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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-08-25 Council minutesInformal Council Discussion August 10, 1987 Informal Council Discussion: August lo, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council am ers to he tvtc en er. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding. Council Present: Ambrisco, Strait, Courtney, McDonald, Baker Tuber, . . Absent: Dickson Staff Present: HelIing, Timmins, Moen, Penney, Boothroy, O'Malley, rue oo , Karr, Smith. Tape-recorded: Reel 87-C35, Side 2, 1 -End; Reel 87-C37, Side 1, 1-342. CONSENT CALENDAR ADDITIONS: Reel 87-C35, Side 2 The City Council agreed to add a Class C Liquor License for Mama's and a special Class C Beer/Wine Permit for Superspud Food Shoppe to the Consent Calendar. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS: Reel 87-C35, Side 2 A. Resolution rescindin Resolution No. 84-213 a rovin the final lat for BDI Fifth Addition. Moen stated that the subdivider now wishes to rebuuU1V1Oe the land in a different fashion and a rescission of the resolution approving the original design will avoid confusion as to which subdivision design prevails. B. Addition. oen s a e s a an �e anni,L��BDI Fifth ngn an ning omm sston recommended the sidewalk requirements be waived for this subdivision. Moen noted the Planning Department and Public Works Department recom- mended that access to Lots 11 and 12 of the subdivision be limited to a single access drive from Scott Boulevard to facilitate movement of traffic. The Planning and Zoning Commission did not support this recommendation because of the limited size of the access point. Moen drive lained hPublic nWorkshasindthe vecouldbe w dedto alDlowai industrial type rvehicleshto accesscess the Point. Moen encouraged Council to adopt a resolution with a restric- tion to restrict access to Lots it and 12 to one access drive. In response to McDonald, Moen stated the access drives' width at the curb opening would be 70' and the opening at the side would be 241. McDonald raised concerns that the access drive would not be wide enough to handle semi truck traffic. Moen said staff addressed the need to restrict access on to Scott Boulevard to facilitate movement of large volume traffic along Scott Boulevard. LEGALIZATION OF ACCESSORY APARTMENTS: Reel 87-C35, Side 2 .o• Boothroy reviewed information included in his August 5, 1987, memo to City Council regarding legalization of accessory apartments and asked Council to give serious consideration to the concept. Boothroy noted the Housing Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission are supportive of the con- cept. Boothroy stated that accessory apartments would not create a duplex r MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION AUGUST 10, 1987 PAGE 2 situation, a home with an accessory apartment would be an owner -occupied hone and the image of a single-family neighborhood would not change. Boothroy said a need exists within Iowa City for accessory apartments. In response to Strait, Boothroy noted the City Manager has reviewed infor- mation about accessory apartments and is supportive of the concept. Courtney stated apartment house owners may object to legalizing accessory apartments. Boothroy stated that there has not been a decline of property values in neighborhoods where the program has been implemented. Courtney suggested limiting the accessory apartments to the Shared Housing Program. Strait inquired about enforcement problems related to legalizing accessory apartments. Boothroy said an accessory apartment ordinance would assist the Housing Inspection Division in alerting property owners and additional inspection staff would not be needed to enforce the program. Boothroy stated the accessory apartment inspection program would be integrated with the City's regular inspection program. The majority of Council directed Boothroy to further develop the accessory apartment concept. TRANSIT FARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Reel 87-C35, Side 2 Marge Penney stated that Council received her August 3, 1987, memo regard- ing the free bus ticket program. Penney noted that the Crisis Center has requested that Council increase its maximum allotment of bus tickets from 75 to 100 tickets each month. Council agreed to continue the transit fare assistance program and to increase the Crisis Center's bus ticket allot- ment as recommended. HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES FUNDING PROGRAM - FY89: Reel 87-C35, Side 2 Penney stated that the Human Service Agency funding request packets for FY89 are being prepared. Penney reported that the Johnson County Board of Supervisors has changed their position from the previous year and now want the human service agencies to prepare only one budget request. Penney stated use of a budget addendum sheet last year was confusing. Council discussed last year's Human Service Agency budget packet. In response to Baker, Penney said that last year the City and County required a $0 in- crease. Baker stated that it seems that every year City department budg- ets are increased and budgets for human service agencies do not increase correspondingly. Strait inquired about staff salary increases. Penney stated that there are agencies that have not had staff salary increases in the past couple of years, agencies are losing staff, and salary recommen- dations have not been revised since 1984. o. Council agreed to ask human service agencies to prepare one budget. CITY PARK POOL: Reel 87-C37, Side 1 Parks and Rec Director Trueblood recommended Council acceptance of the low bid, $770,300, from Larson Construction Company for the renovation of the City Park pool. Trueblood said minor change orders have already been determined to reduce the cost of renovation to $750,000. Trueblood stated .o• Y MINUTES INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION AUGUST 10, 1987 PAGE 3 a roof will be installed on the bathhouse, the pool will not have a pool heater, the substitute pool equipment bid will be accepted, a smaller variety of lockers will be used and a battery-operated emergency lighting back-up will be installed. COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME: Reel 87-C37, Side 1 1. Courtney noted that Council received a August 10, 1987, correspondence from Edwin K. Barker, owner of Emerald Court Apartments, requesting Council not increase inspection fees. Edwin Barker reviewed inspec- tion feespaid in previous years and asked Council to not increase fees. Council requested additional information from the Housing Inspection Services Department prior to considering Agenda Item No. 16d - Resolution establishing fees for certain services and activities in the Iowa City Housing and Inspection Services Department. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. .a• OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/11/87 The cost of publishing the following proceedings & claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year IF said publication is $ Ias City Council, reg. mtg., 8/I1/ -8T, -7--.3o P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Anbrisco presiding. Councilnenbers present: Arbrisco, Baker, McDonald, Strait. Absent: Courtney, Dickson, Zuber. llae Mayor proclaimed August 11, 1987, as Al Grady Day in Ione City. M•. Grady accepted the proclamation. Moved and seconded that the following items and recomierdations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 7/28/87, as published, sub- ject to correction, as recamiennded by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Carmissions: Sr. Center Cann. - 6/15/87; Historic Preservation Caron. - 6/10/87; Airport Conn. - 7/9/87; Hunan Rights Cann. - 6/22/87. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Doc's Standard Inc., 801 S. Riverside Drive. Approving a 14- Day Class C Beer Permit for Iova City Fall Fin Festival Inc., 2150 Rochester Ave. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for LFM Mighty Shop Inc., 504 E. Burlington. Approving a Class B Liquor License for The Highlander Inn & Supper Club, 2525 N. Dodge Street. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Fries BBQ & Grill, 5 South Dubuque Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Plamr Dowling Lanes, 15% 1st Ave. RES. 87-200, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT, RES. 87-201, ISSUING A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Approving a Class A Liquor License for Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #10%, 2910 Muscatine Ave. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Misque, 211 Ioa Ave. Approving A Class E Beer Permit for Nav Pioneer Cooperative, 22 S. Van ELrei Street. Approving a Class B Permit for Duds 'n Suds, 5 Sturgis Comer Drive #1000. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Mickey's of Iowa City, 11 S. Dubuque. RES. 87-202, ffJ:U A CIGARETTE FER41T. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Man's, 5 S. Dubuque Street. Approving a Special Class C Beer/Wine Permit for Super Spud Food Shoppe, Old Capitol Center. Resolutions: RES. 87-203, ACCEPTING ITE WORK FOR H BRIDGE DECK REPAIR PROJECT (RASE I), AES. 87-204, ACCEPTING llE STOR4 M4ER FOR HMFERS RUN SUBDIVISION, PARTS 2 & 3, ROSE II. Official Actions August 11, 1987 Page 2 Correspondence: Marro from the Traffic Engr. regarding parking prohibition on south side of Kimball Avenue near its intersection with Prai- rie du Chien Road. Grounds: DavidsDunlapNfora alk from d Bof Streets arid rlic ick to the Iom River and placing lanterns in the river to camierorate the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on 8/9/87, approved. Brad Addink for a run to benefit Project GREEN on 8/29/87, approved. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the resolution rescinding Resolution No. 84-213 approving the final plat for BBI Fifth Addition be deferred to the 8/25/87 Council neeting. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the resolution to ap- prove the preliminary and final plat of BBI Fifth Addition be deferred to the 8/25/87 Council meeting. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing ves held on applications not to exceed sixtY-tw (62) units of Section 8 Existing Housing Vouchers. public fearing eloteahtions,fenoftact andesimtfcosforte Heinz Road Inpovenents Project. ed ethat retnndcstplansspciif specifications form of contract a estimate for the Heinz Road Improvements Project and authorizing bids to be received 9/1/87, be deferred to the 8/25/87 Council meeting. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mike Gatens and Bill Grell, appeared re the use of a lift station on a proposal subdivision within the city limits, Wendy @•on, 3Z8 Brown Street, appeared and requested informatdan re the decision to lathe roof aver the dressing mons on the City Par Park Pool Renovation Project, Rob Wrisberg, 1715 Wilson, appeared re proposed transit route charges and thanked Council for keeping the transit system in tact. Moved and seconded to approve the recormedation of the Bd. of Supervisors and appoint Barry A. rucera to the Mayor's Youth Employment Ed., term ending 6/30/89 as representative of Johnson County. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 87-205, APPROV- ING AN AGWENr WM THE IOWA STATE CERI7RTMENf CF ECOMMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR IOWA EMERGEN;Y SHELTER "M PROGRAM FINDING, W .V' COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES August 11, 1987 Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 8/11/87, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, McDonald, Strait. Absent: Courtney, Dickson, Zuber. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, O'Malley, Moen, Trueblood, Penney, Farmer. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 87-C38, Side 1, 1 -End and Side 2, 1-522. The Mayor proclaimed August 11, 1987, as Al Grady Day in Iowa City. Mr. Grady accepted the proclamation. Moved by Strait, seconded by McDonald, 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 7/28/87, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Sr. Center Comm. - 6/15/87; Historic Preservation Conn. - 6/10/87; Airport Conn. - 7/9/87; Human Rights Comm. - 6/22/87. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Doc's Standard Inc. dba Doc's Standard Inc., 801 S. Riverside Drive. Approving a 14- Day Class C Beer Permit for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival Inc. dba Iowa City Fall Fun Festival Inc., 2150 Rochester Ave. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for L&M Mighty Shop Inc. dba L&M Mighty Shop Inc., 504 E. Burlington. Approving a Class B Liquor License for Highlander, Inc. dba The Highlander Inn & Supper Club, 2525 N. Dodge Street. Approv- ing a Class B Beer Permit for Dubuque Street Deli Corp. dba Fries BBQ & Grill, 5 South Dubuque Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Robert H. Jeter dba Plamor Bowling Lanes, 1555 1st Ave. RES. 87-200, Bk. 96, p. 200, ISSUING A DANCING PERMIT. RES. 87-201, Bk. 96, p. 201, ISSUING A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Approving a Class A Liquor License for Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 11096, dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 81096, 2910 Muscatine Ave. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Cheers, Inc. dba Misque, 211 Iowa Ave. Approving A Class E Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society dba New Pioneer Cooperative, 22 S. Van Buren Street. Approving a Class B Permit for B,S,B Enterprise dba Duds 'n Suds, 5 Sturgis Corner Drive 11000. Approving a Class C Liquor License for James Mondanaro dba Mickey's of Iowa City, 11 S. Dubuque. RES. 87-202, Bk. 96, p. 202, REFUND A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Baja Inc. dba Mama's, 5 S. Dubuque Street. Approving a Special Class C Beer/Wine Permit for Tracy P. Davis dba Super Spud Food Shoppe, Old Capitol Center. Resolutions: RES. 87-203, Bk. 96, P. 203, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE BRIDGE DECK REPAIR PROJECT (PHASE I). RES. 87-204, Bk. 96, p. 204, ACCEPTING THE STORM SEWER FOR HUNTERS RUN SUBDIVISION, PARTS 2 & 3, PHASE 11. Council Activities August 11, 1987 Page 2 Correspondence: Memo from the Traffic Engr, regarding parking prohi- bition on south side of Kimball Avenue near its intersection with Prairie du Chien Road. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: David Dunlap for a walk from Old Brick to the Iowa River and placing lanterns in the river to commemorate the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on 8/9/87, approved. Brad Addink for a run to benefit Project GREEN on 8/29/87, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Courtney, Dickson, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, that the resolution rescinding Resolution No. 84-213 approving the final plat for BDI Fifth Addition be deferred to the 8/25/87 Council meeting. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Courtney, Dickson, Zuber absent. preliminary oved y minaryand final seconded Strait, plat ofBDI FifthAdditionhberdeferred to the esolution to r8/25/87 Council meeting. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Courtney, Dickson, Zuber absent. A public hearing was held on applications not to exceed sixty-two (62) units of Section 8 Existing Housing Vouchers. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the Heinz Road Improvements Project. No one appeared. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, that the resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the Heinz Road Improvements Project and authorizing bids to be received 9/1/87, be deferred to the 8/25/87 Council meeting. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 3/1, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, McDonald, Strait. Nays: Baker. Absent: Courtney, Dickson, Zuber. Mike Gatens and Bill Grell, appeared re the use of a lift station on a proposed subdivision within the city limits. Staff will investigate and report back to Council. Wendy Brown, 328 Brown Street, appeared and requested information re the decision to leave the roof over the dressing rooms on the City Park Pool Renovation Project. The City Mgr. noted a de- tailed memo from the Parks & Rec. Director and furnished a copy to Ms. Brown review.for ute changes and thanked iCouncillfor keeping theeattransit ared re system dinrtact. osed tansitroThe Mayor requested Mr. Wrisberg discuss his proposed changes with the Transit Mgr. o• Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to approve the recommendation of the Bd. f uth EmploymentBd up term endingd6/30/89 as8representative of Johnson arrA. Kuceto the County.or'sYoThe Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Courtney, Dickson, Zuber absent. Council Activities August 11, 1987 Page 3 Councilmember Baker requested an update on the status Preservation district for the north side. The Cit was scheduled for discussion b of the historic discussions would then be heldwithHistoric Preservat9o^ stated the matter to Council. The Cit 9 and Zoning Comm, in September, immediate future. y Mgr• noted it would not be discussed by brought back operator relative Baker questioned airport negotiations y Council in the stated the lease iso sube'ectase that is in effect to with the fixed changes and is cur. IS su 3 to negotiation ever 2001. The Cit base requested y being discussed b y five Years re rates Mand q Council Prepare a Y the Airport Commission. Baker Service Agencies' a P ns v rison history of the increases of ments over the appor ropriations versus increases in budgets a Cit Human and noted a surplus.4 The City Baker noted the memo re been received $140,trans00 aid revenues and total parking hreve revenues had also u increased ed 3%40'000 aid had to Baker, the City Mgr, answered several questions concerning Mayor noted informal discussion the previous evenin In response that has been available with several agencies g sales tax. The Crisis Center, has received t g and noted one agebus ncy, increased allotment for the upcoming year. Out ofecomnission aninformed Council that the City aerial ladder fire truck was City Mgr, thanked the City would not be available for a ladder truck during y of Cedar Rapids for agreeing week a so. The chosen to g this time, He also noted that thegCit loan their reserve us to utilizeeachothers ]add* rer truck at the same time and of Coralville has and 1971 models. The Mayor thanked both aCedark up and sell both at lour enable their cooperation. Rapids P and Coralville for Moved by McDonald, seconded b Strait 205, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OEVEL- OPMENT FOR IOWA y to adopt RES, 87-205, Bk. 96 Ices at EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS P P' Affirmative rollcall Violence PROGRAM FUNDING, for shelter call vote unanimous, Housing, and Youth serv- The Mayor declared the resolution adopted' Courtney, Emergency. Y, Dickson, Zuber absent. Moved by Strait, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 87-206 PARTo K, I LEASE BUSINESS PROPERi Y BETWEEN THE CITY SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK I7YSgNDMWAMENDMENT gSHING Bk. 96, P. PARK, INC. FOR THE SUITE, FIRST FLOOR CENTER, DAVIS BUILDING, 322 E. WASHINGTON 70N STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO PROVIDE FOR THE LEASING OF ADDITIONAL SPACE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Courtney, The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Dickson, Zuber absent. 207 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 81- AffirmMatiDeNrollEcallCmE votePAY PLAN o(Water Division/Sr. Bk ° The Mayor Treatmen07plant O6' P. Y declared the resolution adopted' Courtney, Dickson Per,) Zuber absent, 208 Moved by McDonald, seconded b AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZINGait, to MAYOR TOado t RES, CONTRACT FOR THE RENOVATION OF P 87-208, Bk, g6, P. tion Co., R SIGN ANO CITY CLERK TO ATTEST for $770,300. .CITY PARK SWIroll POOL, to Larsen Construc- Courtney, Dickson, Zuber absent, Affirmative roll call The Mayor declared the 'Vote oesolution ado ,4/0' Council Activities August 11, 1987 Page 4 The Asst. City Mgr. requested that item 16d, a resolution establishing fees for the Housing and Inspection Services Dept., be amended by deleting subsection 1, dealing with certificates of structure compliance and rental permits. This amendment would allow the remaining items included on the resolution to be acted upon and allow staff time to prepare a response to questions that arose at the informal session the previous evening. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to amend the resolution establishing fees for the Housing and Inspection Service Dept. by deleting subsection 1. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Courtney, Dickson, Zuber ab- sent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt the following resolu- tions which establish fees and increase fees as recommended in the 1987 Fee Study: RES. 87-209, Bk. 96, p. 209, ESTABLISHING REVISED FEES FOR CERTAIN SERVICES PERFORMED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT; RES. 87-210, Bk. 96, p. 210, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR CERTAIN SERVICES PERFORMED BY THE IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT; RES. 87-211, Bk. 96, p. 211, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 86-24 AND ADOPTING A NEW RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SERVICES PERFORMED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK; RES. 87-212, Bk. 96, p, 212, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR CERTAIN SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT, as amended; RES. 87-213, Bk. 96, p. 213, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR INTERMENT AND OTHER SERVICES IN OAKLAND 4/0, Courtney, Dickson, Zuber Affirmative absent.Ta r The Mayor declared the oll call eresolutions adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adjourn 8:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Courtney, Dickson, Zuber ab- sent. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK .a. WILLIAM J. AMBRISCO, MAYOR .1. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES August 25, 1987 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 8/25/87, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: none. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Malone, Beagle, Eisenhofer, Davidson, Farmer, Schmadeke. Council minutes taped recorded on Tape 87-C38, Side 2, 522 -End; 87-C40, Side 1, 1 -End and Side 2, 1-530. The Mayor accepted a special presentation from David Payer on behalf of the U.S. Constitution Committee. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-214, Bk. 96, p. 214, RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR DAVID L. MALONE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. / �) T 04arna� M- lln;W wal l.'eeK, Se�. y -ll, 1987 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 8/11/87, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Resources Conservation Comm. -7/14/87; Housing Comm. -7/14/87; Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -7/21/87; Civil Service Comm. -7/31/87. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class E Beer Permit for Nash -Finch Company dba Econofoods #473, 1987 Broadway. Approving Special Class C Beer/Wine Permit for Edwin Zastrow Jr, dba Bushnell's Turtle, Inc., 127 E. College St. Approving Outdoor Service Area for Edwin Zastrow Jr. dba Bushnell's Turtle, 127 E. College St. Approving Class C Liquor License for EAL Ltd, dba Tic Toc, 233 E. Washington St. RES. 87-215, Bk. 96, p. 215, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMITS. Approving Class C Beer Permit for RSNV, Inc. dba Russ' Amoco Service, 305 N. Gilbert St. Ap- proving Class C Liquor License for Deadwood, Inc. dba Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St. Approving Class B Wine Permit for John Lorenz dba Lorenz Cheese House, Inc. 1616 Sycamore Mall. Approving Class C Liquor License for Cardan, INC, dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Avenue. Approving Class C Liquor License for Linda Rae Fellers dba My Sister's Place, 928 Maiden Lane. Approving Class B Liquor License for Pineapple Management Company, Inc. dba Holiday Inn -Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. Approving Outdoor Service Area for Pineapple Management Company, Inc. dba Holiday Inn -Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. Resolutions, Bk, 96: RES. 87-216, p. 216, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE DUBUQUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - IOWA AVENUE TO PARK ROAD. RES. 87-217, p. 217, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FY88 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT. RES. 87-218, p. 218, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE NORTH DUBUQUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Council Activities August 25, 1987 Page 2 Correspondence: District -wide Parents' Organization re "Meetof Candidates Night" and pedestrian traffic control at the intersection the he Court Street and Muscatine Avenue. Memo from the Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Maintenance Worker I -Parks & Rec./CBD; Maintenance Worker II -Parks & Rec./Forestry; Maintenance Worker II-Towing/Parking Systems; Mass Transit Operator -Transit; Parking Cashier-Finance/Parking Systems. Applicat ons for City Organization�to et pSeanfinformation a tablewonl9/5,napproved.nal Karen Kubby for an occasional vendor's permit to sell pottery and beadwork, approved. Application for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: tion Center to distribute flCrisis Interven- yers in the downtown area 8/26 and 28, ap- proved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 9/8/87 on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement between Coralville and Iowa City regarding annexation and subdivision review. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-219, Bk. 96, p. 219, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 84-213 APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR BDI FIFTH ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 87-220, Bk. 96, p. 220, TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF 801 FIFTH ADDITION. Af- firmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 87-221 Bk. SG p. OF C TIAL SUBDIIVISIONAPPROVING THLOCATED INFINALAJOHNSON RED BEL ,SAPpROXIMATEL, 1.8 MILES EASTA 12 -LOT OFSCOTT BOULEVARD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. d by 222,MTOeAPPROVINGMcDonald, AMENDEDseconded PRELIMINARYeANDto adot RES. FINALp LARGE SCA E22NOB. NkRESIOEN- TIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE IOWA CITY TENNIS AND FITNESS CENTER. Staff - member Beagle present for discussion. Council directed the City Clerk to hold the resolution until such a time that the plans for the storm water detention have been finalized. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities August 25, 1987 Page 3 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to set a public hearing for 9/8/87 on an ordinance to amend Section 36-23(c) of the Zoning Ordinance to permit light manufacturing, compounding, assembly or treatment of articles as a provisional use in the CI -1 zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Bd. of Appeals -one vacancy for a five-year term ending 12/31/92; Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers -one va- cancy for a journeyman plumber for a two-year term ending 12/21/89; River - front Comm. -one vacancy for a representative of the University of Iowa for a three-year term ending 12/1/90; Senior Center Comm. -two vacancies for three- year terms ending 12/21/90. These appointments will be made at the 10/6/87 Council meeting. c Baer visul examples of the rpossibleseffectsdofwhi for csspreservation. Bakerrnoted as City ordinance re smoking in restaurants and requested Council consider establishing a penalty or removing the ordinance from the Code. Baker asked the status of the newspaper vending machine ordinance. The City Atty, re- ported a draft had been prepared. Council directed staff to schedule the matter for discussion at an informal meeting. Ambrisco reminded citizens of the School Bd. election on 9/8 and noted the "Meet the Candidates Night" schedules for 9/2. Ambrisco summarized informal discussion the previous evening and informed neighbors in the Wilson/Morningside/Lowell area that the area will not be included in the sidewalk assessment program this year. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 87-223, Bk. 96, p. 223, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FOR14 OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EXCESS FLOW TREATMENT SYSTEM AT THE EXISTING 14ASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, for 9/8/87. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt. RES. 87-224, Bk. 96, p. 224, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR THE HEINZ ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 9/15/87. Baker noted his opposition to the project. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson. Nays: Baker. Moved seconded 225,AUTHORIZ NG AND dDIRECTING THEyFILINGtOFtANaAPPLI ATIONt RES. 70NZBEHALF OF,THE CITY OF IOWA CITY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF P AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER SECTION 9 OF THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED, FOR TRANSIT CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AND PROCESS SAID APPLICATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities August 25, 1987 Page 4 Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-226, Bk. 96, p. 226, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS ANO PARKING AND THE OFFICIAL STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM PROJECT STATUS REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/87. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt. RES. 87-227, Bk. 96, p. 227, AWARDING THE VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES CONTRACT TO HOLIDAY WRECKER SERVICES, INC. The Mayor noted the City Atty, had ruled no conflict of interest existed but that he would abstain from voting and further discus- sion on this matter to avoid the appearance of conflict of interest. He stated Mayor Pro tem Dickson would conduct Council discussion of this matter. The following people appeared for discussion: Dale Gerot, Iowa City Wrecker; Max Yocum; and staffinember Cathy Eisenhofer. After discussion the Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted, 4/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Zuber. Nays: Baker, Strait. Abstaining: Ambrisco. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt. RES. 87-228, Bk. 96, p. 228, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE REVISED PURCHASE OFFERS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PARCELS AND EASEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEST BENTON STREET BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. The City Atty, noted the inclusion of Parcel H, purchase price increase from $10,000 to $17,500, for the record. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 87-229, Bk. 96, p. 229, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK, RESPECTIVELY, TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CEDAR RAPIDS AND IOWA CITY RAILROAD (CRANDIC) FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE WEST BENTON STREET CROSSING JUST EAST OF THE IOWA RIVER BRIDGE, FOR THE REMOVAL OF CERTAIN STORAGE TRACKS LOCATED NORTH OF WEST BENTON STREET AND WEST OF CAPITOL STREET, AND FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION AND REALIGNMENT OF A SPUR TRACK IN AND ADJACENT TO THE RAILROAD CROSSING AT CLINTON STREET IN AND NEAR LAFAYETTE STREET IN IOWA CITY, ALL IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WEST BENTON STREET BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived and the second consideration be given at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," (1) by repealing subsection 5-6(d) and enacting in lieu thereof a new subsection to be codi- fied the same, providing an increase in the fee for a dancing permit in a licensed premises and (2) by repealing section 5-28 and enacting in lieu thereof a new section to be codified the same, providing authorization to charge fees for beer permits, wine permits, liquor licenses, and for Fire and Building Code inspections of licensed premises in amounts as set by the City Council Activities August 25, 1987 Page 5 Council by resolution, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to defer to 9/8 a resolution approving a Schedule of Fees setting the amounts of fees for beer permits, wine permits, and liquor licenses, and for dancing permits for licensed premises. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, 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, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, entitled Peddlers and Solicitors, (1) by repealing subsection 26-17(B) and section 26-24 thereof, and enacting in lieu thereof a new subsection and a new section to be codified the same, and (2) by repealing section 26-24 thereof, providing for a shorter term and an increased fee for peddlers' and solicitors' licenses, and eliminating the reduced fee for renewal of such licenses, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Baker, to defer to 9/8 a resolution set- ting the amount of the fee for issuance of a peddler's or solicitor's li- cense. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the rule requiring ordi- nances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived and the second consideration be given at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance amending Chapter 35 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by adding thereto a new section, to be codified the same as section 35-31.1, providing for the issuance of permits for taxi- cab stands upon payment of the fee as set by the City Council by resolution, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. o• Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to defer to 9/8 a resolution setting certain fees and charges with respect to the administration of regulations for taxicabs, taxicab drivers, and taxicab stands, and setting the minimum limits for liability insurance for taxicab operators, and rescinding prior resolutions nos. 83-164, 85-324, and 85-325. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Council Activities August 25, 1987 Page 6 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived and the second consideration be given at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, (1) by repealing sections 15-31 and 15-65 thereof, and enacting in lieu thereof new sections to be codified the same, providing that the fee for a permit to engage in solid waste collection business, the fee for City collection of solid waste from residential prem- ises, and the fee for landfill use shall be set in the amounts as provided in the Schedule of Fees, Chapter 32.1, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances, and (2) by enacting a new section to be codified as section 15-66 for establish- ing a residential solid waste collection account shall be set in the amount as provided in the said Schedule of Fees, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the rule requiring ordi- nances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived and the second consideration be given at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance amending Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, (1) by repealing sections 23-249, 23,274, 23-276, 23-277 and 23-278, and enacting in lieu thereof new sections to be codified the same, providing for a change in the procedure for contractor reservation of metered parking spaces, and providing that the fee for con- tractor reservation of metered parking spaces, the fees for parking in me- tered parking spaces, and the fees for parking in City parking lots and ramps, shall be set in the amounts as provided in the Schedule of Fees, Chapter 32.1, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances, and (2) by repealing section 23-255 and enacting in lieu thereof a new section 23-279 providing that the penalties for violations of parking regulations shall be set in the amounts as provided in the said Schedule of Fees, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the rule requiring ordi- nances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived and the second consideration be given at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance amending Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by enacting a new section, section 25-37, (1) by establishing fees for the use of City park shelters, recreation facili- ties, and equipment, and providing that the amount of such fees shall be set in the amount as provided in the Schedule of Fees, Chapter 32.1, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances, and (2) establishing fees for participation in City -sponsored recreational activities and providing that the amount of such Council Activities August 25, 1987 Page 7 fees shall be set by the Director of Parks and Recreation, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, 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, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, entitled "Administration," by repealing Article XI thereof, entitled Department of Public Transportation," sections 2-221 through 2-224, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the rule requiring ordi- nances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived and the second consideration be given at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by adding thereto a new Chapter, Chapter 30, to be entitled "Public Transportation," relating to the establishment of the Department of Public Transportation, providing for the administration thereof, defining terms, establishing certain regulations and prohibitions for the provision of public transportation services, and establishing and providing for the col- lection of certain fares and fees for the provision of public transportation services and for use of public transportation department facilities, equip- ment and operators, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, 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, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance amending Chapter 33 of the Cade of Ordinances o. of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, (1) by repealing sections 33-45, 33-163, 33-164, 33-165, and 33-167 thereof, and enacting in lieu thereof new sections to be codified the same, providing that sewer user service charges and surcharges, water use rates, the fee for temporary water use during construc- tion, the rate for direct water purchase and the fee for delinquent water service accounts shall be set in the amounts as provided in the Schedule of Fees, Chapter 32.1, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances, and (2) by enacting a new section to be codified as section 33-169, providing that the combined account deposit for establishing water and/or sewer accounts, and the fees and charges for various consumer services shall be set in the amounts as .V• s informal Council Discussion August 24, Informal Council Discussion: August 24, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council hambers in the Civic Center. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding. Dickson, Courtney, Council Present: Strait, Zuber, Baker, Ambrisco, c ono staff Present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Timmins, Moen, Miller, �c�meiser, eagle, Horton, Schmadeke, Brinton. Tape-recorded: Reel 87-C37, Side 2, 1 -End; Reel 87-C39, Side 1, 460. CONSENT CALENDAR ADDITIONS: Reel 87-037, Side 2 The City Council agreed to add a Class B Liquor License, outdoor service area permit, and dancing permit for Holiday Inn to the Consent Calendar. PLAN"" nun Ml Nr MATTERS: A. F1 C. E. Reel 87-C37, Si e ma or 1,o .. annexa ion an su iv�sion review. ea ex en a owa y y a oralville annexation agreement which expired in June, 1986; the proposed agreement will be extended until 1997; the City of concerning subdivisionreviewrev ew wred ithiindCoralville s two gs of the Iowa City concerning mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. _11} approving 1,1112 Ul .y ation of the lots anu- 1 design will assist in avoiding confusion. ana Lull lily tion. Moen statedrove Pofn the plat, including the recommendation 5anina recommended app that accessdtoaLotse11 a dn12 have d1aeshared 0eaccess drirecommends ve onto Scott Boulevard. �_,..._..,..-. _- mi es eas o co ou evar . sed in the conforms waccess drives directlyonto the County Road has been creduced numbe to four. con Resi ent a Develo ment ianennisi u,+an ness en er in ends to Pool, eag a sal a owa i y struct a 6,968 square foot building addition, including i lap P sauna, weight training center, deck and future construction of four outdoor tennis courts. Beagle said on August 20, 1987, the Planning _r- I/ Informal Council Discussion August 24, 1987 Page 2 F. and Zoning Commission recommended in favor of the plan subject to a determination by the IDOT concerning the use of Highway 1 right-of-way for storm water retention. Beagle said staff recommends approval of the plan subject to IDOT authorization or that the applicant abide by stormwater detention plans approved by the Public Works Department. In response to Strait, Beagle stated the proposed plan does not affect the Iowa City Airport. - scaring. Moen explained the ordinance would permit entrepreneurial or small scale industry in the CI -1 zone; restricts floor area for each occupant to 55,000 square feet; and requires each occupant, prior r receiving a building permit, demon- strate compliance with the performance requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Moen said the ordinance also lists a number of prohibitive uses within that zone. On August 20, 1987, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the ordinance by a 3-2 vote. Baker requested additional information regarding where current CI -1 zones are located. In response to Dickson, Moen explained two Planning 8 Zoning members voted in opposition of the ordinance because of concerns regarding the type of uses that may locate within some of the CI -1 zones, preference for a list of permitted uses, and concerns about permitting industrial use within commercial zones. In response to Baker, Moen said the ordinance was initiated because of interest by a small scale industry to locate within a CI -1 zone. JOINT ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY PROPOSAL Reel 87-C37, Side 2 Atkins stated Councilmembers received the "Proposal for a Joint Coralville and Iowa it Animal Control Facility" prepared by the City of Iowa City, City of Coralville and JCCOG staffs. Atkins explained the proposal would establish an Iowa City/Coralville le animal shelter, the new facility would be built on the site of the current animal shelter, and the project would be funded 86% from Iowa City and 14% by Coralville. Atkins explained the i City would use monies from existing landfill acounts to fund the project, repaying that account over a period of 8-10 years. In response to Ambrisco, Atkins stated an increase of property taxes would not occur to fund the project. In response to Strait, Atkins stated the project would not necessitate an increase in the number of animal shelter or accounting staff persons and that there are State regulations that govern the facii- itY. Councilmembers directed staff to proceed with the proposal. Atkins o stated arer$13OtOOOans and 28E agreement. Atkins COUNCIL TIME/AGENDA Reel 87-C37, Side 2 1. Ambrisco noted Council received the August 20 memo from City Manager regarding the Wilson/Morningside/Lowell Drive members expressed no interest sidewalks. Council - to proceed with the sidewalk special a r-�2 1 Informal Council Discussion August 24, 1987 Page 3 assessment program for the area. Atkins noted he will inform area neighbors that staff will not proceed with plans for a sidewalk in the neighborhood. 2. (Agenda Item #14 - Vehicle Towing and Storage Services Contract to Holiday Wrecker Service, Inc.) Ambrisco noted a City Atty. opinion stating he did not have a conflict of interest on this matter but announced he would not participate in discussions due to the appear- ance of a conflict of interest. Hanna Weston, attorney representing Dale Gerot and Iowa City Wrecker, asked City Council to award the Vehicle Towing and Storage Service Contract to Iowa City Wrecker. Weston stated Iowa City Wrecker can satisfactorily perform the serv- ices required and is the lowest responsible bidder. Weston reviewed the bid information and bid review procedure relating to Iowa City Wrecker. Gerot noted he has a lease agreement, contingent on receiv- ing the City's contract, with Zip Wrecker Equipment to lease four trucks. Councilmembers and the City Manager discussed the bid review procedure. Atkins stated the contract is a performance contract and the issue of public safety is critical to Iowa City. In response to Baker, Atkins said Iowa City Wrecker did meet the required minimum standards. Dale Gerot explained he does not have a large working capital but has improved the business. Courtney suggested the bid requirements be rewritten. Atkins stated Council could reject the current bid and direct staff to initiate another bid process. In response to contract withBa HoliAtkinskerstated C Holiday WreckerService. Courtney rtney inquired about the zoning requirements for the property (507 Highland Avenue) intended for s is roerl zoned for yCity vehicle towing and storage. ed Gerothe trnotedoertydamagedpcars are required to be stored inside a building. Baker suggested awarding a shorter term contract such as a two-year contract. Councilmembers Postponed their decision to award the Vehicle Towing Storage Service Contract until their formal Council meeting. 3. (Agenda Item B4.e(1)(b). - Pedestrian Traffic Control/Court Street and Muscatine Avenue.) Courtney noted correspondence was received from Deb Schuller regarding pedestrian problems at Muscatine Avenue and Court Street intersection and asked City Manager to respond to the concerns expressed by Ms. Schuller. ° 4. In response to Dickson, Atkins stated he received a memo from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking on Ashley Drive and he will request further study of the area. 5. (Agenda Item b28 - Chapter 33 Amendment/Water and Sewer Fee and Charges.) In response to Baker, Timmins stated Council will consider an ordinance to amend Chapter 32.1 which includes increased fees. Timmins said water and sewer rates are not effected by the change. 6. In response to Strait, City Manager Atkins stated he will follow-up on the junk car complaint. .V' Informal Council Discussion August 24, 1987 Page 4 7. (Agenda Item 07.c. - Riverfront Commission appointment.) Ambrisco noted Streb should be corrected to read Stroh. B. (Agenda Item B15 - West Benton Bridge Improvement Project.) Timmins reviewed the amended agreements and resolutions relating to the West Benton Street Bridge Improvement Project. 9. Timmins noted changes relating to fees, amending Chapter 32.1, beer/liquor/wine fees, and taxi -cab fees as distributed. 10. Ambrisco stated correspondence was received from Elaine Bezanson regarding the district wide parent organization's meet the candidates night for the School Board members. Ambrisco reported that Bezanson has requested City Council to submit one or two questions that would be answered by the School Board candidates. 11. In response to Baker, Atkins said staff has not received any rezoning requests from the Iowa City School Board regarding property located at Dodge and Kirkwood Avenue. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.