion carried. McDonald asked that the rezoning ordinance under Planning and Zoning natters be reconsidered. Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at bo Cam - oil meetings prior to the neeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the third considera- tion and vote be waived and that Olen. 87-3326, REZONING PROPERTY AT 225 E. PRENTISS STREET FROM LC -2 70 CI -1, be voted on for final passage at this Uouncil Activities June 16, 1987 Page 4 tine. The Mayor declared the notion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be at this tine. finally adopted The City Manager announced that the City Finance Department has received the Certificate of Achieve- ment for Excellence in Financial Reporting and congratulated the department. The City Manager notified Council that the City will be receiving $29,000 from the Emergency Shelter Grant program to be used at the Ronald Street Youth Hare, Domestic io iV}rieTCit Program and the &ergencY Shelter Program, Monday Swim Ride announcedger ereby Townerest buam ses will stop three tines a day at Mercer Paris to pick up People and transport then downtown to the Recreation Center pool, The Program will run fran 1-4 P.m, Monday thru Saturdaywith a , and Participants will be l4rbrito Mercer Park. sProvided questioned the dride aybink the Benton Street receivedP no3teice thatThe thefunds wilManager lted the notbe availahas ble until fall. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-133, RESCLU- TICN OF INTENT TO ACCEPT A 810 BY TIE PREFERRED DOPER, (IOWACITY LAN BUILDING PARTNERSHIP) ON LOVER IDEA DAMS A-2 AND A-3, LOCATED IN THE RALSTON CWA AREA OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 28, 1987,CITY, A IE SETTING POSED SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF PARCELS A-2 AND A-3 Na DIRECTING TIE CITY CLEW To PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH ACTIONS, Moved and seconded to adept RES, TO 87-134FMU- INPP ONE , ON PLAMINI-PAW ASOF A RECIPROCAL AGREEFfNT ALLOWING USE OF ADJOINING LAID FOR PLANTER BOXES AND TO SET A PUBLIC FEARING O1 THE PROPOSAL, for 6/30/87. IZMoved and secOrded to adopt RES, 87-135, AUTU- ING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND TIE CITY CLEF( TO ATTEST A 28E AGREETENT WITH JO NSM COUNTY AND CLD CAPITOL CAB CO. FOR FY86 SEATS SUPPLEMENTAL TAXI SERVICE. .o• Moved and seconded to adopt the following fund- irg agreement resolutions for FY88: PES, 87-136, BIG BROIhERS/BIG SISTERS OF JOHNSON DOIMY ($25,300); RES, 87-137, IOWA CITY CRISIS INTERVEN- TION CENTER ($18,138); PES, 87-138, DOMESTIC VIO- LENCE PROJECT ($13,200); RES. 87-139, JONSON Cate IE START ($$2 600)HAWEYE AREA C ; RES-YPROJECT 87AC�OMI SRN COUNCIL OJ 00CICAFUSE ($10,000) ; FES. 87-141, RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM ($10,350); TEES, 87-142, Council Activities June 16, 1987 Page 5 MM COUNTY CHAPTER, *RICAN Ron CROSS (;1,000), RES. 87-143, WILLOW CREEK MEIG48ars CENTER ($10, O0 250), Moved ad seconded to adopt the following {m- ing agreenent resolutions with COBG conies: RES. 87-144, ET.[ERLY SERVICES AGENCY OF ,) rcm MMY (534,671); RES. 87-145, WYCR-S YOUTH NpWyWj f 7('30,000). Moved and seconded to adopt the following Am - Ing agtement resolutions; RES. 87-146, INITED ACTION FOR YDUIH/C"UNITY OEVELORMflNT BLOCK GRANT FINDING ($28,479); RES. 87-147, LN178 ACTION FOR YOWGEMERALFUD ($11,521). IN- ING Ml. MVID sMoved and OF 'aE K,, MYEK,ed to &bPt RES.I48 QRETA IDLUIMD LAW FIR4 TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF IOWA CITY IN CERTAIN CESIONAIED LAWSUITS AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. CThe kv Camended IM. Broin for his role as Asst. d and seconded that the rule requiring ordiMrienances to be considered and voted on for at two Passage Concil meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the seccrd consideration and vote be waived and that CRD. 87-3327, MDING SECTION 20-19(d) OF TIE CODE OF CRDINMCES OF TIE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, RE- GARDING ATIEVA CE OF WI MRS AT MEETINGS OF BM OF LIBRARY TRbBTEES, be voted cn for final passage at this tte . The Ft3yor declared the motion caw ried, Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this tine. nancesad and "ld that to be considered and oted lon liras ordi- tw,o Council meetings prior to the meeting at at it is to be finally pad be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and that N. 87-3328, MENDING SECTION 23-253 OF TIE COLE OF ORDINANCES OF 11E CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, I€GARDING WPDICAP0 PARKING SPACES ON PRIVATE PROP PTYbe , m voted on for final passage at this tie. The Mayor the notion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:20 P.M. The Payor declared the notion carried. A more canplete description of Council activi- // e t'e dspn Hl�e in the office of the City Clark, ,/ w�v w es/ K. KAM, cM WIL CLEAM A 1BRI_ SCO, �YOR� 71�w�J Submitted forPublicati Publication ,; 1 .1. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES June 16, 1987 Mayor Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 6/16/87, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. bers CourtriscO ney, Dickson,eMDonald,CStrait. Absent: Zuber. Staffinembersent: Ambrisco, rpresent: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Franklin, Farmer, Milkman, Penney, Davidson. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 87-C27, Side 1, 193 -End and Side 2, 1-141. The Mayor presented Certificates of Appreciation to Matthew Hayek and Anne Margaret Adelfinger for aiding a heart attack victim. The Mayor noted the additions to the Consent Calendar. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, 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 Clerk. 6/2/87, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Sr. Center Comm. - 4/20/87; Riverfront Comm. - 5/6/87; Citizens' Comm. on City Revenues - 5/27/87; Airport - 5/14/87, 5/21/87, 6/1/87; Bd. of Library Trustees _Comm.5/28/87; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - 5/19/87; Resources Conser- vation Conn. - 5/21/87. Permit fo Hy-VeeFood MStores, aInc. dba Hy -Vee Food oStorevinga#2,a310ClssEN e1stBerP Ave. Apr proving a Class E Beer Permit for AM -PM Mini -Mart Corporation dba AM -PM Mini Mart, 2303 Muscatine Avenue. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for John R. Alberhasky dba John's Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for QuikTrip Corporation dba QuikTrip #539, 301 E. Market Street. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Walgreen Co. dba Walgreens, 1646 Sycamore. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Drugtown #1, 521 Hollywood Blvd. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Hy -Vee Food Store #1, 501 Hollywood Blvd. Approving a Class C Liquor License for American Legion Post #17 dba American Legion Post #17, 3016 American Legion Road. Ap- proving a Class B Liquor License for MS Restaurant Corporation, Inc. dba Denny's Restaurant At Howard Johnson Motel, North Dodge Street. Approv- ing a Class C Liquor License for Motif, LTD dba Diamond Dave's Taco Co., Old Capitol Center. Approving a Class C Liquor License for David L. Alberhasky dba Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Keith Dempster dba The Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington Street. RES. 87-128, Bk. 95, p. 128, ISSUING A DANCING PER- MIT. Approving a Class C Liquor License for I.C. Tycoons, LTD dba Tycoon I.C., 223 E. Washington Street. RES. 87-129, Bk. 95, P. 129, DANCING PERMIT. ISSUING A Council Activities June 16, 1987 Page 2 Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $3,309,417.09 for the period of 5/1 thru 5/31/87, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Resolutions: RES. 87-130, Bk. 95, p. 130, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT 32 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES. Correspondence: Sandra Eskin regarding location of a group home at 19 Evans Street. Karla Miller, Coordinator of the Rape Victim Advocacy Program, regarding location of a group home at 19 Evans Street. Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding Sunday parking in ,the 10 and 100 Block of North Dubuque Street. ions r the Use of Joc Carroll andtKristinoSunmerwill for Artsets Festn187Pto PublicGrounds heldn6/21-27/87, approved. Gloria Williams to distribute literature regarding Big Moun- tain on 6/12, 20, 28, 1987, approved. Susan Darwin for a Gay and Lesbian Pride CenterMtoch on distribute6literaturedand Latin sell handican craftedaitemshts Advocac hon 6/3-6/87 and 6/7-10/87, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 6/30/87, on an ordinance to vacate a portion of the north -south alley between Benton Street and Ralston Creek, west of Gilbert Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker, Zuber absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 6/30/87, on an ordinance to rezone property located at 410 Iowa Avenue from P to CB -2. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker, Zuber absent. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Section 27-44 of the Large Scale Non -Residential Development (LSNRO) regulations. No one appeared. was ed on an orinance aendinSetions 36-32(c)(3)bi2 anda36 62(c)(6)bh21 of the ZoningdOrdinancemconcerni gcsigns permitted in the CH -1, CC -2 and CI -1 zones and in the I-1 and I-2 zones. No one appeared. P A public hearing was held on a resolution to amend 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 Com- mercial and Office Commercial to Office Research and Development Centers. No one appeared. Council Activities June 16, 1987 Page 3 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance to rezone property at 225 E. Prentiss Street from CC -2 to CI -1, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. (The ordinance was later adopted during Council information time.) Moved by iMcDonald , seconded by Strait, to defer indefinitely an ordinance to amend Section 36-65 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding the regulation of fences and hedges. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Baker, absent. Zuber A public hearing was held on an the sale and conveyance of an easement over Lots 13 and 14 in Sand Lake Addition to and in favor Of Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company for installation of a gas service line. No one ap- peared. oved conded 131,MAUTHORIZ NG SALE AND CONVEYANCESOFaAN,to EASEMENT FOREA GAS SERVBk. 95 ICE LINE TO IOWA_ILLINOIS GAS & ELECTRIC' COMPANY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on adoption of plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of the FY87 Alley paving Assessment Project. No one appeared. Moved 132,ADOPTING MPLANS, d 'SPECIFICATIONS, seconded u FORMyOFtCONTRACTRAND COST t RES ESBk. 95 TIMATE'FOR THE FY87 ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED ON JULY 7, 1987. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker, Zuber absent, The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Cathy Johnson, 242 Ferson, requested an updateon the junk cars south of an Iowa City on Hwy 218, The City Atty, reported staff is currently working on agreement bring new Comercialobuildinghonthree owners the corner oftBurllingtonsand Gilbert anded the qUes- tioned where parking would be provided. located in the central business zonCourtney stated the building is e which does not require site parking. Johnson questioned the use of property on the corner of Dubuque and Church (Lutheran Campus Ministry) and wondered if it was not being used for church purposes it could be put back on the tax rolls. Staff will investigate. Johnson noted deliberations by Council re a tax were already high. increase and stated taxes The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Bd. of Examiners of Plumb- ers - two vacancies, one for an unexpired term ending 12/31/87 and one par - unexpired tial term ending 12/31/87. Resources Conservation Conn, - one vacancy for an unexpired teen ending 1/1/88, These appointments will be made at the 7/28/87 meeting of the City Council. (Baker arrived at 7:55 p.m.) FrankliMoved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to appoint Douglas Jones, 1136 t Comm. 12/1/88. St The Mayor tdeclaedhe rthenmotion caoriednunaniunexpired term endinZubeg absent. .P' Council Activities June 16, 1987 Page 4 McDonald asked that the rezoning ordinance under Planning and Zoning matters be reconsidered. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, 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, the third consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 87-3326, Bk. 28, p. 19, REZONING PROPERTY AT 225 E. PRENTISS STREET FROM CC -2 TO CI -I, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. The City Manager announced that the City Finance Department has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and congratulated the department. The City Manager notified Council that the City will be receiving $29,000 from the Emergency Shelter Grant program to be used at the Ronald Street Youth Home, Domestic Violence Program and the Emergency Shelter Program. The City Manager announced a new program begin- ning Monday "Swim & Ride" whereby Towncrest buses will stop three times a day at Mercer Park to pick up people and transport them downtown to the Recreation Center pool. The program will run from 1-4 p.m., Monday thru Saturday, and participants will be provided with a free ride back to Mercer Park. Ambrisco questioned the delay in the Benton Street Bridge project. The City Manager stated the City has received notice that the funds will not be available until fall. Staffinember Davidson available for discussion. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-133, Bk. 95, p. 133, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ACCEPT A BID BY THE PREFERRED DEVELOPER, (IOWA CITY LAW BUILDING PARTNERSHIP) ON URBAN RENEWAL PARCELS A-2 AND A-3, LOCATED IN THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK AREA OF IOWA CITY, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 28, 1987, ON THE PROPOSED SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF PARCELS A-2 AND A-3 AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH ACTIONS. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Ambrisco. Nays: Baker. Absent: Zuber. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-134, Bk. 95, p. 134, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF A SEWER LINE EASEMENT ON PLAZA MINI - PARK AS PART OF A RECIPROCAL EASEMENT AGREEMENT ALLOWING USE OF ADJOINING LAND FOR PLANTER BOXES AND TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL, for 6/30/87. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 87-135, Bk. 95, p. 135, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREE- MENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY AND OLD CAPITOL CAB CO. FOR FY88 SEATS SUPPLEMENTAL TAXI SERVICE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt the following funding agreement resolutions for FY88: RES. 87-136, Bk. 95, p. 136, BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY ($25,300); RES. 87-137, Bk. 95, p. Council Activities June 16, 1987 Page 5 137, IOWA CITY CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER ($18,138); RES. 87-138, Bk. 95, p. 138, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT ($13,200); RES. 87-139, Bk. 95, p. 139, JOHN- SON COUNTY HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM PROJECT HEADSTART ($2,600); RES. 87-140, Bk. 95. p. 140, MID -EASTERN COUNCIL ON CHEMICAL ABUSE ($10,000); RES. 87-141, Bk. 95, P. 141, RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM ($10,350); RES. 87-142, Bk. 95, p. 142, JOHNSON COUNTY CHAPTER, AMERICAN RED CROSS ($1,000); RES. 87-143, Bk. 95, p. 143, WILLOW CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER ($10,250). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt the following funding agreement resolutions with CDBG monies: RES. 87-144, Bk. 95, p. 144, ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY OF JOHNSON COUNTY ($34,671); RES. 87-145, Bk. 95, p. 145, MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ($30,000). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, to adopt the following funding agreement resolutions: RES. 87-146, Bk. 95, p. 146, UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING ($28,479); RES. 87-147, Bk. 95, p. 147, UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH/GENERAL FUND ($11,521). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-148, Bk. 95, p. 148, RETAINING MR. DAVID BROWN OF THE HAYEK, HAYEK, AND HOLLAND LAW FIRM TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF IOWA CITY IN CERTAIN DESIGNATED LAWSUITS AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor commended Mr. Brown for his role as Asst. City Atty. and wished him well in his new position. Moved by Baker, seconded by Strait, 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, the second consid- eration and vote be waived and that ORD. 87-3327, Bk. 28, p. 20, AMENDING SECTION 20-19(d) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, REGARDING ATTENDANCE OF MEMBERS AT MEETINGS OF BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES, be voted on for final passage at this time . Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Baker, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, that the rule requiring ordi- nances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings .o• prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 87-3328, Bk. 28, p. 21, AMENDING SECTION 23-253 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, REGARDING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. f Council Activities June 16, 1987 Page 6 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 8:20 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Zuber absent, The Mayor de clared the motion carried. W ATTEST: M R M RR, .a• 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 i 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 Mayor declared the motion to delete the item carried unanimously, 6/0, Zuber absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, 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 6/16/87, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. -5/13/87; Historic Preservation Comm. and P&Z Comm. joint meeting -5/11/87; P&Z Conn. - 6/4/87; Bd. of Adjustment - 5/13/87, 5/20/87; Sr. Center Conn. - 5/18/87; Human Rights Comm. - 5/18/87; Design Review Comm. - 6/18/87. Permit Motions and Recommendations: Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Sinclair Marketing Co. dba Sinclair Retail & Conv. Store, 2153 ACT Circle. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for HHIC Corp. dba Hungry Hobo, 517 S. Riverside Drive. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Aerie #695 dba Fraternal Order of Eagles, 225 Hwy. 1 South. Approving a Special Class C Beer/Wine Permit for Pamela Gaines dba The Kitchen, 9 South Dubuque Street. Approving a refund on a liquor license for Tycoon I.C., 223 E. Washington Street. 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. 87-149, Bk. 96, p. 149, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 87-150, Bk. 97, p. 150, ISSUING DANCING PERMITS. Approving a Class C Liquor License for S&D Iowa City, Incorporated. dba Studio 114, 114 Wright Street. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 87-151, Bk. 96, p. 151, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 7/14/87, FOR THE DISPOSITION OF A PORTION OF THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN BENTON STREET AND RALSTON CREEK, WEST OF GILBERT STREET. RES. 87-152, Bk. 96, p. 152, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR1,6/14/87, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE RENOVATION OF CITY PARK SWIMMING POOL, DIRECTING THE .V' f MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JUNE 30, 1987 PAGE 2 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. Resolutions: OF NOTICE FOR nTHE RECEIPT IOF SEALED 6BIDSIFOR' THEHRENOVATIONLOFA CITY PARK SWIMMING POOL, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. 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 Como, 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 8/1/81, for parking for wedding guests, approved. Mercy Hospital Foundation for permission to Place Christmas tree lights on three City -owned 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, 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 public hearings as set. Ambrisco questioned if there was further discussion on the item deleted from the Consent Calendar, outdoor service area for The Sports Column. The City Atty, reported letters had been sent to the adjoining property own- ers. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. Atty. Frank Fowler, representing The Sports Column, appeared. Council agreed to take no action on the request for thefter outdooreservice area from The Sports Column and vote on the Consent Calendar minus that item. 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 adapted. 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, p. 156, 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 DEVELOP14ENT 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- P. 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 H13 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 .P' r 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. A public hearing was held on conveyance of a four easement along the easterly border of Plaza Mini -park abutting the Paul - foot wide sewer 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 14ESTERLY WALL OF THAT BUILDING FOR PLANTER BORES FOR THE PLAZA MINI -PARK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council discussed the recommendations of the Citizens' Committee on City Revenues. The following people appeared: Mace Braverman, represent- ing the majority recommendation of the Committee; Jesse Singerman, repre- senting the majority recommendation of the Committee; Peter Fisher, representing the majority recommendation of the Committee; Craig Willis, 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 to Council on recent Commission activities and upcoming events. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, Darrel Courtney to the Iowa City and Coralvto re -appoint Councilmember Ile Convention and Visitors Bureau for a two-year term ending 6/30/89. Th carried, 6/0, Zuber absent, e Mayor declared the motion 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. The Mayor stated the money was not available at this time. Baker questioned how the new State law re smoking would be implemented. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views. Moved by Baker, seconded by Courtney, that the City Council adopt a policy that smoking e permitted to the right-hand the following divisb side of Mayor only. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/1/1, with ion of vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Courtney, Baker, Strait. Nays: Dickson. Abstaining: McDonald. After further discussion it was moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, that smoking be banned entirely in the Council Chambers. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/1/1, with .P' r 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 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 investi- gate the weed situation at the corner of Washington and First Avenue. The recommendation of the Design Review Committee noted as follows: The Design Review Committee recommends that the City Council approve the conveyance of Urban Renewal Parcel 93-3 from the Breese Company, Inc., to the University of Iowa Facilities Corporation with the understanding that 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 by Courtney, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 87-161, Bk. 96, p. 161, EXECUTING A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BLACK & VEATCH 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 by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-163, Bk. 96, p. 163, RESOLUTION OF 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, 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. �� LIAM J. MBRI CO, MAYOR 'A. i d MARrAN K. KARR, C TY CLERK 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 LUU57, Ba er. Staffinembers Present: Eisenhofer, Donner, Beagle, Franklin, Cain, UrMa ey, c ma a e, itosh, Karr, Timmins, Atkins. Ta e-reco2-205 rded: Reel 87-C28, Side 2, 184 -End; Reel 87-C29, Side 1, 1 -End, , Si a . 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: Reel 87-C28, Side 2 A. PURLTC HPLOTmn nu A Orem r..... _.._ _. 1"M n -1y. neagie stated the reso u ion wou c ange -e an use area esigna ion from Central Business Service to the University land use area. B. RESOLUTIOomnen .N MODIFY ounce cING THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR PROJECT IOWA R-14. No C. D. E. F. NG prupercy is proposed o -fie p�r- chased by UAY which necessitates the rezoning from P to CB -2; both sion of the staffand and the Planning use andZoning be conssistent with rthehmixed muse 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 to facilitate4theireplansnfor buildingUnewai . Beagle said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial and City staff has recommended in favor of the vacation and disposition of the parcel. Beagle stated Tom Scott will attend Council's formal meeting to address questions regarding this P&Z recommendation. TE nu wuncii 015CU5- --" 1111 l.niut WALL NUNRESI Beag a saT a or finance wou on approved prior to May 6, 1986. PAGE 2 G. H. RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 1983 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE TO CHANGE THE 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. I. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PRAIRIE rnni c, n iu ... Juou"13 1" 1n lilt 6UUwIT. ueagle stated City staff an inning an Zoning omnission 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. J. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS OF BOYRUM SUBDI- VISION. PART 3. Franklin stated this resolution was recommendedor denial by tne Planning and Zoning Commission in May 1986. Franklin presented overhead projector transparency maps of the area. Franklin explained the purpose of the subdivisiul 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 a, I /6 PAGE 3 functioning of Highway 6. Franklin said adding another traffic at Boyrum Street would diminish the function of Highway 6 as a street. In response to light thru was proposed b AmbrisCO, Franklin said a deceleration lane Franklin said he the developer and IDOT. In response to ize Diana Street anrathec Engineer did not sayCourtney, Keokuk Street/Diana the Traffic Engineer did suggest traffic would util- land/Gilbert Street intersectioranklin said solutons afor op sign at High - turn, traffic signal changes and weremeddiscussed including no the High- Ambrisco, Franklin said the developer can accesspthe loin frp�ponseleto and there are restrictions on access from Highway City staff has indicated Highland favorably to the developer g y 6. Franklin said asked ifyitnwouldcbeaconsidered Highway P that staff would not look dents if the resolution were Y 6 to that one parcel. Strait a taking of property from area resi- dents not think it would be considered and adopted. P Timmins stated he Franklin said there will be a taking of property. regarding this issue at their rma would like to address gested deferring action on this atter Council meeting. Council cussing this item with the Plannin July 14, 1987, and diald s - Wednesday, July 1, 1987. Franklin emphasized and Zoning the technical requirementsFranklin phasized staff iconcernedoabout '! approves the resolution. being met by the developer before Council discussion with the planning Council agreed to defer action and schedule 1, 1987. g Commission on Wednesday, .,.�,•.. __ Y, July BREESE COMP NY,' - CONVEYANCE OF URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 93-3 FROM TNI N TO UNIVERS Y 0 IO F ILI IES, N ,; Council received June Z6, 1987, correspondence from the Breese itsnannnualifinancialnstatement, itof ohasFbeen FacilitiesCorporationhas submitted Company. deetord; and thand e BreesepCamlen the required language is now included in the y the Finance in the property, P Y correspondence details the actual cost of the John Higgins, ..« °/-c18� 1 e Gwinnu gg , General Manager of the New Pioneer Food Co -0 p, General Construction Contractor, requested Council and Roger Placement of a soffit on public right and Van Buren Street, Higgins andght-of-way at the corner of authorize graphs and three-dimensional design of�thepfacadenofdthefbuilding shington .oic Works pirec for Schmadeke said , Photo - over public rightPubl City staff is concerned about encroachment sidewalk and was not necessary said the soffit ing and raised concerns about forthestructural would over -hang the accident because CitY,s liability integrity ti the build accident of the overhang, Higgins stated Y resulting from an said the has agreed rt to the City against suchthliabNew Pioneer Co-op and hold harmless the cityhas provided for in the agreement to indemnnify Gwinnup noted a gutter sysemra around damages. In response to Timmins, the entire roof area would prevent - - /G 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 & 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 Councilmeobers 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 that purchase. 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 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. .01 PAGE 5 In response to Courtney, Vitosh said there will not be any tax abatements in the next couple of years. Vitosh reviewed how the 6% policy is com- puted. In response to Courtney, Vitosh said each one percent increases in property tax generates an estimated $100,000. Ambrisco noted Council will discuss local tax options at the June 30 formal Council meeting. COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA: Reel 87-C29, Side 2 i b 1. (Agenda Item No. 3.c.7 - Outdoor service area for Sports Column Corpo- ration) In response to McDonald, Timmins said there have been several objections to the outdoor service area. Timmins said staff is recom- mending Council defer action on this item to allow Atty. Fowler, rep- resenting the Sports Column, time to work with adjacent property owners. In response to Strait, Timmins stated notices have been sent out to adjacent property owners within 100 feet of the proposed area. 2. Councilmembers agreed to reappoint Darrel Courtney as Council repre- sentative to the Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitors' Bu- reau. t1' 3. Timmins stated Council received his memos regarding the new gift law and the new smoking law that into go effect July 1. Timmins stated those matters should be scheduled for discussion with City Council and t, staff will be developing recommendations. 4. Timmins stated Council received First Asst. City Atty. Boyle's memo regarding Newsracks and requested that discussion r.. be scheduled. r 5. Timmins stated he will retain someone to prosecute City ordinance violations on a contract basis. 6. Courtney requested a swimming pool update. Kevin Monson, Neumann Monson Architects, the said deep foundation work has been completed, work is being done on the grade beams and work is on schedule on the Mercer Park project. Regarding the City Park Pool, Monson said Coun- cil will set public hearing and bid date, and plans and specifications have been printed. City Park Pool construction schedule is based on a completion date of May 16, 1988. i. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Reel 87-C29, Side 2 Moved by Strait, seconded by McDonald, to adjourn to executive session under Section 21.5C to discuss strategy with Council in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclo- sure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker, Zuber absent. Mayor declared the motion carried. Council adjourned to executive session at 9:15 p.m.