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Home My WebLink About1986-05-20 Minutes numbered=)-Q COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES May 20, 1986 Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/20/86, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Mayor Ambrisco presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Courtney, Dickson, McDonald. Absent: Strait, Zuber. Staffinembers pres- ent: Helling, Vitosh, Timmins, Parrott, DeMarce, Franklin, Farmer, Holderness, Davidson, Kimble, O'Malley, Fosse, Seydel, Schmeiser. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 86-C47, Side 2, 1 -END; 86-C49, Side 1, 1 -END and Side 2, 1-90. -73 WORKS WEEK; May 18-24, Xa �L as "JUST SAY NO" DAY"; 9-78 SENIOR CENTER WEEK. 9-76 877 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: The Mayor proclaimed May 18-24, 1986, as PUBLIC 1986, as INDUSTRY RECOGNITION WEEK; May 22, 1986, May 1986 as OLDER IOWANS WEEK; May 19-23, 1986, as Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 5/6/86, as published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. b, Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. - 5/1/86; Airport 8 3 G Comm. - 4/10/86; Library Bd. of Trustees - 4/24/86; P&R Comm. -4/9/86; .8-31 Riverfront Conn. - 4/2/86; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd. -4/23/86;9.3-2- Urban Environment Ad Hoc Comm. - 4/8/86; Human Rights Conn. -3/31/86. 9-3-3 1? -3 1_ 17-3s Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Liquor License for Gary Fitzpatrick dba Fitzpatrick's, 525 S. Gilbert St. Approving 51.34, Class C Liquor License for Richard & Shelly Seymour dba King _L7 3 7 Richard's, 1605 Sycamore. Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Pershell Corp. dba Colonial Bowling Lanes, 2253 0ld Hwy. 218 838' South. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Gary Fitzpatrick dba-8.9 7 Fitzpatrick's, 525 South Gilbert. RES. 86-131, Bk. 90, p. 478, ISSU- ING CIGARETTE PERMITS. Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $1,961,892.79 for the period of 4/1 thru 4/30/86, as recommended by the Finance 8`f� Dir., subject to audit. Resolutions: RES. 86-132, Bk. 90, p. 479, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR 8 �z THE PAVING AND STORM SEWER FOR WINDSOR HEIGHTS SIXTH ADDITION. Setting public hearings: RES. 86-133, Bk. 90, p. 480, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 6/3/86, ON THE PROPOSED RATE INCREASES FOR WATER AND SEWER. To set a public hearing for 7/1/86, on proposed ordinance B �� amending Section 14-78(b) of the Broadband Telecommunications Enabling Ordinance and directing the City Clerk to publish notice of said public hearing at least 30 days prior to said hearing. To set a public hearing for 6/7/86 on an application for twenty-five (25) units ?45 of Section 8 Existing housing vouchers. r MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 20, 1986 PAGE 2 Correspondence: William L. Meardon, representing property owners 144 near proposed extension of Runway 6. Iowa City Homebuilders Associa-8'/ 7 tion regarding ordinances affecting building and development, referred to the Acting City Mgr. for reply. Jay H. Honohan representing the 00 Korean Methodist Church regarding amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow churches as a permitted use in Zane RR -1, referred to P&Z Comm. Memo from the Traffic Engr. regarding lane markings at Rochesteryl/7 Avenue and Market Street. Memo from the Civil Service Comm. submit- ting a certified list of applicants for the position of permanent, 850 part-time Parking Cashier/Finance Dept. Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: John 8 S Bandy for permission to picket in front of the Enna Goldman Clinic on 5/10/86, approved. James E. Murphy for permission to use Blackhawk 85z Minipark on 5/7/86, to distribute campaign information, approved. Jo g5 3 Ann Elmer for permission to use Blackhawk Minipark on 5/5-6-8-9/86, to distribute information about the Great Peace March, approved. Marty.$ Novotny for the use of public grounds for the Kodak Liberty Ride Festival on 5/18/86, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Strait, Luber absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing for 6/3/86, on the vacation of Teeters Court from Rider Street South to the 855 railroad tracks. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Strait, Luber absent. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-134, Bk. 90, I p, 481, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PLAN FOR LOT 1, BDI SECOND ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote 85 j unanimous, 5/0, Strait, Luber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-135, Bk. 90, p, 482, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LSNRD) PLAN FOR LOT 3, BDI SECOND ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote SS unanimous, 5/0, Strait, Luber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-136, Bk. 90, p, 483, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY LARGE SCALE NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 8 SP (LSNRD) PLAN FOR LOT 6, BDI SECOND ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Strait, Luber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to defer indefinitely a reso- lution approving the preliminary and final subdivision plat of Boyrum 8-6 Subdivision, Part Three. Councilmember Baker questioned if the neighbors would be notified when this comes back again. Staffinember Franklin stated they would be notified. The Mayor noted the motion to defer carried unanimously, 5/0, Strait, Luber absent. r MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 20, 1986 PAGE 3 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 86-137, Bk. 90, pp. 484-490, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANS- PORTATION CONVEYING A PORTION OF HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE SL O CITY. Councilmember Courtney questioned that they were to put dirt on the top. Staffinember Franklin explained when the matter came to Council it was decided to remove the paving. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-138, Bk. 90, p. 491, CONFIRMING COMPLIANCE WITH AGREEMENTS RELATED TO LOT 7 OF LINDER $ 6 VALLEY SUBDIVISION. Staffinember Franklin noted the original agreement is with Furman Construction Company, however, in all our agreements it re- lates to the particular developer at the time and their heirs, successors and assigns, so it's anybody who owns the property is subject to that agreement. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Dubuque Street Improve- 84 z ments Project - Iowa Avenue to Park Road. Councilmember McDonald ques- tioned when the project will start. City Engr. Farmer stated bids are set for taking 6/24/86 and construction to start 7/14/86 at the earliest. The project will be done in sections, and the completion date is set at 11/15/86. No one appeared. Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 86-139, Bk. 90, pp. 492-493, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTI- MATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DUBUQUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - IOWA AVENUE TO PARK ROAD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract 0100 and cost estimate for the FY87 Asphalt Resurfacing Contract. No one appeared. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-140, Bk. 90, p. 494, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTI- MATE FOR THE FY87 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE 1115 RECEIVED 6/10/86. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on the FY86 Operating Budget Amendment. No 964 one appeared. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-141, Bk. 90, �� i p. 495, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/86. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted A public hearing was held on FY86 Proposed Capital Projects Fund 949 Budget. No one appeared. r MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 20, 1986 PAGE 4 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-142, Bk. 90, pp. 496-503, ADOPTING THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/86. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor requested combining item 13 and 14 at this time. The public hearings were held on an ordinance repealing Chapter 9.1 ("City Plaza") 87a and substituting in its place a new Chapter 9.1 ("City Plaza") and an ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Iowa City, by amending Section 5-1 therefore to provide a definition of the term "Outdoor Service Area," and by adding thereto new Sections 5-39 through 5-44 relating to the recognition of Outdoor Service Areas. Councilmember. 97/ Baker questioned whether sound equipment would be prohibited for use in outdoor service areas. Acting City Manager stated the original intent was not to have any sort of amplified speakers in the outdoor areas. Council agreed to hold a special formal Council meeting for first consideration of both ordinances on 5/27. No one appeared. Henry Fox, Sr. Center Comm. appeared to update the Council to the many E 7z activities at the Sr. Center and to thank Mayor Ambrisco for being present this afternoon for some of the activities. Audrey Scott, 502 Grant, 8 73 appeared re sewage backup the last few days in the Ralston Creek area. Chuck Scott, 502 Grant, questioned whether this problem would be addressed 8 _751- with 51-with the new sewer system. Moved by Courtney, seconded by Dickson, to appoint Allen D. Stroh, 3023 Cornell, to the Riverfront Comm. for a representative of the Univer- sity of Iowa for an unexpired term ending 12/1/87. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Strait, Zuber absent. Councilmember Baker questioned what our policy was regarding street 8 �� vending, with special regard to the Unification Church using public right-of-way to sell material. Acting City Mgr. Helling reported use of public right-of-way for private enterprise for profit is prohibited. The City does issue permits for City Plaza, occasionally Blackhawk Minipark, and certain special events like Sidewalk Days. Baker questioned if the Police Department must receive a complaint prior to notifying violators. Melling replied no complaint need be received prior to police action and stated complaints had already been received and violators contacted. Mayor Ambrisco note that the City Council and the Citizen's Review Screen- 577 ing Conn. will be talking to the finalists for the City Mgr's. position on the 2nd and 3rd of June and hopefully make a decision on June 3, 1986. Recommendation of the Human Rights Commission: There are currently 13 978 discrimination complaints in the Legal Department awaiting a legal review. One case has been in Legal for seven months. This type of delay signifi- cantly slows the complaint process to the disadvantage of all parties involved. The Human Rights Cortin. recommends the City Council direct the City Atty. to henceforth review and return discrimination complaints within 30 days after receipt. _,4 r MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 20, 1986 PAGE 5 Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-143, Bk. 90, ME504-511, RCY HOSPITAL,1A AUTHORIZING CITY, AND EXECUTION FIXINGOF A A DATE MEMORANDUM HEARING ON MENT WITH HOSPITAL FACILITY REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1986 (MERCY HOSPITAL, IOWA CITY, 57? IOWA), for 826,000,000. Acting Asst. City Mgr. Vitosh briefly explained the IRB policy, which was set as a guideline for monitoring the amount of bonds. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 86-144, Bk. 90, pp. 512-533, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT PBo COMPANY, INC. FOR THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE COMMERCE CENTER, 325 E. WASHING- TON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. The City Attorney noted the change on page 5; Section D of the lease agreement. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-145, Bk. 90, pp. 534-538, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WASHINGTON PARK, INC., 99/ FOR THE SUITE, FIRST FLOOR CENTER, DAVIS BUILDING, 322 E. WASHINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-146, Bk. 90, PP. 539-542, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR LEASE OF TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY 8$.2. SPRAY PAINT BOOTH AND RELATED EQUIPMENT WITH LINN COUNTY, IOWA, D/B/A LINN COUNTY LIFTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 86-147, Bk. 90, AP NINTH RENEWALAUTHORIZING OF A THE MAYOR T TEAND THE C 28EAG AGREEMENT BETWEEN IOWA CITYA D JOHNSON COUNTY 883 FOR TRANSIT SERVICES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-148, Bk. 90, p. 547, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN APPLICATION TO THE IOWA DOT CAPITAL MATCH LOAN BANK. Affirmative roll 8 8 5Z call vote unanimous, 5/0, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-149, Bk. 90, pp. 548-555, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH LARRY SVOBODA AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF STEPS ON 88S PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. Baker raised concerns about demolition of existing property. Larry Svoboda present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Courtney, Dickson, McDonald, Ambrisco. Nays: Baker. Absent: Strait, Zuber. _A1 r MINUTES COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 20, 1986 PAGE 6 Moved by Dickson, seconded by McDonald, to adopt RES. 86-150, Bk. 90, p. 556, AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF INITIATION AND COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION 884 ON URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 65-2b. Phil Mears appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adopt RES. 86-151, Bk. 90, p. 557, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR TWENTY-FIVE SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING 997 VOUCHERS AND REQUESTING FUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by McDonald, seconded by Courtney, to adjourn, 8:45 P.M. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Strait, Zuber absent. 170.Tw[I] Lhu0 Rft* amAIaRra*6fall 14'0 WILLIAM J. AMBRISCU, MAYOR _v : r City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: May 9, 1986 TO: City Council FROM: Acting City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Memorandum from the Acting City Manager regarding nuisance abatement complaint. Memoranda from the Department of Public Works: a. Curb.along Foster Road b. Ridge Road Curve Widening Memorandum from the Transit Department regarding ridership statistics. Memorandum from the JCCOG Transportation Planner regarding retail sales survey. Invitation from HANDICARE to a reception on May 10, 1986. Minutes of the April 30 staff meeting. 888 88 890 89/ 893 i —A City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: May 16, 1986 TO: City Council FROM: Acting City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memoranda from the Acting City Manager: a. Abolished Positions b. Associate Planner Position Memoranda from the City Clerk: a. Council Salaries j b. Beer/Liquor License/Conditional Approval - Sunshine Laundry Company Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding the Recreatio Division Budget - Status Report. Memorandum from the Acting Finance Director regarding purchase of micro- computers. Notice of meeting of Southeast Iowa Municipal League. 100.2 News release regarding appointment of Michael Moran as Superintendent of the Recreation Division. 903 Minutes of the April 24 meeting of the JCCOG Ad Hoc Area Transit Study Committee. Minutes of the May 7 staff meeting. Article: "Soul of a Cheap Machine m 4 ,4