HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-01-15 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
January 15, 1985
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 1/15/85, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center,
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson,
Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: None. Staffinembers present:
Berlin, Melling, Jansen, Karr, Franklin, Seydel. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 85-C2, Side 1, 16 -End and Side 2, 1 -End; 85-C9, Side 1,
1-405.
Mayor McDonald proclaimed January 20, 1985, as World Religion Day.
Moved by Strait and seconded by Dickson, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as amended:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Parks and Recreatio J 8
Corm. -12/14/84; Housing Appeals Bd.-12/11/84; Housing Comm. -12/11/84, o
Broadband Telecomm. Corm. -10/16/84, 11/13/84; Airport Conn. -12/13/84;_L
Planning & Zoning Corm. -12/6/84, 12/20/84; Mayor's Youth Employment
Program -12/19/84; Urban Environment Ad Hoc Comm. -12/4/84; Coun-
cil/Legislative Meeting -12/31/84.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Liquor License for 16
Four Cushions, Inc. dba Dooley's, 18-20 South Clinton. Approving Class C
Liquor License and Sunday Sates for Coslow's, Inc. dba Sirmy's, 208 North40
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Linn Street. Approving Class C Liquor License for Lorna K. Smith dba_
Smith & Company, 1210 Highland Court. To refund a portion of Liquor 9_
License to Speak Easy, 630 Iowa Avenue. To refund a portion of Liquor .60
License to Gabe's, 330 East Washington. Approving Class C Beer Permit
and Sunday Sales for Clyde R. Seaton dba Seaton's Cash and Carry Market, 5Z
1331 Muscatine Avenue. Approving Class C Liquor License for Crow's Nest, ,:5!L_
Inc. dba Crow's Nest, 313 South Dubuque. RES. 85-7, Bk. 85, P. 11 3
REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 85-8, Bk. 85, p. 12, REFUND 61GARETT 5
PERMIT. RES. 85-9, Bk. 85, p. 13, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Correspondence: Letter of appreciation from Bruce Haupert. Dewey
McGuire regarding cable television. Heritage Communications furnishing a s
corrected copy of a memorandum which was furnished to the City Council at S9
the 12/18/84 meeting. Robert J. Miller of Grant Wood Area Education_ -69
Agency supporting the Mayor's Youth Employment Program. Emily and Warren 40
Curran objecting to the rezoning of Melrose Lake area. John Hayek, 61
attorney representing Terence and Glenys Williams, objecting to the
rezoning of the Melrose Lake area. Carl J. Strub objecting to the 4-7-
rezoning
yrezoning of 707 Oakcrest (Melrose Lake area). Viggo M. Jensen Company 63
objecting to the proposed rezoning of the Harlocke Street area. Memo
from the Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of appli-
cants for the following positions: Maintenance Worker II/Pollution, J
Control; Maintenance Worker ITI/Transit.
Application for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Johnson
County/Iowa City National Organization for Women to picket in front of 660
the Emma Goldman Clinic on 1/18, thru 1/22/85.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
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January 15, 1985
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for
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1/29/85, on an ordinance to rezone property south and east of University
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Heights, west of Woodside Drive extended and north of Marietta Avenue
extended easterly to the CRI&P railroad tracks from RM -12 to RS -8 and from
RM -44 to RS -8. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
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Councilmembers present.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to set a public hearing on 1/29/B5,
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on an ordinance to rezone property in the 1500 block on the east side of
South Gilbert Street from CI -1 to CC -2. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Jay Honohan, attorney
for the applicants, appeared and requested Council give first reading to the
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ordinance the same night as the public hearing. Councilmembers noted
policyto take no action on the same night as a public hearing.
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for
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1/29/85, on an ordinance to amend the sign regulations of the Zoning Ordi-
of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
nance. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council -
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to delete and to take no action
members present.
on items 4g and 4h, recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Comm. regard-
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to set a public hearing for
1/29/85, on an ordinance to vacate the north alley of Block 4, Lyon's First 7/
Addition. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone property north of
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Highway 1, south of Benton Street and along and east of Harlocke Street
extended from RM -44 to RS -8, RM -20 and RM -12. The following people appeared:
Dave Dierks, 905 Weeber; Daniel Bray, 948 Weeber; Chuck Mullen, atty. for
Viggo Jensen; Jim Johnson, 912 Weeber; Charlie Ruppert, 1406 N. Dubuque.
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Moved by Dickson, seconded by Erdahl, to accept petitions and correspondence
from Larry & Judy Rigler; Jerry & JoAnn Hilgenberg; Olympia & A.H.
Niederecker; Charles Barker, attorney for Charles Ruppert. Moved by Erdahl,
item f.
seconded by Dickson, to further consideration of this matter and (the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Comm. to terminate Harlocke Street
in a cul-de-sac) which is directly related for purposes of setting up under
resolution a consultation with the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
matter will be scheduled for informal session in the near future with members
of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to delete and to take no action
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on items 4g and 4h, recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Comm. regard-
ing a request
to rezone 1.0 acres northeast of Iowa City in Johnson County
Iowa City, from A-1 to
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from A-1
to RS and request to rezone 1.2 acres north of
the carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council -
RS. The Mayor declared motion
members present.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance for an
amendment to the Planned Development Housing Plan for Ty'n Cae, Part 3, be 77
given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present.
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January 15, 1985
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A public hearing was held to consider the proposed amendment to Ordinance
No. 84-3166 of the Code of Ordinances by adopting Appendix C of the Uniform -7-9
Plumbing Code, 1982 Edition, and amending certain sections of Iowa City
Plumbing Code. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on Applications for Additional Section 8 Units.
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No one appeared.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - SO
two vacancies for three-year terms ending 3/3/88; Historic Preservation Conn. __
- two vacancies for three-year terms ending 3/29/88; Airport Zoning Bd. ofd
Adjustment - one vacancy for a two-year term ending 2/26/87 and one vacancy
for a four-year term ending 2/26/89. These appointments will be made at the
2/26/85 meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to appoint Jack Ashby, 2004 Dunlap $3
Ct., to the Airport Comm, for a six-year term ending 3/1/91. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
The Mayor announced that no applications had been received to fill two
vacancies on the Resources Conservation Comm. for three-year terms ending {
1/1/88. The Mayor noted this was an excellent Commission for individuals who
have an interest in energy conservation and urged citizens to apply. The
vacancies will be re -advertised.
Councilmember Ambrisco noted the report from the Committee for Iowa's
Future Growth entitled "We Are Iowans First" and pointed out Council's„ 85
consideration of the tax abatement ordinance. Erdahl noted the birthday of
Dr. Martin Luther King on January 15th. Councilmember Baker requested the
Transit Mgr, research the possibility of bulk rate bus passes to outlying _Z
apartment areas to use as incentives to attract tenants. Baker questioned
when the parking study would be complete. The City Mgr. stated the study 88
should be available in two weeks. Baker asked for an update on the status of
the hotel (light) sign. Councilmember Zuber also noted the "We Are Iowans
First" and urged City staff read sections dealing with streets, roads and 90
airports.
Moved by Erdahl,, seconded by Strait, to approve tentative agreement
between the City of Iowa City and AFSCME, Local 9183. The Mayor declared the 9/
motion carried, 6/0, Dickson abstaining.
The recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission noted as 9..z
follows: (1) That the City Council purchase Ryerson's Woods, a portion of
the County Home property and the proposed Miller Park area, in FY85. (2)
That arts issues be considered under the jurisdiction of the Parks and 93
Recreation Commission, but only with the understanding that they will be
funded at an appropriate level with funds over and above those already
considered for Parks and Recreation purposes.
The recommendations of the Housing Commission noted as follows: (1) That f4
application for 25 additional Section 8 certificates be approved. (2) That 9S
application for 14 Section 8 vouchers be approved.
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January 15, 1985
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Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-10, Bk. 85, pp.
14-15, APPROVING CONTRACT AND BOND FOR THE TAFT SPEEDWAY SANITARY SEWER 96
EXTENSION ASSESSMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-11, Bk. 85, pp.
16-19, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREE-
MENT WITH THE ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A HOUSING _% 7
MODIFICATIONS PROGRAM FOR THE FRAIL ELDERLY. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolu-
tion adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-12, Bk. 85, pp.
20-22, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ISSUE ORDER SUSPENDING FOR FOURTEEN DAYS THE
BEER PERMIT HELD BY LUCKY STORES, INC., EAGLE DISCOUNT SUPERMARKET #157. 90'
Terrence Brown, District Mgr. for Eagle Stares, presented an appeal of the
suspension to the City Clerk. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-13, Bk. 85, pp.
23-25, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ISSUE ORDER SUSPENDING FOR FOURTEEN DAYS THE
BEER PERMIT HELD BY QUIKTRIP CORPORATION, QUIKTRIP #552. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
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Moved by Dickson, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-14, Bk. 85, pp.
26-28, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO ISSUE ORDER SUSPENDING FOR FOURTEEN DAYS THE BEER
PERMIT HELD BY HAROLD DICKEY, DICKEY'S SAVE -A -LOT. Affirmative roll call /00
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-15, Bk. 85, pp.
29-30, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REVISED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT. /o/
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, to adopt RES. 85-16, Bk. 85, pp.
31-36, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT AND GENERAL /0 -2 -
DEPOSITORY AGREEMENT AND ISSUANCE OF PROJECT LOAN AND PERMANENT NOTES.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Strait, that the ordinance to establish
partial property Tax Exemptions for Industrial Property, be given second voted 33
for passage. After discussion by individual Councilmembers, the Mayor
declared the motion carried, 5/2, Erdahl and Baker voting "no."
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Dickson, that ORD. 85-3220, Bk. 25, pp. 1-3,
AMENDING SECTIONS 15-48 AND 15-62(A) OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATING
TO REFUSE COLLECTION, TO LIMIT PLACEMENT OF REFUSE CONTAINERS AND TO CLARIFY 104z
THAT ONLY COMBINATIONS OF FOUR OR FEWER DWELLING UNITS WILL RECEIVE REFUSE
PICKUP SERVICE, be passed and adopted. The City Clerk noted a correction in
the title of the ordinance. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
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January 15, 1985
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Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt ORD. 85-3221, Bk. 25, pp.
4-9, AMENDING SECTION 23-189 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY TO CHANGE THE �� S
SPEED LIMIT ON PARTS OF MELROSE AVENUE. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 9:40 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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January 15, 1985
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Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt ORD. 85-3221, Bk. 25, pp.
4-9, AMENDING SECTION 23-189 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY TO CHANGE THE �� S
SPEED LIMIT ON PARTS OF MELROSE AVENUE. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn 9:40 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
John McDonald, Mayor
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 11, 1985
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding information on liquor �G
license suspensions.
Copy of letter from Mayor McDonald to Public Works Director of Alton, Iowa,
regarding wastewater treatment funding and the 1988 effluent standards. Vo 7
Copy of letter from City Manager to Iowa Department of Water, Air and Waste
Management regarding plan of action for Iowa City waste water facility 09
improvements.
Copy of letter from City Manager to Ms. Catherine Chambers regarding problems
encountered with "keggers" in her neighborhood. :2L9
Memorandum from the Cable TV Specialist regarding recent cable TV rate increasgs.
Memorandum from the Senior Planner.regarding assessed value of Millard Warehouse.
Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding conditional approval of beer/liquor �a
license.
Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding
sign regulations moratorium.
Memorandum from the Acting Director of Parks and Recreation regarding FY86
arts funding requests.
Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding IPTA Legislative Reception. /S
Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding rumble strips at downtown �b
transit interchange.
Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding increased fines for handicapped
parking spaces.
Letter from the League of Women Voters regarding public meetings with State
Legislators.
News Release regarding the 1985 CDBG funding. Z�
The latest in innovative financing. "Z0
Budget analysis prepared by Ernie Zuber. /a/
Memo from Develop. Coord. Hauer re Public $ Private Investment in the Downt
Memo from Develop. Coord. Hauer re UDAG Repayment.
AMmo from City Clerk $ Asst. City re changes in Charter Review Comm.
(mtg. of 1/15/85) Atty.
City Assessor FY86 Budget
Report of the Committee for Iowa's Future Growt1i /o?L
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM _
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DATE: January 11, 1985
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
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1 RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding information on liquor OG
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license suspensions.
Copy of letter from Mayor McDonald to Public Works Director of Alton, Iowa,
regarding wastewater treatment funding and the 1988 effluent standards. 119 i
Copy of letter from City Manager to Iowa Department of Water, Air and Waste
Management regarding plan of action for Iowa City waste water facility 0
improvements.
Copy of letter from City Manager to Ms. Catherine Chambers regarding i problems 9 encountered with "keggers" in her neighborhood.
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{ Memorandum from the Cable TV Specialist regarding recent cable TV rate increas&s.
Memorandum from the Senior Planner.regarding assessed value of Millard Warehouse.
Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding conditional approval of beer/liquor �2
license.
Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding
sign regulations moratorium.
Memorandum from the Acting Director of Parks and Recreation regarding FY86
arts funding requests.
Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding IPTA Legislative Reception. 14:5-
Memorandum
/SMemorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding rumble strips at downtown �b
transit interchange.
Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding increased fines for handicapped
parking spaces.
Letter from the League of Women Voters regarding public meetings with State
Legislators.
j News Release regarding the 1985 CDBG funding.
The latest in innovative financing. a
Budget analysis prepared by Ernie Zuber.
Mlemo from Develop. Coord. Hauer re Public $ Private Investment in the Do:mt
Memo from Develop. Coord. Mauer re HDAG Repayment.
Memo from City Clerk G AsstCity re changes in Charter Review Comm. la 14
(mtg. of 1/15/85) Atiy.
City Assessor FY86 Budget
Report of the Committee for lowa's Future Growth 6q6