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Home My WebLink About1986-03-25 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES March 25, 1986 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 3/25/86, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center, Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, tuber. Absent: Baker. Staffinembers present: Helling, Vitosh, Timmins, Karr, Franklin, O'Malley, Davidson, Farmer, Bieri, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 86-C29, Side 1, 1 -End and Side 2, 1-304. The Mayor presented a plaque of appreciation to former Mayor John `"3 McDonald. The Mayor proclaimed April 1986 as FAIR HOUSING MONTH. off Z Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 3/11/86, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Resources Conservation Comm. -41?5 2/3/86; Sr. Center Comm. - 2/12/86; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. "176 -2/18/86; Bd. of Library Trustees - 3/15/86. 7 Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Liquor License for H 9� Hollywood's Inc. dba Hollywood's Lounge, 1134 S. Gilbert Street.'{ 99 Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Sports Column, 5o U Corp. dba Sports Column, 12-14 S. Dubuque Street. Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for M&T Investments, Inc. dba Happy Joe's -674 / Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert Street. Approving Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Lucky Stores, Inc, dba Eagle Food -'"IL Center #220, 1101 S. Riverside Drive. Approving Class E Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Lucky Stores, Inc. dba Eagle Food Center #157 50 3 600 N. Dodge Street. Approving Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Eugene H. Mueller dba Iowa City Racquet & Health Club, 2400 North S0 Dodge Street. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for BPO Elks 0590 dba BPO Elks #590, 637 Foster Road, RES. 86-82, Bk. 90,50.5- p. 264, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS. 5 66 Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,246,819.905-6 7 for the period of 2/1 thru 2/28/86, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit. Resolutions: RES. 86-83, Bk. 90, p. 265, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT -5-J? NUMBER 27 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. ! RES. 86-84, Bk. 90, p. 266, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ROCHESTE SO AVENUE RESERVOIR CONTRACT II - pumping station. Setting public hearings: RES. 86-85, pp. 267-270, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING, APRIL 8, 1986, ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF -6/ � $1,665,000 PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, and pro- viding for publication of notice thereof. i• I VT Council Activities March 25, 1986 Page 2 Correspondence: Brian Boyer requesting that the parking meters on 5// Iowa Avenue be changed to 90 -minute meters, referred to the Acting City Mgr. for reply. Letters from Sally Smith and Nancy Barcelo 5/-Z regarding the designation of the North side as a local historic dis- trict. Memo from the Civil Service Commission submitting lists of applicants for the following positions: Maintenance Worker II/Publi S/3 Works/Streets; Maintenance Worker I/Refuse; Maintenance Worker S/ II/Refuse. Memo from the Traffic Engr, regarding parking on Oakland 5/s� Street at Sheridan Avenue. S/6 Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Todd -5-17 Sloan of the Riverfront Comm. to have a Riverfest River Run on 4/26/86, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor de- clared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on 4/8/86, on an ordinance to establish the name of Old Highway 218. The SIP Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on 4/8/86, on an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to regulate Monumen 5/ Signs in the CB -10 zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 6/0, Baker absent. A public hearing was held on amendments to Chapter '27, Division 2,.Q20 Large Scale Non -Residential Development Regulations. Joe Pugh, 510 Penn Circle, appeared representing the Bd. of the Chamber of Commerce and First Capitol Development Task Force on Sites and Facilities in support of the ordinance amendment. Ralph Stoffer, 325 East Washington, also appeared in favor of the amendment. Council requested the matter be scheduled for further informal discussion. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to continue the public hearing until 4/8/86. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, that ORD. 86-3283, Bk. 27, pp. 34-36, TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE LOCATIONA( S-2/ j REQUIREMENTS OF SIGNS LOCATED IN THE TRIANGULAR AREA OF THE STREET INTER- SECTIONS, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-86, Bk. 90, p. 271, TO APPROVE A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVEL- -u OPMENT PLAN FOR NEW LIFE FITNESS WORLD AT MORMON TREK BOULEVARD AND WESTSIDE DRIVE. Staffinember Franklin stated the building had been modi- fied to 25 feet in height to bring it beneath the floor of the airport approach zone. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on disposition of excess City property in5�?3 conjunction with the Dubuque Street Improvements Project. The City Attor- ney reviewed the historical background of the property. No one appeared. Council Activities March 25, 1986 Page 3 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-87, Bk. 90, pp. 272-279, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST MUTUAL BENEFIT AGREEMENT WITH PHI DELTA THETA HOUSE ASSOCIATION OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THEREBY CONVEYING TO THE ASSOCIATION A PARCEL OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY IN EXCHANGE FOR A STRIP OF PROPERTY OWNED BY SAID ASSOCIATION, ALL IN CONNECTION WITH THE DUBUQUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on applications for four (4) units Section R SSS Existing Housing Vouchers. No one appeared. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Mayor's Youth Employment 5a1_ G Bd. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 3/27/86; Riverfront Comm. -5-? 7 one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/1/88. These appointments will be made at the 5/6/86 meeting of the City Council. Councilmember Strait reported on the two previous JCCOG Transit Com- S a X mittee meetings and invited the public to attend the next meeting sched- uled for 3/27 at 4:30 p.m. in the Transit Building. Dickson inquired as Sag to street cleaning schedule. The Acting City Manager stated the process started this week in the downtown area. Courtney requested information re53 0 street cleaning of downtown alleys. Courtney stated the Joint Swimnin=6_57 Pool Committee had reached agreement re the site, configuration, and size of the proposed joint facility and the matter will be scheduled for infor- mal discussion on 4/7 and formal action on 4/8. Ambrisco reminded thP53-- public of the JCCOG meeting scheduled for 3/26 at 4:00 P.M. for discussion of the JCCOG budget and joint animal shelter. The recommendation of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission S`33 noted as follows: That an amendment be made to the cable ordinance and for BTC bylaws as necessary, enabling one Commissioner to serve a joint appointment on the BTC and County Cable Commission (JCBTC). Moved by Strait, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-88, Bk. 90, P-5-3,1 280, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY87 5-_, APPLICATION FOR IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-89, Bk. 90, pp. 281-283, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE -5-3S RELEASE REGARDING THE SETTLEMENT IN CITY OF IOWA CITY v. SHELLER -GLOBE CORPORATION, Sheller -Globe agreeing to pay the City Gary Sand7ers, 728 1/2 Oakland, appeared in opposition to the settlement. The Mayor' declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Zuber, Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald. Nays: Strait. Absent: Baker. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-90, Bk. 90, pp. 284-292, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN53 L AGREEMENT WITH THE MID -EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER FOR THE USE OF 1986 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (COBG) FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, REHABILITATE AND UTILIZE A FACILITY FOR THE TREATMENT OF INDIVIDUALS Council Activities March 25, 1986 Page 4 HAVING MENTAL DISORDERS, for $115,000. The Acting City Manager reported several estimates had been received and a formal appraisal was currently underway to determine the fair market value of the property. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-91, Bk. 90, pp. 293-295, ADOPTING THE REVISED ANNUAL BUDGET, FY86, FOR PUBLIC HOUSINCL53 7 PROJECTS IA -022003, IA05PO22004 AND IA05PO22005. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0., Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution. Moved by Strait, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 86-92, Bk. 90, pp. 296-304, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987 ENDING JUNE S�8 30, 1987, FOR PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS IA -022003, IA05PO22004 AND IA05PO22005. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-93, Bk. 90, pp. $3 9 305-307, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EXTENSION TO THE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS_ CONTRACT fKC9033. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker ab- sent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 86-94, Bk. 90, pp. 308-309, AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION THROUGH JUNE 15, 1986, FOR RECEIVING A� �0 BINDING FINANCIAL COMMITMENT AND AN EXTENSION THROUGH JULY 15, 1986, FOR FINALIZING A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF PARCEL C LOCATED IN THE LOWER RALSTON CREEK AREA OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, to John Roffman. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-95, Bk. 90, pp. S -g/ 310-316, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN - AGREEMENT WITH LARRY SVOBODA AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF STEPS ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-96, Bk, 90, pp, 317-21, AUTHORIZING RETIREMENT PLANS. Affirmative roll call vote unani-5 `f^z mous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that the ordinance amending Section 15-62(A) of the City Code of Ordinances, relating to refuse col- �3 lection, to establish limits on refuse pick up service, be given first vote for passage. Public Works Director Charles Schmadeke present for discussion. Council directed staff to notify all residents who will have pick up discontinued as a result of the amendment prior to second consid- eration of the amendment on 4/8. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Council Activities March 25, 1986 Page 5 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn, 8:25 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. I!li�� /:I,�f1�:ISll:7�d�1l,1:{l�l;>• I T City 01 Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 14, 1986 To: City Council From: Acting -City Manager — -- Re: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule Memorandum from Planning & Program Development regarding Bed & Breakfast Inns Memoranda from City Attorney: a. Detailed Status Report on City Council Referrals to Legal Department b. Proposal for City Subsidization of the Park 'N Shop Program - Legal Ramifications Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer and the Acting City Manager regarding parking prohibition in Manville Heights during NCAA National Wrestling Championship. Memorandum from Finance Department regarding Sunday sale of liquor li- censes and permits. Status report on the RISE program. Letter from Mayor William J. Ambrisco to Mr. David P. Paula. i Notice of March meeting of the Southeast Iowa Municipal League. b5. and map from Dr. Lewis January re alignment of Scott Blvd. ,N v'ataia(aaa\\avµala\atiiv ataiwwnw.Y rn.. Y.a. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: March 21, 1986 TO: City Council FROM: Acting City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memorandum from the Acting Assistant City Manager regarding retention of Auditor for FY86 audits. Memoranda from the Parks and Recreation Director: a. Crandic Park Boathouse Proposal b. 1986 Tug-of-war Nationals Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding Dubuque Street Improvement Project. Copy of letter from Jerry L. Bartachek regarding inoperable/obsolete vehicle nuisances along with copy of reply from the Director of Housing and Inspec- tion Services. Copy of letter from the Office of the Governor regarding Mayor Ambrisco's State of the City address. Invitation from the Resources Conservation Commission to a lecture by the Director of Osage Municipal Utility regarding municipalizing electric power. Minutes.of the February 20 meeting of the JCCOG Ad Hoc Area Transit Study Committee. March 10, 1986, Minutes of the^March, 13 meeting of the Swimming Pool Committee. Copy of news release regarding a survey of multiple family rental units for the Iowa City/Coralville area. Minutes of the staff meetings of March 12 and March 19, 1986. Articles: a. Uncertainties over Packwood Tax Plan send municipal bond prices plunging b. Finance Panel to reject tax on local bonds d J %4