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Home My WebLink About1986-01-28 Minutes numberedVr��u..aa.aaa�aV..a�\.. vw.♦..0 .aa�w�ir.v..��.. ..a .a .a.a. ��J.-..��r. Complete Description of Council Activities January 28, 1986 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 1/28/86, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: None. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Beagle, Gannon. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 86-C4, Side 2, 396 -End; 86-C13, Side 1, 1 -End. The Mayor expressed heartfelt sympathy and deepest loss to the families and friends of the seven astronauts killed when the spaceship Challenger exploded. fid? Moved by Strait, seconded by Baker, to include the Mayor's comments as part of the public record. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor proclaimed February 1986 as BUST MS MONTH; February 9, 1986, as/_36 MARRIAGE DAY. /-3/ The Mayor noted the addition of a liquor license A dancing permit 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 1/14/86, i as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Conn. - 11/20/85 /3-;L 1/15/86; Airport Comm. - 12/12/85; PAZ Comm. - 12/19/85, 1/15/86; Bd. of / 3 Adjustment - 1/8/86. /3,f J3 s Permit Motions - Refund portion of Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales to Towncrest Inn Ltd. dba Towncrest Inn Restaraunt, 1011 Arthur /3 6 Street. Refund portion of Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for /3 Michelle, Ltd. dba R.T. Grunts, 826 S. Clinton. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Diamond Dave's Taco Co. Inc. dba Bo -James /39, Saloon, 118 E. Washington Street. Approving Sunday Sales permit for Gabe's /3 Inc. dba Gabe's Inc., 330 E. Washington. Approving Class E Beer Permit and 1440 Sunday Sales for Hy -Vee Food Stores, Inc. dba Hy -Vee !3 and Drugtown /2, 1201 N. Dodge Street. Approving Class C Liquor License for James A._/ / i Mondanaro dba Givanni's Italian Cafe, 109 E. College. Approving Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for QuikTrip &509, 323 W. Burlington. Approv- /`fZ ing Class C Liquor License for Crow's Nest Inc. dba Crow's Nest, 313 S. 111,3 Dubuque. RES. 86-27, Bk. 89, p. 77, ISSUING DANCING PERMIT. /*54 - Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,638,457.62 for —IV -5 - the period of 12/1 thru 12/31/85, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Approving recommendation of the Design Review Committee /11-6 for the following changes to the Holiday Inn Hotel exterior: (1) addition of a "Flour Pot Cookies" sign, with maximum dimensions of 8 feet by 14 inches and colors as presented to the Committee, centered within the 10 foot building panel on the hotel front adjacent to the concourse; and (2) insertion of a pass-through window from the cookie shop to the outside, with glass and anodized frame to match the existing windows. Minutes Council Activities January 28, 1986 Page 2 Ruth oBecker; Mre'andetters Mrs. Richard nBreazeaiethe ;�gstad Thomase. rainae Stonpr Grant Wood Area Education Agency expressing support of the Mayor's Youth Employment ZEE Program. Memo from the Civil Service Commission submitting certified list iso of applicants for the position of Senior Accountant /Accounting Division. is/ Memo from the Traffic Engr.: parking prohibition on Dolen Place. 1 -5".2 - Affirmative s zAffirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on 2/11/86, on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the locational require- ments of signs permitted in the triangular area at street intersections. The /S3 Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance concern- ing the grace period and non -conforming roomers in the RS -5, RS -8, RS -12 and /-S� RM -12 zones. No one appeared. ublic was ld on poratepthe City's incurrentesewage and amendment industrialthe wastencont controlOrdinance regulationsoby /5S reference. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone 2.10 acres located west of Old Highway 218 south of Eagle's parking lot and north of Ernest Street, X56 from CC -2 to P. No one appeared. Moved by Strait, 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 second considera- tion and vote be waived and that ORD. 86-3275, Bk. 27, pp. 3-5, REZONE FROM PORTION OF WILLOW CREEK DRIVE ANDCOUY CH TO P CERTAIN CITY -OWNS PORTIONSTOF FORMERING RIGHT-OF-WAYWILLOWREEK OF HIGHWACOURTY 1 1' % WEST, SOUTHWEST OF SUNSET STREET, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative esent. The Mayor declared lthe amotion ecarried. ousMoved �bylStraitr,cs seconded l Couilmembers byrZuber, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. by , that ordinance acres Moved st of Highway t1 West, from2County 1-5,eCH to CI -1 (land owned by Olin Lloyd, Richard & Carol Barker, and Lewis Negus), be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved eMa,seconded that hordinance vlopn2n acres locatd east ofMomonTekulevard,southof Ty'nCae Development /S9 west of Westside Park from County R1 -A to CO -1 (Johnson County Farm Bureau), be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Minutes Council Activities January 28, 1986 Page 3 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to revise the notice requirements for the Board of Adjustment/160 actions, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 1/6, with the following division of roll call votes: Ayes: Strait. Nays: Zuber, Ambrisco, Baker, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald. Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, that ORD. 86-3276, Bk. 27, pp. 6-8, REZONE 3.61 ACRES FROM COUNTY RI -A TO RS -5 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHEAST OF HIGHWAY 218 AND WEST OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD (Maranatha Christian Church), be/6/ / passed and adopted. Staffinember Beagle stated no other municipal services, other than those presently on the site would be extended. Therefore, no addi- tional cost would be incurred by the City. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved ANNEX3 61 byMcDonald, LOCATED NORTHEAST Strait, adopt R 18 AND WEST 86-16, Bk. MORMON TREU62 BOULEVARD (Marantha Christian Church). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to defer indefinitely the recommenda- tion of the P&Z Comm. regarding the development policy for southwest Iowa City./63 The Mayor stated the Council had discussed the matter at last night's informal session and has requested a consultation with the P&Z Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held regarding the intent to dispose of excess city property, to -wit, the first floor of the U -Smash -Em Building at 126 South//,,/ Street in Iowa City, Iowa, by leasing same to Southgate Development Company, Inc. for a term of ten years. No one appeared. City Atty. Timnins stated the monthly rental fee had been adjusted to $630 a month to reflect the recent increase in parking rates, and the possession date agreed upon is Janu- ary 30, 1986. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-17, Bk. 89, pp. 35-51, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT OF LEASE WITH SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. FOR LEASE OF THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE/4S U -SMASH -EM BUILDING AT 126 S. GILBERT STREET IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS, COMMENCING JANUARY 30, 1986. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Civil Service Comm. - one /G6 vacancy for a six-year term ending 4/1/92; Historic Preservation Comm. - twos vacancies for three-year terms ending 3/29/89; Housing Conn. - three vacancies for three-year terms ending 5/1/89;Bd. of Trustees for Fire and Police Retire -Jt, ment - two vacancies for four-year terms ending 4/1/90; P&Z Comm. - two vacan- 1749 cies for five-year terms ending 5/1/91; Resources Conservation Comm. - one /7/ vacancy for a three-year term ending 1/1/89 and two vacancies for unexpired terms ending 1/1/88. These appointments will be made at the 3/11/86 meeting of the City Council. The Mayor urged citizens to participate and become involved by applying for the various Board and Commission vacancies. Minutes Council Activities January 28, 1986 Page 4 Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to defer the appointment to the Broadband Telecommunications Commission and refer the question of having a/7- common member on both the City and County Telecommunications Commissions back to the Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to make the following City Council/1-3 appointments: David Leshtz, 1411 Sheridan Ave. and Roberta Patrick, 515= Oakland to the CCN Comm. for three-year terms ending 3/1/89 and to readvertise the one remaining vacancy; George Nagle, 3 Heather Court to the Design Review Comm, for an indefinite term; Dennis Knowling, 1615 Ridge Road to the Airport/ ?G Conm. for a six-year term ending 3/1/92; Marsha La Follette, 629 Oakland Ave. for an unexpired term plus a three-year term ending 4/15/89 and Jan Liggett, /7 3025 Friendship Street a three-year term ending 4/15/89 on the Mayor's Youth Employment Bd.; Dell Briggs, 2104 Palmer Circle, to the Human Rights Comm, for79 an unexpired term ending 1/1/88. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The City Attorney requested Council consider a time when all could be available for depositions in one case against the City. Council agreed todd 2/18/86. The recommendation of the Design Review Committee noted as follows: Design Review Committee recommends approval of the following changes to the Holidaylg / Inn Hotel exterior: (1) addition of a "Flour Pot Cookie" sign, with maximum dimensions of 8 feet by 14 inches and colors as presented, centered within the 10 foot building panel on the hotel front adjacent to the concourse; and (2) insertion of a pass-through window from the cookie shop to the outside, with glass and anodized frame to match the existing windows. Baker requested Council be allowed to review all photographed readings reviewed by Design Review in conjunction with all recommendations. Staff will schedule such reviews at informal sessions. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-18, Bk. 89, pp. 52-53, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUPPLEMEN- TAL CONTRACT WITH METRO PAVERS, INC. REGARDING THE FY86 ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT /8Z PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers pres- ent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-19, Bk. 89, pp. 54-58, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FY86 ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT EXCEPT THAT WORK AS DIRECTED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT. 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. 86-20, Bk. 89, p. 59, / ORDERING PREPARATION OF FINAL PLAT AND SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FY86 �8 ALLEY PAVING ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Minutes Council Activities January 28, 1986 Page 5 Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-21, Bk. 89, pp. AYITIES 60-63, AUMERCY. To USE CERTAIN PUBLIC AffirmativeIf-6- roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved 64-69, AUTHORIZINGTHEseconded MAYOR TObSIGNuANDeTHEtCITY CLERKRES. TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A /o'/ - FEDERAL -AID BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND FEDERAL -AID URBAN SYSTEM PROJECT BRM -M- 4044(1) --8B-52 FOR THE WIDENING OF THE BENTON STREET BRIDGE OVER THE IOWA RIVER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 86-23, Bk. 89, pp. 70-71, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERION ACT OF 1964,AS AMENDEDCA, FOR ',NFOR TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE TS UNDER SECTION 9 OF THE NFUNDING,SS R AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AND PROCESS SAID APPLI- CATIONS. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, to defer consideration of a resolu- tion authorizing extension of initiation and completion of construction on Urban Renewal Parcel 65-2b (Small -Mears Bldg/Blackhawk Mini -park), pending LIP receipt of information on a reversionary clause. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Council requested staff express the City's concern that the project proceed expeditiously. Moved by Dickson 72-73, RES INDINGeRESOLUTIONeNO. 85-25 AND'ADOPTING A NEW RESOLUTIONto adot RES. 86-24kESTABLISH- /P9 ING FEES FOR SERVICES PERFORMED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 86-25, Bk. 89, pp. 74-75, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A PROMISSORY NOTE EXECUTED BY FRANK DELNO AND JAN W. HOLLAND. Affirmative �9u roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved SETTINGPARKING RATES FOR secondedby I OWAa CITY tPARKING SYSTEM.t RES. The Bk 9, The explained the resolution established new off -hours parking permits for the Dubuque Street Parking Ramps and all other rates remain unchanged. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, to defer to 2/11/86 a resolution au- thorizing conveyance by quit claim deed to the University of Iowa of the va- cated Melrose right-of-way between Byington Road and Riverside Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. I Minutes Council Activities January 28, 1986 Page 6 Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, 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 considera- tion and vote be waived and that ORD. 86-3277, Bk. 27, pp. 9-11, be voted on /"Z3 for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adjourn 8:30 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. 14ARIAN K. , CI C ERK "11 biAG!:►_8!!= City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: January 17, 1986 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Capital Improvements Program - Staff Priorities b. Pending UMTA Section 9 Grant Application Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Wastewater Treatment Facility b. Wastewater Facility Construction c. Parking Ramp "B" - Dubuque Street Memorandum from the Equipment Superintendent regarding FY87 equipmer replacement. Memoranda from the Finance Department: a. Free Bus Passes for Low Income Elderly Citizens b. FY87 Budget - Recreation c. Projected cost increase in the Park and Shop Program Memorandum from the Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission re the 1985 Awards Program. Letter of resignation from Human Relations Director. Memoranda from the City Clerk: a. Beer/Liquor License/Conditional Approval - The Airliner b. Beer Permit/Sunaay Sales/Conditional Approval - Country Kitc Copy of letter from Geri Hall, Member of the Senior Center Commission the Chairperson of the Committee on Community Needs. Copy of presentation by Thomas Summy at the January 14 Council meetin Copy of note from the President of Israel in reply to Mayor's letter the Nuclear Free Zone Ordinance. Articles: a. City's fiscal feat b. Cities cut energy costs Minutes of staff meetings of January 8 and 15, 1986. Letter from National League of Cities with attached survey of key mun• issues. Proposed Capital Improvements Program. r V`haQ Nvaaaa�t..a.... v..........a!vaaw�».L.::. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM' DATE: January 24, 1986 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Schedule for budget review session, Saturday, January 25, 1986. Memorandum from the City Manager regarding economic development. Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager: a. Coralville Milldam Hydropower Project b. City -School District Joint Swimming Facility Project Copy of letter from the City Manager to Mark Jennings regarding the F and Recreation Commission. Memorandum from the Human Services Coordinator regarding staff recomn for FY87 human services funding. Memorandum from the Director of Finance regarding sewer bonds. Memorandum from the Associate Planner regarding Old Capitol center ne entrance landscaping. Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding monthly ridership stat for December 1985. Letter from Chamber of Commerce recommending that Phil Sive serve as member of the JCCOG Transit Advisory Committee. Copies of letters in reply to the Mayor's letter regarding the Nucle Free Zone Ordinance from: a. The White House b. Representative Cooper Evans Copy of letter to Douglas Boothroy from Representative Jim O'Kane re the decriminalization of municipal code violations. Articles: a. Citizens Action Center b. Tax -overhaul bill stalls municipals Iowa City, Iowa Financing Plan for Wastewater System Improvements Irnaa City Conference Bd. meeting agenda from City Assessor