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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-10-06 Council minutes.1. Y COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES October 6, 1987 Iowa City Council reg. mtg., 10/6/87, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: Baker. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Beagle, Farmer. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 87-C44, Side 2, 298 -END; 87-C47, Side 1, 1-505. The Mayor proclaimed October 4-10, 1987, MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK; October 12, 1987, COLUMBUS DAY; October 11-18, 1987, NATIONAL HOUSING WEEK. The Mayor noted additions to the Consent Calendar. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, that the following items and recommendations in the Con- sent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd of Library Trustees -9/24/87; P&Z Comm. - 9/17/87. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Class E Beer Permit for QuikTrip Corporation dba QuikTrip #548, 955 Mormon Trek. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Linda L. Kuncl and Herbert S. Loops dba Hill- top Tavern, Ltd., 1100 N. Dodge Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht Club, Inc. dba Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St. RES. 87-262, Bk. 96, p. 262, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT. Correspondence: Chamber of Commerce expressing support for the proposed ordinance to amend the provisions of the CI -1 zone. Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding: No right turn on red at Washington Street/Gilbert Street; Loading zone on Rider Street. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Courtney, that ORD. 87-3344, Bk. 28, p. 37, VACATE THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN DAVENPORT AND BLOOMINGTON STREETS, EAST OF RENO STREET AND WEST OF HICKORY HILL PARK, be passed and adopted. Af- firmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-263, Bk. 96, p. 263, DISPOSE OF THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN DAVENPORT AND BLOOMINGTON STREETS, EAST OF RENO STREET AND WEST OF HICKORY HILL PARK, to Nicholas Peet for $500. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone property at 528 Iowa Avenue from RNC -20 to CB -2. The following people appeared: Emnit George, owner and Steve Greenleaf, representing the University of Iowa Credit Union. Council Activities October 6, 1987 Page 2 Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, to adopt a resolution approving the preliminary plat of Rochester Place. Staffinember Beagle present for discussion. Dean Oakes and Charles Heyn also appeared. After discussion Council agreed to amend the resolution to include a sidewalk on the final plat and that a homeowners association be responsible for maintenance of the sidewalk. Original motion withdrawn. Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 87-264, Bk. 96, p. 264, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ROCHESTER PLACE, A 22 LOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED SOUTH OF ROCHESTER AVENUE AND WEST OF FIRST AVENUE, as amended. The Mayor declared the amended resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following divi- sion of roll call vote: Ayes: Dickson, McDonald, Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco. Nays: Courtney. Absent: Baker. Councilmember Zuber stated his desire that the sales tax question passed. Courtney noted the memo from the Traffic Engr. re traffic control at Court and Muscatine and questioned whether the device there currently could be used at another location bringing down the price of the proposed unit. The City Mgr. stated the device could be used elsewhere but that it was already 10-15 years old. Nora Roy, 1163 E. Court Street and PTA safety person for Longfellow School, appeared. Council agreed to install a push button acti- vated all walk phase light and hire a crossing guard in the interim. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Zuber, to make the following appointments: John Roffman, 1314 Burry Drive, to the Bd. of Appeals for a five-year term ending 12/31/92; Jim Alberhasky, 1906 Rochester Crt., to the Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers for a two-year term ending 12/31/89; Allen Stroh, 711 E. Church Street, to the Riverfront Comm. for a three-year term ending 12/1/90; Geri Hall, 1232 Teg Drive and O.J. "Bud" Gode, 918 Estron Street, to the Sr. Center Comm. for three-year terms ending 12/31/90. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, Baker absent. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-265, Bk. 96, p. 265, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HANDICARE, INC. FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS TO COMPLETE CONSTRUC- TION OF THE HARRISON STREET POCKET PARK FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN. Affirma- tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 87-266, Bk. 96, p. 266, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR PERMISSION TO PERFORM WORK WITHIN THE .o STATE HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE ALL SUCH APPLICATIONS ON THE CITY'S BEHALF IN THE FUTURE, AND TO APPROVE SUCH APPLICATIONS BY THIRD PARTIES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 87-267, Bk. 96, p. 267, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCOTT BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, PHASE III, TO METRO PAVERS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for .. 8768,339.35. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. .o. d Council Activities October 6, 1987 Page 3 Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn, 8:20 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. % / WILLIAM J AM R SCO, M YOR ATTEST: 77]0 -KKAR7 MNAV K. R, CIT CLERK D. M Informal Council Discussion October 5, 1987 Informal Council Discussion: October 5, 1987, at 1:30 p.m. in the Council am ers 7n tie 7v 7t en er. Mayor Bill Ambrisco presiding. en Council Prest: Strait, Zuber, Ambrisco, Dickson, Courtney, McDonald. sen er. a Staff Atkins, Helling, Timmins, Karr, Moen, Beagle. CONS ENS: Reel 87-C46, Side 1 The City Council agreed to add a Class C Liquor License and Cigarette Permit for the Yacht Club, 13 South Linn Street, to the Consent Calendar. PLANNING AND ml A. 91 C. ING MATTERS; Reel n7-rna Zoning Commission have-recommendede noted approval of the the Planning and response to Dickson, Beagle stated Mary Lee Dixon has reviewed the purchase offer. TO '-�Iull rron the original prb no anoposal and no request has been7 made totheCourtney, ownertment Eamitfor George anst ed arkinmodificationsiscanoonendinIn response to change in zoning would make the propertketable sale but the y more mar n to Strait, George stated he withdrew the application he presenteedto the Board of Adjustment after the Burns & Associate purchase offer had expired. Beagle stated staff has evaluated the protest received in reference to the rezoning request and enough been submitted to necessitate an extraordinary vote b Cit petitions to approve the rezoning.9 protest has resolution and a reslutions for deniastatel of the an 7ordin ordinance llsbeg7lthe sented to Council at their next Council meeting for be pre- 7FcnillTrnu v=yon emenLSTor maintenance of the stormwater udetenss e tion and management system at a joint staff meeting on Tuesday and this item can be resolved with the submission of the final plat for Rochester Place. Moen reviewed information relating to the proposed placement of the sidewalk linking Rochester Place from the turnaround of Rita Lyn Place to the east to First Avenue. Moen stated at an October 1, 1987, meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission restated Z- -�, .1. Y its recommendation that the sidewalk be installed at the time all improvements are made to the subdivision. In response to Ambrisco, Moen said the resolution only states approval of the plat and that plat now only shows an easement. Moen stated that Council would need to amend the resolution or refer to the fact that the resolution would be approved with the modification that a sidewalk be included if they wished to approve the plat with the presence of the sidewalk. Courtney discussed the proposed sidewalk. Moen explained that if the sidewalk were installed now, it would be the developer's responsibility and, most likely, costs associated with the installation of the sidewalk would be prorated to each lot. Moen said if placement of the sidewalk is postponed until it is evident that there is a need for it, only three property owners would be responsible for its installation. Jack Newman, 2038 Ridgeway, stated that additional pedestrian traffic cutting through his property would be a nuisance and the developer should provide a means for pedestrians to exit the area. In response to Dickson and Courtney, Timmins stated the liability to cities re- garding snow removal from sidewalks has been relieved and that liabil- ity is more directly attributable to the abutting owners. Timmins explained that if there is a property over which there is an access easement and that easement is not approved for access but nonetheless becomes a means for access, the City as owner of the easement has some liability. Councilmembers received input from Sally Dierks, Larry Schnittjer and Dean Oakes. Moen stated the issue of when to install the sidewalk needs to be resolved before the preliminary plat is approved. Moen stated City staff and the Planning and Zoning Comnis- thensidewalknded at thertime otherproval of s improvementsplat the hsubdivis on acre made. Dean Oakes stated the maintenance and liability of the sidewalk should be shared by all lot owners in the area. Timmins stated the commitment to maintain the sidewalk could be provided by a covenant running with the land and in the deed that would go to each property owner. Timmins said a homeowners association could be required to assume responsibility for the maintenance of the sidewalk as part of the subdivider's agreement and covenant running with the land. Timmins said the covenant could also apply to the maintenance of the storm - water management system. Dierks said the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion did discuss neighborhood responsibility for maintenance of the sidewalk and stormwater management system. Moen stated concerns were raised regarding the ability of a homeowners association to be respon- sible for maintenance of the sidewalk. Timmins stated the covenant could be drafted to provide that if the homeowners association does not perform their responsibility to maintain the sidewalk or the stormwater management system, the City would retain the ability to do the work and assess costs against individual lots and the homeowners association. Dierks noted the sidewalk placed along the stormwater detention basin would provide a safe walking area for children. In response to Courtney, Schnittjer stated the stormwater management system will work if it is properly maintained and modification to the outlet structure would be required if the system were to be abandoned. Schnittjer reviewed the design and location of the proposed stormwater management system. 2- __:� fz .o. Y 3 COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME: Reel 87-C46, Side 2 1. Courtney stated Council received information from Traffic Engr. Brachtel regarding the Court Street/Muscatine Avenue intersection. Courtney stated area residents would prefer a crossing guard at the intersection. The matter will be discussed at the 10/6 formal meet- ing. 2. In response to Dickson, Atkins said said the traffic light at Sunset and Benton Street is scheduled to be installed within the next 30 days and Schmadeke will meet with the University Heights engineer to dis- cuss work at the intersection. 3. Atkins noted Council received a request from Mrs. Marge Sinicropi (The Linen Closet) for a special Council meeting regarding awnings. Councilmembers stated they would agree to the special meeting if needed. APPOINTMENTS: Reel 87-C46, Side 2 Board of Appeals: John Roffman Board of Examiners of Plumbers: Jim Alberhasky Riverfront Commission: Allen Stroh Senior Center Commission: 1. O.J. "Bud" Gode 2. Geri Hall EXECUTIVE SESSION: Reel 87-C46, Side 2 Moved by Zuber, seconded by Strait, to adjourn to executive session under Section 21.5c to discuss strategy with Council in matters that are pres- ently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the govern- mental body in that litigation (cable TV and airport). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. Mayor declared motion carried. The Council adjourned to executive session at 8:30 p.m. o• Y COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES October 12, 1987 Iowa City Council, spec. mtg., 10/12/87, 7:45 a.m. at the Civic Cen- ter, Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald (7:47), Strait, Zuber (7:46). Absent: Baker. Staffinembers present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Cain. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 87-C47, Side 1, 505-598. The Mayor proclaimed October 18-23, 1987, as Head Start Week. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to approve a Special Class "C" Beer/Wine Permit for New Life Fitness World, Inc. dba New Life Fitness World, 2222 Mormon Trek. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 6/0, Baker absent. Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, to approve an awning proposal for 114 and 116 E. College Street (Jackson's and the Linen Closet). Patt Cain, staff member for Design Review, and Marge Sinicropi, owner of The Linen Closet, appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 7:55 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent. LI M J. RIS 0, KAYUK Attest: %yjn�