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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-02-25 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES February 25, 1986 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 2/25/86, 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, Vitosh, Meisel, Kimble, Beagle, O'Malley, Davidson, Penney. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 85-C17, Side 2, 1 -End; 86-C22, Sides 1 and 2; 86-C23, Side 1, 1 -End; and Side 2, 1-152. The Mayor presented a plaque of appreciation to departing City Manager 3 /.Z Neal Berlin and thanked him for his excellent leadership and distinguished service to the community over the past 11 years. The Mayor delivered his State of the City Message. 313 The Mayor proclaimed February 24-28, 1986, as SERTOMA'S FREEDOM WEEK; 3 / March, 1986 as SOCIAL WORK MONTH. Councilmember Strait requested that a letter and petition be included in the Consent Calendar. Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Actions of the regular meeting of 2/11/86, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Conm. - 1/15/86, —3/4 1/28/86; Housing Conn. - 1/14/86, 2/11/86; Historic Preservation Comm. 3/ 7 - 1/23/86; PGZ Comm. - 2/6/86. 31y Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Liquor License and 0-20 Sunday Sales for Amelias, 223 E. Washington. Approving Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Pester Marketing Company d59, 302 S. 3 z/ Dubuque Street. Refund portion of Class C Liquor License and Sunday 3_1-L Sales for The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton. RES. 86-45, Bk. 89, P. 127.33 ISSUING DANCING PERMIT. Setting public hearings: To set a public hearing on 3/25/86, oa 3a 4t applications for four units Section 8 Existing *Housing Vouchers. Motions: Approving a taxicab stand for City/Yellow Cab in front -3-7s Of Wilson Sporting Goods on College Street. Approving disbursements 4 in the amount of $2,875,399.26 for the period of 1/1 thru 1/31/86, as recommended by the Fin. Dir., subject to audit. Correspondence: City Mgr. regarding his departure from Iowa City. 3 a 7 Petition signed by 500 people (residents of Iowa City and non -rest- 3 dents) centfor the sHolidaythat Inn.� ice Petitionskating sign d bebby built residentslot of xda- 2254 Bed South Riverside Drive (Thatchers Mobile Court) complaining of the loud noise of snow removal trucks during night hours. National Arbor Day 3 3 c Foundation announcing Iowa City's designation as Tree City USA. Memo3 3 / Naaaaan!.... \. .....v:..... a.na..N.................------. _......,- MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 25, 1986 PAGE 2 from the Traffic Engr. regarding "No Parking Here to Corner" sign on Templin Road at Park Road. Letter from Ardath Jagnow regarding the 33a budget. Petition from 64 residents opposing adding additional staff .3-33 at the Senior Center. Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: KGAN to 3361 park a production van on the east side of Old Capitol Mall, between the planters, from 2/11 to 2/21/86, approved. 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 3/11/86 on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to revise the definition -3-3-5 of monument signs and to permit monument signs in the CB -10 zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, that the ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the location requirements of signs 3 B L located in the triangular area at street intersections, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco. Nays: Baker. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait,. that the ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance concerning the grace period and non -conforming roomers in 33 7 the RS -5, RS -8, RS -12 and RM -12 zones, be given second vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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 consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 86-3280, Bk. 27, pp. 23-25, TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO INCORPORATE THE CITY'S CURRENT SEWAGE AND 3 3 8 INDUSTRIAL WASTE CONTROL REGULATIONS BY REFERENCE, be voted on for final i passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers pr sent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, 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 Strait, 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 second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 86-3281, Bk. 27, pp. 26-30, TO REZONE 2.10 ACRES LOCATED WEST OF OLD HIGHWAY 218, SOUTH OF 33 9 EAGLE'S PARKING LOT AND NORTH OF ERNEST STREET FROM CC -2 TO P, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Strait, 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. MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 25, 1986 PAGE 3 Moved by Baker, seconded by Zuber, to approve the recommendation of the P&Z Comm. that the rezoning request from Country Mart is inconsistent3-510 with the policy for Area 2 of the Fringe Area Policy Agreement. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. A public hearing was held on the Operating Budget Estimate for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1986, through June 30, 1987, the proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing Monies for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1986, through June 30, 1987, and the proposed Five Year Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Years 1987-1991. The following people appeared: Faith Knowler, League of Women Voters; Pat Meyer, Domestic Violence Project; Mary Child, Community Coordinated Child Care (4C's); Rita Sandhagen, 4C's; Agnes Kuhn, Senior Center; Geri Hall, Senior Center; David Poula; Bill Coen, Senior 3 �/ Center; and Robert Welsh. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to accept the statement from Knowler representing the League of Women Voters. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Finance Director Vitosh explained that any increases in the budget would require republishing notice and holding another public hear- ing. Vitosh noted that changes in the CIP budget could be done inter- nally. Individual Councilmembers expressed their views on the proposed half-time position at the Senior Center.Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to amend the proposed budget and include a half-time position for the Senior Center. Zuber, Strait, Dickson, and McDonald supported the amendment. Baker, Courtney, and Ambrisco did not. Moved by Zuber, sec- onded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on the FY87 budget for 3/11. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with Courtney and Ambrisco voting "nay." Individual Councilmembers acknowledged the job done by City Mgr.344.2 Berlin and wished him the best on his new position in Arvada, Colorado. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-46, Bk. 89, p. 128, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF DALE HELLING AS ACTING CITY MANAGER 3543 FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, at a salary of $52,000 a year. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-47, Bk. 89, p. 129, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FOUR SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING VOUCHERS 354 AND REQUESTING FUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 86-48, Bk. 89, p. 130, AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION THROUGH MARCH 15, 1986, FOR RECEIVING A BINDING FINANCIAL COMMITMENT, AND AN EXTENSION THROUGH APRIL 15, 1986, FOR FINALIZING A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF PARCEL "C" LOCATED IN 354 S THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK AREA OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, with John Roffman. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FEBRUARY 25, 1986 PAGE 4 Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-49, Bk. 89, pp. 131-133, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE BY QUIT CLAIM DEED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF 3 s<6 IOWA OF THE CITY'S INTEREST IN THE VACATED MELROSE AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN BYINGTON ROAD AND RIVERSIDE DRIVE. Bob Welsh appeared and ques- tioned if a clause could be added to assure that the City could acquire the land back from the University if they needed it. After discussion Council agreed to proceed without the clause. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the reso- lution adopted Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-50, Bk. 89, pp. 134-140, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEAST IOWA FOR THE USE OF 1986 3',! COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO RENOVATE THE GOODWILL INDUS- TRIES EMPLOYMENT TRAINING FACILITY FOR VOCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS, for $127,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council - members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 86-51, Bk. 89, pp. 141-146, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (MYEP) FOR THE USE OF 3'{8 1986 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MYEP/IOWA YOUTH CORPS SUMMER CONSERVATION PROGRAM, for $26,860. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the reso- lution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-52, Bk. 89, pp. 147-148, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 347 UNDER SECTION 5 OF THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED. Staffinember Davidson stated the grant would be funded 80% by the Federal government and 20% by the City. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-53, Bk. 89, pp. 149-155, APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, AN AGREEMENT WITH JENSEN-OLDANI & ASSOCI- 3So ATES, INC., FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSULTING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY'S SEARCH FOR A CITY MANAGER. Ambrisco and Dickson clarified the additional expenses mentioned during the initial interview. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Mary Child, 4C's, appeared to clarify Council's position of funding 3s/ her agency in FY87. After discussion, the Mayor stated there was not support for funding the agency this year but encouraged her to apply next year. ��..........,,.................. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: February 14, 1986 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Schedule of interviews of executive recruitment firms Memorandum from Mayor Ambrisco regarding Park and Shop. Memoranaa from the City Manager: a. Vacant Positions b. Selection of Human Relations Director c. Proposed Legislation Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager: a. City/School District Joint Swimming Pool Project b. Information from the Johnson County Board of Supervisors Memorandum from the Assistant Finance Director regarding public offici liability insurance. Letter of resignation from the Transit Manager. Minutes of the January 27 meeting of the Wastewater Task Force. Letter from Iowa Department of Water, Air and Waste Management regardi Iowa City's plan of action . Letter from the Iowa City Community School District regarding walkways in the West High School area. Article: Unemployment Overview Minutes of February 12 staff meeting. Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding purchase of polic patrol cars. Letter from University President James 0. Freedman regarding a recent address made to Iowa City service clubs. Memo from the City Manager regarding interviews of Executive Recruitm Firms for City Manager. a. Material from Wolfe & Associates b. Material from Korn/Ferry International c. Material from Jensen-Oldani & Associates d. Material from Ralph Andersen & Associates �+...aw......t......,-...,..,..........................v...............,,._.... City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: February 21, 1986 rO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the Assistant City Manager: a. North Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project 37.3 b. Parking for County Office Facility 3 7V - Memorandum from the Senior Planner regarding the special informal Council meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission on February 27. 3 76 Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding Max Yocum's building. .374 Memorandum from the Transit Director regarding use of Cable TV. .377 Memorandum from the Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission regarding the Housing Audit. 97F Press Release from the City Manager naming John Lundell Transit Manager -37i? Memo from the City Manager regarding accomplishments and goals. 3 ro